Lakeside School - Numidian Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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Half Lives in the Dorm. College Choice: Stanford. Class of '56, KENNETH RUSSELL Ken is a tall handsome fellow who never seems to be sad or angry, and yet is never boisterous or noisily hilarious. He is open and frank, never stupid or fatuous. Indeed, he seems to have found the happy medium in everything-except perhaps, his vests. No one, not even Al Moritz, can rival Ken in his choice of resplendent vests. Ken's pleasant personality has won him innumerable friends of both sexes. Ask anyone who knows him and he lor shel will, at the very least, tell you that Ken is a great fellow. Ken's numerous activities, offices and posi- tions show the esteem in which he is held by his classmates. Ken is Layout Editor for the Numidian, secretary of the Athletic Council, and twice ser- geant-at-arms of the Whitcomb Club. In his iunior year, in recognition for his contribution as sergeant-at-arms of his class, member of the Dormitory Council, the Library Committee, and football manager, he was awarded the President's Medal. Ken served on the Dormitory Council for two years, and was a member of the Ski Club, as well as being Vice-President of the Big 'L' Club. During his first year at Lakeside, as a sophomore, Ken's athletic hopes were temporarily dampened by a very severe leg iniury he received while skiing. In spite of this blow, Ken came back, not only to represent the Whitcomb Club, but also to star as a varsity basketball and foot- ball player. On the gridiron in his senior year, Ken showed an aggressiveness and will-to-win which characterized not only his football playing, but also his success as a basketball player. Ken's friendliness and ability to get along with people are bound to bring him success as a businessman. College Choice: University of New Mexico. Will: Ken would like to leave Mr. Taylor's English Class. THCMAS ROSENBERG Although Tom hails from Canada, he has had no trouble adiusting himself to the life at Lakeside. Arriving in his iunior year, he was soon known and liked by all. In a sober but warm way, Tom is the type of person who makes his presence felt in a manner that is inoffensive and, at the some time, constructive to the group as a whole. In the dorm, because he was a definite asset in his iunior year, his companions demonstrated their appreciation of his contri- bution by electing him President of the Dormitory Council. Since the seniors have a small dormi- tory representation, this has been a tough iob for Tom, but he has risen to the occasion and has ably and wisely handled the situation. On the athletic field, Tom has helped the Whitcombs out during all seasons. Besides being both a water-skiing and a snow-skiing enthusiast, Tom likes badminton and sailing. But he would be most happy if he could devote all his time to swimming, his favorite sport. Tom has been making an extensive study of How the Other When asked about his other interests, Tom mentions astronomy, reading, and poker play- ing. Tom's true nature is serious, however: and, as anyone who talks to him will say, he can express his ideas very well. Tom's good spirit and attitude are revealed by his services as a cheer leader and by his appearance on the Gold Star list. His warm, congenial friendship will be hard to replace in the years ot come. Tom will do well at anything he attempts. Will: I gladly leave the Presidency of the Dorm Council to an energetic member of the Page 21

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JOHN OVERTURF John, treasurer of the Brownell Club and Gold Star winner, is a big man both physically and socially. Everyone knows John, the boy with the slightly stooped, but immensely broad shoulders. These shoulders and his natural strength, as well as determination, won John a place on the Lakeside football team and made him a letterman. In view of this, it is strange to realize that John also excels in the lighter and more agile sport of tennis. lt is even more surprising to learn that he has a knowledge and understanding of current events great enough to have earned him a first place in the Annual Time Current Events test. John is noted and liked for his steady flow of wit and mild sarcasm levelled at some political figure, or, more frequently, at a teacher. We will always remember John for his ready humor and friendliness, but underlying seriousness of purpose and loyalty to personal ideals. John is interested in a wide variety of fields, and, as anyone will testify who has engaged him in an argument, he can defend his point of view with an overwhelming flow of facts, well thought-out contentions, and a clear line of reasoning. John's good humor and the slowness with which he rises to anger, as well as his ability to express himself, certainly have influenced those who know him. We are sure that John will have the best of success in whatever field he enters, just as he has found immediate success and popularity