Lincoln University - Lion Yearbook (Lincoln University, PA)

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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.

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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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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.