Mississippi State University - Reveille Yearbook (Starkville, MS)

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James Franklin Atkinson Louisville, Miss. AGRICULTURE Let nothing discourage you; never give up. Race Horse began his pace by coming from Winston County to A. M. in the fall of ' 1G. He made Track and Cross-country Team the first year at A. M., also repre- sented A. M. in the S. I. A. A. Track Meet in the Mile. It was his purpose to have finished with the Class of ' 18, but on account of the war, dropped out of the class in March, 1017. Fie was in the service of our Country in the World War for four months, and was honorably discharged in April, litis. He landed back at A. M. in November. 1918, and finishes with our class. With a purpose he leaves us. and we are sure a prom- ising career awaits him. President Winston County Club ; M Club ; Dairy Club : Vet Science Club ; Animal Husbandry Club ; Agricultural Club ; Member of Character Builders ' S. S. Class ' 15- ' 19 ; The Ommatidia; Private Co. F, 1015-16; Corporal Co. F, 1916-17; Private Co. E. William Davis Beery Georgetown, Miss. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Kind hearted, a good student, and a gentleman, that ' s him all over, Mabel! Bill glided into this old burg from the piney woods when we were all looking as green as snakes. He is a man with good common sense, combined with high ideals. He is gen- erous and modest and some times known to be studious. It is hoped that when as an engineer he performs some deed worthy of fame there will be some one at hand to record the feat, for it is certain that the world would never hear from Bill. We consider it needless to say what our wish is, but we are saying, Good Luck. Bill. Copiah County Club; Ox Drivers; M. A. S. E. : Lieutenant Company E (Resigned); U. S. N. R. F. Page Twenty-three

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Carl Benten Black Ethei, Miss. AGRICULTURE The world is my field, I have no home When tlic fn-shman class made their debut into the realms of a College career in 1915, little did they dream that one of their number would attain the heights reached by the subject of this sketch. Nub lias risen from the ranks of a humble freshman until he is now a powerful factor in college and a leader of men. He possesses a happy com- bination of lofty ideals, intelligence, and enthusiasm which equips him admirably for leadership. His appointment as Lieutenant Colonel, Corps of Cadets, is a mark of dis- tinction coveted by many. As President of the Senior class he has shown his ability to lead men in more ways than one. and as Business Manager of the Reflector he has dem- onstrated the keen business insight with which he is versed. lie does not always wear the dignified look that is to lie expected from one in his position hut that smile of his is known to have been the cause of many broken hearts. President of Senior Class; Life Secretary of Senior Class ; Lieutenant Colonel of Cadet Corps; Business Manager of College Reflector: Student Athletic Manager; Captain of Officers ' Club; President of Agricultural Clob: Vice-President Demosthenean Club: President Attala County flub; Secretary Campus Sunday School; George Rifle; Vet- erinary Science Club: Srudenl Council; Bomb Placer of Alley Thugs; Y. M. C. A.; In- active (tx Driver; Had Leading lady in Vanity Fair. Merwin McGehee Braxdon . .... Pinckneyville. Miss. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING • ' Friend without change; Playfellow without strife. Merwin, unlike the majority of our classmates, has worked his way through college. In spile of this fact he has always taken part in all phases of college activities, and when , -ailed upon he does his part. By his everlasting smile and kind words to everyone he has made untold numbers of friends since be landed at this institution. To show how popular and well thought of he is among the student body he was elected President of the Student Council by a popular vote, which is the highest honor that can be conferred upon a student at The Mississippi A. M. College. Merwin has proven his ability time and tune again by doing the things that were spoken of as impossible. By his determined mind, and unlimited amount of energy, we. Class ' 19, are glad to say. lie will succeed in any undertaking. Kappa Uplift at L. S. V. ; Shave-tail Club: Wilkinson County Club: officers Club Lieutenant Co. E; M. A. S. I- ' ..: Class football; President Student Council. 2nd Page Twenty-four