Bolles School - Eagle Yearbook (Jacksonville, FL)

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MICHAEL DARBY JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA More kind words were said about this boy than about anyone within our recent memory. He had a very disarming smile that was often in- gratiatingly used. His grades evinced every hour that he spent on his work. His propensity for the liberal arts courses showed an intellectual curiosity. Athletic prowess was evident in both swim- ming and basketball. As captain of the swimmers, he led the team to a very 'successful year. Mike swam the 200. He rose above personal misfortune in a man- ner to be admired and emulated, emerging from a difficult situation the same cheerful Mike. Mike disproved the common conception making red hair and violence synonymous. THOMAS PHILIP DEGNON DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA He was wise beyond his years, not only scho- lastically but in his knowledge of people and per- sonalities. Phil behaved as if he had been exposed to the subtleties of many minds, and in this light he has matured quickly and beyond a depth most of us shall ever go. He kept cynicism to a level so as not to become bitter, but he remained sar- castic enough to be acutely witty. When feeling chipper, his childlike antics were amusingly re- freshing. He had an overpowering personality, once unearthed. He was a liberal, a thinker. and a champion of the minority.

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ROBERT KERR CHAMBERLAIN CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA This is a guy who always made an impression on people. No matter what you thought, you had to think something about Bob: a positive charge. As the father of his class, he became extreme- ly experienced with Bolles Life to the extent of being able to maintain his position, yet never to let its responsibilities stand in his pleasure seeking ways. He'd have lived a Bohemian existence given the chanceg he took the chance. Bob never told us who was victor in the most consistently unshaven face contest, but his as- sured shagginess was not a threat to the tremend- ous popularity, the caustic wit, or the forceful drive of this boy. EUGENE ADAMS CORBIN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA Such authority he wrought on his Parris Is- land men that everyone thought him a military tyrant, but backstage we knew a different Gene. Usually we found him laughing with someone . . . or more often laughing at someone. Probably graduating because of a glib and persuasive tongue, Gene was always softening up the grim instructor. It might have seemed as if he was bluding a good part of the time. Actually he only pre- tended to be something he already was. Noted for securing weekends and for his wit, Gene might laughingly consider: There's nothing so tedious as a twice told tale.

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GEORGE EMERY DUNLAP ORANGE PARK, FLORIDA On Fridays, George would surely be outside the Commandant's Office trying to get home a few hours earlier. George was an avid member of the Smoking Lounge which he frequented both during legal hours . . . and other times not so legal. Mondays brought to eager ears thrilling stories of weekend exploits of stock cars, racing, and hunting. These were his encompassing ac- tivities. George tried athletics, but his attempts were to have fun rather than to play competitively. Nonchalant about those around him and about the future, George was assuredly happy-go-lucky. HECTOR FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ HAVANA, CUBA When he thinks, he must speak. Once Hector transcended the language barrier, he proved that in any language he is a positive and outspoken person. Full of honest inquiry and de- sire to learn, he would always offer a candid and thoughtful opinion to those who asked. Living much of his life in a movie script, Hector was engrossed by the histrionics of Holly- wood. He made it his hobby to collect, study, and evaluate the scripts, criticisms, and accounts of the actor's life. In his search for enigmatic and dramatic sit- uations, he sought to solve the highlights and com- plications of life.