Millbrook School - Tamarack Yearbook (Millbrook, NY)

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XAVIER PRUM, B.S., A.M. Pbyricr, Malbemazirr Mr. Prum is a native of the Grand Duchy of Luxem- bourg. He studied there and at the University of Lou- vain, Belgium, before coming to the U. S. in 1915. Mr. Prum taught mathematics, physics and meteorology at Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa, New York University and the Newman School of Lakewood, N. J., where he was headmaster. He came to Millbrook in 1941. RENE E. CLARK, A.B., A.M. P76721-'b, spanifb After graduating from Germantown Academy and Princeton University, Mr. Clark went to Harvard and received his master's degree there in 1933. He travelled extensively abroad, then taught French at Cambridge junior College for seven years, coming to Millbrook in 1942. Because of Mr. Clark's enthusiasm for photo- graphy, and his knowledge of the subject, it has become the principal free-time pursuit of a large group of boys, Both his own darkroom and that of the school's Photo Service offer exceptional facilities. The Photo Group, The Tamarack, the Silo and the Millbrook amateur pho- tographers are indebted to Mr. Clark for his unselhsh work and wise guidance. ALBERT C. BOOTHBY, A.B., A.M. Hirlory, Geography, Civirr After obtaining his A.B. at Bowdoin in 1929 and his A.M. at Columbia, Mr. Boothby was appointed head of the history and athletic departments at Tabor Academy. He has also taught at Plymouth Teacher's College and the Eastern Montana Teacher's College. In 1943 Mr. Boothby came to Millbrook to teach history, geography and civics. In 1945 he did summer work at the American University in Washington, D. C. Both the fire depart- ment and the rifle range are under his direction. Besides all this, he holds two fortnightly discussion groups on current events at his house throughout the year, coaches the younger boys in football, and is varsity basketball coach. NEALE E. HOWARD, A.B., A.M. Cbemirlry, Mazlwemalirr After studying at Farmington Teacher's College, Mr. Howard attended Bowdoin College, where he received his A.B. degree in 1937. In the next few years, he taught at St. Mary's School in New Hampshire and at Taft, as well as doing graduate work at Stanford University. He served in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters as a lieutenant in the U. S. N. R. during the war and came to Millbrook in 1945. Mr. Howard is faculty adviser to the School Store Committee and looks after the senior dormitory. His keen interest in astronomy and his thor- ough knowledge of the subject have inspired a number of boys to select astronomy as a hobby, and under Mr. Howard's guidance a large reflecting telescope was built by them, in addition to several smaller ones. Mr. Howard has also done much to foster interest in skiing. He in- stalled a ski tow and jumping platform on Mount Marcy and coaches the ski team. REES J. FRESCOLN, JR., A.B., A.M. Englirlo After graduating from Choate in 1928 and Wesleyan in 1932, Mr. Frescoln went on to Harvard where he studied for one year. Upon gaining his A.M., he went to George School where he taught English and dramatics, coached the varsity football team and was director of summer school. At Millbrook, he is the faculty adviser to the Silo, directs the school plays, and coaches the line for the varsity football team. Mr. Frescoln came to Millbrook in 1950. 7

