1966-1967 Yearbook

IN MEMORIAM "God's finger touched him, and he slept." Tennyson's words aptly apply to Miles Michael Webb, beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Webb. born at Quincy, Florida_ on FeblUary 16, 1953. Mike became a victim of leukemia on July 15_ 1966. IIis family and friends were not ready for Mike's departure, nor would we have been many years from now had it been left up to us, but God's summons came, and now Mike is safe at home with the God who created him. Mike was an outstanding boy, an excellent athlete and a fine student. Handsome he was, too, but he would have been the last to admit it. Also an ardent leader, Mike, undoubtedly, never realized how many people looked up to him. Following in the Webb tradition, Mike was the 1966 winner of the trophy and ribbon in the Juvenile Class of the Southern Championship Horse Show, competing in Montgomery, Alabama. It has been said by some of Mike's young friends that even in the face of temptation, he had the courage to stand up for what he thought was right. In Mike's thirteen years, he led a full life, receiving many honors in horsemanship and making a number of frienos. BILL WATTS MilES MICHAEL WEBB 1953-1966 SUB-DEB AWARD Ambitious, athletic, senior attains spirit artistic award William Hope WallS, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hope L. Walls of Luling, Louisiana, has been chosen as the student who best exempl ifies the Academy spirit. In the four years Bill Watts has allended Harding Academy, he has excelled in many areas of student life. Through his Christian conduct and personality, he has gained the respect of studen ts and teachers alike. Bill was named the Outstanding Back on the 1966 All-District Football Team and was chosen for the Class B AllState Team. He was tied for fourth in the state in scoring with 117 points. In recognition of his outstanding all-around football ability, Bill has been awarded honorable mention to the 1966 Prep AllAmerican Football Team. He was selected for this honor by the co-sponsors, Coach and Athlete Magazine and the Royal Crown Cola Company, upon recommenda tions by area coaches. Whether participating in football , basketball or track, Bill has been an asset to the team. Also, his interests include A Cappella Chorus, Key Club and art. But more than all this, the student body appreciates his friendliness and genuine concern for others, and the sincere attitude he shows toward everything he docs. The Sub-Debs proudly present their 1967 award to Bill Watts. 233

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