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Copyright, lOlifi. by L. Lloyd Burrell, Jr. K d i tor- in-Ch ie f L. T. Burbridge, Jr. Business Manager 192 6 BISON 19 26 The Staff L. Lloyd Burrell, Jr. Editor-in-chief Theodore R. George Asso. Editor Leonidas T. Burrridge Business Manager Bernice P. Chism Asso. Editor Threet L. Weiss .4 d vert ising Manager Charles W. Williams Fun Editor John H. Harmon Asst. Adv. Manager Novelette Hall Art Editor William W. Andrews Sport Editor Louis K. Johnson Social Editor Vtigc 6 N the years to come we hope there will be 'Bisons” published that surpass this, our effort in every respect. For to us the Future signifies Progress. With what we have had to do with, and despite handicaps, we have published this volume. Our hope is that it will be a treasured memoir of Alma Mater and a source from which in years to come you may draw much pleasure and many recollections of happy Howard days. The Staff. Pago 7 TO (6corgc JUilliam Cook Fifty-one years of service. Fifty-one years of life, spent in effort to inspire youth to seek and find the golden treasure of knowledge and efficiency, that no man might steal, is his offering. To him whose soul has for so many years dwelt in the lives of Howard students and whose spirit has been the beacon, leading, pleading, calling other souls to the sphere of progress, we dedicate this book. We pay this tribute with the feeling that nothing we can say or do will adequately show our appreciation. 19 26 B ISO N 19 26 Origin of the Bison 0 one knows whence it came or exactly when. Everyone realized, suddenly, that a new name had come to Howard University’s gridiron warriors. It was during the season of 1922 when first came a general consciousness that the “Bison” herd and our football squad were one and the same. Countless inquiries till this day have told us nothing of fact concerning this name. Its beginning is cloaked in a mystery seemingly insolvable. But, there is a little story that has connected itself. Of its veracity none can speak. The annals of history have yielded me nothing to enbghten me. Out of the air has come this information. ’Twas soon after the Civil War that the last great Indian disturbances took place and Union troops were sent to quell the uprising. Of the bloody battles fought our histories tell us. Who will ever forget the accounts of General Custer’s last fight? As the legend goes, among the hardy troops there were one or more groups of colored soldiers. And. as have they done, in the recent past, did they acquit themselves in those early days. No soldiers were braver, none more determined, none more valiant and regal in combat than those black troops. In the red man’s eye no living creature was more worthy of admiration and no creature had his respect as did the Buffalo. To him the buffalo was king. When the Indian met and did battle with these newly freed people he learned to respect their military capabilities and to them he gave the appellation “Buffaloes.” In 1920 our varsity football team earned for itself a record that still our rival has not equaled. In 1921 a spirit was born that forever Howard teams will cultivate. In 1922 the “Bison” came to be the symbol of the Howard team. The “Bulldogs,” the symbol in years gone by was no more. A symbol much closer and more meaningful was adopted. This is the extent of my knowledge of the origin. No record in any written form exists. The exact source of the tale is unknown but has passed by word of mouth. Of such stuff are traditions formed. The story, reader you will tell your son and in time he will tell his son. It will become dear and a part of Howard History. The graduating class of 1923 conceived the idea of naming the annual by the symbol of the athletic teams. The first volume of the “Bison” Howard University’s year book was published. Let no man dare change the material evidence of our University’s first attempt at tradition. For tradition is that which stays in the hearts of all college men. Traditions are dear and men love their “Alma Mater” through them and because of them. A University, the spirit of which lives in the hearts of its graduates can never die. The Editor. Page 12 AMtttmstraitmt PRESIDENT J. STANLEY DURKEE Howard University WASHIKOTOy, D. C. Ohio. Of tin, PMtmior.KT The college annual is a mirror in which should be seen very clearly, the physical, intellectual and moral standing of the class publishing the annual and the general atmosphere of the college of which the class is a part. In other words, a stranger reading the annual and studying the pictures, should get a true sense of the worth, the attainments, and the vision of the class and of the college as a whole. And this is what every annual does reveal! If the book is too elaborate, the fun on a low plane, the articles loosely written and the pictures not of good composition or artistically arranged, a story is told that places the class and the college in a group of cheap institutions. If the book in its physical make-up represents restrained expense, while at the same time it represents appreciation of good paper and the bookbinders art; if its fun is wholesome, sparkling, rollicking, but with no sting or bitterness; if the prose and poetry compositions are of a high order and reveal clarity of thought and careful workmanship; if the pictures are chosen with reference to the traditions, the development and the prophecy of the College and grouped with artistic sense and feeling, then the annual tells a story honoring to the class and to the college. The college gains something of strength, of culture, and an added push toward higher achievements. Such an annual becomes, in after years, a never ending source of pleasure to each member of the class. The tides of the years will bear classmates far apart. Memories will dim and new occasions will bring new associations. But when one in a dreamy mood, before an open fire shall, in the after years, take down the college annual and read over the old days, he will find his old loves awakened, his sense of obligation to his Alma Mater quickened and a determination to go back at the coming Commencement and be young and free again. Page 19 26 B ISO N 19 26 Du. Emmett J. Scott Sccreta ry-T reasu rer Dr. E. L. Parks Dean of Men Dean Edward A. Balloch Dean of the Medical School Puf c ' Dean Lucy D. Slows Dean of U'onien 7 9 26 B ISON I 92 6 Dr. D. B. Pratt Dean. School of Theology Day ? Mr. F. D. Wilkinson Registrar 9 26 BISON 192 6 Officers of Instruction James Stanley Durkee, A.B., A.M., Ph.D., D.D., President of Howard University Walter Wheeler Alleger, Phar.D., M.D., Professor Emeritus of Bacteriology George Jotham Cummings, A.B., A.M. Professor Emeritus of Greek■ and Latin Neil Ferguson Graham, M.D., Professor Emeritus of Principles and Practice of Surgery Clarence Henry Howland, D.D.S. Professor Emeritus of Dental Anatomy and Exodontia Daniel Smith Lamb, A.B., A.M., M.D., LL.D., Sc.D., Professor Emeritus of Anatomy and Curator of Museum Charles Burleigh Purvis, A.M., M.D., LL.D., Professor Emeritus of Obstetrics and Gynecology Frank Porter Woodbury, A.M., D.D., Professor Emeritus of Homiletics and Pastoral Theology Edward Arthur Balloch, A.M., M.D., F.A.C.S., Professor of the Principles and Practice of Surgery and Clinical Surgery: Dean of the School of Medicine PAUL Bartsch, S.B., S.M., Ph.D. Professor of Histology and Parasitology WILLIAM John BaUDUIT, S.B., S.M.............. Professor of Mathematics Dion Scott Birney, A.B., LL.B........................ Professor of Law Fenton Whitlock Booth, LL.B., Professor of Law: Dean of the School of Law St. ELMO Brady, A.B., A.M., Ph.D........ Professor of Chemistry Andrew John Brown. D.D.S., Professor of Operative Dentistry: Vice-Dean of the Dental College Sterling Nelson Brown. A.B., B.D., A.M., D.D., Professor of Bible History and Introduction; Director of Correspondenee Study Lulu Vere Childers, Mus.B., Professor of Singing; Director of the School of Music James Adlai Cobb, LL.B., LL.M., Pd.B., Professor of Laic; Vice-Dean of the School of Law Frank Coleman, S.B., S.M............................Professor of Physics William Coleman, A.B., A.M. Professor of Physics George William Cook. A.B., A.M., LL.B., LL.M., Professor of Commercial Law and International Law Edgar Pasqual Copeland. M.D., Professor of Pediatrics and Clinical Pediatrics Austin Maurice Curtis. A.B.. M.D.. A.M. (Hon.), Professor of Surgery Edward Porter Davis, A.B.. A.M.. Ph.D........... Professor of German Harry Porter Davis, D.D.S.. Professor of Prosthetic Dentistry and Prosthetic Technic Page 18 19 26 BISON 192 6 Jambs Carter Dowling, M.D.................Professor of Ophthalmology WALTER Dyson, A.B., A.M..........Professor of History and Government Mary Alida Fitch, S.B., A.M., Ph.D... Professor of Home Economics Harry Atwood Fowler, S.B., M.D., F.A.C.S., Professor of Genito-Urinary Diseases CHARLES J. Fuiirman. Phar.D. Professor of the Theory of Pharmacy William Gordon, A.B., B.D., A.M., Ph.D., Professor of Homiletics and Philosophy Harold DeWolfe Hatfield, B.S in C.E., M.E., Professor of Mechanical Engineering: Dealt of the College of Applied Science Henry Honeyman Hazen, A.B., M.D., Professor of Dermatology and Syphilology Dwight Oliver Wendell IIoi mes. A.B.. A.M., Professor of Education: Dean of the School of Education William Lepre Houston, LL.B........................ Professor of Law Charles Edward Nason Howard, Lt. Col. U.S. A. (Ret.), Professor of Military Science and Tactics Charles Vernon IMLAY, A.R., LL.B................... Professor of Law Algernon Brashear Jackson, M.D., F.A.C.P., Professor of Bacteriology and Public Health; Director of the School of Public Health Leonard Zachariah Johnson, A.B., S.T.B., B.D., A.M.. D.D., Professor of English WILLIAM Henry Jones, A.B., A.M., B.D...... ....Professor of Sociology Ernest Everett Just. A.B.. Ph.D..................Professor of Zoology Benjamin Karpman. M.D.........................Professor of Psychiatry George Morton Lightfoot. A.B.. A.M., Professor of Latin; Director of Summer Session George Obediah Little. A.B.. D.D., Professor of Sew Testament Greek in the School of Religion: Professor Emeritus of Greek Martha MacLear. S.B., A.M.. Ph.D....... Professor of Education WILLIAM Clarence: McNeill, M.D................Professor of Gynecology Collins Stevenson Marshall, M.D.. Professor of Pathology and Clinical Microscopy: Vice-Dean of the Medical College Hamilton St. Clair Martin, M.D.. Professor of Otology, Laryngology and Rhinology KELLY Miller. A.B., A.M.. LL.D................Professor of Sociology John William Mitchell, M.D., Phar.D.. Professor of Materia Medica and Therapeutics Edward Lamay Parks, A.B., A.M.. B.D., D.D.. Professor of Economics; Dean of Men Davie Butler Pratt, A.B., B.D.. D.D., Professor of Church History and Sociology: Dean of the School of Religion William Henry Richards. LL.B.. TJ .M. .... Professor of Law James J. Richardson. M.D........Clinical Professor of Oto-Laryngology Page IS 19 26 BISON 1926 James Peter Schick, LL.M..............................Professor of Law Richard Edwin Schuh, A.H., A.M.. Ph.D. (Hon.), Professor of Geology Herbert Clay Scurlock, A.B., M.D., A.M., Professor of Physiology and Bio-Chemistry; Lecturer in Roentgenology Lucy Dices SLOWE, A.B., A.M......Professor of English; Dean of Women Edward Stafford, A.B., LL.B. Professor of Law ( Harles Sumner Syphax, A.B., LL.B., LL.M... Professor of Mathematics JOHN Allan Talbott, M.D....................... Professor of Orthopedics Roy WILFRED Tibbs, Mus.B., A.M...... Professor of Piano and Organ William Victor Tunnell, A.B., S.T.B., A.M., LL.B., Professor of History Lorenzo Dow Turner, A.B., A.M..................... Professor of English William Alonzo Warfield, M.D., Professor of Abdominal Surgery; Surgeon-in-Chief of Freedmen’s Hospital James Cornelius Waters, Jr., A.B., LL.B., Professor of Law; Librarian and Secretary of the School of Law Charles Harris Wesley, A.B., A.M., Ph.D............Professor of History Ferdinand Demander Whitby, A.B., M.D. .........Professor of Xeurology Edward Christopher Williams, B.L., Professor of Bibliography; Librarian; Instructor in Italian Edward Davis Williston, A.B., M.D.. A.M., Professor of Obstetrics; Lecturer in Dental and Pharmaccutical Jurisprudence Andrew Wilson, S.B., A.B., LL.B., A.M. (Hon.), LL.M., D.C.L., Ph.D., Professor of Law Dudley Weldon Woodward, S.B., S.M., Professor of Mathematics; Dean of the School of Liberal Arts William Creighton Woodward. M.D., Professor of Medical Jurisprudence Frederick Pelham Barrier, D.D.S., Associate Professor of Operative Dentistry, Instructor in Dental Anatomy and Superintendent of the Dental Infirmary Caryl Burbank. M.D., Associate Professor of the Principles and Practice of Medicine Charles Eaton Burch, A.B., A.M......... Associate Professor of English ELIZABETH APPO COOK .........Associate Professor of French and Spanish Jason Clifton Grant. Jr., A.B., A.M.... Associate Professor of English CLARENCE Harvey Mills, A.B., A.M. .. Associate Professor of Romance Languages CHARLES Stewart Parker..................Associate Professor of Botany Albert Ridgeley, M.D., Associate Professor and Demonstrator of Anatomy Elmer Clayton Terry”. A.B., M.D________Associate Professor of Medicine ADOLPHUS Walton, D.D.S. .. Associate Professor of Prosthetic Dentistry CHARLES Ignatius West, M.D.............Associate Professor of Anatomy Percy Lee Baldwin, Caotain, Infantry, D.O.L.. Assistant Professor of Military Science and Tactics Page -iO 19 26 BISON 1926 ALBERT Sidney Beckham............. ....Assistant Professor of Psychology Charles Cecil Cohen. Mus.B......Assistant Professor in Piano and Organ Madeline Violetta Coleman, Assistant Professor in Piano and Composition Stewart Rochester Cooper, S.B., S.M., Assistant Professor in Chemistry Anna Bartsch-Dunne, M.D., Assistant Professor of Histology; Clinical Instructor in Obstetrics LEWIS Charles Ecker, M.D.......... Assistant Professor of Medicine James Vernon Herring, S.B. in Art............Assistant Professor in Art Wesley Howard..................Assistant Professor in Violin and Theory Willard Mercer Lane, A.B., M.D........ Assistant Professor in Surgery Porter Barry Lennox, AB., M.D., Assistant Professor of Pathology and Clinical Microscopy Frank Elijah Linnell, Captain, Infantry, D.O.L., Assistant Professor of Military Science and Tactics William Francis Magruder, A.B., M.D., Assistant Professor of Physiology, Bio-chemistry a?id Pharmacology Lloyd Henry Newman. S.B., M.D.. Assistant Professor of Bio-Chemistry Daniel Haywood Smith, Phar.D., .......Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Louis Lee Watson, S.B., B.P.E., Assistant Professor and Director of Physical Education; Coach of Football Robert Percy Barnes, A.B. .................... Instructor in Chemistry Gwendolyn Bertha Bennett............................Instructor in Art Joseph Christopher Brazier, D.D.S., Clinical Instructor in Operative and Prosthetic Surgery Lucius Horace Brown, A.B., M.D.,.........Clinical Instructor in Medicine John Harold Burr, Jr., B.P.E., Assistant Director of Physical Education and Coach of Baseball and Basketball W 1-lliam Orlando Carrington, A.M.. I).D„ Instructor in New Testament Introduction and Systematic Theology GRACE Coleman, A.B., A.M..........................Instructor in English Arthur Leo Curtis, M.D., Instructor in Clinical Surgery and Lecturer in Physical Diagnosis and Anaesthesia RAYMOND Anthony Davis, A.B., M.D.........Clinical Instructor in Medicine Lewis King Downing, S.B. in C.E., S.B. in Engineering Administration, Instructor in Civil Engineering On leave 1925-26. Thomas William Edwards, D.D.S., Chief Clinical Instructor in Operative and Prosthetic Surgery Ernest Moore Gould, D.M.D., Lecturer in Operative Technic and Demonstrator in Opera t ivc Den t istry rage 2! 192 6 BISON 19 26 Carolyn Virginia Grant, A.B., Mus.B. ... Instructor in Voice and Piano Antoine Edward Greene, Ph.G., Lecturer in Theory of Pharmacy and Assistant in Bacteriology WILLIAM Leo Hansberry, S. B....................... Instructor in History Ernest Hardy, D.D.S., Clinical Instructor in Operative and Prosthetic Surgery George Edward Chalmers Hayes, A.B., LL.B. .......... Instructor in Law Stephen Cornwell Hopkins, S.B., D.D.S..........Lecturer in Orthodontia Charles Hamilton Houston, A.B., LL.B., S.J.D........Instructor in Law Emma Mae Irwin, R.N., Instructor in Nursing; Superintendent of Nursing in F reed m e n’s H os pit a I Lawrence Jackson, S.B., M.D......... ......... Lecturer in Anaesthesia, Howard Francis Kane, M.I)................Clinical Instructor in Obstetrics VERNON JAMES Lour, D.D.S................ Lecturer on Crown and Bridge Howard Hamilton Mackey. B.Arch........... Instructor in Architecture ROSCOE LEWIS McKinney, A.B... Instructin' in Zoology and Embryology Iverson Mitchell, D.D.S., Clinical Instructor in Operative and Prosthetic Surgery John Stafford Mitchell, Phar.D., Instructor in Practical Pharmacy and Incompatibilities William Stewart Nelson, A.B., B.D. Instructor in School of Religion Moses Franklin Peters, A.B., A.M., B.D.............Instructor in English James Luther Pinn, A.B., D.D., Instructor in Exegesis of the English Bible JOHN King Rector, A.B., M.D..............Clinical Instructor in Medicine. Mary R. Reeves......... .......... ... Instructor in Physical Education Dorcey Rhodes, Sergeant, U. S. A., Instructor in Orchestral Instruments; Assistant in Military Science and Tactics Hilliard Robert Robinson, B.Arch. ............ Instructor in Architecture Oscar Jefferson Waldo Scott, A.B., A.M., D.D., U. S. A. (Ret.), Instructor in School of Religion James Eli Hayes Taylor, M.D............ Clinical Instructor in Surgery Raymond Bell Thomas, D.D.S., Clinical Instructor in Operative and Prosthetic Surgery Ernest A. Valade, B.S. in E.E., M.E.. Instructor in Electrical Engineering Madeleine Rosa Wand, S.B. in Home Economics, Instructor in Domestic Art CHARLES Fremont West, S.B............. Instructor in Physical Education HELEN Marion Wheatland, A.B.........Instructor in Romance Languages Edwin Leon Williams, A.B., M.D...........Clinical Instructor in Medicine Melanchthon Joseph Daniel Wiseman, D.D.S., Instructor in Comluctire Anaesthesia and Demonstrator in Dental Infirmary ALLEN Scott Wolfe, D.D.S.,..........Lecturer in Conductive Anaesthesia Roggie ARLINER Young, A.B......................... Instructor in Zoology Pune 19 26 BISON 1 9 26 Charles Young Harris, A.B., M.D., Assistant Demonstrator in Anatomy WILLIAM Alexander Jack, Jr., M.D. Demonstrator in Practical Surgery HARTFORD Ransome Bur well, M.D. ....Clinical Assistant in Gynecology Roscok Clayton, Warrant Officer, U. S. A., Assistant in Military Science and Tactics FRANK Robert cook, S.B.. M.D. ..........Clinical Assistant in Pediatrics SAMUEL LeCOUNT Cook, M.D...............Clinical Assistant in Gynecology Uriah James Daniels, M.D. .................... Assistant in Bacteriology Horatio Nelson Dorman, A.B., M.D., Clinical Assistant in Genito-Urinary Diseases Milton Augustus Francis, M.D.......... .Clinical Assistant in Surgery WILLIAM James Howard, M.D............ Clinical Assistant in Dermatology ARTHUR Bancroft McKinney, M.D. .. . Assistant in Clinical Surgery Charles Herbert Marshall, M.D. Clinical Assistant in Gynecology ♦Lawrence Coleman Milstead, M.D., Clinical Assistant in Dermatology JULIAN Walton Ross, A.B.. M.D. Clinical Assistant in Gynecology Darwin Enoch Smith. Sergeant. D.E.M.L., U. S. A.. Assistant in Military Science and Tactics Thomas Carlton Thompson, S.B. in Med., M.D..' Clinical Assistant in Prology VICTOR Julius Tulane, S.B...................... Assistant in Chemistry Claudius Young, M.D., Clinical Assistant in Gynecology and Demonstrator of Anatomy ♦Part of year 102-1-25. Page 23 Autographs Page 2J 19 2 6 BISON 19 26 Hi re may iCe salf It all took place Till commencement day Sent as The World to face. May Howard walls forever stand Enlightening the darker band For truth is light and strengthening Look you. to the sky and sing From hence we go And each day to try Shape our endeavor so As fills the age old prophecy. L. Lloyd Burrell. Jr. Page 25 1 9 26 BISON 1 9 26 THIKKIELD SCIENCE HALL Page 20 MEDICAL SCHOOL LAW SCHOOL Page 2 ft SCHOOL OF MUSIC .rr vji PRESIDENT'S HOME Page 29 192 6 BISON 19 26 ANDREW RANKIN' MEMORIAL ( HAPEI. CLARK IIAI.L Page SO 1 9 2 6 BISON ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1 9 26 MINER HAM. COLLEGE OF APPLIED SCIENCE Pugc31 HOME ECONOMICS THE LONG WALK Page 32 CLASSES 9 1 9 26 BISON 19 26 Class Poem Oh Twenty Six, thou noble class, The goal we sought is reached at last; Our studies o’er, our lessons done Ere the race of life is but begun. From every nook in this fair land We’ve come to form this little band, And e’en from isles across the sea. We came to plight our troth to thee. The years of study, work and strife. Have fit us well from life’s great fight Tho now from friend and chum we part, We face our task with happy hearts. Forth from these books and bells we go. To life’s great school to learn—to know; For these few years so fleet—so stern Have merely taught us how to learn. When from life’s school we take our leave. No sheepskins then shall we receive: But ’mid the shades of life’s last sun May each one hear his own “Well Done.” M. W. Y. v v .(? -■ VrE7.- Page 35 SENIORS 1 9 26 BISON 1 9 26 Ode to Howard Daughter of the Eastern Sky Standing there on Hill top high Clad in gala queen’s attire Thou dost many souls inspire. Thou art old, O mother mine. Thou art, yet, almost divine Moss has grown upon thy walls. Blest old age has marked thy halls. Yet I always think of thee, Thou art all the world to me. Thou, my nurse in days of yore. Art my loved one evermore. Blessing on thee, mother dear. Growing stronger year by year May you always upward move Guided by the God of Love. Robert Fulton Holtzclaw. :xxxxxxxxxxxx Page 88 Autographs Faye 39 i JHaltrr (5ray 19 26 BISON 19 26 NANNIE LOUISE APPLEBY “Lou” 1531 Gary St.. Shreveport, I.a. Texas College, Tyler, Texas Secretary of class 1924-25. Secretary of Chamber of Commerce 1924-25-26. CHARLES CLIFTON ANDREWS “C. C.” Pi Delta Kappa, Chi Rho Sigma, Scull Club of Chi Delta Mn Fraternity 1613 Euclid Ave., Kansas City. Mo. Lincoln High School, Kansas City. Mo. CARLENA OHMA ALEXANDER “Carl” Delta Sigma; The Stylus New York City Englewood High School, Chicago, III. WILLIAM WALLACE ANDREWS. JR. “Andy” Alpha Phi Alpha 511 Clay St.. Jacksonville, Fla. F. A. M. College, Tallahassee, Fla. Freshman Football, 1922; Varsity Football 1924. X. E. 1923-24. Cercle Francois 1922-25. Rec. Sect. Beta Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha 1924-25. Financial Secretary 1925-26. Comvina. RUTH PEARL BIN FOR I) “Binny” Alpha Kappa Alpha Huntsville. Ala. Dunbar High School, Washington. D. C. Secretary of class, Winter of 1924. Member of French Club, member of Sociology Club, member of English Club 1926. CARRIE BELLE BROWN “Carolyn 338 East Huntingdon St.. Savannah. Ga. Morris Brown University, Atlanta, Ga. Member of Y. W. C. A. 1922-26. Member of Girls Glee Club 1922-24. Member of Pestalozzi Froebel Society 1923-26. Member of Psychology Club 1926. Member of Women’s League 1923-26. Page }J 19 26 BISON 1 9 26 ETTA REBECCA BURWELL Delta Sigma Theta 2001 I ruid Hill Avc.. Baltimore, Md. Douglas High School, Baltimore, Md. Member of Y. W. C. A. Member of Psychology Club and Chairman of Executive Committee. Secretary of Delta Sigma Theta 1924-25; 1925-26. Member of History (lub. Member of French Club and Member of German Club. MABEL LOUISE BATHANIA BERRY “Rev” Livingstone Missionary Society Camden. N. J. William Penn High School for Girls, Philadelphia, Pa. Secretary of Livingstone Missionary Society 1923-24; 1924-25. Secretary of Senior Class 1926. MARY HELEN BOWES •Bozo” Alpha Kappa Alpha 1310 Charles St.. Fredericksburg. Vn. F. N. I. I. High School, Fredericksburg, Va. Member of Girls Glee Club 1922-24. Member of the French Club 1923-24. Member of Pestalozzi Froebol Society 1923-26. Member of Psychology Club 1926. Member of the Women’s League 1923-26. JAMES BLAINE BLAYTON ‘ Jim Omega. Psi Phi Meridian. Oklahoma C. A. X. University, Langston, Okla. Howard University Band and Orchestra, four years. MARTIN COLLETT BAILEY “Mac Denton. Maryland. P. O. Box 113 Maryland Normal School. Bowie, Md. 1st Lieut, in R. O. T. C. Member of Student Council 1925-26. GEORGE DOUGLASS BENNETT 2306 McCulloh St.. Baltimore. Md. Baltimore High School, Baltimore, Md. Freshman Football. Page 42 19 26 BISON 192 6 LEWIS LLOYD BURRELL, JR. Chuck” Alpha Phi Alpha 1111 .McKinley Ave., Plcesantville, N. J. Plonsantville High School, Pleasantvillc, X. J. Varsity Football 1921-25; 1925-26. Stylus 1924-25; 1925-26. Editor-in-chief of Bison” Vol. IV, 1926. THEODORE ROOSEVELT BORDERS “Teddy” 1109 Terrell Ave., Fori Worth, Texas Terrell High School, Fort Worth, Texas Member of Freshman Football Team 1922 and Track 1922. Member of the Skull Club of the Chi Delta Mu. RUSSELL WILFRID BROWN Alpha Phi Alpha Gray, La.. Box No. 7 Straight High School. New Orleans. La. ROUSSILON WILLIAMS BERRY Rou ' .eta Phi Pda 1517 12th St.. N. W.. Washington. I). C. Douglass High School, Baltimore, Md. Member Y. W. C. A. 1922-26. Treasurer 1923-24. Basketball 1922-23. Student Progressive Club 1924-26. HENRY JOSEPH BOOKER Book” Washington. I). C. M” Street High School, Washington D. C. Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, N. II. Member of Livingstone Missionary Society. Maynard Debating Team, President Class 1926.’ LEONIDAS T. BURBRIDGE. JR. L. T. Alpha Phi Alpha New Orleans, La. Talladega College High School Business Manager Bison” 1926. Page 43 19 26 BISON 19 26 SARA ELIZABETH BROWN “Betty Alpha Kapjxt Alpha 1125 North Senate Ave., Indianapolis, Indiana BEATRICE SALOME CATLETT “Roadie” Zeta Phi Beta 943 S St.. N. W., Washington. I). C. Dunbar High School and Miner Normal School LON A MAE COLLIER “Babe” Zcta Phi Beta 217 Florida Ave., N. W., Washington. I). C. Dunbar High School. Washington. D, C. Member of the Pestalozzi Froebel Forum and Women’s League. GLADYS LEE CARDWELL “Skeezix 207 Shepard St., Elizabeth City, N. C. Shaw University. Raleigh. N. C. LUKENGUS CAREY “Pres” Charlotte C. H.. Virginia Va. Normal and Collegiate Institute, Petersburg, Va. Member Freshman Football 1922, Chamber of Commerce and Captain in R. 0. T. C. Unit 1925-26. BERNICE PEARLINE CHISM “Nice” and “Bee” Alpha Kappa Alpha and Chi Rho Sip nut Chemical .Society Carmi. Illinois Dunbar High School, Washington, I). C. Class Sect. 1923. Vice-President 192 1, Asso. Fid. “The Hilltop” 1925-26. Cor. Sect. Student Council 1925-26. President Sorority (Resigned) 1926. Cor. to the Howard Alumnus (resigned) 1926. Sect. Mathematics Society 1924. Page 44 19 26 BISON 19 26 CORNELIA MARCELLA DUMAS “Marcia Alpha Kappa Alpha 729 N. Pine St., Natchez, Miss. Straight College, New Orleans, La. Rig Sister League and Juvenile Court. Y. W. C. A. VERNICE LUNSFORD DIGGS “Biggie” Alpha Kappa Alpha 80G N St.. N. W.. Washington. I). C. Dunbar High School, Washington, D. C. President of “OJT Campus” Club 1925-2G. Vice-President Psychology Club. ELAINE JUANITA DEAN “Deany” Delta Sigma Theta 507 W. Lanvale St., Rnltimore, Md. Dunbar High School, Washington, D. C. Member of French Club 1924-25, German Club 1924. Vice-President of Class 1924. Vice-President of Sorority 1925. Chaplain of Sorority 192G. Kappu Mu 1925. Sect. Kappa Mu 192G. Member of Women’s League. English Scholar 1925. ALICE GOLDIA DENNIS 2100' i McCulloh St., Baltimore, Md. Douglas High School and Teachers Training School, Baltimore, Md. German Club 1925-26. Pestalozxi Frocbel Forum 1926. Baltimore Club 192G. CLARENCE EDWARD DAVIS “Dave” ‘hi Beta Sigma. 