Lincoln University - Lion Yearbook (Lincoln University, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 38 of the 1928 volume:

Commencement Jlumfcer LINCOLN NEWS Htncoln JJetoa taff G. C. MORSE.... J. A. BAILEY.... L. J. MARTIN.. J. H. MURPHY J. L. CLARKE J. S. JONES. LITERARY STAFF ...Editor-In-Chief W. E. LONGSHORE....................Athletic Editor ....Associate Editor A. H. THOMAS..........................News Editor ....Associate Editor I. D. FAULKNER...................Art Editor ...Literary Editor T. C. VALENTINE...................Columnist BUSINESS STAFF .Easiness Manager F. L. TURNER....................Advertising Manager Assistant Manager F. S. BELCHER..................Circulation Manager H. M. MASON................Secretary-Treasurer ASSOCIATE EDITORS TO COMMENCEMENT NUMBER W. L. FORRESTER E. U. ROBINSON J. W. HAYWOOD R. S. WATSON T. R. WEBER A. H. ANDERSON C. E. HENSON Entered us second cluw matter in U. S. Pu t Office. Lincoln University. Pa.. October. 1925. Subscription, $1.50 per year, including connnenccincnt numltcr. Published every October, Novem- ber, January, March und May. 2 LINCOLN NEWS INAUGURATION PROCESSION. OCTOBER. 1927 Jforctoorb I WAS conceived in doubt just three years ago. They called me The Lincoln News. At my birth, my doom was foretold—I was given just three months to live. But now 1 celebrate my third birthday. I wanted to celebrate it by honoring the senior class, but they, two officials of the faculty, threw mud at me saying that I was not worthy. And yet I live and am growing stronger. I know that I was puny, subject to extinction, but I lived in hope of a better day. 1 have a few friends who helped me—two seniors who saw possibilities of curing me, of giving me freedom, and I am thankful that I have been nursed to be stronger. But now I am beginning to think for myself. I know why some hate me, wish me total extinction. They fear that I may grow strong and unruly— that 1 may defy them like an incor- rigible child. But I am not bad—I have my faults, but I could be worse. Yes, they are afraid of me, afraid of my influence. It is through such media as I that seven stu- dent editors were asked to resign their positions because they dared to express themselves. No wonder that they refuse me succor when I am in need. I thought students were sent to Col- lege to think and not what to think. They have branded me because 1 have forsakencd the old and now believe in new things,—the practical and broad things. And though they think I should die, I shall live. I shall be the medium for pent- up expressions, for true facts, for the endless stretch of life between the pathetic and humor- ous. Though I was conceived in doubt, I still live. LINCOLN NEWS ®ln Clagg of ’ 28 President EARLE U. ROBINSON Vice-President EDWARD W. STRATTON, JR. Secretary GEORGE C. MORSE Treasurer . THEODORE R. ESPY Albert H. Anderson Wallace L. Forrester Lawrence N. Phillips Theodore R. Anderson Mark M. Gibson William Pickens, Jr. Joseph A. Hailey William H. Giles Shelby A. Rooks Fannin S. Belcher, Jr. Peter J. Hall, Jr. Herbert St. Clair Theodore M. Belcher Louis E. Harmon John N. Sanders Ulysses G. Bourne John W. Haywood, Jr. Edward S. Silvera Alger L. Brown Charles E. Henson William H. Sinklcr, Jr. Frank A. Brown John A. Hihhler, Jr. Albeit L. Smith, Jr. Roberf A. Bryant Richard H. Hill Earle C. Smith Jesse M. Burnett De Courcy Holder William A. Stanford Marcus E. Carpenter Samuel L. Jackson Robert S. Taylor John VV. Caulder Harry 0. Johnson Hal H. Timmons, Jr. Jabez L. Clarke Roland J. Jones Charles T. Valentine George V. Coleman, Jr. Ernest R. Kimbrough Orville R. Walls Malcolm G. Dade Henry A. McPherson George R. Watkins Harvey M. Diggs Arthur P. Motley Richard S. Watson. Jr. James E. Dorsev Leon H. Murray Vincent E. Waxwood Joseph E. Dyer William C. Paul Thomas R. Webber Isaac D. Faulkner David 0. Penn Donald W. Wyatt Kenneth E. Fletcher Daniel B. Perry John T. Peterson Isaiah T. Young asaho’g mtjo of ’28 First Second Third Most Popular Hill Robinson . . . Rooks Biggest Bluffer . ,T. Belcher .Hill Carpenter Most Studious . Morse F. Belcher Faulkner J oiliest .St. Clair Valentine Phillips Most Business-like Clarke Paul Dorsey Laziest Timmons Kimbrough T. Belcher First to Get Married Watkins . . Peterson E. Smith Best Athlete Bryant . .Young Hihhler Class Pest Perry T. Belcher Dade Class Politician Stratton .Murray Espy Loudest Dresser . . .E. Smith Robinson Rooks Quietest A. Smith Wyatt . MacPherson Class Pessimist .T. Belcher . Perry • Webber Most Handsome Robinson -F. Belcher . . .St. Clair Biggest Social Baron Robinson . Stratton . Watson Most Cynical Morse . .Watson . Pickens J. ARTHUR HAILEY Stump Joseph came In us from New Orleans where lie completed his high school work, lie lias several distinctions to his credit, such us being the shortest ami most vocifer- ous member of the cluss. He has an un- usual propensity for selecting lull dance partners ul most of the social functions, lie is an excellent debater and orator. Be- ing industrious and studious we expect him to become famous in law nnd journalism after graduation. Memlier of Varsity De- buting Teams 3. 4, Della Sigma Chi De- bating Society. Associate Editor of I.incoi.n Nkws I. Class Baseball Team 3. 4. I’hi Bela Sigma fraternity and honor student. THEODORE M. BELCHER Comrade Theodore hails from Iva. South Carolina, lie quickly displayed bis forensic ability, making the varsity debating team in bis Freshman year. We regret that lie lias forsaken this calling and turned his inter- ests in other fields. He declares he is a socialist and an extreme radical. Being comical and argumentative lie is very popular among the student body, lie plans to study luw in graduate school. Member of Varsity Debuting Teams 1, Soccer 2, 3. 4. Glee Club I. 2. Student Council 3. and honor student. ALGER L BROWN “ WrfiV Head Alger prepared at Gillespie Normal. Cnrdelc, Ca. He entered Lincoln in 23, but later decided to slay out a year and join us. Alger, so it is rumored, played football to win a young lady's heart and took his punishment like a martyr, lie is quite ambitious and studious, being inter- ested in science. He plans to enter the Meliarry Dental School. Class Fuutliull 1. 2, Member of I’hi Beta Sigmu fraternity. KORBUT A. BRYANT l a� h-ky Very modest athlete; three-letter man: veritable woman hater. Holds record In shot put. javelin throw, dis- cus. Very congenial chap and witty. Always smiling and u diligent student. Member of Kappa Alpha Psl Fra- ternity. THEODORE R. ANDERSON Ted Theodore hails from the sunny State of South Carolina. He prepared for Lincoln at S. C. State College. One wonders how so much agility of form and wisdom can Ik- contained in such a diminutive stature. Nevertheless “Ted has held down the third hag continuously, lie also “shocked himself by making second group. Of course, athletes arc beloved by girls, so draw your own conclusions. We expect him to enter Howard Medical School. Varsity baseball 2. 3. Captain 4. Member of I’hi Alpha I’lii fraternity. FANNIN S. BELCHER. JR. Prof Fannin prc|� ared for Lincoln at Dunbar High, of Washington. I). C. This dciMinuir student has many «listinclions, especially in dramatics, lie has surprised us by his ability in interpretive dances anil imperson- ations on the stage. Being an excellent English student, he serves as instructor in English. He expects to loach English und dramatics in Washington, I). C. Member I’hi lambda Sigma. I’rcs. of Musk und Wig Club, Circulation Manager of Lincoln Nkws. Omegu I’si I’hi, winner of prize in English 3. and honor student. ULYSSES C. BOURNE Lillie Hoy Ulysses hails from Frederick. Mil., und by his genial nature he bus won many friends while here at Lincoln. He is sub- ject to rather puerile outbursts when he is excited, hence the nick-name. “Lillie Boy.” lie is interested in science and in- tends to take medicine at Meliarry. Mem- ber of Bridge Club, Class Baseball 3, -I, Kappa Alpha I’si fraternity. FRANK A. BROWN Fay Frank graduated from Three Hills. St. Mary. Jamaica, und s| cnt a year in Har- lem High School. Studious, energetic and congenial these arc bis attributes. And his social prestige extends to the remote re- gions of the glnlie. Frank likes to urgue und his main athletic pastime is cricket. Frank is a promising orator, but lie has forsaken his gift, lor lie pluns to study medicine at Edinburgh. Scotland. Class Orator 3, Class Chaplain 4. Member of I’hi licta Sigmu fraternity and honor stu- dent. J. MacSHANN HU It NETT “Texas Burnett, the rollicking Romeo from the rolling rills, finished at some anonymous High School in Cleburne, Texas. After attending Wiley College for one year, lie left the Land-lichind-llie-Sun ami cumc to Lincoln somewhat frightened and intimi- dulcd by the noisy rabble. Now bis stem loriun voice may In- heard at all nightly hours pronoune.ing endless malediction� und vituperations upon the head of some hapless card partner. So proud of the land oi hi� nativity is lie that he responds only to the appellation “Texas. “Tex exhibits unusual mental ucumcn in the fields of chemistry und biology, and in- tends to pursue a medical course at Mc- Gill. lie is a member of Alpha I’hi Alpha. MARCUS E. CARPENTER Carp Mark comes front Jersey City, N. J.. finishing Dickinson High ScIiimiI in '24. lie lias several distinctions, sucli as a lion among 1 lie ladies who know him and chief jockey in his class. “Carp lias made the firs! group in his firsl two years and earned a scholarship of 5200. for four yeurs from the I . R. R. Rod Cups’ Scho'arship Society. Member of Rota Kappa Chi. Varsity Itaskcllull 3. 4. Alpha I’hi Alpha fratern- ity and honor sudent. Marcus plans to study medicine. JABEZ CLARKE Stale Julies has had u varied ex|ieriencc before coming to Lincoln. From u street car con- ductor in Havana, to noted business en- terprises, will proliahly he the story of his life. Born in Jamaica, ho caught the vision of his compatriot. Marcus Cur- vey. and came to Lincoln to prepare, lie is noted for lieing business-like, frunk and studious. Business manager of Lincoln News 4. Secretary-Treasurer Lincoln News, 2. 3, prize winner in oratory 1. 2, 3, honor student. HARVEY M. DIGGS “Mack Harvey has a quiet demeanor, und has decorum of a perfect gentleman, lie pre- pared for Lincoln at Booker Washington High. Norfolk. Va. Naturally he allied himself to the Tidewater Club. His hobby i« science and his assiduous work in sci- ence has earned him a second group stand- ing. Diggs plans to study medicine ut Harvard Medical School. Member of Bela Kappa Chi anil Omega Psi Phi. JOSEPH E. DYER Joe Joseph coining from Clarksville. Texas, emerged in liewildcrmcnt from Wiley Academy. Spent two years in Wiley Col- lege, ami then came to Lincoln. Joe is quite impular socially and we don't wonder since he is a handsome athlete. Joseph ex- pects to travel extensively abroad. Memlx-r of Varsity Football Team 3. 