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

Text from Pages 1 - 175 of the 1938 volume:

Wm Copyright Carl Spain EDITOR Floyd Skipwith BUSINESS MANAGER Retta Scott Garrett SOUTHWESTERN ENGRAVING E PRINTING 6 STATIONERY THE PRICKLY PEAR « for 1938 � Published by the Senior Class of Abilene Christian College Abilene § § Texas FOREWORD In the first garden of the world God placed a couple — a man and a woman. Through all the intervening time it has been His pleasure that they through association grow — The man more of woman, she of man; He, gain in sweetness and in moral height Nor lose the wrestling thews that throw the world; She, mental breadth— Nor lose the childlike in the larger mind Till at the last she set herself to man Like perfect music unto noble words. This fitting of hearts into the scheme of life has furnished the couple theme for our 1938 Prickly Pear. Between its covers we have endeavored to make records of the fullness of days for memories to refresh us through the coming years. DEDICATION Abilene Christian College exists for the sake of its students. For their benefit alone are buildings erected; for them text-books are written; for them teachers are trained to bring into clearness their relation to the world and to God; to prepare them to meet the needs of the times; to deepen their capaci- ties for enjoyment; and to lift their vision to the heights. Since on them and on their future homes Abilene Christian College does and will continue to depend, we dedicate this our twenty-third volume of the Prickly Pear to our boys and girls of YESTERDAY, of TODAY, and of TOMORROW. CONTENTS § EXECUTIVE CLASSES ORGANIZATIONS SWEETHEARTS AROUND THIS LAIR STADIUM LIFE Administration Building HE: Aren’t you glad that these walls can't talk? What his- tories they might reveal! SHE: Yes, that's a consolation in two respects. We aren't so dumb as they. sidercxbly like home Gymnasium IN MEMORIAM § It is with regret that we recall the loss during the school year of two friends of Abilene Christian Col- lege, MR. JOHN G. HARDIN whose full heart knew the value of kindness and whose generosity made us his debtors; and from our student ranks GENEVA BENNETT. Because such souls as these have been given us for a season, our hearts are lifted in prayer. EXECUTIVE Board of Directors OFFICERS PRESIDENT «� James Franklin Cox, efficient, understanding, optimistic president of Abilene Christian College since 1932 presents a strength of character, an integrity of purpose, and a firmness of will worthy of the cause for which the college stands. President Cox is a University of Texas man, having grad- uated there in 1904. As a student he was a member of the debating team, a winner in declamation, and a letter man in track. He taught public speaking in the University while doing his graduate work. He took his M. A. degree from there in 1911. He has done advanced graduate work in George Peabody Col- lege for Teachers in Nashville, Tennessee. President Cox is appreciative of student ability, and vitally interested in each activity that intensifies student appreciation. He advocates the kind of knowledge that is broadening because it is based on the foundation of all inspiration, the Bible; he be- lieves in the education which leads to aesthetic values, the arts; in that which leads to expedient values, the sciences; and in that which develops perspective values, literature. Because of his understanding and appreciation of that which leads to a fuller life, President Cox is an inspirational leader. FACULTY MARGARET ANDERSON, B. A. MRS. CLARENCE E. BALEY, B. A., M. A. AMELIA BASKERVILLE LYLIAN GRACE ARLEDGE, BERNICE BARNETT, B. A. B. A., M. A. Librarian in Training School Associate Prolessor of Home ELIZABETH BAXTER, B. A., M. A. R. C. BELL, B. A., M. A., LL. D. Associate Prolessor of English and Bible W. EARL BROWN, B. A., M. A. GILMER L. BELCHER B. S„ M. A., Ph. D. Associate Prolessor of Education TRENTIE BIRCHITT, B. A. Supervisor in English— FACULTY LEONARD BURFORD, B. A., M. A. D. W. CRAIN MRS. W. M. DOWELL MARGARET EHRESMANN, B. A. MRS. RETTA SCOTT GARRETT MRS. ORBIE GRIMSLEY GILBREATH Assistant Professor ot Speech B. A., M. A. B. A. Associate Professor of English Supervisor in the Grades JAMES E. FREEMAN, B. S„ M. A. J. P. GIBSON, B. A., M. D. Professor of Business Administration College Physician ISSf.G'l FACULTY HOMER HAILEY, B. A. FERN HOLLAR, B. A., M. Instructor in Bible Instructor in Spanish and En CRYSTEL HEAD, B. S. HOSEA Secretary Assistant I A. MRS. C. I. LEWIS, B. A., M. A and Physics 5. LOCKE, B. A. rctor in Art mrs. ora McFarland Hostess oI Mens Hall J. HAROLD MILES, B. A. MRS. GRACE TEMPLETON Matron ol Dining Hall—Dietitian A. B. MORRIS, B. S. G. C. MORLAN, B. A., M. A., Ph. D. Psychology and Head BURNYA MAE MOORE, B. S. FACULTY MRS. REBECCA MORRIS, B. A. ELIZABETH NELSON, B.S., B.A., M.A. ESSIE RAMBO, B. A. Supervisor in Public Speaking Associate Protessor ol Library Supervisor in the Grades in Academy Science and Librarian MARCUS EVANS MULLINS RUBY POWERS, B. A. B. A., M. A., Ph. D. Supervisor in Spanish and English Prolessor ol Mathematics CHARLES H. ROBERSON, B.A., M.A. G. A. SCRUGGS. B. A. MRS. W. C. SIKES, B. A. Professor of Bible and Biblical Supervisor in History