113 N. 57th St.. Philadelphia. Pa. West Philadelphia High School, Philadelphia, Pa. Member of Freshman Baseball Team 1923. First Lieut. Co. “A” R. O. T. C. 192G. Member of German Club 1924-2G. JUANITA OLI.IE IMFFAY “Cricket” Delta Sigma Theta 508 6th Ave. N., Birmingham, Ala. Talladega College, Talladega, Ala. Member of Y. W. C. A. 1923-24 and 1925-26. French Club and German Cluh. Page 45 19 26 BISON 19 26 LLEWELLYN WILBERT DAVIS “Duck Alpha Phi Alpha; Kappa Mu Honorary Society 115 Barbour St., Hartford, Conn. Hartford Public High School, Hartford. Conn. Freshman Football, Basketball and Baseball 1922-23. Football 1923-24. News Reporter for Howard Alumnus 1925-26. President of Kappa Mu Honorary Society. ROSELLA PEARL ESPY 226 Second Ave., Daytona. Fla. Florida A. M. College, Tallahassee, Fla. BESSIE VIRGINIA EDWARDS “Scobic 501 White Ave., Morgantown. W. Va. Beechurst High School, Morgantown. W. Va. Member of Girls Glee Club, Psychology Club, French Club, Sociology Club, Y. W. C. A. Basketball Team 1925. ELIJAH HORACE FITCH ETT Omega Psi Phi Pocomoke City. Md. Bowie Normal School, Bowie, Md. Member of Student Council 1926. President of Sociology Club 1926. Member of Psychology Club 1926. Vice-President of Class 1926. LEWIS ROGERS FEREBEE Kid Ferehee Snowden. N. C. Edento Normal Industrial School, Edcnto, N. C. MARGARET PAULINE FLETCHER “Polly Della■ Sigma Theta; Mn Lambda Lambda Camp Parole. Md. Morgan Academy, Baltimore, Md. Member of Howard Players 1925. Dramatics 1923-25. Page iC 19 26 BISON 192 6 DAMON ADRIAN STANLEY GWALTNEY “Square” “Soc1 142 E. Washington St.. Suffolk. Va. Howard Academy and Commercial College, Washington, D. C. WAYMAN AUGUSTUS GREEN Phi Heta Sigma 208 Birds Avo., Clarksburg. W. Va. Kelly Miller High School, Clarksburg, W. Va. Member of University Choir 1922-26. Howard University Glee Club 1922-26. Secretary of the Glee Club 1925-26. Member of Choral Society. French Club 1922-26. EMMA C. GRIFFIN 55 Kelly Ave., Mount Washington. Md. Douglass High School. Baltimore. Md. Member of Y. W. C. A., Pcstalozzi Froebel, Psychology Club. Secretary of Class Sophomore Year, Secretary of Y. W. C. A. Sophomore Year, Class Historian, Sophomore Year. AUSTIN BERNARD GREEN “A. B.” Omega P i Phi 1508 Berkley Ave.. Norfolk. Va. Wayland Academy, Richmond, Va. Member of French Club, Sociology Club, Psychology Club, Natural History Club, Chairman of Social Committee of Omega Psi Phi, Treasurer of Psychology Club 1925-26, Treasurer of Natural History Club 1926. RUTH MAY GREEN 81 Sunset Ave., Red Bunk. N. J. Red Bank, N. J.. High School Vice-President German Club 1923-24. THEODORE ROOSEVELT GEORGE “Ted- 30 Green St., Princeton. N. J. Wayland Academy, Va. Union University, Richmond, Va. Member of Board of Athletic Control 1923. President, Delta Sigma Chi, National Negro Debating Fraternity 1926-27. Member Kappa Sigma Debating Society 1922-26. President of Kappa Sigma 1925-26. Treasurer of Student Council 1925 and President 1926. Class Debater 1923, Varsity Debater 1925-26. Associate Editor of the Bison. President Northeastern Club 1924. Representative from Student Council of Howard University to National World Court Conference held at Princeton University, December 11-12, 1925. Page 7 19 26 BISON 19 26 NELI.IE GWENDOLYN HOLMES Delta Sigma Theta 902 Lexington St., Norfolk, Va. Booker T. Washington High School, Norfolk, Va. Custodian of Delta Sigma Theta 1924-25, Vice-President of Historical Society 1926, Chairman of Annual Women’s Dinner 1925, Member of French Club, Pestalozzi Froebel Forum and Psychology Club. R. FULTON HOLTZCLAW “Fur Omega Put Phi Utica Institute. Miss. Utica Normal and Industrial Institute. Utica Institute, Miss. Member of Le Cercle Frnncais. G. LAMAR HARRISON “General Kappa Alpha I'si Kansas City, Mo. Lincoln High School, Kansas City, Mo. Cadet Captain Staff. TILLMAN HUGO HENDERSON “Doc” Bastrop. I.a., Box 123 New Orleans College, New Orleans. La. Acting President Y. M. C. A. 1921-25, President 1925-26, Delegate of World Court” Conference 1925, Delegate of Confederation of Churches 1925, Delegate to Y. M. C. A. Conference, Kings Mt., N. C., 1924-25. Delegate to Johns Hopkins University on Travels Through the Bible 1925. Chaplain of German Club 1925-26. JOHN HENRY PARKER HARMON. JR. “Baby Face and Chink 123 W. Dallas Ave., Houston. Texas Houston Colored High School. Houston. Texas Member of Chamber of Commerce, University Orchestra and Band. French Club, Texas Club. Editor of Commercial Outlook, Chairman of Finance Committee of Senior Class, Asst. Advertising Manager of 1926 “Bison”. President of Texas Club and Custodian, Historian and Chaplain of Class of ’26. ISAAC JACOB HUFF “Jake” Yian, Okla., Box 52 Manual Training High School, Muskogee, Okla. Page iS 19 26 BISON 1 9 26 STELLENA JENNETTA HAKKOD “Stoll” 2520 Eye St.. N. W., Washington, I). C. Dunbar High School, Washington, I). C. Member of Women’s League and Chamber of Commerce. MAMIE LUCILK HORNE Hud” and Aunt Mamie” Ztta Phi Beta 730 llradier St., Jacksonville, Fla. F. X. I. Institute, St. Augustine, Fla. Secretary of Y. W. C. A. 1024-25. Member of Glee Club 1923, Member of French Club 1023, Botanical Seminar 1023 (Secretary). LOUISE KATHLEEN JOHNSON “Lou” Alpha Kappa Alpha 918 Westminster St.. Washington, I). C. Dunbar High School, Washington, D. C. Secretary of Campus Club 1023-24. Editorial Staff of Hill-top 1025, Secretary of German Club 1925, Scribe of Stylus 1025-20, Social Editor of Bison” 102G. MARY CATHERINE JOHNSON Mary C” Delta Signal Theta 939 North Eutaw St.. Baltimore, Md. Frederick Douglass High School, Baltimore, Md. Treasurer of Delta Sigma Theta 1924-25, President of Women’s League 1925-2G, Secretary of Women’s League 1923-24, Secretary of Psychology Club 1925-26, Secretary of Senior Class 1025-2G, Vice-President of Y. W. C. A. 1024-25, Member of Mathematics Club 1023-25, Member of Sociology Club 1925-2G. KSSIE M A DELEIN E JON ES “Sweets” 893 N. Liberty St., Winston-Salem. N. C. Shaw University, Raleigh. N. C. ELIZABETH HAYES JORDAN Peggie 216 Franklin St., Farmville. Va. Virginia Seminary, Lynchburg, Va. Member of Dramatic Club 1923-24. French Club 1923-25, I’estalor.r.i Froebel Forum 1924-26, Scholarship in Education 1925-26. Page. 49 9 26 BISON I 92 6 BERNICE VESTA JONES “IT 3610 Hudson St.. Detroit, .Mich. Central High School, Akron, Ohio Class Journalist 1923-21. REM BERT CRISP US JONES “Romp Phi Beta Sigma Washington, (Ja. Morris Brown University, Atlanta, Ga. Member of Relay Team 1923-24 and 1924-25. Cnpt. of Track Team 1925-26. FRANK LAWRENCE JOHNSON Prof” and Firpo Kappa Alpha Pxi 1022 Railroad Ave.. Opelousas, La. Southern University, Baton Rouge, La. Member Baseball Team 1922-23 and Tennis. NAOMI VICTORIA JOHNSON Zcta Phi Beta 209 S St.. N. W.. Washington, I). C. Old M Street High School. Washington, D. C. Miner Normal School, Washington, D. C. MAURICE JOHNSON ETHEL LENORA JAMES Kth” 512 Biscoe St., Helena. Ark. Dunbar High School, Washington. 1). C. Member French Club 1923-25. Pestalozzi Froebel Forum 1924-26. Page 50 19 26 BISON 1 9 26 VIVIAN MACKEY JOHNSON “Viv” Alpha Kappa Alpha 1618 Amelia St.. Norfolk, Va. Booker T. Washington High School, Norfolk, Va. Member of Pestalozzi Froebel Forum 1923-26. Secretary of Mathematics Club 1923-2 1. Member of Girls Glee Club 1923-25, Secretary of Class 1923. Member of Women’s League 1923-26, Natural History Club 1926 and Psychology Club 1926. VIVIEN MARTLILLIAN KING ••Viv Zcta Phi Beta 1 123 Wallace St.. Winston-Salem. N. C. Slater State Normal Industrial School Vice-President of Choir 1926. Asst. Sect, of Senior Class, President of Round Table 1926. RAYMOND AUGUSTINE LEMMON “Lemmon” 1160 Que St.. N. W.. Washington. D. C. Dunbar High School, Washington, I). C. Member of Kappa Mu. President of Historical Society 1925-26, Lieut. It. O. T. C. 1925, Capt. Personnell Adjt. R. O. T. C. 1926. FRANK It. LOGWOOD 950 Rhode Island Ave., N. W.. Washington. I). C. Secretary Howard University Engineering Society. Cap' tain R. O. T. C. NERISSA L. LONG “Riss C. N. I. I., Cambria, Va. Christinnsburg Institute JULIAN M. CARR “Jule” Raleigh. N. C. Academy, Howard University, Washington, D. C. Page 51 19 26 BISON 19 26 MARY ELIZABETH LOVE “Lovie Delta Sigma Theta 60 Pampton Avc., Verona, N. J. Verona High School, Verona, N. J. Member of Glee Club 1022-23, Basketball Varsity 1922-23, Psychology Club 1025-26, President Self Government, Miner Hall. 1924-25, Class Secretary 1923-24. Treasurer Delta Sigma Theta 1925-26. JAMES LEON McNEALY •Mac” 1707 West St.. Houston, Texas Houston Colored High School, Houston, Texas Member of Howard University Glee Club 1026, Member of Psychology Club, Pcstalozzi Froebel Forum, French Club and class secretary. JOHN PRESTON MOORE “Bud” 3823 Trumbull St., Bellairc. Ohio Bellaire High School, Bellaire Ohio Member Track Team 1024-25, Manager 1026; Member of University Band 1923-25, member of Orchestra 1924 and Manager Football 1025. ANOLA LIDWIN MILLER “Nola” Zcta Phi Beta 2625 Georgia Ave„ N. W.. Washington. I). C. Dunbar High School, Washington, I). C. Member of Choir four years, member of French Club 1924-25, Girls Glee Club 1024. MYLDRED JEANETTE McCULLOUGH “Myl” Alpha Kappa Alpha 1011 Esff St., Wheeling. W. Va. Lincoln High School, Wheeling, W. Va. Member of Girls Glee Club 1922-24, University Choir 1924-25, French Club 1023-26 Psychology Club 1926, Pesta-lozzi Froebel Forum 1023-26. Women’s league, 1923-26. CECELIA CHRISTINE McLEOD “C” .Alpha Kappa Alpha 834 C Ave.. Norfolk. Va. Booker T. Washington High School, Norfolk. Va. Journalist of Class 1923, Member of Glee Club 1923-26, Choir. 1923-24, Lc Cercle Francais 1924-25. Secretary of Tidewater Club 1024. Vice-President of Sociology Club 1926, Scholarship in Dietetics 1925-26. Page .',2 1926 BISON 1 926 GEORGE BOWIE MILLER “Big Miller” Alpha Phi Alpha 306 Beech St.. Helena, Ark. Arkansas Baptist College, Little Rock, Ark. Football Squad 1023-21. “IF in Football 1924. Vice-President of class 1922-23. Treasurer of Howard Y. M. C. A. 1923-26. JOHN S. MOORHEAD Frederiksted, St. Croil, Virgin Islands Academy, Wilberforee University Caribbean Club. HARRY MICKEY Omega Psi Phi GLADYS FRAN ULLOR O’DEN “D. Dora” 1301 Cook Ave.. St. Louis, Mo. Sumner High School, St. Louis, Mo. GEORGE W. PATTERSON, JR. “Pat” Kappa Alpha Psi Kansas City. Mo. Lincoln High School, Kansas City. Mo. President of the Lex Club of the Tau Delta Sigma Fraternity 1926. President of the Upward Chamber of Commerce 1925-26. Treasurer of the Kansas Missouri Club 1926. ELISK A. PALMER Page 5S 19 26 BISON 1 92 6 JOHN ALMER POULSON “Jap Melfd, Virginia Va. Normal and Industrial Institute, Petersburg, Va. Member of University Choir 1925, Treasurer of Class 1925-26. Treasurer of Cercle Francaise 1926. 1st Lieut. H. O. T. C. 1926. ENOLIA VIRGINIA PETTICEN 2502 McCulloh St.. Baltimore, Md. Douglass High School, Baltimore, Md. Member of Women’s League, Pestalozzi Frocbel Forum. German Club. ROSWELL NEWCOMB PINCKNEY Box 225, Route 508, Bennings Sta.. I). C. Dunbar High School, Washington, D. C. Member of Chamber of Commerce 1925-26. HORACE OGDEN POLLARD Corn” 2217 fth St.. N. W„ Washington, I). C. Dunbar High School, Washington, D. C. Member of Chamber of Commerce 192-1-25 and 1925-26. Business Manager of Commercial Outlook 192-1-25. MABEL LA UKRAINE PATTON Pat” 837Vi N. Central Ave., Dallas. Texas B. T. Washington High School, Dallas, Texas Class Historian 1922-23, Clas Journalist 1925-26, Member of French Club. SHERMAN J. PRIESTLEY 1103 Burdette St.. New Orleans, La. Xavier High School, New Orleans, La. Member of Common Law Club. Chamber of Commerce. Page 5.f 19 26 BISON 19 26 SUSIE RUSSELL QUANDER Zcta Phi Iicta 735 Fairmont St.. Washington, I). C. M St. High School, Washington, I). C. WILLIAM STEWART ROBINSON Jacksonville, Fla. Stanton High School, Jacksonville, Fla. President Florida Club, President Common Law Club, Member of Chamber of Commerce, Varsity Debater 1925 and Member of Delta Sigma Chi Debating Fraternity. ERNEST LEE RAIFORD “Ray” 811 Austin St.. Greensboro. N. C. Bennett College, Greensboro, N. C. Member of Glee Club 192-1-2G. Choral Society 1925, Lieut. R. O. T. C. 1925-2G. ALMA BENNETT RIVERS “Bob” 301 Walnut Ave.. Anniston. Ala. Talladega College, Talladega, Ala. HARRY J. ROBINSON 1209 Que St.. N. W.. Washington. I). C. Dunbar High School, Washington, D. C., Myrtilla Miner Normal School, Washington. D. C. PA U LET A SMITH “Plete” Alpha Kappa Alpha 2521 Highland Ave.. Kansas City. Mo. Lincoln High School, Kansas City, Mo. Member of Student Council 1923-21. President of Sorority 1926. Pa ye 55 I 9 26 BISON 1 9 26 HELEN LOUISE SPARKS “Sparkie“ 319 Fourth St.. S. E.. Washington. I). C. Armstrong High School. Washington, I). C. THELMA OLGA SCOTT “Scottie 3003 Live Oak St., Houston. Texas Houston High School, Houston, Texas WILLIAM EDWARD SPENCER “Bill” Kappa Alpha I si and Delta Sigma Clii 1908 Druid Hill Avc.. Baltimore, Md. Baltimore Colored High School, Baltimore, Md. Member of German Club, French Club, Pcstalozzi Froe-bel Forum, Kappa Sigma Debating Society, Baltimore Club of Howard University, Freshman Football Team of 1922 and Varsity Debater 1925. HENRIE MAE SIMMONS “Tiny 112 Laurel St.. North Vernon. Ind. Mechanic Arts H. S., St. Paul, Minn. President Girls Glee Club 1924-26. Member of Sociology Club 1925-26. Member of Y. W. C. A. LEW IS ALBERT SYDNOR “Syd 2732 Pine St„ St. Louis. Mo. Sumner High School, St. Louis. Mo. Member of Pestalozzi Froebel Forum 1923-24 and 1925-26. Member of Chamber of Commerce 1926. TL’LLIE ESQUENOL SIMMONS “Tull Kappa Alpha P i 341 E. 15th St.. Chicago. III. Fort Worth High School, Fort Worth, Texas. Wendell Phillips High School, Chicago. 111. Page J6 9 26 BISON I 9 26 E. SIMMONS ANNA GRACE SMITH 1532 10th St.. N. W.. Washington. I). C. H. B. C. I. Institute. Barnesvillc, Ga., Armstrong: High School, Washington. I). C. Member of French Club and Women’s League. BESSIE CLAKECE SCOTT ••Bess’’ Delta Sigma Theta 2108 W. Chestnut St.. Louisville. Ky. Central High School, Louisville, Ky. Forum 1922. Stylus 1924-26. Hilltop StatT 1925. HELEN A. TALBERT 1616 3rd St.. N. W., Washington. I). C. M St. High School (Dunbar), Washington, I). C. ALDENA LYDIA WINDHAM “Dena” Delta Sigma Theta 617 N. 9th Ave.. Birmingham. Ala. The St. Mark’s Academic and Industrial School. Birmingham, Ala. First Vice-President of Women’s League 1923-24. Member of Dramatic Club 1923-24, Undergraduate Representative, Y. W. C. A. 1923-24. LILLIAN WEAVER Page 57 19 26 BISON 19 26 CHARLES WADDELL CHESTNUT WILLIAMS ••Chunk Alpha Phi Alpha 912 Westminister St.. Washington. I). C. Dunbar High School, Washington, D. C. Member of The Stylus, Dramatics 1921-25 and Cheer Leader 1925. TURRET LEVIN WEISS “Dutch” Alpha Phi Alpha Demapolis, Ala. Talladega College High School, Talladega, Ala. Member Freshman Baseball Team 1923, Class Custodian 1921. Asst. Advertising Manager of the Hill Top 1924-25, Business Manager of the Commercial Outlook 1925-2G. Captain and Adj. of the R. O. T. C. 1926, House Manager, Beta Chapter House, Alphia Phi Alpha, 192G, Advertising Manager Bison” 1926, Member of the French Club, Chamber of Commerce, Psychology Club and Y. M. C. A. WINIFRED TAYLOR WHITTAKER “Winnie II Hill St.. Glen Cove, New York Glen Cove High School. Glen Cove, N. Y. Member of Sociology Club and French Club. ERNEST RIVERS WELCH Box 122, Tuskegee. Ala. Dunbar High School, Washington, D. C. President, Howard University Engineering Society, 3nd Lieut. Infantry 0. R. C. MARIAN LEE WHITE Yorktown. Va. Gloucester High School. Capahosic, Gloucester County, Va. Member of the Off Campus Club and the German Club. L'LEDA MAY WOULDRIDGE “Lee 306 Vine St., Monongahcla, Pa. Monongahela, Pa., High School Member of History Society, Y. W. C. A. Social Service. Page 58 1 92 6 BISON 19 26 CARRIE ELIZABETH WILLIAMS Kak’’ Atholton, Md. Dunbar High School, Washington, D. C. Member of Women’s league, Pestalozzi Froebel Forum. IRENE ELLEN WASHINGTON “Rena 940 Florida Ave., N. W., Washington, 1). C. Dunbar High School, Washington, D. C. Member of German Club, French Club, Pestalozzi Froe bel Forum, Women’s League. FREDERICK PAYNE WATTS “Fred” Omega I si Phi 1118 Corcoran St.. Washington. I). C. Dunbar High School, Washington, D. C. President of French Club. Member of Student Council. President of Psychology Club, 1st Lieut. R. O. T. C. Company “B”. Member of Kappa Mu Honorary Society. HAZEL IDA WASHINGTON Alpha Kap xi Alpha 5011 Fitch Place. N. E., Washington. I). C. Dunbar High School, Washington, D. C. Honor Roll 1925. A. J. WILLIAMS Sloko 2524 Flora St., Dallas, Texas Dallas Colored High School, Dallas, Texas Member of Freshman Football 1922-23. Vice-President Chamber of Commerce 1925-26. MARY WEI MS Page 59 19 26 BISON 1926 Class History CTOBER 1. 1022, there entered the life of Howard, four hundred Freshmen, bringing with them manifold talents and abilities, and an unusual display of group interest. After having been properly adjusted and initiated to the functions of University life, the Class of ’26 proceeded to the organization of its forces. J. Alpheus Butler of Tampa. Fla., was honored as the first President. Under his leadership, the class formed a secret pact to be victor in whatever contests it participated; whether intellectual or physical and to produce leaders in college life. Under the influence of this great resolve, the class ventured forth into the sea of campus activities to demand its rightful place as a component part of Howard. Its first conquest was the Freshman-Sophomore dehate. The additional honor of having the best individual speaker, Mr. Britton C. Baskerville, was that of the class. As athletes the display made by the Freshman basketball and football teams won the admiration of the entire University. In the social calendar of the year 1022-23, the Freshman girls’ Valentine party and dance stood out as the premier events of the season. After having passed one milestone on the road of college life, the class began to feel its dignity and sophistication; and more, immediately made the members of the class of ’27 think in those terms by the proper means. With the Paenies at their knees, the next problem was the defense of the Class in the Freshman-Sophomore debate. Keeping in mind that resolve made as Freshmen. Messrs. George, Lovette and Baskerville lifted high the banner of ’26, and by their matchless arguments brought to the class its cherished hope—victor of all in its forensic struggles. During this year, many members of the class won the Varsity “H” for outstanding feats in athletics. With the days of greenness and self importance in the background, the class came to the realization of its place as a unit in the life of the University. Now as Juniors, this group began to produce leaders in college life as it had resolved in its tender years. In the annual election of officers for various positions in campus organizations, many members of this class were chosen. The students claimed Messrs. James Cobb, Armour J. Blackburn, Britton C. Baskerville, Bernice Chism, and Edward Lovette. In the Spring Quarter, Mr. Lovette was chosen by the student body, as President of the Council. With the organization of the University Orchestra and band, Messrs. James Cobb and J. H. Harmon, Jr., were elected President and Vice-President, respectively. Kappa Mu, the Honorary Society, added to its roll the following Juniors: L. W. Davis, Walter Winter, John West and Elaine Dean. Kappa Sigma, The Stylus and The Chamber of Commerce, found many Juniors eligible to enter their ranks. The class was further represented by Messrs. Theodore George, William Robinson and William Spencer in the Varsity debate. Among prizes and scholarships awarded at commencement this year, the following Juniors were named: James B. Blayton, German; Elaine Dean, English; J. H. Harmon, Jr., Finance; B. C. Baskerville, and Raymond A. Deere. Accountancy; Stellena J. Harrod and A. J. Williams, Insurance. As a fitting climax to Page ' 0 19 26 BISON 19 26 the year, the University appointed two Juniors to act as its representatives at International Student Conferences in Europe during the following Summer. These Juniors were: Messrs. L. W. Davis and John West. The Fall of 1925 elevated the class of ’26 to the greatest height of its existence. In reassembling, there seemed to have been a most wonderful change. Each Senior appeared cognizant of his individual responsibility of being the model college man and woman. The first item of the class was the election of officers. It was decided that these officers would serve the entire school year. Mr. Britton C. Baskerville was elected President. With the election of officers the next problem was to elect a staff for the class annual. The following were elected: L. Lloyd Burrell. Jr., Editor-in-Chief Leonidas T. Burbridge, Jr.. Business Manager Threet L. Weiss, Advertising Manager John H. Harmon, Jr., Asst. Advertising Manager William W. Andrews, Sport Editor Theodore George, Corresponding Editor B6rnice P. Chism. Associate Editor Charles W. Williams, Fun Editor Novelette Hall, Art Editor Louise K. Johnson, Social Editor This stafT vowed to produce an annual of unusual interest and historical value. At the end of the Fall Quarter of this year, the class lost one of its most valued members, the President of the Student Council, who graduated at this time. Mr. Lovette had so endeared himself in the minds and hearts of the student body, that the Student Council unanimously voted him President Emeritus. To fill the vacant office, Mr. Theodore R. George was elected by an overwhelming majority as President. Among the highly honored members of the class was Miss Mabel Holloway, President of the V'. W. C. A., who was a member of the Executive Committee that planned the National Student Conference at Princeton University and who was elected to the Executive Committee of the National Student Confederation of America. As a result of her attendance and admirable display of ability, she elicited the praise and editorial comment of many newspapers and periodicals throughout the country. The University was represented at this Conference by Mr. Theodore R. George, who was unanimously elected delegate by the Student Council. The social activities for the year included two receptions in the New Dining Hall, and the Senior Prom. A review of the activities of this class reveals an enviable record. This record is a great one and still harder is it to duplicate. However, it stands as a goal for those classes behind to equal or surpass. CLASS HISTORY Page ' 19 26 BISON 19 26 to leave to those who are to walk in the paths which we have so patiently trod, those things which we must leave behind as we enter the canaan land of our various professions and vocations, and while nearing our end, and we open our hearts to bequeath such things as will be helpful to those who shall follow and those who have guided us during the period of four autumns, do hereby devise and bequeath to these herein named the following, choses to wit: FIRST, to the administration a new medical building with competent teachers, larger classes, and a greater esprit de corps. Second, to the Faculty more books on their reference shelves, encouragement of student manhood and a straight path to Rankin Memorial Chapel. THIRD, to Prexy, an eye as steady as that of Moses, a voice as persuasive as that of Cicero, and tact as that of Charlemagne. FOURTH, to the Deans of Men and Women, quiet dormitories at night and a smokeless circle at all times. Fifth, to Dr. Scott, a larger official force with noiseless typewriters. Sixth, to Mrs. Hopkins, a can of disinfectant which will rid Clark Hall of those pests known as Skiverers. Seventh, to Mrs. Hackney, an adequate supply of table napkins for every meal. Eighth, to the class of ’27, we leave our unity of purpose, dignity, achievement, and ability to act in the face of new situations. NINTH, to the class of ’28, we devise a fuller page of glories and triumphs which have followed you since you set sail upon this sea of college life. E the class of ’26, being conscious of our duty, keen in our wits, and casting aside every idiosyncrasy that doth so easily beset us, and appreciating those of our number who have sacrificed and served us both in sunshine and in rain, drinking with us the bitter as well as the sweet, and those who have not, and, knowing our end. having measured our days and applied our hearts unto wisdom, desire PttffC tij 1 9 26 BISON 19 26 Tenth, to the class of ’29, we bequeath three years in which you are to be molded into the bricks of life with a Howard seal on each one. After careful consideration the following individual gifts are hereby bequeathed: Henri Mae Simmons to Arlene Johnson some of her surplus avoirdupois. Vivian King to Maurie Applegate a share of preferred stock of her height. Mary C. Johnson to Marie Harris her social tact and pleasant smiles. Leonidas Burbridge to the business manager of the 1927 Year book his managerial ability. Anola Miller to Melva Dier. her melodious voice. “Chink’' Harman to “Bill” Allen, his laundry, for both personal and commercial uses. “Ted” George to future debating teams, his forensic faculty; and to embryo race leaders, his executive capacity. Grace Edwards to Mildred Smith her dancing professionalism. Lloyd Burrell to Earl Gaunt, the professional bench warmer, his athletic ability to carry the pigskin from goal to goal. Threet Weiss to Jack Caldwell his Rudolph Valentino ways. “Doc” Henderson to Carlton Pullam, a job in the “Y” otlice. “Chunk” Williams to Miles Badham. his skill as a refined comedian and playwriter. “Pops” Baskerville to Emil Busey his wardrobe of style center suits. Mabel Holloway to the Junior girls her international reputation. Finally, as trustees of our estate, we appoint Drs. E. P. Davis and Martha McLear. Page Hi 19 26 BISON 1926 Senior Class Prophecy IFE cannot always be happy and care-free, days cannot always be fair. As the great and beloved Longfellow said years ago, “Some days must be dark and dreary”. These are the days when we must make our own sunshine; these are the days when we must create our own happiness. God has given us dreams as a recom-pejfefce for our disappointments, for our broken hopes, for our cares. So it is that I, like, sometimes to be all alone—just to dream. It was a dull day—one of my dream days. I sat there in my room in Miner Hall thinking of my Howard days. “My life, here, has been an odd mixture of joys and sorrows”, I thought. “Maybe there have been more happy days—maybe there have been more sad ones”. But—anyhow—It will all be over soon. Just think, it's only a little over three months now before Commencement. And the Howard days will belong to memory”, I mused on. I wonder what I will be doing after I leave Howard—about ten years from now. I wonder what we will all be doing ten years from now! Wonder if I will ever see many of my old classmates again. I wonder —I wonder----”, and I began to drift away in dreams. “I walked down the valley of silence Down the dim, voiceless valley alone; And I heard not the fall of a footstep Around me—save God’s and my own. And the hush of my heart was as holy As hours when angels have flown.” I paused and looked down tne vista of years. The scene .shifted—it was a land and a time remote. I was in a land that I had never known. Where was I? I rubbed my eyes and looked again. How strange I felt in this unfamiliar land—all alone! What meant the little settlement of low thatched cottages before me? What kind of people were these—these odd looking, swarthy people with such an uncivilized aspect? Suddenly, I turned on my heels and lK gan to run—whither—I know not. Blindly—I ran on until at last, my strength exhausted, I fell in a faint. When Icamc to myself, I was in a small physician’s office. I could tell this much from its equipment. Over me, were bending three forms. Two of them were clad in white; one was a man—the other a woman. The last person wore a minister’s garb. I raised up suddenly screaming—“Where am I ?” “Where am I?” and I blinked my eyes. Who was this physician who smiled on me so warmly? “You may not know where you are, but surely you know who we are! he answered me. 1 looked again. It all came to me. “Oh! Page f i 1 9 26 BISON 1926 Isn’t this Wally Andrews?” I asked him. It was! And there was Roussi-lon Berry! And the minister was Tillman Henderson! All were old classmates—all were old friends! What a glad meeting. They told me that they were here in Africa doing what they could for the African people. Rev. Henderson was saving souls, Miss Berry was doing all she could to aid Dr. Andrews in tearing down the belief in witch doctors and in building up a firm belief in the science of Medicine. “But, where is ‘Scotty’ Wallace?” I asked Doctor Andrews. He did not answer but going into the hallway, he called up the stairs. “Thelma come down a minute, please.” After a bit, Thelma appeared carrying in her arms a year-old babe. It was a boy, Wallace, Jr.” They told me Nannie Lou Appleby was now Mrs. Seabrooks. and a big Real Estate woman in Chicago. I could not tarry long with my friends in their quaint, little world. I had to be on my way. So 1 bade them farewell leaving the best of wishes for the furtherance of their much needed work of uplift. In an instant, it seemed—the scene before me changed again. I found myself in a magnificent, large theatre. Around me, I could hear murmurous conversations. However, the words were spoken so quickly that at first I could not even identify the language. I asked the usher for a program. Looking on it, I read “Madame Pauline en ‘Salome’.” In a moment more the curtain rose and the play began. At the appointed time “Salome” appeared. A deep, rich voice spoke out—it seemed a familiar voice. But how could it be familiar in a place so strange to me? I looked at the actress. Yes—even her features looked familiar. Who was she? “Madame Pauline”. Oh! it was Pauline Fletcher of old Howard days. There she was where she used to long to be—in the glare of the footlights. How well she acted that evening! At last, she had become the perfect artist in the field of dramatics. After the performance, I went to her dressing room. Instantly she recognized me and we greated each other with joy. “Tell me about yourself”, I asked. “Oh! well,” Pauline replied, “there’s nothing to tell save that here I am Madame Pauline—yes—a little more than that. Madame Pauline Martin!” We both laughed heartily. But—come on—it’s early yet. Let’s go over to “La Grande Theatre”. This was my last performance and I should like to hear and should like for you to hear Anola Miller. She is appearing in a recital tonight. This is to be her last night in Paris and we must hear her!” We took a cab to the theatre. We were just in time for the last two numbers. How clear— how sweet—how angelic was the mellow, soprano voice we heard. Yes, it was Anola Miller’s very same beautiful voice. Here again, I visited the dressing room. Anola was glad to see us both and we were glad to see her. I learned that she had just finished under a noted French singing master. Pape f 5 19 26 BISON 1926 She was to sail very soon for America to appear in recitals there. Pauline was dated up for a short while more, and then, she told me, she was to return to America to her husband and home for a short period at least. Oh! yes they told me that “Chunk’' Williams was appearing in one of his own plays there in Paris at the time. Once more my surroundings underwent a transformation. I was in another place foreign to me. I was being pushed along by a crowd, moving, I knqjf not where. Soon, we reached a gang plank and I knew then that we were going aboard a steamer. The steamer bore the name “Alde-na . How that name came as an echo out of my past! Yet I could not exactly place it. I looked around me. A door leading into an office was opened before me. I walked in. At a desk sat a man whose air was decidedly businesslike. As I entered he arose. 