4. Track Team 4. Mask und Wig Club. The “Firm and Alpha Phi Alpha fruternily. ISAAC I). FAULKNER Stringbeans Uuuc has two hobbies- -drawing cartoons and div-ecling cat� in the biological labora- tory. His proficiencv in biology won him recognition and lie was appointed labora- tory Instructor in Biology. Isaac should he an artist, hut lu- ha elected medicine for his life’s profession. Member of Ih-tu Kappa Chi. and Art Editor of Lincoln News 3. 4, Kappa Alphu Psi and honor student. JOHN W. CAULDER “Lillie Shag” John prepared ut Dunluir High School, Lexington, Ky. He was a lover of science, so much so, that his eyesight has been affected by the extensive use of the micro- scope. John is also a lover of pretty girls as his social culendur will prove. John plans to enter Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Member of Beta Kup|iu Chi. student instructor in physics. Phi Bela Sigma. CEORCE W. COLEMAN. JR. George hails from Roanoke. Vo., u pro- duct of St. Paul. Luwrrnceville. Va. Ceorge has a propensity of falling in and out of love, unil is noted for the expression. “I’m u Lincoln Man. lie is very studious, friendly and gentle. He plans to enter Howard Medical School. Member of Beta Kuppu Chi, Phi Beta Sigma fraternity and Imnor student. JAMES E. DORSEY “Lord Jim James hails from Chicago, graduating from Tuskegee Institute. It didn’t take Lincoln long to discover that “Lord Jim |M sscssed unusual musical talent. He has been a member of the college quartette for four years, holding the position of di- rector and manager during the last three yeur . He organized the Music Club in his Sophomore ycur. James is also a good athlete. Memlier of Varsity Rusketliull. Varsity Football 3, Director of Music Club. Alpha Phi Alpha. Jimmie plans to teach music while studying harmony und compo- sition. THEODORE E. ESPY Red Red comes from Daytona Beach, Flor- ida. and is a product of Floridu A. M.—class of '24. Here we present the Saluiutorian of the class, for lie achieved first group for the three year� he � | enl with us. Theodore is a marvelous chem- ist, consequently lie was Instructor in Chemistry for two years. His chief recrea- tion is “bulling in dormitory congresses. Theodore hag decided his profession will In- either medicine or business. Memlier of Beta Kappa Chi, Soccer Team. Class Bu ebull 3, 4. Treasurer of Class 3, 4. and honor student. WILLIAM II. GILES “Clem William represent Chase City. Va., at Lincoln, lie is very witty anil friemlly. William is often seen hiking through the country communing with nature, meilitul- ing deeply -hence he is quite u philoso- pher. William plans to teach. We wonder what will become of his “ohl laily” Bry- ant. Such a fitting couple, a perfect team in romical things! JOHN W. HAYWOOD, JK. “Dean John is a graduate of Douglas High School, Baltimore, lie has a distinction of In'ing a linguist, lieing well versed in Latin. Creek, German, ami French, lie won (heg pardon) a Bihlc in hi Bible Course for his knowledge of the scrip- tures. John also strums a “mean ukclele. He has manifested his pedagogical ability as Instructor in Greek. John plan to leach languages. Mcmln-r of Phi Lambda Sigma, Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, honor student. JOHN A. IIIBBLKK “Love This little fellow coining from Little Rock. Ark., is one of the speediest, shifti- est, and brilliant quarterbacks in recent athletic history of Lincoln. What he lacked in weight, be more than made up in pluck, speed, and elusiveness. John’s scintillat- ing performance on the gridiron once cause,! ihc great Red Grange to exclaim enthusiastically, “The little fellow! John will proliahly study medicine. Memlier of “Firm, Varsity Football 1. 2. 3, 4. Var- sity Baseball 2, 3, 4. Class Track Team, ICappa Alpha Psi fraternity. DE COURCY HOLDER “Doc l)e Courcy was born in the British West Indies, and prepared for Ids life's work in various schools before coming to Lincoln. Those who know hint well, have learned that he is quiet, contented, and very oblig- ing. His success in medicine in the future is assured by his scltolaslic endeavors in the sciences, lie has not told us where he plans to pursue his study of medicine. Member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity. MARK GIBSON “Baby-Face Mark prepared for Lincoln at Dunbar High, Okmulgee. Oklahoma, and finished in 23. Mark came here young, hut oh. so serious. In fact. Ire planned to “preach the Word, but Mark lias acquired other in- terests, scholastic as well as feminine. Mark is gifted with a facility of s|x-ech that attracts his listeners, hence he is noted as an orator, debater, and -well, let the girls name it. Memlier of Y. M. C. A. Cabinet 3. 4. Delta Sigma Chi Varsity De- bating Team 3. 4. Captain of Soccer Team 4. Track Team 3. 4. Phi Beta Sigma fra- Irrnily. LOUIS EDWARD HARMON Baltimore, Mil. “Lou If you read tlie papers, you know this chap. In collegiate circles his name is a synonym for basketliall and, can he go? Any of his opponents will tell you that he can—and Imw! His excellent leader- ship of last season's cagers was largely responsible for the never-say-die spirit of the team. “Lou” is also one of the lies! fiddlers on the campus, has a sweet tenor voice, and, inciilenlally, he Itelongs to the class of “heavy lovers that one hears so much aliout nowadays. In spite of all the honors which have been hru|icd upon “Lou he has always remained a regular fellow. CHARLES E. HENSON “llenny This young man hails from Baltimore, a product of Douglas High School. Charles has a musical laugh that resounds fre- quently in Cresson Hall. A friendly |tcr- sonage, skilled in manipulating a piano and agile «lancer despite his avoirdupois and dramatic, these arc bis gifts. Mein- Iter of Glee Club 2. 3, 4, Choir 1, 2, 3, 4, Mask and Wig Club. RICHARD II. HILL “Dick” Dick” had «juile u varied career. We once thought he would become an evan- gelist or world reformer; now he is unde- cided whom to reform if trot the worhl. Having traveled through Europe and Asia, thoroughly in Russia, lie has become an authority of Communism, lie has served in most of the student affairs, representing Lincoln at conferences and recreative meetings, lie acquitl«-«l himself excellent- ly in «lelialing, meeting such team as Oxford and British Union, lie has lrcen selected as one of the commencement speaker . Richard plan to pursue the- ology after graduation. Member of Delta Sigma Chi. Varsity Debating Team 2, 3, 4, Student Y. M. C. A. Representative 1. 2. 3, 4. Preshlent of local Chapter N. A. A. C. I'., Choir 2. Glee Club 2, 3, Prcsi- «lent of Y. M. C. A. 4, Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and honor student. LEON SL JACKSON “Jack Leon is a product of Carlisle, Pa., al- though lie has attached himself to West Virginia—with a reason. His distinction lies chiefly in his ability to make his sax- ophone talk, as well as play melody. Be- ing very congenial, he has gained innumer- able friend , lie is undecided whether he is going to go into business or “loot” his way along life’s thoroughfare. Mem- ber of Choir 1. 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 2, 3, 4. University Orchestra, Manager of Bas- ketball Team 4. Kappa Alpha Psi fra- ternity. ROLAND J. JONES “Caw” Kolund i� u graduate of Douglas lligli. Baltimore. We are seldom aware of his presence liecuuse of liis quiet demeanor. Kolund has u tendency at times to be jovial, manifesting unusual wit und humor. Being very assiduous in his subjects, he has continually made the honor group. Kolund plans to study medicine uflcr graduation. Mcmlier of (Bee Club 2, Class Buskctbull Team, Varsity Tennis Team, honor student. henry a. McPherson “iMac Henry claims Sun Diego, California, as his home though he prepared for Lincoln at the Dunlwr High School, Okmulgee. Oklu. On meeting him, you would lie at- tracted by bis dignity and reserved altitude. He bus a rich huritnne voice that hus made him famous in Glee Club recitals. Though he is a good singer, “Mac” has selected medicine as his life’s profession. Member of Glee Club 2. 3, 4. Choir 2. 3, 4, soloist. Alphu I hi Alpha fraternity and honor stu- dent. ARTHUR MOTLEY “Hoops” Motley, now living in McAlestcr. Okla., ulso comes to us from Wiley College, lie belongs to The Firm, to the Varsity “L (Jub. anil to Alphu. “Hoops” has been among the honor group students since his matriculation. He is a profound philoso- pher of life anil religion; a lover of wom- en. Wiley, and Bull Sessions. A few years and “Hoops” will be an M.l). from Kdin- borough. Scotland. WILLIAM C. PAUL “uur Bill is a product of Douglas High School, Baltimore. This young Adonis is the greatest official of the class, for he bus served u un officer in numerous ca- pacities. lie lias dual propensities—social and business and we wonder bow he does it. Bill plans to study law at Howard Law School. Memlrcr of Sportsmens Club. Baltimore Club. Manager of Foot- ball 4. Pres, of Intramural A. A. Football Sipmd 1. Secretary of Senior Clu s 1. 2. DANIEL B. PERRY “D. It.” Dunicl spent two years at Morris Brown liefore he joined us in our Junior year. Daniel hus I wen elected us the class pest— and if the fuculty voted, well—we wonder how he can ask so munv unanswerable questions, lie appears to nave u profund- ity of thought. Science is his chief inter- est und the manipulation of the slide rule his hobby. Tcmperamcnlul. modest and uffluent describes this person, lie plans to study medicine at Howard Medicul School. Member of Bela Kappa Chi, Phi fit-la Sigma fraternity and honor student. ERNEST R. KIMBROUCII “llro” Here is Juck of all trades, but excep- tionally good at several. If something goes wrong in all pltuses of electricity und mechanics, see “Bro.” When lie isn’t link ering with an automobile, or making radio sets, and attuebing wires, lie might lie found presiding at dormitory congresses, where he is usually prize-winner in the mendacious art. “Bro” plans to study medicine. Manlier of Kup| a Alpha Psi. GEORGE C. MORSE “Proj.” George has several distinctions to his credit. He comes from Orange, N. J., noted for its students here, lie is the student who invariably finishes his examinations lirst, fulfilled his scholastic requirements for his degree in three and one-half ycurs. anil hus a reputation of being the most widely read undergraduate on the campus. Being a writer of promise, we expect him to Ik- successful in journalism. Member of Phi Lamlxla Sigma, Class Buskctbull 1, 2, 3. 