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

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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.

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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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9 AYMON deROUSSY deSALES New York City, New York A'Count - short for Francois Ber- tron Raoul Aymon deRoussy deSales - is one of the most determined sleep- ers in the shady nook of F.V.S. Count started the year off with a bang by arriving late to school this fall. The fact that he came from the big city of New York intrigued all, and he quickly became one of the class. This past fall the Babe partook in the riding program. When winter rolled around, our hero became one of the numerous intramurals. ln the spring he also took great interest in the Sun Tan Team, and before long was appointed co-captain. The Frog achieved his letter in the sport by spending forty hours at sun basking, and is working for his hero's badge which requires sixty hours in the sun. This spring Aymon has given his firm 'Q na W 4 support to the betterment of the Work Crew. In the field of journalism, the Count is outstanding. He is on the staff of the school paper, The Dane, and aspires to be New York's leading reporter. If the Count settles down and makes a goal for himself, we believe he will attain it and lead a successful career. We all wish him the best of luck. Favorite Sayings: Watch it, I'll hit ya! Are you all right? I don't know. Nicknames: Count, Scurvy, Frog, Pasty-face. College: Colorado University.