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

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CHARLES ALLEN HAINE ’40 “Charlie” joined our class in the sixth grade, which gives him a service record surpassed only by a few members who en- tered in the fifth grade. During his three years in the Junior School he showed his athletic ability by winning his three “Rhode Island Reds” while representing the Lancaster Club in soccer. “Chas” in his Second Form year went out for public speaking only to be beaten by one who had an old joke up his sleeve. in Senior School he maintained one of the fullback positions on the successful Intermediate Soccer Team. It was the be- ginning of the greatest team ever to he had at Kingswood. When he entered the Fourth Form he pulled down a permanent position on the “regulars,” and in his last two years he became a mainstay on the First Soccer Team, being awarded his letter both times. Although not very active in extra-curricular activities at school, Charlie had many outside interests that kept him quite busy. He dabbles with model airplanes and automobiles, and he is currently interested in miniature racing cars. Besides these diversions he has bought himself a pair of skiis and on any snowy day he may be seen on Morway’s hill, skiing to his heart’s content. One might even see Charlie with a candid camera in his hand snapping pictures as he shoots down the hill. In the Fourth Form Chas won an award in a camera contest, so it can he seen that he is quite talented in this field. As a matter of fact, many of the pictures in this book were taken by him. Around school, Charlie’s personality and swell sense of humor were well-known and appre- ciated by all his classmates. Often Charlie’s wry grin at a good joke was far more effective than the most boisterous of laughs. Next year Chas intends to follow in his father’s footsteps into the high moun- tains of Pennsylvania. We all wish him the best of luck and happiness at Alle- gehany and we sincerely hope he accom- plishes all he sets out to do. 19

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'40 EDWARD LOWELL HADLEY “Ed” joined the class of ’40 when he entered the Third Form in 1936. It was not long before people around here realized that he was really an all-round man, dis- tinguishing himself in sports, studies, and school service. In his first year at Kings- wood he was the only freshman on the First Football Squad, and was captain of the Intermediate Basketball Team. Dur- ing his Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Form years Ed displayed his athletic power by earning letters in each of the three major sports each of the three years. This past fall he captained the First Football Team through a very commendable season. Hadley’s abilities were not restricted to the playing field and gym floor, how- ever. Throughout his Kingswood career he stood high in his studies. He was frequently on the Honor Roll, and in his junior year was on the Honor Roll for the year. We must also give Ed credit for his excellent record in school service. In his freshman and sophomore years he was chosen vice-president of the class. He was an active member of the Chess Club throughout his four years at Kings- wood. In the Sixth Form he showed his vocal talents by singing in the Choir and by pioneering in the newly-founded Glee Club as co-president with A1 Swain. Hadley has the distinction of holding the highest student office in school—that of Senior Prefect. In that position he ably headed the prefect body and the stu- dent council, as well as the student body in general. Hadley has made many friends at Kingswood School and is respected by all, as evidenced by the number of student offices he has held. He is not the “Hi-fel- low-well-met” type, but is liked for his sincerity, friendliness, and manly quali- ties. He is headed for Harvard University. In the Fourth Form Ed was given the Anthony Prize, and last June he received the Harvard Prize, which the Harvard Club of Connecticut awards to the most promising member in the Fifth Form. He plans business work after college, and we all know Ed will distinguish himself in the future as he has at Kingswood. 18

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’40 PETER BENIN HARRINGTON “Pete” arrived here at school in the eighth grade and immediately made a name for himself on the Junior Soccer Team. He also upheld the honor of the Junior School by being the only junior on the Kingswood Fencing Team. Benn’s business ability first came to light when he was elected to the Business Board of the News in his first year in the Senior School. In the fall he again took up soccer and in the spring he took up track. After Benn entered the Fifth Form, he immediately transferred from the Busi- ness Board of the News to that of the Vyvern. When Pete became manager, he brought the magazine out of the red into the black, and by his careful transactions he gained an honorary Wyvem pin in this year. Deciding to let the others play the sports, Benn became mana- ger of the Intermediate Basketball Team which had a very successful year. Again originality came out in Benn’s form when in the Spring he took to the golf links, and although his scores have not yet been discovered, we are assured that they could not be equalled by many of us. Wishing to prepare for college more fully, Benn remained an extra year in the Fifth Form and became an ardent member of his new class, and he also be- came an active participant of the “Jewett” clan. The car, whose title this name was, served its purpose when horses wrere in vogue. In his spare time he upheld the whole business end of the Wyvem, became assistant manager of the foot- ball team, and was the student mail-carrier. He also entered into sports again when he played on the basketball and soft- ball teams. In his last year he managed the foot- ball team, and once more financed the Wyvem. He became the athletic monitor as those who ran the mile know well. Last- ly and greatest, Pete w as appointed a pre- fect by the Faculty in March. This fall he w ill enter Wharton School of Finance. All the luck in the world, Pete! 20