Watson Boone Duncan (1867-1930), was a well-known Methodist minister and author of books on religion, poets, and poetry.
a trademark of his Paradise Lost lectures, and recall his classes as some of the most memorable experiences of their college years.
Duncan was also a gifted Shakespearean actor, and performed frequently in the Shakespeare Festival at Stratford, Ontario.
Duncan saw a spark of talent in Reynolds, and asked him to read for a play, Sutton Vane's Outward Bound, which the college was presenting.
[1] Duncan went on to head the English/Communications Department at Palm Beach Junior College for more than thirty years, specializing in Milton and Shakespeare.
He also helped develop the talents of actor Monte Markham and Terry Garrity, author of The Sensuous Woman, while they were students at Palm Beach Junior College.