Cincinnati Country Day School - Archive Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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Perhaps JOHN PHILLIPS' most significant contribution to school society,and certainly the one most enjoyable to him,has been his four year stint with the Gamboliers. This, John feels, entitles him to a snow job on MI. Brush before each English quiz-alas, unavailingly. At any rate John's strong second tenor supports that section. Among his other activities are Chess Club, SC ROLL, lower school coaching, stage fighting to: is that an L'Ii: and managing var- sity baseball. Outside school, John's interests are primarily religion centered. Four years a member of the Acolyte Guild at two different churches, he also teaches a Sunday School class and sings in the choir. At home John dabbles in such divergent hobbies as grass cutting, music, theater technique and telephoning. PETER ROBERTSON, alias Tweep-er, Tweet-er, Tweak, has only been at Country Day for two years, but in that time he has come pileda noteworthy record. It could be said that he s K. nt his junior year adapting himself and his senior year undoiig3 it. Coming from Asheville, he set about his studies with a band that un- fortunately ended in a mild thud. He holds the record for delay on a junior term paper, but he has redeemed himself in his senior year and has close to a honors average. One of the fastest run- ners in the school, Pete has received letters for both football, as a starting guard, and track. Since Tweak is as friendly and outgoing as anyone in the school, he was rushed by both fraternities. He may have been playing both ends against the middle, but he was sound enough to choose BOA. It's fortunate for everyone that James Dean was a reckless driver. FRED ROTH now has a clear shot at stardom. For acting is this South Fort Mitchell native's passion. His renditions of Captain Fisby and Tommy Turner have been as professional as his back- ground would warrant. Throughout the regular school year, he takes tevery Tuesdayt voice instruction at the College Conservaa tory, and he spent last summer at a six-week pre-college drama course at the Carnegie Institute of Technology. tFred liked Tech so much that he plans to continue therei. However, Fred has one glaring theatrical weakness--he chokes when he has to make love to the heroine. This fault will correct itself naturally. Of course, voice lessons make him a prime candidate for the Gamboliers, and the ARCHIVE has entrapped him with the rest of us. The electronics of sound reproduction fascinate him. 24-

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A rough, tough interior lineman, and a muscular whale on the track team. Wrestling and weight lifting also absorb JIM PEARCE. Best known for. a hacking cough and that Long John Silver look, Jim has made life much more bearable for his classmates with his onastage and off-stage humor. His other activities have included his positions as ARCHIVE busi- ness manager, J.V. basketball man, and B.O,A. fraternity member. Jim is also involved in church acolyte and youth groups outside school. For the first time in recent memory, Jim has been on the Honor Roll this year, an improvement perhaps caused by his visits last summer to ten colleges in the East. The title of any sketch on BOB PECK should be GUNS, for no matter how a person tries to shape it, he necessarily encounters a fanatical interest in military firearms. Old Trusty Reloading Robert's arrival at Country Day in the third grade triggered nine successful years which he logically hepes to continue at West Point. During his tenure here sports have comprised a large part of his extravcurricular activities. For three years as a mile runner he won the varsity letter in track, and has also played first string soccer. Aside from athleticsU however, there has been a rather passive interest in B.O.A. and the vice-presidency of a short lived gun club. Although there are those who have dubbed him the class cynic, Bob served as secretary and later vice-president of the stu- dent council. Nevertheless, the real Bob Peck is at home working with, reading about, and studying guns. As the old man of the class, JOHN PERRY occupies a. position unique in scholastic annals, as probably the only student ever will- ing or able to repeat the senior year. He will also have the dis- tinction of appearing in two successive ARCHIVES. John's forced ineligibility for major sports has relegated him to coaching jobs, which, nevertheless, he has handled well. He still collaborated on Nuff Said articles for the SCROLL, and retains a vital interest in dramatics. After living with his uncle for six months, John returned to us a soberecl scholar. His schoolwork has shown a steady upward trend, and his presence exertsa stabiliu'ng influenceon his more frivolous classmates. 23

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When Greg Southgate returned to Beechwood High School two years ago, TOM RUSK evidently decided it was time to depart for Country Day, even if it meant he would have to commute every day from Fort Mitchell. While here, he has interestedhimself wholly in sports. Running is his favorite, with cross country in the fall and track in the spring. Swimming and golf are included in his spams interests. Aside from fraternity tTom's a Delta-Beta officer this yeariand the church, Tom has some intriguing out-of- school interests. Making air conditioners7 flying airplanes, and manufacturing explosives at home are but a few of the activities of this seemingly mild-mannered young man. It was perhaps un- fair to say that Tom is interested only in sports, for he is, of 1 course, concerned with his education. During his junior year he visited several colleges, 3. process guaranteed to impress the im- portance of high school. I If there were any money in the treasuries of student organizations, ELY RYDER would be in Charge. Obviously impressed by Ely's level-headfdness in financial matters, both the senior class and the student council elected him SecretarvareasureI this year. Just in the past two years has our boy blossomed out into an ex- tracmicular rose. As a junior, Ely first attempted football ifirst team defensei, and Writing for the SCROLL,- of course, he has al- ways enjoyed soccer and track. Outside school, Ely's interests are diverse-uhis church youth group tpresidenti, computer program, B.O.A. fraternity, and Jim Pearce's automobile and conversation society. Until this year, Ely was spending his summers at a very interesting job--performing wine analyses in his father's medical lab. TOM SCHMIDT is one of those rare people who can easily win the respect and friendship of anyone he knows,but more important, he unhesitatingly gives the same consideration to anyone he meets. It is not surprisingthen that Tom has beenthe president of his claSS five times and in his 56:15.0: yea: served as vice-president of the Student Council. Aside from maintaining a high average, he was elected co-captain of the football team, was twice an Iron Man and last year earned the PrincetonHTate award for most valuable player. For three years he has been on the starting basketball and baseball teams as center and catcher respectively. Outside of school Tom is interested in 13.0 .A., self-articulation, and playing the piano. The fact that he spent Sunday mornings leading the Indian Hill acolytes and spent most of last summer doing volunteer work in a hospitalis seldom mentioned, That does not mean Tom gave them less than everything he had. 25