Prairie View A and M University - Pantherland Yearbook (Prairie View, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 244 of the 1926 volume:

Because of his sincere interest in each of us, and the encouragement which he is ever ready to give, as a Gentleman, Christian, Leader, and Teacher, we dedicate this, the second volume of The Prairie to our beloved Acting Principal, P. E. Bledsoe, known to all as “Uncle Paul,” in this the 35th year of his service. P. E. Bledsoe 7Ae PRAIRIE 1926 The College. Page 11 College Classes. Page 37 Academy Classes, Page 103 Activities. Page 137 Favorites. Page 169 Athletics, Page 179 Alumni, Page 199 Advertisements. Page 209 prairie 1QZ6 In Memoriam Mrs. Lillian A. Shaw Porter Died December 19. 1925 IN MEMORIAM Frank G. Simpson, Class '26 Died April 23, 1926. COLLEGE HISTORICAL SKETCH Prairie View State Normal and Industrial College was founded by an act of the Legislature of the State of Texas, to provide for the organization and support of a Normal school at Prairie View. Waller County, Texas, for the preparation and training of Negro teachers. This act was approved by Governor Oran M. Roberts April 19, 1879. From the beginning the growth of the school has been steady: from a few teachers, a few small wooden buildings, and a small enrollment, to its present magnificent plant of about 50 modern buildings and equipment valued around $10,000,000.00, over 200 teachers and instructors, and an enrollment of approximately 1000 students from all parts of the state and country. The average enrollment of the summer session is also about 1000. That the school is fulfilling the aim and purpose for which it was established is fully attested to by the following facts: For nearly two generations the school has turned out thousands of men and women for leadership and useful citizenship. They are to be found engaged in every line of useful endeavor, not only throughout the State of 'Texas, but in other states as well. 'Two-thirds of the teachers in Texas are products of Prairie View. One of the characteristics of P. V. men and women is their loyalty to the state and country. Everywhere we see them taking the leadership which tends to establish good feelings between the races and to win the confidence and respect of all. Prairie View railway station on the H. B T. C. Railroad. The campus is situated 1 miles north of the station. is f VETERINARY H05FIIA1 MECHXKICAL 3UILCIXO HISTORICAL SKETCH—Continued During the World War Prairie View proved herself 100% loyal to her state and nation by the manner in which she responded to the call. Over 500 of her sons saw active service in France, many of them never returning—having paid the supreme price. Many of her fair daughters also took an active part in helping to win the war. The government, during the war. established an army training camp at Prairie View for the better training of the Negro soldier. After which an S. A. T. C. unit was established. Then after the signing of the armistice, the government established an R. O. T. C. unit, which is still maintained, under the direction of the War Department. In 1919 the standard of the school was raised and full college work was begun. B. S. degrees were offered in the courses of Education. Agriculture. Home Economics, and Mechanical Arts. The first college class to graduate was the Class of 1921. numbering 5. The Class of 1922 numbered 13. The Class of 1923 numbered 25. The Class of 1924 numbered 35. The Class of 192 numbered 50. and the Class of 1926 numbers 52. A school of Nurse Training was conducted and a large number of young women have graduated from that department. It is evident from the above that the wisdom and foresight and expectations of the great men who espoused the cause of education for the Negro in Texas, and who promulgated the passage of the act which gave birth to Prairie View . have been fulfilled. P� 0+ 4 1 ADMINISTRATION Voe i TEa T. E. Bank Library Prairie Via. A. k M. 011mm V m � • ... •••• tM ri� on� ON Cxccutivk Dcrartmcnt Au� T'N.Tr.� ft March 1 1926. To the Meabera of the Senior Clasu, Prairie View State Somal and Industrial Colley, Prairie View, Texas. This Is to congratulate you aa oemoero of the Senior Claaa of your college. I wlah for you and your aohool, the very beat tha futuro oan afford and I aa pleaeed to know that you have been able to publish thla, your first col lego annual alnoe 1917. I trust that nany aeabers of your raoe wll' aee fit to follow your example In the laudable effort to obtain an education. Yours very truly, Governor of Tea ’•o, Hon. T. O. Walton, President of College BOARD OF DIRECTORS F. M. Law President Byrd E. White Vice President S. G. BAILEY Secretary Mrs. J. C. George Walter Lacy Walter L. Booth H. C. Schumacher P. L. Downs. Jr. W. A. Wurzbach W. C. Boyett PRAIRIE VIEW COMMITTEE H. C. Schumacher P. L. Downs. Jr. W. C. Boyett OFFICIAL DEPARTMENT Napoleon B. Edward. B.S. Secretary to the Principal Editor of the Standard Clara C. Young Registrar Catherine I. McRobcrts Stenographer to the Principal Will H. Evans Dean of Men Roselle B. Herndon Assistant Registrar Harvey R. Turner. B.S. Assistant Treasurer Gertrude Williams Librarian Walter T. Daniels Clerk in Treasurer's Office Mrs. G. W. Collins Dean of Women Mrs. Estelle M. Greene Matron EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT i C. T. Cook. M.A. Emma E. Byais. B.S. Jessie E. King. B.S. Director of the Department of Associate Professor of Assistant Professor of Natural Sciences Natural Sciences Natural Sciences M. P. Carmichael. A.B. Mrs. Clara E. McMillan Mrs E. C. Ellison. B.S. Mrs. P.W. Sandcrs.B.S. Dean of the College Assistant Professor of Principal of the Teacher in Training and Director of the Social Sciences Training School Schrx l Department of Social Sciences. John W. Beverly. Jr.. A.B. Mrs. J. Mercy Johnson Mrs. J. A. Greene Director of Department of Assistant English Professor Associate English Professor English Page A EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT i H. B. Hudes Amodale Professor of Mathematics Jefferson Eugene Ruth Irene Clark. A.B. Grigsby. B.A., B.S. Assistant Professor of Head of the Depart- English ment of Education Chas. E. Carpenter. B.L.. M L., Head of the Department of Foreign Languages Es’elyn L. Johnson Assistant Professor of Mathenyctics Canis Annie DeWitt Benjamin H. Mills. Ski . Associate Professor of Professor of Militart Education Science and I at tics Zeno Wendell Carroll, B.A. Professor of Foreign Languages Pat ' MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT J. J. Abernathy. Director Mechanical Department) G. O. Sanders. Smith-Hughe Industrial Teacher trainer: C. L. Wilson. Assistant Director Mechanical Department; N. A. Jones. Chief Engineer: F. G. Fry. Assistant Engineer. D. W. Martin. Assistant Engineer: R. F. Johnson. Instructor in Shoemaking: D. F. Dailey. Instructor in lilacksmithing: A. J. Wallace. Assistant Instructor in Carpentry: Mrs. A. V. Mucklerov. Assistant Instructor in Tailoring. R. A. Henderson. Post Master; F. G. Rhone. Storekeeper; Alice Shields. Telephone Operator: A. Lewis. Machinist; A. Wallace. Instructor in Tailoring. Mrs. S. A. Johnson. Assistant Instructor in Printing: W. F. Williams. Foreman of Laundry; H. Farrell. Assistant in laundry; D. L. Wayne. Electrician; L. M. Gilmore. Assistant in luiundry. Page ji R. B. Atwood. B.S., A.B. ' Director of the Agricultural Department J. L. Lockett, B.S. J. M. Alexander. B.S. Professor of Farm Professor of Animal Crops and Soils Husbandry L. A. Potts. B.S. Itinerant Teacher Trainer E. B. Evans. D.V.M. Professor of Veterinary Science and Medicine Harvey G. Dickerson. Frank Arnold. B.S. Professor of Vocational Assistant Professor of Agriculture Animal Husbandry Ethel M. Phillips Stenographer to Agricultural Director PMta HOUSEHOLD ARTS DEPARTMENT Elizabeth C. May. B.S. Mac Bell Arrington Supervisor of Household Arts Department Associate Professor of Household Arts Mrs. Nellie B. Dillon Diana S. Dent Elcena F. Martin Bessie Middleton Associate Professor of Head of Domestic Art Assistant Professor of Teacher of Domestic Vocational Education Department Domestic Art Depart• Science ment Mrs. Amanda E. Johnson Mrs. A. B. Bowens Instructor of Millinery and Textiles Teacher of Domestic Science Page