Casady School - Twister Yearbook (Oklahoma City, OK)

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As the late H. G. Wells said: Human his- tory is becoming more and more a race be- tween education and catastrophe. lt can be said that MF. Shaun Kelly, Jr., is one man who is doing everything in his power to pre- vent catastrophe. Mr. Kelly came to Casady in the spring of 1952 to discuss with the trustees the prospect of becoming Casady's second headmaster. He was immediately asked to stay with us, and as soon consented. None of us has ever regretted his quick decision. Born in Frieburg, Germany, the son of a well-known international lawyer, Mr. Kelly came to America in 1920 and soon after moved to western Massachusetts. After six years at Groton, where he became an average student and a great lover of sports, Mr. Kelly attended Harvard from 1932-1936 and Ox- ford from 1936-1939. He captained the Har- vard football team in 1935 and also partici- pated in rugby and rowing. Five years as a teacher at Phillips Exeter Academy, a year of graduate study at the Episcopal Theological Seminary and Harvard School of Education, and four years as head- master of Woodberry Forest, a boy's boarding school in Virginia, have brought to Mr. Kelly a great understanding of youth and the im- portance and aims of education. We here at Casady know fully Mr. Kelly's worth and ability as teacher, leader, and friend. On behalf of the entire school, we of the year- book staff wish to thank Mr, Kelly for coming to us and helping our school grow into the Institution it is today, and with his help and guidance we pray it shall continue to grow for many years to come. Howard Taber, Assistant Headmaster Faculty Shaun Kelly, Jr., Headmaster Mr. Howard W. Taber has been at Casady for the past five years as assistant headmaster and head of the Mathematics Department. He graduated from Yale University with a B.A. i1949l and M.A. H9503 degree in mathe- matics. As assistant headmaster he has taken full responsibility of the school in Mr. Kelly's absences. Along with this quality of leader- ship, Mr. Taber has been an inspiration and friend to the students and faculty. His con- tribution to the sports field has been his posi- tion-as coach of the track team as well as his participation in intramural football and soccer. He is always on hand with his effervescent School SDirit that is greatly noticed and appre- ciated by all. Mr. Taber is the father of two children, Marcia and Norman. His students always enjoy hearing him tell of their antics. Young at heart, Mr. Taber never fails to laugh at a good class joke and come back with his witty repartee. His vigorous personality and his boundless energy have spear-headed many successful projects these past five years. Mr. Taber is an important man of responsi- bility, leadership and understanding.

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Casady School has only one reason for being -its students. All education aims at the development of native competence, to increase economic, social, political, and physical ability. This is our purpose at Casady. Yet at the same time, more is offered. We also want to develop those inner insights that produce goodness in man, and spring from goodness in man. Competence, plus moral direction and inspiration makes men and women civilized. Intellectual power, plus an equal amount of conscience, heart, and spirit, complete our formula for life at Casady School. All these qualities are rooted ultimately in a religious spirit, a spirit binding person to per- son, and each to all, and all to God. ln this broad, yet vital sense Casady is a Church School, and draws from the Christian Faith a mature way of life for campus, home and community now-and, in time, for College, and adult life in the world. CHILTON POWELL, Bishop of Oklahoma The Right Reverend Thomas Casady, D.D., S.T.D., for whom Casady School is named, was consecrated Third Missionary Bishop of the Missionary District of Oklahoma on Octo- ber 2, l927. ln i937 Oklahoma became a Diocese. For twenty-six years until his retire- ment on June 6, l953, Bishop Casady led the Episcopal Church in Oklahoma and left it strong and vital in the Faith. In i946 Bishop Casady conceived the idea of a church school, presenting the spiritual and cultural ideals and standards of the Epis- copal Church. As an original member of the Board of Trustees from i947 until l954, when he became Trustee Emeritus, Bishop Casady was directly responsible for the founding and establishing of Casady School in Oklahoma City. From l952 until the spring of i954 he also served the school as Chaplain, coming each morning for the 8:30 A.M. Chapel ser- vice. His Chapel talks, his simple, straight- forward exposition of the Scriptures, and his leadership in Morning Prayer were a source of strength and inspiration to us all. Only severe- ly failing sight compelled him finally to end his service to the school, We shall always be deeply grateful to Bishop Casady for his leadership and for his steadfast example, wisdom, and concern for us. We are proud of his extraordinary contribution to the Church in Oklahoma, and especially proud to bear his name. We wish him joy in his well-earned retirement.

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4... Mr. Bloodgood came from the University of Wisconsin where he received his B.A. de- gree. He became one of the pioneers of Cosady's faculty. When the school was started seven years ago, Mr. Bloodgood knew that its youth would help him to begin his teaching ca- reer. Since this time the Bloodgoods have two native Sooners, John who is five years old and Jennifer who is two. Mr. Bloodgood has done grad- uate work at the University of Oklahoma. More proof that he intends to become an Okla- homan is that he worked as a Rough-neck last summer. Among his numerous hobbies is amateur play directing. This year his production was Riders to the Sea which he took to the preliminaries and then to the finals. Mr. BIoodgoocl's voice as often been heard in the Chapel recitals, but more impressive to the students is his interpretation of the Saint James Infirmary Blues. Mr. Bloodgood is another fine ex- ample of excellent Casady faculty. Mrs. Gloria Yetman Walker was graduated from the Uni- versity of Oklahoma with a B.S, degree in Physical Educa- tion. She joined our faculty in i952 and was put at the head of the Girl's Sports Depart- ment. As sports instructor, she is loved by every girl who comes in contact with her. She has taught them how to play the game, how to be a leader, and a follower, and how to p r a c tic e sportsmanship. ln other words she has done her job to the letter and then some. In the fall of l953 she took on an extra responsibility as the Dean of Girls, and has been a great help to the students in that respect. She has been a wonderful advisor to both the girls and boys at Casady, and has listened patiently even to the slightest problems they might have. She will be one of the people remembered longest by the alumni. IIE .4 Mr. George Whitney has been teaching Math and His- tory at Casady since its be- ginning eight years ago. As coach and loyal supporter of football, basketball and base- ball teams, he has done more than any other individual to give the boys' sports program its high standard. He grad- uated from Harvard with a B.A. degree, and a L.L.B. from the Harvard Law School. He has three children, Joan, Bar- bara, and George. Joan and Barbara are now attending Cas- ady. Mr. Whitney's personal approach to education is shown in his casual classes, and off-the-subject discussions. They are not only beneficial in academic attainment but also in a well-rounded knowledge of current events. His amicable personality and friendly inter- est in the students does not end with the last class of the day, ,ti Z --.. mlm TW Faculty Meeting