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Friday, February 4 , 2005 Vol. V, Iss. 18

Weekend Update

Nancy Schoeller is Administrator on Duty this weekend. The administrative cell is
603-491-9282. 

Saturday, at 6:00 PM, the Middlebury a cappella group “Middlebury Mischords” will perform in the chapel. At that same hour, a minibus departs for movie theaters and malls. The lights will be on at our own Blackwater Ski Are; the lodge will be open and the T-bar will be operating. Vans depart at 6:00 and 7:00 PM. The student-directed play, “Proof” will show in the blackbox theater Friday and Saturday nights at 7:00 PM. Tilton School has invited us to a dance Saturday evening. Buses leave from Maxwell Savage Hall at 7:45 PM.

Sunday’s ski trip to Waterville Valley leaves at 8:00 AM, as does Proctor Mountaineering’s ice climbing trip to Arethusa Falls. Football fans planning to watch the Superbowl must study in dorms or the library Sunday afternoon. The Wise Center will broadcast the game on the big screen starting at 6:30 PM.

 

Around Campus

Each winter term the drama department allows students to take full responsibility for the direction and production of a play. This year, two dramatic pieces are in production simultaneously. This weekend is the production of David Auburn’s Pulitzer Prize winning "Proof”  (pictured) under the direction of senior Jamie Thompson. Next week we will see Steve Martin’s hilarious “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” under the direction of senior Kyler Taustin.

Another tradition for the winter term is the Children’s Acting Theater. Under the direction of Michael Littman, Proctor students perform short, witty plays based on traditional children’s tales and fables at area elementary schools. Friday’s assembly featured the children’s Acting Theater performing “The Ugly Duckling”.

Mountain Classroom is completing border studies in Mexico and southern Texas. They are maintaining their website with great photos and lots of interesting text. The site includes a web blog so you can leave your thoughts or comments.

Find the link at the top right of the Proctor website, or the top of this page or click here: Mountain Classroom.

Steve's Notes

While our electronic communication announced the selection of Mike Henriques early on Monday, Board co-Chairs Bill and Betsy Peabody addressed the whole community in Tuesday’s assembly, confirming the choice. Bill shared an anecdote demonstrating Mike’s great curiosity, and reflected on the significance of that trait to the Proctor experience.

Everyone involved with the search process commends the Committee for its diligence and openness. I sense much similarity between this year’s process and the work that resulted in my selection ten years ago. This is significant, because—unlike a whole community—a committee can reach consensus, and the strength of the committee’s recommendation empowers the new leader. With single focus on the match between the school and the candidates, this Search Committee accomplished something that I witnessed in 1994, and Mike will be the beneficiary—able to speak with both personal and professional passion for this school.

PAPA & Upcoming Events

Brooks Bicknell issued the following information regarding Costa Rica Classroom:  The application deadline is closed for the Spring term.  All applications for Costa Rica will be due at the midterm date of the previous term.

Fall 2005     Tuesday April 26, 2005
Winter 2006  Tuesday Oct. 11, 2005
Spring 2006  Tuesday Jan. 17, 2006
Fall 2006      Tuesday April 25, 2006

Patty Pond announces the new Summer Mountain Classroom.  Proctor's Summer Mountain Classroom is open to all students who will have completed their sophomore, junior or senior year of high school and are in good social standing.  Applicants will be accepted on the merits of their recommendation and application.

There is a maximum of eight students who can participate in the 2005 Summer Mountain Classroom Program. Students will be accepted on a rolling admissions basis. Applications will not be considered after the eight spaces have been filled or after May 15, 2005.

Please contact Patty Pond at 603-735-6000 or by email patty@proctornet.com.  You may view the information on-line by clicking Mountain Classroom or Summer Classroom . 

The  PAPA Steering Committee met January 26 at 4:45 PM in the Development Office. Agenda items included discussion about the February Brain Break.   The date is February 20th.  The time is 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.  The food is pizza, soda and desserts.  Parents are encouraged to contact either Gail Medeiros, telephone (603-472-2634)
g-mmedeiros@comcast.net or Stephanie Brown, (603-493-3862) Stephanie@madgetech.com if they wish to provide items for the event.