Lenox School - Martin Yearbook (Lenox, MA)

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I-IEADMASTEIVS MESSAGE - As one grows in the knowledge of the human being, one learns that much of what happens in life and in human relationships happens underneath the surface of what we outwardly express. In this respect we are not unlike icebergs-what appears in our outward behavior and actions is in large part only symbolic of what is underneath us in what we call mind, spirit, soul. In'William Gibson's play The Miracle Worker, one sees Helen Keller shut from the outside world in sight and hearing, feeling but not comprehending it, trying to express what was inside and crying for expression, symbolized in ways which were not rightly interpreted until Anne Sullivan, her teacher, came to see her. Then life took on a new dimension, for in Anne Sullivan the symbols were perceived, and the locked up spirit was able to make a right expression. Much of life is made up of symbols-the outward signs which express an inner quality, idea, value, truth. We must intepret the symbols here, for often they say much more to us than words. When I look at an athletic field, what do I see? I see a symbol for courage, for team-play, for the experience of pain without quitting, for the control of temper, for a willingness to give and not to count the cost -the outward signs of inner values. When I walk these green fields I see much more than grass. What boys have done there gives me renewed courage to get on with the task of pointing boys in the direction in which the Spirit would have us go. At the hockey ponds I see a symbol of devotion-I see more than ice, water, and piles of snow -I see devoted men going out at night to make ice for the game next day. The hours of missed sleep to prepare the rinks mount up into the high figures-devotion to the task. The same can be said at the ski slope where courses are laid in the early hours while the school sleeps. What is a study hall? It is a symbol of the search for truth, for patience to stay with an assign- ment, for the opportunity to learn how to concentrate and to comprehend. r The iob system of the school is a symbol of our dependence upon one another-we are not nearly as independent as we like to think. To live in society means that we are very much cogs in a wheel, and if one is not loyal and steady at his task, then all suffer-a hall is dirty, the dishes are wet, a classroom is without chalk, a can in the incinerator explodes and a boy is iniured. Responsibility and the need for it cries out in the iob system. When a boy graduates from the school he himself becomes a symbol of Lenox. His outward ac- tions give the sign to others of what we are who make up this community. If he fails in college, then this reflects upon the whole school, for he is our symbol. If he is not responsible, loyal, a team-work- er, walks away from the hard task, is interested first in his own pleasure, is content to be the priv- ate when he could be the captain, then this manifests to those who observe what we are, back in the school community. There is a wealth of fine symbols at Lenox School-it would be hard to find as many in other places. As I stand away from the school now and then to pause and reflect upon it, I am indeed both proud and grateful to live and work among such a group of persons-men, women, boys who symbolize so much of the best in life as revealed through the spirit of one Jesus Christ, who is the Lord and Master of life and the Symbol for all mankind to follow. R. L, C. Daily notices in hand, M-r. Curry starts another day at Lenox School. 1 I

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FACULTY ' Q

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MR. G. ROGER HINMAN As Senior Master, in his 27th year of teach- ing at Lenox, Mr. Hinman has taught literally thousands of boys. Head of the math depart- ment, he was the symbol of the school's high academic standards. GRH has played an in- tegral part in the development of Lenox, working as organizer of the schedule, in charge of testing and measuring, the grade sheet and class ranking. He manages the book store and is one of the best organized and most thorough of men. He has often found time outside his heavy schedule to help boys. Undoubtedly he is one of the most respected and dedicated members of the community. MR. DAVID H. WOOD One of our foremost memories of Mr. Wood was the rude awakening that came through the dormitory punctually at 6:30 ev- ery morning, as DHW shook the sixth form out for another day in pursuit of truth. This was not his only function, he also was assist- ant to the Headmaster, member of the Ad- missions Committee, and faculty advisor to the MARTIN. Perhaps most recognizable of his talents was his able direction and pro- duction of the top-notch plays of the Dramat- ics Club. Mr. Wood will be remembered not only for the above, but for his quick-witted puns, his sincere interest in the students, and his understanding of boys' needs. l MR. EDWARD A. GLEASON,JR. If one word could be used to describe Mr. Gleason it would be affable. This affability was evident whether he's teaching one of his fine French classes or coaching the hockey team. Mr. Gleason has long been respected for his willingness to work instead of merely del- egating a iob. Many were the nights that he spent working in his capacity as Director of Athletics or putting a coat of ice on the hock- ey rink for the next day's game. Besides his regular duties Mr..Gleason served as an ef- ficient member of the Disciplinary Commit- tee. He was always considerate and went out of his way to help boys when confronted with a problem and it is for this that he will be remembered. V