Kent School - Kent Yearbook (Kent, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 122 of the 1915 volume:

As a means for expressing our appreciation and thanks for his advice and good fellowship wc dedicate the 1915 Year Hook to MR. HORACE E. SCHIEDT a Wf)t fent is cf)ool gear iBook yy □□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□ □□□□□□□□□□□□ □□□□ jUUU 1915 EDITED B Y THE SIXTH FORM The History of The Class The Faculty The School Buildings Tennis Courts . Sixth Form Holiday The Council Presidents of Forms Previous Prefects The Masque Ball The Dance Public Speaking . History of Dramatics The Quarterly and News The Musical Club Class Lives Football . Hockey . Baseball . The leagues Tennis Athletic Committees Year Book Boards The Directory . Cfje $tStorip of tfje (Class of 1915 Of the seven fellows who l egan life at Kent, there arc only two left with us at present, e commenced with Stradlcy, Evans, Ash, Hoddcr, Eangton. Savage II. and Watt, most of these have left. I he first year of our existence the new buildings were still in the process of completion and many of us s| ent our first nights in the unfinished dormitories. During the winter of our first year we played a very exciting hockey game with the Second Form, ending in a defeat of 7-0. The class distinguished itself from the first in baseball ami dramatics, and tales are still current al out the acting powers of certain departed members. Then there was the baseball team coached by Edgar Jackman. As we advance to the Second Form we had seven members added to our class. Hell. ( ory, Horton, Oakes, Wadsworth I. Warren, and Windom. We contributed a few members to the third football team that fall. However, the Winter Term was notable, in that Kent had its first hockey team under the able leadership of Edgar Jackman. In the spring of this year the school suffered a heavy loss in the burning of the barn. I he cause of this disaster was unknown. The next and third year of our existence was marked by a large addition of fellows. There were seventeen new members who had cither dropped back from the Fourth Form or were new boys. We had a fair representation on the second team in football. The most important event of that term was the fire. The fire started in the basement of the Main Building and made its way to the schoolroom, but was finally put out at this point by the consistent work of the fellows and men about the place. During the winter the Form had its first real banquet. Towards the end of the Fall Term, a play entitled The Kidnapping of the King's Daughter written by Father Sill, was given. Several of the Form acted in this farce. There were two of the first team baseball men in our Form, namely. Sweatt and Herscy. On May first, of the four candidates of the Third Form for the Council. Evans and Ash were elected. 1) On wc went now entering upon our Fourth Form year. During the summer a new building hud heon added to the plant. Ash and Hcrscy represented the Form on the football team. This year Kent defeated (mil-ncry for the first time in football by the score of 14-12. Ash played on the hockey team this season from the Fourth Form. Robinson substituted. On May first, 1913, Theodore Evans and Barrett Whitman were elected to serve on the Council. This same day was the day appointed for the class of 1 ! 1 1 to paint their numerals on the Rock, but the next day turned out to be a disastrous one for our Form. Several of the I'orm. painted a l.i on a sheet and carefully hung it over the newly painted rock on the night of May first. When the Fifth Formers saw what had been done, a riot started but was promptly sat on by the Headmaster, and he punished the Fourth Form by making them sit in the schoolroom all morning of this holiday. Wc went on from the Fourth Form to the Fifth and left several of our former classmates behind u and only added three new fellows. These were. Barry, Whitney I. and Miller I. On our return, the school was greeted by a Ford car. this being the property of Mr. Hobbie, and many enjoyed rides in it. We were again well represented in football by Ash, Hcrscy, Prout, and Whitney. On Thanksgiving Day of 1913, Ash was elected captain of the 1914 football team and Whitman was made manager. Later in the winter Horton was elected captain of the 1915 hockey team. On February 14th, the class held its annual banquet in the Trophy Room. The occasion was an unique one in that everyone, except Father Sill attended in evening dress. There were four members of the Form on the baseball team. Many of the Form played on the league team. Cory and Whitney I captaining two of the teams and the latter after a hard season won the cup. Of course we all looked forward to May 1st, with great interest, since that is the day when our clns.- took over the responsibilities of the school, which the out going class relinquished. Every member of the Form work ed hard Oil that day putting the class numerals on the Rock and after several coats had been put on the job was finished. On the evening of that day, Ash. Harris, and Evans were appointed prefects for the next year. At the Council meeting later Ash was elected chairman, which is also Senior Prefect. We regretted the loss of tin-graduating class with whom wc had spent several happy years. After the college exam- we all departed for the summer. 10 The Sixth and last year of our school life was most important to us all. When we arrived in the fall, we found that three members of the class of 1914, Dchon, Skclding, and Studdiford, had come back to do some post-graduate work. Out of the twelve men on the football team, the Sixth Form bad eight including the captain. For the second time in the history of football at Kent. Gunnery was beaten badly by the decisive score of 20-0. The team had at last broken the tradition of defeats which Gunnery had given us for many years. On Thanksgiving Day. Ash was reelected captain for the coming season of 1915. Probably the most important event of the Autumn Term was the publication of a weekly paper, “The Kent News . This has l cen the only attempt at any paper, with the exception of the Quarterly”, that the school has made and certainly deserves great credit and the backing of all connected with Kent. The Winter Term brought with it hockey, and Coach Taube and Captain Horton were greeted with a large Squad. The season was successful ami the team showed its best form against Pawling by defeating them 1-0. On February 2nd the annual Masquerade Hall took place and proved a great success. Not only were great heroes of the world represented in the throng, but one could see Mr. Hobbic's double appearing here and there in the dining room. After the Faster vacation, baseball was begun and also the rehearsing of the play, Secret Service”, was commenced. This play has been a great success and several performances were given, each one attended by large audiences. On May 1st our numerals were covered over by those of the Fifth Form, and we banded over our duties to the class of 1916. Kaeh Sixth Former had the pleasure of criticising the Saturday night s| ecchcs during the bust term. With the return of Goss after Christmas the class numbered nineteen including the three members of last year's class. The approaching college exams keep the Form hard at work. The ride to Sharon was one which we are not likely to forget and I am sure that every member of the class enjoyed it. At last commencement is here, a very important time of our school life. The college exams keep many over and then we scatter to be among the alumni of the school. It is hard to tell where each member of the class will be next year. Ash cx| cots to 11 3 return to the school. McKittrick, Rich, and Noxon intend to enter Harvard. Corv. Horton. I rout. an.I ing, have hopes of getting into Cornell. Studdiford and Whitney have divided to be at Princeton. io� « ami Wells enter Yale, while Dodd intends to Im at Williams. Harris at Wisconsin. .Magruder nt Ohio State, at Wilson at Columbia. Evans will be at Trinity and Taff will go into business after leaving school. I hi completes the future course of our class. Every member of the class of 1915 has been at the school for two or more years, while two mendier have come up from the First Form. It is impossible for each member of the class to comprehend the many thin. -Kent has done for him. but we can realize that we can never do enough to repay the school. Therefore, it with the most sincere regret that we depart from Kent, but look forward to many visit to the place where � • have spent so many happy years. As we near our graduation and the examinations, we begin to think how hard the faculty lias worked for us and how much we owe them. We owe them much more than we could possibly pay back. Their efforts make it possible for us to pass the examinations and to enter college; or for those who arc not going to college to make a success in business. They have been friends to us in trouble, helped us. and brought us through the school year with great success. It is with unspeakable thanks, therefore, that we say good-bye to them after our graduation. and we all wish them success in