Spring Family Weekend doesn't draw the crowd that we see in October, but this makes sense for many reasons: new kids have more than settled in; seniors tend to be all set; April in New England doesn't have the
cachet of autumn. Nevertheless, we hosted a large crowd Friday and part of Saturday. It starts with parents tagging along with kids at classes. This is a mock jury wrestling with a verdict.
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It makes sense to get outside, given the lack of seats for visitors in classrooms, and our preference for experience. This is an Earth Science class with parents.
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Terry buses a group to our magnificent facility at Elbow Pond.
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At 10:15, we convene for the quintessential experience of Proctor: assembly.
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Any school can hold all-school meetings, but no school could replicate the vibe of acceptance and celebration we enjoy three times a week in the Norris Family Theater.
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Varsity boys lacrosse reminds the community of their fundraiser to fight breast cancer. The game against New Hampton will mean a lot, but we've got some priorities and values here.
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Between scheduled events there's time for parents to hang our with their kids and meet their friends.
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Time to catch up with a much-loved pet...
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Keep your eyes on the foreground....
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Friday afternoon featured some great, successful athletic contests in warm sunshine. (Thanks to Rich Tilton P'16 for his photography and generosity!)
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Now campus is almost abandoned, as most most students depart for a two-day break with parents and family. When they return Monday night, we'll start the sprint to the finish. Final exams start in one month!
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