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Editor-in-Chief RAYMOND F. KILLION

Assistant Editor PETER A. CALLAWAY

Managing Editor MICHAEL N. SAREZKY

Photographer GEORGE W. THOMPSON

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BUSINESS BOARD RICHARD A. SPELKE

Business Manager ARTHUR C. KELLEY

Advertising JOHN E. GRANDBOIS

Advertising JOHN W. MOORE

Advertising RICHARD G. HOULBERG

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J^zdlcatlon This C A D U C E U S is dedicated to a boy who, during his years at St. Luke's, made an everlasting impression upon the hearts of all w h o knew him. Untimely death removed him physically, but his memory will endure for all time.

W e take great pride in dedicating this book to Richard Miles Strauss, of the Class of 1954, whose achievements have set an example for all succeeding generations of St. Luke's boys.

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RUTH A. SMITH Lower School B.S., Danbury State Teachers College; M.A., N e w York University

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NANCY A. H O W E Lower School B.A., Bates College; Springfield College

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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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CHRISTOPHER O. ASHE Weston Athletic Committee 4.

Chris m a y well be remembered as the bright, friendly, humorous fellow w h o starred as the all-American member of the Smoker's Club, the Round Table Federation, and of the exclusive carry-lunch crowd. This proves him to be an all-around St. Lukian, but his hard work has been a better criterion. Not only has Chris hit the books harder than they deserve but he has also done an honest share of work for the Athletic Committee, which has been m u c h the better for his presence. Chris's diligence, friendliness, and good cheer should be more than adequate through college and a successful life.

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BRUCE L. BAGGALEY Norwalk Football 2,3, Captain 4; Basketball 2; Coaches' Club 3; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Secretary 1, Vice President 2; Sentinel 1, 2, 3, 4; C A D U C E U S Editor 4.

Of all the things for which Bruce will be remembered, including the superior C A D U C E U S which he edited, foremost will be the determination and devotion applied to everything he undertook. This was especially evident in his captainship of the football team, though he met the deadlines for the yearbook with a ball-carrier's ferocity. A recognized ability in leadership w o n him a place on the Student Council every year and a seat on the Senior P r o m Committee. Taking into account his other activities, such as regular contributions to the Sentinel, w e have no doubt as to Bruce's ability to serve his country ably and well.

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THEODORE C. BLISS Norwalk Football 2, 3, 4; Class Vice President 1.

Ever since his coming to the "Hilltop" in the seventh grade, Ted has been k n o w n for his long legs, which, although a burden w h e n they must conform to school desks, are a definite advantage in running. Consequently, Ted's participation on the football team was outstanding, for he played first-string end on the varsity team in his junior and senior years. His active participation in nearly all phases of school life m a d e him one of our classes' leaders during most of his years at St. Luke's. Ted's ability to win everyone's friendship will be abundantly rewarded in his future life.

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DAVID R. BOLDT Norwalk Baseball 2; Football 3, 4; Athletic Committee 3, 4; Sentinel 2, 3, 4.

Dave is interested in journalism, and his profiency not only at writing but also at debating has been evidenced in his articles published in the Sentinel, of which he is the Features Editor. H e is an excellent swimmer and has w o n many events for various swimming teams. This training w e feel will help him greatly toward becoming part of a college team on which he cannot avoid becoming prominent. H e has served faithfully in the third-year Spanish Class as Mister Cooper's nemesis, playfully wrangling with the latter on delicate points of grammar.

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LESLIE R. B R A F M A N Stamford Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3.

Les will long be remembered for his easy-going manner and his jovial disposition. Arriving on the Hilltop at the start of his sophomore year, Les lost no time in making his presence k n o w n by being a "terror" on the athleticfieldwhere he played all three varsity sports. Les is one of the better athletes in the class, for one can always find h i m at some athletic endeavor. His whimsical remarks in class, although at times very irksome to his teachers, will be remembered by those present long after he has graduated. Les's easy manner should carry him far in college and in later life.

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PETER A. CALLAWAY West port Class Treasurer 1, 2; Class Secretary 3, 4; Sentinel 1, 2, 3, Editor 4; C A D U C E U S M a n aging Editor 4.

Pete promises to be remembered chiefly for his scholastic achievements, but the truth is that he considered his editorship of the Sentinel as next in importance only to college admission, which he had the good fortune to gain at an early date. His next passion is a love for languages over all other courses. Related to this must be his ambition of entering the foreign service, whose delights will be more intellectual than monetary. Fiscal policy is one subject in which he does not excell; he wasfinallyelected secretary of the class after two years as treasurer. Aside from this, life should prove at least interesting to Pete.

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RICHARD W . FLATOW Stamford Baseball 2, 3, 4; Athletic Committee 2, 3, 4; Football Manager 3, 4; Senior Prom C o m mittee 4.

Rick came to St. Luke's in thefifthgrade, and since then he has amazed us with his mathematical ability. His willingness to help anyone and his proficiency at almost anything he undertakes have made him one of the most valued m e n in our class. However, the thing for which Rick will be best remembered is his aid in the planning and decorating of all the dances, most of which would not have been such successes without his help in the lighting department. These traits combined with his natural ability in math insure Rick's success both as an engineer and as a citizen.

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JOHN E. GRANDBOIS New Canaan Athletic Committee 2; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3,4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3; Coaches' Club 3; C A D U C E U S 4; Class President 2.

John, tall, husky, and good looking, has been outstanding center for the basketball team two years in a row, as well as being a keyfigureon the baseball and football teams.

H e has been exceedingly prominent in extracurricular activities and has in the past served as Class President and Student Council member. Whether on the playingfieldor in the classroom, it would be hard to overlook John, for his clear, bouyant personality has been part of the underlying strength which makes up our class and school spirit. There is no doubt that John's unswerving character will help him in his endeavors to become a doctor.

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JOHN R. HERZOG Stamford Athletic Committee 2, 3, Chairman 4; ball Manager 3, 4; Sentinel 2, 4.

Our course, whenever one thinks of math, he also thinks of John Herzog, but John's keen mind has free rein over a wide range. In his studies he excells; h o w else could he enjoy the honor of being a National Merit Scholar? John was not one to bury his head constantly in a book; his outstanding chairmanship of the Athletic Committee left little enough time for that. W h o can doubt that John's fine intellect and formidable spirit will overwhelm any problems that m a y beset himâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;scientific or otherwise?

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RICHARD G. HOULBERG Ridge field Football 2, 3, 4; Coaches' Club 4; Sentinel 4; CADUCEUS

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This debonair lady-killer is the possessor of a distinct charm which has proven irresistible to m e n and w o m e n alike.

Dick has served the school by working in the kitchen and by being active president of the Smokers Club. H e has also been the Class Treasurer and for two years reliably held d o w n the right guard position on the football team. W e have admired him for the glibness with which he has been able to bandy words with Doctor Kidd in English Class. Dick's sincere interest in h u m a n relations, of which he is a master, will see him far in the future.