S3 SUBSISTENCE DEPARTMENT G. W. Buchanan M. A. Dillon Manager College Exchange Steward J. M. Colter A. R. Mill Martin Baker Second Cook Chief Cook K. T. Minton. B.S. Nannie Countee Bookkeeper of College Exchange Matron George F. Jones Mess Hall Checker and Stenographer J. P. Brown Clerk in College Exchange I. D. Greene Cook Pane 34 EXTENSION DEPARTMENT C. H. Waller. B.S. Head of Extension Department H. S. Estelle District Agent of the Extension Department e,„ c v Hunter S afr Supervisor Home Demonstration Agent Mrs. Leola Marguerite Richardson Secretary of the Extension Department Pmye MUSIC DEPARTMENT Mrs. Florence G. Chretien Director of Music J. H. Haywood Director of Band and Orchestra Gladyse C. Kinchcn Assistant Instructor of Music rape j6 SENIORS rage ft CLASS OF '26 The long appointed time has come To leave these cloistered trails. To meet no more in classrooms. Nor congregate in halls. We've wrestled with knotty problems. And laid obstacles low; So no doubt and fears alarm us, As out in the world we go. Through many years we've striven To reach our cherished goal. By arduous duties driven. Now peace rests in our souls. To our dear teachers and schoolmates We bid a fond adieu: And we ll ever remember the mandates Of our dear old Prairie View. From you we've learned good principles; No dastardly deeds nor tricks, So we go out Invincibles — The Class of 26. —L. Ursuline Roberts. Pagt 40 We Dedicate This Section To Professor Gaston O. Sanders. Sr.. B.S. Senior Class Advisor and Sponsor for the Prairie 26 Since our Freshman year. 1922-23, we have been under the supervision and guidance of Professor Sanders. Through all of our trials, tribulations, pleasures, and joys we have been able to get his untiring co-operation and wholesome advice. Pag 41 SENIOR OFFICERS J. Leslie Patton. Jr. President Priscilla Sykes Secretary Ernestine Turner Assistant Secretaru Malvina R. Sanders Pianist S. J. Thompson. Jr. Vice President Lcvester Richardson Annie M. Jingles reasurer Sergeant-at • Arms M. H. Watkins Chaplain Mrs. J. M. Alexander . Prairie View Candidate for B. S. degree in Education. She will always be seen , Quiet and dignified of mien. • Washington Irvin Alton : ' kendleton Candidate for B.S. degree in Mechanic Art. l:ootball 20. 21: Y. M. C. A. 24. 25. 26: Hub 16: Literary Society 24. 25; Captain Company B 26: Claw Historian 26. He now has too much avoirdupois to run Hut just the same he is full of fun. GRANDVILLE Anderson Montgomery Candidate for B.S. degree in Mechanic Art. Y. M. C. A. 24. 25. 26: P. M. U. 25. 26: Treasurer of the Band 25. 26: Treasurer of the P. M. U. 25. 26: College Band 25. 26: Baritone Soloist. You ought to see him prance, t hrough the maze of an intricate dance. Called: Sunshine Sammie. I'aifr 4,1 ALINB Archie Hempstead Candidate for B.S. degree in Education. Critic of Literary Society 24. 25: Vice President of the Kappa Nu 26: Y. W. C. A. 24. 25: Altus Collegiate 24. 25: Literary Society 24. 25; Kappa Nu 26. Skillful in sciences and arts. Also in wielding the Cupid’s darts.” Called: ”Lene.” Christine Archie Hempstead Candidate for B.S. degree in Education. Literary Society 24. 25: Y. W. C. A. 24. 25: Kappa Nu 26. A wonderful girl is our ”Chris Just ask G. D. He’ll tell you this. Called: “Louie.” William McKinley Cromon Austin Arthur Eldersville Candidate for B.S. degree in Agriculture. Y. M. C. A. 24. 25. 26: Literary Society 24. 25; Agricultural Club 26. ' Somewhat slow of speech, they say— Nevertheless he’s always gay.” Page u A' Grady Edward Barrens__________________________________ Gatesville Candidate for B.S. degree in Education. Baseball 2 . 24. 25. 26: Captain 25: Football 24. 25: Literary Society 24. 25: Frenchman 25. 26: Y. M. C. A. 25. 24. 25. 26: First Lieutenant Company A 26. Catches anything near center field. Also a wicked bat he slings. Called: “Ed. Booker I W BREMBRY Matador Candidate for B.S. degree in Agriculture. Football 24: Y. M. C. A. 22. 25. 24. 25. 26. President 26: Pres dent A ri-cultural Club 26: Literary Society 24. 25. At any time, day or night. He can tell you all about the Y. M. C. A.” Called: “Texas. Ruth Virgil Brown Beaumont Candidate for B.S. degree in Education. Literary Society 24. 25: Y. W. C. A. 24. 25: Kappa Nu 26. Ruthie is simply entrancing. With smiling lips and eyes ever dancing. Called: “Babe Ruth. 45 I Aline Archie Hempstead Candidate for B.S. degree in Education. Crilic of l iterary Society 24. 25; Vice President of the Kappa Nu 26: Y. W. C. A. 24. 25: Altus Collegiate 24. 25: Literary Society 24. 25; Kappa Nu 26. “Skillful in sciences and arts. Also in wielding the Cupid’s darts.” Called: “Lenr. Christine Archie Hempstead Candidate for B.S. degree in Education. Literary Society 24. 25: Y. W. C. A. 24. 25: Kappa Nu 26. A wonderful girl is our “Chris” Just ask G. D. He'll tell you this.” Called: ’Lovie William McKinley Cromon Austin Arthur Eldersville Candidate for B.S. degree in Agriculture. Y. M. C. A. 24, 25. 26: Literary Society 24. 25: Agricultural Club 26. “Somewhat slow of speech, they say— Nevertheless he’s always gay.” ! � « 44 Grady Edward Barrens _______________________________ Gatesville Candidate for B.S. degree in Education. Baseball 23, 24. 25. 26: Captain 25: Football 24. 25: Literary Society 24. 25; Frenchman 25. 26: Y. M. C. A. 23. 24. 25. 26: First Lieutenant Company A 26. “Catches anything near center field. Also a wicked hat he slings. Called: “Ed. Boom K T W. BREMBRY Matador Candidate for B.S. degree in Agriculture. Football 24: Y. M. C. A. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. President 26: Pres dent Agricultural Club 26: Literary Society 24. 25. “At any time, day or night. He can tell you all about the Y. M. C. A. Called: “Texas. Ruth Virgil Brown Beaumont Candidate for B.S. degree in Education. Literary Society 24. 25: Y. W. C. A. 24. 25: Kappa Nu 26. “Ruthie is simply entrancing. With smiling lips and eyes ever dancing Called: “Babe Ruth. 45 Ruby Laura Frances Burch ............................. Houston Candidate for B.S. degree in education. As:istant Secretary of Class 24: Chairman of Program Committee of Lit-erarv Sorely 24. 5: Y. W. C. A. 2V 24. 25. 26: Literary Society 24. 25: Kanna Nu 26. Whenever you wish for something worthwhile. Just ask Ruby for her ravishing smile.” Called: Dimples ” Jonathan Nathaniel Curtis Rockdale Candidate for B.S. degree in Agriculture. Y. M. C. A. 71. 25. 24. 25. 26; Literary Society 24. 25: Tennis Svn-H:cate 24. 25: Huh 26: Sergeant-at-Arms of the Hub 26: Agricultural Club 26. If you want to see him smite. Ask about Little Sis' and her style” Called: Big Room Johnnie Frutintial Mae Dedmon Austin Candidate for B.S.'degree in Fducation. Literary Society 25: Y. W. C. A. 25. 26: Kappa Nu 26: I rcasurcr of the Kappa Nu 26. ”While in the classroom we strove. Johnnie held a class of love.” Called: ” Dover Faye 46 Gerald Dorsey Waco Candidate for B.S. degree in Education. Y. M. C. A. 25. 24. 25. 26: Literary Society 24. 25. ‘ There is only one subject that he knoil's well. Ask 'Chris’ and see if she’ll tell.” Called: ‘Dors.’’ Mrs. Louise Hilda Sweeney Edward Prairie Vieiv Candidate for B.S. degree in Education. Millinery Trade Course 24. 25; Nautilus Club 24. 25 26; Literary Society 25. If you are looking for a real hard worker. C all on her. she is no shirker.” Called: “Lovey” Mrs. Lucile Lewis Evans Prairie View Candidate for B.S. degree in Education. Literary Society 24. 25; Y. W. C. A. 24. 25; Nautilus Club 25. 24. 25. 26: Kappa Nu 26. “She is always willing to lend her aid. And she always proves a dear, dear friend.’’ Called: 4 Little Doc.” '«««■ v Rochelle Bruce Foreman Alexia Candidate for B.S. degree in Agriculture. Y. M. C. A. 22. 25, 24, 25. 26: Literary Society 24. 25: Second Lieutenant Company .. 25: Captain Company D 26: Hub 26: Agricultural Club 26. A wonderful little fellow is our Rochelle, In scholastic attainments he doth excel Called: Slick.” Bertha Louise Fisher Marshall Candidate for B.S. degree in Education. Literary Society 24. 25: Y. W. C. A. 22. 25. 24. 25. 26: Kappa Nu 26: Chairman of the Discipline Committee of the Kappa Nu 26. “Very quiet, but oh! She can trip a light fantastic toe. Called: -Bert” Zelema Mae Grimes .. . Cuero Candidate for B.S. degree in Home Economics. Y. W. C .A. 22. 