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

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Gerald Dehm “Gerry” Gerry strode through the Russell Gate in the fall of 1951 and immediately settled down to the task of becoming one of the most popular boys in the class. Gerry, during that first year, lent his talents to the highly successful Lancaster Club. Mis abilities in these initial sports endeavors were merely a hint of what was to come from this freshman who abided in New Britain. In his Sophomore year, Ciere won prominence on the junior Varsity football and basketball teams. With the start of the spring sport's pro- gram, he was through with J.V. positions; he had gained himself a standing on the Varsity baseball team. (icrc began his Fifth Form year with a bit of bad luck. In the first game of the football season, the whiz-kid from New Britain suffered a broken collar bone. None only did Gerry suffer, but so did the entire Varsity football squad. Gerry would have proved himself as an irreplaceable end. Even though his impediment prevented him from participating in the game, it did not hold him back from going to them. No senior will ever forget the trip to and from Pomfret, in an unmistakable blue Ford, and his encounter with reebegas. At the end of the basketball season, (Jerry was elected captain, because of his capabilities in handling and shooting the ball. During the spring, he was a member of the morning tennis team. The fall of '54 again found Gere on the football field. For his invaluable service to the team, he won his letter. Old Gere” will always be fondly remembered at Kingswood as well as at the Mount. His humor and remarks livened many classes for us, though even he will admit that they were a wee bit trying to Mr. Sagcbcer. In his four years at Kingswood, CJere has distinguished himself as a hard and willing worker. He was always ready to assist anyone who needed help, whether it was in doing French, or sweeping the gym. He made many friends, none of whom will ever forget him. With his exceptionally good fellowship, Gere will undoubtedly fare well wherever he goes. Good luck to a great classmate! 13

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William Damerel “Bill” Bill came to Kingswood in his First Form year. During his first two fall seasons here, he piled up a good many points for Lancaster in football, and has ever since been one of the school’s best on the gridiron. He left Kingswood at the end of his Second Form year to spend a year and a half at the Haverford School in Philadelphia. Returning to Kingswood in the middle of his Fourth Form year. Bill quickly regained his high position in the class. He has amazing skills in math and has been one of the best in Mr. Jacobus’ and Mr. MeGuinn’s math classes. During his Junior and Senior years, Bill has been a consistent starter at guard position on the football team and has thus won his letter. Bill is an active member of the Dance Committee and has done electronic and lighting work for it as well as for the Dramatic Club. Also, he has done photographic and advertising work for the Classbook during his Senior year. Outside school, Bill’s interests lie in his “Gray Ghost” — a ’35 Oldsmobile — and all its enclosed radio gear. He has won considerable acclaim with his two television sets at World Series time. His maze of receivers in the Gray Ghost has confused all who happen to see the inside of the car. Few members of the class were surprised to hear that Bill wants to go to Princeton and later to become an electrical engineer. The class knows he will reach his goal (pro- viding he doesn’t electrocute himself first) and wishes him the best of luck. 12

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Jim James Dorsey When a bright dawn of a September morn broke over Scavcrns Hall in 1954, the Senior Class cordially welcomed two new members. One of the unsuspecting newcomers was James Joseph Francis Dorsey. It is easy to understand why his name was soon shortened to “Jim”. It is an established fact, however, that he is no relation to the famous bandleader. The only interest in which they could ever possibly be related is their mutual interest in music. Jim is quite a music lover, having a tremendous collec- tion of records, and also is a very fine drummer. The type of music which he enjoys most is jazz, but, believe it or not, he has quite a few classical albums in his collection. He also likes to listen to the blues now and then. He played drums in a combo at Saint Thomas Seminary where he received the first three years of his high school education. While studying at the Scm., Jim took a straight classical course which consisted primarily of French and Latin. His reason for coming to Kingswood was that he wished to take a scientific course. He is taking the unusual schedule of Physics and Chemistry during the same year. Since he is interested in mathematics and science, he is planning to become a mechanical engineer. No matter where Jim goes to complete his education or what he chooses as his vocation, we arc sure that he will be a success, for a nicer guy the class has never had the pleasure to meet. Good luck, Jim. 14