Clemson University - Taps Yearbook (Clemson, SC)

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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.

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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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Duncan Alton Bvrd Hartsville, S. C. It is not always the first key that unlocks the door of success. ' ' Horticulture Private : Private ; Private ; Second Lieutenant. Vice-President Darlington County Club; Re- cording Secretary. Junior Critic. Senior Critic Calhoun Literary Society ; Sophomore and Senior Dancing Club; Senior R. O. T. C, Camp Mc- Clellan ; Vice-President Horticultural Society. Duncan came to us from a place which he admits that he is justly proud, — Hartsville. His extraordinary attractive personality and cheerful disposition have won the admiration and good will of all his associates. Shortly after reaching Tigertown this lad re- alized that four years was too short a time to distinguish himself in more than one field, and after due consideration he chose Horticulture. In this he has budded, flowered, and the fruit is in its setting. Having cast his lot with the horticulturists. Duncan is sure to do great things. We predict for him a great future. Luck to you. ole boy, and may the happiest days of your past be the saddest days of your future. George James Scherer Capplemann Charleston. S. C. The things that haven ' t been done before, those are things to try. Agronomy Private ; Private : First Sergeant ; Captain. R. O. T. C, Camp McClellan, Anniston, Ala.; Machine Gun Sharpshooter; Light Weight Boxing Champion Fourth Corp Area; Jailbird Club: Sophomore and Senior Dancing Clubs ; First Ser- jeant ' s Club : Ambassador to Winthrop ; Toast- master Episcopal Social Club Banquet; Secretary, Treasurer, and Vice-President Yachtman ' s Club ; Winner Debaters Medal, ' 22; Secretary, Literary Critic and President Palmetto Literary Society ; President Agricultural Society. This noted celebrity is a product of the city by the C , and very aptly does he meet the at- tributes of the true American residents who have long since made our seaport city famous. Cap , Fuzzy and Alphabet are all fa- miliar appellations which greet this lad when he makes his appearance upon the campus. For all of these greetings Cap has a ready smile and a word of good cheer. Once you have formed a friendship with him it is not easily broken. This is not a theory but is a well established fact be- cause Cap and Dickey are as inseparable as were Damon and Pythias. He has a strong liking for Dewdrops , and for Mecham ' s Sho Gro hair tonic; but he has a very decided dislike for tuna fish as a breakfast food. Cap ' s idea of an earthly heaven is the life of a typical Southern Country Gentleman. He is not easily discouraged or turned back, hence we feel sure that he will soon reach the topmost rung in the ladder of success.