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ARTHUR F. TUTTLE, A.B. Senior Mailer, Malnernaliar Mr. Tuttle graduated from Westminster School in 1911. At Westminster he was a prefect, and captain of the baseball team. At Yale University, where he received his degree in 1915, he was a member of the Scroll and Key, the Whiffenpoofs, the University Glee Club and the Choir. After serving on the Mexican border, and as a first lieutenant in the held artillery in the A. E. F. f1917-19181, Mr. Tuttle returned to an active business career in Chicago. He was finalist in the Western Na- tional Racquets in 1929, and became associated with Millbrook School before its opening in 1931. Mr. Tuttle coaches tennis, squash, and the second hockey team. He supervises the Strong Box and Chess Club, is financial advisor to the Tamarack, and is chairman of the Disci- plinary and Chapel Committees. NATHANIEL B. ABBOTT, A.B., A.M. Aradernir Director, Latin, Mari: Mr. Abbott came to Millbrook in 1933 after receiving his A.B. and A.M.- degrees at Trinity College, where he was President of the Dramatic Club, a member of the choir, and Student Director of the Glee Club. Mr. Abbott studied music at Harvard University, at the Berkshire Music Center and at the Christianson Choral School. At Millbrook he has stimulated an unusual interest in music in his music classes and in his organi- zation and direction of the Glee Club and the Milltones. In spite of his busy life as Academic Director he finds time to teach Latin, to coach varsity baseball and to act as Commissioner of the Twilight League. HARGRAVE J. BISHOP, A.B., A.M. French, German Upon graduation from Princeton University in 1933, Mr. Bishop taught at the Northwood School at Lake Placid, at Princeton University, and at the Evans School, Tucson, Ariz., before he came to Millbrook in 1936. Here he is faculty adviser to the post ofhce and chairman of the Library Committee. He was Librarian for many years and under his aegis the library grew to contain more than 5000 volumes as well as a remarkable stock of back number magazines. Mr. Bishop's hobby is re- finishing antiques. FRANK W. TREVOR, B.S. Science, Biology Mr. Trevor came to Millbrook in 1936 from Cornell where he held the Tinkham Memorial Scholarship, and was a member of the Seal and Serpent, Phi Kappa Phi, and Ho-nun-de-Kah. He was a Knickerbocker Fellow and an undergraduate assistant in ornithology. If interest in natural sciences is unusual at Millbrook, it is largely due to Mr. Trevor's contagious enthusiasm and his extraor- dinary fund of knowledge. He is responsible for the building of the school zoo and greenhouse, and he recently has directed the erection of a birdhouse for the very large and hne collection of birds acquired chiefly through his efforts. Mr. Trevor is one of the Biology examiners for the College Entrance Examination Board. FREDERICK W. KNUTSON, A.B. Latin, Atblelir Direrlor Before graduating from Amherst in 1932, Mr. Knut- son won letters in three major sports. Later he studied music and sang professionally. He taught at Pebble Hill School and at St. Mark's before coming to Millbrook in 1940. Here Mr. Knutson coaches the varsity football team and the varsity hockey team. In the spring he lends a hand with the coaching of track. His influence, and his efforts in behalf of good sportsmanship are felt through- out the school. Mr. Knutson is Secretary-'Treasurer of the Southern Connecticut Scholastic Hockey Coaches Asso- ciation. He is also one of the Latin examiners for the Secondary Education Board. 6

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EDWARD WILLIAMS, A.B. Englirb, Latin, Greek After graduating from Princeton with a B.A. degree in English-Classics in 1940, Mr. Williams went to Aus- tralia where he was invited to teach English and Latin at Geelong Grammar School near Melbourne. World War II interrupted this work and he enlisted in the United States Army. Later he became a major in the intelligence division of the Allied Headquarters under General MacArthur. Before returning to teach after the war, Mr. Willims was with business firms in Chicago. Bird work is his chief hobby. He came to Millbrook in 1950. W. ALAN GROVE, A.B., A,M. Engliih Mr. Grove received his A.B. and M.A. degrees from Miami Universityg later he continued graduate study at the University of Cincinnati. Upon obtaining his mas- ter's degree in 1934, he was appointed to the Miami faculty in the capacity of Director of Special English. He also held classes in composition and in literature. Mr. Grove came to Millbrook in 1950. ROBERT JOHN JONES, BS., Ed.M. Mazlaemazicr, Mechanical Drawing Mr. jones served in the Navy from 1941-1946, and attended Harvard and Boston University. He has taught at the State Veteranls School in Boston, and at the Cam- bridge School, Kendal Green, Weston, Mass., where he also coached varsity football and baseball. He is a mem- ber of the Harvard Board of Tutors, the Harvard Math Club, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and has published various articles in The Mathematics Teacher. At Millbrook Mr. jones coaches varsity track, and supervises the younger boys' sports. He is adviser to the Milk Bar, and the Model Makers and R. R. Club. JOHN MALLAN, A.B. Hifzary Mr. Mallan graduated from Scarsdale High School in 1945. He then went on to Colgate, where he received his degree in 1950. He did graduate work at Columbia Teacher's College, and then taught for a year at Hudson Falls High, Hudson Falls, New York. He was a scout- master while an undergraduate at Colgate, and he has brought his interest in this held to Millbrook, where he has held scout-training classes. His hobby is painting. He is coach of junior varsity football, and assistant basketball coach. GEORGE LABALME. JR., A.B. Englirla After graduating from Hotchkiss School in 1946, Mr. Labalme went on to Kenyon, where he majored in Eng- lish. He was with the Army of Occupation in japan, and stationed at the American Embassy in Tokyo for a year before he entered college. At Millbrook he teaches both III and V Form English, and helps with Mr. Pulling's VI Form class. He is advisor to the Mill, and has established the poetry reading group here. 8