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Andover is an independent, coed, boarding high school serving a diverse community of students who come from across the country and around the world.

Andover, MA
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Phillips Academy
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Experience Andover like you’ve never seen before. We are the Big Blue. This is our HOME. Prepare for takeoff! 💙
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"Oppression doesn't disappear just because you decided not to teach us that chapter." Thank you @ClintSmithIII your words and poetry were simply inspiring.
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“Justice is a practice, not an end,” @esglaude , from the podium in Cochran Chapel this morning. Invoking Dr. King’s vision, Glaude continued: “Build a world—a Phillips Academy—where diversity is not an additive value but a constitutive value.” #MLKDay
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Introducing our 16th Head of School, Dr. Raynard S. Kington! The President of @GrinnellCollege will begin his new role at Andover in summer 2020.
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Ok, Tony Stark ‘84, the future is in your hands. If anyone can save us from Thanos, it’s an Andover alum. #AvengersEndgame #Endgame #TonyStark #Ironman #Andover #PhillipsAcademy
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Congrats to Lisa Joel on her appointment as Director of Athletics! PA's director of enrollment management and @AndoverGVS coach will succeed Leon Modeste who will retire in June 2019. @AndoverAthlete
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Mrs. Bush embodied leadership, public service and loyalty. Sending thoughts and prayers to the Bush family. It was a special day for Andover Sept. 30, 2015, when the former First Lady and former President George HW Bush ‘42 made a surprise visit to campus.
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Phillips Academy joins the nation and global community in mourning the loss of President George HW Bush, alumnus, Class of 1942. #RIP41 #Bush41
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Phillips Academy
4 years
New from @AndoverMagazine : eSports pioneer and @wizards_magic Hall of Famer @bmkibler '99 on how gaming almost got him kicked out of Andover, and why he's trying to make his online platform positive and inclusive. #MagicTheGathering
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Following 7 years as Head of School, @jpalfrey will conclude his successful tenure this summer to become President of the MacArthur Foundation @macfound . Thank you, John, for your visionary leadership!
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Welcome back, @HabenGirma (and Mylo🐶), our 1st official ASM speaker. “Disability is not something an individual overcomes...People with disabilities are successful when we develop alternative techniques and our communities choose inclusion.”
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Dana Delany returns for Phillips Academy fund-raiser via @BostonGlobe
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Phillips Academy
6 years
The fans are on the field! The fans are on the field! Andover 🏈 shuts out @PhillipsExeter 14-0 to put the exclamation point on an outstanding day of competition. GO BIG BLUE! #PhillipsRivalry
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Phillips Academy
4 years
Comet #NEOWISE soaring over Andover and the Memorial Bell Tower. Captured by Dr. Donald Slater, Instructor in History & Social Science. Stunning!
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Iconic. 😍
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On this exact day 242 years ago, Phillips Academy opened. Who knows what building this plaque is currently on? #TBT
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Phillips Academy
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🎩 Hats off to you, students! Head of School day has been declared for tomorrow. 💙
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A BIG blue welcome to Dr. Raynard Kington, 16th Head of School! @AndvrAlumni @GrinnellCollege
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Phillips Academy
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Nice of Coach Belichick '71 to let a few other teams play today. #SuperBowl #AndoverAthletics
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Flex on 'em, Bill 💍 #SBLIV
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The squash racquet has been raised! @jpalfrey declares tomorrow Head of School Day. No classes for students 🙌 Enjoy #thegiftoftime . #HOSD2018
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Phillips Academy
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Jim Ventre ’79 just accepted the Eliphalet Pearson gavel from the 15th Head of School of Phillips Academy, John Palfrey. The passing of the gavel serves as a symbol of the transition of leadership of the school. Finis Origine Pendet. #Bittersweet #PhillipsAcademy #Andover
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We just have to share this photo of our Bell Tower! #Twighlight #PhillipsAcademy #Andover
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Head of School Day has been declared. No classes tomorrow! Thanks, @jpalfrey 😁🙏💙 #hosd2019 #thegiftoftime
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@phillipsacademy
Phillips Academy
3 years
Congrats and welcome to our 244th admitted class. You are #BigBlueBound ! Gunga and the entire Andover community can’t wait for you to join us in the fall. GO BIG BLUE! 💙🎇💙
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Good luck to Coach Bill Belichick '71 and Ernie Adams '71 as they compete for their sixth #SuperBowl ring with the @Patriots on Sunday! In honor of the big game we're giving away an Andover sweatshirt to a lucky fan. (Cut-off sleeves optional).
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Phillips Academy
5 years
The stars of our most recent #EveryQuarterPodcast need no introduction. Lifelong friends, @DanaDelany ’74 & Jonathan Meath ’74 ( @Song2Sing55 ) discuss the entertainment industry and share hilarious stories & inside jokes from their time at #PhillipsAcademy .
