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Caduceus ST. LUKE'S SCHOOL NEW CANAAN, CONNECTICUT
EDITORIAL BOARD
BUSINESS BOARD
WILLIAM J. TRACEY
SHELDON D. H. WHITE
Editor
Business Manager
JOHN A. F. FELDMANN
STUART E. KONSPORE
Associate Editor
Advertising Manager
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Dedication As w e take leave of the school where w e have spent the happiest days of our lives, the memories of the hours spent upon the football field rank high among our personal recollections. We remember also with gratitude and affection the man who passed many tedious days trying to impart some of his football knowledge to us. He sacrificed much of his time to help us and to share with us his experience and spirit. He is not only a wonderful coach, but a loyal and sincere friend. It is with a great deal of pride that we dedicate this, our Yearbook, to William J. Cibere, with the hope that he will remember us as we shall always remember him.
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WILLIAM J. CIBERE
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JOSEPH R. KIDD Headmaster English A.B., Layfayette College; B.D., Yale University; Ph.D., University of Edinburgh.
H E N R Y P. GRAVES Assistant Headmaster French A.B., Brown University; M.A., Harvard University.
W I L L I A M V O N FABRICE Mathematics German B.S., Cornell University; M.S., Columbia University; N e w York University.
R A Y M O N D S. PEARSALL Social Studies Latin A.B., Amherst College; M.A., Columbia University; Hofstra College.
J O S E P H A. S K U L L Y Mathematics Science B.S., Dayton University; M.S., Washington University.
WILLIAM P. M A R A Spanish Latin A.B., Holy Cross College; University of Connecticut; M.A., Fordham University.
W I L L I A M J. CIBERE Social Studies Science A.B., Franklin and Marshall College; M.A., N e w York University.
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JOHN A. WHITE English Mathematics Hamilton College; Cert., N e w Paltz State Teachers College; B.S., Albany State Teachers College; Yale University.
RUTH A. HANCOCK Grade Four B.S., Danbury State Teachers College; M.A., N e w York University.
G R A Y SELLARS Grades Two and Three A.B., Boston University; M.A., Boston University School of Education.
L A U R A M. BAILEY Art B.F.A., Syracuse University; N e w York University; University of Southern California.
Caduceus Staff
Bottom R o w : Levenson, Konspore, Tracey, Runnette. Top R o w : Mr. Pearsall, Bloomer K , White, Greene P.
The Senior Class has endeavored to publish for you a book which will record the brightest spots of the past year. W e have changed the style this year and, instead of having so much written material, we have devoted a greater parr of the book to informal pictures. W e hope that they will mean more to you in retaining fond memories of our happy days at St. Luke's and that in the coming years those memories may not grow too dim. May you enjoy reading the book as much as we have enjoyed composing it for you.
STAFF William J. Tracey Editor John A. F. Feldfnann
Associate Editor
H. Pitt Kinsolving
Managing Editor
Sheldon D. H. White
Business Manager
Stuart E. Konspore
Advertising Manager
Barttam H. Levenson
Advertising Manager
John Runnette III
Circulation Manager
Peter Greene
Photography
Richard M. Aron
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John J. Stonehill
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JOHN A. F. FELDMAN New Canaan Football Manager 4; Baseball Manager 4; Sentinel, Editor 4; C A D U C E U S 4; Athletic Association 4; Public Speaking Prize 3.
John is known around St. Luke's as the scholar of the class. Whether he is diagnosing a problem in Physics, or composing one of his many columns for the Sentinel. John can be said to represenr the St. Luke's Spirit in every way. His quiet manner, his diligence in hunting up lost footballs, his ability to sell five cent candy for six cents — all these things will linger long in the memories of his classmates and those w h o will remain on the hill.
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BENSON S. GREENE New Canaan
Benson is one of the later additions to our class, coming to us in ourfinalyear at St. Luke's. With his congenial smile and affable way, he soon became a true friend of all. H e seems to possess remarkable erudition on many subjects which m a y be the reason for his quiet but observant nature. H e is k n o w n for his enormous size and the relic he pilots to and from school each day. With Yale as a goal, w e k n o w that Benson will become a prominent figure in hisfieldof endeavor.