25. 24. 25. 26; Literary Society 24. 25: Home Economics Club 24. 25. 26: Kappa Nu 26. Never dull or grouchy is she. That’s why we all like her. C? Called: Reddy. Pa« 4 William G. Humphrey Chandler. Okla. Candidate for B.S. degree in Agriculture. U. S. Veteran: Federal Government Trainer: Agricultural Club 26. He has made it his daily toil. To learn all about the soil. s Ira Theodore Hunter Prairie View Candidate for B.S. degree in Education. Football 20. 21. 22. 25. 24. 25: Baseball 21. 22. 25. 24. 25. 26: Y. M. C. A. 21. 22. 25. 24. 25. 26: Literary Society 24. 25: Frenchman 25. 26: Basketball 22. 25. 26: Captain Company A 21: Chaplain of the Junior Class of 25. Football, baseball— any kind of ball. In athletics Fed' excels them all. Called: Buster. Curtis J. Jbi R Tatum Candidate for B.S. degree in Agriculture. Literary Society 24. 25: Y. M. C. A. 25. 24. 25. 26: Second Lieutenant Company D 26: Agricultural Club. Neither a dude nor a ladies' man. He'll do for you all that he can. rafe 49 J. A. Maceo Johnson ............................... Palestine Candidate for B. S. degree in Hducation. Baseball 22: Male Quartet. Choral Club and Choir 21. 22. 25. 24, 26: P. M. U. 26: Y. M. C. A. 21. 22. 25. 24. 26: Assistant Secretary of the Y. M. C. A. 25. 24: I ennis Syndicate 24, 26: Director of Sales “Prairie” Staff 26. lie is never the hearer of doleful news. He is known as I'he Prescription for the Blues.' Called: ' Mr. Red.” Annie Mai Jingles Hempstead Candidate for B.S. degree in Hducation. I iterary Society 24. 25: Class Musician 25: Kappa Nu 26: Y. V. C. A. 2 5. 24. 25. 26: Knights of the Pen 26: Altus Collegiate 24. 25: President of the Y. W. C. A. 25. 26: President of the Kappa Nu 26: Vice President of the Knights of the Pen 26: Y. W. C. A. Representative to the International Conference 24. 25 . Sergeant-at-Arms Class 26: Secretary of the 1.iterary Society 24. Just as hells jingle their merry chimes. So is she. happy at all times.” Called: Baby Ann.” Cleopatra Kilpatrick «... . ... .Prairie View Candidate for B.S. degree in Home Economics. Literary Society 24. 25: Y. W. C. A. 24. 25. 26: Kappa Nu 26: Home Economics Club 24. 25. 26. The motion will unanimously pass. That she is the Baby of the class.” Called: ”Baby Cleo.” Page y Vesta Ulrica Leathers ..._______________ .... Corpus Christi Candidate for B.S. degree in Education. Literary Society 24. 25; Y. W. C. A. 24. 25. 26: Kappa Nu 26. She may not be a carpenter, his art she may lack. We ll all say she knows how to well handle a rack. Called: Tip. Otis Anthony Mason .. Stoneham Candidate for B.S. degree in Agriculture. Football 22. 25. 24. 25; Second Lieutenant Company B 26: Y. M. C. A. 25. 24. 25. 26: Sergeant-at-Arms of the Junior Class 25: Agricultural Club 26: Literary Society 24. 25. He may not be much of a sprinter. Hut on the ‘Grid' he is a crackshot center Called: Stone. Mrs. Helen Ruth Mills Prairie View Candidate for B.S. degree in Education. Nautilus Club 25. 26; Kappa Nu 26: Literary Society 25. Neither quiet nor demure. Yet full of fun. that's sure. Called: Ann. J. Leslie Patton. Jr. Dallas Candidate for B.S. degree in Education. Y. M. C. A. 25. 24. 25. 26: Literary Society 24. 25: Secretary of the Sophomore Class 25; Vice President of the Junior Class 25: Second Lieutenant Adjutant 25: Band 24: President of the Senior Class 26: Major of R. O. T. C. Battalion 26: Hub 26: Humor Editor of the Prairie” 26: Member of Student Council 26. A Major in all of his dignity he is. Elsewhere are found his major interests.“ Called: Pat. Gladys Dorothy Porter . _ Beaumont Candidate for B.S. degree in Education. Literary Society 24. 25: Y. W. C. A. 24. 25. 26: Kappa Nu 26: Law Committee of the Kappa Nu: Assistant Editor of the “Prairie 26. “We call her affectionately. Mama Jew. She is always loving like a mother, too.“ Called: “Mama Jew. Algie Ethel Price Victoria Candidate for B.S. degree in Education. Literary Society 24. 25; Y. W. C. A. 24. 25. 26: Kappa Nu 26. “Some say father. some say mother. But ‘Little Sis always says Little Brother.' Called: “Little Sis. Levester v. Richardson Queen City Candidate for B.S. degree in Education. Y. M. C. A. 22. 25. 24. 25. 26; Literary Society 24. 25: First Lieutenant Comapny A 26; Treasurer of the Senior Class of 26. He may not coo like a dove. But his eternal subject is love. Called: Brother Puck. Lenora Ursuline Roberts Austin Candidate for B.S. degree in Education. Y. W. C. A. 22. 25. 24. 25. 26; Literary Society 24. 25; Altus Collegiate 25. 24; Choir 24. 25. 26: P. M. U. 25. 26: Kappa Nu 26: Knights of the Pen 26; Treasurer of the Y. W. C. A. 25: Reporter for the Altus Collegiate 25. 24: For the Knights of the Pen 26: Member of the Student Council 26. “Her ambition and constant thirst, Is to be another Fannie Hurst. Called: Mollie. Judson W. Robinson Houston Candidate for B.S. degree in Education. Y. M. C. A. 22. 25. 24. 25. 26: Literary Society 24. 25: Treasurer of the Junior Class of 25: Second I.ieutcnant Company A 25; Captain connected with the R. O. T. C. Staff 26: President of the Debating Team. 25. 26: Business Manager of the “Prairie” 26: Hub 26: Secretary of the Student Council 26. “He'll conquer all in the realms of law. With reasoning without a flaw. Oiled: Gay ten. I'ajtr 5J Powdrill Justice Ronve .................................. Jasper Candidate for B.S. degree in Agriculture. Y. M. C. A. 21. 22. 2 . 24. 25. 26: Literary Society 24. 25: Tennis Syndicate 24. 25: Agricultural Club 26: Second Lieutenant Company C 24; First Lieutenant Company C 25; Captain Company A 26. An officer in the R. O. T. C. is he, hut you'll find him as nice as can he. Called: Flip. Gaston O. Sanders. Jr. Prairie View Candidate for B.S. in Education. Y. M. C. A. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 25. 24. 25. 26; Band 19. 20. 21. 22. 25. 24. 25. 26: Orchestra 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 25. 24. 25. 26: f ootball 25. 24. 25; Basketball 22. 25: l.iterary Society 24. 25: President of the Junior Class of 25; President of the Hub 26; P. M. U. 25. 26: Second Lieutenant Company A 22: Second Lieutenant Band 25: Captain Commander of the Band 26: Assistant Director of the Band 26; Editor in-Chief of the Prairie' 26: Vice President and E'ounder of the Student Council 26. Our annual this year is a success, Because of his working with a zest. Called: Cos Malvina Rose Sanders _ Prairie View Candidate for B.S. degree in Home Economics. Y. M. C. A. 22. 25. 24. 25. 26: Literary Society 24. 25; Home Economics Club 25. 24. 25. 26: Kappa Nu 26; Class Musician 24. 25. 26: White Rose Club 20. 21. 22. 25. 24. 25: President 25: Supervisor 25: State President of the White Rose Clubs 25: Member of the Student Council 26. If making a home is her ambition. We re sure she’ll well fill the position Called: Nell. I «e $4 OCA9 Holloway Charles Sells Houston Candidate for B.S. degree in Education. Loot ball 25. 24. 25: Y. M. C. A. 25. 24. 25. 26: Literary Society 24. 25: Captain Company B 21: First Lieutenant Staff 26: President of the Hometown and County Clubs Association: President of the Houston Club: President of the Student Council 26. On the gridiron one of his joys. Was to put pep into the boys ' Called: Big Tany. Frank Gufff.y Simpson Palestine Candidate for B.S. degree in Education. Y. M. C. A. 25. 24. 25. 26: Literary Society 24. 25: Second Lieutenant Company C 24: First l ieutenant Company D 25: Captain: Supply Officer 26. He can give you the right book without varying. For he's a rising young librarian. Called: Simp ( i ADYS MAYME Si i WART Calvert Candidate for B.S. degree in Education. Literary Society 24. 25; Law Committee of the Kappa Nu 26: Y. W. C. A. 24. 25. 26: Kappa Nu 26. They call her 'Copenhagen' but she's never blue. And if you ever see her you'll say so. too. Called: Copenhagen. Pag S3 Florence Lillian Princella Sykes Houston Candidate for B.S. degree in Education. Y. W. C. A. 23. 24. 25. 26: Literary Society 24. 25: Knights of the Pen 26; Kappa Nu 26; Secretary of the Class 24. 26: Treasurer of the Literary Society 25; Column Editor for the Knights of the Pen; Y. W. C. A. Librarian 25. 26; Member of the Student Council 26. If nobility were known by what you Jo, Then our 'Prince' would be a princess true. Frank Willie Thomas San Antonio Candidate for B.S. degree in Education. Y. M. C. A. 23. 