Morris College - Hornet Yearbook (Sumter, SC)

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I p? One evening I was sitting in the shade of a large spreading oak near the placid waters of a quiet brook, contemplating the future of my classmates and myself. Much to my surprise 1 imagined I heard a calm and peaceful voice say to me: “Young man, cheer up! Gaze into the smooth waters of the brook and what you wish to know will be revealed to you.” Before I knew it I was gazing into the brook and like a mighty panorama the prophecy of the Class of ’37 was shown to me. First, Naomi Bradley appeared, standing in the yard of a funeral home in Houston, Texas. As I crossed into Louisiana I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Wilson Bradley covering the ■ state as a farm demonstrator. While driving in Alabama 1 saw Mr. Guy Pearson at Crossroads, decorating his show window a with a new line of spring suits. Stopping over in Georgia I found Mr. Isaiah Boone at Atlanta 'University as Professor of - Science. Coming over into South Carolina I was glad to see Miss Garna Mae Jackson as practicing physician in Georgetown. In the same state at Greenville, Miss Sadie Smith was doing social service . work, and at Pocalla Mrs. Iris McGlaughen was employed in First National Bank. Mr. Fred Ramsey and Miss Wiihemenia Ham had charge of the Savannah Grove High School. Mr. McCormick Norris had abandoned the teaching field and had gone into “star-gazing”. Mr. L. . C. Hanberry was in the dry cleaning business atSummerton. As I proceeded through the states of North Carolina and Virginia I saw none of my classmates again until I reached Washington. I). C. where Miss Brydia Tyndal and Miss Elizabeth Burton told me of their success as private secretaries in the House office Building. Mr. Titus Hastie, head of the department of ‘ dog making” at Howard University was doing nicely. Leaving New York via Pennsylvania, Ohio. Indiana, and stopping for a meal in Springfield, Illinois, Miss Boatwright was employed as nurse in the Quintuplet Hospital. Passing through the state of Missouri to Jefferson City I learned that Mr. Eugene Neal had invented a magic fluid that Mr. Joseph Davis could take when out of work and hungry. At Little Rock, Arkansas, I found Miss Etherine Thompson, Professor of Psychology and Mr. Wilson Pringle, Pincipal at Philander-Smith College- In Muskogee, Oklahoma. Miss Gardenia Garrick was situated in the Metropolitan Building, designer for a distinguished dress firm. Miss Catherine Bishop was owner of the Sound Wave Construction in the same city. In Topeka, Kansas, I found Mr. J. T. Bright managing a famous School of Elocution and Mr. William Muldrow preaching at Mt. Zion M. E. Church moving throngs of people by his renditions of spirituals at various intervals during his sermons. Miss Ethelnell Barton was enjoying herself as President of the Health Department in the suburbs of Kansas City, and Miss Mozetta Fleming was her co-worker as head of the Social Service Bureau in the same section. Do you wonder how it was that I happened to be traveling over such a vast territory. Well, much to my pleasure, the reflection in the brook revea'ed that I was a demonstrator for the Standard-Electrical Corporation. —Titus Hastie —Henry Zimmerman PAOK SEVEXTKKX

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R History of th V X indispensable' and Joseph During the fall of 1933 an observer might ha faces entering the portals of Morris College Campu inquire he would have learned that we hailed from ah ,.arts of eluding Elloree, Oswego, Sumter, Georgetown, Greenville, Bishop Timmonsville, Kershaw, Hopkins, Hartsville, Eastover, and Spartanburg. Then too, these tw | puzzling questions might have entered the observer’s mind: “Which part of the state was yielding up the best college material? and: “Could these “happy-go-lucky” children ever really becomtl serious students ?” We were bubbling over with such vague questions and answers as these: “What are you going to take?” “How many subjects can we take?” “I prefer teacher-training,” was offered by “Zet”, Mozetta Fleming. “Same for me,” joined in “Lil Ole Girl”, Sadie Smith, “Bill”, Wilhelmena.j Ham and Elizabeth Burton. “We’ll face Trigonometry and American Democracy”, said Brydia Tyndal. Isaiah Boone, and Iris Ladsen. “Mixed this year, straighten up next”, briefly added Gama] Mae Jackson. Well it was soon to be revealed that the Freshmen class of ’33 was to be an part of Morris College and it’s various activities William Muldrow, Wilson Bradley, Davis joined the Quintet and played a major role in representing Morris College during the sue-: ceding years. “Zint”, Henry Zimmerman, Eugene Neal, “Cagle”, J. F. Belton, all gave support to the football team, and later joined the baseball squad along with “Birdie”, Fred Ramsey. Despite the numerous “hard knocks” that come from inexperience, we passed from Freshmen to Sophomores almost before we knew it. Again, had the observer returned he would have noted we began the school term of 1934 with much more thoughtfulness and seriousness. Smooth sailing the first semester—too smooth I guess, for, at the beginning of the second semester Messers Campbell and Chick said. “We are going to change this”. Naturally we became frightened, for, although hours were not altered immediately we knew that it would not be long. However, the tenseness of the situation was relieved somewhat as members from our midst began to play more and more important roles in the school organizations, athletic teams, the Glee Club, Quartettes, plays, and other entertainments. ; By our Junior year—1935 Henry Zimmerman had proven himself the all around man of our class, always puttings his best forward in whatever he undertook. Iris Ladsen sobered somewhat when she changed her name to McLaughlin. “One degree, three hours and five subjects”, shouted Mr. Campbell. “Classes until four and more work”, came from Dean Booker. When our fright finally subsided enough, we looked at the situation seriously, trying to think of some remedy. Logic, ethics, and psychology were all used but to no avail. Five subjects we had to take, and hard work we had to do. Then came our Senior year. From our books we lifted our heads and asked our adviser: “Where do we go from here, Mr. McCain?” He advised us to use every moment of this last year advantageously, and let no opportunity to use our various talents slip by. We must not let this opportunity pass”, said Misses Bradley and Smith as they passed in their applications for membership in the Commercial Club. “Well I’ll contribute m.v little bit to basketball”, said “Pigeon”-Adeline Boatwright. “Get Brydia or Garna to type this off”, said Etehrine Thompson as she placed her article on file for the “Campus Voice”. From time to time our number would increase as a newcomer would join us. and we were happy to welcome as our last addition McCormick Norris from Winston-Salem. North Carolina. Now the curtains are nearly drawn on this four years of college drama. The last scene will be when our degrees are awarded to us, and as we receive them it will be with a great deal of pride— knowing that we are being justly rewarded for our hard work. We hope that we have not only made class history, but that we have added something definite and worthwhile to the history of Morris College. We go out now on the mission on which we are sent by President Pinson and Lis faculty—to show through our speech, conduct, and life work what four years of cultural and intellectual training and contact have meant to us. Thus, on May 26. 1937. it is with heavy—yet loyal hearts that we leave the curricular and extra-curricular activities of our Alma Mater. Reverent ly, with bowed heads we pass to our inevitable destinies. —Garna Mae Jackson .37 PAGK SIXTEEN

