The Gunnery School - Red and Gray Yearbook (Washington, CT)

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JOHN BALDWIN DABNEY JWDOIN HFLABBY JACK Jack has made an enviable showing in the three ars that he has been at The Gunnery. ln 1949 entered school as a Sophomore and played J.V. Jtball, baseball, and Third Team basketball, nning a letter in baseball. As a Junior he played I. basketball and won a letter in J.V. football d baseball. In his Senior year Jack played on the irsity basketball and golf squads, and won his ,rsity letter playing back for the Varsity soccer ,m. Jack was elected to the Editorial Board of 2 Neuir and the Red and Gray staff in his Senior ir. He also sang in the Mocktetf' His con- entious work and good marks earned him a gh class standing, and his even, easy tempera- fnt, and athletic ability placed him well above 2 average in his class. THOMAS COTTIERO, JR. YALE HOTHELLOU Tom, a two-year boy at The Gunnery, always displayed enviable ability and spirit, whether playing football, the piano, baseball, or canasta- all of which he does well. He was often observed practicing the piano diligently during his leisure time. Toms hard work in this department has made him the school piano master, a distinction which has given him the sole honor of playing the Chapel hymns every morning. It was not uncom- mon during Tom's stay at The Gunnery to find every inmate of the corridor crowded into his room because of both his explosive personality and his excellent cookies. Not lacking a sparkling wit, Tom never let an opportunity for a practical joke go by, even when such jokes backfired. He invariably took it with good nature and no hard feelings.

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RICHARD FRANK COLLVER TRINITY DICK Coming to us from Hamden High School in his junior year, Dick quickly adjusted to The Gunnery routine. During his stay here he has maintained a consistently high averageg he frequently main- tained a place for himself on the Honor Roll. Dick lent his talents to the Gfzmzery Newf, and worked on the Board as a Junior. He was elected to the Business Board for the year 1951-52. Dick was also active in several Gunnery sports. He was on the Varsity soccer team for both his years, earning his letter as a Senior. As a Junior he managed J,V. baseball, adding the Managerial position on the Varsity hockey squad to this in his Senior year. Dick's activities in his two years here contributed much to the School, and earned him his reputa- tion for steady performances. LEO DAVID BRETTER UNIVERSITY or PENNSYLVANIA . UNCLE LE Leo was a member of the large group of junim who came to The Gunnery last year, but so showed that he was not one of those who is cc tent to stay in the group. A conscientious work Leo is responsible for the many improvements this new yearbook in the capacity of Editor- chief. Leo spread his time over various activiti He played on the j.V. and Varsity soccer and b ketball squads, as well as on the j.V. baseball a tennis squads. Leo joined the Politics and Philo: phy Clubs in his Senior year, sang in the Moc ret and was on the News Board. He was the T Campaign Manager in the convention and w the school essay contest. One of I.eo's chief ch acteristics is his ability to get along with peop although this seems incredible to some of l friends because of his biting humor and sarcas Wlf. ...seg NF. ,.... we sis --

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ERIC WILLIAM DEGRAFF UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN TEX Eric, hailing from Crestwood, New York, has been a student at The Gunnery for three years. A Sportsman as well as a scholar, Eric has displayed talent on the soccer field, where he earned his j.V. letter, and on the tennis courts, where his sincere interest and practice have placed him among the better players of the school. Academically, Eric not only studies until he knows his lessons for- wards and backwards, but on occasion will even prove this point to the instructor. The cheerful- ness Eric displays towards the work presented to him is to be envied. Eric's voice cannot always put his cheerfulness into words, but that is easily taken care of, he was a member of the Glee Club, to which his voice was an asset as soloist. WATSON BEACH DAY, II YALE TONY: Coming to The Gunnery last year, Tony sool found himself in the midst of school affairs. HI was a member of the famed Ten G's, played thi piano and sang in the Mocktet, as well as play ing first trumpet in the School band. Tony was I member of the elite Philosophy Club where h advanced many thought-provoking theories, sit ting at the coflee cup hand of Mr. Coit. Interestei in the behind-the-scenes stage, he was electei Technical Director of the Dramatics Club las winter. On the athletic scene he played Varsit soccer for two years, J.V. hockey last year, ani Varsity hockey this year, winning his letters in al of these, as well as managing Varsity baseball. , . E ' .Q