Hamilton College - Hamiltonian Yearbook (Clinton, NY)

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ROBERT Dow BRANCH, AKE, Bronco Manchester, N. H. Pentagon, Executive Council 4, Interfraternity Council, President, Foot- ball 1, 2, 3, 4, Fencing 1, 2, 3, 4, Majors: History and Political Science. With voice that's never soft nor mellow, But decidedly like a bellow, His face a glowing smile dispenser, Branch poses, sulph-like, as a fencer. FRANCIS ANDREW BROWN, WT, Andy Lewiston Choir 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 2, Honor 1, 2, 3, D. L. 3, 4, Majors: German and Philosophy. Came to college with two strikes called. Also liked Guy Lombardo's music. Now he spends his time making copies of Lunceford records. Gets very tired of saying, Lewiston is on the Niagara River, six miles down from Niagara Falls. You've heard of Niagara Falls, haven't you? KENT HENRY BROWN, QAX, Kent Leonardsville Soccer, Manager, Interclass Soccer, D. L. 3, 4, History and Political Science Clubs, Majors: History, Political Science, and Romance Lan- guages. Kent came to college believing in the fidelity of women, or at least of one woman. He is a friend to every brother who is broke. Attempts to keep all the boys in the straight and narrow, but the strain is too much and so he occasionally breaks over himself. JOHN MCCAULEY BYRNE, john Utica Interclass Football 4, Biology and German Clubs, Majors: Chemistry ana' Biology. john has the true scientific attitude, believes in experimenting. Broke into Carpe with his 4:30-to-bed-12130-to-rise experi- ment. Hezzy or The Hurtling Hovel was another o his ventures. He claimed it was an adventure to drive Hezzy any- where. john is one of the few to finish college in three and one- half years. FRANK Josepn CLARK, JR., Frank Utica Baseball 1, 2, 3, Captain 4, History and Political Science Clubs, Musical Arts Committee, Majors.' Greek and Music. In his high school days, Frank was noted for his profile and charm with the women. Now noted for his profile. Plays the violin so well that he could earn his living that way if he didn't have a college education. Considers baseball captaincy his greatest achievement. 21

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FRANCIS FoLsoM BAKER, 2111, Fran Buffalo Business Manager of Hamilton Life, Varsigf Hockey 2, 3, 4, Choir 1, 2, 1936 Olympic Hockey Team. Hockey player energetic, Staunch Olympian athletic, Polished gentleman at night, Sea Hag's kin in morning light. JOHN Cool: BALDWIN, JR., ECP, Baldy Baltimore, Md. D. T., Quadrangle, A2 P, Varsity Football 2, 3, Hockey 3, 4, Editor of Continental 4, Board 3, Hamiltonian 4, Interfraternigf Council 4, Vice- President 3, D. L. 4, Credit 1, 3, 4, Tennis 1, 2, Majors.' Political Science and English Literature. When he argue, he no jokey, Places faith in viva voce. Weanecl he was on fiery lizzes, Yet he passes all his quizzes. ROBERT CAMPBELL BARRY, Bob Rochester Majors: Physics and Chemistry. Rochester instilled photography into his soul, and now he's an amateur photographer. Every now and again he grows a beard, using it as an ambush when he photographs wild life. What kind of wild life can you find on those week-ends, Bob? EUGENE HENRY HEERDT BAXTER, WT, Bax Rochester Track 2, 3, Majors.' Philosophy and English Literature. Financial expert and manager extraordinary. The blood of the Baxters runs strong and red in this sturdy frame. It must. He drives anywhere, anytime, with the top down and the winds blowing free. He has been known to start out for the western frontier Cfonawandaj at 3 A.M. of a February morning. Need we say more? WILLIAM SIMPSON BEATTY, Xllf, Bill Ben Avon, Pa. History Club, Charlatans 4, Hamiltonian 4, Basketball 2, 3, Tennis 3, Hawley Latin Prize, McKinney Prize Declamation 3, Honor 1, 2, High Honor 3, D. L. 2, 3, Majors: History and English Literature. Out from under a mantle of Pittsburgh's blackest dust came Bill. He still remains loyal to it. His vision of a Phi Bere key dangling from his fob came true. 20

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WILLIAM BELL CLARK, JR., Xllf, Bill Evanston, Ill. fIJBK, Oren Root Prize in Matbematicr, Fencing 1, 2, 3, Captain 4, Hamilton Life, Manager of Baceball, Honor 1, 2, 3, D. L. 3, 4, MajorJ.' Economicc and Englirb Literature. When it comes to studying, Bill has native intelligence, Ipowers of concentration, and ability not to do too much of it. n spite of Hamilton's social isolation, he has become one of its few cosmopolites-at least on week-ends. DAVID HENRY CLEMENT, Dave Rochester Tennif, Manager, Geology, Hirtory, and Political Science Clubs, Inter- clarr Soccer 2, 3, Majorr: History and Geology. Dave came from Rochester in body, but left his soul on Kay Terrace. The Theta Delts appointed him head waiter to encourage the others, but are only keeping him as a curiosity. It isn't college life that bothers him, it's its vicissitudes. ARTHUR ANSTY DARRIGRAND, Ezzie Utica Crocs Country 3, 4, Interclarr Football and Baxeball, Charlatans 2, 3, Geology Club, Credit 4. This wiry Utican tried soccer and football, but ended on the Cross Country team. Originator of the famed stagger system of running-five minutes of ambling and five of slumber. Went pursuing wood nymphs at Bard. FREDERICK HOLMES DEW, TKE, Freddie Canastota Track I, 2, 3, Interclam Barketball, Hamiltonian, Hirtory and Geology Clubr, Credit 1, 2, 3, D. L. 4, MajorJ.' Hirtogf and Englirb Literature. If you want sport statistics, see Fred. Has seen more Syracuse- Colgate games than anyone. Wears a short haircut with distinc- tion. Rounds out a successful existence by dragging down good marks and bringing lovely house-party dates to the Hill. ROBERT GEORGE EISENDARDT, E.L.S., Bob Hornell Quadrangle, D. T., President 1, Vanity Soccer 3, 4, Interclarr Soccer and Barketball, Biology and German Clubs, Mfajorc: Cbemistry and Biology. Roomed with Pugh as a sophomore and has disagreed ever since. Came from Hornell High, Y. M. C. A., Boy Scouts, and Hi-Y. Preaches the abundant life, but finds a prophet is not without honor, save in his own fraternity. Will plrobably return to Hornell High, Boy Scouts, and Hi-Y to preac the abundant life. 22