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
Dorm Life
2/4/2004

It sounds stupid, but dorm life is a big part of boarding. Families look at residential schools for very different reasons. For some (known as "traditional" families in admission jargon,) the boarding experience is, itself, a value. But what is dorm life really like at Proctor? Is it very different for boys than girls? We have the advantage of 20 small dorms---most of them converted former homes---that average only 11 students. Let's start in Morton House. It's 4 PM, and hockey practice is over. This room is described by one resident's dad as "a spiderhole." Note the slumbering body on the floor and plate of aging food:

Sharing a small room with a roommate can be a challenge. The key to successful relationships is good communication, as demonstrated by Sam and Dan in Carr House:

Girls' rooms are full of texture and color. Some are messy, but there's a tendency toward more order than chaos. Below, Jen's saying, "Everything's fine, mom, except that Chuck Will just walked into my room with a camera...."

Dorms that resemble private residences. Carr House.
In Rulon-Miller: Matt's walls are bare. "I haven't gotten around to it yet."
Gulick House is now a girls' dorm. Rooms of texture and color.
Third floor, Carr House: deodorant stick, Gatorade, Chris communicating.
An India print adds a splash of color.
Most boys have configured bunk arrangements. Michael's bed is hanging by ropes.
Helen has amassed enough absence points to be on Saturday night in-room restriction. It's pretty clear the punishment is working.
MLS after ski practice: Charlie enjoys macaroni and cheese.
Second floor, Gannett: "What's up?"
Third floor Carr: "Nothin'. You?"