Lincoln University - Lion Yearbook (Lincoln University, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1954 volume:

1 i A CENTURY OF ENDEAVOR IN BEHALF OF AN IDEAL • ♦ • Published by the Senior Class of Lincoln University 3 ree men in a j ree world hrouyh education an d brotherhood Lincoln University, Pennsylvania FOREWORD Lincoln— 1854-1954” Lincoln— A Century of Heritage and Knowledge” A century of endeavor in behalf of an ideal marks one hundred years at Lincoln University, clearly illustrates the dynamic challenge that Lincoln faced during the first century of her existence. During the course of those onc-hundred trying years Lincoln has striven to promote the qualities of leadership and education through true brotherhood of men. The untiring efforts of Lincoln’s faculty artd administration sought repeatedly to prepare the students to take their respective positions in the world. True to form Men of Lincoln set their standards high and progressed continuously to achieve the highest status possible in their respective undertakings. We who have witnessed the progress of Lincoln within the past four of Lincoln's one-hundred years have seen the many changes made to meet an accelerated society. As we, the class of '54, pass through the portals of our dear Alma Mater for the last time, in respect to our phases of academic work, we can’t help taking with us a deep sense of duty and responsibility to Lincoln. For it was through your varied efforts, Lincoln, that we approached the point where we stand ready to cope with any new challenge irrespective of its nature. You have taught us that our every effort can only be achieved through the promotion of an exacting sense of our theme, Free Men in a Free World Through Education and Brotherhood YEARS AT LINCOLN UNIVERSITY DEDICATION Dolores Lee. of Brooklyn. New York, a Junior attending the Eastern School for Physicians, salutes Lincoln Univer- sity. Dear Lincoln, our beloved, upon thee we bestow our highest praises. From within thy doors has come to us a token of remembrance, a scope of manhood and worldliness. Within the hearts of thy loyal sons will ever live the love for scholarship and achievement, the love of freedom and brotherhood. In thine own ways, thou hast branded upon this Earth a unique structure of mere simplicity—a tribute to the beauty of all which hast so long endured. In parallel with the alterations and improvements necessarily wit- nessed with the advent of time, you have been a vivid competitor, ever showing your merits for existence. In more than the value of one hundred years of development, may the aims thus far established be felt multifold in thy succeeding years. C 1854—1954 A HISTORY I Lincoln University is an intellectual, spiritual and social, as well as an educational institution. Its history, therefore, is a drama meaningless aside from historical backdrop against which the actors in this long drama have portrayed their respective roles. This account, therefore, parallels the history of the institution with significant dates in the majestic panorama of the civilizations of which it is the child. Lincoln University is in fact much older than 100 years. The oldest, and most persistent thread finally woven into its fabric, is the idea that there is but one God. (2000 B.C.: the Ancients, principally the Jews, develop a monotheistic reli- gious faith). This great idea accepted, a necessary corollary is that God is the Father of all Man- kind: all men are Brothers. If every Man is your Brother, you owe to him every mutuality of love and helpfulness. We owe Judaism eternal grati- tude for this majestic conception. But with them the idea never fully outgrew a restriction of its application to their own people, who came to be a specially chosen” people of God. Through the life and death of Jesus Christ (4 B.C.-29 A.D.), a Jew, the idea broadened to include men of every race and creed. All men who believed in Him as the Son of God, could by an Act of Faith become a Chosen People, whether Jew or Gentile, white, black, brown or yellow. In itself a simple Faith, competition with other religions, and Man's inveterate tendency to complicate his affairs, soon required the tech- nical apparatus of a philosophy, and Theology, to defend it against unbelievers. The early Chris- tians borrowed largely from Greek sources, mainly Aristotle and Plato. An important first systematize? was St. Augustine (354-430 A.D.). His theolog- ical system dominated the early Church, and were re-worked twelve hundred years later by John Houston Hall, Seminary Building. Calvin to undergird the Calvinistic version of the Protestant Reformation. From 1350-1600 the Reformation, and the Catholic Counter-Reformation, gave impetus to the idea of education for everyone; the authority of clericals as the sole interpreters of the Scrip- tures had been undermined. In Scotland, John Knox, disciple of Calvin, developed a system of universal education (1561) that gave his Presby- terian followers a veritable passion for higher education. The pastor must also be the teacher; for both functions he needed to be a university- trained man. John Miller Dickey, Lincoln’s Founder, a Presbyterian minister, had the pro- foundest Christian conviction of human brother- hood under God, and shared Knox's faith in higher education. A second religious strain was the humanitarian zeal among people called Quakers. The Founder married a Quaker woman, Sarah Emlen Cresson. The Quakers were first in America to condemn human slavery. Their Founder, George Fox (1624- 1691), denounced slavery in 1672. The Quaker Saint, John Woolman, succeeded in 1754 in per- suading the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting to take a definitively strong stand against the peculiar institution.” A third important influence was the more secular scientific Enlightenment Philosophers”: Voltaire, in France; Adam Smith, in England; Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and Ben- jamin Rush in America. They developed the revolutionary idea of the natural rights of man and helped precipitate revolutions in Europe and America. (1775-1793). Their theories of human equality and brotherhood were part of the con- verging forces and personalities that, in 1854, chartered Ashmun Institute, now Lincoln Uni- versity. II A staccato of great events accompanies the corporate history of Lincoln University. (In 1853 Perry opened Japan to the West; the Crimean Hr . - Old view from entrance to campus, showing Livingstone and University Halls and the Chapt-i. — Rendall Hall, Newest Dormitory. Ladies' Auxiliary and New Guest House, com- pleted in 1954. Four students admitted in 1873. before and after Baseball Team in 1912. graduation. The Class of 1934 with President William Hal lock Johnson and Prefessor Walter L. Wright. Convocation at Tindley Temple, Philadelphia. President Bond confers Honorary D.D. Degree upon Lt. Col. Elmer Gibson, '26. r War began). The first Charter was granted onl April 29, 1854. (The Kansas-Nebraska Bill, threatening extension of the slave states, passed the Senate May 22, 1854). The institution at first directed its mission toward Africa, so hope- less seemed prospects for Negroes in America. Classes began January 1, 1857. (The Dred Scott Decision, denying that Negroes, either free or slave, were citizens, ivas handed down March 6, 1857). With John Miller Dickey providing the principal support from his personal funds, the early years were poverty-ridden. In 1859 the first three graduates went to Liberia, in Africa. (That October John Brown raided Harpers Terry. The Civil War began in 1861). Civil War emptied the school when most stu- dents enlisted. John Carter served as President from 1856-1862, John Martin from 1862-1865. (The Emancipation Proclamation took effect Jan- uary 1, 1863. The Civil War ended with Lee’s surrender at Appomattox on April 9, 1865; Abraham Lincoln died of an assassin’s bullet on April 15; the 13th Amendment to the Constitu- tion abolished Slavery, December 18.) The end of the Civil War generated a great new enthusiasm; to the Freedmen and their friends, the bright blue heavens were their only limit. Isaac Norton Rcndall was elected President. Ashmun Institute was renamed Lincolun Univer- sity in 1866. (In the South the Klu Klux Klan was formed to suppress Negro rights; in Con- gress, the Civil Rights Ad of 1866 was passed over Johnson’s veto). Expansive plans were made to establish full university schools of law, medi- cine, and Theology. (The 14th Amendment was ratified in 1868, to protect the civil rights of Negroes. The 15th Amendment, to guarantee his citizenship and franchise rights, was ratified in 1870). The financial panic of 1873 closed all but the College of Liberal Arts and the Theological Sem- inary. It was slowly realized that the Civil War had not solved all of the bitter problems of racial inequality. (The Hayes-Tilden compromise of 1876 ended Reconstruction). From his election in 1865 to his retirement in 1905, and, indeed, beyond his death in 1912, Isaac N. Rendall placed his firm stamp on every aspect of the institution. Never married, he was Pap to the boys, whom he insisted on treat- ing as men. (In 1882 Koch isolated the Tuber- culosis bacillus). Isaac Rcndall thought Negroes endowed with every highest human capacity for learning and achievement. Almost to 1900 and beyond, Lincoln University was the only geunine college for Negroes in the country. (In 1889 the I ,v '. (n i w i frit i tig� - nu'olon io)v - , ielaS iLjnnEBAu ( S Y d . % alutc4l in Ouiifcio. '«W , . � ' t . ' ff' A '' ,,• +. - .. • . • , , « .. • � 1 .r w� V' r j.