Trinity Pawling School - Scroll Yearbook (Pawling, NY)

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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

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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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Seated: Pierre, Coghlan, Nobbe, Simon, Lekas, Foster, Chambers, Knoll. Second row: Maclntire, Kennedy, Vollmer, Stanley, Ada. Third row: Ten Broeck, Clinedinst, D’Agostino. SINCE the opening day of Trinity-Pawling, the Third Form has tried to organize for itself a mutual friendship which will continue to exist in future years. We elected as our representative in the Student Council Peter Ten Broeck, a boy who has been an honor student in his studies. With this new task he has done a fine job. Occasionally our councilman has called meetings to find what suggestions or complaints we wanted brought before the Student Council. As far as athletics are concerned, every boy participated in the school's sports program. In the fall, the majority of the boys went out for football, and a few went out for soccer. During the winter, basketball seemed the most popular, though hockey and swimming were enjoyed by a smaller group. In the spring, the turnout was for baseball, with track and tennis running close behind. All in all, it was a good year for the Third Form. 28