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

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IJL Q' a ge WILLIAM LANIER HUNT GREENSBORO, N. C. Willie Billy THREE YEARS Dramatic Club, '24, '25, '26, Choir, '24, '25, Choir Leader, '26,' German Club, '24, '25, '26. I love to :ing amongst the flowery. Only three years Willie has spent with us. but in that time he has established for himself a permanent place in the hearts of his fellow companions. Willie was, is, and probably always will be, effeminate, but that is no sin to be held against any man, and Billy makes up for his lack of he-man mannerisms by making a good job out of all his undertakings. For three years, he has worked faithfully and conscientiously as a member ofthe Dramatic Club. On and of the stage he acts the same, and his flawless interpreta- tions ofdiflicult roles prophesies even greater ability and development in the years to come. As leader of the Choir, he has filled his position credit- - - ably, and the marked improvement in this year's band of choristers is due in large part to his valuable criticisms and instructions. Billy is kind, generous, and unselfish. He is ready to help others any time, any place, anywhere, and this quality of gentility has ennobled him in the minds and hearts of his many friends. We are sorry to have to tell you good-bye, Billy, but we realize that our loss means the University of North Carolina's gain. All sorts of success and good luck to you in future years. 37

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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

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4 2:4 c 1 I T 1 .AL H F s- D K Q J 8 Y gin, wwf fpg.:,q,pw-::- Jffzfa aw-v'::r.-g:a,fmsm.fw: 1 rv tts., fa vw A ' vi.v:z:'Wfg?. 6,fKs, W' ARCHER GRACCHUS JONES, JR. - RICHMOND, VA. Archie Arch FoUR YEARS Basketball W, '25, '26, Captain Baan- ball, '26,' Oracle Board, ,24, '25, Editorfin- Chief, O1'aeZc,', '26,' Prefect Board, '26, Senior Council, '26g Captain Tennis Team, '24, '25, '26, .Memorial Committee, ,265 German Club, '23, '24, '25, ,26. To be great if to be mira-nder.rto0d. To say that Archie is a rata avis would be putting it mildly. Four years ago, this likable and interesting prodigy, product of venerable Richmond, arrived upon the scene of action, and since then has succeeded in making himself respected for his ability and liked because of his personality. Archie,', without the shadow of a doubt, has the most fascinating character of all the youths at Woodberry, and by the power of a glance from deep-set eyes, cows the braggart and humbles the pedant. His acidulent pen, dripping accusations at every turn, probably righted more wrongs and exposed more pedagogic shams than did the scintillating sword of Perseus, which corresponds to his Quick and Dead, that organ of many penetrating and poignant observations. f - But one would infer from this description that our friend was either a maniac, a cynic, a bookworm, or a com- posite of all three. Far from it! His achievements in the athletic world have been the bane of his opponents and the delight of his coaches. This year's Captain of the Basketball team, he easily was the most outstanding prep school center in Virginia, and during three years as Captain of the Woodberry Ten- nis team, he has been defeated only once in match play. But space prohibits dwelling further on such an inex- haustible subject, and so, in closing, let it be said that we predict great things from him in the future and wish him all sorts of success. 38