History
Berkshire School was established in 1907 at the foot of Mount Everett, one of the highest mountains in Massachusetts, by Seaver Burton Buck, a Harvard graduate who had previously taught at Hackley School. Buck was to lead the school until 1943. His educational philosophy integrated classical classroom studies with outdoor experiences related to the mountain that overlooks the school.
During World War II, many Berkshire students participated in the school's Education with Wings program at the nearby Great Barrington Airport.
John E. Godman was headmaster from 1951 to 1970. During those years, the school's enrollment increased to 330 boys and the faculty expanded to 35 teachers. In 1969, Berkshire enrolled nine girls as day students in what Godman described as "an experiment" in coeducation. This led to full-scale coeducation.
Between 2000-2001, Berkshire School's Headmaster Paul Christopher was under investigation for alleged sexual harassment. http://www.berkshirerecord.com/berkshireschool.html
Larry Piatelli, died of a heart attack while playing hockey in Albany, New York, on October 19, 2003.
Michael J. Maher became head of school in 2004. During his tenure the school's admissions applications have doubled. The 2011 acceptance rate was 24%.
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