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

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41 'f -'Wt' I Zfbzwfifywd FRANCIS C. WELTON Zyears RICHMOND, VA. baseball squad. well in his class. CLAUDE M. WI-IITEHEAD 4 Years mc:-nvzoun. vA. Lee Literary Society: Missionary Society: Bulldog Football, '35: Iunior Football, '36p Varsity Football Squad, '37, '38, Track, '37, '38, '39, Claude first came to us four years ago. At this time he was stepping in with a group of boys whom he did not know at all. But it was soon evident that he had in him that power of making friends which is so much of an asset to all those having it. His first interest in the school was in athletics He came out onto the football field in the fall of 1935 and immediately clinched for himself a berth in the backfield of the Bulldog squad. Since then, he has played a very admirable game on the Juniors and as a Varsity reserve. Unfortunately, his lack of weight kept him from making the team on this letter squad. But Claude has had that fine, jovial spirit which is so necessary to the life of all teams, so he can be credited in no small way for doing his share, and more, in helping the team. This same spirit has done much to increase that ability he has for making friends. Indeed, so deep have the ties been bound be- tween Claude and his friends this friends being, in truth, the whole schooll that it will be with deep regret that his friends will see him graduate this Iune. So, just to show their deep feeling for their fellow student, l know that they will want me to express for them their wish that he have success throughout all walks of life, even as he did at St. Christopher's. W i Q Iackson Society Missionary Society Varsity Baseball 38 Varsity Football, '37, 38 Monogram Club 37 38 39 Vice President Monogram Club 39 PINE NEEDLE Staff 37 38 39 Assistant Editor PINE NEEDLE 39 Sports Editor RAPS AND TAPS 39 Well, look whos here! Its none other than the Saints ambi dextrous pitcher of baseball etc Rookie Welton Although he has been with us only two years he has rapidly made a place for himself in the school Handicapped by lack cf weight Buddy was forced to ftght an up-hill battle for a berth on the football team last year but before the season was over he was playing left end in a good many o' the games. This year he returned no heavier but a more experi enced performer, and it was soon evident who was going to hold down that wing position His vicious tackling and sure blocking played no small part in the success of the team He is also on the Buddy writes for both the PINE NEED E and the Annual During the past year he was elected Vice Prestdent of the Monogram Club But in spite of his extra curricula a tivities he manages to stand Next year -Buddy plans to continue his studies at the Virginia Military Institute. We know that he wll make a fine record for himself there. Good luck Rookie we are all rooting for you'

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Miyagi E. LESLIE SPENCE 12 years RICHMOND, VA. Iackson Societyp Missionary Societyg Director of Missionary So- CISYY. '38, '39: Flea Football, '32, '33y Midget Football, '33, '34, '35: Bulldog Football, '36p Manager Varsity Football, '387 Midget Base- PGU. '33, '34, '35: Iunior Baseball, '36, '37g Varsity B Baseball, 36: Monogram Club, '39. Hail, dear reader! Look at this beaming countenance, for never will St. C. have another one like it. Before you, you see a lad who has been in jail for twelve long years and at last is being re- leased because of good behavior. No longer will members of the faculty and students of the school hear the roar of his car fsounds more like a detachment of army tanks? and a swish to signify his arrival or departure. But to get to more serious qualities of E. Leslie. He has always been more or less of a good student, keeping most of his grades well up in the eighties. English has always been his hardest sub- ject and Mr. Morgan swears up and down that Spence will never learn to write English. E. Leslie has two excellent hobbies-first and foremost, working on his car or anything that has a motor in it, and, second, sailing in the Potomac river. Spence has never been much of an athlete, but he was awarded his monogram as manager of the 1938 football team. Where Spence will go to school next year, no one knows, but you can be assured that it will be somewhere near pretty girls, because E. Les is a great lover of women. O, Spence, where are thy hidden talents? Look again, dear reader, upon this lad, for no longer will he be with us. So long, E. Les, and good luck wherever you go. IOHN H. VAUGI-IAN 6 years nrcr-nvroNn, vA. - Lee Literary Society: Missionary Society: Midget Football, '33g Iunior Football, '34, '35p Varsity Football, '36, '37, '38: Midget Bas- ketball, '34, '35: Iunior Basketball, '36, '377 Flea Baseball, '34, '35: Bulldog Baseball, '36g Varsity B Baseball, '37y Alternate Cap- tain in Football, '38g Literary Team, '38g PIN: NEEDLE Staff, '36, '37, '38g Co-Editor Pmr-: NEEDLE, '38g Rmvs AND TAPs Staff, '37, '38, '39p Co-Editor RAPS AND TAPS, '39p Director Missionary Society, '38, '39p Vice-President Missionary Society, '39g Monogram Club, '37, '38, '39: Honor Committee, '38, '39. Here we have perhaps the most outstanding member of the Senior Class, Iohn H. Vaughan. l make this statement because of his many and varied accomplishments during his stay at St. C. It is impossible to recall a commencement at which the Chev- rolet Man has not stepped up and received a prize for the highest average in his class. Last year he edited the school paper and this year he is partly responsible for this fine annual. In addition to Rosey's powers as a student and a writer, he is a member of the Student Honor Committee, an officer of the Missionary Society, and a member of the Monogram Club. Also he has performed several times very ably for the Literary team as a debater and public speaker. John has participated in several sports: he likes football best and he has performed brilliantly for the past two years at his guard position. l-le had a lot to do with that uncrossed goal line of the Saints last fall. Furthermore, Iohn is well-liked and admired by all the students and every member of the faculty. This popularity is made possible by his ability, his wit, and his never failing good nature. Iohn will probably go to Harvard next year, and we hope that he will find time to return to St. Christophefs often. .21. v v v

