European Classroom students embark on their fourth week and look forward to their first long voyage.

European Classroom takes their art class of perspective drawing outside. Beautiful Cassis on the weekend.

Week one...so many discoveries

Some final images from the Winter Term in Spain

PA en France heads to Nice and then it's off to Boston.

Proctor en Segovia heads south!

PA en France walks the haunts of Vincent Van Gogh.

PA en France visits Paris.

Ever wonder what a typical day consists of for a student in Segovia? Here's a (mostly) visual description for your viewing pleasure.

PA en France is enjoying the early signs of Spring.

PA en France finishes projects and heads to the Alps for fresh air.

Lia and Marissa bring you the first report from Segovia.

PA en France's full life.

PA en France walks and discovers Provence in their first week.

European Classroom comes to a close in Holland.

Spencer and Tucker have chosen some images from our recent journey to the Autonomous Community of Catalonia.

Transportation strikes in France means: "Pile in the van, off we go".

Two weeks of budgeting time and research come to an end.

Kayla has chosen some images to help you visualize our recent adventures at home and in Andalucia. Don't miss her narrative that follows the photographs.

PA European Classroom's 5th weekend.

PA en France, living a dream.

Charles has chosen some images from our many picturesque activities last week.

European Classroom braves the elements, deserves its nourishment and creates beauty.

FRANCE: European Classroom visits a few of the many treasures of southern France.

Students in the South of France stand in awe of the color that is Provence.

"We only know of one duty, and that is to love." - Albert Camus.

Euro Classroom - traveling, experiencing, learning.

Reading, seeing and learning in France.

Euro: To breath the same air...stand in the same spot...

Nice - A fine way to say goodbye to France.

FRANCE: Reunions of Moms, daughters and a boyfriend.

FRANCE: Sketches of France.

PA en France students travel north to American soil.

FRANCE: A week of Images, Paris comes next.

FRANCE: Tag along with Mike's and Betsy's visit to the south of France.

FRANCE: We Search and Find Cold and Snow - Finally!

FRANCE: Learning is what we do best at PA, no matter what continent.

FRANCE: A world away and as close as ever.

Even good times come to an end

PA en France students gear up and present their history projects.

FRANCE: A Journey of a Lifetime and a Moveable Feast.

FRANCE: PA en France loves it's family - Come on over!

FRANCE: PA en France students traveled to Pont du Gard but first stopped and basked in 12th century history.

FRANCE: PA en France heads to the mountains to get to know each other.

An Incredible Life in France, Incredible Opportunities.

FRANCE: European Classroom goes to Amsterdam to see how other people live.

FRANCE: Mid-Spring is here in Provence and so are the flowers.

European Classroom crosses the channel; for them, Big Ben tolls and red double deckers await curbside.

A welcomed visit from Parents kicks off the seeing of the new in the familiar.

European Classroom traveled to Paris and then on to Normandy, a place of beauty and where time did everything but stand still.

European Classroom's first weekend.

FRANCE: Spring arrives, flowers, birds and PA students.

PA en France travels to the land of Van Gogh and beyond.

PA en France travels to the Riviera.

20 B.C. one ton blocks and Janet Linn all in France.

A Week and a Weekend with PA en France.

PA en France, Winter 2006 Arrives bringing some New Hampshire rain!

Mountain Classroom Braves the World's Worst Weather!

The trail is coming to an end. Here PA students end their last excursions and finals with a feast. Now it's off to Nice, back to Aix then ending in Boston.

Join us for a tour of a truly beautiful small section of the southern Alps.

PA en France combines work with play just fine.

PA en France gets to Paris at 300 km/hr.

Alums Perry Kleeman '05 and Jed Hinkley '99 got together for this photo op. this past weekend at the US Ski and Snowboard Team Ball held in Boston, MA. Kleeman was attending with the Bates College's ski team where she is a freshman on the team. Jed Hinkley took a break from training in Park City, UT to represent the US Nordic Combined team. Hinkley is in contention for a spot in the 2006 Olympics in Torino, Italy. The Ski and Snowboard Ball is held annually in cities around the country to raise money for the US Ski Team.