the coming year with the form that shall lake our places. There is only one new member of the faculty this year; Mr. James Cleveland, of Columbia University, who is taking the lower Forms in Knglish, Mathematics, and I-atin. Father Sill has again taken up teaching after a retirement of two years. He is taking the Third and Fourth Forms in I«itin. REV. FREDERICK H. SILL, O. H. C. Father Sill is a graduate of Columbia and has resumed teaching again and is making a great success of his Third and Fourth Form Latin Classes. To the Headmaster, of course belongs the first place among the faculty. MR. THEODORE HOBBIE Mr. Hobhic is the only remaining member of Kent's first faculty. When Kent was founded, he was asked to conduct the department of Mathematics, and accepted after finishing part of bis course at Princeton. Mr. Ilohhic is the senior member of the faculty and is remembered by every one who ever visited Kent. 18 CD o MR. HORACE E. SCHIEDT After having graduated from Harvard in 1001 . Mr. Schiedt came here and lias taught History, Latin. Mr. Ruck after graduating from Trinity a year previous joined the faculty in 1910 and taught Mathematics and Science courses. Mr. Ruck as coach of the football and baseball teams, has succeeded very well and frequently made winning teams out of comparatively raw material. Mr. Rankson as a graduate of Columbia University came to Kent two years ago to take the courses in Latin and German left vacant by Mr. Monroe. The courses lie takes call for a great amount of work, but lie has made a success of them. MR. JONATHAN S. CUTHBERTSON Mr. Cuthbcrtson is a graduate of Yale and came to us in the middle of last year to take the place of Mr. Haley as a master of French, and has done his work well and earnestly. and Chemistry ever since. Mr. Schiedt, as secretary of the faculty, is owed a great deal of thanks. MR. GEORGE S. BUCK REV. B. C. CHANDLER Father ('handler studied at the University of Maine and later at the General Theological Seminary. He came to us in 1910 from Morristown, N. J. to take courses in Latin and Greek anil also serve the Parish Church. MR. PHIL S C. BANKSON 14 I8F)) ]] o o MR. HENRY V. SHELLEY Mr. Shelley graduated from Columbia in 1913 with high honors and is now taking the course of Latin, Greek, and German. Mr. Shelley is also an expert at the piano and is a great help to the Musical Club. MR. FRANK L. HEWITT Mr. Hewitt graduated from Wesleyan and joined the Faculty two years ago. to take up the teaching of the English courses and has put them on a basis which coincides more nearly with college entrance requirements. MR. JAMES CLEVELAND Mr. Cleveland, the only new member of the faculty this year, came to us from Columbia where lie finished off his college course having been to Princeton for his first three years previous. Mr. Cleveland has charge of the younger fellows and does some outside tutoring. 15 ©)t cfjool JStulbtngg The most striking feature of the school equipment is that it differs essentially from most other institutions. Whereas other schools have opened with an adequate equipment, here it has been necessary to build as opportunity offered. The result is obvious: instead of the luxurious buildings found elsewhere, wo have at Kent modc-t houses, yet very comfortable, developed from a New England farm house. The old structure which forms the nucleus of our present buildings, was erected by Jeremiah Fuller, a man of Puritan stock, whose ancestors came over on the Mayflower. Somewhat after their arrival, one of the-. , an adventurous spirit, moved with his family up the Honsatonic valley into the depths of the forest and settled on a tract of land in Kent, granted him by George III. In 1808 Jeremiah established himself on a farm by the river and built the house which is now part of the school. The rooms «� f the ground fl« or comprise the dining room of the school. The old fireplace is still used, in front of which, a hundred years ago- «� tin old country folk assert—Indians might be seen lying on wintry nights, driven from their huts in the reservation by the old. In the North and South Dormitories, the old oaken floor-hoards of varying widths, secured by hand-wrought nails, arc yet visible; in the “Sunday School and Stable”, the old plaster, more than an inch thick, may he seen. When Father Sill introduced the school of thirty odd hoys into its new quarters, few change' in the original structure had been made. The parlor and living room assumed a more academic air. when cquip|� cd with desks. The old kitchen had been converter! into a dining room; a wood shed had been improved and elevat .1 to the dignity of kitchen; the end of the upper hall, curtained off in the day time, served as a eh a pel; the attic supplied generous dormitory possibilities which were fully realized. When the school opened the next fall, extensive improvements had taken place to accommodate the in- 10 creased roll of forty-eight hoys. A new kitchen, with servants’ quarters above, had been built. Hut the following year, development surpassed everyone’s most sanguine expectations. The Main Building of the school had been erected adjacent to the old house; the wood shed was exalted to the function of chapel; a small infirmary had been equipped. Preeminent among the additions was the schoolroom, capable of seating sixty fellows, and the long ycarned-for gymnasium. A gas lighting system had also been installed. The fifth spring saw the abolition of an eyesore, the old barn, ami the construction of a new one in a less conspicuous location. A year later North Building was added to the group. The upper stories are devoted entirely to bedrooms; in the basement there arc class-rooms and the physics laboratory. The Second Form schoolroom, which occupies the southeast corner, is a particularly pleasing and sunny room. This addition marked the final increase in dormitory space; for, with one hundred ami twenty boys. Father Sill decided that further numerical advance at that time would be unwise. The erection of the Form House may be noted here. The class of 1914. in its Sixth Form year, gave birth to the idea; their ardor, however, was quenched with the laying of the foundation. The class of 191 I, finished the work. Last year an adequate cha| cl was donated to us. The previous one had accommodated but sixty IRTSons. The one hundred boys forced to participate in the worship therein were therefore very crowded. The new chapel affords ample room for guests, us well as the school and faculty. Among the changes outside, the |� ond attracks most attention. Two years ago the Macedonia Brook was dammed up; the pond formed is large enough for several hockey rinks and also provides a safe bit of water on which the younger fellows can enjoy simple water sports. At the south end of the athletic field a large depression has been filled; here we hope soon to have twelve first class tennis courts. This spring much has been done to improve the appearance of the grounds. Innumerable small evergreens have been dug up in the woods and replanted about the buildings. While, of course, it is our hope to obtain eventually a larger equipment and increase in numbers, we fully 19 O Q realize that structures of a more permanent nature arc necessary. Various other advances are more pressing also; wc expect to build a new athletic field in the near future: a gravity water system is much desired. N we are reconciled to waiting until we may erect substantial stone buildings. OLD THE SCHOOL NEW Ccnnis Courts The tennis courts on the Alumni Field which were started bust autumn will, when they are finished. Ik- a very welcome addition to school's athletic equipment. Owing to the erection of the North building and the Chapel, the four original courts have been cut down to two. These two courts are very much in demand, as i« natural in a school of about one hundred and twenty, and hence it is ini| ossihle for every one who wishes to play tennis to have a game every day. With the completion of the new courts, however, a long felt need will be filled, and adequate facilities for all to play the game will not be lacking. Work was started on the courts last fall when men l cgan to cut away the hill back of the field ami fill in the deep depression south of the football grounds. This was. however, rather a slow undertaking, and so the fellows were organized into several squads and set to work. Kach squad worked for two hours every afternoon assisted by horses from the school, this of course in conjunction with the contractor's men. They progressed rapidly. and by the end of the week almost all the preliminary work was done. This was left until spring so that, a' the frost left the ground, the filled in dirt would settle. The finishing work on the courts can not be done, however, until sufficient funds an- in hand. The fellows have been collecting money and have contributed towards this fund, but there is still a considerable amount to be raised. Nevertheless, it is hoped that this will be done and the courts completed by next autumn, thus providing a set of tennis courts for the use of the Kent fellows. 