-,. ... ... , ■ . . ■ « . «I ,' .'' � ,. . ( !,„ '• ,■ . , 4 • .. Vi... ... ) ,,! � . a ' 4 The first diploma conferred upon Thomas H. Amos, class of 1859. i firs! automobile, a Benz, was exhibited at the'J Paris Exposition. That year the United States Supreme Court upheld segregation and estab- lished the separate but equal doctrine in the case of Plessy vs. Ferguson. Becquerel discovered the radio-activity of Uranium in 1896; in 1898 Lincoln was emptied again by enlistments in a War, the Spanish-American. In 1902 Marconi sent the first trans-ocean radio message; in 1903 the Wright brothers flew the first airplane. In 1904 Henry Ford perfected the mass assembly production line. At Niagrara, N. Y., nine Negroes held a Conference in 1904, out of which the NAACP came in 1909; four Lincoln men were •mong the nine.) Isaac N. Rendall was succeeded, in 1905, by his nephew, John Ballard Rendall, who perpet- uated the Rendall regime until his death in 1924. The social setting, meanwhile, already showed signs that required alteration of the institutional pattern. In addition to John Miller Dickey's great vision, and Isaac N. Rendall’s supreme capacity for faith in Negroes, a factor of missionary paternalism had always existed in the institution. This spirit came to characterize its Board of Trustees as the great old men grew feeble and passed away. A spirited and protracted struggle between the radical humanitarians in the Alumni, and the reactionaries in the Board, now began. (In 1914 the first World War began. In 1917 the United States entered the War and the halls were again emptied. The Russian Revolu- tion began, to end in creating the world's first Communist State. In 1918 an uneasy armistice was concluded.) William Hallock Johnson, a liberal member of the Faculty, was elected President in 1926. The old paternalism was set in reverse during his administration. A Negro was first elected to the Board in 1927 and to the Faculty in 1932. (The Stock Market Crash of October, 1929, convulsed the World. In 1932 F. D. Roosevelt was elected President of the United States. In 1933 Hitler's Nazis took over Germany. In 1939 Hitler invaded Poland, beginning World War 11; in 1941, the bombing of Pearl Harbor precipitated the United States into the conflict. The halls emptied again.) s Boxing bout between Big Bullock” and Dr. Anderson, Class of 191). Whats the matter with the team? The team's alright!” Homecoming 191) style. . Student Instructors, 1953-34 'SSts rdS r- ; TW The opening Centennial Convocation, Fall, 1953, during which President Bond conferred a honororay doctors degree upon His Excellency, Clarence L. Simpson, Liberian Ambassador to United States. President Emeritus William Hallock Johnson and fellow academicians during Graduation 1943. Still (1954) active as a member of the Board, William Hallock Johnson was succeded, in 1936, by Walter L. Wright, who retired in 1945, and died on January 17, 1946. President Wright had been in the Lincoln Faculty since 1892; he was deeply beloved by all Lincoln men. Both Presi- dents Johnson and Wright achieved veritable miracles, appreciated fully neither by Trustees or Alumni, in restoring the financial foundations of the institution. President Wright was succeeded by Horace Mann Bond, the first alumnus (and Negro) to be elected to the post. His election was viewed with elation by the radical humani- tarian portion of the Alumni, who had been petitioning the Board since 1875 for Negro rep- resentation in the Faculty, Board and Adminis- tration. By others, the step was viewed with alarm. Ill Set in a World where few men, and no institu- tions, achieve perfection, Lincoln University has reached to the stars. Its earliest aim was to elevate a special portion of humanity; Africans, in America and the Ancestral Continent, were the unique focus of the institution's mission in human brotherhood. (The first Atom bomb was exploded on August 6, 1945, in war, over Hiroshima, 70,000 people were killed. World War 11 ended. In 1948 Thur- good Marshall, '29, successfully argued the cases of Sweatt vs. Univ. of Texas, and McClaurin vs. University of Oklahoma, before the United States Supreme Court; obtaining a partial reversal of United States Supreme Court ruling, upholding the separate but equal” segregation doctrine in the 1889 case of Plessy vs. Ferguson.) The old mission has been grandly, nobly ful- filled, in Africa and in America. The Trustees have now designed a new and revolutionary function. The new pattern is for a college com- munity which will serve as a living laboratory for international understanding;” this is Lin- coln's answer to the problems posed by man's stumbling struggle toward a world governed by reason and concord among human beings. Though difficult, it is no more so than that set for an institution, 100 years ago, that pro- posed then to give the highest education to a race then hopelessly enslaved, its very human capacity decried and rejected. Men throughout the World are today enslaved by national, racial and cultural animosities, and face not remotely the prospect of being atomized, along with all their works and deeds. (On March 1, 1954, a perfected Hydrogen Bob was exploded at Bikini. It was 700 times as destructive as Hiroshima’s first Atom bomb.) The new Program of Lincoln University is a new design to reach, again, toward the infinite heavens of human aspiration, under God. % ree men in a f ree tuorfd hroucjh edu ca tion and hrotherh.ood president President' of the L'nncr iit� The University extends its fondest wishes to the Centennial Class of 195-4. All have the highest hope that your lives may he spent honorably and con- structively in the service of humanity. The Centennial slogan is: Free Persons in a Free World Through Educa- tion and Brotherhood. We do not here plead that you attain distinction, as the World'ordinarily measures honors and advancement. We ask, and hope, only that you be ood men, ever conscious of your responsibility to men of all races, creeds and nationalities throughout the World; and that you «.on tinually cultivate in your heart, and prove through your action, that you are a true son of an institution so dedicated. Hokacf. Mann Bond . . . Horace Mann Boni� The University extends itN fondest wishes to the Centennial Class of IVVi. All have the highest hope that your lives may be spent honorably and con- structively in the service of humanity. The Centennial slogan is. ‘Tree Persons in a Pree World Through Educa- tion and Brotherhood. We do not here plead that yon attain distinction, as the World ordinarily measures honors and advancement. We ask, and hope, only that you lx- j ood men, ever conscious of your responsibility to men of all races, creeds and nationalities throughout the World; and that you con- tinually cultivate in your heart, and prove through your action, that you are a true son of an institution so dedicated. I President To the Men of Lincoln University: We often hear much talk in these days about pioneering and the breaking down of frontiers. It appears to me that real men of the Negro race have a wonderful opportunity in the waning years of this century to open the frontiers of human relationship, locally, nationally and internationally. Lincoln men have been doing this for decades and I know that you educated men will continue to do so. Many educated Negro men and women become exceedingly bitter inside as they meet the barriers after they have attained some stature. To mention names is always open to question, but I will risk mentioning a few taken at random—from the field of Medicine which I know about more thoroughly than any other area. Montgomery Kennedy, 18, Beaufort, S. C.; L. M. Donalson, '26, Fayetteville, Lake City, S. C. are just a few of the men who have moved into areas of work wherein they minister in the most intimate human relationships to both negro and white, slowly pressing in the direction of recogni- tion of the common needs and rights of all. I commend pioneering to your future. You can do it. H F. Grim Dean of the University MEN OF VISION LEAD THE WAY Members of the Senior Class: At the time of Commencement we, as usual, feel a sense of gratification and loss with the departing of our Seniors. The gratification comes as a result of a job well done, the loss is felt in the severing of ties of four years standing. Neither event need be looked upon in any sense except that which is implied in every graduation: The dawn of a new period in your approach to full manhood. It is my hope that this dawning will develop into a clear day of intellectual and moral growth. If you make your day bright enough, you need never fear the setting of your sun. J. Ni wton Hill Dean of the College To the Members of the Class of 1594: We often look upon graduates as leaving the University. In one sense it does mean parting from the campus with all its associations, but in another sense we never leave the University. We are the University and wherever we live and work, there is the University to be described according to our life and work. Andrew E. Murray Dean of the Seminary Harold Fetter Grim Dean of the University To the Men of Lincoln University: We often hear much talk in these days about pioneering and the breaking down of frontiers. It appears to me that real men of the Negro race have a wonderful opportunity in the waning years of this century to open the frontiers of human relationship, locally, nationally and internationally. Lincoln men have been doing this for decades and I know that you educated men will continue to do so. Many educated Negro men and women become exceedingly bitter inside as they meet the barriers after they have attained some stature. To mention names is always open to question, but I will risk mentioning a few taken at random—from the field of Medicine which I know about more thoroughly than any other area. Montgomery Kennedy, '18, Beaufort, S. C.; L. M. Donalson, ‘26, Fayetteville, Lake City, S. C. are just a few of the men who have moved into areas of work wherein they minister in the most intimate human relationships to both negro and white, slowly pressing in the direction of recogni- tion of the common needs and rights of all. I commend pioneering to your future. You can do it. H. F. Grim Dean of the University MEN OF VISION LEAD THE WAY Members of the Senior Class: At the time of Commencement we, as usual, feel a sense of gratification and loss with the departing of our Seniors. The gratification comes as a result of a job well done, the loss is felt in the severing of ties of four years standing. Neither event need be looked upon in any sense except that which is implied in every graduation: The dawn of a new period in your approach to full manhood. It is my hope that this dawning will develop into a clear day of intellectual and moral growth. If you make your day bright enough, you need never fear the setting of your sun. J. Newton Hill Dean of the College To the Members of the Class of 1594: We often look upon graduates as leaving the University. In one sense it does mean parting from the campus with all its associations, but in another sense we never leave the University. We are the University and wherever we live and work, there is the University to be described according to our life and work. Andrew E. Murray Dean of the Seminary To the Class of 1954: You have the unique distinction of graduating in the One Hundredth Year of Lincoln University’s existence. During this year Lincoln has been pointing with pride at the achievements of her graduates. The quality of the men in your Class war- rants the prediction that you will have more than your proportionate share on the roll of the illustrious sons of the Second Century.” James Bonner MacRae Dean of Students James Bonner MacRae Dean of Students TO A FULLER HERITAGE Paul Keuhner Registrar 18 To the Class of 1954: Your special position and privilege