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Vol. XXXVIII , Deerfield, Mass., June 3, 1964 Number 12 165 Deerfield Seniors To Graduate; Charles C. Noble Speaks To Group 0 Baseball Ends Season Against Cushing; Herbert Gezork Speaks At Dinner Tonight

Col- At ten o'clock this morning in the western University, Springfield After Memorial Building the Class of 1964 lege, and Williams College. held will formally graduate in Deerfield's being ordained in 1923, he he was 166th Commencement program. The several pastorates before the Chap- traditional exercises will begin with finally appointed Dean of published the passing of the 165 graduation- el at Syracuse. He has educational study bound seniors between two ranks of many articles and author of underclassmen. After the diplomas units for youth and is the are distributed, the Rev. Mr. Charles Faith for the Future. C. Noble of Syracuse University Baseball Plays Cushing will deliver the Commencement An honor guard gathers in the graveyard for the annual salute The graduation exercises will be address. honoring those who have died in wars. followed by a luncheon for parents Mr. Noble is the Dean of the and guests at 12:15 in the Dining Hendricks Chapel at Syracuse Uni- Hall. The student body will picnic The Rev. Mr. Charles C. Noble Academy, Community Combine versity, where he coordinates the at the same time behind Hitchcock religious programs of the 16,000 House. At 2:30 varsity baseball students there. As senior chaplain will end a successful season in its Roger Bond Nichols For Celebration Of Memorial Day of the University, Dean Noble traditional duel with Cushing. preaches at services, counsels stu- 0 The senior class will be honored dents individually, and acts on be- Gives Baccalaureate The Deerfield community cele- '53, Associate Director of Admis- at the Academy Dinner in the Gym- half of the institution in establish- brated Memorial Day in a tradi- sions, delivered the keynote ad- nasium at 7:00. Parents and guests ing religious policies. He is active Sermon To School tional ceremony last Saturday, May dress. After discussing the history are invited to attend. Speaker for in the YMCA, serving as a director 30. Ringed around the Common, of the evolution of Memorial Day the occasion will be The Reverend of the New York State branch and The Reverend Mr. Roger four rows deep, were students from traditions, Mr. Harwell urged mem- Mr. Herbert Gezork of the Andover- Bond as a member of the organization's Nichols delivered the Deerfield, Bement, Eaglebrook, and bers of the audience to clarify their Newton Theological School. baccalaureate Frontier Regional schools, Boy often hazy and confused goals in International Committee. He was address to the student body last Scouts and Girl Scouts, as well as order to regain the national unity also the first president of the Na- Sunday, May 31. This sermon, tra- the veterans living in Deerfield. Af- present in the in 1944 tional Association of Chaplains of Mr. John Boyden Keeps ditionally the final religious service II. Universities and Colleges. before Commencement, was given ter an invocation, four Girl Scouts during World War SSAT Role placed wreaths on the Civil War At the cemetery Deerfield Brown- Born in Washington, D. C., in Instrurnental in the Brick Church. After scripture monument erected in 1867 by citi- ies placed flowers on several sol- 1898, Dean Noble attended Wilbra- readings and several hymns, Mr. zens of Deerfield "In grateful ap- diers' graves, and the honor guard ham Academy and Williams College Recently elected vice-president of Nichols spoke, directing his remarks preciation of the Patriotism and self fired a traditional gun salute. After and received his Bachelor of Divin- the Secondary School Admission primarily toward the graduating sacrifice of her lamented sons and a brief pause an Academy bugler ity degree from Union Theological Test Board, Mr. John C. Boyden, class. He pointed out several moral soldiers who for their Country and played "Taps." The ceremony was Seminary in New York City. He head of Deerfield's Admissions Of- precepts and tendered sound ad- for Freedom laid down their lives concluded with the return march to has received honorary degrees from fice, remains an instrumental figure vice to the departing seniors. As is in the war of the Great Rebellion." the Common, led by the veterans. George Williams College, North- in this nation-wide organization, customary on this occasion, the en- This was followed by a salute pre- after serving as its treasurer. In tire school was in attendance at the sented by the Boy Scouts. A mem- his position at Deerfield Mr. Boy- church. the ber of the Deerfield Grammar Emma Willard Is Host And Guest den was largely responsible for Spoke Often At Sings then delivered the "Gettys- creation of the board several years School Born in Lynn, , Mr. ago. burg Address." Nichols attended Bowdoin College. At the conclusion of these prelim- As Deerfield Boys Attend Dances SSAT gives tests on three oc- After graduating in 1945, he served inaries, Mr. Robert E. Harwell, Jr., casions each year to students in in the Navy for two years and then grades seven through 12. Since its studied at the Episcopal Deerfield boys attended two con- Gym for a dance. After an hour Theologi- Dance inception it has enlisted nearly cal Seminary in Cambridge, Mass., secutive dances with Emma Wil- of dancing to the Deerfield New Members Join 300 testing centers in the United until 1949. In 1952 he was lard; the first was at Deerfield Band and the combo, the festivities chosen start- States and abroad, boasting a mem- rector of the Episcopal May 15, followed the next Friday were terminated as the boys Church of Cum Laude Society school. bership of close to 50 institutions. St. James in Greenfield. During his by a Glee Club dance at Emma ed their long ride back to seven years of service there he fre- Willard. May 19, the student body wit- quently spoke at Deerfield Sunday nessed the initiation ceremonies The evening's activities at Deer- night Sings. At that time he be- held to admit fifteen members to field began as the boys were intro- came closely acquainted with sever- the Deerfield Chapter of the duced to their dates in the Mem- al members of the Deerfield faculty. national Cum Laude Society. The orial Building before they adjour- He is now minister of Trinity newly-selected seniors and juniors ned for dinner. Afterwards the Din- Church of Columbus, Ohio. lecture by Robert C. ing Hall resounded to the music heard a Is Noted Speaker Townsend '53 of the English De- of Ruby Newman's band as new In his address at the baccalaur- partment at Amherst College. dance steps were seen around the eate service of 1958 Mr. Nichols Cheek, this year's presi- floor. Richard elaborated on the theme "Give Me began the proceedings by ex- Is Success dent, Glee Club Concert Some Men." Noted as an outstand- that "The Cum Laude plaining Emma Willard reciprocated the ing speaker, he combines sobriety Society recognizes superior scho- following week, inviting the Glee and humor in his style. lastic achievement on the secondary to concert-dance in Troy, school level." Secretary Alan Cohen Club a Following a 4:00 arrival, then delivered a brief history of New York. an hour-long rehear- COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM the society, which was founded at the boys held Slocum Hall, met their dates, the Tome School in 1906. Cheek sal in to dinner. The concert 10:00 a.m. and Cohen presented each of the and went Commencement at 8:15, and in- twelve seniors and three juniors followed, starting Ceremony by Deerfield with his Cum Laude key and scroll. cluded nine numbers Memorial Building and two by the Emma Willard In his address, Mr. Townsend choir. Highlighting the evening 12:15 p.m. Parent's Luncheon emphasized the need for young was the singing of three move- discover something that Dining Hall men to ments from Franz Schubert's Mass commands their interest and to in G Major by the combined groups 2:30 p.m. Varsity Baseball pursue that topic. Stressing the under the direction of Miss Ellen vs. Cushing numerous opportunities available, Sue Williams, graduate of Emma Townsend closed by advising the Willard. 7:00 p.m. Academy Dinner new members to use their power Gymnasium to make a contribution to their Following the concert, the Glee Ruby Newman's band provides music for Deerfield's ballroom —photo by Baker community. Club escorted their dates to the prodigies and their Emma Willard dates. 