Trinity Pawling School - Scroll Yearbook (Pawling, NY)

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Seated: Woods, Harvey, Dunphy, Afanassieff. Dorn, Draffin, Sheffield, Budd, Bastine. Second row Williams, Wright, Alderton, Mattson, Andes, Manchester, Rafelson, Mead. Third row: Ploch, Bell Fulton, White. 26

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Fill!II FIVE WHEN school opened in September, the Fifth Form was not the largest, but it soon proved to be very important in the life of Trinity-Pawling, having members actively engaged in all of the sports and extra-curricular activities. The Juniors have two representatives on the Student Council, one of them is elected and the other appointed by the administration. This year, Peyton Pinkerton was elected, and Harry Molwitz was appointed. In the fall sports, the Varsity Football Team had two Juniors on the first team in the persons of Harry Molwitz and Jim Brantley, both of whom were backs. Doug Binney, John Gillette, and Bill Kruge were all starters on the Soccer team and played very well both offensively and defensively. Juniors were also very prominent members of the Second Team Football squad with Bill Wilson, and Peyton Pinkerton playing consistently. During the winter, Fifth Formers excelled in nearly every sport and extra-curricular activity. The Varsity Hockey team was strengthened by the playing of high-scoring center John Judge, defenseman Braxton Nagle, and goalie Jerry Shatford. Don Wahl did a capable job as the team's manager. The Varsity Swimming team was sparked by Harry Molwitz, Ed Crocker and George Quinn, all of whom made good times and ought to be valuable assets again next year. Clarence Dunn, Mike Johnson, and Bill Hancock all played fine ball as members of the Junior Varsity Basketball Team. There were Juniors this year in all extra-curricular organizations. On the Dance Committee, which presented the Winter Dance in February, were Harry Molwitz and Peyton Pinkerton. Fifth Formers held a majority of the positions on the staff of the Trinity-Pawling Times. Mike Johnson wrote Spotlight this year, Harry Molwitz was coeditor of Pay Dirt”, and Jim Brantley was one of the Sport Shorts writers. William Schneider was Editor-in-Chief during the last half of the year, and Clarence Dunn was circulation manager. Doug Binney, Brax Nagle, Don Wahl and Tom Perkins were all members of the Spanish Club, and Doug Binney and Mike Johnson comprised half of the German Club. Tom Perkins was one of the principal organizers of the Classical Record Club, of which many Juniors are members. Bill Kruge and Dave Lott are the stalwarts of the Rifle Club and Binney and Perkins are also members. Since it figured so prominently in the life of the school this year, there is no doubt that next year's Senior class will have a successful year and contribute a good deal to the school's life. 25

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Fill!II FOLK HOW many authors, faced witn writing a summary in several adjectives, have used the last desperate resort, unique ? Mr. Webster offers some interesting synonyms for this old stand-by, Matchless; single (in kind or excellence); unequaled;’’ all of these and many other modifiers have been used to describe the class of '50. But it does possess three undeniable qualities: variety, earnestness, and potential largeness. Evidence for these may be seen in the contributions Form Four has made to the school’s activities, so important in the growth of a new academy. The following are some random impressions of the Sophomore class’ equally unique members, (Afanassieff) One reason why the Fourth Form is unique is its lack of any serious cliques or organizations, it’s democratic. (Draffin) This Sophomore group, with its good share of athletics, scholars, and real spirit, promises to be one of the best Senior classes in future years. (Harvey) Putting aside all prejudice, I still believe our form, for misleading potentialities in athletics, enthusiasm, and physical culture, is number one. (Dorn) . . . Too much to write about in a few words . . . Eddie’s got the right idea. (Rafelson) The Fourth Form has set a great tradition, one which we would like to see all the Form Fours measure up to in years to come. (Sheffield) Mention is due concerning that field in which we are outstanding— Extra extra-curricular activities. (Manchester) One of the major possessions of the Sophomores is the abundance of vitality which may have been absent in the classroom but is noticably present in mine. (Budd) Sheff and Fulton were busy moulding the mighty arm with Woods as an envious onlooker, while Eddie wondered what exciting diversion awaited for second-period study hall. (Townsend) A bare face: I can still see Mr. Lane blushing from ear to ear when Ploch was dragged down the hall in caveman attire. (Bastine) Jordan leads a rough life: exercising out the third story window, mourning his lost pajamas hung in shreds from the sprinkling system, trying frantically to persuade his grandfather to accept long-distance charges . . . (Mattson) Remember when justice in the form of Mr. Gazenda, intervened, saving Rafe from a fate on the gallows? (Woods) When Budd gave up muscle-building, after his shoulder-injury, Manchester made his claim as Popeye of the class, and I enjoyed a night’s rest. (Alderton) Ploch leaves for Alderton’s room as the mice make too much noise. (Ploch) Wrestlers and trackmen scatter, off goes Vaughn Monroe, Night Eddie, night Butch, Bill . . . deep silence follews the last bell. ( McCollum) To dear old Sunday inspection — Don’t sit there! Where’s the broom? But sir, I have dusted!” (Williams) The winter, especially at the hockey pond, does wonders for you, so don’t leave assignments for morning study hall. (Bell) A word of advice to up-and-coming Latin II students: a direct object never follows the verb to be . (Dunphy) A selec’ group of three can count on de at’letic prowess and epidemic background of dis class to get ’em into CCNY. (Fulton) To hide the chalk from Mr. Weeman. (Mead) The group of sportsmen known as Corridor Athletes”, sparked by the diligent promotion of Budd, Dorn, and Co., has established an institution destined to future fame. 27