McMurry University - Totem Yearbook (Abilene, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 228 of the 1927 volume:

7Ae TOTEM 1027 RALPH STEEN EAitor MORRIS HODGES Manager Order of Books College Classes College Year Queens Organizations Athletics Judge Lynch Foreword There have been two outstanding pur- poses in the preparation of this book. One has been to cause you to remember some of the achievements and events in the history of our own West Texas. The other has been to chronicle the events of the school year in such a way that the 1927 TOTEM will bring you memories of the days spent in McYlt rky Coixecf. as often as you turn its pages. Dedication To The Spirit of Progress that has made possible I lit development of West Texas, ami to WILLIAM CURRY HOLDEN because he personifies that spirit: in his inspi- rational and cultural influence upon the student body, in his work for the advancement of Mo- Mlrky College, in his leadership in student activities, and in his invaluable research in the field of West Texas History. Djft Qj 4 I- Nl. = vg VD co ■■fc -cASy-M sc M hi- 'c riPTA-re-ffvaF u� rv- x iv wp THE COLLEGE nF !fe Tsi o 'X Hg-u� 4 3T --— PRESIDENTS HOME i i : GYMNASIUM —9- -0 ---= 5 ! Si TTOTEM 1 ) 2 7 President J. W. Hunt -10- 2 VA2 i 't J ■oo t -EH 05 i S t1 K □- HXK tot'em 19 7 X X 1 1 x A CO La l T Y V 8 The President s Message To the Students and Patrons ok Mo.VIurry College, Greetings: The progress and advancement which has characterized Mc.Murry since it was founded in 1923, and which has hecn so gratifying to those responsible for the management of the school and to its friends and patrons everywhere, has continued. This progress is due to the efficient work of a faculty that cannot he surpassed in West Texas, to the unstinted devotion of a capable board of directors, and to the active friendship of many others who arc interested in the welfare of the institution. We believe that the only successful life is the life wherein the God of Israel is supreme, ami where the will of the Master is given precedence over all desires for worldly gain, and popular fame. W e believe that it is necessary that young people be equipped with a command of the language, a comprehensive background of history, an understanding of the sciences, and a general knowledge of the other liberal arts. We believe that it is more important that they be followers of the Christ who died that all might live. McMurry College is dedicated to the cause of Christian education. In an age when the forces of evil are becoming more efficientl organized than ever lx - fore, and where temptation is present on every hand, it is more necessary than ever that the church college lake its place in the field ami do its work for the master. We invite the people of West Texas to semi their young people to us. where they will be surrounded by the inspiring influence of a Christian faculty, and the religious atmosphere sponsored by a consecrated Life Service Band ami Lay Activities Club, and where they may be trained for a glorious service in the work of Jesus the Christ. The moral and religious influence of this great center of good in Western Texas is yearly becoming greater, as more ami more students leave its halls to carry the high moral standards of consecrated Christian lives to pulpit, school room, and the business world. For the first time a class is going out of the institution whose members have done all of their college work here. The President rejoices with you in your achieve- ment. and extends to you his prayers and best wishes. Sincerely your brother. J. W. Hi nt. —11— X X I r1! A CO A T 4 Y V 9 o F X-V 5 f O 5 V z_ -12— -v 'TOTEM 9 27 JKVNIK TATK. M. A. t at hr ninths. MDMA SKVMOI K BOUWKI.L B. A. SSISTAMT DRAN Assistant in Education o FLOYD W. IMCC. M. A.. It. I). little anil Religious Education W. C. CAMKHON. M. . Languages I A Y A GO A 1 T Y Y ■H 9 —13— 4 X X I Y A oo 2 T Y V 9 TOTEM 19 7 LEROY C. CLASS. f. S. Sfirnrr scon 11: mm: iiinks. m. . Assistant in htnguages w ii.uk m k ciiristophkil II. . Assistant in English MRS. . is. McKKOWV II. . Librarian X X Y A CO A 2 Y V |9 nroTEM 19 27 I!. M. MKDI.KV. B. . A thirties MIWIK M K M RTI . B. A. Assistant in Science X X I r1! Y A X| X I rV LA Y 1 T Y V 9 ' TOTEM 9? 7 r. fr. i ? 1 ; rs’v 1 Ki) 1 u n wvi.if Dkan of Kin� ; A ins Voice rilOM S HOOD SIMPSON Director of I’iano UK NTH1CK STORY Violin I.ILU W MORRISON. II. M. Piano X !x ii rS Y GO .A 2 4 Y Y 9 -0 tot'em 19 27 Phinmi'u ok Till: cai� � :mv Innlans kriftlish I -17- EVERETT M. SHEPHERD. II. . c |ll.MY SCIENCE AM� lllSTOM Innil Director U L ° X X I rh Y A «H 9 O A nro EM 19 27 i rh A GO LEI.A MAE SKINNER. R. . Director Physical Education for If omen Assistant in Spanish MARA HELEN LATHAM. R. . Academy Mathematics and History X I r1! Y A A � 1 T Y V 9 - 1 - 3ML E3 o-- X X I r i 1 u Y V 9 O tcSt'em 1937 — MRS. S. C CAGE Dean of Women MRS. C. R. TRACY Hostes President Hall MRS. i siK SHEPHERD Matron Hoys' Dormitory X x| XI r1! !y 00 a r Y V O O 3 L 5 5 o---- X X I r l 1 oo A 1 T Y V 9 TOT EM � 9? 7 Alma Mater II ay oat on the Wains of Texas 'Mill its jiehls of grain. Stands our cherished lima Mater Sing of her again. Chorus Hail. h'Murry, dear Mr Murry, Loud we sing of thee. Ilail to thee our lima Mater, Hail, all hail, to thee. The Maroon and White are floating Toward the shy of blue. Help us to our Alina Mater Ever to he true. Chorus Hail, Me Murry, dear McMurry. Loud we sing of thee. Hail to thee our lima Mater. Hail, all hail, to thee. Majesty and love and honor All before thee bow; Met er shall thy spirit perish. I otr thy children non. Chorus Hail. McMurry, dear McMurry, Loud we sing of thee, Ilail to thee our Alma Mater, Hail, all hail, to thee. A H1 9 —20— 3 v L V y z ryj hTT !� N H) A3.X. c i-jTg CLASSES X IX 1 V V V ■H 9 o —-21— r 4—5 : V 5 o— i X X I r1! 1 A GO A 1 T Y V 8 9 TOT EM lilZ_ HAZEL ARNOLD. B. . A hilt nr Eni.u-h Student Assistant ’2f . ’27: Literary Editor TOTEM '26, 27: Scholarship Society; Spanish (Hub; Pres- Club; Secre- tary Senior Claw ’27: President Sigma ’2( . ’27. You never shall take her without her answer. Unless you lake her with- out her tongue. Hazel came to us when sl� e wa. a Junior, and haa made quite a reputation for herself a- a dependable girl, a hard worker and a- one of “those loudest girls in chool.” However, the latter should l e attributed to her environment, and. besides, people are not nick-named unl - they are well liked! Her sense of humor and her -mile, that is always present, have won for Hazel inanv friends who will never forget her sunny disposition. Because of her firm opinion in all things, it may well be -aid. “Her yea- are yeas, and her nays are nays.” LILLIAN BELL. B. A. Abilene Srwtsii Alpha: . II. S. (.lid : La l! oradu: Scholar-hip Society '27: Orchestra ’25. 2( . '21. Her fingers go. when they move In note. Through measures fine, as she marches them o'er The yielding planks of the ivory floor. Although she i- heard only when she get- to the piano, no one ever wonders who will make “the only A if Lillian i- in the class. She i- just a preacher’s kid. but she i- also a genius and an eighth wonder, for -he ha- finished a four year's college course in three years, and lui- -|� enl her spare time in training “the unskilled fingers. No one ever saw Lillian “peeved” about anything. She goes right on in the even tenor of her way. attending to her own business and expecting everyone else to do the -anie. Every body loves her, and depends upon her. ftj X X X r1! Y A CO A X Y Y 9 O o _________________ 2JV Z 0----------- TCnpEM 19-J7 X X I 1 A GO A « X T Y V 9 P kdcar DAVIS. fi. . Abilene History Press Club; Poetry Club; Philo. Edgar began his search for higher edu- ration in Clarendon College, and was graduated from that institution in 1924. He has attended McMurry for two summer sessions. Kdgur is a generous chap and roadilv parts with what he knows. This vear he is spending five days each week teaching various and sundry facts to the youngsters of the Central Ward School. Each Satur- day he comes out to the collage, and delves into history file and pedagogy book . His repartee is unusually witty, and he has hidden reserves of dramatic irony for serious occasion� . He never dares to Im- os funny as he can. hut: “A little nonsense now ami then Is relished by the wisest men. If the quantity consumed may he used as a criterion. Kdgur corlainly enjoys the runge delicacy served him on the Senior steak fry . CLIFFORD FRYE. B. A. Abilene Kvu.tsll College Beauty 2.' : Secretary Freshman (.'lass '24; Secretary Sigma '25; Secretary Junior (lias- 26; Press Club; A. H. S. Club; I . T. 1).; Secretary Students' Asso- ciation '27. The trite old saying, last hut not least is not trite at all when twisted around to least, hut not last;’ ami that is Clifford. First in everything that means a good time, and the smallest little maiden on the reservation. Somehow, the sunshine that gave her hair it golden tint has made its way into the very being of our grandest little iMMister; wherever she goes her beaming smile, whether she be talking sense or nonsense, always succeeds in making others happy. Clifford is a capable student, an ideal friend, and a skillful diplomat, for she manages to stay on fairly good terms with the library force and be quite sociable with her friend� at the same time. She ha� more than her share of |tep and good humor. She's a trump, she is! X X I r1! Y A CO A � X T Y Y H 9 —23— HO 5 V 2_ 5 ! Vi X X I 1 1 Y ft 00 r 1 T Y Y to tem 19 27 151.IK CAI5NKI5. B. B. A. Lake C reek Bi IM S Administration Ba «-biill '24; M� hi Popular Boy '24: Clee Club; Dramatic Club; President Philo 25; A ell l.eader 24. 25. '26. '27: Junior Chief I. II. 15. '26. '27; President Junior Cias� ‘26: Vice-President Senior Class; Manager Totkm '24. Honesty, ability. and courage have given “Jew a place in Mc.Murry that fen others could fill. For four year� , with bis pep and determination, be has helped lead the Indians to victory. His business ability i shown by his manag «nent of the book store for four year . When something needs to be done, and done right. Arlie i� Called. He is loyalty itself. W ith him it is Mc- Murry first, last, und always, and lie has given hi Ih s| to bis Alma Mater. Blended with these qualities he has personality, magnetism, and charm that make him a general favorite with the student body. Come on ftanft. Fifteen for Indians. Hire it to 'em ftang. l. Ml IIAYTKK. B. . Altile nr Knclish Sigma; Scholarship Society; l-a Albor- uda '26. ‘27. friend like Alvali is a joy forever. Her modesty is a candle to her merit, and her daily life is a manifestation of her kind- ness. She came to us as a Junior, and during these two years her level bead, her helping hand, and her sympathetic heart have won the confidence and admiration of every- one with whom she bus been associated. Alvali lias always been interested in music and the cultural things of life, but she seem� to In going back on her train- ing. for it is rumored tliat she contemplates entering the |� .iiltrv business. The bane of her existence is an education Course, and we have | ccn told that she doe not intend to teach Old Knglish. She believes with all her heart, that: It's flood to hr merry and uise; lt' flood to he honest and true. X X I A Y A c A X T Y Y 9 9 —24— a A 1 T Y V H 9 History Life Service Band; Mcthodi-l Student I'Vderalion: Scholarship Sn-ietv; Debate '25. Norman is one of those fellow- who In-- lieve in the enchantment of distance Way hack in 1923 when McMurry was planning to open its doors for the first time, he heard of the new college. and decided to cast Ids lot hem He has lieen here ever since, and this year will see the completion of his college course. He is only one of the many students who have come to McMurry for the pur- pose of fitting 11 mm selves to carry the gospel to the four corner- of the earth. He has been in charge of the church at (.cudent thi- year, ami for that reason ha- not been able to take an active port in student activities. In years past, however, he ha- played a lending role in the forensic activitie- of the college, ami has been in- strumental in winning more than one de- bate for McMurry. Some day he may In-ar the title of Bi-hop Hnoklaml. Mathematics Preacher’s Kids' Club: Alpha; Treasurer Scholarship Society. She needs no eulogy; she speaks jot herself. Lucilc is our youngest Senior, and we are proud of her. Her pet aversion is a •Senior -leak fry. and her hobby is buying refill- for her Lara Nome vanity. She i« witty and wise, and Iter wisdom is used to wheedle BV out of her instructors. Polly was never known to lake part in any -ludent activity, other than wit- nessing football or basket ball games, and then -lie was trying to select the visiting player who most nearly approached her ideal of masculine perfection. If degrees were uwarded in brilliant repartee. Lucilc would certainly receive one, but her wit is delightful even though it sometimes stings. When -he dons Senior regalia, she is dignity personified, but she is Lucilc ju� t the same. X X I Y ft c A � 1 Y Y 9 P o TO?EM X X I r1! I 00 A 1 T Y V 8 9 MOKItlS I.KDCKK. It. . Sutlan Enw.ish I. II. K.; Prriw Club; V icc-President Sophomore Class ''IS: Manager Wak Whoop '27. Civilization brains and end with work. Morris did not begin it. and ha no inten- tion of ending it. but in spite of this marvelous gift, hr is such an all around good sport that everybody loves him. lie came to us from Meridian Junior College in 1924, ami has proved his worth as a capable student and an admirable friend. “RudyV’ mastery of his mother tongue, us well os his wonderful manipulation of a friendly smile and lovely dimples have enabled him to break all former records a« a Wak Whoop business manager. Itecause of his influence with certain committees with whom he has often met. we predict for him a most successful future as an interpreter of legal statutes and u convincor of the mighty twelve. Morris is u muster i f the art of shirking, and usually makes “ A” in his campus- ology course. KI.FI.KDA MARTIN. I� . . Abilrnr Km.i.isii Alpha; Student Assistant ’26. Klfledu is another three-year product, who joined our group in the spring term '26. She was regularly initiated into the gang at the first steak fry of the year, at old Fort Phuntom Hill. Others who shared the fun might tell you the par- ticulars of the case. She hu« proved herself to In u real sport, a good pul. a loyal classmate, and a true friend to everyone. She studies, but not too hard; is serious, but knows how to luugh. Although an English major. Klfleda is greatly interested in a certain line of jewelry, and it is quite probable that she will open a shop at Carbon. She doesn’t talk much about her ambitions, localise she believe that sometimes speeches are great, but very often silence are greater. She joined in the fight ugainst ignorance for several months last year, and taught l.atin in the academy, and a usual she was successful. -26- s Y-v o Oi - -EH«SS K H x K T'CVT EM 19 27 Jl AN MASON. H. . Abilene N K MATHEWS. B. . Abilene A T Y V English Life Service Bund; Dramatic Club. Who will lake Juan’s place as a col- lector of material for scrap books? He rends more magazines and brings in more current articles dealing with the world's IS real writers, than any other two students in MeMurry. He was admitted into the irilte in 1923 when he came over from A. C. C. with a transcript that carried more A’s” than a teacher's attendance report on April Fool’s Day. He stopped off f«� r a while to enjoy the thrills of the teaching pro- fession: but he came back to the old teepee to learn better how to hit his mark, before he should start out on the journey of life where he will find plenty of game and plenty of hunters as well. Juan was never known to waste even one little minute. Sowhere a busier man there i.s. Anti vet he seems busier than he is. 9 English Secretary Sigma '21; Press Club; Home Economics Club; War Whoop Staff '24. '25; Editor Gallkon ’27; Dramatic Club; A. If. S. Club. Always ready to giggle. Always ready for fun: Hut when you mention studying. Anne's always ready to run. She makes 'A’s” just I ho same. Her glowing smiles and sunny disposition effer- vesce in fun ami gaycty. Extremely optim- istic and energetic, Anne strives to do her best. and is not content without the best results. It is rumored that Anne is dreaming of the future, but circumstances often alter cases. One who possesses talent, ability, and desirable initiative, which is the case with Anne, is sure to rise to the utmost heights of fame. Her dramatic accom- plishments alone will, no doubt, win for her a worthy position in life, Anne was a member of McMurry’s first freshman class and has done her share in establishing tradition. % -27- «o £ s B K H X X ' tcttFem � 9 7 . PAN. MEDLEY. B. Abilene Scikxck M STI NEWTON. B. (Irons (.u! IllSTIlKS A 1 T Y V 9 I. II. K.; Krd Heads; Clec Null; Sport Kdiior Totem ’27. When it cornea |o rounding up for ii «■la- - Hireling. Paul can lay an experienced cowhand in the shade. Hr think it’ ju t hi time for howling. Thai may hr. a hr i� a sort of maverick, having strayed off io A. M. for hi- junior year. Paul is a capable -indent. a careful workman, and a real friend; having won ihr approval of all of hi teacher , the admiration of hi da-mate , ami the confi- dence arid rrwpect of everyone who ha come to know him. Hr ha hud experience in everything from journalism to engineering. When time hang heavily on hi hand lie tukc a fling at oratory, and when there i nothing else to do lie devote some time to one of hi science courses. Let it hr remem Ik red that Paul da c cumpu ology a a science. Hi motto is. “Look wise and the world will never find you «nil. Football '24, ’25. '26; Basketball ’26; Vice-President Student ’ Association '26; Wise Man I. II. B. ’26. '27; filer Club; Dramatic Club; Quartet '24; Vice-Presi- dent Junior f.'la '26; Life Service Band. Newt i the man with the million dollar smile. Hi pleasing personality, which seem to radiate joy into the very lieing of every person associated with him. ha oasily won for him a berth with the human tonic dispenser . Whether it ha been «trapping u frosb. fighting the Matadors, or preaching a sermon. .Newt always came out with fly- ing colors. Filtering the hull of fame with a water- melon and leaving in due time with a «heep-skin. he show off the country.” Mount Vernon hail it Washington. Strat- ford-on-Avon it Shakespeare. o who knows but that Cross Cut will have it celebrity'( Austin ha the ability and the initiative necessary for success, and we believe that he i« travelling the right road. X X I i i 1 A CO A 1 4 Y V H 9 o 3 v L -2� - .jn? o A CO A I T Y V H 9 EDITH OIX)M. B. A. Clytie English Mpliu; Pep Squail; I. T. I).; Gdlrge Beauty '24; Most Popular (iirl ‘2.’� ; Choral Club; College Quartet ’27; Treble Clef; .Senior Queen '27. Eililli is another of those who registered on tliai first day. way buck in Septeml� er. 1 23. The same -wool disposition that eniised her to Ik fleeted the first College Beauty lias made her one of the mo-t popular co-eds in the years that have fol- lowed. The Class of '27 could not gel along without such a member as this little lady. .She is not only beautiful and lovable, but capable and talented u - well. She Inis done her hit in the choral club ever since it was organized, and a- a mcmlier of other organizations, she has proved her worth. Yes. She is going to teach school- for a while. Edith is everybody’}� friend, and when she goes away McMurry will have lost a great little joy spreader, and the world will have gained through McMurry'� loss. JEWELL POSEY. B. . Abilene English Secretary Students’ ssoeiation ’26; Literary Editor Totkm ‘24. ’25; Feature Editor War Whooi ’26. '27; President Alpha '24. ’25; Life Service Bund; Metho- dist Student Federation; Pr (dub: La Mboraila; Scholarship Society. If past achievement point� to future sur- cess. Jewell will certainly command a great influence in the world. She is one of thr few people in whom i blended scholarship and practical ability. During her four years in McMurry she has corralled so many “AV that a B feels out of place on her card; and whilo making such grades b these she has taken a leading part in student activities, and has spent several hours each day in the office. Through her friendly courtesy she has gained the friendship of the entire student body. There aro some things that should not be told, and you may guess with us as to her plans for the future, and join with us in wishing her success. O —29— o oo± -C-Eh oSS S B K H x K J( Y X X I TOT EM 19 7 GO , « 1 T Y |v n 9 DON l.l) HI WON. B. . Abilene Spanish (Mr� ' (Hub ’24, ’25; I js Alborada; Life Service Band; Student Assistant 26, ’27. Donald is a profess! woman balrr and a confirmed old bachelor. Hr rvrn like� cats. which is positive proof of bis devotion to single blessedness. .Seriously tbough, bis real interests lir along the lin « of music and language. Hr got some practical experience in using Spanish whrn hr taught in a mission school in Mexico la� t year. Sincr last summer hr ha been trying to teach academy students to ostudiar espanol. He i� quite a talented pianist, plays a pipe organ and comet, sings bass with a vim. and sometimes indulges in oratory. Donald is also somewhat of a newspaper man. and has born working for the Morning News for several months. He i planning to do graduate work in one of the largest universities of the east next year. If nothing happens lie will be a bishop. HOt STON SELF. B. . Abilene. History Football ’25. ’24. '25; President .Sopho- more (Hass '26; Big Chief I. II. It.: College Orator 24: Debate ’25. ’26. '27: Dramatic (Hub: (dee Club: Best Nil Bound Boy ’25; President .Students' Association ’27: Papoose Coach. He is not wise who tells his wife nil he knows. Houston has the distinction of being the first Senior to abandon single blessed- ness. but we were not surprised as lie is u leader in many fields. He lias held down almost • very |x sition in school, from President of the Students' Association to Coach of the Paimoses. ami under his able leadership all of them have attained success. He may not In speaker of the house, but we predict for him a brilliant future because of his ready wit. his peculiar sense of humor, and his wonderful initiative, lie plans to make the ministry his life work, ami his eloquence and sincerity will surely make him a valuable man. -30- -° 5 V ?