Hebron Academy - Spectator Yearbook (Hebron, ME)

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MR. BENJAMIN BRADLEY OSTHUES B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Tufts Graduate Wrnrk in Psychology and Mathematics at Harvard Mathematics and Coaching A new member of the faculty here this year, Mr. Osthues has helped a great deal to strengthen the department of mathematics and in assisting the athletic coaches at Hebron. A graduate of Tufts, where he took up engineering. Mr. Osthues has made an impressive record in other academies since then. In the classroom he has done a hne job with his students, and, while he keeps them well in hand, he also shows a keen sense of humor. He has also done a great job in coaching the reserve teams in basketball and football, while working with the other coaches with the varsity. The reserve foot' ball team owes most of its success to his ability to teach the sport and handle the boys. A great favorite with the students, he certainly has our best wishes for many ricre sueccsfful years here at Hebron. MR. KENNETH MILTON SHEESLEY AB., University of Pennsylvania M,A., Pennsylvania State College Music and English Although this is Mr. Sheesley's nrst year as a Prof at Hebron, he is by no means new to thc School. lt wasn't so long ago that he was here iu a student's capacity, and pulling down third honors for the year at that. Mr. Sheesley should be com' plimented for the hue work that he has done this year with the band as well as with his English classes. His ever present good nature and wit help to make him one of the most popular faculty mem' bers. Although he has been kept pretty busy keeping the top floor of Sturtevant Linder control, he hasn't been known to use anything but a little diplomacy to settle affairs. We've prolited by his aid and friendship, and will long remember him, l19l

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MR. ROBERT WALTER SCOTT B.S., Colby History and Coaching In his second year at Hebron Mr. Scott has become more wellfliked than ever. His work with the athletic teams on the gridiron has been most helpful. This year he has assumed the duties of assistant hockey coach, and under his watchful eye a fine jayvee hockey team has been molded, In his classroom, as on the athletic field, Mr. Scott is resourceful and competent. His classes are some of the pleasant moments of the day spent by us here at Hebron. His casual humor and keen knowledge of his subject combine to make his class periods thoroughly enjoyable. His honesty and straight' forwardness are respected by all of us. We wish him many enjoyable years at Hebron. MR. MERTON EVERETT LAVERTY B.S., Colby Chemistry and Physics With the exception of those days each week when the chemistry and physics students meet to take those small weekly quizzes , Mr. Laverty's classes are about the most popular of any at Hebron. Mr. Laverty has a way of teaching these subjects so that the classwork loses that drudgery which is so char' acteristic of most classes. Added to this are his great sense of humor and a never ending source of ufastu remarks which never seem to fail him. Mr. Laverty is willing to help a student at any time, and even after the ten o'clock bell one is apt to Und him still working with one or more of the fellows. Although we understand that he is a comparatively new instructor, it is rather difficult to conceive of Hebron without him. It is not only a pleasure to study under Mr. Laverty, but com- pleting a course with him assures a student of a strong foundation. We hope the future students at Hebron will appreciate his work as much as we have this year. l13l

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DANIEL MacFAYDEN Field Secretary and Coach Deacon Danny Macfiayden, the famous big league pitcher? the one who was a star hurler for the Red Sox, the Yankees, and the Braves? the one who went from prep school to the majors in one jump? Oh, noi: he's not here. But there's a hockey and baseball coach here who's really super and answers to your description. Yes, he's well' built, the athletic type, pretty smooth, and very friendly, especially when he smiles and winks at you after wisecracking. 'But he couldn't be famous! he's too much of a regular guy. But it is Danny Macliaydenq yes, the one who played hockey and baseball at Hebron, went into the big leagues at graduation, and now has returned to his alma mater to show this crop of athletes how it's done. That he has been successful is readily proved by our team records. Admired and popular with everyone, Mr. MacFayden is welcomed back for what we hope will be a long stay with the uhome team . MR. EARLE ANDERSON MESSER B.S. in B.A., Northeastern B.S. Ed., State Teachers College at Salem Economic Geography, Bookkeeping, and Business Law and Salesmanship This is Mr. Messer's Hrst year at Hebron, and already he is known and liked as being one of the most friendly and genial of profs . His quiet unassuming manner and pleasant humor are most enjoyable, in and out of the classroom. This fall he turned out a crossfcountry team which would be a credit to any school. Probably the team mem' bers appreciate his tutelage more than any one of us, because they will readily assure you what a fine coach he is. They admire and respect him, both for character and ability. We all do. It is not hard to admire and respect a man who possesses the qualities Mr. Messer does. His honesty, sincerity, and understanding have brought him very close to us. We of the class of '42, wish him all the luck in the world and many pleasant years at Hebron. po