1. PLIMPTON LIBRARY
2. ASSEMBLY BUILDING
3. THE SCHOOLHOUSE
4. TENNIS COURTS
5. THE INFIRMARY
6. MEMORIAL DORMITORY
7. THE HOMESTEAD
8. RECREATION CENTER
9. FORD HALL
10. THE DINING ROOMS I I. WILLISTON POND
12. SAWYER FIELD
Presented By The
Easthampton, Massachusetts
With heartfelt gratitude for your kindly and understanding interest in the Williston boy and deepseated admiration for your manifold talents in the fields of music and literature, we, the members of the staff, and the senior class, dedicate this volume of the Williston Log to you as an expression of our admiration and appreciation of your unfailing leadership and guidance enjoyed by us at the Academy and as a token, as well, of the esteem and affection in which you, Chester G. Curtiss, are held by the students of Williston.
Williston Academy is a secondary school, the purpose of which is to guide young men through their early manhood and to prepare these men for their future. In fulfilling its purpose, Williston — its founder, headmaster, faculty, and student body — have made a successful attempt to introduce every student to a well rounded way of life. The environment of a Williston student includes the vital studies of the arts and sciences, an excellent dormitory life, and superbly guided athletics and other extracurricular activities.
The Williston Log represents our best efforts to show you this school. For this issue, we, the members of the Log staff and the senior class, have chosen a representative — what we consider a typical, average prep-school boy — to guide you through our portrayal of the life of a Williston student.
The theme of this fifty-fourth volume of the Log is, then, the sort of presentation which an observant Williston boy would give you as he guides you through the school plant and its people, and our accomplishments of the past year — the record of certain successes which have made us happy, and the realization of ideals which have made us proud.
EMILY GRAVES WILLISTON
BORN: JUNE 5, 1795
DIED: AUGUST 12, 1885
SAMUEL WILLISTON
BORN: JUNE 7, 1795
DIED: JULY 17, 1874
John P. Wright, A.B., '24, President
Keene, N. H.
Neill W. Schoonmaker, LL.B., '26, Treasurer Ware, Mass.
Judge Thomas W. Swan, LL.B., '96 New Haven, Conn.
John L. Hall, LL.B., '90 Boston, Mass.
Reverend James Gordon Gilkey, D.D. Springfield, Mass.
Charles W. Walker, A.B., '96 Northampton, Mass.
Lauren D. Lyman, B.A., '12
New York, N. Y.
Paul S. Deland, B.A., '02 Boston, Mass.
Emmons Bryant, Jr., A.B., '28 New York, N. Y.
Norman A. Triplett, B.A. Bluffton, Ohio
Charles W.Cole, Ph.D. Amherst, Mass.
Roy H. Kienle, Ph.D., '12 Stamford, Conn.
Bissell Alderman, M.A.,'30 South Hadley, Mass.
Edward N. Lamson, A.B., '26 Lowell, Mass.
Frank P. Conant, B.A., '35 Southampton, Mass.
Alton L. Perry, B.A., '27 Williamstown, Mass.
Howard L. Rubendall,D.D.MountHermon, Mass.
John W. Masland, Ph.D Hanover, N. H.
Alfred R. Wentworth, B.A.,'39 New York, N. Y.
Frederick K. Daggett, Jr., '25 Guilford, Conn.
Phillips Stevens, M.A., Secretary Easthampton, Mass.
WILMOT SAMUEL BABCOCK, B.P.E.
Business Manager, As,sistant Treasurer Coach of Soccer, Coach of Swimming
Graduated Bellows Falls High School, 1926; Springfield College, 1930, B.P.E.; graduate work at Boston University and Dartmouth College; taught at Country Day School, Newton, Mass., 1930-1935; Assistant Headmaster at Kimball Union Academy, 19351943; Member, Private School Business Managers' Association, New England Physics Teachers' Association, Chemistry Teachers' Association; elected to Williston, 1943.
JAMES HUBERT SHEPARDSON, A.B.
Registrar
Graduated Pittsfield High School, 1920; graduated Harvard University, A.B. 1925; Alpha Phi Sigma Fraternity; taught at Wilbraham Academy, 1929-1931; Director of Admissions at Wilbraham Academy, 19311936; past president of Springfield Speakers' Clubs; past president of Associated Speakers' Clubs; vice president of New England Association of Preparatory Schools' Admission Officers; vice president of Association of Admission Officers of Independent Secondary Schools, 1954; president, 1955; elected to Williston, 1936.
PHILLIPS STEVENS, M.A. Headmaster, Latin
Adviser to Student Council
Graduated Taft School, 1932; graduated Williams, 1936, B.A.; Weimar-Jena Summer College,Germany,1937-1938; Middlebury, 19391941, M.A.; taught South Kent School, 1936-1943; head of German Department at South Kent School; vice president and sales manager, J-B-T Instruments, Inc., New Haven, Conn., 1943-1949; Corporator, Easthampton Savings Bank; Trustee, Easthampton Public Library; Independent Schools Advisory Committee of Educational Records Bureau; elected to Williston, 1949.
CHARLES EDWARD ROUSE, A.B.
Head of English Department
Adviser to College Entrance, Director of Summer School, Adviser to "Y" Cabinet, President, Williston Chapter of the Cum Laude Society.
Graduated Clark University, 1922; Harvard Graduate School, 1926-1928; Alpha Epsilon Upsilon Fraternity (Scholarship); taught at Blair Academy, 19221923; University of Pennsylvania Graduate School, Summer, 1930; Oxford University, England, 19301931; Director of Williston Academy Summer School, 1943-1955; elected to Williston, 1923.
English
Librarian of Plimpton Library, Adviser of Chess Club.
Graduated cum laude, Thayer Academy, 1927; Harvard College, A.B., cum laude, 1931; Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, M.A., 1932; special member National Council of Teachers of English; author: a new version of The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, 1942; a complete verse translation of Homer's Iliad, 1948; three-act play, The Man Who Shot God, 1953; elected to Williston, 1943.
English
Accompanist of Glee Club, Organist.
Graduated Yale University, 1920; University of Pennsylvania, 1933,M.A.; taught at Middletown High, 1920-1925; Keio University of Tokyo, Japan, 19251929; Tabor Academy, 1929-1939; Brooks School, 1939-1944; elected to Williston, 1945.
DAVID STEVENS, M.A.
English
Adviser of The Log, Adviser of Sailing Club, Assistant Coach of Soccer, Coach of Skiing.
Amherst College, B.A., 1947; Tufts College, M.A., 1951; taught at Belmont Hill School, 1951; Secretary of Interscholastic Yacht Racing Association; Member of American Camping Association; Member of Springfield Squadron of U.S. Power Squadrons; Director of New England Camping Association Sailing School for Counselors, 1954; Head of Nautical Instruction program, Eastern Yacht Club, 1955; elected to Williston, 1951.
WILLIAM M. LAUMAN, M.A.
English
Adviser of Outing Club.
Graduated Dartmouth, 1925, A.B.; graduate work at Princeton University, 1927-1931; University of Rochester, 1932-1934; M.A.; taught at University of Chicago and engaged in Research Work, 1934-1936; History Department, Central College, Chicago, 19371942; War Work, 1942-1943; with Department of State in Near East, 1944-1946; Department of History, Roosevelt College of Chicago, Head of Department, 1946-1950; taught American Language to Turkish Air Force and Army Officers, 1950-1951; Executive Secretary of United States Educational Commission in Turkey (Fulbright), 1951-1952; elected to Williston, 1952.
THOMAS S. COTTRELL, 1951, A.B.
English
Assistant Adviser to Dramatic Club, Assistant Coach of Soccer, Assistant Coach of Swimming.
Graduated Williston Academy, Cum Laude, 1951; graduated Brown University, 1955; Sigma Nu Fraternity; president, Brown University Glee Club; Elected to Williston, 1955.
FRANK WILLIAM PUTNAM, M.A.
Head of Modern Language Department, German Assistant Coach of Track.
Graduated Wesleyan University, 1922; Delta Upsilon Fraternity; taught at Traip Academy; Graduate School of Education, Harvard University Summer School, 1925-1926; University of Munich, Summer, 1928, Winter, 1933; Graduate Study at Middlebury German School, M.A., 1933; elected to Williston, 1925.
HOWARD GILKEY BOARDMAN, M.A.
Head of French Department
Senior Master, Alumni Secretary,Director of Dramatic Club, Ford Hall Housemaster, Adviser to Senior Class.
Graduated Colby College, 1918; taught at Higgins Classical and Harrisburg Academy; Graduate Student at Middlebury French School and Penn State College, A.M., 1924; Certificat d'Etudes Francaises, Universite de Grenoble, 1927; studied at Universite de Paris, 1927-1928; Delta Upsilon Fraternity; elected to Williston, 1921.
WILLIAM JORDAN LOSSONE, A.B., Ed.M. Head of Latin Department
Athletic Advisory Board, Assistant Coach of Football, Assistant Coach of Baseball.
Graduated Boston University, A.B., 1922; Harvard University, Ed.M., 1925; Harvard University Graduate School, 1923, 1925, 1928, 1929, 1939; Mount Tom Summer School, 1933-1942; Member of Modern Languages Association; Williston Academy Summer School, 1943-1955; Kappa Phi Alpha Fraternity; Certificat d'Etudes, Universite de Paris, 1932; University of Cologne, 1932-1933; Chairman of Western Massachusetts Modern Language Association, 1939; Chairman of Easthampton School Committee, 1945-1956; Town Moderator, Easthampton, 1944-1956; elected to Williston, 1923.
DAVID H. THOMAS, M.A.
Head of Spanish Department
Adviser of Adelphi-Gamma Sigma, Memorial Dormitory Housemaster, Adviser of Junior Middler Class.
Graduated Upsala, A.B., 1927; Sigma Chi Fraternity; graduate work at Centro de Estudios Historicos at Madrid, Summers, 1931-1932; University of Mexico, M.A., 1941; on leave to United States Army, 19421945; Williston Academy Summer School, 1946-1955; elected to Williston, 1929.
APAUL ROBERT LAURENT, 1944, B.A.
Spanish, French, and Algebra
Assistant Coach of Soccer, Coach of Winter Track, Coach of Track.
Graduated Williston, 1944; graduated Yale, 1947, B.A.; Chi Psi Fraternity; taught at Williston, 19471949; leave of absence, 1949-1950; elected to Williston, 1947.
G. McCALL MAXWELL, M.A.
Administration, French
Graduated Manhasset High School, 1935; Yale College, A.B., 1939; master, Lake Forest Day School, 1939-1941; graduate study, Harvard, 1941-1942; U.S. Army,1942-1946; teacher of French,graduate student, Harvard, 1946; M.A., Harvard, 1946; assistant headmaster, Lake Forest Day School, 1946-1947; headmaster, 1947-1954; Williston Academy Summer School, 1955; elected to Williston, 1954.
ARCHIBALD L. HEPWORTH, M.A.
Head of History Department
Coach of Tennis, Assistant Coach of Football, Athletic Advisory Board.
Graduated Bowdoin, 1925; taught at Colby Academy, 1925, 1926; Harvard Summer School, 1927; Springfield Summer School, 1929-1930; Wassookeag School Camp, 1930-1932; Bonn University, Germany, Summer School, 1936; Harvard University, A.M., 1936; Instructor in History and Latin, Mount Tom Summer School, 1933-1942; Member of National Council for Social Studies; Member of New England History Teachers' Association; Sigma Nu Fraternity; on leave to U.S. Naval Reserve, 1943-1946; Naval Research Reserve, 1946-1955; Williston Summer School, 1943-1955; elected to Williston, 1926.
MILNE LAWTON, JR., M.A. History
Adviser of Adelphi-Gamma Sigma; Assistant Coach of Soccer, Assistant Coach of Tennis, Coach of Squash, Adviser to Middler Class.
Graduated Dartmouth High School, 1938; Columbia University, 1943, A.B.; 1949, M.A.; Columbia University,Summer Session, 1945-1948; taught at Fessenden School, 1944-1947; Member of American Historical Association, Member of Academy of Political Science; Harvard School of Arts and Science,Summer, 1951; elected to Williston, 1947.
HENRY TELLER, A.B.
History
Director of Glee Club, Director of Band, Director Double Quartet.
Graduated Everett High School, 1942; United States Army, 1943-1944; University of North Dakota, • 1943-1945; graduated Harvard College, 1947, A.B.; taught at Holderness School; Williston Summer School, 1951-1955; Assistant Director of Hampshire Choral Society; elected to Williston, 1947.
RALPH F. PHILLIPS, Ph.D.
Head of Science Department, Chemistry Adviser to Radio Club, Adviser to Science Club. University of Nebraska, 1930, A.B.; University of California, 1932, M.S.; M.I.T., 1932, Ph.D.; Arthur D. Little Research Fellow, M.I.T., 1938-1939; Research Associate, M.I.T., 1940-1942; Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry, University of Utah, 1943-1945; Research Chemist, Pan-American Petroleum Corp., Shell Petroleum Corp.,Standard Oil Development Co., 1930-1940; U. S. Rubber Co., 1942-1943; Assistant Scientific Director, Sugar Research Foundation, New York City, 1945-1952; Development Corp., 19521954; Fellow, American Institute of Chemists; Member, Society of Chemical Industry, N. Y. Academy of Science Audio Engineering Society; elected to Williston, 1954.
DALE LASH, M.A.
Biology, Director of Athletics
Coach of Football,Coach of Basketball,Coach of Baseball, Athletic Advisory Board.
Graduated Oil City High School, 1918; Springfield College, B.P.E., 1923; Kappa Delta Phi; Instructor of Physical Eduation, Wesleyan University, 1923-1928, Assistant Professor of Physical Education, 1928-1941; graduate work at New York University, 1931, M.A.; Instructor, Springfield College Summer Coaching School, 1925-1930; Instructor, Springfield College, 1941-1942; Army Air Corps,Springfield College,Summer 1943; elected to Williston, 1942.
ROBERT S. SNYDER, A.B.
Physics, Mathematics
Assistant Coach of Soccer, Assistant Coach of Basketball, Assistant Coach of Tennis.
Graduated Western High School, Washington, D.C., 1951; Graduated Kenyon College, 1955; DeIta.• Phi Fraternity; Elected to Williston, 1955.
LOUIS GEBHARD, B.S.
Head of Mathematics Department
Graduated Blair Academy, 1922; graduated Lafayette College, 1926, B.S.; Sigma Nu Fraternity; graduate work, New York University; taught at St. Cecilia High, 1928-1937; Hackensack High School, 19371945; Coach and Instructor of Physical Education at City College of New York, 1945-1947; Williston Academy Summer School, 1955; elected to Williston, 1947.
HOMER C. CULVER, 1942, A.B. Mathematics
Assistant Coach of Football, Assistant Coach of Track.
Graduated Williston Academy, 1942; University of Massachusetts, 1949, A.B.; United States Army, 1943-1946; graduate study at University of Massa: chusetts, 1949-1950 and Summer Session, 1950; Williston Summer School, 1953-1955; elected to Williston, 1952.
HAROLD
0. GRAVES, A.B., M.Ed. Mathematics
Assistant Coach of Football.
Graduated Wilbraham Academy, 1942; United States Army, 1942-1944; attended Wesleyan University, 1945-1947; graduated Clark University, A.B., 1949; graduated Springfield College, M.Ed., 1952; taught at Wilbraham Academy, 1950-1952; taught at Amherst High School, 1955; elected to Williston. 1955.
