Bolles School - Eagle Yearbook (Jacksonville, FL)

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RAYMOND CLIVE CONWAY Reputation is an idle and most false imposition. Othello Ray seemed at first a clear-cut and obvious person, but actually he was hard to understand and characterize. His interests were as varied as his companions. While he appreciated classical music and devoted hours to hi-fi, he probably read Mickey Spillane while listening to Beethoven's Fifth. While Rayis red-haired temper was some- times a problem for him, his varying interests and his usually jovial personality won for him many friends in all age groups. His on-campus activities included photography and literary work on the Bugle, Eagle, and Alumni News. ROGER LYNN CONGDON The courageous captain of compliments. Romeo and Juliet Good Morning, Sir, How are you, Sir are two phrases that were often heard coming from this lad, for he possessed a surprisingly well- developed talent for polishing the apple. Luckily, Roger did not overwork his talents and remained quite popular with the cadets as well as the faculty members. Roger was one of the more refined cadets, and his tall dignified physique did much to uphold this characteristic. Also, he was cultural-minded, and was often seen listening to hi-fi and patroinizing the belles-lettres. Efficiency and dependability were Roger's best known virtues, and he did a highly commendable job as Cadet Tactical Officer in A Company.

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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.

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FREDERICK WILTON COURINGTON IVisely and slow: they slumble that run fast. Romeo and Juliet Round-Fred, as pleasant a chap as you will find anywhere, was the originator of the expres- sion Uh, friend? tI'ronounced free-un.J Depend- able and efficient . . . always. Papa Courington, burdened with eighty-five little Company tykes, did not get to mingle with his old friends as much as most of us did, but none of us will forget him. Freddy was an individualist of sorts, but his compromising attitude and gregarious nature did not exclude him from the proper amount of conformity. His dignity, proficiency, and sterlingly honest personality have warranted him not only the friendship but also the respect of his class- mates. WILLIAM ELDER CORNELL These violent clvliglits have violvnl ends. Romeo and Juliet Bill Cornell was one of the most personable cadets in our class. His easy-going existance seemed to agree with him, for he thrived under the Bolles routine. Bill was industrious in his studies and usually did a fine job in the classroom. At athletics Bill played football. He lettered and was made a member of B Club. .lournalism was his outstanding field, and Bill held the responsible position of Editor-in- Chief of the Alumni News and Managing Editor of the Bugle. liill's dependability and leadership will prove to be definite assets in any future endeavor.