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

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in memoriam JAMES NORMENT BAKER, iJR; Born in Alontgomery, Alabama, March 15, 1913 Died in Amherst, Virginia, September 20, 19 3 3 James Norment Baker, 11., a student of this University, died September 20, 1933, the victim of an automobile accident near Amherst, Virginia. His death, with its tragic suddenness, has left a wound in the hearts of those who knew and loved him-a wound which happy memories of his life will never allow of complete healing. Born in IVIontgomery, Alabama, in 1913, he attended VVoodberry Forest School from 1928 to 1930, whence on graduation he came to V irginia. Here his abilities as a scholar and the pricelessness of his friendship were everywhere recognized, while his personality soon became an integral part of our lives. In three years at Virginia he had become a member of the Phi Kappa Psi F raternity, the A II and P. K. Societies, and had been chosen Editor-in-Chief of CORKS AND CURLS for the year of 193 3-34. It is impossible to describe, in words, a character so vividly distinctive-courageous, yet gentle, fearless of others opinions yet of them ever respectful, honest and gentlemanly, full of contrasts yet strangely consistent in thought and action. Our lives must ever be less full at his loss, but lastingly enriched by his friendship; our memories of N orment will remain vivid and dear to us. Inescapably, those who knew him cannot forget, nor fail to draw inspiration from those ideals that he cherished, and to which he steadfastly adhered.

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IN LOVING MEMORY OF DR. JOHN STAIGE DAVIS THOMAS LYONS FISHBURNE CHRISTOPHER QUARRIER SMITH MEMBERS OF THIS SOCIETY

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in memoriam GEORGE BARCLAY RIVES, JR. Born October 6, 1910 Died Alarch 3, 1934 In the fifth year of his residence as a student in the University of Virginia, George Barclay Rives, Jr., died at Homewood, the family residence at Cobham, Virginia, on NIarch 3, 1934.. His early boyhood was spent in Vienna, where his father was attached to the diplomatic service, and also at Merano, Italy, where his parents own a home. After returning to this country he attended Benedictine College in Richmond, Virginia, from which school he graduated and entered the University of Virginia. He was a great lover of outdoor life and entered eagerly into participation in the recreation and sports of a Virginia country home. It was here at Homewood that one saw him at his charming best. The confidence and affection that existed between him and his family, the generous hospitality of his spirit, and the unaffected cheerfulness which he showed, made a visit to his home a pleasure to the many friends who gathered there. In this circle both at the University and in Richmond he will be greatly missed.