in his two years at Lakeside. College Choice: Whitman. HARTLEY PAUL Hartley Paul is one of the few members of our class who have achieved both athletic and scholastic excellence. Hartley is known mainly for being the 'Mr Ski' of Lakeside, and one of the best skiers in the state. He has written numerous ski articles in the Tatler and is a three- year man on the ski team. Last year, as a iunior, he won first place in the combined Junior American Legion and Washington State Ski Meet, as well as placing high in the various city contests, lt was mainly Hartley's work that led Lakeside to the second place berth in the city. As a senior, this versatile boy the skis the downhill, cross-country, and slalom races, and iumpsl, has been voted vice-president of the Ski Club and captain of the team. His other athletic accom- plishments include one year of varsity football, club football, and numerous water skiing cham- pionships. Scholastically, Hartley's grades have remained consistently high, and he has won several Honor Roll and Gold Star awards. Hartley is a friendly fellow who seems unaffected and unchanged by the bustle and roar of the outside world. His character is frank and open, and he seems to be utterly incapable of any bitterness, sarcasm, or concealed irony. Many times the class has guffawed uproariously Will: I leave my life-time subscription to the Post Intelligencer to Dr Parrington at one of Hartley's rather naive questions. Although he is certainly not obese or overstuffed, Hartley certainly can eat! We only gape in amazement, and we wonder where he manages to put his victuals. With all the snow waiting for him in the mountains of New England, Hartley the best of luck at Dartmouth College. College Choice: Dartmouth. Will: l leave the untracked expanses of powder snow at Stevens Pass to Jay Baker and Denny Watt. Page 20 we shall wish

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the Whitcomb Club received his sorely needed services in football Big Bill although not a particularly fast runner, was a tough man to bring down His talents however are not all ath letic. Bill is treasurer of his club, a member of the Big L Club and a narrowly defeated Ser geant-at-Arms candidate. be sorely missed at Lakeside in the years to come College Choice. Reed. WILLIAM RYAN Little Billy, the boy with the hoarse voice and the wonderful sense of humor, came to Lakeside as a freshman, and soon grew in both stature and popularity until, as a senior, he was one of the busiest men in the school. Whether in his capacity as a senator, an actor, editor of the Tatler, or representative to the Teen-Age Traffic Conference, Bill is always found working with extreme industry. As editor of the Tatler--Bill's pride and ioy, but also his headache- he has done admirably. Bill has had plenty of opportunity to show his competence, for it is quite a bottle to keep the Tatler going, even on its highly irregular schedule. But to improve the paper, as Bill has done by his refreshing editorial policy, is a feat for which we should certainly applaud him. Bill has shown his literary talents by writing a number of very fine articles for the Numidian, by his ability at speech, and by the character he has read into the part of Leonard in The Man Who Married u Dumb Wife, as well as by his contribution to the school paper. Bill's favorite sport is golf, in which he received two letters. Bill Ryan, who didn't neglect academics, also found a little time for the Ski Club, the Speakers' Corps, Varsity football, and cheer-leading. He is well-liked for his serious and conscientious manner, tempered by pleasant wit. His willingness to do all those little iobs that iust have to be done by some- body has won him the appreciation of his classmates. Bill will do well in law study. College Choice: University of Washington. Willi I leave my love of poetry to anyone failing Senior English. Page 22 WILLIAM RUTHFORD Ever since Bill's arrival at Lakeside, he has been an outstanding basketball player AI though he was ineligible for varsity ball as a sophomore he played well on the Frosh Soph team. As a junior, however, Bill made the team, After a slow beginning he came into his own and easily made his letter. In his senior year, he was one of the team s better players and helped pull Lakeside out of an atrocious basketball slump His contributions to the team can not be overlooked. ln addition to being a consistent scorer he was able to pull in more than his share of rebounds. During the spring months Bill diverts his attention from basketball to track. He is one of the schooI's best high jumpers and a fine quarter miler In his senior year Bill is a tall, friendly boy with an elfish sense of humor He enioys the reputation of being a practical ioker and tries to live up to this tag but he shows an interest and sympathy for those less fortunate than he. He is famed for his social lfe and enioys a late night as well as any of us. Upon leaving school, Bill hopes to go into forestry work His big smiling face will