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

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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

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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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Skip entered Kingswood in the year of 1951, and is one of the few lifers remaining in the class. In his first days in Form One, he was elected president of his class and later earned his Wyvern by play- ing on the glorious York football team. The second form year found him on the Student Council, under the leadership of Mr. Farquhar, and captain of the York B ski team. In the third form, Skip had an unfortunate accident, breaking his leg on the first day of baseball practice and was sidelined until the next school year. Although missing a full month of school, he maintained his Honor Roll standing which he has held from the first form to the present. Skip as a junior, besides being elected to the Stu- dent Council, was named an associate editor of the News and later went on to become co-managing editor of the publication. Sportswise he was elected captain of the J.V. football team and in the spring joined Mr. Eblen's lacrosse squad which enjoyed an undefeated season. The senior year found Skip working for the News and on his studies. He was again a member of the Student Council. In the winter, he joined the intra-mural basketball league, and when Dfaz graduated to the varsity. Skip took over as captain of the Pistons, leading them to a nearly winless season. Skip, who enjoys both rock and roll and electronics, and who has cultivated that dairy queen dip on his forehead for many years, is going to Wesleyan. A great guy, best of luck. 15