Milton Academy - Yearbook (Milton, MA)

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Ifirsl Roux' Crocker, Williams, Hedblom, lCommodoreJ, Mr. Hall, Francis, Cheever, Tenney. Second Row: Fi- loon, Meigs, Wadsworth, Minot, Talbot, J., Straus, Baker, Noble, Emery. Tbirzl Roux' Howland, C. C., Hurd Bergfeld, Schmid, Turney, Burgin, Cushing, Knowles, White. Fourth Roux' Burrage, Mattison. Deknatel Howland, K. Society Cup. Associate member Sarge Collier told us of his rare personal experiences last summer on the Maine coast. Sandy Noble talked on his small- boat racing last summer in Beirut, Lebanon, giv- ing a colorful picture of conditions there. In March, George Cushing spoke on the new racing rules, explaining a great deal to us. john Talbot clarified a few of the mysteries of navi- gation, for the ediflcation of all. The Society was more active than usual in outside racing at the Mystic Lakes in Medford this year, sending crews on numerous Spring Sundays. Even if saying we were the best is exaggerating a little, we had fun. It remains to be seen how successful Wadsworth and Com. Hedblom will be at the Interscholastics at St. George's. Com. Hedblom and Vice-Com. Francis wish to extend their best wishes to next year's members, 5U11dHY m01'f1i08 and thank everyone who contributed to this year's activity.

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The year started rather slowly, but quickly gathered momentum as it progressed, finishing very successfully with a clam-bake on May 20. The Society had a long and varied list of speakers this year. In November, Mr. John Parkinson came to dinner with the Society. After retiring to the Hall's for tea and the swap- ping of yarns, Mr. Parkinson gave an excellent lecture on New England sailing vessels of the years 1650-1900. We owe a great deal of thanks to Mr. Parkinson for his presentation of his vast research and knowledge in a most interesting field. Early in February, Mr. Waldo Howland, father of two members, presented in an informal and Q ,L humorous discussion some arguments against H75 fiber-glass construction in boats, as well as, gen- erally, the reasons people have for buying dif- X ferent types of boats. Later, Mr. George O'Day talked on planning sailboats, giving some ad- vantages of fiberglass construction. A debate be- tween Mssrs, Howland and O'Day might prove very interesting. Mr, Arthur Knapp, in early April, talked of his many past racing experiences, including his recent victory- in the 505 Meter National Cham- Mystic Lakes last spring autic al pionships. We were fortunate indeed to have such an extraordinary sailor and excellent speak- er discuss some of the fine points of this wonder- ful sport. Later in April, Mr. Andy Lindsay came for his fourth consecutive year. He told us some- thing of his recent cruise to Florida via the in- land waterway in an extremely well-presented talk. In May, Mr. Easter himself, Com. james Parker, and Mr. Burnham Porter spoke to us. Com. Parker discussed some of the problems of the Race Committee, explaining some of the new periences illustrated the talk beautifully. Mr. Porter told us a great deal about his 30 plus years' experience in and around Nassau and the Bahamas. Last year's revived practice of having members give talks was continued this year very success- fully. Early in December, Bob Hurd gave us an Commodore Hedblom enlightening talk on the origin of the America's racing rules. His own fascinating personal ex-

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The affirmative My Brother is an Only Child In addition to the usual Friday evening meet- ings, the Debating Society held a large number of Saturday morning debates this year, in an at- tempt to increase the number of National Foren- sic League members. Several boys from Warren Hall and the Third Class had ample opportunity to gain experience in speaking against Pierce junior High and the Girls' School as well as Nobles and Mission High. Some of the topics debated Saturday mornings included: Resolved: That Television does more harm than good, and Resolved: That co-education is a better preparation for life than a separate education. How to Train an Aardvark, from .filly Brother was an Only Child, was a highlight of one of the Friday evening meetings. Although tournament competition was limited due to conflicting activities, Milton did send de- bators to several in which the topic debated was: Resolved: That Section 14B of the National Labor Relations Act should be repealed. Debating 'iff'-ff RUN'-' STYHUS, Mack. HONOR. C-. Norris. fP1'0.t.l, Burnham, Bingham. Seroud Roux' Schmid. Swett. Mr. Norris, Mr. johnson. Minot, Foster. Tbiwl Roux- Cushing. Armstrong, Thompson. Burgin, Morse, Smith, Crittenden. l 011r1ly Rnuu' Rabinowitz. Koplan, Turney, Knowles. Fuller, D., Chor, Archibald. FR inn' FL'