Clemson University - Taps Yearbook (Clemson, SC)

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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

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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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ALBERT RHETT BALLENGER Wellford, S. C. Difficulties are the things that show what men are. Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Private; Private; Private; Senior Private. Palmetto Literary Society; Member A. I. E. E. ; Junior and Senior Dancing Clubs ; Senior Privates Club; Ostrich Society; S. A. T. C. ; R. O. T. C. ; American Legion. Who have we in our midst now? It is A. R. Ballenger, the youth who laid aside his rod and gun to come to Clemson to prepare for the great struggle that lies ahead. Seeing wires stretched Irom pole to pole, which led him into town, he de- cided to take up the study of that mysterious ele- ment which is conveyed so swiftly through these wires; therefore, he is a member of the happy gang of Cripites. Albert ' s greatest amb ition is to make greater achievements than our old friend, Dr. Steinmetz. His cheerful disposition, combined with his good traits, has won him many friends. He is a hard worker, has the ability to think clearly, and the capacity of seeing tasks done in an efficient manner. We can but predict that Wellford has put forth one of the greatest coming engineers. ROBERT MARLIX BARNETTE Rock Hill, S„ C. Simplicity, not complexity, is the keynote to success. Chemistry Private; Corporal; Sergeant- Major; 2nd Lieuten- ant; Plattsburg R. O. T. C. Secretary Vice-President Palmetto Liteary Society Secretary, Vice-President York County Club; Sec relary. Treasurer, President Chemistry Science Club, Assi t .ii 1 1 Editor Tiger ' 19; Joke Editor Chronicle ' 20; Junior and Senior Dancing Club. From the noted town of Rock Hill, the home of bonnie wee girls and of touring cars, came this youngster. It is not altogether inappropriate then that he is known far and wide as Doc, for many are the times that lie has ministered to hearts and the like that seemed in the rapid stage of deteri- oration, pining away from a nameless melancholy. In years Sis i one of the firstlings of our flo U : yet an old head rests upon the apex of his spinal column. All tin- lads says lie calls chemistry his only love; vet we know that hearts are in the game and that at last he will succumb. Anyway, he i i!i King into a science that surpasses the old miracles ol mythology. Doe is seldom caught unprepared in the class- room; and his eagerness, enthusiasm, mirthfulness, and desire and love for truth are qualities that can not but make him a credit to his Alma Mater. Page Twenty