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2>sdication It is with a deep sense of pride that we, the class of I960, dedicate this C A D U C E U S to a dedicated m a n â&#x20AC;&#x201D; M r . Joseph A. Skully. His success in giving us a sound knowledge of mathematics and physics is due not only to his refusal to accept mediocrity, but also to his willingness to match his o w n time, patience, and understanding to our needs. All of us w h o have been exposed to Mr. Skully's teaching have been challenged and stimulated to strive harder to become better prepared for the rigid standards of college. W i t h this dedication w e hope to express in a small way our sincere gratitude and appreciation for his guidance and academic instruction.

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During his three years at the Hilltop, Walt Alsegg has m a d e countless contributions to the school, as well as proving himself an invaluable m e m b e r of the class of I960. H e has exhibited a warm, friendly personality and an eager desire to help out in any and all functions around the school. A s an active m e m b e r of the Athletic Committee, Walts' ability and ingenuity were called upon on innumerous occasions, and never has he failed to accomplish any task which he has undertaken. Hopeful of one day entering business, Walt is sure to be a success with these outstanding attributes of ambition and dependability.

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CHARLES F. CLAYTON, II Norwalk Football 3, 4; Basketball 4; Coaches' Club 3, 4.

During his four years at St. Luke's, Tex has exhibited his aptitudes in m a n yfields.H e has played a major role in the athletic activities of the school, as a m e m b e r of the Coaches' Club, the football team, and the basketball team. N o t only has he exhibited an active competitive spirit on the athletic field, but he has also compiled an admirable scholastic record.

His interest in the Spanish language has led to considerable skill and adeptness in its use. Tex looks forward to a career in the medical profession.

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JEFFERY L. CRAIG Westport Student Council 4; Sentinel 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, Captain 4; Baseball Manager 4.

Jeff, a prominent m e m b e r of our class since freshman year, has a quiet, easy-going manner which has w o n for him the admiration of his classmates. Not one of the loud m e m bers of the class, his subtle sense of humor and pithy classroom comments have earned a respect for his ideas. Elected to the Student Council in his senior year, Jeff has w o n the friendship of all w h o k n o w him. His physical coordination has made him an outstanding athlete and captain of the basketball team. Jeff's dislikes are few, but among them are police officers w h o fail to appreciate the mellow tone of a '54 Ford's dual exhausts.

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PETER H. FRIEDMAN Darien Football 3, 4; Basketball 3, Co-captain 4; Baseball 3, 4; Coaches' Club 4; Maroon Captain 4.

Pete entered St. Luke's in his junior year and immediately proved that the rumors regarding his athletic prowess were no exaggeration. H e has been a leader in athletics and a respected m e m b e r of the class. Pete has been outstanding in football, basball, and basketball, as well as being captain of the intramural "maroon" team. Famed for his spontaneous comments, Pete has a quick wit and a natural aptitude in mathemathics and the sciences. In spite of his constant harassment of Mr. Scully in physics class, Pete has a genuine desire to become an aeronautical engineer. W e are confident that with his optimistic outlook on life Pete will be as popular in college as he has been at St. Luke's.

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MICHAEL A. GILROY Norwalk Class President 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3, Chairman 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1; C A D U C E U S Business Manager 4; Senior Prom Committee; Coaches' Club 2, 3.

Mike Gilroy's capacity for leadership has earned him the respect and confidence of his classmates. Mike, the "Smiling Irishman," is one of the few ancients w h o have been members of the St. Luke's student body since the second grade. His w a r m smile and friendly greeting have both contributed to his great popularity. Mike has been class president since time immemorial, and a member of the Student Council for the past six years. Mike's interests range throughout all the activities of the school. H e is a member of the Coaches' Club, an active participant in sports, a member of the Senior Prom Committee, and is business manager of the C A D U C E U S . Mike is widely known for his musical ability, playing the drums in his o w n band. Whateverfieldof business Mike enters w e predict he will make it a success.

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W H I T N E Y GOIT, II Westport Sentinel 3, 4; Football 2, 3; Basketball 3; Baseball 2, 4 Coaches' Club 3.

The Class of I960, renowned for its color and conglomeration of personalities, would not be complete without dashing, debonair Whitney Goit. Whit's Ivy League appearance, sharp mind, and wonderful sense of humor have led to his being one of the most popular boys in the class. H e is respected by both the faculty and the students. W h i t has participated in all three sports, and has always exhibited a spirit of fair play and sportsmanship. His scholastic abilities made him thefirstin the class to be accepted by college.

W h i t received early acceptance in December from Dartmouth. H e is a m e m b e r of the Glee Club, Coaches' Club, and a steady contributor to the Sentinel. His ambitions seem to be directed toward law, and from all signs, toward a happy, prosperous life.

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B o b Hall, w h o joined us in the middle of his sophomore year, has maintained a quiet reserve at St. Luke's in spite of the din surrounding him. H e is an avid reader and a lover of the artsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a person w h o can generally be termed an intellectual. B o b has a serious, mature outlook toward life, and his opinions are respected by all. At the same time, however, he has displayed a pungent sense of humor, revealing an additional facet of his character. His future seems to lie in the direction of the clergy, and w e all wish him the best of luck.

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Although John didn't join us until his senior year, he quickly w o n the respect and friendship of all his classmates.

Though quiet, his w a r m and friendly personality was an invitation for all to seek him out and engage h i m in an intelligent, mature discussion, ranging from love to literature.

John's never-failing willingness to help out on any occasion has been greatly appreciated, and his presence at the social functions of the school, which he brightened with his subtle wit, always has been enjoyed. John is proficient in mathematics, but the fact that he is capable in every academic field indicates a desire to learn which will take him far in life.

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STEPHEN J. H O F F M A N Stamford Class Vice President 1, 2, Secretary 4; Student Council 3, Treasurer 4; Sentinel 1, 2, 3, Managing Editor 4; Athletic Committee 3, 4; Basketball 4; Senior Prom Committee;

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V Steve will long be remembered for the excellence with which he did everything that he set out to do. His high scholastic capabilities, his amiable, understanding personality, and admirable athletic prowess mark him as a prominent m e m b e r of the class. H e has been active in allfieldsof endeavor, and he has contributed greatly to the success of many school functions. H e is the secretary of the class, a m e m b e r of the Student Council, the Athletic Committee, the Senior Prom Committee, and the Coaches' Club. His literary talents have made him Managing Editor of the Sentinel. A s for the future, although Steve m a y have looked at the profession dimly at times, he wishes to go into teaching.

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RICHARD R. IDE Norwalk Student Council 2, 3; Class Secretary 2; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, Captain 4; Coaches' Club 3,4.

