Breck School - Mustang Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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The Rnrtrnd Canon F. Douglas Henderson, D.D. HEADMASTER When Canon Henderson came to Breck in 1953, he immediately assumed the tremendous responsibility of reshaping the old military school into a school which would place its emphasis upon academics. Acquiring the best faculty and administration available, Canon Henderson set out to build a school which would Ire second to none in its standards of excellence. Now the effects of his work can be seen and his effectiveness is unquestionable. In his eleven years at Breck, he has provided the leadership for the important ste{ s in the school’s development. During this time the school has moved to its present modem campus in Minneapolis and has dropped the military program. Breck is now one of the finest college preparatory schools in the area. Canon Henderson's leadership has already had an influence on the future of Breck. He has provided much of the drive for the long range planning which has been done. Under these plans Breck will become a co-cdueational school with increased facilities and enrollment. A new Chapel and a Science and Mathematics building have been planned. These changes will make Breck a unique and complete educational institution. Canon Henderson’s leadership and sincerity are surpassed only by his friendliness. He is both res| ectcd and well-liked by the students. We feel certain that these qualities will make the Canon’s future as progressive as the past. 11

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From left to right: Mr. William Cordingley, Jr., Mr. Leon Toier, Mr. Albert G. Egermayer, Mr. Cole Oehler. Mr. William E. Mudge, The Rev. Canon F. Douglas Henderson, Mr. Reuben L. Anderson. Mrs. Dorothy Rader, Scry., Mr. Morrow Peyton, Mr. I ec H. Slater, Mr. Robert W. Gibson, Mr. Emil Fronk. Not pictured: Mr. L. V. Ackman, Mr. Walter G. Andrews. Mr. James H. Binger, Mr. Robert P. Boblett, Mr. Donald E. Heathcote, Jr., Mr. Sheldon Johnson. The Rt. Rev. Hamilton H. Kellogg, Mrs. G. L. Schuster, Mr. Lee J. Sutton, Jr. BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Breck Board of Trustees is the governing body of Brrrk School. It is responsible for establishing the policies of the school, setting operating budgets, and for capital expenditures. The Board meets four times annually, with the Executive Committee of the Board meeting on call. The members of the Executive Committee are: The Rt. Rev. Hamilton H. Kellogg, Mr. Reuben L. Anderson, Mr. Walter G. Andrews, Mr. James H. Binger, The Rev. Canon F. Douglas Henderson, Mr. Morrow Peyton, and Mr. Emil Fronk. Among the many important decisions made by Brock's Board of Trustees this year, two stand out above the rest. One was the decision for Breck to become completely coeducational during the course of an as-yct-undctcrmined number of years. The other was the establishment of a Long Range Planning Committee under the chairmanship of Mr. Hugh H. Harrison. This Committee has set as its objective the drafting of a plan for Breck School to meet the highest standards of secondary education for the future. The plan, to be finished by June, 1965, will encompass all pliases of secondary curriculum and thinking. In addition it will concern itself with the problems that arise from the transition of a boys’ school to a co-education school. 10

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Mr. Charles Ilsley, Jr. ASSISTANT HEADMASTER Two years ago, when Mr. Ilslcy came to Breck School, everyone was impressed with the proficiency with which he overcame the problems of his office. Since then he has continued to show his qualifications for the job. Bom in Milwaukee, Mr. Ilsley attended the Milwaukee Country Day School. He later enrolled in the Asheville School in North Carolina. In 1962, after receiving his A.B. from Princeton University, he was awarded his Ed.M. at Harvard University. In addition to his job as Assistant Headmaster, Mr. Ilsley enjoys teaching Latin in the eighth grade. He is very much impressed by Breck's faculty and the fine job they are doing. The entire school appreciates Mr. Ilsley's efforts to build a stronger Breck and hopes that his future at Breck will be as successful as the past two years have been. 12