Lipscomb University - Backlog Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

Text from Pages 1 - 236 of the 1941 volume:

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These men believed in an education built upon faith in God and man, and grounded upon eternal principles of right thinking and acting as divinely set forth in the Bible. They recognized in modern educational philosophy the destructive powers of secularism and materialism. With limited finances and in the face of contemporary indifference and opposition they pioneered in the field of religious education and founded a school that was “different,” leaving to their successors a rich heritage of courage, humility, faith, sacrifice, and concern for youth. The distinctive service to be rendered by this college in the future rests upon its loyalty to the Bible-centered program envisioned by these men. w (1891 ‘TEACHING THE WORD OF GOD AND THE VARIO “Schools without the Bible are infidel schools, just as a home and a heart and a life without the Bible is an infidel home and heart and life.” (1904) David Lipscomb “The Bible, above all other books, ought to be studied in our schools. No book is to be compared with it for strengthening the mind, developing the body and refining the heart. We owe our enlightenment, civilization, liberty, and temporal prosperity to it. Where the Bible is not, none of these things are. Asa text-book for the schools it is as superior to all other books as God is superior to man.” (1896) James A. Harding S OTHER BRANCHES OF USEFUL KNOWLEDGE’ 1941 y ee conscious necessaries siamese s a tes .. sia i c - , OU Serind OF BibLt tOUGHTIO Al Hislory of Dauid Lipscoml Cattege DAVID LIPSCOMB COLLEGE S 1 HAVE AOU WT scream THE One wintry March day in 1892, five months 16, found ourselves wading 18 inches of snow FIRST after David Lipscomb and James A. Harding on the way to the school building located on DECADE had opened in Nashville a Bible school, my Fillmore Street. We had just a few days earl- younger brother Edwin, aged 12, and |, aged ier come up from Florida to enter the new school. Trudging through snow was rather a bitter experience for two lads fresh from the land of sunshine. As far back as | can remember | had want- ed to be a preacher. | had been ‘’cut out’’ by my parents for the ‘’ministry’’ and had grown up with no other calling in mind. They had expected to send me to Brother Larrimore’s school at Mars Hill, Alabama, but before | was old enough to go, the Mars Hill College had closed its doors. We had learned, however, through James A. Harding, an evangelist of national reputation, that he and Brother David Lipscomb were contemplating the establishment of such a school in Nashville. So when the school had become a reality, arrangements had been made for Mother to come with us and put us in the new school. We had rooms at Aunt Sally Baugh’s in South Nashville near the old Peabody campus only a few blocks from Fill- more Street. Aunt Sally was an interesting character. With palsied head she threatened, should any- One dare to bring an organ into the newly es- tablished South College Street Church, to take an ax and demolish the thing. She was the mother-in-law of Tom Ryman, the famous steamboat captain, who had recently been converted by Sam Jones, the revivalist, and had poured the whiskey from his boats into the Cumberland River. He built a big auditorium and named it Sam Jones Tabernacle, now known as Ryman Auditorium. This building and the College Street church figured largely in the early history of the school, the latter as our place of worship and the former as the place to hear lectures, concerts, and recitals. Theater- going (there were three theaters in town) was outlawed by strictly religious people. The new school had no official name, though the announcements of its proposed opening in the Gospel Advocate had referred to it as ““The Bible School.’’ Shortly after the opening, Brother Harding published an article under the heading ‘’The Nashville Bible School,”’ and this became the prevailing name. The school building, located almost adjoining the Tennessee School for the Blind on the present Hermitage Avenue, had been a large brick residence. Upstairs were rooms for a few boarding students. Brother Harding's The first faculty and student body. (Top row, left to right) Two unidentified students, A. D. Rogers, William Taylor, Will Logan (deceased), William Sisco (deceas- ed), John Hayes, O. L. Trahern (deceased), and three family lived in the rear rooms downstairs. In the base- unidentified students. Seated center: Harding, David and ment was the dining room. Classes met in the two William Lipscomb, and Paul Hays (deceased). Front large front rooms, which were separated by a cold hall. row, Eugene Houston, Leon Harding, O. T. Craig, Dan Somehow, the schedule of classes for the three teachers Gunn, and an unidentified student. was adjusted to these two rooms. Grates were used for heating the building. Old-fashioned school desks were used. One of my desk-mates was W. A. Woodroof, who still lives near Nashville. My teachers for the three remaining months of the year were William Lipscomb and Harding. | had Latin under William Lipscomb, over sixty years of age, pol- ished, and scholarly. His flowing white beard and dig- nified bearing made an impression upon me that | shall never forget. David Lipscomb, brother of William, was the third teacher. A little younger than William, he had reached the three-score mark himself. It would be difficult to describe David Lipscomb. He had a massive frame and an unusual brain. Beneath his plain and rugged ex- terior was a heart of gold. Apparently stern, he was kind and sympathetic. The students were fortunate in the early days of the school to know this man of God. He taught two classes in the Bible, one in the Old Testament and one in the New. This was his daily schedule as long as he taught in the school. His method of teaching was simple and didactic. With the open book he read and explained the text verse by verse. He and his brother William were both graduates of Frank- lin College. J. A. Harding, a graduate of Bethany College, was 43 years old at this time. He was a handsome man, ruddy in face, with dark hair and beard. He was fiery, emotional, and inspirational. His magnetism and driv- ing power were incentive enough to his students. In describing his Bible classes in the first session Harding wrote that his students became expert in memorizing whole chapters being ‘‘repeated readily in both English and Greek.’’ His faith and zeal impressed every stu- dent that came under his sway. He was father to his students and especially to some of us who had obeyed the gospel under his preaching. Harding was an ideal evangelist. From 1876 to 1891 he conducted three hundred revivals, seventeen of which were held in Nashville. In 1889 during one of these revivals, he stayed in the home of David Lipscomb and it was then that these two men discussed plans for the opening of a school where the Bible as a textbook would be taught along with other branches of study to every student. Owing to Harding’s preaching engage- ments the opening of the school was delayed until 1891. The first definite notice of the proposed school written by David Lipscomb appeared in the Gospel Advocate in the early part of 1891. In part it read as follows: “It is proposed to open a school in Nashville Septem- ber next under safe and competent teachers, in which the Bible excluding all human opinions and philosophy, as the only rule of faith and practice will be taught... . The aim is to teach the Christian religion as presented in the Bible in its purity and fullness; and in teaching Isaac Sewell, one of the early benefactors, who willed all of his property to David Lips- comb. lie og «gi Sa at ieee Be iar f © A group of teachers and students in 1901. Harding, Lipscomb, and Grant are seated. C. R. White and Paul Hays are seated next to Grant. Leon Harding stands immediately behind his father, and next, right, are S. P. Pittman, Bob Allen, Robert Pruett, C. E. W. Dorris, Sim Jones, John Hayes, O. T. Craig, Dan Cook, Edwin Pittman, an unidentified student, and G. W. McQuiddy. this to prepare Christians for usefulness in whatever sphere they are called upon to labor. Such additional branches will be taught as are needed and helpful in understanding and obeying the Bible and in teaching it to others. We desire at once to hear from all who feel an interest in establishing such a school and especially from such persons as are desirous of attending.”’ The response to this first definite notice was dis- couraging. About thirty-five young men wrote of their interest and desire to enter the school but most of them had no means. No one else seemed to be interested. Not a single member of the church volunteered aid other than those whom the proposed founders had al- ready seen personally. In July Lipscomb announced that the school would open October 1. A tuition fee of three dollars per month was to be charged those able to pay. Studies that were listed other than the Bible were English, Latin, Greek, and mathematics. In September Lipscomb wrote, “The school is not especially for preachers but to teach the Bible and all the branches that will be useful and helpful to the student.”’ On the morning of October 5, the day announced for the opening, nine young men enrolled. They ranged in age from eighteen to twenty-three, and all planned to become preachers. Four of them were from Tennes- see, one of whom lived in Nashville; two from Texas; one from Arkansas; one from Kentucky; and one from Alabama. No auspicious opening exercises were held. No announcement appeared in the Nashville papers. A few of the 32 students of the first session had left the school before | arrived. | never had the pleasure of knowing them, but well do | remember many of the other old students. There was Will Logan, who bade fair to be one of the leading evangelists of the church, O. L. Trahern of Kentucky, a brilliant student, and his genial companion, A. D. (‘‘Anno Domini,’ we called him) Rogers. Then there was the old bachelor, O. T. betel, ” bai ” a ¢ o. A partial view of the third campus first occupied in 1893. The Hamilton home, the main building, the Grant residence, and the suspender factory, beyond which is the stone wall of Garrett Military Academy. The girls’ dormitory is out of view at the right. Craig, Eugene Houston, the popular student from Texas, and steady Paul Hays from California. His roommate was tall, lank John Hayes of Alabama. We called him the ‘Fishing Pole.’’ Although John never reached the goal of his ambition—it was to speak in the Ryman Auditorium—he has devoted his life to the preaching of the gospel in rural districts. | remember well Dan Gunn and Robert Pruett. They were not only pals in school, but courted together and married sisters. I t was agreed that Dan cared for nothing else but his Bible and his girl. And then there was William Taylor from a well known family in White County, and George B. Hoover of Bellbuckle, who had to leave school about the time | came on account of trouble with his eyes. He afterwards became influential in the establishment of the church in Tampa, Florida. Yes, | remember two other young preachers, William Sisco of Perry County and L. L. Holloway of Kentucky, and also the brilliant student, Charlie Nichol (and his pipe) of Texas, who has made an enviable record as an evangelist and author. There were others that | do not recall just now but | must not fail to mention Brother Harding’s oldest son, Leon, who afterwards taught in the Bible School, gradu- ated in medicine, did service for many years as a Sing- ing evangelist, and is now a beloved preacher of the gospel. | cannot forget the only two girls who were enrolled as regular students in the first session. One was Ennis (Mamie) Griffin and the other Lizzie Elam, who mar- ried Frank Moody, the son of R. N. Moody, the author of ‘Eunice Lloyd.” For the most part, the pupils worked diligently and made satisfactory progress. There were appropriate ex- ercises held at the College Street Church which marked Garrett Military Academy, rented by the Bible School. the close of the first session. A movement had been jiaunched which was destined to become a tremendous power for good. THE SECOND SESSION In announcing the second session through the ‘’Gos- pel Advocate,’’ David Lipscomb promised that a_ full collegiate course would be taught, giving special promi- nence to the Bible. He invited people interested in the work to contribute, but got few responses. Those who stood with the school in the first year continued their support. Among these were J. R. Ward, W. H. Dodd, and W. H. Timmons. Timmons made the first sub- stantial gift. Harding ranked him as one of the founders. The expenses for the second year were: matriculation — fee, $3.00, tuition, $5.00 per month, board, $2.25 per week, and washing, 25 cents per week. However, im- pecunious young men were reassured by the statement: “in no case has a young man properly recommended to us been turned away because he lacked means.... . anyone, male or female, wishing to study the Bible, will be received in the school.”’ The second session opened in the following fall, Oct- ober 4, 1892. The school was moved from Fillmore to South Cherry Street, now Fourth Avenue. A new two- story brick house was rented for the school. It was a combination of a store building and rooming apartments. The store room served as a chapel and recitation room. The boys roomed in the rear and upstairs, under the supervision first, of Brother Smith, and, then, of Brother Payne. During this session Brother Harding lived on the corner of Carrol and University Streets. | lived a few blocks from the school on Fourth Avenue. On Third Avenue, immediately to our rear, lived Dr. S. B. Neil, grandfather of Robert G. Neil. Although the new quarters were diagonally across the street from the Central Baptist Church edifice, where a few years before Harding and Moody had staged a spectacular religious debate, the location was not a de- sirable one, being in the edge of ‘Black Bottom,’’ only six blocks from Lower Broadway. Perhaps the undesir- able location was the reason why no girls were enrolled during the second session. Brother Harding, an ardent lover of womanhood, pronounced this his worst session. On the first day of the new session seventeen students were present for registration, but during the year the number grew to 42, 32 of whom were planning to preach. Although the surroundings were not inspiring, the school made steady progress under the instruction of David Lipscomb, Harding, and J. W. Grant, who re- placed William Lipscomb. Grant was a scholarly man, having been educated at the Kentucky University. He remained with the school until he and Logan S. Gillentine, a product of Burritt College and the Nashville Bible Schoc!, estabiished Ala- tennga College at Bridgeport, Alabama. This school was located near the junction of the states, Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia, whose abbreviations form the word ‘‘Alatennga.’’ While this particular school was short-lived, it was evident that men connected with the Bible School movement desired a multiplicity of such schools rather than one large school. Some of the students | well remember during this session were G. W. McQuiddy, O. P. Barry, C. E. W. Dorris, Bob Allen, Sim Jones, Ewell Neil, Larry Hill and Dan Cooke, the timid young preacher from West Tennessee, L. L. Yeagley, the little man from Ohio, and R. C. White, fresh from the country, whose good mother warned her son to beware of those dangerous street cars in the big city. To me, the second session of the Nashville Bible School is a never-to-be-forgotten session. Not long be- fore Christmas, at the age of 16, | preached my first sermon, under the “inspection’’ of Dan Gunn and Rob- ert Pruett, at Burnett’s Chapel near LaVergne. | think a number of the boys found Burnett’s a congenial place to make their maiden efforts. It was in this year that was begun what we called the ‘“Monday Night Meeting.’’ Brother Harding referred to it as ‘’my class’’ and he was justly proud of it, for many a young man during the years that followed gained experience in debating and extemporaneous speaking in these very Monday night meetings. Cur- rent topics and questions of vital importance to the Church were freely discussed by teachers and pupils. | really regret that these meetings were ever discon- tinued. The closing exercises of the school were again held at College Street Church. | remember participating in the program, my part being to repeat Paul’s speech be- fore Agrippa. THE NEW CAMPUS So far, the school had been housed in rented build- ings, but it was now thought wise to establish it in permanent quarters. It was predicted that if such quart- ers could be secured there would be an enrollment of 100 for the third session. On July 1, 1893, David Lipscomb, W. H. Dodd, and J. R. Ward bought a brick residence and two and one-fourth acres of land on South Spruce Street, now Eighth Avenue South, close to the city reservoir and lying about half way between Fort Negley and Fort Morton. This was really historic ground for here was fought part of the battle of Nash- Just 47 years old is the biscuit which R. S. King, above, exhibits. It came out of the first pan of bread in the kitchen on the new campus on Eighth Avenue in October, 1893. His father-in-law, finishing the interior of the kitchen, dropped the biscuit in his pocket as it came piping hot from the oven. A favorite loafing place of the students of the first decade was the city reservoir. Above is shown John Mc- Quigg and three other Bible School boys in 1901. Below was the entrance to the campus on Eighth Avenue. The sign above the young couple’s heads reads, “Nashville Bible School.’’ A Tally Ho party at Belle-Meade in 1898. The en- tire school went on such an outing once each year, rent- ing their rigs at the livery stable. Note S. P. Pittman about to lose his derby as he looks down. In the rear seat is John Jones with his foot on the wheel. Standing next is Daisy McQuigg. C. E. W. Dorris, sixth from left, wears a derby hat and stands in the second seat. Others are Annie Gill, Mrs. Harding, Clara Benedick, Porter Ward, and Will Sewell. The school was very definitely co-educational by 1898, as this picture of the young ladies in the prevailing styles and poses demonstrates. The main building is in the background. ville. Many old bullets, relics of the Civil War, were picked up by the students. The proximity of the reser- voir was enough to make students lie awake at night and wonder ‘what if the walls of the reservoir should break!’’ One night the break came and the streetcar tracks were covered with six feet of debris. This did not occur, however, until the school had moved to its present site. The three purchasers of the property were named as trustees. For this property they paid $9,000.00, Dodd giving $2,500.00, Ward $500.00, and _ Lipscomb $1,100.00. out of contributions he had raised. They signed notes for the balance. The deed stated that the property was to be used for ‘’maintaining a school in which, in addition to other branches of learning, the Bible as the recorded will of God and the only standard of faith and practice in religion. ...shall be taught as a regular daily study to all who shall attend said school.’” It further states that the Board wag a self-perpetuating body which could increase its number to seven, and that all had! to be members of the church of Christ. To the old residence, which faced Spruce Street, was added a three-story extension, its north side paralleling what is now Reid Avenue. The building contained a kitchen, dining room, bed rooms for boys, a chapel, and classrooms. Closer to Spruce Street a large two-story frame structure was built for Harding. This also served as a girls dormitory, and what little courting was done (save that which was passingly and surreptitiously done) took place in this building under the strict surveillance of Harding and his wife, ‘“Aunt Pattie.’’ The latter js still living in Atlanta with her daughter, Mrs. Sue Paine. Brother Dodd and his wife had charge of the boys’ dorm- itory. Southeast of this building was another frame structure occupied by the Grants. Between the Harding home and the Grant home was a small frame building used for recitation rooms. Later on this building was used as a suspender factory. Here some of the boys worked at spare time under Dodd’s supervision. Among these boys was J. E. Acuff, now vice-president of Life and Casualty Insurance Company. At the turn of the century the factory was moved to Newton (West Nashville) as the Dodd-Comer Suspend- er Factory. The Washington Manufacturing Company was an outgrowth of this little enterprise. Adjoining the campus on the South was the old Gar- rett Military Academy. As the Bible School grew and there was a demand for more space, rooms of the Mili- tary Academy building were rented for classwork. The students enjoyed the sport of climbing the rock fence which separated the two pieces of property. | was not present when the third session opened in October, 1893. | understand that the college now owns a biscuit from the first pan of bread cooked in the kitchen on that significant day. The enrollment was far smaller than Lipscomb had predicted. Only 52, in- cluding some girls, attended during the session. Of these, 42 were preparing for the ministry. Dr. J. S. Ward, a teacher in the medical department of the Uni- versity of Tennessee, had been added to the faculty. For many years he continued with the school, laboring A “choral class’ taught by L. K. Harding, third from left in the second line, in the session of 1897-98. Note the method of lighting used. A group of co-eds pose in front of the main building about 1897. Time, tide, and style wait for no man. They are Frankie Brittain, Fannie Bell Gill, and Mary Fanning. A close-up of the uniform worn by the girls at the turn of the century. This picture of Roxie McQuigg was made in 1899. industriously for its betterment. Dr. Ward was held in the highest esteem by his students in the medical school as well as in the Bible school. During this and the fourth session | worked in Florida. Then for two years | attended Martyn College of Ora- tory in Washington, D. C. | had the offer of a position in this school and another tendered by Harding to teach in Nashville Bible School. | am glad to say that | chose the latter. While the Centennial Exposition of 1897 was in progress in Nashville, | returned to the Bible School as a student-teacher, teaching expression and continu- ing classwork with Harding, Grant, J. N. Armstrong, and Lipscomb. When Leon K. Harding gave up sight singing to devote his entire time to the study of medi- cine in the fall of 1898, this work was added to my teaching load. As time went on it fell to my lot to teach other subjects, such as spelling and Bible, so gradually my services as teacher increased until | became a full-time instructor. During my four years absence, the school had been making steady progress. The first catalogue was issued during the summer of 1894, announcing the fourth ses- sion. Expenses for men were $134.00 per year for those able to pay tuition, and $91.50 for those who were not. This publication explained that the school did not give degrees, ‘‘empty titles.’’ The fourth session had an encouraging opening day on October 2, 1894 with about 50 matriculants. 88 students attended during the session, 18 of whom were girls and 48 of whom were ‘’ministerial’’ students. This session brought to the faculty the addition of Worcester A. Bryan, a graduate of Cumberland Uni- versity, who taught foreign languages. He remained five years. During the last two years, in addition to his teaching and supervision of the boys’ dormitory, he attended the medical department of Vanderbilt Uni- versity, graduating with second honors. Only a man with a strong constitution and mentality and an indom- inatable will could have succeeded with such a load. After taking his medical degree he left to practice his profession and became one of the leading surgeons of the South. The fifth session, 1895-96, saw 110 students enrolled during the year, 26 of these were girls and about 50 were preacher students. Leon K. Harding, son of the Superintendent, was added to the faculty to teach voice and sight singing. This year marks the first graduating class in the history of the school. Five young men received diplomas. The next session was faced with enthusiasm and hope for 150 students. J. N. Armstrong, one of the five graduates (he was also an alumnus of Union Uni- versity), was added to the faculty to teach Greek. Harding, in publicizing the school, emphasized the fact that it was not for preachers only, but was design- ed to give musical, classical, and scientific courses, as well as Bible. It was not their design, he said, ‘‘to make professional preachers, but to train males and females, old and young,. ...for the greatest usefulness in life.’’ This session offered eight years of Greek and six of Latin. The curriculum also included Hebrew, philosophy, The faculty and the students of the session of 1900- 01. Beginning with James A. Harding and reading to the left are: Lipscomb, Dr. Ward (with his son, Truman, on his knee), J. N. Armstrong (with his daughter Pat- tie on his knee), John T. Glenn, R. H. Boll, E. E. Sewell, Germon, French, English, and natural science. All students were required to study sight-singing. It was about this time that the instruction in instrumental music was offered. Elocution was introduced into the curricu!um two years before. There was a fair nucleus of a library, consisting of 300 volumes. 120 students enrolled during the year. At the commencement four or five received diplomas, each representing six years of work. The year that | returned to the school saw a further gain in enrollment, the highest in the first ten years. There were 94 boys, 43 girls, and 12 teachers. The students came from Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, lowa, Tennessee, Texas, Ind- ian Territory, Canada, Persia, Syria, and Turkey. | found among the students William J. Bishop, who went to Japan as a missionary, Jesse P. Sewell, later president of Abilene Christian College, R. H. Boll, now editor of the ‘‘Word and Work,’’ R. C. Bell, well-known Bible educator, E. A. Timmons, and Porter Ward. Three of the Dunn brothers, Ed Cullum, L. J. Jackson, J.K. Hill, |. B. Bradley, D. Northcutt, and E. C. Fuqua had come during my four years absence. It was at the close of this session that Grant and Bryan resigned. In spite of the efforts of Dr. Ward, who conducted a summer campaign for students, a further decrease in enrollment took place in the session of 1899- 1900. The teaching staff centered their efforts upon an excellent quality of work. Some students were dis- missed because they did not do their work well. An example of diligent work is found in the Greek classes where three to four hours were required for the prepar- ation of each lesson. Superintendent Harding declared that as a result of the high standard of work, graduates of the Nashville Bible School were leading their classes in institutions of higher learning throughout the South, a record which the college, now in its fiftieth year, still claims. The tenth session was the last conducted under the superintendency of Harding. During this year 106 stu- O. W. Gardner. Behind Gardner and to his left is Mrs. Fothergill, matron of the boys’ dormitory. Immedi- ately behind Glenn is Miss Ruth Murphy, music teacher. Absent were S. P. Pittman and Mrs. Ida C. Noble, art teacher. dents were enrolled. The total cost per student, including board, room, tuition, a nd fees, was $99.00 for boys and $108.00 for girls. The faculty for the year was as follows: Lipscomb and Harding, Bible; Armstrong and John T. Glenn, Greek and Latin; Robert H. Boll, French and German; O. W. Gardner, mathematics; E. E. Sewell, English; Ruth Murphy, music; Mrs. Ida C. Noble, art; J. S. Ward, natural sciences; and S. P. Pittman, elocution and sight singing. The operation of the college was made possible only by great sacrifices of the teachers. During the last two years that Harding served as superintendent he received no money at all from the school. He wrote freely in the Gospel Advocate and in his new religious journal, ‘The Way,’’ about the school, its plans, progress, and aims. “We make no distinction,“” he wrote, ‘‘between minis- terial students and others; males and females, church members and non-church members....are put in the same classes and taught the same way... .The school is under the control of no church except as its teachers are controlled by their respective congregations.”’ Harding declared in 1899 that the board of trustees served only as advisors and custodians of property, but that the faculty did not consult the board concerning anything. The school operated loosely in a free-lance sort of way and Harding’s ability as an administrator was often being questioned. In order to put the school On a sounder footing and bring its finances in line with the accepted method of the day, it was decided to incorporate it. A charter was issued on February 2, 1901, naming David Lipscomb, W. H. Dodd, J. R. Ward, C. A. Moore, J. C. McQuiddy, and W. R. Chambers as incorporators. The charter stated that the school was “for the purpose of teaching the Word of God and various other branches of useful knowledge, commonly taught in institutions of learning.’’ Harding did not believe that the school should be incorporated. That spring Harding decided to resign as superin- tendent. It is natural to suspect that his resignation was a result of a change in the organization of the school, but there is no evidence in his writing to support such a conclusion. He declared that the Nashville Bible School was already full and could not be enlarged sufficiently for all who would like to attend a Bible college. It was never his purpose to build a school of gigantic propor- tions; a small school, dominated by the spirit of Christ, and then a number of smaller schools, scattered over a vast area, represented his program of Christian edu- cation. The opportunity came to establish a school in the outskirts of Bowling Green, Kentucky, similar to the Nashville school. This was made possible by the gener- osity of C. C. Potter and wife. The Potter Bible College continued to operate until near the outbreak of the World War, although Brother Harding had to resign after ten years of service. Harding’s personality led about one-half of the stu- dent body of the tenth session to follow him to the new institution. He made it plain that he did not intend to induce any student to leave the Nashville school for the Bowling Green college. He took with him from the fac- ulty his son-in-law, J. N. Armstrong. | decided to re- main with the old institution and have never regretted my decision. Mention must be made of some of the outstanding men who were connected with the school during the first decade. John T. Glenn came to N. B. S. from Cornersville, stayed a while, and then attended the University of Kentucky for a term. He returned to Nash- ville, saying that he wished to become a Christian and he found the atmosphere at the Bible school more con- genial. He became a student-teacher in the school, and soon developed into one of its most valuable instructors. His long connection with the Louisville Male High School attests his superiority as a teacher. E. E. Sewell gave up a good position with a large firm in Memphis to come to the Bible school to prepare to preach. He became a painstaking pupil and a tire- less worker. He never became a preacher, but remained to grow into a scholarly teacher of English. For many years he remained with the school as head of the English department. O. W. Gardener, whose father had been partly rear- ed by Tolbert Fanning, taught mathematics for a number of years. Gardener was one of the most enthusiastic advocates of Bible school work. When he left Nashville, he became connected with the Western Bible and Lit- erary College at Odessa, Missouri. From there he went to California and was greatly responsible for the estab- lishment of Santa Rosa and the Pacific Bible schools. S. R. Logue, who came as a student, became a teacher in the intermediate department, and his wife taught primary grades. Logue was one of the handsomest men ever connected with the institution. He was quiet, gentle, and capable. | must mention several foreigners who attended dur- ing the first decade: W. Sakakabara and H. Makita, Japanese; Kh. B. Yohannan, Persian; and G. Paul, Armenian. Sakakabara afterwards went to the Univer- sity of the South, and became an Episcopal minister in his native country. Makita made a physician and in- ered An English class of 1897-98 poses on the steps of the old Garrett building. S. R. Logue, the teacher, stands at the right. J. P. Sewell, who later became president of Abilene Christian College, stands in the center background and A. B. Barrett sits in the center foreground. He is now a member of the board of directors, but when this picture was made, Ben Harding was just a student talking to his girl friend at a dormitory window (of all things!) . The student of 1941 is advised to take notice of the example. Mary Fanning and Lura Atkins in their dormitory room in 1898 read letters from home. On the dresser are pictures of Professor Bryan and A. B. Lipscomb (now deceased). tended to become a medical missionary, but death from tuberculosis cut short his work. Yohannan went back to Persia and did missionary work there. His son after- wards came to the school. Paul became medical mission- ary. It is said that he died a victim of the World War. | sometimes think of Makita’s mistake. He had done something to exasperate the matron at the school on Spruce Street, Mrs. Fothergill. When the exacting matron demanded of Makita an apology, he meekly submitted, and approached her with these words. ‘’Mrs. Fothergill, | come to get you to apologize me.’’ Needless to say this made matters worse, but it left Makita wondering. During this period the first attempt was made to establish a literary society. There was opposition. The word “‘society’’ reminded them too much of a “mis- sionary society,” and of course that was out of the question in the church of Christ. The question was vigorously discussed, pro and con, and finally it was agreed that it was legitimate to have a “‘society’’ that was purely literary. Ten years of history demonstrated the practicability of such an institution as the Bible School. It proved, too, that good men could work together in harmony, even with divergent opinions. Friendly discussions were held at times, notably one between A. McGary and David Lipscomb on the rebaptism question, and one between G. G. Taylor and David Lipscomb on the civil government question. It was apparent that the school could not be static. A degree of flexibility was needed. Changes were bound to come. In order to be stable, it had to be mobile. Yet it is believed that the same spirit of sacrifice and loyal- ty characterized the school at the close of the period that prompted its establishment. IN THE EVENING OF LIFE One of the last pictures made of James A. Harding, with his overcoat on his arm and his bag beside him. His posture here was characteristic of him throughtout his life. He never sat,’ writes one of his children. He was vigorous and dynamic in his active life. His later years were spent in At- lanta, where his wid- ow still lives, and where he wa s well provided for when he no longer had full command of his men- tal powers. He died in 1922. S. P. Pittman, extreme right, and a group of teachers and students in 1901. Il. ANDERSON THROUGH ELAM It was no easy task to find a man to take the place of James A. Harding. It was feared that the school could not carry on with the enthusiasm inspired by that magnetic man. In the early summer of 1901 Brother Lipscomb, acting for the trustees, employed William Anderson, of Maury County, to succeed the out-going Anderson, 52 years of age, was a Reared on a farm, he superintendent. graduate of Franklin College. was a lover of nature and he had_ keen insight into human nature. Having been a school teacher for many years he was an ardent lover of youth. He loved to associate with young people and enjoyed teaching them. Anderson was a leader of men and a peacemaker in the community in which he lived. Harding wrote of him in ‘The Way,”’ ‘‘Brother Anderson is a very sup- erior man. He is a teacher of much experience and skill. ...he is a preacher of splendid ability... . may the school under his leadership continue to grow and prosper.’ Through vigorous correspondence carried on by J. S. Ward, diligent preparations were made for the opening of the eleventh session. The results were encouraging, the enrollment totaling 100, only six short of that of the preceding year. The fact that two schools only 75 miles apart opened so auspiciously in the fall of 1901 was proof that the Bible school idea was rapidly gain- ing ground. Lipscomb’s comments upon the progress of the school during Anderson’s first year were favorable. The same standard of work that had existed under Harding was maintained by his successor. Sewell, teacher of English, succeeded Armstrong in the teaching of Greek. O. W. Gardner continued mathematics, John T. Gleen in ancient languages, and Dr. Ward in science. J. Paul Slayden, a graduate of Kentucky University, a school- man of ability, was added to the faculty and remained during Anderson’s administration. Anderson himself took Brother Harding’s place in Bible. As a matter of course, his method was not the same as that of Hard- ing’s. By this time younger men were sufficiently de- veloped to assist in the teaching of Bible. At the closing exercises of the school five received degrees, the first to be given by the school. During this year the school received its first gift of any size— $12,000 from the estate of Mrs. Fannie Pond. This A panoramic view of the campus shortly after it was completed. Left to right are Lipscomb’s home, now the sum was turned over to the trustees, who set it aside to be used later in the expansion of the school. The twelfth session was still more encouraging. Dr. Ward in the Gospel Advocate stated that all rooms were filled and that no more girls could be taken, but that rooms would be rented in the neighborhood for boys who would arrive later. During this year 118 were en- rolled, coming from ten states, Canada, and Japan. 30 of these were girls. 24 of the boys were preachers. There were four graduates, all from Texas. At th? closing exercises honorary degrees were conferred upon three former graduates of the school. In November of this session Lipscomb wrote that the school had outgrown its quarters. He stated his pref- erence for several small schools rather than one that was over-grown. He believed, however, that there should be among the brotherhood an institution of higher learning and that Nashville was the logical place for such an institution. The time had come for expansion. His concluding sentence reads: ‘’A valuable and beau- tiful location containing 62 acres of land in the suburbs of the city near the car line is donated to the school and we desire help to finish the needed buildings.” This property was the major part of David Lipscomb’s 73-acre farm located about four miles south of the Public Square, on Granny White Pike. A strip of three acres on the north was given by Oscar F. Noel, Sr., ‘’to promote the cause of education.’ Mr. Noel was a neighbor of David Lipscomb. He had such profound respect for his neighbor that he spoke affectionately of him as ‘Uncle Dave,’’ although Lipscomb was much younger than Noel. In drawing up the deed for his gift, Brother Lipscomb set forth the purpose of the school in words similar to those used in the deed of the Spruce Street property. In February, 1903 Lipscomb wrote concerning the ex- pansion of the school that plans were drawn up and foundations were laid for two buildings on the campus. In soliciting gifts he wrote: ‘Il would encourage all to give but | would prefer this school built up by the small contributions of those having but little...... the school is for the benefit of the common people...... God is not dependent upon the rich to carry forward his work,’ As in former years, Lipscomb cared for the major financial problems of the school and left the rest to the superintendent. Brother Anderson was unable to fine arts building, Avalon Home, the girls’ dormitory, Harding Hall, “Esmond Hall,’ and Lindsay Hall. give his full attention to the school on account of poor health; and, too, his interests were divided since his family continued to live in Maury County. The work was carried on largely by other members of the faculty under the guidance of Dr. J. S. Ward, who served as “business agent.’ THE PERMANENT CAMPUS During the vacation, slow progress was being made on the new buildings. September 22, 1903 was an- nounced as the opening date for the thirteenth year. It was evident that the new buildings would not be ready by that time, but it was decided to begin on the designated date ‘‘ready or not ready.’’ So the school moved southward “‘‘lock, stock, and barrel,’’” from Spruce Street to Granny White Pike just in time for the opening. The boys moved into their new three-story building. Brother Lipscomb himself had built a substantial brick residence just south of the old home. The boys literally kept “‘open house’ for many days since there were no doors or windows. Sheets and quilts served as window panes. Stairways were not completed and boys climbed to the second and third stories by means of ladders. The heating arrangements were crude and unsatisfac- tory. Three large stoves on the first floor with pipes running from floor to floor till they found exit near the roof furnished the heat. Two cisterns furnished the water while the boys with pitchers in hand acted the part of ‘’Rebekah at the well.” | remember that the administration building too was incomplete when we first began to use it for school purposes. Classes recited on half-finished floors. This was a brick structure with auditorium up-stairs and reci- tation rooms on the first floor. While a few were disappointed with the unfinished buildings, the majority of the boys bore the inconven- iences with heroic patience. By degrees the dormitory was completed and we were a happy family bound to- gether more closely because of the hardships we had to bear. There were many things about the campus that re- lieved the monotony of school work. Magnificent sugar maples, elms, and oaks furnished shade for the boys and girls; on the West, a wooded area bounded by the zig- zag rock fence was ample in size for exhilarating walks. One drizzling day, | remember, a couple came to the campus to be married. It was under one of those maples with wide spreading branches that the ceremony was performed. They went away happy. What did they care for the wet weeds and underbrush—they had gotten ahead of pursuing parents. Incidentally, since that time many a couple has found the campus a convenient place for their nuptials. On the new campus activities kept pace with the program of expansion. There was room for a baseball diamond and courts for tennis and volleyball. And then there was ’’‘no man’s land.’’ No student of these early days could forget that territory where no young man dared to tread. It was dreaded like no man’s land in European warfare. Then there was the old bell-tower. Time was when it was new. Mr. Turbeville, the archi- tect, made an estimate of the velocity of wind required to blow it down. It stood erect about five feet wide and twenty feet high. While peering out into the darknes one stormy night we heard a noise— it was the reeling bell tower. Down came the tower, bell and all. A smaller tower was built; and later the big old elm, south of Harding Hall, was for a while an improvised bell tower. A low frame- work on the north of Harding Hall served as a refuge for the bell too, which continued to resound, but the glory of the original bell tower had passed away. Ward- Belmont’s big bell could be heard on the Bible School Campus as it woke up the young ladies over there, and my guess is that Ward-Belmont students could hear our ‘’Big Ben’’ too. The bell that had assembled the students at Mars Hill was presented to the Bible School by Brother Larrimore, who, though never officially connected with N. B. S., used to refer to it in his kind way as ‘’our school.” Unfortunately the Larrimore bell was cracked, and this historic bell that ought to have been preserved for sentiment’s sake was sold for junk. The bell now pre- served in Brewer Tower, whose solemn tones toll off the years at Commencement and at the fall opening of school, is historic only on account of its connection with the early days of N. B. S. Many of the old students will remember Jack Lewis with ‘‘Waterbury’’ in hand leaving the classroom to ring the bell. Others will re- call ‘’big-footed’’ John T. Smithson making his way to the bell tower through snow and sleet. New buildings, a new campus, and new surroundings infused into all new life; and a new era in the history of N. B. S. began with the opening of the thirteenth session in 1903. When the school first began it was almost exclusively a boys’ institution, but by the thirteenth session one- third of the student body consisted of girls. This was not out of harmony with the wishes of the founders, nor did it run counter to the popular trend in education. The catalogue stated that ‘’mixed schools when properly conducted are much better for both males and females; each has a refining power and strengthening influence upon the other.’ It added ‘The young ladies of the school are not allowed to receive calls from the young gentlemen nor will any association of the sexes be per- mitted out of the class room except in company with the members of the faculty.” A group of faculty members taken in either the first or second year after the college moved to its present location. Front row: D. H. Jackson, E. E. Sewell, O. W. Gardner, S. P. Pittman. Seated: David Lipscomb and Superintendent William Anderson. Standing: J. Paul Slayden, John P. Glenn, Mrs. Effie Anderson, E. I. Holland, and J. S. Word. C. B. Knight, Mrs. Nobel, and Mrs. Tabler were absent from the picture. Rose _ Brewer and Ruth Bradford pose in the style of dress popular on the campus _ in 1908. For years girls were required to wear uniforms prescribed by the school. The Bible school girls were always recognized uptown by their blue uniforms in contrast to the different colors worn by girls of other boarding schools in Nash- ville. In order to avoid extravagance in dress and to avoid distinctions, the young ladies were required to purchase uniforms for street-wear and church. The uniform was to be of “‘black or blue material plainly made, without fancy trimmings.’ For spring, the uniform consisted of a white blouse with dark skirt. The cost of the uni- form, including hat, was $15.00. The total expenses for young men at the boarding hall for the entire session was $110.00; for young ladies $128.00. A deposit fee of $2.00 to cover damages was charged. There was an extra charge made for bookkeeping, shorthand, — sight-singing, music, elocution, art, and voice culture. The department of the Bible offered four years in addition to a preparatory course; there were five years offered in Greek, five in Latin, six in English, two in mental, moral, and political science, six in mathematics, five in science, two in German, and two in French. In most of the departments a distinction was made between the ‘‘academic’’ and the ‘‘collegiate’’ courses. This was a great step toward standardization. Some interesting features noted in the catalogue under the caption ‘’Requirements of the Classroom” are: instrumental “Daily recitations are required in all classes; the number of recitations per week... must be not less than 15 and not more than 20.” “For every unexcused absence and refusal to recite two per cent is taken from the final grade.’’ “examinations are held daily in connection with the lectures and recitations and at the end of each term. The final examinations are both oral and written.’’ “One hundred denotes perfection and 75 is the low- est that entitles him to regular class standing.”’ Monthly reports were to be given the student and term reports sent to parents or guardians. Under the heading of ‘’Government’’ the catalogue gave its readers to understand that: first of all«..the N: B.S. is not a ‘reform school.’ Willfully disobedient students. ..are not wanted here.’’ “lax discipline and thorough scholarship are incom- patible.’’ The government of the school was to be ‘’mild and persuasive. ..yet firm and decided.’’ ‘The pupils are not burdened with a long list of rules ...they are taught to do right because it is right.’’ “In order that every student may be under constant observation, four members of the faculty will room in the building for young men, visiting the rooms nightly.”’ “Only two young men are allowed to a room. This room they are to keep clean and orderly and ready at all times for inspection.” “Improper language and the use of tobacco in any form in the building or on the grounds are positively forbidden.” Attendance at chapel, daily Bible classes, and “public worship on Lord’s day’’ was compulsory. In the matter of conduct the catalogue declared pos- itively that ‘’students will be dismissed from the school Lindsay Hall, erected in 1903, the major gift coming from the Texas man whose name _ was given to the building. whenever, in the opinion of the faculty, they are pur- suing a course of conduct detrimental to themselves and to the school.’’ An interesting feature of the catalogue is a descrip- tion of the student’s room and instructions as to what boarding students were to bring which shows a contrast between present conveniences and the inconveniences at the beginning of the twentieth century. ‘’The students’ lodging rooms, said the catalogue, ‘are furnished with iron bed steads, springs, mattress, wash stand (with mirror), table, two chairs, bowl, pitcher, a slop bucket and broom. The young ladies’ rooms have also a dress- er....AIl boarding students should bring with them bed clothing, pillows, pillow-cases, towels, napkins, combs and brushes.’’ Note the absence of rouge, lip- stick, nail polish, anklets, evening dresses, and radios. The catalogue announcing this session tells that the library had increased to 2,000 volumes. A collection of Australian minerals and Japanese curios formed the nuc- leus of a future museum. Lectures were promised during the session. The cata- logue stated that ’’The phenomena of wireless telegraphy and the X-ray (recent scientific discoveries) will be lectured upon and demonstrated before the whole school with very expensive apparatus.” The catalogue for the fourteenth session included pictures of the new buildings and a full description of each. The administration building with auditorium and recitation rooms was the central building. At first the auditorium was known as Harding Hall, but after its enlargement and adornment the name was given to the entire building. The boys dormitory containing 60 rooms besides dining-room and kitchen lay about one hundred yards to the west of Harding Hall. This build- ing was named Lindsay Hall in honor of its most liberal donor, Edwin L. Lindsay of Texas. The name continued until the building was destroyed by fire in 1929. On the opposite side of Harding Hall was Avalon Home, the girls’ dormitory. The Lipscomb farm had been a dairy farm and Avalon was the name of the dairy. This beau- tiful name was applied to the frame dormitory and when the new dormitory was built in 1920, it inherited the old name. Between Harding Hall and Lindsay Hall was an old frame building once used as a tenant house. Until the building was removed this was used for recitations and was known by the students as Esmond Hall. The name Dormitory feasts in girl's rooms were just as much fun in 1906 as in 1941. Jessie Wells, Mary Bourne, Frankie Dunlop, and Ethel Blackman either received a box from home or found the dining room menu slim. At any rate here they are feasting in old Avalon Home. A feature of one of the Saturday night entertainments in 1905 was a manless wedding complete with bride, groom, preacher, flowers, best man, and all. This picture was made in old Avalon Home. One of the strongest forces shaping student life at Lipscomb was the literary society. Jamie Shields, in the drawing reproduced kere, gives her interpretation of Sigma Rho loyalty in the pre-war era. The Sigma Rho society was dis- solved in the session 1913-14 in favor of two new societies, the Kappa Nu and_ Sapphoneans. Paralee Cowan and Eulalia Hol- land were the first heads of the two new societies. Esmond was found written crudely upon the walls of the building, and if this did not suggest the stately name “Esmond Hall,’’ its origin is lost in obscurity. Few changes occurred in the personnel of the faculty. The board of trustees, consisting of David Lipscomb, president, C. A. Moore, secretary and treasurer, J. R. Ward, W. H. Dodd, W. R. Chambers, J. C. McQuiddy, and E. A. Elam, remained the same. The fourteenth session, the fourth of the Anderson administration, opened September 21, 1904 with a sub- stantial increase in attendance. The girls’ building was overflowing. An ‘‘annex’’ across the street provided for the overflow. SOCIETIES ORGANIZED One outstanding feature of this session was the or- ganization of literary societies, which played suc h an important part in the life of the students for the next 25 years. Volumes could be written on the activities of these societies. They became the center, not only of forensic and oratorical activities, but of the athletic and social life of the students. Every girl boarder whether academic or collegiate had to belong to the Sigma Rho society. Every boy had to be either a Calliopean or Caesarion (soon changed to Lipscomb) . Many a royal battle was fought between these two societies. There were rival debates, rival quartets, rival entertainments, rival ball teams, and even rival spelling matches. Each society claimed superiority. Sometimes One society forged ahead in numbers and strength and sometimes another. Teachers were accused of taking sides with this society or that. The rivalry was so in- tense that at baseball games sober-minded young men yelled themselves hoarse supporting their respective teams. At times there was bitterness and recrimina- tions, attacks, and counter-attacks which often were difficult for the faculty to control. The reason for the sharp rivalry is very apparent. There was no other outlet for the school spirit, since contests with other schools were not permitted; thus en- thusiasm was intensified and narrowed to society loyalty. With many, the society held first place in their hearts and the school second place. The girls’ society continued for several years, but the time came for abolishing the Sigma Rho and the or- ganizing of two other societies. Two girls stood up as if choosing for a spelling match and chose their favor- ites. Paralee Cowan chose for the Kappa Nu’s and Eulalia Holland chose for the Sapphoneans. Although, so far as | know, there was no actual hair pulling, the rivalry between the sister societies was as keen as that between the two brother societies. They had their rival entertainments, plays, and tennis games. At the opening of each session there was a great scramble for recruits. Letters were written to prospective students by members of the societies in the endeavor to procure new members. Sometimes prospective men students, mistaken for girls by their names, received scented mis- sives inviting them to become SAPPHO or K-Nu. By no means were these societies to be condemned in toto. It would be difficult to estimate their cultural value. Students gained experience in parliamentary usage, extemporaneous speaking, and debating. Al- At the commencement exercises which followed the though the societies served well their day, their sun has reunion, nine persons received degrees — the largest set never to rise again. up to that time. The graduates were: Ethel Blackman, At the close of the fourteenth session, which marked Henry Leo Boles, Mary Elizabeth Bourne, Lyde Dallas the end of the Anderson administration, there was only Bowers, James Edward Boyd, Samuel Henry Hall, John one graduate—Elizabeth Kittrell of Maury County, who Thomas Lewis, David Willomine Shepherd, and Jessie received the B. L. degree. At this time the school was Lander Wells. conferring the degrees of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of THE WARD ADMINISTRATION Literature, and Bachelor of Science. At commencement it was annuonced that E. A. Elam, THE ELAM ADMINISTRATION a member of the Board of Trustees, one of the editors Anderson was making preparation to move his family of the Gospel Advocate, and a preacher of the highest to Nashville in order to devote himself more assiduously rank, had been elected superintendent. to the work of the school. About a month of the vaca- The Elam adminstration covered seven sessions, ex- tion had passed when teachers, students, and friends of tending from the sixteenth through the twenty-second. the school were shocked to hear that he had died sud- denly from a heart attack. This was the first death within the faculty. Class of 1907. Left to right: Lester Morrow, Maude Newsome, Aura Burcham, Byron Cook, Laura Pepper, There was no available man in sight to succeed him. Florence Birdwell, and Jessie Wells. While on the look-out for a successor, the president of . the Board requested Dr. J. S. Ward to take the over- : , bi ee oh sight of the school. Dr. Ward and wife had had ex- perience in supervising the girls’ dormitory before the school left Spruce Street. With the assistance of Mrs. Blackman they continued in this capacity at the new lo- cation. In addition to his work here, Dr. Ward was on the faculty of the medical and dental departments of the University of Tennessee. During this year of transition the school flourished. There were 181 students enrolled, the largest enrollment thus far. Brother Lipscomb in the Gospel Advocate commented favorably upon the success of the Ward ad- ministration. The Ward administration marks the beginning of th- traditional alumni reunions. Several weeks before com- mencement a call was made for all former teachers an“ students to assemble May 23, 1906, the day before the final exercises. Much enthusiasm was manifested. About one thousand attended the reunion. Among the principal speakers was James A. Harding. A group banquet in April, 1906. Left to right: Mary Bourne, Jessie Baxter, Aura Burcham, Laura Pepper, Byron Cook, Ethel Blackman, Edward Boyd, John T. Lewis, Jessie Wells, . ce | Effie. Anderson, John T. Gleen. Seat- rr ' a: ed: D. W. Shepherd, Lyde Bowers. : ; is SHVILLE BIBLE SCHOOL = iA DAVID LIPSCOMB. JHYUSS - PHoro, “NO MAN’‘S LAND” The Old Campus with its great trees and lush blue- grass has always been a charming picture in the mem- ory of every student since the school moved to its pres- ent site in 1903. For many years it was reserved for the girls except on special occasions. Elam was a man of striking appearance, rather large, with blue eyes, and a prominent nose and forehead. He was a graduate of Burritt College and had taught school in early life. He had developed into one of the best preachers in the brotherhood. He had done ‘‘located”’ work at Lebanon, Franklin, and Gallatin, and had trav- eled extensively as an evangelist. At this time Brother Elam lived on his farm near Lebanon. He was a pract- ical man with a high sense of honor. At chapel services he often warned the students against extravagance and dishonesty. He believed in thrift, economy, and fair dealing. He had been called upon time and again to intervene in the settlement of church troubles. He was successful in making peace. No man could have been more fair in his dealings with others. From the time Elam was selected to head the school, he showed great enthusiasm and wrote constantly in behalf of its progress. In 1907 hardly an issue of the Gospel Advocate was published that did not contain upon its front pages a plea for the school. His articles were headed ‘’Help the Nashville Bible School.’’ Some got the impression from the constant appeal that the school was in dire financial distress and that it was about to close its doors. This was entirely false. Lips- comb published a statement of the school’s financial condition in which he said that the ‘’school is not in a financial strait, it has never had a debt mature that it was not able to meet.’’ He explained that Elam’s appeals were for the school’s expansion. More buildings were needed. A number of people sent small gifts, but few who were able to give large sums responded. As a con- sequence no new buildings were in sight and the en- largement of the old ones had to be postponed with the exception of an addition of six rooms to the girls’ dormitory. Less than $1,000 was raised by Elam’s ap- peals and this was used in making minor improvements and in purchasing badly needed equipment. The lack of enthusiasm upon the part of the brother- hood was due to a lack of understanding of the nature and aims of the school. Elam said that more people The faculty and students of the session of 1907-08. The girls appear in the uniform worn on the campus during the spring. would support and patronize the school when they came to understand it. He endeavored to clarify the situation when he wrote, ‘It is a literary school—college—a char- ter institution which confers the different degrees of a college. It is a Bible school because the Bible is taught daily to all.” It was difficult to get people to under- stand that other things besides the Bible was taught. The idea was abroad that since it was a Bible school nothing but the Bible was taught and that it was de- signed for preachers. Frequently a taunt was made to one contemplating attending. The question was asked, “Are you going to be a preacher?’’ Girls were asked, “Are you going to be a missionary?’’ It took years to enlighten people concerning the true status of the Nash- ville Bible School. The enrollment, an average of about 175 -during Elam’s administration, remained practically stationary. The faculty remained about the same from year to year and there was little change in the curriculum. Elam admitted however, that while most of the students did good work there was some who were undutiful. Batsel Baxter, a student from 1908-11, wrote that ‘The pace was set in almost every class by a group of enthusiasts for the subject, and the work was hard.” At the close of Elam’s first administration there were seven graduates. During his entire administration the graduating classes ranged in number from four in 1909 to eleven in 1911. IMPORTANCE OF GLENN The administration might properly be called the Elam-Glenn administration since John T. Glenn was des- ignated as Elam’s assistant and as supervisor of the boys’ dormitory. Glenn understood boys. He was ‘‘one of them’’ and yet firm in discipline. If a boy slipped away and went to town, when he got back at night Glenn was at the door to greet him, it mattered not how late the hour. The boys wondered how he cou ld be in so many places at the same time, and some cynically remarked that it took a thief to catch a thief. If one broke over and visited a theater, Glenn spotted him there. Not often would the boys come out ahead in their tilts with Glenn. | remember Glenn’s dog. Everybody remembered her. She was an imported airdale and her name was Jesseth— not ‘‘Jessie’’ Glenn frequently explained. good to his dog. Glenn was One morning at the breakfast table he announced that his dog’s pan was missing. The ex- planation was that some of the boys had broken into the kitchen the night before and had feasted on what was intended for Jesseth. Well, ‘boys will be boys’’ and so they frequently got into mischief. Paper sacks filled with water were thrown from the upper windows and lighted on the head of a boy who happened to be stick- ing his head out of the window below. It was difficult to catch the offender but woe unto the one who was caught. One of the favorite ‘indoor sports’’ was to take one of the zinc bath tubs to the top of the steps on the third floor and while the lights accidentally (2?) went out the tub would take its journey down and not stop until it reached the bottom floor. The question still unanswered was “Who did it?” Of course we ordered the boys to have good table manners. Dr. ward Jectured on table ‘’ethics,’” showing them how to use knife, forks, and spoons but the boys did not always observe the regulations. When the fuse was blown and all was a darkness, biscuits sailed from table to table. We dodged them as best we could. Brother Elam was a very busy man. Besides home responsibilities and carrying on his farm in Wilson County, he was frequently called away from the campus to conduct funerals and perform marriage ceremonies in addition to his regular preaching appointments. THE ARK In 1910, in the midst of the Elam administration, the first school annual was published, with Batsell Baxter as editor in chief. This was called the ‘‘Ark,’’ an ap- propriate name, for it was a rendezvous for ‘’man and beast.’ The history of the school up to that time was recorded in Biblical language. Only one volume of the “Ark’’ was produced. It was 1914 before an attempt was made to bring out another annual, and then the name was changed to ‘’Zenith.’” The yearbook with the name “Zenith’’ came out again in 1916 and in 1920. A scene in the boys’ dining room in Lindsay Hall in the session of 1907-08. E. A. Elam, the superintendent, turns around to look at the cameraman. Harding Hall from the front entrance with the large addition added in 1910. Later this entrance was to be- come the rear entrance. Back in 1910 girls’ basketball was not organized into clubs, the girls playing informally. However, for the benefit of ““The Ark’’ this group posed as separate teams. Front row, center: Sarah Shields, Annie Myrtle Elder, and Elizabeth Baxter. Second row: Pearl Murphy, Edna Young, Lizzie Mae King, Ruth Bradford, and Mattie Lee Neece. Third row: Mabel Williams, Maggie Jordan, Mary Thomas, and Bessie Pepper. In 1922 the book was renamed ‘‘Backlog.’’ You are now reading from the pages of the latest edition of the “Backlog.’’ Under faculty supervision, the preparation for the publication of the school annual is carried on by students especially interested in press-room and edi- torial work. Each year the annual is dedicated to some one whom the staff chooses to honor. One of them was dedicated to Lipscomb, one to Elam, and one to A. G. Freed, all deceased. One was dedicated to the Board of Trustees. While a great expenditure of time and money is required in getting out the ‘’Backlog’’ an- nually, it is agreed that the effort is well worth both the time and money. Those who purchase annuals prize them highly. The loyal students would not part with the much-handled book that contains names and pic- tures of school pals and sweethearts for love or money. A glance at the annual awakens pleasant memories, and with book in hand, we live again those happy days. Long live the “‘Backlog!’’ Brother Elam’s early efforts to enlarge Harding Hall did not meet with success at first, but the inadequacy of the administration building was so obvious and the demands so urgent, that, in 1909, the foundation for an addition was laid. The building was not completed, however, until 1910. The catalogue gave a picture of the enlarged building with a full description. Six music rooms and two society halls were above, and below were eight spacious recitation rooms. The capacity of Harding Hall was doubled. The auditorium at that time seated about 400. Partitions forming two small rooms in the rear of the auditorium were removable, in- creasing the seating capacity to about 500. The building fronted the north until a later remodel- ing made Harding Hall face about. It turns its back to the north and its face to the south. Two years ago a one story addition of two rooms, used for Bible reci- tations, were made in the rear. The catalogue of 1911, in describing the enlarged building stated that there were ‘’four entrances, and three stairways for the young ladies, young men and the general public respectively.” We have lost the placard long since and who knows now or cares which stairway belongs to the young ladies? During the Elam administration stress was laid upon lectures for the benefit of the student body. There was a wide range of subjects as can be seen by the follow- ing list: ‘‘Development of the English Drama,” ‘‘Yel- lowstone Park’’ (illustrated), ‘’Old Hickory,’’ “’Martin Luther,’ ‘’Tuberculosis,’’ ‘“The Choice of Moses,”’ ‘“Won- ders of the World,’’ ‘“How We Got Our Bible,’’ ‘’Miss- ionaries of the World,” ‘Japan, Yesterday and Today,” and ‘’Around the World’ (four illustrated lectures by J. W. Shepherd). The catalogue for 1911-1912 an- nounced a series of lectures on ‘Living Religious Issues,’ by M. C. Kurfees, ‘’Prehistoric Animals’’ by Dr. Ward, and a series of lectures on Genesis by Robert H. Boll. CAMPUS WATER SYSTEM For a number of years the school has been served by the city water system, and the only problem now is getting reasonable rates. Not so when we came to the new campus and for many years afterwards. Improve- ments were made during the Elam administration. The first means of supplying water, drawing by hand from cisterns, was clumsy. A windmill over a well in the rear furnished water for the cattle till time and gale demolished the mill. In taking walks in the woodland, many a time have | stopped at the old well and pumped and pumped out of sympathy for the cattle. The next step was a private water system inaugurated at an ex- pense of $12,000. Pipes were laid to a copious spring on the Noel property near Glendale Park. A large tank, later superseded by a larger and better one erected on posts southwest of Lindsay Hall, served as the reservoir. A motor, housed in a little frame booth and kept under lock and key, pumped the water—that is, when Brother McCanless or someone else went to the scene to start the thing going. It was difficult at times to get water enough for the heating plant, so water had to be hauled from Brown’s Creek in barrels to supply the need. Some of us know from experience how disagreeable it was to proceed by lantern light to bail up water into the barrels when the thermometer registered down toward zero mark. One compensating thing about it—-we worked up an appetite! Water is hard to get around the school grounds. During one session attempts were made to dig a well with a flow sufficient to meet the needs of the entire campus. One well was dug inch by inch about 450 feet in depth, and then abandoned. Then a thousand- foot rope was bought and since the water witch said “put it there’’ the machinery was stationed just east of Harding Hall. Hour by hour and day by day as the windlass drew up the augur and let it fall, a sound was produced that | remember well to this day. Thus little by little the hole got deeper and deeper till it reached ) 3 ED. : Ou; . pee GAAP the depth of about 950 feet. You'll not be apt to fall in, for it is too small a bore and it has long since been capped over. Look for it a few paces from Harding Hall to the East. “Brother Mc,’’ mentioned above, was a vital part of the school. For years he served in the capacity of cus- todian of the entire school plant. He knew every pipe and every wire and gadget on the place. He didn’t often quicken his pace, except in emergency; but when something needed ‘’fixing,’’ Bro. Mc. was there to fix it. Not long before he passed away his heart was sad- dened by the conflagrations that completely destroyed Lindsay Hall and Avalon Home. Brother Mc. stood for what the school stands, for— service. He desired to preach, and in the early days of the school he left a comfortable country home to come to Nashville and equip himself for ‘‘ministerial’’ service. He found, as time progressed, that there was another field in which he could better serve. That was noble. During the last year of the Elam administration, 1912-1913, problems connected with the school arose that proved strenuous to the president. He decided that he could not continue his editorial and evangelistic work and at the same time give sufficient attention to the many school problems that arose. He felt that he should no longer bear the burden, but that it should be placed upon the shoulders of younger men. He finally decided to resign from the presidency of the school, but retained his place on the Board of Trustees. His resig- nation became effective in 1913, shortly before the close of the twenty-second session. HiSS-PHO, Brother Elam, who felt that he knew the members of the faculty thoroughly, suggested and urged that H. Leo Boles be selected to take over the presidency. It was feared by some that the choice was an unwise one since Boles had had little or no experience in managerial work. Boles soon proved his executive ability. He was of sturdy stock, ambitious and determined. His father was a preacher in rather rural communities. His great- grand-father, Raccoon John Smith, was a rugged, unique pioneer of the “restoration movement’ inaugurated by the Campbells and Barton W. Stone. With small equip- ment and office force that was negligible, he set to work to make a success of his task, to build up patron- age, and to put the college on a firm basis. A group of freshman class members in 1910. The girls are wearing the standard blue campus uniforms. Ill. THE BOLES ADMINISTRATION Boles was a graduate of Burritt College (1900), and had taught school in Tennessee and Texas before he came to the Bible school as a pupil in 1903, the first year at the present location. After his graduation from N. B. S. in 1906, Boles became teacher of mathematics. From then until his promotion to the presidency, he was listed as teacher of math and philosophy. A glimpse at the school at the beginning of the Boles administration will throw light on the status. The Board of Trustees, formerly seven in number, now con- sisted of five as follows: David Lipscomb, president, C. A. Moore, secretary and treasurer, J. C. McQuiddy, E. A. Elam, and W. V. Davidson. The members of the faculty for 1913-1914 were as follows: David Lipscomb, Emeritus, the Bible; H. Leo” Boles, President, Bible, philosophy, and mathematics; Dr. J. S. Ward, natural and physical sciences; E. E. Sewell, Greek and English; S. P. Pittman, Bible, history, and sight-singing; L. H. Elrod, Latin, and German; Miss Bessie Gillentine, instrumental music and voice culture; Miss Mary Craig, primary and academic department; Miss Jennie Mai McQuiddy, exoression; Mrs. Ida Noble, Art; and J. W. Shepherd, librarian. A peep into the library, “a large, well-lighted roor on the second floor of the chapel building,’’ as the cata- ogue described it, contained ‘’encyclopedias, dictionaries, histories, biographies, travels, commentaries, and many other reference books.’’ The boys’ societies endeavored to outstrip each other in acquiring ‘‘’elegant bookcases’’ and in increasing their libraries. On the tables were found a number of the best monthly and weekly journals such as Harper's, Digest, Scientific Monthly, McClure, Review of Reviews, Youth’s Companion, Travel, Popular Mechanics, Country Gentleman. The collection for the museum was still very meager. There were a few ancient and modern wall maps, some valuable apparatus, and a good collection of mineral specimens. According to the catalogue, young ladies were not allowed to receive calls from young men. The associa- tion of boys and girls was to be only in the company of faculty members. When sweethearts had misunder- standings, by permission they were adjusted in the presi- dent's office under the eye of the president himself. The class of 1911. Seated, left to right: Minnie Pearl Flora, Eva McCan- less, and Loula Mae Green. Standing left to right: John T. Smithson, G. C. Brewer, Tate Miller, Batsell Baxter, and Maurice Hollins. The uniforms for the young ladies had advanced to $20.00 by this time. The school had been divided into two equal semesters of four and one-half months each, but at the time Boles began his administration the first semester, before Christmas, was four months and the other, five months. Two years before, ‘‘tobacco in any form, at any time, in any place,’” was forbidden. By 1913-1914 the pro- hibition was modified slightly. ‘’The use of tobacco in any form, and for all time is disapproved and discour- aged by moral suasion and all other means deemed proper by the faculty,’’ According to the catalogue. The use of tobacco, however, in the building or any- where on the school campus was strictly forbidden. Parents were requested “‘not to interfere with the regular duties of their children by withdrawing them during the session to spend a few days at home.” The Calliopean and Lipscomb societies were running in full blast. The Sigma Rho was still the young ladies only literary society. COURSES OF STUDY The courses of study were heavy. Four years of College Bible, after the academic year, and elective Bible work, were offerd. Stress was laid on Greek, Latin, mathematics and the sciences. Three degrees were of- fered—B. A., B. S., and B. L. M. A. Certificates were given in music, expression, and art. Boles faced this situation, but he rolled up his sleeves and went to work. Following the close of the twenty- second session, the new president began a campaign for students, so he traveled extensively for the school during the summer. On September 9, 1913, the day of registration, it was evident that his efforts had not been in vain. The Opening was auspicious. All seemed pleased with the new management. Lipscomb wrote at the close of the first semester, ‘“This session has been as successful in every respect as the school has ever had.’’ The success was due to Boles’ strict attention to the details of the school and to his punctuality and regularity. He de- termined not to miss a class during the session and carried out his purposes. He could be found on the campus at his post of duty day and night. His only absence from the campus was when he went to town on the streetcar once a week to attend to business dur- ing banking hours. The old library during the World War. The high school library now occupies this room. The physics and chemistry laboratories in Harding Hall during the World War. HOME ECONOMICS BEGUN Boles had an eye for making improvements. In his first year’s administration, a department of home eco- nomics, under a student-teacher, was introduced. This was a small beginning of a department that has become popular. The second teacher in this department had only three pupils. The second home economics class (1914-15) taught by Louella Lee, now Mrs. W. W. Harlin. Three of the students were, left to right: Ruth Wilhoite, Ina Duke, and Wilba Fox. The first teacher was Miss Harriet Mor- row in 1913-14. Another change was made in this first year. In order to create a friendly spirit of rivalry and to take care of an increasing number of young lady students, two socie- ties were formed out of the Sigma Rho society. The preceding session had graduated two young men, Edgar Hollins, and Thomas D. Rose, and three young ladies, Mary Flora, Dolly Brown Fox, and Mary Frizzell. The first graduating class under the new administration was a group of six young men and four young ladies. This class contained Charles R. Brewer, who has taught and labored many years for his Alma Mater, and Robbie Ward, who became Mrs. Brewer. She had a distinction that only a few have had—her entire schooling, from A B C’s on to graduation, was in N. B. S. With the exception of Boles’ second graduating class, when there were only four graduates, the general trend has been toward increase. From then on the number never fell below ten. LIPSCOMB QUITS TEACHING One regrettable and lamentable event marked Boles’ first administration. Brother Lipscomb, now 82 years old, was forced to give up his Bible classes. For 22 years he had been as regular as clock-work. Young men who sat at his feet felt an inspiration in his pres- ence. In his love for truth he set for them a priceless example. If at times he appeared blunt and abrupt, it was to relieve some self-centered young men of his over-plus of self-confidence. For a while Brother Lips- comb continued to attend Bible classes occassionally, and often at chapel he made talks while seated. His body was wearing out before his mind showed fatigue. Twelve years before, the eloquent fiery tongue of James A. Harding, who was then in his vigor, had ceased to function in the school he had helped to found, and now the infirmities of age had silenced the stammering tongue of David Lipscomb, the senior-founder of the in- stitution. Never has a heavier responsibility fallen upon an administration than when younger men endeavored to carry on as these Godly men had begun. V + ee The sunset years. No student will ever forget the old man’s occasional appearances in chapel when he was no longer able to teach. He would speak from his chair, and his quavering voice, shaky hand raised in ges- ture, and the devoutness and earnestness of his plea would bring tears to the eyes of the students. The staff of the Zenith in 1914. Left to right: Charles R. Brewer, associate editor, Robbie Ward, edi- tor-in-chief, and Frank B. Shepherd. Standing: Claude Terry, Paul C. Young, and Mary Creath Cato. The second year of the Boles administration, 1914- 1915, proved successful. The faculty worked in har- mony, the students were satisfied, and the sentiment of the public was expressed in the language of A. B. Lips- comb in the Gospel Advocate, when he said, ‘’The Nash- ville Bible School witnessed the best opening in its his- tory. The enrollment exceeded the most sanguine ex- pectation.’’ 193 had registered by Christmas and by the end of the session 215 had enrolled—the first year to reach the 200 mark. It was now that some attention was paid to ‘college affiliation.’” The 1914-1915 catalogue assured its read- ers that work done in N. B. S. was recognized by the University of Tennessee and the state normals. Credits were not accepted so readily in different states, although Tulane University not only accepted the work done, but offered an annual scholarship. Of the faculty for the twenty-fifth session, that began September 7, 1915, consisting of six men and six women, probably not more than three held standard degrees. Several were graduates of the N. B. S. For a number of years it was the policy of the administration to encour- age teachers to take courses in Peabody, Vanderbilt, and other higher institutions of learning. This was done in summer and in the regular school year. | suspect at times as many as a half dozen of the teachers were taking courses while teaching in N. B. S. Boles him- self did graduate work and received his M. A. degree while serving as president. Personally, | never felt that | had time to divide interests between two schools, and | preferred to devote myself to the school dear to my heart. The school has been criticized at times for employing so many of her ex-students as teachers, instead of teach- ers who have been graduated from well-known educa- tional institutions. That policy, of course, would have been in keeping with secular educational progress. But after all, the policy pursued by Lipscomb has been ad- vantageous in that the spirit of the school has been transmitted from session to session. David Lipscomb College might have been a larger institution with great- The first campus entrance. Through these gates fronting Caldwell Lane hundreds of students caught their first glimpses of Lipscomb. Boys might cast long- ing eyes toward the dense shade of ‘‘no-man’s land” on the left, but they had to keep straight down the road to the front entrance of the ad building showing in the dis- tance. The college quartet of 1914. This was the first quartet to represent the school on a summer tour. Left to right: Neil Hannah, William Kerr, John Berry Wynn, and Charles R. Brewer. er prestige had the other policy been pursued, but it would not be David Lipscomb College as we know and love it today. One must first know and become a part of the tradition before he can help preserve the tradi- tion of the institution. Men and women trained in this school have been self-sacrificing. They learned the les- son of service and acquired the spirit of sacrifice and hence were glad to continue in the capacity of student- teachers, and then developed into regular members of the faculty. The catalogue for the session of 1915-1916 contained a folder with a ‘’Bird’s Eye View of N. B. S.”’ The view was from the intersection of Granny White Pike and Caldwell Lane. It showed the stone wall and iron gate- way at the northeast corner of the school property. It showed all the buildings, including the old feed and stock barn in the rear and the power house, a central heating plant, near the administration building. Tennis courts near the front for girls and in the rear for boys were plainly seen. Hills in the distance can be recog- nized as a part of the chain of Brentwood Hills. HISTORY OF THE GATES This main entrance was abandoned about 1930 and instead the campus now has two main entrances—one near the brick Lipscomb residence and one nearer the southern boundary of the campus. Improvements have been gradually accomplished. As their project, the sen- ior class of 1930 graced the two entrances with arched One of the new entrances to the campus. signs. For a while the entrances were guarded at night by heavy iron chains. The “‘bars’’ have been discarded and the north gate is now the entrance and the south gate the exit. Students of long ago will remember the plot of ground back of the Lipscomb residence retained by Bro. Lips- comb as a small farm, where Bill Brown faithfully plowed, sowed, and reaped. Bill has been here a long time. He belongs to the school, a heritage left by th2 venerable pair. Bill also attended to the stock. One annual contained a page entitled, ‘Familiar Faces.” Three of the faces were of Bill himself and his two mules, and the writer refuses to reveal the identity of the fourth familiar face. Yes, the school actually raised and sold hogs and cattle. | can’t recall now just what the faculty did with the ‘‘proceeds.’” The growing of fruit and grain were indulged in. Men were employed to supervise the farm, while school boys assisted. For a while, vegetables were raised in abundance and canned for table consumption. This practice proved to be an economic asset. But tak- ing the farm and the experiments made over a period of years, it is doubtful that it was a paying project. One can imagine the great responsibility that rested upon the shoulders of the new president. He had to Old Avalon Home, the original home of Lipscomb and his wife. In the rear was the dining hall and above it were rooms for the girls. supervise the overseers of the farm, buy and sell stock, “hire and fire’’ boys who worked on the campus and, in addition, do the work of president, secretary and treas- urer, dean, registrar, and teacher. The fact that the school succeeded with such a load upon the president indicated not only the persistent toil of the man at the head, but also the growing interest of the brotherhood and the public in the Bible school movement. COSTS RISE As a matter of course, prices were rising, and school expenses were increasing, as indicated by the catalogue for 1915-1916. An even $200.00 was the total cost of the entire session. The distinction in tuition for boys and girls was obliterated. You can draw your own con- clusion. Maybe the girls had learned not to require more attention and not to eat more than the boys. During this session there was a slight increase in en- rollment over the preceding, and six states were repre- sented in the graduating class. While the girls’ home had been called Avalon Home from the beginning, it was not until the session of 1915- 1916 that the boys’ dormitory was named Lindsay Hall and the administration building called Harding Hall. A girl's bedroom in Old Avalon. Another change of moment was effected during the same session. In the spring of 1916, the board pur- chased from the full-time teachers the equipment of the school. This meant that while there had been a common fund into which went the proceeds from tuition and from wich each teacher had a common share after obligations had been met, the teachers were to depend, no longer on “‘pot-luck’’ for remuneration, but. were to be paid a salary. This was quite a revolution. The sys- tem under which the teachers had worked was rather awkard and often financially embarrassing. It was diffi- cult to keep up with just how much corn each one owned, what portion of the three or four hogs on hond each acclaimed, and what share each had in the plow, the chairs, and the pianos. Our troubles were over. It ws up to the administration to furnish the salary. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Another momentous step, fraught with boundless pos- sibilities, inaugurated during the third session of the Boles administration, was the formation, on the day pre- ceding commencement, of the ‘’Alumni Association of the N. B. S.’’ with John E. Dunn as its first president. During the following summer Dunn published state- ments to the effect that the board of trustees and fac- ulty were in perfect sympathy with each other and were united in their efforts to keep the school abreast of the times, yet to be true to the original purpose of the school. Alumni shared the same sentiment, and became the thrid leg of the triangle. While the association has not always been aggressive, it is certain that it is at present wideawake to the needs of the school and that its members are driving toward bigger things for their Alma Mater. For the next session in 1916-1917 several were add- ed to the faculty, among whom were S. |. Jones, an alumnus of the N. B. S., who remained as the efficient mathematics teacher for several years. During his life Jones published two interesting books on mathematics, “Mathematical Wrinkles,“’ and ‘’Mathematical Nuts.’’ A third was left by him in manuscript form. These books have found sale in various quarters of the globe. For the first time, the catalogue for 1916-17 speci- fied the degrees held by the faculty members. B. L., B. S., B. A., M. A., and M. D: were the letters listed: Again there was a slight increase in total expenses for the session as well as an increase in attendance. The tennis courts for many years were located just north of the present bell tower. Sewell Hall is now lo- cated in the background of the field shown here. A bedroom in Lindsay Hall. L. G. Kennamer (Now head of geography department, East Kentucky Teachers College) sits in his chair at work. ALUMNI BUY PAINTINGS The alumni association, during this session arranged with Mr. Ida C. Noble, art teacher, to paint life-size portraits of Lipscomb and Harding. Today you see these portraits hanging upon opposite walls of the school aud- itorium, Three important things mark the twenty-seventh ses- ion. An innovation worth mentioning is the reference made to athletics for the first time in the catalogue of 1917-18. The statement made was rather timid and cautious. No intercollegiate games were to be played, and it was made plain that the school did not ‘’believe in athletics as a profession,’’ and did not have a “‘trained team; ’ that ‘such rough college sports as are often found in modern schools and colleges’’ was forbidden, and all competitions on the field meant that it was ‘‘one gentleman playing with another for a gentleman’s recre- ation.’” Tennis was encouraged, and frequent hikes under chaperonage were enjoyed by the young ladies. DEATH OF LIPSCOMB The second event of importance in this session was the death of David Lipscomb on November 11, 1917 at the venerable age of 86. Early in the fall it became ap- parent that he could not live many weeks longer, and hence his friends were not surprised to hear that he had passed away. Though for four years Bro. Lipscomb had not taught his classes, his very presence on the campus was a benediction to both teachers and students. Ap- propriate funeral services were held at College Street Church where for years Bro. Lipscomb had been a senior elder. Burial was in Mt. Olivet cemetery. The Gospel Advocate of December 6 published a memorial edition in which testimony to his greatness, scholarship, leader- ship, and loyalty was given by journalists who had dif- fered radically from him on religious issues, as well as by staunch sympathizers. The Christian Standard re- marked, ’’He has for many years been recognized as one of our great men.’’ As David said of Abner, in olden times, a prince and a great man had fallen in Israel. A. B. Lipscomb and John R. Aust had been added to the board some time before this. So when David Lips- comb died, his nephew stepped into his place as presi- dent of the board, while O. P. Barry of Alexandria was appointed on the board to fill the vacancy. NAME OF SCHOOL CHANGED The third thing of major importance in this session was the change of the name of the school. The death of Lipscomb naturally brought the question to the fore. It was said that he had objected emphatically to making the change during his life time. Now that he had gone to his eternal reward, it was deemed proper and appro- priate that the school he helped to found and for which he virtually contributed his all should bear his name. It was not as easy to do as one might think. Combinations were proposed, such as Lipscomb Bible College and David Lipscomb Bible College. It was not difficult to delete ‘’Nashville’’ from the name, for the school had long since outgrown local limitations. The mooted ques- tion was whether the name ‘’Bible’’ should be retained or not. It was the stress laid on the study of the Bible that brought the school into existence, and that gave the school its individuality. To be sure, the name had mis- led many into thinking that nothing but the Bible was taught; but was it a sign of weakening to omit the name? Some of us were loath to give up that part of the name. The change from ‘’School’’ to ‘College’ was evidently justifiable, for by this time the institution was recognized as a college. The name was finally agreed upon, and in compliance with a petition from faculty and students the board changed the name March 4, 1918 to David Lipscomb College. Some of the “‘old- timers’’ were reluctant to accept the new name, and even to this day they regard the Nashville Bible School as their Alma Mater. During the session of 1917-18 the World War was in progress. It was rather surprising that the war af- fected the attendance so little. In the spring, a dele- gation consisting of J. W. Shepherd, J. N. Armstrong, president of the Cordell Christian College, and Dr. J. S. Ward, representing David Lipscomb College, went to Washington City to interview General Crowder in be- half of young men who were conscientiously opposed to taking up arms. The delegation was courteously re- ceived, and the mission was not wholly fruitless. Brother Boles was probably the logical man to go, but he felt such confidence in Dr. Ward’s fitness for the post that he thought best to send him. Avalon Home, built in 1920. Its reception was very attractive. The girls enjoyed the sunroom on second floor. WARD RESIGNS On the heels of this incident came the surprising re- quest for Dr. Ward’s resignation on the ground of the board’s intention of economizing by curtailing the fac- ulty force. The faculty protested vigorously, and Ward was asked to remain. His long service of more than a quarter of a century terminated, however, when the twenty-seventh session came to a close, at which time he tendered his resignation. Dr. Ward had been one of the most popular and one of the most useful men ever connected with the school. He had served in a number of capacities, ranging from part-time teacher to acting superintendent. His resignation was a blow to the school. A unique feature of several issues of the catalogue during the Boles administration was a list of references near the front of the catalogue and a number of com- mendations near the back. The catalogue of 1918-19 contained as references the names of men from nine states and Canada. There were four pages of commen- datory letters. The twenty-eighth session began September 10, 1918, giving promise of a successful year. $50,000 RAISED The outstanding event of this session was the drive, under the leadership of A. B. Lipscomb, undertaken by the board of trustees for $50,000 to be used in build- C. A. Moore Member of Board of Trustees ing a girls’ dormitory. Ex-president Elam was interested in the move, and wrote frequently in the Gospel Advo- cate about the needs of the school and the progress of the campaign, which was launched at the alumni re- union on May 4, 1919. Brother Elam’s appeal was based upon the claim that David Lipscomb College advocated a ‘True Education,’’ and that the World War had proved con- clusively that scientific training was not enough. Four days after the cam- paign was launched, an enthusiastic call meeting at Ryman Auditorium resulted in liberal gifts and pledges. Within a few weeks work on the new building began. W. V. Davidson, member of the board, was the most generous contributor. Although Elam came to be an enthusiastic supporter of the Boles Administration, he had not been very en- thusiastic during its first years. But before Boles’ term was out Elam was again working in harmony with the school, and by the twenty-ninth session, the last of Boles’ administration, Elam’s name appears in the cata- logue as dean of the Bible. The major part of his work, however, was soliciting funds for the completion of the new building. In this capacity Elam was so successful that by the close of the school in 1920 the dormitory was almost ready for occupancy. This building, the new Avalon Home, was situated about 50 yards east of Harding Hall. It was a three story brick structure modernly equipped, with parlors and sun-rooms, and 35 bedrooms. This building was never really completed, for a wing on the south, like the one on the north, was to be added, forming a court at the east front. A campus view showing the rear of Avalon Home. In the distance are the entrance gates. W. VY. Davidson A. B. Lipscomb H. S. Lipscomb lll. THE POST-WAR ERA For some time there was a manifest undercurrent of dissatisfaction with the Boles Administration. Defects in administrative affairs were doubtless magnified, until it culminated in a change. Arrangements were made before the end of the twenty-ninth session, and at the commencement exercises on Thurs- day, May 13, 1920, the announce- ment of the change in administration was made. On this occasion Brother Boles gave a brief review of his ad- ministration and featured some of its accomplishments, and the president- elect, A. B. Lipscomb, assured the audience that progress would be the aim of the incoming administration. The old, fire-trap, rat-infested Ava- lon Home was to be abandoned and the young ladies could find comfort and quietude in the new home which was to be opened when the fall ses- sion began. In announcing his policies, the new president said, ‘’The new administra- tion is keenly appreciative of the good that has been accomplished in the past through dint and toil and patient sacrifice—our motto is but to carry forward a work that was begun humbly but which has grown from year to year and which promises as much for the future.” J. C. McQuiddy, member of the board, said in the Gospel Advocate in regard to the change of admini- stration, ‘Our motto will be ‘contin- uous improvement’. ..We propose to increase the facilities of the academic and literary courses...We wish to secure for our graduates untrampled recognition wherever they may go.” In reference to the outgoing admini- stration, he said that during the sev- en years of the Boles administration the school had witnessed substantial growth along many lines. THE FIRST DEAN A. B. Lipscomb was a man of poise and dignity, with executive experi- ence. He felt the need of a real school man as advisor. So in keeping with the wishes of the new president and of educational custom, Horace S. Lipscomb, his brother was made dean of the school. Horace Lipscomb held a M. S. Degree from Vanderbilt and had done graduate work at Harvard and Cornell. For 18 years he had taught in the city school system. It seemed that the new administation was to launch out upon a new era. The school was re- organized on the quarter basis: Teachers salaries were raised from $65.00 to $120.00. W. Claude Hall, who had been a former student of the school and had afterwards taught in West Tennessee Normal, was added to the faculty, and soon became a popular teacher. Another addition to the faculty was Miss Ora Crabtree, employed to head the expression de- partment. Miss Crabtree is still head of the speech arts department, having taught continuously since the fall of 1920. The Lipscomb administration embraced three years. A. B. resigned before the close of the first year and H. S., the dean, assumed the responsibility of leader and president. WORK STANDARDIZED During this Lipscomb Administration period the col- lege and high school were definitely standardized. The high school and collegiate courses were made to conform to the standards of the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. This was done so that students going from David Lipscomb to other high schools and colleges would receive full credit for work done in this institution. The college became a member of the Ten- nessee College Association and its work was recognized by the state department of education and by the col- leges of the state. A move was launched to get the high school in the Southern Association, this being achieved in 1926. Complete recognition by the state department came earlier. One of the requirements to be met for both college and high school was that the faculty mem- bers should have certain degrees. This was complied with. The practice of granting the degrees of B. A., B. S., and B. L. was discontinued after 1921, although the charter granted by the state permitted it. Courses in psychology and education were added so that our college graduates who desired to teach could receive state certificates without examination. Arrange- ments were made for Lipscomb students to take home economics, mechanical arts, and other courses at George Peabody College. The card filing system was introduced for keeping the full record of the work presented by the student on his entrance and of all work done while enrolled here. Rec- ord keeping had previously been very inadequate. Tran- scripts for students prior to this time are difficult to compile. Work. in journalism was stimulated by the introduc- tion of a school paper in November, 1921. The nearest approach to a school paper up to this time was the weekly news letter read at the Saturday night programs. Now a monthly periodical was printed and called ‘’Hav- alind Acts.’ News of activities at HArding Hall, AVAlon Home, and LINDsay Hall, furnished the name ‘’Hava- lind Acts.’’ It was superceded by a semi-monthly publi- cation re-named ‘The Babbler’’ in October, 1924. It became a weekly in September, 1935. The school an- nual which appeared formerly and irregularly as the “Ark’’ and ‘Zenith’’ was revived under the name “Backlog’’ in 1922. FOUNDER’S DAY On January 21, 1922, the birthday anniversary of David Lipscomb, the college sponsored an _ oratorical contest. The winner, G. A. Dunn, Jr. received the ‘Founder’s Medal.’’ Under the direction of the public speaking department the first contest proved to be a success with the result that it has become one of the annual college events. Another interesting feature of the Lipscomb Admini- stration was the prominence given to athletics. Both boys and girls were encouraged to participate in tennis and basketball games. In accordance with the wishes of the senior founder, athletics was confined to intra- mural contests and no games with other institutions were played. Special attention was given at this time to the library. The number of volumes was increased to three hundred, several personal libraries having been donated. Under the direction of Mrs. Louise Neely, sister of the presi- dent, the books were catalogued by the Dewey Decimal System. CHENAULT GIFT In February 1921, during the first session of the Lipscomb Administration, the school received through the influence of E. A. Elam, a gift of $50,000 for the purpose of establishing a Bible chair. N. B. Chenault of Wichita Falls, the donor, stated his reason for making the gift in the following words: ‘’This donation is made through my _ pro- found respect for the Bible as the will of God and my desire to aid in this way in teaching it to the young.” Brother Elam himself was the chief beneficiary of this endowment, for the chair named “Elam Bible Chair’’ was to be filled by him. Some criti- cism was offered, but Brother Elam was aware of the fact that had it not been for Chenault’s high regard for him, the donation would never have been m ade. The gift was afterwards diverted to the erection of Elam Hall. BURTON GIFT It is well to note here the establishment of the ‘Bible Education Fund’’ by A. M. Burton. This fund of $20,000, half of which was given by Burton, was for the purpose of educating ‘Christian workers’’ who were not able to pay their own expenses. Money could be borrowed from the fund. The notes required were non- interest bearing. A new feature of the new administration that pleased boys and girls and which has prevailed ever since was the combining of the two dining rooms into a commun- ity dining-hall. Up to this time, it was a rarity to have E. A. Elam The Calliopean basketball team of 1923. A majority of these boys also played in 1922. In these years the Lipscomb Society teams dominated most sports. They played basketball outdoors. The suits were padded. Heavy socks and knee pads were helpful on semi-frozen ground. N. B. Chenault, Texas philanthropist, who gave $50, 000 to establish the “Elam Bible Chair.” After Elam’s death and the destruction of Lindsay Hall, the money was used in the construction of Elam Hall. a woman eat in the boys’ dining hali, and men were an equal rarity in old Avalon Home dining room. The new administration deemed it prudent and advisable for boys and girls to associate in their meals. Certainly the boys would respond to the refining influences of the young ladies, and it is to be hoped that the young ladies were not worsted by their association three times a day with the young gentlemen. The readers may say wheth- er they like the old style or the new style better. This change, incidentally, was the breaking up of a time-honored custom which will be sentimentally re- membered by the students from 1903 to 1920. It was on Thanksgiving day that preparat ions were made for The faculty and students in April, 1921. Teachers shown are Miss Moody, Miss Crabtree, Mrs. Neeley, Miss Hooper, Mrs. Bell, A. B. Lipscomb, H. S. Lipscomb, Srygley, Hall, Kenomb, Pittman, King, Stroop, Brewer, Cuff, Mrs. Templeton, Mrs. Smith. the ‘grand Thanksgiving entertainment’ in the dining room of Lindsay Hall. A few of the girls were given special permission to go over to the dining hall, pro- vided it did not interfere with any school work, to dec- orate the room for the evening affair. The boys had al- ready convened in a meeting and discussed at length, with heated debates, whether each boy should contri- bute 25, 35, or 50 cents in order to purchase refresh- ments. Thanksgiving day still comes round, and is an- nually celebrated, but nothing has ever quite equalled the celebrations held in the old dining room of Lindsay Hall. HARDING DIES One event occurred during the thirty-first session that A corner of the dining hall in Old Avalon Home. a The must be related with sadness. It was the death of James A. Harding. Eleven years before, he had resigned from Potter College on account of failing health. His mental faculties, through stress and strain, had been impaired. The last years of his life, which he spent with his wife at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Charles Paine, were quiet and serene, and physically he was still robust and erect. One day while taking a walk, he wandered away from home, and, like a child, got lost. The next morning he was found. Strangers had cared for him during the night. His doctrine of special provi- dence was vidicated in his own life. Tenderly he was cared for in the beautiful Christian home of his son-in- law in Atlanta until the end came. boys began to eat with the girls here in 1920. In commenting upon the death of Harding, who had wielded such power over men, F. L. Rowe editor of the “Christian Leader’’ wrote, ‘‘The church has lost a man with few equals and no superiors.’’ In the ‘’Gospel Herald’’ your historian wrote, “‘His success as teacher, debater, preacher, and editor was due to his veneration for the word of God and his devotion to its study... . Whether speaking or writing Brother Harding's two themes were ‘‘Faith’’ and “Heaven.” Some discouraging factors caused H. S. Lipscomb to tender his resignation at the close of the third year of the Lipscomb administration. One of these factors was the falling off of attendance due to circumstances that could not be controlled. In part, it was the aftermath of the World War. The changes already noted and im- provements begun prove that the Lipscomb administra- tion was in reality a successful one. At the end of this period there was no current.operating debt and no notes of indebtedness against the institution except that made for making repairs at the boiler house caused by the destruction of the smokestack in a storm. All of the farm donated by ‘’Uncle Dave’’ was still the property of the college. C. O. Massie in the role of Benhadad in ““The House of Rimmon” in the spring of 1922. This shot wes in a rest period during dress rehearsal. It was given outdoors in front of Avalon Home before a large audience. It was perhaps the first of the long series of outdoor per- formances at Lipscomb. The shadow of the water tower on the rear side of the South wing of Lindsay Hall. The picture was made from the tower on October 6, 1921. iV. SECOND BOLES ADMINISTRATION H. Leo Boles, after a three-year intermission, came back to the school as president, succeeding H. S. Lips- comb in 1923. Though there were many problems con- fronting Boles on his return, the way had been paved by the Lipscomb Administration for a successful ad- ministration under the new president. A. G. Freed, former president of Freed-Hardeman College, was secured to fill the new office as vice-presi- dent and to serve as principal of the high school de- partment. The faculty was further enlarged and strengthened. Of the 17 teachers whose names appear in the catalogue, five held the Master’s degree. The new term under the new administration opened on September 19, 1923 with 225 students enrolled from 14 states. Approximately 100 of these were in the col- lege department an equal number in the high school and the others in the grades. The grade department was restored in the beginning of the thirty-third session. BURTON GYMNASIUM About the time school opened, work was begun on a gymnasium. On January 21 the building was dedicated with appropriate ceremony, at which time the Lipscomb and Calliopean literary societies opened their annual series of basketball games. The new building was named Burton Gymnasium in honor of A. M. Burton, member of the Board of Trustees and liberal donor. In 1936 the gymnasium was enlarged, making a larger space for spectators and providing extra classrooms and labora- tories. The next catalogue, 1924-1925, shows a further in- crease in the number of teachers with the Master’s de- gree, the number being eight. A further increase in en- rollment marked the opening of this, the thirty-fourth year. Boles wrote in the Gospel Advocate that both boys’ and girls’ dormitories were filled. 53 of the 250 students enrolled during this session were graduated from the junior college at the end of the year. This was by far the largest group to be graduated from the school. The high school department gave diplomas to 24 stu- dents. SENIOR COLLEGE ATTEMPTED Boles decided to enlarge the scope of the school by adding two more years of college work, thus converting the school into a senior college. Only the first two years were recognized, however. About this time the school became a member of the American Association of Jun- ior Colleges. The catalogue for this session offered three scholar- ships. The first, the Trustees’ Scholarship, which gave tuition for the following year in senior college. The Boles Scholarship gave tuition to the senior student of The author at a faculty- student baseball game at “Onion Dell.” “Beauty at the Gate.” Toline Russell was one of the first ““‘beauty queens” at Lipscomb (elected ‘Most Beautiful” in 1925). Such a “come _ hither’ pose as this tempted more than one boy into “‘no man’s land’ and a campus pen- alty back in the early twen- ties. The girls are Freda Landers and Ruby Pond, Avalon Home in the back- ground. A. G. Freed, vice-presi- dent and later high school principal. Burton Gym “brand new.” the junior college who made the best all-round record for the year. The Freed Scholarship went to the senior high school student making the highest general average. The college band, organized the session before under the direction of H. G. Stubblefield, continued to function during this session. A pre-medical course was offered at this time. The enrollment for 1925-1926 was about the same as for the preceding year. A number of the 1925 grad- uates returned to swell the ranks of the senior college. C. J. Garner has the distinction of being the first to graduate from the enlarged college with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. DEATH OF “AUNT MAG” The one shadow that hovered over the session of 1925-1926 was the passing of ‘’Aunt Mag,” the wife of David Lipscomb. She died at her home on the camp- us where, eight years before, her illustrious companion had preceded her. ‘’Aunt Mag’’ represented the high- est type of womanhood. She was industrious, pious, in- telligent, and cheerful. Like ‘’Uncle Dave,’’ she was devoted to the interests of the school which she, as his companion, had helped to establish. In her simple modest life, ‘“Aunt Mag’’ was an inspiration to the girls of the David Lipscomb campus. The thirty-sixth session, 1926-1927, passed without any marked changes in the enrollment or in the number of graduates. In 1926 there were 42 graduates from eight states, and in 1927 there were 52 graduates from six states. It was felt that the school must of necessity remain at a standstill unless there were more buildings, better equipment, and an endowment. The dormitories were full and the administration building was sadly inade- quate. By 1927 the growing needs of the school had be- come so great that a campaign was launched for ‘’One million dollars in ten years.’” The vice-president, A. G. Freed, was the leader of the drive. Freed wrote in the Gospel Advocate: ‘There never was a time in the his- Margaret Lipscomb as she appeared in 1922. No finer model for Lipscomb’s May queen could be found. “Aunt Mag” is well described in “A worthy woman who can find?” Every session boasts its “longs and shorts.’ In 1925 they were Charley Smith (now a doctor), Robert Fox (now an Obion business man), and C. J. Garner (now a preacher). Who doesn’t remember the familiar Sunday afternoon walks in the twenties? The boys and their dates marched along the highway, chaperones ahead and behind. A Lipscomb Literary Society team. Standing are K. Pullias, E. Pullias, Riggs, Karnes, Harris, and Terry. Seated are Dodd, Campbell, Gleaves, Hibbett, Almond. Nelle Carver shows how gentle Aunt Mag’s “‘old bossy”’ is. President Boles “cuts a figure’ in the background. Note the bell in front of Harding Hall the outdoor basketball court, scene of many society games. tory of education when such training as is given at David Lipscomb College was needed worse than it is today. Many of the colleges are openly attacking the Bible and undermining the Christian faith... .David Lipscomb College students uncompromisingly for the Bible.’ Freed’s noble efforts to create an endowment for the school proved fruitless. Boles decided to discontinue the senior college work and the words ‘’A Senior College’’ found on the front page of the last three catalogues were omitted from © new catalogue for 1927-1928. During this session there were minor changes in fac- ulty and curriculum. The students for this thirty-eighth year came from seventeen states. The enrollment and number of graduates remained about the same. The class of 1929, with Andy T. Ritchie, Jr., as class president, set the pace for future graduating class- es by undertaking the most outstanding project under- taken by any up to that time. It was the reseating of the auditorium. The long benches which had been in use since the erection of the building in 1903 were re- placed by opera chairs at a total cost of $2,500. The old seats were arranged on each side of a central isle. One side of this isle was strictly for girls and the other for boys. Now that the central isle was abolished and H. J. “Skipper” Priestly loomed large in athletics as player and coach in the twenties. Here he is with a high school team. This is the first high school team ever to play inter- school games, entering the state tournament in March, 1928. They are Pitts, Locke, Smith, Byers, Pullias, Martin, and Young. A Sapphonean cage team. They are: Barber, Kinnie, Morrow, Kinett, Watson, J. Edmondson, L. Edmondson, Junes, Cuff, and Dudney. The auditorium as it appeared from 1903 to 1929. two wide isles formed instead, the well-established cus- tom of separating boys and girls in the chapel became a thing of the past. Sometimes the seating for chapel had been according to height. Many of the students will remember how the whole student body was lined up around the walls and teachers scrutinizingly compared the height of the students and seated them according- ly—the tallest in the rear and the shortest in front. Later this method was abolished and the high school students were placed in front, the freshmen college next, and the seniors in the rear. $25,000 IMPROVEMENT In the summer of 1929 the board of trustees spent more than $25,000 on repairing Lindsay and Harding Halls. The repairs and improvements included hardwood floors, new plumbing, new lighting fixtures, wall paper, and painting. The school opened in the fall with the best plant it had ever possessed. Lindsay Hall with its tile bathrooms and new interior presented quite a con- trast to the Lindsay Hall of twenty years earlier, with its zinc bathtubs and splintered pine floors. Harding Hall was made equally as attractive. THE GREAT FIRES As far as Lindsay Hall was concerned, these improve- ments were enjoyed for only a short time, for on De- cember 24, 1929 the newly equipped building was de- stroyed by fire. Most of the boys were away from the campus during the Christmas vacation, but many of those who had gone home left trunks, clothing, and other personal effects in the building. These were a to- tal loss. Though the building was valued at $75,000, it was covered by only $8,000 insurance. Though some felt that the school would not be able to continue, an- nouncement was made by President Boles that the winter The auditorium in 1929 after it was reseated by the class of ‘29 at a cost of $2,500. At the rear were two classrooms with removable walls for enlarging the audi- torium. In 1935 these rooms were torn out and seats were extended to the rear. The stage was also greatly remodeled and enlarged. The class of ‘39 gave new curtains for the stage. The men of the facuity sat on the stage until recent years. The faculty and students of the “‘disaster year,’ 1930. quarter would open according to schedule. The old girls dormitory, the Lipscomb home, and a large dwelling house near the campus were equipped to take care of the boys. In spite of the personal losses sustained by the students and the inconveniences of living quarters, the students faced the situation with calm resignation. The school was moving along smoothly once more when the shock of another disaster was felt. About four o'clock in the morning, March 28, 1930, fire was discovered in the elevator shaft of Avalon Home. The building was in flames before the sleeping occupants could be aroused. Some of the girls were dazed and became hysterical, which made it difficult for rescuers. Several of the girls were injured by minor burns and bruises. One girl fell from the third story, striking the cement pavement below. Her back was broken. This did not prove fatal, but it took months to restore her to normalcy. A dozen or more lost all their clothes and personal effects. This building, valued at $65,000 was covered by only $12,000 insurance. It would seem that this disaster following the other so closely, would force the school to close its doors. Be it said to the credit of the president, the faculty, and the entire student body that with faith in God they faced Lindsay Hall gutted by flames. the disaster with undaunted courage. At nine o’clock the same morning, the chapel bell rang and the students assembled in the auditorium for the regular morning worship. With choked voices and flowing tears, the students sang and prayed. At the close of the devotional period President Boles announced that the board of trustees and the faculty had met in joint session and decided that the school would continue. The details were speedily worked out. The boys had to vacate from their quarters and seek homes in the neighborhood as best they could, while the girls moved into the temporary quarters of the boys. Some of the young men used the gymnasium for sleeping quarters. DEATH OF DARNELL Again the school was running smoothly and was re- cuperating from the two disasters when Lipscomb, ac- cording to The Babbler’s statement, suffered the “’great- est loss of all.’ This was the death of Coach Edgar L. Darnell, which occurred on April 18. Darnell was a per- fect gentleman, unasuming, and capable as a teacher. His boys were devoted to him and their grief was almost uncontrollable as they bore his body up the stairway to the chapel hall where the funeral service was conducted. This was the first death of a Lipscomb teacher while school was in progress. “Onion Dell” itself, where the present asphalt tennis courts are. $250,000 IN NEW BUILDINGS While Avalon Home was in flames, excavation for the new boys’ dormitory was being made near the southern boundary of the campus. It was then decided to erect a dormitory for the girls on this site and build a dormitory for boys near the site of old Lindsay Hall. Thus two buildings of about the same proportions were going up at the same time. Each building was about 180 feet in length and three stories in height with spac- ious basement. The buildings were of brick and were fire-proof, each containing one hundred bedrooms, be- sides offices and class rooms. Each of the buildings cost about $100,000. According to contract, both buildings were to be complete by the opening of school in the fall. Approximately $250,000 was required to construct and equip these buildings. The Chenault fund furnished $50,000. A. M. Burton gave $50,000 worth of stock, and Mrs. Helen Johnson $25,000. There were a few Mrs. Johnson The architect’s draw- ing of Sewell Hall, first planned for a boys’ dor- mitory. It was named for E. G. Sewell, pioneer edi- tor and preacher and friend of David Lipscomb. lesser donations. The property was heavily mortgaged for the balance. Thus at the very beginning of the recent economic depression the school was burdened with a large building debt from which it is not yet entirely free. In spite of disasters, handicaps, and depression, the summer of 1930 found Lipscomb campus a scene of intense activi- ty. Debris from the old dormitory ruins was being cleared away, the grounds were beautified, driveways and walks were laid out, and new tennis courts were being con- structed. The old girls home and dining hall (the early Lipscomb home) that had nestled among the front campus trees and shrubs and which should have been preserved as a historical sanctuary was being torn away. It may be of interest to know that a part of the old building was used in constructing the house of worship on the Otter Creek Road. May it stand for generations as a reminder of the generosity and greatness of Brother and Sister Lipscomb. It was a different campus to which the fortieth stu- dent body came. Of the original buildings, there re- mained only the brick Lipscomb home and Harding Hall, whose exterior had been remodeled _ to harmonize with the new dormitories. The new girls’ dormitory was named _ Sewell Hall in honor of E. G. Sewell, a friend of the school staunch who for fifty years had been a co-laborer The boys’ dormitory of David Lipscomb. was named Elam Hall for E. A. Elam, form- er president of the board and of the col- A. G. Freed and E. A. Elam lege, who had passed as they appeared in their last gway at his home on bade March 14, 1929. The basement of Sewell Hall contained the kitchen and dining room and home economics quarters, while the basement of Elam Hall contained the library and college class rooms. MAY DAY FESTIVAL Near the close of the fortieth session, a new feature was introduced upon the campus—the May Day Festi- val, closing with the crowning of the May queen. Un- like other May queens, the Lipscomb queen is chosen, not simply for beauty and popularity, but because she represents Lipscomb ideals of sweet and noble woman- hood. The queen chooses her attendants and in a stately march, queen and attendants appear before the as- sembled crowd of spectators. As a part of the pagaen- try, a play with moral and spiritual significance is en- acted. In preparation for the session of 1931-32, which proved to be the last of the Boles Administration, Presi- dent Boles conducted an intensive campaign for students. Various methods of advertising were used, among which was a concert tour by the college male quartet. Only in a desultory way had former quartets representing the school gone out in the interest of the school. BOLES RESIGNS When the school opened in the fall, there was a good increase over the preceding session in the face of an in- crease in college expenses and the continuance of the general business depression. Many students were pay- ing for room and board by work, and a few worked out all of their expenses. This was a financial drain on the school. Besides, unpaid interest was accruing against the school at the rate of $1,000 a year. In the face of these conditions, it was a relief to Boles to get from under the heavy burden. At a time when salaried men ovgr the country were taking cuts in salary, either vol- untary or enforced, Boles was paying his teachers their full salaries. It is regrettable that the teachers did not ask for a reduction of salary. A reasonable cut for the year might have relieved a financial tension and enabled President Boles to turn over the school to his successor with a much smaller deficit. When Boles went out the second time, ample notice was served, in justice to the retiring president. For two years Boles continued to teach Bible in the school from which he had resigned as president. After that, it was thought best for him to resign either from the faculty or the board. He decided to give up teaching but retain his position on the board. In the year 1938 he resigned from the board, thus severing a connection with the school which he had served so long. FREED’S DEATH It was in the fall of the last session of the Boles ad- ministration that Brother Freed began to decline in health. It soon became evident that he must cease his _ labors in the schoolroom and in the pulpit. The decline was rapid, and in November 1931, he died in a local hospital. Freed was a scholarly gentleman whose opti- mistic smile had lighted up the pathway of many a youth’s life. Another great soldier who had graced the pulpit, the schoolroom, and the debater’s platform had fallen from the ranks of men to join the ranks of the redeemed. Boles had served the school as president 16 years in all—seven years in his first administration and nine in the second. He was a hard worker, with an ambition to make a success of the school, and to send out as many young preachers as possible, equipped with a working knowledge of the Bible. Under Boles’ instruction, the students were thoroughly indoctrinated, for he was rec- ognized as a superior instructor and sound in doctrine. In spite of all that might be said in his favor, opposi- tion arose. Boles tendered his resignation with the in- tention of devoting more time to writing and evangeliz- ing. H. Leo Boles was iden- tified with Lipscomb for more than a quarter of a century. The new tennis courts. Vv. BAXTER ADMINISTRATION Batsell Baxter, president of Abilene Christian College, was selected to succeed Boles. Baxter was a man of experience as teacher and administrator. He was thor- oughly familiar with the Bible school spirit, having been graduated from the school he was called upon to head. Baxter was quiet and unassuming, and while he entered into his new post with zest and confidence, he was faced with a herculean task. He found a physical plant here, the assets of which approximated one-half million dollars, with liabilities to the extent of $200,000. A current operating debt of $11,000 confronted and har- assed him. Though he worked faithfully during the sum- mer to prepare for the first year of his administration, there was a seven per cent decrease in the enrollment. This decrease was but natural since the outgoing presi- dent had many friends that felt that they could no long- er support the school, and since the incoming president was not widely known in the territory from which most of the students were drawn. Probably one of Baxter's greatest sources of encouragement was the splendid co- operation on the part of the faculty. Only eight of his faculty of 20 had served during the preceding adminis- tration. Ten members of the college faculty held the master’ degree. Four of the ten had done work toward a doctor’s degree. WEEKLY RADIO PROGRAM Events of interest in the first Baxter’s administration were not lacking. Plans were perfected for the college to present a weekly radio program over one of the local stations, WLAC. The owner of this broadcasting station, Mr. Truman Ward, proved friendly to the school, and since then has been made a member of the board. The broadcasts have continued ever since, with very little interruption, under the supervision of Charles R. Brewer and, later, of Andy T. Ritchie Jr. At first, the programs were broadcast from the studio of the station, but afterward, equipment was installed in Harding Hall, which has enabled the school to continue more conven- iently the weekly broadcasts. Batsell Baxter, who graduated in 1911, returned to head the college for two years. Later he served for one year as_ vice- president. As _ presi- dent he labored under trying difficulties cre- ated by heavy debt and the ‘‘depression.”’ He had to cut salaries into half and retrench to get the college within the budget. LIPSCOMB JOINS MVC In December of Baxter’s first year, the college be- came a member of the Mississippi Valley Conference. This was the second step in athletic affiliation, the high school department having already become a member of the Association of the Tennessee Secondary Schools. Baxter discontinued the girls’ basketball team, replac- ing it with a ‘‘pep squad’’ composed of thirty girls. At times the girls have practice teams; but as for inter- scholastic games, the school has never seen fit to re- vive them. Each year by a selective system, the pep squad continues. Wearing attractive uniforms, the “Pepettes’’ perform during the intermission of the bas- ketball games, thus furnishing entertainment to the spectators and encouragement to the ball players. ANNUAL LECTURE SERIES The Baxter administration continued the practice be- gun in the preceding administration of sponsoring an annual lecture series, usually about the last of January and the first of February. The first of the regular lec- ture courses which proved quite satisfactory was held during the second Boles’ administration. The personnel of the lecturers was confined almost entirely to the fac- ulty. After the first series, the policy has been to bring in lecturers from outside the school to cooperate with some of the faculty members. Once the course lasted three weeks, again, two weeks, but in order that the regular school be interferred with as little as possible, it has been thought wise to confine it to one week. One of the attractive features of the last few years has been a lecture near the close of the course by the well-known colored preacher, Marshall Keeble. His position on the program has been explained. Since he draws the largest crowds, it would be embar- rassing to the whites to attempt to follow Keeble. There ar e problems, of course, in arranging the program; but it seems that the annual lecture course is a fixture. It affords opportunity to the students to hear a variety of speakers, and it enhances the spirit of fellowship, while at the same time it enables those who attend to be im- pressed wih the ideals and aims of the school itself. NEW RECORD ENROLLMENT In spite of the decrease in attendance, the 60 grad- uates from junior college, representing ten states, and the 25 graduates from the high school did credit to the new administration, and when his second year began, Baxter had the satisfaction of seeing the greatest in- crease in enrollment ever experienced by the school. The 400-mark was reached. In accordance with his policy of retrenchment, the tuition was lowered and the publi- cation of the Babbler for the session discontinued. Baxter had brought E. H. ljams from the Central Church of Los Angeles to serve as dean. Ijams had been a teacher in David Lipscomb College in the twenties and minister of the Central Church of Christ in Nashville. The president and dean worked together cooperatively for the progress of the cause they both loved so well. When Baxter resigned to return to Texas as head of the Bible department of Abilene Christian College he felt that in leaving his efficient dean as his successor the continued success of the school was guaranteed. Vi. WAMS ADMINISTRATION Ijams entered with enthusiasm and optimism into his task of improving the school he now headed. He was well equipped for the undertaking. After graduating from Florence State Normal College, he had studied in the University of Chicago, University of Alabama, Uni- versity of Southern California, and George Peabody College. He had had important executive experience in public school work in Birmingham andi Savannah. Ijams’ first session, the forty-fourth session of the school, opened September 19, 1934, with 423 students enroll- ing. 25 of the freshmen had been high school valedictorians. It was gratifying to see lIjams’ first graduating class, the largest thus far, 85 strong. Under the lead of Richard Maxwell, president, the class decided upon the erection of a tower as their class project. The tower, named Brewer Tower because of Charles R. Brew- er’s interest in suggesting and encouraging the project, was built to house the old bell, no longer in daily use after the installation of the electric timing system. On October 8, 1934, The Babbler, which had been suspended for a year, reappeared. At this time it was a semi-monthly publication, but in the fall of the next session it became a weekly publication. On February 7, 1935 this periodical was printed for the first time on the campus. This was made possible by the gift to the press club of a printing press by C. E. W. Dorris. In 1936 a cylinder press was purchased for $700. The class of 1936 paid approximately $200 and the press club $500. In the summer of 1939 a linotype was installed. E. B. Woodroof and an assistant supervise- the print shop. ENROLLMENT GROWS The opening of Ijams’s sec- ond year showed a _ substantial increase in the enrollment. The school had just sustained an irreparable loss in the death of Hall L. Calhoun, a teacher of advanced courses in _ Bible. Calhoun was a scholarly man who had been connected with the Bible department of Ken- tucky University and Bethany College. His voice was well Hall L. Calhoun known by a large daily radio audience. As a result of a heart attack he died September 4, 1935. When the session of 1935-36 began, Norman L. Parks, who had been selected on May 16, became dean of the college. Parks had been educated partly in Chris- tian schools and partly in higher secular institutions. Experience as teacher in Freed-Hardeman College and Cordell Christian College and work in state institutions had eminently fitted him for his position. The scholastic standing and prestige of the school at present is largely due to his unceasing work as teacher, sponsor, and dean. Not personal aggrandizment, but the up-building of the school has been his aim. The successful publication of The Babbler and of the Backlog culminating in the present Semi-centennial edition in which you are now reading, is largely attributed to the labor of Dean Parks. SCHOOL PHYSICIAN While there had been men designated as school physicians prior to this, it was in the fall of 1935 that Dr. J. D. Lester, the school physician, established an office in Elam Hall. Each student is examined by Dr. Lester after enrolling in school. A trained nurse working in cooperation with the physician looks after the health of the students of both dormitories. COLLEGE SAVED BY CAMPAIGN At the Thanksgiving banquet 1935, President Ijams announced the plans for a campaign to be inaugurated early in the fall for the raising of $350,000. Had this amount been raised the entire debt would have been can- celled with enough money left for a large building pro- gram. The ljams administration had inherited a tremen- odus debt. In 1930 when the new buildings were complete there was a mortgage against the school of $150,000 at six per cent interest. The interest was accruing at the rate of $9,000 annually. By 1932 there was an operating debt of $11,500. Under the Baxter administration reduction began upon this oper- ating debt. On December 1, 1935 the school owed Life and Casualty Insurance Company $149,500 prin- cipal and $8,830 interest. Money enough was raised by Part of the crowd of 3,500 who saw the June, 1935 presentation of the pageant, “‘Columbia’s Concern for Her Country.’ 300 people were in the cast. This was the largest crowd ever on the Lipscomb campus. Chris- tian education was the theme of the performance. The graduating class of 1936 during the processional. the campaign of 1936 to pay $25,000 on the principal, all of the back interest, and the entire bank debt. While the mortage had been reduced to about $133, 000 the school was still in a precarious financial con- dition. In December of 1937, 37 business men banded together to bring relief. This group of men known as the ‘’Batallion of Death’’ raised $25,000 in cash. They were under the leadership of A. F. Harlin, chair- man, J. Truman Ward, associate chair- man, E. A. Bergstrom, associate chair- man, and Gordon H. Turner. Some of the others were L. B. Corley, O. J. Davis, Ridley Derryberry, Hugh Dozier, William E. Fentress, |. C. Finley, S. H. Hall, E. K. Hardison, J. C. Lauderdale, Bryan Jor- dan, Carl Russell, Howard Youree, Sam Davis Tatum, and |. H. Gibson. W. E. Stephens, whose picture appears here W. E. Stephens was one of a group of generous contributors. Since the Life and Casualty cut the mortgage debt to $100,000 the amount raised cut the debt further to $75,000. Two-thirds of this amount was covered by a new mortgage to the National Life and Accident Comp- any, and one-third to a local bank. It is to be hoped that by July 1, 1941, this very year, the entire debt will be wiped out. BENEFACTORS Left is Gordon H. Turner, a major spokesman of the “Batallion of Death” in their heroic campaign which cut the college debt almost $60,000 in 1937. W. H. Timmons who made the first large gift to the school in 1891 and who ranks as a “founder.” J. E. Acuff, one of the numerous gen- erous contributors in the campaigns of 1936 and 1937. PLANT IMPROVEMENT Under the Ijams administration the physical plant of the school has received special attention. Improve- ments include the erection of a combination lunch room and bookstore, the enlargement of the gymnasium to afford more space for spectators, besides the addition of six class and laboratory rooms, the erection of a con- crete store room for the superintendent of buildings, and the addition of two Bible recitation rooms joining Hard- ing Hall on the north. Offices have been provided for teachers in Harding Hall and in Elam Hall. The campus telephone system has been installed. Better postoffice facilities now obtain. A football field and clay tennis courts have been made. E. B. Woodroof was selected by President Ijams to serve as superintendent of buildings and grounds. His office is a clearing-house for the working students. In cooperation with J. S. Batey, Jr., he has succeeded in preserving and adding to the beauty of the campus. Woodroof specializes in photography. The pictures of recent date found in this annual and those found in other school publications are the work of the campus studio under his supervision. J. R. Stroop came back to the campus after the pres- ent administration began. As registrar he has obtained credit for the orientation course, introduced the system of initial tests, improved the system of filing records and reports sent out. The registrar’s office has been taken from the business office. ljams has as secretary and treasurer F. L. Williams. Williams has been ever a lover of Christian education and for many years has been a patron of the college. Conscientious,painstaking, and unselfish, Fletcher Wil- liams has proved a friend to the student body and a boon to the administration. BIOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT The biological department has received special atten- tion during the last six years under the supervision of J. S. Batey, Jr. The course has been strengthened, equip- ment for elementary bacteriology has been added, and laboratory space and enrollment tripled. New equipment costing $2600 has been added. Similar improvements have been made in the chemistry and physics depart- ments under G. W. Kieffer. Turning to the library we find the following improve- ments: college and high school libraries have been separated, each being under the supervision of a full- time professionally trained librarian. The number of books has been more than doubled. Over 90 of the best magazines are now regularly received; library use greatly increased, the average withdrawal being 83 per student. A. C. Pullias, head of the Bible department and assistant to the president in administrative work, has labored to reorganize the Bible courses so as to cover more ground. The chapel service has been greatly improved under the guidance of a chapel committee with S. C. Boyce as chairman. Visitors are impressed with the solemnity and the quietude of the chapel period, as well as the excellent singing. WASHINGTON TOUR During the third session of the Ijams administration a precedent was set by declaring a week’s ‘’Spring Hol- idays’’ at the close of the winter quarter. During this vacation another precedent was established. Under the direction of A. C. Pullias, at that time teacher of geog- raphy, an educational tour was sponsored. Washington and other points of interest were visited. Under the present administration progress includes the enlarging of the curriculum, the addition of courses in pre-engineering and music education and enlarging the program of teacher training courses. A modern elementary school, splendidly staffed, has been develop- ed. Academic work has been standardized along all lines and enrollment has reached its highest peak. Every year for seven years a new record enrollment has The first mother-senior daughter ban- quet held in connection with May Day. been set. In 1939 for the first time over 100 seniors graduated. Last year the number reached 145. ljams’ first faculty, 1934-35, numbered 25, ten of whom held the bachelor’s degree, ten the master’s and one the doctor’s. The faculty has been strengthened each year. At present there are 42 on the staff. The alumni association has taken on new vigor under the Ijams administration. The establishment of the Al- umni office, the organization of local chapters, the em- phasis given to reunions, and frequent communications to former students have been factors. Here is the “start’’ on Noy. 29, 1935 under the presidency of Alon- zo Williams. Millions have heard Chapel singing over CBS. POLICY OF IJAMS ljams’ ability and integrity are unquestionable. His administration has been one of indirect contact with the details of the organization rather than direct contact. His policy has been to demand on the part of the faculty loyalty to the ideals of the school rather than personal loyalty to himself. In this way has he secured whole- hearted to both. Ijams has been away frequently from the campus on official business, attending educational meetings, and contacting loyal supporters and prospec- tive friends of David Lipscomb College. The P. T. A. has been wide awake and loyal. In addition to their regular meetings in the interest of the school, they have had a number of “‘teas’’ for social and financial purposes. In 1939 the name was changed to Lipscomb Auxiliary. The association has been true to its name. At the opening of the forty-fifth session the alumni association established an office on the campus and employed a full-time secretary, Ruth Morris. The files now include the names and addresss of over 3,000 graduates and former students. The annual Thanksgiving banquet, one of the high points in the Lipscomb calen- dar, and usually held in the dining hall on the campus, has been greatly increased by the work of the alumni secretary. A PERSONAL STATEMENT Since this history is written from the personal angle, | cannot claim it as an entirely unbiased statement of facts. No doubt matters of extreme importance have been omitted, and many matters of minor importance have been emphasized. The statement of facts concerning the changes in policy, innovations, and abandonments does not mean that all these things have been according to your his- torian’s liking. Being by nature adverse to change, | have often viewed with uneasiness and have even stoutly protested against such changes. Time has proven that Graduation exercises have grown in dignity and beauty. Limited Chapel space has made it necessary to hold the exercises on the ‘Old Campus.” This is the class of 1937. The class of 1939, known as the ‘‘Century Class” because it was the first to pass the hundred mark in graduates (117). | was in the wrong, perhaps, as often as it has con- firmed my fears. | have a distinction that | appreciate very highly— the privilege of having taught under every one of the ten administrations. The administrators have all been my friends, and | felt that | could work in harmony with all of them. They have all made their mistakes, but each one has possessed admirable, even outstanding, traits. They come before me, one after another—Brother Harding, with his lovable disposition, emotional, and at times, impetuous; Brother Anderson, with his calm Chris- tian dignity, patient in his dealing with young people; Dr. Ward, genial, busy, yet approachable; Brother Elam, tender yet strong, loyal to family, friends, and truth; Brother Boles, winning boys and girls to his support, not by yielding, but rather by his unyielding stand for the course he had marked out; Brother A. B. Lipscomb, a prince of a man, an orator of no mean ability, whose standard was too high for him to attain; Brother Hor- ace Lipscomb, with convictions, yet a magnet that drew to himself both boys and girls; Brother Baxter whom no one feared, but all loved; and Brother Ijams, the spon- sor of Christian education with the highest ideals. | loved all these men in turn and yet, to me, the school, in a sense has been greater than any man. It stands for a principle, an idea, and an ideal. | know it would be difficult to define these terms but they may be summed up in one word—truth. Like Tenny- son’s Brook, ““men may come and men may go, but a truth goes on forever. | feel that | am the more versatile and adaptable for having served under all these men; it has required a degree of flexibility. Just when to yield to pressure and when not to yield; when to conform to definite trends and when to take a definite stand against trends is a vital question. WHAT IS LIPSCOMB? We want to see the school grow, and yet its growth is fraught with menace. We want to see it conform to educational standards and yet even that is not an un- mitigated ideal. The identification of the school has been baffling. Is it just another school? We protest. Is it a theological institution? That depends upon what the term means. Is it a church or a secular school? To answer either way involves difficulties. The ‘Bible School’’ idea has not been maintained without severe criticism and avowed opposition. Brethren have often been totally indifferent toward the school, patronizing: secular and sectarian institutions instead because of their prestige. Not willing to sacrifice in order to produce a Christian school of high rank, many have been glad to patronize this school after it had attained an enviable record. While the school has suffered for lack of proper patron- age, the sad fact is that the boys and girls who were deprived of Christian training in the school have suf- fered more than has the school itself. How often have parents realized their mistake after it is too late! SOME MEMORIES The school has not escaped its tears and smile, its tragedies and its comedies. With the exception of measles and mumps, flu and an occasional case of ty- phoid fever and pneumonia, smallpox, scarlet fever, and an occasional epidemic of appendectomies, and _ itch, pinkeye, etc., the health of the school has been excep- tionally good. Besides the ‘ell tower disaster and the smoke stack catastrophe, and the grandstand collapse at commence- ment, there have been numerous minor tragedies. | can recall at present only two students in the history of the school who actually hurt themselves studying—the boy barely escaped the insane asylum and the girl developed a case of pellagra. Bsides the death of several members of the faculty already mentioned several students died during their school term. Miss Jennie Hammond was the only stu- dent to die in the dormitory. Others since then are: John Murphy, Will Dailey, Joe Fizer, Bessie Baker, Oscar Chrisman, Jr., Bruce Buttner, Woodrow Hite, Barbara Harris, and Elise Comer. Fizer was walking on the rail- road track when struck by a train and instantly killed. Chrisman lingered for some time after leaving school. Hite was drowned. Some of these died in their homes, others at hospitals. DO YOU REMEMBER While these deaths cast a shadow of gloom over the school from time to time, there has been on the other hand plenty of fun—April Fool tricks played on teachers and students. Do you remember when one April 1 found the farm wagon all set on wheels ready for travel, on the chapel stage? Who remembers the chapel morning when oil of mustard had been generously left on the chairs of the professors who sat on the stage—that morning that Dr. Ward made such a long and ‘’painful”’ talk? | do. Who remembers when a card game in full blast was discovered by a member of the faculty, or when a “‘candidate for the ministry’’ hurled a brick bat through a window in Elam Hall? Do you remember how the Larimore bell got cracked? Do you remember when the boys were punishd for ‘’wickedly’’ going to see a football game on Vanderbilt campus? Do you remember that boy who took his girl to the picnic at Centennial Park and demanded his quarter back because she talked to another boy and left him to swing alone? Can you recall when ‘‘blacking up’’ for the stage was outlawed? When boys were sent out o‘ the recitation rooms for coming to class in shirt sleeves? When a boy was campused for kissing a girl on the train? When another boy was sent home for having in his bureau drawer a “quid’’ of tobacco? Who remem- The quartet of 1939 which made an extensive summer tour. Left to right are Jack Baker, Ellen Williams, Erle T. Moore, Robert G. Neil, James Harwell, and Wayland James. Shown below is the 1938 Backlog staff. Dorothy Roberts (wearing G.T.A. sweater) was the first co-ed editer since 1914. Ruth Morris in 1934-35 was the first girl ever to edit the Babbler. The start of the processional. At the forty-ninth commencement the largest crowd in the history of Lipscomb heard E. R. Barnes, Montgomery educator, speak on ‘’Truth-seekers”’ to the 145 graduates in open-air exercises on the “Old Campus.” bers the boy that was sandbagged in Black Bottom? Do you remember when ‘’Teddy’’ Roosevelt came to town? Do you remember Truman’s donkey that carried baggage from the street car line up to the school for five cents a piece? When an automobile on the campus was as rare as a hearse? Do you remember ‘’No Man’‘s Land?’’ If you ever stepped upon it when the eye of the matron was there | am sure you remember it. Do you remember those lovely trips in the night in the dark woods—snipe hunting? Do you remember the furor created when teachers appeared at commencement in cap and gown? Do you remember when the menu at breakfast was baked cat? Who shut that cat up in the oven anyway? | wonder if you remember how Geragos Paul practiced his elocution on Brother Dodd’s horse by urging him out of the stable with the words ‘’Go | charge thee, go at once!” Do you remember when only the boys attended the prayer meeting? When all the men of the faculty sat on the stage at chapel? When the boys were allowed to go to town only on Saturday afternoons and the girls only on Monday morning? Do you remember the plank walk from the Glendale street car line to Granny White Pike? And when weeds grew in the middle of Caldwell Lane? Do you remember when Mr. Draughon, founder of the famous business college, used to pass by at night with a wagon load of hounds going fox hunting? | sus- pect you remember many things that happened long ago that your historian has forgotten. A history of the Nashville Bible School and David Lipscomb College would be incomplete without mention- ing other similar schools that have grown up as a direct or an indirect influence of the parent school. George Pepperdine College, Los Angeles, California, is the latest venture in the field of Christian education. Other Christian schools that have sprung up since the Organization of the Nashville Bible Schoo! 50 years ago are listed below. Some of these have been mentioned in this sketch already. Abilene Christian College, Abilene, Tex. Alabama Christian College, Berry, Ala. Alatennga College, Bridgeport, Ala. Arkansas Christian College, Morrilton, Ark. Clebarro Christian College, Cleburne, Tex. Cordell Christian College, Cordell, Oklahoma Dasher Bible School, Vadosta, Ga. Dixie University, Cookeville, Tenn. Grady Bible School, Grady, Ala. Gunter Bible College, Gunter, Tex. Harding College, Searcy, Ark. Harper College, Harper, Kan. Jackson Bible School, Valdosta, Ga. Lockney Bible School, Lockney, Tex. Maratime Bible School, Canada. Pacific Christian Academy, Graton, Cal. Potter Bible College, Bowling Green, Ky. Rector Bible School, Rector, Ark. Sabinal Bible School, Sabinal, Tex. Santa Rosa Christian Academy, Santa Rosa, Cal. Texas Christian College, Denton, Tex. Western Bible and Literary College, Odessa, Mo. The list may not be complete, and some of the names may not be the official titles of the institutions. We speak of most of these as our daughters and grand- daughters. Although some of these schools were not long-lived, it is safe to say that untold good has been accomplished by all. In addition to the above a colored Christian sch ool was maintained for several years at Silver Point, Tennessee. Under the auspices of A. M. Burton another school for colored people opened in South Nashville. This soon closed its doors. In the fall of last year, 1940, the colored brethren opened a Christian school in North Nashville. Mention must be made here of the King Bible School in Japan. Other schools similar to the Nashville Bible School that may be regarded as contemporary or parallel insti- tutions are as follows: Burritt College, Spencer, Tenn. Freed-Hardeman College, Henderson, Tenn. Georgia, Robertson Christian College, Henderson, Tenn. (Closed) . Highland Home School, Highland Home, Ala. (Closed) . Thorp Spring Christian College, Thorp Spring, Tex. (Closed). The Board of Trustees ranged from three in number to eleven. Below is a list of the members of the Board in the order of appointment: David Lipscomb, W. H. Dodd, J. R. Ward, C. A. Moore, W. R. Chambers, J. C. McQuiddy, E. A. Elam, H. G. Lipscomb, William Hall, W. V. Davidson, A. B. Lipscomb, John R. Aust, O. P. Barry, C. M. Pullias, R. W. Comer, Dr. W. Boyd, C. C. Chenault, A. M. Burton, J. Petty Ezzell, Leon McQuiddy, H. Leo Boles, S. H. Hall, Gordon H. Turner, E. K. Hardison, M. N. Yo ung, F. L. Williams, W. B Jordan, C. H. Willims, Harry Leathers, J. T. Ward, Ben F. Harding. FORWARD AND BACKWARD These men have borne the brunt of financial respons- ibility during all these years. The administrators, one after another, have also carried a load of responsibility. There have been ten administrations during the past 50 years, an average of five years to each administra- tion. From one point of view the frequent change of administration seems regrettable. Yet each administra- tion has contributed to the upbuilding of the institution during the first half century of its history. What the future will bring to David Lipscomb College is problematical. The continued success of the school depends, first of all, upon whether it adheres to the principles of its founders. Much will depend upon the wisechoice of teachers, upon the loyal support of the alumni, and upon the continued and increased patron- age of a substantial clientele. We lift up our voice in thanksgiving for the school of the past and send up a petition for the school of the future. A. M. Burton C. H. Williams K. Hardison S. H. Hall F. L. Williams W. B. Jordan M. N. Young J. T. Ward The BOARD OF DIRECTORS In recent years, more than ever before, the board of directors have been the “‘life line’ of Lipscomb. These men have been the most generous contributors in money to the college. They have exercised close personal supervision of the institution, devoting needed time from their own work to the welfare of Christian education. Words cannot express the tremendous debt that the institution owes this organization. The students and the faculty recognize the great service of these men and pay tribute to their work and faith in David Lipscomb College. A. M. BURTON, CHAIRMAN, Nashville. Twenty years aq member of the Board, he has served David Lipscomb College through its most critical years. He has given liberally of his means to perpetuate and enlarge the scope of Lipscomb’s service. Without his gifts the school might have perished. President of the Life and Casualty Insurance Company. S.H. HALL, VICE-PRESIDENT, Nashville. Seventeen years a member of the Board, a loyal alumnus, Brother Hall has stood by the school in every crisis and fought for her in every struggle. Minister of the Russell Street Church of Christ. J. T. WARD, Nashville. It is eminently fitting that J. T. Ward should serve on the Board of Directors. His father, Dr. J. S. Ward, served many years as a member of the faculty, serving for a term as president. His grandfather, J. R. Ward, was one of the six men who with David Lipscomb signed the orginal charter. A mem- ber since 1939. Owner of the radio station WLAC. E. K. HARDISON, Nashville. His service to Lipscomb as a Board member began in 1930. His fine business judgment has been of inestimable value during the last decade of readjustment. Owner of the E. K. Hard- ison Seed Company. F. L. WILLIAMS, Nashville. A member of the Board for a dozen years, Brother Williams has been the Board's treasurer and secretary during the greater part of the time. As an expert in office procedure his service in instituting a system of accounting and business and business management has become a landmark in Lips- comb history. H. R. LEATHERS, Dickson. Brother Leathers’ home is in Dickson, Tennessee, where he is a leader in the church and in business circles. Both analytical and constructive in his thinking, he is a very valuable man in the councils of David Lipscomb College. He has been a member of the Board since 1938. Official in the Leathers Manufacturing Co. BEN F. HARDING, Spring Hill. Brother Harding be- came a member of the Board in 1941. His connection with David Lipscomb dates from his boyhood when his father was associated with David Lpiscomb in founding the Nashville Bible School. No man is more appreciated by fellow Board members than he. Superintendent of the Tennessee Orphan Home and minister of the Colum- bia Church of Christ. C. H. WILLIAMS, Nashville. Brother Williams be- came a member of the Board four years ago when the school stood in great need of financial support and business leadership. He has given of his means and counsel liberally, a zealous believer in Christian edu- cation. President of the Red Kap Garment Co. M. N. YOUNG, Nashville. Brother Young’s mem- bership on the Board began in 1930. An alumnus, a successful business man, his counsel has been uniformly wise and constructive. Owner of the M. N. Young Co. (real estate and insurance) . W. B. JORDAN, Smyrna. Brother Jorden is an alum- nus of Lipscomb and successful business man, a firm believer in the education for which Lipscomb stands. He has been member of the Board since 1937. Owner of the Smyrna Lumber Co. B. F. Harding H. R.: Leathers ALOR SUnnEt UL A OVEN giana ann ant tat HEEEE EUEUD E2028 80008 mete ta att att The future campus as visioned by the Board of Directors. FACING Wht FUTURE A people without a vision perisheth. And so would a school. David Lipscomb College, to fill its mission, must look ahead. Tendencies must be studied. Crises must be anticipated. Needs must be analyzed. Possible services must be foreseen. David Lipscomb College must continue to expand its services. The area which it serves demands it. Non- Christian schools cannot possibly meet the needs of the people. A SCHOOL OF RURAL LIFE As soon as possible the college should have a farm and all necessary buildings and equipment to offer a complete two-year unit in agriculture and rural life. This new schoo! should prepare boys to continue toward a degree in agriculture. But its primary purposes should be to fit boys and girls to return to rural areas, where they can help revitalize decaying rural life, restore a dy- ing agricultural economy, and save the declining rural church. The church of Christ in America is rooted in rural life. If the rural churches die, the city churches pro- duced by the rural areas will weaken, too. This school should devote itself to problems of economics, social life, and religious leadership in rural areas. HOME EDUCATION The college needs to redirect its course content and planning to better prepare youth for home life. To th’s end a terminal two-year home economics course with a home economics house and equipment are needed. A course in home living should be developed for all stu- dents, combining Bible principles with practical wisdom. SECONDARY EDUCATION A modern hign school plant, comparable to the better public plants, is needed. Christian education for the high school children of Nashville parents is not a luxury but a great necessity. Christian parents must be made to see that David Lipscomb was right when he wrote that education without the Bible becomes pagan and atheistic. A new elementary school building to serve more child- ren and offer the education department a more adequate laboratory school is needed. OTHER NEEDS The college needs endowments enough to protect its academic standing. It needs to maintain its freedom in offering courses. It must guard its right to prepare teachers for American schools. It needs a new library building, a large auditorium, and a new inexpensive gymnasium for physical educa- tion. The Bible must be kept at the center of the curricu- lum. Christian character and not mere bookish contents must be the foremost concern. ‘’Education for eternity’’ must always be the slogan. TTL aN TRIBUTE [0 ALumn From the thousands who have lived within the halls of Lipscomb and N. B. S. a few have been selected to appear in this book under the above caption. While this list is not particularly exclusive, and cannot of course be inclusive, it is no doubt fairly representative. The Backlog realizes that an overwhelming majority of the women who have attended the college have taken their places as queens of Christian homes. Their child- ren are with us by the score. Of these mothers we are ever mindful and for them we are thankful. sla E. G. Cullum, (1897), Nashville. District manager of Life G Casualty Insurance Company. Furniture business 1910-29. Has served church as minister, song leader, and elder. For past 20 years elder and minister at Trinity Lane Church. Instrumental in establishing new congre- gations in and around Nashville without cost to them. Seven children educated at Lipscomb. One grandchild, Andy Rit- chie, Third ,now a student. Sang on col- lege quartet with Leon Harding, John Bostick, and John Murphy (deceased). His wife is also an alumna, Miss Binkley. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: Woodson Harding Armstrong (1893-98), Searcy, Ark. Dean Emeritus of women, head of speech departments at Harding College. Author of a number of three-act plays. Outstanding among speech teachers of the Southwest. Has lived on Christian campuses for 48 years. Thirty-four years as active dean of wo- men. Speech teacher 26 years. Daughter of Jas. A. Harding, co-founder of D.L.C. At 12 lived in building which was first home of D.L.C. (1891); admitted to school as regular student two years later. Six years of Bible at N.B.S. shown on signed diploma with all grades 100. At pres- ent, teaching speech arts to 150 students at Harding. Sponsor of Lipscomb Club. MEDICINE: John Benton Bostic (1893-98), Fresno, Cal. Medical officer, U. S. Navy. A.B., Nash- ville Bible School; Dac. Vanderbilt; M. D., College of Physicians and Surgeons, San Francisco. Has had interesting naval assignments on all continents. Serves as interpreter of French, German, Spanish, and Italian. Children: John Burton, Dr. Warren L., Beverly Bostic Dean, Bernice Bostic Hoover. Sang on college quartet. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: H. Leo Boles (1903-6), Nashville. B.S., Burritt; B.A., Nashville Bible School; M.A., Vanderbilt; D.D., Southern School of Divinity. Married Ida Meiser, 1906. One son, Leo Lipscomb. Taught in public schools of Tenn. and Tex. Taught philosophy and mathematics, N. B. S. President of Lips- comb sixteen years (1913-20; 1923-32), secretary board for several years. Member Gospel Advocate edi- torial staff since 1930. Member Int. Sunday School Council. Editor of various Sunday school quarterlies. Author of numerous religious baoks, including Biographi- cal Sketches of Gospel Preachers and commentaries on Matt., Luke, and Acts. Preachers of the gospel whose names appear here have been chosen on other grounds than that they are ministers. Elsewhere in the book will appear a short but representative list of preachers who have attended Lips- comb through the years. Since they are included elsewhere in the Backlog the four members of the Board of Directors and the eigthteen teachers, who are alumni, were not considered for this feature. hal EI EER: Edward F. Rizer (1903-5), Pueblo, Colo. Civil and consulting engineer, specializing in planning and building ir- rigation works and dams. College work done at Colorado. First project of auth- ority, construction of Colo.-Kan. R. R. (1912-13); last completed work, Yam- pa Dam, Northeast Colorado (1940). Served as acting state director (Colo.) P. W. A. Has rating a s senior civil engi- neer. Established and built only Church of Christ in Pueblo. Married Bess Louise Allison, 1916. Has one child living, Edward Allison. EOI EE Cc. E. W. Dorris (1892-95), Nashville. Elder of Central Church of Christ, preacher and writer. Editor of Commentary on Book of Mark and Commentary on Book of John, by David Lipscomb. Has written many articles for religious journals and served as editor of two periodicals now discontinued. Active preacher for 52 years. One son, Charles G._ Dorris. Preached for one church 45 years. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: R. N. Gardner (1896-99), Nashville. Preacher. Student teacher at N. B. S., teacher of mathematics Potter Bible, 12 years president of Western Bible and Literary, Odessa, Mo. B.A., Mississippi. Editor of book, Let Us Make Man, and of various periodicals devoted to Christain education. Most recent, “Truth Seeker.’’ Children: Helen, Nel- son, James, Pauline, Arthur, all D. L. C. alumni. HOME-MAKER: Mrs. Fred (Grady Hart) Clayton (1906- : 1908). Youngest member of her class. Member Hillsboro Church of Christ. Mar- ried 1913. Four daughters: Jolynn (25), Rosemary (23), Freda (21), Mattine! (19), all of whom are graduates of Lipscomb. Mrs. Clayton chosen to repre- sent all of the women who graduated from Lipscomb and who made_ ideal a homes and mothers. The college is proud of heir great number. BUSINESS: J. E. Acuff (’01), Nashville. Executive vice-president Life G Casualty Insurance Company. Member Nashville Chamber of Commerce, National Undrwriters Association. Elder Charlotte Avenue Church of Christ thirty-five years, contributor to religious and business journals. Atended Burritt prior to entering N. B. S. Children: Milton, Leslie, Jasper, John, and Elise Acuff Fox. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: J. N. Armstrong (1893-96), Searcy Ark. President Emeritus Har- ding and head of Bible department. M.A., U, Oklahoma; A. B., Nash- Ville Bible School; LLD., Harding College. President of Christian col- leges in Cordell, Okla., Harper, Kan., Morrilton, Ark., and Searcy, Ark. Teacher of Greek and Bible in six Christian colleges including five years N. B. S. Has evangelized in 19 states. Married Woodson Harding in 1898. Parents of Pattie Hatha- way (Mrs. L. C. Sears), whose two sons are fifth gen- eration of preachers in Harding lineage. Has taught more missionaries than any person in the church. MANUFACTURE: Walter W. Foster (1903), Wichita Falls, Tex. Manager, Foster Cathead Company, manufacturers and distributors of oil field equipment. Customers throughout the world. Patenter of equip- ment manufactured. Former oil well driller, contractor, and producer. Fifteen years elder Church of Christ, 10th and Austin Sts., Wichita Falls. Children, J. Lewis, Emma Katherine. TEACHER—ELEMENTARY EDUCATION: Mary Morrow Frizzell (1903-05; 1913), Murfrees- boro. B.S. and M.A., Peabody; graduate work, Columbia. One of state founders of Delta Kappa Gamma (honorary so- ciety for women teachers). Author of Content of Textbooks for Primary Child- ren, Contrasts of Poetry for Children in Different Countries; translator of 2 7 c poems for children from the German. W Formerly taught in Chattanooga schools and served as primary critic in training school at Mur- freesboro. Teacher of elementary education at State Teachers College, Murfreesboro since 1928. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: Batsell Baxter, (1908- 11), Searcy Ark. Professor Abilene Christian, 1920-24, president 24-'34; president David Lipscomb '32-'34; president Pepperdine 139 -39, Degrees: BL, NiE:S.; B.A., 1.C.U.; M.A., Baylor. Served various churches in the capacity of deacon, elder and minister. Staff writer Gospel Advocate; editor Junior Sunday School Quarterly. One son, Batsell Barrett, teaching at Pepperdine. BUSINESS: J. C. Reese (1899), Abilene, Tex. Student in the Nashville Bible School in 1899. Now engaged in the production of crude oil. Elder in college congregation, Abi- lene. Has four children: Dr. J. J. ('30), Mrs. Ruth Holden (‘26), Helen (24), Eeonm (2.12 TEACHER-—MUSIC: Ir ma Lee Batey (1916-18), Alp- ine, Texas. Head of music department, Sul Ross State Teachers, Alpine. B.S., Peabody; M.A., Columbia; graduate work, Peabody. Formerly president of Alpine chapter American Association University Women. Three years local president Delta Kappa Gamma_ (honor society of women teachers). Teacher of voice at Lipscomb 1923-25; head of department 1936-38. Author of numer- ous articles on music such as ‘Music of Mexico,’’ ‘“Am- erican Music,” ‘Culture in Music,” and “What Music Mew Do for the Child.” TEACHER: Herbert J. Sudbury (1911), Natchitoches, La. Associate prof. of psy. at State Nor- mal since 1922. Formerly taught at Harper (Kan.); minister of church, Brinkley, Ark. B.A., Tennessee; M.A., Peabody; graduate work, Stanford, L. S. U., and Texas. Author of What We Teach and Why. Past president of Psy. Dept. of L. G. A. and Mental Hygiene Fa Association. Owner and operator of farm. Married Mary Flora (1913) 1919; sons: Robert (20) John (16), Herbert, Jr (13)-, Bible teacher and leader of local church. DENTISTRY: Fred H. Hall (1918), Nashville. D.D.S., s Vanderbilt, 1922. Specialist in restora- tive dentistry. Three years instructor in Vanderbilt School of Dentistry and now member of staff of V. U. Hospital and assistant prof. of dentistry. Member of national and state dental associations and of Omicron Kappa Epsilon and Xi Psi Phi. Papers read and lectures pre- sented before national conventions. Clinic conducted before Am. Academy of Restorative Dentistry, 1940. Married Birdie Jones (‘19) 1924. Children: Veranne (11), B. Jones, (4) Ogle Basil, (1). Deacon Central Church of Christ. PROFESSOR: Roger P. Cuff (1914-19), Wayne, Neb. Prof. of English, S. T. C. Formerly head of English Dept., Lipscomb and at Edin- burg, Tex.; instructor in English, Tenn. Poly. Insti.; prof. of English, Arkansas College; prof. of English, Nebraska Wes- leyan. Graduated from Lipscomb as Val- edictorian. Degrees: B.A. and M.A., Mercer; Ph.D., Peabody. Member Phi Delta Kappa, Nat’!l. Assoc. of Teachers of English., Nat’l. Ed. Assn., American Assoc. of University Professors. Author of A Study of the Classical Mythology in Hawthorne’s Writings and A Guide to the Literary Reading of College Freshmen. Married Eleanor Frazier (‘25) 1926. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: Jesse P. Sewell (1894-98), 536 Hammond Ave., San Antonio, Tex. Minister of Grove Ave. Church of Christ. President Emeritus Abilene Christian, President, Abilene Christian 1912-24 during which time it developed from a non-accredited academy with 35 students to a four-year college with 700. L.L.D., Harding. Member of Texas Academy of Science. Six years executive secretary, Association of Texas Colleges. Minister at Bonham, Sherman, Dallas, San Angelo. Held meet- ings in many states for 45 years with only 10 without baptisms. Author, The Bible in One Hundred Lessons, Class Notes on Shorter Epistles (with G. A. Klingman), The Church and Her Ideal Education in All Situations (with H. E. Speck). Married Daisy E. McQuigg (’98), who for 12 years was dean of women at Abilene Chris- tian and author of Ideal Womanhood, The Life of Christ in Outline and Questions and other works. Influential in creating state junior USES in Texas. One son, Jesse McQuigg (38). RANCHMAN: Claude A. pone (1905-08), Route 4, San Antonio, Tex. Specializes in raising registered angora goats. President, Texas Goat Raisers’ Association. President, American Angora Goa: Breeders’ Associ- ation. Texas Master Farmer. Formerly elder Grove Ave. Church of Christ. Now member of Denver Heights Church of Christ. Three children: Claude A., Jr. (24), Louise (16), and Leslie (11). BUSINESS: Pat W. Swaney (1912-14), Old Hickory. Owner and operator of Old Hickory Drug Company. President, Band of Harts- ville. Past pres. of Tenn. Rexall Drug Club, Old Hickory Credit Bureau, and Hartsville Exchange Club. Former part owner of Perkins Swaney Drug Co., Hartsville and Gallatin. Married Dean Owen (‘17) 1919. Children: Pat W., Jr. (15) and Robert (10). ““My only claim to distinction is that | am a close friend of S. P.. Pittman.” CONSERVATION: Eugene L. Pearson (1916-18), Frankiin. Finance and Personnel officer, Assistant to Commissioner, State Depart- ment of Conservation. Formerly taught at Eastern Ky. State Teachers. Served as field representative for the South in U. S. Dept. of Ed.; director of research and statistics, Tenn. Dept. of Ed.; Field Accountant Federal Grade Commission. Degrees: B.A., Vanderbilt; M.A., Ken- tucky; work at Chicago. Member, Phi Delta Kappa. Mentioned in Biography of Leading Amer- ican Educators. Author of various articles on conser- vation. Married Ora Higginbotham (‘19) 1920. Chil- dren: Buford (19), Olwyn (17), Mary Gene (12). Active in church work; helped in starting congregations in N. Y., Chicago, Baltimore, and Gary. TEACHER: Lacy Huffman Elrod (1909-11), Nashville. Elder, giving full time Central Church, Nashville. Dean of Men, Lipscomb ee 18; prin., Smyrna High School 1918-27; supervisor of Tenn. Dept. of Certifica- tion 1933-39; supt. State Training School 1939-40. B.S., Burnit;.B.S.).MA., Ph.D., Peabody. Member Phi Delta Kap- pa. Married Lucy L. Jones (‘16) 1917. Sons: Tolbert (23), Parker (21), Bur- ton (17). Author of Supply, Demand, and Training of Teachers in Tennessee. poe MERISUNE: Dubart Miller (1908-10), Corsicana, Tex. Physician. M.D., Vanderbilt, 1914. Ser- ved internship in Vanderbilt. Decorated for distinguished service in World War. Succeeded to the practice of his father in Corsicana. Brother of Dr. Tate Miller, renowned Dallas specialist. MUSICIAN: Joseph Macpherson (1915-18), Nashville. Tennessee Inspection Bureau. Radio artist. Formerly member Metropolitan Opera Co. Has sung leading roles in “Aida,’’ “La Forza del Destion,”’ “’Sad- ko SaleVA fricama)ss sskeing Oo llertatora, “Die Meistersinger,’” “La Fancinelle del West,’’ ‘‘Romeo and Juliette.’’ Member Nashville Exchange. Children: Joseph Tant, Graham Maxwell. MEDICINE: Tate Miller (1909-11), Dallas, Tex. Holds chair of the disease of the stomach and intestines at Baylor University. Taught at Baylor for 20 years. Md., Vanderbilt, 1915. Interned at Parkland Hospital, Dallas. Lieut. Commander in U. S. Navy Medical Corps in World War. President Dallas County Medical Society and member of American College of Physicians. Holds membership in numerous medical societies. Author of articles on his specialty, stomach diseases. Married Emma Blythe (1909-11) 1918. EDITOR: Benjamin Cordell Goodpasture (1914-18), Nashville. Editor Gospel Advocate. Min- ister Hillsboro Church of Christ. Degree: M.A. Mentioned in International Ency- clopedia of Biography. For some years minister at Shelbyville; seven years at West End church and eleven at Seminole in Atlanta. Author of Simon Magus, Bi- ography and Sermons of M. Keeble, Kurfees Sermon Outlines, and others. Married Cleveland Cliet (‘16) 1918. AUTHOR-TEACHER: James Chessor (1914-17), Cen- terville. Farming. Makes rustic chairs as hobby. Rural school teacher four years, seven years in Burritt College. Single. Writes some for rural newspaper. Also writes poetry. Bible class teacher in Shipps Bend Church of Christ. Author of Bible Stories for Children. Writes for Gospel Advocate and other religious pub- lications. Lover of rural life. PROFESSOR: Clayton L. James (1924-26), Murfrees- bero. Professor of social sciences and secondary education, Middle Tennessee Teachers. Degrees: A.B. and M.S., Pea- body; graduate work, Columbia. Supt. of schools, Pulaski, 1928-30; supt. of schools, Lebanon, 1930-36; assistant state high school supervisor 1936-40. Member Phi Delta Kappa, civic and pro- fessional societies. Teacher in Sunday school. Married Lillie Mae Brown (‘26) 1928. PUBLISHER: Barney D. Morehead (1919-24), Nash- ville. Publisher of World Vision, quarter- ly rragazine devoted largely to church news and work outside the United States; also publisher of various religious tracts. Married Nellie Hertzska and they spent five years in Japan. Their “’chief desire is to see the church evangelize. the world in one generation... . believe it can be done.’ While at Lipscomb : served as business manager for both ‘Babbler ae Backlog for two years. TEACHER: John P. Lewis (1921-26), Norman, Okla. Church of Christ Bible Chair and associate professor of New Testa- ment in Okla. School of Religion, U. of Okla. Degrees: B.A., M.A., B.D., Vanderbilt. Actively engaged in preaching at Okla. churches. Articles contributed to various re- ligious journals. Children: John Rid- ley (7) and Goldye Lee (5 mo.). Connected with Nashville school system 1934-35. Present work is “an effort to solve, in part at least, the problem of religious education in a state university.” Law: Sam Davis Tatum (1923-26), Nashville. Juven- ile Court Judge of Nashville and David- son County. Formerly practiced law and taught school. Teacher of Bible and English, Burritt. A.B., Abilene; B.S., Pea- body; L.L.B., Tennessee; graduate work at Harvard. Winner of oratorical medal, Lipscomb; debater’s medal, Abilene; McClung student (outstanding law sen- ior), Tennessee. Member of editorial staff Tenn. Law Review. Pres. Lipscomb Alumni Assn. since 1936. Sunday School teacher, song leader, and occasional preacher. CONSERVATION: Hillard L. Smith (1926-28), Albu- . querque, N. M. B.S. and M.S., New Mexico; graduate work in social science, California. Member Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Sequra. Author (with J. P. Clark) The Chemical Characteristics of the Waters of the Middle Rio Grande Con- servancy District as Related to Fish Cul- ture and (with L. B. Leopold) Interpre- tation Studies in the Pecos River Water- shed, New Mexico and Texas. At pres- ent Associate Soil Scientist, Soil Conservation Service. MEDICINE: Sam B. McFarland (1925-27), Lebanon. Physician and surgeon. Owner and oper- ator of the McFarland Hospital. M.D., Tenn. Member Theta Kappa Psi (medi- cal fraternity) and Lebanon Lions Club. Deacon Lebanon Church of Christ. Mar- ried Gwendolyn Moss (’26) 1931. Children: Minerva Gay (5) and Sam Grady (2). BUSINESS: James R. Byers (1923-27), Chattanooga. President of Stovall Hardware Co. For- merly for 12 years manager and direc- tor of Camp Elkmore for boys, Winches- ter. B.S., Chattanooga. Sunday school teacher, St. Elmo Church of Christ. Mar- ried Ruth Tracy (’26) 1930; one child, Jimmy, Jr., age 3 months. CONDUCTOR AND TEACHER: Sam H. Moorer (1929- an 31), Cross City Fla. Principal Dixie County High School. B.A. and M.A., Vanderbilt. Formerly conductor Vander- bilt band, Tenn. State Training School Band, and Prin. of State Trainiing School. Made outstanding studies on juvenile criminology. Member and _ pres.-elect Rotary Club of Cross City and delegate to international convention at Havana, 1940. Member Fla. Textbook Rating Commission. Elder and Sunday school teacher. Hobbies: LAW: kere Kennamer (1929-31), Montgomery, Ala. sate ae Private secretary and law clerk to U. S. District Judge, Middle District, Ala. Attorney at law. Graduate of University of Alabama Law School. Winner of law books given to outstanding junior law student at U. of Ala. rating by examina- tion. Member Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity and Montgomery Chamber of Commerce. Active in work of Catoma St. Church of Christ. Married Isabelle Clanton, 1941. Outstanding athlete at D. L. C. Hobbies: golf and all other sports. AISLES Elmo Phillips (1923-25), Nashville. Nash- : ville manager of American National Life Insurance Co. (ordinary dept.) . Formerly with Life and Casualty Insurance Co. Attended Massey School and Peabody College. Married Myrtle Barrs (‘25) 1929. Children: Bill (6), Bob (4), Bet- ty Ann (1). While at Lipscomb was first tenor on Lipscomb Society quartet. TEACHER: Herman Taylor (1923-25), Red Boiling om Springs. Prin., R .B. S. High School and preacher. Formerly prin. at Celina and Hermitage Springs. Graduated from Lip- scomb as class valedictorian; B. A., summa cum laude, Lincoln Memorial; M.A., Peabody. Children: Carolyn (5), Cordell Thomas (2%), and Barbara, (3 mo.). Served as first president of re- organized alumni association in twenties. COMMERCIAL ARTIST: Lewis G. Akin (1928-30), Nashville. Art director, Marshall and Bruce Printing Co., present position since 1938. Formerly connected with Brandon Printing Co. Student of Ida C. Noble at D. L. C. Studied wood block printing with E. A. Pickup. Attended Phoenix Art In- stitute, N. Y. Taught commercial art, Watkins Institute. Artist for 1930 Back- log. One son, Lewis Sparks (1). MEDICINE: T. Emerson Simpkins (1922-27), Nashville. Physician and surgeon. M.D., Tennessee. Holds membership in local, state, and nat’l. medical societies; member Theta Kappa Psi. Son of T. B. Simpkins (’97). Children: Patsy (now in Lipscomb—3rd generation); Tommy (4), Kay (2). While in D. L. C. sang on quartet and led singing. Past president of Davidson County chapter of alumni association. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: Earl V. Pullias (1924-26), Los Angeles, Calif. Dean and head ek psychology dept., George Pepperdine. In- structor, Duke 1931-37; research assis- tant, Chicago, 1931; psychologist, Duke 1936-37. Degrees: B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Member Phi Betta Kappa, Kappa Delta Pi, Pi Gamma Mu, American Psy. Assn., Nat’l. Ed. Assn., Am. Ed. Research Assn. Deacon and Sunday school teacher, Ver- mont Ave. Church, Los Angeles. Author of numerous articles published in nationally known edu- vane’. periodicals. Two children: Cavin (5) and John 2). TEACHER: Houston T. Karnes (1924-26), Baton Rouge, La. Instructor in mathematics, L. S. U. since 1938. Formerly taught math and biology in N. W. Junior (lowa); teacher of math, Harding; taught in high schools of Nashville. B.A. and M.A., Vanderbilt; Ph.D., Peabody; studied at Michigan and Wisconsin. Son of W. L. Karnes (deceased); alumnus of Lipscomb; minister and teacher at Potter Bible School. Two brothers and sisters attended Lipscomb. Member Phi Delta Kappa, Kappa Delta Pi, Pi Mu Epsilon, Kappa Mu Epsilon and Lambda Chi Alpha. Author of books and papers on math. Leader and treas. of church in Baton Rouge. TEACHER—MUSIC: Leonard Kirk (1923-28), Searcy, Ark. Head of music department, Hard- ing; teacher of various classes in the de- partment and conductor of vocal ensem- bles, including the choir, girl’s trio, and glee club. B.S., Peabody. Taught public school music in the Knoxville system 1932-36. Music supervisor 1936-37 Cumberland Homesteads Tenn. Dept. of Institutions and Public Welfare, 1938. Present position since 1938. While at Lipscomb sang first tenor on various quartets that at- tained recognition throughout the South. PROFESSOR: Noel B. Cuff (1919-22), Richmond, Ky. Prof. Psy. Eastern Ky. State Teachers. Taught at Freed-Hardeman, Lipscomb, Appalachian State Teachers. lecturer in education at U. of Chicago. Member Phi Delta Kappa, American Assn. for Ad- vancement of Science, Midwestern Psy. Assn., Am. Psy. Assn., Nat‘l. Ed. Assn. Author of Educational Psychology, Child Psychology, Workbook in Child Psycho- logy, and others. Thirty-six articles pub- lished in national journals. Married Stevie Colley (’21). Children: Steve (10) and Noel Edwin (8). Received Ph.D. at age of 25. TEACHER: Hal F. Holt (1931-33), Okla. City, Okla. B.S., Northeastern State (Okla.), M.S., Okiahoma A. M. Graduate work in business education, University of Pitts- burg. Served as graduate assistant while in Oklahoma A. G G M. Accountant for General Mills. At present head of Com- merce Department, Northeast High School, and teacher of commerce, Okla- homa City Public Night School. . P. A.) : Fred McGuire (1933-35), Tus- cumbia, Ala. Assistant accountant 33rd Division, Camp Forrest Exchange, Tul- lahoma; also engaged in public and pri- vate auditing. Operator of dairy farm and 1200 acre beef cattle ranch. Mem- ber of baseball team at Lipscomb. MISSION WORK: Kathryn B. Reuther (1930-35), Nashville. Accepted by Scandinavian Mission Board of Chicago as Missionary to India. At present awaiting develop- ments abroad. Formerly assistant to Dean of Women, Moody Bible Institute. Ser- ved as religious advisor Camp Feon, Marshall, Tex. BUSINESS-INSURANCE: Owen Hardaway (1932-34), Nashville. In charge of industrial paid- up insurance, Life and Casualty Co. Circulation assistant Nashville Public Library. Active preacher and ‘Sunday school teacher. ‘’Student’’ member Life Office Management Ass. Degrees: B.A. and M.A., Vanderbilt. JOURNALISM: Robert W. King, Jr. (1935-37), Los Angeles, Calif. Head editorial copy desk The Southwestern Wave daily with con- trolled circulation 118,000. In charge of editing copy and make-up of West Coast Christian, religious monthly. — Editor Babbler 1937; editor Graphic 1938-39; editor Promenade 1939. Graduated cum laude at Lipscomb and took valedictorian iA honors with degree at Pepperdine. MEDICINE: Lee Farrar Cayce (1928-34), Nashville. Member House Staff, Geer Hospital. Song leader and Sunday Scholo teacher, Park Circle church. Formerly at Fountain Bayard, St. Louis. Member Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity. B.A., Vanderbilt M.D., Geo. Washington. Married Mary Baker Gregory (1926-34). DENISTRY: Joe H. Keller (1933-35), Nashville Resi- dent dentist Tenn. Ind. School, also County Health Dentist. Preacher at Park Circle church. D.D.S., University of Tenn. 1940. Attended Vanderbilt 1937. Club at Lipscomb. Hobbies: golf and hunting. ARTIST-PRINTER: Paul W. Moore (1934-38), Nash- ville. Office assistant Williams Printing Co. Engraver of linoleum plates. Leader in Sunday School work. Married Marian Whitesell (’39) 1940. Hobby, photog- raphy. (See 1938 Backlog for Lipscomb honors) . Member Orators’ RECREATIONAL SUPERVISOR: Martha Shelby Cosby (1935-37), Demopolis Ala. W. P. A. recreation supervisor, Marengo County. Fomerly taught phys. ed. at Gordo High School. Member Delta Psi Kappa. Active in Sunday School work. B.S., Peabody. On staff, Camp Kittiwaki, Pass Chris- 2 tian Miss. BUSINESS: T. C. Hooper (1935-37), Mayfield, Ky. Owner and operator Champion Tire Treaders. Formerly assistant credit man- ager with Modern Retreaders, Nashville. Member Chamber of Commerce. Teacher of young people’s Sunday school class. Attributes success to ‘hard work’’ and “doing what | say | will.” CIVIL SERVICE- AGRICULTURE: | Stanley. W.. Ezell (1934-36), Harriman. Supervisor of Ag. Readjustment (Roane, Rhea, and Meigs Counties) U. T. Ag. Extension Service.Formerly state supervisor A. A. A. Honors: American Farmer Degree in F. F. A.; member Alpla Zeta; member U. T. livestock judging team, and vice- president Ag. Club at Lipscomb. Mem- ber student board and Backlog staff. Married Frances Swafford, 1940. Daniel Edward Holland (1936-38), Nashville. Editorial cartoonist Nashville Banner.Honors: one of the five best cartoons for 1939 picked by New York Times; cartoon on Paramount newsreel; cartoon used on front cover national de- fense pamphlet. Attended art school in Chicago 1939, Present position since then. BUSINESS: Richard E. Maxwell (1931-35), Jackson. —] District chief clerk and office manager Telephone Co. Formerly manager at Car- thage. President Carthage Music Club, Rotarian and official song leader for In- ternational Convention at Chattanooga. Served as elder of church at Carthage. Now song leader and Sunday school teacher. President of graduating class at D. L. C. Sang on quartet 1934-37. BUSINESS: David H. Neil (1929-31; 33-34), Ross- ville, Ga. General manager Horse Dept. Happy Valley Farms since 1937. Nationally known trainer of gaited horses. Formerly with Travelers Rest Arabian Stud, Nashville, second largest in the world. Member Civitan Club and Junior Chamber of Commerce. Leads singing at church. Was member of various basketball and base- ball teams while at D. L. C. JAPANESE MINISTER: Tokuo Mazawa (1935, Shiz- uoka, Japan. Formerly teacher and business man. While in Los Angeles was converted by H. Ishiguro. Upon returning to Japan became interested in work of Sarah Andrews ( ) and soon began working with her. She persuaded him to come to Lipscomb. Since his return to Japan he has worked successfully with sev- eral congregations. The Lipscomb College congregation and the Russell St. congregation have fellowship with Bro. Mazawa. HOME ECONOMICS: Sara Elizabeth Swallows ake : , 36), Knoxville. Working toward M.S. Home Ec. at U. T. Formerly ances in grade and high schools of Algood. At- tended T. P. |. and Peabody. B.A. from latter. Was May Queen at D. L. C. CARTOONIST: T. QO. MARTIN J. H. McBROOM A representative of A representative of the first decade of Lipscomb the pre-war era. wh veetll Ue = EV Hundreds of preachers have gone forth from David Lipscomb College to preach the gospel in many places. There is no way to estimate how far-reaching has been the influence of the Lipscomb-educated men, but it has been tremendous. It is impossible to pay recognition to a large number of them. Among the older men are some of the best- CHESTER A. HUNNICUT (1930) Union, S. C. Minister of Church in Union. Attend- ed Alabama Bible School, and Burritt Col- lege. Evangelistic work in Tracy City, Tul- lhoma, Lynchburg, and Pensacola, Fla. Dne son, Richard Alan (6 mo.). PAUL F. EDWARDS (1935) Anniston, Ala. Minister of Noble Street Church of Christ, Anniston. B.A., Abilene Christian College. Married Mildred Finley (‘35). C. A. Hunnicutt Two boys, Clark Finley and David Lynn Edwards. Daily radio broadcasts. A. R. HILL (1922) Shelbyville. Minister af Church in Shelbyville. Six and one half years at David Lipscomb College. Began preaching in 1917. Has done evangelistic work in most of the Southern states. Has three children. O. P. BAIRD, Woodbury. Minister at Woodbury, Readyville, and Alexandria. B. A., Harding in 1936. Taught in elementary schools of De Kalb County 1931-34 and P. F. Edwards Alexandria High School 1936-37. Preached in Wilmington, N. C. WILLIAM FLOYD (1933) Sylacauga, Ala. Born near Sparta in 1906. Attended Detroit School of Art, and Vanderbilt Uni- versity. Has worked with churches at Attal- la and Alabama City, Ala., Pensaco!'a, Fla. Now with church at Sylacauga. Has two boys. LEON C. BURNS (1926) Columbia. Minister Poplar Street Church, Florence, Ala., eight years. Now at West Seventh Street Church, Columbia. J. LEONARD JACKSON HARRIS J. DARK A representative of A representative of the World-War decade the “young” preachers. PREACHING ALUMNI known names in the church. Because of their number and recognition, the Backlog feels that it is impossible to devote the space required to adequately identify them. For that reason this book chooses to devote most of this space to a representative list of the younger men who are doing a valiant service in the army of the Lord. JOHN D. COX (1929) Birmingham, Ala. Minister of North Birmingham Church of Christ, Birmingham. State Teachers Col- lege, Florence, Ala. Preached at Tracy City, Charleston, Miss. Missionary and evangel- istic work in Miss., Tenn., Ala., Ill, Fla., and Ga. One of the editors of Truth In Love. Married Myrtle Mae Lane (‘29). DAVID H. BOBO (1933) Chattanooga. Minister of Red Bank Church of Christ, Chattanooga. B.A., University of Chatta- yooga where he was elected to the Alpha John D. Cox Honorary Scholastic Society. Has served as minister in Athens, Cleveland, and Chatta- qaooga. Married. One daughter. ELBERT M. YOUNG (1939) Smithville. Minister of Smithville Church of Christ since 1940. Obeyed the gospel in 1926. Began preaching in 1933, has preached at Church of Christ in Etowah, Wingfield, La. ELAM B. KUYKENDALL (1937) Nash- ville. Attended Burritt College, David Lips- comb College graduating with summa cum laude, and B.S. at Peabody. Graduate work at Peabody. Has preached in North Carol- ina. Married Mary Goff McElroy in 1932. One daughter, Frances, now in Lipscomb. JAMES H. McBROOM, SR. (1916) Montgomery, Ala. Minister of the Catoma Church, Montgomery. Graduated from Nashville Bible School in 1916 with B.L. Degree. Taught school four years. Received B.D. and post graduate work in the Ameri- can University. Has written and published “Pure Reliaion,”” ‘‘Shiowrecked Faith,”’ “Religious Journalism,’’ and ‘Fear God and Honor the King.’ One son, James Houston. Elbert Young O. P. Baird William Floyd Leon C. Burns G. C. Brewer B. L. Fudge J. E. Nowlin Elam Kuykendall Howard White H. Clyde Hale Harry R. Fox Woodrow Wasson Alonzo Williams Howard Horton Leonard Johnson Willard Collins R. T. Towery HOWARD HORTON (1937) Bessemer, Ala. Minister of Bessemer Church of Christ. While in Nashville began preaching, filling appointments in Tenn., Ala., and Ky. B.A., George Pepperdine College. Has preached at Fresno and Glendale, Calif. Married Mil- dred Gladney (’37) in 1938. J. LEONARD JACKSON (1930) Frank- lin. Minister of the Franklin Church of Christ. Attended Lipscomb, Peabody, and received LL.B. at Cumberland University. Was admitted to the Tennessee bar, but too busy preaching to practice law. Has preached in Nashville, Lebanon, and Frank- lin. Married Floye Trail (1919-21). Two children. GROVER CLEVELAND BREWER (1911) Lubbock, Tex. Preacher for Broadway Church of Christ, Evangelist and writes on “Gospel Advocate. Has preached in Colum- bia, Austin, Tex., Cleburne, Tex, Sherman, Tex., Memphis and Los Angeles. L.L.D., Harding College. Member Kiwanis Club, Knife and Fork Club, and has won a Car- negia Hero Medal. Author of ‘The Model Church,” ‘‘Brewer’s Sermons,’ ‘’Brewer- Lindsey Debate,” ‘‘Communism and_ Its Four Horsemen,”’ and various other articles. Married in 1911. One daughter, Mrs. Perry Mason, and one grandson, Perry Mason, II. KURFEES PULLIAS (1927), Huntsville, Ala. Hotel and grocery store manager. At- tended Tennessee State Teachers College. Preaching experience with Oaklawn Church, Dallas, Tex., Henderson, Tex.; Franklin, Ky., Huntsville, Ala. Evangelistic work in Tex., La., Tenn., Ky., and Ala. HARRIS J. DARK (1928), Madison. B. A., Randolph-Macon College; M.A., Uni- versity of Richmond; School of Religion, Vanderbilt University; Union Theological Seminary; University of Louisville. Preach- ing at Hartsville, Richmond, Va.; Ports- mouth, Ohio; Louisville, Ky. Married Mild- red Northcutt 1932. Children: Joel Harris and James Ownby. JAMES H. HARWELL (1939, Orlando. Fla. Preached for church in Carthage, Tenn. 1940. Began work with church in Orlando in January, 1941. Married Lillian Frances J. Roy Vaughan D. E. Walker Kurfees Pullias Paul Tucker J. M. Powell James Harwell Caudle (‘39). One child, Helen Joy. Bap- tized by H. C. Hale in 1931. JAMES MARVIN POWELL (1929), At- lanta, Ga. Minister Seminole Ave. Church. Attended University of Louisville. Married Mildred Cliett (1931). One daughter, age four. JAMES EDWARD NOWLIN_ (1934), Sparta. Minister and evangelist, Sparta Church. Formerly minister of Athens Church. Has written for Gospel Advocate. Hobbies are bird hunting and painting. Has two children, Maurice Edward (3) and Bruce Everette (3 mo.). WILLARD COLLINS (1936), Old Hick- ory. Minister Old Hickory Church of Christ and Sunday School teacher. B.A. and M.A., Vanderbilt. Writes for 20th Century Christ- ian and Gospel Advocate. Hobbies are hunt- ing, deep sea fishing, and raising Jersey cattle. Married Ruth Morris (’35). BENNIE LEE FUDGE (1939), Athens, Ala. Preacher at Tanner, Ephesus, Green- brier, and Ezell. Preaches over WMSL and farms. Has preached in Tenn., Ala., Ga., S. C., La., and Ky. Has written for the Gospel Advocate and World Vision. Summa Cum laude at Lipscomb. Pioneering in studying the problems of the rural church. HOWARD A. WHITE (1933), Charles- ton, Miss. Preacher of the Charleston Church of Christ. Does evangelistic work part of each year. Has been located with the church at Columbus, Jackson, and has preached throughout the South, parts of the West, and in Canada. Vice-president of Rotary Club. Began active church work at age of 12. LESLIE G. THOMAS (1926), Dickson. Minister of Center Ave. Church of Christ, Dickson. Has been actively engaged in gos- pel preaching since 1920. Author of ‘’One Hundred Sermons,’’ and four other manu- scripts on vital religious subjects. Editor, Query Department, Firm Foundation. Com- niler in conjunction with the United States Bureau of the Census, and A New Directory of the churches of Christ in the United States. Co-compiler of the List of Preach- ers for the Churches of Christ. Ss. P. Lowry Granville Tyler Andrew Morris Ed. Craddock Norvell Young Clyde Fulmer Robert Box James R. Greer OFFICERS Chesley Smith, President Dorothy Steltenkamp, Secretary Treasurer James Whitlock, President Loyd Scobey, Vice ALLEN, HOWARD .......... Nashville, Tenn. Debate Club, President Dramatic Club, |. R. C., Oratorical Club, Student Radio Announcer, Scholarship Student. ANDERSON, HOWARD ....... Gallatin, Tenn. Circulation Manager Babbler, Men’s Glee Club, | Press Club, President R. S. T. Club, S. E. G. Council. ARMS, JEWELL DEANE ........ Celina, Tenn. Office Manager Backlog, Home Economics Club, Hymn-Singers’ Chorus. De ee ARNOLD, MARY MORTON... Centerville, Tenn. Home Economics Club, Rapelle-Toi, Tri-County Club. BADGETT, MARY JIM........ Nashville, Tenn. BAKER, JUANITA..... ......Nashville, Tenn. Be Backlog Staff, Press Club, S. E. G. fe =SsSsaBBARNETT, CLYDENE........ Bone Cave, Tenn. S. E. G. Council, Vice-President ‘“Thank You” Club. BLUE, BERTON......... ean ee Waverly, Tenn. President Kentucky Club, Press Club, S. E. G. Council. BRAZZELL, HARRY.......... Nashville, Tenn. OVERCOMER Ralph Smith, his career cut short by a serious accident, came to Lips- comb to complete his high school work. And then, overcoming diffi- culties that would discourage the average person, he drove on to re- ceive his college diploma. ’ To him that overcometh... .” if THE SQUEEGEE MAN Paul Hembree whose hobby since high school has been in the field of photography is shown drying prints on the squeegee board in the dark- room. He plans to be an engineer, but he can beat you in tennis, sing you a song, or tint your picture. BRIGMAN, DELIA............Nashville, Tenn. SEG! BROWN, JOHN A............Nashville, Tenn. Sy les (€h CHESSHIR, HASKELL...........Turkey, Texas Hymn-Singers’ Chorus, Kosmos Klub. CLARK, MILDRED.............Frankfort, Ky. Creative Writers’ Club, Home Economics Club, Hymn-Singers’ Chorus, I. R. C., Kentucky Club, Press Club. CLEEK, FAYNA...............Palmer, Tenn. COLE, MARY ELLEN..........Nashville, Tenn. Smee G: CORDELL, JOHN ALTON......Nashville, Tenn. S, Bs Gs, COWLEY, NINA MAE...... . Fayetteville, Tenn. Home Economics Club, S. E. G. COX, NOBLE..............Springfield, Tenn. Commercial Club, Hymn-Singers’ Chorus, Men’s Glee Club, Vice-President R. S. T. Club, S.E.G. | - CRESWELL CROWE CULLUM | a DALTON DART DAVES | | CRESWECL ALFRED |e eee alle.. Team Cheer Leader. CROWE; TOMie es Ae eee Columbia, Tenn. Captain Basketball Team, Commercial Club, Vice- President Rapelle-Toi, S. E. G. CULLUM, VIVIAN AUDEL......... Nashville, Tenn. Associate Editor Babbler, Vice-President Press Club, S, 1 1G DALTON, RACHEL............... Hartsville, Tenn. Backlog Staff, Dramatic Club, Hymn-Singers’ Chorus, Radio Staff, Secretary-Treasurer R. S. T. Club. DART; DAVID. See anne ee Hubbardsville, N. Y. Hymn-Singers’ Chorus, Kosmos Klub, Radio Chori- sters, S. E. G. DAVES; “JOHNie 6 cosa ee ae Petersburg, Tenn. Debate Club, |. R. C., Rapelle-Toi, Scolarship Student. SCHOOL MARM Martha Jones’ ambition is near- ing realization in her practice teach- ing classes. She adores children and delights in their enthusiastic respons- es. Self-possessed, sweet, gentle, re- fined, —- what little girl (or boy) wouldn’t love so lovely a_ school marm? DEHONEY DENNY DERRYBERRY DOUGLAS DUKE DUKES DEHONEY;7HOMER jv 2-tae ae 8 eee Columbia, S. C. Alternate-Captain Basketball Team, Creative Writers’ Club, Kosmos Klub, Press Club, S. E. G. DENNY? CARER yk, 50 Oe aes ae Silver Point, Tenn. Vice-President Debate Club, |. R. C., President Press Club, Chairman S. E. G. Council. DERRYBERRY, CECIL L............ Nashville, Tenn. S, E.G. Council. DILL, HARRIET EMILY............ Lescassas, Tenn. Hymn-Singers’ Chorus, S. E. G. Council. DILLINGHAM, FRANCES JEAN......Wartrace, Tenn. Home Economics Club, Hymn-Singers’ Chorus, S.E.G. DILL DILLINGHAM DOTSON DUNCAN ELDER ELLER DOTSONWIEER CHI Rise eras ee ee Nashville, Tenn. Rapelle-Toi. DOUGLAS, MARY LOIS........... High Springs, Fla. Hymmn-Singers’ Chorus, Pepettes, Radio Choristers, S. E. G., Treasurer Suwanee Club, Student Board. DUKE, KATE ELIZABETH........... ...Benton, Ky. Home Economics Club, Kentucky Club. DUKES-2 ELOISES: 3555-054 eee ba OOD ah Opelika, Ala. Alabama Club, Feature Editor Babbler, Creative Writers’ Club, Press Club, Rapelle-Toi. DUNCAN, MARTHA SUE......... ....Aetna, Tenn. Tri-County Club. ELDER, WILBERTA LOUISE......... Jacksonville, Fla. Dramatic Club, Home Economics Club, Secretary- Treasurer Press Club, Suwanee Club, S. E. G. ELLER PV. ERNON dete cen eee ces Granville, Tenn. SEG ENGINEER Probably not so well known among the students except for his ability in the drawing lab is Mc- Murray Gaines. A ‘‘top’’ student in a difficult curriculum, McMurray has the patience, intellect, and power of concentration to go far in his cho- sen field. ELLZEY, CHRISTINE....... Hickory Flat, Miss. Commercial Club, Kosmos Klub, S. E. G. FIELDS, ONICE........... Sear i Atlanta, Ga. Babbler Staff, President Creative Writers’ Club, Home Economics Club, Press Club, S. E. G. Suwanee Club. FOX, HARRY SLADEN.......... Obion, Tenn. Cheer Leader, Eingineers’ Club, S. E. G. GAINES, DONELSON........ ..Nashville, Tenn. Dramatic Club, Rapelle-Toi. GAINES, MCMURRAY........ Nashville, Tenn. Engineers’ Club. GARRETT, BILLY........... Lewisburg, Tenn. Debate Club, S. E. G. GRAY, RUBY REBECCA... Cuba Landing, Tenn. Press Club, S. E. G. GREEN, ETHA PEARL...... ...Nashville, Tenn. Editor Babbler, Vice-President Creative Writ- ers’ Club, I. R. C., Press Club, Student Board. GREGORY, BETTY G.......... Nashville, Tenn. Backlog Staff, Home Economics Club, Captain Pepettes. PRINTER Carl Denny keeps the wheels roll- ing in the campus press room. Alert, adaptable, intelligent, pleasant, hard- working, loyal; he can do anything well. GRISWOLD, WALTER........ .Altamont, Tenn. President Debate Club, |. R. C., S. E. G. HAMMOND, ORA LEE....... Brentwood, Tenn. HAMRICK, KATHRYN........Nashville, Tenn. Backlog Staff, Dramatic Club, Hymn-Singers’ Chorus, Rapelle-Toi, Scholarship Student. HANLIN, JEAN CAREY... . Chattanooga, Tenn. Pepettes, Secretary Rapelle-Toi, S. E. G. HARCDISON, ANNE....... Carters Creek, Tenn. Backlog Staff, Secretary Commercial Club, Home Economics Club, S. E. G. HARE? ALTA™ 2 ce 2 eds cos ek -Milton, Tenn. S, 12, : HARPER, GRACE........... Clemmons, N. C. Backlog Staff, Commercial Club, Kosmos Klub, Si, 1B 1G HARTMAN, LEON............. .Gates, Tenn. HEMBREE, PAUL............ Nashville, Tenn. Treasurer Men’s Glee Club, Vice-Chairman S. E. G. Council, Student Board. WORKER Mildred Sewell is representative of the many students who work their way through school. She is _ neat, quiet, and quick to serve. HENLEY HILDERBRAND HILL HENLEY, JOYCE............ Tuscaloosa, Ala. Alabama Club, Creative Writers’ Club, Dra- matic Club, Home Economics Club, Pepettes, Rapelle-Toi. HILDERBRAND, TED....... Whitehaven, Tenn. Basketball Team, Commercial Club, Treasurer Dramatic Club, S. E. G. HILL; BROWN........ ......+.5 Orlando, Fla Suwanee Club. HUBER? CECIL oe eee eee Elkmont, Ala. Alabama Club, Engineers’ Club. HUTTO,;JOHN A. @ eee .Birmingham, Ala. Alabama Club, Engineers’ Club. IJAMS, JOE HARTLEY............ Nashville, Tenn. Press Club, Orators’ Club, Rapelle-Toi, S. E. G. SLES Council, President Student Association, Student JONES, C Board. JACKSON, WILLIAM...... PURE aera Nashville, Tenn. JONES, E. M. Engineers’ Club. JONES, CORINNE................. Franklin, Tenn. Home Economics Club. JONES, EDNA MARIE.......... .. Nashville, Tenn. Commercial Club, S. E. G. MAN OF LETTERS Though his letters do not appear after his name, Howard Anderson is well known for them all over the campus. There are two zeniths in his day—9 o'clock and 2:00. Anticipa- ; tion greets him then at every corner | with “Letter for me?’ or “Didn't | get a package?” KING KIRK KIRKPATRICK BUSY AND HAPPY She writes features for the Bab- bler, designs and makes most of her clothes, fosters religious activities on the campus and assists students and faculty members alike in time of need. Friendly, intelligent, vivacious and energetic — Mildred Clark is truly, ‘‘busy and happy.” JONES, MARTHA IRENE..... Duck River, Tenn. Home Economics Club, Rapelle-Toi, Scholarship Student, Secretary Tri-County Club. KENNEDY, GRADY......... Hampshire, Tenn. Se EwG: KERR, MARJORIE................ Nashville, Tenn. Backlog Staff, Commercial Club, Dramatic Club, Pepettes. KING, HOLMES..,....0..56.5.2.;. Nashville, Tenn. Rapelle-Toi. JONES, M. I. mee KIRK, JOSEPHINE................ Columbia, Tenn. KENNEDY Vice-President Dramatic Club, Home Economics Club, KERR Pepettes, S. E. G. Council. KIRKPATRICK, FRANCES......... Spring Hill, Tenn. KITTRELL, WILLIAM B...... Hohenwald, Tenn. Dramatic Club, Tri-County Club. LANCASTER, LOUISE.......... Belfast, Tenn. Backlog Staff, Home Economics Club, Hymn- Singers’ Chorus, Pepettes, S. E. G. LANDRUM, NELLE....... Tompkinsville, Tenn. Home Economics . Club, Secretary Kentucky Club, Scholarship Student. KITTRELL LANCASTER LANDRUM LARGEN, MARJORIE....... Fayetteville, Tenn. Backlog Staff, President Home Economics Club, Hymn Singers’ Chorus, |. R. C., Pepettes, Press Club, Scholarship Student. LOVELESS, MARTHA NELL....... Aetna, Tenn. S. E. G., Vice-President Tri-County Club. LOWRY, ALICE JOY........ Manchester, Tenn. Home Economics Club, S. E. G. McBRIDE, ELMER............. Park City, Ky. Backlog Staff, Band, Creative Writers’ Club, Dramatic Club, Rapelle-Toi, Scholarship Stu- dent. McCORD, BILLY]... 55-5... Nashville, Tenn. lanReGe McGUIRE, CHAPPELLE........ Tuscumbia, Ala. Alabama Club.- McKAY, ROBERT M., JR... . Carters Creek, Tenn. Assistant-Manager Basketball Team, President Commercial Club, Dramatic Club, Treasurer SH ENGuGounei: MITCHELL, RACHEL JEAN... Nashville, Tenn. Commercial Club, Secretary Debate Club, Home Economics Club, Pepettes, S. E. G. MORTON, REBA............ «Nashville, Tenn. Pepettes, Rapelle-Toi. CHEMIST HNO3 plus glycerine--pop! But this isn’t the way Holmes King mixes. his chemicals. His concoctions some how result in the wanted compounds, and his equations are usually perfect. In- tellectual, deliberate, diligent, and persistent, we see in him the chemist of tomorrow. HOMEMAKER Whether it’s fashioning a chic new dress or Winning first prize in a bak- ing contest; she walks off with the honors! Nina Mae Cowley’s ability has been clearly demonstrated by her high grades and superior pro- ducts in the Home Economics depart- ment. MOSLEY, MARTHA KATE...... Dunlap, Tenn. Home Economics Club, Hymn-Singers’ Chorus, Pepettes, S. E. G, NORRIS™ PAUL... . 4...) 2... Burlison, Tenn. SEG: NORRIS, THELMA............ Burlison, Tenn. Smee Gy NORTH, AVON.......... Lawrenceburg, Tenn. Dramatic Club, Home Economics Club. NORTH, IRA LUTTS...... Lawrenceburg, Tenn. Debate Club, Dramatic Club, Rapelle-Toi. OAKLEY: JOS ee i see Moultrie, Ga. Hymn-Singers’ Chorus, Suwanee Club. PARMAN, NANCY JEAN...... Nashville, Tenn. SEs G PARRISH, LUANNA.......... Nashville, Tenn. PEGRAM, SARA D............ Nashville, Tenn. Home Economics Club, S. E. G. Council. : PERRY PICKUP PULLEN | RAWLINGS RAY RICHARDSON, C. PERRY; MYRIAS” 3.03.0 oan eee Denver, Colo. Creative Writers’ Club, Dramatic Club, Kosmos Klub. PICKUP. DOT it once cee oe eee «Nashville, Tenn. ST EMG: PULLEN, JUDSON........... Hurricane Mills, Tenn. SeeaGe RAWLINGS, LEE ELLER............. Savannah, Ga. ae Suwanee Club. RAY, HAROEDES= 24) o ee Tompkinsyille, Ky: President Band, Vice-President Kentucky Club, S.E.G. RICHARDSON, CHARLES........... Gadsden, Tenn. ACCOUNTANT To John Cordell belong all the attributes of a successful business man. He is efficient in accounting and salesmanship, and is a_ rapid, accurate worker. His quick, cheery greeting and bright smile will enable him to gain recognition among his business associates. .ICHARDSON, N. RIGNEY ROBINSON SELF SEWELL SHARP RICHARDSON, NADINE.......... Spring Hill, Tenn. Backlog Staff, Hymn-Singers’ Chorus, Pepettes, Press Gluby SEs Gi RIGNEY, ALTON............... Manchester, Tenn. Hymn-Singers’ Chorus, ROBINSON, WILLIAM ROBERT...... Nashville, Tenn. Band, Hymn-Singers’ Chorus, Scholarship Student. ROSS, LOUIS ALLEN............ Tompkinsville, Ky. Band, Kentucky Club. SANDERS, JOHN ROBERT.......... Nashville, Tenn. Associate Editor Backlog, Commercial Club. ROSS SANDERS SCOBEY SHAUB SHIELDS SIMS SCOBEY, ROBERT LOYD........... Nashville, Tenn. Engineers’ Club, Vice-President Senior Class. SELF, LUTHER ODEN.......... Lawrenceburg, Tenn. Basketball Team, Vice-President Men’s Glee Club, SE Gs SEWELL, MILDRED ADELINE....... Friendship, Tenn. Home Economics Club, S. E. G. SHARPS CELAM sec) 2-8 coo eens os .Flatwoods, Tenn. S. E. G., Tri-County Club. SHAUB, ROY HARDEN............ Nashville, Tenn. Men’‘s Glee Club, Press Club, Rapelle-Toi, S. E. G. SHIFEDS) 3 JEAN OEE ta es ee a ce ee Nashville, Tenn. Backlog Staff, Commercial Club, Pepettes, Press Club, Span ce: SIMS SIULIA Sere oe oe eee Drakesboro, Ky. S. E. G. Council, President ‘“Thank You’ Club. COURT MAGICIAN Cleek clicks in calisthenics! She makes a perfect president for the Gladiator Intramural Club. She’s quick, alert, and on her toes whether she’s playing or cheering our Bisons. SINCLAIR, BRUCE DENNISON . |. Nashville, Tenn. Debate Club, President |. R. C. SLAYTON, VIRGINIA ANNE _. Tallulah Falls, Ga. Editor Backlog, Home Economics Club, Vice- President |. R. C., Miss Lipscomb, Scholarship Student, Student Board. SMITH, CHESLEY.............. Obion, Tenn. Dramatic Club, Orators’ Club, Radio Staff, S. E. G., President Senior Class, Student Board. SMITH, OPAL MILLICENT....... Rossville, Ga. Treasurer Kosmos Klub. SMITH, RALPH ALLEN......... Broseley, Mo. Treasurer Kosmos Klub, S. E. G. Council. STANFORD, LOUISE........ Eagleville, Tenn. Press Club, S. E. G. STELTENKAMP, DOROTHY L. Montgomery, Ala. Alabama Club, Press Club, |. R. C., Rapelle- Toi, S. E. G., Secretary Senior Class. STEPHENSON, CLAUDE, JR...Centerville, Tenn. Copy Editor Babbler, Dramatic Club, Secretary Men's Glee Club, Press Club, Radio Staff, Vice- President Rapelle-Toi. SWARINGEN, DOROTHY... .Montgomery, Ala. Secretary Alabama Club, Treasurer Home Eco- nomics Club, |. R. C., Pepettes, Press Club, S, 1, (Ge: SUCCESSFUL SECRETARY Uuruffled, efficient, resourceful, loyal, rated by her boss, the Dean, and the commerce department as “none better,’” Delia Brigman_ will use her nimble fingers and her busi- ness training to get a secure hold in the world outside. PREACHER Lee Rawlings serves to the fullest in this capacity. In addition to his class work he preaches regularly, holds meetings in the summer, and teaches in a negro Bible school. TEAGUE, MARY VIVIAN |... .New Market, Ala. Alabama Club. TERRY, JANE..... ........,.Qneida, Tenn. Backlog Staff, Dramatic Club, Home Econom- ics Club, Press Club. TIDWELL, CHARLES.......... Portland, Tenn. Commercial Club, R. S. T. Club. TOMMY UAN TTA gee ee Nashville, Tenn. Hymn-Singers’ Chorus, Accompanist Men ‘s Glee Club, Press Club, Pianist Radio Staff, S, le, ( WARE, SHELAH R., JR........... Sparta, Tenn. Band, Rapelle-Toi, S. E. G. WATSON, WHITNEY WOODS Hohenwald, Tenn. S. E. G. Council, Tri-County Club. WEST, B ETTY SUE.......... La Fayette, Tenn. Backlog Staff, Vice-President Home Economics Club, Hymn-Singers’ Chorus, Scholarship Stu- dent. WHITE, EDWIN CATO........ Lebanon, Tenn. WHITESELES Vie Mroee. 2 ns. Nashville, Tenn. Backlog Staff, Men’s Glee Club, Press Club. WHITLOCK WILLIAMS WHITLOCK, JAMES........... Pulaski, Tenn. Basketball Team, S. E. G., Treasurer Senior Class, Student Board. WILLIAMS, GEORGE............ Athens, Ala. President Alabama Club, Bachelor of Ugliness, President Men’s Glee Club, Hymn-Singers’ Chorus, Quartet, S. E. G. WILSON, ORRIS INGLE....... .Attapulgus, Ga. Commercial Club, Scholarship Student, Suwa- nee Club. WINSTEAD, W. P., JR... ... Bowling Green, Ky. Engineers’ Club, Kentucky Club. WILSON WINSTEAD RAY, HOORAY! Hundreds of toes tapped out the melody while trump- eter Harold Ray and his associates tooted triumphantly and the Bisons rolled up the score. In the medley of Lipscomb memories of every student, Kentucky's gift to the Lipscomb music has his place. a CLASS OFFICERS JAMES BRIGHT, Treasurer; JOHN ALAN STOUGH, Vice-President; SADIE GREGORY, Secretary; GLEA- SON WILLIAMSON, President. rAEOMMAN CLASS —— FRESH ADCOCK ALEXANDER ALFORD ALFORD ALLISON ALLMON AMMERMAN ANDERSON, L. ARY ATCHLEY BAUMANN BLACKBURN BOWLING BRADLEY, C. BRADLEY, W. BRIGHT BROWN, A. BROWN, E. BURGESS CAMPBELL CARTER CASHON CASTLEMAN CAUDILL CLAYTON COMER CORLEY COSBY CRABTREE CUMMINS DAILEY DALTON DANIEL DILLARD DUNNEBACKE ENGLISH EVANS, L. EVANS, M. EZELL FISHER FLOWERS FLOYD ——f tit as FORRESTER FOSTER FOX FREED FRY GAW, J. C. GAW,, S. GENTRY GOBEL GOLDEN GRAYSON GREGORY GRIDER GRISHAM GUTHRIE HALL HANVEY HARRIS HARRISON HEMPHILL HENDRIX HERRON HICKMAN HICKERSON HOGAN HOLLINGSWORTH HOLMES HOPPER HOSSE HUTTO JACKSON JEAN JENNINGS JERKINS JETER JOHNSON, E. JONES, P. JONES, S. KECKLEY KELLER KERR KIEFFER ——— FRESHMAN Clas $S= KING, J. KING, M. L. KNIGHTON LAINE LAMB LEMON LOCKE LONG LYBRAND MANOR MARTIN McGINNESS McGUIRE McKAY McKEE McLESKY McMEANS McMURRY McPHERSON, M. McQUILLEN MERRITT MITCHELL, R. MITCHELL, W. MORRIS NALL NEAL NEEDHAM NETTERVILLE NEWLAND NORTON NORWOOD NUNLEY OAKLEY OVERALL PALMER PERRY, A. PETTUS PINCKLEY PITTS POOLE PORCH PRICHARD = FRESHMAN CLASS SS PURYEAR PYLANT REYNOLDS RICHMOND SANDERS SANFORD SCOBEY SCOTT, R. SELF SHAUB SHEPHERD SHIELDS SHIRLEY SHIVEL SKINNER SMELSER SMYTHE SNODGRASS SPARKMAN STEPHENSON STONE STOUGH TAYLOR TIDWELL TRAMMEL TRATHEN TUCKER UPCHURCH WAGNER WAKEFIELD WALKER WARD WATERS, D. S. WATERS, M. WATSON WELLS WHARTON WHITE, CA. WHITE, CL. WHITLEDGE WILLIAMS WILLIAMSON i : i Perio HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OFFICERS First row: Charles Brewer, President Senior Class; Marietta Vaupel, Secretary Senior Class; Eleanor Goodpasture, Treasurer Senior Class; Howard Youree, Sergeant-at- Arms Senior Class; Logan Fox, Vice-President Senior Class. Second row: Charles Youree, Vice-President Junior Class; Frances Horn, Secretary-Treasurer Junior Class; Boyd Hunter, Sergeant-at-Arms Junior Class; Beryl Brewer, President Junior Class. Third row: Paul Hunton, President Sophomore Class; Jane Armstrong, Secretary-Treasurer Sopho- more Class; James Stanton, Vice-President Sophomore Class; George McIntosh, Sergeant-at- Arms Sophomore Class; Rice Jacobs, Sergeant-at-Arms Freshman Class; Larrimore Henley, Vice-President Freshman Class; Will Neil Gregory, Secretary-Treasurer Freshman Class; Sterling Fox, President Freshman Class. LIPSCOMB HOH StHIO RS ARNOLD, CHARLES HARVEY......... Atlanta, Ga. High School Backlog Editor, Suwanee Club, Student Board. BEASLEY, MARY NELLE....... ._. Hampshire, Tenn. Dramatic Club, Pepettes, S. E. G. BEASLEY. MARYs:SUER= =e) ete Nashville, Tenn. Dramatic Club, Pepettes. BREWER, CHARLES W............. Nashville, Tenn. Men’s Glee Ciub, President Senior Class, Quartet, Student Board. BURTON: JEAN? 2.3) .. 3 04 see hone Nashville, Tenn. Dramatic Club, Hymn-Singers’ Chorus, Pepettes. COLE, VIRGINIA.........%.4.)..-.. Nashville, Tenn. Pepettes. s y CUMMINS, JO Nashville, Tenn. Charles ‘’Tyne’’ Brewer Creative Writers Club, Manager High School Basket- Charles ‘’Tyne’’ Brewer has served as ball Team, Press Club. president of his class for each of his DOUTHITT, FANAJO............. .Nashville, Tenn. four years in high school. ‘’Tyne’’ has Girls’ Glee Club, Pepettes. taken an active part in high school ath- : : : FOX;2 LOGAN 0 oe oe eee Nashville, Tenn. pales, eikclnieL IS (cis) Geiiethy axetil High School Business Man ager Backlog, Dramatic groups. Versatile, gentlemanly, and Bes : } oa eager to serve, he is easily worthy of sare Ua Se eA Men's Glee Club, Vice the responsibility his classmates have entrusted to him. GOODPASTURE, ELEANOR......... Nashville, Tenn. Band, Dramatic Club, Treasurer Senior Class. HUNTER, MARION............... Nashville, Tenn. Best All-Round Girl, Pepettes. LEE; WINFORD®?.. 222552525 2:4405: Hanceville, Ala. Alabama Club, S. E. G. MACPHERSON, JOSEPH........... Nashville, Tenn. Basketball Team. ARNOLD BEASLEY, M. N. BEASLEY, M. S. BURTON COLE CUMMINS DOUTHITT FOX GOODPASTURE HUNTER LEE MACPHERSON MATHENY, RALPH.................. Atlanta, Ga. Basketball Team. MILLER: JAMES Rice. cc sa oe oe Nashville, Tenn. MOORE, JOHN LOYD, JR........... Nashville, Tenn. MURPHY, RUTH ELAINE.......... Nashville, Tenn. Backlog Staff, Cheer Leader, Dramatics Club, Girls’ Glee Club, Hymn-Singers’ Chorus. PERRY, VERNON MAURICE........ Nashville, Tenn. Basketball Team. PIPPIN, DOLLIE BEATRICE......... Nashville, Tenn. Sa eG QUARLES, BESSIE MAY............ Nashville, Tenn. Backlog Staff, S. E. G. Marcha aVaupel RAMBO, GAYNELL............... Nashville, Tenn. Marietta Waupel has. acted STROOP UU RROIRSo a hte We Nashville, Tenn. 9S secretary of her class for four consecutive years in high TAYEOR, JOE BS JReteee ce + ake Nashville, Tenn. school. A member of the Pep- Backlog Staff, Basketball Team. ettes for two years, she is not- ; ed for her spirit and for intra- VAUPEL, MARIETTA.............. Nashville Tenn. mural activities. She is genu- Pepettes, Secretary Senior Class. ine, enthusiastic, gracious, and WILLIAMS, NELSON R............ (ost Ancelest Calg. cau ute Backlog Staff, Dramatics Club, High School Debate Team. YOUREE, HOWARD, JR............ Nashville, Tenn. Captain Basketball Team, Sergeant-at-Arms Senior Class. MATHENY MILLER MOORE MURPHY PERRY PIPPIN QUARLES RAMBO STROOP TAYLOR WILLIAMS YOUREE ry JUNIORS DEMOSS, HAROLD ........ Nashville, Tenn. Cheer Leader. DUNLAP, EMMA.......... Nashville, Tenn. DUNLAP, JAMES.......... Nashville, Tenn. Band. HATCHER, RUSSELL....... Nashville, Tenn. Basketball Team. HORN, FRANCES......... -Nashville, Tenn. Most Popular Girl, Pepettes, Secretary-Treas- urer Junior Class. HUNTER BOYD........... Nashville, Tenn. Baskettball Team. HURT, MARTHA.......... Nashville, Tenn. S. E. G. IJAMS, REBA............ -Nashville, Tenn. Pepettes. MORROW, LYLE.......... Nashville, Tenn. PINCKLEY, WILLIAM. ...Chattanoega, Tenn. YOUREE, CHARLES........ Nashville, Tenn. Basketball Team, Most Popular Boy. ZENOR, LORRAINE ......... Winfield, La. Band. Beryl “‘Chinky’’ Brewer Beryl ‘’Chinky’’ Brewer has held many class offices and has been prominent in extra-curricula activities. Witty and fun-loving, ‘’Chinky’’ will be best remembered for his excellent work as regu- lar guard on the basketball squad. SOPHOMORES ARMSTRONG, JANE ...... Little Rock, Ark. BOYD, MARGARET....... Nashville, Tenn. FOX, RAMONA........... Nashville, Tenn. McINTOSH, GEORGE ..... Nashville, Tenn. PENNINGTON, JEFF....... Nashville, Tenn. PIERCE, JAMES D. ...... Old Hickory, Tenn. POTTER, LUCILLE ........ Nashville, Tenn. RICHARDSON, MARTHA... Nashville, Tenn. STANTON, JAMES....... Nashville, Tenn. STROOP, ALBERT......... Nashville, Tenn. WILDER, LAURA.......... Nashville, Tenn. WILLIAMS, OLIVIA JEAN... Nashville, Tenn. Paul Hunton Paul Hunton, a comparatively new-comer to Lipscomb, has rapidly risen to prominence among his classmates. Entering Lipscomb in the fall of 1939, Paul became the first linotypist for Lips- comb publications. Much of his time is devoted to ministerial work. FRESH IME | BATEY JACKS 5.6 ee Nashville, Tenn. BREWER, STERLING....... Nashville, Tenn. BURTON, THOMAS........ Nashville, Tenn. CAUTHEN, HAROLD....... Nashville, Tenn. CAYCE, JOHN SMITH...... Nashville, Tenn. CHAPPELL, JANE......... Nashville, Tenn. CLEAVER, JOHN ALLEN... . Nashville, Tenn. CLUNAN, BROWN........ Nashville, Tenn. FOX, STERLING.......... -Nashville, Tenn. GREGORY, WILL NEIL..... Nashville, Tenn. HENLEY, LARRIMORE ..... Nashville, Tenn. HUNTER, W. D........... Nashville, Tenn. LAWSON, JOHN DOUGLASS Nashville, Tenn. NORWOOD, MARTHA SUE. Nashville, Tenn. SHACKLETT, RUTH....... Nashville, Tenn. WATTS, EXUM D.......... Nashville, Tenn. CLASS OFFICERS Sterling HROX we oss 5 aioe spire tienes Ser ee oe President Eairrimonemi| etl ey aueeasenene nee ne Vice-President Will Neil’ Gregory sentence Secretary- Treasurer Rice JacobSe a... casa eeeee eee ee Segeant-at-arms Belle of 1899 Miss Lura Atkins, now Mrs. Porter Ward, in her graduation dress poses by the old stone wall of the campus. Garrett Military Academy is beyond the wall over which the students had to climb to go to classes. GEORGE WILLIAMS VIRGINIA SLAYTON Mia Li BROWT ELIZABETH — p ] om co c= aed oS c —) — — Lh co JtHl MITCHELL DORIS §=McMURRY BETTY GREGORY KATHRYN HAMRICK Average 2.97 JEWELL DEANE ARMS Average 2.94 CHARLES YOUREE f= wu = vA = Z [=4 2 CHINKY BREWER The girls’ processional to her maj- esty’s throne; Howard Allen and Frank Pack in a dramatic scene from the May Day pageant; all eyes turn to the queen as she leads the reces- sional. af ui see A DAY AT LIPSCOMB Chapel at ten—strolling up the walk to classes in Elam Hall—A typical classroom scene—lunch time in the tearoom—what most students intend to do but rarely attempt it! ? i = ereee PARTY DLIMIPStS Amateur night—Larrimore Henley won the prize with ‘Johnny.”’ “Santy’’ Sanders opens his pack at the Christmas party. Hallowe’en means spooks, fortune- telling, apple-bobbing. Here Edsel bobs for Neika. Wonder if Nat’s saying “Be my Valen- 1 4 tine! Top row: “Droop” in snow; icy fingers etch Harding Hall and Brewer Tower; Brother Fox dodges snowballs. Oval: Campus snow angles Bottom row: “Joey Kirk where Bobby work;’’ Millicent laughs as Martha gets socked; two Jeans exchange snow cream facials; Cashon again. 4. Jesse Fox, chemistry prof in thie pic« tre taken by Williom Jeter won first prize fm @ snapshot contest. 2. Holiday deluxe in the nation’s copitol, 3. Marjorie Largen, playing mermeid at Virginia Beach. 4. Sea- ag double with the Scotts. 5. Onice Fields. Which shall it be? 6. The orator, Howard © Allen, “homeward plods his “weary way.” 7, The drugstore cowboys—William Jeter, Earl Nall, and Gleason Williamson. 8. Edith Hendrix and Vivian Flowers snitch a bite if food. 9. Double cramming, o prize wine hing snapshot of Curtis Manor. ‘10. Cappie Caudill, Mary Lois Douglas, and Louise Evans imitate the three monkeys, ‘Hear ne ee no evil, speak no evil.’ 11, Alice Joyce Westmoreland looking wistful. Could it be Harry? 12. informal conference during — Jectureship. SOIR RT, “DO-MI” “SOFTLY” Above: In this manner Andy T. Ritchie, Jr. led the entire student body in the Easter Hymn-Sing over the great Columbia Broadcasting System, Apri! 12. From every corner of the country listeners heard the campus sing of th e Resurrection of our Lord. Below: Joe Ijams and Chesley Smith respectfully pose before the portrait of David Lipscomb on the anniver- sary of his birthday, January 22. As the custom of previous years, the annual Founder’s day Oratorical Con- test was held that night. This year’s winner, Howard Allen is pictured on the right. CRECENDO FINALE BACKLOG Left: Editor Virginia Slayton and Associate Editor Bob Sanders study = the layout of a snapshot page. Below: V. M. Whitesell, art editor, and Ted Hil- derbrand, sports editor, check over a dummy, while Marjorie Largen, organizations editor, and Dean Parks, faculty advisor, discuss pictures and layouts for the club section. The top picture shows E. B. Woodroof, printing supervisor, and some of the staff examining the campus section color work. Left to right are Sara Gaw, Jewell Deane Arms, Mr. Woodroof, Ruth Scott, Jean Shields, and Logan Fox. The Backlog staff, in honor of the fiftieth anni- versary of the founding of the college, has produced the most elaborate book in the history of the institu- tion. The 1941 volume is a ‘’semi-centennial’’ rather than an “annual.’’ 800 copies have been printed and alumni from almost every year since 1891 are subscribers. All of the photography, art work, layout, lino- typing, make-up, and much of the printing, has been done by student hands. It has been for Editor Slayton and the staff, under the direction of Dean Parks and Supervisor Woodroof, a long and arduous task, but a rich educational and humanizing experi- ence. This volume is XX of the Backlog, which first ap- peared in 1922, but it was preceded by the Zenith of 1917 and 1914 and the Ark of 1910. Others Whe Have Sewed: ROBERT UPCHURCH EMILY DILL HARVEY ARNOLD JUANITA BAKER ELIZABETH BROWN BOBBY McKAY KATHRYN HAMRICK JO CUMMINS SARAH ANNE AMMERMAN JOE IJAMS ALLEN PETTUS MYRON KING BETTY SUE WEST JOHN ALAN STOUGH JEAN COSBY CARL DENNY GLENN JEAN HOWARD ANDERSON Above, Editor Etha Green confers with linotyp- ist Paul Hunton. Below, in the slot of the copy desk is Claude Stephenson. Seated around the desk are: Vivian Cullum, Etha Green, and Allen Pettus. Mildred Clark is at the typewriter, while Pauline Jones scans some copy. BABBLER The Babbler was published 36 times this year for a new record number issues. Hundreds of high school libraries, pros- pective students, and alumni received it regularly, thanks to the efficient work of Circulation Manager Anderson. Few college newspapers have facilities equal to the Bab- bler, which has its own well-equipped editorial room, its own printshop, and its own photographer. Yesterday’s happenings were faithfully told and pictured in the Babbler of next day. The Babbler first appeared in 1922 as the Havalind Acts, and, except for one of the ‘’depression’’ years, has served the campus as a monthly, bi-monthly, or weekly. The editor and business manager begin work in May of each year. The 1941 Babbler has the best format in history, sup- erior to preceding years which won national honor ratings. Some of the spring issues were perhaps the best ever published, according to Dean Parks. Et HASGREEN Ms At cre hala en Editor VIVIAN GUEEUM Ese. Associate Editor GEAUDESSREPFENSONS= Copy Editor ELOISEZDWKES Sate eee Feature Editor AEENe RE) Sea oe Sports Editor WATSON BRADLEY. ..Ass‘’t Sports Editor HOWARD ANDERSON .. . Circulation Mgr. NED RED GEAR Gene Special Reporter PAULINE JONES........Special Reporter GARI DEIWNIN jae eee Shop Foreman NORMAN L. PARKS... .. Faculty Advisor =, 1B. VWWIOODROOF. =... 5- Shop Supervisor DENNY OFFICERS Carle Dennyakee eee ee President Vivian Cullum ..... Vice-President Wilberta Elder . Secretary-Treasurer WNiovaaareln ls, Peds 5 ss abu 8 Sponsor PRESS CLUB The Press Club, organized in 1935, is the student organization which controls the Babbler, electing both the editor and the business manager in May of each year. The club is responsible for the financial success of the Babbler and has purchased much equipment for the printshop, including a cutting machine, a cylinder press, and a linotype machine. Membership is open to all students who work 35 hours or write 52 inches in the Babbler. A highlight of the year is the annual club banquet, at which pins are awarded new members. The Press Club ’L’’ is a highly prized intramural letter. Ammerman, Anderson, Baker, Bradley, Bright, Clark, Cullum, Cummins, Dehoney, Dukes, Elder, Evans, Fields, Gobel, Gray, Green, Hemphill, Henley, ljams, Jones, Largen, Long, Manor, McBride, McPherson, Nunley, Pettus, Pickup, Richardson, Shaub, L., Shaub, R., Shields, Stelten- kamp, Stephenson, Swaringen, Terry, Watson, Whitesell. Front row: John Alan Stough, Ella Lee Freed, James Dunlap, David Dart, Frances Sue McGinnes, William Jeter, Lorraine Zenor, Mr. Darnall, Jack Macks, Bobby Robin- son, Eleanor Goodpasture, Thomas Wagner. Back row: Harold Ray, Louis Ross, William Snodgrass, Jack Batey, Fred Dunne- backe, Buddy Ware, Bobby Ridley, George Williams, Ray Dillard, Elmer McBride, Boggs Huff, Charles Kirkpatrick, BAND The addition of Josiah Darnall to the staff of Lipscomb’s School of Music last September was announced by President Ijams as a step in the development of a strong music instruction center here. The 1941 band was evidence that no mistake had been made in choosing Mr. Darnall. The band first won the attention of the campus by its excellent performances at early season basketball games. As the season pro- gressed it grew better, and the big crowds in Burton Gym were always high in their praise for the excellent pep music. Mr. Darnall, however, was anxious to develop an organization capable of making a first class concert appearance, and, after the cage season closed, rehearsed his organization for an impressive spring per- formance. Mr. Darnall insisted on accuracy and good interpretation, and the pleasing manner in which the group played was testimony that he is a sound and capable director. Everyone can look forward to a still more successful year in 1942. OFFICERS RreSiGenit wey a Ao yee Harold Ray Vice-President John Alan Stough SACHGNGIDY 24 sco n0% Ella Lee Freed Treasurer ........ Tommy Wagner DENNY One of the most important educational features of David Lipscomb College is student employment. Work is not only a means of enabling a student to earn part of his college expenses. It is made an important part of his education. The Student Employment Guild is under the efficient direction of E. B. Woodroof. He has not only an as- tounding knowledge of every technical work problem on the campus, be it electricity, plumbing, printing, STUDENT GARIES IDEN IN ales ee Chairman ’ PAUL HEMBREE .. . Vice-Chairman f fl} y | } U ff ¢ MARGARET RIDLEY ... . Secretary BOBBY@MCKA Youn Treasurer BUILD radio, or building, but also a keen understanding of youth and how to direct them. Character values, promptness, loyalty, efficiency, adaptability, cooperation, are stressed. Over one hundred students fire furnaces, run the print shop, do plumbing, photography, electrical work, janitorial work, wait tables, assist in laboratories, and care for shrubs, and dozens of other things required on a busy campus. Anderson, Barnett, Blue, Bradley, Cashon, Derryberry, Dill, Forrester, Griswold, Hembree, Hemphill, Kirk, Locke, Long, McKay, Pegram, Poole, Shepherd, Shivel, Sims, Smith, Sparkman, | 5.£.6. COUNCIL and 5.6.6. MEMBERS Sitting: Sinclair, Steltenkamp, Green, Swaringen, McCord, Largen, Clark, Daves. Standing: Slayton, Scarborough, Wharton, Gaw, Prichard, Griswold, Carter, Fox, Allen. SINCLAIR OFFICERS BruGesS incl cia ae President Virginia Slayton Vice-President Dot Steltenkamp . Secretary-Treasurer Dot Swaringen ......... Reporter Normanin San RGiks meee Sponsor IR. CO. This year the International Relations Club has had for the main theme in its roundtable discussions the wars in Europe and Asia and their effect on the United States. The club met fortnightly on Monday evenings. By the Constitution the membership of this club is limited to twenty students. Through the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, many new books on current events were pre- sented to the college library, placed on the |. R. C. shelf, and circulated among all the students, Five members, accompanied by Miss Annie Smith, attended the annual Southeastern conference of tnter- national Relations Clubs which was held at Florida State College for Women in Tallahassee, Florida. The club was organized in the year, 1934-35. In its seven years of existence more than $200 worth of books has been placed on the club shelf. The first club banquet was held this year, January 15. The new members were officially initiated into the club at this meeting. Joe ljams, president of the Stu- dent Association, deserves much credit for his diligent and _ persis- tent service. He shouldered the bur- den of drafting the constitution pre- paring most of the final copy him- self. Deliberative, self-sacrificing, Joe has thoroughly demonstrated his cap- ability for leadership. Left to right: Williamson, Gregory, Whitlock, Douglas. Smith, ljams, Steltenkamp, Brewer, Slayton, Hembree, Green. (Arnold was absent due to an illness) . STUDENT BOARD MEMBERS AO Eee IAMS cette ite Otel sed oy Oe tes, ear rns, Chairman CMmIESHEY SWAMP 2... President College Senior Class DOROMAYseSPEETENKAMPIS = 2. Secretary College Freshman Class SADIE GREGORY ... Secretary College Freshman Class GLEASON WILLIAMSON ......... President College Freshman Class CHARLES BREWER. .President High School Senior Class ETRARGREEN Ss see nla dat Editor the Babbler MAIRGIINIAS SIBAWAEO INS =m ayes Editor the Backlog MARY LOIS DOUGLAS..... Sewell Hall Representative JINAIMAY6 NW Tatil @ G KGS ere Elam Hall Representative HARVEY ARNOLD....... High School Representative Pe Mre WALKERS ateatairs, coacarcas i vances oe Faculty Advisor A history-making step in Lipscomb student activities in the fiftieth year was the drafting of the constitution by the student board, and its adoption by a large ma- jority vote of the Student Association. This constitution lays the foundation for a _ better working program of activities under the students them- selves. Under it the Student Association assumed full responsibility in the Bachelor of Ugliness, Miss Lips- comb, May Queen, and other major campus elections. A successful party, the barnyard jamboree, was sponsored by the board in order to raise money to pay for the campus honoree section in the Backlog. Several dinners also have been given by the board or by one of its members, Directors Right: Josiah Darnall di- rects the violin ensemble consisting of Sarah Anne Ammerman, ‘Louise Evans, and Ann Comer. Above: student announcer Howard Allen, and program director Andy T. Ritchie, Jr. Below: the Hymn-Singers’ Chorus which appeared on almost every program. RADIO WORKSHOP The Radio Workshop, organized this year, contains all groups that participate in broadcasting Lipscomb’s weekly radio program, “Lipscomb Campus Echoes.’’ The purpose of the Radio Workshop is to present better programs, to stimulate interest in radio among the students, and to foster cultural activity in the school. The personnel of the workshop includes Andy T. Ritchie Jr., director, Howard Allen, student announcer, the radio choristers, the hymn-singers’ chorus, the violin ensemble, the news casters, and the special features committees. Violin Ensemble Right: seated — Eunice Wharton, Rachel Dalton, dramatic director, Mildred Clark. Standing —— Chesley Smith who arranges for and directs special features on ‘’Campus Echoes.” News Casters Carl Denny, Pauline Jones, and Claude Stephenson who broadcast the news weekly. Radia Charisters Belo w, the Radio Choristers, organized for the specific purpose of singing weekly on ‘’Campus Echoes.’’ They gave several concerts in nearby cities this year. Left to right, first row, Curtis Manor, Wendell Needham, Mary Jeane Trathen, Ann Williams, Becky Watson, Marjorie Prichard, Cappie Caudill, Loren Merritt, David Dart; second row, Andy T. Ritchie Jr., Mildred Hosse, Oma Self, Dorothy Pickup, Mary Lois Douglas, Allen Pettus; seated, Louise Evans, accompanist. yw Men'S Glee CLUB OFFICERS Rresidemtnpe tan Mette: ofa co ose George Williams Vice=Rnesidenth sepst tester soc Stes, wen eas Luther Self SECKELGNY aan TRI eee OBR cae © Claude Stephenson TIPLE GISUKG Kei eee ehwtat hn Dee mibaty ch bee Go stdin Paul Hembree Repontermeteree eaters wm Cw tae Ms ce: Juanita Totty WILLIAMS PERSONNEL Directo (emer re tear an ne Bote co Beda Lhe Robert G. Neil ANGGOMDOIISt ny iit acie ctw. tus eee First tenors George Williams, Paul Keckley, David Scobey, Edsel Wells, Clarence Dailey. Second tenors Luther Self, Claude Stephenson, Roy Shaub, Nat Long, John Kerr, Howard Anderson, Elbert Blansett, Kenneth Jerkins, Curtis Manor. Earlier History The present glee club was organized by director Robert G. Neil in 1937-38. Its officers were Earl Moore, president, Elvis Huffard, vice president, Dabney Phillips, secretary-treasurer, and Ellen Williams, accompanist. It featured Frank Thomann and his violin. Nine concerts were given, the first at Manchester. The high point of the season was reached at Chattanooga, where the con- cert was sponsored by a parent-teachers organization. There were 25 in the club. The club in 1938--39 gave seven evening concerts, the high point of the season being their appearance at Sparta. This year the quartet composed of Moore, James, Harwell, and Baker singing ‘’Shortin, Bread’’ and other favorites were featured. There were 26 mem- bers. Wayland James served as president and Ellen Williams was again accompanist. In 1939-40 the glee club gave 27 concerts, singing before the largest audience in history, over four thou- sand, at the Crimson Clover Festival at Winchester. The club made a tour through West Tennessee and Arkan- sas. There were 29 members of the club. F. M. Perry was president and Juanita Totty accompanist. a eo eye Juanita Totty First bass .Paul Hembree, Tommy Wagner, Logan Fox, V. M. Whitesell, James Bright, Marvin Whit- ledge, Alden Norton, Marion Kieffer. Second bass Tyne Brewer, Clay Grayson, Harry Robert Fox, Sterling Fox, Thomas Owen. The Semi-Centennial Year In this the fourth year of the existence of the Men’s Glee Club, with only seven old members returning, the founder and director of the group, Robert G. Neil, was immediately faced last fall with the task of rebuilding the club almost entirely of new material. Tryouts were held and the personnel selected. Then began the work of mastering a repertoire that would compare favorably with the music of the club in former years, necessitating those early morning and late afternoon practices. This year the club gave 28 concerts to approximately 14,000 people. The highlight of the year was the an- nual spring holiday trip. This year the five-day tour found the group singing at Florence and Birmingham, Alabama, Atlanta, Georgia, and Chattanooga, as well as high schools en route. New features in this year’s programs were the solos of Paul Hembree, baritone, and Phil Cullum, bass, both charter members of the glee club, and of Sarah Anne Ammerman, violinist. The readings of Charles R. Brewer, the songs of Andy T. Ritchie, and the piano improvisations of Leonidas T. Holland, long features of glee club concerts, were enthusiastically received. Juanita Totty, serving her second and senior year as accompanist, proved invaluable. PEPETICS The Pepettes again this year made the athletic shows in the gym- nasium more interesting and colorful with their clever drills and form- ations between the halves of the college basketball games. The club made the trip with the Bisons to Lebanon for a game with Cumberland University. They put on a neat performance between the halves of the Vanderbilt-Lipscomb game before the 1500 spectators packed into the Hippodrome, and received a big hand from the big pro-Lipscomb crowd. Betty Gregory, chosen by President Ijams as captain, made an attractive and capable leader. Jane Douglas again did weil in her role as mascot. The club, now in its ninth year, was selected by vote of the students and tryouts before the Athletic Committee. The club was started when girls inter-collegiate basketball was discontinued. GREGORY OFFICERS Betty Grego ryan ane Captain Jeanmshields™ =a. ane Cheerleader Fancy} OmDocithii tas mee Cheerleader Jones Douglass = aera Mascot Margaret. Gate rane Sponsor Lvicys Glass ta wane. one eeree Sponsor First row: Marjorie Largen, Reba Morton, Mary Lois Douglas, Jane Douglas (mascot), Betty Gregory (captain), Jean Burton, Jean Hanlin, and Mary Sue Beasley. Second row: Marjorie Kerr, Joyce Henley, Eunice Wharton, Marietta Vaupel, Fanajo Douthitt, Louise Laiycaster, Joey Kirk, Virginia Cole, and Martha Kate Mosley. Third row: Frances Horn, Mickey Richardson, Martha Cashon, Dorothy Swaringen, Dorothy Jean Nuniey, Mary Katherine Castleman, Reba lIjams, and Jean Shields. Fourth row: Mary Nell Beasley, Marion Hunter, Louise Evans, Sadie Gregory, Jewell Deane Arms, Clariece White, Lois Richmond, Carmen White, and Ernestine Gobel. JACKSON OFFICERS Bill@iacksontrmw ese: tee President Poyde Scobey meena Vice-President Glenn sJean myc eewe eon Secretary Wats, dle Se INNCBiaisls 5 nc ae Sponsor CNGINEERS The Engineer’s Club, organized this year under the sponsorship of Mrs. John S. McBride and George W. Kieffer, is an organization composed of all pre-engineering students. The object of the club is to bring together all students who have professional interests in the field of engineering, to conduct excursions to engineering-centers of interest, and to sponsor lectures by off-the- campus speakers. The organization of the club indicates the growing demand on the campus for pre-professional and terminal training in engineering. Its members hope to see soon the erection of a building devoted to engineering arts. Bonner, Fox, Gaines, Guthrie, Harris, Hembree, Hemphill, Hutto, H., Hutto, J., Jean, Jeter, Keckley, Kennedy, Kerr, Kieffer, King, Lamb, McGuire, Robinson, Scobey, Shields, Stephenson, Williamson, Winstead. DtBAT ths GRISWOLD OFFICERS Wigilte tan GIS WO) Ginette ae re President Earl DennVms etn a eee eee Vice-President Jeane Miitchele = ty eeueneae eo eee Secretary- Treasurer Sui CP BOyGer totes ta eee ee re Sponsor Jamies. Cope, caceink hot ee oe eee eee Sponsor Pit oN ee Wiall ke Fae cee seein wee en Sponsor It is the purpose of the Debate Cub to create in the student a keener interest in the art of debating and to foster among the student body in general a greater appreciation of forensic activities. Members of the club debate each other in preparation for their entanglements with other college debaters. Regular meetings were held each Monday evening at 6:30 o’clock and interesting discussions were carried on. This year the question for debate was: Resolved: that the nations of the Western Hemisphere should form a permanent union. During the year the team debated the representatives of Cumberland University, Memphis State Teachers College, and participated in the Invitational Tournament at Jackson. Alien, Daves, Denny, Dillard, Garrett, Grider, McQuillen, Mitchell, North, Prichard, Sinclair, Walker, Ward. Ammerman, Clark, Crabtree, Cummins, Dehoney, Dukes, Green, Henley, Jackson, McBride, Perry, Sanford, Watson. CREATIVE «WRITERS The Creative Writers’ Club grew out of a number of i deas, the main one being to bring all the students inter- ested in writing together. The members read original poe try at the meetings which are held every other week in Sewell Hall. They study the work of the club members which also includes short stories, novels, and essays. Last year members included Mary Webb, Gene Flautt, Yvonne Tate, Cornelia Floyd, Stephanie Kilgore, Ben Waggoner, and John Sewell. OFFICERS GOmiccmic lS aw newt ceo Ota Sr Gy en we President EthGeeGreenp Sereey: wetec eg Sek ray 4 Vice-President JOVCemIJCne Vater ts fete Sr. eek acm Secretary OURPES EI GEE og oe, ee a Historian saran Agne Ammernnan 4. 2.5 nese. oO Illustrator EretG ule | SQ aern ty ei eco, Art Director i PCIE! CNR REMI, notre, Gee IPN NK my wb OS Sponsor FIELDS HOME ECONOMICS CLUB OFFICERS Matrjories Zargenins maui et cire meena nee President BettveSuesWest- 22... e wee ee cee Vice-President Jeane Cosbys tr ieee cece ae ee nen erica: Secretary Dot=Swaringeni Me esac cs eee ee Treasurer MissesiWarngarets cit te tae aetna ane en Sponsor LARGEN Arms, Arnold, Badgett, Blackburn, Clark, Cosby, Cowley, Daniels, Dillingham, Dukes, Elder, Evans, Foster, Gaw, Gregory, Hardison, Henley, Hickerson, Jones, C., Jones, M., Jones, P., Jones, S., King, Kirk, Landrum, Lancaster, Lowry, McKay, McKee, McPherson, Mitchell, Neal, North, Overall, Pegram, Perry, Pinckley, Pitts, Puryear, Reynolds, Sewell, Shaub, Shields, Slayton, Swarin- gen, Terry, West, Williams. The Home Economics Club is a member of both the state and national organizations. It meets monthly and has had varied and interesting programs including the demonstration of the art of giving facials. It also sent two dele- gates to the luncheon held by the state convention. The club has as its purpose the development of its girls so that they may be better prepared to carry on the functions of daily life in the communities in which they shall live. COMMERCIAL CLUB Purpose: To promote interest in the business world and in the study of commercial subjects; to become familiar with modern pro- gressive business methods and systems; to obtain from experienced men information regarding training and opportunities; to acquaint business men with training given commercial students; to encourage a social spirit by offering opportunities for wholesome contacts. This year the club has been very active in carrying out its aims. They have entertained business men with dinners on several occasions. Alford, Atchley, Castleman, Crowe, Dalton, Grisham, Hardison, Hopper, Hilderbrand, Jones, Locke, McKee, McMurry, Mitchell, Richardson, Sanders, Scott, Shields, Waters, Wells. McKAY OFFICERS Bobby McKay ......... President ots GOW ena een ViGe=resident Anne Hardison ........ Secretary RercyarohnsOnma eens ee ES DONSOL HENLEY OFFICERS Joyce: Wenlevas ae ten ae President Claude Stephenson .. Vice-President Jistaray Waletalitit see es cc 5 oo Secretary S@iGiE GHaAgORy soon tau aed Treasurer APAIAIC: “Slant”. Go oo sk a 2 Sponsor RAPPELLE-TOI The Rappelle-Toi, a French club, was organized to bring together all students interested in the French language. It has a definite pur- pose, “’S’amuser en francais.’’ Interesting programs planned and directed by members are pre- sented at the meetings. They include French songs and games along with educational study. One feature enjoyed by all members is the ‘‘get-together.’’ Once a week, all the French Club eat together in the dining room. Only French is spoken. Alford, Allen, Ammerman, Arnold, Burgess, Caudill, Comer, Corley, Crowe, Dalton, Daves, Dehoney, Dotson, Dukes, Dunneback, English, Evans, Fields, Gaines, Gobels, Gregory, Grisham, Hamrick, Hanlin, Harris, Hendricks, Holmes, Hopper, Johnson, Jones, Keckley, King, McGinness, Merritt, Morton, Nall, Newland, North, A., North, I., Nunley, Oakley, Palmer, Prichard, Richmond, Shaub, Shirley, Smythe, Steltenkamp, Stephenson, Stone, Trathen, Tucker, Upchurch, Ware, Whitlock, Wilson. FUTURE TEACHERS Professional interest in elementary education led to the formation of the Future Teachers Club this year under the sponsorship of the education department. All students who plan to teach are eligible for membership. Though problems of the elementary school room are given major emphasis, materials interesting to the students of secondary edu- cation are also presented. The club’s first open program featured an address by C. M. Hard- ison, state supervisor of teacher certification. Tours, lectures, and stu- WATSON dent programs constitute the major activities. National affiliation with OFFICERS elementary education clubs is under consideration. Whitney Watson... ..... President Martha Jones . Secretary-Treasurer Allison, Arms, Barnett, Bradley, Brown, Campbell, Cleek, Crabtree, Cummins, Dailey, Dill, Duncan, Floyd, Freed, Gaw, S., Gaw, J. C., Gobel, Golden, Gray, Hare, Hogan, Jones, Laine, Lemon, Long, Loveless, Lybrand, Mitchell, Mosley, Needham, Norris, P., Norris, T., Norwood, Oakley, Pickup, Poole, Ross, Sanders, Sewell, Sharpe, Skinner, Smith, Stanford, Tidwell, White. DRAMATICS ALLEN OFFICERS Howard @Allen ease ee President Noe yeni nkieeee eee Vice-President Joyce Henley .......... Secretary ied Hilderbrand ea: Treasurer OrasGrabtrees anu eee Sponsor wre (ES saa aav be ..... Sponsor Adcox, Carter, Cashon, Comer, Crabtree, Dalton, Daniels, Duke, Elder, Floyd, Fox, Gaines, Hamrick, Henley, Hilderbrand, Kerr, Kirk, Kittrell, Lemon, McKay, McPherson McQuillen, Mitchell, Nall, North, A., North, 1, Nunley, Overall, Porch, Sanford, Scott, Smith, Stephenson, Taylor, Terry, Upchurch. The Dramatic Club of David Lipscomb College provides oppor- tunity for students of dramatic ability to increase their individual talents. It seeks to create by the production of good drama a keener interest in dramatic art among the student body. The club has produced during the school year several one-act plays, the most outstanding of which were ‘’The Great Choice’’ and ‘He Is Here.’’ The club also has presented for the enjoyment of the student body two group programs of three one-act plays each. Beasley, M. N., Beasley, M. S., Burton, Cayce, Douthitt, Fox, L., Fox, S., Goodpas- ture, Henley, Horn, Murphy, Shacklett, Williams. HIGH SCHOOL DRAMATICS OFFICERS FOX IEOCICI ee O XG mentee ys uta Mets ts Me ey oe President Gera wea 6. oo a oe ooo Gone E Vice-President Mary Sue Beasley ....... Secretary- I reasurer OraeGrabtvee=toets tahoe ye shoei 3 Sponsor THANR-YOU CLUB SIMS Purpose: To promote better, faster, and more efficient telephone service. To be of more service to the school. OFFICERS Julie SNS: 25 2b 6% sone peeemianesiaent Clydene Barnett ....... Vice-President Mary Frances Shepherd .... Treasurer Baker, Barnett, Evans, Locke, Pickup, Shepherd, White. HOSMOS HLUE OFFICERS Edsel Wells ..... peas eresident Eunice Wharton .... Vice-President Carmen White ......... Secretary Rolfe Siaittm cao t ose a ac Treasurer Homer Dehoney .. Sergeant-at-Arms Selanes (Gelys 2 yoncstacwes: Sponsor The Kosmos Klub, first organized under the name All-States Club, grew up out of a feeling of need for a home club among students who were the one or one of few representatives of their state. Students from 12 states, Ohio, Colorado, South Carolina, North Carolina, Texas, Miss- issippi, New York, Missouri Michigan, Washington, West Virginia, and Arkansas make up the club. Their purpose is to create good will between states and promote a definite influence for Lipscomb among states represented. Chesshir, Dart, Dehoney, Ellzey, Harper, Hickman, Hopper, Lemon, McQuillen, Merritt, Newland, Perry, A., Perry, M., Poole, Smith, Wharton, White, Ca., White, Cl., Whitledge. Needham, Netterville, ARNOLD -COUNTY Adcox, Ary, Arnold, SUW AN t Harvey Arnold Virginia Slayton Mary Lois Douglas Connie Carter Burl Burgess Mrs. Helena Johason: CLUB Bradley, Brown, Cummins, Duncan, Hickerson, Jones, Kitt- rell, Loveless, Sharp. Burgess, Keckley, Carter, Daniels, Flowers, Hendrix, Norton, McLeskey, Richmond, Shaub, Slayton, Smith, Taylor. Blackburn, Douglas, Elder, Hill, Jerkins, OFFICERS : . President .. Vice-President eet et POS CKeTahy ae Treasurer Sergeant-at-Arms ee ee Sa ee OPONSO OFFICERS Claude Stephenson President Nelle Loveless Vice-President Martha Jones Secretary James Adcox Sergeant-at-Arms Elizabeth Brown Reporter Eugene Boyce Sponsor STEPHENSON 4 CLUB Alabama has probably always ranked first each year among the states beyond the borders of Tennessee in student representation at Lipscomb. Birmingham, Montgomery, Florence, Opelika, Anniston, Athens, Mobile, Cullman, Huntsville, Decatur, Sylacauga, New Market, Tuscumbia, and a number of other towns regularly send their sons and daughters to Lipscomb. ALABAMA The aim of the club is to “Bring Alabama to Lipscomb and Lips- comb to Alabama.”’ Since the organization of the first club several years before the first World War, over 70 towns from every section of the state have had representatives here. Alabama has not been con- tent to send only students. Since 1934 an Alabama product, E. H. Ijams, has been president. The loyalty of Alabama alumni to Lipscomb was demonstrated convincingly when they came from miles around to hear the Glee Club in its concert this year in Birmingham. Their enthusiasm brought 1400 people to the auditorium, something believed impossible by the officials of Phillips High School, who said that even the largest Alabama colleges could not get fair audiences. WILLIAMS OFFICERS George Williams ....... President John Allen Stough .. Vice-President Doteswaningenws eine Secretary Eloises Dukes ane . Reporter Gecil Huber... 3 Sergeant-at-Arms Charles R. Brewer ....... Sponsor Ex Fisiiqms: scotia eaee .. Sponsor Anderson, Bradley, Cosby, Dillard, Dukes, English, Evans, L., Evans, M., Fry, Henley, Hol- lingsworth, Huber, Hutto, H., Hutto, J., Johnson, Lee, Long, Lybrand, McMeans, McGuire, ‘A., McGuire, C., Pitts Reynolds, Sanford, Skinner, Smythe, Steltenkamp, Stough, Swaringen, Teague, Ward, Watson. HENTUCHKY CLUB The purpose of the Kentucky Club is to promote better fellow- ship between Lipscomb students and to encourage more Kentucky stu- dents to come here. Each member has agreed to write some prospective BLUE students he or she knows. To carry out this aim Lipscomb Kentucky Club stationery was made. The club thinks that an active Kentucky OFFICERS Club will be a further incentive to Kentucky prospects. Burtone blues see ee a eresident Harold Ray .......... Vice-President Nelle Landrum ........... Secretary Martha Cashon ..... ... Treasurer Josiah atncll lan nS DONSO!, Cashon, Clark, Crabtree, Duke, Grider, Landrum, McBride, Pinckley, Puryear, Ray, Ross, Scott, Wagner, Walker, Winstead. Crowe, Dunneback, Hardison, Kennedy, Kirk, Kirkpatrick y McKay, Nall, Richardson, Sparkman, Williamson. OFFICERS BODDYIMCKG anes ian nn Dirercicle at Tomy Crowe a een (cea Presicent Joey Kirk 2.0 sae. e 20 eee Secretory brneasurer R.O.T. CLUB ANDERSON Howard Anderson Noble Cox .. Rachel Dalton Ann Comer Dabney Phillips . McKAY OFFICERS .... President Vice-President . Secretary-Treasurer ..... Reporter peo se SleMselr Caudill, Comer, Cox, Dalton, Dalton, Freed, McMurry, Shivel, Tidwell, Trammel. Betnks YAWN PILOT... Woroughr the Giftioth Year For seven years the destiny of David Lipscomb Col- lege has been in the hands of President Ijams. No other era of Lipscomb’s history can compare with this period in progress. He took over when the nation was in the grip of the great panic and the college was deep in debt. He communicated his calmness, optimism, and faith to the board, the faculty, and friends and saved the institution. Under his wise guidance most of the debt has been paid, the enrollment has set seven consecutive annua! records, the library and laboratories have been enor- mously improved, the curriculum has been broadened, the college credits have been stabilized, the publicity has been broadened, building additions have been made, and the college has grown in the respect of everyone. Mary Louise Potts, business office secretary, and Mary Sherrill and Mrs. Lee Rawlings, secretaries to the president. The spiritual atmosphere of the campus has received his first attention. His interest in the spiritual singing has brought the attention of the entire nation to the power and beauty of unaccompanied congregational hymns through the broadcasting of chapel singing over CBS. He has bent all of his energies toward making Christian education practical and defining it in terms of modern needs. His intense loyalty to the Bible, his unfailing sym- pathy and kindness, his charity toward his critics, his love of youth, his modesty and unselfishness, his vision, his genuine interest in everything that concerns man, all mark President Ijams as a man of large soul and dy- namic leadership, a truly great president of David Lips- comb College. TNE FACULTY... Aéee FRANK PACK, Ss. P. PITTMAN, M.A. B.A. Every hour of the day from eight to four, Monday through Friday at least one Bible class is in session in the Harding Hall ’’annex.’’ Every student is enrolled in a class meeting every day. Lipscomb requires more Bible class attendance for graduation than any other college in the world, so far as it is known. The courses are practical. They are designed to give the student a grasp of the entire Book in a two-year course. Supplementary courses are offered in pulpit delivery, hermaneutics, church history, and church music. An annual ‘‘Lectureship’’ featuring outstanding religious teach- ers is a feature of the department. To make Christianity functional, to understand the teachings of the Bible, to prepare reli gious leaders, and to fit the student to better serve in any life calling—such are the goals of the Bible courses at Lipscomb. One of the 16 college Bible classes. A. C. PULLIAS, J. P. Sewell, Lecture Speaker THE FACULTY... Bvcsenesa P. JOHNSON, MRS. PITTMAN, M.B.A. B.S. A business department which combines all of the technical skills taught by the professional business school with the advantages of work on a college level for col- lege credit in a college environment—such is the goal of Lipscomb’s department of commerce. The success of Lipscomb’s graduates in the field of business indicates that the department is succeeding. Special effort is made to train for employment in the Nell Gentry learns to use the ediphone, while Hilda Hickerson multiplies on the calculator. higher levels as secretaries, filing clerks, accountants, stenographers, banking clerks, salesmen, and office offi- cials. Courses include secretarial work, business machines, business mathematics, bookkeeping, introduction to the world of business geography, typing, accounting, busi- ness law, economics, shorthand, and filing. The typing lab located in Burton Gymnasium. f Tit raHCULTY ... Education Teacher preparation at Lipscomb combines theory and practice in classroom, library, lab- oratory, and practice school. Special work is given in school art, music, playground direc- tion, children’s literature, school health, child psychology, activities, methods and manage- ment in the classroom, principles of education, techniques in core subjects, and observation and practice teaching. Prospective teachers are taught to love children and to choose teach- ing as a field of service. Character education is given special emphasis. Preachers, home-makers, and social workers find the education courses of great value. The college is fortunate in having a splendid training school for the first six grades taught by expert teachers who also serve as critic teachers, BESS BELL, J. R. STROOP, LUCY GLASS, B.A. Ph.D. B.A. D. PHILLIPS, MRS. E. S. BELL, MRS. W. H. GRIFFIN, B.S. M.A. B.S. Left: Juanita Totty illustrates an art exhibit in. one of the practice- teaching rooms. Below: Some child- ren in the primary department prac- tice storekeeping. THE FACULTY... Health EUGENE BOYCE, F. R. PITTS J. D. LESTER M.A. R.N. M.D. Second to none in a health program is Lipscomb’s goal. The college physician holds daily office hours on the campus and examines every student once during the year. A graduate nurse is employed full time. Credit courses in physical education, coaching, play- ground activities, personal, school, and community hy- giene, and home nursing are offered. Strong pre-med and pre-nursing curricula are offered. A splendid intramural program that includes a large majority of the students runs throughout the year. Above: David Scobey exercises in one of the best prescribed athletics at Lipscomb. Below: The nurse, Miss Pitts, sprays Paul Keckley’s throat. THE FACULTY... Aome Ecanamics M. CARTER, B.S. in H.E. The home _ economics _ students weigh food for its caloric value prior to the baking of it, and then again after its removal from the oven. Home economics at Lipscomb serves a two-fold pur- pose: (1) the preparation of students for graduation in senior college schools of home economics; and (2) the practical training of girls in a two-year course to be better homemakers or to fill positions requiring two years of home economics education. These latter ob- jectives are growing more important. The department needs a separate building for its various laboratories, where more room may be had for home art, food chemistry, home administration, con- sumer education, dietetics and other subjects now of- fered. 80 girls were enrolled in courses this year. THE FACULTY... Aemanities C. R. BREWER, J. S. McBRIDE H. T. NANCE, J. L. RAINEY, ANNIE SMITH, M.A. M. A. M.A. M.A. M.A. Lipscomb puts great emphasis on the long-established values of liberal arts. A year of English composition and a year of literature are required for graduation in most curricula. A large per cent of the total enrollment may be found in the foreign language courses. New Testament Greek is offered for preachers. German and French are taught for their scientific and cultural values. Remedial work is required of those who are deficient in composition fundamentals. No student will ever forget the two long papers of Freshman English and the anthol- ogy in English literature. It 1s generally conceded that Lipscomb has one of the best courses in freshman English in the state. It is directed toward the mastery of the important tools of oral and written composition and the development of clear, independent thinking. Left: Allen Pettus sits among the files and makes a final check on his freshman term paper. Below: Nashville’s replica of the famous Parthenon. —_- THE FACULTY... He Library F. FIELDS, E. DRAPER, B.S. in L.S. B.S. in L.S. Great studies in the past seven years have been made in build- ing a modern, efficient library at Lipscomb. Several thousand care- fully chosen books have been added to keep pace with recognized library standards. Over 8,000 books are now on the shelves. A total circulation of 75,COO books per year indicate the ex- tent of its use. The reading room at night is often overflowing. 83 current periodicals are on the shelves. Back numbers are bound. An excellent collection of religious books and research material is being built up. The reading room is attractive with its delicate green walls, and venetian blinds, its interesting posters and book displays, and its shelves. It has a real, business-like library atmosphere. A separate library for the high school is maintained. Left: Miss Draper and a member of her library staff, Martha Kate Mosley, work at the library desk. Below: a scene from the read- ing room. THt FACULTY... Mose J. DARNALL, L. T. HOLLAND, M.M. B.M. A voice lesson with Mr. Holland, the vocal instructor. President Ijams is putting increased emphasis on the school of music, enlarging its faculty, its equipment and field of service. The rapid growth of radio and Lipscomb’s activities in this field have tended to put more emphasis on music at Lipscomb. A large number of credit courses are now of- fered in theory, harmony, history of music, voice, piano, string, wood, and brass instruments, and ensembles. Special work is given in sight singing and song directory. Lipscomb’s musical organizations have ap- peared in the past twelve months in such cities as Chicago, Detroit, Wheeling, Cincinnati, Bir- mingham, Atlanta, and Chattanooga. Three times the entire college has appeared over CBS in pro- grams carried by 88 stations. John Alan Stough, Tommy Wagner, and James Dunlap demonstrate the art of clarinet playing in Mr. Darnall’s band. PEI. Bolcical Science A steady growth in enrollment, a marked improvement in laboratory equipment, and en- larged courses have characterized the biology department in the past six years. Four sections in general biology were necessary this year to care for freshman demands, and even then it was necessary to close all sections before reg- istration was complete. Biology, botany, zoology, bacteriology, and nature study are now offered. Physiology is to be added soon. The courses are offered to meet pre-nursing, pre-medical, agricultural, home economics, education, and other special de- mands. Hundreds of dollars have been spent each year for microscopes, a projector, films, slides, culture tank, croker, and other specialized equipment. J. S. BATEY, JR., M.S. Two biology students, Sadie Gregory and George Griffin, peer through microscopes be- fore sketching their specimens in lab notebooks. THE FACULTY... Sncgunncering Science G. W. KIEFFER, MRS. McBRIDE, M.S. M.S. The engineering science courses have several objectives, outlined as follows: 1. To offer a two year pre-engineering course for students interested in taking degrees in me- chanical, aeronautical, civil, architectural, and chemical engineering. 2. To offer a tryout experience for students who think they would like to specialize in this field but are not certain they have the necessary aptitude and qualifications. Only one in six who start out ever take a degree. Students can shift here to other fields without serious failure. 3. To offer terminal education in this field. The college is looking forward to building equipment in wood work, sheet metal work, automotive and electrical machinery. Above: two students, Cecil Huber and Bill Winstead, learn the art of surveying. Below: Engineering students plod in the newly-equipped drawing lab. THE FACULTY... %yscoal Science a G. W. Kieffer J. W. Fox M.S. M.A, P. M. WALKER, M.A. Right: (above) A physics student, John Hutto, demonstrates one of his experiments; (below) Students in qualitative analysis mix chemicals in order to bring down the desired precipitates. No department in Lipscomb is better known for its high requirements and exacting work than that of the physical sciences. Careful and diligent instruction is given to theory and to laboratory practice. General chemistry, taught by Mr. Fox and Mr. Kief- fer, deals with the basic principles of chemical reactions. Organic chemistry is offered for agriculture and home economics students. Courses in both qualitative and quanitative analysis consist of difficult experiments. Two physics courses are taught by Mr. Kieffer—a special class for engineering students and another for those students of general physics. The graduates who have carried on in the fields of physical science in universities an dschools of tech- nology have made outstanding records nearly everywhere they have gone. Tht FACULTY... Sactal Science S. C. BOYCE, M.A. FRANK PACK M.A. ROBERT NEIL, M.A. N. L. PARKS, M.A. The social sciences at Lipscomb include history, soci- ology, economics, and geography. The courses are up-to- the-minute in organization and content. Extensive use is made of the library, maps, films, and tours to orient the student and enlarge his grasp of the field study. The general objective is an understanding of present society, how it came to be what it is, and how it should face the future. The courses are both practical and cultural, with the desire to lead the student into becom- ing a socially conscious being, his horizon broadened, his understanding deepened, his powers of thinking in- dependently more constantly exercised. The courses include studies in: Western civilization; American civilization; problems of the South; the family, community, religion, and state; city, county, state, and national government; and political, economic, and busi- ness geography. THE FACULTY... Sacech Arts : x ORA CRABTREE MRS. H. L. CALHOUN Speech arts at Lipscomb include a wide variety of curricula and extra-curricula work. Credit work on next year will likely be extended to include a year’s course in debate and special courses in radio. Instruction is now available in expression, dramatics and stagecraft, public speaking, debate, and radio work. Miss Ora Crabtree has headed the speech arts depart- One of the best dramatic produc- tions of this year was ‘’Campus Quarantine” produced by the high school seniors. ment for over twenty years. She is sponsor of the two dramatic clubs and directs most of the campus stage offerings. Mrs. Calhoun will be especially remembered by the pupils of her public teaching classes. Most of her students are preaching boys who learn from her the important work of correct enunciation and pronunciation in the pulpit. THE FACULTY... Stedout Welfare MRS. W. CARLTON MRS. B. B. CUMMINS J. W. FOX, M. PARRISH, 1. WHITSON, M.A, M.A, B.S. in H.E. Social life at Lipscomb is coming more and more into the foreground. The adminstration feels strongly that stress should be put on student association together. This year has set a new high in Lipscomb social life. In the dining hall formal dinners have added emphasis to special occasions and holidays. Numerous teas and mus- icals prepared and directed by students have constituted an interesting phase of the cultural atmosphere. Various picnics and other outdoor outings have played an active part in school life and provided informal amusement. Much credit is due to the capable direction of Mrs. Cummins, Mr. Fox, Miss Whitson, and Mrs. Carlton. Students have been led to a better understanding of each other through the guidance of the personality director, Miss Parrish. Right: (above) Roasting weiners on the an- nual school picnic; (below) Sewellites arrange for and serve at a tea for the faculty and the student body. THE FACULTY... Pracding Arts N. L. PARKS M.A. E. B. WOODROOF The printing field ranks second or third in importance in employment in the United States. Lipscomb is build- ing a department to give pre-professional, terminal, and try-out training in this field. A newly equipped shop offers practical experience on numerous campus publications and printing jobs. Other courses are to be added in the future, adequate equip- ment already being available. Students are taught the proper construction of edi- torial and feature columns for newspapers, as well as the actual job of setting up pages for printing. Their experience in the press room is practical and renders them capable of competently handling various phases of journalistic work. Lipscomb graduates in this field are already making good in newspaper reporting, cartooning, salesmanship, and printing arts. Below: (left) Baxter Forrester operates the saw in the press room as James McMeans examines a cut; (right) Carl Denny is pictured at the linotype machine. THE FACULTY... High School MAX HAMRICK, F. FIELDS, B.S. B.S. in L.S. JAMES COPE, E. McCANLESS, J. L. RAINEY, B.S. M.A. W. N. SANDERS, E. WRIGHT, B.A. B.S. David Lipscomb High School is a fully accredited (Southern Association) institution and is splendidly staffed. Part-time assistance is given by college fac- ulty members, so that a wide variety of courses are available. The college laboratories are obtainable in science, commerce, and home economics. In addition to their own library, the high school students use the college library. In faculty, laboratory equipment, and library, the high schoo! can compare favorably with the Mr. Hamrick with representatives from all the high school grades motored to Clarksville, Tennessee to participate in the Middle Tennessee High School Forensic League. H. MILLER, best in the South. The high school is an integral part of Lipscomb. It puts major emphasis on character education in the very important early ‘teen age—the years when so much of character is permanently formed. Its graduates have unsurpassed records academically in college, but the greatest source of joy to Lipscomb High School is the upstanding lives that were moulded within its walls. Soe YOND THE PURELY PHYSICAL T p BUAL AND TEAM PLAY “PROF ING DEFEAT IN THE PROP L PARTICIPA Coach H. T. Nance Upper Center Coach Bob Neil Athletics rarely rise above the coaches’ spirit. It would be hard to find a quartet of coaches who excel Lipscomb’s men in Christian character or vigorous sportsmanship. Phillips preaches each Sunday. Neil and Nance fill the pulpit occasionally and Nance is director of the Sunday school at the local Church of Christ. Neil is one of the best song leaders in the church. Coach Gene Boyce Coach Dabney Phillips Lower Center The teams which these men have turned out speak for themselves. Strictly amateur, the teams play out of love for the game and the school they represent. They play out of their class, too, most of the teams which the college teams face being senior college and university combinations. And rarely does the high school team meet an opponent which does not boast a far greater enrollment. SS SS BS a A SEES PE Nh RE RE ESS A ERE TS TS SR LS TT TE TT FES SF tC OTT OL OP A A OES he AERA EL ESPADA LDL A LA SS ETE I SSS EE EE RA SE PT AR EES ET LIED ETE EAE BEAL LAL LE LES ELA EAE TD LIVE AR NE SE NAN I Ge ES RR ST I AE AANA SANS EU eS SITE A Ge a DLE EE I DSA EASA aR DE ap oD dC OT ij y - Ys Jom Crowe Tom Crowe, a good representative of Christian sportsmanship, led the Lipscomb Bisons to two M. V. C. championships. Modest, unselfish, and capable, Tom made a splendid leader in two sports. [ } From left to right: Back row; Felix Ray, Bruce Newland, Baxter Forrester, James Wood- lee, Homer Dehoney. Front row; Luther Self, Ted Hilderbrand, Tom Crowe, David Scobey, Jimmie Whitlock. Mr. Johnson, secretary of Mées- issippi Valley Conference, presents Tom Crowe with the winning tro- phy. The 1941 Bisons rolled up the greatest record over the strongest op- position in Lipscomb history. All the more impressive, five ‘iron men’’ and “Utility Man Forrester’ did the job—through 22 games to 18 victories over strong four-year col- lege and university opposition like Southwestern University, Cumberland University, Tennessee Polytechnical Institute, Vanderbilt University, Middle Tennessee Teachers College, University of the South, and the usual M.V.C. Opponents. The new records set were: (1) The first Mississippi Valley Champion- ship; (2) a perfect conference record of 13 wins; (3) a perfect home season of nine victories; (4) an all-time record of 18 wins to four losses; and (5) and all-time individual scoring record of 28 points in one game by Homer Dehoney. Dehoney and Scobey took second and third, respect- ively, in the all-time season scoring record set by Everette Mitchell in 1939. Coach H. T. Nance (Upper Left) The familiar ‘prayer meeting’’ which started every game. “Lipscomb, win this game,”’ shout the boys and pile on their hands in pledge. The boys went on to mow down Cumberland in Burton gym. (Upper Right) Hilderbrand watches Price score from under the goal in the first Martin game. (Lower Left) A long shot by Scobey floats into the fo pe, Sok scan goal while Forrester (No. 8) and Ray (No. 6), along with three Martin men watch. (Lower Right) Halley Hudson of Bethel, and Ray were not shaking hands at the basket rim, as it may appear. Ray (No. 6) reaches through to recover a re- bound, while Tom Crowe (No. 9), far below, waits to take the ball. GRADS WIN FIRST For the first time in eleven years the Alumni scrape-up put the Bisons in the background, 51-39, in their annual classic, which took place November 30 in Burton gym. This tilt is not officially on the Lipscomb schedule, but is as much a part of the school as Harding Hall. BETHEL IS FIRST LOOP SPILL Opening the season in grand style, the Bisons nosed out the Bethel quintet, 56-55, on enemy hardwood, December 14. The McKenzie lads gave the locals a hard pill to swallow, but the victors were keyed up to the occasion, and em- erged wearing the laurels. It was Captain Crowe’s basket in the last second of play that broke the hosts’ 55-54 lead. David Scobey racked up 22 points, Crowe 18. Conference win number one. MARTIN FALLS IN LINE Lipscomb’s second loop win on December 15 was a pushover. The Nancemen shaded the Mar- tin Collegers, 59-28, on home ground with little difficulty. Scobey ranked uppermost, with 24 points, followed by Homer Dehoney’s 13. Con- ference win number two. Tom Crowe ATHENS GIVES NO TROUBLE Captain 198 points scored Athens was little more than a warm-up game for the locals, who were looking forward to the coming Florence tilt. The Athenians fell on their own home floor, 49-29, on February 18, before a well-aimed barrage of Scobey-Dehoney baskets, each of these lads checking up 15 points. Ted Hilderbrand, guardsman, made himself known on Homer Dehoney the offense by adding five points to the score. Alternate Captain FLORENCE FADES Coach Nance’s boys were definitely on the up- and-up against Florence, January 3. They downed their hosts, 35-24, despite a team weakened by illness and an extra-long, newly waxed floor. It was in this game that Skyscraper Felix Ray dem- o nstrated that he was a necessity to the squad, performing quite excellently at guard. Dehoney topped off scoring with 13 points, followed by Scobey, with 10. Conference win number three. BETHEL RETURNER IS SIMPLE Ably led by Captain Tom Crowe, the Bisons trounced the Bethel aggregation, 62-39, in Bur- ton gym on January 4, for their fifth consecutive victory. The locals expected stiff competition, but sailed along smoothly with the Crowe-Scobey- Dehoney scoring combination setting the sights. These lads hit the hoop for 13, 15, and 16 points respectively. Again Felix Ray was in there at guard, collecting seven points. Conference win number four. BISONS FALL FROM GRACE T. P. I.’s ace combine humbled the Bisons, 47-32, for their first loss of the season on Jan- uary 10. The locals were a model team in the 317 points scored Ted Hilderbrand 104 points scored Felix Ray 120 points scored fracas—but not a working model. The out-of-town- ers, having the advantage of a familiar floor, had little trouble with the Herdmen, holding the lead throughout. Scobey and Crowe were bottled up to ten and six points respectively, while Hilderbrand and Ray did their bit with five points per. FLORENCE MAKES SPARKS FLY Again the Florence five went down before the charge of Bison hooves on Bison ground. This second meet of the two teams on January 11 showed a final count of 47-43. The fracas was no setup, however, for when the final whistle sounded, the board stood at 37-all, but the locals surged ahead in the extra time to put the game on ice. Little David Scobey’s sharpshooting netted him 22 points. Dehoney ac- counted for 14. Conference win number five. LOCALS SLIP AT LEBANON The Bisons were not up to par against the Cumber- land quintet January 14, as they dropped a tilt to the Lebanoners on enemy hardwood, 46-42. Ted Hilderbrand was really in there for the locals, show- ing great form both on offense and defense. How- ever, the Herdmen’s plucky battling was slightly out- classed by their driving opponents, and the locals yielded after four hard fought cantos. Scobey’s 16 points made him high pointer for the Bisons. TEACHERS FALL IN THRILLER In another one of those fireball fly-ins the Bisons eked out a 56-55 home win over the Murfreesboro State Teacher aggregation on January 18. It was a field counter by guard Baxter Forrester in the last seconds of play that broke the invaders’ lead and handed the victory to the Crowemen. Scobey and the afore mentioned Captain Crowe led scoring for the home boys. Dehoney also handled the ball sup- erbly. MARTIN YIELDS AT HOME Martin College’s prize quintet came in like a lion and went out like a lamb as they yielded to the sup- erior Bisons combine, 54-32, in the lion’s own den on January 22. It was in this game that big center- man Homer Dehoney decided that he was going to be a top-notch, A-1 Bison. He sank 21 points—and he was top-notch the remainder of the season. Crowe was responsible for 12 points. Conference win num- ber six. HERD INVADES, CONQUERS S. U. Coach Nance’s Bisons whipped an unruly Se- wanee five into line by a final count of 43-32 on the home boys’ mountain top on January 25. This was the first encounter in the history of the two teams. Dehoney’s nine field goals gave him a total of 18 points. He was followed closely by Scobey’s 15. LAMBUTH COMES, BUT GOES Coach Nance’s cagers leveled off the mighty Lam- buth quintet, 49-29, in a one-sided contest on “bath night’’ February 1 in Burton gym. The Bisons had the situation well in hand throughout, leading in all stanzas. Dehoney led the scoring with 16 points, but big Felix Ray was the show of the evening, often playing head and shoulder above the mixups under the opponents’ goal, and also checking up on the side ten points for the Herd. Conference win number seven, COMMODORES CAPER All good things must come to an end. The Bisons defeated the Commodores of Vanderbilt in the last three games in past years. But not so on February 3 this season. The Herdmen went down before the onslaught of the Big 12 aggregation, 57-42, despite (Upper Center) Lips- comb’s No. 1 fan, How- ard Youree, shoves back his hat and applauds Bisons. (Upper Left) Dehoney slaps in a rebound as Bisons whip Murfrees- boro Teachers on the lo- cal floor. No. 6 is Ray and No. 8 is Davenport of the Teachers. (Upper Right) A cir- cus act on the mountain as Bisons whip Sewanee. Five hands can be on the ball at one time. (Center) “Ring - around the Roses.”” De- honey rises high in the air for the ball com- pletely surrounded by Lambuth men. Lipscomb won easily 49-29. (Right Center) Ray fights for ball in second game with Florence, which Bisons won in over time. (Lower Left) The squad celebrates in the Tiger gym after beating Sewanee, late in the Southeastern Confcrence. (Lower Right) Scobey bags a crip in Southwest- ern game while Captain Crowe foilows to back him up. a determined effort in the other direction. The Lipscomb lads just couldn’t make the grade. Nevertheless, Dehoney, Crowe, and Scobey were in it up to their necks, sinking 15, 12, and eight points respect- ively. Ray handed in an excellent performace at guard. HERD CRADLES BABY VOLS The Herdmen were in a winning mood as they downed the Baby Vols, 62-35, in Burton gym, February 8. And Homer Dehoney was in a record-breaking mood as he set an all-time high individual scoring record, sinking 28 points. His record topped that of the previous holder Adam DeBerry, ace center and offense man in 1938-39 and 39-40. DeBerry’s record was 27 points. The Vol setto was the squad’s eighth consecutive loop win. Little David Scobey checked in 15 points. Peckerwood Self, diminutive reserve forward, was the treat of the evening (next to Dehoney), sinking seven points. Conference win number eight. NANCEMEN TRAP LYNXS Even Blakemore’s 40 points were not enough to block the stampede of a redhot Bison five, February 14, as they trampled the Southwestern combine, 67-57, in Burton gym. Big Dehoney checked up 18 points for the locals, and Scobey pushed the red headed cen- terman a close second, with 16. Crowe accounted for 14. The guards were especially hot for the Herdmen. Hilderbrand checked in nine, and Ray and Forrester registered five each. This victory was quite a feather in the Nancemen’s caps—Southwestern is considered quite formidable in Dixie loop circles. LAMBUTH LADS LAG By defeating the Lambuth quintet, 54-22, the Bisons were in full possession of nine conference wins and no losses. The game, which took place at Jackson, February 15, showed the locals’ second time at mastering the Jacksonians. Little David Scobey was the boy that night, hitting the hoop for 20 points, followed by Dehoney, LOCALS TRIP CUMBERLAND Evening up a loss of earlier in the season, Coach Nance’s Herdmen walloped the Cumberland quintet, 53-45, February 22, in Burton gym. Dehoney’s ten field counters and four charities pushed him far ahead of other scorers fo a total of 24 points. Captain Crowe accounted for 15. MURFREESBORO HOLDS FAST Perhaps it was better that the Murfreesboro Teachers bettered the Bisons, 45-38, February 26, on the victor’s floor, else the lads could easily have gone to meet the Baby Vols with a bad case of over-confidence. As it was, the game did not matter particularly, as it was not a conference meet. Scobey led the scoring for the locals, with 11 points, followed by Ray’s ten. BABY VOLS FALL AGAIN Thus ended the Bisons’ scheduled cage season: ten wins; no losses in conference circles. Number ten was the Baby Vol combine, Crowe and alternate Captain Dehoney each placed seven field shots in the basket, but Dehoney’s one charity gave him a one point edge in the totals, with 15. Conference win number ten. THE CROWD And the crowd—a great deal of the success of the squad on their home floor was due to the loyal support of the students and the followers of the team. The boys have a perfect record on Burton hardwood this year, and they accredit this to a large extent to the capacity galleries that cheered them on—there is a great deal in the theory that a team plays much better ball with a loyal group behind them. When the locals met the Commodores in the Hippo- drome, the fracas drew the third largest crowd of any Vanderbilt David Scobey game—1500 fans were present, and two-thirds of these were Lips- 306 points scored comb supporters. On the home floor the Bethel and Cumberland Baxter Forrester tilts drew the largest crowds—before the games were well under way 36 points scored there was not even good standing room left. PS Pe SSE CS AG ESS GAN SRE SS EE St A a CES Ta i Ee Na ee et SUNS tL SA ER SRA SENS SSS AS SS AP ESE ALR AS BESS I SE ESE EGF ES a I AEDT EE IES TE SSIES I ECO AEDST CESAR PAA BS SESE LSS ER ES SISSIES ene eee ee eNO ESOS TE SiO SEE VRE VOC TIS eB EU rao A ce UTP NEPEAN On SS SESS aI EE rE pre The crowd finds the game thrilling, some applaud, some stand, some wring their hands. Ten times such a crowd as this packed Burton gym during the season. Our ex-captain of the Mustangs, Pinky Lipscomb of Vanderbilt, and Captain Crowe talk it over with the referee. (Center) Dehoney gets away for a crip as Bisons whip Cumberland at home. (Right) The Junior Vols were just too short for this one as Ray and Dehoney cover the basket. Luther Self 19 points scored 11 points scored Jimmy Whitlock Captain Tom Crowe’s expert leadership would do much to make any team a success, and this lad would have made the top ranks in the scoring chart if his cooperative spirit had not so often moved him to pass the ball instead of shooting. Little David Scobey’s performance this season would be a credit to any team in any loop. This sharpshooter extraordinary would often receive the ball on the toss- in to dribble the length of the floor, completely out- maneuvering his opponents and sinking the goal. Big red-headed Homer Dehoney was in a record-breaking mood this season. Fast, dependable, and an accurate sniper, he will always be remembered for his all-time record of 28 points in one game, and the top total of 317 points for the season. Ted Hilderbrand was definitely in there, ‘‘backing up the line’’ in fine fashion—always a reliable guardsman under fire, keeping cool and hitting about one out of three long shots from center. He was Ted the Silent. It was in the Florence tilt that Big Felix Ray put on his seven league boots and went to town, and he kept on going to town the rest of the season. “A little child shall lead them.’ At the half of the final home game, against Cumberland, a packed gym saw the senior members present- ed for the final time. Jane Douglas, Pepette mascot, brings each Bi- son out for a presenta- tion while the Pepettes stand at attention. Bruce Newland 5 points scored James Woodlee 9 points scored They called them the five Bisons and ‘‘Utility’’ For- rester—and they weren't fooling. Baxter didn’t pile up a huge score. But he did go in there when they needed him most, and he didn’t choose his position. And little Luther ‘’Peckerwood’’ Self—he was the boy. He looked to be about three feet short when he guarded some fellow like Metz of Vanderbilt—but he could still tie it up with the best of them. Along with Self ranged Jimmy Whitlock. Newland is quite a precocious infant on the hard- wood. The ‘41 season was his first year out for any cage squad, but the young West Virginian showed lots of natural ability, and will, no. doubt, come into his stride next year. Big Jimmy Woodlee is another fellow who will bear watching next season—he’s quite a scrapper and a determined guardsman. And just as much a Bison as those that wore the Purple-and-Gold was Manager Edsel Wells. He tossed in their towels, he pulled off their pants (warm-up), he taped up their ankles. He was the fellow that did the dirty work. Winning The Trophy if “Sound coaching and a flaming school spirit,’’ according to the Nashville Banner, brought the Bisons their first basketball championship in history. It was achieved at the fourteenth annual tournament of the Mississippi Valley Conference, March 3 and 4, in the Hillsboro High gym, with Lipscomb as host. Eight of the nine member teams participated. Lipscomb with 15 wins out of 19 contests, was seeded first because of its perfect conference record. Sunflower, however, was rated the favorite on the basis of its season’s total of 25 wins out of 29 games. Bethel, with 20 victories out of 28 games, was considered the dark horse. The Bisons met Martin College at 8 o'clock on the first night and scored an easy 59-43 victory. The first half was all business, a safe 32-12 lead being run up. Ray played a bang-up game getting 13 points. The rest of the scoring was well distributed. Bethel erased U. T. Juniors, 58-28, and Sunflower looked impressive in the nightcap game with a 62-23 victory over Florence. Lambuth, playing the opening affair, barely got by Northwest, 42-41. Both Lipscomb and Sunflower had trouble in the semi-finals. The Bisons looked sluggish in whipping a fighting Lambuth crew, 53-42. De- honey, with 19 points, was outstanding. Ray again supplied the winning spark with two goals in the closing minutes. Nance played nobly for Lam- buth. Bethel put up a battle before surrendering to the Trojans, 58-63. A packed gym saw the finals. Martin, victors over Northwest in a morning consolation round, edged out Florence for the consolation champ- ionship. Few gave the Bisons a chance to turn back the towering Sunflower team. But Nance had planned things wisely. After the semi-final game he put the entire team to bed for a long nap. Gone was their sluggishness', Physically and mentally they were keyed for a supreme, effort. Moreover, he had held out ‘Number Two,” his winning offensive attack for the finals, and the Trojans, taken by surprise, couldn’t handle it. Coach McClannahan had suffered a loss when his ace center, Wakefield, injured himself in the Bethel game. He used this to key his team to a high pitch. Sunflower grabbed a quick 7-1 lead and held on doggedly. With fifteen minutees gone, the Bisons trailed, 14-21. Then a time-out was called and the team offense, shifted to ‘“Number Two,’’ went into high power. With Roy and Dehoney under the basket, the Bisons rained the points through while the crowd went hysterical. 15 points were chalked up and Lipscomb went ahead, 29-25. Sunflower rallied to tie the count, 29-29, at the half. (Upper Right) Scobey in familiar form bagging a crip against Martin. (Center) Ray tries a push-shot from the side. (Bottom Right) Maybe this helps, at least Baxter makes a face to confuse Lambuth man tossing the ball. (Bottom Left) Coach Nance talks to the team before they take the floor against Sunflower. Scobey grins, but Dehoney looks very solemn, what with a black eye and all. power. With Ray and Dehoney under the bas- ket, the Bisons rained the points through while the crowd went hysterical. 