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E LIBRIS GUY CARLETON THACKSTON Editor in Chief ROBERT HARALSON Business Manager Tke PHOENIX PuLlislied By THE STUDENTS of CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY 1932 NINETIETH ANNIVERSARY EDITION 1932 marks the ninetiethr anniversary of the founding of Cumber- Jand University. So great is its history and so important have been its contributions to the lives of thousands of graduates that any attempt to record and supplement its his- tory and to preserve its finest traditions through the publication of a book, must necessarily be a feeble effort. Cumberland ' s history and accom- plishments are not to be found on any printed page ; its work is reflected by those students and alumni -hose lives it has enricbcd and who by their deeds have brought honor and glory to their Alma Mater. In the pages of this, the thirty-eighth edition of the Ph(ENIX. is a touch of the historical which the Staff hopes will serve as a reminder of a glorious past. We have endeavored also to give pictorially a history of the University ' s ninetieth year of activities in such a man- ner that you njay in years to come turn its pages and point with pride to Cumberland as your A 1 m a Mater. DEDICATION TO CUMBERLAND ALUMNI Who, since 1842, have been going out from the classrooms and halls of this historic institution to all parts of the world to assume positions of leadership and to do constructive work in the build- ing of a great nation. In appreciation of the honor and credit which they have brought to Cumberland, we most respectfully dedi- cate to them this, the thirty-eighth edition of the Phcenix, in celebration of the ninetieth anniversary of the birth of our Alma Mater. ss s tc- This page is affectionately dedicated to MISS MABEL C. JONES in appreciation of her kind and sym- pathetic efforts to inspire in us an understanding of and love for good literature. CONTENTS ▲ BOOK ONE THE UNIVERSITY ▲ BOOK TWO CLASSES A BOOK THREE ORGANIZATIONS A BOOK FOUR ATHLETICS A BOOK FIVE FEATURES EDITOR ' S NOTE ▲ In this issue of the Phcenix appears a num- ber of old pictures reflecting in some way the history of Cumberland. All of the pic- tures have been selected and reproduced, not because of any intention to discriminate, but because they were more easily obtained than others might have been. We hope that the old grads will recognize the old familiar faces and scenes and will recall to mind many pleasant memories and happy associations. The Editor wishes to express here also his thanks and appreciation to the Staff for their cooperation, and to all others who have con- tributed in any way to the publication of this book. The Editor. f THOEJ X iS. Saa OLD UNIVERSITY BUILDING The above picture is of the old building which was built in 1843 and which housed the University during pre-Civil-War days. It was burned in 1863 by Federal troops. This building stood on the southeast corner of the intersection of South College and East Spring Streets.  «mi o z Q ■-] to BO a o .s Z o Q p o - Q -3 en S U CARUTHERS HALL Built in 1875 and named for Judge Robert L. Caruthers, first President of Board of Trustees GIRLS ' DORMITORY CAMPUS VIEW Like a mighty sentinel, the To wer stands majestically in the midst of beautiful surroundings ' «x ufU ' ifcui£ ra w A« REV. F. R. COSSITT, D.D. First President of Cumberland University 18Jf2-18U CUMBERLAND PRESIDENTS 1842-44 — Rev. Franceway Ranna Cossitt, D.D. 1844-66 — Rev. Thomas C. Anderson, D.D. 1866-73— Rev. B. W. McDonnald, D.D., LL.D. 1873-02— Nathan Green, Jr., LL.D. 1902-06— David Earle Mitchell, A.B. 1906-09 — Acting President, Nathan Green, Jr., LL.D. 1909-14 — Rev. Winstead Paine Bone, A.M., D.D. 1914-16— Rev. Samuel A. Coile, D.D. 1916-17— Acting President, Homer A. Hill, A.M. 1917-20— Edward P. Childs, A.M. 1920-22 — Acting President, Rev. Andrew B. Buchanan, D.D. 1922-26— Rev. John Royal Harris, D.D. 1926- — Ernest Looney Stockton, A.M., LL.D. ( THOEV X A 3 JHlJiwJ- JUDGE EDWARD E. BEARD A.E., LL.B. Professor of Law 1912-23 DR. B. S. FOSTER A.B., LL.B. One of the founders of Lebanon College for young ladies. For four years this college was known as Cumberland University Annex. HON ROBERT L. CARUTHERS One of the founders of Cumber-land University Professor of Law 1868-82 ; President of Board of Trustees 1842-82. I THOE:hCIX m- i4ii iu uArJ2£f| i£,fisjKff««jlA DR. E. L. STOCKTON, President li)33 jKi 17 ™o cp MlMuM WILLIAM R. CHAMBERS A.B., LL.B., LL.D. Dean of Law School A.B., Cumberland University : LL.B.. Vanderbilt University ; LL.D., Cumberland University. WILLIAM D. YOUNG A.B., M.A. Dean of College of Arts and Sci- ences; Professor of History A.B.. M.A., Cumberland University : Graduate Work. Peabody College. 1 PHOE X mi jE ' L JAMES O. BAIRD A.B., M.A., LL.B. Professor of Chemistry A.B.. M.A.. LL.B . Cumberland University ; Graduate Work. Peabody College, University of Chicago. A.B. MABEL C. JONES A.B., M.A. Professor of English M.A.. Cumberland University ; uate Work, Peabody CoUefre. Columbia University. Grad- A.B. MRS. Y. P. WOOTEN A.B., M.A. Professor of Education Peabody College : M.A.. Cumberland University : Graduate Work, Peabody College. 19 WINSTEAD P. BONE A.B., M.A., B.D., D.D. Professor of Biblical Literature A.B.. M.A.. Trinity College: B.D.. D.D.. Cumberland University : Union Theo- logical Seminary : University of litrlin : University of Chicago. PHOEV X Z ' - ' ' - ' ' ' ' ' ' •■ RSSi M i ai MW ' ' Jj: ' i2 £r!:f.- - ' ! € ! ' . ' ' ' ' ' ' . ' .Z,,,i JUDGE A. B. NEIL A.B., LL.B. Professor of Latv Winchester Normal College : LL.B., Cumberland University. ROBERT J. WHERRY A.B., PH.D. Professor of Economics and Psychology A.B., Ph.D., Ohio state University. RALPH T. DONNELL A.B., M.A. Professor of Mathematics A.B. Cumberland University : M.A., University of Tennessee. LAWRENCE M. DICKERSON B.S., M.S., PH.D. Professor of Biology B.S., William and Mary : M.S.. Ph.D., University of Virginia. 20 ' THOE hCpCi k ' = i= ' . ' -i MlC E. GEORGE SAVERIO A.B., M.A., PH.D. Professor of Modern Languages A.B.. M.A., College of Montana ; Ph.D.. University of Texas. V MRS. MAY GREGORY ROUSSEAU Instructor in Dramatic Art Graduate Work at Schuster School of Pub- lic Speakinp; and Dramatics ; Flowers Academy of Speech and Dramatic Art. Cincinnati, Ohio. SUE FINDLEY A.B., B.M. Instructor in Piano A.B., Cumberland University: B.M., Nashville Conservatory of Music. GRAVES HAYDON THOMPSON A.B., A.M., PH.D. Professor of Greek and Latin A.B.. Hampden-Sydney College; A.M. Ph.D.. Harvard University. 21 MRS. THEORA FERRELL Teacher of Voice ROBERT W. ADAMS A.B., LL.B. Alumni Secretary A.B., LL.B., Cumberland University. THOMAS E. BRYANT A.B. Registrar A.B.. Cumberland University. MISS MADGE HARDISON Assistant to the University Secretary 22 I. THOE X s) -s ——7 fe fiiSi A. J. CASH A.E. University Secretary A.B., University of West Virginia. MISS AILEEN COOK Secretary to the President MISS SARAH HARBISON LL.B., B.M. Laiv Librarian LL.li.. Cumberland University : B,M., Schubert Conservatory of Music. EDWARD LOYD Snpei-intendeiit of Buildi ( s 23 ■ft- ' fHOE KLXj- MARTHA BETSY MASON B.S. Matron of Boys ' Dormitory B.S., Simmons College, Boston, Mass. MRS. REED Matron of Hinds House MISS MARTHA HARRIS Librarian MRS. WEST Matron of McClain House 24 ffAf n, v rj B rf ' ' uiuMtcc iSiatM PhmMMa -ii S fiS HISTORICAL HIGH LIGHTS Cumberland University, a synonym for Christian education and the highest stand- ards of scholarship, has a history, the true meaning- and greatness of which is likely to be lost to most of us, because we are too intimately associated with what she has to offer and too imbued with her ideals and culture to get a true and impartial perspective of her history. A history of education in the South would be incomplete without promi- nent mention of the enviable record of progress and the inestimable contributions which Cumbei ' land has made to the educational advancement of the South. Cumber- land ' s history is a brilliant record of ninety years of service, but it is more than that; it incorporates a body of ideals and traditions which are inculcated into the minds and lives of its students and graduates. They are the heritage of every man and every woman who can claim allegiance and indebtedness to this historic institution. Con- ceived in the minds of Christian men and founded for the highest purposes, Cumber- land University has for ninety years offered advantages not obtainable in other col- leg-es. Operating under the handicap of insufficient endowment, Cumberland has, in- stead of boasting of fine buildings and other material resources, stood upon the basis of merit and relied upon the quality of training and leadership of her gTaduates for her reputation. We have not purposed to write an inclusive history of Cumberland. On the other hand, we offer a brief review of the high points of her history. Cumberland University was founded in 1842 at Lebanon, Tennessee, under the aus- pices of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Rev. George Donnell, great-grand- father of Dean Will D. Young, of the College of Arts and Sciences, was at that time one of the leading spirits in the church. Hon. Robert L. Caruthers was the central and most influential figure in the founding of the University. Judge Caruthers held the position of Pi ' ofessor of Law from 1868 to 1882, the time of his death. After its founding in 1842, the first classes were held in the building now known as the Nazarene Church, which is located on North Cumberland Street. Professor C. G. McPherson was the first man to teach in Cumberland University. The people of Leb- anon had agreed to build a college building to cost ten thousand dollars. This build- ing was located on the southeast corner of the intersection of South College and East Spring Streets. It was ready for occupancy in September, 1844. It was burned in 1865 by Federal troops. Between 1865 and 1896, when the present administration building was completed, the University was housed in various buildings — at Divinity Hall, at Caronna Hall, which stood where the Comptcn House and the Lambda Chi Alpha House now stand, and at Caruthers Hall, which was built in 1875. s m THOEV X HISTORICAL HIGH LIGHTS (Continued) ▲ The Law School was established in 1847, with Judge Abram Caruthers as the first professor. Prior to the Civil War this was the largest law school in the United States. Three men, because of their long tenure of office and worthy records of service, deserve pi-ominent mention in the history of the Law School. Judge Nathan Green, ' 45 A.B., ' 49 LL.B., was Professor of Law from 1856 to 1919, a period of sixty-three years. Dur- ing many years of this time he also served as Chancellor of the University. Dr. A. B. Martin, ' 58 LL.B., served as Professor of Law for a period of forty-two years — from 1878 until 1920. Judge Edward E. Beard, ' 71 A.B., ' 73 LL.B., served in the same capac- ity from 1912 until 1923. Today the Law School has three full-time instructors — Dean William R. Chambers, Judge A. B. Neil, and Professor Daniels. Dr. W. P. Bone is the senior member of the University faculty, having to his credit thirty-nine years of distinguished service. During this time he was President two terms. On this, the ninetieth anniversary of her birth, Cumberland University is composed of the College of Law, the College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Music, the Department of Commerce, and the Department of Public Speaking. Dr. E. L. Stockton, who succeeded Dr. John Royal Harris as President, has served in this capacity since 1927. The history of Cumberland commands the admiration of every student and alumnus. Cumberland rests today upon as firm a foundation of historic service as any other uni- versity in the South, and what she is doing now is an indication of what her future progres s will be. Let us gaze into the future far as human eye can see and try to vision our Alma Mater during the next decade, the end of which will mark the one hundredth anniversary of her founding. Lnportant plans are being formulated and definitely worked out which, when put into execution, will mean a larger student body, greater interest and loyalty, and a more extensive University program. First in impoi ' tance among the plans for the immediate future is the drive to enroll one hundred and twenty-five Freshmen for the school year beginning in September, 1932. With students, alumni, and civic organizations of Lebanon cooperating in this efi ' ort, its success is assured, which will mean that next year Cumberland will have the largest enrollment in her history. No plan in recent years has been received more favorably and with more enthusiasm and optimism by students, alumni, and friends of the University than the announcement that next year Cumberland will resume intercollegiate athletic competition. Member- ship in the Mississippi Valley Conference has been assured, and with the Red Bulldog again upholding the University ' s banner of athletic prowess and adding fresh laurels to an already glorious past, we cannot look upon the future but with optimism. These plans, together with the endowment drive which is going steadily forward and which is being carried on with renewed vigor by University administrators and alumni, will result in gxeat advancement for Cumberland. The plans for the future progress of Cumberland are not dreams. ' Z9 CLAMEf PHOEy CpC r ' f ■S£rnZ--- ' !2 ' fff ' ' ' ZZ.... ,, i SENIOR LITERARY CLASS OF 1895 ' v ' f; f G liA 3n 5tlemorlam CHAS. R. WILLIAMSON, A.B. ' 97 An alumnus, friend, and a generous benefactor to Cumberland, tvhose death in 1931 was mourned by the faculty, students, and alumni of the University. 