Mississippi College - Tribesman Yearbook (Clinton, MS)

Text from Pages 1 - 210 of the 1927 volume:

r - Nthe one hundredth, year of Mis- sissippi College s existence , the 1927 Tribesman comes from the press to take its place in the cold , cold world within the long line of its illustrious forebears . It has been our purpose underlying this volume to portray something of the spirit that has lent to the progress of Mis- sissippi College , and to record ac- curately and effectively some of the events of the past year , which we hope you will find reflected, though perhaps imperfectly , in these pages . So, claiming no more for itself than good intentions, it humbly awaits your judgment . T O John William Provine, Ph.D., to show our appre- ciation to this gentleman, scholar, and administrator for his hroad vision of progress as builder of Mississippi Col- lege; we most loyally dedi- cate this the third volume of the Tribesman to our excel- lent president, who has devel- oped Mississippi College from a secondary place among col- leges to the superior rank which it has now reached; and to him who has encircled all Mississippi College men with highest ideals of our best traditions. V- .. .■ , r Ti) Dr. John William Provine IN MEMORY OF D. B. CHAIN Who n as loved and admired by all , because of the noble and beautiful life that he lived and his unselfish sacrifice for the Choctaws. I Faculty John William Provine, Ph.D., LL.D. PRESIDENT Professor of Organic Chemistry B.S., M.A. and LL.D., University of Mississippi; Ph.D., Goettingen. Algernon Jasper Aven, M.A., LL.D. Professor of Latin B.A., M.A. and LL.D., University of Mississippi. Jesse Thomas Wallace, M.A., Ph.D. Professor of History and Economics B.S. and M.A., University of Mississippi; M.A., University of Chicago; Ph.D., Columbia University. Michael O’Rourke Patterson, Th.D., D.D. Professor of Christianity B.S., Mississippi College; Th.D., Southern Baptist Theo- logical Seminary. William Hexnixgton Weathersby, Ph.D. Professor of Education and Psychology A.B. and M.A., Mississippi College; Ph.D., University of Chicago. Dotson McGinnis Nelson, Ph.D. Professor of Physics B.S., Mississippi College; A.M.. University of Indiana; Ph.D., ibid. Arthur Eugene Wood, Ph.D. Professor of Inorganic Chemistry B.S., Mercer; M.S., Vanderbilt; Ph.D., University of Pitts- burgh. 12 i3 TRIBESMAN Faculty Oscar Autritt, A.B. Associate Professor of Modern Languages A.B., Grand Island College. J. I. Ayres, Ph.D. Professor of Modern Languages Ph.D., Louvain University. Oscar H. Little, B.C.S. Professor of Business Administration B.C.S., Bowling Green Business University. Sid Robinson, B.S. Professor of Biology B.S., Mississippi A. M. College. George M. Bohler, B.E. Professor of Physical Education and Director of. Athletics B.E., Schuylkill College. Griff C. Lee, A.M. Assistant Professor of Physical Education B.S., Mississippi College; A.M., ibid. Edwin Whitfield Hale Assistant Professor of Physical Education 14 Scrub Faculty Ray Ward Fellow in Chemistry Ellis Travis Fellow in Chemistry J. R. Taylor Fellow in Chemistry Cecil West Fellow in Biology James G. Blaine Fellow in Biology P. L. Webb Fellow in Biology Robert Smart Fellow in Biology Tate Lindsey Fellow in Physics E. M. Stewart Fellow in Physics Charles Hughes Fellow in Mathematics Tke College of T esterda A Common Campus Scene of the ’9o’s ONE HUNDRED YEARS 1AMSTEAD Academy, located at Clinton, Miss., was incorpor- i ated by legislature enactment on January 24, 1826. The school opened its first session in January, 1827, with G. F. Hopkins as principal, and enrolled during the term thirty pupils. Both boys and girls were admitted, but they were taught in separate rooms. In February following the opening of school the legislature submitted the charter, changing the name of the institution to Mis- sissippi Academy, and authorizing the trus- tees to raise $20,000 for buildings and en- dowment by means of a lottery. In 1 829 the legislature passed another act “for the benefit of Mississippi Academy, appropriating $5,000 to the institution to be expended in the erection and completion of its buildings. There is evidence that the school was at this time in a thriving condition. Daniel Comfort became principal in 1 829. By the aid of the loan from the state two new buildings were completed in 1 830, one for the girls and one for the boys. The legis- lature of that year again amended the charter, changing the name to Mississippi College and authorizing the trustees to con- OF MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE fer degrees. In June, 1832, the college conferred the degrees upon its first graduat- ing class, consisting of two young ladies. During the fall of 1836 the vacant posi- tion of president was filled by the election of Professor E. N. Elliot, a graduate of the University of Indiana, who arrived in Clin- ton in January, 1837. The female and male departments were divided into sepa- rate departments at this time, with the female department being the most prosperous. The curriculum of the female department at this time included Latin, Greek, French, Music, Painting, Gilding, Embroidery, Shell and Wax Work. After 1833, hdwever, the state govern- ment had taken no further steps toward mak- ing the college a state supported institution. The legislature controlled the college, in a measure, through its power to name new trustees, but state funds were no longer turned to its aid. After 1 84 1 , when the legislature had selected Oxford as the site of the University to which it expected to devote its funds, the trustees then determined to seek the backing of one of the great re- ligious denominations of the state. They turned first to the Methodist, but Mississippi College Rifles, 1896-97 failed to interest the Methodist denomina- tion in the college. In 1842, they offered their property to the Clinton Presbytery of the Mississippi Synod, and the offer was ac- cepted. The local board of trustees of the college thereupon elected as their successors the gentlemen nominated by the Clinton Presbytery and then resigned, thus effecting the transfer of Mississippi College into a de- nominational school without a change of the school’s charter. Rev. Alexander Cambell was elected the new president. In 1846 the dissension between the “Old School’’ and the “New School’’ Presby- terians began to have its effect upon the for- tunes of the college. The “New School’’ won a majority in the Clinton Presbytery, and displaced the president of Mississippi College, who was of the “Old School’’ and elected as his successor the Rev. Simeon Colton, an adherent of the “New School.’’ After two years President Colton, tempted by a better position elsewhere, resigned, and the trustees promoted to the presidency Rev. Considor Parish. The division in the de- nomination was injuring the school serious- ly and as financial difficulties began to ac- cumulate, the trustees of Mississippi College found their responsibility growing irksome. Suddenly a new possibility of converting the school into a state institution opened before them. The Board made the offer to the legislature, but the offer was turned down because of the school plant being too exten- sive. For two years the school struggled along under the presidency of the Rev. Parish, finding an inadequate support and becoming more or less involved financially. In the summer of 1850 the Clinton Presbytery severed connection with the college. The citizens of Clinton now had a college on their hands, and were at a great loss as to know what to do with the school. They finally decided that the college be tendered to the Baptist State Convention. In the fall of 1850 at the meeting of the Baptist State Convention the tender was accepted and Mississippi College became the property of Mississippi Baptists. The Baptists at once began making plans for a large endowment and setting high ideals for the college. By 1855 over $100,- 000 had been raised for an endowment. The class of the session of 1852-53 was marked by the publication of the first col- lege catalogue. The Freshman and Sopho- more classes were organized by this time and by 1855 all four classes had been or- ganized. The trustees appointed by the convention commenced work with one teach- er and fourteen small boys, but by 1855 The Faculty, 1888-89 had grown to five teachers and one hundred and thirty boys. In 1 859 money was raised and the contract let for the erection of a chapel building. This building was com- pleted by 1860 at a cost of $25,000. The Civil War brought about almost complete destruction of the college. Work had to be suspended for several years dur- ing the war and was not resumed until in the fall of 1867. Rev. Walter Hillman was elected president of Mississippi College in 1867. The great problem of President Hillman throughout his administration was to clear the college of the burden of debt. Through the aid of his wife, Mrs. Hillman, the president was very successful in clearing this debt. President Hillman resigned in 1873 and Dr. W. S. Webb took his place as president. The curriculum was reorgan- ized under the supervision of President Webb. Three degrees were offered by the institution : Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Literature. The Convention of 1879 passed resolu- tions, which brought the Board of Trustees more completely under the authority of the convention and gave greater security to the prosperity and to any endowment that might be secured. For more than ten years the question of endowing the college was quies- cent. In 1889 the Board of Trustees decid- ed that the time was ripe and Dr. J. B. Gam- brell was sent into the field to secure sub- scriptions. He succeeded in raising $60,000 within three years. In 1891 , President Webb resigned his po- sition as administrative head of the College. Dr. R. A. Venable, an alumnus of the col- lege, was elected to the presidency to suc- ceed Dr. Webb. The plan of organization of the four classes was reorganized, leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Bach- elor of Science. In 1892 the Mississippi Baptist Conven- tion brought up the question of the removal of the College to Meridian. The proposi- tion was soon withdrawn by the citizens of Meridian, because of the contention of citi- zens of Clinton. Dr. Venable retired from his connection with the institution in 1894. The college was without a president for two years. In 1897 Dr. J. W. Provine was elected to the presidency, but served only one year. Dr. W. T. Lowery, president of Blue Mountain College, was selected by the Board of Trustees to take over the presi- dency of Mississippi College, and entered into his new duties in September, 1898. The administration of Dr. Lowery’s was marked by the rapid development of the col- lege along various lines. The endowment First Intercollegiate Baseball Team, 1901 was enlarged, the patronage was largely in- creased, new buildings were erected, new de- partments of instruction were added, and the curriculum was strengthened. In 1905 Captain Z. D. Jennings gave the college $20,000 for a Memorial building. This was the beginning of a building cam- paign, which resulted in the erection of two new buildings in 1907 and a third in 1911. These buildings were Jennings Hall, a three- story, fire-proof dormitory ; a large one-story dining hall, and the new science hall, a three- story building. From a standpoint of patronage Dr. Low- ery’s administration surpassed all previous history of the college. In 1910-1 1, his last year as president of Mississippi College, the enrollment was about 400. However, a large proportion of these were preparatory students. In 1 880 there was organized in the insti- tution a ‘ Military School,” with the purpose to secure a proper development of the physi- cal system, to promote habits of promptness and to encourage economy in dress. During the session of 1886-87 the military school was reorgamzed into two military companies which took the names, Mississippi College Rifles and Mississippi College Invincibles. In the soring of 1911 President Lowery announced his retirement from his connection with Mississippi College. The Board of Trustees, however, called to mind the short but efficient administration of Dr. J. W. Provine, who was for the second time elected president of the college and accepted the re- sponsibility. The administration of Dr. Provine, be- ginning in the fall of 1911, is not com- plete, and it shall be the task of some future historian to appraise his achievements. We shall venture, however, a brief summary of