Clemson University - Taps Yearbook (Clemson, SC)

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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

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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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Hugh Robert Clinkscales BLYTHEWOOD, S. C. For .some who have his secret nature guessed, Have found him not too much a priest. ' ' Clink is a specimen of Fairfield; therefore history and political economy come easy to him. Much to his chagrin, his military aspirations were blighted in Junior. It was found that the atmosphere of Senior privatism was more congenial to his delicate constitution. I lis qualities as a debater arc unlimited, he having met and defeated the re- nowned and venerable Bob Nickles. His two chief faults were: first, coming to section formation eating the last bite; second, after studying a Daddy lesson for three hours, invariably asking every member of the section where the lesson began. Diligence will make his success in life certain. Agriculture and Chemistry. Sergeant. Reporting Critic, Prosecuting Critic, Literary Critic, Vice-President Palmetto Society; Member of Inter-Society Committee; Winner of Debater ' s Medal, ' 09; Athletic Editor of Tiger, ' 09- ' 10. LeRoy Astor Coleman HYMAN, S. ( ' . Nor east one longing, lingering look behind. Roy is the general name for this youth, tho, to close friends, he is Tige. ' Tis rumored he Wears a resemblance to the Tige of Buster Brow n fame, hut see for yourself. When Roy says he w ill do a t hing . t hat l hing is going to he done - the greatest of virtues, (live him his pipe, a jollier fellow can ' t he found. Electrical. Sergeant. Vice-President Junior Class; Pendleton Guards; Junior Science Club; Senior Electrical Science Club; German Club; Manager of The Tiger; Advertising Manager of Taps, ' 10; Senior Dancing Club. 22