Memphis State University - DeSoto Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

Text from Pages 1 - 156 of the 1917 volume:

4JU cCOU £C 0 rt DeSoto ifturnuori This is the second Annual of the West Tennessee State Normal School. For precedent we are indebted to the editors of the Annual of last year, and we hope that this may be useful to those who take up the work in years to come. The Senior Class of Nineteen Hundred Seventeen contri- butes this Annual as a reflection of some of the activities of the school. We give this expression of our interests, believing that a response will be found in the hearts of those who read it, and wishing that we may mutually share with that class the sunshine and shadows of our year ' s work. Indulging in the hope, therefore, that the efforts spent in preparing this volume will be appreciated by those who are in sympathy with the work of the Normal School, we send forth the Annual on its mission and ask for it a favorable reception by those into whose hands it may come. Seymour Allen Mynders Cfjtg Volume is i ebicateb to tfjc 2frelobeb tSemorp of ®ur Hate Presibent jjrnnur AlUtt iMyttfors ' HE WEST TENNESSEE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL was estab- ■ J lished by an act of the General Assembly of 1909. The locating board located the school in Memphis, upon Memphis and Shelby County donating approximately a half a million dollars in grounds and bonds. The school was opened on September 15, 1912, with an enrollment of 250 students. The total enrollment for the five years of the school is 4,468. The main building is one of the handsomest structures in the South. It occupies the center position of the spacious campus. No finer dormitory for girls can be found in the land. It is absolutely fireproof, steam heated, electric lighted and equipped with every modern convenience. The school confidently hopes that the present legislature will make provisions for the erection of a boys ' dormitory. The faculty is composed of twenty-five members, all of whom are graduates from the leading colleges of the country, including Col- umbia, Harvard, Yale, Chicago, Yassar, Vanderbilt, Peabody, Tennessee, etc. Practically all of the faculty have had experience in all grades of school work from the rural schools to complex city school systems. There have been 119 full Normal School graduates, and 190 academic graduates since the opening of the school. These graduates represent every phase of school work in Tennessee: County school superintendent, city super- intendents, high school principals, high school instructors, elementary school teachers, rural school teachers, home economics supervisors, etc. Every grad- uate of the Normal School who desires it has a good position, many of the graduates are taking advanced courses at the leading universities and colleges. Those who complete their courses here are admitted to the Junior Classes of our leading universities without examinations. The school is excellently equipped with apparatus for the teaching of physics, chemistry, home economics, manual training, biology, and agriculture. The library contains 4,000 of the best selected books, and more than 100 of the leading magazines are on file for the use of the students. The Messick Elmentary School, a county school, is used as the practice school. The Normal School boasts of a great number of student organizations managed by the students with faculty advisers. There are four literary societies, two for women and two for men. The men ' s organizations, the Forum Club, and the Mynders, are particular designed for the development of oratory and debating. The women ' s societies, the Sigma Alpha Mu and the Kappa Lamda Sigma ' s aim to develop its membesrs in the critical study of music, art, and expression. Other organizations are the band, orchestra, Y. M. C. A., Y. W. C. A., dramatic club, athletic association, and Community Club. The official school magazine is the Columns, so named for the massive stone columns at the entrance of the main building. The Senior Class last year issued for the first time an Annual, which was named The DeSoto, in honor of Hon. Walter Malone ' s Epic. u w B mmsm , % f [ ms - •J W a x X H W PQ i — - JOHN WILLARD BRISTER, A.M. President Mi Augustus Scott Lee, M.A Education Lela Pkitchett, A.M Assistant in Education Fkazer Hood, Ph. I) Education Lyda Robertson Caldwell, A.B Physical Training and Public Speaking William E. Vaughan, A.M English Adeline Bartlett, M.A Assistant in English 11 ' !■ -. ' % ' •. Mary Pettus Thomas, A.M Modern Languages M. Virginia Proctor, A.M Assistant in English Willie G. Johnson, A.B Latin Clyde Hubert Wilson, A.B Manual Training Caleb Perry Patterson, A.M History John S. Smith, A.B Assistant in History :i JHBjrallSffii S I Hanor A. Webb, A.M Chemistry Charles Washington Culpepper, M.S Biology Priestley Hartwell Manning, A.M. -Physics and Geography C. W. Davis, Ph. I) igriculture Marie McCormack Drawing and Writing Helen Bpqto, B.S Home Economics i:: Thomas Billingsley Loggins, A.M Dean, Mathematics Mrs. S. A. Mynder, B.S. Mrs. B Librarian Wharton Stewart Jones, M.A Assistant in Mathematics L. C. Austin, A.B Director of Music Mrs. Agnes Reiss Austin Piano and Voice Arthur Aras Miller, B.A ? Department of Commerce 14 g tatr Snarft nf lEifttratimt Hon. P. L. Harked, Chairman Clarksville Hon. C. C. Hanson Memphis Hon. H. A. Luck Nashville Hon. M. H. Gamble Maryville Hon. O. L. McMahon Newport Hon. C. B. Ijams Jackson Hon. J. H. Bayer Huntingdon Hon. L. A. Ligon Carthage Hon. W. L. Gentry Jefferson City State Superintendent S. W. Sherill, Secretary Nashville 15 C0 TOR IN CHiEF FINANCE COMMITTEE, -ASSOC! At E £OH ' OR :li BUSINESS MftdASEP. ■ STAFF ARTiS-t . SPECIAL EDITOR t IN0.NCE COMMITTEE 16 Sr fltu § taff Leonora Nuvolini, K. L.S. Editor-in-Chief C. S. Austin, F.D.S issistant Editor Anna Sherrod, K.L.S. .Special Editor A. R. Worlev, F.D.S Business Manager Walter Richardson, F.D.S dvertising Manager Lila Xkwlaxd, K.L.S Assistant Advertising Manager Gr A ( ' E LoWENHAU FT, K.L.S Artist FINANCE COMM ITTEE. Allene Walker, K.L.S. Geo. Simmons, F.D.S. i; IS cruor L9 ®l e (ElaoB of ' 17. Another page in the history of the West Tennessee State Normal School has been finished and the heritage of the Great Volunteer State enriched. For six long years the embryo has been in the process of formation — resulting in 1917 in the magnificent class of sixty-four members. The school, the faithful instructors, and the general State of Tennessee, have erected to their memory a monument which time itself cannot erase and which future generations will look upon with inspiration and reverence. If all the energy, enthusiasm, and determination of this august body is dedicated to the cause of race enlighten- ment, there is every reason to expect with great anticipation the decay of illiteracy. This great body has waged stormy battles, encountered numerous ob- stacles, and made attacks and counter-attacks, but now the turbulent sea is calm, the battlefield silent, and peace declared. Democracy, equal justice to our fellow creatures, whether rich or poor, learned or ignorant, are firmly fixed upon us, and the problems of mankind now require our serious considera- tion. These are times that try men ' s souls. The summer soldier, the pussy- footed pacifist, the sunshine patriot, will in crises, shrink from the service of their country, their State, their school; but he that faces assailants and foes wi th an unfaltering trust and unparalleled bravery deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly ; ' tis dearness only that gives everything its value. But duty and perseverance are not the only attributes which this en- thusiastic and patriotic class possess. There was a realization of that greatest of all things, responsibility. At no time in the history of the institution was there a more responsive, sympathetic, ambitious body than this company of pedagogues of ' 17. Responsive to all requests from authority, deeply sym- pathetic with the needs of the institution, ambitious to so succeed that they might be an honor to instructors, school, State, and nation, it battled as a unit, denouncing wrong and championing right. Caesar met his Brutus, Charles II. his Cromwell, Napoleon his Wellington, and ignorance is doomed to meet the Normal graduates. Beyond the Alps lies Italy. The future lies before us. The soul of Tennessee is stirred with the breath of a new life. The light of a grander day is falling fair upon her face. She is thrilling with the consciousness of growing 20 power and prosperity. She stands upright, full statured and equal among people of the earth, breathing the keen air and looking out upon the expanded horizon ; she understands that her emancipation of ignorance will come only through the inscrutable wisdom of God and her educational institutions, and has made provisions for the development of these wonderful factories. The responsibility is our heritage. What shall we do? Mav the words of Ella Wheeler Wilcox ever serve as our guide and standard, as it has done in the past: ' ' Tis easy enough to be pleasant When life Hows along like a song : But the man worth while is the one who will smile When everything goes dead wrong. For the test of the heart is trouble, And it always comes with the years, And the smile that is worth the praise of the earth Is the smile that comes through tears. It is easy enough to be prudent When nothing tempts you to stray ; When without or within no voice of sin Is luring 3 ' our soul away. But it ' s only a negative virtue Until it is tried by fire, And the life that is worth the honor of earth Is the one that resists desire. By the cynic, the sad, the fallen. Who had no strength for the strife, The world ' s highway is encumbered today ; They make up the item of life. But the virtue that conquers passion, And the sorrow that hides in a smile — It is these that are worth the homage of earth, . For we find them once in a while. 21 Coral tinted clouds, set in an ocean of blue, hung low over dear old Normal. Their nearness gave an ethereal glow that transformed my little world into a mystic realm of dreams. I saw dim shadows of spacious dormitories loom up in the distance. Soft strains of music floated through my window upon per- fumed breezes, and at my feet, softly dropped from dream cloud, was a bunch of rich red roses. Ah ! What memories their loveliness enfolds. Holding them gently in my arms, I buried my face in their soft petals and was en- chanted with a message from another world. The breezes whispered, each rose a prayer that the years promised to answer. The first red rose I slowly untwined from the others, almost afraid of the phantoms it was to reveal, softly and oh ! so gently I fondled its petals, fearing, yet longing to find the heart of this perfect rose. In a spell, I gazed at the flower and saw the years unfold before me. I trembled with deliffht and held tightly to my rose. My familiar room slowly vanished and I was left among my flowers. In an enchanted moment I saw before me in my dream cloud, a fairy surrounded by roses. Wonderingly, I heard the fairy speak to me and invite me to her bower. Soon I recognized the fairy who held the destinies of my classmates in her roses, and she told me that in the hearts of these beautiful blossoms I might call ten years from out the future and see the Class of 1917. Selecting a tiny bud from the garland she held, I beheld it open and re- ceive me into the future. I found myself in a large city. The noise and strange scenes at first bewildered me. Not knowing where I was, I eagerly scanned the faces of the hurrying crowd. A taxi rolled up and stopped beside me. Its only occupant was a well-dressed individual who even in his tall silk hat, accompanied by a cane, looked familial - . Ah! Yes, it was Mr. C. S. Austin of the 1917 Class of the W. T. S. X. I heard him say, ' Must a minute driver, looking absently at his watch, ' ' I must take my seat in the Senate in ten min- utes. I was in the capital city. The taxi passed on with our prominent senator from Tennessee. Hearing a chuckle near me, I turned to see the outstretched hand of Walter Richardson. He told me he had just established an information Bureau in the White House and was giving much help to the ladies. Being one of them, I enlisted his services and we started out to see the city. Our conversa- tion turned to the Class of 1917, and I found tiiat he had been keeping up with our class president. In fact that was why he was in Washington. He told me that Miss Newland was interested in the feeble-minded and was making talks in Parent-Teachers ' Associations on how to train them. Being tired from so much excitement, we decided to visit our capitol and hear some of the speakers of the day. Whom should we see but George Sim- mons defending a bill that would allow a man to marry as many times as he pleased. I did not wish to hear more on this weighty question, and bade Mr. Richardson goodby. 22 I then found myself in San Francisco. My little fairy was watching over me. Wishing to get out of the crowd, I purchased a paper and sought a quiet spot. In glancing through the paper, I found that two girls had started out to walk to Nashville. I was very much surprised to see that they were no other than Nell Scott and Allene Walker. They expected to arrive in Nash- ville in time to tear one of the state ' s best lawyers, Mr. Keaton, defend Mr. Branson, whom Miss Clara Mai Johnson was suing for breach of promise. In the same paper, I saw where the champion heavyweight, Mr. Clyde White, had succeeded in knocking out the lightweight prize fighter in the first round. Much credit was due his manager, Mr. Frank Smith, who had excellent training in the bouts at the the Prescott Flats. Martha Crawford had come all the way from Memphis to say, You great big hero. Knowing that I was desirous of seeing the rest of my class, my fairy placed me in another continent. I saw a gentleman near me and wishing to be friendly, I spoke and was encouraged by a nod. I proceeded to tell one of the latest Normal School jokes. Seeing the utter non-comprehension in my friend ' s countenance, I realized at once that I was in England. Everywhere was noise and confusion. Very soon I discovered the cause. Two American women had joined Enland ' s aviation corps and were just getting ready to make a flight. 