Louisiana Polytechnic Institute - Lagniappe Yearbook (Ruston, LA)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1907 volume:

(a (p l (o library 4 Louisiana Polytechnic Institute £•6816 ■ imitation i ®o Maryarrt IE. Groan, our iEtiyltah trarbrr attb frirnb, wr brbiratr tbtn tbr thirb uolurnr of tbr “Hayntapyr” untit ratrrin anil affection. | C O JV E HOBB JV S 1 p.„ 1 111 Dedication . • • • 4 11 |! Lagniappe Staff .... ... 8 - , Faculty . . . • l0 ' 16 § jg; Senior Class. • • • 18-27 Sf Graduating Class 06 1-2 . . . 29-34 |g §§ Dormitory Analysis of a Boy . . . 35 M HI Graduates in Music . . . . 36-40 |! Music Department . . . 41 Sub-Senior Class • • • 42 § ;gg Sub-Senior History . . . 44-46 0 Junior Class. . . . 48 g§ §§ 4-2 Class Poem .... . . . 50-51 ill 4-1 Class. . . . 52 || 4-1 Class History . . . 54 IS 3-2 Class. • 56 Si gg 3-2 Class History . . . 58 3-1 Class. ... 60 m Hlf 3-1 Class History . . . 62 |j| 2-2 Class. 64 |H 2-1 Class. 66 S 2nd Year Class History 68 || 1 -2 Class. . . . 70 jig W 1 -2 Class History . . . 72 §1 ' 1-1 Class. 1 COJV EJV S 1-1 Class History .... . . 76 Pelican- Agatheridan . . 78-81 Hypatian-Lomax . . . 82-85 Christian Organization Y. M. C. A. . . . . . 86-88 Kings’ Daughters . . 90-92 Sigma Lambda Theta . . 94 Sigma Phi Iota. . . 96-98 Zeta Alpha Kappa .... . . 100 Phi Delta. . . 102-104 Kappa Epsilon . . . 106-108 Alpha Omega . 110 Looking Into the Future . . 113-114 Basket Ball Team .... . . 118 Football . . . 121-122 Base Ball. . . 125-126 Faculty Base Ball Team . . 129 Senior Gossip . . . 133 Bachelor’s Club. . . 134-135 Life of a Dormitory Girl 136 Dormitory Rules .... . . 137 Diary of a Dormitory Girl . . 138-139 Senior Exit . . . 140 Advertisements. . . 141 ! to F F — ( 2 ) Brice Jackson Editor-in-Chief ( 9 ) D. D. Lomax Business Manager 0) Gussie Lane Literary Editor ( 4 ) Florence Davis Art Editor ( 5 ) M. A. Walsworth Ass’t Art Editor j ( 3 ) V era Jones Music Editor | ( 7 ) Phil Bridendall Ass’t Business Manager | (6) Epsie Bond j (8) Ruby Bransford ■r W) m mam Page 10 F I C V L T y President C. E. Byrd The subject of this sketch is a native of the Old Dominion and was educated at the Augusta Military Academy and at the University of Virginia. He has devoted his life to the profession of teaching and to the management of schools. Immediately after the completion of his education, he was called to take charge of the Front Royal, Va., Academy, which position he held for six years. Seeking a wider field of usefulness, he resigned his position in Virginia and came to Louisiana to take charge of the Parish High School in Monroe. After spending three years in Monroe, he was elected principal of the new high school in Shreveport. Having organized the school and started it on a successful career, he was made City Superintendent of Schools. For fifteen years he was actively engaged in organizing and developing an efficient school system for that city and parish. His work was successful and his services were appreciated by the people. Unsolicited, he was elected president of the State Industrial Institute in June, 1906. He is now devoting all of his energies and talents to the interests of the Institute with which he has cast his l6t and fortunes. C. H. Carson, Professor of Physics and Chemistry 1883 A. B. Graduate, Emory College, Oxford, Ga. 1886 Principal Swainsboro Academy, Swainsboro, Ga. 1889 Assistant High School, Savannah, Ga. 1890 Assistant Principal Chatham Academy, Savannah, Ga. 1892 Principal Barnard Street School, Savannah, Ga. 1894 Professor of Physics and Chemistry, Andrew Female College, Cuthbert, Ga. 1898 Professor of Language and Literature, Louisiana Industrial Institute, Ruston, La. 1899 Professor of Physics and Chemistry, Louisiana Industrial Institute, Ru ston, La. Page 12 F I C 7 L T y George Oscar Thatcher, M. A., Professor of Mathematics. Student, Leland and Gray Seminary, Townsend, Vt., 1865-69. A. M. Thatcher Institute, Shreveport, La., 1889. Ph. D. Simmons College, Abilene, Texas, 1899. Graduate Rochester B. University, Rochester N. Y. Principal Fillmore Academy, Fillmore, La., 1877-8. Principal Male Academy, Minden, La., 1878-81. Associate-Principal Minden Female College, Minden, La., 1881-7. Teacher of Mathematics, Thatcher Institute, Shreveport, La., 1887-92. President Coushatta Male and Female College, Coushatta, La., 1892-3. Professor of Mathematics (two years), President (four years). Simmons College, Abilene, Texas, 1893-9. Professor of English, Louisiana Industrial Institute, Ruston, La., 1899-01. Professor of Mathematics, Louisiana Industrial Institute, Ruston, La., 1901. R. W. Selvidge, B. Pe., M. E., Superintendent of Mechanic Arts Department. Native of Missouri. Educated in the State Normal School, Warrensburg, Mo., and in the State University, Columbia, Mo. From 1900 to 1903, Super¬ visor of Manual Training, Joplin, Mo. 1903-04, Instructor in Woodwork, Louisiana Industrial Institute. 1904-07, Superintendent of Mechanic Arts Department, Louisiana Industrial Institute, Ruston, La. Margaret E. Cross, M. A., Head of English Department. Received secondary education at Nashville, Tenn., and Cincinnati, Ohio. Collegiate training received at Columbus, Ohio. Graduate student at Columbia University, New York City. Did special work in Philosophy, Sociology and the Science of Education. 1896-1903, teacher of Latin at Natchitoches, La., except two years, 1902-03, leave of absence as student at Columbia University. 1903, received M. A. at Columbia University and Masters Diploma from Teachers College. 1904-05, teacher State Normal of Missouri. 1905-6, F c V L T y teacher of Latin and English, Louisiana Industrial Institute. 1906-07, Head of English Department, Louisiana Industrial Institute. Andrew Slaydon Bush, B. S., Instructor in English and Mathematics. Native of Mississippi. Attended Commercial College of Mississippi. Keachie Male and Female College of Louisiana, 1891-5, received B. S. in 1895. Principal Pelican High School, 1895-9. Principal Bunkie High School, 1899-04. Industrial Institute, Ruston, La., 1905-07. C. M. Flagg, S. B., Instructor in Biology and Geology. Native of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Graduate Harvard University, 1905. Harry Howard, Secretary and Instructor in Business Branches. Graduate of Louisiana Industrial Institute, 1897, and Eastman Business College, 1898. Robert J. Smith, Instructor in Woodwork. Educated in public schools and Collegiate Institute, Stratford, Ont., Canada. Has done special work in Manual Training, including work at Bradley Poly¬ technic Institute, Peoria, Ill. Instructor in Printing, Louisiana Industrial Institute, 1902-06. Willis B. Hale, Instructor in Telegraphy and Mathematics. Born in DesMoines County, Iowa. Graduated at Eastern Iowa Normal School, 1898, and Northwestern Normal College, Stanberry, Mo., 1891. Taught three years in the public schools of Iowa. Penmanship and Shorthand, Northwestern Normal College, Stanberry, Mo., two years. High School, Monroe, La., one year. Lake Charles High School and Lake Charles College, Lake Charles, La., four years. Principal Jeanerette High School, one year. New Iberia High School, four years. Louisiana Industrial Institute, five years. Page 14 F c L T y Mrs. M. H. Parsons, Teacher of Voice Culture. Graduate and Post-Graduate of Woman’s College, Frederick, Md. Grad¬ uate in the Old Italian Method from Prof. G. R. Palmer’s Conservatory in New York. Taught in institutions in the following cities: Greensboro, N. C., Washington, D. G, Athens, Ga., Minneapolis, Minn., Media, Pa., Seattle, Wash., Greenville, N. C. Willie Lee Tigner, Private Secretary to President. Graduate of Louisiana Industrial Institute. Private Secretary to Chief Clerk, Rock Island Railway, Ruston, La. Daisy Maxine Kelley, Instructor in Stenography and Typewriting. Graduate Kansas Wesleyan Business College, Salina, Kansas. Holds Certificate of Proficiency from the Phonographic Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio. Teacher of Shorthand, Kansas A Vesleyan Business College, 1900. Principal Shorthand Department Northwestern Business College, Beatrice, Nebraska, 1901. Principal Shorthand Department Boulder Business College, Boulder, Colorado, 1901-06. Ruby Dean Bransford, Assistant Instructor in Stenography and Typewriting. Graduate Louisiana Industrial Institute, and Private Secretary to the Presi¬ dent of that institution for two years. Student Columbia University, New York City, summer of 1906. Preston Littlepage Peach, M. E., Instructor in Forging and Mathematics. Graduate of Maryland Agricultural College, 1903. Instructor in Forging and Mathematics at Louisiana Industrial Institute since 1904-5. Martha Hunter, Instructor in English. Graduate of State Normal School, Natchitoches, La., 1900. Taught in New Iberia High School 1900-01. Teacher of English in Louisiana Industrial Institute since 1901. Page 15 f yt c u l zs y Leona Hancock, Assistant Instructor in Domestic Science and Domestic Art. Graduate Louisiana Industrial Institute, 1906. Student Chicago Univer¬ sity summer of 1906. Lona Miller, Instructor in Industrial Art. Graduate Kansas State University, 1902. Completed Teacher’s Normal Course at the Art Institute, Chicago, summer of 1902. Teacher of Drawing in High School, Lawrence, Kansas, two and one-half years. Teacher of Drawing in Shreveport Public School one year. Student, Massachusetts Nor¬ mal Art School, September, 1906 to February, 1907. Epsey B. Bond, Assistant Instructor in Industrial Art. Graduate Louisiana Industrial Institute, 1905. Assistant Instructor in Art and Music, Louisiana Industrial Institute, 1905-06. Student Chicago Musical College and the Prang Art Institute, summer of 1906. Kathleen Graham, Librarian. Graduate of Louisiana Industrial Institute, 1899. Student Cincinnati Con¬ servatory of Music, 1902. Graduate student Art Department, Louisiana Industrial Institute. Annie Mayhew. Native of Owen Sound, Ontario. Diploma Oberlin Conservatory of Music, 1902. Summer School, Stanton, Mich., 1897-1904. Bollinger Con¬ servatory, Fort Smith, Ark., 1902-03. Searcy Institute, Searcy, Ark., 1903-04. Private Study, 1904. Pupil of Herr Theodore Wiehmayer at Leipzig, privately and in Conservatory, 1905-06. Technical Preparatory Teacher under Herr Wiehmayer December, 1905 to April, 1906. Diploma Royal Conservatory of Leipzig, April, 1906. Directress of Music, Louisiana Industrial Institute, 1906-7. Janet Frazer Cameron, Instructor in Domestic Science and Domestic Art. Born in Detroit. Mich. Graduate Detroit High