Taft School - Taft Annual Yearbook (Watertown, CT)

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DEDICATION l im The possession of worthy attributes is certainly desirable, but the ability to instill them in others is infinitely more so. Many students have benefited from this man's kindness, limitless store of knowledge, and example of quiet I courage. n gratitude for his inspiring devotion we, the class of 1959, dedicate our annual to Robert B. Woolsey. ROBERT BEDFORD WOOLSEY, B.A., Ph.D.

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HEADMASTER PAUL FESSENDEN CRUIKSHANK, B.A., D.Sc.Ed. Prepared for college at the Blair Academy in Blairstown, N. J. Served in the Army during the First World Was as a Private. Graduated from Yale Uni- versity in 1920 with a B.A. degree, Where he was the Freshman Manager of the University Swimming Association. Won the Hurlbert Scholarship, the Berkeley Latin Premium, and the Hubbard Prize. Studied at the University of Dijon in France and at Columbia University in New York. Trustee of Harvey and Irving Schools, President and Trustee of The Taft School, and a member of both the Connecticut and National Headmasters, Associations. Received his honorary D.Sc.Ed. degree from Washington and jefferson College in 1943. Taught at the Hopkins Grammar School from 1920 to 1922 and at The Gun- nery from 1922 to 1930. Founded the Romford School in 1930 and was Head- master for six years. Has been Headmaster of Taft since 1936.

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