I appreciate exceedingly this opportunity to add my words of tribute to
the memory and worth of Mr. Putney.
To him I am indebted beyond measure for the incentive, encouragement,
aid and inspiration which he gave me while a student at the Academy.
His was a life long in years, ripe in scholarship, and rich in unselfish
and generous service. In him were combined the qualities of the best
type of teacher.
His clearness of vision, and straight thinking made him a leader whose
influence was broad and lasting; while by the gentleness of his manners
and by the broadness of his sympathies he won and held the affection of
all who knew him.
His loyal devotion to the cause of education was such that he desired
nothing more earnestly than to serve and aid those who sought his
instruction, and he ever held before the student the highest ideals of
a fine, clean, strong and Christian manhood.
His influence continues, and will widen in the years yet to come.