Of all those personalities present in our class the one that stands out in height as well as in character is that of Dick Ide. Dick's pleasant, easy-going manner seems to lighten the darkest of moods. H e entered St. Luke's in the eighth grade and since then has made himself an integral and welcome part of the class and the school. Always interested in sports, Dick has played football, basketball, and baseball as well as being a m e m b e r of the Coaches' Club. A former class officer and Student Council member, he is most noted for his exceptional talent in art, but prefers to enter the medical profession.

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JOHN F. JORDAN, JR. Darien Football 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Athletic Committee 4.

John's return to the Hilltop in his junior year after a two-year absence marked his renewed desire to learn and become one of the more respected members of the class. H e w o n fame on the footballfieldby exhibiting his power as a runner and contributing greatly to our scoring efforts. John also proved an asset to the baseball team and the Athletic Committee; however, he will be remembered chiefly as a connoisseur offine"wine, w o m e n , and song." John's friendly, interesting, and straight-forward manner made him a favorite at the senior "round table" and will certainly win him many friendships in the future.

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RICHARD J. KWESKIN Stamford

Did someone mention math? Then he must also have mentioned Richard Kweskin, whose aptitude in this subject will long be remembered at St. Luke's. Rich entered our school in his sophomore year and since then has become an integral and well-liked m e m b e r of our class. His impeccable sense of justice has given h i m the honorary and unofficial post of class arbiter. Rich leads a well balanced life in and out of school, for his intellectual curiosity in math is evident, and he possesses a light, fun-loving attitude toward life.

Famed for his logic in academic subjects and somewhat illogical taste in dress, Rich has done m u c h in adding to the interesting and well-rounded class of I960.

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R A Y M O N D R. McPEEK Redding Class Vice President 3, 4; Student Council Secretary 4; Sentinel 3, Editor 4; C A D U C E U S Managing Editor 4; Football 2, 3; Senior P r o m Committee; Coaches' Club 3, 4.

Roger has assumed a great deal of responsibility over the three years that he has been at St. Luke's and has carried out all tasks admirably and completely. H e has gained the respect of the faculty as well as that of his classmates, bringing about his election to the post of secretary of the Student Council and vice-president of our class for the past two years.

Roger is quiet and dependable, giving a helping hand and a w a r m friendship to all w h o seek it. D u e to his high scholastic record, he was awarded the Harvard Book Prize in his junior year and the honor of being Salutatorian in his senior year.

Roger has great aspirations toward the medical profession, and with his responsible, trustworthy nature he will m a k e afinedoctor.

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PETER B. M E Z A N Stamford Class Treasurer 2, 3, 4; C A D U C E U S Assistant Editor 4; Sentinel 1, 2, 3, Features Editor 4; Athletic Committee 2, 3, 4; Senior P r o m Committee.

Pete, our class Valedictorian, will be remembered above all for his academic abilities, although he has shown his versatility elsewhere in the extra-curricular field. Having earned excellent grades as well as obtaining exceptional College Board scores, Pete possesses a strong, intellectual wit, with which he often delights his classmates. A s for the lighter side of his four years on the Hilltop, Pete has been active as a Junior football coach, school driver, and as a m e m ber of the Athletic Committee and Senior P r o m Committee, all of which round out his career as class officer and a m e m ber of the editorial staffs of both school publications. Pete's superlative ability to write and express himself in dabate portends a brilliant career in law.

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MARSHALL D. M O N T G O M E R Y Stamford Football 2, 3, Co-captain 4; Basketball Manager 4; Baseball Manager 4; C A D U C E U S Advertising Manager 4; Sentinel 4; Athletic Committee 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 4; Senior Prom Committee, Chairman.

Dean is a m a n behind the scenes at St. Luke's, for his unlimited energy has been manifest in all of the time-consuming chores at schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;for instance, in the decorating and lighting of our school dances or in the soliciting of ads to make this yearbook possible. Dean will be remembered for his light, jovial attitude toward life and his store of n e w and sometimes radical ideas. Besides being extrarcurricularly proficient, Dean is also an exceptional student, showing an aptitude for math and science. Dean's primary desire is to be happy and enjoy life, and w e feel that he has the necessary attitude to achieve this end.

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MICHAEL A. MORRIS Stamford Sentinel 3, 4; Senior P r o m Committee.

In September of 1958, St. Luke's welcomed a visitor from across the Atlantic. At times referred to as England's pride, and at other more ungracious moments, as England's number one reject, Mike has been a singularly distinguished m e m b e r of our class. Mike has made m a n y good friends during his stay here, and has made m a n y contributions to school activities. H e has produced a laudable scholastic record, and his continental opinions are valued by all of his associates. Mike is a regular contributor to T h e Sentinel and is captain of the school bus drivers. This appointment was m a d e in spite of his early driving education, which left him with the unfortunate tendency to drive on the left hand side of the road. Mike's sense of responsibility and ambitious spirit should carry him far toward a successful career.

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W I L L I A M H. R E L Y E A , III Weston Football 1, 2, 3, Captain 4; Basketball Manager 4; Baseball 3, 4; C A D U C E U S 4; Sentinel 3; Glee Club 4; Grey Captain 4.

Bill, who has been on the Hilltop since the eighth grade, has displayed his prowess on the footballfieldby invariably crashing through the opposing line and "nailing" the ball carrier. This ability won him four varsity letters, the captainship of the team, and the Pat Thomas Football Award. Bill's journalistic ability resulted in his articles for the Sentinel on safe driving and the modification of cars, knowledge he acquired from his work on a "hot" '52 Ford. His energetic proficiency in selling ads for the C A D U C E U S was of inestimable value to the Business Board. Socially, Bill will be remembered for the parties at the Weston Field Club and for his unorthodox style of dancing.

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H A R R Y C. ROACH Darien

Harry began his career at St. Luke's in the eleventh grade. Since that time his opinions and outlook have been influenced by the atmosphere present here at school, and he, in turn, has created m a n y lasting impressions on his classmates. Noted for his deep, masterly voice, contrasted with his light sense of humor, Harry has been well liked by both the faculty and the members of the class. Harry has shown greatest scholastic aptitude in English class, where his themes on obscure points of socialism have shown him to be a veritable expert on the subject. Harry's keen interest in world politics and his tremendous vocabulary should undoubtedly lead h i m into the field of diplomacy. This desire together with Harry's likeable character will carry him far along the road to success.

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ERHART A. RUEGG Westport

O n e of the veterans of the class, Erhart is quiet and independent of mind, though he possesses a friendly manner and repartee. H e will be remembered as the person with w h o m anyone could engage in a serious, intelligent, unbiased conversation concerning any subject. Academically, Erhart has proved to be one of the better students, surviving four years of French, while socially, he has displayed his skill as a very fine dancer. His willingness to tackle one of the less interesting jobs on the Sentinelâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that of being alumni reporterâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;has earned him a position on the staff of that publication. W e are sure that Erhart's aptitude and interest in the arts will m a k e him successful in thefieldof business.

