Lincoln University - Lion Yearbook (Lincoln University, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1931 volume:

Ill The Lion PUBLISHED BY THE PHI DELTA CHI CLASS OF NINETEEN HUNDRED AND THIRTY-ONE «� LINCOLN UNIVERSITY THEODORE F. HAWKINS, EDITOR r 48215 This 7Edition of “The I.ion ' is respectfully dedicated to President Wiei.iam Hali.ock Johnson, teacher and friend. r WILLIAM HALLOCK JOHNSON, President GREETINGS TO THE CLASS OF 1931 The greatest reward that can come to the teacher is to watch the development of the stu- dent in mind and character in his college days, and then to learn that in the broader area of life he has so acquitted himself as to fulfil the promise of his youth. Our wish for the Class of Nineteen Thirty-one is that your lives may continue to be en- riched by the friendships you have formed here; that you may cherish throughout life the mem- ories of Alma Mater and find refreshment of spirit in returning often to her sacred soil; that you may be loyal to her highest traditions and add lustre to her name. May the dreams of college days be fulfilled in the experiences of later years; may the train- ing you have received at Lincoln University help you to solve the problems and surmount the difficulties and perform the tasks that will meet you in life; and may the fiery and cloudy pillar of a gracious Providence lead each member of the class into some Promised Land of happiness and achievement and success! 2 L YVm. Hallock Johnson, President. KENDAIJ. HALL HISTORY of the UNIVERSITY Lincoln University was founded by John Miller Dickey in 18513, being the result of his keen interest in the Negro and his generous vision of their future possibilities. In 185-t the Legislature of Pennsylvania granted a charter for Ashman Institute, named after Jehudi Ashman, the reorganizer of the colony of Liberia. In 18( ( the name was changed to Lincoln University, which was thus the pioneer institute in the world for the higher education of the Negro. The school is located on the Baltimore Pike, between Philadelphia and Baltimore, easily accessible, likewise, to New York and Washington. In 1922 the college was admitted as a fully accredited college by the Association of Col- leges and Preparatory Schools of the Middle States and Maryland. Its degree is accepted for a teacher’s certificate by the educational authorities of Pennsylvania, New York, and other states; as well as for the necessary re- quirement to the study of higher professions and business. The Association of American Colleges admitted Lincoln University to mem- bership in 1927. Lincoln University prides itself on the suc- cess attained by its graduates. In every walk of life—as teachers, missionaries, ministers and professional men—there are a host of Lincoln men who are striving to lend their aid in building and promoting a better world in which to live. These men are fair examples of the study and intensive training received at Lincoln University. ALMA MATER Dear Lincoln, dear Lincoln, Thy sons will e’er be true; The golden hours we’ve spent beneath The dear old Orange and Blue; Will live fore’er in memory As guiding stars through life; For thee, our Alma Mater dear, We’ll rise in our might. For we love every inch of thy sacred soil, Every tree on the campus green, And for thee with our mifrht-wfc will ever toil, ♦ I That thou mightest reign. supreme; We’ll raise thy standards to the sky, ’Midst glory and honor to fly; And constant and true, We will live for thee anew, Our dear old Orange and Blue. HAIL! HAIL! LINCOLN! 3 r CAMPUS VIEW FOREWORD Thkodokk F. IIawkixs, Editor-in-Chicf It Ims fallen to the class of 1931 to break the cake of custom by publishing the first year hook of Lincoln University. Like all novel occurrences which have natural and unnatural obstructions placed l cforc them, this has been a difficult task. Still the difficulty has l ccn interspersed with moments of plcusurcuhle enthusiasm when the thought presents itself that our work shall he the inspiration and incentive to other classes to take up the burden, made light and easy by persistent precursors and have greater and more widespread success. We cannot hut feel the sadness of the occasion as we realize that within these pages is furnished the closing epitaph of our college lives. Some of us go to higher institutions, to meet new friends and con- quer greater studies; some go into the world to play the game of life and there to learn the truth that “all the world is a stage,” and “each man in his time plays many parts,” while others may cast their lot at the feet of Minerva, there to taste the hitters and sweets of lier charms. And so we publish this hook, gathering the scattered leaves of our college careers that it might he constant record of our achievements, and a volume dedicated to sacred memories of the good times spent with loyal classmates; of friendships formed, of battles won on the gridiron, diamond, court and track; of scholastic victories and struggles; of blunders, of jokes, of praise and of blame. We feel all these have worked together for one common good which among many is the one of enduring fortitude, that of feeling highly indebted, and constant and true to our Alma Mater, “Lincoln University.” UNIVERSITY MALI. CLASS OF 1931 TO THE CLASS OF 1931 n mm 4 Rend widely, think clearly, maintain and increase the culture gained in college days. Express your thoughts in simple, sincere, and beautiful English. Pay no price for success save honest work. No matter how much you earn, nor how little, save some of it for the rainy day. Spend nothing unless you get a return in positive increase of efficiency and usefulness. Guard as your chief treasure, your health of body, soundness of mind, and safety of soul. Expect difficulties and hard experi- ences, but rise above them to better things. Relieve in yourself, your fellow-men, and your God; respect their rights and do your duties. Always remember that no mat- ter how well you may do anything, a better is always possible. Re a Meliorist. 5 Dean George Johnson r TIIK FACULTY THE FACULTY Rkv. Wii.i.iam IIai.i.ock' Johnson, Pli. I)., I). D. President Professor of Creek and New Testament Wai.tkk Livingston Wright, A. M. l'rofessor of Matliematies and l’olitieal Sciences Ukv. Gkoiigk Johnson, Pit. I). Professor of Theology and Philosophy IIakoi.d Fkttkr Grim. M. S. Professor of Biology Rkv. Roiikht McEwan Lauokki:, A. M., I). I). Professor of Sociology. economics and Mission Author Edwin Ja.mks, A. M. Professor of Chemistry Rkv. Frank Harris Ridgi.ky. Pit. I). Professor of Hebrew and Creek Wii.i.iam Raymond Coi.k, M. S. Professor of Physics Rkv. Samuki, Colgatk lionet:, A. M. Professor of Knglish Bible Rkv. 1 1111.1.11 Siikri a an Mii.i.kr, A. M., Tit. B. Professor of Latin and Instructor of Church History A. Archimai.d Bui.i.ock, M. S. Professor of education Wii.i.iam Spuhokox Tayi.gr, A. B. Athletic Director Ja.mks Ei.mork Dohsky, A. B. Director of Music Chaiu.ks Dana Chrisman, A. B., Tit. B. Assistant Professor of Homiletics and Knglish Arthur Sii.vkr, A. B. Librarian and Assistant Professor of History Gkoiigk Carr Wright, A. M. Assistant Professor of Spanish and French Thkoiiork Roosk.vki.t Wai.i., A. B. S. T. B. Assistant Athletic Director JOSKI’ll Lkhoy Wll.I.lAMS, A. B. Instructor in Biology Paih. Kukiinkr, A. B. Instructor in Ccrman and French Menu Skhastian, A. B. Instructor in Knglish Corky Oswald Mitciiki.l, A. B. Part-Time Instructor in Psychology and Philosophy Ron in son Hknhy Parson, A. B. % Part-Time Instructor in Mathematics Wii.i.iam Thomas Fontaink, A. B. Part-Time Instructor in Latin Edward Sinoi.kton Gray Part-Time instructor in French G TIIK CLASS OF 1931 Frank A. Dk Costa, President Siiiri.ky F. Baskkrvh.i.e, Vice-President Theodore F. Wai.kkr, Secretary Byron F. Reed, Treasurer Class Color, Lavkndkr and White Class