Kent School - Kent Yearbook (Kent, CT)

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.-' 1 cf all ' 5 ., . log,-.,.lr,,,. - , if- . .W - SECOND FORM YEAR Looking like prisoners crossing the Bridge of Sighs, thirty-seven members of the Class of 1957 arrived at Kent on September ll, 1952. Weatherwise the day was not unusual. The rains descended, and the haze on Algo's height had decided that it was not yet time to rend, as if to afford the incoming rabble a forecast of the perennial Kent clime. Early that Sunday morning we assembled for our first chapel service, neatly dressed in double-breasted blue serge suits. After the service wc ate our first meal at the age-old wooden tables. Soon our sponsors assumed command of our acti- vities, and we were labeled with name tags and led to our rooms where we unpacked. A short time later we waved good-bye to our parents, some tearfully and some indifferently. Then began the process of learning what Kent was all about, During the days of early week the form was divided into two groups and given a pre- view of Kent life. Mr. Gilliam taught us the school songsg Mr. Kingsbury tried in vain to show us how in- teresting chemistry could beg and Mr. Park guided us through the library. Bob Wvard, the senior prefect, gave us a stern and impressive lecture in study hall. It did not take us very long to learn to respect the Class of 1953. They were all huge, with beards, and were of the opinion that we were the lowest of all forms of human existence. Self-help soon became a reality to us. Our finger- nails became permanently encrusted with Bon Ami and brass polish, and our hands became calloused from con- stant contact with broom handles and wet mops. W'e were presented with sheaves of mimeographed literature, which we were supposed to read, mark, and inwardly digest , but which most of us swept out the door at inspection time. The testing we received was quite trying at times, but the afternoon recreation provided a pleasant diver- sion from the less interesting aspects of the week.