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W h e n Pete came to St. Luke's in his senior year, w e were impressed with his intellect. H e also displayed a mature, intelligent sense of humor, supplemented by a fantastic vocabulary. This gift has been popular in class as well as in the Smokers' Club, of which he is a prominent member.

Pete's main interests at school lie in Miss Bailey's art class and in debating any subject with a certain amount of erudition. Outside of school Pete derives enjoyment from a broad knowledge of cars and "hot rods," but, as yet, he has not started work on his o w n "pride and joy."

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Photography has been the key word in George's career at St. Luke's, which began in the sixth grade. Since then his interests have expanded, but he has remained the school's foremost photographer, making him invaluable to the previous staffs of the C A D U C E U S and Sentinel and qualifying him as this year's editor of our yearbook. George has also been a loyal and ambitious member of the football squad since his freshman year. H e has been a regular contributor to the Sentinel, a charter member of the kitchen crew, and is a member of the Senior Prom Committee. George has exhibited an easy-going jovial disposition, for which he has always been admired and liked by his classmates.

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BRUCE P. W R I G H T New Canaan

Since his entrance into St. Luke's in the sophomore year, Bruce has become noted for his unusual talents and interests. A t most of our social affairs, the evenings have been brightened by Bruce's ability to entertain on the guitar.

His other interests include a long-nurtured one in psychology and the complex workings of the h u m a n mind. His lively imagination has resulted in an interesting style of writing on subjects of imaginative appealâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;hypnosis and black magic.

Bruce, a lucky convertible owner, has continually managed to arrive at St. Luke's functions, squiring some lovely, young date. Although Bruce has not m a d e any definite plans as to his future vocation, w e are sure that in whatever field he chooses, he will do his best.

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A j t V SCHOOL is not an ivy-covered structure of brick walls, filled with stacks of dusty books, chalk-covered blackboards, and wooden desks, ruled by stern proctors. Neither is education an abstract, incomprehensible term, which people are wont to use so readily without regard to meaning. Rather, a school is a working, breathing institution into which boys with open, impressionable minds walk and from which, in general, come m e n with open but ripened minds, matute senses of values, and ability to form wise opinions. These characteristics are not results of the ivy or the dust. T o what, then, can this advancement be attributed? The answer is education—that gradual process which encompasses all the homework, themes, informal discussions, social life, companionship, discipline, and other factors that are a part of school life. Everything contributes to thefinalproduct; and the success of this process is sacred to all humanity. W e of the Class of I960 would like to thank St. Luke's School for our education and development.

During the years that the membets of our class have been part of the student body, St. Luke's has seen many changes, some physical and some intangible. Since our freshman year a n e w addition to the school building was made, resources were increased, and the student body has been enlarged.

Through all this, however, tradition has been maintained.

W e are n o w a part of that tradition, and w e hope w e upheld it well. Aside from tradition, a school is constantly changing —constantly being reshaped by the various classes that pass through it. Our class has certainly had an effect on the school, and w e hope it was a good one. Whatever the case m a y be, w e have m a d e contributions and left impressions.

T h e class as a whole has been unquestionably unique. It is hard to imagine a more heterogeneous group exhibiting such unity. W e are a class of individuals, no two of w h o m are alike. Amazingly enough, this has resulted in strong friendships and great strength as a group. Our interests are varied, as are our likes and dislikes; talents lie in widely distributedfields.The product of these apparent antitheses has been a binding and lasting unity.

In looking back into the history of this diversified class, w e realize that only four short years ago this Class of I960 "graduated" from the lower school into thefirstyear of high school. At that time, there were only seven of us w h o could remember the earlier years under the tutelage of Miss Main, Miss Howe's predecessor, Mrs. Smith (then Miss Hancock), and Mr. White. The real "old-timers," Mike Gilroy and Erhart Ruegg, were here in the second grade. Comparative new-comers are George Thompson, w h o joined us in the sixth grade, and Bill Relyea, Steve Hoffman, and Dick Ide, w h o arrived in the eighth grade.

O n the whole, the fall of our freshman year was like any other w e had experienced, with the exception that w e lost a few classmates and gained a f e w — T e x Clayton, Jeff Craig, and Pete Mezan. Our inherently noble, yet slightly juvenile fellowship had thought practically nothing of college, our major problems being the necessity of overcoming "eighthgrade-itis" and not confusing French and Latin pronunciations. The only other outstanding characteristics of our freshm a n year were that w e participated in inaugurating the n e w g y m and welcomed Mr. Judd to hisfirstyear on the Hilltop.

M i k e Gilroy was our sole class officer and Student Council member.

A s w e amble up the blue-stone driveway in the fall of 1958, w e were surprised to find ten n e w members added to 38

the roster of the class and one n e w teacher, M r . Cooper. The first frenzied week of school brought the class elections, wherein Mike Gilroy was elected president, Steve Hoffman vice-president, Pete Mezan treasurer, and Dick Ide secretary.

The Student Council elections, held the ptevious spring, made Gilroy and Ide the representatives of our class. T h e class of '60 really came into its o w n in the sophomore year, with active participation in sports and the other activities of the school. Pete Mezan and Steve Hoffman did work for the school paper, and Relyea, Thompson, Clayton, and McPeek made the varsity football squad.

The biggest sensation of the year was the "Sophomore Hop." This social event m a d e headlines because of two things: first, it was a tremendous social success, and secondly, it actually made money. The dance was probably the only financial success in sophomore dance history.

The year of 1958 is probably more dear to us because it marked ourfirstchance to go to a senior p r o m and exposed us to the Mikado, acted and sung by M r . Judd.

U p o n returning to the Hilltop in the fall of our junior year, w e welcomed the addition of n e w blood to our class— namely, Pete Friedman and John Jordan, the latter returning after an absence of four years. A few weeks later, a "limey," Mike Morris, also joined our fellowship.

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T h e increased difficulty of our academic life was supplemented by American history term papers, College Boards, and the Merit Scholarship Qualifying Tests, all seeming to c o m e at the same time. O n the brighter side of things, w e had quite an active social life in our junior year. Our Junior Prom, which had as its theme "Around the World in Eighty Days," which, unfortunately, did not swell the class coffer, will surely be remembered as one of the most gala affairs ever held at St. Luke's.

Last fall w e eagerly returned to the Hilltop, jubilantly expecting the glamor, honor, and rewards which seniors are supposed to enjoy. M o r e than slightly disillusioned, w e realized that being a senior was a dubious honor, for the great amount of work, tension, and responsibility sometimes seemed to overweigh the prestige.