Motto, •‘Frikndmiiii , Education, Grace Frederick D. Alexander Ralph L. Baker Lewis V. Barnes William R. Bennett David V. Bradley Samuel Lewis Bullock Albert C. Burwcll John D. Butler Jonathan M. Chatman Roland H. Cunningham Jefferson D. Davis, Jr. Frank A. Dc Costa Frank E. Durnell Jasper C. French Edward B. Grasty Jeremiah F. Harmon John Hawkins Theodore F. Hawkins Grover C. Hawley Edward K. Hightower Theodore H. Hinton Dcnby Hobson Ralph T. Holt Bernard S. Hughes George W. Hunter Hubert M. Jackson Arnold L. Johnson Leroy D. Johnson James 0. Lee Lucius J. May Stephen P. Moore Thomas O. Mosley Overton E. Olds Vernon A. Overton Percy H. Post Byron F. Reed Frederick F. Richards Eitcl W. Riley Fletcher V. Rollins Willis B. Slieftnll Charles L. Simms John B. Smith John M. Smith Samuel G. Stevens John T. Sydnor Augustus M. Tabb Hcnslic E. Tann Leon H. Thomas William H. Waddell Theodore F. Walker William T. Walker Thomas A. Webster Charles S. West Clarence W. Wilson Horace C. Woodland Robert L. Young 7 r PROFESSOR WALTER L. WRIGHT, Claw Advisor A HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF ’31 Theodore V. Walker, Historiographer TIK tusk of any historiographer is ime cnveIoj c l In dlfll- ouitlcs, particularly so. if Ills writings concern contem- porary events In which he takes a delinite part. In this position lie is too readily Inlhicnccd by prejudice, bias, emo- tions, propaganda, and personal desires to impress the render of the authenticity of the work. Therefore. If the following paragraphs manifest any decider! leaning towards praise of Phi Delta Chi. please pardon me. but yet. look upon many of them as honest facts and upon the others as candid opinions. The summer months of the year 1027 may be well regarded as the formative period of an institution destined to become the great class of Phi Delta Chi. During tills interim, there were no conventions, no wars, no formal declarations or decrees announcing the birth of tills new organization; but rather there was a gradual and unseen rallying of the fu- ture members of a great class to the trumpet call of the goddess Minerva. September IS. 1027. marked the formal convention of that body as an Integral part of Lincoln Uni- versity. Pouring into this picturesque valley of Chester County with its rolling hills and wooded knolls came a horde of no strong with the desire for wisdom burning within them. This, I venture, was the chief Intent and purpuse. In this Great Trek were men strong in their convictions that Lincoln was now at an advantage with the accretion of such a body of promising young men. But. as many now surviving may well remember and attest, this idea and many another liaughty. self-important and egotistical atti- tude were soon dispelled from our minds under the most stern yoke of sophomore oppression and persecution. This leveling process had Its genesis at the little railroad station, L where to our surprise uiul displeasure, we were grcctctl with sophomore trunks. bags nnd then some more trunks. We succumbed, but rather reluctantly, for. we who idealis- tically had come In honest quest of knowledge and Intel- lectual truth, found to our discomfiture something In the way of knowledge not to be found In textbooks. Gradually, however, this goading became less and less offensive and more and more a thing of the past. The Class of '.it easily weathered the Initial storms of uuadjust- ment and disorganization and made a definite step towards organization. Tills move was made manifest in a class election of officers. An unhpic plan of trial officers was adopted whereby it was ho| ed that a truly great leader would be found in a body meeting for the first time. Jerry Harmon. Pierce and llradlcy were installed successively before It was decided by vote that Hannon would be the permanent chief executive of the year 1027-28. Avery. Sheep Jackson. Harmon. Young. Sydnnr, Pierce. Muhond. Hill Clark. I.a Mar and Allen answered the call for football material. They were determined to make good and they did. These men bail braved the rabble of an older Lincoln. It had been conclusively proved to the upper-classmen, who more or less religiously believed that preps, dogs, or what you may. were not capable of making a Lincoln squad, that that day had forever passed. When our lirst Howard-Lincoln game was just a few days away and when hazing seemed to Ik shelved for Tlianksgivlng Day preparations, our beloved sophomores secretly were planning a subjiigtum in the form of the tra- ditional hair cut. Some escaped, but these were few In number, and many were forced to undergo this ordeal. Yet. desfiitc this set-back, we bucked the team and a good many bahlheads were greatly admired by the fair sex oc- cupying the stands in Philadelphia on that Great Turkey Day. In football, as well ns In all the other sports, the number of classmates drawn upon for varsity sport participation was so great that Intramural athletic glory was denied us for some time. We must admit the defeat handed us in our lirst Freshman-Sophomore Football Classic. Likewise, set-backs were suffered In Intramural basketball, baseball and track. In the late spring of tluit year, the annual debate between teams representing the Freshmen and Sophomore ('lasses spelt yet another defeat. Can we account for this reverse by saying that good debaters are few In number and that our best were lighting for the glory of Lincoln? We must give the above as an explanation, for Huskcrvlllc. Rogers. T. F. Hawkins, and F. A. De Costa were doing their bit for ‘31 via Intcrcollcgintc debating. When this seemingly unsuccessful first year closed, the Class of 31 had established an enviable and unbeatable record In scholarship. Four of her sons attained for the year a First Honor Group rating, an achievement un- equalled in many a year. These men were De Costa, George Hunter. L. 1). Johnson, and T. F. Walker. The Second Honor Group rating was conferred upon twenty others. Moreover, It am be truly said that Phi Delta Cli! rcallv demonstrated and dclinitely established her worth and use- fulness to this, our Alma Mater. Sophomore days, «lays of revenge and self-assertion, ar- rived. It was now an opportunity t«i show our ascendancy. A change of executives occurred at the beginning of this. iiir second year. F. A. IX Costa received the presidency, which office he held for Ihe next three years. Let ills re- elections indicate his ability for leadership. Ills straight- forwanlness, wisdom, tact, courage, and pleasing person- ality. Days of hazing are days of gieat lear of possible appre- hension and we found it so much to our disgust. Kleven jolly sophomores became entangled in a faculty lrug net. Sadly do we recall Ihe days when tlic faculty, believing that rabbling had reached serious stages, determined to cast into the cold worhl eleven of our outstanding ami noble classmates. Sadly lo we all it call the final appeal for mercy mid for a reconsidering of Unit famous decree of expulsion, and tlrnt. when unable to move an unrelenting faculty, we llireritenc l strike, which falling, we sheepishly watched the fallen gods trek homeward alone. Yet it must be admitted that those few who had averted such a catastrophe were men who looked much ahead of tiiat memorable «lay of tense feeling. Yet. again it is commend- able that, with such a handicap, Steven of the eleven, having recovered lost ground, formed an important part of the graduating laxly of 1031. Neither the Freshmen-Sophomore football game nor de- luite for this year were won by the mighty gods, but rather by our «logs. These defeats were most exasperat- ing. Yet. Phi Delta Chi Is proud to boast of the main- tenance of the enviable record established the previous year in varsity sports. Moreover. In Intramural track we were supreme. Thus ended a year «if strife, destruction and very little of construction. The