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

Text from Pages 1 - 201 of the 1934 volume:

4- . . . COPYRIGHT LEO }££LUNG WILFOKD COOPEK ‘TJle tcmayey WIHEAK PUBLISHED BY THE SEMIOP CLASS Of Abilene Christian College, Abilene, Texas NIODCK WHEN many tomorrows have been spent, the Prick- ly Pear of today shall be your ever present me- moirs to tell you with clearness what the hand of time writes in faint and scribbled caricatures. When in years to come, hushed voices speak into your ears, and dim faces cloud before your eyes, it will be through the amplify- ing pages of this, your yearbook, that these voices will be- 3 clear and each face will take on familiar shape. We hope that you will recall, when those days have come, pleas- ant memories from this saga of the Wildcat Lair, for then it is that we have achieved our aim. With this the key to that storeroom of happy days gone, may you open at will your one great vault of treasures, and count in happy retrospect each golden day of college youth. This is the key to that corridor by which you may steal in backward paces into the realm of the days beyond recall. In that corridor may you become once again the happy, joyous student, laughing and loving life. Thus our mission—to help you recall; to thwart the tremb- ling hand of age that would erase from memory your happy campus days. May you cherish this volume and prize it as time shall mellow its leaves, for age shall but turn its pages into priceless gold. C. Leo McClung. COTIS ADMINISTRATION CLASSE ACADEMY CAMPUS ORGANIZATION PERSONALITIES ATHLETIC HUMOR r THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES )) (( A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT When people live and work together for a time, suffer and rejoice together, they become comrades, friends, and such we are. There have been some disappointments have failed to make the “touch down,” to shoot the goal, or to win the race, some have been disappointed in love affairs, and some have disobeyed the rules and were “caught.” Taken all in all, though, it has been the greatest year in the history of Abilene Christian College. We have broken several records: (1) The largest student body, (2) the largest freshman class, (3) the greatest home-coming, pep rally and bon- fire, and we beat McMurry in football, (4) the largest number of preacher boys in attendance, and many other largest and best things and doings in the history of Many of you are going toHif “ the Christ. We ’ you. UMay He take caTedy! teachings and shape your f.......... :o ever be a friend and supi f.ZL’o A MESSAGE FROM THE VICE-PRESIDENT To The Students of 1933-’34: (( A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN Students of Abilene Christian Collece: Another school year is rapidly drawing to an end. But has it been just “an- other” year? For most of us, I believe it has been more than that; it has been the richest, the most valuable, the best in our experience thus far. To that individual who takes advantage of the opportunities offered in such an institution as Abilene Christian College, such a day is more meaningful and more complete than the day that preceded it. He who lived well yesterday, lives better today because he has a better foundation upon which to build. I sincerely believe that the great majority of students this year have lived well, and because of having done so, are in better position to live well and happily in the future. I wish to com- mend you for the way in which you have upheld the ideals of the college in our work together during the year. May I congratulate you on the splendid success achieved in the various extra- class activities during the year. Never before has the student body been so well To those of you who will not return next year, I wish you well. May you con- tinue to “strive on unto perfection,” and may all of us do what we can to make Abilene Christian College a better College and our country a better place in which oj Students. OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR )) (( OF THE BURSAR r, both students of the Department of