Columbus Academy - Caravel Yearbook (Gahanna, OH)

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Entering the Academy in the junior year is indeed a social task as well as an academic task for a student. But to make the adjustment so well that he impresses his peers is a great achievement. Steve Coleman has done just this. Steve is a great 'Gonk' guy. His honesty and friendliness have gained the deep admiration of the seniors. There was no better choice for the Senior Honor Court than Steve. When underclassmen hear seniors yelling, Gonk, this is not a chant or a ludicrous sound. It is Steve's nickname. Steve is such a friendly guy that even the big, bad OHSAA had to consent to his playing football for the Vikings this season after having started one game for Marysville. Playing a tough tackle, he was an asset to the team. A member of the basketball and track squads, Steve's service has been in- valuable. Steve's attitude is always forthright. He never has second thoughts when doing somethingg he goes ahead and does it. A member of the fourth period bull sessions, he is never afraid to speak his mind. Steve has won our admiration at the Academy. We are certain this feeling will not end here. 22 STEPHEN C. COLEMAN Entered Academy in 1965 Football 4 Basketball 4 Track 4 Debate 5 Spanish Club 3 Varsity A 4 This isn't right. IX

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Who has the Playboy in the senior homeroom? Who's always up ? Only the infamous Eric Rick Brandes. Often the topic of conversation among seniors, Rick has varied interests. An athlete, he has put the shot on the track team and started for two years as guard on the football squad. A musician, he is active in the Glee Club and plays piano. Although he is sometimes hard to find, Rick is at all the parties. Determination marks Rick's character. In track, he puts in long hours of practice. In football, he always puts all out. In his studies, he is an assiduous student. If such determination were prevalent in more of us, our class would be alittle bit better than it already is. 21

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CHARLES J. DAWES Entered Academy in 1955 Football 1 Soccer 4 Basketball 1 Swimming 2, 3, 4 Golf 1, 2, 5, 4 Academy Life 4 Glee 4 Spanish 2, 5, 4 Red Cross 1, 2, 5, 4 fVice President, New York Trip 4 Mental Health Conference 5 Religion Conference 4 Varsity A 5, 4 - , gli-'EXP-.. , v Several years ago, a former Academy faculty member addressed a student good-naturedly as Charles Dawes, gentleman and scholar, chipper and spry. Perhaps there was some derision in his toneg however, when looked at seriously, this is a good summation of Charlie's character. During his twelve years at the Academy, Charles has dis- tinguished himself by putting an all-out effort into what- ever he attempts. In sports, his diminutive size has some- what hampered him, but this has been balanced by an aggressive attitude. Going out for only one year of soc- cer and two years of swimming, but achieving three letters for his efforts, demonstrates his athletic prowess. Possessing an appropriately flamboyant personality, he is often found in the heat of an argument or the middle of a bull session. Although his character Cand clothesj some- times extract banter from fellow students, he takes jesting well and doesn't blow his cool . An aggressive personality tempered by perseverance cannot mark a failure. Our observation is that the master's statement was undoubtedly correct. 23,