The Buzz

Three Proctor en Segovia students discuss the challenges and rewards of life immersed in Spanish and living with a Segovian family, the hands-on, interactive learning that comes naturally by utilizing Segovia as a living classroom, and the personal growth that occurs through trying new things, interacting with locals, and being willing to explore!

The winningest program at Proctor over the past two decades, and New England Champions in 2022, Proctor Football has since remained competitive atop the Evergreen League.

After weeks of intensive preparation at Sea Education Association's campus in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, Proctor's Ocean Classroom 2024 students are set to embark on their maritime adventure aboard the SSV Corwith Cramer.

Proctor's commitment to play-based learning is rooted in neuroscience research demonstrating how interactive experiences shape brain development and enhance cognitive abilities while fostering joy, social connections, and resilience.

By its very nature, the Proctor model requires students to evolve. If a student walks across the graduation stage the same as they arrived on campus for registration day, we have failed.

Proctor Academy is pleased to announce a combined $8M in recent gifts and pledges directed toward a new Health and Wellness Center at Proctor. Sparked by an anonymous lead gift of $3M in 2023, a subsequent pledge of $4M by the Stonesthrow Fund, the largest single cash gift in the school’s history, has been committed to Proctor’s new integrated Health and Wellness Center and associated programming. 

Seeing those from Ocean Classroom visiting Mystic Seaport during the second weekend of the program, I was struck by the extraordinary energy, adaptability, and resourcefulness of this group of students and the SEA staff who accompanied us.

At Proctor, a typical day blends diverse experiences – from classroom learning and campus-wide activities to athletic competitions and artistic pursuits. Amidst this busy schedule, students and faculty find meaning in both large community events and small interactions.

For five decades, Proctor Academy's study abroad program in Spain has offered students a unique opportunity to fully immerse themselves in Spanish language and culture.