1 knew him at once. It was Llewellyn Davis. He told me that he, L. T. Burbridge, Billy George, George Miller, Ray Deere and Edward Cheek had formed a steamship corporation and that the “Aldena” was only one of their many steamships. Soon L. T., Billy and Ray came in. There they were—just the same except for being a little older. Gee! but they had been so successful in the business world and now they were making money “hand over fist” as the saying goes. My vision was blurred for a second and when it cleared all was different. Former things had passed away. Thank goodness! I was in America once more. I knew that. I was in old D. C. I stood in the chamber of the Senate. An eloquent, forceful, persuasive voice filled the room. Looking to my right I spied its owner. Was it Ted George? Yes it was! But he was no longer Ted George he was Senator Theodore George. After the session I went up to speak with him. From there, we went to the Supreme Court where we found on the bench, Judge Britton C. Baskerville. Judge Judson Powell and Judge Edward Lovette. Of course, Eddie had married “Lou” who, in spite of her duties to her husband and two children, was running a daily column in the New York Times under the head of “Heart and Home”. The boys invited me to lunch with them and to be sure, I accepted. Judge Baskerville’s chaufTeur drove us to the Cafe de Luxes. Here in this immaculate, white place we partook of a delicious meal. Just as we finished Judge Powell gave the waitress a note. In a few minutes she returned with the message—“Mrs. Green says come right up.” I paid no attention to this having no thought of who Mrs. Green was. However, we were shown upstairs to a small, well appointed office. At the desk sat a woman, who, as we entered, rose to greet us. To my surprise it was Cecelia McLeod—now Cecelia McLeod Green. This establishment was owned by her and her husband and Cecelia herself was head of it. After leaving the Cafe, we went to Dunbar High School. It was Dun- Pagc HO 19 26 BISON i 9 2 6 bar of 1926—in name only. What a wonderful new building this was— all gray smooth stone! Here we found Horace Fitchett as Principal, with a corps of competent pedagogues, among them were Emma Griffin, Carrie Belle Brown, Mildred McCullogh. Vivian Johnson, Mary Bowes, Etta Bur-well, Mary C. Johnson, Vernice Diggs and Pauleta Smith. So far as the last young lady is concerned, I thought it was still “Miss Smith” until Judge Powell informed me that she was now Mrs. Judson Powell. Miss Brown told me that Mrs. Barnett, formerly Miss Bessie Edwards, had just come to spend a month or so with her. Mrs. Powell had just received an announcement of the birth of a second son to Mrs. Marcella Dumas Huggins. My friends entered into a long, detracted discussion of the new school building in D. C. and of the new school system. I inquired what noble head of the school was it who was working such changes. To my surprise I learned that it was Superintendent John West, who was thus promoting education. He had practiced Medicine but educational work was his calling. Back of him was an efficient board of supervisors among whom were, Mr. James McNeilly, Mrs. Shirley A. Lucas (formerly Mary Love), Mrs. Emil Busey (formerly Goldie Dennis), Elizabeth Turner, Elaine Dean and Nellie Holmes were traveling then in Europe and Asia. They had married too but their husbands were unknown to me and now their names have slipped out of my memory. However much 1 wanted to see my old friends, I was thankful that their dreams of years had come true and that they had, on a year’s leave, this wonderful opportunity to travel. I inquired of Ruth Binford and was told that she was Dean of Women at Wilberforce University. They also told me that Joe Ramsey was President at Howard and that Davis was Head of the Department of German. We chatted a long while in this noise until finally the voices of the others grew dim and my friends became wavering images. New surroundings sprung up, “out of the ground”—it seemed. What a crowd of hurrying figures surrounded me. Again I was lost. What place was this with its high towering buildings, its bright glaring lights? I don’t know when I would have found out if I hadn’t looked up at a sign over a theatre which read “See Diamond Rose”, Lloyd Burrell’s latest—the best show on Broadway. It was New York in which I was. Something impelled me to go to this theatre. Oh! yes. It was the name of the playwright that roused my interest—Lloyd Burrell! I went. It was a thrilling love story whose plot was woven around a girl who wore a rose made of diamonds! Just as I emerged from the playhouse, I bumped into a well dressed young man. Just as I was about to say, “Pardon me”! he looked around and our eyes met. I had seen these two mischievous grey eyes before. I knew that. Where—Oh ! I recognized him and vice versa. It was Lloyd Burrell, Editor Page 67 19 26 BISON 1 9 26 of 1926 Bison”, now a famous author and playwright. Lloyd was in New York on business for a short while only. He lived, he told me, in Hollywood, California. We strolled down Broadway together talking about old friends and old times. A short way down the street, we came upon two couples. They drew our attention because the women especially looked just as if they had stepped out of some one’s fashion plates. So stylish, so good were they to look at. As we passed (all the time remarking about their good matches and about the ‘‘really decent” women) we turned and looked dir Rly in their faces. ‘‘Oh! Frank and Florence,” I exclaimed, for I knew them instantly. The young women were Frances Walker and Florence Saunders—only now they had changed their names to Mrs. Frances L. Mance and Mrs. Florence White. They were all living here in New York. All was happiness, success, peace for them. They told me Mabel Holloway was in Y. W. C. A. work in New York. We talked until these friends too faded away in the distance and I found myself in the far, far West. It was Denver, Colorado—I was told by the man at the depot gate who saw that I was mesmerized. I began to walk for it was a day full of sunlit gladness—it seemed. I hardly knew I was walking until, I looked around me and found that I was out of the business district and almost on the outskirts of town. I saw, too, that it was almost twilight. The long walk had tired me. I was sleepy and hungry and had no where to go. At my right, stood a large stone mansion and I sought shelter here. Maybe, they will let me sleep in the servant’s lodge tonight”, I thought. Maybe they will give me a little bite to eat!” I went up the front steps and rapped on the door. A small brownskin woman came to the door—the mistress of the house herself—I knew from her dress. ‘‘Come in”, she said pleasantly. I would have answered her, but my breath came in short gasps, for it was Juanita DifTay. This was the home of her dreams—she told me. She had married a wealthy Real Estate man and they had two children, a girl and a boy. During the conversation Juanita told me that Henrie Mae Simmons was Superintendent of the Associated Charities of Denver and that she was indeed doing a noble work. Dr. Stripling and Dr. Cobb are practicing here and they are really making good. And you remember John Harmon, don’t you?” she queried. I told her I did. Well, he has a wonderful big new studio here. He teaches little Walter violin and he has a great many of the children of wealthy white families. And oh! yes Bernice Jones, Mabel Patton, Nerissa Long and Winifred Whittaker are all teachers in the Booker T. Washington High School here and----1 did not hear the last; 1 had not the chance to say good bye”. Once more all about me was changed. I was in a long living room very modestly yet very beautifully furnished. On the settee l‘agc 68 1 9 26 BISON I 9 26 sat the form of a woman; by her side was a small boy and on the floor at her knees sat a girl a little younger than the boy; in her arms, she held a baby about three or four months old. I approached the group. As T neared them, the woman raised her head and stopped her reading (for she was reading bed time stories to her kiddies). What a creepy feeling came over me as I looked at her for she looked like me—it was I! I felt strange thus gazing on myself! I was going to ask for mv husband, but I could not speak and the scene receded—still reached until it had entirely vanished, and I found myself sitting there still in Miner Hall. I had returned from the valley of silence—of dreams. I have wished many times to return for there were some whom I did not see, or having seen them, forgot them in the rush of putting my dream on paper. Yet I know all was well with them also. I should like to see all but having returned to our land of living things, I cannot find my way back again. Page 69 ----— cro.rr ouft PfliN HfiUE FRCE0 US Mr- - - Br m - - . V • — TW HOURS OF TOTL, OF STRIFE. PAD PAIN HRuE y£?l fl-Bovr to go rnd take: our stand w the world , . =l7 ZT_n m--------that P2? f j j j i f «£- - THE4E Vl KEN HUE! WITH y AND Oft AS € TROD UF-«AAD ON R W. VltlL A TCM SUCCESS - EBBRVJD FLOW- IN THE l PP f 1 fi ;i i i ii i f r r r .T NL KNEWTHRT SLRCK— - EKS @ F! rip J r r r-isszrrtTi s r;£sr . ■ ’ —- b.v Paye 7« nr| f%m GOBI RMO WCW.C REACH THERE OF TER R WHILE OU1T - well WCdK TII.L OVftTMM OONEL f. 'Mr M HON ARD DEAR 0L0 HOW ARD - - WI OWE 50 ' 4 k 1 F ( if i y[ r rrp- rrif H .-t l-r iff Hi MUCH T3 KOl -Ttt Tar. TEACH ERS WHOVt ELEN KIND RNDTRUEAMD HELPED TD SEE US THR0U6H i H ly It f 7 ||- [ J If r a „ WL LOBE KW HLL AND HATE TO LEAVE WT MTOOHRUE WORKTo Oo-AND WE'H EV ER LU E UP TO T K P 4 J f ? ■ T 1 r i Hf liLT v r r 5TAND-ARD ir i tf h j,j u RND BE LOT - AL WAVE AND TRUE - '■■ i m ?f iW X «' ? 7 THE .U NIOR CLASS OF 1927 The Sophomore Class of 1928 19 26 BISON 1 9 26 The History of the Sophomore Class X 1924 the gates of Howard opened to over three hundred and fifty f reshmen. From the very first day of our arrival we proved ourselves worthy of the name of the “Class of ’28,” in both academic work and extra curricula activities. One evening during the Autum Quarter the atmosphere was filled with class spirit, shouting and singing. It was the night of the Freslflhan-Sophomore Debate. Of course, our speakers, Genevieve Lomax, Paul Miller and Edward Beaubian, followed in the steps of their mother class, the present Seniors, and won the debate. Then came a day when the Freshmen were lined on one side of the field and Sophomores on the other. This was the day of the Freshman-Sophomore football game, which ended in a 0-0 score. It was now the girl’s chance to come to the light and show their talents. One night the most pleasing and enjoyable Valentine Party ever given by any Freshman group was given by the girls in Miner Hall. John W. Poe and Asa T. Spaulding were our representatives to the Student Council. In the month of Aprii, one evening, the Dining Hall was turned into a fairyland with soft lights, palms here and there and pretty maidens who danced hither and thither on light fantastic toe. A glorious night was that of the Freshman Prom. We have now climbed the second round of the ladder and are still living up to the records that we made in our Freshman year. Again we won the Freshman-Sophomore debate through three of our best speakers. Edward Beaubian, Howard Bailey and Walter Upperman. Beaubian also won the cun as the best individual speaker. A new feature was scheduled. This was the Freshman-Sophomore Clash. We won the day and as a result were given a reception by the losing class as well as setting a new tradition for the following classes. Our Sophomore Prom was more beautiful than preceding one. We again sent representatives to the Student Council in the persons of Genevieve Lomax and Simon Douglas. The class of ’28 faithfully promises the class of ’26 to continue on the path in which we have started and to hold up the standards for a Better Howard. Page 7} THE FRESHMAN CLASS OF 1920 1926 BISON 19 26 History of the Class of ’29 N October 1, 1925, six hundred enthusiastic students began their college career at Howard University. This large, though small group, were decidedly fortunate to be selected for 1925. Shortly after entering upon our new life, we were given a welcome reception by the Administration of the University. Here we became acquainted with our new instructors, also with each other. A( er a short stay on the campus and after becoming accustomed to our new college life, our class organized. The following officers were elected: Mr. Glemvood Jones. President; Miss Zerita Stepteau, Vice-President; Miss Katherine Gillespie, Secretary; Mr. George Strode, Treasurer, and Miss Lillian Redding, Chaplain. We were soon the recipients of many initiations from our friendly opponents, “The Sophs.” fighting for our rights. We met our first defeat in the Freshmen-Sophomore “Rush,” the Sophs winning after a hard, fierce struggle. Though our primary aim in coming to Howard was for literary training, we, however, took an active part in the athletics. Our class furnished eight players on the Varsity football squad, each of whom won distinction through remarkable playing and spirit. These young “Bisons” were none other than “Red” Tyson, Harry Webb, Dan Brown, Jack Coles, “Horse” Ross, Jim Dillard, John Hall and Ben Brown. The first four metnioned made the coveted “All American” team, an honor of which we should all feel proud. Our class formed a freshman football team and in all of its encounters with other schools, never tasted defeat. The team was scored on only once during the season. The spirit of the season for Freshmen football reached its apex when again we met our Waterloo in a contest with the “Sophs” December 5, 1925. Then we turned our attention to the literary side of our college life. This was in the form of the annual Freshmen-Sophomore debate. Our class was represented by Messrs. George Johnson, Robert Dandridge and Reginald Goodwin. Again we are sorry to record that in spite of the oratorical endowments of our representatives and their weighty argument, fate seemed against us and the “Sophs” carried off the laurels. Turning from the literary work, we now recall the greatest of all social occasions held on the campus; the annual Freshmen “Prom” in the New Dining Hall. The hall was artistically decorated with colored lights, palms and the class colors, black and orange. That evening of pleasure is one on which our thoughts will long linger. Speaking of a more serious accomplishment we call to your attention that the freshmen class of 1925 presented a large silver loving cup to the Sophomore class for winning the greatest number of Freshmen-Sophomore events. This cup will be given annually to the class winning the most interclass contests. Although our past has not been all desired we are not dismayed. We mean to press on. in the future, toward the goal before us, determined to win in every field of endeavor. Especially do we mean, always to hold a high scholastic standing, regardless what defeats may cross our path. Our hopes are high for a brilliant and successful college career for the “Class of '29.” H. A. F. Page 76 xxxx xxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxx; Srhool uf Jtlciitchte 1 9 26 BISON 19 26 Class History 1922-23 ' HE class of 1926 enjoys the distinction of being the first class whose members were limited to fifty under the new regulation of the A. M. A. The class of fifty young men and women were selected from among several hundred applicants, high records of scholarship being the basis of elimination. Many states, and several foreign countries are represented in the class. More than two thirds of the members of class ’26 have pursued courses in various colleges and universities leading to the degrees of A. B., and B. S. Il was with much curiosity and anxiety that the members assembled at the Medical School on Oct. 1, i922 to meet their class mates. The class was composed of forty-seven men and three young women. The class found itself peculiarly situated in that quite a deal was expected of it due to the fact that every member of the class had been selected upon a high scholarship basis. The record made by the class in the first mid-year examinations was sufficient to earn the commendation of many of the members of the faculty. The class dance of this year was well attended and served as a means of so welding the class together as to bid fair for the success of our part in the campaign for the raising of the Medical Endowment Fund. When this movement was launched, and throughout the campaign, class ’26 worked hard to bring in its quota of subscribers. The class itself went on record as subscribing one hundred per cent to the fund. The year was a successful one for the class as the record of no failures will bear witness. Officers of the year were: W. A. Adams......... P. R. Higginbotham... Miss Sybil Brown.... L. U. Smith......... C. B. Friday........ .....President Vice-President .....Secretary .....Treasurer Historian 1923-1924 After the summer vacation the class of ’26 assembled for the second lap of its journey into the medical profession. It was gratifying to note that we had lost only four of the original fifty members who were in the freshman class, death having claimed one, and the other three were unable to enter school on account of ill health. However, when the first roll was called we found that several new men had been added to the class. Five of the men came from Dartmouth, one from the University of Kansas, and five were left overs. The class was soon organized with Mr. E. H. Ballard, President; H. R. Furlonge. Vice-President; Miss Mary Jane Curtis, Secretary; A. B. Thomp- Pagr80 9 26 BISON 19 26 son, Treasurer; R. B. Ford, Chaplain; C. B. Friday, Historian. This year’s slogan of the class was to attain a higher and better scholarship record than the one made the first year. So with this thought uppermost in the minds of the members of the class the hard and untiring efforts put forth brought more compliments from members of the faculty. Dean Balloch was so impressed with the reports from this class that our record was made the subject of an article written by the Dean and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. In this article the Dean was bold enough to prophesy that the class of ’26 would be the best class that ever read medicine at Howard. With the opening of the class in dissection the boys began to feel that they were indeed psuedo-surgeons. The way in which they “operated” on those “stiffs” would have made such hard boiled surgeons as Dr. G. W. Adams shudder. The class entered into the work with such vivacity that within a week our new professor in Anatomy wondered whether the subjects were cadivers when placed in the dissection room or just mere skeletons. Our class contact with the course in Physical Diagnosis together with extensive major operations performed in the dissection room were about the only courses up to this time that had any tendency whatever to produce in us a feeling that we were really and truly medical Rose-Buds. 1924-1925 After passing the second mile stone in the four mile journey to the region of medicos the class eagerly assembled to begin to check up the members of the family, to learn whether or not any were left behind. From the first roll call it was evident that only two members of the sophomore class failed to return for their junior year. One, a young lady, who because of ill health, was unable to return, who afterwards died. The other a young man who also remained out on account of ill health. Of the original fifty men and women who started forty-seven now remained and not a one of those who dropped out did so because of poor scholarship. The officers of the sophomore year had performed their duties so well that the class unanimously elected them to direct the destinies of the class during the junior year. Having heard of the reputation of the class, our professors of this year started off in high speed. So it was not long before “Ekerism” and “Terryism” dominated the hearts of every individual member of class ’26. We were able to diagnose sinus arhythmia in two months time and by the end of the first semester every member of the class suffered some lesion of the heart varying from paroyxmal trachy cardia to acute cardiac insufficiency. In the midst of the mid-year examination in practice one man was observed to be suffering from Angina Pectoris Major. There is no doubt of the fact that our class will always be remembered Page si J 9 26 B ISO N 1 9 26 by one long Texas professor, the technition of Clinical Microscopy, who depended upon the assemblage of the class to arouse him from his peaceful slumber. He claims never to have heard so much noise from such a small group since Howard last won a football game from Lincoln. As the end of the school year drew near the class began to feel that at last the faculty realized that they expected to be doctors and treat diseases. Many of the men were even bold enough to address some others of us as doctors. The courses were all well planned and the men really got much out of them so that by the time of the finals the class was bubbling over with information. Due to their splendid work two thirds of the class was exempted from the final in the practice of medicine. As a result of the very high averages made by the class as a whole in Surgery the Dean broke a precedent which had been followed for many years by not excusing any one from the examination. The entire class was exempted from the final in Dermatology and 05 per cent of the class made A’s in Opthalmology. The class this year took the initiative in organizing the junior classes of the Medical School for the purpose of entertaining all the seniors. The committee headed by Mr. C. B. Friday gave a representative affair in honor of the seniors. The class officers were: K. ll. Ballard President H. K. Furlonge Vice-President Miss Mary J. Curtis Secretary A. B. Thompson Treasurer R. B. Ford Chaplain C. B. Friday Historian 1925-1926 The class roll of the senior year numbered sixty-one. Forty-two of that number (including one young woman) represent the remainder of the original fifty members who started as freshman. The class realizing that it had a hard year before it, quickly settled down to hard and intensive study. We remember very well the first meeting with the professor of medicine and the sensations of hot and cold produced when we heard him announce that the class would be divided into three groups instead of two as formerly. That was to say that each group had only two months in which to do its stuff. The work was hard and the members of the class successfully demonstrated their ability to illicit and interpret physical signs, to recognize and associate symptoms, and to describe and treat various diseases. Nor did the class miss any opportunity to prove themselves close observers in surgical operations. We are masters of preoperative aseptic technique as we were always allowed to stand within three feet of an operation after washing up. A history of this year would not be complete if mention was not made of the fact that our recent course in Psychiatry opened our eyes widely. We learned that every member of the class has had a previous experience which has been consigned to the unconscious. That the suppression of Page 82 9 26 B ISO N 19 26 experience forms circumstances of complexes, from which ideas present themselves into consciousness producing pleasurable or painful sensations as the case might be. These sensations stimulate a sort of reaction that is represented by behavior which is considered normal or abnormal. In short, we learned that in our class there were sixty-one student psyconaths and one professional psycopath. The memory of the years spent at Howard is a pleasant one and the record achieved by class ’26 is an enviable one. The class has the distinction of being the last class to be taught Surgery by Dean Balloch, as well as being the last class of “Pop” Lamb. The class officers are: Clarence Q. Pair ... Wm. M. Wright Miss M. Jane Curtis It. B. Ford ........ Clarence B. Friday .. W. A. Johnson ...... ........President Vice-President ........Secretary Treasurer .........Historian Sergeant-at-Arms In Memoriam ifliGS ghil Alcthwi llrntim Jtlr. iCcslic lllusus jShniili Page SJ ' • THE FRESHMAN DENTAL CLASS 19 26 B ISO N 19 26 Freshman Dental Class OFFICERS President Secretary Alexander Farmer, Jr. Harold Alfred Fisher T reasurer Conrad Cornelius CLASS ROLL Anderson, Benjamin Franklin Bowman. Jacob Nathaniel Brown, William Fletcher, Jr. Bundrant, Theodore Mitchell Carpenter, William Julius Craig, Santon Hutton Daniels, Oliver James Davenport, George Washington Davis, Ira Phillip Dokes, Raymond Stone Wilson, Doles, Maurice DeWitt Gibbs, Marie Elizabeth Jones, Benjamin Franklin Lomax, Asia Franklin Martin, James Dwight Mitchell, Walter Justin Rollock, Garnet Clinton Simpson, Booker Taliaferro Smith, Elliott Reginald Williams, Joseph Levi Conway The Dental School opened on the first day of October, 1925. Students from points as far north as Rhode Island, as far south as Florida, and as far west as San Francisco, wended their way thither to help form and support what is now known to all as the illustrious class of '29. Bubbling with puerile wisdom and exuberant ambition, the various members loudly voiced their intentions of becoming dentists. Standing at the entrance to this seat of learning, were many Sophs; a sprinkling of Juniors, and here and there an ambitious Senior, all with their arms outstretched in a most hearty welcome to the arriving Freshman money. Grotesque looking objects were displayed before the wondering gaze of the Freshies. Instruments of all descriptions were placed before them with instructions that they must buy. One ambitious sopn insisted upon a diminutive Freshman buying an anvil; stating that he must have one in order to swage a plate. If you eluded one salesman you would eventually be victimized by the eloquent oratory and brilliant salesmanship of another. They were irresistible in their appeals and Freshman money grew scarce. Time passed. The film of youthful knowledge slowly peeled from the eyes of these deluded aspirants under the skillful hands of their several instructors who prescribed their pills of knowledge in bitter and painful doses for the relief of the chronic ignorance of their patients. After exhibiting signs of brain fever and symptoms of nausea, the now changed and reticent Freshman wends his way through the solemn halls of learning. wiser in every respect and more cognizant of the fact that wisdom and understanding, in their entirety, are not to be acquired by an individual. H. A. F. Page 85 $88®8®08e00®eG 19 26 BISON 1926 WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT “Sparky Tar boro, N. C. Kappa Alpha Psi Dewitt Clinton High School Serg. at arms of class 1925, 1926. JOHN .McKINLEY BROOKS Mastermind Roanoke, Va. Chi Delta Mu St. Paul, 1922 Member of Varsity Football Team 1921. President of class 1923. EDNA .MAE CUNNINGHAM “Cunnie” Washington, I). C. liho I si Phi Dunbar High School ice-President of class 1923, 1924. Secretary of class 1925. President of Rho Psi Phi 1925-1926. HENRY CLAYTON ECCLES High Point. N. C. Bennett College. Greensboro, X. C. Treasurer of class 1925-1926. JOSEPH MONROE JACKSON. JR. “Jack Richmond. Va. Phi Beta Sigma Union University (B. S.), 1923 VERNON PENN JOHNSON “Buster' Washington, I). C. Dunbar High School Chairman of Welfare Committee 1925-1926. Page 88 19 26 BISON 19 26 THOMAS OSBLE KING T. O.” Annapolis, Md. Morgan College 1923 Class Business Manager of year book 1926. 1. B. KIGH. JR. “Wop Birmingham. Ala. Kappa Alpha Psi Wilberforce University 1919-1923 Vice-President of class 1924-1925. Secretary of class 192G. FRANK BURTON MANTLEY Frank” Baltimore. Md. Kappa Alpha Psi Storer College, Harpers Ferry, W. Va President of class from 1923 to 1926. Vice-President of Department 1925. President of Department 1920. EUGENE ARI)B MONTGOMERY “Monty Washington. I). C. Dunbar High School Assistant Secretary of class 1925 THOMAS LEWIS MITCHELL Mitch Troy. Alabama Kappa Alpha Psi Wilberforce University Treasurer of class 192-1-1925. Departmental Treasurer 1925. Vice-President of class 1925. Assistant Secretary of class 1926. FREDERICK WILBERFORCE PERKINS “Perk Denver. Colorado Page S9 19 26 BISON 19 26 FRANK GEORGE PINKSTON ‘ Pink Palatka, Florida Chi Delta Mu Florida Baptist College, Jacksonville, Fla. Chaplain of class 1925. MARTHA PARTHENIA RAIFORI) “Pollyanna Dayton, Ohio Rho Pni Phi Dunbar High School Secretary of class 1923-1925. ALICE LILLIAN ARLINOA TOMPKINS “Bobbie' Washington. I). C. Rho PH Phi Dunbar High School DOUGLAS EDWARD HERBERT WILLIAMS “Doug” Baltimore, Id. Kappa Alpha Psi Wilberforce University Chaplain of class 1926. Piti e 90 19 26 BISON 19 26 Pharmaceutical Class History UT of yon deep, came thirty-seven adventurous youths. October 1, 1923, marked a day of excitement for the entering Freshmen in the College of Pharmacy at Howard. Excited feet and confused minds darted from place to place without a guide with the possible exception of a suggestion from an upper classmate. However, only the duration of a few days, and these promising youngsters were adjusted to the environment. Thus these six lassies and thirty-one lads ventured into a new field. Upon realizing the necessity for unity in the group, a class organization was arranged and a date set for the same. Monday, October 22, 1923, brought the class in assemblage for the purpose of organizing. The result of such a gathering was but the appointment of a constitution committee. This having been completed, the class organized one week later. The fol- lowing officers were elected. John McKinley Brooks...........................President Edna Mae Cunningham.......................Vice-President Audrey Estelle Gray............................Secretary Martha Parthenia Raiford........ Assistant Secretary Malcolm Verdun ................................Treasurer In union there is strength and accordingly this class developed. By this time all minds were turned to study. No longer could one hear such interrogations as, “Where’s Doctor A’s classroom?”, “Who’s Doctor ZV”, “In what room do we meet for this subject?” Then came the uncertain period. Whispers and sighs arose; doubts and fears grew, but only to be suppressed by ambition and determination. However, these zealous youngsters found friendship and consolation in the instructors who seemed to re.nch down through each lesson to help the class climb another step higher. With such coordination, a difficulty overcome meant one mile nearer success. These Freshmen held regular meetings once a month at which time the business of the class was carried on in a systematic manner. Quizzes having been organized under the supervision of five quizz masters, quizz classes were held at least twice a week. At these gatherings difficult questions were thrashed out; many problems solved. This blending of ideas proved beneficial to all. But the group through its trials could see a silver lining. In their social activities, commuted pleasures were macerated with sufficient monstrum of joy and laughter for a limited period of time and in a manner to allow the finished percolate to pass from the realm of study into the spice of life containing one hundred per cent of smiles. Such gayet.v reached its climax at memorable frolic given at St. Mary’s Parrish. Under those elaborate blue and white decorations the sexes, garbed in colorful favors danced the light fantastic. As it is with ordinary life, so it is with the college career of these young people. For, although bread is the staff of life, one cannot live with water; then just as study is essential in the pursuit of the Pharmaceutical profession, so is pleasure necessary to lighten the burden in the heat of the day. Page 01 19 26 B ISO N 19 26 Then came the dawning of a new semester. The success of the past semester stood foremost in the minds of the class. Next, was reorganization. With the latter tbrought in view the group reorganized, electing the following officers: Thus these Freshmen advanced to face the problem before them. During the second semester of this year, the Pharmacy Class of 1926 continued in the same manner as was established in the previous semester. There was concentrated study relieved at intervals by social dances or palatable dinners at the home of a classmate; then back to hard work with renewed determinations. The end of the scholastic year found twenty-eight mentally worn freshmen preparing to scatter through the states for a periOu of absolute recreation. The crowning event of this semester was a stag. I, the writer, can but imagine the fun they enjoyed in the clouds of smoke, among the oceans of jokes, and with such dainty goodies. October’s bright weather of the following school year brought buzzes and ejaculations of “how do you do?’’, Hello Fellows”, “How was the vacation season?” “Remember that time—”. In the bustle of registering students. the Junior Pharmacists numbered seventeen. Physically fit and mentally awake, these youths tackled their next task. Again they returned to classes only to find the instructors awaiting them. After organization and under the leadership of the following officers: F. B. Mantley, President; I. B. Kigh, Jr.. Vice-President; Thomas L. Mitchell, Treasurer; Julius Goode, Chaplain; Wm. C. Bryant, Sergeant-at-Arms, the class entered into the spirit of work. Class activities developed “E. pluribus unum.” By this time quizzes were well organized classes in which sessions the person in charge questioned his mates even more severely than would an instructor. On several occasions, esteemed friend and instructor of the class. Doctor Antonia Green, lectured at night sessions of the quizzes on subjects of primary importance and interest. These verbal expressions of aid sank into the mind.', of those listening. Then came the organization of the Pharmaceutical Department. In this body the Juniors took active part. They helped to make the organization a success. It was during this year and among the members of the Class of 1926 that the idea of a Pharmaceutical Greek Letter Organization inaugurated. Through the assistance of Dr. Green, plans and preparation were made. This organization developed slowly but surely. So, the first semester of the Junior year was a creative season. Another half mile run. reorganization came next in order. No one had proven oneself more fitted; no one possessed more executive ability; no one was more loyal than the former President of the class. Realizing these splendid qualities, the class re-elected Frank B. Mantley, President. F. B. Mantley.... E. M. Cunningham M. P. Raiford.... Henry G. Reynolds Mlftolm Verdun .. Sicretary Assistant Secretary ..........Treasurer .......President ...Vice-President Page 92 19 26 B IS 0 N 19 26 With his corps of officers, which were identical to those of the proceeding semester, this beloved classmate and leader, steered the group on toward their goal. With the Spring came the longing for out-door life. The Junior Pharmacy Class, being no exception to ordinary life, craved to enjoy the beauties of nature. To satisfy this desire, several pleasure trips offered relief. Such places of interest as Laurel and Baltimore, Md.; Arlington Cemetery, Va., and Grasslands Club and Rock Creek Park, D. C., administered remedies to the fever. The Juniors also co-operated with the Department in a party given in honor of the students of Pharmacy. Thus the group, at this time, consisting of sixteen members, found cure for that Spring epidemic. The relax initiating the vacation following the second year proved to be another stag, the events of which one of the male sex only can relate. Registration day at Howard in October, 1926, assigned sixteen ambitious Seniors to the School of Pharmacy. With graduation as their ideal these earnest workers put forth every effort to gain the final height. Realizing that this year meant the completion of a profession, they aimed to finish well the foundation for their life’s work. Class activities continued with the same spirit of the previous years predominating. The department developed and the Greek Letter Organization bloomed. The following officers piloted the class safely through the first semester: F. B. Mantley. President; T. L. Mitchell. Vice-President; E. M. Cunningham, Secretary; E. A. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary; II. C. Eccles, Treasurer; W. C. Bryant, Sergeant-at-Arms; Frank G. Pinkston, Chaplain. Reorganization brought again the return to office the unanimous choice of the body: Frank B. Mantley, President, who had so efficiently served during four successive terms. Other members of his cabinet were: Frederick W. Perkins, Vice-President; I. B. Kigh. Secretary; T. L. Mitchell, Assistant Secretary, H. C. Eccles. Treasurer; W. C. Bryant, Sergeant-at-Arms; Douglas E. H. Williams. Chaplain; T. O. King. Business Manager. With this executive body the Seniors made their final effort with an even steady gait. Thanks to the teachings of the members of the Pharmaceutical Faculty, that the Class of 1926 reached its goal. During the entire three years. Doctor Fuhrman met the class on time and at every period. In this instructor. the Seniors saw reliability and punctuality. Contact with Doctor I). H. Smith created an impression: “Smile as you labor and the work goes well.” Dr. Green established in the minds of this group a nrincinle: “Know that which you do know thoroughly, be it work or play.” With these as ideals, surely success adorns the brow of each of these voungsters. We. the Pharmacy Class of 1926. do appreciate the untiring efforts of our instructors. The time is at hand when we must part, only to begin a life of service to humanity. Vn {JC 93 Edna Mae CpnNINGHAM. Historian. PT9 The Student Council N order “to develop in the student body a wise and intelligent self control, to preserve and regulate beneficial customs and traditions of the University and to establish such new ones as promise to be for the welfare of the students; to represent the students as a whole in all their relations with the officials, faculty, trustees, alumni and similar bodies; and to have charge of such extracurricula activities as may be decided upon by the faculty and administrative officers of the University,” the Student Council of Howard University was established in the school year 1920-21. For more than five years this organization has endeavored to carry out the purposes for which it was formed; to live up to the ideals which were set for it by its founders; to complete the progressive ideas initiated by its predecessors; and, to promote others that would be for the best interests of the students and the University. With an eager determination to make Howard a better school for its having been here, the present Student Council has launched forth several projects on which it is now working such as: a student aid fund; a day Page 07 19 26 BISON 1926 when all students would meet in chapel: the re-establishment of the School of Commerce and Finance; the building up of worth while traditions; and the extension of student interests outside the campus. From the idea of a student aid fund emerged the plans, promulgated by Mr. Armour J. Blackburn, the Vice-President, for the cooperative store, the purpose of which has well been set forth in the preamble of the constitution. “Realizing the inconvenience to which Howard students are put in securing text books and other articles of necessity; realizing further that they are helpless victims of parasitical profiteering agencies external to the University; and realizing still further that an enormous sum of money could be saved the students and that an equally enormous sum of money could be reverted and circulated among them by an institution approved by the faculty and fostered in behalf of the students; We, the members of the Student Council in desiring to alleviate these conditions and desiring to form such an institution, do hereby propose the establishment of a student cooperative store at Howard University The Student Council further realized that the student interest in chapel had greatly declined and attempted to devise some plan by which the majority of students would attend chapel at least once a week. With this in mind a committee was selected to consult with the Faculty Committee on Chapel. Several plans were proposed by which the two committees could work together on such a scheme. It was finally decided to abolish chapel exercises on Tuesday and Thursday and to have a College Hour” on Wednesday, at which time the Faculty and students of the University would come together. A committee to work out the programs for these meetings was formed consisting of four members of the Faculty and four members of the Student Council. Several of these meetings have been held and attended by large audiences that have appreciated the efforts put forth to bring to them interesting assemblies in which have been musicals, addresses by notable persons and as an added feature speeches by students themselves. Then, having in mind the benefits to be derived by coming in contact with scholars of the Negro race and the necessity of advanced education along commercial lines and realizing that in the light of this the University took a step decidedly backward in abolishing the School of Commerce and Finance, the Student Council sent to the Board of Trustees the following resolution: “Whereas, We the members of the Student Council representing the students of Howard University, after giving some deliberation to the re- Pagr 98 1 9 26 BISON 1926 cent action of the Board of Trustees regarding the Reorganization plan which included the summary dismissal of four professors, and the merging of the School of Commerce and Finance into the College of Liberal Arts, and Whereas, We, the members of the Student Council feel that such summary action denies the students of Howard University of some contacts conducive to higher aspirations and a more intense Howard spirit, as well as denies the Race of the possibilities of certain necessary developments, Be it resolved, That the opinion of the Student Council of Howard University be recorded as not approving of the action of the Board of Trustees of Howard University in their recent Reorganization Plan. In an attempt to build up some traditions in the University, the Student Council with the approval of the Committee on Student Activities laid down certain rules to be followed by the Freshman class and inaugurated spirited contests between the Freshman and Sophomore classes. In addition it sponsored a reception in the University Dining Hall after the Freshman-Sophomore debate, which in giving opportunities for a pleasant evening was a contrast to the physical clashes which followed the debates of other years. Considering the fact that Howard must look and act beyond the borders of her campus if real progress is to be made, if influential contacts are to be brought about between the intelligentsia of the two races, if we are to have a part in the affairs of the world, the Student Council eagerly accepted the invitation to send a representative to the World Court Conference held at Princeton University, December 11th and 12th. 1925, to which delegates from the colleges of the country had been invited, and to endorse the plan for a permanent organization of college students. These among others are the ideals toward which the Student Council is striving and the credit for the proposal of most of them belongs to Mr. Edward Lovett who was elected to the presidency of the Student Council in the Spring Quarter of 1925. Having met the requirements for graduation by the Winter Quarter of 1926 he was obliged to resign as President. The members realizing what the loss to the Council of such a man would mean, adopted the following resolution unanimously: Whereas, The members of the Student Council wish to express regret that Mr. Edward Lovett, because of graduation, will no longer be able to continue in the office of President of the Student Council, and Whereas, They desire to express to him that they recognize the con- '« 1926 BISON 1926 tributions that he has made to the student activities of Howard University during his entire stay as an undergraduate student, and Whereas, They wish to show that they appreciate the further contributions that he can and will make to the student activities Be it resolved, hat this Student Council elect Mr. Edward Lovett, President Emeritus, for the remainder of the scholastic year 1925-26 with the privilege attending all meetings of the Student Council and of giving to it the benefit of any ideas that he may have, and Be it further resolved, That one copy of these resolutions be presented to Mr. Edward Lovett, one incorporated into the minutes of the Student Council and one placed upon the Student Council Bulletin Board. M. Theodore R. George, a brilliant, energetic, versatile Senior, was elected to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. Lovett, Mr. George is fully capable to carry out the work so well begun by his predecessor and to bring to the Council new ideas of his own. The roster of the Student Council for this year is: Theodore R. George, 26 President Armour J. Blackburn, '26 Vice-President Marion M. Thompson, ’27 Recording Secretary L. Genevieve Lomax, ’28 Corresponding Secretary Martin C. Bailey, ’26 T rcasurer Frederick P. Watts, ’26 Chairman Social Committee Edward P. Lovett, ’26 President Emeritus E. Horace Fitchett Representative ’26 John E. Codwell Representative ’27 N. Alphonso Owens Representative ’27 Marion L. Palmer Representative '27 ROBERT E. DANDRIDGE Representative '29 Lucy Overby Representative ’29 And so this Council has kept the faith of those that have gone before it; it has tried to complete some of the things that they were unable to finish ; it has and is attempting to formulate others for this group to do, and for other groups to take up and follow. One Council if it has aimed for the highest cannot complete in one year its program. This body leaves behind the earnest hope that the students will continue to elect members who have their interests at heart and who will have for their motto, “a Bigger and Better Howard.” Page 100 19 26 BISON 1926 The Hilltop HE Hilltop is an outgrowth of the old and long established Journal. It was first published 1923 under the editorship of Mr. Frederick Robb who is mainly responsible for the establishing of the student Budget System by means of which the paper is mainly supported. During this same year there was quite a controversy as to the method of selecting the staff. The Student Council contending that the staff should be elected by them while the Faculty Committee saw fit to have the staff elected by the students with the Council making arrange mens for such election. During the following year the editorship was bestowed upon Mr. T. J. Anderson who is said to have put one of the best Student publications in (he history of (he University. It was during Mr. Anderson's administration when the student strike took place in the Spring of ’25. However, due to his sundry duties as a student leader, he found it necessary to resign the office in favor of Miss Turpeau, who served very effectively for a short time. For the present year the publication has been edited by Mr. Percy E. Newbie who was fortunate in securing a very efficient and talented staff. The Hilltop has done much in interpreting and framing student opinion. There has been some difficulty in securing sufficient support to publish a typical college paper, but in spite of the financial obligations, the paper has held its own during the three years of its publication. l',UJC 10 j i DKR DEUTSCHE VEREIN Der Deutsche Verein HE German Club was organized in 1919 under the leadership of Prof. Edward P. Davis, head of the German Department. Dr. Davis' purpose was to arouse interest in German literature and art and in German life and customs among the students of German as well as to promote facility in speaking and understanding German. The club is composed of all students pursuing a course in German. Membership is never lost as long as one continues his interest in the club. Meetings are held bi-weekly. Rapid progress has been made and excc pt for the year during which Dr. Davis was on Sabbatical leave, the organization has made a splendid record. This year the organization has had a large attendance and the interest has been more lively than ever before. Under the management of the President, James E. Walker, and the Vice-President, Melva Dier, who is also chairman of the Committee on Program, many literary and musical programs have been presented, including recitations, playlets, songs, artistic dances, piano and vocal solos and games. The games have been a decided attraction to the program for they afford everyone the opportunity to take part. They have also awakened great enthusiasm and have attracted many visitors to the meetings. The German song books which were purchased last year give further opportunity to all to participate actively. The Annual Spring Plans given by this club have met with great enthusiasm and success. The cooperation from the members of the club, together with the helpful and valuable suggestions from the sponsor have been the instruments which have enabled the officers to accomplish so much and which have brought the club to its present standard. On May 20th, 1925, Mr. James Vance and James Blayton presented their merriest comedy, “Die Einwehung. This play was the result of their strenuous efforts in presenting their first German play, “Muirjan in the spring of 1925. With the presentation of these two plays they will retire as German playwrites. The officers are: James E. Walker, President; Melva B. Dier, Vice-President; Ixiuise H. Lashley, Secretary; James M. Vance. Treasurer; Tillman H. Henderson. Chaplain; Leonard Z. Johnson. Jr., Sergeant-at-Arms. 1 926 BISON 1 9 26 The Florida Club HE Florida Club of Howard University was organized during the school year 1922-23 with Mr. James A. Dames as President and Miss Zora Neal Hurston as Secretary. On account of reasons beyond its control this organization ceased to function actively. At the call of Mr. W. M. Men-chan, on Fetouary 2, 1924, the club was reorganized and since that time has played an active and influential part in shaping the careers of the Florida students attending Howard. The purposes and aims of this organization are several: first, to be of assistance to its members, especially Freshmen and newly arrived upper classmen; second, to provide a medium for social contact among its members and last, to keep the people of the home state informed of the progress of their sons and daughters attending Howard and to encourage more students from Florida to attend this institution. The club is extremely proud of the record of its members in scholastic and extra curricula activities of the University, it being well represented on the Honor Roll, in Kappa Mu, football, baseball, debating, band, orchestra, glee clubs, the Student Council and the various fraternities and sororities. Each loyal member, by striving to do his utmost in upholding tin high standard of the club, has proved a valuable asset to the student life at Howard. Through the kindness of Mrs. O. E. Tutson, the club has established city Headquarters at her home, 1316 “W” St., N. W., where it entertains its members and friends regularly. With the persistence of the interest now exhibited in the club, there is every reason to believe that the club will continue to be an important factor in molding the lives of Florida students for service and assisting then: in becoming useful men and women. OFFICERS William E. Allen, Jr.....................President Pearl Holman .......................Vice-President Florence Jones ..........................Secretary Theo. B. Sloan..............Corresponding Secretary Jas. Williams ...........................Treasurer Alex Farmer ..............................Chaplain MEMBERS Andrews, Wallace Horne, Mamie Mitchell, H. E. Billingslea, Alma Jackson, Alfred Mitchell. Matthew Davis, Ora Johnson, Beatrice Owens, Nolan Espy. Henry Jones, Benjamin Pinkston, Frank Espy, Rosella Jones, Minnie Robinson, William Hall, John Long, Conrad Smith, Clarence Harris, Costella McLaughlin, Elmer Williams. Thomas PATRONS Prof. Clarence Mills Dr. K. S. Jones Miss Naomi Espy Prof. W. M. Menchan Dr. James Long Mr. I. E. Tutson A tty. Avery Jones Pageloi 19 26 BISON 19 26 The Y. W. C. A. XE of the most active organizations on Howard University Campus is its V. W. C. A. Its purpose is to foster friendship among the students, faculty and alumni and to promote racial and interracial, national and international contacts. The national objective of the Y. W. C. A. is the determination to live •unreservedly Jesus’ law of love in every relationship, and so to know God. It is most interesting to note the progress that the Y. W. C. A. has made within the last year. Without exaggerating, one may say that its work has increased tenfold. The fact that its membership shows a decided increase will help to prove its influence is being rapidly and widely spread. Interest in the Y. W. C. A. is greatly manifested among both members and non-members. Among the many national, international, racial and interracial conferences in which the Y. W. C. A. has participated this year is the great World Court Conference at Princeton University over which our President. Mabel Holloway, so wonderfully triumphed. From all the other delegates, both white and colored, she was elected as representative of the entire Southern District of the New Student Federation. Although all of the activities that we shared during these conferences are too numerous to relate, we must not fail to mention at least one more conference—the Eagles’ Mere Conference. Our President. Mabel Holloway, attended representing the five colored schools in this region. There, as at all other places that she attended, she made her influence felt. This year, the Y. W. C. A. has furnished a very beautiful room in a color scheme of blue and gold. The room was dedicated by the President of the organization February 19. 