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

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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

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Curtis Allen MOORHEAD, MISS. Ti ' orr were the onl cause of death, Curtis would live forever. Football ' 24, ' 25, ' 26; Basketball ' 24, ' 25. ' 26; Baseball ' 24, ' 25, ' 26. ' 27; Hi-Y; Lanier Society; M. N. G. Homer L. Armstrong MOORHEAD. MISS. Grace, Honor, Virtue, Learning, Wit, are all within this portrait l(nit. --Bns. Mgr. Football ' 24. ' 25, ' 26. ' 27, Captain ' 27; Basketball ' 24. ' 25. ' 26. ' 27; Baseball ' 25, ' 26. ' 27 ; Track ' 25, ' 26, ' 27 ; Class President ' 25, ' 26, ' 27; Lanier Society, President ' 27; Hi-Y; Commercial Club; Dramatic Club; M. N. G.; President B. Y. P. U.; Editor-in- Chief Retrospect ' 27, Junior Representative ' 26. Robert B. Barry MOORHEAD. MISS. A winner never quits. Hi-Y; Olympian Society; M. N. G.; Com- merci al Club; Track ' 26. ' 27; Pewee Football Bernard Brent MORGAN CITY, MISS. Little said ma ) mean much accomplished. Lanier Society; Hi-Y; Pewee Football. Grace Brister INDIANOLA. MISS. Determination overcomes all obstacles. Girl Reserves ; Philomathean Society ; Basket- ball ' 25, ' 26, ' 27. Captain ' 27. Wallace E. Bowles INVERNESS, MISS. In mp work and in mp fun, I look ou for number one. Football ' 26, ' 27; Olympian Society; Hi-Y; Commercial Club; M. N. G. llllllllllllllllllllllllinillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllMlilllllllllllllMIIIIIIMIIIIIII 1927 IIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMll I ' liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii III mill III III mill III III III iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii