Cotlpg? (V6i1p«p a£ 1$2$ Eflrfm Coffin • K6ifor • -V 19U T ubfi$fs 6 bn. T «Ttturrji (fe )e Akif? ne, fr.ocas $r6pr of Hoods The College Classes Favorites College Year Organizations Athletics The Other Side % ; trntramu _____________________________________________I r ntmtsiraiunt utlhmg (Suuuutstitm HFlimt gliali — I President J. W. Hunt The President’s Message To the Students and Patrons of McMurry College, Greetings: McMurry College conies before its widening and growing constituency with a record of continued growth and development that is an inspiration to those who are responsible for its management and should he to its friends and patrons everywhere. This achievement is the result of close and efficient work by a faculty that is second to none among the institutions of Western Texas, and is without precedent. The management of McMurry College conceives that the highest work of any school today is in the training of character and in the development of manhood and womanhood. It is the endeavor of the institution to send out into the world people who personally know God and are, therefore, best equipped to lead in the work of church or state. We deny that it is just as necessary for a hoy to know the fundamentals of an automobile as it is that he shall know the fundamentals of an English education, and we further assert that it is even more important that he shall know the fundamentals of Christian living and service than it is that he shall become an expert in either of the other two. Though we are firmly convinced as to the necessity of training and educating the mind of the student, we, nevertheless, realize that the way of salvation is not by the universities but over an old hill called Calvary. And because we believe this, we invite West Texas to send its young people to this institution that they may be properly trained and equipped for a definite service to their fellowman, and may some day become polished shafts to be shot from the bow of God into the quivering heart of the world. To the students going out of the institution, bearing their degree, the President wishes to extend his special wishes and prayers for a laudable and successful career. To patrons and students: We greet you in the name of our one Lord and Master, who is the great Teacher, even Jesus, the Christ, the Son of the Holy Ghost and of the Virgin Mary, the supreme offering for the sins of man on Calvary. Sincerely your brother, J. W. HUNT. Nineteen BOYD M. McKEOWN, M. A. Dean Education ROBERT B. WYLIE. M. A. Secretary-Treasurer JULIA EUGENIA LUKER. M. A. English SIDNEY SEYMOUR BOUTWELL, B. A. Assistant Dean Assistant in Education tfle Twenty FLOYD W. RIGG, M. A.. B. D. Bible and Religious Education JENNIE TATE, M. A. Mathematics W. C. CAMERON, M. A. Languages LEROY C. GLASS, B. S., M. A. Science Twenty-one MRS. W. A. McDAVID. M. A. English WILLIE MAE CHRISTOPHER. B. A. English JAMES E. FREEMAN. M. A. IIiisin ess A 1 in in is trot ion EVERETT SHEPHERD, B. A. History Twenty-two VEILNIE NEWMAN, H. A. Spanish It. M. MEDLEY, 13. A. Athletics eula mae McFarland, b. s. Home Economics LELA MAE SKINNER, B. A. Physical Education for IE omen m c_ Uj v. tty. 0 o Twenty-throe GYPSY TED SULLIVAN WYLIE Dean ok Fine Arts Voice HJALMAR BERGH Director of Piano BEATRICE STORY Violin MRS. LILLIAN MORRISON RAMSEY. B. M. Piano Twenty-four DOROTHY DECK, B. L. Expression ami Public Speaking MRS. S. C. GAGE Dean of Women MINNIE MAE MARTIN, B. A. Assistant in Science HELEN LATHAM. B. A. Principal of Academy Mathematics Twenty-five MRS. M. A. PARKER Hostess of flint Hull MRS. C. B. TRACY Hostess of President Hall MRS. SUSIE SHEPHERD Hostess of Bailey Hall Twenty-seven Alma Mater Way out on the Plains of Texas ’Mid its fields of grain. Stands our cherished Alma Mater Sing of her again. Chorus Hail, McMurry, dear McMurry, Loud we sing of thee, Hail to thee our Alma Mater Hail, all hail, to thee. The Maroon and White are floating Toward the sky of blue. Help us to our Alma Mater Ever to be true. Chorus Hail, McMurry, dear McMurry, Loud we sing of thee. Hail to thee our Alma Mater Hail, all hail, to thee. Majesty and love and honor All before thee bow; Never shall thy spirit perish. Vow thy children now. Chorus Hail, McMurry, dear McMurry, Loud we sing of thee. Hail to thee our Alma Mater, Hail, all hail, to thee. J Gilmer Addison, B. S. .....................................................Canadian 1. H. R.; Press Club; Band '25. '26; Chairman Branding Iron Memorial Committee. Blimp thinks ho is getting old; for that reason he has chosen athletic sports as a life time hobby. His philosophical column in the War Whoop gave exercise to a verbose vocabulary which he uses in enforcing sales in the Book Store. Galantry is an outstanding truit; while fluent phrases of flattery arc bestowed upon the fairer sex. He has many friends. Vera Baker, B. A............................................................Abilene Sigma; Dramatic Club. Vera when convinced is determined; when uncertain, she is curious, and her method of approach is akin to timidity, unless her disapproval is met with. Vera is faithful to classwork. putting lessons first in every instant. It has been rumored that, as a school teacher Vera’s life history is quite interesting. Luella Baldridce, B. A........................................................Chico Alpha; Dramatic Club; Orchestra; Band; Choral Club; Treble Clef. Luella is too unselfish for her own good. She would sacrifice anything for a friend. The same attitude was shown for the school and all its available activities. Loyalty and duty came first, winning for her. respect and admiration; ami doubtless more friends than she ever guessed. X Thirty I ■ r i Minnie Bell Blaine, B. A. Abilene Alpha; Pep Squad; A. H. S. Club; T. I. P. Min can not account for her being no different. No one holds it against her. how- ever. To be exact, it is not what she says, but the way she says it. that makes her unusual. Not one in school is more be-friended than Min. Adaptability and understanding make her a lovable character. Earl Bowers, B. S................................................................Abilene ■ 03 I ■ ' O u ,V 1. H. R.; Football ‘25. ’26. ’27; Haseball ’26. George Earl, famous from Rising Star, model for collegiate athletes, and enemy of the would-be ladies man. that’s Earl. Daring and courageous is he. why he even had the nerve to register for a course in Interior Decoration, lie is a favorite among the student body. Ima Brown, B. A. ............................................................... Abilene Sigma; Sylvester Club. Ima is Inu’s twin sister. They are together all of the times She too is a brunette, which fact makes their identity more confusing. A gentleness of personality and frank- ness of speech emphasize her casual humor. The Seniors give up the ghost—is Ina Ima or is Ima Ina. Thirty-one tti c Tfturru Ina Brown, B. A. •.......................................... ... Abilene Sigma. Ina is her sister’s twin. If then is more than one difference in the two we do not know it. No douht she is tired of being called Ima when she is Ina. hut they are the un- solved puzzle of the Senior class. IIor friend are delighted by a casual frankness that makes her an interesting person. Oliver Bush, B. S................................................................Abilene Band; Orchestra; Glee Club; College Quartet; Dramatic Club '25; Treble Clef '27. Oliver “Ma” Bush, that shocking person who hailed from the California of West Texas, has done everything about the college from fixing a burned out light bulb, to coaxing the College Flivver into running another term. Oliver has a natural talent for drums. Fords, and electricity. Mrs. E. M. Christmas, B. S.....................................Houston, Missouri Alpha. For three years our class has had the Christmas spirit. That queer combination of student, housekeeper and part-time teacher affords but little time for general activities; nevertheless she is quite a sport and ready for any service that may be accorded the Seniors. She is a real friend to everyone. Thirty-two Grace Lee Cranston, B. A. Abilene Alpha; Pep Squad; 'I'. I. P.; Merkel Club '26, ’27; Choral Club; Totem Staff ’28. One almost asks the question about this fair daughter of McMurry—“Is her middle name ability?” The answer reveals that her literary ability, her dependability, and her soci-ability have won for her a very warm place in the hearts of all those with whom she has been associated. It must be. Alice Cross, B. A............................................................... Sylvester Alpha; Sylvester Club. Miss Cross, after a career of weilding u ruler in the rural school room, chose to seek the level of higher learning. In class discussion her decision usuully settles the argument. She is a good listener, which means, she talks sparingly. Alfred Freeman, B. A.............................................................Abilene I. H. R.; Yell Leader ’28; Lay Activities Club; A. H. S. Club; Preacher’s Kids Club. “Papa’s” perpetual repertoire of pcrmiscous prattle constituted a repartee that was rivalled by Proxy Hunt only. He dared to be different and won. His pep was undaunted. His cheer leading was deserving of creditable esteem. i m c Thirty-three Yftuvtu Dorothy Garrett, B. A. Abilene Sigma; La Alborada; War Whoop Staff. Dorothy is possessed of an intellectual charm that invites one to make her acquaint- ance. and entices one to know her heller. Her clever ideas and unu ual manner have attained for her rank in the social life1. As class reporter Dorothy has made many things sound strangely magnanimous. To ask her why. is mysteriously clangorous. Iris Graham, B. A. . . . . . Abilene Sigma. Everyone knows Iris . She is on the office force but keeps in a good humor, and somehow, one can’t forget her friendliness. She is faithful to everything, even her classes, and especially to her duties which seem to be a pleasure rather than a task. Samaria Fay Grimes, B. A...........................................................Baird Sigma; Life Service Band. Sammy cannot decide which is more fun. teaching school or studying education. She seenu to depict a humorous situation from both callings. Although conscientious when assigned to responsibility. Samariu Fay manages to g-.-t something from life that some people call fun.' Thirty-four Hazel Hamilton, B. A. Abilene Sigma; Choral Club; Pep Squad; La Alborada; A. H. S. Club. Hazel lias always been elated over anything pertaining to scholarship. Her achieve- ments along that line brought honor to her this year. Sincerity is a part of Hazel. She always has a determination to accomplish the one important objective of a college career— a worthwhile education. G. C. Hardy, B. A. Dora Life Service Band; Galleon Staff ’27; War Whoop Staff '28; Preacher’s Kids Club; Dramatic Club; Scholarship Society; Business Manager of Totem ’28; Press Club. Chappie just can not keep from talking. At the beginning of each term. Chappie “dons” his best shoe-shine and most odorous hair oil. in hopes of captivating some fair lady. Chappie is a good business manager because he never gives up. Morris Hodges, B. S. Abilene I. H. R.; A. H. S. Club; Press Club; Business. Manager of Totem ’27; Football Busi- ness Manager ’27; President of Senior Class. “Mas” Hodges, our Prcxy. is quite a manager. He manages to corral the entire class even for business meetings. His favorite indoor sport is courting the ladies, usually in groups of two or three at the Book Store. How he manages it is explained by his frank friendliness to everyone. Thirty-five Elizabeth Hunt, B. A.......................................................... Abilene Sigma; Press Club; Debate ’27; Choral Club; Dramatic Club; La Alborada; Pep Squad; Life Service Band; Art Club ’27; Preacher's Kids Club; T. I. P.; Expression Studio Club; Treble Clef. Elizabeth is a genius if there ever was one. She can do anything from preaching a sormon to acting a clown, including theme writing and singing on the college quartet. Elizabeth, charming and sweet, is a friend to everyone. Edgar A. Irvine, B. A...........................................................Weslaco Business Manager of Galleon ’27; War Whoop Staff '25, '26; Press Club; Scholar- ship Society; M. S. F.; Dramatic Club; L. S. V. B. Edgar is a smart man. He enjoys a good laugh and never misses a chance for one. With his ability to speak, and manage journalistic affairs it is not supposed that his career will end wh?n the degree is conferred. Homer Johnson, B. S............................................................ Abilene I. H. R.; Pre. Med. Club; Band ’26. '27. Homer has a dry wit that makes what he says count. His auditors wait anxiously for the next remark, lest it be more quaint than the former. Homer may be classed with the group called characteristic of college life. He is a congenial sport and a good student. Thirty-six Myrtle Killam, B. A............................................................Ballinger Sigma; Choral Club; Life Service Hand. Quaint and forbearing is Myrtle; but few people know the depth of her silent thoughts. Her poems disclose a wealth of meditation hidden by her studious attitude. Her admittance to the Scholarship Society is proof of a determination to attain tho goal offered by the opportunities of a college education. Pearl Land, B. A......................................................Grand Saline Sigma; Scholarship Society. When a stately, well poised person is wanted for pageant or chapel program, a search for Pearl ensues. Very exacting and thorough is everything that Pearl does. For her to attempt a thing is to do it in an artistic manner; and the personal touch which she lends to her work creates in one a desire to be one of her many friends. E. I). Landreth, B. A...........................................................Abilene President of Students Association '25; Life Service Hand. E. D. is one of our preachers and we are very proud of him. Although his duties as pastor prevent him from taking part in student activities we know he is a very capable man from his past record. Thirty-seven Preston Lightfoot, B. A. Abilene A. H. S. Club. Out to business matters in town Preston is seen on the campus but very little. Classes and chapel are fortunate to note his presence. That he is a capable student was proved by his initiation into the Sigma Pi Delta. Las Cruces, N. M. Randolph Long, B. S.................................... Hard '26. ’27. ’28. Randolph has boon in Mc.Murry part of four years. He has attempted many things. Among the attempts was a vain effort to -deep in Science classes, and a successful struggle to be a Senior. Randolph has been active in several extra-curricula activities, basketball and tennis claiming most of his spare time. Robert Martin, B. S. Abilene Hob was never known to be in trouble, except with himself. Of ordinary things he is unaware. Hut a Pep meeting or football game finds him all there. He has excelled in science and confections; the laltor affords much pleasure for his friends. Thirty.ei|?ht Isaac Earl Martin, B. S. ..........................Westover , I. H. R.; Prc. Med. Club: Band ’24. Isaac Karl might have been a costume designer had he not been short in statue. “Shorty” is the fellow that does things that others are afraid to do. He starred in many class football games. He was also a notable figure in the olden days when class fights held sway. College would be incomplete without “Shorty.” Viola Martin, B. A.............................................................Wesiover Alpha; Life .Service Rand. Viola is a sweet little girl who minds her own affairs in her own way. calm and inaceful. The honor council claimed her membership for three years. Most gracious are ler sendees in the class and the organizations to which she belongs. To know her is to love her and remember her. Irene Meador, B. A............................................................ Abilene President Pep Squad ’28: T. I. P.; Choral Club; Preacher’s Kids Club; Dramatic Club; Press Club; A. H. S. Club; President Home Economic Club ’27; Treble Clef; Totem Staff ’28. Meador, alias. Irene, is distinguished by always being busy. She knows everyone in school, where they live, and says something good about them or nothing at all. The campus knows no better sport, friendlier greeting, and all-time Pal than Meador. Thirty.nine Martha Medley, B. A..........................................................Abilene La Alborada; Sigma. Manila is one of the faithful fow to stay with the class since its beginning in the Fall of ’24. which was made famous by the red letter day of the Black President’s inaugural. She is very reserved, yet profoundly logical in everything. • ! I] Allene Mitchell, B. A........................................................Abilene Alpha; T. I. P.; Pep Squad; A. H. S. Club; College Favorite '28. Allene is one in a thousand; no oftencr than that is there found an A student, all around sport, and College Favorite “a la one person.” Always pleasant, never frowning, usually laughing, curiously innocent, and entirely surrounded by masculine friends—thus, we see the charming little brunette every day. Lula Berth Myatt, B. S........................................................Nugent Alpha. I.ula Berth is very independent. A suggestion to her is considered, hut beware of dictation. I.ula Berth has been in McMurry since ’24. She roamed around in different halls of knowledge hut came hack to the all important reservation for the all important degree. I I Forty yjyvv— .-v Elizabeth Parker, B. S............................................., Abilene Pep Squad; Home Economic Club ’27; Alpha. The taller Parker girl is Elizabeth. Coming from a military institution she possesses a considerable amount of dignity and now really looks the part of a Senior. Hlcnd ] with a gracious personality is an even tempered disposition that ever)' one admires whether she is an intimate friend or not. Margaret Parker, B. S. Abilene Pep Squad; Hand; Alpha; Art Club ’27. Margaret is the less bashful Parker girl. Radiant with energy and livlincss, her presence is desirable. She has good ideas and is willing to make them available, especially if a good time is pending thereon. Loyalty, no matter what the circumstances, was a dominating characteristic. Dorothy Sanders, B. A.......................................................Abilene Choral Club; T. I. P.; Sigma. In a most becoming manner. Dorothy has met the requirements of high grade stand- ards. and has received recognition for her invaluable work as a student. If you do not know Dorothy you have certainly missed something, because her rare little sayings make one laugh. Forty-one Jessie Stell, B. A...........................................................Colorado Sigma; Life Service Band; M. S. F.; Choral Club; Press Club. Jessie’s sympathetic understanding yields her acquaintance as one to be treasured. Her’ is a life of love and service for others. Jessie was a leader in many phases of religious life throughout the slate. A more lovable character is yet to be found. Beulah Tracy, B. A............................................................Abilene Alpha; Pep Squad; Chorul Club; Dramutic Club; Quartet ’26. ’27; Preacher’s Kids Club; T. I. I ; Treble Clef; Art Club ’27; Students Council '26. ’28. “Tracy,” seldom Beulah, that ensemble of pep and vivacity could not help being heard as well as seen. Fun is to be had before the staff of life; it is more essential to her existence. In fact, excitement, fun, and Tracy are synonymous. Herbert West, B. A................................................................. Olney I. H. R.; Vice-President Senior Class; Indian Head Association; Football; Basket- ball; Baseball. Herbert believes nonsense to he the spice of life. To “Hcrby” girls ure quite like clothes: they must be changed often. Courting and eating are side lines from the four sports. Of all the cars modelled, lle.rbert’s choice is a coupe. Forty-two Jliutum; Hubert Beli.......................................................... Rochester Treble Clef; Glee Club. Marvin Boyd Cisco Debate ’27. ’28; Quartet '27; L. S. V. B.; Glee Club; Treble Clef; Dramatic Club; Preacher's Kids Club; M. S. F. ’27; Totem Staff '28; Member Students Executive Council ’28. Ray Cockrell...........................................................Abilene A. H. s. Club; Pre. Med. Club. Gerald Collinsworth....................................................Winters Band ’24, ’25. ’26, ’27, ’28; President Junior Class ’28; Pre. Med. Club; Vice-President of Band ’28. Glen Davis....................................................................Clyde Glee Club; Orchestra; Treble Clef; Dramatic Club; Preacher’s Kids Club. Forty-four Tft? Tof m Maurine Eastus..................................................Abilene Press Club: Editor of Galleon ’2 ; La Allmrada; Stamford Club; Sigma; Dramatic Club; Debate ’27. Franklin Eldridce..................................................Miami £? i Band; Preacher Ki ls Club. SmsmL Vi .................................Shamrock Club; T. I. P.; Treble Clef; P. K. Club. Eleanor Greer.................................................Ballinger Sigma; Press Club: I iy Activity Club. Wynis Greer...................................................Ballinger Sigma; Lay Activity Club. -m c ns u Iflurru offe F’orty-five .Tim Guthrie........................................................ Seymour L. S. V. B. President '27. ’28; College Orator ’25. Naldie Hale....................................................... Bradshaw I. H. R.; Indian Mead Association; Football; Basketball. Itasca Hamilton......................................................Abilene Sigma; Home Economic Club '26, '27. Holiday Haley.........................................................Norton Post Master. Ella Mae Hogan..........................................................Spur Alpha; Home Economic Club; Choral Club; Treble Clef; Quartet ’28. Forty-six Anthony Hunt..............................................................Abilene I. II. I{.; FooiImiII; Dramatic Club; President Sophomore Class '27; Preacher’s Kids Club; A. II. S. Club. Bruce Johnson..........................................: Abilene Prc. Med. Club. Lloyd H. Jones...........................................................Seymour Quartet '26. '27: I.. S. V. B. President '26, '27; M. S. F.; Students Association Council '27; Treble Clef; Glee Club; Totpm Staff ‘26; Press Club. Burrow Kirby........................................................... Abilene L. S. V. B.; War Whoop Staff; Business Manager of Galleon '28. Raymond Hughes............................... Prc. Med. Club; Band; Football: Basketball. Anthony, N. M. Forty-seven Beulaii Low Lee.........................................................Abilene Pep Squad; Sigma. Eugene Luker............................................................. Waco Glee Club; Quartet '26, '27, ’28; Treble Clef; Band; I. H. R.; Press Club. Grady Morton.......................................................... Abilene L. S. V. B.; Press Club; Totem Staff '27; Glee Club; Preacher’s Kids Club. Mable McNees............................................................Abilene Alpha. Irene McNeill...........................................................Winters Alpha; Dramatic Club; Lay Activities Club. Forty-eight Vera Pettit...................................................Throckmorton Alpha; Life Service Hand. J. E. Shewbert, Jr.................................................Abilene IW i —— President « f Student’s Association; Life Service Hand; Debate ’26. '27. ’28; Dramatic Club; Methodist Student’s Federation ’27. Leu a Woodard......................................................Abilene Sigma; Life Service Rand. Bernice Young......................................................Abilene Pre. Med. Club; Abilene High School Club. Tillie Young....................................................Colull a Pep Squad '26. ’27. '28; Life Service Hand; Methodist Students Federation ’26. ’27. ’28; President of Honor Council ’28; Alpha; Preachers Kid’s Klub. Forty-nine Clyde Park................................. I. H. R.; Football; Basketball; Baseball. Knox City Alice Bean...........................................................Lubbock Pep Squad; Choral Club; Honor Council ’27; Sigma; Treble Clef; Dramatic Club; Lay Activity Club '27. Abilene Weldon Burks Abilene High School Club. Katy Curry................................................................Abilene Abilene High School Club. Orlo Mitchell..........................................................Lamesu 1. H. R.; Football ’26. ’27, ’28; Dramatic Club; Baseball ’26. ’27; Basketball ’26, ’27; Lay Activity Club. Fifty S’liplunmuTii MINNIE MAE ADCOCK Haskell Sigma. RAYMOND ADCOCK Haskell Life Service Band; Expression Studio Club; Dramatic Club. VIDA AMERSON Stamford Pep Squad; Press Club; Sigma; Sopho- more Reporter ’28; Stamford Club; Honor Council ’28; War Whoop Staff ’28. AUGUSTA ANDERSON Forrestox Alpha; Preachers Kid's Club. DUDLEY ARDEN Seymour ANNA BELL BAILEY Abilene Sigma; Preachers Kid’s Club. OUIDA BEAVERS Abilene Abilene High School Club. HOWARD BELL Rochester Glee Club. BELMONT BISHOP Killeen Glee Club ’27. ’28; Second Quarter ’27. RUTH BELL BOREN Snyder Alpha; Choral Club ’28. I Fifty-two — GUY BRIDGES Stamford Club. Stanford KEVA COCKRELL Alpha. Abilkne ALTON BROOK EUSON Hill, N. M. Band '27. '28; Quartet '27. BENNETT COLE Life Service Band. Abii.knk BEELER BROWN Big Lakk Football; Basketball; I. IL R.; Repre- sentative to Student’s Association '27, '28. EDNA- CLARIDA Abii.knk Pep Squad; A. H. S. Club; Sigma. JACK COCHRAN Abii.knk WAYNE COOK Abilknk Debale '27; . Dramatic Club '27, '28: Expression Studio Club: Life Service Band. CAROLINE COUCH Abilene Dramatic Club; Sigma; Pep Squad; Expression Studio Club; Abilene High School Club. A V V • Fifty-throe ■1 BOBBIE CRAIGHEAD Albany Dramatic Club; Pep Squad. HUBERT CURRY Crosbyton Press Club; Rand; Debate '27, ’28; Business Manager of War Whoop ’28. LOUISE DAVENPORT Stanton Sigma. RUTH DAVIS ‘ Sweetwatek Pep Squad; Choral Club; Dramatic Club. J. W. EDMONSON Loraine I. H. R.; Dramatic Club. ROSE FISHER Anson Life Service Band; Sigma; Red Head’s Club '27. LUCILLE GIST Abilene Press Club; Sigma; A. H. S. Club. WALLACE GLENN Benjamin W. L. HARKRIDER Merkel 1. H. R.; Prc. Med. Club. Fifty-four 9 JESSIE HAYTER Abilene Sigma; Abilene High School Club. CLIFTON HENRY Slaton I. II. R.; Press Club: Totem Staff. EUGENE HICKS Abilene Preachers Club; Life Service Band. ELM A HINDS Btc Springs Sigma. MYRTLE JONES Sigma. KATHRYN HODGES Abilene T. I. P.; Pep Squad; Choral Club; Treble Clef; A. H. S. Club; Art Club '27. MARY HUTCHINSON Merkel H. E. C. Club '27; Treble Clef; Sigma. CONN ISAACS Eldorado I. H. R.; Football; Basketball. MARGARET JONES Seymour Choral Club; Life Service Band; Dra- matic Club; Treble Clef. Abilene Fifty-five r OPAL JOHNSON Abilknk Sigma; Pep Squad; Life Service Band. RUTII LEE Sigma; Pep Squad. Abilene TOWNER KEY Alpha. Winters KATHRYN KIRBY Abilene Dramatic Club; A. H. S. Club; Sigma. EDITH KRAL Sylvester Choral Club; Life Service Band; Sigma; President Choral Club '28; -Treble Clef; Second Quartet ’26. DONA LOCKE Miami Sigma; Pep Squad; Dramatic Club; Red Head Club ’27. ELLIS LOCKE Miami I. II. K.; Orchestra; Band; Red Head Club ’27. STELLA MARTIN Sigma; H. E. C. '27. Abilene HOWARD MILLER Abilene Football; Baseball; President Sopho- more Class ’28; Indian Head Association. Fifty-six ■■■■■ ■■■ RUTH MILLER Abilknk Pep S |ua«l; Sigma; Dramatic Club. MARVIN McCREE Artesia, N. M. JANE McMAHAN Roby Sigma. CAROLYN McNEELY Memphis Girls Quartet ’27. '28; Sigma; Treble Clef; Choral Club; Dramatic Club. MERLE NANCE Winters Alpha. 0. E. PATTERSON Haskell Totem Staff ’28; Dramatic Club; Press Club; Football; 1. H. R. ETHEL PHILLIPS Winters Alpha. NELL RANEY Abilene Sigma; A. H. S. Club; Pep Squad. RUTH RANKIN Abilene Sigma. Fifty-seven MARY RENDLEMAN Austwell Choral Club; Alpha; Lay Activity Club; Treble Clef. BESSIE TERRY Stamford Alpha; Stamford Club; Press Club; Totem Staff. ADA MARY THARP LlTTLF.FI ELD Alpha; Preachers Kid’s Klub; Pep Squad; Honor Council; T. I. P. LUCILLE THORNEL Abilene T. I. P.; Pep Squad ’27; Choral Club. T. J. TURNER Gleo Club. GORDON WEBB Rochester Sylvester Editor of War Whoop ’28; Totem Staff; Press Club; Sylvester Club; Life Service Band. LANCE WEBB Band; Orchestra. I.OCKNEY C. WRIGHT Throckmorton Alpha; Choral Club. JANIE ALICE WRIGHT Throckmorton Alpha Fifty, eight Stoaljmnt V. ADCOCK Haskell IRENE ADDISON Canadian EMMA ANDERSON Abilene KENNETH ARNOLD Abilene VIRGIL BANKS Mason OPAL BAKER Drasco ERMA BARFOOT Jayton SALLYE BEAN Lubbock MORRIS BEAVERS Colorado T. J. BIDDLEMAN Abilene WALLACE BINGHAM Spur MODENA BLACK Ballinger OLGA BOWMAN Rotan ONA FRANCIS BROWN Cisco MARGARET BROWDER Truscott Sixty NILES BROYLES Abilene RUTH BRYAN Abilene NINA MAE BUTLER Abilene CHARLES CANFIL Sweetwater ETHELYN CLARK Abilene LUCILLE COLLIER Post EVELYN COLLINS Abilene CLETA FAYE COOK Abilene J. B. COUNCIL Belton ELIZABETH CRAIN Brc Spring HOWARD CRAWFORD Lockney MARY CRAWFORD Lockney WILLIE JO DARRACOTT Marfa INEZ DAVIS Abilene SYBIL DOBBS Colorado L Sixty-onc J Sixty-two JEWELL CRIMES Baird ------ w DAN DODSON Abilene MATTIE DORN Colorado CARL Sylvester MAE DOUGLAS Sylvester .-v RIGDON EDWARDS sa -' “ Anson - GEORGIA FERRELL . Sylvester WILLIAM FIELDS Clint t FLEETWOOD Breckenridve MRS. LOUIS Abilene FLOYD EDWARDS Abilene LUCILLE EDWARDS Abilene GRANT Abilene GEISMAN Abilene RALPH GILLETTE Littlefield RUBY CROTE A. J. HILL Mason Sylvester ANGIE HAYNES HERMA LEE HOOKER Abilene Eldorado LULA HAMPTON FLOY HORN Abilene Lambsa IONA HARRIS JOHN HUFF Ballincer J VII. llvl A Throckmorton LOUIE HARTGRAVES ELLEN JAMESON Abilene Memphis OLIN HASTINGS RAYMOND JOHNSON Roscoe Loraine BESSIE HELLUMS CHANDLER JONES Stamford Marfa PAULINE KENDRICK Clydk t Sixty-three JOHN KENNON Godley JUANITA KENNER Abilene ASA LIE KEY La MESA J. EDMUND KIRBY Colorado JETA LANDRUM Fluvanna FRANK LAWLESS Abilene MARY LIGHTNER Coleman 1 RUTH LOHN Abilene JEANNE LOGAN Anson FLORA MARTIN WESTOVER FLORISE MASSIA Sacerton 1 ORMAN MEANS I Brownwood LUKE MEDLEY Abilene LAUREL MITCHELL ! Lamesa Sixty-four I KATE GARRETT Jayton ANNIE MAYE NALLEY Trent FREDDA MORTON Abilene SALLIE LOU NEWBY Bradshaw, MALVIN MONTGOMERY Abilene MARY O’HARROW Abilene NINA MURPHY Abilene BERNARD OWENS Stamford Howard McDonald Portales MILTON PAYNE Stamford francis McFarland Abilene CARY PEARCE Abilene MATRONE McNEELY Abilene JOHNNIE POLK Abilene VIOLA KAY Plainview o Sixty-five MARIE RHODES Abilene ALTON ROBERTS OVALO PAULINE ROBINSON Abii.ene GRACE RODGERS Anson URBAN SCHULZE Bancs VELMA SHARP Abilene GERALD STREET Abilene LILLIAN TERRY Stamford KATHRYN SWIFT Stamford RILL A THOMPSON Abilene SARAH THOMPSON Anson ' ARLIN TIMBERLAKE Vera CURTIS TRAWEEK Abilene CHARLIE TUNNEL Stamford Sixty-six 1 LODOSKY TURNER Abilene MARVIN VAUG'HN Haskell MRS. MADGE WARREN Childress JOHN J. WATTS Mohan CASH WILEMAN Stamford FRED WILLIAMS Abilene MARVIN WILLIAMS Abilene JOSIE WHITEHEAD Tipton, Okla. MARY WOOD Chillicothe FANNIE WOODARD Abilene AGNES WRIGHT Ei.uokado JOE YOUNG COTULLA MRS. ROBERT YOUNC Abilene T. D. YOUNG Roscoe Sixty-seven 3u iHrmortum OVID DONALDSON, '28 Tahoka RAYMOND HAND, '30 Hermlei h VIRGINIA HROWDF.lt Truscott RUTH MEDLEY Sylvester Alpha; Treble Clef; Choral Club. Alpha; Sylvester Club. LOUISE MIDDLETON Abilene WILLIAM B. HILL ' ‘Hreckenridce Sigma; A. H. S. Club. MILDRED McKEE Miles MARVIN HINES Colorado Sigma. Papoose in Football. PATTIE RUTH NELSON Fabkns Seventy ffl c In r tu. £ offeq t Wyic V )' vv v) OZ y FTt TofTm WESLEY NORTH CUT Sylvester Sylvester Club. FRANCIS O’KELLY Abilene ROBERTA SCOTT Sylvester Sylvester Club; Alpha; Choral Club; Academy Favorite. MILDRED SMITH Albany HOLLIS WARREN Knox City MRS. MARviN WILLIAMS Abilene Sigma. WILLIE WILLIAMS Abilene c ‘flflurru Ooffeqe V Seventy-one JVfene Hitch ll Jfflargaret JJnncs t :____________ V7 T Tv—; %x'dtt Jkez (Cranston Roberta J§coft - — Artttnttps 77 = THE TOTEM, 1928 The college annual is a portrayal of the activities, achievements, and even the spirit of the college itself. We have done our best to portray college life as it is seen daily on the McMurry campus. It has been our purpose to produce a book that will mean more to the students of McMurry as the years pass, and with each page we wish to recall some happy experience of our college days. Of course we do not claim perfection for our book, but we have done our best to produce a book worthy of the institution of which it is a part. This is the second volume of the Totem to have color process work, and is the first to use four color work. We have used for the theme in this book a History of Methodism, and have tried to picture Methodism in its various stages of growth and development. Many changes have been made in the book of this year and we hope these changes will meet with your approval. It is always the ambition of an annual staff to produce a better book than the one before. Although we have worked under numerous handicaps., we have done our best to make for you a bigger and better annual. Earl M. Nowlin G. C. Hardy Editor Business Manager EiRhty-two pm THE TOTEM STAFF' Assistant Editor................................Marvin L. Boyd Associate Editor................................Gordon Webb Literary Editor..............................Grace Lee Cranston Organizations Editor............................Irene Meador Art Editor..........................................Beulah Tracy College Life Editor................................Clifton Henry Panel Editor.................................0. E. Patterson Assistant Manager...................................Bessie Terry We wish, first, to express our appreciation to Miss Julia E. Luker for her valuable assistance as sponsor of this book. We wish also to express our thanks to the student body for its splendid co-operation with the staff. Especial mention is made of the services rendered by Grady Morton and Mrs. Louis Douthitt. Top row:—Boyd, Cranston, Henry, Meador. Bottom row:—Patterson, Terry, Tracy, Webb. The War Whoop successfully broke inlo the ranks of the eight-column, four- page weekly this year. The new advance was but a part of the program of growth begimrng with the first edition back in 1923, with Bonner Meador as editor. Last year, V. 0. Key, Jr., made a record with the publication which the present staff .felt would be an excellent mark toward which to aspire. There has been little real difficulty in the publishing of The War Whoop during the year 1927-’28, although the editor has been rather discouraged at times when great yawning open spaces greeted him from the make-up forms., ten or twelve hours after the issuance time. There were six hundred and fifty copies printed each week, and never more than a dozen or two left. The increased circulation has at- tracted the interest of national advertisers, and in other ways aided in the work this year. An effort was made during the entire year to cover equally all organizations and departments of the school. If in any instance this ideal failed, the staff offers its apolog es, for the slight was not intended. Equal representation and the open- minded survey of all student questions and problems has been the goal set by way of aclrevement this year. Gordon Webb Editor Hubert Curry Business Manager Eighty-four V Assistant Editor..........................MaLVIN MONTGOMERY Associate Editor..............................Earl M. Nowlin Feature Editor................................Dorothy Garrett Society Editor...................................Vida Amerson Ass'l. Society Editor...................................Ellen Jameson Columnist........................................Eucene Hicks Columnist..............................................Gilmer Addison Columnist........................................Lucile Gist Assistant llusiness Manager......................Burrow Kirby Circulation Manager................................Dan Dodson The War Whoop Staff wishes lo express ils appreciation to the Journalism class for ils beneficial service and to Miss Julia E. Luker for her most valuable as- sistance as sponsor of the publication. Top row—Amerson, Dodson, Garrett, Hardy. llottom row—Jameson, Kirby, Montcomery, Nowlin. Qrf THE GALLEON The Galleon made its first appearance in McMurry in 1924. The first two years the Galleon was edited by the staffs of the other publications. However, it was decided that the Galleon deserved a separate staff which would feel more responsi- bility in editing the magazine than would the members of the other staffs. Anne Mathews was elected editor in 1926 and began her work in the fall of that year. Since that time the Galleon has continually increased in quality. It contains the very best short stories, poems and other creative work done by the students. Editor Assistant Editor Staff Artist Business Manager Advertising Advertising Circulation THE STAFF Maurine Eastus Eleanor Greer Mrs. Louis Douthit Burrow Kirby Candler Jones Katherine Kirby Asalie Key Eastus, B. Kirby, A. Key, K. Kirby, Douthit, Jones. DEBATE This year marks the largest debating schedule in the history of McMurry. McMurry representatives engaged in thirty intercollegiate debates and were very successful. Twenty-five of these debates were held on the enemy platform. By virtue of the work done by the debating club of McMurry, the National Council of the Tau Kappa Alpha Forensic Fraternity granted McMurry College a local chapter of this fraternity. This is one of the largest honorary fraternities in the United States and McMurry has the distinction of being one of the smallest colleges to have a chapter. Tlie first trip made by McMurry representatives took our debaters through twelve of the Northern states. Twelve debates were engaged in by the McMurry team,, Earl M. Nowlin and Marvin L. Boyd. The colleges and universities visited on this tour were: Texas Technological College of Lubbock; Southwestern State Teachers College of Weatherford, Okla.; Oklahoma City University of Oklahoma City; Oklahoma Baptist University of Shawnee, Okla.; Tarkio College of Tarkio, Missouri; Simpson College of Indianola, Iowa; Gustavus Adolphus College of St. Peter, Minnesota; Augsburg College of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Loyola University of Chicago; St. Viator College of Bourboannis, Illinois; University of Dayton of Dayton, Ohio; and Central Wesleyan College of Warrenton, Missouri. Eari. M. Nowlin Marvin L. Boyd Eighty-sovcn yy s s ■ ■ ■ DEBATE (Continued) The McMurry representatives discussed two questions on this tour. They upheld both sides of the Foreign Intervention question and discussed the negative side of the question of a Federal Department of Education. One of these debates was a non-decision contest. Of the eleven contests only two were lost. This team met Baylor University, Oklahoma City University, and Austin College on the home platform. A tour was made through the Southern and Eastern slates by J. E. Shewbert, Jr.., and Hubert Curry. On this tour they traveled through twelve states engaging in nine debates. They met Louisiana College of Pineville, Louisiana; Emory Univer- sity of Atlanta, Georgia; North Georgia Agricultural College of Dahlonega, Georgia; Shepherd’s College State Normal of Shepherdstown, W. Virginia; Concord State Normal of Athens, W. Virginia; Potomac State School of Keyser, W. Virginia; Davis and Elkins College of Elkins., W. Virginia; Berea College of Berea, Kentucky; and Asbury College of Wilmore, Kentucky. The subjects discussed by this team were: The Foreign Intervention question, Cancellation of Inter-Allied War Debts, and the Prohibition issue. At the time the annual went to press these representatives had lost only one of the first four contests. J. E. Shewbert, Jr. Hubert Curry DEBATE (Continued) Malvin Montgomery and John J. Watts carried the McMurry colors through Central and East Texas as well as upholding her standards on the home platform. Their first debate was with Southwestern State Teachers College of Weatherford, Okla., which was held in Abilene. The schools met on their tour were: Howard Payne College of Brown wood; North Texas Teachers College of Denton; St. Edwards University of Austin; and Sam Houston State Teachers College of Huntsville. As far as we know, all of these men will be back next year. Also Wayne Cook and Benton Neely, debaters of last year, will probably be back in the ring next year. With all of these men and with all of the new material that we will get, the coach of next year will be able to produce teams of the very highest quality. Each year marks progress in debating in McMurry and we are expecting still more progress next year. Debating in McMurry this year was sponsored by Professor James E. Free- man. The schedule was planned and arranged by Earl M. Nowlin, forensic manager. John J. Watts will manage forensics next year. M ALVIN M O N TC O M K R Y John J. Watts KiKhty-nine STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION The Students’ Association of '21 and ’28 has successfully performed its duties of sponsoring various social affairs of the college and taking care of the business and policies of the student body. At the beginning of the fall term a formal reception was given for the entire student body with the faculty and the Executive Council as hosts. In addition to sponsoring the Annual Football Banquet., the Executive Council was host to the Wall Wall Taysees and the Indian Band at a unique and colorful dinner at the Hilton Hotel. The Association is greatly indebted to the business men of Abilene for their splendid co-operation in making these affairs paramount in the social life of Abilene. 