Missouri University of Science and Technology - Rollamo Yearbook (Rolla, MO)

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WALTER DOBBINS, Champaign, 111. ' A horse! ,1 hour! My khhfifn m far a horse!” Entered M. S. M. 05, Grubstaker. “Hess, “Hawrse, “Horse and wagon, etc., etc. A very gentle animal if properly treated, al- though he is somewhat addicted to making night hideous on Grubstaker Hill. Frequently attends School and at times deals in second-hand clothes. The Gmbstaker Side-show Politician, and aspires to follow in the footsteps of Croker, Tweed and others. Assaying “shark, and Prof. Copeland’s joy, He’s a good old boss alt the same, for there are few men that have his good-natured disposition. D. F. DON, Rock Island, III. ' 77ifVw ftulh no Jfojwr c nf sprerhJ Assistant in Mineralogy 08- ' 09. Class President r 06, RoUamo Board 08. Grubstaker. Don has asked us not to print any of his faults, because he wants to give his girl a “Rolls mo. M He can shut his eyes and tell you the composition of any rock under the sun. Is not called “Rcd, lr because by the time this book is out he wilt be bald, and people would not understand why he was so named. Don is sure a “Comical Cuss but he is a gentleman even if he is a Grubstaker BENJAMIN HARRISON DOSENBACH, K5, St. Louis. Mo. The f oiks who ui y that h» i n hi inti rrrtmniv nt riyhl ; ' sv fatten iH, amt nou } find Thai lav ft out of utjhi ' Varsity Base-ball Team 07 - 08. M. S, M. Minstrel T rmipe, A roly-poly Dutch tad. So small that he supports his name with difficulty. Entered the course in General Girl-ology, but is now specializing in one department in that subject. So fastidious in his dress that you would never suspect that he once wore wooden shoes. Reads Thermo for a pastime. Smiling eyes, happy disposition and n heart as large as his name.

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WILLIAM PANELS CLARK, S N, TBIT, Roll a, Mo. ’ ' ' ot th r iuki Tatknn I tiuM i n A h iltifttt hut itit Rolla High School. Entered M. S. M. 1906. Treas. Athletic Assn., 1908-09. Born and raised in Rolla and loves the country so well that he would fain leave this rural spot. Known for his pleasant disposition, and will even smile at his rivals. Expects to be Consulting Engineer for Watson Co. or John Hayes Ham- mond hasnU decided which. WILLIAM NEWTON CLARK, ATA f Jewell City, Kansas. So darnttf and at imhi I dead shot it ft t tipid ' s , U t with Am gcnltc sttuL II ouid ntd harm it sf artmi ti Baker University. Entered M. S. M. ' 07. Hellenic Club, “Grubstaker .” Willie has the will but will he? Aspires to be a chorus girl in “The Tenderfoot.” Often rumored that he would start a sorority at M. S. M, Has fitful tendencies to matrimony, but, as far as we know, is not married yet. Now ' s your chance, girls! On his arrival here at once entered exclusive circles of society, hut has since deserted them for the Society of Most Tender Age and Extreme Wealth. The pride of Kansas. J, CRAWFORD COMPTON, 5N, Independence, Mo. + 7 V fttim in antuinat for fierce was wakes error a fault and truth diwtnutvsy. ' 1909 Rollamo Board. Ordinarily silent and reserved, he needs the stimulus of opposition to make him express him- self. A man of keen perception and of blunt out- spoken nature. A thorough “plugger” in his first two years, but has recently developed into the most persistent fusser in School. Dotes on Geology and has recently been known to take notes thereon. Made his reputation as Conch of the Ladies 1 Basket- ball Team, 21

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THEODORE SAUNDERS DUNN, TTKA, Waukegan, HI. “ ' « mtturr hm ti twers than toe I ' d rathe kaie ryer than a natr. I’d tiit fa t have haitt tc. — Old Sony Lake Forest College. Entered M. S. M. ' 06. RoU lamo Board 1909. Pete has had varied experience as Reporter, Draftsman, Engineer, Lady Killer, etc. Never tires of relating thrilling adventures at Lake Forest. Plenty of nerve, but has an indisposition to work, hence switched to the Geology Option, and got stung. His redeeming feature has yet to be dis- covered. GEORGE ALBERT EASLEY, K A. TBTT, Lee ' s Summit, Mo. “ftu , h] th e Lord, lads, I ' m iftati y m hair the mmeyf’ Business Manager 1909 Rollamo, Business Manager 1909 Minstrel Troupe, President Tau Beta Pi ’08- ' 09, Track Team ' 03 - 04, Treasurer ‘07 Class. Warrens burg State Normal. An untiring and energetic worker at anything in which he is interested, and is still “all there 1 ' in spite of the great financial schemes with which he is associated. Will probably travel a great deal if he can ' t resist the temptation of financing moving picture shows in Alaska and Patagonia. A natural born farmer, and is fond of talking “hogs. ' 1 One year a country school master. Reputation rests on his ability to manage, make announcements, and agitate. Has figured out that a student ' s grade varies inversely as the square of the distance he seats himself from the Professor. VICTOR1ANO ELICANO, Masinioc, Zambales, P, I. ' SHU waters run deep. Iowa State College. Entered M. S. M. ' 06. Member of the Cosmopolitan Club, Eiicano is characterized by being a good student, good fellow, “good Phillipino. M Noted for attending strictly to his own business and for his reasoning powers. 2€i