Greater Utica Magazine Cover – September 2017 – T.R. Proctor High School in Utica NY – A Historic Look at a Cornerstone of Utica Education

The September 2017 cover of Greater Utica Magazine highlights the history of T.R. Proctor High School in Utica NY, one of the city’s most significant educational institutions and a cornerstone of the Utica City School District. Built in 1934 with support from the Works Progress Administration and Thomas R. Proctor, T.R. Proctor High School in Utica NY officially opened its doors on September 9, 1936.

Over the decades, Proctor High School has played a vital role in educating generations of students in Utica, especially following the consolidation of schools such as Utica Free Academy in 1990. This issue explores the school’s legacy, its impact on the community, and its enduring presence in the Mohawk Valley.