Milton Academy - Yearbook (Milton, MA)

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This year, the Motor Club, under the direction of Tox Bentinck-Smith and the guidance of Mr. Williams, has made a big step toward recognition as a reputable, active club. There have been many worthwhile projects accom- plished during the year. First, there was an extensive exam given to all old and prospective members. The results were used as a criterion for the election or rejection of new members and as an incentive for the old. There has been a 1938 Ford V-8 engine with supervision and advice avail- able throughout the year for all those who wanted it, in the form of an informal meeting once a week. Second, there has been a safe driving program, including a talk to the club by Inspector Panora. On the lighter side, there has been an occasional racing film for the benefit and amusement of all, featuring Le Mans, 1954 and 1955. There was also an expedition to the Larz Anderson Antique Auto Museum open to the antique enthusiasts. The president is quoted as saying, This has been our most productive year so far. We have had very strong interest in the club proj- ects and, I think, have supplied many with valuable experi- ence in Automobilia. With the invaluable and patient aid of Mr. Williams, I hope I have paved the way for a prolific next year and have attained a good reputation for the club.

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---nuuqf The S C C C Don cummangs discovers the amoeba The great national interest in the field of science has waned since its stimulation in the glow of Sput- nik I. The feeling in the Science Club reflects this national trend in that its members were excusably most interested in the semi-sensational applications of science. A member could choose from widely vary- ing topics ranging from the microscopic details of a spider's ear to the macroscopic problems of inter- cepting an intercontinental ballistic missile. For the first time in at least three years, the club organized a field trip. Yet only six of the twenty-six intensely interested members could tour the Fitchburg Paper Company which proved worthy of much greater in- terest. At the opposite extreme, an overflow, standing- room-only audience of 45 watched Dr. Bradford Millet's demonstration of hypnosis - even on recal- citrant Rick Howard. As always, Mr. Stubbs deserves thanks for the considerable aid and sound advice that kept the club stabilized. First Row: Cummings, Kane, Bentinck-Smith, Bancroft, Mr. Stubbs, jones, Kaiser, Chace, Walcott, B. Second Row: Meigs, Channing, Ford, MacPhee, Tu- dor, Greene, Bingham, Hitzig, P., Borden. Third Row: Kennelly, Mellon, Straus, Millet, J., Zamecnik, Talbot, J., Sullivan, Dickson.

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Ifirxl Row: Taylor, T., Wood, Dy- son, MacPhee, Keyes, G., Bentinck- Smith, Mr. Williams, Flynn, Chan- ning, Kinncalcy, Allison. Second Roux' O'Connor, Shaw, Francis, Em- ery, Swett, T., Kennelly, Talbot, J. Keyes, R., Kane, Rotch, Howland C. Third Row: Zamecnik, Collier Pappas. Schwarz, R., Elliott, Cher- ington. The Motor Club 1 a