School and Detroit Page 16 F C U L y German-American Seminary. Graduate in Domestic Science and Domestic Art from the Thomas Normal Training School, Detroit, Mich. Assistant Supervisor of Domestic Science in the public schools of Delray and Woodmere, Mich, and also taught Domestic Science in private schools in Detroit, 1902-03. Supervisor of Domestic Science in High Schools of La Porte, Ind., 1904. Had charge of the Mother’s Union Cooking School, Shreveport, La., 1905. Student at Chicago University, 1905-6. Myrtle Mowbray, Instructor in Domestic Science and Domestic Art. Born in Stockton, Minnesota. Received early education in public schools at Winona, Minnesota. Graduate of State Normal School at Winona, Minn. Teacher of primary grades in public schools at St. James, Minn, for several years. Graduate 1905 from Domestic Science Department of the Thomas Normal Training School at Detroit, Mich. Taught classes in Dietetics and Cooking in hospitals in Minneapolis and St. Paul in 1906. V. V. Morgan, Instructor in History. Native of South Carolina. Graduate of Emory College, Oxford, Ga. Superintendent of public schools of Cammila and Jesup, Ga. in 1903-04. Teacher of history in the St. Angelo Training School, Texas, 1905-06. Mrs. Mattie L. Yopp, Matron Girls’ Dormitory. Student Blue Mountain Female College and Huntsville Female College. Matron Hillman College and Southern Female College. W. S. Hancock, Instructor in Printing. Attended City High School and Louisiana Industrial Institute, Ruston, La. Special work in business branches at Draughon’s Business College, Nashville, Tenn. (1) C. E. Byrd (2) Daisy Kelly (3) Harry Howard (4) Mattie L. Yopp (5) Willie Lee Tigner (6) Mrs. Parsons (7) Annie Mayhew (8) R. W. Selvidge Faculty (9) C. M. Flagg (10) Mrs. Smith (11) Myrtle Mowbray (12) P. L. Peach (1 3) Leona Hancock (14) Jenet F. Cameron (15) R. J. Smith (16) A. S. Bush (17) Martha Hunter (18) V. V. Morgan (19) W. B. Hale (20) G. O. Thatcher (2 1) Scott Hancock (22) Kathleen Giaham (23) C. H. Carson (24) Lpsie Bond Page 18 THE SESflO-R CLASS 4 Phil Bridendall: Zeta Alpha Kappa. Entered school session 1903-04. Assistant Busi¬ ness Manager of Lagniappe. Member of Lomax- Hypatian Literary Society. Con¬ testant for Lomax Medal ’06 and ’07. Phil is our timid member; says little but is a fine collector. Found to be trustworthy altho having large funds in his possession. Has a fine way of giving girls a hint—presents them with large wooden spoons. Mattie Burnham: Sigma Phi Iota. Entered school session 1 904-05. Member Pelican- Agatheridan Literary Society. President of Senior class. Highest delight, a class meeting. Greatest art, hooking Seniors trying to escape from it. Always at the office to see about the Kings Daughters’ latest project. Not a bit stuck up as her name might indicate, Mattie Clair Rosetta. A tireless reader, whose ambi¬ tion is only to reach Finis. Page 19 HE TEfiriOP . CLA S S Jennie Bell: Entered school session 1903-04. Member of Lomax-Hypatian Literary Society. Captain of basket ball team. Fine player, and, even during the excitement of the game, never fails to use elegant English. Her inability to comprehend Geology is a great drawback, but she is beginning, gradu¬ ally, to comprehend the Flagg’s relation to that subject. To make sure of escaping the reward of the old maid, she hung a wish bone over the library door and caught fine game. Drives away the blues by sing¬ ing ”01d Black Joe.” Dallas Lomax: Phi Delta. Entered school session 1904-05. Business manager of Lagniappe. Assistant instructor of Book¬ keeping. Senior class representative ’07. Has been dubbed the ” Emersonian Lad.” Very quiet and unassuming. Firmly be¬ lieves in posing for his picture. Shuns all honors with great energy. Objects to ex¬ pressing idle opinions, but has many high ideals for the future. Page 20 THE SE flO ' R CLASS t Charlie Goyne: Alpha Omega. Entered school session 1 902-03. Star ball player. Is the unfortunate member of the class, always having trouble with his means of navigation. Loud thru halls and corridors echoes the sound of his martial tread. Claims Poe as his poet. Didn’t he write something about Annabel? Gussie Lane: Entered school session 1903- 04. Member of Lomax Hypatian-Literary Society. Hypatian representative ’06. Oration subject, Woman’s Work.” Lit¬ erary Editor of Lagniappe. Representative of Senior class 07. Deigns to speak to very few people. Is constantly humming that old familiar tune, Where Have You Been, Billy Boy, Billy Boy, to the disgust of her friends. Favorite flower, Sweet William. 7 alks exceedingly loud and never stops. Has great confidence in her ability to succeed with any thing she undertakes. Page 21 THE SEJVIO ' R CLASS Moncure Hancock: Alpha Omega. Entered school session 1903-04. Is the greatest flirt, never happy unless talking to some girl. Loves to debate on Resolved that all girls are nuisances;” always takes the affirma¬ tive. Chief delight, attending class meeting where his voice always drowns everything else. Vera Jones: Entered school session 1903-04. Member of Pelican-Agatheridan Literary Society. Music course. Music Editor of Lagniappe. The substantial shadow of the class president. Has one grievious fault, the abnormal love of Polly Con. Her ability to do trig problems excites the envy and admiration of all. A fine girl when the others do not boycott the Geology exam. CHE S E J I o CLASS Edith Cann: Sigma Phi Iota. Entered school session 1903-04. f, Tall and divinely fair. 11 Is envied by all girls, for in her possession is the wonderful secret of just when to arrive at all places. Is addicted to late ris¬ ing and, as a consequence, is always flustered and flurried by her heroic attempts to get to chapel on time. Has an awfully sweet voice, but always sings, When Johnnie Comes Marching Home. James Bond: Zeta Alpha Kappa. Entered school session 1901-02. Why do people who look wise and say nothing always fool the teachers? But James is one of the most necessary people in the class, for he gener¬ ally has in his possession information that is sought for by all. He is very fond of the rural districts and prefers this life among the Hazel copses to the tame life of the city. Page 23 THE SEJVIO ' r Louise Hancock: Sigma Lambda Theta. Entered school session 1903-04. Dignified and stately, the queen of the class. Feels most keenly any insult to senior dignity. Is always heartily sorry and ashamed of any freshie acts. Chief occupation, giving assent to profound philosophy propounded in the History class. Greatest ambition to live in Spain, where her opinion that a ”Don” is of highest rank, prevails. Marvin Walsworth: Entered school session 1902-03. Member of Pelican-Agatheri- dan Literary Society and Y. M. C. A. Won the Agatheridan Medal ’06. A society man, he claims to be his greatest distinction. Industrial art course, Assist Art Editor of Lagniappe. Tall, dignified, grand and gloomy; a terrior to freshies, but at heart their most sympathetic friend. A firm believer in the old adage, 11 Never let books interfere with your education.” 171652 Page 24 UHE TE JSf I O CL Bert Warren: Zeta Alpha Kappa. Entered school session 1903-04. Mechanical course. Is the noted talker of the class. Loves all girls, but is particularly fond of his cousin. This is especially noticeable, for it is not often a boy thinks enough of his cousin to keep her supplied with candy. But Bert is all right and a most indispensable member of the class. Florence Davis: Entered school session 1 902- 03. Industrial Art Course. Art Editor of Lagmappe. Florence’s artistic ability is the amazement of all. From the designing of a perfect love of a sofa pillow to the most beautiful drawing, her skill is sufficient. Chief occupation, posing for pictures. These are extremely pretty and we would never recognize our artist except for the nose Tip-tilted like the petal of a flower. Page 25 THE SEJVIO ' R CLASS (i v- ,1 X Luther Turrentine: Sigma Phi Iota. Entered school session 1 903-04. Member Lomax- Hypatian Literary Society. Disdains all honors, preferring to remain plain, harum- scarum Luther. After much persuasion accepted the Humorous Editorship of Lag- niappe. Has one great ambition, always to sing in the choir. However, is not adverse to standing at the front gate. Gained great fame as the originator of the Senior wave. Her tongue is an unurly member. Ruth Webb: Sigma Phi Iota. Entered school session 1904-03. Member Pelican- Agatheridan Literary Society. Chief up¬ holder of Senior dignity; disdains all freshies, but at heart is one of the most lovable of creatures. Great lover of feather beds and sausages, but enjoys drowning serenaders more. Is especially envied at the dormitory, for she knows best of all how to hoodwink teachers and matrons. Page 26 THE SEJVIO 7t CLASS Brice Jackson: Alpha Omega. Entered school session 1904-05. Editor-in-chief of Lagniappe. Firm believer in ”Self Reliance. 11 Always has, and freely expresses, his opinion. Right hand man of Class President. No plan succeeds with¬ out his co-operation. Chief occupation, swinging on a certain front gate. Has a time winking at freshies. Hopes to ex— on May 30th. Tomorrow shall I feed in pastures new.” THE S E JV I O R CLASS MOTTO. Conquering and yet to conquer. COLORS. Black and Yellow. FLOWER. Blackeyed Susan. YELL. Frazzle dazzle, hobble gobble, Sis boom ba, ’ 07 , ’ 07 , Rah! Rah! Rah! OFFICERS. Mattie Burnham ::::::: Phil Brindendall ::::::: Brice Jackson ::::::: Gussie Lane ::::::: Jennie Bell :::::::: M. A. Walsworth :::::: Vera Jones :::::::: Florence Davis ::::::: Luther Turrentine :::::: Moncure Hancock :::::: Edith Cann ::::::: Louise Hancock ::::::: Ruth Webb ::::::: Charlie Goyne ::::::: Dallas Lomax ::::::: James Bond ::::::: Bert Warren ::::::: President Vice-President Secretary-T reasur er Historian Prophet Poet Musician Artist Mouth-Piece Pet Singer Goody-Goody Mother Favorite Philosopher Hobo Ladies’ Man Page 29 G ' RA D UA IJVG CLASS ‘06L Page 30 G ' RAVUA IJVG CLASS‘061 Estelle Mitchell. When you are work¬ ing, work hard; when you are playing never think of work. Ben Washburn, talker. A great and mightier G ' RA 2) U A UIMG CL A SS ‘06L Page 32 G ' RA’DUA IJVG CLASS ‘Obi Page 33 G ' RA’DUATIJVG CLASS ’061 Page 34 G ' RA ' DUAT I J ' i G CLASS ’061 Lucy Henderson. Would that the world knew my greatness. Pearl McKenzie. The way she did a thing was to do it. John Miller. He never told a lie. Carrie Saunders. It is a heap easier to row down stream than to pull against the current. Page 35 Dormitory AJVALySIS of a DOy