DANIEL D. CARPENTER, A.B.
Mathematics
Coach of Hockey, Assistant Coach of Football.
Graduated South Kent School, 1941; graduated Dartmouth, 1945; Psi U Fraternity; Navigator, ArmyAir Force, 1943-1945; elected to Williston, 1955.
JAMES GARDNER, E.D., A.R.C.A., M.I.A.
Mechanical Drawing
City and Guilds, London; Putney School of Art, London; Royal College of Art, London, 1921, Associate Royal College of Art; Member of Institute of South African Architects; British Institute Scholar,Sculpture; Exhibitor Royal Academy, London; London Scottish Infantry, 1915-1919; Vice-Principal, School of Arts and Crafts, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 1921-1932; Head of School of Arts and Crafts, Johannesburg, South Africa; 1932-1955; Commanding Officer, Camouflage, South African Military College, Efficiency Decoration, 1939-1945; elected to Williston, 1955.
RICHARD LINDE, A.B., B.D., M.B.A. Bible
Graduated Asbury College, A.B., 1941; Minister. Methodist Church, Almonesson, N. J., 1942-1944, Drew Theological Seminary, B.D., 1944; Chaplain, United States Navy, 1944-1946; Minister, Trinity Methodist Church, Los Angeles, Cal., 1945-1947; Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration, M.B.A., 1949; Minister, Epworth-Euclid Church, Cleveland, Ohio, 1949-1954; Minister, Edwards Congregational Church, Northampton, Mass., since 1954; elected to Williston, 1955.
In the course of all our extra-curricular activities, we are inclined to neglect a full representation in yearbook publications of our faculty and administrative body in action. Therefore, we have felt it appropriate to devote these few pages to those who have made our successes possible.
Mr.
contemplating the next election.
Headmaster receives the ball
HOWARD G. BOARDMAN Adviser
RONALD MARTIN President
FOSTER de JESUS
Secretary
ROGER LOCKWOOD Vice President
11 Dartmouth St., Easthampton, Mass.
College Choice: R.P.I.
Entered Williston: 1954 Soccer 3,4.
Although Andy's name was impossible to spell, he himself will be equally as hard to forget. In two years at Williston, he was never seen in a bad mood. As a member of the day-boy clique, he brought to Williston a vast portfolio of tales of Easthampton escapades which will linger long in memory. Trademarked by a collection of dazzlingly-colored shirts and an almost unbelievable assortment of bow-ties, Andy will be long remembered as few day-boys who live away from the school can hope to be.
63 Beverly Rd., Montclair, N. J.
College Choice: Undecided
Dramatic Club 4; Glee Club 3.
Entered Williston: 1954
Dave will be remembered by all for the organization of the Doobie" Club. This former prowling menace of the second floor of Memorial Dorm switched to Ford Hall during his senior year and soon made a name for himself. His off-the-cuff dramatic and dancing sketches made everyone about him forget his troubles; with this cheerful optimism, Dave will amuse his future classmates.
DATUS WILBUR BERLIN, JR.
17 King St., New York, N. Y.
College Choice: Colgate Entered Williston: 1952 Football 2, 3W,4W,Co-Captain 4; Hockey 3, 4W; Baseball 1W,2W, 3W,4W; Willistonian 1; Student Council 2,•3; Honor Committee 3; Athletic Advisory Board 1, 2; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Band 1; Outing Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1, 2.
"Skip" has always been one of Williston's best-known and bestliked students. A hard-working student and a superlative athlete, he was always batting out either compositions or home runs. Hailing from the heart of New York, he used his experience gained there to be an ever-present leader in any Saturday night outings that were planned. However, none of these is the primary reason for his great popularity. It was mostly that his welcomed friendship extended to everyone in school, not merely a small group. He will be impossible to replace.
GEORGE GILCREST BLACK "Gil"
74 Lewiston Road, Grosse Pointe Farms 36, Michigan
College Choice: Williams Entered Williston: 1953 Football 3W, 4W; Swimming 2W, 3W, 4W; Tennis 2W, 3W, 4W, Co-Captain 4; Glee Club 3, 4.
George is energy plus. He embodies unending spirit and drive, a combination producing great things when harnessed properly. Always quick with the joke and the stunt, George emerges as the class devil. Bright "Rep" ties and unbounded allegiance to Detroit are two characteristics that identify George immediately. Those who lived near George in the dorm this year will probably never be able to get used to quiet again, but we wish the best to our fun-loving friend.
ALAN BLUMENTHAL "Bloomy"
83 Smith Avenue, White Plains, New York College Choice: Colgate Entered Williston: 1954 Hockey 3, 4W; Log 4; Cheer Leader 3, 4; Dramatic Club 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Band 3, 4; Dance Band 3.
Always trying to be of help, Bob became a well-known figure around the campus. In the famous "Room Four bull sessions of midnight and after," Bob would always start with White Plains, his mighty playground, and then gradually shift to his White Cadillac. Besides his activities in and about the dorm, Bob could always be seen during the winter out on the ice, stick in hand, ready to go for the afternoon's hockey practice. Bob is sure to be a success in college, and his cheerful personality will undoubtedly carry him far.
ROGER KENNETH BOSKY "Roger"
110 Clarendon Street, Springfield, Mass.
College Choice: Brown Entered Williston: 1952 Soccer 3, 4W; Hockey 2, 3, 4W; Log 3, 4; Willistonian 1, 2, 3; Science Club 3.
Four years at Williston added to two more in the junior school might be expected to make one a bit cynical, but Rog has retained his basic happy personality and lightened many other boys' lives in dreary times. A first-honor student and a fine athlete, Rog will not change, though times may; and we know that five, ten or fifteen years hence we will find him as happy as he is now.
FRANCIS KNIGHT BRITTON, JR. "Frank"
84 Howe St., New Haven,Conn.
College Choice: Amherst Entered Williston: 1952 Soccer 1, 2W, 3, 4W; Track 1, 2W, 3; Willistonian 1, 2, 3; Student Council 3; Adelphi-Gamma Sigma 1; Chess Club 1; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Double Quartet 4; Outing Club 2, 3, 4.
"Fearless Frank," the other half of the Britton-Berlin coalition, was, throughout four years, renowned for his pungent, impromptu comments about all phases of Williston life. Author of some of the most amusing compositions ever to be submitted to a Woolley grilling, he used this gift to give humorous vent to his opinions on any and all topics. His off-the-record character sketches were a constant source of hilarity. Seldom has Williston been exposed to such a sincere sense of humor.
167 Reservoir Rd., New Britain, Conn.
College Choice: R.P.I.
Entered Williston: 1954 Sailing Club 3, 4.
"Rambling Bob" vividly implanted himself in the minds of those about him at Williston. His short naps in physics class, his ingenious questions, and his fiendish experiments there with mercury and rubber bands will long be remembered by both class and teacher. His interests were wide: he enjoyed sailing, music, and bull sessions; but his favorite activities were his excursions to the top of formidable Mt. Tom. His general good nature and sense of humor will mark him in college as an outstanding campus figure.
Foamer Rd., Southampton, Mass.
College Choice: W.P.I.
Entered Williston: 1952 Science Club 3,4.
One of the senior class's hardest workers,"Hoagy" will be remembered most for his skilled renditions on the violin and his speed on the slide-rule in chemistry. Famed as an authority on automobiles and Williston's staunchest supporter of Pontiacs, he could invariably be found minutely examining any new car parked within miles of the campus. Although he took some kidding because, regardless of how hard he tried, he could never quite manage to keep his hair combed throughout the day,"Hoag" always responded good-naturedly. This June, Williston will yield to the world one of her friendliest students.
KYRAN WALSH CARSON "Kit"
99 Mountain Rd., West Hartford, Conn.
College Choice: Undecided
Entered Williston: 1954
Hockey 4W;Track 3, 4; Sailing Club 3, 4; Secretary-Treasurer 4.
Although Williston has had many representatives of Hartford in the past, Kit is the boy who has made the name of that town famous by his ringing descriptions of his escapades there. In his brief sojourn here, he has made friends right and left through his eager readiness to join any undertaking or out-joke any and all corners. He is not an outstanding athlete, but everyone connected with him knows and respects his courage and desire to do his best. Always remembered for his smile and helping hand,Kit will be one whose friendship will be coveted wherever he goes.
191 Gulf St., Milford, Conn.
College Choice: Trinity Entered Williston: 1954 Tennis Manager 3, 4W; Log 3, 4; Associate Literary Editor 4; Willistonian 3, 4; Copy Editor 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Sailing Club 3, 4; YCabinet 4.
Dave, with perseverance and patience, earned himself a fine record at Williston. His invaluable aid in getting the copy typed will never be forgotten by the Willistonian and Log editors. Always carrying a smile and ready to help, he could be found in the Gym,the snack bar, or Ford Hall keeping the wheels of school life turning. Dependability was his watchword; if he said he would do something, it was done. All that hard work and faithfulness can achieve in this world Dave is sure to get.
367 Blossom St., Fitchburg, Mass.
College Choice: Denison Entered Williston: 1954 Football 3; Skiing 3, 4; Track 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Double Quartet 3, 4; Band 3,4; Dance Band 3; Science Club 4.
In the two years that he has been at Williston, Pete has shown himself to be a hard worker and a firm friend as well as an incomparable musician. Displaying his great versatility, Pete was not only a member of the Glee Club and the Double Quartet but also a trombonist in The Dance Band. In the dormitory he has added his musical touch to the confusion of the dorm chatter. His love for Dixieland was continually audible as streams of hot music flooded Ford from his home-made phonograph. This and one of the most easy-going dispositions in the class make it easy to understand why Pete has made so many friends at Williston.
186 New Church Rd., Hove, Sussex, England
College Choice: Undecided Entered Williston: 1955 Football 4; Glee Club 4.
From Piccadilly to Soho,John must have moved with easy assurance. His indefatigable charm quickly manifested itself from the moment of his arrival. Much impressed with American society, he has assimilated much from that experience which Williston offers. A diligent student, John has associated himself with the scholars here. His fleetness has made him a star in the football and track scene, and his form has cut a dashing figure at the social functions around the school. England's legacy has been well accepted and much admired at Williston.
19 Cannon St., Norwalk, Conn.
College Choice: Wesleyan Entered Williston: 1954 Log 4; Willistonian 3; Adelphi-Gamma Sigma 3, 4; Radio Club 3; Science Club 3, 4.
Mike has been an easily recognizable figure on the campus because of his unruly red hair and constantly smoke-filled lungs. His resounding voice made his constant jokes and parodies of the faculty heard throughout Ford Hall, while his Hi-Fi set loudly proclaimed his love for rockand-roll music. Mike's unofficial and heated debates always enlivened Adelphi meetings and sharpened Mr. Thomas's temper. However, behind the outward appearance, Mike was a diligent worker with clear goals in mind and never failed to achieve success when he could.
14 Second St., Auburn, Maine
College Choice: R.P.I. Entered Williston: 1953 Hockey 3W,4W; Track 1, 3, 4.
Connie has gone through a metamorphosis in his three years at Williston. His famous escapades are things of the past. This year Connie really settled down in his first-floor abode and proved himself a tireless worker — one capable of getting great results. He could, when he chose, amuse his classmates with his inimitable "Coulombish" French. His aggressiveness, mixed with just the right amount of happy-go-lucky humor,should really take him places.
ROBERT ODLIN COYLE
Bulkley St., Williamstown, Mass.
College Choice: Williams
Entered Williston: 1954
Hockey 3, 4W; Willistonian 3; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Outing Club 4; Sailing Club 3, 4.
Bob has successfully moved through the Williston scene with a serious tenacity of purpose, disguised sometimes by whimsical vagary. His sly smile and sparkling eyes can fully express his feelings on a subject. An excellent dresser, Bob has demonstrated the benefits of Williston's social advantages. Bob is an individualist who seems to see his goals clearly in life as well as on the hockey rink. Primed by a quick, sharp wit, he has often asserted his rhetorical powers on stage and in private. From a quiet indifference, there often bubble subtle traces of his dry humor. He has attained a solid comradeship with all those who have come in contact with him and can face a college career with assurance of success.
1841 Asylum Ave., West Hartford, Conn.
College Choice: Duke Entered Williston: 1952
Football 3,4W;Log 4; Willistonian 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Stage Manager 4; Science Club 1, 2, 3,4.
Whenever a deep, booming laugh was heard reverberating around the walls of Ford Hall's first floor, it could always be traced back to Sam's room. Although dwelling in what might be considered an ominous lodging, Room 13, he was anything but unlucky because of it. Possessed with an irrepressible happy-go-lucky attitude, he never let anything hold him down for long, but his large, stalwart form hunched over his desk gave not-always-silent tribute to his never-failing determination.
5847 Howe Drive, Mission Kansas College Choice: Amherst Entered Williston: 1953 Soccer 4; Hockey 2, 3W,4W; Track 2; Track Manager 3, 4W; Willistonian 4; Sailing Club 2, 3,4; Vice-President 4; Science Club 3,4; President 4.
A bobbing red head, a blast of almost-melodious whistling, and a cheery "Hi" invariably meant that Dan had passed by. Whether scrambling around to get speakers lined up for forthcoming Science Club meetings, feverishly buckling on his hockey equipment in preparation for demonstrating his great skill on skates, or dashing off a letter to the famous Robin, he was always on the move. His "gebrochenes Deutsch" was the reason for many of the smiles on the faces of his neighbors in Ford. It seems impossible that Williston will ever replace this effervescent ball of energy.
FOSTER WARREN de JESUS 'Post"
3761 San Miguel, Palm Springs, Calif.
College Choice: Yale
Entered Williston: 1954
Swimming 3W,Captain 4; Soccer Manager 4; Log-Art Editor 4; Willistonian 3; Student Council 3, Vice President 4; Athletic Board 4; Glee Club 3, Vice President 4; Double Quartet 3; Y-Cabinet 3, 4; Senior Class Secretary.
Foster is outstanding because of his even temper and amiability. However, it is neither of these characteristics that makes him one of the most important leaders in the Class. Above all, Foster is conscientious. That he is so is shown in his swimming, his studies, and his extracurricular activities. In everything that he does, Foster determines to do his best and does it. Beyond his admirable abilities for leadership and hard work, there is a fine sense of humor (attested by the drawings in this Log) which carries him through the day. Thus, we wish Foster future success, confident that he will achieve it.
PRENTISS SANTOS de JESUS
3761 San Miguel, Palm Springs, Calif.
College Choice: Yale
Entered Williston: 1955
Swimming 4W; Glee Club 4; Double Quartet 4.
One of the more friendly and compatible in the class, Prentiss is well liked by everyone. Although he had never played soccer before coming to Williston, Prentiss learned quickly and well. In swimming, Prentiss emerged as one of the mainstays of our successful team. A bright sense of humor and a warm smile are characteristics which we shall long associate with Prentiss, whose ability and determination were proved by his persistent desire to graduate in a year and two summers.
DAVID PATRICK DOWD "Salty"
53 Cherrelyn Street, Springfield, Mass.
College Choice: Holy Cross Entered Williston: 1954
Football 2W; Baseball 3,4; Science Club 3,4; Y-Cabinet 4.