Supervisor in the Grades HOWARD L. SCHUG B. A., M. A., Ph. D. WILLIAM C. SIKES, B. A., M. A. Superintendent ol Demonstration School, Bible and Mathematics FACULTY W. R. SMITH, B. A., M. A. A. B. TENNY, B. A., M. A. MILDRED SELLARS TREAT, B. A. Associate Professor o Social Supervisor in Science—Academy Assisfan Librarian PAUL SOUTHERN, M. A. J. W. TREAT, B. A., M. A. Instructor in Bible Associate Professor Spanish ELISHIA DEANE WALKER, Associate Professor of Natural Science JEWELL WATSON, B. A., M. A. Professor o English and Head of NORENE WATSON, B. A., B. F. A. Supervisor in Music W. M. YOWELL, B. A., M. A. Associate Professor of Psychology and Social Science EVABEL VAUGHAN Student Council Representing the student point of view, the Student Council of Abilene Christian Col- lege serves as a link between students and faculty. As expressed by its constitution its purpose is to co-operate in the promotion and integration of student activities in the school, and to serve as the executive body of the Students' Association. It is the duty of the Council to sponsor several all-school entertainments during fresh- man week at the beginning of school and to assist in every other way possible in getting new students to feel at home. After the first week the council begins a regular course of producing chapel programs, occasional radio programs, and various all-college func- tions. A schedule of intramural sports is developed. In the spring the council sponsors the annual all-student day, at which time students take over administrative offices of the school and elect student teachers for all classes for the day. In addition to these items, suggestions for better campus life and government are made to college administrative officials. Toward the end of the year, elections for the ensuing year take place. Twelve officers of the Students' Association—president, vice-president, secretary, yell leader, junior repre- sentative, forensic manager, two athletic council representatives, and the four class presi- dents compose this executive body. Stevens Orr McGregor Gamer McCaleb Cox Beadles Billingsley Kelcy McCook Cure Wilson Oh Dear Christian College «� Oh, dear Christian College, we love you Our dear Alma Mater, today; Like the stars shining brightly above you, Your lame shall shine brightly lor aye. To you we'll prove faithful and loyal While ever upholding the right, And gladly well give forth the royal Three cheers for the purple and white. Then we'll pledge our love to Christian, To her is honor due; While we gaily sing, let praises ring For our Alma Mater true. We gathered while safe in your keeping Bright jewels of wisdom and truth, Preparing life's field for the reaping. Improving the days of our youth. Whenever the call comes for service Well answer with hearts true and right, In home, field, shop, pulpit, or office, Well honor the purple and white. Still upward and onward we're pressing To win the great battle of life, True courage and brave hearts possessing We'll never grow faint in the strife. And when our life's journey is ended, And sunset is shrouded by night, In the warm after glow we'll see blended The beauteous purple and white. CLASSES OTIS GARNER FOREST ORR President Vice-President BLANCHE BANOWSKY Secretary CLASS OF 1938 MANERA CRASS Leader, Girls' Train Alpha Chi; W Club; 1 LOUIE CURE .... B. S. JSSSfiSS SENIORS «rater DOROTHY ESTES ...........Monahar J. FRANK FARMER . a1?' JEWELL FOGARTY SENIORS CLAUDE A. GUILD . S;?S! City SENIORS SENIORS SENIORS SENIORS M. L. VAUGHN ... B.S. Pre-Med Club; Kitten Klub, '34-'38; Ellen H. Richards, '36-'38; Ko Jo Kai, '34-'38. N. M. CLASS OF 1939 JUNIORS Abilene Abernathy, George E....................Brownwood Back, Charlie Marie .......................Dumas Ballard, Manly ..........................Abilene Beamon, Norman H............................Hico Branch, Maidens........................ Abilene Buchanan, Parthenia .................Big Spring Clarida, Ruth .............................Vernon Coffman, Kate......................Granite, Okla. Copeland, Martha .......................Childress JUNIORS Cox, Mary Goree Daugherity, Jack Fort JUNIORS McBee, Calloway .. McCaleb, Earl .... McClung, Paul..... McMillan, Elizabeth Jacobs, E. W............. Nashville, Tenn. ........Hawley Merwin, Helen..........................Port Arthur Milam, Mildred..........................Eliasville Morlan, G. C. Jr...........................Abilene Nottingham, Roscoe.........................Abilene Passmore, Bernard..........................Pleuna Thlrly-live JUNIORS Puckett, Mildred................Carlsbad, N. M. Reynolds, James ..........................Lelia Lake Rogers, Marcella ........................Qucmah Scott, Rex..............................Abilene Smithson, Edna Mae .....................Dalhart Starkes, Georgia Lou ..............Altus, Okla. Stimson, Elva .... Swearingen, Vivian Teel, Gordon ..... Verdon, Edna Mae Voss, Stanley ... Webb, L. D........ Wilson, F. W...................Los Angeles, Calif. Woods, Paul ...............................Swenson Young, Billie Ruth ........................Abilene Wheeler, Joyce ...................Prospect, Term. Zellner, Louise............................Lorcdne Busby, Naomi ............................. Abilene .Gotebo, Okla. .Wilson, Okla. SEWELL COX LOUIE WELCH President Vice-President LAGINIA SELMAN Secretary CLASS OF 1940 SOPHOMORES Allen, Anna Lee.........................Sanderson Bailey, Ben......................Kansas City, Mo. Badge� , Marjorie......................Port Arthur Beauchamp, Joetta .........................Snyder Bennett, Edith Foutz .....................Lubbock Bickle, Hazel ...........................Cleburne Black, J. O......................Seminole, Okla. Boone. Mery Sue Bircham. Fern Colley. Una Joe Clonts. Mildred Carmel, Lloyd Cook. Charlene Count. Erma Faye Fort Stockton Pampa Abilene Clyde Lovington. N M. Brecken ridge Abilene Cox, Sewell ................................Canyon Craig, N. P.................................Vernon Davis, Orelia .............................Lubbock Davis, Ouida.........................South Bend Deveny, Esther .............................Austin Dick, Charles..............................Abilene Drennon, L. G......................Sulphur Springs Drennon, Robert ............................Tahoka SOPHOMORES Elrod, J. W... Epperson, Kathryn French, Jo Kathryn Fry, Douglas..... Garrison, Mary Jane Gibbs, Raymond .. . . .......Brady .Sterling City . . . Abilene . . Levelland Glass, Martha Raye . Goodnight, Charles . Grade, Mattie Jo .... Green, Fern......... Griffin, Marjorie Guthrie, Emma Sue . Heath, Frances .......... Henthom, Leon .Kansas City, Mo. SOPHOMORES Kolly. V. W. l.owis, Jock McCnlob, Paulino North, Chorles W.lcox. Arii-. Coder Bayou Lubbock Prico. William Dellas SOPHOMORES Mi. Ccrlm Clovis. N. M Wukiiop, Kolson Waller. Robert Balli:i i©r Abilere Manyur:., Okla. Scott, Ho.on Pooil Sheltcn. Ruth Skellon. W. R. Wold:. I ouio Wlire, 1.1 sic Sloten JOE BEADLES ROBERT HOLTON MAXINE SMITH Secretary CLASS OF 1941 FRESHMEN Allen, James............ Hale Center Parkersburg. W. Va. Fulton. Ky. Bixler. I.loyd Bradley. Mable Bryan, ,'oye Burk. Mary Louise Cathey. Varie Chenauli. Billy Chenaull. Sidney Eden Wirt. Okia. Clapp. Ice Allen Ccgdeil. Gar,ten Cole. Shirley Cox, Tyson Slctcn FRESHMEN FRESHMEN Mayfield, Frances FRESHMEN Room. Boyd Roberson, Bob Sellars. E. |. Sosebce, Mexelie Merkel Straley. Elsie Clyde Sullivan. Jimndc Nei! Gooalelt Taylor, Dot Spur Walker, Allor. Mineral Wells Waller. Ted Scar Antonio While, Cebu Wood, Ncorr.! Caldwell. Idaho Chillicolhe TRAINING SCHOOL ACADEMY EXTRAS § ORGANIZATIONS HONOR and RELIGIOUS A Club OFFICERS John Stevens ................... Otis Garner..................... Forest Orr...................... Jack Reynolds .................. G. C. Morlan .............. ...........President ......Vice-President . Secretary-Treasurer . . Serqeant-at-Arms W Club Hope Reed ...........................................President Vivian Day .....................................Vice-President LaVerne McGregor ....................................Secretary Alpha Chi OFFICERS O. H. Tollman...................................President Lucille Wilmeth............................Vice-President Weldon Bennett..................................Treasurer Trentie Birchitt......................Permanent Secretary Elizabeth Nelson Sponsor Evangelistic Forum Raymond Kelcy ..............Chairman, First Semester Marton Crass................Chairman, Second Semester The Evangelistic Forum is composed of the preacher students of the college. This is not a club but a class in which young preachers discuss their common prob- lems and are taught by more experienced preachers. This class meets each Friday evening. Usually a faculty member speaks, occasionally a visiting evan- gelist addresses the group, and at other times talks are made by some of the young men, and debates on important religious issues are conducted. Preachers from many states attend Abilene Chris- tian College. Here they have the opportunity of re- ceiving instructions from some of the greatest teachers in the church, and this they receive daily. Each Lord's Day many of these students preach in various places. Not only do they study the Word daily but they help to carry out the Great commission in going to teach others. son, Wilmeth, Yaler. Girls' Training Class OFFICERS Manera Crass....................Leader, First Semester Lucille Wilmeth.................Leader, Second Semester Kathryn Molloy ................................Reporter Mrs. Hosea Lewis................................Sponsor Mrs. Charles H. Roberson........................Sponsor College in the fall of 1935 for the purpose of studying woman's The leaders of the class for 1937-38 have been Misses Manera mnm fl Capella Chorus OFFICERS Robert Hornbaker Ruth Clarida Leonard Burford . ...........President . Secretary-Treasurer ............Director This has been an active year both on and off the campus for the A Capella Chorus. The annual Christ- mas caroll party was enjoyed by some fifty members the night of December 17th. Two choruses broadcast over WFAA, Dallas, were high spots in an interesting radio schedule. The first week in May twenty of the chorus mem- bers toured parts of Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas in one of the most outstanding tours ever taken by an A. C. C. organization. Congregations were visited, high schools were acquainted with our school, and several broadcasts