Greenbrier Military School - Yearbook (Lewisburg, WV)

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JAMES H. DAVIS 111 Archie or l'irnie, as he is known to many, has spent three long, enjoyable years here. 'l'o him, Greenbrier is just like home. His only regret is that he wonit be back next year. He is small and is full of vim, vigor and vitality. He has a good per- sonality and is very witty. He will always be remembered as one who can be trusted as a true friend. ln between naps he often finds time to study. He does outstanding work in his classes and has been in the Owls Club for three years. He is also sports minded. He isn't as tall as he would like to be and, therefore, is handicapped. However, he plays basketball when he finds time to do so. His most active sport is tennis. He has been on the tennis team for the past two years. He intends to go to Princeton University to take up a career in law. ln three years he has risen to the rank of first sergeant. l.ast year he was awarded the lifliciency Medal of the Battalion. We are sure he will make a success in life. With him we send our wishes that he succeeds and has the best of luck. ROBICRT li. DAVIS Whether leading the battalion in cheers or serving as a component in ranks, Bob always carries his well-known humor and big smile. Sweet Pea has always been active in the various organizations. He heads the cheerleaders, warbles in the Glee Club, serves on the Color Guard and consistently gains weight through being assistant mess sergeant. Hailing from Huntington, he will always take up for his home town. discussing girls, population or what have you. His future is journalism, and he's got both the wit and vocabulary for following through to success. Rob is a regular caller at G. C. NV. for his steady is there, though he never really ignores the town belles, or those perfumed letters from home. His spicy colognes won't hold him entirely from success, and with his pleasant personality and leadership, he'll do good wherever he goes. VIOHN W. DEAN l our years ago this institution was greatly benefited by the entrance of this handsome cadet. 'l'hroughout his four years here he has managed to take part in many cadet activities tauthorized or otherwisel. Some of the authorized activities have been an active and able participation in a wide variety of sports, and a high academic record which has brought him into keen competition for the Owls Club, only to be disappointed by an excessive number of demerits. On the other hand, a large part of his time has been spent reimbursing Colonel Aloe for an overdrawn account of demerits. Besides being the most popular cadet across the way, he finds time to please a certain girl back home. His belief that most girls are the root of all evil in this world has caused him to deprive the college of their main diversion. lhluch to the regret of a certain animated toy vehiclej His three main hobbies are: drumming up trade for the bl. YY. Dean X Son undertaking establishment, rooting for a hopeless cause, that of the teams of the City of lirotherly l.ove, and last but not least, he is always expostulating on his philosophy of life, and in conclusion we will use as an example of this his main theory on love fit is great to be in love. especially when you're in love with yourselfi. RALPH C. DIQWICY Rah! for Dewey! lt isn't very often that 'l'he Brier has the honor of having within its walls a governor, but for the last two years the Dorm has had the pleasure of sheltering the one and only Governor Deweyn from Connellsville. During his travels, Governor seems to think that Ohio and Hiram Walker have been especially kind to him. Wie, together with the makers of Beech-Nut Chewing Tobacco, wish the Governor the best of luck in life. Always look out for sunlight, the Lord sends it into your day

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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

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THOMAS D. FARNSWORTH Danny hails from Buckhannon, VVest Yirginia, and is proud of it. He claims that it's a unique little town, from the l.atin unuf, meaning one, and fquf, meaning horse. During his three years at The Brier he has been a loyal supporter of the Band and has become popular throughout the Cadet Corps as well as the College and faculty. He is often seen playing his favorite game lchessl with Captain Thomlinson. Once in a while he wins, tool His scholastic record is one to be proud of and he is in hopes of enter- ing KI. l. T. next year. He is versatile in almost all sports, playing tackle on the Colonel foot' ball team this year, and leading the Bandg basketball team at center. JACK li. FRUTH We all know this little fellow. he hails from the large City of Buflalo. West Virginia. ,lack is one of those boys who has a friendly personality and whom is liked by all the boys here at 'fThe Brier. This is ,lack's third year at The Brier and his last. and he has attained the rank of first sergeant in the band. Besides his many accomplishments here, he is well known by a sweet, little red-head at G. C. W., so you can see that he does quite well with the women. You are always welcome in his room even after taps, Besides being a good student and a lover of girls, ,lack is a lover of fun. WVhenever anything exciting is going on. like parties after taps, you'll find him there having a good time. jack plans to attend Duke University to study to be a chemist. we wish you good luck in your career, black, and in the years to come. WILLIAM F. GEORGIC Bill George. who hails from Nature's Air-Conditioned City, Bluefield, West Virginia, has been here at The Brier for two years. Bill is known to his many friends as Silent George. The term silent is incorrectly applied as he is always available for a bull session on any subject. ln his easier courses of the academic work he has excelled in Chemistry. .X course in which there was always a chance to make a four. His static personality gives you the impression of a very reserved person, but those who have been acquainted with him for the past two years find that they were wrong. He has been on the rifle team for the past two years and has attained a good record on the range. So, Silent George, we wish you complete success and utmost happi- ness in the years to come. COOPER L. GILMAN This is a real gentleman and a scholar. Mort, as we call him. is not only an excellent student, but an active member of the Cadet Corps. athletically and socially. lf we look into most of the impromptu line-ups on the athletic field, we will usually find the Flash carrying the ball over the goal line. He belongs to the two organizations that have made Greenbrier famous: The Gold Rush Club and the Third Period Trigonome- try Class. COtherwise known as the MG. R. C. and the T, P. T. C. l Mort said that he was born in China, but we believe that he was born in California. His feelings lean towards the Marines for obvious and definitely good reasons. Mort was seen around G. C. W. quite frequently before Christmas leave but for some reason or other he stuck to his studies fTrur Corzff'J5ion.r, Ronzarire, True Love, etc.l after that memorial two weeks. New York's a big town, eh, Mort ? VVe all cherish the thoughts of Mort'sl' winning smile and pleasing personality and know that with the qualities that he possesses he will be a true success. Best wishes, Mort.l' An angry man IS again angry with himself when he retums to reason