The saying "Action speaks louder than words" is applicable in Dave's case. Although small and quiet, Dave has more than compensated for these traits with his great spirit and aggressiveness on the athletic field. His determination was shown not only in sports but also in the classroom, where he has made steady progress in the last two years. Always ready to laugh, especially at his own mistakes, the Springfield Kid will long be remembered for his affable and friendly manner.
JONATHAN ANDREW EZEQUELLE
"Ezz"
North Plain Road, Great Barrington, Massachusetts
College Choice: University of Rochester Entered Williston: 1953 Soccer 2, 3,4W;Skiing 2, 3,4; Log 2, 3, Editor-in-Chief 4; Willistonian 3; Glee Club 2, 3; Outing Club 3, 4.
"Big things come in small packages." This quote is most suitable to "Ezzie." As an athlete, Jon was excellent. Besides his scampering around the soccer field,Jon was an excellent skier. Pictures of Sun Valley and other resorts covered his walls. One could always find "Ezz" in Mr. Lauman's apartment typing,vigorously and shouting,"Get out of here I gotta deadline tonight!" His being Editor-in-Chief of the Log shows his great personality. Jon will always be remembered for his tireless efforts and endless contributions to Williston.
197 North Main St., Florence, Massachusetts
College Choice: Brown Entered Williston: 1953 Football Manager 3, 4W; Log 3, Business Manager 4; Student Council 4; Outing Club 2, 3,4; Y-Cabinet Vice-President 4.
As a partner of that infamous duo known to Ford Hall party boys as "Rod and Mon,Inc.," Rod is perhaps singularly responsible for introducing Kielbassa to the seniors and visiting masters. From his desk on the third floor, high above Williston Pond,Rod diligently juggled figures as business manager of the Log. Afternoons, he would amble down to Sawyer Field on the wet fall days, to supervise football practice as Varsity Manager. In his own quiet way, Rod got things done, and his more intimate friends will long remember the not too quiet way he did things during vacations. Amiability is Rod's middle name; his future will take care of itself.
750 Kappock St., Riverdale, New York
College Choice: Brown Entered Williston: 1954
A conscientious worker and good sport, Jack will leave Williston with a commendable record. At home in the scientific fields, Jack in his two years at Williston has mastered chemistry and physics. The motivation of his efforts is his curiosity concerning what makes an object tick. Jack was also firmly established at left end of the football team. Whatever Jack may do or wherever he may go, his smooth-flowing personality will make its mark.
RICHARD CORBIN FORD, JR. "Dick"
525 Chestnut St., Moorestown, N. J.
College Choice: General Motors Institute Entered Williston: 1952 Swimming 2, 3,4W;Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4.
Whenever automobiles and horsepower were the topics of conversation, Dick was the last word. These interests and abilities made him a four-year member of the Science Club. Dick's ready smile and dry humor, as well as plenty of good judgment, have made him a friend to many. He was faithful and persistent in his studies, but he still had time to make his mark in the swimming pool. His mechanical ability and his engineer's mind promise Dick a bright future in planning the transpor- tation of tomorrow.
RANSOM MORTIMER GASCOIGNE, II "Randy"
291 South St., Southbridge, Mass.
College Choice: Tufts
Entered Williston: 1953
Football 3W,4W;Hockey 2; Track 3,4; Willistonian 4; Dramatic Club 3,4; Glee Club 4; Science Club 2.
Randy was both one of the most active boys and one of the most popular boys at Williston — popular because, in spite of his many activities, he never was too busy to offer to help, do a favor, or just sit and talk for a minute. His sincerity made him an outstanding member of the class. Randy, just as he was successful in all of his undertakings at Williston, can safely rest assured that he will do well in his next undertaking — college.
FREDERICK MARTIN GILMAN "Fred"
275 Park Ave., Oakhurst, N. J.
College Choice: Princeton Entered Williston: 1955
Football 4.
Fred, one of the few last-year additions to the senior class, had not been here long when the rest of the school began to sit up and take notice. His prowess on the football field immediately made him a campus figure. It is easy to imagine how a boy entering a class of seniors might be inadvertently left out by groups that had been together for years, but this was never a problem for Fred — all were eager to know him and be his friend.
ROBERT WILLIAM GRAHAM
21 Henshaw Ave., Northampton, Mass.
College Choice: Trinity
Entered Williston: 1953
Squash 2, 3, 4; Tennis 3; Football Manager 2, 3W; Dramatic Club 3; Glee Club 2.
Being the son of the head of the German department at Smith College has its advantages,and Bob has made use of his unique relationship with Smith to the advantage of many Williston boys in the past three years. The Graham Date Bureau has been kept busy, thus endearing Bob to the hearts of many of his classmates. In the next few years, Williston boys returning to this area will find the Graham house on Henshaw Ave., the Graham welcome, plus the Graham Date Bureau ready to make any alumnus' stay more enjoyable.
107 Brunswick St., Springfield, Mass.
College Choice: Lehigh
Football 4W;Track 3,4; Glee Club 3,4.
Entered Williston: 1954
Gene, better known as "The Geege," has made many a dull moment come to life with his timely imitations. "Geege" is always around when practical jokes are in order. Gene's congeniality has won many friends for him,and his steady persistence in the academic field has netted a very commendable record. This record will serve him throughout his college career and in his later years.
PAUL
125 Bolivia St., Willimantic, Conn.
College Choice: Brown
Entered Williston: 1952
Soccer 4W;Tennis 4; Willistonian 3,4; Business Manager 4; Chess Club 1; Dramatic Club 1; Glee Club 2, 3, 4.
Max, who derived his nickname from his father, is one of the surviving four-year boys. Endowed with almost feline quickness. Max often showed great ability in basketball and soccer. Even though he was small, he made up for his size by his aggressiveness and dexterity. Max did not confine all of his time to athletics, for most of it was taken up either by studies or by clubs. Having a likeable personality, Max will be well thought of wherever he goes.
Brick House, Montgomery, N.Y.
College Choice: Yale Entered Williston: 1953 Hockey 3,4W;Track 4W;Log 3,4; Willistonian 3,4; Chess Club 2, 3; Photography Club 3,4; Outing Club 3, 4.
Whenever a class was broken by peals of laughter brought on by a sly remark, one could usually be sure that Jim was the occupant of the seat from which the remark came. Remembered by some as a faultless dresser with an endless assortment of sport jackets and by others as a man to be called upon when good pictures for the Willistonian or the Log had to be gotten, he will be thought of longest as one whose room one could drop into for cheering-up when the going got tough.
35 Woodcrest Ave., Nichols, Trumbull #18, Conn.
College Choice: Kenyon
Entered Williston: 1953
Football 2,4W; Baseball 2, 3; Track 4W;Outing Club 4; President.
"Hoad," as he was called by many in the school, was extremely wellliked because of his willingness to see the light side of things. Never down-hearted, he imparted this optaism to his classmates. This same sense of humor caused Bill to be the core around which many riotous events came into being. He seems to have found himself at Williston and is sure to drive on to bigger and better things.
317 Franklin St., Wrentham, Mass.
College Choice: Harvard Entered Williston: 1952
Track 2, 3W,4W; Co-Captain 4; Log 3, 4; Willistonian 3, 4; AdelphiGamma Sigma 2; Chess Club 1; Dramatic Club 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Outing Club 4.
If the members of the Class of '56 forget every date in American History and every Woolley Rule, they will never forget the town of Wrentham or its staunchest supporter, "Sandy" Hobby. A confirmed follower of Diogenes and possessor of one of the keenest minds in school, he was, nevertheless, a friend to everyone and always ready with a quick smile or a cheering word. Although "Hob's" day, much of which was spent trudging across the wind-swept plains to and from Pitcher House, was no longer than anyone else's, he found time for limitless activities from learning lines of a play to starring on the track team. He was one of Williston's biggest little guys.
JOSEPH IRVINE HOFFMAN, JR.
922 Wappoo Rd., St. Andrew Hgts., Charleston, S. C.
College Choice: Harvard Entered Williston: 1952 Lag 3,4; Willistonian 1, 2, 3, 4; Adelphi-Gamma Sigma 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary 4; Dramatic Club 3,4; Glee Club 3, 4.
Arriving from South Carolina four years ago, Joe entered Williston Academy and has been going strong ever since. With his southern drawl and his ready smile, Joe was a big hit with all his classmates. Moreover, his outstanding scholastic record soon won him the respect of the whole school. He was constantly on first honors in his last year. Around the school he was known as "Little Patrick Henry," for he was one of the leading debaters in the school. Next year, Harvard will become acquainted with one of Williston's best representatives.
4 Sunnydale Rd., West Hartford, Conn.
College Choice: Colby Entered Williston: 1952 Swimming 1; Hockey 2W, 3W,4W; Captain 4; Log 4; Honor Committee 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3.
Since his arrival on the Williston campus, Graham has, in the course of surviving four years, become an outstanding member of the . last year, serving on the Honor Committee and as captain of the hockey team. As versatility-plus and possessor of an endless number of amusing tales concerning his many female acjuaintances, he was one of the most welcome members of the gatherings in "Kope's den of iniquity." Certainly the quiet, modest boy of the first floor will be long remembered by all his classmates.
JAMES AUGUSTUS JEFFREY
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Princeton Rd., Sterling, Mass.
College Choice: Colgate Entered Williston: 1954
Soccer 4W; Basketball 3W; Baseball 3W,4W,Captain 4; Willistonian 3,4; Student Council 4; Glee Club 3,4; Manager 4; Y-Cabinet 4.
Loyalty and sincerity are two qualities which make a person great, and Jim has both. Although at Williston only for his last two years, Jim rose quickly to the leadership of his class. On the baseball field, Jim absorbed all the coaching he could get and emerged as a fine catcher and captain of this year's team. Off the field he exerted himself in every way possible to help his classmates, and Jim truly represented the ideals of both the Y-Cabinet and the Student Council. We think a lot of Jimmy,of what he has done, and what we know he will do.
Rattle Hill Rd., Southampton, Mass.
College Choice: Univ. of Massachusetts Entered Williston: 1952 Baseball 4W.
Dick, the tallest of the Southampton contingent, will best be remembered by his classmates for his abounding optimism and sense of humor. His familiar white jeepster, which served as his dormitory room, was continually crowded with rapt listeners as Dick humorously unveiled his colorful tall tales. "Long John," as he was affectionately called by his many friends, held the amazed respect of all the students because of his uncanny ability to keep off the dreaded bounds list.
86 Springfield St., Springfield, Mass.
College Choice: Yale Entered Williston: 1953 Soccer 4; Log 2, 3, 4, Phtography Editor 4; Willistonian 3, 4, Photography Editor 4; Student Council 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4, Prop Manager 4; Outing Club 4; Radio Club 2; Science Club 3, 4, Secretary 4; Photography Club 3, 4, Executive Board 4.
During his three years at Williston, Wayne has compiled an enviable record. As an excellent student, he was constantly attaining first honors. However, besides being a conscientious student, he found and made friends readily. As a student council member, he showed the outstanding leadership characteristics which made him not only well-liked but also respected by his fellow classmates. His pictures, which appear not only in this Log but in the Willistonian, are proof of what he did toward making his senior year at Williston a happy and successful one.
17 Highland St., Ware, Mass.
College Choice: Univ. of Michigan Entered Williston: 1952 Soccer 3,4W; J.V. Basketball 3; Log 2, 3,4; Willistonian 1, 2, 3, 4, Exchange Editor, Editor-in-Chief 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3,4; Band 1, 3, 4; Science Club 1, 3, 4.
Rog's Williston career stands out as one which combined hard work and exemplary citizenship to achieve laudable success. He left no stone unturned in pursuing the task at hand, be it studying American History or getting the Willistonian to press. With his record of continued "A" grouping, one might think his school life was rather dull; however, late many Saturday nights one could see Rog getting in just under the bell. As Editor-in-Chief of the Willistonian, he showed a remarkable talent for getting other students to work for him. We really do not have to wish Rog future success, for we are sure that with the ability he has shown here he can achieve it.
ARIE LEONARD KOPELMAN "Kope"
17 Chatham Circle, Brookline 46, Mass.
College Choice: Brown
Entered Williston: 1954 Track 3,4W; Log 3, Managing Editor 4; Willirtonian 3, 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Adelphi-Gamma Sigma 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4.
Endowed with a vehement geniality, Arie soon made many friends at Williston. During his two years in the school, Kope could be found either studying, making friends with the upper classmen, or instigating some new fantastic idea or scheme. Having a quick mind, a sense of humor, and eagerness for action, Arie often led the mob which habitually gathered in Room 4. His anecdotes of school life entertained everyone through many an otherwise routine day on campus. Suave, polished, and urbane, Arie will certainly find success in later life.
MARC ROBERT KOUFFMAN "Marty"
801 Park Avenue, Cranston, R. I.
College Choice: Tufts Entered Williston: 1954 Willistonian 3; Outing Club 4.
Kouffy's quick wit and amiable personality made him one of the more prominent members of his class. His fame is largely due to his willingness to try anything once — and twice if the first time did not result in disaster; and he has refused to be disheartened regardless of the outcome. His athletic and scholarly abilities have served to make him • an extremely well-rounded senior.
FREDRICK HOMER LAMBERT "The Southampton Romeo" Center Street, Southampton, Mass.
College Choice: Undecided
Entered Williston: 1952 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 4.
In his four years as a day student, Fred has made many friends, both on and off the campus. It will be hard to forget the many tales concerning his famous Model A Ford. A four-year member of the Glee Club, he was greatly interested in all phases of Williston life. Fred displayed a quality of being able to hold authority and at the same time maintain a bond of friendly understanding with his fellow workers on the work squad — a trait which should distinguish and aid him throughout his life.
38 East Ave., Norwalk, Conn.
College Choice: Undecided Entered Williston: 1954 Swimming Manager 3,4W;Log 4; Willistonian 3,4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Glee Club 4.
Norwalk's worthy addition to Williston has made a name for himself. Few will forget his "G' mornin's," especially since they were seldom uttered in the morning. Always ready with a laugh or a pat-on-theback, Bob has acquired many strong friends here and will do so in the future. He was not an athletic star — no, he was something much more — a friend. Many were the free moments he willingly gave up to do someone a favor. Throughout the gloom of the winter months, Bob's cheerfulness was like a light pointing to better days ahead.
ROGER ALLAN LOCKWOOD "Mon"
314 Clark Rd., Brookline, Mass.
College Choice: Undecided
Entered Williston: 1954
Basketball Manager 3W;Headwaiter 4; Log 4; Willistonian 3,4; Sports Editor 4; Cheerleader 4; Dramatic Club 3; Y-Cabinet 4; Vice-President of Senior Class.
"Mon" has been at Williston for two years, and in that time he has firmly established himself as one of Williston's leaders. From serving as the witty M.C. of the 1955 Buck Party to being Vice-President of his class, Mon has become one of the best-liked students at Williston. He has been a friend to all, encouraging fellow students by his constant cheerfulness and understanding. We will see his name in high places some day.
ALBERT LOUIS MAINVILLE, JR. "Rene"
81 Merriam Ave., Leominster, Mass.
College Choice: Springfield College Entered Williston: 1954 "Rene," although a resident of Memorial Dorm., was not, as one might think, less a part of his class because of it. As a matter of fact, he was doubly fortunate for, while being an integral part of his own class, he came into much closer contact with the rest of the school than did any of the Ford Hall seniors. Leominster can be proud to have had such an able representative at Williston.