28 lENIORl THOE X a SENIOR CLASS COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES LILBURN BULLINGTON, B.A. Lebanon, Tennessee A real fellow — honest, straigfhtforward, unselfish, cheerful. His has been no easy time during the last four years, but his light-hearted grin has rarely been absent. He possesses a store of admirable qualities that have won him sincere friends here, and will win him more in the years to come. AMY JO BYARS. B.S. McMinnville, Tennessee Basketball, ' 31, ' 32: Honor Roll. ' 29, ' 30, ' 31; International Relations Club: President Science Club. ' 31; Secretary-Treasurer Class, ' 31 ; Exchange Editor Collegian, ' 31 : Phcenix Sponsor, ' 31 ; Associate Editor Collegian, ' 32. Amy Jo is a strong, ambitious personality, always true to her convictions and a devoted sponsor of square deals. For this we admire her, and for her ready smile and cheerfulness we love her. Her record in Cumberland is an enviable one, and we are proud to call her schoolmate. PERRY DAVIS. B.S. Watertown, Tennessee Perry wins friends with his smile and holds them with his kindness. Although he is very fond of fem- inine company, he is ambitious, meeting every difficulty with a buoyant spirit. Responsibilities tbat come his way are handled in a capable manner. We wish you luck. Perry. MIRIAM EDGERTON. B.A. Birmingham. Alabama D. P. O. A real girl, genuine and sweet — that ' s Miriam. In her one year at Cumberland she has impressed all who know her with her many endearing traits. Fine? There are none finer. Cheerful? The sunniest disposition you ever saw. Unselfish? She ' d give you her last dime. Lovable? You just can ' t help loving Miriam. We hate to see her leave, and wish her the success and happiness that she -so deserves. PHOEHIX SENIOR CLASS COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES LESTER ENOCH, B.S. Watertown, Tenneissee Y. M. C. A.; Amassaeassean Literary Society: Member Public Speaking Class, ' 30, ' 31. We have confidence in this lad. He has a quiet way of accomplishing things. Something must be done, and he does it. A fine and generous classmate, he has gained the esteem of all who have come into close contact with him. and he will not soon be forgotten. ELIZABETH FREEMAN, B.A. Lebanon, Tennessee S. D. S. : Basketball, ' 29, ' 30. ' 31. ' 32; International Relations Club. Since Lib is rather quiet, it was some time before we found out her priceless worth. A keen sense of humor and thoughtful consideration of others are some of her most endearing traits. Possessed of fun- loving qualities and a high degree of honor and integrity, she commands our respect and impels our love. MRS. MAZIE L. GOLD, B.S. Carthage, Tennessee Mrs. Gold is a person of a quiet, unassuming nature, who in h-er year at Cumberland has unobtrusively worked her way into all our hearts. Her sincerity and kindness have won for her many friends, and we predict that popularity and success will stay with her wherever she may be. VIRGINIA JOHNSON GOLLODAY, B.A. Lebanon, Tennessee S. D. S. : Basketball, ' 30 ; International Relations Club : Secretary-Treasurer of Class, ' 32 ; Collegian Staff, ' 30: Feature Editor Phcenix. ' 32; Zebra Club; Amassagassean Literary Society. With tireless courage ajid leadership. Virginia has blazed her way through college. Here she has ac- quired many things — a splendid heritage, a liberal knowledge, and friendships that will endure. Her hos- pitable nature and cheerfulness have won our love, while we, more wooden ones, wonder at her keen intellectual ability and her inimitable originality. When she speaks, stand by for an idea, and a clever one at that. SENIOR CLASS COLLEGE OF ARTS AXD SCIENCES ETHEL LOUISE KIDD, Columbus, Ohio D. P. O. B.A. Above all things, Ethel is a girl of real character — always cheerful and optimistic, sure of herself and the rightness of the world. Her charming manner, high ideals, and ability assure us of her future suc- cess. We shall always remember the little girl from Ohio who captured so many hearts with those winning ways and that captivating brogue. CARLETON H. LeROY, B.A. Dansville, New York D. K. P. Secretary : Vice President of Class, ' 32. LeRoy is gifted with a subtle sense of humor, which makes life enjoyable for him and for th«se around him. Searching intellect, tact, resourcefulness, superb histrionic ability — all these LeRoy has in abun- dance. From his intelligent countenance flashes a ready smile. Such a combination will undoubtedly win for him many friends and great success. HELEN LIGON, B.A. Mount Pleiasant, Teinnessee S. D. S. Basketball, ' 29. ' 30, ' 31 : International Relations Club. A friend of worth and a congenial companion, Helen is a beauty of note, but it is not a surface charm alone. She has helped to make life pleasant for her companions of both sexes, and has had her share of good times. Our Alma Mater will miss her true-blue spirit. STEWART LIGON, B.A. Mount Pleasant. Tennessee S. D. S. Studie is one to whom good times and pleasures are as essential as air. Warm-hearted, unseliish, vibrant with life — an unusual and attractive combination. Keenly alive to all her surroundings, cheerful, always there with a jolly smile and a happy laugh — that ' s Studie. « ' ' PHOEV X SENIOR CLASS COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES JOHN T. McCULLY. B.A. Louisville, Mississippi President of Senior Class. There is something: about ' Mae that makes an appeal to all who know him. With few enemies and many friends, he possesses a wide, deserved popularity. His genial disposition and good humor have brightened our years at Cumberland. At the close of his college days we present a scholar by effort, a gentleman by nature, and a man of whom we shall all be proud to say our classmate. JOHN DILL NIX, B.A. Watertown, Tennessee Vice President of A. S. P. ; Basketball, ' 30 ; Y. M. C. A. ; Amassagassean Literary Society. John ' s most outstanding characteristics are that he is a good student and a fine character. He is a serious youth , and makes an excellent pal. for he can always be depended on. Sports have claimed a por- tion of his time, and he is an ardent follower of them all. EDITH ADELAIDE NOLAND. B.A. Lebanon, Tennessee Gentle, loving, sweet as her name — Edith, While she has not been thrown with the class very intimately, because she has been teaching through the winter months, she has added much to our record. Her high scholarship, her quiet dignity, and her trustworthiness have helped to uphold our standard and have won our gratitude and admiration. HARRY PHILLIPS, B.A. Watertown, Tennessee S. A. E. ; A. S. P.; International Relations Club; Editor in Chief CoUcgian : Captain Debating Team; Winner of State Orqiorical Contest, ' 30. The more there is to a man, the harder it is to say of him what he justly deserves. So it is with Harry, and perhaps we should simply say that they don ' t come any finer, and let it go at that. His four years spent here have gained for him a host of admirers, who appreciate his true worth. His career in Cum- berland has been a most excellent one, and any field of labor will gain a splendid worker by his enlist- ment. Our best wishes go with you, Harry. f QP MM . SENIOR CLASS COLLEGE OF ARTS Ax D SCIENCES WILLIAM JENNINGS SKAGGS, RowoRT, West Vikgi nia B.A. Skaggs is a real friend who never h-esitates to come to the aid of a classmate. When the traits of seren- ity, frankness, and big-heartedness are combined in one man in such abundance, it is only natural that this man acquire unnumbered friends. Those who have known him will never forget him, and Cumberland will miss his quiet, steadying influence. BENNIE LEE SPERRY, B.A. Mount Juliet, Tbnnesshe Amassa.gassean Literary Society; Assistant Librarian, ' 29. ' 30, ' 31. Bennie Lee is a girl we cannot but admire. There is nothing about her that is not genuine — no make- believe or pretension. Straightforward, strong, friendly — we are proud to call her friend. We shall always remember h-er tireless, cheerful assistance given so willingly to the frequenters of the library. GUY CARLETON THACKSTON, B.A. Lebanon, Tennessee L. X. A. : Blue Key Fraternity ; Square and Compass Club ; President International Relations Club, ' 31 ; President Amassagassean Literary Society, ' 28, ' 29; Editor Ph enix, ' 31, ' 32; President of Class, ' 31; Debating Team, ' 31 ; Baseball. ' 28, ' 29. Leadership was thrust upon Guy at Cumberland, for there was always a place in everything literary and athletic that needed a conscientious worker, a good fellow, an amiable one above all, with a smile and loads of ideas to make the purpose better. He constantly put into practice the idea that anything worth doing is worth doing well. We send him away with regrets at our loss and best wishes for his suc- cess. ANN, KATHERINE VAUGHN, B.A. Lebanon, Tennessee ' 31, ' 32. D. P. O. ; Basketball, ' 29, -3U, 31, az. She is always th-ere in a pinch — by the side of her friends in trouble and in fun. Her specialty is bas- ketball, and her indomitable spirit and tireless effort have brought htr to the top in studies, in athletics, and in the hearts of those who know her. PHOE hCIX Mi-jtun ; ' iii ' ' ' Ci SENIOR CLASS COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES MARY PORTER VIVRETTE. B.A. Mount Juliet, Tennessee Amassagassean Literary Society. Mary Porter is quiet, dependable, companionable, and lovable — a true friend and an ideal classmate. Her amiable disposition and consideration for the needs of others will continue to win a place for her in the hearts of all with whssm she comes in contact. MATTIE MEDORA WALKER. B A. Lebanon, Tennessee D. P. O. ; Amassagassean Literary Society ; Prettiest Girl, ' 32. We always thought Mattie was truthful — until she told us she was planning t teach school next year. Now we think that ' s a lot of hot air. Wonder what Comer thinks? Whatever profession she decides to enter, we ' re betting on her to make a success. Our four years of association with Mattie have revealed certain qualities in her character that will make for success anywhere. Sweet, kind, generous, lovable, hospitable, loyal. fin - — all these adjectives truly describe Mattie. In addition, she possesses beauty, grace, charm — all of which will make her place in Cumberland one that is hard to fill. JOHN CHARLES YELTON, B.A. Lebanon. Tennessee President Y. M. C. A. ; President B. S. U. : Parliamentarian of Literary Society ; Life Service Group. It is impossible to characterize Charles Yelton in a few words. He is a hard worker and more than will- ing to lend a hand. Often we have been cheered by his songs. His standing is so high that it has been difficult for us to keep up with him. His courage and perseverance will win success and happiness for him wherever he may go. ,.,. itii  = :w 1932 j i 1 ■ W m£k2 l . ' JIfhl: nr,y ._. y ' j ' ' ' ' , fJM ' i ' ' ' ' isAdH- Our college work finished, and having viewed ourselves introspectively for gains and losses, virtues and faults, successes and failures, we turn and gaze once more upon a symbol of Christian education in an effort to ascertain its meaning. Have the four years that we have spent in halls, classrooms, dormitories, and about the college campus under the instruction and leadership of Christian men and women been profitable ones? If All are architects of fate Working in these oralis of time, Some with massive deeds and great, Some ivith ornameiits of rhyme. Nothing useless is or lore, Each thing in its place is best, And what seems but idle shore Strengthens and supports the rest. ' we have learned that every person is the architect of his own fate, that some are destined to build with massive deeds and ethers with ornaments of rhyme; if we have learned that there is a plan and everything is included as a part of it, then we may join with the poet in sajing that our time and efi ' orts have been worth while. We salute thee, Cumberland, for hav- ing taught us how to live ! f THOE hCIX JUDGE ABRAM CARUTHERS First Professor of Law Author of The History of a Lawsuit COLLEGE OF LAW T It was five years after the founding- of Cumberland University in 1842 that the Board of Trustees provided for the establishment of a Law De- partment. The first term opened in October, 1847, with seven students present. The first professor was Judge Abram Caruthers, who resigned from the State Supreme Court to take up the new work. Classes were at first held in the oifice of Judge Robert L. Caruthers. Until 1853 two years were required to complete the course of study. At that time the requirements were reduced from two years to fifteen months. In 1871 the course was further reduced so that it might be completed in one year. Since its beginning, eighty-five years ago, the Cumberland University Law School has made an outstanding contribution to the legal profession in the United States. Prior to the Civil War it was the largest law school in the country. With such an enviable record for service, the law school enjoys today a reputation that is nation-wide. JUDGE NATHAN GREEN, SR. Professor of Law 18i8-66 DR. A. B. MARTIN LL.B. Professor of Law 1878-1920; Presi- dent of Board 1882-1920 JUDGE NATHAN GREEN A.B., LL.B. Professor of Law 1856-1919; Chan- cellor of University 1873-1902 THOEJ X 4 ,«r , - 5? =z - E_ i =4 COLLEGE OF LAW JANUARY CLASS ▲ HUGH W. ADAMS. LL.B. Westville, Florida Philomathcan Literary Society; Circle Club. WILLIAM B. BLACKBURN. LL.B. Stone, Kentucky Square and Compass Club. GLENN D. CARGILL. LL.B. Prague, Oklahoma Lambda Chi .Alpha. ERVIN J. CASTILLE. LL.B. Opelousas. Louisiana Texas Club: Philomathcan Literary Society. LYLE B. cherry, LL.B. Dover, Tennessee Sigma Alpha Epsilon; Secretary. Philomathcan Lit- erary Society; Secretary, Senior Law Class; Secretary, Sigma Alpha Epsiton. JOHN F. CHOATE, LL.B. South Pittsburg, Tennessee Philomathcan Literary Society; Circle Club. CLARENCE H. COX. LL.B. Paducah. Kentucky FRANK H. DRINNEN, LL.B. Maryville, Tennessee Philomathcan Literary Society. PAUL HOLMES, LL.B. Marshfields, Missouri President, Circle Club; PhUxmiathean Literary Society; Square and Compass Club. TALBERT B. HUGHES. JR.. LL.B. National Soldiers ' Home. Maine Philomathcan Literary Society; Square and Compass Club. THOE:hCIX ' l - ' M COLLEGE OF LAW JANUARY CLASS A RUSSELL FRANK HUNT. LL.B. