Final wave goodbye

She was the friendly face you saw when walking to the chapel for All-School Meeting—always with a smile and a kind word. And if the weather was cold, she would usually be wearing bright yellow mittens! Officer Wendy Cogswell was one of a kind and will be missed dearly by the Andover community. 

During her lengthy tenure with the Campus Safety Office, Cogswell became one of the most well-known figures at PA. In addition to her work as a campus safety officer, Cogswell took part in numerous community events including the evening reading hour at the OWHL for faculty and staff children, teaching classes for CPR/AED and First Aid certifications, and chaperoning the prom. 

“Wendy was always out there digging in where needed, no matter the task,” says Director of Campus Safety Mark Leonard.

Cogswell also served as the campus safety community relations officer and most recently was the senior campus safety officer, helping to implement new practices, reporting methods, officer training, and scheduling.

Just as Cogswell stayed busy with her job and activities at PA, so too does she plan to spend her retirement, which she has dubbed “here, there, and everywhere.” 

“I plan to travel, take photos, and visit with family and friends,” Cogswell says. “The list goes on!”

And don’t be surprised if you see Cogswell on campus occasionally; she is planning to work as a per diem safety officer as needed. 

Read below for more about Officer Wendy.