at this point, as The Class of 1954, stem from your having shared generously in the rich experience of Liberal Education through Alma Mater. It follows that you are challenged to continue in the quest for education throughout life, and to assume the respon- sibilities and discharge the obligations that attend your privileged position. We hail you and wish you well, and shall follow your progress with pride in your achievements. Austin H. Scott Treasurer and Business Manager Austin H. Scott Treasurer and Business Manager faculty Norman E. Gaskins Chemistry Henry G. Cornwell Psychology Laurence Foster Sociology Peter J. Hall Biology Dwight W. Morrow History James W. Frankowsky, A.B., B.S., New York University Thomas Martin Jones, A.B., Eralbarn; A.M., Haver- ford; Ph.D., Pennsylvania Laurence Foster, A.B., S.T.B., Lincoln; Ph.D., Penn- sylvania Joseph Newton Hill, A.B., A M., Lincoln Norman Gaskins, A.B., Lincoln; A.M., Pennsylvania Henry Gilbert Cornwell, A.B., Lincoln; M.A., Ph.D., Pennsylvania Dwight W. Morrow, Jr., A.B., Amherst; M.A., Harvard Philip Sherdian Miller, A.B., Moravian; A.M., Penn- sylvania; Th.B., Princeton; Ph.D., Erlangen Manuel Rivero, A.B., A M., Columbia Armstead Otey Grubb, A.B., Princeton; Ph.D., Penn- sylvania William A. Hunter, A.B., Lincoln; M.A., Temple Uni- versity Samuel Theodore Washington, A.B., Lincoln; A M., Atlanta University Deforest Porter Rudd, Jr., A.B., Harvard; Ph.D., University of California at Berkley Sayre Perry Schatz, B.S., Pennsylvania; A.M., New School for Social Research William Raymond Cole, B.S., Middlebury; M.S., Penn- sylvania Kenneth Snead, A.B., Lincoln; M.A., University of Pittsburgh; M.A., Catholic University James W. Frankowsky Mathematics Thomas M. Jones History OF KNOWLEDGE Philip S. Miller Classical Languages Manuel Rivero Physical Education Armstead O. Grubb Languages .. . BASIC SKILLS AND TRUE VALUES Robert Hunter Samuel T. Washington Physical Education Accounting James L. Bryant, Jr., A.B., Lincoln; M.A., Pennsylvania Robert Nathaniel Gardner, A.B., Macales er; M.Ed., Minnesota Walter Everett Waring, A.B., A.M., Pennsylvania Orrin Clayton Suthern, II, A.B., Western Reserve Abram Hill, A.B., Lincoln Samuel McKee Bradley, A.B., Teachers College, More- head, Kentucky; M.A., University of Washington Toye George Davis, A.B., Lincoln; M.S., Pennsylvania; A.M., Ph.D., Harvard; M.D„ Howard University Francis McCarthy, The Barnes Foundation; Friends Guild, Philadelphia Henri Marc Yaker, A.B., Oberlin; M.A., New York University; B.D., Union Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Columbia Paul Keuhner, A.B., Westmar; Ph.D., Pennsylvania Elizabeth Beardsley, A.B., Swarthmore; M.A., Colum- bia; Ph.D, Yale Alfred H. Farrell, A.B, Lincoln; M.A, Ph D, Ohio State David Carney, B.A, Durham University, London; B.Sc, London University; M.A, Durham University; M.Sc, London University Donald Charles Yelton, A.B, Hamilton; M.A, Georgetown; M.S, Columbia Francis T. Jamison, A.B, Lincoln; D.D.S, Pennsylvania Moses Luckazer, B.A, M.A, Ph.D, Columbia DeForrest P. Rudd Chemistry Sayre P. Schatz Economics William R. Cole Physics Kenneth Snead Biology James L. Bryant, .Jr. Sociology Robert N. Gardner Physical Education Walter E. Waring Languages Orrin C. Southern, II Music 20 Vacuity Henri Yakek U ni vers it y Cha p!a in Samuel M. Bradley English Abram Hill Dramatics Toye G. Davis University Physician Francis McCarthy Art Elizabeth Beardsley Philosophy Alfred H. Farrell Exec. Ass'I to Pres. English David Carney Economics Emery Wimbish Assistant Librarian Moses Luckazer Political Science Donald C. Yelton Francis T. Jamison Librarian University Dentist Paul Kuehner Languages 21 Trustees Trustees plan campus expansion: Austin H. Scott, Business Manager; Dr. George D. Cannon, Trustee; Senator C. Douglas Buck, Trustee; President Horace M. Bond; Attorney Lewis M. Stevens, Chairman of the Board; John Ware, Trustee. Zrusiees The Honorable John S. Fine Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (ex officio) Herbert E. Millen, LL.D., Philadelphia, Pa. William Hallock Johnson. Ph.D., D.D.. Princeton, N. J. Walter M. Phillips, Philadelphia. Pa. John H. Ware, Oxford. Pa. Julius Rosenwald, II. Trenton, N. J. Thomas G. Speers, D.D., Baltimore, Md. Robert Coltman, Philadelphia. Pa. Lewis M. Stevens. Esq., Philadelphia, Pa. David G. Morris, M.D.. Bayonne. N. . Francis Shunk Downs, D.D., Berkley, California Walter D. Fuller, LL.D., Philadelphia. Pa. Charles R.' Whittlesey, Ph.D., Philadelphia, Pa. C. Douglas Buck, Wilmington, Del. Ralph Bunche, Ph.D.. LL.D., Lake Success, N. Y. Owen Roberts, Philadelphia, Pa. Thomas M. McMillan, M.D., Philadelphia, Pa. Robert F. Maine, Philadelphia, Pa. Roger S. Firestone, Pottstown, Pa. Alumni Trustees Horace M. Bond, Ph.D., LL.D., Lincoln University, Pa. Frank T. Wilson, Washington, D. C. Edward R. Archer, M.D.. Philadelphia. Pa. George D. Cannon, M.D.. New York, N. Y. Harold R. Scott, M.D., Orange, N. J. Faculty Trustees Dr Laurence Foster, A.B., S.T.B., Ph.D. Dr. Philip Shiridan Miller, A.B., A.M., Th.B., Ph.D. Dean Harold F. Grim Faculty Advisor Dear Fellows of 1954: Many thanks for the privilege, in this our Centennial year, of acting as your Class Advisor. In this time of great challenge to, of great accusations against American youth; in the face of deep personal disappointments and many brush-offs, this invitation from you is most helpful, is most heartening to me. I can give you but a little advice, but it is the little things that count so much in life. The cumulative power of little things can wax into such tremend- ous influences in the shaping of our lives. May you go out into the competitive channels of this surging, seething sea of Human Endeavor girt with the knowledge that little things are all important. Again I thank you from my heart for your welcome invitation. H. F. Grim 24 Class Advisor Centennial Class Off leers Left to right-. Harry L. Morris. Vice-President; Joseph A. DcLainc, Treasurer: Richard A. Holmes. President: James M. Galloway. Parliamentarian; and David A. Tull, Secretary. 25 NWABUEZE AGBIM Bint Nimo Nigeria, West Africa Economics Beta Sigma Tau Lincolnian Staff; Soccer Team; University Lodge : Social Science Club: African Student Assoc. 3,4— Secretary 3,4; Varsity Club 3.4; N.A.A.C.P— Corresponding Secretary 4. Business Administration . . . “must fight material . . . a great help to the senior class and soccer team . . . only person who can read with his eyes closed . . . Our deeds follotr us and what ue have been makes us u-hat ue are. EUGENE D. BROCKINGTON Brock 2532 Columbia Avenue Phila. 21, Pa. Political Science Alpha Phi Alpha American College Leader 3; Vice Pres, of Class 3; Alpha Phi Alpha—Secretary: Track I; Lincolnian 1.2,3,4—Advertising Manager 2—Edilor-in-Chief 3.4; N.A.A.C.P. 1,2,3,4 — President 3.4; Student Senate 2,3,4; Lion Staff — Associate Editor 4; Glee Club: Social Science Club 2,3,4 — Corres- ponding Secretary 3—Parliamentarian 4; Mason. Lawyer . . . Every man must live with the man he makes of himself. PRINCE N. A. BROWNE J.R.O. Monrovia Liberia, West Africa Biology Phi Beta Sigma Soccer Team 1,2,3.4; Glee Club: Lincoln Players; Varsity Club. Physician . . . never forgot that trip to Baltimore . . . the “Harlem Globetrotter of the soccer field ... if it can be played on the guitar. Prince can play it . . . known to many as one of the “hot plate chefs . . . There is no substitute for talent. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY 1954 graduates HOWARD CAESAR Caesar 20 Greylock Ave. Belleville, N. J. Biology Omega Psi Phi Cross Country l; Lincolnian 1,2,3.4—News Editor 2—Assoc. Editor 3.4; Varsity Club 2,3.4; 54 Lion Editor-in-Chief; Pan Hellenic Council: Ome- ga Psi Phi — Keeper of Records and Seal 4; Dorm Proctor 4; Student Senate 2,3.4; Freshman Advisor 4; Science Club 3,4; Social Science 4; Mason. Medicine . . . The little man with the big stick (Rcndall's Bouncer) . . . Men are born to succeed—not to fail.” CLAYTON CAVETT CAROTHERS C.C.C. 1226 W. 18th Street Erie, Pa. Biology Omega Psi Phi Wrestling Team 1,2,3,4—Captain 2,3,4; Student Senate 3.4; Varsity Club 1,2,3,4—President 3. Dental Technician . . . CCC (cool, calm, collected) . . . one of those daredevils of the wrestling team ... in all of his quietness, there was strength . . . remembers the day he crossed those sands ... a real Champion . . . Every man is the architect of his future. RUSSELL HERMAN CARTER Frtts 246 Lincoln Street Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Biology Omega Psi Phi Asst. Editor of Lincolnian; Pan Hellenic Council; Science Club; Y-Cabinet. Psychiatrist . . . Frus quiet manner leaves him almost unnoticed . . . gentleman and a scholar . . . willing to give those in need a helping hand . . . The world belongs to the energetic. 27 LINCOLN UNIVERSITY AUSTIN THOMAS CLARK C.A. 4850 Parrish Street Phila. 39, Pa. French Lincoln Players 1,2,3; Lincolnian 2,3,4. Commercial Interpreter . . . most widely read French student . . . known to spread joy wherever he goes . . . protegee of Gladys Renwick . . . those Watering eyes in the morning . . . The best things in life are free. ROBERT HENRY COBBINS Lynchburg 1200 Seventh Street Lynchburg, Va. Biology Lincoln Players 3; Lincolnian 3 — Reporter 3; Class Treasurer 3; Wrestling 2,3,4 — C.l.A.A. Champion 3; Varsity Club 3,4. Physician ... no other voice like his . . . wants to be a dillitante . . . only person to ace Coopers Chem. test . . . Lincoln Players’ only natural Southern gentleman . . . Let each man’s hope be in himself; let him trust his own resources. WITOLD LUDWIK COHN Veto 3139 Diamond Street Phila. 21, Pa. Economics Lincolnian 2,3,4—Business Manager 3,4; Philos- ophy Club 2,3,4—President 4; '’54” Lion—Busi- ness Manager; Social Science Club 2,3.4; Student Senate 3,4; Soccer Team 3; Freshman Advisor 4. Marketing Expert . . . vividly remembers the good old washaways . . . the only person who can extract blood from a turnip ... a martyr for the cause . . . Gentlemen smoke my brand; it’s made from the best weeds . . . An aim in life is the only fortune worth finding. 28 MERRICK WILLIAM COLLIER 1002 E. 37th Street Savannah. Ga. Biology Alpha Phi Alpha Soccer 3,4; Lincoln Players 3; Glee Club 3 ; Asst. Homecoming Committee 4; Varsity Club 4; Vice Pres. Y-Cabinet 3,4; N.A.A.C.P. 3.4; Freshman Advisor 4. Minister . . . Will never forget those days in L.A. . . . that foreign accent . . . Our deeds follow us and what we have been makes us what we are. ROBERT FRANCIS CONWAY Conwa 305 Broad Street Beverly, N. J. Political Science Omega Psi Phi Baseball 1; Football 2; Track 3,4; Social Science Club 3; Y-Cabinet 1. Lawyer . . . we're still wondering what happened on Homecoming 53” ... If Conwa's conscien- tiousness is indicative of success, then successful he will be . . . Conwa's humor makes him both an asset and pleasure to his class . . . Our opportunities to do good are our talents. JEROME JERRY COOPER Bandy Republic, Pa. Physical Education Omega Psi Phi Football 1; Baseball 3.4; Wrestling 3.4. Minister . . . Bandy's becoming a member of Omega Psi Phi and winning the C.I.A.A. Trophy will be long cherished by him . . . will never be forgotten by his friends . . . To be well rounded, the body as well as the mind must hold its own specific right. 