24, 25, 26: Literary Society 24. 25; Knights of the Pen 26; President of the Sophomore Class 24; President of the Bible Training Class 24; Secretary of the Knights of the Pen 26; Captain of the Basketball team 22. 23; Basketball 22. 23; Yell Leader 24. 25. 26; Tennis Syndicate 24. 25. 26. “With his great ambition we sympathize, For when it comes to strutting, he takes the prize. Called; Bobbie. Samuel J. Thompson, Jr................- 4k Bryan Candidate for B.S. degree in Agriculture. Football 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25: Y. M. C. A. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26; Literary Society 24. 25: Hub 26: Chaplain of the Hub 26; Vice President of the Senior Class of 26; Vice President of the Agricultural Club 26; Agricultural Club 26: President of the Bible Training Class 26: First Lieutenant Company B 26; Class Prophet 26: Athletic Editor of the Prairie’' 26; Assistant Secretary of the Student Council 26. A cheery little sprite, oh very I Makes everyone about him so merry Called; Sam. Page 36 Ruby Lois TOWNSEND Victoria Candidate for B.S. degree in Home Economics. Y. W. C. A. 23. 24. 25. 26: Literary Society 24. 25; Home Economics Club 24. 25. 26: Secretary of l.iterary Society 25: Kappa Nu 26. Ruby is a pirate bold, Who defies young men, their hearts to hold. Called: Kupid. Ernestyne Pauline Turner ____________________________ Victoria Candidate for B.S. degree in Education. Y. W. C. A. 23. 24. 25. 26: Literary Society 24. 25; Kappa Nu 26; Assistant Secretary of the Senior Class of 26. A dainty miss, so petite. That brings all hearts to her feet. Called: ' eckles. Lucelustine Cornelia Walker Austin Candidate for B.S. degree in Education. Literary Society 25: Y. W. C. A. 25. 26: Kappa Nu 26. If you want to keep your heart safe, they say. You better keep it out of Lucelustine s way. Called: Lu. t'agr V Piccola Victoria Walker ______________________ . ... Austin Candidate for B.S. degree in Home Economics. Y. W. C. A. 25. 24. 25. 26: Literary Society 24. 25: Home Economics Club 24. 25. 26: Secretary of the Junior Class of 25: Secretary of the Sunday School 25. 26; Kappa Nu 26: Secretary of the Kappa Nu 26; Y. W. C. A. Librarian 26: Member of the Student Council 26. 11 She needs no help nor memonics. To tell you all about home economics. Called: Pic. ( BDAR A. Walton Somerville Candidate for B.S. degree in Agriculture. Y. M. C. A. 22. 25. 24. 25. 26; Literary Society 24. 25; P. M. U. 25: Knights of the Pen 26: Agricultural Club 26: Treasurer of the Y. M. C. A. 26: Secretary of .the Agricultural Club 26: Second Lieutenant Company A 26: Member of the Student Council 26. “A veritable sheik, dapper and gay. Quite a lady killer, they all say. Called: “Nap. Mark Hanna Watkins Houston Candidate for B.S. degree in Education. Y. M. C. A. 22. 25. 24. 25. 26: Literary Society 24. 25: Altus Collegiate 25. 24: Hub 26: Secretary of the Y. M. C. A. 26: Secretary-Treasurer of the Hub 26: Captain Staff 26. ‘ Sombre, staid, reserved, sedate. But not a prig at any rate. Called: A Lincoln. � •«« a Snodih Morins Wright Ko.sm Candidate for B.S. degree in Home Economics. Y. W. C. A. 25. 24. 25. 26: Reporter for Y. W. C. A. 25. 24; Literary Society 24. 25: Home Economic Club 24. 25. 26: Treasurer of the Home Economics Club 24. 25: Kappa Nu 26. She has chosen for her future life. To he an ideal housewife Called: Birde Lillie Mabel Louise Young Jefferson Candidate for B.S. degree in Education. Y. W. C. A. 22. 25. 24. 25. 26: Literary Society 24. 25: Kappa Nu 26: Assistant Editor Prairie” Staff 26. A sweet young lady is our P. V. Jada. She makes friends with everybody. Called: Jada. Jesse. Edward Bu'iler Winona Candidate for B.S. degree in Education. Y. M. C. A. 25. 24. 25. 26: Literary Society 24. 25: First Lieutenant Company E 24; Member of the Student Council 26. He never shows a yellow streak. For he’s a courageous sort of a fellow.” Called: Juicese Buteler. Page 39 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 26 The history of the Class of '26. the sixth College Class, is one of gradual development and expansion. The steps of its achievements are regular: each of the four years of its growth shows a graduation of accomplishments rising from those of the preceding years. During the first year, beginning September 19. 1922. there were no outstanding activities to show the Class' participation to any great extent in much of the College life tending toward scenic effect or exhibition: there were no dramatic performances, few pinnacles of athletic career attained, little to show the best interest in military affairs, and to find any cynosures in that part of the College world purely sociable would require a stretch of detail and distortion of facts. However, this was not a year of listlessness and the quietness on the part of the Fresh men. involved no negligence nor culpability. This was a year passed in the wilderness of preparation: the Class was gaining grasp of the finer qualities of the College. The individual members were developing sympathetic and recipient attitudes, those attributes which were to make for adjustment to the changed life. The Class during this year was under the administration of Weldon Williams as President and Professor G. O. Sanders. Supervisor. September 17. 192). dawned upon a group of people quite diminished in number from the 119 of the previous year. The Sophomores were not very different from the Freshmen. There was still a continuation of the foundation laying already begun: hence, in order to get a clear picture of the Class throughout this term one may reflect upon the specter of the term of 22-‘2). adding sufficient erudition to determine the mental change resulting from a year of College training. The main entertainment given exclusively for the Class was a repetition of the previous year’s picnic. Leaders for this year were Frank W. Thomas. President, and Professor G. O. Sanders. Supervisor. It was early autumn. 1924. the curtain which closed the last of the Sophomore term, opened for the Junior act. Fifty-three bright and happy characters, with faces illuminated by the enthusiasm of a third year in college, pose on the stage. Out of the excavation of the first year and above the foundation of the second, begins to rise, the frame work of an edifice, destined to stand before the eyes of the world's observation. The athletic post stands firmly during the foot ball season, taking on the manly art of the grid-iron and finally becoming covered with fame. During the baseball season, the representation was most successful. Five vessels of the varsity fleet flew the Junior flag during the fall, and two during the spring, one of which also sailed under the Captain's colors. The Yell Leader for this year was also of the Junior Class. There were six cadet officers in the cadet corps from the Junior Class, one of whom was adjutant. There were no shortcomings on the stage, for on the night of February 21. 1925. the Juniors presented a romance comedy. “At the Lnd of the Rainbow. ' in which dramatic ability was displayed on a worthy scale. The Junior-Senior Prom. April 25. 1925. is said to be the most exquisite and well arranged entertainment of its kind � n the history of the school, displaying the social talent of the Class. 'The entertaining qualities of the Juniors were fully manifest on this unique occasion. College night. May 16. 1925. brought out the stars, for on this evening. Junior dignity was found along with delineation in dress. The Class was directed during this year by G. O. Sanders. Jr.. President, and G. O. Sanders. Supervisor, until his duties called him away from the school. He was succeeded by Dean A. J. Johnson for the remainder of the year. Much credit has been reflected upon this administration. On May 26. 1925. with commencement tunes filling the college air. the curtain was drawn to a close on act three. “ ’Tis distance lends enchantment to the view And robes the mountain in its azure hue. So it is with the actors now in the cast of our drama; they are so close to the focusing lens Page On that a dear perspective can hardly be warranted. We must, however, get the best possible view of them, ere they make their final egress. September 16. 