PA en France travels to what makes Southern France, well...Southern.

When Coach Eccleston retired form Proctor and football two years ago, he left an enormous pair of shoes to fill. With 40 years of coaching to his credit, and a 1991 induction into the Rhode Island Football Hall of Fame for coaching, his presence was sorely missed. This year however, Coach Chuck Reid seems equal to the task.

This weekend Varsity Football takes their first test under the new tutelage of coach Chuck Reid. The Hornets face up against Portsmouth Abbey. The boys in green are hoping for a large crowd for the only home game on campus on this first weekend of the school year.

Pre-season sports camp is winding down to the last few days. On Saturday, Girls Soccer travelled to Berwick for their first debut. With a jamboree record of 1-1-1 for three matches, the girls are off to a solid start...

PA en France students arrive safely, and with all important baggage, especially skateboards.

PA en France bases out of Nice and visits the Cote d'Azur!

With California in the rearview mirror, we've passed through the Rockies, the Great Plains and are heading for Chicago tomorrow!

Jed Hinkley is as Proctor as can be. Son of long time faculty Bert and Dani Hinkley, Jed has literally grown up Proctor. Since his graduation from PA in 1999, Jed has been living his dream as a member of the US Nordic Combined and the 2002 Olympic Team. His life on the team has given him an opportunity for world travel, world cup competition and experiences of a lifetime. His accomplishments are incredible – and an inspiration for Proctor athletes in all sports.

Mountain Classroom finishes up its California tour with a backpack in Northern California. Now we're headed home.

Fun and learning at the same time! When in France do as the Romans did - find water!

Oceans, forests, rivers, cities—Mountain Classroom heads to Northern California.

A day of sun, Roman stones, good picnic food and white Camargue horses, PA en France had a memorable Saturday.

Mountain Classroom Central California

Flowers and lines, lines and flowers and all the art you can handel. PA en France visits Paris.

On Thursday April 28, 2005 all JUNIORS will be attending a College Fair at Colby Sawyer College from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. It's a wonderful opportunity to speak with admission representatives from over 200 colleges and universities, and you only need to travel 10 minutes!!! Transportation will be provided.

Mountain Classroom in Yosemite.

Safely on the ground in France, we were only one short. Soon enough though the group that was to be eight would be eight...after some signitures that is.

Photos from Winter's last week.

As time goes by...it often flies by, and then it is time to say goodbye.

PA en France takes advantage of one more Saturday.

PA students in France present their beloved fountains.

Proctor Academy has one of the premier prep school snowboard programs in New England. The 2005 season has been incredibly successful with team victories in nearly every freestyle event. Program director Dave Kenney along with head freestyle coach Noah Wilderman and freestyle coach John Logan have truly taken riders to the next level.

Mountain Classroom hangs on the Gulf of California beaches.

A time for reflection, a time to test oneself, a time to reconnect with nature—whatever the reason, solo is an intense part of every Mountain Classroom trip.

With four of the top five jumpers from last years championship team graduated or of campus, Proctor ski jumping is having a rebuilding year. Returning part-timers from last year are Nick Brown and Gunnar Stratton join big hill veteran Marc Wasserman. New this year are Keira Driscoll, Saka Croteau, and Ethan Black who jumped in newport previously.

Perfect by day, best by night, Proctor walks the grand city of Paris.

Mountain Classroom explores the harsh realities of the Tex-Mex border.

PA en France heads to the Meditteranean to test new waters.

Studies of color outside of class and inside. PA en France stays active.

The Proctor Hornets rallied from a 4-1 deficit to tie Phillips Exeter on Monday scoring three unanswered goals to tie the Big Red by a score of 4-4. Similar to the comeback effort vs. Holderness on Saturday, however this time the boys were rewarded for their efforts with a half of the carrot.

The Border is a land of stark contrasts, dusty backroads, an enormous fence, and great food. Mountain's here, and we're taking it all in.