Administration. )) (( FACULTY FACULTY FACULTY FACULTY )) 19 (( CLASS OFFICERS SENIORS Seniors today, exes tomorrow—such is the class of ’34. Their interests and activities have been multiforious. Steak frys, parties at the Wooten, and picnics at Sayles’ Ranch were the highlights of their social activities which was climaxed by the Junior-Senior banquet. Intramural champions in both football and basketball! Major exams, and after that a period of relaxation lasting until graduation. Senior Day! Feelings of superiority! Baccalaureate! Commencement! The Sheep- skin of four years study—and then the class of ’34 moves on, to be forgotten, for JUNIORS Beginning its social year with a party at the Wooten 1 e games and refreshments, the Junior class has experiem ass tournament was won by the Jur xcellent y he Junior-Senior Banquet h The theme was centered ab............ _ e pictures of President Roosevelt, while the boys received si gs, confetti, candy, miniature Capitols, and patriotic symbols c is the Spring social. )) (( CLASS OFFICERS St-.'.-'.-'.-'.'.-'.:-: «.JSisastirtf -ta—- 21 (( p £ C O STUDENT ASSOCIATION-COUNCIL )) 22 Senior sit .SWi M1““ MS KsS.cw'iACwll‘lY“ sM“'- 8K f r “• )) 26 (( IN MEMORIAM The Old Bell Junior Blujl City, Ark. Margaret Edwards Ralph Arceneaux Bryant Messer Verba Compton Leslie Treat Killeen Shirley Morgan Lubbock Blanche Robison Ozona )) (( Thomas Campbell Imogene Schwartz )) (( 3n Minting ilpmnrg Sophomores Ruth Reese Mary Eva Nichols Hulan Armstrong Baird Spur )) 36 (( Homer Jordan Minnie Bennett Orville Lovelady Eula Mae Chappell Oleta Rocers Dahlia Tanner Fred Landers Lucille Vivian Wingate Blackwell )) (( Sherman 3 5 : . Aiii il Ul Jjg, til 7, f U$ V Elice McGrecor Troup Willie Pauline Owen )) (( Virginia Shelton Hanson Grancer Corinne Shipman Oline Ramey (( Cleddie Harvey Jack Acnue Rising Sta Foy Brantley Eloise Powell Cleddie Pruitt Abilene Bernita Oh, Take Me Back to Abilene Freshmen Virginia Welch Bill Dowlen Dan R. Price Naomia Powell v Wooten Allene Kreacer Winston Rea Elzabelle Watson Clovis, N. M. Arnold Cross Douglas Willis Emery Willie Cleone White Stamjord Lee Hardgrave Sanderson 1 Mildred Wright Haskell “ “ a a Kennie Louise Moser Wichita Falls Pyeatt McCollum Clyde Ola Maye Whitaker Si mole Kenneth Badgett Port Arthur Louise White Brownfield Stella Mae Brown East Vaughn, N. M. a Elmer Counts Big Spring p a )) 45 (( Mary Louise Moore Lucie Kittrell McComb Conroe Mary Jo Hart Dallas Ta t Earline Smith Brian McKinzie Dora Frances Harvey Colorado Maola Jacob )) (( Mary Faye Simrell Macon Monroe D. L. Fenter Marlin Carruth Faye Wilson Mae Belle Findlay Portales, N. M. 47 (( Lois Johnson Louise Arceneaux J. M. Gillpatric Gladys King Tipton, Ohio. Mable George Tanner Rule Sam King Abilene Maurice Price Petrolia Mildred Hicks Abilene Eloise Reynolds Abilene Malcom Pruitt Abilene Dorothey Colley Abilene Kathleen Hardin Harold Cooper Wellington Helen Reese Abilene M. L. Vaughn Abilene Ernest Dale Taylor Abilene Juanita Overbey Abilene Leon Hollis Oakland, Calif. Elizabeth McMillian Abilene Milton Cranfill Abilene Evan Tackett Dallas G. C. Morlan Abilene )) (( Owen Holly Abilene Margaret Arledge Abilene Emma Lou Bedford Floydada Leon Reese Abilene Mary Goree Cox Abilene Lola Varner Abilene )) (( Just before the Homecoming Bar-B-Q . . . . McKinzie gets gay . . . Pepper for the Indians’ scalps . . . Band and ALPHA CHI OFFICERS viSSZa (( )) 69 (( “W” CLUB KITTEN KLUB OFFICERS KITTEN K L U B OFFICERS MEMBERS EAST TEXAS PINES OFFICERS Vice-President Elice McGrecor Secretary T'HE East Texas Pines Club was organized this year to promote a friendly relation- ship between students from East Texas, and to attend Abilene Christian College. The club includes students who live in the terri- tory of East Texas bounded by Dallas, Waco, Houston, and the Eastern State boundary. A successful social year was enjoyed by the members of the club. During the fall term a picnic was held at Cobb park. The club entertained its members with several )) (( PRE-MEDICAL CLUB OFFICERS ELLEN H. RICHARDS CLUB OFFICERS YUCCA OFFICERS SOUTH