Lenox School - Martin Yearbook (Lenox, MA)

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Q2 MR. G. ROGER HINMAN The rapid growth of Lenox School can be attributed largely in part to the efforts of one man, G. Roger Hinman. His students, number- ing in the thousands during his twenty-five year stay at the school, have benefited from his vast mathematical experience. Memorizer of text- books, complicated examinations, and the aver- ages of the student body, he devoted his keen intelligence to the teaching of his subject. His burdens as Senior Master, head of the Math Department, and Bookstore manager were borne faithfully and conscientiously. Organizing his schedule well, GRH found time aside from his work for chats with the boys as well as for occasional jaunts in his new Corvair. MR. EDWARD A. GLEASON, JR. Mr. Gleason cannot be praised enough for the hours of work he put into athletics. The hockey pond undoubtedly received the most at- tention of anything in the school, with the sailboats a close second. As Athletic Director and Head of the Disciplinary Committee, Mr. Gleason also had French classes to teach. An avid French teacher, he did not let his classes lack interest. Not soon forgotten will be the sight of EAG late at night icing the pond or coaxing along the Gravelly. MR. DAVID H. WOOD Serious, sincere, and amiable, Mr. Wood was a tireless phenomenon of the school. If the be- wildered student had any questions ranging from acting, writing, theology and typing to school policy, chances were that Mr. Wood could an- swer them. ln addition to teaching English and Typing, Mr. Wood carried on his responsibili- ties as dorm master of the Old XVing, advisor of the MARTIN, director-producer of the Dra- matics Club, and Assistant to the Headmaster with admirable success. Minutes spent sitting at his table or in his classes were brightened by his quick-witted puns.

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Mr. Edward A. Gleason, Jr. fChairmanj, Mr. David L. Southworth, Mr. F. Brooks Butler. I As the school expanded rapidly from one hu dred and eight boys in our first form year, to tw, hundred and twenty-eight in our senior year, thi need became apparent for a group of men to decidi and enforce school policy. The Disciplinary Com mittee fulfilled this need. In its first year, the Com mittee was an immediate success. Mr. Southworth Mr. Butler, and Mr. Gleason performed a commend able and admirable job. The Committees proceed! ings were especially important as they set a valuablt and enduring precedent. DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE Formerly at Lenox, students were admitted simply on the basis of I. Q. or personal need. Now with the great growth and turn over of the school, the need for an admissions committee be- came acute. Last year one was appointedg it con- sisted of Messrs. Ramsbotham, Wood, and Saw- yer, who, judging by the fine crop of scholars admitted this year, have done their jobs with a great deal of time and thought. Unfortunately, the work of the committee is 'seldom heard of in normal school life, but con- sidering that only about one out of three appli- cants is admitted, the men do conscientiously the difficult task of judging human qualities. I2 I I Mr. David H. Wood fAssistant Headmasterj, Mr. Richard D. Sawyer, Mr. Riker L. Ramsbotham. I A I

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MR. WILLIAM C. BUCHANAN Of an unobtrusive nature and a latent humor, Mr. Buchanan's contributions to Lenox were quiet but profuse. Versatile, Mr. Buchanan was a teacher of French, English and music. His room was characteristic of his erudite nature: myriads of books shelved in almost every con- ceivable place lined the walls. By no means a secluded scholar, however, Mr. Buchanan was popular by reason of his thoughtfulness and humor. His room, at one time or another, played host to almost everyone in the school. His talents were directed in other fields alsog his constant and excellent accompaniment to the Glee Club and his organization of the school's only music class showed further his resourcefulness and versatility. MR. RICHARD D. SAWYER Known for running one of the more unique tables in the dining hall, Mr. Sawyer continued this individuality into the classroom where he was one of the mainstays of the French depart- ment. A devoted football and basketball coach, he spent much time thinking up new strategies for his teams, and his house was always open to those who wanted to watch televised games with him on Sunday afternoon. He was a man of definite ideas and he demonstrated these, both on the athletic fields and in the class- room. A seven-year man, Mr. Sawyer was one of the few who made up the school's hard core of faculty. MR. RICHARD L. RUTLEDGE Mr. Rutledge was one of the best-liked mas- ters in the school. The fact that he was an individualist impressed his character more firmly in Lenox. Everything he did, from the soccer squad to the ski team, was directed with the same boundless energy and enthusiasm that showed up in his history class. Mr. Rutldege was instrumental in improving the school library and many of the magazines within came from his personal collection. He was always willing to give of himself and his possessions for the bene- fit of the community.