Clemson University - Taps Yearbook (Clemson, SC)

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DENNIS MALONE ALTMAN Galivants Ferry, S. C. can smile at the hand that is raised to slay me. Horticulture Corporal; Sergeant; 1st Lieutenant; Senior R. O. T. C. Circulating Mgr. Chronicle; Vice-Pres., Pres. Ag. Society; Sec, Treas., Pres., Palmetto Literary Society; Chr. State Fair Committee; Sec, Treas., Pres. Horry County Club ; Sec. Methodist S. S. ; Camp t.ee R. O. T. C. ; Bull Slinger Horti- cultural Club; Square Brothers. A few years ago there originated in Galivants Ferry a lad who is destined to excite no little public sentiment. Being led by an ardent desire to re volutionize his briar patch in the science of Horticulture, Clemson alone lay as his objective, rnfortunately, an acute attack of rheumatism dis- abled him, but upon recuperation he received a hearty welcome into the class of ' 20. Froggie possesses the friendship and admiration of all that know him; furthermore, the ostentatious conspicuity of his lubricious phraseology effects the dissolution of all the fairer sex (sentimentally), and oftentimes knocks ' em dead. He displays unusual mental abilities, and will certainly be successful when he returns to guide and accelerate the eager hearts of his Ferry by imparting to them the knowledge he obtained in the diligent pursuit of his course at Clemson. EARNEST THOMSON ANDERSON Lowryville, S. C. A smile is the trade-mark of a happy soul. Chemistry Private; Private; Private; Sergeant. Vice-President Chemistry Science Club; Vice- President Chester County Club ; Palmetto Literary Soi ii tj : American Legion; S. A. T. C. ; Y. M. C. A. It was while attending the Lowryville High School that the desire to go to college took root in Tommy ' s system. As the best is none too good, he came to Clemson. From the first Tommy has been a studious boy. and. as a result, has shot his professors for four years. Chemistry is his specialty, and he can be found spending much of his time in the laboratory learn- ing the uses of alcohol but never uses any himself. Tommy takes the sunny view of everything. He ■ — a cheerful countenance at all times and has a smile for everyone he meets. He is a little timid with the ladies, but we have reasons to believe that tie will win some fair damsel ' s heart bv other means than words. We know that Andy is bound to be heard from later in the fields of chemistry. Page Eighteen

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FRANCIS MARION ' ALLEN Greenwood, S. C. Count that day lost whose low-descending sun Views from thy hand no worthy action done. Dairying Private; Private; Private; Senior Private; Navy. Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Thahan Dai Clubs; Senior Private ' s Club; Agricultural Society; Sec. and Treas. Greenwood County Club ; Jun. Agricultural Co-operative Com.; Clemson Dairj Judging Team. Among the outstanding features of the class ot 20, we find him — just plain Suber. ' He belongs to the Greenwood gang, it ' s true; but his pleasing ' li- on and good trait- of character give hn cided credit. He has proved conclusively thai a cheerful word and a pleasant smile will inevitably bring about true comradeship. M . on - easy man- ner- and tluent command of his mother tongu able him to easily adapt himself to any sit is frequently shown by the effectiveness of his reveille explanations. When the soft strains ol ' Home are wafterl by the early morning breeze, he is gen- cr.dh engaged in the ancient art of picking them l.iwng them down. Suber must have chosen in- course wisely, for it was largely due to his ability that the Clemson Judging Team won a high place at the National Dairy Show, m competition with other colleges from all over the country. JOSEPH WHEELER ALLISON Blacksburg, S. C. The best of happiness, honor and fortunes keep with you. Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Chairman Senior King Committee; President, Nice- President. Corresponding Secretary, and Recording Secretary Havne lit ' .-. Society; i i President Cherokee County Club; A. I. E. E. ; Junior and Senior Dancing Clubs; Amen, in Legion; First Sergeant- ' ( Uil. : Block C Club; Varsitj Foo ' 1 . ' IK. ' 1 ' ' ; Coach Class Championship Teams ' 18 and ' 19; Picked ( ompany ' 17. Allison, with the accent on the broad A, says his home town is Blacksburg. Then there are those who say that Switzer once passed through Blacks- burg en route to a summer camp at Petersburg. Virginia. Regardless of all that, they must plaj football in his nativi heath, for Switzer has been Clemson ' s regular fullback for quite a time. Then there must be many social events in his country, because he makes them fall with equal regularity upon gridiron and dance door. Hut Switzer wins both friends ' and girls ' hearts, because he claims that the man with hi- hat in hi- hand and a -mile on his face gets on in the world. He tel ls us thai he specializes in engineering, his professors tell us that he doesn ' t. Tnkr your choice. At any rate, it is partly due to J. Switzer Allison that Clemson has her place in the football sun. P zge Seventeen

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FRANK EDWARD ARMSTRONG Laurens, S. C. have no wife to bother my life; so I paddle my own canoe. Civil Engineering Private; Corporal; Corporal; Senior Private. Pres. Fresh. Class; Chaplain Senior Class; Pres. Block C Club; Senior Pvt ' s. Club; Laurens County Club ; Hobo Club ; Thalian, Senior Dancing Clubs; Scrub Football 16; Varsity Foot- ball ' 17, ' 18, ' 19; Coach Soph, and Fresh. Team; Capt. ' 20 Football Team ; Laurens City Club. Behind the spotlight of football fame, we find Boo, and the wonderful part about it all is that he is just plait; Booboo. He has taken his credit and his glory with that manly spirit, characteristic of the ideal — the spirit of modesty, of self-equality. Possibly that is why he is so generally known, respected and admired by his fellow-students. And so, we might go ahead and tell of his successes in all other activities, but enough is said when we add that he has been a boon to every enterprise he has ever entered. Our prediction for Booboo is that he will at- tain the zenith of success in his chosen profession. He leaves with the good wish and good will of all. OSBORNE EARL BAKER Nichols, S. C. Throughout the ages one increasing purpose runs, And the thoughts of men are widened with the progress of the suns. Agronomy Corporal; Corporal; Sergeant; C. I ' . T. S. ( amp Gordon ; R. O. T. C. President Hard Luck Babies ; Yice-Pres. Dillon County Club; Camp Gordon Club; American Legion; Y. M. C. A.; Chr. Mission Study ' orri ' 20; Agricultural Society; Yice-Pres. Calhoun Lit- erary Society Club ' 20. Who lassoed this specimen and brought him to college is more than we know; but it is difficult to give in so few words a fair description of such a worthy character, one who is doing more than mere- ly getting by. Such desire and ability to drink deep of that Pierian spring is rarely seen among college boys. We envy him his unusual skill in shooting the profs. But. along with his brilliance, honesty, perseverance, and agreeableness is linked one fail- ing (?) — that of falling for the ladies. He is an ardent admirer of a certain South Carolina college; and, when that name is mentioned, a smile that be- trays his inward happiness plays over his coun- tenance. But let us hope that his sound judgment will dominate his sentimentalities. With absolute confidence that he will make a great success, we all join heartily in a fond farewell. Page Nineteen