Mississippi College - Tribesman Yearbook (Clinton, MS)

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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

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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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RAY, R. B., B. S. Pontotoc, Miss. “ Thou living ray of intellectual fire.” In May 1889, the Rays of the Sun were gently warming the hills of North Miss. On the 31st, how- ever, there was an abrupt change, and “Bobbie Burdet,” the tiny son of the Rays, began to make it hot for the country around about Blue Mt. Jack, hasn’t set the world on fire yet, but who knows but that soon he will drop into the lime-light of the major leagues, or more probably as Prof, of Physics may rain down from above the fire of Godbold. Jack received his elementary train- ing in books as well as in athletics at Miss. Heights. He entered M. C. in 08 and has done four years work in three. Class Football, ’08-’09; ’Varsity Baseball, ’09-’10- 11 ; Secretary Ath. Association, 1 1 ; Roommate of Ikey Barber, ’ll. REEVES, C. R, Ph. B. Ruth, Miss. You can gel the man oul of the country, but you can ' t get ine country out of the man .” On the last day of Dec., 1886, one more pebble was found on the beach of Lincoln Co. It came as a New Year s gift and Carl it was named. His heart is as big as a ham, but one has to know him to find it out, for Carl is quiet and reserved. In order to rub the moss off this pebble, his parents sent him to M. C.. As a result of this decision, he was found standing on Clinton ground one evening delightfully seeking a footpath to the M. C. campus. He dropped out of school in ’08, but came back the following session much improved and is now patiently awaiting to receive his sheep skin. He in- tends studying medicine, so in the future let every man keep his eyes open. Secretary Hermenians, ’ll; Senior Football, ’10-’ll. RUSSELL, Hilton, B. A. Daniel, Miss. None but himself can be his parallel.” Sporty Russell came to M. C. from the “Free State of Rankin. He was born at Vergil, Miss., June 21, 1887. Received his college preparation at Rock Bluff High School under our Professor Roberts. Hilton is a sport and a ladies’ man of no small degree, he has his license to “Butt in” wherever he chooses, as is shown by the “Buttons” he carries. Many times after return- ing from the white house on the corner, he found to his sorrow that the hospitable doors of Jennings Hall were open to him only by breaking the still hours of the night with the cry of “O Professor.” A good student is Rus- sel as is shown by his completing the three year’s course in two. Soph. Baseball, ’09- ’10; Daniel Club, ’09-’10; Secretary Philos, ’09-’10; Pres. Philos, ’10-’l 1 ; Third Orator Philos, ’10-’ll; Sport” all the time. 29