Howard University - Bison Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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OSNVELL AUGUSTUS COMBS. Jr. “Hot Rocks.” Offices held: Associate Editor Year Book: on class debating team; in University Glee Club. Motto: Never neglect an opportunity. Song: “Still, still with Thee.” Profession, Physician. OFFICE OF PHAN OF THE ACADEMY

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EDWARD WALTER ANDERSON. “Babe.” Offices held; Sergeant-at-Arms during the first semester 1917-18. “Babe” is popularly known as the modern Hercules. Motto: Efficiency first, last and all. Song: “Smiles.” I rofession. Physician. MARION ELIZABETH BARNETT. “Tump.” Offices held: Secretary of Senior Class, 1918-19. “Tump” a sincere friend, sweet lovable and kind. Motto: Looking forward not backward, upward not downward. Song: “The Rosary.” Profession, Teacher of Domestic Science. ROBERT WHITE CARTER. “Bobbie.” Offices held: Assistant Advertisement Editor of Year Book. “Bobbie” is a regular fashion plate. Motto: Discipline of the mind. Song: “Kiss me Good-night.” Profession, Dentist. CLIFFORD ROBERT CLARK. “Plato.” Offices held: Chaplain, Critic 1916-17-18; member of Academy Debating Team, 1917-18. “Plato” claims to be the original inventor of “bull.” Motto: Give me Law and Principle in all undertakings.” Song: “Oh Mother, when I think of you.” Profession, Lawyer. 23

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Senior Class History ✓ THE JUNIOR YEAR In September nineteen hundred and fifteen, caper boys and girls from all parts of the country crowded the Dean's office seeking admission to the Academy of Howard University. It took several days for some of these to become classified, but every one who was admitted to the Junior Class came in with a determination to acquire everything the Academy offered in the ways of preparation for a higher education. With so great a determination to obtain knowledge no one could predict anything but success for the Class of 1010. Directly after the Juniors hail become acquainted with one another and with the new surroundings they organized their class. They chose for their president Mr. W. I). Brandon, and their vice-president .Mr. D. W. Moss. Under the leadership of these two the class passed a prosperous semester. After all fears of initiation had vanished the class devoted itself most vigorously to study. Everything moved on very smoothly until the examinations made an interruption. Although tin questions in the examinations were very difficult yet the “Pennies” by hard work and perseverance met them with fidelity. The examinations marked the end of the first semester. At the beginning of the second semester the class elected Mr. D. W. Moss president and Mr. Theodore Blackman vice president. The class had become more experienced in parliamentary procedure and this election was far more orderly and interesting than the previous one. After the election of officers for the second semester the class began to manifest great interest in the activities of the Academy. Those who enjoyed athletics engaged in the different games. Others interested in oratory, paid more attention to debating and oratorical contests. When the close of the year came there was the customary assembly of the Academy as a whole with its Dean and faculty. At which time the prizes for high scholarship attainments were awarded. The members who received the prizes in the Junior year are in English, Miss Josephine Johnson; Algebra, Cl. C. Demean. After the final examinations the “Pennies” began to pack 25