_ %£'■ U 5 r A I T Y V g History President Senior Clo«s: Tot� :m Staff ’25; Kditor Totkm '26. '27; -M� ciate Editor War Whoop ’27: Debate ’26. '27; President Debate (Hub; I. H. It.: Press Club; Glee (Hub: Students' Associa- tion '26. Kditor. orator, student, fan: all together make thi- little man. lie knows a little of everything from pithecanthropus erectus to Zooroast rianism. and has a solution for every problem. He is especially interested in the goofyh’ptic movement in college . Italph is a hard worker, and a man who dons his own thinking. When he says he will do a thing it is as good as done, lie does not know anything about failure, and should he come face to face with the creature, he would stare hint out of coun- tenance. lie’s an ideal sort of all round good fellow, and ho is everybody's friend. He studies when there is nothing else to lx- done. English Editor Totkm ’24; I. II. I� .; Football '23; Quartet '24; Glee Club ’24: Best All Hound Boy ’24. .4 1 honest man with worlds of pep and vim, I pleasant smile without, and a warm heart uithin. The old man” came to the reservation as a transfer from Wesley College at Greenville the first year of the existence of McMurry College, and was one of the first graduates ,,f the Junior College. After finishing his Junior College work here he went to . M. College for a course in engineering, but has returned to lake his degree from McMurry. L«i has alwav- Ix-en a hard worker and a good student, as well a� a loyal booster for everything that is for the good of the school. He engineered the first edition of the Totkm. and everything that he does is done well. Leo is still enjoying the privileges of a single man. but we must rtvnembcr that time changes all things. A � 1 T Y V 9 Q O a rh i TOTEM __19 7 Senior Class History When the old stage coach. College Life, lumbered into the station. Freshman, in .September of 1923. seventy-six green and ini xperience l passengers climbed on. Being the first freshmen in the institution, we missed some of the delightful experi- ences usually enjoyed by slimes, hut by the end of the year marvelous changes had taken place. The green had failed to a mere lint, and we were beginning 1«� feel our importance in the world. By the time the old bus had arrived at Sophomore, death had claimed two of our number, several hail stopped in tin fields of pedagogy, ami others had got off at different places for various reasons. The gayeties of the festivities as well as severe sieges of inspection and successful attempts to gain recognition contributed to a perfect school year. X IX X A Y A £ l T Y V 9 During our sojourn in Juniorville we dropped the last traces of Freshman frivolity ami Sophomore pride, and endowed ourselves with a more digniTicd and tolerant attitude. The Juniors in action were a mighty force of pep and enthusiasm, and with Professor William Lurry Holden as sponsor, we directed our efforts to the task of setting the pace for everything else on the campus, and we did. When September 26 found the same group at a new station. Mr. Holden was unanimously elected Senior sponsor, and the first class function was a steak fry at old Fort Phantom Hill. Senior kodaking trips, other steak fries, teas, banquets, and other activities have made a full program: hut true greatness always rises to the occasion, so we confidently expect to make the last station. C.ommcnce- ment, in fair style. In spite of the whirlwinds of pop quizzes and storms of mid-terms and finals, the occasional showers of social events and the springs of friendship and school spirit have kept us optimistic and have made school life pleasant. On the whole, our four years have been happy ones, and doubtless we shall look back to them with pleasure in years to come. Our associations have a big place in our hearts, and it is with a feeling of mingled regret and joy that the passengers of old ?27, the first four-year graduates of the Senior College, see the final stop come into sight. Our sincere hope is that we have left McMurry better than we found her, ami that we may carry her good influence with us through life in a bigger world. .A T Y V 9 tctFem 19 7 - . GO A (iii.MKR Addison........................................................................Canadian I. II. I(.; Pr«ws Club; Hand ‘2.” . '2U Chairman Branding lr«m Memorial Committee. Hlimp i a great part of the Junior Class. ami In excel Is in anything he attempt- football. ba«chall or journalism. Everyone read- hi Philosophy in the ar Whoop, CO J 1 T Y V 8 9 Ruth Baldwin............................................................Fort Chad bourne Alpha; President Student� Council ’27; Choral Club; Pep Squad. Ruth, with her red curls and that indomitable of spirit of do or dir has made many friend- since her arrival on MeMurry’s campus. She i- a loyal friend, and one who i- attentive to Hell- at all times. Karl Bowkrs..........................................................................Abilene I. H. K.; Baseball 25. '26; Football ’25. ‘26. Earl, the famous Indian f H thall player and campus -heik. i- a great favorite among the -ludent . Besides his daring feat- on the grid. Earl ha- displayed his nerve by studying French along with his coiir-e- in campusology. Wilma Brash ear...................................................................Tahokn Alpha: Home Economics Club. Her majesty. Queen Wilma of the House of Bras hear, saw fit to absent herself from the Kingdom of Junior Day- at the close of the fall term. Physical beauty was not her only good point, for she has been known to study in «lay- gone by. 1 41 Y V 9 Q -0 -34— A I T Y V I. II. R.; A. H. S. Club; Baseball 26; Football 23. '24. 25. ’26. After lettering in football for the fourth time- since MeMurry’s opening. Cecil decided that Professor was tlit' only proper title for him. and lo- immediately look up the task of en- lightening the student of fair Kldorado. Oliver Bush.............................................................................Abilene Rand ’26. 27; Orchestra; Glee Club: Treble (lief; Manager Rand. We haven’t heard of “Ma electrocuting any of the inmate� of Bailey nnrx yet. but we're '•ire that’� not because he doesn't know enough ulmiil electricity to do it. He and that College Ford may be inseparables, and surely its |je t for what would that Ford be like without Oliver. Mrs. Vesta Christmas..........................................................Abilene Alpha. Outstanding? Yes. in that she is the only girl in the class who is |� eminnently attached. She joined the class a- a Sophomore hailing from Missouri. She has reversed the adage and shown us that she is a brilliant student and a lovely character. She i- so fond of school that she never wants to finish. 9 Gerald Collinsworth............................................................Winters Students’ Association; Rand ’25. '26. '27; Orchestra; Dramatic Club. Geraldine is another member of the class who failed to register with us for the Winter term. Some have thought that his frequent week-end visit- are intended for his sister but -he doesn’t stay in President Hall, does she? %- pr o Y A CO A 9 CO Grace Lee Cranston Merkel Y V Alpha; Ari Club; T. I. I .; Pep Squad. The hlu� hing girl with ihe fascination smile came to the Indian Krumalion from the small town west of u« which is famous for its beauties. She isn’t afraid of anything not even work—but she doesn’t like to stay around it. Connie Davis............................................................................Abilene Alpha; Stud tils’ Association; A. II. S. Club. Connie came into the land of Juniordom at the beginning of the Winter term. That fight- ing spirit of hers, along with her outstanding ability to play the game well, has won not only many tennis matches for her. hut the love and respect of all those with whom she has licen associated, as well. Ovid Donaldson.................................................................Tahoku First Chief. I. II. it.; Football '24. ’25. '26: Baseball '25. ’26; Basketball 26. '27. Don is the man who. « a Freshman, led his class to glorious victory over the despised upper classmen. In football, basket hall, and baseball he has given hi� best. Some have hinted that he has literary ability. Proxy call� it | netry. 9 Alfred Freeman...................................................................Munday I. H. K.; A. H. S. Club President Lay Activities Club; Band. Papa has recently changed his name to “Buffalo because he ha� Itecome � uch an authority on «ource of fuel in the early days of Texas. He is interested in Lay Activities, collection of certain types of pictures, and declare working in a shoe store ha its good point� . -36- 5ML J 5 8 OO 1 -E B os 5 s B K CO I r Y V IKis Graham...................................................................Abilene Sigma. Kvervbody like- Iri� . She «lue� mil waste loo many words. hut i- always smiling. In her we have a girl of -Wiling worth, a loyal friend, a capable «•indent, and a perfect lady. Simmon� ’ loss was Mc.Murry’s gain when she came to us this year. Hazel Hamilton................................................................Abilene Sicmn: Choral Club; I«a Alborada. Someone bus voted t laze I t«i hr the champeen growler when it comes to anything in con- niption with the faculty, hut she makes '� . She i- a loyal Junior, and you'll always find her smiling when there i- a sunrise hreakfa-t in sight. She i- a true � jH� rt ami a scholar a- well. Wallace Hill .......... Sylvester I. H. K.; President Junior Class 27; Totem Staff '2k: Knot hull '23. 24. 25. '26; ila-ehall ’24. ’2.r� . ’2f ; Basket Ball 25. ’26. Beil i- the ideul Junior and for that reason we made him our President, in which capacity he has served us well. Besides lieing a star in athletics, he is a favorite with the ladies. 9 Morris Hodces...............................................................................Abilene I. II. H.: Assistant Business Manager Totem 26; Business .Manager Totem; Pres- Club: - If. S. Club. “The man with the heart breaking -mile” came to us from Abilene High School anil has been prominent in student activities ever since. Mas’’ doesn't make much noise hut he would like one thorn all” for his own regardless of the hundreds of roses in sight. A I Y V ■H 9 o To4 EM 1917 Tom C. Holden............................................................... Tuscola I. H. K.; Band '25. '26. '21. Calloway is a {(real thinker. His motto i«: Think twico before you speak, and then don't speak unless you huvr a surplus. He is the kind of fellow whom everybody mils friend. F.dcar Irvine Fori IF ortli l.ife Service Bund; State Treasurer M. S. K.; Press (Tub: Dramatic Club; War Whoop Staff '26; Scholarship Society; Business Mnnuger Galleon. When Kdgur wants to do a thing lie does it. This is shown in his ability to put the Galleon over the top and make it a self-supporting magazine. Homer Johnson..............................Abilene Band '21. ’25. Our greatest business man. who is now proprietor of the famous Indian Tailor Shop, ho helped to put Me.Murry � n the map in more ways than one. He is an athlete, musician, and a capable student, and i - pressing on towurd that sheepskin. Pearl I.AND .......... Grand Saline Sigma: Scholarship Society. most mpublc young lady indeed! Surely she is n scholar, and along with her literary work she has found time to make friends who admire greatly this stately brown-eyed girl. GO A I 4 Y V 9 o —38— 5 5 GO E. I). I.ANDRETH I bilene A I T Lift Service Rand. When Flitter comes in fur his eight o’clock classe , everyone heaves a sigh of relief for they know that thirty minute of the period is gone. He is a good sport ami has won the admiration and confidence of everyone. Earl Martin..........................................................................Wesiover I. II. K. Shorty takes great pleasure in helping the Kish to enjoy their first year of college life. Ho is Rule hut loud and believe that if you l«M� k loud the world will never find you out no matter how much you say. Y V Robert Martin................................................................ Abilene Rob is another of our business men. lie’s proved himself to be a loyal Junior as he was a Freshman three years ago. Class meetings and shindig always lack something when Rob is not there with that Ford. 9 Viola Martin.................................................................Westover Alpha: Life Service Rand; Student Council; Art Club. Viola i another member of the eln « win attained its high rank in January. She ha had an important part in the religious life of the college and on the Student Council. She’ll never be unpopular with the Slimes for mistreating them. O oot -EHojSSpiK H x K SCS a I T Y V Sigma; Home Kmnomic� Cliui� : Pep Squad; Treble Clef; Choral Club. Kverybndy love Meador for her noble eliaraeler and happy disposition. She is one of the feu uho are able to finish their four year college w..rk in three year . She ha always had a prominent part in student activities. Martha Medley.....................................................................Abilene .Sigma: I .a Mlmrada. A frank little girl and smart a well i- Martha. She olv« � her own problem in her own wav and it matter� little to her how the other fellow may run hi business but let him lx ware of attempting to meddle in Martha � affair . J. B. Murray Jr.....................................................................Abilene A. H. S. Club. J. U. Marled the id � of counting lurdie a cut for he wa never known to get to class on time, lie’ a happy-go-lucky sort of fellow whose broad smile ami sparkling eye bespeak the good sport tltul he is. 9 Corine McReynolds................................................ . . Canyon Sigma Yell leader; rt Club; Dramatic Club; Pep Squad. Corine came to u from Canyon and the day of her arrival was a lucky one for 11� . She Iio � e� se� one of those likeable disposition that you read about more often than you see. and the gift of making real friend� is one of her strong point . She is a capable ami efficient a she is loveable. A I M Y V ■Hi 9 o X IA CO LA 1 T Y V Earl Nowun........................................................Rocky, Oklahoma Student —ocialion; Asoislanl Kililor Tolriu; Life Service Rand; Trra urrr | rr-s Jlul� : Debate ’26. 27; Expression Studio (Hub. Tbr Junior Clans proudly lay� claim to ibis intercollegiate debater. Tlie fellow who has Karl for a friend. certainly ha- a true one. and lie doesn't -teal caps even if some Freshmen do think lie doe-. He i« a real gentleman. Dorothy Sanders.................................................................Abilene Sigma; Choral (Hub. Dorothy in her quiet unassuming way. has iqient three years in McMurry gaining knowl- edge, making friends, and smiling. She ha labored faithfully in various -tudent organizations, answering their every demand for service. Lloyd Sanders........................................................................Dublin Life Service Hand: Methodist Student Federation. Lloyd «lid not return in Jnnuury. an«l needles- to say lie has Ireen missed. The active part he has taken in the religious life of the college has proved to u that l.lovil is a true Christian gentleman. A � X Y V 8 9, Booc Sears.................................................................................Merkel Secretary ami Treasurer Junior (Has.-; Mpha; Horne Economies (Hub; Art Club; Treble Clef; Choral Club; Totem Querti '26. '27. Hoog i- not only lieautiful of face but of soul. She ha- received many honors in lieauty contests and won local fame with her voire, but she never bends to flattory and believes to have u friend you must lie one. a 9 X X I r1! A 00 A 1 T Y V 9 TO EM 19 7 Mary Eula Sears Merkel Alpha; Art Club; Treble Clief: Choral (Huh. This clever, charming Mi-- with her dignity urn! delirato «enw of humor will always rank a- one of our real friends, for. Red hair anti freckle she tliil not miniI; To little hoys she u:as aheays kind. Jessie Stem. ('olo rin to Sigma; Student ’ - oriation '2T ; Life S-rviro Hand; Methodist Student Federation; Press Club; Choral Club. During her three year- here Jessie ha- been a leader in the religious life of the college. The grate-t honor she received was being voted the most consecrated young woman in school. Herbert West............................................................................Olney I. H. 1L; Vice-President Junior Class; Life Service Band; Dramutic (Hub. One of the most amiable and even tempered characters in Mr Murry is Herbert, a most loyul supporter of the college. The DeaconV courage and ability make him a leader in student activities and especially in athletics. Ed Williams.................................................... . G mini bury I. If. K. Eddie is alway- ready when there i- anything on foot that tests the good sportsmanship of Juniors. He realize- that a course in ncient History ha- it drawbacks, but it i- good for a budding civil engineer and like Andy he will call on Min if he gets in deep water. fa X X I rh A GO .A X T Y V 9 p ’5' -42- 5 ! -fK- TOTEM 19 7 r fft 1 n V ; '■ X X X r1! Y A GO y i ■f Y Y ■H 9 o -t ----------0 -S ° %rrrf+f’J i r 5 ir TOTEM X X I rS 1 A CO •A I T Y V 9 as iflr � C . Mf f jf if i - HOWARD ALEXANDER ESTER ALLEN Ahii.km: BH.KNf III IIERT IIKU. (Hit CIiiIi. i II ARLES BISRKK Roc.iirstkk llll.KNK Alpha; Home Economic dub: A. H. S. Club. MONTYE ANDERSON Gorki: Sigma; Art (Huh; Choral duh. 1.1 ELI.A BALDRIDGE Alpha; Baml; Orchestra. (.'men MARVIN BOYD MINNIE BELL BLAINE Amlrnk Alpha; ||. S. duh; Pep Sipijul. THELMA BOLES Cisco Signiu; . II. S. dub; Dramatic duh. Cisco I. S. . B.; M. S. F.; Dramatic (lluh; Glee duh; Quartet ’27; Treble Clef; De- bate 27. X I 1 1 Y A CO A 1 Y Y ■H 9 f 6 I 1 1 r Y V 9 totem i«W ci.kw hrock TOM CAMPBELL Monday War Whoop Staff 26. 27; Secretary IVcw Club. IM BROUN rt Club. IMA BROWN Ahii.knk Sigma: rt Club. IU BY Rl KFORI) 0vA, ° Alpha; A. H. S. Club: Pep S |uad; I . T. I).; I.a lborada. RAY COCKREU . H. S. Club. M.ICK CROSS KATY Cl'RRY . H. S. Club. | l RINK EASTl'S Sipma; Pn� S Club; Inirada. Abilknr Secretary l.a Al- Ahii.knk Ahii.knk Ahii.knk X X I I1! Y A GO A 1 41 Y Y H 9 o - 45— a £ C 0 1 RICHARD FLYNN Whony. N. M. L. S. K.; Dramatic Club. PAULINF. FULTON Abilene Sigma; A. II. S. Club. MAGGIE GEORGE Slaton Alpha; Home Economic� Club. JACK GLENN Benjamin I. H. R. CM APPLE HARDY YNIS GREER Balling� Sigma. TIM GUTHRIE Sky wont I- .S. . II.; College Orator 26. NALDIE HALE Bradshaw VicrvPres. Sophomore Clu � ; I. II. IL; H. S. Club: Football 23. '24. ’25. '2b; Bu'-kelball 'Z ’26. ITASCA HAMILTON Abilene Home Economics Club. Dora L. S. . B.; Prw Club; Dramatic Club; Galleon Staff. J X Y V A % X T Y V . L HARKRIDER I. H. R. Merkel ORYKL HILL I. II. R. Sylvester CO HOLIDAY HAYLEA Norton HERBERT HENDRICKS San Angelo ELLA MAE HOGAN Sron lplia: n Club; Choral Club; Treble Clef. ANTHONY HUNT Abilene I’rr-iilrnt Sophomore Cla .«; I. H. R.; I . S. . R.; . H. S. Club; Football ‘23. 26. A X ANITA HENRY Abilene Sigma; rt Club; Pep Squad. ELIZABETH HUNT Abilene Totem Staff '26. '27; Sigma; L. S. V. B.: Home Economic- Club; Prea� Club; A. H. S. Club; Prr . rt Club; Pro. Dramatic Club; I . T. D.; IVp Squad; I .a Alborada; Choral Club; Treble Clef. SADIE JINK1NS Matador Alpha; Home Economies Club. Y V 9 9 Q p -47— ;.v A 1 T Y V LLOYD JONES Seymour Pre� - (Jul); Pre . I- S. V. It.; Minimi-’ -M.