Clemson University - Taps Yearbook (Clemson, SC)

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G. SHANKUN Mr. Shanklin — Born at Richland farm, in Oconee County, July 22, 1871. Entered South Carolina Military Academy at the Citadel, October 1, 1889; graduated July 14, 1893 ; came to Clemson, February, 1894. THOMAS WADLINGTON KEITT Thomas Wadlington Keitt — Born near Columbia, S. C, January 11, 1859 ; was graduated at Virginia Military Institute in 1878. He was elected without application, on the day of graduation, Assistant Professor of Mathematics at his Alma Mater, which position he filled until 1889, when he resigned to accept the principalship of Ruthford Academy. In 1902, he was elected Assistant Professor of English of Clemson College. ARTHUR BUIST BRYAN Arthur Buist Bryan, B. S. — Born at Barnwell, S. C, 1875. Entered Clem- son, February, ' 94 ; graduated ' 98, degree B. S. ; first Editor-in-Chief of Chron- icle; special work at Clemson in ' 98; Principal Ellenton High School, ' 98- ' 99. Graduated University Nashville, 1901, degree Bachelor Letters; Editor-in-Chief Peabody Record, 1900-1. HALE HOUSTON Mr. Houston was born in Salem, Va., February 17, 1871. He entered Washington and Lee University in September, 1888, graduating second in his class in 1892, taking the degree C. E. Soon after graduating, he was ap- pointed Designing Engineer for the Hamilton Construction and Tool Co., of Hamilton, Ohio, remaining with this concern until September, 1893. In 1893 he was elected to the chair of Mathematics at Pantops Academy, Charlottes- ville, Va. In 1900, he resigned this position to accept the Professorship of Mathematics in the Toledo Polytechnic School, Toledo, Ohio, and remained there until his election as Assistant Professor of Applied Mathematics at Clem- son, in 1903, which position he now fills. DAVID HILL HENRY David Hill Henry was born in Abbeville, S. C, April 15, 1878. Received early education at the Abbeville Graded School. He graduated at Clemson College, February 8, 1898, and took a post-graduate course until June 1, 1899. He was appointed Chemist at Clemson in November, 1899, which work he is now engaged in. FRANK T. DARGAN Frank T. Dargan was born in Darlington, S. C. He entered Furman Uni- versity in 1892; took the Bachelor ' s Degree of that institution in 1897; taught in the Preparatory Department after graduation for one year, and received degree of Master of Science in 1899. Prof. Dargan came to Clemson College in September of the year 1901, as an Assistant Professor of Mathematics. In 1903, he accepted the position of Instructor of Drawing at Clemson. which position he now holds. 21

