Hoosac School - Owl Yearbook (Hoosick, NY)

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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

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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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Carter Lucas Kirk 28 Windsor Road Summit, New Jersey 07901 No gas, please Give me a fact If Jane calls back, tell her Studley” . . . Hit it! . . . Another Big Gun. . . . I'll buy you a pack tomorrow That tie doesn’t match . . Brooks Brothers Award Studley” joined us in his Junior Year coming from the upper ranks of Summit, New Jersey. Carter's ex- quisite taste in dress and his dry wit set him so apart from the ordinary that we have all grown extremely fond of the Gas Giver”. His fine taste in dress suggest that he will give Brooks Bros, a run for their money. While searching out evidence concerning the clothes situation, we found that our boy Carter spent a great deal of time in and around the vicinity of Albany. It turned out that he was making frequent trips to St. Agnes School. Does Jane advise him about clothes? We hardly think so. Carter contributed much to Hoosac athletics. He made first string Varsity soccer both years, where he played fullback and made many a save for the team. During the cold months Carter played right wing on the Varsity hockey team, which had a winning season, due in part to his efforts. Carter’s love for soccor brought him out on the Spring league were he is stay- ing in shape for his college days as star fullback. Carter has became as much a part of Hoosac as the Ode. His expressions will live on long after he grad- uates: No Gas!”, Lunchbag”, Give me a fact , The big guns”, and countless others. If a Most-Likely-To-Succeed Award were to be given, Carter would certainly win it. His charm and warm personality, coupled with his genuine love for truth, make him the ideal” friend and classmate. We Seniors are proud to have him as a member of our class. 24