Hoosac School - Owl Yearbook (Hoosick, NY)

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Standing Left to Right: Mr. Critchlow (not a member) Mr. Comer, Mr. Mason, Mrs. McCullough, Dr. Cooley (not a member), Mr. Egerer, Mr. Roy, Mr. Lavino, Mr. Geddes, Bishop Barry, Mr. Areson, Mr. Cushman, Mr. Hatfield. Not Included in Picture: Mr. McKay, Mrs. Ellsworth, Mr. Bently, Mr. Fiddlesof. Father Richards, Mr. Ward. Trustees The trustees have concentrated most of their energy this year toward acquir- ing funds for Hoosac’s proposed building program. Already several of the trustees have demonstrated their support by con- tributing funds totaling about $175,000 since July of 1957. With Colonel Randolph appointed as the head of the fund rais- ing committee, plans have already been solidified for the accumulation of financial resources to support the gradual physical expansion of Hoosac in the next decade. It is not only in the way of financial, support that the trustees have proved themselves indispensable to the school. Coming from all walks of life, they still remain united in their abiding interest in every detail of Hoosac life, no matter how mundane. It is common knowledge that the trustees this year contributed much to the successful implementation of Parent’s Weekend, the new library pro- gram, and the summer language school. For their'unfailing devotion to the school, we of the student body have only felt the deepest gratitude. Page 8

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Dr. Roger G. Cooley Headmaster No one can argue the fact that the fate of a ship weathering a storm depends upon the strength and wisdom of the man in command. Consequently, words devised by human tongue could only partly de- scribe the unremitting devotion and en- thusiasm displayed by Dr. Cooley in his job as Headmaster. From dawn to dusk, from crisis to resolution, he has labored steadfastly to realize his dream of a school dedicated to the standards of a liberal Christian education. Naturally, the going has been rough at times, but Dr. Cooley always has proved himself capable of mastering any given situation. Slowly but surely, fundamental progress has been made under his guidance to improve the daily life of the school community as well as to expand its physi- cal plant. Beset as he is by the gigantic responsibilities of shaping the school’s fut- ure, however, he has seldom failed to find a moment to devote to a student’s prob- lem, no matter how trivial. For this rea- son, Dr. Cooley will long remain in our minds as a comforter, friend, and advisor, during the bleak moments of our youth. Pago 7

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Seated: Mr. Wood, Mr. Yerburgh, Dr. Cooley, Mr. Gilman, Mr. Delano. Standing: Father Spellman, Mr. Stewart, Mr. de Baun, Father Barrett, Mr. Dickie. Faculty The reputation of a school is based on many things; not the least of which is the faculty. We at Hoosac are indeed fortunate to have as our intellectual mentors, men who possess patience, versatility, dedi- cation and, of course, erudition. Confront- ed with the frequently difficult, but never unrewarding task of making stubborn minds to move, and teaching quick minds discipline, this diverse group of men have set for us a goal which, by their guidance, we strive to reach. The goal? To be an educated Christian gentleman, American, and citizen of the world. History, Modern and Ancient Languages, Theology, Science, Mathematics, English . . . Cooley, Yer- burgh, Wood, Gilman, Delano, Stewart, de Baun, Spellman, Barrett . . . The list is Pag8 9 long, the work is hard, but from it we derive man’s most valuable gift; the ability to think! Their influence is not limited only to the classroom. It extends to all areas of our life. Not only are they our teachers; they are our friends as well. Always ready to dispense a sound word of advice over a cup of coffee in the security of their homes, the faculty assumes many varied roles in our daily life. Now a councillor, now a chauffeur, now a cook; they and their wives, if they have them, are al- ways prepared to make our life here as pleasant, as entertaining, and as rewarding as possible. To them, we owe an inestim- able debt.