Niner Hillary Creed left mouths hanging agape with her performance in the first run of the ERS series GS at Whiteface this past weekend. An “invitation only” series the Eastern Regional Series is designed to offer the finest in J3 competition from all of the eastern regions. With a decisive trip down the icy slopes at Whiteface, Hillary posted a time fast enough to not only stand up to the entire girls field, but the entire boys field as well.

Sunday was an incredible day for Proctor skiers. We hosted our first home hill race at the Blackwater, a Macomber Cup with an exceptional field. UNH, Dartmouth and Colby Sawyer teams were all on hand to participate in the very talented field that turned out for the race. Their participation helped Proctor to the lowest point penalty of any USSA race in NH this year. It also helped senior Perry Kleeman and junior Ian Nevins to the lowest point races in their careers.

It has been three years since coach Mike Walsh came to us from Tilton School, where he had turned their hockey program into a powerhouse. On Friday night, the rivalry that has sprung from his change in programs was as deeply rooted as ever as Proctor took on Tilton in the Ted. The house was packed and the fans were showing their greenest side, but it wasn’t enough to bring the Hornets out in front.

Greetings from Dallas, Texas-- Where huge American Flags cast shadows over truck stops by day and armadillos roam the lake fronts at night.

Bienvenu en France!

In a game that was closer than the final score would indicate, the Hornets held off a talented Exeter squad with a tenacious defensive effort for a final score of 68-51. With a home crowd that packed the bleachers, the Hornets did not disappoint their fans with plenty of aerial action and a fine performance.

First Year Goaltender Candice Currier has been the backbone of Proctor's Defense since the start of the season. With the poise and skill of an older player, Candice has led with quiet confidence and has played in every game of season so far.

This past week, Candice and Proctor faced Tilton School and St. Thomas Aguinas. Candice allowed only two goals for wins in both games. Candice shows great promise on and off the ice as a solid, multi-sport student athlete. In Hockey specifically, Candice has already proven her readiness and ability to face high school level play.

Congratulations Candice!

Having braved the White Mountains in December, Mountain Classroom is all set to head south in January.

Jr defenseman Devin Pyne has done yeoman's work since joining the Proctor Boys Varsity Hockey team this winter. His physical presence on the blueline evokes a sense of fear in opposing forwards and his booming shot is a threat to score each time it is unleashed. Devin scored his first prep goal last Friday in the Hornets home opener, in a 6-2 trouncing of Brewster. #24 has provided stability and toughness to the team and also has led by example with his work ethic in our daily practice sessions. Great job Devin!


Athlete of the Week receives a $10 gift certificate to Jakes Market. Thank you Jakes for supporting our athletes!

Contrary to the beliefs of some, Thanksgiving Vacation is not entirely a vacation for many of the athletes at Proctor. This year the Easter Ski Team embarked on the second year of early season training in France. A few adjustments were made to last season’s program and kids and coaches alike were thrilled with the new model.



On November 14th twenty-two Eastern Skiers packed their skis and studies and headed to Tignes, France. Accompanied by four coaches the students had several challenges for their time in France: intense early season training, five final exams, and the prospect of FIS races before returning home on the 27th. The trip was outstanding. Each day for the first week the schedule went like this: 7:00am wake up call. 7:30am breakfast. 8:30am be on the first funicular to the glacier. 9:00am head to training. 1:00pm head to town for lunch. 2-4pm study hall. 4-7pm exams. 7:30pm dinner. 8:30pm study hall…

Co-captain of the JV Boys Soccer team, Pete has quietly set the tone for this group of players with his incessant hustle, gritty play, and skill with the ball. Marked closely by opposing teams because of his "Tasmanian Devil" style of play and his slashing runs, Pete anchors the field at center halfback.

He leads the team in shots and has scored two critical goals this season, one a key tying goal and the other a game winning blast on Family Weekend. His touch with the ball is improving and his smart, vocal play raises the level of the players around him. Soccer phenom Freddy Adu is fortunate that Pete spends his other seasons alpine skiing and playing lacrosse.

