Thompson Academy - Islander Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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'I 1 M, II i ADMINISTRATION FACULTY STAFF

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SPECIAL TRIBUTE Mr. Donald S. Merry As a coach, a teacher, an adviser, and a person, Mr. Merry has shared many experiences with us during our years at Thompson Academy. His respect for the needs of the student and the responsibilities of the faculty was felt by all. During his four years on the Island, Mr. Merry con- tributed much to the school's environment. He initiated the soccer program in 1968, and in that year he also helped coach the lacrosse team. An accomplished, all Midwest lacrosse player himself, Mr. Merry took over the job as head coach during the 1969-70 season. Whether on the playing field, in his math classes, or in any other aspect of Thompson life, Mr. Merry was respected for his fairness and honesty and kept things lively at times when nothing else could. The Class of 1973 is proud to be able to express gratitude to Donald Merry for all that he has been to us and all that he has done for us.

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John D. Pinto, Jr. ,Headmaster-Elect Director of Studies At the December 20,1972 meeting of the Thompson Academy Board of Trustees, John D. Pinto of Westerly, Rhode Island was named to succeed George Wright as Headmaster of the Academy. Mr. Pinto will assume the post in June 1973 as Thompson Academy prepares to enter a new phase of development that will enable the School and the Island to increasingly, and more effectively, fulfill the educational, social, and recreational needs of a growing number of needy students from the metropolitan Boston area. Mr. Pinto has served as the Director of Curriculum at the Academy for four of his six years of affiliation with the School. Additionally, he has served as Chairman of the Mathematics Department, Yearbook Adviser, and Dean of Students. He is a graduate of Tabor Academy, Columbia College, and the Honey- well Computer Institute, and has done additional graduate work at the University of Rhode Island and Boston University.