1 hurried on with the crowd and to my unlimited amazement, I beheld Ethel Kabakoff, just as excited as ever, hurrying meek little Julia Kaiser into the waiting machine. Ah ! How like those days at Normal. Turning my steps toward the heart of the city, I had the good fortune to run across Katherine Ingram. She told me that she intended to go to the Hawaiian Islands to increase her large repertoire of songs on the Ukalele. I remembered the enthusiasm with which the chapel goers greeted her first ap- pearance at Normal and I predicted a brilliant future for her. She had been out to the very pretty home of Martha Parks, who was doing magazine work in London. The long hours and midnight she consumed in poring over the Columns at Normal assured her success. While in this work, she had a chance to keep up with some of our world-renowned classmates. I asked about the silver-tongued orator of the South, Mr. Ernest Ball, and was delighted to hear that he was minister to France and had much toward gaining the peace that followed the world-wide war. But I was anxious to get back to the homeland. My fairy next placed me in New York. In this great metropolis I was destined to see many great things. The first person I ran across was Clifton Parrott. He had left off teaching years ago to become president of the National Bank in Memphis and was only in New York for a convention. He had a New York Times with him and we looked at the productions of the best cartoonist in the world. I was not surprised to find that she was none other than Grace Lowenhaupt, who had helped to make our College Annual such a success. While I was talking over old times with Mr. Parrott, we stopped in one of the big opera houses. We were to hear one of the greatest opera singers in the world. I was thrilled to the point of tears when our Little Sergeant stepped before the footlights. Was it my presence that made her change her song in her part to Turn back the universe and give me yesterday? No, it v. as tlif presence of a lonely looking soldier in a box seat, who, I think, knew diss Bicknell in Hie good old Normal days. But there was another surprise in store for us. Miss Leonora Nuvolini was the other lionized singer who had made her reputation in the courts of kings. After the opera, we stopped in one of the celebrated cafes. Dame For- tune certainly favored us, for near us with a dinner party I recognized our little Ailene Hornsby, just as vivacious as ever. At the time she had been .unused over some witty remark made by the governor ' s son, who was her escort, and was laughing just as she did at Normal. They told me she was one of the social butterflies of the season in New York. Our conversation turned to the latest inventions and I was told that the housewife ' s problems had been solved by Ann Eliza McQuiston, who had just perfected a no n-escapable fly-swatter. In the midst of our little tete-a-tete our attention was called to another dinner party. They were none other than Mary Draper, Nannie May Hollingsworth, and Janie Hinton, who were successful teachers in the University of Chicago and were on leave of absence to travel in Europe. But I did not linger longer in New York. I next found myself in Charles- ton, South Carolina, before a magnificent home. A girlish figure was in the door and with a little shriek of delight, I made a dash for Gussie Groover. For a time we did not speak and when we did, both spoke at once. Gussie had married a general in the army, whom she knew while a senior at Normal. Feeling myself suddenly enveloped in another pair of arms, I turned to meet the charming Rebecca Scott. Everybody talked at once. Rebecca was visiting Gussie, and from the way she blushed when the name of a certain prominent lawyer was mentioned, I do not think she will return to Africa, where she had spent two years as a missionary. We discussed other members of the class and I found out that Hugh Washburn was the football coach at Harvard and his team for two years had won the championship. Sara Powell, they told me, had married a farmer, a U. T. man. They say she is quite successful with her chickens and geese. I can picture her quite hacked when the chickens failed to come home to roost. While we were talking, who should knock but our old friend, Ralph Strong. He was at the head of a Book Agents ' Association and wanted to see the General about some books on the Mexican war. He told us that Arthur Worley, as the Democratic nominee, had a good chance to carry the biggest states in the Union. Lola Simmons and Mr. Bibb were making stump speeches for him in the West, and Mamie Taylor, as editor of the Good Housekeeping, had written several editorials on his platform. But my fairy took me away from Charleston and I found myself again in Memphis. The first place I entered was a jewelry store, where Tommy Davis was having a rapid sale of pins and rings. She told me that Lucille Follis, Emma M. Harmon, Winnie Hodge, and Marguerite Cargill were suc- cessful teachers at Normal. M. G. Allen, M. D. Barron, and A. D. Frank had just visited the Normal on the educational committee from the legislature. Margaret Blount was teaching in a woman ' s college in Delaware, where Miss 24 Anna Sherrod was president. Miss Sherrod had written several books on edu- cation and was quoted by all educators in the world. I was extremely surprised to hear that Kate Fagin and Mary Fagin were advertising a matrimonial agency that Ruth Stinson had established in 1920. Going in at the Peabody, I heard that a ball Avas being given for some celebrities of the season. I slipped in and at once recognized the editor of the Commercial Appeal socity ceolumns, Ruth Patton, talking to Charley Lane and Melissa Curtiss, who were taking the leading roles in Louise Dur- ham ' s latest play, Nobody Home. Miss Ruby Moffatt, the superintendent of public schools, was seated by the telephone. I soon understood that it was the world-wide evangelist, Mr. Sudbury, at the other end of the line. Katherine Herd, the wonderful violinist, was just becak from a trip abroad. During the evening who should happen in but Mr. Forsee, who was doing a monologue stunt at the Orpheum. Among the theatergoers who had just witnessed his stunt were Miss Rubye Johnson and Miss Birdie Johnson, who were interested in social settlement work. Some other notables were present. Frances King, the world ' s champion tennis and golf player, who did much toward beating Hi basketball five in 1917. I was much surprised to see another of our classmates who had en- tered the class late. It was Winnie Turner, who was spending much time and money on institutions for the blind. I heard about some other members of the class of 1917. Bernice Matthews was happily married to the mayor and had as her guest the prominent society woman, Lottie Lee Yancey. Near the door, quietly enjoying the scene was Ruth Johnson, who was in Memphis to get more funds for the Old Soldiers ' Home, endowed in the past by Gussie Groover and Nada Bicknell. Elated with the brilliant scene before me, I turned to see my fairy waiting for me with a lovely bunch of red, red roses. Burying my face in their soft petals I was wafted back on their subtle perfume. The coral clouds had turned to silver and a great yellow moon flooded my room with its mellow rays. I held in my arms a crushed bunch of roses and I realized my dream was ended. Dreams, most mystic of all things, Flit away on moonbeam wings. Virginia Ruth Simmons. ...:-:.. -:y : .. .. ,: ' .,,•.:, . nior (Elasa. M. Goodman Allen Mineral Wells, Miss. Forum Debating Society; President F.D.S., ' 14, ' 15; Member Track Team, ' 15; President Tennis Club, ' 16; Y. M. C. A. C. S. Austi X F. D. S. Reporter, ' 17; Class Orator Arbor Day; Mem- ber Annual Staff; Inter-Normal Debater, ' 17; Presi- dent Community Club, ' 17; Chaplain Forum Debating Society, ' 17. Ernest C. Ball Dyer, Tenn. S.A.M. Annual Reporter, ' 17; Quartet, ' 17; Inter-Nor- mal Debater, ' 15 and ' 17; Inter-Society Debater, ' 15; Football Team, ' 15; Track, ' 15; Captain Baseball Team, ' 17; Class Historian; Community Club, Presi- dent, ' 17; Dramatic Club. r T 26 M. D. Barron Dyer, Tenn. F. D. S. ; Gibson County Club. S. F. Bibb Ripley, Tenn. Forum Debating Society ; Y. M. C. A. Nada Bicknell Memphis, Tenn. S.A.M. ; Dramatic Club; Glee Club. 27 ' ft Margaret Blount . -Memphis, Tain. Lacy A. Branson Trenton, Term. F.D.S., Vice-President, ' 16; V. M. C. A., Vice-President, ' 17; Football Team, ' 16, 17. Marguerite Cargill, Collierville, Term. S.A.M. f OFFICE 28 Marth a Crawford Williston, Tenn. S.A.M. M ki.issa Curtiss Tack ' soii, Tenn. K.L.S., President, ' 17. Tom my Davis Memphis, Tenn. S.A.M. President, ' 1(5 ;Class Vice-President; Tennis Club. 20 Mary Draper Memphis, Term. S.A.M. President, ' 17; Class Columns Reporter. Louise Durham Memphis, Term. S.A.M. Secretary, ' 16; Annual Reporter, ' 17; Junior Class Vice-President, ' 16; Dramatic Club Secretary, ' 17; Gamma Gamma Kappa; Inter-Society Debater, ' 17. Mary Fagin Memphis, Term. 30 ■ ' ■ ' Lucille Craig Follis Grand Junction, Term. K.L.S.; Student in Piano. W. C. Foresee Nashville, Term. Seymour A. Mynders Club; Dramatic Club, ' 17. Kate Fagin Memphis, Tenn. S.A.M. 31 A. I). Frank Savannah, Torn. F.D.S. President, ' 16; Football, 1( ; Track, ' 16; Inter- Society Debater, ' 16; Inter-Normal Debater, ' 16, ' 17; Dramatic Club; Tennis Club. Gussie Groover Memphis, Tenn. S.A.M. Secretary, ' 16; Community Club Secretary, ' 18; Dramatic Club Vice-President, ' 17; Gamma Gamma Kappa. Kathryn Herd Memphis, Tenn. S.A.M. Censor, ' 16; Vice-President, ' 17; Reporter to Columns, ' 17; Quartet, ' 16, ' 17; Orchestra, T6, ' 17; String Quartet ; Girls ' Glee Club ; Normal Chorus ; Dramatic Club; Junior Basket-ball Team, ' 16; Gamma Gamma Kappa. :;:.- AlLEENE HOENSBY MUUlKjton, Tenn. K.L.S. ; Y. M. C. A. Jan ik HiKj ' ox Collierville, Tenn. S.A.M. ; Shelby County Club Vice-President, 17. Winnie Hodge Memphis, ' Venn. S.A.M. Nannie Mae Hollingsworth Memphis, Tenn. S.A.M. ' 33 Kathryn Ingram Bolivar, Term. K.L.S. Bertie Johnson Moscow, ' Venn. S.A.M. ; Y. W. C. A. Ruuye Johnson McKenzie, Tenn. K.L.S. ; Y. W. C. A. ulatin(7(S1 THIS IS So SUOOEN MR f 34 Ruth Johnson Memphis, Tenn. S. A. M. Julia Kaiser Memphis, Tenn. S.A.M. Ethel Kabakoff Memphis, Tenn. S.A.M. ; Debator for S.A.M., ' 16. _(«■•- ' - °- ] ( 35 Frances King Memphis, Tenn. K.L.S.; Member Basket-ball Team, ' 16, ' 17. Grace Lowenhaupt Covington, Tenn. K.L.S.; Columns Artist, ' 17; DeSoto Staff Artist, ' 17. Charlie Lane Trenton, Tenn. K.L.S. ; Vice-President K.L.S., 17; Secretary Gibson County Club, ' 17. ' XHt -v g ::r, dSW Beknice Matthews Memphis, Tenn. S.A.M. Ann Eliza McQuiston Atoka, Tenn. Rub y e E lea n ok Mo f fatt Brunswick, Tenn. K.L.S. ; Shelby County Club Treasurer, ' 17. 37 , mm llfc •-■:: Lila Newland Pocahontas, Tenn. K.L.S.; President Senior (lass, ' 7; K.L.S. Reporter, ' 17; Board of Control, Tennis Club, ' 16; Athletic Associa- tion, ' 16; Advisory Board of Community Club, ' 17; Assistant Advertising Manager of DeSoto Staff, ' 17; Dramatic Club, ' 17; Orator ' s Medal, ' 16; Secretary of Hardaman County Club. Leonora Nuvolini Memphis, Tenn. K.L.S. Secretary, ' 16; Columns Reporter, ' 17; Treas- urer .Junior Class; Editor-in-chief of Annual. Martha Parks Memphis, Tenn. Columns Editor-in-Chief, ' 17; S.A.M. Treasurer, ' 16. :.s i.; v . Clifton Paurott Memphis, Tenn. S.A.M. Secretary and Treasurer, ' 15; Community Club President, ' 16; Dramatic Club President, ' IT; Inter- Normal Debater, ' 17; Alternate, ' 15, ' 16; Columns Ad- vertising Manager, T7. Ruth Patton Trenton, Term. K.L.S.; President K.L.S., ' 17; President Y. W. C. A.; Student Council, ' 17; Secretary Senior Class, ' 17; Sec- retary Community Club, ' 17. Sarah Elizabeth Powell Dyersburg, Tenn. S.A.M. Reporter, ' 16, ' 17; Censor, ' 17; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet; Tennis Club Secretary and Treasurer; Class Secretary. You tAH USE YOU ' t - PS v y -Wt 39 Nelle Scott Cuba, Term. S.A.M. ; Y. W. C. A. Finance Committee, ' 17; Student Council, ' 17; Dramatic Club; Junior Basket-ball Team, ' 16. J. Walter Richardsox Trenton, Tenn. F.D.S. President, ' 11; Gibson County Club President, ' 16; Y. M. C. A. President, ' 17; Dramatic Club; Com- munity Club Vice-President, ' 17; Advertising Man- ager of Annual. Rebecca Scott Lexington, Tenn. K.L.S.; Dramatic Club; Gamma Gamma Kappa. 40 Lola Simmons Gates, ' Venn. K.L.S.; Debater K.L.S., ' 16; Y. W. C. A. George Simmons Gates, Tenn. F.D.S. Vice-President, ' 16; President, ' 17; Reporter to Annual, ' 17; Columns Business Manager, ' 17; Annual Finance Committee; Dramatic Club; Inter-Normal De- bate Alternate, ' 17 ; Lauderdale County Club Presi- dent, ' 17; Band and Orchestra, ' 15, ' 17. Anna Sherrod Covington, Term. K.L.S. ; Student Council Vice-President, 16; President Student Council, ' 17; K.L.S. Debater, ' 16, ' 17; Annual Staff Special Editor ; Vice-President Tipton County Club, ' 17. ii Ruth Simmons Memphis, Term. S.A.M. Reporter, ' 17; Ju nior Class Secretary, ' 16; Col- umns Staff, ' 17; Dramatic. Club President, ' 16; Class Prophet. Frank Smith Scott s Hill, Tenn. Forum Debating Society; Secretary F.D.S., ' 17. Ralph Strong Brighton, Tenn. F.D.S. Secretary and Treasurer, ' 16; Tipton County Club President, ' 17 ; Dramatic Club. il-JMf 42 .. i Mamie Taylor Somerville, ' Venn. S.A.M. H. J. Sudbury Friendship, Tenn. F.D.S. Chaplin, ' 16; Treasurer, ' 16; Inter-Normal De- bate Alternate, ' 17. Ruth Stinsox Lexington, Tenn. K.L.S.; Y. W. C. A. 43 :% ■, Winnie Turner Newbern, Term. K.L.S. ; Y. W. C. A. William Clyde White Decaturville, Term. Forum Debating Society ; Critic F. D. S. ' 17 ; Y. M. C. A.; Football, ' 15. Allene Walker Memphis, Term. K.L.S. President, ' 17; Junior Basket-ball Team, 16; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet, ' 16; Columns Managing Editor, ' 17; Dramatic Club; Annual Staff; Community Club Treas- urer, ' 16. 44 Hugh Washburn Trenton, Tenn. Forum Debating Society; Football Team, ' 15, ' !( , ' 17; Captain Football Team, ' 15, ' 16. Arthur R. Won ley Elbridge, Tenn. F.D.S. President, ' 15; Y. M. C. A. President, ' 15; Obion County Club President, ' 15, ' 16, 17; Junior Class President, ' 16; Columns Staff, ' 15; Inter-Normal De- bater, ' 15, ' 1(5; Inter-Society Debater, ' 14, ' 15; Annual Business Manager. Lotta Lee Yancey Germantown, Term. S.A.M. Wo ' cheM, I.-. HIn ffit morg of our 3Fne no ana (Elaaamat? 