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

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SOUTH KENT SCHOOL xx.. QP Straight The Fall production of Command Decision saw our form with a monopoly of the parts. Rodger Neidlinger had the lead while Len Gibbons, Franny Coleman, Rick Carter and Sandy Severance were in the supporting roles. Except for occasional crises that will not be mentioned to avoid embarrassment for those concerned, it was a good show. The Winter term saw a gain of responsibility with the advent of Fifth Form weekends. Bob Sanford, Sandy Severance, Dave Wheelock, Marshall Peabody, Reeve Cantus and Dan Graveraux were on the hockey team. The season ended with an astronomical amount of broken hockey sticks, but also with a sense of accomplishment. Toward the end of the term, one of those miracles which now and then happen, descended upon us in the form of feminine charm from Low-Heyward, for a dance with the Fifth and Sixth Forms. We had a ball . The dance put us in a good mood for our introduction to College Board Exams. Most of us managed to crawl from study hall after six hours of solid testing only to struggle home through a blizzard. Rog Back at school again after Spring vacation, we were swallowed up by numerous activities which left us little time to think. Sportswise, the form played an integral part. Phil Wilson managed the crew while Spencer Reynolds coxed the first boat with Al Pease rowing num- ber two. Alf Maybach stroked the seconds while Rodger Neidlinger, Rick Carter, and Frannie Coleman were in the third boat, The most interesting incident of the crew season occured when the third boat sank while racing Gunnery on Lake Waramaug amid the cries of who puled the cork ? Although some still attest to sabotage, most people generally agree that it must have been a stray iceberg in the fog. Nick Jenks and Al Mathews were one and two on the tennis team, which had another steady season. Dave Wheelock, Bob Sanford and Reeve Cantus gave their support to the baseball team. In dra- matics the form again monopolized the boards. Brian Woodward held the lead in the Spring production of Room Service . In the supporting roles were Rodger Neidlinger, Dave Wheelock, and Ted Posselt. T' . t , 3 X Chris Rolly Wild Bill

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fll lll SOUTH KENT SCHOOL . G ii' at ,H- H15 Muskrat Rick . . . And Friend Before the term had gone far tragedy struck. The sling shot arsenal on the Second Floor of the Schoolhouse was disposed of and jolly Wrinkle Wilkinson went out of the armament business. One of the main points of interest in the spring term was the beginning of the new library. The construction was heralded one morning by the clanging and chugging of bulldozers and the work proceeded rapidly. Mothers' and Fathers' weekends came and went in rapid succession and with the arrival of Hell Week and exam time the end drew nigh. Dave Wheelock was again elected to Council along with Alan Pease. In accordance with tradition the Fourth Form waited during the Prize Day meal. We were free at 3:00 to leave and did so looking forward to a long-awaited vacation. We returned to Pigtail with hopes and spirits high. We had finally reached the upper school. Al Pease was elected president of our form and we were represented in council by Dave Wheelock and Al Pease. The biggest addition that greeted our eyes was the progress made on the library during the summer. Even more startling was the color scheme with which it was adorned. A bright yellow entry caused much comment. There were two new faces gracing the facultyg Mr. Stephens and Father Chase. Mr. Whittemore had returned after his leave of absence of a year. With him he brought that d--n general , the subject of his thesis, to keep him company. The Fall term passed quite smoothly. Our form was represented by Sandy Severance, Bob Sanford, jim Daly, Dave Wheelock, Al Mathews, Len Gibbons, Nick Frost, Al Pease and Marshall Peabody on the first football team. With occasional pauses for the adoration of the numer- ous flights of ducks that passed over-head, during which Ma Brown would stand agape, we had an eventful season, to say the least. The Gunnery game was played under rather harrowing conditions, namely three inches of snow. It was the best game of the season and every- body was sure that if we had used snow shoes instead of cleats, we would have won. Chief

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'K as SOUTH KENT SCHOOL Towards the end of the year, Frannie Coleman took over the Pigtail as editor. Lenny Gibbons, Dave Wheelock, Sandy Severance, and Nick Leeming were chosen as pre- fects for the coming year. With Prize Day the year came to an end, and with it a realization that we were Sixth Formers. With some disbelief as to where the term had gone we left to enjoy our summer vacation only to re- turn next year to head the school. We returned to Pigtail the Tuesday before school ofiicially opened to clean up and such, after a three .month period of peace and quiet. On the following day foot- ball practice began which activity found many of us stumbling to the side of the field attempting to catch our breath. However, those who managed to survive the first few days went on to greater heights, the first team. These athletes were, Lenny Gibbons, Dave Wheelock, Rick Carter, Brian Woodward, Roger DeVore, Nick Leeming, Reeve Cantus, Sandy Severance, and Max . Your author almost died in the shuffle. Shortly after this game, to the joy of all, the school recessed for the Thanksgiving vacation. Not only were we glad to get home but it was the getting away from that P 8: G laundry soap. It seems that we were offered another war surplus bargain, which our beloved business manager just couldn't resist. The skin is now growing back and all is forgiven. When that lovely white stuff began to fall we got out the snow shovel and brooms and headed for the lake. Representing our form this year on the first team were Lenny Gibbons, Dave Wheelock, Sandy Severance, and Reeve Cantus. On the leagues Chief Lavino tied for first place with the Old Men . Somehow the latter managed to win the league title, although it was impos- sible to see how the Old Men mustered the power and stamina to outlast the Chief . We also composed a major portion of the Ham 'n Eggers . This proved to be a great deal of fun, and we even managed to win a few games on the side, After the snow carnival was over Spring reared its ugly head. Most of the form was participating in Hrst team baseball, crew, tennis, or pencil pushing . None of these four sports was too successful. The tennis team had its usual steady season, while baseball and crew chalked up numerous moral victories. Rence With the advent of Prize Day we all had one thought in common, we had to take leave from SKS and all its extended opportunities. Regardless of our future plans, we knew that a part of us would remain at South Kent. Wheels ,A Max Don't Take That Picture Willy