Columbus Academy - Caravel Yearbook (Gahanna, OH)

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THOMAS TOD ROSS I ' w I L f-ff' H, 11 ' 1 . , Q ' 'I I l -'Ar V' 1 - 6' 'tw 1 , lu RRRoaRRSWISHhhh! What was that blue streak? Why it was Tod Ross, of course, racing madly around Sunbury's twisting curves in his Olds 88 ! Certainly one of the gamest hot rodders in the class Tod never turns down a chance to drag or race-whether it be with Deemer's '28 Chevey or Abbott's '55 Cadillac. He' can be seen any morning rushing to school: but we know it is not because of his anxiety to reach dear old Academy, for like many boys Tod can hardly wait to get his diploma. Tod is truly one of the so-called country gang , for he not only lives outside the city, but also oc- casionally works on his father's farm near Iohnstown. A few years back Tod was one of the first boys in the class to take a trip to Europe. Having jaunted merrily through England, France, and Swit- zerland, he returned to Columbus a man of the world-a connoisseur of wine, woman, and song. With such a broad, liberal education, his knowledge of all kinds of cars, and his zest for enjoyment, Tod would make the perfect playboy. He is not only adverse to any unnecessary strain or toil, but also has that certain bearing of pride and obstinacy that is nec- essary. Tod also has the enviable ability of conversing easily with anyone. This fluent tongue-not idle but full of interesting stories- together with his congenial personality add the finishing touches to his playboy characteristics. A few years ago Tod had a touch of polio which prevented him from playing hard in any sport and limited him to the Goon Squad. He has steadily improved and could have played several of the varsity sports this year, but apparently had become so accus- tomed to the Goon Squad that he was loathe to quit. Nevertheless he did try reserve basketball for a while and in the spring played some tennis. lf Tod has not been too active in sports, he certainly was one of the staunchest team supporters. At any football, bas- ketball, or baseball game he was sure to be present and was always willing to take anyone with him. We all know that Tod's friend- liness will stand him in good stead at Earlham, the college of his choice, and afterwards in life. Sift Ik Basketball 2 Tennis 2 Page Twenty-Nine

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Football I, 2, 3, 4 Swimming I, 2, 3 Tennis I, 2, 3, 4 Caravel 3, 4 Press Club 3, 4 Varsity A 3, 4 Cum Laude 4 Tod Ross Basketball 2 Clee Club 2 Page Twenty-Eight WILLIAM DEAN RINEHART ,fs 124 A fo M32-7' H 1,7 7 P 05 4 f'N v ,N ,X 0- A CD, 'K Afk 'KLQQK sz A-rv ivy 422 fn, Eggi -. .fm KN fX,s Who is the first boy to arrive each morning? This question has but one logical answer--Bill Rinehart. He lives the- farthest away tin Iohnstownl and yet reaches school at 7:10. His Weary smile greets the next arrivals as he seems to rise out of a daze. Rumor has it that Bill studies during his hour of leisure, and this seems to be borne out by the fact that he is one of the top students in the class. lt is he who always has the correct Algebra answers and the highest math average to boot, but unfortunately com- positions are his downfall. Bill wears a wide, happy grin almost all the time and has short furry hair that has earned him the nick-name of fuzzy bear. One of his favorite pastimes is that of carrying on a ceaseless feud with Moler-whether it be chasing him with a pencil or squeezing his fingers in a vice-like grip. However, good-natured Bill never gets mad but puts on a pretended anger. You can see his eyes light up and his mouth drop half open as he growls threateningly, Moler . Fuzzy Bear has become known for the weird faces he makes in fifth period study hall. By contorting his mouth and crossing his beacly little eyes, he sends the library into fits of laughter. This spring was a harried one for Bill. As the Caravel photog- rapher he was continually reminding boys to wear their coats and ties and rushing around to get the right groups assembled. After the pictures were developed he spent hours in attempting to cut them down with straight edges. Many a French class was skipped as the blade on the cutting board sliced and pruned. Be- cause of his duties this winter and fall, Bill has not participated in athletics this semester. However, last fall he went out for football and While not outstanding did, like many of us, serve as a tackling and blocking dummy for the others to practice on. In his Iunior year Bill won his A in swimming and filled out his athletic pro- gram with tennis.

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Basketball 3, 4 Tennis 3, 4 Academy Life 4 Press Club 4 Page Thirty IOSEPH BENIAMIN SCULLER II an 6 C 55w QP Q .Ur l rfi' 1 l , ,Af ,llllll gg , A - .YV Photographyts 'one of Ioe Sculler's main interests. He is ofter seen toting a large press camera and is always more than readi to explain every dial and lever. At times he is heard to mutte strange words about the aperature, ratio, timing, grain, or emul sion. With a complete darkroom at home Ioe was a natural choicr for Life photographer and has turned out many excellent pictures He fumbled in the darkness to record the Academy-C.S.G. Plat and stumbled over feet in the gym to take pictures of the Senior Master volley ball game. Next to photography tinkering with hi: black Oldsmobile is a favorite pastime-. He seems to know even working part of the car and can repair them all, which is especiallg helpful after football games when his motor tends to go dead. Although loe was too small to play football, he was certainlf kept busy snapping pictures on the sidelines, and when basketbal season rolled around he put on his sneakers. A small fellow, Ioe played on both the reserves and varsity as guard. During the spring he took up the tennis racquet and while not winning a single: position did well enough to capture first doubles. At this time it i: impossible to say how well he and his partner will do, but we al are sure that it will be pretty well. Ioe is known in the class for his odd ways of doing math prob lems and his willingness to help. Having taken some sort of mail at Bexley he often comes up with strange theroms and method: which he carefully tries to explain. Nevertheless in other ways hi: ideas are very useful no matter if they concern ways to raise money or how to make a pump from a washing machine. Ioe': eagerness to help in any manner makes him a friend with master: and students alike. He also has a level headedness and calmnes: that prevent him from losing his temper even though he is the brun of many pranks. We all know that this willingness to help and hi: calmness will earn Ioe many friends in the years to come.