Hoosac School - Owl Yearbook (Hoosick, NY)

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Seated L to R: Mrs. Brownell, Miss Cooley, Mrs. Hillman. Row 1, L to R: Mr. Arico, Mr. Henningsen, Miss Bell, Mrs. Schneider, Mrs. Frost, Mr. F. Frost, Mr. Sedgwick. Row 2: Mr. McEboy, Mr. J. Frost, Mr. G. Frost and Skrzydlewski. Staff The measure of the worth of any in- stitution depends considerably upon the efficiency and devotion of its staff. In this particular respect, Hoosac is singularly fortunate. Although the business office has lost the irreplaceable and faithful ser- vices of Mrs. Spiak, who resigned early this year, it gained a new business man- ager in the person of Mr. Sedgwick, who has done much toward giving the school a workable budget for the past year. The business office also boasts such stalwarts as Miss Linda Cooley, Mrs. Hillman, and Miss Brownell, who busy themselves at working out the administrative problems of the school, as well as in finding time to lend a sympathetic ear to the complaints of the students. In the kitchen, Hoosac’s beloved chef, Charlie Henningsen, and his capable assistants, Florence Bell and Ger- trude Schneider, well know the truth of the old saying that the “way to a man’s heart lies through his stomach.” The high quality of meals at Hoosac has accomplish- ed wonders in maintaining over-all morale in the school. Nor is it ever possible to for- get the loyalty and assiduous efforts of the Frost contingent in maintaining the gen- eral appearance of the school grounds. To all of those named above, we of the student body would like to extend our heart-felt gratitude. Page 13

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Mr. Peter F. de Baun B.A. Princton University New Cannon. Connecticut Mathematics-History-Owl Board Advisor Although Mr. de Baun’s courses are usually taught on a high intellectual plane, students have seldom failed to find them challenging as well as thought-provoking. Outside of his teach- ing activities, Mr. de Baun is active in directing the physical education pro- gram for those who fail to find a niche on varsity teams and also in advising the Owl Board. Mr. de Baun also has the distinction of owning a Volkswagon which is the second in a fleet of foreign cars owned by the faculty. The Rev. Robert W. Spellman A.B., L.T.H. University of Saskatchenan Pittsfield, Massachusetts French Father Spellman came to Hoosac to take over the French department, after having spent many years overseas as the rector of the American Church of the Ascension in Munich, Germany. By means of inspired teaching flavored with Gallic wit, Father Spellman has shown Hoosac students that a study of the French language can open up new doors of experience. Through his patient guid- ance, his students have gained confi- dence in their ability to communicate certain basic thoughts in a foreign lang- uage; an ability which will prove in- valuable for those seeking future em- ployment in foreign countries. In ad- dition to his teaching load, Father Spell- man has assumed the duties of assistant coach in athletics. Mr. Harry Dickie Bennington. Vermont Superintendent of Grounds, Director of Athletics Mr. Dickie has again this year been almost solely responsible for guiding the school athletic program. Although he has found it often necessary to solicit the assistance of other faculty masters to coach the j.v. teams and the physical education program, he must receive the credit for the splendid record turned in by varsity teams this year. Although Mr. Dickie places a great deal of emphasis upon winning varsity games, he still is a stickler for the cultivation of good habits of sportsmanship and fairness on the playing field. Page 12

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A Sixth Form year is possibly the most important year in a Hoosac boy’s early life. The training and education that has gone on without surcease has now come to a climax and the sought for stamp of approval is not far off. Many things happen to Sixth Formers, which they do not expect. Suddenly, they find themselves on top. They are the ones who are being pressed to do things of a quite different nature than before. They are ex- pected to be leaders. The realization takes hold that they are free because being a Sixth Former has its rewards, among which is a wider latitude in which to work. But freedom, the domain of the free, is not made up of one way streets. Once it has been gained, it has to be protected by a demonstration of worthiness. Hence, the Sixth Former has attained something after years of waiting, only to find that there are strings attached. On the threshold of mature life, of higher education, he sees that what he now has, demands much more of him than all he has put in to earning it. Hoosac boys should have learned this lesson well. If they have, they will go out prepared to give time and energy to the even more demanding responsibilities which their freedom has imposed on them.