Hoosac School - Owl Yearbook (Hoosick, NY)

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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.

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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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Mr. Walter C. Wood B.S. University of Vermont, Ed M. Harvard Bennington, Vermont Science-Science Club It would be rather difficult to find a teacher more dedicated to his pro- fession than Mr. Wood. Former princi- pal of Bennington High School, he has brought with him to Hoosac a back- ground of valuable experience in work- ing with students in all phases of school life. Because of Mr. Wood’s patience, un- derstanding, imaginative teaching and unparalleled sense of humor, Hoosac students have never failed to acquire an abiding interest and knowledge of the complex subject matter of Physics and Chemistry. Mr. Randolph Gilman B.A. Amherst Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Mathematics-Director of Admissions To head the Mathematics department of a school such as Hoosac is a tre- mendous job in itself; however it, along with numerous other jobs of importance, is done with a great deal of ability and ease by the very versatile Mr. Gilman. When found in his office, Mr. Gilman may be doing one of several duties, which includes looking over new appli- cations, making out schedules, planning the activities of the Rifle Club of which he is the advisor, or correcting papers of his numerous Mathematics sections. An easy-going, reliable master, Mr. Gilman adds immeasurably to the life of the school. Mr. James G. Stewart A.B. Centre College, A.M. University of Pennsylvania Ashland, Kentucky History, English Although this is only Mr. Stewart’s second year at Hoosic, he has already earned himself an endurable place in the estimation of most Hoosacian stu- dents. With his extraordinary know- ledge of historical detail and appreci- ation for the arts, Mr. Stewart has dis- played in his classes that rare ability of endowing a seemingly mundane histor- ical occurance, or a English poem with a sense of immediate importance and urgency. Also his ability to understand boys has made him this year the faculty advisor to the Student Council, which after many years of non-existence, has finally been re-organized under his cap- able guidance. Page 10