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

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William Weston Fisher, Jr. Bill To look at this young lad joining the Upper Prep on its first day of festivities, who would ever think that some day he would become a member of the graduating Class of 1950 — a great (?) honor. Hilly quickly got into the swing of things, being either on the “C” list or on the Honor Roll, anti by the Second Form year was captaining the York soccer team to its victory. As Bill entered the senior school, he also entered into a friendship with the Sage that will probably last a life time. Their differences of opinion proved to lie an inspiration to the whole class. Will began to show that he was going to have a great future in soccer, being one of the stars of Chick’s Intermediate Team. It was then that he developed an educated toe that proved to be the margin of victory. It was about this time that Bill, with his cohort in crime, Ted Ellison, was involved in a plot to blow up the school. Though he denied it, the rest of the class developed a sudden liking for open air, far, far away from the buildings! William was one of the first drivers (legal) in the class and his mad spurts to school ushered in the Fourth Form year. During this year. Bill made the first soccer squad and in the winter he won his letter on the ski team. In the spring he gave his all to golf. During the Fifth Form year, Bill was one of the members of the notorious “gang”, which almost set up a dictatorship in the Fifth Form, which was rudely broken up by the masters. Bill came back from a pleasant summer to join the class in its senior year. His deep and subtle thinking (a great deal of thinking goes toward Chaffee) was utilized to do the Key- hole” for the News. Bill prides himself in the fact that “Doc rarely catches on to his material. Besides being on the Wyvern literary board and a Classbook photographer. Bill earned a minor “K in golf. Bill is bound to be a success in college, for a friendly nature and good sportsmanship like his can’t miss. 12

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David Kilburn Dodd Dave Dave twice crossed the Kingswood threshold as a new student. He made his first one-year stand back in the Third Form, when he entered Kingswood from Sedgwick Junior High School. After completing an uneventful hut successful year, Dave decided to try Hall High. During his sophomore year at Hall he was seen quite often around the football field. He wasn’t satisfied playing second string guard on the football team, and because of this dissatis- faction he became aroused; and purely for spite, he made the honor roll, and again decided to change schools. Dave really made use of the old saying “one school’s loss is another’s gain”, and his new choice was Mount Herman. Per usual, having his name placed upon the honor roll was no difficult task for Dave, and again he earned a berth as second string guard on the football team. He also took up lacrosse, although he did nothing more than learn the sport that first year. At the end of the year, Dave decided it was time for another change, and he wanted to select the best of the three schools he had attended; hence, he returned to Kingswood. He was welcomed back by his fellow students, by the masters, who felt we needed another name on the honor roll, and by Coach Jim Morris, who needed another guard on his football team. Since Dave did not believe in disappointing anybody, he promptly made the honor roll and held his own on the football field. For his fine work on the gridiron, Dave was awarded his major K. When winter enveloped Kingswood, Doddsie decided to try his hand at basketball, and Coach Morris, seeing his talent, placed him on the squad. In the spring Dave finished a most successful year by playing on the Lacrosse team. Proof of his success can be found in the fine record Dave made for himself not only in his studies — he is a regular member of the honor roll — but also as an all ’round good guy. He will always be remembered for his good natured- ncss and sincerity, one of the best of ’50. 11

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Douglas Lee Friend Douc Doug Friend joined the ranks of the class of ’50 in 1943 when he enrolled in the Upper Prep. He was selected for the Lancaster Club and proceeded to give his utmost for the red rose. Doug was elected president of his class in the Second Form, and also became a faithful and long-lasting member of the Three-Thirty Club. It was during this year that Friend became acquainted with Doc Crawford’s famous (or infamous) hairbrush. During his Fourth Form year, Doug worked out with the intermediate soccer team. He also joined the Outing Club and went on a trip to Keene Valley, proving beyond all doubt that he would never become a great skier. A little morning basketball and a lot of Three-Thirty Club rounded out his sophomore season. In his Fifth Form year “Friendo” added lacrosse to his athletic program of soccer and morning basketball. One of Doug’s greatest ambitions during this year was to better his brother’s time from Manchester to Kingswood. During one of his attempts, however, he was hit by the back of a milk truck, this ruining his chances for a record to say nothing of the car. In order to provide himself with gas money for these races against time, Doug worked with Stirling on the publicity board. As a senior Doug became a member of the Dramatic Club and the News board, and also pulled down a set of numerals for second team soccer. The necessity for his furtive excursions to the rear of the gym was removed when the senior smoking privilege became his to share. Doug has always been willing to donate his car to the cause of school service, provided, of course, that he could Ik excused from study hall in order to drive it. Doug will always be remembered by his classmates for his fine spirit and his willingness to help anyone. Good luck to a swell guy. 13