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

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Henry Jay Kane “Kano Jay is one of the six original members of the class of 1953 who has weathered the Kingswood storm for a full eight years. In the Junior School, he battled for Lan- caster, and in doing so, collected a trunk full of Wyverns and developed his now famous floating elbow. In his sophomore year, Kano joined Mr. O’Harc’s highly successful intermediate football team and was lured, without too much persuasion, to a life membership in the 3:30 club. This was just one of his many accomplishments. He also found time to hold down the position of honor- man in mathematics. Kano was one of the youngest men in his class, but he nailed down a tackle berth on the varsity football squad and made a name for himself, before the season ended, as the “rock of granite” in the middle of Kingswood’s defensive line. He came into his own as a football player during the fall of his senior year, and turned in some fine ball. In the winter, he was elected Treasurer of the 3:30 club and finished the year in a blaze of glory as a member of the lacrosse team. Jay’s affable good humor and willingness to help others has brought him many friends at Kingswood. Such too, will be the ease we arc certain, when he goes to college where he intends to study some branch of engineering. We shall never forget his notorious grumbles and cheerful manner, all of which have made him an outstanding member of the class of 1953. 24

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Robert Charles Johnson Ace Hob made his first appearance here at Kingswood during football practice at the start of our Sixth Form year. Having already graduated from Crosby, in Watcr- bury, Connecticut, he decided to continue his studies at Kingswood for a year before going on to college. While at Crosby, “Ace”, as he is more commonly called around the campus, played basketball and baseball. When his senior year came, he was a forward on the famed Crosby High School tournament team. This is where he earned his nick- name. Upon his arrival at Kingswood, Hob nailed down the right end position on our football team. His tremendous defensive play soon brought him the reputation of being one of the hardest tacklers at Kingswood for a long time. As winter months rolled around, Ace somehow wangled his way out of athletics and joined the infamous 3:30 Club. During that period, Kano’s hot rod was frequently seen rumbling off with its occupants, Kano, Ed and Ace — destination unknown. After midyears, though, Ace joined the basketball team. The baseball team has great hopes about his spring performance. In a remarkably short time, Ace has earned a position as one of the most popular and respected members of our class. His cheerfulness and his wild talcs about the days at the shop have given us many a hearty laugh. We will not forget the Ace. 23

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Joshua Coffin Lasbury lock!’ Joshua Coffin Lasbury entered the School in 1949 as a member of the Third Form. Jock has always been quite interested in horses and has one of his own which we have heard a lot about. He has been in many horse shows and has done quite well for himself. On arriving at school, he immediately joined the York Football Club where he earned his minor Wyvcrn. During the winter and spring, he also played club sports, basketball and base- ball. In the fall of his Fourth Form year, he played soccer, winning his minor “K”. In the winter he skiicd, and in the spring he played lacrosse, aiding both teams greatly. In his Fifth Form year he played soccer, basketball, and lacrosse, winning a minor “K.” in lacrosse. This was also a good year for him scholastically as well as in sports. Jock, in his Sixth Form year, was co-captain of the undefeated and untied Jayvec Soccer Team. Playing at center half, he saved the day many times for the team. During the winter term Jock played varsity basketball. Because of his height, which is well over six feet, he was a great asset to the team. During the spring he again played lacrosse. Jock’s plans for next fall are still uncertain, but wherever he goes he will be a great success. 25