Judson School - Cactus Yearbook (Scottsdale, AZ)

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Administration directs way I take special joy and pride in welcoming all of you to .Iudson's 50th year. Judson was founded in 1928 on what was 'then a most rugged, remote part of the West. Its philosophy was to offer sound academics, small classes, and a healthful way of life , and opened with 8 boys. When I first came to Judson in 1938, I taught every subject-math, Latin, physics, history, english-and when the bell rang, I saddled up the horses to take the boys for the daily trail ride around Camelback Moun- tain. Henry C. Wick, III, Director Weekends were spent on campus or on camping trips, riding back to school in time to crank up the ice cream machine for Sunday luncheon. The school has grown now to include girls and students from 38 states and 22 foreign countries. Our philosophy remains the same. Our students travel to many countries and states to be here. I am appreciative of the learning bridge they form between cultures and ideas that can only be known by a landis most precious resource, its children. The year has brought joys and challenges. We have resisted in- tolerance, impatience, rigidity, tunnel vision, and other flaws that could have weakened our true dedication to one another and our faith in each other. I have seen the personal growth that we have achieved through our supportive understanding of each other. My wife, Barbara, and I hope that each and every one of you will honor the sign on our front door that says: Welcome, come in! Have a wonderful birthday year!

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Headmaster New to Administration this year is Headmaster Dennis Gray. Starting off the year with an assembly, he made it known to us how he felt about public relations and communication, we all knew that the Administra- tion was on our side. We're working as one body for the students. Asked what he felt were the strongest points of Judson, Mr. Gray answered, We are located on fantastic Arizona countryside, for one. The solid academics are good and of good variety. Last, I feel the International aspect of it all is great. Meeting and getting to know everybody is very educational in itselff, Mr. Gray's belief in the students and his open mind has helped us make it through the year. He has made it a very educational year, scholastically and socially. Dean of Students Also new to Administration this year, but not new to Judson, is Dean of Students, Ann Karraker. Formerly Head of Girls Residence, where she aided girls in their personal lives, she now helps boys and girls in their academic lives, in which she is very pro- ficient. Asked what her goals were, Miss Karraker replied, I would like to bring the school and the students together. Tighten the communication lines. Keeping herself busy at Judson is what we all know her for. She lets the students know that they have responsibilities as well as herself. If we have problems, she's always there to help. I like to do things for the students and I do my best to get them donef,