St Christophers School - Raps and Taps Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Alexander Hutcheson Williams RICHMOND, VA. 6 years Jackson Society: Missionary Sociely: Flea Football, '33: Mirlgcl Football, '34: Bulldog Football, '35: Junior Football, '36: Varsity Football Squad, '37: Mirlgcr Baseball, '33p Manager, Varsity Baseball, '3ii: Track SKll.UltI,'36,'371 Direrlor, Missionary Society, '38: Monogram Club, '38: Raps and Taps Stall, '38, Will enter the Virginia Mili- tary Institute. Six years ago a small boy by the name of Alex Williams entered the Second Form to serve his sentence in silent perseverance, and since then, unassuming but HOC backward, he has shoved himself into a position of prominence in the hearts of his classmates. Although Alex has never tried to push himself forward aggressively, he is one of the most likeable boys at St. Christopher's, and not only that, but he is universally re- spected for his straightforward conduct and his disinterested work for the betterment of the school. A panegyric of Alex's character might be put into volumes. but we must be content with a mere enumeration of his accomplishments. In athletics Alex has devoted most of his time to football. For the past two years he has been a hard-working varsity scrub. and had it not been for his slightness ofstature he would have seen much more action than he did. Last spring, he was a member of the track team and competed in several meets. As a student, Alex has always applied himself diligently. and for this reason he is well above average in his school work. It may be truth- fully said that he never wasted time in the dilly-dallying in which many boys seem to delight. Alex departs for V.M.I. next year. And we feel sure that he will make a place for himself there by his quiet, good-natured persistence. John E. Woodward, Jr. RICHMOND, VA. I2 years Lee Society: Missionary -Society: Flea Ifoolball, '3i: Mirlgt-1 Football, '33, '14: Ball- tlog Foorball,'35: Midget BasketbalI,'33, '34: Junior Basketball, '35, '36 Varsity Basketball, '37, '38: Midget Baseball. '12, 'nz -lunior Baseball, '34, '35, '36s Pine Nrcrllr- Sral7, '38: Ram and Taps S1afl, '38: Monogram Club, '38. Will enler the Virginia Military Institute. Ladies and gentlemen, you have before you one of the charter members of the graduating class, none other than Jack Wodward. Few boys have made such a memorable impression on others as Jack. and the more one sees him the greater becomes his respect for him. Jack is a boy of many talents, taking a lively interest in everything ,whether he is in the class- room, on the athletic field. or in a bull session. Jack has concentrated his athletic abilities on basketball. While he has played football and baseball on Junior and Midget teams, he really comes into his own on the basketball court. Completing his second year on the varsity squad, Jack won his varsity C this year, playing at forward. It might be well to mention that, through Jack's efforts, some- thing in the semblance of a golf team was organized this spring. Jack has likewise been active in other fields of school activity. He is a member of the staff of RAPS AND TAPS and of the Pine Needle. And it will doubtless be remembered that Jack was among those initiated into the Monogram Club early this spring. In the classroom, while Jack has not proved himself to be the most intellectual guy that ever proved a Trig problem, he has exhibited a willingness to work which has en- abled him to make most of his classes. Next year Jack departs for the Virginia Military Institute, deciding not to follow Brother Walt to Michigan. Luck to you, Jack, and may your future initiations be easy ones. .18. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIIIIIIIlIIllIIlIllIlIlIIlIIIIlIllIlIllIIlllllIlllIlllllIllllllllllllllllllllllllllIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllllIlllllIIIllIlllllllllllllllllllllIllllllIllllllIIIIllllllllllllllllllllllIlllll

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L. Irving Thomas, Jr. RICHMOND, vA. 9 years Jarlmm Society lllixsimztlry Snciuly: Vice-l'rexitIt-nl, .lacliann Socit-Iy.'371 Prvsitlt-nl. Jackson SOClt'ly,'381 Iiourtl uf Dirvclorx. illiaxiulmry Surirly, '38. Umlt'citlt'tI about mix! yvur. If you should see a streak of gray pass you and quickly vanish in the distance-that's Staggy in his Ford V-8. But he is equally as fasl with the fair sex. He has a style all his own, and when he is not courting at the seashore, you can bet he has found himself a little gal in the mountains. Staggy is a boy of quiet nature and great modesty. At times we wish he did not possess these qualities to such a high degree. for it keeps us from knowing him as intimately as we would wish. However. he is ever cheerful and amiable. Never is he without his winning smile. whether he is in the midst of one of Mr. Bugg's geometry tests. or tripping the light fantastic at the Club with one or another of his girl friends. Although light-hearted and carefree by nature. Staggy has a more serious side, and no one possesses a higher sense of responsibility. Al- though he does not take an active part in athletics. he has always given moral support from the sidelines at all the school's major athletic events. Even though Staggy never lets any of his lessons throw him, he will admit he has had some mighty close calls. In spite of this, we all feel sure that if he overcomes the obstacles of college and life in general with the same ease and facility with which he has overcome those of prep school, a brilliant futureawaits him. . Julian P. Todd RICHMOND, VA. 3 years Jackson Society: lilixsionury Society: Junior Bam-bull, ' 36: Varsity li liuxehall. '37: Vursily Bust-ball. '38: Mitlgel l oulhr1ll. 55: Bulldog If1mlhuIi.'36: Junior Football. '37: Mitlgt-tl Basin-lhull. '95: Junior linskt-lbnll, '36, 'x7: Dirvclor, Mixxiunary Society, '38: Rum and 'l'nps S1ulT, '38. Undecided about nt-.vl yt-ar. In Jack Todd of Dumbarton we have the typical St. Christopher's product. Jack entered our sanctuary of study three years ago: and if he had been classified according to size. he would have been pushed down to Form I. But Jack hasn't for one moment let his smallness of stature hinder him athletically. Jack has played on Midget and Junior football teams. and was a mainstay on Coach Owen's Juniors this year. Like- wise, he has been outstanding in Midget and Junior basketball. And at present. he is a very promising candidate for varsity baseball. In a class of comparatively few intellectual giants, Jack has proved himself a shining light. His work in his classes has always been above par. He has taken part in every phase of school activity. being on the Board of Directors of the Missionary Society and a member of the '38 RAPS AND TAPS Staff. Such are the diversitics of undertaking of this illustrious son of St. Christopher's. But long after Jack's records are history, his cheery smile and constant good nature will be remembered with plesaure by all with whom he has come in contact. His affability and humor have made him popular with every one in school, and we are happy to announce that Jack is considering returning next year for post-graduate work. .l7. .hx N 5 Q' X' Ts- vii XFX. K V SSW c W X X 'Qx 5 ' V1-.ff X-S? xi III IlllllllIIllIllllIIlllIIIIIlIIIIIlIlllIllllIIIIIIllIllllllllllIllIllllIlllllllIIlIllIllIIlIIlIllllllllIIlIIlllIllIllIllIlllllllllllllIllIIIllIIllllIIIIIIllIlllllllllIIllllIIlIIllllIllIlIllllIlI J' !f5Tlllllllllllllllllllll Ill X. .rf

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Richard L. Baird UNIVERSITY, VA. 3 years Lee Society: Missionary Society: Varsity Basketball, '36,-'3.7. '33: Varsity Baseball. '36, '37, '3B: Vice-President, Lee Society. '37: Ollicer. Mtssionary Society. 38: 7 ral'- lic Officer, '18. Will enter the University of Virginia. Three short years ago a boy by the name of Richard Baird took his place in the Fifth Form. He was a bare six feet five inches tall. Some of the teachers were under the impression that a mistake had been made. and that in reality this long drink of water belonged in a higher grade. Time, however. showed he did not. And while Bones did not turn out to be an intellectual wizard. he has shown an adaptability in his classes which has enabled him to make his work. Dick has now stretched out to six feet five and a quarter inches, but on the athletic lield he has used his height to great advantage. This year completes his third on the varsity baseball squad, during which time he has been relief hurler number one. Who can forget his I8-o shutout of McGuire's last year? Likewise, Dick's height has aided him in basketball, although not to the advantage that it has in baseball. Due to lack of poundage necessary for football, Dick limited his athletic activities to basketball and baseball. Bones has served his term at the County Jail, and in the three years he has been with us, he has shown that he has the stuff in him. Next year he will attend the University of Virginia, and we know that he will live up to the record that has been established there by St. Christo- pher's boys. Good-bye. Dick, and good luck. We hate to lose you, but whenever you come down to Richmond. drop in and see some of your old pals who are still serving time. We'll be mighty glad to sec you. E. Ewell Bradley, Jr. CLIFTON FORGE. vA. 2 years Jackson Society: Missionary Society: Varsity Football, '36, '37: Varsity Basketball Squad, '38: Varsity Baseball, '38: Track. '37: Monogram Club. '37, '38: President, Monogram Club, '38: Secretary, Jackson Society. '38: Ollicer, Missionary Society. '38g Student Honor Committee, '38. Will enter the Virginia Military Institute. Out of the dark and mysterious hills which surround Clifton Forgef Virginia. there came to us a man: yea. as he proved. a leader. When we first hear Ewell's name mentioned. we invariably think of him as a fullback. For it was on the gridiron that Potty really came into his own. During the past two seasons Ewell had all the dirty work, so to speak, assigned to him, On the offense he played blocking back. while on the defense he backed up the line. And in this light he proved himself a true leader. Potty knew when to console the team with words of praise. or set on fire its lighting spirit with words of derision. It will be many a day before St. Christopher's has another fullback like Ewell. But football is not the only held of endeavor Ewell has entered at St. Christopher's. He partook actively in the work of the Literary So- cieties, being elected Secretary of the Jacksons this year. In addition he is an oflicer of the Missionary Society, President of the Monogram Club, and a member of the Student Honor Committee. Besides his football prowess. Ewell has scrubbed in basketball, baseball. and track. In the classroom and around the school a more pleasing and popular personality than Ewell's couldn't be found. It is with no little reluct- ance that we give up Potty to V.M.I. next year. But our loss is the Institute's gain. .19. A' - f ., rf, Q X A g ,F 1 offw: Q.-5 h . P. .LN N -1. I Q frf' i ' l.r.i ,sri r : Q t t' iii U IJ ,ar ,, f f.?'J'l.'xjf I - ,s w f ff Q I ,f ., K I N t -' ',j'I.ke'1 'FS - 5 V,f 'rnu .1 -I f I f xx' llllllllllIllllllIllllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIllIlIllllllllllllllllllllllllIllllllIlllllllllllllIllllllllIllllllllllIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIlllllIllllllIllIllllllllllIllllIlllllllllllllllllllllllli., ,i'-ffff,Yj51I,tlllllllllllllllllllllllllllll ' ' l ' ' , ,-