Hebron Academy teacher and resident archivist David Stonebraker addressed the Hebron Historical Society on the life of teacher and coach Charles Dwyer, shown in the painting at the left.

Hebron archivist details history of teacher/coach

HEBRON – Hebron Academy 30-year teacher and resident archivist David Stonebraker recently spoke to the Hebron Historical Society on the life of legendary teacher and coach Charles Dwyer.

As a 20-year-old construction worker from Cushing, Dwyer helped build the Sturtevant Hall facility on the campus beginning in 1889. Within six months he managed to become an “unclassified” student at the school and excelled in his studies, as well as being a gifted athlete in baseball and football.

In 1904 Dwyer enrolled in Colby College and became a straight-A student as well as captain of the football team and president of his class in 1908.

He returned to Hebron that year as a science teacher and brought his wife, Amy, who worked as a librarian at the school. He also served as the school’s athletic director, gaining fame for numerous titles achieved.

When the school reopened after a brief closure during World War II Dwyer was the only faculty member to continue service to the school. He was a biology teacher and tutor/assistant to the students during that time. Dwyer’s 50 years as teacher and coach at Hebron was unequaled.