Clemson University - Taps Yearbook (Clemson, SC)

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Martin Burriss Brissie Hodges, S. C. Nobility is Thine and Thy Form is the reflection of Thy Nature. Agricultural Education Private ; Corporal ; Sergeant ; Second Lieu- tenant. Secretary and President Palmetto Literary So- ciety; Deelaimer ' s Medal Palmetto Literary So- ciety, ' 22 ; Member Agricultural Society ; Bible Class Leader ; Friendship Council ; Y. M. C. A. Cabinet: President Greenwood County Club: President Christian Endeavor Society ; Machine Gun Sharpshooter, Camp McClellan, Ala. ; Dele- gate Student Volunteer Convention, Indianapolis, ' 24. M. B. hails from the city of Hodges — but, of course, he can ' t help that, and otherwise he is all right. He entered Clemson in the fall of 1920, and during the four years of his college career he has shown himself to be a leader in everything he undertakes. M. B. is affectionately known to many of his friends as Soldier . This name is, in a measure, characteristic of the man. He is a born fighter for everything that is fair and right. It is not surprising, therefore, that Soldier should cast his lot with the forces of education and pre- pare to wage war against the evil of illiteracy. As a teacher we can predict nothing but success for him. His ability, his spirit of determination, his jolly disposition, and his high ideals will carry him to the highest type of success. A loyal Tiger, a hard worker, a true friend — from such characteristics a worthwhile life of devoted service is bound to come. John Jones Brown Gjffney, S. C. Judge neither your friends nor your enemies until you stand in their place. Textile Engineering Private ; Private ; Sergeant : Second Lieutenant. Cherokee County Club ; Carolina Society ; Tex- tile Society ; Bible Class : Sharpshooter, R. O. T. C, Camp McClellan. Ala.; Camp Rifle Team: Clemson Rifle Team. John Jones decided that Gaffney was too small for him ; therefore we later found him at Clem- son. He was an obedient Freshman, a wise Sophomore, a studious Junior, a hard-working Senior, and now he is a hustling alumnus. John ' s entrance and graduation reminds one of the famous adage of the March wind. He came to Clemson as a lamb and left like a whirlwind with flying colors. He has always been a good ( ?) student. He was never in any trouble, and was never out of mischief. John has always been a great lover of athletics and all other student activities, except the main activity, which was studying. He pulled a wicked trigger, and if he is as sure with the bow and arrow, all ladies had better wear a plate of armor ere they feel the pain of Cupid John ' s dart.

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Charles Wilmot Boynton White Hall, S. C. Evil to him who evil thinks. Electrical Engineering Private: Private; Private; Second Lieutenant. Active Member Y. M. C. A. ; Marksman R. O. T. C. Training Camp. Anniston. Ala.; Carolina Literary Society ; Vice-President and President of Colleton County Club; Member A. S. M. E. Look ! You who are interested in the character of great men. Here you see a man whose name is worthy to be inscribed in any hall of fame. Search the wide world over and not a truer- hearted man will be found than Oozy . Charley would lead us to believe that the ladies play a small part in his young life ; but when, time after time, we discover him sitting before the radiator with a far-away look in his dark eyes fixed upon a certain picture, we know that the little smile playing upon his lips is not caused by thought of engineering. If the future may be judged by the past, we predict nothing else in store for him except a life of happiness and prosperity. All eyes are turned towards you, Charles. Nelson Murray Bradley Sumter, S. C. Aaree if you can: if not. dispute it like a man. Textile Engineering Private ; Corporal ; Sergeant ; Second Lieu- tenant. Textile Society; Columbian Literary Society; Sumter County Club: Vice-President Sumter County Club. ' 24; Senior R. O. T. C. Camp Mc- Clellan. Anniston. Ala. ; Holo Team ; Hoodoo Club; Bible Class. The gates of the Gamecock City being un- locked. Prep escaped in search of an education. He entered Tigertown in the fall of ' 20. He determined to make a successful Textile manufacturer, has not failed in building a foun- dation that is capable of withstanding the vibra- tion and jars of life. Prep has acquired numerous friends thru his cheerful smile and his friendly ways. Ole Ham- bone , as he is sometimes called, has quite a bit attached to his history besides his studies. He is quite a sheik on the dance floor and he is a regular shark when it comes to pool. Occasionally he slips up and participates in a bridge game, which he usually tops with a great margin. Undoubtedly Prep will ascend high on the ladder of success. We. his friends, wish him the utmost pleasure on his journey.

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Clifton Albert Burriss Anderson. S. C. Man was born for two things — thinking and acting. Electrical Engineering Private: Private; Private: Second Lieutenant. Palmetto Literary Society ; Anderson County Club: R. O. T. C, Camp McClellan. Ala.; Com- pany Baseball. ' 23. ' Arbus has been with us since the present Senior class started in as rats in the fall of ' 20. During the four years that have elapsed since the day that we matriculated, he has shared our joys and misfortunes and has proved himself a true friend, always ready to ease the way of a fellow cadet in any way possible. Arbus has often gone to Anderson on week- ends, but it has been almost impossible for his friends to get him to say much about his fem- inine friends. A smile of quiet content is seen on his face in response to all queries put to him in regard to the fair sex. In spite of his ret- icence on the subject we believe that he has succumbed to the charms of the ladies. After considerable thought Arbus decided to follow in the footsteps of Steinmetz. Edison, and Thompson and be an Electrical Engineer. We all wish you the best o ' luck. Walter Frank Burriss Anderson. S. C. Or leave a kiss but in the cup. and I ' ll not look for wine. Textile Engineering Private (cubed ; Second Lieutenant. Textile Society ; Palmetto Literary Society ; Anderson County Club; Hoodoo Club; Senior R. O. T. C, Camp McClellan. Ala. : Bible Class ; Bolo Team. When it became necessary for Frank to leave his native city in search of an education, he came to Clemson and cast his lot with the disciples of Swine , determined to revolutionize the textile industry. While he has not aspired to military greatness he has been made a Second Lieutenant in Madi- son ' s Army. He has been an efficient officer, attending reveille every morning. This handsome lad has a winning smile and a charming personality which have made him very popular with the fair sex. If we can judge from the numerous week-ends he has spent in Easley. Big Burris is quite a heartstring stretcher. Burriss is honest, true and a loyal friend. His frankness and congenial nature have won him great popularity with his fellow students. Frank is a hard worker and a good student and we feel sure that he will win in life ' s great battle.