Lincoln University - Lion Yearbook (Lincoln University, PA)

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14 LINCOLN NEWS JAMES K. STEELE “Chi'’ conics from Wendall Philips High Srliool. Chicago. III. Was a mem- ber of Dice ( luh in .'i iS; L 'Varsity fool hall mail in '25. Is a member of all class alhlelie aclivilics. “Chi is very sealimcnlal as is evi- ■IciicimI from I lie soul inspiring music dial pours forlli from his violin. Ili plans lo sluilv meilicine al Illinois l.’niversily. Hobble—Athletics WILLIAM A. WARE Bill comes from Plcasunlvillo High. New .Jersey. Hill is noleil for liis sinnolhness . When In roomeil with Kggir Thompkiiis. Ihe I wo useil In Iry In ••oiilshine each oilier, hul now. well?? Hill was Assisi - anl Manager of Haskelhall in ‘28. ami .Manager in ‘2SL Is a member of all I lie class alhlelic I earns. Is a memher of Kappa Alpha Psi. Plans lo sillily meilicine al Moharry. Hobble— Heart-Breaklno. JOSEPH L. WILLIAMS Torrible Torror Terrible Terror is a graduate of Hooker T. Washington High School nf Norfolk. Virginia, lie came lo Lincoln in bis Soph- omore year ami from Mien on lie has workeil up in I o Ihe group of Ihe inimorlals. Williams is inslruclor in biology ami obviously a very thorough student in all of Ihe sciences. Mis hobby is biology anil cbeinislry. I'pon gradualing from Lincoln lie expresses Ihe desire In alleiul MrOill .Medical I'nivcrsily. Canada. RALPH WRIGHT is a gradualc of Dunbar High School. Washington. D. 1. Ilalpli came here in his Senior year, so lie had mil much lime In altilialc himself with extra curricula aclivilics. lie is a member of Omega Psi Phi. Plans medicine as his lire's work. Hobble—Sports HONOR MEN FOR FIRST SEMESTER Monroe Davis Dowling Carroll Xavier Holmes Lames Langston Hughe Shirley Haskerville David Hernard Hrudlcy John Donald Huller I'oye Oeorge Davis l''ranklin H. Diggs W. T. V. Konlainc lames Kdward Orccn Jesse K. Anderson ( . .James Chapman Kdiniind M. DuIVy. Jr. Agnew boss Kwing Harold A. Kendersoii lloderick Reuben l''ox SENIOR HONOR MEN FIIIHT (SIIOI P Robert Edward Hurst SKCOND OllOCP Howard McLean Jason Melvin Wyi lilfe Mason Joseph Leroy Williams Hilaries (iaruell Lee Mark Kdgar Parks Tbi'odore (’diaries Williams Leonard Janies Marlin I'lysscs Simpson Tale SOPHOMORE HONOR MEN I1’I It ST CHOI P Frank Augusta DeCosta Leroy Dennis Johnson Theodore Frederick Walker SKCOND OIIOI'P William .M. D. (Mark Oeorge W. Ilunlcr Hoy Wemlall Hoseboro Jell'crsnn Deveaux Davis Vernon Alon .o Overton John Allen Soul hall. Jr. Orover Cleveland Hawley Hymn Karbeaux Heed Samuel Oovan Stevens John Thomas Svdnor JUNIOR HONOR MEN RUST OIIOI'P Charles Thomas Holloway SKCOND OHOKP John Hryanl Oreene. Jr. Waller K. Longshore llcrberl S. Harris. Jr. Stanley Lyuloii William Arlliur Jackson Thomas Carr Mcl-'all (Memenl Mervin Jones Corey Oswald Mileheil Alon .o Kelly Nnlhnn Allen Morion Julian Krancis Murray Henri Nelson Myrick Charles l-Taukliii Norris William Kdward Temple FRESHMEN HONOR MEN KI It ST OIIOI'P Edward L. Mais SKCOND OllOtJP Oeorge Thomas 11 ■ 11 is Havmoml Haleigh Perkins Laurence D. Howard Krnesl O. Phields. Jr. Waller II. Jones Jesse Hernaril Plummer Wilfred N. Mais Kbcb'ii Oregory llidierls James Mallhew Mason William Thomas lingers Osceola Dubois Moore Harold Arlliur Seabourne Howard Kmery Writ Id Clarence Iiliiin Shellon Norman Smith John Kin I on Speller Paul Suplee Terry William Henry Timn p-u A. Krederick Williams