M a n y positions in the class and the extra-curricular activi-

ties were opened to us. Mike Gilroy was elected chairman of the Student Council, together with Secretary McPeek, Treasurer Hoffman, and Jeff Craig. Editor George T h o m p son, Associate Editor Mezan, Managing Editor McPeek, and several other seniors began work on the yearbook, while the Sentinel was re-staffed with Roger McPeek as editor, Steve Hoffman as managing editor, Pete Mezan as features editor, with Goit, Craig, Thompson, Morris, and Montgomery serving in other capacities. Our junior class officers were reelected to serve again in the senior year, with the addition of Steve Hoffman as secretary. Bill Relyea was elected captain of the football team and was also given the less desirable post of president of the Smokers' Club. Later in the year, Jeff Craig and Dick Ide were elected captains of the basketball and baseball teams, respectively. In December the sevenm e m b e r Senior Prom Committee was elected by the class, Dean Montgomery heading the group as chairman. After vacation the Athletic Committee was chosen, with Walt Alsegg chairman.

Our senior year was marked by a change in faculty, as well as in class, with Mr. Judd and Mr. White leaving St. Luke's. The m e n were replaced by Mr. Barnard, and M r .

Valus. The class gained John Holmes and Pete Ryan, both of w h o m added not only interest but intellect to our mighty number of twenty-two.

The most important single event of our senior year was that of trying to get into college. T h e process of visiting various colleges,fillingout applications, and taking College Boards, though exciting atfirst,soon became serious, exhausting work, our future depending heavily on the all-important decisions. Whitney Goit was thefirstto be added to the rolls of next year's college freshmen, having received early acceptance. The other members of the class slowly but surely received that cherished notice of acceptance from the various colleges, until toward the end of the year everyone had been satisfied.

Our social life, too, expanded in this our senior year. Everything from a gentlemanly field-hockey or basketball game with Low-Heywood to a party simulating the baser characteristics of an orgy. Nevertheless, no one but the parents complained, and the boys did have a good time. This year two record hops were held, the successful attempts of a panicstricken C A D U C E U S board to raise money for the yearbook.

Both proved to be an evening well spent and thoroughly enjoyable, if not lucrative. The last social event of the year is the Senior P r o m and, judging from the success of the other dances that our class has held, this event should be tops.

As the time between spring vacation and June 7th flies quickly by, the Seniors have come to realize that it is more difficult than w e might have previously imagined to leave the school through which w e have passed and in which w e were educated. W e spent a great deal of time in those halls and classrooms, and n o w as w e leave, they seem so empty and alone. W e look back and remember situations in physics class or in good old room one; all our laughter and experience seems to echo from the walls. T h e study hall appears big and empty, and ever familiar sights conjure remember ances of experiences in the past. T h e last exam is over, and w e close our locker doors for the last time. W e climb the stairs and gaze for a m o m e n t at the building in which w e have gained so much. Once outside, w e slowly walk d o w n the sloping, blue-stone driveway, and half way w e stop and turn. Here w e matured; here w e were educated.

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Pete

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School

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Hall

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Oil

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Holmes

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A cage

Cough

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Muzzle

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Well, pox . . .

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Hermit

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Fast girls

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Monty

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Michaelson

Long hair

Relyea

Bill

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Fast cars

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Harry

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Front row: Aderer, E. Simmons, Wiisanen, F. Silberman, D. Tunick, C. Smith, Herzog, Fogel, Edenfield, Titus, Ostheimer. Second row: K. Fuller, Leighton, Beattie, Levine, Holman, Fowler, T. Snyder, Howze, Hurd, George, D. Kelly, A. Bruehl, Calhoun, Dunnell.

-Jnz Junior CLc an As w e move into our last year at St. Luke's, most of the Class of '61 has only a vague idea of the profession into which they would like to go. Perhaps you will be able to draw some conclusions about our future from this general picture of our class: As Alex Aderer and his sage and silent friend Paul Feyling were busy trying to perfect a method for jamming W I N S , they heard over that station that Tony Breuhl in his crimson Ford and Peter Holman in his "hot" M.G. were snared again on North Wilton road while trying for the DetroitEngland drag racing championship, while heading for one of John Calhoun's "little get-togethers". There, undoubtedly, they would be supported by the "eternal pillars of the party", Kent Fuller and Tim Titus. Leaving behind the echoes of a rebel yell, Keen "Crash and Burn" Edenfield moves out in his V W with Randy "Man Tan" Dunnel in the back seat reading "Raising Beatniks for Fun and Profit". Beside them is Phil George helping Bruce Howze with his math . . . W h a ' ?

Dave Fowler is still trying tofinda tennis partner, since John Fogle quit in order to devote all his time to the kitchen.

"Mouchie" Jim Herzog is always haranguing "Buzz" Kelley about basketball rules. "Big Jim" Gaisser has become a statistic twice this year. Steve Hurd always manages to come up

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with the right answers, even when drawing airplanes. Fred Silberman shows his handwriting on the backs of all the desks—M. F.? Karp and Sawyer are our most prominent smokers—Karp has cigars,Sawyer has cigarettes; while Leighton, the terror of noon basketball, never touches the stuff.

Levine is one of our harder studiers. O n the other hand, Calvin Smith never indulges in such a silly pastime. Ed Simmons is a strong advocate of the two day week.

During the year the Juniors have given manyfineparties.

Dave Tunick came to our rescue, giving a memorable "blast" after the Christmas dance. Selkowitz seems to drive Tunick everywhere, at Tunick's expense. W e hope Arty doesn't live in the shadows of his brother. Tim Titus, class prexy and Student Council representative, usually joins the S. L. S. parties stag. Where are you hiding those girls, Tim? The other Tim in our class, Tim Snider, never comes stag; he always attends the dances and parties with a gal in hand.

Soon Ostheimer will be able to drive to all the social functions—as soon as the M.V.D. will let him. Did you know that Gary Ober, one of our newer members, is teaching his dog how to interdigitate. Erik Wiisanen, the class pedestrian, lost his perambulator.

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F«Vi< row: Fleming, R. Pearsall, J. Palmer, Dichter, Hoffstatter, Laroque, Kramer, Wrightington, Merschrod, Ficks. Second row: Layman, R. Michaan, Watt, Mack, Curtis, Kortegast, Kirsten, McCarty, D. H u m e , Runyan, Ashe, Pinza, R. Mezan, Watters, Stakel, Peckerman.

<^ofinomoxz CLan As w e progress closer to college, most of us have begun to realize the responsibilities which accompany our nearing this goal. O n the whole, our class has improved not only academically, but has shown definite signs of maturity. W e will have fun recalling the high points of this year, one of which was the production of ourfirstdance, "The M o o n light Serenade".

Here are our fellow classmates: Pete Ashe, a newcomer to our class, has m a d e a good contribution to school activities.

H e is especially noted for his great effort in French. Pete Curtis, a two year veteran, has made an all our effort to improve his scholastic standing. K e n Fleming was the president of the sophomore smokers' club, and, in spite of his inhibition, also proved to be a fine athlete. Duncan H u m e is k n o w n for his waving eyes and personality. Smiling John Kirsten would have been a helpful teammate on the football squad if it were not for a broken collar bone. Citizen Quentin "Qui-Qui" Mack, one of the best liked boys in our class, will someday conquer the French language. K e n McCarty was this year's Sophomore dance committee chairman. Kris Merschrod is one of our able Sentinel writers. Bob Michaan, playboy extraordinaire, is our only Egyptian-Frenchman.