RONALD ALVIN MARTIN
Green River Rd., Williamstown,Mass.
College Choice: Williams
Entered Williston: 1954 Football 3W; Willistonian 3; Log 4; Student Council 3, 4; Secretary 4; Honor Committee 4; Y-Cabinet 4; President of Class.
One of the finest boys in school, Ron has been a leader since his arrival here at Williston at the beginning of his Middler year. Whether carrying out his duties on the Student Council or on the athletic field, Ron always had that seriousness of purpose which gets things done and that touch of ready wit that made him such an enjoyable friend. The conscientious leader from Williamstown will long be remembered as the President of the class of 1956.
81 Henshaw Ave., Northampton, Mass.
College Choice: M.I.T.
Entered Williston: 1952 Log 3, 4, Co-Literary Editor 4; Willistonian 3, 4, Feature Editor 4; Adelphi-Gamma Sigma 3, 4, President 4; Science Club 3, 4.
Always superlative in academic work and extra-curricular activities, John has made a remarkable record of honors and accomplishments at Williston. Moreover, he never once thought twice about helping some.one over his scholastic or personal problems. It is seldom that a daystudent is really so well-known about a campus as this lad, but Maul never had trouble because he was always ready with a smile, joke, or date, as the case required. His escapades at several of the neighboring girls' schools are Williston by-words. We will miss him in the future, but we shall hear more from him.
342 Eagle St., North Adams, Mass.
College Choice: Yale
Entered Williston: 1954 Soccer 3, 4W; Track 3,4W; Willistonian 3, 4; Dramatic Club 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Outing Club 4; Y-Cabinet 4.
"Jim's a good kid!" This oft-repeated statement, plus his occasional depression concerning prep-school life contributed toward earning Max the reputation of always being ready for a good time. Who can forget his cheering greetings, his good words for everyone, and his motorcycle stories? On the other hand, Max knew when to buckle down. In his two years at Williston, he was consistently on honors. This fact, together with his membership on the Y-Cabinet and Varsity soccer and track teams, exemplifies Max's accomplishments in all fields of school life. Jim had many close friends and made a very favorable impression on alr who knew him.
STEPHEN KITT OBERBECK
"Pierre the Suave"
Rt. 13, Mason Rd., Kirkwood, Missouri
College Choice: Brown Entered Williston: 1954 Swimming 3W,4W; Log 4; Willistonian 3; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Secretary 4; Sailing Club 3.
When a person finds interest in life and the various things that compose it and when those interests are supplemented with an active intelligence, then that person is bound to succeed. Steve's many interests, including the French language and car racing as the topmost, backed by a live perception shown by his honor grades, definitely qualify him to be a great success in whatever he does. However, Steve's thoughts often turned to the lighter side, and his friends will remember with pleasure the many activities at Smith and Burnham.
RICHARD JAMES O'BRIEN "Richie"
128 Ingham St., Willimansett, Mass.
College Choice: Holy Cross Entered Williston: 1955 Football 4W; Basketball 4W; Baseball 4W.
The first day Richie came to Williston, confusion set in. The infirmary was mobbed with boys claiming that they were seeing double. Actually Rick deserves only half the blame — the other half falls upon his twin brother, Bill. Moreover, it quickly became apparent that this was not going to be Rick's only claim to fame. He made a great name for himself on the football field as a star quarterback. Although invariably late to first period chemistry because of a slight miscalculation in the distance from Williston to Willimansett, once he did get there he proved himself to be no slouch in his studies, as he entrenched himself on the honors list. However, Williston will miss, most of all, his equability and ever-present smile.
128 Ingham St., Willimansett, Mass.
College Choice: Holy Cross Entered Williston: 1955 Football 4W; Basketball 4W; Baseball 4W.
Bill, when he was not busy explaining to others that he was not Rick, was either establishing his reputation on the gridiron as an outstanding end or in the class-room as a top-notch student. On those infrequent afternoons when he was not busy, he could be found sitting in the famous Ford which came to be a refuge for down-trodden Willistonites trying to forget their troubles. These two are, without question, the best advertisement that Willimansett ever had, and Williston's only regret is that they did not come sooner and that this one fine year of theirs is to be their last.
OSCAR FREDERIC OLSEN, JR. "Ole"
124 Cherry Valley Rd., Garden City, L. I., New York
College Choice: R.P.I.
Entered Williston: 1954
Soccer 4; Hockey 3, 4; Track 4; Log 4; Willistonian 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Outing Club 3; Radio Club 3; Sailing Club 3; Science Club 3, 4.
Oscar Fred will be remembered by us for a variety of things. Certainly some will call to mind the familiar sight of Fred walking into the dining hall wearing his blue tie and his "waiting-on" jacket. The boys on the second floor will recall Fred's radio, which kept many from being late to breakfast. Others will look back upon Oscar Fred's antics on the hockey rink. However, the thing we will remember most about Fred is his determination, which enabled him to concentrate on any subject for many long and tiring hours. Because of this determination, Fred will certainly make a name for himself in the future.
36 Kodaya Rd., Waban, Mass.
College Choice: Dartmouth
Entered Williston: 1953
Track 3, 4; Football 3W, 4W; Log 3, 4; Willistonian 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Secretary Y-Cabinet.
Tony is one of the few four-year boys in the graduating class, and throughout this period he was one of the most popular campus figures. His subtle humor and active personality early provided him with a great number of friends. Although small, he was an excellent football player and always fought a spirited battle up to the last whistle. Tony also took his studies seriously and was in the top third of his class throughout his Williston career. Though we will miss Tony next year, we will know that he is enriching another campus with his spirit and drive.
5320 Pinecrest Rd., Fountain City, Tennessee College Choice: Princeton Entered Williston: 1953
Soccer 3, Captain 4W;Tennis 3,4; Glee Club 2, 3, President 4; Double Quartet 3; Band 3, 4; Dance Band 2, 3; Student Council 3, President 4. Mac attended Williston three years, and during that time, he has proved himself adept in all his activities — academic, athletic, and extracurricular. Mac is an amiable, conscientious, and responsible person, and his leadership in school government as well as on the athletic field has gained him respect from all his fellow students. Mac graduates captain of the soccer team, president of the .Student Council, and president of the Glee Club. His high academic achievement, friendliness, and ambition announce his future success.
Oxford Rd.,P.O. Box 134, Dudley Hill, Mass.
College Choice: Dickinson Entered Williston: 1954 Football 3,4W; Glee Club 3,4; Double Quartet 3, 4; Band 3, 4; Dance Band 3, 4.
Charlie, in the middle of the dance band with his sweet-sounding sax, is a picture few Williston boys can forget. Something was lacking in the music if he was not there helping make it. Off the bandstand, he was one of the friendliest boys around. A diligent worker, a talented musician, and an affable fellow, he is sure to take sweet sounds and helpful smiles wherever he goes.
68 East 86th St., New York 28, N. Y.
College Choice: Amherst Entered Williston: 1952
Soccer 3, 4W; Swimming 3, 4W; Track 2, 4; Log 3, 4; Willistonian 1, 2, 3, 4; Adelphi-Gamma Sigma 1; Chess Club 1; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Outing Club 4.
"Milo" has truly carved his niche in the hall of Williston's aspiring scholars. His intelligence, however, is supplemented by a personality with a Continental flouri h. Illustrating his Serbian characteristics, he has attained a high place in the minds of his fellows through his ability and originality. The provocative lad who puzzles a math problem with ruthless logic could also exhibit a suave charm in the presence of ladies. His quick ability to adapt was proven by his assimilation when he entered Williston after crossing from a European existence. At Williston, he has learned the rights of compatriots and seems to have mastered the experiment in harmonious living. The flashing smile and prowess on the soccer field will always be remembered with pleasure.
74 Fairway Ave., Rye, N. Y.
College Choice: Colgate
Entered Williston: 1954
Tennis 3W,4W,Co-Captain 4; Basketball 4; Dramatic Club 4.
Bill, the bulwark of this year's tennis team, is also noted for his exceptional passing in football and basketball. His room, from which pleasantly discordant music always emanated, was constantly filled with a number of his friends. Bill's love of rock-and-roll music was surpassed only by Mr. Teller's dislike of it. Because of his athletic prowess, easy-going manner, and diversified tastes, Bill will certainly become a notable college figure.
JOHN MICHAEL WILLOUGHBY POIGNAND "Poing Poing"
145 Northampton Rd., Amherst, Mass.
College Choice: Undecided
Entered Williston: 1953
Soccer 3W,4W; Track 2; Willistonian 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Science Club 2, 3, 4.
Being an Amherst man,John had a great deal to live up to, but he did that and more. One of the best-rounded boys in the school, he will be remembered not only for his sparkling performances on the soccer field but also as a magnetic person who could not help making lasting friendships. Always in there fighting, except at seven in the morning, he has proved himself to be worthy of being a Williston man. Even his friends reflect the goodness and cheerfulness of his nature, and few will forget the stories he has added to many a gathering in his Amherst accent.
(August Graduate)
RUNGSI PRACHONPACHANUK "Prach"
116 Sam Sen, Bangkok, Thailand
College Choice: State College of Penn. Entered Williston: 1954 J.V. Soccer, Captain 4.
Although his name was probably the hardest in school to pronounce, he was one of the easiest to like. He was always very studious and serious-minded when there was work to be done, but anyone who thought of him as a "grind" had apparently never tried to equal him when there were stories to be told or girls to be seen. His nimble sense of humor was always taking the form of unexpected pranks which endeared him to all of his friends.
GEORGE CARL RACH "Flea Bite"
15 Homewood Drive, Manhasset, N. Y.
College Choice: Dartmouth Entered Williston: 1954
Football 3; Soccer 4W; Hockey 3W, 4W; Baseball 3, 4W, Student Council 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Science Club 4.
One of the senior class's nicest guys, George was always ready to stand behind his classmates on any issue. As council member of the third floor, George maintained law and order at all times, without ever sacrificing the liking of his charges. Athletically, he was able to effect the transition from football in his middle year to soccer in his senior year as very few boys can, and played both well. Quick in action and in temperament, George was one of the real spark-plugs of the class, and a guy whose friendship we will always cherish.
KARL EDWARD ROHNKE
"Skip"
2 Russel Ave., Fort Monmouth, N. J.
College Choice: Dartmouth Entered Williston: 1954 Swimming 3W,4W; Track 4; Outing Club 4.
Carl must rank with the greatest orators of all time, for his fresh and inspiring lectures at the microphone in the dining room always enlivened the traditional dinner sports reports. At home in water as well as on land, Skip was a great asset to the swimming team in his two years at Williston. Those dazzling Hawaiian ties he would break out with occasionally became a trademark of his healthy, youthful spirit Amiability and compatibility characterize Skip, and his friendly nature and sincere manner will always be his biggest assets.
JOHN BOOTH SALZMAN
"Salz"
149 Santa Fe Ave., Hamden,Conn. College Choice: Trinity Entered Williston: 1952 Swimming 1, 2, 3,4W;Log 2, 3,4; Willistonian 2, 3,4; Dramatic Club 2, 3,4,Co-Chairman of Lighting 4; Glee Club 4; Outing Club 1, 2, 3,4, Secretary 4.
"Hans," a renowned German scholar identifiable at various times by sideburns and a gold watch chain, was always present at the gatherings in Mr. Lauman's apartment. A valuable member of the swimming team, he was one of the most versatile members of the class as testified by his vast extra-curricular program. The Log salutes one of the outstanding members of the class.
84 Bank St., North Attleboro, Mass.
College Choice: Holy Cross Entered Williston: 1954 Football 4; Track 4; Log 4; Willistonian 3, 4; Student Council 4; YCabinet 4.
Fred arrived at Williston two years ago. Since then he has acquired quite a reputation for himself. He was on the Student Council, YCabinet, and the Varsity football team. With his eager smile and ability to lead while remaining one of the gang, he has become one of the most popular on the campus. North Attleboro can be proud of her son and the record he has compiled at Williston.
ROBERT LEWIS SECUNDY
"Secun"
1541 Channing St., N. E., Washington, D. C.
College Choice: Harvard
Entered Williston: 1952
Track 3,4W;Log 4; Willistonian 3, 4; Cheerleader 4; Chess Club 1, 2, 3,4,President 4; Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4.
One of the hardy few to survive the rigors of four years at Williston, Bob has made a notable success of his life here. Always one of the hardest working boys in the class, he was amply rewarded by his scholastic accomplishments, which became more rewarding every year. Endowed with a quick sense of humor, he provided the spark for many a bull session with his narratives of escapades In "D.C." His elaborately thought-out anecdotes were quite amusing and betrayed a keenness that should serve him quite well. This combination of industry and wit assures Bob of the prosperity that he deserves in life.
HOWARD ALFRED SHOLL "Schultz"
Rattle Hill Rd., Southampton, Mass.
College Choice: M.I.T.
Entered Williston: 1952
Soccer 3, 4; Baseball 4; Student Council 4; Glee Club 3, 4.
Howie's scholastic ability, mingled with participation in extracurricular activity, proved him to be a very ambitious person, interested in all phases of school life. His popularity was proved by his election to the Student Council as day-boy representative. Although small in stature, Howie has had a great amount of courage and determination on the athletic field and in the classrooms. The Class of '56 will always be proud that he was one of their number.
DAVID nuarr SIRMAN "Dave"
37 Van Buren Ave., West Hartford, Conn.
College Choice: Middlebury Entered Williston: 1953
Soccer 4; Tennis 3, 4; Log 4; Willistonian 4; Outing Club 4; Sailing Club 2, 3,4.
From West Hartford hails fun-loving, hard-working Dave Sirman. Often the night before an exam one would find him holed-up in his room hitting the books for all he was worth, but come Saturday night and Dave was off and running for Northampton. As he was also a rock-and-roll lover, rhythmic strains were often heard coming from his radio. That he will continue his present success is obvious.
SAMUEL STONE "Bob"
Blackstone Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida
College Choice: U.C.L.A. Entered Williston: 1953 Soccer 4; Swimming 2, 3, 4W; Glee Club 4; Outing Club 2, 3, 4; Sailing Club 4.
Sun-tanned, full of the vitality which Florida waters give, Bob decided that he would migrate to the North. Never having seen snow, he got his first glimpse of it at Williston. Having become accustomed to several northern phenomena, Bob soon put on his water-wings and took to the water again. Many were the elaborate plans to go to visit Bob during the summer, but such schemes seldom materialized. Habitually early for breakfast, Bob set the example for the other boys. Wherever Bob decides to cast his lot, we are sure that we will make friends and find success.
THOMAS NORMAN SULLIVAN "Sully"
221 McKinley Ave., Norwich, Conn.
College Choice: Holy Cross Entered Williston: 1954 Sailing Club 3, 4, President 4; Y-Cabinet 4.
Distinguished by his blond crewcut and his bland smile, "Sully" was more than just "another guy from Connecticut." He maneuvered his way as skillfully to a high scholastic position as he conned his boats as president of the Sailing Club. His election to the Y-Cabinet and his work as a member of it was merely an indication of why Williston will unquestionably be lucky to have him as one of her representatives.
THOMAS PIERCE TALBOT "Tiny Tim"
154 Colony Rd., Longmeadow, Mass.
College Choice: Brown Entered Williston: 1953 Honor Committee Board 3, 4; Chairman 4.
