Episcopal High School - Whispers Yearbook (Alexandria, VA)

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31906-llN MlEMORllAM--l94l7 GRIGSBY CAVE SHACKELFORD, B.A., M.A. Born at Dovedale, Albemarle County, 1882, educated McGuire's University School and the University of Virginia, joined Mathematics Faculty 1906, married Miss Evelyn Page, retired 1947, died May 10, 1948, survived by two daughters. Ar best expvfeyriovz of what we want to my about Mr. Sbnckelforczf, we reprivzl from lhe E. H. S. NEWS fSm7zme1', 19482 the following words of one of lair coZZeagzne.r.' It is in the setting of his classroom that Shack is best remembered by the boys of the past forty years who survived the preceding echelons of arithmetic and algebra to sit at his feet in fourth, fifth, sixth, or Crara avisl seventh Math. He was a source of real inspiration to those who could or would be inspired, and many a pupil inclined to regard Math as a necessary evil found, to borrow from the surprised observation of one of them, that under Shack's tutelage he was even beginning to like the darn stuff. The warmth of his personality and the integrity of his character, along with his outstanding professional qualities, will long be cherished and preserved as Part of the rich legacy left us by this beloved teacher. .14-1 l

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31899-llN RECOCGNllTllON-l94i9 In recognition of his iifty years of continued and devoted service to the School we pay our tribute of affection and esteem to JOHN MON CURE DANIEL a graduate with honors in 1902, having had the rare distinction of serving as Head Monitor in his third year. After graduation, Mr. Daniel continued here, at first, as secretary to Dr. Blackford and, later, as Head of the History Department. I-Ie has recently assumed the duties of Secretary-Treasurer of the School. Mr. Daniel has unremittingly and selilessly given his entire manhood to the service of the Episcopal High School. qi

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orevvord N A VERY REAL SENSE the foreword of a year book is the afterward of a school year. So we find ourselves writing first words to herald last words of the year 1948-1949. Here follows a record of an eventful year, a year of pleasant and unpleasant events. By now the unpleasant events should have been forgot if they have not been translated into goodg here we try to record the result-the pleasant, the worthwhile, the best. We hope that the pictures and tales recorded here serve their purpose for each reader-to recall or to introduce the High School of 1948-1949 to all who look at these pages, Now the year is done and the 1949 Wbirpers is bound. We hope that neither year nor book will be criticized too harshly- but, rather, that both be looked at honestly by eyes of those intent on learning whatever lessons they have to teach. If you are willing to look and laugh and learn, we are not afraid to have you count our errors. TS.-.