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LINCOLN NEWS I'I GEORGE A. JONES Chubbie” rumps from Trrlmir:il High Srlioul a( Harrisburg. lias been a iiiem- lirr of orchestra during his entire slay. Is a member of Omega Psi IMii. Ghuhbie is a man wlm seldom smiles, so Irani ( smile, Jones, and show your prelly teeth. IMans lo sludy medirinc al How- ard. Hobbie—Chemistry WILLIAM KIRKWOOD JACKSON Kirk” Instead of being called Lion-hearted . Kirk is known as I lie Cruel-hearted. For reasons, ask many pertain damsels in Die vi- cinity of Philadelphia. “Kirk” comes from Central High School. Philadelphia. Is a member of I lie Glee Club and track Irani. A member loo. of Inlra-.Mural basket-ball Irani, lie is a Yaphnerile, also. He plans to study medicine. Hobbie—Breaking Hearts. JOSEPH MEADDOUGHS Pat-hands Joe comes all (lie way from l.illle llock, Arkansas. Joe is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Krai era ily. Is a graduate of and founder of the nightly-meeting pinochle club. Having specialized in this course he plans to leach il while studying medicine al Michigan ('Diversity. Hobbie— Pinochle, pinochle, pinoohle . WILLIAM K. LEFTRIDGE “Bud “Hurl came lo Lincoln in I he midst of winter of '28 from the University of Pittsburg. Previous to his college work he attended South Hill's High School. “Hud has had quite a varied aimeiic ca- reer. having played basket ball with I lie llolv Cross live in Pittsburg and lie was also successful in making (lie squad upon his arrival al Lincoln, lb1 is also quite a songster, having made the (Her Club upon his arrival on Ihe campus, lie is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha and he conlemplales a business career for tin future. COREY OSWALD MITCHELL Mussolini hails from (iermanlown High School. Philadelphia. Pa. IIis great- est hardship is to tear himself loose from the many “pretties1' who pester him constantly for autographs, pictures, smiles, etc. Was president of Student Council in '28. Belongs to Omega Psi Phi Fra- ternity. Member of the 'Varsity track team I. 2, 3 and L Plans lo simly medicine. Hobbie—Reading. FRANK B. MITCHELL Big Mltoh' Milch conies from (iermanlown High School of I'linaiieipiiia. Pa. lie is truly an exponent of extemporaneous oratorical and ecclesiaslical ability as well as a thorough French conversationalist. One should never want for joy or laughter or humor when he is around, for he is Ihe very essence of humor itself. Milch has display- ed his ability unusually well on Ihe track. 11«' was track captain 3 and t. Vice President of Athletic Association 3. Vice President of Senior Class 3 and President of Vaphners and a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Following in his Dad's footsteps he is (heologicallv iuo'.’.acd. ELMER NEAL Wilburfopce Slim “Slim , who is about “seven-fool-four . conies from W:l:..:; force. Ohio. Hr is an alfable personage, always in a jnllv mood, and never speaks without having thought twice. Ih is an orator of no mean note. He won the Junior Oratorical Contest, '28. Was one of the winners loo. of the John Wanamaker Bible, '28. Slim is in- structor in Philosophy. Plans to sludy law at Harvard. Hobbie— Being a peripetetio . MARK E. PARKS Markie “Markie is another of the up-slate boys and a graduate of George Washington High School, New York City, lie is a very dil- igent student, hi fact, an honor student for .Hire four years. .Member of Bela Kappa Chi Scienlilic Society. Instructor in Organic Chemistry. 'Varsity soccer leam I. 2. 3. L. Glee Club I. 2. correspond- ent lo Ihe New York Tattler for Ihe Lincoln University News and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Mark intends to lake his M. A. al New York University, after graduation.

