Wyoming Seminary Prep School - Yearbook (Kingston, PA)

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Dr. Wilbur H. Fleck President Emeritus Dr. Wilbur H. Fleck, President Emeritus of Wyoming Seminary, began his career here as a Latin teacher. After six years he became the first Dean of the school. ln 1936 he was appointed President, and he ably ful- filled the resulting duties until his retirement in 1950. Wyoming Seminary students and faculty members alike have benefited immeasurably from Dr. Fleck's aid in the Sprague Memorial Drive and from his efforts to secure an extensive endowment plan. His success as President is evidenced by the degree to which he achieved his goal - to mold youth within a better Christian environment to build a better world. Dean James A. Adams Dean Adams came to Wyoming Seminary in 1920, where he taught in the Mathematics Department with a Master's degree in Mathematics as his chief asset. Upon assuming the duties of Dean of Wyoming Semin- ary in 1936, the Dean began his untiring iob of guid- ing students in their choice of college and of helping them prepare most effectively for their lifetime professions. When the Dean announced his retirement this year, students of Wyoming Seminary began to realize how much they would miss him. He will be long remem- bered and respected by all those who have come in contact with him. -9 E?-'., . Mrs. Carolyn H. Reese Registrar Mrs. Reese, as Registrar, is in charge of the testing program and sending out academic reports. However, this year she has been handling many of the other im- portant duties of a Registrar. ln addition she teaches two classes in second year algebra. Althou h one of Seminar 's most outstanding disciplin- Q Y arians, Mrs Reese has won the respect, admiration, and friendship of all who have been associated with her. Outside the administration office and the classroom, she will most likely be found on the golf course or in her favorite reading chair, but these diversions are only minor interests when compared to her devotion to Wyoming Seminary. Mr. J. Theodore Hughes Dean of Students Mr. Hughes' position as Dean of Students requires him to be chief campus disciplinarian. The students of Wyo- ming Seminary have learned that the man distributing bells and demerits is one of the most likable, friendly, and equitable persons to handle this task. In addition to this, his other administrative duties include counsel- ing, registering, and advising. Even though his executive post keeps him occupied, Mr. Hughes also serves as Head of the Science Depart- ment and teaches chemistry. His consideration and tire- less devotion are responsible for making the sciences more enjoyable to the less interested students.

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WYOMING SEMINARY KINGSTON, PENNA. OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT To the Class of 19593 It is easy to say I shall never forget my days at Wyoming Seminary . It is natural to tell one's friends I shall always remember the things we did together . Time, however, makes a difference. New experiences tend to take the sharpness from our memories. Once- familiar names begin to sound strange. We become less sure of and said and did. That :Ls why we take picturesand keep records. The Yearbook is our second memory. The best ways to keep your school memories fresh is 'to re-visit the campus and to contact your classmates often. When time and distance prevent this, you will find that the pictures and the notes recorded here will be a good substitute. May they always speak to you of happy days spent in study, in play, in friendship. May they always re-awaken your school-day ambitions and ideals. May they ever bring before you the challenge of 'wma ooon, 'rms Tana, mm 'rms BEAUTIFUL . Dr. Ralph VV. Decker, President It was with deep regret that the Board of Trustees, the faculty, and the student body acknowledged the resignation of Dr. Ralph W. Decker, who has served as President of Wyoming Seminary for the past nine years. Each person who, at one time or another, came into contact with Dr. Decker realized the great responsibilities that his position affords and left his presence with a deep respect for the manner in which he fulfilled his obligations. Above all, the students recognized the sincerity and impartiality with which he handled these situations. As general co-ordinator of school affairs, Dr. Decker exerted a portion of his influence in all areas of school activity. During his administration Dr. Decker produced tangible results of his ef- forts in the completion of the new gymnasium, the increase in faculty salaries, and the organization of the Student-Faculty Coun- cil. He was also directly responsible for the teaching personnel and the school employees. The student body as a whole, how- ever, did not come into contact with Dr. Decker in these capacities. The link they had with their President was through the regular Chapel sessions. Here Dr. Decker's excellent speaking ability served to convey his ideas to the student body and to keep them in- formed of the proceedings of their school. It is only after four years that we realize the benefit of these exer- cises and how much they have meant to us. what people looked like ln his new capacity Dr. Decker will come into contact with Wyoming Sem- inary on a few occasions. When he returns, he will be able to look upon his accomplishments and see their effects. S incerelagburj , 2 Ragpi W . Decker ' ECDSIG. of 'I I'L1S'lLSGS ln a large part the excellent name and smooth opera- tion of Wyoming Seminary are due to the efforts and considerations of the Board of Trustees. The influence, whether direct or indirect, that they hold is evident in every aspect of the proceedings. The overburdening tasks of expansion, finance, and general supervision have been expertly handled by this group. Although their influence has often been unrecognized, we have outstanding visual examples of their efforts in the com- pletion of the Wyoming Seminary Gymnasium and the continuation of the improvement of the Seminary campus. BOARD OF TRUSTEES First row: Dr. A. L. Crayton, Dr. R. W. Decker, Z. P. Bennet, Mrs. F. G. Darte, Dr. W. H. Fleck, Dr. G. M. Bell. Second row: J. H. Ottaway, Rev. R. W. Lyon, A. H. Coon, Dr. C. L. Shafer, G. W. Lewis, T. H. Atherton, J. G. Ruggles, G. W. Morgan, Dr. L, W. Bouton, H. B. Schooley, Judge B. R. Jones. .. . . .. ,.....-

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CHARLES LUCAS MARCH Charles L. March was born in Ashfield, Massachusetts, and received his undergraduate Training at Williams College from which hegraduated with a B. A. degree and Phi Beta Kappa key in 1925. After obtaining his Master's degree in Education from Harvard University, he taught English at the Wheeler School in North Ston- ington, Connecticut. ln 19-28 he came to Wyoming Sem- inary, where he taught Junior and Senior English, U. S. History, and Ancient History until his retirement. In the community, Mr. March was a member 'of the Kingston Methodist Church, the Church's official board, and the Dr. Fleck Men's Bible Class, of which he was a 'teacher for many years. He had a preacher's certifi- cate from the Methodist Church and was formerly a supply pastor. ' 3111 Pmuriam In the School Mr. March was a member of the Cum Laude Society and was faculty adviser to the Opinator for twenty-six years, as well as pledge collector for the United Fund and of the Faculty Flower Fund. Prof. March died on February twenty-eighth in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. He is one who must be ranked with the finest teachers our school has ever had the privilege of engaging. His knowledge and ap- preciation of literature were great, and he had the expert ability to convey these to his students. Above all, it must be stated that Prof. March was more than a teacher, he was a loyal and entertaining friend. His death is an inestimable loss to Wyoming Seminary and to the community.