Louisiana Polytechnic Institute - Lagniappe Yearbook (Ruston, LA)

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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

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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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BAXTER ROBISON: Phi Delta. Mem¬ ber Lomax Literary society. Winner Lomax preliminary contests, ’05 and ’06. Editor-in-chief of Lagniappe. Secretary and Treasurer of Senior Class. Member of Glee Club and Y. M. C. A. Baxter loves to stand in with the teachers and chew “Kiss-me-gum. ” Gifted with an un¬ failing supply of good humor and a win¬ ning giggle. Always on hand for class meetings and always jolly. Nick-name, “Pat.” FLOYD RONEY: Alpha Omega. En¬ tered school, session 1902-03. Member Agatheridan Literary Society. Winner of Agatheridan preliminary contest, ’05. Senior class representative, ’06. Assistant Business Manager Lagniappe. Assistant in Book Room. Nick-name, “Jigger.” Is indifferent and rather inclined to be lazy. Admirable squelcher of freshies. Subject to wierd love siezures, and prides himself on “Not being a gallant lad.” Favorite song, “I feel like a morning star.” The best looking boy in the class, tho not a bit conceited over it. President and General Manager of Fudge Making department at Boys’ Hall. PAULINE SMITH: Sigma Lambda Theta. Entered school session 1901-02. Class Musician. Member Hypatian Liter¬ ary Society. Musical Editor Lagniappe. Our most popular member and of willowy figure. Very voluble in conversation. Her chief expressions are “Say you do” and “Ain’t it so.” Generous to a fault; will do any thing for her friends. Chief vir¬ tue is unselfishness, and greatest fault is affecting a love for “Polly. Con.” which she does not feel. Always on the look¬ out for fun. A good basket-ball player. Jolly, good, all-round girl. 21