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Vice President, Senior Law Class. L. E. H. HYSMITH. LL.B. WiLBUKTON, OkLjIHOMA Philo7nathean Litcranj Society; Oklahoma Club. HERMAN LESLIE KING, LL.B. Nashville, Tennessee Philomalhcan Literary Society. RAY A. KOCH, LL.B. Nashville. Tennessee Pfiilomathcan Literary Society. ALBERT O. LEBECK, LL.B. Gallup, New Mexico President, Senior Law Class. BART LUND, LL.B. Hammond, Indiana Philotnathean Literary Society, FRANK P. MAHAN, LL.B. Hartshcrne, Oklahoma Critic, Philomatkcan Literary Society; Oklahoma Club. CECIL W. NORMAN, LL.B. Enid, Oklahoma President, Philotnathean Literary Society. JOSEPH G. NUCCIO. LL.B. Tampa, Florida THOMAS C. PITTS, LL.B. Fort Smith, Arkansas PHOEV X COLLEGE OF LAW JANUARY CLASS ▲ H. R. RALSTON. LL.B. Paj is. Texas Clans Orator, Senior Law C7n.ss; PhUomathfan Literary Society. CHRISTOPHER C. SCOTT. LL.B Bkaumont, Texas PhiloJtiathcan Literary Society. ROBERT C. SLAGLE. LL.B. Shkrman, Texas Pkilomathean Literary Society. FRANZ E. SWATY, LL.B. FoRDYCE Arkansas Lambda Chi Ali)ha: Vice President. Circle Club: Philomathcan Literary Society. RAYMOND A. TIPTON. LL.B. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Siyma Alpha Epailov : ETtiincnt Cor respondent, Siyvia Alpha Epsilon : Secretary and Treasurer, Oklahotna Club. C. HOBART VILLAR. LL.B. Pensacola. Florida PhilomaLhean Literary Society; Circle Club; Collegian Staff. GEORGE THOMAS WATTS. LL.B. RoswBLL, Nbw Mexico EDWARD D. WHITE, JR.. LL.B. Livingston, Tennessee Pkilomathean Literary Society. J. COOK WILSON. LL.B. Philadelphia, Mississippi ERNEST WOLFENDEN, LL.B. Lebanon, Tennessee Lambda Chi Alpha. MILAN O. Z ' DRALE. LL.B. Clairton, Pennsylvania Philomathcan Literary Society. J I 1 - t O KlX MM 0 • . WTII— Ci-= ' V -V --■ ■ ii ' Z ' .n-rpt . , .v iy - ' ' COLLEGE OF LAW JUNE CLASS FURMAN HOUSTON ADERHOLD, LL.B. Atlanta, Georgia A. M. AIKIN. JR., LL.B. Paris, Texas Square and Cotnpass Club; Phil mathean Literary Society. KEETON ARNETT. LL.B. Louisville, Mississippi President, Student Cmincil; President, Philoniuthean Literary Society. JOHN C. ASKEW, JR., LL.B. Nashville, Tennessee Sigma .Alpha Epsilo i; Athletic Director. ALBERT E. AYRES, JR., LL.B. Drumright, Oklahoma JIMMIE BATES, LL.B. Fayetteville, Tennessee CLAYTON ROSS BAKER, LL.B. DoTHAN, Alabama Bhic Key; Square and Coinpass Club; Florida Club; Philomathcan Literary Society. ROY H. BALL. LL.B. Oklahoma City. Oklahoma JOHN STEELE BATSON, LL.B. Marietta, Oklahoma JOSEPH S. BEAN, LL.B. Winchester, Tennessee Tennessee Club; Philoniathenn Literary Society; Collegian Staff ; Varsity Basketball; Blue Key. HBRSCHEL G. E. BEAUCHAMP, LL.B. Grove, Oklahoma Philomathcan Literary Society; Oklahoma Club. MARVIN O. BERGLIN, LL.B. Fairhope, Alabama I THOEHIX (ilkii i jiii COLLEGE OF LAW JUNE CLASS WILLIAM R. BLACKWELL, LL.B. Marshfield, Missouri NORMAN G. BLOOM. LL.B. Madera, Pennsylvania SAM W. BOBO, LL.B. Lebanon, Tennessee EDWIN W. BODE, LL.B. Jefferson City. Missouri CLIFTON BEVERLY BRILEY, LL.B. Nashville, Tennessee DAVID BROWDER, LL.B. Leesburg, Florida JACK BURRAGE, LL.B. Columbus, Mississippi Lambda Chi Alpha. PETE C. CANIZARO, JR., LL.B. ViCKSBURG, Mississippi Philomathean Literary Society. A. C. CARLSON, LL.B. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Circle Club , Philoniathean Literary Society. ABE PARKER CARTER, LL.B. TOMPKINSVILLE, KENTUCKY ELMO M-URRAY CHARLTON, LL.B. DoNELSON, Tennessee Philomathean Literary Society; Tennessee Club. SHIRLEY L. CLUM. LL.B. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Philomathean Literary Society. thoe:ntx I COLLEGE OF LAW JUNE CLASS THERON H. COFFELT, LL.B. Blackwell. Oklahoma EVERETT S. COLLINS. LL.B. Drumright, Oklahoma Oklahoma Club. CARL G. COOK. LL.B. Oklahoma City. Oklahoma Philomathean Literary Society. J. T. CRISP, JR.. LL.B. TiinNTON, Tennessee LON V. CROSS, LL.B. Jefferson City. Missouri Philomath ean Literary Society. JAMES B. CROWELL. LL.B. Shelbyville, Tennessee J. I. CUMMINGS. LL.B. Brownstown, Indiana ARGIL C. CZIGAN. LL.B. Houston. Texas Blue Key; Texan Club. GEORGE DANKE, JR, LL.B. Union City, Tenne.ssee Blue Key; Tevncsscc Club. EDWIN D. DAVIS, LL.B. Fayette. Mississippi Blue Key; President, Junior Law Class. JEFFERSON DAVIS, LL.B. INDLANOLA, MISSISSIPPI BARTON DEMENT, JR., LL.B. MURFREESBORO, TENNESSEE PHOE X COLLEGE OF LAW JUNE CLASS ▲ DOYNE DODD. LL.B. Rector, Arkansas Square avd Campass Club: Dirrrtor. Band. COMER A. DONNELL. LL.B. Lebanon. Tennessee Lambda Chi Alpha. EMIL H. ELLIS. LL.B Delano. Florida Blue Key; Square and Compafis Club ; Philomathcan Literary Society; Florida Club. JOE A. ESKRIDGE. LL B. Tulsa, Oklahoma WILLIAM GERARD FITZGERALD. LL.B. San Antonio, Texas Freshman Coach; Texas Club; Philoniathean Literary Society; Glee Club. ALBERT G. FLEISCHER, LL.B. Okla?ioma City, Oklahoma HENRY FOUTCH. LL.B. Nashville, Tennessee EUGENIA FREEMAN, LL.B. Lebanon, Tennessee Delta Phi Omeya Sorority. MARVIN J. FRIEDKIN. LL.B. Waco, Texas Philomathean Literary Society; Circle Club: Texas Club; President. R. O. C. TRUMAN G. FUTCH. JR.. LL.B. Leesburg, Florida Delta Kappa Phi: Florida Club. W. ELLIS GARRISON, LL.B. Superior, Nebraska Philomathean Literary Society. DON GRAY, LL.B. Johnson City, Tennessee Philomathean Literary Society. 45 A PHOEV X Elk-: j. J • ii[irnitV.A 7 7?:iitiiiii ' MJr COLLEGE OF LAW JUNE CLASS J. PAT GUDGER. LL.B. Chatsworth, Georgia LAWRENCE S. HAIL. LL.B. Somerset, Kentucky J. W. HAWKINS, LL.B. Lbwisburg, Tennessee Tennessee Club, J. THOMAS HEFLIN, JR., LL.B. LaFayettej, Alabama Sigma Delta Kappa; Vice President, Junior Law Class; Philo-mathean Literary Society; Blue Key ; Student Council. NAT HENDERSON, LL.B. Stiglbr, Oklahoma Square and Compass Club ; Philomathean Literary Society. MONT F. HIGHLEY, JR.. LL.B. Oklahoma City. Oklahoma J. H. HOBSON, LL.B. McMinnvillb, Tennessee LOUIS T. HOLLAND, LL.B. Saint Jo. Texas Blue Key; Philomathean Literary Societ] EUGENE C. HOLLOWAY. JR.. LL.B. MURFREESBORO, TENNESSEE Lambda Chi Alpha; Blue Key; Philomathean Literary Society; Vice President, Circle Club; Phcenix Staff. BRITTON THOMAS HOOVER, LL.B. Pickens, Mississippi Square and Compass Chib. EDWIN CLARK HOUX, LL.B. Warrensburg, Missouri ROBERT M. HURT, LL.B. Amarillo, Texas Philomathean Literary Society. COLLEGE OF LAW JUNE CLASS FRANK C. HARRIS. LL.B. Pine Bluff. Arkansas Arkaiisas Club: Philonmthcati Literary Society. J. CAVITT JACKSON. LL.B, Artesia. New Mexico Phil matkean Literary Society. PHILIP D. JACKSON. LL.B. Kansas City, Missouri J, B. JAMES. LL.B. Gushing. Oklahoma RONALD JARRETT. LL.B. Oklahoma City. Oklahoma HENRY C. JOHNSON. LL.B Lafayette, Tennessee BENJAMIN JONES. JR.. LL.B. Nashville. TUnnessbe Sigma Alpha Epsilon : Collegian Sta CHARLES M. JONES. JR.. LL.B. Colquitt. Georgia Philomathean Literary Society. GEORGE JONES. LL.B. Flushing, New York Square and Compass Club, JENNINGS W. JONES. LL.B. Gallatin, Tennessee Tennessee Club ; Philomathean Literary Society THELMA JONES. LL.B. Mobile. Alabama EUGENE R. KATZ, LL.B. Woodbine. New Jersey Circle Club: Philomathean Literary Society. THOE hCIX A ■J COLLEGE OF LAW JUNE CLASS ▲ EDWARD J. KING. LL.B. Oklahoma Ci ty, Oklahoma J. R. KOCH. LL.B. Austin, Texas Lambda Chi Alpha. HENRY C. KYLE, LL.B. San Marcos, Texas Philomathean Literary Society; Texas Club. JAMES P. LACEY. LL.B. Knoxville, Tennessee LEO J. LAMBERSON. LL.B. L. Porte, Indiana Historian. Junior Law Class ; Philomathean Literary Society. CARL VONDER LANCKEN, LL B. Tulsa, Oklahoma HENRY X. LaRAIA. LL.B. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey Blue Key ; Philomathean Literary Society ; Officers Club: Glee Club. NIGEL A. LEAGUE. LL.B. Greenville, South Carolina President, Blue Key; Philomathean Literary Society. JOHN L. LEE, JR.. LL.B. Live Oak, Florida Bhie Key ; Florida Club ; Philomathean Literary Society. HARRY H. LIGGETT. LL.B. Birmingham, Alabama Sigma Alpha Epsiton; Blue Key. MARSHALL M. I.ITTLE. LL.B. Banfitt, Arkansas JOHN L. LONG. JR.. LL.B. Pocatello, Idaho ! mm rm 48 W y tlik -- 4 ,t--=r -i-=;:5:-- S ES ' = ; ™ ' mm COLLEGE OF LAW JUNE CLASS J. S. LOVE. JR.. LL.B. Jackson, Mississippi Miaaisnipiii Cluh; Philomatheaii Litfrnry Sncirtij WILLIAM B. MACK. LL.B. Brooklyn. New Youk Sifima Alpha Epsilon, LANE G. MEEKS, LL.B. ConiNTH. Mississippi Minaisaippi Club : Public Speaking Club. LEWIS R. MITCHELL. LL.B. Sanford. Florida ALLAN W. McCOMB. LL B, Portland, Oregon WILLIAM S. McCOY, LL.B, Edgefield, South Carolina BANCROFT M. McDEARMAN, LL.B CooKEviLLE. Tennessee LON P. McFARLAND, JR., LL.B Lebanon. Tennessee A. B. McNABB. LL.B. Watertown, Tennessee Philomathean Literary Society: TcnvesRee Club ORRIN S. PALMER, LL.B. Cleveland, Oklahoma COL JAMES L. PEATROSS. LL.B. Rolla, Missouri Sigma Delia Kappa: Missouri Cluh; Philomathrav Literary Society: S(juare and Compass Club. CARL C. PERRIMAN, LL.B. Snyder. Tennessee h 1 42 49 fHOEV X COLLEGE OF LAW JUNE CLASS HARRY PHILIPS. LL B. Watertown. Tennessee Sig-ma Alpha Epsilov; Editor in Chief, CoUegian; Captain, Debating Team ; Phiiomathean Literary Soeiety. MICHAEL REYNOLD PLACENTINO, LL.B. Leominster, Massachusetts Member of Band; Philomathean Literary Society, J. NILES PUCKETT, LL.B. Columbus, Mississippi Bhte Key; Senior Law Class Historian, LONNTE F. RADFORD LL.B. Mount Ida. Arkansas Square and Compass Club. MADISON S. RAYBURN, LL B. Dallas, Texas Blue Key; Philomathean Literary Society; Secretary- Treasurer, Junior Law Cla s; Tez.as Club. MARK S. RICHE, LL.B. Brooklyn, New York R. E. RUSH, LL.B. Marshpield, Missouri Square and Compass Club : Philomathean Literary Society; Circle Club, MRS. E. GEORGE SAVERIO, LL.B. Lebanon, Tennessee Tennessee Club: Iota Tau Tau Sorority. WILLIAM L. SCOTT. LL.B. Las Vegas, New Me.nico WILLIAM A. SCHOFNER. LL.B. Temple, Texas Philomathean Literary Society; Texas Club. THAD D. SMITH, LL.B. CowARTS, North Carolina WELDON GLENN STARRY. LL.B. Blountstown, Florida Blue Key; President, Florida Club; Philomathean Literary Society. 1 nmSfitiijitisii COLLEGE OF LAW JUNE CLASS JOHN M. STATES. LL.B. JoNESBORO. Arkansas SQuare aiid Compass Club CHARLES J. STEIN. LL.B. Pittsburgh, Pejs ' nsylvania Circle Chib ; Philcmiathcan Literary Society: Chair man. Ring and Key Committee; Public Speaking Class. SHELLEY L STILES. JR.. LL.B. Caruthersville, Missouri Missouri Club: Philomathean Literary Society. EDWARD SUGG. LL.B. Dickson, Tennessee Philomathean Literary Society. THOMAS W. SUMPTER, LL.B. Nashville, Tennessee LESLIE TAYLOR, LL.B. San Antonio, Texas THOMAS E. THOMPSON. LL.B. Lebanon. Tennessee Square and Compass Club: Philo7nathean Literary Society. ERNEST LEE TURPIN. LL.B. Shelbyville. Tennessee Sigma Delta Kappa; Blue Key: Square and Compass Club ; Ph iloinatheaii Literary Society ; Tennessee Club; Glee Club. CLARENCE WEBER TULEY. LL.B. Nashville, Tennessee FRJED B. TYLER. LL.B. Augusta. Georgia Philomathean Literary Society. HULEN C. WALKER. LL.B. Nashville, Tennessee IRA WEBSTER. JR., LL.B. Brovv ' nsville, Texas Lambda Chi Alpha; Philoviathcan. Literary Society. PHOE NIX COLLEGE OF LAW JUNE CLASS MOSES C. J. WEISS, LL.n. Brooklyn, Nbw York HARRY R. WHITEFIELD, LL.B. RoMK. Tennessee Philomathran Literary Socu ' fif. OSCAR H. WILSON, LL.B. Mountain City, Tennessee J. MAYNARD WILZIN. LL.B. Gkeenville. Mississippi Philomathran Literary Society: Mississippi Club. FRANCIS WOLPE, JR., LL.B. Phcenix, Arizona CoUcfjian Staff; Philoinatkean Literary Society. ORVIS S. WOOD, LL.B. WiLLIAMSTOWN, NEW JERSEY 1932 52 JUNIOR PHOE HJX JUNIOR CLASS COLLEGE OF z RTS AND SCIENCES EARL FRANCIS BAKER, B.S. Lebanon, Tennessee Alpha Siama Phi; Winner of State W. C. T. U. Ora- torcial Contest. 1931: Y- M. C. A.; Amassa- gassean Literary Society. ELIZABETH RAY CLARK, A.B. Lebanon, Tennessee International Relations Club : Amassagassean Literary Society. HELEN GASTON, A.B. Gastonburg, Alabama Internatioytal Relations Club. MARY MARGARET HAMBLEN, A.B. Lebanon, Tennessee International Relations Club. ROBERT HARALSON, JR., B.S. Lebanon, Tennessee Busi7iess Manager. Phcenix ; Basketball, 19S1- ' S2. JULIA HEREFORD, A.B. Lebanon, Tennessee Secretary-Treasurer, Junior Class; Vice P resident, International Relations Club: Secretary, Life Service Group. WINIFRED JONES, A.B. Orlinda, Tennessee Siiima Delta Sigtna; Vice President, Junior Class: ' Literary School Sponsor (student vote); Secre- tary, International Relations Club; Honor Roll, 1929- ' 30-31. JUNIOR CLASS COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES JAMES MARTIN, A.B Lebanon, Tennessee Lambda Chi Alpha. HARRY McCORD, A.B, Corinth. Mississippi Y. M. C. A. RUBY ROB NEBLETT, A.B. Newport News. Virjrinia Sigma Delta Sigma. GEORGE SADKA. B.S. M?ridian, Mississippi Delta Kappa Phi: Assistant Manager, Collegian Mississippi Club. FRANCES SHERRELL. A.B. Fayetteville, Tennessee Sigma Delta Sigm . WALTER SMITHWICK. JR.. B.S. Lebanon, Tennessee Delta Kappa Phi; Amassagasscan Literary Society. JAMES K. SPECK. A.B. Blue Springs, Mississippi Basketball. 1931-32. A.