Hackley School - Annual Yearbook (Tarrytown, NY)

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AL KELLY V. Football fHjg V. Swimming, Captaing V. Baseballg Dial, Editor-in- chiefg Honor Councilg Varsity H Clubg Vice-President of the School. Al Kelly was probably one of the quietest, but certainly one of the most popular Seniors. A conscientious student as well as an out- standing athlete, Al stood out as a tackle and a line backer on the football team. His determination and ability won him the captaincy of the swimming team. Here Al switched from the back stroke to breast stroke, a change which was very important to the teams success. Al contributed much to Hackley as a member of the Community Council and Vice-President of the student body. The Kelly campaign vslilllgo down in Hackley history as the most colorful and original o al. He was also editor of the Dial, the school paper. Hackley is deeply indebted to Al for all he has done. LEE KOHNS V. Soccer fHjg V. Swimming QHJQ V, Trackg Social Service Com- mittee: International Clubg Board of Deacons: Corridor Monitor, Debating Teamg Art Editor Hilllop: Glee Clubg Choirg Community Councilg Board of Magistrates. Lee came to Hackley in the eighth grade. and ever since his arrival busied himself in the many activities on the Hilltop. He was on councils. clubs and committees past listingg there were few major organizations in which he had not participated, Perhaps this is the keynote of Lees character variety. One of the lower schoolers whom he watched over as corridor monitor might have looked into his room to see him photographing a praying mantis, reading a book, or sampling the cider he kept outside the window all with equal glee. From fixing his perpetually falling apart bed, to playing any position on Varsity soccer, everything came natu- rally to Lee. Nevertheless, he was not a boy to take all things seriously. He could see the humorous side in many of the school's activities, and from these he got ideas for his Dial articles and other literary ven- tures. He was, however, able to be serious on occasion, and by these two qualities he won the respect of those who worked with him. He had the distinction of being the only Community Camp counselor who could successfully keep his charges in bed until reveille. This was Lee Kohns: monitor, executive, writer, illustrator, student, and friend. JO HN KRUETTNER V. Wrestlingg Basketball, V. Tennisg Dial: Hilltop: President of the Senior Classg Debating Societyg Athletic Board of Control. john Kruettner spent four successful years on the Hilltop. He utilized his mental and physical qualities, both in his studies and in his athletics, to emerge a Fine example of the Hackley student. Although hampered by a severe knee injury. which conhned him to bed for several months in his junior year, john worked exceedingly hard and received high scholastic honors. Among his athletic interests were tennis and wrestling, in both of which he excelled. john's friendly smile and warming personality brought him many friends among the student body. To further point out this fact, he was elected President of the Senior class. His other activities included assistant editor of the Dial, and secretary of the Hillmfl. Occasionally john would utter the word ecstasy when struck with a feeling of overwhelming joy. This was. without a doubt. his favorite expression. IS

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GERMAN GOMEZ J. V. Soccer: V. Wrestlingg V. Trackg Dial. German Gomez came to Hackley in 1951 from the South American Republic of Colombia. He had to live up to the reputation of his illustrious brother who graduated from Hackley last year. German played on the soccer team during both of his years on the Hilltop. His best accomplishment in athletics came during the wrestling season. He wrestled in the Hyweight class. German Gomez was also an avid member of the International Club. BURT HOLTZMAN Wrestling Managerg Footballg Headwaiterg Chapel Usherg Boosters Clubg Glee Club. Burt Holtzman hails from the southern side of Long Island and arrived on the Hilltop three years ago. Burt will always be remem- bered in the Boosters Club, which he led on to greater things. He was a chapel usher and dining room headwaiter this year. Leaving the athletic held for a moment, one could find Burt on the hrst Monday afternoon in every month, lending a voice at school meetings, a voice which might be compared to that of a minority leader in the federal government. Whereas Burt only held his own academically, he made up for this weakness in one held. The doctor will not soon be forgotten on this Hilltop nor on others close by. HERSHEL KAPLAN j. V. Basketball, V. Footballg Board of Magistratesg Corridor Monitor. Hersh came to Hackley in 1951 as a junior and was in group one for most of the year. He was on the j. V. football and baseball teams in his first year. but was unable to play football in 1952 because of a broken arm. This year Hersh held many responsible positions. He was Freshman corridor monitor and a member of the Board of Magistrates, one of the most important jobs in the school. Although one never found Hersh wasting a minute from his work he was nevertheless On the ball. Hershel acquired his friends and popularity by being his own unin- hibited self, and even though he was not the big wheel of the class, he will always be remembered as a good man to have around. J- 17

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HENRY LAMBERT V. Fencingg Golfg Debating Teamg Social Serviceg Hilllup. Hank Lambert entered Hackley two years ago after attending Clark School in Hanover, N. H. Hank had talents in both cross-country and fencing. He exerted his influence in many activities, especially the Social Service Committee and as Butt hole president. Hank will not soon be forgotten on the Hilltop, He will be remembered for his knack of getting extra permissions and it was sometimes rumored, by Hank at least, that Mr. Larry Miller was corruptible. Henry's smile and his pleasant personality won him the admiration of ally and his numerous nominations made him a leader of the Senior boarders and one of the leaders of the class of 1953. Hank's ambitions lie in writing, and we eagerly await the publica- tion of his first novel. ALAN LORD V. Football QHJQ V. Swimming QHQL Varsity H Clubg V. Trackg Glee Clubg Choirg Octetg Social Service Committeeg Dial: Senior Honor Council: Student Councilg Chosen to go to England as an exchange student of the English Speaking Union. Al Lord was a person liked by allg a leader and an asset to Hackley and his friends. Al had many interests, such as bird dag hunting throughout the county and helping school functions. He was the one boy on the football team who had the ability, the know, and the drive to play every position from bench to center. Al sang with exceptional diction, tone, and quality, and this enabled him to be one of the eight members of the Octet. One word can be said for Al which could cover all that he did at Hackley, that is drive, Drive is personality, spirit, and the will to go aheadg and he has all these. May Al's hunting days never lose their excitement and fun. DUDLEY GORDON LUCE, jR. V. Football KHJQ V. Swimming KHJQ V. Track: Varsity H Clubg Chairman, Senior Honor Councilg Student Councilg Glee Clubg Choirg Octetg Board of Deaconsg Winner of the Hackley Bowlg Cum Laude. Deadly Dudley, besides being a dayboy menace to the highways. was in the summer months also a first-class coupon counter for the Nestles Company ffree candy barsj. Gordon came to Hackley in his Freshman year and was seen to be quiet but effective. He was so effective that he constantly made academic honors. and in his Senior year he was chairman of the Senior Honor Council. President of the Glee Club, outstanding bari- tone of the Octet, business manager of the Hilllup and has partici- pated in Varsity football. swimming and track. He also won the Hackley Bowl for the best all-around junior. Gordon was a starting guard in football. In swimming he was one of the back strokers. but because of a bad ear, he was assistant coach for part of his junior year. The 220 was his distance in track with a few field events thrown in. He has tive Varsity letters and was a member of the Varsity H Club. 19