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It is never easy to be the back up goalie. It requires you to be excited for practice week after week, knowing you may never see the net on game day. It requires an unfailing dedication to improving your skill with the faint hope that “someday” you might get your one shot in goal. Evan Procknow displays that undaunted optimism that every coach looks for. As the backup goalie on the Boys Varsity Soccer team, Evan has yet to see a minute of a game, but his attitude is as positive as ever. Varsity Coach Phil Goodnow says of Evan, “Evan's selfless hard work, fine play and dedication make him an excellent role model for all Proctor athletes.” Congratulations Evan!

Tuesday - Nichols College @ 8:30 am
Wednesday - Roger Williams College @ 11:30 am
Thursday - Lasell College @ 1:30 pm CANCELLED
Friday - Washington & Jefferson @ 8:30 am
Sterling College @ 9:00 am

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The Proctor Varsity Girls Soccer team maintained their perfect season on Saturday in front of the Family Weekend crowd. Facing off against the Holderness Bulls, the Hornets found the net once off a corner kick before the half. The rest of the game was a battle of the defensive lines and Proctor came out on top.

Monday - Saint John's College (Maryland) @ 8:30 am
Tuesday - Saint Michael's College @ 11:00 am
Thursday - Saint Joseph's College of Maine @ 12:00 pm
Friday - Unity College @ 1:30 pm
and Tufts University @ 2:30
Saturday - Lewis & Clark College will be available for interviews, see College Counseling.

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Ninth grader, Brittaney Plante has wowed her coaches in her first year at Proctor. The girls’ cross-country team has proven to be a powerhouse in the Lakes Region, undefeated in four races. Brittaney has been more than a contributor. In her first race she was first in her age group and second overall to teammate, sophomore Louisa Loring. In their second race the two girls put a minute gap on the field in the first three quarters of a mile and raced hard--and alone--to the finish, sprinting into the chute five minutes ahead of the next girl. In her third meet she stunned all of the other Lakes Region teams, breaking the tape in 21:31 for first place and a new course record. This week, despite battling a nasty cold, Brittaney finished just behind Tilton’s top runner for a third place overall. Her finish combined with another win from teammate Louisa Loring clinched the continued undefeated streak for these amazing girls’ team and earned Miss. Plante the title of Athlete of the Week.

Washington College @ 8:30 am
Rollins College @ 11:00 am
Marlboro College @ 1:00 pm

Skidmore College @ 8:30 am
Fairfield University @ 9:00 am
University of Redlands @ 9:15 am
Pine Manor College @11:00 am

Eckerd College @ 9:30 am
Muhlenberg College @ 11:30 am
College of Wooster @ 12:00 pm
Lynn Universtiy @ 12:30
Wheaton College @ 1:15

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Senior Perry Kleeman claims the honor as athlete of the week. Recently elected co-captain of the Varsity Field Hockey team, Perry’s coaches describe her as “hardworking, dedicated and disciplined”. Recently moved from her usual midfield position, Perry moved up to the forward line and has been dynamite. “Four goals in the past two games, the spark of the offense, score czarina” say her coaches. “Perry never missed a beat after taking a ball to the eye last week and she continues to be a playmaker on the field. She constantly looks for her teammates to feed the ball to share the scoring.” Congratulations Perry. Keep up the excellent work.

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vs. Brewster Academy
Win 2-1
Perennial power Brewster Academy arrived for the match fresh off convincing shutout victories over Gould Academy and Tilton School to start their season off 2-0. Brewster has several very talented players with the ability to score goals in bunches so Proctor's goal was to mark tightly and to work to outnumber the opponent goalside. Simple to say and a real effort to sustain, but defenders Emma Tautkus and Mariel Guay were tenacious as terriers today and rarely did the fleet Brewster Cats get loose in the back.

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The varsity field hockey team had an impressive performance on their home field, netting a 4-0 win over Tilton. From the first whistle, the team hustled and played an aggressive style of play. After much offensive circle play by Proctor, Perry Kleeman found the corner of the cage with a hard shot for the early 1-0 lead.

