Clemson University - Taps Yearbook (Clemson, SC)

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ROBERT SIMS BLAKE Greenwood, S. C. You can work most things impossible if you choose to mould your opinion that way. Dairying Private; Corporal; Sergeant; Captain; 1st Offi- cer ' s Training Camp; 1st Lieutenant Inf. U. S. A. Glee Club ' 14, 15. ' 16. 17. ' 20; College Quartet ' 14. 16, ' 17. ' 20; Director Glee Club ' 17; Pres. Greenwood County Club ; Junior and Senior Danc- ing Clubs; American Legion; Class ' 18 Club; S. O. L. Club ; Dairy Special ' s Club ; Agricultural Society ; Square Bros. In September 1913. Bob entered Clemson. His ability to sing, together with his splendid character and sunny disposition, soon made him a favorite with the boys. In the spring of ' 17, he entered the first Officer ' s Training Camp and received a commission as second lieutenant of infantry, being later promoted to the rank of 1st lieutenant. Alter serving his country for almost two years, he re- turned to Clemson determined to win his sheep- skin with the class of ' J ' ). Bob, is a true southern gentleman ; what more can be said of any man? His ability as a leader and his devotion to duty can but make for success in any profession he may choose to follow. A host of friends wish for Bob every success as he takes liis departure from his Alma Mater. LLOYD KENNEDY BOGGS Liberty, S. C. do not like the man who squanders life for fame; Give me the man who living makes a name. Textile Corporal; Sergeant; 1st Sergeant; Senior Private. Secretary and Pres. Chemistry Science Club; 1 haplain Palmetto Literary Society; Plattsburg R. O. T. ( .; American Legion; Scrub Football: Track- Team; Capt Track Team; Y. M. (. A. Cabinet; Vice-Pres. V. M. C. A.; Scrub Basketball; I Basketball. Behind his unassuming manner, he has a re- force of power and strength of character. Boggs is I man who thinks a lot and acts only on his own convictions. He came to us in 1917 from Davidson. II. brought with him ideals that are essential to mho . and has held to them. He is the mainstay of the Chemistry Club, a staunch sup- porter of the Y, and landmark at all the Y. M. C. A. conferences all over the country. Besides all this, Boggs has completed the last side of tin- triangle by making quite an enviable record m athletics. He expects to take up surgery, and with his surgical instruments will carve his way to sue Page Twenty-three

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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

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CLIFTON LINWOOD BOYLSTON Charleston, S. C. Ride and the Girls ride with you, Walk and you walk alone. Animal Husbandry Private; Private Coast Artillery; Serjeant-Ma- jor ; Lieutenant. Pres. Charleston County Club ; Agricultural So- ciety ; Columbian Literary Society; Bull Club; Stock Judging Team; H. P. Society; Qui Frappe Club ; Jun. and Sen. Dancing Clubs ; American Legion. lour years ago, Cliff decided to give up the dull life of Charleston, and he jazzed away to the wooley wild of Clemson. His cheerful don ' t give a soon won for him a host of friends. Cliff first intended to become just a plain aggie, but as the price of bull continued to rise, he saw business future along that line and pursued his studies iccordingly. He has a wonderful way of handing bull to his profs, and. if he can judge it equally as well, there will be no limit to his ac- complishment later on. Cliff loves the ladies, and nothing suits him better than to get a letter from the City by the Sea. He had no military ambitions till bis senior year, and then connected up with the Colonel ' s staff. Here ' s to Cliff. and may your future be as bright and prosperous as were your days spent with us. ROBERT BENARD BRATTON York, S. C. This above all: to thine own self be trice, And it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man. Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Private; Corporal; Sgt. -Major; 1st Lieutenant; Captain; 2nd Lieutenant Inf. Q. S. A. Assistant Manager Baseball Team ' 19; A. T. E. E. ; President York County Club; American Legion; Shave Tails Club; Thalian Dancing Club; Wade Hampton Literary Society. tit course everybody likes Bobby it is just his way to be a friend to all. Pour years away from home and away from the presence of his ideal has strengthened his zealous character and has made him a bigger man. It was due to his persistence and steadfastness that be became one of Uncle Sam ' s lieutenants during the World War. After the termination of tin Big Scrap, Bobby returned to college and quickly gol tin electric wires connected and the motors humming. His reserved habits and sound judgment have made him a good student. Among the ladies and his associ- ates, be is always the true gentleman. As other sons of old York have done, he too, will delve deep into the intricate science of elec- tricity, and at some future time this engineer will enlighten his country with his luminous intellect. Page Tiuenty-jour