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Ceroid supplemented our class in the beginning of our final semester. His radiant smile and genial manner are always evident both in and out of school. H e shows marked enthusiasm toward his studies and appears to be earnest in all he does. H e m a y be found at all times in the rear of any study hall, and he is in a continuous battle with several others for the most remote seat in Spanish II. W e are confident of hearing favorably in future years about this latest addition to otir class.
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LEIGH C. HARTER Norwalk Football 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Hockey 2, 3.
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Leigh is well liked by all of his classmates because of his quick wit and amiable smile. H e excels in hockey, football, and baseball, and is one of the more adept performers on the basketball court. Although Leigh spends the better part of his time with a "good friend" in Norwalk, he does equally well around school. Leigh retains the gift of good c o m m o n sense and appears to be earnest in all he does. With such talents, w e need not worry about his future.
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Arriving at the Hilltop in his junior year, Pitt has quickly become an integral part of St. Luke's life. If it were necessary to place Pitt into a specific category, he would be classified as the quier type with a stupendous outlook on life. Hailing from the back woods of Weston, Pitt is best k n o w n for his flashy convertible-at-times and his wavy lock of hair. W e are sure that in spite of his quiet manner, with his amiable personality he will easily overcome all future hurdles.
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STUART E. KONSPORE Stamford Football 3, 4; CADUCEUS 4; Dance Committee 4; Athletic Association 4; Class Secretary 4; Sentinel 3.
Stu's keen sense of humor outranks any other in the class by far. H e has taken part in numerous activities including the Dance Committee, Athletic Association, and many others. H e is willing to do mote than his share in any task, and he has attended every school dance. Stu is one of the selected few students w h o drives a DeSoto, and he should be quite practiced in the art of changing flat tires. With such a radiant personality, Sru should be a great success in the business world.
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BARTRAM H. LEVENSON Stamford Football 4; Dance Committee 4; Athletic Association 4; C A D U C E U S 4; Class Treasurer 4.
Bart joined us in ourfinalyear at St. Luke's, and he has lost no time in becoming a true friend of all. H e has willingly entered into all phases of school life, taking part in most of the extra-curricular activities. A s table proctor and pilot of the green suburban which emerges each morning from the depths of North Stamford, he has shown that he is able to assume positions of reponsibility. Bart is cheerful and friendly and w e have little doubt but that he will continue to be outstanding in whatever field he chooses.
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THOMAS J. RIORDAN, JR. Norwalk Football 1, 2, Co-captain 3, Captain 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Hockey 2, 3; Athletic Association 2; Student Council 4; Dramatic Club 2.
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FOR REFERENCE ONLY NOT TO BE TAKEN FROM THIS ROOM Tom is by far the biggest and most amiable member of our class. H e has gained the respect of all the boys through his athletic ability and spirit of leadership. His friendly smile and keen sense of humor are only exceeded by his outstanding performance on rhe gridiron. T o m seems to have held a permanent position as one of the kitchen ctew and route drivers because of his keen sense of responsibility. With his winning way he will surely overcome any obstacles in life.
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JOHN RUNNETTE III Westport Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Athletic Association 1, 3, 4; Dance Committee 3; Chairman 4; C A D U C E U S 4.
John is one of the pioneers of the senior class. Famed for his backstage work in the school plays, "Digits" has also excelled in the athletic life of St. Luke's. Running the Dance Committee like a well oiled machine, John has shown all of us that he is adept at handling and solving any problems with which he is confronted. Because of John's easy going countenance, and his ability to meet problems, we are sure that he will find success in the years to come.
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WILLIAM J. TRACEY Norwalk Football 3, 4; Student Council, Secretary 4; C A D U C E U S , Ediror 4; Sentinel 4; Dance Committee 4; Class President 4.
Descending on St. Luke's in his sophomore year, L u m m y quickly showed us his ability both as an athlete and as a studenr. Theflashyred convertible and the famed bear skin coat — which he claims is big enough for two — are things w e shall always remember about our class presidenr. With Lummy's earnest and sincere outlook on life, w e know that w e shall continue to hear of his growing success throughout the yeats.