were enjoyed during the week. A sacred song concert was presented on the last Sunday evening of the school year. LEONARD BURFORD The Wildcat Band D. W. Crain sk gp §% =st Msgs. SI- SS ” lSr™“ E S£? OFFICERS Vice-President Kyle Crain MUSIC AND SPEECH ARTS-- LANGUAGE § Melpomenean Players OFFICERS John Holton ......... Kathryn Roberson.... Ross Beauman......... Miss Margaret Ehresman .........President . Secretary-Treasurer ....Stage Manager ...........Sponsor Raymond Kelcy Don H. Morris . Gavel Club OFFICERS L'Alliance Francaise OFFICERS John Holton ..................................President Forest Orr ..............................Vice-President G. C. Morlan Jr...............................Secretary Fern Hornback .................................Reporter Mrs. Clarence E. Baley..........................Sponsor The membership of L'Alliance Francaise is com- posed of students from the first, second, and third year French classes. As indicated by the motto To learn by having a good time, the purpose of the club is to afford its members an opportunity to enrich their class work in French with entertainment which will, at the same time, be instructive. Talks on France and French culture, songs, conversational games, anecdotes, and stunts of various kinds enliven the club programs. Outstanding events of the club year were the social at the home of Madame Baley, and the celebration of Noel in the parlors of the Girls' Hall. Ellen H. Richards OFFICERS LaVerne McGregor ....................... . . .President Blanche Banowsky ...............................Vice-President Cecile Irene Reed................................. . Secretary Miss Burnya Mae Moore . ...........................Sponsor Miss Lillian Arledge...................................Sponsor The Ellen H. Richards Club is composed of about eighty girls interested in Home Eco- Dmics and the problems that are set forth by the domestic arts. The main social event was the annual banquet held January 15, at the Hotel Wooten. Quartet These four young men were selected from the A Capella Chorus in the fall try-outs. They have done splendid work in presenting chapel programs, and performing on other PUBLICATIONS Press Club OFFICERS Louie Welch.....................President, First Semester O. H. Tollman...................President, Second Semester Chanda Brown.....................................Secretary The Prickly Pear EDITORIAL STAFF Carl Spain .........................Editor G. C. Morlan Jr...........Assistant Editor Mrs. Retta Scott Garrett...........Sponsor Price King..................Feature Editor Fern Hornback . . Lanelle Caruthers Monte Keagy .. Led Jay.......... . . Humor Editor Snapshot Editor . . Sports Editor . . Assistant Artist CARL SPAIN In the endless attempt to preserve a record of those joyous, carefree days in words and pictures, I find my- self full of thanks to the ones that have understood and assisted. To Mrs. Garrett I want to express my deepest appre- ciation. Kind, hard-working, sympathetic, inspira- tional—she is a real sponsor. To my successors: Cherish her friendship and feel free to call on her; she wants to do her part. She has meant more to me as a friend and a guide than I imagined anyone could be. Our little office, pictured on the following page, has been a scene of ceaseless activity throughout the year. I am grateful to the following for their willing aid in the production of the Prickly Pear: G. C. Mor- lan Jr., Price King, Fern Hornback, Lanelle Caruthers, Monte Keagy, and Led Jay. Others have been kind enough to offer assistance; I wish every one could have had a part. —CARL SPAIN. Office Scene The Prickly Pear BUSINESS STAFF Floyd Skipwith..........................Business Manager George Abernathy..............Assistant Business Manaqei Gaston Cogdell ...............................Sales Staff Duard Little .................................Sales Staff June Walker.........................................Sales Staff As Business Manager of the 1938 Prickly Pear I wish to express my deepest appreciation to a staff that has labored so faithfully with me. Advertising had to be sold, copy collected, placards printed, and annual sales had to be carried on throughout the year. To George Abernathy, Gaston Cogdell, Led Jay, June Walker, Duard Little, Reba Jo Billingsley, Charles Eudaly and the different class committees who have worked so tirelessly with me, I give my greatest thanks. Were these portions left to a single individual, the burden would become almost unbearable; but when assisted so faithfully by members of the staff, it really becomes a pleasure. —FLOYD SKIPWITH. FLOYD SKIPWITH Business Manager The Optimist STAFF Samuel E. Blackwell..........................Editor Louie Welch........Business Manager, First Semester Russell Redman Business Manager, Second Semester O. H. Tollman.............................Associate Editor Hope Reed......................................Copy Editor Silas Triplett......................Religious Editor Paul Southern.......................Faculty Adviser A.C.C.'s official publication for news, discussions, editorials, and opinions of the students is the seven column weekly newspaper, The Optimist, published and edited by the students. Each year The Optimist conducts a