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A R T H U R C. KELLEY Greens Farms Class President 3,4; Student Council 3, Chairm a n 4; Football 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; C A D U C E U S 4.

Leadership, personality, popularity â&#x20AC;&#x201D; these are words which describe Art. Becoming president of the class in his junior year, he went on to become president of the Senior Class and of the Student Council. Art showed that his athletic prowess matched his personality by being starting center in varsity football during his last two years. However, Art does have one fault. By possessing the most beautiful set of teeth in Connecticut, he has ruined his dentist. O n e could guess that Art will be able to gain enough of the good things in life to afford the worst of teeth and the best of dentists.

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ROBERT S. KEMFTON Norwalk Football 4; Baseball 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4.

Bob is one Senior whose year has been outstanding. It started with a bang, for he was elected Gray team captain and proceeded to lead the Grays to two gridiron victories over the Maroons. A triple threat, B o b is a basketball and baseball star. Undoubtedly the best-dressed Senior, he has had to be in order to host his reknowned parties. Kempton, also an ail-American boy and a molder of twenty characters, oversees g y m periods as a m e m b e r of the Coaches' Club. This busy schedule, which includes the driving of a school car, is certainly good preparation for a college career.

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R A Y M O N D F. KILLION Wilton Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Sentinel 3, 4; C A D U C E U S , Associate Editor 4; Student Council 3, Secretary 4; Class Secretary 2, Vice President 3, 4; Athletic Committee 2; Senior Prom Committee 4.

Ray deserves the sincere thanks of all his classmates for having performed ably in official positions from the time he joined us in his freshman year. Having barely given us a chance to k n o w him, he was elected as Class Secretary in 1957, following this achievement by his election to the vice presidency in 1958 and also in his senior year. That year saw him become Vice President of the Student Council, play firststring varsity football, and contribute greatly to the C A D U C E U S as Assistant Editor. W e will have no worries about Ray if he performs similar achievements in later years.

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N O R M A N M. LOTSTEIN Stamford Football 3, 4; Coaches' Club 4.

Although his interests lie in thefieldof economics in which his work has been outstanding, N o r m isfirstan athlete, for he was the colorful leader of the "track team."

This answers the enigma to his life: H o w did he constantly appear at St. Luke's functions with some gorgeous creature by his side? Perhaps it was the tremendous speed which m a d e him the unanimous choice for captain of the aforementioned team and an outstanding football player. With his optimistic outlook on life N o r m is bound to be as popular at college as he has been with us.

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JOHN W . M O O R E Stamford Student Council, Treasurer 4; Athletic C o m mittee 2, 3,4; Senior Prom Committee, Chairm a n 4; Coaches' Club 2, 3, 4; Class Treasurer

4; CADUCEUS 4.

Lucky indeed was it for our class when John decided to graduate with us instead of with the Class of 1958. His firm, mature hand and an unusual gift for organization have seen this year's rash of charities and projects perhaps better organized and more smoothly carried through than in the past.

A s if his voluntary tasks were not enough, John is also the elected Chairman of the Senior Prom Committee, Class Treasurer, and Treasurer of the Student Council. John's altuistic view of life will be further demonstrated by the achievement of his goal of becoming a teacher.

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John is one of those lucky individuals w h o can be called intellectuals without paying the price of social ostracism, for everyone likes John and is fascinated by his trenchant wit, which is sharpened by a mighty intellect. N o t only a lover of the arts, he is a performer and has treated us to his fine voice at enthusiastic Glee Club rehearsals. Activities of the mind are not his only attributes; w e discovered that on the varsity football field where he w o n our deeply bruised respect. W e hope John will use his generously abundant talents in a promising college career.

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ALAN S. PEARCE Stamford Glee Club 3; Sentinel 4; Atheltic Committee 4.

Although his dependability, conscienciousness, and cheerfulness will always be Al's memorable attributes, there was something about Al in his senior year which m a d e him justly beloved as a driver of a school car. H e certainly did bear the brunt of the school drivers' troubles, but nobody could have borne them with a more cheerful outlook. A happier look at his history here includes his excellent performance as Junior Football coach and his fine, spirited help as a m e m b e r of the Athletic Committee in his senior year. W e can only hope that life will reflect activity as great as his at St. Luke's.

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Alex, an amiable fellow whose good nature is renowned throughout the school, is noted for his unusually high scholastic capabilities. His talent for writing, displayed in the Sentinel, manifests the intellectual curiosity which m a d e him the Managing Editor. Being affable and possessing a repartee that is an asset to the class, Alex can't help being one of its most popular members. H e plans to attend Columbia University upon graduation from Saint Luke's, so that he can have a chance to become familiar with the various graduate schools and therefore be able to choose his future profession more intelligently.

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MICHAEL N. SAREZKY Stamford Athletic Committee 3; C A D U C E U S 4; Sentinel 4.

Little did Mike know when he first trudged u p the hill to school at the beginning of his sophomore year that some day he would be the mainstay of two publications. This year the C A D U C E U S has used more photos than ever, and Mike has had to carry a larger load than usual for a chief photographer. Mike has other interests which are sure to make his life rewarding. First among these is an intense interest in the technical aspects of physics problems. W e have little doubt that w e shall some day interview Mike and Dr. V o n Braun after they have made thefirstcircumnaviation of the solar system.

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RICHARD A. SPELKE Stamford Sentinel 1, 2, 3,4; Athletic Committee 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3; C A D U C E U S Business Manager 4.

Richard is famous for his practical knowledge of business affairs and, as he has a perseverence befitting Andrew Carnegie, will probably be the most successful business m a n in our class. H e spends his summers improving his game of golf, which, from all w e can gather, must be nearing perfection. H e also enjoys playing popular music on the piano and has at several S.L.S. parties regaled us with his no mean talent. His ease in business matters has helped him in becoming an effective Business Manager for this publication; furthermore, w e feel that his sincerity and vitality will lead him to ensuing achievement.

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HANSPETER P. F. TREUENFELS Norwalk Sentinel 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Athletic Committee 3.

Hans will probably be best remembered for the great contributions he made to the class room. W h e n he came in his sophomore year, he brought with him an especially agile and full mind whose contents never ceased to be expended among us. Generous too were his efforts to the Sentinel, which knew him only as a certain Mr. Roving Reporter and as a wonderful helper in any way, be it tedious or inconvenient. Especially adept at mathematics, Hans is plotting his course as a mechanical engineer, and w e of the C A D U C E U S are sure that nothing is beyond his reach.

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JAMES K. WRIGHTSON Stamford Football 1, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Coaches' Club 4; Student Council 1; Class President 1.

Jim can be termed the "athletic cornerstone" of the class, for he has been a mainstay of varsity football, basketball, and baseball teams over the past four years. Jim's scholastic achievements are also noteworthy; he was among the chosen few w h o made their way through three years of Spanish, and from his secluded corner in English and Economics, pearls of wisdom have often come. In addition, he has served the school as a member of the Athletic Committee and Student Council and was an outstanding student g y m instructor. W e m a y say that Jim's reserve and good humor have made him a valued member of our class.

