Lincoln University - Lion Yearbook (Lincoln University, PA)

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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

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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

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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.)