22 ixtl) Jform Jjolibap Monday, October 10th. the Sixth Form went apple picking at Hog Hollow, four miles away across the state line, where the school has rented a farm. It was undecided whether we should go. as it had rained the night before, and it still looked threatening, hut the sun soon appeared and the Sixth Form started, fourteen fellows in a group. The party soon divided into two squads, the larger under Horton’s and Harris's command with eight fellows; and the smaller, under the leadership of Delion, containing five fellows. Rich, being the sacristan, was neutral. At Macedonia an orchard was reached and a pitched battle began. At every orchard on the way it started up anew, Dehon's force trying unsuccessfully to outflank their opponents. The battle culminated in the seizure of the farm where there was a hard battle. There is still some difference of opinion as to whether the “thin red line of 'crocs under I)ehon surrendered. The fellows soon got to work, however, and all the apples in sight, with the exception of those used as missies from time to time, were gathered into barrels. When they were about half through. Father Sill arrived in outing costume, accompanied by Ash and Evans. Another pitched battle was started hut was nipped in the hud by Father Sill before it got under way. Almost immediately lunch was served, after which work was resumed for an hour. In the meantime six or seven fellows went over to the estate of Mr. Brasier . the artist, where cider was being made. The fellows were given a small jug to sample, hut it was noticeable that the critics demanded quantity rather than quality. After this party returned the apple picking was resumed, and soon all the barrels, about seventeen in num-l cr were filled and in addition a large number of sacks. These were sent back in the wagon. The fourteen fellows adjourned to Mr. Brasicm and hel| cd gather apples and oj)crate the press. Thanks to the owners’ generosity. everybody had all lie wanted of the new made eider to drink. At about half past two the return was begun and the Sixth Form reached home after a happy and successful day at half past three. 23 tEfje Council In the last days of April and on the first of May the main topic of conversation i- the Council, which i perhaps the most important of our school organisations. It is the guardian of the self-government system at Kent, a system which has been examined, and in some instances imitated by other schools. Representatives have been sent from various schools to study the methods employed by the Council, and to see just wliat branches ..f school activities come under its jurisdiction. The Council is composed of the three prefects chosen from the Sixth Form bv the Headmaster, two members from the Fifth Form, and two members from the Fourth Form. The Fourth and Fifth Forms mcml crs are elected by the school on the night of May 1st of each year, on the basis of their ability to serve the school along those lines which the Council governs. Their principal duty is to safeguard the carrying on of the study periods without any supervision by the Faculty. The method of election is a simple one. Sometime Indore the first of May. the Third and Fourth Forms meet and nominate four candidates. There must be four from each of the two Forms so as t« give the school a choice as to who it shall elect. On the night of May 1st there is a school meeting at which two candidates from each Form who receive a majority arc elected members of the Council. The prefect system is, however, different, and may l� cst be understood from the following article, reprinted from the first issue of the Quarterly”. It is one of the customs of our school that, on May first of each year, three fellows are selected from the Fifth Form to be prefects for the next school year. In selecting the prefects, to use the words of the Headmaster. ‘Everything is taken into consideration: standing in studies, past record, ability as leaders, faithfulness to school principles and traditions, general deportment, and popularity.’ 24 JT E3 C2 e ci o The duties of the prefects are many. They preside at all school meetings, are ex officio members of the Council, ins| eet the housework, rojwrt on the same take the roll call twice each day, and in general are the leading spirits of the school. “The prefect system is one of which we have every right to be proud. The prefects are a great help to the faculty on account of the large amount of work they save them. They do much good to the fellows by the splendid example which they set Iwfore them. They gain much for themselves by the cx| cricncc they receive in leading others and hearing the weight of many responsible duties. In general, the purpose of the Council, so clearly set forth in its constitution, is to consider all complaints, petitions or other matters that arc submitted by any student or master, provided they arc pertinent to the welfare of the school, as a whole, or any considerable group thereof; to recommend to the Headmaster any mens, ures that seem to be to the best interest of the school, and for the maintenance and furtherance i� f a thorough understanding between the faculty and the student body; to censure ami advise any student, whose conduct is in direct violation of the spirit and tradition of the school. $3rebtous Councils 1907-ISOS Osgood Perry '08, Chairman Alfred II. Sweet 'OS Donald S. McNulty ‘00 26 Randolph 1 . Titus '09, See’y Anson B. Gardner '08 H. Hrinton Hill '10 Douglas ( . Crawford ’10 CD O 1 SOS-1900 Chaunccy A. Crawford ‘09, Chairman Randolph 1 . Titus ‘09. Soc’.v Douglas C. Crawford ‘10 Donald S. McNulty ’09 It. Brinton Hill ‘10 Lowell It. Diilou '11 Alexander II. Wood ‘11 1909-1910 Dougins C. Crawford ‘10. Chairman It. Brinton Hill ‘10, Sec’y Lowell It. Dulon ’ll Kenneth Roberts ’12 Ix-onard G. Taylor ‘10 Donald It. Harris ‘11 Norman I 'ar |uliar ‘12 The vacancies left by the resignations of Roberts and Parquhar were filled by John W. Garrett ‘12 and Otcy It. Berkeley ‘12. 1910-1911 Wade II. Thompson ‘11. Chairman Edgar It. Jackman ‘11. Sec’y Edward T. Guxhce ’12 Paul V. Jennings ‘13 Lowell It. Dulon ‘11 John W. Garrett ‘12 Frcdcrik F. van den Arcnd ’13 The vacancies left by the resignations of Garrett and Jennings were filled by Otcy It. Berkeley ‘12 and George W. Ely ‘13. 1911-1912 Edward T. Gushec ‘12. Chairman Frederick F. van dell Arend ‘13 George W. Ely ‘13 Otcy It. Berkeley ‘12. Scc'v Winslow Howarth ‘12 John I). Burnham 11 Murray MeC. Stewart 'l l r? FS d Q 1912- 1913 George W. Ely '13, Chairman Frederik F. van den Arend M3. Scc’y Murray McG. Stewart 14 Theodore F. Evans '15 Samuel H. Compton MS Paul Squibb M4 J. Morgan Ash lo The vacancy left by the resignation of Squibb was fillet! by 1 heodore Dchon 14. 1913- 1914 John 1). Burnham M4. Chairman William Richmond, Jr., '14, Scc'y Theodore F. Evans '15 John F. Austin '1(5 Wayman McC. Allen '14 Barrett Whitman '15 Roger I,. Windom MG The vacancy left by the resignation of Windom was filled by Bruce M. Steele MG. David I . Harris '15. Scc’y Theodore F. Evans 1914-1915 J. Morgan Ash '15, Chairman John F. Austin MG Edward C. Stradlcy MG Manuel D. Nadal M? Nicholas Worthington M? Z )t iPresibents of tfjc Jforms 190$ 1909 Chauneey A. Crawford 28 Anson B. Gardner 1910 Douglas C. Crawford 1911 1913 Wade II. Thompson 1914 Paul S(|uil)l 1917 Manuel I). Nadal o 1912 Edward T. Gushec 1915 .1. Morgan Ash 191S Roger Rose Frederik F. van den Arcnd 1916 John Austin 1919 Graham Nadal Osgood Perry Randolph P. Titus $rebiouS prefects 1907-190$ Anson B. Gardner, Senior Prefect 190S-1909 Chauncey A. Crawford, Senior Prefect 1909 1910 Douglas C. Crawford, Senior Prefect Alfred H. Sweet Donald S. McNulty 29 Itolicrt B. Ilill I connrd G. Taylor O O Edgar II. Jackman 1010-1011 I at well H. Diilon. Senior Prefect Wade II. Thompson Otcy R. Berkeley 1011-1912 Edward T. (iushee, Senior Prefect Winslow llowarth Frederik F. van den Arend 1012-1013 (Icorge W. Ely. Senior Prefect Samuel II. Compton William Richmond. Jr. 1013-1014 John 1). Burnham. Senior Prefect Waynian McC. Allen David 1’. Harris 1014-1015 J. Morgan Ash 3rd. Senior Prefect Theodore F. Evans 31 ®f)t ittasitjuc JBall The Masque Ball, bv the success of its second attempt at the school, has now Intoiiic established ;� an annual occurrence to while away the tediousness of the Winter Term. Tuesday. February second, the Feast of Purification was a holiday, hence owing to this free time many of the fellow - were able to get their diverse costumes ready for the evening. A motley crew assembles! in the hall about eight o’clock, which continued to increase in size, as well as bright array, until eight thirty when Father Sill and Miss Connelly received them in the dining room. At first, owing to the crowd of onlookers, dancing was impossible, though later those in costume- were busy whirling around in the o|h ii spaces. Those of the opposite sex wore not so much in evidence as heretofore, but even so there were several extremely attractive young ladies. A charming young nurse caused much admiration and a rather sturdy damsel appeared to provoke a cleric, so that he almost forgot his calling. Another female of most remarkable