Jeff Palmer has been our penny-pinching class treasurer. Ray Piersall, w h o hides behind McCarty in English and Layman 48

in math, is unique because of his Honor Roll standing. Gary Peckerman, a protege of Atthur Murray, is a very versatile dancer. Mike Runyon, k n o w n for his complex seating plans when it is time for tests, has a favorite saying, "All the World's a Test". Mike "Good T i m e Charlie" Watters has learned enough Spanish to destroy that country's entire system of semantics. Jody "Loady" Layman can be recognized by his deep, uproarious laughter. Dave Dichter is famous for his classic question, "Sir, will you help m e with this?" Rick Kortegast has an ambition to become a "blooper" announcer.

Rod "Hoffy" Hoffstatter is our "beat" representative from Greenwich Village. Dave Wrightington once used his handkerchief as a "crib" sheet for a Biology test. O u r Sunday school teacher and Latin scholar is Fred Stakel. Mike Kramer is our downtown correspondent. Our lifesaver, Gerry Laroque, is still in business; he n o w accompanies his French responses with tranquilizers for Mr. Graves. J i m m y Watt strips gears on microscopes and hot rods. Bob Ficks is noted for his midwestern twang and his vivid Latin translations. Pete Pinza, while being class president and Student Council representative, took time out to be quarterback of the varsity football team. Ricky "the M o n k " Mezan is a veritable terror on the gridiron and is fed bananas between the halves.

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Front row: D. Piersall, W . Fuller, Scott, Adler, Posnansky, Aron, M. Pearsall, Lamkie, Provost, Rogers, D. Bruehl, Greenwood, D. Thompson. Second row: Oettinger, Gordon, W . Cibere, Stark, Heldt, Yardley, M. Palmer, Rubenstein, Berger, P. Goldenbock, See, Benedict, Moore, Drake, D. Wright, D. Mitchell. Absent: A. Ross Ward.

Jnz S^xzwiman Cu an At the end of this our freshman year it can be honestly said that we, as a group, all thirty-one of us, have successfully made the transition between the lower and the upper schools. Here are some of us and our outstanding individual characteristics: Sandy Gordin, sometimes called "Flash", is k n o w n to all general science students for his questions, which invariably stump Mr. Cibere. Steve W a r d likes all his teachers, and, of course, all his teachers like him. Dave Piersall and Marty Pearsall still get people confused with their name, while T i m Posnansky just gets confused. Harold Scott and Mike Palmer must have many interests in c o m m o n because they are always seen together. Stark is the class representative to the Student Council. Bernard See has been voted the "man most likely to succeed". Henning Heldt is famous for his neat handwriting and well written themes. W e have noticed that "collections" are becoming more and more popular on the Hilltop. For instance, Peter Goldenbock collects stamps; Frank Rubenstein collects coins; Al Ross col-

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lects class dues; and Henry Benedict collects demerits. Mike "Stereo-High-Fi" Greenwood is best k n o w n for his over-developed larynx. D o n Thompson, our class president and a real ladies' man, and D o u g Wright m a d e the J-V basketball team. T o m Yardley, A n d y Adler, and Roddy Rogers are some of the n e w boys whose scholastic achievements have given future ninth graders a goal to strive for. Peter Provost likes French, but French, unfortunately, doesn't like Peter. Terry Berger is the outstanding student in M r . Pearsall's Latin I class. Bill Fuller is a frustrated science scholar, while Barry Lamkie and A n d y Mitchell are successful science students.

Wells Moore is handsome, and owes this authorfivedollars for have said so.

This roster still sounds neophytic, but w e wish to thank the Seniors for their guidance as "big brothers", and wish them success at college and in whatever the future holds for them.

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First row: Meffert, Appleby, Boian, J. Mitchell, C. White, J. Smith, T. Luria, Cole, Tourtelot, Putterman, King, Sandak, J. Thompson. Second row: Crowell, McKitterick, Boshnack, Harrison, McRae, P. Smith, A. Silberman, Soper, Grady, Houlberg, P. Ross, C. Hume.

*Zfhz Cta¹¹ of ig6q This year the Class of 1964 consists of twenty-eight m e m bers. For m a n y of us, this our eighth grade year has not been an easy one. There have been n e w teachers, more difficult subjects to be studied, and more demands of responsibility put upon us. By the end of this year w e will have moved from the lower school to the upper.

A t C o m m e n c e m e n t some lucky eighth grader will receive the Anthony Wells Memorial Trophy. These are some facts about the candidates, as told by our under-cover agent: T h e most "outstanding" in our class is Peter Smith, professor of the rare disease, laughingitis. Sandak is class tragi-comedian.

Boshnack is famous for the low rumble he emits (it is actually the sound of his mind at w o r k ) . King sells Christmas seals for Santa Claus. "Big" Appleby is a Go-Cart fan. Houlberg, having graduates from this stage, owns a car. Crowell creates Latin sentences that m a k e Mr. Pearsall groan. Soper is an all around good kid. G o o d w i n and White are our best

athletes. Boian is just an ex-president. T h o m p s o n is the class comedian. Magner has the characteristics of a typical eighth grader. Pocohantas does not think that the present John Smith is worth saving. Luria is assuming the role of class genius.

Cole is still interested in H O gauge trains. Tourtellot maintains he is not a platypus, and he got a haircut to prove it.

Ross is, as always, impeccably dressed. McKitterick and Meffert are wonder boys. O n e wonders h o w they missed the Honor Roll if they were intelligent, enough to pass those "stiff" entrance exams. Also there is Wiencrot, a chemist; and Grady with his ready smile. Silberman decided not to disappoint us and to get on the H o n o r Roll. Mitchell is the writer of this article. M c R a e and Putterman have the pecularity of being "beyond words".

Our class wishes that each and every Senior will be "most likely to succeed" as he graduates to the adult world.

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First row: K. McAllister, Post, Burns, B. Snyder, Cassone, Terrel, Arthur, Kemp, Yeager, Abberley, Dearborn, Herz. Second row: Collier, G. Walsh, Hack, Noblet, Allport, Pierson, Plaut, E. Tunick, Hallock.

*Zfhz Cta¹¹ of ig6^ The number S E V E N is rumored to be lucky, but our class is not ready to believe this notion. W e have been flooded with work, and only a few have been able to avoid being swamped. The fortunate ones are Terrell and K e m p , w h o have been on the Honor Roll consistently, Martini, also, has shown great mathematical ability. Tunick, Arthur, and Snyder have made themselves k n o w n in allfieldsof sport.