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SHELDON D. H. WHITE Westport Football 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Athletic Association 1, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3, Chairman 4; Dance Committee 3, 4; Sentinel 3, 4; Class Vice-President 4; C A D U C E U S 4.
Sheldon is one of the most likeable and busiest fellows in the school. H e has shown great ability in leading the Student Council and has contributed much to the yearbook and other committees. H e has ably participated in school sports and is most enthusiastic about skiing, even though it might mean a few days absence from school in former years. Shel is another member of the kitchen and toad crew and may be seen every morning riding the roads of Wilton. W e are sure that Sheldon and the future will get along well together.
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W e are the class of 1950. After four years of climbing the slippery ladder of fame, w e have reached a vantage point of which w e are proud. M a n y times in the past years w e have slipped, lost our balance, and almost fallen from this endless ladder. Then, after searching blindly for the next step, w e have recovered ourselves and jumped easily from rung to rung. Although w e are still gobs of putty in the hand of fate, w e feel that w e are n o w ready for the long journey which lies before us. W e are covered with a thin coating of experience, and, if w e are careful not to chip it, w e will attempt to m a k e it into an impregnable crust. O n that dreary day in September, four shapes, each having the vague resemblance of a boy, trudged slowly up the well-worn path to an almost certain doom. School had started. Riordan, the only one a m o n g us w h o showed interest for other things besides yo-yos and candy lines, found a berth on the varsity football team. Later in the season, the same Riordan, accompanied by Harter, toiled endlessly for M r . Mara's Maroon and Gray squad. (Harter also piloted a light blue piece of mechanism which he claimed was a car, but w e have decided to end this subject before any hard feelings are created.) White and Runnette, emerging from the general direction of Westport, also proved that they were capable of handling the m a n y tasks of a Freshman. Both placed on the league football team, and White somehow found himself affiliated with the Student Council. T h e Sophomore year found us with only one addition to our small foursome. Feldmann walked up the same wellworn path with the same look in his eyes that w e had the year before. Descending on Mr. Graves with his accumulated knowledge of "le langage francais", he almost forced the school to replace French with Ancient Arabic. That year again found Riordan and Harter starring athletically for the school. Runnette found his hands full with the backstage work of the school play, and White placed on the Student Council. This year w e opened one eye
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and took a quick look at the world before w e retired to the pleasant environment of summer vacations. With the opening of the Junior year, w e found that w e had increased the size of our class to eight. Pitt Kinsolving, tramping in from the back woods of Weston, proved to us that theie was such a thing as wilderness in Southern Connecticut. Konspore proved himself on the Sentinel, and was immediately famed for his deep discussions on the merits of Stamford. The academic standing of the class was supported by Feldmann and Tracey. Both of these scholars, sneaking aside when the rest of us weren'h, looked up the word "study" and proceeded to carry themselves on to fame. Harter started talking about the fair sex in Norwalk and Tracey backed him up with a strong rebuttle. White was again put on the Student Council. Runnette defined the word "clergyman" for us. Riordan, White, Konspore, Tracey, and Harter again found themselves overcoming opposition on the gridiron of St. Luke's. This year was an eventful one, but after finals there were many of us w h o had doubts about becoming Seniors. Next autumn, eleven strong, w e filed into chapel with our n e w standing as Seniors. Levenson flew up the driveway in his green meat-wagon, and Greene followed with the last words of chapel dying in the distance. This year w e were going to distinguish ourselves. Gruber told us about dances in N e w Haven, while Konspore and Runnette ran those at school. Tracey headed the Senior class and White took ovet as chairman of the Student Council. While Feldm a n n continued to maintain our academic average, Kinsolving slept in Mr. Skully's Solid class. Riordan captained the football team, while Harter, Runnette, White, Tracey, Levenson, and Konspore threw blocks to clear his way. Baseball, too, was enriched by our presence. M a n y classes in future years may surpass us in studies, extracurricular activities, and athletics, but it has been the ambition of the Class of 1950 to build up in the four years between ninth and twelfth grades a group of boys w h o will be remembered by the school in years to come. Thus w e depart from St. Luke's and move on to higher fields of education.