- THOE:h(IX I I trri i(M tf r 1 - • .. T- -- ■- JUNIOR CLASS COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES MARIE THACKSTON. B.S. Lebanon, Tennessee Sigma Delta Sigma; Amasagassean Literary Society. MAX E. TILGHMAN, A.B. Kenton, Tennessee Delta Kappa Phi : Busin.ess Manager, Collegian ; President of Class; Member of C Club; Basketball. 1929-30, ' 30-31. ' 31-32. JOHN A. TROXLER, A.B. Chattanooga, Tennessee Sigjna Alpha EpsHo-n; President. Y. M. C. A.; Life Service Group; Collegian Staff; President of Class, 1930- ' 31; Coach of Girls ' Basketball; Blue Key Honarary Fraternity. ALLIE D. WILLIAMS, B.S. Union City, Tennessee Life Service Group; Y. W. C. A.; Student Council; Assistant Librarian. ELSIE WINFREE. A.B. Silver Point, Tennessee Basketball, 1930-31-32; Assistant Librarian. MILTON WINHAM. A B,. Portland, Tennessee Delta Kappa Ph i ; Winner of Williamson Oratorical Contest, 1931. ESTHER YOUNG, A.B. Shop Springs, Tennessee Baptist Student Union; Y. W. C. A.; Honor Roll. ophomore; SOPHOMORE CLASS COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES WILLIAM KERR BASSETT. A.B. Providence, Kentucky Sigma Alpha Eps iloii; President of Class, 1930-81, ' 31-32; Sports Editor, Collegian; Intramural Tennis Champion. HELEN ELIZABETH DAVIS. A.B. Laguardo, Tennessee Sigm.a Delta Sigma MABEL DAVIS, B.S. Watertown, Tennessee SARAH ELEANOR FLOWERS, A.B. Kenton, Tennessee Delta Phi Omega; Treasurer of Class, 1930-31. BESS KELTON GRIGSBY, A.B. Lebanon, Tennessee MILDRED HANCOCK. A.B. Lebanon, Tennessee Voted Prettiest Girl in Student Body, 1930-31. EMMA NANNETTE HIBBETT, A.B. Lebanon, Tennessee LYNDON B. JENNINGS, A.B. Lebanon, Tennessee Amasagassean Literary Society; International Rela- tions Club; Y. M. C. A. SHANNON ROBISON. B.S. Oakland. Mississippi Signa Alpha Epsilan; Captain, Basketball; Y. M. C. A. PHILIP JAMES WALKER, A B. Alexandria, Tennessee MARGARET BULLINGTON YAHOLA, A.B.- Lebanon, Tennessee Basketball Captain. 1 58 FRESHMEN thoe:aCix FRESHMAN CLASS COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES JAMES ASKEW, B.S. Lebanon, Tennessee Sigma Alpha Epsilon, ALLEN AYMETT, JR., A.B. Pulaski, Tennessee Freslnman Debating Teavi; Y. M. C. A. MIRIAM BOCKMAN, A.B. Sparta, Tennessee SigTna Delta Sigitia. JAMES L. BOMAR, A.B. Tullahoma, Tennessee Y. M. C. A. ELEANOR AUSTELLE BURNETT, B.S. Mount Juliet, Tennessee FRANK O. CARPENTER, B.S. Waterbury, Vermont Sigma Alpha Epsilon. BETTY CHILDS, B.S. Spencerport, N ew York JAMES P. CLARK, A.B. Fayetteville, Tennessee Delta Kappa Phi. MARGARET ANNE GENTRY, A.B. Lebanon, Tennessee CHRISTINE JORDAN, Commercial Franklin, Kentucky EDNA EARLE KEY. A.B. Hartsville, Tennessee HARVEY KING, A.B. Lebanon, Tennessee BILL ALLEN MARTIN, B S. Gladeville, Tennessee H. LESTER MATHER, A.B. Lanchorne, Pennsylvania ALBERTA MOSS, A.B. Lebanon, Tennessee Delta Phi Omega. PHOE ACIX FRESHMAN CLASS COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES STELLA JANE McMAHAN. U.S. Springfield, Tennessee HANNAH NOLAND. Commercial Lebanon, Tennessee JAMES C. ORR, JR., A.B. Rockwood, Tennessee MARGARET PRYOR, B.S. Flemingsburg:, Kentucky Sigma Delta Siyma CHESTER ROGERS, A.B. Houston, Texas News Editor, Collegian. ELIZABETH SMITH. A.B. Watertown, Tennessee GOULD SMITH. B.S. Lebanon. Tennessee Sigma Alpha Epsilon ROY SMITH. B.S. Petersburg, Tennessee J. HAROLD STEPHENS, A.B. Sh ' elbyville. Tennessee y. M. C. A.; Treasurer, Freshma-yi Class. ROBERT STEVENS, A.B. Fayetteville, Tennessee MARIE THOMSON. Commercial Lebanon, Tennessee CON T. WELCH, A.B. Savannah, Tennessee Vice President, Freshman Class. ELIZABETH WILSON. A.B. CarthaRe. Tennessee Delta Phi Omega DON YAHOLA. B.S. Watumba, Oklahoma Delta Kappa Phi. INA YOUNG. A.B. Lebanon. Tennessee Honor Roll. oaiiiiar- ' ' a 9 ■ Ki PUBLIC SPEAKING DEPARTMENT ▲ Few men possess the ability to write a coherent and a well-constructed speech. Yet a still fewer number possess the ability to speak interestingly before an audience in an intelligent and convincing manner. There is no training that is needed more by men in practically every walk of life today than that which enables them to sell themselves by means of their person- alities and through self-expression to the people with whom they are thrown in daily contact, whether it be in the professions, in business, or in social life. The University has adequately provided for this great need among its students by offering them a Department of Public Speaking, which has done exceptionally fine work in the past few years. Mrs. May Gregory Rousseau, head of the department, came to Cumber- land in the fall of 1928. Through untiring efforts and her special ability in speech she has brought the department to the forefront among the vari- ous other departments of the University. For efficiency, thoroughness, and careful instruction, Mrs. Rousseau is without a superior as an instruc- tor. Her ability in character impersonation has won for her a reputation that is by no means solely local in character. The Public Speaking Department has added to its enviable record of service the merited distinction of having trained, during three consecutive years, three State Champion Intercollegiate Orators. This record should speak for itself. The work of the department is by no means confined to the preparation and delivery of orations. A course is offered for those students who desire training in extemporaneous speaking. This course also includes instruction in the correct construction of a speech and lectures on such subjects as stage presence, persuasiveness, how to interest an au- dience, and the value of personality. Included in this section of the Phcenix are all the activities that are closely related to public speaking, some of which are not included in the activities of the Department of Speech proper. Cumberland students have not only distinguished themselves in oratory, but in debates they also have established worthy records. Professor Donnell is the debate coach ; and since coming to Cumberland in 1929, he has been instrumental in the development of forensic activities. Through his efforts and due to the rec- ords of Cumberland debate teams, a charter for a local chapter of Alpha Sigma Phi, national debating fraternity, was secured in 1931. thoe:aCIX -WSfEz .• ' millMSS . ,wrjmn ' ' WINNERS OF W. C. T. U. STATE ORATORICAL CONTEST To have in its student body the champion intercollegiate orator of the State is an honor of which any university would be proud. But to have three champion orators enrolled in its departments is the unique distinc- tion to which Cumberland points with pride and honor. The three young men pictured above are winners successively, 1929- ' 30- ' 31, of the State Oratorical Contest sponsored by the State W. C. T. U. They are all Wilson County boys, and are, from left to right : Robert Turner, of Lebanon, a Senior in the College of Law; Harry Phillips, of Watertown, who this year will receive degrees from both the Literary and Law Departments ; and Earl Baker, of Lebanon, a Junior in the College of Arts and Sciences. All three winners were coached by Mrs. Mae Gregory Rousseau, head of the Public Speaking Department. I9S2 r- A 63 PHOEJ X P F 64 f1 1, A. THOEV QX i i iMMQ1BSmctM ' aj M  ggi PUBLIC SPEAKING CLASS A CLASS ROLL FIRST SEMESTER Barton Dement, Jr. Joe G. Nuccio p. g. goodson Ray a. Kcch Lane G. Meeks Ben Jones W. L. Scott Charles J. Stein C. HOBART VILLAR SECOND Earl Baker BiLL Curtis Dave Diamond C. W. Gregory L. Holland L. Hail B. T. Hoover L. B. Jennings Bill Curtis Harry Phillips Ray Walker j. j. gudger Earl Baker Ches Rogers SEMESTER C. Martin Layne Meeks Harry Phillips D. L. Rashaw Ches Rogers J. Robinson Robert Stevens e. r. woolaed It is not the aim of the Public Speaking Department to turn out finished orators, but to improve the speech cf its members by providing opportunities of speaking before an audience. The work is based on the idea that practice makes for improvement, and consequently that good speakers are produced, not born. Classes are held twice each week, and at each session every member is given an oppor- tunity to speak. Constructive criticism is given on each attempt, either by the instruc- tor or by a critic elected by the class. The class members are instructed in stage ap- pearance, delivery, and the proper construction of a speech. Every student has a chance during the semester to act as the presiding officer during the class session. Another interesting feature of the work is Visitors ' Day, at which time the class members prepare short talks and invite students and friends to attend the class. This method of instruction is not only more interesting, but is more effective, than the ordinary method of classroom recitation. Any student who puts any faith in the old truth that practice makes perfect will show, in the course of one semester ' s work, marked improvement in his or her ability to speak intelligently, interestingly, and convincingly before any audience. JP.?- ' 65 •  nillllA i-JU itr-X EXPRESSION CERTIFICATE CLASS Top (left to right) : Miss Katherine Allen Walker, Miss Mary Margaret Ham- blen, and Miss Bess Kelton Grigsby. Bottom: Mrs. May Gregory Rousseau, head of Public Speaking Department and Instructor in Dramatic Art. 66 PHOED QX , mMii: s tz _ Kll a ' ■vmtt. .l.. yi: JSfi ' f_f , ' ,, n n i irurrti My« ' « CERTIFICATE STUDENTS IN COSTUME The three young- ladies in the above picture have completed the requirements for a certificate in Dramatic Art, which is awarded by the Public Speaking Department of the University. They are all well known to Lebanon playgoers. Bess Kelton Grigsby Miss Grigsby is a Sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences, and has to her credit many perform- ances both in character impersonation and leading roles. In 1929 she won first place in the State Contest for Humorous Readings. The contest is sponsored by the bigh schools of the State each year. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Grigsby, of Lebanon. Katherine Allen Walker Miss Walker is a Senior at Lebanon High School, Although she has completed the required work for a certificate, it will not be awarded until she has completed two years of regular college work. She needs no introduction to Lebanon audiences, and enjoys the praise of all who have seen her performances on the stage. Miss Walker tied for first place in the State Contest for Dramatic Readings in 1929. She is the daughter of Judge and Mrs. E. G. Walker. Mary Margaret Hamblen Miss Hamblen is a Junior in the College of Arts and Sciences, and has to her credit three years of outstanding work in Expression and Dramatic work. She is a graduate of Mount Juliet High School, where she distinguished herself in stage performances. She is also well known to all Lebanon people who are lovers of dramatic art. Miss Hamblen is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Watt Hamblen, of Lebanon. fHOE:h(IX I VARSITY DEBATING TEAM DEBATE SCHEDULE Murray State Teachers (Kentucky), there March 22 University of Akron (Ohio), here 23 McKendree College (Illinois), there 23 Purdue University (Indiana), there 24 University of Akron (Ohio), there 25 Waynesbury College (Pennsylvania) , there 26 Bridgewater College (Virginia), there 28 Lynchburg College (Virginia), there 29 King College (Virginia), there . -- 30 Colorado College (Colorado), here 30 East Tennessee Teachers (Tennessee), there 31 Carson-Newman (Tennessee) there April 1 East Tennessee Teachers (Tennessee), here 5 Waynesbury College (Pennsylvania), here 6 PtfOEHP f ' ££ ; r Ms CIRCLE Organized November 26, 1930 A OFFICERS FOR SPRING TERM President . : Thomas Heflin, Jr. Vice President D. P. Hekvey Secretary John S. Hoffecker, Jr. Program Director George Whitaker MEMBERS Bean Dahnkb Vonderlancken Baker BoNNA Friedkin McCoy Heflin Carver Hollow ay Swatz Whitaker Carlson Hervey Hoffecker Zwang Cox Rush Rees Members of the Circle gather every Wednesday evening in Caruthers Hall. Each is required to deliver a two-minute talk on a subject selected by the chairman. The pur- pose of the club is to give members an opportunity to develop ability in making im- promptu speeches. The subjects are chosen from a wide range of topics. The meet- ings are informal, there are no dues, no business other than the program, and member- ship is limited. Aside from the purely social aspect, the club is helpful in developing ability to speak effectively without notice — a knowledge undoubtedly useful to law students. THOEV X ' ifi-iai ' Jlli: 3n 5tlemoriam It is particularly difficult to write the obituary of a person or an organization that has lived and influenced the lives of others through almost a century of service. What makes our task doubly difficult is that on this, the ninetieth anniversary of the founding of Cumberland University, we are forced to record the death of the oldest member of the family of organi- zations on the campus, instead of having the privilege of laud- ing its virtues and wishing it many more happy birthdays. The Amasagassean Literary Society was organized in 1837 at Princeton, Ky., six years before Cumberland University was established. In 1848 a new charter was granted the soci- ety by special Act of the General Assembly of Tennessee. Judge Robert L. Caruthers was chosen to deliver the first ad- dress, and Judge Nathan Green, Sr., was elected the first honorary member. Not only was the beginning of the Amassagassean Society an event of importance, but throughout its ninety-five years of existence it has contributed to the training of thousands of Cumberland students in public speaking, debating, and oratory. Perhaps the society died a natural death, because its days of usefulness were over, but we doubt it. It is true that there are other agencies, more modern, which provide training in the art of speaking before an audience, but we are of the opin- ion that none of them will accomplish their purpose as effi- ciently as did the old-fashioned literary society. Students of Cumberland, reorganize the Amassagassean So- ciety in 1933 and take advantage of the training it offers. iiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiniiiniiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiinuiiiniiiiiiiiuffK ' 19 iini iiii i i Hi iii i ii ii i iiiiiii iii iii i ii iii iiii i i i iiiii ii ii ii iiiiiiii i ii iii iii i iiii i ii iiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiri CI CANIZATICN ■S 3 fH0E:ACpCfMM4 BLUE KEY NATIONAL HONOR FRATERNITY 1931 Nigel A. League OFFICERS 1932 . . . President JoHN L. Lee, Jr. Fred M. Cox Vice President Weldon G. Starry John L. Lee. Jb Treasurer John S. Hoffecker. Jr. Clayton R. Baker Secretary Harry H. Liggett MEMBERS IN FACULTY Dr. Ernest L. Stockton Andrew Jackson Cash Judge A. B. Neil FACULTY ADVISOR Thomas E. Bryant MEMBERSHIP Affiliated Members Fred M. Cox Nigel A. League M. S. Raeburn MEMBERS T. E. Thompson John S. Hoffecker, Jr. Fred M. Cox J. Niles Puckett Emil H. Ellis Don Leech John A. Troxler George Dahnke N. R. Leigh D. P. Hervey John L. Lee. Jr Weldon G. Starry John C. Askew, Jr. Argil C. Czigan Clayton R. Baker James T. Heflin, Jr. Joseph S. Bean Keaton Arnett J. A. Eskridge Harry H. Liggett Lewis Holland Henry X. La Raia Robert A. West G. C. Thackston Ernest L. Turpin Eugeine Holladay Col. J. L. Peatross J. R. Robinson The ForeiKn Legion Chapter of Blue Key National Fraternity was established at Cumberland University on Friday. November 20. 