figure was present, dragging behind her a very peculiar looking gentleman gracefully seated in a barrel. An extremely muscular, herculean looking |� crsonage. representing Jack Johnson, made his debut as a white hope challenger. The biggest sensation of the evening, though, was caused by two late arrival! an Indian Squaw with .1 pa poose, strapped across her hack. Tramps and sandwich men were present galore, gallants and a juvenile mathematics teacher appeared greatly resembling the prototype. Later Mr. Ilobhie, Mr. C levcland, Whitman .u l Evans, made up an orchestra and played until avout eleven o'clock when refreshments were serves!. I hen the party broke up after a most enjoyable evening. The lights-out-bell rang at eleven thirty. $« Cije ©ance As we look hack on our former dances, we think how much enjoyment we have derived from them. Still, after nil, there is no doubt whatsoever that the affair on the night of February the eleventh was by far the most successful the school has ever given. Early in the evening the sleighs went to the various lodgings in town to convey the guests to the school. About half past eight the festivities l egnn. The decorations of the dining room were simple, but yet tasteful, in contrast to the former custom of using banners and pennants. The necessary introductions were soon over, ami the musicians started off a most enjoyable dance with a lively one-step. After about nine dances, and numerous encores, some of the fellows from the lower Forms served refreshments. Up to this time these, along with the rest of the Second and Third Formers, had been entertained by Mr. Ilobbic at the Sixth Form House. In a little while the dancing recommenced, and the second half was even l etter than the first. Encore after encore was repeated for the fellows and their partners were certainly deriving a great deal of enjoyment from this annual affair. Owing to the fact that several upper Formers were present without partners cutting-in was allowed, although not until the first extra had been completed. As the hour of midnight approached the music ceased, although all protested and begged for more dances. Yet the musicians remained obdurate. With the departure of the guests to their various lodgings, ended one of the most pleasant events of the term. There is no doubt whatsoever that the immediate success of the dance was due, not only to the 1015 committee, but even more to the careful planning ami cooperation of the Headmaster. 33 0 G� ______2� public Speaking The second year of organized public sinking has brought about many changes which tend to make the exercises more enjoyable and of more benefit to the listeners. Now that this custom is well established it is interesting to note the progress made the past year. But before making this comparison; the reasons for having these Saturday evening speeches must be known. The prime intention, on the part of the Headmaster, is not to develop skilled orators, but merely to give the fellows, who graduate from here, the power of speaking clearly and forcibly whenever called upon to talk l cforc a body of people. With this idea in mind, the institution of regular speaking was begun. A few changes were made at the beginning of the year which were the result of last year's experience. Instead of appointing the boys the morning of the day on which they were to speak, they an- now selected the Saturday before. This gives the fellows a chance to choose a subject which they arc ! cttcr fitted to speak on, and not the first one that comes to their minds. Weekly criticism of the speeches by Sixth Formers was begun last year and has been kept up this. This system of criticism has not been especially successful as far as giving any helpful advice to the speakers is concerned. After the speeches are finished, the Headmaster calls at random on one of the Sixth Formers who tries to point out defects in either the delivery, or subjects of the speakers. Sometimes there are ten speeches made; hence it is difficult to criticize each individual one. unless notes have been taken. A critic should be appointed at the same time as the other speakers arc in order to get the host results. There is no doubt that the speeches as a whole were much better than heretofore. Some of the fellows who last year mumbled a few unintelligible sentences. s| okc very well this past winter. Further, the subjects selected were more varied and interesting. It was feared that there would Iw a preponderenee of war subjects, but after the first of the term, many an evening passed without mention of the Euro|� can Struggle. In order to show the variety of subjects, a few of the typical ones are listed so that an idea may he obtained as to the ex- 83 tent of ground covered. Court Tennis, King Albert. Hopkinson Smith. The New Aork I unemployed, I lie Sen-man’s Institute, The New York Clearing House, The German Spy System, and Constantinople. 1 he subjects were very well prepared and carefully planned. Mast of the s| cnkers had undoubtedly’ put considerable time on the preparations and the result was very pleasing. Last year quite a number of what would have been good speeches were marred by the use of notes. This habit has been almost entirely crradicated and seldom does a speaker fumble around in his | ockets for his notes. A speech is either good or bad according to the way it is delivered. This point has been kept in mind by the critics and special attention has l� cen paid to the posture and delivery of speeches. Hesitation, or the opposite defect, speaking too rapidly, were the chief faults noticed this past year. These can only bo remedied by practice, and some of the worst offenders of last year have overcome these this year. There were a great many good speeches, some of which could hardly be improved upon. Probably the best one of the year was made by a Fifth Former on United States Military Training Camps. He spoke clearly and interestingly: describing the camps themselves and the reason the government has established them. It is to be hoped that the custom will be kept up and that the improvement which was shown this year will lie still more marked next year. As the school increases, there should Ik a regular course in Public Speaking, similar to the ones at larger schools. This is not essential though, as speaking more than anything else depends rather on practice than on advice which a teacher could give. 30 Slumnt J3rt$e Contests 1910 Prize Essay Contest Cuthbcrt V. Wright Prize Essay Contest Roger H. Sessions Junior Oration Contest Robert Hillycr ■Wl'L'J-L-Jjr?! ■ — - -y O O ---- ' SMgtorp of ©ramatics at Kent The history of dramatics at Kent dates from a certain evening in the small, low. Headmasters study of the Old School when Mr. Holsapplc, then head of a school of less than twenty hoys, dictated their parts to an ambitious cast composed of Osgood Perry '08, the famous Cameron Hawkins and others, including the writer of this article. Actually there were two companies in rehearsal—the Headmaster's and a cast put forward by the belligerent “Sunday School”, sometimes known at the Big Four. No rival Stage-Guilds in the merry days of great Elizabeth ever strove harder for the favor of their picturesque audiences than the players of the Old School on that memorable “first night in Bull's Hall. Intense excitement prevailed at moments, as when the blushing maid-servant, distraeted by some passing reference to Roman noses, informed her master and the audience that a strange gentleman was rubbing his nose on the mat outside . The following year we were all in the new building, and the first autumn was marked by the np| earaitoc of the Club Movement which has its present day example in the Golf Club, not to mention more obscure organ!, .ations. The only society of its kind, that year, was a sinister clan known as the Ancient Order of Owls to which only Fourth Formers were eligible. This clique determined to distinguish itself in the Mimic Art. and a farce was chosen and presented with tremendous effect in Kent and other places. The directions called for a realistic stage dinner, and one of the diversions of each performance was to see what the matron had provided in the way of nourishment, when the covers were lifted. One evening a somewhat familiar yellow compound, known as mush , was revealed, greeted by a universal groan from the audience, which nearly capsized the performance. During the next two years the first two members of the present class of 1!) 