Millsaps College - Bobashela Yearbook (Jackson, MS)

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WiLiviAM Charles Legc.ett, Oxford. Mississippi. Shou i! 1 like a hermit diuell On a rock or in a wcUf Legs; Willie. He does not cavct honor; finds much pleasure in associating with self. Decidedly non-amorous; was disappointed in youth. Likes geological trips for Geology ' s sake. Has seen every League gaine that has been played in Jack- S071 since he entered school. Is very solici- tous to know whether St. Peter furnishes his customers with Argosies and strong pipes. Bill always looks on the bright side of life. He is the closed student in his Class. B.S.; Class President, ' 07; Y. M. C. A.; Class Foot-Ball and Base-Ball; Manager of Senior Basket-Ball Team; age, 25; chosen profession. Medicine; Senior The- sis, The Impending Danger. Robert Jackson Mullins. Mealville, Mississippi. Sighcil and looked and sighed again. Bob. Enjoys the distinction of being jhc oidv man in his Class who came up from First Prep. Originally from the land of White-Cappers; the climate became rath- er warm — hence, to Jackson. A sensation- al knock-out capped his foot-ball career; while unconscious he talked incessantly oj Physics. Nell, and Bill. Above all, he is a shark in Geology; also plays second fid- dle in the Chemistry Department. Bob is genial, modest, and devoted to his vork. B.S. ; Class President, ' 07; President L. L. S., ' 09; Mid-Session Debater, ' 08; twice a Delegate to Ruston; Millsaps-Southern University Debater, ' 09; Assistant Busi- ness Manager Co f 7w«, ' 07; Club Editor BoBASHELA, ' 09; Class Basket-Bali and Foot-Ball; Alumni Editor Collegian, ' 09; L. L. S. ; Pi Kappa Alpha; age, 21 ; chos- en profession. Engineering; Senior Thesis, Free Trade a Necessity. 19

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Jt)SEPH Howard Mo(.)rman Brooks, Gunnison, Mississippi. .4 true a}id xtcadv man. Whiskers; John Henry. Devoted the first two years of his College life to de- veloping a mustache, and was never known to undervalue his good looks. He is a photograph fiend of the fir.ft water, and is a hon in The Asylum Heights society- As Grand High Caliph of the Night Riders, he has made an enviable record. Always speaks out when trodden upon. Has a strong attachment for dresses and rocking- chairs. He has a penetrating eye, is whole- souled, generous, and is a good student. B.A. ; Freshman and Sophomore Speak- er; President L. L. S., ' 08; Anniversary Orator, ' 09; Y. M. C. A. Secretary, ' 08; Delegate to Ruston, ' 08; Class Treasurer, ' 09; ' ice-President L. L. S.; Class Foot- Ball and Base-Ball; L. L. S.; Phi Delta; age, 18; chosen profession. Ministry; Senior Thesis, The Spirit of the Age. Charles Connor Hand, Meridian, Mississippi. Little, loud, scholarly, and proud. Charley. Youngest man in his Class; i as handicapped in that he had to follow Albert. Loved a Co-ed, but — He is an inveterate Prep, and is guaranteed to raise a rouLih house on shorter notice than any man in his Class. Official adviser to Dr. Swartz ' s cats. He has a bright mind, but does not believe in overtaxing it. He is full of College spirit and an ardent supporter oj Athletics. B.A.; Athletic Editor Collegian, ' 08; Class Poet, ' 07; Class Treasurer, ' 08; Class Foot-Ball and Base-Ball; Y. M. C. A.; G. L. S.; Kappa Alpha; age, 18; chosen profession, Medicine; Senior The- sis, American Aristocracy; That of Merit.

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Bertha Louise Ricketts, Jackson, Mississippi. A ' gent e presence, unpretentious, calm, and mild. ' ' Most loyal member of ' 09 ; beloved by all on account of her gentleness and intellectual attainments. She is a brilliant writer, but is somewhat satirical. The hard work of College life never disturbs her calm, sympa- thetic nature. Characteristic expression, ' ' Them are my sentiments. B.S.; Class President, ' 05; Class Poet, ' o6- ' o7; Prophet, ' 08; Vice-President of French Club, ' 08; ' ice-President Minne- haha Club, ' 08; Oakley Memorial Scholar- ship Prize, ' 06; D. A. R. Medal, ' 08; Asso- ciate Editor Collegian, ' 08; Assistant in English, ' 07; Kappa Mu; age, 18; chosen profession. Medicine; Senior Thesis, The Significance of Irwin Russell in Southern Literature. R.ALPH Bridger Sh. rbrough, Hattiesburg, Mississippi. We grant, although he had much wit. He was very sly in using it. Ralph is a genius of the type who knows about everybody ' s business except his own; talks incessantly, and is guaran- teed never to know one second what he is going to do the next; was never known to buy a hook. After vainly striving for four years, he at last found his counterpart in Aunt Jones. He has an affinity for horned toads and snipe-hunting. After all, he has a brilliant mind, and is capable of good work. B.A.; President L. L. S., ' 08; Humorous Editor BoBASHELA, ' 09; Patriots ' Day Speaker, ' 09; Class Poet, ' 08; Y. M. C. A.; L. L. S.; age, 20; chosen profession, Law; Senior Thesis, True History and Nation- al Development. 20