Kent School - Kent Yearbook (Kent, CT)

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weight in that fashion, much less l.uke. The two persons in question remain singularly silent about their mysterious activities: l.uke says he remembers nothing but a slight headache, and jay, shrugging it all of as a part of his childish past, remarks only that he will not, certainly, become a swami by profession. Strange events often run in pairs, and cer- tainly they did in the fourth form. The evening after our return for spring term, one hallway in the Library again erupted. but the disturbance this time was caused not by a number of people, but one, with the help of a suspicious and very strong-smelling liquid, which the owner claimed would produce blindness. The whole of Guadal- canal Diary was enacted in one nite, with Japs to right and left. Certain members of the form rose from corporal to major general in a short period of 20 minutes. The shower room became the Pacific, with closets seconding as fox holes, and inadequate 20-watt overheads acting as blinding explosions. Hy 9:15, with the help of top brass Bishop, jenkins, and Connett, Colonels Brown, lszard and Hoerle wringing out cold wet towels, plus Majors Ahlborn and Hoare stand- ing guard, the noise of battle subsided. Dramatics and the Cilee Club began to hold great importance in the lives of many of us. Out of the Frying Pan, a play which might well have gone into the fire, was directed by Tiny Baker and proved to be a valuable experience for mem- bers of '52, Kent got its first taste of the small group of fourth formers who were destined, in future productions and parts, to bring Dramatics to the important and educational level which that organization today holds. The Glee Club, already the strongest of the extra-curricular activities, was bolstered by many '52 songbirds. johnny Brims and Tewks sang in the Octet, while others like lszard, Mac, Grubby, Steve, and Hink sang with the larger club. Somehow each spring breeds its own footloose and fancy-free air of gaityg the spring of 1950 was no different from any other. Pyramids Salaam, Pasha Bates, thou tower of the bubbling Sixth: may Columbia prove a baiting place for thy wit. And may the riches of Ind, the melons of Persia, and the lovely maidens of Afghanistan sway to thy gentle infin- ence as have the mighty warriors of the mats and the members of the class of '52. Prong Coming to us from that foreign land known as the middle west, John Prong Silverthorne is well known to us all for his prowess in hockey and tennis. With either an air of good-natured casuality or muttering the name of some Chicago girl, Lip will find success wherever life takes him. 29 Lizard 'Twas forty-seven wllen he came To rear his name and Kent's to fame. How oft his cries, echoing the halls, Have turned the rabble from slothful brawls. Passions roused by many a fair lassy, Led this youth with guiding fancy. From soccer fields and skiing slopes, VVC leave him with our fondest hopes. l

