Louisiana Polytechnic Institute - Lagniappe Yearbook (Ruston, LA)

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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

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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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1 ©It? ntuir ©laaa Motto: “Through difficulties to the Stars.” Colors: Green and White. Flower: Magnolia. YELL. (To be held in reserve and used only when the Juniors get too noisy:) Rah, Rah, Rah! Hear our fuss! ■ ■ ■ Razzle, Dazzle! Hobble, Gobble! Who is us! Vivilaca! Vivilaca! Vis, Vum, Vii! The Senior Class of L. I. I. Kis, Boom, Rah! . . Kis, Boom, Rix! The mighty class of Nineteen Six! Corrie Dawkins. Belle Bond. Baxter Robison. Pauline Smith. Margaret Johnston. Evelyn Allgood. Paul Fleming. Iru King, J. A. Lupo, .President .Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer .Musician .Historian .Prophet .Artist Houston Barnes, Floyd Roney. 22