Mason R. Logie

I was a student in one of his physics classes at Watching Hills. He had quite an uncommon teaching style: when a student asked him a question about the class material, instead of answering it, he would reply "What do you think?". As a student, this was very frustrating! As an adult, having survived those classes, I highly appreciate it; his trick of forcing us to reason out the answer caused the answer and methods and all to stick in our minds. It definitely gave me a better understanding...

I would like to say that in addition to all of his other activities mentioned here, he was also a driver education instructor at Watchung Hills, and often incorporated key driving tips into his PSSC Physics class. I think about him almost every time I get behind the wheel. I also don’t recall being aware that he was a lifelong Unitarian.... I grew up in the Unitarian Church of Summit, and have grown to appreciate that heritage more and more with the passage of time. It makes perfect sense...

A legacy that deserves continued remembrance... Mr. Logie was also a drivers' education instructor, and what better basis for teaching this skill than physics? He often used vectors to illuminate the wisdom and/or folly of various driving strategies, infused with an obvious measure of care about the safety and well-being of the students in his class. What more could you ask of a teacher.... I still think about him almost every time I get behind the wheel of my car.

I just discovered this sad news but better late than never. Mason was unique. I took PSSC physics from him in 1972, and continued with an independent study in physics. I went on to get a degree in Astrophysics. Mason was one of the most no-nonsense people I've run into in life. Ask him a question and you got a straight forward answer. Suggest something foolish, and he'd let you know it. I had the unusual opportunity to travel with him to a local corporation to use their IBM...

I took chemistry with him the year he introduced the Chemical Bond approach and claimed he was learning it with us though beyond a doubt he was way ahead, but patient and concerned for his students. Same thing with Physics... Helaine Hopkins

My prayers and thoughts go out to the Logie family and friends.

Barbara Cutlip

Not a student of his - but thanks to him and his family for their dedication to WHRHS and the wider community - Bob Siani - WHRHS class of 77

I was NOT a chemistry whiz, but Mr. Logie never discouraged me. I appreciated that. Yes! His bow ties! I'm happy he had such a good life.
Janet Beissert Gray, WHRHS Class of 1963

Mr. Logie introduced the amazing world of Physics to me. He rewarded my wide-eyed enthusiasm by sponsoring an independent study, which he broadly supported. I loved his unflagging enthusiasm, his intelligence, his pithy one-liners. The Real World, indeed. I will remember him forever, with much fondness. Sympathy and warm wishes to his family.
Laurie Slotnick MD
WHRHS 1975