Cassone has w o n m a n y swimming events this year for the Y.M.C.A. Burns is president of our esteemed class and loves to go out on dates. Our class tall m e n are Collier and Noblet, the latter is often called the "friendly giant". Hallock, Post,

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Plaut, and Yaeger are some of the new boys w h o have distinguished themselves as all-around St. Lukians. Herz is k n o w n for his amiability, and McCallister has an abundance of friends. The talented art students are Howell and Hack, the latter has also a great knack for sailing. Since Zacharly has been so popular on television, Allport has formed an unofficial Zacherly Fan Club with Walsh and Pierson as charter members. Dearborn has unusual creative ability and has written for the school newspaper and yearbook.

In closing, the class of 1965 should like to say to the Seniors of I960, "Nos Moriture, T e Salutamus".

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First row: Chamberlain, Ludlowe, McNeal, A. White, Mikheal, J. Kelley, Wilkie, R. Goldenbock, Friend, Fanton, P. Mitchell, Heller. Second row: Neff, Koons, Beck, R. Dennison, S. Michaan, Baker, Cochran, Larsen, A. Cibere.

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First row: Eberts, D. Hall, Steiwer, Cashman, Miss Howe, K. Hays, G. Warren, Montegelas. Second row: O'Neil-Butler, Foss, W o o d , K. Walsh, W . Dennison, T. Walsh, Haviland.

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Seated: McPeek, Gilroy, Dr. Kidd, Craig, Hoffman. Standing: Titus, D. Tunick, Pinza, Stark, R. Mezan, P. Ross.

Student Council T h e St. Luke's Student Council plays a major part in the academic, social, and athletic functions of the school, as well as maintaining an orderly standard of conduct. Under the experienced chairmanship of M i k e Gilroy, the I960 Council successfully earned the respect of the student body by employing an understanding and friendly, though serious attitude toward its conduct.

A s early as thefirstday of school in September the Student Council met to adopt a n e w demerit system designed in the best interests of the school as a whole. T h e demerit system is a highly successful one, containing a list of malfeasances punishable by one, two, three, or four demerits. A boy given four demerits automatically receives a pink slip in deportment which is sent h o m e to his parents.

Elsewhere in life at St. Luke's, the Student Council offers help to a boy whose marks are faltering, helps to promote school spirit, and presents an extremely popular and success-

ful Christmas dance. T h e Council organizes the Athletic Banquet and Field Day, both held in the spring, and sponsors the Pat T h o m a s Football Trophy, awarded at the Athletic Banquet.

T h e elections to the Student Council are held each year in May, w h e n the student body and faculty assembly for nominations and final voting. M i k e Gilroy, afive-yearveteran, headed what was probably the most successful Student Council in St. Luke's history. Roger M c P e e k kept minutes of all the proceedings as secretary, while Steve Hoffman, also a veteran, proved efficient as treasurer in handling the Council's funds. Jeff Craig was the other senior member.

T h e underclassmen w h o are members of the Student Council are the junior members, T i m Titus, D a v e Tunick, and Dixon Kelley; the sophomore members, Pete Pinza and Ricky Mezan; the freshman member, M i k e Stark; and the eightgtade representative, Paul Ross.

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Seated: S. Hoffman, R. McPeek, P. Mezan, M. Morris, R. Kweskin. Standing: Dr. Kidd, E. Wiisanen, B. Howze, D. Tunick.

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^ocistu and encourage the four ideals of academic achievement: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character. Boys of the junior and senior classes may be considered for election to the Society by a faculty committee, if their averages are equal to a B, or 85 per cent. Each year the elections will take place following the mid-year andfinalexaminations.

This year's charter members of the society are: Peter B. Mezan, president; Stephen J. Hoffman, vice-president; Michael A. Morris, secretary; Richard J. Kweskin, treasurer; and R a y m o n d Roger McPeek from the senior class, and Bruce W . Howze, David P. Tunick, and Eric W . Wiisanen from the junior class.

N e w this year is St. Luke's formal membership in a national honor society. The new chapter here at school will be supplementary to the Honor Roll, which has existed as an academic incentive for m a n y years. The National Honor Society was established in 1921 by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. In its history of almost forty years, the society has grown to a membership of nearly 6,000 chapters among public and private schools.

In 1959 St. Luke's was invited to join this national organization. A constitution was drawn up by the school and approved by the national organization in the same year. T h e aim of the society and of the St. Luke's chapter is to recognize

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Seated: P. Mezan, McPeek, Mr. Graves, Hoffman. Standing: Herzog, Craig, Goit, Morris, Montgomery, D.-Tunick. Absent: G. Thompson.

-Jnz Sentinel the results of great conttibutions by m a n y people. A m o n g these boys wete: Montgomery, Goit, Herzog, Tunick, Craig, Morris, Selkowitz, and Ober. Photography was taken care of

by Thompson, Sandak, and George.

M a n y innovations were suggested by members of the staff during the year, and several of these were adopted to create a more well-rounded and diversified newspaper. S o m e emphasis was placed on lower school affairs, which previously had been neglected. Letters to the editor were encouraged, and editorials were m a d e more germane.

As in the past years the staff was aided by its adviser, M r .

Graves, w h o furnished m a n y fine ideas and suggestions. The staff would like to thank him for his contribution in making the paper a success.

For the past twenty years the SENTINEL has served as an interesting, well-written presentation of events pertaining to school and of subjects that are important to everybody. T h e paper has always shown m u c h diversification in the selection of its articles which range from sports and hum o r to editorials and features.

The Editor-in-Chief, Roger McPeek, the Managing Editor, Steve Hoffman, and the Features Editor, Pete Mezan, cooperated wholeheartedly this year in producing one of the finest editions of the newspaper that has appeared in the school's history. Roger ably assumed the job of coordinating the various operations necessary to thefinalpublication. The highlight of this year occurred in the twentieth anniversary issue which came out in April. This issue and the others were

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^ZJhz (lad\ UCÂŁUÂą help of the entire staff. Photography, one of the most essential pans of any yeatbook, was done by George Thompson, Alan Ross, and Jay Sandak. The business board, working under the direction of the editorial staff, consisted of Michael Gilroy, business manager; Dean Montgomery, advertising manager; and Bill Relyea, assistant advertising manager.

Since our yearbook is a self-supported publication, w e cannot overemphasize the importance of its advertising section.

W e are dependent upon the efforts of the business board, the support of the advertisers, and the contributions by the members of the student body. T o them w e are grateful.

This year the C A D U C E U S staff was ably assisted by its faculty advisor, Mr. Barnard. His counsel, guidance, and ideas were greatly appreciated, and the staff owes him a vote of thanks.

Here in this volume, w e present to you the I960 edition of the C A D U C E U S , your yearbook. W e hope that it will serve as a tribute to the Class of I960.

