Clemson University - Taps Yearbook (Clemson, SC)

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Willie Dickson Barnett WESTMINSTER, S. C. His mild expression spoke a mind In duty firm, composed, resigned. W. D. lolled down the mountain from Westminster, and landed at Clemson in September, 1905; from that time he lia kepi hi-- eve focused upon a sheepskin. In Junior, while climbing the ladder of military fame, he held the reins tight; hut his zenith having been reached in his captaincy. he slackened up a bit. Notwithstanding all his military tactics, he was unable to control his section in Senior — he being the sole member. YV. D. ' s future is somewhat uncertain, hut he will he either president of the Westminster rut ton mill en- instructor in German. Textile. Sergeant, Captain. Secretary, Vice-President and President Palmetto Society; Debater ' s Medal, ' JO; Class Football, ' 07 ' 08 and ' 08- ' 09; Y. M. C. A. Cabinet, ' 09- ' 10. Paul Allen Baxley BLACKVILLK. S. C. Time. I dai e thee to discover Such a youth and such a lovei Paul or .luanita is a quiet little fellow, whose only fault is he aint no Hilt hardly. It is said that Paul was once in love, hut we have everj reason to doubt it. In spite of all this, he is cry fond of reading love stories. Paul ' s intellectual ability is never doubted, high marks being his hobby. We predict for him success as proprietor of the Blackville Dairy Farm. Agriculture and Veterinary Science. Sergeant. Sun- day School; Y. M. C. A.; Bible Class Leader; Prosecut- ing Critic, Corresponding Secretary, Columbian Society; Veterinary Science Club; Senior Dancing Club; Hot Chocolate Club; B Co Cabinet. 15

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Frederick Rutledge Baker McCLELLANVILLE, S. C. I ' ll bind myself I that which once being right, will not be less, right when I shrink from it. Vandy received his name from his likeness in manner to thai opulent individual of world renown. As a friend, one could not desire a Wetter; as a companion, one could do far worse. Old Vandy rules his battalion with an iron hand. yet his popularity does not suffer. As a dramatic actor, he can not lie equalled by local talent. His successful manage- ment of the finances of the Chronicle shows him to he a shrewd. business man. Vandy is so enamored at present, that he can think only of her. For him the finger of Destiny points toward Fame. Civil Engineering. Corporal, First Sergeant, Major. Secretary, Vice-President Columbian Literary Society; Cotillion Club; Commencement Marshal, ' 09; President Civil Science Club; S. A. M. ' s Club; Y. M. C. A; Class Football, ' 09; Business Manager Chronicle, ' 10; Vice- President Senior Class; Dramatic Club; Chairman Ring Committee; The Trio. William Augustus Barnette ROCK HILL Nature listening stood and wondered at the work herself had made. This is another York county hoy. an d he too has lieddy for a name. Reddy ' s early education was obtained at the Rock Hill High School. He spent two years at the Catawba Military Academy, where he received training for the military life at Clemson. Entering Clemson in liKHi, he has since been a loyal member of the class of 1910. By a personality which is attractive and good natured, Barnette has won his way with ease into the companionship and confidence of all who have enjoyed his acquaintance. Besides being a diligent student, he has been alive to other college activities, being a member of the Y. M. C. A., the Literary Society, and the track team. After graduating at Clemson, Barnette will take a university course, and then settle down as a veterinarian. Agriculture and Veterinary Science. Corporal, First Sergeant. Captain. Critic, Vice-President, President Palmetto Literary Society; German Club; Secretary and Treasurer York County Club, ' 09; President York County Club, ' 10; Vice-President Senior Veterinary Science Club; Y. M. C. A. Cabinet; Junior Hop Committee; Inter- Society Committee; Chronicle Staff, ' 10; Annual Staff, ' 10; Track Team, ' 08, ' 09, ' 10; Declaimer ' s Medal in Society Contest. 14

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Aaron Joseph Becker SPARTANBURG, S. ( . When I sai ' 1 thai I ' l die a bachelor, I never dreamed [ ' d live to be married. Huron or Beck does as he pleases and takes the - confinements, lie is far too amiable to allow life to become monotonous, for his favorite pastime is yelling in the mess hall, and he devoted all meal times in Junior to this avocation. While in the section, he enjoys himself by ruffling Buck ' s temper; and declaring his hatred of married life. Although not a studious lad, he has been a class leader. For Beck, there is safety in predicting a bright and suc- cessful future as a distinguished chemist, only to be marred by matrimony. Agriculture and Chemistry. Treasurer Spartanburg County Club, ' 09; Vice-President, ' 09- ' J0; Senior Danc- ing Club; Senior Chemistry Club; Pendleton Guards. Herbert Festos Bethea LATTA, S. ( ' . All I want is a chance. -1 Puss gave vent to his first wail in the burg of Latta, many years ago. Upon reaching the age of discretion, be decided to come to Clemson with the class of ' 10. As college life was so different from that down on the farm, he took the line of least resistance and pursued straight Agriculture, l.e is never happier than when Maris pays for olives or buys tobacco. The only military aspirations I ver held van- ished when his roommate got a corpora ley. The Woo oo wishes everyone to know that Bethea is in that. When asked of bis future, he replies. Latta is good enough for Bethea. Agriculture. Section marcher in Sophomore (two days). Y. M. C. A.; Agronomy Club; Night Hawks; Turkey Club; Senior Dancing Club. 1G