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

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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

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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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Donald Bruce Hanson Goose Bruce came to Kingswood in 1949 from Noah Webster School. During his first year, he played Lancaster football and made the grade on the hungry third basketball team. He quarterbacked Mr. O’Hare’s never-to-be-forgotten jayvee eleven. He also played jayvee basketball and during the spring worked for Mr. Farquhar’s baseball team. Bruce’s leadership was recognized, and he was elected vice president of the sopho- more class and was awarded the Anthony Prize, being it’s outstanding member. 1 le also was a member of Mr. Werner’s lower Latin class, whose favorite expression was, “Slow that pony down”. Bruce, in his Fifth Form year, played for Coach Ed Knapp’s football team and won his Varsity letter. He also contributed to the success of the basketball team and was elected captain for the next year. In the spring he pitched for Mr. Farquhar’s baseball team. Bruce also was a member of the Fifth Form American history class, where a daily measurement of ten feet of snow was recorded inside the building. Bruce was elected president of the Fifth Form and also to the Dance Committee. He contributed to the success of the Dramatic Club by being prompter. In his Sixth Form year, Bruce was elected to the highest student position of Senior Prefect. He also did a bang-up job on the News as editor-in-chief and showed his high giadc of leadership in helping the Student Council become a success. Bruce again played Varsity football but was hampered with a back ailment. He recovered in time, however, to do a great job in leading his hoopsters through their ’53 campaign. In the spring he made the Honor Roll and played Varsity baseball. Bruce will not be forgotten by the class of ’53 or by the student body for having the ability to come up with a witty expression at the right time. 20