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SENIOR CLASS FRONT ROW: Plotnick, P., Fairman, Mason, Strassler, Harter, Stonehill, J., Lundy, D. B A C K R O W : Mahon, Simpson, Walters, Stevenson, Gilbert, D., Patterson, Q., Dillman.

THE CLASS OF 1951 Presents

THE CADUCEUS SAINT LUKE'S SCHOOL N E W CANAAN, CONNECTICUT

EDITORIAL Paul Plotnick

BOARD

Edltor

John Stonehill

Managing Editor

William Mason

Associate Editor

Richard Aron

Photography

William Zales

Art Editor

Kent Bloomer

Cartoons

Raymond S. Pearsall

Faculty Advisor

BUSINESS BOARD Roger Fairman Business Manager John Harter

Advertising Manager

Daniel Gilbert

Advertising

Martin Simpson

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DEDICATION It is not without some misgivings that the Class of 1951 leaves behind its fond memories of the old Hilltop. We have made many friends and companions who have probably shaped our future lives. For this reason the Class of 1951 takes great pleasure in dedicating this CADUCEUS to Miss Ruth A. Hancock in appreciation of her constant and devoted service to St. Luke's.

More than a friend, she is the guiding inspiration of the younger boys here at school. It is with hearty appreciation that the Senior Class dedicates its Yearbook to her with the wish that she may always be as successful in all her undertakings as she is here at St. Luke's School.

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MISS RUTH A. HANCOCK

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JOSEPH R. K I D D Headmaster English A.B., Lafayette College; B.D., Yale University; Ph.D., University of Edinburgh.

H E N R Y P. G R A V E S Assistant Headmaster French A.B., Brown University; M.A., Harvard University.

WILLIAM V O N FABRICE Mathematics German B.S., Cornell University; M.S., Columbia University; New York University.

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R A Y M O N D S. PEARSALL Social Studies Latin A.B., Amherst College; M.A., Columbia University; Hofstra College.

JOSEPH A. SCULLY Mathematics Science B.S., Dayton University; M.S., Washington University.

WILLIAM P. M A R A Spanish Latin A.B., Holy Cross College; University of Connecticut; M.A., Fordham University; Columbia University.

WILLIAM J. CIBERE Social Studies Science A.B., Franklin and Marshall College; M.A..

N e w York University.

JOHN A. WHITE English Mathematics Hamilton College; Cert., N e w Paltz State Teachers College; B.S., Albany State Teachers College; Yale University.

RUTH A. H A N C O C K Grade Four B.S., Danbury State Teachers College; M.A., New York University

G R A Y SELLARS Grades Two and Three A.B., Boston University; M.A., Boston University School of Education.

L A U R A M. BAILEY Art B.F.A., Syracuse University; N e w York University; University of Southern California.

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R O B E R T A. D I L L M A N Norwalk Dance Committee 3, 4; Athletic Assoc. 3, Mgr. 4; Sentinel 3; Football Mgr. 4.

Bob in the past two years has shown through his work on the various committees that he is capable of handling almost any task. H e has been one of the key m e n in the Athletic Association this year, and his work as one of the football managers was highly commendable.

H e has also served on the Dance Committee, and he can always be found at a School dance, sporting a plaid vest or an extra-loud necktie.

W e are confident that Bob should be able to conquer almost any obstacles that arise in the future.

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ROGER M. FAIRMAN Stamford Athletic Assoc. 3, Mgr. 4; Dance C o m mittee 3, 4; Football Mgr.4; C A D U C E U S 4; Baseball Mgr. 3; Student Council 4.

First making his presence felt in our Sophomore year, Roger soon became a link in Hilltop affairs. His outstanding characteristics included a love for business and a desire for leadership, both of whicfi he ultimately attained. In his Senior year, Rog became responsible for the Business Department of the C A D U C E U S , and he had a hand in most of the other organizations. In school work, Roger was noted for his intense discussions, his coldness towards mathematics, and his professed reactionary tendencies. Roger's dependability and hard work assure us that some day he will be an ontstanding figure in the business world.

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D A N I E L J. G I L B E R T Norwalk

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First joining our class in the tenth grade, Danny's constant good will and magnetic personality will make his departing a loss to all of us. H e made his outstanding contributions to the School in the form of service, and it is hard to conceive of the Dance Committee and Athletic Association functioning smoothly without him. If asked about his work, D a n would probably reply that wine, women, and Mr. Skully make the world go 'round; h o w about that? Since everything that he has undertaken has been done well, w e are all sure that his carefree manner combined with a sincerity of purpose will continue to keep him successful in the future.

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JOHN V. HARTER Norwalk Football 3, 4; Hockey 2; CADUCEUS 4; Senior Prom Committee 4; Dance Com-

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John is another of the older St. Lukians, joining the class of '51 in the ninth grade. Johnnie's m a n y pranks and tricks are born manfully by his fellow classmates, w h o k n o w that underneath it all, he is a studious and well-liked fellow. Though not possessing great size or exceptional bulk, John was a sixty-minute guard on the Varsity for the last two years. H e is one of the few Seniors to attain a coveted position on the Honor Roll, and this he did quite a few times. John's friendly and generous nature will give h i m a good head start on the road to success.

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DAVID W. L U N D Y New Canaan Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Choir 4; Hockey 1, 2.

Dave is the outdoor sportsman of the Senior class. N o t only is he talented in athletics, but it is rumored that he can hit anyone between the eyes with his trusty deer rifle. His huge capacity for St. Luke's food has become almost a legend with the boys at his favorite meeting place.

