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

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f -: 2 iMyag.aMwe,g.g-,, 33,2-H5 .'..- qw-.SQ :w, -4-' 2 . -'v-1f -'-'f:'- , ' + ra Lf1e1'Y M+w, gf -- f--12-12 ' Y - - rw JOHN PRIESTLY LABOUISSE NEW ORLEANS, LA. lijohnnyfl lfLabby9, THREE YEARS Track Squad, '25, Dramatic Club, '24, ,25, '26, Oracle Board, '25, Afrociate Editor 0racle,', '26, Prefer! Board, '26, Golf Team, ,265 German Club, '24, '25, '26, Illarzager Track, '26. Your name if great in mouthr of zoifert elderff' During his three years' stay at this institution of intelligence, Johnny, by his ready smile, so evident when things looked blackest, has not only gained many life- long friends but has made himself one of the most popular and beloved members of the student body. Labby is also a student of no mean ability, and his averages are always among the best. That he is esteemed not only by the boys but also by the Masters is borne out by the fact that he was made a Prefect. He has held down this job wonderfully well and is one ofthe most revered members of that august council. Anyone familiar with the annals of the school knows that it has produced some very notable golfers. This custom, so to speak, is more than likely to be continued this year, for Johnny bids fair to rival Walter Hagen on the links! Speed? This young man has it-that is, speed wher- ever the fair sex is concerned. He is one ofthe biggest sheiks in the school, but we can never quite decide whether it is his handsome countenance or his line that attracts the girls -perhaps it is both. Nevertheless, we do know that they are attracted. Good-bye, Johnny, and a world ofluck to you! May you enjoy as much success at Princeton as you have had here. Though you leave us in person, the impression you have made in Woodbe1'ry's school life will remain un- dimmed for years to come. i 39

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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

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- D D i i Q j 1 2451 . Y W ,gg-fZ,ff-,Mixl-54 is sg fs .5-'-1-he : : X. 'api M. et, MUNSON MCKINNEY LITTLE RocK, ARK. Diamond foe Mac Dizzy Two YEARS Football Squad, '25,' FIR TREE Board, '26,- Hop Committee, '26, Dramatic Club, '24, '25, German Club, '24, '25, He haf everyonefr good word, and all are di:- jnosed to befriend him. Look! You canlt mistake Diamond Ioe's beaming countenance. Although the name implies it, he isn't a prizefighterg in fact, he has a broad grin and a winning smile that has brought him many friends. Mac never goes into anything in which he does not make a success. He has entered many school activities in his brief stay of two years at Woodberry, and he has distinguished himself not only because of his real ability but also because of his very commendable perseverance and school spirit. He has excelled in Dramatics, being one of the best actors this school has ever produced. He has the ability to interpret any character assigned to him and to play it so convincingly that the audience always enjoys and appreciates his remarkable acting. . . As a member of the Hop Committee, he has taken great pleasure in giving us all a good time at three of the best and most attractive dances the school has ever given. Although he does all the light work, he has been a most efficient electrician. He has been a very valuable asset to Cap'n,' in both Track and Football, proving himself fully capable and de- serving of a place on each squad. If he progresses as fast every year at Cornell as he has each year here, and We are sure he will, his college life Will be a repetition of his days at Woodberry, and he will more than likely be president of the college by the time he is graduated! Best of luck, Mao 40 '