Auditorium and Stage

Henry F. Long Auditorium: The auditorium for both the Masconomet Middle and High School is dedicated to a man, Henry Follansbee Long, who served the Tri Town community for almost 50 years; however, most do not know who he is. Born on September 29, 1883, Henry Long was not only essential to the community, but also was a man of family, marrying and having two sons and a daughter (Topsfield). For the community, Long was the Auditor, Trustee of the Topsfield Public Library, Commissioner of Trust Funds, Commissioner of Taxation for forty years (appointed by Calvin Coolidge), Assessor, Selectman, and was on the Town Hall Committee (Topsfield, Clark). He also submitted many articles detailing activities in Topsfield to the Historical Collections (Topsfield). Despite all of this, today there is nothing outside or attached to the auditorium to honor this man, save from his name appearing in the concert programs. "Henry F. Long [also] worked with Franklin Roberts and Archibald Jones to bring Topsfield, Boxford, and Middleton together as the Masconomet community" (Gray). Mr. Long advocated and wrote about the history of the Tri Town until his death on March 30, 1956, so it seems only fitting that we learn more about him, and we hope that descendants and others who knew him will come forward and tell his story (Topsfield).

“Miss Jarvie was the teacher who had the greatest influence on me as a high school student...” - Mark Howard (Jean)

“And although I didn't realize it at the time, that comment gave me the inspiration to pursue a 35 year career as a high school choral director.” - Dick Ray (Jean)

“Miss Jarvie instilled in us a love of music, of singing, and of musical theater which we in turn passed on to our children.” - Jim and Pauline Carter Ray (Jean)

“For me, Jean gave me a life, a way of life, way to work and a set of standards that I have striven to carry with me well into adulthood.” - Kenneth Talberth (Jean)