4. Vice-President of Class 2, second prize winner of Junior English, Associate Editor of Lincoi.x Nkws 3. Kditor-in-Cliief 4. Secretary of Class 4. Phi Beta Sigma fra- ternity ami honor student. LEON II. MURRAY Murray, from the llowory fields of Lake- city. Florida, took his “prep” work at Clullin. As his name indicates be is a veritable lion, not physically, but intel- lectually. lie lias won the T. M. Scldcn prize given each year to the Frobman hav- ing the highest average of his class; the Stanford Mathematics prize; the Rodman Waitamakcr Bible, and has been for two years student Instructor in Muthemutics and laitin. He finishes Lincoln with the highest average in the class—mugna cum luude—and has been chosen Vulediclorian. Alphu claims him as one of her sons. If all goes well, Boston University will em- brace him in her Law School next year. He has tantalized the hearts of the fatal sex from the wonderful Isle of Dreums on up through Lincoln University village to the Metro|Ki!is. DAVID 0. PENN “Duke' David is another product of Douglas High School, Baltimore. “Duke” is an urtist in “billets doux” und when lie is not painting word pictures to bis ludy you will find him assembled in dormitory con- gresses. If not, lie is perusing bis organic chemistry. A more congenial chap can not be found. “Duke plans to study medi- cine after graduation. Memlier of Glee Club 3. 4. Class Busketliall 1. 2. 3, 4. LAWRENCE N. PHILLIPS “Fats” “Fuis prepared ai Slorer College. Harp- er’s Ferry, ami lie had some teaching ex- liericnce before coining litre. He is a socialist in inisehief ami ilcvoted In llie social sciences. Skilled in llie arl of water throwing, lie was unanimously elecleil as our fire chief. We expect him. after listen- ing to his plans, to lie a great financial wizard like Poiui. lie plans to enter the business field. Memlier of Y. M. C. A. Cabinet, Football Squad 3. Fire Chief 4. Omega Psi Phi fruternity. SHELBY ALBRIGHT ROOKS Stone Rooks is a down home chap bailing from Hertford. N. C. Some of us are still look- ing for Hertford oil the map. lie says that it is there and our eyesight must be a lilllr bad. However, we liave our opinion almut Hertford. “Stone has specialized in bun- combe. dabbling once in a while in the sciences. For all that, he is an honor student and is very popular among the fellows, lie was president of Pi Lambda Psi 2. 3. official pie-man 2. director of the canteen 3. 4. and is a member of Kappu Alpha Psi fraternity. Rooks is one of Pi Lambda Psi’s foremost orators, hav- ing won several prizes for his oratory, lie says he bus heard the “cull. but does not seem to lie in any haste to answer since he plans to take his M.A. next year at Penn. EDWARD SILVERA Engle Beak Silvera hails from Orange. N. J. He is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity anil is a good mixer, lie has proved him- self quite an athlete: Varsity Basketball star 2, 3. 4. Cheer Leader 4. Manager of Track Team 4, Captain of Tennis Team 4. Vice-President of Varsity “L” Club. For his high scholastic achievements in English, he is a member of the Phi Lambda Sigma Honorary English Society. He is u lover of music and also a noted l nct. His poems have appeared in various editions of Opportunity, Messenger, Crisis, and other leading magazines. In fact, he is one of the most talented men on the campus. He plans to teach languages, and Itccause of bis success as a student in that department, we feel that success awaits him. EARLE C. SMITH “Kid Scurvy” Earle is a product of Garnett High. Charleston. W. Va. A very elegant dresser, dancer and smooth talker. Earle is u mas- ter with the “billets doux” and recipient of many multi-colored perfumed letters, lie is a mun of many love� anil disappoint- ments, ambitions and friends. Earle plans to study luw after graduation. Member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity. JOHN TRUMAN PETERSON Mount Olive, N. C. “Pete” Belter a little well kept than a great ileal forgotten Those who know “Pete” intimately find lliul in him they have one of the truest and most trustworthy of friends. His sunny disposition, gentlemanly demeanor and his keen sense of humor have won for him hosts of friends, lie is the Bacteriology l.ulN� ratury Assistant and the official quiz- zer of u certain group of embryonic “med- ics” who congest his room during exams. “Pete is an honor student and a member of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity. EARL U. ROBINSON West Grove, Pa. Bobbie Graduate from West Grove II. S.. 1924; entered Lincoln U. in full of '24. Earl is a very genial fellow, and an es- lieciul fuvorite of the young ladies. His activities have been varied soccer bus called him each fall, inlramurul track, re- lay teams '25. '26. Junior prom committee- man '27. class annual stafT '23. president Senior class. These will suffice to give uu inkling of his versatility. Robinson is known by bis intimutes as “The Lover - he lives up to the name nobly and well. Oh. yes. “Robbie will study medicine, lie is a memlx-r of Phi Ib-ta Sigma fra- ternity. HERBERT M. ST. CLAIR Herb “Herb” prepared at Morgan Acudemy and spent one year ut Morgan College l� c- fore joining us- Joviality is bis chief dis- tinction and when “Bill and “Herb arc together it is a merry pair who hold the stage. This huntlsoinc chap bus an ad- dress I ook that is like a telephone direc- tory. exclusive for pretty girls. “Herb plans to study medicine at Howard Uni- versity. Member of Baltimore Club and Omega Psi I hi fraternity. WILLIAM HENRY SINKLER Summerville, S. C. ynr Prepared at Haines Institute. Augusta, Go. One d Lincoln's eminent scientists. Secretary of Beta Kappa Chi Honorary Scientific Society. Winner of second mathematics prize during Sophomore year. Now holds position of Instructor in Math. Honor group student. Athletics: Varsity Baseball. Class Football. Member id Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. Plans to study medicine at Howard. WILLIAM STANFORD Low Stanford hails from the Monumental City and. u his nick-name implies, he is rather short, lie is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, is an all-round fel- low and u giNnl mixer, lie bus athletic ten- dencies: Ran on Class Relay Team I. Broad Jumper 1. 2. Crcsson A. C. Basket- ball star I. Manager of Varsity Baseball Team 4. “Low is a lover of music—he plays the violin and lie fuiu would sing, lie is the Assistant Mailman und gets a verv generous share of the letters him- sell, some of which arc just “loo bail.” The brevity of “Low’s linear measure- ments does not seem to cause him any embarrassment whatsoever and he is u well known power in various society circles, lie is going to teach mathematics if he can find a place where one is in demand. EDWARD WILTON STRATTON Jersey Cily, N. J. “Strait” Alumnus ■( Cushing Academy. Mas . Quite a campus personage us you will see. Secretary of Student Council, Vice-Presi- drill Senior Cluss, President Intramund Council, memlier of Pi lambda I'al's Junior prom committee, has Class numeral in Basketball, memlier Honorary English Society Phi Lambda Sigma, honor group student, mrmlier of Alpha Phi Alpha fra- ternity. Much loved by I lie fair sex. Will go to Howard for medicine. HAL HERNDON TIMMONS. JR. Washington. I). C. “Too Tall” lie is a product of Dunbar II. S.. and he is familiarly known as “Stretch.” Is known far und wide as an athlete of po- tential ability. “Stretch is a “procras- tinator of first rank. imssesses an enorm- ous appetite and a decided liking for slumber. Timmons is a varsity Ictlermun and incmlicr of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity. ORVILLE R. WALLS “Rus Orville trails from our neigldxiring com- munity, Oxford, the biggest little town in the commonwealth, a product of Oxford High. Orville's hobby is wise cracks at the expense of his clussmutes. He could Ite romantic, hut lie plays the big brother part exceptionally well with his girl friends. Since he is ever assiduous in his studies, we arc certain of his success in medicine. Member of Phi Bela Sigmu fra- ternity. RICHARD WATSON “Smooth” Watson is indeed smooth Kid Vanity Fair himself, lie is the best dressed man on the campus and bus a captivating smile; at least, wc have heard that he has. Rain or shine he is always the same jolly, sociable fellow. Smooth hails from Dal- las. Texas, und bus an outlook on life thut is something gigantic, lie luis greut de- lating capacities, and we expect to hear of him some future day us a successful lawyer, especially so since he is planning to take up a law course at Chicago I1. He is un honor student and in every inch u gentleman, lie is a member of the Choir and Glee Club; a member of the Bridge Club, and a member of Kuppu Psi fra- ternity. THOMAS RUDOLPH WEBBER Wilmington. N. C. “Rudy Member of Scientific Society 3. 4. In- structor in Chemistry 3. Vice-President of Y. M. C. A. 3. 4, charter memlier of Bridge Cluh, honor student and member of Kap- pa Alpha Psi fraternity. Here wc huve a real student who luis an infinite ca- pacity for knowledge and whose keen mind holds this knowledge in a ready place. “Rudy is one of those rare cltaps who docs anything he undertakes to do excep- tionally well, lie is perhaps best known becati'e of his musical ability but those of us who know him well know that lie is also an expert chemist, a linguist, and u bridge player par excellence. ROBERT S. TAYLOR “Scrappy” A product of Cambridge High School. Maryland. Scrappy had spent a year here years ago Ix-fore he decided to finish here. Having had considerable teaching experience, we can understand why he is specializing in educational subjects. Wc expect him to lie superintendent of some school system for it is whis|icrcd around thut he is in the graft. Member of Base- lull Squad 2, 3. Class Basketliull 2. 3. 