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

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MONITOR BOARD The Monitor Board is one of the most vital parts of student govermneiit at Woodberry Forest. Consisting of full Sixth Formers who have either been at school for at least three years or who have proven themselves ca- pable of leadership in one year as a Fifth Former, the board plays an im- portant role in maintaining the high disciplinary standards of the School. Included among its duties are the morning and night inspections and the keeping of order in general at all times on the dormitories. However, the members have their privileges too, the chief ones being exemption from serv- ing demerits and permission for an extra hour of study at night. Together with the prefects, the monitors give Woodberry Forest the reputation of possessing one of the most eflicient self-governing student bodies in secondary schools. Left to Right, Fifzb Row: Cloud, Johnson, J., Brown, J. Fourth Row: Beard, Pickering, Barham, F., Meadows, Hazlegrove, Menefee. Third Row: Craigie, Allen, Pettit, Spears, Brasfield, G., Guytori, Parker, .Second Row: Miller, Gage, Thompson, C., Switzer, Maser, Ballou, Darling, First Row: Gall, Ruffin, W., Smith, J., Coxe, Shepherd, Williams, W., Williams, V., Williams, M. Z9

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Back Raw: Boardman, Buxton, G., Bai-bee, Summers, F., Reuning, Johnson, G. Franz Row: Wilson, N., Van- dervoorr, Williamson, W., Dorman, Fiveash. PREFECT BOARD The Prefect Boards main objects are to guard the honor system, to share with the masters most of the super- vision duties, and to serve as leaders and advisors to the students, especially to the new boys. Under the capable leadership of Bill Williamson, Senior Prefect of the '47- '48 session, this year's board has notably performed its many duties, in- cluding those concerning the School's business and discipline. Unique in its origin and history, the board has be- come progressive as the years have passed, and novv represents the demo- cratic vein in the School's organization. This important and vital part of the community's administration has, through its straight-forward character, sincere loyalty, and ability, gained the respect and whole-hearted cooperation of both the boys and masters. All are justly proud of these boys who helped greatly in the smoothness and efli- cieney of the Schools many activities. 28

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Left fo Right, Bark Row: Menefee, Williamson, W., Johnson, G., Smith, J., Williams, V. Front Row: Buxton, G., Brown, J., Fiveash, Gaston. CHAPEL COUNCIL Responsible for the religious side of school life at Woodberry Forest, the members of the Chapel Council, under the supervision of Mr. Lord, perform many important duties. Each Thursday evening a prayer service is Reverend W. Francis Burke held for the students by a member of the Council or by a visiting minister. Although attendance is not compul- sory, many boys are present at these services. With the money collected from Sunday offerings, the Chapel Council contributes to many worthy causes. At present it supports a school in Holland, about the same size as VVoodberry, by sending them useful equipment which cannot be obtained there. The Council also makes con- tributions to the Red Cross and other nationally known charitable organiza- tions. To become a member of the Chapel Council, a distinct honor for a student at Woodberry Forest, a boy must be chosen for his interest in religious Work and for his upright character. 30