15 points were chalked up and Lipscomb went ahead, 29-25. Sunflower rallied to tie the count, 29-29, at the half. The Bisons went to the dressing room ooz- ing with confidence. The rest period was filled with jokes and laughter. Back on the floor, Sunflower’s Williams got the tip, but Scobey pulled some sleight-of-hand trick, stole the ball from him, and laid it in. The Bisons were off, never to be headed. They stretched a 50-40 lead at midway of the final period to a 67-52 count with three minutes to go. They then chose to quit scoring, and the Trojans, taking advantage of the let down, garnered ten points. CAGE HIGH LIGHTS Ray’s great play in the tourney. He was the highest scoring guard and best defensive man in the meet. He saved the Lambuth game and kept the Bisons in the contest in the first half against Sunflower. ...The mistake of the Bi- sons in freezing the ball when they had a 67- 52 count on the Trojans—Crowe’s four long shots in five tries in the first half. The best game of the year, either the amaz- ing 62-39 conquest of Bethel or the satisfy- ing defeat of the mighty Cumberland giants in the home finals. ...The excellent crowds and noisy rooting at home games... .Forrester’s steadying influence in the Southwestern game... .Dehoney’s swinging underhand shot in the first half against Vandy which brought a roar from the crowd—Hilderbrand’s great comeback in the second half against Sunflower. Scobey’s one-man show against Florence at Lipscomb. ...The numerous set plays which caught the opposition flatfooted....The sim- ple dressing room prayer before each game... Forrester’s winning goal in the final second against State Teachers....The ‘‘off’’ games against Vandy, T. P. |., and Murfreesboro, wherein the Bisons were far from their best... The pleasing play of the subs against Florence. CAMERA, LIGHTS, ACTION! And the crowd tingles as the basketball drama unrolls! Felix Ray covers the basket as Dehoney and the Sunflower players watch. TRIUMPH ASSURED! Coaches Varnell of Bethel, Rupp of Ken- tucky, and Hesse of Hillsboro seem to find Lipscomb’s leading something to smile about. Note the scoreboard shows two minutes to play. Coach McClannahan of Sunflower peek- ing unhappily from the lower corner was sym- pathetically removed from the picture. FINALE! In the dressing room the new champions munch five pounds of bonbons presented by the Ray sisters and addressed before (!) the game “‘to the champions and the Greatest Team in the World.” Pepneltes Ju Action The Pepettes gave the basketball games the color and the support they needed. They were led by the competent Betty Gregory at the half of every game. David Lipscomb is the only school in the M. V. C. that has a group of beautiful and loyal girls at each basketball game to march and lead cheers for the basketball team. The feature of every home game and some of the visiting games was the performance of the Pepettes. (Below) Photographer Joe Ijams gets interesting shots from an unusual angle. (Upper Right) The Pepettes parade at the half of the final tournament game. (Center) The Pepettes and band on the way to Vanderbilt game. Small pictures catch other interesting poses. At the bottom two Pepettes congratulate Dehoney after he sets an all-time score mark of 28 points. Mustangs on the Hardwood The Mustangs of David Lipscomb High School en- joyed a successful season in 1941, winning 15 out of 26 regular season games but dropping out of the dis- trict tourney in the first round. They scored a total of 706 points to 636 for the opposition. The Mustangs were almost untamable on their own floor. With the home crowd to cheer them on, they rolled up 13 victories against three losses. In the Nashville Interscholastic League only West and East could boast any superiority over the Ponies. West was lucky to get two wins, one of them being won on free throws by four points and the other being gained by two points when the Mustangs had two reg- ulars out. East beat the Mustangs once in the regular season and once in the tourney. The team for the first time in recent years had no stand-out star. Methodical teamwork, zone defense, and set plays featured their play. The loss of Charles Youree in a Christmas vacation accident was considered a great blow. However, young Bubber Hunter, fifteen- year-old sophomore stepped in and filled the vacancy in a highly satisfactory manner. Only three members of the 12-man squad are sen- iors (Captain Howard Youree, Taylor, and Perry). A splendid 1942 team is expected from the nine returning men. Coach Phillips should know his boys better than any- one else. Of them he says: ‘Captain Howard Youree is an expert foul shooter, shining especially in the latter part of the season. He was tops in the Cohn game. Russel Hatcher is a crip specialist. When he was on, he was really on. “Joe Taylor is a plugger, keeps fighting with deter- mination. He is an expert at following up under the goal, and never missed out on the action. Vernon Perry is the be st foul shot on the squad, and is to be watched on the -‘spot’. A valuable man. ‘‘Bubber Hunter took Chuck Youree’s position and handled it most excellently. This is his first year out, but he developed more than any other player. Chinky Brewer is tops on intercepting passes—an able defense man. ‘‘George McIntosh is the fastest man on the squad, and is in there with the scrappiest of them. Accurate on long shots. Ralph Matheny lacks the experience, but he has the fight. “Douglas Lawson has the spirit, and he has one of the brightest futures among Mustangs. Joe Macpherson also has the spirit—-with experience, there’s no telling. Left to right: Back row; Vernon Perry, Russell Hatcher, Joe Taylor, Douglas Lawson, “‘Chinky’’ Brewer. Front row; Ralph Matheny, Boyd ‘Bubba’ Hunter, Howard Youree (Captain), Joseph MacPherson, George McIntosh. —_—- - —— Hatcher No. 12 is trying to hold up three Lipscomb and Donelson romp over each other in more than one way. other players and get the ball at the same time. MUSTANG SCHEDULE Piustangs ; Opponents The team that most frequently started. a tar ore 7 Howard Youree, Russell Hatcher, Joe Taylor, (W’‘ms’‘n Co.) ie “ Walter Hill Chinky” Brewer. . Hillsboro si Ls (W‘ms‘n Co.) ._Joelton Hohenwald Hillsboro McMinnville Howard Woodbury Woodbury Howard Gainesboro Wallace Mt. Juliet Donelson Hillsboro North They are from left to right: “Bubba” Hunter, and Hume-Fogg Donelson Left: The Mustangs fought for the ball near the basket rim in the game with North. Right: Joe Taylor with the ball in the Lipscomb—Howard game is trying to get away from so many hands that were in his face. eieeeee es eh ih We ke te Left: Edsel Wells, one of the best managers that the Lipscomb Bi- sons have ever had. He took care of the team in every way in taping ankles, handling the towels, and see- ing that every man was in top shape before going on the floor. Right: Jo Cummins, the high school manager gave the Mustangs all the support that he could toward winning each game. He was. at the right place at the right time when- ever one of the Mustangs needed help. BISONS Lipscomb sports a top-notch tennis aggregation this ‘41 season. Studding the roster at number one and four positions are two youngsters of last year, Tom Crowe and Paul Hembree, who are supplemented by those able newcomers to the squad, John Alan Stough, Holmes King, and V. M. Whitesell. These lads hold down num- bers two, three, and five spots res- pectively. Under the mentorship of Coach Herbert Nance the men have devel- oped into powerful individual threats cs well as dangerous doubles combi- nations. Not only are Crowe and Stough especially apt at soloing in the top positions, but they also unite to form a duet that spells hard rid- ing for any opponent. Likewise Hembree and King check in many a singles match to the credit of the Bisons and then close out the afternoon by putting their duo sets on ice. Whitesell is the boy that earned his place on the lineup by democratic methods. Working up by outstanding performances in the in- tramural setup, he is usually good for two sets in any match. These racketeers have a most dis- concerting habit in the eyes of the enemy — that of permitting few matches to go beyond two sets and few sets beyond eight games. Holmes King COURTS Tom Crowe John A. Stough Paul Hembree Vv. M. Whitesell BISONS ON THe DIAMONDS Elam Sharp Captain This semi-centennial year Coach Bob Neil was faced with the problem of building a baseball team around three returning lettermen and a squad of very inexperienced players. This team was to play, almost exclusively, teams from four year colleges. Only one junior college team was on the schedule. Coach Neil developed a trio of iron men pitchers, Brazzell, Alford, and Skinner, who could pitch throughout both ends of a double header. He also took a very green squad that was literally wiped off the field in the first few games and developed them into an organized group that in the last games gave a very creditable showing. There was no outstanding reason for the Bisons to lose a few of their games. Lipscomb had excellent batting, fielding, and pitching all during the year, but it seemed at times the opponents got the breaks. Roy Shaub, Vernon Eller, Ray Jackson, and David Scobey hit consistently near the .400 mark during the year, and Charles Kirkpatrick developed into one of the best outfielders on the squad. Elam Sharp, a veteran from last year’s pitching staff became a star outfielder for the Bisons, and because of his experience and ability he was elected captain of the team. In spite of these outstanding players the team somehow failed to win many games. The 1941 Bisons played their best in each game by carrying the Lips- comb’‘s traditional “sportsmanship” on the field with them. Left to right, front row: Coach Robert G. Neil, Robert Alford, Roy Shaub, Gieason Williamson, David Scobey, Elam Sharp, Alden Norton, Harry Brazzell, Manager Kenneth Jerkins. Back row: Charles Kirkpatrick, Frank Fisher, Winfield Skinner, Ray Jackson, Judson Pullen, Bruce Newland, Charlie Evins, Vernon Eller, Luther Self. ae ik.) Oe Scobey crossing the plate. it for the Bisons. Ah oO 2] 18) ae, WY (eo) (ae oo UO = _ ie) oO. a4 a 4 1%) oO = ie) —— UO a — ie) Y = | Q al tat Li. = =) eo) Alden David Scobey, it the dust Williamson, Charlie Evins. Gleason Norto BATTERY—Harry Brazzell, Judson Pullen, Bobby Alfo iamson makes them h INFIELD Tit MUSTANG Mel Team Lipscomb High’s ‘’Dabbo”’ Phillips had a good basketball team. At the end of the cage season he turned five of his boys over to Coach Gene Boyce, and then Coach Boyce had a good tennis team. The Mustang racketeers range from little George McIntosh in number one position to still smaller Boggs Huff in sixth spot. Between these two locations in order are the Youree brothers, Howard and ‘’Chuck,’’ ‘‘Bubba’’ Hunter, and Vernon Perry. McIntosh is really the boy—though only a sophom ore, he is generally acclaimed the second best player in local high school circles. He’s small, but his agility enables him to cover the clay in remarkable fashion. The Youree brothers were up to their usual par, taking sets when they were in the mood, and playing in the natural Youree style. A newcomer to the team was Hunter. This lad made himself known by the same dogged perserverance on the tennis court that' characterized him on the hardwood. Vernon Perry was also a new man among the ten- nisters, but he also handed in a presentable record. Last and least in size was Boggs Huff —a dimunitive player with a mighty serve. McIntosh and ‘’Chuck’’ Youree teamed up to make the number one doubles combine no welcome sight in the eyes of the enemy. The other duo was not composed of the same players in every case, but it was usually Howard Youree that took the stand along with Hunter and Huff. George McIntosh From left to right: Boggs Huff, Charles Youree, Howard Youree, “‘Bubba’’ Hunter, Vernon Perry. = % 4 e f MITRAMURAL ACTIVITES Intramural athletics play a prominent part in the extra cur- ricular activities at Lipscomb. More than three-fourths of the student body take part in some form of intramural activities dur- ing the year. A large variety of recreational sports are offered to meet practically everyone’s liking. Tournaments in all sports are in progress continuously throughout the school session. A brief sum- mary, the results and highlights of intramural activities for the semi-centennial year 1940-1941 is given: At the beginning of the fall quarter, all students desiring to participate in intramurals are di- vided up into twelve clubs (six boys and six girls). When chosen in a club, a student represents that club in all competitive act- ivities during the year. The boy’s Cavalier team was the outstanding team of the year. They won four of the largest tournaments, vol- leyball, _touch-football, six-man football and soccer which showed their superior ability in athletics. The tournaments offered dur- ing the fall quarter included touch-football, six-man_ football and a tennis tournament for boys. Girl’s athletics were confined to softball and volleyball tourna- ments. During the winter quarter the boys’ sports were confined to vol- leyball, basketball, and a_ foul- throw tournament and the girls’ sports were volleyball, basketball, and a foul-throw tournament. The advent of spring brings on Lipscomb’s heaviest schedule of sport activities. Soccer, softball, badminton, horseshoes, tennis tournaments, cross country run, track and field meets make up the spring schedule. For the semi-centennial year of 1941 more intramural tourna- ments have been conducted than ever before. The combined par- ticipation total is the greatest of all time. NSS Basketball is popular at Lipscomb. Here are fifteen teams that played during the season. THE CAVALIERS From left to right, front row: John Hutto, Ed Finley, Willie Tucker, David Scobey, Loren Merritt, James Adcox, Hiram Hutto. Back row: Holmes King, C. W. Bradley, Ray Jackson, Ted Hilderbrand, Buddy Ware, George Williams, Kenneth Jerkins. CHAMPIONS ! SIX-MAN FOOTBALL The Cavaliers won the six- man tournament and also won the touch football, volley ball, and the soccer tournament. BASKETBALL The Vikings won the basket- ball tournament, but with some hot competition. They are from left to right: Loyd Scobey, Judson Pullen, Elam Sharp, Grady Kennedy, Earl Stone. SOFTBALL The Gladiator girls’ team won both the basketball tour- nament and the Fall softball tournament. They are from left to right, front row: Jane Arm- strong, Gay Golden, Wilma Mitchell, Fayna Cleek, Anne Hardison, Martha Sue Duncan, Martha Jones, Iris Bowling. INTRAMURAL ACTIONS These are some of the many activities in the intramural program at Lipscomb. Top row: Archery, Soccer, and a 440-yard dash. Middle row: On the rings, Horseshoes, and Softball. Bottom row: Free-throw, Tumbling, Badminton, and Shot- £ j ra f ; z H ft é % 4 i 4 ‘ ra ; s i 5 t i 5 5 z 5 y ; 5 § rod Teas a — THE ALL-TIMe CHGt Teall The Backlog’s all-time basketball team, chosen by vote of a group of coaches and alumni fans, came from the past four years which saw Lipscomb climb the pedestal of basketball prominence in the South and produce its greatest teams. This all-time five boasts four of the five highest scorers, in Lipscomb history. David Scobey, third ranking scorer, has another year to play and was not eligible for consideration. Everette Mitch- ell’s 331 points in 1939 give him the highest total in history, Homer Dehoney’s 317 ranking him second. A scoring power of 65 points per game, or 13 points each, is what his team could do, basing it on the best scoring record of each player. This dream team has plenty of ruggedness and height, only Womack slipping slightly below the six-foot mark. It would have a fast break and speed to burn, thanks to Womack and Mitchell. It could control the ball on both blackboards, thanks to the defens- ive power and height of Dehoney and DeBerry. It would have one of the best foul circle shots in the game in Phillips. It would have long-range accuracy due to Womack’s great accuracy and Mitchell’s and Dehoney’s good shooting. It would have all the spirit and fight that distinguish Lipscomb’s teams. These players never knew what it meant to give less than all they had. And lastly, it would be a team of gentlemen. Some great players had to be omitted. George Summers was the fastest forward and one of the best passers and ball handlers in Bison history. Tom Crowe was a great jumper, an accurate long shot, a fine defensive player, and potent on the fast-break. Leon Locke truly ranks among Lipscomb’s greatest guards, deadly on long shots, and dominating the defensive goal. Had Shirley Watkins played on better teams, he might have made the all-time five. Powerful, versatile, with a great playing heart, he could fill any spot Guard Adam DeBerry on the floor. For’'d Dabney Phillips For’d Chester Womack Center Homer Dehoney Guard Everette Mitchell SE a SW ATHLETICS With the opening of David Lipscomb College in 1891, a few individuals desiring exercise and recreation as diversion from their studies en- gaged in their favorite games. Thus the be- ginning of athletics at Lipscomb. Aside from games mainly for recreation, most of the com- petitive sports were between the men’s and women’s literary societies. The inter-society games began with the formation of the societies back in the early years of 1900. The men’s societies were the Lipscomb and Calleopean. The women’s socie- ties were known as the Sapphonean and Kappa Nu. SOCIETY CONTESTS A game that is recalled by old Lipscombites was a football contest between the Lipscombs and the Calliopeans back in 1919. The school officials at first frowned upon the playing of this game, but finally consented to let them play. A great deal of enthusiasm was generat- ed for the game by both sides, thus making a hard-fought game in prospect. The game was a closely scrapped affair with the Lipscomb boys receiving the worst end of the deal. Several re- ceived minor injuries and one participant re- ceived greater injuries. Suffice it to say this eliminated football from the Lipscomb campus for many years. Another game many former Lipscombites will remember was a basketball contest played between the two rival men’s societies back in 1922. The ground had been badly frozen and was just beginning to thaw out near the sur- face. The game was played, but the ball be- came so heavy and soggy that it was difficult to throw it up to the goals. The Calliopeans were finally victorious by the score of 11 to 9. BURTON GYM March, 1924 will long be remembered by ex-Lipscomb followers of athletics—the com- pletion and dedication of a new gymnasium. This gym still stands on the campus and is know as Burton gymnasium. The pre-game ceremonies were a spectacle to behold. The members of the rival society teams were lined up at the center of the floor and presented to the enthusiastic crowd. They were required to wear long trousers and, for this game, they appeared in their Sunday-best, freshly laun- dered, white duck trousers. A close and bitter- ly fought game followed between the Lipscombs and Calleopeans. The L. L. S. was victorious by a slim margin of 25 to 23. H. J. Priestly has the distinction of making the first goal in Burton gymnasium. The Sapphoneans and Kappa Nu’s also engaged in a closely contested affair. The Sapphoneans emerged victorious by the low score of 10-2. Lipscomb athletic teams did not receive an official sanction to compete with outside teams from the board and faculty until 1926. That year the high school team, coached by H. J. Priestly, was given permission to compete with other schools and to engage in the state tour- nament. This was the first definite trend to- ward interschool athletics at David Lipscomb College. The high school team was fairly suc- cessful in its debut against other schools. First M. V. C. Basketball Team, 1933. One of Lipscomb’s Best Basketball Teams, 1932. College Girls’ Basketball Team, 1930. First Pep Squad INTERCOLLEGIATE CONTESTS In 1928, Lipscomb College presented a basketball team to the public for the first time in history. E. L. Darnell, who was then coach, wanted the school to be represented in two city leagues at that time. A team was therefore formed to compete in the Nashville Sunday School League and the City League. The teams did hon- or to themselves by making an excellent showing in the two leagues. The team represented in the City League was composed of Leo Williams, Marvin Mann, Earl Marsh, later a Vanderbilt cage star, Robert Holcomb, James Kolb, Karl Monroe, J. B. Williams, and Denver Fike. Leo Boles, Basil Hall, Paul McKee, Hugh Kirk, Wallace Woodroof, George Lewers, Carlos Cook, Grady Moss, and Paul Richardson composed the Sunday School League team which ended up second in the league standings. In 1930, Leo L. Boles succeeded Darnell and took over the coaching reins. Boles’ college and high school teams i mmediately be- gan to make a name for the school. Al- though it was very difficult for an un- known college in athletics to acquire games with other schools, Boles was suc- cessful in scheduling a few college teams such as Austin Peay, Cumberland Uni- versity, and Murfreesboro Teachers fresh- men. Boles’ high school basketball team of 1932, composed of such stars as Shirley Watkins and James and Willie Graves, has been rated by many on a par with championship high school out- fit of 1936 led by the brilliant Pinky Lipscomb. On the 1931 college basket- ball team were two stars that D. L. C. fans of that day will always remember. They were Bennette Bedford and David McPherson, who later went to the Uni- versity of Tennessee and made a name for himself in that institution as All- Southeastern center. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Four basketball teams represented the school during 1932. A high school girls’ team was organized for the first time in history. It was coached by Mrs. Leo L. Boles. A crack college girls’ squad under the direction of J. D. Fenn won the majority of their games. The names of such stars as Eubanks, Grandstaff, White, and Edwards will always be remembered by ex-Lipscombites of that period. Coach Boles’ college boys’ team was probably the best in Lipscomb history up to that time. The Lipscomb squad scored 1,097 points against their opponents’ 767. Captain Alsup, leading scorer, Darnell, and Draper were stars of the 1932 combine. The suc- cess of the Boles-coached outfit was instrumental: in Lipscomb’s gaining eventual entrance into the Mississip- pi Valley Conference. Men’s Tennis Club Pee Lipscomb Literary Society Baseball Team, 1916. ADMITTED TO THE M. V. C. Leo Boles was succeeded by Robert Alexander as head coach in 1933. During that year David Lips- comb College was formally admitted into the Miss- issippi Valley Conference. The basketball and base- ball teams made creditable showing during their first year as a conference member. Watkins, Draper, Wad- dell, B. Holt, H. Holt, Kirk, Chappell, Huddleston, Blankenship, and Ray were members of the first basketbail team that competed in the M. V. C. Some of the baseball stars included Parker, M. Chappell, Netterville, Jones, and Jackson. The first Lipscomb girls’ pep squad was formed for the basketball season of 1932-33. Lipscomb pep squads in subsequent years have been regarded as the “’sixth man’’ on the basketball teams. With the resignation of Alexander in 1934, Rob- ert Neil, Lipscomb alumnus and Harding College graduate, took over the coaching reins. Neil’s teams which included college basketball, high school bas- ketball, and college baseball were successful during his first year as Lipscomb mentor. The tennis team composed of Gene Boyce, Batsell Baxter, Thomas Dixon, and James Reneau placed second in the M. V. C. meet at Memphis. Baxter and Boyce captured the conference doubles championship. Lipscomb’s teams continued to meet with great successes during 1935. The basketball team with stars Vann, Edwards, and Baskett ended on top in the majority of their encounters. Baseball stars in- cluded Waddell, Vann, Sweatt, and Crockett. Thomas “Snipe’’ Dixon captured singles honors in the annual M. V. C. tennis tournament. The high school basket- ball team led by Pinky Lipscomb and Ira Mackie was ripening up for two ‘‘fat’’ subsequent years. FOOTBALL STARTS Although the college teams enjoyed a mediocre year in 1936, it was the high school that took the spotlight and held it through two subsequent years. David Lipscomb high school had its first football team in history. The team was tutored by Pinky Berryhill, a new addition to the Lipscomb coaching staff. This first team was captained by Winston Neil. Their first record as a foot ball team was four wins, four losses, and one tie. The high school basketball team, which had enjoyed a successful season, entered the seventh district tournament unseeded and under- rated. They created a ‘’sensation’’ by defeating two seeded teams and reaching the finals, only to lose by four points to East High. Lipscomb High had _ its first baseball since 1932 during 1936. They won a majority of their games and ended up in second place in the Nashville Interscholastic League. M. V. C. Co-Tennis Champs, 1940. tO M. V. C. Tennis Champ, 1934. Tennis Stars. of 1933. M. V. C. Baseball Champions, 1939. HIGH SCHOOL “TOPS” IN 1938 Herbert Nance was added to the Lips- comb coaching staff in 1937. It was the Mustangs who again stole the “‘spotlight”’ in Lipscomb athletic circles .They won the majority of their football games, were champions in basketball of the Nashville Interscholastic League, seeded number one in the annual seventh district tournament only to be upset by an inferior team in the semi-finals, and ended well up on the League baseball ladder. The basketballing ‘’Bisons of 1938,” tu- tored by Nance, brought college basketball out of a slump by winning 14 out of 21 played. They held victories over some of the strongest four-year colleges in Middle Ten- nessee. Veterans Phillip and McCord were capably augmented by freshman stars Sum- mers, Womack, and Mitchell. The Bisons tied for second place in the M. V. C. The baseball and tennis teams had fairly suc- cessful seasons. Claude Boyce, No. 1 net performer for the Bison netmen, went through the season undefeated in the inter- collegiate competition. THE “BANNER” YEAR The thoughts of a “banner’’ year for Lipscomb College athletics was prevalent in the minds of all Bison followers for 1939. Mitchell, Womack, Summers, Tipps, and Duncan were all returning from the 1938 basketball squad. They were to be ably supported by some promising freshmen, namely: Locke, DeBerry, Sweatt, and Waters. The team measured up to advance expectations by developing into the best team in Lipscomb history. They won 18 of their 24 games. Competing in the con- ference tournament held at Jackson they Champion, High School High School Baseball Team, 1932. Basketball Team, 1937. Lipscomb’s Best High School Baseball Team, 1931. One of High School’s Best Basketball Teams, 1932. were defeated by the strong Sunflower Jun- ior College aggregation in the finals. Prob- ably the highlight of the successful basket- ball season were the games with Vanderbilt. The Bisons met Vandy for the first time in history during the 1939 schedule and lost the first game in a crowded Burton gym- nasium. The Bisons, not to be outdone, paid the Commodores a return visit in their “backyard’’ during the same season and gave them a sound thrashing. The baseball team, not to be outdone by the basketball team, captured the Mississippi Valley Con- ference championship in 1939 for the first time in historv. Coach Neil had a balanced squad with two outstanding pitchers in Riddick and Williams. Other members of this championship baseball team included Snodgrass, Sweatt, Sidwell, Locke, Smith, Summers, Geer, and Harwell. The Bison tennis team composed of ‘’Wu’’ Boyce, Hawkins, Green, Gates and Little waded through all their M. V. C. foes, with the exception of Lambuth, unbeaten. ANOTHER GOOD YEAR Again in 1940, the Lipscomb College basketball team was successful. With only DeBerry and Sweatt returning from the pre- ceding year’s powerful squad, the team started out slow and, it seemed, into just a mediocre season. As the season progressed, however, the Bisons became more powerful. Freshmen Dehoney, Crowe, and Hilderbrand got “‘hot’’ and so aided the team. Many fans regarded them the equal of the preceding year’s team by tournament time. They com- pletely outplayed their rival, the Van- derbilt Commodores in two games, as well as defeating most of the middle Tennessee college outfits. The M. V. C. basketball tournament was brought to Nashville for the first time in history. Lipscomb again attained the finals, but was again kept of the throne by the Sunflower boys from Mis- sissippi. The Bison netters had another suc- cessful season and were declared co-champ- ions of the M. V. C. Tom Crowe, Paul Boyce, Carl Gates, Paul Hembree, and Gordon Hawkins composed this champion- ship net outfit. CHAMPIONS! The semi-centennial year, 1941, finally brought Lipscomb’s long awaited Mississippi Valley basketball championship. ALL-TIME TEAMS All-time high school basketball team: James Graves, Nelson Burton, Willie Graves, Shirley Watkins, Roy Jordan, Pinky Lips- comb, Ira Mackie, Buck McCord, Bill Sweatt, and David Scobey. All-time baseball team: Horace Locke, S. P. Lowry, Myers Wilbanks, Carl Pace, Harvey Dodd, Guy Lewers, Allen Wood, Ed Bourne, William Cotton, Shirley Watkins, Robert Vann, Phillip Craig, Milton Sidwell, Norman Wright, Morris Chappel, James Harwell, Clay Pullias, Charles Holder, Larry Williams, and Leon Locke. Tennis stars: Leo Boles, Foy Sweeney, Ed Bourne, Marvin Mann, Atha Kirk, Gene Boyce, Batsell Baxter, Thomas Dixon, Paul Boyce, and Tom Crowe. THE MEMBERS OF THE REVOICE WITH THE FACULTY, STUDENTS, AND ALUMNI ? R. S. KING Senior Elder Robert S. King, the senior elder in point of service, has been the leading spirit in the growth and development of the College congregation, and he is largely responsible for the movement to erect a more adequate building to meet the needs of an ever-growing com- munity. He has been with the con- gregation longer than any liv- ing male member. He _ has served since 1913 as treasurer and for an even longer time as elder. He is known by thousands of former Lipscomb students for his clever ‘one-minute sermons’’ at the close of Sun- day morning services. These ‘’sermons’’ always enforce some telling truth with a _ pointed story. Brother King’s optimistic at- titude toward life, his unfailing cheerfulness, his genial smile and warm hand clasp, and above all, his faith and good works have contributed in no small way to the Christian fel- lowship and growth of this congregation. ON THE CELEBRATION OF Gor Thirty. Eight Years OUR RESPONSIBILITIES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND JOYS HAVE BEEN MADE GREATER THROUGH SERVING THE STUDENTS OF THE COLLEGE AND THE HOMES WHICH HAVE GROWN UP ABOUT THE CAMPUS. WE HOPE WITH THE AID OF A NEW BUILDING AND A STILL MORE FORWARD-LOOKING PROGRAM TO EVEN BETTER SERVE THE CAUSE OF NEW TESTAMENT CHRISTIANITY. Our Hislery After worshipping for nearly 40 years in an ‘‘upper room,’’ the con- gregation is making plans for a new home. Thirty-five years after the church began its existence in 1903 when the college moved to its present campus, a building fund was started. Since late in 1938 fifth Sunday contributions have been set aside for this purpose and all money remaining in the treasury at the end of the year has been credited to the fund. In order to encourage the effort, the col- lege board of directors graciously voted to give the church a lot on the campus where it would be convenient for the boarding students to attend. The plans call for an auditorium to seat 800 or more, the architecture to be in keeping with the present college buildings. Later a modern Bible school building will be added. Though in an “upper room,’’ the congregation has carried on during these 38 years a varied program. More than half of the annual income has been used in the futherance of the gospel in other places and other lands. It has helped train and send out hundreds of preachers who are now preaching in most of the states of the union. Some have served in the foreign field. Hundreds of mission points have been encouraged and helped financ- ially. Rarely has a worthy offer been turned down. T. H. Burton was supported in South Carolina and M. C. Cayce in Mississippi. A church has been recently started in Louisiana by Charles R. Brewer, Bennie Lee Fudge, and Elbert Young with the support of the congregation. It con- tinues to support a native evangelist in Japan and has been interested in the work in Africa. In days gone by such men as Lipscomb, Larrimore, Elam, Boles, E. G. Sewell, J. C. McQuiddy, J. E. Scobey, and C. M. Pullias preached for the congregation and the eldership included such names as D. B. McCanless, J. S. Hammond, S. |. Jones, E. E. Sewell, E. H. Ijams, and R. S. King. Harry Fox and Charles R. Brewer, who preceded him, are the only minis- ters who have served the church full time. A new church home similar in architecture to the drawing shown at the right is under consideration by the congregation. This build- ing will harmonize with the campus architec- ture. A large auditorium will first be built, and Bible school rooms will be added later. The building fund has already reached $13,000 through fifth-Sunday contributions. HEAR THE CALL TO WORSHIP LORD’S DAY BiblesSchoolsien. sr. 8 5s ee oe 9:45 A.M. Preaching pe op. es oom 11:00 A.M. Evening Worship .............. 7:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY Ladies Bible Class ............. 2:00 P.M. THURSDAY Prayer Meeting ............... 7:00 P.M. a a Le 1€: 1) a ee ans To the stranger within our gates, to the pilgrim on the weary way of life whose cross may seem heavy to bear or whose spiritual sight may be growing dim, to all who recognize the need of the church’s stabilizing influence in their lives, to all sorts and conditions of men—the David Lipscomb College Church echoes the invitation of the Master in the long ago: ‘Ho, everyone that thirsteth, come ye and drink.”’ Whenever duty or pleasure brings you to the Lipscomb campus, ‘Abide with us’’ long enough to attend one of the church services. We extend the arms of Christian good-will to one and all and an earnest invitation for you to worship with us, either on Lord’s Days or at the mid-week prayer-meeting. ” UNITED STATES GANADA AND MERH din ees Rasy PSA a Dey Above, Robert G. Neil, director of the CBS Christmas Caravan program, scans a map showing the stations that carried the program. TUNE IN ON PRESENTED EVERY WEDNESDAY 4:15-4:45 OVER DAV!ID LIPSCOMB COLLEGE presents its weekly program of student talent, ‘Campus Echoes,’’ every Wednesday from 4:15 to 4:45 over station WLAC. This program features various musical, dramatic, and journalistic groups of the campus. On the second Tuesday of each month the entire Lips- comb student body broadcasts ‘’Chapel Singing.’’ This year this feature was broadcast twice through WLAC on the Columbia Broadcasting System’s coast-to-coast network. The first program was on December 19 as a part: of Col- umbia’s Christmas Caravan. The other was an Easter Hymn-Sing on April 12. Pecos COEEEGE Congratulates Dey werlPoCOMB COLLEGE On its fifty years of splendid service and growth and is glad to testify to the supe- rior edcational, cultural, and spiritual training and leader- Sai Which it otters. GEORGE PEPPEADIMNt COLLEGE Extends to David Lipscomb College ik SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS FOR HAVING REACHED ITS FIFTIETH BIRTHDAY. This long period of successful service is a tribute in itself. It signifies that a definite need is being fulfilled. It is a monument to the sacrificing pioneers in Christian education, whose vision and determination have meant so much to Christian education in general. AND EXPRESSES HER APP RECIATION TO David Lipscomb College FOR THE SPLENDID WORK WHICH SHE HAS DONE AND IS DOING IN THE GUIDANCE AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHRISTIAN CHARACTER. The many Lipscomb students who have attended George Pepperdine College have been outstanding in many respects. They have become leaders in various activities. Regardless of these activities, they have always manifested a definite leadership in the affairs of a religious nature. They have received excellent training in Intellectual, Physical, Social, and Spiritual activities, which has made their contributions to George Pepperdine College more outstanding. AND WISHES FOR David Lipscomb College MANY MORE YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE. May the next fifty years be the greatest years in the history of David Lipscomb College. May she influence even more young people to realize the importance of the spiritual values in life, to the extent that many more young peope will go out into the world to serve God, make contributions to civili- zation, and make this a better world in which to live. Hugh (ll. Tiner, President 1121 West 79th Street George Pepperdine College Los Angeles California ABILENE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE _ mom em) | |= al Ss, 0a) ELE anal Summer Sessi on JUNE 3, 1941 TO AUGUST 21, 1941 A. C. C. Invites You To Spend Three Pleasant Months This Summer In The Heart of Texas. 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If you want a position where your success is limited only by your ability, where you can write your own pay check, we have a place for you. Lift AND CHSUALTY Insurance Company of Tennessee fl. ff. BURTON, President HOME OFFICE NASHVILLE A WORD OF Appreciation FOR THE INVALUABLE WORK OF DAVID LIPSCOMB COLLEGE AND OUR ON: THE COMPIEIIONGOC RI ai Wess OF SERVICE TO CHRISTIAN EDUCATION WILLIAMS PRINTING COMPANY JOB AND ADVERTISING PRINTNG Layouls - Designs - Ideas 417) COMMERCE ae NASHVIEEE CAGLE CLEANERS 2309 Franklin Road Phone 8-7284 DYE WORK HATS DRAPERIES RUGS Odorless Cleaning One Day Service Called For And Delivered —— ssa cL! A Long and Splendid Record for David Lipscomb College With Best Wishes to Continue The Good Work McKAY-CAMERON CO. for GAT AChE Ae LEV eRe COORING UTENS HDS Heavy Duty Equipment for All Commercial Purposes 212 3rd Ave. N. 6-0427 Dr. Thomas D. Pruitt, Lipscomb ‘26, wishes to congratulate our alma mater on her golden anniversary of Christian lead- ership and education. DR. THOMAS D. PRUITT SCIENTIFIC CHIROPRACTOR 1624 Church St., Nashville, Tenn. Ba OW CARI ERI A fin Economical Place For The Whole Family To tal GOOD F000 ALWAYS 222-224 Sixth Avenue North Nashville, Tenn. C. W. KEMPKAU CO. 812-816 THIRD AVENUE, NORTH BUILDERS’ SUPPLIES Nashville, Tennessee Compliments of MERIDA LINEN OW PPLY 00. 005 CHURCH STREET NASHVILLE, TENN. AMERICAN NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY Galveston, Texas 303 Commerce Union Bank Bldg. Nashville, Tennessee FOSKETT BROWN J. B. DUKE President Vice-President J. €. LAUDERDALE Secy-Treas. MY at LUMBER COMPANY CONGRATULATIONS LIPSCOMB ON YOUR WONDERFUL WORK Compliments of AY a VOLE ESTABLISHED 1862 NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE MANUFACTURERS OF WASHINGTON STOVES, RANGES, HEATERS, GAS RANGES, HOLLOW WARE, ETC. CALL US 8-3301 — PHONES — _ §8-3302 2410 EIGHTH AVENUE SOUTH NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE S CONGRAULATIONS TO LIPSCOMB FOR THE erve ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF A HALF CENTURY. Ht AMT Abt peouemesgeS hearers BENNETT CORLEY Ute Gaara oi NAVE FINE QUALITY Sold by your favorite Independent Retail Grocer GENERAL INSURANCE FIRE---AUTO--TORNADO SIGRID | Bantny of a FRIEND ALLOWAY BROS. PRODUCERS “TABLE-TEST” EGGS, POULTRY, FRESH MEATS PHONE 6-4625 PaenOwhG =o “COMPANY REA oo ke AN DS GENERAL INSURANCE 603 COMMERCE UNION BANK BUILDING Nashville, Tennessee Phone 5-5458 (Complements of A OMIT AU Compliments HOME MORTGAGE COMPANY LOANS — SALES — RENTALS — PROPERTY MANAGEMENT G. A. RALSTON, PRESIDENT ROSS V. DUNN, VICE-PRESIDENT T. J. BRODERICK, SEC. TREAS. W. SIMMONS ALLEN, VICE-PRESIDENT FRANK ALEXANDER, CONST. SUPERVISOR 329 Union Street Nashville, Tennessee Phone 6-5197 A HOME WITHOUT BOOKS 1S LIKE A HOUSE WITHOUT WINDOWS. THE BEST BOOKS OF ALL PUBLISHERS AT METHODIST PUBLISHING HOUSE NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE HERB ER 1 Ne @ RED REA SBS TARE AND GENERAL INSURANCE 206 Exchange Bldg. Nashville, Tennessee Telephone 5-7671 RAGLAND, POTTER CO. 1915-WHOLESALE GROCERS-1941 Clarksville Fayetteville NASHVILLE Crossville Cookeville Jackson Murfreesboro Columbia Lebanon Glasgow Hopkinsville CONGRATULATIONS TO DAVID LIPSCOMB COLLEGE on the Fiftieth Anniversary of its founding and good wishes for many centennials of educational service. Congratulations anda Best Washes LO LIP SOOM. on the FIFTIETh AMMIVERS AR Y H FRED WUE ame YEARS Mg DAVID LIPSCOMB. Gospel A duecate C, Cmpany Headguarters for Church, School, and Home Supplies GOSPEL ADVOCATE: 24 pages each week BIBLES: Cambridge, Collins, Harper, Holman, $2.00 a year. Nelson, Oxford, Winston, World, and LITERATURE: Graded and International, 4c special Bibles. to 15c per unit, per quarter. SUPPLIES: Communionware and glasses, rec- BOOKS: Concordances, Commentaries, Dic- ords, registers, maps, baptismal tionaries, Reference, Sermons, De- suits and robes, bulletin boards, bates, Bible Class Studies, and gifts, and many other necessary many other types. conveniences and materials. SONGBOOKS: Hymnals, small books, and books for children. WRITE FOR OUR GENERAL CATALOG Goipel Advecats Commun lo SEVENTH AVENUE, NORTH @ NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE CZELL-rANNING DAIRIES PURITY PASTEURIZED PRODUCTS OUR PRODUCTS ARE TESTED IN THE LABORATORIES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND OUR PLANT APPROVED BY THE U. S. PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE. We solicit your patronage and invite you to inspect our modern plant located at Fanning Orphan School. J. R. MACKIE F. M. EZELL SALES MGR. PRODUCTION MGR. 59-2238 6-7515 GAO UN FUNERAL WOM PMOL ONCE SERVIC Phone 2614 COLONIAL Foods B R A N D Coffee Gal “Sane Coy in: CONGRATULATIONS TO LIPSCOMB ON ITS FIFTIETH «ANNIVERSARY THE NATIONAL LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, wae Mame. @nice my) fs ye eee — Nashville; Lenn. 907 Warner Building © astiville. Tennessee DISTRITO WE We AWE NOK OWTHTD, PHNTS, OVERALL PHOTO BY WIL GULBEVK ENGRAVING COMPANY, Nashville, Tennessee. Engraved WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INVITATIONS x Commercial and Advertising Printing Office Furniture and Supplies MARSHALL BRUCE COMPANY 401-7 TWELFTH AVENUE, SOUTH TELEPHONE 6-3661 TRIBUTE TO ALMA MATER Thy columns agleam in the bright Southern sunlight, So white through the vista of stately green mees: Material form of the dream of our leaders, Experience of faith in our God and His right— O Lipscomb! Our lifted voices salute thee! O Lipscomb! Dear Mother! Praise we thy name, Hearts stirred by the sight of thy walls and thy columns, But most by the ideal builded in thee. Thy columns but faintly discerned in the twi- light, Dim pillars aglow in the soft autumn breeze; Assurance of hope for the youth of the present And promise of glorious triumphs of right— O Lipscomb! Our grateful voices salute thee! O Lipscomb! Dear Mother! Hail we thy name! Hearts graved with the view of thy wails and thy columns And deep with the ideal builded in thee! Thy columns so bold in the stark biting winter, And open to view through the boughs of the THREES; Full proof of the courage and strength of thy founders And evidence plain of service you render— O Lipscomb! Al! Hail! Forever we’ll love thee! O Lipscomb, fair Mother, honor thy name! Hearts tranied in thy sheltering walls and en - virons And stamped with the ideal builded in thee! Thy columns, O Lipscomb, thy glorious tra- ditions, Thy reaches of lawn and thy shrubs and thy frees. Summation of all that is lovely and noble. Inspirer of all that is great in ambitions— O Lipscomb! We love thee! Ever we hail thee, Our Lipscomb, our Mother! Hail to thy name! Hearts trained in thy sheltering walls and en- thy columns And holding the ideal builded in thee! We Extend Our Very Best Wishes For a Continued Success Of DAVID LIPSCOMB COLLEGE “A Builder Of Better Citizens” THE NASHVILLE GAS AND HEATING CO. On Sixth Avenue Congratulations and Best Washes LO DAVID LIPSCOMB COLLEGE Oz Its FETC AMV enn hy trom ermalline ie es we