Williston Northampton School - Log Yearbook (Easthampton, MA)

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Symbglig Mr. Henchey's deep voice Meaning reaches to the back of the room and pulls even the most sleepy student into his fascinating discussions. By constant quizzing, even to seniors, he keeps his finger on the pulse of the classes' interest and knowledge. He keeps the atmosphere of classes informal. Here, Mr. Henchey lectures a class of middlers on the symbolic meanings of Moby Dick. Mr. Henchey teaches lower middler and senior English as well as middler English. Besides teaching English, Mr. Henchey proctors the College Board exams. He is the director of Williston's summer school. RICHARD F. HENNCHEY, M.A. English Director of Williston Summer School, Adviser to Literary Society, Assistant Coach of Football, Housemaster of Sawyer House, Adviser to junior Class. Graduated American International College, B.A. Cum Laude, 1951, University of Massachusetts, M.A., 1955, Alpha Chi National Honor Society, Adjutant Generals Corps, United States Army, 1951-1953, Williston Academy Summer School, 1957-1962, elected to Williston, 1955, STEPHEN ALDRICH RANDALL, M.A. English Adviser to Press Club. Graduated Hudson High School, 1937, Earlham College, B.A., 1941, State University of Iowa, M.A., 1953, taught at Bolton Junior High School, 1941-1944, Instructor at Earlham College, 1946-1949, taught at Deerfield Academy, 1949-1954, Head of English Department of St. Stephen's Episcopal School, 1954-1956, taught at Eaglebrook School, 1956-1958, Boys' work secretary at Newton, Mass., Y. M. C. A. for one year, Alumni Secretary at Earlham College, one year, elected to Williston, 1958. 29

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DAVID STEVENS, M.A. English Adviser to The Log, Adviser to Sailing Club, Coach of Skiing, Coach of Sailing. Amherst College, B.A., 19475 Tufts College, M.A., 1951, Secretary, Interscholastic Yacht Racing Association, Presi- dent and Secretary-Treasurer, New England Preparatory School Sailing Association, Past Commander, Springfield Power Squadron of U. S. Power Squadronsg elected to Williston, 1951. 170119 Mr. David Stevens cer- teacber tainly is not a teacher and coach with an abundance of free time, he is one of the most active members of the faculty. As the adviser to The Log, he is a capable guide to the student staff. Also the coach of skiing and sailing Cas well as adviser to the Sailing Clubj, Mr. Stevens has almost invariably molded winning teams in the winter and spring. Finally, but most important, he is a capable English teacher of the lower middler, upper middler, and senior classesg a stimulating instructor, Mr. Stevens stresses original thinking and writing.

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Wit and Mr, Alan Shaler pauses ' , a moment in his bus Perception school life to wipe hiis glasses, while simultaneously explain- ing to his English III class a subtly symbolic point in Hemingwayls rugged short novel of an old be- nighted fisherman, The Old Man and the Sea, one of Mr. Shaler's favorite works. Undoubtedly one of Williston's most vivacious and de- manding instructors, Mr. Shaler keeps every class jumping for a full period each day by both his cutting humor and a deep, organized analysis of every work studied. ,Along with his sharp wit is his extensive literary grasp, which makes each class an enlightening growth for his students. In addition to teaching both middler and senior English, Mr. Shaler makes assignments for the upper middler English course, where the range of literature goes from grammar texts to MacBeth. af' . ,gpSW f i iiit iw ALAN SHALER, M.A. English Adviser to the Stamp Club, Coach of Track. Graduated Hamilton College, A.B., 1957g University of Wisconsin, M.A., 19595 taught at Wiscoiusin, 19585 Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, Member of National Council of Teachers of Englishg elected to Williston, 1959. 30