Kimball Union Academy - Concordia Yearbook (Meriden, NH)

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PETER FRANCIS BIRNBAUM Take me back to Times Squaref' nBugs,,' New York,s distinguished representative, could scarcely be recognized when he returned for the second term with those revolutionary glasses. Timss foremost goat-getterf' Birnie longs for the Automat when he finishes a K.U.A. meal. He leaves convinced that Whiz is the best nickel candy there ' ,7 IS. J. V. Football, 2, 4g Recreational Skiing, 23 Reserve Basketball, 3, K-43 Lacrosse, 3, 43 Tennis, K-2 tManagerJ 3 Spring Dance Committee, 2g Winter Dance Committee, 33 ROBERT NEWTON BOWSER Come on! Donlt just stand theref, This veteran of World War II has been glad to return to K.U.A. and the blessings of civilian life. When not regaling us from the chapel rostrum about the satisfactions of strenuous living, Bob has found time for mastering Paradise Lost, acting as captain and sparkplug of the famous non-Spanish soccer team, teaching pigs the cleanly way of life, and baby-sitting. He'll do! Soccer, K-2, K-3, K-4 icaplainlj Recreational Skiing, 3, 43 J. V. Hockey, 23 Tennis, 23 J. V. Baseball, 3g Winter Dance Committee, 43 Choir, 2, 33 Glee Club, 2, 3. Photography Club, 33 Engineers, 3. WILSON CLARK BOYNTON Well, fellas, the Rutland Raiders have won their eighteenth straight? Bill is an avid student of the three R's. : The Rutland Herald, The Rutland Railroad, and The Rutland Fair. Since 1944, Billls stirring tenor has echoed from the halls of the Meriden churches. Always ready with some strictly dead-pan humor, he can usually outdo the best of the constant jokers. Reserve Football, K-33 J. V. Football, K-2 tlVlanagerJ, K-43 J. V. Skiing, 2, 3, K-43 Lacrosse, 2, 3, 43 Winter Dance Committee, 4g Junior Councilg Senior Councilg Dramatics, 43 The Concordia, 43 Outing Club, 2, 3, 43 Choir, 2, 3, 43 Glee Club, 2, 3, 4. i261

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DAVID WINDSOR BATCHELDER ls the mail in?,' Batch,,7 whose vociferous laughing shouts will echo in the halls of D. R. long after his departure, is one of the famous Darien squad. The possessor of the educated toe which scored a goodly percentage of the points after last fall, he is equally proficient in hockey and lacrosse. Dave hopes to be a farmer after his college years. J. V. Football, K-35 Varsity Football, K-45 J. V. Hockey, K-2, K-35 Varsity Hockey, K-45 Varsity Lacrosse, K-2. K-3, K-4-5 The Concordia, 45 The Kimball Union, 45 Senior Coun- cilg Dramatics, 45 Winter Carnival Dance Committee, 45 Photography Club, 4-5 Outing Club, 2, 35 Farm, 25 Junior Council. HARRY JAMES BERWICK '5Yes, I slumped to 94 in that quizf, Long recognized as the K.U.A. brain,', Harry discovered last spring two or three courses that he had not taken in the Hilltop curriculum and decided to come back for a year before going on to the conquest of yet higher laurels at Dartmouth. Recreational Skiing, 1, 2, 3, 45 Tennis, 2, 3, 4, 55 Engi- neers, 3, 55 The Kimball Union, 15 Public Speaking l. ROBERT SAVAGE BIGELOW Whois got my Navy jacket?', After three years in the Navy, Bob came to K.U.A. last fall for a refresher course before going on to college. Here he has made an enviable record in book cracking as well as in football and ski jump- ing. If Newport, Vermont, is not heaven on earth las he steadily boastsl , then his numerous week-ends at home have been in vain. Varsity Football K-45 Varsity Skiing, K-4. t25l

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THOMAS FRANCIS BREEN HWhat's the good news?,, Tom is a veteran of General Pattonls Third Army and saw the war where it was really rough. He might have been outstanding on the football team this year, since he starred in his home town high school, but he decided that studies were more important. Foreign Policy Association, 4g Outing Club, 4g Track, 4g Glee Club, 4. WILLIAM BENTON BUTLER You says itf, BENJAMIN PRESCOTT BURPEE, JR. Hey, do you have anything to eat?', Ben spent all fall getting his skis into condition, all winter praying for decent skiing weather, and all spring bemoaning the lack Of adequate snow. He lives merely for the next time he will Hy through space on his splendid splinters and in his million dollar boots. Burp spends the remainder Of the time trying to form an Opinion of his girl. Varsity Football, K-45 Varsity Skiing, K-4g Outing Club, 4g Ski Patrol, 4. Will llkes tO see himself in the shiny mirror of his freshly waxed skis. This lively wit is humorous enough to keep Chem B awake. A mental giant in class, Bill'7 leaves a well-stocked closet for next yearis Occupant of his room. Reserve Football, K-33 J. V. Football, K-4: J. V. Skiing, K-33 Varsity Skiing, K-43 J. V. Tennis, K-3, K-45 Junior Councilg The Concordia fAssistant Editorl, 49 Carnival Dance Committee, 45 Outing Club, 3, 4. t27l l l I