Tom's success at Williston can be characterized by the way in which he recovered from his operation. Having missed a term's work, Tom not only came back strongly academically but also retained his amiable personality. Taking an extreme interest in all the affairs of his friends, he would always try to help them out of any trouble. Neither large nor small tasks were too great for Tom, for he always seemed to accomplish whatever was given to him. Having an honor record throughout most of his Williston career, Tom is sure to find success and happiness.
THOMAS WOODMANSEE TAYLOR "Tip"
417 Park Ave., New York, N. Y.
College Choice: Trinity
Entered Williston: 1953
Football 3,4W; Tennis 3, 4; Cheerleader 4; Dramatic Club 3.
Tom arrived on the Williston campus three years ago. The goodlooking, tall boy instantly was a great success with his classmates. An outstanding athlete during his years at Williston, he will always be remembered for his great wrestling battles with anyone who would take him on. Tom led in victories in the wrestling matches — or so he said. His good humor and ready smile will make the Park Ave. Boy a long-remembered figure with his classmates.
124 Woodlawn St., Hamden 17, Conn. College Choice: Yale Entered Williston: 1952
Swimming 2, 3W,4W; Log 3, 4, Co-Literary Editor 4; Willistonian 2, 3, 4; News Editor 4; Adelphi-Gamma Sigma 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Chess Club 1; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 4; Radio Club 2; Science Club 3, 4.
Pete has done much to be remembered for during his four years at Williston. His winning a varsity swimming letter in his middler year was an example of what sheer determination can do, as Pete had begun competitive swimming only two years before. Pete was also constantly challenging for the leadership of his class, engaging in many varied extra-curricular activities, and regularly winning the Time Current Events Test. Although he seemed to leave things until the last minute, he constantly got them done, and should be remembered at Williston as a fellow who took an active part in the many aspects of school life.
32 Ton Son Lane, Pleon Chit Rd., Bangkok, Thailand
College Choice: Undecided
Entered Williston: 1955 Willistonian 4.
Dusnee certainly learned a lot in his year at Williston. Always questioning, but the picture of politeness, he slowly but surely added to his knowledge of English. However, one surprising attribute of his English was his impeccable printing, which made him a valuable envelope-addresser for the Willistonian business staff. We are sure that Dusnee's smile and perseverance will take him places.
(August Graduate) SUCHART WANGLEE
1165 Chiengmai Rd., Bangkok, Thailand
College Choice: Undecided Entered Williston: 1954
Sus ever-present smile accompanied his often amusing experiments with the more intricate constructions of the American "slanguage." Although his determination to do well in spite of language problems kept him at work, he never allowed himself to get so completely wrapped up in his studies that he had no time for his friends. Of these, his self-effacing smile and ready wit assured him many.
(August Graduate)
SUCHIN WANGLEE
"Such"
1165 Chiengmai Rd., Bangkok, Thailand
College Choice: U.C.L.A.
Entered Williston: 1954 Soccer 4W; Basketball 4W.
"Such" has been at Williston only two years, but in that time, he has won many friends and admirers. Although small in size, he proved himself a soccer player of great finesse as well as a sharpshooter on the basketball court. However, Such was not respected only for his athletic ability, for he was constantly determined to conquer the academic side of the schedule. He came to America to study and had to overcome a great language barrier; thus, his academic achievements are a result of much hard work and determination.
JAMES THEODORE WRIGHT, II vine,
Cutler Rd., West Brookfield, Mass.
College Choice: Bates Entered Williston: 1953 Squash 2, 3, 4; Willistonian 3, 4, Circulation Manager 4; AdelphiGamma Sigma 3; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Head of Lighting 4; Band 2, 3,4; Outing Club 4; Radio Club 2, 3, Vice-President 2.
Jim, whether cavorting around the squash courts or adding to the harmony of the band, was a smashing success. With no trouble at all he established himself as Williston's electrical expert and THE man to see about any problem concerning lighting for the Dramatic Club. His work as Circulation Manager of the Willistonian only further pointed up that his ability and interest extended to all phases of Williston life. The pick of the field is his.
RUSSELL WILLIAM WYLDE "Rum"
Bee Hill Road, Williamstown, Mass.
College Choice: Rutgers Entered Williston: 1954 Hockey 3, Manager 4W; Football Manager 3, 4; Willistonian 3, 4; Glee Club 3, Manager 4.
No one could ask for a better friend than Russ. Russ's personality could capture the friendship of all who came in contact with him. His room was always the scene of laughter and good times. Many are the times a hungry soul could stop in and enjoy the delicacies of the Wylde food mart and bask in the atmosphere created by Russ's lending library.
EDWARD CHARLES ZUZGO
3 Knipfer Ave., Easthampton, Mass.
College Choice: University of Mass. Entered Williston: 1952 Football 3, 4W; Log 4; Adelphi-Gamma Sigma 3; Science Club 2, 3, 4.
Ed, in his four years as a day student from Easthampton, has made many friends. If one could not find him on the campus, he was probably in the chemistry lab. doing a new experiment. After three years on minor team football squads. Ed made the varsity team and proved to be a very valuable member. Much of his spare time was spent retrieving his famous battered hat from unlikely places, but Ed's ability to take a joke laughingly and to be a conscientious worker in the classroom should bring him great success in the future.
Window-washer? Bird? No, it's our Editor-in-Chief, "Z,eke"
Rod, the studious type?
Oftentimes words cannot sufficiently describe an individual or a group of persons. We hope that the ensuing pages will help the reader form a clearer idea of the senior's life and character.
Berlin and Oberbeck pose.
Rod, our Business Manager, taking a tally of advertisements.
No, those are his own legs. Skip is tall and does study now and then.
John Constantine Chigounis 203 Springfield Avenue Merchantville, New Jersey
Peter David Blair Box 738, Prospect Road Centerport, New York
Peter Colin Shaw Singletary Avenue Sutton, Massachusetts
Richard Hugo Frank 46 Ledgewood Road West Hartford, Connecticut
Robert Albert Redmond Barneveld, New York
Arthur Pellman 3019 Avenue U Brooklyn 29, New York
Paul Michael Prince 37 Hyslop Road Brookline, Massachusetts
Alton Bennett Perry Gale Road Williamstown, Massachusetts
John Culver Adams 18 Park Street Easthampton, Massachusetts
Edward Berchman Kerin 24 Hartland Road Manchester, Connecticut
Leo Charles Kocher 409 Farmington Avenue Hartford, Connecticut
Philip Allen Groman 202 Grovers Avenue Winthrop, Massachusetts
263 Main Street Easthampton, Massachusetts
Charles Robertson MacBrayne, Jr. 720 Sixth Street LaSalle, Illinois
David Gregory 44 Power House Terrace Medford, Massachusetts
Aldo Orlando Cipriano 806 Cooke Street Waterbury, Connecticut
Preston Hodgson Peters 1 East End Avenue New York, New York
William Joseph Romanos, Jr. 6 Weymouth Street Springfield, Massachusetts
Oscar Fredrik Junggren, II 111 Bon Air Avenue New Rochelle, New York
Fred Lee Markella 15 Dennis Avenue Brockton, Massachusetts
Second Row, Standing—
John Fuller Hutchinson Little Sewickley Creek Road Sewickley, Pennsylvania
Robert Curtis Wright, Jr. 246 Henry Street Manchester, Connecticut
John Tompkins Mickle Caixa Postal 1302 c/o Westinghouse International Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Kendrick Heath 13 Algonquin Road Worcester, Massachusetts
Peter Alexander Jannke Savage Road Storrs, Connecticut
Bruce Whitney Eldridge 119 Main Street Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts
James Edward Naylor 802 Ridge Road Wethersfield, Connecticut
Stephen Lawrence Faletti Elmwood Road Peru, Illinois
Jon Richard Schroder 44 Whiting Lane West Hartford, Connecticut
Michael Meachum Hench 78 Woodside Avenue Amherst, Massachusetts
Warren Arthur Hinchcliffe R.F.D. #3, New Harwinton Road Torrington, Connecticut
Michael Thomas Alogna 741 Ridge Road Upper Montclair, New Jersey
James Manchester Robinson Ashfield, Massachusetts
Geoffrey Hamilton Waddell Cedar Hill Lane Easton, Connecticut
Hugh Philbrick Gilman Box 120 Warren, Massachusetts
David Perry Montague 49 Spring Street Southbridge, Massachusetts
Dusnee Vasudhara 32 Ton Son Lane Pleonchit Road Bangkok, Thailand
Suchin Wanglee Wanglee House Dhonburi, Bangkok, Thailand
Bradford Boydell 1024 Harvard Road Grosse Point Park 30, Michigan
Ronald Edward Pervere 17 Maynard Street Springfield, Massachusetts
Paul Mainville 81 Merriam Avenue Leominster, Massachusetts
Prentiss Santos deJesus 3761 Camino San Miguel Palm Springs, California
Third Row, Standing—
William Burrows Harmon 224 Ellington Road Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Bradley Gray Whitmore Box 17 North Eastham, Massachusetts
Nestor Michael Nichols Colonial Village Williamstown, Massachusetts
Peter Frederick LaFontaine 372 Washington Street Norwich, Connecticut
Harold Lester Gaffin 58 Brantwood Road Worcester, Massachusetts
Nathaniel Judson Bickford Ardsley-on-Hudson, New York
Donald Thayer Bliss 117 Church Street North Attleboro, Massachusetts
William Ingram 215 Beach 148 Street Neponsit, L.I., New York
William Stiegeler Putnam Reichert 18 Coolidge Avenue Glens Falls, New York
Rodney Mark Jaros 1 Wood Court Terryville, Connecticut
Charles James Rigali, III 99 Forest Park Avenue Springfield, Massachusetts
Edward Sloan Van Riper 62 Parkwood Road Manhasset, New York
Forbes Strong Warren 109 Princeton Street Manchester, Connecticut
Lawrence Chapman Greene 436 Washington Street Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts
Joseph Wayland-Smith 162 Kenwood Avenue Oneida, New York
John H. Nickerson, Jr. Barnes Road Stamford, Connecticut
Fourth Row, Standing—
Stephen Matthew David 4737 - 36th Street, N.W. Washington 8, D. C.
Allen Jeffrey Holstein , 41 Mianis Road West Hartford, Connecticut
Lawrence Harold Kenney 41 Winthrop Avenue Reading, Massachusetts
Per Henricksen Sonning 40 Beacon Hill Road Port Washington, New York
John Richard Houghton 143 Thompson Boulevard Watertown, New York
Robert Salisbury Birch Brookwood Lane Boonton, New Jersey
Peter Wheeler Odell North Street North Branford, Connecticut
Paul Corby Finney 17 Spruceland Avenue Springfield, Massachusetts
Timothy Warner Horton West Saddle River Road Saddle River, New Jersey
George Richard Clammer, Jr.
R.F.D. #1 Rockville, Connecticut
Sitting, Left to Right—
Richard Warren Dixon
152 East 84th Street
New York 28, New York
Douglas Bowen Collins
45 Oxford Road
Longmeadow 6, Massachusetts
Richard Clifford Morrison
7 Louise Avenue
Easthampton, Massachusetts
Kirke Eddy Vernon
Williston Academy
Easthampton, Massachusetts
Richard Cary Schlesinger
34 S. Cedar Street.
Oberlin, Ohio
William Edward Cohen
145 Main Street
Westfield, Massachusetts
Charles Roy Cayen
41 Maple Street
Easthampton, Massachusetts
First Row, Standing—
Richard Vincent Ellington
14 Round Hill Road
Lake Success, Long Island, New York
Stephen Hoover Seybolt
801 Charles Street
Scotia, New York
Frederic Huntington Miller
138 Elm Street
Northampton, Massachusetts
George Lysle, IV
37 Greenacres Avenue
Scarsdale, New York
Chester Daniel Ozimina
46 Ferry Street
Easthampton, Massachusetts
Gordon Russell Sheehan
Florence Road
Easthampton, Massachusetts
Roger Conant Wood
33 Sunset Avenue
Amherst, Massachusetts
John Raynal Seely Brown
9 West Pleasant Street
Hamilton, New York
David Howard Fasser
1 Louise Avenue
Easthampton, Massachusetts
William Scott Bray
Maple Street
Southampton, Massachusetts
Denny Albert Fuller
843 Myrtle Avenue
Watertown, Massachusetts
Ross Wilson Lochhead
42 Orchard Road
Windsor, Connecticut
Richard Byron Brady
35 Westfield Road
West Hartford, Connecticut
Richard Joel Sandulli
Nova Scotia Hill Road
Watertown, Connecticut
William Bayard McCoy, Jr.
25 Wilshire Road
Rochester, New York
Felix Roland Godwin
c/o General Delivery
Reno, Nevada
John Crispin Van Valkenburg
Wolf Hill Orchards
Southampton, Massachusetts
Natan Blicstein Peisach
Carrera 17 #39A-38
Bogota, Colombia, S. A.
Steven Robert Klein
919 Mayfield Road
Woodmere, Long Island, New York
Peter David Knight
100 Round Hill Road
Hamden 18, Connecticut
Second Row, Standing—
George James Xenakis
53 Sherbrooke Street
Springfield, Massachusetts
John Taylor Fraze
229 Highland Avenue
Fall River, Massachusetts
Robert Ellis Platt
76 Maple Street
North Adams, Massachusetts
Jamie Thompson Irvine, IV
Shore Road
Old Greenwich, Connecticut
Richard Creese Lash
8 Wright Street
Easthampton, Massachusetts
George Earl Ryan
3 Grimes Road
Old Greenwich, Connecticut
Eugene Michael Pfeifer
25 Green Lane
Soringfield, Massachusetts
Clement Laurence Salvadori
57 Dryads Green
Northampton, Massachusetts
Douglass Cunningham Gray
44 Russell Street
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Charles Elbridge Welch
80 Warwick Road
Melrose, Massachusetts
Garrett Simmons Mullins
117 School Street
Concord, New Hampshire
Alan Brian Slawsby
37 Chester Street
Nashua, New Hampshire
David George Gaze
Box 15
Washington, Connecticut
Robert Charles Young
81 Ballard Drive
West Hartford 7, Connecticut
Charles Norton Warner, III
North Street
Litchfield, Connecting
Robert Albert Hutzler
18 Appleton Road
Bloomfield, Connecticut
Robert Frederick Krumpholz, III
161 Allyn Street
Holyoke, Massachusetts
Richard Fox White, Jr. Montauk, New York
Third Row, Standing—
Harry Stoddard Williston, III
43 South Street
Williamsburg, Massachusetts
Alan Hagstrom
248 Western Avenue
Gloucester, Massachusetts
Patrick Worden Bolles
Kenwood
Oneida, New York
Allen Michael Saaf
196 South Main Street
New Canaan, Connecticut
Philip Stuart Fisher
16 Germain Street
Worcester, Massachusetts
Arthur Marshall Lawton
163 Hoerle Boulevard
Torrington, Connecticut
Peter Rawson Hewes
254 Shore Avenue
Groton, Connecticut
Glenn Baker Zwiebel, Jr.