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ANDREW H. CHRISTIAN 12 Years nrcmvzonn. vA. Lee Society, Missionary Society, Midget Football, '32, '33, lunior Football, '34, '35, Varsity Football Team, '36, '37, '38, Captain of Football, '38, Midget Basketball, '34, '35, Varsity Basketball, '36, '37, '38, '39, Captain of Basketball, '38, Iunior Baseball, '34, '35, Varsity Baseball, '36, '37, '38, '39, Monogram Club, '36, '37, '38, '39, President of Monogram Club, '39, President of Lee Society, '38, Pmr: NEEDLE Staff, '38, Board of Directors of Missionary Society, '37, '38, '39, Student Honor Committee, '37, '38, '39, Chairman Student Honor Committee, '39, The man you see before you is none other than Andrew Henry Christian. As one of the members of the Post-Graduate Class, Andy has been a brilliant leader of the school. Every student in St. C. is proud to know him. He is leaving a vacancy that is hard to fill. Always a hard worker, Chris has stood near the top of his class. Whenever Andy sets his mind on doing something, it is time to look out, because there is nothing that can stop him. His honor has never been doubted and never will be. Drew is a man that all students have looked up to. Chairman of the Honor Committee, Captain of football, Member of the Publication staffs, Officer and Director of the Missionary So- ciety are only a few of his honors. The list would be too long to copy. Voted most oopu f' boy, Chris has friends everywhere. It is in athletics that Drew has been really outstanding. He led the football team through its most successful season. Basketball and baseball are other sports in which he excels. 'He was voted the best athlete in the school. Next year Chris will enter the University of Virginia, but we all know that our loss is their gain. We know that you will show them how, Drew, QQQYQMQUSWQ: I UUESJJQSXACZEJQA, WILLIAM M. HILL 13 years RICHMOND. VA. t Lee Society, Missionary Society, Flea Football, '31, Midget Foot- ball, '32, '33, '34, Bulldog Football, '35, Iunior Football, '36, Varsity Football, '37, '38, Midget Basketball, '33, '34, Iunior Basketball, '35, '36, Varsity Basketball, '37, '38, '39, Midget Baseball, '32, '33, '34, Iunior Baseball, '35, '36, Varsity B Baseball, '37, Varsity Baseball, '38, '39, Pm: NEEDLE Staff, '38, '39, Rmvs AND TAPS Staff, '38, '39, Director .of Missionary Society, '38, '39, Monogram Club, '38, '39, Honor Committee, '38, '39. Ladies and Gentlemen, we are proud to present to you William Maury l-lill, better known as Billy. Billy came to us twelve long years ago, and ever since that time he has been a leader in his class. This year he is a member of the Post-Graduate Form. Billy is looked up to and admired by every boy in school. His ability to mix with people has led him to a high place in the esteem of St. C. A leader of everything he does, he is an ideal St. Christopherite. All who know him are proud to say so. One could fill a book naming the honors that Billy has received. He is a member of the Student Honor Committee, on both Publica- tion staffs, a Director of the Missionary Society, and many others. Very few boys achieve as great success as has Billy. In athletics, Billy has done the impossible. Though small, Billy indulges in all forms of athletics. This year he has finished in a blaze of glory. l-le was All-City end in football and All-State cen- ter in basketball. His ability to fight hard and his persistence have carried him through many tough places. Billy should be president of the lovers club. Many have asked concerning his technicque, but few have been able to extract the secret from him. Next year Billy plans to attend the University of Virginia, and we are all sure that he will make a hit there. i i -gr