McMurry University - Totem Yearbook (Abilene, TX)

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HAROLD FARMHR Cameron, Mo. History Football ‘24. ‘2-y ; Pres. Senior Class: Phil»; Pre s Cluh; I II. It. Totem Staff. “To ridicule philosophy is truly philo- sophical. Our philosophiral prniilenl ramr from Missouri, arid that may In the reason why Ooh finished |ii twenty years of slavery at the end of the Winter term. Another distinction he has in that extra” reason for wanting to cover his head with a square top.” Harold comes down from these pinnacles of eminence any time we want him to; and whether it is to win a football game, get a piece of a freshman flag, or play the »heik. he always fulfills our expectation». Farmer occasionally breaks forth from the even tenor of his droll and customary conservatism, and gives us a glimpse of u clever, sparkling wit. He is a loyal class- mate. and an all round good sport. ROBERT I.. YOI NC. Jr. Abilene Mathematics Football 23; (dee Club 24. ‘25. ‘26; Bus. Mgi. War Whoop 24. ’2.1». 26; Ouar- let ‘2S; P.rs» Club; A. II Club; I. H. R.; Ero. His scholarly ability does not exceed hi goiwl disposition, and blended with this hr has personality, magnetism and charm that make many friends for him. So Big is an excellent scholar, and one of the busiest men on the campus. He is an expert at selling ads. and as a result, he has been manager of The War Whoop for three years. Another of Bob’s admirable traits is his unusual flow of words. If he doesn't know what you are talking about, he will Mi-» keep raving until hr comprehends, and then he will join in with you and act as if Ire knew it all the time. With one ex- ception. he is unexcelled in making an- nouncements in Chapel. —23—

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The Class of '26 President Vive-President Secretary-Treat u rer Sponsor Harold Farmer WaiIter . O'Kki.i.y I.ki.a Mae Skinner Miss Ji i.ia K. I.i ker On September 19, 1921, registration was taking place in MeMurry College for the first time. It soon came to light that there were some fifteen students, who had been Freshmen in as many different colleges, that had come to be dignified senior in MeMurry, the new junior college. It looked impossible, but this conglomeration of individuals lived through the many joys and sorrows that only a “first class in a new institution can experience. By the end of the term, this group had become a unit of devotion and loyally to the school that had won its heart. The first social function was a sunrise breakfast upon which the sun failed to rise, but the sun of success did not fail to shine on various other events of the year. The lime that remained from other class activities was given over to the establishment of precedents, our priceless heritage. So Senior Week came with its glorious whirl of gaveties. centered around the graduation of four of our number from junior college. In the fall of 1921. six of the first year’ group had returned to be Juniors, tin college having added another year’s work. Harold Farmer, of Missouri, and Mr. ami Mrs. Fee Nowlin, from Clarendon College, made valuable assets as new classmates. As individuals, this Junior Class of '25 were busy folk, but class activities were limit- ed to several enjoyable outdoor and indoor festivities, and the continuation of the set- ting up of precedents wherever we found vacant places. True to our motto, “Maximum Only, our class did not allow itself to be out- distanced by the growth of MeMurry, and when the school became a senior college, here were some of us again claiming the privileges of Seniors who might sit in the highest place in the chapel the balcony. Five of the six who are candidates for the first H. A. degrees to be conferred by MeMurry have been here since the opening «lay in 1921. and f«»r that reason we love everything about the campus all the more, because we have been here to see and to help it grow. We will watch with ever-increasing interest the phenomenal growth that we expert will continue to appear in our beloved Alma Mater. -22-

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I.KI. M K SKINNKK Fort Stockton E.hcush Best II Round l.iiI '21: alrdielorian Junior College 24: Editor War Whoop 26; President Pre » Club '26; Methodist Student Federation '26: (Quartet 26; Pre«i- dent Sigma ’25; Hunt il.ill Council 24: Claw Secretary 24. 2- ». ‘26; President Me,Murry Kpworth league; Orchestra '24; Tenni» 24. 25. '26; Wai Whoop Stall 24; Totem Stall '25; Choral (Huh 24. 25. 26; iVhate 24. 25. 26. I-ela Mae » thought are hidden beneath a calm surface, hut her purpose is a» true u» the majestic march ol a deep river, which remain» within it» natural Itoiind». hut overcome obstacle with a patience that wear away all resilience. Skinner i» loyalty itself. With her it i Mt Murry first. Ia»f and always, and «he ha« been responsible for the surer ol many undertaking . She i a natural leader, and her sincerity and good sport»- man«hip have won for her the love and admiration ol the faculty and the entire student body. Cl VICK II. MF. VDOH , tiiicnc SctKNCK War Whoop Staff 24; Orchestra '24. 25: Hnnd 24. 25. 21»: (Juarfct 25; (dee Club 25. 26; Totem Staff 25; I II 1C; Fro; Preacher’s Kid Club; Business (Hub; Vice-President Student» Vssocialion ’25; Student »«i«tanl ‘26; Manager Totem '26; Tres» C Hub. V rolling stone may not be much of a mo»» gatherer, but it acquire a beautiful polish, (.'lark i «piiet and unassuming, but i» always on hand when needed. One might think that the manager of The Totem believe» that “»|K ech i» great, but silence i golden.” hut several Hunt Hall damsel know belter. lie ha honcstlv earned hi nickname, “Chemistry Shark.' and ha been the guiding «tar of several Fish in Biology. Meador i» a hard, sternly worker, and one of the l e«t sport Mi Mum has ever known. -24—