the attainments since it passed under the di- rection of Dr. Provine. In November, 1911, the Mississippi Bap- tist Convention approved the plan of launch- ing another campaign for a large endow- ment, new buildings and better equipment. Two hundred thousand dollars was raised by the people of Mississippi and the Gen- eral Education Board of New York gave $ 100 , 000 . The result of the campaign was the erec- tion of two new buildings, the science labor- atories were equipped, and the vested en- dowment was increased to nearly a quarter million. The first of the buildings resulting from the campaign was called Ratliff Hall, in honor of Captain W. T. Ratliff, who for forty years was president of the Board of Trustees of the college. This building, a three-story brick dor- mitory, which will accommodate about one hundred boys, was completed in 1913. The second building was the library building, which, in addition to providing facilities for the college library, contains a number of class rooms, and provides on the third floor permanent quarters for the literary societies. This building was completed in 1914. In 1912 Captain J. M. Crestman deeded to Mississippi College 997 acres of land in the Mississippi Delta, which land was to be sold and the funds used to erect a memorial building to his son. The Preparatory Department, which had been a part of the college from the beginning of its history, was abolished, and the Mis- sissippi College Academy was established in its place. Three years later the Academy was discontinued, leaving only the college course of four years. For several years the institution has been offering one year of resi- dent graduate work leading to the degree of Master of Arts. In the fall of 1924 a third building pro- gram was begun and has not ended a t the present writing. Three new buildings have been completed and many improvements made in the class rooms and on the campus. The first of the buildings resulting from the campaign was the Alumni Building, which resulted from the free will offerings of alumni, students and friends of the college. This building, a four-story brick structure, contains the dressing quarters for all athletic teams, a swimming pool, basketball court, offices of the various college organizations, and other facilities, such as guest rooms, two ladies’ rooms and reception halls. The sec- ond of these buildings was erected as a me- morial to the son of Captain J. M. Crestman. This building, a three-story brick dormitory, which will accommodate about two hundred students, was completed in 1926 and is one of the best of its kind to be found anywhere. The third building to be completed during this campaign was a modern hospital. This building was also completed in 1 926. Much credit is due Dr. R. W. Flail and Mr. B. B. Jones for the erection of this building. The suggestion for the erection of this last building was given by the Baptist Church of Grenada, Mississippi, which was supple- mented by the largest donation given on the building. The history of Mississippi College would not be complete without some account of the two literary societies. The Philomathean Society was organized on October 16, 1846, and the Hermenean Society was organized in 1854. From early times the two societies have published a college paper. The first of these publications made its initial appear- ance during the session of 1870-71 , and was called the Mississippi College Star. By 1883 the two societies were publishing The Elec- tric Light. The name of the College paper was again changed in 1888-89 to the Mis- sissippi College Magazine. This publication was continued until 1916, when it was sup- planted by the weekly paper, The Missis- sippi Collegian. For a number of years Mississippi College has desired membership in the standardizing association known as the Southern Associa- tion of Colleges and Secondary Schools, but the endowment was insufficient to meet the high standard of the organization. In 1 922 the Mississippi Baptists raised $250,000 and added to the endowment fund of Mississippi College. The General Education Board of New York thereupon donated $125,000 more to the same fund, this bringing the total endowment of the College from $250,000 to $625,000. When the Southern Association of Col- leges and Secondary Schools met in New Orleans in December, 1922, Mississippi College was admitted to full membership, thus fully establishing the institution in its claims of doing standard scholastic work. Tke College Today The Chapel “Jackson! Jackson !” A pitiable pica for free transportation that may be heard above the uproar of passing traffic any day in the week. The final glance before attempt- ing to beard “Tite” ff ' allace in his den. Note the studious but hopeless expressions on “IVild Bill Hickman s and Upton Black ' s faces. No, it is not a fight! Just a typical Choctaw “ Bull Session.” Doubtless no one knows exactly what it is all about , not even Ife those taking part. IHHi Ju. U’ Of dii P| Patiently , hopefully, and prayer- fully anticipating a “cut when the “Prof” has not appeared on the scene on schedule time . Oh, well, such has occurred during a college career . Pi- in but ild ton Just working up a little appetite j while waiting for the first clang I of the “chow bell .” Ere long the dining hall will echo the sounds of clashing teeth and plates! A common scene ai the library, the most popular resort on the campus with “Little Bill ' s edu- cation students. Day after day, year after year, this routine con- tinues. Mississippi College Chapel Hv A. J. Avf.k No scultpure can reveal in technic space, 1 he sentiments that hover o’er thy form, Nor brush and canvass can portray the storm Of war destructive that did thee deface. Let music wing emotions due thy worth, And wake reflections rich in thought sublime; Let epic poetry describe the time, In which thou didst release first hope of birth. I hou, dauntless spirit of a chainless power, I hough god of war left shot-holes in thy sides, And ripped thy polished floor from oaken sill, Hast linked the old and new, and at this hour, SENIOR $ McIlwain H ARNES Hughey Senior Class Officers Willis McIlwain President E. L. Barnes Vice-President Erle Hughey Secretary-Treasurer Senior Cl ass ' oem At the end of a year, Mississippi, We have paused in your castle of Fame; And we trust, most of all, Mississippi, To bestow bits of praise ’on your name. It is well that we ' ve stopped in the shadows, As a worshipper who kneels at his shrine; And bask in the rays of your windows With a reverence that’s calm and divine. ’Tis a mem’rable record that’s showing, Full a century of service well done; For high-lights of victory are glowing, Like the majesty of a morning sun. As your Seniors today, Mississippi, We withhold not a beamlet of praise; For we think of the day, Mississippi, When your past shall be written in lays. Thus we dream once again, Mississippi, Of a world that is filled with your men; And it thrills all our hearts, Mississippi, To behold that we have but to win. 36 GEORGE JUDSON THORNTON OF Ethel, Mississippi B.A. Degree; Class Football ( 2 , 4); Class Basketball; President Education Club; Honor Council; Executive Council; Anniversarian ; Vice-President Y. M. C. A.; Philomathean. In the fall of 1923 Attala County sent to Mississippi College one of the best and most likabie boys that have ever graced the campus. He at once set about taking part in all college activ- ities and making friends with all those with whom he came in contact. His quiet, unassuming manner in all things would cause one to think him only an ordinary man. but such is a mis- taken idea. He is modest, clean, ambitious, witty, and has a very taking effect with the ladles. George has proven himself a leader. His influence here on the campus could not be estimated. We expect many great things of him in the future. A brilliant professor, they say he will be. Let us rejoice with him in every forward step. B. G. HORTON OF Tiplersville, Mississippi B.A. Degree; Freshman Football ; Class Football (2, 4); Scrub Football; Class Basketball; All Offices Philomathean Society; Second Orator Philomathean Anni- versary Ticket; President Three- Year Club; Member College “Y”; Vice-President Student Body; Philomathean. “To play the game for all there is in it, To play the game and play to win it. This young man decided that he had rather have a college education than be a farmer in the hills of North Mississippi, so in the fall of ' 24 he packed up his troubles and landed in the Choctaw camp. B. G. has had the privilege of being with us for only three years, but he has proven his ability by finishing the required work in the three years. During this time he has been a loyal member of the Class of ’27. At no time could it be said that B. G. was a one-sided student. On the athletic field, in the class room, and in church activities, his in- fluence has been greatly felt. He is a gentleman in every respect, but not afraid to express his opinion. On whatever stream of life’s activities you decide to paddle your canoe, may you paddle it with the greatest success is the earnest wish of your classmates. B. G. OF Blytheville, Arkansas B. A. Degree; President of Sophomore Class; Fellow in Biology (2, 4); Tribesman Staff ( 2) ; Member Honor Council (2, 3); Member of Executive Council (2, 4); Direc- tor of B. Y. P. U. (3); President Pre-Med Association (3, 4); Fellow in Modern Language (4); Special Distinction. Professor Smart” has probably been unanimously elected to more offices than any other man in the class, and certainly he deserves all the honors he has received. There is without a doubt no man in our midst who ranks with this man in intellect or learning. To make a long story short, he is nothing less than a genius. Besides this, he is a clean, big-hearted and faithful fellow ' , who can be depended on at all times and in all things. Robert plans to be a physician, and he may feel sure that the pulse beats of the entire student body are seventy- two to every minute for his success. To Dr. Smart: May he ever be right, but right or wrong, a smart doctor, a clean man, and always our friend. ANGUS LESLIE EMERSON, JR. OF Hernando, Mississippi B.A. Degree; Band; Orchestra; Editor and Chief of Tribesman;” President Medical Club; Manager Jennings Hall; Member of Honor Council; Pliilomathean. Among those faithful ones who have borne the heat and burden of four years of study here at M. C., we have an outstanding example of what a man can reallv do. Angus is quiet, easy- going, unassuming; nevertheless, his record since we have known him has been one of scholastic accomplishment and feminine excitement. As editor and chief of the Annual. Angus has proven himself a good leader, always busy, but never too busy to help w ' henever his help was asked for. He has given many of us reason to remember him long after the Class of ’27 has scattered in regions remote to Clinton. But we know we will hear from him again, and that his list of achievements will continue to grow with the passing years. 38 CHARLES CLIFTON MOORE OF Carthage, Mississippi B.A. Degree; Class Football (2, 3); Class Basketball (2); Varsity Football (3, 4); Varsity Basketball (2, 3. 4); Captain Basketball (4); Executive Council (3, 4); Honor Council (4); Athletic Council (4); President of Student Body (4); “M” Club; Hermenian. During his four years as a student of Mississippi College “Hot” has proved himself a man of character and ability in every respect. As president of the student body this year, he has shown much dignity, precision and discriminating judgment. As an athlete, his ability could 1 °h « exce et by many. On the football field, “Little HbC’ has shown the determination and fight that characterizes him elsewhere. His ability as a basketball player is shown by his jeing elected captain this year. Charlie, you may continue to be the “all-round” man after you leave us, and we know you will succeed. W. ERLE HUGHEY OF Sloan, Iowa B A.; Class Track (1. 2, 3. 