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

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Henry Richards McLane, III Dic{” After reluctantly leaving the 3:00 dis- missal of Bloomfield High, Dick entered Kingswood in his First Form year, destined to become one of the leaders of the class of ’53. His many lower school activities consisted of being president of York and captain of the York skiing and soccer teams. Of his first three years at Kingswood, his Third Form year was the most successful. In addition to these activities, Dick was elected president of the Third Form and still maintained a place on the C list. A new group of activities began for Dick in the Fourth Form. He became a member of the News editorial board. It was in this year that the soccer squad gained one of its most useful additions. Dick skiicd that winter and won his numerals on Mr. Farquhar’s second baseball team the following spring. The close of this successful year found him with a position on the Honor Roll. Dick began his Fifth Form year by being elected secretary-treasurer of the class and by winning his letter on the Varsity soccer team. From there, he went on to become a promising champion wrestler. That spring, Dick became a member of Mr. Knapp’s Varsity baseball team. He joined the Wyvern board in addition to the News board. The Sixth Form year was a memorable and busy one for Dick. In the fall, he captained the soccer team. After joining the ranks of the morning hoop artists, he went on to become a member of the Varsity baseball team for the second time. The class elected Dick business manager of the Classbook. He did a fine job in this office, both by soliciting advertisements and by selling soda in the gym. Even with the added weight of these extra activities, he maintained his usual good scholastic average. Dick plans to enter Cornell in the fall. But regardless of where he goes or what he docs in later life, we know that Dick will make a great success of it, just as he has done in his years at Kingswood. The class of ’53 wishes the best of luck to a swell guy whose wit, humor, and friendship they will never forget. 27

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Edward Joseph Martin Big Ed Ed came lo us in the fall of 1949, becom- ing a member of the Third Form. Im- mediately showing signs of athletic talent, he gained a place on the varsity football squad, beginning his long experience at right guard. Ed played intermediate basketball for Duck in the winter, and in the spring he was found behind the plate on Mr. MacDonald’s famed Lancaster baseball team. Ed’s popularity also came to light when, in his first year at Kingswood, he was elected President of the Upper Third Form. During his last two years he held the rank of vice-president. In his sophomore year, Ed won himself a berth on Jim Morris’s fighting eleven. Spring saw him playing a fine game of lacrosse. Big Ed was one of the many who played under Coach Knapp for the first time. He helped make the grind of six rugged contests (?) much easier. Mr. MacDonald gladly welcomed him as a member of the twine ticklers in the winter. Ed did a fine and praise- worthy job in captaining the lacrosse team in the spring. In addition he was elected assistant-editor of the News. This year Ed captained the first football team and played morning basketball. He was also on the Classbook Board, on the Student Council, a Prefect, and a member of the Foreign Policy Association, which is notorious for its journeys to New York City. As to future plans Ed has decided upon Williams College, and in the next four years you will probably find him studying at Williamstown, Massachusetts. We know that he will make friends wherever he goes, and we wish him the best of luck for the future. 26

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Jay Moore O’Brien O'B Jay joined the Kingswood ranks in the fall of 1951. He attended the Abbey School for a period of two years prior to his arrival here. Because of his cvcr-rcady and inexhaustible humor,“O.B,” made for him- self the reputation of being a ‘right-guy’ among his classmates. Everyone felt that we had indeed received a welcome addi- tion to our class. During the winter months “O’B” be- came an important member of the newly- formed wrestling team. His humorous imitations of the television grapplcrs won him the acclaim of the entire wrestling squad. For his spring exercise program “O’B” chose tennis, and although the game was entirely new to him, he showed considerable promise as the season progressed. His senior year proved to Ik far from uneventful. During the fall sports season “O’B” chose soccer and became a good fullback. For a winter sport he chose wrestling, and again gained a position on the Varsity wrestling team in the middle weights. As spring rolled around, “O’B” turned his attention to tennis. He presently showed considerable talent at playing net as well as his regular back-court position. “O.B.” will long be remembered. His easy mannered ways as well as his willingness to help others have gained him many friends, and his dexterity with the pen-knife has brought him more than passing attention. 28