Blair Academy - Acta Yearbook (Blairstown, NJ)

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WW ALAN HARALD GOODYEAR 43 Esmond Place Tenafly, N. 1. For a little guy, Al made quite a name for himself during his one year on the hill. During the fall term he was a plucky backfield man and he played a good game of basketball for Mr. Haskins in the winter. Although he didn't live in East, he will be remembered by the Ark's gang as a good athlete and swell guy. B.A.A. Football, '48, Out for Varsity Basketball, Out for Track in Spring, White Color Club. EDWARD THOMAS GRECK 35 Prospect Street Binghamton, N. Y. Ed came up here in September as a veteran of World War ll, and leaves here a veteran trouble the hill Out for '49, Choir, '49, Glee Club, '49, German Club, '49, Blue Color Club. of domestic wars. Because of his very capable speaking, he gets himself into now and then with his forceful arguments. He is well liked by all those on who know him, and especially by the boys in Millbrook. Spring Track, Student Council Representative from Millbrook, Webster Society, 't- ROBERT A. GREENFIELD 370 Summit Avenue Hackensack, N. J. Noise issues forth from East 236, a blond tousled head sticks sheepishly out the door, but Greenie gets away with it once more. A fun-lover, Bob can be seen in any prank that comes up on second Ark. Together with his roommate, they share more 90's than any other room. He is a rare serious bridge player and is widely known on that account. I. V. Baseball. '48, Science Club, '49, Acta Staff, '49, Out for Varsity Baseball, '49, Blue Color Club. BARRETT MOULTON GROSS 4 French Road Kingston, R. I. Little Barrie arrived on the campus from his native Rhode Island, and imme- diately made quite a name for himself on the gridiron, and then in the winter he 'excelled as one of Uncle Chet's mermen. It was rumored that Barrie started the East-Insley feud in October, but who knows - - -! Varsity B Football, '48, Varsity Swimming, '49, Out for Baseball in Spring, Varsity B Association, Blue Color Club. Page 19

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, Xfwflyf 7fgp4.74,4a4:4c0Q?a4..i.f604-ff .JW fs. ,f'ff Qj,ffVllJ.lLZ3l5f'i!f , W GRAHAM BRUCE FORD R 105 B1'i11'Cliff R02d , I Mountain Lakes, N. As one of Coach Pender's track men, Bruce was well-known for his ability on the cinders. One of the more popular members of top Ark and a very amiable guy, he was well liked and respected by all. Out for Track, '49g Blue Color Club. ETHAN ALLEN GEARHART, JR. 3102 Turner Street Allentown, Pa. What! Another time trial? Well, well. Here we have old Eth expostulating on his favorite sport-cross-country. One of Mr. Pender's heel-worn harriers, Eth was the team's ha ies: little sunshine. As a result of his enthusiastic artici ation PP in this s ort, Eth alon with his teammates has become a time-worn veteran of the P i 8 i iniirmary. It looks as though he is running towards success. Varsity B Cross-Country, '47, '48g J. V. Basketball, '48g Out for Spring Trackg Varsity B Association, White Color Club. 301 Hardwick Street Belvidere, N. J. JAMES LAURENCE GLEASON Page 18 Jimmy has created many friends here on the hill during his brief stay. In his character it is evident that great things are hidden, just waiting to be unleashed. Blair has a fine student in him. Camera Club, '49g Out for Varsity Baseball, Blue Color Club. DIEGO LUIS LOPEZ GONZALEZ Calle 25 No. 967, Vedado Havana, Cuba Living down at Fullers, Diego is not too well known on the campus. Not being familiar with English he seems to be quiet, but his Spanish friends say he has the greatest collection of jokes and odd sayings in the world. Blue Color Club.

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X Page 20 6. A Pqxq .34 bp' sf A EDUARDO DE LA GUARDIA Apartado 246 Panama City, Republic of Panama As a member of' last fall's soccer squad, de la Guardia was noted for his out- standing play and fine sportsmanship. Off the soccer field he was known as a fine fellow and a wonderful sport. These characteristics marked him as one of the best liked Spanish boys on the campus. Varsity B Associationg Wearer of the B 5 Varsity Soccerg Blue Color Club. GEORGE VERNER GUSTAFSON Blairstown New Jersey George, in the short time that he has been at Blair, has won many friends with his quiet and sincere ways. Like many new Blair boys, he has found the work hard, but through hard work he has succeeded in making a good name for himself on the hill. Blue Color Club. JOHN HADDAD 1009 Park Avenue New York, N. Y. The Sheik of Araby paused long enough in his world travels to leave us with a lasting impression. Always leader in his class, he is very active in athletics and extracurricular activities. His only comment: It's a cinch. Now and then The Bearded Prophet studies Cnot too hardj. His favorite pastime, though, is upsetting rooms. He says he likes a room to look lived in. Honor Roll, '47, '48, '49g Cum Laude, '48, '49, Secretary of Senior Class: Varsity B Wrestling, '493 Varsity B Association, J. V. Football, '48g Camera Club, '47g President, '48, '493 Science Club, '47, Treasurer, '48, President, '49, Acta Photo Editor, '48, '49g Stylus, '48, '495 Blue Color Club. GEOF EY MEADE HEDDEN 124 Parso Street Q Easton, Pa, G ff ir this fall EK' course after being discharged from the Army y, as l s . - the conversation moving with his tales of the Army Ge is a M mera Club member, and would be a fine addition to a ani 'o . After V 9 g Blair he plans to enter Lafayette to take an engm cour . Choir, '4 g Glee C 9 Blue Color Club.