Abilene Christian College - Prickly Pear Yearbook (Abilene, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 236 of the 1928 volume:

PRICKLY PEAR %: 92s PRICKLY PEAR V0L J3 'Published, by TKe SENIOPvCLASS ABILENE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE ABILENE TEXAS o a man whose whole being is a- living manifestation of good sportsmanship and clean livmg-whose young life and energies are being spent in the development of fair play and strong manhood ...to Coach A.B. Morris ...we dedicate...... the 1928 Prickly Pear. FO fVE WOfVD An annual worthy of A.C.C.has been our aim, and we hope we have not fallen short in that re- spect. Although our efforts may have been invain.we trust that in the years to come this tank will give the students a few moments of happiness, when they turn to its pages seeking forgetful- ness from the drudgery of the day. CO NTE NTS THE SCHOOL CLASSES ATHLETICS ORGANIZATIONS FUN AND ADS IN MEMORJAM GEORGE EDWARD ARJ.FDGF. THE SCHOOL DINING HALL ADMINISTRATION BUILDING ZELLNER HALL SHADY DELL I HUGHES PARK Administration Nigger never went to free school. Nor any odder college. An’ all de white folks wonder where Dat nigger got his knowledge. The choice of Brother Baxter to direct the destiny of Abilene Christian College the office of president the school has grown been placed on a sound financial basis. A devoted Christian and an ardent worker President Baxter has meant much to the onward has been the main spring of A. C. Within the near future a new Abilene Christian College is to be built. The un- of trustees has made that step possible. No longer then will the campus be cramped up in the small plot of ground that it is now on, but it will be on a location where the brightest dreams of Brother Baxter and the board of trustees can be realized. Batsell Baxter, B. A., M. A. Patience, kindness, and an intense interest in the lives of young people are some of the attributes that describe Dean Cox. Four years ago a new president and a new dean were selected in A. C. C. although the former dean of the school was one of the best loved men ever to teach in the college, Broth- er Cox, soon gained a place in the hearts ol the whole student body that cannot be re- A teacner ol education, ana incidentally head of that department, Brother Cox has been an inspiration to the members of his classes. His vast experience in the edu- cational field has enabled him to give the best of instruction to those who intend to teach. Dean Cox has had no little part in the raising of educational standards in Abilene Christian College. He has been instrumental in seeing that the minimum requirements for work have been raised considerably in the last four years. He is continually striving to better the scholastic standing of the college. R. C. Bell, B. A., M. A. Mrs. Baxter, M. H. Carter, B. A., M. A. Preceptress Department of Bible The Bible Department in Abilene Christian College is the strongest in the school. Those who teach in the Bihle classes are exceedingly well prepared in their line of work. Most of them are engaged in active preaching and have had a large amount of study in their field. The very fact that the Bible is emphasized more than any other subject in the curriculum lends excellent opportunity for those who wish to develop themselves spiritually. More courses are offered in Bible than in any other one subject. All of the instructors in that subject are scholars and have had wide experience in teaching the word. M. V. Showalter, B. A., M. A. Training School The Training School is one of the best of its kind to be found. The students are taken from the first through the seventh grade. A corps of teachers experienced in handling children conduct the classes of the training school. Students of the college doing advanced work in education are permitted to make experiments on the children of the training vision of the teachers in elementary depart- ment of A. C. C. are permitted to do work with the children. Miss Rambo, assisted by the others in the training school has been very successful in her efforts. Now A. C. C. has a system of education that will permit a youngster !o enter the elementary grades and continue his learning in the school until he has received a B. A. degree. The students of the school now number somewhere in the vicinity of a hundred. Essie Rambo, B. A. Miss Bishop who attended Vanderbilt Uni versity last year is now head of the History Department in A. C. C. W. E. Brown, per- manent head of that department, is now in Johns Hopkins U. working on his doctor’s degree. J. S. Gibson is in charge of all work in the Geography Department. He will be on leave of absence next year. His courses in that field are among the best that can be had. Brother Carter, head of the Sociology De- partment, lacks but little work on his Ph. D. His courses deal mostly with the problems the human race is confronted with in every day life. G. A. Scruggs took his degree from A. C. C. last year and has been teaching history in the Academy'. His major was in Geography. Nell Chism, B. A. J. Eddie Weems, B. A. M. A. Department of English work exceptionally thorough this year. Miss Chism, a graduate of A. C. C., is English instructor in the Academy. She has Brother Bell and Brewer have charge of the advanced English courses that are offered. Both are above the average in the interpre- tation and appreciation of literature. The majority of majors have been in this department the last few years. Charles R. Brewer, B. A., M. A. Department of Education Miss Hutchison has been teaching classes valuable to grade teachers. Dean Cox under whom most advance courses are taken has had years of study and The Education Department in A. C. C. is in that line. All have had much experience. W. H. Adams did graduate work in Leland Stanford last year. His contact with Cubber- ley and other leaders in the Education field have made him a valuable asset to the faculty. Myrtle Dunn, B. M. i L. Hausenfluch Department of Fine Arts The Fine Arts Department in A. C. C. is among the best to he found in the south. Miss Dunn, voice instructor, has developed some of the best Glee and Choral clubs in the stale. Last year the Glee Club, under her direction, won first prize at the West Texas Chamber of Commerce Convention at Wichita Falls. She studies under Herbert Witherspoon of Chicago each summer. Miss Mitchell is one of the most talented members of the faculty. In charge of the Speech Arts Department she has developed ing work has been in dramatics. Last year in the Little Theater Tournament held at Dallas. Miss Malone is head of the Fine Arts De- exceptional pianist and teaches the technique of playing very efficiently. The Art Department is under the direction of Miss Hausenfluch. Her work has been very helpful during the year and she deserves any commendation that may be given her. The Department of Foreign Language is directed by one of the best language teachers in the state. H. L. Schug, head of the de- partment, has shown that he is far above the average in teaching either German, French or Spanish. He studied in the University of doctor’s degree. He speaks Spanish fluently. M. V. Showalter has charge of all Latin thorough in his work and is continually Margaret English is Latin instructor in the Academy. She has taught that subject for the last two years in the secondary grades. The Spanish Department in the Academy is ably handled by Vera Justice, who receives her B. A. degree in June. Department of Physical Education Abilene Christian College has an efficient physical education department. Splendid and the catalogue requires every one, unless he is physically disabled, to participate in some form of physical culture. Coach Weems has had charge of the track team, while Coach Scruggs has assisted in baseball and football and has taken charge of the tennis team this year. Both have done much to develop clean manhood and sports- manship among the boys. Miss Bishop has charge of all physical education for the girls. She conducts daily classes that give the young ladies of the school ample opportunity to exercise. All athletics are under the supervision of Coach Morris. As head coach in the school he has done much to bring the athletics up to the plane it now holds. His influence among the boys has done much to build higher and nobler ideals for them. A. B. Morris Head Coach Correspondence Department now on leave of absence doing graduate work in Iowa University, the Correspondence De- partment has grown from an obscure organi- zation to the third largest in the state. S. in the number of students enrolled. W. H. Adams has taken over the reins of the department during the year and has made a success of the work. He has increased the number of courses offered and has watched the enrollment continue to grow. With the assistance of Lolabel Bradford office staff. Brother Baxter acts as advisory head of the Correspondence Department. Lawrence Smith. Bursar Maurine Stewart Dean Walling charge of all th overseer lis department, ced the college Clara Bishop Registrar and Bursar all students as to their transcripts and grades, The above group has managed the office affairs in a systematic way. Lawrence Smith has had charge of the books and has assumed most of the duties of the I bursar with Mrs. All bills are paid through efficient work has pi omd financial basis. Board of Trustees C. B. Wade, Abilene J. W. Watson, Colorado W. A. Wakefield, Corpus 1 G. C. Helvey, Abilene G. W. Birch field. Fort Wo W. H. Arnold, Winters Judge W. B. Lewis, Dallas C. T. Hutchinson, Abilene R. H. McKay. Ferris John E. McKenzie, Abilene Judge R. 0. Kenley, Wich R. L. Cooner, Gorman A. N. Wheeler, Windom B. W. Logan, Rhome T D. Pepper, Sweetwater W. B. Lee, Spur E. L. Crawford, Abilene Seniors Oh, I ain’t got time to tarry. An I ain’t got lime to tarry, boys For 1’se guiine auiay. IV A MAE HARMS A bilem: VERA JUSTICE Merkel C. I. A. ’22. Stephen F. A us “W” Club. R. S. R. Club. FRIEDA WILLIAMS GERTRUDE NOBLES Abilene Lucky '“13”. LILLIE RUTHERFORD Thorp Springs Major - History G. K. WALLACE President of A Club ’28. FRANCIS LARRAMORE Triple T. W” Club. CULLEN WILLIS MILLARD HUMPHREY OMA CURE FRANK COALSON ESTHER LOVING Amarillo Panhandle Club. CLAUDE LOCKE CECILE OVERTON Club. RAY DILL Cisco NAOMA ELKINS Juniors Bile dem cabbage down. Stop dot foolin’, leetle nigger gal. An’ bile dem cabbage down! EMMETT BRYAN Abilene JULIA ALLEN Stephens, Arkansas MINNIE LEE WLMBISH Milford LEE SMITH Lometa ALVIN MITCHELL ALETA HUNTER LOLA WRAY WILLIS GREEN Abilene J. R. KENNAMER MATTIE LOU BOYD As we review the accomplish- ments of the Junior class, we have bers. For three years now, you have been working and playing together. Many pleasures and re- sponsibilties have been yours to enjoy. But the best is yet to come—the last year together. fullest, the happiest, and the sweetest you have ever enjoyed. It is here—then it is gone, all too soon; resolve now to make it the greatest of all. Walter H. Adams. Sophomores I went to my sweetheart’s house, I never was thar bejor’. They sot me in the corner as still as a mouse. An I ain’t gwine thar no mo’. An’ I ain’t gwine thar no