15. made their appearance (Ash and Evans). Morgan having identified himself with the Big Bunch of the First Form which had a | ceuliar affection for winter sports, ignored all dramatics, but Evans was immediately drafted whenever a nigger servant was Sf in demand. That winter the great drama of human interest. The Murder of Mr. Merlin, was produced under the direction of Father Sill and Wright ’10. Is it possible to forget the performance of Sessions 'll (now president of a distinguished .Musical Review) as the gentle villain together with other marvels of make-up and deportment? The assistant coach, also had certain all too ambitious ideas of scenic possibilities. cs| ecially those decorative effects derived from candle illumination, ideas which were viewed by the Headmaster with some apprehension from the standpoint of “safety first . It is also gratifying to find a drama entitled The Trail of The Tenderfoot recorded in the Quarterly as having been presented by the Headmaster and Wright '10. but as memory yields no impression whatever of this event, we must pass on to the next year. During this winter of 1911 the first serious production was carried out by a eivst representing the whole school, assisted by Mr. Charlicr and the late Mr. B. K. Taggert. This marked the present custom of presenting one play each year after as painstaking and elaborate a preparation ns possible. In 191i the Scphetr as The Uncle, an adaptation from the German, was arranged for our stage by F. F. van den Arend IS ami Mr. A. K. Monroe; in 1918 a farce called a Regiment of Two was given with unusual success. especially with our Gaylord— ville friends; and last year a comedy. The India Rubber Girl, proved one of the most successful undertakings from the financial point of view. Special mention might be made here of its east, consisting mostly of last year's Sixth Form, who gave performances of peculiar finish. Three of the best players. Whitney. Whitman, anil Robinson, belong to this year's graduating class. And finally this spring's performance of Secret Serrice is in many respects the most significant play that has been given. The special difficulties of this play, the demands it makes on the actors in the way of emotion, intensity and a sense of the stage were, for the most part, carried out. it seems to me. in a very graceful manner. The scenery, also, deserves special reference. Hitherto we have put up with make-shifts, but three acts of Secret Serrice represent the interior of a Southern home which reflects the utmost credit on its designer. Moreover, exaggerated as it may sound, a real attempt seems to have been made to convey what the German stage artists call inscenierung, that is, a general harmony of setting, dresses and atmosphere. The stage was a memorable 40 picture with its pale, gold paper and dark blue appointments blending in with the bluish-gray tunics and jackets of the soldiers. It may seem from the foregoing that dramatics at Kent is not a mere pastime but an active force. It is the hope of the writer that future productions may in no way fall behind the standards set by the 1915 play but, on the contrary, may improve upon them. The Sixth Form may be congratulated on the play which has been, to some extent, under its auspices, and has set the pace for an activity which carries with it so much enjoyment, so much education. die (Cast Gen. Nelson Randolph............................................... Benton Arrclsford.................................................. Lewis Dumont (known a Captain Thorne)....................... ..... Harry Dumont....................................................... Wilfred Varney..................................................... Lieut. Maxwell..................................................... Lieut. Allison..................................................... Jonas.............................................................. Mrs. General Varney................................................ Edith Varney....................................................... Caroline Mitford................................................... Martha............................................................. Soldiers, U'ar Dept. Messengers, etc. ..............R. Boyd ..........1). Charlicr .........F. C. Burger ........K. C. Stradley W. Beaumont Whitney .......J. Morgan Ash ........J. B. Morton ...........J. C. Wells ......W. Worthington .........Paul Skelding ......Philip Schuyler ..............R. Boyd 41 = o JDrebious Dramatic Committees 1913 The Headmaster, Chairman Mr. A. E. Monroe G. W. Ely 13 I). 1). Hamilton ’14 1914 The Headmaster, Chairman Mr. C. V. Wright W. Richmond T4 ] . Sledding 14 I Squibb 14 I). R. Harris 1.5 S. H. Compton 13 1). W. Rich 14 J. Morgan Ash 15 1915 The Headmaster, Chairman Mr. 1). M. Charlicr Harry 1). Horton 15 42 1 . Sledding 1.5 2 UHB6€BEX | 4i. Cfje Quarterly anb i2eU Of all our school activities the Quarterly has undeniably made the slowest progress, nevertheless, established as it was upon firm foundations, its steady improvement has been sure and its success, as a representative school paper, complete. During the early days of the school the need of a publication of some kind became quite evident. It was necessary to record the more important events in the school life, and to keep in touch with our friends outside. A magazine, edited four times a year, was quite adequate for the need in those days. The Quarterly, moreover, was then somewhat of an experiment and the original editors found no object in burdening themselves with a monthly publication which, on account of the dearth in material, could not hope to exist long. Realizing the worthlessness of the ordinary school periodical filled with cheap narrative and bad verse, the editors decided that their paper should be something different, and so in their first editorial we find the following statement which outlines the policy of the magazine: In the Kent Quarterly it is the purpose of Kent School to publish a chronicle of events, in a word, a news magazine. With its inauguration accomplished and its policy outlined, the Quarterly began to develop steadily. Departments were created, the appearance and arrangement improved, the quality and style of articles l ettered. Each succeeding Board strove to set a higher standard and to leave the Quarterly in better condition than before, but in general they adhered to the traditional ideas. It was inevitable, however, that the paper should expand beyond the limits of a chronicle. Outside articles were published, but only on those subjects which pertained to some phase of the school life, or were of some special interest to the student lrody. As a means for giving insight into the character of the school the Quarterly could not be improved. Yet, with the growth of the school, came the need of a more frequent publication. In spite of every ef- 45 fort it was impossible to so arrange the numbers that they would contain up-to-date news, and still be in season. Several Boards considered the proposition of converting the Quarterly into a monthly, but. not wishing to depart from any of the old customs, they thought it best to wait. Thus nothing was accomplished in this direction. This year, however, brought the institution of the News, which, while recording events weekly throughout the year, docs not encroach upon the field of the Quarterly. The success of the News this year proves that this was not a wild innovation, but an addition which has taken a prominent place in the school life, and which has great possibilities before it. C. A. Crawford (Quarterly iBoarbs tecs- IQ09 R. P. Titus J. C. Hawkins A. B. Gardner K. B. Hill K. R. Berkeley K. B. Hill leoc-toio L. R. Dulon D. C. Crawford I). W. Kent W. H. Thompson C. V. Wright 191C-19U W. H. Thompson, EdUor-in-ChieJ L. R. Dulon, Business Manager G. G. Dobson I). R. W. McCandlish ’ J. S R. Harris Baldwin 40 Robert S. Hillycr Dominic W. Rich George Abbot Furness 1911-1912 J. S. Baldwin, Editor-in-Chief R. W. McCandlish, Business Manager J. Morgan Ash F. F. van den Arend 1012-1913 Robert S. Hiliyer, Editor-in-Chief F. F. van den Arend, Assistant Editor-in-Chief William Richmond J. Morgan Ash, Business Manager 1013-1014 Dominic William Rich, Editor William Richmond, Jr., Assistant Editor John Cotton Wells J. Morgan Ash, Business Manager (Quarterly anb J2etos JBoarb 1914-1015 John C. Wells, Editor W. Beaumont Whitney, Assistant Editor associate (gbitorS John F. Noxon Nelson Fceley John M. Ash 3rd, Treasurer William E. Studdiford, Business Manager Burton Gallup Thomas Gammnck 48 Cljc ifitisical Club Once again the Musical Club has completed a successful season, and has more than filled its place as one of our school activities. Although its past history has appeared many times in the various publications of the school, yet we take the liberty of setting forth these facts once again; primarily because we feel that an annual, to become a success, should be as complete ns possible. However this may be, there is at least some justification for this repetition when one takes into consideration so remarkable a progress in comparison with an existence so brief. During the winter of 1912 Hatch and live others, musically inclined, formed a club and rehearsed with so much spirit and perseverance that they actually succeeded in mastering a few pieces sufficiently well to play before the school. The concert provider! an amusing evening, and the Club, having fulfilled its desire of founding a new school institution, retired for the year. But the year of 1918 marked the establishment of the Musical Club as an important factor in the school life. With the advantage of a year’s experience and a larger enrollment, three concerts were given which hcl|H d greatly in enlivening the winter term. A vast improvement was evident over the previous year, and several customs were inaugurated which have since proved their worth. Last year the Musical Club advanced yet another step. Due to the valuable coaching which Sessions '11 was kind enough to offer, far more expression ami unity was acquired. Stewart was the very life of the club, and in a large measure the success of the season depended upon his persevering work. The Club’s financial condition at the end of the year was such that a Vic-trola was presented to the school for use in the Form House. 