Junior Prom occupied the minds of all from Sep- tember through April of the year 1029-30. The cry was f« r a superb affair, outstripping all previous attempts. The scroll-form invitations were truly indicative of Its remark- able brilliancy. Ask any one so fortunate, as to have re- cclved a bid. what a rip-roaring success II was. Comas and Hacchus had surely placed their spell over Ihe gathering. Alumni reluctantly admitted that the hall and the cabaret paity that followed were the climax of all previous Junior Proms promoted by a class of Lincoln University. Another outstanding achievement rcglstercil by us in tills year was our uudlsputc l victory in the intramural track competition. We took everything and as usual we soon lost our stellar trackmen for the coach drafted Hughes, Archie Lewis, and Cissy Jackson as good varsity promises. The last-named draft victim must be rcintrixluccd. Jackson, we arc proud to shout, was Ihe only four-letter varsity man in the entire student body and the only one since Coach Tnylor. who, as an undergraduate, achieved the same dis- tlnetlon. At last longed-f«ir senior days arrived, but with a great shrinkage In our numbers. Out of tlic 119 men matriculat- ing in I027, scarcely 80 survived the ravages of time. Tills history would be far from being complete if mention were not made of those who had engaged In intercollegiate athletics during one or more of the four years. TRACK Huskcrvlllc. Hradlcy. Hiillock, Darnell, Ix c, Syd- nor. Hughes, Wilson, Cissy Jackson. FOOTHALL- -Hnskervlllc. Bullock, French. Hub Young. Harmon. Avery, Pierce. Allen, Sydnor. Maliuod. Slice]) Jackson, La Mar. Reed. Cissy Jackson, Hill Clarke. Hughes, Pickett. HASKP.THALL De Costa. .1. Hawkins. Heal. Hobson, Sydnor. Cissy Jackson. HASRRALL Harmon. L. I). Johnson. Sheep Jackson. La Mar, Hill Clarke. French, Richards. Pierce. Mnluiod, Cissy Jackson. SOCCKR W. T. Walker, Hobson, Cunningham, .1. H. Smith, Reed, linker. On May I. 1031. we were royally entertained al the Junior Prom by our most capable hosts. Ihe Junior Class ‘32. Yet I cannot truthfully state that this prom c piallc l ours. After four long and arduous years of scholastics struggles amid keen competition, F. A. IX Costa received Ihe coveted award of Valedictorian «if his class. The title of Saluta- torian was bestowed upon Theodore F. Walker. Inevitably, college «lays swiftly pass imbued with fond memories, but our recollections will but slowly fade away. And so. Ik re we are In the last stages of college life eagerly awaiting our day of Commencement. Yet It is with the deepest regret that we realize we must linnlly leave these sacred walls. To some, college has been a resting place for weary week-enders, to others a hermit's retreat; to still others, a place f«ir preparation, but now a new vista lias been opened unto all. a new avenue of upproa -h lias been cut lcn llng us over another rocky road of trials and tribu- lations. successes and failures to the summit of n Greater Knllghteumcnt. Hchold! we are now facing a world in which problems must of necessity be solved. Are we prepared to travel ahead and discover a modus «qicruudi? If we are. let us be sure to go and to return for the great reunion of 10U. ! FKF.DKKICII DOUOI.AS AI.KXANDKH Alex” “The only light that any man should have is the right to Ik decent, that is to be agreeable and useful to human- ity. These words came from a graduate of Second Ward High. Charlotte. N. C. lie is a member of the French Club, and the World Club. Track Team. In- tramural Sports. Sociology and French are his majors. He loves to spend his week-ends in New Vork. and his cam- pus hobby is playing pinochle with anyone. ItAI.ITI 1-eXAKD UAKF.lt Hake” “Hake has been very active during his collegiate career, and Is with us only through an accident, causing him lo remain out of school for one year. His activities are as follows: Vice- President of Class Hi3n. Varsity Track Team. Soccer. Intramural Hnskctball Captain. Chairman of 10.W Prom Com- mittee. Class Debating Team. Varsity Club ami First Group Student. Ml. Member of Knppu Alpha Psl Fra- ternity. DAVID VKKNAKD HHADLKY Slick” Itiiiiuiiifc in all the way from Cen- tral High School of Philadelphia, is the ever-winning record of “Slick. lie Is our leading track star and is one of our most sure point-getters on the team. Hradley has really stamped his name on many trophies and cups in the C. I. A. A. lie expects to study medicine next fall. Activities: Two-mile record holder for two years. Varsity Track. Phi l.amlNla Sigma l.itcrary Society. Freshmen Oratorical Contestant. Foot- ball Trainer. Varsity dull. He is our monitor for chapel attendance. He likes P.uglish. Hiologv and Chemistry. Hobby Is tenuis and is Indeed im- modesty. Past Has!lens of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. SAMUKI. I.. HU I.DOCK Ole Stuff Sam. named Ole Stuff because of his ability to keep everyone at a dis- tance by menus of his physical strength and witty word dexterity, prepared for Dlncolii at the Henderson High School. Henderson. N. C. Of enormous strength “Stuff has been invaluable to the Football Sipiad for four years. There are a very few who will tackle him even in his best moods. Slow to anger, yet unmerci- fully heuvy-hnuded even In play, lie Is almost above insulting. A host of friends as classmates and schoolmates bid Sam good-bye as he leaves to study medicine at Meluirry. k -•jr SI I lltl.KV JOSF.PH HASKKRVn.I.K Shi rile” The above modest and promising young lad hails from Freehold High School. N. .1. Shirley is quite a ver- satile lad. having ability, on the grill- iron and track of equal calibre. Medals ami victories arc pastimes for Shirley. We even find our Shirley in leading debates where he plays a prominent role. Activities: Varsity Football and Track. Manager Hasvball Team. Mem- ber of Kumm Alpha Psi Fraternity. Pole March. Reporter for Journal, Manager of Fr.it Haskcttaill Team. President Varsity Club. Vice-President of Class. President of Athletic Asso- ciation, Member of Dibrary Staff. ADHKKT C. UURWKDD Al “AI Is a product of Douglas High School of Haltimorc. Mil. On the cam- pus his energies placeri him in the Mask and Gown Dramatic Society for one year. Activities: Glee Club. Class Football. His week-ending is the source of much talk and hlolatiou. He is a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. 10 JOHN DON AI.I) BUTLER Bull A quiet mid yet active member of our claw Is Butt. He showed excep- tional ability on our executive com- mittee for the Junior Prom and the executive committee for graduation ac- tivities. He is a member of the Dra- matic Club. His major Is Biology and minor Is Chemistry. His favorite city Is New York. His main hohhy is Bac- teriology. added to tills is golf. He loves to he in solitude. He Is nil honor student and a member of Alpha Pill Alpha Fraternity and of l’hi Lamb- da Sigma Literary Society. JONATHAN MAXWELL CHATMAN Mack” Maxwell hails from Douglas High Seltool in Baltimore. Md. He intends to continue his study of the social sci- ences in some graduate school. Lin- coln loses a splendid swimmer by not having a swimming |mhiI. but Mack shows his wares down at the old swim- ming hole. Jonathan is a popular member of the class and a real, reg- ular fellow. He Is a member of Uho Nu and Ills hobby is week-ending to Baltimore with ••Nature Walker and “Steve” Moore. He Is also a mem- ber of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. FRANK F.DWARD l)UKNELL Stiff e” Ole Sage comes all the way from Media High School to Lincoln Univer- sity. where he prides himself on being a big city boy. lie is well known for his wise saws. He specialized In Math and Languages, while he was also a member of the Class Football Team and Varsity Track. Class Base- bull. French and Spanish Clubs, mem- ber of dice Club. FRANK AUGUSTUS DE COSTA