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

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William C. Fox ASHLAND. VA. 2 years Luc Socially: Missionary Sociuly: Varsity lfao1ball,'36,'37: Varxily Basketball. '38s Varsity Baseball, '37, '3S: Varsity Track. ' 5 7: Captain of liasvball, '38s lioartl of Directors. Missionary Society. '37, '38: Vice-Pri-sitlvnl, Let- S0c'l'A'lgl, '3B: Monogram Club, '37, '38, Will enter Randolph-lllacon College. Introducing the small town boy who came to the big city and made good in a big way: Billy Fox. He is the type of boy we all like to be associated with. Many of us can do a few things well, but lucky is .he indeed who can do everything well. And Billy is certainly in this latter ichlassffor in everything in which he has participated he has invariably been successful. Pete is probably the most natural athlete in St. Christopher's., At present he is the only four-letter man in school, having won his ,varsity C in the four major sports. As a forward in basketball and a weight man in track, he is outstanding: but it is in football and baseball that he really comes into his own. Climaxing his second year of varsity foot- ball, he was voted the best blocking back in Richmond. Last spring Billy was elected captain of baseball for the '38 season. But Billy's school activities are not restricted to the athletic field. He has been active in the Literary meetings during his two years in school, being elected Vice-President of the Lees this year. In addition. he is Vice-President of the Monogram Club, and on the Board of Directors of the Missionary Society. We could continue and list Billy's various accomplishments in the ofiices he has held. but opposuit nalura. So we must say farewell to the pride of Ashland. And although we are not positive what college will enroll this auspicious youth, we do know that his will be a diflicult vacancy to fill next year. So wherever it may bc. here's luck to you. Pete, Wilson Funkhouser ORKNEY sPR1Nos. VA, 4 years Jackson Snriely: Missionary Surit-ly: Junior Ifr-nrhall. '34: Varsity Ifonlhall. '35- '3 6, '37, '38: Monogram Club, '36, '37, '38g Si-rralary and 'I'rn-asurvr. Mom.-gram C.ub, '38. Will vnu-r Uni't't-rsiltl of Virginia, Ladies and gentlemen, you have before you none other than the illus- trous Funk-ole-dunk Funkhouser. the blond lover from the moun- tains. Because of his never-failing good humor and cheerfulness. he has become one of the most popular boys in St. Christopher's. and because of his willingness to help with anything, he has won the respect of all his teachers. Not only is Wilson a good boy. but also a good athlete. For the past two years he has been a mainstay in the forward wall of the Red and Gray football team, playing a brilliant game at end. The championship success of the team this past season was due largely to his splendid work as a fianker. Not only did he win two monograms in this sport, but also one in track. As a cinderman. Wilson did creditable work as a milcr, and was also largely responsible for the success of this team. Besides his athletic achievements, he is also treasurer of the Monogram Club and a director of the Missionary Society. During all his career at St. Christopher's, Wilson has been a boarder. and soon after his arrival he became a staunch upholder of its traditions. But after all these multiple honors and achievements. Wilson is still the modest, unassuming lad that we all have learned to respect and admire. When he leaves us this June. all that we of St. Christopher's can say is adieu, Wilson. andthe best of luck always. .20. IIIIIIlllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllllllIIIIIIllllIIIIIIlllllllIIIIIIllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllIIIIIlllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllIlllllllllllllllllllllIIIlllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

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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 ' ' , ,-

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T. Todd Dabney RICHMOND, VA. 1 year mfhull. ,372 Varsity liaslu-iball. '38: Varxilgf Han-hall. 38: Munnyranw Club, '38. Will vnlur Univvrxily uf Virginia. Lei- Sucit-ly: Missionary Society: Varsily Fr Handsome is as handsome does. This old saying truly applies to Slick Dabney, for his every act 'is as handsome as his smiling counte- nance. a not-too-good reproduction of which you see here. Todd is our prodigal son, having attended St. Christopher's some six years ago and then returning to spend his last year with us. He quickly picked up where he left off years ago, and the Lover has distinguished himself in every phase of school life. As a standout guard on our City Champion- ship football tcam, Todd was in his element, and he will ever remain fear to the hearts of his fellow-players and coaches by defeating our arch- rivals. McGuire's, blocking a kick behind their goal line in the hnal three minutes of play. A good student and better athlete, Todd's star shines even more brightly in that Held of endeavor known as the pursuit of happiness li.e., womenj. Who but Slick has ever had five dates in one week-end with five separate and distinct girls. That, boys and girls. is an unequalled and unparalleled record. However, we cannot blame the girls, for he was voted the most handsome boy in school, and two hundred boys can't be wrong. Todd is one of those fortunate few who are blessed with a fine dis- position. and his pleasant smile has often cheered us in moments of deepest despair. Todd goes to the University of Virginia next year. and we feel confident that the University is getting a real man who will prove him- self to be a credit to his school. . Parke F. Smith RICHMOND, VA. 1 year Lee Society: Missionary Society: Varsity Football. '37: Varsity Baseball. '38: Olliccr. Missionary Sociely, '38: Monogram Club, '38. Will enlt-r the Virginia Military Inxliluli-. Although Parke Smith came to St. Christopher's only this year. he has been known around Westhampton and Richmond for a long time. It is rare that a boy enters St. C. and makes such an early impression upon his comrades and upon school life as he has made. Hehe was out for early fall football practice before the beginning of the school session. and before the week was out he had practically assured himself of a position on Coach Brenaman's starting eleven. Smith stuck at football throughout the season and held down the tackle assign- ment in every game in which the nrst team appeared. In baseball also, Parke has shown his worth. Although his ability at the Great National Game does not approach his football ability, he showed his willingness to work hard all season. He had the somewhat dis- agreeable job of bull-pen catcher. but he stuck at it likewise and proved to be of true worth to the team. Hehe is the life of every party he attends. His ready wit and limit- less supply of jokes make him a favorite in the recess bull sessions. He is a so-called wit wid de women, and is often seen surrounded by a group of his female admirers. But all is not play with Smith, for when he applies himself, he can really do fine work. As Treasurer of the Missionary Society he has exerted a great deal of effort for the betterment of that association. As a member of the Business Staff of this very book, he has done wonders toward canvassing for advertisements and subscriptions. Next year Parke has decided to continue the pursuit of his studies at the Virginia Military Institute, and we feel sure that he will do justice to the name of St. Christopher's there. .21. 15, Sv ,VXSX 7! ffl QW X? ff? ,CNS -' . - ' i 5., ,gens - N - ,1-Lge as lllllIIillilllilllllIlllillllilllllllllllIIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIllIlllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIlllilIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllilllllflji ia'f:i6g7?'i llllllllllllillllllllllllllll xx S ff t-Reis. e