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St. Luke's seniors each year experience in their last week two widely different events which present the strangst imaginable mixture of like and divergent emotions. O n e is that last afternoon amble to the parking lot which marks the blessed end of finals, though also the cessation of a kind of comforting regularity; the other is Commencement, an occasion always afflicted with nostalgia and a bit of nervousness — b u t this time with even more. C o m m e n c e m e n t has to be a generalization of school life; it can't overcome this weakness c o m m o n to public functions, and therefore is of more interest to the community than to the senior himself. H e doesn't care particularly about his class's statistics in centuries of boy-years or in the much-coveted, but n o w slightly lessimportant awards; thatfinalwalk d o w n to the parking lot, now, to his disgust usurped by the machines of newly-licensed juniors and sophomores, is a more satisfactoryfinale,sentimental judgment being tempered by fatigue from a challenging exam. This brings back the worthwhile memories. It makes one think of St. Luke's as a working institution, based on the premise that workfirstmeans better w o r k — a n d more fun later.

Although recollections hardly ever work in neat chronological order, our ideal St. Luke's senior's do, starting with the freshman year. In that fall of '56 there were only ten of us holding the fort, and of these only five veterans of the tutelage of Mr. White and Mrs. Smith (then Miss Hancock) in the lower school. The other eleven of our group of twentyone have been "wowing" other institutions of learning with the tremendous erudition they gleaned from their shorter stays on the "Hilltop."

For the second year in a row Bruce Baggaley held forth with the mighty fotces of the Student Council, which that year had the unusual responsibility of keeping the school and its morale in reasonable condition while the good Doctor was frolicking in the Arabian sun with a bunch of other august educators, there to find out whether the Persians should learn

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to swear at westerners in French, English or Algebra. T h e class officers, Wrightson, president; Bliss, vice-president; and Baggaley, treasurer, all old-timers, were afflicted with the task of keeping us occasionally devilish boys from making Dr. Kidd's substitute any more trouble than absolutely necessary.

Mr. Judd did very well in the herculean job of taking over four well-taught and disciplined English classes "cold." Needless to say, he stayed with us,finallyto become adviser to this excellent yearbook. S o m e of us found our way into the Sentinel and C A D U C E U S as anonymous helpers, while a handful gained experience on the varsity football team. Callaway and Baggaley were for a time roving reporters, Spelke an alumni writer for the Sentinel. Y o u m a y be sure m a n y of these contributions were anonymous! Wrightson and Killion were varsity football stars, but no one else had developed the stature or coordination to appear on basketball or baseball varsity teams.

Sophomore year saw a great change in our collective physiognomy with the arrival of Boldt and Treuenfels from Norwalk and Brafman, Sarezky and Newhouse from the Stamford area. In came, too, an addition to the faculty, n o w equipped with a m u c h larger school. The sophomores found that with a great big g y m to hold great big dances in, they could make great big deficits. Their "Sophomore H o p " inaugurated a series of dances which tended to be unprofitably grandoise and culminatedfinally,to the relief of the treasurer, in a less extravagant Senior Prom. T h e Sohpomores always have an interesting, if not successful, year educationally. This one was a change because English II was conducted by able, scholarly M r . Judd. There was biology which, as usual, was a smelly course w h e n it came d o w n to particulars—particular frogs, worms, and brains. A n d w o e to him w h o w o n the daily double in M r . Pearsall's Latin II class!

A s usual, Baggaley represented us on the Student Council, this time assisted by Wrightson in this ". . . progressive and responsible administration . . .". Elected to class posts were: Grandbois, president; Baggaley, vice-president; Callaway, treasurer; and Killion, secretary. Again the Sentinel saw some from our class do their part in itsfightfor better government, world peace, prosperity and freedom from hunger. A m o n g these were Boldt, Baggaley, Treuenfels, Spelke and last, but probably not least, Callaway. Varsity football was loaded with Sophomores gaining experience which might come in handy w h e n it would be then team to pull on to possible victory.

Several other sophomores were also under the tender care of M r . MacFarland for basketball and baseball.

In coming to our junior year, w e also come to our senses, finding them where w e left them (in our parents' arms) w h e n w efirstbegan to crawl about like juvenile delinquents instead of staid babies. Strangely enough, as w e grew, it seemed as though it became easier and easier for mother or father to put her or his foot down, and n o w that we'vefinallybecome their size it comes d o w n even harder.

Thoughts began to turn to all the tortures which sadistic educators apply, in the immortal words of M r . Pearsall, "in testing us to death." Midst aptitude tests and tests to test aptitudes for aptitude tests, w e were assigned term papers about subjects even the great Stamford Library k n e w nothing. Nevertheless, a good time was had by all in a year that seemed to bring to fruition the past days as pip-squeaks. A short-lived glee club under the direction of Maestro Cooper cini brought a welcome taste of the arts to St. Luke's portals.

T h e junior year is always a great one for parties. The big one was a truly monumental dance, over-shadowed as it was by the Eiffel Tower. In charge of this was President Kelley with

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Vice-President Killion, Secretary Callaway and Treasurer Houlberg to help him. Needless to say, others, such as Electrician Flatow, assisted. Art also joined our expanded delegation to the Student Council, which included Killion and Grandbois. A n extended finale to the year (C.E.E.B.'s term papers,finalsand an all-out Senior P r o m ) left us all too worn out to do anything during the s u m m e r ... ... so w e came back next fall fully refreshed seniors.

There was an enormous number of offices tofill.Kelley, Killion, and Callaway were re-elected to their former positions as president, vice-president and secretary, respectively, while John Moore became treasurer. H e was also elected treasurer of the Student Council; Kelley was m a d e president, Killion vice-president, and Baggaley secretary. T h e Senior Prom committee had itsfivepositionsfilled,and the editors of the Sentinel and C A D U C E U S came into their own.

T h efirsthalf year is always the hardest for seniors, with college applications and College Boards (for "real" this time) sharing the seniors' shaking nerves. W e had a football season.

T h e basketball season saw the appearance of a n e w face on the "Hilltop," that of Coach Sikorski, w h o got the team into marvelous condition (in spite of an unusually heavy attendance in the Smokers' Corner) and gave us a season weighted on the winning side. The student body witnessed a change in traditional mores w h e n it was decreed that smokers could no longer pave their corner with cigarette butts, and later, w h e n w e were requested to look like fashion plates every day of the week. If the latter event didn't m a k e us feel any better, it certainly raised the morale of Dr. Kidd and of all the cleaners within twenty-five miles.

Finally midyears were over, and results went to colleges eager to sift us once again. From then on the days and weeks flew, propelled by the almost continuous parties, culminating in the spectacular Senior P r o m â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a t least it promises to be spectacular, according to our wonderfully reminiscent Senior, w h o finds his remembrances complete as he reaches his car in the parking lot.

