Memoriam
in
Frank Brogan
,
headmaster of The Storm King School, 1966-1974, passed away in Winter Park, Florida on
July 30 at the age of 89. He was born in Canada on March 31, 1924 on the same day and year as
Maia Anderson, who became his wife of 65 years. He earned a BA from the University of Massachusetts,
cum laude, English honors and earned his Masters in Teaching from Harvard University.
Frank joined the Marine Corps and earned the Bronze Star with Valor Clasp and a Purple Heart in WWII.
He will always be remembered at The Storm King School by the students who were educated under
his leadership. Frank wrote about SKS, “We will provide our students with training in skills and scholarship,
manners and athletics. I have, however, two additional hopes for this school: that it make its boys sensitive
and that it make them tough. Sensitivity is a characteristic of the fully developed man, a sensitivity
fostered by a boy’s discovery of a personal meaning in books, in nature, in people and in lasting values.
Toughness — physical, emotional, spiritual toughness is an accompanying necessity as the boy prepares
to emerge into a world which will not always be to his liking. “
Frank also served on The Storm King School Board of Trustees from 2001-2004.
Memories of Frank from the SKS Community
Thank you for letting us know. I
will ALWAYS cherish fond
memories of Mr. Brogan. Even as
a grown man, I spoke to him, or
of him, as Mr. Brogan, rather than
Frank. He was a gentleman, a
extremely talented mentor, and a
great headmaster.
—
Jim Magid ‘71
Frank Brogan was one of the
people who made a real
difference in my life as I am sure
he did with countless others. I
read of his passing with a great
sadness and an incredible feeling
of gratitude for having had a
chance to know him. Good Night
Sweet Prince.
—
Chris Cushman ‘72
Rest in peace Mr. Brogan. You
taught us all so many
important life lessons. I am so
glad that I had the
opportunity to speak with
Maia recently and share my
appreciation and love for
them both. You will not be
forgotten Mr. Brogan, you
were a surrogate father and
mentor to so many young,
impressionable students
during a time when we really
needed your guidance,
wisdom, humility, firmness
and love. I will never forget
howmuch you meant to me. I
love you Frank Brogan.
—
Brad Bronk ‘72
Frank Brogan
Henry Clement Harson ‘42
was born in Paris, France but
moved to the United States at the age of five. After graduating
from the Art and Design School at the Pratt Institute in
Brooklyn, New York, Henry worked for Street and Smith
Publishers. He then worked at the McGraw Hill Publishing
Company for more than 25 years in various art related
capacities including art director for the Gregg Division. He
retired in 1987 and moved to Manchester, Vermont to devote
full time to his lifelong passion of painting.
Richard Sykes ‘46
William (Bill) Goodman Clark ‘50
was the brother of
Watson “Gerry” Clark ‘48, nephew of Nelson Clark ‘35 and
grand-nephew of the late Margaret Clark, a faculty member in
1894-5
and 1898-1936 for whom our annual teaching award
is named. Following SKS, Bill went to Cornell University and
was an officer and pilot in the U.S. Army.
James Debaun Jr. ’50
was born in Hackensack, NJ. Jim was a
loving and devoted husband and father, grandfather and
friend to all. He served in the U.S. Army for several years. He
grew up inWoodcliff Lake, NJ and graduated from Tusculum
Presbyterian College in Greenville, TN. He enjoyed reading
WWI andWWII books and playing chess.
Tom B. Hyde ‘64
Edward Jernagin ‘72
Bill Gagan ‘73
I heard the news today and sat down and cried. Joy for his gifts. Sadness
at youth now lost. He was my headmaster for my four years from age
14-18.
He was a man showing boys what it is to be a man. A gentleman
among gentlemen. A friend and mentor. A true gentle soul packed in a
fiery strong leader. I shall know, love and respect him for all of my days.
—
Richard Koch ‘74
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| on the mountain winter 2013-2014
