McKendree University - McKendrean Yearbook (Lebanon, IL)

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THE McKENDREAN

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Sophomores T is a regrettable fact that this picture does not do justice to the Sopho- more class. We offer this not as an apology, but simply to let you know, dear reader, that we are better looking than we appear. But that dcesn ' t grieve us, because we realize that REAL good looking people cannot be flattered by a picture. Then, too, we must admit that all members of the class could not be present when the picture was taken. This is explained by the fact that some of us had to be looking after the interests of the school, while the rest posed for a picture. Just as it is impossible to get a group pic- ture of our nation ' s great men, so it is impossible to get a group picture of McKendree ' s most illustrious students. But we have done cur best and we hope you will not feel too greatly grieved about the rest of the picture. The gentleman in the front row, wearing a jazz bow is Mr. Canedy, our presi- dent, better known as Snake Brains. Being president of the Soohomore Class is about the greatest thing that can be said of anyone. However, Snake ' s ability to play basketball and to eat more than anyone else in school makes him the envy of all his fellow students, and a shining example for Freshmen. Our vice-president, Mr. J. L. Clements, was one of our number who was delegated to give advice to the Freshmen at the same time the pic- ture was taken. Next to Snake is Marie Crewell, our secretary and treasurer. We will speak of her later. On the extreme right of the picture is a young man in sitting posture, but he has a perfect right to rest. He is Lawrence Cralley, the hustling pas- tor of the Methodist church at Troy, Illinois, and has the distinction cf being the only minister in school entitled to wear an M. In spite of his many responsibilities, Mr. Cralley takes the prize for his hearty chuckle. If you don ' t believe it, ask him to tell you a joke. To the left of Mr. Cralley, we note the likeness of Mr. B. C. Maxey, known by all the students as an all state end. Maxey is one of Coach Law- rence ' s Fighting Football Fellows. He is noted for his successful piloting of the Kitchen Police Basket Ball team to victory in the Scrub Tournament He is the only captain on the hill who has led his team through a season with- out losing a game.

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The boy who is proudly displaying his wrist watch is Harry Lapp. No, he can still see. That ' s just his way of smiling. But first. 1st us dispel any ideas you may have about Harry being a juvenile. He is a full fledged man with a family, and he has a Rev. before his name. Mr. Lapp is noted for his efforts on a slide trombone. He firmly believes that great things are done up in small packages. His wife says that Harry is the smartest student pas- tor in school. Well, Harry admits it. The next smile to the left of Mr. Lapp is Miss Glenn. This smile is always with us. If not seen on her lips, you will find it in her eyes. Class 1923 is exceedingly fond and proud of her flower, Violet. Besides Violet ' s accomplishments of being a firm friends, a good mixer and a happy-go-lucky optimist, she is an A student, and a Faculty member of the Academy Staff. In the same row, and to the left of Miss Glenn is Winifred Grantham who hails from her dad ' s big farm at Sycamore Hill, near Hillsboro. She was a homesick child at McKendree till someone discovered that they called her Fritz at Sycamore Hill. Then she felt at home. Fritz is keeper of a porcelain zco. Her animals are caged in her room in Clark Hall. Guard- ing each side of her dresser are her elephant and the big dog. In their aquar- ium on the table, merrily splash her gold fish, Red Top and Sunshine. One poor little puppy, Toto, she has chained and wears about her neck. Her little animals love her and so do we, for she is a good sport, and is always full of enthusiasm and pep. Like the Overall boys of our kindergarten days, the Crewell sisters are here, one behind the other. We ' ve never seen Bone Gap, but it must be some little city. It gave us Crewell sisters, two, Marjorie and Marie. To think that two such pretty maids. Should bless one family. They ' re not just what their name implies, For they are very cute and sweet. And if their town is just like them, We ' ll say Bone Gap is hard to beat. 28