4); Manager Class Track (3); Class Basketball (3 4); President Lovelace B. Y. P. IT. (2); President Aven B. Y. P. U. (4); Honor Coun- cil (4); Cheer Leader (4); M” Club (4); Class Football (4); Seeretarv Senior Class; Manager Ratliff Hall (4); Y. M. C. A. (3, 4); Philomathean. Erie came to Mississippi College a quiet, unassuming freshman, but since that time he ha3 made himself one of the school’s leaders. His whole character may be described in one word — stability. As a good student. Hughey is also at the top. Erie was the very efficient cheer leader of the Choctaws this year, and he has placed the old pep on the very best plane. Erie has proven his ability in every field of college activities. He is a good student, a true friend, and a man worthy to be called a “Choctaw.” He demonstrated his athletic ability on his basketball and football teams. He is the kind of man we are proud to claim as a member of the Class of ’27. May success crown your efTorts in life, Erie, as it has in your college career is the wish of your classmates. WILLIS L. McILWAIN OF Waynesboro, Mississippi B. A. Degree; Class Football (2, 3, 4): Varsity Scrub (4); Class Baseball (3, 4); Class Track (L 2, 3); President Commercial Club (3); Secretary and Treasurer Bar Association ( 3) ; President Bar Association (4); Y. M. C. A. (3, 4); Student Body Attorney (4); Literary Editor Tribesman (4); Honor Council (4); President Senior Class; Philomathean. Waynesboro lias the honor of sending to Mississippi College the president of the (Mass of ’27. A good mixer, a true friend, a tireless worker, and a man of honor — that’s “Mac.” After all is said and done, about the greatest asset that any college man can claim is the ability to make and hold friends. When it comes to this point we can give “Mac” a grade of 100 per cent. Mac’s pleasing personality, his quiet and unassuming disposition, and his cour- age of his convictions make him a man respected and loved by the student body. As president of the Class of ’27 he has proven himself a most efficient and dependable leader. He has chosen law as his life’s work, and we predict that you will hear of “Judge” Mcllwain. Y ' our classmates wish for you, Mac,” the best of luck in your future activities. May you ever tight the game of life as a true Choctaw — clean and hard. J. PAUL GATES OF Laurel, Mississippi BA Degree: Class Tennis (1. 2, 3, 4); Varsity Tennis (3. 4); Secretary and Treas- urer Tennis Team (3); Captain Tennis Team (4); Glee Club (3, 4); Assistant Bus- iness Manager of Tribesman (3); Business Manager of Tribesman (4); M. W. C. Club; Philomathean; Ministerial Student. “I have played the fool my last time.” When the doors of M. C. opened in the fall of ’23 Paul came along with the rest of us, matriculated, and started out to learn the secrets of preaching. During his brilliant career he has won several distinctions for delivering the poods. His honesty, public spirit, and real ability have distinguished him in campus activities. For three years Paul was immune to the love darts of Dan Cupid. But alas! One hot summer day a fair “Wildcat” happened along and caused our loyal classmate to change his motto from “Love ’em all,” to “I love you. that’s all.” As our genial classmate enters the dawn of a new era, we watch with sadness his parting from the watchful care of his Alma Mater. Paul, we know that success awaits a fellow of your caliber, and may you climb to the highest heights in your chosen profession. will ame JAMES DAVIDSON TAYLOR OF Brookhaven, Mississippi m A o e ? e i, Pr m en o t Freshman Class; Varsity Debating Team (1, 4); Glee Club i 1 ' f 3 ’ , 4 Ban r d • 2 ' President Glee Club (2, 3. 4); President Band (Fall 3); Cheer Leader (3); President Mississippi S. V. U. (3, 4); National Executive ommittee S. V. U. (3); National Council, S. V. V. (2. 4); Orchestra (2) Quartet IVrmi V ); P re « ident . Music ' Club 4); Chairman Senior Program Committee (4); Birmingham and Indianapolis Delegate, S. V. U. (1, 4); DeMolay, Ministerial Student; Philomathean, Among the finny tribe that poured in upon us on a certain September dav in ’23 we er ,? aVe be 5 U8e he Ied us thr ° u sh our year of exceeding ignorance. He c for .n,l,fT! i °°H , aV T n ' Us - Wh . erC , h , e had made a splendid record in high school. In the soimm s ' d ’ 0| nstic spaces and spiritual realms, this potential person lias soared among ne scintillating lights of our collegiate universe, and none has been more scintillating than wo ' rtlf forward to . a ife of service in the ministry, with the inestimable qualities of trul trf n . ? rrou h i ! n his character ’ we «el that the church will find in him a leader great tiling fa,thful to her causo - aad worthy of her honor. We are expecting mi tat things of Dave, if he ever reaches the limit of his possibilities. FRANCIS HOLT MONTGOMERY OF Laurel, Mississippi B.A.; Glee Club (3, 4); Quartet (3, 4); Woman’s College Club (2); Philomathean. Laure? te H� b J« . ' s” ™ mi in the fa ot ' 24 with a crowd of recruits from down about man and Pmcr” ”} a me , rry , ' haS , e a d nishes at the end of three years. He is a ladies ' ami U iL k . . can always be fountl here there is women and fun. He is a good student CTub Win altavs hi 8 many , frip ds ' , llas a Kfcat talent for music, his work on the Glee him a! glorious future f ° r h ‘ S Br “ an 1 de,wmin ‘ ,io ' and h°P� for 4 ' ' W. G. MARTIN OF Bextonia, Mississippi BA - Class Basketball (1, 2, 3); Class Baseball (1, 2, 3); Biterary Editor of Tribesman (1); Philomathean. q ” is a man of steadfast character, sunny disposition, and sturdy will, well known and liked by all. He has never been known to be angry, and by his sterling qualities of man- liness has so entwined himself about the hearts of his classmates that no one can ever forget him Four years of persistent effort and natural ability have enabled him to finish his course, leaving a record of which anyone should be proud. Martin, we take pleasure in recommending vou as a well-rounded man, one of few words, but when he speaks he says something worth while He has shown his ability as an athlete on the class baseball and basketball teams. In whatever profession you enter, we predict great things for you in the future, and expect you to be one of the foremost men in the STATE. NEWELL N. McALPIN OF Mt. Olive, Mississippi tj A Graduate of Clarke College; Masonic Club (4); President Sullivan’s B A- VeBiee. rac £ ow club (4) . varsity Football Squad (4). f . nmp to Mississippi College after two years spent at Clarke College, where he won the friendship of all those who knew him. He was president of the senior class at Clarke and other honors “Mac” has been a true friend, a faithful worker, courteous, and an o ow sin ( (oming to Mississippi College. As an athlete he has also proven his ability iS his same quiet, steady, tenacious way, we expect “Mac” to continue the upward way unutii the goal of his ambition is reacbed. 42 1 THE 1927 TRIBESMAN THOMAS R. HEARN OF Bay Springs, Mississippi ° XI : c? “ , � 97 fnr nnlv one vear, but during this time all mem- Tommy has been known to the C ass o 2 ‘ him H is abundant supply of determination, bers of the class have learned to love and re n the good things needed to make fair-mindedness, loyalty, and fu h , e “- an undertakings. He has made the ”stute” a a gentleman, have carried him to the top m predict for Tommy a successful capable teacher during his spare time, foi the past year, career in anything he undertakes. FRANKLIN HARDY JONES OF Vicksburg, Mississippi m rr r -pk (1 2)- Freshman Baseball; Varsity Baseball (2, 3, 4); B.A. Degree; Class Track l. | a ’ g etball (1); Hermenian. • Take it easy, have your fun, t h et w a m d iiT the fal of ’23 from the city “Vicksburg,” as we all kno ' L h, J n ’ P , ass haV e a more loyal member than “Vicksburg.” He whose name he bears. Never did a clas athletic field or in the class room, was always ready to help his class e, se ° s n e ; he Is a faithful friend. With his quiet, “Vicksburg” is gifted with plenty of . .sally popular with the student body. He has unassuming, general good nature, h . , wor k an d we are sure that he will show the shown ability and a determination in his school same spirit when tackling life’s problems outside. 43 LEWIS H. WILSON OF Clinton, Mississippi B.A. Degree; Captain Freshman Football; Freshman Basketball; Varsity Foot- ball (2. 3, 4); Captain Football (4); Varsity Basketball (2, 3, 4): Vice-President of Freshman Class; Secretary-Treasurer of Junior Class; Athletic Council (3, 4); “M” Club; Philomathean. “Scout” is truly a product of Mississippi College. He was one of the first present at the opening of college in the fall of ’23. He immediately plunged into all the activities of his class and became one of its leading members. On the athletic field “Scout” became prominent at once, and has been an outstanding athlete during his four years here. As captain of football this year, he has led us through a very successful season. He is not only an outstanding ath- lete, but has also been an ideal student, finishing with a high scholastic record. Being popular with students and “profs,” what more could one wish? We know “Scout” will go out and face the battles of life with the same courage and determination he has displayed on the athletic field. EVA CLARA WILSON OF Clinton, Mississippi B.A.; Graduate of Hillman College It is the misfortune of the Senior Class that Eva Clara has not been a member of the class through the four years. She entered college this fall with very good recommendations, and it did not take us long to perceive her sterling qualities. She possesses charm, vivacity, loveliness, and the capacity for holding friends. Eva Clara’s friends are as numberless as her influence is boundless. She is a student of intellectual power and much wisdom. She has been a valuable acquisition to the Senior Class, and as you go from our midst, Eva Clara, our heart’s desire is that as the Class of ’27 says of you now, so may the world at large always say, “To know her is to love her.” 44 Freshman Football: Class Football (1. 2, 3, 4); Class Track (1, 2, 3, 4); “Stute” Club; M. S. C. W. Club; Philomathean. Jack needs no introduction. He has been easy to know, and his friends here are legion. There are some rare spirits who have the happy faculty of spreading happiness and sunshine wherever they go, and all of us will renumber Jack as a “gloom dispeller” with hi3 merry laugh and free-hearted manner. In addition to this, he is a good student, a sincere friend and a loyal member of the class. Memories of our class will carry with them memories of you, Jack, and here’s wishing you all the good things of life. JOHN FRANCES MILLER OF Monroe, Louisiana B. A. Degree; Belhaven College (1, 2). Frances is a girl who needs no such lhnpiiiR tongue as mine to sing her praises. She has been with us only two years, but during this time has proven to be dependable, efficient, im- pulsive, ambitious and very original. When I think of her leaving Mississippi College, my eyes become tear-dimmed and my throat becomes dry. What will we do without “Co-ed?” We count ourselves better for having known you, Fiances, and may all your years be as successful as your years at M. C. 45 B.A. Degree; Class Football (1); Hermenian Freshman Debating Team; Collegian Staff (2); Editor-In-Chief Collegian (4); Athletic Editor the “Tribesman” (4); Chemistry Fellow (4); President Mississippi Intercollegiate Press Association (4); Marshal Hermenian Anniversary Start (4); Bar Association; Hermenian; Distinction. Although “Zeik” has been with us only three years, he has accomplished more in that length of time than most four students. It is hard to “write up” a fellow like Travis because one can’t do him justice. He lias always taken an active part in Student Body activities. To prove his real worth: “Zeik” is an assistant instructor in chemistry this year and is also editor of the Collegian. Under his leadershiv the Collegian has been the best weekly printed in Mississippi in a long time. None have striven to honor his college and his friends more than Ellis, and as he leaves us this year we can predict a great future for so true a Choctaw. KEARNEY TRAVIS OF Hattiesburg, Mississippi B.A. Degree; Freshman Track Team; Varsity Track Team (2, 3); Freshman De- bating Team; Varsity Debating Team (3, 4): Trotter Medal (3); Secretary Debating Council (4); Three-Year Club; Bar Association; First Orator Hermenians Anni- versary Ticket; Hermenian. After three years and one summer of hard, hone st work, Kearney is leaving us to go out among the many that have the privilege of calling Mississippi College their Alma Mater. Kearney is a splendid fellow, a true friend and a tireless worker. His record as a student is splendid, he having finished his college course in three years. To know him is to love him. and everyone is made better by having known him. Kerney has chosen law as his profession, and everyone predicts the greatest success for such a splendid and meritorious student. 