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

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The primary purpose for which Blue Ridge School has existed for fifty-two years is to pre¬ pare boys for college. During these years it has assumed responsibility not for intellectual de¬ velopment alone, but for physical and spirtual growth as well. Growth, of course may be measured by the rings of a tree trunk, by the buttons on a rattlesnake’s tail, or by the invisi¬ ble processes by which the mind is stretched. By whatever means it takes place, change is inevitably involved. How is one trained for a world in which change is occurring at a rapidly accelerating rate? Certainly not just by the acquisition of an accumulation of knowledge at a time when the volume of knowledge is in¬ creasing more rapidly than the mind can ab¬ sorb it. Emphasis we believe, must be given to those disciplines which influence the de¬ velopment of civilized, articulate, compas¬ sionate individuals prepared to form sound value judgments. Acceptance of responsibility such as that demanded in the preparation of this book contributes to the wholesome kind of growth which the school considers the basis of true education. Mr. Singletary We all learn from our experiences. As the 1966 graduating class leaves Blue Ridge School use what you have learned. Use both the good and the bad, use both what you have learned in and out of the classroom. As you work and learn make everything count toward some¬ thing. If you do your best then what else can you ask of yourself. Mr. Preston 8

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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.

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ADMINISTRATION JOSEPH E. SINGLETARY Ileadnuister A.B. Davidson College; A.M.; University of Virginia. A)td gladly icoiild he learn, and gladly teach . — Cdiaucer JOHN M. PRESTON Dean University of North Carolina; Cleinson Uni¬ versity; A.B.; Wofford College. “Seek to delight, that they may mend man¬ kind and, while they captivate, iiifonn the mind. — Cowper 9