This is a body that expresses thoughts in words, sometimes in a dark corner, sometimes over the telephone, and at other times on a sofa (made for two). It is a noun, common in the world but quite proper at the dormitory, but not proper when spoken of before Mrs. Yopp. It is not a verb, but if it were, it would be transitive (requires an object). Sometimes the voice is very active, the tense is past — anything but present here. It is neither singular nor plural, here, but in the world I am sure I prefer it singular. The case is objective by Mrs. Yopp, he n being the obj ect of girls. I think it is usually possessive but circumstances alter cases. It is third person (spoken of here), neuter gender, denoting lack of one here. gkawaues I f MX SIC r Page 38 G ' RA ' DUA.UES IJSl MUSIC •pianoforte Sterital by iittss Hera Jottea m the (Class of 1307 assisted by iflte g aralt dmtbg Mozart : : Adagio in B. minor Haydn : : : Gypsy Rondo Cowen : : The Swallows Gunod : : Sing, Smile, Slumber (With Violin Obligato) MISS GUNBY Mendelssohn Mendelssohn Godard : Mac Dowell Mac Dowell Jensen : Moszkowski Venetian Boat Song Tarantelle Op. 45 : Mazurka No. 4 An Old Garden : Joy of Autumn Barcarolle in A. flat Waltz in E. minor r Graduates in Music (1) Miss Penelope Gullatt (2) Miss Vera Jones (3) Miss Gladys Peevy (4) Miss Lucy Henderson (5) Miss Iva Miller r Page 39 G ' RA. ' DUA UES MUSIC f tatiufnrti ' Srrilal by PntHope OSullatt (0f the (Class nf 19nr assisted by Mibb 8 arah (Sxtnbg Bach : Loure in G. (from ’Cello Suite) Meyer-Helmund : : Nocturne Handel : : Harmonious Blacksmith Mac Dowell : : : : Song Mac Dowell : : March Wind Tosti Gunod : : : Maids of Cadiz : : Sing, Smile, Slumber (With Violin Obligato) MISS GUNBY Beethoven : : Concerto No. 1 Last Movement Piattnforte Cental by Ifitaa (£laht}0 |Ippuu assisted by ittto OTttba Jfrrk : Aire in F. : Grillen : Serenade : Polanaise in A. March Grotesque : Ballad in A. flat John Prindle Scott : : The Secret Goddard : : Lullaby from Jocelyn Gunod Tell Me Beautiful Maiden MISS PEEK Beethoven : Concerto in G. major Second and Third Movements Schumann Grunfeld Chopin Sinding Chopin Page 40 G ' RA ' DUA ES Iff MUSIC Pianoforte Uerital by HUsb 3lua IfitUer assisted by fKtfis JBilba JJrrk Bach : Sofegettic (Left Hand Solo) Beethoven : Bagatelle in C. major Schubert Impromptu Op. No. Massanet : Open Thy Blue Eyes Grieg : : : Sunshine Song Braga : : : Angels’ Serenade (With Violin Obligato) MISS PEEK Delibes : : Chaminade : Kullak : CampbelUTipton Chopin-Liszt : : : Valse Lente : : Scarf Dance Octave Study No. 1 : : A Memory : Maiden’s Wish Pianoforte Uerital by ifflt 00 iCunj $jetti� er 0 Ott ©f the (ElaoB of 1907 assisted by rlnt iHarbxtrg : Toccaga in A. major : Allegro in A. major Bagatelle Op. 26, No. 3 : Si J’etais Jardiner J Were My Song with ( Wings Provided MISS MARBURY Parodies : Haydn Beethoven : Chamonade Hahn : Schubert Weber Chopin Chopin Impromptu Op. 90, No. 4 : : : Butterflies : Nocturne in B. major : : Waltz in A. flat Page 41 Ml SIC ' DETA. ' R MEJVG The origin of the Music Department of the Louisiana Industrial Institute was not in any sudden movement, but in a long-felt desire among the students and patrons of the school for an opportunity to study the various branches of music. Its growth has been gradual. Among this year’s innovations possibly the required Harmony course for all students in the department is most important. The work has covered a careful study of the characters and signs used in musical notation; the writing of all major and minor scales, intervals and chords, and the writing of four part choral. Some have even set favorite poems or hymns to original music. The course in Ear Training is elective and has proven interesting and beneficial to the few choosing to take it. We have also tried to make ensemble work of more promise and importance than heretofore. This has been furthered by apportioning out accompanying work among the advanced pupils, as well as by the usual two piano works studied by the most advanced pupils. The Wednesday afternoon rehearsals have been a pleasant feature of the school year. We have had short programs alternate Wednesdays throughout the year. These programs have allowed even the youngest of the pupils to gain ease and experience in playing before others, by appearing before all the members of the department. We have also given two public programs in the Auditorium. On the whole we feel that we have this year, taken several steps forward and in the right direction. With our exceptionally fine equipment of new pianos and with the added interest shown by the students, the Department of Music looks forward to enlarged opportunities and a still more successful career. Page 42 SU ' B-SEJ ' flO ' R CLASS MOTTO. Keep er tryin’. COLORS. Purple and White. FLOWER. Violet. OFFICERS Marshall Pollock Maggie Van Brook Mary Hodg es : Cornelia Grambling Flattie Perkins Johnnie Lou Tipton President Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer Musician Poet Historian MEMBERS James Brothers Marion Burley Lola Carroll Bula May Crampton Grace Davis Annie Jonas Davis Cornelia Grambling Reuben Gill Mary Hodg es Sue Kirkland Emma May Langford Neil Lewis Jeannie McLees Marguerite Mitchell Alice O’Quinn Hattie Perkins Marshall Pollock Maxa Saunders Corinne Smith Lydia Staples Annie Belle Taylor Johnnie Lou Tipton Maggie Van Brook Carrie Watson Page 44 SU ' B-SEJVIO ' R. HISUO ' Ry Seniors at last! At least we are sub-seniors, and when we are speaking of ourselves outside of school, we are very careful to leave the sub off. We have struggled long and patiently to reach that dignified state—Seniordum, and now that we are really there, it does not seem the happy state of which we had dreamed. Now when we talk and have a little fun, the teachers frown and say, I am surprised, I should not expect any better of one-ones, but Seniors should be too dignified to act in that manner, they should never talk only when they are giving forth words of wisdom. How often do we wish we were little Freshies so that we could have a good time and teachers would only smile and say, To whom little is given, little is expected. We have always been noted for being one of the most noisy classes in school yet we have also been noted for our brightness and that makes up for everything else. Every member of the class passed and became Seniors, honorably. Now, I know I have told you enough about the brightness of the class to get you interested, so 1 will tell you something of each member, of their good as well as bad qualities. First comes Marshall, our president, upon whom we know we can always depend. He does everything in a thoroughly business-like manner, yet he is ever ready for all the fun that comes along. He suggests such wonderful things sometimes that he takes our breaths away and staggers the teachers, but Marshall is all right and we expect great things from our beloved president. Annie Dennis, better known as Pet is the orator of the class, has won one medal already and we expect her to win another in June. She is full of fun and is always ready to put off all the work on others that she can. Sue is a favorite of the class, never fails to laugh at a joke on others but does not particularly enjoy one on herself. She is very bright in Calculus and will no doubt fill Mr. Thatcher’s position some day. Page 45 s U ' B-SEJW I O ' R HIS O ' Ry Reuben, James and Marion are our mechanical boys. They are all flirts, handsome and winning, and are going to make an engine to carry the girls in class out riding in. You bet we dote on our mechanical boys. Mary and Grace are our smiling girls, always in a good humor and are striving to become great artists. Then there’s Neil—well he’s just Neil, always fussing, yet is good to the girls. While our class as a whole is a very healthy class, Alice and Emma May always feel bad. Each one tries to see if they cannot feel a little worse than the other, yet they are always on hand when a test comes around. Lydia and Maxa are big chums, they are our quiet girls, never talk unless they are called upon, but then they are sure to astonish us with their wise answers. Cornelia is our class musician, and is especially fond of boys, and is always in a fix trying to love a dozen boys and keep them all in a good humor. Corrine is our bright girl but rather prides herself on not looking at my lesson. She always makes good grades, however, and is a favorite with her teachers. Lola and Maggie are always together, yet they are very different in disposition, Maggie being a say nothing while Lola is never happy except when her tongue is running. They are both very bright, especially in cooking for they expect some day to have homes of their own. Beulah is the artist of the class, is almost equal to Miss Grubb and will no doubt surpass her in a few years. Marguerite and Jennie are especially fond of stenography and expect to take Miss Kelly and Miss Bransford’s places next year. Annie Bell is our class beauty and is a favorite with the boys. Carrie Watson is the cook of the class and, no doubt, she will make some man happy. Last but not least by any means comes Hattie, our inspiration. Hattie is never too busy to sympathize with every one in their troubles and can never see anything good in evil. Miss Cross has tried and tried to make her see Satan as Page 46 SITB-S E JV O HIS O ' R.y a hero, but all in vain and it would not surprise us much if we should some day hear of Hattie in foreign lands working as a missionary. She is loved by all and wields a good influence over the whole class. Now I am sure all who read this will agree that we have a very extraor¬ dinary class, and that some day, its members will be the leaders in the affairs of the nation. (1) Annie Dennie (2) Reuben Gill (3) Marshall Pollock (4) Mary Hodg es Sub-Senior C gjj- (5) Marguerite Mitchell (6) Bula May Crampt on (7) Cornelia Grambling (8) Lola Carroll (9) Marion Burley (10) Neil Lewis (11) Carrie Watson (12) Johnnie Lou Tipton (13) James Brothers Page 48 J V jV O JL C L A MOTTO. 