Dutton Road
Litchfield, Connecticut
First Row, Standing, Left to Right—
Michael Arthur Brooks 34 Randall Street Adams, Massachusetts
Peter Michael Holleran 21 Woodland Road Westfield, Massachusetts
Thomas Eliot Korson 55 Pokeberry Ridge Amherst, Massachusetts
Sitting—
Richard Almon Palmer 40 Edgewood Road Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
George Thomas Wittman 160 South MicIdlenect Road Great Neck, L.I., New York
Ralph Douglas Wolmer Columbia, Connecticut
William Walker Haynor 3240 West Road Washington, Michigan
Richard Ethan Salwen 1495 Northampton Street Holyoke, Massachusetts
Andrew Lambert Solomon 7 Gardner Road Brookline, Massachusetts
Jonathan Gregory Aaron 85 Washington Avenue Northampton; Massachusetts
Standing—
Henry Edward Donais, Jr. 23 Park Street Easthampton, Massachusetts
Frederick Bauman Facius, Jr. 27 Berlin Street Middletown, Connecticut
Peter William Lapi 2012 Stratford Road Kansas City 13, Missouri
Second Row, Standing—
Peter Lancing Clark 25 Central Park Drive Holyoke, Massachusetts
Richard Alan Watson 31 Lawn Street South Hadley Falls, Massachusetts
Robert Frederick Ulm, Jr. 34 Glendale Street Easthampton, Massachusetts
Stephen Harrison Yozell 5 Brookhouse Drive Marblehead, Massachusetts
Philip Stuart Fisher 16 Germain Street Worcester, Massachusetts
James Lawson Ramage 39 Granada Terrace New London, Connecticut
Charles Bruce Sullivan 36 Oakwood Street Albany, New York
William Grenville Ellis 225 Main Street Easthampton, Massachusetts
Arthur Wilfred Goulet, Jr. 1068 Capitol Avenue Hartford, Connecticut
John Hurd Willett 1220 Park Avenue New York, New York
Third Row, Standing—
Dean Albert Burland Peakham Road, R.F.D. South Sudbury, Massachusetts
Frederick Wingate Johnson Rattle Hill Road Southampton, Massachusetts
Robert Alan Levin 215 Madison Avenue W. Holyoke, Massachusetts
Thomas Christopher Skipp 106 Buckingham Street Waterbury, Connecticut
Samuel Haynes Thomas, Jr. 500 Arden Park Detroit 2, Michigan
Charles Williston Camp 28 Highland Street Reading, Massachusetts
Paul Raymond Pohl 72 Lower Beverly Hills West Springfield, Massachusetts
Martin Byram Burke 27 Park Street Rockville, Connecticut
Richard Taylor Potsubay 80 George Street Holyoke, Massachusetts
Fourth Row, Standing—
David Frank Westgate 2112 Highland Avenue Fall River, Massachusetts
Howard Burritt Miller 63 Chippewa Road Tuckahoe 7, New York
Allan Morrow 335 Broadway Lawrence, L.I., New York
Andrew Linder Park 263 Murray Street Meriden, Connecticut
Blair about to release an owl.
Waiting outside the dining hall, boys chat and pose.
Studying in the library.
The Williston Junior School was founded in 1916 when Payson Hall was vacated as a result of the opening of Ford Hall for upper school boarding students. Using Payson Hall as a center of activities, the Junior School was established under the direction of Mr. David C. McAllister, the first headmaster.
In 1918 Mr. McAllister was suceeded by Robert B. Cunningham. Unders the leadership of Mr. Cunningham, the school expanded rapidly, making necessary the purchase in 1927 of Williston Cottage. The acquisition of this building started the move from Payson Hall to the Main Street campus. Shortly afterwards, there followed the addition of Sawyer House and the School House. Mr. Cunningham retired as headmaster in 1936 when he entered the department of mathematics at the Academy.
Mr. Edward R. Clare, who had been on the Junior School faculty since 1925, succeeded Mr. Cunningham as headmaster. Under Mr. Clare, the school reached its greatest enrollment and efficiency. A third house was added in 1946 and named Clare House to honor the outstanding work of that headmaster. Mr. Clare served until his sudden death in 1947. Mrs. Hazel K. Clare, the late headmaster's wife, has remained on the Junior School's faculty as a special teacher in drawing.
Three headmasters have served in the last nine
years: Mr. C. Norton Coe, 1947-1948; Mr. Bryce Maxwell, 1948-1952; and Mr. N. Horton Batchelder, Jr., the present headmaster.
In December of last year, the Board of Trustees decided to discontinue the Williston Junior School as a separate institution as of June 8, 1956. In order to make best use of the present Junior School's facilities, Williston will become a five-year school beginning with the eighth grade boarding boys, who, under the "Cottage Plan" will be housed in the Clare, Williston, and Sawyer houses.
Anticipating this move, the Junior School discontinued the fifth grade this fall. The present sixth grade will be taken care of in next year's seventh grade. However, no new enrollments will be accepted for the seventh grade class, which will be discontinued when its members are graduated.
Throughout its existence, the Junior School has served to prepare younger boys for Williston and other outstanding preparatory schools and to give added attention to special scholastic problems where they exist. Because of modern educational trends, many preparatory schools have adopted a five-year system. By discontinuing the Junior School, Williston is making its facilities available to more boys on the higher grade level, where the need for preparation has been proven to be greatest.
Nathaniel Horton Batchelder, Jr.
Headmaster, English Reading
A.B., Harvard; M.A., Iowa State Elected 1952
Richard Hall Leavitt Mathematics, Science Social Studies
A.A.S., N.Y.U.; B.S. Univ. of Maine Elected 1954
Charles Lawrence Duggan Latin, English
A.B., M.A., Boston College Elected 1944
Richard Francis Henchey English, Reading, Science
B.A., A.I.C.; M.A., Univ. of Mass. Elected 1955
William Snyder Maynard Mathematics, Science
A.B., Clark Univ. Elected 1953
Robert Walker Rankin Reading, Social Studies
B.A., Univ. of Conn. Elected 1953
ALeft to Right Back Row
Frank Stuart Phillips
Billy August Kastor
Arnold Leffrey Gelfmgn
Middle Row
Thomas Wells Harter
Walter Edwin Dempsey
William Henry Crouse, Jr.
Denis Kenneth Ethier
Front Row
Dinand M. Walk
Richard Alan Biooks
Johnson Robert Garrity
Left to Righ: Back Row
William Leslie Willard, II
Richard Payson Shepardson
Robert J. LaSalle
Paul Randolph Smith
Middle Row
Charles Dearden Vernon
John Burr Carruthers, III
William Ross Kenny
Richard Howard Sheldon
Thomas Zavorski
Front Row
Neal Lenti Howard
Bernard Nelson Campbell
David MacDonald Felsen
Leo Victor Barsalou, Jr.
David Stetson Stevens, II
Homer Guy Perkins, Jr.
Having a Ball
Mr.
irons out a problem
Mr. Henchey sets an example
For whom?
MR. D. STEVENS EZEQUELLE
Running the annual gauntlet of leadlines, the Log has once again produced a faithful record of the ' school year. Led by Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Ezequelle, the Editorial Board brought forth this issue into the light of day.
Striving for new styles in this year's publication, the staff conceived the photographic cover. Foster deJesus' fine art work on the theme and valuable advice on the layout also added new life to the book.
Peter Van Dine and John Maulbetsch handled the literary department with consummate skill. In an attempt to make the write-ups lively and interesting, they practiced lavish editing. Dave Chase was an invaluable aid in having articles typed and ready for the deadlines.
Rod Farnham and his staff have done a fine job
with the business side of the Log. Calendar sales and advertising copy flowed through the business department at an amazing rate. The importance of Rod's job cannot possibly be underrated, for the Log is self-supporting and must rely on its Business Manager to find the cash to publish the book.
Arie Kopelman, as Managing Editor, filled his post competently. Always arranging schedules and making sure assignments were done, he was kept constantly busy.
The photographs were handled by Wayne Jostrand, whose skill at shooting and cropping speaks for itself in the candid and action shots.
Mr. David Stevens, faculty adviser, guided and aided the staff in its struggles this year.
MR. MAXWELL
This past year was one of growth and change for the Willistonian. Under the inspiring leadership of Roger Kallock, Editor-in-Chief, and with able guidance from Mr. Maxwell, faculty adviser, the paper ventured with great success into the realm of biweekly publishing. News at Williston never had "had it so good" before; Saturday's games would appear in print the next Tuesday.
The front page was ably handled by Peter Van Dine, News Editor, who also helped keep the editorial column alive. Roger "Mon" Lockwood made the Sports Department sparkle with interesting and precise reporting. Roger Wood added the final touch to many of the issues with his original and amusingly
ridiculous cartoons. Paul Heller, Business Manager; Dave Chase, Copy Editor; John Maulbetsch, Feature Editor; Wayne Jostrand, Photography Editor; and Jim Wright, Circulation Manager, all kept their respective departments humming.
Editor-in-Chief and New Editor were given the chance to attend the New York Times Secondary school newspaper clinic in February. They had a most interesting and educational trip.
In summation, it seems that this year the Willistonian has advanced a great deal toward its objective of bringing fresher, better news to the campus, thereby constituting a more vital and influential part of school life.
First Row, Left to Right: Yozell, Fuller, Eldridge, Jeffrey, Wylde, F. deJesus, Mr. Teller, Mr. Curtiss, Ottaway, Hoffman, Lambert, Heller. Second Row: Nicholas, La Fontaine, Coe, Orlandella, P. deJesus, Cipriano, Rach, Fraze, Waddell, Salzman, Burland. Third Row: Perry, Jaros, Olsen, Poignand, Ellington, Sholl, Reichert, Slawsby, Kopelman, Hinchcliffe, Mullins, Montague, Watson, Irvine, Berlin, Blumenthal, Perichitch. Fourth Row: Ryan, R. C. Wright, Warren, Welch, Levy, Maxymillian, Rigali, Seybolt, Xenakis, Hewes. Fifth Row: Rohnke, Clapp, Guidi, Kenney, Pengelly, Black, Britton, Groman, Stone, Kerin, Gascoigne, Bickford.
The Williston Academy Glee Club, under the guidance of Mr. Teller and Mr. Curtiss, is one of the school's largest and most outstanding organizations. The hard work and cooperation of the members at the semi-weekly rehearsals, together with the skill and ingenuity of the leaders, account for the fine music which the club has presented in a full schedule.
Acting as a choir, a selected group of members sang with the Smith Freshman Chorus at the Helen Hills Memorial Chapel in a Thanksgiving Sunday service. On December 17, the entire club joined with the Northampton School for Girls in presenting the eighth annual Christmas Concert. Well received by a large audience, the program was highlighted by a chamber orchestra, which accompanied Bach's Cantata 140, "Uns 1st Ein Kind Geboren".
At the Southampton Congregational Church, the club presented a concert on March 2. For a second time, the Williston singers appeared on television, giving on March 8 a program for "Highlights of Western Massachusetts." Two days later the club journeyed to Northfield to participate in the fifth annual Preparatory Schools Glee Club Festival. On April 28 a joint concert with the MacDuffle School for Girls was presented in Springfield. There was another concert on May 5, providing many fine selections for the guests on Fathers' Weekend. A very successful season was concluded by music at the Commencement exercises.
Throughout the year fine student leadership was displayed by President Malcolm Ottaway, Vice President Foster deJesus and Managers James Jeffrey and Russel Wylde. The Glee Club has made a significant contribution to the school program during the entire year.
One of the most popular and harmonious organizations in the school is the Williston Academy Double Quartet. The .group, which is composed of the best singers from each section in the glee club, is under the direction of Mr. Teller, with Mr. Curtiss as accompanist. The members are Charles Pengelly and Peter LaFontaine, first tenors; Bruce Eldridge and Peter Clapp, second tenors; Francis Britton and Garrett Mullins, first basses; and Nathaniel Bickford and Prentiss deJesus, second basses.
Opening its season with the Christmas Concert on December 17, the double quartet joined with the Northampton School for Girls sextet in presenting several excellent selections. The group also sang with the glee club at the Southampton concert. During the spring term, the double quartet sang at the MacDuffie School on April 17, and for the concert on Fathers' Weekend.
Among the selections presented by the group were "Dry Bones," an American folk song; "Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes," by Ben Jonson; and "We Be Soldiers Three," a seventeenth century glee. The entire double quartet deserves credit for an outstanding job in handling intricate music in an interesting manner at all its appearances.
With the odor of grease-paint and lacquered canvas flats permeating the air, the Recreation Center is host to the humble presentations of the Dramatic Club. This band of junior thespians attempts to transmit, dramatically, a mood or theme to the audience. Whether or not the transmission has been successful, the players enjoy immensely being able to project themselves into different personalities. "Hope Is a Thing with Feathers" will probably be remembered best for its diverse characterizations of dramatic pathos masked in humor. Sawyer Goodman's "Dust of the Road" embraced a didactic theme which manifested the inherent good, waiting to be stimulated, in every individual.
Success is not the prerequisite of satisfaction in the organization. Behind the scenes, before the house darkens and hushes, each player nervously but firmly checks himself in his role. True artistry may or may
not be achieved; in any case, experience and selfperfection are developed. From center stage, one sees a world of darkness, pierced only by the luminous fingers directed on stage. The hush, the laugh, and the groan are only criteria which signify successful characterization. Applause is the nectar of theatrical nourishment.
The Club's feature presentation of the year was "Our Town," Thornton Wilder's classic of a small New England town. In collaboration with "Mask and Wig" of Northampton School for Girls, the club portrayed the span of human life. The play entertained with pathos, gaiety, and wistful reminiscences. The director, Mr. Boardman, by popular demand,portrayed the stage-manager, calling back to the audience the old souvenirs of a pleasant era. The play was a challenge and a source of great enjoyment for all performers.
Acting as the self-governing body of the students at Williston, the Student Council is deemed one of the most important organizations in the school. Each year, every member, elected by the students, is noted for his outstanding and honest character and esteemed as a leader of the school community.
The main purpose of the Council is to produce a smooth and harmonious relationship among the students and also to promote a closer feeling between the students and the faculty. This year, as in times past, the Council has truly done its best to see that these things were carried out.
In addition, there are innumerable other jobs to
be performed by the group. In the dormitories they check rooms in the morning, supervise evening study hall, and check at "lights out." Of course, the members possess the authority to put boys on bounds for infractions of the school rules. The Student Council members reported a few days early this year in order to show the new boys around before the term started.
An extremely well selected group of officers led by Mac Ottaway, president, Foster deJesus, vice-president, and Ronnie Martin, secretary-treasurer, aided greatly in producing a smooth-running organization. The council had as its faculty adviser Mr. Phillips Stevens.
The Williston "Y" Cabinet has completed another successful year. This organization was originally a religious group, and its members still read the Bible at Chapel services every Thursday. Delegates are also sent to the annual Northfield Conference.
The Cabinet also sponsors magazine drives for the Soldiers' Home in Holyoke and Veterans' Hospitals in this area. Another important yearly function of the Cabinet is the maintenance of "The Williston Scholarship." This scholarship gives a full scholarship to a student at the American International College in Beirut, Lebanon.
The "Y" Cabinet sponsors the annual Buck Party, at which new students have a chance to display their talents, and all students engage in skits, musical numbers, and humorous take-offs. The group also sponsors dances and social gatherings with other schools.
This Cabinet is an actual Y.M.C.A. club, and, while a boy is at Williston, he is given a membership card which entitles him to use the facilities of any "Y."
The school owes a great debt of gratitude to Mr. Charles E. Rouse, faculty adviser, and to all members of the cabinet, who have done their jobs so efficiently and thoroughly.