mo’, my love. An’ 1 ain’t gwine thar no mo’. ALD [ARY ANN McGRADY MARGIE GRIGGS LEE BLACKWOOD LOUISE DAUGHERTY JUANITA TRAVIS VERNE DUCKWORTH EVELYN CAMPBELL ROY STONE BESSIE SPAIN OPAL ANDERSON MILDRED SELLERS CECIL VAUGHAN FLETCHER SRYGLEY SYBIL SMITH EVELYN HOAG LAROLD WARD DEAN WALLING ANNA LEE BANOWSKY MILDRED WATTS LEROY BAKER risMkk Sr L f : rr For the past two years it has been the custom of the Prickly Pear to stage a picture contest be- tween the classes. The one that had the largest percentage of its members to get their pictures made was given a holiday. This year that distinction was won by Working with vigor and en- thusiasm the Sophs gave the annual staff the best of support in the contest. Over ninety per- cent of the members of that class were photographed. It won over the Juniors by a close margin. Realizing that only through the student body a good year book can be published, and that the more pictures of students in it the better the book, the editor of the Prickly Pear takes this oppor- tunity for thanking the Sophomore class for the excellent support it In September, 1926, the best Freshman class that Abilene ever had was enrolled in Abilene Christian College. The members of this distinguished class came from the best high schools of America, ranging from Detroit, Michigan, to San Antonio, Texas. These Freshmen unmistakably showed their sagacity when more than half of them unanimously elected me for class sponsor. I have had the honor of leading this class for two years. ministers, teachers, doctors, and journalists in your class. Be sure to persevere; do not disappoint J. Eddie Weems. Freshmen If I had a scolding wife I’d Whoop ’er sho’s you born. Hitch her to a double plow And make her plow my corn. FRED McCLUNG MILDRED CARRUTH D. H MOYERS ROBERTA WARREN TED BURROW VON.NIE LEE BRUMMETT FRANK KRANER Troy OPAL DAWKINS J. M. BAKER MARGARET SHOWALTER ORVILLE HAMILTON Rochester ORA GRIMSLEY WAYLES MITCHELL Waxahachif. MYRTLE SMITH Lometa ERNEST WRIGHT Haskell COLBERT GRAY OPAL KENNEDY IRENE BECKNER Saint Jo HUGH LEMMON Ennis BLANCHE BECKNER Saint Jo DAWSON BROWN Rochester CLEO NIXON LANIER FORGASON R. M. LEACH ANNA BELL ARMSTRONG JOHN BURKHART Lamesa MARGARET SANDS WALTER MORGAN Ft. Worth ARTINA LONG LORRAINE FREE ELIA LAMBERT BENNIE McCOOK BILL WALLACE LOU EVANS LUCILLE ADRIAN Went F.jA ANN ARNOLD RUSH GEORGE JOYCE COOPER Kirkland EDGAR FURR OPAL YOAKUM HUGH JENNINGS MARJORIE SNIVELY LELA MAUDE HIX OVIE BRUMMETT ALIN HUGHEY GRACE MOORE VICTOR DRLNKHARD MELBA RUTHERFORD Lexincton LE CRAIG MARTHA RICE Dallas VIRGIL McKENZIE OTHA DAN CARTER ESTELLE WILSON Ralls ALFRED WELLS CHRISTINE BURKE HULAND DUNCAN Brady OPAL SLOAN Roscoe ARCHIE JACKSON Tuscola EVELYN HARVEY HARRIS LATHAM ALMA MORGAN CECIL DENSON Big Spring A. G. HOBBS ELIZABETH REAGAN As Freshman students you have associated for only a short time, that have been yours to enjoy for this one brief school year should be only an example of what is to make the remaining three years your life. The best is the last and the last comes too soon. But it is yours and you should make it the most cherished of all. Yetta Mitchell. When you go to wash his skin? Mommy's little boy. Mommy’s little boy. Who fuss an cry an holler When you take him out de tub. Cause he want to get back in? Mommy's little boy. Qjzdifor Oprimiif - TinlTrfamous Author Ko-Jo-Kai Knucks Down Ei tu ykone ? Didn't it Rain? ¥h] icwy Invasion Oriqinators (Scandal BrozomMod unlimited CLASS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT The class basketball games for the year of ’28 were the fastest and best that have The freshmen won the tournament, but were disqualified for disobeying the tournament rules. No championship was awarded. The entries in the race varied from tall teams to short teams. The seniors probably had the tallest array of material of any class. Treat, Norman, Locke, Davis, and Fox all reached the six foot marker or more. On the average the Academy was Best individual players in the tournament were: Clynch, Leeper, Treat, Nor- man, Jackson, Fullbright, Boley and Black. FIRST NEW HOUSE IN ABILENE HEIGHTS ADDITION J. C. Reese, vice-president of the board of trustees has the distinction of being the first builder on the new A. C. C. addition. He is construct’ng a modern resi- dence and will move along with the college. NEW ASSISTANT COACH The services of Coach G. A. Scruggs will be lost to the college when school opens next fall. In his place will be a new assistant coach, Dalton Hill. A three letterman, Dalton is particularly well qualified for his job. Since he has been under the training of coach Morris he will fit into his methods rapidly and the two DISCIPLINE! DISCIPLINE! Rather amusing to the onlooker but serious to the culprit is the situation when the discipline committee goes into consultation. An occasion of that kind presented itself to the students once or twice during the year. Seemingly when the spring of the young college boys and girls dwell dreamily upon a little done. Hence, the faculty was forced to go on the war path dur- ing the early part of the term. Nothing serious resulted but brought to the ones visiting the the faculty members. FACULTY OUTRUN SENIORS APRIL FOOL DAY The April fool day game started off with a bang. Home-run Schug broke a hat in the first quarter of play. Of course he had a good alibi, but the real truth of the matter was that he brushed the air so hard as he tr'ed to smite the oie’ pill that the thing just busted and went into a hundred smithering toothpicks. The seniors put up a gallant fight for the first sixteen hours and five seconds of the game, but the longevity of the faculty soon gained the upper hand. Hill whiffed ten or twenty-five and let them down with seven hits, but the superior pe la- gog machine bolstered by the phantom track wonders on their ro ter left the seniors in the rear picking dandelions. Score: Game called in seventh—twilight falls. BROTHER BAXTER’S JOKE For the benefit of those who have had the distinct:on of attending chapel in Abilene Christian College for the past four years the Prickly Pear intends to make a lasting preservation of Brother Baxter’s daily joke. “Now there was once a little boy that didn’t have good sense,”—but let’s let the staff artist, Mr. Bryan, illustrate this last point. Concrete examples, according to the modern theories of education, help to preserve the last’ng impressions much better than mere words. As a whole the student body of Abilene Christian College has been the best in the school history. Harmony in all activities seem to have prevailed. We have had a big year. Our athletes have won the majority of their games, the debaters have in most instances brought back the bacon from nearly every one of their contests. will be moved to a new campus next year, where the rapid growth that it is now experiencing will to the Optimist, I suppose. Of course every one knows what kind of fellows they are anyway with- out telling any more scandal on them. Red Nelson has often felt and like a frisky young lambkin Pear office for a little contest. The results—Editor of the Opti- mist retreats from the midst of the annual office hastily seeking the cover of his illustrious scandal SPECIAL TO SWEETWATER The Wildcats and the Sam Houston Bear-Kats tangled horns at Sweetwater during the Nolan County fair. A special train was sent by the college for the A parade led by the Wildcat band was formed as the train stopped in Sweet- water, and that afternoon a fitting climax was added to the day when the Morrismen left the Teachers on the end of a thirteen to nothing score. SPECIAL TO BROWNWOOD Return compliments were paid the Daniel Baker students. A special train was chartered for the annual turkey day football game between that school and A. C. C. Over three hundred students made the trip. The pep-squad and the band led a parade through the Brownwood streets and gave an exhibition of West Texas pep to those people. The game started at three A perfect day was ended by the Abilene delegation, when the Felines fought an up-hill fight to win six to three. It was the last game for Hill, Powell, Colley, Damron, Adams and Richards. TO THE OWL, OUR COMPLIMENTS Probably some of the students have read the column in the Optimist called Hoots of the Owl. Of course it sounds something like the radio bed-time stories in that its simplicity is wonderful. A three year old baby could understand the august sayings of the Hooter. In a three-year old writing his first composition in the first grade. to every one; but we feel that the Owl has done such splendid and faithful work that he should have just a little bit of encouragement. “FORTY-MINUTE WAKE” Honest Citizens, do you really believe that a fellow could make forty-five miles in a run down Ford with the brakes on over a wet and muddy road in forty min- utes? A. C. C. boasts a student who has such an accomplishment to his credit. This story is true, because W. A. Wakefield, Jr., told us in per- flight during his sojourn in Thorp Springs. Should you desire any further information on this record run made by this young student of the Academy you may see him in per- LIBRARY ABILENF CHRISTIAN COLLEGE ABILENE. TEXAS Just a few more days and the senior rlass of '28 will he a thing of the past. Final examinations, commencement and then home will be the program. Some will probably never see each other again. Only the tender memories of former campus scenes and activities will replace that longing to return. BAN PLACED ON KNICKERS For a while it was thought that the knickers the boys have been wearing were here to stay. However the cause was dealt a severe blow the other day. The time was just before the orchestra’s last trip and the place was in the Geography room. Director Gibson took an absolute stand on the question of boy’s donning the so-called knickers. He even became so bold as to forbid the wearing of that type of dress on the spring tour made by his musicians in April. The boys have not decided what course to take since the drastic step by director Gibson has been made known to the public. Some debate is being raised over the question of returning to the Mayflower styles along with the orchestra leader or becoming social outcasts and continue in their former courses. At any rate there is one more course to follow. That is to chip in and buy Pro- fessor Gibson the latest out in sport knickers so that he may use them instead of the conventional white trousers and blue coat in directing his group of musicians. SPRING FOOTBALL TRAINING Thirty-five candidates for the varsity answered Coach Morris’ first call for spring football train- ing. A good looking bunch of those gridiron aspirants. Coach Morris trained the fel- ball for the first two or three weeks, but regular scrimmages were held during the latter part showed up unusually well in the pearances the regulars of the ’28 fall in order to hold their places. Most of the flashier material was of backfield caliber. Some of the fellows showed a good brand of broken field running and SIDELIGHT ON TRACK TEAM The Wildcat cinder artists have made the best showing in years this spring. Coach Weems has a collection