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THE HAPPY WARRIOR “Who is the happy Warrior? Who is he That every man in arms should wish to be? It is the generous spirit, who, when brought Among the tasks of real life, hath wrought Upon the plan that pleased his boyish thought: Whose high endeavors are an inward light That makes the path before him always bright . . . Mr. Russell B. Gill, principal of Petersburg High School, came to our school from Louisa County in July, 1943. Under his leadership, the Student Coopera- tive Association and a wider program of student activities have been developed, a guidance program has been set up and the curriculum has been strengthened. Mr. Gill’s devotion to Petersburg is evident in every phase of school life. He believes strongly in the support, both by the community and by the student body, of school activities. To illustrate this point, Mr. Gill says that he has missed only two of Petersburg High School’s football games in his seventeen years as principal. His ability as a leader has received state-wide recognition. He is past presi- dent of the Department of Secondary Schools of Virginia and is Chairman of the Group One Board of Virginia. One of his chief interests is the study of history, particularly Civil War his- tory concerning Petersburg. At one time, he taught history among other sub- jects, at Warsaw High Schol. His busy schedule does not permit as much time for reading as he would like, but he does particularly enjoy his collection of Civil War books. Mr. Gill indeed “makes the path before him always bright’’ with his endur- ing patience, kindness, generosity, and understanding. The Missile Staff of 1961, with great pride and deep affection, dedicates the 1961 Missile to the “happy Warrior”, Mr. Gill. 1 “The Happy Warrior” by William Wordsworth. six
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ADMINISTRATION Edwin M. Betts, B.S. University of Virginia “ Aide-de-camp ” Russell B. Gill, B.A., M.A. College of William and Mary, University of Virginia “ Commander in chief” eight
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