2 THE DEERFIELD SCROLL June 3, 1964 Can We Handle it? Commencement: Our society has always gradually and con- Its Colorful Past sistently undergone a process of change, of me- tamorphosis. due to the remarkable pro- "One of the final events in the Now, Commencement gress of technology, this society will experience a program comes striking and abrupt change in outlook on tonight when the Alumni Ban- most its quet will life and death, nature, and its code of ethics. be held in the big tent behind Boyden Hall." So read a Creating life in a laboratory is no longer portion of a front-page article in just the far-fetched scheme of a dreaming theo- THE SCROLL of June 12, 1929. rist. Biologists and chemists are constantly inch- Commencement at Deerfield ing nearer and nearer to the uiscovery of that was not always the way it is to- elusive something which will give their lifeless day. The "big tent" referred to chemical compounds the characteristics of living was long an institution on Com- protoplasm. When and if this discovery is made, mencement, housing the banquet it will herald a new era in understanding our now known as the Academy Din- world; but how will it change our time-honored ner, the terminating event of the precepts concerning the value of life? If men are school year. In 1929 over 700 a- capable of producing life — primitive as it may lumni, parents, and friends were be — in the laboratory, we will experience a dis- present, and as he did for many heartening lapse in our faith in and reverence years afterward, D:. Lewis Perry, for the original Creation. This could deal a severe then the Headmaster of Exeter, The "big tent" was the scene of Commencement festivities for many years. blow to our entire structure of morals and ethics. acted as toastmaster. Another foreseeable achievement of techno- A decade later, THE SCROLL were repeated on Commencement logy will be suspended animation, slowing down reported on June 7, 1939, "Last for many years. Is Northeast 64 Representative? functions to extend life over a longer per- night for the second time this No matter what kind of body enter- It seems as if it is becoming iod of time. Although once developed completely week and the first time since tainment or program is staged fashionable now- adays to criticize the prep school system it will facilitate future space travel, how will it 1934 the captain, crew, admiral- on Commencement, the occasion as being distressingly inept to properly be controlled to keep its purpose from being per- ty, lords, etc. of the H.M.S. Pin- means only one thing to the instruct the teen- agers of today on how to verted? Individuals who have been "put to sleep" afore were seen again on the graduating seniors— the conclu- lead the world of to- morrow. First it for many years will, upon returning to conscious- Deerfield stage." Such Gilbert sion of their Deerfield career and was Life who, in 1962, featured an article on ness, cause considerable disruption in the chrono- and Sullivan plays as "H.M.S. a chance to gain "new laurels "negoism," the pessimistic outlook on Pinafore" life which they found logical organization of society. and "The Mikado" . . .won on life's field." —S. W. quite prevalent in our prep schools. Next it was Al Capp, prominent car- If the process of orderly change in society is toonist, who lambasted all prep schools as sub- to continue, there must be cautious study and A Career In jecting their students to "one of the cruelest tor- evaluation of all future scientific achievements. tures inflicted on the young by modern society." The need, pointed out by Dr. H. Bentley Glass, a Johns Hopkins geneticist, must be felt "at all The newest addition to this elite group is levels to keep up with the 'racing world' evolving Photojournalism Northeast 64, who filled the front page of their from laboratory discoveries." — J.W.D. May issue with poignant criticisms of the prep By ANTHONY NEVILLE school system from such authoritative sources as "a prep school drop-out" and Editor of The Johns Hopkins Magazine the Student Resis- A Parting Word tance Federation, an organization of former prep EDITOR'S NOTE: This is one of a series of special articles schoolers dedicated to the abolition of this "out on to Home, 500 various careers being distributed to high school newspapers of date" system. In despair they finally closed At a time when all roads lead by The boys have 500 different ideas of what they are Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Md. their article with a desperate plea for a solution to this You grave problem. leaving behind. A freshman might not give it a and I spend much of our The photographer's language is second thought, a sophomore feels the first sat- lives on the receiving end of com- man's oldest and most effective Granted, Northeast 64 presents some valid isfaction of a challenge dispelled, a junior real- arguments in their desire for a less munication. It would be interest- means of communication: pic- restrictive at- izes already the burden which will be upon him tures. A good picture cannot mosphere where one is "trusted instead of push- ing and quite enriching for us to be next year, and a senior — well, a senior can best misunderstood the way words ed ;" however, their method of presenting this witness directly every significant express that. can, and a good photograph can problem is entirely biased, with no regard for the event of our For 14 weeks Deerfield is the last thought in time, every major hammer home a point only the other side of the question. our minds. When the last boy has been squeezed tragedy, every joyful victory, most skilled writing can reliably How can a single publication consider itself out in the spring, the sponge is vacuous and spe- every dramatic instance of hap- match. qualified to represent the views of thousands of cious; her substance, her boys, are gone. We all piness or sadness or elation or PROFESSIONAL TRAINING prep schoolers with a few isolated phrases from saw Mr. Conklin's slides of the summertime cam- suffering that our fellow man ex- 14 selected sources? Now it takes no The big mistake most prep pus; but do not let that fool you. Deerfield is a periences. But obviously we can- special train- school critics make is attempting ing to be a camera hobbyist. to offer a gen- beautiful, but empty shell without her boys. not. Instead, we depend on spe- eral statement applicable to the many diversities cialists in communication to help Anyone with a box camera, a I wish to say here that now, as all of us will finger of prep school life which now prevail, blindly realize in later years, time to organize mem- us see and share in these events that bends, and a neigh- contending that what is is the borhood drugstore, can qualify. true of one prep school ories, so to speak, and to stock our Deerfield for and human experiences. is true of them all. future use. No matter if we regard Deerfield as The photojournalist is one of But photojournalism is some- thing Attempting to stimulate thought, Northeast a lyceum or as part of an O'Hara novel, the ex- these specialists. He is a reporter else. It is a demanding pro- fession, 64 entitles their article "Can our schools justify periences here are ours, and no student should with a camera. Where there are requiring the skills and insights their existence?" However, it only serves to make be foolish enough to reject them. Take these fires or floods, battles or peace of both the reporter and one wonder the artist. Some of these whether this publication, as it now years; they are a tool for your lifetime. conferences, a photojournalist is skills stands, can justify may be born but most of them its existence as a newspaper Somehow I feel it is peculiarly appropriate on hand to record for newspaper representative of the entire prep school system. to quote here some of Thornton Wilder's words, and magazine readers—and for are acquired through education. — M.J.B. a last thought for those returning with the fall future historians—whatever is in- Technical skills are the least and for those who will have only memories: teresting, significant, and memor- important. If you want to become "Oh, earth, you're too wonderful for any- able. And a photojournalist can a photojournalist, you will have body to realize you. Do any human beings ever communicate important things to know about people—more than )1 realize life while they live it?—every, every about the most common experi- anything else. You will meet Vie cerfietb troll minute?" — L.C. ences. many kinds of people in your work: doctors, scientists, heads of DEERFIELD ACADEMY state, teachers and children. To DEERFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS communicate to others the activ- Vol. XXXVIII Member of CSPA ities and the character of the Member of NSPA Number 12 person you are photographing, you will have to understand your June 3, 1964 subject and know something about his activities and interests. Jack W. Davis, Jr. Editor-in-Chief And showing an interest in his Michael J. Baker Managing Editor interests is an important factor Larry Colker News Editor in winning his respect and con- Robert J. McKay, III Copy Editor fidence. Clifford M. Baker, III Photographic Editor Samuel Weisman The best education for a photo- Feature Editor Mr. Bryce Lambert journalist is a broad study of the Editorial Adviser liberal arts, including literature, EDITORIAL BOARD Averill, history, the social sciences, and J., Black, R., Chambers, G., Dietz, J., Emmons, W., Evers, W., Fitzhugh, J., Goodheart, D., Goossen, D., Gordon, G., Horne, F., at least an introduction to the Jerome, W., Morgan, P., Morsman, K., Moyer, P., Newman, T., Phillips, E., physical and biological sciences. Post, E., Quinn, D., Reynolds, F., Wodlinger, P., Wrob- leski, D., Ziskind, D., Finkowski, M. 1 Once launched on a career in PHOTOGRAPHIC BOARD photojournalism, you may work Davison, E., Sayre, W., Schildge, R. newspaper, for a a magazine, an SPECIAL SERVICES your agency, or on own as a Kimball H. Morsman, Business Manager; Bruce C. Campbell, freelance photographer. Advertising Manager; JoI•n P. Meyer, Publication Manager; Peter R. Russell; Robert E. Ives, Exchange Managers. How do you begin? By taking Mr. Robert L. Merriam, Business Adviser pictures—good, natural pictures BUSINESS BOARD that will be interesting Abrams, P., Bensen, G., Buddington, R., Cary, M., Chamberlain, V.. to anyone. Dunning, J., Edwards, C.W., "I've been Farthing, S., Goodeve, B., Gray, J., thinking how funny it would be if someone ever recorded And if you ever again say "Look Has senfeld, A., Higgins, A., Jensen, J.A., Joline, J., McChesney, P., one of our faculty . . ". —by R. G. at the birdie," you're disqualified. Miller, W., Norris, K., O'Connell, J., Ryus, P., Schantz, S., Scott, H., Sicher, S., Sponseller, T. June 3, 1964 THE DEERFIELD SCROLL Sophomores Defeat Freshmen, 3-0 Picnic And Banquet In Debating The Negro Movement Delight Senior Class The Senior Picnic, traditionally by Jed Dietz pressures applied by a segment of opening the graduating class's final the Negro population and in the Debating for the negative, a week at Deerfield, was held Sun- assertion that one cannot legislate sophomore