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Class Will W e , the Class of 1950, being of uncertain mind and unhappy heart at our departure, do hereby give and bequeath the following to those we leave behind: Dillman — a jacket to cover up those loud shirts. Fairman —
a DeSoto with puncture proof tires.
Gilbert, D. — Harter, J. — Levine —
a commutation ticket to Greenwich. a greenhouse in Vermont so he can ski, too.
a copy of "German—Self Taught."
Lundy, D. — Mason —
a dime so he can have one on us.
a couple of gallons of anti-freeze for his fire-wagon.
Patterson, Q. — Plotnick, P. — Simpson —
a new set of pedals for his Model A. a hat with which to talk about his sports.
a new boiler for his (?) car.
Stonehill, J. —
a model and studio for his art work.
Strassler —
a candy basketball so he wouldn't miss lunch.
Walters —
a harmonica because we can't afford an organ.
Mrs. Bailey —
an automatic dumbwaiter to bring her lunch from the kitchen.
Mr. Cibere —
a scheduled game with Notre Dame.
Miss Hancock — Mr. Graves —
a round trip ticket to Europe.
permission to share Walters' harmonica until his organ comes.
Dr. Kidd —
a blonde stenographer.
Mr. Mara —
a champion Holy Cross football team.
Mr. Pearsall —
an economics class with compound interest and production.
Mr. Skully —
a lab complete with unbreakable equipment.
Miss Sellars —
a new book on child psychology.
Mr. von Fabrice —
an easy chair for his boiler room office.
Mr. White — a new pair of roller skates.
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"BIG TOM" AND BIGGER CIGAR
MASON JUST ATE AN OLIVE
TOM PRESENTS THE COACH WITH A WATCH
MR. CIBERE LOOKS OVER THE TROPHY
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Junior Class
W e , the Class of 1951, next yeat's Seniors, will soon be called upon to fulfill the important position of leadership of the student body left to us by the present graduaring class. W e are rhe nexr class ro carry on and exemplify leadership in the St. Luke's Spirit. A s w e look back upon our achievements, scholastic, athletic, and social, w e feel sure that w h e n w e step into the role of Seniors w e will be well qualified to carry on the tradition of the Matoon and Gray.
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Bottom R o w : Lippert, Burling, Woods, Weiller, Wendt, Patterson F., Gould, Aron, Bancroft. Top R o w : Greene P., Dexter, Davis N., Donaldson, Rapp, Fahy, Tyler.
Sophomore Class
A good look at the picture above will show you that the Sophomote class is certainly a diverse group. W e think that w e have almost every type of charactet, and that w e are capable offillingany sort of gap left by the preceding class. A s w e grow out of the spitball throwing stage w e look forward to rhe greater responsibilities and privileges which will be ours as Juniors and Seniors. A s w e have in rhe past, w e shall continue to help and support our school.
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3#SÂŁFSS^* S Bottom R o w : Dykema, Smith T., Norton, Ostheimer, Davis R., Rose, Green M., Murphy J., Lundy T. Top R o w : Plotnick M., Ryland M., Lorusso, Coxe, Wilan, Bloomer K , Fanning, Megrue G., Neidlinger B.
freshman Class
A s w e come to the end of thefirstlap in the trip toward college, w e look back on this as a most satisfying year. W e are beginning to grow in stature and
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Riverside. F r o m n o w on w e will represent the school as members of the Upper School and w e shall try to match our actions to our responsibilities. Scholastically and athletically w e are n o w on the "varsity", and w e feel sure that w e will be able to keep pace with the rest.
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Bottom R o w : Smith B., Livingston, Wendt J., Stonehill R., McNulty, Strauss, Gillespie. Middle Row: Klein, Price, Skinner A., Bucciarelli, Martin, Megrue J., Tibbetts. Top R o w : Bucknell, Clark C , Milligan, Young, Oxley.