Frank, Frankie” Our class leader comes to ii frOm Avery Institute. S. C . ThivTalmetto State. Frank is a Icadtfr. student, scholar and friend magnanimously wrapped up in one Individuiil. Activities: Class President, Varsity Basketball. Class Football. Baseball, and Track, mcmbcF of Alpha Phi Al- pha Fraternity. Secretary of Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Society, President Phi Lambda Sigma Literary Society, Fresh- men Oratorical Contest (first prize). Kappa Alpha Psl Oratorical Medal. Sophomore Oratorical Contest (second prize). Freshmen English Prize (llrst). T. M. Seiden Scholarship medal. Var- sity Debating. President Debating So- ciety. Varsity Club, only Senior who made llrst group for four years - Valedictorian. Instructor in English, Library Staff. The world awaits Frank in the teach- ing profession. ROLAND HADLEY CUNNINGHAM 'Zuta” At the advent of this school year Zuta was welcomed to the folds of Phi Delta Chi. Roland came to us from New York University and Jersey City claims him as her native soil. Dur- ing the soccer season, Zuta was nick named “Legs. due to his need or pos- session of, wc do not know, hut we do know he can really cover the soccei Held. During his short stay with us. Zuta has become very popular among his fellow-students. Cunningham has majored in science and expects to at- tend graduate school In the fall. JEFFERSON DKVKAUX DAVIS. JR. Jeff Jeff attended high school at Tus- kegee Institute. Ala. He felt the call of a higher education and decided to Journey North. Being a very studious and industrious chap lie has maintained his place in the honor group for four years. Activities: Student Instructor in Physics. Secretary of Class 2. Treas- urer of Beta Kappa Chi Scientific So- ciety. President of the Mask and Gown Society, and member of Intramural and Independent Basketball Team. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fratern- ity. Jeff intends to be an architec- tural engineer or contracting engineer. 11 A JASPF.K CONK I. IN FKKNCII Juzzbu” A product of St. Augustine. Kalcigh. N. C.. Jnxzbo Is well thought of by Ills classmates, and Is certainly a very regular fellow. I.ong of limb ami wiry, lie has proved himself to he an athlete of some importance, lie is a Varsity letter man in Football and was a mem- ber of the Championship baseball Team in ‘.10. Also a member of the Class basketball and Track teams. This young man Is the best skull «Inigger in our class. French Intends to study dentistry. JOHN AXDKKSON HAWKINS ••ii’o r John jumped from Central High School of Cleveland. Ohio, to the cap- taincy of the great Lincoln Lions' bas- ketball team. His ambition Is to be a doctor and a real doctor. He is a corking good liaskctlmll player, being on the Varsity squad his four years. Captain of basketball Team. Ml. Lives In the Science building and stays in his room during Ids spare moments. Wolf is Lincoln's lending Physical Kdiicntion Instinctor, being Coach Taylor's mainstay. Ilis campus hobby is putting trunks against doors, and being able to out-talk anyone. He Is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fra- ternity. JF.UF.MI All FAIRFAX II Alt MON Jerry” Jerry, quiet, unostentatious, yet ag- gressive when a rouses I, lent himself to Lincoln University from West Chester High School. Jerry is well known and liked for his athletic ability. Utmost confidence was always placed in him as a fullback of sure calibre and a pitcher hard to overcome. Activities: baseball. Football. Presi- dent Class !. Treasurer Class 2. Drum- mer and Leader of the University Or- chestra. and efficient mail-man. lie is a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fra- ternity. Jerry intends to study Inw. TIIKODOHF. IIKNKY HINTON lAtzurus Halls from KnglewtHKl High School of F.nglewood. N. J. He wants to be- come a young lawyer. He will enter Yale Law School in the fall. This fellow is renowned for bis gala appear- ance at the classics with the most beau- tiful girls that can lie found in any man's state and he Is modest about the affair, ton. He likes Kconomics and Philosophy and a few other subjects in tIk social Held. During an interview he was asked. What Is it that sets you apart from the rest of the mob? lie replied. “There’s something about me Hint's different, that's all. So you see. we still have yet to liud out his secret to being attractive. F.DWAltD KF.KMITT IIIfSlITOWK.lt Rudy Itudy comes to us from Washington High School, Greensboro. N. ('. He was a member of the Student Council MI27-28. Manager of Class Intramural basketball Ms-Mu. Vice-President of Student Council. Mo-Mo. member of Glee Club from '2D to Ml. Member of Sportsman's Club, Student Tailor. His hobby is women. Ills favorite city is Philadelphia. Plans to matriculate at Michigan Ijiw School. He is a mem- ber of the Omega Psl Phi. TIIItODOKF. F. HAWKINS 7V T “Ted hails from Orange. New Jersey. The most quiet and Industrious fellow in our midst. Ted has been given the bulk of all responsible positions in various organizations in which he Is a member, ami lias performed ad- mirably in every one. besides being Instructor in Chemistry, he has found time to be the leading factor in the obtaining of our year book. Activities: President of Glee Club. Vice-President of Class. Kdltor-lu- Clilcf of Lincoln News. Treasurer of Y. M. ('. A. Cabinet, second prize win- ner Junior Oratorical Contest. Vice- President of beta Kapjm Chi Sclent illc Society, member of Lincoln's Quartet. Instructor in Inorganic Chemistry, member of Pbi beta Sigma Fraternity, and Cum I .nude Student. Ted expects to study medicine and do research work in chemotherapy. 12 DRNIIY CLAYTON IIObSON Smiling Hop” wns willed to us from tin Columbian Heights High School. i which is hi I lie twin city of Winston- Salem. X. C. Hop’s rccont in sports Is somewhat synonymous with the two cities above, for he was doubly active. , playing the role of manager and play- er. namely tennis and soccer. We all I will remember the Hobson smile. Activities: Captain of Soccer 31. manager and player of Tennis Team '31. Varsity basketball. Reporter for Varsity Club. Deputy Chief, futrumiiml Un-yard champion. Keener of Record for Kappa Alpha l sl Fraternity and 1 assistant writer of class will. Hop intends entering Springlicld V. M. C. A. College. GEORGE WILLIAM HUNTER “Droop” Droop comes to us from De Witt Clinton High School in New York, lie has devoted much of bis time in spread- ing the II. K. X. Scientllic Society to other schools. His ability as a student and scholar may be inferred from the following: President of beta Kappa Chi. Scien- tific Society. Secretary of I'M Lambda Sigma Literary Society, winner of Imtli Freshman and Sophomore prizes in Mntliemallcx. bradlcy Prize for meri- torious work in Science. Instructor in Freshman Chemistry. School Librarian. Supervisor of Campus Grounds. Class Day Scientific Orator. Chairman of Finance Committee. Junior Prom. Hon- or Student. RALPH T. HOLT “Chief Stool Ralph Holt, popularly known on the campus as “Head Stool. is another p rod net of the New Jersey schools sys- tem. having graduated from the Orange High School. Filtering with the class of 1031. Ills quiet, unassuming and non- chalant demeanor, immediately won for him many friends. In recognition of these iiunlitics and Ids prestige, lie was elected President of the Student Coun- cil during his senior year, it was lie- cause of this position of authority that lie was named Head Stool. Activities: Manager of basketliall Team '31. Secretary Athletic Council. Secretary Intramural Council, besides the President of the Student Council. Varsity Club, and mcmlicr of Kappa Alpha Psl Fraternity. Craduatc school will receive another of '31’s distin- guished members. JAMBS OSCAR I.EE Cokey” Cokey went to high school in Store College. W. Vu. Since arriving on this campus lie lins shown himself