Norfolk Academy - Horizons Yearbook (Norfolk, VA)

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BILL MCWILLIAMS Peaceful senior study hall. Enter the Tiger . . . chaos! Whether in class or senior study hall, on the football field, or on the dance floor, Mac is always in the midst of things. It's not that i'Mac dislikes school, it is only that he objects to studying and taking tests which he does his best to by-pass, in spite of his scholastic ability. Much to everyone's surprise, however, Mac always manages to get by. Bill's chief interests are Cstrangely enoughj girls and football, in which he is a two-year lettelman. Many an unsuspecting opponent was swept off his feet by a tough-blocking Bengal Tiger, who also headed a strong, spirited Academy defensive line. Blocking kicks, inter- cepting passes, tackling the passer, and spear-heading offiensive plays are all in his dayis work. The subject with which he is most conversant is of course, girls, which could be observed by listening to his conversa- tion with the group around his white lunch wagon during snack. Toy Tiger is his current Hame. Bill's combination of a pleasing personality, athletic ability, and humorous antics adds that intangible but indispensable nsomethingi' to the senior class. Acioss the noisy room the call rings out Quiet everybody! Super Bat speaks! Then with calm assur- ance, our Willie, whom his fellow animals affectionately call the Bat, says, 'fNow listen you guys, weive got to get this thing organized. Yes, whether it's on the foot- ball field leading the undefeated Bulldogs, or in the classroom leading the defeated students, old Messo is always the one who tells everybody else what to do and how to do it. Heis the Great Organizer, the coach, and the assistant headmaster all wrapped into one. As president of the student body, Bill has been a true pro- ponent of Pupils' Rights, Inc. fwhere has he failed?j. On the football field he has been, for the last three years, the key spoke in the wheel of victory. In baseball, Bat is one of a rare breed f he's a short-stop who hits. Ever since he came to dear old N.A. two centuries fS.T. f - student time: actually only 9 yearsj ago, Bill has been on top of everything fa especially honor roll lists fheis carried home more awards from commencement than the average math student can countj. And whether Whizzer White and Rhino Rod wish to admit it or not, Bill is a real ladies' man in his own quiet way fand we do mean quiet - so quiet, in fact, that nobody knows anything about itj. Yes, when the Bat leaves N.A. this june, the old place will never be the same, and we're sure the Naval Academy won't be either. 20

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HOWARD MARTIN Who is the character in the hall that is invisible when he tums sideways S the same fellow whose slow drawl and sharp wit keep his classmates hopping in senior study hall? The individual I'm talking about is, of course, the one and only Terror of Princess Annef' Howard Martin. His tall, angular frame has become a school trademark - both in athletics and academics. Howard was immediately accepted by the student body when he came to the Academy from Princess Anne two years ago. His dexterity in schoolwork, basketball, and baseball was quickly recognized. He has maintained steady honor roll grades while doing an outstanding job playing center in basketball and first base in baseball. He has lettered in baseball and is looking forward to be- ing first string in both sports this year. Howard thinks he will probably major in law, and will go to W.8cL., Cornell, or Duke. Wherever he goes, Howardls easy- going personality and quick wit will make him an im- mediate success. RICHARD MARSHALL Richard Coke Marshall, Jr., known to his class- mates and friends as Marsh,,' has many characteristics all of his own. For example, he can usually be found: in a pair of size eleven shoes, on the telephone, under the watchful eyes of the librarian, behind a large orange drink, and beside Jay Fyfe. He is always armed with a valid gripe about an injustice which has been forced upon him and will defend it anytime he can acquire a debating partner. In the field of women, Marsh is without peer. He can always get a date, many times end- ing up with more than one. In his two years at the Aca- demy, he has won many friends with his smile and per- sonality. Rounding out any group with which he is as- sociated, Marsh is a tremendous asset to the Class of 1960. 19

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JOHN MON TAGUE As we open the door of the senior study hall, out pour the words of Jerry Lee Lewis' latest hit. No, there isn't a radio in this infamous room. The singer is merely John Curry Montague, the class mimic, trying to drum up record sales for his Idol with the Golden Headf, Jerry Lee. Anyone who has ever seen Johnls record collection must wonder if Long Johnn is attempting to become a one man publicity corps for the singer. At the Academy, John has compiled an enviable rec- ord during his eight-year tenure. Throughout this period his marks have consistently hovered around the honor roll mark, thereby exemplifying his prowess with the books. In addition to this, John has exhibited a literary talent far beyond that of the ordinary high school stu- dent. While in the lower school, he founded the Acad- emy Sun, a newspaper of lower school activities. Fur- ther proof of his talent is found in his position as co- editor of this year's annual. In these and other activities about the school, John has shown himself to be a tireless worker and a perfec- tionist. Everything he does is done cheerfully and with an unselfish attitude. His work with the football statis- tics displays these three qualities, as he sits up late at night after games in order that the players may see the facts of their performances. His traits of leadership are demonstrated by the positions he holds, secretary of the History Club and secretary-treasurer of the Monogram Club. In addition to these qualities, john is one of the wittiest members of the senior class. Wlherever there is laughter, one can look for John. To sum up, John is one of the best-liked students in the Sixth Form. He is an irreplaceable member of the class, and we feel sure that he will be an equally valu- able asset to whatever college he attends. BONNIE RESCHEFSKY In the midst of a heated argument on some abstruse physics principle, a profound question was thrown to the class: Which weighs more, a pound of feathers or a pound of lead? A prompt reply was given from the front of the classroom, The lead? It was soon found that Bonnie Reshefsky, the senior who was voted the Hmost bewildered, had uttered these words. Wfe may quote him on other occasions as stating i'True, the presi- dent has the power to pardon an impeachmentf, and Log-rolling is a national sport which is played on the White House lawnf' Aside from being very bewildered on occasions, Bon- nie is most diligent in following up the goals which he has set for himself. This is shown not only in the ardu- ous care he gives his roaring IMPALA SIX, but in his school work. Bonnie has been known to check a pledged 'Khome test as many as five times before hand- ing it in. XVhen there is work to do, Bonnie does it, he doesnlt put it off until tomorrow as so many of us are prone to do. I believe that this state of mind, this per- severance, will always keep him in good stead, enabling him to do whatever he attempts to his fullest ability. 21