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Our beautiful winter wonderland. #PhillipsAcademy #Andover
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Introducing the Class of 2018! Congratulations to all. We know you will do amazing things. #AndoverForLife
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We are excited to welcome @DrIbram to campus this week!
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Spring is blooming in #Andover ! 🌺🌺🌺 #PhillipsAcademy
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Congrats to all of our new admits! We have chosen YOU to be part of our 241st entering class because you are uniquely you. Now we are excited to share what makes Andover uniquely Andover, and such a perfect match for you. #SayYesToAndover
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Congrats, Class of 2021! 🌹🎓💙
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Congratulations to the Class of 2019! 🎓🌹🤩
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Bird's Eye View of Commencement 2019. Congratulations to the #SEN19RS . We wish you well and you will be missed! #Andover #PhillipsAcademy
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A moment of silence during our student-organized blackout honoring the 17 victims of Stoneman Douglas. We stand in solidarity with students who are bravely using their voices to protest gun violence across America. #NeverAgain #MarchForOurLives
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Watch @DanaDelany '74 in The American Guest on @hbomax and then read her extended Q&A from @AndoverMagazine 's fall Arts Issue: #AndoverForLife
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We are excited to announce Jim Ventre ’79 as interim head of school beginning this summer for the 2019-2020 school year.
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Congrats to the Class of 2022! You did it. 💙
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New York was in an Andover state of mind when our Knowledge & Goodness campaign made headlines in Times Square. #PhillipsAcademy
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Campus looks beautiful in its winter coat. We got more than a foot of snow this week! ❄️🌨️☃️ #Andover #PhillipsAcademy
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This morning was the start of the first day of classes and an exciting Vista Walk to celebrate the Class of 2019! #PhillipsAcademy #Andover
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That feeling when you just graduated from Andover. You earned it, 2017!
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“I take on the responsibilities with great enthusiasm and with great hope, knowing that those who have preceded me have worked tirelessly to uphold Andover’s highest ideals.” - Raynard S. Kington, 16th Head of School Read his letter to the community:
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Happy Head of School Day, Andover!
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After a successful arrival quarantine, students and faculty returned to the classroom for in-person classes today! Spring @AndoverAthlete begin this afternoon! Go Big Blue!
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Signed. Sealed. To be delivered tomorrow. @Admissions01810 #SayYesToAndover
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Congrats to Bill Belichick ’71 on his legendary run with the @patriots ! #TBT to the 2017 Super Bowl where he shared some fond memories of his time at Andover and his A-E Weekend victory. Go Big Blue! #BeatExeter
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Patriots head coach Bill Belichick reflects on greatest win in career, a 34-8 victory over Exeter during undefeated season with Andover.
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Take a look at last night’s OWHL launch and enjoy the pure excitement our students had when they explored the new space. It really doesn’t get much better than this! Welcome to your new Library, Phillips Academy! #Andover #PhillipsAcademy #KnowledgeAndGoodness
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The sun has set on another term! Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, and restful spring break. 💙 📸: @Admissions01810
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We're reimagining the @OWHLibrary in a Big Blue way. We’re creating a whole new ecosystem of connected learning. And we’re revealing the plans this Friday. Stay tuned! #Andover #PhillipsAcademy #KnowledgeAndGoodness
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What an incredible visit from our 16th Head of School, Dr. Raynard Kington! See all the photos from today's events: #PhillipsAcademy #Andover
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Tomorrow. 7 a.m. ET. Welcome home 💙 #BigBlueBound
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#TBT to last Media Day w/ Bill Belichick '71. When asked to reflect on a big win against Exeter he said, "That was a good win. 34-8 I think it was. Great experience for me, both academically and athletically... Can’t say enough great things about Andover. Beat Exeter.”
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Patriots head coach Bill Belichick reflects on greatest win in career, a 34-8 victory over Exeter during undefeated season with Andover.
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Introducing the 2017-18 faculty! It's going to be an awesome year!
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Congrats to Thomas White '23 on being selected by the @Marlins in last night's #MLBDraft . Go Big Blue!
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Fall in New England doesn't get much better than this.