(iation; M. S. K.; T trm Staff '26; Quartet ’26. 27. V. O. KEY. Jk. Lamesa War Whoop Staff ’2i . ’26; Editor War Whoop ’27; I. II. K.; Pre . Prnw Club: Rand. MYRTLE KILL AM Ballincer Sigma; I.. S. V. B. BLR ROW KIRBY hii.km. L S. V. B. PRESTON LICHTFOOT Ahilkm . II. S. Club. ELGENE 1.1 KER Fort Worth War Whoop Staff '26; Totem Staff ’27; I. H. R.; Pre- Club; tiler Club; Treble Clef; Band; Quartet ’26. '27. AI.LENE MITCHELL Abilene lpha; . II. S. Club; Pep Squad. OR 1.0 MITCHELL I.amksa I. II. !L: Football ’25. ‘26; Banket Ball '27. GRADY MORTON Abilene I� S. . B.; Glee Club; Quartet '27: Dramatic Club; Treble Clef. A 9 I 4 Y V 9 9 % 48 J ■: c 2, X X I rh X X to A 1 T Y V K g o CLEO MYEKS Templi: I KUNE McNEILL WTntehs Alpha; Home Ken. Club; St mien l ' Council; Dramatic Club. EDITII PARK Putnam Alpha: Home Eco. Club; rl Club; Treble Clef; Quartet ’27; Pep Squad. ELIZA BETH PARKER Alpha: Home Eeo. Club. MARGARET PARKER Abilene Alpha; Home Eeo. (dub; Art Club. GR ACE POTTS Abilene Alpha: L S. 15.: Home Economic- Club; . II. S. Club: Art Club: Pep Squad; I . T. I). HAZEL RAINBOLT Meukei. Sipma; Home Economics Club; Choral Club; Red Head. MRS. II. B. SELF Abilene Alpha: L. S. A. 15.: Art Club; Home Economics Club. Abilene J. E. SHEAA BERT. Jk. Abilene Vice President Studente Association ’2( . '27: L. S. A. H.; Debate 26. '27. A 5? X H' Y V 9 —49— X X r1! 1 £ GO A 1 T Y V H 9 o RIJDA V. THOMPSON Abilknc Sigma; Home Economic (Hub. LUCILE THORNAL Abilene Alpha: T. I. I'.: Choral (Huh. BEULAH TRACY Bii.K%r Alpha; M. S. F.; Student ’ Council: Pep S |uad; T. I. P.; Treble Clef; Choral (Huh; Dramatic Club. JUAN VILLASANA Eaclk Pass L S. V. B.; U Alborada. MODINA WHITAKER Dora Sigma. NOVIS J. WHITAKER Dora Sigma; l.a Allxirada. LEI.IA WOODARD Ahii.knk Sigma; L S. V. B. BUR NICK YOUNG Abii.km. A. II. S. Club. L C. YOUNG Abilf.ne I. II. R.; Band; S. A. TILUE YOUNG Eldorado lpha; L S. V. B.; M. S. F.; Student ’ Council. o -50- XI X H -C X HI S «s o H 3- - X X IS 1 A to A % X T V 9 TOTEM 19 7 A IDA AMEHSON Abii.enk At GISTA ANDERSON Bronte 1)1 1)1.EA ARDEN Skvmoi b GLADYS ARNOLD Hawlkv OLA ALSTON A krnon ANN A BELL BAILEY Abile.nr VERA BALDWIN Ft. Chaiiboukm: ALICE BEAN Lubbock Ol IDA BEAAERS Abilene HOWARD BELI ROCHESTER BELMONT BISHOP Killeen ETHEL BOLES Cisco Rl III BELL BOREN Snvock OPAL BOWDEN A BILK Nr, Y A 9 1 r CO A « I T Y V 8 9 TOT EM ' I.OI. BBINKI.EA Not. AN EDNA CI.ABIOA Abilene A I.TON BBOOKEBSON Hill, New Mexico IIKI I N CLAYTON SWEETWATER BKEI.EB BBOWN Bn- Lake BK COCKBKM. Abilene SALLY BROWN Merkel LA YKNA COI.MNSWORTH Winters JESSE III UN'S YVi.v; Air. W AVNE COOK Bn. String LUCILLE CALBLE .San Angelo CAROLINE COUCH Abilene Treasurer Freshman Class MATTIE CL ACK Peacock BOBBIE CRAIGHEAD Albany X X I rh Y A CO A X V Y V 9 —A3— = 4- 5 ! o n x! I u !y ft GO A ?? 1 T Y V H 9 TKECIE CROCKETT Abilene M VI l)K DOX1ER Spur GO VI.I.IE CUMMINGS Abilene FANNIE Cl MMINGS Abilf.ne CHRISTINE Cl NNINGHAM Cross Plains HUBERT CURRY Crosbyton HERMAN DAVENPORT Abilene I.OIISE DAVENPORT Abilene I. SIK DE SHA O Abilene GEORGE EBY. Jit. McAllen IRENE EB'i McAllen III BY GRACE KDDI.EM AN Abernathy ROSE FISHER Anson HI BERT FREEM Monday .A X 4 Y V ■H 9 o 54— -° 5 v 2_ vi. 5 ! X X 1 A GO a X T Y V 8 9 M CILLE GIST Abilene V ALLACE GI.KNN Benjamin CHARLES GRAHAM Abilene EDITH (iREEN Abilene ELEANOR GREER Baluncbr AVA GLADYS GRIFFIN Clyde RAYMOND HAND Hemmleimi MILDRED HARKINS Killeen ALINE HARRIS Skymoir LOLA HAYES Whitney JESSIE HAYTER Abilene CLIFTON HENRY Slaton MAMIE HENSLEY Bbonte ELM A HINDS Bit Spring I V V V 9 % V L -55— LA m x T Y V 9 KATHRYN HODGES ABILENE Srrrctary Frrxhnuw (law RAYMOND IHCHKS Anthony. New Mexico VETA HUMPHRIES Knox City MARY HUTCHESON Mere ei. II I.IE PEARI. Ill TSON lOALOIl CONN ISAACS KlJtORADO BRICK JOHNSON VlllI.ENE MARCARKT JONKS Seymour DKSSIK KENNEDY 11ASK M. KATHERINE KIRRA Abilene NN KRAI hiM.woKni M i l l. LEDGER Sudan DON LOCKE Miami ELLIS LOCKE Miami -56- � • ■° Y'Y. -i 5 oot ■ - -E R oj S� SBK HXK GO I T Y V JU.IW LONG La � Chi cks. N. M� :x. STELLA MARTIN Ahii.ink OLETA MARTIN Abiixnk OOt CM.AS MIDDLETON Aiiii.knk IUITII MILLER AniiXNK MABLE MILLS I.orknzo OPAL MORRIS Carbon THELMA MORROW Abernathy CATHERINE MORTON ToVam MADGE McCAl LEA Ahii.km: JOE I- Mr.COMBS Rotax jane McMahan Rohv CAROLYN McNEELA Memphis MERLE NANCE WINTERS 9 X X I Y GO A 1 T Y Y 9 5 ! o oo BENTON NKF.n Winters A «J I f Y V 9 JOE NEELY Abilene FAY OVERBY Eastland (). E. PATTERSON. Jm. Haskell OPAL PATTERSON Clyde EI.DYSS PEEK Putnam TRUMAN PEEK Pcjtnam PAULINE PETTIT Throckmorton ETIIEI. PHILLIPS Wingate KOI LEW W. POSTON Hamilton COLLIN PICKETT Big Lake III «NICE RAMSES Westbrook NELL RANEY Abilene Ul Til l( NKIN Abilene •r 8- 4- 5 f not - -EH«SS K H X K GO I KI REV I.OCKNKV HILTON SHEPHERD Abilene A 1 T Y V CH 9 kkmai.ee rev I.OCKNKV NORA ROBERT Dksdkmona ARLENE SOI DOER Abilene MRS. ROSA SETTLE Abh.knk EDWIN SETTLE Aiiii.knk VIOLA SHARI Abh.knk TOM SHORT Tahoka mum SNEAD Rohkkt Lkk HAZEL SPYKES Hkkmlkicii LOIS STONE Midland BESSIE TERRY Stamford ADA MARY THARP Littlefield o fK- —59— X X H -C H S 5 So H 3- J o o TCnpEM 19 2 7 Tr X X I A Y A GO y $ I T Y Y 8 9 ROBERT THAR I Littlefield IK)ROTHV THOMPSON W Alto CARRIE TRAMMEL ASPERMONT T. J. TURNER Rochester LOLA WALKER Row den LANCE WEBB Ki.oydada GORDON WEBB Sylvester E. B. WHORTON Ri u J. A. WILHITE. Jr. LHEDKRS MRS. GRACE WILLIAMS Sweetwater NELL WILSON Arii.kne II. H. WOODARD Stanton CATHERINE WRIGHT Throckmorton JANIE ALICE WRIGHT Throckmorton x X I A Y A GO A 1 Y Y 9 Q 3 1 -w -xj! r -ooteC-C-ERoi!� S K 3-H X K X X I r1! 1 r CO I T Y V SENIOR ACADEMY El LA LEE CHAIJCER I.OI IS DOUTHIT KATE GARKETT Kolia n Abilene Javton MARVIN HINES JOHN KENNON MARIAN MILLER FREDDA MORTON Colorado Godlky Abilene Abilene V 9 9 XI x H -C X S 3- X X I Hi 1 A 535, TOTEM 19 27 A X T Y V 9 SENIOR ACADEMY l MO n il XKROW Sax m;ej.o Kl M SH HI Abilene KMMA JANK McDAYID IIOl.I.lS KKKN Abilene Knox City F ANN IK BKI.L WILLIAMS Abilene FAN NIK W OODARD Abilene CO 1 ¥ Y V 9 o —65— 0- CO LA x Y V OREL YNTHONY C. BELL JOE BROWN Al BEL BELL FI.EMINU Abilknk Abilknk Abilknk Albany FRANCES O’KELLY CHARLES ROBINSON MERLE TUCKER M RCIE W ESTBROOK Abilknk JAVION Abii.knk l.AMKNA A I Y V H 9 H 9 -64— o ;7a; jj? -. X 3 ? ° XI X H -C H 'iS s� H3-X lO'0 tctFem 1917 rfh iolin Trio Possibly tin youngest am! smallest of McMurrys organi alions is the Violin Trio, created for the purpose of arousing interest in -tring quartet work. I nder the direction of Miss Beatrice Stor . instructor in violin, the trio has done excellent work during the year, anil has been in demand for numbers of church, school, anil city programs, where it has literally covered itself with glory. It is composed of girls from the violin department who are talented musicians os well as representative students of the institu- tion. Because of this the youngest organization is perhaps the most efficient and the smallest is the most perfect. PERSONNEL Miss Beatrice Story. Director: Doris Powki.i.. Irene Jay. Loi'ise Stephens. 5 «!! —66— A 5 ! X X X Y OO A IS X y Y Y 9 p X X I r i X X 00 A 1 T Y V K 9 TOfEM 19 7 Treble Clef One of llie most unique organizations in McMurrv College is the organization of tile voice students known as the “Treble Clef. Kvery student who is taking voice is eligible for membership. The club is scheduled to meet twice each month, and each member i- expected to be present at each meeting. The meeting hours during the year have been devoted to the study of the lives of the world’s greatest singers. In the above picture each student is representing some great star, as he or she appeared in one of their triumphs. Many of the members of the club are not registered for literary work, and many of them are not known by a majority of the stu- dents. but at the same time they are a part of McMurrv, and their efforts have been appreciated and enjoyed many times during the vear in student recitals. o OQt - -EH« .SPK H x X A 1 T Y V 9 Kxpression Studio Club Soon after Mi� Helen McNecly became bead of the Speech Arts Department in Me Murry in September. 1926. she saw the need of a close and helpful association of her private pupils. Healizing the values of an organization that would bring about such a condition she called her students together, and the dream of an (Expression Studio Club became a reality. The club aims to create a feeling of sincere friendship among the members, to study the many phases of expression, and. incidently to furnish fun and entertainment as well as lots of good things to eat. At each of the regular meetings work is done along some line of Speech Arts and the members receive practice for their public appearances. I rider the leadership of Wayne Cook as President the organiza- tion has had a most successful year, each of its objects having been definitely accomplished: and the pleasant association between the instructor and her pupils has filled a need long felt in the depart merit. The President has been greatly assisted by tin other officers who are: Dona Locke, Vice-President: (Elizabeth Hunt. .Secretary- Treasurer: ami Karl Nowlin. Publicity Manager. A V T 4 V V 9 Q o J - - . 5 ! o -A tf I r Y IV 8 9 The Greenwich i I lagers were organized the first week in October for the purpose of creating and holding interest in the work done in the Art Department. Regular meetings are held on every other Tuesday, when the various phases of their work is studied hy the members. During the year the club has been fortunate in having several critics of art speak at these meetings in regard to certain things in its course of study. Sketching lours have been a part of the regular work of the dub. and besides the practice in wielding the pencil ami brush thev have afforded occasions for hikes and camp fire eats a well as ! eing the means by which Miss Louise Drumm, sponsor of the organiza- tion. has become a naturalized West Texan. Among the other events, the sketching tour to Ruffalo Gap and the Art Get-to-Gcther will he remembered as the brighest of bright spots in the course of the school year. The officers of the club are: Elizabeth Hunt, president: Boog Sears, vice-president; Anita Henry, secretary: and Madge McCauley, treasurer. It is the wish of each Greenwich Villager to see the organization carried on in a creditable manner from year to year by the girls who eujov the work. A $ 1 4 Y V H 9 o o TOTEM 1917 r 1 r Y V 9 Boys’ Quartet One � f llie greatest advertising assets any school can have is a good male quartet. Such a quartet can go to many of the towns in the country from which the college draws its students. If their singing is good they make a favorable impression on their audience, and in this way gain friends for the school. Tlie quartet try-out was held late in the first term, and the four successful members of the first quartet were chosen from a field of sixteen contestants. The following boys were chosen to repre- sent the college, as the official McMurry Quartet: Grady Morton, first tenor; Marvin Boyd, second tenor; l.lovd Jones, first bass; Kugene Luker, second bass. In addition to the many short trips made during the year, they made a trip into the Rio Grande Valley. They were gone on this trip for about two weeks, and did some excellent advertising for the college, as well as having an excellent time. X X I rS Y A OO A V X H1 Y V 9 p 'e 70 -X.V 5 r A % I Y V 9 ( iris’ Quartet Tliis group of ('harming entertainers have been very popular this year. They have furnished a large part of the entertainment at a number of banquets, and club functions. They have also made a number of trips to nearby towns. The members of the Quartet, Misses Carolyn MrNeely. Edith Park. Edith Odom, and Beulah Tracy, are all talented musicians: and it is for this reason that their services have been so greatly in demand. They did not appear in chapel very many times during the school year, and most of the students remember them as the group who were so delightfullv entertaining in “The Chanters’ Frolic.” The girls who made up the Quartet are very prominent in Choral ('luh work, and several of them had character parts in “Pickles” when it was presented late in the fall term. A 1 T Y V ■H 9 GO CO A 1 T Y N 9 McMurrv College Orchestra The orchestra is one of McMurry’s new organizations, having been organized in the fail of 192b with a group of sixteen splendid players under the direction of Miss Beatrice Story, instructor in violin. It was organized for the purpose of giving to the students in violin and wind instruments experience in ensemble playing. Numerous successful appearances have been made in formal and informal programs during the year. One of the great incentives to work has been the giving of out-of-town concerts at points near Abilene. Besides these ami the occasions afforded l interesting events in the McMurry College auditorium, there have l� cen programs and receptions in Abilene at which the orchestra has rendered delightful numbers which have l ecn well received. At the regular meeting held each week the organization studies both classical and popular music: and through the untiring efforts of each individual member and the helpful instruction of Miss Story, the orchestra had become one of those indispensable assets that mean so much to the institution. Wherever this group has performed new friends have been won for McMurry. When it ha- entertained home folks each student has felt an extra thrill of pride in his Alma Mater. A 1 4 Y V H 9 P o 72 o ft Chi I-! 'R HHh'gT 6 r’ST C (n g 1G Hkammm. S knk THE COLLEGE YEAR GSr 'b-SsTTZ -g-yff Cy X c Tijrg Jflpaturpa St. Paul Methodist Church First Methodist Cm rch A O1.ANCB into thi: Fi TUBE 1 lwtvr) They re Au. Jl MO !' (Lrfn All Policemen Have Hk. Feet I Right Jl'NIOBy—W HI-HK THE II EDM AN I F.D TO ROAM Exploring Cow Trail? Top l.rfi Little Girls From School More Seniors President Senior Sponsor and lli Sponsor Ri:dy AND His Smile More Picti r� of Seniors ■BH Is This Nkckinc;? When We Beat Tech Pb EM DENT OK THE COUNCIL Arm the Came The Mule Bars Tit CY ('.litus From a Cold Town --•‘•it- Holo the Girls Wiiv Gikl Stay at Home ■HH This Shoi u Have IH.kn Censored The Dime Catcher In a Civilized Cointry Now Smile Fremiu an M HAT Fkvim. The College Form Freshman Sleep Killers Piu� 0.1 BHKIIS Thm f Nkophh I. II. K. Santa Has a Wike Ero Chapei. Program Positively No Charges Society Floats in Ammmcan I.kuon Pabadp. Still Moke of the Parade mm Why Ark They Laughing? The H« mmxi Club and CUAI'EL A Prophecy —and They Can Sing W in Men Co to Spain Dm: oi the Km� Heads” Sti ih.m President o o ‘i Ho?! SBK H x K T Ot'eM totKem i9 7 IT X X I r i 1 A CO A 1 T Y V 9 Ralph Steen Editor Morris Hodges Manager The Totem, 1927 Wc believe that the school annual is one of America's most precious institutions, for on its pages lie the expressions of young America. It is a history written in numberless volumes of the life in American colleges each year, and with the passing of time each volume become? a treasure. For these reasons, and for others, we have done our best to produce an annual of which the students of Mr Murry College could justly he proud. This volume of The Totem marks the introduction of color process work into McMurry annuals. The theme of this hook is the History of West Texas, and in the division pages we have tried to present important factors in the development of this country. In the book itself we have tried to present McMurry College as it really is. and if we have succeeded we have carried the theme to its logical conclusion by presenting the «s«l Texas of our «lay. Many other improvements have l een made, and we have done our best to prepare for you the best year book that has been pub- lished I� McMurrv students. -«6- % £■ J X X I Y A GO A 1 T Y Y 9 5 ! A 1 Tj M lvi ■Hi Assistant Editor Associate Editor Literary Editor Sports Editor Organizations Editor Panel Editor Cartoonist . Assistant Manager Earl Nowlin V. 0. Key. Jr. Hazel Arnold Paul Medley Elizabeth Hunt Georce Eby, Jr. Madge McCaulay Eugene Luker We wish to express our appreciation to the art director and her department for their co-operation, to the individual students who have worked with us. to W. C. Holden for his services in the pre- paration of the theme, and to our sponsor. Miss Julia E. Luker. for her invaluable assistance and friendly criticism. 87— LAI 8 m Y V 9 5 X X I X X V. O. Kky, Jr. Editor Morris I.kim.kk Manager A 1 T Y V H g ► The War Whoop The editors of the War Whoop are just coming out of a state of coma, and if they were psychoanalyzed it would he discovered that the cause of their neurotic state was the great open spaces staring them in the face each week. Said white areas must be filled with some type of reading matter, the prime virtue of which is length. The students cannot appreciate the time which is used in the composition of enough copy to fill a college paper. Editors have their worries. Likewise business managers have theirs. Editors must determine what their readers want, and business managers must make their advertisers want space. Editors must have an intelligent line of “nice” profanity with which to harangue their printers and business managers must have a diplomatic line, to collect bills from their bard customers. By printing a variety including everything from sports to scandal the staff had hoped to determine exactly what the college reading taste demanded, but it has been decided that the reader himself does not know what he wants, and the staff continues in its search for material with linear dimensions. However, it is believed that the scandal columns are the most popular with both the readers and the -andalous ones. -88- O 5 V 2_ 2 V 2 O XI x H -C H i-I S So H 3- - J O' o GO A I T Y V 9 The War Whoop Stall Managing Editor Associate Editor Feature Editor Assistant Manager Magazine Editor Cordon Webb Ralph Steen Jewell Posey Hubert Curry Tom Campbell The editor wishes to exprpss his appreciation for the loyalty shown by his associates in tin publication of the student newspaper, and especially desires to thank Miss Julia K. l,uker. publications sponsor, for her unflagging interest and kindly advice which have immeasurably assisted in the college journalistic work. -89- 5 ! X X I rh A GO A 1 Y V ■H 9 O LA £ I T Y V 8 9 The Galleon In December 1924 Thk Galleon was added to tin publications family. It is a quarterly magazine of fifty pages, containing plays, short stories, poems, and other creative work done by the students. During the first year of its existence this step-child was cared for by John Knox and Darwin Hill, assisted by Robert Young and Mary Terry. The second year of the rearing process was entrusted to Lela Mae Skinner. Ralph Steen. Robert Young and Clark Meador. With the cure of these guardians the magazine appeared each term, but never realized its fondest dream, that of winning first place in the T. I. P. A. contest. It was finally decided that too many ink-slingers spoil the layout, and in the spring of 1926 TlIK Galleon was endowed with a separate staff. This straggler for existence ranked thin! among Texas college magazine- in 1926. but this only served to whet its appetite for a higher rank. The present editor has raked over everything on the campus to get it fed up and ready for a blue ribbon at the T. I. P. A. contest in April. The business manager has done everything in his power to provide the proper fixings that a contestant always needs. o ms So H 3- ■ I oo- A 8 I T Y V g Debate McMurry claims the distinction of having had the largest foren- sic schedule of any school in tin South for this year; during the debating season tin McMurry colors were carried into twenty-seven contests, eighteen of which were on enemy platforms. In meeting this extensive schedule McMurry planned and suc- cessfully made the longest tour made by a Southern team. A Mc- Murry team, Ralph Steen and Karl Nowlin, travelled through twenty stall's and met the teams of twelve colleges. North Texas State Teachers College of Denton: Louisiana College of Pineville. Louisi- ana: Henderson Brown College of Arkadelphia. Arkansas; Arkansas College of Ratesville. Arkansas; North Georgia College of Dahlo- nega. Georgia; Roanoke College of Salem, Virginia: Davis and Likins College of Klkins. West Virginia; Potomac State School of Keyser, West Virginia; St. l awrencc I niversity of Canton. New York; Centre College of Danville, Kentucky; Drury College of Springfield, Missouri; and Southwest Baptist College of Bolivar. Missouri, were met by the McMurry team. —91— X x H -C 1 yl S ; SO H 3- - i oo j-— — |[--------=-----------------;— « 5S nam.