Milton Academy - Yearbook (Milton, MA)

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Four decidedly timid and definitely eager fourth classmen entered Upton House in the fall of 1955, completely unaware of the trials they would have to meet in a decidedly Sturgean atmosphere. In the past four years the number has increased to six, and none of us has yet regretted his experience. The first impression we received of Upton House was the gently rocking motion induced by a stiff wind, usually a northeaster. By the time Cokey had been hung out the third story window by his heels, and the third class had attempted to assert its dubious power, we knew we had to cope with other than scholastic problems. We recall the great laundry riot, Katherine's bout with the milk cartons, and trying to defy Mr. Wells' sharp ears at six A.M. The third class was one of general chaos as Bancroft joined us. It is doubtful whether we established a new record, but the final toll was: two closet doors fdemolishedjg one plate glass window fshatteredlg several dozen oranges C rotted under floorboards and certain chairsbg bounds ffor all of uslg the plague hit, and Ben became a celebrated Falstaff. All this plus loud radios and tiger cheese apparently drove Mr. Wells to matrimony. A relative calm followed the storm as Fred joined us in the second class. This was the year of sun- bathing at exam time, the Upton House golf links, and Rick's hot Stude. But not to be forgotten was the very successful softball season and the league championship. Cokey took up the guitar and sports cars in hi-fig Fred got a cork for Christmas, and Nick and Mike drove the first class nuts by discussing philosophy until all hours. And this year the Friday teas came into importance as an instrument in controlling the masses of Robbins House, and we generally made its common room ours after supper. But perhaps we have presented the wrong side of the situation. For we have come away from Upton House, not with a feeling of boys who have raised hell for four years, but with a deep respect for the house, the school, and the masters who have taught us here. - We especially wish to thank Mr. Sturges for his help. In and around the house we learned to ap- preciate his sense of simplicity and straightforwardness, accompanied by a clever wit. Whether it was by a simple admonition or a warning against spreading ourselves too thin, Mr. Sturges was always there. Mr. Glazebrook's stay here has also been a great asset to the house. He has not only aided us academically, but has also provided us with many amusing moments which will not soon be forgotten. Upon judging the evidence, there is only one logical conclusion we can come to: that is . . . even though it is the smallest house on the campus, Upton House is the best! Mr. Glazebrook arrives for breakfast. Returning to the house after softball

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I-'irst Roux' Ames, W.. Benfneld, Chace, j., Fuller, D. Serum! Row: Woods, Foster, Cooper, Lewis '1'lJirrl Roux' O'Connor, Bancroft, Mr. Sturges, Mr. Glazehrook, Chaco, M., Walcott. Fourth Row. Meigs, Sturges, Keyes, R., Churchill, Howard, Miller, J., Zamecnik. he Walk- Rick Howard. -qi. .',,,,

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Lunch in the spring. ' K ' ww ' ... M . , Back Row: Jackson, Holcombe, R., Pappas, J., Laing, Walker, Cowen, Rogerson, Ladd, Rugo, Elliott, White, Carter, N., Beyer, H., Brewster, Pope, A. Fifth Row: Perry, F., Crocker, J., Holmes, Lewis, W., Chick, Beyer, E., Forbes, A., Dickson, P., Pile, Hurd, Sullivan, Mixter, Sise, Thompson, Farnum, Cheev- er, R., Weyerhaeuser, R., Bowers, Stillman, Sutherland, Reimers, Swan, Robbins, Vincent, Chute, Taylor, D. Fourtla Roux' Swindells, Gray, Ames, K., Weyerhaeuser, H., Smith, H., Coburn, L., Cherau, Brooks, Delano, Carter, J., Brewer, Reiser, G., Grandin, Brigham, D., Faxon. Third Row: Brown, E., Walcott, P., Dickson, W., Joplin, Withington, Rust, Pope, R., Burgin, Reiser, R., Dugan, Hull, Haigh, Trott, Claflin, R., Roberts, Slate, Forbes, P., Perkins. Second Row: Giles, Kinnealey, Tudor, Mac- Phee, Allison, Coburn, J., Francis, Dyson, Wood, Flynn, Kane, Cangiano, Carter, Claflin, T., Jones. Sitting: Kitchin, Hayward, Holcombe, T., Harding, Crocker, P., Field, Whelton, Willis, Tenney, Rotch, Freedburg. Absent: Class I: Bradley. Class II: Pappas. Class III: Brigham, G., Bryant, Fay, Horak. Class IV: Scullin. Class V: Snyder. Class VI: Meadows, Schwartz. The Day School