One of the most desired positions that Williston has to offer to the students is that of membership on the Honor Committee. This organization of handpicked boys is important in the life of every member of the Williston world, whether the boys realize it or not. The Committee, under the guidance of Mr. Stevens, is designed to handle the serious problems which inevitably crop up in any large community occasional dishonesty and cheating. If a boy is suspected of being guilty of these offenses, he is secretly — usually not even with the knowledge of the faculty
— requested to meet with the Committee and discuss his problems. The first offender is always put into their hands, and they determine his guilt or innocence; but, regardless of the decision, serious action is seldom taken, because of the belief that a boy will respect a warning and will not make the same mistake twice. The Committee attempts to delve into the background of the boy's mistake and help him to get back on the right track. Much appreciation should be tendered to this organization for its conscientious, careful work this year.
Adelphi-Gamma Sigma, one of the most active extra-curricular societies,enjoyed a fully-loaded docket this year. Under the direction of Mr. Lawton and Mr. Thomas, the club spent the first term in preparation in the form of intra-club debates and one brief excursion into the realm of extemporaneous speaking at the Deerfield debate clinic.
The action of the fall term centered around interscholastic debates on the subject of "Resolved: That Governmental Subsidies Should be Granted According To Need To High School Graduates Who Qualify For Additional Training." The opposition was provided by Mount Hermon, in an unjudged debate, Cushing Academy, and The Northampton School For Girls. In addition, a debate was held with the Junior School on the same topic. The Spring Term brought with it the high spot of the year — the third annual
Deerfield-Mt. Hermon-Williston Triangular Debate. This was on the timely subject of the Guaranteed Annual Wage, the inter-collegiate debate topic for the current year.
The club this year was somewhat smaller than in past years but some extremely able new boys, in addition to a nucleus of old members, formed a strong and successful club. The officers for the first half year were John Maulbetsch, president, Peter Van Dine, vice-president, and Joseph Hoffman, secretary. These were successded in February by Michael Conant as president, Pohn Maulbetsch as vice-president, and Peter Van Dine as secretary. These four boys made up the teams for the debate with the help of Robert Ulm,Hugh Gilman, Dave Montague,Thomas Korson, and others.
Under the able direction of Dr. Phillips, the Science Club enjoyed another successful year. The purpose of the club is to give every boy in the school the opportunity of an interesting program of movies and speakers, whether or not the student is taking a science course. The topics of the lectures cover many phases of science, thereby giving the members of the club a wide variety of worthwhile subjects.
Among the speakers this year were Albert E.
Wood, professor of biology at Amherst College; Dr. John Gilbert, a local pathologist; Mr. John L. Rawlings of Kollmorgen Optical Co.; Dr. Ralph Phillips, director of the science department; and Mr. Robert Snyder, physics teacher. Movies covering various subjects were shown at alternate meetings.
At a meeting in December Ken Heath was elected president and Bill Harmon secretary-treasurer.
DR. PHILLIPS
MR. D. STEVENS
The year 1956 saw the Sailing Club in its most active season in the history of the club. Although the summer storms took their toll of one boat, another in its stead was purchased by Mr. David Stevens, the faculty adviser. The following spring the two boats were launched on Norwich Lake instead of the Oxbow, the club's previous base of operations. A skiff was also reconditioned by the club for ferrying purposes.
Because of the damage done in the summer, there was no sailing in the fall term. During the winter, however, numerous films and lectures were given, the major one being by a delegation from the Brown University Sailing Team.
The coming of spring produced a radical change. Inter-club competition readied the club for two meets with the Lenox Sailing Club, a meet with the Amherst Freshman, and the annual Brown Regatta. The season was again highlighted in June by the Inter-scholastic Yacht Racing Association Regatta at the Coast Guard Academy in New London.
Officers elected for the year were Thomas president; Daniel Darrow, vice-president; Kyran Carson, secretary-treasurer; and Van Riper, Slawsby, and Lawton, program committeemen. The club was augmented by many new members, many of whom proved to be excellent skippers. In the future, the club hopes to enlarge its fleet by one or more boats.
The Outing Club's attraction lies in the fact that it offers something out of the ordinary. Disdaining the comforts of the indoors, the Outing Club members avail themselves of the pleasures of the surrounding countryside. The school is ideally located for such an activity, with mountains and open country in the near vicinity. The season opened with an overnight trip to the Williston cabin, located in nearby Southampton. With the advent of poor weather and
conflicting schedules, overnight excursions were put off for the Winter Term. However, hope was entertained for a more active program in the Spring.
President William Hoadley and Secretary-Treasurer John Salzman under the direction of Mr. Lauman as adviser led the enthusiastic group through the year. The expectations and hopes expressed by the large number of new members were well fulfilled by the enjoyable season.
MR. THORNER
Under the able direction of Mr. Thorner, adviser, and the leadership of Robert Secundy, president, Williston's Chess Club was occupied in its busiest season to date. Besides the weekly Thursday night meetings and the annual tournament which is always held during the Winter Term, this club also participated in
a triangular chess meet. Deerfield, Mount Hermon, and Williston took part in this first meet, which was held at Deerfield. We hope that this event will be an annual affair and will be one more of the many friendly rivalries among the three schools.
The Band was fortunate this year in having an unusual number of good players, who, with much spirit and a number of rehearsals, turned in some very good performances. Under the direction of Mr. Teller, who gathered players from every part of school, the band became well organized and was active in arousing interest and enthusiasm at the football and basketball games.
Leading he organization were Malcolm Ottaway, Roger Kallock, Bruce Eldridge, and Bradley Whitmore
on trumpets; Alton Perry and Peter Clapp, masters of the trombone section; Rober Blumenthal at clarinet; Roger Wood and David Montague playing flute and piccolo; James Wright and Richard Schroder, drummers; and Arthur Pellman and Charles Pengelly on the saxophones.
In spite of the attempts of Mother Nature to drown it out during the fall, the band held its own, and it deserves the enthusiastic praise which the school has given it throughout the year.
The boys in the Photography Club have been active this year in keeping the pictorial record of the school complete. Wayne Jostrand was outstanding in serving as Photography Editor on both the Log and Willistonian, and Jim Hill was always busy getting timely pictures with his Leica.
The school's publications would be hard put to keep their pages bright and lively without the pictures these boys produce. The photographers are always trying to improve their creations by getting more interesting and active shots, guided by the club's adviser, Mr. Maxwell. The lure of the camera draws them on with everlasting inspiration.
The Radio Club had two licensed operators this year, Peter Shaw WlYPQ and John Brown K2HUM. The club's main project was the design and construction of a new antenna system. Peter Shaw and John Brown designed the unit, and others helped in its construction. The new antenna will increase the efficiency of the transmitter. Gordon Sheehan is running the code class and has worked hard to teach boys the code. During the floods last August, Peter Shaw operated a mobile transmitter aiding the rescue work. Amateur operators hold an important position in work of this type. The club is under the direction of Dr. Phillips ex. W5FDJ.
Perhaps the four most unsung and yet most necessary groups are the four Senior Committees — the Prom Committee, the Ring Committee, the Graduation Committee, and the Flag Committee. The largest and the busiest of these four was the Prom Committtee. Headed by co-chairmen Orlandella and Secundy, the group, consisting of Berlin, Hoffman, Poigand, Salzman, Sullivan, Perichitch, Oberbeck, Chase, and Wright, attended to the details of decorations, invitations, lighting, and music.
The Graduation Committee, concerned primarily with the Senior class gift, was under the direction of Maxymillian
and Jostrand. These boys decided on the gift after taking a poll of the Senior Class and presented it at graduation.
The Flag Committee, including Crago and Dowd, arranged the lettering on the large senior class banner which served as a backdrop at the graduation and the Prom.
The Ring Committee, composed of Scarlatelli and Heller, handled the orders of the class rings; they, with the advice of the rest of the Senior Class, arranged for the change in Williston's ring, as the procurement of the old style was becoming more difficult every year.
October 9
October 20
October 21
November 4
November 5
November 11
November 20
November 23
November 30
December 3
December 4
December 10
December 17
Parent-Faculty Tea
Visit by Mr. John H. Bruner, Near East Foundation — Under the auspices of Williston "Y" Cabinet
Long Weekend
— Board of Overseers Meeting
— Parents' Day & 12 — Trustee Meetings
— Glee Club at Smith College Chapel Service -27 — Thanksgiving Recess
— Mr. David Jarden — "Northern Adventure"
— College Entrance Examination
— Parent-Faculty Tea
— Three One-Act Plays: "J. Caesar","Dust of Road","Hope is a Thing with Feathers"
— Christmas Concert with Northampton School for Girls
December 21-
January 14
January 11, 1956 — Christmas Recess College Entrance Examinations
Samuel Williston Memorial Lecture — Dr. Claude M. Fuess
Subject: "The Independent School: Its Responsibility and Opportunity"
February February
January 18 10 15
— Long Weekend
— Cum Laude Initiation — Mr. Kingman Brewster '02
March 2 — Glee Club at Southampton, Massachusetts
March 7 — Mr. Samuel Russell Eves — Ballads
March 10 — Preparatory Schools' Glee Club Festival Northfield, Massachusetts
March 17 — College Entrance Examinations
March 21-April 11 — Spring Vacation
April 7 & 8 — "Get Acquainted" Weekend for New Bays
April 13 & 14 — Trustee Meetings
April 14 — Educational Records Bureau Test
April 14 — Benefit Glee Club Concert for Todd Duncan, Mr. Hermon '56
April 21 — Senior Prom
April 28 — Glee Club at Mac Duffle School
May 5 & 6 — Fathers' Weekend
May 19 — Parents' Day — "Our Town" — Major Dramatic Production with Northampton School for Girls
June 10 — Baccalaureate — Rev. Frederick H.Thompson
Woodfords Congregational Church, Portland, Maine
Commencement Speaker: The Honorable Richard C. Lee, Mayor, New Haven,Conn.
June 15 — Trustee Meeting
Every year, the student representatives of the Athletic Advisory Board, in conjunction with the faculty members, do much in guiding the athletic functions during the school year. There was a change in the set-up of the Board this year in that the student members, instead of being elected to the posts as they had been previously, were the varsity captains and managers during the seasons of their sports. As usual, the faculty advisors were coaches of the varsity sports.
The two main duties of the Board come at the end of each of the three athletic seasons — the awarding of letters to boys on varsity sports and the choosing of managers for each of the sports for the next year. The Board also deserves credit for other acts, such as abolition of smoking at athletic banquets and the ruling prohibiting the wearing of the insignia of other schools.
Thus,for completing another year of acting as a commission of athletics at Williston, the Athletic Advisory Board of 1955-56 should indeed receive praise.
Williston 0 Vermont 13
Williston 0 Hotchkiss 6
Williston rain Loomis
Williston 7 Kent 27
Williston 6 Kimball Union 21
Williston 13 Deerfield 19
Williston 13 Avon 24
Record 0 - 6
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Co-Captains Berlin and Kocher; Coaches Graves, Lash, Kaczynski, and P. Stevens.
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Coe goes down on hard attempt.
Patenaude takes to the air.
This year's football team was,by the figures in the wonlost columns, unsuccessful. However, this is only a very small part of the picture. When the great spirit and determination in overcoming the team's inexperience and lack of returning letter-men are taken into consideration, the season was far from a failure. The credit for the feat of creating a team from a group containing almost no seasoned players is due to the fine coaching of Mr. Lash, Mr. P. Stevens, and Mr. Kaczynski. In addition to these very capable men, the team was blessed with the excellent back field coaching of the new coach, Mr. Graves.
The team lost its first game to Vermont Academy by the score of 13-0. Vermont overpowered our inexperienced squad during the first half, but the second half saw the Wildcats bounce back holding the Vermont team on their own side of the fifty-yard line. During the game Williston was sparked by Rich O'Brien at quarterback and Bill O'Brien and Dean Patenaude at ends.
In the second game, playing on a rain-soaked field, the Williston team was blanked 6-0 by Hotchkiss. Again Williston was outclassed in the first half, but came back with the outstanding playing of Pervere and Kocher to give the spirited crowd all the excitement it needed.
The next weekend witnessed a variety at Williston when the Loomis game was called off because of rain. This marks one of the very few times in Williston's football history that this has been done.
Williston in its fourth scheduled game was defeated by Kent 27-7. Pouring on the power in a late rally, unbeaten Kent roared to its fourth straight win. All the points were scored in the last period. With thirty seconds left to play, 014[
Richie Lash averted a shutout by rallying from the four-yard line. Patenaude made the conversion.
The following Saturday, Williston was defeated by a small but powerful Kimball Union team 21-6. Richie O'Brien passed to his brother Bill for Williston's only touchdown, but it was not enough to make up for the score compiled by the opponents during the second half.
As is the custom, the Wildcats rose to their greatest heights in the traditional game against Deerfield, but were doomed to disappointment as the Big Green eked out a 19-13 win over the highly-spirited Willistonites. Through the efforts of Richie O'Brien with his jump passes and quick feeds to the speedy Leo Kocher, Williston forced Deerfield to battle the entire distance. They constantly threatened to take the lead.
People will not always remember the score of the 1955 Deerfield game and individual players names will remain only in the record books, but no one who saw the game will ever forget the great spirit of the Williston team and its battle against such great odds.
In the last game of the season, Williston lost to a oncebeaten and powerful Avon team 24-13. Williston touchdowns were made by Gascoigne and Hoadley, but because of its powerful offense, Avon controlled most of the game.
On paper Williston did not have a winning record, but in the actual playing of the game there is no doubt that this year's football team will be remembered for its fine spirit and aggressiveness, which has characterized so many of Williston's teams. In addition the great support that the team received from the student body was a very helpful factor in keeping up morale.
Row, Left to Right — Pellman, Groman, Lysle, Redmond, Prince, Pilat, Hobby (Capt.), T. Sullivan, Levy, Gregory, Nicholas. Second Row — Coach Hepworth, Robinson, Gaze, Kenney, Brady, Naylor, Finney, Nickerson, Lawton, Bickford, Coach Culver. Third Row — Holstein, Warren, Ryan, Junggren, Saaf. Fourth Row — Whitmore, Irvine, Peters, Bolles. Fifth Row Westgate (Mgr.), Schroder, Mullins, Frank, Kouffman.
First Row, Left to Right — Heller, Kallock, Ezequelle, Bosky, Maxymillian, Ottaway (Capt.), Poignand, Rath, Jeffrey, Britton, Perichitch. Second Row — Coach Laurent, Adams, Chigounis, Burland, R. C. Wright, Hagstrom, Welch, Suchin Wanglee, Schlesinger, Vernon, Coach Lawton, Coach Babcock. Third Row — Sonning, Hench, Prachonpachanuk, Fisher, Darrow, Stone. Fourth Row — Harmon, Lochhead, P. deJesus, Cipriano, Sholl. Fifth Row — Fitkin, Olsen, Jostrand, Sirman, Houghton. Sixth Row — Montague, Perry, Ellington, Gaffin, F. deJesus (Mgr.).
Rensselaer
Williston 0 Freshmen 3
Williston 0 Suffield 3
Williston rain Monson rain
Williston 0 Choate 3
Williston rain Loomis rain
Williston 1 Avon Old Farms 1
Williston 4 Cranwell 0
Williston 1 Wilbraham 0
Williston 1 Cushing 0
Williston 2 Deerfield 2
Williston 0 Hermon 1
Record . 3-4-2
Burland thwarts opponent's drive, as Hagstrom waits tensely in the goal.
