Governors Academy - Milestone Yearbook (Byfield, MA)

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SOME SPECIAL THANKS Witherspoon Ioins '79 Clunie Leaves Six .fx Most every member of this year's graduating class remembers sitting in the room adjacent to the Cobb Room. Most of us were terrified eighth graders and when that man behind the desk gave us a spelling test the future looked grim. To top everything off, we were asked to read a selected passage. Simple as it sounds, many a shaky voice stuttered through that paragraph. Who was this man who engraved such a deep impression upon us? Who, throu hout the years, provided us wit? Ancient History humor? Who stoically coached third girls' basketball along with many ot er sports? Whose seemingly dazed manner, but actually a very knowing and down-to-earth one, amused us endlessly during school meetings? How can we leave behind the man who gave us our first view of Governor Dummer and remained by our sides for four years? That is why, we, the graduating class of 1979, the last class he admitted, has decided to make john Witherspoon an honorary member of our class, and keep him with us always. Librarian Retires At this time, most of us think of Can we have it quiet in here, please? when we think of Mrs. Navins. We have only seen her as the librarian, retaining order, sending out overdue notices, and returning books to their proper positions. Prior to this, however, Mrs. Navins lived in two dorms with her husband. Commons lno longer a dormitoryl and Pierce lthen a boys' dormitoryl were residences. When Mrs. Navins lived on campus in the dorm, faculty wives were expected to do many things. Pouring tea at receptions was a must for all. Mrs. Navins also was quite adept at arranging flowers for s ecial occasions and frequently did so for Parents' Day, Commen- cement, and the chapel. This year, Mrs. Navins leaves CDA as librarian. All will miss her resence at CDA and wish her the blest of luck in the future. After residing at CDA since September of 1968, Mr. Clunie has decided to move on to other ventures. During the span of ten years here, Mr. Clunie has accom- plished many things. His first year was spent in Perkins 3 with Mr. Evans lording over the floor below. His second year, however, found him in Mason Cottage. While at Mason, Mr. Clunie changed the building and spent much time on improving it. An English teacher for the entire ten years and head of the department for five, Mr. Clunie has affected many students' develop- ment in English. Mr. Clunie was also active in athletics. He coached both soccer and lacrosse for his ten years. We wish him the best as he moves on to St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Seniors Faculty Academics Sports Fall Winter Spring Grganizations Directory Underclassmen Events Commencement Advertising

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