St Albans School - Albanian Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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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.

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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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V Q,i, .5,ff'.f f 1 I ' X. -f - . ' K. ff I . Lf V. ST. ALEANS SCHOOL 21 JOHN HOLT MYERS lljackiy tljohnnyil ltFatty!5 Born: Feb. 28, 19233 Wfashington, D. C. Entered: September, 1934. Athletics: Football, STA-2, 1938, STA, 19393 Basketball, STA-2, 1939g Tennis, STA, 1939, 1940. Organizations: News,,' 1938-40, Managing Editor, 1939-40g Albanian, 1940, Govern- ment Class, 1938-405 Secretary, 1938-395 Glen' Club, 1939-40. Awards: Fifth Form Time Awardg Sixth Form Time Award, Fifth Form Scholastic Leadership Award. College: Princeton. CC OME on, Fatty, don't you know where you're going?,'- All right, fellows, I'm doing the best I can. Such might be the conversation on any Saturday night between jack and his friends, for his characteristic good nature compels him to take his classmates wherever they want to go, and many's the time his large Packard has been lost in the sticks of Maryland. As an athlete, Fatty's bulk has stopped many ball carriers who tried to penetrate the center of the Blue line. For the past two years he has also been a valuable asset to the tennis team, for his shots carry both ac- curacy and speed. At the end of his Fourth Form year jack went out for the News. Evidently his talent was quickly recognized, for this year he was made Managing Editor, and no small part of the paper's suc- cess is due to him. Jack, the youngest boy in the class, is also one of the brightest. He has always received the best of grades, except when he and Mr. Scott disagree over the best way to write English. Although he spends the entire Latin class combing his silky blond hair and does his math during physics class, he ranks third on the list of Cum Laude rating. Yet Jack has his frivolous side as well as his serious. His mournful croonings have thwarted the best efforts of Mr. Hurlbut to start one of his classes. In the tradition of the Myers Clan, Fatty follows in the foot- steps of his father, uncle, cousins, and brothers as he journeys to Princeton next year.