Dave attained fame not only for his fine physique and his tales of the Wild West; but he was the first m e m b e r of the class of 1951 to enter the armed forces. Steady and sincere, Dave should have no trouble in the future, whether he be a Marine lieutenant or a real-estate agent.

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WILLIAM H. M A H O N Norwalk Football 4; Choir 4; Basketball Coach 4; Chairman Senior Prom Committee 4.

Though this was Bill Mahon'sfirstyear on the Hilltop, his quiet manner, good sense of humor, and all-around sports ability will leave a lasting impression with his many friends. Besides playing afinegame of foorball, and acting as alternate captain, he organized and coached the basketball team, and w e hear that he is a fine baseball player also.

H e will be remembered for hisfinetenor singing voice, being one of the few members of the Christmas Choir to sing consistently on key. Bill's genial manner will stand him in good stead in the years to come.

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WILLIAM P. M A S O N N e w Canaan Senior Prom Committee 4; Sentinel 3, Editor 4; Student Council 3, Chairman 4; Athletic Assoc. 3; Football 4, Mgr. 3; Class Secretary 4; C A D U C E U S 4.

Ever since Billfirstentered the School some years ago, his n a m e has appeared regularly on the Honor Roll each year. High marks are only one of Bill's attributes. In addition, he has headed numerous drives, and his efficient handling has raised record sums of money. Bill was very active in extra-curricular activities both inside the class room and outside. Under his editorship, the Sentinel continued to keep the boys both amused and informed. His personal virtues include a sparkling sense of humor coupled with an infectious laugh. After graduation, Bill intends to study law, and judging from his past record, his success is inevitable.

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QUENTIN L. PATTERSON Norwalk Football 2, 3, 4.

Quentin is one of the older St. Lukians, havingfirstascended the Hill in the eighth grade. His ability to see the humorous in everyday things has been the delight of his classmates and the despair of his teachers. Quent is one of the Class athletes, and his football prowess has earned him a niche on the St. Luke's All-Star Squad. His mathematical ability is well k n o w n to his classmates, w h o frequently consult h i m for help. W e are sure that Quentin's perserverence will eventually enable him to attain whatever goal in life he m a y strive for.

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PAUL D. PLOTNICK Stamford Sentinel 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Athletic Assoc. 3, 4; C A D U C E U S Editor 4.

Paul "P. D." Plotnick has been with the Class since 1948, when he climbed the Hill from Stamford for thefirsttime. H e is known not only for his cream-colored Ford, but also for his spontaneous jokes on almost any subject. His work on the Sentinel is one of the finest sports writers ever, will set a new goal for the columnists of the future.

This, however, is not his only activity, for he can be seen at almost every dance, making someone laugh with his imitation German accent.

Thus it is not hard to see w h y Paul will undoubtedly be a success.

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M A R T I N R. SIMPSON Darien Dance Committee 3, Chair. 4; Sentinel 3, 4; Athletic Assoc. 3, 4; Football Mgr. 4;

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Martin has been here longer than most of us, but ever since he came to the Hilltop way back in the sixth grade, he has been accepted as an integral part of the Class of 1951. His willingness to participate in many of the school activities has gained for him the respect and friendship of all his classmates. Martin will long be remembered for his great green "chariot", which has been the object of many a comment since thefirstday he drove it into the parking lot. Because of his many attributes and his ease in making new friends, we feel sure that Martin will make a success of whatever he undertakes.

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R O N A L D M. STEVENSON Stamford Football 4; Choir 4; Dance Committee 4.

Coming to the Hilltop from Stamford High School, Ronny was quickly accepted as a member of the St. Luke's family. His irrepressible good nature and his "hot rod" will remain in the minds of his classmates for a long time. On the gridiron, his standout play as a defensive lineman helped spark the varsity to a successful season. In the classroom he participated readily in class discussions, and he showed a marked interest in thefieldof Physics. Because of his knowledge of the things around him, as well as hisfinepersonality, we of the Class of 1951 feel that Ronny will some day be a success in his chosen profession.

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J O H N J. S T O N E H I L L Norwalk Dance Committee 2, 3, 4; Athletic A^soc.

2, 3, 4; Sentinel 3; C A D U C E U S 3, Editor 4; Choir 4; Senior Prom 3, 4.

John joined us at the beginning of his Sophomore year, but he lost no time in gaining the friendship of just about everybody here at school.

His much publicized skill in the field of art plus his knowledge of world affairs and the Canadian woods always served as topics of discussion in case classes seemed to become dull. Johnny's irrepressible good humor and his ability to talk his way out of almost any situation in which he becomes involved will always remain in the class's m e m ory. With talents such as these, John should find success without any trouble at all.

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D A V I D H. STRASSLER Westport Football 3, Capt. 4; Choir 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Basketball 4; Class President 4.

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First emerging from the wilds of Weston in the ninth grade, Dave brought with him an exhuberant personality and a marked enthusiasm toward his studies. Indeed, his marks were such as to place him high on the Honor Roll, a feat of no mean accomplishment, when you consider all of the other activities our genial Class President participated in — Captain and star half-back on the Football team, Student Council m e m ber, Basketball star, outstanding catcher on the school nine, Head Study Hall Proctor, and all-around great guy. His famous "last shot" in basketball will bring m a n y a laugh in future years. With Dave's easy-going temperament, the future should be a breeze for him.

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Coming to us from the town of Ridgefield, Rodney almost immediately became recognized as a good student and an ardent lover of m u sic. His noon-hour concerts on the organ and his active, diligent work in organizing a successful school choir at Christmas time were just two of the things which will be remembered about Rodney. H e has an ability to laugh even if something isn't funny, and his knowledge of Physics and Mathematics is well-known throughout our Class. Making the Coast Guard Academy is not easy, but w e think that Rodney will take it in his stride.