contest among the classes, each class having complete charge of the paper during the week. This year's class editors and business managers respectively were: seniors, O. H. The Optimist Tallman, Hope Reed, and John Sosebee; juniors, G. C. Morlan, George Abernathy; sophomores, Leon Hen- thorn, Herman Johnston; freshmen, Loyd Bixler, Gas- ton Cogdell, Thelma Jolliffe. This year's local TIPA writing contest resulted in 112 entries consisting of more than 250 pages of ma- terial in 15 divisions. The winning entry of each division was sent to the state officials at the TIPA at Kingsville, Texas. Samuel Blackwell, the editor, with the able assist- ance of O. H. Tallman and Hope Reed, has endeav- ored to give the students what they wanted in a col- lege newspaper. Included in its work were problems common to all, and the necessary have-outs, all given with that Optimistic state of mind. Editor and business manager were chosen by mem- bers of the press club, and the staff members selected by them. The Pickwickian Club OFFICERS Leon Henthom Thelma Jolliffe . Gaston Cogdell ........President ....Vice-President Business Manager The Pickwickians are the Abilene Christian College contributors of creative writing in various fields of lit- erature. Their contributions go to the publication of the Pickwicker, the College Magazine. For the first time in history the group is publishing an issue each semester. This year they have entered their magazine and individual numbers in the TIPA contest; they have entertained with a chapel program of original work; and they will close the year with a formal party at which time the honor contributor of the year will be determined. Miss Jewell Watson and Mrs. Retta Scott Garrett are sponsors of the club. Second semester members: Carl Spain, O. W. Sel- lers, Velma Haskew, Emily Chowning, Iola Faye Cure, Emma Sue Guthrie. SOCIAL Cadettes CADETTE RANKS Betty Holloway .................... Billie Ruth Young.................. Laginia Selman .................... Floy Hood ......................... Esther Deveny...................... Ruthelle Gray ..................... Fern Green......................... ..........General Lieutenant General . Brigadier General ...........Colonel Lieutenant Colonel .............Major ...........Captain On Armistice day of 1932 a group of A.C.C. girls with the purpose of developing a spirit of loyalty to the ideals of the college and of encouraging a friendly attitude among the students, met and or- ganized themselves into a club which they called Cadettes. The club is military in theme. Its colors, plati- num and royal blue, are military. Its officers have military titles. Its pledges are privates until after The season was started with rush parties for the new Cadettes. During the annual home coming ex-Cadettes were entertained at a waffle supper at the Wilson. In the spring a military tea was given at the home of Mrs. W. R. Smith, Com- mander-in-Chief. A spring picnic for the soldiers was given and the year was climaxed with the annual banquet on May seventh. G. A. T. A. OFFICERS Lanelle Caruthers . . Reba Jo Billingsley Cecil e Irene Reed . . Maldene Branch . . . Vice-President ......Secretary Second Semester Pledges Pauline Green The G.A.T.A., oldest social club on the cam- pus, was formed to promote a closer mutuality among girls and to uphold the ideals of Abilene Christian College. That motive is still being advanced by the present membership. Rush parties for 1937-38 were climaxed by the colorful presentation of the first semester pledges in the home of the club's ex-sponsor, Mrs. Walter H. Adams. The main event of the first semester was the week-end house party in the home of Sarah Lee McCaleb at Anson. The second semester was ushered in with the tra- ditional all-day G.A.T.A. Hunt, March second, on the Hailey Ranch. Under the sponsorship of Amelia Baskerville of Nashville, Tennessee, the club will terminate its social year with the annual banquet at the Hilton Hotel. Ko-Jo-Kai the OFFICERS Totsy Robison .............President Katherine Roberson........Sec; Virginia Walker ... Vice-President Charlexa Jones.............Re; For the purpose of creating closer bonds of friendship and loyalty school, stimulating social activities, and bringing its members to a greater ap- preciation of the real values of life, a group of girls organized the club—Ko-Jo- Kai in 1921, carrying out the Japanese motif in all activities. Its membership is chosen on a basis of personality, high ideals, moral character, and the ability to adjust to the college environment. Initiating the social season, a dinner was held No- vember first with rushees as guests. Climaxing the rush season, the pledges were introduced at a formal presentation held in the Hilton Hotel with the mem- bers of other social clubs as guests. Pledges intro- duced were: Nancy Moyers, Jo Frankie Leathers, Mil- dred McClung, Judy Jones, and Clarice McMillan. The annual Homecoming breakfast was held at the Hotel Wooten with many ex-Kojies present. Before Christ- mas a party was held during which the members exchanged gifts around the Christmas tree. In March the club was hostess to the GATA's, PALS, and Cadettes at an elaborate open-house held in the parlors of the Girls' Hall. Kleta Bell Holt, a new pledge, was presented. Climaxing the year the annual spring banquet was held April 24. Mrs. A. B. Morris, an ex-Kojie, served as sponsor for the club. P. A. L. S. OFFICERS Doris Clonts ...................................... President Margaret Ann Williams..........................Vice-President Harriette Rogers .........................Secretary-Treasurer Mildred Clonts ..............................Sergeant-at-Arms Naomi Busby................................Reporter-Historian 1938 marks the thirteenth anniversary of the P.A.L.S. social club in A.C.C. In 1935 the group was organized Trojans Earl McCaleb Floyd Skipwith . John Sosebee . Rayborn Landers With spears set, their shields agleam, and plumes flying, the Trojans, galloped off for the great conquest of 1937-38. In November their spirits were strengthened by the Homecoming of Ex- Trojans and by a hearty breakfast. As the Yule Season approached, the Warriors' thoughts turned to celebration. The scent of frying steak mingled with other enticing edibles as each W arrior and his Spartan Queen raised their voices in songs and joviality. The ranks were strengthened by the addition of ten new Warriors, namely, Pat Amaon, Duard Little, E. W. Hendricks, Gene Sosebee, Thurman Jones, Red Stromquist, Joe Bob Sparks, Howard Lumley, Harold Persky, and Stanley McKeevers. Formal rites were in order and each new member was tested for his courage. These Warriors, after hav- ing endured much pain and woe, were duly ac- claimed Trojans. On April first, the holiday spirit invaded the War- riors' camp and sent them feasting and laughing with their damsels in the wilds of Taylor County. Climaxing the entire activities of the year, the Warriors and their fair maidens gathered in the Hilton Hotel for the annual banquet. And thus, in the midst of pleasant memories, the year of 1937-38 came to an end. A year never to be forgotten by the Trojans. SWEETHEARTS Jeraldine and Maxine McCaleb Miss Pauline Green Miss Maxine Smith Miss Vivian Day Miss Mary Jane Garrison Miss Lila McWhirter The method of choosing the beauties of the year was a democratic one. Each class chose from its number four representatives. During the Valentine sea- son twelve of these made their appearance through a giant heart on a stage beautifully decorated for the occasion, where she was met by her escort. At the close of their pro- gram the girls stood in graceful array while the large observant audience cast votes by ballot-each for the beauty of his choice. AROUND THIS LAIR Home Coming WHO'S WHO Vivian Day STADIUM Coachinq Staff A. B. MORRIS Coach Bugs Morris, the greatest devotee of Athletics in A.C.C., is a promoter of clean playing which is characteristic of Christian men. Morris is a graduate of Texas A. M., and received his football training under Dana X. Bible. He is a fellow-well-met, and is liked by students, fac- ulty members and patrons. Hats off to Coach ! W. M. DOWELL Some people wear on and some wear off with the knowing. W. M. Dow- ell wears on. He is an A-l physical director. He gives instructions in tum- bling, archery, and tennis. At whatever he works he is a sportsman whom we like to call friend. GILMER L. BELCHER Gilmer L. Belcher is a Ph. D. who knows his track. Coach Belcher was an outstanding track man at N. T. S. T. C. The Wildcats count themselves fortunate in having as their guide a man who makes the building of good bodies comparable with the development of mentality. 'C Club FOOTBALL Burton Adams Garvin Beauchamp Henry Bennett Carl Coleman Lloyd Connell Sewell Cox Wesley Cox Tyson Cox Earl Durham Thurman Jones Rayborn Landers Earl McCaleb Elmo McCook Stanley McKeever James Nelson Forest Orr Graham Orr Paul Pate Harold Persky Dural Sanders Leo Scott Bernard Shelansky Red Stromquist Gene Sosebee W. F. James Chesley McDonald J. O. Black Granville Hastings J. C. Hicks Bill Johnson Kendall Jones Stanley McKeever James Miller Gene Price Leon Reese Benton Riddle Forest Beavers Louie Cure Wilson Dowell Otis Garner Elmo McCook TENNIS Football WILDCATS FOR 1937 A. B. Morris .................Coach Forest Orr .................Captain The Wildcats purred through a very unsuccesslul season, but the prospects for the coming season will make excellent, copy for next year's Prickly Pear. This year's squad, made up mostly of freshmen, was outstanding in defense but lacked that scoring punch in their offense. The aerial attack was strong and showed itself cap- able of becoming the mainstay of the Wildcats' offensive game. The showing that the team made this year is proof enough that Coach Morris needed new material from which to mold the future Wildcat teams. It is, therefore, fitting to give praise to Bugs Morris and his coaching ability for the past, and we predict for him a champion team next year and the years to follow. The scores of each game show that the Wildcats did not lose a game by more than seven points in conference play. Stromquist, end, was voted without doubt as the best end man in the Texas Confer- ence. Several other players showed outstanding ability at their various positions. With our present squad and the new material coming in for next year we have the assurance of the best football team that Abilene Christian College has ever known. We will miss those eight men who have played their last game for A.C.C., but we know that they will make better men, having been under the guidance of a real coach and a Christian man, We bid farewell to: Mousy Shelansky, Forest Orr, Mose McCook, Louie Cure, Rayborn Landers, Leo Scott, Cob Coleman, and Burton Adams.. Landers, Shelansky, and Persky come in to stop McMurry's attempt at right end. McCALEB Junior 160 Back STROMQUIST S. COX Sophomore 200 Guard ADAMS Senior 202 Tackle BASKETBALL CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS A.C.C.. A.C.C.. A.C.C.. A.C.C.. A.C.C.. A.C.C.. A.C.C.. A.C.C.. A.C.C.. SCORING RESULTS .32 Texas Tech 22 A.C.C. .19 Texas Tech 47 A.C.C. .40 St. Mary's.......27 A.C.C. 40 St. Mary's..... 20 A.C.C. . 38 Howard Payne . 36 A.C.C. . .36 Trinity ........28 A.C.C. .45 Trinity ........34 A.C.C. .31 Howard Payne .36 A.C.C.. . 39 Daniel Baker . . 25 A.C.C. .29 .46 .45 .42 .36 .36 .48 .52 .46 Southwestern Southwestern McMurry Austin .... Austin .... Daniel Baker St. Edwards . St. Edwards McMurry .25 .23 .25 .17 26 .34 .34 .37 .31 A side-court shot by Hastings in the open- ing minutes of the second hardwood tilt with McMurry. Jones stops a pass by McCasland in a mid- BLACK Guard RIDDLE Jones shoots one as Riddle and Black co- operate against Mc- Murry. Yell Leaders, busy on the Indians' floor. There was plenty of pep that night! STROMQUIST BEAVERS BEAUCHAMP BEADLES AYERS TRACK § STOCK SHOW TENNIS ON THE HOME COURTS Doubles — Jones and Elrod face Sellars and Taylor across the net. Singles — Taylor and Elrod; Sellars and JONES TAYLOR MARSHALL HEATHINGTON ELROD HUMOR and ADS CHARLES MORRIS: Mother, do mission- aries go to heaven? MRS. MORRIS: Certainly. CHARLES: Do cannibals? MRS. MORRIS: I should think not. CHARLES: Well, if a cannibal eats a mis- sionary he'll have to go, won't he? MRS. GARRETT: Billy Chennault, this es- say on My Mother is just the same as your brother's. BILLY: Yes'm. Sidney and I have the same mother. BOYD REESE (At the Cafe): We were slowly starving to death, but we cut up our boots and made soup of them. LAGINIA: Sh, not so loud! G. C. might hear you! J. C. MANN (During final exam): Are you sure question six is in the text? DR. MORLAN: Certainly. J. C.: Well, I can't find it. SENIOR! a£2Gk JUNIOR! SOPHOMORE! v.V FRESHMAN! ■vfr You’ll Find Your Classmates At COMPLETELY AIR CONDITIONED (By Frigidaire) WEST OF WOOTEN HOTEL ON 3RD Going Places? It's up to you and the way you plan your course. You seniors . . . ready to enter college ... or business . . . plan well your course . .. and put all you have into the execution of your plan. As a store ... we have ... and are Going Places. From a very small beginning 38 years ago we have serve your needs in clothes for graduation occasions. • i� , MINTER'S m, Phone 6246 Ambu ance Service HJa LAUGHTER UNDERTAKING COMPANY 1907 to 1938 LION HARDWARE CO. Everything in Hardware” Westinghouse Electric Refrigerators Philco Radios—Matag Washers East of Post Office Phone 321 Abilene, Texas COMPLIMENTS OF H. O. WOOTEN FRANCES McGUIRE: Thelma, what does argument pro and con mean? THELMA JOLLIFFE: The pro is your con- vincing and unanswerable statement, while the con is the contemptible dribble the other person uses. ROSS BAUMAN stood gazing longingly at the enticing display in a haberdasher's win- dow. ALVA LEE MULLICAN stopped to in- quire if he were thinking of buying the mark- ed-down lavender silk shirt. No! replied ROSS, wistfully, the only thing that fits me ready-made is a handker- The height of incompetence is a drum ma- jor with an inferiority complex. CONRAD HAYS: I wish I could be like a RANVILLE HASTINGS: Like a river? In CONRAD: Stay in my bed, and yet follow my course. DON MORRIS: What do you mean, young fellow, by telling it over the campus that my head was made of solid ivory? TOM BASKERVILLE: I'm sorry, but I never used such language. I merely said that 'You carried more osseous matter above your shoulders than any other man I ever met'. DON MORRIS: Well, now, that's differ- DR. GIBSON: Do you take a cold shower in the morning? DORIS CLONTS: Yes, I always have grapefruit for breakfast. BEST WISHES A.C. C. May We Take This Opportunity For Thanking Our Many Friends of A. C. C. For Their Cooperation During the Past Year. Our Associations Have Been Most Pleasant. HiltonHotr Serving Abilene and West Texas F. L. BRUMIT, Mgr. WestTexas Utilities Company LIGHT BEGINS AT ONE “BUTCH WINBORN: Darling will you be my wife? JANE SMITH: Will you always let me do just what I like? BUTCH: Certainly. JANE: Can mother live with us? BUTCH: Of course, dear. JANE: Will you always give me money when I ask for it? BUTCH: Willingly, my pet. JANE: I'm sorry. I could never marry any one so silly! COLLEGE CLOTHES =Made Expressly For — S. Q. CLOTHIERS A LABEL OF DISTINCTION FOR STYLE MINDED MEN—Men who are convinced there is neither satisfaction nor economy without quality. That's a lovely diamond pin you have in your tie, Bro. Roberson. I did not know you were rich enough to own such a valuable piece of jowelry. Quite so, replied Bro. Roberson, a friend left me a thousand dollars in his will to pur- chase a stone to his memory. This is the MELVIN GILLILAND: Dad, you are a lucky m MR. GILLILAND: How's that? MELVIN: You won't have to buy me any school books next year. I'm taking all this year's work over again. E. W. HENDRICKS: Two dollars for pulling one tooth. You earn your money easy. Two dollars for a few seconds' work. DOCTOR REESE: If you like I can draw it more slowly. L. G. DRENNON (selling shoes): Here's a good strong pair, sir; last you a lifetime. BROTHER FREEMAN: Good. That's the kind of thing I've been looking for. I'll take those. L. G.: Thank you, sir. Will one pair be enough. A Modern Efficient Institution Bronchoscopy-X-Ray-Radium-Obstetrical Three Operating Rooms-Laboratory Service HENDRICK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL E. M. COLLIER, Superintendent Mr e Tlh u r w amms Abilene, Texas YOUR OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER 'Ufis. eJfou c of J3ettex Pfiototjiafiliy One Hundred Thitly-eighl CONGRATULATIONS A. C. C. ON THIRTY-TWO YEARS OF ACTIVE GROWTH IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION The WOOTEN Special attention given to school functions of every kind Banquets, Dinners, Luncheons, and other social affairs Bob Westbrook, Manager 3§iS£r- LEADERSHIP The Largest and Nicest Shine Bar in Abilene OPEN EVENINGS NO-DE-LA SHOP Best Equipped Shop in West Texas JIM H. JOHNSTON, Owner and Manager 1034 N. Second St. Abilene, Texas Bulova Watch Headquarters High Grade Watch and Jewelry Repairing REX A. SMITH JEWELER Where Gems of Gold Are Fairly Sold A rich aunt sent MR. McCALEB twenty-five dollars and asked him to send his twin girls for a week's holiday, as she had never met them. A few days later a charming girl pre- sented herself at her home and with her came a note which read: Dear Agnes, here is Jeraldine, one of the twins. The other is ex- actly the same. MISS WALKER was lecturing on the scalp. What is dandruff? she asked. Chips off the old block, replied RUSSELL REDMAN. THIS BOOK IS BOUND Kingscraft Cover Manufactured by THE KINGSPORT PRESS, Inc. Kingsport, Tennessee EXPLORER: Why, you shouldn't com- plain about sack lunches. When I was in the arctic I used to live on candles and blubber. THOMAS PICKLE: Well, if I had to eat can- dles, I guess I would too. CLAUDE GUILD had preached for an hour and a quarter on the Prophets—all the great- er Prophets and then the minor ones in turn. Now we come to Habakkuk, he said, where shall we put him? He can have my seat, said a wearied listener. I'm going home. Hollis L. Manly General Agent mi infiiirig Amicable Life Insurance r!!l!ll!!!r� � � Company in fKi fe iflL Mims Building Dial 7174 ABILENE, TEXAS Home Office Building Congratulations Prickly Pear Editors A. C. C. BOOK STORE °B SORORITY SHOP S2 | 's=s£;“ j -S | |,aseSas. Style Without Extravagance THE OLD ESTABLISHED BANK Farmers and Merchants National Bank G. R. WRAGG Service Station H. C. Gasoline Opaline and Pennsylvania Motor Oil BOB HORNBAKER: You look positively beautiful tonight. EMMA SUE GUTHRIE: Oh, you flatterer. f ecogntoed 16' t0 LANDON Jew HILL STANDARD OIL PRODUCTS Atlas Tires, Tubes and Batteries, Guaranteed Standardized Washing and Lubrication Standard Service Station Be Smart and Thrifty in Collegiate Clothes From CAMPBELLS Your Favorite Store HIGGINBOTHAM-BARTLETT CO. GOOD LUMBER Holly’s Electric Music - Music Supplies Radio Repairing Radios Cox Typewriter Exchange A. C. C. Book Store «SffiSS?- If It’s “Cities Service” It Has To Be Good CITIES SERVICE Best Wishes to “The Prickly Pear” and Its Continued Success” •a :d On The Campus, Or at Your Favorite Druggist— You Will Find and BETTER CANDIES” A Real Help At Ten, Two and Four Drink a Bite to Eat DR. PEPPER BOTTLING CO. Abilene, Texas PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY Physicians and Surgeons J. P. GIBSON, M. D. JOSEPH DALY, M. D. DAVIDSON McMAHON R. A. MADDOX PANHANDLE ABSTRACT CO. C. L. PRICHARD, M. D. DR. L. J. PICKARD EARLE D. SELLERS, M. D. HOTEL WOOTEN PHARMACY DR. L. F. GRUBBS DR. WALTER R.SIVLEY DR. JOE E. BUSBY DR. MINTON RAMSEY Patronize Prickly Pear Advertizers The electric chair has something to do with “ deterring criminals, but the proper place to MILDRED McCLUNG: Humph! I don't see 948 POSITIONS COMPLIMENTS OF FRANKLIN’S Abilene, Lubbock, Wiehila Fells, Dallas, Texas |j Abilene, Texas Compliments of a Friend '(d Zz daJtsx to doUzcj ian.± adf. d. d. ddanzri and Jd(i oz ■zddzfiaL’izxi. At the Campu Phone 3919 AFTERWORD In our closing word it is fitting that we wish every success for the staff of '39. We've cleaned the office for you. Copy sheets, mounting boards, picture cuttings, and advertising copy no longer cover the tables and desk. Everything is in order for you to begin your labors. Standing on the outside adding the finishing touches, our minds travel meanderingly over the many pleasant experiences that have been ours while working in our little office. Through- out our activities our guiding star has been: The complete satis- faction of our fellow-students. If this epitome of your activities in A.C.C. pleases you, we are happy. We trust that in years to come the Prickly Pear for 1938, with its color scheme of Purple and White, may help you to grasp once more the atmosphere of love, friendship and service which pervaded our campus, and to appreciate the wholesomeness of our associations here. CARL SPAIN FLOYD SKIPWITH