Casady School - Twister Yearbook (Oklahoma City, OK)

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FHCUII ln the spring of l952, Casady was informed that it was to have a new headmaster, Shaun Kelly, Jr. He was coming to us after four years of experience as headmaster of Woodberry Forest School in Virginia. ln the last year, Mr. Kelly has participated in the wel- fare of groups outside of the school. He is on the member- ship committee of the development board of the Y.M.C.A., and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Symphony Society. A member ot the Headmasters' ASS0Ci- Gfion, Q member gf the Country Day School Headmasters' Association, Mr. Kelly is also on the executive committee of the National Council of Independent Schools, and the Board of Trustees of the Council on Religion of lndepen- dent Schools. All of us are proud of the progress of Casody under the leadership of Mr. Kelly. We are fully aware of his ability as a teacher, counselor and friend. We wish him every blessing in the important task which he has undertaken. We know he will further Casady in the field ot education, and continue to develop his students for the responsibili- ties of life. i ,gem-sf - ' x .e- Q K 5 HOWARD TABER, Assistant Headmaster SHAUN KELLY, JR., HEADMASTER Mr. Taber arrived at Casady School six years ago to head the Mathematics Department. A graduate of Yale University, where he received his B.S. and M.A. degrees in Mathematics, he is now also the assistant headmaster of the school, and does an excellent iob. Mr. Taber has always provided the student body and thefaculty with many laughs from his repertoire ot stories which always helps to keep the school spirit high. His classes are an experience for every student, because he never fails to laugh at a ioke or to come back with one of his originals. His col- lection of mathematical puzzles are an excellent example of his youthful spirit, these puzzles not only keep students guessing, but also some of the faculty. As far as sports are concerned he is the coach of the track squad, as well as an outstanding soccer player. He also coaches one of the intra- mural tootball teams. His bubbling personality and boundless energy have been the start ot many successful proiects for the school. The zeal and determination which he infuses into all he does has been the reason for their great success. Mr. Taber is an inspiration to the students and the faculty and we hope that his leadership and understanding will be with us at Casady for many years to come.

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The Right Reverend Thomas Casady The Right Reverend Thomas Casady, D.D., S.T.D., secrated the 3rd Missionary Bishop of the Missionary Oklahoma on October 2, T927. ln l937, Oklahoma diocese. For 26 years, before his retirement on .lune he lead the Episcopal church and left it strong in was con- District of became a 6th, l953, the faith. ln i946 he expressed his desire for a church school, repre- senting the cultural and spiritual standards of the Episcopal church. This was the foundation of Casady. Bishop Casady was a member of the Board of Trustees from T947 to l954, at which time he became Trustee Emeritus. From i952 to the spring of 1954, he Served as our school chaplain, coming each morning for the 8:30 service. Only his severely failing sight forced him to drop his responsibilities as our chaplain. The informality of his talks in Chapel proved in- spirational to each of us. His wisdom and concern for us set an example which we all should follow. Since his retirement he has returned to Casady for several morning services. We are all very proud of Bishop Casady for whom our school is named, we are proud of him as the founder of our school, we are grateful to him for his spiritual leadership and his pioneer- ing couiogep we appreciate his genuine friendship. We wish him the best of luck in his well deserved retirement. The Right Reverend Chilton Powell The Rt. Rev. Chilton Powell has been doing an excellent job for the benefit of Casady School since he was consecrated as the Bishop of Oklahoma. Not only does he take an interest in the school by being an important member of the Board of Trus- tees, but also in our Chapel services. The School is interested in developing the religious spirit of the students, the kind of spirit which binds person to person and all to God. ln this broad, yet important sense, Casady is a Church School in which the students are able to achieve a more mature way of life on the campus, at home, and in the commun- ity. Because ofhis leadership, the students hold Bishop Powell as a great guide for their spiritual life. -12--

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KMRSJ GLORIA WALKER University of Oklahoma B.S. Dean of Girls Mrs. Walker has two great spheres of activity. At school she must cope with waxing maidens who have recently shown a marked predelic- tion for chewing gum, ditching afternoon ex- ercise, and getting married. At home she must cope with Herrmann and William, and it is difficult to tell which is more taxing. At all times, however, she seems to have the situa- tion well in hand. SAM BOTKIN Oklahoma A and M B.A. University of Chicago M.A. University of Oklahoma Bible Chaplain Advisor of Newspaper Mr. Botkin arrived this year to assume the position of first full-time Chaplain at Casady School. ln addition tothese duties he has made numerous contributions toward the better or- ganization of extra-curricular activities. ln addition to serving as newspaper advisor Mr. Botkin has been the guiding spirit in the forming of the lower school boys Pep Club. ARTHUR GIBSON Oklahoma City University B.A. Oklahoma University M.A. Driver's Training Athletic Director The arrival of Mr. Gibson has infused new life into the Casady athletic program. During the short time that he has been with us he has reorganized the entire sports program so that it functions both smoothly and efficiently, and he is never without constructive ideas for the betterment of the student body as a whole. His calm and even disposition is always in evidence even in his dealings with referees at basketball games. -14...