Lincoln University - Lion Yearbook (Lincoln University, PA)

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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)

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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.

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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)