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THEODORE S. FORMICA '70
I had recently graduated from Duquesne University and was looking for a Masters program near to home. I was born and raised in Hartford and attended Bulkeley High School. I could easily walk to Trinity from home.
Being a part of the Trinity tradition and going to classes under the leadership of Alexander McKimmie who had been my high school principal. He was a wonderful model for a budding teacher to follow. He was the Chairman of the Graduate School of Education.
In addition to Professor MccKimmie I have fond memories of Professor Glenn Weaver and his courses on New England. I used the notes I took in class when I taught American history. I am in my thirty-fifth year as a middle school teacher. I have taught at a number of independent schools from Massachusetts to California. I am presently in my fifteenth year at the Maret School in Washington, DC. I still teach middle school and love every minute of it. I hope to continue as long as I can. I still feel young and productive.
I learned the qualities of preparation, honesty in teaching, and the values of tradition. Graduating from Trinity was a wonderful day for me and my family.
I do receive the Alumni News
"The Intellectual History of New England" by Bernard Bailyn and the books of Francis Parkman.
It is difficult for as a 67-year-old I still have two children in college (but not at Trinity!).
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