Lincoln University - Lion Yearbook (Lincoln University, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1937 volume:

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: UNIVERSITY HALL. DINING HALL. THE CHAPEL View of the Campus THE UNIVERSITY Rendall Hall THE LION PUBLISHED BY CLASS OF JUNE 1937 W. W. Layton, Editor-in-Chief Science Building Lincoln University Chester County Pennsylvania DEDICATION WE THE CLASS OF JUNE NINETEEN HUNDRED THIRTY-SEVEN DEDICATE THIS VOLUME OF THE LION TO OUR FAITHFUL AND GENIAL PRESIDENT AND DEAN OF MEN DR. WALTER L. WRIGHT AND DR. FRANK T. WILSON Our President Dr. Walter L. Wright Our Dean of Men Dr. Frank T. Wilson A FACULTY Robert Labaree George Johnson Harold Grim Samuel Dickey William Cole Frank Riicley James Dorsey Paul Kuehner John Davis Ulysses Le Jottflitfillidm� Leonid Dorsey Wet Taylor ArmsteaJ Grubb Faculty Walter Livingston Wright, A M., LL.D. President, and Reuben J. Flick Professor of Mathematics Rf.v. William Hallock Johnson, Pii.D., D.D. President Emeritus Rev. George Johnson, Ph.D. Dean of the College, and John C. Baldwin Professor of Theology and Philosophy Rf.v. James Carter. B.A., D.D. Isaac N. Rendall Professor of Church History and Homiletics, Emeritus Rev. William T. L. Kiefff.r, A.B., D.D. Abigail Geissinger Professor of Pastoral Theology Emeritus Harold Fetter Grim, MS. William A. Holliday Professor of Biology Rev. Robert McEwen Labarf.e, A M. Librarian, and Henry A. Kerr Professor of Sociology, Economics, and Missions Arthur Edwin James, Ph D. N. Milton Woods Professor of Chemistry Rf.v. Frank Harris Ridgley, Ph.D., D.D. Dean of the Theological Seminary and Professor of Hebrew and Greek William Raymond Cole, M.S. Burkin Webb Professor of Physics Rev. Samuel Colgate Hodge, A M. Mrs. Susan D. Broun Professor of English Bible Rf.v. Philip Sheridan Miller, Th.B., Ph D. John H. Cassidy Professor of Latin and Instructor in Church History Joseph Newton Hill, A.M. William E. Dodge Professor of English Frank Theodore Wilson, A M., Ed.D. Dean of Men and Professor of Education James Elmo Dorsey, A.M., Mus.B. Director of Music Rf.v. Samuel Dickf.y, A.M. Professor of Classical and New Testament Greek Armstead O. Grubb, Ph D. Assistant Professor of French and Spanish Joseph LeRoy Williams, A.B. Assistant Professor of Biology and Chemistry Paul Kuf.hnf.r, A.B. Assistant Professor of German and French Manuel Rivero Director of Athletics and Instructor in Physical Education John Aubrey Davis, A.M. Assistant Professor of History and Political Science Wayman R. Coston, A.B., M.D. University Physician and Instructor in Hygiene Ulysses Grant Lee, A.M. Instructor in English Idei. William E. Taylor, A.B. Assistant in Philosophy and Psychology V Officers of Administration Randolph F. Turrf.ll Business Manager Miss Katherine G. Johnson Acting Registrar Mrs. Leonia Lanier Dorsey. A.B., B.L.S., in Library Science Assistant Librarian Mrs. Mary F. Labaref.. A.B. Curator of the Library Mrs. Susan Adams Lighston Dietitian in Charge of the Dining Hall Mrs. Augusta Patterson Matron in Charge of the Dormitories and Hostess House George J. McFaddf.n Superintendent of Grounds and Buildings Mrs. Bertha S. Taylor Bookkeeper Mrs. Annf. Tomey Office Secretary 10 The Arch ARTHUR V. BATES Glee Club, 1-4; Philosophy Club, 3, 4; N. A. A. C. P., 3, 4; Assist- ant Organist, 1-4. Ruby” is from New Haven, Connecticut. We have discovered much to our surprise that Ruby has been the power behind many a campus leader. He wants to be a lawyer. (Alpha Phi Alpha.) CLYDE WALTER BESSICKS Orchestra, 3, 4. Possessing a marked sensitivity in art and music, Dick plans to pack up bag and baggage, leave his home in Elkton, Mary- land, and try his luck at a New England conservatory of Music. JOSEPH E. BRADSHAW Glee Club, 1-4; Music Key, 3; Business Manager of Glee Club. Tiny has brought from Winston-Salem, N. C, a jovial and jolly spirit which we’ll find hard to forget. He should make a good social service worker. (Kappa Alpha Psi.) SAMUEL CHESTER BRISBANE Basketball, 1-4; German Club, 3; Football, 1-4; Beta Kappa Chi, 3, 4. Bris,” an athlete, a scholar, and a gentle- man, is a New York lad with a future in physical education. He seems to gain in popularity as the years go by. (Alpha Phi Alpha.) 15 DONALD M. CAREY Class Secretary, 3. Don” is a New Yorker whom we rarely see because, without suffering academically, he spends most of his time maintaining an off the campus week-end record. Medi- cine and McGill call him. (Alpha Phi Alpha.) HARRY HOWARD CARSON Instructor in Modern Language, 3, 4; President of Phi Beta Sigma, 4; President of Fireside Group, 4; Glee Club. 1, 2. Kit comes to us from Newton, Penna., and is particularly famous for his ability in the Romance Languages. Good luck at La Sorbonne, Kit. (Phi Beta Sigma.) H. FRANKLIN BROWN President YMCA, 4; Armstrong Asso. Scholarship, 4; Debating, 3, 4; Dramatics, 2, 3. Flip,” with his tremendous energy, has dominated our extra-curricula activities. He seems to be a sure winner in the race for success. His home is in Philadelphia; his profession, law. (Alpha Phi Alpha.) DOUGLAS JAMES BUSH Vice-President of Class, 4; N. A. A. C. P., 3, 4; President of Glee Club, 4; Student Advisor, 4. Doug, besides being our only Staten Islander, is one of our smallest and quietest classmates. He firmly believes that when the mouth is gaped for speech, thought should flow therefrom. Another future doctor. (Alpha Phi Alpha.) 