1925. fifty-two seniors, eager and inspired by the proximity of the graduation goal, registered for the final act. With all the seriousness of their situation crystallized in their minds they gave their efforts to the making of a complete year. The first object of accomplishment was giving a successful beginning to the college annual: this they did to their honor, although there was a great financial undertaking to carry out and a big business operation to perform. On December 15. 1925. the class presented a series of comedies and gave the proceeds to the annual fund. In the annual campaign the senior percentage was perfect, and in the popularity contest freshman margin was very slight, the seniors losing by a very few votes due to a delay in returns from tickets. For the “Most Loyal Girl” of the school. Miss Malvina Sanders was selected. The first semester proved favorable to intellectual achievements, for fourteen Seniors appeared on the honor roll. Mr. Rochelle Foreman having the highest average of 5 4-5 grade points. At the beginning of the second semester. President J. Leslie Patton. Jr., and Professor G. O. Sanders. Advisor, began emphasizing the close at hand obligations so necessary for every Senior to meet well prepared, livery Senior concerned himself with completing his required number of college credits and the preparation of his thesis. Now all activities point to graduation. A hopeful and unique year draws to its eventful close. Let us now leave the Seniors to their subsequent world of individual responsibilities. May every morning bring a noble chance, May every chance bring out a noble knight.” WASHINGTON IRVIN ALTON. 26. Lyceum FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE “PRAIRIE” FEBRUARY 1. 1926 Starting Capital $ 00.00 Surplus 000.00 Assets 0000.00 1 labilities 00000.00 Total Working Capital $ 00000.00 Received from Popularity Contest S 27.00 Received from Senior Class 79.00 Paid by Frank Thomas as a bribe to win place as Most Handsome Boy 10.00 Proceeds of moving picture show 3.00 Sale of annuals netted ________ . - .... 22.00 Proceeds of crap game in annual office 9.00 Received from Freshman Class to keep from being represented as Greenhorns ......................... ... ... .97 Donation from Professor Whittaker .03 Received from Mr. N. B. Edwards typewriter in hock 45.00 Proceeds of milk and cream stole and sold 21.52 One stamp sold .02 Moneys from embezzlements and swindling 974.63 Awarded in lawsuit against Professor N. B. Edward for hocking his typewriter 8.546.68 A note held on Professor Carrol's and Professor Carpenter’s cars, together 4.00 Total cash on hand___________... $9,406.62 Total cash on hand $9,406.62 Audited by: B. F. Harrison. C. W. Lewis. I. A. Reece. H. R. I urner. Wm. Ross, W. T. Daniels, and Jonathan Curtis. Janitor. The Prairie Office. The scene of many a hard-fought battle with underclassmen. FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE “PRAIRIE FEBRUARY 1. 1926 Expenditures: One trip to Houston. J. W. Robinson $ 6.00 (Would have been more, but he rode the rods.) One chair repaired (broken over L. T. Allen’s head in meeting) 97.00 Stolen by Gaston Sanders. Jr. ..... 4.000.00 Paid to Sakowitz Bros, (suit and furnishings for business manager) 85.00 Damage done to Professor Sanders' Ford (while in use for annual) 890.00 Lost in poker game 250.00 Lost on football game 75.00 Trip to Dallas. J. L. Patton (walked home and kept the money | 25.00 Paid to A. C. Teal for damage done to camera in taking Professor Lockett’s picture 50.00 Miscellaneous bribes ... 600.00 Hush mouth money paid to Miss Maggie Brown _________________ .05 One Packard Straight Eight for use of editor and business manager 5.000.00 Paid to Service Engraving Co. .67 Paid to E. L. Stock Printing Co. 1.06 Paid to G. W. Buchanan, for cow ...._________________ 3.76 For cow fed 185.96 To steel shop for iron boot to kick W. H. Harrison out of annual 868.58 Salary to Maceo Johnson for managing sales campaign in which five books were sold ________________________ 9.89 To B. Schwarz Son. for straw hat for business manager 1.98 Chewing gum and candy for staff . .._____________ —____ 76.96 Emergency bribe to stop up leak 488.00 Paid auditors, plus a Chesterfield for janitor .. 300.00 Final return from sale of books _________________ ... 68.00 Expenditures—Total ... $23,906.79 Capital $9,406.62 Below the board—Total $14,500.27 Sentences pronounced in Waller County Court: Judson Robinson—highway robbery 1 5 years Gaston Sanders—daylight robbery 14 years Leslie Patton—grand larceny 13 years Annual Staff—swindling, embezzling, and murder 5 years each Page 6j FIRST GRAND REUNION Op The CLASS OF 1926. On ALUMNI DAY. 1 9 3 6, At PRAIRIE VIEW COLLEGE CAMPUS For Further Information Write to the Office of the Principal. JUNIORS P ge 63 JUNIOR OFFICERS A. E. Alton President Juanita Williams Gus Jonhs Secretary Chairman Treasury Committee A. C. Arterbhrry Vice President W. Amhrson Veora Johnson I reasuru Committee Treasury Committee N. K. Kennedy Chaplain Tarry Gibson Sergeant at-Arms Page 66 Arthur E. Alton. Kendleton. President Junior Class 26; Second Lieutenant. “Little Mun. Agriculture. WAYNE Amerson. Vallejo. Calif. Associate Editor and Art Editor Prairie '26: Treasury Committee; Class Advertiser. California. Education. TALLIE ANDERSON. Montgomery. Sugar Dish. Education. Claudius G. Armstrong. Cuero. Gail. Education. Augustus C. Arterberry. Sherman Vice President Junior Class '26; Second Lieutenant. Gus. Mechanic Arts. Page 67 Hazel Banks, Beaumont. Punch.” Education. Mrs. Mabel V. Beverly. Prairie View. Chairman Sick Committee; Nautilus Club. Education. Ethel G. Biles, Austin. ■Pansy. Education. Jesse W. Bowens, Navasota. Fat Crack. Education. Mrs. Laura E. Franklin Brown. Prairie View. Graduate Nurse 21: Vice President of Nautilus Club. Page 68 Ruby VERGIL Brown. Beaumont. Tiny.” Home Economics. Thomas H. Burton. Bcenham. Football 24. 25: Baseball 24. 25. ’26. Country. Education. Ernestine Byias. Victoria. “Steen. Education. Cleopatra Buchanan. Prairie View. “Tom. Education. Dovie Cain. Manor. Duck. Education. ! � «« dp Job Lee Campbell. Jr.. I ay lor. 00 ur Joer Education. Nina Mae Chapin. Houston. Publicity Manager of Prairie 26; Cha .r man of Entertainment Committee. Baby 0 Education. Martha E. Crooms. Houston. Mat.00 Education. Elnora O. Cunningham. Vaco. Nora,00 Education. Anna Bell Davis. Waco. 00 Snookum.00 Home Economic t agt 70 Mildred Davis. Hempstead. “Millie.” Education. Mrs. A. Taminnia Dickerson. Prairie View. President of the 'Knights of the Pen:’ Parliamentarian of the Nautilus Club. Education. Mrs. Alma Evans. Prairie View. Vice President of the Nautilus Club. Education. Martha Lee Fobbs. Fort Worth. “Bobbie.” Education. Murry F. Fortson. Centerville. ”Fordy Agriculture. Page 71 r « William J. Franks, Sour l.ake. Football 21. 22. 23. 24. ’25; All Conference Tackle I'S. 24; All-Conference End ’25. ”Big Pole. Mechanic Arts. Tarry E. Gibson. Navasota. Sergeant-at-Arms. Education. Beulah Jeweldine Green. Wichita Palls Bill.” Education. DOLR1S M. FI ALL. Taylor. Assistant Editor Prairie ’26. Doll baby. Education. IRA D. FIarrison. Prairie View. Captain; Assistant to the Commandant. Dirty Red Education. Page 7 Walter H. Harrison. Texarkana liad Order. Education. ' James Phrnot Hillsman. Jr., Houston. Class Pianist. Cupid. Education. A. B. Johnson. Taylor. Male Quartette. “Huss Education. Veora E. Johnson. Navasota. Treasury Committee. Veer Education. GUS JONES. Madisonville. Assistant Business Manager Prairie 26: Chairman of the Treasury Committee. “Snibler. Agriculture. a Page 73 Norman K. Kennedy. Kilgore. Chaplain. Preacher ’ Agriculture. Leroy R. Kirkpatrick. Sherman. Captain. “Kirk.” Education. Ira W. Lawson. Sour Lake. “Tadpole.” Mechanic Arts. Annie Louise Lorant. Port Arthur. “Ann. Home Economics. Eunice C. Lumpkins. Houston. “Sugar.” Eudcation. Page 74 Alberta E. Mack. Beaumont. Mackr Education. Lorine E. Matthews. Parsons. Kan. Assistant Secretary: President of Class: Dramatic Club. Home Economics. Hiram J. McKinley, Somerville. lack.' Education. Jessie T. Murray. Austin. School Pianist. • « I _ _ 99 Love. Education. Saora Eulalia Myers. Galveston. Little Bit. Education. Pw 75 Otto Nobles. Cuero. ' Xotto.” Education. LEIDA O'Neil. Houston. Secretary to Bible Teachers Training Class. I( f 9 Lee. Education. Katie Nadene Page. Elmo. Spor Education. Louie Pierson. Jefferson. Agriculture. Willie R. Pollard. Sour Lake. Captain Varsity Football Team '25. Snug.” Mechanic Arts. Pagt 76 Bertha A. PROCELLA, Nacogdoches. Assistant Secretary to Sunday School. Dimples. Education. Emerson C. Scott. Dallas. Horny. Education. Majorie Simpson. Victoria. Simpr Education. Louise Agnes Taylor. Longview. Babie. Home Economics. Edna Terrell. Houston. Bobbie. Education. Page 77 B. Frank Thomas. Marshall. Frenchie Agriculture. Dicy B. Thompson. Chappel Hill. Education. Seth Toney. Austin. “Reggie.’’ Agriculture. Frederick C. Turner. Caldwell. “ Ragan.’’ Agriculture. Willie Mae Watkins. LI Paso. “Billie.’’ Education. Page 7 Bernice Marie Williams. Austin. “Snooks.” Education. Eva Dell Williams. Beaumont. Education. Juanita Williams. Dallas. Secretary Junior Class ’26. ”Nita Education. % I’oat 7v JUNIOR CLASS POEM Some three years ago ere yet our dreams Had been wise and clever Of solving calculus and writing themes, Of tying friendships hard to sever. We came to seek that goal so bright An education we must get: Success acquired by skill and might. Such persons we all have met. And now we look off into the horizon. A vision of our goal we see: A beautiful vision of our greatest ambition— Strive on. strive on—say we. —Wayne Amerson. Class 1927. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY September 16. 1923. we. 171 strong, launched off into one of the greatest undertaking of our thus far spent short lives, entering the welcoming doors of Prairie View College as Freshmen. Green and Lucky. We were soon brought together as a class and elected B. F. Gilmore, president: Leroy Kirkpatrick. vice president: Bertha Procella. secretary: and J. L. Wortham, treasurer, as our officers for the year, with Mr. J. M. Alexander, appointed by the faculty, as supervisor. Although energetic and untiring we heard the ringing call of our books loudly above school activities, and as a result we spent our first year working toward the goal of knowledge. Days rolled by. adding to our timid, puny minds that degree of sophistication so readily acquired by all Freshmen. Being absorbed in our duties and labors, we. such a peaceful and happy group, were reluctant, when the time came to part and go to our various homes for the summer. Although joyously spent, our summer could not measure up to the enjoyment and interest found in Old P. V.. so in September we returned to continue our undertaking. This time, because of the number fallen by the wayside overbalancing the new additions, we numbered but 100. Mr. P. W. McCrec was appointed as our supervisor, and with the aid of Leroy Kirkpatrick, president: Augustus Arterberry, vice president: Faye Durden, secretary: Lorine Matthews, assistant secretary: J. L. Wortham, treasurer: and Ira D. Harrison, sergeant-at-arms, we endeavored to progress, but lo! we were dissatisfied and we stood at a standstill. Feeling that it would be an injustice to the class to continue serving them when his time was divided with the Science Department, of which he was head. Mr. McCree offered his resignation. Again without a leader, the faculty came to the rescue and appointed Miss Precious Pearl Cunningham. Under her direction we staged a first class reproduction, Followed by Fate. which was both a financial and entertaining success, l opping our school year off with a picnic we were again parted for a short while. With our goal still in mind we returned September 16. 192 , to move over that third portion of our rough and rocky journey. We are now Juniors. 79 strong, striving on and on. Our first class meeting resulted in the election of Arthur Alton, president: Juanita Williams, secretary: Lorine Matthews, assistant secretary: Gus Jones. Veora Johnson, and Wayne Amerson, treasury Page it committee: N. K. Kennedy, chaplain: Tarry Gibson, sergeant-at-arms; and Miss Evelyn Johnson, supervisor. Our problems, though large, are being confronted by us as one. We have endeavored to make this a banner year, and are sparing no efforts to make it the same. We have, under the able supervision of Miss Evelyn Johnson, made many plans for our future success, a number of which we have adopted and arc at present endeavoring to carry out. —W. Amerson. Class 27. Library Pmge 8i SOPHOMORES SOPHOMORE OFFICERS E. D. Fleeks. President: H. K. Harnsberry. Vice President: Selma Waldon. Secretary: Thomye Collins. Treasurer: August Turner. Business Manager: I.afayette Williams. Editor B. G. Foward. Chairman of Program Committee: Leo Wright Musician: Mildred Sprott. Critic; Bernice Williams. Poet: James Thomas. Sergeant-at-Arms. P 9 4 Thelma Adams San Antonia Education Ida Anderson Houston Education Ellen Atkins Elmo Education Lucile Bell Houston Education Eugenia Bellfield Port Lavaca Education Iona Betters Cameron Education Maxine Bradley Alto Education I.OMAR BRIGMAN Marshall Education Maggie Brown Houston • Education Willie Bryant At ley ton Mechanical Arts Avis Callahan Ennis Education Andrew Charleston Victoria Mechanical Arts Mildred Collins San Antonio Home Economics Thommye Collins Prairie View Education Page 85 Marydell Connor Dallas Education Espanola Cooper Dallas Education % Juuanita Council Beaumont Education BERTHA Craweord Houston (Education Wellington Crouch Tyler Mechanical Arts Florence Dean Beaumont Education J. D. Edwards Jacksonville Education Si Ewell Houston Agriculture Willie Fisher Jasper Education E. D. FLEEKS Crockett Education C. E. Foley Houston Education B. G. Forward Newton Education Thelma Garrett Fort Worth Home Economics Lossie Givens Athens Home Economics Q. V. GOVAN Palestine Education Derrall Hall Brownwood Mechanical Arts Page $6 Frankie Hall Taylor Education Elmo Haney Stamford Pre-Medical H. K. Harnsderry Mar land Agriculture Booker Harris Taylor Education Eusan Hebert Beaumont P re-Medical Fannie Holman Houston Education Minerva Jackson Galveston Education Jeeeie Johnson Houston Education John a. Johnson Navastoa Agriculture Martha Johnson Beaumont Education Viola Johnson Beaumont Education Alfreda Jones Galveston Education Olga Jones Beaumont Education James Kirkpatrick Sherman Education Loise Latimer Clarksville Education P mm Clytie Lawson Sour Lake Education ESCAR I.EF, Junior College Class Prairie View Agriculture Erie K. Lee Houtton Education Willie D. Lee Dallas Education Ezekiel Lewis Jacksonville Agriculture Maurice Lyons Bullard Prc-Medical Celeste McCoy Houston Education Maggie Meachum Anderson Edrcation Jewel Miller Fort Worth Home Economics Marie Moore Austin Home Economics Mills McAfee Houston Education Jimmie Miller Plano Home Economics IVA MCGRUDER Houston Education Kate Neal Kendleton Education Earnest Norris Normangee Agriculture Pane M Addison O’Neal Tatum Agriculture Elton Parchman Halleltsville Education I.EE C. PHILLIPS Terrell Education Sarah K. Price Victoria Education Callie Pride Houston Education VALERIA ROSS Port Lavaca Home Economics Lee G. Simpson Texarkana Education Will Ella Sparks Houston Education Mildred Sprott Beaumont Education Celeste Stinson Houston Home Economics Louis Taylor Houston Home Economics Ella Terrell Anderson Education Bernice Thomas Fort Worth Education Francis Thomas Beaumont Education James Thomas Hubbard Mechanical Arts P ge 39 Odessa Thomas Huntsville Education Eddie Tolbert Waxahachie Education August Turner Beaumont Education Wheeler R. Turner GrapelanJ Agriculture SELMA WALDON Ennis Education STEVIA WALDON Ennis Home Economics Commodore Walker M ilano Agriculture Leon Washington Hallettsville Education Thelma Wells Waco Education Nettie Whitting Washington Education Alfreds Williams Seguin Education Lafayette williams Fort Worth Education Earnest Willis Alto Agriculture Emily Wilson Beaumont Education Leo Wright Stephenville Education Inez Young Corpus Christi Education . affe vo SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY On September 16, 1924. the Freshman Class entered Prairie View. We were determined to make good. Those who were new to the institution were heartily welcomed by the ones more acquainted. At the appropriate time, each student selected his vocation. Some chose the course in