Furman University - Bonhomie Yearbook (Greenville, SC)

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Senior Class Bert Britian Hester.......................................................Rutherfordton, N. C. Applicant lot B.A. We will look unto the hills from whence comelh our help; at least unto him who causeth the electric light to shine upon the just and the unjust at Furman. Polk County. N. C.. was the scene of Brother Buckshot Hester’s reincarnation—an event which occurred thirty years ago. In due lime he entered Fruitland Institute, where he labored faithfully for four years. In the fall of 1915 he entered Furman. but was forced to be away last year owing to the service he was rendering Uncle Sam on the Rhine. When this session opened everyone was glad to welcome him to his old position as guardian of the keys. Member of PhiUwophiun I.lterary Society; Chaplain. Fall Term. ’U; Standard Hearer, Fall Term, ’16; Junior Critic. Fall Term, 'In; ('stabler, Assistant Organist Baraoa Class. 19. Robert Pratt Higcins......................................................Hodges, S. C. Applicant for B.A. Chig” was born on December 14. 1897. near Hedges, S. C. I le was ambitious along educational lines, and therefore began to attend the Cokesbury Conference School. After a few years there in the preparatory department he entered Bailey Military Institute. 1 here he remained for three years. Higgins was desirous of a still better education, and therefore chose Furman for the future seat of his educational labors. He entered Furman in the fall of ’17. but when the war came on Higgins was recommended for an officers’ training camp by Col. F. N. K. Bailey. The first two months of his premliminary training was given him at Camp Sevier, but from there he proceeded to Camp Gordon, where he became a Lieutenant. Higgins is industrious in his work, is always pleasant, and has strong athletic tendencies. We arc indeed sorry to lose such a man as Higgins has proved himself to be. Member Adclphian I.lterary Society: Junior Censor. Fall Term. ’IS; Senior Censor, Spring Term; 'll ; Vice-President. Fall Term. ’19: President, Spring Term, ’20; V. M. C. A.; Member Burncm Class; Manager Baseball, ’20. An ij nv a u rv BY I'uge thirty-three

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THE BONHOMIE, 1920 Senior Class William Walker Edwards, Jr......................................................Due West. S. C. Applicant for B.A. Gicccc may claim Alexander and Rome may claim Ctrsar. hut Din West lays claim lo William Walker Edwards. Jr., better known as l ed. For ten years Bill stiuggled at the Due West graded school, but at length his course there was completed. Then he was ready lo enter Erskine. but not as a green Rat. for his whole life had been spent in the very shadow of the college buildings. After two years here he decided that Furman was the one school in the State for him. Although he has been with us for only two years, he has succeeded in adapting himself to our life perfectly. Bill has not yet announced what he intends to do. but it is thought by those who know him best that he will settle in a little bungalow—a cottage just for two. Member Philosoplilan Literary Society; Senior Critic. Sprint; Term, ’is; Junior tVnsnr. Spring Term, 'so; Society I'M it or Hoi net. Cheer Leader. '!!•: Manager Basket ball. 20: Treasurer Class. '20: Class Kdltor Bonhomie. 20; Glee Club, 20; Treasurer Council. '20; Member Ksiraea Class: V. M. C. A.; Baseball Squad, '19; Beceders Club. Eugene Myers Harrison...........................................................Plant City, Fla. Applicant for B.A. Happy came into this world in the lime of roses. June 26. 1899, in Cowaid. S. C. It was his lot to finish the Tabor I ligh School as the star of his class. Not satisfied with this achievement, he decided to try his lot at Furman. Since 1916 he has studied very industriously and has won the admiration of all with whom he has come in contact. He has been very faithful in imparling some of his good cheer lo all. Now as he returns to his home in the land of alligators we wish for him the greatest success. Member Phlloaophian Literary Boelcty; Senior Critic. Spring: Term. 'IS: Junior Censor, Spring Term. '1J; Vice-President. 19; Member ituram Class; Treasurer. 'IT: V. M. c. A.; Secretary. 'is; Kdltor. 19; Football Manager. ts; Honor Holl. lt»-'17; Kclto Staff. »$- lt». Winner Hicks Medal. 17; Public Debater. 'IS. 'lit. PaRc lhirly-lw°

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Senior Class Samuel Miller Lawton................................................................Grenville,, S. C. Applicant for B.A. During the last four year Furman has been made infinitely better on account of having Sam Lawton on our campus. Though some may think that he is handicapped, this is not true, for Sam is just as jolly as any of us. And his intellectual capacity is a marvel to all who know him, for he possesses that rare gift which enables him to secure any amount of knowledge that may be required. Sam is a native of Greenville, having attended the graded schools and the Furman bitting School of this city. Therefore, there was no break in his educational course when he entered the University. At all times he has been a persistent and conscientious worker. I he class of ’20 is fortunate in possessing such a man. Member Adolphlan Literary Society; Chaplain, Kail Torn . 11 : Chnplnln, Spring Term, '20; Echo Staff. 2u: Member Y. M. O. A. Charles Judson League.............................................................Simpsonville, S. C. Applicant for B.A. Jud saw dawn for the first lime in August of 1897. He was born in the vicinity of Simpsonville. S. C.. but a few years ago he moved to the metropolis itself. Jud attended the Simpsonville Schools and in the spring of 1916 finished the tenth grade there. I he following fall he became a student both of Furman and G. V. C. He has won quite a name for himself in the musical profession. having acquired a thorough knowledge of both piano and voice. For twelve years he has followed this art along with his literary education, and no doubt America will soon have a Paderewski of which to boast. Member Phllosopblau Literary Society; Glee Club. IT. 18, 'I! . ’20; Member of Quartette: Assistant Cheer Leader, '19: Itnehclor of Music, 'lx; Member V. M. C. A.; Member Baraca Cl nan; Pi Kappa Phi. Page thirty-four