Background
Withington, Frederic Burnham was born on September 28, 1922 in Winchester, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Frederick Burnham and Margaret (Adrience) Withington.
Withington, Frederic Burnham was born on September 28, 1922 in Winchester, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Frederick Burnham and Margaret (Adrience) Withington.
Bachelor of Arts, Harvard University, 1947. Master of Arts, Middlebury College (Vermont), 1956.Tchr., coach Governor Dummer Academy, South Byfield, Massachusetts, 1947-1956. Prin.Sidwell Friends School, Washington, 1956-1958.
Headmaster Morgan Park Academy, Chicago, 1958-1966, Friends Academy, Locust Valley, New York, 1966-1988.
Teacher & coach Governor Dummer Academy, South Byfield, Massachusetts, 1947—1956. Principal Sidwell Friends School, Washington, 1956—1958. Headmaster Morgan Park Academy, Chicago, 1958—1966, Friends Academy, Locust Valley, New York, 1966—1988.
Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army Air Force, 1943-1945, European Theatre of Operations.
Clerk Matinecock Monthly Meeting Quaker, Locust Valley, 1973—1983. Board directors Glen Cove Scholarship Committee, New York, 1978—1985. Member of Headmasters Association, Country Day School Headmasters Association (vice president 1982-1983), New York State Association Indiana Schools (president 1983-1985), Rotary Lodge.
Married JoAnn Elizabeth Souter, July 3, 1948. Children: Susan Withington Meyn, Sarah, Ann Withington Wojtal.