team easily defeated an equality. The negative attempted day, May 24, on Shack Hill. The affirmative freshmen contingent, to refute these arguments by draw- tempting steak dinner attracted 3-0, in the annual freshman-sopho- ing attention to the pacifist main- many masters and their wives, and stream amply appeased the appetite of more debate on May 22. Bart Good- movement of the Negro, as represented by CORE and the many a hunger senior. Supervising eve, Steve Perlmutter, Bill Post, NAACP, and by stressing the the affair were John McNamara supported the and Cliff Kiracofe pending Civil Rights Bill. and Bayard Russell, heading a com- topic, "Resolved: That the Negro mittee of seniors. Goodeve Wants "True Equality" is pressing too hard for equality." Following the picnic, on May 28, Opening the debate, the first af- Opposing them was the sophomore the Senior Banquet took place. In firmative speaker, Goodeve, made Horne, Jim Jolis, Jim charge were Jon Cerf and Jon Wel- team of Jed clear the point that his team want- ler. Speaker for the evening was Finkelstein, and Roger Percy. ed equality but wanted it "in the Davis Taylor '60, a senior at Wil- hearts and minds of men" instead The basis for the affirmative's liams and Rhodes Scholar elect. of superficially on paper. The event was argument lay in the extreme racial Jed Horne presents his argument in the freshman-sophomore debate. rounded out by the Horne, the first speaker for the —photo by Sayre dedication of The Pocumtuck negative, focused his team's argu- by Editor-in-Chief A. R. Cohen. ment on the CORE and the NAACP Glee Club Picks demonstrations, stressed the im- McKay, Singsaas Excel portance of the first step which In Linguistics Competition Faculty Outlook: Mr. Merriam Mike Finkowski would be made if the present Civil Rights Bill were passed, and ended Smile by calling for racial equality as Robbie McKay and Sten Singsaas In the recent Glee Club elections soon as possible. both won awards with exceptional held at the annual party given for The second affirmative speaker, performances in recent competi- It is a well-known phenomenon fields usually knows nothing about Perlmutter, reiterated his team- its members, Mike Finkowski was tive foreign language examinations. of our present age that we are be- anything. I understand, for instance, mate's call for equality and dis- elected to succeed Gib Suitor as In the test conducted here for coming a nation of specialists. that the body of scientific know- agreed with Home by calling for president of the organization. Be- French II and III students by the Based on present statistics, eighty ledge has increased so rapidly that its gradual evolution. He went on sides singing in the quartet, American Association of Teachers per cent of you who are graduat- ninety-five per cent of what is to show that the Negro must prove Finkowski writes for THE SCROLL of French on April 18, McKay ing from Deerfield today will after himself ready for equality before Editorial Board, is co-captain-elect placed first in Western Massachu- your college career enter some he can obtain it. of soccer, and plays varsity la- setts in the third year "B" division, type of graduate work. In fact, if crosse. Jolis Points To Economy for students who had taken French you do not secure something be- before high school. Saturday, May While appeasing their appetites Supplementing Home's speech, sides the A.B. degree, you will find 16, he accompanied Mr. Chisholm with punch, cookies, and ice cream Jolis, the negative's second speaker, your horizons limited. Interesting- and Mr. McKenney to an AATF at the party, the boys applied the pointed out the economic advant- ly enough, however, though you luncheon in Springfield, where a- finishing touches to the Commence- ages inherent in equality for Ne- will become educated, you will be- wards were presented. ment Concert. In appreciation for groes and delineated the "urgency come educated in a narrower and his endless hours of work and in- of their plight." Of approximately 90 selected narrower field. You will try to be- come more knowledgeable in your struction, Dr. Schuler was present- Following Jolis, affirmative speak- students taking the German exam field than any other person. You ed with a walkie-talkie set from er Post attempted to negate the sponsored by the West German will try to become so special that the Glee Club members. Mr. Hindle, negative's charge of "equality now" government and conducted at the your talents will be sought. Ob- the Club's faculty adviser, received by claiming that equality is gained University of Massachusetts April viously, as the world grows older, an electric toothbrush as a token only through gradual process and 11, Singsaas placed third in the the body of knowledge becomes of their esteem and gratitude. that any attempt to speed up this third year class. Both tests cov- Mr. Robert L. Merriam ered aural and reading compre- vast, and the well-rounded man Season Is Successful evolution would only hurt the little know-how about many known in scientific circles has been Negroes' cause. hension, grammar, and culture. with a Upon returning from spring discovered in the last fifteen years. vacation, the Glee Club completed Finkelstein followed and ended From this specialization there its preparations for the annual the constructive speaking by point- New York, Chicago seems to me to be developing a music festival in Hartford. Al- ing out that no revolution, no mat- Gatherings In frightening hazard to you as in- though not actually competing ter how noble its beginnings, had dividuals and to us as a nation. We against the four other preparatory ever taken place without conflict Maintain Contacts With Graduates are bored with other people, their schools, Deerfield returned with an and strife. He went on to add that ideas, their interests, and their the Negro could not press too hard undisputed first place. At Worces- ary education. Nearly two hundred problems. We are bored with their ter, the Club performed well be- for something which was accord- Bright Future Seen For School; personalities because we cannot graduates and friends of the school fore an audience of alumni, faculty, ed him 100 years ago. Banquets Are Successes possibly understand them as speci- then heard Mrs. Boyden tell how and Bancroft students. On Spring Percy And Kiracofe Rebut alists. We are lacking in an enthu- Day, despite the oppressive heat, the land along Albany Road came siasm for the other The rebuttalists, Percy, for the The need for a learning center to man and what the program was received with Academy. he is doing. We negative, and Kiracofe, for the af- augment Deerfield's curriculum to belong to Deerfield are indifferent to sincere approval and enthusiasm. the very society of firmative, summarized and re- was the subject of a speech by Mr. Alumni Secretary Frank Conklin '33 which we are part. The Glee Club concluded its suc- stressed their teams' arguments. Boyden at the alumni dinner in provided the group with a colorful I would like to have you take a cessful season last evening with a Because of their performances Chicago's Drake Hotel May 12. The view of life at Deerfield by show- concert in which a new number, Home, Jolis, Percy, and Perlmutter Headmaster outlined the demands good look at yourselves, not losing ing his slides of the campus. "Dry Bones," was introduced, and were added to the Forum. Finkle- of the present era and the financ- sight of the fact that first of all the medley of college songs was stein, Goodeve, Kiracofe, and Post ing of our new library, the key to Illinois Governor Otto Kerner, you must be a man who is honest to himself. Though you must be- repeated. were taken into the Senate. upholding our leadership in second- father of an entering student, come a specialist, do not lose sight gubernatorial nom- and Republican of the fact that you also must inee Charles Percy, father of soph- live with the rest of the world. omore Roger Percy, both said a You cannot limit your ideas, your few words. They found themselves thoughts and your interests to your in complete accord with regard to one narrow field. Broaden your Deerfield and the role of education viewpoint as you limit your work. in our democracy. The meeting I would like to see you do away was presided over by toastmaster with your vinegar aspect. I want to John J. Lewis, Jr. '43. see men once again thrilled with something, not Hold New York Dinner ashamed to glory in a tradition, stirred by a march- The spacious, convenient nine- ing band. I would love to hear some- teenth floor of the Biltmore in New one say the dance was "great," York City provided the facilities the job was an opportunity, the for the annual buffet dinner served book was well-written, the show on May 21 to Deerfield alumni. was a masterpiece, the speaker was John Thomas Griffin '46 was toast- superb. I would like to see you love master for 230 guests. A few brief with a passion, play with a will, words from Mrs. Boyden were fol- and work with a desire. I would lowed by Mr. Conklin's pictures. like to see you exhibit a sense of Mr. Boyden described Deerfield's humor that was not at the expense future plans to an enthusiastic and of someone else. I would like to receptive audience. see you converse without a cut. I Schedule New York Picnic would like to see you criticize The alumni of central New York positively. I would like to see you State will journey from as far as admit when you were wrong, con- 75 miles to the summer home of gratulate a job well done, and be Stewart F. Hancock, Jr. '41 near humble in the face of success. I Syracuse for their traditional bar- would like to see you admire some- Enthusiastic alumni and faculty gather at New York's Biltmore Hotel for the annual Banquet. becue and picnic on August 5. (Continued on Page 10) 4 THE DEERFIELD SCROLL June 3, 1964

