Lincoln University - Lion Yearbook (Lincoln University, PA)

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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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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.

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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.