50 The past year brought u still greater improvement in the Musical Club, not only in size, but also in technique and expression. The concerts were rendered more agreeable by the fact that practically all music was up to date. Mr. Cleveland and Mr. Shelley both showed themselves to be valuable acquisitions and their respective solos were always well appreciated. Throughout the year the main object of the Musical Club has l ccn to develop musical talent and to train material for future years, rather than to aid other school activities financially. Thus we may safely say that under the able leadership of Front, the Musical Club has once more proved itself a valuable asset to the school and a credit to those who founded it. THE QUAD. RASTER MORNING o o JOHN MORGAN ASH. 3rd Pennsylvania Mickie Johnnie Germantown. Pa. Born November 23, 1895. Entered School September 11)09. Senior Prefect '13. Council ’13. T5 (Chairman). President '12. '13. '14. ’13. Year Book Hoard '13 (Chairman). Quarterly and News Hoard ’12. ’13. ’14 (Business Manager);' '15 Treasurer). Dance Committee 15 (Chairman). Tennis Committee '12. 13. Athletic Committee 'll. '13 (Chairman). Dramatics '13. Committee 13 (Adv. M’g’r.). Football “K '13. '14 (Captain). 2nd Team ’ll. '12. 3rd Team ’09. Baseball K” '14.'15. 2nd Team T2. 3rd Team TO, ’ll (Captain). Iloekey KHT '13. '14, ‘15. 2nd Team '12. Tennis Junior Doubles '12. Championship. Tennis Senior Doubles ‘IS. Championship. All Around Athlete '15. FREDERICK HURLBURT CORY r,1c,11 , ’’Pirate’’ New Milford. Conn. Horn June 19. 1896. Entered School September 1910. Football K 14. 2nd Team '12. ’13. 3rd Team TO. 'll. IW-ball League ’14 (Captain). Hockey League T.5 (Captain). 54 CD CD SPENCER SAMUEL DODD Williams Spence” Pittsfield, Mass. Born May 17, 1896. Entered School September 1918. Football 2nd Team ‘12. ‘18. Baseball “K” 14 (Manager). Hockey League '14. Infirmary Interne 15. Dramatics 15. THEODORE FRANCIS EVANS Trinity “Ted Doggie Scranton, Pa. Born August 23, 1896. Entered School September 1908. Prefect 13. Council 13, 14. 13. President 10. 11. hootball Squad 14. 3rd Team 12. 13. Hockey Squad 13. Baseball k ‘13. 3rd Team 10, 11. league 18. DAVID PAGE HARRIS Wisconsin Dave” Arden. X. C. Horn August 20. 1896. Entered School September 1011. Prefect 1 5. Council 1.5 (Secy.). Year Book Board 15. Mnsi.nl Mub 1.5. (Stage M‘g‘r.) Committee 14. 15. Athletic Committee I. . Dance Committee '15. Football K 'll. 2nd Team M2 Baseball 2nd Team '12. ’IS. Hockey KIIT 15. (Mgr.). HENRY HAMILTON GOSS Yale Puffc” Peoria. III. Born June !). lS'JO. Entered School September 11)12. Tennis Committee ’14. T5. Musical Club MS. Hockey la-ague MS. ‘14. Football League MS. Base-ball League Ml. 50 I HENRY DAVIDS HORTON Cornell Harry Easton, Pa. Horn March 18, 1897. Entered School September 1910. Athletic Committee '15. Fire Chief '15. Football K” '14. 3rd Team '10. Baseball “K '14. '15. 2nd Team '13. Dramatics '15 (Stage M’gV.). Senior Doubles Championship '15. THOMAS MALONE MAGRUDER Ohio State “Maggie” Columbus. O. Born November 22. 1S90. Entered School September 1911. Football 3rd Team T2. Musical ('lull 'll, '12. '13, '14, 15. 57 WILLIAM KENNETH MeKITTRICK Harvard “Billie” St. I ouLs, Mo. Born August 1, 1S97. Entered School September 1911. Hockey _ League MS, '14. Mo. Foothnll League MS. M4. Baseball League M2, MS, '14. Tennis Senior Doubles Championship M5. JOHN FRANKLIN NOXON.JR. Harvard Bain” Pittsfield. Mass. Born October 8, 1896. Entered School September 1912. Quarterly and News Board M4, M.5 (Managing Editor). Year Book Roan! Mo. Football U-ague M2. 3rd Team M2. Baseball League is. Hockey League '14. M.5. .58 ALFRED ERIC TAKE Cornell “Taife” Fast Orange. N. J. Born July 10. 1890. Entered School September 1911. Tennis Committee ‘14. Football “K 14. :lr l Team 'll. '12. 2nd Team 13. Hockey leagues '13. '14. 2nd Team '1.4. Musical Club 15. JOHN COTTON WELLS Yale “Bike” Fete” Wilmington. Del. Born November 23, 1890. Entered School Scplemlrer 1911. Quarterly and News Board '14, '15 (Editor). Year Book Board '1.4. Dramatics '1.4. Musical Club 'll. '1.4 (M'g’r.). Baseball 3rd Team '12. League '13. Hockey league '15. H WILLIAM BEAUMONT Princeton “Bcnu”(tiful) Born July 25, IH97. Entered School Dramatics It, ’15. Quarterly and Board ’15. Dance Committee '15. hall league ‘14 (Captain). Hockey ROBERT EPIPHANIUS WILSON Columbia Bubbles Bronxville. N. Y. Born February 42. 1899. Entered School[ January 1913. Football League ‘18. 2nd Team 14. Baseball League 13. 14. Hockey KHT ’15. Leagues M3, 14. Senior Singles hampion- sliip 15. WHITNEY, JR. Germantown, Pa. September 1913. News Board ‘15. Year Book Football K M3, Ml. Base-‘2nd Team '15. )1 CI Q PAUL SKKLDING Cornell Vulture Southherry, Conn. Horn May 8. 1896. Entered School September 1911. House Committee '14. Entered Committee '14. Dramatics 'l:{ 14 15. Committee '14. 15 (M'g'r.). Musical Club '12. 13. '14- fMgr.) 15. Hockey KIIT 15. 2nd Team ’18, ’14. '15. THEODORE DEIIOX. JR. M. I. T. Foot” Spartanburg;. S. C. Born June 14. 1895. Entered School September 1911. Council '18. Entertainment Committee ‘14. Fire Chief ‘14. Football K ’13 (M'g'r.) Athletic Committee 14 (Sce'y.). 62 2JS WILLIAM EMERY STUDDIFORD Princeton Frog New York, N. Y. Born July 28, 1897. Entered School September 1911. Librarian ’14. '15. House Committee '14. Year Book Board '14. Hockey Squad '15. Quarterly and News '14 '15. The following have also been members of the tJohn F. Austin T. Gregory Bell Ernest A. Benjamin Carroll F. Conover F. Paul DcAguilar t Nelson Fcclcy •George A. Furness Dean 1). Hamilton Edward Horsey James A. Hodder Francis I). I-angton fj. Matthew Miller Everett M. Oakes tStUI in ScUoJ. •«� � •� cooe lo; V r-. '15 Class:— Stevens Prevosl •Donald G. Robinson William S. Savage t Nelson D. Shepard t Ed ward C. Stradley John H. Summers Robert Sweatt James L. Wadsworth Francis C. Warren It. Bruce Watt Barrett Whitman Roger L. Windoni Charles E. Yoatmnn 63 d o Z )t l ebieto of tfjc 1914 JfootlmU Reason F ©@T° SaLLt 1 he beginning of the last football season, proved rather disheartening. Although five of the 1913 men remained with the team, and Hamilton of 1912 had returned, still ill luck seemed to accompany the team. In the first two games the team was defeated, but this was all redeemed by the victory over Gunnery. The vacant places left in the line by Chase, Savage, and Mellwnin were very efficiently filled by Shepard, Rich, and Horton. Prout’s work at tackle was especially notable in the Taft game, when on the three yard line he broke through twice and brought the ball into our hands. The center of the line, so Strongly filled by Savage, was very well taken up by Rich, who formed the pivot for the whole defence. Shepard and Taff, the guards, played their positions very well, and on several occasions their work was appreciated by the whole team. Horton and Fcclcy, holding the tackles, proved very strong men. and the grit shown by Horton, who played through the Berkshire game with a sprained ankle, was an example to the entire team. Our defence was greatly helped by two sure ends, Harris and Whitney, who were seldom to be found lacking at the critical moment. Pennington’s speed, nerve, and head work were hard points to duplicate, but Peirson and Hamilton jumped into the gap, and lead the team to victory in many games. Cory, who has played so faithfully on the second for many years, took his place at half-back, and his open-field work along with that of 05 O O Pierson, constituted n large psirl of the offensive playing. Although injured in the second game of the season. Nadnl deserves a great deal of credit. In tin-last game with Gunnery, by a series of skin tackle runs, lie scored two toueh-downs, although his arm was far from living well. Therefore, it i- the common opinion that no one on the team deserved a ”K'' more than he. I’rout. the other half-back, was a good line plunger, and his interference was very effective. (If course a great share of honor goes to Captain Ash. whose sure tackling, steady interference, and consistent line plunges were ever to he relied upon. Outside of his playing Ash had the responsibility of the whole team, and he carried tin-position so well that he was again elected captain, and we wish him every success in the coming season. till CAPTAIN ll TIIK «.l WKItA i. MK Lastly, we must not forget Mr. Buck, who has really made every man what he was on the team. Without him the team would Ik nothing, with him it goes into every game to win for the man who will uphold them on any occasion, or in the face of any defeat. Three games which