a con- scientious worker, and has lieen re- warded for this virtue by being elected vice-president of V. M. C. A., trainer of the football team, the Prom Com- mittee and Omega Psl Phi Fraternity, lie has specialized in philosophy and languages and spends Ids spare time reading. Two of Ids favorite class- mates are Horace Woodland and Sam bullock, hut he wouldn’t miss a trip to Philadelphia even for them, lie plans to go to Divinity School. SINGLETON bBRXAKD HUGHES “Bernit” From the capital city of Maryland we have our dashing collegiate soil, “bcrnle Hughes, who Is a graduate from the Douglas High. A collegian in every sense of the word: spurts, studies and friends were given their respective weights by bcrnle. To describe bernie would he picturing the 20(h century college student. Every- one of us will lemcmhcr him for Ids life and pluck on the gridiron and track. Activities: Varsity Footliall and Track. Manager of Class Track Team. Intramural s] ortx. member of Alpha Pld Alpha Fraternity. bernie expects to study medicine, along with Ills “individuality. LEROY DENNIS JOHNSON “Du sip” Uiiighornc. Pennsylvania, claims him as one of her favorite sons. Quiet, modest, reserved, he has endeared him- self to all of us. Leroy or Dennis, as most of us prefer to «til him. has en- gaged himself in a host of extra- Mirriculur activities since niriving on the campus. Varsity baseball, beta Kappa Chi. Phi l.nmlxlii Sigma, and interclass basketliall and Football arc just a few of them. J.eroy also served as manager of the 'football team in Ins senior year, and las to committees, there were few without him serving in some capacity. What a mini! We all wish you luck. Dusty. 13 LUCIUS JOHN MAY. JK. Jaken From Macon. (Jn., comes one of imr most energetic workers. bollard Nor- mal gave him to us and lie expects to study medicine either at Meliarry or at McGill. He has guided the Lincoln News through storm and strife by Ills dexterity in the way of money matters, being tire business Manager of tills periodical. He played on the gridiron for us when we were freshmen and sophomores and played a corking good game in spite of ills light weight. He majored in biology and took Chemis- try as a side Issue. He has a hobby that Is rather unique - • business Finance and as a side hobby, tennis. This fellow Is always helping some one out. ask Heed to tell you his story. He is a member of Alplin I’lii Alpha Fraternity. _____________ STKIMIEN PUKSIUJKY MOOHK Sieve Our most nonchalant individual Is Steve. Ills ludllfercnt philosophy of everything and Ills ready smile have marie him one of the most regular fel- lows in the class. Steve lives all over the campus, no one could ever say where lie would be the next hour. His hubby Is roaming to baltimurc. bel-AIr or around the campus. If being non- chalant Is any secret to longevity, we all feel Hint “Steve should be a ecu- teiiniian by a wide margin. Steve majored in History and minored In Krlucatloii. He expects to enter grad- uate school to fully prepare himself to be a teacher. Kappa Alpha Psl claims him as one of her most regular sons. He Is also a leading member of Klin Nu. PERCY IIF.NKY POST ‘7 W Percy halls from button High School of Elizabeth. New Jersey. He will study for his M. I), at Meliarry. He comes to us as a credited musician, having served In the Glee Club, choir, also violin soloist during concerts, mem- ber of the string quartette. Pots may be found in the biology Labora- tory or at the musical studio. Known for Ills expression, beg pardon. good-natured Pots may be found paling around with Tommy Moseley and .lake May. Tills nptlmlstk' chap belongs to the Alpha Phi Alpha Fra- ternity. OVERTON EVERETT OLDS. JR. Georgia Georgia Olds come to us from the Weaver High School. Hartford. Conn. A perpetual smile and radiating per- sonality to those of the weaker sex could lie said to l e Ills soeial claim to fame. Olds, coming from the center of cultural studies round himself at Inane in all of Professor Miller's I.atin classes. He only considers his social sciences as Ills minor subjects, but we are inclined to think they must have been his majors from the reports of the various debuts ho made lu Nor- folk. Philadelphia and New York. Activities: Mask and Gown Diumutie Society. (Mass Football, and a member of Omega Psl Phi Fraternity. Geoiglu Olds intends to take up soeial service work and we feel conli- dent that he will make a success. FREDERICK FORREST RICHARDS Geec i Gecch Is a product of Avery Insti- tute. He intends to study medicine in the fall. He is in the Mask and Gown Society. Head dicer leader. Varsity buscliall. member of Class Track. Foot- ball and baseball Teams. His major Is Science and his minor is English. He is a memlicr of the Library Stall-. Calls Philly his second home. He may always be seen with Pots Post or In the biology l-abnrntory and he has the distinct individuality of mak- ing friends. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. bYKON FARbF.AUX REED Beak beak comes to us from the Phila- delphia Normal ScIkniI. following hls commerelal course at South Philadel- phia High. Altlmiigh a mid-year grad lie chose to stay with us and was one of the most active members In the class. He is not only capable of bring- ing desirable relationships among atoms, hut also among his friends, for lie is persistently introducing, lu the lab and out. he Is always looking 1 for a new way to do the old task. Activities: Treasurer of Class. | Chairman of Junior Prom Entertain- ment Committee. Instructor in Organic Chcmlstry. Circulation Manager and Typist of Lincoln News. Varsity ('lull. , Record book StalL Chaplain of beta Kappa (Till Scientific Society. Keeper j of Records in Kappa Alpha Psl Fra tcrnlty. Varsity basketball. Football. Soccer. Honor Student, and Assistant Secretary of Athletic Association. 11 RITE I. WENDELL RILEY “Kir .lust another Clintonite and a mem- ber of the New York elan. He has distinguished liimsclf hy Ills ability to mind Ills own business, help others when called upon and by being ever ready to grasp an opportunity when it presents Itself. Activities: Class Basketball. Presi- dent of Y. M. C. A., represented Lin- coln at King's Mountain In 1030, Track Meet Committee, member of Middle Atlantic Field Council 20-'3O, Mask and (Sown Society, member of Executive Committee of Middle Atlantic Field Council. Commencement Committee. Student Council, member of Alpha Pill Alpha Fraternity. “Erl expects to study law. FI.BTCHEIt VERNON ROLLINS Rinit Thomasvlllc. On., sent us Runt, a product of the City High School. He proved his grit In our prep year by continuing in school after an unfor- tunate encounter with the sophs. In class athletics he has been very active, being one of our heaviest hitters on the baseball team, a good halfback, and a dependable point scorer in track. Also participated in the Sophomore Oratorical Contest. Rollins expects to enter the teaching profession In the fall. JOHN III N FOR I) SMITH Nut “Nut comes to us from Northwest- ern High in Detroit. Mich. He intends to attend a social service school. He has been a great help to us participat- ing in Soccer. Class Basketball. Var- sity Basketball Trainer. Class Base- ball. member of Rho Nu. Junior Prom Committee. Invitation Committee. World Club. Monitor of Class. Social Sciences and English are Ills favorite courses. He bids us good-bye at every week-end for Philadelphia with Frank l)c Costa or Stretch Sydnor. His hobby Is golf and studying. WILLIS BRASWELL SHEFTALI. Rookie” Bookie comes to us from Ballard Normal, which Is In the state from which C.corgla peaches spring. Due to the linanclal depression. Bookie was prevented from graduating with the class of 3«. of which lie was treasurer and a member of several committees. Ills bobby Is boxing and many of Ihe local lighters will readily vouch for his cleverness and