16 ROBERT LEE CARTER President of Debating Club, 4; President of Phi Kappa Epsilon, 4; Instructor in Political Science, 4; President of Dramatic Club. We recognize in Tank, of East Orange, N. J., the characteristics of a true scholar. His diligence and perseverance have carried him far in his scholastic achievement. We anticipate a brilliant career for him at Har- vard Law School. Salutatorian. (Alpha Phi Alpha.) HERBERT SHARPLESS CHEW ROYAL A. CORNWELL Debating, 2, 3, 4; R. F. Labaree Sociology Prize, 3; The Forum, 4; Freshman Oratorical Prize, 1. Bread” originated in sunny Norfolk, a city in Virginia. He possesses a keen mind, a ready wit, and a silver tongue. Bread’s winning personality should aid his business career. (Kappa Alpha Psi.) President of Mathematics Club, 4; Instructor in Latin and French, 3, 4; German Club, 3; Phi Kappa Epsilon, 4. Nicknamed Einstein II because of his wizardy in mathematics. Chew also is a first rate language scholar. He plans to further his academic career at the University of Pennsylvania, while commuting from his home in Ardmore, Pa. (Kappa Alpha Psi.) JOSEPH DANIEL Fireside Group, 1-3; Presbyterian Club, 4. Stoop” brought from Chester, Pa., a big smile and plenty of rhythm which have helped lighten our academic loads. Here's hoping the New York School of Social Work allows him to keep both. (Omega Psi Phi.) THOMAS B. DAVIS Glee Club, M; Track, 1-4. Tusk bears the name of his birthplace, Tuskcgce, Alabama. He is a delightful combination of reticence and loquaciousness. To add mystery he refuses to give any ink- ling of his future plans. EDWARD SPENCER DENNIS Athletic Trainer, 3, 4; Beta Kappa Chi, 4. Eddie Low, of Princess Anne, Mary- land, also desires to be a doctor. We have found that his heart is as big as he is short. (Omega Psi Phi.) GEORGE GLADSTONE DURANT Basketball. 1-4; Captain of Track, 3; Football, 1-3; Cl A A Shot Put Champion, 3. Rated as a good student Daddy Do,” a native of Atlantic City, is one of our most popular athletes. With a hearty smile for all, Daddy Do should find teaching a pleasure. (Omega Psi Phi.) VINCENT EDWARD FENTY Philosophy Club, 4; Episcopal Club, 4. Looking at the records we discovered that unassuming Vince, famous for his quiet- ness, stands high scholastically. He’s a native of Buffalo, with a future in Social Service Work. (Alpha Phi Alpha.) EUGENE GADSDEN Eugene comes to us from Savannah, Georgia, anti Georgia State College, with a desire to be a social service worker. Al- ready he has distinguished himself as a scholar and as an individualist. He desires to be a Zoologist. (Omega Psi Phi.) ULYSSES B. GLOVER Debating, 3, 4; President of The Forum, 4; Ex. Secretary of N. A. A. C. P., 4; Chairman of Philos- ophy Club, 4. Baltimore Glover, a rare combination of ability, charm, and finesse epitomizes his nickname Smooth. He's planning to in- vade Georgia to study at the Atlanta School of Social Work. Watch out, you southern belles! (Kappa Alpha Psi.) ROBERT L. GRAVES Louis Armstrong, whom we’ve only known for a year, is a member of the old Lincoln School. His soberness, however, has been most refreshing. He is a New Yorker and ambitious to teach. PHILIP ANDREW WILLIAM HARRIS Manager of Basketball, 4. Dick, a Washingtonian, is truly a happy-go-lucky fellow. Nothing Lincoln had could efface his smile. Graduate work at Howard calls him back home. 19 LEO MacPHERSON HATTON Glee Club, 1-4; Manager of Track, 4; Orchestra, 3, 4; Presbyterian Club, 4. Mac” came to us from New Canaan, Connecticut, by way of North Carolina. He has worked so inobtrusively that it took us four years to discover that here was a wit indeed. Social work is to his liking. (Phi Beta Sigma.) JOHN H. HENDERSON Basketball, 1-4; YMCA, 2-4; Football, 1-3. A New Yorker by birth, Hcndy be- lieves and practices that good old American doctrine of rugged individualism. He in- tends to capitalize on his athletic prowess by entering the field of physical education. (Alpha Phi Alpha.) ABRAM B. HILL Dramatics, 2-4; Debating, 3, 4; Assistant Editor of Year Book. We're expecting Abe” to contribute heavily to American literature. His first play is now in rehearsal in New York, his home town. Yale School of Fine Arts will continue to develop his dramatic technique. GEORGE JACKSON Football, 1-4; Captain in Football, 4; Track, 1-3; Philosophy Club, 3, 4. We already miss Stumpy since his re- turn to Norfolk, Va. Hi.; sportsmanship on and off the athletic field had won our ad- miration. He expects to enter the business field. (Omega Psi Phi.) 20 THOMAS N. JEFFERSON Class Chaplain, 1-4; Robinson Scholarship, 4. ■'Jeff comes from Camden, N. J. Since he had already won praise for his ability to preach, we must admit that his presidency of the short men's club hasn't made Jeff inactive. He is to matriculate at Virginia Union Seminary. MARION S. JOHNSON Nonchalant ''Scipio,' hailing from Au- gusta, Ga., has been reared in Lincoln tradi- tion all of his life. He has quietly lived among us, disturbing none and pleasing all. (Alpha Phi Alpha.) CLARENCE CLEMENT JONES Glee Club, 1-4; Music Key, 3; Fireside Group, 1-3; Choir, 1-4. C-,” of Wilmington, is very naive and straightforward. He should be congratu- lated for having kept those traits for such a long time. Teaching should be no prob- lem for Square.” (Kappa Alpha Psi.) WILLARD F. JONES Beta Kappa Chi, 3� 4; Instructor in Chemistry, 4. Sneef,” our No. 1 practical joker, also takes honors in charm, scholarship and af- fability. He’ll be very happy this Fall, since it means back home to study at Howard Medical School. (Omega Psi Phi.) 21 WII.UAM MANSFIELD JORDAN Glee Club, 1-4; Philosophy Club, 4; Orchestra, 3, 4; Fireside Group, 1-4. Georgia” Jordan is the last of the Georgia trio. His home is in Dawson. Georgia has been most active, gaining prominence in scholarship and music. Con- tinuing his northern invasion, he will study in Columbia University. (Phi Beta Sigma.) WILLIAM WENDEL LAYTON Editor-in-Chief, 4; 2nd Prize Win- ner in Sophomore and Junior Ora- torical Contests; Dramatics, 1-3. As Editor-in-Chief, Wendel, of Hanover, Va., has worked so diligently on the Year Book that it is practically his personal con- tribution to the class. His future lies in social service. (Omega Psi Phi.) ROLAND DUBOIS LUCAS Glee Club, 1-4; Robinson