This year the soccer team found themselves faced with a more difficult problem than usual. They started their season without a single letterman returning from previous years, and their first scrimmages showed completely their lack of experience in the game. Coaches Babcock and Laurent had quite a job in front of them in order to get these boys ready for a rugged schedule; realizing this, they set to work, diligently and conscientiously. It was evident that they were not going to be discouraged by handicaps, and the captain, Mac Ottaway, supported this notion. Desire set the tone of the entire team. They began the season by losing the first three games. But early failures were almost expected; co-ordinating as a team and playing against experienced boys were real challenges. Thus, they were not disheartened, and they remained obstinate, rejecting the thought of defeat. In their next game, they moved up a step, though not by actually winning. The game ended in a tie. Then for the four ensuing games, there was victory for Williston soccer.
And from this time on, playing poorly was not in their nature. Each individual boy had marvelously improved,and as a team,they had become notably skilled. They knew that the odds were against them; yet such odds made them work all the more zealously at their task. The coaches offered their valuable advice and noted the improvement of every boy; as a result, the team performed as well as any other soccer team in Williston history. On Parent's Day, spectators could not have been more pleased by the wondrous exhibition expertly displayed by the Williston team as it tied the mighty Deerfield squad. The last game of the year was one of the best and most tense, in competing against the league champions, Mt. Hermon. Both teams played excellent soccer, but Williston was squeezed out by a fraction. Looking back over the club's history, though, and measuring their progress, one might wonder how they achieved so much. I think it can be summed up in two words — unremitting determination.
First Row, Left to Right — Platt, Levin, Aaron, Willett, Salvadori (Capt.), Solomon, Korson, H. B. Miller, Holleran, Seybolt. Second Row — Sandulli, Sheehan, Shaw, Slawsby, Ozimina, Cayen, Camp, Goulet, Coach Cottrell. Third Row — Markella, Brown, Bray, Gray. Fourth Row — Fasser, Godwin, Fuller, Wolmer, Morrow.
Williston 69 Cranwell 32
Williston 55 Cushing 43
Williston 53 Suffield 51
Williston 48 Wilbraham 47
Williston 50 Mt. Hermon 53
Williston 55 Amherst Freshmen 63
Williston 52 Loomis 51
Williston 75 Deerfield 76
Williston 53 Mt. Hermon 47
Williston 49 Choate 52
Williston 62 Wilbraham 63
Williston 77 Avon 55
Williston 53 Vermont 47
Williston . 73 Monson 57
Williston . 57 Deerfield 65
Won 9 — Lost 6
The Varsity Basketball team, coached by Mr. Lash, compiled a 9-6 record for the 1956 season. The team opened the season with four straight wins against Cranwell, Cushing, Suffield, and Wilbraham. It then suffered two losses against a strong Mount Hermon team and a rangy Amherst Freshmen contingent. In ensuing contests, Williston defeated Loomis, Mount Hermon, Avon, Vermont, and Monson, and lost to Choate, Wilbraham, and twice to Deerfield. In the final game of the season against rival Deerfield, Williston tasted defeat 65-57 after having led the Green throughout three periods. It may also be pointed out that out of the six losses suffered, all were by eight points or less.
Perhaps the team's only negative point was its lack of height and rebounding ability against taller
quintets. The team made up for this lack in most cases, however, with aggressiveness, speed, and teamwork.
This year's team was led by Co-Captains Bill and Richie O'Brien, standout guard and forward, resepectively. "Boodie" Pervere, Dean Patenaude, and Al Hagstrom comprised the remainder of the starting five, with valuable assistance coming from substitutes Jim Jeffrey, Suchart Wanglee, and Bill Pilat. Boodie Pervere led the team in scoring, with an 18.2-point average. Boodie's big performance was a 29-point output against Avon.
The prospects for the 1957 season are hopeful, with a nucleus of Co-Captains elect Pervere and Patenaude, Hagstrom, Odell, and Jaros to build around.
Williston Opponent
57 Amherst Freshmen 20
49 Hotchkiss 28
Springfield Technical
45 High School 22
47 Mt. Hermon 30
58 Worcester Academy 19
50 Deerfield 27
53 Trinity Freshmen 24
38 Yale 39
47 Harvard 31
53 Worcester Boy's Club 24
Trinity Interscholastics
Williston-58 First
New England Interscholastic
Williston-81 First
Record 9-1
For the fourth straight year the Williston swimming team rolled over all prep-school opposition. College freshmen did not offer much trouble either, for only the invincible Yale team outswam Coach Babcock's charges. Yale had to swim its hardest to win, however, in a meet that was termed by both coaches as just about the most thrilling of their careers. Since the New Haven boys had the first places sewed up, Williston went for seconds and thirds; but, when Curt Wright tied in the breaststroke, hope for an ultimate victory sprang up among Williston supporters. Yale finally took the meet, however, in the final relay after a hasty strategy conference. The end score was a close 39-38.
The best prep school opposition that Williston faced was arch-rival Deerfield. In the dual meet,Deerfield was primed for the kill as their sprinter Don McPhee led off the meet with a win in the fifty. Williston bounced back with a double first and second by
individual medley and two hundred stars Brad Boydeli and Prentiss deJesus and was never again headed.
The climax of the season was the New England Championship Meet at Andover. Bad breaks that almost happened, such as the announcement of disqualification in the medley relay, later rescinded, kept the team on their toes. Deerfield went into the lead early in the meet, but after a thrilling second place in the hundred by George Black and wins by Prentiss deJesus, Aldo Cipriano, and Curt Wright, Williston had only to win the relay and bring home the trophy.
The team was led by Captain Foster deJesus, who came through with consistently great performances. He,. along with Al Cipriano, John Coe, and Curt Wright, brought home another record to Williston in anew version of the relay, swimming it in 1:47.0. Next year's team will be captained by two boys who were invaluable in this year's success, Al Cipriano and Prentiss deJesus.
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First Row, Left to Right: Bosky, Carson, Coulombe, Darrow, Rach, Hutchinson, Horton (Capt.,) Pfeifer, Lysle, Coyle, Warner. Gregory: Second Row, Left to Right: Scarlatelli (Mgr.), Martin (Mgr.), Alogna, Knight, Redmond, Morrison, Dixon, Houghton, Schlesinger, Blumenthal, Fenny, Finney, Secundy, Williston (Mgr.), Coach Carpenter.
The hockey team ended the season with a fairly good record. It played very hard and well, beating some of the top teams in the area. It showed amazing spirit and drive throughout all the games, no matter what the score was.
Ably led by Captain Graham Horton, the Williston line showed plenty of scoring punch throughout the season. Backed up by veterans George Rach and Chuck Warner on defense and Roger Bosky in the goal, and by newcomers, next year's co-captains, Gene Pfeifer and George Lysle, the line had much support.
The fine coaching of Messrs. Carpenter and Lossone made the year a successful one as far as the men were concerned. With many lettermen returning, next season is sure to be a very successful one.
This year was unique in that it marked the appearance of a new sport on the Williston athletic scene. Wrestling was introduced this year as an experiment, at the request of a few boys who had wrestled at other schools, and in its first year developed into an extremely popular sport. For the first part of the year, the boys were exposed to the fundamentals of the sport by Coach Pete O'Kulsky, athletic director at Easthampton High School. His duties were taken over in mid-season by Pete Bouchard, who led the wrestlers through all of their meets.
Captained by John Northrup, the team consisted of Larry Greene,Jim Hill,Jack Nickerson, Bill Ingram,
Ned Van Riper, Doobie Atherton, and many others. For the first-year sport, there were a surprising number of outside matches. In the first match with Wilbraham the boys were defeated by a more experienced squad, but they bounced back two weeks later to subdtie the Suffield team. Throughout the season the team was severely handicapped by a lack of men to fill all the weight classes. In this case, the event in that particular weight class is declared forfeit, and the team lost several points because of this. However,' with the tremendous enthusiasm shown this year, the prospects for next year seem exceedingly bright.
For the first time in several years, Williston skiers were blessed with a season of snow-covered slopes. Throughout the month of February and into March, skiing conditions ranged continually from good to excellent. Although the team had only one meet, in which they were defeated by Lenox, there was sufficient snow for a fuller schedule had more meets been planned. The entire team gained valuable experience through the daily skiing.
This year's team was limited to only seven members because of a lack of transportation facilities for taking the team to the mountain. In the past, several boys have journeyed north over the weekends, but the good conditions this year made such trips unnecessary.
The last few`weeks of the Fall Term saw the skiers busily cleaning the slopes and constructing a new trail which later in the season proved to be well worth the effort. After winter vacation, the team began cross-country running to get into condition for the expected winter storms.
Jon Ezequelle, the best skier on the team, was captain this year. Next year with the enlargement of the school, Mr. Stevens hopes to be able to accommodate more skiers.
The Winter Track team, coached by Mr. Laurent and Mr. Culver, consisted mainly of boys planning to go out for track again in the spring. For boys new to the sport, this small but well-organized group provided an excellent opportunity to become acquainted with track and to train in preparation for the varsity sport held in the spring. For those returning to the sport, the non-varsity winter team offered advance conditioning and seasoning.
Some meets were held to give the boys, led by their captain Amos Hobby, a chance to experience outside competition. The big event of the winter
season was the University of Massachusetts Invitational Prep-School Track Meet. In this meet Williston was represented by Arie Kopelman, Dave Gaze, and Gene Guidi in the hurdles, Amos Hobby, Bill Hoadley, Dave Dowd, Charlie Welsh, and others in the running events, and Fred Gilman and Bill Hoadley in the weights. The team also met Wilbraham in a dual meet which Wilbraham won. However, the real value of the season lay in the preparation gained for the spring season, during which the long hours spent in the shivering cold on the board track should begin to pay off.
Kneeling: Montague, Vasudhara, Gaffin, Capt. J. Wright, Cohen, Perry. Standing: Coach Lawton, Platt (Mgr.), Carlson, Waddell, Korson, Fuller, Suchart Wanglee, David.
The squash team, under the able guidance of Coach Lawton, had a rather poor season this year. With the loss of all of last year's starters, it was comprised of many inexperienced players. These players were matched against some of the strongest teams in the area, many of which were college freshmen. Led by Captain Jim Wright and bolstered by John Hutchinson, Dave Montague, Harold Gaffin, Bill Cohen, Dusnee Vasudhara, Suchart Wanglee, and Rungsi Prachonpachanuk, the team consistently came forth with admirable attempts to win.
There is a good chance that next year's team will be one of the strongest in many years, for many of this year's starters are returning next year. Harold Gaffin is to be the captain next year, and Mr. Snyder may take over Mr. Lawton's coaching chores. Also, the status of the team has been changed. Squash has been made a letter sport; such a change should bring many more candidates out for the squash team.
The Varsity baseball team, coached this season by Mr. Lash and Mr. Graves, shows potential for having a good season. After only four days of practice due to the late vacation return this year, the team dropped a hard fought 7-5 decision to Monson, but the spirit and comeback shown by the team promised a good brand of baseball at Williston this spring.
The only lettermen from last year's squad are captain - Catcher Jim Jeffrey and third baseman Skip Berlin; the remainder of the squad is composed mainly of middlers and junior middlers.
Jeffrey and "Boodie" Pervere will be the starting battery combination with help in the pitching department from Pete Odell, Dick Lash and Dick Johnson, and reserve receiver Chuck Warner. Richie O'Brien will hold down the first base slot, with Bill Romanos at second, Tim Horton at shortstop, and Berlin at the "hot-corner." This infield will be aided by valuable utility men Davey Dowd and Dick Clammer. The outfield is composed of Dean Patenaude, Bill O'Brien, and Dick Lash with assistance out there from Howard Sholl, "Lefty" Frank, and Paul Mainville.
Led by an enthusiastic captain, the team shows spirit, aggressiveness, and the ability to make its able coaches proud of it.
April 18
Monson
April 21 Deerfield
April 25 Loomis
April 28 Wilbraham
May 2 Lenox
May 5 Mt. Hermon
May 9 Suffield
May 12 Kingswood
May 16 Wilbraham
May 19 Avon
May 23
Mt. Hermon
May 26 Deerfield
June 2 Vermont
June 9 Alumni
Front Row, Left to Right: Levin, Clapp, Carson, Gaze, C. Sullivan, Hoadley, Guidi, Coulombe. Second Row, Left to Right: Maximillian, F. Gilman, Gascoigne, Hobby, Britton, Welch, Kopelman, Rohrice. Third Row, Left to Right: LaFontaine, Jostrand, Coe, Hutchinson, Carmichael, Wittman, Finney. Fourth Row, Left to Right: Harmon, Green, Schlesinger, J. C. Adams, Collins, H. B. Miller. Fifth Row, Left to Right: Fitkin, White, Burland, Robinson, Orandella. Sixth Row, Left to Right: Darrow (mgr.), P. DeJesus, Secundy, Junggren, R. C. Wright. Seventh Row, Left to Right: Coaches Culver, Cottrell, Laurent, Putnam; Cayen (mgr.), Bray (mgr.).
Although this year's track team has a difficult job cut out for it — that of meeting the high standards set by last year's powerhouse team — it seems quite capable of doing just this. One of the good features of the team is its depth of material and the fact that the stiff competition among the team members leaves no position a sinecure. Captain Maxymillian can certainly be sure of leading a highly-spirited group into every meet this season.
Coached by Mr. Laurent, Mr. Putnam, Mr. Culver, and Mr. Cottrell, the boys are going to face a stiff lot of competition this spring. The schedule includes meets with Wilbraham, Vermont Academy,Mt. Hermon,the triangular meet with Loomis and Deerfield, and the inter-scholastics at Amherst at the end of the season. A change in the program put the Kennedy Meet, an annual contest among the Williston team members, at the end of the season instead of at the beginning as in past years.
The team this year seems to be strong from the point of view of balance; there are no particular weak spots. The various departments consist of Fred Gilman and Jim Maxymillian in the weights; Dave Gaze and John Coe, in the jumps; and Arie Kopelman,Dave Gaze,and John Hutchinson in the hurdles. The dashes will be run by John Coe, Bill Hoadley, Kit Carson, and Gene Guidi while the distances will be taken care of by Amos Hobby, Frank Britton, Chuck Welch, and Connie Coulombe. All in all, at the time of this writing, the hopes for a successful season look bright.
April 21 U. of Mass. Freshmen
April 28 Mt. Hermon
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May 19 Wilbraham
May 26 Amherst Interscholastics
With four returning lettermen, "Duke" Ellington, Al Hagstrom, and co-captains George Black and Bill Pilat, plus a much improved Mac Ottawey, and new-comer Nat Bickford, the top six on this year's tennis squad are the most evenly balanced and competitive group Williston has seen for several years. This keen rivalry for the top slots leaves a team that, while lacking stars for the number one and two positions, has strong depth for the other matches which mean just as much on the scoreboard. This situation was demonstrated in the Avon match, which Williston won 6-3,
losing only the first two singles and the first doubles.
Under the strenuous but humor-sprinkled tutelage of Coach Hepworth, this team has developed both skills and a healthy optimism. It is certainly not desire that can be found lacking.
To lessen the number of "bird walks" tennis hopefuls take while waiting for the courts to be ready, four new courts were installed behind the Pitcher House last summer. Thus, everything is all set for the boys with the rackets to show their stuff.
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