46 V JAMES CROCKETT BLACKWELL OF Collins, Mississippi BA. Degree; Printer ' s Devil (1, 2, 3); Headache Orchestra (2); Glee Club (3, 4); String Quartet (3); Steel Trio (4); Eligible Midget Football Exam (4); Renewed Freshmen Compliments Lucky (2, 3, 4). “Shortie” said that he believed the poet was right when he said, “A man ' s reach should exceed his grasp, or what is heaven for.” Well, “Shortie” may not be much when it comes to height, but he has a multitude of other qualities that make him tower high above us. He knows when to play and when to work, and engages in both with all his soul. As a musician, “Shortie” cannot be excelled by many. His work on the Glee Club and orchestra has been excellent throughout his college career. He goes out this year. May success lie open to him as he goes from among us is the wish and desire of his classmates and all who know him. RAY WENTWORTH OF Meadville, Mississippi B.A. Degree; Order of Good Fellowship; Lion Tamers Club (2. 3, 4); Class Base- ball (1, 2); Class Football (2, 3, 4); Bar Association (4). “Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow you may die.” To the folks back home he is known as Ray, but to every Choctaw he is known either as “Mule or “Went.” Always bearing a bright and congenial smile, “Went” goes about his duties in an easy-going manner. He has been a loyal member of the class for four years. As a student and a fighter he has shown plenty of ability, on the athletic field he has always shown the “Bulldog tenacity which never admits defeat. “Went” is an orator of the old school, declaming. Give me grub or give me death.” Ray, may you ever battle the diffi- culties of life as you have during your college career at M. C. 47 CLAUDE E. ANDING, JR. OF Flora, Mississippi B. A. Degree; Class Basketball (1, 2); Class Baseball (1, 2); Philomathean ; Special Distinction. Successful! That is the only word with which to describe Claude’s college career. High ideals and strong moral character linked with an attractive personality has won for him the friendship of both faculty and student body. By hard work and constant application he has achieved a splendid academic record. Mississippi College needs more men like you, Claude, because your record is one that might be envied. Memories of our class will carry with them memories of you, and in your chosen profession of medicine we wish you the greatest success. WILLIAM S. RITNOUR, JR. OF Gulfport, Mississippi BA Degree; Class Tennis (3); DcMolay (3, 4); Secretary Education Club (3); Three- Year Club; Y. M. C. A. (3, 4 . William is an example of a conscientious and consistent worker. He is a real friend and a true Choctaw. To know him is to like him. Ritnour is a gentleman in every respect, and he is not afraid to express his opinion which, with his cool and typical thinking, he does in an exceptional manner. He is the kind of student that wins by hard work. With regret we sav goodbye to a Choctaw, a gentleman, and a friend. 43 ROBERT WALKER SMITH OF Magee, Mississippi Well, hero is “Bob.” A more likable fellow never walked the campus of M. C. than this little handsome Choctaw from Magee, Mississippi. He has won a place in the heart of every member of the student body and faculty. He is widely known and admired by the members of the fairer sex. None of us fear bachelorhood for “Sir Robert ' “Bob never pretended to be a genius, but the man with his will and ability has an outlook of success. With regret we say goodbye to a Choctaw’, a gentleman and true friend. WALTER P. WILSON OF Meridian, Mississippi B.A. Degree; Commercial Club; Freshman Baseball (1); Class Baseball (1 ,2, 3); Varsity Squad (2, 3); Varsity Baseball (4); Education Club (4); Philomathean. Walter came to us in the fall of ' 23 after finishing the high school of Meridian. He im- mediately won a warm place in the heart of every Choctaw’. Although “Fool’ is a great ladies ' nian. ho is also great in other ways. With his pep, care-free nature, and spirit of con- geniality, Walter will always be admired by his classmates. Here’s wishing him the best suc- cess in life’s W’ork. 49 EUGENE L. BARNES OF Columbia, Mississippi n Degree; Freshman Football; Scrubs (2, 3, 4); Letter in ’20; Bar Association officer (3. 4); Class Track (2, 3); Class Football (1. 2. 3, 4) ; Tennis I wo ars. Passed Tites Courses Each of Four Years; Vice-President of Senior Clas , Philomathean. Four vears ago when “Fatty” entered Mississippi College, “The Grand Old” sained one of s most loyal and substantial sons. He is a straightforward, hard, consistent woiket, k aartf A ar ,d dependable fellow. He is a real Choctaw. “Fatts- ” college life has been filled with hard work in the classrooms on the fo ® tba “ , . student activities, as well as with other things that make the college course I M (« such as going io “Stute” receptions and having an M. W. C. girl. His career .s no that dazzles the eye with brilliant flashes, but one of steadiness, loyalty and w it . Sat draws f?om the eye a sincere look of admiration. We wish him well as he climbs the izzy heights of prominence as a lawyer. TOM SPIGHT HINES OF Ripley, Mississippi _ a rw� ir. « e • Freshman Football. ’24; Clarke College, ’25; Class Football (3, 4); B.A. Pegtce, Football (4); Bar Association; Philomathean. T + l roil nf -oQ ns the birds were coming South, T. S. joined these southward bound on In the fall ol -• Thnueh auiet and. unassuming, he won the love and raspt his way to MlMlsstppI college Though quiet and unassuming. olarkc College, where of his fellows during h opening of school in ’25 found him back again at M. C. ho was a leader from the first. e n ™f n ° r h| ; om the first day he entered camp. He with the same Choctaw I nui-nosc was to give his best to the task at hand. To play came with a purpose in mind. me he started— in the pursuit of his chosen profession, fair square and bard at s f indon f ltable spirit, loyalty, integrity and sunny disposition that W ha a s won Jo. hL an eveHasting place In our hearts will win for him success. 50 THOMAS J. GIPSON OF Philadelphia, Mississippi B.A. Degree; Commerciai Cub; Education .ub; Two-Tear Cub; Herman, an; It is easy to eulogize a . man with ««“ ' V M ate, Jet attempt here to analyze the tia ts £ ha ut neyer a88e rtive. He is a good student, and other modest, sure of what he sa s a • attention but school work comes first with him. We things besides bis work W c™” £ „ a aplendld career. We know what you are, old SS. and we xpect nothlngT birt the best from yo P u in the future. J. P. TAYLOR OF Eupora, Mississippi Vnothall (A 2): Class Baseball (3); Class Basketball (4); B.A. Degree; Class (3); Band and Orchestra (4). i r. viqvh n irood time and yet he is serious enough to think things Paul is a fellow who can have a g a han d to his class in any worth while under- through He has never failed to j, nd h de en dability. “Paul.” the whole tribe is watching youl nd w e e wis oTyou the best of luck in your journey of life. 5 1 RIBESMAN N ARTHUR ALDREDGE ROEBUCK OF Newton, Mississippi R A Decree; Senior Class Poet; President Agoga Sunday School Class; Reporter Aristophonic Club; Varsity Football (4); Graduate Clarke College; Philomathean. Double A” came to us from Clarke College. He made a splendid record there during his two vears stay. His achievements there promised great things for him here. He is a quiet fellow deeply in earnest and with lasting fidelity and love for the Choctaws. Roebuck demonstrated his athletic ability on the football team. He played guard, and his work was constantly a thorn in the side of all opponents. We are sorry that he has played Foi -1 reaT h onesV- 1 o - good ness true worth, few men can equal Roebuck with his able mind and persevering application. He is a hard worker, a gentleman and a student, and he has the res P e P ct of the fnHre student body. We wish you success, Roebuck, in all your journey of life. MR. ROBERT PHILIP SHANNON OF West Helena, Arkansas BA. Degree; Freshman Football; Baseball; Class Football 1 . 2 3, 4); Class Basketball (3, 4); Varsity Track 3, 4); Varsity Football (4), M Club, Philomathean. Arkansas the state of slow trains and gushing oil wells, can well be proud of one of its Mississippi College. Phillip, of Ark.” is a credit to his stale and we are D roud to have him as a member of our class. He has been active in all lines of athletic en deavor especially football and track, having won a varsity letter in both these sports. Small in stature he has more than overbalanced this drawback with grit and determination. We hope to hear good tidings of ole Ark” in future years. s Walter has safely sailer the “stormy intellectual sea” in three years, a thing which only unusual students can do. In the classroom, on the campus, in society, or in church, Walter ranks among those who wish to serve. He certainly has given his best to M. C. and M. C. in return has given its best to him. It has developed him into a Christian with a strong mincf, well able to meet and conquer the problems to be met on the “highway of life.” Then, too, Walter has won a host of friends while here who will always remember him and wish him to succeed in life as he has in college. L. D. SPELL OF Georgetown, Mississippi B.A. Degree. Spell has the kind of personality that one remembers after leaving the campus. This is because of his fine traits, and because of his hearty bearing rather than because of any great amount of notoriety; about the only thing wrong with Spell is a stubborn beard, and when that adorns one of the pleasantest faces to be found. When better men are made they all become as he is — a loyal Choctaw. 53 WILBUR T. OSBORN OF Learned, Mississippi n Decree- Freshman Baseball (2); Education Club (3, 4): Vice-President Baraca Sunday School Class (3); Scrub Baseball (3); Philomathean. Wilbur has been filled with the spirit of enterprise since the first day he walked upon ♦ Vit. cm m nus Those of us who are fortunate enough to know him have learned that he i3 a man with a heart as big as a body could possess. He is a diligent student, and the student bodv has profited by his stay here with us ....... He is not an athlete as athletes are generally described in college circles; yet he plays a iTbuT has matr ' li host of friends during his stay here, and they all wish for him the very best of luck in life. GEORGE C. OSBORN OF Learned, Mississippi B 4 Decree • Collegian Staff (3, 4); Class Basketball (3); Class Track Team 3. 4); Assistant Manager Football (3); Manager Football (4): President Bar Association M); Masonic 5fub (3. 4); Commercial Club (3); All Offices Society; Class Baseball (3, 4); Hinds County Club (3), M Club, Heimenian. George came to us in the fall of ‘24 from the Hinds County Agricultural High School He soon found himself in the student body, and he will ever be remembered by those in his class and the student body as a whole. . .. George is a track man of no little ability, and during his senior year he has managed the varsit v football squad. He is indeed a fellow of ability with many natural gifts. He has be n m The mMst of au lhe oolle K e activities. and could be counted on at all times to aid m every- thing for the upbuilding of the student body. We shall miss you, George, and we extend our best wishes for your success. 54 A i ' CIIARI.es c. hughes OF Chunky, Mississippi , . flnrke College (2); Fellow In Mathematics M. C. (3, B.A. Degree; Graduate ; of cl rk Ba s k etball (8) ; Hermcnlan. “If I « in ot m f u, .„ a r after I 8penduIg k two n years S at Clarke Memorial College. Charles eame to us in the fall of - fellow In mathematics for the two years that he He has shown l.ls ability by “tvlng as he has been with us only two years hls diploma has been with us. In spite of ‘? e ..£j |nction.’’ sorry, Charles, that you d Id not spend from M. C. will bear the mark of distinct h to clalm you as a membed of the Class the full four years with us. N f a,a X? gentleman Is Charles. Here’s hoping him speedy of ‘27. A quiet. as his life’s work, success in whatever vocation he cnooh ALPHEUS F. KERSH OF Leesburo, Mississippi t n air et ball r, 3); Class Football (4); Commercial Club (3); B.A. Degree ; Ciass Basketbal , ducation CIub {3) ; Hermenian. i « .v. man «hould feel proud. He Is a hard worker and Kersh has made a record of jh ,c n he graduate s in June, Mississippi College will lose seems to have a liking for science. a man in every sense of the word. abllltv in class basketball and football. In all things Kersh has demonstrated his a . _ , vblch characterizes a true Choctaw, he has shown the same old flghtin; g spi « i We predict for Kersh a future of futui . 