Virginia Episcopal School - Vestige Yearbook (Lynchburg, VA)

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ALEXANDER GRAHAM FLOYD Oxford, North Carolina A hard-driving Tar Heel, Alex came to VES three years ago. He has done well in every aspect of school life. Despite his size, he has played varsity football for two years, nailing a starting halfback spot as a senior. The loss of a few teeth has further reduced his weight, but he has continued —and out- standingly. Known by his classmates for his good nature, his teachers have been quick to recognize him as a very conscientious student. With his excellence in academics and athletics, he has served on the stu- dent vestry, as sergeant-at-arms of the junior class, and as a counselor on the Honor Committee. As Alex has represented North Carolina well in his years at VES, so he will represent VES well at U.N.C., and beyond. “And now for a word from our alternate sponsor: POLIDENT.”

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RICHARD LYNN EVANS, JR. Dublin, Virginia “A lifeniofsstudy, eae Having decided to sacrifice home and friends for the life of study and meditation at a prep school, Lynn came to VES last year. Everyone soon found him to be a friend. Although he often gripes need- lessly about the amount of studying he thinks he needs to do, R. Lynn has managed to keep a rather good academic record. During most of the season, he has kept the basket- ball courts well scuffed. In the spring, he has been found throwing a small rubber disc all over the lower field. His proficiency with the rubber flotchet has earned him a varsity letter in track. Lynn usually keeps cool in most circumstances, and this has had the effect of establishing a firm foundation with the lassies on the local Xanadu. He will be long remembered by them and by us. . . and meditation.”

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“Pss-ss-st. What do I do now, Bill?” Perhaps the place was somewhat dull two years ago after most of the Old Regime boys had gone. Any- way, that was the year Robert Ford pulled up stakes in Lincolnton, N. C., to come to VES. One thing can be said for certain: there has never been a dull moment with Robert. His quick wit and usually sick puns immediately set him aside as an individualist, someone a little different from the aver- age guy. This characteristic has given Robert much popularity and many friends, especially on Thursdays. It was hoped that Robert would divert his endless energy (which he expelled mostly on the books, rank- ing third in his class in his junior year) to the extra- curricular activities of the school. And this he did. In his second year, Rob lent his golden bass voice to Mr. Gunn for the glory of all. He also found time to play a part in the dramatic production, Oedipus Rex. Robert earned his only nickname, Rompin’ Robbie, from the eloquent public speaker, Timmy Wood, who wrote an account of a football game in which Robert played. Aside from football, soccer and tennis fill Robert’s athletic commitments. Next fall Robert hopes to settle down at UNC at Raleigh, where he claims he will be happiest studying engineering. ROBERT ANGELL FORD Lincolnton, North Carolina “He ain’t here.”