11 Trust to luck and have fun.” COLORS. Nile Green and Gold. YELL. Hear us shout, hear us laugh We’re the members of the 4-2 class. We go to bed early and get up late, But we’ll be the class of 1908. Dave Caldwell : Annie Mai Tigner Sadie Griswold : George McCaskill Ewell Camp : Fannie Grambling Alma Burk : Addie Bacon Albert Benoit Katie Brereton Reuben Dunn Lilly Hattaway Hansford Hair (1) Albert Benot (2) Fannie Grambling (3) Hansford Hair (4) Sadie Griswold (5) Willie Mobley (6) Alma Burk OFFICERS CLASS ROLL. Carrie Kea Georgia Lewis Ethel Lomax Millie Mobley W. M. Finley Lizzie Pyburn Junior Class (7) Annie Washburn (8) William Firsley (9) Ethel Lomax (1 0) Dave Caldwell (11) Lizzie Pyburn President Vice-President Secretary-T reasurer Historian Humorist and Artist Poet Prophet Mattie Kirkpatrick Effie Sauls Ethel Washburn Annie Washburn Mabel Watson Eunice Webb (1 2) Annie Mai Tigner (1 3) Mattie Kirkpatrick (14) Ethel Washburn (15) Ewell Camp (1 6) Reuben Dunn (17) G. E. McCaskill Page 50 4-2 CLASS POEM It was on a warm summer evening When all was clear and calm, That I wandered in the meadow Close beside my father’s farm. And my thoughts went back to the good days Spent at dear old L. I. I. Twas a flood of pleasant memories, And yet they brought a sigh. For we had loved each other ever, With a Friendship strong and true Which made it a sad day when we parted The members of the class 4-2. But now in a prophetic vision, Or perhaps ’twas fancy’s call, As I repeated their names over I saw the future of them all. It made my heart leap with pleasure When I viewed their station in life; For each had reached a high position In this world of work and strife. I wish I had time to tell you More of their lives than I may, Twould make quite a pleasant story Which, perhaps, I will tell another day. Page 51 4-2 CLASS POEM All of them in some way are noted Positions of trust they all fill, They’ve learned that there is room always At the top of the ladder still. We are able to boast of a governor From this little band of ours A writer, a lawyer, an inventor, And a sheriff with all his powers. Good cooks we have in plenty, Stenographers, too, we claim, And one, who discovered the North Pole, Made his a name of fame. Trained nurses and missionaries Whose lives are noble indeed, And all other such women and men Of which the world has need. May each of their lives still prosper And their echoes onward roll; And when the mystery of mysteries is over May none have missed his goal. Page 52 4-1 C LASS OFFICERS. Nellie Craig : : : : : T. T. McCall : : : : : Jena DeSeay : : : : . : J. L. Morgan : : : : : President Treasurer Secretary Historian MEMBERS Will Thurmon Will O’Bannon Cora Jones Maurice Hoss Carey Robertson Julia Batte Marion Meadows Don Meadows Willie May Porter r (1) Marion Meadows (2) McNairy Hardy (3) T. W. O’Bannon (4) Ruby Braswell 4-1 Class (3) Willie May Porter (6) Nellie Craig (7) Olive Thompson (8) Julia McGehee Batte (9) Will Thurmon (10 Tom McCall (11) Earnest Mahaffey 4-1 CL HIS TO ' R y HIS class may well be called the midget of our school, containing only a few members, which is the least class enrollment of the term, but by no means is it second in importance or quality; this you will readily see if you are acquainted with us; but for fear some are not, I will introduce some of them. First enrolled is Julia Batte, who is the best pupil we have in Chemistry and is an ardent student of nature in its various forms; indeed we predict for her a successful future as a naturalist. Then there is Tom McCall, the mathematician of our class. He is our best friend in Geometry and no doubt the future pupils of the L. I. I. will study McCall’s text book of Geometry. Maurice Hoss, the pet and mascot of the class, especially of the girls, is very lucky in receiving good grades. Also Will Thurmon, who, if not the most industrious, is very handsome, and, by the aid of those cute little kiss-me-quick curls, is becoming very popular. Cary Robertson, or Happy Hooligan, as he is generally called, is very eloquent in the English room, but makes a specialty of Chemistry where his questions often puzzle Mr. Carson, as well as the class. Nellie Craig has given up our case as a hopeless one, as far as discipline in class meetings is concerned and says we may do just as we please. Isn’t that jolly ? No doubt in the future, she will become one of the many famous persons emanating from our class. We are looking eagerly into the future, when Marion Meadows and T. W. O’Bannon will make their debut, and predict a howling success. We are expecting similar accomplishments by Jesse L. Morgan and Wallace Kendall, so come on boys and don’t disappoint us, and by the time we reach seniordom, we will have fully enabled ourselves to manage its mysteries. Page 56 3-2 C I A 3 3” J. M. McCaskill Ella Mai Leslie : Dorothy Carson : Mattie Lee Lane Fannie Burroughs E. C. McGehee Ruth Knowles : Edith Gullatt : Alice Bond Alphee Bourque Prentiss Brooks Henry Buie Huldah Calcote Walton Crawford Joe Whit Dunn Sanders Fowler Sidney Gary Sara Gunby FLOWER. The Violet. COLORS. Violet and Green. Hippity, hippity, hiss Hippity, hippity, huss We are the class That makes the fuss. OFFICERS. MEMBERS. Nellie Goodenough Ben Hines Joe Hise David James Hardie Jackson Wallace Kendall Walter Lambeth Ben Mosley Livie Mashaw Ella Nelson Eudie Kavanaugh President Vice-President Seer etary-T r easur er Class Poet Historian Reporter Critic Musician Mary Paulk Minnie Rawls Earl Robbins Willie Roe Hattie Simonton Henry Shehee Jennybel Van Hook Retta Williams Robie Williams Harry Wooldridge Page 58 3-2 CLASS H IS rcnty When I think of the importance of the Sophomore class of the Louisiana Industrial Institute, scarcely can I realize the honor conferred upon me by being asked to write the brief, but brilliant, history of the best class that this school has had for many years. When we were in the Freshman class, we thought we were the most noted class in school (of course all Freshmen think that), but we have found out now ' that it is the Sophomore, and not the Freshman class, that is to be considered. Why should we not say the Sophomore class is the leading class in school, when it receives so many honors ? There is Marshall, who won the medal in the society contest. And Clinton makes the highest grades every month and is the representative of the Y. M. C. A. this year; and there is Sara, our noted singer, whose sweet melodious voice has power to charm all living creatures; and many others, whom I shall not take time to mention, are gifted with great talents. In ambition, not a member of the class is lacking, although at times we may get delinquent, we are the real gold and need only a little rubbing to make us glitter. We have the strongest class spirit in school. To prove this, our class meetings never grow old nor uninteresting; we are always there and generally have our fun. Looking back two years, a feeling of great satisfaction arises within us at our present condition. We have risen with triumph from the Freshman to the Sophomore class, and still onward we go seeking for more knowledge, and, as I gaze into the mirror which foretells the future, I can see this grand class in the year of 1909, seated upon the rostrum of the Louisiana Industrial Institute with smiling faces, receiving their diplomas with the highest honors. Page 59 3-2 CL ASS J-2 Class ( 1 ) Ben Mosley ( 2 ) Minnie Rawls (3) Harry Wooldridg (4) Ella Mai Leslie (5) J. M. McCaskill (6) H. D. Shehee ( 7 ) Sarah Gunby (8) Joe Whit Dunn (9) Edith Golatte (10) Sidney Gary (11) Retta Williams (12) Walter Lambeth (13) David James (14) Ruth Holes (15) Walton Crawford (16) Jennie Bell Vanhook (17) Henry Buie (18) W.J. Roe (19) C. E. Robins (20) J. W. Hise (21 ) Alphee Bourque (22) Hardy Jackson (23) Dorothy Carson (24) Clinton McGehee (25) Fannie Burroughs (26) Prentiss Brooks (27) Sanders Fowler (28) Livie Mashaw Page 60 V J 1 C L A Brown Rogers Sallie Robinson Ruth Lane Ruth Stewart Ethel Clayton Auline Peevy Roy Binger Allie Thurmon Marilou Eakin Alverne Smith Sam Davis Prentiss Barrow Farmer Benson Martin Berry Roy Binger Pearl Blume Fred Bransford Pythias Braswell Agnes Bruce Ike W. Browning Effie Buie Florence Buie Ethel Cain Faris Johnston Bettie Jones Willie Lancaster Ruth Lane Ruth McLees E. D. McCallum Zeffie McCaskill Pink McDonald Margaret McEnery D. C. McLure Hodge Sellars Beulah Sims OFFICERS. MEMBERS. Ethel Clayton Vivienne Cook Sallie Cook C. C. Cordill R. A. Crowe M. A. Daily Sam Davis Regan Dickard Louie Donnan Vickey Eakin Max Feazell Hattie Frazier Thurman Nor tan Georgia Riser Blonnie Page Auline Peevy Myrtle Richardson Grady Roberts Sallie Robinson Brown Rogers E. W. Robertson Irma Tison Hazel Nolan L. C. Slade President Vice- President Secretary Treasurer Historian Poet Critic Marshal Musician | Reporters Milledge Gahagan Grace Girod Wiley Grayson L. E. Green C. H. Green John Gullatt Bedia Gray Mary Hardin C. L. Hayes Blanche Heard P. E. Heard J. E. Johnson Alverne Smith Fannie Smitherman Henry Staples John Staples Ruthe Stewart Allie Thurmon Lamar Taylor John Warren Ida Van Hook Joel Murphy May Sims Page 62 3-1 CLASS HIS O ' Ry Here beginneth the history of the class of ’09 . We are seventy-seven as light-hearted Sophs as ever made a fairly honest effort to master the mysteries of unfamiliar text-books and to observe a discipline all too rigid for our youthful spirits, but we entered upon the work of the session with a determination to enlighten ourselves somewhat and in a modest way, at least, to reflect credit upon our class. We enjoy, among other things, the distinction of being the largest class in point of number ever enrolled in 3-1 since the organization of this school, and, while we do not boast of having produced a genius, we have escaped the ignominy of having developed the other extreme. While we may not have excited the envy of our fellow-students by extraordinary achievements, nevertheless, one of our number has been selected to represent the Lomax- Hypatian Literary Society at commencement in the annual inter-society oratorical contest. Then we have finished the session without having had a single member of our class expelled for improper deportment or failure to recite acceptable lessons, and when our numbers are considered, we think this record bespeaks a goodly proportion of that rarest of all talents -common sense. We have withstood many little temptations; we have yielded to some; we have urmounted several obstacles; we have succumbed to a few. But upon the whole, we have been more strengthened by our victories than weakened by our defeats, and we look forward with undaunted courage, determined to overcome the obstacles yet to be met and conquered. u Jl 60 ’ we are distinguished at all, it is primarily that we are seventy-seven healthy, happy boys and girls, neither wise nor foolish, who are satisfied with life, in love with the world and each other, and resolved to keep faith to the end. So here endeth the history of