New Milford High School - Schaghticoke Yearbook (New Milford, CT)

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Dedication It is with a sense of gratitude that we dedicate our yearbook to Mr. Thomas McDevitt. For the fifteen years that he was a teacher at New Milford, his presence was a great asset. He loved to learn and he sought knowledge. One can easily imagine him as one of the Greek philosophers that he admired so greatly. And yet, as much as he loved to learn, he loved to teach even more. He tried to instill a sense of wonder about the world in each of his students. He saw the good in each person and he loved everyone despite any shortcomings. His special qualities rubbed off on others; he always seemed to bring out the best in everyone. Many people will remember Mr. McDevitt in many ways. He was a philosopher to some, and a teacher to others. At Christmas, he was Father Christmas and at all times, he was a friend. If there is such a thing as immortality, Mr. McDevitt has it, for he left a part of himself with everyone he met. We mourn the death of this Rennaissance man, yet we will never lose this kind, loving, and inspiring soul as long as we have our memories of him. For this reason, the class of 1983 dedicates this book to the memory of Mr. Thomas McDevitt. 9

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