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

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RICHARD FRANCIS BERRY, JR. Rick Rick Berry, one of the most popular members of the Class of ’59, entered Kingswood in 1953 as a charter member of his class. From the start, he established himself as a natural leader and a terrific athlete. Besides gaining a position on the Honor Roll for his first three years, he captained the York football, skiing, and baseball teams and then went on to play J.V. football, J.V. baseball, and freshman basketball while a member of the Lower School. Upon entering McGuinn Hall, Rick con- tinued to build up his tremendous reputation as an athlete. In his latter three years at Kings- wood, he has received a total of nine letters for Varsity football, basketball, and baseball. As a tribute to his fine play on the gridiron and the baseball field, he was elected to captain football and co-captain baseball as a senior. It was in his fourth form year that Rick was awarded the Anthony Prize for being the sophomore of most promise. In his junior year, Rick, the politician, was elected president of his class. This year saw him also deliver his famous kickoff speech for the KSSF cam- paign. He launched the drive to a roaring success by rambling on in chapel about various charities and “an old Kingswood stand-still.” Rick’s senior year has turned out to be his biggest. Along with his full athletic schedule, he was a prefect, Chairman of the Student Council, a member of the Executive Committee, and Circulation Manager of the News. And so, as Rick leaves the parking lot in his sleek Ford, the Class of ’59 wishes him luck that he doesn’t need. 11

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FRANK THOMAS BECKWITH Spider Tom, his black convertible, and a cloud of burnt oil joined the Class of ’59 as a late entry. He transferred from William Hall High School in the fall of ’57 and, upon arriving, immediate- ly found his place among his classmates. Dur- ing the winter season, Tom played a strong game of basketball for Coach “Frosty” Francis. He was the only member of the New England Prep School Basketball Tournament-bound hoopsters of ’58 who could frighten the op- position before the game had commenced. Many of us will long remember his famous “dunks” and the sighs that they brought from the fans. In the springtime, Tom could be found on the open road in his shiny convertible. He was the only member of the “pfafTcrs” who could do his cal and still be able to leave school by 3:45. In his senior year, Tom earned a starting position on the Varsity soccer team as goalie and, by his fine play, kept many goals from being scored against Kingswood. In addition to his athletic activities, he joined both the choir and the Classbook Committee. Although he found it difficult at first, Tom earned his place on the academic ladder and maintained a steady average in his studies. The Class of ’59 knows that with his warm smile and friendly personality, Tom will be a credit to Kingswood. 10

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WILFRED ERNEST BROWN, III Chip In the fall of ’56, a boy wearing a bow tie entered McGuinn Hall, and thus Chip Brown joined the Class of ’59. Apparently, Chip must have quite a stockpile of bow ties, for they have become his trademark. He has never come to school wearing any other kind. Chip started off that fall as a member of Werner’s Warriors and was shortly upgraded to the J.V. soccer squad. During that snowless winter, he was one of the non-skiing skiers. As a junior, Chip played both J.V. and Varsity soccer. That winter, to many people’s surprise, he was a basketball manager. Upon seeing what a nice life a manager leads, he got himself the job of managing the baseball team and spent a great deal of his time keeping “Iron Mike” in repair. In his senior year, Chip started at half-back for the Varsity soccer team and again returned to his managing jobs in the winter and spring. As soon as the winter snows were oflf the ground, he could be found raking off the mud-flats of the baseball field. Chip is a licensed radio “ham” and both owns and builds a great deal of complex equipment. He will always be remembered for his endless debates and discussions with Ned Conklin about their ham radios. Chip and Ned were the only serious participants in these discussions simply because no one else could understand what they were talking about. As for the future, Chip in- tends to be an engineer, and he carries with him the best wishes of the Class of ’59. 12