Clemson University - Taps Yearbook (Clemson, SC)

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Norman Ernest Byrd BRANCH V1LLE, S. C. Le1 ;ill the world say, ' Here ' s a man. ' Norman, Byrdie, ' Byrd — he answers equally well for any of the above names — first came to Clemson in the Fall of (Hi. His arrival created quite a stir in the college, and the current has not settled yet. Byrd first distinguished himself by rooming on Pike. Then he went in for athletics, where he has made himself famous as the only original human aeroplane in existence. lie makes the hundred yards in 10 flat when not frightened. When afraid he breaks all records. Byrd will be city engineer of Branchville. Civil Engineering. Band. Reporting Critic, Corre- sponding Secretary, Recording Secretary, Chaplain, Literary Critic, President Columbian Literary Society; President Y. M. C. A., ' 10; Bible Class Leader; Secretary Sunday School, ' 09; Chronicle Staff, ' 09; Taps Staff ' 09; Editor-in-Chief Taps, ' 10; Class Reporter for Tiger, ' 09; Secretary and Treasurer Class ' 09- ' 10; Orator Society Contest, ' 09; Class Football, 08- ' 09; Varsity Track Team, 07, ' 08, ' 09, ' 10; Captain Team, ' 10; Winner of four first places in S. I. A. A. Meet, ' 09; Executive Com. S. C. Ora- torical Association; Civil Engineering Club; Orangeburg County Club; Hop Committee, GymnasiumTeam. John Newton Carothers ROCK HILL, S. C. Still and quiet, but deeper than you think. John is always on time with the goods. Tho quiet and unobtrusive, he has opinions of his own, and speaks at the proper time. He is a student of the first class, and in the true sense of the word. He never aspired for military glory, but has ever declared undying love to his musket. Although from Kock Hill, he seldom speaks of Winthrop — it is not known what he writes. As a chemist, John will gain the respect of the world. Chemistry. Prosecuting Critic, Reporting Critic, Sec- retary, Vice-President Columbian Literary Society; York County Club, ' 08; Vice-President, ' 09- ' 10; Hot Chocolate Club; Junior and Senior Chemistry Clubs; B Company Cabinet; Y. M. C. A. Bible Class Leader, ' 08. ■ H

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James Morgan Buckner FAIRFAX, S. C. If I owned the whole world, then I ' d plant it in tobacco. Surge, or Buck, after finishing the Fairfax school, came to Clemson with the sole intention of studying mineral- ogy. No military for him! As a result of his research work (lining his Junior year. Buck discovered a combustible, soft flesh-colored substance entirely unknown to science. After consulting all chemists and mineralogists, it was decided to classify and name this mineral Bucknerite. Buck has been a diligent student, a conscientious young man, and a pleasant classmate. Enough for his future can he gotten from above. Agriculture and Chemistry. Sergeant. Senior Chem- istry Club; Senior Dancing Club; Columbian Literary Society. George Augustus Burton WHITMIRE, S. C. Eternal smiles his emptiness betray. (lus was born out in the « ilds of Arkansas; but, scum after his birth, his parents returned to their Dative State, and hap- pened to bring little Gussie with them. Since then, he has lived at Whitmire, in the northeast corner of Newberry county. His career in college ha-- been a success, interrupted only by an April fool vacation, (lus has stood well in his classes, but is too fond of boat rides. We hope some day to see him field Secretary of the Chicago Home Industrial Art School. Civil Engineering. Sergeant. Corresponding Secretary and Vice-President of the Calhoun Literary Society; Head Waiter, ' 10; Vice-President of Newberry County Club; Pendleton Guards. 1!)

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Francis Worthington Chapman NEWBERRY, S. C. • Tis fate that flings the dice; and as one flings, i if kings makes peasants, and of peasants kings. Little Francis first disco vered America at the historic town of Newberry. His early education was received in the Newberry public schools and at Newberry College, from which place he graduated in ' 05 with the degree of B. A. Hoping to attract attention in the electrical world, he entered the Junior class at Clemson, September, ' 08. Since coming to Clemson, he has won quite a reputation as a student. His chief faults are buying experience and smashing heart--. Electrical. Acting Lieutenant. President of Newberry County Club; Cotillion Club; Junior and Senior Electrical Science Clubs; Senior Dancing Club; Class Track Team, ' 09; Y. M. C. A.; Reporter for Newberry Observer. Donald Brevard Clayton SHELTON, s. ( ' . I lei wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. I). B. is like Alexander the Great. Oh, no! not a great fighter, for he never was even a corporal, but he is crying for worlds to conquer in the name of Dan Cupid. His love letters cover Dixie like the dew. and at present he is push- ing his conquest into Arkansas. I). B. has the great distinction of being able to z«-t permits when he wants them. This accounts for his being such a shining light in the young social set at Calhoun. Electrical. Class Football Team, ' 08; Scrub Football ' 09; Senior Dancing Club; Electrical Science Club; Glee Club; Dramatic Club; Pendleton Guards. 21