Lakeside School - Numidian Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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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

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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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JAMES SCHROEPPEL Jim's the old man of this year's graduating class. He has been at Lakeside seven years. ln this respect Jim is a celebrity, for he is the last seven-year man to graduate from Lakeside, since the sixth grade no longer exists. Jim has always liked mechanical and electrical gadgets. Long ago he turned all his attention towards this field and so far has performed admirably. As a member of the Drama Club, he really helped make Command Decision and She Stoops to Conquer successful. He was the lighting and sound effects man, and probably the best suited for this role in the school. His greatest asset to the school has been his willingness as the un- official school photographer. He has taken pictures for the Numidian, the Tatler, school dances, and almost every other activity one can think of, besides doing some professional work in this field on the side. Jirn's business talents are evidenced in his activities in Junior Achievement and United Photos. ln his senior year he was appointed assistant editor of the Tutler. No one seems to be able to get used to the idea that Jim is one of the brains of the class. Nevertheless, Jim has kept his grades at top level, has won innumerable Gold Star and Honor Roll awards, and is in the Cum Laude Society, an honor bestowed only on the hard- working few. This is rather surprising, for Jim, a small man with unfailing high spirits and a natural friendliness, seems to be easy-going and seldom worried about anything. Jim will be a success in his chosen field of electronics. College Choice: M.l.T. Will. l will not turn out for athletics. JOHN SANGSTER The riddle of John's great success could be answered by our saying, He's iust one of those people who are born to lead. John's serious and conscientious personality compels the friendship and respect of all. After arriving at Lakeside as a sophomore, John proved his outstanding personality by being elected iunior class president. He did such a good iob at the post that the next year he was unanimously elected student body president. lt was practically inconceivable that anyone else should head the school. John seems perfectly at home standing by the podium, one hand in his pocket, and calmly telling the student body what ought to be done and what will be done. We shall never forget his familiar voice saying, Now look, you guys . . . John was a member of the Senate for two years, a participant in the Speakers' Corps, and Secretary-Trease urer of the Parsons Club. John's interest in cars was revealed not only by the care he gave his own car, but also by his representation at the Teen-Age Traffic Conference and his organization of the new Lakeside Traffic Safety Committee. As an athlete, John was a valuable asset to the Parsons in all sports, besides turning out for Varsity football and track. In spite of all these activities, John made the Gold Star list and found time to enioy his high school days. John's outstanding likability, humor, and competent leadership will be sorely missed at Lakeside in years to come. College Choice: Colorado, University of Washington. Will: I gladly leave the student body gavel. Page 23