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

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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

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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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g?Eg2Zl5 HOWARD WARREN HOUGHTON, JR. CHARLESTON, S. C. 'mwmmww FIVE YEARS German Club, '22, '23, '24, '25, '26, Smok- ing Club, '23, '24, '25, '26. Content thyfebf to be obrcurely good. Although handicapped somewhat by being a lightweight, Chink has done everything in his power to become a good athlete. But we don't judge a man by his physical strength alone. Chink's mentality makes up for his deficiency in weight. His First year was not as successful as those which followed, but we attribute that to the fear and awe he had of the Prefects, as all good rats should have. Afterwards, however, he made a successful record in scholastic work and has established a name,for himself in that respect- Not bad, nor excellent, but good enough to ass. p Chink has taken an active part in school activities for the past half decade. As member incorporate of the renowned Smoking Club, he has warmed the room with his combined mixture oftobacco - f f '- smoke and good-natured smiles eversince he was bigenough to climb upon the tables! His lovable disposition, always so cheery, bright, and friendly, has endeared him to his associates, and it is with a feeling of real sorrow that we realize he is leaving us this ear. Y His future days at college will be Spent either at the University of Virginia or that of North Carolina, and we know that at either college he will meet with the good will and friendship which he has found in his schooldays here. And let them call him as he has been called at Woodbe1'1'y, just an all-round good fellow. 36