University of Virginia - Corks and Curls Yearbook (Charlottesville, VA)

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3n iKlrmoriam leiUiam IB fStmorr Portion Born in 3Siclinionti, J irginia nniiani 10. 1905 IBicti in aairlinionD. Jl!»irginia Bcccmbcr 25, 1926 William Wcslmore Gordon was a student of the University of Virginia from the fall of 1924 till his sudden death on Christmas Day, 1926. He was born in Richmond, Virginia, January 10, 1905, the son of Thomas Christian Gordon and Ruth Nelson Robins Goidon. He was the descendant of two distinguished families whose part has been a significant one in the history of the Slate. His paternal grandfather. Colonel William Westmorc Gordon, for whom he was named, served in the War Between the Slates under General Stonewall Jackson and afterwards gained an illustrious name in law. His maternal grand father was Colonel William Todd Robins who served under General J. E. B. Stuart. He received his preliminary education in Richmond, attending the Chamberlayne School from 1917 to 1920 and the John Marshall High School during the session. 1920-21. After a year ' s absence from school, he went to the Episcopal High School in the fall of 1922 where he prepared for the University. In the fall of 1924 he entered the University wheie he matriculated in the Depart- ment of Engineering. Shortly afteiwards he became a member of the Zela Psi Fraternity. The following year he t:ansfcrred to the Academic Department to prepare himself for the study of Law. He continued in this course of study until overtaken by an untimely death. To know Billy was to love him. To associate with him was to feel a spirit o( gentleness and kindness. His trails were those of another generation — ever dominated by a deference and love for his fellowman. An affectionate disposition, a life guided by a deep sense of honor and integrity, and a heart filled with kindness en- deared a noble soul lo us who knew him. Our memory of him is sacred, and evei will there rest the vision of gentleness — not dimmed by death. In his passing the University experienced a profound sorrow at the loss of a devoted son. He bore an honoured name as a gentleman without reproach. J.E.S., jr., andH. W., jr.

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, ' f- ' -; ' ' r v r )-■ ,, Jill tElif«7; K M VIRGINIA EMMA MORAN, B.A., M.A Moniebello Rc iilrar ELMER IRNING CARRUTHERS East Range Bnrsar A K I ' ; Sccrelary to ihc Rector and the Board ol Visitors; Member Executive Committee, Charlottesville and Albemarle Chapter of the Red Cross: Instructor in Accounting; Permanent Chairman of the Finance Committee of CoRKS AND Curls, Incorporated. CHARLES HAROLD HARCOURT THOMAS McCormick Road TT TT- . Assistant to the Bursar CARRIE WORRELL RICHARDSON Faculty Apartments Secrelarv to the PresiJenl Secretary .Alumni Board of 1 rustees, Uni ersily of Virginia Endowment Fund. MARY BERNICE PROFFIT Charlottesville Secrctar)) to the Dean JOHN A. HORNSBY, M.D Ellie Wood Avenue Superintendent of the L ' niv ' crsill) Hospital CATHERINE REBECCA LIPOP North Second Street Z-ani Librarian RETIRED ON THE CARNEGIE FOUNDATION ORMOND STONE, M.A Clifton Station, Va. Professor of Practical Asironom]) MILTON WYLIE HUMPHREYS. M.A.. Ph.D., LL.D Wertland Street Professor of Creel( ALBERT HENRY TUTTLE. M.S University Place A i7 cr Professor of Biology ami Agriculture FRANCIS PERRY DUNNINGTON, B.S., C.E.. M.E University Avenue Professor of Anal tical and Industrial Chemistr]) HOWARD WINSTON, C.E Colonnade Club 4, K 4, Registrar [51]

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■ 3n il emoriam 3o n jEerlj) JHr m iiorn in iou.v City, iotoa 3inmiariii 20, 1906 Bicb at tl)C ©nibcrsitp Mavc ) 26, 1927 John N ■ely Mc Vay was claimed by su dden death on the night of Ma ch 26ih. 1927. « h,l e in the course of his first year at the University. Me V vas born o n January 29th, 1906, (he only son of James Taylor a id Alice Jandl Vic Vay o f Seattle, Washington. In preparation for college he attended Broadway High School of Seattle, from which institution he graduated in 192-4 and en ere d the U niversily of Washington. While there he took an activ interest in the oc al and athletic life of the school. In the fall of 1926 he en ered the University of Vir ,inia, where he affiliated with Eta Chapter of the Delt i Kappa Epsilon F alernily Desp te the fac that he had been a student at the University for only a few | months, he enjoyec an ever-growing number of friends and bound closer ih os e who already knew him His warm and light hearted gayety al once attracted all with whom h e c ame in contact. And as acquamtance ripened into friendship, his qualities of gene OS ty, fran iness and loyalty commanded a deep respect and admiral on. He was an up right an d honorable gentleman. By h S I ntimely death the University has suffered the loss of one whose character and sla Ida rds wer e worthy of her own high traditions; we have all los a true and beloved fr ■ end. CD. L., E.H., M.E.W..J. P. McG.