Mississippi State University - Reveille Yearbook (Starkville, MS)

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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.

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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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THOMAS IRA COOK, Decatur, .Miss. School of Industrial Education With a smile of satisfaction, he puffs at Ms pipe, and leisurely watches the smoke CUI ' l a pirn ril. Tommy is a s; 1, conscientious student. His quiet way has a wholesome effect on misbehavior, especially in the class room (?). Strict and constant in attention to his duties, he is respected by his follow students, and has made many warm friends during his col- lege career. Although not an athlete, he is an enthusiastic supporter of athletics, and is anxious to see US stand first in tin- Association. His habits arc known to all who thoughtlessly forget chapel. He fre- quently visits the P. O., especially when the mad is late, and il is believed thai he goes for an expected letter from one of the fair maidens of Decatur. His chosen profession is instructing young Mississippians (not in military science and tactics, however), and he has the best wishes of his class for a successful future. President Newton County Club, 1912-1914; Optimist Club Executive Committee; Ox Drivers ' Club; Y. .M. C. A., 1910-1914; Hand- hook Committee, 1913; Treasurer Mississippi Sabres; Philotechnic Literary Society; Class Baseball, 1913; Major Second Battalion. STARK PENN CRITZ, Starkville, Miss. School ok Civil Engineering Here ' s a guy thai put Stark in Starkville. Judging from his slender, tapering fingers, long black hair and melancholy midnight eyes one would think that he was a musician, but as yet he has only played upon the hearts of the young ladies of Starkville and the surrounding district. He is a great athlete, excelling in baseball, football and basket pall. His favorite position on th e baseball team is catcher where he has served in many a game. lie plays at quarter on the class football team, and it is a wonder how such a small man can make such gains. But his greatest achievement is his walking; for after four years ' practice, morning and night, he has become an expert. Ask Prof. Gay what Critz can remember. He will answer, He has never remembered anything since his Freshman year. But it is predicted by some that if you will give him a few minutes to think he will remember to change his uni- form for Critz when he gets his Dip. Captain Town Prep. Football Team, 191 J- 1913; Pee Wee Baseball, L912-1913; Class Football, 1913-1911,