Mississippi College - Tribesman Yearbook (Clinton, MS)

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HENDERSON, J. J., B. A. Pontotoc, Miss. I shall show the cinders of my spirits through the ashes of my chance.” — Shakespeare. If J. J. Henderson doesn’t become Treasurer of the United States some day, it will not be because he lacks proper training. “Janitor” has been treasurer of every- thing in College except the Theologs and Dutchy’s cane patch. An infantile strain verging on lamentation about a quarter of a century ago announced to the city of Pontotoc that Janitor” had arrived. After persuing the ink stained pages of Reading, Riting, Rithmetic at Pontotoc High School, he entered M. C. in ’05 to ex- tend his knowledge and run the Bank of Clinton. He dropped out to straighten out the kinks of Pontotoc’s commercial life, and re-entered the following year. He is one of the strongest men in the Senior line-up. His thoroughness in his classes and his genial disposition have won for him the admiration and friendship of both the Faculty and the student body. We confidently await his brilliant future. Cor. Sec’y. Hermenians, ’07-’03; Treas. 08-’09; Treas. Ath. Association, ’08-’09; Junior Prophet; Mgr. Sen. Baseball Team, ’09-’10; Bus. Mgr. L’ Allegro, ’09-’10; Distinction. HOLLOWELL, T. C., Ph. B. Zeiglerville, Miss. “A thing of beauty is a joy forever.” — Keats. This “Tom Cat first mewed one frosty morning, Dec. 15th, 1886. The particulars of the case are unknown, but it must be true, that he began at an early age to use the hoe and plow. Being non-possessed of fine per- sonal appearance, he is a great admirer of the beautiful — ladies. He soon saw, if he were to be a lady’s man, he would have to rub off the rust and polish up, so he attended Steen’s Creek High School three years, after which he entered M. C. in ’06, and remained until he received his “Dip.” Class Football, ’09-’10. His am- bition — to save money. HAMILTON, W. N., Ph. B. Clinton, Miss. “As you are old and reverend, you should be wise. On a bright July morn in 1880, Hamilton was seen in the universe for the first time. He decided while quite young, that he needed a “Frau” to help him fight the battles of life, so he has been wearing double harness several years. Dr. Spot said he never saw a person whose hair glittered that was lazy. Therefore, Hamil- ton must be industrious. His stay in College has not been a bed of roses, but one of toil and struggle. He is one of the best and most conscientious ministers the College has ever turned out. His entrance to M. C. was in the fall of ’04. He ran the ministers hash house, 1908 10; Second Orator Theologs, ’09; Sec.- Treas. Sen. Class, ’10. 31

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GATES, J. V., Ph. B. Crystal Springs, Miss. “Give me a lever long enough and a prop strong enough, I can single handed move the world.” — Archimedes. This stalwart, gawky specimen of humanity first en- tered upon his famous career of life July the 18th, 1897, near Crystal Springs. Crystal Springs High School, Boys High School, and various other Preparatory In- stitutions of Copiah county have the honor of claiming him as their former student. “Sox” entered upon his college life in the fall of ’06. There are a few things about books that “Sockless” doesn’t know, but when a man is needed to fight the gridiron battles, or a twirler for the Varsity nine, who will face the jeering shouts and clamors of an ignominious foe with the cool-headed- ness of a Spartan hero: “Sox” is the man. Class Foot- ball from ’06 to ’10; Class Baseball, ’07 to ’10; Varsity Football, ’06 to ’10; Varsity Baseball, 08 and ’09; Mgr. Sr. Football Team; Capt. Jun. Football; Ass’t. Mgr. Varsity Football, ’09-’10; Mgr. Varsity Baseball Team, ’09- 10; Sec’y.-Treas. ”Long distance club,” ’09-’10. GRESHAM, W. WALTON, B. A. Indiano’a, Miss. “No man is shut against great genius.” — Seneca. “Wise Walton” was bor n March 18’h, 1892, in the land of the “cooters.” His early school days were spent in the Indianola High School. By almost exhaust- ing his imagination, he concluded that he was endowed with a great intellect. Acting upon this belief, he turned his attenion M. C. — ward, where he entered in the fall of ’06. His career in college has been a no ' ed one, as he is the only fellow that has held the highest esteem of the faculty and at the same time being a show fiend. To go to a show is the only thing he had rather do than make a hundred on an examination. His wholesome smile and soothing voice makes him a lady’s man of the first de- gree. He is one of our youngest men and at the same time has made a record that ranks among the very high- est of the class. Hermenian Sec ., ’07-’08; Class Sec . ’08-’09; Corresponding Sec. Hermenian Society, ’03- ’09; Treas. Hermenian Society, ’09-’ 10; Manager Lightweight Football Team, ’09-’10; Senior Football, ’09-’10; Art Editor L’ Allegro, ’10; Pres. 500 Club. GRISSOM, W. M., Ph. B. Summerland, Miss. “If she undervalue me, What care I how fair she be. This is Bill, the “Sullivan Hollowite.” They tell us that down there people are placed in stalls and given horse food to eat, but, somehow, Bill absorbed human instinct and later decided to come to M. C. His best known characteristics are his winning gr — smile, and amiable disposition. He was never known to carry less than ten studies at a time. All over seventy-five on exams, Bill considers as waste product. He has done a great part of his work during the summer. This year he is out teaching, but has consented to appear during commencement. Member Class Football, ’08-’09. 30

