George Washington University - Cherry Tree Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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G. W. U. THE 1916 CHERRY TREE G. W, U. WILLIAM ALLEN WILBUR “When I was sailing last summer ' 1 — but that isn ' t the reason we call him the Skipper, It wouldn ' t be a Cherry Tree, you know, without that phrase, so we use it here just to make sure, The Skipper ' 1 because he was born to it, and has always been command- ing something, ’Way back in the nineties, when you and I were sailing toy ships on the village creek, he was called from New England to the quarter- deck of Columbian College Preparatory School-supply ship to the Deep Sea Vessel, as it were. By and by a pier was built out to deep water, (the Deep Sea Vessel no longer needed an auxiliary), and Wilbur went aboard the larger vessel — in the English Department, Then, in an emergency when someone had to command the College, Wilbur was sent to the bridge. Further than that there isn ' t much to tell. For many years now he has navigated the good ship Columbian College, and sometimes it’s been pretty rough weather, but the old craft is still afloat and getting more seaworthy every day. The Skipper has done great things for Columbia n but his greatest deeds are the things he has done to shape your life and mine. In years to come, when we breast the blows of circumstance , we will feel even more than now the value of association with this fine old salt — and a great feeling of gratitude and affection will well up for him who bore without abuse the grand old name of gentleman,

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WILLIAM ALLEN WILBUR, A. M. Dean of Columbian College.

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CHARLES HERBERT STOCKTON. LL. D. President of the University,