55 WEBSTER ERNEST HAMILTON OF Georgetown, Mississippi B.A. Degree; Freshman Debating Team, ’24; Varsity Debating Team, ’25, ' 26, ’27; Business Manager of the Collegian, ’26; Fall Orator Hermenian Literary Society, ’2fi; President of Hermenian Literary Society, ’2G; Honor Council. ’27; Aristophronic Club; Hermenian Anniversarian, ' 27; Distinction. “Things must be green in order to grow,” but few of the “green throng” who became Papooses in ’23 realized the opportunities as keenly as W. E. From the very first day he has been a hard and persistent worker. He made the freshman debating team his first year here, and the following years have found him steadily climbing. In everything he undertakes, he gives of his best and gives it gladly. We are proud to count him as our friend and Choctaw brothe r. In the years to come may we be prouder still to count him among our friends. For him we predict a future as bright, as happy, and as successful as his days in Choctawland have been. Here’s to you, W. E. We’re counting on you. AUBREY B. HILL OF Water Valley, Mississippi BA Degree; Band and Orchestra (1. 2. 3); Class Football (3); Masonic Club (1, 3, 4); Vice-President Music Club (4); Ministerial Student; Education Club (4); Three- Year Club; Secretary-Treasurer Band; Hermenian. “A. B.” is one of the class of students whom we naturally respect. He seems to silently radiate a friendly atmosphere wherever he goes. He never made a practice of fault-finding. It is not known by the writer that any student ever made a harsh remark about him. He is liked by all. He was especially loyal to the college band on which he se rved for three years. He responded to the call of his country in time of war, and now he is answering the greatest of all calls, the divine call of spreading the gospel of peace. 5 « V MARIA JOHNSON LATIMER OF Clinton ' , Mississippi B.A. Degree; Distinction; Philomathoan. We were all glad that Mrs. Latimer saw fit to east her lot with the Class of ’27. She has proven that she has grit and determination by taking care of “Zeus” during these four years and finishing with honors. Mrs. Latimer is highly respected and loved by all her classmates. Se is leaving us this year, but not for good, as she will be nearby to cast her motherly tenderness upon the student body at all times. H. D. WORTHY OF Clinton, Mississippi B.A. Degree Worthy is another man who has seen fit to cast his lot with the Class of ’27. During his stay with us, he has made a brilliant record, and he commands the respect of all who know him. Worthy is a man who is always known to uphold the right, and we are proud of any man having the caliber of H. D. Worthy. • We take pride in predicting for Worthy a bright future as one of the foremost educators of the land. BERYL ROBERTS OF Jackson, Mississippi “Sweeter than honey and the honey com b.“ We know that I. W. C. mourns the loss of this wonderful girl, but we are glad Beryl saw nt to east her lot with the Class of ’27. Pretty, studious, modest, and helpful are the adjectives that describe “Bobbie.’ She has embodied ' within her the qualities which symbolize an “all-round” girl. Steadfast and true! What a host of friends she has made during the past year. Beryl, we are glad to nave claimed you for this short year, and the Class of ’27 bids you goodbye with best wishes for you always in all ways. KARL STINGLEY OF Jackson, Mississippi B.A. Degree; Glee Club. Karl came to us from the Capital City of our state. Durin his brief three years with us, he has been found to be a gentleman, a hard worker, and a true friend. Karl’s fellow students can by no means fully realize the place he has held in their hearts until he is gone, leaving an aching void that cannot be refilled. During his stay with us he has proved to be one of those rarest of combinations, a scholar, a leader and a “ladies’ man.” , , . To you. Karl, as you go out into the medical world, the students you leave behind give you their best wishes. 5 « B.A. Degree; ROGER C. THOMPSON OF Laurel, Mississippi Graduate from Clarke College, 25; Class Football (3. 4); Class Basketball (3, 4); Class Baseball (3, 4). Roger came to us from Clarke College, and he has become very prominent and successful during his two years with us. He brought with him abilities which have helped the Class of 27 very materially. Roger is a quiet fellow, but deeply in earnest and with a lasting love for his class and the Choctaws. When Roger graduates In May we will lose a valuable man, but the world will gain one. We wish him all the success in the world in his life’s undertaking. KATHERINE VARNADO OF Gloster, Mississippi B.A. Degree; Co-ed. This energetic, alert, enthusiastic Athenian hailed not from Greece, but from ' one of the best little hamlets in the great Magnolia State. “Kath” has only been a member of our class for one year, but showed the “stuff” that great women are made of. She is an idealist; she loves to climb the mountain peaks and dwell in the land of beautiful thoughts and lofty sentiments. Yet. with all of her idealism, she has a warm, loving sympathy that radiates to all with whom she mingles; and. indeed, to know her is to like her. Katherine, the Class of ’27 was glad to call you one of their members and wish you much success. 59 RUBY ELLEN EVANS OF Calhoun City, Mississippi B.A. Degree; Graduated from Hillman College. ’25; Member of Three-Year Club; Member of Co-ed Basketball Squad; Member of Hypotia English Club. Ruby has been a member of the Class of ’27 for only one year, but had proven to be one of Its most loyal members. “Tite” says, “No girl on the campus is better to look upon.” In fact, he says, “She is pretty,” and everybody takes him at his word. Adjectives fail when we try to describe her. She has a charm, a vivacity, and an appeal all her own that draws hearts to her. She is a good student, and no class ever finds her unprepared. Ruby, may the future unfold many hidden treasures to your life, and may you ever be the influence and help elsewhere that you have been here. W. ADRIAN KING OF Memphis, Tennessee “Nephew” was born very young, and at an early age he began mixing H 2 0 and H 2 S0 4 B.A. Degree; Fellow in Chemistry (3, 4); Freshman Football; Football Trainer (3). Being of a scientific nature, he has stressed the study of chemistry since coming to Mississippi College, and he was one of the instructors in that department. His ability in chemistry is not all, for he is a well-rounded man. This personality is part of his stock in trade. “Nephew” has been with us only three years. During this time, we have learned to regard him as a man of great possibilities. H e has taken part in all college activities. What else can you ask of only men? He leaves us this year to continue the study of chemistry. Suc- cess awaits him with outstretched arms. 6o B.A. Degree; S. I. A. A. Cross Country Championship Team (2, 4); Spring Track (2, 4); Glee Club (2); Philomathean Anniversary Ticket (4); Three-Year Club. During Moak’s stay with us. we have come more and more to appreciate his sterling qual- ities. By daily practice and training he has developed into one of the best runners in tli 3 state, and his continued efforts in this branch of athletics have enabled the Choctaws to win many meets. Fred does not let his athletic ability interfere with his studies, and throughout his stay here, he has been one of the foremost in his classes in scholastic work. He has also taken an active part in one of the literary societies. His loss will be keenly felt, but we rejoice to realize that he will then be putting liis talents to use on a far larger scale, where the world will profit by his efforts. CAPITOLA HORTON OF Walnut, Mississippi B.A. Degree; Co-ed Basketball Team (4): Treasurer Hypatia English Club (4); Distinction; Philomathean. “Variety is the spice of life” is also true of college life. Although Capitola has been a member of the class only two years, her merrj wit. laughing good nature, and charming per- sonality have been as a savory spice to our college days. She came to us from Hillman College, where she has made a splendid record. Although it has meant persistent work for us, we have been glad to try to follow her example here. Modest, unassuming, gifted, a loyal friend to both boys and girls is Capitola. We are glad to claim her as a member of the Class of ’27. Capitola, as you go out into the broader field of life, our best wishes attend you. In whatever you strive to do, may success be yours. 6 1 CARL P. WELLS OF Mr. Olive, Mississippi B.A. Degree; Class Basketball (1, 2, 3, 4); Masonic Club (3, 4); Hermenian. Wells has not been a member of this class for these four years, but we do welcome him as a member this year. His consistent work has enabled him to leave a good record behind him. Wells has demonstrated his ability as an athlete on the class basketball court, and he has always shown the fight to the finish spirit” in whatever he undertook to accomplish. We are glad to see Wells get his dip,” but we regret to lose him from our college activities. ALBERT M. WELLS OF Mr. Olive, Mississippi B.A. Degree; Masonic Club (1, 2, 3); President Masonic Club (3); President Sullivan’s Hollow Club (3); Philomathean. Albert came to us from Mt. Olive in the fall of ' 23. He has been a member of this class for these years, and he has been depended upon to help in any undertaking. Wells was president of the Masonic Club and made that organization a very capable leader. He was a hard worker, as can be seen by his record. He was a real shark” in German and modern languages. We can see a very bright future for Wells, and we do sincerely hope that he will be suc- cessful in whatsoever he undertakes to do. 62 R.A. Degree; Education Club; Masonic Club; Ministerial Association; Aristrophonic (English) Club; Secretary- Treasurer Attala County Club (3); Three-Year Club Hermenian. Faithful as a student and as a friend is true of Barnes. He is honored by all who know him; when he receives his diploma in June it will be another star added to his crown. He is a member of the Three-Year Club and his diploma will bear the mark of Distinction. In addition to full-time college work, he is pastor of several churches. We are expecting him to keep on climbing, and some day we hope to see him as one of the leaders of his de- nomination. BENONA DOUGLAS OF Sontag, Mississippi “Dug came to us last year, a graduate of Clarke College. In spite of the difficulties in his path, the indomitable spirit of the Choctaws has kept him climbing upward to the finish. He is a quiet, peaceful, fun-loving, and ardent student, a true gentleman, a man who has won the respect of all with whom he has come in contact. Dug is a candidate for Matrimony, and asks that all the ladies cast their votes for him. Beware Ben, Solomon says, The first hundred wives are the worst.” 63 THE 1927 TRIBESMAN FRANK SHULER COLE OF Canton, Mississippi B.A. Degree; Band (2, 3, 4); Music Club (3, 4); Commercial Club (4); Three- Year Club; Philomathean. Shuler hails from Canton “Hi” and came here with a good record as a musician. This record has been very satisfactorily maintained. He has also been a good student, and his quiet, modest ways have won for him many friends. Shuler has not as yet stated publicly what his aspirations for life are. but we know there is one, for he has shown very plainly that there is something high and good ahead of him. We know he will live a fine, clean life, for we have known him to be one of the cleanest and finest of the boys. We feel no hesitatancy in prophesying for him a most prosperous future. STARKIE ANDREW SORRELS OF Gulfport, Mississippi B.A. Degree; Distinction; Philomathean. Four years of college life has changed Starkie into a most sincere, honest, lovable, quiet, sedate and thoughtful gentleman. During his stay on the campus of Mississippi College many have been attracted by the charming personality and pleasing smile of his. This “Chap’’ is one of the best students in school — one who sets a goal and never quits till he reaches it. He takes a great interest in the affairs of the college, and in all things which concern the good of th student body. Judging by his perseverance and hard work, we depict a great and glorious future for our friend and classmate. 64 B. A. Degree ; Class Basketball (2, 3, 4); Class Track Team (3, 4); Bar Association (2. 