4. Omega Psi Phi fraternity. C. THEODORE VALENTINE “Val” “Vul huils front Chester High and now- lives in Newark. He is indeed a prolific and proficient | enman. lie is columnist of the Inler-State Taller, corresponding Editor of the Lincoi.n Nkws. un honor group niun. member of Alpha Phi Alpha, head toastmaster of Senior Banquet, Junior partner of Madume Winkler Delicatessen Shopjie, the only Othello extant, member of Soccer Team of ’23 und '24. ami Man- ager of Wildcat Buschull Team of '24. lie was a memlier of the Delegation to the Racial Conference ul Swarthmorc College. Valentine has chosen the field of journal- ism. GEORCE R. WATKINS “Spuds George comes front Merccrsville, N. J.. u product of I lampion Institute. “Spuds is a Senior and an industrious chap. He ixisscsscs a strong voice and has utilized it to udvanlugc, lieing a Junior orator carry- ing off one of the highly-prized Junior medals, lie also won second place in the Senior Oratorical Contest. Watkins is familiarly known as Spuds.” ami among his intimate buddies he is much compli- mented for his intense devotion to the Queen; he will study medicine. G. R. W. is a mcntlicr of Phi Beta Sigmu fra- ternity. INCENT E. WOXWORI) “H'oxy “Woxy hails from Princeton, N. J. lie hud llu- pleasure of inducting us in to our Dug” days over the rough roods. Illness interfered with his progress, mi lie is now ■me of us. A very diligent chap, quiet and congenial, lie has not decided definitely wluit to do. hut we are certain of bis suc- cess in any field. MALCOLM CRAY DADE New Redford. Mass. Afar” “Mac prcp| cd ul Williston Academy. Easlhampton. Mass. Tin- author of an un- published volume, entitled “The Revolution of a Professor, or “The Evolution of Prep.” Quite a serious chap if you wish to lake him that way. Member of varsity debating team and Delta Sigma Chi, the debuting fraternity. Ci es in for social and Y. M. C. A. work, being a member of the local Y. M. C. cabinet. Member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. Ilis aim is law at IL H. ALBERT II. ANDERSON “Andy Albert, more generally known as Andy, is u raw product of Howard High in Wilmington. For some hitherto un- seemly reason lie entered college. Dur- itia four-year exposure he has achieved no small renown. One hears him roaring in Imltomless basso on the Glee Club, Choir, and University Quartette; one sees him sporting the key of Phi Lambda Sig- ma Honorary English Society; one ob- serves him wearing class numerals in Bas- ketball; one finds him under the banners of Alpha Phi Alpha. ISAIAH T. YOUNG “Ike Isaiah came to us in our Junior year after preparing at Morgan Academy and Morgan College. Ike is the youngest of the famous brother athletes, one of whom was the laic U. S. Young, coach of tile University. “Ike” is both a .-.indent and an uthletc and a good mixer. Though he hails front East Orange. N. J., lie has adopted Baltimore as his home for some good reason, lie ex- pects to leach and coach ufter graduation. Member of Varsity Footlnd! 3. Basketball 3. 4, Track 3, 4, Omega Psi Phi fraternity. KENNETH E. FLETCHER New Haven. Conn. “Ken “Ken” came to us from New Haven High School highly recommended as a truck man. which “rep” he has more than justified during his four years at Lincoln. “Ken” also sings first tenor in the Glee Club and Choir (when he gels up in lintel. Member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. Will study medicine at Howard. W. L FORRESTER Bridge|H� rl, Conn. “WaUie Graduated from Bridgeport II. S.; ma- triculated at Lincoln in Fall of '24. Inter- ested in scientific curricular. Footliall holds major interest in sports. “Wallic” is campus doctor, a genial and congenial chap with a decided liking for the ladies. He expects to take medicine. “Wallie is a member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity. PETER L. HALL “Pete Peter is a product of Dunbar High. Washington. I). Peter has traveled over many lands and the seven seas, and there- by gathered anecdote and experiences that are interesting to hear. “Pete's hobby is science, for lie spends most of Irs lime in lab. lie pluns to study medicine. Member of Beta Kup|� a Chi, student instructor in anatomy, histology and biology. JOHN N. SANDERS “Fang “Fung huils from Kansas City, Kansas, anil spent one of bis college years at Wil- bcrforce liefore joining us. Wit he has. a gift that he revealed after spending a year of taciturnity with us. “Fang lias a laugh that echoes in Cresson Hall after he cracks his usual for the Imys. Member of Glee Club 2, 3, Choir 2. 3, Class Basketball 2, 3. 4. II. 0. JOHNSON “ . or Graduated from Mary Potter Memorial School; matriculated at Lincoln U in Full of 24. II. 0. answers to the sobriquet of Red.” He is a star outfielder, is known as the intramural fly-hawk— Pi Lumhdu Psi's most reliable and brilliant star of the diamond. “Red is the campus head mailman and is an aspirant for the mantle of the apostles. II. 0. expects to enter the Seminary of his alma muter. Member of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity. ALBERT L. SMITH Hermit” Albert hails from North Fork. W. Vo.. and came to join us in our Junior year. Allicrt lives alone like a recluse, mingling little with the students; so little is known about him except that lie likes chemistry and plans to study medicine. WILLIAM PICKENS. JR. “Dean William prepared at Townsend Harris Hull. A queer chap indeed—temperamen- tal as most great musicians are. and sub- ject to puerile outbursts of emotion. “Bill is a good student and has radical leanings. As a pianist he is A No. I and lie also possesses a good voice. “Bill’s romantic urge lias just liccn culled from its dormant stuge. He plan to study law. Member of Musk and Wig Club 3. 4. (Bee Club 2. 3. I. and Omega Psi I hi fraternity. DONALD WHEELER WYATT “Chink This quiet, unassuming person huils from Baltimore and is a very | opulur fellow, lit- is very studious and has been an honor student throughout his life at Lincoln. He bus specialized in Buncomlie and has really enjoyed the course , lie is one of Pi Lambda Psi’s few social workers. Chink” ha athletic tendencies also: Cresson A. C. Baskrtlnll Team I. Tennis Team 2. 3. 4. Manager of Tennis Team 4. mcmlicr of Varsity “L” Club, lie is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi, one of the founders of the Bridge (dub and pluns to spend bis life in Social Service work. We wish him much success. LINCOLN NEWS 11 ifeiatorp of tbe Class of '28 EARLY in September of 1924, there began to arrive at our local railroad station, all sorts of curious boxes and boys and trunks, lienring strange names and coming from widely different places. These were soon followed by faces and manners equally strange; and at the mercy of hostile sophomores, completely unknown even to one another, we soon found ourselves constituting the Freshman class of that year. Those were the days when sophomores came from St. Louis, Louisville and New Or- leans; when the Zeus was ugly, contemptible, ami from Baltimore; when the woods were dark and the moon was low; when the distance from Oxford after midnight was more than four miles. Under these very trying circumstances, we turned natur- ally to the relief which co-operation and organization usually afford, and the result was the election of I). J. Thomas as our first president. He was assisted by very efficient subordinates, ami they succeeded in curbing the activities of our enemies, and we now liegan to feel at home. In the annual Sophomore-Freshman football game, we won a moral victory, and only the craftiness of the officials kept us “in our places.” We had already liecn well rep- resented on the Varsity and although that was Lincoln’s most successful year on the gridiron, and every position was stoutlv contested, two of our men played remarkably well in the Thanksgiving game, and were thus awarded the coveted letter. But in the annual debate between the two classes, even the artifice and the cunning of the judges could not deny ns our desserts, and the result was an unanimous decision in our favor. We were represented by the distinguished gentleman from South Carolina; the former Ambassador to Russia; and one who was later to attract attention as the boy poet. In the track and field events, we also look prizes, and we still find pleasure in recalling the very brilliant per- formances of Robinson, Gibson, Bost, West, Bryant, Stan- ford and the others. In basketball, the Cresson team com- posed of Silvcra, Morse, Wyatt, Carpenter, Penn, Dalton and Jones was the Ivest comhinat:on on the campus. It was not an eventful year at college, this first vear at college. Our activities were so definitely restricted and regulated that little social diversion was possible. But it meant for us the beginning of a most precious experience: it meant that we would select our friends according to our own notion of wluil manhood should be: that now, for the first time, unassisted by our parents with their preferences of neighborhood and denomination, we were at liberty to set our own standards and draw our own conclusions. And out of this experience have come friendships that will be life-long: that will in future years hallow and make sacred the place which fostered them. The beginning of the sopho- more year saw many changes. Our president this year was Shelby A. Rooks of North Carolina. A few of our class- mates failed to return, but our ranks were recruited by men entering as sophomores from other colleges. We, all of us, returned with the avowed purpose of wreaking venge- ance upon the incoming freshman. And so when Zeus Mizell arrived, we had the usual round of shouting, break- ing doors and windows, and cutting hair, and midnight excursions. And here’s another record. Not one sopho- more was suspended from the university that year for haz- ing. For the first time in the history of the school the freshmen wore tags bearing the image of a dog. (Credit for both of these remarkable achievements is due largely to the Socialist leader from South Carolina.) In both football and the debate, we again acquitted our- selves well. In the latter we won the cup, in the former we annihilated the “Preps.” The work this year was really more absorbing and in- teresting than that of the preceding year. Most of us had “the cat,” several had chemistry (Chi Sigma); and not a few elected Dean’s philosophy. Much of the work of freshman year had been monotonous. But now we began to think of ourselves as college men, and we frequently wrote letters back home using such words as “Pectoanli- brae in I is” and “epipbenomenalism.” Before we could realize that the snow had melted, the invitations were out for Phi Delta Pi’s Junior Prom. We didn’t think of trying to go ourselves, but we simply said, “If we ever get a chance at that, we’ll hit it, and hit it hard.” And so we thought of little else during the re- mainder of sophomore year. Even when we returned in Junior year, our plans for eclipsing the prom of the previous year were made ami everything was done as in preparation for and leading up to the grand event. The officers of the sophomore year had been retained. There were many new men this year coming from the Junior Colleges of the South. The dance in