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

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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

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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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Kendall C. Eaton “Kenny” Kenny took oiT his skiis just long enough to join our freshmen class in 1951. Ken came to us from Bloomfield, thus adding one more to that infamous clan that had already taken its hold on Kingswood. But unlike most of the others, he is still with us. Will there be snow, or will there not Ik- snow? That is his only question. Although we never saw any, Kenny always managed to. Every weekend during the winter term, we would see the old “EE”, skiis on top, heading for Vermont. These three day weekends were profitable to Ken, for he always showed up Monday with a hand full of medals. Around school Kenny has always been respected and enjoyed by all, especially in the group known as “the boys’’. In his Fifth Form year, Ken’s ability resulted in his being elected editor of our Classbook. Also he has been a long member of the AJews Board. In his Senior year Ken popped into the political life of our class by being elected to the class committee. Kenny’s aggressive spirit and everlasting challenges to “Gaius” will always be remembered by us. He was one of the main factors in our class, always eager and full of life, ready to do anything that was wanted of him, (that’s how he got the name of Lucky”). The class of ’55 wishes him all the luck in the world and we’re sure that he will have it. 15