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

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Courtenay Glass Skip George came to Kings wood from Sedge- wick Junior High in 1949 to become an outstanding member of the Class of ’53. George’s athletic ability was greatly appreciated by the Lancaster Club, in that he was an important member of the soccer, basketball, and baseball teams in his Third Form year. He secured a position on the “C” list which he has never lost. In his Fourth Form year, George held down a fullback position on the varsity soccer team. During the winter he took morning basketball and was a member of the rifle club. He played baseball in the spring again. During the fall of his Fifth Form year, George was fullback on the starting lineup of the varsity soccer team, for which he was awarded a major “K”. The team missed him greatly during the last half of the season, foi he was laid up with a knee injury. For his winter sport he wrestled under the supervision of Mr. Knapp. He was again a member of the rifle club and was out on the baseball diamond again in the spring. George’s Sixth Form year rolled around, and he found himself buried in many activities. He was voted a member of the Class Committee and was awarded a position on the Wyvern stall, because he was a good artist. He was a member of the stage crew for the Dramatic Club and also served as one of the library monitors. Because George’s knee injury wouldn’t seem to leave him, he was unable to take an active part of the squad of the soccer team although he did become one of the managers. He again wrestled on Mr. Knapp’s squad in the winter. The Class of 1953 certainly regrets leaving such a fine classmate, but we wish him the best of luck in whatever field he undertakes. 17

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Christopher Spencer Foote “Chris” “Vcrg” “Xian If one had been a Wyvern atop Russell Gate the September day school opened in 1946, he would have seen Chris, a recruit from Reach Park School, making his way to a scat in the Upper Prep. That first year is the only one during which Chris has not been on the honor roll. Having joined Mr. Waterman’s choir the same year, he has continued as a member of that august body up through his years at Kingswood. Enrolled as a Lancaster, he played foot- ball with great gusto for the Red Rose. As his other two sports, Chris selected skiing and tennis, becoming captain of the Lan- caster tennis team in his Third Form year. In that school year he was also elected vice-president of the Lancasters and compiled the necessary points to become a member of the 200 club. Chris weathered the third football team with Mr. O’Harc and was now ready for anything. Having received a letter as skiing manager, he completed his Fourth Form athletic program with tennis in the spring season. Along with other interested persons, he joined Mr. Sagcbcer’s Science Club, and no doubt understood much that baffled the rest of us. Another accomplishment during this particular school term was his attainment of a berth on the rifle team. The winter of the Fifth Form year, following a fall term of football, Chris discovered the ancient and healthful sport of wrestling, which had been introduced into the Kingswood athletic program by Mr. Knapp. Chris is one of the original Grimy Grapplcrs. Putting his entire energy into the sport, as he docs in all he undertakes, Chris won a spot on the team and added an inch to the girth of his neck. With equal energy he directed the prop management of the Dramatic Club production for that year, A Young Mans Fancy. The senior year brought many things to Chris. As a prefect he might well employ the radio equipment in his car for law enforcement. He is treasurer of the Student Council and also secretary-treasurer of the Class of ’53. It will thus be Chris’ job to maintain contact with the members of the class after graduation. Besides being a sporadic contributor to the Wyvern, he is business manager of that publication. Chris is planning to attend Yale. It is interesting to note that he received the Harvard Prize at the end of his junior year. This award is made to the most promising boy in the class. Wherever he does go, we know that he will always do well, no matter what the job. 16

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Ronald LcRoy Godiksen Godie Ron was Denmark’s gift to Kingswood. He matriculated here from Sedgwick in the fall of 1950, An appendectomy pre- vented him from participating in any fall sports, but soon he demonstrated his athletic prowess, as he led Duck O’Hare’s cagcrs to a fairly successful season with his high-scoring ability. The spring season saw Ron, the slim right-hander, tossing his tricky stuff for the ill-fated J. V. baseball team. He was the top hurlcr and runner-up in the battle for the batting crown. He claims the dis- tinction of being the only player who ever stole home walking. Ron spends his summers basking in the sun at the shore. As a result of his many visits to the beach, he has become both an excellent water-skiicr and swimmer. He is still trying to ski using no hands and standing on his head. The only trouble is he can’t find a ski to fit his head. Ron’s father is owner cf the renowned Lincoln Dairy, and Ron is frequently attacked by his friends seeking large discounts. The Lincoln Dairy milk bar in West Hartford has become one of the favorite hangouts for Kingswood boys. Ron commenced his junior year by trying his talents at soccer. Coach Jacobus recognized his ability, and he became a starter in most of the games. Of course, he was awarded his first letter, which he keeps modestly tucked in a drawer at home. The rest of the year he played creditably in basketball and baseball. At the end of the baseball season he was unanimously elected captain of the baseball team for his dependable hurling on the Varsity. Coach Knapp attached one of his famous epithets to Ron, when he nick- named him, Harlin Godiksen, the slim right twirler. In his senior year Ron’s crafty salesmanship enabled him to obtain a number of ads for the Classbook. Naturally the dairies were his biggest customers. Godie culminated his athletic career at Kingswood by winning three major K’s, in football, basketball, and baseball. Ron’s ability, plus his spirit and drive, made him one of the most popular boys at school. Whenever we reminisce about our experiences at Kingswood, memories of Ron will make us chuckle a little and remember the good times we had. 18