Lenox School - Martin Yearbook (Lenox, MA)

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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.

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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. GEORGE R. FAXON Mr. Faxon, most proficient in mathematics and science, was one of the mo-re versatile members of the faculty. Possessing an almost superhuman patience, he was interested in teaching students to think and not to mem- orize. Even on dreary Mondays his subtle wit could evoke sudden laughter from his classes. Having once been a professional tennis play- er, Mr. Faxon was instrumental in fielding a competent squash team in winter and a top- flight tennis squad in the spring. He was ex- tremely broad-minded and liberal in his out- look and proved to be one of the most re- spected masters in the school. MR. MORTIMER F. LAPOINTE Mr. LaPointe was noted for his strict, dis- ciplinarian methods. His voice could often be heard chastening and hastening lax boys in the classroom, dormitory or on the playing fields. These methods were usually effective. After a summer at Trinity College, Mr. La- Pointe returned to teach an augmented biol- ogy course. His room in Monks Hall became a fascinating biological exhibit, boasting snakes and other local wildlife. His teams did Lenox justice: he helped with football in the fall, coached JV hockey in the winter and pro- duced a first-rate lacrosse team in the spring. North Cottage, his dormitory, housed thirteen fifth formers who were ably helped and guided by their strong-willed housemaster. MR. KENNETH P. BEMIS One of the quickest masters on campus, both with his mind and his -feet, Mr. Bemis was one man who lust managed to keep ahead of the continual flow of students who came to ask him about anything from a mark to Plato's Symposium. Always willing to talk with students, he held frequently heated de- bates in his apartment. Faculty advisor to the St. Martin's Society, he has done much that is helpful, via that group. Head of the Tuck Shop, he can often be found sweating over the financial statement of the month. We will remember Mr. Bemis as the mild-man- nered little man who managed to keep his hair-raising sixth form dorm under control.