46 Junior 47 •Hi CO CO U o i — i 48 Junior (Elaas Franklin Wells Sheak.ee -President Emma Reed Hazelwood President Hubert Stkoup Secretary Colors: Maroon and Blue. Miriam Moorman Jones Secretary Wallace George Columns Reporter Carlisle M. Herron -Reporter to Annual Motto: All we ask is to be let alone. Armour, Annie Laurie Austin, Maida Abernathy, Elmore Berry, Robt. H. Bobbitt, Luther Bobbitt, J. A. Braly, Susie May Barron, Elizabeth Branson, Blanche Bowers, Birdie Bennett, Catherine Byars, Cynthia Byron, Minnie B. Bell, Annie Rea Ballard, Carrie Bartlett, Nan Briggs, Jennie Coleman, George Canaday, Linnie May Couch, Carrie Belle Cage, Earle Campbell, Lila May Clark, Esther Cossey, Etta Caldwell, 1). G. Canada, George Reed Copeland, Kate Campbell, Maude Caradine, Werdna Chunn, F. W. Cohn, Fletcher Davidson, Ruth Davis, Crowley A. Davis, Conan E. Davis, Mrs. C. H. Davis, Nina Driver, lone Durham, Ella Adams Dill, Mary Ellis Fesmire, Cecil Frey, Nell Fletcher, Maude Fletcher, Pattie Fisher, Rana Fortner, Ora Ford, Johnnie Ava Gill, Katherine Gee, Nora George, Wallace Herron, Carlisle Holland, Ruth E. Hill, Edith Hamm, Grady Hazehvood, Saidie Hazelwood, Elma Reed Hughes, Ruby Hilstrom, Helen Humphries, Eunice Jackson, Beula Jones, Frankie Jones, Miriam Moorman Jamerson, Jessie B. Johnson, Emma F. Kennedy, Frances Kirkland, Kate McClure, Elton Montgomery, Claude Moore, Ada Marshall, Lou Ellen McLaurin, Emily Mclllwain, Terrell McClellan, Rosalie Mynders, Ida McQuiston, John C. McCraw, Lockie Nichols, Marguerite Norris, Alma Nelson, Clarence B. Norment, Ellis Neely Lalla Maude Prothro Roberta Pickens, Carrie Pettigrew, Ural G. Pyron, Emma Ewing Quinn, Margaret Ray, Martha Ragland, Maxine B. Ruff in, Ruth Shearer, Franklin Wells Stanfield, Ruth Swain, Thelma Schaefer, Elizabeth Somerville, Nelle Stroup, Hubert Steele, Gerald Shelby, Miriam Stone, Jessie Swain, J. R. Shires, Grady Turner, Gordon Thweatt, Louise Tipton, Sara White, Bess Wiggins, J. M. Williamson, Mary White, Estelle White, Vivienne White, Will B. Wooten, Beatie Wood, Grace Yates, Cecil Young, Amelia Yates, Frances 49 tUlfat 3munr flUasiT Free from 4A responsibility and Senior dignity, we Juniors occupy a unique position among the classes of the Normal School. Forgetful of un- born Tomorrow and dead Yesterday, we linger to enjoy a brief respite on the stepping stone of our dead selves before we rise to higher things. We secured a certificate of merit last, spring; we hope to procure another sheep hide next year; but in the meantime we are well content, t o watch the little muttons graze in peace along yon river bank. We make our couch be- neath a fruited chestnut tree and, with a book of verses and the other requisites, warble as only that bard of Persia knew how : Ah, my beloved, fill the cup that clears Today of Past Regrets and Future Fears — Tomorrow ! Why tomorrow I may be Myself with Yesterday ' s Sev ' n Thousand Years ! From surcease of sorrow, we are intoxicated by the recess that is granted our weary minds. In the light of past endeavors we complain not at losing the way which takes us on we know not where. It is good to be a Senior With your dignity and pelf; Good to be a little 4A With no time to think of self ; But there ' s more than all this goodness In the joy — and you confess — That a Junior finds in spending All his time in idleness! We could say all this in prose, but it is meter that Euterpe should attend us in singing the praises of the Juniors in one glad song. Our creed is : Eat, drink, and be merry — for tomorrow we shall be Seniors. To pour forth our whole song in profuse strains of unpremeditated art would be to monopolize this Annual; to list our achievements would be unfair to the general inactivity of the other classes ; however, one display made by the Juniors deserves to be mentioned — the program given by us in Chapel. The feature of this entertainment was an interpretation of the Courtship of Miles Standish, by one of our talented Junior girls, the biggest jelly bean and our worthy president. Miss Shelby, in the role of Priscilla, made us all wish our names were John. Mr. Shires, as Alden, in the togs of a Fenimore Cooper hero, showed evidence of the dramatic touch. Dutchman Shearer, in the costume of a French infantryman, might have passed as Miles Standish in Hin- doostan. And now, in closing, let us say to the 4A ' s that we have improved won- derfully ; to the Seniors, that we have had no fights, and to school, that we have appreciated your support and applause. Et ni, ni, Nous petit coutc est fini. 50 Aratomtr 51 ifaur-A (Class Motto: Aut Caesar, Aut Nullus. Colors: Pink and Green. Flower: Sweet Pea. officp:rs. John Wellford President Bettie Cox Vice-President Ruby White Secretary and Treasurer Mary Porter Russell Reporter to Columns Pauline Townsend Reporter to Annual Agnew, Sarah Ammons, James Aycock, Paul Barron, Coy Bentley, Ruth Bond, Grace Brawner, Zona Brooks, Mary Burrow, Jamie Cheatham, Maggie Clark, Barbara Cody, Ethel Conyers, Leon Corbitt, Lela Corbitt, Leona Cothran, Pauline Couch, Annie Couch, Lilly Cox, Betty Crawford, Baxter Crawford, Blarnae Crenshaw, Polly CLASS ROLL. Donnell, Margaret Elder, Frances Follis, Elizabeth Ford, Linna Foster, Pauline Goddard, H. I. Hagy, Josie Hill, Edith Holmes, Sallic Howell, Maud Hughes, Myrtie Jeter, Emma Jordan, Hilda Jordan, Maggie Deen Kincaid, Etna Lawson, Maggie V. Lewis, R. W. Loft, Lou Ella McRee, Corinne Moore, Martha Morgan, L. M. Norris, Mertice Olson, Grace Perkins, Josie Kerr Phillips, E. O. Reaves, Ralph Rees, Lillian Robinson, Florence Russel, Mary Porter Sawyer, Virginia Shaw, Ruth Silk, Nell Sorsby, Leary Sparkman, J. L. Tiller, Minnie Townsend, Pauline Traylor, Ruth Watkins, Vivien Wellford, John L. White, Ruby Wilson, Rollin Wynne, Clara Yancy, Berta .:• Ifiii m . $ ft ft H V  ... W i J !•« • .1 CO U ; - 3faitr-A (Elasa T- E ARE not noble and stately Seniors — that you can W ' tell from our youthful appearance; neither are we y jm J Juniors, making every effort to excel their superior class; but we are zealous 4 A ' s with troubles enough of our own in the form of History and English to prevent class strife, and a standard, so true and noble, to maintain that we feel no necessity of imitation. As a class we have reached a meridian in our school career. Two more short years and some of us, too, shall sit in those most conspicuous seats, formerly the terror of the students and the formidable abyss between the visiting speaker and his attentive audience, but now the most enviable position in the auditorium. Others will pass into the maelstrom of modern society, where deeds and dollars set the pace. Although they may not have the wisdom and experience of real Seniors, we believe that they will be an honor to our school. We, the -iA Class, have taken part in every phase of stu- dent activity and have made a creditable record. In football. we were strongly represented, and in baseball we expect to do our share. On our victorious basket-ball team, the strongest members were 4A ' s. We can truly say that much of the music of the school is furnished by our class, for we have many rep- resentatives in each of the musical organizations. We have tried in every way possible to be loyal to the institution and to do all we can to increase the worth and glory of the Normal. We have made mistakes, and have performed no marvelous deeds to cause our names to be written upon the annals of the school; but we have tried! and through the years to come our motto will be: To try — to try to work always for the highest welfare of the school. : l There is no pleasure that this life can yield Compared with his, who, waiting, long deferred Through struggles of ungrateful years, at last From hostile Fortune wrings success. For he Who draws the prizes of this world too soon, Disdains them but as gewgaws cheaply won; But he who buys them at the price-of youth, And pays the usury in his blood and tears, Will find them sweeter than the toiler ' s sleep At cool of evening, after labor done, More luscious than the fruits a traveler plucks From vineyards reached through leagues of wilderness, And more refreshing than the bubbling spring To pilgrims worn from deserts parched and red. Hernando DeSoto - — Walteb Malone. ®hm -A (Ela a Motto: Launched but not anchored. Colors: Purple and Gold. Floweb : Violet. OFFICERS. Hunter Lane Presiden t Lula Lea -_ Vice-Presiden t Mak v Ca roline Hunt Sec ret at n John M. McDoweli ._ Treasurer G la i) ys Ron ertson Reporter ROLL. Bass, Royce Bynum, Woodford Barton, Mary E. Bass, Esther Burrow, Jeff Colton, Sadie Cathran, Louise Conyers, Mary Culpepper, Obera Deadrick, Mary Dodson, Vehna Deny berry, Al ienc Driver, Edith Erwin, Gertrude Fischer, Vera Falls, Ruth Foster, Tom Gurkin, Bertice Gallagher, Buquo Gilfillen, Winston Holley, Maude Harvey, Mamie Hunt, Mary Caroline Hodges, Fleming Holmes, Sallie Houston, Annie Hampton, Margaret Isaminger, Audrey Jackson, Beulah Johnson, Louise Lane, Hunter Lea, Lula Lawson, John Lawson, Maggie Melson, Dorothy Marshall, Alice Mays, Hazelle Moore, Kathleen McMahan, Thurman McDowell, John Matthews, Joe McClain, Mildred Norris, Grace Ozment, Kathleen Perkins, Lillian Pulliam, James Person, Margaret Priddy, Minnie Quinley, Mazie Robertson, Gladys Stanfill, Pklmond Thompson, Mary Belle Thompson, Mary Tucker, Thelma Thurman, Royster Wilson, Helen Wright, Thomas Kibler, Harriet Overton, W. C. 56 m m - U W w = ;- :.; Sum- A (Elaafi Motto: Excelsior. Colors: Silver and Gold. Flower : Yellow Chrysanthemum. CLASS OFFICERS. Coy Anderson Presided t Vadis Nor r is Vice-Presiden I May Sifers Secretary and, Treasurer CLASS BOLL. Anderson, Coy Barrett, Turner Booth, Vida Brady, Grace Chinnock, Gladys DeSaussure, Charlie Farnsworth, Bethel Farrell, Jessie Foster, Newton Haniner, James Harmon, Thelma Hicks, Robert Norris, Vadis Norris, Elizabeth Porter, Marie Puller, Rivers Ragland, Annie Redman, Lila Robertson, Eugene Roland, Lee Shelton, Myrtle Sifers, May ;,s in u o 59 (fnr-A (Elaaa Motto: Per angusta ad augusta. Colors: Pink and Silver. Flower : Pink Carnation. OFFICERS. Rebecca Harris President Catrina Parr ott Vice-President Vandon Helms : Secretary and Treasurer Miss Proctor Sponsor Eliza Wellford Reporter CLASS ROLL. Austin, Joe Barton, Elizabeth Corbett, Edna Column, Maymie Dillon, Annie Gough, Lrmar Hardy, Bessie Hagy, Loraine Hanley, Lucille Hill, Dorothy Holloway, Gordon Holloway, Mason Helms, Vandon Jackson, Ruth McCarter, Garner Power, Will Phillips, Mary Fay Phillips, Reed Parrott, Catrina Prescott, Gary Ragland, Mary Skinner, Kate Stafford, Robert Wellford, Eliza Winston, Maurine Winston, Mary A. Wilson, James 1,0 - U w fflfiffif :f HrifhU- ' - ' f-lH i;i % ' £ Wa£$ tRBmk 9HH| f CJRAC1MWEWIDF1 %SIMMO S % ii COLUMNS STAFF Martha Parks Editor-in-Chiej Clifton Parrott, S. A.M. --Advertising Mngr. Allene Walker Managing Editor Grady Hamm, F.D.S Local Editor George Simmons, F.D.S Business Manager K ' uth Simmons Exchange and Joke Editor Grace Lowenhaupt Artist WVsSsSM ' ..•.i -r- : : K ' -,S-. J :-: ' . ' .:U- IMP Jit? AJ5.FR.ANK ■ ' ■■■ : ' - ' ■ ■ . L. A ' XU-iJ ■ ' - - ILL. GE. SIMMONS EtCHER COHN ■ C.S.AUSTIM C.A.PAIWOT. 2 % s ■ 3oi%ArfJLf CARIJLE HtRRON vmmxjsvm INTER NORMAL DEBATERS 65 RUTH. PAT TON MhCEimmmwt: STUDENT COU ' N ' C 1 1 A CI tub?nt domtril Anna Sherrod, President Covington, Tenn. Elma Reed Hazlewood, Vice-President WhiteviUe, Tenn. Rubye White, Secretary Halls, Tenn. Zona Brawner, Treasurer Union City, Tenn. Neele Scott Lucy, Tenn. Grace Lowenhaupt Covington, Tenn. Ruth Patton Trenton, Tenn. Katherine Giel Covington, Tenn. Pauline Townsend Rich, Miss. mum ' s ?lf-(Sati?nmt?ut Aaacriattott After countless trials and tribulations and a few actual failures, self-gov- ernment has at last proved successful in Elizabeth Mynders Hall. In the year 1912-18 student government was introduced, but when it ceased to be a novelty, its powers began to wane and at the beginning of the next school year not a vestige of the old organization remained. This failure made it extremely diffi- cul to reorganize until the irresistible Miss Virginia Proctor became a member of the faculty. On one crisp winter morning in 1916 the girls were asked to remain for a few minutes after Chapel exercises, which request was not un- usual in those days, but much to our surprise there was no misdemeanor to be tried. Instead, Miss Proctor was to make a speech, the specific end, without doubt, being action. A miracle was performed — every girl except two cast her vote in favor of student government. That this movement was approved by the members of the faculty was manifested by their broad smiles of satisfac- tion, and especially by the one worn by Mr. Brister. A committee was ap- pointed immediately and, with the indispensable aid of Miss Proctor, a consti- tution and by-laws were framed and presented to the student body, by whom it was accepted. The Council was elected without delay, and the Woman ' s Self-Government Association of the West Tennessee State Normal School commenced operations with Miss Bess Henderson as president. What a change was wrought in the life in Elizabeth Mynders Hall! It was not radical, of course, but all felt the difference, more perhaps this year than the last, for at first a few were sceptical. Now the plan is no more a novelty, and practically all of the girls are convinced of the advantages of self-government, and are co-operating admirably. The new responsibility placed upon the girls is compensated by the knowledge that instead of being compelled to experience the embarrassment of appearing before the faculty for every misdemeanor, they can state their cases to their own representatives, the Student Council, and have justice given them by a body that can truly con- sider all things from the girls ' viewpoint. The spirit in which the young women of the Hall conform to the rules and regulations is very beautiful indeed, and no doubt many will find that the lesson of self-control learned at W. T. S. N. will prove beneficial in later life. Long may the Woman ' s Self-Government Association of the West Tennessee State Normal live, and stronger and better may it grow, is the hearty wish of every girl in Elizabeth Mynders Hall. 06 0rirtt?0 an (ttlubs Austim, Gertrude Austin, Maida Hnllard, Carrie Barton, Elizabeth Barton, Mary Eliza] Bennett, Cathrine Bicknell, Nada Cargill, Margurite Corbett, Edna Cox, Betty Crawford, Martha Davidson, Kuth Davis, Tommy Dillon, Annie Draper, Mary otl Durham, Ella Adams Durham, Louise Frey, Nell Groover, Gussie Hagy, Josie Marie Hagy, Lorraine Hanky, Luculle Helms, Vaudon Herd, Kathryn Hill, Dorothy Hill, Edith Hinton, Janie C. Hodge, Winnie Hollingsworth, Nannie Mae Hughes, Ruby •■•-.