June (2014)
May (2014)
April (2014)
March (2014)
3/25/2014
George's Gift
3/14/2014
Pick Yourself
February (2014)
December (2013)
12/27/2013
Holiday Card
12/4/2013
Good Causes
12/2/2013
Frozen Assets
November (2013)
11/16/2013
Sally B.
11/10/2013
End Game
October (2013)
September (2013)
9/21/2013
Self Study
Staff Recognition
12/21/2004

When one considers the competition for admission (despite tuition costs) it is appropriate to note the quality and size of the teaching faculty. Here the rubber meets the road. Seventy-five teachers are a lot, but let us now consider the one hundred-plus staff whose work is the infrastructure that makes the Proctor experience possible for all students and teachers. A physical plant (with an estimated value exceeding thirty-four million dollars) needs daily cleaning and maintenance, and the professionalism and pride of those responsible is--ultimately--evident to all. Below, the Housekeeping staff extends its holiday wishes.

Twenty dormitories, three academic facilities, scattered arts buildings, shops, the fieldhouse, the rink, a sprawling steam plant....the task facing Maintenance is daunting.

The population on campus at any moment is close to 300 students and almost 200 adults. They all need to be fed, and the Kitchen staff has trained us to expect multiple hot entrees, salad bar, sandwich and panini bar, desserts, make-your-own smoothies and a choice of two dozen beverages. A visitor from a neighboring prep school told me recently, "Proctor's food service is legendary." Here are Barbara and Elfrieda prepping winter squash:

Elaine, in Housekeeping, suggested that I photograph the tree decorated by the boys in Summerfield. We're looking at soda bottles, bicycle sprockets, a hideous tie, camping gear....

Disney World is famous for its behind-the-scenes infrastructure. The difference is that Disney World is about illusion and make-believe. Education is real.

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Director of Housekeeping Lynda Underhill checks out Chuck's Corner.
Prior to departing for a term in France, Ryan '06 earns a little cash in the Community Center.
A food service described as legendary.
Athletic Equipment Manager Jacob Johnson chats with the legend himself: Food Service Director Arthur Makechnie.
Lisa Scarry and Lorraine Roberts dispense lots of love from the Health Center.
Athletic Trainer Phil Hackmann tends to Jerome's jammed finger during half-time.
The Blackwater Ski Area operates with both a professional Ski Patrol and student Ski Patrol.
Ultimately, the professionalism and pride of staff is evident to all. Paul Meyerhoefer repairs the west entry to Shirley Hall.
Edna Peters is known first for her cookies, but she's the first to acknowledge her role exceeding that of a baker. Over decades, she has been a stern and loving surrogate grandmother to hundreds of boys and girls.
Merry Christmas to all!