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r cQast Will and 1 estame v the Qlass of 1937 We, the seniors of Morris College, class of ’.'57, County of Sumter, City of Sumter. State of South Caiolina, are now at the end of our college career and are about to launch our ship out in life’s great sea. But before departing we wish to show our appreciation for the happy days we have spent here by willing to the Faculty and Cla3s of ’38 some personal articles as well a qualities which we hope will be of some use to you. To the Faculty we bequeath all the beautiful grounds and elaborate shrubbery on Morris College. To the Junior Class we grant the honor of occupying the first six rows of seats in Chapel. Miss Ethclnell Barton wills her galoshes to Miss Otelia Taylor. Mr. Jonas Bright leaves to Mr. David Hastie his speakeasy ability. Mr. VY ilson Bradley wills his ability to sing to Mr. George McCain. Mr. Jeff Belton leaves his green suit t Reverend Morgan. Miss Daisy Bright bequeaths her ability to march to Miss Carrie McCleary. Miss Adeline Boatright wills her technique to dress hair to Miss Marylin Dean. Miss Catherine Bishop wills her pocket-book to Miss Thelma Lewis. Miss Stelh Burgess wills her dignified manner to Miss Eliza Myers. Mr. Isaiah Boone bequeaths to Mr. James Harrington his ability to “filabust”. Miss Elizabeth Burton wills her brown suit to Miss Delphine McDaniel. Reverend J. W. Davis wills his bragging technique to Centry Prince. Mr. J. M. Davis leaves Miss Camille Moses to Mr. Irwin Taylor. Mr. Clarence Dubose wills his 194o Lincoln Zephyr to Mr. Leroy Hilton. Reverend E. C. Fogle wills the key to the commissary to Mr. Alvertus Montgomery. Miss Gardena Garrick wills her neat appearance to Miss Carrie Murray. Mr. I.uthei Handberry leaves to Mr. I). J. Marshal the ability to “jibe”, a good cigarette lighter, radj0 and nice looking girl friend. Miss Wilhemena Ham wills Room 2B to Miss Celestine Bacote. Miss Garna Jackson wills her scholastic ability to Miss Susie Pinckney. Mrs. Iris McLaughlin wills her old brown coat and her ability to sing to Miss Otelia Taylor. Mr. Wm. Muldrow bequeaths to his loved one. Miss Ethel Wells, his eye glasses, in case hers break. Mr. Norris wills his room to Reverend Everett. Mr. Guy Pearson leaves his patience to Mr. Taft Pleasant. Mr. Wilson Pringle wills his long head to Mr. Roland Blanding. Mr. Fred Ramsey leaves his proud walk to Mr. W. H. C. Bowen. Miss Sadie Smith wills her red coat and quietness to Miss Edith Humbert. Miss Brydia Tindal wills her pleasing personality and her little black coat to Miss Margaret Humbert. Mr. Henry Zimmerman leaves his artistic and athletic ability to Mr. Reynolds Davis. To the members of the Junior Class as a whole: It’s not the gifts that are given, but the spirit in which they are given. In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hands and seal, this 26th day of May. in the year of our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Thirty Seven. WITNESSES: Elizabeth Burton Gardena Garrick TESTATOR: Marie Bradley i w:k kiciitkkx