Ray and Phyllis Martin

Ray and Phyllis Martin

     Ray Martin and his wife Phyllis moved their family to Massachusetts in 1959 from South Carolina.  In all the decades of Ray’s varied service in New England he retained a certain courtliness and a touch of southern drawl. After Ray passed away, his wife Phyllis...
Belle Strickland and Grace Pierson

Belle Strickland and Grace Pierson

    Working with Miles and Grace Strodel were dedicated teachers intent on serving God at Christian High School.  Belle Strickland taught at the school from Huntington Avenue to Bartlett Avenue.  She is best remembered for teaching U.S. History.  Her students remember...
David Allen | “Indispensable Dave”

David Allen | “Indispensable Dave”

     David Allen was fond of teasing Headmaster Barry Koops.  “You’re my boss, but I have seniority on you.”  Dave had been hired as the assistant business manager just weeks before Barry came on board in 1990.  His duties in the business office included paying the...
Reg Henley ’69 | Mentee to Mentor

Reg Henley ’69 | Mentee to Mentor

      Reginald Henley ’69 was floundering at Brockton High School.  A family friend attended Christian High, and recommended the Henleys apply.  Principal Strodel saw beyond the mediocre grades, and accepted Reg.  Other teachers, notably Mr. Houck the choir director,...