honor of the senior class was the principal event of the vear. It was a success, so the pretty girls thought. And who does not remember the party that follower!? The next high spot was Ivy Day. It was conspicuous for its failure. The plans were made; the stone was cut, the programs printed, the caps and gowns at the station (C. 0. I). I and then the whole thing upset. The hoys decided, well, you don’t see any, do you? — Senior year began with the class enrollment practically the same as it had been the preceding year. This year, Earle U. Robinson, of Pennsylvania, was president of the class. On registration day, there was a grand rush for “soft” courses. Everybody elected Practice Teaching, In- troduction to Teaching, and History of Education. Even the president’s advanced Greek was popular. We wanted our time for other things than study. There were pinochle games; week-end trips; odd hours in the library; basket- ball games; afternoon naps and midnight “bull sessions,” none of which could Ixr neglected for the sake of such in- consequential things us books. The stones and the green benches were now used freely. The annual ball by the Junior class in our honor was, we must confess, a slight improvement upon our own, and every senior thought the occasion warranted his most genu- ine respect and gratitude. They’re good men—only they came to college a vear too late. And then came commencement. Theodore Espy was selected as salutatorian, and Leon Murray as valedictorian. Both are from Florida. Frameup. (Panicky was sick when he returned from the baseball trip. 1 Glass night undergraduate orations—graduation exercises—senior ban- quet—senior ball and the trick was done. We had come lo college; we had learned a few lh:n«s about men and books; we had studied (sometimes hard and seriously); (Continued on Page 18) 12 LINCOLN NEWS Class ipropljm� By Tko Valentine THE Editor of this journal has assigned mo to llic task of writing a prophecy. It is my final write-up as an undergraduate. And as I retrospect a hit, my write-ups have been terrible hut the undegraduate period has been marvelous. I find—as 1 thought I wouldn't—al- ready a hit of sadness stealing over me as I contemplate the leaving of these classic shades, the enjoyable community life and the leisure; even compulsory chapel and «-lass attendance, the various restrictions ami three years of the Refectory food do not inspire the high amount of haired and denunciation, that they once did. But hack to the subject of Prophecies. I infer from the type of Prophecies that I have read—that I am—as far as my limitations will allow,—to paint a glorious picture of the sons of Lincoln, leaping obstacles and sprinting all along the rock-ribbed highway that leads to success. Pro- jecting the camera lens into an era some thirty years hence. I am supposed to reveal a glorious setting of pomp, pres- tige, power, luxury, and international acclaim for each of the present group of Seniors, seventy per cent, of whom were sluggards or possessed of only average ability during their college days. Of the remaining thirty per cent., hand-shakers, snap course choosers, and dull pluggers were generouslv sprinkled throughout. As long as I don't get personal I can say all this. Hanging in effigv, requires loo much effort, hazing is taboo; a jumbled schedule of Track Meets, Baseball Games, pike-watching and Exams will he at hand when this issue makes its appearance. Those rea- sons plus my heavy battery of loyal supporters such as Belcher, Watson, Morse and a couple of others will prob- ably immunize me from physical injury. However be that as it may, unless things change about so that 2 and 2 make 0: Marcus Gnrvev liecomes Pope of the Calliope Church and the College Humor Magazine becomes a standardized College textbook. Who's Who, or Dun and Bradstrccl won’t have to go into extra volumes for the insertion of a stupendous list of glowing deeds and marvelous contribu- tions of the present group under discussion. And at that I feel that the present harvest of graduates arc not a whit visiting old class rooms, looking up various reminders of other institutions. Back again to the subject of Prophecies. Here comes the ballyhoo. Class Reunion Time, 1958; Place. Lincoln University; Characters. Mem- bers of the Class of 1928. The men have assembled in the bamiucl room «if the Walter G. Alexander building. The enjoyable dutv of visiting old class rooms, looking up various reminders of their college days, and just lolling about, have engaged the attentions «if the old grads for the past two da vs. Now as they are seal« d about the banquet table, inquines into the whereabouts and activities of the class members are in order. Omitting all the circumlocutory passages. I pre- sent forthwith a chronicling of the world status of the as- sembled individuals. Jaltez L. Clarke. Master of C«� remonie«. is President of Haiti. In his eahmel are: Dr. Theodor Bai|e« The Right Reverend Shelby Rooks; the popular e -Har -.- d Profes- sor Kohl. Aurelius Brvanl fwe knew him in our «•olWo «lavs at Panicky), and Do Courcv Holder. Editor «if the Hai'ian Daily Crimes. Awaiting execution in the new one hundred and ninety-two storv jail are the world-famous Radicals and Revolutionists: Ri -hard Hurst Hill. Tlieodore Belcher and I-awrence Phillips. Albert Anderson. James Dorsey. Henry McPherson and Charles Henson, despite their advanced years, are still playing to packed houses on the three-a-day circuit, which includes the three big Earl Robinson Vaudeville Houses, located at Avondale, Oxford and Elkview. William Stanford, the silvery-longued orator, is serving his third consecutive term as Speaker of the House of Rep- resentatives. Pause with me a moment while I shed a tear in memory «•r our beloved William Pickens, now remembered as the “Mad Pianist” and permanently residing in the Robert Strafford Taylor Psychopathic Hospital for Mental In- curables. Richard Watson, former U. S. Attorney General, and now engaged again in his private practice, is defending the “Man of a Thousand Loves”. William Howard Giles, now up on a charge of Polygamy. Ernest Kimbrough has the largest Presbyterian Church in Wildwood, New Jersey. Frank Brown is his leading Elder and the Diocese is under the jurisdiction of Bishop Peter Hall. Fannin Belcher, Joseph Dyer, and David Penn an million dollar year stars in the Waxwood-Wyall Pictures Corporation. Malcolm Dade is President of the La-Ein Strait Hair Preparation and Sundries Corporation. Jesse McShane Burnell and Theodore Espy have co- jointly invented a Never Expiring Cigarette. Ulysses Bourne, William Sinkler and Earle Smith are dancing instructors in the II. O. Johnson Terpsicborean Academy. John Peterson is Chief Justice of the U. S. Supreme Court. William Paul. Orville Walls and Mark Gihson are Associate Justices. Hal Timmons is an internationally famous gal� crasher. John Hayward and I«onis Harmon are joint owners of a Billiard Emporium in Ballimon . George Coleman is Night Clerk in the Louisville Caulder Hotel. Roland Jones is head usher in the First Congregat innui ist Church of Pine Bluff. Arkansas. John llibbler is the Pastor. Loon Jackson and Arthur Motley, wearers of Phi Bela Kappa keys and holders of Doctor of Philosophy de- grees, are Professors in the College Department of Lincoln University. Loon Murrav is a thrice also-ran candidate for the Florida Stale legislature. Edward Silvern is a writer «if Slogans and Composer of that famous Ballad: “For the Middle of her Face is ’lie S -enter.” Albert Smith and Ed Stratton are political bosses. George Walkms and Rudolph Webber are still residing at the Old Folks’ Home. Kenneth Fletcher was recently appointed Postmaster General of L’lteria, succeeding Marcus Car|ienter who has gone into the Co«-oanul business. Herbert St. Clair holds a concession at Monte Carlo and Isaiah Young and John Sanders are Baccarat Dealers in the main salon of the Monte Carlo Casino. (Continual on Page Iff) LINCOLN NEWS 13 jfflib pear ( rabuateg, ’29 MKI.VIN W. MASON Melvin come from a smull island in llie Wc l Indies. This young man is very (|iiiel anil modest, lie reads Latin Imiter than sonic of ns can read English, and as for science, lie is impatient because lie must wait a few more months hefore lie can start his medical subjects. Melvin will graduate in February with honors, wc are certain. Til RODOR K C. WILLIAMS “Chubby Chubby is one of our heavyweight stu- drnls—heavy in weight and heavy with the ladies, lie comes from Jersey City, where smart young students are not hookworms, hut social harotis. A very congenial chap, once cynical, hut uguin in love can lie said of him. Mis scholastic interests have earned him u niche among the honor men listed in the catalogue. We are sorr he started a semester ton late to finish with us. Theo- dore will study medicine after graduation. .MELVIN MASON THEODORE WILLIAMS THE CLASS OF 1929 Jjisftorp of ’29===funtor Class Ii the Fall of 25, seventy men, t|ttile green, marched up (lie oft-trod pullt of Lincolns eaillpns for llie firs! lime. We received u “gorgeous” welcome, in fad lltere was loo tniicli enjoyment, Iml dial joy was loo one- sided. Of dial former number now, only Iwenly-five re- main. Tis almost like die stand of “The Last of die Mohicans,” for each year llie number of original students «if die class lessens. Of ibis seventy (listed in the ’25 and 26 catalogue) some were claimed by the class of ’28, some are married, and others drop| ed out for reasons unknown lo IIS. Horace Lassiter entered the “World” from which no mortal was ever known lo return. Paul Gibson and Hamp- ton ilaidt have become afliliale l with the order of St. Hem-dick's. “Wop” Kdwards, we hear, is carrying the “pretties” around in Georgia this year. Heiijautin Laharce is a student at Princeton. Thurgood Marshall came back this year, but due to an accident, was forced to leave scluud for ibis term. The same was die fate of James K. (Chicago) Steele. Kcv. Scott, we understand, has quite a large church in one «� f the Southern Stales. In its second and third years '29 welc«ime«l to its ranks many newcomer� , which helped fill the depleted ranks. Phi Della Tlu-ta is tin smallest class on the campus, and is perhaps the weakest as regards athletics, but whether weak ««r strong, whether large « r small, our class just the same. If LINCOLN NEWS PHI LAMBDA SIGMA LITERARY SOCIETY $ )i lamfaba tgma Hiterarp orietp CHARLES E. LEE,...............................President BOOKER T. WASHINGTON..........................Secretary HOWARD JASON..................................Treasurer LANGSTON HUGHES