1931. througlr the efforts of N. A. League, alumni of South Carolina, and John L. Lee. Jr.. of the University of Florida. Blue Key National Honor Fraternity was founded at the University of Florida in 1924. Blue Key rec- ognizes outstanding qualities in character, scholarship, student activities, leadership, and service. Member- ship is composed of graduates and undergraduates of all departments of American colleges and universi- ties. The fraternity is committed to cooperation with the faculty, to study student problems, to stimulate progress, and to promote the interests of the institutions where it has chapters. 71 THOEV X ' iMifl ?JnQbnMmMWEtfW46£Uli LAMBDA CHI ALPHA Founded at Boston University 1909 Colors: Purple, Green, and Gold Flower: Violet ALPHA SIGMA ZETA Established at Cuviherland University, April 17, 1917 FRATRES IN FACULTATE DoNNELL, Ralph T. Baikd, James O. Don NELL, Comer DoNNELL, Robert Koch, Rutland Turner, Robert Webster, Ira FRATRES IN UNIVERSITATE HoLLOWAY, Eugene, Jr. SwATY, Franz E. Cargill, Glen Martin, Deane Martin, Thomas Martin, James Taylor, Robert Thackston, Guy GooDSON, Price Burrage, Jack wolfenden, ernest Adams, Robert A. Bone, Winstead Paty, Ralph W. FRATRES IN URBE WiLKERSON, Dr. R. Dean Clemmer, Mark Green, Harry Bryan, James Vaughan, Gwynn R. Daniels, J. Newton Catron, Goodbar Lambda Chi Alpha had its beginning November 2, 1909, when the Cosmopolitan Law Club, of Boston University, became the first unit of the fraternity. Since this time there have been eighty-five chapters to come into existence under this name. Old Alpha Sigma may be justly proud of the men that have gone through her initiations and have lived up to her traditions, ideals, and ambitions. Such men as Dow R. Cope, the first aviator killed in the World War; Alfred Taylor, former Governor of Tennessee; James V. Allred, the present Attorney-General of Texas; and many others that have been left unmentioned, were from Alpha Sigma. Lambda Chi is distinct, or nearly so, in that of her eighty-six chapters she has no inactive chapter. This is a distinction of which few, if any, other fraternities can boast. As long as fraternal spirit reigns over us, let me ask that the banner of Lambda Chi Alpha always wave. Jl THOE: x 74 DELTA KAPPA PHI A Founded at Marshall College, Hwithujton, West Virginia, March 31, 1929 Colors: Red, Black, and Gold Flower: Red Rose EPSILON CHAPTER Founded 1929 FRATRES IN FACULTATE Dr. E. George Saverio Dr. R. J. Wherry FRATRES IN UNIVERSITATE Bradley, Leland D Tennessee Clark, James Tennessee Davis, Perry Tennessee FuTCH, T. J., Jr. Florida LeRoy, Carleton H New York Prehoda, James Pennsylvania Prehoda, David Pennsylvania Rosamond, Denton Mississippi Sadka, George Mississippi Sinclair, J. Clark Mississippi Smithwick, Walter Tennessee Tilghman, Max E Tennessee Waller, Roger Texas WiNHAM, Milton Tennessee Yahola, Don Oklahoma FRATRES IN URBE Victor Miller Vance Tilley L 76 ■ ' fHOEXIX A: ' 4j. tftf;ifn iM ' iuw a Wi teiiii i ii ' ieift ' - is SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON ▲ Founded at the University of Alabama, March 9, 1856 Colors: Purple and Gold Flower: Violet TENNESSEE LAMBDA CHAPTER Founded 1860 FRATRES IN FACULTATE Dean Will D. Young Coach Johnny Askew FRATRES IN Alcott. a. D., Jr Tennessee Askew, James Tennessee Bassett. William Kerr Kentucky Boyd. George Tennessee Carphnter. Frank Vermont Cherry. Lylb B Tennessee CuMMiNGS. Joe Brown Tennessee Gaillard. Walter F Alabama Grbbn, Glenn L Kentucky Houston, George Tennessee Parker, Otis Florida PiTCHFORD, Jack Oklahoma UNIVERSITATE Phillips. Harry Tennessee Preston. J. Basil Kentucky Martin. Cornette Kentucky Mack, W. B South Carolina McClain, Joe Tennessee RoBisoN. .Shannon Mississippi Smith, J. Gould Tennessee Strawbridge, Allan Tennessee Tipton, R. A. Oklahoma Troxler, John A. Tennessee Voorhies, Clifford Florida Williams, Robert B., Jr Tennessee Anderson, Alexander Armstrong. Col. Harry L, Askew, Robert DoDsoN, Curry doak, rufus Doak, E. F. Elam, James Erwin. Col. R. V. FRATRES IN URBE Green, William Grissim, J. H. Hearn. M. T. Humphreys, Allison. Jr. Rushing, John Shannon. Homer Turner, Sam R. Sigma Alpha Epsilon is the oldest fraternal organization represented on the Cumberland campus, and Tennessee Lambda is the fourth oldest chapter in S. A. E. Tennessee Lambda was organized in 1860, four years after the fraternity was organized at the University of Alabama. Dying during the war, when her entire membership joined the ranks of the Gray, and rising again in 1865, the chapter celebrated her seventy-first birthday in the fall of 1931. Tennessee Lambda at present has more than seven hundred alumni, outnumbering those of any other chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Sigma Alptra Epsilon has one hundred and six chapters, second in the fraternal world, and has more members than any other college fraternity. Eighty-six chapters own their own chapter houses, totaling an estimated value of five million dollars. S. A. E. is the only fraternity in America which owns its own national headquarters, the beautiful new Levere Memorial Building in Evanston. 111. ; and its quarterly publication, the Record, is recognized as the best fraternal magazine in the United States. v I thoe:n:ix 4 t i?£?? S - S; .Ai:£ -e  ' «llli! . ..,MrJ0l ' f! ' : 78 f- THOE hCIX A, SIGMA DELTA KAPPA ▲ Intercollegiate Legal Fraternity Founded at University of Michigan 19H PI CHAPTER Established at Cumberland University, February 5, 192i FRATRES IN FACULTATE Judge A. B. Neil Judge D. S. Daniel FRATRES IN UNIVERSITATE John S. Batson Marietta, Oklahoma Joseph Smith Bean Winchester, Tennessee Marvin Berglin Fairhope, Alabama David Browder Leesburg, Florida Richard H. Burks Dothan, Alabama Barton Dement, Jr Murfreesboro, Tennessee James Hoeart Drake Miami, Florida Joseph Allen Eskridge Tulsa, Oklahoma Henry Hooker Fuqua Lexington, Mississippi J. Thomas Heflin, Jr LaFayette, Alabama David Pollock Hervey Stillwater, Oklahoma EDVi ARD J. King Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Paul Moody Johnson City, Tennessee James L. Peatross Rolla, Missouri Robert G. Pufahl Bolivar, Missouri Henry Luce Re id Yazoo City, Mississippi John Roland Robinson Ashville, Alabama Christopher C. Scott Beaumont, Texas Albert W. Searcy Brenham, Texas Henry B. Spindle Waco, Texas Peter E. Tehany ■. . Oakland, California William E. Walsh, Jr Miami Beach, Florida Baxter Willis, Jr Beaumont, Texas OFFICERS FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1931-1932 David Pollock Hervey Chancellor Edward J. King Vice Chancellor Joseph Allen Eskridge Secretary-Treasurer James L. Peatross ■ Chaplain William E. Walsh, Jr Bailiff THOE X 80 Jjf- -- , ' ' ■ v -Ay ,tt.=p „i . .,..v, y ii ' J ' ' ' Ii u£U-V fcC.( £A AW«4 A SIGMA DELTA SIGMA A Founded at Crvmherland University, Noveynber 9, 1926 ALPHA CHAPTER Colors: Silver and Rose Flower: Sweetheart Rose SPONSOR IN URBE Mrs. Winstead P. Bone, Jr. SORORES IN URBE Mrs. Robert Adams Miss Billie Taylor Miss Elsie Mae Alexander Mrs. Will D. Young SOROR IN PACULTATE Miss Mabel C. Jones SORORES IN UNIVERSITATE Adams, Virginia Davis, Helen Freeman, Elizabeth Golladay, Virginia Jones, Winifred LiGON, Helen LiGON, Stewart McClain, Catherine McDaniel, Agnes Neblett, Rob Sherrill, Frances Thackston, Marie PATRONESSES Mrs. Elmer McAdoo Mrs. John Hooker Mrs. Minerva Fenton Mrs. Allison Humphreys Mrs. Edward Graham Mrs. Dan Ingram Mrs. Charles Williamson 82 ? PHOEHJX I i ii ttA) ' Mx«MlCA a ' A DELTA PHI OMEGA A Founded at Cumberland University, November 30, 1926 TENNESSEE ALPHA CHAPTER Flower: White Rose Colors: Orchid and Silver SPONSOR IN URBE Mrs. Joe A. Eskridge SORORES IN UNIVERSITATE Edgerton, Miriam Georgia Kidd, Ethel Flowers, Sarah Tennessee Freeman, Eugenia Tennessee Jordan, Christine Kentucky Johnson, Lois Tennessee Mos3, Alberta Vaughn, Kathrine Walker, Mattie — Wilson, Elizabeth _ Ohio -Tennessee -Tennessee -Tennessee -Tennessee LITTLE SISTERS OF SORORES Harriet Edgerton Sarah Harris SORORES IN URBE Mrs. Ralph Paty Mrs. Victor Miller Mrs. Robert Turner Mrs. Van Cooksey Josephine Harris Virginia Majors SORORES IN HONARIA Mrs. Vance Tilley 4 ,ess E = t IOTA TAU TAU National Legal Honor Sorority Founded at Southwestern University, Los Angeles, California, 1925 ZETA CHAPTER Established at Cumberland University, May 21, 1929 Colors: Purple and Gold Flowers: Violet and Yellow Rose SORORES IN UNIVERSITATE Freeman, Eugenia Tennessee Jones, Thelma Alabama Saverio, E. Joana Tennessee Hardison, Sarah National Historian, 1929-30 Clouse, Eunnetta National Historian, 1931-32 ■ J0 «r BARRISTERS ' CLUB ▲ OFFICERS Charles Jay Stein John Batson President Secretary-Treasurer MEMBERS Keeton Arnett John S. Batson John Alexander Chambliss III Elmo BIurray Charleton Albert King Daniel Jefferson Davis Henry Hooker Fuqua Horace C. Hall, Jr. Lawrence S. Hail J. Thomas Heflin, Jr. David Pollock Hervey Charles J. Stein Edwin Daniel Davis Britton Thomas Hoover Leo J. Lamberson Nigel Aberdeen League Don Leech Norvelle R. Leigh III John Leroy Long, Jr. L. G. Meeks James L. Peatross Madison S. Rayburn John R. Robison RICHARD E. Rush Clarence Edward Wilson The Barristers ' Club is a new organization here at Cumberland, but has made an envi- able record for itself among the activities of the school camnus. Its membership is made up exclusively of law students. The organization held two dinners a month, at which prominent lawyers, judges, and professional men wei e invited to speak. At the conclusion of the main address the members of the group are called on to deliver short after-dinner talks. 85 f PHOEV X 0kr ay INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB OFFICERS First Semester Second Semester Guy Thackston President Winifred Jones President Julia Hereford Vice President John Dill Nix Vice President Winifred Jones Secretary-Treasurer Bennie Lee Sperry. Secreta7-y-Treasurer Faculty Advisor Professor Will D. Young William Bassett Lilburn Bullington Ray Clark Joe Brown Cummings Lester Enoch Elizabeth Freeman Helen Gaston MEMBERS Mrs. Mazie Gold Virginia Golladay Amy Jo Byars Grissom Mary Margaret Hamblen Julia Hereford Winifred Jones Henry Kyle Carlton LeRoy Helen Ligon John Dill Nix William Jennings Skaggs Bennie Lee Sperry Guy C. Thackston Esther Young The International Relations Club, the only scholastic organization at Cumberland, is sponsored by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. The requirements for membership are one year ' s study at Cumberland and a scholastic average of 80 per cent in all studies. International problems are studied and discussed at bimonthly meetings. Talks are made by the club members or by special speakers. The Carnegie Endowment provides for two speakers each year— men who are well versed in international problems and who have distinguished themselves in world affairs. The club receives regularly period- icals and books on subjects of international importance. 