Qrade Sight
Everyone will have to admit that w e have made our matk upon the school, even though w e had to do ir by giving everyone the impression that w e were the wildest class ever to roam the halls. W e are convinced, however, that w e are just full of hidden talent, and that the coming years will find us becoming more and more mature as w e climb the scholastic ladder. Be patient and see what w e will do in the next four years.
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Bottom R o w : Bradley, Plotnick B., Gilbert J., Dial, Boyle, Cronin, Allen, Clemson, Wagner, Morsman. Top R o w : Rubel, Givotovsky, Beck, Page, Flynn, McCloughan, Sunde, Gregg, Findlay.
Grade Seven
W h e n we are reminded from time to time by unsympathetic faculty membets that we are missing the main thing for which we came to school — knowledge —
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a seventh grade and that the years are bound to make an improvement. Although we are occasionally in trouble and do have an instinctive ability to disrupt any study hall, w e are sure that we also have as much of the St. Luke's Spirit as any of our elders and we really hope to show it next year.
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Grade Sir
Bottom R o w : Ryland P., Bartlett, Litchfield, Pinchbeck Jay, McConnell M., Sadtler, Gaines, Pinchbeck John, Clarke. Top R o w : Smith E., Sauer, Padula, Neidlinger R., Quaintance, Durant, Zweben, Wells.
Grade Twe
Bottom R o w : Butleson, Stuhler, Byers. Middle R o w : Hanson, Murphy, Thomas, Miller, Hamilton, Inkster, Millard. Top R o w : Biers, Bawden, Heath C , Sweetland, Ulmer, Dent.
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Bottom R o w : McConnell S., Betts, Saxe, Gallavan, Aaron, Robertson. Top R o w : Miller K , Taylor, Pritchard, Clark M., Kittredge, Boissanas, Miss Hancock.
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Bottom Row: Riordan, Tracey, White, Mason. Top R o w : Mr. Kidd, Woods, Strassler, Weiller.
Zhe Student Council The Student Council has shown considerable progress this year under its proficient chairman, Sheldon White. T h e council has improved the demerit system, and is greatly respected for its impartiality to all of the students. Those w h o do not heed the incessant warnings of the council for their indifference towards those w h o wish to study, receive punishments which scholastically help the boys. This is m u c h more conducive than inflicting penalties which only interfere with the boy's school work. M e m b e r s w h o served on the council this year are Sheldon White, chairman, William Tracey, secretary, T h o m a s Riordan, David Strassler, William Mason, Peter Weiller, James W o o d s , and John Sinclair.
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Athletic .Association O u r Athletic Association this year is the largest in the history of the school. Its duties include caring for all the equipment and keeping the athletic field in trim condition throughout the school year. M e m b e r s of the association can be seen lining the field previous to the various football and baseball contests, and doing the hundreds of other jobs necessary before and after a successful athletic encounter. It is also the duty of the Athletic Association to schedule games with other schools and to arrange the annual M a r o o n and Gray intramural games. Thanks to this association, interest in all sports is at its highest peak and thus far all teams have experienced their share of success.
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Bottom R o w : Gilbert D., Fairman, Stonehill J., Levenson, Konspore, Runnette, White, Dillman, Murphy. Top Row: Ostheimer, Weiller, Tracey, Simpson, Harter J., Green M., Lundy T., Mr. Von Fabrice.
Dance Committee The Dance Committee has done a highly commendable job this year in supervising the dances which m e a n so m u c h in adding to the social side of the school life. O f course, they missed Joe Pinchbeck's flowers and Charlie Taylor's leadership, but they showed themselves very capable. John Runnette, Chairman, and Stuart Konspore boosted the interest of the boys and kept the committee members working at full speed in selling tickets and decorating. T h e Christmas Dance seemed to be the most successful, however, with a very large turnout of students and alumni w h o were only too anxious to return to the school for awhile. At almost every dance, a few alumni were to be seenfilteringthrough the crowd and feeling right at home. A s usual, m a n y thanks to Frieda for supplying the students with such delicious refreshments at every affair.