Scholar- ship, 4. Luke,” coming from America’s Play- ground, Atlantic City, is a playboy of the first order. He plans to abandon all frivol- ity to study medicine at Howard. But, Luke, not too serious, please. (Omega Psi Phi.) WILLIAM MALBON YMCA, 3, 4; Philosophy Club. 4. Because of the influence of Norfolk, be- cause of the attempt to develop into a good minister, or because he is just being himself, Doc” has been consistently tireless, ener- getic, conscientious, and helpful. (Alpha Phi Alpha.) GEORGE MARSHALL Glee Club, 1-4; Bishop Garland Club, 1-4. Red,” named from his home, Red Bank. N. J., has actively participated in our intra- mural sports programs. Incidentally, Red is a social lion with a mighty roar. Howard Medical School beckons. GILBERT GERARD MAYERS YMCA, 4; Instructor in Biology and Zoology, 4; Student Council, 4; Philosophy Club, 3, 4. Gillie,” one of our most handsome, captivating, and pleasing pals, is a Jamaica lad. He is also conscientious and idealistic with just enough of the humanitarian in him to learn to pull teeth gently. (Alpha Phi Alpha.) EUGENE AUGUSTUS MINNS Pootball, 1-4; Basketball. 1-3. Gene also represents Washington, D. C. He has been scrupulously active in athletics, scholarship and many commercial enter- prises. He’s planning to study medicine at Howard this Pall. (Omega Psi Phi.) MATHEW ANTHONY MOUZON Glee Club, 1-4. Mathew is a typical southerner, with his winning smile, a head for business, and a refreshing personality. Charleston, S. C, produced him; Lincoln named him Greek” and instilled in him an ambition to teach. (Omega Psi Phi.) HARVEY LEE MURRAY Fireside Group, 1-3; Bishop Gar- land Club, 1-4. Doc” acquired at Wilmington, Del., a reticence which four years among us hasn’t broken down. Still water runs deep,” however. He's planning to complete his education at the university of Pennsylvania. JOHN R. PALMER Bishop Garland Club, 1-4; Phi Kappa Epsilon, 4. In Princeton Titty” we shall lose a rarity indeed—a ready wit, loquaciousness, and good humor—that seems irreparable. His immediate plans are for further study at Columbia. CHARLES L. PERINCHIEF Manager of Boxing, 1 ; Manager of Track, 3; Manager of Wrest- ling, 1; Manager of Football, 4. Chief” is a product of Boston and has exhibited here a special genius and instinct for management which should be of infinite value to him in the classroom. (Omega Psi Phi.) WILLIAM H. PITTS Beta Kappa Chi, 4; Music Key, 3; Orchestra, 3, 4; Instructor in Chemistry, 4; Vice President of Mathematics Club. Zazu” is another New Englander, com- ing from New Haven, Conn. Zazu has shown great ability in mathematics and science. September will find him enrolled in Howard Medical School. 24 JESSE BERNARD PLUMMER Dramatics, 1-4; Editorial Staff, 4. What, another New Englander! The town this time is Cambridge, Mass. Jesse is a walking example of culture and fine breeding, and is a sincere aesthete. He will continue his studies at medical school. (Omega Psi Phi.) MARTIN JEROME LANE PREE Captain of Basketball, 3; Football, 1-3; Captain of Tennis, 3, 4; President of Class, 3. Washington turned out a winner in “Baby-face,” who, ranking as a scholar and athlete No. 1, is very popular besides. After obtaining a master’s at Ohio State Univer- sity, he plans to teach. (Alpha Phi Alpha.) THOMAS M. REED Dramatics, 1-3; Debating, 2, 3; Glee Club, 1-3; Orchestra, 3. Prissy is very temperamental, arrogant and individualistic, but with such ability to play the violin, he is readily and happily pardoned. Law will lead him home to Philadelphia. (Alpha Phi Alpha.) ROBERT H. SMITH Scrupulously observant of Es ire, “Gate” has set the campus fashions and out-talked us on every point. He, too, has a perfect off the campus week-end record. Only the rich can afford it. (Omega Psi Phi.) 25 THEODORE RAYMOND STILL Track, 1-4; Cl A A Half-Mile Champion, 3; Director of Public- ity, 2, 4; Editorial Staff, 4; Track Captain, 4. Yo yo is the fastest man in the class. He is from Cape May Court House, N. J. He also rates nigh scholastically, and has mastered a fine style in sports writing. Yo- yo plans to coach and teach. JULIUS H. TAYLOR Track, 1-4; Orchestra, 3, 4. Jute and Yo-yo come from the same town. Jute is an able athlete and a musi- cian with a personality which enables him to hold his own. Here seems to be a pro- ductive teacher. (Omega Psi Phi.) ROY WILLIS TOWNSEND Orchestra, 3, 4. Townsend has commuted from Oxford for four years. Although we see very little of him, his quietness, kindness and gentle approach to life have won many friends. He expects to follow the ministry profession. WILLIAM R. TYSON His face represents peace and content- ment. We hope that beautiful calm may remain ever unperturbed. He’s a New Yorker and a future doctor. 26 VIRGIL UMSTEAD Glee Club, 3, 4. Umpie” is a westerner from far off St. Louis, Missouri. His great knowledge, effi- ciency and amiable personality will make teaching a game instead of a job. CLIFTON T. WALKER Philosophy Club, 3, 4. Pasadena,” another westerner, was named after his home town in California. His smile, hearty laugh, and ability to make everything western interesting, have popu- larized him. Fall means home and the University of Southern California. (Kappa Alpha Psi.) ALBERT WEEDEN Student Physician, 4. Dooly,” the last of Washington’s prod- ucts, already seems headed for success in medicine. His scientific knowledge and deftness of touch as student physician have been a source of wonder to us all. (Omega Psi Phi.) NELSON CAR TER WOODFORK Hailing from Boston, Nelly” has one of those best personalities which all of us desire, a good mind, and an ever present smile. Plans—Atlanta School of Social Work. (Omega Psi Phi.) 27 WE MOURN THE PASSING OP WO OP OUR PAITHPUL AND BELOVED CLASSMATES WHO DEPARTED PROM THE TOIL OP 'PHIS WORLD TO ENTER INTO A PEACE THAT SHALL ENDURE POREVER. THEY