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

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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

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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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Frank Powell Haggard No No A bewildered boy sat in the Fourth Form classroom in mid-September of 1950. He had just left the enormity of public school life and was now confronted by the intimacy of Kingswood. Soon Frank began to feel at ease and became as great an advocate of Kingswood as anyone. Frank played J. V. football, basketball, and baseball, managing to hold his own on each team. After the first semester he be- came accustomed to the more rigorous pace set by Kingswood scholastic standards and attained a position on the Honor Roll. He also received his strange moniker, “No No”, which “Doc” Crawford attached to him, because Frank used to plead for clemency from the Doc's punishments. Since the rugged outdoor life has always attracted Frank, he passes his summers roughing it in the Arrowhead country of upper Wisconsin and Minnesota. There lie takes canoe trips on the St. Croix River and swims and sails on a large lake. When Frank started his junior year, he brought with him a large object used for transportation. Every one was amazed that it ran and wondered how soon it would be before it fell apart. Well, it’s still running, and it has borne many a person safely home, although sometimes there was doubt in the passengers’ minds. Frank docs admit that the car has its faults, especially when it comes to pedaling up hill. Frank launched his Fifth Form year by playing soccer. Then he moved to basketball in the winter and forsook baseball for tennis in the spring. He lent his literary talents to the Wyvern and eventually was elected to the Wyvern board. The Honor Roll held his name for four terms, and at the end of the year he became a member of K.T.K. His junior year proved to be rewarding, for he was elected prefect and made editor of the Classbook. In addition to these many honors, in his senior year, Frank was elected co-captain of the undefeated J. V. soccer team. During the winter, he again played basketball and ended the year playing tennis. With all his duties, Frank proceeded to complete a busy senior year, which he did successfully. 19