Louisiana Polytechnic Institute - Lagniappe Yearbook (Ruston, LA)

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never sick enough to cut that class, for she was extremely fond of Stenography. Baxter, better known as “Pat,” was a favorite of the class and of the English teacher, for he always knew his English lessons and was always ready to laugh at everything. He was the original mem¬ ber of our class and did not know what the word fail meant, for didn’t he win the Lomax preliminary mid-term contest ’06, besides several other contests in ’051 And don’t you remember how successfully he put the interrogation mark after the ’05 1-2 motto on commencement day, when the “Big Seniors” were in the reception room feeling their importance as graduates? And oh, the expression of their faces when they saw what “Pat” had done! Baxter also was the thief and black sheep of the class, for was he not guilty of stealing? Yes, he actually stole a chicken to make chicken salad for our Junior- Senior reception. As he was afraid to go alone, Belle helped him to commit this theft, but they have long since been forgiven for that, as “a thief is an abomination in the sight of the Lord, but an ever¬ present help in the time of need.” Speaking of Paderewskis, we are led to think of the two we have in our class—Corrie and Pauline. Some mention has already been made of Pauline, and you almost know her. Her liking for History was not excelled by any other member of the class. She is a girl who was strongly and bitterly opposed to substituting one subject for another and could never see why anyone wanted to get out of such an interesting subject as history—especially if Mr. Logan was the teacher. Corrie was our Political Economy pupil and of the subject she was exceedingly fond. Such a thing as nap in class never dis¬ tressed her mind, but her eyes easily succumbed. However, as she is so dignified you must not expect anything funny about her, for Corrie was a very quiet girl and never laughed or said anything funny herself. Then there is “Jigger” Roney, who, upon being introduced to anyone, would always say “Glad to know you, Mr. or Miss Jigger,”— hence our name for Floyd. He is always ready and willing to help anyone who has the misfortune to get into trouble—in fact, he will help you get into trouble. “Jigger” is the original and witty member of our class, and has a voice that would charm a Chinaman. His love s6

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to do that, before we finally decided some other way. Our reception was considered by all present a success in every particular, and it established in the minds of the Seniors the new thought that they were not the only persons on the globe, which they reluctantly admit¬ ted. After we had climbed the same old stile for four years, we had with the help of the insignificant “Freshies,” worn it out, and the President saw fit to have another put there especially for the ’06’s to walk over during their last year at the L. I. I. We were all sorry on our return for the Senior year to find that Henry would not be with us. We called a class meeting and Corrie, our dignified member, was chosen President. The ’05 class bragged about their plans, prospects and the de¬ termination to execute each and all of these plans, but they never thought or dreamed of as many as those with which we ascended Sen- iordom. Ere reaching this point we have met with many difficulties and overcome most of them. Now a change has been manifested in the class; the spirit is the same but something has happened—Iru, our mother, has fallen in love, and this, together with preparations for her demonstration lecture and the Mozart Club practice, more than fills her time. Poor Ma! she always worries about her sewing and cooking, and is always frightened when she has to appear on the program with the Mozart Club, for she knows “they are sure to make a failure—they never practice enough to know the songs.” Poor Ma! everyone has his troubles though. And Mr. Lupo is not the same as when he entered 2-1. He has worked in the shops so much that his aspirtions have fallen from the governorship of Arkansas to the position of fireman in the Louis¬ iana Industrial Institute. After Mr. Lupo began taking shop work we all knew something would come of it—though, as the oldest mem¬ ber of our class, we have respectfully looked up to and obeyed him in all class matters—when they suited us. Belle would be the same old girl if she would only leave the 1-1 boys alone. She is really worse than Miss Cross, if it be possible, when it comes to smiling at the boys—some day people will hear from “the belle” of our class and say, “So it was written, and so it came to pass,” for she always aspired to great things and was always confi¬ dent of success. She was the leader of the Shorthand class and was 25

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for Geology and rag-time coon songs cannot be equalled by any mem¬ ber of the class. On being called to the office he always gave an exhi¬ bition of his vocal power to Mr. Taylor to get him in a good humor before he started to lecture poor old Floyd. On such occasions as picnics he would always sing “I feel like a morning star,” to which Evelyn always objected, but which inspired Paul to “act cute,” or cut figures. Floyd was considered champion fudgemaker of the Hall, and we will all agree with that, for he was liberal with his fudge. Evelyn is the pet of the class, and consequently her picture was chosen to be put on the cover of one of the Domestic Science books. Paul, the contrary member, is the only one of us who can draw a straight line. He has unbounded power of disagreeing with every¬ thing anyone says. Things have to go to suit him or he will balk. He was Miss Grubb’s pet, and whatever he did was sure to please her. To follow the old custom I have left the best for the last, and Houston brings this history to a close. I might write volumes on this subject, but as my space is limited I will say a very few things. Tho’ Floyd has the name of “Jigger,” it would be rightfully given to Houston, as his love of dancing is unlimited, and also his desire to go to every show that comes to town, from a Shakespearean tragedy to a dog and pony show in tents. Houston is just the opposite from Paul —he always tries to please everyone, and in so doing wins the love of every member of his class. Before closing I will say that several of the former members of our class had such a desire to teach school that they have begun early, some having only one pupil. Nell Gilreath, Ruth Marsalis and Erin McLeod are spending their days in this way since leaving the Louis¬ iana Industrial Institute. 7