---TOTEM rW.................. 19 2 7 A $ ± T Y |V 8 9 Debate (Continued i Three questions were used by the team on the tour. Modifica- tion of the Volstead Act was discussed ten times, the Farm Relief question one time, and the Federal Department of Kducntion question one time. Six of these debates were won anil six were lost. After returning to Abilene, they met Howard Payne College in Abilene. J. K. Shewbert. Jr., and Houston B. Self carried the McMurry debating standard to the home platform of St. Kdwards I niversity. Baylor I niversity, and the Fast Texas Slate Teachers College. Self has been a member of a Mc.Murry debating team every year that McMurry has had inter-collegiate forensic activities, while Shewbert was representing the college for the second year. They used the same question at all three schools, and very ably met the argument of the opposing teams, at the same time making a powerful plea for their side of the question. In each case the McMurry team upheld the affirmative of the question. Resolved: Thai the Inter- Allied War Debts Should Be Cancelled. x x i Hn Y A CO .A 1 H1 Y Y ■H 9 P %■ __________ter- —92— TOTEM 19 27 CO Marvin Boyd III BERT Cl RRV Debate (Continued) x X X Y A GO A X T Y V 9 The Me.Murry standard was also planted in Brownwood. as Wayne look and lien ton eely met Howard Payne there early in pril on the question. Resolved: That the o I stead Art Should lie Modified to Permit the Manufacture and Sale of Light W ines and Beer. This team also debated the same side of the same question in Abilene against the Sam Houston State Teachers College. Hicy were to have met Daniel Baker College at Brownwood the day after the Howard Payne debate, hut the Billies saw lit to cancel the contest. Marvin Boyd and Hubert Curry did not leave the home plat- form. hut they made an excellent record, as they won three debates out of four. Their question was. Resolved: That the Congress Should Enact I niform Marriage and Divorce Law-. In each of the four debate.- they upheld the affirmative side of the argument. This team won from Phillips I’niversity of Enid. Oklahoma. Texas Christian I niversity. and Wayland College. They lost to the team from John Tarlcton College. X T Y V 9 o jM? ___ —93— 11 o to¥em 1977 jXj X I u 1 A 00 1 T Y M 9 Q k Cook Bknton Nkkia Debate (Continued I In addition to tin debates mentioned above. Wavnc Cook and J. K. Shewbert look the negative of the War Debt Cancellation ques- tion against Emory I niversity of Atlanta, Georgia; and J. E. Shew- bert and Ralph Steen upheld the affirmative of the same question against Texas Tech. Both of these debates were in Abilene. All of the discussion was not left to the masculine element of the institution, as the girls also had a debating team. Kli aheth Hunt and Maurine East us represented McMurry in two contests, both of which were away from home. They used tin- question. Resolved: That a Federal Department of F.dueation Should Be Established with a Secretary in the President’s Cabinet. They defended the negative of this subject against the representatives of Texas Christian E niversity and East Texas State Teachers College. X X I Y A GO .A $ I f Y Y 9 © - 9 - -0 3 V 2_ r X I 1 A A X T V 8 9 Mai kink Easti s BTtiMTBWLy— Elizabeth Hi nt TOfEM Debate (Continued� Thi unusual season proved lo be successful in even way. Ap- proximately half of the contests resulter! in McMurr victories, and this is still more gratifying when it is retnem! ered that eighteen (� f them were comhieted away from home. Quite a bit of interest was aroused among the students and among the patrons of the school in town. The home debates were well attended, and in every ease those present were well paid for their time. Prospects for next year are unusually bright. Earl Nowlin. J. E. Shewberl. Jr.. Marvin Boyd, Hubert Curry. Wayne Cook. Maurine East us. and Elizabeth Hunt will all be in school. These veterans, coupled with the new material that will come in. will undouhtcdlv give the coach next year a wealth of material, and a good season should result. Professors William lurry Holden and Helen McNeelx were the debate sponsors, while Earl Nowlin was the forensic manager. Xlx H -C H I so A Y V 9 The McMurrv College Bond, under the guidance of Director Kverelt Shepherd, had ils most successful year since its organization. Over fortv names were on the roster at one time during the fall session of school, and the number of band mcml ers never fell below thirtv-five. Concerts were given at several banquets in Abilene, as well as in nearby towns. The group accompanied the McMurrv rooters to Stephenv ille to attend the Armistice football game with John Tarlcton College. At every pep demonstrat ion and at all games at home during the year at the gridiron, on the basket hall court, and on the diamond the College Band did its part in aiding the Pep Squad. A benefit program was held in the winter term, the proceeds of which went to buy sweaters for the band members. Mr. Shepherd, who is finishing bis third year with the musical organ- ization. is in a large part responsible for the record made by the band this year: hut the players themselves are in for a share of the glory. All of them were skilled musicians. A $ I T Y H 9 P o —96— T CPTEM 19 17 x X I 1 GO H i 9 o The Pep Squad (Wah-Wah-Tavsees) A line of Indian maidens tripping lightly and swinging tiny lights that might he hand-full of fire flies eome swiftly and silently across the gym floor. They arc the Wah-Wah-Tavsees. a squad organized in September 1926 for the purpose of promoting good sportsmanship among the students and for the encouragement of all athletics in the institution. Starting with a membership of fifty wide-awake co-eds. this pep squad, under the excellent sponsorship of Miss Willie Mae Christo- pher and tin efficient leadership of Katherine Hodges as president, has done remarkable work. A girl can become a Wah-Wah-Tavsee only after she has sub- mitted her name to the executive committee to be voted upon, and by this method only those persons who will Ik- a credit to the school are admitted into the group. Through their efforts in upholding standards of loyally and good sportsmanship the members of the squad of ’26. '27 have made the privilege of wearing the very unique costume selected as the permanent uniform, which is maroon and white sweaters and skirts with the head of an Indian maiden as the emblem, an honor eagerly sought after by the members of the fairer sex of the McMurrv tribe. X X 1 r1! Y ! GO A 2 T Y Y ■H 9 o —97— 5 7M� J“ X X I rh 1 A ,ta; totem iy-27 A l| T Y V 9 “Pickles” CO The most outstanding function of the year sponsored by the Fine Arts Department was the presentation of the comic opera. “Pickles.” by the Choral Club. The plot of the opera i as follows: Jonas II. Pennington, an American millionaire pickle manu- facturer with his daughter, June, arrives in Vienna amidst prepara- tions f« r the annual carnival. To his consternation he finds Jones, his advertising agent, advertising Pennington’s Peter Piper Pickles too well. An old acquaintance, Ead Vivian, a wealthy English- woman. also arrives on her annual quest in search of her daughter, who was last seen near Venice at carnival time. Kinski, the pompous police chief, plots to substitute the lost child of l.ady Vivian and marry her for the fortune. A band of gypsies visits the carnival led by Jigo. the chieftan. and his supposed daughter. Ilona. Events lend all to the gypsy camp, where a magic pool reveals the face of l.a lv Vivian's daugh- ter. Arthur Crcfonl. a poor artist, wins recognition of his art and also the hand of June Pennington, l.ady Vivian consents to become Mr-. Pennington: Kinski’s plot is exposed; Ilona is restored to her mother and Jones is rewarded with success in his campaign for the hand of Ilona. A 1 !V 9 © W? J - .. C 5W X I TOT EM fli wm«sgga££s� 4%ss Z 1977 The Thespian Dramatic Club n X X X rh Y A A « X T V H 9 The Thespian Dramatic Clui� was organized in the Fall of 1924, under the direction of Mrs. Flora Barrow, head of the Speech Arts Department, ami Miss Pauline Jordan, assistant in that work. Under their able leadership the club accomplished a great work and presented several plays with much success. Bring carried on in 1925 1926 with Mrs. Barrow and Miss Clara Mae Couch as sponsors, this group began the study of a book. “Acting and Play Production.” This was interesting as well as instructive, and the members received much benefit from partici- pation in the work. And now. with Miss Helen McNeeU as director, tin Dramatic Club has renewed interest in the production of plays. Putting her best efforts into this work she has sponsored some nu� st successful attempts at interpretation of classical drama as well as popular plays. At the first program of the year the club was assisted by the College Orchestra in the presentation of two one-act plays. “’Hie Finger of God,” and “The Trysting Place.” and a second very inter- esting program was composed of two other pluys, “Sauce for the Goslings” and “Two Lunatics.” “The Whole Town Is Talking was presented early in April, ami the last play of the year. “The Goose Hangs High. ’ formed one of the special features of commence- ment week. .A 1 T Y V 9 o —99— 5 ! o TCnpEM I r l d A The Student ' Association is composed of every student en- rolled in the literary work in MeMurry College. It exerri e general supervision overall college activities and over all student organiza- tions. Its officers, elected by the students, and a representative from each class constitute an Executive Council which takes care of the business and policies of the student body. The outstanding social event of the year, the annual football banquet, is sponsored by the Association. A program committee of which the Vice-President of the Association is chairman, is responsible for the chapel program on Student Morning which is each I'ucsday. These programs take the form of stunts given by representatives of other organizations and worthwhile entertainment furnished by local or out-of-town guests. « N III Ilf I The young men ami women who compose the Executive Council are representative students who are desirous of progress for the institution and of the upholding of correct ideal of character and high standards of scholarship. They arc: Houston B. Self, presi- dent; J. E. Shewlwrt. vice-president; Clifford Frye, secretary; Arlie Garner, Senior representative; Earl Nowlin. Junior representative; I.lovd Jones, Sophomore representative; Beeler Brown, Freshman representative; and Emma Jane Me David, Academy representative. A % X H1 Y V 9 —100- 2 W J -o yvv 5A 2 o Zf ir TOTEM 19 7__ X X A Y I GO A 1 T Y V 9 The Methodist Student Federation � Over-organization represents a deadening form of activity. For lliir� reason The Methodist Student Federation lias sought to have a unified program of religious activities on the MeMurry campus. It is not a new organization hut a “clearing house” for all. Its inemhership consists of the entire student body, and its council is composed of a president, a secretary, a treasurer, four vice-presi- dents and representatives from the Lay Activities (Huh, the Life Service Band, the Kpworth Leagues, and Vesper Groups. 'Hie MeMurry Federation has been active in the state movement. Representatives have been sent to every conference since the State Federation was organized in 1923. At the Conference in Fort Worth. Miss Jessie Stell, one of the local council members was made third vice-president. The delegates who carried the invitations for the state meet- ing to College Station came back with honor for their Alma Mater. Again a member of the local council was given a stale office. Repre- sentatives from all parts of Texas will meet on the MeMurry campus in 1927 to discuss the problem of making Christ first in college life. The council is making every effort to make the religious activi- ties felt throughout the student body. The success of the state meet- ing is to depend on every member of he Federation of MeMurry College. The slogan shall he “To the West, where the handshake is a little stronger.” x IX I A Y A OO .A X 4 Y Y H 9 —101— ; TOTEM � 9'27 Student Council X X I r1! Y GO y l T Y V 9 For three years McMurry College has maintained a Student Council which is the governing body for the young women who stay in the dormitories, and it has proved to he much more satisfactory than the old method of faculty discipline as it is used in some col- leges. At the end of each term the girls are called together hy the Dean of Women for the purpose of electing a president of the halls and as many proctors as are necessary. The discipline committee approves a list of girls who are eligible for proctor , and the new officers are chosen from this list. Each proctor is given the privileges of the next class above her own, and she becomes an assistant of the presi- dent of the hall in maintaining order ami correct altitudes on the part of the girls. The president of the hall gives permission to do things provided for in the constitution, hut only the Dean of Women can grant “special’ permissions. The council meets on Friday of each week to report on con- ditions and to solve any problem that may arise. This body is under the supervision of the Dean of Women, who is present at each meet- ing to advise the girls in matters of importance. A I T Y V ■H 9 —102— - - -p Vr ° X X I r r ! GO u 1 T Y V h 9 O TOTEM ___rr Lav Activities Club j 'Dio Lay Activities Club of MrMurry College, the first organi- zation of its kind to be introduced into any of the colleges of Texas, bad its beginning as a result of the splendid revival meeting con- ducted by the Rev. W. (). Fisher during the Fall term. 1926. The purpose of the organization is to promote the spiritual life of those students who are not eligible for membership in the Life Service Band. It is composed of members of the Pep Squad, of the football and basketball and baseball lean� , of the quartets and of the Glee and Choral Clubs, of the college debating teams and the Dramatic Club, as well as various other organizations of the college. The club officers are: President, vice-president, secretary- treasurer. and a cabinet to advise them. Regular meetings are held each Frida evening in the college chapel and the members are enter- tained by a worthwhile speaker or some other form of inspirational program. The fir t quarterly conference was held in the Winter term w ith l)r. W. K. Lyon, presiding elder of the Abilene District, presid- ing over the meeting. Reports from the various church officers were made just a.- they are in a real conference. Me.Murry hopes to send out from this club enthusiastic La leaders who will be a blessing to the communities in which they serve. x x| I 1 y Y V iH 9 ? —103— X X II rS A GO A X T Y V 9 tt— TOTEM 19 7 • hf rmrrr The Football Banquet The one socinl event of unusual interesl to all Me Murry stu- dents each year is the Football Banquet. On this occasion the Braves and the Maidens of their choice arc the guests of the student body. At this time the leader of the Indians for the next season is chosen. I The l‘ 25 Banquet was served by the ladies of the First Methodist Church in the basement of the church. The banquet hall was decorated with the college colors, and the color scheme was also carried out in as many of the plates as possible. Over one hundred and fifty students were present. President J. . Hunt was the toastmaster, so it is easy to see that everyone had a good time. His bubbling wit so spiced the more serious talks � f the other speakers that frowns were completely out of place. Tributes were paid the team, the coach, and the rooting section, and more successful seasons were prophesied for the future. . §■ -tot- -M.: X X I Hi A GO La � x 4 Y V 9 P 'GT4 { i •« x (U (- 015 WEST TEXAS BELLES featuring ©oog clears ootem Queen fedith Odom Senior Qi een clo)ilma ffirashear (Junior Qyeen Sdith (park Sophomore Queen SY(adge JrfcQauley (Jreshman Queen mma £fane Jfy(c Da,uid Academy Queen The Legend of the Texas Blue Bonnet A fairy was seeking a fitting gift To bestow on the sons of the West— A token of something pure and true To symbolize them at their best. For days she searched the cities And visited the homes of the East, She admired their orderly gardens And the perfumes their flowers released. “Rut these are far too fragile— This gift is not the one. For it will faint and perish In the rays of a western sun. I see that must go farther And study the life of the West- Observe the people's customs And learn what they like best. So she came to a Texas Prairie, And stopped at a cowboys' camp Where the sky was the roof of their mansion. And the stars their silver lamp. They spoke of the day on the ivitle range. They heard the cattle's low. They sang by the waning campfire The songs all cowboys know. Then silence settled about the camp. A stillness undefined—• And brought back to the lonely men The dreams they had left behind. The memories of homes and mothers, Of sweethearts, and sisters, and wives. The polish of social hours That the range had pushed from their lives. The fairy read their wishes As the embers died away, 4nd knew' just what was needed By strong men such as they. “They need a symbol of love and home To keep them tender and true. I'll send them a token that's woman's own. And paint it in heavens own blue.” As dawn came over the hill next day And the cowmen looked upon it. They found a new flower growing there. The fragrant Texas Blue Bonnet. —Jewell Posey. OQJ H I- D HD C o X - oft ORGANIZATIONS I-! Nj -S- � -ft X h 4Sn X! x I A. tortem 1917 Scholarship Societv A $ x IV The Sigma Pi Della is one organization that doesn't say much about itself—whether that is because there isn’t much to he said or because true greatness speaks for itself has not been determined. In the first place, judging from tin requirements for membership, it should be a very scholarly, serious-minded organization devoted to study. The members mav be students now and then, but they manage to do a great deal of work on worthwhile student activities as well. The highest ranking ten per cent of the junior and senior classes in points of scholarship are eligible for membership and are privileged to wear the scholarship key's. Our society is a unit of the Scholarship Societies of Texas which were organized in 1922 and which have recenth become the Scholar- ship Societies of the South. We were admitted into tin organiza- tion in 1925-26. 'Hie club aims to promote the desirable qualities of scholarship as it aids character building and preparation for life. The constitution also calls for one social meeting per year which is usually in the form of a banquet. —113— =0. 5 wt 3-HXK TOTEM 1 917 X I rh 1 A OO A X T Y V 9 Sigma lambda Kappa The Sigma Lambda Kappa Literary Society is one of the pep- piest organizations in McMurry. It was organized in September. 192.3. and admitted into the Texas Federation of Frosophian Literary Societies in February. 1924. Tin purpose of the organization is to provide a few bright spots in the lives of all McMurry students, and to develop those qualities that will enable every Sigma to go out into life a well-rounded young woman with high and noble aims in life and proper ideals of service. The Sigmas sponsor the Big Sister-Little Sister move- ment which brings girls closer together and forms ties of friendship that are lasting and true. On the first «lay of Registration in the Fall term the Fro girls were hostesses to the new girls at an afternoon tea in Hunt Hall, ami the first entertainment for all the students was the Fro reception which hel{R d to wear the new off on the very first evening that the new students were here. Several days later the new members were initiated into the mysteries of the organization and entertained most royally in the home of Miss Alvah Hayter. Another bright spot on the Ero calender was a gypsy hike to Herman's Garden. —114— 5 V 2 o A I r Y V 9 During the winter term the first f many entertainments honor- ing the '27 Seniors was a St. Patrick's party given h the Sigmas with almost every McMurry student present. A slumber party honoring the Senior girls is always the big event of the Spring term for the Ero girls who have made these two affairs traditions of the organi- zation. One of the outstanding projects of the year has Inien the publi- cation of a year book containing the names of the meml ers. the constitution, and all of the programs for 1926-27. The course of study has been mapped out as a study of the Lowery Scrap Books which are an unfailing source of interesting material consisting of poems, short stories, and legends. President J. V. Hunt has en- couraged the club in the work, and has favored the members by a program at which he read some of his own poems from a scrap book compiled when he was doing journalistic work. The success of the organization is due in a great measure to the excellent sponsorship and the sympathetic guidance of Miss Julia E. Lukcr who is for the Sigmus first, last and always. % -o 5 _ o nat -E B 0 V S fr K HXIX TOTEM 19 2 7 A 00 A $ 1 T Y V H 9 Karlv in the history � f Mc.YIurry tin Alpha Theta Nu Literary Society was organized, and since that time has wielded a tremendous influence for good on the campus and in all student activities. The organization l� egan activities before Registration day by greeting students at the incoming trains and by serenading both of the halls for girls on the night of registration. The first social event of the Phila girls was held in Indian fashion on the hanks of Kim Creek around a bonfire. At this meet- ing a number of new student guests of the occasion were received into the A. (). Y tribe and voted as good Indians. The outstanding social function of the year for the entire college sponsored by the Phila girls was the Hallowe'en Party given in the College Chapel with everyone costumed in keeping with the ideas of jack-o-lantern days in spook-land. Various picnics ami social functions have furnished good limes throughout the remainder of the school year. The programs for the year have been planned in keeping with the purpose of the organization which i- the development of those qualities that make for a higher, nobler and more cultured view of life. This tribe has found that the study of Indian customs is a most interesting topic, and with the co-operation of each girl much has been definitely accomplished in this field. 