Darrow School - Shaker Post Yearbook (New Lebanon, NY)

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rimm tlfflilor of Seniorsl. Stampleman tPhotographyl, leppeson Sporisl lhzllelbzzum llfrlitor-in-l.'l1i1',fJ, Hill tficticitics and Facultyj, lm 1 rtl, The Pe board The Peg Board has succeeded not only in making many improvements, but also in building a younger group of reporters for years to come. The new printing format and increased number of photographs, ex- perimented with last year, have been per- manently adopted by us. This year three issues have been published under the ex- cellent counseling of our faculty adviser, lVlr. Nunley. All the tasks of editing the newspaper, except printing, are done by us. The main contributions to the newspaper were made by Terry M. B., Turner, Manley, Hill. Hemingway, Horwitz. and Von Mer- tns. in addition to the editorial staff. Our principal aim, in publishing the Peg Board, is to please everyone. We feel we have suc- ceeded in this by presenting interesting and informative alumnae news, editorials on various topics, a slight touch of humor, a good sports and social section, and usually a feature article on some point of interest to all. The Yearbook The Editorial Committee for the ,59 yearbook has worked hard to produce a yearbook that would afford satisfaction to everybody connected with our school. The work has been enjoyable and varied, though difficult and demanding at times. We would like to thank our faculty advisor, Mr. Mac- Caffey, for his guidance, and to make particular mention of the indispensable as- sistance rendered by Smith Robertson, Dun- can Henderson, M. B. Terry, ,lay Powers, and Stafford Keegin. Wilmot Editor? , Manley lPholog Page 45 tAssociale Editorl. Von Mertens tlunior Editorl, Haig tSports Emerson Uunior Eclitorl, Frenkel tErlitor-in-Cliiefl Turner tAlumni Editorl, Terry M. B. tCirculation Editorl Powers raphyl.

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seg' Wufzul Rohrer, Grimm, Manley, Cette, Akin, Kohlman. Front row- Rolwrlson, Mr. Anrlerson, Stampleman. Science Seminar The Science Seminar met for one period every Thursday night. We of the seminar were given the opportunity of furthering our knowledge in science beyond that taught in a classroom course. This year we conversed on the philosophy of science. but for the most part we read and discussed reading matter of great interest to us all. We enjoyed in a perplexed sort of way reading both Hoyleis hook on astronomy and James Coleman's book called Relativity for the Layman. We took several field trips to Williams College, Union College, R.P.l., and Pittsfield to hear lectures. We are grate- ful to Mr. Beaver, our Physics teacher, for aiding us in the understanding of the al- ways fascinating subject of science. iddle East Seminar Prompted by the many dramatic and disturbing changes in the Middle East dur- ing the preceding months, lVlr. Anderson, our American History instructor, in Octo- ber of 1958 formed a discussion group to study the countries in this area. Any sen- iors that were interested in joining this group were cordially welcomed. Every Thursday evening, for forty-five minutes, we would have informal gatherings to talk about the modern history and political events of each nation. One of our activities was a conference held in April at the Emma Willard School. Here a few students from many New England preparatory schools had the opportunity to express and discuss their views on the Middle East. N XY! Von. Mertens, Frerlvrilhal, Powerx, llatlelbaunz, Mr. Beaver Page 46

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.alll Marching Band gives the Soccer Team added support. Play-Readin Club This year. under the guidance of lVlr. Nunley. the Play Reading Group spent many enjoyable and profitable evenings reading several notable plays. As a result we have gained an understanding and deep- er insight into the creativeness and expres- siveness that stems from the author to the story itself. Reading has developed our own expressiveness and public speaking. After obtaining an acquaintance with Arthur Miller llleallz of a Salesman, All My Sonsl. Tennessee Williams lThe Class Menageriei. and Dryden 41411 For Lovel, we read an original play. written by Mr. Nunley. in front of a live audience. Next year we will have the benefit of a stage and auditorium where we will present actual productions. Although this yearis group has achieved much. with the new theater, com- bined with lVlr. Nunley's advice and aid, we hope to attain even greater heights in the future. The Marchin Band The Marching Band, under the direc- tion of lVlr. Lehmann, for its second sue- cessful year gave to the school the addition- al spirit it needed to win its games. and also contributed very much to the life of the school. Every Tuesday evening during the year. we met in room F of Vvickersham House. and from our practice sessions music of a sort began to ring through the schoolis corridors. The first part of the year was spent in perfecting our marches. but after the Christmas vacation we spent most of our time learning the more classical ap- proach to music. lVlany boys are playing in- struments who have only taken them up this year. For this and other benefits. we thank Darrow's music department. Keegin, Atkin, Mr. Nunley, Carpenter, Moy. Front row-Manley Carter Terry M .B . Page 44