Mississippi State University - Reveille Yearbook (Starkville, MS)

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KIRBY L. COCKERHAM, Quincy, Miss. School of I nih sthi ai, Educatio To To ightlif, then selves and 8 the best; it harm tin stl Cockerham came to us in our Sophomore year and has heen very attentive to duties during his three years of college life. We lind in him sterling qualities of character and true manhood. Those who know him intimately appreciate his qualities and de- clare him to be one of our best men. He has taken great interest in all college ac- tivities, especially literary society work. He was selected two successive years to repre- sent us in our triangular debate, and was successful both times. He is not altogether a ladies ' man, but often refers to a certain girl at home as Mrs. Cockerham! His fa- vorite sport is to tell of his experience in the wheat fields of Kansas, and his specialty is English (?). His future occupation is not known to us, but whatever he may do if an honest effort will assure success we know he will succeed. Optimist Cluli; Harvesters ' Club; Vice President of the Demosthenean Club; Presi- dent Dialectic Literary Society; Y. M. C. A. Membership Committee; Monroe County Club; Second Lieutenant Co. G. JOSEPH JOHNSON COLLINS, Hardy, Miss. School of Electrical Engineering ' ' A character is an assemblage of qualities. The bo s call him .lor, and his well-known ability at putting away hot chocolate won for him the title of Chocolate Kid. His liking for electrical engineering is only ex- ceeded by — but we have promised not to men- tion that. He is some performer in the gym., but one fatal night he made a slip while skinning the cat and got a chance to obtain some sympathy on the sticr.gth of carrying his arm in a sling for some weeks. Let it be understood that he is no mean student, and takes a great interest in his work. He is a companionable fellow, a true friend, and combines good sense with sound judgment. The best wisfies of the class are with him in whatever lie undertakes. George Rifles; German Club; M. A. S. E. Tennis Club; Grenada Countv Club.

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CLIFFORD PENNINGTON CHAPMAN, Schoot, or Industrial Education Smiles arc the flowers of God ' s goodness. Tip came to us from Mississippi College, entering the Sophomore elass here. He was originally from Pocahontas, Miss. We find in Tip an all-round college man. He is well-known by both faculty and student body, and his pleasant disposition has won for him many friends in both of these bodies. He has always taken an active part in al- most all of the student activities, from the Glee Club on down — or up.; and has made for himself a splendid record on the athletic field — having played Varsity baseball and football. His favorite Hobby is sing- ing in the Glee Club (?), and his favorite pastime is skinning cats on the horizontal bar and catching on his nose. Ladies ' man? — well, I should say yes. He says he is going to get married if he can invent some way by which to choose a wife from his long list of maiden admirers. He expects to become a banker, and we wish for him a successful and happy career. Vice President Optimist Club; President Madison County Club; Vice President Dialectic Literary Society; Second Lieuten- ant I.ee Guards; German Club; Mississippi Sabres; All Class Football, 1911-1:2, 1912-13; Glee Club; First Lieutenant Company C; Varsity Football, 1912. WILL ,1. CLARDY, West Point, Miss. School of Electrical Engineering Genteel in personage, conduct and equipage; Noble by heritage, generous mid free ' This dignified personage, of a species of the genus homo, bails from the limestone hills of Clay County. Wee Wilhnn, though quiet and unobtrusive by nature, needs hut to be met to be liked and respected. He is an excellent student, preferring a studious life rather than putting much time on the athletic field. If persistence is laudable, this stately, curly-haired youth certainly de- serves much praise. Jason was never more persistent or untiring in his pursuit of the golden fleece than Will has proven himself in the quest of a much coveted sheepskin. His knowledge is even as that of the Sphinx which saith nothing lint keeps its wisdom unto itself. We believe that his self-con- fidence and untiring energy will hasten his rise to a prominent place among the great, and his friends will watch with interest his progress in the coming great battle of life. Lee Guards; German Club; Mississippi Sabres; Vice President Clay County Club; Tennis Club; Y. M. C. A.; First Lieutenant Company C.

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Hl RKRT LEROY CONSLEY, Holly Springs, Miss. School of Mechanical Engineering. He well might read a lesson to the devil. And tench the old seducer new temptations, Fur in this fool ' s paradise he drinks delight — Worshiping, dreaming, and thinking of love both dag and night. Billy Consley is known and liked by every one. His resourcefulness and dominating good nature makes friends for him every- where. As an engineer he seems to be predestined to success in all he undertakes. From all indications, he will, in a few years, be an authority in his chosen branch. Al- though he is not handsome he possesses a beautiful Foot ' e and he is quite a favorite in Starkville society. Yalobusha County Club; M. A. S. E.; Mississippi Sabres; German Club; Tips Club; Reflector Staff; First Lieutenant George Rifles. ALBERT BLEDSOE COOK, Hattiesburg, Miss. Bachelor 01 Science in Agriculture I never knew so gating a body with so old a head. Jew ' s winning ways and originality have won for him a soft spot in the hearts of all who know him. His motto is Love all the girls, and he follows this line of procedure pretty well. The Hebrew is a staunch mem- ber of the Town Prep. forces, which state- ment renders it unnecessary to descant upon bis bright and shining military career. To say all of the good things that might be said of this man would require more space than is allowed, but here we are reminded that Great men have the shortest biogra- phies. Jew is a good student and delights in tackling jobs that require application and bard work. He intends farming after lead- ing college, and we predict that a certain spot near Artesia (or is it Billups?) will blossom like a rose when Jew gets to work on it. Here ' s to your health and suc- cess, old friend, from the class of 1914. Lee Guard; German Club; Forrest Coun- ty Club; Lowndes Counts Club; Private Co. H.; Y. M. C, A.