SHALL ABIDE IN OUR HEARTS THOUGH THEY BE REMOVED PROM OUR SIGHT. ROBERT BENNETT TRENTON NEW JERSEY ERNEST MORRIS PREDERICK MARYLAND MAY THOSE WHO LABOR ON AFTER OUR DAY OF FAREWELL DO SO WITH THE SPIRIT THAT CROWNS SUC- CESS. WE SHALL NOT GO UNMINDFUL OF THE PRICE, NOR TURN OUR HEARTS AWAY FROM YOU, FOR YOUR SUCCESS DEMANDS THEM. PHI DELTA RHO M) 1 The Class of 1938 OFFICERS Tai.madge Pinkney...............................President Samuel Alexander...........................Vice-President Robert Henry....................................Secretary Lewis Moore.....................................Treasurer 31 . John Randolph Milton R. Brooks Preside� ...... Vice-Preside� : The Class of 11)40 The Class of 1939 Carter Norwood Secretary. . .....B. B. TlI.DON Treasurer. Preside� !...... Vice-Preside� t La Fenus Hutchins Secretary. James Johnson Treasurer Thaddf.us Kirkland ... Edward Simmons ACTIVITIES A MOST VITAL PART OF A COLLEGE MAN'S LIFE: EXTRA-CURRICULA ACTIVITIES 1 0 0 LION M 0 £ O wlayton-editor A. HILL- IS5TFDT JACK TRACEY STUDENT MBIR50N -PRESIDENT— ClYDE MNNELL GILBERT MAYERS wiLUM cwiwncwm COUNCIL DANIEL VIEBSTER FU0YNER-PRE5IDENT OFFICERS It V UGLCA FR V CE-PRES. H.CHfcW -TREASURER Y. M. C. A. Cabinet The Y.M.C.A. of Lincoln University was established during the latter part of the nineteenth century, and has been actively engaged in student affairs, building character, and religious work ever since. The Y” cabinet is composed of eighteen students, and is a self-perpetuating body, selecting its members from the general student body on the basis of Christian character, active participation in Y” forums, scholastic achievements, and general deportment on the campus. The objective of the Y is to build better Christian character on the campus, and to aid in various religious services. Its broader aspects in connection with the National Body are to foster better interracial relations in the political, social, religious, and economic fields. The Y” programs are diversified in their nature, weekly forums are held under the leadership of competent visitors, speakers with intimate contacts with world affairs are presented, and intramural contests and games are sponsored. H. Franklin Brown..................................President Herbert Cain..................................Vice-President Clyde Atwell.......................................Secretary John Henderson.....................................Treasurer Isaac Newton.............................Publicity Director 38 The N. A. A. C. P. Officers The N.A.A.CP. at Lincoln University was founded in March, 1934, prevailing conditions in this and other sections necessitating its organization. The N.A.A.CP. has had as its main projects here at Lincoln University, the in- vestigation of reported segregation in the Oxford Theatre, Oxford, Pa., and the Public School System in Oxford, Pa., and Lincoln University, Pa. The N.A.A.C.P. solicits the aid of each student of the University in dealing with the above mentioned problems, and asks for a prompt response at all times from them whenever they may be called upon for financial support. The present officers of the N.A.A.C.P. include the following men: Clyde Atwell.....................................President Herbert Cain................................Vice-President T. H. Pinkney....................................Recording Secretary Douglas Bush.....................................Treasurer Ulysses Glover...................................Executive Secretary 39 Student Instructors Front Rote: F. Ducts, D. Davis, W. Jones, G. Mayers, F. Dennis, R. Joyner Ruck Rote: H. Carson, R. Lucas, W Pitts, A. Hill, G. Burgess, H. Cain (R. Carter, missing from picture) Debating Society Front Rote: W. Hamilton, A. Hill. U. Glover, R. Carter, L Patrick. H Brown, L. Lanier Back Rote: R. Cornwell. J. Tracey. P. Davis, T. Reed, J. Johnson Presbyterian Group Fireside Group i;i:i Dramatic Society Philosophy Club The Lincoln University Musical Club k The Lincoln University Musical Club was organized in 1926 by its Director, James E. Dorsey. During its early years, it was composed of the Glee Club, a Quartet and Soloists. Now in addition to these there are two other Quartets, a Concert Orchestra and a String Quartet. Since its beginning, ten years ago, the various groups of this organization, singly and in combinations, have traveled over 20,000 miles, appearing to audiences from Massachusetts to Georgia and Alabama, and as far West as Indiana. Their radio appearances have been numerous. Many of the students who have been members of the Club have used the training they have received there as a basis of their work and success in the field of music, after leaving school. James E. Dorsey, M.A., Mus.B.....................Director Douglas J. Bush.................................President Arthur V. Baths............................Vice-President Charles D. Bonner...............................Secretary Oriton E. Williams..............................Treasurer J. Elton Bradshaw.......................Business Manager Joseph J. Higgs.................................Librarian Lincoln University Glee Club Lincoln University Orchestra Seminary Group Lincoln Lions Football Squad, 1936 Manuel Rivero. Head Coach George C. Jackson. Captain Wayman Costori, Assistant Coach Jasper Turner, Assistant Coach Charles Perinchicf, Manager Football Optimism filled all hearts after our first glimpse of Coach Rivero’s 1936 gridiron aggregation in action in spite of the fact that Durant, Henderson and Free had not reported for practice, mainly due to injuries received during the ’35 campaign, the highlight of which had been the 13-7 defeat of Howard at Atlantic City. However, the class of ’37 still had Captain Stumpy” Jackson, Sam Brisbane and Whickle Guthrie as stellar representatives on the squad, which had been bolstered considerably