'Hie young men and women who compose the Executive Council are represen- tative students who are desirous of progress for the institution, and of upholding correct ideals of character and high standards of scholarship. They are: J. E. Shewbcrl, Jr., President; Wayne Cook, Vice-President; Elizabeth Hunt, Secretary; Austin Newton, Senior Representative; Marvin Boyd, Junior Representative; Beeler Brown, Sophomore Representative; Gerald Porter, Freshman Representative; and Roberta Scott, Academy Representative. Shewbert, Cook, Hunt. Boyd, Brown, Scott. Ninety — LAY ACTIVITIES CLUB The McMurry Lay Activities Club was organized in the Fall of 1926 for the purpose of training the young men and women, as laymen,, to take their places in the Church of tomorrow. It is a sister organization of the Life Service Band, the two having joint meetings sometimes during the year. This Club has grown from a handful to a membership of more than forty during the Fall term of 1927. The Lay Activities Club co-operates with the lay leader of the Abilene district in sending lay speakers to the various stations and churches in the district that do not have church every Sunday. Many times a group of young laymen hold an entire service in the church. These laymen are often accompanied by members of the Life Service Band to assist in these lay programs. An interesting program is rendered each regular meeting on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Various phases of the church’s program are dis- cussed by lay speakers outside of the student body, and several times during the year Dean McKcown, Conference lay leader of the Northwest Texas Conference and honorary member of the Club, has made an address to the group upon a subject of his own selection. Through the faithful sponsorship of Miss Tate, the club has gone forward with an extensive program. Top row—Bell, Edwards, Greer. Bottom row—Hale, Hunt, Webb, Wood. Nlncty.oiu THE INDIAN BAND The Indian Band of McMurry College is directed by Everett Shepherd. His efficiency as director has made possible the realization of a merit deserving band for the College. Individual members, through sacrifice of time and energy, have united in publishing afar and near the spirit that exists in our Alma Mater. Chief among the honors won by the Indian Band was the winning of second place in the band contest featured at the Banger Annual Oil Convention last October. This fact speaks well for the musical abilities of the personnel of the Band. Co-operation with the Wah Wall Taysee, and student body at large., was no small factor in the development of a spirit that spurred the Indians on to cham- pionship. Loyalty to the athletic teams has been manifested to the superlative degree. In appreciation of the splendid services rendered, the Indian Band was honor guest at a banquet at the Hilton sponsored by the Students’ Association on November 7, 1927. The theme of the evening was “On to Commerce and Victory.” The prominence of the McMurry College Indian Band is evident by the numerous invitations it has received to give programs in various West Texas towns, as well as in the schools and churches of Abilene. Ninoty-two WAH WAH TAYSEE In llic Fall of 1926, by means of a committee from the faculty and student body., fifty girls were elected to membership in an organization which was to take the place that a “Pep Squad” holds in most schools and colleges. Since the group was not content to be designated by the usual name, the title of “Wall Wall Taysec” was selected, which, in the Indian language, means firefly. The successful pioneering of this organization prompted desires for other interests as well as athletic. The initial outcome of such choosing was a campus reception given the first week of school in September '21 for all new students of college standing. The guests were given application blanks which, when signed by three memhers, entitled the applicant to a place on the nominee list, from which vacancies in the organization were supplied. The Wall Wall Taysces were complimented with an invitation to the Annual Oil Convention at Ranger in October. A banquet, honoring the Wall Wall Taysees and McMurry Indian Band was sponsored by the Students’ Association on Novem- ber 7, 1927. Although the heightened glories of the T. I. A. A. season are indebted to the unanimous support of the entire student body, it is but fair to say that these little “firefly” maidens threw quite a bit of light to the Brave Warriors in moments of nrdnight darkness when near the uncrossed goal line in a contested battle. TVs c u rtu Ninety-throe THE BELLE OF BARNSTAPOOLE In the MeMurry College auditorium., on the evening of January 31, 1928, was presented “The Belle of Barnstapoole,” an operetta directed by Mrs. Gypsy Ted Sullivan Wylie, instructor of the voice department. This operetta was a portrayal of the life of modern youths. The scene was that of Barnstpoole Quay on a summer afternoon. A great entanglement in the first act unraveled itself in a dramatic climax, and all ended happily for the sailors and their sweethearts. A chorus of eighteen afforded a great deal of merriment and color for the performance. The dominant tone was one of gayety and pleasing charm, which was suitably acted by Beulah Tracy., Edith Krai, Higdon Edwards, Hubert Bell, Alton Brookerson, Stuart Hamblen, Marvin Boyd, Clark Meador, Alice Bean, Margaret Jones, and Sal lye Bean. S' P THE BELLE OF BARCELONA On the evening of January 30, 1928, the curtain was drawn in the McMurry College auditorium revealing the stage beautifully decorated to represent the court of a Spanish home, which was the setting for the “Belle of Barcelona.” This Spanish festival was presented by “The Chanters,” in keeping with their custom of offering musical programs of unusual interest each term. The operetta was directed by Mrs. Gypsy Ted Sullivan Wylie, Dean of the Fine Arts Department. Much success of the performance is accredited to the excellent work of the chorus of the twenty-two persons from the choral club and the glee club. 'Hie char- acter roles were interpreted by Carolyn McNccly, Eugene Luker, Elizabeth Hunt, Catherine Wright, Marvin Boyd, Alton Brookerson, Hubert Bell, Belmont Bishop, T. J. Turner, Beulah Tracy,, Lillian Terry, Irene Meador, Glenn Davis, Rigdon Ed- wards, and Howard Bell. THE HONOR COUNCIL The Honor Council is a representative group from the Woman's Self Govern- ment Association. Its purpose is to preserve student honor., to regulate conduct, and to control any minor disciplinary matter that arises within the halls. The membersh’p of the Association includes every student residing in the Woman’s Halls of McMurry College. Its officers are the President, two head proc- tors, and five floor proctors. They are known as the Honor Council of the Woman’s Self Government Association. In order to hold an office, that is, to be a member of the Honor Council, one must first meet with certain requirements. If the specified qualifications arc ap- proved by the Dean of Women and a committee from the faculty, then., the nominees may be elected by Australian ballot. The value of such a system of regulating conduct lies in the fact that each girl is placed on her own honor; while the officers have the privilege of experiencing a responsibility not to be found elsewhere. The ideals of Christian Womanhood furnish the standard for guidance at all times. Due to this fact, the self-governing association has become a harmonious and influential one. Top row—Amkrson, Anderson, Bkan, Grimes, Jones. Hotlom row—McMaiin, Nally, Tharp, Tracy, Younc. Ninety METHODIST STUDENT FEDERATION The Methodist Student Federation had its first introduction in McMurry in 1925. Its purpose is to unify the religious organizations on the campus, and to promote Christian fellowship among the students. From the Methodist Student Federation in McMurry have evolved the Min- isterial Forum,, and the Mission Band. These auxiliaries are aiding in the extension work of the Federation by rendering various Sunday programs within the district. . McMurry has had active part in the State Federation work since its admis- sion in 1925. For three consecutive years a McMurry student has held a state office. The annual convention of the State Federation was held at McMurry in the fall of ?27 at which time the local organization successfully entertained representa- tives of eight colleges and universities. The officers in charge were; President, Tillie Young; Vice-President, Urban Schulze: Secretary, Grace Talbot. The heads of the departments represented were: Spiritual, Carl McMastcrs; Extension and Social Service, Fitz Hugh Talbot; Mis- sions, Mrs. Madge Warren; Recreation, Irene Meador. INTERCOLLEGIATE ACTIVITIES Howard Payne—Football, basketball baseball, debate. John Tarleton—Football. W. T. S. T. C.—Football, basketball, baseball, track. Stephen F. Austin—Football, basketball, baseball, track. T. C. U.—Track. North Texas T. College—Football., basketball, track, debate. East Texas T. College—Football, basketball, baseball, track. Daniel Baker College—Football, basketball, baseball, track. Texas Tech—Basketball., baseball, track, debate. Baylor University—Debate. S. W. T. S. T. C.—Basketball, track. Sam Houston—Basketball, track, debate. Simmons U.—Track. A. C. C.—Track. Teachers College, Weatherford, Okla.—Debate. Oklahoma City U.—Debate. Oklahoma Baptist U.—Debate. Tarkio College, Missouri—Debate. Simpson College., Iowa—Debate. Texas Intercollegiate Little Theater Tournament—Dramatic Club. Gustavus Adolphus College, Minn.—Debate. Augsburg College, Minn.—Debate. Loyola University, Chicago—Debate. St. Viator College, Illinois—Debate. University of Dayton, Ohio—Debate. Central Wesleyan College, Mo.—Debate. Aust'n College—Debate. Louisiana College., La.—Debate. Emory University, Georgia—Debate. N. G. A. College, Georgia—Debate National Oratorical Contest. Shepherds College State Normal, W. Va.—Debate. Concord State Normal, W. Va.—Debate. Berea College, Kentucky—Debate. Asbury College, Kentucky—Debate. T. I. P. A. at Canyon—Press Club. Ninety-eight 3Finr Arta TREBLE CLEF The Treble Clef was first conceived by Mrs. Gypsy Ted Sullivan Wylie,, Dean of the Fine Arts Department. Its membership at first consisted of the students in the voice department; but later the members of the first and second quartets were invited to join the organization. The weekly meetings last year were almost entirely given to the study of Grand Opera, however, in a few of the programs were presented numbers from the quartets. This year, the second in the history of the Treble Clef, has been profitably spent. The meetings have been conducted as classes, from which practical informa- tion has been received by the attendants. A broader viewpoint in the musical world has been gained through observation than by any other method. A trip to the Opera “Aida,” by Verdi., at Wichita Falls on February 29, 1928, included the Treble Clef and its guests. Since study is not the only aspect of the organization, the social functions have not been neglected. A reception was given in the Fine Arts Studio on the evening of October 20, 1927, honoring Lucile Chalfant,, coloratura soprano, and her accompanist. Top row—Addison, Anderson, Baldridge, Bean, S. Bean, Bell, Bishop, Boyd, Brookerson. Middle row—Browder, Davenport, Edwards, Foote, Hutchenson, Hogan, Hunt, Jones, M. Jones. Bottom row—Kral, McNeely, C. Meador, I. Meador, Morton, Rendls- man, Tracy, Turner, Young. DRAMATIC CLUB The Thespian Dramatic Club of McMurry College was first organized by Mrs. Flora Barrow in 1924. Last year the club was skillfully carried on by Miss Helen McNeely; the fall of ’28 found the Thespians under the direction of Miss Dorothy Beck,, head of the Speech Arts Department. The first production of the year was “You and I,” by Philip Barrie. The Thespian’s interpretation of the popular drama displayed skill both on the part of the director and the actors. The artistic settings used were constructed by mem- bers of the Play Production class. This group directed four one-act plays which were the outstanding features of the winter term’s course. These dramas were: “Moonshine,” by Arthur Hop- kins; “Will-o’-the-Wisp,” by Doris Holman; “The Girls,” by Edward Peple, and “Cabbages,” by Edward Stoadt. A public presentation of the four plays was made in the college chapel auditorium on the evening of March 9,, from which the “Will- o’-the-Wisp” was chosen, by judges, to represent McMurry College in the Little Theater Tournament at Dallas. First row—A. Bean, Boyd, Bishop, Collins, Couch, Clark, Craighead, Curry, Davis. Second row—Davis, Dobbs, Eastus, Edwards, Edmonson, Fisher, Hunt, Hampton, Hardy. Third row—E. Hunt, M. Jones, Kendrick, Key, Kirby, K. Kirby, Locke, Meador, Miller. Fourth row—Mitchell, McNeely, McNeil, Nowlin, Patterson, Swift, Watts, West, Wood. One Hundred One BOYS’ QUARTET Since the second year of McMurry’s history the annual quartet try-outs have been looked forward to with more or less fear and trembling on the part of the contestants; while the auditors anticipated an equal amount of pleasure and interest. Under the direction of Mrs. Gypsy Ted Sullivan Wylie a talented quadruple has gone out to represent the institution in a musical way. Last spring term the Boys’ Quartet carried the colors of their Alma Mater through many towns of the Kio Grande Valley and Central Texas. The entertain- ment offered by this group was invaluable to McMurry from the standpoint of publicity. The quartet for the year 1927-’28 has been featured in the opera numbeis produced by the fine arts department, as well as in glee club programs. This quartet made a triumphant appearance at the Chanters’ Frolic on Feb- ruary 27, 1928. Since that time many civic clubs and school audiences have been delighted by their singing. Meador, Edwards, Hamblen, Luker. GIRLS’ QUARTET McMurry has probably never had a group of entertainers who were more sought after than its girls’ quartet. These girls have made for the institution they represent, as well as for them- selves, a warm place in the hearts of all the people for whom they have sung. They have established a reputation not easy for others to surpass. Under Mrs. Gypsy Ted Sullivan Wylie’s supervision the girls’ quartet has accomplished much in the musical world. They have also formed many lasting friendships as a result of the close association. An evidence of this tie was shown by the large number of former quartet members who returned to McMurry on February 27, 1928, to greet old friends at a homecoming reception after the Annual Chanters’ Frolic. It was not unusual for this quartet to sing three and four times each week for local audiences, among them, the luncheons of the Rotary, Lions., and Kiwanis Clubs. Each Sunday was characterized by several engagements. Audiences in many West Texas towns as well as those in near by towns, have been delighted by these talented musicians. Any number of chapel programs and fine arts recitals have been charming because of an appearance of McMurry’s own girls’ quartet in costume numbers. McNeely, Hogan, Hunt, Tracy. i THE ORCHESTRA The McMurry College Orchestra directed by Miss Beatrice Story, the violin instructor, has progressed along the line of ensemble playing. This fact is due to the improvement in each player's ability. Throughout the year 1927-1928 the McMurry Orchestra has been in constant demand by local entertaining groups, among them the “Chanters’ Frolic” and the “Marriage of Manctte.” These musicians have furnished the musical program for numerous banquets and receptions held in Abilene. Its appearance in the college chapel programs has been a joy to the student body from time to time, and its as- sistance in many other program events in the college chapel auditorium has been deemed invaluable. The rehearsal hour is often made interesting by a study of classical music and world famed composers. Especial attention is also given to the modern mu- sicians and the themes of their compositions. Standing—Story, Watts, Webb, Bell, Long, Warren, Baldridge, Shepherd. Sitting—Bisbee, Bingham, Wood, Bush, A. Long, Jay, Canfil, Grisham. One Hundred Four The Girl’s Phi Squad in the McM. The McMurky Campus. The Administration Building. St. Paul M. E. Church. President Hall. d SUM 1 he Queen s Throne on May Day. A May Day Princess. Another May Day Scene. Another View ok the Throne. The Queen’s Court. L mm The Girl’s Quartet. A May Day Scene. The Junior Float. Three I. H. R. Neophytes. Another May Day Scene. The Senior Girls Posing As Dicnified As Possible. As Serious As They Look, Just Another Sunday Afternoon The Three Campus Shirks. -_________i. SUPpC ItoRE The Most Popular Car on the Campus With the Exception of Dean’s. Huncry As Usual. Once Single But Married Now On the Corner of the Campus. A Much Desired Pleasure. I Wfm The Senior Boys Enjoying the Wide Open Spaces. One Professor and One Would Be Professor. The Hash Slincers. A Campus Scene The Most Efficient Senior Prexy. mmmm Tub Senior Girls Just Having a Goon Time. I. H. It. Initiation Three Girls Just Livinc For Fun. Thf. Freshman President Who Was Really Impressed By the Upper Classmen. Only Phatz Slightly Disficuked. ■ ■ :. A ■ V , ■- Cwi;AW -- The Invisible. A Lonesome 1‘kio. Posing For the Ladies Obedient Slimes. ■ Branding Iron Collection. PlOWBOYS at THE 1ARLBTON Game. Freshmen Initiation. 