Louisiana Polytechnic Institute - Lagniappe Yearbook (Ruston, LA)

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B. BELLE BOND: Entered school, ses¬ sion 1901-02. Member of Hypatian Literary Society. Winner Hypatian pre¬ liminary contest, ’05. Oration subject, 4 ‘The Power of Music.” Vice-president Senior Class. “A Daughter of the Oods, divinely tall and most divinely fair. ” The queen of her class, and fudge maker in general. Fine basket-ball player and captain of town team, ’05. Loves peanuts and popcorn, but loves English more. Her hobby is tab-collars and turnovers. Chief upholder of senior dignity and takes pride in looking wise to scare freshmen. CORBIE DAWKINS: Sigma Phi Iota. Entered school session 1904-5. Member Pelican Literary society. Winner Pelican preliminary contest ’06. Oration subject “The Poetry of the Southland.” Literary Editor Lagniappe. President of Senior class. Representative of Senior class. Her greatest desire is to be president of the U. S. and a good dancer. Pet horror is be¬ ing fat. Very fond of potatoes and ancient history. Always behind time and in a hur¬ ry. Never known to do Trig, problems or answer a question in “Polly. Con.” But a very good girl, if you let her have her way. PAUL FLEMING: Entered school, ses¬ sion 1903-04. Industrial Art course. Mem¬ ber Lomax Society. Art Editor Lagniappe and Art Editor of Industrialist. “Brer Lancaster,” as he is known to his class¬ mates, is our most artistic member. He delights equally in designing a new wall paper and drawing annual pictures. His only fault is talking too much, especially in English. Is addicted to doing gym¬ nastic stunts, just for fun, to the entire amazement of the class. One of our most studious members and entirely artistic. He is somewhat of a musician, a good deal of a mathematician, more of an artist, and a first rate, jolly classmate. Jt 64

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©bf i pmnr QHaaa EVELYN GAINES ALLGOOD : Sigma Phi Iota. Entered school, session 1903-04. The darling of her class—“sweet, simple and seventeen. ’ ’ Always on the lookout for young millionaires and a special ad¬ mirer of one-ones. Member of Pelican Literary Society, and Basket-ball team. Domestic Science course, subject of thesis, “Milk. ” Senior class prophet. Chief virtue is conscientiousness. Is extremely fond of physical culture and grits. Impuh sive, warm-hearted and generous. HOUSTON BARNES: Phi Delta. En¬ tered school, session 1902-03. Member of Glee Club. Athletic and Humorous Ed¬ itor of Lagniappe. Chief occupations are playing tennis and “hooky.” Captain Tennis Club ’06. Best boy in class, but al¬ ways in trouble. Takes special delight in hazing freshies and stealing chickens. Crack rag dancer and thinks of joining the minstrels. Greatest fault is laziness and swiping biscuit in the sight of inno¬ cent and unsuspecting teachers. Always having a good time and loafing. Motto: “Let the Gold Dust Twins Do Your Work.” Can cut more classes in a day than the rest of the class put together. iS

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i MARGARET SAUNDERS JOHNSTON: Entered school, session 1902- ’03. Member Hypatian Literary Society. Historian Senior Class. Editor-in-chief of Indus¬ trialist. Great high, extraordinary caser, and “a fool about the freshies.” Gifted with an abundance of words and an over¬ powering love for her fellow-MAN. Great talent for cutting classes and doing society stunts. Is Johnny on the spot when it comes to History and English tests. Chief hobbies are a brown raincoat, minus the belt, and tiny shoes IRU KING: Entered school, session 1902-03. Member Hypatian Literary So¬ ciety. Domestic Science course. Thesis subject, “Diet of a School Child. ,, “Ma” is always on time and ready to help a friend in need. Her chief fault is talking about her homefolks too much. Chief oc¬ cupation, expecting letters and failing to get them. Her greatest desire is to finish school, and pet horror is failing to pass. But “Ma” is all right. JAMES LUPO. Entered school, session 1902-03. Mechanical course. Member Lomax Literary Society. Lomax prelim¬ inary contest, ’05 and 06. “Sober, stead¬ fast and serious.” Only fault is winking too much. His chief delight is acting wise to scare the freshies. Has a lordly ambition to become our society member. Mighty solemn, and thinks twice before he speaks. Predominating virtue, punct¬ uality. Good worker and enthusiastic class member. 20