Saint Marks School - Lion Yearbook (Southborough, MA)

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tion-shattering event stimulated the omnipresent form spirit. The following week was spent throwing ping-pong balls around madly, and we looked to a bright future the following year with Gil as Head lXIo. Little did we know. Q, In the fall of '4Q, our ranks were increased by two new specimens, namely, Crusher Pihl, man o' steel, and the mentor from Ari- zona whose sole topics of conver- sation were dry ice and stale beer. Wie were fortunate also to acquire Bromo, who had had just about enough of his own form. Football seemed endless, a series of disappointments such as would depress any coach. The team, shackled by injuries to key play- ers, was rightfully qualified as Hponderous, unimaginative, and pachydermousf' The Groton game, although a cold defeat, showed a slight improvement. Browny be- gan his imperialistic career by being elected our next football captain. By then Chan had managed to install a regular arsenal in his room together with a well provided stock of tobacco. Perhaps it was then that the lNIajor detected the smell of powder in the air, for he efficiently put an end to such indis- criminate hoarding. New Corridor acquired novel forms of enjoyment which consisted of firing flaming tennis balls down the corridor. Une such missile found its way into A.J.'s quarters, who, not knowing whether this intrusion was meant as a sign of Godly wrath, began by having a numinous and instant- ly converted himself to the ro- mantic cause. not without having first removed the unorthodox form of recreation. P.Ql.H.M., which stands for Power-Crazed-Head-lVIonitor, un- der the spell of new activities, de- cided to raid the rooms one day, and was amazed at What he found. This bad policy was no doubt transmitted to some of us, who, encouraged by this looting, organ- ized a commando raid into the

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aged to come out a little ahead, but classic was the error Brad made in trying to bluff the Goob who had five sevens. Lips had a pair of jacks. Major found out about it one fine day, and we were asked if we didn't know we could- n't get away with that sort of thing around here. At the end of the term we sustained the loss of Langshaw, who for the third set of exams in a row, flunked five for Hve. His wit we will never forget. Snow settled with the winter term, and the boys in the Sixth Form constructed a snowman mod- eled after our Head. Indignation arose in our ranks, and hlait disapproving of such rank disre- spect, conceived the noble idea of melting it with hot towels. Steve and Anth also lent a hand. The rest of the form followed suit, and soon a battle royal raged, Tony's room getting the worst of it. Sawin saw Ijams, and yelled down to Rod Thompson and Curtis, Come on, boys, let's get him. People ran around madly, but there were no casualties in our ranks. That afternoon, Horse-collar, photo- graphing the statue was clipped by a snowball. He told us he was fed to the ears' Later in the term, Seedy, in a one man revolt against Sawin's regime in North 3, thrashed him to within an inch of his life. WVe were in our prime those days, and the boys would meet in Yummy's room, and padlock people to his bed. These affairs were the predecessors of the Harrys, etc. Lakin told us to keep our eyes on the Balkans. VVe've been doing that for some two and a half years, although we now lack our initial anticipation. Hockey featured Charlie, Hook, Seed, and Phil getting their letters, the Goat for the second time. The rest of the year was un- eventful with illegalities in New Dorm and the trunk room and C.C.'s bomb craze. Jim had an amazing collection of school keys which were put to good use in col- lecting chemicals for this. Isolated in the tower were Tish and Mon- grel, who enjoyed the company of Wang nightly. They exchanged volleys of pellets and B.B.,s with sling-shots and automatic B.B. guns with Hook and Monk who lived over the Dr. The spring term ended with a poor Groton game in which Hub, George, Skin, and Seed received their letters. Bram- mie was elected captain although a mere Fourth Former. This tradi-

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school emporium. The culprits were soon discovered by Tom B., and the raiders decided to own up. Jim was envoyed as their representa- tive before the authorities, and the Major clamored, You can,t get away with that, and sent the culprits into Sunday evening study hall for a month. YYith the arrival of Mr. Brew- ster in the winter term, North Q changed management, and every- one regretted the absence of the wonderful man who would swirl down the corridor every night, clapping his hands and crying, Box time, box time. The hfajor took full possession of the area, and would question P.A.B. at bed-time with, See here, you, where is your partner?', Stodge, Chat, and Goat were accused of playing for the plauditsn when the Major heard of their freezing their heads on one very cold night. We should not forget to mention the perfectly fascinating Biology Class with the Blue Beetle. The climax of a series of hilarious classes came when the Beetle sur- rendered, All right, Jim, you win, you win. The victory, however, had no lasting effect, as two days later the Beetle went on, Gentle- men, I don't know what the joke is all about, but this can't go on. I am going to try a little experi- ment. Jim and John, I will have to give you both two marks. The hockey team, with the ex- ception of Gil in the nets, was a Fifth Form organization, with Brammie and Charlie at defense, Fro, Tillie, and the Seed on the first line. The Civics Club, hereto- fore unmentioned, was a thriving organizationg that is, until Gren overheard our version of the trial of Errol Flynn. Livvy and Olly were shaken down, a faculty super- visor was appointed, and the Vivics club of St. lVIark's died a quiet death. The Sixth Form Dance was exciting to say the least. Brucy and others had not counted on Galloping Gil, whom we hold responsible for a meeting of the Form Sunday night. Those who