Norfolk Academy - Horizons Yearbook (Norfolk, VA)

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BILLY IIOFIIEIMER Bird, as he is called by his classinates, is definitely the one who brought about the eoining of the phrase. Make hsiy while the sun shines, as he is an ardent aclvocate of tue phi- losophy of living the present to the ultimate and letting the future take care of itself, llowever do not let this fart lead you to believe that he is entirely devoted to pleasure for pleas- ure's sakeg for Billy has an excellent mind and, even though his grades are only average, the list of subjects he can talk intelligently about is almost endless, and he will long be re- membered for his classic argument as to whether or not AO:l. Billy has also contributed much to the Academy in the way of athletics, being a member of the varsity football, basket- ball and baseball teams. During his high school career 'LBird has made many friends, ranging from members of the Virginia Beach Police Force to employees of the Norfolk Municipal Airport. Billy is still undecided about his future, but I am sure that his keen mind and sharp wit will carry him successfully through any undertaking. 2. 7 il Wes I WADE JOHNSON Wade doesn't say much, so we won't either. When he does talk, it's to the point, and his genuineness of character has quickly communicated itself to the Class of '59, which Wade joined just this year. As in his speech, so in his action, VVade progresses to the point he is headed for with conscientious steadiness. He will turn aside for a joke, and is just as good at taking one as pro- moting one. This year, there is talk of The Lost Class of '59 but cer- tainly, with Yvade as one of our number, it is not likely that we will share such a fate. 17 , 11. 9 ll

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RICHARD GLASSER The purpose of this article is to reveal the truth in the secret life of R. Glasser. The green monster Ca 1955 six-cylinder Ford with a two- barrel carburetor and one exhaustj comes tearing down C10 miles per hourj North Shore Road and squeals into Cedar Level Drive, The car skids into a parking place and out jumps a tall, short, fat, thin young hoodlum wearing black motor- cycle boots, hat, jacket and denims. He runs to the locker room, changes into his ivy league suit, shirt, tie and socks, brushes his hair out of a duck tail, puts on his sunglasses, picks up the school books he had left there the night before Qnever take home a book is his mottoj, and walks out. He then proceeds to the senior study hall where at eight-thirty he relates to his classmates the statistics of the previous night's drags. i This is a typical morning in the secret life of R. Cfor racingj Dick Glasser. Seriously though, Dick is a real asset to the graduating class of '59, Contributing to all of his classes and working for the beneit of the school, Dick continually maintains an honor roll average. He is always in the center of all activities, be they in fun or in seriousness. Q lr 'Stix uv-Z -Y FREDRIC BRUCE GOLDBERG VVhen Fred entered the Norfolk Academy three years ago, lVilson High's loss was Academy's gain. The Academy gained a boy that excelled in scholastic aptitude while at the same time added greatly to any group. Frequently laughing and habitually cheerful, Fred is enlightening to all who know him. In Fred. one clearly sees an individual who is enjoying life and receiving the benefits of a gay existence. Quite the lady's man, he has that dashing appearance as he dashes about in his Ford convertible. At the present his romancing necessi- tates occasional week-end excursions to Richmond, with a report the following Monday on his - shall we say - ad- ventures. In all seriousness Fred has been a definite asset to the class of '59. His contributions of enthusiasm and friendship have made him a popular and accepted member of the class, and he will long be remembered by his classmates for the phrase he made immortal, But, Sir. you're picking on me.

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LARRY LOCKWOOD Big Lar has adopted the philosophy of a non-conformist, a fact which is clearly brought out in his different shirt-tie combinations and his error-free themes. He is always ready and willing to argue any subject. his final retort invariably being: I'm right till proven wrong. One of the highlights of Mr. Tucker's fifth period class in American history is Larry and his sly comments on the Ku Klux Klan. General Grant or John Casper. Lock, a tall boy of six-four, is not what you would call the athletic type although he is very much interested in sports. He made the soccer team last year and has been practicing and sprinting all fall in order to assure 'himself of a position on the squad this winter. Q Larry's notoriety lies in academics where he is second to no one. He made school history in 1954 when he represented Tidewater in the state spelling bee and came out twenty- eighth in the nation. Hels a member of the science club and is the assistant editor of the Belfry Larry plans to further his education at Dartmouth, where Ilm sure he'll stand out as the excellent student that he is. JOSEPH BARNARD PARKER, Jr. The time: fourth period. The place: room A basement of Norfolk Academy. The curtain rises. l'Ve see Mr, Johnson teaching his College Algebra class. The class seems to be found in rapt interest with the exception of the right front corner where a murmuring can be heard. CML Johnsonl What are you mumbling about now, Joe?', Cjoel 'lBut. sir . . . It is safe to assume that Joe was talking about his favorite subject. obviously not Algebra. Girls Tall, short. blonde, brunette. they're all important to Joe, Seriously however. Joe has other interests such as: um . . . ah . . ., Joe has other in- terests. Ever since Joe entered the Academy as a sophomore he has been an asset to both the school and the senior class of '59. He is a letter man in varsity basketball. captain of the foot- ball team. and president of the Monogram Club. He also takes personal pride and interest in his studies.