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Invested
5/12/2014
What We Meant
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4/22/2014
Earth In Mind
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2/17/2014
Looking Ahead
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4/24/2013
Advancement!
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Cultivating the Individual
5/18/2008

When the school took the name "Proctor Academy" 128 years ago, it began an affiliation with the liberal theology of Unitarian Universalism, a relationship that was terminated exactly 50 years ago this summer. Some people observe that Proctor retains a distinctly Unitarian ethos, pointing to its ability to cultivate true individuals.

Indeed, for all of its academic structure and accountability systems, this a community that encourages the emerging self over conformity.

This tendency is obviously advanced through informal relationships and dress standards. It is promoted, too, through the freedom students enjoy to design highly individualized experiences here. While meeting obvious requirements, students can choose to specialize--academically, artistically and through afternoon activities.

So, for example, Proctor is a fine place for students passionate for traditional team sports.

It is also appropriate for students with alternative passions, including those who spend afternoons tending to woodland management.

This spring's maple sugar harvest was so successful (extending two week's beyond a typical season) that the Woods Team is late supplying dormitories with cordwood for next winter's heat.

Meanwhile, in the theater, the cast and crew of Cabaret spend long afternoons making the show a reality.

These actors receive "performance credit" for their work, equivalent to those who are playing team sports. This innovation has significantly elevated the arts in the lives of Proctor students.

Back to team sports. Seniors on varsity boys' lacrosse posed for this photo following Saturday's dominant victory on Carr Field.

What a spread parents served up after the game! Grilled, marinated steak tips and much more...

The newly-elected School Leader of a community of individuals, Duncan Sullivan.
Back stage in the drama tech workshop, Olivia and Janelle recap cans of paint during their afternoon activity.
Sam accompanies Kristofer on banjo as an improv pit band for rehearsal.
Girls' varsity lacrosse practice.
Jack covers the boys' game for the Yearbook staff.
Half time of a commanding, final win.
Ryan tries axe tossing.
Josh shows how it's done.
Make plans to see Cabaret Friday and/or Saturday night!