1954 Graduates ALBERT V. CRAWFORD Al 109-32 Liverpool Street Jamaica, N. Y. Biology Lincoln Players 4; Lincolnian 3. Physician . . . grapes are a man s best friend . . . Al's efforts to do good were realized by those who knew him well . . . protegee of Graves . . . The measure of man’s life is the well spending of it, and not she length.” JOSEPH A. DeLAINE Joe 1056 Prescott Road Columbia, S. C. Biology Omega Psi Phi Treasurer of Class 4; N.A.A.C.P.; Mason. Physician . . . one of the many successful immi- grants with the accent ... a rare sight on the weekend . . . utmost respect for Morpheus . In the evenings . . . ahh . . . In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.” CHARLES CECIL DENNIS, JR. Cecil Carey Street Monrovia, Liberia Political Science Omega Psi Phi Soccer 1,2; Social Science Club 4; Personnel Com- mittee 4; African Student Association 1,2,3; Mason. Lawyer . . . known for those midnight parties . . . willing to give a helping hand to those in need . . . always a gentleman . . . Let’s make it, lady . . . The surest way not to fail is to determine to succeed” LINCOLN UNIVERSITY 30 1954 graduates LUCIUS DURANT, JR. Eric 925 S. Front Street Harrisburg, Pa. Biology Football 1; Student Senate 4; Dormitory Council 3,4; Intramural Sports 2,3,4; Varsity Club 2,3,4; Track 1; Mason. Physician . . . Dean's best friend . . . favorite expression Buckdust” . . . Sack's second best friend” ... I fool may talk but a wise man speaks. I CLAUDIUS A. R. ELCOCK Mahaica, British Guiana Chemistry Manager of Soccer Team 3,4; Glee Club 3,4; Student Advisor 4; African Student's Assoc. — Vice Pres. 3; Y-Cabinet 3,4; Varsity Club 3,4; Science Club 3; Lion Staff—Promotion Manager. Physician . . Cressons biggest boss . . . that sense of humor shall never be forgotten . . . would give you his life if you needed it . . . Deserve success and you will command it.” JAMES MAYO GALLOWAY Boston 61 Crawford Street Boston, Mass. Sociology Omega Psi Phi Student Senate—Pres. 4; Social Science Club— Vice Pres.; Class Parliamentarian; Omega Psi Phi —District Representative; Mason. Industrial Relations . . . remembers those philos- ophical presuppositions and biscuits . . . party boss of Lincoln . . . once frightened Mr. Specif- icity . . . The fool wanders, the wise man travels.” 31 LINCOLN UNIVERSITY WINSTON HAROLD GANDY Mohal 122 E. Barnard Street West Chester, Pa. Physical Education Alpha Phi Alpha Football 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Varsity Club 2,3,4; Intramural Sports; Pan-Hellenic Council; Mason. Physical Therapist . . . that rumbling rumble seat . . . after the crossing of the burning sands, sat for a week with his donkey in his hand ... the Roar of the Lions . . . Skilled is be in sports and pastimes. REUEL MUGO GATHERU Professor History Nairobi, Kenya African Student’s Association 2,3,4; Soccer 1.2.3.4. Education ... a virtuous master of tranquil achievement . . The Quiet Man” . . . Kenya's future Director of Education . . . Prof is one who is known and well liked by all . . . Good Luck . . . Work first then rest. HERMAN OCTAVIUS GRAHAM, JR. Ret 1527 E. Preston Street Baltimore 13, Md. Psychology Beta Sigma Tau Y-Cabinet 1,2.3.4; N.A.A.C.P. 1,2,3.4; Pan- Hellenic Council 2,3.4; J.M.D. 1,2,3; Lincoln Players 1; Varsity Club 2,3.4; Track Team 2 ; Wrestling Team 1.2,3,4; C.J.A.A. Champion 1,2,3. Minister . . . never given a cut in Chapel . . . only pair of spy glasses with horn rims . . . Ah man . . . Some little bug is going to find you some day. 32 JOHN HERBERT GRIFFITH Griff 803 Anaheim Street Pittsburgh 19, Pa. Physical Education Omega Psi Phi Football 1,2; Baseball 2.3,4; Basketball 1,3,4; Varsity Club 2,4. To be happy . . . Lincoln's Gift from Pittsburgh . . . Guys like Griff keep sports on their high level . . . refugee from Vet's Village . . . I’m in love again ' . . . Better late than never. EDDISON RICHARD HAIRSTON Eddie 92 Feathers Avenue Uniontown, Pa. Biology Omega Psi Phi Wrestling Team 2,3.4; Track Team 2.3,4; Lion —Associated Sports Editor; Intramural Sports. Medicine . . . 1953 C.I.A.A. 137 lb. wrestling champ . . . Laughing boy ... the church on the road . . . one of the best . . . Doc Davis' boy . . . Radio debut . . . Of sunny composition is your disposition. GEORGE F. HENRY Bruz 111 W. 3rd St. Media, Pa. Chemistry Omega Psi Phi Intramural Basketball; Intramural Baseball; Chem- istry Laboratory Assistant. Medical Doctor . . . Student Senate Week-end, 1931 . . . heavy . . . deserving of success . . . the gut bucket's best friend . . . Most power- ful is he who has himself in his own power 1954 Graduates 33 RICHARD ALLEN HOLMES Dick 188 Oxford Street Orange, N. J. Biology Omega Psi Phi President of Clast 1,2,3,4; Whos Who in Ameri- can Colleges; Lincolnian 1,2,3.4—Feature Editor 4; Intramural Sports; Debating Team 3; Student Senate 1.2,3,4; Y-Cabinet 1,2,3,4; Science Club 2,3; N.A.A.C.P. Physician . . . one of the greatest assets to Lincoln . . . one day the world will recognize Dick's honor, initiative, and spirit as we have at Lincoln . . . In a just cause the weak o’er- come the strong. JOHN DAVID HOPKINS, JR. Hopp 209 Prospect Street Trenton, N. J. Biology Omega Psi Phi Student Senate 3.4—Vice Pres. 4; Pan-Hellenic Council; Soccer Team; Lincolnian; Track Team; Sophomore Oratorical Contest. Obstetrician . . . only person to know what the P in pinochle stands for . . . spends most of his time fighting terial . . . will tell his future patients “it won't hurt a bit . . . No one knows what he can do until he tries. LEROY HENRY JENKINS, JR. Jenks 2346 N. 25th Street Phila. 32, Pa. Psychology Omega Psi Phi Glee Club; Cheerleader. To be of service to mankind ... a gentleman to the nth degree . . . that Esquire” look . . . he'd give you his heart if you needed it . . . There is no road to success but through a clear, strong purpose. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY 34 1954 graduates ALEXANDER B. JOHNSON, JR. Ben 212 S. 57th Street Phila. 39, Pa. Political Science Omega Psi Phi Philosophy Club; Varsity Club; Student Senate; Personnel Committee; Track; Cross-Country; In- tramural Sports; Social Science Club: Lincolnian; Alpha Kappa Alpha Honorary Philosophical Fraternity; French Tutor. Law . . . one of the few who can combine an excellent scholastic standing with outstanding per- formance on the athletic field . . . The world is his, who makes it so. WILLIAM LEE JONES Jonesey 3733 N. Bouvier Street Phila., Pa. Biology President — Shakespeare Club '54; Y-Cabinet; Lincoln Players. Medicine . . . that convertible olds . . . Houston Hall Club . . . Rittcnhousc . . . Heavy . . . Artistic . . . The will to do good always prevails. MARTIN SIEH KARPEH Rye Monrovia, Liberia Biology Phi Beta Sigma Glee Club; Science Club; African Student Assoc. — Pres; Soccer Team; Varsity Club; Lincoln Players; American Colleges’ Student Leaders Award 1953. Physician . . . Rye is one of these talented people who can fix a nine course dinner on a hot plate . . . Cool . . . that exotic music from his pad . . . The force of his merit makes his way. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY CHARLES THOMAS. LATTA Sonny 437 E. State Street Kennett Square, Pa. Political Science Kappa Alpha Psi Soccer Team 1,2,3.4; Intramural Sports; Varsity Club. Law . . . one of the soccer team bulwarks . . . wouldn't bring samples of his home-town product to the boys . . . rides to class in style . . . fractured Ma's nerves and Louis' French . . . He will not spoil his life with labor or care HERBERT M. LEMMON Herb 1324 N. Frazier Street Phila., Pa. History Glee Club 1.2,3.4; Y-Cabinet 2,3.4—President: Student Senate 3.4; 54 Lion—Associate Business Manager; Chaplain of Class; Mason. Historical Research - Education . . . The Lemon Drop Kid . . . comes the week end—split time . . . Greatest Tenor a la rabble style . . . sincere and conscientious in all that he does . . . Anything that has required unusual efforts to secure is always rich in appreciation. KENNETH CRAIG McFADDEN Af r 437 Washington Ave. Montclair, N. J. Sociology Track 1; Y-Cabinet 1; Intramural Sports. Sociologist ... the only person with a three year English lit. course . . . that progressive cutting system . . . Oh how I hate to get up” . . . last person to let you down . . . Ambition has no risk. 36 THOMAS MILLER Big Tom Box 319, Edgewood Ave. Berwyn, Pa. Physical Education Football 1,2,3.4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1.2,3.4. Coach . . . one of the big five . . . that 6 to 3 club . . . those West Chester days . . . Professor T.V.-ology . . . those evening boxing hours . . . a true rabbler ... the type of person that everyone likes . . . Life has more resources than our reason, and sometimes, it has a smile. RUSSELL F. MINTON, JR. Russ 46 Holland Avenue Ardmore, Pa. Chemistry Kappa Alpha Psi Pan-Hellenic Council—President 4; Student Senate 4; Intramural Sports; Kappa Alpha Psi — Pole- march 4; Y-Cabinet; Lion Staff—Production Man- ager. Physician . . . Russ has that indistinct, distinct, distinctiveness . . . known and liked by all who knew him . . . remembered for his sensible sug- gestions . . . Self trust is the first secret of success. HARRY L. MORRIS 107-04 Liverpool St. Jamaica, N. Y. Sociology Omega Psi Phi Vice President of Senior Class; Social Science Club — President: Lion — Advertising Manager ; Mason—Worshipful Master; Intramural Sports; Who's Who in American Colleges and Univer- sities '5 3-'54. Psychiatric Social Work . . . Mr. VIP a la B.S. Degree . . . page flipper . . . everyone used his notes . . . fun loving, humorous, and conscien- tious . . . Many things difficult to design prove easy to performance. 1954 Graduates 37 BRAVELLE M. NESBITT, JR. Bucky 165 Madison Avenue Elizabeth, N. J. Psychology Omega Psi Phi Lincoln Players 3,4; Social Science Club; Y- Cabinet; Philosophy; Cheerleader; Intramural Sports; Student Senate; Lincolnian—Sports Editor; N.A.A.C.P.: Dormitory Council; Mason. Mortician . . . Bucky’s sudden genius surprised many . . . plans to use psychology on cadavers . . . known to many as the functioner . . . Perseverance is the keynote to success CHUKA NWAELUBA OKOYE Chttka 24 Yoruba Road Kano, Nigeria Political Science Newman Club; Y-Cabinet; Varsity Club; Soccer Team. Lawyer . . . sacks best friend . . . Schatz's boy . . . those quick trips to Philly . . . nickels are Chuka's best friend . . . that progressive cut- ting system” . . . personal friend of Snow White . . . Time is of the essence LEVANCE PERKINS, JR. Perk 5446 Spring Street Phila. 