Columbus Academy - Caravel Yearbook (Gahanna, OH)

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Alex Fernandez may be Cuba's greatest gift to the world since Desi Arnaz. His Latin handsomeness and charm and his ready sense of humor have made him popular among both fellow students and local girls. Alex seems to possess a natural ability to learn. However, he is not gifted with a great desire to work with his ability: he probably sleeps more in class than most of us do at home. Nonetheless, with a bit more effort, Alex would be a top student. This year, Alex took a lively interest in the Spanish Club Cwhich was founded by his fatherj and was elected one of the three junior presidents. He has also worked hard on the soccer, football, and track teams. Alex has added a touch of the unusual, and has thus made an important contribution to the staid old Academy. His friendliness, virility, and ready smile have made him a welcome change from the ordinary guy. After all, who else would consider taking his girl to a drive-in on his motorcycle? 24 ALEX FERNANDEZ-BRITO Entered Academy in 1963 Football .............. 1, 2, 4 Soccer ..... ...... 2 Track ......... .......... 3 Spanish Club .. 1, 2, 5, 4 VarsityA... ....3,4 li . is M .rs n 1 . 7 gs' .- 'f ,. -TH

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THEODORE W. COON S Entered Amclemy in 195 6 Football .............. .............. 1 , 2, 5, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 5, 4 fManagerj Tennis... ............... ...1 Golf ..... ..... 3 , 4 VarsityA .. 2, 3,4 GleeClub... ....4 Band ....... . . 1, 2 French Club . . . ..... . 1, 2 Math Club ............... 1, 2, 3, 4 Prom ........ ........................ 3 Amdemy Life . . . . . . 1, 2, 3 fbusiness managerj, Cnrmfel ........ . . . 2, 5, 4 fcirculation managerj Red Cross ....... ................ 1 , 2, 3, 4 New York Trip .... 4 r -'I -- -' ' vFyv'! 1 t 1 e' QW .aflgfllllr -. ,? C -9 41.137 ,c i i ii T5 Tv,-a.2QAm s Q K Ti l 'W tid- '54 af an 'QS 3, ELO ' V V .27 -4' ' .f ii 4 A rw.-f 4 R OI 'A R ' X , -4 . X A ka , X ba A-,Q ,- ,If Ted Coons is a go-getter in all his pursuits. He is one of the most determined boys in the class: he has studied diligently and, as a result, has consistently ranked in first or second group. Although he is not athletically gifted, he has given four years of great effort to football and was head basketball manager for three years. Ted's determination is not confined to academics and athletics, he is also one of the most active members of the class. His managerial acumen has led him to produc- tive service as business manager of the Life and circulation manager of the Caravel. Outside of school, he is a member of the executive board of the High School Red Cross. Fact leads a well-ordered life. Not only does he organize his studies and his ac- tivities, but, it seems he even plans his weekends weeks ahead. After attending a science program at Union College last summer, Ted became interested in engineering. His determina- tion, his general knowledge, and his will- ingness to learn will undoubtedly make him successful. 23

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MICHAEL C. FRENCH Enterezi Amclemy in 1963 Football .............. Basketball . . . Track ......... Academy Life . . . . . Cfzrfwel ....... Glee Club . . . Math Club . .. Varsity A ..... Class Officer ..... Prom Committee . .. Proctor .......... Project Neighbor ..... junior Achievement . . . New York Trip .... 3. ,sa . Q if 2 I ll 'il' , jf v if n,M.9-V' x s 4, ANTED U E r . ,- 0 ' 4 1 1 . ' 1 131. , , .,1wg:,1, l?-1' , ' - ' 1 . 1' ' . J ' I .....1,2 ...... , , 3, 4 fsports editorj .. . 5, 4' fsenior editorj 2 5 4 2, 5 1,2,3,4 5, .. . 4 fpresidentj 4 No one at the Academy is more devoted to the school than Mike Frenchg no one has made such an effort to feel its pulse, to pene- trate to the heart of its ideals and its spirit. Mike has served as sports editor of the Life and senior editor of the Canwel, has sung in the Glee Club and the Octet, has worked for Project Neighborg in short, he has participated in nearly every activity. Un- fortunately, the Duck's athletic career has been hampered by knee injuries. Mike is a cloud of paradoxes. His pop- ularity is seen in his election as President of his Junior Achievement companyg yet, he was nominated for every senior-class office and was elected to none. That he is a fine student is undeniable, for he usually ranks in Ist groupg yet, his work occasionally lapses. Mike's puzzling nature is undoubtedly caused by his unfulfilled search for ideals and moral guidelines, In his attempts to im- prove the school, for example, he has de- bated the merits and demerits of the honor code and the students' responsibility to their school. Mike French has drive, intelligence, htunor, idealism, and courageg when he finds the answers to his questions, he should be a great man. 25