86 THOE ACpCj iC ' f ' ' . ' rf ' Sii ' i ■ RESERVE OFFICERS ' CLUB Firsf Row: Second Lieutenant W. E. Day. Second Lieutenant L. E. Davis. Captai n George Jones. Second Lieutenant M. J. Friedkin (President). Major W. G. Jones (Regular Army D. O. L. Instructor), Captain Allan W. McComb. Middle Raw: J. L. Lee. Second Lieutenant W. O. Beets, Lieutenant-Colonel J. L. Peatross. Back Row: Henry X. La Raia. Second Lieutenant A. C. Carlson, Major Kbaton Arnett. Second Lieutenant Lon McFarland, I. F. Wolpe, Jr. (Secretary). Not in Picture: First Lieutenant O. S. Wood, Lieutenant G. Catron. W. F. Fitzgerald, Secondi Lieutenant A. C. Haley. R. W. West. The Reserve Officers ' Club was organized in the fall of 1931 for the purpose of help- ing its members in maintaining an interest in military affairs and receiving instruction in military subjects. It is composed of officers in the United States Army Reserve and cadets seeking appointment, also officers and former officers of the Army or National Guard, of whom there are a number in Cumberland University law school, in the liter- ary school, and in Wilson County. Semi-monthly meetings, held on Monday evenings, are conducted under the direction of the Regular Army instructor. Talks are prepared and delivered on military subjects by members of the club. Credit for the work is given and a record of it sent to the headmaster of each Reserve Officers ' organization. thoe:a(ix fe I. 88 si. PHOE hCIX THE SQUARE AND COMPASS CLUB The Square and Compass Club, composed of all students and faculty membei ' s who are Masons, was organized for the purpose of promoting and encouraging fellowship and brotherhood among the members. Meet- ings have been held regularly, and every member has enjoyed not only the friendships formed, but also the privilege of participating in Masonic ac- tivities while in school. The club wishes to express its deep appreciation for the many courtesies extended by Lebanon Lodge No. 98, F. and A. M. OFFICERS First Semester Col. James L. Peatross . . - President Capt. Allan W. McComb Vice President A. M. AlKlN, Je Secretary-Treasurer Second Semester Thomas E. Thompson President Clayton Baker Vice President Clarence W. Toulme Secretary -Treasurer Robert W. Adams R. W. ASHMOORE, Jr. B. B. Blackburn Roy H. Ball Leland D. Bradley Thomas E. Bryant Judge W. R. Chambers A. J. Cash Chester M. Cowen MEMBERS Prof. R. T. Donnell E. H. Ellis Brit T. Hoover Nat Henderson Capt. George Jones John L. Long, Jr. B. B. Lewis Ed Lloyd W. T. Mills, Jr. Mahlon M. Meeker R. E. Rush Marks Riche Connie Radford Dr. E. L. Stockton John M. States E. L. Turpin Guy C. Thackston Prof. Will D. Young THOE: CIX GLEE CLUB Jackson Fitzgerald MCCULLEY Woods Wilson TURPIN De. Bkay J. Prbhoda Carlson La Raia Stephens Katz Mather The Glee Club, composed of both Literary and Law students, was led this year by Dr. Harry Bray, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, U. S. A. The club has to its credit several creditable performances, besides many appearances of its individual members. The club has appeared a number of times on chapel programs, and on each occasion received hearty applause from the audience. The club and its leader are to be congratulated and commended by the entire student body for their excellent work. 1 THOE hCIX ■:rftE ' f! ' ' !ZLl.,,,« .., i)s;,i : tr THE STUDENT COUNCIL OF CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY ▲ The Student Council membership comprises one representative from each student organization and each class of both the literary and law departments. Its purpose, according- to the constitution, is to foster and promote student and school activities which tend to increase school spirit and work benefits for the student body and Univer- sity; to encourage all students to take part in as many approved student activities as are commensurate with their time and resources; and to stimulate such a high regard for thier own and their school ' s accomplishments that they will become active alumni who will reflect credit both on themselves and their Alma Mater. OFFICERS Presidmt Vice President Secretary-Treasurer Keeton Arnett Winifred Jones Shannon Robison Philomathean Debating Society Sigma Delta Sigma Athletics CHAIRMEN OF PERMANENT COMMITTEES EDUCATION ATHLETIC John McCully, Senior Class. Literary Department E. E. Hush. Circle Club SOCIAL RELIGIOUS Joe Bean. Dramatic Club Allie D. Wiluams. Life Service Club MEMBERSHIP Max Tilghman J Literary Class WILLIAM Bassett Sophomore Class Marvin Friedkin r n-,; ' ? ' ' p CLARK Sinclair f-; — V-— % i ' ' Vhi r-.-v- Tu vf-fCTrtv International Relations Club W. G. STARRY --Florida Club CoL. J. L. Peatross Square and Compass Club Tri-FPRsov Davis Mississippi Club SSfLElouE .:::::::::::: aiue Key Fraternity rn r o.ti„, -t.™ Tennessce Club T. W. oUMPTER r. • . • l L CHARLES J. STEIN i C 1 PH ip i so, :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::-: university Sunday school ciass Tn=F,.w FivBim-F Sigma Delta kappa JOSEPH ESKRIDOE Virginia Club J. S. HoiTECKm Alabama Club John R. Robinson 91 f PHOE X VCUMBEBLAND UNIVEB$ITY 92 ( - •-.. ™ S! .. -s i 93 n THOEU X YOUNG WOMEN ' S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION ▲ OFFICERS Julia Hereford President Ethel Kidd Seci-etary Virginia Golladay Vice President Allie Williams Treasurer Mabel Davis Mattie Walker Betty Childs Julia Hereford Elsie Winfree Ethel Kidd Edna Earl Key Bennie Lee Sperry Eleanor Burnett MEMBERSHIP Mrs. Gold Margaret Yahola Helen Gaston Frances Bruce Christine Jordan Ester Young Ina Young Allib Williams Virginia Golladay Winifred Jones RoBBY Neblett Freda May Kelly Avanblle Groom COBINNE TrAMEL Mary Porter Vivrette Berta Moss Sarah Flowers The Y. W. C. A. has been an active organization in Cumberland University for many years. It is considered one of the most vital organizations to a college campus for mold- ing and developing the character of its students. The need of Bible study and prayer during college life is recognized by all. Christian fellowship is needed. Help, guidance, and inspiration must be supplied. These fun- damental needs are supplied through the regular services and through consecrated effort of the Young Women ' s Christian Associations. ATHLETIC tf - BULLDOGS OF 1895 fHOE hCIX ■ .■. ' f .lt. „i ,wrjJUi ' COACHES JOHNNY ASKEW, Athletic Director Johnny Askew, varsity coach and director of athletics, spent all of his energies this year laying the foundation for future athletic prowess of Cumberland ' s athletes. He is a four year letter man from Vanderbilt. He lettered three years in football, and was an ace on the baseball team. The two-sport participation rule while there forced him into the fraternity basketball league, where he performed all four years. JOHNNY TROXLER, Co-Ed Coach Johnny Troxler, coach of the Co-Ed Basketball Team, is one of Cumberland ' s most enthusiastic students. He is always a booster, and managed to impart some of his fer- vor to the co-ed team this year. He brought the team out of a bad start last year when he started coaching when the season was almost over. WILLIAM G. FITZGERALD, Freshman Coach William Fitzgerald coached basketball and football at Peacock Military Academy, at San Antonio, Texas, one year before he came to Cumberland. He lettered at St. Mary ' s University, at the same place. He also coached at St. Mary ' s University prep school, at San Antonio, and at St. Joseph ' s high school, at Victoria, ' Texas. -— THOE hCpC r VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM SCHEDULE AND RESULTS SCORE DATE Cumberland 39 January 11 Cumberland 40 January 15 Cumberland 34 January 17 Cumberland 25 January 22 Cumberland 49 January 25 Cumberland 38 January 27 Cumberland 45 January 29 Cumberland 39 January 28 Cumberland 45 February 9 Cumberland 52 February 13 Cumberland 68 February 16 Cumberland 40 February 17 Cumberland 48 February 20 Cumberland 75 February 23 Cumberland 24 February 24 Cumberland 56 February 28 Cumberland 48 March 1 SCORE Rockvale Pebbles 24 Ideal Aces 42 Rockvale Pebbles 20 Ideal Aces 39 Alabama State Teachers 27 David Lipscomb 25 C. M. I. 21 Meridian Street Church 19 Frigidaire 56 Hermitage Feed Mills 45 William Jennings Bryan 10 Sevvanee 55 Hermitage Feed Mills 40 William Jennings Bryan 24 Frigidaire 38 Meridian Street Church 34 Nashville Peps 49 THOEJ X Captain Shannon Robison was one of the main blocks in tiie 1932 Bulldog cage structure. In the front line on all offensive movements and in the thick of any defense tactics, he capably carried the team ' s leader- ship. James Speck was always ready to dig right in the middle of the fray and emerge with honors for the Bull- dogs. His close defensive work and accurate basket tossing earned him a place among the leaders. Dave Prehoda was one of the chief scoring threats on the quint. He continually proved a spearhead in the side of opposing teams by swooping out into a clear field to drop the ball in with a lightning side shot. He led the team for total points scored. James Prehoda, brother to Dave, comprised the other half of the Prehoda twin threat to opponents that will go down in history as one of several twin combinations who have proved valuable to the Maroon and White standards. i THOE X Uk i ji Ben Wilson ranks as one of the best strategists on the Bulldog combination. He was always counted on to slip through the enemy defense and drop a surprise shot off the backboard or exhibit equal ability at halt- ing the enemy drives. Joe Bean, the cotton-topped goal chunker from Se- wanee, could always be found in the thick of the battles waged on the hardwood arena, and always emerged in possession of the ball and likely to drop it through the net. Robert Haralson is best described as a fast work- er. He covered all parts of the court at once, and could always be listed among those in the open ready for a shot. He had to be taken into account by the enemy on any offensive move as well. Max Tilghman will return to Cumberland next year to continue his illustrious career on the Varsity quint. He performed with ability this year, and added to his laurels as an artist with the leather. THOEJ X p. D. Jackson, the Mississippian, was one of the best-groomed players on the squad. He never appeared in uniform, in regular games or in practice, Vv ' ithout his hair neatly dressed. His playing was equally well organized. Joe Weiss is a first-year man for the team, and is slated to an important berth when he returns. He charges right into the middle of every major offensive and defensive move, ever alert to win the advantage for the Bulldog combination. La Raia was one of the biggest obstacles the Varsity could put up against their opponents. He was in the midst of the playing on both defensive and offensive movements. His unerring accuracy as a passer won him an important place on the squad. 100  ' J0- ' ' ' f oE ACpcf m i® ? RESUME OF THE SEASON ▲ The Varsity five won eleven games and lost six for the 1932 season, thanks to the determined performance staged by the squad members. The good record was established in spite of an unusually strong schedule ar- ranged through the efforts of Coach Askew and Student Manager Fried- kin. The matchmakers faced an added difficulty in the fact that Cumber- land is not a member of an athletic association. While the intramural season revealed a group of five or six polished cage artists, a wealth of material was sorely lacking when the call for Varsity candidates was announced. Captain Shannon Robison, James Speck, and the Prehoda twins fur- nished the nucleus for the powerful combination that resulted from Coach Askew ' s strenuous efforts. Joe Bean and Ben Wilson were drafted to complete the first-string forces. A shock squad was soon built up to take the place of missing reserves. This next group included players of no mean ability. They were La Raia, Haralson, Tilghman, Jackson, and Weiss. Each of these men represented a worthy man for the starting line-up on any occasion. The Varsity scored a total of 761 points to its opponents ' total of 578 during the 1932 season. The Bulldogs averaged a total of 44 points in each game, while their opponents managed to muster an average of only 34. Dave Prehoda, with a total of 185 points, ranked first in the scoring col- umn ; Joe Bean, with a total of 128, ranked second ; while Robison and Speck, with 120 and 101, respectively, ranked third and fourth. James Prehoda sank the ball through the net for 97 points, while Wilson man- aged to register a total of 58 tallies. 101 M ■ j-- :M!t. „i ._ wiy S V ' ' ' ' i j :u ji- CO-ED BASKETBALL TEAM A SCHEDULE AND RESULTS SCORE DATE Cumberland 20 December 4 Cumberland 32 December 11 Cumberland 15 January 15 Cumberland 11 January 20 Cumberland 26 January 22 Cumberland 15 January 29 Cumberland 29 February 13 Cumberland 36 February 17 Cumberland 29 February 19 Cumberland 30 February 23 Cumberland 28 February 26 Cumberland 24 March 8 OPPONENT SCORE Coleman Brown 14 B. T. I. 22 Coleman Brown 10 DuPont 36 Austin Peay Normal 23 Martin College 45 David Lipscomb 55 B. T. I. 25 Martin Colege 38 David Lipscomb 15 Austin Peay Normal 14 WSM 32 102 RESUME OF SEASON A With only ten regular players throughout the season, Coach Johnny Troxler fashioned one of Cumberland ' s scrappiest girls ' basketball teams for the past season. With the aid of a fighting spirit, a little determina- tion, and a minimum of cooperative teamwork, the team won seven out of twelve games for the season. Three of the players — Kathryn Vaughn, Amy Jo Byars, and Elizabeth Freeman— leave the ranks of the co-eds forever. Freeman served two years as captain of the sextet. This year was the first for Byars, although she had played some basketball before entering Cumberland. Kathryn Vaug hn was the team ' s best bet in any kind of playing. Al- ways on the alert for opportunities to make a goal, ever ready to shoot the ball to her mates for a try for points, or equally dauntless in stemming the tide of the enemy ' s drive, she became the team ' s most dependable player. She has played with the team for four years. Other notable players on the club included Captain Margaret Yahola, Red McClain, Ethel Swann, Ophelia Hall, Elsie Winfree, Minerva Free- man, and Julia Hereford. Ethel Swann started playing regularly late in the season, but made up for her late start by concerted drives throughout the remainder of the season. Virginia Golladay and Helen Ligon, two other members of the squad, played consistently in the earlier part of the season, but were called from duty by other work during the final games. All in all, the 1932 season was not a record breaker, but it speaks well for the concerted determination of both Coach Troxler and his players. With the exception of the three Seniors— Byars, Vaughn, and Freeman— all of the hardy players of this year ' s club are expected to return for further fame next year. 1932 % 103 ' i jaa Margaret Yahola, Captain of the Co-ed Team, was one of the ace guards on the sextet this year. She is able to hold her own in any hand-to-hand encounter with the enemy, and is always the first to take advan- tage of a rift in the ranks of the opposing forces. Kathryn Vaughn is one of the fleetest forwards in the co-ed camp. She finished her fourth year with the sextet this season. Always ready with a sure shot at the goal, she was no less adept at eluding the enemy to get the ball to her running mate. Elizabeth Freeman is finishing her fourth year with the Co-ed Team in a blaze of glory. Always one of the topnotchers in the scoring column, she is also a leader in all strategic movements on the court. Elsie Winfkee is another of the guards in the shock- troop line-up. She can defeat anything in her territory, and is always alert to be in the thick of the activities, whether on the defensive or the offensive. 