Bolles School - Eagle Yearbook (Jacksonville, FL)

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ROBERT KERR CHAMBERLAIN CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA This is a guy who always made an impression on people. No matter what you thought, you had to think something about Bob: a positive charge. As the father of his class, he became extreme- ly experienced with Bolles Life to the extent of being able to maintain his position, yet never to let its responsibilities stand in his pleasure seeking ways. He'd have lived a Bohemian existence given the chanceg he took the chance. Bob never told us who was victor in the most consistently unshaven face contest, but his as- sured shagginess was not a threat to the tremend- ous popularity, the caustic wit, or the forceful drive of this boy. EUGENE ADAMS CORBIN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA Such authority he wrought on his Parris Is- land men that everyone thought him a military tyrant, but backstage we knew a different Gene. Usually we found him laughing with someone . . . or more often laughing at someone. Probably graduating because of a glib and persuasive tongue, Gene was always softening up the grim instructor. It might have seemed as if he was bluding a good part of the time. Actually he only pre- tended to be something he already was. Noted for securing weekends and for his wit, Gene might laughingly consider: There's nothing so tedious as a twice told tale.

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GARLAND WILLIAM BUTLER HOUSTON, TEXAS At mid-semester a typical Texan joined our ranks. Bill was a tall Houstonite who, like most Rangers, was brimming with apparent pride for the only important state. The music of the wide and twangy plains could be heard at any hour issuing from his habitat. He was a bit reticent, but he showed a will- ingness to learn as was evident in his academic consistency. Had you heard him read aloud, you would have been astonished by his speed. He would admit the reason for this, however, was to get through. His limited military training was overcome with diligent attention at drill. This trait of sin- cere elfort was marked in his personality. GEORGE WILHELM BRUNKHORST JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA Is it acquiescent agreeability or a self-imposed detachment? Either one of these pleasant quali- ties could be the answer to why George never stood in the way to bother anyone. Then again, it may be his diligence as football manager and right hand man in the military office that left him no time to seek for a challenge in other people's ideas. Occupying much of his time with the military, George was a habitue of the rifle range and one of the team's most valued members. We knew him as a gangling, smiling associate who was easy to get along with.

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MICHAEL DARBY JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA More kind words were said about this boy than about anyone within our recent memory. He had a very disarming smile that was often in- gratiatingly used. His grades evinced every hour that he spent on his work. His propensity for the liberal arts courses showed an intellectual curiosity. Athletic prowess was evident in both swim- ming and basketball. As captain of the swimmers, he led the team to a very 'successful year. Mike swam the 200. He rose above personal misfortune in a man- ner to be admired and emulated, emerging from a difficult situation the same cheerful Mike. Mike disproved the common conception making red hair and violence synonymous. THOMAS PHILIP DEGNON DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA He was wise beyond his years, not only scho- lastically but in his knowledge of people and per- sonalities. Phil behaved as if he had been exposed to the subtleties of many minds, and in this light he has matured quickly and beyond a depth most of us shall ever go. He kept cynicism to a level so as not to become bitter, but he remained sar- castic enough to be acutely witty. When feeling chipper, his childlike antics were amusingly re- freshing. He had an overpowering personality, once unearthed. He was a liberal, a thinker. and a champion of the minority.