Lenox School - Martin Yearbook (Lenox, MA)

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MR. RICHARD D. SAWYER Mr. Sawyer was one of the school's most iovial masters. His singular brand of humor aroused chortles of delight from all who were exposed to it, be they in his French classroom, on the playing fields, or at his unique diningroom table. Yet Mr. Sawyer's easy-going good nature in no way vitiated the effect of his many endeavors. On the con- trary it eased and hastened the often difficult iob of the boys of becoming men. The end results proved the worth of Mr. Sawyer's en- joyable techniques. His French classes pro- gressed steadily and easily, his teams-var- sity football and basketball-proved them- selves consistently superior and, needless to say, his table ate well. He will be remem- bered for his sincere. desire to help in every way the 'oung men at Lenox. MR. WILLIAM C. BUCHANAN Mr. Buchanan, known for his singular re- serve, was a patient master. He taught Eng- lish and fourth-year French, as well as music and sacred studies. He was a widely educated scholar. Known for his uniquely large library from which he lent books to students, he was a profoundly meditative man, often enioying long solitary walks through the woods, or studiously pondering over the pages of a French play, subconsciously enjoying a Bach Guild concert on his phonograph. The amaz- ing quality of Mr. Buchanan was that, for all his learning, there was not a trace of the pedant. His dry humor made his classes in- teresting. MR. RICHARD L. RUTLEDGE Mr. Rutledge, a mainstay of the history de- partment, was known for his inimitable class- room manner and his boundless energy and enthusiasm. His students will remember, in addition to the World and American history he taught, his wide experiences. In addition to teaching, Mr. Rutledge won honor for the school with his excellent teams: in the fall he has turned out soccer teams, the winter sees him in mukluks drilling an excellent ski team, and in the spring the lacrosse group benefits from his training. Mr. Rutledge never asks his team to do what he cannot do, he is therefore a leader in every sense of the word.

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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

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MR. DAVID L. SOUTHWORTH Exhibiting the mind ot a genius in every- thing he ever studied, Mr. Southworth mas- tered many languages, especially Slavic tongues. His prowess in math was not to be taken lightly. One of the most exciting places to be is alwa s in the bus when he is driv y - ing. Mr. Southworth demanded one thing: willingness to learn. It this was present, Mr. Southworth was easy to get to know. A pun- ster extraordinaire, he was a man with an ex- tremely quick wit. Mr. Southworth was the able coach ot the iunior school soccer and baseball teams. In his tenure at Lenox, Mr. Southworth has demonstrated that he is a scholar, a gentleman and a sportsman. MR. F. BROOKS BUTLER The tall, suave master from Schermerhorn has become one of the best-liked masters. Mr. Butler was noted for his iunior hockey teams, his never-wilting wit, his atfable manner. His English classes were lively, interesting and provocative. A staunch supporter of the iunior Senator from Massachusetts in November, Mr. Butler forced even his opposition to admit that he was cool. With Mr. Oakes he wrote last spring's Master Players production, The Golden Shaft. His pleasant voice always her- alded his arrival, tor Mr. Butler sang, whistled and hummed like a radio from sunrise to sun- set. Relaxed and calm, he was a salubrious example for those of us who became victims of a rushed schedule. ' MR. RIKER L. RAMSBOTHAM Though some students were disillusioned by Mr. Ramsbotham's revelation that he was once in contact with Boss Tweed's niece, most retained their faith in the well-liked and respected historian. His classes in American, Asian or ancient history demonstrated his varied and deep knowledge of his subiect. A member ot the Admissions Committee, he worked hard to keep the calibre of students high. Those who transgressed the laws of the school had great reason to fear his wrath, but his quick sense of humor, though sometimes cynical, made his classes pass quickly and helped give us an insight into the complex- ities of history.