Furman University - Bonhomie Yearbook (Greenville, SC)

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Senior Class Benjamin Cecil Brasington.......................................................Camden, S. C. Applicant for B.S. B. C. first saw the light in the prosperous city of Camden. S. C.. on April 23, 1900. The graded and high school of his home town dealt patiently with him prior to his entrance into the Freshman Class of Furman University in the fall of 1916. Whenever an emergency presents itself he is always equal to the occasion. I lis stock of yarns and jokes, his skill as a cartoonist, and his good-natured disposition have won for him a warm place in the hearts of his classmates. In addition to being a favorite of a!l the boys in school, he seems to have captivated his share of Coker College. Member of I’hiloaGplilun Literary Society; Standard Hearer. Spring Term. '19: Corresponding Secretary, Pall Term. '19: Senior Critic. Spring Term. Uusimaa Manugei Echo, 'l'.'-'20; Art Editor Bonhomie. 20; Secretary Senior Club; Baseball Squad. ‘IT; SeCeders Club. Fulton Sylvester Childress..........................................................Greenville, S. C. Applicant for B.S. We have been indebted to Pickens County since December 3. 1888. when our classmate. F. S. Childress, was born. For seven years he attended the Maynard Community School, but after finishing his course there he realized that his education was not complete. The next fall he entered Furman Fitting School, finishing here after three years of hard work. Nevertheless, there was no break in his educational course, for the following year he was again seen on the campus, this time as a full-fledged Rat. After finishing the Junior Class. Childress accepted a position as principal of a rural school, but the call of Furman was irresistible. I oday he is one of our most dependable Seniors, and we are certain that he will wield a tremendous influence as a pastor. Page thirty

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Senior Class Jesse Dero Barton...................................................................Tigcrvillc, S. C. Applicant for li.A. Barton was born on October 22. 1891. at Tigcrvillc, S. C. Me attended the North Greenville Academy, and after finishing there turned his mind toward college. In the fall of 1915 he entered Furman University ns a Rat. I Icwcvcr, his work was interrupted by one year of service with the expeditionary forces in France. When the trials of war were over he cntcicd Furman again, this time to complete his college course. Barton's ambitions arc high, his visions arc broad, and his convictions are deep, l ie has a keen sense of justice which causes him to detest evil in all its forms. A studious nature can well be attributed to this promising man. Member Adolph Ian 1,1 (entry Society; .Marshall; Senior Critic; Vlcc-l’roalUcnt: Member V. M. A. William Tucker Bates................................................................Greenville, S. C. Applicant for B.S. Greenville has contributed her quota to the Class of '20. All of them have been good students, and Bill Bates has been no exception to the rule. Mis first impressions of life were received at Greenville. where he began to attend the graded school at the age of six. Along with several other Greenville boys he became one of us in 1916. A few years ago Bill moved to the country, but this has never interfered with his college course. Bates is a man who has little to say. yet he always gives the impression of being a deep thinker. Although he. abhors the English class, his interest in science is without limits. Nevertheless, Bill has one fault—he is modest to the extreme. l age Itvcnltf-ninc

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THE BONHOMIE. I920 ■ Senior Class Fred Drummond Cox.....................................................................Lanford. S. C. Ipplicant for fi. l. All great men do not come from large cities, for the incomparable Puss first saw a vision at the humble Village of Lanford Station, on October 28. 1898. hrom the hills and the vales lie brought his numerous jokes and also the winning art of football and baseball. On the gridiron ‘‘Puss has distinguished himself and likewise our college. In addition, he knows every phase of baseball, being known as one of our heaviest hitters. Also, he has taken an active part in society work and the many other phases of college life. “Puss' declares his intention of settling on the farm. May he have the best of luck. Member Fhllosophbin Literary society: Scnioi Censor. Spring Term. ‘IS; Vico-PrcuWlont. Fait Term. '19: Scrub Football. ‘I?: Varsity. 1 S-‘ 1 ; Baseball. '17, 'IS. ‘19. '20. Ottis Lee Edwards..................................................................Saluda. S. C. Applicant for B.A. When red leaves were falling and the trees were fast becoming bare, Ottis Lee Edwards began his career at Saluda. S. C. Ottis was born on November 20, 1898. During his puerile days he atttended the school at Saluda, and when his labors there were finished he journeyed to Furman. Edwards is a conscientious worker at all his tasks, being exceptionally earnest at all limes. A man of his caliber and perseverance cannot fail to accomplish his task—let it be what it may. I he world is always waiting for such men. Scrub Football. '1S- 19; Sub. Baseball. ’1S-'19: Member Adelpliinn Literary Society; Senior OUlc. Fall Term. 'IS: Senior Censor, Spring Term. '19. Pa c thirty -one