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Zhe Sentinel This year's editorial staff differs considerably in membership from the group which produced the school paper last year. The staff which has been responsible for our school magazine this year is entirely new, with the exception of three members, Sheldon White, Howell Price, and Paul Plornick. John Feldmann stepped in as Editor and William Mason was called upon to become his assistant, and both have done an excellent job. Paul Plotnick became responsible for the sports articles, ably assisted by B o b Tyler. Other newcomers include Bill Tracey and Frank Bloomer on Special Features and Martin Simpson writing Class Notes. Howell has continued as Lower School editot. The Sentinel is as usual under the able leadership of Mr. Graves and is once again a m e m b e r of the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, in whose annual contest it consistently ranks high.
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Senior Prom Committee As the yearbook goes to press, the school is already looking forward ro rhe Senior Prom, which is the main social event of the school year. T h e Senior Class of 1950 has elecred Stuart Konspore to act as the chairman of the Senior Prom Committee, and has designated Benson Greene, Jerry Gruber, Bart Levenson, and John Runnerte to assist in the duties of the committee. Mr. Cibere is the advisot to the committee. The dance will be held at the school as in former years. Although a band has not yet been selected, plans ate already underway for rhe gala occasion. T h e committee will take care of the decorations and other atrangements, while Frieda, w h o is indispensable at such times, will apply her skill to the refreshments. If anyone is concerned about the cleaning up and tidying up afterwards, he does not need to worry, for John is always ready ro undertake that thankless job. Each of the past issues of the C A D U C E U S has deigned to prophesy rhat the Senior Prom would be the best ever, and as the present Senior class is not one especially noted for breaking ttaditions, w e can seriously expect to have a highly successful P t o m this June. T h e entire committee and its associates have ptomised to do their best for this year's Senior Dance.
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Bottom Row: Weiller, Harter J., Lippert, Gould. Middle R o w : White, Burling H , Runnette, Lundy D., Riordan, Capt.; Woods, Strassler, Levenson, Greene P., Harter L. Top R o w : Mr. Cibere, Tracey, Patterson Q., Brooks, Norton, Konspore, Dexter, Mason.
Varsity football
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This year's varsity football team can be considered in many respects the best squad ever turned out by the school. It not only went up to the last game undefeated, but also won the Southern Connecticut Private School Athletic League championship. This is thefirstyear that St. Luke's has held undisputed possession of this title, although they did gain a tie last year. In the season's opener, St. Luke's met and defeated Brunswick by the score of 13-7. The Greenwich team scoredfirst,but the last thtee periods were all St. Luke's. T o m Riordan, big fullback and captain of the team, was the stat of the game, scoring both touchdowns. Our second game was played against St. Peter's School of Peekskill. The game was extremely exciting and was featured by a 5 5-yard rouchdown dash through the entire St. Petet's team by T o m Riotdan. The final score found rhe Maroon and Gray victorious 20-12, despite the fact that our star quarterback Sheldon White was injured during the game and unfortunately lost for the remainder of the season. King School, our traditional rival, was our third victim. Out opponents from Stamford went down to a 13-0 defeat in a game starring the great running of T o m Riordan and Leigh Harter, the latter playing one of his best games for the Hilltoppets. Our winning way continued as the Junior Varsity scored in thefinalperiod to defeat the Darien "Blue Ripples" by the scote of 7-0. The game was featured by excellent defensive play by both teams. In their next game the still undefeated St. Luke's team met the powerful Edgewood squad, also undefeated. In one of the best encounters of the season the Maroon and Gray overcame their opponents to win their first League championship. St. Luke's won its sixth straight game when the younger members of the Varsity came from behind to defeat Daycroft 18-12. Star of this game was Dave Strassler w h o scored one touchdown and set up the others. For theirfinalgame of the season, Coach Cibere's squad travelled to N e w York City to meet another unbeaten team, Barnard. The game was played in a light drizzle and was a heartbreaker for the Saints who played an excellent game, but wete unable to score. The final score was St. Luke's 0, Barnard 7. Thanks ro real teamwork and the excellent coaching of Mr. Cibere, St. Luke's can boast a championship football team, and we are sure that in yeats to come our school will never fail to turn out football teams worthy of out high reputation.
