uwfi-mrri fiilaBBsIlsiiiBBiiipQgl^giieiggiggBgi] a— -v mm lo aide of ddonlenh It is very difficult to accept that soon, Barry Humphreys will retire from his lifelong career at North Andover High School. It is with even greater difficulty that I will have to say good-bye to my mentor, colleague, and friend. Mr. Humphreys has made an indelible mark in the hearts and minds of so many. I do not think he realizes how truly special he is. Sporting his old flannel shirt, highlighter-stained pants and Baltimore Orioles tie, this classroom teacher possesses a natural gift for connecting with his students and getting even the most reluctant learner to engage. He effortlessly communicates his volumes of knowledge in a way that is inviting instead of intimidating. He encourages students to ask questions and to make connections between the past and present. His passion for learning is infectious and his humor unforgettable. With regard to many events in history he would remind us, “If you are confused- you should be! If it is starting to make sense then we should be worried.” Mr. Humphreys is one of the most humble men I know, seldom acknowledging his selfless dedication to his students, athletes and colleagues. He has a heart as big as his brilliant mind, but it is his integrity that I admire most. I have had the privilege of working with Mr. Humphreys for the past eight years in our Global Thought class, and through him I have learned what it means to be a good teacher. He has influenced my own teaching in more ways than he will ever know, and I consider it an absolute honor to have worked beside him. He has been my teacher, my confidant, my shoulder to cry on, my reality check, my lunch date, and my hero. North Andover will never be the same. I love you, Humps. - Meredith Tracey With his unconventional teaching techniques and passion for helping his students, Global Thought remains one of our most memorable classes. We all became mesmorized by his lessons. His eccentric personality always made us laugh. And by the end of the year we became fond of his esoteric nature. Humps, thank you so much for being the bright spot in our day. Love, Global Thought 2008 BARRY E. HUMPHREYS "Humpa" One of the most talented athlete-scholars N. A. has ever produced . . . a real hustler (on the basketball court, of course) . . . quiet and shy . . . one of the "Hicks” . . . proud owner of a Superman jacket ... al¬ ways seen with the guys . . . the best of luck to a real gentleman. Baseball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 (Captain); Football 4; Student Council 3; Latin Honor Society 2; National Honor Society 4; Boys’ State 3. - North Andover High School Yearbook 1966 "The times, they are a changin." - Bob Dylan Watching Barry teach is an experience that everyone should have. He is a tour de force; a constant stream of knowledge, energy and humor. It’s no wonder that whenever one meets a North Andover alumnus it’s Barry’s class that they remember. He’ll be missed in so many ways. - Paul Myette Summing up what Humps has done here at North Andover in a few words is quite a difficult task. In the short time of three years Humps has served as a mentor and role model for me. Humps has helped and allowed me to become a better educator and I am forever in his debt. The North Andover High School community cherishes the time and dedication that he put into teaching and coaching. He will be sorely missed and I would like to wish him all the best. - Brian Sheehy Herr Direktor, I will never forget your leadership and friendship. We had some great moments together. Denny Crum had a great description of John Wooden that I think best describes your leadership. . . "His willingness to listen to the ideas of others and his lack of ego allowed him to change and keep up with the ever-changing game." Good luck in retirement and I will always remember your influence. - Your Fearless Stem {John Freiermuth) Barry, I am truly honored to call you my teacher, my mentor, and my friend. Although you and I do not always see eye to eye, your ability to consistendy challenge and support me is a testament to the extraordinary man you are. Humps you are an inspiration to all and your legacy lives within every student who has be fortunate enough to have learned from Barry Humphreys: Changing lives and challenging young minds. you. With the utmost admiration and respect, Amy Rock In September of 1980 Barry joined the faculty of North Andover It has been a great pleasure and an honor to have worked with Barry for High School, his alma mater (class of 1966), as a member of the the past four years. His dedication and passion to learning and education is an inspiration. He has been a true mentor and an educator and a Social Studies Department. Mr. Humphreys graduated from person that I aspire to be. I feel lucky to have met him and to have Merrimack College where he captained the basketball team and learned from him. He will be truly missed by the entire North Andover excelled in the classroom. True to his nature as a champion of the community. Thank you for your wisdom and inspiration! Laura Bradbury underdog, Barry worked during the 1970s as a social worker and “One person can make a difference and every person should try” ~ JFK labor organizer in Chicago, Connecticut and Maine. Barry, thank you for making a difference everyday and for tirelessly