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SENIOR CLASS Most Handsome Dave Lundy Best Athlete Dave Strassler Most Witty Paul Plotnick Best Student Bill Mason Most Polite Martin Simpson Answer To a Maiden's Prayer Roger Fairman

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HALL OF FAME Smoothest Talker Bill Mason Class Debater John Stonehill Most Modest Martin Simpson Socialite Bill Mahon Done Most for the "Hilltop" Bob Dillman Done Most to the "Hilltop" Roger Fairman

CLASS HISTORY We, the Class of 1951, are packing up and preparing to descend the familiar Hill once again, but this time not merely to leave for home and return another day. This time we are leaving St. Luke's, which has been our home away from home for the past four years, to go out into the world and see if things are really as bad as they say. As we look back into the past, we remember a certain day in September, 1947, when another summer had come to a close, and the original members of our class, Simpson, Mason, and Lundy, looked forward with no great enthusiasm to another year of school. As they reached the top of the Hill, they noticed that there were some other Freshmen milling around in the halls. These, they later learned, were Dave Strassler, John Harter, and Quentin Patterson. For all of us this was our first year in the upper school, and we started off by leading the grim life of Freshmen, studying very little even though we were told that this was thefirstyear that our marks would count for college. College, however, seemed so remote to us at the time that none of us even gave it a second thought. This year found Strassler, Harter, and Patterson on Mr. Mara's League Team, while Lundy secured a berth on the Varsity.

As the Sophomore year began, most of us realized that we hadfinallyleft the spitballthrowing stage behind us and were now assuming new places of responsibility in the school.

This year was our big one as far as new additions to the class were concerned, for we added John Stonehill, Paul Plotnick, Roger Fairman, Rodney Walters, Bob Dillman, and Dan Gilbert to our already famous ranks. These boys, we felt sure, would make our class noted for something, and we were right, for Walters showed his talents on the organ, while Fairman proved that money speaks lounder than words.

Stonehill demonstrated his technique in the field of art and also showed us all just how to go about aggravating Dr. Kidd. Plotnick found himself mysteriously on the "Sentinel" staff, and Strassler, the only one among us w h o tried to seem law-abiding, was elected to the Student Council. Both Gilbert and Stonehill appeared at all the dances sporting steady dates.

Our Junior year opened with an unusual spurt of enthusiasm, because after reaching

school, w e found that n o w w e were only one step from the top of the ladder, and w e had gained n e w positions of importance together with a slight bit of (for lack of a better word) respect from the younger group. W e saw m e m bers of our class, such as Strassler, Mason, and Fairman proctoring study halls, while others like Dillman, Simpson, and Stonehill were on the Dance Committee and Athletic Association.

In this year the class did not increase at all, and w e began to feel that it hadfinallysettled d o w n and would not go through any more of the sudden changes which had typified its earlier years.

Plotnick again showed his ability at making the most out of any sporrs story whether it spelled victory or defeat for the Maroon and Gray.

Harter followed his brother's footsteps by playing on the Varsity, and Strassler did his share in both football and baseball. T h e year wenr by faster than ever before, and almost before w e realized it, w e were in the middle of exams.

Although, after the exams were over, many of us had fears of never becoming Seniors, w e retired for the S u m m e r with fair hopes for the coming year.

Autumn rolled around, and we, the new and mighty Seniors, leaving behind the carefree bliss of vacation, marched proudly into chapel. T o our group, w e added Ronny Stevenson and Bill M a h o n and, deciding that this was the year for real accomplishment, w e settled d o w n to real work. Simpson and Gilbert were n o w CoChairmen of the Dance Committee; Fairman piloted a DeSoto and headed the Business Staff of the Caduceus; Mason took over as Chairman of Student Council; and Strassler caprained the football team. The newcomers, M a h o n and Stevenson, proved themselves quite capable, for both starred on the football team, and Stevenson became well-known for his '34 hot rod.

Mahon, later in the year, coached and played on the first St. Luke's basketball team in many a season. The Senior Class parties took their toll, but everyone, including Barbara Jean, recovered. While Stonehill and Plotnick manned the Caduceus, Walters lent his talent to form a school choir. In the meantime, Dillman, Patterson, and Harter could be seen actively participating (one way or another) in almost every Physics class. The school dances set a new high in attendance, the Seniors participating with their various belles trailing behind.

A s w e come to a close of our four years on the Hilltop, w e cannot help thinking of all the good times w e have had; and, although w e n o w take our leave and go on to the higherfieldsof learning, w e k n o w that the St. Luke's Spirit will stay right along with us no matter what w e do or where w e go.

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CLASS WILL T o Dr. Kidd

A glamorous blonde secretary (his 16th)

T o Mr. Pearsall

A genuine "Hot Dog" and an acting prah

T o Mr. Skully

A successful experiment

To Mr. Mara

A n airtight infield

T o Mr. Graves

Some French postcards

To Mr. V o n

A set of Bar Bells

To Mr. White

A Charles Atlas course

To Mr. Taylor

Girdle and Wife

To Miss Hancock

A bull whip

To Miss Sellars

A Northern drawl

T o The Schmidts

A good kitchen crew

I, Bob Dillman, will m y excess weight to John Donaldson.

I, Roger Fairman, will m y generosity to Frank Bloomer.

I, D a n Gilbert, will m y proctor's seat to Fred Patterson.

I, John Harter, will m y sense of humor to Foster Bancroft.

I, Dave Lundy, will m y bulging muscles to Bob Rapp.