a class, which recognizes its limitations, which appreciates its possibilities, which must and shall succeed—perhaps. (1) Farmer Benson (2) Florence Buie (3) Sam Davis (4) Scottie Randolph (5) Johnnie Gullatt (6) G. FI. Green (7) Ruth Lane (8) Alveme Smith (9) Ike W. Browning (1 0) Sallie Robison (11) Hattie Frazier (12) Ruth McLees 3-1 Class (13) Hazel Nolan (14) Dollie Eakin (15) Leonard Slade (I 6) Alice Thurman (17) Effie Buie (18) Ida Vanhook (19) Bettie Jones (20) Roy Binger (2 I) Vickie Eakin (22) W. A. Odom (23) E. W. Robertson (24) John Warren (25) Ruth Stewart (26) Brown Rogers (27) Blanche Heard (28) Blonnie Page (29) Robbert L. Taylor (30) Vivian Cook (31) Auline Peevy (32) E. P. Heard (33) Ethel Clayton (34) Fannie Smitherman Page 64 2-2 C L A S S Edna Adams Thomas Brown P. W. Girod Beryl Guess Annie Langford Gunby McHenry Annie Morton Hansel Nelson William Oden Emmitt Tatum Alice Brewster Cephus Bursom Joe Glover Bertram Kendall Hulvatus Mayfield Ben Merritt Mary Morton Chas. Nobles B. F. O’Neal Lola Tims Henry Washburn Page 66 __ 2 - l C Z A 3” Rufus Anderson Ralph David Nellie Huckaby Maude Morgan Ethel May Ruff Cecil Thompson Moses Wingham Elga Bean Leon Davis J. R. Hilton E. R. Breithaupt Sadie Gayer Lionel Langlois Lane Pollock Maude Smelley Willie Walters Cyrus Sims Hardy R. Bradford W. M. Hallock Edgar Houston Howell May Eva Nolan Sudie Curtis Clinton Young William McBride Melton Oakes H. D. Taylor Ethel Brannon Charles Gayer Edward Lacour Verner Rembert D. E. Sigrest Wilba Peek David Robertson William Boyd Ruby Goocher Myrtle Holloway Mattie Cook Albert Houston Jessie Moody Daniel Rogers Mamie Terrell Earl Willis Walter Barr Wharton Brooks T. A. Hilton M. L. Jones Early McCallum Corine Pearce A. F. Singletary Prentiss Kidd Wenton McCoy Marshall Pearce O’Quin Williams Ruby Clinton Paul Goodson Ethel McKinney Julia Robertson Lela Tait Ima Webb Ava Armistead G. F. Breard Abner Heifner Jessie Blume Eunice Evans Andrew Johnson Willie Rabb Lorine Saunders Hattie Walsworth Edmond Wise Roy L. Binion Chas. C. Dupont Henry L. Hirsch Vedere King Clyde Mobley N. H. Ramsey J. E. Wals worth Ardis Marbury Arma Nelson Emmett Shumate Alan Dickson ' Page 68 __ 2nd yEAH. CLASS HIS O ' RV EVER before have the members of the 2-1 class taken more interest in their studies than those of ’07. It is true we are only Freshies, but when honors are to be conferred, we rank among the leaders. The star full back on the foot-ball team of the past season was no other than a 2-1, and several of our boys are sure they will make the first base bail team this coming season. The best and most graceful basket-ball players are the fair 2-1 girls. We are also well represented in the organizations of the school. Several of our boys were delegates at the Y. M. C. A. convention, held here December 06. We often boast that we are the only 2-1 class that ever had one of its members to go on a society contest. We have trials and difficulties, for eighty boys and girls cannot get along with everybody without a ” rub,” but we have faced all of these difficulties bravely, and are going to continue to do so in the future. It does not matter what we undertake, our motto will always be n keep trying,” and we are sure that some of the members of our class will make the highest honors in school. We also feel confident that the members of our class will make great men and women, who will help build up our country. Page 70 _ i - 2 c Z a Zr Zr John Abrams C. B. Dickson Loyde Cotie Gladys Merrell Marguerite Monkhouse Emmett Richardson George Terrell Lila May Thomason L. J. Anthony Irma Fenton Levi lies Ocola Morrison Charles S. Reiley David L. Smith Ira Taylor Ruth Alford Homer Calcote Jim Gill Samuel Morrison Clyde Taylor John Braswell Allen Cook Clara Johnson Leon Noel R. P. Worsham W. R. Chadick Leo Fairchild Ada Horton Hardy Marshall Pearl Richardson Jack Sims Pearl Timon John Perkins Lula Cook Ella Gill John Mercer Johnnie Nyegaard J. Osborne Reid Delia Steffens Gussie Wilder Edward Cole Achah Barrow Shelby Kidd Lida O’Neal Benton Winninger J. L. Caldwell John Davis Leta Lammons Arnold Perkins Ernest Wells Heard Byram Leon Barrow Lattige Guthrie Prentice Johnson Jaunita Porter Roy Sanders Ben Singleton Hazel Warren Myrtle Binger Claud Davidson A. J. Hobgood Alice Murrell Meridith Pearce J. S. Seegers Maude Timon George Flournoy Willie Curtis E. P. Day Rosa Murphy Leland Primm Irma Seals Etta Burley Ethel Ford Willie Martin E. A. Shaw Edgar Cowan l Page 72 1-2 H I S T O R y E boast that ours is the largest class in the entire school, having an average attendance of about seventy. We are strong in number, and our work shows that we are not l acking in quality. Most of the class entered at the very bottom last fall, and it is by our earnest efforts that we have been enabled to go one step. The process may be slow, but we are working willingly and patiently and hope soon to pass by the realms of the Freshies. While our class is often laughed at by the very superior Sophs, we are able to produce some of the very best students in the school. They are patiently laying a strong, firm foundation upon which they will build with security in the future. Not only do we find our representatives in the literary work, but well are we represented on the athletic field. All 1 2’s feel proud of our boys when they come out in the ball field. Dickson, Cowan and Flourney are our stars, and we have the greatest pride and confidence in them. We have a long career beyond us, but we shall make it. We are the very best and brightest in the annals of the school, for from our midst will come boys and girls who will go out to do a work for which they are specially prepared and fitted, and will make themselves known and bring honor to the old L. I. 1. 1 Page 74 CLASS Alva Watts Wallace McBride Willie Smith Bennie Lewis Carrie Tarver Tommie Tarver Zander Seale Tyson Pierce Ashford Powers Sallie Rawls Jules Richard Joachim Richard Annie Riser Mary Willis Linda Sibley Shelly Baucum Maggie Beasly Walter Bell Leo Bird J. A. Chaumont J. E. Chaumont Bonnie Evans Vernie Faust Ellid Franques Bertha Geddie Sally Geddy W. M. Goldsby U. Guidroz J. D. Higginbothom J. E. McFarland Willie Miller Grover lies Page 76 - CLASS HISTOKy Each class that marks an epoch in the annals of school life must have had its origin back in the Freshman class. They all know the meaning of the term freshie but now look with contempt upon all who bear that title. We, the present Freshman class, entered upon the duties of school life at L. I. I. in January, ’07. We are a strong band of boys and girls who in the far distant future will be boasted of as the wonderful class of 1912. Tho’ we may seem ignorant and insignificant, we will grow in wisdom as we grow in years We will profit by the example of the jolly Sophs, the dignified Juniors and haughty Seniors and learn from them the way to fool the teachers and to play hookey and never get caught. If we survive the struggles of Freshie life, we will be better prepared to assume the responsibilities of Sophomore life, which in its turn will prepare us for the higher still to come. The teachers treat us as mere children but many of our number can count many summers. Our motto is make each day the best. Thus we will make the best of our time and profit by every moment spent in L. I. I. In after years the halls of the Industrial will bear witness to the untiring efforts of our hands, as we prepare to carve a name for ourselves, and, as we go forth armed with our diploma, we will do our best to repay Louisiana for the many advantages she has given us. Page 78 PELICA.JV-A.GA. THE ' RI ' DA.JV Marion Allgood Belle Blackwood Mattie Burnham E. R. Breithaupt Katie Brereton Albert Benoit Alma Burk Nellie Craig Edward Cole Sudie Gurtis Claude Davidson Eunice Evans Cornelia Grambling Sadie Gayer R. O. Gill Willma Hudson Laymon Holloway J. A. Heifner Tobin Hodge Cora Jones David James Wallace Kendall Ruth Lane Emma Langford Millie Mobley Ava Armistead W. M. Boyd Emma Lou Brownlee Elga Bean H. R. Bradford Ethel Brannon Exa Barrow R. M. Clinton Walton Crawford Annie Jonas Dennis Willie Curtis Sanders Fowler Fannie Grambling Charles Gayer Mary V. Hendricks A. J. Hobgood Nellie Huckabay Mary Hodges Vera Jones Bettie Jones Mattie Kirkpatrick L. J. Langlois Ben Lewis Bessie Murph Marguerite Monkhouse Clyde Mobley G. E. McCaskill L. C. McCain Maude Morgan John Nyegaard Z. A. O’Quinn L. L. Odom B. F. O’Neal Gladys Peevy Jaunita Porter Julia Robertson David Robertson N. H. Ramsey Silas Sims Fanny Smitherman E. A. Shaw Annie May Tigner Johnnie Lou Tipton Eunice Webb Ima Webb M. A. Walsworth W. E. Worsham Marion Meadows J. M. McCaskill Jesse Moody Margaret McEnery W. W. O’Neal Alice O’Quinn Kathleen Oden Willie May Porter Lizzie Pyburn Sallie Robison Cary Robertson C. E. Robbins ack Sims S. W. Slocum Maude Smelley eonard Slade Olive Thompson Mamie Terrell Ruth Webb Earl Willis J. E. Walsworth J. A. Wilkerson Clint Young Page 80 VELICAJV-AGATHE ' RI ' DAW Societies were organized soon after the Louisiana Industrial Institute was founded. They were among the first student organization in the school and have ever since been important factors in the routine of school life. The Agatheridan began its career in 1897 with about fifteen members, but 11 Quality, Not Quantity” being their watchword, it has continued to grow, not only in membership, but in all those attributes that go to make up a strong, influential literary society. In a short while after its organization, annual debating contest were arranged between the Agatheridan and its rival, the Lomax. The first contest resulted in a victory for the Agatheridans. However, success has not always been theirs, but every defeat served to give new determination to put forth greater effort to obtain the coveted prize each succeeding year. At present the Agatheridans stand three victories ahead of their rival, and, if strong effort and determination to excel count for anything, the score will never be less in their favor. The Pelican Society, an organization for girls, first known as the A. T. P., began in 1896, and at first was composed of only Junior and Senior girls, but afterward this was changed and all girl students became eligible to membership. During the year 1898, Mr. Aswell, then a teacher in the Institute, gave the Pelicans and Hypatians a medal which was to be contested for in an oratorical contest by representatives from the two societies each year. The first honor was carried off by the Pelican. Though defeat