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Then & Now

Over 150 years, Tabor Academy has evolved in remarkable ways—from the campus landscape and educational technology to co-curricular offerings. Yet through every transformation, the spirit and perseverance that define Tabor have remained constant. As Tabor Today celebrates its own 50th anniversary, we invite you to explore these side-by-side images, enjoy the memories, and discover how our community honors its heritage while embracing the future.

A group of people in academic regalia, likely graduates, walking in a procession along a path surrounded by trees and buildings in the background.

THEN & NOW: Procession into Commencement in 1973 and the Sesquicentennial Convocation kicks off the 2025-2026 school year.

A large group of people, dressed in formal attire, are walking along a path lined with trees and lampposts in an outdoor setting.

THEN & NOW: Procession into Commencement in 1973 and the Sesquicentennial Convocation kicks off the 2025-2026 school year.

THEN & NOW: Rowing a whale boat on Sippican Harbor in 1918 and 2017.

THEN & NOW: Rowing a whale boat on Sippican Harbor in 1918 and 2017.

A dimly lit laboratory setting with various scientific equipment and glassware on a long counter, surrounded by a group of people engaged in what appears to be research or experimentation.

THEN & NOW: Science laboratory in 1899 and a science classroom in 2023.

A group of students are gathered around a table in a classroom, engaged in what appears to be a collaborative learning activity or discussion.

THEN & NOW: Science laboratory in 1899 and a science classroom in 2023.

A large, crowded room with rows of desks and chairs, occupied by numerous individuals engaged in various activities.

THEN & NOW: A classroom in the original Tabor Academy building in 1896 and a classroom in Stroud Academic Center in 2024.

The image shows a classroom setting with students working on laptops, some of whom appear to be collaborating on a project.

THEN & NOW: A classroom in the original Tabor Academy building in 1896 and a classroom in Stroud Academic Center in 2024.

A group of people, both men and women, gathered outdoors in a grassy area with trees in the background.

THEN & NOW: Pole vaulting circa 1900 and pole vaulting on Gowing Track in 2025.

A person in a red uniform is performing a pole vault maneuver in a grassy outdoor setting, with other people in the background.

THEN & NOW: Pole vaulting circa 1900 and pole vaulting on Gowing Track in 2025.

A dimly lit bedroom with a bed, dresser, and two people sitting at a desk, one person appears to be writing or working on something.

THEN & NOW: Lillard Hall dorm room in 1927 and Matsumura dorm room in 2022.

The image shows a person sitting at a desk in a cluttered room, surrounded by various personal items and decorations on the walls.

THEN & NOW: Lillard Hall dorm room in 1927 and Matsumura dorm room in 2022.

A group of people rowing a boat on a body of water, with a hazy landscape visible in the background.

THEN & NOW: Tabor 4s rowing circa 1920s and 8s rowing in 2024.

A group of rowers in a boat are rowing across a body of water, with a scenic landscape of hills and buildings visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

THEN & NOW: Tabor 4s rowing circa 1920s and 8s rowing in 2024.

A group of formally dressed individuals, including a bride and groom, posing for a photograph in what appears to be a grand interior setting with ornate furnishings and architectural details.

THEN & NOW: 1929 drama production A Wedding and Mamma Mia! winter musical in 2020.

A group of performers on a stage, dressed in colorful and vibrant costumes, engaged in a lively performance against a backdrop of dramatic lighting and set design.

THEN & NOW: 1929 drama production A Wedding and Mamma Mia! winter musical in 2020.

A group of people, dressed in formal attire, standing in front of a brick building with arched windows.

THEN & NOW: Class of 1893 Commencement with Principal Clark P. Howland and teachers on steps of the Music Hall and Commencement for the Class of 2024.

A group of young people, some wearing formal attire, are gathered outdoors in a park-like setting with trees and buildings visible in the background.

THEN & NOW: Class of 1893 Commencement with Principal Clark P. Howland and teachers on steps of the Music Hall and Commencement for the Class of 2024.