PLAINS OFFICERS HEART OF AMERICA OFFICERS Francis Showers fp L f I £ mu , t c li O. kkM1 PANHANDLE OFFICERS LOS ALEGRES OFFICERS The club, which began only last year, had per cent. The Cooperation was excellent, and ing to use Spanish language in the programs and in the meetings. The highlight of the fall term was the Christmas program which consisted of poems, songs and talks about Christmas in Mex- The winter ter about heroes of ivas filled with programs United States and Mex- ico. The club also sponsored a movement to establish a permanent Spanish costume chest for A. C. C. The activities for the winter were concluded with a “weenie” roast. carried out. After a horrid journey through the inky black secret tunnel of the old castfe. refreshments were the soft music of a with the bubbling lulled away the c id in the patio, while in and guitar, blended fountain in the patio, nL a A Jim A II a .A A A Z2 A A A a a A'h © A a a kA A K I ! L a a t A a L m a a i£L p tfk ,'Vl a SOONER OFFICERS rpWENTY-ONE young men and women from the Boomer State impart something of the spirit of their Sooner forefathers into the Wildcat campus. Organized three years ago for the purpose of bringing students from Oklahoma closer together, the club has grown into the largest single-state group outside of Texas. A series of socials i individual r et has drawn r relationship, ART CLUB OFFICERS term of this year the Pallette Mary Louise Sessions Maxine Huches During the year three art exhibits were sponsored by the club. In November an out- side exhibit from Dallas was held in collab- oration with the Sketch Club of Abilene. At the annual homecoming an exhibit of work of the members was held. Also a similar ex- hibit was sponsored during Lecture Week in February. Brian McKinzie TRAIL BLAZERS Social P. A. L. S. KO JO KIA )) (( TROJANS )) 89 (( )) 90 (( Publications THE OPTIMIST )) 92 (I THE OPTIMIST THE PRICKLY PEAR )) 94 (( THE PRICKLY PEAR EDITORIAL STAFF May Ree Harrison - - Assistant Editor Willie Saylor - - Assistant Art Editor G. B. Shelbourn - - - Sports Editor Luryl Nesbitt.....................Humor Wildring B. Sherrod - - - Typist William Gray .... Publications BUSINESS : Eula Mae Chappell Maxine Huches Bert Ezzell May Ree Harrison Wilford Cooper Leo McClunc PICKWICKIAN E 3, 3?5£s MM, 'i ,c a XI m £ i Q � AjSi % i 1 ife a 2 ,1; EVANGELISTIC FORUM MISSION WORKERS Sslslis kin“m“°£g Swrn”°„°nthfhe.“d,of Hid' Kometh'Tuck� , HaroW liomas, Tames'xag- gart, and Woodie Holden assist in that work. “iSSEri m Mr m °n m i?a n fs ri $ 0 � £ 5 MISSION STUDY CLASS i a m £ £ 9 - iL 21 p 3 9 Ji. fev‘ Jk .«JP 9. IF . f o MISSION STUDY CLASS Ralph Arceneaux Kenneth Badcett Leo Baker Minnie Bennett Mae Oma Kidd Roy Lacy Vera Lee Evalyn Manly Le Card May Eula McClesky Mabel Pfeiffer De Nola Elrod Mae Belle Bindley Richard Finch Bernita Fish Lucille Flennikin Dora Frances Harvey Bomar Gist Lee Hardgraves Marie Willouchby Melvin Wharton Ola Mae Whitaker Louise White % % % nk f£ G Ok ' § % '1 -O m. ,r § Ml 1 )) m (( Melpomenean Players MELPOMENEAN PLAYERS )) 106 (( MELPOMENEAN PLAYERS major roles. James Staggs played an im- portant part also. The Spring term play was a drama “Chil- dren of the Moon” by Martin Flavin. This was the heaviest presentation of the year and was acclaimed by the audience as “the best play ever given in A. C. C.” Margaret Bell and Morton Utley played the leads. Of equal importance were the roles played by Adelaide Wolf, Elizabeth Brewer, and Homer Jordan. tives to the annual Texas Intercollegiate Dra- matic Tournament which was held at Lub- bock. The play which they entered was the tragedy-drama “No Sabe.” The play placed fourth and Herschel North who played the lead of “Wo” the Chinese servant, tied for second individual acting honors. Elizabeth Brewer and Homer I'tlcv played the parts of the lovers, Kirby Dawkins the inspector, and the drama, “Singapore itions, skits, melodrama; Spi- MELPOMENEAN PLAYERS Platform and Music OFFICERS GAVEL Oma Belle Bixler Reporter BEGINNING with a program of readings and extempore speeches the Gavel Club launched its campaign