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Volume XLII
The
LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA, NOVEMBER, 1957 THE SCHOOL
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HOMECOMING DAY
Despite rumors of unfavorable weather and a strong opposing team, nearly four hundred people visited V. E. S. on its Homecoming Day. Alumni returning to the school rec- ognized high spirits among the stu- dents. Sheets, with words of encour- agement, hung from windows and two dummies resembling E. H. S. students brought back mony pleasant mem- ories to those who had once attended the "ole 160."
The first important event of the day was the annual Board of Trus- tees meeting with the Headmaster. A number of issues were discussed and the Headmaster was formally introduced to his board.
A t 2:30 the game started and many of the alumni were present to see the Bishops working at their ut- most skill. Their fine coaching staff and quarterbock led them to their first victory in nine years over E. H. S. by a score of 21-13.
Immediately after the game, the Women's Auxiliary of the two local Episcopal churches gave an informal reception in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Roger A. Wolke. Coffee and punch wero served, and all the alumni and friends enjoyed seeing each other again.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETS ON HOMECOMING DAY
Virginia Episcopal School's Board of Trustees, headed by Bishop W. H. Marmion, met on the morning of Homecoming Day to hear a report from the Headmaster on present progress of the school, and to make plans for the school's future improve- ment.
One of the decisions handed down by the board was to reduce require- ments for graduation from 18 to 16 units. However, the same course requirements with reference to such subjects as math, English and foreign languages are still in effect.
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At Long Last . .. See Ya' Thanksgiving!!
YEARBOOK TITLE:
THE VESTIGE
WALKER'S ENTRY WINS
Bryon Walker, a day student from Lynchburg, submitted the prize win- ning title for the new V. E. S. year- book. The new onnual is to be named THE VESTIGE. W o l k e r ' s e n t r y was selected from a field of over one hundred title suggestions submitted by members of the student body.
THE VESTIGE was chosen by a board of impartial judges for two reasons: the word is derived from a Latin word which means "footprint" and the first three letters of the new title form the initials of the school.
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FIRST ISSUE OF YEARBOOK TO APPEAR IN '58
In the past years, an annual for V. E. S. has been greatly needed, but not until this year was the need fully recognized. Because of requests made by students, the issue was brought before two faculty meetings, and it was decided that the school would have its first yearbook this year. The annual will record friends and events during the school year
which we can review in the future; it is a project which will serve more
THE HOMECOMING DANCE
The festivities of the weekend were highlighted by the Homecoming Dance which was a great success. Mr. Lunsford and his group of hearty workers did an excellent job in dec- orating the William King Field House with streamers and a unique lighting arrangement.
Harold Clifton and his band sup- plied the tempo for the dance and much thanks ought to be given to them.
"General" was going strong with his hometown queen until his good- buddy roommate decided to show her a little Mexican amor. Ted Harriss showed everyone how to have a good time with his intelligent date and Horace was giving dancing lessons as usual.
The football team was in a cloud and didn't notice too much of it, but it was one of the most successful dances held at V. E. S.
adequately thon the bound copies of The Meteor. The Meteor will be continued in its present form, but will be devoted to a greater news coverage.
The plans for the annual include
covering oil phases of school life. It (Continued on page II)
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