39, Pa. Sociology Kappa Alpha Psi Pan-Hellenic Council 4; University Lodge; Kappa Alpha Psi—Dean of Pledges 4. Law . . . where there is a skirt, there’s Perk . . . Russ' Ace . . . has never seen a weekend at Lincoln . . . Philly socialite . . . the typical lover a la Boris Karloff . . . The best of every- thing is always uphill.” LINCOLN UNIVERSITY 38 1954 Graduates JAMES LEONARD PRESTON Pres 93 Kenilworth Place Orange, N. J. Chemistry Alpha Phi Alpha Lincolnian Staff 3,4; N.A.A.C.P. 4; Lion Staff. Research . . . Pres can boast of having the most unusual car on campus, A Pushmobilc . . . likes most anything and gets along well with anyone . . . can't resist rabbling (especially on ole lady ) . . . will never forget homecoming of '53 • • • What is the worth of anything but for the happiness 'twill bring. CARL LEON PYNES 1623 Wallace Street Harrisburg, Pa. Biology Omega Psi Phi Glee Club 1,2; Student Senate 2. Dentist . . . will always remember 12-7-51 . . . the smiling half of the Gold Dust Twins . . . a combination of Chopin and Shearing . . . has but one love . . . Chicago here I come ! . . He is to be praised above all who is his own master. ROLAND H. SALMON Rollo 463 W. 153rd St. New York 31, N. Y. Sociology Omega Psi Phi Track 1,2,3; Varsity Club 2,3,4; Social Science Club 3,4; Newman Club 1,2,3,4; Lion Staff 4; Intramural Sports 3,4; Basketball Manager 2; Editor to Oracle. Public Health Administration ... the “R in rabble . . . to the City—Sylvia ??? ... the last one to let you down . . . Shabby's” ace . . . Who overcomes by force has overcome but half his foe. 39 LINCOLN UNIVERSITY CHARLES E. SEXTON Chuck 633 E. King Street York, Pa. Physical Education Omega Psi Phi Football 1,2,3,4; Wrestling 1.2—C.I.A.A. Wres- tling Champion 2; Track 1,2,3; Varsity Club 2,3,4; Homecoming Committee 2,3,4—Chairman 4; Student Senate 4 — Athletic Committee 4; Intramural Sports 1,2,3.4; Mason. Education . . escort of the Queen, who was the most . . . part of that terrible line ... fed half of Lincoln at his home at one time or another . . . the kind of person that everyone likes . . . There is no royal road to learning.” ELMER THOMAS SIMMS Elmo 113 N. Main-Street Boonton, N. J. Physical Education Omega Psi Phi Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2.3,4; Y-Cabinel 1,2; Varsity Club 1,2,3,4; Student Senate. Physio Therapy . . . what most people do in four years, Elmo does in five . . . left his heart at Hampton . . . one of the Muscatel Leaguers . . . kept sports on a high plain . . . Better late than never. JAMES CALVIN SLAUGHTER Slaughter 2000-D N. 27th Street Phila. 21, Pa. Sociology Baseball 1,2,3,4; Intramural Sports. Education . . . one of the major stock-holders in Trailway, Inc. . . . finally went into business for himself . . . Strictly a Dodger Fan . . . Wait till next year . . . mainstay on the baseball team . . . Constancy of purpose leads to better things. 40 JAMES R. SMITH Smitty 1806 E. Third Street Bethlehem, Pa. History Kappa Alpha Psi Varsity Club; Science Club; Pan-Hellenic Coun- cil; Glee Club—Quartet; Intramural Sports; Soc- cer Team; Track; John Miller Dickey Society. Education . . . Smitty is one of those who has the ingredients for happiness (music, sports, and studies) . . . proud member of the Square Sym- phony Orchestra . . . The force of his own merit makes his way. MILTON QUINN STILLS Quinn 1439 E. 2nd Street Plainfield, N. J. Biology Alpha Phi Alpha Pan-Hellenic Council; Student Senate; Intramural Sports; Lion—Rewrite Editor. Pharmacy . . . Plainfield's gift to Lincoln . . . admirer of a certain Miss S. M. K. . . . remembers Old ladies first affair of heart” . . . ambition is to be healthy, wealthy, and wise . . . known to rabble and knuckle . . . comes June ahh . . . . . Thoroughness is the earning power of success, and success must be earned. DAVID K. THOMAS 2431 N. 27th Street Phila., Pa. History Philosophy Club—Vice President. Education ... the Ben Hogan of the old school . . . the controversial point of the class . . . conscientious . . . could be but . . . Reds” . . . sincere in all that he does . . . If you have knowledge, let others light their candles by it. 1954 Graduates 41 RUFUS HARRY THOMAS Tommy 41 N. 56th Street Phila. 39, Pa. Psychology Lincoln Players 1.2,3,4—Secretary 3.4 ; 54 Lion —Literary Editor; Y-Cabinet 1; Freshman Ora- torical Contest—3rd prize; K.Y. Mathematical Statistician . . . Lincoln's gift to the world . . . them feet . . . L.l.B.G.S. . . . Must I bear this all alone or let it go quite free, since there is one for everyone, where's the one for me . . So long as we keep our faces to the tight, the shadows are behind. DAVID ADOLPHUS TULL, III Tull stein 2209 N. Woodstock Street Phila. 32, Pa. Biology Omega Psi Phi Science Club 2,3; Student Senate 2,3; Lincolnian Staff 3; Secretary of Class 3,4. Physician . . . that language is the product of fire and brimstone . . . Native food—knish and chicken ... a page flipper from his heart . . . Authority on the P in pinochle . . . Good nature is the security of the mind. NATHAN H. WATERS, JR. Nate 57 N. 13th Street Harrisburg, Pa. Biology Omega Psi Phi Student Senate 2,3; Intramural Sports 1.2.3,4. Veterinary Medicine . . . plans to treat donkeys. dogs, etc., with kindness . . . collector of P.I.O. bottles . . . Richard Wright’s favorite character . . . personality to spare . . . Nate is Tokay with the boys . . . Youth is the opportunity to do something and become somebody. 42 1954 Graduates ERNEST ROOSEVELT WILLIAMS Coo 4911 Aspen Street Phila., Pa. Biology Omega Psi Phi Vanity Club; Glee Club; Catechism Contest — 2nd prize; Y-Cabinet; N.A.A.CP.; Track Team; Student Senate; Intramural Sports; Lincolnian — Rewrite Asst. Physician . . . that Esquire Look . . . Philly's Gift to women . . . Lady” . . . terial fighter . . . Fellows like Daddy Cool” keep sports on their high level . . . To thine own self be true. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY ROBERT EVERRETT WINTERS Bobby Box 8 Mendenhall, Pa. Mathematics Alpha Phi Alpha Alpha Phi Alpha — President; Y-Cabinet 1,2; Lincolnian 2,3,4 — News Editor 3,4; Glee Club 2,3,4; Pan-Hellenic Council 4; Student Senate 4; Lion Staff 4; Instructor of Sub-Freshman Mathe- matics 4; Mason. Industrial Mathematician . . . Happiest when solving math problems . . . Evil Freshman . . . Los Docc Diablos . . . He has achieved much who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much. 43 In approaching the one place that was bound to make the greatest impression upon our lives, we looked out from our various modes of trans- portation and saw the water tower, majestically standing over our beloved University. The fear that engulfs an individual, who is about to experi- ence an unknown thing, suddenly dissolved that happy spirit we had possessed only moments before. As we turned into the archway a little voice within whispered, Your new life is about to begin. Class History Our career at Lincoln began in a very simple fashion, attending orientation meetings, listening to the advice of the wise old upperclassmen, and heeding the advice of the professors on construc- tive study habits. Most of the students confined themselves to their rooms until that age old group, the rabble, insisted that we socialize even if we did it to the tune of mops, buckets, paddles and the traditional woodpile. As the fires of wood-night burned into the morning of Home-coming, we felt ourselves slowly becoming a part of Lincoln. The school year slowly began to unfold itself and we wit- nessed such things as the Annual Turkey Day Classic, Penn-Relays, Student Senate Week-end, and finally the Pan-Hellenic Formal. To many of our fold, a new goal became evident, as the call of the Greek letter fraternities became audible. When the sophomore year began, we stopped momentarily to realize how well we had adjusted to the life at dear old Lincoln. We rushed around to see the faces that were greatly missed during the summer vacation, that apparently seemed too long. Many of our philosophies had changed and we began to think in the terms of “Do unto others as they have done unto you . . . and so the freshmen began to experience the things that we so dreaded the year before. Our sopho- more year seemed to be a year that was filled with important decisions. We began to think seriously of the future, in which we all realized the roles we would have to play. It was in this year that our knowledge increased considerably and our title of sophomore, wise fool, was well founded. Indoctrinations into fraternities was realized, and many became cognizant of the importance of extra-curricular activities. The advent of our Junior year saw a definite increase of poise and statesmanship, that veered us away from violent reactions toward freshmen. Distinctive also was the addition to our diminish- ing number of transfer students from the extremes of Sweden and Africa to the confines of our national borders. Activated by manifestations of campus need, we entered actively into many campus organizations. It was not surprising to realize that Lincoln had taken a place in our hearts. With the arrival of our Senior year, we focused our attention on the centennial celebration and our far distant commencement. As we rolled up our sleeves to attack the problems confronting us, optimism was high with plans for our year- book and centennial commencement. The year’s festivities included several conventions, a distinc- tive Home-coming, and a gala Student Senate Weekend. We had grown as our attitudes and scholastic attainments revealed. We realized our respon- sibilities, for we were now campus leaders. Our mental advancement was tested by the G.R.E. and our proficiency was weighted by our gross en- deavors in the realm of journalism and social arrangements. Now as we are about to complete our relation- ship with Lincoln as students and become her sons, our eyes focus themselves upon her carpet of green as they had done the first time that we had seen her. This time each tree, each shrub, each building, and each room no longer has the empty meaning it did so many years before. Each thing that is a part of Lincoln holds a special meaning and memory in itself. As we now leave the archway, that little voice within suddenly whispers, Go this way. It was at Lincoln that we learned to take that first step of strength in life, and it was at Lincoln where we gathered our thoughts and ideas together with which we shall judge the world. With an unsteady but