T h e printing of the I960 C A D U C E U S in March of this year signaled the culmination of months of planning, writing, editing, and soliciting advertisements. First preparations for the yearbook began before the opening of school. A t that time the editorial board, which had been chosen in the spring, held numerous meetings in which the members discussed plans and reviewed suggestions for the coming edition. This group consisted of George Thompson, editor, Pete Mezan, associate editor, and Roger McPeek, managing editor. T h e first task of the editorial board was to introduce the n e w concepts and themes to be carried out in the yearbook and to combine with these some of the better features of past publications. Once this was determined, thefinalcover design was agreed upon, and the assignments were handed out. From then on attention was turned to the important job of layout plans.

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Seated: Titus, Mezan, Montgomery, Hoffman, Jordan. Standing: R. Pearsall, Layman, Fogle, Kortegast, Hurd, D. Tunick, Herzog. Absent: Alsegg.

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to coaching the junior and league teams. Certain members aided in managing the varsity, while others provided services as referees in maroon and gray games. During the winter months attention was focused on caring for the g y m and refereeing the basketball contests. In the spring m u c h of the work consisted of building up the pitcher's mound.

Thus it is the job of the Athletic Committee to take care of all those details without which our athletic program would not exist. This all-important job was this year tackled by Walter Alsegg, the chairman, and his hard-working associates.

At St. Luke's the primary service organization is the Athletic Committee, the members of which are chosen every fall

by M r . Pearsall on the basis of their ability and willingness to work and their sense of responsibility. T h e candidates must have exhibited an active interest in school affairs and given their services in preparation for intramural sports activities.

T h e main purpose of the Athletic Committee is handling the maintenance of the football and baseballfields,gymnasium, and sports equipment. In the fall members were given tasks ranging from lining and preparing the football field

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Coacnsi Cduu The activity of the classes is restricted mainly to basketball but is varied occasionally by tumbling under strict observation and coaching or by playing volley ball.. During the w a r m spring months, the classes m o v e outside for the baseball season.

A few simple, but necessary rules, governing g y m classes were set d o w n by M r . Valus. This year every m e m b e r of a g y m class must have a complete g y m uniform and be present at every class, unless he has a written excuse. Also, no g y m instructor can be engaged in any activity except supervising his class during g y m periods.

Gradesfivethrough nine were divided alphabetically into two groups per grade, each group meeting individually two or three times a week. McPeek and Friedman have the ninth grade, Hoffman and Kortegast the eighth grade, Clayton and Ide the seventh grade, and Titus and Herzog the sixth grade.

A s a result of a state law passed four years ago making physical education compulsory for the lower grades, the Coaches' Club was formed at St. Luke's under the auspices of M r . Pearsall. Composed of upperclassmen chosen by the faculty for their knowledge of sports and ability to lead a group of boys, the members received no reward for their services until last year. A t that time the letters " C C " were given, and this year handsome St. Luke's jackets with the club's initials sewn on the sleeve were also awarded.

Under the present adviser, M r . Valus, this year's Coaches' Club has succeeded in adopting a method of marking the g y m classes. T h e marks depend solely on conduct and effort, eliminating any unfairness to boys w h o are not so gifted in athletics as others might be. T h e present marking system also stimulates sportsmanship, the highest goal of all the g y m classes.

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Seated: G. Thompson, Montgomery, Clayton, Mr. Cooper, Kortegast, George, Curtis, Goit. Standing: Dunnell, Peckerman, D. Thompson, Feyling, B. Wright, Ryan, Snider, Holman, Ficks, R. Pearsall.

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After a year's interval, the Glee Club at St. Luke's was reorganized, adding greatly to the school's exttacurricular program. Meeting every Tuesday, the club provided a good measure of fun and enjoyment for all of its members.

Under the able direction of Mr. Cooper, w h o willingly gave his o w n time, the present club has prospered, the m e m bers also contributing actively and enthusiastically to its support. T h e mainstays of the singing group are as follows: tenors: Clayton, B. Wright, Kortegast, Ficks, and Holman; baritones: Montgomery, Goit, Snyder, Feyling, D. Thompson, and R. Pearsall; basses: Ryan, G. Thompson, Peckerman, and Curtis. D u e to the small size of the group, it was difficult

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to sing in four-part harmony as originally intended, but Mr. Cooper skillfully scaled all of the songs d o w n to three parts.

From around the piano in Miss Howe's room could be heard melodies ranging from romantic songs, spirituals, and traditional airs to brassy show tunes. Most often sung were: On The Street Where You Line, Shenandoah, The Whiffenpoof Song, and There is Nothing Like A Dame.

The fact that the Glee Club this year is considerably larger than those of previous years indicates a growing interest in group singing, and reflects thefineleadership of M r . Cooper.

W e predict that the Glee Club will become an increasingly important part of life at St. Luke's.

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^enioz idrzom Committee The final and most important social event of the school year is, without doubt, the Senior Prom. Its importance lies in the fact that it is the last time the seniors will be togethet under the same roof, and it is also the unofficial termination of the school yearâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the official one, of course, being C o m mencement. Judging from the intriguing rumors circulating about, the Senior Prom on June third promises to be better and livelier than ever before.

The Senior Prom Committee, which was elected by the senior class early last winter has as its members the veterans of former dance committees: Mike Gilroy, Steve Hoffman, Roger McPeek, Peter Mezan, Dean Montgomery, Mike Mor-

ris, and George Thompson. Dean Montgomery, chairman, has the important job of supervising all the sub-committees and seeing to it that all the dance prepatations are going smoothly. Roger McPeek, Peter Mezan, and George T h o m p son are in charge of the decotating committee. Mike Gilroy is in charge of obtaining a band and publicity, while Mike Morris is taking care of the tickets. Fortunately, the C o m mittee will have the whole-hearted assistance of the rest of the class, w h o have been appointed to the various sub-committees. With preparations in the hands of such an able group, w e are certain that it will be a smashing success.

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Second row: Coach Cibere, Feyling, Runyon, Karp, R. Mezan. Gaisser, D. Kelley, Fogle, Sawyer, Silberman, Alsegg, Herzog. Third row: Howze, Levine, H u m e , Ficks.

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In the 1959 season the St. Luke's football team had four games, winning one while losing the other three. In all the games, however, the team distinguished itself by a fighting spirit and a great tenacity to win.

The team, led by Bill Relyea as captain and Dean Montgomery as co-captain, met Wilton High School in our season's opener. D u e tofirst-gamenervousness and inexperience, thefightingSt. Luke's boys went d o w n to defeat, 26-8.

The second game of the season was with King School of Stamford, league champions of 1959. This game was a moral victory, for the rugged line and backfield held the overpowering King squad to a lower score than any other team. Thefinalresult was a defeat for the Maroon and Grey, 22-16.

The next game portended a long sought-after victory for the Hilltoppers. W e held Bethel High School at bay during thefirstquarter; however, in the second half, the St. Luke's defense crumbled, Bethel controlled the ball, and pandem o n i u m reigned. A s the final gun sounded, the scorebord showed a Bethel victoryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;30-14.

The game with Brunswick was thefinalone of the season.