I, Bill Mahon, will m y many belles to Mike Carey.

I, Bill Mason, will m y sentinel post to Bob Tyler.

I, Quentin Patterson, will m y parking space to Fred Lippert.

I, Paul Plotnick, will m y German accent to anyone w h o canfigureout h o w to use it.

I, Martin Simpson, will m y quiet manner to Jimmy Woods.

I, Ronny Stevenson, will m y driving ability (?) to Chris Smiles.

I, John Stonehill, will Pat's brown eyes to Bob Boatright.

I, Dave Strassler, will m y "last shot" to Newell Davis.

I, Rodney Walters, will m y musical ability to Pete Weiller.

As for the rest of the Junior Class.

T o Elihu Schlam w e will a razor.

T o Steve Osman we will a dark corner on the dance floor.

T o Ricky Aron w e will a darker corner on the dance (?) floor.

T o Richy Martin we will a ticket for the Policemen's Ball.

T o Leslie Franklin w e will a position on the basketball team.

To Billy Zales w e will many curvacious models.

T o John Gould we leave a new convertible top and rest of car.

T o Ed Dexter w e leave our place on the bench.

T o Ronnie Weber w e will our old crib notes.

To Sam Halsey we will compulsory accident insurance and a new car.

T o the rest of the school w e leave good times and fond temembrances.

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F R O N T R O W : Bancroft, Osman, Martin, Patterson, F., Weiller, Woods, Aron, Zales, W., Lippert, Smiles.

B A C K R O W : Gould, Tyler, Carey, Rapp, D;xter, Donaldson, Schlam, Davis, N., Weber, Bloomer, F., Franklin, Halsey.

JUNIOR CLASS We, the Junior Class, are looking forward to becoming Seniors next year, and a quick resume of the members of the Class of 1952 should convince anyone that w e are a group w h o will adequatelyfillthe shoes of this year's graduating class. In doing this, meet Richard Aron, one of the intellectual influences of the class; "Chatty" Foster Bancroft, w h o has been on the Hilltop since way back when; Ftank Bloomer, Sentinel writer and representative from Riverside; the class comedian, B o b "Bomber" Boatright; Mike Carey, w h o has a good sense of humor and an ability to duck assignments; Newell Davis, a tall, lanky guy, usually hidden behind a flashy tie; "Nervous John" Donaldson, w h o eats more than the rest of the class combined; Les Franklin, showing off his newlyattained license; Johnny Gould, w h o continues to defend his "car" against the sneers of the scornful; S a m Halsey, a fellow with a smile for every occasion; Fred Lippert, whose main ambition in life is to grow two inches; Richie Martin, a friendly sort w h o will help almost anyone; Steve Osman, famous fot his Low-Heywood girl friend; Fred Patterson, continually trying to outwit the faculty; Bob Rapp, one of the brains of the class; Elihu Schlam, one of the select few w h o drive a school car; Chris Smiles, back with us after a "vacation" at boarding school; B o b Tyler, our permanent fixture on the Honor Roll; Ronny Weber, w h o arrived just in time for the Mid-Years; Pete "Tuffy" Weiller, the class wheel; J i m m y W o o d s , w h o spends his time "studying" in the kitchen; and last, but by no means least, Bill Zales, whose debating really "slays" us. A s you can see, ours is a diversified class, and w e should leave our mark in the St. Luke's sands of time.

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F R O N T R O W : Plotnick M., Dykema, Wendt F., Lundy, Green, Bloomer K., Coxe, Ostheimer, Davis R., Neidlinger B., Murphy Jon. B A C K R O W : Rose, Norton, Plotnick S., Capen, Sinclair, Nathanson, Megrue G , Fanning, Ryland M., Lorusso, Fahy.

SOPHOMORE CLASS Having wended our way up to the tenth grade by hook or by crook, (we're not specifying which) the Class of 1953 has manifested itself strongly and in many ways. Our class is one of the most versatile classes the Hilltop has seen or ever will see. It shows a spot of intellect here and there, but consists mainly of easy-going, fun-loving guys who only ask to live and pass subjects.

In a study of the class, we are confronted with Buell Neidlinger, " W h o 'ya bringing to the dance, Capen?"; Pete "Lover-Boy" King, the killer with the women; John Ostheimer, the top scholar of the class; Bobby "I thing maybe I got the shaft" Capen, who also studies a little; Chris Coxe, who plays the drums; Dicky Davis, just an allaround joe; Tim Lundy, the last of a famous line; Johnny Murphy, the class athlete, and a real St. Luke's boy; Thane, Scot, John, and Kent, closely followed by Craig, comprising our famous "Riverside Gang"; Dick "Where's m y Algebra book" Fahy; Fred Wendt, "Yo mean you never heard of Noreen?"; Mark and Stuart Plotnick, representing the Plotnick clan in full force; D o n "Hippo" Rose, piloting his Jeep all over the area; Ben Nathanson, boy sky-scraper; Marvin Green, putting in a good word for Darien girls; Bruce Lorusso, the Model A kid; George Megrue, the silent brain of the class; and lastly, Mike Ryland, wearing dungarees and trying to persuade us all to go camping with him.

This is our beloved Sophomore Class. W e realize that next year our fun is over, and we must gee down to work; and we feel that we are capable of upholding the St. Luke's tradition.

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FRESHMAN CLASS

F R O N T R O W : Wendt J., McNulty, Stonehill R., Marple, Gillespie, Smith Bâ&#x20AC;&#x17E; Smith T. B A C K R O W : Raymond, Brown, Bucknell, Rochlin, Price, Megrue J., Clark C , Strauss.

