June (2014)
6/29/2014
All Good Things
6/23/2014
Penultimate Post
6/15/2014
Envisioning Greatness
6/2/2014
The Proctor Difference
May (2014)
5/1/2014
Ties That Bind
April (2014)
4/11/2014
Cary House Remembered
March (2014)
3/25/2014
George's Gift
3/14/2014
Pick Yourself
February (2014)
2/23/2014
Letter from Mike: On Being Remarkable
2/9/2014
Trustees and Volunteers
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
11/6/2013
Have Fun, Learn, and Work Hard
11/2/2013
Seasons of Change
October (2013)
10/29/2013
Process of Affirmation
10/6/2013
The Notion of Stewardship
September (2013)
9/21/2013
Self Study
Commencement 2008
6/1/2008

Ninety-two seniors graduated Saturday. On Friday evening, we gathered for a gala Senior Dinner at which the chorus performed.

The threat of rain, and a rumble of thunder on Saturday morning put us back in the Field House for Commencement.

Approximately 1000 parents, grandparents, siblings and friends joined students and faculty in the gym.

Board Chair Mark Loehr P'07, P'08, P'09 offered a personal perspective for the Invocation.

Retiring icon Tom Eslick, whose career includes English Department Chair, introduction of Advanced Placement programs, four published novels and coach of the first girls' ice hockey team, delivered a carefully crafted address in which he mused on our strategic visioning process, and the importance of the classic educational skills of reading, writing and research.

Many awards were presented. Caroline Pond '09 announced the winner of the Scott Pond Prize--named for her father--to Lia Arnzen '08.

Finally, we spilled out into the light of day, where emotions flowed freely.

Pride!
Mike Henriques speaking at Senior Dinner.
Salutatorian Thayer Maclay shared life lessons from his recent experience on Mountain Classroom.
Senior Speaker Al Milley offered remarks that were both hilarious and significant.
Valedictorian Kiersten Wulff offered an inspirational message of personal empowerment.
Sam Payson on guitar.
Ralph O'Connor P'79, GP'08, GP'11, who established the John O'Connor Prize for Excellence in Teaching, announced Phil Goodnow as the 2008 recipient.
Assistant Director of Facilities Curt Meier receiving the Nance Barrett Staff Appreciation Award.
Nancy Schoeller, Susan Eslick and Tom Eslick try out adirondack chairs (constructed with Proctor wood) received at their retirement after ninety-seven years of service to Proctor.