Clemson University - Taps Yearbook (Clemson, SC)

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JASrER CARROLL BELL Anderson, S. C. you consider v our self a man, live a man ' s life. Horticulture Private; Corporal; Sergeant; Captain. Anderson County Club; Secretary and Treasurer Electric City Club ; V. M. C. A. ; Blue Ridge Dele- gation ; Plattsburg Training Camp ; R. O. T. C. ; S. A. T. C. ; Camp Gordon C. O. T. S. ; Senior Bible Class; Horticultural Club; American Legion. This short, stout, light-haired boy wandered away from Anderson in the fall of ' 16 and found himself at a burg called Clemson, where be remained for four vears. Although he had never seen a briar patch, ' he took Ag and has since trudged the long and difficult paths of theoretical farming. J. C. or Jasper, as he is called, is quiet and unassuming. Hi- cheery word of greeting and his smile have won him many friends, and he has been character- ized by his friendliness to all and his readiness to help others. To really know this lad. one has to be intimately associated with him. In the fall of ' 18. he went to the Officers Train- ing School at Camp Gordon, and was working hard for one of Uncle Sam ' s commissions when the Kaiser yelled Kamerad. After being discharged he returned to Clemson. Horticulture is his chosen work, and we all wish for him every success in his chosen work. WALTER GRADY BISHOP Inman, S. C. Gentle in manner and firm in reality. Chemistry Private; Corporal; First Lieutenant. Recording Secretary, Prosecuting Critic Hayne Literary Societv ; Chemistry Club; Spartanburg Club; Senior Bible Class ; R. O. T. (.. Camp Lee, Va ; American Legion. It is reported that the whole town of Inman turned out to see Walter G. Bishop board the train for Clemson. Even the undertaker was pres- ent, thinking that he would soon have a job. Despite all these evil omens. Grady has made good at Clemson. His congenial and honest nature have made many friends for him. He is an earnest sup- porter of all college activities, and he is an es- pecially hard literary society worker. Grady ' s chosen profession is chemistry. As a laboratory worker he is hard to beat. Likewise he has no mean ability in shooting the other pro- fessors. We feel sure that if he follows up the work that he will some day be a famous analytical chemist. Bishop is a firm believer in the fairer sex. Some day in the near future, we predict that there will In a quiet home wedding solemnized in Inman. Here ' s the best of luck to you, old boy. Page Twenty-one

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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

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JOSEPH MILLER BLACK Anderson, S. C. You may be what you resolve to be. Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Private; Corporal; Sergeant; Lieutenant; Platts- burg R. O. T. C. ; C. O. T. S. Camp Gordon. I lass Basketball ' 17 and ' 18; Varsity Basketball 1 and ' 20; Tennis Singles and Doubles ' 19; Block C Club; A. I. K. E. ; Hayne Literary Society; Bible Class V. M. C. A.; Blue Ridge Delegation; Anderson County Club; President Electric City lub ; Camp Gordon Club; American Legion. J M. , Big Black, or Joe came to us in tl all of ' 16 with a strong determination to make good and hold up the traditions of the Electric City from which he hails. With this in view, Joe lias taken great interest in athletics. Basketball is hi-- specialty, winning his block C in this branch. Forward is his position on the quintet. He was also one of our representatives on the tennis team during his junior and senior years. In the fall of ' 18, he left with a bunch of other Tigers to serve his country. As he was nearing his commission, November 11 rolled around and everything was off — Bill had quit. Military am- bitions were lost forever, and he returned to fin- ish with his class. As a student he is very diligent, and succeeded from the beginning to shoot the Profs ex- ceedingly well. Judging from his past, we predict that there is a successful future awaiting him. MANNING JONES BLACK Anderson, S. C. dare do all that may become a man, Who dares do more is none. Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Corporal; Sergeant; R. O. T. C. ; C. O. T. S. Camp Gordon ; Plattsburg Training Camp. Carolina Literary Society ; A. I. E. E. ; Scrub Basketball; Varsity Tennis Singles ' 20 Olympic State Tennis Meet ; Electric City Club ; Capt. Gor- don Club; Anderson County Club; Blue Ridge Delegation; Bible Class; Capt. Sen. Class Basket- ball Team; American Legion. Four years ago, Manning, generally known as Young Black, came from the city of Anderson to unite with the Tiger clan, and he has made a true one. M. J. stood near the top of the list in the academic line. As to athletics, he was one of tlie best tennis players in college, representing us in two tournaments held in Columbia. He was a hard worker on the basketball squad, making the sub-team three years. The senior class team was led tci tin champship by him. The signing of the armistice was the only thing that kept him from a commission in the II. S. A. After being discharged, he came back with the bunch to finish. Ih- good fellowship has won for him a host of friends, and we all predict success for Manning as he goes out into the world. I ' age Tiuenty-t wo