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F. S. SHIVER Mr. Shiver, now Assistant Professor of Agricultural Analysis at Clemson, was born in Columbia. S. C. March 28, 1 71. Entered South Carolina Uni- versity in September. 1Sm . graduating from that institution, June, 18S9, with the degree of Ph. G. From 1889 to 1890. he was a post-graduate student at same institution, in the Department of Agricultural and Analytical Chemistry. Assistant Chemist South Carolina Agricultural Experiment Station at Clemson from 1891 up to present time: Instructor in Agricultural Analysis from 1896- 1902. In 1903. he was elected to position he now holds. J. H. JAMES J. H. James. Assistant Professor of Textile Chemistry and Dyeing, was born near Washington C. H.. Ohio, November ::. 1868. Was graduated from Beech- tel College, Ohio, degree of B. S. ; took post-graduate work in Chemistry at Columbia and University of Pennsylvania : degree of Ph. D. from University of Pennsylvania in 1S99; Chief Chemist. Lake Superior Power Co., Sault Ste. Marie, Canada, 1899-1902 : in November of which year he came to Clemson. JOHN SHERWOOD McLUCAS John Sherwood McLucas, a native of South Carolina, was graduated with first honors at the South Carolina College, in 1893. and after teaching a year at that institution, spent a year at Harvard University, receiving the A. B. degree in June. 1895. He was elected to the Assistant Professorship of Eng- lish at Clemson in February, 1896. During 189S-99, he was on leave of absence at Harvard University, where he received the degree of A. M. in June, 1899. DAVID WISTAR DANIEL David Wistar Daniel was born in Laurens County. S. C. May 22. 1867; graduated from Wofford College. 1892, with A. B. degree; took the A. M. degree at Vanderbilt University. 1902 : taught in public schools, 1892 to 1898, at which time he was elected Assistant Professor of English at Clemson College. SAMUEL MANER MARTIN Samuel Maner Martin was born in Barnwell County. S. C, October 30, 1875; graduated from the Citadel Academy. 1896, with high degree; taught in the Johnston Institute. 1896 to ]v. 8; elected Assistant Professor of Mathe- matics at Clemson College, 1898. which position he still holds. SAMUEL W. REEVES Samuel W. Reeves — Born in Marion County. S. C. July 27. 1875. Won the competitive examination for the Citadel, where he graduated first honor in 1895; taught school three years in Marion ( S. C.) Graded School; spent one year ( 1 98-99) at University of North Carolina, taking B. S. degree; took A. B. degree at Cornell; accepted the Professorship of Mathematics at Michigan Military ' Academy in 1901 : accepted Assistant Professorship at Clemson in July of same year. 20

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JOHN WEEMS GANTT John Weems Gantt was born in Scottsville. Va.. September 26, 1882. He received his earl}- education at the Scottsville Graded School; he graduated at Miller School, Virginia, in 1900, and took a post-graduate course in 1900 and 1901 ; worked with Providence Engineering Works from June till September, 1901 ; was elected Assistant Professor in Wood and Forgework at Clemson College in 1901. which position he now holds. C. B. GRISWOLD C. B. Griswold is a native of Vermont. He attended the University of that State, from which he was graduated, with the degree of B. S., in 1901. After being graduated, he was Instructor in Forge and Foundry at his Alma Mater until 1903. when he accepted a similar position at Clemson. JOSEPH EVERETTE HUNTER Joseph Everette Hunter. B. S., was born September 12. 1 74. in the South- ern portion of Newberry County, in the public schools of which he received his early education. Entered Clemson at opening of the first session, June, 1S93 ; graduated in December. 1896. After graduating, he taught in the New- berry County public schools. In June, 1901. he was elected as Assistant in the Clemson Preparatory Department, which position he still holds. B. M. PARKER B. M. Parker — Born in Raleigh, N. C, July : . 1878. Entered A. and M. of X ' .rth Carolina, in September. 1 94; graduated B. S. in 1898; decided to study cotton manufacturing. Entered Lowell Textile School, Mass., in October of same year : graduated with highest honors in June. 1901 ; won medal offered by X. E. Cotton Spinner s Association ; worked in Booths Cotton Mills at Lowell until September, 1901, when he was appointed Instructor Carding and Spinning at Clemson College. BERNARD HUGELINS RAWL Bernard Hugelins Rawl — Born at Lexington. S. C. on May 2d. 1876, His education was received at the Bolston Academy and at Clemson. where he was graduated in June, 1901. After taking a course of post-graduate work, he was fertilizer inspector until he was elected Assistant in the Department of Animal Husbandry and Darying at Clemson. In September. 1903. he assumed the duties of Dairyman, which position he now holds. MARK EDWARD BRADLEY Mr. Bradley, now Assistant in the Preparatory Department of the College, was born in the lower part of Abbeville County, S. C. on May 9, 1878. Enter- ing Erskine College, fall term, Junior class, 1896. he was graduated from that institution in June. 1898, with the A. B. degree. After graduation. Mr. Bradley taught for three years in the public schools of Abbeville and Greenwood Counties. In June, 1901, he was elected to the position he now holds. 22