surely should Ik mentioned here are: Taft, Berkshire and Gunnery. In the first game, the score was so close that it could hardly he called a defeat, and when comparing it with the score of the year previous, it was a great gain, and the team did not feel in the least discouraged. On the other hand, when the team came on the field to play Berkshire they were determined to win, because all the games before, this season, had been victories for the opi onents. With true Kent spirit they rushed at the enemy, and as a result the day was carried by a large score. But above either of these games, in importance, stands the Gunnery game, which Is the thing which shall always mark this season. Even though the team of 1012 had defeated Gunnery, still it had been by such a small score that it could hardly be counted ns a real victory. However, when our fellows got out this year, and rolled up a score of 20-0, no one could possibly deny that this was not a signal defeat over Gunnery. One factor of the team must not l e forgotten, namely the second team. Day after day it got out and stood the knocks of the first, but seldom was any credit given it for the victories of the Varsity. The second team certainly deserve the thanks of the whole first team, and wc hope that most of them get their reward by making the first in some future year. And in closing, let us congratulate the team on its work in the past season, and wish the next year’s team every success for the coming season. 68 Statistics of t )t 1914 JfootbaU Cearn Name Position Age Weight Height Years on Team Ash (Capt.) Full Back ID 156 5 11 2 Cory Right Half 18 150 5 05 1 Peeley Right Tackle 18 180 6 03 8 Harris Left End 18 145 5 11 1 Horton Left Tackle 18 154 5 10 1 Nadal Left Half 18 150 5 00 2 Peirson Quarterback 17 128 5 05 1 Prout I cft Half 17 165 5 09 2 Rich Center 16 150 5 05 1 Shepard Right Guard 18 170 6 08 1 Taff Left Guard 18 145 5 09 1 Whitney Right End 17 140 5 10 2 Substitutes: —Brewster, Steele, Wilson 69 fje 1914 JfootbaU Reason Date Team At Kent September 26 Taft Watertown 6 October 7 Pawling Kent 0 October 17 Choate Wallingford 0 October 24 Berkshire Kent 14 October 31 Dalton High Kent 53 November 7 Trinity Scrubs Kent 21 November 14 Gunnery Kent 20 • THE GUNNERY GAME 70 Opp. 7 23 1 � o o o c f |5W)) o o p = Jfootball (6ames ftince 1007 KENT vs. 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1918 1914 i 13-7 0-6 7-13 27-7 14 0 14-0 Berkshire j 39-0 21-0 17-0 0-6 14-0 45 0 11-0 0-12 0-12 45 0 0-6 58-0 20-0 Gunner}’ i lopkins (iraninmr School New Milford High Sehool Bawling Ridgefield Salisbury | Sanford 6-28 0-24 0-5 5-23 14-12 100-0 6-7 37-0 0-28 5- 0 9 IS 6- 23 6-6 17-0 21-0 32-0 73-0 14-7 0-23 11-0 58-0 9-5 82-0 24-0 0-5 23-5 24-0 20-0 0 53 0-17 14-12 6-7 63 0 21-12 0-10 0-14 6-0 Mo tbe.c «� «•. tho.c o( Kent ooic S' t. fCfje JUbteto of tfje ocfeej� Season With two defeats, one tie. and three victories to our credit we can hardly say that the 1015 Hockey Season was unsuccessful. At the beginning of the season the prospects were not very promising, with only two letter men hack, hut there was a considerable number of last year s second team men to pick from. However only four had ever played on a first team before. On January 15th, we began our season with a defeat at the hands of the Pittsfield High School team. Our team had not found itself, for a lack of team-work showed the main weak spot in our combination. The following Saturday the team journeyed to Watertown where it put a much better game. The Taft team scored a goal in the first period, which was the only scoring done in the whole game. On January 27th we had our first game at home with Searles. The team had at last hit its pace and carried off a 4-0 victory. Next followed the Berkshire game, which resulted in a tie. The Berkshire team was built around Church, who played rover and scored two of the three shots. Berkshire did all her scoring in the first period and returned in the second confident of a victory. But she was to Ik disappointed, for Kent returned to the rink with greatly increased “pep” and a de- 72 THE 1915 HOCKEY CAPTAIN termination to win if possible. When the whistle blew the score was three February 18th, at Pawling, the team played its best hockey of the year. Pawling having the week previous beaten Hotchkiss, was confident of victory. Many spectators were present who had attended Pawling' annual mid-year dance the night before. The game was intensely exciting throughout, and many plays were applauded by the spectators. However, when the last whistle blew the score was 1-0 in our favor, thus making it the third time we have won from Pawling in hockey. The season was closed with a return game with Searles which we won by a 8-1 score. Perhaps here a res uni 5 of the players would not be amiss. Peirson. goal. Wilson, point, and Ash, cover-point. were moulded into a defense which at times was exceedingly strong. Nadal I. Tailor, ami Skelding took care of the wings in a very consistent manner, but were not as aggressive as was desired. Conover at rover and Captain Horton at center upheld the center of the line. With four letter men coming back next year and considerable material from this year's second team. Captain Conover ought to be able to turn out a winning team next year. 74 THK HOCKKY TKAM Statistics of tfje 1915 $ocfeep ®eam Name Position Age Height Weight Yrs. on Team Horton (Capl.) Rover 18 5 11 154 2 Ash Cover Point 19 5 11 15G 3 Conover Center 5 09 145 1 Nadal Right Wing 18 5 09 150 1 Pcirson Goal 17 5 05 128 1 Skelding Left Wing 18 5 09 140 1 Tailor Left Wing 5 09 138 1 Wilson Point 1G 5 07 148 1 Substitutes:—Candler, Evans, Owen, Studdiford 7G ®f)e 1915 5j)ocbej Reason Score Date Team At K. Opp. January IS Pittsfield High Kent 1 2 January 37 Taft Watertown 0 1 January SO Scarles Kent 4 0 February 10 Berkshire Sheffield S s February IS Pawling Pawling 1 0 February 17 Searlcs Gt. Barrington S 1 77 %)ocfeep Mantes Amce 1911 KENT vs. 1911 1913 1918 1914 1915 0-8 C-‘2 ( 0-11 8-0 0-0 8-4 8-8 hoate 9-8 1-0 Ilallock 5-‘2 i 6-5 4-0 Ilnrstrom 0-1 0-0 Hartford High Hotchkiss Morristown Pawling Pittsfield High 6-5 8-8 3-2 1-0 Scarlcs High ( Taft 7-0 Yale Freshmen 78 baseball Panics feincc 1907 KENT vs. 1007 190S 1909 1910 1911 1912 1918 1914 Alpha Delta Phi 7-4 2 9 Bridgeport 2-1 5-2 6-8 4-4 1.. 0-23 3-0 Cheshire 2-1 4-1 2-4 12 3 4-8 4-6 5-11 7-4 15-2 20 15 8-7 4-48 1 ’ 1 7-4 11-6 5-18 6-4 8-6 8-8 12-4 1 hillock 9-8 9 8 9-0 83-7 6 14 16-1 10 8 7-5 „ .• ( 8-9 rawlmg 2-12 2-4 8-21 J 6-2 7-6 1 20 4 23-3 16 1 12-2 Salisbury 14-0 6-18 9-1 0-2 16-5 1 3-1 10-0 1-3 8 6 6 2 11-2 14 •In Ibrw KOtrt. lho c of K� nt «� « fir t. Xorr:—Duo to tho lut th.t U.t y n B� «b� U oion -� • • ritlra up in Ibf 1914 � nnwl. in tW 1914 bo k. i%6t kff« about it. Tbit )■ «'� wai rill bt CD CD Hetter iflen of tfje Class of 1915 Ash Football '13, '14. Baseball '14.15. Hockey '18, '14, ’15 Prout Football '18, '14. Baseball Cory Football ’14 Rich Football '14 Dehon Football ‘18 Skclding Hockey '15 Dodd Baseball '15 Taff Football '14 Evans Baseball '15 Whitney Football '13. 14 Harris Football '14. Hockey '15 Horton Football '14. Baseball '14, '15. Hockey '14. '15 Wilson Hockey '15. Minners of 1900-1007 J. Cameron Hawkins '09 1907-190S Anson B. Gardner '08 190S-1909 •I. Cameron Hawkins '09 1009-1910 Douglas Crawford '10 tfje 9tf)letic Cup 1910- 1911 la well R. Dillon 'll 1911- 1912 Otcy R. Berkeley '18 1912- 1913 Otey R. Berkeley '13 1913- 1914 Edward Horsey '15 1914- 1915 J. Morgan Ash III 80 £1)t leagues The I-cagues were started three years ago ns a rather doubtful experiment. It was littU realized how successful they were to Ik . However, the first season clearly showed their value. Although the entire system had to be made up then, the race was very close, and an extra game was required to decide the championship. This was sufficient evidence that no better method of giving the younger fellows an opportunity to play could be provided. From that time on the interest has never flagged. At first, it was a problem how to divide up the teams. It was finally decided to have those wishing to play, elect four fellows as captains of teams A. It. C, and 1). These were to take turns in choosing men for their team, the one with most votes having first choice. This plan has tended to make Team A stronger than the rest, but on the whole it has worked out very well. In the spring of 1918 the Leagues were first started. Stradley, Whitman. Evans, and Morehouse, were chosen to lead the four baseball teams. Throughout the season, the teams captained by Stradley and Whitman ran neck to neck. When the last scheduled game had been played, both had the same averages, Stradley won the plav-otT and earned the right to have his name put first on the cup that Mr. Morton had so kindly given. In the fall of the next year only three captains were elected, owing to the small number of candidates. Stradley. Miller I. and Prevast were chosen to lead Teams A, B, and C, respectively. Team B lost only one game, hut A went through without a defeat. Stradley's name was now put on the football cup which was presented by Mr. Whitman. The hockey