Clemson University - Taps Yearbook (Clemson, SC)

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VT Wi m % mg kWk$ ' JfcS £ 5i ai I J JAMES WILLIAM BLAIR Blahs. S. C. ' Be a friend to all. but love only one. CIVIL ENGINEERING Private; Corporal; Sergeant; Second Lieutenant; Secretary and President ' Palmetto Literary So- ciety; A.S.C.E. ; Dancing club; Fairfield Countj Club; First Class Gunner, Howitzer Platoon, R.O.T.C., Camp McClellan, Ala. In years, wo wi short space of time as four ,ho have been associated with Bill have learned to appreciate the glow that has been shed upon us from his life. The sincerity and purity of his friendship have predominated our acquaintance with him in the most pleasing manner. When you. stranger, have come into contact with the glow of his friendship, you will have found one Of life ' s most preeioUS jewels, a true friend. Bill ' s entry into Clemson was not glaring nor spectacular, neither has his staj been spent in meteoric splendor, but where is the greal man whose life was one great flare. The lives of such men an illy pleasantly forgotten. usually pleas;i When I he tuture fulh we may call to pay a visit in ' Bill, max we find that Life n you and yours most bounti- LEWIS BOYD BLAKENEY Lancaster. S. C. Every man has in himself a continent of undiscovered character. Happy is he a ho acts the Columbus of his own soul. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Private; Private; Private; First Lieutenant; Sec retary and President Columbian Literary Society ; Y. M. C. A. Cabinet : President Bible Class Lead- ers ; Friendship Council ' 23- ' 24- ' 25 ; Bible Class Leader ' 23- ' 24- ' 25 : Newspaper Correspondent Club; A.I.E.E. ; Senior Dancing Club; Vice-Presi- dent Lancaster County Club ; Welter-weight Box- ing Champion Fourth Corps Area ; Cross-Count r Team; Track Team; Swimming Team; Scrub Basketball; .Member of Boxing Team; Rifle Marksman, Pistol Sharpshooter. R.O.T.C., Camp McClellan, Ala.; Christian Endeavor Society; .bike Editor of Chronicle ' 25. A little girl ' s sky was beclouded while .all Lancaster was somewhat enveloped in a veil of mourning, when Blake broke loose for Clemson. Lancaster ' s loss was Clemson ' s gain however, for he quickly made his presence fell here by his person- ality and thoUghtfulneSS of others. lie chose Electricity as his major study anil lo thai end devoted his untiring energy. Anyone gazing upon the unscarred face of Blake would never dream of a pugilist. However, he demonstrated his ability in the manly art while at camp. In addition, Blake has fought like a time Tiger to do his bit for his Alma Mater on the track. His four years having been completed, his career, in our minds, is crowned with gold- en success, which few attain. @©©©@ SSSg S2 Twenty-Eight

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w S. 3j2 . ' 2ffi ce= WMBUBKb I ' jiff u tpM k JACOB II. LARD 1JUER Columbia, S. C. ' To be of use in the world is the only way to be happy. CIVIL ENGINEERING Private; Corporal; Sergeant; Second Lieutenant - ; Richland County Club; Capital City Club; circu- lation Manager Chronicle 25 : Editor Clubs and Classes Taps ' 25 : R T C, Camp McCli Ala. : Student Chapter, . S.C.E. Sinceritj ;in l unselfishness si.cn won for J.W. ;i warm spot in the class of ' 25. We have ever found him a friend — a faith- ful and loyal friend, the four years that he has spent in our midst . J. W. c,- to • ' loins. ui with the solo idea of making a ' ivil Engineer out of himself. With this purpose in view he oast his lot with Will Rogers and pro- ceeded to survey the countryside. Bj applying himself diligently J.W. has suc- ceeded in accomplishing his purpose, and may truh call himself a Civil Engineer. Though J.W. kepi his purpose in view, he did not lot it inioif. to with other more pleasanl duties, for he has boon known to make week-end trips to see members of the fairer-sex. J.W. . we fool thai l . your ability to persevere at whatever task there is t.. do, success cannot be denied you. and we hope to hoar of Mm being at the top in your chosen profession in a short time. We shall watch you ami will always cherish your remembrance. The host of luck to you always. SAMl EL LEWIS CELL Chester, S. C. l%y) Twenty-Seven ' Truly (,rru! is he, II ho ovei selj alliums ma stery ' ' Private; Private; Private; Second Lieutenant; Columbian Literary Societ] : Student Branch i k E : Chester Count) Club; Friendship l oun oil; Bible Class Leader; Senior R.O.T.C, Camp MeClellan, Ala Sam has boei career, a friend cheerful, congenial manly. The Electrical world lias held a strong appeal for this lad for a long period. It could not be more befitting than that he chase the coulombs with us. He is quiet and is a master of his own affairs. Tar-mi is oxer ready to help a fellow out of trouble. He is the constructive type of person of whom an. college would bo proud.

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E»g SMiifttt -§ p - ' ? r?rf r- ' -f ' m mm m MM Mm - Wm r i LEE ROY BLAKENE ' i Pageland. S. ( !. Be what you are. TEXTILE INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION Private; Private; Sergeant; Captain; President Chesterfield Countj Club; Member oi Textile So cletj ; Winner oi Medal for Highest Machine Gun Score .it Camp MeClellan, R.O.T.C, Fourth Corps Area ' 24. Gifted with n genial personality, Blake, as he is known by his man; friends, has made for himself a reputation since com- ing to Clemson that will stand in the hearts of those wlm knew him long after college days are over. Always eager to help his friends. . always ready to lend his supporl to any enterprise thai would advance Ids school, Blake is the kind of man that we like to call a true son of Clemson. While not a finished scholar, he has ever been able to stand above the line that bounds Success and failure in class-r i work. In student activities he has 1 n faithful and earnest, never failing to fulfill the part he was given tn perform. May his success in after life be as brilliant as thai which he has attained sojourning at Tigertown. THOMAS WMJI- ' W BONNER Pacolet, S. C. I ' crir, tion is not found in num. Though educated well; Id do just ri hi In nevei can, Because poor Adam fell. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Private; Privati ; Sergea at ; I irst Lieutenant : Pi esidenl Squti i e and Compass Club : C iun: iiiui Literan Society, Junior Critic 24, Treasurer ' 25 : Baptist Choi r ' 22- ' 23- ' 24 ' 25; President Spartanburg Countj Club ' 25; R.O.T.I . Camp MeClellan, Ala.; Clemson College Hand 22 ' 23- ' 24 To know Tom is to be acquainted with a g 1 fellow and a true gentleman. A big heart, a generous disposition, coupled with hard work and sincerity won I ' m- Tom many friends while at Clemson, and the same attributes will carry him to success in life. Tom came to Clemson in the fall of ' 21 and immediately cast his lot with Crip, and ever since he has pursued the elusive electron with determination and zeal. Siimc da. we hope to hear of some great work he has performed in the electrical u orld. Fur being aide to skin reveille with- out being caught bj the Army. Tom be- came the envy of Peeks Boys , who had to smother a yawn, grab a shirt, a pair of trousers, and push out in the cold to answer while buttoning up. Twenty-Nine g g,