Newberry College - Newberrian Yearbook (Newberry, SC)

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exit PLATOON The sixth platoon, made up mostly of members of the old 8th, had the distinction of winning the Red Rooster more than any other platoon. Men of this platoon participated in a variety of activities on the cam- pus. Along the line of sports, Stelljes and “Shadrack” Watt are known for their prowess on the gridiron. Paul Smith made the varsity basketball team. From this platoon came the campus Sinatra, George Tyson. George was always on hand to croon at the local dances. In the production “Hit The Deck”, his rendition of “White Christmas” will long be remembered. In the line of entertainment, “Chick” Shiels also was outstanding while no one on the campus escaped his mimicry, his impersonation of notables was superb. Of course all members of the platoon admit that they owe their achievements to the constant care and watchfulness of Tommy (‘Mother”’) Thompson. Along the more serious lines, “Chick” has been sports editor of the last two NewBerrians and of the Jndian. He has also served as representa- tive on the campus for the Associated Press. 9 I

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FIFTA PLAS The “Singing Fifth” started the first semester right by winning the Red Rooster the first week and every other week consecutively until Christmas leave. J. W. (Bill) Mooney was platoon leader during that time. Continuing the same winning spirit, the platoon solicited about two thousand dollars in War Bonds during the Sixth War Loan Drive. The fifth is well represented in the field of sports. Football stars from the platoon included C. L. Norton and D. B. (Red) Miller, Jr. Again in basketball these two boys represented the platoon on the varsity. Norton was high scorer for the season; Miller was on the second team. Trainees in the fifth platoon come from both sides of the Mason- Dixon Line; however, the North dominates the South in numbers. The platoon has been under the leadership of J. W. Mooney, R. T. Pennington, and W. L. Meekins. Social Council representative was E. D. Passell. 90

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