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

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James Snow Devlin Rocty’ Rocky sauntered through the Russell Gate across the senior green into the Fourth Form house in the fall of 1949. Because of his never ending humor and friendly manner, he immediately gained popularity with the entire class. Rocky’s fall sports season consisted of junior varsity soccer, with a few days off now and then for meetings with the 3:30 club. For a winter sports program, he took morning basketball and became a member of the club. During the spring months, Rocky be- came a member of the junior varsity base- ball team. Owing to an injury to his hand, he was forced to give up baseball and take tennis. As a junior, Rocky proved to have considerable promise on the soccer field. When November rolled around, he chose to take wrestling as his winter sport. He was a member of Kingswood’s first wrestling team. By pinning three out of his four opponents Rocky proved to be the best wrestler in the lightweight division. He again chose tennis as his spring sport. Rocky worked diligently on improving his service and back-hand returns. As the end of the season drew near, a marked improvement could Ik: seen in his game of tennis. His senior year was far from uneventful. Jim won a starting position on Mr. Jones’ junior varsity soccer team, as left wing. For his fine play and wonderful team spirit he earned his letter in soccer. In the winter Rocky again chose wrestling as his sport. Because of his avid devotion to it, he attained a position on the varsity team. Rocky was one of the three outstanding wrestlers picked to represent Kingswood in the 1953 Western New England Wrestling Championships. During the spring sports season, he continued to improve his tennis game. Jim will always be remembered by the class for his fine wit and humor, and we arc sure that wherever he goes, he will have many friends about him. 13

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Jon Philip Curtis Cun It was a bright September morning when Jon made his first appearance, trying desperately to arrive at our Form room before 8:25. Ever since that first day, he has had a struggle to get here on time. He had previously passed his freshman and sophomore years at Peoria High in Illinois, where he displayed his speed as a member of the cross country team. His junior year was spent at Hall High in West Hartford, where he was a member of the Jayvcc golf team. This past fall, Jon lent his well-trained foot as a full- back for Chick Jacobus’ Varsity team. His hard work and skill won him a major “K.” at the end of the season. Jon also became a member of the business board of the Classbook and has worked hard toward its completion. In the winter, this lanky lad could be seen on the Kingswood hoop court, tossing up Western style one-handers and eye-filling jump shots. These two abilities have made him a valuable asset to the Varsity hoopsters. He also spent some time in the bowling alleys. When Spring rolled around, big Jon lent his talents to the Golf team, under Mr. Jacobus’ guidance. Jon’s fine qualities of friendliness to everyone and his willingness to help others make us wish we could have had more than a year’s association with him. We know that through his college days, he’ll be glad to remember his schoolmates. 12

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John Raymond Donahue, Jr. M In the fall of 1951, Jack joined the class of ’53 as a Fifth Former. He was already well known to most of the class, because he had been at prcscason football practice. Jack immediately became popular with his classmates. During the winter term, Jack played on Mr. Eblcn’s illustrious J. V. basketball team and won his numerals. Being high scorer on the team, he was a shining light in a rather lackluster season. When spring rolled around, you could find Jack leaving for the golf course. During the summer, Jack earned a great deal of money as a hard working assistant advertising manager for a local newspaper. On weekends you could find him down at the shore, seeing a friend who signs her letters “Oodles of Love”. Jack, on entering his all important Sixth Form year, wanted to participate in some extra-curricular activities, therefore he became a member of the News board and also of the advertising board of the Classbook. He was appointed the lost-and-found monitor. If anyone should need a birthday gift and not wish to spend much money, see “Cactus Jack”. During the fall term, Jack played on the Varsity football team and went out for Varsity basketball during the winter. The spring rolled around, and he was out on the diamond, trying to master first base. Jack is usually associated with a dark blue streak that may be seen at almost any time or anywhere in West Hartford. The blue streak is his, by now familiar, Mercury. Jack, with his quick wit and outstanding personality, will turn in a fine record wherever he goes. Our best wishes to a fine classmate and friend. 14