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Front row: Roach, Ruegg, Wright, G. Thompson, Gilroy, Relyea, Ide, Morris, Montgomery. Back row: McPeek, Jordan, George, Blanchard, Goit, Hoffman, Friedman, Clayton, Kweskin, Hall. Not present: Craig, P. Mezan, Alsegg, Cory.

u a n of ig6o still says the baskets in the g y m are too low. John Jordon returned to the Hilltop after a two-year absence with a "hot" '52 Ford and a desire to reform. Richard Kweskin threatens to become another Euclid; Roger McPeek, class vice-president, is our able delegate from the backwoods of Ridgefield. Peter Mezan, a consistent m e m b e r of the honor roll, seconds Hoffman's motion about Spanish teachers; D e a n "Peanut Butter" Montgomery will s o m e h o w find a way to disprove the Euclidian Theory of geometry.

M i k e Morris, our English ambassador, still drives on the wrong side of the road; Bill Relyea believes in a one-day school week. Roach forms the third side of the BlanchardCory-Roach triangle; Erhart Ruegg, a ten-year veteran of the Hilltop, would like to judge the Miss America Contest; George T h o m p s o n is the best bull-thrower in the school. Last, but certainly not least, is Bruce Wright, w h o will someday uproot Elvis.

T h e class of I960 wishes the Seniors the best of luck in the coming years and thanks them for setting such a fine example of leadership.

T h e class of I960 fortunately corrected itself after a poor start. W i t h college just around the corner, w e acquired a serious attitude toward our studies and m a d e a favorable impression on the Hilltop.

W e have a class of varied personalities consisting of: Walter Alsegg, w h o wants to spell French correctly. Lonnie Blanchard still is undecided about which car he should drive to school. "Tex" Clayton will not concede that his native state is only second best; B o b Cory cannot wait until the next vacation w h e n he can start working on his next car. Jeff Craig still thinks his Ford can beat Goit's Impala; Pete Friedman, a newcomer, contributed greatly to the strength of the school's teams and added m u c h to our school spirit. Philip George thinks that the Spanish should speak Sandscrit. M i k e Gilroy, class president and Student Council m e m b e r , believes in all play, no work, and a co-educational St. Luke's. Whitney Goit is a steady petformer in all sports; B o b Hall is the silent-but-deadly ring-leader from Darien. Steve Hoffman believes that all Spanish teachers should retire at twenty-one; Dick Ide

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Front row: D. Tunick, Aderet, Thill, Feyling, Jim Herzog, Dunnell. Second row: Beattie, Levine, D. Kelley, Gaisset, T. Snider, A. Bmehl, Calhoun, Howze, Hhurd. Third row: Edenfield, Silberman, Simmons, Fogle, Leigheton, Wiisanen, Sawyer, Holman, Karp, Osrheimer, Audino, Pearsall, Fuller.

CLcuM. of ig6i A s we, the Sophomore Class, recall the m a n y events that m a d e u p our school year, w e can see that a big step forward in our high school career has been taken. N o t only was ourfirstdance a huge success, but w e were well represented in all other phases of school life. Here are the fellows w h o m a k e up our extraordinary class.

Alex Aderer has the ability to be everyone's friend; "Lonesome" Joe Audino can alwaysfinda seat out of view of any teacher. Bruce Beatie tried to out-talk Mr. Cibere in world history and biology; Tony Bruehl is the artist of our class. John Calhoun joined the illustrious kitchen crew this year; Randy Dunneil by his o w n admission is our lady killer. Keen Edenfield, our only southerner, has contributed m u c h work to the Sentinel. Paul Feyling and Dave Fowler, this year's new-comers, quickly became an integral part of the school. Kent Fuller was thefirstm e m b e r of the class to obtain his driver's license. Jim Gaisser is one of the best athletes in the class. Ivan Karp's weight would frighten any opposing line in football.

Ray Pearsall and Jim Herzog comprise the oldtimers.

Pete H o l m a n is often seen in a corner discussing aeronautics with our vice-president, Steve Hurd. Bruce H o w z e is our much-needed honor student. Dixon Kelley and T i m Titus are class officers as well as our Student Council representatives.

Blair Leighton passed u p his lunches to play basketball. T o the glee of many, Jon Levine provided refreshments for many of the school dances. Kurt Ostheimer has planned to sell copies of difficult Latin translations to future classes. Fred Silberman, a new-comer to St. Luke's, wants two polar bears on ice. Ed Simmons is thefirststudent in the history of St. Luke's to live in Bedford, N . Y ; John Sawyer likes any girl except his date. T i m Snider is the not-so-strong, not-so-silent type; T o m Thill has given up smoking to devote all his time to sports. Eric Wiisanen dwells on Robin H o o d Lane in Sherwood Forest.

W e realize that w e will face added responsibilities in our following years at St. Luke's, and w e hope to meet them as well as the Class of 1959 has.

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Front row: Stakel, Hawkins, J. Palmer, Davey, Scott, LaRocque. Middle row: H u m e , R. Mezan, Mack, Pinza, Runyon, W . White, W . Kemp, Michaan. Back row: Weavet, T. Srowell, Watters, N . Pearson, Kramer, Fleming, Dichter, Layman, Wrightington, Metschrod. Not present: Davidson, Wahlstrom.

CHas*, of ig62 chaan is the class playboy. Jeff Palmer is our drummer; Pete Pinza, our Student Council representative, is the athlete of the class. Harold Scott likes Latin, but Latin doesn't like him. Fred Stakel wants to be a Latin teacher when he grows up. Kendrick McCarty has the distinction of being the most talented m e m b e r of the class.

Devers Weaver is the quiet, shy type, while Mike W a t ters shows his skills in the monthly oral themes. By the way, does he still think a Cadillac is sixty-two feet long?

Bill White is our champion paper-wad thrower and has demonstrated his skill in English class. David Wrightington is one of the scholars and is k n o w n for blowing his nose quite often. Layman has been suitably named "The Mouthpiece" by our math teacher. "Bigfoot" Pearson doesn't like horses any more. H u m e has progressed well in math and other subjects. Last, but certainly not least, is Mack, w h o is the strong, silent type.

In closing, w e should like to wish the Seniors all the luck possible both in college and in later life and thank them for thefineexamples that they have set for us.

W e of the Freshman Class feel that w e have completed the transformation from silly eighth graders to high-school students quite well. Here are the boys w h o m a k e up our different, if not famous, class: Tif Crowell wants to become a bookie, but his father won't let him. Pete Curtis joined our class in the middle of the year and seems to be doingfine.Pete Davey likes to draw custom cars. Dave Dichter hasn't broken his leg yet this year, but he is still trying. By the way, Dave, what is it that you're always groping for d o w n the back of your neck? Bill Davidson is noted for his original questions in science class; K e n Fleming, a newcomer to the class this year, is a good basketball player. Kelso is another newcomer to the class; so not m u c h can be said about him yet. Walters K e m p is one of the top members of the class academically. T h e sound effects of Mike Kramer and Mike Runyon, w h o are hot rod enthusiasts, can be heard throughout English class. Gerry Larocque and Kris Merschrod are our science scholars. Lee Hawkins occasionally joins us with his characteristic, "Huh?".