by several promising newcomers. The first game, a mere tune-up encounter, was with the Vagabond A. C, of Phila- delphia. The Vagabonds revealed unexpected strength, but early in the opening quarter Captain Jackson wormed his way across the goal from the 10-yard line for the first score of the season. Burgess’ touchdown and successful conversion in the third period made the score 13-0, and late in the final quarter a pass from Burgess to Brisbane yielded another tally. Victory was ours by the count of 19-0. The next Saturday Virginia Union was met on our campus and vanquished by us for the first time in many seasons. A 27-yard field goal by the brilliant Burgess provided the slender margin of victory, 3-0, in the bitterly contested fray. On the following Saturday the Lions, playing erratic football for three quarters, began to click in the final session to send a fighting Chcyncy eleven down to a 7-0 defeat. 45 Then came a 13-0 setback inflicted by Morgan. However, some consolation was derived from the fact that both of the Bears’ scores were made possible by breaks of the game—a juggled pass and a blocked kick. The game was quite evenly played, and the score was the lowest to which our warriors have held the Morganites since 19.31. The next week-end saw the Orange and Blue fight tooth and nail to outplay a highly touted Hampton team, only to lose the decision on a 7-0 verdict, the result of a 52-yard dash by a Hampton back in the second quarter. This game was the annual home- coming tilt, and several alumni and friends of Lincoln were among the spectators. Away to a 6-0 lead in the St. Paul game, the Orange and Blue's jinx again reared its ugly head, and a fumble recovered by the Tigers on our 7-yard ribbon paved the way for a 7-6 win by St. Paul. The '35 defeat by Dover State was avenged by a 41-0 triumph. Touchdowns were contributed by Captain Jackson, Wendel Brown, Burgess, Floyd Harris, and R. Williams, to make the rout of Dover complete. Trailing 7-0 against the rangy A. T. Bulldogs on their own field, our gallants passed their way to a touchdown in the fourth quarter, but Burgess' try for the extra and tying point was blocked. Another 7-6 loss for us. To the consternation of students, coaches and alumni the annual classic with Howard was cancelled due to a student strike at the Blue and White. Though the C.I.A.A. poll, conducted by the Afro-American, placed Guthrie on the AII-C.I.A.A. second team, a few other publications selected our good natured giant for a berth on the Negro All-American. Other notable performers were: W. Brown, G. Burgess, E. Jackson, Juniors; H. Norris, D. Phillips, M. Taliaferro, Sophomores; F. Harris, R. Williams, P. Honey and C. Games, Freshmen. Thus, winning five and losing four, scoring 88 points to our opponents' 37, Lincoln enjoyed her best season on the gridiron since 1931. Notwithstanding the loss of Guthrie, Brisbane and Jackson, prospects for the '37 campaign arc unusually bright. Lion Basketball Squad Basketball Resume In C.I.A.A. competition by winning 13 while losing only three, only A. T. could boast a better record with 17 wins against 3 defeats. And many of us believe that had we been able to schedule 20 games in the conference also, we should have had at least a tie for the championship, since many of A. T.'s victories were scored over the weaker conference teams, which they played twice each. Nevertheless, a great deal of satisfac- tion was gained from our realization that not only did we have the best team that we have had in recent years, but we were also potential champions. The Benezct A. C, Baltimore Kappas, DeHart A. C, Hampton, Virginia State, Fayetteville Teachers, A. T., Morgan, Bluefield, and Shaw were the victims, in the order named. In almost all of the home contests, as in the majority of the games played, the Lions were trailing at half time, but made closing rallies that spelled the difference between victory and defeat. The last game of the season, a conference clash with Morgan at Baltimore, resulted in a 37-29 win for the Lincolnites. Poignantly aware of the fact that the game with Morgan was to be their swan- song” to collegiate competition, the five veterans— Baby-face Pree, Hendy Hender- son, Daddy Durant, Dusty Ballard and Sam” Brisbane—were primed to give their utmost for the dear ol’ Orange and Blue.” Except for the replacement of Durant with the versatile freshman star, Honey, when the former became embroiled in an altercation with one of the Bears, Coach Rivero allowed the veteran combination to bow themselves out as an intact combination. Pree was the season's high scorer with ll)7 points. Ballard was runner-up with 184, while Henderson contributed a total of 158. Durant tallied 71 units, and Brisbane 67. Lion Track Team, 1937 Boxing and Wrestling The annual intra-mural boxing and wrestling tournament was staged in the Univer- sity gymnasium. Besides being the source of thrilling interest to the student body, the tournament’s primary purpose of revealing promising candidates to represent Lincoln in the C.I.A.A. Boxing and Wrestling Tournament, held in the Lincoln gymnasium, March 19-20, 1937, was fulfilled. The boxing team journeyed to Washington and tied Howard's mitt slingers, winning two bouts and losing two. Then came a boxing and wrestling engagement with the Wissahickon A. C, of Philadelphia, on the campus; this, too, resulting in a deadlock. Benefiting much from arduous training the wrestlers and boxers then trekked to Philadelphia to hand the Wissahickon representatives a setback in their own bailiwick, 11-9- The final meet of the season was the annual C.I.A.A. tournament, mentioned above. Four schools—Hampton, Lincoln, Virginia State, and Howard'—were repre- sented, but as expected, the matches settled down to a keenly waged duel between Hampton and Lincoln. After the smoke of battle had been wafted away it was re- vealed that the Virginians had retained their pugilistic laurels by nosing out Lincoln 4-3, and had become co-holders of the wrestling championship by securing a 4-4 tie with our grapplers. The stellar attraction and most important factor in the capacity attendance at the tournament was the presence of the world’s light heavyweight champion, John Henry Lewis, who refereed the last three boxing contests. Sam Alexander, weight 135, and Charles Whickle Guthrie, weight 195, both wrestlers, won the championship in their respective divisions for the third consecu- tive time. OUR 1937 CHAMPIONS OF THE C.I.A.A BOXING WKF.STI.ING William Merchant (Soph.) . . . 