has sometimes been their lot in these contests, the Pelicans have not allowed this to dampen the ardor of the society spirit or decrease their love and appreciation for the dear old Pelican Banner. During the fall of 1906, the Pelican and Agatheridan Societies were united to form the Pelican-Agatheridan Society. The annual debating and oratorical contests will be held, as was the custom before the union, during the Commencement exercises. The interest and enthusiasm will run very high at the contest in May, as it will be the first since the societies were united. Mr. Page 81 mmm VELICA.Jf-A.GA. THE ' RI’DAJf N. A. Walsworth and Miss Annie Dennis will represent the Pelican-Agatheridan this year, and every member of the society is confidently looking forward to the time when old n Green and White” shall be waved in victory. It remains for the future to show whether the societies can do better work as one society than they could separately. The general character of the work so far has been very good, and success, in the very highest sense of the word, has been predicted for the society by its members. I H y V A TIAJV-LOMAX Sadie Griswold Henry Shehee Corinne Smith Dave Caldwell Hattie Perkins Auline Peevy Mabel Watson Blonnie Page Hattie Frazier J. E. Anderson Martin Berry H. F. Benson Phill Bridendall Sephas Burson Fannie Burroughs Addie Bacon Mattie Mae Barker Alice Brewster Jennie Bell Ike Browning Julie Batte Lola Carroll Vivian Cook Bulah Crampton Ruby Clinton H. Clausen Dave Caldwell L. Cotie Ethel Clayton Bickham Dickson MOTTO: n Sapere Aude. ” COLORS : White, Blue and Gold. FLOWER: Marguerite. OFFICERS MEMBERS President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Chaplain Marshall Censor Critic Reporter Jonnie Davis C. C. Dupont Regan Dickard Hattie Frazier J. S. Gary Grace Girod Sadie Griswold G. H. Green Edgar E. Houston H. T. Hair Kelly Harp Henry Hirsch Levi lies Vedere King Carrie Kea Ethel Lomax Neil Lewis W. P. Lambeth Georgia Lewis J. H. Murphy Willie Miller H. E. Mahaffy G. C. Miller A. M. McCoy J. L. Morgan J. H. Mercer Osceola Morrison Clinton McGehee Gunby McHenry Livie Mashaw Ben Mosley H. P. Moore Thurman Norton Hansel Nelson H. L. Nobles W. A. Odom W. M. Pollock Jack Peevy Hattie Perkins Wilbur Peek Blonnie Page J. E. W. Pickles W. J. Roe Maggie Robinson D. W. Rogers E. W. Robertson Brown Rogers Ethel Maie Ruff A. T. Singletary Corinne Smith David Smith Willie Smith Henry Shehee Alverne Smith Emmette Tatum Annie BelleTaylor Luther Turrentine Maggie VanBrook P. P. Worsham Mabel Watson Benton Winimger Harry Wooldridge Page 84 H y V A TIA.JV-LOMA.Jf HE first students’ organizations in the school were the literary societies, and the first of these societies to organ¬ ize was the Lomax. This society began its existence in the year 1896, and was organized for the purpose of training the young men in parliamentary laws and to pre¬ pare them for higher duties in after life. The work of the literary societies is of a strictly literary character, and from the beginning they were recognized as very impor¬ tant factors in the students’ life. After the organization of the Lomax society another society for young men was organized called the Agatheridan, and the debating contests between these two societies became one of the principal features of commencement. Although the Lomax society has not always been victorious, a good share of the victories have been hers and every defeat only serves to make the society spirit stronger. The girls were not to be left behind in anything so it was not long until a society for young ladies was organized called the A. T. P., in honor of the first president of the institution. But it was finally decided to divide the society into two; one called Hypatian and the other Pelican. The Hypatian society grew very rapidly and her members were very enthusiastic in their efforts to forge ahead of her rival, the Pelican. The girl societies also held contests at the end of each year, and the Hypatian society has reason to be proud of her many laudable victories. In the fall of the year 1906, it was decided that, as the work of both the societies for the young men and young ladies ran along the same channel, perhaps it would be more profitable and interesting should they unite to form two large societies. As the Lomax and Hypatian societies had always been considered brother and sister societies, they united to form the society known as the Hypatian-Lomax, which is becoming, as we hoped, one of the most influential organizations in school. Our contests will be held as usual this year, and we are sure with such representatives as Miss Ethel Lomax and Mr. Ed Robertson there can be nothing but victory awaiting us. Page 85 H y V A TIAJV-LOMAJT = Ever since the organization of the Hypatian and Lomax societies their growth has been marked and rapid, and we are sure that now since our beautiful banner, n Hypatian-Lomax, n waves over our society our determination to excell will be greater, our purpose higher, and our aim always to live up to our most appropriate motto ’’Sapere Aude.” Page 86 CH ' RISUIAM OUGAJVIZA I2JV Y. M. C. A. Marion Meadows E. R. Breithaupt Thurman Norton J. L. Morgan : President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer ACTIVE. Martin Berry Prof. P. L. Peach W. M. Boyd Marshall Pollock P. R. Bridendall J. W. Reames Prof. C. E. Byrd W. P. Robinson David Caldwell Brown Rodges Prof. C.H. Carson A. F. Singletary R. A. Crowe David L. Smith Joe Whit Dunn Robert Steel T. E. McFarland J. E. Walsworth Clinton McGehee M. A. Wals worth H. L. Nobles Edgar Worsham ASSOCIATE. H. R. Bradford Earnest Mahaffey C. E. Burson G. E. McCaskill Ewell Camp J. M. McCaskill J. E. Clayton W. A. Odom Sanders Fowler B. F. O’Neal G. H. Green Baxter Robinson H. T. Hair L. C. Slade E. E. Houston Harry Wooldridge David James R. P. Worsham Bertman Kendall Clint Young Page 88 CHTUS IAJV O ' RGAJVIZ,A I°J Y. M. C. A. It was during the session of 1900-01, that the Christian organization which then met and was conducted by some member of the faculty, was turned over to the young men and given the name Y. M. C. A. A great deal of good has been accomplished by this organization. The worth of such an organization is very evident to a great many of the students, yet, at times, there is a lack of interest. At such times the ever faithful workers and our encouraging friends in the faculty have carried the work on successfully. During the Christmas holidays of 1903, and again of 1904, the Southern Y. M. C. A. held their convention in the Industrial buildings. These conven¬ tions gave spirit to this organization and caused an awakening and revival of the great work. During the present session, we were again delighted to have this Conference meet in our town, December 28 to January 6, but as the school was going on at this time it was held in the Methodist church. Ten representatives were sent from our membership. Many of the students attended the lectures given and became interested. This convention, more than anything else, aroused interest which was immediately manifested in our student body. Our member¬ ship increased, strong Bible classes were organized, and the regular work seemed better than it had been for some time. Profs. Carson and Peach have been with us regularly and have always added something good to the program. Profs. Bush, Byrd and Morgan have also visited us a number of times and encouraged us with good talks. On the whole the work has been very successful this season, yet consider¬ ing the number of young men in school, we feel that there is yet a good deal for us to do. ' Page 92 CH ' RIS IAJV 0 ' RGAMIZ,AUIOJS[ KING’S DAUGHTERS HE one organization that exerts as much or possibly more influence than other organizations connected with the Louisiana Industrial Institute is the faithful band of King’s Daughters. The organizing of this circle was brought about in the year 1900 through the influence of Mrs. Jas. B. Aswell, then Miss Foster. The charter members num¬ bered only five, but the faithful few struggled heroically. In reorganizing the following year, they found the number had greatly increased, and great interest was manifested. It is fully realized by every intelligent student that the development of the moral and spiritual side of his nature is quite as important as that of the physical and intellectual. The King’s Daughters of this institution is a branch of the National Order whose purpose and work is to study and to learn God’s word and indulge in the sweet God-giving privilege of performing every charitable act that loving hearts and willing hands can do. Since we are a branch of the National Order we are always represented at the Annual Convention. This convention will be held in our home town this year, and it is looked forward to with pleasant anticipations by the entire circle. hi Page 94 SIGMA LAM’B ' DA UHEUA Active Members Penelope Gullatt, ’06 1 -2 Dee Gullatt, ’06 1 -2 Elouise Hancock, ’07 Corinne Lee Smith, ’07 1 -2 Mary Bryan Hodges, ’07 1 -2 Mable Stanford Watson, ’08 Ella Mai Leslie, ’08 1 -2 Edith Virginia Gullatt, ’08 1 -2 Sarah Standifer Gunby, ’08 1 -2 Sallie Elizabeth Robison, ’09 1-2 Hattie Lyla Frasier, ’09 1 -2 Ruth Leal Steuart, ’09 1 -2 Vivivenne Roselle Cook, ’09 1 -2 Members not in Institute Florence Isabelle Calhoun Mrs. Cumilie Fletcher Maude Young Ida Nora Steuart Johnnie Stayton Mrs. Dixie Colvin Cann Grace Graham Mims Mrs. Allie Barnes Lee Loula Robison Loubie Boyd Mrs. Lillian Stribling Isaacs Pauline Smith Benaline Bussie Janie Amanda George Lillian Gilmer Sarah Leona Gullatt Leona Hancock Annie Eldridge Tyrelle Meadows Jennie Werkheiser SIGMA T H I I O U A Sigma Phi Iota (1) Sadie Griswold (2) Millie Mobley (3) Edith Cann (4) Mattie Burnham (5) Annie Mai Tigner (6) Luther Turrentine (7) Oline Thompson (8) Ruth Webb (9) Annie Dennis Page 98 SIGMA T H I I O A Active Members Class ’07 Edith Cann Luther Terrentine Mattie Burnham Ruth Webb Annie Jonas Dennis Sadie Griswold Mary V. Hendrick Class 08 Millie Mobley Olive Thompson Annie Mai Tigner Class ’09 Ruth Knowles Lucille McLeod Bess Murph Sorores in Urbe Mrs. Hattie Bell Brooks Mrs. Lottie Knowles Sherwood Mrs. Jessie Manning Riser Mrs. Leona Wright Davis Miss Estelle Pitts Miss Helen Marbury Sorores in Facultate Miss Kathleen Graham Miss Epsey Bond Miss Ruby Dean Bransford Miss Willie Lee Tigner Page 100 Z,ETA ALTHA K AT PA COLORS Purple and White Active Members Class ’07 James Bond, Ruston, La. Bert Warren, Ruston, La. Phil R. Bridendall, Quanah, Tex. Class ’08 Hardie Jackson, Ruston, La. Prentiss Brooks, Ruston, La. Joe W. Hise, Yellow Pine, La. Sidney Gary, Abbeville, La. Prates in Urbe Mason Jackson, Ruston, La. Fred C. Barksdale, Ruston, La. Harvie G. Fields, Farmerville, La. Frank G. Mullen, Texarkana, Ark. Lonnie M. Calhoun, Gilbert, La. John M. Prescott, Washington, La. Raymond Neilson, Shreveport, La. Howard K. Smith, Ferriday, La. C. L. Sherwood, Ruston, La. J. Ewell Martin, Winnsboro, La. W. R. Redfield, Gilbert, La. W. W. Battle, New Orleans, L a. A. H. Vought, Lake Providence, La. Ennis Oaks, Cedar Rapids, la. Z,eta Alpha K.appa (1) Hardie Jackson (5) Ewell Camp (2) James Bond (6) Joe Hise (3) Bert Warren (7) Sidney Gary (4) Will Thurman (8) Prentiss Brooks (9) Phil Bridendall Page 102 “DELTA !PHI Organized 1898 COLORS Red and Black Active Members Class ’07 Sidney Stewart : : : : : D. D. Lomax : : : : : Class ’08 James K. Brothers : : : : Reuben Dunn • : : : : George McCaskill : : : : Herbert Smith : : : : : Graham Stewart : : : : : Class ’09 Tom McCall : : : : : McNairy Hardy : : : : : Will Brooks : : : : : J. M. McCaskill : : : : : Theo. Pearce : : : : : Tobin R. Hodge : : : : : Sanders Fowler : : : : : Minden, La. Simsboro, La. Cedarton, La. Greenwood, La. Dade City, Fla. Dubberly, La. Minden, La. Grand Chenier, La. : Ruston, La. : Ruston, La. Dade City, Fla. : Heflin, La. Walnut Lane, La. Blanchard, La. r 1 Page 104 T H 7 2) E L T A Thi “Belta (1) McNairy Hardy (2) Tobin R. Hodge (3) Sanders Fowler (4) D. D. Lomax (5) James K. Brothers (6) Sidney Stewart (7) Graham Stewart (8) Tom McCall (9) Herbert L. Smith (10) George McCaskill 01) J. M. McCaskill 02) M. M. Name (13) Theo. Pearce (14) Reuben Dunn i Page 106 _ K A T T A E T S I L O JS ACTIVE MEMBERS H. L. Nobles, ’07 Neil Lewis, ’08: : Marshall Pollock, ’08 Dave Caldwell, ’08 Hansford Hair, ’08 Don Meadors, ’09 Marion Meadows, ’09 J. L. Morgan, ’09 E. W. Robertson, 09 W. P. Lambeth, ’09 Ben Mosley, 09 : Henry D. Shehee, ’09 Sam Davis, ’10 E. B. Rogers, ’10 Knowles, La. Ruston, La. Hico, La. Bernice, La. Bosco, La. Junction City, Ark. Ruston, La. Clarks, La. Harrisonburg, La. Curtis, La. Ringgold, La. Ringgold, La. Bernice, La. Pottsville, Ark. FRATRES NON IN L. I. I. N. H. Lewis, ’04 : F. E. Price, ’04 : Ben. J. Cole, Ex-’05 : John T. Cole, Ex-’05 Fred McDonald, Ex-’05 J. E. Clayton, Jr., ’06 W. H. Sebastian, Ex-’06 C. L. Brewster, Ex-’07 H. F. Adams, Ex-’07 Vance Ledbetter, Ex-’07 Roy Cook, Ex-’08 : : U. B. Evans, Ex-’08 : A. F. Osborn, Ex-’08 : W. E. Underwood, Ex-’08 E. L. Wright, Ex-’08 : Secretary Levee Board : Tallulah, La. Stenographer : : : Belen, N. M. Med. Stud. Tulane University, New Orleans, La. Manager of Saw Mill : Bearden, La. Died July 10, 1906 : Monroe, La. Law Student : : : Ruston, La. Ass’t State Bank Examiner Benson, La. Student Memphis Med. Col., Memphis, Tenn. Salesman : : : : Mansfield, La. Salesman : : : Shreveport, La. Book-keeper : : : Ruston, La. Student La. State University, Baton Rouge, La. Salesman : : : : Winnsboro, La. Parish Supt of Educat ion Magnolia, La. Principal of High School Jonesboro, La. Page 108 KAPPA EPSILON K_appa Epsilon (1) Sam Davis (2) Jessie L. Morgan (3) Marion Meadows (4) Dave Caldwell (5) Brown Rogers (6) Henry Shehee (7) Marshall Pollack (8) Edd Robertson (9) Levi Nobles (10) Don Meadows (11) Ben Mosley (12) Walter Lambeth (1 3) Hansford Hair (14) Neil Lewis Page 109 ALPHA OMEGA Organized 1901 COLORS Old Gold and Black Fratres in Urbe Robert G. Douglas D. M. Stovall L. O. Clinton D. B. Wiggins W. H. Adams Montford Hull Marvin Osborne Troy Brannon Sam Staples H. E. Dawkins Dixon Butler R. T. Scott Marvin Hancock Emmette Dawkins Mason McCraney Dan McClure Floyd Pearce H. E. Moore H. C. Stovall D. O. Nugent Sollie Brannon J. B. Evans C. H. Carter J. J. Chandler J. P. Pope E. E. Weil Chas. Mosely L. G. Corkroft Joe Weil W. O. Deen Dan Pope Mace Allgood A. D. Duncan Zack Young 1 Page I 10 ——— ALPHA OMEGA Alpha Omega (1) Roy Binger (2) Charlie Goyne (3) Will O’Bannon (4) Brice Jackson (5) Moncure Hancock (6) Johnnie Gullatt (7) Frank Craig (8) Glenn N. Walker (9) R. O. Gill (10) Floyd Foney (11) Albert Benoit (1 2) W. S. Hancock - r Page 113 LOOKING IJSTO The FUTU ' RE After leaving school, I had taken the advice of a former instructor and had become the typical old maid school marm. My work for the past several years had taken me away from my old home, but I was back once again, visiting Luther. For the n Senior wave” had served its purpose well. We all knew she introduced it for Brice’s special benefit. Since I had been in Ruston, my thoughts had continually wandered back to those careless happy school days and to the old class of ’07. Luther, as usual, knew all about them and, on my promising to be very quiet, told me the following: 11 Mattie has reached the 1 Finis 1 of her maiden days but has not lost that delightful little giggle.” M Charlie could not give up ball and is now the most valued player of Ruston’s justly noted team. His services are much sought by all good teams.” ” Louise has gone wild over Meadows and having secured one, is perfectly content to rule it with her own sweet will. ” ” While Edith has had her beauty ruined by experimenting new methods for extracting teeth.” ”But Luther,” I interrupted, ”what do you think of Moncure, Bert and Phil being manufacturers of a talking machine ? The idea of those boys causing so much racket, but then I guess they had to get in their share.” ”That is rather peculiar, but then who would have thought of Jennie becoming a Geologist? All after using that wishbone and ruining her voice singing ’Old Black Joe.’ Such luck.” ”And of course you know all about Mr. Lomax and his wonderful philosophical work, ’Be Careful of Your Opinions.’ ” ”Yes,” I answered, ”1 have read that with much interest, pleasure and profit. ” ”1 know you remember Vera’s love for Domestic Science, well she is now the most noted hygienic cook in the country.” LOOKING IJVTO The FUTU ' RE I am so glad to hear of her wonderful success,” I replied, but I just heard that Mr. Walsworth could not leave old L. 1.1. on account of his affection for the Y. M. C. A. He was so enthusiastic over that, you know. But some have gained wide-spread fame, she said. Dallas is the most noted stump speaker in all this parish, while Florence always poses for those famous pictures of Ewell’s. Now what of Ruth and Jim? I asked. Ruth has thus far kept her resolution to be an old maid, tho’ strange to say she is not fond of cats or parrots, while Jim is the sole manufacturer of witch Hazel cream. Then I remembered that old truth that had so often been hurled at us You get out of anything only what you put in, and knew how well all measured up to that standard and therefore of the happy, contented and successful lives of all. CHORUS CLASS GLEE CLUB MOZART CLUB Page 118 ' BASKET BALL TEAM BLUES REDS Captain Fannie Burroughs Captain Jennie Bell Pitcher Bula Crampton Pitcher Gladys Peevy Fighter Fannie Burroughs Fighter Jennie Bell Centers Ethel Brannon Hattie Fraiser Centers Annie Jonas Dennis Blonnie Page Guards Vera Jones Fannie Grambling Guards Cornelia Grambling WilbaPeek Forwards Jack Peevy Osciola Morrison Forwards Ava Armstead Sadie Griswold Business Manager Annie Jonas Dennis j ' n Page 121 F O O T B A L L INCE you have read what our football team did this season, no doubt you would like to know something of the men who made this record possible. The first person of whom mention should be made is a man, who, tho he did not n don football togs,” was always with the 11 boys n in spirit, and ever ready to lend a helping hand or give an encouraging word. His jovial smile and ready wit often inspired the team to their utmost, and to him, the man who arranged our schedule, is due more than any one else, the success we attained on the gridiron. He, of whom we speak, is no other than our friend and instructor, Manager W. B. Hale. Coach Young and Cap¬ tain Hair were also very enthusiastic in their work. At first the work was hard and team work very little in evidence, but by careful training our coach, who for three years was connected with the team as utility man and for one year as quarter-back, was soon able to instill the football tactics into the recruits and put forth a winning team. Having been ” one of the boys !I for such a long period, he was able to get closer to them than any previous coach, and to this might be attributed his success. Captain Hair, who for the past two seasons has been at center, always plays aggressive ball, his work on defence being especially good. Combined with his excellent qualities as a player, he is an in¬ defatigable worker, and it was largely thru his efforts that the football squad was the largest in the history of the Institute. A no more competent man than he could have been selected captain. Shaw and Green, the guards, tho new at the game, have developed into fast, sure men. They have the qualities that go to make stars, and will make themselves n felt ” wherever they may go. Pollock, left tackle, is the only veteran in the line. His ability to cope with 11 the best of them ” has caused left tackle to be regarded as one of the strongest positions on the team. He is always in the midst of the fray, and was the only lineman on the team to cross the opponent’s goal. Bowman, tho playing on the varsity his first year, ably filled the position of right tackle, always making his n man wake up and take notice.” While all the team played star ball, if one particu- FOOT ' BALL lar man had to be designated The Star, Allan Smith, the left end, would be¬ yond doubt be chosen. Tho this was his first season, he fully demonstrated his ability to play the game, doing excellent work on the defence. And when it comes to punting, we are willing to back him against anybody in the state—if not the entire South. Roe, another new man, played right end and gave a good account of himself. O’Bannon, the quarter-back, and McCall, right half-back, are the oldest n men on the team, each having played on the varsity for three years. O’Bannon plays a good game at quarter, being fast and accurate. McCall plays a fast game, runs the ends well and is a hard man to down. Caldwell, left half-back and captain for ’07, makes end runs long and sure, and is easily the best ground gainer on the team. He is especially n famous n for his ability to get off quick and to dodge at the right time. At full-back, Winham, until he was injured, and Gill, after Winham’s disability, played an excellent game, bucking the line hard and pushing the man with the ball. Morgan, James and Benoit, the substitutes, give promise of making valuable men for the varsity. They were all new men, but now have a knowledge of the game that should help them materially in future years. L. I. 1., 0; Monroe Athletes, 0 L. 1.1., 5; O. B. G, 0 L. 1.1., 0; L. S. U„ 17 L. I. I., 26; Ruston Athletes, 0 L. I. 1., 5; Henderson College, 5 L. 1. 