Naropa College @ 8:30 am
George Washington University @ 9:00 am
Sacred Heart University @ 9:30 am
West Virginia Wesleyan College @ 10:00 am
Hobart and William Smith Colleges @ 11:00 am
University of Miami @ 1:00 pm

UVM @ 8:10 am
Roanoke College @9:15 am
University of the Arts @ 10:30 am
Champlain College @ 11:00 am

At 6:30pm in the Wise Center, Dr. Joe Greenberg from The George Washington University will lead an "Introduction to College" discussion.

Dr. Greenberg was a professor at George Washington University for 24 years and is a “professor emeritus” in the field of High Education Administration. Prior to that he held positions as Assistant Dean, Dean, and Assistant to the President at various colleges and universities. He continues to consult for the Navy, Secret Service, and a number of foreign governments. He has brought this varied background to admissions for the last eight years, and we are delighted and fortunate that he will be able to speak with us on Wednesday.

Manhattanville College @ 9:00 am
University of New Hampshire @ 10:00 am
Salve Regina University @ 12:30 pm

The Evergreen State College @ 9:00 am

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JV Field Hockey’s Ariel Sackett had a great attitude from the start - she’s coachable, works hard, and wants to PLAY! While watching a video she wanted to get right out and start practice saying -" we should try that drill!" "How much more time do we have to practice? I want to play!"

When her coaches asked the team who would like to try playing goalie - she said "sure!". They know that she really wants to play on the field (which she will be able to do) but applaud the fact that she said YES to Goalie anyway - when no one else volunteered.

Since that bold offer, she has been making great progress. She made a number of saves in the game yesterday against Sant Bani and kept her attitude positive even when she was scored against.

She is a Total Team player!

Despite good first game play yesterday, the Varsity Boys Soccer team couldn’t put together the win against Lawrence.

September 23rd

Beloit College (Wisconsin)
Earlham College (Indiana)
Susquehanna University (Pennsylvania)
Goucher College (Maryland)

Wednesday, September 22nd
Elon College (NC)

Colorado College
Franklin & Marshall College
Sarah Lawrence College
University of Denver

Led by an opportunistic defense that prevented big plays and forced several turnovers, the Proctor football team got off a great start on Saturday, defeating Portsmouth Abbey 12-8 in wet, slippery, muddy conditions. The offense did their part by stringing together two scoring drives, the second of which capped an exciting fourth quarter comeback to regain the lead.

This week’s Athlete of the Week proves that it isn’t always the clutch time goal or the ninth inning homer that makes you shine, sometimes it’s the little things. JV Football coach Nelson Lebo describes Bo Butler as a great team member.
“He is always positive and helpful. The other day we showed up for practice and there were no balls at the field. Bo volunteered to run all the way back to the field house to retrieve them. He helps new players and will even suggest drills that he learned last year on his team, but not in a know-it-all way that makes him uncoachable.”
Bo is a new ninth grader from California. He plays tailback and cornerback.

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The problem: five tennis teams sharing ten courts for the spring term. With two varsity teams, two JV teams and a developmental team, the beginner tennis players were constantly being forced to play on an insufficient number of courts for their numbers and ability. The solution: developmental tennis in the fall!

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This week campus is teeming with activity even though classes haven’t begun yet. The reason? Sports camp is in full swing. Following two days of heavy rain and indoor practices, the skies cleared today allowing teams to practice outdoors. Sports camp is an opportunity for new players to showcase their talents, for coaches to see the early development of their team and for everyone to have a good time and improve their skills.

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Saturday the Cycling Team traveled to Exeter to compete in a two person team time trial. This challenging course having several 180 degree turns snakes its way through the Exeter campus.

Our podium finishers for the day were the teams of Win Berns and Chris Bishop who placed 3rd in the "C" category.

Most notable was the combined team of Proctor rider Matt williams and Tilton rider Pearce Selleck who placed 2nd in the "A" race.

