Saint Marks School - Lion Yearbook (Southborough, MA)

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smoked over the weekend were put on bounds and on probation for the rest of the term. At the dance, Juang went around candidly asking girls, Are you wolfable?', while Thump, who did not see fit to ask, just went ahead and scored. Time dragged endlessly. Tony spent most of his time playing solitaire with yellow and black cards, Pete made one final desper- ate lunge at the post Cthe job of H.lNI., cryptically speakingl, Ollie ravaged New cl0I'l'ld0l', while Jim, Mait, and Juang amused them- selves by simply setting the school on fire. Tom B. and Apex, the Hypoman, later to become fire commissioner, saved the school from ruing Tom, by grabbing the nearest axe and chopping the French Department to kindling wood, and Johnny, by pouring tons of water on the flames. In the spring term the baseball team retrieved the name of St. Mark's as Peter pitched a one hitter to Groton. Noteworthy is the fact that on the nine were eight Fifth Formers. The spring term proved successful also for its numerous picnics which showed that the form had been rapturously conquered by YYordsworth's love of hlother Nature. Vile were torn by the idea of parting with the Seed and Hook, who are in the Army Air Corps, Clarky and Shaf- tee, in the Navy, and Hair, at the U. of V. VI Brent, Bozell turned up two Weeks late our Sixth Form year with hayseed still in his hair. It was rumored that his stage had been held up somewhere near Dodge C ity. Yerango was aghast, 6'Cud id oud, vood you, do you mean dey still 'ave dose oud dere?', The quadrangle, where faculty meetings took place, was wonderf ul. Une master, a higher up, appeared amused by the whole affair, until in Jim, he perceived with per- plexity a marked similarity to himself. Arbitrarily mass meetings and conversations on the quad involving more than two people were decreed verboten. Football, this year was more earnest than last, for we had been counting

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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

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on a victory over Groton since our Second Form year. Doubt entered our mind as news of their scores rolled in. The fight itself was hard, but Groton had it from the start, and we vowed revenge in the spring term. On Belmont we daily followed with our eyes Jim, Juang, and Fi-Fi making for the Spa in search of respite from prosaic school duties and the dig- nified association of the eminent dramatic critic. VVest Corridor was fascinating with AJ. frequently calling corridor meetings to inform us, Of course your behavior is impossiblef, Junius and Jim would agree wholeheartedly. The bells in our corridor rang loud and frequent, but all they did was in- form us as to where we should have been or how late we were. One evening Mike blew loudly on a crow-call in Mr. Brinley's study- hall. Mr. Brewster was away so Fred CMike had not yet confessedl hit upon a devilish scheme: he im- mediately ordered each and every unsuspecting bystander who was not in study-hall into study-hall: so tactful, so sensible a solution. One evening the Beetle returned, momentarily only, however, for when his Biology Y group went to see him, the strain was too much. Neither hide nor hair nor blue suit has been seen of him since. About this time, hir. Eaton, failing in health, was forced to leave. His absence was greatly felt. His Y Latin A class of '42-,4-3 will never forget his wit or the class, which, because of him, was con- sidered the best of the morning. With a sigh of relief, hir. Hill re- moved to Dorm D where the going was easier, thereby forcing mar- ried masters to give up a week of married lifev as Sammy candidly remarked. hir. Brewster, realizing the necessity, granted us five days at Thanksgiving. Sixth Form en- thusiasm for this plan was great. Hugor planned a trip to Arizona, but the idea, although romantic, was impractical, and the little Colonel was forced to be satisfied with Cambridge. French C became more and more confusing. Une day H.F. pleaded, I try to be fair. lNIy as- signments are short and easyf'