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

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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

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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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Thomas Hebert Brucker Second Form — ’44 Tom Tom immediately entered into the swing of Kingswood life by attending Mr. Greene’s Sat- urday morning session for throwing erasers out of the window of the second form house. He joined the York Club and gathered Wyverns in football, basketball, and baseball. Bcagcl enjoyed the added distinction of being the first one in club competition to pitch a no- hit, no-run ball game. In his third form year Tom joined the Inter- mediate Football Team, but he broke his arm and was unable to engage in athletics until the spring term. This obstacle, however, did not prevent Tom’s serving the Kingswood News nor lending his voice to Mr. Waterman's choir. In the spring he was again seen on the diamond performing yeoman service on Mr. MacDonald's Intermediate Baseball Team, lor which he received a minor K”. During his sophomore year Beagle rejoined the Intermediate Football Team and his efforts netted him a letter. When the snow fell, he was lured to Mr. Goodwin's newly- formed ski team, and turned in an enviable record on the slopes. He rounded out his fourth form year on the baseball team. In the summer of 1947 Tom enjoyed a cruise on the S. S. Veendem and a six-week vacation in the Netherlands. He still maintains that Dutch beer is far superior to any American brand. The fifth form saw Tom joining the Camera Club, Foreign Policy Association, and the Out- ing Club. He was also a member of Chick Jacobus’ soccer team, the highly successful ski team, and was number one man on the tennis squad. He finished the year by placing himself on the C List. A busy senior year loomed as 'I'om undertook a variety of assignments. Elected Assistant Editor of the News, president of the Camera Club, Treasurer of the Outing Club, and Captain of the Tennis Team, Tom rounded his successful career by winning letters in his three sports — soccer, skiing, and tennis. Middlebury 12