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F R O N T R O W : Boyle, Plotnick, B., Zales, M., Bradley, Cronin, Gilbert, J., Morsman, Stutson, Wagner.

B A C K R O W : Clemson, Givorovsky, Dawson, Page, McLoughan, Sunde, Beck, Ruhel, Findley, Dial.

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F R O N T R O W : Clarke, Baiter, Ryland, P., Sadtler, McConnell, M., Smith, E., Pinchbeck, John, Neidlinger, Gaines.

B A C K R O W : Toolin, Litchfield, Gardner, Zweben, Wells, Ackerman, H a m m o n d , Levy, Durant, Pinchbeck, Jay, Bartlett.

GRADE SIX

F R O N T R O W : Thomas, Pellanne, P., Lee, Hanson, Morgan, deBearn, Murphy, Jer, Pellanne, P. B A C K R O W : Biers, Bawden, Byers, Dent, Heath, C , Conrow, Sharp, Hamilton.

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GRADE FIVE

F R O N T R O W : Robertson, McConnell, S., Finch, Miss Hancock, Gallavan, Betts, Saxe.

BACK R O W : Clark, M., Boissonas, Sweetland, Miller, Dumper, Taylor.

GRADES FOUR A N D THREE

F R O N T R O W : Miss Sellars, Dixon, Clapper, Skinner, D., Cooperman, Ruegg.

B A C K R O W : Weiser, Heath, H , Paterno, Ferguson, Styron.

STUDENT COUNCIL

F R O N T R O W : Fairman, Sinclair, Mason, Strassler, Dr. Kidd.

B A C K R O W : Srrauss, Weiller, Lippert, Murphy.

This year's Student Council was one of the best in Hilltop history. Under the able chairmanship of Bill Mason, the Council maintained a high standard of good conduct not only in the study halls, but throughout the entire school. Boys called up before the Council were m a d e to study after school, thus helping themselves, rather than being m a d e to carry out a senseless or unnecessary task.

The study halls were the quietest in the history of the school. The Demerit System was once again used to discipline the "good-time boys" w h o persisted in disrupting the study halls. There also appeared to be m u c h less wandering about in the halls this year, and the proctors declared all-out-war on the notorious Coke-Room bull sessions. T h e conduct outside of the building was regulated also by the Student Council members, w h o were relentless in their pursuit of habitual misbehavers.

Members of this year's Student Council included chairman Bill Mason, Dave Strassler, Roger Fairman, Peter Weiller, Fred Lippert, Jonathan Murphy, John Sinclair, and Richard Strauss. All but thefirstthree will probably serve as the nucleus of next year's Student Council.

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SENTINEL

F R O N T R O W : Price, Tyler, Mason, Plotnick, P., Clarke.

B A C K R O W : Mr. Graves, Capen, Simpson, Bloomer, F.

This year, the Sentinel departed from its usual procedure and omitted the advertisements which had adorned its back pages for so m a n y years. T h e school felt that the monetary return from the ads was not worth the time and trouble which was put into them. The result was that the editions of this year's Sentinel were smaller in comparison with those of the past.

The editorial board was headed by Bill Mason, who did an excellent job as Editorin Chief. B o b Tyler became his assistant, and wrote many fine editorials. T h e Sports Editor was Paul Plotnick, whose write ups were enjoyed by the entire student body.

Bobby Capen helped with his views as Assistant Sports Editor, while Frank Bloomer and Howell Price wrote various articles and special features. Martin Simpson's Class Notes were highlights of each issue of the paper, while the lower school enjoyed the articles submitted by T o m m y Clarke, Lower School Editor. T h e faculty advisor was Mr. Graves, w h o worked m a n y hours proof-reading and typing the various stories and articles.

The Sentinel was entered in the annual Columbia Scholastic Press Conference, and was awarded anotherfirstprize as in last year's competition.

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CADUCEUS STAFF

F R O N T R O W : Zales, W., Mason, Plotnick, P., Stonehill, J., Harter.

B A C K R O W : Mr. Pearsall, Simpson, Fairman, Gilbert, D., Bloomer, K, Aron.

W e , the Class of 1951, are proud to present to you this year's C A D U C E U S . In bringing you the many highlights of the past year, w e have endeavored to make this yearbook slightly more informal than those of the past, and w e have also enlarged the Sports Section, featuring for thefirsttime, individual pictures of the football team members.

Our sincere appreciation goes to Mr. Raymond S. Pearsall, our faculty advisor, whose continual help, constant patience, and invaluable assistance have made the difficult task of organizing and editing this edition immeasurably easier, and w e also wish to thank all of the others w h o have helped in making this book possible. W e will always remember the wonderful times which w e have had here on the Hilltop, and w e are sure that in future years, upon opening this book, those wonderful times will once again be fresh in our memories. A s w e leave the Hilltop, w e can only say that it has been a pleasure to compile and edit the 1951 C A D U C E U S for you, and w e sincerely hope that you, the undergraduates and incoming Seniors, will have your full measure of good times also.

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DANCE COMMITTEE

F R O N T R O W : Ostheimer, Price, Fairman, Gilbert, D., Simpson, Stonehill, J., Woods, Fahy.

B A C K R O W : Lundy, Plotnick, S., Nathanson, Stevenson, Walters, Capen, Murphy, Green, Dillman.

This year's Dance Committee has been without a doubt the largest in the school's history. Dan Gilbert and Martin Simpson, co-chairmen of the Committee, have had the helpful advice of Charley Taylor in planning the most successful dances in many a school year.

