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STUDENT LIFEQuiet Strength and Strong CharacterDallas Aho and Tara Mead exemplify respect, integrity,and service – the core values of Brewster Academy’s mission.By Jaime WehrungBy accepting the student leadership position of proctor, both Dallas Aho ’07 and TaraMead ’07 committed themselves to leading by example while offering support totheir fellow students in endless ways.In their role as proctors – student leadersin the dorms – they must be available tostudents living in the dorm and offer soundguidance when students are confrontedwith challenges great and small. Proctorsalso are the important conduit between thecommunity life parent and all the members ofthe dorm in ensuring a healthy climate existsoutside of the classroom.Through this valuable connection the dormparent is able to keep apprised of the positiverelationships and environment that arepresent in the dorm. The proctors are constantlyaddressing common issues such asstress, time management, and keeping healthy.Dallas AhoEach September, students who have been selected as proctors for the upcoming schoolyear attend a student leadership training program to fully understand Brewster Academypolicies, the school’s engaged disciplinesystem, and their role as student leaders inbuilding community. Throughout the year,proctors meet weekly to develop goals, attendmini-workshops, and assist in planningschool-wide activities. Currently there are 17proctors who have chosen to learn and growtogether while assisting others in making themost of their Brewster experiences.Aho and Mead balance the demandingacademics of their junior year with theactivities and antics of their peers. They makesure there is time for fun and celebrations inthe dorms: organized movie nights, birthdaycelebrations, and off-campus events add aTara Meadwelcome diversion to the structured routine.In addition, proctors are responsible fortasks in the dorm such as managing study hall, room cleanliness checks, and remindingindividuals to perform their house duties. Assisting with dance decorations, walkathons,and keeping our campus drug and alcohol free are ongoing commitments in which Ahoand Mead actively participate.12BrewsterConnections • WINTER/SPRING 2006
“The most common issues that proctors dealwith in the dorm are room checks, house duties,and the occasional drama of day-to-day living,”Mead explained.For these two student leaders, their understanding of servicegoes far beyond the Brewster and Wolfeboro communities.Collectively, Mead and Aho have accumulated nearly 200 hoursof community service this year. Mead has energy and an interestin many social causes. Her contributions include adopting a localfamily in need during the holidays, providing meals at Rosie’sPlace (a sanctuary for poor and homeless women) in Boston, fundraising for cancer research with her dorm, and most recently shebecame part of an American Cancer Society “Relay for Life” team.She is also a tour guide as a member of Brewster’s Gold KeySociety.Aho has been a leader in the Brewster Big Friends organization(a club dedicated to the positive growth and development ofchildren in the Brewster, Wolfeboro, and world communities).He alone raised nearly $900 and personally fulfilled wish lists forlocal teens and children who otherwise would have gone withoutthis past Christmas. Aho also is a regular volunteer at Rosie’sPlace.Mead, who is from Bedford in southern New Hampshire, is athree-season athlete, playing field hockey, lacrosse, and ice hockeyand was captain of her ice hockey team. She carries a rigorousjunior course load and is a member of Brewster’s debate team.Mead’s presence in Lamb House is critical to its smooth operation.“The girls of Lamb House are all unique individuals, and we allhave unique relationships,” Mead said. “They all recognize meas a link between the entire dorm and Ms. Wehrung and for thatthey respect me as a leader in and out of the dorm.”Mead goes out of her way to connect personally with everymember of the dorm. She can sense when actions or behaviorneed to be brought to the attention of the faculty. “The mostcommon issues that proctors deal with in the dorm are roomchecks, house duties, and the occasional drama of day-to-dayliving,” Mead explained.It is hard to believe, but Mead does find some time to spend withher friends and sister, Kerry, a freshman at Brewster.Aho, who did his own research in selecting an independentschool that was right for him, is a long way from his large familyof 13 children in Vancouver, Washington. Aho’s trademark is hiscolorful shoes that match his shirts!His teachers say he is responsible and respectful. BarbaraThomas, community life parent to Aho, reports that he workscollaboratively with the members of his dorm to facilitatediscussions and create opportunities for community serviceactivities and bonding activities. He has assisted his dormmembers in reaching solutions together.Brewster Academy is very proud of these two students and looksforward to their continued leadership and personal growth intotheir senior year. As proctors, they are among our most valuableresources in the school community. Mead and Aho are living richlives as students, taking opportunities as they come, contributingto those around them, and in turn becoming themselves teachersof character.Jaime Wehrung is Brewster’s director of residence life and thecommunity life parent in Lamb House. •The Proctor ProgramBoarding students interested in becoming proctorshave the opportunity to apply for a position eachspring. The application process includes an interviewand submitting a personal essay as well asmeeting the following eligibility requirements:• intending to return to Brewster for thefollowing year;• earning recognition status for each of the firstfive recognition periods;• being in good standing with the school.Due to the time commitment of this role, studentsare not permitted to serve as both proctor andprefect in the same academic year.Students interested in a proctor position shouldcontact Jaime Wehrung, director of residence life.BrewsterConnections • WINTER/SPRING 200613
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