Mississippi Delta Community College - Retrospect Yearbook (Moorhead, MS)

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lliilBll ErposPECiii ::i? Last Will and Testament of Class of 1927 We, the members of the Class of ' 27, do hereb}; mahe out last will and testament: Sheik Jones and Inez Harden will a Bush to Wade Holiday to hang his love Lowe on. Martel Twitchell wills his ministerial dignity to Mathis Armstrong. To Mr. Vandiver, Tobe Bowles wills a nice rubber belt. Odean Therrell gives her responsibilities and keys of authority to Janie Wiltshire. Laurah Mae Embry and Marie Carl will their office honors to Ruth Lowry and Margaret Roberts. Robert Barry does bequeath his stickability for keeping training to Pokie Sturdivant. Blanton Mansfield, Tommie Ely, and Eddie Lindsey do will and bequeath their sweet memories of ' 27 to Lydia Smith, Lillian Cooly, and Ruby Morgan respectively. Curtis Allen wills his athletic ability and physique to his younger brother, A. M. Snitcher Eastland wills his solemnity of thought to W. C. Jennings. Brown McNease wills to Bo ' Funk Long a few hints on love. Grace West wills her ability as a Charles Vampire to Mary Jane Cooly. To Lawrence Mecklin, Benedict Himelstein un-will-ingly relinquishes his arguing ability. To Milton Hart, James Crowell leaves his roles in high school plays. Garnett Harrison and Evelyn Pierce will their crannies where they parked their gum in days of yore, when Miss Bright ' s watchful eyes did scan that section of the hall, to Frances Smith. As Bernard Brent is overcoming his timidity, he wills it all to Sam McClain. Willie Boy Pratt gladly wills his freckle remover to Madge White. Sabin Rush, to next year ' s Philo stunt leader, wills a midget. Elizabeth Strickland wills a loving heart and sunny disposition to any who desire it. Leslie Smith wills his little red wagon to Howard Williford. To any three new lovers of ' 28, Huller Armstrong, Bill Donald, and Willie Roy Reeves will a Lizzie. Henry Stotland and Hale Williams will their optimism to Ruby Hattaway and Laura Comegys. Peat Vickers wills to Little Pratt his surplus inches. To Loyd Lowry, Strut Stroud wills a road map to South America. Madge Wester wills a Rush to Bobby Haines, Robert Stevenson wills his accuracy and speed as a typist to Robbie Lee Whisnant. Botley Marshall wills his ability to have it done to next year ' s business manager. Lawrence Patton wills meekness to all. Lillian Pearson and Wren Cartledge will a loud speaker to Louise Lucas. Frances Park, to Bill Smith, wills her ability to speak on her feet. To Mollie Smith, Belle Jones, Irene Dean, and Eugenia Holiman will a hilarious giggle. Ruth Levings wills all of her balony ' ' to Pauline Burns. James McClain and Claude Gilliland sorrowfully will their good favor with Uncle Jesse Lad Weeks to Sam Stennis and Lee Fox. Ann Bush and Virgil Scott leave their high algebra grades to Fleet Fields. Joel Eubanks and Leabert Wren will room number 21 to Edna Mae Twilly. Jack Curry wills a pet monkey to the S. A. H. S. zoo. Pattie Cooly wills her dimples to Jewel MuUendore. Executor---MR. Ray Martin. (Signed) CLASS OF ' 27. —

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Class Poem When, after the years have jaded. After the dawn is past. And you live not for present memories. But the memories which have passed; May D ' c, in this little volume. Have stored some thoughts for you Thai will bring hack pleasant memories Of the friends nihom you loved so true. As you turn its golden pages. And think old thoughts anew. The things which once seemed tiresome Will cheer you tvhen you ' re blue. Life ' s sea may have been quite rugged. Or you may not have reached your goal; But may your heart once more be gladdened As you see those friends of old. Not for its sparkling beauty. Not for its value in gold Nor for those rvho studied and labored. Who made it and gave it a soul; But for its value in memories Of the days when you rvere paving the tvay To the destiny which you are approaching; To the manhood you are in today. So eep it if for this reason only To bring back the days of delight. You spent in your dear Alma Mater, When you had but started the fight. —Woods Eastland. sSssshs 19 2 7 CB i iissiiiiis