9 —116- 6 LA 1 T V Alpha Theta Nu (continued ) Special attention has been given to the customs of our own Indians of the real southwest, and the work has brought about an appreciation of our dusky neighbors that makes us bigger and broader personalities. It is the ambition of the society to uphold the standards of Me- Murry College and to become an active member of the Philo-Phila State Confederation next year. ith the feeling of individual inter- est on the part ol each Philo girl and the combined work of the entire eroup this should be inspiring work for all. With Miss Jennie Tate as sponsor, the organization has made great headway toward the accomplishment of its highest ideal: and with a membership that increases each year the society will keep pace with the institution in its growth. As its influence becomes more far reaching the A. (). Y will find greater fields for service and will make its influence fell more and more in McMurrv and among her many friends. A t? 1 T Y V 9 P 9 O 117 i 5,v ? OTEM X X |x rh 1 A GO A $ 1 T Y V S 9 o Press Clul The McMurry IVe- � Club was founded in 1923 early in the history of McMurry College for the purpose of sponsoring the various student publications that were destined to arise on the campus during the ensuing few months. The Indian family of journalistic products has grown to three members: ’Hie Totem, college annual; The Galleon, literary quarterly; and. The War Whoop, weekly newspaper. While the journalistic organization has a considerable schedule of constructive work before it each year, membership in the club is largely honorary. Rigid requirements must In met before admit- tance may be obtained. Five thousand words published in the various campus publications is the most common method of secur- ing membership ranking. The initiation of new members furnishes entertainment for the student body at the expense of the honorecs who are receiving recognition as wielders of the quill, at various times throughout the year. The system of journalistic awards worked out by Miss Julia K. Luker. press club sponsor, is another of the organization's projects. Silver quills are awarded each year to students of junior standing who have served two years on the stuff of a campus publication, («old quills are awarded seniors with three years of service to their credit, who have served in a major position. x x i Y A GO A tf I] •¥ Y Y 9 o % ■o y L —118— ■U TCrFEM --«esisa IV 7 7____‘-------------------- i T Tlirough tin activity of this organization McMurr gained membership in the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association. The I r« Club makes entries in the contests sponsored hv the state organization each year, and The Galleon was rated as third in the magazine contest in April, 1926. ■A $ An annual banquet is held by the Press Club, and an effort is mude to have a speaker of some note in the literary world present. In 1925. Harriet Monroe, editor of “Poetry.” and internationally recognized poetess, was the guest of the club at a luncheon. Max Bentley, journalist of slate-wide note, was the honor guest at the banquet held in 1926. I.cxic Dean Robertson, prominent Texas poetess, and the woman who is doing for West Texas in general what Robert l-rost has done for New Hampshire, and for the small boom town what Carl Sandburg has done for Chicago, was guest of honor at the 1927 banquet. IV ■H I 4 Y 9 o 9 -119- r % -0 X X GO TOTEM I jfe Servic e Hand LA I, T Y jV 9 The Life Service Band i one of llie permanent institutions of McMurry College. It was organized in 192.5. the year in which McMurry opened for business, and has steadily grown since that time. That there was. and is. a need for such an organization as the Life Service Band is inherent in the fact that about twelve per cent of the entire student body are young men and women who are pre- paring themselves for definite Christian service, either at home or abroad. These young people have banded themselves together for the purpose of studying the problems of the young Christian worker and of helping one another with their peculiar difficulties. The major stress is placed on the inspirational factor of the services of this hand which are held regularly on Friday evening of each week. This is accomplished through the medium of personal testimony, sincere prayer, religious song, and inspirational addresses spiced w ith some special talent number for each service. The propelling motive of this organized hand of Christian young people is not one wholly selfishly purposed, hut one which i striv- ing for the vision of a better individual, a better campus, and a better world. X A rvv % —120— 5 L r-'1 v 5 «o i ■ -E H oi ' TOTEM 19 2 7 X I| T hH u 2 f V 8 9 Life Service Band (continued) It is our pledged purpose to bring the principles of Jesus Christ definitely before the student body of MeMurry, encouraging the Christian student, and striving in a brotherly way to bring the un- saved student to a definite Christian experience. A considerable amount of extension work has been carried on by both groups and individuals from this band, Iliey have gone into rural communities and small towns on Sundays, and have organized Kpworth Leagues, leaving with the young people of these communities a broader vision of Christian service ami a deeper sense of their value in world affairs. Each Sunday a number of the young men of the Life Service Hand go to their charges ami fill lh« pulpits for both morning and evening services. Others supply local churches as opportunity affords. Parallel with the sincere purpose of this band is a spirit of mirthful friendliness which should characterize every true Christian servant. In spite of a realization of overwhelming responsibility, there is tin atmosphere of fearlessness and enthusiastic optimism which discountenances the cynical, or the intolerant. We are be- hind the college in its endeavors, and we harbor a sincere desire to humbly, but definitely contribute to the progress and highest interest of MeMurry College. o X x H -C H S ; Jo H 3- }o« TOTEM A I T Y V 9 This mystic order was founded away back in the early days of the history of Mc.Murry, in 1923. when traditions were being formed and precepts made. It had its birth in the innate craving of man for various kinds of meat, chicken included, hut has outgrown that stage and is now the only secret organization for men on tin campus recognized by the powers that be as having a legitimate purpose in its existence. The outstanding social event of the year, with the exception of the football banquet, is the I. H. K. banquet. Neophytes perform- ing various antics for their respected superiors give the students much amusement during the year. The organization has among its membership the majority of the leading students of the institution, and invitation to join it is a recognition of the high ranking of a student in some branch of col- lege activities. II. B. Self is Big Chief of the order; Ovid Donald- son. Chief: Arlie Garner. Junior Chief; and Austin Newton, Wise Man. Prof. W. C. Holden is the Cuiding Spirit of the order and much of the influence which it has wielded in campus affairs had been due to his able counsel in the workings of the I. II. R.’s. 5 —122- irV ' - 4 5 ! o o t -E(-)0Si SPK H x K A I T Y V Hit Art of I hr Golden Fleece was organized to show the Mr- Murry facult and student body who the brilliant;� of the institution are, and also to give the said brilliants a lot of fun. The sponsor of tin club is Miss Minnie Mae Marlin. Her vivacity and pep make her a very desirable sponsor. Tbe president of the club is Captain Wallace Red” Hill. K. B. Whorlon is secretary, and Mrs. J. E. Freeman is reporter for the organization. The social committee is composed of Jack Glenn. Ruth Baldwin, and Fldyss Peek. The entertainment committee has planned plenty of fun for the Fleeces.” Some of the most outstanding social events of the year wero: A radio party at the home of the sponsor, refreshments con- sisting of hot punch and cake were served: and a weeny ’ roast on Klin Greek. Many other good times are planned, as there is to be a social every month. A � X 41 Y V 9 9 o —123- o TOTEM 19 27 x x 1 rh A CO A $J 2 T Y V 9 T. 1. P. To the second year of McMurry’s history was added a new chapter when the T. I. P.’s were organized in January. 1925. Loyalty to our Alma Mater, true sportsmanship at all times, and the formation of lasting friendships have been characteristics of this group since its organization. From this group has been chosen the queen of the Senior class and of the school for this year. Then too, two members of the Executive Committee of the Pep Squad ure found in this group, as well as several members of that organization. But queen I in ess and executive ability are not the only desire' qualities found among this group of talented young women. Die sponsor, who surpasses all when there’s a violin under her chin and a how in her hand, is Miss Beatrice Story, head of the Violin Depai ment. Three members of the college quartets are found in this group, with the other members filling important places in tin- Choral and Dramatic Clubs. As Milton has said, may be said again of each of these: Grace teas in all her steps, heaven in her eyes, In every gesture dignity and love. -124- X X 2 r1! CO A II T Y V 9 p •A % I T Y V 9 Spanish Club “La Alborada” as the Spanish ('lul is officially named, is quite an honorary organization. Members of the society must he in one of the most advanced .Spanish classes and must have an average of H on all school work. However, the club thinks that since so much work must he done outside the organization, we are to forget it in I.a Alborada and turn our minds to the more social aspects of life. For instance, one autumn evening the group and some guests assembled in the auditorium for games and contests, then proceeded to the Spanish Garden where we literally had a “hot time ' so far as eats were concerned. Early in the W inter term Miss Lillian Bell opened her home to the Spanish Club, and after a lovely buffet supper, a theater party was indulged in. If the Spanish (dub had not put on some plays in chapel more than likely some great dramatic talent would never have been dis- covered. Remember “Alicia La Prudente? ’ Seriously, the purpose of the club is to promote the use of spoken Spanish ns well as 1«� sponsor good times, and we feel that in a measure its aim has been accomplished. -125- J u 2 2 A $ 1 V V V '■H 9 pq x I r1! 1 a; c y X T V 9 TOfEM __19 27 Home Economics Club Early in ihc school year. 1925 26. the Home Economics Club was organized for the purposes of encouraging the formation of cor- rect health habits, of promoting a saner attitude toward dress, and of directing a more wholesome social life among women. The organization is composed of the students of the Home Economics Department and other.-� who are interested in the work of the department. Besides the usual plans of study for an organization of its kind, afternoon teas, buffet suppers, formal and informal luncheons and dinner parties, at which the faculty and seniors of the college as well as groups of the friends of the members were guests: are some of the material things that certain groups of the club have sponsored during the year. It is the plan of the department to send out from the Home Economics Club young women who have the proper ideals of use- fulness and service, and who will be prepared to make better homes and citizens. I T Y Vi H 9 9 yv 2 O 3IOOJ H 'S- : N CQ -� 0 □i-a c wo -M 1 i-1- oa on g £ 3 (T c - 1— rts- Xrr ATHLETICS ofr n -e- 9H)(y X k 75ln X X I rV Y ft GO A a I T lY V TOT4 EM 19 7 Coach R. M. Medley Teams that play the game from first whistle to final gun, fight as only Indians can fight, and always evidence true sportsmanship have become a McMurrv tradition. Coach K. I. Medley has been the guiding spirit behind the forming of this tradition. To him must la given credit for creating teams so endowed with fighting spirit as to enable them to march through seasons of defeat without a break in morale. This is truly a worthy service, and has gained for him a lasting place in the affection- of McMurrv students. Players and fans have an admiration for him that will die only when memory dies. x IX rh Y ft GO Y 8 9 9 Q -127- o TTOTEM 19 27 Yell Leaders A B I T Y V 9 The morale of athletic team while in action is always influenced to a great extent by the spirit of enthusiasm and confident support that pervades among the students in the stands. McMurry has won; then, too, she has lost, but throughout the seasons of victory and defeat McMurry � fine rooting spirit never waned. For this the students of course deserve some praise. Hie yell leaders deserve more. To Arlie Garner, who is finishing four years of service, and to Alfred Freeman, who has served two years as assistant, the highest praise is due. To them we owe, to a great extent, the ctealing and the preserving of McMurry PEP. -128- O A B I T Y V ■H 9 O j X X I 1 1 I A CO A 1 T Y V 9 ... - —-- T OtKeM 19 7____ WALLACE HILL C I T |N Quarter McMLiRRY - 0 vs. TECH. - 7 The Indians look the field for the firsl time as a T. I. A. A. team on September 21. when they met the powerful Matadors from Texas Tech. One of the biggest surprises of the season was handed the Matadors, who were looking for a 50-0 victory to l e handed them on a silver platter. However, no such courtesy was shown them, and from the first whistle the Indians whipped the bull Fighters off their feet, and continued to outplay them throughout the game. The Rcdmen played a passing game that won the admiration of all the fans, with Murphy and Hill on the initial end, and Donaldson, Hale, Mitchell and Ledbetter on the receiving end. Pass after pass was completed for great gains, while the Indian defense was working perfectly. The Gods of the Indians were strong against the Mata- dors. but the Gods could not beat the Matadors and a sleepy official. Said official sympathized with the Crim- son host, and very kindly donated them a touchdown, as the result of a fluke, for the only counter of the game. The greatest regret of the Indian supporters was the injury to West, which forced him out for the remainder of the season. THE PLOWBOYS PLOW THE LINK —130— IS ITi o XI x H -C H hI S io H 3- - 0- X X I Hi 1 A CO 1 T v 9 TOTEM ' «I ' 19 27 -------------v NU McMt’RRY - o vs. DANIEL BAKER • 30 The Indians played their first Association game on a foreign field, against a team that was destined to l� e the champion of the T. I. A. A. The older team had the Indians outclassed, hut they gave a good account of them- selves and fought as only Indians can fight. The high score did not discourage them, and there was not a minute when they were not giving the Billies all that they had. In the first quarter the Indians fought the Billies to a standstill, and allowed them only a field goal. In the second quarter the Goats managed to score a field goal and a touchdown. The third period was similar to the first, and the men in blue garnered nothing more than a field goal. In the last quarter they pushed across two touch- downs. The star of the game was Jimmy Flack, the diminu- tive marvel of the Billies, but the line work of Donald- son. Miller, Bowers. Hunt, and Parks was good. This stinging defeat put the Indians on edge for the next game of the season. CECIL BROWN Center THE INDIANS MAKE TWO ARDS —131 o’ yv 5 o So H 3- - J oo T(?FeM —- 27 X X I r1! 1 A CO A I T Y V 9 BEEI.EK imoUN Quarter MKc;il. CHRANE Tackle MfAlt HIIY • 21 v-. WIST HAAS TKACHEKS - 0 The first association scalp for the Maroon anti White was taken l y the Indians on October and the West Texas Teachers were the victims as they landed on the small end of a 21-0 score. The Indians went into the battle with a determination to show the world that they were worthy of the name of .1 T. I. A. A. team and that they were able to take care of themselve . With the aid of three hundred loyal students in the stands they carried out that determin- ation. in a greater measure than had been expected. The game was won on straight hard football with every man doing his part. Ileal teamwork was the means by which MoMurry shoved across the three touchdowns. The Indians took the offensive on the first kickoff, and the Buffaloes were forced to play a defensive game all of the time, except for a few minutes in the third period, when a tumble and .1 penalty placed the ball in the shadow of the Indian goal. The Maroon warriors were following the policy of their predecessors, and were hunting Buffalo meat, and the Teachers were unable to go across even with this advantage. Some of the stars of the day were: Captain Mill, who did some stellar toe work: Brown. Male. Donald- son. Miller. Gregg, and Hunt. X X I A .A I V 9 I.INK PI.AY AGAINST THE III I I ALOES O o -132- TOTEM __1977 “ ,. i, ,,. a -.1r. ■ ■. • gn.- _ v X xl I X CO A I T Y V 9 Mi Ml RIO - 6 -. CLAKKNDON 2 i On October IS the Braves carried the Maroon and White to the far places of the Texas Panhandle. The muddy loads forced the team to abandon the bus for the train in order to reach the Bull Dog kennel In the ap- pointed time on their home coming day. After riding all day and all night, they arrived in Clarendon at three o’clock in the morning. In addition to this they were also greatly handicapped In the absence of Captain Mill. C. Brown. Hunt, and West from the lineup. The Indians went into the fight with the same determ- ination that has always characterized the red blooded Ameri- can. In the first three minutes of play the Braves pushed over a touchdown for their only counter of the day. A few minutes after the tally was made. Murphy was injured and had to leave the field. This left the game largely to new men. The canines made their first counter on an inter- cepted pass, and continued the -coring by adding two more touchdowns. I util he was injured. Pat Murphy was the star of the game. Ledbetter played a good game at end. OVID DONALDSON End NVI.DIK IIM.F Hall IK 1.1 IN Tin: B! H l. I INI —133— -0 0 t -E R oi S t4 K D- H X K X X I A 1 A X T Y V cH 9 TOTEM H. v. HODGES Full ANTHONY HI NT Crater Me MU RIO • 6 vs. SAM HOUSTON V) Hie third and final conference game of tin Indians was played away from home, and against one of the strong- est teams in the association. The game was played on October 2T The men left at seven o'clock on the evening of October 21, amid the blare of the band, the cheers of the students, and the roar of a mighty bonfire. The Bearcats, who were at that time undefeated, ami were strong contenders for the championship, proved themselves worthy of their name. Hie game was one of speed and accuracy. Both teams used the aerial route much of the time. The Indians were crippled from former encounters, hut they played the game hard, and as usual gave a good account of themselves. A long pass plated the hall in scoring position for the Indians, ami they made use of the break to snatch six points. The boys played a consistent game, ami all of them came back determined to even the count next year. Mitchell. Tharp and others played stellar football. III I I AI.O IN NEED OK BREATH pc A CO A 1 f Y V ' H 9 % -o 3 v J_ m- 2 V 2 O nr cy? em 19 7 i A 1 A I T Y V ■8 9 McMURKY • 6 vs. RANDOLPH 27 Hie Randolph College Badgers invaded the Indian battle grounds on Octolxrr 29. They came with blood in their eyes, and a desire for revenge horn of two defeats that had been administered to them by the Indians. The Badgers were undefeated, and claimed the championship of their class in the South, and they had a keen desire for an Indian scalp. The Indians were heavily outweighed, and the dope bucket pointed to a crushing defeat. The Braves held their own against the Badgers with the exception of the first quarter, when the Cisco bunch made three of their touchdowns. The men from the Oil Belt did not do all of the ground gaining as McMurrx made eleven first downs to the sixteen that were made against her. In the tliinl quarter the Randolph men failed to register a single first down. The Medlcymrn scored their customary six points in the third quarter after a Randolph man had fumbled an Indian punt, which was covered b a Brave. In the last few minutes of play, Murphy made several passes for good gains, but was unable to push another counter across. Mad Anthony” Hunt distinguished himself in this battle CLAKEXCE LEDBETTER by his defensive work. End HOWARD MILLER Guard A END Rl AOAINST THE PLOW BOYS X X X rh Y A GO A � I T Y Y 9 o —135— o X X I rh 1 A GO A 1 T Y V 9 ORLO MITCIIF.I.I. Hull PAT MlKPHV Quarter M( VII Hin . ft v . ST. MARY S - 15 The Indian� carried llie war trail to South Texas when lhe played Si. Mary's College at San .Antonio, on Novem her 6. 