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CONVENTION LINCOLN NEWS 15 “To he or not In he”, that is a problem Which every mortal si ill must truly Tacc. Ami in that Being must there he a trammel To keep our fashioned hearts with limes apace. Must cunning minds fnre'er resolve lo ferret. Among our lives I he things ve shall not do. And leave behind the things of greater merit. Which all mankind would love so much to do? Thou must not share thy lowly neigh- bor's dwelling. Nor speak lo him at all while with The Crowd . Nor carry with von when you go lo vis- it A man who is not listed 'mongst the Proud. Thou shall not get loo intimate with Armor. 'Til thou hast passed I by I wo score years and two; Nor shall thou steal a male from other races. Lest Scorn, his fearful linger, thou shall rue. To Fashion’s Baal thou must not fail to curtsey. If thou ennst not remain in solitude. At festives Ihou must never make the faux-pas. To carry there ought else hut pulchri- tude. The coterie’s demands must ne’er he lacking. But stereolvped upon thine asnen life. And wedded lo thy soul; if I hou wouhlst prosper Submit to that which Kfitllielte makes rife. Plebeian blood must nol he mixed with royal. A poltroon shall not with a hero vie ’.Mongst famous, for his place within the circuit Of fame, festooned in ostentatious lies. Iconiclaslic lure thou shall not nur- ture. The good of elii|nolle (hou must in- voke. For thou must nol he men concerned with purpose. But puppets strangled 'ncnlli e writ li- ed yoke. When eagles learn to walk, instead of Hying So very far above our lowly earth. When emmets, in their daily toil, cease trying To fortify themselves 'gainst liiemal dearth. When sunshine after rain doth rouse our fury. And humans, nature’s homily, cease to scan. Then dare lo strangle this curvced convention. And strive, my friend, to he at least, a man. NAT CHAWFOItI) Just think of Ibis wasteful age. Look at I he dirt that came mil of these trenches, and now we can’I gel il all hack. What are we going to do with that dirt—and Iliink of the waste. POET'S PAGE BLACK GENIUS There is honor for the genius. For the rare and skilful genius. For I he adroit and aide genius. In this land. Is there a place for me. a genius Within Ibis sphere where color screens us; Where Idood distinctlv comes between IIS, A Black Man? Honor is nol demarcated. From I lie man of color hated; Hushes I o I lie duly rated Human beings. So you. loo, may aldy lead I hem. ( r your knowledge freely feed I hem; Some day you may humbly need them. Fellow Men. I should like lo give my service. Succor those who most deserve it: Studying, praying, peering farthest. For a chance lo aid in progress. I would ahlv aid in science. Serve in arts, a sacred reliance; Stately judge void of defiance. Americans. “Still I wonder, most discouraged After years depressed and scourged; Seeing grealness so submerged— Poor American.” Als there a place for me. a genius. (Ian man’s praise he split between us. Will they let me he their genius: A Black Man- (1 FORI 112 HUFFS nFFDF.lt. ’30 WANTED—AN ANSWER! What is man? A kindled spark Of life, whose only aim Is to bent (he mark Made hv the mail before! What is man? A single hrealli Of love, within whose frame A soul dwells, hut Death (Haims that loo in Ihe end. What is man? An image c'ayed Like Ood; lull Adam sinned. So all men have strayed From His intended path. What is man? A pleasant smile Of hope, which Ood sends down As sun-light --In stylo Men as lie would have them. NAT CHAW»’ ‘HD TO HER Dear One. I crave your petal lips. With their caressing sweetness. And all Hu exquisite joys Of your undulating body; Thou art Riaucsipic. Wonderful, gorgeous, vivacious. I idealize Dial impulsiveness And fanciful impeluousncss Of unrestrained voulli. JIVKH JACKSON CABARET A sea of hot. livid tlcsli Gyrating...... Undulating....... In waves of brown, yellow and black. Seething......... Writhing......... The music dies and the leash grows slack— Sex......... Slaves........ Driven by the master. Jazz. THOMAS A. WEBSTFH A WOMAN COMES Out of llie cold, grey dawn A woman comes. Of wind reft hair And sea washed eyes; Willi cheeks Kissed by the wind and rain: Delicate. Like peach blown porcelain Stic comes To cool my blood and soothe mv pain. THOMAS A. WEBSTER AT DUSK I've done my best throughout the day To help some one along the way: To give him lio e because lie lost And has by fate been roughly tossed; I've used my strength and all my power To give some one a happy hour. And since the sun is in the west I now have earned an honest rest. I said no word to cause alarm; No thought had I of doing harm. But ever tried with will and might To do and act and think aright. My best was nut always so good, Bui still I did the host [ could. And since the sun is in the west I now have earned an honest rest. When others weren't just fair and souare I tried I heir insolence to bear; My every hope, my every plan Was just to help my fellow man— And up lo that I tried to live— II was the best I had lo give. And since Ihe sun is in the west I now have earned an honest rest. For those whom I have met to-day I had a pleasant word to say; My brother’s a in I sought to ease. In every way I've tried lo please: Although a mighty task to do. I made an effort lo he true; And since Ihe sun is in the west I know I've earned an honest rest. LADHFNCF D. HOWARD “AFRICA O. fate, how cruel hast thou linen lo mol Mow hitler And horesnme has been my lot! Far. and wide, to most remote portions of the earth Has been dragged my heritage. My gold, my silver, pearls, rubies, my customs, my Liberty, and my people. laird, how long, how long, will I re- main chained; a Promet liens Tor greedy nations. F. LLOYD TUHNFH. ’30