104 THOEHIX i Ophelia Hall manages to drop the ball through the nets from all angles of her playing- area, and is a con- tinual threat to the enemy. She will return to Cum- berland next year, and should be one of the co-eds ' best bets. Julia Hereford was in actual combat only a few times, but performed important work on the side lines as Assistant Business Manager, and offered unbounded encouragement and good cheer to the other members of the club. i THOEV X Helen Ligon was called from regular duty on the team during the last part of the season by other activi- ties. However, she was one of the most consistent per- formers on the team during the time she was in the actual contests. Minerva Freeman played her first year this year, and plans to return next year to carry the Freeman colors, held aloft by her sister, Elizabeth, on for an- other season, and hopes to stretch the Freeman banner- over a total span of seven years. Virginia Golladay started playing on the Co-ed Team when she first learned how to handle a basketball, and has been a regular performer ever since. While her playing was chiefly in the first part of the season this year, she won abundant honors. 106 FRESHMAN TEAM The Cumberland Freshman Team during the 1931-32 season did not set the world on fire as far as scoring records are concerned, but it did turn in a creditable season ' s results. The schedule it played included two games each with Mount Juliet, Tennessee Aggie Frosh, Tennessee Industrial School, Vanderbilt Freshmen, Castle Heights B Team, and Joelton. Con Welch was voted the most sportsmanlike man on the team, and Roy Smith was voted the best all-round player. These two men were on the go every minute of the game, and turned in enviable records. Lilburn Bullington deserves much credit for his scoring ability. Harry Liggett, Perry Davis, J. Clark, and John Nix also deserve high praise for their floor work and accurate passing. Coach Fitzgerald said this in comment of the team ' s work for the past season : Al- though possessing not an impressing record in games won, the Freshmen were hailed in every game they played as the cleanest, fairest, and gamest team put out. The Tennessee Aggie Coach said : It is the cleanest and most sportsmanlike team we have played in three years. 107 THOE:hQX INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS The Sigma Alpha Epsilon Basketball Team again won the coveted intramural basket- ball championship honors this year. The team was a dark-horse entry at the start, much of its former strength having been lost through graduation. However, it came through the season without a single defeat, thanks to an undaunted fighting spirit, bril- laint individual play, and snappy teamwork. Williams, Troxler, McCoy, Liggett, and Robison deserve especial mention as leaders of the team. Following is the way the teams finished : TEAM W. L. PER CENT S. A. E. 5 1,000 D. K. P. 2 2 500 Independent Lit. 2 2 500 Independent Law 2 2 500 Lambda Chi Alpha 1 3 250 Faculty 4 00 I PHOE X I u umnrMxuUuHnURAUEi TENNIS CLUB TENNIS TOURNAMENT William Bassett, a dark hoi ' se in the annual fall tennis tournament, came through to victory and the cup in the fast and furious playing wit- nessed from the start. Bassett defeated E. C. HoUoway in the finals— 7-5, 7-5, and 6-3. Oth- ers who fell victims of Bassett ' s speedy racquet included H. H. Fuqua, John Troxler, Lester Mather, and Walter Smithwick, Jr., all capa- ble players. Bassett, Smithwick, Holloway, and Lonsdale McFarland were the semi-finalists. William Kerr Bassett William Kerr Bassett, ' 34, bears Cumberland ' s 1931 ten- nis crown upon his brow. After wading through a host of formidable opponents. Little Willie, who last year was in the front rank of the contenders, smashed his way into the leading position. He is Secretary to Dean Will D. Young, and is from Providence, Kentucky. 109 PHOEHIX -r -d 4 fe 3ja5? S S - t. The robin may be the poet ' s harbinger of spring-, but to the American sporting public baseball practice is a far more accurate and reliable indication that winter is gone. As the Phoenix gees to press, baseball enthusiasm on the campus is at its height, and we regret our inability to include any pictures of activities in this sport. Since the Board of Trustees withdrew its financial support in the fall of 1929 of in- tercollegiate athletics, Cumberland has not had a Varsity baseball team. Student senti- ment has always supported baseball, because it is in this sport, due to the wealth of material, that the University can make her best showing in intercollegiate competition. Cumberland ' s prowess on the diamond in years past is a smoldering fire to the minds of those students and alumni who love baseball and who are acquainted with the possibili- ties for a winning team on the campus each year. Cumberland will have no Varsity baseball team this year, but under the leadership of Johnny Askew, Athletic Director, a semi-independent team will play an abbreviated schedule, the high point of which will be May 23, when the Bulldogs engage the Van- derbilt Commodores on Kirk Field in a Home-Coming-Day game. Present prospects are bright and indicate that Coach Askew will have a winning nine to answer the umpire ' s call of play ball ' on opening day. Since 1929 the University has given its support to a program of intramural athletic competition, which includes baseball as well as tennis, golf, and basketball. No games have yet been played in the chase for the loving cup, but a line-up of the teams which will compete for the trophy is a sure indication that there will be plenty of competition and rivalry. Six teams have entered into competition, and fraternity rivalry, made more intense by the usual strong non-fraternity opposition, will produce some flashly exhibitions of baseball on Kirk Field before the printer ' s ink touches this page. The teams entered are: Lambda Chi Alpha, Sigina Delta Kappa, Delta Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Independent Law, and Independent Lit. 110 FEATURE EUGENIA FREEMAN Miss Cumberland GUY THACKSTON Bachelor of Ugliness 112 MATTIE WALKER Prettiest Girl 113 WINIFRED JONES Sponsor, College of Arts and Sciences KATHERINE VAUGHN Phcenix Sponsor AMY JO BYARS GRISSOM Collegian Sponsor 116 . ' W A .S Mi-JIV ' ' ■ ' f!rrrrffTir ' rfigfy(rtwtf ' ' - i - ' -j ' -y - 117 118 119 120 fHOEJ X ' '  : i . iess ?sx:;s s? «;: :r= .. :. LEBANON CHURCHES 121 THOE hCIX — , SCENES IN AND NEAR LEBANON 122 PHOEU X NINETY YEARS of worthy achievement and service inspire us to look toward the brightening and widen- ing horizons of the future. All experience is an arch wlierethro ' Gleams that untravell ' d world whose margin fades Forever and forever when we move. How dull it is to pause, to make an end, To rust unburnish ' d, not to shine in use! Cumberland ' s prospects for growth and service were never fairer. She has bowed in dark Gethsemane, but with unconquered soul she has borne her cross to the crest of Calvary. The radiance of her sacrifice shines in the spirits of her sons and daughters who have followed the gleam in glorious service. Today there are new friends whose hearts vibrate with our hopes for tomorrow. They dream dreams with us and see our visions for a Greater Cumberland. Let us put a new song in our hearts. Let us pray and labor as never before, because our faith is the substance of the New Cum- berland hoped for. The golden streams of public philan- thropy will begin to flow when our own alumni and friends shall have watered the springs at the small but powerful sources. Ernest L. Stockton, President. 123 J I thoe:n7x M STOCKTON MAKES EDUCATION TALK Cumberland President Delivers Radio Address On Liberal Arts Colleges Into our colleges each year come streams of boys and girls who are eager to place their unripened per- sonalities and innate potentialities under the vital and cultural influences which are effectively exerted in the atmosphere and on ttra campus of the liberal arts colkge, ' ' Dr. Ernest L. Stockton, president of Cum- berland University, declared Saturday night in an address broadcast over Station WSM, in the interest of the Liberal Arts College Movement, of which the speaker is lennessee director. The address by Dr. Stockton was a part of the nation-wide hook-up program which was presented over fifty-six stations of the NBC chain. Prominent speakers of the evening included President Herbert Hoover, Mrs. Thomas Preston (formerly Mrs. Grover Cleveland), and Dr. Robert L. Kelly. John H. Finley, asso- ciate editor of the New York Times, presided. Excerpts from the educator ' s speech follow: America has been inclined to think in terms of bigness, of mere size and quantity as the truest meas- ures of greatness and value. Not satisfied with the Woolworth Building, we want the Empire State. Not satisfied with the Los Angeles as a giant of the air, we want the Akron. Not satisfied with- milHons in our banking and educational institutions, we want billions. Such excessive inflations have taught us some severe lessons. Tragic has been the process of learning, but the result will be a more adequate conception of real values. Applied to tbe field of higher education, this passion for grandeur and greed leads to an overemphasis on materials and mechanics. We spend our days and nights thinking in terms of superendowments, mag- nificent architecture, and masses of students — things in themselves necessary and worthy as means, but not as final ends. Once satisfied with one Mark Hopkins and a log as an extreme emphasis on simplicity and elementals, today we swing to the opposite extreme by Lmphasizing faculties of Hopkins to teach a multi- plicity of courses to vast armies of students. Fortunately there are always prophets and pioneers who clear our vision and blaze new trails in times of conflict and uncertainty. These are our choice spirits into whose ears God has whispered the truth-. Their dynamic faith, unfailing energy, and strong powers of leadership help us to preserve and to perpet- uate the essential values in society and civilization. Such a prophet and pioneer has been Dr. Robert L.- Kelly, former president of a liberal arts college, profound philosopher of higher education, and tba execu- tive secretary of the Association of American Colleges. Let us hear hvs story on The Development of the College Cooperative Movement ' : ' The Morrell Act furnished a tremendous impulse for cooperation among colleges. Here was a group of colleges, widely scattered geographically, but bound together by common, if new, purposes, well provided for financially for the time, seeking academic and popular recognition. ' Similar movements were fostered by the churches. In large sections of the country gigantic State universities arose, dominated often by vocational objectives, and more recently in leading cities, municipal colleges impelled by an immediacy of community service. ' In individual States the non-state colleges formed associations which usually functioned feebly. They passed through a period of open antagonism to the tax-supported institution until wiser counsel pre- vailed. ' In such manner impacts from all directions were impinging upon the institutions devoted to the original ideals of the American college. ' Tn the midst of all these minor and diverse movements arose the Association of American Colleges eighteen years ago. It brought together in its initial meeting almost every type of American college de- voted to undergraduate education in the arts and sciences. The movement on a national scale is now at its maximum strength, with many achievements to its credit, and is dange rously threatened only from the financial sector. The leading issue in American higher education today is this: Shall educational gigantism prevail, or shall the policy prevail of a wide distribution of educational opportunity and inspiration for our youth ? Shall Mainstreetism overtake us, or shall the colleges scattered Irere and there redeem American society? Nor is this issue defined by Dr. Kelly of small and temporary importance. It involves the primary val- ues and ideals in American civilization. One would expect the head of the Babson Institute to reach sane conclusions based upon facts and figures. Statistics do not He : they liberate — liberate our minds from false ideas. ' As a nation, ' he says, we are winning in the field of material gains beyond all precedent. Can we fail miserably nevertheless? Are we building a Frankenstein which will ruin us? Matching our wealth and efficiency, there is a startling decline in religious feeling, moral standards, faith in cultural values. ' So a statistician of big business quotes further Canon Donaldson on the seven deadly sins in modern civilization : 1. Policies without principles — win at any price. 