of runners that have shown their heels to all college competition in Texas outside of the Southwestern Conference. In the fat stock show meet at Fort Worth they placed fourth with twelve points. Although the annual T. I. A. A. track and field meet at Denton had not been held at the time of this write-up the Wildcat machine is doped as the strongest in the conference. They will in all probability take first or second place. BONFIRE—MATADORS A gala day in the annals of history for A. C. C. was the past November the eleventh. A huge bonfire welcomed the visiting Texas Tech Matadors from Lubbock the night before the game. It was a signal for the glorious victory that was to be won the next day. A parade was staged the morning of Armistice Day with all three of the Abilene Colleges participating in it. That afternoon the Morrismen proceeded to the fair park and administered a sound drubbing to the proud plainsmen. WHAT NOW? The occasional wail of anguish coming from the voice room momentarily affects the contents of this column. The heroic senses of the writer have been appealed to .and the foremost thought in his mind is to run into the voice studio and help the young lady in trouble out of her plight. Investigation ensues—Alas, it is only Eliza- beth Paul taking her Saturday afternoon vocal exercises. LITTLE THEATER TOUR- NAMENT “The Valiant” was A. C. C.’s entry in the Little Theater Tour- nament held at Dallas in April. Reports as to results were that our finals. That was a disappoint- ment for all the students; but then fourth best isn’t bad when one remembers that A. C. C. does not have as great a number of stu- FAMILIAR QUOTATIONS “And remember that absolutely no credit on any of your work will be given you until you have paid your bills. If you have not “We will, therefore, give the seniors just a little longer to prac- tice up for this game.” First Row: Mitchell, Southern, Powell. Second Roiv: Bryan, Hill, McCollum. Outstanding Men Standlee Mitchell: Dramatics, yell leader and senior class Paul Southern: Glee club, associate editor of the Optimist, religious activities. Theo Powell: Dramatics and athletics. Four letters and for two years all conference selection for basketball and football. Bryan : Quartet, glee club, editor elect of ’29 Prickly Pear. Hill: Athletics and assistant coach for ’29. Four letter man. Acton McCollum: Forensic manager and student assistant. First Row: Nelson, Stone, Tiner. Second Row: Smith, Norton, Treat. Outstanding Men Lloyd Nelson: Debating, religious and editor of the Optimist. Roy Stone: Debating and all-round student. Hugh Tiner: Religious and assistant manager of the Optimist. Lawrence Smith: Bursar, glee club, religious, and manager elect for ’29 annual. Ted Norton: Scholarship society and mission work. Willie Treat: President students’ association, glee club and student assistant. JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET The annual junior-senior banquet was held in the banquet room of the new Hilton hotel. Unlike the feast of last year no eggs were present during the program. Lawrence Smith, Maxine Whitmore, Mrs. Walter Adams, Lloyd Nelson, the quartet and Dean Cox, appeared on the program. DEBATERS The debating teams of A. C. C. had a successful season, winning the majority of the contests. The combinat’on of Stone and Nelson won the most debates for the boys. However, Clay, O’Dowd, Baker and Moody did some excellent work in their Another feature of debating was the girls’ team, the first of its kind in this school. Although they were not winners in their debates they should have a strong team next year. Laverne Dennis and Evelyn Arceneaux did the arguing for the ladies. GLEE CLUB PROGRAM Two programs by the glee club were given during the year in towns outside of Abilene. A good audience greeted the boys in Colorado City, and Lubbock also seemed very appreciative of their efforts. The Chamber of Commerce contest was not entered this year by Miss Dunn’s organization because of the lateness of the RAVAGES OF THE MUMPS Last year it was thought that the mumps had departed from the campus forever. However, several of the boys persisted in taking them. G. W. White, Pete Ted ley and D. H. Moyers fell victims to the “swell” disease. SENIOR QUARTET organizations of the college came ented presence. The senior quar- tet, of which all are proud, was brought together during the year. The work of the senior boys male quartet was outstanding. Daily programs at night were broadcasted to the inmates of the of the audience was splendid. Gen- and water met the efforts of the future have been formulated, elected business manager. Favorites Marsa bought a yaller gal. And the hayr on her head was wrop so tight Dat de sun shown in her mouth. OMA CURE Prickly Pear Queen WILMA CURTIS MARGARET SHOWALTER NETTIE LEE MEEKER GERTRUDE DIXON NETTIE MAE BACON Assistant Athletic Coaches G. A. Scruggs J. Eddie Weems staff of A. C. C. for the past four years. He has been a valuable man to Morris and has baseball. Next year the school will lose the services of Scruggs and Dalton Hill has been Coach Scruggs has devoted most of his time this spring to tennis. The A. C. C. net team teams of the T. I. A. A. plenty of stiff com- petition. J. Eddie Weems came to Abilene Christian College three years ago as track coach. His efforts to develop a strong cinder team reached a climax this spring. Although the annual T. I. A. A. meet has not been held at the time of this writing the Wildcats had shown their heels to every team in the con- ference that they were pitted against. T. C. U., Simmons, McMurry, Sam Houston Show meet bowed before the swift running ful group of runners that has ever before represented any Abilene school. He has sue- Football De mon was mighty fat; hit so hard I knocked him To an old cocked hat. WILDCAT FOOTBALL SQUAD OF ’27 History was made, records shattered, and noses broken during the football season of ’27-’28. Conceded to be the strongest team, by far, in the T. I. A. A., A. C. C. lost only one game, and tied one other throughout the year. In the game that was lost, the Wildcats made more yardage and more first downs than their opponents, but the score was 7 too much for them. Although Powell, Hill, Damron, Coleman, Richards, Adams and Colley will not repott for practice next September, A. C. C. is sure to have a real team for a number of reasons. The first is Coach Morris, the second is that about 15 letter men will return, and the third is the “Spirit of the Wildcats.” Rogers Stops An Off Tackle Thrust From Denton Forward Wall Capt.-Elect Bullock Roy Bullock, of Ralls, Texas, is to captain the team for ’28-’29. Bullock i under its arm. And not only did the oppos- ing team learn, after bitter experience, not to run or try to run, any plays on his side of the line; but they also learned it was about and itching to throw the ball-toter for about a ten yard loss. Probably where he got the nick-name Boo, was once in a football game he manhandled the boys so, that every time he would say “Boo”, they would move over and let him go his way in peace. Rogers, Captain of the ’27 squad, will be back in the fall of ’28 to add his mental, moral, and physical support to Captain Bullock in the 'llik. PLOWBOYS COULDN’T PLOW QUITE DEEP ENOUGH Going to Stephenville on September the twenty-fourth, the Wildcats arrived in town with the avowed intentions of cleaning the Plowboys’ plow. And further- Wildcats with the dirt thereof. But there seemed to be many a slip between one on one side and a half a dozen on the other, both sides having failed to kick goal. hies made. No new constellations appeared in the football heavens in this game; but the astronomers discovered some later. Rowland’s Fumble Proves Costly to Wildcats at Canyon Robinson, Half Rowland, Half Damron, Guard IT MUST HAVE BEEN THE LOBOE’S OFF NIGHT FOR HOWLING Five days after the Plowboy fray, which by chance was the twenty-ninth, the spectators gathered at the fair park stadium (the West Texas Fair being a side show of this event) to watch the Wildcats and Loboes battle to the death. The dis- pute was all over a pigskin filled with air, and each used this to try to beat the other one to death. But the Wildcats had learned a little trick of picking the ball up and hurling it through the air with almost uncanny aim, and this they did time after time to the sorrow of the Loboes. After an hour’s time the Loboes were carried off the field of combat, with twelve demerits marked against them, to none for the Wildcats. Rowland Steps Off Five Around End Behind Good Interference SAM HOUSTON GETS THE AIR, 12 TO 0 Going to Sweetwater on October the 7th to play the Sam Houston State Teachers College on neutral ground, the team hoarded a special train filled with about four hundred rooters. Playing on a slightly damp field, especially the part at the bottom of the hill, the Wildcats showed op to he excellent mud busters. But finding no mud in the air, they used this element freely to advance the ball. Up until the last quarter however they h'd no luck in so doing, but with about eight minutes to play, a pass was completed for a touchdown, being immediately followed by another, executed in the same manner. At the end of game, Wildcats—12; Sam Houston—0. Adams, Quarter Hendricks, End Thompson, Full It seems that five of the boys in a Ford car thought they were footballs, while enroute to the East Texas game to be played October 14, and tried a few spirals; but telephone wires and mud puddles offered some resistance, so they climbed into the other cars and went on to Commerce. After piling up a goodly margin on the Teachers, substitutes were run in, and they proved that they could hold their own. The entire game was played, almost, in enemy territory, but our boys didn’t mind that in the least. The net result was a twenty to nothing loss for the Teachers. Thompson Hits Line, But Is Stopp: Mass of Players Bullock, Tackle Sanders, Guard, Colley, End DOPE BUCKET IS UPSET; SO ARE EAGLES Supposed to meet the strongest team of the year, the Wildcats went to Denton and trounced the Eagles 33-0 on the day of October 21. It seems that our backfield and line were just too much for them. WILDCATS MEET ONLY DEFEAT OF SEASON Playing in a raging sandstorm the afternoon of October 28, the Wildcats lost to W. T. S. T. C. by a 13-6 score. Although the A. C. C. team made more first downs and more yardage than Canyon, and out played them in every respect, we lost, and this game cost us the T. I. A. A. championship. Robby Cuts Through Tackle For Six; Caught From Behind Brown, Tackle Trusseli., Guard On November 11 the Matadors waved the red cloak and found that there was no playfulness about that fightin’ half, the score stood 3-0, in favor of Tech. This seemed just a little bit, for in the first of the third quarter, they took the ball on their thirty-five yard line, and marched sixty-five yards down the field for a touchdown, front of the Wildcats, m. At the end of the irritate the Wildcats almost without interruption. They threatened I make another touchdown before the end of the game; but it ended, 6-3, in favor of A. C. C. Stars for A. C. C. were