John Banks Wardlaw, Jr., A.B., A.M., Oglethrope, Georgia. Eldest son of Rev. John B. Wardlaw. He early began to win distinction as a scholar, and as a writer of beautiful and masterly English. He was graduated successfully from three different institutions: Preston and Olin Institute, Blacksburg, Virginia; Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, Virginia, and the College of New Jersey. The following are among the honors awarded him: in 1872, "First Speaker's Place," at the first above mentioned institution; in 1873, "First Speaker's Place," at the Commencement of the Randolph-Macon College, and also "Debater's Medal," by Franklin Literary Society and "Sutherlin Medal for Oratory." At Princeton, in 1876, he was awarded the Prize Essay in the Nassau Literary Magazine, and First Prize Essay in Whig Hall. At his graduation he was awarded "Prize in Lynde Debate," and the "Class of 1859 Prize in English Literature." Also elected Ivy Orator. He was an accomplished scholar of mental science and enjoyed the award of the Metaphysical Fellowship, under the title of Fellow of Princeton. Subsequently appointed Professor of English Language and Literature at Montgomery Female College. He died at Christiansburgh, Montgomery County, Virginia, July 23, 1881.

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