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

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IAY VAN CLEEFF RICHMOND. VIRGINIA Four Years Lee Society, Missionary Society, Bull Dog Football, '41, Iunior Football, '42, B-Team Football, '43, Manager Varsity Football. '44, Iunior Basketball, '42, Iunior Baseball, '42, Pine Needle Staff, '44, '45, Raps and Taps Staff, '45, Dramatic Club, '44, '45, Monogram Club, '44, '45. Van began his career at St. Christopher's in the fall of l94l. During his short stay, he has become a true Saint. He stands high in his classes, and is well liked by every one. A hard worker, Van has been one of the most active members of the staffs of the Pine Needle and Raps and Taps. As sports editor for both publications he has turned in a fine job. His graphic accounts of football, basketball, and baseball games have been greatly enjoyed. He has become one of St. Christo- pher's most ardent rooters. Although he has never played on a varsity squad, Van has, nevertheless given his whole-hearted support to all activities at the school. Never do you fail to see him at a Varsity game, for the school's interests are his interests. This past year he was manager of the Varsity football team, and he really did a fine job taking care of both the team and the equipment. His is the true school siprit. The conscientious efforts of this member of our Senior Class have already been rewarded. Van has received an appointment to West Point, a truly great distinction. We know he will do well, and all of us wish him the best of luck. We feel that it is only fitting to mention here the 6496, ,plz tl f following boys who would have been at St. Christo- 'I pher's to graduate with us if they had not felt it necessary to serve their country. RALPH BINSWANGER IAY CHEEK NELSON NOLAND FRED ROBERTSON BARRYE WALL , -if-it Q 0 nf., vet nitium apizntiar imnr Bumini

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GARLAND STONEMAN SYDNOR, IR. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Five Years Lee Society, Missionary Society, Midget Football, '40, Iunior Football, '41, B-Team Football, '42, '43, Varsity Football, '44, Midget Basketball, '4l, '42, Junior Basketball, '43, B-Team Basket- ball, '44, Midget Baseball, '4l, Tennis Team, '43, '44, '45, Pine Needle Staff, '44, '45, Raps and Taps Staff, '45, Monogram Club, '44, '45. Before us we have Garland Stoneman Sydnor, lr., athlete, scholar, and lover. Skippy entered these hallowed portals in the Third Form and has been one of the outstanding members of his class ever since. Any one who enters the Country Club will find him playing cards slouched over one of the tables. However, Skip took time out from his favorite pastime long enough to play tackle for St. C. this fall, showing up well in the Woodberry and T.-I. games. ln the spring, Syd heads for the tennis courts, where he wields his mighty racquet to the advantage of the tennis team. ln his studies, Skippy ranks well above average, despite his easy-going manner. His best subject is math, where he often approaches the heights of genius. He also takes an important part in other activities, having obtained membership in the Monogram Club. lt is said that in the spring a young man's fancy turns to love. This does not apply to Skip . His thoughts turned to love in the sixth grade and have never been averted from the fairer sex. His future is uncertain, of course, but we feel sure that whether he enters M. I. T. or the armed forces, Skippy will find that his winning personality will make a place for him, EDMUND MYERS TALLEY RICHMOND. VIRGINIA Twelve Ye-urs Iackson Society, Missionary Society, Flea Football, '38, Midget Football, '39, Iunior Football, '42, Manager Varsity Football, '44, Midget Basketball, '39, '40, '4l, '42, Iunior Basketball, '43, B-Team Basketball, '44, Midget Baseball, '39, '40, '4l, Track, '42, Pine Needle Staff, '45, Monogram Club, '44, '45. Here we have the patriarch of the graduating class, the lone senior who has worked the whole way up the school ladder without missing a rung. So long has it been since Eddie first came in late to morning assembly that some say he once conversed with St. Christopher, and still others insist that he helped Mr. Watt lay the corner stone for the original dormitory. ln his lengthy career at Saintland, Eddie has made himself felt appreciably in every phase of school activity. He has done work for both publications, and he was a conscientious and efficient manager for the football team last fall. Morever, despite his slight build, he has participated in both basketball and track for several years. ln the classroom, too, Eddie is a prominent figure. An amiable, carefree fellow, he has been the perpetrator of many a gag and prank which have lightened the strain of study. His grades do not suffer, however, for he averages well over the passing mark. Unlike most of his comrades, Tonto has turned down the femmes of St. Catherines for the pulchritude of Collegiate. He has accumulated quite a following there, particularly among those residing on West Avenue, but we dare say that even their loss will be less than ours when he matriculates to the U. Va, next summer. Imtnum apltntiat imnr umini

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