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Blue Keys Cheering
September 15, 2017

That back to school feeling

Andover comes to life for the opening of our 240th year
by Phillips Academy

Phillips Academy opened its 240th school year on September 5, 2017, with the tradition of rowdy Blue Keys welcoming new students arriving on campus at the corner of Chapel Ave. and Main St. Watch our video that also includes the senior Vista Walk and clips from our first All-School Meeting.

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Andover's opening of school celebrations in just one minute.
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