- 68 r Jackson, Ruth Johnson, Louise Johnson, Ruth Jones, Miriam M. Kabakoff, Ethel Kirkman, Kate Lea, Lula McLemore, Valda Matthews, Bernice E. Norris, Grace F. Norris, Mertice Norris, Vadis Parks, Martha Parrot, Catrina Perkins, Josie C. Powell, Sara Prothro, Roberta Scott, Nelle G. Shelby, Miriam She! ton, Myrtle Simmons, Ruth Stone, Jessie Taylor, Mamie Thompson, Mary Tiller, Minnie Welford, Eliza White, Estelle Williamson, Mary T Yancey, Berta Vance) ' , Lotie Lee Young, Amelia « -  a f ' I 69 Shall Auld Acquaintance be forgot And friends so staunch and true? No friend, whate ' er be her lot, Is forgotten by Sigma Alpha Mu. The affectionate comradeship existing among the members of the society, the strict adherence to the highest ideals of intelligent Christian womanhood, the loyalty of Faculty to students, have made this society of the highest standard, and each member leaving us has reflected honor on the Society and Normal. Each year we have shared in honors of the school and although we have not surpassed all the organizations in the school in numbers, we have cer- tainly led in scholarship and ability. During the past year the society has had the earnest service of a corps of efficient officers, who have done much to promote the welfare of its mem- bers. Our programs have been unusually instructive and entertaining, to each of which our many accomplished musicians have added charming numbers, vocal and instrumental. The first entertainment was a luncheon given by the town girls of the society to the members in Elizabeth Mynders ' Hall, a beautifully planned and executed affair. The same week in October, the society took charge of Chapel exercises, and a beautiful and most artistic program was rendered, in which Misses Hanley and Powell, at the piano ; Misses Katherine Herd, Roberta Prothro, and Mertice Norris, with violins ; and Miss Nada Bicknell, as vocalist, charmed a large audience. Miss Mary Draper added greatly to the pleasure of the hour with a reading from Van Dyke. In December the Sigma Alpha Mu, believing, as they do, that social cul- ture is as important as mental and physical culture, extended their hospitality to the Faculty and the three other literary societies in an afternoon tea. Mr. Israel Peres gave a very brilliant address on Shakespeare, and those who were so fortunate as to hear this gifted speaker were charmd with the profound intellectuality of his address. The parlor of the Elizabeth Mynders Hall was decorated in the society colors and potted plants. The exquisitely beautiful musical program ren- dered by Miss Gladys Coulter, Miss Maurice Moore, and Messrs. Westley Spencer, George Lewis, John Scruggs, and Mrs. Crofton, and dainty refresh- ments served during the social hour, combined to make this one of the most delightful affairs of the year. The Sigma Alpha Mu Society and the Seymour Allen Mynders Club gave a joint memorial celebration on March twelfth, the birthday of the first President of the Normal, in honor of whom the two societies were named. All the members of the Faculty and the students were invited, and very im- pressive ceremonies were held. Misss Louise Durham and Tommie Davis have been selected by the Faculty to represent our society in the inter-society commencement debate, and we are building our hopes on the the success of these excellent represen- tatives of the ability and scholarship of the Sigma Alpha Mu Society. TO K.L.S. ROLL. Agnew, Sara Barrett, Turner Bartlott, Nan Bass, Esther Bowers, Birdie Brawner, Zona Brooks, Mary Bryant, Thelma Byron, Minnie Cage, Earl Cahill, Annie May Chambers, Martha Conyers, Mary Corbitt, Lela Cothram, Louise Couch, Annie Couch, Lilly Curtiss, Melissa Derryberry, Ailene Elder, Frances Erwin, Gertrude Fisher, Rana Fitzgibbons, Elizabeth Follis, Elizabeth Follis, Mary Will Ford, Ava Fortner, Ora Faust, Lillie Gee. Nora Gill, Katherine Hagan, Chesley Hampton, Margaret Harper, Winnie Harris, Rebecca Hazlewood, Elma Reed Hazlewood, Saidie Henning, Pansy Holland, Ruth Home, Rubye Hornsby, Alenc Houston, Annie Frank Howell, Maude Hudson, Sue Reaves Ingram, Katherine Jeter, Emma Johnson, Rubye Johnson, Clara May Jones, Frankie Jones, Nannie V. Kennedy, Frances King, Frances Lane, Charlev Lowenhaupt, Grace Marshall, Louellen Marshall, Alice Mays, Hazelle Melson, Dorothy Michelle, Evelyn Moffatt, Ruby Moore, Kathleen Moore, Ada Neely, Lalla Maude Newland, Lila Norment, Ellis Nuvolini, Leonora Patton, Ruth Pearson, Mary Perkins, Lillian Pyron, Emma Robertson, Gladys Ragsdale, Flora Ruffin, Ruth Russell, Mary Porter Scott, Rebecca Sherrod, Anna Sifers, May Simmons, Lola Somerville, Nelle Stanfield, Ruth Steel, Gerald Stroup, Annie Lou Tipton, Sara Townsend, Pauline Turner, Winnie Walker, Ailene Walters, Nannie White, Ruby 71 anna smmm Hfirnt SUiFFIN ■■ i 5,:; : ,; ; -;; ' ; -¥ ■■■■:■■.■ ■ ' ■ ' ■■■ ■ .::■■•■ ' ■:■■ ' ■ ' ■:. . ' ■:■■■ K. L. S. OFFICKKSAXI) DFRATFRS 72 CO 73 HE KAPPA LAMBDA SIGMA LITERARY SOCIETY was organ- M • j ized in September, 191J3, and has since been reorganized for its ear- nest effort to promote the good of its members. It would be hard to find anywhere eighty-seven girls who are more interested or interesting that the present members of the society. Every meeting has a full attendance, for each member feels that she is an essential part of the organization and much of the success of the society is due to this community of feeling. Every program is made so interesting that no one wants to stay away. This year especial interest has been shown in debating and the Kappas can always hold their own in that as well as in other forms of society work. When the year ' s work is finished no Kappa regrets the time spent working for and with her society. Besides the earnest work done by the society, the social features are sources of great enjoyment, and all seems to unite more closely than any other school tie, the girls who have cast their lot with the society. In May, 1916, occurred the second Inter-Society Debate between the Sigma Alpha Mu and the Kappa Lambda Sigma societies. The Kappa Lambdas are proud of the cup presented by the Woman ' s Association of the Normal School. This cup is to go each year to the winning team. The question last year was: Resolved, That military training should be compul- sory in the public schools of the United States. The negative was upheld by the Kappa Lambda Sigma, represented by Misses Lola Simmons and Anna Sherrod. The debaters from this society this year are Misses Anna Sherrod and Ruth Ruffin. Kappa Lambda is hoping to retain possession of the cup. - WE ARE K. L. S ' S. 70 e y m o t r w wrsx JEyn rj ©■Iwb W: y f Motto: Nit, Nisi Bonum. Colors: Green and White. OFFICERS. Rollin Wilson _ _Presiden t Wallace George Secretary John Melleord Treasurer Carlisle M. Herron Sergeant-at-Arms ROLL. Abernathy, Elmo Farnsworth, Bethel Aycock, Paul Foster, Newton Ball, Ernest C. Foster, Tom Caldwell, David Forrester, William Colin, Fletcher George, Wallace Davis, C. E. Gough, Lamar Davis, C. A. Holloway, Mason DeSaussure, Charlie Holloway, Gordon Herron, Carlisle M. Lane, Hunter Loeb, Louis McDowell, John Mclllwain, Terrell McClure, Elton Pettigrew, Ural G. Parrott, Clifton Shearer, Wells Sorsby, Wells Steig, William Thurman, Royster Wilson, Rollin Wellford, John ;c, 77 9?i)mimr A. JHynbrrfi (Club Ad I ' mem. Seymour A. Mynders — a great name! The name of a great man, a name which we, the members of the Seymour A. Mynders ' Club, will ever honor and respect, and under which we shall greet posterity, ranked among our brothers of the day in keeping with the virtues of the great man that are ours through imitation. Proud are the sons gathered under the name, for Sey- mour A. Mynders was one of the greatest educators of his day, one of the best men of all time ; a man whose soul was never narrowed by selfishness, whose mind never fell below the level of nobility and magnanimity, whose work stands a monument to his name. Among those who loved him and wuold do his memory honor Ave are permitted to dwell ; in a school that is devoted to his profession we are gath- ered to further the ambitions of his life; under his name we are assembled in the interests of the children of Tennessee — enemies of illiteracy, devotees of knowledge and truth. If the most we do is but to help perpetuate in the hearts of the people of Tennessee the memory of him to whom they owe so much, we shall feel that our organization has not been without cause, that our brotherhood has not failed in serving its noble purpose. But we are here to do more. Our Club would help the young men who adopt the calling of Seymour A. Mynders find their work interesting and pleasant. We would fill their minutes between the study hour and the class with enjoyment and recreation; we would give them the warm hand of fellow- ship; we would meet them with lives that, like theirs, overlooking the neglect of an unsympathetic people, find reward in the whole someness of a worthy cause. We invite the future teachers of Tennessee to our meetings, to help them in cultivating their dormant talents, in augmenting their basic qualities in establishing themselves among men who fear not to stand and say what they think. We would help our brothers remember, at least, a half of the doctrine of the teacher of Nazareth — the brotherhood of man, and with them strive as our noble predecessor, Seymour A. Mynders, so ably did to banish from the category of sin man ' s inhumanity to man. Allen, M. G. Amnions, Jas. F. Anderson, Coy Austin, C. S. Austin, Joe Barron, Coy Barron, M. D. Bass, Royce Bibb, S. F. Bobbitt, Luther Bobbitt, J. A. Branson, L. A. Canada, Geo. R. Conyers, J. Leon Crawford, Baxter Doerr, Ewell Fesmiie, Cecil Foster, Coy Frank, A. D. Gallagher, Buquo Goddard, H. I. ROLL. Hanim, Grady Hardy, W. M. Hicks, Bob Hodges, Fleming Keaton, Thos. H. Lawson, John A. McMahan, Thurman McQuiston, Jno. C. Montgomery, Claude Morgan, Roy Nelson. Clarence B. Overton. W. C. Phillips, E. 0. Phillips, Reed Richardson, Walter Reaves Ralph Reaves, Sam Riffe, Royal Robinson, P ugene Roland, Lee Shires, Grady Simmons, Geo. E. Smith, Frank Stanfill, Edmund Stockton, Cannon Strong, Ralph Stroup, Hub Sudbury, H. J. Sparkman, J. L. Turner, Gordon Wallace, Lexie Walsh, Chas. Washburn, Hugh Whitaker, N. R. White, W. C. White, Willie Wiggins, J. M. Wright, Thos. P. Worley, A. R. Yates, Cecil 79 Q • H iifarum Sebatmg l onety Friends, Schoolmates, Forum Members : — ■ Lend us your ears ! We come not to boast of our prowess, but to relate some facts in regard to the Forum. We believe that no accurate criticism can be offered for a society until there is some basis set for such a criticism. What constitutes the function of a literary society? Our answer must reveal the conception which the Forum has caused us to form ; its correctness remains for you to decide. The power of expression, we believe, is the greatest strictly intellectual achievement resulting from literary society work. To speak fluently, enunciate clearly, debate logically and forcefully — these are goals for literary club members to seek. Yet, few attain perfection in any of these. Knowledge of parliamentary procedure, an asset of inestimable value, also falls within this realm of progress. The day has arrived when every man in public or private life should know the fundamentals of parliamentary law. Again, we repeat, the power of expression is a great one. One ' s agility as an artistic portrayer of human life, his ability as a musician, and his skill in painting represent different forms of expression. Indeed, few people possess all of these powers. However, the Forum Debating Society has always exerted its efforts in attempting to develop all forms of expression which its members might possess or wish to attempt to possess. In the outset of last year, our work was hindered somewhat by the failure of the president-elect to return to school. Vice-President Branson ably served the term out in his stead. Though only about twenty Forum boys returned last fall, our roll grew so rapidly that we soon ceased to feel so sorely the need of those who had to leave us. The term ' s work reached its zenith at the annual Thanksgiving banquet. This occasion never fails to delight all those who attend it. Those pleasures were too intoxicating, too blissful, too intense to last ; but the memory of them remains with us like the perfume of a fragrant bouquet after the vase has been broken. Passing from this event we hasten to mention our most recent accomplishments. All Forum boys returned after Christmas with one resolution firmly fixed in their minds. They had all resolved to make our society better than it ever had been before. Our term ' s work started off at a rapid pace under the leadership of our new President Simmons. The society was converted into a moot-senate. Party spirit inspired the members with interest, our attendance became better, the society grew, and every phase of our club work moved on 81 with new life. During this term an orchestra and a hand were organized. Next term these musicians promise to fill our halls with concords of sweet sounds. To those who argue that we do only debating work in the Forum, we proudly submit this year ' s accomplishments to disprove the unjust charge. President-elect Hamm and his assistants anticipate a delightful spring term for the Forum. Already they are planning for an entertainment. Our musicians, orators, actors, magicians, and debaters will surely entertain the guests in the most delightful manner. Last spring the Forum boys who participated in the Inter-Normal debate convincingly demonstrated the efficiency of the training received in the Forum. Mr. Roland and Air. Frank won the decision over the Middle Tennessee Normal team in the debate at West Tennessee Normal. Our other man who made the Inter-Normal team acquitted himself well, though he debated on the losing side at Johnson City. This year we have five of the nine debaters selected to represented West Tennessee Normal. In conclusion, we offer our record as proof that t he Forum Debating Society has accomplished many worthy efforts this year. Our greatest achieve- ment has consisted in strengthening the bonds of friendship which were formed among the boys here at school. The highest pinnacle of success which any society can reach must have its foundation on the sympathetic, brotherly rela- tion existing between its members. We know that our society is not lacking in this respect. We hope that in the future those who ally themselves with the Forum will find it as great a pleasure as have the members of 1916-17. May they seek to make the Normal School Forum attain the eminence of the Roman Forum of long years ago. 82 Gtyr ilmpa Motto: Make your miserable little sklf happy. Colors : Green-Greener. Flower: Bachelor ' s Button. Emblem: Emerald Heart. Aim in Life: Love, Frienship, Courtship, Marriage. Panacea for all ills : A Feast. Password: Que le diantre. Salutation: Chinny Kiss. MEMBERS. Mother Mynders Old Nick Catherine Bennett Catu Gussie Groover Duss Rebecca Scott Becky Nannie Walters Little ' Un Nada Bickiiell Little Sargeant Sara Powell Betty el 1 Spmerville Squedu n k Marguerite Nichols Peg Nell Frey Little Chick Ruth Simmons Hon. Susie Scruggs Miss Boston Ida Mynders Sisida Twelve Imps are we Jolly as can be, But we ' re not too gay To always make A. I ' ll paint a picture Of each Imp so dear, I ' m sure you ' ll love ' em, So just listen here. Catu is our vampire, And Becky ' s our flirt, And tho ' they attract you Theyv won ' t do you dirt. Peg is our beauty, Little Chick is our Wit; Those two Imps together Just naturally are It. Little Sergeant ' s our Melba, Betty ' s musical, too; There ' s nothing in music These two Imps can ' t do. Duss is our Soldier girl, Little ' Un our comrade true, They ' re both for America And Rvd, White, and Blue. 2 Hon ' is our diplomat, Miss Boston ' s our student; And tho ' they ' re so different, They both are quite prudent. Squedunk is our Vogue Girl, Sisida just dances ; They both slay the boys With swift sidelong glances. Old Nick ' s our standby, So steady and true, We ' re thirteen together ; Que le diantre to you ! Our hearts may be green, Our manner informal ; But we ' re always true blue And loyal to Normal. 