Norwich University - War Whoop Yearbook (Northfield, VT)

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1 VVILLIAM GUSTAVUS ANDREWS OVILA Lows ARSENAULT lflast Colerain, Blass. VV1.bStl.r, Mass. -4114! ffrfzzff' E QUE Fencing Q-U, Sworclsman Qljg Marks- Varsity Football QL, 3, 2, ljg Football qi, sz, Q, 19: Club 44, 3, 2, 13. Varsity Basketball Qltjg Basketball NU f-U3 Buck 141, 3, 2, ljg Mike Qljg Carnival Committee Q3jg VVrestling ffijg Track Scrub Manager Baseball lvhen this half-pint came to N. U. we wondered what he could do to live up to the athletic reputation he achieved in Deerneld. Andy soon proved that all the praise given to him was deserved. For four years he has been a regular on the football teams, and has crowded out men who out- weighed him by twenty to thirty pounds. Andy closed his football career last fall, and he will always be considered one of the best football players turned out at Norwich. Andy is one of the civil engineers. Never leading the class, he neverthe- less is a consistent student and always has the happy faculty of getting above average in his courses. 4261 man Villa is the other type of Vlvebster product, coming here unknown he pur- sued his way in his quiet, effective inan- ncr and only recently has his presence been felt. Most of his activities are confined to the F. E. Lab, from which, we know, he will emerge another Stein- metz. Although the military has never seriously affected Villa, the fact that he never got out of the private rut sur- prised many. In the social world Villa has a method all his own and this year finds him batting for over .300 in the llont- the but ob- ob- pelier league. He is still sold on idea that VVebster is a great place, Pittsburg seems to be the next jective. YVhatever thc place or jective we are sure that if Villa again follows his consistent procedure a pros- pcrous outcome is inevitable.

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CLASS OF 1927 Q Many and varied are the anecdotes and yarns that could be told by this class of '27, which only a few short years ago entered Norwich, and was promptly classed, according to annual custom. as the biggest and Hwettesti' bunch of Ro0kS to enter Norwich. VVe soon showed our predecessors that our class was far from hopeless as we decisively defeated them in the three interclass contests, thereby placing and re- taining ,27 on Numeral Hill for a full year. YYith the cooperation of the Sopho- mores we were able to put over an unprecedented Norwich Freshman YVeek. Our Sophomore year found our members active in all branches of student affairs, espe- cially football and baseball. Our elaborate plans for a big YVinter Carnival went for naught, due to an unusually thorough February thaw. The outstanding event of that happy second year was the get-together at our halfway-through banquet. Our Junior year was by far the most hectic of our college career, and during the Hrst few months there were several serious fires about town, one of which re- sulted in the destruction of Dewey Hall. About this time Norwich began its sensational come-back in the realm of intercollegiate sport by winning several foot- ball clashes. VVe were accorded a real treat when the basketball team vanquished U. V. M. in a thrilling game. Our XNYAR YV1-ioor contained many new features which were favorably received, while Junior W'eek was a glorious success in every way. On top of a successful track season our baseball team, five of whom were members of our class, came through with the state championship and turned back Dartmouth to complete a great season. YVhen we returned to the Hill last fall as dignified Seniors we were pleased to note many improvements about the Hill, chief of which was the completion of the new Dewey Hall. As the football season advanced the Norwich athletic revival became more pronounced with the winning of the state championship. Norwich's advancement has been evident in other lines of sport, and the rifle team has played its part well for it has ranked among the very highest in national honors during the past four years. S0 we might go on and on in this optimistic vein and recount other phases of Norwich progress, but it is unnecessary. VVhile cadet days will always be dear to us, we must go on and take up our share of the world's responsi- bilities as well as rewards. But as we depart from the halls of this noble old insti- tution we look back on four years of friendships dear' influences elevatin ' t idies, 5 x 9 ga S I broadeningg and impressions, lasting. my

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GORDON MERCER BARCLAY BERTON ARTIIUIR BA1mE'rr Barre, Vt. Brookline, Mass. Gordon Bw-tie' ll? K A Musical Clubs QL, 3, Q, ljg Corporal For four years has Gordon blown his way to fame and triumph, begin- ning with the blatty cornet, hc has since mastered most of the brass in- struments of the gold-bricking outfit. He is one of those quiet fellows who takes great delight curling up in the bunk and sending forth a volume of sweet silver music. Practice ever makes perfect and the demand for Gordon's services in orchestras proves that he is recognized and anyone who listens in for a few moments can easily discern the big noise of the musical aggregate. Four years of good nature have earned reputation of one of the Hill and needless to say survive Norwich. for him the best on the it will long C275 Class Football Q4-, 354 Rope Pull Q1-, Sjg Freshman Hop Committee Sophomore Military Academic and General Standing Medals fiijg Thomas Medal QS, Qjg Guillen Board CD5 Pistol Team QS, Q, ljg Cor- poral Sergeant Rifle Team QQ, ljg Manager Riiie Team filjg RiHe and Pistol Expert Qjg Cowlishaw Cup Qjg Major UNH Rifle Pistol 'SNK N Club Expert Swordsman fljg First Lieutenant Staff He came to Norwich just a common ordinary slimey Rook, like all new- corners, but he soon rose to fame. In the military his climb has included every step of the ladder, recruit, cor- poral, sergeant, and last the spurs and the bucking strap. Bertie is one of the main-springs of Paul's staff of efficiency experts--the corps pea- shooter inspector. And when he makes his debut into the world we are con- fident of the result. But there will always be an empty place at N. U. for those who knew him.