Agriculture, others the Home Economics course, some the Mechanic Arts course, and the remainder the course in Education. Our next step was to make our place in school activities. We were well represented in athletics by Parchman. O’Neil. Turner. Prince, Harris. Martin, and others. Our play 'East Lynn. ' was such a success that it was repeated in the City of Houston. We were also well represented in the Choir. Most of us returned the next year and took up our work as Sophomores, with our usual class spirit. In our reorganization we have E. D. Fleeks. president; H. K. Hornsberry. vice president: Miss Selma Walden, secretary: Miss Thomye Collins, treasurer: Lafayette B. Williams, editor: I.eon Washington, business manager: B. G. Forward, chairman program committee: Miss Mildred Sproot. critic; Miss Leo Wright, musician: Miss Bernice Thomas, poet: James H. T homas, sergeant-at-arms. Our present enrollment is 113. The sentiment of the class is that ‘Ambition. accompanied by real effort, overshadows all obstacles and complex difficulties.’' —Lafayette B. Williams. f agr qi Qia. T Luni .tuvi C.d O . ‘11 p h i? t- Page gi FRESHMEN I'a«c 93 Miss Canis Annie DeWitt Psych —Supervisor. Let me live by the side of the road and he a friend to man. 300 South Harding Street. Fort Worth. Texas. Willie Marion Davis. Jr. '' Kf oses —President He is a man of the minute: a bom leader. We hope in the future he will become an outstanding character of his race. 1 130 South Eighth Street. Temple William A. Miles Bill —Vice President. From little acorns great oaks grow. Bill is a jolly o' fellow. We hope him much success in life. 600 North Branch Street. Sherman. Texas. Jocie E. Green Joe —Secretary. Her modest, graceful air shows her as being just as wise as she is fair. To know her is to love her. 501 McDonald Street. Hillsboro. Texas. Johnny P. Edwards Poly —Assistant Secretary. She has set the criterion for the class standing. Let's all follow the good Samaritan. 403 Boissean Street. Shreveport. Louisiana. Samuel Hennjngton S mbo”—T rcasurer Honesty is the best policy. Sam is a man of nobility Box 395. Jasper. Texas. Julius L. Douglas Jake —Editor. A man of very few words, but has a great intellectual ability. Box 101. Caldwell. Texas. L. T. Allen Chief —Business Manager. He came; he saw: he conquered. Chief is a fine young man. He is always seeking knowledge. Keep the good work going. Chief. 1820 Texas Avenue. Beaumont. Texas. Lillian B. Caney Bee —Critic. Still water runs deep, but its density will always land a sailing vessel. 1420 Andrew Street. Beaumont. Texas. Luther Prince Tom —Chaplain. A gentleman first, last and always. Keep going. Tom. 914 East Fifteenth Street. Fort Worth. Texas. Mosco Allen Peat —Sergeant-at-Arms. Brave as a lion and harmless as a dove. 608 Wall Street. Beaumont, Texas. Pane 94 Lucille Albuddy. liarnestine Archie. Lessie Ashford. Thelma Baldwin. Oscar Banks M. C. Battle. Bffie Bell. Thomas Beasley. Limos Blunt, Aquilla Bolding l.fhe Bowles. Odessa Bowles. Willie Bradley. jMart Brooks. Frankie Browrr Helen Brown, Daniel Brown. Jocic Brown. Marjorie Brown. Ruby Brown l a c 95 Albert Burke. Lucille Byrdc. Hortens Carrethers. James Calhoun. Johnella Cave I Louise Chester. Gladys Collins. Marvin Cullberson. Earline Cunningham. Gertrude Davis Mrs. Daily. Leta M. Davis. Lucious Davis. Dover Dickerson. Myrtle Edwards Ada Ellison. Henry Ellison. L. E. Evans. Odessa Foreman. Novel Gayncr Pagt Elnora Grumbles. Fay Grace Henry. Todd Henton, Eddie Homes. Thelma Hoggelsbrook Alexander Hole. Clyde House. Katie Howard. Arthur Huckaby. William Hunt Margarett Irvin. Warren Jamison. Lewis Jones. M. Lou Jones. Thelma Jones Thomas Jones. Willie Jones. Homer Kennard. Willie Lawson. Charlie Lee 97 Lillian Lee. Ruby Leonard. Mrs. A. Lewis. Eulan R. Liston. N. L. Livingston William Love. James Mason. Waller Mason. Darthula Mathews. Napoleon Miller Sanford Montino. I. C frlnylv Isaiah McAlister. Jessie McAlister. Gertie McGown Josie McCullougnTChcster Neal. Lena B. Neal. Mammic Ashy. George Overby 'aye vS wm Jannic Payne. Olivia Pcdcscleaux. J. L. Perry. T. L. Pink. Aron Polk Tannic Pouges. John Rcccc. Gertrude Reed. Fred Robinson. Granville Sanford I.enora Scott. Nannie Sells. Milton Shcrrell, J. R. Singleton. Ruth Spencer Charlie Spiller. Georgia Steward. Joe Swinson. Mattie V. Tapp. Oscar Tatum P� e 99 igt too B G,.ynn.Jaylor 'Jol?ns?tn Teal Harvey Thomas. Zclma Thomas. Jesael Van Zandt Eunice Vidor. Autnc Wallace. Carline Wells. Nannie White. Eva Mac Whitehead C. B. Williams. Viola Woods. Arilla Yates FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY On September 16. 1925, Prairie View opened her doors to students. 192 of which were Freshmen. These young people soon organized with the following officers: Willie Marion Davis. Jr., president: Willie Miles, vice president: Josie Green, secretary: J. P. Edwards, assistant secretary: Samuel Hennington. treasurer: L. T. Allen, business manager: Julius Douglas, editor: Luther Prince, chaplain: Lillian B. Caney. critic; Mosco Allen, sergeant-at-arms; Professor C. T. Cook, supervisor. With a set goal in mind, and a determination to succeed. we organized a debating club, president s cabinet, social and finance committees. On October 20, 1925, we entered our first contest against other classes. Raising $12.50, the highest amount of money for the decoration of the campus and the welcoming and greeting of the Wiley football team and visitors, we were awarded a cake by the institution. Joining the spirit of Hallowe’en, we entered our second contest of our short school year, being again successful in winning first prize—a banquet. It was during our making of preparations for this banquet that we were sorrowfully notified of the resignation of Professor C. T. Cook, our supervisor, who, because of his position as head of the Science Department, felt he could not do justice to the class. Wandering about as lost sheep, we fell under the guiding and protecting arm of Professor C. L. Wilson until Miss C. A. DeWitt was appointed to lead us on by the principal. Professor P. E. Bledsoe. It was under her able supervision that we put on our first successful entertainment. “The Green and Lucky Revue.” Entering our third contest with the spirit of “Do or Die,” we vied with the other classes in the Prairie s popularity contest. It was here we again successfully went over the top with Miss Ina Mae Green leading the contest as tne popular girl, with the sum total of $86.27. January 20. 1926. our clubs and committees were supplemented, under the supervision of Miss C. A. DeWitt. a boys' student council, a girls' student council, music, and literary clubs. With the aid of these additions we had our entertaining success. “The Green and Lucky Pops.” We can never, and shall never, forget our devoted and sincere supervisor, who manifests so much interest in our welfare. All that we have accomplished, or ever hope to accomplish, we owe it to our supervisors, especially our own beloved Miss C. A. DeWitt. —Julius Douglas. Class 29. |� a c 101 FRESHMAN CLASS SONG (To the tune of Honest and Truly. ) Wc are the Freshmen of old Prairie View. You know we are going to co-operate with you. All the other classes must fall in line With every project that may be begun. But we will lead them in every one. Class: We are green Freshmen now, but will that be. When three years will have passed? Oh! how we love our dear Freshman class. We want every one of you to begin And go on until you have reached the end. Don't get discouraged, don't follow the wayside. For in Nineteen Twenty-Nine When the Senior roll is called, Wc want every one of you to be there. —Pearl Hilliard. Class 29. FRESHMAN POEM (P. V. Kids.) P. V. Kids are great smilers. Their faces are ever bright as day. Just because they smile inward Their souls must be as the flowers of May. Whenever the skies grow cloudy. Or the sun in its grandeur is hid. They make it come forth with their smiling— That’s the way of the P. V Kids. They’ll smile when the tempest discouragement Has shadowed them o’er with its gloom. Sure, they’ll smile till a wee bit of sunshine Comes filtering in their soul’s dark room. They’ll smile till you fancy the sunshine Must have given half its brightness to them. O! it matters not how dreary the day. The light of their faces never grow dim. When your smiles have been in some box. And cares have clamped down the lid. The key to brightness can surely be found In the smiles of the “P. V. Kids. —Fay Grace Henry. Class ’29. Acade:my Classes ACADEMY SENIORS Page 10$ SENIOR ACADEMY OFFICERS Ivory Jones Secretary James E. Dailey Business Manager Jessie E. King Supervisor Charlie Ferguson Treasurer Roby Hilliard President Johnnie Pollard Vice President Bertie B. Platt Editor Page «6 Page 107 Pane id Page tog SENIOR ACADEMY CLASS HISTORY i OFFICERS Roby W. Hilliard President Johnnie Pollard Vice President Miss Ivory Jones.. Secretary Miss Goldie DuNIlV.VEY Assistant Secretary C. E. Ferguson Treasurer JAMES Dailey business Manager Bertie B. Platt V.ditor Vernella Kemp __________________ «... .. Pianist Rufus Jones .. Sergeant-at •Arms J. E. KING Supervisor In September. 