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Go Big Blue!Andover launches new Athletics website

A new era for Andover Athletics is here. Our recently launched website features improved schedule configurations, dynamic directions for field locations, sortable rosters, a fresh look, and live-streaming capabilities. This is a game-changer.

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Student Population

Student Population

Students from

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52

Countries

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43

States/Territories

47%

Students receive
financial aid
  • 47
  • 53

47%

Students receive
financial aid

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12 years

of need-blind admission

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300+

courses with

150

electives

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13

students in the
average class

60+

interscholastic teams in

21

different sports

400+

students engaged in community engagement programs each term

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21

miles to Boston

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10

minute walk to the
town of Andover

A Day in the Life

Fred, Junior
New York, NY
Alex, Upper
Athens, TX
Nicola, Senior
Wallingford, CT
Will, Lower
Pacific Palisades, CA
INSTRUCTORS Classroom leaders and innovators
RESIDENTIAL LIFE Making campus living the best it can be
COACHES Big Blue is team first
ARTS Sources of creative inspiration
WELLNESS Supporting the entire student
ADVISORS Offering guidance on all things Andover
Fred, Junior
New York, NY
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“Everyone is really welcoming. No one treats you as if you don’t belong. Everyone wants you to have the best time.”
STUDENTS
Alex, Upper
Nicola, Senior
Will, Lower
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INSTRUCTORS Classroom leaders and innovators
COACHES Big Blue is team first
ADVISORS Offering guidance on all things Andover
Will, Lower
Pacific Palisades, CA
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“​New student orientation was a great way to meet people. ​All of my closest friends I met during that first week of school.”​​
STUDENTS
Fred, Junior
Alex, Upper
Nicola, Senior
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INSTRUCTORS Classroom leaders and innovators
COACHES Big Blue is team first
ADVISORS Offering guidance on all things Andover
Nicola, Senior
Wallingford, CT
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“The one thing that really makes Andover stand out is that there’s no end to what you’re offered.”
STUDENTS
Fred, Junior
Alex, Upper
Will, Lower
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INSTRUCTORS Classroom leaders and innovators
COACHES Big Blue is team first
ADVISORS Offering guidance on all things Andover
Hector Membreno-Canales
Art Instructor, Wrestling Coach, Army Veteran
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Hector’s work explores official histories, American patriotism, and the Military-Industrial Complex
INSTRUCTORS
Clyfe Beckwith
Lilia Cai-Hurteau
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ARTS Sources of creative inspiration
RESIDENTIAL LIFE Making campus living the best it can be
Alex, Upper
Athens, TX
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“English is a really fun class that is entirely discussion-based with other new Uppers. I feel like I’m really thriving there.”
STUDENTS
Fred, Junior
Nicola, Senior
Will, Lower
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INSTRUCTORS Classroom leaders and innovators
COACHES Big Blue is team first
ADVISORS Offering guidance on all things Andover
Joel Jacob
House Counselor, Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science Instructor
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“Students build deeper and stronger connections to math when they are learning experientially.”
RESIDENTIAL LIFE
Heidi Wall ’94
Sheena Hilton ’05
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WELLNESS Supporting the entire student
ADVISORS Offering guidance on all things Andover
Judith Wombwell
Theatre and Dance Instructor and Department Chair
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Since 1996, Judy has directed and choreographed The Nutcracker, reimagining the classic ballet to represent colonial Andover.
ARTS
Abbey Siegfried
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RESIDENTIAL LIFE Making campus living the best it can be
COACHES Big Blue is team first
INSTRUCTORS Classroom leaders and innovators
Monique Cueto-Potts
Advisor, Director of Community Engagement
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“I get to collaborate with incredible community partners to create and operate meaningful community engagement programs.”
ADVISORS
Paul Murphy ’84 P’16, ’19, ’22
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INSTRUCTORS Classroom leaders and innovators
RESIDENTIAL LIFE Making campus living the best it can be
Abbey Siegfried
Academy Organist, Conductor of Fidelio and the Phillips Academy Chorus, Music instructor, House Counselor
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“I always say that I love music—obviously, I’m a musician—but I love people more than I love music.”
ARTS
Judith Wombwell