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Bish arrived second form year and immediately achieved a pinnacle of success with his risque ditties, gay wit and the fact that he shaved daily. As a matman and oarsman he has be- come exceptional, as a serious Sixth Former who loves an argument, he works hard, talks hard, bellows when necessary, and usually gets results. Here's to Yale, Ape! Apey Janberg Orson's folaus walk, inherited from another yearbook head, has propelled him feverishly through innumerable positions of dignity and indignity on myriad committees and managerial squads. His love for assuming the role of the pedagogue, an elephantine vocabulary, a flair for dramatics, and sparkling wit have made him a be- loved personlity and character. Saturday nights In fact one member of the form, suffering from the game's spell, was lost to '52 forever at the end of the year when the marks came in. Some of the French scholars must have scan- ned de Maupassant short stories at one time or another, because one quiet day the Library Building suddenly shuddered and echoed with excitement because string was strung throughout the building. A fiery-headed lad with a gigantic ball of twine fOrson'sj ran from one hallway to another like an animated Statue of Liberty, with the unraveling white for a torch. Leaving tangles and snares for the unwary wherever he went, and with Townie, prancing like Groucho without his cigar, behind him, he left the libraries them- selves looking like a web, with studious under- formers the trapped Hies. VVhen the job was done the culprits were safely stowed in Janburg's room which was full of Kenties doubled up in glee among the Knicnacs. John Gray, always a man of the moment, shortly stood erect in the door of the Bartlett Room, after procuring a pair of scissors and cut- ting the numerous victims free, he could be heard walking to his room muttering, What's going on in my Library, my Library P The good- natured gentleman composed himself in time to serve the customary afternoon tea and discuss the rather unprecedented events of the afternoon. Others, on another hallway, brought out their highly illegal rations and chuckled gleefully over them at the successful episode. Jay Kobler fashioned himself as an intense mystic and proclaimed himself, when there was no one else near to do the proclaiming, a remark- able hypnotist. To aid him he used sometimes a flashlight, sometimes a gleaming metal object that swung freely from a chain. Lukey, shortly under the spell, did as he was commanded, those who know will still claim that Luke picked up a heavy typewriter with his little finger, leaving his arm outstretched. The many uninitiated of the form pooh-pooh the idea of anyone lifting a Jim Hink, no matter what he does, does it big. He pulls a big oar, gets big grades, has a big deep voice in the Decet, and best of all, he has a big grin for everyone despite his many responsibilities. Weill miss you, big Jimbo: wow those Yalees with more tales about your big Greenwich bud- Hink Chasm Fif-ff-jif-ji-ji-f, sixty, sir! was the first of many wise little sayings which have come forth from Filbert in his four years at Kent. We shall always remember his smiling face, ringing voice, chuckling laughter, and amaz- ing abilities in art and music. Pleas- V ant dreams, old boy: especially of the gal so much talked about every night. 28

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Une hne member of the class thought that receiving the sporting results by paper was a most plebieian system by which communication was sustained. A portable radio, shipped by someone from somewhere in a civilized section of the world. provided an ideal answer to his problem. Music for YVink and ball for Parky- pure delight Floating along the air waves and out of an innocent overnite bag. But, since one form of corruption breeds another, cigarettes, cheese and crackers, and what have you shortly made their appearance. Une afternoon while enjoying the solid comfort and ease, Authority knocked at the door and a distinctly official head came through the door. As the air cleared one of the culprits blew smoke rings innocently to the ceil- ing. The vacation had ended-and the next day work began. Each night George or Ron leaned out of the window and screamed at one of the kitchen help to turn up his radio, providing an honest means of communication. Final exams came and went quickly: the form average for the year was 72.35g and with Prize Day suddenly upon us, we thought it impossible that in the fall we were to return as fifth formers, a position which a few years before we had never dared hope to attain. process of growing up. The real students found the uninteresting grind of their studies was over. XVe began to read and speak foreign languages rather than translate them and butcher the ac- cents. Shakespeare and Melville lived for us un- der the hand of O. B. D. Those who were in- clined to do so found the time to plunge into extra-curricular and independent pursuits. The athletes suddenly coordinated and many found places on first strings during the year. Thirteen came back for early football practice. Rikki, Sandy, and Butch made the first squadg Bill McHugh scored more than once for the team as a valuable scatback. Morg led soccer, which, backed by such talented players as Mayhew, Barrel, and Ron, showed up well during the XVe had started showing marked effects of the A1 Al, the little sacristan who rules the Chapel with a heavy hand, will be long remembered in our sheltered so- ciety for his ready wit and dominance in boisterous bull sessions. His shin- shattering exploits on the slopes and soccer field, and his brilliant perform- ance in the classroom have been mar- velled at by us all. Grubby From a pint-sized second former to an average-sized Sixth Former, Grnbby's friendly smile and embarrassed blush have never varied. VVhether busy sing- ing or studying, running the Kitch or ignoring women, he seldom wastes a minute. He adds giant enthusiasm to all his athletic endeavors, and wherever he goes, hc radiates good fellowship. 30 Little jim Instantly recognized by his scarlet fnzz of hair and the tread of loose- Fitting moccasins is Little jim, Honor Roll member and Verger of the Class of '5Z. W'hen not studying or work- ing on the Nates, jim tells of sailing on the Long Island Sound in his Lightning, the Lagniappe .