The headmaster served in that role for more than 20 years.
A former headmaster at Brooks School engaged in an "questionable relationship" with a student, the Boston Globe reports. Lawrence W. Becker, who served as headmaster from 1986 to 2008, is said to have had an inappropriate relationship with a student as well as hired escorts, according to an email sent to alumni and parents. The email also Officials at the school would not comment. The email sent to parents and alumni said that Becker had admitted to hiring an escort who later made threats against him. The message did not contain any information about the relationship with the student. Read the full story here. Update: Fox 25 is reporting that Becker "engaged in inappropriate sexual behavior with a student in 2004" and that no one has …
Mark your calendar for these fun, festive and local events and activities.
Sundays through Feb. 26: Get in the spirit of the season and strap on some skates. Brooks School ice rink hosts an open public skate from 6:40 to 8:50 p.m. Cost is $3 per person. Bring your own skates, rentals are not available. Call 978-682-9000 for more information. This great family activity is sponsored by the North Andover Youth Center. Dec. 14, 7 p.m.: The Rogers Center for the Arts at Merrimack College presents the Treble Chorus of New England performing “A Winter Mosaic.” Enjoy some local culture and listen to the beautiful sounds of the season. Tickets are $16.00/Adults, $10.00/Students and Seniors. For more Information, call 978-794-4600 or email Anna S. Choi at tcnemanager@treblechorusne.org. Click on this link for: online …
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Bill Kelly
12:42 pm on Saturday, January 5, 2013
There are too many tragic examples of this today, from Penn State to the Catholic Church and now at Brooks, Protecting the Institution is more important to those in power then protecting kids or innocent victims. When will this stop? more ›