League was the least successful of all. owing to the poor ice. but Team B, captained by Ogden had the highest percentage. Jackson. Prout, and Nadal II were the other captains. This ended the first year of the Leagues’ existence and it had come up to the highest expectations. The second baseball season was nearly as successful as the first. Whitney. Stradley. Wallace, and Cory, were elected to lead the four teams. A rather lengthy schedule had l� ccn drawn up and as a result some of the games had to be cancelled. Nevertheless, Whitney, after an up hill fight, gained a firm hold on first place, al- 81 though the other teams were not far behind him. In the following football season a new way of choosing the team to play Rumsey Hall was put forth, which caused a rather uneven race. Instead of picking this team at the end of the season, it was chosen and organized at the beginning. In addition to outside games, it also took its place in the leagues and easily won all its games under the able leadership of Bartlett. However, it was decided to give the cup to Captain Wallace of Team A, who came in second. Hall and Worthington I were the other captains. In a short but exciting hockey season, Lentilhon's team came ahead of Whitman, Bartlett, ami McKit-trick. Tailer '17, presented a cup on which to engrave the names of the captains of the victorious hockey teams. At the time of going to press, Cory, Scott. Hull, and Boyd, are running a close race for the third league Championship in baseball. This season marked the first extra-inning League game, and several other close and interesting games have been played. The following have been first in Ix-aguc races:— Jfootbnll 1918 Team A Stradlev 1914 Team A Wallace dinners of leagues ftocbcp 1914 Team B Ogden 1915 Team 0 Lcntilhon baseball 1918 Team A Stradlev 1914 Team A Whitney 8 Singles—Donald Robinson Singles—William Compton Singles—Charles R. Spence Singles—Stevens Prevost Singles—Charles McCormick Singles—R. E. Wilson Singles—Charles McCormick Junior Doubles—J. M. Ash and Charles Spence 1913 Armor Doubles—J. M. Ash and B. V. Inibric Junior Doubles—C. R. Spence and S. Prcvosl 1914 jfrrnior Doubles—S. Prevost and W. Richmond Junior Doubles—C. McCormick and L. Toiler 1915 Atnior Doubles— Y. K. MeKitirick and II. I). Horton Junior Doubles—( McCormick and II. Owen 1012 1013 Frcdcrik F. van den Arcnd ’13, Chairman Arvid E. Taubo ’13 George W. Ely ’13 Wayman McC. Allen ’14 Robert E. Sweatt '15 1013 1014 G. Prescott Savage ’14, Chairman Wayman McC. Allen ’14 Theodore Dclion 14 J. Morgan Ash ’15 Nelson Fcclcy ’16 The vacancy left by the resignation of Feeiey was filled by Nathaniel I). Peirson '16 1014 1015 J. Morgan Ash ’15, Chairman 8G David P. Harris ’15 Nathaniel D. Peirson '16 Harry D. Horton ’15 Manuel 1). Nadal ’17 jDiebioti Captains aitb itlaitagcrs CAPTAINS Jfootfanll MANAGERS 1006 J. Cameron Hawkins ’00 A. Sweet ’08 1007 J. Cameron Hawkins '00 A. B. Gardner ’08 1008 •I. Cameron Hawkins ’00 C. A. Crawford ’00 1000 K. Breathed Berkeley ’10 D. S. McNulty ’10 1010 Lowell H. Dillon '11 J. Miller. Jr., '11 1011 Edward T. Gnshce ’1 R. W. McCandlish '12 101 Arvid E. Taubc ’IS George W. Ely ‘IS 101.8 (J. Prescott Savage ’14 Theodore Dclion '14 1014 J. Morgan Ash ’15 Barrett Whitman ’10 1007 J. Cameron Hawkins '00 baseball E. Harrison ’08 1008 J. Cameron Hawkins ’00 A. II. Sweet 08 1000 .1. Cameron Hawkins ’00 C. A. Crawford ’00 1010 Douglas C. Crawford ’10 I). S. McNulty ’10 1011 Winslow Howarth T W. II. Thompson ’ll 101 Thomas Poleman ’12 W. Howarth '12 87 1918 Otey R. Berkeley '13 1914 Yates Pennington '14 1913 Roger Rose '18 1907 Donald S. McNulty ’10 1911 Edgar R. Jackman '12 1912 John H. Pratt ’18 1913 Arvid E. Taube '18 1914 Wayman McC. Allen ’ll 1915 Harry D. Horton '15 1910 W. Halsey Wood ’10 S. II. Compton ’IS W. Richmond '14 Spcnccr Dodd ’15 JOotfacp K. R. Jackman ’12 S. T. Allen ’11 0. R. Berkeley '18 J. H. Pratt ’IS D. W. Rich ’14 David Harris 15 {Tennis 1). C. Crawford ’10 CD CD Z )t ©ear iBook JBoarbs George W. Ely 1013 F. F. van den Arend, Chairman Samuel Compton David A. D. Ogden 1014 Dominic W. Rich, Chairman Yates Pennington William Richmond William E. Studdiford David P. Harris 1015 J. Morgan Ash, 3rd, Chairman John F. Noxon John C. Wells W. Beaumont Whitney 90 s=z. 1L )t Sirectorp ffeixtl) Jform John Morgan Ash, 3rd. Germantown, Pa. Frederick Hurlburt Cory, New Milford, Conn. Theodore Dchon, Jr., Spartanburg, S. C. Spencer Samuel Dodd, Pittsfield, Mass. Theodore Francis Evans, Scranton, Pa. Henry Hamilton Goss, Peoria, 111. David Page Harris, Arden, N. C. Henry David Horton, Easton. Pa. Thomas Malone Magruder, Columbus, O. William Kenneth MeKittrick, St. Louis, Mo. John Franklin Noxon, Pittsfield, Mass. Merritt Benton Prout, Windham, N. Y. Vincent Lawson Rich. New York City. Paul Skelding, Southbury. Conn. William Emery Studdiford, Jr., New York City. Alfred Eric Taff. East Orange, N. J-John Cotton Wells, Wilmington, Del. William Beaumont Whitney. Germantown, Pa. Roliert Epiphanius Wilson, Bronxville, N. Y. 01 Jfiflf) Jform John Puller Austin, Monterey, Mexico. Robert Knight Hard. Brooklyn, Conn. John Richie Boyd, Washington, D. C. Fairfax Carter Burger, New York City. Marsden Bayard Candler, Short Hills, N. J. John Stevens Conover, Jr., Schenectady, N. Y. Nelson Fcclcy, Pittsfield. Mass. Burton Augustus Gallup, Holyoke, Mass. Thomas Iluhhard Gammack, Lenox, Mass. Charles Robert Harris, Arden, N. C. Russel Barnard Mercer, Summit, N. J. John Mathew Miller, Tacoma. Wash. Nathaniel Dunn Peirson, Enfield, N. C. Bruce Mungcr Steele, Herkimer, N. Y. Edward Connor Stradley. New York City. Barret Whitman, Amherst, Mass. Jfourlfj Jform Ashlyn Hilary Bagstcr-Collins, Montrose, N. Y. Robert Denzil Bagstcr-Collins, Montrose, N. Y. Sidney Stephens Brewster. Elizabeth. N. J. Emile Francis DuPont, Wilmington, Del. James Grafton Duvall, Baltimore. Md. 02 Charles Hervey Jackson, Jr., Albany, N. Y. Worthington Cogswell Miner. Greenwich, Conn. Manuel Davett Nadal, Newark, N. J. George Harris Nichols, Greenwich, Conn. John Irving Pearce, New York City. Hugh McMaster Kuss. Pittsburgh, Pa. Philip Nelson Schuyler, Portland, Me. Joseph Alison Scott. Philadelphia. Pa. Nelson Addison Shelard, Portland, Conn. Allan Donald Sutherland, Huntington. Conn. Lorillard Suffern Toiler. New York City. Arthur Rossi ter Titus. New York City. George Jones Ward. Poughkeepsie. N. Y. Frank Alexander Waters, Bedford, N. Y. Ralph Woodward. Jr.. Grafton. Mass. Nicholas Worthington, East Dedham, Mass. William Cooke Worthington, Baltimore, Md. Cljirh Jform Sidney Beckwith Ashmore. New York City. Kennith Ravenscroft Balsley. Middletown. Mass Samuel Slater Bartlett. Webster, Mass. Albert Clarence Brewer, Ashland, Me. Lowell Townsend Copeland, Winnetka, HI. 98 Richard Mutthaci Cuyler, Princeton, N. J. Joseph Gregg Dcaly, Houston. Tex. Richard Upjohn Foltz, Chestnut Hill, Pa. Kenneth Frink. Kent. Conn. Henry Freer Gee, Jr., Wichita, Kans. Alexander Johnston Gray, Philadelphia, Pa. Alton Parker Ilall, Esopus, N. Y. Eugene Ixmtilhon, Bay Shore, L. I. Mcrvillc Clarence Langley, Newburyport, Mass. Richard Huntington Mansfield, Staten Island, N. Y. Charles Tredwell Ayres McCormick, Jr., New York City. Frederick Miles, Bull’s Bridge. Conn. James Burleigh Morton, New Haven, Conn. John Bennett Ogden. Ithaca. N. Y. Harry Henderson Owen, New Haven, Conn. John Marder Perry. Brooklyn, N. Y. Roger Phelps Rose, Bridgewater, Conn. Henry Titus Skclding, Southbury, Conn. Oliver Dow Smith, Ashland. Me. Thomas Wharton Stenhousc, Germantown, Pa. Hood Delaneey van den Arend, Colorado Springs, Col. John Keane Wallace, Brooklyn. N. Y. Norman Wells, Bound Brook, N. J. Frederick Atherton Wierum, Montclair, N. J. 94 fecconti Jform John Lyman Andrews, New York City. Richard Corre Bostwick, Bronxvillc, N. Y. Averell Carter Hyde Clarke, Coopcrstown, N. Y. Francis Hampson Cundill, Staten Island. N. Y. Ix-wis Palfrey Dcaly, Houston, Tex. Charles Lewis Dickson. New Haven, Conn. Jacob Dunncll, Providence, It. I. Daniel Harris Dyer, Greenwich. Conn. Paul Rogers Fish, Roosevelt. L. I. 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One hundred and fifty men successfully prepared in each of the last eight summers by a force of teachers who have prepared more men for September college admission examinations than any other body of instructors. Five dormitories. an attractive dining hall, fifty tennis courts, a large boat house, a gymnasium and recreation room insure living arrangements unexcelled for comfort and opportunity for pleasant association. For particulars as to this school for successful work, address William W. Nolen. A. M. Little Hall. Room T” 1352 Massachusetts Avenue. Cambridge. Mass. Year Book on Request. Telephone Cambridge 627 and 3190 where not already represented SMD fOK CATALOG ANO PARTICULARS Alex. Taylor Co., inc. Naim Pm.lt ry Dinunf Plant 4S Nocth Oatr. 3«.. Bratoa CwK Pinal. Baataaa and Ct Kaf« Batchelder Snyder Co. Packers and Poultry Dressers WHOLESALE ONLY Beef. Mutton. Lamb. Veal. Pork. Mam . Bacon. Sausages. Poultry. Game. Butter. Cheese. Eggs. Olive Oils Blackstone. 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