Powell, Roland, Adams, Robinson, Cheeves, Hendricks, Colley, Rogers, Damron, Coleman, Bullock, Hill and the remainder of the Wildcat squad. Perfect Interference Around Denton Richt Wing Clears Way For Twenty- Five Yard Run By Powell BILLY GOATS ARE BUTTS OF WILDCATS PRANKS of hamburgers and soda pop at Brownwood on Thanksgiving Day. Reason—A. C. C. vs. Daniel Baker. The Billy Goats undoubtedly had one of the strongest teams in As in the Tech game, the half ended 3-0 in favor of Daniel Baker, but this time And two more times, later in the game they were in the very shadow of Daniel Baker’s goal posts, but could not quite get under or over them. But the game ended 6-3, with everybody happy—except the Billy Goats. i.. Li Coleman, Guard Cottman, Guard Basketball Go to sleep, my little brother. Go to sleep. You shall have some cake And I will have some. Coach Morris Gives His First String a Few Practical Instructions In the second series of games played at home, with Southwestern Texas State Teach- ers College, the Wildcats emerged victorious. It seemed that Powell and Hill had their little combination working smoother than in the Daniel Baker games; and Coons was able to find the basket when he chose. Owens and Durham showed to be in top form in these games, and the outcome was never once in doubt from start to finish. Coach A. B. Morris Powell Practices On the Gratis Pitches TEXAS TECH Owens, Center Powell, Forward Hill, Guard Leaving here on Monday the 23rd of January, the Wildcats proceeded to Tech to meet the Matadors in a dual combat on the two nights following. The night of the 24th they were successful in their mission, defeating the Matadors 41 to 40; but on the following night they met a setback at the little end of a 34-32 score. WEST TEXAS STATE TEACHERS to be the strongest team in the T. I. A. A., which proved to be so. On the night of January 27, they went down to the tune of 34-29, and the next night, 42-29. The Second String Rests After Furious Scrimmage Practice TEXAS TECH After Tech had given Simmons two severe drubbings, they came to the Wildcat Gym with the avowed intentions of doing the same to the Morrismen. Although their intentions were good, their team was not quite up to them, and the nights of February 3 and 4, they took the short ends of 22-25 and 30-36 scores. Hill, Powell, Coons, Durham and Owens were just more Wildcats than they could handle at one ST. EDWARDS Again venturing into foreign fields, the Wildcats met the St. Edwards players on the night of February 16. The dope bucket was filled to the effect that the Wild- cats would win this game by an easy margin; and they did. At the firing of the gun, the scoreboard showed 48 points in the Wildcat’s favor, to 37 for the St. Eds. Coon Encounters A Little Opposition From The Enemy S. W. S. T. C. While journeying afar, the basket-men of A. C. C. took on two games with the by an easy margin, the score being 41-25 to be exact; but the second game was not so good, or rather, not so pleasing, as the Teachers came back the night of the 18th of February, with the major part of a 40-25 tally. DANIEL BAKER After sharpening their claws on the St. Eds and Southwest Teachers, those Wildcats came to Brownwood the 20 and 21 of February, and enjoyed a sumptous feast of goat meat and mutton. The first night they defeated the Goats by only two points, 31-33, but on the second night, they displayed their real ball-playing ability, and ran wild to the tune of 45-56. Hendricks, Center Fox, Center Jackson, Forward Hill Eludes Opposing Guard With Fast Work. STEPHEN F. AUSTIN As a grand finale to the Basket-ball season for ’28, the Wildcats met and slaught- ered the Stephen F. Austin Teachers in the Wildcat Gym, on the nights of the 5 and 6 of March. The score for the first night’s playing was 22-37, and for the second night, 21-44. In these two games, every man on the sidelines in uniform was run into the fray, and never were the rings threatened too many times by the Teachers. This year put the finishing touches to the career of Theo Powell, captain of the basketball team of ’28, and the best all ’round athlete A. C. C. has ever produced. Lettering four years in football; four in basketball; three in baseball; and two in track, lie has established an enviable and creditable record. It is to be hoped that A. C. C. will have many other The.. Powells” to enter her portals in the years to come, but it is hardly probable that such will come to pass. Durham, Guard Coons, Forward Colley, Guard ‘De chicken in my sack, De bloodhounds on my track. Going to make it to my shanty If I can ,!1 Triangular Meet, March 31 Simmons McMurry Simmons McMurry T. C. U. Captain Dyle Vaughn Quadrangular Meet, April 7 A. C. C........................ Sam Houston ................... Simmons ......................... McMurry ....................... WILDCAT TRACK SQUAD OF ’28 have had the most successful year in track in the history of the college. Placing fourth in the Exposition Meet held at Ft. Worth on March 12, and acquiring three Abilene in which they participated. Quadrangular Meet, April 14 Vaughn Breaks Tape on Mile Run in Seconds. His Closest Rival Dyle Vaughn, of Harrold, Texas, is the mile in the T. I. A. A. His elapsed time Vaughn clipped off the mile in the three city within eighty yards of him when he broke the tape. He also won the 880 yard run in the first two meets, and placed second in this event in the third meet. Vaughn is the captain of the ’27-’28 squad. Vaughn also took sec- ond place in the 880 yard run at the Exposi- tion meet, and was a member of the medley relay team sent to the Texas relays. EXPOSITION MEET The Wildcats in this, their first meet of the year, proved to be full of fighting mettle when they took fourth place in the face of the very stiffest competition. There were over thirty colleges and universities entered in this meet. Roy Stevens, with a leap of twenty-three feet, two and one-half inches set a new meet record. Bynum won fourth place in the high hurdles; Coalson fourth in the 440; Stevens fourth in the 220; Vaughn second in the 880; and the relay team, ; taken by a Wildcat was that c. c. Amassing a total of 85 points, taking eleven first places, tying for one other, one second and two thirds in the other three events, and a number of seconds and thirds in the events where first places were won, the Wildcats had no difficulty whatsoever in successfully losing all competition. Stevens was high point man of the meet with a total of 16 1-4 points to his credit and Clynch ran a close second with 14 1-4. COALSON AND CLYNCH FINISH FlRST AND SECOND AHEAD OF McMURRY and Simmons. SAM HOUSTON, SIMMONS, McMURRY, A. C. C. In the face of a biting north wind, Saturday the 7th of April, the Wildcats once again threw, hurdled, jumped and raced to another victory of the cinder path. Stev- in spite of this handicap. Coe, of Sam Houston, was high point man for the meet, with 12 1-2 points; Captain Vaughn was second with 10; and Stevens third with 9 1-4. Bynum ran the high hurdles in 15.8 seconds, and Norman soared over the cane at 11 feet 6 inches in the pole vault. In practically all the events, both track and field, the marks were not so good as those of the Saturday before, due no doubt to the inclement weather. In this meet we took only seven first places compared places taken to give first place to the Wildcats. Stevens, Dashes Powell, Dashes Vickery, Two Mile Caught in the Air. Bynum Finishes Fourth in Fast Heat. After the going to press of this book, two meets were participated in by the Weemsmen; one with Lubbock Tech, the other the T. I. A. A. at Denton. Fifteen men were taken to the T. I. A. A., a larger number than have ever gone before. Stevens, Powell, Coalson and Clynch formed the relay team, the nucleus around which a well balanced track team has been built. Vaughn, Livingston, Vickery, and Lewis are the distance men; Bynum and Hill the high hurdlers; Travis, Ewing and Brown specialize on weights and javelin; Norman in the pole vault, and Hill and Leach in the high jump; and the relay men also took care of the dashes, with Vickery and Bynum, A. C. C. has its principal point makers; but it is also the third and fourth places that go to win a meet, and due recognition should be given to the others that have worked just as hard for the old Purple and White as have those Bynum, Hurdles Coalson, Quarter Ewing, Javelin ORGANIZATIONS All day 1 works in de cotton an’ de corn. Wailin’ for Gabriel to blow his horn. So I won’t have to work any more. First Row: Southern, Bryant, Wimbish, McClung, Wiggins, Firr, Mitchell, Tiner, McGaughey. Second Row: E. Williams, Derrick,. Wallace, Norton, G. Wallace, Moody, White, Treat, Morcan. Third Row: Hobbs, Craig, Givens, Lieb, Huffstedler, O’Dowd, Dill, Smith, Hailey. EVANGELISTIC FORUM i is composed of boys studying for the ministry. Once rs meet to discuss some subject of importance that bears r of the faculty is F YOUNG MEN’S MEETINGS Every Monday nighty Young Men’s meeting is held. Three different groups ' tugh lhePnameTmplU thal the mLfings’are lh yoi“g menX young s of the college are encouraged to atttend them. 'usual interest has been shown in the programs given so far this year. Oppor- for spiritual growth are above the average in these Monday night assemblies, twelve or sixteen of the college boys assist in the services each I' i and Dean Cox have C LM Cox have had charge of the program making for the each member of the faculty submitted a list of subjects First Row: Daniel, Hall, Hailey, Bryant, Nichols. Second Row: Southern, Dunn, Atkinson, Adrian, Tisdale. Third Row: Adrian, Arceneaux, Smith, Chism, Kennamer. MISSION STUDY The Mission Study Class is composed of those persons who are deeply interested in the spread of the Gospel to those who are our neighbors and who are in foreign lands. The class is under the direction of Brother Schug, and much interesting and abroad. PRAYER MEETING Brother Brooks usually conducts the lesson, but he is also assisted by speakers on As much as possible students of the college are used on the prayer meeting programs. Thus they are given an opportunity to develop themselves spiritually and come into closer communion with God. Meetings At College Church Are Successful Brother Horace Busby, prominent evangelist of the Church, conducted the preaching services during the annual meeting held at the College Church of Christ in the fall of 1927. Because of the striking simplicity and forceful clearness in his presentation of the Gospel, more than a hundred persons were added to the Church through baptisms, reclamations, and letters from other congregations. This was the fifth year that Brother Busby has held a meeting at the College during the fall term, and each time he is better loved by the people and seems to preach more capably Brother S. H. Hall of Nashville, Tennessee, was the preacher for the spring meeting held the second week of April. The crowds were large as the people thronged to hear the simple lessons of the Bible as presented with such clearness by this strong speaker. Fine Arts Of all the songs I ever sung De raccoon hunts de greatest one. It always pleases old and young. An’ den dey cry encore. An’ den dey cry encore, An’ den I come again. First row: Nelson, Stone, Moody, Clay. Second row: Arceneaux, Dennis, Baker, O’Dowd. Debaters Roy Stone and Lloyd Nelson, star debaters of 1927, gained more laurels in .... 