The Hallowe'en Dance was well attended. George Blum's Orchestra played in an atmosphere of pumpkins and witches, while St. Lukian's danced away the hours. The Christmas Dance saw a snow and ice storm almost cancel the affair, but Hugh Golden's Orchestra plus a surprisingly large number of hardy souls showed up at 10:00, and a successful dance was held after all. The Valentine Dance was attended by sixty couples, after Dr. Kidd had announced that unless forty tickets were sold, the dance was to be forgotten. The large turnout definitely showed the popularity of the school dances, and as a result, everyone is looking forward to the Senior Prom.

The Dance Committee has worked vary hard decorating and undecorating before and after every dance, and each member of the Committee deserves a lot of credit. This Dance Committee will serve as a model for such organizations in the future, and so will the dances which it sponsored.

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SENIOR PROM COMMITTEE

F R O N T R O W : Mahon, Mason, Stonehill J. B A C K R O W : Gilbert, Simpson.

Each year here at school , the Senior Class sponsors one big dance, the Senior Prom.

This gala event usually takes place in June either shortly before C o m m e n c e m e n t or immediately after it.

In January, the Senior Class elected Bill Mahon and Bill Mason to act as co-chairmen ot the Senior P r o m Committee, and D a n Gilbert, Martin Simpson, and John Stonehill were also appointed, due to their past experience as members of the Dance Committee.

M r . and Mrs. Schmidt will be on hand for thefirsttime to prepare the refreshments for the occasion, and w e feel that their kitchen magic will assure us some fine refreshments.

Every year, each Senior Class claims rhat its Prom will be the best ever, and although the Class of 1951 usually strives for originality,we are also of the opinion that this P r o m will surpass all others in gayiety, fine music, and refreshments. Since the entire Senior Class seems to be enthusiastic over the coming event, this makes us even more confident of its great success. For many, it will probably be the last time that they see the rest of the Class and rhe school as well for some time to come; therefore the Senior P r o m will probably be the most successful dance of the year.

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ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

F R O N T R O W : Weiller, Plotnick, P., Fairman, Dillman, Stonehill, J. B A C K R O W : Martin, Simpson, Gilbert, D., Schlam, Plotnick, M .

Working in conjunction with the various teams here at school, the Athletic Association has been responsible for the inumerable tasks which accompany the sports program during the year. Under the capable leadership of Roger Fairman and B o b Dillman rhe Association worked m a n y hours preparing the athleticfieldprior to the various games and activities.

Keeping the field and equipment in good condition is only one of the many responsibilities which are entrusted to the Association. The annual Maroon and Gray contests have been ably refereed and officiated by various Association members. Boys were coached not only in the art of playing, but in the art of sportsmanship and clean play as well. T h e Association members saw to it that everyone w h o wished to participate in the sports program was given a chance to play, and in that way, team spirit was upheld.

The formation and elimination of snaky boundary lines and the quick finding of lost baseballs are two'jobs which have m a d e the Association famous. Ttuly, no other organization helps to preserve and maintain the St. Luke's Spirit as the Athletic Association, and this year's Association carried out that idea to the ultimate degree.

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SAINT LUKE'S DIARY SEPTEMBER: School opens. "How many days till vacation?" . . . Football team and Lundy begin practice . . . Stonehill's victory (she dances well, doesn't she, Mike) party after the Brunswick game . . . Strassler loses knee joint in rush; gains steady date (Oh! Does it hurt, Dave?) . . . Mr. Skully lost in sea of blank faces . . . W o r k goes on . . .

OCTOBER: CADUCEUS launched by ambitious Seniors . . . Football team routs St. Petet's . . . Plotnick throws football party; Fairman also rhrown, misplacing large exchequer of brew in the scuffle . . . Hallowe'en Dance a smashing success . . . The Seniors seem to be going social this year . . . King beaten for seventh straight year . . . W o r k progressing . . .

NOVEMBER: Arco throws quiet party . . . Lucky guy! . . . Dan; how's Newell for a date? . . . Study Hall proctors cracking down; Weiller is getting old . . . Football team drops championship to Edgewood; Fairman drops Barbara Jean, (nuff said) . . . Carey throws all-night shindig . . . W h y can't Mahon bring his own dates? . . .

Football team caught in Barnard struggle . . . Studying continues . . .

DECEMBER: Walters organizes (?) Christmas Choir . . . Stonehill still talking about the wilds, woods, and women of Canada . . . Mr. Pearsall constantly reminded that Christmas is coming . . . Simpson's car (?) still braving the elements . . . Christmas Dance held despite adverse weather conditions . . . School retites fot annual midwintet vacation . . .

JANUARY: Entire school attempting to study for mid-years . . . Halsey racks up; wrecks the "what is it" . . . Basketball team organized by Coach Bill Mahon â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

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FEBRUARY: Mid-years take annual toll . . . Weber arrives just in time to take them . . . Basketball team smothered in opening game; Bomber Boatright surprises all by actually sinking one . . . C A D U C E U S Staff plodded continually by Mr. Pearsall . . .

Basketball team drops two more games before beating King. Strassler injures other knee; retains steady date, however . . .

MARCH: Valentine Dance great success . . . Mahon loses way in Fairman's Jungle Cabana . . . That's not all . . . Seniors subjected to College Boards . . . Stevenson subs for "vacationing" Fairman . . . King trounced by hoopsters . . . N o one else, though!! . . . " W h y don't you act your age Joe" says female King rooter . . . Lost weekends looked forward to . . . V A C A T I O N ! ! ! (make ups too) . . .

APRIL: We are not crystal ball gazers . . .

MAY: Fog still heavy . . .

JUNE: Graduation we hope . . .

