Lincoln University - Lion Yearbook (Lincoln University, PA)

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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.

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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.

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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.