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Students on the Steps of Abbot HallPrograms and Resource Opportunities

The programs and resources of the Brace Center are focused in three main areas: 1) highlighting the tri-heritage of Abbot Academy, Phillips Academy for boys and the coeducational Phillips Academy; 2) providing scholarly resources, faculty development opportunities and training for students and faculty in gender and multicultural studies; and 3) offering leadership and program opportunities for students to engage issues related to gender that directly affect their lives. The following programs and resources reflect these priorities.

The McKeen Award

The McKeen Award is given to a member of the Phillips Academy community who exemplifies "inspired and dedicated leadership in education" in the spirit of Philena McKeen, former principal of Abbot Academy. Past recipients include 1998-99: Joseph Wennik; 1999-2000: Marion Finbury; 2000-01: Carroll and Elaine Bailey; 2001-02: Ted and Nancy Sizer; 2002-03: Jean St. Pierre; 2003-04: Don and Britta McNemar; 2004-05: Cilla Bonney Smith; 2005-06: Susan M. Lloyd; 2007-08: Carole Braverman, Ada Fan, Mary Fulton and Carolyn (Lynne) Kelly.

Reserve a Room

To reserve the School Room (third floor of Abbot Hall) or the Brace Center living room for Phillips Academy functions, please email Kathleen O'Donnell to request a reservation at kodonnell@andover.edu.