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Henry Keene ‘38 Imparts Lessons on Wood Ducks to Fourth Graders
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enry Keene ’38 visited the fourth grade science class on April 1 to share his knowledge and love of wood ducks. He also shared memories of being a student at DCD during the 1930s, showing students a small wooden boat he made in the wood shop. For the science class, he brought pictures along with an actual wood duck nesting box, just like the ones behind his home in Dedham, and he even had a duck egg to show to students. Because ducks are fearful of people, he said he watches them from his back window. He described how they play and search for food and even communicate with each other, saying how “they know what they’re doing.” He keeps a detailed log of their activities, which he also shared with the children. Students were fascinated, asking many questions and wanting to know if it would be possible to set up a duck house at DCD. Having just celebrated his 90th birthday this past April, Henry truly embodies the DCD motto of “Learning Is a Way of Life.” —Leslie Bowen
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If you are interested in coming back to DCD to share your experiences, please contact Ashley Linell, Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Affairs, alinell@dcds.net or 781-329-0850, ext. 2562.
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