Student Leadership at Rectory

Serving as a 9th-grade Proctor is one of the highest honors a student can earn at Rectory. Proctors are selected through an application and interview process each spring, where eighth graders demonstrate their leadership potential, maturity, and commitment to community life.

Once chosen, Proctors act as mentors and role models within the dorms—helping new students adjust to boarding life, offering support to homesick peers, and even teaching practical life skills, like how to organize a room or tie a tie. Acting as a bridge between students and dorm parents, Proctors embody the spirit of service and responsibility that defines Rectory’s boarding community. Their example sets the tone for younger students, reminding everyone that true leadership starts with kindness, humility, and respect.

The Rectory Student Council empowers students to shape the culture and direction of the school. Each spring, eighth graders campaign and share their vision for the coming year—proposing ideas, events, and improvements that will strengthen the community. Once elected, council members meet weekly to represent their peers, working closely with faculty and administration to bring their ideas to life.

From revising the school dress code alongside faculty to organizing the Eric Kim 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, Student Council members are change-makers who turn student voice into action. They learn collaboration, advocacy, and communication—essential skills that last well beyond Rectory.

Student Ambassadors are often the first friendly faces prospective families meet—and they take that role to heart. Chosen for their character, communication skills, and academic dedication, Ambassadors assist the Admissions Office throughout the year by leading tours, greeting guests at open houses, and representing Rectory at school events.

These students exemplify our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, and Compassion, sharing authentic stories about their own Rectory journeys. For many visiting families, a Student Ambassador’s warmth and enthusiasm become the moment they realize—this feels like home.

Each evening, Rectory’s family-style dinners are guided by student leaders known as Head Waiters. Selected from rising 9th graders who have demonstrated reliability and initiative, Head Waiters manage their peers with professionalism and care—ensuring tables are set, meals run smoothly, and cleanup is completed efficiently.

It’s a demanding but rewarding role that teaches organization, teamwork, and accountability. Working closely with the dining staff and administration, Head Waiters learn how to lead with both authority and empathy—skills that extend well beyond the dining hall.

On the field, the court, or the rink, Rectory team captains lead by example. They are the athletes who work the hardest in practice, cheer the loudest from the sidelines, and set the tone for sportsmanship and teamwork.

Captains are not always the top scorers—but they are always the most respected. They know when to motivate, when to listen, and when to step up for a teammate in need. Through athletics, these student leaders learn perseverance, humility, and the power of shared success—values that define the Rectory spirit.