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Middle row: Ward, A. Mitchell, Provost, P. Golenbock, Peter Ross, M . Pearsall, D. Bruehl, Greenwood, Lamkie. Back row: Oettinger, Wheeler, Drake, Jones, D. Thompson, Morse, W . Moore, See, M .

Smith, Stark. Not present: Posnansky.

Cta±± of ig63 There is a well rounded assortment of gentlemen in the eighth grade; w e are proud of their scholastic and athletic achievements.

Bernard See is still recognized as the "class brain", although w e have a n e w m e m b e r of the class named Jeffry Morse, w h o has been on the honor roll regularly. Jeff Aron was elected our president. Peter "Potsy" Ross, an excellent football player, should be able to retire by next year, having been elected class treasurer. Mike Smith will never break any records at a talkathon; he is as loquacious as a sphinx. M i k e Stark, our Student Council representative, likes almost all sports. Alan Ross, our class vice-president, has a favorite hobby—photography. Henry Benedict w o n top honors in hacking; he is giving lessons to Jim Drake, a n e w boy. Bill Cibere, alwasy a threat on the football field, is also a very good basketball player. A n d y Mitchell's favorite subject is history; see him if you have any questions on wars or an interest in "dates." Latin should come naturally to Marty Pearsall, w h o is also a good basketball player. Peter Golenboch, our class secretary, has a mania

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for collecting stamps. T i m Posnansky, n e w on the "Hilltop," is a star magazine salesman. D o n Thompson, an allaround athlete, gets most of the rebounds in basketball because of his height and agility. Bill Fuller, also a good basketball player, is rated second as class hacker. Harry Evans, another newcomer, has the lowest pitched voice in the class. Sandy "Flash" Gordon is always a threat on the basketball court. Craig Oettinger collects rocks. T w o more fine basketball players are Niles Wheeler and Mike "Red" Palmer. Wells Moore gets quite a kick out of his favorite sport, football. Franklin Rubenstein is a good student and a likeable person. Mike Greenwood is witty and easy to get along with, while Steve W a r d is short in stature but high in achievement. Jeff Jones and Barry Lamkie must have m a n y c o m m o n interests, for they are seen together often. Dave Bruehl has the potential for doing terrifically good and superbly efficient work. David Piersall is an enthusiastic gun fan. Peter Provost is threatening to enter the exclusive "Hackers Club".

W e believe this array presents an above average picture of physical and mental capabilities.

Front row: White, Luria, Putterman, Boian, Appleby, Sandak, King, Tourtellot, Phillips, Mitchell.

Back row: Cole. Goodwin, Magner, Harrison, Crowell, Ross, Bouton, Smith, Houlberg, McRae, Boshnack, Van Home, Thompson, J. Smith. Not present: Herbert.

Clem of ig6q expert mathematician. White, w h o will be found most of the time with Bouton and Goodwin, is noted for rubbing his nose with hisfistswhile h u m m i n g rock and roll.

Crowell is famous for his, "Oh, Harrison, come on". Once in a while Herbert comes to school for a vacation from home. Appleby, along with V a n Horn, Putterman, and Boshnack, is famous for his works of art. Ross, w h o is famous for his well-groomed hair, is our class representative to allfields.Phillips, the oldest m e m b e r of the class, is constantly plagued by seventh grade "testitis". Smith has a very peculiar name; w e are all suspicious. T h o m p son is just a good kid. King is the class athlete and comedian, and Mitchell likes all subjects and seems to do all right. Winding up our diversified class, w e have Sandak, the quick-witted short boy.

W e feel that, having struggled through this year, w e are ready to shoulder the increased responsibilities of the eighth grade. In closing, w e should like to wish the Seniors "best luck" as they pass into the outside world.

W e were one; then w e were four, and in the third grade w e were eight. The next year w e did not increase in numbr; but by the time w e were in thefifthgrade, our number was twelve. In the sixth grade w e had nineteen; and with the appearance of Appleby, Goodwin, Sandak, Smith, Putterman, M c Rae, Herbert, and T h o m p son, our aggregation n o w numbers twenty-five.

N o w that a short history of our class has been given, it is onlyfittingthat the twenty-five members of this aggregation be introduced to the world, so that everyone will k n o w them for what they really are. Heading the list is Bouton, w h o doesn't seem to say m u c h more than "No, sir", and w h o has built a "Go Kart" from his father's plumbing equipment. Cole likes "HO."â&#x20AC;&#x201D;trains, that is, and somewhat resembles one. Houlberg is a car fiend and frequently comes to school with his hands covered with grease. Magner makes a habit of sleeping in French class; and Tourtellot, famous for his animal sounds, often wanders in the woods (he plans to take biology). Luria is our

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Front row: S. Kemp, E. Tunick, Johnson, B. Snyder, Dearborn, Megaw, Burns, K. McAllister, Cassone, Herz. Back row: Arthur, Martini, L. Pierson, G. Walsh, J. Collier, Hack, Howell, Allport, Miller, Abberly.

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Front row: Martin, R. Van H o m e , Sprague, Philpotts, P. Mitchell, J. Kelley, McNeill, A. White, R. Golenbock, Hellet, Beck. Back row: Neff, Wilkie, R. Dennison, Chamberlain, Atkin, Mr. White, Baker, Koons, A. Cibete, S. Michaan, W . Collier.

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Front row: Kellogg, Cashman, Eberts, Dennison, Miss Howe, Kress, de Castto, Warren, D. Hall.

Second row: Wood, Wemple, Grant, Titsworth, C. McAllister, K. Walsh, T. Walsh, Smith, Junkin.

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Front row: Ide, Baggaley, Killion, A. Kelley, J. Moore, Gilroy, Dr. Kidd. Back row: Titus, Pinza, D. Kelley, Hoffman.

^tudsnt C^ounciL This year's Student Council, under the able leadership of its chairman, Art Kelley, will surely be k n o w n as one of thefinestin the history of St. Luke's. Besides sponsoring a fine Christmas Dance, keeping law and order around school, choosing the various committees, and holding the annual Athletic Banquet, it has m a d e its presence k n o w n in every facet of St. Luke's life. Through its firm but fair discipline of the boys brought before its jurisdiction, it has gained the respect and admiration of the whole student body and has made this a happier school for all. Proof of this fact lies in that this year there were fewer boys brought before it than ever. The Student Council also staged pep rallies before every football g a m e and thus raised the school spirit, not to mention the morale of the team.

The remaning seniors on the council were: R a y m o n d Killion, w h o served as secretary; John Moore, a newcomer, w h o served very ably as treasurer; and Bruce Baggaley, a five-year veteran, whose helpful suggestions were of great aid. T h e juniors were well represented by Mike Gilroy,

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w h o took an active part in all council functions; Dick Ide, completing his second year as representative; and Steve Hoffman, w h o ably represented his class. Those representing the Sophomore Class were T i m Titus and Dixon Kelly, both of w h o m did m u c h to maintain the high standard set by this year's council. Again this year the Freshman Class was represented by Peter Pinza, w h o m a d e his presence felt in all the meetings; and rounding out the Student Council was Mike Stark, a very capable representative of the eighth grade.

