Howard University - Bison Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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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

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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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up for their homes. One year of Academy life had come to its close. THE SUB-MIDDLE YEAR The autumn of nineteen hundred and sixteen found the class of 19 back at old Howard. It was exceedingly gratifying to note that most of the former members of the class had returned. A few were missing, but for good reasons. After registration, the class called a meeting to elect officers for the first semester. The choice for president was Mr. D. W. Moss, for vice president Mr. Andrew Burton. The class did not experience so much ridicule this term. The name “Beanie had been handed down to the class of ’20, and the class of T9 had become Sub-Middlers. The class as a whole, held a high place in its connection with the different activities of the Academy; such as debating, the cabinet meeting, athletics and the like. The names of some of the stars on our basket-ball team are worthy of mention, as for instance those of Theodore Blackman, Earl Brown, Harry Lofton, and Earnest Kelly. Their names will long be remembered. Time past pleasantly until examinations came again. The “Subs were somewhat accustomed to these now and did not mind them. They had learned that the steady day-byday method of preparation for examinations was preferable to the cram-at-the-last-minute way of getting ready for them, and they entered their examinations with no flutter of fear in their hearts. The election of officers always follows the first semester examinations. On election day the class saw fit to intrust its business to the supervision and guidance of Mr. Z. A. Looby president, and Mr. Anthony Featherston, vice president. Under these as class officers the second semester passed happily and prosperously. The winter was now over and the spring had come with its warm days and sunshine but, unfortunately on account of the grave military situation, the school closed without commencement or ceremony. THE MIDDLE YEAR In the autumn of nineteen hundred and seventeen the class of T9 returned to Howard to pursue the studies of it? Middle year. Many new faces were seen on and about the campus and many old faces were missing.