South Kent High School - Yearbook (South Kent, CT)

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1935 SOUTH KENT YEAR BOOK 1935 knew it. It had been a busy one and a happy one. The day after Prize Day, we set out full of bright hopes for the year to come. PF ik ik Many of us were back at school a couple of days before it opened. We took advantage of the chance to grab good desks and chairs, and between looking after our own needs and those of the school, we found plenty to do. With the exception of Ward Carrington and Pud Thomas, and the additions of Lisso Mims and Bob Raley, who joined us in the winter term, the form was unchanged. Two new masters had joined us. Mr. Wagner was taking Mr. Patterson's place, and Mr. Knopf was in place of Mr. West. Father Mayo and Father Gorham took turns coming down from Kent, so we had a chaplain here all Warn the week. The Old Man had moved his study across the hall to Mr. Cuyler's quarters who was now living in the Straight House. Miss Bull's oilice was lodged in the adjoining room. Sixth Form Sacred Studies were started under Father Gorham, and we have enjoyed our Friday evenings with him. Mrs. Eschmann, mother of last year's Senior Prefect, was our new housemother. She has added a great deal to our life here. Football started the day after school opened. There were lots of sixth j - formers on the squad, and we had a good time together on the field. We will long remember the Gunnery Game, 14f14. The spirit shown by the players and by the student body was one of which we can be justly proud. Town' send, Cowan. Newhall, McCoun, Turner, johnson, Milne, Baker, Murchison, Leonard, and Manager Whittemore were awarded let' ters. ln the period after football a soccer team and touchffootball leagues were organf ized. The former played several games, and a combination of the latter journeyed to Kent. Many are the tales of their speed and agility. By now, we were drinking tea and attending sixth form night regularly. The tea was par' ticularly appreciated when the days got colder, Und some of us became regular tea hounds. i Sixth form nights brought the pipe rage, and - ff Ted Eschmann Cclass of '34 and an occasional Sw page thirtyffour

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1935 SOUTH KENT YEAR BOOK 1935 We returned to school after Christmas vacation to one of the coldest winters in years. We had wonderful ice, and Merrell, McCoun, Turner, and Waller made the first hockey team. At the end of the season, Allen Merrell was made next year's captain. Then the blizzard of 1934 hit us, and how we shovelled! It took us one day to open up the road to the station. Some of the drifts were at least ten feet deep. For weeks the snow stayed with us, and many were introduced to the art of skiing. Fortunately there were no calamities, but how we got away unhurt is a mystery. Some of the three' point landings, as well as the bellyfflops, witnessed by pe' destrians seemed unbelievable. At the end of the term, plays were put on. Four members of our class presented one with the Old Man as coach. We are glad that we had a share in Rossiu the inauguration of dramatics at South Kent. It looks as though they are here for our entertainment for many years to come. This spring was a significant one for us because on May First we took over the reins of the school. It hardly seemed possible that it was time for us to step to the helm. The big night arrived. and Newhall, Whittemore, and Merrell were appointed prefects. At that very time we received the sad news of Pop Taylor's death. l Earlier in the term we were glad to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Cuyler back from their honey' moon. It was during this term that Stu Cowan set up his amateur radio station in the print shop. The clickfclick of his telegraph key would summon a large gang to his side. The code proved very annoying for some of the more curious ones, but once he installed his microphone we rested at ease. Then the day dawned when the old familiar landmark of the Ice House on the other side of the lake 1 was taken away. It was with regret that we saw it go, but the landscape is far better I without it. Merrell and McCoun received baseball letters again, and Pop was elected captain. Cowan and Turner were on the l crewg Arty was made captain of that. ' ' Townsend, Milne, and Waller played on the Tom tennis team. The term was over before we page thirtyfthree

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1955 SOUTH KENT YEAR Booicgg 1935 visitorj kept in close touch with the Wilke Pipe Company. Before vacation we witnessed two plays, The Monkey's Paw and Four Of A Kind . Our form was well represented in the casts of both. Rumor has it that the cast of Four Of A Kind went through a hurried rehearsal shortly before the performf ance and were dismayed to find that they had practically forgotten their lines. In spite of all that, the show was a great success. Al Merrell's Chinese, if not authentic, was at least extremely realistic. That fall the parents of Karl Burr Cclass of '34Q presented a very beautiful pitcher to the school to be known as the Headmaster's Cup, and to be given to the boy outstanding in integrity, school spirit, and leadership in the graduf ating class. Once more the Nativity Play brought us to the end of another fall term. There was a noticeable change in the school's appearance when we got back. During vacation Martin and Victor had cut down the Pine Tree. For years it had been the highest thing around school until the chapel spire was built. Perhaps it felt that it deserved a rest, awellf earned one at that. This term was the occasion of two rather important week ends. First of all we had the alumni reunion. Over forty of them returned, and the school had its hands more than full. The Sixth Form was asked to join the gathering on Saturday night, and a good time was had by all. The other weekfend was rather unique for South Kent, too. It was when the feminine influf ence hit the school for sure. Five sixth formers invited girls up. Unfortunately the weather man let them down a bit. The slush was terrific. Nevertheless the rest of us saluted those five for the way they overcame all such obstacles. Six of our form got their letters at the annual hockey banquet, They were Merrell, McCoun, Turner, Townsend, and Managers Baker and Leonard. The last week or so of the term brought a German Measle scare. The infirmary was soon full of the i bugs. However, everyone was discharged in Jorma time to go home. CHUCK page thirtyffive