May (2014)
April (2014)
4/13/2014
Fobbed!
March (2014)
February (2014)
2/13/2014
Head's Day
January (2014)
December (2013)
12/12/2013
Ed Industry
November (2013)
October (2013)
August (2013)
8/19/2013
August Podia
July (2013)
June (2013)
6/9/2013
Reunion 2013
May (2013)
April (2013)
4/6/2013
Bombs Away
March (2013)
February (2013)
January (2013)
1/27/2013
Big Chill
Early Spring
3/29/2011
Spring term is remarkable for the speed with which it accelerates to conclusion. No other term features such dramatic transition: early spring weather is windy and cold, with rain, spates of wet snow, yet the approach of June is scented with lilac and apple blossoms.

A project group studying the ecology and geology of Cape Cod enjoys a lecture on glacial moraines from Nobska Point, overlooking Vineyard Sound:

 Geology

T
he transition that distinguishes spring term starts slowly and gains speed, with distinct milestones: melting dirty snowbanks, the happy sound of peepers from the Pond, vernal pools in the woods, mud season, daffodils followed by forsythia....

The Cape group performed community service by picking up junk washed up on First Encounter Beach, where--in 1620--the crew of the Mayflower first happened upon Native peoples, and--a harbinger of things to come--shot at them. 

 CleanUp

W
e plunge into the term quickly, despite meteorological challenges; (playing fields are still too wet for practices, and the tennis courts needed to be shoveled.)

 GreenBottle

L
ate March and early April is the least attractive season on campus; (I already mentioned "mud season.") Nevertheless, this is when "Revisit Days" occur, as approximately 100 newly-admitted students and their families return on two specific days for immersion in the Proctor experience. 

 Shirley

R
evisitors will attend some classes (which can not be typical, due to the numbers of visitors;) they'll experience a whole-school assembly, attend panel discussions, meet program directors and coaches, taste the food, mingle and even jump in an icy Elbow Pond (optional!)

 After

F
or all of the questions asked and answered...all of the "information" imparted... the vibe they pick up during their hours with us will significantly influence their decision to attend (or not.) Last year, the father of an enrolling student observed, "I feel that--as much as anything--I'm purchasing an optimal peer group."

 V

We know from experience that a very high percentage of those revisiting on April 1 and 5 will choose to attend Proctor. To some degree, I suppose, the factors behind their decisions are unknown to all. Academic structure, support, specific experiential programs or sports, the village feel to the community, the openness and laughter of assembly....who knows? Perhaps it's the taste of maple syrup.


Woodsmen

O
r just the opportunity to make it!

 Hardwoods
Leaders
School leaders Maggie and Aaron will welcome hundreds of visitors to two upcoming assemblies.
Coke
This physics lab is brought to you by Coca-Cola....
Bday
The social ethos of this community is a significant asset. Oh, happy birthday, Emma.
Andovers
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3Smiles
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SunAlsoRises
Fabrizio isn't wasting a minute.
ChairmanClark
Could Clark's recent tour of China have colored his political leanings?
Muscle
Sam's feeling strong in the Fitness Center.
Cycling
Who cares if the fields are covered with snow?
Chop
Sam splits hardwood for Spencer to bring into the sugarhouse!