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Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 26., History of the Medford High School. (search)
terminating of the school year and holding an examination in November, when the ranks would be full; which practice prevailed till 1852. Under such disadvantages complete classification was an impossibility. Those who entered with the same qualifications would not long remain neck and neck in the race. One after another would be distanced and fall out, so that comparatively few remained as long as they were privileged to do. Principals. The school has had eight masters. Mr. Charles Mason was the first, and taught till August 17, 1835, when he left for the study and practice of law. Mr. Luther Farrar then took the position till March 21, 1836, when he followed the example of his predecessor. Mr. Daniel H. Forbes commenced service April 22, 1836, and continued it till February 10, 1841, an exceptionally long period for those times. During an absence of five weeks in 1838 his chair was occupied by Mr. Stacy A. Baxter, who afterwards became principal of the East Gra