Kingswood Oxford High School - Retrospect Yearbook (West Hartford, CT)

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ROBERT K. KILLIAN “Red” Killian, everybody's friend, was born in Hartford in 1919. It is worth noting that Bob never cried as a baby, but sat meditating on the good points of the Democratic Party. From the Lawrence Street School “Killy” went to Hartford High where he dis- tinguished himself in football, receiving his letter and sweater there in 1936-37. In the fall of '37 Bob came to Kings' wood and immediately became a very popular fellow. His fine work on the football squad was rewarded by a Kings' wood letter. We shall remember Bob for his great sense of humor as well as for his political views. “Killy's” quick quips and sage remarks kept us in the best of spirits even when the 6th Formers lost their last chance in the Inter Class basketball game. But Bob forgets all about being funny when he gets to work on his favorite extracurricular activity, talking politics and arguing, always in favor of the Democratic Party. Red has some g x d ideas and can argue with a great deal of logic. For this reason he is certain to be a success in Trinity and in Harvard Law Schcxd, which he will attend. We expect Bob to be a conspicuous success and feel sure his arguing ability and sound sense will help him a great deal. Red did a good job on a T lcws column and it was there that his sense of humor was really outstanding. We shall all miss him and look forward to seeing him at Old Boy get-togethers. In his first season at basketball Red gave a great account of himself. winning his second “K”. Bob is Vice-President of the Frog Hollow Boys' Club, a social and ath- letic organization of the Frog Hollow district, and is much chagrined because the club is still non-political but he just says, “Come the Revolution”! Adver- tising the “Club” is a censored occur- rence at Kingswwd School but Senator goes so far as to advertise it under the desks in the balcony of Seaverns Hall. 26

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OLIVER INGRAHAM “Oily”, as he is known by his com- patriots in “drudgery”, entered Kings' wood as a Junior in September, 1936. Before this he was enrolled in the Shuttle Meadow School in New Britain and the New Britain High School. In the fall of his Junior year, Oily went out for the Soccer Team and, at though he was sent down to the Sec- ond Team, he was noted for his spirited play. During the Winter Term he played on the Third Basketball Team in order to devote more time to sh(x t- ing. He shot on the Second Rifle Team and won most of his “bars” during this time. During the Spring Term he ener- getically devoted himself to “knocking the cover off” the softball to the consternation of Mr. Werner. On returning to school last fall Oily found himself alternate goalie on the First Soccer Team. He won his letter in this sport by making many sensational saves and helping the team to one of its best records. During the Winter Term he again played third basketball and shot on the First Rifle Team. He shot consistently high and earned his letter. His ability in off-hand shooting is wonderful and is probably due to the method he uses in “wasting” lead at his ranch in Lyme. To fill his spare time, he joined the Chess Club. Oily starred at softball in the Spring Term and spent the remainder of his time throwing horseshoes. He is the typical “woman-hater type” of Kingsw(x d boy, if there is such a thing. Although he is supposed to be the class bachelor we are beginning to wonder if he is not changing his mind. Next fall he will enter Wesleyan as a Freshman. With hopes of some day being a forester and surveyor he will take up courses in science, in spite of his struggle with his mathematics in the past year. An ardent lover of the out- doors, he spends his week-ends hunting or fishing and is seldom found with a girl. 25

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ARTHUR H. KEENEY, JR. “Art entered the ivy'grown walls of Russell Gate for the first time when he became a member of the Third Form in the Fall of 1934. Because of his formidable physique, he was immedi' ately hailed by Mr. MacDonald as a welcome addition to the Intermediate Team. Bud starred at right guard for two years on the team before he ad' vanced to Coach Joe Gargan's First Team. Art made his letter this year in football, playing at the left end position. Fluff (the Groton Long Point Menace), as he is affectionately called, has a reputation in the class as a lady' killer which is second only to that of the great Hank Rockwell. It is generally agreed that Fluff has the most complete date'll )ok in the class. Art decided, very early in his career at Kingswood, to lend the Glee Club and Choir the benefit of his stentorian voice. Bud also joined the Rifle Club and soon became a good shot: he did not make the Rifle Team, however, owing to lack of practice time. He joined the j cws in his Fourth Form year and has remained an active member of the Circulation Department ever since. “Fluff is one of the best tennis players in school and has been a valued match'player for the last two years. Bud was on the food committee this year which okays ? the lunch' eon menus and makes suggestions about the food. Art has quite a rep as a driver, due no doubt to that unfortunate incident on the corner of Steele and Asylum when he first earned the title of “Sir Malcolm Keeney. He is unde' cided which institution of higher learn' ing to honor with his presence although several colleges have expressed their willingness to admit him. However, Art has taken examina' tions for the United States Naval Acad' demy at Annapolis and has received grades of 83', and 85%. Amherst is second choice. Judging from his record at Kingsw x)d, he will have few diffi- culties wherever he is admitted. 27