Mississippi College - Tribesman Yearbook (Clinton, MS)

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William Edward Fortenberry, B. S. Arm, Miss. ”Mcn of few words are the best.” Unpretentious and unassuming, an incessant worker in the classroom and in his study. Never heard to speak harshly about his fellow men. Strong of will and determined to make good. He thinks more than he talks — happy faculty to possess. “Of manners gen- tle” — characteristic of a strong man and a safe friend. Junior Football Team, 10- 11; Sec. Hermenians. William Williamson Gresham, B. A. Clinton, Miss. A soul of power , a well of lofty thought.” A better student than Gresham is not to be found. He stands at the head in the class room and by no means at the bottom in the hearts of his fellow stu- dents. He is a brilliant yet quiet and unassuming Christian gentleman in every respect. Surely his efforts in the ministry will be crowned with glorious success. President Theologs; Distinction. 4 The gayest flirt that ever coached it around the town. J. C. Stanley. 24

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♦ Otto Pempleton Estes, B. A. White House, Tenn. She loves me best whene ' er I sing. A purer character, a more unselfish public servant, a more faithful work- man, a more honorable man and loyal member of our student body has not been found than him we herewith present. In him a true man has honored us. May he live in the future as he has lived with us. Chorus Leader; Representative to Miss. Prohib. Convention. Lawrence Russell Ellzey, B. A. Wesson, Miss. “ True as a needle to a pole , Or as a dial to the sun. “Turkey” “Crook” is one of the foremost men in the class of 1 2, — prominent in every phase of college life. A true-hearted, congenial friend; a brilliant student; an enthusiastic parti- cipant in athletics of every kind; an honest, upright example of genteel manhood. Varsity Basketball, ’08-’09, ’11- ’12; Manager Basketball, ’1 1 -’ 1 2 ; Class Baseball, ’08-’12; Class Foot- ball, ’ 1 0-’ 1 2 ; Capt. Class Baseball, ’1 1 -’ 1 2 ; L’Allegro Staff. “ Wanted : A mother-in-law. — Prof. Nelson. 23

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Barney Lee Grice, B. A. Brookhaven, Miss. ‘ With tongue of silver and frame of iron The particular characteristic of Bar- ney is his love for athletics, shown by both football and circus fame. He is a good student, but a greater admirer of the fair sex. ’Varsity Football, ’07-’08, 1 1-’12; Class Baseball, 07- 08; Director of Gymnasium Club. Lee Davis Hall, B. A. Lumberton, Miss. “So impatient , full of action , full of manly pride and friendship . ’ Lee has a world of hidden powers which burst forth occasionally in great feats of action and oratory. He has a keen intellect, a great soul, a loyal heart, a more loyal student we never had. He is never too weary to help his fellows. The profession of law claims him as one of our most brilliant. Vice-Pres. Bar Assn., ’ll-’12; Vice-Pres. Soph., ’10- l I ; Class Foot- ball, ’11- 12; Atty. and Pres. Philo., ’1 1- 12; First Orator Philo., 1 1-’12; Varsity Debating Team; Local Edi- tor Mag., 1 1 - 1 2 ; Sr. Baseball. We ll toot ’em up tonight , Kid. — “Croofc’’ St. John. 25