Annual Meeting "A Slice Of Life" Of Headmasters Here Comes Summer Convenes Here by Sam Weisman

Rolls Royce stumbled wearily up Hearing this, Rollie jumped out Monday, June 22, and Tuesday, the steps of his dormitory, peered of his bed and bounded over to the June 23, Deerfield will be host to desk. The calendar read May 26. He group headmasters, all into the semi-darkness of the corri- a of either remembered. Today was the last former dor, and lunged into the third room alumni or masters of the day of classes and tomorrow exams Academy, who will convene for an on the left, the 8 x 10 cubicle he would begin. Rollie let out a whoop discussion annual of secondary called "Home." Sweat dripping of joy. In just a few days he really schools and their problems. This from his tanned, handsome face, he would be driving around in his year 32 invitations were sent out to baby kicked the door shut, pulled off his -blue Mustang convertible. Who men representing 12 states and one cares about exams? Who cares a- $45 India Madras jacket, which he foreign country. The format of the bout grades? With this thought, neatly dropped in the vicinity of the conference will be reports on, Rollie, his vigor renewed, ran out closet, and, his muscular body be- questions about, and suggestions for of his room and headed for the the improvement of present condi- ing nearly exhausted, he fell into river. tions of all aspects of school life. his bed amidst a chorus of varie- gated squeakings from the ancient One week later, Rollie again Majority Are From The East bed springs. stumbled wearily up the steps of The great majority of the men Professor Andrews demonstrates a his dorm and more or less fell into theory by playing his "Acetylene Rolls, or, Rollie, as he was known are headmasters of schools in New Sonata." —photo by his room. He had just taken his Baker, C. the yacht club back home, lay England, New Jersey, and New at English exam. He was all through. on his back, staring blankly at the York. Alumni in this category are There had been no questions on fun cracked ceiling. A wisp of Mr. John C. Esty, Jr. '46 of the Taft a breeze in the surf and sun. There were no Dr. Andrews was blowing in School, Mr. R. Robert Marr '29 of Captivates Audience through the open more tests to take, no more home- window, providing infinitely small , Mr. H. (Continued on Page 6) Bruce McClellan '41 of The Law- In Exploring Potentials Of relief from the oppressive heat. The Science plain cotton curtains on the window renceville School, Mr. William S. 0- Piper, Jr. '27 of Worcester Acad- had separated, letting a stream of With the aid of Dr. Donald H. function in emy, and Mr. Appleton H. Seaverns a way more character- fiery hot sunlight beat down upon Singsaas And Eddy Andrews of Florida Atlantic Uni- istic of '35 of . Some of musical tones than of me- the Persian rug in the center of the versity and a pinch of imagination chanical the former faculty are Mr. Claude parts. sagging floor. In an almost lethar- Speak On A. F. S. the student body was treated May gic state Rollie reflected upon the L. Allen, Jr. of , Sees 14 to a pleasure cruise to Mars, a International Prosperity day's Mr. Donald C. Hagerman of the proceedings. blizzard of peas, and a ballet dance Dr. Andrews believes that an in- At an evening meeting held in , Mr. Albert W. He had only one recollection of by a molecule of water. Using these ternational readjustment of fund- the school auditorium on May 25, Olsen, Jr. of the , anything his teachers had said. That imaginary scenes as illustrations, amental moral and spiritual princi- Sten and Mr. James W. Wickenden of was his English teacher's cheerful Singsaas and Bill Eddy pre- Dr. Andrews delivered a down-to- ples to complement this theory of Tabor Academy. reminder that in just a few days sented talks on their work in the earth lecture on the potentialities the universal structure will bring countryside he would be free to drive down to American Field Service. The serene Deerfield of a still-developing theory on worldwide peace and prosperity. the the beach in his convertible, a in June will provide a relaxed at- structure of the universe. He looks for a society which will In introducing the boys, the friend at his side, and spend the mosphere for the reunion of old preclude the use of atomic weapons, Headmaster commented favorably Dr. Andrews, a noted scientist whole day having fun in the surf friends at the meeting. which have already invalidated the on the exchange program and re- for 40 years, began with a discus- and sun. Encouraged by this bliss- idea of the balance of power. Dr. marked that a set of standards in- sion of the problem of current ful prospect, Rollie reached under Andrews hopefully and confidently volving character and ability is highly specialized mechanization. the bed and pulled out his radio. Senate And Forum predicted that the present genera- characteristic of every student He explained that the conception Turning it on, he immediately heard tion would realize this goal. selected, regardless of nationality. Elect New Officers of the universe as one huge machine the familiar strains of a song he re- composed of countless smaller ma- Following the lecture, Dr. An- membered from about five years Bill Eddy spoke first, briefly re- chines, an overly-precise, restricted drews answered questions for a back. The voice from the radio counting the history of the Service, With the coming of Commence- conception, was the reason why large group of particularly interest- warbled, ". . . Here comes summer. which was begun in 1947. His as- ment the changes which occur as many scientists abandoned religion ed students. School is out, oh happy day! . . ." signment had led him to Istanbul, the old makes way for the new are in the early part of the century. Turkey, where he was lodged by felt even in the Senate and Forum. However, Professor Andrews and a native family commanding only John Skrobat and Bob Leventhal, his associates now theorize that the the rudiments of English. He ad- outgoing officers Band Selects Baker As President; of the Forum, vibrations of the atoms, the smal- mitted having had to swallow his yielded have their positions to lest structural units of the elements, "American pride" on occasion but Randy Hack and Ned Post, the Plays At Mt. Hermon, Stoneleigh lost many of the misconceptions he new president and vice-president had had about Asia Minor and respectively. During the next year Trustees Will Assemble thoroughly Spring is always the busiest time marches, "W.M.B.," by R. B. Hall enjoyed the experience. Hack and Post will endeavor to To Coordinate of year for any school organization, Sten Singsaas, Deerfield's Nor- iron out rough spots which tend to Finances and Eric Osterling's "Bandology," and the Concert Band is no excep- wegian student, then took the confuse the operation of the Forum and selections from Frederick tion. Spring Day, Commencement, rostrum. A candid assessment of and will try to get the organization Deerfield Academy will play host Loewe's score "My Fair Lady." The and many concerts are scheduled in the past year preceeded a descrip- functioning more smoothly. to its Board of Trustees June 18 final numbers of the concert, con- rapid succession, and few realize tion of his homeland in which he relinquished Senate posts of ducted by Dr. Schuler, were the The for what, in the words of Mr. John how hard the members work to pre- averred the presence of "blond- Ben McNitt and Rick Sterne have C. "Triumphal March" from "Aida," yb Boyden, will be "probably the pare each program. haired, blue-eyed girls, deep fjords been filled by Peter Halstead, the most Guiseppe Verdi, "Carnival of Melo- important meeting in recent Time was found, however, to elect and midnight suns" but attacked new president, and Bill Jerome, years." Highlight dy," and Walter Finlayson's "Thun- of the gathering the officers for the 1964-65 school those who mistake him for a Swede, the new vice-president. In plan- will be the der Song." meeting of the newly year. Elected by a majority for as the two Scandinavian nations ning for next year, Halstead hopes formed Trustees Campaign Steer- president was Mike Baker, from The Band last played before the are proud of their distinctions. At to improve the Senate by adding ing Committee, which will plan and Lexington, Kentucky. Baker, who, dance at the Stoneleigh-Prospect the conclusion, he was acclaimed more debates and having earlier coordinate steps for the school's in addition to playing the baritone Hill School on Saturday evening, in a standing ovation from the financial development. tryouts. horn in the Band, is also the Dance May 23. audience. Band's string bass player, will suc- Mike Finkowski Receives Williams Cup; ceed this year's president, Bill Blan- chard. Under him will preside newly Award Recognizes Breadth Of Interests elected Vice-president Bruce Camp- bell, succeeding Bob Turnbull. Musicians Perform Outdoors The senior class, by an over- whelming majority, awarded the Sunday afternoon, May 17, Deer- field's Williams Cup to Mike Finkowski musicians traveled to Mount Hermon for a May 12. After several juniors had joint concert held on the lawn of the been nominated, Finkowski was Headmaster's house. Mt. Hermon's Band chosen by secret balloting as this director, Mr. Carleton P. Stinchfield, year's recipient. He follows Rick conducted the opening numbers of Sterne of the senior class, who won Frank Pa- nella's march "On the Square," the cup last year. Finkowski hails the exotic "Serenata," by Leroy Ander- from South Deerfield, Mass. son, and Mozart's powerful "Ido- The Williams Cup is "presented meneo." class to that member of the junior Continuing the program, Deer- who has been chosen by the mem- field's Dr. J. Clement Schuler took bers of the senior class for his the podium for the next three num- breadth of interests." In keeping bers—the popular march "Inver- with this, Finkowski has partici- cargill," by Alex F. Lithgow, pated athletically on this year's Dvorak's lively "Slavonic Dances," varsity soccer lacrosse and squads and a concert march by John Caca- and is co-captain of year's next vas entitled "Burnished Brass." soccer team. His extracurricular Includes Popular Songs Mike Finkowski activities include the SCROLL The Concert Band performs outdoors overlooking the hills, at Stone- Editorial ad Business Boards. Mr. Stinchfield followed with two leigh-Prospect Hill School. —photo by Davison June 3, 1964 THE DEERFIELD SCROLL 5

