Medical College of Virginia - X Ray Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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SENIOR CLASS Thomas Nathaniel Spessard RICHMOND, VA. Phi Chi; Pi Kappa Alplia; Hampden-Siclnejt College; Varsity Tennis Team, 1924- ' 25- ' 2li- ' 27 ; Interne Club; Secretary-Treasurer Athletic Association; R. O. T. C. ; German Club; Class Basketball, 1924- ' 25- ' 26. Jake , who started his training for professional work at Hampden-Sidney, says they turn out some good men from small schools. We agree with him, for they sent him to M. C. V. in ' 23 to begin the study of medicine. He is very professional in his athletic activities as well as other things, because he is an effl- cient member of the tennis team, and now seems to have become a celebrated golf player. Another way Jake exercises is doing ' tlie class griping, and is duly elected president of the Gripers ' piub. But probably in this way, as in many other ways, he has helped his class and school. So we all feel confident that Jake will soon be: among the leaders of his profession. To this end at least he lias the unanimous best wishes of his classmates. Wilbur Sylvester Stakes RICHMOND, VA. Omega Upsilon Phi; Square and Compass Fraternity; Y. M. C. A. Cabinet, ' 23, ' ident, 1926-27; Student Volunteer Group; Randolph-Macon Club; Interne Club; Home Hospital; R. O. T. C. Purpose is what gives life a meaning. ITnassuniing and quiet, guided by the highest ideals of life, Wilbur has gone his way making- friends of all. He is one of the best students of the class, a Mason, and a gentleman. In the pro- fession he will minister not only to the physical but to the spiritual needs of his fellow man. There are very few girls in our school, but Wilbur has enough in otlier schools of Richmond for the entire class. His pleasant disposition and pleasant smile, as well as his abiding friendsliip and tact have endeared him to the hearts of thei whole college. His Student Volunteer and Y. M. C. A. work have stamped him as a leader. We believe the heathen will not have long to sutler witli many curable diseases after he has reached his port. We predict a slashing success with the knife — Selah! MEDICAL SCHOOL

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SENIOR CLASS WiLLARD Palmer Smith NEWPORT NEWS, VA. Phi Rho Sigma. Willard came to us from William and Mary, College, and she should be proud of this worthy! son. WTiile here he has been a diligent, painstaking and industrious student, and success will be his reward. But now Willard has one failing. Truly, is Willard the landlord of Memorial Nurses ' Home, for he is seen there every Saturday night sheiking that certain party. Frank Freeman Sowers LANDGRAFF, W. VA. Phi Beta Pi. Buck hails from the Free State of McDowell, located somewhere in the southern clime of West Virginia. He is as good-natured and cheerful as the mother bird when caring for her young. From a physical standpoint, that of a photographer, and Flaming Youth in particular, he is a rare specimen, yet loved by his classmates and all who know him. His motto is, Whatever is tt be will be, it it never comes to pass. Buck migrated from the West Virginia University in 1925 and cast his lot with the medical school of his choice. Despite his weakness, he has a clear thinking head and a generous, kind dis- position, so we feel that his success in medicine is quite assured. Here ' s wishing him a great success. MEDICAL SCHOOL

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SENIOR CLASS Malcolm Samuel Stinnett BUCHANAN, VA. Phi Beta Pi; Interne Club. Mack , as lie is Isnown to liis many friends, is a product of the mountain section of tlie Old Dominion. He came to M. C. V. four years ago. after having had his pre-medical work at Wash- ington and Lee. At both institutions his worlc has been of excellent quality. His aim is to roach the standard and to lend aid to his fellow man. He has a combination of attributes which will go to mark him for a real doctor. He is a conscientious student, a gentleinan of high morals and ideals, a man with a jovial, sincere per- sonality and unhesitating manner. Along with these many attributes he is also a talented ladies ' man. Many a fair maiden ' s heart suffers auricular fibrillation at the thought of this fair gentle- man with the honest smile. We shall always be proud to remember him among our own men, and every one joins in wish- ing him success in his chosen profession. Stanley Francis Stockhammer NEW YORK CITY Theta Kappa Psi ; Assistant Director of School Orchestra. Quiet, unassuming and congenial, with modesty and quiet dignity marking every social and pro- fessional move; with a mind scientifically trained for the truth In all his studies, Stocky flashed like a meteor into the Intellectual field of our sophomore year. Ever since he has been as outstanding as a star of the first magnitude in his comradeship, his studies, and his music. Musically Inclined, his ability as a pianist has done much toward making the college orchestra a success. Stocky joined us in the second year of our struggle for a medical education, having had one year of medicine at the University of West Virginia, and his pre-medical work at New Y ' ork University. Truly, we consider his coming our gain and West Virginia ' s loss. It is with regret that we see him leave us, and we are confident that ho will attain the greatest success in his chosen profession back in his native state of New York. MEDICAL SCHOOL