Bottom Row: Coxe, Green M., Martin, Lorusso, Fanning, Murphy, Wendt ,., Raymond, Rose, Lundy T. Top Row: Mr. Mara, Skinner A., Bucknell, Ryland, Smith T., Dykema, Klein Young Clark C.
Ceague football Mr. Mara's League team, consisting of boys from the seventh through the ninth grades, played a schedule of only two games this year, and wound up their season with one win and one loss. The Maroon and Gray met Country School in theirfirstencounter. St. Luke's led at the end of the third quarter, but their opponents finally overtook them. W i t h very little time remaining, however, Fanning passed to M u r p h y w h o ran 6 0 yards for a touchdown and victory. For the second game, M r . Mara's charges journeyed to Peekskill to meet the powerful St. Peter's squad. Here, despite theit valiant efforts, the St. Luke's team was unable to check their opponent's sustained surges. At halftime the Maroon and Gray found themselves two touchdowns behind. They had not been able to penetrate deep into St. Peter's territory all afternoon. T h e final half came to an end with St. Petet's victorious, although St. Luke's put on a determined last period attack which netted them two touchdowns. N o t so powerful as the Varsity, this yeat's League, nevertheless, contained m a n y stars w h o are certain to help the former team in years to come.
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Bottom R o w : Clarke, Clark M., McConnell M., Millard, Wells, Murphy, Thomas, Durant, Heath C. Top R o w : Mr. Pearsall, Stuhler, Padula, Sauer, Hanson, Zweben, Pinchbeck John, Pinchbeck Jay, Gaines.
Junior football The St. Luke's Junior Football team, coached by Mr. Pearsall, ended the season with a record identical to that of the League team; one win and one defeat. Theitfirstgame, played against Country School, turned out to be a one-way battle in favot of the latter team. Although our Juniors kept their opponents from scoring more than three touchdowns, they wete unable to put on any sustained drives. The bright points for St. Luke's were the passing of Tony Wells and the running of Murphy, Thomas, and Millard. In their second encounter, the St. Luke's Juniors met Fairfield in six-man football. This game proved to be more successful for "Pearsall's Midgets". Thanks to the' running of Roger Millard, w h o scored two touchdowns, the Maroon and Gray finished the season with a .500 average. As w e look back at this yeat's Junior team, one thought comes into our mind â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the bright prospect for some future Varsity ream the yeat such backfield stars as Jeremy Murphy, Pat Thomas, and Roget Millard reach the required age. Watch for it and see what w e mean.
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Bottom R o w : Mr. Mara, Wendt F., Woods, Sttassler, Harter L., Runnette, Lundy D., Weiller, Mr. Kidd. Top R o w : Plotnick P., Patterson F., Levenson, Boattight, Riordan, Gruber, White, Greene P., Aron, Lippert.
Varsity baseball A s this goes to press, no definite plans have been m a d e for this year's Varsity Baseball Team, and therefore no accurate account of the team can be given. Five members of last season's starting nine graduated in 1949, leaving Mr. Mara the difficult task of putting together an almost entirely n e w team. The catcher's position appears to be set with Dave Strassler, last year's Sophomore sensation, ready to take over from where he left off. Pitching, as usual, seems to be the main problem, but M r . Mara will probably be able to find a successful hurler from a m o n g John Runnette, Dave Lundy, Jim W o o d s , and Fred Lippert. Leigh Harrer is the only infielder remaining from the 1949 team, and will be at shortstop again this year. Other infielders will be chosen out of the following: Sheldon White, Thane Norton, John Runnette, and Jim W o o d s , the last two w h e n they are not on the pitching mound. T h e 1950 outfield will have two holdovers from the previous season in T o m Riordan and Dave Lundy. Others hoping for an outfield berth are Bart Levenson and Pete Weiller. In this brief preview w e see a considerable amount of potential talent and sincerely hope that the baseball team of 1950 will bting as m u c h credit to the school as did this season's championship football squad.
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