It has been noted that the academic curriculum appears to be designed for a student population that is much larger than 350. Beyond core English, math, science, social science and language requirements is an expansive set of electives, ranging from The Holocaust, Poetry, Math Design and Surveying to Wildlife Science, Photoshop, Machine Shop and Boat Building. The same phenomenon can be observed in the selection of afternoon activities. As at most prep schools, the fall term offers traditional athletic programs, such as soccer, field hockey, cross country and football.
The varsity football team recently put an end to the Tilton Rams' long-running undefeated streak in a hard-fought, thrilling contest.
The green Hornets are now undefeated on the season. On Sunday, in a display of real character, several members of the squad volunteered time to work with young kids from a local, New London-based youth organization.
Girls' soccer and field hockey teams also notched victories. Here's Annie breaking away for an early score in yesterday's junior varsity game.
Our theme, however, is the diversity of afternoon options, including less traditional activities. This school has a very long history of student involvement in the basic function of the community; (type "improvement squad" into the search bar....) Yesterday, the Woods Teams was splitting and hauling firewood for campus fireplaces and dormitory furnaces.
Meanwhile, up at the bike shop, the Mountain Biking team prepared for an assault on local trails.
Next door, in the Cage, the rock-climbing team warmed up with meditative exercises and yoga.
Moments later, they're scaling the climbing wall.
Sports like rock climbing may seem non-traditional, but this activity has been at Proctor since the early '70s. On Saturday, they perpetuated an old tradition by hiking their gear up to the granite outcrop known as The Bulkhead, on the east shoulder of Ragged Mountain, with a stop at the school Cabin on the south slope.
Other key activities, (dance, jazz/rock, etc.,) will be featured in future pages. In the meantime, thanks to David Bryson, Ellie Summers and Tom Morgan for contributing photographs to today's page!
