St Albans School - Albanian Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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f -- 14 THE 1940 ALBANIAN -W M L, , Q JOHN EDGAR HARE Jack Bom: Iam. 21, 19225 Pittsburgh, Pa. E11fr'1'c2rl: Sej2fe111bc1', 1933. Afblctics: Football, STA-2, 1937, STA, 1938, 19395 Basketball, STA, 1938, 1939, 1940, Baseball, STA, 1937, 1938, 1939, 19405 Busc- l1allCrlj1fai11, 1939, 1940. Organizfzfious: Albanian, 19405 Cbimcs Ringer, 1937-38, 1938-39, 1939-40, Secretary of fbc Atbleiic Asxoc'i1zfio11, 1939-40, Preferl, 1939-40, Server, 1939-40, STA Trail Club, 1940, Glee Club, 1939-40. Awards: Chimes Ringer Book. College: Wasbiifgirzzz zzml Lee. HROW it over, kid, right down the groove! Heill never see that one! Ha! That's the way! Feed him anotherln This is not the chant- ing of a tobacco-auctioneer, but Captain Jack Hare in the field singing out words of encouragement to the pitcher. Baseball captain for two years, Jack has expertly soothed the nerves of Saint Albans hurlers and played a game that has been a real inspiration to the other members of the team. Because he also excels at football and basketball, Jack is con- sidered by many to be the best all-round athlete in School. Jack's abilities range far and wide. He posesses definite musical abil- ity, has been an outstanding member of the Choir, and literally shone during the Christmas Carol Singing with the Girl's School. Among other gifts, Jack has a weird ability to give recitations or to converse at great lengths on any subject whatsoever and yet to give no definite information. This glib tongue, combined with a natural good humor, enables him to bask in the unfailing good favor of his instructors and the friendship of his fellows. Inspired by a spirit akin to the one which drove on our pioneer an- cestors, -Iack has climbed over most of the hills of his native Virginia. In spite of the fact that he likes nothing better than to swing a pack to his shoulders and disappear from the hustle of this world into the Blue Ridge or Shenandoah Mountains of Virginia, we feel certain that Jack will be able to adapt himself admirably to the environment of that gentle- man's college, Washington and Lee.

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ST. ALBANS ScHooL 5 13 .1 I ' V'V if :Zi X. :Q QQ., . Udflf' :AN-,,,,-'7 I WILLIAM SIMPSON HANNON ccHuSkn ccBudgyr9 ceBil1s1 Born: Off. 6, 19205 Bricfgvjzorf, Conn. Efffcrcd: Sejzfwlzlwr, 1938. Afblrffics: Fooiball, STA, 1938, 19395 Baskci- ball, STA, 1939, 1940, Baseball, STA, 1939 19405 Football Capiain, 1939. Organizations: Server, 1939-405 Prefeci, 1939- 405 Afloletic ASXl1l'itlfi071, 1939-40. Awards: Dot Gl'l'L'l1 Award, 19395 Rice Award, 1939. C01.'r'gf': U1ZlfUCit1t'll'. NLY an excellent athlete and a likeable fellow could enter Saint Albans in September, take part in the School's activities, and in June be a member of the Athletic Association, a three-letter man, captain of the football team, winner of the Rice Award, and a Prefect of the School. Such a fellow is Bill Hannon, and such was his record here during his first year. As captain of the football team, Bill's playing was inspirational and tireless. Backing up the line, he made numerous tackles, and on the offen- sive displayed an unfailing ability to select the right play. It was because of Bill's leadership and his mastery that Mr. Lucas rightly referred to him at the football banquet as Hone of the greats of Saint Albans. Will is very popular. He is so natural and unaffected that from the Start people are attracted to him. Judging from what we see of him around School, he apparently remains unruffled and cheerful through any situation. He is a good, just Prefect, and is liked and admired by the fellows in his studyhall-an unusual relationship. This year he com- pletely surprised his fellow Seniors when his name appeared on the ex- clusive Headmastefs List-Bill has scored another touchdown! Our good-looking friend is also accomplished on the dance floor, for a neat appearance and an unfailing ability to tell girls what they want to hear have made very favorable impressions on various maidens. I-Ie is not in- terested, however, for the girl he left behind is apparently the only one for him.

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ST. ALBANS SCHOOL 1 5 FORREST SHEPPERSON HOLMES, JR. il Bum Sherlock Holmesie Born: Sejlfenzber 20, 19223 WdSlJil7sQf071, D. C Enfcrcd: Svplembcr, 1934. Afhlctics: Foofball, STA, 1937, STA, 1938 1939, BaXlZL'ff7dll, STA-2, 1939, STA, 1938 19405 Baseball, STA-2, 1938. Organizalimzs: Govvrnnzenf Class, 1938-39 1939-405 Vrsfry, 1939-40, Business Managrr of fha Albanian, 1940. College: Umlcfcideri. ORREST is the pessimist of the Senior Class. The locker room would not seem right before a game if he were not saying, We don't have a chance against these fellows. We shouldn't even be on the same field with themf' But ironically, Forrest is a capable athlete. He has earned his major letter twice for playing guard in football, two times for bas- ketball, and once for baseball. Athletic even in his intellect, Honest Forrest knows the records of every athletic team from the local grammar schools to Bridgewater and Notre Dame, and woe to the man who bets against him! His uncanny predictions invariably turn the tide on his more confident adversary and Forrest stalks off in search of another victim. For years Holmesie has been at or near the head of his class, and his success is a tribute to his ceaseless study, for a harder worker is rarely seen. When he does take his nose out of a book, however, Forrest exhibits a very pleasant personality. He has a ready laugh when not too worried about the next day's test and is said to be the life of the party when among the gentler sex. Forrest's weighty arguments have stumped many a more liberal member of the Government Class in his two years as a member. This same argumentative ability helped him keep the fllblllfitlll out of the red this year, for Forrest wielded a mean tongue as chief ad solicitor among Washington's victimized business men, in the course of his duties as business manager. Good luck at Princeton, Holmesie!