The C A D U C E U S Staff would like to congratulate this year's Student Council for the fine work it has done, for it has carried on and extended the spirit of co-operation between the students and faculty established by councils of previous years. However, special praise must go to Art Kelley, whose constant effort to promote school spirit has m a d e St. Luke's an evenfinerschool. Through its progressive and responsible administration in its dealings with fellow students, this Student Council deserves m u c h praise.

Front row: Ashe, Boldt, Flatow, Wrightson, John Herzog, Pearce, Kempton, Spelke. Back row: K. Fuller, Hoffman, Kelley, Jim Herzog, R. Pearsall. Not present: Calhoun.

_Jnz <C7jthlE-tic C^ommittzz disappeared. Anyone knows that you can't play baseball without a pitcher's mound. Here began one of the hardest jobs of the yearâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;trying to make the baseball diamond look like a baseball diamond and not like a three-hole golf course. Dirt had to be shoveled up and wheeled around, and raking and rolling had to be done.

The Athletic Committee did the job and did it well. Soon, w e had the best-looking baseballfieldin Fairfield County.

Towards the end of May, Field Day was held; and, as usual, it was run very smoothly by the committee. In addition to all this, the Athletic Committee did such things as setting up a tackling d u m m y , aiding the various intramural and school teams, keeping track of school athletic equipment, and sanding the school driveway after a snowfall; and these were just the big jobs performed by the committee.

It is felt that this year's committee, under the able leadership of John Herzog, did m u c h to aid our school teams to their victories, to offer solace in their defeats, and to m a k e the athletic program the best possible.

Here at St. Luke's the Athletic Committee is an integral part of the school organization. Without it, our athletic program would be limited, if non-existent.

Its members are chosen from a large group of candidates by the Student Council, in collaboration with Mr. Pearsall, after a one or two month trial period.

This year, under the leadership of John Herzog, the Committee put in many hours getting the football field in shape and lining it before each game. This sounds easier than it is. Actually, it is a tremendous task; but John put both the committee and the football field in fine shape.

During the basketball season the tape on the g y m floor had to be replaced; the g y m had to be swept before each game; nets had to be replaced; and, of course, g y m suits issued. This was all taken care of by the committee.

Then, as the weather became warmer and the snow melted from thefield,certain observant people noticed that the pitcher's m o u n d on the baseball diamond had 51

Front row: Spelke, Boldt, Alex Ross, Mr. Graves, Callaway, Treuenfels, Pearce. Back Row: Herzog, Baggaley, Killion, Sarezky.

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Like the school itself, the St. Luke's Sentinel is never the same from one year to the next. This is well illustrated by a change in format last year and by some interesting and successful expeiiments during this one.

The most obvious change has ben its emergence in the last few years from the form of a periodical magazine, sometimes containing a comparatively great number of pages, to a briefer, more current affair, whose news has some semblance of timeliness. This year its deadlines were synchronized with those of the Darien Review, the firm which prints the Sentinel. This has enabled the staff to produce issues regularly every three or four school weeks.

There have been changes in editorial content too.

A m o n g these has been the establishment of a page for news directly concerning each upper class; this appeared every other issue. Debates appeared sometimes between the Low-Heywood Hey-day, sometimes between members of the Sentinel staff.

Peter Callaway, Editor, was responsible for the paper's content, layout, schedules, and editorial for each issue, but he shifted m u c h of the burden onto the backs of Alex 52

Ross, Managing Editor, Dave Boldt, Features Editor, and Hans Treuenfels, w h o had the job of doing whatever the other three didn't have time for. Boldt was best k n o w n to readers as an uproarious writer of spoofs on anything from College Boards to stag lines, while Ross handled many a news article in the best newspaper tradition.

These formed the nucleus, but many others added variety and freshness. Baggaley covered C A D U C E U S affairs; Killion kept the Seniors informed about themselves; Spelke covered alumin news; Sarezky and his assistant T h o m p son was always available with an excellent photo; Flatow became famous for his interviews; and Pearce, John Herzog, and Lostein were always ready for a special assignment. T h e Juniors McPeek and Mezan leaned toward features, while Hoffman, Goit, and Craig covered sports, and Relyea was hot-rod expert. T h e Sophomores Edenfield, Jim Herzog, and Titus added their share to both features and sports; K e m p and Davy from the Ninth Grade and Morse from the Eighth reported on their classes' doings.

The help of all of these made volume nineteen of the Sentinel one of thefinestin its history.

Front row: Sarezky, Killion, Baggaley, Callaway. Back row: Spelke, J. Moore, Grandbois, A. Kelley, Mr. Judd. Not present: R. Houlberg.

C^aduczui czryzticLE. The C A D U C E U S staff really began to produce this book on the day it was chosen. Bruce Baggaley, Editor, Pete Callaway, Managing Editor, and Ray Killion, Associate Editor, worked out its editorial outlines and general layout while enthusiasm waxed strong at the end of last school year. Last fall they made thefirstof seeming endless visits to the O'Toole Yearbook Company to select this year's brand new cover and gain a working knowledge of the publisher's art. These three gave themselves the task of writing individual biographies. Other pieces, such as the Senior Class history, were also undertaken by them.

Extra written work was given to Dave Boldt, Alex Ross, John Moore, Whitney Goit, Steve Hoffman, and R a y m o n d Pearsall. The work of the editorial staff went on smoothly, the only problem being in finding time to write.

O n e of the most important parts of a yearbook is the photography; therefore, w e chose an able photographer, Mike Saresky, w h o was helped immeasurably by George Thompson.

The practical side of putting out our yearbook was soliciting advertisements forfinancialsupport. Our magnanimous business manager was Richard Spelke, w h o was 53

competently supported by John Grandbois covering N e w Canaan, Dick Houlberg taking care of both Ridgefield and Witlon, John Moore doing Stamford, and Art Kelley making the rounds in Westport. The business staff found this year that they were able to sell more by waiting until after Christmas to ask the business houses for ads, so that their work would not be daunted by the stores' depleted 1958 budget. Through persistence and the help of everyone on the staff, all of w h o m pitched in at one time or another, w efinallyreached our goal.

As the year went on, seemingly insoluvable problems ironed themselves out; important decisions were made by unanimous consent; and the plans to assemble our copy by the proposed date for going to press became a reality.

The combined staffs wish to extend their thanks to Mr. Judd, our facutly advisor, w h o helped to edit copy, and in the hectic last minutes before going to press to retype it; too, m u c h of his photography appears in the book.

As the saying goes, the proof of the pudding etc., so w e hope that the contents of these pages are proof of the assiduous work that has gone into them.

Front row: Ide, Moore, Gilroy, Goit. Back row: Wrightson, Clayton, McPeek, Lotstein.

Not present: R. Houlberg.