to foster forensics. The successful season in debate, oratory, and extempore speaking reveals the interest that was exhibited. Capable new material was discovered which will continue to lead the gentlemen on the question, “Resolved, That the Regulations on girls in A. C. C. are too strict.” The young ladies of the affirmative won the decision. Miss Elizabeth Nelson, Dean of Women, was among the listeners and expressed views in favor of the affirmative. )) no (( DEBATERS best forensic seasons in ihe history of the iS r SiSlS srlr “,h' ‘“'-1 — M.y Ree H.mon end Helen Settle made =|g|p=SS GLEE CLUB A CAPELLA PIANO CLASS )) 115 (( BAND OFFICERS THROUGH the efl e n ement of A. JL C. Cox director and D. W. Crain, presi- dent, the Wildcat band has finished another successful season. The band responded in every undertaking and accomplished much. During the football season the band played for every home game and accompanied the team to Brownwood and Stephenville. A good showing was made at each place, espe- cially at Stephenville. There the band re- basket dinner at Huchaby and a request to play a short program, which was enthusi- astically appreciated, but their enthusiasm waned into insignificance in comparison to the way the hungry band members devoured ■ band was also invited t p!„ 1 o invited to pla h'gh school football game at Wint parade was staged through the business s The band kept the true Wildcat spirit on a h'gh level all through basketball season. Even though the band had a crowded sea- son, they gladly responded to the request of the business men of Abilene partkipated in One of the outstanding accomplishments of PRESEMTiriG The Pricklij Pear Personalities of 1934 MISS MARY ALICE LEATHERS Queen of the Prickly Pear MISS ELOISE HAWKINS MISS MILDRED WILLIS MISS ELOISE POWELL MISS VIOLET ATCHESON MISS MARY JO HART Miss Mar,, Alice Leather, Mu Miss Mildred Willis Mis Miss Violei Atche! Miss Mary Jo Hurt ATHLETIC COUNCIL The Athletic Council of Abilene Christian College is a most important and efficient executive organ of the college. It has the final power to make athletic awards after the recommendations are submitted by the coaches. Awards of this nature are made not only to the athlete for his ability or work in his field of sport, but also for his scholastic standing and moral conduct for the entire year. This puts the athletics of the school on a very high The council is also responsible for the scheduling of the games and the financing of athletics. Dr. G. C. Morlan is Chairman of the Council and his col- leagues are Coach Morris, Coach Weems, Dean Adams, Smith, President Cox, and the student representatives, Sammy Bryan and John Simmons. The faculty members are appointed by the president while the student representatives are elected by the student body in the Student Association’s annual election in the spring of each preceeding year. )) (( THE YELL LEADERS In front of the crowds, with their backs ever to the arena and its activities, be it football or basketball, stand the yell lead- They render their untiring service at the expense of per- sonal pleasure, for at the most exciting moments of the game, they are leading the cheering; urging their comrades to victory. Spontaneous cheering at all times would lighten the great task of yell leading, but the yelling must be organized, and deliv- ery perfected in order that it may reach that effectiveness that lets the team know that the entire college is behind it in no uncer- tain manner. These are the tasks of the yell leaders. When the situation arises—it may be that a player on an opposing team is injured, or an expert play executed by the vis- itors—these students lead the cheer of sympathy or appreciation, as the case may be. The vocal interpretation of the “Wildcat Spirit” with which they are entrusted demands unusual qualities of leadership and sportsmanship. Thus to Clint Coleman and Lucile Watson, head yell leaders the fall term, and to their assistants Philip Stroud and Mary Louise Sessions; to Chester Keagy, head yell leader for the basket- ball season in the absence of