ALBERT ANDERSON GEORGE C. MORSE EDWARD STRATTON, J R. EDWARD SILVERA FANNIN S. BELCHER, JR. JOHN HAYWOOD LITERATI LANGSTON HUGHES belongs to the school of young Negro Poets. His two volumes of poems, “Weary Blues” and “Fine Clothes to An Old Jew” have been heralded as one of the achievements of the New Negro. This young student, once prolific with his poetical expressions and “blues” interpretations has forsaken the muses to study. We expect him to resume writing not only in poetry, but also in prose. Edward Silvcra writes poetry that earns the praise of critics who generally dislike most of the art of young Negro writers. His poems have appeared in magazines and Caroling Dusk, an anthology edited by Countee Cullen. We are expecting a volume of verse from him in the future. George C. Morse has a satirical propensity that makes his prose effective. George says he is going to be an iconoclast and write essays and novels that will be different. His work with the Lincoln News as editor has stamped him already as a journalist. Theodore Valentine is a humorist whose articles about Lincoln and its students appear weekly in The Inter-State Tattler. He has a talent to write satire that will make one laugh and yet reveal an undertone of truth that is food for thought. Journalism is his well-chosen field. Fannin S. Belcher, student instructor in English, has had an article “Black Magic and White” published by the Messenger. We are expecting to read stories and essays by him in the future. LINCOLN NEWS 15 poet’s Corner LOVERS RETURN (Song for a Deserted Woman) Ma old lime daddy Came back home Iasi night. His face was pale an' His eyes didn't look just right He says to me I'm Cornin' home to you So sick an lonsome I don't know what to do. 0, men treats women Just like a pair o' shoes. I say treats women Like a pair o' shoes—, They kicks ’em round an Does ’em like they choose. I looked at ma daddy,— Lawd! an’ I wanted to cry. He looked so thin.— Lawd! that I wanted to cry. Rut de devil told me Damn a lover Comes home to die! Lancston Huciies. NOW—TO LINCOLN Your sunsets Are a red gold voice Singing a sad amen. And the gray cloud streak Over Oxford way Is a finger Writing “The End.’’ CONFESSION TO THE ETERNAL SHE Someday I will be your lost ecstacy When your lips cease to utter love’s lay. For I am the god your love created A god with feet of clay. Some day I will be your fondest dream That will into fragments crumble. And you will see me through a mist of tears Broken, despised and humble. Some day your shrine of love where stands My image to remember when I was born. Will be a dismal vaulted tomb For me, the dead creature of your scorn. For I have known such deaths before— In such numerous tombs have I lain. I do not care to be resurrected And be forced to live and die again. George Chester Morse, ’22. NEGRO COMPOSER Bring me the weirdness Of a jungle night— Bring me the sighs of tropic winds Blowing through palm trees— Bring me the staccato of tom toms Beaten by bare black boys Bring me the aching breast of a jungle maiden And the prayerful fervor Of my forefathers— Bring me rythm That I may sing A sad soul song To the broken heart Of the world. Edward Sii.vera. ’28. Edward Sii.vera. ’28. 16 LINCOLN NEWS BETA KAPPA CHI SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY LEON MURRAY MARCUS CARPENTER PETER J. L. HALL JR. Members: GEORGE WASHINGTON COLEMAN ISAAC I). FAULKNER JOHN W. CAULDER THOMAS R. WERRER HOWARD M. JASON MARK E. PARKS ANDREW HORACE JENKINS ROOKER T. WASHINGTON $5eta appa Cfn Scientific Society President WILLIAM SINKLER Vice-President HARVEY M. DIGGS . Corresponding Secretary THEODORE R. ESPY Recording Secretary Chaplain Treasurer STUDENT INSTRUCTORS LINCOLN NEWS 17 ®be ffflasfe anb ©oton DOES anyone doubt that the Mask and Gown is not one of Lincoln’s permanent organ- izations? If so, ask anyone of the students who saw the productions given in Living- ston Hall this year. This will convinceone that the society is progressive rather than retrogressive. The Mask and Gown Society was organized in 1926 by a small group of students, who felt that this type of culture could be beneficial to the other members of the student body. These few artists were ridiculed for their attempts, and progress was very slow. None of the students thought it possible to produce real plays, since this was a non-co-educational school. Spurred on, rather than discouraged by these criticisms, the club succeeded in pre- senting two one-act plays during the first year. These were: Lady Gregory’s “Rising of the Moon” and Cecil D’Assisi’s “Brothers.” In the meantime Mr. Boothby had become interested in the work and was chosen as the faculty consultant. This last fall our advisor returned with many new ideas that he had gained thru his summer’s experience in theatre work. The second year has been rather eventful. Six one-act plays have been presented, stage scenery has been built, lights have been installed, and a regular work-shop course has been conducted. As a mark of definite progress, the members of this society will present Eugene O’Neill’s eight-act play, “The Emperor Jones,” on the evening of May 19, 1928. 18 LINCOLN NEWS lUncoln HniberSitP (Quartette -■ 'XilK Lincoln University Glee C'lnlt was founded in | September, 1921. I y Janies K. Dorsey, its present under-graduate director. The mnnlier supporting the Cluh at that time was rather small, hnl it has been interesting to notice that with each year the mimher has increased and the quality of the voices has improved. It has also been interesting, as well as encouraging, to see how diligently the men have worked, without any definite objects in view. After the club bail been organized about live months and some progress had been made, the director thought it fitting and proper to give a Spring recital, in order to display what work the Club bail done. This concert being a great success, it was decided to have this musical feast each year. At the end of the first year of this organiza- tion, it lost a few members from its ranks by graduation. However, each member thought that the year luul been a success. At the opening of the second year of school the mem- bers quickly got together, with it whispered that there would probably be a Glee Club trip. This trip did mature in the form of a three-day trip to Baltimore. In Baltimore the Club sang for the Presbyterian General Assembly. This with the annual recital, the second year closed. The third year offered the (dub a few minor trips. Other than this, the year was uneventful. Then came the banner year, 192 . As each member of the Cluh returned to begin preparations for the year’s ac- tivities, they were told by Mr. Dorsey that large plans were made for the year. The first engagement was one that was held in Chester, Pa., at the third Presbyterian Church. The occasion was the meeting of the Presbyterian Synod. In November the Glee Cluh presented to the public on their campus a concert of old favorite songs. This recital however was an extra feature. The annual program came in May. As a farewell and closing big feature for the year 1928 the Glee Club made a ten day tour of the East. Prior to this ten day lour there was a trip made to Havre de Grace, Maryland, for a one night's performance. The schedule for the Eastern lour was, a concert in Philadelphia, one at Princeton, one in Newark, N. J., four «lays in New York, and the final concert was held in New Haven, Connecticut. Also, during the course of the tour, the Club broadcasted from four stations. Much honor and praise is due Mr. Dorsev f«� r his four years of hard and noble work. He will graduate ibis year and it is with regret that the University loses such a good man. C. Edwaiid Hknson. HISTORY OK THE CLASS OK '28 (Continual Jrinn I'agt’ II) we had been advanced from year to year; we had shared brawls and wrangles and triumphs and failur«‘s. But now our paths were to diverge; our interests were to become specialized, selfish and provincial: we were suddenly trans- lated to that mysterious realm which the visiting speakers had called “the world.” The first fact-finding and stock-taking conclave will lie held in the trophy room in 1938. Be there. Siiki.uy A. Books. CLASS PROPHECY (Continued from Page 12) Arthur Bailey is an Elephant Trainer, traveling with the Daniel Perry-Isaac Faulkner Circus. Theodore Anderson and Wallace Forrester have been following the horses for the past twenty years. They are Street Cleaners. Harvey McKinley Diggs is a feature writer for the George C. Morse Symlicnte of Newspapers. You ask about myself; how simple and uninformed you are. I am the World's Biggest Liar. gle CLUB 20 LINCOLN NEWS SOPHISTICATION I am llic world. I am wlial is good and what is had. I am society in all its splendor. I am vulgarity in all its debauchery. I am worldly wisdom. I am the mean, the neutral, and the extreme. I am sophistication. I have intrinsic value. I am of real worth. I help some and they Ilee. I avoid others and they collide with me. 'Hie majority seek me and all find me, say the idiots. Those never know me, for their ancestors have sought me too vigorously. Seek me gradually and I will help you; imitate me continually and I will destroy you and yours. To know me thoroughly is self assurance. Self assurance is the foundation stone of that unsurpassable quality— the quality that every leader possesses—the power of | os- session. To know me scantily is to he a blind mail Irod- diug familiar paths. '1'«� know me scarcely is possible decep- tion. sure perception, hut never assurance. To he ignor- ant of me is to he alone in a pitch black jungle. The jungle appears thus to you, for you are unaware of the world’s affairs. The jungle is dangerous, for it contains cruel beasts of prey, who are ever lurking to snatch un- sophisticated beings. It exhibits many superficialities, sweet stented, alluring poisons. Dare you taste of these? No, not without my consent. I am the director of all events, poise, nervousness, tleeds of valor, crimes of lust, ambition, laziness, perseverance, despondency, social ap- proval. and embarrassment. I am the criminal, I am the judge. Sooner or later, you must know me. Obliterate your fears and sip of the magic fount of worldly wisdom. I am inevitable. To live and die a normal life is to know me. I am the Omega of human perfection. Ah, wlial it costs to know me. I have made angelic maidens, harlots. I have transformed the hale and robust into human ghouls. To know me wisely is a blessing. To know me in folly is a scourge. Shadows of the past, mem- ories of yesterday, sweet, hitter reminiscences