0% £ 1 a'% A ; ■ t VB. 'I'll i K Jit r tLh + .4 First row: Manly, Meeker, McDonald, Kelley, Collins, King, Blakeley. Second row: Dennis, Denson, Warren, Lawrence, Adams, Armour. Third row: Mary Bell McDonald, Davis, McKenzie, Warlick, Rawlins, Tabor, Chambers. Speech Arts Miss Yetta Mitchell, Instructor The number of students studying for the three terms in the Speech Arts by each member of the class, and much valuable information of practical benefit has been gained. and cuttings from plays which were memorized by all the Freshman students of the she might he better able to present her portion of any entertainment. The aim of Left to right: Stuart, Witt, Adrian, Harris. Female (Quartet Although no long trips have been made as by the Male Quartet, this, the many appreciative Abilene audiences, and each time it has been given a cordial reception. Miss Myrtle Dunn has directed the activities of both the me quartets, and much of the credit for the success of these groups is c Glee Club The Glee Club has advanced steadily until it is one of the premier musical organizations of West Texas. The Club has progressed actively under the capable instruction of Miss Myrtle Dunn who has also coached the Choral Club girls. IlSJISi nails'’ First Row: Stuart, Adrian, Adrian, Rogers, Qualls, Hampton, Rice, Wray. Second row: Wray, Birchett, Kendricks, Hix, Paul, Bishop, Leggett, Smith. Choral Club The Choral Club has been the means of t voices among the girls of Abilene Christian College, and that the public apprec: their talent u evidenced by the numerous requests for the appearance of the The last of May, an operetta “Carrie Comes to College ” will be presente, the members of both the Choral Club and the Glee Club. Miss Lois Manly Mr. Standlee Mitchell Dramatic Club Favorites In appreciation of the wonderful work which has been accomplished by them in dramatitcs this year and in the past, Lois Manly and Standlee Mitchell were again chosen as the favorites of the Dramatic Club this year. Miss Manly, a sophomore in the College and in the Speech Arts Department, has been outstanding in her work since she entered A. C. C. Her most successful work this year was the portrayal of the character of Juliet when the Dramatic Club presented “Romeo and Juliet.” Not only is Miss Manly well known in the Dra- matic Club, of which she has been secretary, but her charming ways and lovable disposition have won for her many friends. She is a member of several prominent clubs of the College. Mr. Mitchell, a graduate of the Speech Arts Department, and a Senior in the College, has only added another to the many honors he already holds or has held as president of the Dramatic Club, prominent actor in many plays presented in the College, hero of “Romeo and Juliet,” best male actor of the Little Theater Tournament in 1927, leading character of “The Valient” which was entered in the Little Theater tournament this year, assistant yell leader, track man, president of the Senior Class, and other positions which bespeak of the honor and esteem which his classmates hold for him. R. S. R. Club OFFICERS President................................Mrs. Overton Vice-President...........................Vera Justice Secretary.............................Trenlie Birchett The R. S. R. Club is composed of eight lively girls. As a new organization in A. C. C., its members soon did their part in school activities. Although it is now one of the youngest clubs in school it is not young in the pleasure and fun it has afforded its members. Next year it will be among the first to resume the college social activities. Back row: Franks, Tedford, I. Beckner, Lewis, Blackwood. Busby, Minnick, Coni-ey. Furr, Hampton, Jackson, Humphrey, T. Vaughn, Lem- mon, Wade, Fulbright, Leach. Front row: Jay, Long, Pace, B. Beckner, Smith, Gibson, director; Morgan, Robbins, L. Vaughn, Gilliland, Johnson. Orchestra The College Orchestra, with a membership of thirty-five, was organized soon after the opening of school, under the leadership of J. Sullivan Gibson. During the fall term, short trips were made to Ranger and Munday for concerts by the Orches- tra, Miss Mitchell and the College Male Quartet. The' first few days of December were spent on a tour, with programs being presented at Mineral Wells and Cleburne, and a radio program broadcasted from station WFAA in the Baker Hotel at Dallas. The Winter term season was begun by an engagement at Winters, which was succeeded by a program for the appearance in Abilene of “Seventh Heaven.” La- mesa, Tahoka, Lubbock, Ralls and Childress were included in the Winter term tour of West Texas towns. The Male Quartet and Miss Mitchell also made these trips. The Orchestra played for the entire acts of “Romeo and Juliet,” which was presented by the Dramatic Club the evenings of February 16, 17, 18. A concert was given at Stamford February 24. Representatives of the Orchestra have ap- peared this year before Abilene audiences at several prominent places, including the Abilene High School, McMurry College, and the Hilton hotel where selections were presented for chapel programs, meetings of the Parent-Teachers’ Association, The spring term tour included appearanqes at Ballinger, San Angelo, Gold- waithe, San Saba, Ozona and Comanche. Top row: Johnson, Gibson, director, Leach, Norman, Conley, Busby. Middle row: Smith, Wade, Morgan, Page, L. Vauchn, Minnick. Bottom row: Lemmon, Robbins, Blackwood, Hamilton, Jackson, Fulbrigiit. Band Beginning the year at the head of the parade on A. C. C. day at the West Texas Fair in Abilene, the Wildcat band tooled and marched with all the vigor and en- that day the band was a busy organization that played for football games, rode on special trains to Brownwood and Sweetwater, blew with plenty of pep at basketball games, and then inaugurated on a blustery, freezing day the sale of the business lots for the new A. C. C. campus. Trips were made by the band to Ballinger for the fair, and to Ranger during the celebration of the discovery of oil in that territory. Possibly the most sensational appearance of the year was made by the band- boys who donned the clothes of tramps and furnished amusement on the sidelines during the annual Faculty-Senior baseball game which was played April 3. v--- Clubs Stan’ by brother. First row: Treat, Hampton, Crabtree. Second row: Mitchell, McCollum, Hill. Student Association OFFICERS President.........................Willie Treat First row: Humphrey, Damron, Bryan, Southern. Second row: Chambers, Busby, Huff, Pace, Tiner. Third row: Crabtree, Nelson, Conley, Smith. Press Club OFFICERS President............................Millard Humphrey Vice-President.......................Charlie Damron Secretary......................................Lelia Page Beginning with seven members at the first of the school year, the Press Club has added to its roll the names of Smith, Southern, Crabtree, Leach, Chambers, Huff and Tiner. These recruits met the high standards for membership, which included sixty clock hours of actual labor on a school publication, as recorded in the Press Club constitution which was adopted in 1927, and having their applications approved, they were consequently voted into the Club. Extraordinary interest has been manifested in journalism this year, and many have enjoyed the special courses which have been offered in the journalistic department. The editors of all the class editions of the Optimist, except that published by the Academy, were edited by members of the Press Club. Max Leach edited the issue of the paper published by the Freshman Class, and also that which was compiled by the Journalism Class. Jack Crabtree piloted the Senior edition of the newspaper to a safe harbor. Lelia Page served as editor of the Junior Class edition, while Elden Busby headed the editors of the Sophomore edition. The following delegates were sent from the A. C. C. Press Club to the T. I. P. A. convention at Canyon the last of April: Millard Humphrey, Paul Southern, and Emmett Bryan. Prickly Pear Staff Here it is, the 1928 Prickly Pear—the book over which an efficient, hard-work- ing staff had hoped, planned, and labored to materialize their dreams of an attrac- tive year book which will really mean much to its owner. Editor Humphrey gives the credit for the art sections to those who are responsi- ble for its make-up, Emmett Bryan, editor- elect of the annual, James Chambers, and Elden Busby. Dalton Hill and Robert Fox have capably assisted Manager Damron in at- without which no book is ever a success. Humphrey and Damron Prepare Copy for Printer. Thelma Garrett, Aleen Cook, Ernestine Rice, and Lelia Page have worked on the editorial columns and have helped in pre- paring the club sections of the book. The theme of the negro folk songs has been developed in this annual in what is hoped is an accurate representation of the history of these characteristic songs of the Charlie Damron, Bus. Mgr. First row: Leach, Huff, Tiner, Williams. Second row: Crabtree, Southern, Page, Smith, Green. Optimist Staff Without a doubt, since Editor Nelson has piloted the Optimist, a decided im- provement has been noted. The editorial columns especially are much better. Dannie Conley, who served admirably well as Business Manager the first term, Lloyd Nelson, Editor At the close of last year, Robert Coffman was elected to fill his brother Burton’s position as editor-in-chief of the Optimist. However, as Robert decided that he had during the ’27-’28 session, the College newspaper lacked an editor. September 22, the Press Club met and selected Lloyd Nelson as head of the student paper. permitted Hugh Tiner, Assistant Manager, to . chase ads with unusually successful results. Paul Southern, as Associate Editor, with his helpful pen, lent many useful write- ups to the galleys. Jack Crabtree served faithfully and creditably as a versatile editor of the sports columns, and Lelia Page acted as Society and Assistant Assisting with the management of the business affairs were Ellis Williams as Assistant Manager, and Leslie Huff as Circulation Manager. Lawrence Smith, columnist, was the author of the intrigu- ing Hoots of the Owl. Max Leach proved invaluable as assistant on both the busi- ness and editorial sides of the paper. Faithful reporters were Martha Rice, Nell Chism, and Willis Green. ..rri |Lr' W'f fk s li. :k % First row: Nelson, Damron, Humphrey, Coalson. Second row: Wallace, Willis, Coons, Bynum, Derrick. Third row: Gibson, Nichols, Adams, Sikes. A Club OFFICERS First row: Archer, Lammey, Garrett, Powers, Adrian, Justice, Hampton, Etheridge. Second row: Franks, Overton, Kennamer, Page, Arledge, Grimsley, Chism. Third row: Birchett, Killingsworth, Larramore, Nobles, Rogers, Whitmore, Carney, Cook. Fourth row: Baxter, North, Nichols, Bass, Burford, Bell, Bradford. W Club OFFICERS President......................................Rita Adrian Secretary...............................Margaret Etheridge