8:) -I g trelby (ttnunty fflhtb. OFFICERS. Wells Shearer President Janie Hinton __. . Vice-President John Wellford Secretary Ruby Moffatt Treasurer Wallace George Reporter to Annual Colors: Pale White and Dark Black. Flowers : American Beauties and Orchids. Motto: B 2 (Be Square). As the years roll on, it is seen that the number of pupils from Shelby County steadily increases. More and more are the people of that most illus- trous county realizing the true worth and value of this institution. That they are awake to the golden opportunities offered, is shown by the magnificent number of 240 pupils out of 400 in the school, who hail from Shelby County. Using Shakespeare ' s word, And it must follow as the night the day, it is quite natural that the most prominent persons of the school are for the most part resident of this county. Not only in class work but in the societies, in literary work, and in athletics as well, do they appear as shining lights. During the present school year this club has been foremost in all school activities. They have held their regular meetings from time to time, having ever proved themselves loyal and true to the officers, to the club, and to the school. If the contemplated movement for a boys ' dormitory for our school should prove successful, then to this club belongs the major portion of the success. The Club has been first to respond to the call for letters to the State Legislature on this question. To the letters issued may be attributed to a great degree the willingness of the Shelby legislators in agreeing to support the movement. 85 m u ' r- V. z u J w — - u ■ ■- ■-J o u o .- - ' — ' - 87 Siptnn (Enmttg Qllub. Cage, Earlc Cothran, Pauline Cothran, Louise Bentley, Ruth Fisher, Vera Risher, Rana Gee, Nora Gill, Kathcrine Harmon, Thelma Hughes, Myrtie Lowenhaupt, Grace Marshall, Lou Ellen McQuiston, Ann Eliza McQuiston, John Moore, Ada Phillips, E. O. Quinley, Maizie Somerville, Nelle Sherrod, Anna Strong, Ralph Tipton, Sara Ray, Martha .■ £3 if S!) St|e (EnmmmtttQ Club. OFFICERS. FALL TERM Clifton Parrot President Miss Gussie Groover Secretary Grady Hamm Vice-President Miss Ailene Walker Treasurer WINTER TERM. Ernest Ball President Walter Richardson --Vice-President Miss Pauline Townsend Secretary and Treasurer spring term. C. S. Austin President John Wellford Vice-President Miss Ruth Patton Secretary and Treasurer The American school is a social institution. Many interests must be con- sidered in its organization. It is necessarily cosmopolitan. The school must offer an avenue through which the individual can reach the highest develop- ment. It is the antitype of vocational life, and the foundation of democratic society. It is the stream whose waters must either pollute or purify the com- plex civilization of our country- Our policy must be so elastic that the school will be able to combine all its varied interests into one unity and breathe into it a common inspiration. Every factor must be subordinated to one great general plan. It is true that every class, every society, has its specific sphere of action. Ambition, partizan ideas, rivalry, jealousy, all will attach them- selves to each party. There must be a higher organization than them all to which they are subordinated — a place to meet — mutually owned ground — common interest. Figuratively, we should say, all these systems in the intel- lectual firmament must be held in equilibrium around one common center. This common center in the school organization is the Community Club. It is the only organization that touches every department of the West Ten- nessee State Normal School. It is the one place where the lion and the lamb lie down together. Here the most timid and faltering faculty member can act with the same dignity as a Four A man; or the junior who was here last year. The president of the school can here stand on the same level with a Senior and deport himself as if he had the importance of a class president. Seriously, it is the one organization through which a broad and fraternal school spirit can be fostered. The Normal School students come from the various counties of West Tennessee. They represent a great extended community. An organization composed of this student body is capable of serving in a double capacity. First, it has its direct advantages ; and, second, it serves as a model for the hundreds of students who go out each year to become community builders. The latter function is doubtless the greater. The successful organization of a real community with its varied activities is a work that will tear down partizanship and selfishness, bring together an energetic people, unite them with a common zeal, and start them along the highway of good will, friendship and progress. 90 1 .4 J If. %, T M v- y l ii ■ ■ r T V - ; V S 1 Rt J V ' A,. - u H ■ Z u 91 92 Slj? (£albro?U Patjrra. DRAMATIC CLUB. The world ' s a theatre, the earth a stage. Which God and Nature do with actors fill, And the Caldwell Players realizing that, Honour and Fame from no condition rise, Act well their part — there all the honour lies. They can Minister to a mind diseas ' d, Pluck from memory a rooted sorrow, Raze out the written troubles of the brain, And with some sweet oblivious antidote Cleanse the stuff ' d bosom of that perilous stuff Which weighs upon the heart. The cast of the Taming of the Shrew organized a Dramatic Club during the rehearsal of the play in May, 1916. The first fall meeting was a most enthusiastic one, and by unanimous consent the Club was christened the Caldwell Players in honor of and apprecia- tion for, their competent and talented sponsor and director, Mrs. Lyda R. Caldwell, to whose patience, ability, and acknowledged leadership, success in any undertaking is always assured. In addition to Taming of the Shrew, three other plays have been pre- sented to large and appreciative audiences. They are : Elegant Apartments to Let, The Colonel ' s Maid, and The Unexpected. Those who were so fortunate as to witness The Taming of the Shrew heartily agreed with our p resident, Mr. Brister, that the performance was equal to the Coburn Players. Of all the student activities in the school, no club, by loyalty to and hearty support of every interest of the institution and intelligent conception of real entertainment, has contributed so much to the success and pleasure of the West Tennessee State Normal as the Caldwell Players. Sramattr QJluh. OFFICERS. Clifton Parrott Vice-President Crowley A. Davis Secretary and Treasurer Gussie Groover President Mas. Lyda Robertson Caldwell -Director MEMBERS. Simmons, Ruth Walker, Allene Parrott, Clifton Pettigrew, Ural G. Powell, Sarah Gill, Katherine Davis, Crowley A. Worley, A. R. Groover, Gussie Bennett, Catherine Davis, Conan E. Shires, Grady Durham, Louise Mynders, Ida Ball, E. C. Shearer, Wells Hazlewood, Elma Herd, Katheryn Richardson, Walter Wellford, John Newland, Lila Scott, Nelle George, Wallace Frank, A. D. Davidson, Ruth Shelby, Miriam Allen, Goodman M. Strong, Ralph Bicknell, Nada Scott, Rebecca Simmons, George Hamm, Grady 93 I is 3? : ' ' N fcs ' : ' .)] Nnrmal rl|nni Sattb. This is the second year the Normal School has had a band. Over thirty students enrolled for the work this year. A good grade of music was studied, including standard marches, overtures, and operatic selections. The band fur- nished music for numerous occasions, such as athletic meets, all out-of-door programs and participated in the big annual concert. The faculty lately voted to obtain uniforms for the band. This means a decided improvement, and the work next year bids fair to far surpass the splendid achievements of the past two years. Following is the personnel and instrumentation of the band: Flute — Gladys Robertson. Oboe— W. T. Austin. Clarinets — Prof. Webb, George Simmons, Mertice Norris. Saxophones — J. Lee Austin, Yadis Norris, Gertrude Austin. Cornets — Willie White, Lamar Gough, Joe Austin, Gordon Turner. Horns — John McDowell, Coy Anderson. Trombone — Prof. Wilson, Tom Foster. Baritone — Roll in Wilson. Bass — Eugene Robertson. Drc.ms — Buquo Gallaher, Hunter Lane, Royster Thurman. Director — L. C. Austin. 95 Q Normal riinol (©rrl stra. The class in orchestral music has numbered above forty this year. The students showed great interest in this work and made very satisfactory progress. The better class of music was studied — scarcely no attention being paid to the rag variety. The orchestra furnished music for all important student func- tions, dramatic performances, special assembly-hour exercises, besides taking an important part in the Annual Concert, and also giving concerts in the city of Memphis. In addition to the regular orchestral work a string quartet was organized and met with much favor. By adding two o r three more instruments and increasing the membership some, an orchestra of symphonic proportions is hoped for next year. Following is the membership: Director — L. C. Austin. First Violins — Mertice Norris (concertmeister), Katherine Herd, Elizabeth Follis, Coy Anderson, Mrs. L. C. Austin. Second Violins — Helen Wilson, Obera Culpepper, Mary Pearson, Valdor McLemore. Viola — Eugene Robertson. Cellos — Mrs. Fraser Hood, Rollin Wilson. Bass— Prof. Wilson. Flute and Piccolo — Gladys Robertson, J. Lee Austin. Oboe— W T. Austin. Clarinets — Prof. Webb, George Simmons. Cornets — Willie White, Lamar Gough, Joe Austin. Horns — John McDowell, Gordon Turner. T r o m b o n e — T o m F o s t e r . Saxophone — Vadis Norris, Gertrude Austin, Mr. J. Lee Austin. Drums and Traps. — Buquo Gallaher. 97 mv rtf- l$ttU msec iV H C J W .■ : K -Li ,F ' u f. 1 . 1 C I trotftn 08 Normal (Etjonta. The Normal Chorus is composed of the boys 7 and girls glee clubs of the school. These organizations have studied a number of part songs, trios, quar- tets, and choruses during the year, and have furnished music for a number of occasions. The greatest effort of the Chorus this year, however, will be the production of the operetta Sylvia This will be given in May and will doubtless prove to be one of the biggest and best entertainments of the entire school year. Following is the personnel of the Chorus: Sopranos — Nada Bicknell, Mary Conyers, Kate Copeland, Ailene Derryberry. Gertrude Erwin, Elizabeth Follis, Mary Will Follis, Lucile Hanley, Valdor McLemore, Lila Newland, Vadis Norris, Leonora Xuvolini, Gladys Robertson. Altos— Gertrude Austin, Maida Austin, Thelma Bryant, Jamie Burrows, Lillie Couch, Katherine Gill, Margaret Hampton, Katherine Herd, Mert.ice Norris, Ruby White. Tenors — Coy Anderson, W. T. Austin, Buquo Gallaher, Flemming Hodges, Walter Richardson, J. L. Sparkman, H. J. Sudbury, Gordon Turner. Bass — C. S. Austin, W. C. Forsee, John McDowell, John McQuiston, Reed Phillips, Augene Robertson, H. A. Webb. fed ■I. z too Christian ©rgatitjatuma 101 I . m. l a. CABINET. Miss Lela Prachett Chairman Advisory Committee Pauline Townsend Vice-President Elma Reed Hazlewood Secretary Jeanette Haskin . Treasurer COMMITTEES. Miss Leea Prichett Chairman Advisory Committer Lila Newland Chairman of Missionary Committee Ruth Ruffin Chairman Religious Meeting Committee Ellis Normant Chairman of Social Committee Pauline Townsend Chairman of Membership Committee Nell Scott Chairman of Finance Committee Rubye White Chairman of Association News Committee Katherine Gill Chairman of Music Committee ASSOCIATION ROLL. Agnew, Sarah Fletcher, Maude Moore, Irene Armour, Annie Laurie Ford, Ava Neely, Lulla Maude Ballard, Carrie Hampton, Margaret Newland, Lila Bartlett, Nan Harmon, Emma Mai Ozment, Katherine Bowers, Birdie Harris, Rebecca Perkins, Lillian Brawner, Zona Haskin, Jeanette Powell, Sarah Brooks, Mary Hazlewood, Sadie Redman, Lila Bryan, Thelma Houston, Annie Robertson, Florence Byron, Mennie Hughes, Myrtie Sherrod, Anna Caldwell, Mrs. Lyda R. Jeter, Emma Simmons, Ruth Chamber, Martha Kennedy, Francis Steele, Gerald Cheatham, Maggie Kiblcr, Harriet Stinson, Ruth Coleman, Maymie Lane, Charley Taylor, Mamie Corbit, Leona Lowenhaupt, Grace Thompson, Mary Crawford, Blarnae Marshall, Lou Ellen Walker, Allene Curtis, Melissa Mays, Hazelle Walters, Nannie Deane, Viola McQuiston, Ann Eliza Williamson, Mary Derryberry, Allene McRee, Corinne Wilson, Helen Elder, Francis Melson, Dorothy Wynne, Clara Erwin, Gertrude Moore, Ada Yancey, Beta Faulkner, Ora ] OS (J % m. en. a. The Young Women ' s Christian Association was first organized in the West Tennessee State Normal in 1913, the second year of the school ' s exist- ence. Since that time its growth has been steady, and its place in student affairs has become constantly more important. The purpose of the Y. W. C. A. is to bring the girls into closer rela- tionship with each other, and to make Christianity a real force in the lives of the girls of the school. The association furnishes a thoroughly democratic social center for each girl of the student body, and