Spring soccer's Sten Singsaas contests John Forbush of the alumni team for possession of the ball in the traditional duel witnessed by many avid soccer fans.

The Look Of Spring Day '64

Boyd Tisdale and John McNamara perform in Father of the Bride.

The Dance Band entertains guests in the auditorium before the Friday night dramatics production.

Mr. Chisholm is making quite a killing in bananas and popsicles at the picnic lunch.

With the assistance of favorable weather, a seemingly unending line In the afternoon's climaxing event a large crowd enjoys the baseball victory of picnickers is served outside the dining hall. over Suffield. 6 THE DEERFIELD SCROLL June 3, 1964

Sing Speakers New Officers Take Over Helms Even if we fail to solve our own vexing problems, there is Of Extracurricular Organizations still a lot of life worth living. —Dr. Nathan A. Perilman by Tom Newman area's rivers and the six-school At Deerfield the many extra- tournament at Mt. Hermon. curricular organizations play an by Paul Wodlinger Brayton Will Railroad The Rev. Harold B. Sedgwick of important role in the total educa- tion of a student. During the spring Steve Brayton will be the Chief the Cathedral School of St. Paul Engineer for the Railroad Club in term the various clubs elect new , Massachusetts, spoke with Kingman Strohl as Vice- May 10 about miracles and how officers who, each with the aid of faculty adviser, president and Bob Isham as Sec- they relate to our faith. He de- a will supervise meetings and activities. retary. With regard to his highly scribed how it is possible to have successful line, Brayton promises Next year's Bridge Club will be a deeper faith if a person accepts to keep his trains on time. the Biblical miracles. This can be led by President Dee Wells and done if we will make certain allow- Vice-president Luis Glass. One of In the Rocketry and Astronomy ances for the legendary material so the more intellectual societies, this Club, Dave Howell has been chosen frequently incorporated into them. club holds matches with Mt. Her- President. By far the most tech- Mr. Sedgwick stressed the idea that mon and Vermont and annually nologically advanced organization miracles can seem real to us only if challenges the faculty bridge en- on campus, the club carries on they occur within our own experi- thusiasts. launchings in the South Meadows, while on a clear night the star- ence. Junior patriots do their Kocher Heads Chess part in Saturday's Memorial Day ceremonies. gazers scrutinize the heavens. Where Is The Church Going? The Saturday night sessions of The Rev. William A. Johnson of the Chess Club will be supervised Abbott Predicts Weather Drew University in Madison, New Masters Devise Summer Vacation Plans; by Chris Kocher with Rich Gross- Anyone with complaints about Jersey, spoke about the uncertain man second in command. An out- the weather should see President role of the Church in today's com- Woods And Europe Prove Most Popular side schedule with Andover, Choate, Don Abbott or Vice-president Alan plex world, May 17. Recently there 0 and Mt. Hermon provides members Kenney of the Weather Club. These has been considerable criticism of With the closing of school and study of both the German and the with skilled competition. two will be in charge of the weather the church and religion; strangely French languages. the coming of summer, the Deer- Thespians Select Woodruff lights above the Memorial Build- enough, it is the churchmen who Mrs. ing and the daily forecasts posted field faculty will once again diverge Boyden will spend most of After their production of Father are doing the criticizing. These the summer at on the bulletin board in the Main all over the United States and Eur- the Boyden's sum- of the Bride, the thespians elected censures are of a social, scientific, mer-home School Building. ope for their summer vacations. At on Lake Sunapee in New Twain Woodruff as head of the and moral nature. Mr. Johnson com- Hampshire. As this will be a busy Next year Steve Frank and Bob mented that many people seem to least two masters will be going Dramatics Club. Stirring the act- abroad, and the rest will be travel- summer for the Headmaster, he will ing ability of many students, this Randol will act as co-chairmen of think that Christianity cannot sur- make ing to other homes and favorite probably divide his time between society provides refreshing enter- the Press Club. They will vive in this modern, fast-moving his summer-home and various du- sure that several important news- world. summer places. tainment for visiting alumni and ties. parents on Spring Day. papers are supplied with the re- The Easy Solution Is Best Towards the middle of July Mr. Peter Moyer will lead sults of varsity contests. McGlynn will leave the country for Several Go To Maine Next year Dr. Nathan A. Perilman of the the dawn expeditions of the school's Sam Weisman, newly Sicily. He is especially fascinated Mr. Suitor will be leading the elected Congregation Emanu-el in New hearty anglers. As Secretary-Treas- Dance Band President, will lead by this part of Italy because all annual contingent of faculty who York City emphasized his belief urer, Joe Baker will also take part his group next year at the numer- major powers have occupied it at that people inevitably choose the go to their summer homes and in herding the Fishing Club's ous dances for which this group some time and have left traces of circuitous, difficult way when there camps in Maine. In Raymond, sleepy-headed following to the plays. is a much easier solution to a prob- their cultures and civilizations. Sic- Maine, he will reopen his summer lem, May 24. Mr. Perilman com- ily is truly what Mr. McGlynn calls camp for boys, Timanous. Also va- mented that while the statement, "an open-air museum." cationing in Maine will be the "There are no more simple prob- Mr. Chisholm Goes To Munich Cobbs, the Bartlett Boydens, and THE GABLES GREENFIELD lems," seems correct, it is not true. the Hirths. 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June 3, 1964 THE DEERFIELD SCROLL 7 Tennis Whips Choate To End Season Undefeated

"Great" Team Gains Varsity Baseball Extends Streak To Seven Ten Match Victories Before Losing To Strong Williston, Choate

