Hoosac School - Owl Yearbook (Hoosick, NY)

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The Rev. James L. Whitcomb North Bennington, Vermont Acting Chaplain After serving Hoosac School for a number of years as both Headmaster and Rector, Father Whitcomb thought that he could settle down to a peaceful existence at his Cold Spring Farm. But when Canon Williams tlid not return this fall, to whom could Hoosac turn but Father Whitcomb? Under his benign influence the chapel has improved both spiritually and materially. All Hoosac owes him a vote of thanks for his time and help. Mr. Walter C. Wood Its. University of Vermont, EdM. Harvard Bennington, Vermont Director of Admissions, Director of Studies, Science During the course of an average day at Hoosac, Mr. Wood is frequently seen descending into, or ascending from, the subterranean depths of his laboratory, where he attempts to get the Hoosac students well-versed in the complicated formulae and tables which compose the mysteries of Chemistry. At other times he may be found working diligently in his office, looking over new applications, studying testing programs, and advising the boys in their choice of colleges. Mr. Randolph Gilman H.A. Amherst Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Mathematics Although Mathematics is usually looked upon by the average student with groans of agony, Mr. Gilman has simplified his courses so that all students can understand the science behind mathematics and do well. When the course material must of necessity become difficult we only hope Mr. Gilman's patience with us will last. His extra-curricular duties include much scheduling work, assisting in the testing program, and being adviser to The Rifle Club. Pag© 9

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The Faculty Seated, Mr. Delano, Father Whitcomb, Dr. Cooley, Mr. Wood. Mr. Gilman Standing, Mr. Cusano, Mr. Stewart, Mr. MacCracken, Mr. Dingman, Coach Dickie Absent, Mr. Hollister, Mr. Rrachfeld, Mr. Grand The Trustees E. GEORGE LAV 1 NO 26, CHAIRMAN Philadelphia, Pennsylvania THE RT. REV. FREDERICK L. BARRY Episcopal Bishop, Diocese of Albany Honorary Chairman, Albany, New York EDWARD S. McKAY, VICE CHAIRMAN New York, New York WILLIAM PITT MASON, JR., ESQ. 10 Secretary and Treasurer New York, New York MRS. LINCOLN ELLSWORTH New York, New York MRS. HALL PARK McCULLOUGH North Bennington, Vermont New York, New York WILLIAM H. ARESON 30 New York, New York JAMES A. BENTLEY '41 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania E. SANDERSON CUSHMAN South Shaftsbury, Vermont New York, New York JOEL EGERER New York. New York HARRISON F1DDLESOF New York, New York LASCELL.ES A. GEDDES 20 New York, New York EDGAR W. HATFIELD, ESQ., ’27 New York, New York THE RT. REV. DAVID E. RICHARDS Episcopal Bishop of Central America JOHN F. ROY ’28 Troy, New York TOM S. WARD Greenwich, Connecticut Pag® 8

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Richard A. MacCracken A.B. William and Mary, M.A. Johns Hopkins Baltimore, Maryland Latin, French In addition to teaching a heavy load of French and Latin classes, as well as raising William, Mr. MacCracken has continued last year’s Riding Club. His persistency gets the boys to the stables and will eventually produce some very good riders. Mr. MacCracken began early to prepare his classes for college entrance board tests, and this has proved a great asset to his students taking these tests. Anthony Dingman A.B. Dartmouth Princeton, Massachusetts English Although Mr. Dingman’s tests are hard, it is a consolation to realize that we are studying our own language. Wading through the intricacies of grammar and literature is not easy, but most students have begun to get a new and interesting insight into literature, and through literature, into themselves and others. In addition to his classes, Mr. Dingman has been of great help in the organization of plays, dance decorations, and The Owl Board. W. Howard Delano BS. University of Vermont Burlington, Vermont English, Speech. P.O.A.D., Theology- Mr. Delano came to Hoosac front The Kent School, where he had been teaching for a number of years. In addition to classroom duties, Mr. Delano could be found this fall puttering down in his Volkswagon to the old school's ball field to teach soccer to the J. V. team. Mr. Delano was also of considerable help in this year’s presentation of the Boar’s Head and Yule Log festival. Pago 10