hitting ability. He Is also the campus barber, and Ills ready wit keeps one from noticing the pull of the clippers. Bookie majorcil In Sociology and Intends to further his studies in graduate school. Activities: Intramural Track '28. '20. Basketball 28. '20. Alpha Phi Alpha claims him as her sou. 15 JOHN MILTON SMITH Fmithj A product of State Normal School of Fayetteville. N. C. Smltty will go lo some graduate school In the fall to get an M. A. in Education. He Is a gorsl baseball player, playing for va- rious teams around the school. He Is President of the John Miller Dickey Society. You may lind him any time talking about Education and the live points, or else having a line time on Political Sciences. If you should sec Stevens err “Ted Hawkins, there will you Had Smltty. Where there Is a full session you will also Had and hear Smltty's voice, expressing his edu- cational sentiments. Milton is very optimistic and will take advice If he thinks Hint it is helpful. He Is a mem- ber of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. SAMUEL GOVAN STEVENS “S lew” Steve prepared himself for Lin- coln University at Haines Institute. Augusta. On., and here lie lias carried himself well. Quiet and unportcntlous “Steve Is very well liked. He amuses himself In the capacity of head-waiter in the dining room. Varsity Football. Class Football. Honor Student and member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. ■ JOHN THOMAS SYDXOK “Stretch Stretch ciinic l i us from Orange Ilifcli Scliool. New Jersey. lie Inis l ecii very active socially, atliletically. anil as a student. “Stretch” has been one of the most outstanding athletes of the Negro colleges. Week-ending was his huhit since he was very sel- dom on the campus over a week-end. Activities: Varsity Football. Bas- ketball and Track, holder of the Negro Collegiate High Jump Record. Captain Track Team. Varsity Debuting. Treas- urer 1'lii I.amhdu Sigma and Honor Student, lie is a member of the Ome- ga Psl Phi Fraternity. TilKODOKK FRKDKRICK WAI.KKK I ’all Activities: Phi l.amlsla Sigma Hon- orary l.itcrary SiK'iety. magna cum laude and Salutatorian. Assistant to the Librarian. Secretary-Treasurer of the l.iueoln News. V. M. C. A. Cabi- net. Buyer of Movies. Secretary of the Class, Class Historian. Kxecutlvc Com- mittee for Junior Prom and Com- mencement. Year Book Committee. Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fratern- ity. acting as Associate Kdltor of Sphinx. Manager of Fiat's Basketball Team for I0.lii-.1l. Ted expects to enter law and business. AUGUSTUS MORGAN TABU Fruit� Tnbb comes to us from Jersey City. Four years of I rial and tribulations liavc robbed him of most of the hash- fulness which lie possessed upon en- trance as a freshman. His ideal cliar- aeter ami modesty will contribute greatly to his success in his theological endeavors. The “boys would yell for Tnbb when anything went wrong with the movies, 'cause in Tnbb they were confident of his ability. Fruits fav- orite Held is Sociology: he Is a student instructor in Greek and expects to en- ter the General Theological Seminary next year. Ills favorite pastime is iKKiking some hearing device In some- one's room and recalling the conversa- tion to the parties involved the next day. Radio, telegraphy were his fa- vorite toys. Alpha Phi Alpha claims him as her son. WILLIAM IIKNRY W A DDF. LI. Hoar Hog Waddell comes from Richmond. He exemplifies the typical social man from a typical social town. William is one of the best-known men in the university. He is one of the few men able lo have his way about things around here. Why? He is the cam- pus sheriff in a big way. Bridge and tennis arc his pastimes. He has been a Varsity Track man for three years, lie served on the Junior Prom Com- miltee. lie is a member of the Omega Psl Phi Fraternity. LF.ON IIKARDT THOMAS Tommie Leon comes from Bayonne. N. .1. This young man. whose campus name is Tommie. has l ecn Immensely In- terested In journalism yet his Inten- tion after graduation Is to study medi- cine. “Tommie has well earned the name of the Jersey philosopher by fils literary efforts as associate editor of the Lincoln News. He is a member of the Phi Lambda Sigma Literary So- ciety .and winner of the Charles lioothhy Freshman Literary Prize. He lias played liasketball with the Uni- versity Seminary and Houston Hall teams, and is intensely interested in tennis. We all wish you luck. •‘Tom- mie, in your chosen Held. WILLIAM T. WAI.KKK Nature Walker, or Mother Nature. as lie Is familiarly known, is a product of Douglas High School. Baltimore. Md. As a member of Rho Nil. he is one of the best-untured and most liked. He shows partiality to none. In every sport Walker Is a hard and fair participant. His not being on the Varsity Squad In several eases might In attributed to the fact that lie would be too great a loss to the general class and inde| endent athletic games, lie was. however, a Varsity S4iceer man. 1G CHARLES SPITAL WALTON WEST Pete “Plillly claims Charles West and we all agree that the Quaker City shoukl be proud of I his modest young mail. Pete , as he Is called oil the campus, has been Interested in track and baseball, a soloist and above all a social satellite, being a charter mem- ber of the -Week-End Club. Ills ambition is to be extremely modest and his pet expression Is. I have been living a quiet and uneventful life. We are of the opinion there is a little miss who has something to do with this. CLARENCE WYNFIKLD WILSON “Smii” Sam hails from East Side High School of Newark. N. J. He is a very likely chap who we all feel conlldcut will make good in medical school. Wil- son has a wonderful attitude toward orderliness and cleanliness. During his sojourn here lie participated on the Varsity Track Team four years. He Is a member ol the Intramural Council, being president of that body in Ills last year. Member of Lincoln News, lie has specialized in the Sciences. Chemistry and Biology, lie is head- waiter and has the most orderly dining room. Ills hobby Is novel reading and Ills pals are Ted Hawkins and Haw- ley. He Is well liked by all. in spite of bis iudlirerence toward everything (seemingly). He belongs to the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. HORACE CICERO WOODLAND Face Horace comes to us from Columbia Heights High School of Winston- Salem. N. C. He contemplates enter- ing Yale Divinity In the fall. Cicero Is a member of the Y. M. C. A. lie also received the research scholarship In Sociology to the Armstrong Assigna- tion in Philadelphia. Pa. Horace was also scout master to the village scout troop. He majored In Sociology and doubled In Economics on the side. He was a Librarian. His hobby Is tenuis and he has the faculty of getting along with everyone. Horace was an Omega mail. IN MKMOIUAM It would he impossible for the entire class of 1931 to close its pages and not remember one who helped to form this august body, and who for reasons known only to the Almighty was called from four midst in the pursuit of his collegiate training. John Allyn Southall was taken from us December 22, 1929, in our Sopho- more year. 11 is death came in IUinker- ville, Virginia. Southall was horn De- cember 31, 1908. in Portsmouth, Vir- ginia, and began his education there. At Lincoln he was a likable classmate, a jovial companion and an active lumin- ary. lie was a member of the Mask and Gown Dramatic Society and the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. CLASS SONG 1931 Words by Thomas Webster Music by Percy II. Post Hail! 0 Hail! To Phi Delta Chi, How proud has been your reign, We have held the banner high, That bears your mighty name. High above the hilltops Reared against the sky Deep within our mein’ry Lives Phi Delta Chi. Here’s to the glory of Old Sons of Phi. Cnmeasured in future years. Now it’s taps, Now it’s taps, To our college