runs in eight by Dean Goossen by Dan Wrobleski innings. Bill Burns 23—Un- and Bob Fredo were Deerfield, Mass., May 25— Deer- Wallingford, Conn., May productive at valuable extra base the plate for Deerfield. field tennis today achieved its first able to procure team drop- undefeated season in six years with hits, the varsity baseball Deerfield, Mass., May 9—Before contest to Choate, 7-4. a spectacular win over Choate. ped a close the largest crowd of the season, Mr. nine hits, all of Hugh Curry, previously undefeat- Deerfield collected Williams' varsity squad downed and left eleven ed, fell to his longtime friend and which were singles, Suffield, 7-2, in the Spring Day opponent, Tico Carrero, by a 6-4, men stranded on base. classic. Chuck Krogh, Charlie Bru- cato and Jim 6-1 score in number one singles. Easthampton, Mass., May 20—In Dehlin shared the mound duties and combined to con- Luis Glass came back to defeat a game that was not decided until cede only four hits to the oppon- Chuck Thomas after losing his the last inning, the varsity lost to ents. Jim Conant highlighted the first set, while Sandy Tilney fell Williston, 7-6. Captain Karl Spof- offensive assault with a , in three hotly contested sets. Cap- ford sparked the Green's offensive a and a double. tain Rick Sterne, Mike Mueller, attack with three hits and four runs and Rich Lange each won in batted in. Saxtons River, Vermont, May 6— singles, giving Deerfield a 4-2 edge In a very one-sided contest Andover, Mass., May 16—Today against going into the doubles. Curry and , the varsity nine baseball secured an impressive vic- Glass then clinched the match with attained a 13-0 victory. Granting tory by defeating an excellent An- a win in doubles over Carrero and only a single hit, the entire pitching dover team, 6-1. Jim Dehlin went Thomas. Mr. Reade had only one corps combined to quell the oppon- the route for Deerfield while strik- word to say about the team— The Vermont bench looks on as Jim Conant picks up an unwanted ent's offense. Karl Spofford once ing out eight and limiting the Blue "Great!" strike. —photo by Davison again excelled at the plate with a batters to four scattered singles. home run, a double, and a single. Hotchkiss, Exeter Fall Leading the squad offensively, Tom opposing Lakeville, Conn., May 20 — Mr. Echeverria rattled the two Reade's powerful tennis team had pitchers with three hits and little trouble in extending its win- Sports oi runs batted in. Lacrosse Squad ning streak over Hotchkiss by a Defeat Vermont Twice score of 9-0. Deerfield, Mass., May 13—Timely Defeats Choate allow- Exeter, N. H., May 16—A poised the Scroll hitting and effective pitching ed baseball to capture an 8-2 victory Deerfield tennis team downed a by Frank Reynolds surprisingly weak Exeter team, 7-2. over Vermont. Lowell Davis receiv- Wallingford, Conn., May 23—Var- The tremendous duo of Curry and Although having fallen into an unexpected late-season slump, var- ed credit for the triumph by striking sity lacrosse today presented Mr. Glass once again won and remained sity baseball should have little trouble ending the season successfully out eight and granting only two Hubbard with his undefeated in prep school competi- against Cushing's nine this afternoon. The visitors have played better one-hundreth victory while coaching at tion. than .500 ball since losing to the Green, 14-3, earlier in the season; Deerfield however, their pitching staff is expected to prove incapable once again Choate Overwhelms by defeating Choate, 3-1. Scoring Exeter, N. H., May 16—Follow- of silencing Deerfield's bats, which appear to enjoy the offerings of for the Green was opened with a ing the example set by the varsity, C. A.'s Fran LaMagdalaine and Duncan MacNeish, either one of whom Junior J. V. Tennis; goal by Dave Hagerman and was the reserve squad defeated their may start. Al Reeves, who hit a long home run against the varsity in continued by Chip Wehle and Mike Exeter counterparts, 7-2. This vic- late April, could cause trouble for Deerfield's recently erratic pitchers; Seniors Split Two Finkowski. It was a well-played tory shows the depth which the however, it is expected that Cushing will be unable to match Deerfield's game, but a low-scoring one due to varsity enjoys. improved fielding and hitting. Wallingford, Conn., May 23—A inaccurate shooting early in the contest. Deerfield, Mass., May 13—Faring strong Choate j.v. tennis squad in- loss on no better than other Deerfield ad- Crowning their successful year, Luis Glass and Mike Mueller were flicted the second straight Exeter, N. H., May /6—A hard- 7-2. Peter versaries, the Williams freshmen recently elected co-captains of next year's varsity tennis team. Playing the junior j.v.'s today, hitting Exeter club today handed number one fell by a 7/12-1% score. at positions two and five, respectively, through most of the season, they Abrams, playing in the Deerfield a disappointing 7-0 de- position, back after his first should inherit another championship squad next spring, as only three fought feat. The opposition had scored only Deerfield, Mass., May 5 — The game to win his match, and Mike of the top seven men are graduating. three times after three periods, Amherst freshmen became the lat- Jennings triumphed in straight leaving the Green team hopeful. A est victim as Deerfield posted an Mr. Reade's undefeated tennis squad finished its season in top sets, 6-1, 6-2. easy 6/12-21/2win. The varsity cap- form, securing tennis' first victory over Choate in six years. However, tured all matches except one singles it appears that Hugh Curry may have put his national ranking in jeo- Deerfield, Mass., May 16—The and a doubles while Sterne and pardy as a result of his loss to Choate's number one player, Tico Carerro. junior j.v.'s were completely dom- Mueller played to a 6-3, 4-6 tie in Previously ranked number seven, a spot below Curry, Carerro won their inated by a team from South Port- number two doubles. hard-fought match, 6-4, 6-1, before the largest crowd to attend a tennis land and bowed, 8-1. Bill Herrick match this year. Incidentally, Curry and Thorn Hart prevented a shut- doubles Huey Serves . .. . Luis Slams and Carerro will be fighting it out out by capturing their third for two more years on the prep match, 6-3, 7-5. school level, as both were sopho- Saxton's River, Vt., May 13—In mores this season. a contest cut short by rain this four Curry and Glass have a fine afternoon, Deerfield's first Ver- chance of becoming interscholastic men managed to edge out the Drake, doubles champions if they decide mont varsity, 4-0. Peter and Hart to enter the Nationals when com- Craig Atkinson, Bill Dean, proved petition begins at Williamstown, in their respective positions the Ver- Mass., this June. They proved too overpowering for themselves to be one of the top monters. prep school doubles combinations Amherst, Mass., May 6—The Uni- in the East this spring and should versity of Massachusetts freshmen continue their fine record as non- whipped Deerfield's number one chalantly as they established it. and two men, Drake and Dean, but Jack Lewis scoops in the the home team was routed in the Williams game. other seven matches and lost, 7-2. Deerfield's lacrosse victory at Amherst, Mass., May 20—Paving fourth quarter drive, however, Choate was particularly sweet as the way for a Deerfield victory swamped the visitors with four it was Mr. Hubbard's 100th vic- over the University of Massachu- more tallies, clinching the contest. tory as a varsity lacrosse mentor. setts '67 were Jon Weller, winning Mr. Hubbard attributed the ill fate of his team to of Coming to Deerfield in 1937, Mr. by default, Jon Cerf, Peter Gabel, their lack shots. Salvati, and Roger Drink- Hubbard has been head coach for Ron Deerfield, Mass., May 13—A de- water, in second through sixth termined over- 13 years, capturing six New Eng- Deerfield varsity .1SON. positions respectively. came the Williams freshmen by a *CP: land championships and maintaining Deerfield, Mass., May /6—Drink- 6-5 score. Instrumental in the win Deerfield as one of the top prep water and Dave Hirschhorn secur- were Brooks Scholl, with three school lacrosse powers in the East. ed the only Green victories of the goals, John Heath, with two goals Hugh Curry and Luis Glass, Deerfield's number one tennis duo, Congratulations! day, as the senior j.v.'s fell to As- and an assist, and Jack Lewis, with were undefeated in prep school competition. (Continued on Page 8) sumption, 7-2. (Continued on Page 10) 8 THE DEERFIELD SCROLL June 3, 1964 Eleven Win Plaques Choate, Andover Lose To J. V.'s; In Junior Athletics; Reserves Drop Pair To Williston Knight Is M.V.P. by Josh Fitzhugh the Andover j.v.'s, 4-2. Knight, at plagued At a recent evening meeting Deerfield, Mass., May 22-Frank first by a lack of control, settled down athletic awards were given to boys Knight came in to relieve Skip and pitched a four- hitter on the junior level in football, Mauri in the ninth inning and with 15 strikeouts. blsketball, and baseball who, in the stopped a Choate rally, enabling Saxtons River, Vt., May 13- opinion of their coaches, had proved the Deerfield junior varsity base- Shackled by the two-hit pitching most valuable to their respective ball team to win, 9-4. Backed by of a strong Vermont j.v. team, the teams throughout the year. The eight Deerfield hits and seven Deerfield j.v.'s lost a close one, individual plaques