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

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At the end of last year, Hugh, then in the senior class, decided to remain another year at Kingswood and thus joined the class of '57. For the last three years he has won his letters in football, skiing, and lacrosse, this year being elected co-captain of the football and lacrosse squads and captain of the skiing group . He is an outstanding skier and lacrosse player, being the high scorer on last year's undefeated team. In the last game of the season, the team found themselves behind 3-0 at the half. Kingswood came back with two goals in the third period but couldn't seem to get the score they needed to tie. With but 20 seconds to go, Brig scored to knot the game and thus preserve the team's unbeaten record. In his Third Form year he was elected vice-president of his class and a member of the Student Council. He took baseball and wrestling that year and then switched to skiing and lacrosse. Later, he joined the Choir, the Dance Committee, and the Dramatic Club, and last year collected ads and wrote for the Classbook. This year, besides athletics, girls, and the common room during conference periods, it has been mostly study, and he has maintained a good scholastic average. We will remember his often shaggy crew-cut and his Granbyish ways. Brig, the class of '57 wishes you success in the future. 13

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Seeking a still higher institute of learning, Ralph chose Kingswood, and on September 19, 1955, he sauntered quietly to a seat among the elite Fifth Form congregation. Ralph had previously attended Lawrcnceville, but upon the family's move from Ohio to the fair city of West Hartford, he transferred. Being extremely interested in social activities. R. S. found that Kingswood offered him a chance to enhance his knowledge and also to hit the books. As the fall season got under way, he could be seen prancing agilely up and down the football field with the cheery voices of his coaches encouraging him on. He won a starting position on the squad and helped the Wyverns to a winning season. In the spring, Ralph could be seen on the baseball field, usually making an appearance in the last of the ninth, two out. His summer work inspired him greatly. He worked in California and made several trips to Mexico. Lucky I know my Spanish so well, or I might have said the wrong thing . Ralph s Sixth Form year was again highlighted by his football accomplishments. He also made his debut in the Black Hole where they playfully throw strangle holds on each other. R. S. secured the 137 pound position on the wrestling team. Several times he was overheard turning down great parties so that he could hit the sack in time to stay in rare form for the match. Ralph, a swell guy with the guys and the girls, Best of luck in the future. 12

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ERNEST CARTER BRITTON Ernie Among the new faces in the fall of 1955 was that of Ernest Britton, later known as Em , Em , or even Gremlin . Narrowly missing the white poles on the BLVD., Ern, driving his aging black Ply- mouth convertible, pulled into the school for the first time, realizing that he was late—a week late. When Ern finally realized that he wasn’t at Newington High, where he had spent two years, he ad- justed himself (to Kingswood) and became a popular and wcll-likcd member of the Senior Class. Out- standing were his feats on the baseball diamond in the spring. Ern, playing right field, slugged his way into the cleanup spot of Mr. Barrow's nine and won his letter. In his senior year he was elected perma- nent Class Treasurer and again guarded the outer spaces for the varsity nine, after an exhausting winter basketball season. Em's extensive knowledge of that field of music called Rock 'n' Roll” greatly added to the Rhythm and Blues column which appeared in the News throughout the school year. When he wasn't making weekend trips to Old Lyme, he could always be found lounging around the Midtown or the State Theater. It will be hard to forget the day when Ern enthusiastically let loose with his rendition of Long Tall Sally after he was elected Treasurer of the Senior Class. It will be hard to forget Ernie, for this personable guy from Newington, the only fellow in the class with a Chicago, has brightened many a dull day with his friendship and humor. Bueno suerte. J4