'Hie Rattler aggregation had proved their worth hy lieing Howard Payne, and by holding Daniel Maker's Hill Billie.- to a 7-0 score. As the Indian has never loved the Rattler, there was a great battle for life in the Alamo City. The Indian passing machine was at its lx st in this game. Out of thirty attempts through the air. seventeen were capurcd for a total gain of two hundred and seventy yards. There was probably no better gain record than this any where in the stale this season. The Braves came within sc oring distance of the Reptile goal in the lir-t quarter, but did not have the punch to shove the ball across. Several attempts were made for field goals in this period, but all of them fell short. The Rattlers made their first counter a- a result of a bad punt. Their other touchdown was made by a long pass over the Indian safety man. The Indian counter came as the result of a pass from Hill to Donaldson. The star play of the game was a I illy five yard pass from Hill to Donaldson. ’I) O thi: ri.ownm i im iioj.ds O oo ± -E h) 0S5 SBK HXIX “fK= TOTEM 19 7 i) Me MI RIH - 6 . TARLETON • 25 The Indians went to Stephen vi Ile to play the John Tarleton Plow boys in their annual Armistice Day fracas anxious to gain revenge for the JTA ! victory then the previous year, hut the Plowboys had the majority of the beef on the field that afternoon and consistently outplayed the Indians during the entire game with the exception of a short spurt by the Indians in the third quarter when they scored their only touchdown, The MeMurry team was handicapped by injuries as well as bv the si e of tin Slephenx ille team. Pal Murphy. Indian quarterback, was out of the game. Several other- were slightly injured, among whom was Orlo Mitchell, who. nevertheless, played about the most consistent game for the Abilene aggregation. When hopelessly defeated the Med ley men kept the Indian spirit of never say «lie and fought gamely to the finish. The Indian band and the girls’ pep squad were on hand to support the team along with many fans, who made the trip to Slephenville to see the game. l STIN KWTON End HUBERT MX Hu!t A LINK ri.A't I MI S TO ; l —137— 5 ! OO ? - -E|-)o?S S K H x tx TOTEM 19 7 X, X I A A GO A $ 1 T Y V 3 CLYDE PARK Tackle ROBERT THXRI Half M Ml inn • 12 vs. SI I. ROSS . 39 November 19 found the Indians invading die lair of die I .oboes. In times past the greatest expectation of the Me Murry tribe has been to defeat these overgrown coyotes. The I .oboes, as usual, bad a strong team, and with Coach Sholwell at the helm they formed a combination that was well able to care for itself. The Indians went to Alpine tile underdogs from last year’s game, and they were backed and boosted by the students to win the game, and even the score, but ibis was seemingly impossible. T he l.obo line was the semblance of a stone wall, und it was almost impossible for the Indians to pierce it with ground plays, so they took to the air. In this mode of offensive. Pat Murphy starred with his shotgun passes. On the long end of the passes was usually found Ovid Donald- son. who made both of the MoMurry touchdowns. “‘Shorty” Hodges made himself very conspicious in this game by his ability to go through the small holes that were opened in the l.obo line, lie was instrumental in gaining much of the ground for the thirteen first downs made by the Indians. MORE OK THE INDIAN-I� EE A 1.0 FRACAS x x 1 Y A COj A � X r y V 9 p §■ -138- = 4- 5 si X X I r i X X GO A I T Y V g «••a totem 19 7 McMI Kin - 0 vs. SHKEINER • 10 Ilu Indian-Mountaineer game was played in a blind- ing sandstorm. At one end of the field was the light team of braves, dependent on the aerial game, and on the other end of the field was the heavy group from Kerrville. The fact that they were outweighed, and supposedly outclassed, had no efTeet on the Indians other than that it made them light harder. For three quarters they held the Kerrville boys seoreless. I util well after the middle of the lust period it looked like it would be a scoreless tie. One team would carry the ball down the field only to lose it on downs or fumbles. Several times the Indian defense held in the shadow of their goal. The wind made an aerial game an impossibility, but the Mountaineers were also having their troubles, as it was impossible for them to gain uround the McMurry ends, but they had better luck in plunging the line. In the last five minutes of play, the visitors intercepted a pass and ran for a touchdown. Their second counter came as the result of a fumble by an Indian back, ami the third was made on a plunge through the line. The de- fensive work of Donaldson. Newton. Mitchell and Tharp was unusually good. —139— tl T jy. t np OTEM 19 7 ■ D x x I r1! A CO A V 1 r V V H li The Papooses The Papooses refused lo follow in the footsteps of their elder brothers, the Indians, and won all hut one of their games. In addition to being a winning team, they furnished much of the opposition for the first string in scrimmage: and for this reason, had they won no games at all. they would deserve quite a bit of credit. Hie outstanding games on the Papoose schedule were those with l.oraine. Knox City, and Merkel. They lost lo Merkel. 12-6. won from Knox City. 6 0, and scalped l.oraine. 55 0. At the end of the season fifteen men were eligible for Papoose sweaters, and a majority got them. The Papoose McM P I has become a very noticeable addition to campus scenes. Wording lo Coach Houston B. Self, there arc a number of Papooses who will make Indian stars in a few years. Left to rifflu. Hark rou: Hill, Locke. Yillasana. Anthony, Doi thit. Addison. Patterson. Seek. (Coach). Front rou : Hines. Brown. Isaacs, Medley, Martin. Harkhider. Yolno. X X I r1! Y A CO A � 1 f Y Y 9 cp —140- o o ? • ■ -E h� 5 SBK H x K TORTEM 19 7 Jl -«isses � � ® Me Ml KKY 19-25 vs. HOWARD PAYNK • 32-17 rS 1 A Willi I lie gymnasium completed and the learn whipping rapidly into shape, the Indians opened the season with the Howard Payne Yellow Jackets. At the opening of the first game. Hill. Yiljasana. Park. Mitchell, and Hale took the floor to defend the Maroon and White from the onslaught of the stingers. Substitutions were made rapidly through- out the first half, which ended 17-1 in favor of the visitors. The second half showed much improvement on the part of the Indians, and each team made 15 points during this period, the final score being 32 19 in favor of the Jackets. The second game of the series went much better so far as the Indians were concerned. The Braves were on their toes from the first whistle to the last gun. West led the scoring with sixteen points, while Park. l.edbotter. Donald- son. and Yillasana played brilliant defensive games. Tharp was substituted for Villasana in the last half, and he also played a good game. Teamwork and good basket shoot- ing stored the game away. A X T Y V H 9 CLARENCE LEDBETTER Captain poniard JEW OF GYMNASII M _______ite Q sc —142- HXK TOTEM 1927 X X I r1! McMTRRY • 2.11« . I)WIKI. BAKER - 26-3:5 Although I hr Indians «lid not More enough to win the game. they did score enough to give the Billies their first real scare of the season. The contest was a game of teams, and not of individuals, as many of the spectators thought it would he. The great Miller failed to make his usual twenty points, hut he «lid lead the scoring. West was again the high point man of the Braves, while Donaldson and Ledbetter played the greatest floor games of their live -. Kvery Indian who went on the court had his part in the scoring. Donaldson was removed by way of the personal foul route, hut Hale who took his place proved himself to he a capable player. The second game of the series did not go so well for tin- Braves. Miller led the field with eighteen points, while the Indians were unable to break up the Billy pass- ing machine. The Indians were not in the game as they were the night Indore, and had seemingly lost all trace ot the basket. Park led the scoring for the tribe with d points, hut was closely trailed by Tharp who tallied five The first string gradually gave way t � the second string in an effort to stem the tide of Billy scores. West was the only man who played the full game. x X I r1! X A HERBERT WEST Forward OO JK o £ • g££airam TT ofEM � 917 X X I rh I A 00 .A 1 T Y V 8 9 Q KEKLKR BROWN Forward OVID DONALDSON Guard M Ml Kin - 2« :m . TKCII. - 26-20 Two of the most interesting grimes of the year took place in the McMurrv gym on February 2-3. The Indians remembered full well the fluke victory of the Matadors during the football season, ami they were out for revenge. It was anybody's game from beginning to end. At the half tin score stood Id-12 in favor of the Indians. The game went on with first one team and then the other in the lead. Finally with less than one minute to play the game was lied. The stands were breathless, knowing that whichever team scored first would win. and then Hill. Me- Murry forward, ended the suspense with a perfect shot from near the center of the court. In the outset the second game did not seem to go as nicely as the first game did. Tin Indian floor work was as good if not better than it had been the previous night, but they were unable to find the basket. The half ended with the Matadors in tin lead 16-10. The Indians came back fighting, and succeeded in lying the count. Hut again the Crimson team gained a six point lead, ami the Indians succeeded in cutting it to one point. With forty seconds to play the Matadors called time out, and the Indians framed a play. When put into play, the ball was fired to esl by Donaldson, and W est tossed the winning basket as the gun was fired. kkuaci: is swKirr —ID— x x X rS Y A OO ■A X Y Y 9 P ■o —s 5 5 X X I 1 A CO A % X ‘f V 9 TOTEM 19 7 MiMl RRV 1-2-23 vs. ST. MARY’S 22-2� The Iiiclian met ihe Rattlers on February 16-17 following two weeks of rot. In the first ganm of the series the Indians were in the he t of condition, and administered the Haulers a 12-22 defeat. The Indian- started with a rush, and at the end of the half, the score was 23-17 in favor of McMurry. The Haulers put up a good fight in the second half, but they com- pletely lost sight of the basket, and with the score 39-20 the Indian second string took the floor for tin- last live minutes of the game. They counted three points, making the final count 12-22 in favor of the Indians. Villasana was high point man with 13 tallies to his credit. Tire second game of the series was � great setback for the Indians. They lacked the speed and punch that had carried them to victory the night before. The Haulers led the scoring throughout the contest. The first half ended with the Indians on the wrong end of an K-3 score. The second half went much as the first «lid. until near the close of the game when the scoring became more rapid, but the Rattlers held their five point lead when the gun ended the game. Villasana was again high point man for the Indians, with eight points to his credit. THE INDIANS CUPPED THE RATTLERS —145— o • 5 ! X X I rS 1 A GO A 1 T Y V 9 TTOTEM 19 7 Oblo Mitch km. Guard Clyde Park Guard McMI HH'i 37-30 v . DANIEL BAKEK 56-58 The second encounter of the Indians with the Coats was in Brownwood on the Daniel Baker floor the 1 Hth and 19th of February. Hie Hill Billies were still making a strong hid for the Association championship, and did not intend to allow anything to interfere with their plans. They were much stronger on their home court than away from home. Hie Indians went into the game with the same fight that characterized most of their games at home. The game was a hard battle from start to finish. There were very few fouls called on either team, although the game became rather rough toward the last. Villasana was high point man for the Indians with thirteen points The last game was of the same type as the first. The game became so rough that it resembled a foot- ball game. There was much scoring on both teams, but the Billies led again by a large score. The first half ended 35-16 in favor of the Billies. The second half went about the same as the first had gone, and the game ended 58-30 in favor of the Billies. West was high point man for the Indians with twelve points. X WHEN THE YELLOW JACKETS WENT DOW N 3 v L 5 ! o —146— ■o «a ± - -e H os3� s ti K X I 1 A CO 8 I n 9 TOTEM 19 27 Mr MURRY 115-20 vs. W. T. S. T. C. 35-39 The Indians closed ihc season with the mighty Can- yon Buffaloes, who eventually became the 1. I. A. A. champions. The Buffs came hunting revenge for a certain football game, that all McMurry students remem- ber. and revenge they found. The first game started with a rush, and was a fast, hard game, although the Indians were somewhat outclassed both in basket shoot- ing and in floor work. It seemed that the ball would not go through the Indian loop, and on several instances crip shots were missed. The greater part of the scor- ing done b the Braves was on long shots. The first half ended 15-6 in favor of the Buffaloes. The second half was practically a repetition of the first half, and the game ended with McMurry on the wrong end of a 35-18 score. The second game started off similar to the first, but in this game the second string took the floor at the beginning, and played the first five minutes. They were then replaced by the first string, who finished the game. The Braves were still unable to find the basket, while the Plainsmen ran wild. Not one of the Buffa- loes failed to score, while all of the Indian scoring was done by four men. Ledbetter and West tied for Indian high point honors with eight markers each. Hohkkt Tharp Center Jl AN VlLLASANA Center X X I rS Y A CO I TOTEM 19Q7 X X I r1! Y A GO .A Dean Walkf.k Center i stin Newton Forward The Papooses The Papooses, under ihc leadership of Goach Self, had a very full and a very successful season. They played a number of games at home, and several away from home, and scrimmaged the first team on several occasions. The Papooses played twenty-five matched games, and of this number they won all but two. After so long a time, it became customary for the Papooses to win. and instead of people asking them how the game came out, they would ask what the score was. The Papooses have a right to be proud of their rec- ord. as they played some of the best high school teams in this part of the state. A majority of them will be in school again next year, and all of them are plan- ning on making the first team, and several of them give promise of being unusually good. THE PAPOOSES —148- j 5 o TOT EM 19 7 Baseball 1927 'Hie first call for baseball men was made early in March, and over twenty men responded. According to the local dopesters. prospects for a winning Indian team were unusually bright. There was plenty of rea- son for this optimism, for in addition to the new ma- terial. there were ten wearers of the Indian Head who were hac k for the purpose of aiding McMurry and add- ing another stripe In those already accumulated on the sleeve of the old sweater. The list of veterans included: Pat Murphy, stellar pitcher of 1925: Herlx rt West, three- letter man and a star in any position; Ebie Wharton, catcher, with plenty of experience; Clyde Park, member of one of the first Indian teams; Orlo Mitchell, utility pitcher and star outfielder; Clarence Ledbetter, heavy hitter and excellent fielder; Wallace Hill, guardian of the hot corner in 1925; Karl Bowers, heavy hitter ami outfielder; Ovid Donaldson, outfield star; and Hassel Brown, catcher from 1925. X X X Y A PART OK THE McMl RRY-TKCH CROW D X X I rh! X X GO I T Y V 9 Baseball 1927 There was quite u hit of new material for the coach to work with. Some of the most promising of the new recruits were: Beeler Brown, former Big Lake star and promising infielder; Anthony Hunt, Indian football man and candidate for an outfield berth; Howard Mil- ler, catcher and outfielder ami a product of Abilene High School: Conn Isaacs. Kldorado High School star and a candidate for an outfield berth; Joe McCombs, Rolan captain and stellar player noted for his fielding ability and heavy hitting; Homer Johnson, hustler for the shortstop position: and 0. E. Patterson, Haskell in- fielder and heavy hitter. It was apparent from the first that the Indians would be a heavy hitting aggregation. There was some doubt, however, as to the type of fielding they would present. There was some discussion as to the ability of the pitch- ing staff. West and Murphy were known to Im capa- ble of holding any team to a few scattered hits, but there were no other known quantities so far as mound artists were concerned. Beeler Brown First Hasr Hassra. Brown Catcher IT WAS A BALI. o o «i� SB K H x K TOTEM. ««.m Baseball 1927 The first games of the season were against the .m Marcos Bolx.ats on Friday and Saturday, April 8-9. I'hese games. as were all of the games, were played on the Me.Vlurry diamond. A couple of hobbles afield and a mental miscuc or two cost the Indians the first game of the series. The game was a pitcher’s duel from start to finish and the Bolwat hurler was the victor in a 2-1 count. Pat Murphy did an excellent job for the Indians, allowing only five scattered hits, and three of them were of an extremely scratchy variety. Meanwhile the Indians were touching the Bobcat hurler for six hefty hingles. But good pitching and heavy hitting can not win ball games all the time. This was demonstrated in this game when a couple of errors allowed two of the readier.- to slide across the plate with the winning scores. The Indians were able to garner only one score with their six raps. 1 T 9 MOHK OF THK McMI BBY TKCII GA.MK 152— o jjj yv z O IX X I; A Y A T V ■H 9 ? X XI I oo 9 cp TOTEM Baseball 1927 In ihe second game of the Bobcat scries. I ady Luck smiled more favorably on the Indians who gathered six hits for three runs off the Bobcats, while the Teachers were unable to score on the six hits allowed them by Herbert West. The hits allowed by West were well scat- tered and careful fielding on the part of his backers made a shutout possible, and the Indians were avenged for the defeat of the day before. Outside of the pitching there was nothing marvelous about the work of the two teams, although the work of Mitchell in left for the Indians who accepted all of his many chances, some of them rather hard, with- out a miscue, stood out. These two games were McMurry's first T. I. A. A. encounters in baseball, and the fans were well pleased with the showing that was made bv the Indians. Wallace Hill Third liasr Anthony Hi nt Outfield X I rh Y A OO A X f Y V ■H 9 A FAST ONE 5 ? X X A CO A 1 T Y V 'TOTEM 19 27 Baseball 1927 For the third and fourth games of the season the Indians took on the Daniel Baker “Hill Billies.” and handed them both games on a platter of errors. The first game was very loosely played, both teams making numerous errors and both teams having their big inning. Murphy, the Indian's stellar pitcher, started the game but was unable to hold and retired in favor of Mitchell, the big boy from I ..a mesa. The “Hill Billies did not earn a run off of Mitchell although they managed to chase in a few. All runs that crossed the platter after “Mitch” took the slab were due It� errors. The Indians were decidedly off in this game. They got enough hits, but the Hill Billies' ” jinx was there and the Indians con- tributed the necessary errors to give the game away. The second game with the “Hill Billies” was a young track meet. The Indians were farther off than ever and served the boys from Daniel Baker another gume on a platter of errors. Ci.amf.nce Ledbetter Outfield Joe McCombs Short Stop THE TECH SQL AD o 5 v _ —154— 2 V 2 O OJ H X K 'TOTEM ' 1917 X X I X A GO A Baseball 1927 Herbert Wosl, the right player for anybody’s base- ball team at any position. look the platter for the In • lians on the second day. lie was unable to rope with the combination of Indian errors and Daniel Maker hits and the visitors won the game very handily. The In- dians did not seem to he able to see the ball, for they gave it a rest when they were at bat and let it go when they were in the field. The Hill Millies’’ look the first game 8 to 6, and the last game 21 to 2. No matter how bad the score was against them the Indians never did give up and quit fighting. They stay- ed right in there and fought and made the boys from Daniel Maker stay in there and fight to get the game. They showed the true Indian spirit of fighting to the last and never giving up. —155— -0 yp 5 X X I A Y A CO A 1 T Y Y 4 g TOTEM 19 17 Baseball 1927 One of the most interesting games of the year from the standpoint of the students was the Indian-Matador encounter. They were not interested in the style of play so much as in the final outcome of the game. The stu- dents all remember a certain football game which was played in Fair Park in September, 1926. This football game was marked by a rather unusual fluke, and said fluke awarded a perfectly nice game to the Matadors from Texas Tech. To many McMurry students an ath- letic season is a success if the Matadors are downed, so there was plenty of interest in the McMurry-Tech diamond affair. Two basketball victories did not prove sufficient to cool the McMurry desire for revenge on the gentlemen from Lubbock, and college spirit, which is so often lacking during the baseball season was notice- able. Oiao Mitchkix Outfield IIomkh Johnson Infield IT WAS A HALL O 3 V 2_ —156— x x i Hi Y A CO A � I Y Y 9 X X I W X A C O TOTEM 19 7_ Baseball 1927 Murphy look the mound for the Indians. 