Norfolk Academy - Horizons Yearbook (Norfolk, VA)

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--Win tl DOUGLAS AVERY Doug is the short-haired member of our class with the long- haired tastes. Any morning one can hear him passing along the hall followed by an aria, which gently lingers upon the air. No square when it comes to way-out music, man - music from here to the real outmost -- he is really on to the old baton. He carries his sense of rhythm into the pulse of world af- fairs, for he intends to enter the Foreign Service. We hope that he can help to promote some sadly lacking harmony in the world arena. At all events, 'from what we see of him around the campus, we judge he is an embryo diplomat with a potentiality for becoming a full-sized one later. As rough a place as this old world is, we certainly hope that he can do his part to soothe the savage beast. ff nt, RALPH BEAMON We here introduce Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde 4 Mr. Quiet- in-the-Classroom and Mr. Life-of-the-Party - Ralph Beamon. Perhaps Ralph is like the waters he sails on, varying in their moods. At all events, he is devoted to sailing, competent on the element that broadly surrounds the little peninsula of Norfolk and that gives him the freedom to contemplate time, space and eternity. For Ralph is a scholar who has figured from the standpoint of mathematics and physics just what makes a sailboat move. He thinks, indeed, in all directions -- genetics, nuclear physics, psychology, to mention a few. His intellectual stature is matched by his personality. He is poised and gcntlcmanly, All the elements so mixed in him that Nature may stand up and say, 'Here is a man., 14

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MALCOLM SCULLY Maybe Scully hates his fellow man -- a possibility that would go unnoticed by all but the shrcwdcst observers. for it is one of the few subjects about which he has ncvcr cxprcssccl an opinion. and he conceals any sadistic tcnclcncics by an outward demeanor of fclicity and warm regard. But. it is known that he maintains top grades. a position on thc student council, and editorship of The Belfry without apparent struggle in what looks like an effort to inflict inferiority complexes on the many people who respect him. This year he plans to club the school to death, that is, in science, keys. and monograms. It is he who, in the form of a monster with a hairy face, terrorizes the senior study hall, in an idolatrous im- personation of Grendel. And inescapable are Scull's agonizing renditions of a form of brainwashing called folk music. Funny thing, though. one finds it difficult to think un- favorably of Scull. as if the connection strikes a wry note. And, after associating with him and seeing him as he is most en- joyably seen - a very pleasant fellow with a quick and in- telligent mind, whose future awaits his command - one is apt to discard any unapparent hypothesis concerning him on the basis that, if it is correct, it is best for all forgotten. BOBBY BENNETT Are there any other questions? Yes, Sir, what are you doing?,' If you sat in the Sixth Form's Math class each day. these words would probably seem repetitious. The great mathemati- cian is none other than Bobby Bennett. Whether Bobby is ex- hibiting his great mathematical C?l mind to his classmates or putting on the greens of the Princess Anne Golf Course, he has left a lasting impression upon the Academy. There are few conversations concerning world affairs and religion in Senior Study Hall that Bobby doesn't offer his views. After his opinions are presented, it is impossible to persuade him to change them even by taking his tom-tom away from him. In school activities, Bobby holds the office of Treasurer of the Senior Class and Student Body, he's a member of the Key Club, and Co-Editor of this year's Orange and White. Also, he has gained recognition around school because of his numer- ous golf championships: and not only does he have upon him the strain of his matches, but he has to face 300 boys on his return to school. A great leader. on or off the course. Bobby. I'm sure, will be an asset at the college of his choice. 13 QQ O J 1'

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Tr1- al-:l-vxt I na ' '....:x -lf DAVID BOWMAN David has been at the Academy for two years, and during that time he has proved to be both a gentleman zmcl ai scholar. The members of the senior class will long remember llznve for two momentous reasons: Cll his keen sense of humor and Q21 his red Mercedes 300. However these are only 11, few of the notable reminiscences that will keep Dave's name immor- tal in the annals of Academy history. One of David's unusual talents is that of originating unique ideas. Last year when we were stuck for 21 theme for the jim- ior Senior, Dave immediately came up with a solution. Ile suggested that we tear clown the walls of the gym and call our theme Jungle Night at the Academy. Seriously, Daveis sense of humor and gentlemanly manner have been a priceless contribution to Form Vl. We the grad- uating class of '59 are proud to have David as a member of our organization. W N fl I I L 1 Jia -I Jw' 1' 'C ' in 5? s' ISAAC GLASSER A short, stocky figure darts into senior study hallg Are we going to have a quiz in history tomorrow? this apparition frantically asks. If the answer to this question is in the af- firmative, the figure will go into needless agony and rantings on the evils of pop quizzes. You know by now, of course, that I'm talking about the one and only Zack Glasser. Zack sees - with his long-range specs on - three sides to life: school, social, and business. If y0u're in search of a fast way to make a million dollars on the stock market, Zack's the man to handle your investment problems. On the other hand, if you're looking for the answer to a question on the previous night's homework, here also is the man to see. A very consistent and conscientious worker academically, Zack fills his spare time composing music for whatever it isl, playing an excellent game of tennis, wrestling, and sign- ing autographs for his fan club, which is made up entirely of the opposite sex. Zack has become somewhat of a permanent installation at the Academy, and this being his last year at the school, there will be a very definite vacancy when he leaves. 15