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WILLIAM SCALES CHANDLER, JR. - BURLINGTON, N.C.
William Scales Chandler, Jr., a true son of southern gentry, deigned to attend the Academy three years ago. Choosing to come here, giving up his true-love, Burlington, North Carolina, was no easy decision, but he answered the call, packed his luggage, and traveled north.
Since that epiphany, he has established himself as an asset to the school; his ready wit has often provided the right touch of humor so important in prep school life.
One might think being a chicken farmer would have been a detriment to Chan, but quite the contrary. There are few realms within the school to which Chan has not belonged. Academically, he is in the top quintile. Cultur- ally, (shades of southern gentry!), Chan is a leader. He has been chairman of the Drama Society, a fine pianist, and for two years his voice has supported the bass section of Thomas H. Gunn's traveling troubadors.
Having some unused time, Chan ran cross-country for two seasons, played tennis for three, and took up soccer in his senior year. Still dissatisfied, Chan accepted the august position of lay-out editor of the Meteor, and a similar posi- tion on that excellent annual, the Vestige. But astonishingly enough, Chan has been heard on several occasions bemoaning his lack of activities.
Having been provided with such a strong and diversified foundation by YES, there can be no doubt about Chan's achieving success. His college plans include Washington and Lee University, and then - law school.