Proctor Boys' hockey has led a charmed existence for the past two seasons under the excellent tutelage of Coach Walsh. Their season last year ended with the Division 2 NEPSAC title and their season this year looked as though it was headed in the same direction as the Hornets entered the tournament as the number one seed. Sadly, the boys from South Kent took the role as spoilers yesterday in the NEPSAC semi-finals in Salem as the Hornets fell to the Cardinals in overtime play...

Every winter term, a student (or two) assumes direction of an ambitious dramatic production, enabling the best of Proctor theater to advance those skills.

Proctor students in Spain spent Valentine’s day traveling to the Basque country, exploring San Sebastian, the beach and the wind holes. Owen and Adam even did a polar swim at sunrise in the Cantabrian sea.

Steve Wilkins and his family paid visits over the last week to Segovia as well as to our sister program, Proctor en Aix.

A time for reflection, a time to test oneself, a time to reconnect with nature—whatever the reason, solo is an intense part of every Mountain Classroom trip.

A time for reflection, a time to test oneself, a time to reconnect with nature—whatever the reason, solo is an intense part of every Mountain Classroom trip.

Timing is everything. If the traditional Head's Holiday--a surprise day off--is called late in the term, everyone expects it and guesses which Tuesday or Thursday it'll be.

We left the safe confines of Segovia Last Wednesday, headed down to Madrid for the evening. Our walking tour included Sol, the Plaza Mayor, the Plaza de Santa Ana and ended up eating Pollo Asado and Spanish Sidra from a famous place called Casa Mingos.

Although the outside still looks like a construction site, rumor has it that the Wise Community Center is nearing completion. It’s so close in fact that the billiard table, foosball and air hockey tables are being set up this week.

Proctor prides itself in being open-minded, accepting and supportive. Yet daily we hear words and expressions around campus that are not consistent with our beliefs. To emphasize this fact, the Student Diversity Group, SAGA and others worked in conjunction with the student activities office to create a powerful presentation to the community. Today in assembly they reminded us that narrow-minded thinking and inconsiderate words victimize us all.

Proctor's Eastern ski team is taking experiential education to the slopes in Les 2 Alpes, France...

The fall play "Twelve Angry Jurors" opnes tonight in the Norris Family Theater. The show begins at 7:00pm and tickets are available at the box office or in advance by emailing Alex Estin at alex_estin@proctornet.com.

Each year Fall Family Weekend brings a group of families to campus to share “the Proctor experience” with their sons, daughters, brothers and sisters. This year was no exception as families arrived in throngs, as wide-eyed and expectant as their children just a short month ago. Now however, the kids have learned all about life at Proctor and they’re ready to take parents and siblings through the day with them. On Friday, families are invited to class to see what a normal day (or as close to normal as it can be with a dozen families in the class) of class is like. Classes are followed by informational conferences with individual teachers both Friday night and Sunday morning and sports games entertain on Saturday. We hope you enjoy the weekend!

Click here to sign up for the 13th annual Proctor Invitational Golf Tournament on Thursday, October 2nd, 2003. The tournament benefits the Proctor Family of Funds and includes parents of current and former students, alumni, grandparents and friends. ANYONE, golfer or not, can make a proxy bid on one of our celebrity-autographed flags. The auction takes place at the dinner immediately following the tournament.

Weekends at Proctor are a mix of sports, eating, sleeping and fun. Some students even find time to study in between.

The school year is complete and all of the students have left for the grand adventures of summer. For a recap of the spring term, read the Parent and Grandparent Newsletter.

The spring musical Once On This Island held dress rehearsal last night in anticipation of tonight’s opening night performance. Preliminary reports rave that the show is not only a musical success, but also a spectacular combination of incredible sets, vibrant costumes and outstanding theatre technology in a true sensory treat.

Go see the musical! Tonight and tomorrow night at 7:30pm in the Norris Family Theater.

"The Class of 2003 dedicates the Green Lantern to Brian Kellogg who, with a Ph. D. in Physics, had many options and chose teaching. Thank you for bringing your talent, your family, and your values to Proctor to motivate and entertain us."