were handed out Choate errors, Mauri picked up the 3-2. All the winners' hits were by Mr. Lloyd W. Perrin, director win, while striking out 13. singles, while Denny O'Kula and of the junior athletic system. Be- Jay Mauri each collected doubles Andover, Mass., cause of a clerical , the expect- May 16-The for Deerfield. ed speaker was unable to appear. junior varsity, scoring all their runs in the sixth inning, overcame Shut Out Vermont The most important award of the Deerfield, Mass., meeting was given to Frank Knight, May 9-Helped by a costly error on who was selected the most valu- the part of their opponents, able player in the junior system the junior varsity baseball team outlasted and will have his name engraved a Turners Falls squad today,8-6. Jim Bagg displays his broad-jumping style. Photo by Davison on the James V. Z. Greenleaf Memorial Cup. Deerfield, Mass., May 6-Pitcher Football awards were presented Skip Mauri, supported by the 11- Trackmen Split Last Four Meets; first. Junior varsity winner was hit attack of the j.v.'s, today shut Frank Knight, junior winner was out Vermont, 6-0. Mauri allowed Blake Thurman, and fresh-soph only four hits, struck out 13, and J. V.'s Succumb Only To Williston winner was John Burns. Basket- walked one. ball players who received plaques Williston, Mass., May 23-Under Mt. Hermon, Mass., May 23-- Saxtons River, Vermont, May 13 were Bill Leachman of j.v.'s, Mike a 13-hit barrage and one five-run Mr. Moreau Hunt's varsity track - The strong j.v. track team again Baker of j.v.r.'s, Bill Herrick of inning, the j.v. reserve baseball team lost a heartbreaker today to proved victorious as they conquer- juniors, and George Vary of fresh- team succumbed to Williston, 10-8. ed. Vermont Academy, 67-50. Bill sophs. Baseball awards were given their powerful rival Mt. Hermon, Williston 59 Henety ran an outstanding meet, to Denny O'Kula of j.v.'s, Bob Wins Again 1/3 - 57 2/3. Although Deerfield Deerfield, heading sweeps in both the 100- Laney of j.v.r.'s, Jack Frost of Mass., May 16-Against ended on the short side of the a hard-hitting score, and 220-yard dashes. juniors and Val Chamberlain of In the j.v. game against Choate, Williston nine, the there were many highlights j.v. reserves were routed, in the meet, such fresh-sophs. Barry Simpter dives into third. 11-3. as Jim O'Connor's Williston, Mass., May 6 -- To- Williston dominated the hitting, as win in the javelin and Rick Lat- day the j.v.'s suffered their only shown ham's by their five-run fourth in- time of 1:59.2 in the half- defeat of the season at the hands mile run Fresh-Soph Racketmen Complete Season; ning. breaking the Deerfield of the Williston j.v.'s, 59-58. record. Athol, Mass., May 12-With both Juniors Fall To Fitchburg High School teams held to four hits, the reserves Deerfield, Mass., May 13 - The tied Athol 2-2 in seven innings. track squad vanquished a weak J. V., Fresh-Soph Wallingford, Conn., May 23-To- Deerfield, Mass., May 16-A Dana Brownstein belted the long- Williams freshman team, 81 2/3 - est hit of the day, a home run for day the first freshman-sophomore weekend-weakened first fresh-soph 35 1/3. Sweeps in the high hurdles, Lacrossemen Finish tennis team the visitors in the fifth. high jump, and javelin helped the encountered a Choate team put up a good fight against a squad of formidable strength and Deerfield, Mass., May 6-The j.v. Green to victory. Satisfactory Seasons Mt. Hermon squad but finally suc- was defeated 9-0. In the words of reserve baseball squad overwhelm- cumbed, 5-4. The singles Saxtons River, Vermont, May 9 Mr. Brooks Goddard, the team's victories ed Suffield this afternoon, Deerfield, Mass., May 22 -- In 9-2. - The strong runners for varsity coach, Deerfield was completely were equally divided between the their encounter with an evenly track were the decisive factors in outclassed by the Choate contin- two teams. The deciding sets of matched Choate squad, the j.v. la- today's 77-40 rout over Vermont gent. the match were played by the Fishing Club Keeps crosse team, coached by the Messrs. Title Academy. doubles team of John Jensen and Robert Merriam and Gardener De- Deerfield, Mass., May 20-The In Interscholastic Contest Jay Gonzales, who lost only after Deerfield, Mass., May 6 - The mallie, won a 4-2 victory, for which fresh-soph netmen repeated their playing three hard sets. six field events proved to be the the entire team worked hard. Bill previous Vermont victory by de- On a torrid Sunday, May 23, the track team's downfall as it bowed Black, Frank Clay„ Jim Dill, and feating the same team by a score Second Fresh-Sophs Win Two Fishing Club sent eight of its to Cheshire, 69-48. Although Deer- Doug Halsted tallied Deerfield's of 7-1. The main strength of the Deerfield, Mass., May 20-Aided members to the second annual In- field ran a tight meet in the track goals. match lay in the singles, where the by the strong play of Jim Smith in terscholastic Fishing Tournament events, Rich Ince in the broad play of Scott Ellwanger, Josh Fitz- Hebron, Vt., May 20-A long the number one position, the second at Tufts' pond in Mt. Hermon, jump and Pete Gilmore in the high hugh, and Alan bus ride seemed to affect the j.v. Hassenfeld was fresh-soph tennis team Massachusetts. Deerfield's team, was able jump were the only two field event squad as they lost to Kimball Union to though not seeded in spite of last overcome an Eaglebrook op- winners for the home team. Academy, 7-2. ponent, 8-1. The young team of Bill year's win, coasted to an easy vic- J.V.'s End Berry and Win Smith did partic- tory over Worcester, Mt. Hermon, Outstanding Season Winchendon, Mass., May /6-To- ularly well in the doubles. Governor Dummer, and Suffield. Deerfield, Mass., May 25 - The day the j.v.'s were downed by a The first event of the day, flycasting j.v.'s completed their season today strong Winchendon varsity, 7-4. Deerfield, Mass., May 16-Chris for accuracy, started the Deerfield by winning the Arms Academy Winchendon was kept from rout- Brown, Bruce Brown, John Jensen, avalanche when Peter Moyer and meet, which had been postponed ing the Green by the outstanding Bill Berry, and Todd Cheney all Joe Baker got first and third from earlier in the season. Sweeps efforts of goalie Jerry Fitzsimons. helped to compile an 8-1 victory places. Don Campbell helped with in the 100-yard dash, the half-mile Deerfield, Mass., May 13 - The against Asumption Prep. a second in spinning. Catching run, the 220-yard dash, and the j. v. squad proved superior as they Juniors End Season three bass over fifteen inches won shot put spurred on the 90-27 rout. overpowered a rival Mt. Hermon the lake fishing for Deerfield. A team, 6-1. Deerfield, Mass., May 23 -The successful day was ended with the Wallingford, Conn., May 20 - junior tennis squad completed Monson, Mass., May 6 - its presentation of the Kenneth H. The Deerfield j.v. track team Today ....*4 wk. season today by j.v.'s iiiiititlitAiRMISAI losing to a Fitch- the overwhelmed a compara- lititit**4111114 Rockey Angling Trophy to the p-oved to be 11141Mai. IlAkat • the downfall of the Litit *a 0.41 burg High School team, 14-6. Larry tively weak Monson squad, 10-2. '000004 club's coach, Mr. Charles Daniel- undefeated Choate j.v.'s, by col- 41, isessittsi dit4=40 Colker, Gary Gordon, and Clark Tallying for the Green were at- 44.114/1141Lig 7;r: ski. lecting 10 of the 14 firsts. 11/8""„ Lauren played noteworthy matches. tackmen Frank Clay, with two 4.1110* 11 scores, 41' and Joe Devine, with three Josh Fitzhugh and Scott Ellwanger scores. battle Vermont in doubles. Soccer Loses Two Fresh-Sophs End Winning Season particularly outstanding. Though Deerfield, Mass., May 23 - The the team won the doubles, their As Alumni Triumph freshman-sophomore lacrosse squad, play was not at all strong, with a coached by the Messrs. Laurence 29-19 game score. Deerfield, Mass., May 9-The Bohrer and Donald Burdick, edged alumni soccer team today man- a strong Williston team, 2-1. SPORTS OF THE SCROLL- aged to eke out a win over the Hebron, Vt., May 20 - Playing school's strongest spring soccer their best game of the season, the team in recent years by a score of (Continued from Page 7) fresh-sophs upset a powerful Kim- 3-1. The Academy's squad played ball Union team, 5-4. It was a day of inches at Mt. well throughout the encounter but Deerfield, Mass., May Hermon as varsity track lost to the only once when Sten Singsaas 16-Today the fresh-soph squad outplayed Maroon by a mere 1 2/3 points. tallied in the first period, were Winchendon in a they able to score. 10-1 victory. The Rick Latham broke the Deerfield entire team was at its best, with half-mile record for the second Deerfield, Mass., May 6-The Gary Bensen, Budington, Powers, time this year with a time of 1:59.2; spring soccer team today lost to and Brooks Watt each scoring Massachu- twice. however, it was not fast enough to a strong University of setts freshman team, 4-1. Deer- beat Hermon's speedster, Jim Vin- Mt. Hermon, Mass., May 13 - field's lone goal was scored in the The fresh-soph suffered a 5-3 de- cent, who raced around the track last two seconds by Peter Moyer The Princeton varsity lacrosse team stopped at Deerfield for a feat in a second game with their in the spectacular time of 1:56.4. on an assist from Jeff Fishwick. practice session on the day before its contest with Dartmouth. strong rival Mt. Hermon. June 3, 1964 THE DEERFIELD SCROLL 9

