Noble and Greenough School - Yearbook (Dedham, MA)

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1933 Class Book Football Squad, 1932. Track Squad, 1931, 1932, 1933. Crew Squad, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1931 1932, 1933. Russell Cup Crew, 1930. Second Crew, 19323 First Crew, 1933 Student Council, 1932-33. Business Manager Dramatic Club, 1933. Glee Club, 1932, 1933. The Graduating Class GEORGE EDWARD HALL To deny that George has a forceful personality would be to deny too much. Determined and argumentative, he has his views on every subject and situation that may arise. Nor is he afraid to express them. He is never so thoroughly in his element as when deeply engrossed in a verbal combat, prefer- ably when he is in the minority. This same determination, coupled with his energy and intelligence, particularly along scientific and practical lines, makes him a success at whatever interests him. A loyal crew man, he has become a stroke of outstanding ability by means of these same qualities. Going out for football with like iron will last fall, he became first string end until an unfortunate eye injury put him out for the remainder of the season. The almost frantic way in which he undertakes anything has always been a source of perpetual enjoyment to us. In- deed, it has been one of the most humorous angles of the class from our own standpoint. lt is reflected even in his hand- writing, which once caused the remark- It might be a good paper if I could read it. One does not need to look at a crew schedule on the day of a race to make sure there is one. A glimpse of George striding about desperately, sufhces for that. Convivial and full of fun, at times even boisterous, his friendly nature has been an integral and treasured part of the class. 26

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1933 Class Book The Graduating Class K. ANTHONY FAUNCE In spite of the fact that Tony is our youngest member, he is one of the most dignified and serious fellows in the class. Anything he undertakes is done in a manner so quietly efficient that we never worry about any position of trust placed in his hands. His performance in The Ghost Train this year is an example of the above. Long before most of the actors were really started, Tony knew his lines, which contained many long speeches, and he had developed a perfect country accent, fitting his part as the old station-master in the play. As track manager this winter, he maintained his record for level-headedness, and events were faultlessly run off. In- doors, he has been for years a prominent member of the Glee Club. But like a great many of us, Tony is chiefly concerned with crew, and this year he showed his real ability in that line, row- ing high in the secondary crews, and for a time being on the Seconds. It is rumored that Tony has a great deal to do outside of school, and in connection with this, we must mention his rather passionate neckties, and also the occasional appearance of a moustache, which, thanks to our earnest entreaties, never gets beyond its infancy. But these are his only frivolitiesg mainly, he gives the class a businesslike and sober air, and so is one of our most necessary members. 25 Crew Squad, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1931 1932, 1933. Track Manager, 1933. Dramatic Club, 1933. Glee Club, 1931, 1932, 1933. Dance Committee, 1932.

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The Graduating Class XVILLIAM JOHN HAMMOND, jr. Bill's perpetual good-humor and keen sense of the ridicu- lous make him a good companion but a rather embarrassing associate in class. VVhen you're trying to make a good im- pression with one of the masters, and are pulling a long face and paying strict attention, it doesn't help matters much to look at Ham. He is usually crouched down behind the scat in front of him, his face, or what is visible outside the hand- kerchief in which it is buried, a brilliant scarlet, he shakes all over and gasps for breath. This sight does not inspire you with serious thoughts. But he can surprise you. Take the debates this year. Everyone was anticipating at least a couple of good laughs, but much to our joy, he delivered perhaps the best orations of the year, without notes and without hesitation. His second speech was the one bright spot in the last debate. His rowing has been a fine record of hard Work. Until last year, he had been rather inconspicuous, but, upon Little's illness, he was put in the eight and rowed in the successful race against Groton, giving every ounce of strength he had and contributing more than his eighth to the victory. He stroked the seconds this year. He is going to Harvard next year, and if he can force himself to take his studies seriously, we shall, undoubtedly, see him on the river there. 27 1933 Class Book Crew Squad, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932 1933. Second Crew. 1933.