Clemson University - Taps Yearbook (Clemson, SC)

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Louis Crum Boone ROWESVILLE, S. C. As to the manner born. Daniel is not closely related to the great pioneer, but seems to come of royal lineage. His graceful maimer, his courtly bow, and his valiant heart win friends among both ladies and gentlemen. Daniel enjoys his college life. especially becoming interested in the military aspirations of all rats. A hard student, an excellent companion, and a good classmate, Daniel has won the respect, if not friendship, of the whole class, and admiration of the college. May his future continue with the high ideals he now holds. Civil Engineering. Corporal, First Sergeant, Sergeant- Major, Lieutenant and Adjutant. Cotillion Club; Re- cording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Prosecut- ing Critic Columbian Society; Chief Marshal, ' 10; Stage Manager Glee Club, ' 10; Commencement Marshal, ' 09; Senior Dancing Club; Orangeburg County Club; Gvil Engineering Club; Pendleton Guards. Bolivar De Saussttre Boykin BOYKIN, S. C. When I ope ' my mouth, let no (Jog bark. If kn th, men are known by their works, how are we to know Bolivar ' . Don ' t think him always idle, though, for in some things, he is a heavy man — first comes football. Any ti you can ' t find him on the field, come down into barracks, and you will find him working out some new play. And the ladies! Well, you are right there; that is his long suit He carries trumps in that game, and can play from his sleeve all day long. Bolivar has many good traits; he is a big, good- natured heart smasher, and is always on time at reveille! Agriculture. Scrub Football, 07- ' 08; Varsity, ' 09- ' 10, German Club; Knights of the Round Table; Senior Dancing Club; Agronomy Club. 17

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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

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David Clifton Britt Mccormick, s. c. ' Tis glorious to have a giant ' man. i nMif.Mli. lint noblei in use it like a Toots as he is generally called, needs no introduction into the athletic world; but, for fear there are some who do not know of his ingenuity as an electrician, this account is written. On account of his genial smile and jolly disposition, Toots has a host of friends. There have arisen numerous obstacles in his pathway; but, inspiteof all. he will graduate in the noble class of ' ](). Toots will probably be in charge of the power house al Sandover. a young flourishing city in this Stale. Electrical. Section marcher in Senior. Junior Elec- trical Science Club; Palmetto Society; Varsity Football team, ' 06, ' 07, ' 09; Cotillion Club; Senior Electrical Science Club; Bible Class; Hop Committee, ' 09; Pen- dleton Guards. Willie John Brockington INDIANTOWN, S. C. Even small things have their value. Brock is a small but valuable member of our class. Originally, lie belonged to the class preceding, hut on account of bad health, he was obliged to join the class of ' 111. Brock is of a very retiring disposition, hut still is fairly well known Ilis loyalty to the Literary Society and his professed ambition to become a veterinarian, are two of his strongest features. Brock will in all probability live a quiet but useful life down on the farm. Veterinary Science. Sergeant. Secretary, Vice-Presi- dent, Columbian Society; Senior Dancing Club; Veteri- nary Science Club; Biological Club; Night Riders; Pen- dleton Guards. 18