Alfred Stearns

Alfred Ernest Stearns (June 6, 1871^[2][4] - November 15, 1949^[1]) was an American educator and 9th Principal^[a] of Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts from 1903 to 1933. He was featured on the cover of Time for its 8 Feb 1926 edition.^[6]

Preceded byCecil Bancroft

Succeeded byClaude Moore Fuess

BornAlfred Ernest Stearns
(1871-06-06)June 6, 1871

Orange, New Jersey, U.S.^[1][2]

DiedNovember 15, 1949(1949-11-15) (aged 78)

Andover, Massachusetts, U.S.^[1]

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Alfred E. Stearns Ph.D
9th Principal of Phillips Academy
In office 1903–1933
Preceded by	Cecil Bancroft
Succeeded by	Claude Moore Fuess
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Born	Alfred Ernest Stearns (1871-06-06)June 6, 1871 Orange, New Jersey, U.S.[1][2]
Died	November 15, 1949(1949-11-15) (aged 78) Andover, Massachusetts, U.S.[1]
Resting place	Chapel Cemetery, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA[1]
Spouse	Kate Deane ​ (m. 1900)​ [3]

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Stearns was a guest preacher at Central Congregational Church in Providence, Rhode Island.^[7]