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

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Vernon Howard Brierly, Jr. Sixth Form — ’48 Chuc; Chug, one of the newest editions to the class of '49, came to Kingswood this fall from New Britain High as a post-graduate. There, he was a member of the basketball squad, and also worked with the Press Club on the school paper. Chug is easily recognized each morning as he arrives at school in his famous ’36 Ford sedan with inverted fenders. One of these mornings he is bound not to show up at school, probably because of the fact that the rapidly decreasing bare essentials of his car have decreased just a little bit too far. When a car reaches the point where there are hardly traces of what were formerly windows, lights, and brakes, some- thing is bound to happen. Vern takes the utmost pleasure in displaying the wonderful purring sound of his new motor in the parking space after school. He usually starts the car and then nonchalantly proceeds to read a book or a magazine, waiting for someone to come over and admire his motor. It seems that Chug just figures the new motor compensates for the deficiency in the other bare essentials. At Kingswood, he was one of the two students to swallow a double dose of English. Aside from attending the regular first-period class, Vernon fought his way through Doc (the brush) Crawford’s illustrious advanced course. He rounded out his curriculum with political geography and math. During the year he worked diligently, and was a consistent member in the ranks of the C list. Chug also lound time to become a member of the Wyverti Board, to which he contributed many choice stories. Vern became an ardent member of the 3:30 club, and by his consistent and quiet manner, was soon elevated to the select group of the 2:45 club. He amazed the senior class by never being questioned about the exact status in either of these organizations. During the winter term Vern was one of the happy receivers of the smoking privilege. Vern also possesses a quiet, unobtrusive personality which will take him far in his career as a doctor. Wesleyan 10

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Norman Eugene Bresson Sixth Form —'48 Sam Norm joined the ranks of our class as a post- graduate following a fine athletic career at North Tarrytown High School. In his fresh- man year at North Tarrytown, Sam, as he is more commonly known around the campus, played junior varsity football and basketball. During his sophomore and junior years, Norm was a regular member of the varsity football, basketball, and track teams. He also held the office of vice-president of his class during his junior year. In his senior year he rounded out a fine high school athletic career by once again becoming a member of the football, basketballand track teams. Sam made his first appearance at Kingswood during pre-season football practice. It was his sparkling humor that helped to brighten many a dull session, and on the field, he distinguished himself as a most capable football player. Norm played practically every position on the team during the course of the season performing a very difficult task with the great variety of plays that Coach Jim Morris employed. For his fine work throughout the season, Sam was awarded his major K. He was a member of the first basketball team, and in the spring had hoped to pitch for the baseball nine. He was not able to achieve this because at the end of the vacation Sam decided to con- tinue working for Cascio’s Nursery instead of returning to finish out the school year. Since he had already received a high school diploma and had been accepted at the Univer- sity of Connecticut, he did not think it necessary to finish up at Kingswood. Norm added a great deal of humor to our class, for which we arc all grateful. His never- ending quips were a source of mirth to all who knew him. Wherever you found him there would be a large group of fellows about, all laughing and joking. Norm has been a most welcome addition to our class. 9 University of Connecticut

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Thomas William Brown, Jr. First Form — 43 Tom Tom was not alone when he first strolled through the gates of Kingswood Academy, Inc.; his faithful pooch, Dixie, was by his side, but the latter unfortunately had to leave. Immediately “Sweet William” set forth his indelible impression on the school. Despite his frail physique, Bill won letters in York football as a scat-back and in baseball as an impregnable Bill Dickey. Aside from his prowess on the athletic field, Bill made enough use of a fine set of brains to win himself a place on the honor roll. He also played an important role in the antics of the eighth grade A! Capones, who managed to drive one poor teacher into exile. Tom employed a strong right arm acquired through years of playing baseball in the fine art of throwing erasers. He became so notorious that the masters were aware of his ability, and he was soon apprehended. With promotion to the senior school, Bill played Intermediate football and baseball. He became bored with school and stole off to Boston to see the Brooklyn Dodgers open their season. We would like to mention here that Bill is the most fanatic Dodger rooter that we have ever seen, and he knows more facts about baseball than the rest of the class combined. Then Browny settled down and established himself as one of the most im- posing scholars in the class. He also became an outstanding member of a Saturday night gambling syndicate. His first love, baseball, still had great influence, and he became a catcher on the successful second team nine and later on the first team. Proof of his success can Ik found in the fine record Bill has made for himself, not only in his studies—he is a regular member of the honor roll and third in his class — but also as an all 'round good guy. Yale 11