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

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HARRY KENNETH OPPENHEIM JRNELL OP A conscientious student, coming from Brook- ie, Mass. last year, Harry's stay has been a fruit- l one, both for himself and for the School. As a iolar he placed steadily on the Honor Roll in s Senior year, lending his diversihed ability as Associate Editor of the Refi and Gmy and as a fmber of the Newt Board. A member of the fbating Team as a junior, Harry filled out his 1ior year in the Camera, Philosophy, Politics, 1 Literary Clubs. He was a member of the First ident Board of the Center For Information on nerica and the winning Campaign Manager in f School's Mock Republican National Conven- n. In the field of sports he represented the iool for two years on the soccer and golf squads, ying basketball as a Junior and turning towards ice of Fanning's Pond in his Senior year. V ROBIN LAWRIE MITCHELL OXFORD L1MEY As an exchange scholar, Robin is a goodwill ambassador to the U. S. from Horam, England. Arriving in Senior year, Robin immediately set out to study the characteristics of the American scene, through actual contact with its people and diligent reading of books covering a wide range of topics. Robin earned two Varsity letters in his brief stay, one on the Varsity soccer squad, and one by his enviable ability as a stroke on the First Boat of the Varsity crew. He was an organizer of the Philosophy and Literary Clubs and a member of the Politics Club, where his radical views on conventional topics and dissertations on the neces- sity of the exact meaning of words provoked much discussion. He has certainly strengthened the bond of friendship between us and the English people. 1 -

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PETER WALLER LASH WEST Po1NT PETE,' Pete arrived at The Gunnery in his Sophomore year and immediately distinguished himself in the scholastic, athletic, and extra-curricular fields. Although he was a diligent worker and main- tained a high class standing, Pete's stronghold was in the held of sports. As a Sophomore he earned his letters on the j.V. football and basketball squads, and on the Varsity baseball team. As a junior and Senior he earned six more Varsity letters, one each year on the Varsity football, bas- ketball, and baseball squads. Pete was a member of the Glee Club, Choir, Octet. Symposium, Dance Committee, and American Studies Board. Pete's cheerfulness and leadership were recognized by the whole School and his position among his class- mates can be seen by his election as a Monitor in both his junior and Senior years. AUGUSTUS GREENLEAF KELLOGG, JR. CLIFTON COLLEGE, ENGLAND ANNAPOLIS GUs' With Gus's election as President of the School last spring, his years of hard-work, sincerity, and distinguished leadership were officially recognized by his grateful classmates and the School. It was Gus's sincere desire to contribute more than hc received, and this quickly earned for him the esteem of his classmates and the faculty. Gu: earned five Varsity letters, one in football and twc in both hockey and baseball. He was elected Cap- tain of the Varsity hockey team in his Senior year Gus was a member of the Politics, Philosophy. and Glee Clubs, Octet, and the Second Century Committee. Further recognition of his meritf came with the receipt of an International School' boy Fellowship. Gus will be most rememberec for his outstanding and exceptional character ant personality which served as a shining example tc his classmates and to the School.

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GEORGE LEETE PECK, II BROWN GEoRG1E George, coming to The Gunnery from nearby New Haven, was a member of the four-year set. His career here has been varied and distinguished as he contributed much to School life. In the extra- curricular field George lent his resounding bari- tone voice to the Ten G's, culminating his musical achievement by being elected President of the Glee Club in his Senior year. Playing an integral part in School life, George is a member of the Second Century Committee and the News Board. In his first year he was elected to the Freshman Student Council. On the athletic side George played for two years on the Varsity football squad, spending his Winters and Springs on the Varsity crew. The finishing touch was added to his Gun- nery career when he was elected a Prefect for his Senior year. ARTHUR LEONARD PARROTT BROWN MoL1 Len, one of the illustrious four-year clan, can to us from Fairfield, Conn., bringing with him ready smile and a winning personality. A membt of the Outdoor Club, Len could be seen constant striking out for the woods, this interest manifes ing itself in fishing, shack-building, and skiin In this latter field Len soon proved his abilit being a member of the Varsity ski team for tv years. ln the Fall Len could be seen frustratir some unsuspecting ball carrier with a bone-ja ring tackle, his combustible football ability len ing greatly to the success of the J.V. football squz where he earned one of his letters. An industrioi worker, a member of the Affiliation Club, and tl American Studies Board, Len contributed great to School affairs.