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Volume XXX
THE SCHOOL
Senior Class
Lewis M. Armistead represents Churchlar1d, Va., at V. E. S. Though hampered by repeated knee injuries, he made two baseball and one foot- boll letters during his stay here. "Cookie" is a member of the Hop Committee and is on the Honor Committee; and is also a V-Ciub officer. Cookie has contributed a lot to V. E. S., and has helped many boys with his good-nature and under- standing.
James W. Ballou is one of the many members of the Carolina clan, hail- ing from the metropolis of Oxford. This is Jim's second year, and he has distinguished himself in athletics. Last year he made letters in foot- ball, basketball, and baseball. This year he was a four-letterman, p'us being All-State in football and cap-
tain of basketball. He is a member of the G. A. A., and holds offices in the V-Ciub and the Senior Class. He is also a counselor, and a member of The Meteor staff.
Edgar R. Betty, another good Car- olina boy, came from Raleigh, three years ago. "Eggy" is not only a counselor, a member of the choir, and the Vestry, and on the G. A. A., but is also vice-president of the V-Ciub and the Senior Class. Edgar, a three-letterman, was captain of this year's baseball team and did a re- markable job both on the mound and behind the plate. Women haven't bothered Edgar much this year, for he has been kept busy (and who hasn't?) by solid and trig taken, of course, under the Exalted One.
James S. Bradsher is winding up his second year at V. E. S., having come up from Stovall, N. C., in the fall of '44. "Clem" has made a name for himself by his scholastic stand- ing and his popularity. He is the "brain" in the Guru's trig class, and is an outstanding member of the exerCise squad.
COMMENCEMENT ISSUE
Robert Butler came to us in the middle of the year, a tried and tested Blue Devil. He immediately made himself conspicuous by his silence. He resides on Third West, where he has earned the name, "Killer."
Lewis Flemer, one of our returned veterans, came to school just after Christmas. Althouqh the change from theE.T.0.toV.E.S.wasrather qreat, he has done a good job of reconversion. Lew is one of the "Joy-Boys" of Second West, and is well liked by everyone. Besides study- ing, he finds time for track and shootinq the bull with Mesick.
Richard F. Gundry, the Senior Class proohet, has come down from his father's sanitorium to spend two very interestinq 11ears at V. E. S. "Slope" is a qood-natured bov, and is noted for his corn11 wit (?\. He has made two letters in football, and was a dependable shot man in track this vear. He is a counselor on Main, nlld is a very active reporter on The Meteor.
Winfield Mt~ssie was left here bv .., passin(1 hurricMe lo~t vear which hlew "'"> frorn Miami, Florida. Since that rlav "Fioot" h.-,s keot V. E. S. in a state of fearful anticipation with his manv fantastic inventions. He is a prominent member of the triq class, and an old-timer with the 4-F boys.
William Mesick, an old V. E. S. boy, returned after s'"lring vacation this year to continue his studies after
receivinn his clischarge from thB Army. Bill is A born comedian, and keeps the entire student bodv in an uproar. He has made a good come- back in his work Md is verv popular with everyone. His original home is Fort Bragg, N. C.
W. Pryor Perry blessed V. E. S. with his arrival five years ago from Warsaw, Ky. "Stoop" lived a normal life. getting the conventional num- ber of demerits, and several nick- names, among them "Sneaky" and "Taoper." This year he is a counselor, settlinq down on Second West after several changes. To top off Perry's many activities he is president of the Senior Class.
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Davis L. Rianhard, who is in his fourth year at V. E. S., hails from Wilmington, Del., and has been well- liked for his sparkling personality and original wit. Dave is a very success- ful track man, and four letters and one captaincy to his credit. He is president of the V-Ciub, and is man- aging editor of The Meteor. Dave, a First West veteran, is usua'ly seen running from McLocklin or looking for a racing form. Being a "beach boy," his greatest desire is home and the c:uiet, simple ways of summer life.
Edward H. Seneff came to V. E. S. four years ago from Pittsburgh, Pa. Although Ed lives in Yankee-land, he has fitted very well into life in the South. "Scrunuff" lettered in track for two years, and has been an active member of the V-Ciub. He is also in the choir and on The Meteor staff.
Royall Shannonhouse, known in the vernacular as "Shannonmouse," is one of the more steadying influences in school. He lived through the half year of solid with no ill effects, and was out for football and baseball. The Meteor claims him as one of its leading pen-pushers.
Valentine H. Stieglitz presented himself to the school year last year as a gift from The Plains, Va. In his two years he has had a fling at the babes at Sweet Briar and R.-M. W. C., and is now one of the leaders in the bartenders club. Always rank- ing high on the honor roll, he is a counse'or and a two-year letterman in baseball.
Henry T. Trevathan sacrificed him- self three years ago, and left his home in Fountain, N. C., to become one of Tar Heelia's missionaries to the "forgotten land." Trevathan made his first letter, in baseball, last year, and this year lettered in foot- ball and baseball. His quiet ways and easy-going nature have made him a very likable person. "Biackie," being a counselor, spends a great deal of his time trying to keep things under control on East Main, and
dreaming of future days at Chapel Hill.
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