Waltham High School - Mirror Yearbook (Waltham, MA)

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Rvelruwr opics an Science V 1' Waltham High School has been blessed with many outstanding teachers in the past, none more outstanding, however, than this year's Mirror dedi- cation recipient. During his 17 years here at Wal- tham High, his teaching ability and personal appeal earned him respect and admiration from students, colleagues, and administrators. Anyone who stepped into room 348 during the past 17 years knew that there was a teacher, sup- 'Tis porter, and true friend behind the gentleman with the beard. His dedication made Physics, a most difficult subject, a most enjoyable one. Physics en- rollment tripled during his tenure as a teacher. Many of his students have gone on to major in Physics in college largely due to his influence. His approach to his subject, and his methods of teach- ing made him a favorite teacher among students. and gained him Teacher of the Year honors on several occasions. Although he has left us for Rayrhwn Ciorjw. tion during this year, in his own wurtls 'I body, l am with you in spirit - we know t'ii'1 i l .lnlt ' N li lit man will forever remain .i part of XY.iit.:. :wx School. For 17 years of hard work, ritrizt i'- support, we would like to tittiioitr :fit ' W ,V to a true friend, Mr 'lem Nels--zz li-.i. 1 Z

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If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with success unexpected in common hours. Thoreau's words are a fitting tribute to the recipient of this year's Mirror dedication. A native of Waltham and graduate of St. Mary's High School, this dreamer has imagined many mar- vels which have become reality. He was a member of the United States Air Force Reserve, a founding member ofthe Waltham Arts Council, an Executive Board member of the New England Theatre Con- ference, three-term President of the Waltham Edu- cators Association, and four-year Assistant Director of the English Department. As a young boy he was fascinated by the theatre and built his own intricate scale model of Radio 2 2 Dedicatio City Music Hall. His participation in variety and talent shows during high school provided the fo- rum for his later involement in dramatic produc- tions while teaching at Thomas Hill School and Kennedy junior High School. Pursuing his love for theatre, our recipient earned a Master of Arts degree in Drama from Catholic University in addition to acquiring a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and a Master of Arts degree in Education both from Bos- ton College. He has garnered many awards from a myriad of organizations including: the Moss Hart Memorial Award for the production of 1776 the Moss Hart Memorial Award Honorable Mention for A Man for All Seasons, and a citation from the New En- gland Theatre Conference for Waltham Public Schools Drama Program in 1981. Last year the Wal- tham Kiwanis Club honored him as the Man of the Year. ' Perhaps the two most significant feats occurred in 1969 when he realized two dreams: the establish- ment of a Drama Department K-12 and the found- ing of the prestigious Waltham Summer Theatre, known as the Reagle Players. Since then, he has directed over 100 full-length theatre productions, many Senior Revues, six teachers' shows, and orga- nized numerous New York Theatre excursions for students and adults. Our recipient is certainly a man who marches to the beat of a different drummer. We are extremely proud to dedicate the 1985 Mirror to the Director of English and Drama, Mr. Robert j. Eagle. l x

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