Mississippi College - Tribesman Yearbook (Clinton, MS)

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McCANN, E., B. S., Toomsuba, Miss. ”It ' s the ‘ Little ’ things in life that count.” During that part of the 19th century that the con- stellation Aries was backing up to the constellation Pisces and just about one month before the Summer Solstices,in our largest Mississippi county a young boy opened his baby blue eyes to view the radiant light of the noonday sun. To be more explicit, Ezelle McCann was born May 13, 1883, in Lauderdale County Missis- s »ppi. He attended the Lake Como and Bay Springs High Schools and in the fall of ’06, he entered M. C. Dropped out at the end of his Sophomore year to in- struct the youth of Rankin. It was during his Junior year that he met some one — never mind whom — but since that time he has always had a tender feeling in his heart for anything “Little.” Ezelle is one of the most popular fellows in his Class, not only with the boys, but with the Profs, “Dutchy” and “Zed” especially. Herald of Philos ’10,; Sky Peepers, ’1 1 ; Class Foot- ball, 10; Tennis Team, ’ll; Pres. L’Allegro Associa- tion, ’10-’l 1. McLAURIN, H. J., Ph. B. Brandon, Miss. Much study is a weariness of the flesh.” Hark! Listen! What in the world can it be? Oh pshaw! Don t be frightened, it is only Horace. Mac blew in with the East wind during the session of ’07- OS, and has been blowing ever since. He made his first appearance July 30, 1889, near Trenton, Miss., Smith Co. As he grew up, Sullivan ' s Hollow could not hold him, so his parents moved him to Brandon. The characteristic of the McLaurin family has been handed down to Horace — The power to know every face he has ever seen and to make friends. hlte” is his favorite -—Color. Received preparation for college at Brandon High School and Bell-Buckle. Horace intends to study law and we expect soon to see him following in the foot- steps of his Uncle Anse. Chief Police on Athletic field, ’08 to ’ll; Lyceum Committee, ’ 1 0- 1 1 . Montgomery, m. b., b. a. Yazoo City, Miss. Sometimes from her eyes I did receive fair speechless messages.” Malcolm made his debut at Pickens, Miss., June 26, 1891. He laid the foundation of his education at the Pickens High School, finding Pickens too small he moved to Yazoo City in 1899, and graduated from the Yazoo High School in 1908. Entered M. C. in the Fall of 1908, and has taken all the Greek and Latin as P-scribed by Zeus and Ajax, and has seen all the good shows since that time. Is able to quote poetry by the yard, and would have made an eloquent speaker if his time had not been taken up with more important matters at . Jiggitts House. Intends to study law and enter politics with “Reformation of the stage,” as the principal plank in his platform. Secretary Hermenians, ’08-’09; Ath. Editor Mag., 09-’l 0; Class Prophet, ’10-’l 1 ; Class and All Class Football, ’10-’ll. 27

