Greenbrier Military School - Yearbook (Lewisburg, WV)

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SPICER F. BURFORD Herk, as he is called by his many friends at The Brier, hails from the Chemical City of the world, none other than the great South Charleston. West Virginia. His famous debate is trying to convince the other cadets that Charleston is a suburb of South Charleston, although he has not yet succeeded. He has entered into quite a few activities of the school by being a loyal member of the famous Greenbrier Nlilitaires. He was our leading sax player and he kept ourorchestra moving when we got insome tough spots. He has also been an excellent scholar, has a wonderful personality, and l feel sure if we pick the boy most likely to succeed we would pick lfrank Burford. JOHN B. CAMPBELL Beck, as he is known here at The Brier, hails from the john Beckley Apartments in Beckley, West Virginia. He has been here for nine years and knows the ropes pretty well, espe- cially the ones over at the College. He has dated quite a few girls across the way, especially Carole, how about that Beck ? Beck has a fine character, leadership ability, and a good academic record. As we all know these are the makings of a good officer and Beck has risen to the high rank of captain. Beck has his heart and soul in B Company. ln '45 he was leader of the first platoon of B Company, but in the beginning of the new school year he was promoted to battalion adjutant. When he could be held back no longer he was made company commander of B Company. Although some say that uBeck is a chicken just because his main ambition is to lay a tripleayolked egg, and there are a lot of feathers in his room at all times, I know that if you ask any of the boys here at The Brier they will tell you that he is one of the fellows. THOMAS D. CANBY lfour years ago Tom entered the portals of Greenbrier just as another new cadet. ln the past years he has risen in ranks to the grade of captain land of A Company, tool. He is known for his good scholastic achievements and the studious attitude he has taken while here at Greenbrier. Seldom does he visit the fair side of the hill, but when he does you can tell by the happy look on some girl's face. With 'l'om's personality, leadership and keen sense of humor, there is no doubt that whatever field of work he undertakes for the future he will be highly successful. Best of luck to one of the most versatile boys ever to graduate from Greenbrier. WILLIAM B. CARRIS Bill, as all the boys know him, is one of those Logan County men. lle is always talking about the good times he has had in Logan fthe great metropolisl. As a fellow, he is fine. Bill seems always full of jokes when you talk to him. He is a boy that tries to do the best he can all of the time, He is friendly to everyone including his superior otlicers. Bill enjoys getting into bull sessions, especially about sports. He follows all of the teams, and you can find him during the football season listening to the big football games every Saturday on his radio. One of the few boys who don't date at the College is Bill. tl don't blame you much-jokej He says that he will be loyal to the girls at home. You can usually find him in his room listening to his Victrola or studying l.atin. tBig joke.D Bill also likes Boogie Woogie music. l have heard that he is quite the hep-cat at his home town. Cls this true, Bill?l He has really accomplished much at The Brier. I know that he will miss good old Company .X and the rest of the school. Bill hopes to go to college either to Michigan or Notre Dame. klic- wish you all the luck in the future. The enthusiasm of old men is singularly like that of infancy

