Lincoln University - Lion Yearbook (Lincoln University, PA)

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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.

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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.

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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.