career. Hail! Oh, Hail! to Phi Delta Chi, Farewell, Alma Mater, dear. 17 “Zeke” came to us from Washington, 1). C., by way of Nigeria, West Africa. After gruduuting with honors from Lincoln last year, he entered Columbia University for the summer. He made good there and. in connec- tion with one of his studies in Teachers’ Col- lege, was appointed associate editor of the Summer Session Times. His prize sonnet en- titled “To Columbia” was favorably com- mented upon bv President Butler and was published in the Times. “Zeke” returned to us this year as a grad- uate instructor in government and assistant to Dr. Labaree. Occasionally he “pinch- hits” for Professor Wright. As a post- graduate student he made a first group aver- age last semester. He is working on the thesis entitled “A Critique of Polygyny in West Africa.” Among his extra-curricular activities are soccer, tennis, swimming, track and cricket. As a free lance journalist he has made a good start, having contributed articles in the Crisis, Journal of Negro History and some British magazines. He is one of the crack student reporters on the campus and he is noted for his fairness and ethical considera- tions in the reporting of news stories. “Zeke” is still dreaming of a Ph. D. and may yet get it. He is not a woman hater at that for he has correspondents of the fair sex almost everywhere! He is a son of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. 18 LINCOLN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY GRADUATING CLASS RAYMOND WILLIAM PARKER. A. U. President. Class lo.'io-ig.n Plii Beta Sigma Clinrlotte. N. C. Raymond William Parker, manager of the Seminary Basketball Team, member of the Y. M. C. A. Cabinet 1929-1931. and a member of the Cricket Team, is a “Tar Heel repre- sentative of Johnson C. Smith Univer- sity. Charlotte. X. C. And we enter- tain bright prospects of his gaining distinction In the field of Philosophic and Speculative Thought. As n preacher he is not bad. bat he is too deep for the average mind. CHARLES HENRY SHUTS. A. B. Vice-President. Clnss 1030-1931 Phi Beta Sigmn Cluirlotte, N. C. Charles Henry Sliute, Jr. (called Pnp Sliute. but more fitly styled, The Sheik ), a member of the Dnskctball and Cricket tennis, is a representative of the “Tar Heel Dominion. He is well groomed and neatly dressed con- tinually. He is religiously enreful In whnt he says and how he says It, and has so long drilled himself in the trimmed accuracy of the scholar tlmt it is unmlstnkably retlecting in his social contacts. Pnp Shutc comes to us from Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte. N. C. JOSEPH K. W. DYCHKS Wllkes-Bnrre. Pn. Joseph F. W. Dyches. n member of the Y. M. C. A., a South Cnrollnlnn who has made his home in Pennsyl- vania for n decade or more. Is one of our busiest men of the class. He fluc- tuates between Wilkes-Barre. Pa., where he pastors, and Lincoln Univer- sity. Pa., a distance of 175 miles, carrying In addition to Ills pastoral work in Wilkes-Barre a prescribed curriculum of the school. This he has done for three consecutive years. Evi- dently his outstanding characteristic Is Oo-r.ct-lvlty. OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretury Raymond V. Purkcr Charles V. Sliute Hursubus A. Puma re Joseph E. V. Dyches Wyatt C. Minton Raymond W. Parker Bursubus A. Poinare Charles H. Sliute Leslie A. Taylor 19 TUB JUNIOR CLASS President ... . Krnest M. Smith Secretary A. Frederick Williams Vice-President Henry C. Whitlow, Jr. Treasurer .. Walter It. Jones TUB SOPIIOMORK CLASS President Vice-President ()ren It iley II. Garnett I«ee, Jr. 20 Secretary . Treasurer Walter L. Thompson George K. Cunningham | ATHLETICS WILLIAM S. TAYLOR Coach Wj _______J2_ THEODORE WALLS Coach SUMMARY OF SPORTS FOR 1930-1931 By R. Ia'NAIU) BAKER Oik j ains from retrospection, n more comprehen- sive interpretation of a situation, then possible while it is actually being experienced. On looking hack, one sees the fallacy of many a hasty conclusion, the erroneousness of many opinions formed under the in- fluence of momentary emotions, the time, if long enough, generally smooths out many sharp points of dissension. Had I attempted to put down a few words upon this subject of s]M rts, several months previous, I dare say it would have been a prediction of a very pessi- mistic nature. Now, however, in making calmly a retrospect of the athletics for the past year, I am forced to admit that from the athletic standpoint the year has been a success, creditable to ('ouch Taylor and his various proteges. There were moments when skeptism reigned, and when many felt that the heights of attainment were not reached, in justification of the abilities compris- ing the various teams. Nevertheless, nothing human ever reaches the state of perfection, so one should not condemn too severely those moments of mediocrity. Whether the fault rested with the couch, the teams, or the spirit of the student body, it is difficult to say, for each one is an indispensable factor to the others. There is still room for improvement and greater eo-operation between these important units, and we are Imping for the best during the next year. The sports curricula of Lincoln University is more varied than one might realize at a hasty glance. Be- sides the three or four traditionally major sports, such as football, basketball, baseball and track, there are numerous other activities of athletic nature and which are confined mainly to the campus. The Inter- mural activities being the largest in this group. The following in more or less ini|mrtance are the teams in tennis, soccer, cricket, golf and volley-ball. It is not my purpose to give a microscopic analysis of all the sports for the year, hut merely a general- ized summary of the entire group, touching momen- tarily upon the most important. As 1 stated pre- viously, athletically, the past year has been a suc- cess. Beginning rather slowly with football, the teams gathered momentum as the year rolled on and culminating in the regaining of the 0. I. A. A. Cham- pionship in track. 21 THE FOOTBALL SQUAD Football Tile footImli seuson wus not successful. Yet it could not lie culled disastrous, for out of eight games pluyed, four were victories, three defeuts und one tied. It wus in this sport tlmt an observer might see the room for the greutest improvement. The evils tlmt were most prevalent seemed to liuve been lack of co-operution In-tween couch and pluvers, too much personui feelings involved, need for greater spirit on purt of student body, and finally too much ulumni Intervention. Tim C. I. A. A. Championship was won by Morgun College, and tin- fundamental driving force wus their spirit, which knew no duunting in lace of seemingly stronger teams. In spite of these handicu| s we were represented by a fast, fighting team. There were moments when they fully lived up to the name of Lincoln Lions. It is absolutely necessary, however, to have the co-op- e rut ion of the student body to sustuin this fight, and this wus many times lacking. It is with high hojies that we are awuiting our next season’s football team for we have the material, the experience of this year’s weaknesses, as well as our optimistic spirit. Our team wus captained this past season by un able and fighting leader, Jerry Harmon, of West Chester, Pu. Next season the mantle will be upon tile shoulders of Ernest Smith, of New York, who will lead the Lincoln Gridiron Chargers. Basketball It wus with greuter success tliut our basketball team went through their schedule. Again just miss- ing tl� e C. L. A. A. Championship, being runner up to Morgan College. Playing an unusually lengthy schedule of thirty-five games, our cagers won twenty- three und lost twelve. The mujoritv of these gumes were lost, not liecause of so much superior uhility on the purt of our opponents, but due to poor ar- rangement of