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FIRST R O W : King, Lorusso, Harter, Lippert, Gould, Patterson, F., Norton.

S E C O N D R O W : Simpson, Mahon, Weiller, Sinclair, Murphy, Jon, Strassler, Patterson, Q. Bloomer, F., Carey, Woods, Dillman.

T H I R D R O W : Mr. Cibere, Smiles, Tyler, Mason, Osman, Boatright, Dexter, Stevenson, Davis, N. Plotnick, S., Fairman, Dr. Kidd.

VARSITY FOOTBALL This year, St. Luke's again fielded a successful football team, thus preserving a long series offineelevens. Even though the charges of Coach Cibere failed to win the league championship, they w o n three our of five games they played. T h e team scored 78 points to their opponents 64; most of the games being w o n or lost by a touchdown or two.

The Maroon and Gray got off on the right foot by outlasting Brunswick, 19-14. Led

by Captain Dave Strassler, w h o scored two touchdowns, the Varsity beat a team which outweighed it by fotty pounds in the line. Mike Catey scored our third T.D. on a pass from Johnny Murphy. T h e superior speed of the Hilltoppers was the deciding factor in the contest, as the Bruins were pressing in toward a score at the end. T h efinalscore once again â&#x20AC;&#x201D; St. Luke's 19, Brunswick 14.

In their second encounter of the season, the Saints found themselves host to a determined squad from Peekskill, St. Peter's by name. A s Dave Strassler had hurt his knee in practice two days before the game, it was necessary tofillhis spot with Pete Weiller, w h o played capably in his stead all afternoon, even setting up two touchdowns. Newly appointed Captain Bill M a h o n scored twice in this fray, while Mike Carey scored the last tally on a pass from Fred Lippert. T w o mote points wete racked up on a safety. This game featured the fine defensive play of the center of the line, as well as ends Davis and Lundy. T h efinalscore â&#x20AC;&#x201D; St. Luke's 21, St. Petei's 6.

King School was next. After a scorelessfirsthalf, Mike Carey snared a pass from Johnny Murphy in the end zone to put the Vatsity in the lead, 6-0. O u tfinaltally was scored by Murphy on a plunge. Bill M a h o n added the extra point, and the score advanced

to itsfinalcount, 13 to 0, in favor of the Cibermen. Incidentally, this marked the seventh straight year that w e have dumped our Stamford rivals.

Our dreams of winning two straight championships were shattered when a powerful but undermanned Edgewood squad took our measure in a rough and tumble game, 20 to 6. Tut Luvaia and Company proved to be too great an obstacle to overcome, even though the Edgewood team had but eleven members. The Saints threatened to score many times, but they were denied again and again. Our only score was registered by Mike Carey, on a beautiful sixty-yard run.

T o close out the season, powerful, unbeaten Barnard, of N e w York City, remained so by edging us out, 24 to 19. The game was generally acknowledged to be the best played all season by the Varsity, as they almost sprung a major upset. The powerful ground attack of the N e w York eleven thteatened to run away with the game, but the varied offense of the Hilltoppers managed to keep them in contention, and they even led at one point. Dave Lundy scoted two of our touchdowns on passes from Johnny Murphy, while Murphy himself scored our third on a sensational ninety-yard run. Barnard managed to score once again, and time ran out on the Varsity, thus proclaiming Barnard the winner, 24 to 19As w e leave St. Luke's, w e of the class of 1951 are proud that w e have contributed to Hilltop football history. Quentin Patterson, Johnny Harter, Dave Lundy, and Dave Strassler all played on the championship squad of 1949-1950, and they were joined this year by n e w Senior footballers Bill Mahon, Bill Mason, and Ronnie Stevenson.

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LEAGUE FOOTBALL

MAROONS

F R O N T R O W : Megrue, J., Dawson, Smith, T., Strauss, Marple.

B A C K R O W : Mr. Mara, Zweben, Dial, Findley, Page, Ackerman, Dr. Kidd.

This year, unlike past years, St. Luke's has extended the Maroon and Gray intramural games to include football games of the League and Junior levels. The advantages of this system became apparent as the football season progressed. Whereas before this system was introduced, St. Luke's would play two or three games at the most with outside schools; now, a series of contests are held between the two groups, the respective wins counting toward the Maroon and Gray trophy, which is awarded to the winning team at the close of the school year.

Another advantage of this plan is that it gives boys who would not notmally play a chance to participate in the games. This aids a boy's physical development, and helps him to get acquainted with the principle of team play and good spirtsmanship, as well as giving him valuable experience in playing the game.

The Maroon league team was presided over by Mr. Mara, who also overseered the Grays. Assistant coach Fred W e n d t and assistant-assistant coach Paul Plotnick helped carry our the orders of head-coach Mara, and the boys tried their best to learn the fundamentals of football, albeit they sometimes tried to annoy the coaches; often succeeding.

LEAGUE FOOTBALL

GRAYS

F R O N T R O W : Sunde, Wells, Green, Hammond, Wendr, J., McCloughlan.

B A C K R O W : Bucknell, Levy, Mr. Mara, Gardner, Raymond.

The Maroons utilized the T formation. The backfield included Ted Smith, Dicky Dawson, Richy Strauss, Chris Clark, and Alan Marple, while Pete Findlay, David Page, and Blair Zweben threw their weight around in the line. Strauss and Clark were the top scorers for the Maroons. Dave Strassler, captain of the Maroons helped keep the team spirit up to afightinglevel as did captain Johnny Harter of the Grays.

The Gray league team was also a user of the T formation; in fact the plays used by both squads were strangely similar to each othet.