For the purpose of fostering higher standards of ideal womanhood in Abilene Christian College, the W Club was organized in 1920 by Sister Jesse P. Sewell. From a small nucleus the Club has grown to a membership of some thirty-five. Only those students who meet the requirements as laid down in the Club constitution are considered worthy of being a “W” woman. “W” sweaters of white wool with the letter “W” in red on the left side were ordered by Club members this year. A banquet was not given, but the money which heretofore has been spent for one was turned into the loan fund which is for the aid of students who are other- wise unable to attend A. C. C. The motto of the Club is found in the thirty-first chapter of Proverbs, “A Worthy Woman Who Can Find? For Her Price Is Far Above Rubies.” First row: North, Nelson, Treat, Norton, Chism. Second row: Cotman, Adrian, Birchett, Lammey, Hampton, Brai Third row: Larramore, Etheridge, Carney, Kennamer, Nobles. James A. Garfied Scholarship Society OFFICERS President.........................................Willie Treat Sub T-16 And who has not heard of the Yunkins men of the gallant Sub T-16 who gaily sail the briny deep to the tune of midnight meetings in the Optimist office, all-day picnics, elaborate banquets, and frequent visits to ports Zellner and Daisy? duty since its organization in 1923 by old Yunkins himself. And woe be unto the men only; and its members are representative of each of the phases of collegiate First row: Davis, Dial, Harvey, Curtis, McFadin. Second row: Dixon, Bourne, Wills, Leggett. G. A. T. A. OFFICERS President.............................Elizabeth McFadin Vice-President............................Wilma Curtis Secretary............................Evelyn Harvey Reporter.............................Elizabeth Dial Colors—Red and White. Girl’s Aid to Athletics! Yes, the purpose of this organization is to aid athletics of Abilene Christian College in whatever way it can. Aside from the regular meetings the club has parties, dinners, banquets, and hunts. During the term the G. A. T. A. hunt furnished the members and the honored guests with a day of enjoyment. The club entertained the Ko Jo Kais with a seated tea at the home of Miss Toline Russell during the winter term. The forty-two party given by the sponsors. Miss Malone, and the annual G. A. T. A. banquet at the Hilton Hotel were outstanding social events of the spring term. First row: Wray, Cure, Guest, Wray. Second row: Moore, Powers, Chipman, Grimsley, Grimsley. Third row: Powers, Kennedy, Cozart, Hampton. First row: Lois Manly, Garrett, Tolleson, Josephine Moyers, Roma Manly. Second row: Littlefield, Watson, Margaret Shoyvalter, Daugherty, Allen. Third row: Meeker, Arnold, Mildred Moyers, Helen Showalter, Cook. Ko Jo Kai OFFICERS President...............................Mildred Moyers Vice-President..........................Thelma Garrett Secretary..............................Josephine Moyers Colors—Pink and Green. Motto—Push, Pull or Get Out of the Way. Founded 1920 The Ko Jo Kai is a traditional social club composed of fifteen co-eds, whose purpose is to broaden their views' of life through happy association, and thereby to make life more worth the living. The club meetings and social affairs enjoyed throughout the year have been characterized by variety and cleverness. The most brilliant of these social events was the annual banquet given on April the twenty- first in the Red Room of the Hilton Hotel. ilii first row: Wolfe, McGrady, Crawford, Evelyn Dawkins, Caskey. Second row: Burrus, Griggs, Campbell, Page, Opal Dawkins. Third row: Blakeley, Hunter, Damron, Banowsky, Sands. T. T. T. OFFICERS President................................Evelyn Campbell Vice-President............................Margaret Sands Secretary...................................Opal Dawkins This Club consists of a group of enthusiastic girls who are ever anxious to perate with each other in promoting “gobs of good times.” The Triple T was anized in the fall of ’26, and its members included only freshman girls who lived in town. Some of the original members have dropped out, but others have taken r places and the purpose of the Club is still to create a better class spirit and a friendlier feeling among the students of A. C. C. Numerous social functions such as parties and picnics have been held during the year. I mu. fe. ti %, e i , t ll First row: Mrs. H. T. North, Beatrice Pierce, Mildred Watts, Elizabeth Paul. Second row: Jack Foster, Eunice Swope, Ernestine Rice, Marcaret Dunn, Mary Elizabeth Stegall. Third row: Mary Christian Boyd, Mittie Swope, Bonnie Ruth Wade, Maxine Whitmore. S. 0. s. OFFICERS President................................Beatrice Pierce Vice-President . . ... . . . Elizabeth Paul Secretary.................................Mildred Watts Reporter............................................Jack Foster Colors—Black and Red. Motto—Smile! 0! Smile! Founded 1927 S. 0. S. is not a call for help as the name might signify, but on the con- trary a group of lively and peppy co-eds whose sole purpose is to put a little more happiness and a class bond of friendship between the girls of Zellner Hall. The alone, but are known all over the campus for their happy dispositions. The year was full of parties, picnics, and banquets. The S. 0. S. is a new club, but it is here to stay. Illi! Second . Sanders, Crabtree, Locke, Rogers, Robinson, Bullock. Black, Moyers, Coleman, Hendricks, Hawkins, Mitchell. Post Mortem Standlee Mitci Roy Bullock C. B. Hendrick Claude Locke Price Sanders Jack Crabtree Chief Surgeon. Surgeon Grave Digger Undertaker . . Sexton Byron Rogers Ernest Hawkins Arthur Coleman D. H. Moyers Rudolph Black Huling Robinson Pall Bearer Embalmer Coffin-Maker . Dissector . . Coroner The Post Mortem was organized during the past year for the purpose of being a. social club. All its meetings have been conducted with the aim of having a whole- some good time, and at the same time its purpose has been to cement the friendship of the members for each other. Its purpose has also been to do whatever possible for the good of Abilene Christian College. First row. Crabtree, Brown', Shipman, Bowden, Taylor, Mitchell. Second row: Baker, Stewman, Gray, Forcason, Vaughn. Third row: Ward, McGrady, Latham, Yater, Callan, Treat. Kat Klub OFFICERS President............................Standlee Mitchell Vice-President...........................Jack Crabtree Secretary.................................Willie Treat This organization was founded in the fall of ’27. The membership consists of those boys who volunteered to become active and helpful in the work the squad wished to accomplish. The most outstanding work was done in the performance between halves in the Tech and Daniel Baker games. The Kat Klub made the last letter in the formation of “A. C. C.” First row: Cook, R. Manly, Arnold, E. Dawkins, Dixon, Tolleson, Curtis. Second row: Foster, Showalter, Banowsky, Loving, Campbell, M. Moyers. Third row: Bourne, 0. Sloan, Harris, Davis, Showalter, Guest, Allen. Kitten Klub OFFICERS President......................... . Aleen Cook Vice-President...............................Orbie Grimsley First row: Leggett, Parker, Grimsley, Moyers, Manly, Dial, Littlefield. Second row: Cure, Powers, Damron, Blakely, Parker, Bell. Third row: Hunter, Grimsley, Wallace, McFadden, Bradford, Arceneaux, (KITTEN KLUB CONTINUED) The organization was established with the idea in the minds of all that it would remain in the school from year to year. Its aim is to create loyalty in the student body and organize the enthusiasm so that it may be an aid in athletics. The Kitten Klub made its appearance first at the Fair Park on November 11. Between halves of the game with Texas Tech the letters “A. C. C.” were formed on the field. The middle letter was made by the forty member of the girls pep squad. The same performance was done at Brownwood on Thanksgiving Day when the Wildcats de- feated Daniel Baker in the annual Turkey Day grid contest. First row: Miss Mitchell, S. Mitchell, Manly, Whitmore, Conley, Wray, Vaughn, Bullock, McGrady. Second row: Wells, Dunn, J. Moyers, Birchett, D. H. Moyers, Locke, Carny, Bradford, Alexander. Third row: Dawkins, Blakeley, Mullican, Cooper, Morgan, Lawrence, Dam- ron, Wills, Hendricks. Dramatic Club OFFICERS liams, Scott, Tabor. (DRAMATIC CLUB CONTINUED) Hill, Powell, Coalson, Damron, Bullock, Bynum, Roland. : Sanders, Mitchell, Derrick, Hawkins, Davis, Robinson. Owens, Colley, Brown, Coleman, Coons, Moyers, Richards. Second Third r ‘C” Association OFFICERS President......................................Dalton Hill Vice-President................................Vidol Colley Secretary...................................Charlie Dawson The “C” Association was organized in the fall of 1927 for the purpose of fostering cleaner athletics and a better spirit of co-operation among the athletes of Abilene Christian College. Only men who have lettered in some form of athletics are eligible for mem- bership in this club. One of the first things done by this young organization was to institute a home-coming of the old students of A. C. C. in the fall term. Decora- tions in the form of big A. C. C. pennants were bought for the gymnasium, and pillows were furnished by “C” men during the basketball season. Abilene Christian College A First Class Senior College Abilene Christian College is rated as a college of first class by both the Association of Texas Colleges and the State Department of Education. This is the highest rating which these organizations give to Texas Colleges. This means: That all of the work of the College is fully cred- ited and is standard. Teachers certificates are issued by the State Department of Education upon this work, without state examination. Pre-Medical work is given, and our students are among the leading students in some of the best medical colleges. One year of preparation is given those who intend to study law. One year of preparation is available to students of engineering courses. Young men preparing to preach the Gospel find here a most excellent preparation. Affiliated High School In addition to the advantages offered in the college, the work of the high school department has been affiliated, and graduates of the high school may now enter any college without entrance examinations. All of these advantages are offered under Christian teachers and in one of the finest Christian environments that can be found anywhere. A BANK ACCOUNT IS THE FATHER OF SUCCESS, AND THE GRANDFATHER OF WEALTH THE WASTE DOLLAR IS the padlock the foolish use to bar out OPPORTUNITY; So, when school days are ended, keep these thoughts in mind. We apprecite the student body and the patrons of Abilene Christian College, and our earnest desire is to serve all students and patrons. CENTRAL STATE BANK Abilene, Texas OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS C. T. Hutchinson, President W. H. Free, Cashier J. V. Howerton, Vice-President R. Peters, Asst. Cashier Vernon Carr, Asst. Cashier Dallas Scarborouc OLDSMOBILE SIX The only low priced six cylinder car that is fully equipped. We have air cleaner, oil filter, gascolator, ventilated