W e took the field with a great desire to win, and win w e did. Brunswick talliedfirst,but the Saints quickly scored, leaving Brunswick ahead at the half, 8-6. Early in the second half the N e w Canaan boys rapidly added another touchdown, making the score 12-8. Only through a determined line was our lead kept for the temainder of the game. The contest was won, ourfirstin practically two years. Mr. Cibere and his team had come through.

As far as this football season was concerned, w e have had bigger teams and better teams, but, w h e n the chips were really down, few could have matched this year's in spirit and aggressiveness.

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With M r . Valus assuming the leadership of the League teams, emphasis this year was placed on instruction in the fundamentals of football and on a series of scrimmages that promised to give St. Luke's some excellent varsity material in the coming years.

Assisting the faculty coach were two members of the Athletic Committee, Pete Mezan and Rick Kortegast. They led the boys in the routine of calisthenics and instructed them in various plays. W h e n the coaches decided that the players had sufficiently conditioned themselves, a series of traditional intramural Maroon and Gray games were scheduled.

Having elected Mike Stark and Harold Scott the captains of the Maroons and Grays, respectively, both

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First row: Hallock, G. Walsh, Arthur, King, Hack Lamkie. Second row: P. Goldenbock, Rogers, Adler, C. H u m e , J. Smith, J. Thompson. Third row: P. Mezan, Stark, P. Smith, Mr. Valus, A. Silberman, Berger, W . Fuller, Kortegast.

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teams fought valiantly in a close contest; however, the Grays managed to squeeze out a thrilling 28-16 victoty as Scott scored twice while Goodwin and Dave Piersall each crossed the goal line for the victors. Stark scored both Maroon touchdowns and the extra points.

The starting backfield for the Grays consisted of White, Goodwin, Scott, and D o u g Wright. T h e instrumental line was composed of Dave Piersall, Mike Palmer, Henry Benedict, Gordon, Marry Pearsall, Weincrot, and Andy Mitchell.

For the Maroons Stark, Bill Fuller, King, and Arthur started in the backfield, T h e starting linemen were Lamkie, Peter Golenbock, Cameron, H u m e , John Smith, Jeff Thompson, and Arnold Silberman.

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First row: Terrel, C. Snyder, Vought, P. Mitchell, Titsworth, Holmyard, Peterkin. Second row: R. Pearsall, R. Dennisson, Mikhael, Larsen, McAllister, Burns, Martin, Mr. Cooper.

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The Junior teams, which are made u p of boys from the fourth grade to the seventh grade, gained m u c h experience in the rudiments of football through instruction given by M r . Cooper in his initial year of coaching, Steve Hoffman, and Ray Pearsall, w h o represented the Athletic Committee.

This year the Juniors unfortunately consisted of only sixteen players; therefore, the coaches instituted the g a m e of six-man football, thefirstsuch team formed at St. Luke's in over a decade. Naturally, the boys had to learn an entire series of n e w plays that suit this formation.

At the end of the season the annual Maroon-Gray g a m e took place. During this g a m e the Maroons gained

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First row: McKendry, R. Goldenbock, Kress, McGraw, Chamberlain, Saxe. Second row: Hoffman, Heller, E. Tunick, Herz, Abberley, Koons, Yeager, Cassone, Mr. Cooper.

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an early lead as Dave Herz raced for a touchdown, and Lester Abberley, the Maroon captain, scored the extra points; however, the Grays ran away with the contest as Toby Terrell snared a pass from Brent Snyder. After Alec White scored the points after touchdown, the Grays scored again to win the game, 16-8.

The backfield for the Maroons wasfilledby Abberley, Herz, M c G a w , and Cassone. Their line included Koons, Yaeger, Robert Golenbock, Heller, Chamberlain, Ed Tunick, and Saxe.

The Grays had Snyder, Burns, Terrell, and McCallister in the backfield, while Martin, Craig McCallister, Mikhael, Bob Dennison, Larson, Vought, and Paul Mitchell proved to be the bulwarks of the line.

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Kneeling: Relyea, Coach Sikorski, Montgomery. Standing: Gaisser, Ide, Runyon, Pinza, Herzog, Craig, Friedman, Hoffman, Clayton, D. Kelley.

T h e enthusiasm of the boys shown throughout the I960 basketball season was exemplified by the large number of candidates w h o tried out for the team. Coach Sikorski returned to St. Luke's for his second year and wasted no time in reducing the original forty-man squad to a more workable team composed of ten varsity and eight junior varsity m e m bers.

T h e team had a very successful year, defeating such fine teams as Cedar Knolls, Roosevelt, Daycroft, and Cherry Lawn. The final and most exciting g a m e of the season was played in Stamford against our old rival, King School. In the last, tense moments of the game, St. Luke's managed to defeat the King squad by a narrow margin of 61-60. St. Luke's only losses were to the superior teams of Brunswick and H a m d e n Hall.

Peter Friedman, the co-captain, and Dick Ide were this year's leaders in scoring, averaging overfifteenand ten points, respectively, per game. The team would not have been complete without the fine rebounding and defensive play of captain Jeff Craig, Jim Gaisser, Buzz Kelley, and Pete Pinza.

These starters were ably assisted by Tex Clayton, Jim Herzog, Steve Hoffman, and Mike Runyon.

D u e to lack of opponents and a limited number of games played, it is difficult to judge the quality of the junior varsity squad. Nevertheless, their great spirit and hard work predicts that St. Luke's should have successful seasons in the future.

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Since the C A D U C E U S goes to press before the start of the baseball season, this will be a preview rather than a review of the I960 playing season. Because of m a n y returning regulars and a promising new crop of younger players, a great season is portended this year. W i t h M r . Pearsall being ably assisted by Mr. Valus, the team will have superb coaching and excellent training. Since Ide, Friedman, Relyea, Pearsall, Jordan, Mezan, Fleming, Pinza, and Herzog are returning from last year and Whitney Goit is returning after a year's absence, Mr. Pearsall will have an experienced nucleus around which to form a squad.

This season new hopes have risen with Wright, Stark, Clayton, Palmer, and Ashe joining the team to add a more solid punch to the St. Luke's offsensive.

The pitching staff is strong, with Friedman, Ide, Pinza, and Ashe looking in particularly good form at ptesstime. T h e infield will probably have Goit or Palmer at first base, Wright, Fleming, or Mezan at second base, Pinza at third base, and Friedm a n or Stark at short-stop, w h e n the fotmer is not pitching.

The outfield is exceptionally sttong with Ide, Jordan, and Pearsall, all starters from last year, ready to assume theit positions.

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by Friedman, Jordan, Relyea, and Pinza. Batting practice has shown that there is consistent strength in hitting among the other members of the team. It is reasonable to say that the squad has adequate scoring potential.

This year looks Very encouraging, with a thirteen game schedule so far. T h e future looks even brighter with the fine n e w ball players getting experience for the forthcoming years.

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