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

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Richard 13. Marthins “Dick” Through Richard Marthins’ tireless work, this Ciassbook has been made possible. He labored long and hard as its business manager raising the capital necessary to make the dream of the Senior class a reality and to him goes the sin- cere thanks of his classmates. Dick has been at Kingswood for his four high school years. Coming from St. Peters in Hartford, he entered this school in the Third Form. That year he showed his athletic abilities in soccer, basketball, and baseball. Even this early in his career at Kingswood he showed his hand work by making the honor roll at midyear. He had the pleasure of being on the undefeated J. V. soccer team in the Fourth Form, thus earning a miniature silver soccer ball. His sports program was rounded out with golf and J. V. basketball. During this year Dick was elected to the Press Board and, as if that were not enough, he joined the Kingswood Ncu s. Yet, with all these activities, he still managed to make the honor roll. Dick’s Junior year may seem relatively quiet on paper, but he was still going strong. He found himself on the Varsity soccer team where he played so hard and with so much spirit that he was elected one of the co-captains for his Senior year. By sitting in with some of the boys after hours, Dick has proved himself to l c somewhat of a piano player. He likes music, that is, “everything but classical”. Throughout his four years he has shown remarkable school spirit. With his cheerful attitude it is sure that he will be successful in his chosen field of engineering. Good luck, Dick. 27

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Shaun Mari nan “Dad” One thing that the class of ’55 will never forget is the smile that has been '‘Dad’s” trade- mark ever since he came to Kingswood from St. Thomas’ School in 1951. “Dad” began to show his athletic abilities as soon as he arrived. He played football, basket- ball, and baseball, helping the Lancaster club win the shield that year. Graduation to the upper school meant quite a few changes lor Shaun. He switched from football to soccer and became a very shifty goalie for Mr. Jones’ undefeated team. During the winter “Dad” lent his talents to the J. V. basketball team. Due to his superior baseball skill, Shaun was made a member of the Varsity team. Dad’s” blistering speed enabled him to lead the team in stolen bases. Dad’s” fiery competitive spirit was evident to his coaches, who saw Shaun as a valuable varsity prospect. As early as the beginning of his third year at Kingswood, Shaun became interested in football once more. Although still a soccer man, Shaun became affiliated with a number of injured football players who made long automobile trips to watch the football team play. “Dad was one of the inventors of that potent substance, “R. gas”, which accompanied us on our football trips and has since been used by many of us as a combination thirst quencher and fuel oil. It was on one of these trips that “Dad showed his dislike for cocoa by pouring it all over that nice thick rug. As winter rolled around once more, Shaun took up J. V. basketball again. This is where Shaun got his nickname. Shaun was so much older than the other players that it was only fitting to call him “Dad”. He finished the year by playing with the Varsity baseball team. At the beginning of his Senior year, Shaun made his first appearance on the football field in three years. He filled in the defensive end posi- tion and also did well on offense. Shaun, with his good-natured disposition and quick wit is admired and respected by everyone. Our best wishes to a fine classmate and friend. 26

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John Mallory McCormick “Cy” Scrccch! A green Ford convertible pulls away from the parking lot with one of the big men of the class of ’55 at the wheel. The driver of this illustrious automobile is known to his friends as “Cy , but in reality he is John Mallory McCormick. Saying that Cy is one of the big men of the class is no exaggeration because he stands 6’ 3 and weighs 195 pounds. Popularity followed Cy from the beginning of his First Form year, and in the five years that followed he was always known as one of the boys . Cy’s good humor and with arc McCormick attributes which will not be for- gotten at the junction of Outlook Avenue and Kingswood Road. On the field, as well as in the classroom, Cy has been an able performer. He has helped the football, wrestling, and baseball teams out of many a tight spot with his large frame and agility. In the summer between his Fifth and Sixth Form years, Cy turned his talents toward organizing a baseball team for competition in the Jayccc-Courant League. In the classroom Cy has proven to be a competent student. During his Junior year he was one of the leading physicists in Mr. Sagcbccr’s physics class. In considering Cy’s achievements and popularity, his future looks bright. We wish him the best of everything in his college career. 28