Norfolk Academy - Horizons Yearbook (Norfolk, VA)

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W 'JZ' f .vi-:ii-,,..,.1 W-.Failyi Mean 1' ff 2 fu! A' Lit 1? , A S All A .3223 660504- I-. Charles is the Sixth Form wit: where tl1ere's humor - thc-re's Charley, always his smiling satirical self. He's the one who enlivens arduous stretches of study hall with off-the-cuff remarks, and lightens heavy class sessions of Pope and Swift with his own inimitable kind of satire. Not only does Charley have a humorous side, but also he has a more serious side. Though he has been side-lined by injury and sickness in many of the Acade-my's football seasons. he has done more than any other one student to keep up the spirits of the learns and the school throughout the year. He will be remembered for his pep rallies before games and his cheerleading at them. On the academic side, Charley's forte lies in writing. as evidenced by his two-year role in preparing the Orange and White. Charles plans to go on to W 81 L and a law career. We hope that he continues the tradition of humor and friendliness which he has CHARLES NE1I.soN COOPER Play ball - The whistle blows and George Grinnan is there. George has been a member of all three varsity teams and was a co- captain of the football team this past season. Although George stands only 5'9 tall he is a standout in athletics. He has held an office in nearly every organization in the school and at present is president of the Monogran Club. George is one of the most likeable boys you could meet. He is always willing to lend a helping hand to someone, even if it is a practical joke on them. A lot of jokes have been played on George lately. too. He has had a total of eight birthdays this year. Although he is not yet in college, he is working hard on his MA. lsn't that right, George? He cares little for books but we all hope that his interests will turn to knowledge in the near future, as he intends to be a doctor. been known for here. W' Sli P' .2 Wh? . xx ' X N 2 X Qfclx 7 GEORGE LAMB Buisr GRINNAN X ffyj f'W l 3 -fu ,ix , L ' f xxxvj, f 11

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FORM SIX S COOPER, C. SHELLY WHEELER Secretary- Treasurer President Vice-Pregident Class History We members of this year's Form Six have felt, at times, as though we have been fighting a battle to get loose from a trap, somewhat in the same way the Marines escaped from the trap at Changjin in Korea, since every month or so, a candidate for graduation has fallen by the wayside. Those of us who have survived, however, are proud still to be here, as we feel that our diplomas represent good solid endurance. When the Academy reopened in 1946, only two members of our class, Frank ,lacobs and Charles Cooper, were with us. However, cagey Bob Wheeler looked over the unit for six months before coming back a few years later. Will they ever forget the tirades of '4Big Tuck against our obdurate teachers like Mr. Weston? This was the year that our class wit Ui Charlie Cooper was gathering material for his humorous essays. ln 1947 the casualty list carried six names, reducing our outfit from twenty-eight to twenty'two, but we had gained the personages of George Crinnan and Frank Moore. This was the year that we finally made the ,l.V.'s and finally won our first game against the unbeatable Ocean View Blue Jackets. Who can forget the agony of those school sessions with the ,lAW whenever somebody accidentally smashed a window or a skull? By 194-8 a surprise attack had minimized our effective forces to sixteen but the demon of the backboards, Bob Shelly, graced us with his presence. This was the year that our all-mighty football team ventured over the bay to Cape Charles, with fifth-string halfback Cooper and first string water-boy Crinnan, only to be taken aback by a highly spirited Cape Charles team. This was the year that we had the lowest effort rating in the school, blotting the pre- viously unscarred record of Mr. Krol. Anno domini 1949 was the year of the big push of big time football and basketball. Although we were but mere freshmen at the time, such stalwarts as Bob Shelly, George Grinnan, and Charles Cooper managed to grab their monograms along with the stars. ln 1950 we were back on the offensive again when we made an all-out effort and won the free day off from school in the field day. Who would dare forget that lovely Hawaiian belle, Ted Baker, doing the hula in that grass skirt? This was the year that we all learned that Mr. Drew meant business when he asked us to write sentences a thousand times. By 1951 the academic artillery opened up on us a barrage which left ten combatants only. This was the year that the class genius joined our alliance. Robert Wheeler soon proved to be a cog in the set-up of our platoon. This was the year of hilarity, as we soon proved to be unquestionable kings of the detention squad. The year 1952 proved to be one of sobriety. Only seven were left. This was the year that Bob Hanckel joined us. Who will ever forget kindly Mr. Stirling's smiling face as he gave us those Monday morning trig tests? The last roadblock put in our way was dreamed up by that ingenious Communist, Red Massey. Themes, term papers and public talks were the order of the day, but we have finally surmounted the obstacles and are stumbling wearily into the haven of Hungnam. Whenever we, in our old age, remember the days of our battles at the dear Academy, we will always fondly wish that we were back there again, doing our best to counter-attack against the teachers and outflank the administra- tion. 10

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i A.. A When the bell tolls at Norfolk Academy, we don't know whether it tolls for thee or not, but we do know that Bobby is at the other end of the bell rope -- and that you can set your watch by his tolling. And Bobby is as faithful as he is punctiliousg he is always willing to take on an assignment and carry it out to completion, or cheerfully ready to X Vx fluetttuummu 11. 43, do anyone a favor. Being notoriously good-natured, ,Que he is often at the receiving end of a practical joke, but he has never been known to take real offense. Bobby can, however, be credited with a little spoof- ing on his own account. Thinking to catch him nap- ping one day in class, Mr. Mac asked him the name of Shakespeare's wifeg without batting an eyelash, Bobby shot back, Marie Antoinette. We predict, that whatever Bobby's future course, he is destined it to live on the sunny side of life's street and spread it happiness around him. 'f . . ' w ROBERT CLOWER HANCKEL Frank Jacobs came to the Academy the first year that it opened, and has been here ever since. Big Jake as he is known to his friends, has developed over the years into an excellent athlete, as well as a good student. He plays tackle on the football team, basketball guard, and catcher on the baseball team. In addition to these accomplishments, he has as his hobby, horseback riding and is an excellent horseman. Upon graduation, he is planning to go to the University of Virginia and there to become a very successful lawyer. 3 fl 3 D K 7 tiff ' . , , , 1 ll OFF ro his qygqqv be able to tell you. FRANK STANLEY Moom-: 12 FRANK ALLEN JACOBS If there is any thing you want to know about airplanes, Frank will always If there is any thing you want to know about right guard on the football team, or how to run the mile as they do in track, Frank will be able to tell you. If there is any thing you want to know about physics, history, trigonometry, solid geometry or English, Frank will be able to tell you. In fact, if there is anything you want to know, Frank will be able to tell you. ,Q 'SSR Q .J xg? K Q ' x X X 1 5:1