crank case, rubber insulated mo- tor. Car rubber insulated throughout. No vibration at any speed. “THE FINE CAR OF LOW PRICE” 0. L. Jennings Motor Co. 342 Oak Street, Abilene, Texas. An Opportunity For You To continue your education while teach- ing, or while you are engaged in some other employment. The Abilene Christian College Extension Department will bring the college to you. We offer over seventy courses by corre- spondence. You can satisfy your needs by studying through this department. Write for a correspondence school bulle- tin. Address G. C. MORLAN, Director HEALTH-PEP-ENTHUSIASM are necessary for college work—in the class room or on the ath- letic field. If one’s spine is properly adjusted, health, pep and enthusiasm will be the inevitable result. normalit In Abilene, college boys and girls and fac- ulty members have proven that they will seek out the individual operator who gives them something progressive and unmistak- Joe. E. Busby Chiropractor and Scientific Masseur 254 1-2 Cypress St. Phones 113, 934 THIS IS YOUR PRICKLY PEAR- Read it and be proud. THIS IS YOUR STORE Patronize it and profit. A. C. C. Bookstore HERE TO SERVE MONTGOMERY DRUG CO. “VISIT OUR FOUNTAIN” Good Drinks Good Service ECONOMY IN FIRST COST The remarkable economy of local made common brick enables the home builder to have permanency at the lowest cost. Make your new home beautiful and permanent. Common and Face Brick for Every Use Abilene Press Brick Company Manufacturen of High Class Building and Face Brick PHONE 716 ABILENE TEXAS HARVEY HAYS DRUG CO. MOTORCYCLE DELIVERY SERVICE ABILENE, TEXAS No. 1-1070 North First. No. 2-258 Cypress Street. Phones 400 and 656. Phones 2282 and 2283. We maintain a drug store of character and especially solicit the patronage of college students, whether your order is large or small it is given the same particular attention. Our service—Always Courteous. Yours truly, HARVEY HAYS DRUG CO. Harvey Hays. LEARNING AFTER SCHOOL Sometimes we hear folks say there is nothing more to be learned about buying and selling goods. Maybe not. But we’re never done learning how to SERVE THE PUBLIC! The post-graduate course never ends in the school of intelligent store-keeping. All our industries would cease,” says Herbert Spencer, were it not for the information which men acquire after their education is said to be finished.” In business as well as elsewhere, every finish is often only the signal for a new beginning! '®ayIors?§iu£it£rs .pr..... cjorl cWorlh,cJexas College Annual Photographer SERVICE SINCE 1889 The oldest and largest bank in the Abilene country is just as anxious to please and serve you as we would be were we just opening for business. We are trying to do our part in making Abi- lene bigger and better than ever. Farmers Merchants National Bank Abilene, Texas. WE GIVE FREE SILVERWARE COUPONS Headquarters for College Students HARVEY DRY GOODS COMPANY, Inc. “Where the QUALITY and PRICE are RIGHT.” The unfailing courtesy of the salespeople and their immediate and intelligent interpretation of your requirements makes it a pleas- ure to shop at this store. You are sorry to leave, glad you called! THE HOME OF SMART CLOTHES CALEB REED5 LET US SERVE YOU GAS, OIL, RIMS, AND VULCANIZING Let us explain what Firestone Gum-Dipping Method is and why it makes Firestone Cords give “Most Miles Per Dollar.” CHRISTI AN-FUGATT Pine at N. 4th. Abilene, Texas Phone 454 Max—“May I hold your hand?” Lois—“If you were starting a United States-Hawaii flight, would you take off from Denver?” Helen Showalter—“And he said he’d love me forever and e Our Wish to You Who have been privileged to spend time in study within the walls of Dear Old A. C. C. may it be that you have had created vision, gained knowledge and within your soul de- termined to go out and bless humanity in the greatest way and that your endeavors will bring much honor in the field of achievement to yourself and YOUR LOVED ALMA MATER The Citizens National Bank THE ABILENE ARMY STORE 1 at 915 South Fir Phone 2570 WEST TEXAS BUILDERS’ SUPPLY Manufacturers’ Agents 717 North 2nd St. Phone 460 Abilene, Texas Make Mims Store your meeting place down town. Visit our soda fountain, coffee shop, beauty parlor, dressmaking, ladies’ lounge, barber shop, and other interesting depart- ments. MIMS West Texas Finest Store Mims Building ABILENE Diamonds-'W atches-Jewelry Where Buying is a Pleasure JOE ELLIS, JEWELRY BRING US YOUR REPAIR WORK Phone 198 178 Cypress THE HILTON HOTEL Abilene, Texas HEADQUARTERS FOR COLLEGE BANQUETS AND AFFAIRS 260 Rooms All with Tub or Shower Circulating Ice Water Beautiful and Spacious Lobby Mezzanined THE PRIDE OF WEST TEXAS Weekly Luncheons: Rotary, Lions, Kiwanis and Exchange Clubs. Our Goal: “A Minimum Charge for Maximum Comfort and Service.” Our Slogan: Minimax. OTHER MINIMAX HOTELS Dallas Hilton 325 Rooms Waco Hilton 300 Rooms San Angelo Hilton 250 $1.50—83.00 $2.00—83.00 Rooms, $2.00—83.00 Open July, 1928 Open March, 1929 “Serving Abilene and West Texas” Day and Night WEEKS DRUG STORE HILTON HOTEL BUILDING TELEPHONE 2700 HILTON COFFEE SHOP STOP AND EAT CALL 3271 Good Food and Excellent Service For Banquet Reservations J. J. INGELS GRISSOM'S Department Store We hope that we have been helpful to you this past year. We have wanted to be—and have tried to be. At Grissom’s every visitor is considered a guest and is treated as such, for courteous service is a part of our store policy. We have enjoyed knowing you, and may we have this same pleasure again. DR. J. M. ESTES DR. Wm. R. SNOW DR. W. V. RAMSEY Physicians and Surgeons Office Third Floor Alexander Building Phone 306 “Abilene’s Favori Shopping Place” South Second and Chestnut Streets We Give S H” Green Stamps It Pays To Pay For Quality and Style Pmton-HempMl STYLE - QUALITY-it PRICE No w Located in Our New Home at Walnut and Second Street THE LADIES’ SHOP Upstairs Over Woolworth's POPULAR PRICES Ladies’ Ready-to-Wear and Novelty Shoes ABILENE, : : : TEXAS PHONE 181 BURTON-LINGO COMPANY RETAIL Lumber and Building Material ABILENE, TEXAS Daddy's in de cane brake Wid his little dog and gun, Sleep, Kentucky Babe! Possum Fo yo’ breakfas' When Yo steepin’ time is done Sleep, Kentucky Babe! FUNERAL HOME Ambulance and Lungmotor Service C, C4bilene's‘ProgressiveStore A STORE KNOWN FOR STYLE, QUALITY AND RIGHT PRICES You will find here today—the next day and the next—large assortments which preserve all the traditions of the Minter’s of the past with all the fashion-alertness of the Minter’s of the present. We Are Always Glad To Serve You in Any Capacity Eat PANGBURN' Pure Food Ice Cream and Perfectly Pasteurized Milk Phones 1751-1752 Grace Hotel and Coffee Shop 105 Modern Rooms Every Bed A Sealy.................Ceiling Fans In All Rooms Our Coffee Shop Is the Best In West Texas Best Food Better Service Super Sanitation Every Customer Must Be Pleased PHONE 1800 The Most Expensive Thing You Ever Bought Now honestly, what was the most expensive thing you ever bought? Wasn’t it the dress, or the pair of shoes that you put away in the closet after a few wearings—the article that didn’t quite please you when you got it home. 5 you thought it would. That is exactly the reason we do n or bankrupt stocks. Our merchandise r inspection before we offer it to you. We don’t want any of those “expensive purchases” to be from our store, if we can help it. ■ do. THE ABILENE MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CLINIC MEDICINE OBSTETRICS ABILENE. TEXAS MINGUS'PRICE HEADQUARTERS FOR COLLEGE BOYS!!!! Kalin and Born Tailored Clothes Satisfy .... $25 to $45 “Nothing wrong with a Well Dressed Man”—A Good Appearance Counts for a lot!!! MRS. G. E. LAWSON, Some of the Advantages of Attending an Accredited Commercial School Authorized by Bo.rd of Governor. f-fficiOnt Schoo' 100 Per Cent Business Training NOTHING LEFT UNDONE OUR HOME IN PARK BUILDING Abilene Printing Stationery Co. Two Stores COMPLETE OFFICE OUTFITTERS LARGEST AND BEST EQUIPPED COMMERCIAL PRINTING PLANT BETWEEN FT. WORTH AND EL PASO Printers of School Annuals Catalogues and Supplies LARGE STOCK OF LOOSE LEAF GOODS FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS Store No. 1 Corner Cypress and North 2nd Store No. 2 Factory Opposite Masonic Bldc., North 2nd Street Hall Music Company (Incorporated) “EVERYTHING IN MUSIC” Home of the Cflickering Chickering, Ivers and Pond, Marshall and Wendell, Gulbransen Pianos; Ampico’s Gulbransen Players; Orthophonic Victrolas; Brunswick Panatropes; R. C. A. Radiolas; Martin Band Instruments. 258 Pine St. ABILENE Telephone 586 A GROWING BANK IN A GROWING CITY Resources Over $1,800,000.00 Abilene State Bank “Where You Feel At Home” Security Abstract and Title Company R. W. GRIMSLEY CLYDE BEASLEY PENN GILBREATH 318-319 Citizens Nat’l. Bank Bldg. Phone 2378 THE PERRY SHOE COLLEGE BARBER COMPANY SHOP Snappy Novelty The Student’s Friend Shoes Our Service Is the Best For Men and Women Patronize Your Campus Shop 233 Pine Street E. L. LEDBETTER. Owner A. C. C.’S NEAREST High School Service Station ACCESSORIES TIRE SERVICE Diamond Tires and Tubes Enjoy Thrist - - - - ----Drink Bottled Delicious - Refreshing Texas Coco-Cola Bottling Co. Near High School in the Genuine Traub Orange reflected tc Traub Rinf LADIES’ NOVELTY SHOES BUCKLEY’S SLIPPER SHOP 264 Pine Street Abilene, Te, Since the advent of the telephone there have been fewer and fewer cases of acute 'onesomeness m college dormitories. Take Your Place in the Family Circle THAT UNDERCURRENT OF LONESOMENESS! How often it is noticed, even in the active life of the most blase and sophisticated College Man! The best known man on the campus will tell you that he experiences a frequent desire to join the oid circle back Home. He will also tell you that he does join it. every week over the telephone: Because tne man who is goodTellow enough to be populat at College is just the type of man who is thoughi ful enough to keep in constant personal touch with the people at Home. Take your place in the family circle. Make a tele- phone date with Mother and Dad tor a certain day ax a certain hour, every week of your College Life. Southwestern bell Telephone Company Jones Athletic and porting Goods Successors to BRADLEY-JONES COMPANY WHOLESALE 1075 North Second Street RETAIL Headquarters for College Students JENNINGS PLUMBINC COMPANY SPECIAL SERVICE ON REPAIRING AND REBUILDING BATTERIES Plumbers and Electricians The house that wants your business. GREGG’S BATTERY STATION FINE PLUMBING 1026 N. 4th St. Phone 2065 PALM BARBER SHOP DR. JNO. DRESSEN OPTOMETRIST HEADQUARTERS FOR “EDS” AND “CO-EDS” Difficult Cases Solicited Rooms 303-304-305 170 Cypress Street Mims Building The West Texas House The Pender Company Manufacturing Stationers Phone 57 COMPLETE LINE OF OFFICE SUPPLIES Furniture—Filing Devices—Safes—Loose-Leaf System Richards Shoe Shop REPAIRING COLLEGE SHOES A SPECIALTY THE HOME OF GOOD REPAIRING Abilene 164 Cypress Street Texas Established 1883 J. M. Radford Grocery Co. Wholesale Grocers We are one of the Largest Distributors of Staple And Fancy Groceries in Texas HOUSES AT Abilene, Alpine, Amarillo, Big