The Giays backfield was led by Maivin Green, Arnie Rochlin, and Skip Raymond, while the line was bolsteted by Bill Bucknell, Matthew Gardner, Dave McLoughlan, Joe Blengsli, and Johnny Wendt. T h e Grays had a more powerful running attack than the Maroons, but the Maroons appeared to have a better passing game.

Next year, some of the boys who carried the mail for either of the two intramural teams will be striving mightily for berths on the Varsity, while their places will be taken by Junior stars and newcomers. T h e experience acquired on the League team level will serve these boys in good stead when they graduate to the Varsity in the next year or two.

JUNIOR FOOTBALL

MAROONS

F R O N T R O W : Bawden, Clark, M., Morgan, Morsman, Thomas, Sharp, McConnel, M. B A C K R O W : Heath, H , Clarke, Heath, C, Pinchbeck, Jay, Dumper, Pellanne.

As with the League teams, the Junior squad was divided into rival Maroons and Grays. The same advantages which accord themselves to the League teams also hold true with the "Mighty Midgets". The games played by these pint-sized footballers were both interesting and exciting to watch, as the two teams teally battled to score rheir respective touchdowns. The games were presided over by Mr. Pearsall, w h o also coached the rival elevens, a feat of no mean accomplishment when you consider the age and temperament of his charges. The frays were refereed by members of the Athletic Association, w h o did an efficient job.

For the Maroons, Pat Thomas was the backfield star, aided and abetted by Bobby Gaines, Mike Clark, Clinton Heath, Jay and John Pinchbeck, and Gaston deBearn. T h e Grays were led by Jeremy Murphy and Larry Toolin, assisted by Danny Dent, Harlan Heath, Johnny Byers, and Richy Bawden. These fellows are going to make fine League and Varsity players when they reach the proper ages. They play a very spirited game,

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JUNIOR FOOTBALL

GRAYS

F R O N T R O W : Gaines, Dixon, Gilbert, J., Murphy, Jer., Pinchbeck, John.

B A C K R O W : Toolin, Clapper, Byers, Dent, deBearn, Lee.

often forgetting their football fundamentals, all of which conspire to m a k e M r . Pearsall wish he was a little bully, the better to teach you m y dear; grrr!

For some years, Mr. Pearsall has been relegated the happy task of coaching the younger set, and w e feel that he should be given a pat on the back for his unselfish devotion to his duty. In the past, "Pearsall's Midgets" terrorized the countryside for miles around. His power-laden squads shellacked every team they played, often by such huge scotes as 49 and 56 to 0! Great elevens have come and gone, but the midgets of yesteryear will live in the memories of all those w h o saw them in action. The teams of today are carrying on rhe tradition.

What of the futute? The draft seems likely to miss the players of Junior age; therefore it is a safe bet to assume that the Juniot teams of the future will continue to be powerhouses in their o w n league. W h a t of the players of today? Such stars as Pat T h o m a s and Jeremy M u r p h y are following in the footsteps of their older brothers, and the w a y things look from here, they'll probably equal if not surpass the athletic ability of their brothers. Larry Toolin also appears well started on the road to stardom, and only the continued hard work of these boys will assure them of becoming future gridiron stars.

VARSITY BASKETBALL

F R O N T R O W : Strassler, Boatright, Mahon, Capt.. Woods, Murphy Jon. B A C K R O W : Osman, Weiller, Franklin, Davis N., Fanning, Aron.

Returning to the Hilltop after an absence of four years, basketball enjoyed a nonetoo-successful encore. Under Captain Bill Mahon, the team began practice early in January, using the Findley barn on Laurel Road. Occasional practices were held at the Saxe Junior High School g y m in N e w Canaan.

Though the team displayed a fairly good brand of ball, they were successful in only two out of the games they played. Sickness and injuries kept the squad from playing as a whole in the majority of the contests. Most of the games were of the close variety, being either w o n or lost by close margins, and with the exception of 2 games, could have gone either way. The original starting five included Craig Fanning, Newell Davis, Bob Boatright, Dave Strassler, and Captain Bill Mahon.

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VARSITY BASEBALL

F R O N T R O W : Fairman, Mr. Mara, Murphy Jon., Woods, Strassler, Mahon, Lippert, Dillman.

B A C K R O W : Plotnick P., Weiller, Weber, Aron, Wendt F., Carey, Bloomer F., Norton, Boatright, Coxe.

A s King Winter fades from the scene, America begins to prepare for her number one game, baseball. Here on the Hilltop, M r . Mara, Varsity baseball Coach, begins his annual search for diamond talent. H e has returning from last year's combine but 5 regularsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Thane Norton, J i m m y W o o d s , Dave Strassler, Johnny Murphy, and Pete Weiller, plus pitchers B o b Boatright and Fred Lippert.

At the time of writing, only one position appears setâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;catcher. Dave Strassler has played capably in that rugged spot for two years, and he appears to have that position clinched. Infield candidates include Thane Norton, last year's third-sacker; J i m m y W o o d s , w h o played second andfirst;Johnny Murphy, aspiring to inherit Leigh Harter's shortstop position; R o n n y W e b e r ; and Pete Plotnick and Fred W e n d t , from last-year's hopefuls.

Pete Weiller, Ricky Aron, and Mike Carey will head outfield candidates, plus any other comers. These positions are wide open for anyone w h o is capable, and a rugged battle for positions is expected. O n the m o u n d will be lefty Fred Lippert, and righthander B o b Boatright, both returnees from last year's m o u n d corps. BUI M a h o n is also expected to try his hand at pitching. W e ate all looking fotward to a successful season, and with a hustling squad, this can easily be attained; so "Play Ball!"

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