firm step we now leave Lincoln. Before we go we turn our faces once more upon her beauty and with proud voice we say: Hail! Hail! Lincoln. WHO'S WHO Air. Lincoln-. Howard Caesar Most Likely to Succeed Witold L. Cohn Class Lover: Levance Perkins Most Handsome:. Milton Q. Stills Class Scientist: George F. Henry Most Popular: Richard A. Holmes Class Weekenders: Milton Q. Stills Levance Perkins Class Orator: Russell F. Minton Class Politician: James M. Galloway Class Athlete: Thomas L. Miller Class Musician: Carl L. Pynes Most Naive: Nwabueze Agbim Most Radical: David K. Thomas Best Dressed: Leroy H. Jenkins Class Actor: Rufus H. Thomas Class Artist: William L. Jones Class Writer: Eugene D. Bkockington Best Personality: Herbert M. Lemmon Most Studious: Herman O. Graham JUNIORS Junior Class Officers Raymond M. Lopes, Secretary Alfonso Jones, Presided William F. Henson, Vice President 47 FRESHMEN Sophomore Class Officers David Bridgeford, Vice President Walter Scriven, President Allen T. Shropshire, Secretary Freshmen Class Officers Leon W. Bivins, President William M. Womack, Secretary Donald A. Earle, Vice President SOPHOMORES ACTIVITIES % ree men f- ree wor lirouyli education and Irotherliood 0tf- LION STAFF The Lion staff represents that tireless, dauntless .group of men who have given freely of their services to make this publication possible. The production of a publication such as the Lion required men who were willing to make sacrifice after sacrifice without regard to themselves and their personal desires. These men had one purpose in mind, that of getting the job done—RIGHT! They have in their efforts in this Centennial year, endeavored to give the students, faculty, administration and all the many friends of the institution, an Annual worthy of representing Lincoln University. Caesar and Winters correlating pictures for the Lion. Staff Howard Caesar .................... Editor-in-Chie• Robert E. Winters.................Associate Editor Eugene D. Brockington .......... Associate Editor Rufus H. Thomas....................Literary Editor Bravell M. Nesbitt...................Sports Editor Charles C. Dennis..............Photographic Editor Milton Q. Stills .................. Rewrite Editor Witold L. Cohn .......................... Business Manager Russell F. Minton .......... Production Manager Dean H. F. Grim. Advisor Harry Morris. Herbert Lemmon. James Preston. Claudius Elcock, Richard Holmes, Eddison Hair- ston. Roland Slamon, John Hopkins, Lcvance Perkins, and Lucius Durant. Pitcurcs, Pictures. Pictures Lion Staff: Sitting, left to right: Cecil Dennis, Eugene Brockington, Howard Caesar. Witold Cohn, Rufus Thomas. Standing-. Milton Stills, Bravell Nesbitt, Claudius Elcock, Russell Minton, Harry Morris, Richard Holmes, and Eddison Hairston. Lincolnian Staff—Sitting, left to right: Bravell Nesbitt. Robert Winters, Eugene Brockington, Witold Cohn, Richard Holmes. Standing: Norman Reeves, Lemuel Rogers. Howard Caesar, and James Preston. LINCOLNIAN The Lincolnian, always the disseminating source of many contro- versial issues on the campus has perennially been an important part of our campus life. The amount of work, time and energy that goes into the Lincolnian, can only be known by those who are members of its staff. The duties of the staff include writing, typing, gathering and editing news plus the joy in attending conferences for the better- ment of our newspaper. Our policy being based on the idea that an informed student body is a dynamic student body, we endeavor to present an unbiased edition of the news as it happens on the campus. The Lincolnian stands as the voice and the willing servant of the students. Business manager suggests methods of building up circulation. 51 The editorial staff map out plans for coming issues . . . LINCOLN PLAYERS Lincoln Players Officers: Left to Tight: Austin Clark. Asst, to Secretary; David Robinson, Vice-President: Bristol Leake, President; Rufus Thomas, Secretary; and Lancess McKnight, Business Manager. Abe Hill, Dramatics Direc- tor. The purpose of the Lincoln Players is to stimulate interest in the theatre as part of the training in Liberal Arts and eventually establish and operate a Drama Workshop. Through training and perform- ing, the participants learn the fundamentals of thea- tre craft and at the same time seek to reward the audience with something more valuable than me-c amusement. Under the capable direction of Mr. Abram Hill, who has occasionally used professional players with student casts, the Players have achieved a high rating on the cultural ledger of the campus community and in urban centers where the group has toured. A drama laboratory, a recent addition to the cur- riculum with a course in acting and stagecraft, is already establishing itself as the nucleus for the proposed Drama Workshop. The latter will be housed in the old gymnasium after renovation and will function largely during the summer vacation months. The Workshop personnel will be drawn from students, graduates and professionals, while the sponsorship will be largely national. For the Drama Workshop at Lincoln University will aspire to be more national in scope than local and become known as a dynamic force in the allied arts of the theatre. Lincoln Players—First row. left to right-. Cecil Marquez, David Robinson. Second row: Lonnie Fuller, William Womack, Ronald Jackson, Y. C. Ferguson. Standing: Joseph Chandler, Richard Brown, George Baldwin, Isaiah Smith, Albert Crawford, Phillip Gerard, Norman Reeves. Lancess McKnight. Braved Nesbitt, Robert Cobbins, Donald Co3xum. Left to right: Lancess McKnight. Lonnie Fuller, Don Taylor and Jefferson Jones star in produc- tion of The Last Mile. 52 STUDENT SENATE 'The Galloway Administration : Dave Rob- inson, Secretary; James Galloway, President; and Russell Minton, Vice-President. The Student Senate of Lincoln University repre- sents a democratically organized governing body which has as its primary objective the fostering of good relationships within the campus community and surrounding areas. This year we witnessed the institution of a new party’’ system of election, which enabled the elected members to work more efficiently at the task of promoting the general welfare of the campus community. In conjunction with the International policy of Lincoln University, the Student Senate, as a mem- ber of the National Students' Association, has been and will continue to evoke a deep sense of respon- sibility to mankind among our fellow students. We have accepted as our policy the idea that we must work diligently to make a world in which all people can be truly free. To the Class of 1954 the Student Senate extends its best wishes. Student Senate—First row. left to right: Richard Holmes. Alfonso Jones, Eddison Hairston, James Galloway, Robert Winters, Russell Minton, Witold Cohn. Standing: Milton Stills, Lucius Durant, Eugene Brockington, Cecil Dennis. Roland Salmon, Harry Morris, and Robert Phillips. N. A. A. C. P The Lincoln University chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was founded on our campus for the purpose of over- coming the evils of segregation within our com- munity. With continued reference made to the Ox- ford court case, which we have been successful in winning during the past year, we, the members of the Lincoln University Chapter of the National As- sociation for the Advancement of Colored People have set this victory as our standard for further intensifying our fight against the evils of discrimina- tion that prevail. We hope that this decision will be indicative of a trend to make world wide, the Centennial Theme of Lincoln University— Free Persons in a Free World Through Education and Brotherhood.” Only through the channels of education and brotherhood, which are the basic elements of the Centennial Theme, can the damage done to men by the unfounded prin- ciples of prejudice be abolished for all time. N.A.A.C.P. Officers: Herman Graham, Secretary; James' Preston. Vice-President; Eugene Brockington, President. Seated, left to right: James L. Preston, Eugene D. Brock- ington. Carl L. Pynes. Second row. Richard A. Holmes, Harry L. Morris, Milton Q. Stills, Joseph A. DeLaine. Third row: Charles- Williams, Herman O. Graham, and Leroy H. Jenkins. Sealed at left, Anne Dc Ramus, Pianist; at right, Ethylene Taylor, Accompanist to Glee Club. First row, left right-. Richard White, George Braxton, John Young, Ralph Lowry, William Womack, Larry Turner, Ernest Harris, Edward Terry. Second row: Jeff Jones, Merrick Collier, Alonzo Bennett, Herbert Lem- mon, Robert Winters, Jerome Cooper. Third row: . James Smith, Richard Brown. Joseph Chandler, Robert Phillips, Thaddcus Phillips. Nathan Williams, Paul Waters, James Brame, and Isaiah Smith. GLEE CLUB As they appeared on tele- vision . . . First row, left to right: Larry Turner, William Womack, Ralph Lowry, Alon- zo Bennett, Herbert Lemmon. Second row: Robert Phillips, Thaddeus Phillips, Claude Ed- monds, and George Braxton. The Lincoln University Glee Club could properly be called. Our Singing Ambassadors of Good NX'dl The Glee C lub is the most widely travelled and most well known club on the campus. On numerous occasions w have appeared on stage presenting concerts-throughout the east- ern part of the United States, wc have also been featured on radio and television The Glee Club, under the capable direction of Orrin Southern. II. has presented concerts in New York City: New Haven. Connecticut: Trenton. New Jersey: and Pittsburgh. Pa. during the course of the year. A delightful Christmas program was presented featuring Miss Adik e Ramus in concert. AFRICAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION Africian Students' Association First row, left to right-. Chuka Okoye, Martin Karpch. Claudius Elcock, John- son Akang. Standing: Kwesi Anderson, Erich Getzcn, Cecil Dennis, Karioki Njiiri. Peter George, and George Kimani. We three . . Gathcru. Njiiri, and Kimani. The point is well taken . . . Y • Cabinet First row, left to right-. Alonzo Bennct, Ralph Lowrey, Herbert Lemmon, Rich- ard Holmes. Standing: Herman Graham, Lonnie Fuller. William Henson, Kari- oki Njiiri, Bravell Nesbitt, Claudius Elcock, Chuk3 Okoye, Martin Karpeh, and Eddison Hairston. T CABINET In this age or higher intellectual curiosity and need for leadership for political and economic freedom of the oppressed, we, look at the past 100 years in the history of Lincoln University as a cenutry of African political progress resulting from the educational qualities and ideals of Lincoln. It is our firm conviction that as Lincoln enters her second century of academic work, more leaders will be trained to undertake the various institutional frame-work of society. The aim of the Y-Cabinct, an affiliation of the National Council of the Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States, is to amal- gamate the spirit of Christ.and Christian Fellow- ship in all phases of campus life. It seeks to enrich man's development through such means as social recreation, culture development and sports activities. The Y-Cabinct endeavors to instill that spiritual flame, which guided the Disciples of Christ, in the lives of Lincoln men. 56 Looking ahead, the Philos- ophy Club plans for next panel . Philosophy Club Officers—Left to right-. Witold Cohn. President; Robert Rivers. Secretary; David Thomas, Vice- President. Philosophy Club First row, let to right-. Richard Holmes. Bravell Nesbitt, Robert Rivers, Witold Cohn. Standing: Cecil Dennis, Claudius Elcock. Chuka Okoye. Capital Punishment Panel carefully check points of dis- cussion . . . PHILOSOPHY CLUB The Philosophy Club prospers under the advisoryship of Dr. Elizabeth Beardsley. It is devoted to intellectual philosophical discus- sion. The monthly issues are discussed by invited guest speakers, who present interesting and challenging subjects. Among the speakers who have heretofore addressed the association were Dean J. Newton Hill, Dr. Henri M. Yaker, and panels of our professors and four student members. Forever seeking to promote the ideals of humanity, we the Philos- ophy Club extend to the Class of ‘54 best wishes for lasting success. 