1926. It is open to all the women of the University. With its soft cozy chairs and cushions and its pleasant homelike atmosphere, it serves as a very suitable place for both study and entertainment. The cabinet of the Y. W. C. A. has been very active and has cooperated admirably this year under the guidance of its new advisor. Miss Helen Wheatland, who has recently studied in France. Miss Wheatland has been a general inspiration this year for all the workers. Our competent Dean of Women has also been a willing supporter and helper, this year. The meetings of the Y. W. C. A. have been of exceptional interest. One of the most significant features of the meetings this year has been addresses bv those who have been abroad. Some of our late speakers are M iss Wheatland, Miss MacLear and Miss Anne Lee Hill. We consider these lectures as one means of furthering our international contact. The officers of the Y. W. C. A. this year are: Mable Holloway ..President Earnestine Morgan ....................... Vice-President Lillian Hill Naomi Cummings ............................. Treasurer Page 105 1 9 26 BISON 19 26 Pestalozzi-Froebel Forum 0 the minds of a group of energetic, far-sighted and resourceful students came the idea twenty years ago to organize those planning to teach into an educational society known as the restalozzi-Froebel Society. These students realized the importance of dealing with that highest of animals, the human being. With undo success this organization thrived until the opening of the Great War. As this calamity knocked many affairs for a while so also it had its effect upon the educational society. The year 1923 saw a re-awakening of the prospective teachers, so the Pestalozzi-Froebel Society was revived. With the ushering in of the years 1925 and 1926, the good work has continued. The members deemed it wise to change the name to the Pestalozzi-Froebel Forum. To keep before its members the importance of their profession has been its aim. Addresses by prominent educationalists, dramatizations of the fundamentals of teaching and open forums have been the instrumental factors in placing the teaching profession on a higher level. It is the wish and hope of every member of the Pestalozzi-Froebel Forum to keep the wheels turning and thus promote nobler standards for the prospective teacher. Those who have been at the head of the machinery during this scholastic year are: Mr. Jesse Springer..................... President Miss Charlotte Corbin ................Vice-President Miss Edna Forrest ........................ Secretary Mr. William Spencer .................... Treasurer Page 106 19 26 BISON 192 6 The Women’s League N the Spring Quarter of the year 1923, the women of Howard University realizing that they were an important factor of the University life, deemed it wise to organize. The name of the organization is the Women’s League of Howard University and it has as its object the directing of matters of student life pertaining to the women of the University and aims to increase the individual responsibility of all its members. Each year since its organization the League has sponsored the Howard Women’s Dinner which is given the first Friday in November. At these dinners have been gathered Alumnae, students and women who have the University interests at heart. The contacts that have been made possible by those assembled each year have been a source of much inspiration for the University today. It is to be hoped that the custom will be continued through the years and that Howard women everywhere shall look forward to this one event. This year the women have taken another step forward by directly helping to mold student opinion on the question of International relationship. The women of the University were represented at the National Collegiate World Court Conference by Marion Thompson. The Conference was held December 11th and 12th at Princeton University. Miss Mabel Hollaway, a member of the Executive Committee of the Conference caused quite a stir when she was chosen as representative of the Southern group of colleges, represented there. There was quite a bit of dissension in the group and means were suggested to remove Miss Hollaway from the office. She remains the representative of this group. It is sincerely hoped that the women will continue their active interest on matters of importance. The officers of the League for the year 1925-26 are: Mary C. Johnson............................President M. Elizabeth Johnson...........................First Vice-President Mabel C. Hollaway ............................Second Vice-President Lillian Hill.....................Recording Secretary Marie C. Harris ............Corresponding Secretary Ethel E. Wise ............................ Treasurer Page 10? 19 26 B ISON 19 26 The Sociology Club sday, December 4, 1925. a number of students interested field of Sociology met for the formation of a Sociology The purpose of the club was to bring forth those stu-who have special interest in this field and to create a interest in this subject. The club also aims to keep abreast of all new sociological ideas and works. Those students who have completed one unit in Sociology are eligible for membership. The meetings are held bi-monthly in the Psychological Laboratory at seven-thirty. They are open to the public. The officers of the club are: Elijah J. Fitchett ..... ......—......... President Cecelia McLeod ......................Vice-President S. Francis Jones .......... .... Secretary-Treasurer Page 108 19 26 B ISO N 19 26 The Psychology Club s Monday, November 23, 1925. at the noon hour, a group of students interested in the findings of Psychology met for the organization of a Psychology Club. The aim of the club is to help students to become socially adjusted in Ihe University and to study individual cases of mal-adjustment. The requirements for entrance into the club are as follows: one unit in Psychology with a grade of “B” and the presentation of a paper to be read before the Executive Council. Some vital and interesting subjects have been discussed. Some of the meetings are open to the public and all are cordially invited. The club meets regularly on Monday evenings at seven-thirty in the Psychological laboratory. The officers of the club are: Frederick P. Watts...................... President Vernice L. Diggs .................. Vice-President Mary C. Johnson .........................Secretary A. B. Green ............................ Treasurer Etta R. Burwell . Chairman of the Executive Council Page, 109 4 Howard University Engineering Society OFFICERS President Ernest Rivers Welch Vice-President Earl t. Winder Secretary Frank II. Logwood T reusurer Thomas E. Batson THE Howard University Engineering Society was organized by the departments of Engineering and Architecture in 1923. The aim of the society is to promote fellowship among the students, to provide an outlet for student ideas and to maintain contact with the Alumni. The Society presents, periodically, lectures on various phases of industry, and moving pictures showing the manufacturing processes of various commodities used industrially. Page 110 Kappa Sigma APPA Sigma Debating Fraternity was organized more than a gener-• at ion ago. Its purpose is to stimulate an intense interest in argu-, mentation, parliamentary procedure, and oratory through the medium of inter-class and inter-collegiate debates. The results of its endeavors have been commensurate with the effort expended, for the majority of male leaders of the student body, class pres-rdents, members of the Student Council, speakers, orators, and, in fact, all of those who have employed the spoken word to make known their ideas publicly on the campus were products of Kappa Sigma. Many of our prominent lawyers, young leaders, and alumni received much of their practice in the meetings of this debating fraternity. In 1922, through the keenness of Mr. Garland Wood, a National Honorary inter-collegiate fraternity was proposed, having for its aim the increasing of inter-collegiate debates, and the insuring of a closer cooperation for the success and expansion of such debates among Negro college students. As a result of this idea, Delta Sigma Chi, the National Negro Honorary Debating Fraternity was created, with chapters at Howard, Lincoln and Union Universities. The three chapters form the well known debating triangle, and each year present debates of more than transitory interest. Such debates have done much in arousing interest in the phase of activity among other colleges to such an extent that requests have been made by some of the leading Negro institutions for membership in this fraternity and to debate members of Delta Sigma Chi. Following the original concept of the organization, consideration has been given to the applicants. Kappa Sigma was host to the present members of Delta Sigma Chi on March 5-6, 1926. Delta Kho Forensic of Lincoln University is to be the host next year. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Theodore R. George. Howard University, General President. William II. Payne. Virginia Union University, General Vice-President. William E. Allen, Jr.. Howard University, General Sect.-Treas. William R. Clavtor, Virginia Union University, Gen. Asst. Sect.-Treas. Page 111 5i.i l.) liDKHiM am 19 26 BISON 19 26 The French Club K CERCLE FUANCAIS, as the French Club is known, was or-ganized eight years ago for the purpose of acquainting the stu ents °f Howard University with the French language and institutions. The organization is under the supervision of the Department of Romance Languages of which Professor C. H. Mills is the head. The club is personally directed by Miss H. M. Wheat-land of that Department. Although Le Cercle Francais is a permanent institution, yet it is recognized each year with a new election of officers and any change in policy that those in charge believe expedient. The officers of the club this year are Frederick P. Watts, President; Elizabeth M. Johnson, Vice-President; Gladys M. Jamieson. Secretary; John Poulson, Treasurer and Mary Sullivan, Chairman of the Program Committee. It was decided that assemblies would be held the second and fourth Tuesdays in each month instead of once a week as the custom foremlry had been. Other than this the traditional policies of the club were retained. At the meetings held in Library Hall on the days mentioned one is able to hear the works and compositions of the great French writers and composers. The group also shows keen appreciation for any original accomplishment of its members. One or more French plays are usually given each year. Scenes from one play have already been presented. Miss Wheatland was very successful in preparing seven students of her class taking the second course in French for the presentation of scenes from “La Poudre Aux Ycux.” This play was given before an appreciative audience on March 23rd, of this year in Library Hall. Those who took part in the play had pursued no advanced courses in French, but one was not aware of this, because of their excellent pronunciation and stage presence. In fact they began preparation for the play during the Winter Quarter when they had not completed the second course in French. Those who participated in the performance are Mabel Lindsay, Alice Jennings, Samuel Thompson, Naomi Cummings, Theodore Stevenson, Stephen Stanford and Roberta Harvey. Le Cercle Francais has always played an important and unique part at Howard University. There is every indication that with its present support it will continue to do so. I'nge ii4 The Howard Chamber of Commerce OFFICERS George W. Patterson, Jr. A. J. Williams President Vice-President George B. Miller Nannie Louise Appleby La’Olia Ruth Trigg Treasurer Recording Secretary General Secretary CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES Robert E. Holt Art Committee S. J. Bennett Finance Committee Baskerville, Britton C. Berry, Alton C. Blakey, George A. Brown, C. K. Browne, Emerson W. Burbridge, L. T. Jr. Busey, Emil S. Carey, Lukengus Carter, Walter Davis, L. W. Douglas, S. A. Ferrebee, Lewis R. Nannie Louise Appleby Membership Committee George I). Bennett Proposal Committee MEMBERS Green, Bertrand W. Gwaltney, Damon A. Hawes, DeWitt Hill, Leander Hickman. Louis M. Hood, Ray M. Hopkins, William H. James, Lawrence Edward Johnson, James W. Johnson. Mclver Kibler, James Lovell, Royston J. H. Harmon. Jr. Publicity Committee Van M. Taylor Statistical Committee Morris, George L. Parker, Hester A. Payne, William H. Pinckney, Roswell N. Pollard, Horace 0. Priestley, S. J. Robinson, W. S. Sydnor, Louis A. Smith, Leroy Taylor. James H. Terrel, Marc A. Whitted, James Page 1U 1926 BISON 19 26 Stylus ONCEIVED in the faith that self-expression of any people is the liberation of that people from the mediocre-absolute, the £ Stylus of Howard University is going forth in the mighty line of march to high literary and artistic expression. The background of the Stylus has throbbed with a cultured energy since its origin. In 1916 Professor Montgomery Gregory, at that time Professor in Public Speaking and Dramatics at Howard University with Dr. Alain Locke, Professor of Philosophy at Howard, founded the Stylus. Both Professor Gregory and Dr. Locke are brilliant examples of that poise and insight necessary for a pure Stylus concept. By means of a literary and artistic competition held at the University by its founders and by careful criticism and selection, a limited number of students, whose original work proved to be of a high standard, entered the Stylus. A scribe was elected as the only officer of the exclusive group and regular meetings were called in Library Hall. The atmosphere of the Stylus created from then on. until now it has been one of profound interests in things of a high culture. Out of the spirit of their claims upon an exclusive literary and artistic interest the members of the Stylus decided to have a key and a shingle. In 1920 the Stylus Key and Stylus Shingle became the tangible symbols. in 1924 Professor Gregory resigned from Howard University. With his resignation came the close of his intimate relationship to the Stylus. It was Dr. Locke who took over the complete “guardianship” and direction of the organization. A man of unusual enthusiasm, culture and intellect is Dr. Locke. He kept the interest of the Stylus at heart and directed the society toward a more fully realized cultural idea. Dr. Locke was dismissed from Howard University during the early summer 1925. Even now this renowned writer, critic and scholar-traveler, states that the Stylus is his “Godchild.” Professor Stuart Nelson, former member, undertook the guidance of the Stylus. He is a Howard. Yale and Berlin graduate whose work at the University of Marburg, Germany, leads to a Ph.D. degree. With his direction, new ideas, and certainly a continued approach to the more perfect Stylus ideal, the organization is worthy the spirit of its being. The accomplishments of the long line of members and honorary members of the Stylus indicate that this organization is contributing largely to that new spirit in the Negro race which is truly a Negro Renaissance. Among the honorary members of this circle are W. E. B. DuBois, William Stanley Braithwaite, Charles Chestnutt, James Weldon Johnson, Kelly Miller. Mary Miller. Zora Neale Hurston and Alice Dunbar Nelson. The Stylus of Howard University continues the advance by no mediocre approach to fulfill both the faith in self expression and the hope of its founders. It will take its place in emphasizing the spirit of expression as have its members. The members of the Stylus of 1925 at Howard University are: Misses Louise K. Johnson, Scribe; Carlena Alexander. Edythe Marshall, Genevieve Lomax. Bessie Scott, Elizabeth Simmons, Lillian Washington and L. Estelle Brown. Messrs. Jack Caldwell, Dutton Ferguson, Charles Williams. Jr., L. Lloyd Burrell. Jr., Dan Terry Reid and Ralph Vaughn. Page 115 19 26 BISON 19 26 ALTER E. MERRICK, with his oration “The Meaning of Culture” was the winner of the Frederick Douglass Oratorical Contest held in Rankin Memorial Chapel on Thursday, April 22nd, 1926. A number of orations on various subjects were submitted to Professors L. Z. Johnson, Grant and Peters and the best eighteen were selected. An elimination contest was next held and the final six were heard before judges selected from the Professors of Catholic University, Georgetown University and Dunbar High School. The prize was a solid gold medal and fifty dollars cash. The winner hails from Trinidad. Mr. Merrick is president of the Natural History Club and a recently elected member of Alpha Phi Alpha. But perhaps he is best known as a talented pianist and composer. He plans to study medicine. Page 116 Fraternities 1 9 26 BISON 192 6 Alpha Phi Alpha FOUNDED AT CORNELL UNIVERSITY, 1906 Far above Cayuga-8 waters With its waves of blue.” LPHA PHI ALPHA is the oldest Negro collegiate fraternity. From a humble beginning at Cornell University in 1906, it has spread to some sixty odd institutions of learning throughout the United States and Canada. Alpha Phi Alpha has become a vital force and a necessary factor in the educational and cultural life of the Negro in America. In the arts, the sciences, music, letters, business and the professions. Alpha Phi Alpha plays a leading role. The annual “Co to High School, Go to College” movement which is fostered by the fraternity, is an outstanding achievement in the educational life of Negro youth. As a direct result of this vast, nation-wide effort, thousands of boys and girls are brought face to face with facts that encourage and inspire them to go forward with their education. Beta Chapter was organized at Howard University in 1907. It holds the distinction of being the very first Greek letter society to be established in a Negro College. From its inception. Beta Chapter became an integral factor in the life of Howard. Brothers Fred D. Malone and Joseph Hunter Brooks gave to the University its “Alma Mater.” Beta was also the inspiration that prompted the establishment of eight other Greek letter organizations, all of which have subsequently become important factors in the educational life of the young Negro. Undergraduate chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha have been established in the following places: Alpha Chapter, Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y. Beta Chanter, Howard University, Washington, D. C. Gamma Chapter, Virginia Union University, Richmond, Va. Delta Chapter, Montreal, Canada (Inactive). Epsilon Chapter. University of Michigan. Ann Arbor. Mich. Zeta Chapter, Yale University, New Haven, Conn. Eta Chapter. New York City College, Columbia and New York University, New York City. Theta Chapter, University of Chicago. University of Illinois and Northwestern University, Chicago, 111. Iota Chapter, Syracuse University, N. Y. Kappa Chapter, Ohio State University, Columbus. Ohio. Mu Chapter. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. Minn. Nu Chapter, Lincoln University, Lincoln, Pa. Xi Chapter, Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio. Omicron Chapter, Carnegie Institute of Technology and University of Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh. Pa. Pi Chapter. Case School of Applied Science and Western Reserve University. Cleveland. Ohio. Rho Chanter, Temnle University and Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. Philadelphia. Pa. Page 119 19 26 BISON - 1926 Sigma Chapter, Boston University and Massachusetts School of Technology, Boston, Mass. Tau Chapter, University of Illinois, Champaign, 111. Upsilon Chapter, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kans. Phi Chapter, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio. Chi Chapter, Meharry Medical College (Fisk University), Nashville, Tenn. Psi Chapter, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa. -fUpha Alpha Chapter, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, O. .Alpha Beta Chapter, Talladega College, Talladega, Ala. Alpha Gamma Chapter, Providence, R. I. Alpha Delta Chapter. University of Southern California, Los Angeles, Calif. Alpha Epsilon Chapter. University of California, Berkeley, Calif. Alpha Zeta Chapter, West Virginia Collegiate Institute, Institute, W. Va. Alpha Eta Chapter, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. Alpha Theta Chapter, State University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa. Alpha Iota Chapter, University of Colorado and Denver University, Denver, Colo. Alpha Kappa Chapter. Springfield, Mass. Alpha Mu Chapter, Northwestern University, Evanston. 111. Alpha Nu Chapter. State College of Iowa, I)es Moines, Iowa. Alpha Xi Chapter. Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wis. Alpha Omicron Chapter, Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, N. C. Alpha Pi Chapter, Atlanta University, Atlanta, Ga. Alpha Rho Chapter, Morehouse College, Atlanta. Ga. Alpha Sigma Chapter, Wiley University, Marshall, Texas. GRADUATE CHAPTERS Alpha Lambda Chapter, Louisville, Ky. Beta Lambda Chapter. Kansas City, Mo. Gamma Lambda Chapter, Detroit, Mich. Delta Lambda Chapter, Baltimore, Md. Epsilon Lambda Chapter, St. Louis, Mo. Zeta Lambda Chapter. Norfolk, Va. Theta Lambda Chapter, Dayton, Ohio. Eta Lambda Chapter, Atlanta. Ga. Iota Lambda Chapter, Indiana, Purdue and DePauw Universities and Butler College, Indianapolis, Ind. Kappa Lambda Chapter, Greensboro, N. C. Mu Lambda Chapter. Washington. I). C. Nu Lambda Chapter, Chicago, 111. Xi Lambda Chapter, Chicago, 111. Omicron Lambda Chapter, Birmingham, Ala. Rho Lambda Chapter, Buffalo-Rochester. N. V. Page 120 1 9 26 BISON 1926 History of Xi Chapter, Kappa Alpha Phi n -11 CHAPTER of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity was organized kSv©' at Howard University on December 17, 11)20. This was an inno-yV vation in the nation’s Capital. Three other Greek lettered or-j ganizations had been established here some five to eight years previous to this date. Hence, it was obviously a question of the I '55e'] position this new body was to occupy in Washington fraterdom which had been considered set. Those who had been in the west realized the potency of this chapter of Kappa, as the organization was firmly implanted there in the larger white universities and larger western cities. The chapter set out immediately with a determination to keep faith with the parent organization. Under the guidance of J. Wycliffe Keller, a great stride was made. The following spring witnessed an unique Kappa prom, within keeping with Kappa standards. The same spring Kappa men gave the University many points in the track meets. Among the outstanding ones was the California Hash—Hilbert L. Rozier. The following year the organization began laying plans for the permanent welfare of the Chapter. Realizing that this was the largest group of race students at Howard University, and conscious of the keen competition afforded by the other groups, it was necessary to be careful in planning. It was obviously necessary that the chapter procure a home. In order to introduce itself to the Washington public this was essential. Plans were outlined. By this time the seventeen men had been supplemented by some twenty or more carefully selected men. The spirit was high and the determination great. Those two unconquerable factors meant nothing less than success. .J. Wycliffe Keller headed the chapter again to be succeeded later in the year by Ernest Miller. The chapter had made an effort to select men who were gentlemen, students and athletes. Among the membership who stood out were Leo S. Butler, later an honor graduate of the Howard Medical College, Julian Evans, later a law student at Boston University. The year 1922. found the chapter well on its way. Maurice L. Watts, a senior dental student, had been selected to guide the chapter. The chapter found itself lodged in the most imposing fraternity home in the city. The organization by this time was well known in the city and in the good graces of the University officials. An “At Home” was given to allow the friends of the chapter an opportunity to view their stately home. Dean and Mrs. Woodard, Dr. and Mrs. L. 7.. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Wilkinson were tin hosts of the evening. The visitors expressed themselves pleased. Several parties were given during the year. The chapter started out with an improvised basketball team. This team, supplemented by some brothers from the neighboring cities subdued one of the strongest fraternity teams in the city. There were several men on the football team. Thanksgiving the chapter gave its first inter-fraternity dance. Page 111 19 26 1 9 26 BISON The spring of 1923 Kappa contributed a little better than half the points of Howards in the track classic. Among the men were Rozier again, E. E. Nichols, late of Nebraska, who startled the East in his distance running; Hartwell Cook, Jonathan Young and others. The following year Kappa continued on her march. Robert B. Thompson, a senior law student, and a resident of Washington, took up the duties of Polemarch. The chapter worked hard, giving to Howard’s football tom the powerful Sam Peyton fame, and the quiet, but determined Ray Dokes. The following spring Kappa took her share in the track meet, again ending the year with an imposing prom on Decoration Day. The year 1924-25, found Kappa in a new home on Florida Avenue. A. B. Thompson had been selected for Polemarch. The chapter at this time felt that it was just about on par in prominence with the other organizations which had some five or six years jump on it. This year Ray Dokes was selected to captain Howard’s gridiron team. The chapter was hosts to a group on Thanksgiving when the annual Inter-fraternity dance, fostered by Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi was given in the spacious Dunbar High School Armory. This dance was given to promote a better relationship among the several chapters of the various fraternities. This affair was attended by more than eight hundred registered guests. The same Thanksgiving the Alumni Chapter which had been organized at the beginning of the school year, gave a very unique formal affair at the Odd Fellows Hall. Kappa entered the basketball league, which was formed through no little effort of “Mickie” Wright. The team fought hard, and the chapter was encouraged through the support of the large number of ardent followers. The pledge team was one of the best in the East. Spears, Johnson, Simpson and Phillips of the Wendell Phillips High School fame, and “Scrappy” Whitted of Indiana were members of this team. Butler and Davis kept the banner high in the medical graduating class. Albert Dumas was one of the honor students. The chapter kept Mothers’ Day by having Dean Lucy Slowe speak. The year 1925-26 found E. P. Lovett at the helm. He was full of vivacity and vim. The year began with a boom. The Polemarch was president of the Student Council on the “hill.” The fraternity gave an imposing affair for the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, whose annual Boule was here. During the holidays the basketball team gave the Omega team a good thrashing as the closing entertainment of the Boule. The Grand Chapter is to be held in Washington this Christmas and we promire the Washingtonians a treat of their lives, so watch our smoke. Paye 122 19 26 BISON 1926 The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority HIRTEEN years ago on January 14, 1913, a group of women realizing the obligations that come to college women and the part that the emancipated woman must play in the destiny of the race, formed the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. The ideal of the Sorority has been to insure high ideals in friendship, good will, scholarship, culture, modesty and virtue. This conception of perfection has been carried down through the years in spirit rather than in any definite program, though in many ways our dreams have materialized. During the first week in May, each chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority ascribed itself to the purpose of impressing the American people with the need of education. During this week, schools all over the country are visited by zealous girls urging the students to go “Onward and Upward.” More material encouragement has been offered in the form of a scholarship given by the National Chapter to any girl who has graduated from a recognized college and shows special talent in a particular line. A notable work was achieved by Alpha Sigma Chapter of New York City in the thousand dollar scholarship given Soror Gwendolyn Bennett, who is now studying Art in Paris. Soror Bennett taught Art at Howard University. These few accomplishments show the goal toward which the Sorority is striving. Alpha, the mother chapter, boasts of having members in Kappa Mu. The Stylus, Chi Rho Sigma and on the Honor Roll. Delta girls at Howard engage in extra curricula activities with encouraging success. What we have done is only a signal of the things we hope to contribute to the march of the women of the race on toward glory and fame. The officers of the Sorority for the year 1925-26 are: M. Elizabeth Johnson, President. Melva Dier, Vice-President. Mary Love, Treasurer. Etta R. Burwell, Recording Secretary. Marian Palmer, Corresponding Secretary. Pauline Fletcher, Custodian. Elaine Dean, Chaplain. Page ms 1 9 26 BISON 1 926 Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity HE PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY was founded at Howard University in 1914 by A. L. Taylor. Since that time the organization has become strong in members, achievement and intellect. Imbued with the spirit of “Culture for Science and Service for Humanity,” its members are gradually attaining places of usefulness and honor throughout the country. The Alpha Chapter of this organization is meeting with much success in its new home located at 1922 13th St., N. Y. The Chapter House is admirably situated for fraternity life, and the traditional welcome and hospitality maintained are the by-words of both members and visitors. At the Annual Convention which was held at Richmond, Va., December 27-31, inclusive, the seat of Lambda Chapter, two fundamental principals were discussed, viz., “A Plan for Raising the Standard of Negro Colleges” and “A Bigger and Better Negro Business.” Since the establishment of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity it has grown to be national in scope. The Officers of the Local Chapter: Clarence O. Pair .......................... President William J. Pryor, Jr...................Vice-President Stanley P. Williams..............Recording Secretary Herman H. Holt ...............Corresponding Secretary Waltei L. Carter.................Financial Secretary Walter S. Gibson ...................Business Manager Benjamin F. Anderson .......................Treasurer Rembert C. Jones ................... Parliamentarian Human Y. Chase...................... Sergeant-at-Arms George Hightower ............................Chaplain CHAPTER ROLL Alpha............ ....Howard University, Washington, D. C. Beta.... .............. Wiley University, Marshall, Texas Delta..... .......... Kansas State College, Manhattan, Kan. Epsilon. ........... Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa. Eta A. T. College. Greensboro, N. ('. Gamma........................ Morgan College, Baltimore, Md. Iota...... Shaw University, Raleigh, N. C. Kappa........... ....-....Meharry College, Nashville, Tenn. Lambda..........Virginia Union University, Richmond, Va. Mu ...................... Lincoln University, Lincoln. Pa. Nu..................................Chicago University, Chicago. 111. Omicron............. Claflin University, Orangeburg. S. C. Pi ...................Samuel Houston College. Austin. Texas Rho...................Southern University, Baton Rouge, La. Sigma.........................................New Orleans, La. Theta Geo. R. Smith College, Sedalia. Mo. Xi . ........Roger Williams University, Nashville. Tenn. Zeta Morris Brown University, Atlanta. Ga. Page 125 19 26 BISON 1926 Zeta Phi Beta Soriority N 1920 there was organized the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority which is the youngest Greek letter among the undergraduates. During the six years of the existence it has become nationally chartered and the number of chapters has increased to seventeen. The last convention held with Alpha Zeta Chapter of Baltimore was a successful one. It mapped out the Sorority’s program for the year. The convention resanctioned the effort to make the National Zeta week a week for “Finer Womanhood” programs. The X-Ray, the official organ of the Sorority is published quarterly. CHAPTER ROLL Alpha Howard University Beta ...................... Morris Brown College Gamma ............................... Morgan College Delta ............................. Manhattan, Kan. Epsilon New York City Zeta..........................................Athens University Eta.............................. Philadelphia, Pa. Theta Wiley College Iota Cincinnati, Ohio Kappa................. Roger Williams University Lambda....................................Nashville, Tenn. Mn Indianapolis. Ind. GRADUATE CHAPTERS Alpha Zeta .................... Baltimore, Md. Beta Zeta.....................Washington, D. C. Gamma Zeta . Shreveport, La. Delta Zeta ................ .. Buffalo, N. Y. Epsilon-Zeta .................. Covington, Kv. GENERAL OFFICERS Evelyn Lewis Edith Green .... Corinne Osborne Marietta Bufford Lucille Wilson .... Emma Askew ... ..............President .........Vice-President ..............Secretary Corresponding Secretary Treasurer Publicity Editor Page 127 19 26 BISON ••••••« 19 26 History of the Rho Psi Phi Medical Sorority HEN the great war guns ceased firing a New Nation was born, the offsprings of Slave Mothers. Today all eyes are turned upon the « New Negro and it has been wisely said that, “No race can rise higher than its womanhood,” so we have a colored woman representative in almost every field of endeavor. Here we will consider the students of the medical sciences. The great influx into the medical schools after the war was augmented by the women. In 1922 the girls in Howard Medical School felt the need of union and organized the first and only colored medical sorority with twenty-two charter members. Dr. Mary Jane Watkins, founder. In the early Spring a charter was granted by the Recorder of Deeds. The sorority was cordially received by the faculty and other fraternal organizations of the University, and, in return pledged its homage to the University, support to the other fraternal orders and fellowship to all women so brave and noble as to seek a medical training. Destined from the beginning to be small in nuumber, because of the few women in the fields, the Rho Psi Phi has exerted a strong influence over the Medical School, in fact, over the University by taking an active part in school activities. Already two-thirds of the hundred dollar pledge to the Endowment Fund has been paid. The scholarship of the girls in the Medical School has been elevated by the prizes offered each year to the girl in all three departments maintaining the highest average. No longer do girls come and go without knowing her colleagues as of yore, the annual get acquainted social in the Fall serves to bring all of the girls into a friendship that lasts even after graduation, regardless of fraternal connections. The Beta Chapter at Los Angeles, California, was organized by Soror Emily Childress in 1922 and has a meml ership of one hundred, and reports unusual progress. Four other chapters will soon be completed in Berkeley, Calofornia, New York City, Philadelphia, Pa., and Pittsburgh, Pa. Rho Psi Phi proudly boasts of her graduates, all of whom have made high marks in their respective professions. Some led their classes in scholarship and some led on the various state board examinations, thereby doing credit to the Race, to the University and to their sex. Edna Mae Cunningham, President. Page 128 9 26 BISON 19 26 Mu Delta Phi, Beta Chapter U DELTA PHI, Beta Chapter, was founded at Howard University on March 3rd, 1925. This is essentially an honor fraternity designed for Pre-medical men with the primary object of encouraging scholarship, securing the development of the spirit of broadmindedness and comradeship towards all mankind. The Alpha Chapter of the Mu Delta Phi, of about two years’ existence, is at Washington University, St. Louis, Mo., where the fraternity also had its inception. Howard University was peculiarly favored in being selected as a unit along with some of the most prominent American Universities. The sponsors of the fraternity are: Dr. E. E. Just and Professor Frank Coleman. Other charter members include Drs. Rudolph Fisher, Carter L. Marshall, Lewis K. Madison, Lloyd H. Newman and Leroy Pelham, all of Howard University Medical School. The officers and members are: J. B. West, President; T. M. White. Vice-President; J. E. Walker, Secretary; W. A. Winter, Treasurer; A. J. Sayers, Sergeant-at-Arms; C. G. Maxwell, H. C. Scott, J. O. Cummings, E. C. Downing, W. C. George and E. G. Cheek. Pape 1 9 1926 BISON 1926 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority ALPHA CHAPTER HE administration and members of Alpha Chapter, of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, 1925-26, have endeavored to retain the heighth of its predecessors in various activities, with efficiency and enthusiasm. Two scholarships have been awarded to members of the chapter this year, Bernice Chism. School of Liberal Arts and Elizabeth Jordon, School of Education. Ruth Travers, Elizabeth Parr and Gladys Brown have fellowships in the Departments of Psychology, Mathematics and History, respectively, and have been working diligently toward the degree, Master of Arts and Science. We are also proud of the fact that we have five assistants in various departments of the University. Our women have realized that this is a new era and are doing us credit in the professional fields. Dr. Myra Smith is the only woman interne at Freedmen’s Hospital. She has passed the District Board creditably. We also have graduating from the School of Medicine, Dr. Jane Curtis, and from the School of Dentistry Dr. Clarissa Wimbush. Nell Williams is representing us in the Law School. In extra curricula activities Alpha Kappa Alpha has also been well represented. Louise Johnson represented the women of the University during Negro History Week, and Bernice Chism, at the dedication of the new gymnasium. We had an unusual pleasure and honor during the Boule in having as our house guest the National Basileus, Miss Pearl Mitchell. Alpha Kappa Alpha has grown, it is still growing, and its members are taking advantage of the present-day opportunities. She is answering to Howard’s call, “March On.” Page 1:1 1926 BISON 192 6 Chi Delta Mu Fraternity ALPHA CHAPTER SHE Chi Delta Mu Fraternity was founded February of 1913, at ioward University Medical School by Drs. E. C. Terry and Charles R. Humbert. It was dedicated: (1) To promote the {a } welfare of Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical students and those persons actively engaged in the ethical pursuits of these pros' - fessions. (2) To bring into close contact men whose aims are common and whose interests are mutual. (3) To ever keep alive the highest ideals of professional ethics, and unselfish devotion to our noble pro fessions. (4) To foster and discriminate the spirit of good will and fra-ternalism among all mankind. The original sponsors along with Drs. Terry and Humbert were Drs. Lucius A. Butler, J. I). Cabaniss, Alger Campbell. P. J. Carter, Cecil F. Gloster, R. R. Gordon, William McCloud, Leon Reid, H. S. Schumcrich and Richard Weeden. In the thirteen years of its existence, it has attained a growth that embraces thirteen chapters, four of which are undergraduate chapters. The individual membership is about a thousand. The idea of the founders was to start at Howard University Medical School then send out a group of men thoroughly imbued with the ideals that the fraternity instilled. A national organization was not planned until the organization could carefully choose men for its personnel who would fit into the pictures represented by our principles. The fundamental purpose of the organization is to unify the medical professions on a fraternal basis and to make it the masonry of medicine. We believe that as a medical fraternity, we must exemplify at all times and in all places the fraternity endeavor, the dignity, simplicity, merit and modesty, characteristic of the ethics of the profession. We believe that in conjunction with the individual ideal of service of the profession we should as a body put forth every effort to spread indiscriminately the facts relative to preventive medicine. To that end we are already at work. The Officers of the Grand Body are as follows: Grand President.......Dr. E. C. Terry, Washington, D. C. Grand Vice-President......... Dr. Parks, Newark, N. J. Grand Secretary ..... Dr. W. H. A. Barnett, St. Louis, Mo. Grand Treasurer......Dr. W. C. McNeil, Washington, D. C. Grand Organizer...........Dr. J. L. Baxter, Orange, N. J. Grand Sergeant-at-Arms, Dr. T. C. James, Washington, D. C. Grand Editor of Dragon, Dr. F. M. Hopkins, Philadelphia. Pa. .. Dr. Carrington, Philadelphia, Pa. Page 132 Grand Chaplain 1 9 26 BISON The Honorary Membership is as follows: Dr. Wm. A. Hunton, Boston, Mass. Dr. H. M. Green. Knoxville, Tenn. Dr. Marcus F. Wheatland, Newport, R. I. Dr. Wm. A. Warfield, Washington, D .C. Dr. Chas. E. Bentley, Chicago. 111. Dr. John A. Kenney, Newark, N. J. The Officers of the Alpha Chapter are as follows: Harry P. Williams J. T. Carpenter... M. A. Santa Cruz . A. Farmer ........ E. M. Swift J. W. Edwards .... •I. G. Rhodes L. W. Horton..... C. E. Travis J. E. Bowman J. R. Ware G. O. Saulsberrv ... ...............President ..........Vice-President Secretary .... ..Chaplain Correspondi ng Secretary .............. Treasurer ......Editor of Dragon ......Business Manager .........................Custodian ......Sergeant-at-Arms .................Auditor ...............Historian CHAPTERS Alpha Chapter—Washington. I). C. .Beta Chapter—Kansas City, Mo. Gamma Chapter—St. Louis, Mo. Delta Chapter—Newark, N. J. Zeta Chapter—New York. N. Y. Theta Chapter—Lawrence, Kansas. Epsilon Chapter—Boston, Mass. Kappa Chapter—Boley, Okla. Eta Chapter—Charleston. W. Va. Lambda Chapter—Washington. D. C. Iota Chapter—Baltimore, Md. Mu Chapter—Nashville. Tenn. Nu Chapter—Philadelphia, Pa. 1 9 26 Page 133 1 9 26 BISON 1926 •............................................................. Social Calendar 1925-26 October: 10th—Sffdent Council Reception for the Fall Quarter. 17th—Reception for the visiting Football Team, Miner Hall. 21st—Reception in Miner Hall for Atlanta University Football Team. Decernber: 11th—Student Council Reception for the Winter Quarter. January: 15th—Student Council Reception. February: 13th—Senior Class Dance. 19th—Sophomore Prom. 22nd—Colonial Ball given by the Women’s League. March: 5th—Freshman Prom. 19th—Senior Class Dance. 26th—Junior Reception. April: 5th—Student Council Reception for the Spring Quarter. 16th—R. 0. T. C. Reception. May: 1st—A. K. A. Sorority Formal Prom. 15th—Junior-Senior Reception. 29th—Senior Prom. Page ISA 1926 BISON 19 26 Board of Athletic Control l)R. E. I Davis President Dr. St. Elmo Brady Secrt tary Dr. K. J. Scott Treasurer L. L. Watson Director of Physical Education Page is? 19 26 BISON Board of Athletic Control 1 9 26 Dean D. 0. W. Holmes Faculty Deity ait Dr. L. H. Brown Alumni Delegate W. F. Lawton Theodore H. George Student Delegate Student Delegate Page 1.18 1 9 26 B 1 S O N 1 9 26 Board of Athletic Control Dr. J. E. Camper John E. Codweij. Alumni Delegate Student Delegate Page 139 J. M. Carter Alumni Delegate Board of Athletic Control MEMBERSHIP t. The Board of Athletic Control consists of eleven (11) members as follows: (a) The Director of the Department of Physical Education. (b) Three (3) members of the Faculty elected by the University Council. (c) Three (3) Alumni elected by the General Alumni Association. (d) Three (3) undergraduate students, two from the Senior Class, and one from either the Senior Class or the Junior Class, elected by the Student Council for a term of one year. (e) The Secretary-Treasurer of the University. DUTY AND AUTHORITY 1. The Board of Athletic Control shall have full authority in all phases of Howard’s intercollegiate athletic activities. (a) With the exception of Faculty eligibility rules, it shall have sole authority to make and administer rules governing the eligibility of the players on any athletic team representing Howard University. (b) In consultation with the Department of Public Health and Hygiene and the Department of Physical Education, it shall decide upon the physical fitness of all students participating in intercollegiate athletics. (c) It shall appoint all coaches, trainers, and team physicians, subject to approval by the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees. (d) It shall have power of investigation and action in all circumstances arising in the conduct of athletics at Howard University, or in relation with Howard University’s athletic rivals, which involve, or seem to involve, professionalism or unsportsmanlike spirit or conduct, or other similar questions. (e) The Board may. at its discretion, declare invalid the election of any captain, manager or assistant manager of any team subject to its supervision, and order a new election; and may also for good cause cancel the engagement of any coach or employee. Pane UO 19 26 B 1 S O N 192 6 F ootball HOWARD DEFEATS MORGAN COLLEGE. SCORE 27-0 UST as it should have been! The Howard “Bisons” set out to keep their goal line clear of all opponent trespassers. Coach Watson’s squad of huskies took the Held Saturday, October 3rd, 1925, against Morgan College, of Baltimore, Md. The Howard Team seemed capable of smashing up the best of its opponents’ lines. They were very weak, however, in their defensive against forward passes. Morgan completed six forward passes out of fourteen attempts. Howard completed only one out of five attempts, thus giving Morgan the edge in the aerial attacks. Howard was far superior in the running attack as fifteen (15) first downs against five (5) by Morgan showed. Gains of live (5), seven (7), and ten (10) yards were common as the “Bisons” marched down the field to Morgan’s goal line. Dan Brown, Dodson, Payne, Tyson, Carter, Warring, Ross and Coles all showed ability in the backfield on the offensive. The line, too, shared in the glory of the gains for the hole was there for the backfield to come through. Smith and Campbell repeatedly charged their man out of the play. Deck McLean, who has just reported, showed his ability as still being of sterling quality. Dokes displayed his usual prowess in his special line of sure tackles. “Biff” Martin had all the pep and diagnosed the plays accurately. Sallie completed the only forward pass of the “Bisons.” Webb, Hall, Simpson and Jefferson all played well. Captain Long was hurt in the first quarter and consequently was unable to direct his men for the remainder of the game. Coach Laws’ team also showed up quite well. The work of Thomas, Captain and right tackle, together with that of Clark, quarterback, was an outstanding feature of Morgan’s game. Howard McIntyre THE LINE-UP Left End Morgan . Long Hawkins Left Tackle ... .... V. Smith Moore . Left Guard ... Webb Lindsay Center Martin Fisher Right Guard . Hall Thomas Right Tackle . Dokes Hill Right End ... Campbell Clark Quarterback Pavne Robinson Left Halfback Dodson Conklin Right Halfback Ross Revemier Fullback D. Brown Officials: Henderson, Refere; Douglass, Umpire: Washington, man. The enthusiasm of the crowd was very great. Not only the college. Medical and Law School contributed to the spectators, but alumni and friends from the city, as well as a very considerable number from Baltimore. were present to cheer the two teams on. The Morgan bench was quite lively at times as aerial passes were effectively completed. Page HI 1926 B ISO N 19 26 HOWARD DEFEATS LIVINGSTONE COLLEGE. SC ORE 21-0 Washington, D. C. Defeating the much tooted Livingstone College aggregation of Salisbury, N. C., in a fast arid exciting game before a large crowd on the University Campus, the Howard “Bisons,” on Saturday, October 10th, won their second consecutive victory of the season by a score of 21 to 0. The aspiring “tar heelers” had just left the South with laurels dangling about them on account of the 18-0 victory over Hampton Institute, of Hampton, Virginia, and had boasted that they would uphold the gridiron honor of the South by scoring on the “Blue and White” boys of tne National Capital. The “Bisons” playing a brand of football far superior to that of last week against Morgan College took the boys from North Carolina into camp by a 21-0 score. The “Bisons” made the Livingstone line look like paper, ripping their way through the Livingstone line almost at will for live, seven and ten yard gains, totaling in all fourteen first downs against three made by Livingstone. The Howard boys scored a touchdown in every quarter except the third. Livingstone opened up with an aerial attack in the second half which failed, as Coach Watson’s boys had profited by last week’s short comings against Morgan. Dan Brown broke through in the first half for a twenty-five yard run and Tyson repeated in the last quarter for twenty yards. Dokes, captain of last year’s team; Smith and Campbell were repeatedly seen to make clean tackles, thwarting every attempt to break through the Howard line. “Tick” Smith, halfback, was hurt on the second play after his substitution for Dodson. The boys from Salisbury, X. C., were unable to withstand the powerful attack of the Washington boys and on their offensive they made only three first downs to Howard’s fourteen. Weeden, fullback of the Livingstone eleven, played a sterling game for his team. Howard Campbell .. V. B. Smith Kelly ..... Martin ---- Jefferson . Dokes ..... Dillard ... Tyson ..... Dodson .... Brown ..... McLean .... THE LINE-UP Positions Livingstone L.K. Clark L.T. Staudifer L.G. Butler C.. R.G. R.T Duncan R.K.. . R.H.B. Reed L.H.B. Low F.B. Weeden Q. B Thirkgild Howard ....................7 7 0 7—21 Livingstone College........0 0 0 0— 0 Substitutions: Terrell for Campbell; Hall for Kelly; Webb for Jefferson; Thomas for Hall; Sallie for Dillard; Smith for Dodson; R. Young for Smith; Williams for Brown; Coles for McLean; Payne for Coles; Burrell for Martin. Officials: Referee, Henderson: Head Linesman, Washington; Umpire, Douglas. Patjc 142 19 26 BISON 1926 HOWARD TRIUMPHS OVER JOHNSON C. SMITH UNIVERSITY SCORE 9—0 Washington, D. C.—On a field full of mud and water the Howard University “Bisons” lined up against the Johnson C. Smith’s “Bulls,” of Charlotte, N. G., in a thrilling football game on the University Campus, Saturday, October 17th. The Bulls won the toss and the “Bisons” kicked oir, the ball landing on Johnson C. Smith’s 15 yard line. All through the first quarter the game was fought in mud, each team testing the other’s strength, the quarter ending with the ball on the “Bull’s” 25 yard line. Howard opened up the second quarter with plenty of drives. Completing a 15 yard pass, Tyson to Brown, and Tyson and Brown gaining through the Bull’s” line, the “Bisons” worked the pigskin to Johnson C. Smith’s 30 yard line. Payne drop kicked a field goal. The “Bulls” opened an aerial attack but were unsuccessful in making many decisive gains. Johnson C. Smith kicked to Howard in the second half and when the ball was lost to Howard on downs they opened up another aerial attack which was equally unsuccessful for them. “Tick” Smith, stellar Howard back, intercepted a pass and ran 60 yards for a touchdown. The extra point kicked by Payne failed. In the last quarter the “Bulls” depended entirely on forward passes which gained them nothing. The “Bisons” seemed to gather power and marched down the field to the “Bulls” three yard line, but lacked punch to put it over. An attempted field goal by Cole failed. The “Bisons” line was a tower of strength, the work of Martin, center, Dokes and Campbell was outstanding. Tyson, Dodson, Brown and Smith did flashy work in the backfield. Payne, quarterback, hurdled the line several times for seven and ten yard gains. The passing of Me Keaton and Caviness of the “Bulls” was exceptionally good. The work of Dockery, end for the “Bulls,” would be hard to duplicate. Howard I'niversify.. Long, Captain . V. B. Smith .. HaO Martin Webb Dokes ........ Campbell Brown ........ Dodson ........ Kinney ........ Coles ......... THE LINE-UP Positions Johnson C. Smith University ......L.E. Dockery ......L.T. L. Steele ......L.G.................... Alston (’.. Buttle ......R.G.... ...... Van Lindingham R.T. J. Harris R.E. T. Steele R.H.B. Gordon L.H.B. Martin ......F.B. Caviness Q.B. Russell Substitutions: Howard—Tyson for Kinney; Payne for Cole: “Tick” Smith for Tyson; Tyson for Brown; McLean for Payne; Cole for McLean. Johnson C. Smith—Smith for Russell; McKeaton for Caviness; Murphy for Harris; Major for Steel; Douglass for Martin. Touchdown: “Tick” Smith; Field Goal: Payne. Johnson C. Smith attempted 22 forward passes and completed six. First Downs: Howard 7. Johnson C. Smith 5. Page V,S 19 26 BISON 19 26 Score: Howard .....................0 3 6 0—9 Johnson C. Smith............0 0 0 0—0 Referee, Mr. Henderson; Head Linesman, Mr. Washington; Umpire, Mr. Douglas. HOWARD UNIVERSITY-WEST VIRGINIA COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE. GAME ENDS IN SCORELESS TIE Charleston, W. Va. The pigskin warriors of West Virginia Collegiate Institute, of Institute, W. Va., and Howard University, of Washington, D. C., battled to a scoreless tie at Laidlev Eield, Saturday afternoon, October 24th, 1925, before a crowd variously estimated as between 4,000 and 5,000. Howard’s eleven lived up to its pre-season reputation as the strongest defensive eleven in colored intercollegiate circles. No team has yet been able to cross her goal line. The game was played on a field full of mud and clay, which made it difficult for the team to get down to its regular stride. Coles, of Howard, forced the breaking of the ground by the great defense of the “Bisons,” picking his men and holding them intact. A whole section in midfield was reserved for Governor Gore of West Virginia and his staff. The Governor arrived shortly before game time and stayed to the end, discussing the plays with J. Walter Barnes, member of the State Board of Control, and President John W. Davis, of West Virginia Collegiate Institute. identity of the players was difficult shortly after the start of the game, due to the condition of the field. Howard started off with the one thought, “we must beat West Virginia.” and scored first down after first down through the line of the “Yellow Jackets.” Howard made seven first downs in the first half to one for Institute. Due to a fumble in the second half. West Virginia marched to Howard’s ten yard line. An attempted end run by the “Yellow Jackets” resulted in a fifteen yard loss as Captain Long, of the “Bisons,” was a little too fast for the boys. Then the “Yellow Jackets” tried the forward pass route but the stellar work of Howard’s backfield crushed everything in the air. At no time did the Institute stand a chance to score. Lowry, of the “Yellow Jackets.” was the most consistent ground gainer, while Wilson and Gaithers played stellar enos. Tvson. of Howard, was Howard’s best ground gainer, but this was due to the interference of that well-coached backfield of the “Bisons.” PLAY BY PLAY First Quarter: Institute kicked to Howard’s 18 yard line and the “Bisons” returned the ball to the 14 yard line. Then a series of lino plunges started, netting only a stand still because it’s hard to get a start standing in a mire. Institute was penalized 15 yards for holding and Howaid made another first down. Howard was again thrown for a loss and w .s forced to kick on its twenty-five yard line. Institute received the ball and ounteo back to Howard’s 30 yard line. Tyson and Brown made another first down on two plavs. Then the sad news, Howard was penalized i5 yards for holding. Howard made six yards and then a fumble, but recovered the ball on the 40 yard line. Institute ga;ned the ball on Pofjc H 5 19 26 BISON 19 26 downs. Seeing that they could not gain on plunges, Turner, the mighty kicker for the Institute eleven, kicked to Howard's one yard line. Howard’s safety man waited for the pill to roll over the line, but the ball stuck in the mud. This forced Howard to kick, Turner catching the ball on his 40 yard line. Turner then tried an o(T side kick but the mire held him safely. Howard made five first downs during the first quarter. Second Quarter: Institute made two short gains and kicked out to Howard’s .