1., 0; Y. M. C. A. Conference, 0 r _ Page 125 B A J Z B A Z Z The base ball team was composed of the following members for the season 1906-’07: Brown Rogers Hugo Warren Henry Shehee David James Bickham Dickson Edgar Cowan Dave Caldwell Jow Hise Moses Winham Coach, Manager and Pitcher Catcher First Base Second Base Third Base Captain and Short Stop Right Field Center Field and Pitcher Left Field Substitutes Sam Davis Charlie Goyne Allen Cook George Flournoy Ernest E. Wells, Mascott Faculty Committee on Athletics Prof. W. B. Hale, Faculty Manager Prof. R. J. Smith Prof. P. L. Peach L. I. I. opened the Base Ball season here March 20, playing Jefferson Military College of Washington, Miss., a series of three games. The first game the visitors were shut out. The game was slow and errors were abundant on both sides, but Rogers let the visitors down without a hit. The second game was entirely different, altho the visitors had the same luck in crossing the rubber; the score was 2 to 0. The game was fast and errorless on the part of the home team. Hise pitched nice ball. BASE BALL The third game went to the visitors. The rubber plate could not be located by the home team, while the visitors crossed safely four times, the score being 4 to 0. Cowan was in the box for the L. 1.1. and pitched a good game. The students and townspeople supported the team in fine style and helped us win. On March 27 to April 4, the team made a trip to Arkadelphia and Con¬ way and played Ouachita and Hendrix Colleges three games each. Succeeded in winning four out of six. We dropped two to Ouachita, and won the entire series from Hendrix. The games with Ouachita were close and interesting, and a victory was never certain for either team until the last man was out. The score was tied several times, and it was anybody’s game in all three of the con¬ tests until the game terminated. Hendrix was a walkover; none of the games were interesting, and the heavy hitting of the L. 1. I. boys is the only noteworthy feature. Just a little about these games is n nuf ced. All the boys played good ball and represented the L. I. 1. well. Ouachita treated the team to a swell n base ball reception. Ouachita colors, base ball bats, balls and roses were the decoration used. L. I. I. has played nine games; won six, lost three. FACULTY TEAM SENIOR TEAM Page 129 FACVL y ' BASE BALL UEAM P. L. Peach (Captain) W. B. Hale R. J. Smith C. M. Flagg C. E. Byrd H. Howard W. S. Hancock R. W. Selvidge C. H. Carson, Jr. G. O. Thatcher I r ___ Page 133 S E ff I O R GOSSIP M. B. What is your sweetest pleasure after your work is finished? D. L. When my work is done, there is nothing that I enjoy more than to sit quietly and listen to the singing of the birds. M. B. Do you think that will hold good when we finish our studies here ? D. L. I certainly do. When my last recitation will have been recited, there will be nothing sweeter to me than to listen to the notes of the Byrd, singing, Well done , faithful Senior. n G. In what subject do the Seniors act the most patriotic ? T. Geology. G. Why do you think so ? T. Because they always recite it under the Flagg. B. Say didn’t Prof. Byrd do funny about the art department ? C. How was that ? B. Why as soon as the Grubb stopped he sent for the Miller. H. What is the funniest think you know about Mr. Selvidge? W. The funniest thing I know about Mr. Selvidge is his devotion to the Cross, yet he prefers a book on Economics to the Bible. Visitor. Now, I believe you have some queer things at the L. 1.1.; tell me all about them. Student. We certainly have. I’ll tell you some of the funny things our Institute affords. We have a Bush that never turns green in the Spring, but lives just the same; we have Hale that no summer sun can melt; a Hunter that prefers a student to a dog and gun, and English to the woods; Parsons that would rather sing than preach; a Peach that the girls would rather look at than bite; a Bond that money cannot buy; a Cross that bears its own burden; a Flagg that waves itself; and a Byrd that has no feathers. Visitor. That beats me, I give it up. Page 134 BACHELOR ' S CLUB Organized 1907 COLORS Red, Green and Yellow FLOWERS Lily of the Valley and Sunflower YELL Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah ! Rah ! Rub ! Bachelor’s Club, Bachelor’s Club. Where did we get it ? In the neck, In the neck. Heave, Heave, Reave, Boom!!! Active Members T. R. Hodge : : : : : Ewell Camp : : : : : George McCaskill : : : : J. M. McCaskill : : : : : F. M. Hardy : : : : : C. P. Brooks : : : : : Hardy Jackson : : : : : President Business Manager Lover Sport Pennant Bearer Signs and Grips Flunkey ' BACHELO ' R ' S C L U B Members Not in Institute Z. T. Young Lannie M. Calhoun Faculty Representatives Prof. S. W. Se lvidge Prof. C. M. Flagg Honorary Members Jack Peevy Margaret McEnery Fannie Grambling Vickie Eakin Olive Thompson Sadie Griswold Jennie Bell Members Excluded on Account of Being in Love Mattie Burnham Cornelia Grambling Page 136 LIFE of a ' DO ' RMITO ' Ry GI“RL A life of neither pleasure nor glory Is a school-girl s life in the Dormitory. She is presided over by a matron stately Whose dignity hasn’t been acquired lately. She must rise in a flight and dress in a flurry, But what is better than being in a hurry? To breakfast she must go and eat right hearty, But one thing certain she must not be tardy. After breakfast to her room she’ll fly And sweep the trash under the bed on the sly. Her conscience tells her ’tis not true, For with it goes a demerit or two. On Sunday, come weal, come woe. Out to church she will go Wearing her uniform so blue; Oh, don’t dare ask what she will do. • She really sits so nice and prim, And never, oh, never, dares wink at ff him. n To entertainments too she must go And march with the others out in a row. To talk to the boys she won t object, But she’s not such a crazy as you might expect. You never fail to see her hop When she’s in the care of Mrs. Yopp. And she doesn’t dare say a word When in the presence of old man Byrd. To sum it all up there is lots of fun, But to enjoy it fully a risk you must run. r Page 137 2) 0 R TVf TO 3 ' RULES 1. If, during the night, you get hungry just take a roll-or if you get thirsty look under the mattress and find a spring. 2. If you wish to take a drive just repair to the wood shed with hammer and nails and drive there. 3. Do not worry about paying your board Bill. The house is supported by its foundation. 4. If you are fond of athletics and like good jumping, just lift the mattress and watch the bed spring. 5. To prevent the carrying of fruit from the table we have no fruit. 6. If, during the night, you wish to know what time it is and your clock has stopped, just lift up the sheets and listen to the bed tick. 7. Honesty is the best police-man. 8. God helps those who help themselves, but God help the girl who gets caught helping herself here. 9. Thou shall not stretch the rubber in the neck. 10. In case of fire, raise the window, ring the towel and turn out the light. Page 138 Diary of a DO ' RMITO ' RV GI ' RL MONDAY. Roast beef tonight for dinner; I ate to beat the dutch. A treat like that’s unusual; We don’t get many such. TUESDAY. The aftermath we’ve garnered Of yesterday’s delight; From that fine roast they gave us Some nice cold cuts tonight. WEDNESDAY. That luscious roast of Monday Is lingering with us yet; Twas served to us this evening Disguised as beef croquettes. THURSDAY. It seems Miss Hull’s investment In roast was not so rash As we supposed. This evening Twas served again—as hash. Page 139 Diary of a ' DO ' RMITO ' RV GI ' RL FRIDAY. Today we all were grateful To get a little fish. No beef, we hope, remaining To form another dish. SATURDAY. Ah me! Tonight we greeted Once more our dear old friend— The beef bones boiled for potage! n Well, this must be the end. SUNDAY. Gee Wh iz! This beats the record! Last Thursday’s hash—Oh My! With crust and raisins added, Is served as mince-meat pie. Page 140 SENIOR EXIT When on that day, in bright sunny May, The seniors are ready to go. We then shall think of the golden link — And wish to break it? No. For the places here have grown quite dear To the ones who are going away; But tho we re bad we cannot be sad When our work is finished in May. Some things we 11 leave while to others cleave When leaving on that day; There 11 be the Peach quite handy to reach On the Bush by the way. And we 11 suffer no loss to carry our Cross And Grubb on that day, And with our Flagg, we cannot lag In bright sunny May. If we Mayhew our way all thru, Then secure our Bond, You may let it Hale, we will not wail For of hailing we are fond. Then comes the Byrd, of whom you’ve heard, The master of the flock; He must say so before we know Our M sheepskins are on dock. But when we re leaving and friends receiving, Our teachers will not go far; For when were freed you still will need Our teachers where they are. Well bid adieu to teachers, schoolmates true, For we’re leaving on that day To try the field for what it may yield In bright sunny May. A ‘DVE ' RTISMEJV T S Want Advertisements. Wanted—Quietness in Geology—F. Wanted—A Cross—S. Wanted—A Peach, just for a keepsake—R. B. Wanted—More class meetings—L. B. Wanted—A new Flagg—School. Wanted—A permit—Chas. G. Wanted—A Bell—J. H. Wanted—A Hunter—V. V. M. Wanted—A Red Head—M. McC. Wanted—A Cook at once—B. W. Wanted—A Lane immediately—W. O’B. Wanted—A Cann—P. B. For Sale For Sale—Unsatisfactory deportment—G. Class. For Sale—Tardy Students—President. For Sale—Senior Class ’07—Byrd. We have everything for man to wear During Commencement the Hand Tailored S. Ginsberg Co. Clothes and the well known W. L. Douglass Shoes for Men and Julia Marlowe Shoes for Ladies Dave Messel Phone 299 Ruston, La. A. J. Mashaw Co. Especial attention given to Watch and Jewelry re¬ pairing and fitting of glasses :: :: :: THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED JEWELRY FIRM IN NORTHERN LOUISIANA :: :: bringyour friends, rel¬ atives and visitors to our store—it’s worth while! C. Our fountain is a favorite with every one, as our menu has individuality. 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