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RESIDENTIAL LIFE Making campus living the best it can be
COACHES Big Blue is team first
INSTRUCTORS Classroom leaders and innovators
Lilia Cai-Hurteau
Chinese, Japanese and Interdisciplinary Instructor, Brace Center Faculty Fellow
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As a Brace Fellow, Lilia is researching the relationship between Asian philosophies and Asian American feminism.
INSTRUCTORS
Clyfe Beckwith
Hector Membreno-Canales
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ARTS Sources of creative inspiration
RESIDENTIAL LIFE Making campus living the best it can be
Charles “Trey” V. Brown ’12
Admission Counselor
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Complementary house counselor in French House and varsity football coach
COACHES
Martha Fenton ’83
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ARTS Sources of creative inspiration
INSTRUCTORS Classroom leaders and innovators
STUDENTS
Martha Fenton ’83
Girls’ Ice and Field Hockey Coach, West Quad North Cluster Dean, Physical Education Instructor
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“My passions are much the same as when I was a student, except now I am on the teaching and coaching sides of wellness and sports.”
COACHES
Charles “Trey” V. Brown ’12
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ARTS Sources of creative inspiration
INSTRUCTORS Classroom leaders and innovators
STUDENTS
Heidi Wall ’94
House Counselor, Girls' Varsity Lacrosse Coach, Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science Instructor
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In Heidi’s geometry class students have studied Arabic art to create stunning mosaic tiles in The Nest—our innovative makerspace.
RESIDENTIAL LIFE
Joel Jacob
Sheena Hilton ’05
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STUDENTS
WELLNESS Supporting the entire student
ADVISORS Offering guidance on all things Andover
Paul Murphy ’84 P’16, ’19, ’22
Instructor, Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science, Girls’ Varsity Swimming & Diving Coach
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“I try not to pigeonhole kids. When they come to a place like this, they should be able to redefine themselves as much as they want to.”
ADVISORS
Monique Cueto-Potts
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INSTRUCTORS Classroom leaders and innovators
RESIDENTIAL LIFE Making campus living the best it can be
Susan Esty P’22
Director of Wellness Education, House Counselor
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“I see my role as a bridge between different groups and a partner with lots of different people.”
WELLNESS
Amy Patel
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WELLNESS Supporting the entire student
ADVISORS Offering guidance on all things Andover
RESIDENTIAL LIFE Making campus living the best it can be
Sheena Hilton ’05
Chemistry Instructor, Flagstaff Cluster Dean
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“What I love most about working at a boarding school is that I get to work with kids inside and outside of the classroom.”
RESIDENTIAL LIFE
Heidi Wall ’94
Joel Jacob
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STUDENTS
WELLNESS Supporting the entire student
ADVISORS Offering guidance on all things Andover
Amy Patel
Medical Director, Wellness Educator at the Sykes Wellness Center
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Dr. Patel is passionate about educating adolescents about health and developing lifelong healthy habits.
WELLNESS
Susan Esty P’22
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WELLNESS Supporting the entire student
ADVISORS Offering guidance on all things Andover
RESIDENTIAL LIFE Making campus living the best it can be
Clyfe Beckwith
Assistant Head for Teaching and Learning, Girls’ Varsity Volleyball Coach
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“Inspiration lurks around every corner on this campus, like chaos theory where one small difference can result in a completely new outcome.”
INSTRUCTORS
Lilia Cai-Hurteau
Hector Membreno-Canales
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STUDENTS
ARTS Sources of creative inspiration
RESIDENTIAL LIFE Making campus living the best it can be

At A Glance

Learning at Andover   

Intensely interactive and distinct courses

Need-Blind Admission   

Meeting 100% of each student’s demonstrated financial need

Team First   

Teamwork, a non sibi (not for self) mindset, and dedication define Andover athletics

Tang Institute   

Developing and sharing innovative approaches to teaching and learning

Headlines From Campus

Athletics
Big Blue tops Exeter

Year 142 is another to remember in the rivalry’s rich history

Academics
Rare, valuable artifacts returned to Peabody Institute

Mystery surrounding their disappearance remains

Academics
Author Kate McQuade enjoys the writing process

English instructor Kate McQuade explores themes of womanhood, mythology, and trauma in her classes and her writing

Academics
The next chapter

How the OWHL is opening up education for all

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Upcoming Events

November 15 Academy Symphony and Chamber Orchestras in Concert

7:30 p.m.

November 15 Imaginary Invalid by Moliere

8:00 p.m.

November 20 Art 400 Student Exhibition Opening Reception

5:00 p.m.

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