Columbus Academy - Caravel Yearbook (Gahanna, OH)

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WILLIAM CARY MOLER ,,,yk,r?iQ . Mm 91,9 T. Qt A familiar early-morning sight in the Senior's room is Bill Moler's six-foot frame hunched over a chair or perched on the window-sill. As a member of the early arrivals club he spends the time before school either studying or, more often, joking 'amiably with the rest of us. Bill is an easy-going, sociable guy who makes sly references to the rod or tells a playful lie with a straight face-e.g .... Yes, we had those two poems for today. You can ask Arnold. . . . The droll complacency of his personality lasts through-out the day--whether he is trying uselessly to imitate Bill Rinehart's faces or declaring in a persistent voice to Mr. Whiting Sir, you're wrong. Nevertheless Bill is always serious at the right time and a very conscientious student completinghis scho- lastic record as a member of the Cum Laude Society. Bill for Moe as he is calledl is also very active in athletics. He was captain of the tennis team last year and as first singles man he assured us of at least one point in each match. This year he was again elected captain but could not play under O.H.S.A.A. rules because- by February he had been in high-school four years. He was 'a sad figure this spring hanging around the tennis courts watching everyone else practice. Bill's other favorite sport is basketball and with his ability to play every position he dropped many a point into the basket. Here again he was captain but once again he could not play in all the games because of the O.H.S.A.A. rules. Although Moe's tall frame was unsuited for football, he even tried that sport. But after a few weeks preferred to give it up and practice his tennis. Finally as a golfer he rounded out his full program of athletics. As for extra-curricular activities Bill excelled in those too. Apparently getting to school early gave him plenty of time to study, for he wrote articles for the Life , was sports editor of the Caravel , sang in the Glee Club, and added his grimacing face to the quartet. Basketball I, 2, 3, 4 lcaptainl Tennis I, 2, 3, 4 lcaptain 3, 45 Varsity A 2, 3, 4 Class Officer 4 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Quartet 3, 4 Caravel 4 Academy Life 3 Press Club 4 Cum Laude 4 Page Twenty-Five

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..:, - ,,, x - - A l C' 52.1, -.f l ' -. .....: 1 ..,.: ' zdu -- A ' ':11I I ' f r fir. :: f Q.. Cf A 'S-5 Football I, 2, 3, 4 fco-captain! Basketball I, 2, 3, 4 Baseball I, 2, 3, 4 Student Council 2 Quartet 3 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Varsity A 3, 4 Academy Life 3, 4 Caravel 4 Press Club 4 Cum Laude 4 Page Twenty-Four l BRUCE HYATT MILLER IttlltltttlulllIHIHHHH 'ltllllltllttnut..--ltl lllllll' , '-429 J mummy y Q X. .5 5 l Winmxxxxsi There's the signal .... the ball is snapped .... the lines plunge forward. Look! A hole! The fullback, number thirty-three, is driving thrcugh. What a pile-up! But it looks like a good eight yard gain. lt's the top of the eighth, and the pitcher is striding toward the mound. A cheer rises from the crowd of blue tunics. He winds up, eyes the bases, and-strike one! Again he Winds up: it's beautiful-low and over the inside corner for strike two! NoW's the fatal moment! Exam papers are being handed back. Heck! Only a 70, and you got a 65! What's this? Mr. Goodwin says that all the papers were low except for . . . except for . . . of course Bruce's. These brief incidents give some idea of Bruce Miller's Wide range of abilities. ln his nine years at the Academy he has con- stantly been one of the top athletes and scholars in our class. ln- deed we all recognize his ability to do well Whatever he wants to-whether it be writing an essay, carrying a ball, or raising cain. Besides natural talent Bruce is endowed with a pleasant smile and gregarious personality which make him the center of any group. His love of fun and playing pranks twhile making Bruce an enjoyable live wire at any partyl have caused no end of agony to masters in past years. However this year he seems to have settled down to use his abilities more profitably and has become the highest scholar in the class. Bruce's natural leadership in athletics was recognized by his being elected foot-ball co-captain. ln this capacity he helped to lead a not too strcng team through a fair season, often putting us in position to score by a sustained up-field drive. ln baseball he once again held a position of importance. Bruce entered into many extra- curricular activities. He sang in the Glee Club and the Senior Quartet, he pounded out articles for the Academy Life, and wrote half the senior articles for the Carczvel. and did his turn as student council representative.

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it 'XX 0,3 its st -5... if 'V Q 5 354' .,-fskww, W. f .W ,N ua Mawmwm Football 2, 3, 4 lco-captaint Varsity A Z, 3, 4 Page Twenty-Six ROBERT MCCUNE REX. IR. y as I, hp , N lg. 'X Zi-'Q A i i A ' R : X 'T' Nth .--xgh 5--is W' lt was a Warm day last fall-the first football practice with full equipment. As the drab figures plodded around the field a spot of white showed every now and then. Certainly no one would wear a white football uniform! Oh yes! Robbie Rex would . . . and did. The jeers of Whats the matter? Are you afraid the dirt won't show on a regular uniform? soon died out as Robbie proved through the season that he could not only kick well but also play a rough game. As end on the offensive and left halfback on the defensive Rob was one of the mainstays of the team. Our co-captains brilliant catches complete with ball babbling and his game-saving tackles certainly did dirty his uniform until it was a dark grey. Perhaps Rob's highest tribute comes in the fact that he was both feared and revered as one of the best runners and tacklers during practice sessions. Robbie is a likeable chap easy to get along with and very funny at times. Not only is his love of fun apparent when he is in a group, but also it shows up when he is at school. It's a rare chemistry class in which Robbie doesn't have some trick or prank up his sleeve. It was he who originated the wet pocket gag-where you fill a test tube with water and insert a stopper and glass tube making it easy to fill any pocket. Although not one of the best students, Rob does an average job. Aside from football Rob's main interests are his blue Ford con- vertible and a certain house in Eastmoor. He seems to give his car almost as much attention as he gives to that house, for it is one of the cleanest in the parking lot. The shine of the finish reflects Rob's own personal neatness, and naturally, like any car lover he has lowered it and added skirts at the same time. We all feel that Rob's skill in football and likeableness will earn him much admiration and many friends Wherever he goes.