Palisadian., 1925-09-18
Noted Educator
Visits Palisade

One of the most prominent educa-
Calkins, of Hampstead, L. l., with his
family, Mrs. Calkins, and his two
charming daughters; Misses Marjory
and Virginia, were weekend guests
of the Ernest Sibleys last Saturday
and Sunday. They were given num-
ber of fine drives through Bergen
county by auto and shown some of
the finest of this countys inviting
scenery. They were guests at dinner
also at the Knickerbocker Golf Club,
Tenafly.
Mr.. Calkins was formerly from New
Jersey, where he was superintendent
of schools at Ridge Park for num-
Der of years, being called some years
ago to Hampstead, L. l., where he is
held in highest esteem. In addition
to his school work, he ranks high in
civic labors He is a director of the
Hampstead Apartment Corporation
and also a director in the Hampstead
Fireside Realty Corporation, a direc-
tor of the Second National Bank of
Hampstead Bond and Mortgage Guar
antee Company.
The Calkins family represent the
highest type of American ideals in
home life, are splendid specimens of
refinement and culture and modest
and charming from every angle. Each
is a bright conversationalist, and all
enjoy the most exclusive social rank,
but very democratic in their tenden
cies. Mr.. Calkins is man of great
abilities and has the highest ranking
as an educator. He is also a man of
fine literary talent, as witness his
dedication of the High School May A
1922, which follows:
"DEDICATION
"To the citizens of Hampstead
whose vision and purpose and stead
fastness and generosity made this
house possible; to those who believe
in the cultivation of mind and the de-
ing of the liberal arts and of the fine
arts; to those who investigate in the
sciences and in technology; to his
tory; to the study of language, there
by better fitting us to communicate
intelligently and to understand clear
ly; to all the inhabitants hereabout
who would foregather for the i'm
provement of this community; to mu-
sic; to those who love their country
and would perpetuate its institutions; /;
to Hempstead: to the unnumbered
throng of children who here will
gather knowledge, virtue, kindness,
reverence and hope-this house is
dedicated.
"J. T. P CALKINS.
"May a, 1922"
The editor of the Palicadian had a
delightful talk with Mr.. Calkins dur
ing his visit to Palisade and CLEANED
much of interest from him. Among
other things, he said:
Hampstead is unique among Amer
ican communities. Outside of few
in New England, it is the only town
ship in New York state. Among the
municipalities in Hampstead are
many of large population, the total
being around 100000. The shcool dis
| trict of Hampstead, however, is only
10000 and the school population 5000
There are 110 teachers in the public
schools, and the annual appropriation
for their maintenance is $375,00O
The school district of Hampstead GOV
ers four square miles in area"
Mr.. Calkins has been ten years a
the head of the Hampstead schools
and is widely known for his efficien
! cy work all over the country, and th'
Hampstead High School, as model
has been visited by school boards ant
members from almost every state. /
is regarded as one of the finest mod
! els of the country and has been pic
tured and written about many time
in educational and other journals. l
was planned and designed by Ernes
Sibley, of Palisade. Mr.. Calkins sait
| there were five schools in his schoo
district and also that the tax values
of Hampstead were $150,000,000 on {
one-third valuation. The High Schoo
cost S750,000, and Mr.. Sibley is th'
architect also of two new elementar.