it is our earnest desire to cordially welcome, and make life worth living for every member of our big family in Elizabeth Mynders Hall. The association during this year has forged bravely ahead under the excellent leadership of our capable and enthusiastic president, Miss Ruth Patton. The cabinet and committee members are active, wide-awake girls who realize that by serving others they serve Christ. This small group, how- ever, could not accomplish the work that has been planned so wisely, had it not been for the heart v and earnest co-operation of the individual members. Much has been done during this past year. More than ever before can we realize what a restful, reassuring feeling one has when he enters into this spirit of service. The environment furnished by such activity is of inestimable value. We feel that our time has been well spent, but we anticipate even a fuller, brighter field of work for the Y. W. C. A. of 1917-18. IHI |. m. . a. OFFICERS. H ubekt God da k d Secretary Monte lle Hardy Treasurer Grady Shires Reporter to Columns John C. McQuiston Reporter to Annual Walter Richardson President Allen, M. G. Culpepper, C. W. Amnions, James F. Davis, C. A. Ball, Ernest Davis, C. E. Bibb, S. F. Fesmire, C. A. Bass, Royce Hatley, Allen Branson, Lacy Haram, Grady Caldwell, David Hicks, R. M. Canada, G. R. Hodges, Fleming Lawson, John A. McClure, Elton McMahan, Thurman Miller, A. A. Morgan, Roy Pettigrew, U. G. Phillips, F. 0. Phillips, Reed Reaves, Ralph Robertson, S. E. Roland, Lee Simmons, George E. Smith, Frank Smith, J. S. Sparkman, J. D. Stanfill, Edmond Stockton, Cannon Strong, Ralph I. Stroup, Hubert Webb, H. A. Worley, A. R. Wright, Tom 1G5 I u ' ■7 : : Sltje f aung Mm (HhrtBttatt Asfinrtattmt Our Young Men ' s Christian Association was organized in 1912 by State Secretary S. B. Parker. Since that time the organization has been rapidly growing; its work has been excellent, and it has held an important place in the moral and religious life of the school. It is always composed of the very best young men in the Normal School. This year, under the able leadership of Mr. J. W. Richardson, the Association has seen its banner year. The programs have been interesting, and the attendance has been good. Our membership, which includes prac- tically all of the boarding students, is larger this year than ever before. Quite a number of the new members have shown a marked interest in the work. Once a month we, together with the Y. W. C. A., contribute a program to the vesper services held in Elizabeth Mynders Hall. This year, by a special arrangement, we have been permitted to enjoy all the privileges of the city Y. M. ( ' . A. at a minimum expense. This has been a great pleasure and we are indeed grateful to the management of the city Y for their kind- ness. We hope that we may become more closely associated with this organ ization in the future than we have been in the past. One of the most inter- esting features of our work this year was a series of meetings held here in February by State Secretary Parker, together with Messrs. A. M. Trawick and Henry Israel of the International Committee. These gentlemen made impressive addi-esses on subjects of vital importance to the lives of the students of the Normal School. We are justly proud of the progress this organization has made thus far, and we hope that its high standard of work may improve with the growth and development of the school, and that its influence may be felt not only here in the Normal School but also in the remoter sections of Tennessee. 107 V ' v, , , ,,. ' i I OS Athlrttts 109 COACH TOM SHEA CAPTAIN HARDY vMffiaafflBzii. .. . _ Stf no iFnotbail, 191B Football at Normal this year was a disappointment to those who had hopes of winning the city championship. Coach Shea on his first appearance at the head of the football team was met by an assorted group of talent. Only four of last year ' s varsity — Hardy, Washburn, Wilson, and Branson — were back, with several of the second string men. There was a fairly good supply of new material, but for the most part few of the boys knew anything about the game. However, they were willing to work, and no pains were spared to put out a winning team. Things were brightened up considerably by the return of Berry and Walsh, both members of last year ' s team. With this addition Coach Shea was able to mould into shape a machine that promised great things. The season opened very auspiciously. The opening game against Som- erville High School could hardly be called a test of the abilities of the Normal squad. The Blue and Gray boys had little trouble in scoring and came out with a 121 — decision. The team encountered its first real opposition in the game with Jackson High School. After one hour of hard fighting the Normal boys came out with the long end of a 2-1 — score. The next opponent was the Brownsville High School boys. The team went up to Brownsville and encountered one of the biggest surprises of the year. The Haywood boys furnished un looked for opposition, and after a very ragged game the score was a tie, 7 — 7. The defeat that hurt most of all came next at the hands of the of the Central High School. Coach Shea expected to at least hold High down to a low score, but the team went all to pieces in the face of the championship team of this section. In spite of the overwhelming defeat, the students stood loyally by the team and their spirit drew many comments from the spectators. The team was not disheartened by this defeat, however, and went to Jackson to rout the Union squad. In spite of the fact that three regulars, including Captain Hardy, were out of the game, they put up the hardest fight of the season and held the collegians down to a score of 7- — 6. A number of loyal students accompanied the team, and, reinforced by several of the Normal alumni in Jackson, did much to put the fighting spirit in the team. The season ended with a hard game on Thanksgiving against the Jones- boro Aggies. The Blue and Gray machine put up a hard fight, but was over- come by the score of 26 — 0. Although the team was not as successful as it might have been, the sup- port of the students could not have been better. They stood by the team morally and financially and displayed their school loyalty as well in defeat as in victory. Letters were awarded to fourteen men, Capt. Hardy, Wilson, Washburn, Tucker, McClure, Thurman, Morgan, Phillips, Berry, McMahan, Branson, in t V 7. -J C C 112 Stroup, Lane, Caldwell, and Sorsby. Honorable mention should be given to the scrubs, although they did not share the glory of the games, the success of the team was due largely to their loyal efforts throughout the season. Bob Berry, at right end, was the shining light of the team. His thorough knowledge of the game, his ability to diagnose the opponents ' plays, his ability to stop them before they were started, placed him, without any shadow of doubt, as the best end in Memphis. His work in every game was praised. The members of the team recognized his value to them, and elected him captain for next season. Wilson, at quarter, showed his ability to run the team. His quick judg- ment and his ability to mix up the plays kept the opponents on the jump, and they never knew what to expect next. His ability as a punter was also a great asset to the team. His sure tackling cut off many touchdowns. Al- though he worked at quarter he was picked as an all Memphis end as a run- ning mate to Berry. Captain Hardy, at center, played a steady game. His work, especially on the defense, was one of the features of the season. His ability to back up the line was one of the strong parts of the Normal defensive work. Hard luck seemed to follow him throughout the season. He was injured several times, but was always back as soon as possible, working to make the team a success. Among the new men, Morgan deserves special mention. Although he had never seen a football game, he was quick to catch on and played a steady game at tackle. With a little more experience he will make a star in the line. Walsh was forced to stop in the early part of the season on accounts of an injury, and his loss was keenly felt. Tucker, at guard and center, put up a gritty game and was a very strong factor in the line. McClure, a new man, put up a good game in spite of injuries. Washburn also played a steady game at fullback. Branson, at half, was one of the best ground gainers. Thurman and Sorsby did good work in the line. All except two or three members will be hack next year, and with a little more experience, there is no reason why Normal should not turn out a winning machine. The scores for the season were: Normal 121 — — Somcrville Normal 24 Jackson Normal 7 Brownsville 7 Normal Central High 49 Normal 6 Union University 7 Normal — -Jenesboro Aggies 26 Total 154 Total 89 LIS WSmm v J 4 o o o ft 3 (J o o 5 tf x ti o u 1) X c ■+- CD 50 I— C. i — I — i r- - pq W x pq I 1 +J ri ,3 ° 3 o w s g o o 42 be OJ o Ph — cu Ph „ O r ? O K e x s3 X c 114 SaBrball, 1U1G The baseball season, although it opened with two defeats, promised to b ' . J the most successful in the history of Normal. The prospects could not have been better for a championship team. Aycock, who had been elected captain; Davis, Belote, George, Turpin, Keaton, and Rogers, of last year ' s varsity were back, ably reinforced by Sigler, Phelan, and Smith, who were new men. The season opened with two games on the Mississippi ' s campus. The boys, although handicapped by lack of practice, put up a game tight. How- ever, the training of the collegians won out and the team returned after two defeats. The score was 12 — 1 in the first and 9 — 3 in the second. After a return to home grounds the team staged a come back. Brighton, Brownsville, and Union were sent back home much the worse for their trip. The two latter teams were defeated twice. The team was now running in fine shape. High School came next and was defeated on our campus by the score of 3 — 0. Then Jonesboro came over for a couple of games and we broke even on the series. The farmers took the first game, 4 — 2, but the Normal team got together and were turned victors by a 2 — 1 score the next day. After another week the second game with Central High was played. It was the hardest fought struggle of the year and, although the Normal boys put up a stiff fight, they were turned back by a 5 — 2 score. Next a team composed of local semi-pro stars, under the name of the Independents, was easily defeated. The team had met with such success so far that the boys became over-confident. This over-confidence was the direct cause of the loss of the second game to Central High and also the champion- ship. This was a bitter blow to the hopes of the student body, which had turned out in a body to see the final game. A summary of the games shows how successful the team was, and the loss of the championship was felt very deeply by every one. The student body stood by the team throughout the season and the spirit which was manifested was a strong factor in the success of the team. The following is a summary of the scores : Normal 1— -University of Mississippi 12 Normal 3— -University of Mississippi.. 9 Normal 12 Union University 3 Normal 11— -Union University 4 Normal 5 Brownsville High 3 Normal 16 — - Brownsville High 1 Normal 3 Central High Normal 2 Jonesboro Aeries _ 4 Normal 2 Jonesboro Aggies 1 Normal 4- Independents Normal 1 Central High 11 — u OS I . u -r 3 Q a! 00 1-1 ! X Q rt J 11G Srark Gfcam 101G. Normal had the most successful track team in the history of the school. Several old men were back and two or three new men earned a place on the team. Although our hoys had had very little practice or training, Central High School refused to meet us. The meet of the year was held with the Joneshoro Aggies at the Fair Grounds. The boys were determined to wipe out the defeat which the farmers inflicted upon them last year. With this object i)j view, it was a very easy matter to beat the Joneshoro team. Turpin started out by winning the hundred and, later, the two-twenty. Joneshoro took second and third and later evened up things by taking the high jump. Normal, however, went into the lead again by winning three places in the shot put, much to the surprise and delight of the students. Tur- pin won the pole vault and high jump and Dudley came first in the mile. Beatus, in spite of a stiff wind against him, ran the quarter in 57 seconds. Gilfillan came in third. Joneshoro won the discus and high jump, but were unable to overcome the commanding lead of the Normal boys. The farmers were so far behind that it was not necessary to run the relay. Turpin was the individual star of the team. His versatility as an athlete easily returned him winner in the hundred, the two-twenty, pole vaule, and broad jump. He holds the record for these events in this section. Hardy also was a winner in the weight events. He w r as a dependable man in both shot and discus. Frank added three feet to the shot record by putting it 39 feet and 2 inches. Letters were awarded to Dudley, Hardy, Hay, Beatus, Turpin, DePriest. The following is a summary of the Normal-Aggie meet : 100-yard Dash — Turpin (Normal), first; Jeffries (Jonesboro), second; DeAgremont (Normal), third. Time — 10 2-5 seconds. 880-yard Run — Van Dyke (Jonesboro), first; Campbell( Jonesboro), second; White (Normal), third. Time — 2:19 4-5. Pole Vault — Turpin (Normal), first; Fletcher (Jonesboro), second; Gil- fillan (Normal), third. Height, 9 feet, 7% inches. 220-yard Dash — Turpin (Normal), first; Jeffries (Jonesboro), second; Van Dyke (Jonesboro), third. Time — 24 seconds. Mile Run — Dudley (Normal), first; Schuler (Jonesboro), second; Camp- bell (Jonesboro), third. Time 5 minutes, 10 3-5 seconds. High Jump — Flammons (Jonesboro), first; Hay (Normal), second; Al- so})), Jonesboro) and Gilfillan (Normal), tied for third. Height — 5 feet, 4 inches. 