Woodberry Forest High School - Fir Tree Yearbook (Woodberry Forest, VA)

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f-X ii- , gi - ii 9 Q L ly Qfr e FIR w gg g JOHN WILSON HAMP STAUNTON, VA. THREE YEARS johnny Tommy Howfew in mnnber are the great-mindedmenf' Long years at Woodberry have failed utterly to alter John Hamp the least bit' Comes now the termination ofhis last, and him the very sameold John Hamp, smiling' happy, and withal a hard worker. It would be impossible to do justice to so interest- ing a subject in so inadequate a space. Johnny is a diflicult subject. He inspires candor and exults in vituperation-neither of which has proved visibly effectual. No one knows John Hamp except his inferiors-and they adore him. And John Hamp has a mind! He has proved it during his casual three years, struggle with marks. The numbers after his name have usually been large ones-large enough to please the Faculty. His contribution to athletics has been small but promising. He has played Junior Football, Junior Basketball, and Junior Baseball. His determination has been invaluable in building up a remarkable competitive spirit in such a non- sturdy body, and we feel sure that this same determination will bring success in later life. And Tommy likes ladies, too-but we will not go into that. This, then,is john Hamp. Somewhat of a mystic, you will remark. Decidedly will we answer a mystic, for has such matter been a mystery to man. Ar last, John, the time has come for you to bestow that amiable smile upon us and take your departure. There are many places here where you will be missed, and we will miss you in a way which we cannot tell you about. Remember that we wait to hear the verdict when you reach the world without. lt is time for you to smile and go. Good-bye and j good luck. . - 34

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M 1 - 2 GORDON GRAY WINSTON-SALEM, N. C. Liquor,' Lick,' FIVE YEARS Barkeiball W, '26, Football Squad, '25, Tracle Squad, '25,' FIR TREE Board, '23, '24,' Arrirtavzt Burinefr Manager, ,25,- Editor-iw Chief, '26, junior Warden Chapel Council '26, Prefect Board, '26, Senior Council, '26,- Srnoleing Club, '26, Arrirtant Manager Barket- ball, '25, Prerident Madiron Literary Society -Second Term, ,26,' German Club, '22, '23, ,24, 125, '26, Hi: honorr are the reward of hir virtuerf' You and I are weary of reading five years ago, a little boy rolled up to the Woodberry portals, etc., but we cannot evade the fact that it was exactly five years ago when Liquor first joined us. , His positions as Prefect, Senior Councilman, and countless other ollices just as important, have attested to his ability, his conscientiousness, and his winning per- sonality. In every phase of school life he has taken an active part, and has proven a real leader in all his undertakings. During the tive years which he has spent at Woodberry with such great credit to his school and to himself, he has allowed no detail of his school-life to be neglected. Not once since his arrival at school in 1921 has he V averaged under 902, in his studies! Truly a great record to leave behind, and a record to Which his teachers and asso- ciates may point with pride in years to come. He proved this Winter, by his grit and ability, that he could play real Basketball, and for his excellent work at guard on the quintet this year, was one of the six to receive his W at the close of the season. There is not enough room on this page to tell more of his activities and accomplishments, so as We close, let us all join in wishing this typical Woodberry boy all grades of success in his future life. He plans next year to matriculate at the University of North Carolina, and even though We know much they'll benefit by his advent, We think of what the loss will be to his Alma Mater whom he has served so . . faithfully throughout the years. 33

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, lg F ,1 ' WILLIAM ROBERSON HILL GREENSBORO, N. C. ff-Billy!! flDippy,, THREE YEARS Barleflball Squad, '26,' Baseball Squad, '26,' Dramatic Club ,'26,' Chew' Leader, ,26,' Smok- ing Club, '26, German Club, '24, '25, '26. Man of the World Cfor .such wouldnt thou be calledj And art thou proud of that iugloriouf rtylef' When we say that Dippy Hill will certainly be missed when Woodberry com- mences another session next fall, we do not say it simply to fill superfluous space, we have stated a true fact. Bill's life here has not been one of those brilliant periods bedazzled throughout with athletic and scholastic achievements which will make certain fellows memorable, but he will be remembered just the same, and for this reason: Young Dippy is one of those individuals who are indispensable. to every school. There must always be the person who is willing to be the promising scrub on the Basketball squad, the hardworking member of the Baseball squad, or who will play minor roles in the Dramatic Club and, incidentally, play them so well that they are decided hits. And, too, there must be 111- people who withal can radiate such a spirit of cheerfulness about them as to make it contagious. That is Bill Hill. Whoever has had him for a companion, has had a good companion, whoever has had him for a friend, will always have a sincere friend. Nor must we omit that the gift of Dippy, which this year has come to light and served him a good stead. It is his cheer-leading, for which position he seems peculiarly adapted. As one of the three Cheer Leaders this year, he has demonstrated that he knows as much about infusing pep as he does about cheerfulness, and he has made Wood- berry a mighty fine rah! rah! boy! It would be useless for us to predict anything other than a very happy future for Bill-at least, that is what everybody is wishing him. 35