Greenbrier Military School - Yearbook (Lewisburg, WV)

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First Row: Seconp Row: Tuirpv Row: Fourtu Row: Firtn Row: SrxtH Row: THE, FACULTY Colonel H. B. Moore, Lieutenant-Colonel J. M. Moore, Major D. T. Moore, Major H. W. Thomas Major Kane, Major Strock, Captain Richardson, Captain Benjamin, Captain Beardsworth Captain Adkins, Captain Heflin, Captain Turley, Captain Street, Captain Parsons Captain Ivey, Captain Schaeffer, Captain Bartholomew, Captain Henley Captain Harris, Captain Bowles, Captain Magruder, Captain Scott, Captain Lithgow Mr s, Henley, Mrs. Pace, Miss Jarrett

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CTHE BRIER PATCH OF 1932 Cox. H. B. Moore Lieut.-Cout. J. M. Moore Mayor D. T. Moore Principal Assistant Principal Business Manager The “Big Three” of Greenbrier Military School—‘Colonel,”’ “Captain Joe” and “Major D. T.’ They look after our welfare, see that we don’t loaf, hand out our spending money and do about everything else they can think of for our comfort. History and Admunistration (Extracts from History of Lewisburg Academy—now Greenbrier Military School) On the first Sabbath in June, 1808, Dr. John McE lhenney became pastor of Lewisburg Presbyterian Church (Old Stone Church) and for sixty-two years labored in this section of Virginia, going as far west as Charleston in the Kanawha Valley. Among his earliest undertakings, and certainly among his most important achievements, was the establishment of Lewisburg Academy in the county seat of Greenbrier County, Virginia, at that time the most important Virginia town west of the Alleghanies. This school must have opened its doors in 1808. The brick academy building was erected about 1812, as is evidenced by the records of Greenbrier County Court. A deed is on record in the clerk’s office of said county, dated in 1812, which, in giving the boundaries of the lot conveyed, reads as follows: “Beginning on Main Street at the corner of the lot on which the Brack Academy has recently been erected, and with said lot,” etc. The 29th day of January, 1812, the Legislature of the State of Virginia passed an act entitled: “An act establishing an Academy in the Town of Lewisburg, in the County of Greenbrier,” and in this act certain gentlemen residing in Greenbrier, Monroe, Botetourt, Bath, Giles, Kanawha, Mason and Cabell Counties were appointed trustees. Thus it appears that at the start the purpose was to establish a school for the benefit of a large section of Virginia, and not just for local patronage. THE GREENBRIER OF TO-DAY In 1890, Greenbrier Military Academy was flourishing. With over 200 students enrolled, a disastrous fire destroyed the buildings. By 1896 the school was again gaining prominence as Lee Military Academy. In 1902, as Greenbrier Academy, it was given to the Presbytery of Greenbrier, and the Rev. M. L. Lacy, D. D., father of our own Miss Lena Lacy, was chosen President. Under his leadership the school grew in prestige. Colonel H. B. Moore became President in 1906, and in 1920 the new Greenbrier, a private school opened by Colonel Moore and’ his brothers, opened its doors to the youth of America. For over 120 years Greenbrier kas served the youth of America. Precious is our heritage.

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THE BRIER PATCH OF 1932 The Faculty Colonel H. B. Moore, President, sings: “I’m a Tiger born, I’m a Tiger bred, and when I die I’ll be a Tiger dead.’ He refers to Hampden-Sydney. His is the final word, as well as the task of teaching algebra to a class or so. Lieutenant-Colonel J. M. Moore, “Captain Joe,” is Vice President, Athletic Director, and the man who sees to it that our rooms are properly decorated. Major D. T. Moore, the third member of the trio, is Business Manager. He handles our tickets, our allowances and our bills before we do! They sing ‘‘The Washington and Lee Swing.” Major Kane, Headmaster, supervises grades and teaches mathematics with that old Spirit of V. M. I. Major Strock, Colorado Aggie, is P. M. S. T. (not a railroad system). Except for teaching military science, supervising drill, preparing for government inspection, running the horse show, coaching the boxing team, supervising the Boot and Spur Club, and looking after a few odds and ends, he has nothing much to do. Captain Richardson, a son of Randolph-Macon, heads the Latin Department and coaches Pigmy teams. He is musical, too, and keeps busy at the piano and organ. Captain Benjamin, another Hampden-Sydneyite, heads the English Department. He is also Director of Publicity, and sees to it that the world knows about Greenbrier achievements. He is the Brier Patch advisor. Captain Beards- worth, Music Instructor, is director of the Cadet Band—nuf sed. Incidentally, he is a member of the famous Stonewall Jackson Brigade Band, Staunton, Virginia, of Apple Blossom fame. Captain Adkins, Hampden-Sydney, is Head Coach. He teaches History and Science, Captain Heflin, a West Virginia Mountaineer, Instructor in English and Public Speaking, has charge of the Senior Orations this year. He is the man who founded Passin’ Review. He coaches the Debating Team, supervises the Hi-Y and the Forensic Club, and has charge of the literary society work. Captain Turley, another graduate of Hampden-Sydney, is Assistant Coach and teaches Bible. Captain Street, Richmond ‘and Wah-Wh-Wah, Virginia, teaches Physics and has charge of golf. Captain Parsons, of good old William and Mary, is Dean of the Junior School and teaches English. Captain Ivey, Alabama, teaches Mathematics. Captain Schaefer, Penn State, knows all about German. He is also in charge of Archery. Captain Bartholomew, from Ye Olde Centre College, is Dean of the Commercial Department. He coaches Varsity Track and Colonel teams. Captain Henley, a Carson-Newman Alumnus, teaches Junior Department stars and coaches Varsity Wrestling and Midget teams. Captain Harris, from Centre and proud of it, is the Biology Instructor. He is Reserve Football Coach. Captain Bowles, University of Virginia, is the French master, and he also supervises the horseback riding. Captain Magruder, from Washington and Lee, teaches English. He is advisor for the Green Briars. Captain Scott, of Mississippi State Teachers’ and George Peabody, teaches Chemistry and assists with football coaching. Captain Lithgow, from Pitt, teaches Mathematics, assists with the military and the boxing team, and is Fencing Instructor. Mrs. Henley, who cheers for the University of Tennessee, teaches in the Junior Department. Mrs. Pace is Matron of the Junior Department. Incidentally, she always wants ‘Texas to come out on top. Miss Jarrett, registered nurse, gives us pills and trays of food, takes our temperatures and sends us back to school. Sergeant Conyers, U.S. A., is assistant P. M.S. T. The Rifle Team swears by “Sarge.” He is one man who always does his job uncomplainingly. Dr. Beard and Dr. Preston, school physicians, are with us each morning and at other times if we need them.