Dedication Of U. Mass. Gym Honors Mr. Boyden's Influence On Athletics

With the dedication of the Frank den was a pioneer in formulating L. Boyden Physical Education Build- and instituting New England sec- ing on the University of Massachu- ondary school athletic programs. setts campus was crowned another Starting with his first years in Deer- tribute to the Headmaster's influence field and continuing to the present, in and regard for the athletic activi- he has been concerned with provid- ties throughout this region and New ing systems which embrace all levels England. The university's Dean of of skill, giving every boy an oppor- the School of Physical Education tunity to learn, to work, and to play pointed out that, as a great educa- for his school. In fact, to get the tor, Mr. Boyden has a "paramount first Deerfield teams going, he him- concern for the education of the self joined the squads. Deerfield's whole person." He realizes the value own facilities and teams attest to his of "the knowledge learned on the enthusiasm. athletic field." Mr. Boyden holds, in addition to Thanks to the Headmaster's other tokens of recognition, the fruitful breadth of interest, he has Sportsmanship Brotherhood citation, incorporated physical fitness, healthy awarded, in the words of a 1954 rivalry, and liberal athletic activity SCROLL, "For his outstanding emi- into an element of being worthy of tibution to good sportsmanship." The Headmaster expresses his gratitude, while University our heritage. His unceasing interest Sports are very much a part of Mr. President John W. Lederle listens. in boys and their activities has stim- Boyden. Whether listening to his re- 14ated similar interest throughout view of a recent baseball game or this area, resulting in athletic pro- watching him at a contest, one can grams and facilities and many other feel his enthusiasm. His pleasure benefits. All of these contributions comes in watching and in knowing are signified by the state university's that he has forwarded the cause of new gymnasium, a virtual "labor- athletics. He may be justly satisfied atory of human experience," as one with the significant results of his physical educator has called it. contributions to and belief in Amer- Few people realize that Mr. Boy- ica's boyhood.

The Frank L. Boyden Gymnasium on the University of Massachusetts campus.

The Headmaster is the mentor of every Deer- Mr. Boyden, an avid sports enthusiast, is always on the bench with the squad. field baseball team.

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From left to right, the Messrs. Warren P. McGuirk, Dean of the School of Physical Education; Delbert Oberteuffer, from Ohio State University, and President It was not so long ago Lederle join the Headmaster inside the new physical education building. 10 THE DEERFIELD SCROLL June 3, 1964 Jr. Baseball Ends Winning Season; Deerfield Sportsmen Fresh-Soph Teams Break Even Continue To Excel intiCollege Athletics Greenfield, Mass., May 25—Mr. Deerfield, Mass., May 13—Juniors Ball's junior baseball team nipped defeated the Wilbraham junior var- Many members of last year's un- Greenfield today, 10-9. Jack Frost sity today, 12-2, having lost to the defeated baseball team are now pitched eight innings and was re- same team 8-3 earlier in the sea- playing college ball. They include lieved by Jack Burns in the ninth. son. Gerry Boyle at Brown, Jed Devine at Yale, Ted McPherson at Wil- Andy Higgins, Steve Smith, and Deerfield, Mass., May 12—Hop- liams, Ed Mellick at Dartmouth. George Vary each had three hits. kins Academy fell to the junior Devine, captain of last year's Deer- team by a score of 17-2. Pitcher Deerfield, Mass., May 22 — The field team, is also captain of the Jack Burns gave up no earned runs. junior nine defeated Choate 8-6 to- Yale freshmen. Alumni now play- day to continue its winning streak. Deerfield, Mass., May 9 — The ing varsity baseball include Bob Jack Burns pitched for 8 1/3 in- junior squad performed well for the Lanz '61 at Bates, Jon Nesvig '62 nings and had 12 strike-outs. Spring Day crowd, beating the at Williams, Art Roberts '61 at Deerfield, Mass., May 20—Junior Turners Falls j.v.'s, 8-2. Columbia, and Chip Stofer '62 at Cornell. baseball made a late-inning come- Greenfield, Mass., May 25—The back to tie Mount Hermon, 7-7, first freshman-sophomore baseball Last year's New England cham- after trailing 7-2 in the eighth in- team defeated Greenfield today by pion lacrosse team has sent play- ning. The game was called after a 9-2 score. David Howe pitched The bench concentrates on the game as the baseball team defeats ers to many colleges, including the ninth inning because of lack of the entire game. Leading hitter was Suffield on Spring Day. Dartmouth, North Carolina, Penn- time. Bill Howe, with two doubles and a sylvania and Yale. The 1961 la- crosse team, also New England Mt. Hermon, Mass., May 16 — single. Despite a three-run first FACULTY OUTLOOK— greater than men at any time. champions, is Steve Smith was the winning inning giving them an early lead, Since the world began, man has represented at Wil- the team was overpowered May 23, liams by Mike Annison, one of the pitcher as the junior squad downed (Continued from Page 3) had problems and has been under Mount Hermon, 8-4. by a good Turners Falls team, 8-3. pressure. Think of yourselves as the highest-scoring attackmen in the thing or someone even if you did Frank Davies had two hits. Earlier generation of opportunity and thank nation, by Bob Hallagan at Wil- not understand. I would like to see the same team edged Williston God that you have a chance to liams, Don Ogilvie at Yale, and by VARSITY LACROSSE— you enthuse. 13-12 May 20, getting four runs in show some responsibility. Be glad Tom Thayer and John Fuller at the last inning. I suppose what I really want is North Carolina, to name a few. (Continued from Page 7) that you are who you are, that a society that gets a kick out of Tennis players on varsity teams a single tally. The game was never A powerful Worcester contingent you have what you have. If you living, a society that anticipates all include Howie Coonley '62 at Penn- on ice; Williams, behind 5-3 in the routed the team May 16 by a score will enthuse and delight in each new activity, knowing that sylvania, Tucky Mays '61, number third period, threatened with two of 13-3, but Eaglebrook fell to them that is available, you will be there will be something to learn. one at Dartmouth, Don McAuslan goals in the last quarter, but were May 15, 10-9. Bruce Privratsky hit pleasant to live with. Specialize I would like to see you look for- '62 at Yale, and Tom Poor '61 at subdued by the home team's sixth, a seventh inning triple to score the and be happy, and you will be suc- ward to believing in something and Amherst. Among those active in and final, goal. tying run. Holy Trinity overcame cessful. Be indifferent, and narrow, the freshman-sophomore squad May someone. I would like to see you and unhappy, and you, your com- track are Bill Bliss '61, at Annapo- Deerfield, Mass., May 9—Playing 12 by a score of 8-7. toss aside a "you convince me" at- munity, and your country will not lis, Scott Harrison '61 at Carleton, what was probably their best game titude and graciously admit that have much to offer to the genera- and Chris Rudd '62, who recently so far this season, Mr. Hubbard's Turners Falls, Mass., May 23 — life is wonderful. tions which I hope will follow you. broke the Tafts javelin record. cradlers smothered the Holy Cross The second fresh-sophs beat Turners Pressured by the demand to suc- freshmen, 16-0. High scorer for the Falls 9-5. Earlier, May 20, Frontier ceed, we have all lost some of our home team was Heath, with six Regional High School defeated the understanding. We must compete goals. Hagerman, Tex Poor, and team by a score of 8-2. However, for our place and we should fight Andy Saxon each scored Eaglebrook fell victim to the sec- twice. we be- ond fresh-sophs May 13 in a hard- always for that in which Hanover, N. H., May 6—A good expense of fought battle ending in a score of lieve, but not at the effort from both teams resulted hear- in 7-5. Bement overpowered the squad everyone else. I am tired of a frustrating 6-6 tie between are Deer- May 12 with a 12-4 count. ing that the problems you face field and Dartmouth '67 today. Heath, Poor, and Russell contrib- uted one goal apiece during the James Black & Co., Inc. first three quarters of play. Out- Paint and Wallpaper standing play from co-Captain Sax- CLIFFORD J. AKEY on, who scored three times in the 35 Bank Row fourth period, tied the game. The INCORPORATED Greenfield, Mass. READY FOR overtime period, unfortunately, was unproductive for both sides. INSURANCE SUMMER?

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