all these I have caused, y� -s, I. golden sophistication, beaming nion- 8ler- U. Vm.kuio Fontaink. ’30. WHY I CAMK TO LINCOLN Lincoln! What’s in the name? It represents all the true and noble ideals of this, our great American democracy. A name that brings fond reminiscenes of that illustrious martyr and suviour. Horn humble, yet that man rose to those lofty heights, which all of us some «lay hope to attain. How, then, cun one resist the name of Lincoln. A beaten path has been trodden to the very doors of Lincoln by those who now form, in most communities, a truly influential and beneficial element. It was through one of these sons of Lincoln that I was made to sec the most glorious light of that wonderful institution, leading the way to higher attainments. Again, it was through this alumnus that I was persuaded to follow in the paths of those, who have gone on before me. lie disclosed the ad- vantages of seeking a cultural education at Lincoln. A healthful locality, suitable equipment, a capable faculty, and an excellent curriculum, all helping to make Lincoln an institution recognized throughout the civilized world. Then in this modern day; world learning is absolutely essential. There is a new trend of thought and an awaken- ing to new responsibilities, 'flic tide of the ignoramus is at ebb flow with very little probability of rising again. Naturally, I didn’t want to he in that fading class, so I determined to seek a higher education. To what ends of this big old world has that good old Lincoln spirit not penetrated? I’m sure they arc few. A spirit that is magnetic, drawing raw recruits to higher education and ideals, and moulding men to build a stronger, liner nation. A spirit touching the hearts of men, drawing them closer together in bonds of brotherly love, a prime law of our Deity. I came to Lincoln to improve myself and to heller my condition, for no mail progresses without the view-point licfore him of improving his station in life. I want to make this life, cold and drab as it is, interesting to myself and to others as far as I am able. Lastly, I want to lie not a man-servant, Iml a servant of men. Lf.on Thomas. ’31. VIEWS OK A NON-FKATKKNITY MAN That person who is not a brother to someone is a rara avis in American society. The American negro docs not boast of having many llabbels in his ranks, but lie does boast of an extensive and intensive fraternity life. It seems that we have adopted the ancient practice of lotemism, for we arc recognized as Elks, Reindeer, Moose, etc., if not Odd Fellow, Mason or Knight of this Order and that Order. Once a year, the representatives of a clan assemble for a great display, at which lime thousands of dollars are squandered in wlial is termed a good time—and the outlet for repressed desires of political ambition is assured liini at the convention. The one queer feature of such organiza- tions is the claim that they arc brothers when the diversity and dissimilarity of its members are so much in evidence. The intelligentsia of colored America can he divided into four fraternities. It is unnecessary to question if fraterni- ties contain the nucleus. Every ordinary college youth tries to make a fraternity because he thinks it will add con- siderably to his prestige. And often he trades his individu- ality, his ideals and common sense for this prestige. I speak chiefly of those individuals who become afflicted with the “fraternity complex.” During the period of the fraternity rush the prospective member is spotted. He is spotted for the following reasons: He may have pulchritude, a light complexion, family pres- tige, athletic ability and money. These form the criterion. Not so easily considered is that person having personality that is not “collegiate,” nor sartorial inclinations, though he has character and is fit raw material for the college mill. And it is because of the above criteria that I have mentioned, that I established my opinion that fraternities are artificial and superficial. And. too, the exclusiveness that they claim is a myth. At least ninety per cent of the students of a college be- come members of one of the four national fraternities. An average student is eligible--the ideals that arc expressed so reverently at times are only shibboleths. Maybe I should not have mentioned that. Maybe I should lx- narrow. It is so much easier to he so. There arc two practices that are usually concerned be- cause they seem inevitable. If so, they are a reflection upon intelligent people. First, fraternities become live political parties, in which the spoils system is indulged In the great- est extent. Merit is discarded into the asli can— ami this office and that office are held by men who owe their success to fraternity hacking. The intelligentsia of colored America are social snobs. Prejudices are based on pins and color. Visitors who conic (Continued on Page 23) LINCOLN NEWS 21 DELTA SIGMA CHI SOCIETY Bebatmg iUcttbities LINCOLN UNIVERSITY lins long held ill) enviable position among the Negro colleges for liirning onl men who handled themselves willi assurance and eloquence on (lie public platform. 'I'llis (radiiional char- acteristic of Lincoln is kepi alive by llic various Oratorical prizes offered lo llie several classes and collegiate Debating. Of debating I shall treat briefly in ibis article. First I should say that the program offered ibis current year lias been such as to arouse a great deal of interest. Lincoln University began several years ago lo make ef- forts to secure on her debating schedule a Tew of the leading while Institutions of higher learning. List year we bad on our schedule the celebrated Oxford team, from across the seas. These men bad met most of the representative colleges and universities in our country. They were efficient and very adequately prepared men. both academically and through experience, vet they paid glowing tribute lo the team, which represented the Orange and III lie. Later during the same year we met in combat on the platform a team representing Penn Slate College. Those two inter-racial debates were supplemented later by the historic Triangular debates between Howard, Virginia Un- ion and Lincoln. A very keen rivalry exists liclwceu these institutions in every form of competition, it is no less in- tense in debating than ill oilier activities. The first great debating embroglio on our program ibis year called for action between Lincoln versus the British Union team, composed of representatives from Cambridge. University of Imudon and Kdiuhcrgh mtpeelivcly. Our second encounter was Lincoln pilled against the Harvard Liberal Club. In the Lincoln versus British Union team the subject dis- cussed was Resolved: That the present altitude of the Anglo- Saxon toward the Colored people under their control is ’ ■■‘V'Vand prejudicial to progress. Lincoln uphold- ing the negative. This debate was held in New York City, a packed house overflowing the spacious Mother Zion A. M. K. Church to bear the interesting argumeulive contest. 'file second named debate occurred in Boston, Mass. The question discussed was. Resolved: That further intermixing of races in the I niled Sinless is undesirable. We next met Penn Stale here on our Campus. Our sub- ject was, Resolved: That the U. S. should cease to protect the capital of its citizens invested in foreign countries. Our audience consisted preponderantly of our student body, the faculty and a few visitors. Our next debate found our team journeying South lo Lynchburg, Virginia, to ap| car against Virginia Seminary. The subject was the same as in (lie Penn Slate debate. In the former the Lincoln team upheld the affirmative, in the latter the negative. This brief summary brings us up to the present. Before ibis first issue in annual form dedicated lo the Senior Class of ’2ft will have come from the press the triangular series of Lincoln vs. Howard vs. Union, etc., will have been settled for ibis year of 192ft. Thus an epochal year in the debating annals of Lincoln Uuivcrsilv will have come to a close. Tli is brief summary would not be complete without men- tioning the names of the men who have played a very prominent role in debating within recent years. Richard Hurst Hill is a veteran of four years of inter- collegiate debating. Last year be appeared against Ox- ford. ...... State and Howard. This year be lias debuted 'flic British Union Team and the Harvard Liberal Club. Malcolm Daile. Mark Cihson, Thurgood Marshall and Joseph A. Bailey gained varsity experience last year and have been ably upholding Lincoln's prestige in all debates ibis year. The triangular debates will bring to the fore several new names, due to the retirement of R. II. Hill and Mal- colm Daile and the withdrawal of Thurgood Marshall from college due to ill health. These new names are: F. A. DeCostu and Franklin B. Diggs; Arthur B. Lee debated in the triangle last year. This last named team will rep- resent Lincoln against Howard: J. A. Bailey. F. Turner, and M. M. Cihson will jouruev lo Richmond. Vn.. to meet Virginia Union University. The triangle will end our debating activities for the year. (Continued on Page 24) 02312314 22 LINCOLN NEWS iHt jjld ice By Walter E. Loncsiiore LINCOLN UNIVERSITY suffered during the year 1927- 28 one of llie most unfortunate seasons in all lines of sports that she lias ever known. Ill luck camped upon the trail of all our teams Both when they sallied forth into foreign regions and when they gave battle to the invading foe upon home ground. The men fought hard, giving their all, hut that smooth, machine-like co-o| crnliou was very conspicuous by its absence. Some laid the blame at the doorstep of in- dividuals, some upon the lack of material, but to me it seems that something was lacking, something which burned in the hearts of such men as Jazz Bird and Calloway, mov- ing them to superhuman deeds for their Alma Mater, some- thing without which no team can ever hope to attain the lofty pinnacles of success, that is, spirit. That old Lincoln spirit, known of old, of which men sung, houslcd, wrote and toasted, was strangely missing this year. FOOTBALL Dr. Edward Morrison look up the reins so unex| eclcdly let fall by the much regretted death of our beloved Coach Young, fondly and admiringly called Gil Dobie by the fellows. He resumed his position as coach in September and commenced to whip into shape a squad of stalwart men freely interspersed and veterans. Around a nucleus of old men such as: Hals Wells, Cap- lain, Julie Marlin, Motley, Hihhlcr, Dyer, Bryant, Jip Taylor, Preston, Charleston, Temple and Robinson, plus such new men as: Mahood, Avery Harmon, Young, Sydnor, Jackson, Pierce, Clark, LaMar, and Allen, Coach Morrison and Ernie Martin moulded together a fighting eleven. The season opened on September thirtieth, at which time the lions traveled to Greensboro, North Carolina, where they lost a game to A. and T., 19-0. From then until Novemlter twelfth the boys fared bard at the hands of Dame Hard Luck, dropping games to Union. 