_Jn£ (^oacnz± Cduu T h e group of boys responsible for seeing that the younger boys receive their g y m training is k n o w n as the "Coaches' Club". These upperclassmen were chosen by the faculty fot knowledge of sports and their capability of controlling a group of "Indians". Besides teaching the rudiments of basketball, the g y m instructors try to impart to the boys an even more important phase of athletics—sportsmanship.

The advent of the Coaches' Club was the result of compulsory physical education imposed by the State three years ago. T h e job is strictly voluntary, and there is no reward; any boy w h o feels that he must quit for any reason m a y do so.

A n e w system adopted this year is the marking of the boys for their accomplishments in gym. Only a very small portion of this grade is actual athletic ability; most of it represents sportsmanship and effort. This type of marking discourages snobishness a m o n g boys of exceptional ability and stimulates sportsmanship, giving a boy of little experience and athletic aptitude a chance to shine.

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G y m marks cannot keep a boy off the Honor Role.

Efforts have been m a d e to extend physical education by the purchase of volleyball equipment and putting boys through rigorous calisthenics. By these and other organized activities the boys' desires for a diversified athletic cutriculum are satisfied.

The job of g y m instructor imposes several problems.

Often differences of opinion arise a m o n g the g y m students concerning rules, at which point the instructor must intercede with a decision. K n o w i n g the correct way to handle certain cases, such as a missing g y m shirt or sneaker, is often necessary; however, the biggest problem is administering punishment in such a way as to be effective as well as fair.

Grades five through nine were each divided into two sections. Lotstein and Houlberg had the job of taming thefifthgrade; Wrightson and McPeek fought for order from the sixth grade; Clayton and Goit enforced law and order a m o n g the eighth graders; and Gilroy and Moore, rounding out the club, took charge of the more mature ninth grade.

Front row: Killion, J. Moore, Grandbois. Back row: Baggaley, Flatow, A. Kelley. Not present: R. Houlberg.

^znioz iJ^zom (~ommittzz Each June the Senior Prom marks the finish of the school year. It is a time for remembering the triumphs and high spots of the past school year while enjoying thefinal,greatest one. This is especially true of the seniors, for this is their final official function as members of the school. It is a time to be enjoyed, remembered, and treasured.

T h e Senior P r o m Committee is responsible for creating this gala occasion. This year John Moore will guide the thinking of the committee as its chairman. Ray Killion has been assigned the task of obtaining a band capable of producing the desired musical effects, and he is ably assisted by Art Kelley. Ricky Flatow and Bruce Baggaley will handle the decorations and lighting. John Grandbois will see that the invitations are printed in a style befitting such an auspicious occasion. Dick Houlberg will see that there are ample, wholesome refreshments. At the time of this writing the committee has

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already made plans for this gala event, and in the words of John Moore, "This will be a night to remember".

However, the committee will have to go all out to outdo the class's previous accomplishments, which include a replica of the Eiffel Tower for "April in Paris" and a corn field for "The A u t u m Hop", the latter complete with natural odors. However, with this vast background of experience, it seems probable that they will produce afittingclimax to an already fame-guilded career.

W h e n the long-awaited nightfinallyarrives and you find yourself being wafted onto the comfortably crowded dance floor by the charms of the Killion-Kelley band, admiring Bruce Baggaley'sflashing,colorful decorations, while being "lifted away to high Olympus" (our apologies to Keats) by Ricky Flatow's fascinating, hypnotic lighting effects; and that sweet young thing dancing with you looks up at you with those great, big, beautiful eyesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;you take it from thereâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;don't forget to say a silent prayer of thanks to John Moore and his All-Star Senior Prom Committee.

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In 1958 the St. Luke's football team, although winless in its five contests, distinguished itself by a fighting spirit and an occasional outstanding play.

T h e season opened with a 12-0 loss to Wilton High. T h e St. Luke's team, handicapped by first-game nervousness, was unable to launch a successful scoring drive, although it penetrated enemy territory on several occasions. After settling down, St. Luke's played outstanding defensive ball, stopping Wilton attacks throughout the second half.

Milford Prep avenged last year's defeat by a win of 28-6. Again, the defense of St. Luke's was outstanding, but it could not overcome an inability to punch of the St. Luke's passing attack, which produced the lone touchdown late in the third quarter.

Next came the Bethel H.S. g a m e in which St. Luke's came closest to victory. T h e final score was 8-6 in a g a m e marked by hard, aggressive playing on both sides. All scoring was done through the air and in the second half. A long pass gave St. Luke's its touchdown, but a fumble halted the conversion attempt.

T h e King g a m e was an Odyssey in frustration. King, paced by the outstanding performance of one back, rolled up 32 points to the St. Luke's team's 8, although w e penetrated the King ten-yard line on five different occasions, led in first downs, passing yardage, and nearly equalled the opposition's ground gaining. It was a most regrettable occasion.

In the final game, against Brunswick, the teamfinallypulled together. Backs began to pull away consistently, both through the line and around the ends; the line began to shift some of its defensive prowess to offense; and St. Luke's put forth its outstanding effort of the year, constantly threatening to upset the favored Brunswick team. T h e g a m e ended with St. Luke's on their two yard line with afirstd o w n and a goal to go. T h e final score was Brunswickâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;28, St. Luke'sâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;14.

As our closing thought w e would like to repeat the words of M r . Cibere, voiced just before the Wilton game: "Boys, St. Luke's has had bigger teams . . . , and better teams, but let's go up there to show them that there has never been one with more spirit." M a y w e add "Amen".

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Seated: S. Kemp, Vought, C. Snyder, W . Collier, P. Mitchell, R. Dennison, Burns, R. Pearsall. Standing: Pearce, Neff, J. Mitchell, B. Snyder, Howell, Martini, Mr. Cooper.

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zam •yFor a second successful year M r . Cooper directed the Junior football teams. Even though the players wanted a g a m e of scrimmage every day, they had to learn the fundamentals of the g a m efirst.M r . Cooper and his assistants, Alan Pearce, Peter Mezan, and Ray Peatsall, taught the players h o w to block, tackle, pass, and run. T h e boys also learned sportsmanship on the field and h o w to conduct themselves on and off it.

This year the Maroons and Grays had m a n y scrimmages to try out their n e w plays. T h e Maroons seemed to have the better team in spite of hard work by the Grays. T h e first g a m e was a victory for the Maroons — 8 - 0 ; T h e Grays w o n the last g a m e — 2 0 - 0 , as they displayed all the fight of a team that was determined to win. M e m b e r s of both teams showed skillful playing, which should rise to the varsity level in a few short years.

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Seated: Berg, McNeill, Abberley, Saxe, Koons, Chamberlain, Wilkie, S. Michaan, Sandak, Baker, Herz, R. Pearsall. Standing: Pearce, Luria, Aitkin, G. Walsh, Boian, King, Arthur, A. Cibere, Phillips, Dearborn, Mr. Cooper.

dunioz d\l\ azoonÂą Both the Maroons and the Grays had good backfield m e n on their teams. Captain Dick King was the quarterback for the Maroons; George Arthur was the left halfback, and Aberly was the other, while Boian was a substitute halfback. Arthur with his excellent running was the mainstay of the Maroons. Serving on the Maroon line were Baker, Chamberlain, A. Cibere, McNeil, Luria, Sandack, Herz, Dearborn, Koons, Miller, and Berg.

