George Washington University Law School - Class Book Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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CHARLES EUGENE PHELPS. Charles Eugene Phelps proudly claims Illinois as his native state. He was born in Livingston county, August 22, 1872. At the age of six years he removed to Prince- ton, Ill., Where he attended the public schools. Finished a five years' course in the High School at that place in June, 1892, after which he took a course in a business college, and there ac- quired the use of stenography. Entered the office of a practicing attorney as a student, and studied law until the Ist of October, 1896, when he entered the Senior Class of the Law School of the Columbian University. While a student of law he was ap- pointed assistant court reporter, which position he held until his departure for Washingtoii. He is now connected with the law 'drm of Needham 81 Cotton of this city. Mr. Phelps is a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity, in the success of which he takes great pride. He supports energetically every enterprise which furthers the interest of his class or the University. He holds the ofhce of treasurer of the Debating Society. It is the desire of Mr. Phelps to make a specialty of Corporation Law, and although he has no definite plans for the future, it is likely that he will select Chicago as his field for operation. Weight, 2510 pounds. SAREL PLATT. Samuel Platt was born at Carson City, Nevada, November 17, 1874. Graduated from Carson City High School in 1891, winning a gold medal for oratory in the final public exercises 5 was president of the High School Literary Society. Took a three years' course at Leland Stanford, Ir. University, where he was president of the Alpha Literary Society, treasurer of his class, asso- ciate editor of Segzmfcz and Daily Pafo Alfa, and member of the University Band and Orchestra. Studied law in Mr. Trenmor Coflin's law oiiice, Carson City, and was admitted to the bar by the Supreme Court oi Nevada, 1896. Represented his class at Columbian on December public debate, and chosen as eligible for competition in the final prize contest. Composer of Encina Waltz. dedicated to the Leland Stanford, Ir. University, and member of the Stanford Chapter of the Delta Upsilon fraternity.

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ELLIOTT K: PENNEBAKER. Elliott Kaye Pennebaker was born in the cityof Washington, May 6, 1876. Although born in the District of Columbia, he is a Kentuckian in all but birth, his parents hailing from that state, his father being its representative before the Federal Govern- ment in Washington for many years. Mr. Pennebaker attended the public schools of the district, leaving the High School to prepare for college. After being under a tutor for anyear he abandoned a classical course, and returned to his home in Nelson County, Ky. Returning to Washington in 1895, he entered Columbian University Law School. Mr. Pennebaker is au Episcopalian, an enthusiastic Republican, being identified with the Republican organization in his home county 3 a member of Alpha Eta Chapter, Kappa Sigma fraternity. He is single, a peaceful condition of freedom in which he hopes to remain for some time yet to come. GEORGE W. PETERSON. George Washington Peterson was born at Albert Lea, Minn., February 25, 1872. He entered Columbian' University in 1890, where he spent two years. In 1892 he en- tered the University of Minnesota, gradua- ting with the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1893. During the year 1894-5 he was Superintendent of Public Schools at Clarke, Minn. In 1895 he entered the Law Depart- ment of the University of Minnesota, and in 1896 entered the Senior class of the Columbian University Law School. Will engage in general practice, but has not decided upon a location. 59

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SPENCER B. PRENTISS. W l '.1i. if '.A'A 'C I In . '2'l Q Spencer Baird Prentiss, son of Dr. D. W. Z .q., Prentiss, one of'Washington's best-known ' M and successful physicians, was born in ,V,, V. i' i NVashington. Educated in the public I schools of his native city, and entered the F I HLZI Z A i :A Preparatory Department of Columbian University, from which he graduated in 1 1..- .. ms.-.J 1895 with the degree of B. S. Mr. Prentiss thinks well of Patent Law as a specialty. RALPH H. RIDDLEBERGER. Ralph Heiskell Riddleberger, one of the younger members of the class, son of the late distinguished United States Senator Riddle- berger, of Virginia, was born at Woodstock, in that State, at a day when the second century of our national existence was young, December 13, 1877. He was educated in the schools of Virginia and Washington, D. C. Mr. Riddleberger is president of The Virginia Club, at the University ,was vice-president of the Debat- ing,Society during the second term of the junior year, and took an active part in its proceedings, he proving to be a ready and pleasing speaker. His manly deportrnent at all times has won for him the friendship of every other member of the class and, 'fs none will leave the University with better wishes for prosperity than he, for all Wish i .i iiii i'i'i him success when he shall return to his c- - - fra if Na.-a- ry: -we iz,-.55 f iv- .7 H Ml . '1 U' af J X f r'fQ X 1' if 2, 'HKJQQQX 6,,w fl' -W--pnf.-pf, .- .J -1-1-11-1' V f C 24' 1' - azfnf. ' . We ,513 ' r , 1 - , .-3, img, 344:-P f sf ', w , . . 1 7925 f soar 1 7? f A ,Z 1 ,f 7 fi' 1101+- native State, to follow his profession. 61 ' 'V -f