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LANGFORD, W. R., B. A. Hattiesburg, Miss. “Wise in his own conceit. The melodious voice of “Dick” first silenced the mocking bird in 1891. (The exact date was Feb. 18, and since that time no Rankin County bird has ventured to sing in Feb.) Knowing that he was destined to be- come a prominent physician, “Dick” entered M. C. in ’07. He immediately joined the Philos and during the four years, has never missed a single election. On other than election nights he could be found generally at the theatre in Jaxon, where it is said he had a permanently reserved seat. He is very fond of vegetables and makes a specialty of Crystal Springs “peaches.” Brashears Fiancee, 11; Cor. Secretary Philos, ’07; Secretary Philos, ’09; Glee Club, ’10; Treas. Y. M. C. A., ’10; Vice-Pres. Y. M. C. A., ’11 ; Golf Club, ’10- 11; Pres. Philos, 11; Chief Ed. Mag., ’ll. LASETER, C. I., B. A. Morton, Miss. No really great man ever thought himself so. To do Carl and his merits justice would require a volume, but here we must content ourselves witf a short chapter. On Nov. 5th, 1886, his melodious voice was first heard on his father’s farm in Scott County. He entered M. C. in the fall of ’07 as a Prep., but goes out with the class of ’11, having completed five years work in four, and intends to finish with distinction which speaks volumes for his ability as a student. He has never been known to do but two rash acts in his life, viz — to have grown curly hair for his girl’s sake, and he is said to have roomed with Pete Williams for about three months. Winner of Carder Medal, ’08; Pres. Fresh. Class, ’08-’09; Class Football, ’09- ’1 1 ; First Orator Philos, ’11; Ath. Ed. Magazine, ’10-’11. LEE, P. M., 6. A. Beach, Miss. Try thy eloquence , now ’ tis time. Come one and all and take a look at our baby. “Stuck” is the youngest member of the class, having cooed for the first time on Nov. 14, 1892. Ludlow has been honored by having him spend all his days there. Lee is quite a Stute fiend and seems to have made quite a hit with one of the fair maids. He has been chosen to represent us at the State Contest, and we have absolute confidence in his ability to represent us well. He re- ceived his High School education at Ludlow, after re- ceiving his diploma there he entered M. C. in the Fall of ’08. We expect great things of Percy and know he will make good as a lawyer. Fall Orator Hermenians, ’09-’10; Junior Baseball, ’09-’10; Chief Ed. Mag., ’10-’11; First Orator Her- menians, ’ 1 0-’ 11; Pres. Hermenians, ’ 1 0-’ 1 1 ; Senior Football, 10-’11. 26

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NOBLE, R. P., B. A. Jackson, Miss. “ A fly sal on a chariot wheel and said : Behold what a dust raise. ' ” As the Sun rose in all its glory upon Fannin, Miss., on March 3, 1891, there was heard an infantile shriek, which reverberating through the quiet woods, announced the advent of one who was destined to shine resplendant in musical circles of this grand old institution of learn- ing. This prodigy was of “Noble” birth. He received the rudiments of his education at Fannin and Jackson, with a slight touch applied at Miss. Heights. He is a living exemplification of the proverb that “A loud laugh bespeaks a vacant mind.” His host of admirers con- tinually stand agast at his extreme extravagance(? ? ? ?). “Doc” is a vertiable Titan in the tournament of Love. We predict for him success as a “Pearl-fisher, if he will persist in casting his net on the “Lee-ward” side. Class Prophet, ’07-’08; Secretary Philo’s, ’09-’10; Glee Club, 1891 to 1911; Bus. Mgr. Mag., ’10-’11 ; Golf Club. ODOM, H. T., B. S. Enterprise, Miss. “ How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. In the historic old town of Enterprise on June 29, 1888, there was born one who is destined to take the Medical world by storm. H. Talbot got his early ed- ucation in the High Schools of Enterprise and Bay Springs. Entered M. C. in ’06, but dropped out at the end of his Sophomore year to impart some of his hard earned knowledge to the tousled headed youths of Ke- wanee. Entering school again in 09, he has continued to toil upward, while others slept. Now he graduates with distinction. Although he intends to study Medi- cine, from present indications, it seems likely he will turn his attention to truck farming, as carried on at Crystal Springs. Class Prophet, ’07-’08; Secretary and Treas. Class, ’10-11; Literary Editor L Allegro, 10- 11; Pres. Doctor’s Club. RABORN, G. W„ Ph. B. Osyka, Miss. “ Where is the bottom, and where are the ends, and where is the other side. George came forth upon this earthly sphere Oct. 28, 1888, six miles west of Osyka in Amite Co. He at- tended the rural schools of his County and spent one year in Osyka High School. Having great ambition and being a country boy, there was only one school for him to attend, so he came to M. C. in ’06. Spent two years here, and his “little body” became so delicate un- til he decided to teach one year to get the experince and gain his weight back. In the F all of 09 he came back to the fold again, and has been here ever since. His f utur e — Teach rural schools during winter term and hold normals (for colored teachers) during summer. Hermenian Sub-Marshal three times, 06- 07, 07- ’08, ’ 1 0-’ 1 1 ; Local Editor Mag., 10-’11. Roommate of Sebulsky. 28