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Banner, Miss. JOHNSON, C. D., B. A. “He is an eloquent man who can treat humble subjects with delicacy, lofty things impressively, and moderate things temperately.” — Cicero. The first echoes of his melodious voice were heard in Calhoun County twenty-one years ago. His early school training was secured in his native country and at the Military Academy at Water Valley. He entered Mississippi College and has won a prominent place with both Faculty and student body. His highest aspiration seems to be to make good in English. His efforts have not been in vain for he is not surpassed by any man in school as a writer and orator. He was the first Junior that ever represented M. C. in the State Contest, and won first place on manuscript. Philo. Sec., ’08, Vice- Pres. ’09; Critic, ’09; Mgr. Glee Club, ’10; Mixed Quartette, ’10; Representative Ruston Students’ Confer- ence, ’09; Pres. B. Y. P. U., ’10; Pres. Y. M. C. A., ’10; Philo. Pres., ’10; Vice-Pres. M. I. O. A., ’10; Upshaw Medal, ’08. JAMES, W. W., B. A. Montrose, Miss. “Could I love less, I should be happier now.” When the fields were white already to harvest and cotton pickers were somewhat scarce at Montrose, Jasper County, Miss., the subject of this sketch put in his ap- pearance on Oct. 2nd, 1888, to render whatever assis- tance he could. It is said that a good field hand was ruined when he entered school. He graduated at Mont- rose High School in 1907, and entered the Soph. Class of Mississippi College in the fall of the same year. He is a good debater, a loyal Hermenian and has never been known to lose a case in court since his admittance to the Bar Association. He is going to be an honest lawyer and his past indicates his future success. His hobby is driving the quill. Hermenian Attorney, ’08-’09; Pres. Jasper County Club, ’08-’09; Class Football, ’08-’09; Scrub Football, ’08-’09, ’09-’10; Vice-Pres. Y. M. C. A., ’09-’10; Literary Editor L’Allegro, ’09-’10; Bar Association, ’08-’09; Vice-Pres. B. Y. P. U., ’0S-’09; Senior Football, ’09-’10; Distinction. KETHLEY, J. L., B. S. Clinton, Miss. “Eternal smiles his emptiness betrays, as shallow streams run dimpling all the way.” On the twenty- fourth of June, 1891, Loyal made his first appearance in this world. He “shot straight up like a sapling” until now he is admitted into the Six-foot-two Club. Crystal Springs High School has the credit of first instructing him in wisdom’s ways. Entered M. C. ’03 -’04 as a Jun. Prep. He is one of the few who has fought manfully the long, hard struggle. Loyal has a smile that won’t rub off. He has won many friends among both Faculty and student body. We predict great things for him as an electrical engineer. Prep. Fool, ’04-’05; Basketball, ’08-’09; Track Team, ’08-’09. 32