Assembly at Proctor is one of our most revered ceremonies. It is a forum where students, faculty and guests can explore new horizons and turn commonplace antics into over the top entertainment.

Wednesday evening, May 7th, was Proctor Night at the Apple Store in Salem, NH. Eight students accompanied teacher Brenda Godwin for a showing of their work — all created on Proctor's G4 Macintosh computers — in the store's theatre.

On Sunday, Proctor sent four teams to Waitsfield, VT to compete in the 25th Annual Sugarbush Triathlon hosted by Vermont Adventure Games. The unique event is not really a TRIathlon at all, with four events: running, paddling, cycling and xc skiing. Each member of a four-person team races one leg of the four-leg race. Proctor is usually an influential presence for the exciting day and Sunday was no exception with Proctor mentioned with each team accepting trophies. It was a beautiful day and a great way to kick of the New England spring!

Students accepted for the 03-04 school year are touring campus today with their families. “Revisit Day” is an opportunity to see a day in the life of Proctor. Students attend classes with current niners, while parents walk campus with faculty members and have an opportunity to ask every question they can think of. Mother Nature is cooperating beautifully by coating the campus with fresh snow to attempt to prove that winter does last most of the year in NH!

This past Saturday Proctor hosted our first USSA Alpine ski event of the season at Blackwater. The event was a huge success and earned many compliments from visiting teams. The girls had and incredible day, with the three podium spots going to PA Green! The next Eastern team event at home is a Macomber Cup Slalom race on Sunday, January 19th.

Holiday vacation is over and students returned to campus late last night rested and rejuvenated. Classes resumed today and we're officially back to the grind!

Proctor’s buildings and grounds crew are a pillar of daily life at Proctor. They make certain our fields are green and manicured in the fall, keep our dorms warm in winter and clean up the dirt and debris in the spring. They are critical to making certain that we have top notch facilities year round. We’re grateful every day to have such a dedicated and wonderful staff.

Exam week is here! Following a hectic closed weekend of sports practices, the Teddy Maloney Rink dedication, and studying, exams started yesterday in a countdown to Thanksgiving Break.

With elections so recent, it sounds risky to speak of taxonomy here in New Hampshire, but Dave Pilla's forestry class is doing just that--in preparation for a pass/fail test this Friday.

Over the past year, people at Proctor have talked a lot about service to the community. How do we provide students experiences through which they give back to the community, and feel joy rather than sacrifice?

Halloween is upon us! The campus is teeming with ghouls, cheerleaders, cowboys and monsters. Tonight the kitchen staff will prepare a feast fit for even the most discerning goblins as they host the annual “Halloween Dinner”.

The Ocean Classroom group is bound for Luperon, Dominican Republic after a great exploration of East Plana Cay. Bahamas. Pictures will likely arrive from Luperon. They hope to arrive sometime this weekend. They will be in the thick of halloween festivities on board today and tomorrow.

Despite weather reports that “flurries” were expected Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, we were all surprised to wake up to a snow coated campus this morning. Games for this afternoon are hanging in the balance as we wait to see what Mother Nature has planned for us as the day progresses. If you’re wondering if games are on for the afternoon, call the athletic office at 603-735-6257.

Ocean Classroom Director David Pilla spent the long weekend with the kids onboard the Schooner Harvey Gamage in St. Mary's, Georgia. The group has contended well with the weather presented by the slew of storms faced on their way down the eastern seaboard. They are now under way to the sunny skies (and hopefully fairer seas) of the Dominican Republic. Find out more about Ocean Classroom by visiting Experiential Programs.

Parents who are new to Proctor arrive for Family Weekend expecting to attend scripted panel discussions of how various systems and programs operate. Instead, we hand them their child's schedule, and send them off to attend classes.

Hawk Henries is a self-taught flute player and craftsman. He enjoys sharing information about life and, more specifically, inspiring each person to be in touch with his or her own sacredness. The flute has always been a powerful vehicle for this sharing.

My advisee James Tautkus (pictured at right diligently working n an art project) "borrowed" my digital camera yesterday. It came back with a number of candid shots…