Mississippi College - Tribesman Yearbook (Clinton, MS)

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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

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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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Durant, Miss. RUSSELL, R. H., B. A. “ A Christian is the highest type of man. Mr. Russell was a roommate of T. J. Latimer during his Junior year, and has been closely associated with him during his Senior. We are a part of all we meet. Whether he received his inspiration from Jeff or whether he has been the source of Jeff’s inspiration, is too great a problem to discuss in this space. His early school training was gotten at Yazoo City, and later he finished at Durant High School. Entered M. C. in ’06, but was out during session of 08 and 09. He graduates in June with a good record. Will devote his life to the ministry. Vice-Pres. B. Y. P. U., ’06-’07 ; Historian Junior Class, ’07-’08; Critic Hermenians, ’07-’08; Pres. Thelogs, ’07- ’08; ’09-’10. SEAB, W. C., Ph. B. Roxie, Miss. “A p strength is as the strength of ten , because my heart is pure.” Although “See-Ab” has golden hair and blue eyes which show at once that he is of German decent, never- theless his “moral character’’ is of the finest type. Franklin County produced this delusion Aug. 18, 1891, and a follower of “Franklin’s” he has been ever since. The Roxie and Little Sprirtgs High Schools equipped him for college. He entered M. C. in 07 and will be ready to battle with the weighty problems of life after May 31. Tennis Team, ’08-’09; Mag. Staff, ’09- ’ 1 0 ; Tennis Championship, ’09-’10; Secretary Theologs, ’09-’10; Bar Association, ’09-’ll; Vice-Pres. and Treas., Philo’s, 10-’ 11; Second Orator Philo’s Anniversary, ’10-’l 1 ; Class Football, ’10-’ll. SHOEMAKER, W. J., B. A. Bay Springs, Miss. “O manners gentle , of affections mild. Two important events are recorded in Mississippi His- tory as having taken place on Nov. 2, 1875. The Democrats were victorious for the first time since the Civil War and W. J. Shoemaker was born. He at- tended the Public Schools and began teaching in 1896. The voters of Jasper County elected him County Super- intendent of Education in 1903. He took great pride in visiting his schools and most especially the one in which an attractive Blue Mountain girl. Miss Fannie Cook was teacher and not at all strange to say they were married long before his term as Supt. had expired. He taught one year in Bay Springs High School and was a dignified Prof, at Clark Memorial. He entered M. C. as Soph., ’09, and has done three year’s work in two. He believes he can serve humanity best as teacher. Pres. Hermenians, 11; Married Mens Club; Sec. State Normal Summer, ’10; Nick-named Bro. Shoe- Breaker. 30