Blue Ridge School for Boys - Blue Ridgian Yearbook (Hendersonville, NC)

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IN MEMORIAM ' ' DR. BOYLSTON GREEN In memory of Dr. Boylston Green: a Loyal patron of the school, an honored and beloved educator, a gracious gentleman who, as a labor of love, served as first president of the Blue Ridge Educational Foundation and gave gener¬ ously of his time and strength, provided impetus toward higher standards and future growth, and contributed inspiring leadership for trustees, faculty, and students alike, this page is gratefully dedicated.

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86-10 1138 DEDICATION As Dean, member of the Board of Trustees, history teacher and counselor, this man has proven his ability, being the driving force behind Blue Ridges’ recent growth and progress. While finn and demanding he has remained personal and friendly. With a unique sense of humor he lightens his classes as well as the general problems of the day. We, the members of the annual staff, dedicate this 1966 Blue and White to Mr. John M. Preston.

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HISTORY OF BLUE RIDGE SCHOOL Blue Ridge School was founded in 1914 by Mr. Joseph R. Sandifer who, until the time of his death in 1956, was owner and headmaster. When Mr. Sandifer, pass ed away, his wife, Mrs. J. R. Sandifer, took charge of the school from 1956 until the late months of 196.3, at which time it was leased from her by The Blue Ridge Educational Foundation, a newly fonned organization com¬ posed of people interested in the school’s progress. The purpose of this transfer was to enable the school to continue, prosper, and grow. Had it not been for the insight of such men as Mr. John R. Brooks, Dr. Bolyston Greene and many others, this rebirth of a wonderfid institu¬ tion might never have taken place. As a college preparatory school. Blue Ridge has throughout the years, sent most of its gradu¬ ates on to various colleges and universities. Although the majority of the students have normally come from the Carolinas and immedi¬ ately adjoining states, there have always been a number of students from more distance areas. Altogether, thirty-five states and fifteen foreign countries have been represented. There have been many noticeable changes around Blue Ridge since The Foundation took charge. And this is only the beginning. In a very short time. Blue Ridge will see many others planned to improve facilities and effectiveness. The most noticeable of the changes which have already taken place, is the new senior system. Under this, the seniors take charge of much of the discipline of the underclassmen. Each year, four proctors are appointed by the faculty and The Board of Trustees to make sure that the sen¬ iors carry out their duties to the best of their ability. By introducing this system, Mr. Preston and Mr. Singletaiy believed that the boys woidd mature more rapidly and be better prepared for the challenges which lie ahead. Although this system is an innovation at Blue Ridge, it has proved itself effective and us efrd. Thus, our school is taking measures to meet the needs of present students and plan for a challeng¬ ing future.