3, 4); Three-Year Club; Philomatliean. “Comp” is another one of those fellows who are not content with being an average student. He brought with him to Mississippi College the memory of being the outstanding student of his high school class, and he has fully lived up to that honor as a student here during the three years he Has been with us. He has the confidence in himself that only experience will give, and he has taken advantage to the fullest of the training facilities here. Whether he will be a school teacher or a lawyer, Comp will always be an asset to those around him, and a very highly esteemed member of the Class of ’27. Here’s to you, Robert. LONNIE L. MAY OF Harperville, Mississippi B. A. Degree; Mississippi College Bar Association; Three- Year Club; Class Football (1, 3); Hermenian. May is very quiet, modest, and unassuming and combines within himself the qualities of gentlemanly, courteous and consistent work that always means success in the end. May intends to take up law as his life’s work, anti we are sure that he will make a wonderful suc- cess of it. Donnie has won the love and respect of all his associates, and surely our lives have been made better by having come in contact with this man. It is our sincere hope and be- lief that he will make good in life in a great way. LEE EDWARD McGOWEN OF Seminary, Mississippi B.A. Degree; Secretary and Treasurer of Ministerial Association (3); Member of Three-Year Club; Fall Orator Hermenian Society (3); Second Orator on Hermenian Anniversary Staff (3); Hermenian. Of the various and sundry happenings of this man’s life gained through our association with him, we can tell but a small pait. As a student, it could not be said that he studied to spot his professor and get high grades for grade’s sake alone, but more so to learn his work as the subject matter was presented. Lee has made a splendid record while at M. C. One to be proud of, and the Class of ’27 predicts much success for him. MRS. WILLIAM CLAUDE MORGAN OF Ponotoc, Mississippi B.A. Degree; Graduate from Hillman; Hypatia English Club; Mississippi Choctaw Squaw; Hermenian; Distinction. Kate Durham has been a member of our class for only two years, but has been a very loyal member during this time. Her willingness to help in all things in which she had a part, and her good nature have made us proud that she was a classmate. Loyal, faithful friend, devoted, consecrated Christian, thorough, illustrious student, best describes Kate Durham. Whatever life holds for you, Mrs. Morgan, meet it in the way you have met life at Mississippi College and truly for you “There shall be no Alps.’’ 66 Dixon, Mississippi A.B. Degree; Graduate Clarke College; President Y. W. A., ’22, ’23; President Enter- pean Literary Society. ' 22; Reporter Baptist Student, ’23: Literary Editor The Seer,’’ ' 23; English Club; Education Club; Hermenian. Clarke College’s loss was our gain when Agnes came to us this year. She is a polished, courteous, refined lady, having the confidence of her many friends. Agnes has been a faithful follower and constant helper in the one year that she has been a member of our class. There is no doubt that Agnes will make her mark in the world, either as a famous teacher or as a helpmeet for some lucky man. Whatever your project, Agnes, remember that the good will and best wishes of our class will always back you. SAM HOUSTON CHAPMAN Union Church, Mississippi B.A. Degree; Philomathean ; Three-Year Club; Extension Director of Ministerial Association (3, 4). In the fall of ’24, when Sam entered college, he had the intention of working hard and making good, and now his ideal has become a reality. By meeting all obstacles and difficulties with a smile, and by fighting harder when his back was against the wall, he has completely won out. One of the high spots in his college career is his record as a member of the Philo- mathean Literary Society. Sam is a high, noble and praiseworthy fellow, who belongs to the class of those who win by studying and working. If hard and honest work ever won out for a fellow, surely Sam will be a captain in the front ranks. 67 WILLIAM A. BELL OF Winona, Mississippi B.A. Degree; Philomathean ; Secretary of Spanish Club (3); Reporter of Minis- terial Association (3); President English Club (3); President Masonic Club (3); Y. M. C. A.; Assistant in English; Winona Club; Three-Year Club; Special Dis- tinction. Just a few years ago Bill held a good position, yet he wasn ' t satisfied because he had a conviction that God needed him in a bigger and broader field. Thus it was that Mississippi College became the happy parent of a brilliant and meritorious student. The merit of Bell’s work has been proven by the fact that he was given a position as assistant in, the English department. Bill is a nice, quiet, modest, and friendly fellow. He always tries to do right, and never fails to champion the cause of Right. His career as a Choctaw is complete, except that he has never had the privilege of participating in a “Stute” reception, because of being bound by the bonds of matrimony. He will continue his studies at the Theological Seminary, and is expected to make a very efficient preacher, for “he believes to build, not to boast.’’ CARROLL LEE PELL OF Wesson, Mississippi B.A. Degree; Education Club (4); English Club (4); Three-Year Club; Hermenian; Special Distinction. Our friend from Copiah County, with the copper-colored hair and the placid disposition, is a three-year man with a four-year finish. If Pell ever said, “I don’t know’’ in class, it w r as in response to such a query as the one about irresistable force and immovable object. Possibly his steadiness and reliability characterize him most. He is truly “a scholar and a gentleman. 68 L. F. FOWLER OF Clinton, Mississippi During this man’s stay with us he has acquired a host of friends, and none know him but to admire him. They see in him a man who is honest in his convictions and loyal to that in which he believes. He has been a pastor, and from reports reaching us, we feel that he has not missed his calling. In addition to church work, he stands at the very top in his school work. We are fortunate in having known and associated with such a man as Fowler, and lie goes forth followed by our sincerest prayers for a successful and happy career. RUFUS ROYD WALKER OF Taylorsville, Mississippi B. A. Degree; Ministerial Student. The Class of ’27 has only known Walker for one year, but we are glad to claim him as one of our members. A hard worker, a gentleman, and a student, he is true to his fellow students. Only by a close and personal friendship can a person know the real worth of Rufus. Time can but ripen such a personality into a cereer rich with brilliant achievements, and we predict that some community, as well as his class will point with pride to this man as a noble pastor. 69 After he went out into actual life God called him to preach, and he came back to get better prepared. Although he has been a pastor and student at the same time, he never “let up” on either, but fought through them both to the bitter end. He works hard all the year round. He is congenial and pleasant and has nothing but friends among his fellows at M. C. In observing his real worth we can say that he has a bright future in his chosen profession. FLORIAN H. MILLER OF Biloxi, Mississippi B.A. Degree; Hermenian. Miller is a ministerial student, and one of those men who are seldom seen, but are always there with a prophet’s vision of the future. A Trojan ' s hard work and persistency, he prac- tices a good motto, “Up and Do.” Always standing for high ideals, he has made a lasting impression among hi3 fellows. And now he goes forth to leave us and pursue his work in the ministry. His time here has been well spent, and as he goes forth in life we are behind him in everything he under- takes. 70 m mm THE 1927 TRIBESMAN D. W. NIX OF Clinton, Mississippi B.A. Degree; Ministerial Student; Hermenian. Nix launched into his work for his degree with admirable vim and determination, and as a result won honors. He has proven himself a worthy son of his Alma Mater, and has always been ready to uphold her high and noble ideals. Nix has proved himself to be a very conscientious student, ever ready to lend a helping hand to a brother in trouble. He has chosen the ministry as his life profession. He is eminently fitted for his high calling as a Christian leader. The best wishes of the entire class for his success in his chosen field follow him. R. W. PORTER OF Clinton, Mississippi B.A. Degree; Ministerial Student; Hermenian. “Here comes a good fellow,” so say we when Porter comes around. He is a good fellow in many respects, both in the classroom and on the campus. Porter has chosen the ministry as his life work, and since entering college he has centered his efforts upon the accomplishment of this worthy purpose. He has played a prominent part in the various activities of which he has been a member. He lets nothing interfere with the duty at hand, and the Class of ’27 has confidence that success will early reward him in his chosen profession. 71 ■■■■■■■ ■Hm 73 L. E. Cliburn President George Adams Vice-President Lowery Love Secretary-Treasurer Junior Class History The Class of ’28, with its many-sided brilliancy, may be likened to a diamond of “purest ray serene.” Of course a connoisseur of precious jewels may have mistaken the gem for an emerald when it first shown forth from its present setting, but that perception of color was probably due to the reflection of the tinge of the surrounding mounting. However, it is true that the stone was not as finely cut and polished at that time as it now appears, for at present the most dazzling rays of color-fire flash out from every facet. No matter from what angle it is observed, it challenges the eye with unequalled radiance. Through the sessions that have passed since that memorable morn when we first assembled here, we have excelled in all college activities. In scholarship, athletics, religious activities, music, literary work — in short, in every field of collegiate interests the class has attained, indi- viduallv and collectively, high places of honor and achievement. Under the splendid leadership of Kearney Walters, James G. Blaine and L. E. Cliburn, the class of ’28 has written its name in eradicable letters upon some of the brightest pages of college history. May its members continue to hold aloft the banner of the great class of ’28. Harlan J. Murphy. 74 75 Junior Class GUS ORR OF Dossville, Mississippi J. E. THORNTON OF POPLARVILLE, MISSISSIPPI Band, 1. 2, 3; Glee Club. 1, 2. 3; Orchestra. 1. 2. 3; President of Band. 3; Debating Team, 2. 3; Philomathean. L. E. CLIBURN OF McDonald, Mississippi Class Track, 1, 2; yarsity Cross Country Team, 1. 2, 3; Captain Cross Country, 2. 3; Secretary- Treasurer. Masonic Club, 2; Vice-President, Ma- sonic Club, 3; English Club, 3; Secretary-Treas- urer, Student Body, 3; Honor Council, 3; Ex- ecutive Council, 3; President, Junior Class; Philomathean. THEO L. PRYOR OF Clinton, Mississippi Circulation Manager “Collegian,” 2; Assistant Cheer Leader, 3; General Secretary, B. Y. P. U. ; Manager, College Book Store, 3; Philomathean. E. L. MORGAN H. EDWARD KING OF OF Florence, Mississippi Columbus, Mississippi Graduate Clark College; Scrub Football; Class Assistant Editor. “Collegian,” 3; Glee Club 3; Football, 3. M. S. C. W. Club; Pre-Med Club, 3. 76 Junior Class JAMES F. THAMES, JR. OF Mendenhall, Mississippi WALTER JOHNSON OF Vicksburg, Mississippi Concert Orchestra, 2 , 3; Jazz Orchestra, 1, 2, Freshman Football; Class Track, 1; Y. M. C. A. 3; Music Club, 2, 3; Publicity Manager, Band, 3; Simpson County Club. HENRY A. DICKERSON OF Hattiesburg, Mississippi Freshman Football; Freshman Baseball; Var- sity Football, 2, 3; Varsity Baseball, 2, 3; Sec- retary-Treasurer, Freshman Class; Vice-Presi- dent, Sophomore Class; Assistant Editor, “Tribesman”; Philomathean. RAY WARD OF Prentiss, Mississippi Freshman Baseball; Varsity Baseball Scrub; Stute Club; Fellowship in Chemistry; Philo- mathean. R. E. HINZE OF Hinze, Mississippi Freshman Football; Varsity Football, 2; Class Football, 2, 3; Vice-President, Freshman Class. DAVE P. WEEKS OF Gulfport, Mississippi DeMolay Club. r ' liT-r ypp-T -xxr-r — • v 7o , r— 7 Freshman Track; Class Track. £•£ M°u.?c tr ciu“3 ; WaTl ' ace Medal. 2 ; Fall Orato,. music i iuu, £, � r P hatinj? Council, 3, B. b. Phllomatheans a Debat g JOE PEELER OF Shannon, Mississippi as, TTnot ball ; Freshman Basketball; Freshman Base s? !’ Varsity, Basketball, 1, 2. 3; President, CluD. BURNHAM LEE OF Ludlow, Mississippi Freshman Basketball; Freshman Baseball: Varsity Football, 2. 3: Varsity Basketba . 3; Varsity Baseball, 2, 3; Captain. Baseball. 3, Honor Council; Executive Council; M Club. W. C. OWEN OF Gulfport, Mississippi O. H. SHEFFIELD OF Inverness, Mississippi ALTON E. BRANCH OF Summit, Mississippi Freshman Football; Scrub Varsity Football. 