6-0, Virginia Stale, 20-0, Tuskegee, 16-0, and West Virginia Institute, 20-6. For a while it seemed that the hoys had hit their stride when they stampeded Shaw, 53-0. On Thanks- giving, Howard took the classic, drubbing us to the tune of 19-0. Preston, Bryant, Temple and Clarke performed con- sistently and well. Julie Martin, injured in die first game at A. and T., and out of the game until the Howard game, was elected captain for 1928. SOCCER A new spoil was inaugurated here last fall in the form of a soccer team. Although lb' y bad no collegiate sched- ule, the baby lions, captained by “Shorty” Ciltson of de- bating fame, vanquished several local teams. It is expected that this branch of athletics will be shown more interest and made a letter spoil in the coming year. BASKETBALL A very large squad of promising looking material re- ported to Doc Morrison’s call for aspiring “eourlmen.” Of course all the vets: Tlieo. Young, Dick Whittington. “Beak” Silvera, “Stretch” Timmons and Carpenter, led by Captain Ixhi Harmon, were back again. Hawkins and Sydnor, two “preps , made good and showed up well under fire. The team traveled extensively, invading the South once, on a ten day lour, coming back only to hop out to (lie Windy City for u crack at the fast Savoy Big Five. As a whole the season was pretty good. “Ike,” our stellar guard, made All-American. Sydnor was placeri on the All-American second team. Dick Whittington will be captain for next year. More power to “Precious.” The season’s basketball results: Lincoln, 34; Lincoln, 30; Lincoln, 14; Lincoln, 39; Lincoln, 32; Lincoln, 20; Lincoln, 29; Lincoln, 31; Lincoln, 31; Lincoln, 34; Lincoln, 23; Lincoln, 21; Lincoln, 20; Lincoln, 17; Scholastics, 15. Scholastics, 28. Virginia Seminary, 37. Shaw, 15. Shaw, 12. Virginia Stale, 16. Union, 23. Hampton. 25. Savoy Big Five, 36. Hampton, 39. Howard, 25. Howard, 42. Morgan, 25. Morgan, 25. BASEBALL Spring is here with all its contemporaries: llowers, grass, birds, blossoms, flics and baseball. Captain Ander- son and Coach Morrison have the boys pretty well in shape. On the Southern trip our nine trounced Humplon, Howard, and St. Paul and in turn came out on the short end of the score against Durham, Petersburg and St. Paul. Not so bad, eb? Audv is being ably supported in the infield hy Dick Temple, Jit Taylor, Jim Jackson and Mackay. Chasing the pillel out in the o| en spaces we have Jones, Senkler, Clark, Jackson. The battery men are Jerry Harmon, Red- man. Panicky Bryant, Stafford, Charleston. LaMar, John- son. Hihhlcr is talking a great game again ibis season. TRACK The lure of the cinder path has assembled an aggregation of men and old men, primed and ready for all coiners. We have with us the following men of lust year: Captain Mitchell Fletcher, Derry, “Little Milch” Longshore. Lucas and Bach. Our new stellar additions are: Sydnor, New Jersey high and broad jump champion, who is expected not only to break the ('. I. A. A. broad jump record, but also to try out for the Olympics this summer: John Silvera is showing up remarkahlv well in the double furlong; Clar- ence Wilson, of Fast Side High, is taking charge of every- thing in the sprint line; Baskerville is coming along rapidly in the century dash. Especial notice should be given to the fact that all of four above-mentioned are from New Jersey. This is the one team that is expected to make a good showing. Under the watchful eye of Joe Rainey, Lincoln's new track coach, the men are gradually reaching the acme of condition. We are headed unwaveringly toward the C. I. A. A. championship. MISCELLANEOUS SPORT ITEMS Intramural Basketball got olf to a false start ibis year. When it became evident that the Sophomore Class would win the championship, the league was strangely disbanded. Well, the upper classmen were faring rather badly. (Continued on Page 24) LINCOLN NEWS 23 Y. M. C. A. CABINET STUDENT COUNCIL VIEWS OK A NON-FIIATKIINITY MAN (Continued from Page 20) here arc sc iml liy llieir brothers lest they become contami- nated l� y associating with others of different fraternal aflili- ations. Ami the superb daiisante where youth ami old age, loo, express their eeatasy with rliyliiniic grace, is conspicu- ous for the absence of dark girls. A dark girl, though she he iH'uuliful, intelligent and decent, is a sound lahoo. And we poke out our chests, exclaiming, “I’m a fraternity man. I am a Moo Moo, or Ile� lie� .” I am sorry that I am so ignorant, hut I hope to he in- telligent some day, so that I may he a member of the in- telligentsia. I am not a fraternity man, so the complex has not visited me. I didn't spring from the elite portion « 1 our race, and you will have to forgive me if I think I am as good as you. I don’t know any lielter. 24 LINCOLN NEWS SOPHOMORE CLASS Cxcerpts of $t Storp of ’30 TWAS on a sunny day of ’26 that the halls of Lincoln University once again resounded with the clamor of Autumnal greetings. To the Seniors it would be “One Year to Live.” To the Juniors it was once more “Thy sacred soil, thy campus green,” the dear old “Profs,” and “Junior Prom.” For the Sophomores it was to Autumn the usual TWO WKKKS, Winter, Spring and Track Meet.. The Freshmen it seemed just one endless period of perennial humiliation, barrel staves, leather factories, woods, etc. Lincoln was the recipient of 118 untried but true Freshmen. Their first class meeting was similar to a gathering of unemployed at the gates of a mill. However, they managed to hold an election and Horace Dwiggans, an impressive chap who hailed from Kansas City, was elected President. Summer vacation with all its gaycty and impecurosity ended. The clang of the Chapel bell, the din of returned “Lincoln Men,” and the uneasy feeling of the new Freshmen was very apparent. The class of ’30 were not Sophomores. They were the jolly “Wise Fools.” The faculty called a class meeting and lectured to them concerning the absolute abolition of hazing in the most minute form. However, a“soph” is a youth and a youth’s will is the wind’s will. They proceeded to persist in relentless hazing. Often have the students been aroused by the loud barkings from “Dogdoin.” Many a fair lady has received the most humorous type of letter written unwillingly by some victimized “canine.” DEBATING ACTIVITIES (Continued from Huge 21) Intercollegiate debating occupies a very prominent place in exirn-ourricnia activities here on our campus. The schedules are destined to remain attractive because the con- tacts formed already have proved to he desirable in many ways. The lower classmen of Lincoln are interested in debating, hence our prestige on the platform will remain secure for the present -and we hope—forever, for excel- lence in debating is one of the glorious traditions of our Alma Mater ami worthy of her son’s best efforts. ATHLETICS (Continued from Huge 22) The Kampus Klassie was won again this year by the class of 1930. What, you don’t know what this is? Why, the Freslminn-Sophmore football game, of course. Inter fraternal basketball was attempted for the first lime this year and proved unsuccessful financially. The four local chapters comprised the league: Alpha Phi Alpha, Phi Beta Sigma, Omega Psi Phi and Kappa Alpha Psi. The tennis team can be seen most any lime on the courts getting in trim for the tournaments. The Caesar Latin class shows signs of developing some future jockeys equal to Earl Samie, Fator or any of them. The ponies are running well this year. LINCOLN NEWS 25 FRESHMAN CLASS pistor? of ©ur Jfresftjman Class Tl IK moon has completed her course but seven times since opportunity arose full in her heighth, and stretched her hands in all four directions of our country to rest upon the heads of all those individuals, in whose breasts there dwelt a great desire for the further development of that most tender, sacred, and precious possession of all human beings, the mind. These individuals met on a common mental field, Lincoln University, and formed the Freshman Class, the Class of ’31. The situation was indeed a perplexing one; every high school senior was actually swept off of his feet by the breeze of college life, to lie prostrated, a degraded being in the dust of respect; every individual was knocked from the pinnacle of pride, and self-conceit, to rest a man aware of his position and his work to follow. Kven though they were in the midst of their first college mid-year exams, three of their most worthy number trotted out on the basketball court, and displayed such rare form that they remained on the squad the entire season, two of whom were amongst the seven basket- bailers to get their L’s. You may survey any phase of the college activities, and you will find that the Class of ’31 is doing its part to keep the colors of “dear old Lincoln” flying high above the degrading dust. In baseball they have an entire team on the squad, for nine of their “adored idols” are doing their bit to make the team emerge victorious; and in track, the possible prospects are almost innumerable. In this manner has this single unit kept moving along; not as individuals suffering under humiliation and subjection, but as individuals striving, exultingly, and joyfully toward the far but easily perceptible goal, a higher mental development. They had to have the means and force by which to proceed sanely, and they found them in the following men: J. F. Harmon, President, W. F. Jackson, Secretary, L. F.. LaMar, Vice-President, T. F. Hawkins, Treasurer, F. A. Hawkins, Parlimentarian. 26 LINCOLN NEWS thanks THK Lincoln News stalf wish lo express our deep and grateful appreciation for the support which we are receiving from Alumni and friends for this COMMENCEMENT NUMBER. You will prohahly notice that the spaces are curtailed. This is due to a greater hulk of literature than was anticipated, and the request of many doctors that we omit their addresses, so as to relieve this of the appearance of advertisement. Hereafter, we shall adopt the policy of asking only those Alumni who are having class reunions, lo support the COMMENCEMENT NUMBER for that year. The greater advantage of this system to you and to us is quite obvious. 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