‘55 yard line. Again hard luck wrapped her arms around Howard’s neck and Howard was penalized for five yards. A slip and a fumble by Howard made the things look bad, but a kick helped out some. Institute received the ball and made a perfect 14 yard pass, a very pretty one, from Lowry to Turner, but Institute was penalized 15 yards for holding. Branch fumbled and Howard’s team was right on the ball. Brown and Tyson again made a first down on two plays. At this time Coaches Watson and West made a few substitutions: Payne for Coles, Dodson for Tyson and “Deck” McLain was sent in. Neither side could gain as the half ended. Third Quarter: Hodges, of Institute, was substituted for Ward. The third and fourth quarters were marked by punts and fumbles, Institute all of the time playing for breaks, but not knowing how to handle themselves the “Yellow Jackets” could not gain. Most of the time the ball was in Howard’s territory. Howard was forced to punt to their own 40 yard line. Again Turner made a successful pass but gained nothing. With the ball on Howard’s five yard line the “Yellow Jackets” again found that Howard was not playing with them. The quarter ended with Institute being penalized for four yards. Fourth Quarter: Institute seeing that they could not gain punted to Howard’s 30 yard line; Howard fumbled the ball and Institute recovered it. The breaks favored the “Yellow Jackets,” but they were unable to gain an inch against the powerful line of Howard. Neither team gained any ground and the game ended with the ball on Howard's 30 yard line. SUMMARY Howard Long Position L.E West Virginia . Nelson V. B. Smith L.T. Ward Thomas . L.G Sounders Martin Miller R.G.. Anderson Dokes R.T. Stevens Campbell R. E Gaithers Coles Q.B. Turner 1). Brown L.H.B Lowry C. Smith R.H.B. . Johnson Tyson F.B. Branch Substitutions: Payne for Coles: Dodson for Tyson; McLean Payne; Wright for Smith; Hodges for Ward. HOWARD ELEVEN SWAMPS NORTH CAROLINA STATE COLLEGE Score 70-0 Washington. I). C. The Howard University football eleven scored an easy victory over North Carolina State College, of Durham. N. C.. in the game played between the two schools on the University Campus, Saturday, October 31st, 1925, the score being 70-0. Page l .',5 1 9 26 BISON 192 6 The air was filled with Howard passes, with Campbell and Long, the “Bisons” sterling ends, doing the receiving. The “Bisons” used two different teams, one in each half. Both were smooth running machines, which gained ground through the “Tarheels’ ” line at will and broke up every attempt of the North Carolinians chance even to score a first down. Payne, stellar quarterback of the “Bisons.” was in his element. He dropped a field goal from the 35 yard line and added four extra points after touchdowns in the first half as the result of splendidly receiving passes. yTick” Smith, halfback of the “Bisons.” smashed through the line for two touchdowns in the first half. The substituting eleven had no trouble in piling up a score of thirty-three points in the second half. Tyson and Carter carried the ball over twice for touchdowns in the second quarter, and Dodson rushed it across once. Cole drop kicked three extra points after touchdowns out of five chances. Williams and Meekins were the outstanding players of the North Caroline State aggregation. All eyes of the football world are now focused on the game to be played at Washington, Friday. November 6th. between Howard and Wil-berforce, the team which upset Lincoln’s hope for another championship among the “Big Three.” HE LINE-UP Howard University Positions North Carolina State Col. Long .... ......R.E.. Wilson V. B. Smith ... R.T. 0. Kelly Kelly .............. R.G. Gordon Martin ( . Busby Miller L.G. Ingram Dokes..................L.T................... Jones Campbell . L.E. Wilson Payne Q.B. ........ Gouda id c. Smith L.H.B. Grimes Boss ............... K.H.B..... Meekins Brown F.B. Williams Substitutions: Howard—Carter for Ross. Tyson for Brown. Dodson for Tyson, Sally for Long, Jefferson for V. B. Smith. Webb for Kelly, Burrell for Martin, Hall for Miller. Dokes for Price. Dillard for Campbell, Coles for Payne. McLean for C. Smith. Wright for Ross. Substitutions: For North Carolina State—Johnson for Williams. First Downs: Howard 18: North Carolina State 0. Score: Howard .................... 17 20 13 20—70 Officials: Referee, Mr. Henderson; Head Linesman, Mr. Washington: Umpire. Mr. Savoy. HOWARD UNIVERSITY HUMBLES WILBERFORCE FOOTBALL TEAM Score 6-0 Washington. D. C., November 6th.—The Howard University Football Team crushed the hopes of the hitherto unbeaten Wilberforce (Wilber-foree, Ohio) from the west for the championship among colored colleges. Page lid 192 6 B ISO N 192 6 Jn the American League Park, Friday, November 6th, the Howard “Bisons” decisively showed their superiority and clinched the first game for the championship of the “Big Three , out-playing Wilberforce in every department of the game. The lone touchdown of the “Bisons was the result of a series of line plunges which brought the ball to the “Bulldogs' ” 3-yard line. Wilberforce held for three downs. McLean, stellar Howard half-back, completed a pass to Long behind the goal line. Coles failed in the attempt for the extra point. The first half developed into a punting affair between Harding and Williams, Wilberforce’s punters, and Campbell, of Howard, with honors even in the trades. In the second quarter, prior to the end of the half. Wilberforce, by virtue of a kicking exchange, fell heir to the leather on Howard’s 32-yard stripe. Time was called, though before Wilberforce could execute a play. This was the closest that Wilberforce approached to Howard’s goal line. Toward the end of the third quarter, a punt gave Howard the oval in midfield. Carter. Brown and McLean combined to make it a first down on the 35-yard line. Two forward passes were grounded before the quarter ended. Coles, on the first play in the fourth quarter, tried a drop kick. The ball fell 20 yards short of its mark. Wilberforce was penalized 20 yards for holding and Williams kicked to Carter who was felled on Wilberforce’s 40-yard mark. Howard then started the drive which earned the victory. With Coles and Carter as the ground gainers, and aided by a pass, McLean to Long, Howard took the ball to the 3-yard mark. Wilberforce stiffened and held for three downs. McLean then flipped the sphere to Long for the touchdown. “Wu Fang” Ward, the “Red” Grange of Wilberforce. sparkled only once or twice in the second quarter. After that he was silenced. The famous end running plays of Wilberforce were of no avail, practically every one attempted resulted in decided losses. Captain Long of the Howard “Bisons” broke through and threw the much-touted “Wu Fang” Ward for a 10-yard loss. Richie was the outstanding player for the vanquished Wilberforce “Bulldogs”. Howard’s stars sparkled. Captain Long played the best game of his brilliant career at Howard. “Dec” McLean, Brown, “Tick” Smith. Carter, more than proved their right to be considered as among the best backs Howard has ever had. Martin never failed to diagnose the opponents' plays. Dokes and “Bob” Miller, it appears, are sure to be selections for the All-American team of 1925. PLAY BY PLAY First Quarter: Howard opened the game by kicking to Wilberforce’s 10-yard line. The ball was returned 8 yards. Unable to gain ground on an attempted end run, “Force” kicked on the second down to Howard’s 40-yard line. The “Bisons” tried an off-tackle play. This resulted in no gain. Then the capital city boys attempted a forward pass. With a clear field Campbell juggled the ball and the pass was lost. Another was attempted and grounded. Howard kicked to the “Bulldogs’ ” 21-yard line. “Wu Fang” Ward gained 1 yards through the line. The next play “Bob” Miller broke through and threw Richie for a your-yard loss. “Force” was pen- Vtujc i ;r 19 26 BISON 192 6 alized and had to kick. Then ensued a punting duel. The breaks being about even for Campbell of Howard and Williams and Harding of Wilber-force. Late in the quarter Ward attempted an end run but Captain Long dodges his interference and threw the famous “Wu Fang” for a 10-yard loss. Long repeatedly charged through and threw “Force” back for 3, 1 and one 10-yard loss. Howard in possession of ball, gained ground through the line. The quarter ended with “Force” in possession of the ball in her own territory. Second Quarter: The second quarter was a duplication of the first. Wilber fore’s end runs failed and one forward pass completed. Near the end of the half, Williams of Wilberforce on his own 20-yard line booted the oval to Howard’s 10-yard line. By an exchange of punts, Wilberforce had the ball on Howard’s 30-yard line. The nearest they got in the game to Howard’s goal with the ball in their possession. Before they could execute any plays the half ended. Third Quarter: Wilberforce opened the third quarter by kicking to Howard’s 20-yard line. Brown returned the ball to the 40-yard line and Howard was penalized 15 yards, forcing them to kick out of trouble. Wilberforce getting the oval on their 15-vard line fails again in running the ball and kicks. Carter gained 18 yards for Howard on two plays. Wilberforce tightened and Howard kicked to their 12-yard line. Again the ball see-sawed in mid field, neither team getting any decisive advantage. Near the end of the quarter. Howard received the ball in mid-field. Dan Brown hit the line for a first down on Wilberforce's 35-yard line. A forward pass netted seven yards more. Two other passes were grounded. Fourth Quarter: Cole substituting for Payne, attempted a drop kick from the forty-five yard line, which fell short. Wilberforce was penalized 15 yards for holding to their 4-yard bne. and Williams kicked. Carter returning the leather to the “Bulldogs’ ” 40-yard line. Howard opened up the drive which ended in the lone touchdown. McLean plunges for 8 yards. Brown follows for a first down. A forward pass, McLean to Campbell, added 15 yards more. Brown hits the line for a second first down. McLean races for 12 yards more around the end. placing the ball on Wilberforce’s 3-yard line. “Force” held the “Bisons” for three downs. McLean looped the ball to Long for the touchdown. Coles’ attempt for the extra point was frustrated. Howard kicks to the “Bulldogs’ ” 15-yard line. Wilberforce opened up a long forward pass attack which failed miserably. They completed three out of eleven trys which gained in all for them 34 yards. Howard in possession of the ball used line plays and kept the ball well in Wilberforce’s territory. McLean intercepted a pass just before the game ended. Howard by its victory over Wilberforce, not only retained its virgin threshold, but also placed themselves as favorites for the colored football title. Wilberforce had previously conquered Lincoln. 25 to 0. The issue will be decided on Thanksgiving Day when Howard and Lincoln tangle in Philadelphia. Page ns 19 26 BISON 19 26 The Line-Up Howard Position Wilberforce Lone L.E. Lewis Hokes L.T . Gallowav Jefferson L.G Martin C Buchanan Miller R.G Kyle V B Smith R.T. . Slater Campbell R.E. Payne Q.B C. Smith R.H.B L.H.B. Richie Tyson F.B Ward Touchdown—Long. Point after touchdown, misses—Coles. Substitutions: Howard—Brown for Tyson, Webb for Miller, Carter for Ross, McLean for Smith. Coles for Payne, Smith for Brown. Wilberforce—Redding for Williams, Carroll for Lewis. Howard Summary Wilberforce 7 First Downs. 4 8 Forward passes attempted 11 4. Forward passes completed 4 1 1 95... Yards on kick off 100 185 Yards on line plays .... 94 80 1 Fumbles 4 12 Punts 15 530 Yards from punts 190 Referee: Mr. Gibson (Harvard). Umpire: Mr. Savoy (Howard). Head Linesman: Mr. Evans, Wilberforce. SCORE: Howard University .......0 0 0 6—6 Wilberforce University .0 0 0 0—0 HOWARD OVERCOMES ATLANTA UNIVERSITY SCORE 7—0 Washington, D. C. Howard University kept its goal line inviolate in conquering a hard fighting Atlanta (Georgia) University team in a spirited gridiron joust before 5,000 spectators on a rain-soaked, muddy field, at the American League Park, Friday, November 13th. The score was 7—0. The mud running “Bisons” were in real danger only once, when the mud-smeared Crimson Hurricane team threatened Howard's goal line. In the third quarter, Wright, stellar Atlanta University end, intercepted a forward pass and ran 50 yards before he was overtaken and thrown by “Biff” Martin on Howard’s 13-yard line. Atlanta finding it impossible to gain through Howard's line and because of the sea of mud, resorted to a kicking game. The “Hurricanes” kicked on their first downs. Howard resorted many times to kicks, the Page 1',9 19 26 BISON -:- 19 26 exchange being about equal, the edge going to Dodson. Howard's strong right halfback. The thrill of the game came in the last three minutes of play when many were leaving the park firmly believing it a tie game. Payne, Howard Quarterback, tried a drop kick which fell short. Atlanta University recovering the ball kicked to their own 40-yard line. Payne dropped back and hurled a 30-yard pass to Dan Brown, who was thrown on the “Hurricanes” 5-yard line. Payne called on “Tick” Smith to take the ball over. Smith exMbited his sterling qualities which will make him an All Ameri-ican by placing the ball behind A. U.’s goal line. Payne added the extra point. Martin. McLean, Brown and “Tick” Smith played a wonderful brand of football for the Howard “Bisons,” while Wright, sterling end of Atlanta University, upheld the Atlanta University eleven. Play by Play First Quarter: The “Bisons” opened the game by kicking to the At- lantans. They returned the oval ten yards and attempted to gain ground through the “Bisons” line and failed in the attempt. A five yard penalty forced them to kick to Howard, Dodson returning the ball to the Atlanta boys' forty yard line. Brown and Tyson combined their efforts in making a first down through the visitor’s line. Again Howard ploughed through the opponent’s line. A forward pass by the “Bisons” failed in the attempt, the ball going over on the fourth down. At once the “Hurricanes” kicked. Howard again resorted to a line plunge but the Southerners were too quick and broke through and threw the Howard plunger back for a five yard loss. Howard kicked to Atlanta’s 35 yard line. Atlanta returned the kick and Payne brought the oval up the field 10 yards. Time was called to allow the players the use of towels to wipe the mud from their eyes. When play was resumed the Hilltop boys gained 14 yards for a first down. Miller was substituted for Webb who was hurt in a scrimmage. Again Howard hit the line for a first down, Dodson carrying the ball. The “Bisons” worked the ball to the visitor’s 13 yard line. A pass was attempted and failed, Atlanta taking the ball. They kicked from their own goal line out of danger, Payne bringing the ball back to the 35 yard line. Kicks were exchanged by both teams. Payne catching a punt on his own 35 yard line returned it 13 yards before he was stopped. A line plunge netted 7 more yards. The quarter ended on Atlanta’s 45 yard line. Second Quarter: The “Bisons” opened the second quarter with a drive which gave them a first down. % A pass fails, and they are forced to kick, the ball landing on Atlanta’s 5 yard marker. Atlanta kicked back to their 45 yard line. Howard ploughed through the Crimson line for another first down. The ball was so slippery it slid through Payne’s arm as he attempted to skirt the Hurricane’s end. Howard was penalized 5 yards for offside. McLean went for Payne at quarter. Another Howard pass was broken up and the Hilltop boys kicked to Atlanta’s 20 yard line. Immediately Atlanta kicked back to their own 37 yard line. The “Bisons” passed and it was broken up. another was completed for 25 yards. An end run was attempted on the Atlantans 10 yard marker. Here it seemed that the breaks were against the Hilltop boys for a fumble proved costly and broke Page 150 1 9 26 BISON 19 26 up the best chance that they had to score in the period, Atlanta recovering the ball. The Southerners tried to kick out of danger, the ball landing on their 30 yard strip. Ross went in for Brown. Again the “Bisons” fumbled the muddy leather on the Crimson boys 30 yard line. The mudsmeared Hurricanes took heart and tried for their first line play of the period. Gaining nothing this way they resorted to kicking. McLean received the punt and ran 11 yards before he was downed. A pass was completed. McLean gained more ground for a first down. “Tick” Smith went in for Tyson. McLean tried a place kick from the 35 yard mark. It fell short and the “Bisons” forward recovered the ball on Atlanta’s 20 yard tape. Half ends. Third Quarter: Howard came back in the second half with a different back field. They kicked to Atlanta. A fumble gave them the leather on the 18 yard mark. A pass is completed for 10 yards. Howard is penalized for 5 yards. Here they attempted a forward pass which DeLorme, fleet end of the Crimson Hurricanes, intercepted and ran 50 yards before he was overtaken and thrown by “Biff” Martin, Howard’s great center, on Howard’s 15 yard line. The “Bisons” held their opponents for three downs and the visitors tried a place kick from the 30 yard mark. The Bisons were i nand blocked the kick and recovered the ball on the 30 yard line. Howard was penalized 15 yards. Standing on his own 5 yard line, Dodson kicked out of danger to the 40 yard mark. Here ensued a kicking duel, the visitors hoping to get the better of the exchange but their hopes were broken up. Neither team gained any decided advantage. The quarter ended on the “Bisons” 4 yard line. Fourth Quarter: Atlanta opened up the last quarter with an at- tempted drop kick which was blocked and they iost 15 yards. They, however, were fortunate enough to recover the ball and again tried a kick. This kick is blocked also and Howard recovered it. The “Bisons” failed in an attempted end run. “Tick” Smith went in for Carter. Dodson kicked the ball behind the visitors goal line and it is put in play on their 20 yard line. The “Hurricanes” kicked out of danger. “Tick” Smith hit the line for nine yards but Howard was unable to make the first down. They were forced to kick. Atlanta fumbles and recovers the ball. They completed a pass for 10 yards. Another pass fails and the visitors take the ball on their own 10 yard line. They kick once more out of danger. Howard completed another 10 yard pass and two others fail. Once more a fumble gives the Atlantans the oval on their own ten yard line. Again they kick out of danger. Payne goes in for McLean who was hurt. Payne attempted a drop kick from the 30 yard line, but the ball fell short. Atlanta kicked to their 40 yard strip. It was here when many were leaving the park, taking for granted that the game was to end in a tie, that Payne hurled a 35 yard pass to Brown who was dropped on the visitor’s 5 yard line. Payne in the last half minute of play called on “Tick” Smith to carry the ball over. This he did and Payne added the extra point. Here the game ended as the “Bisons” went up the field to kick off. Pafff • 192 6 BISON 192 6 The Line-Up Howard Positions Atlanta Lonjr (Captain)...........L.E.....................Wright V. B. Smith................L.T...........Lamar (Captain) Kelly.....................L.G................ Montgomery Martin......................C.................. Robinson Webb ........... ........R.G................... Ford Dokes R.T. Riley Cambell UK. Clay Dodson R.H Brown L.H. Jones, H. Payne Q.B. McPherson Tyson ....................F.B................... DeLorme Substitutions: Howard—Miller for Webb; Ross for Brown; Smith for Tyson; McLean for Payne; Jefferson for Dokes; Smith for Wright; Brown for Carter; Payne for McLean. Atlanta—Brown lor Montgomery; Jones for McPherson. Touchdown: Smith. Extra point: Payne. Howard, 8 first downs; Atlanta. 0. SCORE: Howard University..............0 0 0 7—7 Atlanta University ............0 0 0 0—0 Officials: Referee, Mr. Henderson (Springfield). Head Linesman. Mr. Savoy (Howard). Umpire, Mr. Washington. Washington, D. C. The Department of Physical Education, through the Howard University Board of Athletic Control, awarded certificates and the Varsity “H” for baseball, track and basketball at the noon-dav assembly held in Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Tuesday, November 24th. The students receiving track certificates are: Harry O. Bright, Mayville, N. J.; John P. Moore, Bellaire, Ohio; Kenneth Hill, Kansas City, Kans.; Joseph F. Robinson, Greenburg. Pa.; George R. 0. Parker, Halethorpe, Md.; Eugene E. James, Philadelphia, Pa.; Clifford O. V. Smith, Hartford, Conn.; Lancess McKnight, Washington, D. C.; William H. Skinner, Jr., Washington, I). C.; Palmer Whitted, Culver, Ind.; Theodore M. Bundrant, Washington, I). C.; Raymond S. Dokes, Noblesville, Ind.; Thomas A. Anderson. Coatesville, Pa.; John L. Young, Janesville, Wis.; Robert D. Miller, Helena, Ark., and Milfred H. Martin, Washington, Pa. Those students receiving certificates and the Varsity “H” for basketball are: William Lawton, Asbury Park, X. J.; William Carpenter, Jersey City, N. J.; Andrew Washington, Washington. D. C.; Andrew Jackson, Springfield, Mass.: William Meroney, Washington, D. C.; Howard Spencer. Baltimore, Md.; Theodore Bundrant. Washington, D. C.; James E. Jones, Philadelphia. Pa.; Rudolph E. Morrow, Greensboro, N. C.; John H. Burr, Coach, Washington, D. C.. and John W. Anderson, Manager, Camden. X. J. Certificates and the Varsity H” for baseball were awarded to the following: Dennis Simpson, Chicago, 111.; John PL Codwell, Houston, Texas; Luther Baylor, Moorestown, X. J.; Lester Braden, New Orleans, La.; Monroe Douglass, Blair, S. C.; Ernest C. Downing, Suffolk, Va.; Archical Roy, Dallas, Tex.; Norman Robinson. Savannah, Ga.; Leo Townsend, Braddock, Pa.; Phineas Bryant, Galveston, Tex.; Lester Johnson, Chicago, 111.; Con- [’aye l‘i} 19 26 BISON 1926 rad Long, Sanford, Fla.; Harry Payne, Andover, Mass.; Clarence I. Smith, Cincinnati, Ohio; Robert Stevens, Kansas City, Kans., and John H. Burr. Coach, Washington. D. C. Dr. E. P. Davis, Chairman of the Board of Athletic Control of Howard University, presented the certificates and the letters. HOWARD ANI) LINCOLN BATTLE TO A TIE Record Crowd—Thousands Journey from Far and Near Howard Throws Lincoln Onslaught Back Three Successive Times Philadelphia, Pa., November 26th—It was a mighty Howard and a reformed and spirited Lincoln that battled to a scoreless tie here at Shibe Park Stadium (American League Park) Thanksgiving Day, November 26th, 1025. A crowd estimated at over fifteen thousand journeyed from far and near to the stadium to see the “Bisons” and “Lions” battle. The day was bleak and raw and the field upon which the gridders battled was muddy and slippery. The crowd was not deterred by the threatening sky, but came adorned in the fashions of the season and bedecked with pennants, banners and souvenir badges of the two schools. Before the game started Howard, in light of their hitherto undefeated team, was ruled favorite. Before the first quarter was well under way Lincoln had the ball in the shadow of Howard's goal. Here the “Bisons” rose to the occasion and held the “Lions and Dodson, playing was most outstanding, kicked the Blue and White out of danger. The game opened with Lincoln kicking to Howard. Brown returned the kick 14 yards. When two attempted line smashes failed, Howard kicked to Lincoln. Lincoln neither was able to gain yardage on line plays and kicked to the “Bisons” 5 yard line. Here Howard rose to the occasion and kicked out of danger. Then the team scored back and forth in midfield. Neither “Bisons” or “Lions gaining any decided advantage. Here Howard attempted a line plunge and Ted Lancaster, stellar Lincoln exchanged kicks, the exchange being in favor of the “Bisons.” On the return of the kick. “Tick” Smith, Howard back, carried the ball 14 yards before being thrown. Dodson on the next play a sweeping end run, gained 20 yards. Here the quarter ended. Second Quarter: The second quarter opened on Lincoln's 28 yard line. Because of the fine work of Lincoln's ends. Howard was unable to gain on line plays. Coles. Howard's quarterback, attempted a drop kick from the 30 yard line which was blocked. Lincoln attempted a forward pass which was knocked down; and then kicked out of danger. Howard again failed on line plays and kicked. Lincoln in returning the punt fumbled and Howard recovered but was still unable to gain ground. The teams see-sawed with neither team taking any decided advantage. Near the end of the quarter with the ball in her possession Lincoln completed a 25 yard forward pass, which took the ball to Howard's 10 yard line. For a moment the PlXJf l.’t.t 19 26 B ISO N 192 6 “Bisons” tightened and the “Lions were unable to gain an inch. They tried a placement kick which went wide of the goal posts. Howard taking the ball on their 20 yard line kicked out of danger. Lincoln tried a forward pass which was incomplete. Another was nipped in the bud by Campbell, Howard’s dependable end, who threw Goodman for a big loss. Lincoln then kicked to Howard and Howard, still not showing any of the form exhibited in other games, failed on line plays. The half ended as the “Bisons kicked to the “Lions. Second Half Begins Third Quarter: In the second half. Coach Watson (Howard) sent in some fresh men to see if Howard could not score in these periods as they had done in the Wilberforce game. The men were “Bob Miller, “Deck McLean, “Red Jefferson. Howard kicked to Lincoln. Lincoln on the first down returned the kick to McLean. Here Howard attempted a sweeping end run but a Lincoln end broke through and threw McLean for a 4-yard loss. Another line plunge failed. Dodson (Howard) kicked. Lincoln used an end run for 10 yards. Howard was penalized 5 yards for off side. Ross went in for Tyson who was hurt in backing up the line. Again the “Lions swept the “Bisons side for 5 yards. They, however, lacked the punch to make another first down and kicked to Howard. McLean received the punt and showed his sterling qualities by reversing his field and dashing 20 yards through the fighting “Lions before he was stopped. “Tick Smith swept quickly by Walker, end, for 20 yards. Again Smith repeated his feat for 10 yards, netting Howard two first downs and 30 yards. Here McLean tried a forward pass which Anderson intercepted and dashed 10 yards. Lincoln gained a first down on the next play. The “Lions” tried an aerial attack which gained for them nothing in three attempts. The quarter ended with Howard kicking to Lincoln. Fourth Quarter: The final period opened with Howard in possession of the ball, determined to prove themselves superior to the “Lions” by scoring. “Tick” Smith circled the end for 5 yards. McLean repeated for four more. The “Lions