Tabor Academy - Fore n Aft Yearbook (Marion, MA)

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RICHMOND WOODS BACHELDER 1943 Naval Air Corps lVith a rapt expression on his face, this sleepy-eyed addict of jungle rhy- thm sets throughout XYashburn study hall the mystic syncopation of a throb- bing tom-tom. or at least as near to it as two hands and a desk top can pro- duce. Able to discuss with ease the jazzically profound, HBatch will in- evitably lean to the unequalled superi- ority of a certain Mr. Ellington. VVith enthusiastic indifference he breezes through everything he under- takes, showing how in soccer and track. XYith similar suavity and a minimum of effort, he came near to establishing another Newton township in aiding dateless corridor mates for the winter dance. Here's how, and good luck to one who could feel the rhythm in a banging radiator. JUSTUS ADAMS BAILEY 1942 U. S, Marine Corps Gus is one of those strong silent characters. XVhat he says. which isn't much, is not very loud. but it is usually well worth saying. A steady worker, and voluntary head of the wood detail, Gus is also possessed of a sense of humor that does credit to his New England background. XVhen you catch that glint in his eye, bewareg many a time has Mr. l-lunt's English been sent into hysterics by his gentle sarcasm. A consistent burner of the midnight oil, except during the football season when he is one of the teams depend- ables, he has managed through dint of hard work to keep his marks at a very respectable level. ln so doing he has sacrificed none of his keen enjoyment in the various activities at school. Al- though of a somewhat retiring nature. he hides behind his serious. almost puritanical, exterior a very definite capacity for riotous living, and an in- imitable sense of humor. Bach Soccer 45 Track 45 Ten- nis 45 Banquet Com- mittee 4. f'C11.r Football 4 Letter 5 League Basketball 35 Schooner Crew 35 Squad Leader 45 Dance Com- mittee.

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rrRiC1,f Soccer 43 Wrestliiig 43 Tennis 4. 'fI?i1I Soccer 3, 4 Letterg League Basketball 3, 4g Cup Crew 3, Glee Club 45 Bushnell Bridge Club 45 Dramatic Club 43 Sailing 45 Roast Com- mittee 4. ERIC HARVEY AIKENS 1943 Army Scuffing softly along XVashburn's murky depths at 6.30 every morning will be found this wide awake fellow, on the way to make shining his cheru- bic countenance. Wlien zero hour for breakfast approaches, braving shoes and anything else within reach of a sagging bed, he tactfully awakens the rest of the house. Even with this prov- en method of losing friends, Elric still retains his popularity by simply not committing himself to anything con- troversial, and by letting Givvy do all the talking. Finding him to be a man of moods, though, we give warning to all en- countering him when an ear-piercing Holiday For Stringsn is not on his pursed lips. Playing a substantial game of soc- cer and tumbling through the active wrestling season unruffled, Eric car- ries on in his sedate but affable man- ner. WILLIAM MCDONALD ALLEN 1942 U. S. Navy Air Corps Almost everything Bill does, he does to enjoy himself. His methods vary from a mild form of philosophy, and giving what should appear to be ser- ious advice, to the simplest practical joke. and he is generally either laugh- ing with you loudly or at you quietly. His activities range from soccer and boxing to some studying, to after- lights merrymaking, and it is only be- tween these that he relaxes. But this can never be for longg if there is any mischief-making going on, Bill is prob- ably one of the instigators, and his laugh will he among the loudest. The high point of his week, however, comes on Sunday afternoon. for Bill is an inveterate walker, and as a native of Marion he knows just what to do.

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Auf Sailing 23 W'inter Crew 23 Crew 2, 33 Football 3, 4 Letter3 Track 3, 43 Dance Committee 43 Townie Bridge Club 43 Squad Leader 4. i Bob Schooner Crew 45 VVrest- ling 43 Crew 43 Fore 'N' Aft 43 Dramatic Club 43 Glee Club 43 Dance Committee 4. JOHN AUSTIN BELDEN, JR. 1941 U. S. Coast Guard Belden aims and fires and misses. He is on one of his 5.00 A, M. jaunts through the marshes with his usual run of luck. However, at 9 o'clock sharp he is in his seat and ponder- ing over his studies. One of the es- teemed members of the Townie Bridge C lub and a hardy outdoor man, Bel- den has been a valuable asset in sports. During a football game, he can be seen holding his own in the middle of the battle. Being amiable and always ready for a good argument, he is welcome in every 'fbull session. His companions now mourn his absence, for he has en- tered the armed services. SNELLING ROBINSON BRAINARD 1943 Harvard It seems that the best time for this one to study is during the unholy hours of the night, but whenever they are, we End they hold mystic charm for him. By his magic grades we are con- vinced, for one cannot go much higher. VVith domineering stride, straining even his lanky frame, he pounds down XYashburn's corridor, a blank expres- sion reflecting in no way his likely struggle with involved metaphysics or the problem of getting more from that sleepy heehive. One should not judge Snelling until a typical unbeatable com- position is seen, or the man's never- say-die attitude at Town Meeting re- veals him of strong and feasible con- victions, the products of a prolific brain. Tangling with the best of them in wrestling this winter, he was found a hard man to floor. VVe think he shall follow through that way always, and be a right swell fellow to boot.