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

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During his three years at Wfoodberry, John's out- standing achievement was the organization of a school orchestra. The School had long been in need of just such an addition to its extra-curricular activities, and Jan Dumanoffn led the way. In the face of many difficulties and even ridicule, John set about his task in an enthusiastic and wholehearted manner. After much hard work he succeeded in producing an orchestra which was certainly a credit to the School. Instead of specializing in any particular sport, John took part in them all. He was a member of the foot- ball, wrestling, and tennis squads and even found time for golf. John's friends and the bridge playing contingent of the Smoking Club will miss his particular kind of humor. They wish him the best of luck. l JOHN Hicks DUMAS TALLADEGA, ALABAMA 27 0015671 Clwiiddi

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QQ 1937 cle Qzee R111 Light JAMES GIBBONS CORBETT BAY CITY, TEXAS Ever since the spring of 1935, when he carried away all kinds of honors in every track meet, Gibbons has been impressing everyone at Woodberry with his ability and output in every line of endeavor. This year as a Prefect and Captain of the track team he has amply fulfilled the promise he showed as a rat, With Prince- ton as a goal he has been one of the hardest workers in school along scholastic lines and completes with gradua- tion a record of always having kept in the upper fourth of his class. Like most Texans l'Gibbony was not ef- fusiveg but he had many friends who were drawn by his modesty, sincerity, and steadfast defense of what he believed. These qualities, combined with his many other tal- ents, should make him one of the Schoo1's most outstand- ing alumni in college and the years to come. -..,.,Qf 2 5

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Q46 1937 Cl QW I Billy WILLIAM WILLS GREEN TARBORO, NORTH CAROLINA Bill is one of those boys who has worked silently in the background and somehow failed to get the credit that he deserves. Having been vitally interested in his duties of directing the photographic department of the FIR TREE and operating the moving picture projector on Saturday and Sunday, Bill has had his time reserved months in advance. However, he has been able to make his scholastic record one continuous climb since his entrance last year. His opening average, good at eighty-four, soon reached a ninety per cent level which placed him second in his form. It is virtually an assured thing that Bill is headed for a brilliant technical career. Woodberry's loss of one of his type will ever be keenly felt. -..gif 2 3