Lipscomb University - Backlog Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

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G Class Poem A loyal group of students, we, Unequaled heretofore; The chosen band of DgL. C,, The Class of Twenty-four. A spirit brave we have within, % A heart that makes us work; Our faults we leave behind us now— Our aim is not to shirk. Through days and nights we all must toil, And every task perform; The one who makes the mark, we know, Must weather every storm. As time proceeds and days go by And thoughts keep crowding in, There is a hope that spurs us on— A longing to begin. Begin our work of life, we say— To set our aim so high. Yet there’s a tender feeling now Steals o’er and makes us sigh. These faces dear we’ve learned to love We cannot leave to-day; From hearts that beat with us as one, We cannot turn away. But still the time is slipping by— We know we soon must go; Lest we forget or be forgot, Our mutual love we'll show. Together we will do our best, Each other’s grace to win; We'll raise the standard of our school— We'll miss each other then. We'll all give praise to gold and white, ° And wave our daisy o’er; For ’tis the chosen band of all, The Class of Twenty-four. 7 DOROTHY NEM Ys

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IMM 4) Postgraduate TIPTON €. WILCOX Murray, Ky. Tipton came to D. L. C. in °1%, and graduated in ’19. His mind was rather changeable during this period, and it was hard for him to decide whether to stay in school or not. After graduation in ’19, he taught in Tennessee, and the following summer he held protracted meetings. In 1920 he taught again, but in his native State, and in 1921 came back to D. L. C. to do postgraduate work, and also pursue a course in Peabody. He is still pursuing this course at Peabody, but remains with us at D. L. C., too. To know-Tipton is to know pleasure, for he has a witty remark and a smile for every one, ‘‘Mischief Maker’ would be a good name for him. The Senior Class of ’24 wishes for him great success in his future work. Page Twenty-Five Senior Class A. SMITH CHAMBERS Sheffield, Ala. “Smithy” has qualities which make him a man. He is possessed of a manly body and a soul that grows. He is an orator who paints with words what artists only dare to dream. He ranks among the first in his argumentative qualities. The world shall see him and be glad; shall hear him and be wise. Senior Lipscomb; Five; Alabama Club; Glee Club; Freed-Hardeman Club; Tennis Club; Orator.

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Senior History each comrade so dear, and to the halls of our Alma Mater, around which so many memories are clustered. But before we separate, we must give you a brief history of ourselves while here. How interesting it is to recall the history of the Senior Class at D. L. C.! We came here in ’22 as inexperienced girls and boys; and again on the 18th of September, ’23, the same happy group of boys and girls assembled on D. L. C. grounds. In each heart a resolution had been made. It was this: “The Seniors of ’24 are going to be the grandest and most noble group that ever graced D. L. C’s stage.” Has that been carried out? We will leave that to you. On September 26 this Class met for organization. The following officers were elected Hi) ) Priestley, President; }..C. Greene; Vice President ; Dorothy Breeding, Secretary; and Maidell Howell, Treasurer. ‘ All of these have proved their worth. On every occasion the Seniors have played their part, and played it well. The social hours each Saturday evening have been con- ducted by the Seniors. On Thanksgiving the devotional exercises were con- ducted by members of this Class. The Seniors have shown great skill in the management of the Babbler. Two numbers each month have been put out. This excels any record of the past. The management of the Backlog was largely composed of Seniors. Does it not speak for itself? We showed you that we were represented in every activity of the school. We had two to take part in the oratorical contest. The orations demon- strated the material of this Class. In the spring the Seniors endeavored to entertain the public. We worked hard, and feel that we proved to you what we could do. At last—and all too soon—we neared the parting of the way. What a glorious year it has been for the twenty-eight! But when the 28th of May comes, a shadow will be cast upon all members of the Class as each takes his departure to various places. Our small band became truly: united, and we feel that we have accomplished something, even though it is very small. Perhaps, we could not boast of even this small accomplishment if we had not been constantly reminded of the fact that we were “Seniors.” We are now prepared to enter upon the new works of hfe, leaving behind with regret the sunny days of college life, but taking up with real joy the serious life of our future. What we shall do in the future, we cannot say. But all future history de- pends on the past and the present. Hence we should not be afraid to predict great things. KATE GILBREATH. @ « time is drawing near when the Seniors of ’24 will bid farewell to AZ Page Twenty-Seven nn