Brent Snyder did the quarterbacking for the Grays and acted as captain. Also in the Gray backfield were Jeff Collier, Andy Mitchell at left halfback, and Mark Burns at fullback. O n the Gray line were Mitchell, Neff, K e m p , Hollew, Chance, C. Snyder, Martin, and Dennison.

So went another very successful year for the Juniors.

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Seated: Scott, J. Collier, Goodwin, Ward, M. Palmer, M. Pearsall. Standing: Wrightson, Piersall, Wheeler, Gordon, D. Thompson, J. Palmer, Kramer, W . Moore, W . Kemp, J. Moore.

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This year the coaching staff for League football consisted of Mr. Judd and John Moore, both in their second year with the team. Jim Wrightson and Steve Hoffman were also on hand to lend their invaluable aid. Moore and Wrightson undertook the task of teaching the fine arts of tackling, blocking, and ballhandling, in addition to putting them through daily calisthenics, while M r . Judd and Hoffman tried to be fair in refereeing scrimmages and games.

During the season only two games were played, the Maroons and the Grays taking one apiece. T h e first game, a decisive victory for the Maroons, was w o n by a score of 26-8. Having been handed this humiliating defeat, the Grays practiced diligently for two solid weeks and retaliated by winning the second and final game 14-0.

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Seated: Larocque, Wtightington, J. Thompson, P. Golenboch, J. Smith, Davey, Aton. Standing: Wrightson, P. Smith, Hack, W . Cibere, Statk, R. Mezan, Fleming, Oettinger, W . Fuller, J. Moore.

l Azaaus 3 J\Kazoom Varsity, many eyes were carefully on the lookout for "good Varsity material." Even though only two games were played, many likely candidates were found. O n the Maroon side the outstanding players were Bill Cibere, Pete Ross, K e n Fleming, Mike Stark, and Rick Mezan; these boys sparked their team with good blocking and running tactics. The Grays, on the other hand, put on a one-man show with Harold Scott, a newcomer to St. Luke's as star, but without the fine help of Jeff Palmer, as quarterback, and Mike Kramer, D o n Thompson, and Bill Davidson helping with key blocks, Scott could have accomplished little.

Despite the limited number of games, fun was had by all concerned. Those boys having football powers were spotted, and it is hoped that they will continue their football at St. Luke's in the years to

At St. Luke's w e build character.

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Following the tradition established in former years, St. Luke's has produced another fine basketball team under the tutelage of Mr. Sikorski, head of the athletic department at N e w Canaan High School and coach of their championship squad last year. Having m a d e his appearance, on the Hilltop last December, Coach Sikorski lost no time in cutting the squad from forty to thefifteenfineball players w h o are on both the Varsity and the Junior Varsity teams.

A t the time of this writing, ten games had been played, out of which w e had w o n seven and lost three, with four remaining games to be played. However, in view of the fact that the team has improved noticeably with each succeeding game, the scores of these should be be heavily weighted in favor of St. Luke's.

T h e most outstanding victories of the 19581959 season were over such schools as H a m d e n HalL Roosevelt, and Daycroft—all members of the Tri-County Basketball League, of which St. Luke's is also a member. T h e only losses have c o m e at the hands of such fine squads as King and Brunswick — the latter g a m e being the most exciting of the season, in which the final score was 43-42.

A s for the Junior Varsity season, since only one g a m e has been played, it is impossible to predict either the success or the failure of the team; however, whether they win or lose is not so important as their gaining experience for teams of the future, and in view of the potential which this squad has exhibited, the chances for a championship team in a few years seem very good.

W e were very forrunate this year in having had numerous scrimmages arranged with high schools and youth groups in this area.

These are invaluable in that they not only give the team needed experience but they also increase self-confidence and teamwork — not to mention the fundamentals, ball-handling and shooting.

T h e offensive play of both teams revolved around the two-one-two formation, in which the two guards feed the ball to the center while the forwards play under the backboard. This proved very successful, and therefore, it seems reasonable to assume that w e shall see m u c h more of it in succeeding seasons.

T h e success of this year's team is due to an increased spirit of co-operation between the squad and the coach, and it is expected that this spirit will continue for m a n y seasons to come.

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Seated: Gaisser, Grandbois, Ide, Goit. Standing: Mr. Sikorski, Wrightson, Pinza, Friedman, Craig, Runyon, Brafman, John Herzog. Not present: Kempton, D. Kelley.

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axÂąi ^ Since the C A D U C E U S goes to press before the baseball season opens, this article is a preview rather than a review. Hindered greatly by loss through graduation, Mr. Pearsall, in his second year of coaching, will have to build up practically a n e w team. Only Jim Wrightson, Dick Ide, and John Grandbois are the returning starters.

In the infield Grandbois and Whitney Goit will be trying for thefirstbase position; second base is at present unoccupied. W i t h the loss of last year's starters, M r . Pearsall is looking for a replacement. T h e shortstop spot, vacated by Smoky Baker, should be handed over to Bob Kempton. Bob's great speed and agility m a k e this key position a natural place for him.

Desperately needed is an all-around third baseman. Bob Wright, n o w graduated, kept his batting average well up in the .300's, and his fielding didn't leave too m u c h to be desired.

Anyone w h o is a relatively good hitter and fielder should m a k e a point of trying out for the hot corner.

T h e outfield is in decidedly better shape than the infield. Dick Ide, last year's starter, should again patrol the left field area. Last season, Dick had the honor of smashing a long h o m e run against Brunswick. H e possesses a fine throwing arm also.

In center, field Jim Wrightson, w h e n not pitching, is a likely candidate. J i m m y has the longest and most accurate throw in the whole school, and his speed enables him to m a k e many fine catches. T h e right field position, vacated by graduation, is open to all comers. M i k e Gilroy has a fine chance of nailing d o w n this spot.

A s was the case last year, the pitching department is woefully undermanned. A s of this moment, only two candidates, Pete Friedman and Jim Wrightson, seem to be assured of starting roles. Pete was on the Darien All-Star Babe Ruth League squad, leading his team to a high standing in the playoffs. His best pitches are a blinding, accurate fast ball and a tricky curve. Pete is an excellent batter also, having compiled a .350 average last summer. It is hoped that Pete will bolster the pitching and batting departments immensely. Pete can also play the infield very adeptly w h e n not pitching. Wrightson also has a good fast ball and a sharp curve. W h e n not playing in the outfield, Jim will certainly be called upon to pitch. H e is an especially good relief hurler, as he showed last year.

T h e catching spot should be assumed by Rick Flatow. Last season this position was noticeably weak, both infieldingand hitting.

A s the reader can see, the team's greatest weaknesses lie in the pitching and infield departments. However, this condition could be easily changed if key persons come through as expected. T h e St. Luke's baseball team should m a k e a gallant effort for the League title, and w e hope a winning season is ahead.

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