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

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John arrived at Kingswood in Jack McCarthy’s notorious “Bessie” in the face of 1946 and immediately established himself in the ranks of the sophomore class. Although small in stature, “Gauch” soon proved to his fellow gridders that he could both dish it out and take it, and his tremendous speed and spirit were assets to the second football team. As a junior, “Little John” was a fullback on the second football team, and few who saw him play will ever forget the “Mighty Mite”, who put all lie had into the game, even though he was much smaller than were most of his opponents. During the winter term John was one of those foolhardy adventurers known as “morning basketball players”, and, mirabile dictu, he survived the long season without serious injury. John, however, seemed to be a veritable glutton for punishment, for, when spring came, he became a charter member of Kingswood’s first lacrosse team in several years. John Baptist Lacava Little John “Little John” realized one of his fondest dreams as a senior: he became a member of the first football team. During the winter term he became one of those soda-selling grafters, the basketball managers. John was very sad to see the spring term come around, for it meant an end to his steady “salary”. It was a lucky day for the class of 1950 when “Little One” decided to take a post graduate course, and he has become a popular member of that motley crew. In the fall he earned a Major “K.” in football. Last winter he devoted his talents to the followers of Thespis, playing the role of “Big Shot” Scarlatti in the Dramatic Club’s production of Little Shot. In the spring he again grabbed a stick and played the sanguinary lacrosse. He also made his mark as circulation manager of the News. “Little John” will always be fondly re- membered. His humor and remarks livened many classes for us, though even he will admit that they were at times a wee bit trying to Mr. Sagcbccr. We can never forget his exploits in the laboratory because they scared us to death. In short, we can never forget him. 26

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Marshall Brown Kronholm Marsh Following three years at Sedgwick Junior High, Marsh sauntered onto Kingswood’s beau- tiful campus in the fall of ’46, the start of our Third Form year. Marshall was the recipient of the greatest honor which can Ik granted a “Kingswooditc . Having been with us for only several weeks “Konk” had the privilege of giving the good “Doctor” the hairbrush treatment. Unable to take part in athletics, “Konk” immediately joined the infamous Three-Thirty Club and became one of its most noted members. In his Fourth Form year he carried on his activities with the above mentioned group. Marshall was still invited to Doc’s room but he had graduated to getting only a weekly hairbrushing. During the year Marsh joined the Outing Club and went on his one and only trip. However, after this escapade had ended Konk was known as the fisherman because he had caught the largest fish. There was only cnc flaw in the story. It was the only fish caught that day. Marsh moved on to house number four and his Fifth Form year. The class was surprised when he went out for golf, but Konk soon told us that he had been forced into it. It seems that while leaving school one afternoon he dashed by Mr. O’Hare, and on the following day Marsh was asked why he left school early. This threw a monkey wrench into Marshall’s life. He had no excuse. During the fall of his Sixth Form year Konk got into the sports program by acting as manager for the soccer team. The News board was greatly enriched when he joined the business staff. During the winter Konk was most happy. After every lunch period he could Ik found in the Common Rocm enjoying the smoking privilege. With his friendliness Marshall is bound to be a and good success. spirit, 25

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John Whitfield Larrabee, Jr. Jack Jack joined the Kingswood ranks in the spring of 1946. Almost immediately after his arrival, everyone felt we had indeed received a welcome addition to our class. Because of his cvcr-rcady, and inexhaustible humor, Jack made for himself the reputation of being a “right-guy” among his classmates. The change from Plant was a big one, but never once did it interfere with his keen sense of humor. Although not the “valedictorian” of the class, Jack was always “well above water”. However, it might be said this was accomplished only by long, hard, and industrious time and effort. His senior year was certainly his biggest. In the fall, jack very capably managed the soccer team. Like everything else he did, Jack was always efficient, even to the detail of supplying the particular brands of gum requested. No one was ever disappointed. For his real enthusiasm Jack received his major “K”. As winter came along, Jack helped to organize a squash team. There were many difficulties to overcome such as transportation, courts, etc. He helped solve at least one of these by furnishing a car every day. Never leaving an ounce of his hearty laughter dormant, Jack became co-editor of the “Keyhole . Many students laugh from one issue to the other, over Jack’s tireless efforts. As if this were not enough, Jack also wrote on the Editorial Staff and gathered many ads lor the Business Board. When week-ends came, Jack’s was always the place for the parties. He satisfied everyone. For those who didn’t like the idea of dancing, or for those who didn’t have dates, Jack furnished food and drink, and a large card table. Although some left these social get-to-gethers, with a little less money in their pockets than when they arrived, everyone had a good time. Jack’s ambition is to follow in his father’s footsteps, and become an M.D. We are sure that he will be as big a success in his later life, and he was at Kingswood. Good luck, Jack, from the entire class of 1950.” 27