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-IOHN Y. BISHOP L' Bish has been honored throughout his senior year by being a mem- ber of the immortal six, Suite ooo. During this time he has been an active participant in the various activities of this group and he has also found time for preventing the college life from being too dull. His favorite diver- sions are that of entering into a bull session and then praying that Major Turley doesn't hear the phrasing of his lines during a heated discussion. During his time at Greenbrier he has seen many other companies, but he maintains that nothing can even come close to comparing with good old Company B lB for best, naturallyl. While serving his time at The Brier, Bish has made for himself an enviable record, hy being an efficient and capable manager of the Yarsity Basketball team, a hard-working member of both the school's literary publications, and an accomplished agent of the B Company Rough Riders. .Xfter serving two years in the Marine Corps, he plans to go into the field of chemistry, a profession for which he is very well suited. ln conclusion, we will prove. beyond the shadow of a doubt that even though he acts like a zombie, he really isn't. ELLIS M. BOND 'l'hree years ago lillis came to f l'he Brierl' and has been a loyal mem ber of Company B and an ardent heat walker ever since. He has gained many friends on the second stoop by his quick wit and dry humor. lfllis says he has developed a habit of getting kicked in the back by his friend, Dyke. while on the steps of the college across the way. He has found out that there is more than one way of passing a public speaking class if you are from the same state as the teacher, but off the record, he has developed into one of the most powerful speakers in the whole Public Speaking Class- it says here. During his last year he became one of the proprietors of Gleason's 'liavern-in charge of the floor shows and other entertainment. He went out for the Colonel football team and worked so hard that both Captain Reynolds and Captain Keene agree that there hasn't, in all the years of 'I'he Brier, been a better bench warmer. lt has been a race with him and his roommate who can miss the most reveille formations, and so far he is ahead by a nose, but give him time. If you ever get to know him well, you will be sure to know two things: one, that he is from Louisville, Kentucky, and that he was the rider of the winner of the IQ37 Kentucky Derby, which is one of his proudest achievements. .Xfter graduating from high school he will go into one of two professions, either keeping people alive or getting rid of them after they have passed away, namely. being a doctor or undertaker, and with the background of experience he has acquired here, he ought to do well in either profession. CLAIRE C. BOSO l rom the darkened halls of the Dormitory pops thc shiny head of Claire C. Boso, better known as Colonel Bozef' who fears no man nor COl.ONl'il.. During the eight years of his stay here at The Brier he has accomplished the impossible by having never set foot in the great institution of Greenbrier College for Women. flyolly, take note.l Claire hails from the great metropolis of Portland, Ohio, where he and his brother operate a goo-acre farm. Colonel Bozeu has proven himself to be a good leader in the class- room as well as an excellent leader on the drill field. He has proven his ability so well that he has achieved the rank of captain of Company IJ, the outstanding organization of the battalion. Boze plans to enter Ohio State and major in Agriculture but L'ncle Sam has his plans, too. We are sure that Boze's winning personality will bring him the same success and happiness in later life as he has had here at 'I'he Brier. ROBERT E. BOURET .Xll the way from San juan, Puerto Rico, has come to Greenbrier a boy by the name of Roberto limilio lfrancisco Bouret Valines Cofresi. .Xfter his family, a certain miss in San bluan, and Puerto Rico, the greatest love in his life is his hair. You will never see him with his hair not combed, and somehow he always escapes the barber's scissors. much to Major 'l'urley's disappointment, He is very fond of music, especially l.atin- :Xnierican music, and he is usually humming a tune or singing a song. He is very patriotic and he says that Puerto Rico is the best place on the face of the earth and second to none. He has been given the position of Hothcial interpreter of G. XI. S.,', and he always translates for the other Spanish boys since he speaks linglish very well. liver since he came to Greenbrier he has been a loyal member of Company C and has always supported it in arguments, revolts and snowball battles. Robert plans to be an architect in Puerto Rico in the future and he still has six years of studies ahead of him, so let's wish him good luck and a safe return to his beloved island. Kites rise against the w1nd, not with it. No man ever worked his passage any- where in dead calm

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jAMES li. CHAFFINS lf you've ever looked into the armory and seen three stripes walking around, you know that it's Sergeant james Knothead Chaflins. It was rumored that when he got his promotion that he purchased sixty pairs of chevrons, but although he is kidded about his rank, he has earned it by two years of hard work at The Brier. His first year as a junior was taken up hy studies, but his senior year is taken up by work in the armory and thoughts of Lucille. It is rumored that he hails from Matewan, West Virginia, even if he does spend his spare time in Akron, Ohio. He is a member of the famous annex. Anyone who has put his mind to his duties, as is shown by his work is hound to succeed in later life. So we say to Knothead, continue as you have and you will make a success of anything you try. GEORGE H. CLAYTON George first came to Greenbrier as a half-year Kaydet around the first of December in his junior year, and after a slow start gradually became accustomed to military life. Coming from a prominent family in Portsmouth. Ohio, George has made many lasting and true friends during the time he has been at school, and his character is of the type that cannot easily be forgotten. He is a well-manncred gentleman and, although he will not admit it, he is ex- extremely popular with the fair sex. How about that, Nonnie ? George is one of those all-around fellows. Although he is not out- standing in any one field, he will and always has played the game fair and square no matter what it is. Studies have given him a little trouble at times but he gave up worrying about them for fear that he would lose a few more of those precious strands on his head. Although he is a little uncertain about the future at the present time. he plans to go to St. Xavier College in Cincinnati, Ohio, and later take over his fatherls business, unless Uncle Sam has different ideas. RICHARD COFFIN Dick hails from the gay but happy town of Cleveland, Ohio, He came ro 'l'he lirierl' last year and although he does go for the girls it seems that the drums come Hrst. You can always spot Dick with his head high and those arms of his waving the sticks. Dick has worked hard playing the drums for the dance band, and to say the least he is Rl'iAl,l.Y GOOD. He has always been an admirer of the fair tit says herej sex and you can often see his happy face over at the girls, college. He has plenty of initiative and willingness and we know wherever he goes he will be active and make good. Dick is a fine fellow with innumerable friends. Wlatch those drum skins, Dick, and come back and see us sometime. KIOHN H. COUSINS johnny is a typical Company A man. He had done exceptionally well in both scholastic and military fields. lle hails from Fairmont, West Virginia. 'l'he Friendly City. and if -lohnny is an example, we will take Fairmont any old day. klohnny became a niemher of the Owls Club his first year at Green- brier and has held down the top scholastic honors here ever since. His ambition is to be further acquainted with Army life, as he plans to attend West Point and make the Army his career. johnny will surely succeed in everything he undertakes, and be sure to watch him in the future, he's tops! To pity dlstress is human, to relieve it God like.-H. Mann