2. 3; Class Football, 2, 3; Pre-Med Club; Philo- mathean. 79 J unior ci ass ROBERT ALLEN BAREFIELD, JR. OF Hollandale, Mississippi Freshman Football; Freshman Track; Varsity Track, 2, 3; Band, 2, 3; Class Football, 2, 3; Assistant Manager, Football, 3; Philomathean. PRENTISS L. WEBB OF Louisville, Mississippi Tennis Team, 2, 3; President, DeMolay Club, 3; Fellowship in Biology. 3. WILLIAM CROSS OF Enterprise, Mississippi OTIS BLACK OF Louisville, Mississippi Freshman Track; Glee Club, 1, 2, 3; Music Club. J. G. COOKE OF Clinton, Mississippi FLOYD JEFFERSON EUBANKS OF Lucedale, Mississippi Ministerial Association; Debating Team, 3; Ministerial Association; Education Club; Philo- Philomathean. mathean. 8o Junior Class HARLAN J. MURPHY OF Yazoo City, Mississippi Ministerial Association; Math Club; “Collegian” Staff, 1, 2, 3; Class Track, 1, 2; Varsity Cross Country Team, 2. 3; Debating Team, 3; Vice- President. English Club; Assistant Librarian. 2; English Grader; Philomatliean. CHESTER GORDON OF Meridiax, Mississippi C. B. PEITGH OF Aberdeen, Mississippi PETE McELREATII OF Oxford, Mississippi Freshman Football; Varsity Football, 2, 3; Ministerial Association; M” Club; Hermenian. W. D. MANGUM OF Magee, Mississippi Class Basketball. 1. 2, 3; Captain of Class Bas- ketball. 3; Philomathean. R. L. McLEMORE OF Hazlehurst, Mississippi 8i Junior Class ROBERT J. TAYLOR OF Louisville, Mississippi J. P. ENOCHS OF Crystal Springs, Mississippi Pre-Med Club; Commercial Club; Fellow in Chemistry; Hermenian. Freshman Football; Varsity Football, 2, 3; Manager of Basketball, 3. LUCY JOHNSON OF Clinton, Mississippi JOHN W. NEELY OF Yazoo City, Mississippi Freshman Baseball. HENRY S. PROVINE OF Clinton, Mississippi Class Football; Class Baseball, 2; Scrub Foot- ball, 3; DeMolay Club. J. W. BUSH, JR. OF Pinola, Mississippi Class Basketball, 2 , 3; Class Track, 1, 2; Bar Association, 2. 83 84 WILLIE B. GARLAND CM ass OF Enid, Mississippi Basketball, 1, 2; Class Baseball, Philomathean. 1 , 2 , JEWELL H. KYZAR OF Bogue Chitto, Mississippi Masonic Club; English Club; President, Copiah - Lineoln Club. 3; President, Ministerial Asso- ciation, 3; B. S. U. Council, 3; Philomathean. ELEANOR GRACE POLK OF Clinton, Mississippi Co-ed Basketball Team; Vice-President of Hy patia Club. P. E. CULLOM OF McComb, Mississippi Vice-President of Ministerial Association; Philo- mathean. H. I. RUSHING RAY AUDUBON TRUITT OF OF Clinton, Mississippi Ministerial Student; Hermenian. Highlandale, Mississippi Masonic Club; Education Club; Ministerial As- sociation; Hermenian. Hollowell Black Swor Fred Sophomore Class Officers Hollowell • • President Chester Swor Vice-President Upton Black Secretary-Treasurer Sophomore Poem I am the worthy Sophomore, As wise as wise can be ; I boast myself on my knowledge galore, And pride myself in me. Perhaps this sounds like arrogance Or even like conceit; But I have won such amazing renown My greatness is complete. I give the school its only brains ; I furnish all its brawn ; The greatest men in the Choctaw pow-wow From my good ranks are drawn. They all forgive my seeming pride, And join in my applause; They all can see that the Choctaw’s on top And know that I’m the cause. 88 JUl Sophomore Class N. B. LEGGITTE, JR. OF Belzoni, Miss. C. M. JONES OF Frank lixtox, Miss. RAS BRANCH OF Summit, Miss. LOYD NEWSOM OF Darling, Miss. MAX McLAURIN OF Clinton, Miss. TRISTON KNIGHT OF Tutwii.er, Miss. MAC EVERETT OF Magee, Miss. W. T. STOVALL OF Greenville, Miss. RALPH OWENS OF Greenville, Miss. MIMS BROWN OF Pi nola, Miss. JESSIE ASHLEY OF Clinton, Miss. 97 i Flowers Boone Freshman Joseph Flowers C. G. Boone . . C. W. Carlson Class Officers President Vice-President Secretary- T reasurer The Freshman Behold us! A class of young Freshies, We’re not half as dumb as we look, We make all our profs think we are studying, But really don’t open a book. The Sophs think they’re beating us sorely, When really a pillow is the thing That takes on its innocent surface The force of each terrible swing. We’re errand boys here in college, Or so they all think us to be, But no one has half so much leisure And time to be waisted as we. Hurrah for the life of a Freshman, And don’t ever think we’re the goat; We do all their biddings and orders, But leave them the problems to tote. Tully McCrea. ioo Freshman Class BOLAND HOLMES SCOTT STAFFORD T. H. SPENCER CURTIS MILLER PRICE RUSSELL ELMER PRICHARD WILBUR JOHNS J. H. MURPHY ESTUS SUMMERS VENABLE CLARKE CARL McMURRY LOUIS GREGORY PAUL HOLLAND 102 i Freshman Class W. T. LAMBRIGHT E. E. DODD J. M. HORTON A. M. McGLOTHLIN S. W. ORR C. E. HOOD CLAY OVERBY A. C. POWELI. L. C. PUCKETT ELBERT ANDERSON BU FORD MOOR MILES RILEY CHARLES BUSH 103 Freshman Class FRANK BYRNE MRS. N. B. EVERETT BERNARD HERRING NORMAN BARR R. E. PRESSGROVE KATHERINE LATIMER W. L. WILLIAMSON H. R. DENHAM A. H. EAVES G. H. McGEE T. J. KING DALTON WILLIAMSON WILLIE RENO IC4 i Freshman Class ROBERT FISHER MARY ' JOHNSON GUYON SLOCOMB MRS. T. D. STEWART FRANK BROOKS REECE WILBANKS J. W. JOHNSON JOE STOVALL MARY TURNER J. S. CRITTENDEN RAY TURNER EZRA DAVIS CLARK SIMPSON LOTTIE JOHNSON 106 I v vk ooeon GCQcs i Mississippi Belles ISS1SSI PPI WOMEN! Makers of our joys, sharers of our sor- rows, wine of our folly, oil of our lamps of ambition, you who with a look can lift a soul to unknown heights, who with a frown can send a spirit crashing upon the rocks of despair; you whose gen- tle words have healed the broken heart — sweethearts, friends, sisters, all — we love you. MISS FRANCES McNAIR Sponsor The Tribesman ¥ MISS DAMIE LOI ' DAM PEER Maid of Honor The Tribesman s MISS GRACE COWLEY Sponsor Senior Class Ik X I g % % MISS ANNETTE BARRINGER Sponsor Football MISS LUCILLE HITT Sponsor Baseball I MISS DORIS VINCENT Sponsor Track MISS MARY BELLE QUINN Sponsor Rand MISS CLAUDIA GIBSON Sponsor St mi nit Body CONTEST Most Popular C. C. Moore Most Influential Student Robert Smart Most Handsome Student Lewis Wilson Best Athlete Burnham Lee Most Courteous Student W. R. Hackett Biggest Bolshevik Hubert Leggett Biggest Ladies’ Man Angus Emerson Ugliest Student Miller Conn Most Brilliant Student Dave Taylor Best Plow Hand Ruined by an Education Troy Funchess Most Deserving Student Chester Swor Most Pessimistic Ellis Travis Hardest Working Student S. H. Chapman Greenest Student Huntley Kent 129 Hale Bohler Lee George M. Bohler Director of Athletics No coach was ever held in higher esteem by the men under him or by the students of a school than George M. Bohler. Loved and respected by all for his quiet, efficient and considerate manner, George Bohler is all that is to be admired and expected in a coach. He is now finishing his fourth year at Mississippi College, and the progress that has been made along athletic lines may be credited to the untiring work of this man. Edwin “Goat” Hale Assistant Coach “Goat” Hale, Choctaw product and All-Southern halfback and shortstop, is now completing his second year on the coaching staff of his Alma Mater. He has proven a capable right hand man to Coach Bohler and is intrusted with the coaching of the varsity baseball nine, as well as assisting with the varsity eleven. His ability as a coach is known and recognized, and Mississippi College is fortunate in having him on its staff. Griff C. Lee Freshman Coach Coach Lee, also a product of Mississippi College, is another member of the coaching staff who is rounding out his second year. Coach Lee was a star performer for the Choctaws in his day, and he is succeeding in developing some good men for varsity com- petition from the ranks of his freshmen. Coach Lee is liked by all for his genial good nature, as well as his efficiency. Coach Lee also has charge of the gymnastic work and he is making a fine success of all his tasks. 30 Freshman Athletics HE freshman teams of this year have maintained the high standard set by their predecessors, and in every line of sport have exhibited some unusual material for varsity competition in the years to come. In football, the Frosh made a fine record, although they suffered two defeats at the hands of the Aggie Hull- pups and the G. C. M. A. Cadets. However, the season as a whole was very pleasing, especially from the view- point of furnishing men for the ’27 eleven. Some extremely promising men were revealed by the freshman tilts, and much is expected of these men during the next season. In basketball the freshmen have one of the best fives in years to represent a Papoose class. Some of the leading men of the high school teams that were here for the state tournament last year are enrolled in Mississippi College this year, and from them Coach Lee has suc- ceeded in molding a most creditable five. In all other lines of sports freshmen have been active. They have some good track men in their ranks. Prospects for a winning nine are bright. They have a number of mean racqueteers in the class. The 1930 class is indeed blessed athletically. 141 Sophomore Cross-Country Team Interclass Champs , 1926-27 Sophomore Football Team Interclass Champs, 1926-27 Sophomore Basketball Team Interclass Champs, 1926-27 144 OME of the hardest teams in the state and in the S. I. A. A. were met and defeated by the Choctaw cagers the past season. In fact, the season just ended was one of the very best that Mississippi College has ever had in her long history. Faced with the task of building a new team almost altogether because of the loss of five first-string men, Coach George Bohler, renowned authority on basketball, constructed one of the fastest passing and most accurate goal-shooting machines in the entire South. Nineteen games were played during the season. In these nineteen games the Tribesmen piled up a total of 67 6 points to 555 for their opponents. This is a record any team should be proud of. As champions of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association, the Chocs certainly played as champions. As proof of their power, they are this year undisputed champions of Mississippi by virtue of their having won over Millsaps and A. M. after the Aggies had tied a series with Ole Miss. Peeler in center was the mainspring of the Choctaw machine the entire season. Many a bril- liant play was begun by this lanky brave, and many a would-be brilliant play by the opposition came to naught mainly because of this Peeler’s efforts. Chain, Wilson and Nutt all played well at forward. Lee, Denton and Moore were the very capable guards of the machine, although Moore was used at forward a great deal tow’ard the waning of the season. A score of the past season’s games is as follows: Choctaws D’Lo “Y” 27 Choctaws 4 i ; Centenary 25 Choctaws Centenary 19 Choctaws 21 ; A. M 27 Choctaws Louisiana College 34 Choctaws 20 5 Louisiana College 36 Choctaws 27 ; L. P. 1 29 Choctaws 33 J L. P. I . . 