tlie schedule. Fatigue from much traveling and over-playing, faulty plucing of impor- tant gumes, und still a semblance of friction. These could lie called the major drawbacks to the team’s greuter success. However, those were far over- shadowed by the flashing uhility, skill and well- rounded teamwork of those representing Lincoln Uni- versity. Captained by John Huwkins, the basketbull team upheld the standards of Lincoln, of setting the pace for the others. Baseball Due to a very short schedule, our C. 1. A. A. Buse- hull Championship Team did not liuve the oppor- tunity to show their ability. With only five games to play, this prevented them from really hitting their stride. In the few gumes played they proved that they still retained their last year’s chumpionship form, wlien they swept aside all those who fueed them. Track Track season brought the sports activities to a whirlwind and fitting culmination. Winning their race at the Penn Relays, as usual, the team composed of such speedsters as Luke, Buskerville, Moultrie THK BA8KKTBAI.I. TEAM ,'iml Byrd, defeated in tin mile relay, Howard, Mor- . gan, and Hampton, who were also in the same heat. After winning the Howard Open Meet, Coach Taylor’s Traeketeers put the C. I. A. A. meet on j the spot. Through some arrangement, there was per- mitted to participate scluiols which did not have the atliliations with tin C. I. A. A. Due to this intru- sion, our track team lost the meet hv a mere four points. Such tilings will happen, for that is what the spice of life, its caprieiousncss. THE TRACK TEAM Soccer Our soccer team winch has been gaining more and more in prestige and prominence each year, made very creditable progress in their schedules. Meet- ing several of the teams from other colleges they displayed their skill and ability, gaining several vic- tories. Under Hr tutelege of Coach Silvers the soc- cer team bids fair to become one of the favorite sports of the campus. THE SOCCER TEAM 25 TIIK LINCOLN NBNVS STAFF Theodore P. Hawkins I.. I). Howard ..... S. Muupln T. Webster ('. K. Shelton ... 1« J. Mays Kdltor-in Chief -........ Associate Kditor Athletic K lit� � r Literary Kditor News Kditor ...... Business Manager J. Maupin ...................... Assistant Business Manager II. J. Krwln, It. A. Swann Assistant Advertising Managers It. K. Reel I ... . Cireiilatlon S. Moore. F. J. Martin Assistant Circulation Managers T. F. Walker . Secretary-Treasurer V. Darnell Hawkins Chief Typist ADDITIONAL ASSISTANT! FOR YKAH ROOK Halph I,. Baker ........ Athletics Lewis V. Barnes Literary llnhert M. Jackson ............. Literary John I). Butler ......................... Literary TIIK INTRAMURAL COUNCIL C. W. Wilson President C. K. Shelton Vice- President J 'I . M. Nash . Secretary i 1 THE STUDENT COUNCIL Ralph Holt .................... President Floyd Morning _______________ Vice-President Jesse Anderson ....................... Secretary 1 THE Y. M. C. A. STAFF Kitcl Riley Oscar Lee President Vice- President 27 Paul Terry ......... Theodore Hawkins ... Secretary Treasurer LIBRARY STAFF S. J. Baskcrville, J. I). Butler, O. .1. Chapman, M. V. Davis, F. A. De Costa, R. Fon, T. II. Hinton, N. Keats, K. Mais, L. J. May, F. Richards, E. W. Riley, H. A. Seal)ourne, C. Simms, P. Terry and II. Woodland. MASK AND GOWN DRAMATIC SOCIETY 28 Lewis Barnes President Jesse Anderson Secretary 1 MIIS PHI LAMBDA SIGMA ENGLISH SOCIETY Frank A. De Costa President John T. Sydnor------ Treasurer Leroy Dennis Johnson .................... Secretary Leon Ileardt Thomas ................... .. Editor THE DEBATING TEAM Coldcn Brown Oscar Chapman Henry Cornwell Frank De Costa Thomas Johnson Clarence Mitcltrll, Jr. Clarence Slielton f 29 Theodore F. Hawkins William K. Kidd Charles L. Simms 'I'llK GLK •' CLUB President Vice-President .Treasurer James E. Dorsey Albert Tillery Jesse F. Anderson Director Secretary . Manager THE QUARTET Jesse F. Anderson, James P. Dorsey, Theodore F. Hawkins, Jacob L. Scott 30 BETA KAPPA CHI SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY George NV. Hunter President Frank A. Do Costa Secretary Theodore F. Hawkins Viet -President Jefferson I). Davis Treasurer THE STUDENT I Chemistry—Theodore Hawkins, George Hunter, Byron Heed. Physics—Jefferson Duvis. Language—Lewis Burnes, Lawrence Howard. s'STKUCTOKS Biology—Crispus Palmer, Ilenslie Tana, John White. Mathematics—Clarence Shelton, Vernon Overton, Morgan Tabb. 81 Kmcst M. Smith Funmm L. Templeton President Viee-President Lawrence I). Howard .. Harold A. Seaborne Secretary Treasurer OM KG A PSI PHI FRATERNITY Oscar J. Chapman Ernest L. Perkins Rusileus Vice-Basileus A. Wayne I'roe . . Keeper of Records and Seals (Icorge K. Cunningham Keeper of Finance THIS PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY Francis F. Jackson . President Clarence J. Word Secretary Herbert J. Erwin Vice-President Theodore R. Snowden Treasurer KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY Henry C. Whitlow Howard M. Nash .... Polem arch Viec Polcinarcli 33 William S. Glover _ .. Robert W. Rrashears Keeper of Records ...Exchequer THE INTERFRATERNAL COUNCIL Founders: Theodore Hawkins, David Bradley, Frank De Costa, Shirley Baskcrvillc Ernest Smith President Oscar Chapman Secretary Edward Des Verncy Vice-President Henry Whitlow Treasurer The Pan-Hellenic Council, Lincoln Univer- sity’s youngest organization, dates its exist- ence from the early part of this past semes- ter. At that time, Messrs. Bradley, I)c Costa, Hawkins and Baskcrvillc, the presi- dents of four undergraduate fraternities with chapters on this campus, met and formulated a constitution for the formation of the coun- cil. This constitution was presented to and accepted by the four fraternities and on March 1, lfKJl, the members of the council met and held the first formal meeting. The officers were elected at that meeting with the following results: President, Krnest Smith; vice-president, Kdward DesVernev ; secretary, Oscar Chapman; treasurer, Henry Whitlow; publicity director, Furman Templeton. Mr. Dorsey is the faculty advisor. The remain- ing students, members of the council, arc Clarence Shelton, Ernest Perkins, Howard Nash, Leroy Gibson, Horace Woodland, Robert Cooper and Francis Jackson. A committee was appointed, with Wood- land as chairman, to revise and enlarge the constitution. This committee faithfully and ably discharged its duties and as a result, the council is now ready to begin exercising its authority when school opens in Septem- ber. The members of the council arc elated over the success of its first venture, namely the handling of the last student elections for the officers of the athletic associations and assistant managerships. Although the council was formed primar- ily to correct certain evils connected with the rushing and pledging of candidates, to improve relations between each member fra- ternity, and the university authorities. The members of the council earnestly hope that its influence will be felt in all phases of life on the campus and they arc asking each Lin- coln man to co-operate as fully as possible, so that the future success of the council may be assured. 34 ADVERTISEMENTS 'Die advertisers whose printed messages appear in these pages are worthy of your patronage. Their presence in this Annual proves that they are alert and wide-awake—and believe in the magic word-power of the printed word. It naturally follows that they will he equally alert and wide-awake in their efforts to serve you. Progressive insti- tutions deserve recognition and encouragement. gft-A HOTEL Tel. Cathedral 8-2870 Si DOUGLASS Drugs With a deputation Finest Colored Hotel in Philadelphia WILLIAMS PHARMACY ••+� • 2101 SEVENTH AVE. BROAD ANT) LOMBARD STS. S. E. Cor. 128th St. Rkakoxaiilk Ratks O. II. Williams, Ph. (J. New York F. L. 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