Daniel Baker College - The Trail Yearbook (Brownwood, TX)

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TRA1 CHARLES D. ROBERTSON, A. B. Morrilton, Ark. of Class T7; Vice President of Students Ass’n ’17; Student Council '16. J. CLAUDE SMITH, A. B. Brownwood, Texas. '14; Students Council T4-T5; Athletic Council T6-T7; Editor-in-chief of “Trail T6-T7; Varsity football T1-T3-T4-T6; Baseball ’11-’12-T4-T5-’17; Track '12-14; Basket

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HARRY S. STAPLETON, A. B. Victoria, Texas. McLelland; Winner of the Declamatory Medal, '14; Representative to S. W. Y. M. C. A. Convention at Montene, Ark., '14; Y. M. C. A. cabinet ’15-'16; Vice President NOEL P. WILKINSON, A. B. Brownwood, Texas. Varsity football ’14-’15-T6; Varsity baseball ’14-’15-’16-T7; Vice President of Students

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HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1917 In searching through the annals of Daniel Baker I was struck by the fact that the class of ’17 is indeed a “bunch of old timers”. This class is also characterized by the number of football men, there being seven out of the nine boys who are football stars. Another most remarkable fact is that this year tiie boys claim the majority among the graduates. It is rather unusual and you may consider it lucky to be the only girl—However, judge for yourselves while I tell you what kind of boys we have. What student of this college from time immemorial is not familiar with the name of “Ted” who has won renown with both the football and the bat. Certain records would seem to show that Ted has a rather fickle nature having transferred the center of his affections several times. 1 found that even he in years past had been guilty of loitering in the halls and the English room. However, the charms of Arizona could not. lure him away from his Alma Mater. Settled down at last he has become more serious minded and has centered his thought on his school work and his loA'e on his teacher(s). T hear that he speaks Spanish so fluently that his company is very much enjoyed by his teacher. Harry Stapleton, better known as “Stape” came to us from Victoria four years ago. He has also won a reputation as a football star and is well known among the ladies. Stape has always seemed to have a special fond- ness of school teachers but the records fail to show whether the fondness was mutual. He believed in letting the world (especially preps) know that he was educated and in demanding full respect and credit for being a senior. You cant blame him for being proud of his position as assistant librarian since he has seen more unlucky days in the past. He has shown an inclination to art or rather to the art studio but at present it is difficult to determine where- in his interests lie. T must not fail to mention that he has the distinction of being the only “Ministerial Candidate” among the seniors. Another boy who has won a football reputation is Claude Smith, other- wise known as “Church” or “Chile Face”. T found his history rather long and detailed yet T can only mention a few of the more important facts. He has been connected with the college for several years but in the mean time spent some time teaching. As a student and as a prof he has appeared equally charming to the opposite sex. often arousing jealousy and envy among them. He has not had the same girl from year to year nor always one at a time. Fortunately he possesses the tact of appearing sincere. Probably his popular- ity is due to his active interest in the Woman’s Suffrage movement. His work as editor-in-chief of our annual this year is highly appreciated. “Eno” Phillips well known in football and baseball came to us from high school four years ago. He has been a very efficient student and well liked by his class mates. Eno has one peculiar characteristic and that is; when he says a thing he means it and the whole senior class can’t change his notion, not even on the colors for a class sweater. The records seem to be doubtful as to whether Eno has ever been really in love. He has been strang- ly attracted several times but nothing serious has ever developed in his case. One part of his education, however, seems to have been sadly neglected since Senior Balls have become the fashion.