Bolles School - Eagle Yearbook (Jacksonville, FL)

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PERRY SOUTHALL BENSON Double, double toil and trouble,- Fire burn and cauldron bubble. Macbeth Ensign Benson . . . he was really a lieuten- ant, but we all enjoyed kidding Perry. He was hard working, dependable, and respected by the men in his platoon. Independent, but considerate of others, Perry went about his own business with- out stepping on too many toes. Perry always stood steadfastly for what he wanted and let nothing stand in his way. At times, his frankness was appalling, but no one ever doubted his sincerity and his desire for hon- orable accomplishment. Away from school, Perry became an entirely different individual from the Prussian idealist most of us imagined him to be. He loved to party and live it up in a way typical of the military. DENNIS JON BARCLAY He thinks too much: such men are dangerous. Julius Caesar Friendly, charitable, and unassuming Bark went his own quiet way on the campus. Although frequently caught in history class without a rum- ble fto quote Col. Ballj, many of us believed that he demurred in answering for fear that by doing so he might offend someone or deflate the good Colonel's ego. While his flaming red hair might lead one to believe that he was hot-tempered, he was always a friendly and perfectly harmless chap. In the Smoking Lounge, where he practically established residence, we wondered what went on behind the windshield and suspected that he was quite a philosopher.

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JAMES KENT AVERILL I am not merryg but I do beguile The thing I am, by seeming otherwise. Othello Amiable Jake did not choose to manifest his capabilities in the classroom, but when he determined to accomplish a goal he did it with near perfection. Level-headed and steadfast, Jim reminds one of the race between the tortoise and the hare. A loyal friend and a steady man with one woman, .lake always enjoyed a good party, par- ticularly if he had thought up a good excuse to get out of school for it. If Jim had nothing good to say, he said nothing at all. The latter was seldom true because he could always lind something fine in everyone. ARTURO APON TE Give it an understanding, but no tongue. Hamlet One of the more garrulous of the Latin- Americans, Arturo was constantly living up to his affectionate nick-name of Motor-Mouth. His strong feeling on Puerto Rican nationalism were no secret to the student body, and he often acted as a representative from his country and quickly came to its defense when necessary. Arturo worked hard at academics and usually did a commendable job in class. He was a standout in intramural athletics, especially at basketball. The loud and lively Latin-American music often heard blasting from his room reflected his vibrant personality. Buhbling with enthusiasm, Arturo will always be popular.

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MICHAEL HILLEARY BRENAN Thou canst not say I did it,' never shake Thy gory locks llf me. Macbeth Bright and beaming, Mike was the personifi- cation of good cheer and unqualified optimism. Like a meteor, Mike often made a tremendous flash and then fell down exhausted from the celestial outburst, but, unlike the meteor, he always got up and kept on with the personal fireworks. Mike had a tremendous ability to organize and drive others to do their best. As Editor of the Eagle, he applied himself with the zeal of a martyr and a zealot. He put in late hours and gave up personal time that few cadets ever knew about. And if the Class of 1956 got the best Eagle ever printed, it was largely due to Thee Brenan who signed, sold, and delivered. BEN WILSMAN BULCH The labour we delight in physics pain. Macbeth While Ben carried himself in an air of almost dignified aloofness, on closer knowledge one found that he was sincere, loyal, and quite down to earth. Ben was quite hard to know well, but once you knew him, he was a steadfast friend that would do almost anything for you. In all activities, Ben was conscientious and set his goal for perfection. When he gave his word, you could be sure he would keep it. As the mag- nificent entertainerf' we will remember Ben for his coffee parties, held during third period study hall, and his ability as a ragtime pianist.