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7 a.m. EDT tomorrow. March 10. Decision day. We can't wait to welcome our 244th admitted class. GO BIG BLUE 💙 #BigBlueBound
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So much Pride! ❤️🧡💛💚💙 #SayYesToAndover
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Today the @phillipsacademy flag flies over @PhillipsExeter as a sign of victory in the A-E Challenge! #GoBigBlue
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What a lovely prom procession with #PhillipsAcademy Class of 2018! Have a wonderful time at the New England Aquarium @NEAQ tonight! #Andoverforlife
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Introducing the great Class of 2023! #andover #phillipsacademy #andoverforlife
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Congratulations and welcome to our newly admitted students! It’s time to make 🤖🧰🛠️ your future at Andover #SayYesToAndover
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Our resident bald eagle watching over our campus is a symbol of strength and resilience. Happy President’s Day from Phillips Academy. 🦅🇺🇸 #Andover #PhillipsAcademy
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Big. Blue. Bold. Introducing the new
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6 years
Spirit Week, Day 4: Geek Day‼️ 😜
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7 years
Introducing the Knowledge & Goodness campaign. Learn more about this historic launch on Monday! #KnowledgeAndGoodness
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5 years
Presenting the Class of 2019! Officially one month left until Commencement 😯 Download the high-resolution class photos at
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#TBT 122 years ago today. 2020 adds another unexpected chapter to the historic rivalry. While we wish we were gearing up for another epic weekend of competition, the health and safety of all our athletes, students, employees, and families remains our number one priority.
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The Great Elm, frosted from our latest blizzard.
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This view never gets old.
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To all of the smart, curious, and compassionate women out there: you make us so proud. Thank you for making this world a better place! 💙 Happy International Women's Day 💙 💪🏽💪🏾💪🏿 #InternationalWomensDay #SayYesToAndover #Andover #PhillipsAcademy
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Head of School Raynard Kington continued a tradition started by Jim Ventre ’79—launching the school year with an address to faculty, staff, and administrators. “It’s invigorating to think about our students reengaging in the intellectual work of pairing knowledge with goodness.”
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It is a truly beautiful day in the Andover neighborhood! #AndoverforLife #Reun19n #Andover #Phillipsacademy
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6 years
Behind the scenes from this morning's Senior class photo. 38 days until Commencement!
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@phillipsacademy
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Students are Lawning, the Cherry tree is blooming, classes are outside! Spring has sprung and we couldn’t be happier. 🌸☀️ #Andover #PhillipsAcademy
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Today is THE DAY. We can't wait to celebrate with our 240th admitted class. #SayYesToAndover
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"We need diversity of thought in STEM...The answers to current problems aren’t out there in a textbook somewhere—current scientists have to discover them, and the more diverse group you have working to solve these problems, the better the results." - Sheena Hilton '05
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Dean of Admission & Financial Aid Jim Ventre signing new admit letters. Can't wait for tomorrow! #SayYesToAndover
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To the 241st graduating class at Phillips Academy: Congratulations! We know you will change the world for good. We are so proud of you! Relive moments from Sunday's ceremony in our Commencement highlight video: #Andover #Andoverforlife 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓👏
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Happ-e #eDay . 2/7/18=2.718. Our fabulous @mathandover department made this video to celebrate this once-in-a-century day. Also, stop by Morse Hall today for some #eDay treats. #welovemath
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It's March 10th! Thanks to @FedEx for their #BigBlueSpirit in helping deliver our decisions. #borntobeblue http://t.co/mIZTz6wSKm
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Welcome home, Andover! The 244th year at Phillips Academy has begun and we couldn't be happier! #Andover #PhillipsAcademy
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Today we welcomed back ‘21 and ‘24 on-campus boarders! Thank you @PaWellness , OPP, and all the #PhillipsAcademy faculty and staff for keeping us safe and healthy. #Andover
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Gettin' geeky out there today! #PhillipsRivalry #SpiritWeek
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@phillipsacademy
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Baby Gunga 🦍 heard our new Head of School recently completed his required quarantine after arriving from Iowa and made a stop at Phelps House to personally welcome Raynard Kington!
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We're excited to welcome Seniors back to campus today! #GoBigBlue
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Phillips Academy
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Watch the highlights from the Class of 2018 Commencement. Full video: #PhillipsAcademy #Andover
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Phillips Academy
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🚨 WATER IS IN THE POOL 🚨 An exciting milestone for the Pan Athletic Center as we get closer to the new facility's opening this fall! #GoBigBlue
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@phillipsacademy
Phillips Academy
6 years
Join us Sat, Feb. 10 for the Snyder Center Celebration! This dynamic 98,000-sq-ft athletic complex was made possible by a gift to the Knowledge & Goodness campaign from Steve Snyder ’56, P’83, & campaign investments from alumni, parents & friends.
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Phillips Academy
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. @jpalfrey and the Blue Keys welcome new and returning students with insane #BigBlueSpirit http://t.co/xWmchtuiJZ
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6 years
"Spring" Break, eh? 🌨️
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Phillips Academy
2 years
The journey begins tomorrow at 7 a.m. EDT. We can't wait to welcome our newly admitted students to Andover. 💙 #BigBlueBound
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