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

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Gordon Churchill Hurlbert, Jr. Gordy Gcrdy’s handsome face first appeared on the campus in 1948, our Fifth Form year. He came with a fine record in soccer from Hall High, and immediately established himself on Mr. Jacobus’ highly successful undefeated soccer team. At the end of the season he was elected captain of the ’49 team. “Go” soon became a familiar figure around the campus. He established a reputation for his good humour and ability to take it. His ingenuity for getting in and out of trouble was the talk of the school. Gordy was a good mem- ber of the Three-Thirty Club during the winter and was a familiar sight down at Prospect Avenue where he was cultivating new friends. He ended up his Fifth Form year playing on Mr. Farquhar’s second baseball team. The following year Gordy captained the soccer team to one of its most successful seasons. He became a member of the class committee and was appointed student mail- carrier. For his exceptional agility shown on the dance floor the previous year, it was deemed necessary that he become a member of the tuxedo clad dance committee. During the winter Gordy became an important member of the newly-formed squash team. It is commonly supposed that the daily jaunts to the Hartford Golf Club arc what attracted him to this activity. Gordy seemed to keep out of trouble his last year, and he developed many friends who appreciated his keen wit and readiness to grin. His linguistic ability in Spanish was greatly augmented by the addition of Mr. Leonard to the ranks of our masters. Gordon was so pleased with Mr. Leonard that he saw him at every available opportunity. Gordy was always ready for an argument with anybody, and Mr. Greene didn’t prove the exception. He always kidded his way out of them, however, and never was hit by an eraser. Gordy will be long remembered for his good naturedness and his fine spirit at Kingswood. We arc sure that armed with these he will be a great success wherever he goes. 23

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Leonard Wirtley Horton, Jr. Lenny Lenny entered our fine institution in the middle of his Fifth Form year. He had pre- viously been at William Hall High School, where among his numerous wild activities he was vice- president of his home room. In Kingswood he was a hard-working mem- ber of the second baseball team and became one of the relief pitchers for this group. When he was not out with this unhealthy outfit or rest- ing on the notorious Fifth Form green, you would often find him fishing. Len was of great value during the fall of ’49 to the third football team. Without his outstand- ing work, the team would never have done as well as it did. During the winter Len’s activities consisted mainly of joining the 2:45 Club. He and several nefarious seniors would take off and either glut themselves at Howard Johnson’s or go bowling. Sonny became an active member of the News during the winter term when he volunteered to do typing. This is quite a job and was greatly appreciated. Len’s favorite class in the day is history. When asked why this should ever be, he replied, “Ah, it’s the one class I can really sleep in. Why, how would I ever prepare myself for another week-end, if this class didn’t come five times a week?” Perhaps it is all right in history class, but more than once Len has been severely threatened by Doc with worse things than the hair brush. Most of his trouble comes from the evil clutches of the church social. Though it ends before eight, Len seldom reaches home until the wicked hours of ten or eleven. Among Len’s most outstanding contributions to class life is his immortalizing the kitchen. He has worked very hard during the last ycar-and-a-half and has been awarded for his efforts by acceptance to the University of Maine, where he plans to study forestry. 22

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Lewis Paul James, Jr. Loopey Loopey joined the ranks of ’50 in its Third Form year, and by the time fall exams were upon us he had carved himself a notch in the honor roll, a position which he has maintained throughout his four years at Kingswood. For his high scholastic standing, Lew was awarded the Dux prize at the Commencement exercises in 1947. During his Fourth Form year Lew served as secretary of the class and was elected to the editorial board of the News. Most of us will recall his great performance as a female character in the Dramatic Club's presentation, The Torch Bearers. In the fall of '48 Loopey's soccer ability was brought forth when he was a member of Mr. Jacobus’s undefeated squad of hooters. Because of his superb writing ability, Lew was elected to the Wyvern board, and because he is recognized by all as the “Caruso of Walklcy Road”, he was soon perched in the balcony of Seaverns Hall, a member of Mr. Waterman’s Choir. Just as he had in the previous year, Lewis P. starred on the Avery stage while performing for the school thespians in “But Not Goodbye”. When spring rolled around Loopey joined the lacrosse squad. For this invaluable service as a member of the first team, Lew received his letter. Even though participating in all these extra curricular activities, Loop maintained his high scholastic average and was awarded his second Dux prize at Commencement. The fall of ’49 found Lew back on the soccer field where his fine spirit and play won him his varsity letter. He was also elected secre- tary of the class, appointed a Prefect, chosen to write for the Class Book, and was named presi- dent of the Kingswood thespians. One of his most difficult tasks was acting as editor of the XVyvcrn, a position which he has filled most capably. Lew terminated his magnificent school record by playing again on Mr. Goodwin’s lacrosse team. There is no doubt that Loopey has made a mark in Kingswood history, and with his spirit and ability, he should continue with this success in his college years. 24