2. Wealth withvDut work — all looking for it. 3. Pleasure without conscience — not brother ' s keeper. 4. Knowledge without character — accomplished crooks. 5. Business without morality — all for selves. 6. Science without humanity — instruments of war without understanding and feeling. 124 THOEJ X I i ii e jiSJutnapKrimv rtrf ' r rW-Zitft ' l Jn :, It is evident, therefore, that our best leaders fear that a national worship of wealth, pleasure, knowl- rdfre, and power during the last decade of infatuation with thingrs will influence our people to believe that the liberal arts college has lost its place and function in the educational program of the nation. The purpose of the Liberal Arts College Movement, reaching its climax tonight in a national broadcast, is not to defend the four-year arts college. It needs no defense. Its record of production and achievement throughout the history of our nation stands unimpeachable. The liberal arts college is older than our national government. The real purpose of this cooperative movement, and especially the national broadcast, is to arouse the public mind to a more accurate appreciation of the fundamental and permanent values which the college seeks to protect and to promote. Disproportionate emphasis on research, on technical and vocational processes in higher education, should not tempt us to forget indispensable and stable foundations. We should not make the mistake of building our educational structure on shifting sand. The superstructure may be varied and gorgeous, but unless the base rests upon solid rock of lasting fundamentals we will face failure in. our efforts to produce men and women who are to be the living embodiments of the moral soundness and culture upon which the beauty and welfare of society depend. After all, education on the higher levels of research and professional training must have as its essen- tial materials men and women whose personalities are characterized by moral excellence, intellectual supe- riority, and spiritual purpose. Who would dare to catalogue in brief space and time the major values of a liberal education which our colleges offer? Perhaps the high-Est value, and the all-inclusive one. is this: Liberal education on the under- graduate level is personality centered. We recall the dictum of Dr. Burton : ' The central business of a liberal college is to develop personalities capable of full participation in life and of significant contribution to life and civilization. ' President Angell, of Yale, a few years later states the business of a college in more vivid terms : ' We must now attempt a fresh synthesis, a bringing together of strands which have become separated in historical development. We must try to coordinate related fields and forces. Our approach to the problem of integration arose out of the feeling that control over human behavior and social forces was not commensurate with our control over physical nature through the sciences and technologies. ' Although there is no single and ultimate test of what constitutes a successful institution, we may safely say that the most reliable measure of success is tha quality of the product. ' By their fruits they shall be known. ' A recent study of ' Who ' s Who in America, ' undoubtedly a large portion of the selected leadership of the nation, gives data on the fruits of our institutions. In a table under the title ' Percentage of Living Alumni in Who ' s Who, ' we find that sixteen of the twenty institutions at the top of the list are liberal arts co lleges. First in the list is Hampden-Sydney : second is Amherst. A total of seventy institutions is studied in this table. Forty-eight of the seventy, or sixty-eight per cent of the total, are liberal arts col- leges. Who would say that the college is not making a significant contribution of leadership to contempo- rary life and civilization? As director of the State of Tennessee broadcast of a national movement, it is my privilege to speak particularly on our State colleges. Tennessee has just cause to be proud of her State University and Van- derbilt, the two major universities which provide training in their various schools : also George Peabody College, which ranks high in the field of teacher training. But we should be equally proud of those fifteen or more smaller institutions which offer undergraduate or liberal training to the young people who are preparing themselves for the various vocations. Tlie welfare of o ur larger universities is dependent upon the work and product of the colleges. Into these colleges each year come streams of boys and girls who are eager to place their unripened personalities and innate potentialities under the vital and cultural influences which are effectively exerted in the atmos- phere and on the campus of the liberal arts college. These colleges, many of them hitherto greatly neglected by public philanthropy, have the inalienable right to appeal to our citizens, alumni, and friends for a profounder appreciation of their educational aims and work. It is our duty to ask public philanthropy and our friends for a greater volume of sup- port in order to increase and to intensify th ' valuable services of our colleges. If our citizens wish to invest in some sure guarantee against the invasion of alienism, agnosticism, and communism, which, excepting illiteracy, are the most vicious enemies of a democracy, it is plain that these citizens could do no better than to give money that will enable our liberal arts colleges to continue to produce the right kind of people instead of the wrong kind. Criminals, atheists, and communists are not born as such — they are made. Dr. L. P. Jacks, in his challenging book. ' The Education of the Whole Man. ' tells of a meeting called in England to protect their beautiful country side from the invasion of ugliness threatening it — factories, hideous advertisements, and such like. One of the speakers made this profound remark: ' You will never keep your beautiful England until you get a beautiful people to live in it — a people whose bodies have been liberally educated to correspond with a liberal education of the mind, and to support it at every point, the eye trained to see beauty and to value it. the ear trained to hear harmony and resent discord , the hand trained to fine craftsmanship, the whole man, mind and body together, to creative activity along the lines of the True, the Beautiful, and the Good. ' The function of the liberal colleges, therefore, is to make beautiful people to live in a more beauitful world. A love of the True, the Beautiful, and the Good is just as necessary to the politician, the economist, the banker, and the business man as to the artist and the religionist. Beautiful leadership in all phases of our national life is the first requisite of a beautiful world. To this task our colleges are dedicated. They deserve and need more adequate public support. — Nashville Banker. 125 thoe:aCIx ARCHITECT ' S DRAWING OF CUMBERLAND OF TOMORROW 127 THOE X CAMPUS CHATTER An Empty Wagon Rattles Loudest A Poet in Our Midst Realism! Vent given to overflowing feelings! What could be more colorful, more sparkling, or more typically representative of modern poetry than this graceful frag- ment of art? Now, once there was a girl What lived in the Dorm ; Her beau gave her so many rings She couldn ' t get ' em on. The poet refused to give her name, but admitted she had dedicated the poem thusly: To Tommie and Studie. Delta Kappa Phi ' s Give Swell Possum Hunt The Delta Kappi Phi ' s entertained some of their fair co-eds with a brilliantly staged hunt. As a possum hunt, the aff ' air was a fine Sunday picnic, so every one agreed. But nobody minded, because many of the evils of possum hunting were done away with — like walking, for instance, or carrying a gun. Another hunt will be given soon owing to the unique success of this one. All are expected to be present or accounted for. Sentiment in Girls ' Dorm at Length Disclosed Disciples of Edna St. Vincent Millay are the haughty misses of the Hinds House Dorm. Their sentiment might be expressed in this brief masterpiece, this pearl of wis- dom, this expression of love of variety, this thought dripping with anything but romance, this — oh, well, make up your own mind about it: Aren ' t you a funny boy To think I ' d care for you? Like a bright, painted toy. You ' re of interest ' cause you ' re new. Oh, well, throw me a bone. Found in Windham ' s Pocket — A Poem Laughing eyes of such a hue Bring ever to my mind Skylights o ' er loveliest blue. With clouds tucked in behind. The poem was dedicated to Bess. Any young lady named Bess can get a copy of the above poem from Tom Bryant upon payment of a fee of $1.00. Mr. Kai Grissim said it was great having some one like Amy Jo sewing shirts on his buttons. Why should John Troxler ' s mouth drop three inches when Miss Mason informs him that her pocketbook rolls have dough in them? In what part of England were you born, Johnnie? 128 - • ■■■f-r ' lf ' ii.r_:]T - ' ' -- ' ' ir- gr- - ' - ' ' --- ' ' -- ' ' ' - CAMPUS CHATTER Horrible Murder Committed Believe it or not, something of greater box-car letter interest than the Sherrill-Tipton love feud has at length been extracted from the wealth of Cumberland news. Shannon Robison, well-known student of Cumberland, met his Waterloo in the per- son of John McCully, who shot at him this morning at some wee small hour, we know not when. It is claimed by Fitzgerald, witness to the tragedy, that both men were angry when said shooting started. The witness also claimed he personally saw both parties drink a pint of sweet milk before the shooting, and, of course, were not respon- sible for their acts. The cause of the shooting has not been determined ; however, it is alleged to have been either love or a crap game. And since neither of the young men shoot craps, Miss Scrappy Jones is held in custody. Cumberland Student Establishes New World Record Red Williams has set an all-time mark for cigarette smokers. The Senior law student was recently declared the winner in a cigarette-bumming contest which has extended over a pericd of four years. College students from all over the world were contesting for honors, but it is said that Williams won by a safe margin. Mr. Williams ' record of four years in college without buying a package of cigarettes is one not likely to be broken for a long time. Red is to be congTatulated on the smooth technic and brilliant form shown throughout the period of competition. But it is hoped that he will give up his strenuous training for a spell and give the other bummers a break. DoNNELL Dismisses Guard The secret bodyguard who for the past several weeks has watched over the safety of Comer Donnell, of this city, was dismissed today. Mr. Donnell made a statement to the local papers in which he declared that he no longer needed the protection of the guard, since Red Cook, who recently visited in Lebanon, had returned to Kentucky. It was only recently revealed that Mr. Donnell ' s life had been threatened, and that the guard, heavily armed with a slingshot, had been his constant companion for many days. Miss Mattie Walker, alleged sweetheart of Donnell and the Red Knight from Ken- tucky, refuses to entertain reporters from Liberty, New York Times, and other period- icals, to say just what was her feeling in the whole affair. It is rumored, however, that she vigorously opposed the dismissal of the guard. 129 TOASTS A We offer here a friendly toast to students from Tennessee and those from a few neighboring States in order that you may not forget the bull about the home State. 130 KENTJCI Y TENNESSEE 131 GEORGIA TH;Wg-5_jrtAT DON ' T Ha?P£| 5oME. o ' : t ' , fc-t ,  )n ' 5 ,V- ' v ' C wVE55|o v : 132 iuii.«tnr ;£HDU H a KSA f Z JsOs £VQL0T OfV UV LITCH STO-pfMT 133 i t AUTOGRAPHS .- o - - . --«2 . VVV XA. Ht Lax - Y) C -t U2. 134 University Training is the Foundation of Success and CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY Founded in 1842 Offers you not onl_v the many educational advantages obtain- able at other colleges, but additional training in special courses in different lines, that will thoroughly and properly prepare you for the greatest success in your particular vocation or chosen profession. The greatest success cannot be made without the proper foundation. College-Trained Men Succeed Best. Situated thirty miles east of Nashville, in an un- usually fine community, with a beautiful campus of fifty acres, attractive, well-appointed buildings. Management — Thoroughly reli- able, efficient. Christian instruc- tion in moral, Christian atmos- phere. Departments — The College of Arts offers courses leading to the degrees of A.B. and B.S. Excel- lent advantage for undergraduate work. Law School offering course leading to the degree of LL.B. Music, Public Speaking, School of Commerce and Administration and Summer School. Laborato- ries for Chemistry, Physics, Bi- ology, a Museum of Natural His- tory, a Museum of Missions, and a Library of 15,000 volumes be- speak the splendid equipment. Athletics — Clean, fair athletics, free from professionalism and commercialism. Entrance Requirements — Fifteen units. Standard four-year course. Bible study of all regular students. Expenses Approximately $362.50 a Year For catalogue or further information, wr.te CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY LEBANON, TENNESSEE Seat ' s Studio Photographs That Please LEBANON, TENNESSEE


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