Hoosac School - Owl Yearbook (Hoosick, NY)

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Jonathan Horne 60 Fairfield Avenue Holyoke, Massachusetts Bambi . . . Weekends to Albany . . . Father Gale's . . . I’m trying to grasp reality . . . Nature's Lover Award . . . Jon joined us in his Junior Year after many sad and fond fairwells from his friend(s) and family, situated in Sacred Tree (Holyoke to some) Mass. Com- ing from a public school, Jon found Hoosac somewhat different, but adjusted with blinding speed. His quick wit and biting sarcasm found him a place in all of our hearts (somewhere between the pancreas and the spleen . . . ). Jon spent much time participating in athletics, on and off the athletic fields. He could be seen, quite frequently, chasing a type of deer whose species is yet unknown to Zoologists. And you can bet a buck (?) that once he caught that deer, he fawned much atten- tion on her. Other sports that Jon lent his talents to were Varsity Soccer, Captain of the Ski Team, and just about the best jumprope artist this establishment has ever witnessed. Jon also was an Honorary Member of the Pit Society, where he often pitted his wit against those of his fellow classmates. (Many of whom were endowed with much less class than Jon). Next year Jon will attend the University Of Ver- mont, where he will study besides the girls, medi- cine. We wonder if perhaps Jon wouldn't be more suited to the Veterinarianship. After all, he does have an abounding love fore animals. . . . Jon will be a success, no matter what field he enters and we at Hoosac wish him all the best of luck. 22

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James Bruce Gravitt }9 Loumar Drive Pittsfield, Mass. 01201 Skid . . . Triumph 650. . . . Hell's Angels. . . . God's Gift To Women Award . . . Listen, Coach, I’M always right! , , , Next to God, I'm Big Mama I wonder where Marilyn is now ? . . . What, me hitchhike? Every school has its share of poets, Hoosac being no exception, for we had the pleasure of knowing Jim Gravitt. When it came to expressing himself, Jim had little or no problem. It often happened that he was the only person to understand his own works, but as he would say, That’s life.” Skid, as Jim was often called, had the misfortune of breaking his leg while skiing. This occurred in the winter of his junior year, but previous to this bone- shattering experience, Skid was an active member of the school's sport curriculum. He had earned varsity letters in soccer and gained recognition in cross coun- try. During his spare moments, which were numerous, he could be found lifting weights in the recreation hall. Having attended Hoosac for a span of four years, Jim has experienced many ups and downs. We all hope that this last year has opened a new field of thinking for him. Steered in the right direction, Jim can and will, by putting his heart to it, attain one of man's greatest wishes, which is to express himself freely and to be looked upon as a complete individual. 21

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William Harrison Hurst Box 1086 St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 00801 Trader Dan's ... Pit stops . . . Where will I go this vacation? . . . I'd like reservations for twelve, please . . . Telephone, Bill—long distance . . . American Motors Javilin Award . . . Mr. Hamilton may I borrow your motorcycle? Bill has traveled countless miles to attend Hoosac School. His native habitation is a tiny spot in the Atlantic known as the Virgin Islands. Some of his first words upon arrival Were, It's too cold up here.” He soon adjusted to our climate, and even the hard winter’s snow proved to be no challenge to Bill. Snow was something that he had looked forward to, and soon the favorite pasttime of skiing was added to his list of accomplishments. Bill’s sports activities took in soccer, wrestling, and track. In each he has earned varsity letters. The field event of the track team which showed Bill's true self was javelin throwing. He displayed the favorite past- time of all Virgin Islanders with this art of spear chucking. Bill’s radiating personality and a warm smile will take him far in life, yet remain here in our memory. 23