1'iiB Faculty Deserted the Campus and Took to the Hills. — f p m 1 ft £ Calendar of the Year’s Activities Sept. 12—Registration begins. Sf.pt. 14—The Fish arc initiated into college. Sept. 25-29—'Hie Photographer makes his first visit. Sept. 29—The Indians lose to the Yellow Jackets. Oct. 8—The Indians win from the Buffaloes. Oct. 14—The Plowboys suffered defeat from the Indians. Oct. 19—Fish meat fry. Oct. 20-22—State meet of Methodist Student Federation. Oct. 22—Indians tie Lumberjacks. Oct. 24—Lucille Chalfant in recital. Oct. 24—Seniors Circus. Oct. 29—Allene Mitchell elected College Favorite. Nov. 10—Home coming and Daniel Baker game. Nov. 11—Senior breakfast at the Hilton. Nov. 14—The Choral Club presents “The Egyptian Princess.” Nov. 27—Indians rout Lions for championship. Dec. 3—College Revival closes. Dec. 5—Debate tryouts. Dec. 5—Dramatic Club play—“You and I.” Dec. 9—Football banquet. Dec. 18—Christmas vacation begins. Jan. 13—Quartet tryouts. Jan. 20—Gay MacLaren in recital. Jan. 25—Totems are placed on sale. Jan. 28—'Hie Favorites were announced. Jan. 30—Chanters play. Feb. 11—Press Club Banquet. Feb. 17—Debate season opened. Feb. 28—Chapter of T. K. A. installed. Mar. 1—Debate tour to Great Lakes begins. Mar. 2—Basket Ball season closes. Mar. 23—Debate tour to Washington, 1). C.., begins. Apr. 4—Student elections are held. Apr. 5—Baseball season opens. b T P1P51 SIGMA PI DELTA UllA «. . iiZiuiiJMWtiuMJJ The purpose of the Sigma Pi Delta, which was organized in 1926 as a chapter of the Scholarship Societies of Texas, now of the South, is to promote scholarship among college students. The highest ranking ten percent of the junior and senior classes is elected to membership at the beginning of each school year. Character as well as quality is a determining factor, for if a person has the mentality to make higher grades than the average student, he should be proficient in some other lines also. The world no longer regards the studious., be-spectacled, personage as an educated man unless he has more than just high average in classroom work. It takes an applied knowledge of how to participate in various student activities, and most of all., the ability to meet and get along with people, in addition to the scholastic attainments, to be justly called educated. In most cases, the person who is proficient in books has some other talents also, and many of the faces below appear in various sections of the Totem in other activities. The real scholar is the man who understands life both in books and in reality. Top row—Eastus, W. Greer, Hamilton, Hardy, Irvine, Jones. Bottom row—Killam, Land, Lightfoqt, Mitchell, Sanders, Woodard. The fourth anniversary of the Signia Lambda Kappa literary society on September 26, 1926, marked a new chapter in the Club history. The first three years,, the cultural and social advancement of the members was promoted by inter-society contests such as debates, oratory, and declamations. The attractive Year Book of 1926 featured a study of the Lowry Scrap Books, a rare gift collection of four hundred volumes. Lured on by the Texas folklore treasures uncovered in this research, the club members of 1927-1928 went on more ambitious adventures, bringing back fascinating legends from their home counties. This idea was the theme of the Year Book, and the valuable material was left as a gift to the college library. The prize for the best legend was a miniature loving cup awarded by Miss Luker, the Ero Sponsor. Top row—Addison, Amerson, Banks, Baker, A. Bean, S. Bean, Beavers, Black, Bowman. Second row—Bryan, Cochran, Cockrell, Collier, Cook, Clarida, Crain, Craig- head, Darracott. Third row—Douthit, Davenport, Fisher, Fleetwood, Garrett, Gist, Graham, E. Greer, W. Greer. Bottom row—J. Grimes, S. Grimes. Grote, Haynes, II. Hamilton, I. Hamilton, Hayter, Horn, Hooker. SIGMA LAMBDA KAPPA SIGMA LAMBDA KAPPA (Continued) The social calendar for the year included all of the club traditions of other days. The Student-Faculty “Gct-to-Gether.,” September 14, broke the ice for other affairs. The reception and initiation of new members on October 11, with Miss Caroline Couch as hostess, rang the wedding bells for the union of Mr. Lambda Kappa and Miss New Member. A club Valentine Matinee to see why “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” was Cupid’s suggestion for February 14. The Annual St. Patrick Pishoque on March 5, in honor of the 1928 graduates consisted of an amusing program of stunts, plays, and dances, climaxed in a Sham- rock Grand March and Pot Luck Brew ladled by pretty colleens. On May 19 at a garden party, in a setting of wild flowers, the Eros said “Goodbye Sweet Girls” to their big sisters—the Seniors—whom they had come to love through four years of happy association. Top row—E. Hunt, Johnson, Jameson, Jones, Key, Kendrick, Killam, Kral, Land. Second row—Landrum, B. Lee, K. Lee, Lightner, Locke, Meador, Medley, Miller, Morton. Third row—McFarland, McKee, McMahn, McNeely, Nally, O’Harrow, Ray, Raney, Rankin. Bottom row—Rodgers, Rhodes, Robinson, Sanders, Sharp, Thompson, Whit- head, Wood, Woodard. One Hundred Nineteen The Alpha Theta Nu Literary Society of McMurry was established in 1923. The stated purpose at that time was to conduct debating, declaiming, oratory, and the lighter forms of athletics. In 1926 these interests were absorbed by their respective Departments in Col- lege, leaving training in club work as the only main objective. 'I’lie work of 1927-1928 has been a study of items of general interest taken from The Mentor. In regard to the lessons on literature and the fine arts, especial emphasis has been placed on the art of painting. No little amount of time has been spent on the disclosure of many peculiarly interesting phases of the supposedly for- gotten literature and traditions of the old world. An intense study of Indian legends and customs was featured in connection with the regular course. The first social event of the year was an initiation picnic at Cobb Park. New members were told the story of “Pandora’s Box,” in which only “Hope” was left after Pandora heeded the call of her curiosity. This myth was symbolized in the presenta- t'on of a “hope” to each initiate from the old members. Top row—Anderson, Baldridge, Boren, Blaine, Brown, Clark, Christmas, Collier. Middle Row—Cranston, Crawford, Cross, Davis, Dobbs, Dorn, Farrell. Bottom row—Geistman, Grant, Hinds, Hogan, Horn, Hutcheson, McNees, McNeill. ALPHA THETA NU (Continued) In keeping with the traditions, the Alpha Theta Nu entertained students and faculty on Hallowe’en night with a Spook Masquerade in the Gymnasium. There, the usual witchcraft was displayed amidst an array of gayly costumed guests. The crowning feature was a treasure hunt which led to the refreshment chest. On February 14, 1928., the third annual Valentine party was given at the home of the sponsor, Miss Jennie Tate. Original games and contests composed by Miss Tate, the hostess, furnished unusual merriment which was climaxed by the reading of impromptu Valentine verses written by the guests. ■'rhe Alpha Theta Nu’s social calendar for the Spring Term includes the major affairs of the Phi la society; it is that of a luncheon honoring the Seniors., both college and academy, and the Alummni Association. The luncheon is also regarded as “homecoming” for Alpha Theta Nu and is, therefore, a joyous occasion. It is the desire of the sponsor that each Phila may receive through her associa- tion with Alpha Theta Nu, a lasting appreciation of the beautiful in art, literature and science in a way that will be applicable in later life. Top row—F. Martin, S. Martin, V. Martin, Mitchell, Myatt, Nance, Nel- son, O’Kelley. Middle row—E. Parker, M. Parker, Rendleman, Scott, B. Terry, L. Terry, Tharp, Thornal. Bottom row—Tooley, Tracy, Turner, Woodward, Wright, C. Wright, J. Wright, Young. One Hundred Twenty-one THE PRESS CLUB The McMurry Press Club, founded in 1923, worked successfully with its three publications. The Galleon, The Totem., and The War Whoop. In tlie T. I. P. A. meeting in 1927 at Waxahachie, V. O. Key, Jr., then editor of the school paper., took first place in the editorial section of the contests; also, he won third in the feature article division. Miss Jewell Posey was awarded third place in the poetry contests; while the Galleon,, edited by Miss Anne Mathews, won third in the literary magazine contest as it did the preceding year. The 1927 Totem was given superior rating in the All-American contest sponsored by the University of Minnesota. Fourteen new members were added during the past college year. Each of these individuals had accomplished some work worthy of Press Club recognition. The regular route of entrance is by having five thousand words accepted for publica- tion, although three students were invited to membership after having won in the local T. I. P. A. contests. The honorccs were initiated at various times during the year, keeping the student body interested in the club which received members on the basis of accomplishment alone. Top row—Addison, Amerson, Boyd, Curry, Dodson, Eastus. Bottom row—Farrell, Garrett, Gist, Greer, Hardy, Henry. k 1 (Continued) Tlie Press Club met and overcame a crisis in the school term just past. The diff.cully in the obtaining of the annual awards to the more worthy members, in recognition for their exceptional work. Rather than break a tradition of standing since the organization of the club, the situation was cared for, and nine awards were made. Silver quills,, with Indian guards are presented to the students of junior standing who have served two years on the staff of a college publication. Gold (juills are awarded seniors who have three years of service, one of which has been on a major staff position. Miss Julia Luker, press organization sponsor, has been of greatest service at all times in helping with the awards work, as well as other phases of the publications. The annual banquet was held this year in the Red Room of the Hilton Hotel, with President J. W. Hunt as the speaker. Dr. Hunt, a practical newspaperman., having spent a major part of his youth in the journalistic realm, was a very enter- taining speaker on that occasion. Harriet Monroe editor of “Poetry,” spoke to the club members in 1925, and Lexie Dean Robertson, Texas poetess, read for the group in 1926. Max Bently was the guest of honor at the 1927 banquet. Many joint meetings have been held with Simmons University and Abilene Christian College Press Clubs for the purpose of inviting the T. I. P. A. to Abilene in 1929. Top row—Hodges, Hunt, Irvine, Jones, B. Kirby, Luker. Bottom row—C. Meador, I. Meador, Montgomery, Morton, Nowlin, Webb. THE PRESS CLUB ( ------------- The Life Service Band is one that is made up of persons who have been defi- nitely called into whole time work for Christ and the church. It was organized in 1923 not only for the purpose of making preparations for life work, but to do actual service by helping to christianize the campus. Meetings are held on alternating Wednesday evenings at which time a prayer meeting is conducted in connection with a program of deep spiritual nature. 'Hie Life Service Band assumes the lead in all phases of Christian duties in the college life, as well as offering personal assistance during the revival meetings that are held in the fall and spring terms of the college year. A strong feeling of fellowship exists in the band due to the association and united purpose that binds the members in a spiritual way. This same feeling is also prevalent in the social side of the band. Top row—Adcock, Baldridce. Black, Boyd, Cook, Crain, Crawford. Middle row—Darracott, Fisher, Grimes, Guthrie, Hardy, Hicks. Bottom row—Hunt, Irvine, Jameson, Johnson, L. Jones, Margaret Jones, M. Jones. LIFE SERVICE BAND (Continued) The Ministerial Forum and Mission Band have been organized from the mem- bership of the Life Service Band to further the young men’s and young women's work in a more concentrated method. Through these organizations the Ministerial students have found inspiration to lead them in their field of service. The Life Service Band forms a link between the two that could not otherwise exist, and for that reason it is not likely to become absorbed by the Mission Band and Ministerial Forum as was proposed at a meeting early in the fall term of ’27. That the spirit of Christian fellowship is rapidly spreading is manifested at each joint session of the Life Service Band and the Lay Activities club, under the leadership of Tim Guthrie, President of the band. Top row—Killam, B. Kirby, E. Kirby, C. Kirby, Landreth, V. Martin, F. Morton. Middle row—G. Morton, Nowlin, Pettit, Schulze, Shewbert, Steel, B. Terry. Bottom row—L. Terry, Warren, Webb, West, Williams, Woodard, Young. One Hundred Twenty-five The mystic order of the I. II. R. was founded way hack in the early days of 1923 when traditions were in the making. It had its beginning in the innate craving of man for meats of various kinds, chicken included, but soon outgrew this beginning and is the only secret organization for men recognized by the powers as having a legitimate purpose on the campus. A banquet is given each year and is one of the outstanding events of the college social year. Neophytes performing for their superiors give the students much amusement during the year. The organization has among its members the majority of the leading students of the institution, and an invitation to join is an acknowledgement of the high rank- ing of the student in some of the activities of college life. Morris Hodges is Big Chief; Clyde Park, Senior Chief: Naldie Hale, Junior Chief; and Gilmer Addison, Wise Man. Professor W. C. Cameron is the Guiding Spirit of the organization, in the absence of W. C. Holden, and much of the influence which it wielded for good on the campus, and for the good of the college, has been due to his able counsel in the workings of the I. II. R. Top row—Addison, Bowers, Brown, Collinsworth, Edmonson, Hale, Harkrider. Middle row—Hodges, Hunt, Isaacs, Johnson, Locke, Luker, Martin. Bottom row—Meador, Miller, Mitchell, Nowlin, Park, Shewbert, West. Oih Hundred Twenty-six T. I. P. The T. I. P. stands for friendship and loyalty. The mystic clement involved is made secure by a secret symbolism that is quite fascinating. The T. I. P. Galleon is launched each September for a voyage around “its world,” the college year, and it anchors only to admit passengers, or to give chapel programs and parties, so far as the outside world knows, since most of its sailing is secretly done in some secluded channel. Every charter member recalls the high seas into which the T. I. P. canoe was launched during the wintry weather of January 1925, as well as the low ebbing tide that permitted its return in the spring time. The tempests did not attack the staunch Galleon on its voyages of 1926 and 1927, which fact bespoke safely for the ensuing years. To celebrate the fulfillment of such a prophecy, a progressive dinner was given in honor of the College Senior members of the T. I. P. Before leaving on a more extensive voyage for this year, the T. I. P. was hostess to friends at an October moonlight party. Non-secret slops are not being made except to admit interested passengers and to render the usual chapel pro- grams, all attention being centered on the T. I. P. Galleon’s destiny. Its return to harbor in the spring was hailed with singing of Red Wing, an- other cherished symbolism., and welcomed by every one of its former passengers at the first annual “Homecoming Festival”. Top row—Blaine, Cranston, Davis, Foote, Hampton, Hodges. Botom row—Hunt, Meador, Mitchell, McNeely, Tharp, Thornal, Tracy. One Hundred Twenty-seven SYLVESTER CLUB The history of the Sylvester club covers only a short span of time. In the fall of 1927 the signs of time seemed right for the organization of a new club which would meet some of the needs of the students of Sylvester. One of the outstanding needs was that of social activities. Another of the outstanding purposes of the or- ganization is to keep up the school spirit and to get more students from Sylvester. The Club serves as a connecting link between McMurry College and the high school students of Sylvester. Social activities of the organization have been featured by various picnics. The club plans at least one picnic each term and there are always a large per cent of the members present. The members will also remember the theater party which was given during the winter term. Those who have guided the destinies of the club this year are: President, Gordon Webb; Vice-President, A. J. Hill; Secretary, Alice Cross; Reporter, Georgia Farrell. Top row—Brown, Cross, C. Douclas, M. Douglas, Farrell, Hill. Bottom row—Kral, Lawless, Medley, Scott, Tooley, Webb. On Hundrod Twenty-eight STAMFORD CLUB The Stamford Club made its debut on the MeMurry campus in September 1927., as a result of the enrollment of a large number of students from Stamford. The purpose of this organization is to promote an interest in MeMurry among the students of Stamford High School and to create in them a desire to become a student of MeMurry College. Another purpose of the club is to promote various social activities for membership. The members of this Club were given an opportunity to demonstrate their ability as entertainers in a chapel program which was given late in the Fall term. One of the outstanding social functions is a picnic which the Club plans each term for the membership and their friends. 