152 lbs. Francis Schanck (Soph.) . . . . ..129 lbs. George Burgess (Jun.) 155 lbs. Samuel Alexander (Jun.) . . . . . 135 lbs. Reginald Williams (Fresh.) . . . 195 lbs. John Robertson (Soph.) . . . . . . 145 lbs. Charles Guthrie (Sen.) . 195 lbs. 48 Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Beta Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity was founded in 1914 at Lincoln University by a group of students with similar ideals of scholarship, uplift, manhood and perseverance. Since the founding of Beta over three hundred men have been taken into her sacred folds by virtue of their having met certain prerequisites, most of whom are well known men who have rightly taken their places in society as leaders. This year marks the twenty-second anniversary of Beta Chapter, the second oldest in the Fraternity. Twenty-two years of service to society in general and most especially to the uplift of Lincoln University students has Beta pledged herself and we are happily and eagerly anticipating many more. Robert N. Joyner. Herbert Cain..... Tyson Baker...... Edward Dennis. Alfred H. Neal. . William Layton. ..................Basilens .............Vice-Basilens Keeper of Records and Seal .........Keeper of Finance ..................Chaplain .........Editor to Oracle 49 Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity was organized at Indiana University during the first decade of this century, and now has chapters on the campi of many of the colleges and universities in this country. Epsilon Chapter works under the jurisdiction of the Grand Chapter, and in accord with the best interests of Lincoln University. The chapter sponsors annually the Freshman Oratorical Contest in conjunction with the observance of National Guide Right Week program. A silver loving cup and gold medal are awarded for first and second prizes. Kappa Alpha Psi is more than a social organization; it seeks to encourage young men to strive for and achieve a place of usefulness in school, community, and country. 50 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity In November, 1912, Nu Chapter was established here at Lincoln University. The fourteen men who founded Nu at that time have gone down in the history of the chapter as the Fourteen Immortals.” Nu Chapter awards each year to that member of the Freshman Class with the highest scholastic average, the Seidon Scholastic Medal, in honor of the late Milton Seldon, of the Class of 1921. Alpha Phi Alpha sponsors annually their Go to High School, Go to College and Education for Citizenship Campaign.” 'I'o effect this program representative Brothers are sent into the secondary schools anil communities where they encourage students to continue their education and give adults competent advice concerning their political, social, religious and economic status. The cardinal principles of the Fraternity are: I. To protect the chastity of woman- hood; 2. To promote scholarship; (3) 'I’o promote Christian character; (4) 'I’o obey the laws of the country. The officers of the chapter are: Gilbert Mayers....................................President Donai.d Davis................................Vice-President Done I. AS Bush...................................Recording Secretary H. F. Brown...................................Corresponding Secretary D nai.i) Carey...................................Treasurer A rt h ur Ba i- es..........................Parliamentarian John Hendi-kson....................................Chaplain Samuel Brisbane..........................Sergeant-at- A mis 51 i Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity The Mu Chapter of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity was founded at Lincoln Univer- sity on May 11, 1922. In a large measure the growth of our chapter has been con-comitant with that of the National Body. It has advocated the Clean Speech program which was one of its earliest plat- forms, but changing times and conditions demanded wider fields of activity and an interest in things which went beyond the campus, and with the adoption of the ideal of Bigger and Better Negro Business, Mu Chapter found its greatest expression. In carrying out its annual program on the campus there has been a consistent effort to bring men who, by virtue of their experience and achievement, could impress upon students the value and extent of work done by Negroes in this field. Harry Howard Carson ... William Mansfield Jordan Leo McPherson Hatton. . 52 Preside nl . Secretary Treasurer Phi Delta Rho Departs Not We can not go away from here to live Without a goodly share of faith In all who speak within thy noble range In blazing tribute to thy worth; For each shall go a prophet and disciple bold. Predicting, serving, in his rightful sphere; Made whole in fact and rhyme; made wise Of hidden truth, alike of hidden lie. We shall not seek repose as groping snakes When full of prey; we shall not bask In suns of self-inflicted idleness, Nor see a halo where a wreath of Mars is hung. We shall not go away from here to die In thought of all thy lasting beauty gives; Thy moulds of brick and mortar hold our eyes As servants clothed in netted gold. Thy trees are not mere giants of living wood Content to drink the sun and falling clouds, For each demands a heart, and each Upon receiving it grows tall. We can not ever go away from here; Too long have been our grappling souls a hold Of peace and friendship succored by a Hand That only asks the faith of those It aids; Vet if perchance one asks in future time Our place of hiding, doubting we remain— ’Tis but an easy matter to reply: In books they probed, in trees, in everything. 