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

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JONATHAN ALAN GOLD Johnny John came to Kingswood in the first form from Bloomfield. During his six years as a member of the Class of ’59, he has worked hard and benefited greatly from his op- portunities. He attacked his studies with vigor and established a very satisfactory scholastic record. Happy and relieved to depart from math at the end of his junior year, John was a little perturbed to find that it appears in physics, but he kept up his spirits and attacked it rather cautiously. Always a staunch supporter of the fine art of wrestling, Johnny has frequented the “Black Hole” in the winter since his entrance to Kings- wood. He was a member of the wrestling team from his freshman through his senior year and hopes to continue the sport during college. Many times John turned down extra food at lunch so that he could maintain his proper weight. In the fall, John could be found on English Field, contributing greatly to the high spirits of Werner’s Warriors, later changed to Mali’s Maulers. When spring rolled around, he joined the intramural tennis group and challenged anyone and everyone to a fast match. In his junior year, John joined the elite Wyvern Board and received credit for having one of his editorials published. Johnny wasn’t prejudiced, however, and so he joined the News Board also, and, in his last year, the Classbook Committee. The Class of ’59 will always remember John for his many humorous remarks (which he would utter at the strangest times) and for his hilarious imitations of certain people. 22

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THOMAS BUCKLEY GALVIN Rock Tom came from East Hartford in the fall of 1954 to join the Class of ’59. He immediate- ly joined the glorious York Club and played football, basketball, and lacrosse. During his five years at Kingswood, Tom has moved steadily up the athletic ladder. He has been a regular member of the Varsity football team since his sophomore year and has played Varsity lacrosse for the past two seasons. Tom’s solid build and his firm stance on the gridiron have earned him the nickname of “Rock.” Anyone who has played opposite him on the line will vouch for the appropriateness of this title. Rock has been nominated for a class office since his fourth form year. He finally defeated his opponents and held the position of class treasurer as a senior. Elated by his political suc- cess, Tom drove out to Watkinson School and deposited there thirty-four feet worth of his rear tires. (He claims that this figure is absolutely correct since he went back to the scene and paced off the distance.) Tom’s friendliness and good humor have won him many friends. He will always be remem- bered for his ready smile and his relaxed at- titude towards life. 21

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DAVID BYRON HALL Dave One day five years ago, a rather tall boy peddled down Outlook Avenue and did not go through Russell Gate; he rode down behind the form houses and parked his bike. David Byron Hall, Esq. had arrived! Dave immediately got into the swing of things both scholastically and athletically by finding a place on the Honor Roll (which he has maintained almost continually) and by- playing soccer, basketball, and baseball for York. With his prowess under the hoop, he made the freshman basketball team in the third form, the J.V. team in the fourth, and the Varsity in his junior year. It was as a junior that Dave began to write his intriguing stories for the Wyvern. As a senior, Dave’s favorite haunt was the Publications Office (even though his name wasn’t on the door.) His most infamous escapade was the time he tried to balance the Pub Office typewriter on a chair and failed miserably. The poor typewriter has never been the same since. Recovering from the shock of this failure, Dave became one of Waterman’s warblers and wrote for the Black and Crimson. Dave, a great guy, will always be remembered for his easy-going congeniality, his many philosophical remarks, and his casual stance on the basketball court and soccer field. 23