Clemson University - Taps Yearbook (Clemson, SC)

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MARTIN HENRY EPPS, TimmonsvillE. icj) sal; that Sampson mas a mighty man, but loo}( at me. Corporal, First Serceant, Captain. Textile Industry; Columbian Literary Society; Local Editor The Tiger, 1; Y. M. C. A.; Varsity Track Team, 3; Assistant Manager, 2; Manager, 1; Class Football, 3; Scrub Football, 2; Varsity Football, I ; President Senior Textile Science Club, I; Senior Dancing Club; German Club; Pendle- ton Guards. Although Epps is a Virginian by birth, the Palmetto State should not hesitate in adopting a man of Humpit ' s qualifications. Both physically and mentally, he is eligible to be classified as a man. For amusement, he occa- sionally pulls up a few young oaks, or disturbs the equilibrium of a brick church. He has a habit of getting what he wants. When in search of a sponsor, he had the matron of Chicora College march the girls in review, secured a picture from the one he considered the best looking, and came back to Clemson chuckling. Humpit can feed on a sawmill without unpleasant results. GEORGE COCHRAN FANT, Anderson. Even though vanquished, he could argue still. Lieutenant. Chemistry and Geology; Class Secretary-Treas- urer, 1; Vice-President Calhoun Literary Society; Advertising Manager The Tiger, 1; Y. M. C. A.; President Anderson County Club, I ; President Lucky Thirteen, 1 ; Pendleton Guards. Whatever he does, or wherever he goes, his happy smile, his merry laugh, his manly voice, draw men unto him. From the earliest ac- counts that we have of this wonderful piece of human mechanism, we learn that he always detested study. ' ' Scrapping seems to have been, of all his innocent, youthful amusements, the favorite. Since coming to Clemson, Big Chief has become somewhat tamed, Win- ning His Shoulder-Bars, and A Trip to the :st, are important chapters in the biographj of our hero. George is fond of pretty flowers. pretty pictures, and pretty girls. It is his earnest desire to sec the walls of every room in barracks adorned with edifying works of art. 24

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OLIN ORIN DUKES, St. George. Some have greatness thrust upon them. Serceant. First Lieutenant. Agricullure and Animal Industry; Reporting Critic, Literary Critic, Secretary, MarsSal, Presi- dent, Orator s Medal, Palmetto Literary Society; Assistant Business Manager The Tiger, 1 ; Treas- urer Y. M. C. A., I ; Bible Class Leader. 2, 1 ; Class Track Team, 2; Secretaiy-Treasurer Junior Tennis Club; Secretary-Treasurer Senior Tennis Club; Junior Animal Industry Club; President Senior Veterinary Science Club; Lucky Thirteen. I ; Pendleton Guards. Ladies and gentlemen, let us introduce to you the only titled Clemsonite, the Duke of Si George. More than one of the fair sex, who has imagined that she reigned supreme in the heart of this diminutive personage, and tli.it she would, some day. assume his rank and title, has been doomed to disappointment ; for the wily little man has had much ex- perience in love, courtship, and — regret. He earned the title Sheriff ' while acting in the capacity t an unwilling officer of the law. HENRY COUNCIL EAGERTON, St. Stephens. you have tears, prepare to shed them non . Agriculture; Palmetto Literary Society; Y. M. C. A.; Section Marcher, 4; The Subsoilers, 2; Senior Agricultural Science Club; Senior Private. Bird or beast? ' Tis hard to say: for. while in one instant one may hear him called Blue- bird, sialia sialis (with apologies to James Henry Rice), in the very next there may be applied to him the uncompromising epithet. Bruin. He is also occasionally called by the uninformed populace, such unscientific terms as, Seymour (a corruption of See More . [Hue Jay. and Jack Johnson. the last being applied to him more with regard to his un- disputed pugilistic propensities, than with the implication that he bears any marked physical resemblance to the present champion prize- fighter. Eagerton was born in the alleged village of St. Stephens: it is said that the sleepy little community has scarcely yet rec - ered from the astonishment occasioned by the departure of its favorite son for Clemson. four years ago. Bruin will turn his attention to the task of draining Hell Hole Swamp. 23

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JOHN ROSSITER FIZER, Brxnchviixe. In words a dwarf; but in wisdom, a giant. Textile Industry: Columbian Literary Society; Art Department, Taps. 1911; Y. M. C. A.; Bible Class Leader, 1 ; Junior Textile Science Club; Senior Textile Science Club; SopSomoie Tenni? Club; Junior Tennis Club; Senior Private. Fizer, he of the indelible smile and the elusive dimple, has been chasing the bubble of wisdom with us ever since he appeared in our midst. He is extremely reticent in regard to his fortunes with the ladies, and when ques- tioned, merely indulges in a wise, slow smile. His two hobbies arc work and more work. Ross is an expert in the intricate art of photography; his talent in this direction has placed him in great demand, both as means of making his friends appear more handsome than they really are. and as a collector of artistic material for the beaut) department of Taps, 1911. BENJAMIN PERRY FOLK, Pomariv. Tis no sin for a man to labor ir his vocation. Sergeant, First Lieutenant. Agriculture and Animal Industry; Y. M. C. A.; Junior Animal Industry Club; Senior Vetennaiy Science Club; President Newberry County Club. 1; Pendleton Guards. A sort of boy, a little scrubbed boy, yon may say. But if Pomaria is the land of fruits. l!n Peep is the blossom of Pomaria. lb is a living exemplification of the old adagei Fine goods are put up in small packages. It is said that while Perry is at home, he is called a ladies ' man; we, however, have no reasons for assuming this to be true. His amusements are playing with Buster, and writing post cards. His studious efforts have placed him high among his classmates, and his gentle. modest manners have won for him the friend- ship of all who know him. He once took measures to reform Ilosea ' s mess hall manners, but was induced to give up the idea as being dangerous. 25