54 Wii.i.iam Wi:ni ei.i. Layton. Class Will We, the Class of 37, Lincoln University, County of Chester, State of Pennsylvania, being physically fit in body as well as with a sound and disposing mind, are desirous of bequesting to those worthy ones, treasures which have deemed this class outstanding, do hereby make, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament. We bequeath: To the faculty, the kick that they get out of giving final exams. To the Class of 1938, the dignity and nobleness which characterize Seniors. To the Sophomores, a few pointers in conducting a Junior Prom. To the Freshmen, our Sophomore days so that they will know how to take care of next year’s dogs.” Individual Bequests Clyde Atwell leaves the presidency of the club to one Perry Honey of the Freshman Class. Robert Joyner leaves his ability as a leader, together with his mental ability, to one Herbert Cain of the Junior Class. Charles Ballard, his mastery of the piano to one Reginald James of the Freshman Class. Samuel Brisbane leaves his four years of poverty to one Herman Bailey of the Junior Class. H. Franklin Brown leaves his ambitious tendencies to one Donald Davis of the Junior Class. William Anderson, his loudness and wrongness” to one Gregory Newton of the Junior Class. Robert Carter, his snobbishness to one Herbert Cain of the Junior Class. Herbert Chew, his knowledge of foreign languages to one Oliver Beckwith of the Sophomore Class. Joseph Daniel leaves his laziness to one Heywood Jones of the Junior Class. Edward Dennis, his chemistry wizardry to one Cyril Gaines of the Junior Class. G. Gladstone Durant, his never-to-be-forgotten chicken” to one Andrew Mac- Donald of the Freshman Class. Vincent Fenty, his luck at chance to one Thaddeus Kirkland of the Freshman Class. Charles Guthrie leaves his serious athletic training to one Purnell Phillips of the Sophomore Class. Philip Andrew William Harris leaves his entire personality to any Junior whose foot fits the shoe. John Henderson, his individualism to one Charles Bonner of the Sophomore Class. George Marshall leaves his coarseness to one Gregor)' Newton of the Junior Class. W. Wendell Layton, his ability to write poems to one Elmer Ferrell of the Junior Class. Eugene Minns, his eccentric thoughts to one Hannibal Webster of the Junior Class. 53 Class Will—Continued Gilbert Mayers, his hermitage to one Warren Colin Taylor of the Junior Class. John Palmer leaves his ever babbling to one Leo Fields of the Sophomore Class. Nelson Woodfork, his profound and lengthy sleep to one John Rendall Walker of the Junior Class. Donald Carey leaves his travelling up and down the east coast during school ses- sions to one Charles Smith of the Junior Class. Ulysses Glover, his neat appearance and setting of fashions to one Arthur Johnson of the Sophomore Class. Martin Pree leaves his commercial connections to one John Rendall Walker of the Junior Class. Clyde Bessicks, his four years of commuting to one William Everett, Jr., of the Sophomore Class. William Pitts, his ability to acquire beat up” cars to one Hannibal Webster of the Junior Class. Bequests to Administration and Faculty Members To President Wright, an automatic pocket jinglcr. To Coach Rivero, a winning football team for next year. To Mr. Turrell, a cushion for his hammer so it won’t fall so hard. To Dean Wilson, a season pass to miss classes. To Professor Davis, a book on coaching athletics. To Dean Johnson, a modern joke book. To Mrs. Patterson, a strong leash for her vicious Great Dane pet, Dusty. To Professor Lee, a pen that won't register 5 F's. To Professor Grim, a box of cough drops to help keep his throat clear. In Testimony Whereof, at Lincoln University, this thirty-first day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirty-seven, we set our hands and seal to this, our last will and testament. (CLASS ’37.”) Witnesses: Joseph Sneef Oscak Zilch 56 Class Prophecy It was early in June of 1950 that we left port at Philadelphia enroute to Boston. There were five in our party who were on board the S. S. Elizabeth. Prof. Herbert S. Chew, Dillard University’s new Professor of Mathematics; Dr. Edward S. Dennis, Detroit's leading physician; the Honorable Arthur V. Bates, of the Bates and Atwell Law Firm; and Clyde W. Bcssicks, conductor of the Negro Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra of Baltimore. The purpose of our cruise to Boston was to begin a tour which would take us into nearly every state in the Union. At Boston we were entertained by Dr. Jesse B. Plummer, one of New England's leading physicians, and Professor Charles L. Perinchief, the visiting Professor of Political Science at Boston University. We were greeted in New York by Harlem’s wealthy physician. Dr. Samuel C. Brisbane, who told us that at ten o’clock that very morning Prof. Martin J. L. Pree and Prof. John R. Palmer had boarded the lie de France for Paris, where they would study for the Doctorate in French at La Sorbonne. During our brief stay Lawyer Bates visited his law-partner, Clyde G. Atwell, who was a candidate for Congressman from New York. Dr. Dennis, who had to attend to some matters at New Lincoln Hospital, was surprised to find Dr. Donald Carey as the hospital’s chief surgeon. We didn't have time to go to Long Island, but were told that Gilbert Mayers was making fine progress as a Dentist. Returning to Philadelphia, Charles A. Ballard