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

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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

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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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James Joseph Furlong Jim Upon arriving at Kingswood, Jim immedi- ately set out to establish the supremacy of Lancaster over York. He captured major Wyverns in football, basketball, and baseball, but his efforts went to nought as York won the Club Shield anyway. Commencement found Jim on the C list for the year, a position he has maintained throughout his career. The Third Form year found Jim elected to the presidency of his class, an office to which he has been reelected in the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Forms. Sportwisc, he was chosen co- captain of the powerful intermediate football team of that year and also won letters in basketball and baseball. In his Fourth Form year, Jim continued his athletic career, winning varsity letters in football, basketball, and baseball. He became a member of the editorial board of the News, and rounded out his activities by participating in the Student Council. He was also among those daring adventurers that challenged the wilds of upper New York state in order to attend football camp. At commencement Jim was awarded the Graham Anthony prize. Form Five again found Jim a three-letter winner. Among other honors he became co-captain of football, captain of baseball, assistant editor of the Kingswood News, and, by far the most important, Mr. Posture of 1949. Form Six, and the culmination of a brilliant career at Kingswood. Jim was chosen Senior Prefect, reelected president of the class and assistant editor of the News, and unanimously awarded the honorary position of class leader. He won three major letters this year, football, basketball, and baseball. Jim at least partially realized a long standing ambition when the football team slapped an unexpected tic on a highly favored Loomis aggregation. Along with Moose Delaney and Lou Meizner, James sallied forth on two adven- turous expeditions to the reaches of upper New England. The consequences of these forays arc still being felt by all three. We all know that Jim will continue his marvellous record in whatever career he chooses. 14