Clint Coleman, we owe a debt of deepest appreciation for their untiring efforts in the success of one of the most important phases of college activity. )) (( DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS )) « Football )) 131 (( : A. C. C. 7, Tej A. C. C. 0, Texas A. 6c I. 39 stTi’C.t total. Baldwin got off one 74-pace kick, and the enemy amazed the stands with a 94-yard march x :x x - 65 ’■ - -iihi - ' ri - - November 25—Abilene: A. C. C. 3, McMurry 0 Five thousand hearts skipped a beat. Sock! Bert Ezzell, Wildcat place kicking artist, did his stuff. This was in the third period. The McMurry offensive seemed sound asleep through nearly all of the rest of the fray; suddenly Jim McKenzie made a sensational catch of a pass to give the Warriors first down on the 32-yard stripe. Less than a minute to go, and Harless grabbed another first down through the line before Francis Smith completed a pass to Paul Smith for another. The gun shot on the third tumble of the next series, when Gray and Bryan stopped Harless six inches short of his mark. Thus ended this story book game of games. What a sensational way for Gray and Bryan to do service on the last play of their last game, and season finis for both teams! The largest Abilene football crowd in six years assembled to witness the spectacle which ended with A. C. C. in the lead by the same figure and by the same method that the Indians beat the Cats in li'ffor third place'in their fi Tex Tconfer ce M. ° 18161 McMur0 A‘ C' C‘ ‘n 8 )) (( Basketball � rm to date, the Cats easily defeated Austin after permitting the visitors Watkins played perhaps h:s best game, leading his colleagues to victory with a 14-po nt eo tril ut o February 16—McMurry Gym: A. C. C. 38, McMurry 41 5—Brownwood: A. C. C. 43, Howard Payne 3 1 1 s hew on Zssxi Si-af jirMz-Sei';: The Wildcats had t tr fetantes xggziSiS: tz -Brownwood: A. C. C. 34, Daniel Baker 39 February 26—Bennett Gym: A. C. C. 54, McMurry 57 Over 2000 frantic spectators yelled themselves hoarse while the Cats again scalped the Indians but =1 I Jm=i I 1 GENERAL SUMMARY )) 142 (( T RACK THE BORDER OLYMPICS )) (( )) 147 (( A. C. C.—TEXAS A. M. )) 149 (( FRESHMAN TRACK )) 150 (( T ENNIS-GOLF TENNIS Tennis in Abilene Christian College for 1933-’34 was characterized by a decided increase of local interest in the game. The trip of Francis Moore and Chas. A. Reynolds, with their coach, to the National Intercollegiate Meet held at Haverford, Penn., June 26-July 2, was a contributing factor in the impetus given the game in Abilene Christian College. Moore and Reynolds formed the No. 1 doubles team for the 1933 season and were undefeated through dual meets, city meet, Conference meet, and practice meets—their sole defeat be- ing at the National meet by the Army team. The varsity men for this year have been consistent winners in meets with McMurry, Daniel Baker, and John Tarleton colleges as well as with dis- trict champions and regional contestants from various high schools. Last year’s winners of Texas Conference championships in singles and doubles the Wildcat netters expect to repeat that performance this season. Andy Moore, defending champion in singles of the Texas Conference, and Jack Pope, who lettered in 1933 are to represent Abilene Christian College in singles at Brownwood May 10, 11. Moore and Leo Healer, letterman of 1933 who has displayed an excellent brand of tennis this season, should cop the doubles title at Brownwood on the With the city meet yet to be held results in that meet are )) (( unknown but the Wildcats should make a successful attempt in defending their wins of last year. The varsity squad of tennis men for the spring of 1934 is composed of the following: Andy Moore, Leo Healer, Jack Pope, Harold Showalter, Elbert Ander- son, Junius Carter, Velton Moser. FRESHMAN TENNIS A large number of first-year men showed interest and ability in tennis this year. In addition to intra-squad tournaments, and skirmishes with the varsity the Freshmen made a good showing in competition with Abilene High School players and with Randolph Junior