joined our party. He was now free from his duties as Head of the Music Department in Central High School. He asked us if we knew that Ted” R. Still has just won the Olympic 4()0-mcter dash and finished second in the 800 meters. He also told us that John H. Henderson had been appointed the new athletic director at Lincoln University, while Gladstone G. Durant would be the new Track Coach at Howard next spring. In Wilmington, Clarence C. Jones was assisting Harvey L. Murray, who was the City’s Welfare Chairman. He told us that Joseph Daniel was appointed to a similar position in Chester, made possible by Representative H. Franklin Brown, of Pennsylvania. In order that some minor repairs might be done to our trailer, we spent all day in Baltimore. That evening we attended one of the city's swankiest night clubs as the guests of two of the members of the Douglass High School faculty, Ulysses B. Glover and Julius Taylor. Shortly before noon the next day we set out for Washington. The new hotel where we stayed in the capital was under the management of Royal A. Cornwell. It was indeed a pleasure to see some of our former classmates at Lincoln, who were members of Howard's faculty. William Pitts, M.D., was a Professor in the Medical School. Prof. Robert L. Carter was the new Dean of the Law School, and P. W. A. Harris a Professor of Education. At Freedman's Hospital, Dr. Robert N. Joyner was head physician and Drs. William L. Anderson and Douglas J. Bush were prominent members of the staff. On Sunday morning we attended the Metropolitan Baptist Church. Nearly three thousand members were present to hear the first sermon by their new pastor. Rev. Thomas N. Jefferson. 57 Class Prophecy—Continued Monday morning found us again on the road. Richmond was to be our next stop. We reached this city about 2 P. M., but decided not to stay long because we wanted to reach Norfolk before dark. However, we did take time to stop at the Real Estate and Insurance Office of Wendell Layton. He told us that Dr. Willard Jones, formerly of Washington, had recently established his practice in Richmond. It was dusk when we drove into Norfolk. Rev. William H. Malbon put us up for the night. He was now in his fifth year as pastor of the city’s largest Methodist Church. Starting out once more we arrived in Winston-Salem after a few days. In this city two of our former classmates were among the outstanding residents: Leo M. Hatton was Vice-President of the Negro National Bank and Joseph E. Bradshaw a successful lawyer. Leaving North Carolina we came to Nashville, where we saw Prof. Harry H. Carson, Fisk University’s new head of the Romance Language Department, who was about to make his annual trip to France. He was being accompanied by Dr. George Marshall, a dentist of that city. Two weeks later found our party at Atlanta. Prof. William M. Jordan, of Clark University, was teaching in the Summer School of Atlanta University. The latter part of July found us in Dallas, Texas. Robert L. Graves was the principal of the Douglass High School there. It took us two weeks to tour the remaining part of Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. Late one afternoon in August we arrived in Pasadena, California. We remained here three days as guests of the city’s assistant Welfare Chairman, Clifton T. Walker. Returning east, we were quite surprised to meet Abe Hill, one afternoon, in a Denver Hotel. He was spending a month in Colorado, before he returned to Hollywood, where he w'as a scenario w’riter for Warner Bros. By the last w-eek in August we w-ere in Chicago. Vincent Fenty had moved here from Buffalo. He had been married and was a member of the city’s Welfare Committee. By Labor Day our party had reached New' York City once again. We were quite satisfied with our summer adventure and were now eager to go back to w'ork, having seen so many of our friends who were classmates at dear Old Lincoln. Harry H. Carson, 37. 5S Class Ballot Did most for class. . . Most sophisticated. . . Biggest rabeller...... Most nonchalant........ Class baby............. Most studious.......... Most efficient........ Most officious......... Most snobbish......... Most likely to succeed Best looking........... Best dressed........... Best debater........... Best orator........... Most popular.......... Class hermit........... Biggest plugger....... Most witty............ Best dancer............ Most versatile........ Most blase............ Most indifferent. Class ladies' man. . . . Social lion........... Most informed......... Most arrogant......... The quietest.......... Most polite........... Loudest.............. Biggest bull shooter. Best personality...... Most naive............ Most interesting. ... Best athlete.......... ...................Clyde Atwell ...................Abram Hill ...............W. L. Anderson ...................Abram Hill ....................C. C. Jones ..................Robert Joyner . . . Robert Joyner and H. Brown ..................H. F. Brown ....................R. L. Carter ..................Robert Joyner ...................G. G. Mayers ...................U. B. Glover ....................R. Cornwell ...................U. B. Glover ...................C. D. Ballard ...................G. G. Mayers ...................G. G. Mayers ...................J. R. Palmer .....................Joe Daniel ...................C. D. Ballard ..................A. B. Hill .....................Joe Daniel ...................U. B. Glover ......U. Glover and J. Daniel ...................J. R. Palmer ....................T. M. Reed ...................H. L. Murray ...................H. H. Carson ...................J. E. Bradshaw . VC' Anderson and J. Bradshaw ...............Nelson Woodfork .........W. Pitts and C. C. Jones .......J. Palmer and C. Ballard ......................M. J. Prce PHI DELTA RHO 1937 59 Autographs -y IBAMS L JHLSOi-1