pulled themselves together and kept the “Bisons from gaining the yard to make first down through the line. Lincoln seemed momentarily to weaken and failed to gain ground. Anderson kicked. Smith gained several yards before he was thrown. Dodson flashing plenty of speed swept the “Lions aside for a 38 yard run before he was brought down on Lincoln’s 30 yard line. The “Bisons” were thwarted on a line plunge and tried a forward pass which Anderson again intercepted. With the ball on their own 30 yard line. Lincoln was penalized 5 yards for off side and was forced to kick out of danger. Howard failed on end runs and kicked. Lancaster broke through and blocked this. Walker recovering the ball ran to Howard’s 10 yard line before he was thrown. Dillard, capable Howard end, broke through and threw Goodman for a 5 yard loss. Again on the 15 yard line Lincoln tried a place kick which went wide. With the ball on their 20 yard line, “Tick Smith, one of the most consistent halfbacks Howard has known, rounded Lincoln’s end for 15 yards. Dodson on the next play rounded Lincoln’s end for 20 yards more. With the ball on Lincoln’s 40 yard line, Carter went in for Ross, but Lincoln tightened and Page 15} 1 9 26 BISON 19 26 Carter was unable to gain any yardage on another end run. Payne went in for McLean and Burrell for Martin. With but a few minutes left to play the “Lions” and “Bisons” fought in midfield. The classic ended before one was able to determine who might in the next few minutes win. Individual stars of the game were McLean, “Tick” Smith and Dodson for Howard and Anderson, Lancaster and Hibbler for the “Lions.” McLean proved the most consistent ground gainer, while Smith gave numerous exhibitions of broken field running that were spectacular. THE LINE-UP Howard Positions Lincoln Long l.e. Lancaster Smith L.T Nichols Miller L.G Hobson Martin c. Toodle Webb R.G. Calloway Dokes R.T Grasty Campbell R.E. Walker Dodson L.II.B. Morris Smith, “Tick” R.H.B. Goodman Coles Q.B. Brown Brown F.B Anderson Substitutions: Howard—Sallie for Long; Long for Sallie; Webb for Kelly; McLean for Coles; Tyson for Brown; Dillard for Campbell; Ross for Tyson; Campbell for Dillard; Tyson for Brown; Burrell for Martin; Payne for McLean. Lincoln—Hibbler for Goodman; Morris for Taylor; Walker for Pope; Shatter for Wilson. Score: Howard University ..............0 0 0 0—0 Lincoln University .............0 0 0 0—0 Referee, Mr. Gibson. Umpire, Mr. Henderson. Field Judge, Mr. Washington. Head Linesman, Mr. Wright. Washington, I). C. Special exercises in recognition of Howard’s undefeated football team, the University Band and the Board of Athletic Control were held in Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, on the University Campus, at the noon-day assembly Wednesday, December 2nd, 1025. The football team was the guest of honor, having seats on the platform, while the members of the University Band were also present and rendered selections during the exercises. Before a crowded chapel of cheering and jubilant students. President Durkee made mention of the unusual record of Howard’s 1025 football team, stating that the goal line had not been crossed this season. He then introduced the Chairman of the Board of Athletic Control of the University, Dr. E. P. Davis, who warmly commended the team and said that this year’s team was undoubtedly “the best in the history of the school.” Vage l‘ 1 9 26 BISON 1926 Dr. Emmett J. Scott. Secretary-Treasurer of the University, who manages the business affairs of the Board of Athletic Control, was introduced and praised the exceptional record of the team this season and brought to mind the outstanding work performed by “Biff” Martin, a Howard goal line, the only time it was really threatened during the whole the IIoward-Atlanta game, who had got away and was headed for the Howrd goal line, the only time it was really threatened during the whole season. Dr. Scott also praised the exceptional work of Coach L. L. Watson. Director of the Department of Physical Education, and Charles West, former IflKshington and Jefferson College star, his assistant. He also made mention of the splendid cooperation of the University “rabble” in helping the team put over their victories. Mr. Edgar P. Westmoreland, a former Howard football player, at present a member of the faculty of the Armstrong Technical School, and a former member of the Board of Athletic Control of the University, was introduced. He substantiated Dr. Davis’ statement that “Howard” this year had the best football team in the history of the instituion. Coach Wason. in his remarks, showed by statistics the splendid record of the Howard team. During the eight games played this season Howard has earned 140 points against 0 for her opponents. Howard was able to gain 81 first downs against 25 for her opponents. This, in itself, he said, is a splendid record, for any team able to hold another team in its class to three first downs in a single game is usually considered an exceptional one. The Captain of the football team. Edgar A. Long, was called upon to speak. He thanked the administration and the Board of Athletic Control for the wonderful support and encouragement given the squad throughout the entire season. Caotain Long also praised the splendid coaching tactics used by Coaches Watson and West, and expressed the thanks of the squad to the coaches. Coach West and Sergeant Dorcy Rhodes, Director of the University Band, were asked to stand amid the hearty cheers of the student body. The assembly closed with the singing of the “Alma Mater.” HOWARD’S WONDERFUL FOOTBALL SEASON Howard Board of Athletic Control Meets. Coach Watson’s Eleven Put Up An Unbeatable Defense With a Consistent Offense The Season’s Statistics as Discussed by I)r. Davis Washington, D. C. A meeting of the Board of Athletic Control. Howard University, was held Thursday, December 3rd, Howard University Campus. Present at the meeting were the following: Faculty Representatives: Dr. E. P. Davis, Chairman, Dean D. O. W. Holmes and Dr. St. P lmo Brady. Alumni Representatives: Mr. James M. Carter, Washington. I). C. and Dr. J. E. T. Camper, Baltimore. Md. Studqnt Representatives: Messrs. E. P. Lovette, W. F. Lawton and John E. Codwell. Dr. Emmett J. Scott, Secretary-Treasurer, who manages the business affairs of the Board of Page loti 19 26 B 1 SO N 1 926 Athletic Control and Captain L. L. Watson, Director of the Department of Physical Education and Coach of the football team. The tentative schedule for next year was canvassed at length and financial report submitted of the football season just closed, together with preliminary financial report of the Howard-Lincoln Classic played at Philadelphia on Thanksgiving Day. Pending certain correspondence the football schedule for next year will not be announced at once. In the meantime it has been voted by the Board of Athletic Control to proceed with the organization of a Collegiate Athletic Association to be composed of institutions of college grade. Further announcement regarding this matter will be made later. The Board authorized the issuance of a formal statement by Dr. E. P. Davis, Chairman of the Board, reviewing the football season at Howard during the past year. The statement furnished by Dr. Davis follows: “It is interesting at this time to review the record of Howard football teams as coached by Captain L. L. Watson, Director of the Department of Physical Education. Howard University. Captain Watson had charge of the coaching at Howard during the seasons 1923 and 1925, and proved each season that Howard had an unbeatable defense and a steady effective offense. Eight games were played during each of the seasons he coached as follows: Howard 7. 1923 Agricultural Technical Institute Opponents 0 13 15 Lynchburg Livingstone 0 0 10 0 7 Wilberforce 0 19 .Petersburg 19 Hampton 6 6 Lincoln 6 96 19 Howard’s average—12. Opponents’ average—2:, s 1925 Howard Opponents 1st Downs Score 1st Downs Score 15 27 Morgan College 5 0 14 21 Livingstone 3 0 7 9 .1. C. Smith 5 0 7 0 West Virginia 2 0 18 70 N C. State College 0 0 7 6 Wilberforce 4 0 8 7 Atlanta University 0 0 5 0 Lincoln University .... 7 0 81 140 26 0 Av. 10 « 17l o S' 0 Pmjc . 7 19 26 BISON 19 26 These records were made against the most formidable rivals in the country and not against nondescript teams. A review of the records of our opponents for the seasons mentioned will show that they were going at top form. “A remarkable feature of this accomplishment is that in each season Coach Watson was forced to take a group of men whose ability he did not know and mould it into a machine to play some of the best teams in the country. Not only were they top-notch teams, but in almost every case they wer Veteran teams with the same coaching system directing them for a college generation or more. “A short while ago, Yost, the famous Michigan Coach, took occasion to praise his 1925 team. He called it the best team he had ever coached. (He has coached for more than 20 years.) He stressed the fact that his team showed its greatness by holding a conference team to three first downs. This statement was given wide publicity and heralded as a great accomplishment. How many have noted Watson’s record at Howard. His 1925 team held N. C. State College to a 70-0 score and 18-0 first downs; and the strong Atlanta University team to a 7-0 score and 8-0 first downs. Yost lost several games Watson has not lost a game in his two years of coaching at Howard. “Yost is conceded to be one of the greatest coaches in the country and his praises are sung every where. Watson is a much younger man who does his work in a quiet, unassuming manner. He has an exceptionally good record and a splendid future. “Watson, during the past year, has done remarkably well. We call upon Howard alumni, student body, officers and teachers to give him a hand, aud a little relief from being unduly harassed. When Percy Haugh-ton first went to Columbia from Harvard his team lost most of its games. Did Columbia heckle him? No. They came out strongly in a resolution re-afiirming their confidence in him and his ability to produce a winner the next year, and he did. Watson’s first season has been a howling success. We hope for an even greater success in 1926.” Washington, D. C. As a final close to the 1925 football season, a banquet was tendered the members of the Howard Football Squad on Friday evening, a December 18th in the University Dining Hall on the University Campus by the Board of Athletic Control and University Administration in token of its appreciation of the wonderful record made by the men who represented Howard on the football gridiron. Dr. J. Stanley Durkee, President of the University; Dr. Emmett J. Scott, Secretary-Treasurer; and Dr. E. P. Davis, Chairman, and all members of the Board of Athletic Control were present at the banquet to personally extend congratulations to Coach Watson and the men on the squad. Announcement was made of the names of the members of the squad who are to receive the University “H” this year. They are: Edgar A. Long. Captain, Clarence I. Smith. Vernon B. Smith. Robert D. Miller. Milfred H. Martin. Harry T. Webb, Raymond S. Dokes, Louis F. Campbell. Joseph N. Dodson. John H. Coles. Carroll W. Sallie, Lionel Deckle McLean. James C. Tyson, Hughlon M. Kelley, Joseph F. S. Carter, John P. Moore, Manager; Page i.jft 1 9 26 BISON 1926 George Jefferson, L. Lloyd Burrell, Jr.. Harry H. Payne, Hilry C. Thomas, Garrett A. H. Price, Daniel W. Brown, James Dillard and Edgar M. Ross. Following the announcement of the names of the letter men, they left the banquet room to ballot for the election of the Captain of the football team for the 1926 season. V. B. Smith, the man who has played such a sterling game for Howard during the past three seasons as left-tackle, was unanimously 'elected. In a brief speech Smith pledged the best in him to hold the Howard football team next Fall up to the traditional high standard of former years. CAPTAIN EDGAR A. LONG Page ISO 19 26 n 1 S O N 19 26 Puyc 160 CAPTAIN R. C. JONES 1926 BISON 19 26 The Track Team HATEVER may be said of the Past and the Present the Future gives us a different picture. The athletic dream of several years having culminated in a reality; a new cinder path will be completed before the season is over; the largest delegation of candidates ever assembled for one specific purpose; what element can stem the tide of track progress? Following the dedication of the new gymnasium a host of track can-didates staggered out singularly and in pairs to buckle down to the serious business to land another victory for Howard. With every member of the squad present or accounted for, real work in the preparation for the forthcoming events is under way. Apparently, there is not a single athlete who has reported thus far, who is not enjoying the best of health. Those who have been training in inclement weather and under adverse circumstances have clearly shown the benefits of preliminary work. With the exception of Shelvin, the four horsemen, Jones, Bright, Jason and Hill, who have carried the Blue and White to victory on many occasions, are back teaching the young candidates some of their old tricks. Among the new candidates who have been under the close scrutiny of the coaches’ watchful eyes, when the preliminary trials for the U. of P. Relay Carnivals were contested for, E. Williams and J. Langston proved most formidable. Except for the annual sojourn to the U. of P. Relay Carnivals, April 23rd, 24th, there will be no contest on the local field until May 8th at which time athletes from all parts of the country will assemble to match their talent against the sturdy lads who hsjye for many years held the Blue and White far beyond reproach. Following this event the satellites of many athletic wars will embark for Baltimore where they will display their natural ability. Not being satisfied with their present achievements they will pitch camp at W. Va. Collegiate Institute sometime in the aforesaid month, and there in a triangular meet with the aforementioned school and Wilber-force, will conclude their year’s program. With the present facilities and the available material the improbable becomes the inevitable. A new day is dawning. Deep into the recesses of tomorrow one can see aged old records which have hung for decades fading before this galaxy of stars like the mist before the morning sun. When the year’s statistics will have been collected Howard’s name will garnish those rare pages only to he replaced each successive year by new ones. To the coaching staff has been added none other than Charles West, who for two successive years was International Pentathlon Champion and a member of the 1924 Olympic Team. It bids fair to say with his acquisition the achievements of this year will far surpass all previous ones. R. C. Jones. Captain ’26. Page ici 19 26 BISON 1 9 26 Page 102 19 26 BISON 19 26 Baseball OWARD’S prospects for a baseball team this year are exceptionally bright. In fact, the team this year promises to rival the famous teams of the days of Sykes, Oliver and the famous combination of those years. The majority of the better men of last year’s team are back and numerous recruits of scholastic reputations are out snapping the old pill around the diamond. The candidates reported to Coach Burr on March 15th. Among them were our fighting Captain Monroe, s. s., “Turkey” Codwell, Mgr. and 2 b.. Smith, c. f., Slade, p., Hoy, p., Simpson. 1 b., Braden. 3 b., Wharton, C., Payne, 1. f., Stevens, r. f.. all veterans of one or more seasons. Among the new men who show promise are Prudhomme, a pitcher with a peculiar side arm delivery, Patterson a finished outfielder, Cox a third baseman of real ability and a smashing hitter and Jack Coles, All-American quarterback and second baseman of rare ability and also a good natural hitter. To reinforce the catching department there are Big Jefferson and “Duck” Davis. Basketball v- t lOWAKD’S basketball team of 1026 went through a successful ro EBB season winning 17 and losing 1 games. The team under the pnSagjja y capable tutelage of Coach Burr, though losing twice to Morgan, 3j once to Wilberforce and once to the Athenians of Baltimore, made its triumphant way thru the most difficult schedule of any college quint in the country. Twice the fast Simmons team was defeated, Morehouse once, West Virginia twice. Fisk and Storer each were counted among the victims. Our dearest rival, Lincoln, was twice given a set back. The season was featured by a ten day trip on which the team lost only one game to Wilberforce, winning five. The personnel of the squad: Capt. Lawton, A. Berry, Spears. Bun-drant, Johnson, Wright, Simpson, Washington, Meroney, Mitchell, Coates and Hill made one of the best aggregations of finished basketballers ever assembled at a Negro College. Page lti.1 Howard. Old Howard, your sons love you so Rah! Rah! Rah! Howard, Old Howard, where’er they go, So, strike for your Mater; Fight for your school, boys Strike for Old Howard, Fight for Old Howard, Die for Old Howard, dear. Page lGh “(Die (Halleru 9 WILBERFORCE AT HOWARD ATLANTA AT HOWARD TURKEY DAY 1 11.1. OF FUN 1 92 6 - BISON 1926 Have You Heard These? Son: “Well, Dad, I just ran up to say “Hello.” Dad: “Sorry, my boy, your mother just ran up to say ‘goodbye’ and took all my change.” rof: “Name an island possession of the United States.” Stude: “Huh? Why a-” Prof: “Correct.” Ann: “You aren’t so awfully attractive, you know. Very few nice girls would marry you.” Dan: “Oh, well, a very few would be enough.” Shopkeeper: “I don’t like the ring of this half dollar.” Customer: “What do you want for fifty cents, a peal of bells?” He: “What’s in a name?” She: “There’s a lot in Launcelot.” He: “Mary is certainly an optimist.” She: “How come?” He: “She never wears hiking shoes when motoring.” Bell Hop: “Did you ring, sir?” Guest (Who has been ringing for half an hour) “No, I was tolling, I thought you were dead.” Ed: “This harp seems to sing to me that you love me.” Co-ed: “But, boy friend, that’s not a harp, it’s a lyre.” Prof: “The Law of Gravity is what keeps us on the earth.” Dumb Dora: “But, sir, how did we stick on before the law was passed?” Fuzzy: “These ruins are 5,000 years old.” Wuzzy: “Awgwan, it’s only 1926 now.” “She’s so dumb that when a teacher told her he’d give her a make-up exam, she brought her cosmetics with her.” Page 172 19 26 BISON 1 9 26 —and These? Cop: Keep inside those lire lines, willya?” But I'm a reporter.” Cofn Well, if you want to know anything about the fire read this evening's paper.” Freshman: Will I have to wait long for a shave?” Barber: Years, my boy, years.” Prof. Coleman: What is density?” Stude: “I can’t define it, but I can give you an illustration.” Prof. Coleman: “The illustration is good, sit down.” Say. are you the guy with the falsetto voice?” “Naw, with the false set o’teeth.” • ••••• Speaker: I feel happy to see all these bright and shining faces before me this morning.” Sudden application of forty-five powder puffs. Advice to the thin: “Don’t eat fast.” Advice to the fat: “Don’t eat Fast.” He asked her for a forget-me-not. but she gave him tu-lips.” lie: On what grounds does your father object to me?” She: On any grounds within a mile of the house.” Page 171 Lr ing- Corner Sr N c. Or Me- w Gr r CHRlAF f.X-CHBfnP 19 26 n IS 0 N 19 26 —and These? Mope: “That was a pretty crusty thing to do.” Dope: “What was?” Mope: “Trying to makea huckleberry pie without any huckleberries.” Young Lady Shopper: “If this is an all wool rug. then why is it labelled cotton ?” Cohen: That, madam, iss to deceive der moths.” Izzy: “What's the difference between ammonia and pneumonia?” Dizzy: “I'll bite. What is it?” Izzy: Ammonia comes in bottles and pneumonia comes in chests.” The Effects of College Freshman (to instructor): “Will you please repeat the question. Professor?” Junior: What?” Senior: Huh?” Page 176 Do Not Fail To Read a Single Thing On The Pages Following XXXXX5C X XXXXXXXXXXX G XXXX C XX C X XXXXX)« THREE YEARS OF SATISFACTORY SERVICE AT HOWARD HAS GAINED US OVER 500 STEADY PATRONS We Invite Your Patronage ARCADE SUNSHINE CO., Inc. Launderers, Cleaners Dyers J. FI. Flarmon, Jr., '26. Agent ROOM 208 CLARKE HALL NOTICE: MrJVilliam E. Allen, Jr. will •.uccccd Mr. Harmon a agent in the fall. J. V. MULLIGAN College, School and Fraternity JE WELER Medals Cups Plaques 111 0 F STREET N. W. Washington. D. C. I I PHOTOGRAPHS “The Kind 'That Please” THE SCURLOCK STUDIO You Street at Ninth Liberty Life Insurance Co. of ILLINOIS The Company with a Future for the Young Man BRANCH OFFICE. 7 I 5 FLORIDA AVE., N. W. Washington, D. C. W. ROSCOE WILKS. SUPERVISOR j XXXXX;C XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXJOC XXX?C XXXXXXXXXXX C XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX: jj S 0 XXXXXXXXXXx XX?-. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UNIVERSITY BARBER SHOP First Class Tonsorial Service J. Alexander Upshur, Proprietor 2211 GEORGIA AVE.. N. W. Washington, D. C. Eyes Examined and Glasses Fitted All Adjustments Attended To Immediately OSCAR QUIVERS REGISTERED OPTOMETRIST 928 YOU ST., N. W. North I I 43 MAXWELL’S The Book Shop Joseph Maxwell, Proprietor High School, College and Technical Books Stationery and Sundries Fountain Service Ice Cream Ices Open Nights Until 8.30 2016 GEORGIA AVE., N. W. POTOMAC 68 -FLOWERS RICH AND RARE Jesse C. Powell Florist FRESH CUT FLOWERS 801 FLORIDA AVE., N. W. Phone. North 2509 Reasonable and Prompt William E. Cobb Printer 999 FLORIDA AVE.. N. W. Phone, North 7286 C XXXXXXXXXX;CCC XXXXJe XX:p;XXXXXXJCXXX; REYNOLD’S The Prudential PHARMACY Bank 717 FLORIDA AVE., N. W. Prescriptions, Drugs Under U. S. Government Chemicals,' foilet Articles Supervision Sundries, Soda, Cigars and Tobacco A Rapidly Growing Institution GEORGIA AVENUE Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent EUCLID STREET. N. W. Savings and Checking Accounts Phones: Columbia 10329-10 188 $ 1 Starts an Account Waffle-Coffee REID’S Shoppe CORNER Music Men’s Wear C. R. Scott, Proprietor 807 FLORIDA AVE.. N. W. Corner llth YOU STS.. N. W. XXXXXXXXXXXXXX G XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 0 XXXX XXXXX}C X 0 XXXXX 0 XXXXXXXX 'XXXX) XXX fXX OG XXXX C i X - C XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX ;X The Faculty and Senior Class of Howard University purchase their caps and gowns from The Parkcr-Bridgct Company for the same reason the student body buy their apparel here—P. B. Clothes are always priced consistent with their high quality. Parker-Bridget Co. PA. AVE. 9th ST.. N. W. Washington, D. C. THE UNIVERSITY SHOP “We Clothe the Man from Head to Foot” 506 9th STREET. N. W. Brooks Old Log Cabin Sweets Home Made Candies A Special Line of Assorted Chocolates A Product by Colored Workmen 69c a Pound ICE CREAM AND ICES in Boxes 1938 NINTH ST.. N. W. THE LOCAL DRUG STORE WITH A NATIONAL REPUTATION” Your confidence in this store gives employment to four Howard Graduates. Phones: North 1067-17 34 Phones. North 2358-2359 Benj. H. Hunton Successor to Robert L. McGuire 9th YOU STS.. N. W. Washington. D. C. XXXXXXXXXXX ; XXXXXXXXXXX- tXXX XXXX 3 XXXXXXX iC XXX C XXXXXXXXXXXXXX , NOTES TYPEWRITTEN Speed i what you need. To get those notes right in the lead. My price is very cheap And it's really hard to bent. COME IN AND SEE GEORGE McNEALY Room 22 1 Clarke Hall Good Eats Our long culinary experience is your assurance of receiving perfect food service when you eat with us. ■ 11 MU im THURSTON’S Purveyor of Fine Food Since 1916 2356 SIXTH STREET. N. W. Washington, D. C. If you have been to Howard You know PASSON If you are going to Howard You will know PASSON The Cleaner and Presser CEORGIA AVE. at TRUMBULL ST.. N. W. Washington Shoe Repairing Co. PRATHER’S Claude Petrone. Prop. ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FEET NEAT Beauty Parlor We Repair All Kinds of Shoes. No Job Too Hard Barber Shop 638 FLORIDA AVE.. N. W. Washington. D. C. Milady and Gents CHARLES LAM First Class Service LAUNDRY at Reasonable Rates Appointments by Telephone 2906 CEORCIA AVE.. N. W. Phone North 10119 Washington, D. C. 1942 9th ST.. N. W. SERVICE OUR WATCHWORD A service that makes our policy holders feel that they are members of one big family has been the constant aim of our organization throughout the twenty years of our existence. We have permitted nothing to deviate us from this policy—not so much because of the profit that might accrue from it—but because of the personal satisfaction that is derived by one’s own consciousness in rendering a worthwhile service to his fellowman. Quite often our policy holders refer to THE NATIONAL BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY as a Corporation with a soul , and we arc trying to be just that. WE HAVE A POLICY FOR YOUR EVERY NEED The National Benefit Life Insurance Co. 609 F STREET. N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. Compliments of THE WEBSTER STUDIO Art Photographers Always Showing the Latest Styles in Men s Shirts, Neckwear, Hosiery Knickers, Golf Hose, Hats and Caps BROWN’S FOR QUALITY Phone, North 2527 BROWN’S CORNER 7th AT TEA ST.. N. W. Wnahington, D. C. JACK’S The Student’s Friend SCHOOL SUPPLIES and LIGHT LUNCHES HOWARD PLACE at GEORGIA AVE. XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXJiX xxxx This illustration shows a typical CDX instalbt' tion. The wall mounting panel here used is of sdid mahogany, and cun be fur' niched at an additional cost of 5xo.oo. There Is No Sub- stitute for Safety The Victor CDX is 100% Electrically Safe. The Only Dental X-Ray Unit Without a “Don't 45,000 Volts at Tube Ter-minals. 3'inch penetration. 10 mil' liamperes regardless of line fluctuations. No floor space required. Hundreds of satisfied users know the wonders of a safe, sane Dental X-Ray Unit. VICTOR X-RAY CORPORATION Dental Department 2012 Jackson Blvd. Chicago 2 ENGRAVING PRINTING BINDING l4 iam 6. p ad. President Charles 7 7ay or. ktce-Prws. Harry J. 7frad. Srcy-Pvas. •-,,e JRoacl'TaijIor Comp an u j r--1 —Price + Quality + Service C J Printers and ‘ Publishers tom bard and South Streets J altimore- i AWW } QEOKgBE B0OSS.Jr. P. B. X. CALVERT 1600 «I Remember Ike Producers of This Publication, 1 r Seniors1. Sophomores! C'DC Juniors! Freshmen! e want one Representative in every Class in your School who has TURN TIME INTO MONEY €] Several of our College Sales Representatives have found it possible to derive a nice income to help them finance their education and at the same time always have spending money. We oiler you the same opportunity. One of our representatives earned nearly one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) in commissions last scholastic year and no doubt will exceed that amount this year. €] We will give you every support and will arrange your continuing the representation during the following years should we believe it to be to our mutual advantage. f] Write your application, outlining your qualifications fully, in your own hamiuriimx- We advise your doing so immediately as only one representative will be appointed in each class. €] Your letter should include name of School, College, or University, your class next year, and your photograph. A Snapshot will do. The Read-Taylor Press ENGRAVING : PRINTING : BINDING BALTIMORE Tcitpbmft CALVERT P ? Howard University WASHINGTON. D. C. FOUNDED BY GENERAL O. O. HOWARD J. STANLEY DURKEE. A.M.. Ph D.. D.D.. Pre.ident EMMETT J. SCOTT. A.M.. LL D.. Secretary-T rensurer The Capstone of Negro Education PURPOSE Fo provide the I welve Million Colored people of the United States with College I rained and Professional leaders through its courses in the Arts, the Sciences, in Education. Public Health and Hygiene. Music. Engineering, Medicine. Dentistry. Pharmacy, Religion, and Law. Students may enter for Collegiate Work at the beginning of any quarter. REGISTRATION SUMMER QUARTER.................June 21. 1926 AUTUMN QUARTER............Sept. 24. 25. 1926 WINTER QUARTER.................January 3. 1927 SPRING QUARTER.............March 19. 1927 FOR CATALOGUE AND INFORMATION WRITE F. D. WILKINSON. Registrar HOWARD UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON. D. C.
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