41 Choctaws Centenary 21 Choctaws 37 1 Centenary 23 Choctaws Millsaps 30 Choctaws 44; L. P. 1 24 Choctaws 36; L. P. 1 34 Choctaws 44; A. M 29 Choctaws A. M 32 Choctaws Millsaps 27 Choctaws Millsaps 27 Choctaws � J ac kson Y 34 Choctaws 3 � Millsaps 36 ns Moore, Captain , Guard Captain Moore, veteran of three seasons and leader of this year’s five, is a player of considerable value, due to his versatility. Although a guard regularly, “Hot” could be moved to forward, where he would perforin in the same steady manner. Always there full of fight and pep, “Hot” made a good leader, and it is only deserving that the honor of leading a very successful five should fall on his shoulders. Moore is a senior and has performed his last time for the Gold and Blue. Peeler, Center A natural basketball player aptly describes Peeler. A thorn to the opposition on cither offense or defense, Joe was one of the mainstays of this season’s team. His ability to handle the ball was nothing short of marvelous, passing with great accuracy, looping the ball through the basket at frequent intervals for counters, and breaking up the opposing team’s passes with ease. We are glad to say that Joe has one more year with the Choctaws, he just being a junior this year. Burnham Lee, Guard Lee is a mighty good guard, but not only is he a guard — he also has a good eye for the basket. Lee is always there to get the ball off the board if the opposition got a shot, and he can be counted on to bring it out. Quick and fast, passing hard and ac- curately, dribbling with ease, he carries the ball over the court at will. “Sheriff” is only a junior, so we will have him one more year. 146 Chain, Forward This flaming “Red Top” and his ability to drop the ball through for counters, re- gardless of how closely he was guarded, proved the undoing of more than one opposing five in the season just passed. “Red” possesses all the qualities of a good forward- fast, accurate in passing and shooting, and plays a beautiful floor game. “Red” also classes as a junior and will have one more year to spend in a Choctaw uniform. Wilson, Forward Wilson proved to be a good mate for “Red” at the forward post, and he always accounted for his portion of the score. His floor work and dribbling were his out- standing qualities. Once he got the ball, he was hard to stop. “Scout,” unfortunately, is a senior and will not be back for another season. We lose a good man who has per- formed faithfully and well. Denton, Guard Although this was his first year on the squad, Denton proved his worth as a basket- ball player. He filled the post of standing guard very satisfactory, and was a hard man for any forward to score on. Keeping close watch on the play all the time, Denton aided greatly in keeping the opponents’ score low. “Zeus” is only a sophomore, and will have two more years on the squad. We predict a great basketball future for this fighting Choctaw. i47 Freshman Basketball The 1927 Freshman basketball five enjoyed a most successful season, emerging with a clean slate. Playing a stiff schedule with all the leading junior colleges and freshman fives of the state, they proved their worth. Some of the teams that felt the Papoose tomahawk were their traditional rivals, the Millsaps Minors; the Clarke College Panthers, the Hinds County Aggies, and the Poplarville Aggies. Some of these teams were unusually strong, and it was an honor to vanquish them. A few of the outstanding performers who are expected to be strong contenders for varsity berths next season are Branch, center; Herman, guard; Miller, forward; and Myers, forward. There were many other good men on the squad, but these seemed to overshadow the others a bit. 148 149 Captain Lee Captain Lee Few baseball players can equal “Sheriff” Lee in ability. A natural athlete, performing with credit in football, basketball and baseball, he will prove to be a most excellent captain for the 1927 nine. Lee plays the position of short- stop and he hits the old apple with a big wal- lop. He is one of the most outstanding college players in the South. Baseball Schedule for 1927 Time Team Place March 28, 29 L. P. I Clinton April 6, 7 University of Wisconsin Clinton April 13, 14 University of Iowa Clinton May 4, 5 L. P. I Ruston May 6, 7 Centenary . Shreveport Two games with Louisiana Southwestern pending. Dates for the four-game series with A. M. and Millsaps are to be arranged during the playing season. 150 Baseball, 1926 HE BASEBALL TEAM of the past season was under the efficient tutelage of Coach Edwin “Goat” Hale, former outstanding football and baseball star of Mississippi College, and enjoyed a very good season. Many of the South ' s best collegiate teams were engaged in combat, and in ten games the Choctaws emerged victorious, while they lost only seven. “Red” Sweeney was captain of the team last year, and never has a more de- serving man been captain of a Mississippi College team. Again, “Red” Holliday held down the receiver’s position on the team. On the mound, Sweeney, Kendall and Simmons were the Chocs’ best hopes. First base was capably held down by Cohen Jenkins, while the keystone bag was safely taken care of by “Pluck” Berry. “Sheriff” Lee handled things in a highly efficient manner on short, besides leading his team at bat with a percentage of well over .300. McCool and Dickerson divided time on the hot corner. In the outfield, Tommie Johnson and “Doc” Hall played left and centerfield respectively, while right field was played at various times by Gillentine, Dickerson, Chain and Laird. The season began with one game with L. P. I., and from then until the last batter facing “Red” Sweeney in the last Millsaps game, flied out to “Mama” Laird in right field, the Choctaws had their hands full. The first three games were played on the campus with the Choctaws taking a couple, defeating L. P. I. and Millsaps, but losing the third to University of Wisconsin after a hard fought battle. The Braves went to A. M. the next w r eek for two games, losing both of them on account of their inability to hit effectively. A. M. came to the local campus the following w T eek and again licked the Chocs twice. Chapman held the Indians to one hit in the first game and won, 4 to o. The Indian outfit went completely to pieces in the second tilt, making fifteen errors, and the Bulldogs went back home with another victory, this time 17 to 2. Howard College next met the wrath of the battle-scarred Chocs and were beaten in a game replete with errors. The Warriors then left on a six-game trip into the wilds of Louisiana, where they won four and lost two. They defeated Southwestern Institute and Louisiana College, but allowed L. P. I. to take two out of three from them. They then returned home and had little trouble in disposing of Millsaps in three straight tilts. “Red” Sweeney hurled himself to fame in his last collegiate game when he held Millsaps to four singles and fanned five batters to win 8 to o. Only two letter men are left as a nucleus for this year’s squad, but Coach Hale, with his splendid ability, should be able to mold a good team, irregardless of the great loss. Results of last year’s games: L. P. 1 4-4-8-1 ; Millsaps 6-1-6-0; University of Wisconsin 4; Mississippi A. M 4-10-4-17; Howard 3 ; Southwestern Louisiana Institute .... 0-2; Louisiana College 1 ; Mississippi College 14-3-4-15 Mississippi College 12-8-8-8 Mississippi College 3 Mississippi College 1 -5-0-2 Mississippi College 6 Mississippi College 15-11 Mississippi College 11 152 Cliburn Adams Cliburn Captain Cross Country “Deer Foot” Cliburn is one of the best long-distance racers in collegiate circles. To him goes the honor of the captaincy of a cham- pionship teams in succes- sion, as he has been cap- tain for the last two seasons. Adams Captain Track George Adams is a track man of more than usual ability. Last year he was one of the high point men in the S. I. A. A. meet. This year he expects to do better himself, and at the same time lead the Choc- taws to the championship. He is a dash man. Coach Sid Robinson Track has taken a new stimulus under Coach Robinson. Although he has been here only one year, he has succeeded in creating a great amount of interest in track and has done well with the material he has out. Coach Robinson is the holder of several records himself and he has the ability to coach others how to be successful in track. Track Talk RACK at Mississippi College has reached great heights within the past few years. With the gradual increasing interest in this branch of sport, Coach Robinson has been able to turn out some creditable teams. For the past two years the Choctaw cross-country team has won the S. I. A. A. cup offered in the annual road race at Birmingham. Next year the S. I. A. A. is going to have an independent cross-country meet of their own, and Mississippi College was honored by having the first meet of this kind to be awarded to it. Next November, when this meet occurs, the Choctaws expect to ring up their third consecutive championship. Another feat of the cross-country team this past year was the defeating of the A. M. Aggies in match here in the wigwam during the centennial celebration. The Aggies have always been strong, and it speaks well for the Indians to turn this trick. In track we are gradually improving all the time. This year we should win the S. I. A. A. meet. Last year we placed third, due principally to Ca ptain Adams, who was one of the high point men of the meet. With the material now in sight, the Choc- taws should produce a team that will prove a serious thorp to any team attempting to take this year’s meet. Several dual meets are now being dickered for — one with our ancient rivals, the Millsaps Majors, being already scheduled. Others will no doubt be added to the list before the year is out. There is little doubt but that track has come into its own in Mississippi College, and the Indians will be strong in this department in the future. 156 Tennis Sidelights Tennis is one of the most popular sports in Mississippi College among the students as a whole. A large portion of the students are regular players of the game, and last year, in keeping with the big interest manifested in it, tennis was elevated to the rank of a major sport. The racqueteers had a very successful season last year, winning the doubles in the state tournament. They also played several dual tilts with different colleges, winning most of them. This year a team will be sent to the S. I. A. A. tournament at Birming- ham, and we are expecting them to give a good account of themselves. The Choctaws have several men who are exceptionally good at wielding a racquet, and these men will ably represent Mississippi College on the clay court this season, even surpassing the rec- ord made by the squad of last year. i57 iNIAL CELEBRATION. NOVEMBER 1 IPLfl ( IKNTW S l PSET{ in T MMi HOW ■ crtainim-nl I W hrtr l� ay l i irinjf I -ail nf Sr out 1 t Klcvtn il mM imhani N � |{ rKiil.tr Program Kru- drnii But Hour l r«tlil- aW� Spent fi Mem her egaliy KI.MS O. TRAV li. K Kt.VU Harlan J. Circulation Maaagrr Aaaintair Circular; .1 Manwu Car! .Ut Muro � � S«ai!� !«n riiKKsm HITS FOR •ATIOS n IB CHOCTAW CHATTER fli ii ni M iTiif n-nrff t Ci -T-nii - - r r- r — , — ■ — — rt ... ... - KiliUir iKORtiK 0. OSBORN ' . Anri. aid On Thrir Ilium- l.ouiM.itia I .. Hr I imI i H iext Work m FOOTIIAl.lKRsl nit; 1 1 in J IIKIil I FOM ■ Hard Flrffl l of l tW Si |li.� d e t Fall- A k M. hair Yet I nnamed THE COLLEGIAN STAFF 163 MOORE BARNES CLIBURN SSI SSlp p COLLEGE m?ilwain -chairman THORNTON- SECRETARY HONOR COUNCIL BLAINE HOLLOW ELL FLOWERS LEE STUDENT HONOR COUNCIL 164 Moore Horton Cliburn Student Body Officers C. C. Moore President B. G. Horton Vice-President L. E. Cliburn Secretary-Treasurer Executive Council Lloyd Moore C. C. Moore Joseph Flowers R. F. Smart George Thornton Fred Hollowell L. E. Cliburn B. Lee 165 Mackey Director Band Officers J. E. Thornton President A. B. Hill Secretary and Treasurer J. F. Thames Publicity C. H. Leggett J. Simpson L. E. Green J. T. May G. P. Bean F. S. Cole L. M. Gregory M. Earmheart S. S. Doty Band H. R. Carter A. B. Hill T. B. Oliver C. Simpson J. E. Thornton J. P. Taylor H. H. McClanahan F. L. McMillin C. M. Richardson C. W. Carlson J. F. Sarphie F. Newsom H. R. Denham C. K. Castleberry V. C. 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Blackwell 168 ■ 1927 TRIBESMAN MISSING LINKS THE QUARTET GLEE CHORUS 169 tfissCARR K.T A i s Sponsor Annive sA iXn Hi tO Atoe H Ah il tot - Anni Vex 5A n ISQYhss ms-SvoNSop srO k Osborn- Trii d Oi ato Kiss Osboi t 5po sor- TRI D ORATOH K- owAtm- Sfcoot C Aro MissMeAdoj SPONSOR SecondO tq HAy- Herald £ .T AVis-HA shAlx. .Schofield- BAwe BeA bj . 170 J. T. Wallace . . . Kearney Travis Debating Council H. E. Worley W. L. Compere Leland Martin . . Chairman Secretary Fall Orators Lee McGowan W. L. Compere llermenian P iilomathean 172 Debating Team Ed Thornton Dave Taylor L. L. May Leland Martin J. K. Travis T. G. Jacobs H. J. Murphy J. G. Cooke George Thornton H. G. Street W. E. Hamilton H. E. Worley i73 CHEER LEADERS Pryor Hughey Thornton uniaiiiiiiiiiiiuiimuiimii.! BLACKWELL WILLIAMSON CLIBURN .CARPET T E TRUITT W.A . BELL - PRESIDENT THAMES MS ALPHIN THORNTON! ENOCHS MRS . 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Jones Secretary 191 ANNOUNCEMENT For over one hundred years Mississippi College has stood for the mak- ing and education of real men. Men with high ideals of Christianity — men of honesty — men who live above the crowd, in public duty and private think- ing. Men who hold the name of Mississippi College aloft in the South and throughout the Nation. Mississippi College is justly proud of her sons in every walk of life. I he men of Mississippi College are a blessing to all with whom they come in contact. Each new day finds Mississippi College men coming to the front in every line of endeavor which is for the bettering of society. That this spirit may always dominate those who follow in the paths where the alumni have trod is the earnest wish and prayer of the college. To the present students and those to come the alumni remind us that the standard of Mississippi College must be unstained and true to the tra- ditions of this grand old institution. 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