William Proctor Remington attended the Forsythe School and then the Delancey School in Philadelphia. Following his preparatory courses he entered the University of Pennsylvania in 1896 and graduated in 1900 with a Bachelors of Arts Degree. As an undergraduate he served as the Vice President of the Y.M.C.A., editor of "The Pennsylvanian," member of the first Mask and Wig chorus, assistant manager of the football team and a member of the Varsity track team. In 1898, with Josiah C. McCraken, he initiated the University Settlement House which provided social services and vacation activities for indigent children. Remington headed the Track Olympic team in the games held in England and then in France in 1900. After graduating he taught at the Delancey School for a brief period, 1900-1901. Shortly thereafter he attended the Virginia Theological Seminary, graduating with his B.D. in 1905 and his D.D. in 1918. Remington maintained an active career in Episcopal ministry retiring as bishop in 1951.
From the description of Scrapbook, 1879-1901. (University of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122614790