'The first two innings resulted in no hits and no runs for the Matadors, and two hits and no runs for the Indians. The third was favored by the hatters of both teams. 'The Matadors took advantage of an error, a walk and one hit to garner three runs. The Indians took advantage of an error and three hits to make four runs and place them one run to the good. From this time on the hitting was scattered. The Indians made four more scores, while the Matadors tallied three limes during the rest of the game. The Indians gathered ten hits and eight runs off two lech hurlers in eight innings, while the Matadors were able to gather only six hits off the offerings of Murphy. I hey coupled these with four errors to make six score . X X I Y •A I T Y V Clyde Park Infield 0. K. Patterson Infield A ll Y V 9 9 W HAT IS VOI R OPINION -157- o X X rh TOTEM 19-27 Baseball 1927 SCHKIM I.K April 8-9—San Marcos, Abilene. April 13-14—Daniel Baker. Abilene. April 21 Texas Tech, Abilene. April 27-28—West Texas Normal. Abilene. At the time of going to press the Canyon games have not lx en played. 9 IB KM MIT Wh T Pitcher anti Inficltl K. B. Wharton Catcher Me Ml RRY vs. TECH o a XI X H -C � S 's SO H 3- Jon cy x JRE- SC -«rpy-iai- (UtAW t fVXlY JD Frontier Justice JUDGE LYNCH □EoA. i- ivi h) (y x k o h� (S TOTEM 19 2 7 X X X X I Hi x A CO A I T Y V Judge Lynch Preface Ladies and Gentlemen: And it came to pass that Judge Lynch found the defendant guilty. The sonorous voice of the court broke the death-like stillness of the lonely prairie as it boomed forth the fate of the quivering victim. “I sentence you to he hung by the neck and lashed until dead. You are to hang until the flesh of your body has been eaten by the fowls of the air, and the bones of your skeleton crumble slowly into dust.” Willing hands gave action to the word of the law. and in a few minutes the rope of death was tightening around the throat of the victim, and the blood was running freely from the gashes torn by the heavy lash. There was no malice in the hands that held the rope, nor was there any malice in the rope. There is no malice in this case. He who gets hung in this section need not feel pain in any particular part of the body, but may say as Bill Shakespeare did each night before retiring. “Obscurity often brings safety.” This section was created for the express purpose of razzing some of the celebrities, and otherwise, on the reservation. If you are unmercifully razzed, laugh it off. If you are not razzed, we are sorry for you, for if you are not razzed you don't rate; and if you are razzed you may not rate. If you acre not chosen, remem- ber that we did not have enough space to feature everybody. All of this means that if the rope is unusually tight, and the lash falls hard and fast, it is possible that you rate, hut it is probable that you don't. x A Y A GO A x H1 Y Y 9 ■H 9 —159— A 5 0- TOTEM v A X I rS CO A « X It v 9 Under The Yoke Time was when there was a noble sheet in MeMurry known as the Yellow Journal, hut it has gone the way of all flesh and has heeded the call of the wicked and worthless. Time was when the Yellow Journal made worthy efforts to expose all scandal, and to give publicity to all of those of an amorous nature who were in need of such pubicity; hut the Yellow Journal has been commer- cialized and is now the organ «if the class of campus shieks who are characterized by their boastful attitude, and whose motto is. “Publicity at any price.” Frankly, the Yellow Journal has be- come an advertising medium. Now Judge Lynch positively refuses 1«� associate with any of this crowd. He looked them straight in the eye. and told them that no amount of money could buy them publicity in the report which he was about to make public. For this reason you will find very little mention «if such characters as Gerald Collinsworth. one- time campus shick now trying to garner a living from the soil in the vicinity of Winters: while such fanatics as Alfred Freeman, Mar- tin Hines, and Earl Nowlin were not even considered. Professor Shepherd is excluded on the same count. Judge Lynch is a chivalrous character and never speaks evil of members of the fair sex if he can help it. When they have been guilty of such offenses that the public must be informed, or when they have done something of unusual note the Judge will make brief mention of them. After looking carefully over the events of the year, the Judge has decided that excluding those who have bought publicity in the Yellow Journal ami those who are so disreputable that the are not tolerated in polite society, that onl four persons are worthy of especial mention. The report of the Judge will be found on the following pages. -160- -o 5 X X I A TOTEM 19 3 7 Under the oke (Continued i I have searcher! diligently for the past year, and it now pains me greatly to publish the things that I have learned for they will present some of the most pleasing character?� on the campus in their real place. I restate that I hate to rlo this, hut I feed the urge of duty. X X There are two girls in the institution who have established a record that will likely stand for years to come. These girls deserve some publicity for their efforts. I refer to none other than Alice Small and Lucile Barnes. Now these beautiful sp« cimens of feminine perfection have been campused so many week ends during the year that they have severed all connections with the masculine element of the reservation. Gossip has it that they are ardent man-haters and manage to he confined to the limits of the McMurry forty acres in order that they may become used to tin quiet and peaceful life of an old maid. A Y A CO 9 o Clifton “Pat” Henry of Slaton. Texas, has proved himself to he one of tin- most ignoble of all campus characters for the year. Pat is one of those fellows who think that the sun rises when they get up. Clifton really believes that he is capable of winning the heart and hand of some beautiful girl, hut that is the way with all members of the “I love me” club. He is always having a new love affair, hut through no fault of his own, as the maidens on the reserva- tion refuse to he fooled more than once. To he plain, onre with Pat is plenty, lie has about as much business on a college campus as the proverbial hull had in the china shop. Finally ye chonicler takes up his pen with much aversion: not because of personal dislike for his subject, hut he trembles lest his frail ingenuity, coupled with his limited vocabulary should fail to do it justice. His subject (if such can Ik classified as a subject specimen might he belter' is none other than his editorial majesty. V. 0. Key. Jr., who lakes such fiendish pleasure in publishing all of the slander and gossip he hears, or doesn't hear, in his “weekly Klfort.” This young genius from l.amesa represents a series of complexes. First, a superiority complex; next, a woman-hater complex; later, an inferiority complex: and lastly, a turtle-dove complex. His brilliant cynicism has changed into a mushy, crush sentimentalism. He has developed a taste for a certain kind of poetry which he is always quoting. He tosses on Ids bed at night, and becomes pale and frail of body. We fear greatly for his future strange thing � happen! cn A $ bd T Y V THE (S)WEET i A • DELINK CLUB —162— o .. ..C o TOT EM 19 7 X X I j 1 A GO M I T Y 9 , .- TOfEM 1997 The (S)weet (A)deline Club I am sure that for a majority of the people who .study this report, little or no explanation will he necessary for the chart pre- senter! on the opposite page, hut for the benefit of the minority an explanation will he given. X I You will notice that the membership of this organization is in no way selective, the only requirement for membership being that said applicant become infatuated with some member of the opposite sex. Heart breakers and blind date artists are of course denied membership. Heading from one place to another you will first .see that Ruby Burford is being sought after by two young swains. This should become a very interesting campaign for those who make a practice of following such contests. Each of the. gentlemen arc dark 1 though hardly handsome), and each has command of a pedestrian ex- tinguisher. Continuing, Earl Bowers has become highly interested in a Park; Edith, as you know, is Queen of the Sophomore class. At your next stop you will see that Shiek Collinsworth of Winters is highly in favor of the house of Harris. Captain W. Wallace “Red” Hill has chosen (was chosen by?) a decided brunette. If you are refined you will not ask whether it is the girl or the free trips to the show that attract him. I.ouie C. is parked with Maggie Wallace. This had to be done in order to give a realistic atmosphere to this report. Eddie Wil- liams should become famous. Andy Gump did. and Eddie can surely yell “Oh Min” as well as the comic character. You will next find Paulus Medley of A. M. planted by the side of kreshman Lucile Caublc. Paulus assists Eddie Williams in the city engineer- ing department. Howard Lee Miller believes in being safe and is always found with a Locke. Next in line are Burnicc “W'ooie” Y oung and Irene “Cooie” McNeill. Ovid Donaldson is short some one to escort, while Vela Humphries is minus an escort. Everyone knows that Corinnc Mc- Reynolds should be close to Ovid, and that Anthony Bevo Hunt should not be far from Yeta. It is impossible for them to be present at this time, but if you will look on through the report you will dis- cover the cause of the absences. They are prepared to offer a legal excuse. All other persons afflicted as the people on the chart are, will be found in the pile of sugar. f1! Y A go m H1 Y Y 9 -165- -0 5 V 2_ 5 V 2 O- X X I X X GO u $ I T Y K 9 TOfEM Jail Birds col RT DOCKET Jt ik.k Cynui vs.: Corinne MeReynolds: The malicious destruction of public property, street lights to be exart. thereby setting a bad example for the President Hall innocents to follow. Clifford Frye: Writing themes for various and sundry young gentlemen, and in this way depriving them of the privilege of getting the full value of a college education. Edith Odom: Criminal neglect of the golden opportunities that were daily placed before her, by failing to attend chapel regularly. Rev. Marvin Williams: Cruelly to animals. lie shined a flashlight in the eyes of a poor, unsuspecting opossum, and has been known to shoot at a jack rahhil with a gun. Anthony Hunt: Making great quantities of unnecessary noise at the Ahilcne seat of cinema art. the Majestic Theater, thereby dis- turbing the aesthetic temperament of the patrons of said entertain- ment palace. Robert Martin: Trying to make a race track of the paved streets of Abilene, and tearing through the avenues of the city in his big black Ford buzz wagon at the teriffic speed of 22.B miles per hour. Wayne Cook: Attempting to ruin the morals of the rising generation, and nullify the work done by ages of prohibitionists, by advocating the return of light wines and beer. Hollis Warren: Playing a slide trombone. Cilmer Addison: There arc two reasons for Blimp's captivity. One is that it puts a slop to his unbearable Column of Philosophy, and the other is that he works in the hook store. Either is a sufficient charge. Morris Ledger: Swindling the business men of the city out of great quantities of money during the college year, by making them think that War Whoop ads were of some practical value. Chappie Hardy: Disturbing the blissful calm of an afternoon nap for many a native of the Will Rogers state. Oklahoma. Said natives were aroused from their sleep by Mr. Hardy's attempts to sell them Bibles. Norman Hooktand: Interested parties will please call at the jail for a personal conference. 5 o H x (X I Hi 1 A A 1 T Y V 9 TOfEM Essay on Organizations By Judge Lynch Over four thousand years ago, as Semitic nomads trailed their herds over the deserts of Western Asia, and wrestled with the un- friendly earth in an effort to gain sufficient quantities of life sus- taining substances, the first schools were established in Babylon, the venerable city of Hammurapi. The original purpose of these schools was to spread the knowledge known to the scholars at that time, but before many generations had passed someone thought of the idea of an organization, and we have had them ever since. Me- Murry is blessed, or cursed as the case may be, with her share of clubs. A few of them will now he exposed as they really are. Judge Lynch is always right. The Students Association is the prince of figure heads. It has a constitution, but it is not governed by it. It has power, hut it never uses it. and money that it cannot spend without a faculty 0. K. It was organized for the purpose of allowing the students to use their heads, but it has had so much friendly supervision that its purpose has never materialized. The Literary Societies (Era and Phila� . Anybody can belong to these. The only requirement is that you he a member of the so-called weaker sex. Most of the freshmen belong and a few of the upper classmen who haven't any conscience. They have proved themselves to be excellent places for the i 11 iteratti to pass one or two surplus hours each week. Great stuff for the girls who are dumb enough to think that they are having a good time. The Dramatic Club. Yes we have one, and as is usually the case with the neophytes of the mocking profession, there are only two things that keep them off the stage. One is the manager, and the other is abundant supply of over-ripe tomatoes and mushy banunns easily accessible to the suffering audience. After gazing at one of their attempted productions for several hours, a nice quiet funeral reminds one of the fourth of July. —166- % -o 5 v _ 5 V2 TOTEM X X ESSAY ON ORGANIZATIONS (Continued X X I 1 A CO A t r Y V Life Service Band. Most of the students think that they blow horns. In fact they do blow their own horns, and also talk through their hats quite a bit. This band is composed of all the students who are going through school by way of the free tuition route, and you will find a number of them who are really sincere. Others, according to one student, are hypocritical, impotent uplifters. Press Club. No. they don’t use irons, but they would probably accomplish more if they did. They meet each Monday, and listen to appeals that are never heeded, work puzzles, and vote amendments to the constitution (none of them are ever enforced I. In theory they sponsor the publication, but theory is soldom fact. I. H. R. According to their own statements this group is com- posed of students who have done something for McMurry College. Sounds nice, but try to find the ones who have done anything. They manage to initiate a number of new members and have a banquet each year. T. I. P. The mystery is solved. T. I. P. stands for “We love us.” If you do not believe it, read what they have to say about themselves. T. R. B. One of the most popular organizations with the in- coming students of the masculine persuasion. Meetings were held regularly for several weeks, and large numbers were initiated at each meeting. It serves a worthy purpose as almost any freshman will tell you. All others. If there are any more, they are sleeping peacefully and lack of time has made the trip to the cemetery impossible. All that we can say for them is that they are composed of parasitic nothings, and that most of their members will soon be enveloped in the back to the farm movement. I A Y A CO X 4 Y Y 9 9 o TOTEM A oo Y A A IS X V 9 1 SOMK OF THKSK WKKK KOI l) IN IMF. LIBKAIH —16� — ri-4 Ulorlb u rrent I STORY o o f V 9 TOTEM 19 27 l.l KE. IJBKKTV D i UK PI RSI IT OK HAPPINESS THE TOMAHAWK OPTIONAL CLASS ATTENDANCE. NO MOKE CHAPEL Vol. (iuess DATE UNKNOWN No. ? Not entered as second class mailer. This i first class -tuff. CHEAT HAUL MADE B THREE ARMED BANDITS Three armed bandits, names unknown, held up somebody or other, we don't know who, at a time and place unknown t« the writer. The amount of money and goods, if any, taken by these men has not been ascertained. The name of the sheriff, if any, who captured or allowed them to escape I we don't know which I has not been learned. Also we are not sure that tin bandits were men. They may have been women. Investigation also failed to reveal the amount of reward offered for their capture, if any. or by whom, if any- body. ---------o---------- INFORMATION BURRO liy Into Wiseguy Question: Should a young girl marry u man to reform him? Answer: No. 'Hie rites won’t right him, and the altar won’t alter him. Question: Was the game of poker played in Bible times? Answer: Absolutely. Noah had a full house, and Solomon held all the Queens in the deck. Question: Why are women more re- ligious than men? Answer: Tin church is a good pluee for them to show their new hats. BUILDING AND 4 TONS ICE REDUCED TO ASHES Now in our opinion that is a pretty nifty headline, if you stop to think about it. Too bad we don’t have a story to go with it. hut ou could hardly expect us to burn the McMurry administration building to get a story to fit the head line. ---------o-------- POEM BY ANTHONY HUNT Love is like a hunch of daisies i Bound around with ribbon blue. Love’s a peep-hole into Heaven 1 V ilh you on tip toe looking through. Love’s a jar of milk and honey. Like some sweet enchanting wine. I could drink from it forever And be thirsty all the time. •—---------------------------- • NOTICE Hi is space reserved for news story that didn’t materialize. We are sorry. WEATHER Mixed. Slightly colder in winter. I sually damp in rainy weather. ----——— ----------------------+ Hi Y A GO A 1 T Y Y 9 IM n. Vi.