'Hie Club promises to be a permanent institution in MeMurry and each year we are expecting a large number of students from Stamford. Gerald Porter is presi- dent of this organization, and Miss Hazel Arnold is the sponsor. Top row—Amerson, Baker, East us, Hellums, Massia, Owens. Bottom row—Payne. Swift, Terry, L. Terry, Tunnell, Wileman. One Hundred Twenty-nine THE PREACHERS’ KIDS The Preachers’ Kids Club is unusual in that it has to do only with the social aspect of the college life, and that is its stated purpose. This group became an organization in the Fall term of 1925, for social activi- ties and in order to have its picture in the Totem. It organized the following year for exactly the same purpose and achieved the desired goal, as is characteristic of persons bearing the title of “preachers’ kids.” The Children of Israel, as they are sometimes called, found their place in college life early in September, 1927. Those who were eligible to membership as- sembled and elected Alfred Freeman, president; Beulah Tracy, Secretary-Treasurer. Mr. W. C. Cameron was selected to be Father of the Preachers’ Kids. A social com- mittee was appointed, and it began functioning immediately. On October 29, 1927., occurred the first social event which was a picnic held at Cobb Park. On such occasions, absolutely no one is admitted except Preachers’ Kids and their Father. Top row—Anderson, Bailey, Beavers, Boyd, Council, Davis, Eldridce, Hinds. Middle row—A. Hunt, Jameson, C. Jones, M. Jones, Luker, C. Meador, J. Meador. F. Morton. Bottom row—C. Morton, Tiiarp, Tooley, Tracy, Vaughn, L. Webb, Wood, Young. One Hundred Thirty PRE-MEDICAL CLUB 'I o create in pre-medical students a greater desire, interests, and determina- tion to attain the heights of the profession to which they have been called; to assist in the promotion of Science and Language courses that are essential as prerequisite requirements for entrance in the larger medical colleges of America; and to become acquainted with representatives of the various phases in the medical profession, as well as to acquire a basic knowledge for further study in medical sciences—are the primary factors for which this club was organized. The McMurry Pre-Medical club began active work in September, 1927. Its members have secured catalogues from thirty-five of the leading Medical Institutions in the United States which will be placed in the McMurry College library for future reference in club work. Doctors of local, slate, and Southern renown have lectured to the club at its regular meeting hour. The members have visited in hospitals of the city, observ- ing operations at the times specified by the local doctors. The officers are: President, Isaac Earl Martin; Vice-President, Clark Mea- dor; Secretary, Gerald Collinsworth; Reporter., Bernice Young; Sponsor, L. C. Glass. Top row—Cockrell, Collinsworth, Gillette, Hughes, B. Johnson, H. Johnson. Bottom row—Martin, Meador, Patterson, Tilianghast, B. Young., T. I). Young. One Hundred Thirty-one A. H. S. CLUB The A. H. S. Club includes all college students and academy pupils who have attended Abilene High School. The initial aim in organizing was solely that of sociability. Since its membership increased by scores each year, the A. H. S. has advanced in prestige and excelled in social functions. Plans are being made for the A. H. S. to foster a “loyalty-to-high-school” movement, wherein A. H. S. will be chief among the other high school clubs. Such a campaign is expected to result in bringing the most desirable students to McMurry in future years. According to college history, A. H. S. dates from 1925, excepting the period of “the Dark Ages” in 1926 when its social meetings were crowded off the calendar by college activities. This item of historical data.is not likely to repeat itself with the present ideas in view for constructive and worthwhile achievements. The President, Jack Fulwiler, intends to keep the memory of the Abilene “Eagles” ever present in the mind of A. H. S%, even though it follows this slogan: “McMurry first,” and acts the patriot, “Indians next.” Top row—Arnold, Beavers, Blain, Burks, Clark, Cockrell, Collins, Couch, Dams. Second row—Dorch, Gist, Grant, Hale, Hamilton, Hartgraves, Hayter, C. Hodges, M. Hodges. Third row—E. Hunt., A. Hunt, Kenner, Lightfoot, Lohn, Middleton, Mil- ler, Mitchell, McFarlane. Bottom row—Raney, Rankin, Rhodes, Robinson, Sharp, Street, Thomp- son, Traweek, Turner. Coach Medley—Assistant Coach Pratt Coach R. M. Medley elands as high in public esteem as did the Indians in the T. I. A. A. race, one thousand per cent. Although four years elapsed before the Indians attained their remarkable standings only one season was required for McMurry and loyal friends to realize the value of this athletic director. He is indeed a fine character. To Coach, a defeat is quite undesirable, but an unfair victory is a disgrace. Such a spirit is ever radiated in his sportsmanship, and it has been manifested in all athletic contests. “It is not the way you win, but the way you play the game,” Coach Medley told the Indians. Everyone has faith in Coach. Words from the athletes sound their confidence and respect for him. To the congeniality of Assistant Coach Clyde Pratt is due a considerable amount of credit for an over-successful year in athletics. His stability of sports- manship has had its weight with the student body. Pratt came to the reservation last Fall, after a brilliant career with the Texas Longhorns. His services are now deemed necessary in McMurry. Under his direction, baseball promises to bring home mdny scalps, with which the year ’27, ’28 will be made complete in athletic realms. R. M. Medley. Clyde Pratt. One Hundred Thirty-three CHEER LEADERS When “Papa” says “up gang”—out comes the pep, yells, war whoops, or anything he calls for. Somehow one dares not fail to rally when this cheer leader speaks, and he speaks incessantly and unfalteringly. The McMurry spirit of four years renown has grown in leaps this year. The numerous victories were not responsible either. In fact,, they were an indirect result of the spirit as it was upheld and carried on by Alfred, the undaunted. Alfred went into the cheer leader's office with the wish that he might keep the old pep on top; not once did he fail. He was a true sport, and McMurry recog- nized him as such. His influence and enthusiasm will last forever along with his loyalty to the Indians and dear old Alma Mater. Meador, the song leader, is the recipient of favorable comment concerning her modesty in leadership. As president of the Wall Wall Taysec her capability for song leader was forseen. To her executive ability, firmness, and fairness may be accredited the cooperative attitude of the Wall Wall Taysees in further building the McMurry spirit to its highest standard. Meador was congenial with the cheer leaders,, and their assistants, who were. Jack Fulwiler, Lou Hampton, and Katherine Hodges. Alfred “Papa” Freeman Irene Meador One Hundred Thirty-four A-Tm T. I. A. A. CHAMPIONS In tlie fall of 1923 when the youthful Coach Medley sought to develop Mc- Murry’s first football machine, he had a small squad of recruits with which to work. The Indians of the first years of the school history, like all new athletic clubs, passed through a series of development that was not always successful. Victories were won, however, from the first and a fighting record has been made every year. After only three years of work in the athletic sphere, McMurry was admitted to the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association. The first season in this organiza- tion was a difficult task., but the Warriors came through with a .333 standing in the association. All during these years of struggle to produce a winning club, Coach was handicapped because of a lack of reserve material. In September 1927, the Indians were even yet looked upon as contenders for the cellar position. Every coach in the T. I. A. A. wanted a game with the Indians in order to fatten his standing. Unfortunately for them. Coach Medley gave five leading T. I. A. A. teams a chance to run up the score. The McMurry squad was composed of forty men, among them ten veterans and a few promising high school products. Before the team ever took the field for the first game, local fans were T. I. A. A. CHAMPIONS (Continued) looking lo the tribe for a winning record. Medley had the reserve strength that he had waited and hoped for during four seasons. The loss of such men as Hill, Murphy, Brown,, Ledbetter, Nix and Walker from the roster of the regulars was somewhat of a handicap. Probably the greatest blow to the ambitions of the squad and the entire student body., was the tragic loss of the much beloved Captain-Elect, Ovid Donaldson. It was evident, however, that the Indians would develop into a more formid- able aggregation than any of the previous Maroon and White gridsters. It was also a well known fact that awaiting this aggregation was the most difficult schedule in the history of the institution. It included five outstanding representatives of the T. I. A. A., the junior college championship squad of Tarleton, and the Texas Con- ference leaders from Howard Payne College. Team work, good coaching, loyalty of the student body, and a fighting spirit combined with the memory of a departed leader spurred the Indians on to victory. Not once did a T. I. A. A. team cross the Indian goal line, and McMurry College, as a result, is champion of the Association in football. One Hundred Thirty-seven McMURRY-0 vs. HOWARD PAYNE-6 The locals opened the season on the second day’s program of the West Texas Fair against the Howard Payne Yellow Jackets. The visitors invaded the Reserva- tion confident of an easy victory. The Indians had not been in training so long as the visitors because of adherence to the association regulation. The game was played on a very muddy field, and it developed into a game of chance. During the first quarter, Boyd of Howard Payne crossed the Indian goal line for the only touchdown scored against the Redskins during the entire season. McMurry played a punting game during the first half and resorted to aerial attacks in the last half. The strength of Medley’s line was tested and found to be sufficient to prevent any gain through it. Several times the Indians were in scoring distance, but were never able to gain the last ten muddy yards. No apology is necessary for this game or for its result. It was a game that demonstrated the power of the local team. Mitchell and Patterson played real foot- ball. Park played an outstanding game at end, and Hunt played a stellar defensive game. One Hundred Thirty-oischt j3 1Xri Yllft ?(?A The first conference game against the Buffaloes of West Texas State Teachers College was played at Canyon. Before the first minute of play had passed the In- dians had scored a touchdown. Mitchell blocked a Bison punt, and West grabbed the pigskin and carried it across the goal line. The well known passing combina- tion, Pool to Park, was responsible for the second touchdown. From the very first, it was McMurry’s game., but plenty of fight was neces- sary to hold the lead. In the matter of gains through the line the game was about even, but the Indians excelled in end runs and used off tackle plays with equal success. The Indian line held the plunging Buffs in many instances. During the game three Buffalo passes were intercepted, and the Braves made one of their outstanding gains by the aerial route. A feature of the game was the frequent occurence of Tharp’s “gallopin’’ ex- peditions around end for a first down. Every man who played in the McMurry line deserves special mention. Miller and Osborne, former teammates of Abilene High, were outstanding. Corbin’s generalship and Pool’s passes contributed largely McMURRY vs. W. T. S. T. C. (Continued) to the winning of the game. Hale gained ground consistently throughout the game. This victory marked the beginning of a lot of conversation concerning a championship. The Canyon team had been defeated by the champion Hill Billies by only three points. The old dope bucket registered the Indians as the equal of any team in the association. A large number of students accompanied the squad to Canyon. It was fully demonstrated that McMurry had a football team in the fullest sense of the word. The student body realized that fact, and the campaign toward the championship became the interest of the entire school. The Canyon game was one of the most significant of the season. It was the first conference game; it was the first game played on a foreign gridiron; it was the victory that put punch into the Braves to fight for the end toward which they had started. McMURRY-19 vs. JOHN TARLETON-O The Indians made a complete job of the game with the John Tarleton Plow- boys. The Mcdleynien were superior in passing, kicking, plunging, and every other branch of the game. Incidentally, the Plowboys were also outclassed in the matter of scoring. The game was not necessarily one sided, however, as several times the Plowboys were in scoring distance. Whenever there was a possibility, the Indian line held as it always did throughout the season. The game was hotly contested during the first half, and much of the play- ing was in McMurry territory. The tables were turned in the last half. The Indians succeeded in completing three out of five passes attempted during the game. The Plowboys were unsuccessful in six attempts to advance by the aerial route. Nine times did the Indians carry the ball for a first down, and only twice did the Plow- boys make the required yardage. Coach Medley used his reserves a great deal in this game., and they made a fine showing. Hays did excellent work on defense. Owens and Hodges played good games in the backfield for McMurry. One Hundred Forty-one McMurry-0 vs. Stephen F. Austin-0 The biggest set hack of the Warriors during the season was the scoreless tie against the Stephen F. Austin Teachers’ College Lumberjacks. The game was played at Nacogdoches, and the warm weather was too much for the Indian Braves who were accustomed to the cool breezes of West Texas. The powerful Indians were not able to get the passing machine into action to any advantage. The Indians came within inches of the goal line, but the necessary punch was always lacking at the critical moment. It was evident that the McMurry team was by far the better team. In the matter of first downs, the Indians came out of the game in the lead. During the first half the Braves made five first downs as com- pared to one by the Lumberjacks. No serious threats to score were made by the Teachers, but many times the Indians approached the enemy goal. Osborne, McCandless and Miller played excellent line games. The line pre- vented the opponents from scoring and saved the day even if the Indian machine could not score. Oik- Hundred Forty-two McMURRY-15 vs. N. T. S. T. C.-O Probably the outstanding disappointment of the Eagle-Indian fracus came, not to the Eagles., but to a mob of scouts who sat in the grandstands expecting to see what the Indians could do. Medley did not have the least desire to run up the score. As a matter of fact, he took a man from the game because he was too desirous of another touchdown. Coach Medley started the second team, but they played the game in good fashion and represented McMurry very successfully. This team played a brand of football, little if any inferior to that of the regulars. The success of the season was due in a large measure to this fighting squad“of reserve material. They were able to defeat the best team that the opponents could place on the field. Practically all of the gains of the locals came by plunges and end runs. Pat- terson and West carried the oval for touchdowns and Miller rushed the Eagles to score a safety. One Hundred Forty-three McMURRY vs. N. T. S. T. C. (Continued) Although a fine brand of football was displayed, the strongest Indian plays were withheld because they were not needed, and because they would be safe for the Billie clash. From the time that Hodges circled right end for seventeen yards on the first play of the game until the final whistle, it was McMurry’s game. The visitors at- tempted numerous passes and succeeded in gaining forty yards in that manner dur- ing the course of the game. On the second play of the game,, Henshaw circled left end for twenty-seven yards. The gains were consistent with Hays and others taking the Eagles out and clearing the way for the papoose backs. This game demonstrated the fact that McMurry’s team could play by team work. During the encounter, four men directed the play at various times. Medley gave all of his regular squad a chance and every man played a satisfactory game. Henshaw, Hale, and Pool were outstanding in the backficld for the Redskins. Sev- eral linemen repeatedly stopped the Eagles’ sensation, Browning. One Hundred Forty-four McMURRY-0 vs. DANIEL BAKER-0 Tlie traditional athletic foe of McMurry is Daniel Baker College. When this game occurred, it was homecoming day on the Reservation. The Hill Billies had won the championship the previous season and Medley’s Tribe was now their chief obstacle. The spirit of fan, and of Warrior was never more manifest than on the eve of this conflict. The Indians took the field, fully aware of the fact that it was the battle of the season. The game was hard fought from the very beginning. The most spec- tacular thing about it was the fight of the Maroon and White line. Four downs in wlrch to carry the ball five yards to victory was the opportunity of the Billies. There was only one reason why they could not make it. That reason was the fight- ing line of the Braves. Instead of four gains, four downs brought four failures and left McMurry College at the top of the list. The visitors had a decided advantage in weight and it seemed that their pass- ing machine was working somewhat better than the Indians’ aerial attack. All the One Hundred Forty-five McMurry vs. Daniel Baker (Continued) breaks of the game went against the Tribe, but fight and more fight overcame every obstacle and the champions of ’26 returned home with their last hopes of again gaining the championship shattered. It was big Mitchell, McMurry’s only T. I. A. A. first stringer, who made the tackle that saved the day, when a gain meant victory for the visitors. r The outstanding element in the Tribe’s defense was the kicking of Patterson. Pool and Tharp were outstanding on the offense and their work almost resulted in a counter early in the last period. The total yardage gained by the Braves exceeded that of the Billies, but the visitors led in first downs. The Billies were truly a formidable aggregation and the Indians played four quarters of real football. It was the outstanding success of the year, even though it was in result, a scoreless tic. No ex-student home for the game, no fan from the outside, and no student who sat in the bleachers was not proud of the Maroon and White. One Hundred Forty-six McMURRY-40 vs. E. T. S. T. C.