College, Cisco, Texas. From the following Freshmen aspirants the varsity should be strength- ened the coming season: H. Arden Lawrence (transfer), Drexel Stokes (transfer), Morris How- ard, Kelley Newman, Bill Standley, Robert Curlee, Edgar Lee, Robbie Joe Smith, and La Gard May. )) (( GOLF Great steps toward making Abilene Christian College one of the leading contenders for the conference crown, were taken when the student body raised funds for the building of the beautiful nine hole golf course in the A. W. Club Park. With E. W. McMillan in charge, classes in golf were offered as a new part of the school curriculum. Great numbers of students enjoy the recreation offered on the new course, which is one of the few private college courses in the south. Indications are good for the ’34-’35 season. A varsity golf team was organized for the first time in the history of the school. Several matches were scheduled with conference schools and in spite of the fact that three members of the team were inexperienced in match play, A. C. C. won all con- ference matches and dropped only one to Texas Tech. Players qualifying for places were Paul Comolli No. 1, Brit Pippen No. 2, Lloyd Raymer No. 3, Charles Flint No. 4, and Maurice Roberts, alternate. With the conference meet scheduled May 10-11 the varsity should place well. Paul Comolli gives indications of bringing the conference championship to A. C. C. in its first year of team competition in the Texas Conference. Abilene Christian College Stresses_ Spiritual Growth and Development In a Christian Environment rSSSHSt Stated� ty Write for literature. THE CAMPUS SHEET “A Little Dirty, But It All Comes Out in the Wash”—Einsbert Alstein. ADVISORY BOARD IN THE DAY’S NOOSE “THE CAMPUS SHEET HOWL HEWS EDUCATIONAL “CONFESSIONS OF ASNOOPER” Nuriel (Bad Eye) Boy Frantley By Advice Artist M“mE HOGUES ’n Lizabeth BBOOR Pauline Chapple Heo (Dago) Lealer Author of “My Campused Daze” EXTRA! “THE NIGHT THAT FLOPPED” DEDICATION.... When To Be Nonchalant Did You Know!! RICHARD’S SHOE SHOP A Modern Efficient Institution WEST TEXAS BAPTIST SANITARIUM Serving the West For More Than Fifty Years THE J. M. RADFORD GROCERY COMPANY Distribute many different commodities and have busi- ness houses conveniently located in order to serve this Western Empire. The Store Where the A. C. C. Students Are Welcoir ]RV HEr r Set PRV GOODS CO. INC. WHERE TH6 PRICE- IS KIOHTI Questions and Answers Every Graduate Should Know Cash and Carry Catering to Collegians HILTON TAILOR SHOP Immaculate Cleaning Suits Made to Measure Jake Hancock, Mgr. Have You Discovered— That the College Crowd is Keen About Grissom’s Shop Collegiate? Headquarters Auto Parts and Accessories G. L. Jennings Motor Company Special Attention Given to Parties and Banquets The Wooten Collegiate Headquarters in Abilene J. C. PENNEY THE SENIORS OF ’34 HAVE THEIR DREAMS AND AMBITIONS. QUICK AND SAFE 5 CITY SERVICE TAXI RIDE THE BUS T )) 167 (( CAMPBELLS Outfitting College Men and Women . . . Expertly Fashioned . . . Sensibly Assembled . . . Moderately Minter’s “Abilene's Progressive Store” Here’s Looking at You - — 7% Minter Dry Goods Company DRI-SHEEN The Will of the Glass of 1934 of Abilene Christian College saf: LS GREETINGS!! LOVELACE HARDWARE COMPANY EVERYTHING IN HARDWARE Hollis L. Manly General Agent Amicable Life Insurance Company 716 Mims Bldg. Dial 7174 Abilene, Texas Chance for Big Pay and Opportunity for Advancement JZ™r.£= items e 'ri”' The Student Short Story Supply Company SAY! Guess who got the photograph? And is that real exchange? 0. K. Let’s see you pull a Smartie—Give that long looked-for photograph Thanks for the support—let’s go big for next year—see you in the fall. Osborn Studio PORTRAITS AND COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND KODAK FINISHING SERVICE SINCE 1889 The yarmers and Merchants National Bank The “Collegiate” Model Originated with the Young College Men, in their desire to break loose from conventional business styles. ate” models you simply follow the trend of Instinctive Style ideals. International Custom Made Clothes A. C. C. TAILORS