440-yard Dash — Beatus (Normal), first; Van Dyke (Jonesboro), second: Hammons (Jonesboro), third. Time — 57 seconds. Broad Jump — Turpin (Normal), first; Jeffries (Jonesboro), second; Beatus (Normal), third. Distance — 20 feet, 4% inches. Discus — Hammons (Jonesboro), first; Hardy (Normal), second; Hay (Normal), third. Distance — 109 feet, 11 inches. Shot Put — Frank (Normal), first; Hardy (Normal), second; DePriest (Normal), third. Distance — 39 feet, 2 inches. Si ' . K ' w - - 1 IS u - U rt u :i v W : - £ - 03 119 (girls ' laakpt-lall ®eam, 131B-19ir. The Normal School Basket Ball Team of 191(5-17 ' has laid a foundation for teams which arc to come. This is the first season the team has played match games with other schools. There were many difficulties to face throughout the season. Since there was no indoor court no regular practice could be assured. Under the skillful management of Miss King several prac- tices were arranged at the gymnasiums of other schools and the Y. M. C. A. Much credit must be given to the coach, Mrs. Caldwell, for the interest that she took in the team. She was glad at any time to coach a practice. Much of l he success of the team was also due to the manager, Miss King. She worked diligently for the team, but she could not have succeeded so well had it not been for the support of each girl on the team, whether a regular player or a substitute, every girl was willing to make the sacrifice for the success, and everyone worked for the honor of the school rather than for herself. The substitutes worked with the regular team in winnig the fight. The team gained its recognition when the heretofore invincible foe, Cen- tral High School, was defeated by a score of 13 — 12. The game was one of intense interest, the lead changing constantly from one side to the other. The lack of practice was evident in the team w r ork, but this deficiency was made up in the excellent playing of each individual. There were a few minor accidents but on the whole the game was a good clean one. Both of the Normal forwards were much in evidence for their scoring. The other members of the team did their work equally as well. The entire team worked bravely until the last whistle. The line-up and scoring were as follows: HIGH SCHOOL. Miss Mays, forward Miss Shields, forward __ Miss Stahmer, guard __ Miss McFadden, guard _ Miss Kincannon, center- Miss Davis, s. c FIELD. FOUL 2 1 3 1 NORMAL. FIELD. FOUL. Miss Brady, forward __ 3 Miss Thompson, forward 3 1 Miss Crenshaw, guard- _ __ Miss King, guard -_ Miss McCrce, center Miss Lea, s. c 10 2-12 12 1-13 King — Manager. Lea — Captain. Normal Subs — Yancey, Jeter, John- son, Norris, Ruffin. 120 - r ' A V. I 121 ufcuniB (Eltth OFFICERS. Herbert J. Sudbury President Pauline Townsend Secretary and Treasurer BOARD OF CONTROL. A. R. Worley, Chairman. Fred W. Chunn Rubye Moffatt Clara May Johns ton Jesse Stone Agnew, Sarah Allen, Goodman Barrett, Turner Bartlett, Miss Bynum, R. L. Campbell, Homer Chunn, Fred Curtis, Melissa Donnell, Mary Dean, Viola Gill, Katherine Hampton, Margaret Harris, Rebecca Hornsby, Ailene Jeter, Emma Johnston, Clara May Kennedy, Francis Kirkman, Kate Lea, Lula Lowenhaupt, Grace Mayes, Hazelle McDowell, John Mclllwain, Terrell McMahan, Thurman McRee, Corinne Moffatt, Rubye Moore, Ada Neeley, Lalla Maude Newland, Lila Nichols, Marguerite Phillips, E. O. Powell, Sarah Fritchett, Miss Russell, Mary Porter Sherrod, Anna Shires, Grady Smith, John S. Somerville, Nelle Stone, Jesse S toner, Marguerette Sudbury, H. J. Tipton, Sarah Townsend, Pauline Ware, Helen Watkins, Vivienne Wellford, John White, Estelle Wilson, Helen Worley, A. R. Young, Amelia ] 22 123 1(l e . . ntinr (Ealntimr Sep. 1 :) School opens. Sep. 22 — Faculty and students reception. Sep. 25 — Down at work. Sep. 29— Fair Day, also first holiday. Oct. 4- — Election of Senior officers. Suffragettes carried the election. Oct. 25 — Steadies beginning to appear. Only two months ' till Xnias. Nov. 17 — Seniors ' first party. Nov. 30 — Turkey Dinner. Dec. 1 Senior hoys beginning to sprout a mustache — Herpicide going up!!! Dec. 1- -Arbor Day celebration. Seniors planted a Norwegian spruce dedi- cated to Walter Malone. Dec. 12 — Kcd Letter Day for seniors. Miss Pritchett was hostess at Arts and Crafts tea room. Dec. 15 — .Juniors ' and Seniors ' Xnias tree. Dec. 20 — Torture begins — Exams. Dec. 21— Xmas holidays — All aboard for home. Jan. 2 — Cold reception — Snowstorm. Jan. . ' 3 — All back — Promiscuous handshaking, hugging, and some kissing. Jan. 9 — Boys ' chorus in chapel was a howling success. Jan. 13 — General smash up of New Year ' s resolutions. Jan. 16 — Seniors begin to take an elective course in measles. Jan. 25 — Some of the boys are wondering why they don ' t get any more pink and lavender scented letters. — Xmas is past — Feb. 2 — Ground hog saw his shadow. Feb. 14— This is love!!! Two minds with but a single thought, Two hearts that beat as one. Feb. 15 — Senior talent displayed in Gumtown Woman ' s Association. Feb. 22— Washington ' s Birthday. Feb. 28 — No proposals, girls — not leap year. Mar. 2 — Senior girls thunk a thought, and are going to wear dresses for graduation. Mar. 5 — We take our hats off to you, Mr. Woodrow Wilson. Mar. 9 — Torture renewed — Exams. Mar. 12 — Reports go out — notes to homefolks explaining just how it happened, too ! ! ! Mar. 17 — Everything in harmony — Green. Mar. 23 — Teachers ' Association. Apr. 1 — Everybody ' s day. Apr. 15 — Senior pins and rings appear on the scene. Apr. . ' JO — Soldiers to the front; farmers to the farm; tearful farewells, W. T. S. N. resembles a female seminary. May 15 — Invitations sent broadcast. May 20 — Social functions and exams mixed — What a dose! May 22 — Juniors entertain Seniors. May . ' JO — Commencement Day. May 31 — Farewell to thee, Dear Old Normal. THE ACE OF HEARTS. Ah, yes, dear girl, this game of hearts I know- Is hard to play, it seems so awful slow; One hand runs out, you deal and deal again, And never lose, though never try to win. Yes, by the score the players come and go ; They cannot cover what your hand does show ; When hearts are trumps you deal another shade, And laugh to see them beg and draw a spade. O, sure, they lose ; and then they sadly leave, While in each place two more appear, I b ' lieve ; And they lose, too. Alas ! they draw and fail ; Their hearts remain to tell the fatal tale. When I behold the score of hearts you ' ve won, And sec the most your witchery has done, In fear I take the hand you deal to me, And trembling read — my fated destiny. ' Tis not so bad, that it might have been A little worse ; I stand a chance in ten, Though wouldn ' t hold this pigmy show, I b ' lieve, Except I have — a trump card up my sleeve!!! A COLUMN OF FACTS. The fact that Mr. Branson spends so much of his time in the office, one would suppose he was to be our next president. Carlyle Herron, a Shelby Coun- tian,, is some patriotic. He says, I ' m for Shelby first, Shelby last, and Shelby always. Walter Richardson is glad he is graduating this year, for he longs for a Newland. The quietest corner in the girls ' dormitory is that Old Maid ' s Para- dise (the Annex). Mr. Sudbury ' s choicest jewel is a Ruby. Martha Crawford likes colors, but is particularly fond of White. Ruth Johnson is well informed on statistical reports. Mr. Vaughan thinks Miss Buquo needs a man. What does Mr. Vaughan need? Normal School girls have more cousins and brothers than any other girls living. 121; HISTORICAL DATA. All great minds arc subject to mannerisms. This idiosyncrasy does not escape one member of our faculty. The one to whom this applies is the wearer of a little English moustache, crimson tie (occasionally), broad smile, diamond stud, black shoes with a mirror shine, and white socks. Some of his most often repeated eccentricities are: Free as a hog on ice. Root hog or die. Seed corn of American Revolution. Private enterprise backed by government subsidy and privileges. Cut out the slang. Between the devil and the deep blue sea. Tweedle Dee, Tweedle Dum. In the name of high heaven, we should enter the war. Went down in their jeans pockets and sock legs and coughed up .$6,000. Shake the dust off their feet. Sling something in the face of these ignorant fools you will meet with when you go out in the world. G ' wan (go on). Bottom- round of the German trouble. Keep it up, kid, and you will be great. Who can it be? By these expressions you will know him. MISS MELISSA ' S COLUMN. Ques. — Dear Miss Melissa : When was B the first letter of the alphabet? Ans. — Before Noah (no A). ..... Ques. — Dear Miss Melissa: I am a young man and would like to get married; how shall I go about it? — J. S. S. Ans. — Ask a girl. s % Ques. — Dear Miss Melissa: What is the best remedy for steadying? Ans. — Separation. % Ques. — Dear Miss Melissa: Why does Miss Proctor have so many consul- tation periods? Ans. — Ask Charlie I). Ques. — Dear Miss Melissa: What is the most deadly poison known? Ans. — Aviation, one drop kills. Ques. — Dear Miss Melissa: I am a young nineteen-year-old and would like very much to have a beau. Could you please tell me how I could get one? My mother does not object. — S. O. S. Ans. — At Kress ' the ribbon is quite cheap, and an artistic bow is easily made - Ques. — Dear Miss Melissa: I am a Senior of the Normal and will grad- uate in June. I would like to obtain the easiest position for next year. Please advise me. — L. A. Zy. Ans. — You should apply for a position as a janitor of an air castle. 1 2(5 WHAT ' S IN A NAME? The PARROTT tolls bhe NELL of parting day— The DURHAM HERD winds slowly down the- LANE; Stop ! You Ijjut, Whacha think this is? Don ' t torture us with any more of your doggerel— Isn ' t this Psychology bad enough? Huh! A GOODMAN is seldom appreciated any way. Hut, say, tell me something — If WALTER is RICH, What is Miss HOLLINGS WORTH? Look here, bo; I FORESEE trouble for you if you don ' t desist. Another outburst like that and your friends will be saying — Don ' t lie look natural? That won ' t be so bad if you let SUDBURY me. Resides there isn ' t any HARMON my asking, Why did the KABAKOFF? is there? Say, Ijjut; I ' ve been HINTON long enough for you to quit, I ' m in ERNEST now. Some of these days you ' re going to wake up finding a grave-digger PATTON your face with a spade. Well just as long as I get a Job instead of wearing HORNSBY and by, as you shall, I guess I should worry. But I ' ve just got to tell another TAYLOR or bust. Listen— If FRANCIS KING, is JULIA KAISER? I can already see them covering your feet with a LACY WHFTE BIBB, while the chaplain mutters— Thus dust doth to dust return. Your line of chin grows monotonous — If your brain Was as BARRON of foolishness as it is of sense, What a blessing it would be. To be BLOUNT and FRANK with you, I think that I ' m The person to BALL some one out for lack of gray Matter — I doubt if you could even answer the simple little question — Why did HUGH WASHBURN? Possibly I can ' t, but dynamite. Great SCOTT, don ' t even repeat that out loud, the odiferous fragrance that it expels would lead one to believe that you were sub-janitor for an over-ripe henfruit dispensary. The next time you are attacked by one of those inspirational outburst, WALKER around in the PARKS a while to give the STRONG odor a chance to partially disintegrate. Help! Help! I quit, I surrender — anything you say — just leave me in peace. Just AS YOU say — but before I go I want you to hear a touching ballad There was a young cuss named Gus, o ' mine : Who got in a fuss in a bus ; He punched a man thus, Who bit him back wuss, And ended the life of Gus. A DEAL IN SUPERLATIVES. Prettiest Girl Gladys Robertson Most Popular Girl Ruth Patton Most Popular Boy Jolm Wellford Cutest Jelly , Grady Shires Most Bashful Boy Bob Hicks Greatest Grind Grady Hamm Steadiest Steadies Hardy — Williamson Biggest Giggler Ruth Simmons Gassiest Gossip Ruby Mojjatt Most Dignified Senior C. S. Austin Biggest Bluff Junior Class Shyest Maiden Pauline Townsend Biggest Flirt Rebecca Scott Most Original Girl Ruth Davidson Biggest Bonehead A. R. Worley Cuttin ' est Cutters Kabakoff — Kaiser HEARD IN THE LOBBIES. Mr. Lee: Mr. Worley, in case you Mr. Vaughan: Stop that talking, should find a delinquent child in your If you must talk, go to the library, school, what would you do? Mr. Worley: Why-er, Mr. Lee, Miss Buquo: Now, who knows the I ' d make them a speech. proper way to kill a chicken? Dorothy Melson: Stick a knife in Miss Patton (at Y. W. C. A.) : We It mouth and featherg win ftU fly will now be led in prayer by Miss «. Scott. Nelle: O my Lord! Anna, what shall I say? Mr ' Branson (g ivin £ an explana- tion of the game of football) : Now, nr; r r-i i if anyone would like to ask any ques- Miss Buquo : Does any one know J J when this period is over? ' Hou on an ? )oint thc ? d ° not Undei Milfred MeClain: Yes ' m, at the stand ' F]1 tr J to answer them end of the period. Miss Groover: What docs the coach say on the side lines between Mr. Patterson: Yes, sir; Andrew halves? Jackson went right into Spain and Mr. Branson: Er-er — Well, took Florida. better ask him. L2S DIE GRIEN BIETLE. Sciene— Grien Bietle. Teim— 1 P. M. Dai Teim. Pieple in ltd. Riechersonne Fraulcin Nuland Fraulein Stiel Fraulein Wheite Scherrer Haschlinger Der Kraud PROLOGUE. Tell me not that this looks like Greek, For if you but use your wit ; Ie is e, and ei is i, when you seek To follow what caused this clever hit. Riechersonne (seien) — Mei ! Dat kit iss lait. (Siez Fraulein Nuland, sprucezupp) O yukid, watz yuhrz? Fraulein Npland (smeilenle) — Eis criem und friedeg fuhr mie. Riechersonne (laudle) — Hasch, fisch und bienz hier ! (confeidenle) Dat bietz sipp anie teim. Fraulein Nuland (smeilenle) — Eis criem und friedeg fuhr mie. Riechersonne — U stik tu yuhr Unkelmeik. Fraulein Nuland (winken atter bunscher Naumal kits biehein Riecher- sonne) Ohusch ! Riechersonne (turnen raund, siezem maikin fasiz) — Whatz all u mutz duen hier ? Fraulein Stiel — Deinen mit die Grien Bietle, doncherwanter beier miel fuhr mei bunsch? Riechersonne ( scairdt) — Grarr ! Fraulein Wheite — Hooz der bien naber? Scherrer (buttenin) — Sitdaun, Eim allin. (Schowenauf) Getter Hasch- slinger. (Tu demutz) Youz dein mit mie. Nutz (scramblien fuhr sietz) — Bulle ! fur U, Scherrer. Haschslinger (kummenin) — Wacherieten? Debunsch (sweinischle) — Sauer kraut, wieners, apulsass und — Scherrer (buttininagen) — Nix — bringin pretzels. Haschslinger (noctout) — Pumpernickel in der sloht furst. Scherrer ( blarneyen) — Er-er-cr — gessagen. Haschlinger (gittemad) — Der casch iss du. Scherrer (leiten out) — Gotterdammcrung, eim gohen. Riech ersonne und Fraulein Nuland (schoct) — Norti ! Norti ! Alldemutz (gittenup) — Der hausel biepincht. Fraulein Stiel (tierferle) — Dis is snotter plaiz fuhrer priescherz dorter. Der Kraud (snekeken out) — Solong, Delicatessen! Haschslinger (out der ietz) — Wehr u tinkugohen? Der Kraud (singhen) — Wie dohnno, buttwiehron ourwait, Auf Wieder- senen ! (Leitz out.) 129 LOVE AND ITS EFFECTS IN THE NORMAL SCHOOL. This all important question, which I am to discuss, is at present one of President Brister ' s