-O The Turkey Day game at Commerce against the Lions of East Texas Teachers College closed the season for the Medleymen with victory and gave them the undis- puted title to the championship. A glorious season was finished in a glorious man- ner. The score gradually went to 40 through a series of counters evenly distributed throughout the game. Probably the most spectacular score was Miller’s touchdown after Edwards had blocked. Practically all of the gains were made on straight foot- ball. The cool manner in which Pool ran the team gained for him a place on the second T. I. A. A. team. Osburn played a fighting game at tackle. The Redskins smashed, plunged, and battered their way to victory. The Commerce team was not necessarily weak and several times they threatened when it was least expected. They held the Indians scoreless during the last quarter. Again in this game, just before the close of the half, the line of the little contenders held the offensive opponents for downs and prevented a score. Wharton went in for One Hundred Forty-seven McMurry vs. E. T. S. T. C. (Continued) Mitchell and played the position well. Several members of the McMurry line fought just as had been the case all of the season. The work of Osburn and Mc- Candless was approached by the work of reserves, such as Taylor and Bowers. This game completed the story of McMurrys advance from the lowest rank to the championship of the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association in the space of one season. It was the first title ever brought to Abilene and the first cham- pionship for McMurry. The game at Commerce was a very appropriate way to end the season. Ail the year the fighting Braves had warded off defeat but had made no impressive scores. That game showed the possibilities of the Tribe. McMurry was pleased to welcome home the squad that annexed the final game,, and brought with them the much coveted championship. One Hundred Forty-eight The Papooses Even the conference champions must have some competition in their own ranks. The Papoose squad furnished a defense for the battering, smashing Indians. Many men remained in the ranks of the Papoose delegation, realizing that he had no chance at the regular line-up. To every man who gave his best is due fully as much honor as that bestowed upon any regular Indian gridstcr. This group not only acted as “knock-downs’ for the regulars and endured that punishment faithfully, but played games against many high school teams. They were successful in winning practically without exception. Many Papooses played good football and with the year of experience will no doubt, make any man hustle to keep them off the regular squad next season. W. C. Cameron Coach Marvin Vauciin Captain One Hundred Forty-nine This page is dedicated to the spirit of the McMurry football squad of 1927. This spirit coupled with school spirit of the entire student body made the Indians victorious and gave them the T. I. A. A. championship. May this spirit never die, but may it increase and result many more times in the bestowing of honor upon our beloved Alma Mater. One Hundred Fifty One Hundred Fifty-one V McMurrv 22-37 vs. Daniel Baker 18-29 The opening scries of the basket ball season found Coach Medley’s basketeers opposing the Daniel Baker Hill Billies. It seemed that the Indian Warriors were doped to lose by whatever score the Hill Billies should decide upon. However, early in the game the Daniel Baker aggregation found themselves on the small end of a 10-3 score. The Mcdlcymcn rushed the visitors off their feet in the opening minutes, and Ledbetter ran wild to ring up counters from every angle and position, scoring a total of 12 points in the first period. At the end of the half the score was tied 16-16. During the second half there was never much difference in the score and it was not until the final whistle blew that the Hill Billies realized that the Indians were the better team. The second game proved equally as interesting. Eight points were scored by the McMurry team and fourteen minutes of play had elapsed before the visiting team managed to score. It seemed that the lanky Park had set himself to smother out the brilliance of the Billie Captain, and he was successful in that he scored only three points during the entire game. The half ended 11-6 for the Warriors. During the second half the visitors managed to get to one point of the Indians. However, West was put out on fouls, and Taylor came to the rescue with a field goal and a free shot to put the game out of danger. The Hill Billies left the McMurry reservation with the small end of the score in both games. One Hundred Fifty-two McMurry 19-32 vs. San Marcos 25-29 The McMurry Indians met the Bobcats from San Marcos on the home floor for the second series of T. I. A. A. games of the season for the Indians. The visit- ing team surprised the Indians and local fans by taking the first game of the series. The Indian Warriors seemed to he just a little out of form and lacked the necessary accuracy to find the goal. The game was poorly played and found the Indians trailing the score by one to five points most of the time. Park succeeded in mark- ing up two points by a long shot from the side and put the Warriors ahead for a brief period. However, the half found the Indians one point behind and the game ended with a score of 25-19. In the first three quarters of the second game it seemed that the visitors were going to repeat the performance of the night before. Hale of McMurry started the counting and was followed by Park. West succeeded in finding the basket and gave the local team a score of 4-0. The Bobcats, however, by virtue of several donations managed to bring their end of the score up, and the half ended with the Indians trailing the score of 17-12. In the last ten minutes of the second half the Warriors rallied and the game ended with the Indians leading the score of 29-32. One Hundred Fifty-three McMurry 28-42 vs. Howard Payne 12- The third scries of the 1928 basketball season was opened with the Howard Payne Yellow Jackets. And again the McMurry Warriors were doped to lose. As West, Taylor, Tharp, Hughes, and Park took the floor to defend the Maroon and White they faced what was considered one of the strongest teams of their entire schedule. In this contest the Indian machine was working near perfection and the tribe played the smoothest hall it had ever demonstrated on the local floor. They succeeded in gaining a lead early in the contest and maintained a safe margin throughout the contest. With Park and Hughes, and later, Hale, doing such an efficient job of guarding, the Yellow Jackets were smothered in the first half and were completely covered up in the latter period, making a lone two points after the first half. Only three field goals were scored by the visitors during the entire game. Early in the first half of the second game of the series, the Yellow Jackets lost all hopes as the Indian Warriors smothered them out completely. This contest proved to be one of the slowest exhibitions given on the local floor during the entire season. Taylor and West were the high point men of the McMurry delegation with only one point separating them. The game ended with Howard Payne on the small end of a 42-14 score. One Hundred Fifty-four McMurry 24-20 vs. Tech 27-24 When the Indians took their places on the floor opposing the Texas Tech Matadors in the fourth series of the season they found themselves facing a superior team. Both contests of the series, however, were clean cut, hard earned victories for the visitors, each having been won in the last period of the game. In the first game of the series Hughes kept the galleries on their feet with his flashy dribbling, but his shots were inaccurate. The Matadors started the scoring but were soon followed by the Warriors. Super-marksmanship on the part of Tech put the visitors on the desirable end of a 15-8 count for the half. The second half opened by a field goal from West and a free pitch from Hale. Taylor then counted the fifth mark since the intermission. Then another long shot from Taylor tied the count. Tech then put in its strongest line-up and succeeded in ending the game on the big end of a 27-24 score. The second game was very much as the first. It was most interesting from the beginning and not until the last gun was fired was it assured that the Matadors had won the game. Taylor led the scoring with a total of 25 points for the two nights. Conn Isaacs Guard One Hundred Fifty-five The North and East Texas Trips When the Warriors invaded the Plains’ area they were not as successful as they had been on the home court. On this trip they dropped two games to Canyon and two to Texas Tech. The last game with the Matadors was very close and was won the last few minutes of play. After the trip to Canyon and Lubbock they returned to the reservation for a few days rest before leaving on their East Texas tour. It seemed that the Indians were unable to get their machine working as it had in the first games of the season, and were therefore unable to pile up enough counters to win over the East Texas teams. THE ENTIRE SCHEDULE OF THE SEASON January 18-19—Daniel Baker at Abilene. January 23-24—San Marcos at Abilene. January 27-28—Howard Payne at Abilene. February 1-2—Texas Tech at Abilene. February 6-7—W. T. S. T. C. at Canyon. February 8-9—Texas Tech at Lubbock. February 15-16—Denton Teachers at Denton. February 17-18—East Texas Teachers at Commerce. February 20-21—Stephen F. Austin at Nacogdoches. February 22-23—Sam Houston at Huntsville. March 1-2—Stephen F. Austin at Abilene. One Hundred Fifty-six BASEBALL 1928 When the spring came and the Indian Gagers hung up their suits, the athletic attention turned to baseball. The locals not only had a vast amount of new material, but the destiny of the season’s results was in the hands of a new coach. Clyde Pratt, a West Texas product and a former star of the University of Texas nine, had full charge of this great American sport. Pratt served as assistant coach of football and contributed in no small measure to the winning of the honors. He has developed the best baseball nine in McMurry’s history. The Indians hold the distinction of being the only college baseball team in the city since the other two schools have dropped it from their athletic program. E. B. Wharton Catcher Howard Miller Catcher One Hundred Fifty-eight BASEBALL 1928 The schedule is only beginning as the Totem goes to press. It is not possible to enumerate the victories of the season, hut it can he said with certainty that the Pratt aggregation is a real base- ball club and will play any team in the conference a game that will solicit its best efforts. The first portion of the non-official season has been highly successful. The chief opposition has been the aspiring members of the new West Texas League, and the Indians have been victorious. The prospects were somewhat encouraging because of the return of Owen Cox who plays first base to a rare degree of perfec- tion. Cox is capable of favorable comparison with any first sacker One Hundred Fifty-nine we in this section of the country. Beeler Brown, regular first base- man of last year’s team, is out of school, but Cox fills the position and fills it well. Park, who received an injury late in the cage season is getting in condition to hold down the initial corner if necessity demands. Hodges has been used at short stop alternating with Henshaw. Mc- Combs, who formerly held down the short stop position, is now playing at second. Poole has played a consistent game at third. He is a product of Abilene High School and comes to the Indians with an enviable high school record. Clarence Ledbetter Outfield Joe McCombs Second Base One Hundred Sixty BASEBALL 1928 Wharton and Miller are working behind the bat and there is no weakness there. The chief handicap of previous years has been a lack of hurlers. Every year the good Indian mound men have been relatively few. The pitchers have not necessarily been poor, hut two, or even three, men cannot win an entire season. This season’s mound corps has the appearance of a great improve- ment. Bell is showing some good mound work. He pitched the Tarleton Plowhoys several victories last season. Talbot, from the famous McKinney team is another promising hurler. The veteran McCandless is also on the staff, and West can be used for relief work as he has functioned in that role during several seasons. One Hundred Sixty-one BASEBALL 1928 The outer-garden suffers not for the want of aspirants. West, Mitehcll, Ledbetter, and Bowers are lettermen seeking to add another stripe this year. Smedley and Vaughn have made threats at obtaining regular berths on the royster. The heavy hitting is probably the best background for a prophecy of a successful season. In the camp are hitters who have hit the best pitchers in the T. I. A. A. There should be no doubt about the hitting. The problem that Pratt faced from the beginning was to develop an air-tight infield and establish a staff of hurlcrs to shut out the heavy hitting opponents. Only the first two games of the conference season have been played as this edition goes to press. Those two games composed BASEBALL 1928 the opening series with the Hill Billie nine. Both games went to the Daniel Baker team by very small scores. The Indians’ hits were scattered and, although they outnumbered the opponents’ hits, were not of the effective use. The Billie raps came when hits meant runs that eventually meant victory. McMurry’s first season in Texas Intercollegiate Baseball circles was far from a failure. When this season will have closed, we hope that it will be possible to say that the second season was a success in every respect. Medley’s teams in football and basket- ball have climbed to the top ranks of the conference, and Pratt’s slugging Indians bid fair to perch with their fellow gridsters on the top notch rung of the association ladder. One Hundred Sixty-three McMurry vs. Daniel Baker at Browmvood.............April 6 McMurry vs. Daniel Baker at Browmvood.............April 7 McMurry vs. East Texas Teachers at Commerce.......April 18 McMurry vs. East Texas Teachers at Commerce.......April 19 McMurry vs. Texas Tech at Abilene.................April 26 McMurry vs. Texas Tech at Abilene.................April 27 McMurry vs. Texas Tech at Abilene...............April 28 McMurry vs. Texas Tech at Lubbock...................May 1 McMurry vs. Texas Tech at Lubbock...................May 2 McMurry vs. Texas Tech at Lubbock...................May 3 McMurry vs. East Texas Teachers at Abilene..........May 11 McMurry vs. East Texas Teachers at Abilene..........May 12 Methodism has provided many forms of amusement for the young people. The present day Methodist encampment is the feature of the summer vacation. The pie-eating contest is a feature of the encampment. The Other Side Preface Ladies, Gentlemen, Slimes, Faculty Members, and others not classified:—Lend me not your ears because they are too long—but lend me your eyes and your strict attention. There was a time in the history of the world when all things were perfect—that was before the time of women. Since they came into existence there has been two sides of life—the bad and worst. In some few instances there may be some few things which might he called the better side of life in that they are not as bad as some of the other things. In all other sections of this annual you find featured only the better side of college life, so to speak. Now we feel it our profound duly to represent every phase of college life, and for this reason we are running this section which is rightfully termed “The Other Side.” If there is found something in this section that is not altogether to your liking, we only ask that you forget it as soon as possible, or keep your likes and dislikes to yourself—for we have no use for them since it is too late to get them published and since they have no money value. As a matter of fact we are running on a strictly money basis and wish to charge nothing; neither do we wish to be charged, even with a few vain babblings of someone who knows not of what they are talking. If your name is not mentioned in this section, you can easily guess that in our estimation your college career has been a failure. If we publish no scandal on you, please do not get the idea that your college career has been perfect. Perhaps the scandal we know on you would not do for publication. You must also realize that our space is limited. We can only try to suppress those most need- ing suppression. Yours for a better day. One Hundred Sixty-five ray Kb?] The Judgment There has been all through the year an ever increasing demand for the publication of some of the scandal of the institution. There are certain things that every one should know and now that the school year is nearly passed they have never been revealed to the general public. In the years past the Yellow Journal exposed these truths. Even last year some of the general happenings of the campus were exposed, but this year the shieks of the institution have run wild, scandal has pervaded the campus and never has a word been mentioned about it in the other publications. Now it is going to be most difficult to publish everything that should be published, but we are going to do our best because we realize that public opinion is the greatest law of all time. The Great Judge that sits upon his throne is looking down upon the acts of each and every one of you. Perhaps you have gotten by with a few things and have lived the greater part of the school year in peace—but now the judgment has come and you must answer to your fellow men and to the Great Judge of the Imperial Court for your many deeds committed which you have tried so hard to keep the general public from knowing. It is really hard for the Great Judge to pass a sentence on everyone that is severe enough for the crime, but He has promised to do His very best. At least the facts will be revealed to the people., and public- opinion can demand more severe punishment if the crime prompts such action. The first sentence that the Great Judge wishes to publish here is that of the one good fellow—Pat Henry of Slaton. Mr. Henry is to be hanged to the highest tree in the Universe and left to-. Now if he had edited this section as he promised to do the Judge would never have passed this sentence upon him. The moral lesson here is to profit by the experience of others. There are so many cases that are forced upon the Great Judge this year that we can hardly publish all of them and yet we hesitate to leave any out because we wish this section to be democratic. Several people have made application for space in this section but One Hundred Sixty-six THE JUDGMENT (Continued) have been flatly refused because we do not wish this to he an advertising section, but rather one in which justice is dealt out to every one without personal feeling. For instance Miss Lucille Gist has made application several times for mention here hut we cannot give much space to her. Mr. Gordon Webb has also made application and we are giving him space because of the fact that he edits the War Whoop and cannot receive the publicity in that journal that he rightfully deserves. You will find him listed under the “Woman Hater’s Club.” The Great Judge has refused to pass judgment on such characters as just mentioned. The next case before the Imperial Court is the case in which the College Favorite is the outstanding figure. The charge against this beautiful maiden is “Betrayal of Trust.” When this fair damsel was allowed to see the pictures of the other favorites, a trust was placed in her that should never have been betrayed. However, the witnesses in the case revealed the fact that she had hardly left the office of the Totem until these treasured secrets were revealed. The lightest penalty that the Great Judge would even consider was that the Young, Beautiful, and Popular maiden be burned at stake. Miss La Faye Fleetwood is now summoned before the Court. This hold lady hails from Breckenridge and seems to be a typical specimen of that part of the world. The charge against her is that of trifling with the affections of the one said person—Raymond Hughes from Montezuma, New Mexico. Now this young gentleman is a very good fellow and has public opinion on his side. Here of late we see him strolling around all alone as if in a dream. A shadow has been cast across his life and Miss Fleetwood seems to be the responsible party. At least the jury in the Imperial Court has found her guilty, and the sentence of the Great Judge is that she shall be banished from society forever. The outcast from Stamford—Pete Owens—has so many charges against him before the Court that it is impossible to mention all of them here. Some of the minor ones are: drunkenness, dancing, attending wild parties, playing cards, and gambling. For all of these crimes he would receive a suspended sentence in the ordinary court of the day, but in this Court he is not so fortunate. For one crime he has been sentenced for ninety-nine years on the rock pile. For another he has been sentenced to be hanged. For another the Ono Hundred Sixty-seven THE JUDGMENT (Continued) electric chair is calling him. Because of the fact that he has found it impossible to fulfill all of these sentences it has finally been decided that he he left to die on the sands of the desert. It might he of interest to the general public to know the details of the case brought before the Court at the beginning of the year in which Stuart Hamblen was charged with violation of