St Albans School - Albanian Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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ST. ALBANS SCHOOL 19 JOHN PENDLETON MCCLURE ww. r.MaCi, ushoveln will Pin Born: func' 16, 19229 WdShl77kQf0!I, D. C. Enlered: Scpfwrlber, 1935, Leff, Izmv, 1937 Rrffurnecl, Ianuary, 1939. Athletics: Football, STA-2, 1939, Wrestling, STA-WT, 1939, 19405 Baseball, STA-2, 1939, 1940. Organizaiions: Gofuer'nmc'nt Class, 1939-40. College: Princeton. ITH three moth balls in the gas tank, there was a jet of blue flame streaming two feet behind the exhaust, and the speedometer needle jumped from ninety to one hundred and ten miles per hour! Such is the fa- miliar theme that is heard at any gathering where KI. P. is prominent. Coming to us in his Second Form year, and except for an absence of a year in 1937, John has been one of the few old-timers to have reached the pot of gold. Though not an outstanding student, he has always suc- ceeded in anything he really pursued. His never-ending stock of astounding yarns are only surpassed by those of the fabulous Baron Munchausen, and are the delight of many a lower former. An unknowing soul would gather from his stories that Mac was intimately associated with the most alluring actresses in Holly- wood, or the best professionals in wrestling, but those who know him never hesitate to pounce on any who dares to question his integrity. An ardent supporter of the rough-and-tumble art, Mac has been wrestling since he Hrst enrolled, and made his letter in his fifth form year, but this eseason an injury sustained in football, plus an untimely attack of ap- pendicitis has kept him conspicuously absent from the squad. John has a certain way about him which enables him to fit easily into any group, and we doubt whether the memory of any other classmate will be with us longer. Headed for Princeton, Mac may be sure of raking with him our sincere wishes for the best of luck and a successful future.

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f. ri A s 9, . , .Aj K I g '. ,f fl. . 1 . ,,,,. 18 THE .9.0iasrsiAsN WILLIAM MUIR MANGER MBi1l53 !!King7! tlMinger!3 Ktwillli tlT.S.!! Born: August 13, 1920, Pelham, New York. Entered: November, 1936. Athletics: Football, STA-2, 1937, 1938, 1939, Soeeer, STA-2, 1938, STA, 1938, 1940, Tennis, STA-2, 1938, STA, 1939, 1940. Organizations: Government Class, 1938-39, 1939-40, Albanian,', 1940, News,', 1937-405 Assist. Photographer, 1938-39, Stajj' Photog- rapher, 1939-40. College: Washington and Lee. ILL,S joviality and good-nature have won him the friendship of all with whom he has come in contact. He continually wears a large, pleas- ant smile, and his uncontrollable mirth has even been known to accom- plish the almost impossible disruption of one of Mr. Scott's classes. In spite of his joviality, Bill has managed to get good grades in his studies, always with the least possible amount of work. When unpre- pared he talks for long periods of time about an entirely different sub- ject, and when the master stops him, he looks so hurt and innocent that the master actually feels guilty of asking him a wrong question. In sports, however, Billy Boy shows a remarkable reversal of form. In his forte, soccer, he is all seriousness and energy, as attested by his high scoring record. Bill's hobbies are varied and numerous. I-Ie is quite fond of speedboat racing, and he himself modestly asserted that he would have won the last race if the boat hadn,t sunk. Because he figured that racing was too dangerous, he lately took up flying. No one has yet dared to go up with him. Bill has applied very ably his favorite hobby, pho- tography, to both the N ews and the Albanian, although he once spent two and one-half hectic hours photographing the entire Sixth Form and then discovered that he had no film in his camera. Bill's imitations of all those he has photographed are classic and make even the object of his impersonations roar with laughter. His talents, both real and ersatz, are bound to make an impression on Washington and Lee next fall.

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.yr XJ qw I X. 20 THE 1940 ALBANIAN ' SCOTT NORTRUP MORRILL Scudbud,' Morr-ill Scooot Scut Born: April 19, 1921, Peoria, Illinois. E11terea': Septeriiber, 1937. Organizations: Albanian, 1940, Govern- ment Class, 1939-40, Soccer Manager, 1940, Baseball, Assis. Manager, 193 8. College: University of tlae Souflr. XPERT Photographer, Patron of the Arts, Master Mechanic, Phi- losopher, and many other such titles could be added to the modest name of Scott Morrill. Chuck full of odd bits of information concerning che efficiency of Diesel engines or obscure English men of letters, Scott can contribute a great deal to any conversation. Many times has he helped out the perplexed English VI class with details concerning Scotland's geography or the life of Robert Burns. His range of knowledge seems unlimited,-his companions have been inspired with awe on hearing that Beethoven composed under the influence of ice-cold water which was poured on his head at regular intervalslv This year's soccer team owes no little credit to Manager Morrill, who nursed that squad through thick and thin. Regarding each player as his own chick, Scott spoiled them mercilessly. Nothing was too much trouble. However, he did revolt-and righteously, too-when it was suggested that single-handed he might shovel a three-inch blanket of snow from the soccer field. In spite of other interests, Scott's forte is photography. Good- natured, he has worked long hours for both the News and the Albanian, only blowing up at Seniors who were not satisfied with their second set of yearbook proofs. Passers-by who were astounded to see a new and sportily-dressed gargoyle peering out from the Cathedral parapets, soon found it was only our official photographer, risking life and limb for a bird's-eye view of the School. In consigning Scudbut to the future, the Sixth Form confidently awaits his continued success.