Spring, Brady, Brownwood, Ballinger, Cisco, Clovis, N. M., Coleman, Farwell, Graham, Lubbock, Memphis, Marfa, Plainview, Quanah, Seymour, Stamford, Sweetwater, Wichita Falls, DeLeon, Texas; Roswell, N. M.; Pampa, Pecos, McCamey and Odessa. WHERE ABILENE IS ENTERTAINED MAJESTIC THEATER QUEEN THEATER PALACE THEATER REX THEATER DENT THEATERS OF TEXAS First Run First Class Pictures at Popular Prices “ALWAYS PROPERLY VENTILATED ' H. H. HARDIN LUMBER EVERYTHING FOR THE BUILDER J. R. Fielder, Manager Abilene, Texas Telephone 89 FACULTY MEMBERS AND STUDENTS You Have Invested Time and Money in Your Scholastic Training Protect Your Capital and Your Family With a— MISSOURI STATE LIFE POLICY A Missouri State Life Policy Is Not Only PROTECTION To Your Family, But A SAVINGS Account as Well Over $750,000,000 Insurance in Force Over $50,000,000 Admitted Assets Has been represented in Abilene for 30 Years —The Missouri State Life is the fastest growing Company in America. —Writes all forms of Life, Accident, Health and Childs Educational Policies. It will be a pleasure to explain these policies to you. HOLLIS L. MANLY Supervisor of Agents for the W. J. Behrens Agency Their Unselfishness Is Brother J. N. Luce Sister J. N. Luce The drive for money with which new buildings are to be erected on the new A. C. C. campus was rewarded by the unselfish donations of Brother and Sister J. N. Luce of Spur and Brother and Sister E. D. Cham- bers of Dickens county. Both of these couples do- nated a total of thirty-five thousand dollars insuring the erection of a dining hall and academy administra- tion building. Brother and Sister Luce donated six hundred and forty acres of good farm land to be sold by the college trustees and the money to be used in building the Academy Administration Building. This will be named Zona Luce in honor of Sister Luce. Both have been active members of the church and their generous dona- tion will leave them a lasting memorial to their Chris- A Lasting Memorial Brother and Sister Chambers of Dickens county gave ten thousand dollars to be used in building a din- ing room. They have lived in that county for over twenty years and have been active workers in the church. Could these fine people be better repaid than to know that they have had a fellowship in the greatest work of all, the spreading of Christianity through Christian education? The ten thousand dollars will complete the dining hall, which will be named in honor of the donors. To the four people that gave part of their life savings, a lasting monument will be erected. Could any one find a better way to serve Christ than these unselfish people have, who gave, that His word might be taught those youths that are to become leaders in the next few years? Where the Highways All Meet HARDWARE GARLAND STOVES KITCHEN COOK STOVES STANDARDYNE RADIOS GENERAL ELECTRIC REFRIGERATORS STUDEBAKER AND ERSKINE AUTOMO- BILES WHITE TRUCKS CLEVELAND TANK TYPE TRACTORS MOLINE PLOWS ABILENE, TEXAS P©M©ir9s Ea' TEMOEE CEU T Phone 2623 Abilene, Texas “Why yes, dear—let’s COLLEGE LAUNDRY WORK CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED ALL WORK GUARANTEED MRS. PACE, MANAGER THE WEST TEXAS UTILITIES COMPANY BELIEVES ABILENE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE to be one of the greatest assets not only of Abilene and West Texas, but of the State. The sturdy Americanism implanted in the minds of young men and young women at ABILENE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE is a strong contribution to the building of that bulwark of conservatism upon which the safety of this nation rests. The WEST TEXAS UTILITIES COMPANY is proud to be a member with ABILENE CHRIS- TIAN COLLEGE of the West Texas family of sub- stantial institutions. In serving this institution this company feels that it works modestly in the worthwhile education of a worthwhile citizenship. Westlexas Utilities Company DR. JNO. A. ROBERSON Dentist Belter Dentistry at Lower Prices (Not a member of any price fixing organization) 301-302-303 Alexander Bldg. Abilene, Texas C. W. Clark H. P. Simmons We Believe in Christian Education and Think the College Boys and Girls Deserve the Best at all Times We Thank you for Your Patronage ABILENE LAUNDRY COMPANY Launderers and Dry Cleaners of The Dependable Kind PHONE 107 ABILENE YOU’LL LIKE— —TICKLES YOUR TASTER Abilene Candy Manufacturing Company FULWILER MOTOR COMPANY Ford Dealer Abilene, Texas Phone 456 ALEXANDER SANITARIUM Abilene, Texas STAFF: M. ALEXANDER BRYAN McFARLANE DEWEY SUTTON C. L. PRICHARD R. H. HULL Park Bldg. Telephone 318 R. C. WINTERS CO. ABILENE, AUDITS AND SYSTEMS Income Tax Consultants —TEXAS BECKTOLD COVERS The Beautiful Cover on This Annual Is a Becktold Because it is a Becktold it will prove durable and lasting ... a compliment to the wisdom and farsightedness of the staff in charge. Becktold never fails to lend an atmosphere of true quality. The handsome grain, originality of design, deep embossing and artistic blending of colors have made this cover preferred. On these qualities the Becktold has built its reputation for complete satisfaction. Becktold Company 200-212 PINE STREET ST. LOUIS Neely - Barnes CLOTHING AND FURNISHING MASTER CLEANERS AND DYERS 166 Pine Phone 229 Musser Lumber Co. THE HOME OF SUDDEN SERVICE Fifth and Walnut Kemp Kash and Karry Grocery DUCKWORTH AND GRANTHAM “Where Prices Are Right” QUALITY Phone 1642—933 North Second SERVICE The Ladies Shop Snappy Line of Ready-to-Wear for College Women Upstairs Over Woolworth’s ABILENE, TEXAS ENDURING MEMORIALS The Abilene Marble and Granite Works (C. M. Tandy Estate) J. K. SHIPMAN, Manager South Second and Oak P. O. Box 333 Phone 251 Compliments of Home Furniture Co. Order Butter-Nut Bread MEADS’ BAKERY Dr. L. Holt Magee DENTIST Special Attention To Pyorrhea and Trench Mouth 411 Alexander Bldg. Abilene, Texas DR. T. B. COX Dentist 306 Mims Bldg. CRYSTAL CAFE Abilene’s Finest Sanitary Quality and Service Tansil ’s j.UJ.UJaJdrvp Dry Goods and Ready-to-Wear Furniture, Floor Coverings and We Appreciate your trade 274 Pine St. Abilene, Texas Decorative Home Furnishers 220 Cypress St. Phone 306 Abilene, Texas Norman Vaults Eleven Feet in Practice Attempt. WILDCATS VICTORS IN T. I. A. A. MEET AT DENTON; WIN LOVING CUP FROM SAN MARCOS Although the space in the athletic section was already on the press when the T. I. A. A. meet was run at Denton, happily some was left in the last section of the book. By way of appreciation for the efforts of those boys at Denton in bringing home the first championship ever won by A. C. C. a brief account of the meet will be given. In the preliminaries every A. C. C. runner with the exception of one placed and went into the finals on the next day. Stevens, Bynum and Coalson led the way home for the men in their heats. The finals were thrills from beginning to end. The final day of the T. I. A. A. meet found San Marcos, Sam Houston and A. C. C. in the running for the championship. The last event, the mile relay, decided Stevens never performed more beautifully. Running as they had never run before winning the meet for their alma mater. No doubt it was the prettiest race of the day. To Captain Vaughn goes the credit for running the most thrilling race in the meet. Nosing out the Denton flash, Simpson, the last lap he came in for a first place in the mile and broke his former record in that event by four seconds. Every man in the meet deserved the highest praise. All performed beautifully out by Coalson, Clynch, Bynum, Livingston, Brown, Ewing, Travis, Powell, Vaughn, and leach in taking the meet. Whatever may be the prospects for next year Coach Weems could not have had a harder fighting team and a cleaner bunch of men than the ones that represented A. C. C. the past season. The tennis team, coached by Scruggs, showed up admirably well at the tennis tournament in Denton. Hill and Derrick won third place in the doubles and Derrick was defeated in the semifinals of the single matches. 9% The Shamrock Drug Co. A J. S. LONG AND SON The School’s Best Friend THE BEST FOUNTAIN SERVICE IN THE CITY We Always Boost for Abilene Her Schools Prescriptic 9% Store No. 1—8th at Hickory. Store No. 2—118 Chestnut No. 3—382 Pine “There Is One Near You” ABILENE ....................................TEXAS J.T. OWENS AND SONS KIMBALL PIANOS, PHONOGRAPHS, MUSIC ROLLS, RECORDS, SHEET MUSIC, MUSICAL MERCHANDISE 334 Pine Phone 2467 Compliment. o STRIBL1NG BROS. CO. Compliment, oj COX TYPEWRITER EXCHANGE for the Clubs Romeo and Juliet The biggest thing ever attempted by the Abilene Christian College Dramatic Club was the production of “Romeo and Juliet.” For six months under the capable direction of Miss Yetta Mitchell, a well-selected cast labored for proficiency in the portrayal of Shakespearian characters. The presentation of the drama in the College auditorium. Reservati and Shakespearian classes of neighboring towns were made long befon for the play. All the costumes that were used in the drama were designed if February 16, 17, 18, ...............English the date Play- ' by the Home Economics department under the supervision of Miss Lylian Arledge, head of the department. Stage scenery was made by the art class instructed by Miss Hausenfluck and Standlee Mitchell. The leads were played by Standlee Mitchell and Lois Manly, who were the outstanding actors of the entire cast. Intensive work and endless rehearsals thorough- ly prepared them for their character interpretations which were unusually good and worthy of much credit. The performances were probably the best ever presented Shakes The cast included Dupree McGrady, Dannie Conley, Leslie Huff, Charlie Damron, Robert Showalter, Max Leach, Jack Crabtree, Willie Treat, D. H. Moyers, Alfred Wells, Herbert Nicholas, Louis Shipman, Juanice Blakely, Margaret Dunn, Virginia Rawlins, and Charles Vaughn. Outstanding portrayals were those by Charlie Damron, Max Leach and Virginia Rawlins, each of them being far above Final Message The work on the nineteen twenty-eight Prickly Pear has had its hours of toil and its hours of pleasant association. It has been the policy of the staff to please every one as near as was possible and to edit an outstanding book, one that would be worthy of the To the students and faculty we extend our hearty thanks for the excellent co-operation you have given us. It has taken your efforts as much as those of the staff to make possible the publication of this book. It is as much yours as it is ours. We hope you will feel that you have had a part in it. To the members of the staff who served so loyally scarcely enough praise can be given. Busby, Cham- bers, Bryan, Aleen Cook, Thelma Garrett, Ernestine Rice, Lelia Page, Fox, Hill and Wakefield have labored diligently on the editorial and business ends of the annual. Without their constant support there would be no Prickly Pear to give the students. We sincerely hope that we have portrayed stu- dent life as it is in A. C. C. We also hope that you have been led to appreciate the old negro folk songs of the Southland, the theme which we have carried out in the book. May this book please all of you is our sincere hope. MILLARD HUMPHREY, Editor. CHARLIE DAMRON, Business Manager. AUTOGRAPHS AUTOGRAPHS