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Class History For all (he tvorld ' s a stage, and all the luen and n ' oinen merely players. — Shakespeare. SYNOPSIS OF THE PASSING OF THE BRILLIANTS. A Historical Drama in Four Acts. Time: During the reign of King Sloan I. Place: In S. A. H. S., The Royal Palace. Dramatis Personae: The Class of 1927. Act I. Group of carefree subjects stroll leisurely on the green before the castle gate. A peal of the trumpet announces the time to assemble in the Hall of Knowledge. Benedict Himelstein, who aspires to be court jester, is ready with a wise crack: Freshmen, freshmen, ever])Tvherc And all the Seniors shrank: Freshmen, freshmen, ever )Ti here, And Oh! they mere so blanl(. Once inside The Green Chamber the wit an-d beauty of Miss Jack Curry wins for her the position of Chief Executive. She and the joyous ensemble flit over the stage, presenting one blissful picture after another. Act II. There are sixty-two of the Brilliants gathered in the hall at the second rise of the curtain. Clad in tall thinking caps and the gowns of students, they present quite a different scene from that of the preceding act. The strong arm of Homer overcomes the charm of the damsel and he is chosen Prime Minister. The flame of true purpose and ambition is shown throughout this entire act. Our cast excells in every line of activity. Both knighls and ladies bring laurels to the kingdom. Act III. Hail! Hail! The Brilliants! Fifty-eight of them gather on the third landing of The Winding Stairs, which lead to The Hall of Fame. Armstrong with an excellent cabinet, including Bill Donald, Buddy Marshal, Jack Curry, and Grace West, guides their course. Shiek Jones, who came all the way from the Duchess of Louise, and James Crowell, famous actor, have risen to great popu- larity. Among the many fair lady celebrities are: Inez Harden, worldwide health champion; Evelyn Pierce, the girl of the curls; Garnett Harrison, the court vamp; Ruth Levings, another Marie Antoinette; Odean Therrell, an angel of goodness. This act shows the thoroughness of preparation before the great victory. A great number is listed in the order of Knighthood and make ready to engage in the final triumph. Among these are: Armstrong, Marshall, Donald, Ely, Vickers, Gilliland, Eastland, McNease, Pratt, Reeves, Stroud, Wester, and Williams. Around these valiants Sir Martin builds his Famous Eleven. Act IV— 5ce;ie . The stage decorations are resplendent with beauty and grace, yet indicative of strength and law and order. Armstrong, whose strength and ability is unequaled both at home and abroad, is unani- mously acclaimed his own successor. His foremost co-workers are: Maurice Jones, Grace West, Garnett Harrison, Willie Roy Reeves, Ann Bush, Buddy Marshall, and the great statesman. Bill Donald. In the Golden Room they pledge themselves to fight for the Red and White. The pledge is fulfilled, for in the very beginning the Famous Eleven, which is composed mostly of Brilliants, win highest honors at the tournament. The Ladies and Knights bring great glory to the kingdom of the S. A. H. S. Scene 11. It is spring time. Everything is radiant and lovely, as King Sloan on the morning of May 21 assembles the faithful group, awards them the highest honors of his kingdom, and sends them out to find new worlds to conquer. The trumpet sounds the hour. The crowd murmurs Ne plus ultra as the beautiful ladies and handsome gentlemen file from the Hall of Knowledge. There is a tinge of sadness in the court and as The train from out the castle dretv. The Brilliants stopped to bid adieu. asziS £H 1 9 2 7 sMi F