New Books Honors the History of The Thacher School

Nov. 21, 2013 - PRLog -- The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s The Campus History Series is The Thacher School from local author John Taylor. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images and captions showcasing this California school.

Sherman Day Thacher, a Yale-trained lawyer, moved west in 1887, intending to join his brother as an orange rancher in California’s Ojai Valley. However, after accepting a request from a Yale colleague to tutor his nephew, Thacher’s focus changed from cultivating oranges to cultivating young minds. His small educational enterprise eventually became The Thacher School.

Combining unmatched academics with a unique horse and camping program, Thacher has prepared more than 5,000 young men and women to become contributing members of society at the local, state and national levels since its founding in 1889. With an educational philosophy based around Sherman Thacher’s precepts of “honor, fairness, kindness and truth,” The Thacher School continues to be recognized as one of the premier secondary schools in the country.

The Thacher School chronicles the growth and transformation of the school with stunning images. The book highlights the history, academic heritage, art, athletic programs and the horse program that is unique to the school. By allowing readers to glimpse scenes from the Thatcher School’s history, the book pays tribute to Sherman Thatcher’s mission and legacy.

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online (http://www.arcadiapublishing.com/9781467130691/Thacher-Sc...).

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