For three decades Barry has been a fixture at NAHS, as a inspiring everyone around you to make a greater effort each day! You classroom teacher, football, basketball and baseball coach and have touched the lives of so many people in countless ways - thank you! finally as Social Studies Department Head. A humble, self - Kim Burdick deprecating, loyal colleague and friend, Barry infused a passion “The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher and genuine enthusiasm into his teaching and coaching. He demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. ” ~ William A. Ward masterfully blended his enormous intellect, compassion, sense of You, Barry have inspired thousands of students throughout your teaching humor and dedication rightfully earning him respect and career to think beyond the textbook, beyond their school walls and beyond the athletic fields. I am glad that I had the opportunity to see you admiration from all at NAHS. in action last year when you taught International Relations in my A voracious reader, ardent New York Yankee fan, a lover of all classroom. The ease with which you communicated your knowledge and things Dylan, an enthusiastic supporter of “People to People” and encouraged your students to do their best is one that others and I can the “Model UN”, a disciplined, focused free spirit, Barry will be only hope to one day emulate. I will miss turning to you for help in further understanding the inner working of our role in the world. Thank sorely missed but his presence will not be forgotten in the home of you for being an inspiration, motivator and friend. - Debbie Blackwell the Knights. Barry brings his passion to a new chapter in his life, retirement. “There are no problems we cannot solve together, and very few we can solve by He will reside in Catonsville, MD along with his wife, children and ourselves” LBJ. Thanks for being a leader, teacher and friend. I will grandchildren, continuing to read, read, read and irritate Red Sox miss you. - Dianne Freiermuth fans. The score? Catonsville 1, North Andover 0. “People disagreeing everywhere you look makes you wanna stop and read a book” ~ Bob Dylan. History reveals that it is the bold man, with courage Good luck Barry, we love you and we’ll miss you to challenge the conventions of his time that drives the changes in the Mick, Boots, Strobs and Razor world around him. Through your commitment, compassion, and character, you have inspired countless students, colleagues, and friends. Courageous as a voice for the quiet or powerless and righteously Thank you for cultivating the hope in all of us, that we too, can change critical of the wrongs in history and the present, Humps is the the world. - Barbara Kelley embodiment of the radical teacher, whom students and colleagues Humps thank you for your inspiration. Without you I would not be where genuinely admire and respect. His selflessness, his kindness, his I am today. - Ryan Connolly seemingly endless knowledge, his self-deprecating humor and his down to earth, humble nature are matched only by his love of Confucius (A 7.2) 7 silently accumulate knowledge; I study and do not get family, friends, music, reading, sports and good conversation. As bored; I teach others and do not grow weary - for these things come naturally to me. ’ Humps is a model of wisdom, consistency, and compassion, and one of the lucky many to have learned from him, I consider he is easily the most beloved teacher ever to teach at NAHS. Thanks, myself privileged. - Kevin Tracey Humps - Todd Dulin 'To he Sditoid Dear North Andover High School, We hope you enjoy the 2010 Yearbook! We worked so hard throughout the year, In hopes that you hold this yearbook dear. Right from the start we agreed on a new direction, And with this yearbook, there is a true connection. It began with the casual afternoon meetings, Which soon escalated into late night evenings. And with those long hours came these beautiful pages, But we want to thank those who helped through all the stages. To Mark Lawrence Photography, specifically Mr. Sunshine, The pictures are great, thanks for making us look real fine. To Tom Keeley and his Jostens crew, We wouldn't be anywhere without you. Jostens Publishing has been there throughout the years, And has helped us to conquer our yearbook fears. Finally, Mrs. Wolf, what can we say, Sorry we didn't come to visit everyday! You gave us deadlines and things to do, And with those tasks our relationship grew. Now we feel comfortable speaking our mind, Especially when we were in a time-crunching bind. Thank you for your support and all you've done, With your help, you've made senior year fun. Students, even though our threatening messages were persistent, Your needed replies were quite resistant. So some of the pictures may come as a surprise, We had to resort to Facebook stalking, thanks you guys... Some days we might have lost all hope, But our continued perseverance helped us to cope. Although we lost one along the way, A solid five is here to stay! We have become so close through all the work, And the jokes and the laughs were a great perk. We girls are truly a great force, Are we proud of this book? Of course! Congratulations Class of 2010, We hope you look back on this book again and again! xoxo, Your Yearbook Editors: Katie Ford, Meg Fouhy, Emily Ingram, Mollie O'Brien, Tessa Sammartino