- 5'''V2 X X I r1! A c r $ i Y V 9 TCT EM 19 7 THE TOMAHAWK TSamffffSjaKatqj SOCIETY PERSONALS Luella Baldridge bought a flute from a mail order house, but sent it back as it was full of holes. Morris ledger, formerly of Sudan, was an English Duke in New York and was getting along fine till Mrs. Vanderbilt’s Hispano stalled, and he looked under the front seat for the gas lank. Alfred Freeman failed to make a single team in college, and returned home after three years with nothing to show for it but an education. Stud Self says a wife is a great comfort in all those troubles you would not have had if you had stayed single. Arlie Garner had 100 circular letters to mail last week. The Abilene postoffice refused to give him a wholesale price on stamps, and “Jew” has been chasing all over the country hunting a cut-rate post- office. Why should a boy waste four years in college, when he can sit in a barber shop for two hours and get the complete inside dope on everything? Strange news from Lytle. Bathing girl contest won by girl who could swim. The criminals ain’t killing too many, but they are killing the wrong ones. John West has taken four bottles of corn syrup, but his corns are not Initter. The (Stweet (A)deline Club will meet next Saturday as usual. ADVERTISEMENTS Come to McMurry Chapel Friday night and hear a lecture by Prof. William Curry Holden on THE WESTERN COWBOY OF TODAY Prof. Holden has just returned from the wide open spaces, and his head is full of it. Women live longer than men because PAINT IS A GREAT PRESERVATIVE Girls—Use Phosphorescent Lip Stick so your beau can see what he is doing in the dark. McMurry Book Store ALL CARS SOLD BY H. H. Woodard HAVE FOUR-WHEEL BRAKES. With ordinary brakes the pedestrian sometimes escapes after being run over, but with four-wheel brakes you can stop right on top of him. Wanted Man with a wooden leg to stir home brew. --------o Wanted Butcher’s assistant. Must be able to saw, slice, and serve a customer. --------o--------- A tiling of l eauty is a joy until he marries her. Selah. —170— X X X Y tit GO A I X T Y Y 9 «? -0 5 v _ --v.Tr =4- 50- TO'FeM � 9 27 x x I r i X X CO A a i r Y V 8 9 Q DEDICATION All parts of the Judge Lynch section which have been absolutely valueless and uninteresting are hereby respectfully dedicated to The Committee on Chapel Programs. —171— X X X Hi Y A GO A � X T Y Y 9 o 0 3f :-Eh� osi S£ K HXK ww- TOtKeM 19 2 7 I ?P RENTAL REPAIRS SUPPLIES lx X I A 1 A CO A K X f Y V 9 Typewri ters—Add ing M ach i nes COX TYPEWRITER EXCHANGE In Front of Postoffiec Sales—Service ABILENE Telephone 222.1 In ABILENE and West Texas, it is BANNER Milk and Ice Cream. Made in one of the most modern and sanitary plants in the South, get the habit, call for it by name BANNER and accept no substitute. Phones 23622363 I Ith and Butternut Telephone No. -tl 1 CHANDLER GILL INSURANCE AND BONDS Opposite Mobley Hotel 925 North 2nd St. TANS1L DRY GOODS CO. We Appreciate ) our Truth' We carry a complete line of Devoc. Winsor Newton artists materials. We Appreciate Your Hus in css Abilene Builders Supply Medical Arts Bldg. 1182 N. Third St. F0 OTWEAR Latest Styles Popular Prices Yager Shoe Co. Foot Filters Abilene Lubbock —174— s A x X Y A GO A $ Y V 4-1 9 M X X I r i y A1 GO A r OTEM McMURRY COLLEGE points High School Students to FOUR PREREQUISITES of A COLLEGE EDUCATION I. ENTRANCE CREDITS: Fifteen units- from an affiliated High School. 2. MENTAL CAPABILITY: Inherited ami trained “Brain Power.’ 3. DETERMINATION: A hurning. hungering desire for the Truth. L MONEY: The amount depends largely on one’s ability to use and the exercise of the “Practice of Thrift. x x X A Y A J a i T Y V H 9| For Bulletin Write McMURRY COLLEGE Abilene, Texas 9 o 5 v _ y —175— o X I A TOT EM 19 7 A loo n 2 T Y V 9 c? Pure Food and Drink For Young and Old BOTTLED and Longhorn Beverages Ths verdict of SCIENTISTS is, THEY'RE COO!) AND GOOD FOR YOi We Solicit Voi r Trade On the Basis of GOOD SHOES WITH CORRECT FITTING SERVICE PERRY SHOE CO. See Our Stock of Ilcautiful Gifts for Graduates. Presley’s Jewelry and Gift Shop 209 Pine St. Abilene, Texas If HERE ABILENE IS ENTERTAINED MAJESTIC THEATRE QUEEN THEATRE REX THEATRE WEST TEXAS’ AMUSEMENT COMPANY “Direction Dent Theaters. Incorporated” First Run First Class Pictures at Popular Prices ALWAYS PROPERLY VENTILATED 176- 5 ? La u r Y V , H 9 9 tcTtPem. 1997 s nL Abilene Printing and Stationery Company 1069 North Second Street X X I Complete Office Outfitters, School Furniture Printers of School Annuals, Catalogues and School Supplies Large Stock of Memory Books, Him Books, Photo Books, Memo Books, Scrap Books, Loose Leaf Fillers This Book W as Produced Complete In Our Factory r1! Y A CO La 1 r Y Y H 9 —177— yv z o- o 3 _ X X I rh TOfEM 1977 A CO A 1 T Y V 9 DRINK AT OUR FOUNTAIN The Home of Good Drinks The Montgomery Drug Co. •‘Always at Your Service” David S. Castle Company Architects and Engineers Member of American Institute of Architects 701 -1 Alexander Bi n.dim. Abilene Texas J. T. Owens and Sons Kimball Pianos. Phonographs Musk: Rolls, Records Musical Merchandise 22S Chestnut St. Phone 2167 L. P. WALTER Dealer in FURMTt RE AND VARIETY GOODS 933 S. 3rd and Oak Phone 416 Abilene. Texas TOURIST HOTEL And Dining Room C Willard') Catering to the heller class of banquet Thaggard Battery Co. trade and exclusive parties. 1 nder Management of H e Service III Makes anil Sell Mrs. S. E. Parker Willard South 2nd at Oak 281 Oak St. Phone 1763 17« Y CO A lAl 1 T V H 9 Q 3-14 tct em � 9 7 —o ■ ■ ( pd x X Y W CO LA l j X T V (H 9 H. H. HARDIN LUMBER Everything for the Builder Corner South !•()� ami Chestnut Streets. Phone 89. PHONE 134. . . Rent Cars Baggage YELLOW CABS 1140 N. 1st. Day or Nile Hall Music Company Inc. Wholesale-Retail Dealers in “EVERYTHING IN MUSIC” 258 Pine Street Awi.KNK, Texas Erv Meat Market Ben L. Cox 'Ilios. E. Hayden Jr. “77ie Home of Baby Beef COX HAYDEN Phone 4Ci ami 17 Attorneys at Law 1022 North Second Street Abilene, Texas Tom Holden: “What did you do on the quartet tryout?’ I.uker: “Made first bass on lour bawls.” % •—179— x X I 1 1 Y A CO A X T Y |v 9 o 5 TOT EM 19 27 X X, I A 1 A GO X T Y V 9 Q Direct Your Friends to the Progressive GROWING BANK Abilene State Bank Where You Feel at Home” Allison-Stevens Motor Co. Dodge Brothers Motor Vehicles Graham Brothers Trucks 3rd and Walnut Sts. Abilene, Texas Telephone 73� R. C. WINTERS CO. AUDITS AND SYSTEMS INCOME TAX CONSULTANTS Park Blildiiinc Abilene. Texas Telephone 318 X La AA H T V |9 O — 180 5 ! TOTEM 19Q7 A C 5 U ■ LLI I Iv 9, No Other Candy Tastes Like— M i Rex A.Smitii g q Jeweler-Optometrist I ABILENE He Particular in Selecting Your Sweets It Costs No More Cel the Habit Abilene Candy Mfg. Company Belter Furnished Homes Are Conducive to Happier Families Furniture and Decorations of Distinction .m.UfaMrufr HOTEL GRACE McMurry Tailor Shop Kuroj� ean Plan We Clean, Press and Mend Absolutely Fireproof Headquarters for Commercial Travelers Your Clothes Are Our Business 105 Modern Rooms Just North of the Campus In Memory of J. PLUVIUS BOVINE Who was found very Dead on April Fool Morn V L Sv. -181- • -J = ll- 5 ! X |X| X Irh A CO La $! 1 f Yl V H 9 P £ TCVT EM 19 7 X X I rS 1 A CO u 1 T Y V 9 o The cover for this annual was created by The DAVID J. MOLLOY CO. 2857 N. Western Avenue Chicago, Illinois fW Compliments of The WILTON “The Place to Eat and Drink Compliments of Powell Planing Mill Specialists in Mill Work N. 7th and Walnut Phone 152 There is a difference in Bread EAT SC HI LZ BREAD AND BE CONVINCED Schulz Baking Co. Abilene, Texas The Abilene Army Store Commercial Barber General Merchandise Shop Home of Expert Barbers Shoe Shop in Connection with Ladies Work a Specialty Store YV. A. Farmer Son 1082 S. Second Phone 556 1052 North First Street X X X Y T PH CO A V 1 H Y V 9 T —182— %■ 5 V! ■m totFem Picture Frames Commercial Photographs Kodak Finishing ALL PHOTOGRAPHS IN THIS ANNUAL MADE BY .. Hants' §tiuMn.. Bkn I . Simpson. Propkiktok I hiker of Photographs That Plra.sc x X I A Y A I V V V 8 ,9 We make a specially of College and High School Annual work and are prepared to make your Photographs right, any time or place. We contract more annuals each year than any studio in the state. Fort Worth, Texas 509t G Main Street Phone 2 1543 A «? X ¥ Y V 9 o 0 0 ? - -E H Og 5 S B K H X K AJt p TOTEM 19 27 ' K311 i i71 lll lllljPl STYLE - QUALITY -7 PRICE Ladies Smart Heady-to-Wear and Shoes 7 'tty.v 0 '«v or Quality ami Style Nash Leads the World in Motor Car Value Complete line of Sixes powered with the world’s smoothest type of seven main bearing motors Ask for Demonstration MUTUAL MOTOR COMPANY The Court House Is Just South of Vs FULWILER MOTOR COMPANY Lincoln Cfiorcl Fordson % Large Stock Tarts ami Accessories CARS—TR UCKS—TR ACTORS Modern Equipped Shop With Skilled Mechanics ABILENE. TEXAS —184— 3A L tv v.v AX X X ,1 A H A X T v; 9 o x x I X T I A CO A vi « X T Y V 9 tctFem 19 7 DISTINCTIVE Stamnnifi : Matrltps : Jlnurirg ril ILLINOIS WATCH CASC CO. ‘Where Buying Is a Pleasure JOE ELLIS, JEWELRY Successors to COMPTON JEWELRY COMPAM 178 Cypress Phone 198 STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION of The Citizens National Bank of Abilene, Texas ASSETS Loans and Discounts I . S. Bonds to Secure Circul Ulierty Bond Ollier Stocks and Bonds Stock in Federal Reserve Bank Banking House. Furniture and Fixtures . Other Real Estate Cash in Vault, with other Bunk ami l!. S. Treasury......... : CLOSE OF Bl 5 INESS M RCH 23. 1927 LIABILITIES 11,583.482.18 iapilal Stock $ 200.000.00 ion r O.OOO.Ul Surplus . 100.000.00 120.550.0« 1 ndivided Profits .. 99.581.48 30.000.00 Circulation . 49.300.00 0.000.00 DEPOSITS: Individual . $2,923,153.79 168.941.26 6.645.24 Other Deposits 5.500.00 Bank Depot ila 41.519.0«; 1.450.435.68 2.970.172.88 $3,419,054.36 $.3,419,054.36 •: BOVE STATEMENT IS CORRECT. JAS. A. LITTLETON. Cashier. IN— -185- o 3AM 5A ! i ix [X X v 00 1 V I V 9 ■i x X I r1! Y IA 00 u 1 T Y Y 9 TORTEM 'tStWZVJffilthy •i Com plini ents of Stribling Bros. Company Distributors of— Bunte Brothers orld Famous Candies + i Ed. S. Hughes Co. It It's Hardware If c Have It UOI.KSAI.K Ketaii. II IRI)U AH E C l Hi INI) STOI CS MOLINE rum s MOLINE If ICONS San Angelo Abilene Lubbock BURTON-LINGO RETAIL Lumber and Building Materials Phone 181 Abilene. Texas BRADLEY-JONES COMPANY ABILENE. TEXAS Sporting Goods— If hole sale and Retail Every Kind of Athletic Equipment for Schools anti (.alleges Special Attention Given to Class anti Letter Sweaters Special Wholesale Prices to Schools IWi o y t r ss •oo 1 •• ■€ H HXtX O'Q-g X-EHog SBK M xK ' TOfEM 19 27 go The YOUNG PEOPLE'S Store □ □ The young people like to trade at Minter’s where the new styles are shown while they are new. Quality merchandise in beautiful surroundings at prices as low as the lowest. □ □ I (HI SATISFACTION SIKH’ AT MINTHICS 4 Y V i H MINTER'S DRY GOODS Mulenes ! rogrr.v.wre Store IK7— -o 5 1 4- 5 ! totem 19 27 X X I K 1 A CO r 2 T Y V 9 MIMS The Store of Individuality ON MIMS CORNER HEADQUARTERS FOR COLLEGE MERCHANDISE and The Place Where You Feel at Home C. W. Clark H. I . Simmons ABILENE LAUNDRY CO. Launderers and Dry Cleaners ok the Dependable Kind PHONE 107 Where You Are Made to Feel at Home and where the service of a well equipped bank is given Central State Bank ABILENE, TEXAS Officers: C. T. Hutchison, President J. V. Howerton. Vice President W. H. Free, Cashier R. Peters, Asst. Cashier Vernon Carr. Asst. Cashier — 188 x| XI I ihH ICO m Y 5 ! 9 a TOTEM X X I A T 5! Behind every worthwhile discovery or achievement there are dreamers—men who vision the future in terms of progress, comfort and prosperity. Explorers of new territories vision homes for crowded thousands, opportunities for accumulation of goods necessary for independence for comfort. These men dreamed their dreams at night and applied their exploring energy by day. 51 Explorers in the realm of science vision the comforts of harnessing the forces of nature, the economy and pleasure in such discoveries. No other single discovery has contributed so much to the progress of modern times ns electricity. Today its farreaching effect is felt in every phase of human endeavor; in the home; on the farm; in the office; and in every industry. 5f Electricity, under control, generously supplied from dependable sources, make for conscious comfort and peace of mind. You never doubt its presence when you need light, nor question its ability when you need power. 5| Electricity plays such an important part in making the present day standard of living the highest of all ages that we. who supply it. feel that we are enjoying a privilege of service equalled by few and excelled by no other service organization. IX ix X rh Y A C i V It Y V X X I rh i a nr dr em 19 7 ■ fa—, .« ■ 'ig!ggsai cgs fr u ( ( are now operating 773 stores in 16 states. Our goal for 1927 business is $150,0(X),000. Thr.se figures mean to our customers the best possible merchandise at the lowest possible price. ,x r i Y A CO CO ■A « I T Y V: K; 9 The Old Established Bank Tliiis is a strong home hank. devoted to the welfare and development of this community. We are old in experience hut young in our enthusiasm and in our conviction that our l est years of service arc before us. You will find in this old, safe institution, just that quality of friendly, helpful service which will be most valuable to your own progress. Our officers are more than just experienced bankers, long familiar with local conditions; thev are friends and neighbors whose interests are the same as your own. If you wish to make the most of all that the future hold for you in the way of wealth and opportunity, we are glad to place the facilities and resources of this hank at your command, to help you in every way we can. Farmers Merchants National Bank ABII.KNE, TEXAS o OTEM .rArnmmmmtCUZ 19 27 I Y II-1 GO 100 Per Cent Business Training NOTHIN ; LEE I I NDONE 01 R HOME IN PARK Bl IED1NG Bookkeeping Stenographic Civil Service Complete Business Bunking Penmanship Commercial I.aw Shorthand Typewriting Office Training ledger Posting Machine Multigraphing Cotton Classing x lx W m GO A tf ii T Y1 IV g '77 6 Efficient School G. K. LAWSON. MRS. (.. K. LAW SON. President Secretary Some of the Advantages of Attending an Accredited Commercial School Authorized l� y Hoard of Governor ? fie€mb!em g '77,0 Efficient School 1. The opportunity to «tudy standard, accredited course-. 2. The use nf modern, approved text l� onk$. 3. The opportunity to earn the II. G. It. degree Honor Graduate in Buxines . The degree is conferred only by Accredited Schools. 4. The lK-nefit of free membership in a nation-wide Employment Bureau. 5. The privilege of having grades made in one school transferred to another school. 6. Definite knowledge that the school in which he i' registered maintain high business and educational standard , and that its advertising is never exaggerated and never contains mis- representations, THE NATION AI HI SI NESS COLLEGE l H I IA ACCREDITED HA HIE NATIONAL ASSOCI ATION OK ACCREDITED COM MERCI l. SCHOOLS. IT pays to attend a school that is fully accredited. Look for the Trade-Mark. POSITIONS SELL RED FOR GRAM VIES A Y V 9| ! Park Building. Corner .So. First and Oak Streets Office Phone 272 Residence Phone 1564-W P. O. H 1227. Abilene. Texas “Fastest Growing School in Texas Watch I Grow’’ 9 o 191— r 5 5 TOT EM 19 27 X T 1 « i O0 X T V 9 p COMPTON STORES Are Good Stores Your Trade Appreciated Location Compton Drug Co. 106 Pine Street Medical Arts Pharmacy j North 3rd and Cedar St. Hilton Hotel Pharmacy Hilton Hotel Building Make Our Stores Your Headquarters SCHULTZ GROCERY It's Something Good to Eat We Have It Batavia Brand Pure Food Products Tea Garden Brand Jellies and Preserves “We Appreciate Your Grocery Trade” 134 Pine St. 3 Phones 820 Quality Flowers and Dependable Service The Philpott Florists Phone. Wire, or Write Bonded F. T. I). VI. Members Compliments of Caleb Reed's Man Shop Apparel for Men ('.leaning und Pressing 1062 .Y 1st. St. Abilene. Texas Krauss Dry Goods Co. 288 Chestnut “5 Hustling West Texas Stores' Buy From I and Bank the I) iflferenee Abilene A Wichita Falls. Texas A Gonri Pnaitinn 1 b5« R Ur •� wh � count on thr road te « UUUU rU8IIIIIII,U(.rMI w qun kly train y- u for n good pool tton in n oank. wholesale house, mer crntlle .-Kinhllehnv-n!. and the Ilk� , and aeeure position for you. Coupon wll! bring SPECIAL Information Mall It today. Name Addresa Anthony Hunt: Never kiss a girl and tell the world about it—She will! -192- ■O v Y ± i a! CO LA! � II T Y Y 9 P to¥em 19 27 IN OUR NEW BUILDING WE CAN GIVE YOU THE BEST SERVICE POSSIBLE X □ ■ □ A complete line of all books. Send us a mail order for any new novel. Headquarters for Masterpiece school supplies. Do not fail to call for MASTERPIECE, the svnonym for QUALITY. 17 7. A ISA'S I S TO 7.A ISA ) H McMURRY BOOK STORE —193— A X T Y |v O ;s TOTEM 197 7 X X I A 1 A OO X T Y V 9 GRISSOM'S Department Store We Trust Vfce may have the pleasure of being of service ami assistance to you in preparing for Summer «lavs. ABILENE BARBER SUPPLY CO., INC. Miss Isophene Toler Mrs. Allie M. Erwin THE FAIR STORE We are distributors for Rhone 1342 KOKEN BAKER Barber and Beauty Shop f ixtures Let us know your wants 911 2nd St. Abilene. Texas Rea«ly-lo- Vcar. Millinery and Gifts Greeting Cards Eor All Occasions “FAIR PRICES” 957 . 3rd St. Abilene, Texas Opposite P. 0. PALACE GEM Hig Pictures—Little Prices Always a Good Western Show These Theatres are owned and controlled l Abilene citizens who keep the money in Abilene. MARTIN’S The Pioneer Mr Murry Store Come. Eat. Drink, and Have a Good Time PARISIAN HATS Another Beautiful Shipment Of Imported Hats —$3.88 —$4.88 —$5.88 —$6.88 MILLER’S DRESSES 264 Pine Street When You Think of Flowers PALM BARBER SHOP Think Of— GRANGER FLORAL - in— Palm Hotel CO. “The Students’ larIter Shop Flower Phone 1876 ■ —m- X w 00 A 1 AA.' X T Y i V | h o O -o 5 v 2_ 5 V! X TOTEM 19 27 r Mme 53BSZS3 K TOTEM ADVERTISERS This page is gratefully dedicated to the busi- ness men who so willingly helped to make this book possible. rh Y A A T LLJ I v 9 ,A � 2 T Y V 9 a TOfEM MAKE A TELEPHONE DATE WITH MOTHER AND DAD x X One telephone chat with Mother is worth a pair of fifth-row-center seats at the current edition of the “Follies.” Two arc worth a place in the stands on the day • � f the Big Game. AikI THREE- -well, many a college man has been known to choose Mother’s Voice in preference to his Class Prom. In spite of this popularity of the telephone among College Men. there arc .-till a few vacancies in the ranks. So. if you happen to be one of the non-member-, the tele- phone and telephone service are waiting to connect you with Home and all that it means to you. Make a Telephone Date with Mother and Dad for a certain day at a certain hour, every week of your College life. X X rhl A CO X r Y V cH 9 SOI THWESTERN TELEPHONE COMPANY DR. H. C. WRIGHT Ucensed Chiropodisl Phone 2870 TOO Medical Arts Bldg. Abilene. Texas Limp In Walk Out DR. 0. R. HOUGHTON DENTIST 116Vis Chestnut St. Abilene, 'Pexas BUSBY CROWDER Latest and Most Improved .Methods in Chiropractic and Swedish Massage 254U:� Cvpress Street Phones 113. 934, 1296 DR. G. N. WILSON Osteo mlhie Physician Office Phone 2002, Res. Phone 490 110 0 Pine Street HARVEY HAYS DRUG COMPANY “Drug Store Of Service” 1070 North First St. City Beauty Parlor Pcrmannnt Waving a Sp«rcl� lly THK SHOP FOR COM.KC.K GIRLS 10 Per Ont Di.count to Student and Trarhrr OVER ROSE DEPARTMENT 3TORE 27 4 Pin� St. Phono 2S7fl CRYSTAL CAFE Sanitary Kitchen Quality Foods and Service Tables for Indies 152 Pine St. Abilene. Tex. . J. W. ANTHONY Filling Station Grocery Store We Appreciate the Student Tratle On the Blvd. Just Off the Campus Mr. Holden: My Government 21 Class i- a typical example of High School Freshmen. -196- ? v co .A I m I Y V 9 ... JlJV TOfEM 19 27 ABILENE DOCTORS ,X X I 1 A 00 A � 1 T Y 'V 9 Dr. Walter R. Sivley DENTIST U5-116 Alexander Bldg. Phone 106 DR. E. E. WEST DENTIST X-Bay and Oral Surgery 505-1 Medical Arts Bldg. Abilene Office Phone 1618 Bes. No. 2550Vi Dr. G. M. Gillespie Practice Limited to Orthodontia 101 Alexander Bldg. Phone 215 Drs. Cash Adams W. A. V. Cash Clinton E. Adams Bes. Phone 826 Bes. Phone 860 Office Phone 1.36 DR. T. B. COX Dentist Citizens Bank Building J. H. WARNICK, M. D. General Practice Alexander Bldg; 315 16 17, Abilene Special Attention to Pellegra and Eczema Drs. Cooper Hedrick Medical Arts Building Abilene. Texas Drs. Middleton Tandy Physicians and Surgeons Office Phone 83 Res. Phone 515 and 623 101 Alexander Bldg. Abilene, Tex. Drs. Leggett Mathews F.ye. Ear, Nose, and Throat Alexander Bldg. Booms 113 111 PHONE 1281 MINTON T. RAMSEY DENTIST X-Ray and Diagnosis 313 311 Alexander Bldg. Phone 117 Alexander Sanitarium ABILENE, TEXAS The Abilene Medical Surgical Clinic STAFF: J. M. Alexander S. M. Alexander Brian P. McFaklink C. L. Prichard H. H. Tull Second Floor Medical Arts Bldg. Surgery J. Frank ('lark Grady Shytles Karl B. King I.. F. PHONE Medicine R. P. Glenn Erie I). Seller? L J. Pickard Grubbs 2613 2611 X X H i HE S io H 3- op- lync TOTEM 19 7 X T ADAMS - LEVERETT COMPANY HARDWARE 15x30 Tractors—Karma 11 Tractors Large slock Genuine I. II. C. Kepairs For All P. 0. and McCormick Peering Lines •141 Walnut. Abilene, Texas Monday. Texas Y A CO MINGUS-PRICE 1 Men's anti Hoys' Outfitters ) COMMENCEMENT DAYS are calling for that new Suit, Shoes. Hat, Shirt. Tie, Belt, Etc., and we “got ’em all”—fn sh and fine as Springtime itself. Headquarters for all COLLEGE BOYS. Trade with us -we trade with you A 1 Y V 9 Eat The West Texas House WESTEX THE ICE CREAM PENDER FOR COMPANY Manufacturing HEALTH Stationers and Furniture and Filing Devices in Wood ami Steel BEAUTY Steel and Iron Safes. Complete Line Of Office Supplies It's A Food ABILENE, TEXAS o 5 —1W— 5 5 o-—- XI x H -c Ill ERVI Cl: Engraved Annuals I arc distinctive productions. pulsating with ideas, originality and character, and reflect in an unusual way the school and its activ- ities. With our plan of Building a Suc- cessful Annual and our specialized co-operation you can attain your am- bition to produce a distinctive and successful hook. SERVICE ENGRAVING CO 119 Broadway, San Antonio. Texas