the laws of society. At the first visit of the one said person, the McMurry Campus was charged with having the appearance of a factory. Now it is a factory in some cases in which it takes raw material, or fresh material, as in the case of Mr. Hamblen, and sometimes succeeds in making something out of them. However, there are oftentimes so many flaws in the raw material that it is impossible to succeed to a very great extent. The Court found Mr. Hamblen to possess the following defects: Vain, egotistical, proud of himself., possessed with the idea that he has a way with the ladies, and in general “Here I am, one look for fifty cents.” After a short deliberation the Judge pronounced him insane and dismissed the charge. The details of this case which I am about to relate will not be interesting to you. As a matter of fact the person against whom the charge is brought is not important enough on the McMurry campus to merit attention, although it is true that at the beginning of the year he was fortunate enough to persuade such beautiful maidens as Irene Addison and Pauline Kendrix to accept a few dates with him. It is also true that in his own mind he is the outstand- ing debater of the institution as evidenced by the fact that his home town paper was informed of the fact soon after the tryouts. The charge which John J. Watts had to answer in the Imperial Court was that of Misrepresentation of Facts. This case became very hot in the discussion between the opposing factions, but finally after all arguments were produced on both sides and all facts were brought to light, the Great Judge pronounced him guilty. Because of his youthful appearance it was decided that public opinion would punish him sufficiently by refusing association with him, so the charge was dismissed. Morris Hodges, as we all know., is president of the Senior Class and should be the shining example for the school. He should, by all that is right, refuse association with the freshmen of the institu- One Hundred Sixty-eight THE JUDGMENT (Continued) tion and in general, conduct himself in a manner that is becoming of his dignity. However, it is a known fact that he is often seen in the company of many freshmen and especially a certain freshman girl who is yet young and knows not the ways of the world. It seems that he has succeeded in convincing this young girl that love is the dynamic force of the universe. He has played upon her imagination and pictured to her a Utopian country far beyond the starry skies where all troubles fade into oblivion and happiness reigns supreme. When this case was brought before the Court of Eternal Judgment the Great Judge wrinkled his forehead and gave a s'gh of resentment. “To the gallows with him,” he cried. “May the eternal fires of the world beneath inflict upon him everlasting torment.” And the girl—Sallye Bean, may she profit by experience. There is a certain freshman of the institution that has con- tinually been a menace to society since he landed on the reservation last September. He is a careless fellow,, thinking not of the effect of his vain babblings, especially upon the weaker sex. At the be- ginning of the school year he was exempted from many meat fryings, given in honor of the freshmen, by virtue of the fact that he was the room-mate of Clyde Park. This seemed to create within his being the wrong attitude toward the institution and his fellow citizens as well. When introduced into the Imperial Court Wallace Slime Bingham was charged with everything conceivable that is dis- reputable and degrading. The jury in this case was a typical present day jury and found him innocent. The Judge frowned his disapproval upon them and immediately left the Court room. And thus the Court was dismissed until the following year. Now if there is anything in this copy of the Court proceedings that is misrepresented or in any way has the disapproval of any one, we will be glad to change them, making all corrections with the presentation of a petition signed by five thousand persons hold- ing public office in Taylor County and a sum of three thousand dollars. If you arc unable to get your petition signed or are unable to raise the necessary money, please do not bother us with your wrath. Our parting word is that may each and every one of you have a most unhappy life and live in torment continually. One Hundred Sixty.nine SENIOR SEPT. a.1! FAIR DAY weather RAIN N V SenIOY B fEA Ast PlC ic. it1h I.A .LEA| £AvPATty JY DEC I? One Ilumlrey Seventy AM CH CALENDAR One Hundred Seventy-one ®lp Ifot Atr latly Volume 5,000 cubic feet. NO DATES No. Uncertain Hawkshaw Made Famous Our highly esteemed night watchman was made famous by his daring attack upon the outlaws of the campus. Time after time Matt Hayes and fair Beulah have been hotly pursued by the ever faithful Hawkshaw. One night the climax was reached when he accidently found them in the back end of a truck. This will be long remembered because at this time he grasped the lower extremities of the fair damsel mistaking them for a sack of flour. ----------o--------- Advice For Everyone When in doubt mind your own busi- ness. Talk happiness—the world is sad enough without your woes. Eat drink and be careful. If you ever need a friend come to me and I will tell you where to go. H. H. Forgive your enemies if they are bigger than you. Be sure the nightwatchman is gone— then go ahead. Bailey Hall Raided This raid was unsuccessful because there was nothing found except two cases of beer and fourteen decks of cards. Several pictures of famous women were taken from various rooms, the majority of which were found in the room of Hale and Roberts. -----------o----------- Our Motto Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, if St. Peter won’t have us, Satan must. Personals Coach Pratt fell in the business depart- ment and busted his name sake. Papa Freeman was offered partnership in his boss’s firm the other day. His boss told him if he didn’t take an interest in the business he would get canned. Mr. Boutwcll thinks it will all come out allright in the long run, but the trouble is the long run isn't here yet. Niagara Falls was stopped on the account of labor trouble. One Hundred Seventy-two THE HOT AIR DAILY Neckers Club Most Successful In Years—Has Many Members This cluh started at the beginning of the year with only a few members. How- ever, many have been added to its rank during the school year. Many applicants have been refused membership because of the strict requirements. To become a member of this club one must have had two years of experience, and can be neither married nor engaged. Many were refused membership on this count. It is also necessary to have had one course in Modern Methods and to have an average of B. Also one belong- ing to this club cannot center their atten- tion on one person. The President was almost expelled on this count. Long endurance and steady nerves are also necessary. The most successful members are always alert and can hear the foot- steps of the venerable Hawkshaw many paces away. The officers arc as follows: President, Papa Freeman; Secretary, Ada Mary Tliarp; Vice-President, Beulah Tracy; First Critic, Marvin Boyd; Second Critic, Doolie Hale; Sponsor, Mrs. Gage; In- structor, Mrs. Parker; and Demonstrator, Mrs. Tracy. With this group of efficient workers,, the club has prospered much. Your mouth is open. Yes, I opened it. Undertaker to corpse who had come to life: C’mon, be a good scout and swallow this embalming fluid. Poetry Column A modern young flapper was Min, Who tried every stunt to get thin. In her zest to reduce She sipped lemon juice Till she slipped through the straw and fell in. Here in his grave is sleeping The dust of David Green Who tried his best to mix a batch Of corn and gasoline. They gathered all the pieces Of the car that they could save, And got it running once again But couldn’t fix up Dave. As I chanced to pass A beaver was damming the river, And a man who had run out of gas Was doing the same to his flivver. Blimp was quite absent minded One night when he crawled into bed,. He laid both his feet on the pillow And kicked at the sheet with his head. While we live let’s live in clover, For when we’re dead, we’re dead all over. -----------o---------- TERRIBLE FIRE Two hundred kids burned; glove factory goes up in smoke. ------------o---------- Tell a man anything—it goes in one ear and out the other. Tell a woman anything—it goes in both ears and out her mouth. One Hundred Seventy-three THE HOT AIR DAILY ADVERTISEMENTS WANTED A young man with the chills to lay around an ice cream freezer. WANTED Matt Hayes.—Beulah Tracy. Wanted—A man with lots of money.— Irene Addison. Wanted—Some brains—any brand will do.—Hamblen. BOOK STORE AD The person who eats our sandwiches will never eat any others. FOR COLLEGE FRESHMEN Keep off the grass—the blades might cut your feet. FARMER’S ADVERTISEMENTS Anybody wanting to buy a big fat hog, come out and see me. Wonderful bargains in shirts for men with sixteen or seventeen necks. McMurry Book Store. CHICKEN WHISKEY One drink and you lay. LOST A gold watch by young lady with Elgin movements. McMURRY BOOK STORE We cheat our customers right. ANNOUNCEMENTS The far famed bull-slinger., Gene Luker, was not seen on the common lovers stroll, taking his daily dozen owing to the fact that he had to churn. Foote was tearful. Elma Hinds was looking vainly out of a second story window in search of the Great Britian. Bob Wylie was seen running around the oval in search of a dollar. Mr. S. S. Boulwcll, wearing a glad smile, today while searching for a delin- quent freshman education report was suc- cessful in finding a three-inch stub of a New York Hand Made. Atlas Hunt has followed his usual custom in securing a brand new freshman beauty—as usual. A bean supper was served at the Dormi- tory Tuesday night. A musical program followed. Rigg Edwards, in order to justify his place on the quartet, has been blending his melodious voice with a general uproar in chapel daily. One Hundred Seventy-four THE HOT AIR DAILY ALTON ROBERTS DECLARED A HERO WHILE IN CANYON One evening as Mr. Alton Roberts was resting after a strenuous evening on the basketball court he heard the cries of someone in trouble. Since he was in a strange town, he hesitated for a few minutes not knowing what to do. As the sounds grew more weird, he became active., unusually active. Suddenly there came a series of loud, piercing shrieks and screams, as if torn from the very heart of a tortured human being. Mr. Roberts was becoming very excited, when an elderly lady rushed up and exclaimed, “Oh Mr. Roberts! My poor daughter is locked up in the bath room and is unable to get out.” Mr. Roberts rushed to the door—gave one hard tackle—and behold a young lady of three years rushed into her mother’s arms. Mr. Roberts lives at Ovalo and is a very popular young man in that community. We are very proud of our hero. ----------o---------- FOUND AND REFOUND A letter from some unknown person addressed to Asalie Key was found somewhere—the exact place unknown—the time it was found was not marked on the calendar so all we can say is that we have the letter. Contents arc coming up— Just around the corner from some place—I don’t know the date as I left my watch at home and having just looked—1 sec I haven't time to go and get it. To the most high-powered wrinkle in my entire vocabulary— Little girl, I bring you greetings, Salutations, and Wishes of the rarest of beauty and integrity from my own little self to thee. 1 was just wishing that I knew where the long, long trail finally leads a fellow to when you come to the end of it, and it happens to occur to me that perhaps you could portion me out some information on the topic. I might come up to see you next summer in my aeroplane but the sandstorms are so bad out there, I fear it would stick in a sand bed in mid-air. Mr. Darden is coming so I will have to leave you for a while— Come again some time. Yours until the moon shines, HOT SHOT. One Hundred Seventy-five Soon after September. 1924, there began on this campus an organization known as the Woman Hater’s Club. The once noted person—Mr. Ralph Steen—was the leader of this organization. He was assisted by such staunch characters as V. 0. Key Jr., Gerald Collinsworth, and many others who were seen continually in the presence of some fair damsel of the institution. As a matter of fact this organization became so popular with the co-eds that after a few months the name became a farce. This club was truely made up of woman haters, but as once expressed by the famous Steen—they surely loved the girls. To become a member of this organization it is necessary to be fickle, absent minded, and very insincere. One must also have a wonderful vocabulary so that they may express their love to every fair co-ed that comes their way. None have been expelled on this requirement. This club has a list of very efficient officers. Mr. Collinsworth is President of the organization. He is a successor to Marvin Boyd who withdrew for religious reasons and other reasons not stated. Mr. Howard Bell assists the President in handling the affairs of the organization. Mr. I. A. Martin is Sergeanl-at-Arms and his duties arc generally very light. Other members of the organization are: Anthony Hunt, Edgar Irvine, Pat Patterson, T. J. Turner, Gordon Webb, and Bernice Young. One Hundred Seventy-six The Woman Hater’s Club One Hundred Seventy-seven ALLISON-STEVENS MOTOR CO. Dodge Brothers Motor Vehicles Graham Brothers Trucks Telephone 738 3rd and Walnut Streets. Abilene, Texas Abilene Builders Supply Company Paint Wall Paper Picture Framing Artist Material Medical Arts Bldg. Phone 572 ABC Brooms and Mops Our years of experience and heavy production enables us to produce the highest grade brooms and mops at lower prices. Abilene Broom Co. Established 1892 Abilene, Texas A GOOD BANK FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS ABILENE STATE BANK Where You Feel At Home STRONG PROGRESSIVE SAFE One Hun fired Seventy-eight “MEET ME AT THE BOOK STORE” Headquarters for “Masterpiece” School Supplies Do Not Fail to Call for “MASTERPIECE,” the Synonym for Quality IT PLEASES US TO PLEASE YOU” McMURRY BOOK STORE One Hundred Seventy-nine SHOP AT—- HARVEY DRY GOODS CO., Inc. “Where the Price Is Right” We Invite You To visit our Department Store. We show the new things when they are new. REESE GROCERY DAY AND NIGHT Successor to GARAGE McMurry Supply Store Staple and Fancy Groceries All Kinds of Repair Work Generator Worlc a Specialty R. P. REESE, Prop. 1417 Saylcs Blvd. 1737 South 14th Street DAVID S. CASTLE COMPANY Architects and Engineers Member of American Institute of Architects 701-4- Alexander Building ABILENE ...... TEXAS Hall Music Company. Inc. Harvey Hays Drug Co. No. 1: 1070 N. 1st, Phone 400-656 Wholesale-Retail Dealers in No. 2: 258 Cypress, Phone 2282-2283 “Everything In Music” Dealers in Drugs, Drug Sundries, Toilet Articles and Gift Goods 258 Pine Street Abilene, Texas Motorcycle Delivery Service One Hundred Eighty CLEAN COMMUNITIES CITIES AND TOWNS enjoying the advantages of Natural Gas are clean---remarkably free from smoke, dirt and grime. Yours is one of those fortunate communities, where smoke is a rarity. Not only do you have clean buildings and homes, but clear, pure atmosphere that you :an breathe freely. You who have visited cities where they use coal, have no doubt compared their coal-dirtiness with your natural gas-cleanliness—and felt grateful for the difference in favor of your community. This cleanliness is both a general community asset and a specific money-saving asset to you; it saves time, work and money in keeping your home clean, inside and out, and in keeping clothes dean. It is a pleasure for us to play a part in making your state’s rich natural gas resources available to you. L®m® Stair TheLoneStarGasCompany is a producer, purchaser, pipe line transporter and wholesaler of natural gas. It serves you by backing up the service of your local gas company. One Hundcr Eighty-one TREASURE TROVE The enterprising store is ever on the alert to develop new sources of treasure trove for its customers. The hunt for worthy merchandise and price advantages is incessant. Both in and out of the beaten tracks of trade, we seek to discharge our full duty as your purchasing agents by never letting well enough alone. Compliments of J. H. GOSS C. C. TATE DRY GOODS Transfer and Storage 102 Chestnut St. 741 S. 2nd St. Abilene, Texas Phone 862 Res. Phone 664 “Banner Products Help Build Abilene” In Abilene and West Texas, it is BANNER Milk and Ice Cream. Made in one of the most modern and san'tary plants in the South. Get the habit, call for it by name BANNER and accept no substitute. Phone 2362-2363 One Hundred Eighty-two 14th and Butternut 50 Years a School Teacher 'Hie ideal of service has never been more nobly exemplified than by Jennie Lynch. For a full half century, she taught in one school in New York City. To her perseverance, patience, kindliness and honor and her keen sense of duty, thousands of her pupils who have grown into matured life, owe to her a debt of gratitude which they will never be able to pay. Serving others, whether it may be in the school room, in the great professions or behind the store counter,, and doing it just a little better day by day, is always worthy the best that is in us. Service Is One of Life’s Loftiest Aims You can’t beat Allen’s prices on Groceries, Meat and Vegetables V. R. ALLEN GROCERY MARKET Four Blocks East of McMurry C. W. Clark H. P. Simmons ABILENE LAUNDRY COMPANY Launderers and Drv Cleaners of the j Dependable Kind Phone 107 One Hundred Eighty-thrcc ‘A bilem's Favorite Shopping Place” South Second and Chestnut Streets We Give S H” Green Stamps Broofcs JDru ffioods (To. BURTON-LINGO COMPANY Retail Lumber and Building Materials Phone 181 Abilene, Texas 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.......................... J. V. Howerton........................... W. H. Free ............................ R. Peters................................ Vernon Carr ............................. One Hundred Eitrhty-four . . President Vice-President Cashier Assistant Cashier Assistant Cashier G. L. JENNINGS MOTOR CO. OLDSMOBILE SIX Quality at Low Cost . Commercial Barber EAT Shop Golden Crust Bread Made in one of the Cleanest Home of Expert Barbers Shops in West Texas Ladies Work a Specialty HALLMARK’S W. A. Farmer Son BAKERY 1032 North First Street 634 S. 11th St. Phone 858 Compliments of Stribling Brothers Company Distributors of BUNTE BROTHERS WORLD FAMOUS CANDIES The cover for this annual was created hy The DAVID J. MOLLOY CO. 2857 N. Western Avenue Chicago, Illinois «0 Okfr, Malloy MaJt Cow r hi or, Ihll trait marl • lit« One Hundred Eighty-five The Diamond house At Hertzberg's Founded 187«. THE GIFT that bears the Hertzberg Name bears too, a reputation that has stood the test of half a century to know the diamond, the watch, the silverware you own, has come from Herlzbergs, is to know it is of quality unquestionable . . . Hertzberg Jewelry Company “ 1 the Sign of the Clock ' Houston Street, Corner St. Mary9s San Antonio, Texas One Hundred Eighty-six GRISSOM'S Department Store IV e trust we may have the pleasure oj being of service and assistance to you in preparing for summer days. IVe Solicit Your Trade on the Basis of POOL’S LUNCH ROOM Good Shoes with Correct Fitting Service PERRY SHOE CO. Hamburcers, Chili and Tamales Opposite Postoffice Everett Grindstaff, Mgr. ST. PAUL METHODIST CHURCH 5th and Beech Streets Students’ Church Home and Loyal Friend of McMurry College One Hundred Eighty-seven Etiquette Demands The Personal Letter When congratulations are in order—when you want to write a personal letter — write a letter that is YOU— use Montag’s Writing Paper that expresses your Person- ality. Montag Brothers, Inc. : I GRADUATE SCHOOL Southern Methodist University The degree of Master of Arts may be taken in the following major subjects: Biology General Literature Economics Government Education History ReligiousEducation Latin English Mathematics French New Testament Old Testament Philosophy and Psychology Philosophy of Religion Sociology Spanish For further information, and aids for gifted students, address Dean Ellis W. Shuler S. M. U., Dallas, Texas. SERVICE SINCE 1889 The oldest and largest Bank in the Abilene country, is just as anxious to please and serve you as we would he were we just opening for business. We are trying to do our part in making Abilene bigger and better than ever. The Farmers Merchants National Bank ABILENE .... TEXAS One Hundred Eighty-eight Students Today Business Men Tomorrow We Wish You Success! View of our Factory, containing 1 IQ,000 square feet of manufacturing floor space. A Factory without a parallel for efficiency and facilities. If you really wish to test the success and satisfaction of labor-saving, dividend- producing equipment, then he sure to investigate “The Best-Built Line.” You’ll enjoy doing business then, as you have never enjoyed doing business before. We Shall Be Happy to Help You Plan Your Business Quarters Without Obligation On Your Part. Please Write Us. Mailander Company (Founded 1880) WACO, TEXAS Designers and Makers of “THE BEST-BUILT LINE” Store and Bank Equipment. Trade Mark Reg. “Quality” and “Fair Prices” Built Our Factory What the Southwest Builds—-Builds the Southwest P. S.—The Weeks Drug Store, Abilene, is also a “Best-Built” installation. We’ll be glad to have you look it over. One Hundred Eighty-nine First Meftiodist Church South Second and Butternut ABILENE, TEXAS Joseph L. Henson, Pastor Dwiciit L. McCree, Educational Director Our Young People’s Department is especially qualified to care for the students of McMurry College. Our Church is the one with ‘‘The Glad Hand.” The new building is beautiful, impressive, and adapted to the ages of all who may worship with us. Our membership has doubled within the past four years and at the present rate of increase will far exceed 1500 before the next Annual Con- ference. The First Church School is one of the best organized in the state. While in Abilene, make First Church your church home. See our Stock of Beautiful Gifts for Graduates. Presley’s Jewelry and Gift Shop 209 Pine St. Abilene, Texas Krauss Dry Goods Co. 233 Chestnut “5 Hustling West Texas Stores” Buy From Us and Bank the Difference McMURRY TAILOR SHOP We Wish to Express Our Thanks For Your Patronage of the Past Year. Just North of Campus One Hundred Ninety North of Campus Phone 2311 Call on us for Candy, Sandwiches, Stationery, Toilet Goods, Drugs, Sundries and Prescriptions McMURRY DRUG COMPANY DRINK AT OUR FOUNTAIN The Home of Good Drinks THE MONTGOMERY DRUG CO. “Always At Your Service” R. C. Winters Co. AUDITS AND SYSTEMS INCOME TAX CONSULTANTS Park Building Telephone 318 Abilene, Texas One Hundred Ninety-one Ed. S. H ughes Company HARDWARE AND KITCHENWARE West Texas Distributors of Cleveland Tractors Standardyne Radios Moline Plows White Trucks Kitchen Cook Stoves Studebaker Cars ABILENE, TEXAS Where the Highways All Meet One Hundred Ninety-two Diamonds Watches Jewelry Where Buying is a Pleasure JOE ELLIS, Jewelry Bring Us Your Repair Work Phone 198 178 Cypress St. 0. E. Hayes Wm. Hayes HAYES AND SON Let Us Supply Your Grocery and Market Needs Prompt. Delivery Courteous Service Corner S. 12th and Jeanette Phone 2475 Nance-Webb Plumbing Heating Co. Thaggard Battery Co. All Work Guaranteed We Service All Makes and Sell WILLARD 341 Chestnut Phone 873 • 281 Oak St. Phone 1763 One Hundred Ninety-three Abilene Printing Sf Stationery Co. Two Stores COMPLETE OFFICE OUTFITTERS LARGEST AND BEST EQUIPPED COMMERCIAL PRINTING PLANT BETWEEN FT. WORTH AND EL PASO Printers of School Annuals Catalogues and Supplies LARGE STOCK OF LOOSE LEAF GOODS FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS Stork No. 1 Corner Cypress and North 2nd Store No. 2 and Factory Opposite Masonic Bldg., North 2nd Street One Hundred Ninety-four Coffee Shop Private Dining Rooms Banquet Hall 260 Modern Rooms With Bath Growinc By Serving Let us assist with your Parlies and Banquets— J. J. INGLES Operator Congratulating McMurry College WINNERS Watch McMurry Grow HILTON HOTEL L. M. DROWN, Manager Slogan “Minimax” Meaning MINimum Charge MAXimum Value WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF COLLEGE AND HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHY 509V2 Main St. Phone 21543 FORMERLY STAUT’S STUDIO One Hundred Ninety-five THE WEST TEXAS UTILITIES COMPANY BELIEVES McMURRY COLLEGE to be one of the greatest assets not only of Abilene and West Texas, but of the State. The sturdy Americanism implanted in the minds of young men and young women at McMURRY COLLEGE is a strong contribution to the building of that bulwark of conservatism upon which the safety of this nation rests. The WEST TEXAS UTILITIES COMPANY is proud to be a member with McMURRY COLLEGE of the West Texas family of substantial institutions. In serving this institution this company feels that it works modestly in the worthwhile education of a worthwhile citizenship. 'YVest'Iexas Utilities Company One Hundred Ninety-six AMBITION The First Pre-requisite of Success McMurry FIVE Years Old FIVE Hundred Students FIVE Hundred Thousand Dollar Plant “THE IDEAL SMALL COLLEGE” “EVERY STUDENT AN INDIVIDUAL” For Catalogue write: McMurry College ABILENE, TEXAS One Hundred Ninety-seven L (L4bilene’s Progressive Store A STORE KNOWN FOR STYLE, QUALITY AND RIGHT PRICES You will find here today—the next day and the next—large assortments which preserve all the traditions of the Minter’s of the past with all the fashion-alertness of the Minter’s of the present. We Are Always Glad To Serve You in Any Capacity WEEKS’ DRUG STORE IN BUSINESS FOR YOUR HEALTH Member Qualified Druggists’ League Legally Registered Pharmacist Phone 2700 Hilton Hotel Bldg. Abilene, Texas ABILENE TIMES The People’s Paper Ono Hundred Ninety-eight Trinity Helped Build McMurry Into the “bone and sinew” of McMurry’s Administration Building has gone Trinity Portland Cement. We arc glad to have thus vitally served McMurry. For the years and years to come, Trinity Cement will be hidden away in the vitals of this building—“upholding the traditions of the school.” Perhaps this close tie with your Alma Mater will make you feel a bit “kinder” toward Trinity. At all events—when in later life,, you have building needs of your own—you’ll find Trinity ever faithful to any trust you may impose. Trinity Portland Cement Co. Fort Worth Dallas Houston Hi One Hundred Ninety-nine H. H. HARDIN LUMBER EVERYTHING EOR THE BUILDER Corner South 4th and Chestnut Streets Phone 89 Richards’ Shoe Shop Repairing Ladies’ Shoes a WE ARE FOR McMurry College Specialty RIGHT-WAY The Home of Good Repairing LAUNDRY 164 Cypress Street 609 Oak St. Phone 1263 Compliments of Caleb Reed’s Man Shop Apparel For Men Cleaning and Pressing Schultz Grocery It's Something Good to Eat We Have It Batavia Brand Pure Food Products Tea Garden Brand Jellies and Preserves ltWe Appreciate Your Grocery Trade'' 1062 N. 1st St. Abilene, Texas 134 Pine St. 3 Phones 820 Two Hundred Poston-Hemphill Co. Style, Quality, Price Ladies Smart Ready-to-Wear and Shoes “ Pays to Pay for Quality and Style” IN CHOOSING YOUR FOOTWEAR You are invited to do your shopping at tfbuckleyk SLIPPER SHOP ALTMAN DRY GOODS COMPANY The New Things While They Are New The low prices you will find the rule here are apt to be the exception in other stores. CHANDLER GILL Insurance and Bonds Telephone No. 411 290 Pine St. “Old Minis Corner CHRISTIAN-FUGATT Firestone Corner Most Modern Vulvanizing Equipment in Abilene COMPLETE STOCK OF RIMS Phone 454 N. 4th at Pine St. ABILENE, TEXAS The Abilene Army Store Now in New Location 914 South First CAMPING AND TOURIST EQUIP- MENT A SPECIALTY We rent Auto Tents, Cots, Etc. You will find us right on THE BROADWAY OF AMERICA Phone 2570 Two Hundred One Take Your Place TAKE A WEEKLY TRIP HOME • UvmI 'i fiJi lELEirHCNc Since the advent of the telephone there have been fewer and fewer cases of acute tonesomeness « college dormitories. in the Family Circle THAT UNDERCURRENT OF LONESOMENESS! How often it is noticed, even in the active life ot che most blase and sophisticated College Man! The best known man on the campus will tell you that he experiences a frequent desire to join the old circle back Home He will also tell you that he does jom it. every week over the telephone. Because the man who is good-fellow enough to be popular at College is just the type of man who is thoughtful enough to keep in constant personal touch with the people at Home. Take your place in the family circle Make a tele- phone date with Mother and Dad tor a certain day at a certain hour, every week of your College Life. Southwestern Bell Telephone Company BOVELL’S Sno-Flake Bread A Specialty on PIES All Kinds of Pastry Phone 620 318 Chestnut CAPS HI-WAY SERVICE STATION j TEXACO Gasoline and Oils GO TO C.H. BOYD’S MARKET For HIGH GRADE MEATS Phones 46-47 1026 N. 2nd St. Successor to K. C. Fry Your Patron ace Has Been Appreciated Hill Bros. Printing Co. Commercial Printers ABILENE, TEXAS LEE Tires and Tubes Lincoln - Ford - Fordson SALES AND SERVICE Let Us Demonstrate the New Ford Speed-Flexibility-Economy FULWILER MOTOR CO. Fourth and Walnut Phone 456 JONES ATHLETIC AND SPORTING GOODS Wholesale and Retail 1075 NORTH 2ND ST. ABILENE, TEXAS Two Hundred Three THE HOME FURNITURE CO. “The Home of Satisfied Customers’ Complete House Furnishers 318-326 Pine St. Phone 809 THE LADIES SHOP Popular Price Ladies Ready-to-Wear and Novelty Shoes Upstairs Over Wool worths ABILENE, TEXAS SUN ELECTRIC COMPANY Everything Electrical Phone 1000 259 Pine Street Draughon’s Business College ABILENE, DALLAS, WICHITA FALLS BIG SALARIES—Good position and unlimited opportunity are insured graduates of this nationally famous business training system. Hundreds of positions every month. Free employment for placing graduates in touch with big business concerns throughout the Southwest. Mail coupon today for Catalog and SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY. Name .......................... Address -......... WHERE ABILENE IS ENTERTAINED MAJESTIC THEATER QUEEN THEATER PALACE THEATER REX THEATER DENT THEATERS OF TEXAS First Run First Class Pictures at Popular Prices “ALWAYS PROPERLY VENTILATED Two Hundred Four Decorations of Distinction KIUJ.UJ Mtvp Abilene. Texas —It cost no more to eat good candy if you are careful in your selection. Jo-Boy Spud Bacon’s Fruit Sandwich Bacon’s Pure Sugar Stick Bacon’s Quality Chocolates Bacon’s Pecan Puff— Are All Good Values Abilene Candy Mfg. Co. Abilene, Texas Make Our Store Your Meeting Place down town Use our lounge with its writing desks and complimentary stationery. Visit our Soda Fountain, Beauty Parlor, Barber Shop, and other interesting depart- ments. MIMS West Texas Finest Store Mims Bldg.—On Mims Corner Abilene Two Hundred Five From one ANNUAL To the NEXT Drink In Bottles—Delicious and Refreshing Compliments of West Texas Builder’s Schepps-Putnam Bread Supply Co. Manufacturers, Agents Brick, Hollow Tile and Building Specialties “Made to Satisfy Your Family” Schepps-Putnam Baking Co. 416 Pine St. Phone 102 ABILENE ATHLETICS Jennings Plumbing Company McMurry College fosters intercol- legiate athletics believing that one of the best ways of developing manhood is to give the college boys a chance to try themselves out under fire. “The House That Wants Your Business” Why Not Try Us? Tel. 444 358 Cypress St. it is not especially hard to control me’s emotions when everything is running smoothly, but it is a differ- ent story under the stress and strain of physical contact. Stent-a-GIar (Cn. DRIVERURSELF Director of Athletics Six Cylinder Cars and Fords Phone 54 157 Sycamore St. 0. B. FIELDER, Prop. Abilene, Texas Two Hundred Six SERVICE C p Much abused, sometimes over-used; but the service you render to the world will bespeak and measure the success of your school year just closing. Remem- ber the world is bidding for the services of those who know. Read Romans 12:1 The Citizens National Bank Everybody’s Bank Two Hundred Seven r 100 Per Cent Business Training NOTHING LEFT UNDONE OUR HOME IN PARK BUILDING Bookkeeping - r . - . Stenographic Civil Service Complete Business {Sr f' m Banking Penmanship ; MMiidih,.. XL _:E; Commercial Law 1 } l|i ii wm Shorthand Ty pewriting Office Training Ledger Posting Machine Muitigraphing Cotton Classing fie'gtnblem Efficient School G. E. LAWSON. MRS. G. E. LAWSON, President Secretary Some of the Advantages of Attending an Accredited Commercial School Authorized by Board of Governors Bfie'Smbtem offfa Efficient Schoc? 1. The opportunity to study standard, accredited courses. 2. Tile use of modern, approved text books. 3. The opportunity to earn the H. G. B. degree—Honor Graduate in Business. The degree is conferred only by Accredited Schools. 4. The benefit 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 is registered maintains high business and educational standards, and that its advertising is never exaggerated and never contains mis- representations. THE NATIONAL BUSINESS COLLEGE IS FULLY ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ACCREDITED COMMERCIAL SCHOOLS. IT pays to attend a school that is fully accredited. Look for the Trade-Mark. POSITIONS SECURED FOR GRADUATES Park Building. Corner So. First and Oak Streets Office Phone 272 Residence Phone 1564-W P. O. Box 1227. Abilene. Texas “Fastest Growing School in Texas—Watch Us Grow” Two Hundred Eight SWEETEN THE DAY WITH A GIFT FOR EVERY OCCASION Winner of Pancburn’s Ad Contest McMurry College—Miss Madge McCauley When You Think of Flowers Think of— GRANGER FLORAL COMPANY Flowerphone 1876 LAUGHTER UNDERTAKING COMPANY AMBULANCE SERVICE Phone 460 Abilene, Texas When You Think of Drugs Think of Union s Abilene’s Cleanest and Most Modern Drug Store. Place Your Order For Awnincs Now We Make New Mattresses and Renovate Old Ones Rugs Cleaned and Sized LINTON DRUG CO. The Nearest Complete Drug Store to McMurry. McCarty Mattress Factory 401 Plum St. Telephone 238 Two Hundred Nine m THE SHAMROCK DRUG CO. m 7V e School’s Best Friend Three Beautiful Dependable Drug Stores Ready and Anxious to Serve You. ™ SCHOOL SUPPLIES § i • Store No. 1 Store No. 2 Store No. 3 a Hickory at 8th 118 Chestnut 382 Pine Phone 1710 Phone 6 Phone 2154 CD “CHEERFUL SERVICE” All Makes Sold. Rented and Repaired. AbileneTypewriter Exchange George A. Pearce, Mcr. Grace Hotel Bldg. City Beauty Parlor Permanent Waving a Specialty. THE SHOP FOR COLLEGE GIRLS 10 Per Cent Discount to Students and Teachers. OVER ROSE DEPARTMENT STORE CRYSTAL CAFE Sanitary Kitchen Quality Foods and Service Tables for Ladies 152 Pine St. Abilene, Texas Programs Boohs Publications Stationery Fisk Publishing Co. 1149 S. First Abilene Good Year Shoe Shop Bring Your Old Shoes to Us. 1165 N. Second St. Guynn’s Orchid Shop Abilene, Texas Just across from Gambill. Popular Prices Ladies’ Ready-to-Wear — Millinery Walk a Block to Save a Dollar BAKED'PURE-LY FOR YOU BUTTER-NUT BREAD McMurrv Barber Shop McMurry’s Own Shop Get Your Haircuts At Home. E. B. COX, Prop. NOBBY SHOE SHOP The Postoffice is Across the Street From Us. PALM BARBER SHOP —in— PALM HOTEL “The Student’s Barber Shop” Two Hundred Ten DR. E. E. WEST DENTIST X-Ray and Oral Surgery 303-4 Medical Arts Bldg., Abilene Office Phone 1618 Res. Phone 2550-W DRS. CASH ADAMS V. A. V. Cash Clinton E. Adams Res. Phone 826 Res. Phone 869 Office Phone 136 Drs. Cooper Hedrick Medical Arts Building Abilene, Texas DR. T. B. COX DENTIST Mims Building DR. G. M. GILLESPIE Practice Limited to Orthodontia 404 Alexander Bldc. Phone 243 DR. L. HOLT MAGEE DENTIST Special Attention to Pyorrhea and Trench Mouth 411 Alexander Bldg. Office Phone 133. Res. Phone 1772 Drs. Middleton Tandy Physicians and Surgeons Office Phone 83, Res. Phones 315 and 623 401 Alexander Bldg., Abilene, Texas MINTON T. RAMSEY DENTIST X-Ray and Diagnosis 313-314 Alexander Bldg. PHONE 117 BUSBY and CROWDER Latest and Most Improved Methods in Chiropractic and Swedish Massage 254 4 Cypress St. Phones 113, 934, 1296 CADMUS BROWN With C. C. Compere MONEY LOANED Let Us Handle Your Rentals. Office over Chandler Gill Phones 593 and 2495-J Abilene Mutual Life Insurance Association We give immediate financial assistance to the family of the deceased. Phone 282 Abilene, Texas The Abilene Medical and Surgical Clinic R. K. MILLER, Business Manager Second Floor Medical Art Bldg.—Phone 2613 North Third and Cedar Sts. Abilene. Texas Medicine ERLE D. SELLERS. M. D. Obstetrics L. J. PICKARD. M. D. Eye. Ear. Nose, and Throat L. F. GRUBBS. M. D. Surgery J. FRANK CLARK, M. D. GRADY SHYTLES. M. D. Dentist JOE A. KENNEDY'. D. D. S. Two Hundred Eleven Drs. Leggett Mathews Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Alexander Bldg., Rooms 413-414 Phone 1284 MINGUS-PRICE Headquarters For All College Boys COMMENCEMENT CLOTHES A SPECIALTY!!! Springtime says “Dress Up”—and a GOOD APPEARANCE counts for a lot these days!!!!!! Don't lake a chance—buy a KAHN or BORN Tailored Suit—S25 to $35 Thece Clothes SATISFY!!!! We Arc Factory Distributors jor ROYAL, WOODSTOCK AND L. C. SMITH STANDARD TYPEWRITERS CORONA,ROYAL AND REMINGTON PORTABLES COX TYPEWRITER EXCHANGE RENTALS REPAIRS SUPPLIES In Front of Postoffice Telephone 2223 Eat THE PANGBURN’S PENDER Pure Food Ice Cream COMPANY and Manufacturing Stationers The West Texas House Perfectly ABILENE, TEXAS Pasteurized Furniture and Filing Devices in W ood and Steel MILK Steel and Iron Safes, Phone 1751-1752 Complete Line of Office Supplies Two Hundred Twelve rERVICE ENGRAVED ANNUALS are distinctive productions pulsating with ideas, originality and character, and reflect in an unusual way the school and its activities. The host of original ideas and the careful planning which typifies SERVICE Annuals has for several years won for them the highest honors in both National and State year-book contests. In the College Field The ouh Texas Collette Annual receiving the. All-American or highest rating in hoth the 1925 and 1926 contests o the Central inter scholastic Press Association was a. SERVICE planned Annual. The 192(i Pcdagog received cup and first place among college hooks entered in the contest of the Texas Inter scholastic Press Association. This recognition is certainly conclusive proof that you can with our plan of “Building a Successful Annual” produce that distinctive and representative book you arc ambitious to publish. In the High School Field In both the 192.“) and 1926 contests conducted by the Texas High School Press Ass'n, SERVICE planned Annuals won first, second and third places. In the National contest conducted by the Central Interscholastic Press Association. in both 1925 tend 1926, five SERVICE Engraved High School Annuals were awarded All-American and highest rating. In the National contest conducted by the Washington and Lee University, the 1926 La Rctama was awarded first place. Service Engraving Co. SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS TBcWutru CtoUpgp Aiiliw iVxas
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