Mississippi State University - Reveille Yearbook (Starkville, MS)

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J. FLOYD BACKSTROM, JR. Richton, Mississippi Agriculture J. F. hails from Richton, where the timber grew so dense and tall that he had to grow considerably in height in order to be survival of the fittest. J. F- joined us in our Junior year and has been a hard working student ever since. As a society man he is equaled by few and excelled by none, however he did not make debut in society until late in his Junior year. Backstrom is a good natured, whole hearted fellow, well met with every one. He is a very bright student in the class-room and won fame in the Literary society, where he devoted much of his energy. We feel that he has a bright future before him, and we wish him wealth, health and fame in anything that he undertakes. Agricultural Club, Dialectic Literary Society, Reflector Board. □ □ 14

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EMMITT SHIPMAN BARRENTINE Itta Bena, Miss. Agriculture Shipman claims bona fide in that part of the delta where cotton grows twenty-nine feet tall. He is an energetic student, and a successful worker, and has shown himself worthy of all the esteem and friendship of his classmates and associates. He expects to practice medicine at some future time, and at present he is one of Dr. Hand ' s disciples in Chemistry. He is a favorite with the old maids and the re- cipient of much love and admiration. To all those desiring receipts for making hot chocolate and fudge we fully recom- mend him. Le Flore County Club, Inter Nos Club, Swamp Rabbits ' Private Detective Bureau, Dialectic Literary Society, Agri- cultural Club, Band. □ □ 13

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R. OLIVER BETHEA, Sumraix, Mississippi Electrical Engineering R. O. has been an ardent member of the class for four long years, and has during his career, made a record equal- ed by few, and surpassed by none. He is a great musician ; he is said to have made Paderewski wonder at his divine talent. This specimen has never taken a very active part in society, although he is sufficiently game for this stunt. We hope some day for him to return to South Mississippi and put into practice some of his electrical knowledge, which is much needed in that devastated wilderness. Each member of the class wishes R. O. success in whatever he may undertake, even though it be matrimony. Band, Glee Club, Dialectic Literary Society, Inter Nos Club. □ ID