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BALDWIN BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL - is a Christian, English Medium School under the control and authority of the South India Regional Conference of the Methodist Church in India. The school is under the Chairmanship of Bishop Dr. Taranath Sagar We expect each parent/guardian to co-operate in our endeavor in training the child and developing him to become a good and responsible citizen of our country. Great care and emphasis is given to ensure that the following values are inculcated in the student through every single activity of the school.
1. Moral and spiritual values which are fundamental to the building of character.
2. Social values which make for good citizenship, not only within the limits of the school and its compound but also during his lifetime. The school day ends with the last bell for the day but discipline and idealism carries on.
3. Cultural values such as politeness, punctuality, humility, neatness and cleanliness which characterises a true gentleman.
4. A positive attitude in all students to help them adopt a constructive approach and character building.
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History
One hundred and twenty-three years of Baldwins

What's in a Name?

The Baldwin Schools are named after their benefactor, a philanthropist, John Baldwin of Berea, Ohio, U.S.A., who had a vision, which saw him start six educational institutions, the last of which were the Baldwin Schools.
The name "Baldwin" descends from a royal lineage, and is of German origin. It means "Bold Winner”.
One sees a glorious panorama of personalities in the annals of Baldwins, guided by a strong sense of purpose, unity, loyalty, grit and determination.

They were the original patrons, the founding fathers, the principals and staff, who kept going inspite of many odd and difficulties listed hereunder:
1878