1924. we. a gay but meek set of youngsters, about 1 12 in number, ascended the hills of Prairie View College, viewing with much ambition the things that were in store for us. We began to strive to do great things. For our president we chose P. Z. Irwin. We accomplished a number of things that year. We returned in September. 1925, as Senior Academy, or second-year Junior College, much wiser and with greater ambition and willingness to be taught, realizing that we had made a wise choice of a college in which to begin our education. Mr. J. E. King has proved to be a very able supervisor, helping the class in every way. We find in Roby Hilliard a wide-awake and proficient president. In looking over our past record, we realize that we have made wonderful progress and that we should not only prepare ourselves for the many opportunities that will present themselves to those who are prepared, but to prepare ourselves for a better life of service and leadership. —Bertie B. Platt. - • � Par tto ACADEMY JUNIORS Page Herman Adams Montgomery. 9 JC 1951 Gladys Arnett Bonham. Commodore Cason Oakland. Joel Harris Waco. President. Mabel Henton Houston. Critic. Emma Hill Sherman. Editor. Carrie Jackson Houston Montene Holt Dallas. Crezett Holley Crockett. Page tli Doris Jones Rockwall. Erna Jones Madisonville. Mrs. G. F. Jones Prairie View. Charlie Lewis Weir gate. Sergeant-at-Arms. Frankie Ruffin Giddings. Paul Rutledge Bishop. Vice President. Pearl Sanders Prairie View. Malinda Terrell Anderson. Secretary. Verlie Thomas Lincoln. Henretta Wyatt Hooks. P C IIJ JUNIOR ACADEMY CLASS HISTORY In this ladder of education we are the first and lowest round. We serve as the connecting link between the Grammar school and the Second Year Junior College. Our place may seem insignificant, but all who have climbed this ladder, and those who are now climbing it. started at this first round. As the mighty oak comes from the little acorn, so does the college graduate come from the First Year Junior College. We number 158. and we come from every part of the state, and we can say with assurance that in due time we will overcome all difficulties and reach the goal, which is the topmost round of the ladder. We are laying well our foundation by putting forth every effort to come up to the requirements of our instructors, and we hope to make our place in the First Year Junior College hard to fill by others who succeed us. We can find no words more befitting to express our sentiments: Press on. surmount the rocky steeps. Climb boldly over the torrent arch. He fails alone who faintly creeps. He wins who dares the heroes march. If thou canst plan a noble deed And never lag till it succeeds. Though in the strife thy heart may bleed. Press on. true soul. Thou wilt win the prize. Thou wilt reach the goal. —Emma Hill. I aicr 114 SPECIALISTS '«yr 117 Willie Fitch Greenville. Tailoring. Y. M. C. A. 24. 25. 26. Ross Henton Kaufman. Tailoring. Choir 25. '26. Orchestra ’26. Thurmond Jacobs Kilgore. Shoemaking. Y. M. C. A. 26. Bonnie B. Lewis Wichita Falls. Domestic Science and Art. Charlie Lewis Weir gale. Shoemaking. F. Romeo Pierson Sherman. Carpentry and Manual Training. Football 22. 23. 24. 25; Captain of the Varsity ’25; Y. M. C. A. 24. 25. 26. William A. Turner iV art. Tailoring. Waco Club. Mrs. Vella M. Wilkins Victoria. Millinery and Clothing. Victoria Club. Mrs. Agnes Williams Galveston. Domestic Science and Art. Page nt Pagr p ELEMENTARY Top Row: Hattie Ragston. Herbert Richards. Arthur McMillan. Wilbert Boson. Isaac Bennett. George Bennett. Middle row: Aurelia Sampson, Mammie Williams. Juanita Osby. Claudie Owens. Sarah Owens. Mattie Leonard. Mary Reynolds. George Smith. Lloyd Roberts. Ivory Mac Richards. Bottom row: Mrs. G. O. Sanders. Teacher: Dora Williams. Melba McMillan. Sadie Jones. Annie Franklin. Lavalia Colter. Doris Sanders. Elizabeth Kilpatrick. Mrs. E. C. Ellison. Teacher. Fifth. Sixth. Seventh and Eighth Grades THE TRAINING SCHOOL For many years Prairie View realized the need of a training school for teachers. This movement, like many others, took years to materialize. In 1918. under the direction of Miss M. J. Simms, the first attempt was made. Professor P. E. Bledsoe was the sponsor for this movement. The first classes were taught in Old Kirby.” then, after completion, in the Spence Building, the Agricultural hall. In 1919 Miss Helen Green came to be supervisor of Practical l eaching, and the little school was still held in Spence.'' Pagr i o lop row: Mrs. I:. C. Ellison. Tracer; John Reynolds. Joe Reynolds. John Franklin. Francis Carpenter. Therica Carrol. Fannie Williams. Leo Carrol. James Richards. Middle Row: Cecil Richards. Pearl Johnson. Cora Roberts. lissie Williams. Philistine Williams. Beatrice Williams. R. 1.. Owens. Odessa Owens. W. H. Evans. bottom row: l.annie Reynolds. Ernestine Reynolds. Elizabeth Wayne. Pearl Richards. Rachel Ragston. Annie Richards. Mjs F. E. Mills. Teacher: Mrs. G—CXJ jjidcrs. Teacher: Marion Claire McMillan. CarlieKilpatric. Jaunita Bennett. Eugene Grigsby. Center: Edward Carrol. John B. Beverly. Primer. First. Second. Third, and Fourth Grades All the while the idea was being rounded out. and more stress and importance was being felt on practice teaching. In 1920 Mrs. W. C. Walker came to guide the would-be teachers, and the little school was moved into Old Annex.“ Before the children entered, the Nautilus Club had the rooms painted and some equipment furnished to try to make the place more inviting and impressive to the children. Some very effective teacher training, as well as instruction was carried on. At this time another teacher was added. Mrs. M. J. Davis, to assist in this work. Pane 1 1. THE TRAINING SCHOOL—Continued Miss Helen Green at this time returned to take up her place as supervisor of the Training School, which was then a well-developed part of the Department of Education. Professor J. R. Reynolds, head of this department, did much for the advancement of the Teacher Training movement. In 1923 Mrs. Ellison was given the work, with Miss Evelyn Johnson as her assistant. The children and teachers in training flourished and grew by leaps and bounds. In 1924-25 Mrs. Ellison struggled along in unpleasant surroundings and with no help. The school had been visited, however, by interested parties, and late in 1925 a Rosenwald building was erected and equipped. One week before Christmas Training School stopped moving about from place to place, and went in triumph to its new building. At this time Mrs. Lillian A. Shaw Porter became ill and she died within a week of the beginning of her indisposition. Mrs. Porter was the primary teacher, and gloom was cast over all as regrets of her loss. The first of the year 1926. Mrs. G. O. Sanders went to assist Mrs. Ellison, and Mrs. B. H. Mills came in February to take charge of the primary department. About the middle of February Mrs. Ellison was called to Tulsa. Okla. The school felt it could not go on without Mrs. Ellison, but in time adjustments were made, and now the school is running smoothly with Mrs. P. E. Bledsoe as acting principal and supervisor. At present there are three regular teachers and sixteen practice teachers. Every phase of school work, from the beginners to the eighth grade, is efficiently carried on. Page i Laundry ft! � DVJ HOSPITAL AND NURSING STAFF Mrs. H. M. Bright. R. N. Miss M. Princess Alexander J. M. