Clarkson University - Clarksonian Yearbook (Potsdam, NY)

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diaries L. Morgan, M. li. Chi Tau Sigma, Freshman and Senior Class Secretary, Treasurer Athletic Association, Board of Governors. Interfratarnity Council, Basketball 4 yrs. Prepared at Watertown High School. In the adjacent portrait is “Prexie” Morgan, the Sheik from Watettown He is a i|uict looking gentleman, but girls, watch your step. Many the jane has fallen before his con- vincing gaze. He is known in every quarter of the state, and even his best friends can’t account for three-quarters of his time Nevertheless, there are whisperings abroad that his vocation in the years to come will be carried on some- where in the vicinity of Rochester, but don’t misunderstand, he is a student of the highest calibre, very active in all . .udent activi.ie.' and .jolly and dependable at all times. Leonard l. Morgan, C. E. Senior Basketball. Prepared at Watertown High School Here we have “Lcn the hard working Civil. Although a Civil. uLen” is more or less of a business man, always rating high in his business courses. When, after working hard on a subject he receives a credit or an honor mark. “Len’” is the picture of contentment “ Leu has a very jocular and lively disposition, which much to his sorrow has been the cause of many skirmishes and paddlings. But after all is said and done, “Len is what we all term a jolly good fellow. Krcd L. Mott, C. E. Sigma Delta, Senior Formal Committee (4), Junior Prom Committee (3), Board of Governors (3-4), Ed-ir- Chief Integrator. Baseball (1-2). Prepared at Dean High School, Gouvoinour. N. Y. “Brute ’ is hi» more familiar name He received it. we presume, by the force with which he attacked his daily work, while in college. All rejoice in the completion of his college course ft has been hut a series of triumphs, a foretaste of what the futuro will he for him.’ Study, labor, work, this has been (he daily schedule of “Brute.” Leonard Charles Xevin. M. E. Prepared at Lowvillc Academy. Who should come next in line hut our well known true Mechanical, familiar to most of us as “Squeak.” He seldom studies yet lrie to make the Prof, believe that he knows hi:- stuff. With him, work should never he allowed to interfere with pleasure, and studies arc only secondary. In order tc take up his lanre amount of spare time, he invested in a ver sporty automobile and without a doubt many a Norma! maiden has explored its interior. thirty- four + 4

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James Kclward McNulty, C. K. Theta Pi Epsilon, Senate (2), Sunioset (2), Varsity Baseball (£ , Class Baseball (1-2) Prepared at Cham- plain Academy. Soup, ’ the bashful bey from Port Henry, since coming to Clarkson has developed a passionate fondness for the UkctcLe, Two of his brat numbers are “I Wish I Wan In Peoria.” and “Sailor's Sweetheart.” “Soup” can also sing these number and piny hia own accompaniment. As for his socia activities his rival for Chariestoiuner is yet to be found. It bus bee. rumored that he even goc tu» far as (jouveriuui to compete with the local talent there. Judging from his actions lately, it is possible that this rumor is true . It is not surprising however, that “Soup” can keep up his reputation, for vei few of us are endowed with a personality that creates a? many friend as he has. Fr;iiici S. McGowan, F„ F. ( hi Tau Sigma, dice Club, A. 1. E. E.t Secy. A. I E. L. (4), Class Football 0-2). Prepared at Augustiniu.. Academy. Here, Ladie mid Gentlemen, we have one of tlie almost, extinct species of genus homo. Mac is laboring under thc hujidicap of un Irish temperament and a Scotch name t i course, to lie fair to both name and nature, he has to extend himself a bit and he has been seen when it was hard to «.eh whether the Scotch or Irish predominated, Mac is an Elec trical, and moreover, a renowned member of the Irish Tri- umvirate which has flourished during the past year. What: Oh yes, hut she’s away down state somewhere and where .ire several well founded rumors that our hero is hot on the trail of a Southern Stale position. Oh Mac, be your age, hut i e yourself. Aubrey K. Merrill. C. 1C. V Omicron Pi Omicron, Local Editor of Integrator. Mana- ger of Baseball, Secretary of Engineering Assembly. Varsity Football Squad (1-2), Class Football anil Base- bull 1-2-3), Ciass Treasurer Freshman Yr., Sumo set (2; Prepared at Ogdcraburg Free Academy. “Doc,” as he is best known to his friends, comes from HcuveltOll. Yes, he does have nice curly hair.” You . ay it’s too bad ho drinks! No, .Vo, hardly ever except at Junio. Proms when his girl doesn’t get there. By the way, we think he holds the endurance record for dating—stayed on one for a week, once. “Doc’' is always keen for fun and excitement He is going to build bridges for the American Bridge Co. a, Elmira. I». Harry .Mercer. R. K. Sigma Delta, A. I. K. E. Prepared at Franklin Academv Barry was injected into Tech the full of 21. For four years he rurhccl through all opposing courses, resting only before exams and at times to allow the remainder of thr class to catch up to him. He did real well in his fifth Hi time is often spent in meeting ? of 'The Irish Triumvirate.' •luring and more often after games and dances. Favorite hobby is cutting cross-lots to Elm street. Pet expression is “gush darn” (at Pi Delta House). thirty-three

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Charles J. O'Brien, M. H. Omicron Pi 0micron, Band (1-2-3-4), “O'Brien’s Sync«- pators,” Basketball (1-2-3-4), Baseball (2-3). Prepared at Norfolk High School. Clap hands, here come? Charley! After due consideratior in the September of 1922, Charlie gathered liis nerves in » bundle and made his debut in Clarkson College. After «sev- eral Ffs and rumors of F s he is at last developing into : mechanical engineer. He soys he’ll graduate M. K. it itfa no- before 1930. He has also proven himself a sax’ player or no mean ability, as we have all heard when the band ’Met; loose.” He is the originator of “O'Brien's Syncoputors, which organisation held sway last year. Although Charlie is deeply interested in the institution across the street, ht finds time to he “there” whenever there is anything doing What more conic! be asked of any Tocher'.’ Leo J. (VBrien, M. K. Band (1-2 3-1), Baseball (3), Basketball (3-d). Prepar ed at Norfolk High School. ‘ Jake came to us from tlic tin city in a tin car. My, wha a good start! But this simple act robbed Norfolk of one o it.s groat nu n and Potsdam was given that Honor. Boon af ter moving to Potsdam an inclosed car took the place of the Ford and then a career was started. The first creation of public note was the formation of the O'Brien Syncopation which rendered several popular selections. But owing to the increased amount of home study and net altogether of a scho- lastic nature» this highly developed organization gave way to more important matters such as the driving of a small car and whether in dress suit or overalls. Star or Cadillac. Jake is known to us all as an honest, lifelong friend of the M. L. Do part merit. l£d vin L. Fcrkins, li. K. Sigma Delta, Secretary of Sophomore Class, Member A. 1. L. E,t Varsity Hockey Squad (1-2), Class Hocke.v (1). Prepared at Ogdenshurg Free Academy. “Perk” came to us from the Maple City. He is .starting out to win the laurels as an Electrical Engineer, hut some of us have wondered if he hasn't been specializing in Chemistry A little Jus and a little gas is all that “Perk will ask. Joseph H. Powers, C. K. Omicron Pi Omicron, President Sophomore Class, Chair- man Cl.is Athletics. Varsity Football (1-2-3 1). Baseball (I«2-3-4) ,Capt!tiit 4th yr IMS, Class Basketball (2 3-l f Hockey. Prepared at Fairport High School. i ite in the fali or’ 11 21 a little dark haired fellow came to Clarkson. He was so small that many people thought tha he was a sample uf “Gulliver's Travels, This little fellow answered to the name of Joe He was a sample of the sturdy Fairport race nf anti-farmers. It was no uncommon sight to go t« a football or baseball game and see little Joe fighting for all he was worth to bring victory to Clarkson. Joe being: so much belter than the rest of the class, finished early and is now trying to earn his living working for the America . Bridge Co.