The lamp was first lit by Mrs. Marie Mulligan Oldham, wife of Rev. William Fitzjames Oldham. She started a school in their home at No. 2, Alexandra Street. It’s aim was to provide schooling for English speaking Methodist children and to train them in the Christian faith.
1879 The school was transferred to the vestry of the Richmond Town Methodist Church. It was placed under the then Pastor, the Rev. J.E. Robinson.
1880 The Methodist Episcopal School was formally opened in February on land rented along Hosur Road - a part of the current campus. The first Principal, Rev. Marion B. Kirk from the East Ohio Conference, served in all capacities in the school -as householder, administrator, teacher, games master and musician!
1881 Rev. Ira A. Richards served as Principal from August 1880 to 1883. The stark reality of a few students, no salaries for staff and a bank balance of 'Nil' did not discourage him. He was responsible for increasing the strength of the school sizably. In this year, the first Board of Directors was also appointed to govern the school.
1882 This was a ‘Jackpot’ year for the School. Mr. John Baldwin, at that time aged 83, presented the school with $ 3,000 to acquire land and buildings. The rented property was purchased and renovated as a dormitory for boys. The South India Regional Conference was requested to provide Rs. 6,000 to purchase some more buildings and hire two more teachers. Buttrick House was acquired in 1882.
1891 Rev. T.R. Toussaint, the then Principal, refused to close down the school when the Government stopped the Grant-in-aid to the School, which had been going on since 1884. He was the first non-missionary to be appointed as Principal, and served from 1891 to 1898. He came from Ceylon, and joined the School in 1883. During his tenure, 'The Baldwinian' was started, and the Baldwin Literary Society formed. The School also became self-supportive.
1896 The first Crest was designed. The words, 'Reverentia Jehovae est Caput Sapientiae' became the watchwords of the School.
1898 The Presiding Elder, the Rev. J.B. Buttrick, reported that 1898 was Baldwins' "'most prosperous year in history. The football team won the Inter School Tournament for the first time.
1902 Mr. P.V. Roberts was the first "Old Boy' to become the Principal of Baldwins High School. He served in the School as a Teacher, and later as Headmaster, before going on to become the Principal.
1903 The girls left Baldwins' High School to form a school of their own. Their first Principal was Ms. Urdell Montgomery.
1908 Oldham Hall was built in honour of Rev.and Mrs.Oldham, the original founders of the School.
1927 Mr. C.N. Weston became the Principal of Baldwin Boys' High School.
1933 Mr. Weston met Mr. Pfeiffer, a businessman in New York, promised to donate $ 5,000 towards the School's debts, provided the same amount could be raised locally. Mr. Weston and Mr. Anderson took this up as a challenge, and literally held out the "begging bowl". They succeeded. Which is why Baldwins is still here today-123 years old.
1935 As long as Baldwin Boys' High School exists, the name Pfeiffer will always be remembered. Mr and Mrs Pfeiffer donated $ 5,000 towards the swimming pool and the playground, which was subsequently named after them. The Pfeiffer Swimming Pool was inaugurated in August. The first Aquatic Sports Meet was held the following year. Commencement Exercises were held for the first time in the same year, ie. 1936.
1941 The Pfeiffer Memorial Playground was dedicated this year.
1946 A Crucial year for the School. Mr. Weston and Mr.Anderson, the Associate Principal, had new plans. The Pfeiffer Memorial Playground was extended, a Book Room, a Masters' Room, a Games Room and new classrooms ware added.
1956 The Constance Weston Hall was inaugurated in honour of Mrs. Weston.
1960 Mr and Mrs. Weston and Mr and Mrs. Anderson relinquished office. Dr. E.B. Finch was appointed Principal.
1962 The Foundation stone for the Lincoln Hall was laid. The new School Crest started being used. The Lincoln Hall was dedicated in 1963, during which the portrait of Abraham Lincoln and his son Ted was unveiled. The N.C.C. Platoon Brass Band participated in the Republic Day parade this year, led by the Music Master J.T. William Joseph.
1970 The I.C.S.E. Examination was introduced for the first time.
1976 The Foundation Stone for the Gokavi Block was laid.
1980 Baldwins is 100 years old! The celebrations were unprecedented and joyous ones.
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Principals
1. 1880 Rev.M.B.Kirk
2. 1881-1885 Rev.I.A.Richards
3. 1885 - 1886 Rev.B.T.Eddy
4. 1886
 Rev.W.Bowser
5. 1887-1888 Rev.Homer Stuntz
6. 1888 - 1889
 Rev.W.L.King
7. 1889 - 1892
 Rev.W.H.Hollister
8. 1892 - 1898
 Rev.T.R.Toussaint
9. 1899 - 1902 Rev.C.W.Ross D' Souza
10. 1902 - 1909 Rev.P.V.Roberts
11. 1910 - 1913 Rev.J.B.Buttrick
12. 1910 - 1913
 Rev.A.B.Coates - Headmaster
13. 1914
 Rev.A.B.Coates
14. 1914-1917
 Rev.J.W.Summons
15. 1917- 1920 Rev.E.T.Guest
16. 1920
 Rev.H.R.Hilmer
17. 1920
 Rev.E.A.Seamands - Headmaster
18. 1921
 Rev.A.F.Cook
19. 1922 - 1927 Rev.Z.A.Olron
20. 1928 - 1937 Mr.C.N.Weston
21. 1932
 Mr.R.A.B.Anderson
22. 1933 - 1935 Mr.C.N.Weston
23. 1936
 Mr.R.A.B.Andersen
24. 1937- 1942 Mr.C.N.Weston
25. 1942 - 1960 Mr.R.A.B.Anderson
26. 1946 - 1948 Mr.C.N.Weston - Associate Principal
27. 1960 - 1965 Dr.E.B.Finch
28. 1965 - 1967 Mr.B.S.Gershom - Officiating Principal
29. 1967 (Aug-Dec) Rev.F.Gokavi - Vice Principal
30. 1967 (Sept-Dec) Mr.H.Pershad
31. 1968-1971
 Rev.F.Gokavi
32. 1972 ( Jan-Aug) Miss.C.Christdas
33. 1972 (Sept- Dec)
 Dr.S.Kamaleson
34. 1973-1978
 Rev.F.Gokavi
35. 1976 - 1979 Mr. G.S.Mithra - Vice Principal
36. 1978 (March-July)
 Rev.S.Downes - Acting Principal
37. Aug 1978 - 31st May 1987
1980 (Cenetenary)		 Mr.S.Dathu Samuel
38. 1987 - 1996 April Mr.J.S.Williams
39. April 1996 - Dec 2000
 Mr.M.George
40. June 2000 -Dec'02 Mr.G.M.V.Murthy
41. Dec 2000 -June'02
 Mr.P.K.Das
42. June 2002 - July 14 2002
Mr.G.M.V.Murthy - Officiating Principal
43. July 1 5 2002 - June 2003
 Mr. Gilbert Samuel
44. July 2003- June 2004
 Mr.G.M.V.Murthy
45. June 2004
 Dr. K.J.N.KARUNAKARAN
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