Bolles School - Eagle Yearbook (Jacksonville, FL)

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JAMES GOLDEN BARTON JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA Few people carried their social position with such natural and unassuming grace as did Jim. He was as companionahle as he was becoming. His genuine regard for the other person and what might hurt that person was admirable to those of us vested with less diplomacy. His tact was obvi- ously an integral part of his personality. He rose to Day Boy Executive in three years and was elected president of the Alpha Society while still a junior. To say he was an athletic figure would be erroneous, for he spent the first of this year evad- ing any physical activities. Once inducted into the program, though, he became an improving mem- ber of the golf squad. GAYLORD ADRIAN BIRNEY DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA My mind to me a kingdom isg would all do so as well as I. Conforming generally for the sake of others, Ade still remained apart from and above the masses. Intolerant to a certain extent., Ade felt that there is no sin but stupidity. And that thought was one of the most refreshing characteristics of his ego. Ade was Bolles' own character analyst. He tore apart the personalities of just about everyone on the campus and carefully weighed his own char- acter by holding others up to his critical standards. Will any of us ever forget Ade's throwing up his hands in despair at the shortcomings of his fellow men?

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GEORGE MARSHALL ABSALOM, III MIAMI, FLORIDA A regal title, no? And really regal he was to his friends. Geniality and ping-pong were his most noted assets-along with rather big feet and a bent for math. Although his young Company C wards thought him a terror, we knew there was no one quite so pleasant . . . or so credulous. He was naive in such an ingratiating way that you couldn't do anything except feel like a heel after laughing at his innocent remarks. One found himself ad- miring his frankness and willingness to learn. Such candor is surely an admirable trait. ROBERT EUGENE AUSTIN, JR. OCALA, FLORIDA On off days Bobby was officiousg at his best, he was efficient, strict and conscientious. Nor did this stop Little Bob from being popularg he was sort of . . . shall we say it . . . mascot to the bat- talion. He had a somewhat mystical command of almost all his subordinates. Not concerned by his skeleton-like frame, he faced up to every situation and soon had each man following his dictates. Bobby was a stand-by of the school, a six year man. He was a solid member of the acade- me. He made his way on the football team via the back door, i.e., manager. But he gained his objective honorably as we believe he always will.

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LIONEL EYRIE BROOKS JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA Eyrie obviously took the man to heart when he said, When skating over thin ice, our safety is our speed. . . . A different car every day, a wit- ty remark, and a real spooky cadet. He was care- free to the point of recklessness and an opportun- ist to the extent of wrangling a job as trans- portation otficer' for the military unit, for the Bugle, and for the faculty. All his enthusiasm and drive were apparently centered on activities away from campus for his evident native ability eluded his report card. LOUIS RICHARD BOWEN EUSTIS, FLORIDA You just don't give him credit for all he's worth on cursory acquaintance. Upon more thor- ough experience you are inclined to re-evaluate your first opinion. He was constantly passing out some very critical and very amusing stuff . . . cloaked in ever-present disdainful attitude. He is perhaps a little over-critical. Dick was a natural for deals. An appointment with someone or other was in order every after- noon. He seemed self-contented. We don't know whether he was completely happy, but he gave the aspect of one who finds amusement in everyone and everything.