December 23, 2024

Andover’s top Instagram posts of 2024

A look back at the scenes that had our followers liking, commenting, and tagging

2024 was another banner year for Andover’s most popular social platform. Relive the past 12 months through the images and videos that captured the joy, beauty, spirit, and strength of the Andover community.

10. My History 300 Paper Topic

Students share their subjects for the iconic upper-year research assignment. 24.4K views, 852 likes, 25 comments.

9. Senior Sunrise

The Class of 2024 gathers at Phelps Stadium to watch the sunrise on their last weekend on campus. 24.7K views, 1,055 likes, 7 comments. 

Tam Gavenas ’25

8. PA XC Champion

Tam Gavenas ’25 wins the Cross Country National Championship in San Diego, CA. 26K views, 1,028 likes, 26 comments. 

7. 2025 Admission Decisions

Team Shuman joyfully announced Andover's 243rd admitted class on March 10. 34.7K views, 1,539 likes, 34 comments. 

Dr. Kington in his top hat declaring Head of School Day, in conjunction with All-School Meeting about the 2024 solar eclipse.

6. Head of School Day

Head of School Raynard Kington, MD, PhD, P’24, ’27 announced his annual surprise holiday on April 5 by removing his new top hat at All-School Meeting. 27.5K views, 1,041 likes, 15 comments.

5. Promenade

Students gathered on the steps of Samuel Phillips Hall before making the trip to Boston for prom on June 2. 29.9K views, 1,307 likes, 13 comments.

4. A-E Pep Rallies

Students get hyped in Memorial Gym before our big rivalry weekends. Fall: 26.5K views, 941 likes, 8 comments | Winter: 30.8K views, 932 likes, 5 comments. 

3. Commencement 2024

The Class of 2024 graduates from Phillips Academy. 40.3K views, 1,626 likes, 25 comments.

Kristen Faulkner ’11 celebrates her gold medal victory in at the Paris Olympics. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

2. Andover Olympians

Cyclist Kristen Faulkner 11 brought home gold and swimmer Djenabou Jolie Bah ‘28 competed in her first Olympic games. 34.9K views, 3,100+ likes, 62 comments.

1. Belichick Parts From Patriots

Legendary football coach Bill Belichick ’71 parted ways with the New England Patriots back in February and we marked the departure with a clip of him sharing his favorite A-E Weekend memory. 159K views, 4,109 likes, 21 comments. 

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