Roxbury Memorial High School for Boys - Bostonian Yearbook (Boston, MA)

Page 9 text:

Contents Administration Seniors Organizations Athletics Features Our Friends

Page 11 text:

Dedicated 10 Mr. Robert B. Masterson The class of 1953 feels singularly privileged in being per- mitted to dedicate its yearbook to Mr. Robert B. Masterson, retiring Head Master of Roxbury Memorial High School (Boys). During the past quarter century Mr. Masterson has guided the destiny of thousands of graduates in dismal days and dark, through a period of history as unpromising and depressing as the world has known. That these graduates have been success- ful not only according to the wordly definition of success, but in becoming loyal, devout citizens, is due in largest measure to his inspiration and to-his example. The word “master” seems harsh when applied to our beloved principal. Rather, in his relations with students has he combined the affection of a father with the kindly encouragement and leadership of an older brother. We, like the classes that preceded us, love Mr. Masterson; we reverence his ideals; we cherish his memory. Physically he is leaving us; with God’s help, the lessons in good living which he has instilled in us, will remain with us always.