67 SOCIAL SCIENCE CLUB The Varsity Club represents an organiza- tion of men who have earned their varsity letters in athletic competition. The varsity men have offered their services beyond academic obligations and have succeeded in both endeavors. Centering their festive ac- tivities around the Homecoming Celebra- tion, the Varsity Club seeks to continue in the future as it has in the past by promot- ing this great Fall spectacle. William Henson, Winston Gandy, Louis Napper. Third row: James Enty, Howard Caesar. Robert Cobbins, Kwesi Anderson, Robert McMichael, Claudius Elcock, Jerome Cooper, Herman Graham, Moynamiah Choudry, Karioki Njiiri. Fourth row: Lucius Durant, Robert Davis, Harold Smith, David Bridgcford, Albert Johnson, Lamuel Rogers, Henry Johnson, Roland Salmon and James Patterson. Within the realm of the Social Science Club we find the objective of furthering understanding of various social problems and their relationship to everyday life. On the program for the year were discussion groups, and lectures delivered by members of the faculty and other prominent speakers. The most outstanding activity sponsored during the year was the sponsoring of Charter Day Convocation ceremonies in conjunction with the University. Social Science Club First row, left to right: Eugene Brockington, James Galloway, Harry Morris, Roland Salmon. Second row: Chuka Okoye, Witold Cohn, Russell Minton. Bravcll Nesbitt. Howard Caesar. Third row: Levance Perkins, Cecil Dennis, Linzy Scott. Karioki Njiiri. VARSITY CLUB What would you suggest? . Reviewing plans for Convocation UNIVERSITY LODGE University Lodge 141, under the juris- diction of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania, received its charter in 1948. The University Lodge seeks to inspire in its membership high ideals of social use- fulness, humanitarianism and brotherhood. University Lodge Left to right: Leva nee Perkins, Harry Morris, Cecil Dennis, Herbert Lemmon, and James Gal- loway. Freshman Advisors Left to right: Witold Cohn, Richard Holmes. Herbert Lemmon, Howard Caesar, Claudius Elcock, John Hopkins and Eugene Brock- ington. FRESHMEN ADVISORS The capacity in which the members of this highly conscientious and industrious committee served is of strategic importance. With Howard Caesar as chairman, the duties of the committee were particularly directed toward orientating freshmen and creating among them the everlasting spirit typical of Lincoln men. In specifying the various campus activities to the freshmen, the underlying thought was to develop men of high understanding and consequent lead- ership capacities. This plaque commemorates . . • Advisors interview first female student to enroll as a freshman. y A WL Jn men can C-otfeyeA sdnd 'UniverAitteA Each year, outstanding students are honored nationally by inclusion in the annual volume Who’s Who in American Colleges and Univer- sities. Competition is keen but Lincoln men have long been noted for their presence in these pages. The students selected arc chosen by a campus nominating committee for their scholarship, co- operation and leadership in academic and extra- curricular activities, their citizenship and service to the campus -community and their promise of future usefulness. Upon these men selected this year rests the responsibility of leadership in estab- lishing our Free orld Through Education and Brotherhood. Who's Who Left to right-. John Hopkins. Harry Morris, Richard Holmes, Claudius Elcock. Pan-J4e(Lnic Council The Pan-Hellenic Council of Lincoln University seeks to foster a relationship of rapport among Greeks, to engender a spirit of interfraternal friendship among the campus chapters, to act as mediator in any conflict that arises against or within any campus fraternity, and spreads the ideals, aims, and purposes of the National Inter- Collegiate Fraternities among the general public. To further this feeling of camaraderie, the Pan- Hellenic Council sponsors annually the Pan-Hel- lenic Weekend in order to brighten the campus each spring. Pan-Hellenic Council Kneeling, lefl to right-. Howard Caesar, Robert Winters. Seated-. Richard Holmes, John Hopkins, Russell Min- ton, Moynamiah Choudry, Martin Karpeh. Second row. standing: Russell Carter, Jerome Cooper, William Hen- son, Milton Stills, Levance Perkins. Last row-. Winston Gandy, Raymond Lopes, Herman Graham, and Eddison Hairston. Did someone say. Picture Time? . . . ree men tvor 62 Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Silling, left to right: James Smith. Karl Jenkins, David Robinson. Russell Minton, Charles Latta. Scabron Griffin, Alonzo Bennett. Standing-. Levance Perkins. William Henson, John Durham, Harold Smith and James Eaton. Kappa Alpha Psi Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, founded in 1911, has been represented on Lincoln University's campus in Epsilon Chapter since 1914. Kappa's fundamental purpose is Achievement, and we strive to obtain for all our members, all the benefits which can accrue from participation in a modern college brotherhood. At the present time, Kappa Alpha Psi is com- prised of 211 chapters on campuses and cities across the nation, and boasts of an active mem- bership of over 16,000. Locally, Kappa has spon- sored its annual Oratorical Contest for Freshmen, its Guide Right Week Program, the Kappa Kard Party, and assisted in campus affairs. Loudly we proclaim Oh you must be a Kappa Alpha Psi if you want to go to heaven when you aie!” Scrollers Club Sitting, left to right-. Alvin Revell, Jesse Taylor. Ira Wells. Clifton Williams and James White. Standing: Levance Perkins (Dean), Albert John- son, Arthur Myers and Seabron Griffin (Asst. Dean). Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Sining. Ufi io yighr. James Preston, Raymond Lopes. Alfonso Jones. Robert Winters. Eugene Brockington. Frank Rice, Winston Gandy. Second row. Thaddeus Phillips. Vincent McCutcheon, Milton Stills, Lee Bris- bane. John Ross. Lewis Downing and Merrick Collier. List row. Charles Stimpson. Jefferson Jones. Frazier Taylor. George Baldwin and Robert Rivers. .Alpha Phi Alpha First of All, Foremost of All, We Will Trans- cend All is the motto of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. The oldest college fraternity originally founded for Negroes, Alpha Phi Alpha stands for the high ideals of many deeds, brother- hood, and a love for all people. The fraternity was founded at Cornell University in 1906, and has continued to grow and embrace highest calibre men of all races everywhere. Nu Chapter was founded and chartered in 1912. Throughout the years the men of Nu have con- tinued to be leaders in all respects, upholding the high standards of Alpha Phi Alpha. The bond of Alpha Phi Alpha is the force that holds each Brother steadfastly to Alpha’s lofty precepts. Sphinx Club Sining. left to right: William Walker, Joseph Baber, Donald Gibbs. Robert Andrews. Donald White, David Mays, Harry Lambert. Standing: Winston Gandy (Dean), Donald Taylor, James Enty, William Womack and Thaddeus Phillips (Asst. Dean). 63 Beta Sigma Zau Thirteen interested groups representing colleges and universities throughout the country met at Roosevelt College in Ohio, on April 30, 1948, and formulated the beginnings of a new, inter- racial, intercultural and intercollegiate fraternity called Beta Sigma Tau. Many of us here at Lincoln felt as did our founding fathers and combined our efforts in founding a chapter of this infant fraternity here at Lincoln in April, 1949. The purpose of Beta Sigma Tau is to achieve a well integrated col- legiate life without discrimination of any sort. We are still growing stronger with total faith in our motto, Equality, Understanding and Unity. Beta Sigma Tau Left to right: Lonnie Fuller, Edward Williams, Herman Graham and Moynamiah Choudry. Beta Sigma Tau Fraternity Sitting, left to right-. Lonnie Fuller, Moynamiah Choudry, Bristol Leake, Herman Graham and Nwabucze Agbim. Standing: Isaiah Smith, Edward Williams and John Cropper. 64 Phi Beta Sigma Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity was founded at Howard University in 1914. Mu Chapter, Lincoln University was chartered in May, 1922. Since that time Mu Chapter has been active in many phases of campus life—religious, social, academic and cultural. It has truly lived in keeping its motto Culture for Service and Service to Humanity. The efforts of this chapter have even extended beyond the boundaries of Lincoln's campus to the immediate areas of the Eastern Seaboard. Phi Beta Sigma can rightly take pride in having initiated a program of cooperation between Greek letter organizations which today is known as the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. We raise our voices as Sigma Men of old, and sing its chorus with our founders Our Cause Speeds on its way. Crescent Club Left to right: Henry Johnson, Joseph Kenny, Rudolph Hawkins. Pm Beta Sigma Left to right: N. Charles Thomas, Edwin Ellis. Edward Butts. Roland Cunningham and Martin Karpeh. Omega P Phi. Some forty-three years have passed since the founders met in the performance of their Her- culean task and the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity is today a living organization. Setting forth the four cardinal principles of Scholarship, Manhood, Per- serverance and Uplift, the founders sought to embody all Brothers with these avowed ideals. Beta Chapter seeks to enhance these noble ideals at Lincoln University, and to instill within each Brother our motto Friendship is Essential to the Soul. In preparing for the future. Omega Psi Phi has realized many of the dreams of its fathers. To the Class of '54 the future welcomes you; the challenge of your future bids you enter. Lampados Club Sitting, left to right-. Alonzo Perry, Elmo Taylor. Robert Davis. William Thompson, Irving Harris, David Bridgcford, Paul Cannon. Standing: Jerome Cooper (Dean), Richard Preston, Paul Waters, Lemuel Rogers, George Braxton, Clayton Car- others (Asst. Dean). Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Sitting, left to right: James Galloway. Howard Caesar. William Mangum. Russell Carter. John Hopkins. Carl Pynes, Clayton Carothers. Second row: David Tull. Charles Sexton, Jerome Cooper, Roland Salmon. Robert Phillips, Richard Holmes and Ward Dade. Third row: Ben Johnson. Robert Conway, Joseph DcLaine. Ernest Williams. Eddison Hairston. Fourth row: Russell Willis. Elmer Simms. Leroy Jenkins. Bravell Nesbitt. Fifth row: James Patterson, Y. C. Ferguson. Nathan Waters. Sixth row: Harry Morris, Cecil Dennis. John Griffith, and George Henry. 66 ree men wor rou du cation Captain. Tom Miller hands ball off to Ted Ellis who crashes through for first down. Lion's dropped game to Morgan, 2(5-0. Coach Gardner watches Lions run through plays. As the Lions looked in 1913. Lincoln Lion's Coaches, left to right-. William Wild Bill” Hunter, Asst. Coach; Robert Bob Gardner, Coach; and Willie T” Taylor, Asst. Coach. 68 Tom Miller, Left Halfback. FOOTBALL Football Schedule, 1953 Elmer Simms, Tackle. Guard ■ and Charles Sexton, Center. Lincoln. Opponents 13 ... Ft. Meade . . 0 12 . . . Upsala 33 0 . . . Morgan .... 26 6 . . . Va. Union 26 19 .. . Delaware . . 12 0 . . . Hampton 57 33 . . . Shaw 0 7 12 ♦Homecoming First row, left to right: Troy Chapman, Joseph Johnson. Sylvester Haizlip, Robert Davis. Ronald Jackson, Linzy Scott, David Slaughter. Robert Wheatley. Albert Johnson, Henry Johnson. Second row: David Bridgeford, Jordan Ewell, Richard Draper. Winston Gandy, Henry Mason, Carlyle Mason, Joe Kenny, James Enty, Harry Lambert, Benjamin Pctcrkin. Third row: Stafford Freeman, Donald Edwards, Jerry Riley, Melvin Gooden, Leon Adams, Tom Miller, Ted Ellis, Frazier Taylor, -John Whitaker, Warren Ward, Stanley Mumford, and Charles Sexton. The team in the last few years has had their ups and downs. The team, endowed with that Ole Lincoln Spirit had many handicaps. The squads on the whole were small and the coaches had a difficult time in finding replacements to fill the shoes of those men who graduated. However, despite all of these setbacks such names as Tom Miller, Charles Sexton and Elmer Simms were feared throughout the CIAA. They were backed by such stalwarts as Mohat Gandy, Lucius Durant, John Griffith who are now about to graduate in the centennial class of '54. Now that these men are ready to graduate, let us hope that those who arc remaining will be able to fill their shoes and maintain the spirit and the hustle which has been shown in previous years. Winston Gandy, Guard. I BASKETBALL The Lincoln Lions of 1953-54, although not one of the greatest squads to represent the Univer- sity, did at times show signs of potential great- ness. Coach William Hunter handicapped by a limited squad worked hard during the first half of the season. His efforts however paid large dividends and the Lions again blossomed forth as one of the powers in the Cl A A. The Lions will lose the services of their top rebound man, John Griffith by means of gradua- tion. But with the return of Big Jim Cooke, former all CIAA center and two other seasoned veterans from the Armed Forces, the orange and blue will be proudly represented next year. Okay, Tom and Grif, ready . . . aim . . . two! This setting of 1916 is in keeping with the style of that day . . . warm dress, hot play! First row, left to ri ht: William Henson, Tom Miller. Louis Nappcr, Bob Andrews, Clarence Guy. Second row: Coach William Hunter, Charles Stimpson. John Whitaker, John Griffith, Leon Adams, Eugene Jefferson, Albert Johnson, Trainer Richard Wilson. Coach William Hunter SOCCER The soccer squad was one of the best in the area and did well in winning two games, losing four and tieing one. Faced with a rugged schedule and such top flight competition as Trenton State, Kings Col- lege, Elizabethtown, Rider and Howard. Co-captains James Smith and Chuka Okoye led the team through the season. Seniors Charles Latta, Prince Browne (the scoring star), Martin Karpeh and Merrick Collier performed creditably under the able coaching of Coach Soulliard. In all we will remember the team's battling spirit and long hear the echo of their cry, combination mon. Big Foot, Charlie . . Smith Brothers, Coach and. 71 First row, left to right: Robert Cobbins. Eddison Hairston, Clayton Carothcrs {Captain), Jereleigh Archer, Herman Graham. Second row: Jerome Cooper, Leonard Bivins, Warren Wilkins, William Miles, James Bronner, Jerome Williams, Charles Sexton {Asst. Coach). Third row. Robert Gardner {Coach). Charles Williams, Harvey Henry, Henry Mason, Robert Wheatley, Benjamin Peterkin, Clevc Haizlip and Alonzo Perry {Manager). WRESTLING Clayton Carothers 147 lb. Cl A A Champion The Lincoln University grapplers under the guidance of Coach Robert Gardner and with the able assistance of Charles Sexton, a senior, won their fourth consecutive CIAA wrestling championship. The squad which was composed of five seniors ran through all the competition the CIAA had to offer. These men were Robert Cobbins, Clayton Carothers, Jerome Cooper, Herman Graham and Eddison Hairston. They received valuable assistance from Jerry Archer, Henry Mason, David Slaughter and Harvey Henry. After winning the ’54 championship, the Lions participated in the NCAA Tournament in Oklahoma, making the second visit of the all Negro squad to this select contest. The attaining of this goal came as a result of hard work and cooperation from a loyal orange and blue squad. Jerome Cooper 167 lb. CIAA Champion Captain Carothers receives award from Manny Rivicro, director of athletics. Coach Bob Gardner mentor of the Lion grapplers. Eddison Hairston 137 lb. Cl A A Champion Captain Carothers has the advantage over a grappler from Morgan as they enter the final period. Robert Cobbins 157 lb. Cl A A Champion fl. cyLinco In UlmverSuy i ir N C 2 our Is ear Champions in C� O. Con fie eren ce. Herman Graham 130 lb. ClAA Champion BASEBALL After leaving the CIAA Conference the Lion's diamond squad coached by Manny Rivero played an independent schedule comprised of Howard, Delaware, and various Service teams. Able per- formers such as Winston Gandy and James Slaughter carried the team to a five to four record for the season. Mainstay Winston Gandy takes turn it batting practice. Up ’n at ’em, Tom. TRACK The men of the cinderpath have compiled a fine record in the past few years. This is evi- denced by their placing second consistently to Morgan's powerhouse CIAA Championship team. The Lion's team was one of the best balanced in the conference, with seniors such as Elmer Simms and Charles Sexton in the field events, Big Tom” Miller and Bucky Nesbitt in the high and low hurdles and in the field. Stalwarts Ben Johnson, Ernie Williams, Roland Salmon, Eddie Hairston and Bob Conway were consistent scorers in the flat races. Track Team First row. left to right-. E. Hairston, H. White. J. Ewell, L. Cothran, T Ellis, F. Taylor, B. Nesbitt, E. Williams, B. Tyson. S. Mumford. Second row. Coach William Hunter, A. Graham, R. Davis, C. Sexton, L. Luchie, C Dillon, R. Thompson, D. Slaughter, L. Rogers, R. Jackson, T. Austin, H. Johnson, C. Penick, J. Taylor, T. Miller, R: Salmon, H. Lambert, R. Conway T. Chisholm. 74 wor shrou ucation The Rosenberg Duo presenting classical variations on the piano and violin. The duo consists of Sylvia playing the violin and Irene at the piano. Roberta Basnett, a soprano, received her Master's degree in education from Temple University. She has been acclaimed as having a voice of unusual quality and range. Julia Ivey studied under such noted musicians as Olga Samaroff, Edward Steucrman and Miss Agi Jambor after receiving her Bachelor's degree from the Philadelphia Conservatory of Music. PROGRAM NOTES The Duo di Roma, featuring Ornella Santoliquido. pianist and Massimo Amfitheatrof, cellist, two members of the original Virtuosi di Roma, which contained fourteen Italian artists each an incom- parable master of his instrument. Memories One way to punch . . . Five more weeks only . . . DON’T FORGET Digging the sounds? What about the blue ones??? Got a ride? Hey, City! TV-time THESE THINGS You stroke me, I'll stroke you . . . Champs again. You got too much, kid! Is this the library??? Dangerous! Oh, yea ? What the hell is this? Got to make it! What’s up? ma we reach the final phase of ou r academic studies, our thoughts are carried back over the four wonderful years we've spent here. Another year — another moment has swiftly passed. And so we have come to the end of the first century of our history. With just a sigh and a slight utterance of • the tongue, a brief moment of thought will surely bring to mind, the never-ending memories of time spent in creating in us a sense of freedom and brotherhood. So is it that we shall carry impressions deeply imbued within our hearts. Through the years, time has led us toward the aims to which we have been so intensely devoted. Dear Lincoln, you have taught us the ways of the world. As we depart from the Vrch, we shall ever be aware that this is. our home and maker. SrsTOL Congratulations and Best Wishes COMPLIMENTS QUALITY SERVICE CLEANERS LINCOLN ROAD OXFORD, PENNSYLVANIA 81 GArrison 7-9301 Highlands 2-5340 LINCOLN DRUG, INC. BALCOM S. TAYLOR, '25 SILAS F. 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SCOTT CARL'S FLOOR SPECIALISTS THIS BOOK attempts to place before the ! student the latest data on the problem of 324 Market Streot orientation in language so simple, and OXFORD. PA. void of academic terminology that makes it very appropriate for self-guidance and Reba K. Epstein Carl H. Epstein self-direction of the uninitiated. FINDING MY WAY NATUROL GAS Contains 308 pages and costs FOR RURAL HOMES $3.00, Postpaid GAS OIL PRODUCTS, INC. MEADOR PUBLISHING COMPANY OXFORD. PA. 324 Newbury Street Boston 15, Mass. HATS OFF TO LINCOLN UNIVERSITY CENTENNIAL 1854 - 1954 MURRAY'S MORRIS GOLD 308 Market Street Oxford, Pennsylvania 92 BETA CHAPTER OF THE OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY EXTENDS TO THE CLASS OF JUNE 1954, ITS BEST WISHES FOR GREAT SUCCESS IN ALL FUTURE ENDEAVORS Russell Carter ............... 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