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Volume XXXIII
Hot Air
On the night of Monday, Novem- ber Ist, loud boos and cheers shook the walls of study hall. The reason for this unique display was the politi- cal debate presented by some of the students.
Leading off the program was Charles "Red Herring" Northrup who defended the present administration of Harry S. Truman. After Northrup had been knocked off the platform by a book thrown by a member of the Communist Party, Elliott "Ciaghorn" Braxton mounted the rostrum. He backed Strom Thurmond and the Dixiecrats and predicted dire conse- quences if anyone else was elected. His speech was met with Confederate flags waving and the singing of Dixie.
After one of Stalin's boys had gagged Braxton, Stuart "Maddog" Harris rose from the moss. Harris maintained that Tom Dewey was the only man for our great nation. Sud- denly a Red jumped up, tried to drown Harris in an inkwell; then the Communists attempted to take over.
Hastings, Weems, and Ellis, V.E.S.'s stronq arm boys, succeeded in smash- ing this attock and restored order. Thirty minutes, and two stuffed bal- lot boxes. Later the votes were counted. Although Dewey and Thur- mond tied for President, o surprising dark horse, Snort, managed to seize the Vice-Presidency by a strong vote. Senator Snort's platform had advo- cated more hooch and bubble gum. It was the most popular platform of all. In the end the boys finally de- cided what the country needs is more Snorts.
Our Boy Hal (See Cover}
Capturing the spot lights on the Bishop gridiron this season is Charles Haldane Jackson, captain of this years football team. Hal was born in Copenhagen, Denmark while his par- ents were there studying the Danish languaqe. Since his father is a pro- fessor of English at William and Mary,
THE SCHOOL
Hal has spent most of his life in Wil- liamsburg, Virginia.
Hal attended Matthew Whaley High School in Williamsburg where he excelled in football, scoring 58 points in one season. Hal also partici- pated in track and baseball.
Arriving at school last year Hal was an immediate success os o "T" forma- tion quarterback. He was as success- ful in his studies as he was on the gridiron. When track season rol'ed around Hal oqain captured the spot- light as a hurdler and weight man.
This fall due to his outstanding ability and leadership Hal was elected captain of the '48 football team.
Running as o tailback in the single wing, Jackson has scampered to glory. He averaged 6.1 yards every time he has carried the ball and 40.1 yards in his kicking. A triple threat man Jackson's passing ability has won him fame throughout prep circles. Hal's aerial attempts have been successful nearly 50% of the time. Distance has been no hand icap to Hurling Hal's left arm for he had often thrown the ball completely over the heads of the secondary. Hal has personally run for seven touchdowns an--1 h"'s passed for five. He is certainly the spark- plug of the Garnet and White foot- ball team.
Next year Jackson will enroll at William and Mary. It is hoped that his stay there will be as successful as it was at V. E. S.
Things To Come
The students, their parents, and all people interested in V. E. S. will be happy to know that plans for a bigger and better school are already under- way.
The Boord of Trustees of Virginia Episcopal School has advised H. T. Poston, of the firm of Pendleton S. Clark, Architect, of this firm's em- ployment for architectural work on the enlarged gymnasium and assem- bly building and for remodeling the interiors in a long range expansion
program which will bring the school's capacity to I50 students and a faculty of 16 members, and will pro- vide a high standard of facilities and equipment in all departments.
The enlarged gymnasium will con- tain a gym floor with a 50' x 84' var- sity basketball court, folding bleach- ers for spectators, a stage with dress- ing room facilities, a projection booth, and a ladies' parlor and serv- ing pantry for social activities. There will be a club room for the Monogram Club and seven rooms for visiting alumni.
The existing gymnasium will be re- modeled to expand the locker room and showers to accommodate I00 students and to house a practice court, a boxing room, and a visiting team dressing room.
Plans for the main building and dormitory include enlarging the Kit- chen and Dining Room and installing the most modern kitchen equipment from gas fired ranges to walk-in re- frigerators. Two new classrooms will be added and the administration offices enlarged. New lounqe and reception rooms will be included and the library will be enlarged. The dormitory system will be remodeled to furnish double rooms for the stu- dents with provisions for apartments for married masters.
The new building and additions will be in the red brick colonial style of the school.
It is hoped that contract can be let and construction begun by March, 1949. The special building committee of the Board includes the Reverend Carleton Barnwell, Lynchburg, Mr. Ellison Loth, W aynesboro, and Dr. Clement French, Lynchburg, Chair- man.
The Einsteins
The "studyhards" went to work this
time with Stuart Harris rocking up a 93.6 and George Heyward stepping on his heels with a 93.4.
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LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA, DECEMBER II, 1948 No.2