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Personal Bio:
Personal Bio:
Paul Gazin arrived at Moses Brown in 1982, bringing a versatile intellectual spirit that allowed him to bridge the gap between the humanities and mathematics. Though an English major in college, he answered the school’s need by teaching both English and a rigorous slate of math courses, eventually becoming a staple of the department through his work in Geometry, Algebra 2, and AP Statistics. Beyond the classroom, Mr. Gazin’s legacy is inextricably linked to the Mock Trial program; despite having no prior experience when he stepped in as a mentor in the late 90s, his sharp intellect and quick study transformed him into a formidable coach, leading his teams to numerous victories. Upon his retirement in 2019 after 37 years of service, Mr. Gazin noted that it was the daily interaction with his students that he cherished most, leaving behind a reputation for adaptability, brilliance, and deep care.
Red Maple:
Red Maple:
Scientific Name
Acer rubrum
Family
Sapindaceae
Description
Red maple is a large, handsome, native deciduous shade tree with a rounded crown and ascending branches.
Leaves are opposite, simple, 2–6 inches long, palmately veined with 3–5 principal triangular lobes, medium to dark green above and grayish beneath, edges irregularly and coarsely serrated; tip pointed, base with a 2–4 inch long red petiole, turning brilliant red, orange, and yellow in the fall.
Bark is light gray and smooth when young, becoming thick, dark gray, and separated by vertical ridges into large, plate-like scales on old trunks.
Twigs are slender, red, and shiny, featuring red buds with overlapping winter scales.
Flowers January–March, stalk short-stemmed and drooping, appearing in clusters before the leaves emerge; flowers small, red, and fragrant.
Fruits April–July, hanging in drooping clusters; fruit about ¾ inch long, a paired, "V" shaped, winged samara, colored red, pink, or yellow when immature, turning tan or brown at maturity.
Other Common Names
Red Maple
Size
Height: 40–120 ft.
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