most complex problems. It is a thing of the deepest and most vital interest to each of us as pupils of this institution. Fellow students, it is a problem which was predestined and foreordained from the foundation of the Normal School and appeals in person to each of you. It is the great sub- ject of love in the Normal School and its effects upon the pupils thereof. Now it is true that we may rid the Normal of small-pox by vaccination, meningitis by innoculation, typhoid fever by antitoxin, oatmealation by pilli- toxin, and measles, mumps, and whooping cough by the proper precaution. Although scientists have spent many years of experience, no preventive or cure has been found that will to the smallest degree, eliminate this dreadful, destructive, heartsmashing disease of love in the Normal School. The scars indented by Cupid ' s dart are unlike those of small-pox, in that they affect the heart only and leave no scars visible to the naked eye. But nevertheless they are just as permanent, and go with the unfortunate victim to his grave. This disease has various stages of development, all of which may be seen in our K. L. S. Society. See the marvelous change this disease has made in one of our most prominent members, Miss Ruby Moffatt, who was once a fam- ous dancing teacher, widely known for her grace on the floor. Since coming to Normal she has fallen in love with a handsome young minister who seriously objects to dancing (as all preachers do). Now Miss Moffatt has given up her dancing and it is thought that she will some day be a preacheress. Not she alone has been affected by this widespread epidemic, but at some time in the past it is believed that our honorable member, Miss Sherrod, must have contracted this malady. As experience is the best teacher, we should highly appreciate Miss Sherrod ' s opinion on whether it is best to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all. Another K. L .S. convalescent, whose heart is now being mended under the tender care of Ask Dr., is that of Miss Gladys Robertson, who was once madly in love with the world-wide trombonist, Mr. Sam Hamilton Reaves. No sooner had Miss Grace Lowenhaupt recovered from her fatal attack of love for Zoo Zoo, than her roommate, the charming Miss Gill, developed such a Strong case of this epidemic that it is feared that it will be necessary for her to go to Georgia Canada. Miss Gertrude Erwin, who contracted this disease while in Arkansas, has come to Normal as a last resort, It is believed that the only remedy for her poor broken heart, is that it be Stro(u)ped together again. The wounds inflicted by Cupid ' s dart upon the heart of Miss Ellis Nor- ment, is so deep that it is feared by the physicians that it will develop into a case of old maidism. Our President, Miss Curtis, seems to be immune to this disease, as far as we know. Since the artful smiles and charming manners of Miss Rebecca Scott have for the fifth time failed to win the heart of a handsome lad, she had decided to become a Suffragist. 130 Misses Newland and Walker, ditto. You all have doubtless noticed the sad, mute expression which has come over Miss Michell ' s smiling face since Christmas. This, we are told, is caused bv the cool indifference of Mr. Red Phillips. We have also noticed that Baby May has all symptoms of this disease. We hope that it will only prove infatuation for Loeby instead of a real love. We are glad to repeat that our ex-president, Miss Patton, after what was thought a fatal attack, is safe on the road to recovery. The trouble was ( she said), she forget her dates made at the gates with Sessum Yates. ' ' ' Miss Stinson is also on the bright road to recovery since Mr. Frank has returned to school. We are sorry to notice that Miss Gerald Steele is growing very Poe and thin, since the football season is over, and the coach is gone. It is feared that it may be some phase of this contagious love disease. Charlie Lane is also suffering with this same trouble. She says that some girls want a Goldsmith, others a silversmith, but all she wants is a John Smith. Miss Kennedy and Rollin Wilson, smitten at first sight, Nuff said. I know you will wonder who the Normal Dude ' s victim is. Why it is no other than the laughing Miss Hampton of this society. Now let me close by saying that if not only these few mentioned are in- fected, but this disease spreads over the entire school, even into the ranks of our Faculty. In behalf of those infected, let me say that if any one should by any scientific experiment find a cure for this epidemic p lease publish the formula in next issue of the columns. WANT ADS. Wanted by Me. Loggins — An automatic contrivance to remind Hugh Washburn to go to class. Wanted — To know why the Juniors always vote as their president dic- tates. Wanted— To know why everybody has grown so fond of attending chapel lately. Wanted by Miss W. C. Johnson — Several copies of Scott ' s Caesar ponies for the present Caesar class. Wanted — To know why the much talked of Senior mustaches have never made their appearance. Wanted — A new pair of steadies. The old ones are completely worn our. Wanted— To know how long it will take Mary Williamson to grow as tall as Montelle. i:n STEADIES. The brave Red soldier was called to war, But steady and staunch he stands ; While Betty ' s eyes have a far-away look. Her dear little chine in her hands. Time was when the dear Red was here And the days were passing fair ; Hut that was before our boys so dear To the border went without fear. Red ' s ' ' ' ' vacant chair and the one close by Stand not vacant today, ' Cause a lad so tall with his spectacled eye Looks longingly and lovingly at May. As the days go by and the moons wax and wane, The Faculty watch and wait, But those steadies seem true, Change not the old for the new, And resist books, teachers and fate. There ' s the stately F. K. and winsome Dot, With their kindergarten so cute, Who seem to think ' twould be a miserable lot, If they one hour must be mute. Our football hero and the girl from Ole Miss Are faithful as Steadies can be, Any corner will do for those Steadies so true, And they ' re serious — between you and me. So here ' s to our Steadies, The Old and the New, The tall, short, plain and fair; We ' d be too dull, If it were not for you, With love ' s young; dream in the air. 132 o — PL, u - a H ' - O co H CO W 133 Mttmotb Writing annuals is not child ' s play. Difficulties, unsus- pected at tirst, arise from time to time. Under existing cir- cumstances and with the facilities present for our use, we have done our best. This Annual is not perfect. Let us ask that you temper justice with mercy ' in the criticisms you feel inclined to make —rather may we ask that you give due credit to the effort that the hook represents. Some of the members of the Annual staff hav been forced to forego other honors in order to give their time to the editorial work of the Annual. However, to us this has been a pleasant task, for we consider that we have been able in this way to rentier a service, even though a humble one, to our own class and to the other classes who have co-operated with us. We sincerely hope you have been pleased with the Annual. If you have been made to think favorably of the West Ten- nessee State Normal School with its varied atcivities, the staff of the DeSoto will feel amply repaid for all the labor and dili- gence they have bestowed. i:;i V. M. C. M. SEE THE SECRETARY. PRIVILEGES NORMAL SCHOOL AND CITY. VAN-LAX— For the Liver After experimenting for several years, we have at last perfected a wonderful prescription for the liver, to take the place of calomel. Produces the desired effect without the sickness subsequent to dosing with calomel. Can be taken, morning, noon or night, so you need not wait for a day off. It makes you feel better — not worse. No griping or pain. No nausea. Everybody should take a dose occasionally and keep well. It has a pleasant taste. RETAIL PRICE 50 CENTS PER BOTTLE VanVleet-Mansneld Drug Company, Memphis, Term. Prepared by Skilled Chemists in the Laboratories of Patronize Our Advertisers Mrs. R. S. Brooks Normal School Campus Fruits, Confections and Lunches Compliments of MEMPHIS PAPER CO. Sole Distributors of Famous DIPLOMAS, NOTE BOOKS and TABLETS O.K.HOUCK PIANO CO. A Most Interesting Fact : Absolutely One Price No Commission McPHAIL STEIN WAY VOSE GENUINE PIANOLAS GENUINE VICTROLAS 103 S. MAIN ST., MEMPHIS, TENN. E. H. Clarke Bro. BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS PRINTING ENGRAVING 18 South Main Street, STEEL DIE EMBOSSING Memphis, Tenn. BOLLING SIBLEY GENERAL AGENT The Penn. Mutual Life  Ins. Co. The Great Eastern Casualty Co. Offices: Germania Savings Bank Building Telephone Main 5374 HUDSON SAXON MEMPHIS MOTOR CAR COMPANY DISTRIBUTORS ARKANSAS MISSISSIPPI TENNESSEE At 987 MONROE and PAULINE MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE Compliments of Malone Hyd e Incorporated The most satisfactory Wholesale Grocery House in Memphis to do business with THE IN THIS ANNUAI PRODUCED BY THE ARTISANS DT c M M % % 1 1 ii DESIGNERS- ENGRAVERSELECTROTYPERS 83 MONROE AVE.. MEMPHIS. Compliments of H. MADISON Corner of Highland and Southern De General Merchandise Solicits Patronage from the Normal School Students and Faculty. Compliments of Pantaze Corner of Main and Madison Memphis, Term. TheR. Kupperschmidt Company Incorporated Manufacturers and Dealers Guns, Fishing Tackle and Athletic Goods Headquarters for Baseball, Football and Tennis Equipments Phone Main 908 I 44 South Main Street MEMPHIS WM. T. C. BERLIN. President WM. J. PRESCOTT. Vice-Pres. JUNE H BUD1SIL. Sec. Treas. COMPLIMENTS OF Hunt-Berlin Coal Co. Memphis, Tennessee J. T. WALSH, President J. ROSE, Vice-President M. G. BAILEY, Cashier HENRY CRAFT, Counsel NORTH MEMPHIS SAVINGS BANK MAIN and ADAMS Capital (Paid in) $1 50,000.00 Surplus (Earned) $ 10,000.00 ACTS AS ADMINISTRATOR, GUARDIAN OR IN ANY SUCH CAPACITY D. A. Nicklas m% Win James Catsoodas ro eat ohnson ' s Place A First Class Restaurant For Ladies and Gentlemen 8 South Main Street Mam oh s, 1 enn. Telephone Main 2599 Subway Barber Shop J. J. CARMICHALL, Manager Clean Towels Used on E ery Customer Service Unexcelled Under Pantaze 103 Madison Ave. EA T MORE BREAD! A good big loaf of bread contains nearly as much nourishment as a peck of potatoes. AND ALWAYS ASK FOR THE BIG BARGAIN LOAF OF BUTTER-NUT BREAD BUSTER BROWN BREAD MADE IN THF SANITARY BAKERY OF MEMPHIS BREAD COMPANY R. C. Tarlton, President C. F. Bridges, Sec ' y-Treas. Majestic Theatres High Grade Moving Pictures Photo Play Houses of Quality General Office 49 South Main Street, Memphis, Tenn. ARMSTRONG FURNITURE COMPANY Founded 1835 High Grade Furniture cosl no more than the cheap kinds sold by others. PAY YOU TO INVESTIGATE! We furnish trie State Normal School 59 61 North Second Street Memphis, Tenn. TELEPHONE HEMLOCK 9164 G.W. Rutland feacT in Fancy Groceries and Hardware also Lumber, Sash, Doors and Rubber Roofing TERMS CASH BUNTYN, - TENNESSEE Phil A. Halle Exchange Building Catering Exclusively to College Men With a Particular Desire for the Smartest Ideas in Clothing, Shoes, Hats and Funishings Exclusive Handlers — Johnston Murphy Shoes Agents Knox Hats The Memphis Street Railway Company ' s employes for tour years have maintained their Safety First Organiza- tion. They have done this to save lives, to preserve human eificiency and to protect property. I hey have succeeded well. They have made progress. But they are not done. They are going to make street car oper ation yet safer for you and yours. This independent action of the Company and its em- ployes in the cause of safety has prevented a tremendous amount of pain, suffering, sorrow and loss. We want you, the public, each individual, to join in the effort to protect you. Each of you can render big service by simply remembering and by asking your fellow man to re- member, at all times, a few things. REMEMBER: One think before an accident is worth more than a million thinks afterward. When in vehicles, keep off car tracks where possible. Approach street crossings slowly. Do not permit children to play upon or near car tracks. They are heedless, and may in an instant dart into death. Do not hoard or leave a car until it is standing absolutely still. A hurry to hoard or leave a car frequently means a hurry to a ho spital. Be ready to hoard or leave promptly when, but only when, the car is stopped. Do not step or drive upon any track without knowing first that you can do so safely. Stop, look and listen. Write us sueu ' estions safer . ,, tor making our service safer or otherwise more satisfactory. We want our attention called to any unsafe condition or conduct. This address is submitted in the cause of safety. The cause of safety is the cause of humanity. All should be en- listed in it. Respectfully, THE MEMPHIS STREET RAILWAY COMPANY. BROWN H. BINGHAM OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER FOR THE WEST TENNESSEE STATE NORMAL HIGHEST QUALITY OF PHOTOGRAPHIC WORK Compliments of George R. James ' Dealer in Farm Products and Live Stock WEST TENNESSEE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL MEMPHIS Thorough preparation of teachers and school officers for all departments of school work FOUR YEARS ACADEMIC TWO YEARS COLLEGE WORK Teachers ' classes in all common school branches organized every quarter Strong Faculty of Twenty-Five Teachers, Com- modious Academic Building, Handsome Dormi- tories With Every Modern Convenience, Excel- lently Equipped Laboratories for the Study of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Manual Training, Agriculture, and Home Economics. Spacious Campus, Strong Athletics, Christian Associations, Literary Societies, Musical Organizations, Health Record Unexcelled. Tuition Free to Tennessee Students; Board at Actual Cost, $13.50 per Month for Board and Furnished Room. FALL TERM OPENS, SEPTEMBER, 18, 1917 Regular Courses of College Work Will Be Offered in All Departments in the Summer Term in Addition to Strong Teachers ' Courses in Common School Branches. Ample Accomodations for All. COBURN PLAYERS in Repertoire of Shakespearen Players in Summer Term FOR BULLETIN AND OTHER INFORMATION, WRITE TO J. W. BRISTER, President-MEMPHIS DIXON- PAUL PRINTING CO. THE CATALOGUE HOUSE We execute more large orders -for Book and Catalog work than any other Memphis Printing House Why? Investigate our facilities and prices 292 Madison Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee Cumberland Main 1161 Memphis 1292 ailll HI? I