Fountain Valley School - Owl Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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SAMUEL WILHELM COOPER Omaha, Nebraska In the fall of 1948 a happy-looking fellow could be seen approaching First House loaded down with a couple of Navy duffle-bags and two big feet. This was Sam Cooper, come to us through the generosity of Omaha, Nebraska. Sam made it quite clear early in the year that he had a great sense of humor . . . which we found, would sometimes get him into trouble with the all-mighty members of the Fourth Form who lived dangerously near Sam's room in those early years. His stories were a constant source of amusement for the three years that he was in First House. Coop caught up to the class of '53 in the Fifth Form year. He was again seen squatting in an impossible position on top of the radiator in the common room, telling everyone about the glories of Omaha, his experiences in summer school, and the wonderful summers on Lake Superior. In the spring of that year, Sam turned out for track. He was able to ll QY3 4 Q 'fx fr Comidfiagok r 1 run with such speed that one could see only his torso. His legs, if you could see them at all, were in the form of a dull blur. Omaha let Sam come back again to finish his senior year in the fall of '53. He rendered some invaluable services to Ed Bryant's work crew in the fall and winter. Come Spring, 'ACoop was on the field again in a pair of sweat pants and a T shirt, sprinting wildly and leaping the broad jump. Sam's graduation leaves the class a bit curious as to where he's going to sit without the common room radiator! Wherever he is, we all wish him the best of luck, and know that his sense of humor and swell spirit will send him far in life. Favorite Saying: She'll have to call me first. Nicknames: Crow, Co op, Sambo. College: University of Nebraska.

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DANIEL PATTERSON CHARLTON Denver, Colorado In the middle of our Second Form year, Dan Charlton joined the class of '53. Since Dan was from Denver, and soon made many friends, the Third Form saw him back, as good as ever. Dan's football talents were helpful to the Pup football team that year. While living in the hermitage the next year, Dan lent his bass voice to the halls of the dormitory. Groucho, as he was then called, played Pup football again: but was elevated to the Varsity later in the year. He served efficiently on the Dance Committee, and was active in getting dates for his form- mates. The Fifth Form year saw Dan making both the Varsity football and baseball teams, and earning a letter in both. Dan did a good job on the Stu- dent Council that year, and again served on the Dance Committee, In the Sixth Form, Dan settled down to the serious job of getting into ? rw x ' wus. 3. college. He chose a Southern military college and made good grades to in- sure his entrance there next year, Dan played football and lettered again, As hockey season rolled around, he don- ned the pads to play a promising game in the nets for the Danes. In the an- nual operetta, Trial By Iury, Dan sang in the chorus of jurymen. Again this year, he was on the Dance Committee, and, as usual, did an outstanding job. We know that Dan will be a suc- cess at whatever he does, and we wish him the best of luck. Favorite Sayings: You're pleas- ant. Get out! Anybody got any- thing to eat? Nicknames: Laughing Gas, Groucho, College: Citadel.

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PHILIP GARDINER COX Des Moines, Iowa The first time we met Phil was in September of our Fifth Form year. He arrived from Des Moines, fol- lowed by a small truck-load of elec- tronic equipment. ln the spring of that year, he was one of the instigators of the Penrose Society of Iazz. In our Senior year, Phil has demon- strated his sense of humor in many ways. When our radios were on the blink, we thought it was someone us- ing an electric shaver: actually it was only Fabulous Phil exercising his elec- tronic ability. Phil's interests have been divided between the Work Crew, track and riding. He gave the latter up after discovering that there were no motor- cycles connected with the HHorse Cavalry. When the spring term ar- rived, Phil tried the track team, but soon joined the Work Crew. Last autumn he again joined Ed Bryant's crew: since then he has become one of Ed's stalwart supporters. Among Y Q, -3.- 1 -? 13 . other extracurricular activities, Phil has helped Mr. Kitson with Down in the Valley, and this year played the Counsel in Trial By Iury. He has amused us constantly with tales of how he got that oversized scar on his thumb, and of his first electronic ac- complishment -- converting an old radio to a transmitter. This year he has again shown his ability by repair- ing the form's radios and vics. As Phil returns to the Land of Corn, followed by his electronic devices, the Class of '53 wish him all the luck in the worldg for he will certainly be a success in whatever occupation he chooses. Favorite Saying: Foo. Nickname: Chance. College: University of Iowa.