Celebrating the Fourth of July in Andover should be added to everyone’s bucket list. The sign on the way into town from the east notes, it is a “Dawn ‘Til Dusk Celebration,” and that is exactly what it is: an endurance sport. Kicking off with the annual Lions Club Pancake Breakfast at Andover Elementary/Middle School […]
As we flip the calendar to August, preparations for the 2023–2024 school year at Proctor Academy are well underway. The first students will arrive on campus September 1 and, in total, 385 students will attend Proctor this year, including 131 new students. Among those new students are 80 ninth graders, including 10 Andover students. In […]
Over the past month, I have taken a deep dive into Proctor’s history as part of a project for the upcoming edition of the Proctor Magazine. Searching through Proctor’s extensive digital archives, old yearbooks, hardcopies of century-old documents, and local histories of the Town of Andover and Proctor, it is remarkable how resilient this school […]
The Class of 2023 consistently astounded us with their performance in the classroom, on the athletic fields, in the art studios and on-stage. The exploration of different interests and passions that took place at Proctor has laid a foundation for our graduates’ post-Proctor journey. For many of our newest graduates, they will be pursuing athletics […]
Andover's Brooks Bicknell and Terry Stoecker retire
When employees choose to work at Proctor, they do so knowing that working here is more than a job, it is a lifestyle. They are educators by profession, but their responsibility to students extends well beyond the walls of their classrooms. They serve as constant examples for students: in the dining hall, in assembly, when […]
Formerly worked for New London Hospital
Proctor Academy is excited to announce the hiring of Kurt Croft as its new Chief Resource Manager. After a nationwide search, Kurt was selected to lead Proctor’s Operations teams while partnering with Proctor’s senior leadership team, Head of School, and Board of Trustees in managing the school’s resources. Kurt joins the Proctor community from New […]
Attended St. Joseph's College in Maine
Largest graduating class with 120 students
The Class of 2023 represents the largest graduating class in Proctor’s 175 years as 120 students walked across the stage at commencement on May 27. Members of the Class of 2023 have left an indelible impact on Proctor during their four years on campus. From winning New England championships on the football field, to being […]
Sea Education Association, Woods Hole
Since 1994, Proctor students have studied at sea as a part of Proctor’s Ocean Classroom program. Throughout those nearly three decades, Proctor has worked with different partners, most recently Sailing Ships Maine, to deliver this life-changing off-campus program that puts students at the center of learning aboard a tall-ship. It is with great enthusiasm that […]