Barlow School - View Yearbook (Amenia, NY)

Page 46 text:

.MHP-f--A-'f - ' Whatever Naomi's action, she effectively portrays her emotions. Knotted eyebrows over a misplaced raincoat or a misplaced Spanish verb usually result in a sharp retort in an assembly announcement or an equally potent self-scold- ing. Whatever her iob, she does it with unswerving purpose and won't stop until she has satisfied her own demands. Whether working in drama or hockey, she tends to stray from team work to produce a better contribution on her own. Naomi has a fervent sense of pride about herself and her friends, and she will defend both with fortitude. Her laugh- ter usually prompts others to good moods, and she is fun to be with because of this. Her forceful personality is definitely a complementing factor in the school. ,.,....-- naomi b. solomon is i

Page 45 text:

Ben is constantly trying on different facades for size, perhaps this is why his colorful personality ap- peals to all of us. One moment his aristocratic antics, a snide remark or a haughty glance, will prevail. The next moment, you'll find him in a slinky gait, laugh- beniamin van doren hedges ing suddenly and whispering nutty iokes, to the un- suspecting passerby. We seldom see Ben when he's submerged in serious contemplation, whether to read an essay, practice the piano or paint a canvas. This versatile and vibrant personality is most often seen on the platform of a meeting, or at the helm of a class discussion. He stirs up good conversation, as- serting common sense with an ample dose of good humor. At first you may be wary of his prismatic character, at second glance, you are unusually impressed.

Page 47 text:

todd iameson vaughan Todd hides nothing in the pockets of his blue ski iacket except a few cans of Coke and pipe tobacco, he never has anything up his sleeve. His amiability is so open that the first time you meet him, it feels as though he has been your friend for years. Todd doesn't keep to himself al- though he is somewhat reserved. You'll find him anywhere on campus, standing off in a corner, and should he catch you off guard, click! and you're shot with the lens. He regards the situations around him with ap- propriate humor or gravity depending upon the circumstance. He maintains remarkable calm and tact, never in- fringing on any one's concerns. He always makes excellent com- pany and will go along with any activity whether it's a hike, a seminar or a Saturday evening escapade.