Hebron Academy - Spectator Yearbook (Hebron, ME)

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X f . we' K MR. GERALD DOUGLAS CUSHING A,l3,, Bates English, Public Speaking, Debating, and Draniatics MR. ELON STANLEY KITCHIN A.B., Colby Matlieinatics and Coaching Mr. Kitchin has got what it takes to make a top notch Prof. He knows his math from A to Z, knows his students likewise, and just how to handle them so as to keep them continually interested in his subjects. His patience is surpassed only by his continual wit. Hour after hour he goes over the same problems, trying to instill part of his knowlf edge in the heads of his pupils. As everyone knows, Mr. Kitchin is a ski enthusiast in every sense of the word and puts endless hours into the team and recreational groups here at school. As a Prof. or a coach, his work for us will never be forgotten. Thanks a lot. Mr. Kitchin, we appreciate it all. Mr. Cushing is indeed a friend to all those who know him. Not only does he teach English to senior and junior classes, but also finds time to conduct a class in public speaking, to coach debating and dramatics, and to assume charge of the athletic publicity of the Academy. Mr. Cushing's quiet and patient way of drilling English composition and literature into the heads of his students has proven very etlective. His accomplishments in dramatics and debating are to be admired, for, as in class, the boys can sense his willingness to aid them, and therefore do their best work to please him. We know that Mr. Cushing will be regarded with high esteem by the students of Hebron Academy in the coming years, and we assure the prof that the class of '42 will always cherish him in their memories. l16l

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MR. ROBERT DRAYTON METCALF A.B,, Aniherstg Edlvl., Harvard English Again it has come time to pay tribute to one of the best liked professors in the school, and to one who, although his course is undisputably the hardest in the eurriculuin, has succeeded in making it so interesting that his class is looked forward to by even the most iiidolent among us. The secret of his success in making his classes so interesting is unknown even to those who take English from him, It may be because of his well known trait of attention to the most minute details or the fact that from his great store of knowledge be is always pulling out some little point that is interest' ing but not in the text, or even his frequent reference to sports, baseball in particular, by means of which he makes some of his points clear. Wlietliei' we learn our English or not, Metty will long be remembered by each of us as one of the best fellows that we have ever been connected with, and in a good number of cases, it must be said that we have learned more about our mother tongue in his course than we ever did in one year's time l1CfUlQ'. MR. ROBERT MALCOLM WAUGH All., Colbyg Mfr., lvliddlehury French Our French Department is very ably supervised by Mr. Vvfaugh, who, both in class and out, is a French instructor and scholar of great ability and patience. He is always ready to make due allow' ances for the fellow who ujust can't seem to get the stuff . His very capable instruction in the rudiments of le francais is often interestingly mingled with accounts of his journeys in France, and, although at the time they do not seem to help with the conjugation of uavoirn, his students soon realize that through these talks they have picked up new French phrases and idioms and understand more fully French customs and manners. Mr. Wriiigli has shown his organizing ability in the line job he has done in supervising the publishing ol' our class annual. We will try to make good use of the tools Mr. Waugh has placed in our hands as we think enviously of the students who will have the privilege and the experience of studying under him next year. wi

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MR. WADE ELMER MARLETTE AB., Elon Economics, General Science. Mathematics. and Coaching The southern drawl of Coach Marlettc is a famed part of the school. It has spurred his football teams on to successful seasons. Coach again completed the fall season with an impressive record behind him. His spirit and desire to win are two of the reasons for his teams' success in track as well as foothall. A true Southerner, Coach displayed his ability in a true Northern sport by ably tending the goal for the faculty team in hockey. In the class- room, he is noted for his light, spirited talks, which are accepted with much enthusiasm by the students. Although we know Hebron teams will always be successful under his tutelage, we wish him all the luck in the world for future seasons. MR. ARTHUR WOODROW MERRIFIELD A.B., Bates French Mr. Merrifield is that happy Frenchman with the fine tenor voice who resides in Atwood. The k'Bonhomme is one of the few people at Hebron who always manage to look and act happy. Those who have hcen fortunate enough to have Mr. Merrifield in class will testify that one has to be sur la balle to get good grades in his difficult though interesting classes. Mr. Merriheld is the proud owner of L'Oiseau Bleu . This famous blue Plymouth, rumored to be of the vintage of 1932, is fast becoming a Hebron tradition as the car which has been pushed the most miles per student. Mr. Merrifield will long remain in our memories as a true friend and a Hne instructor. l17I 2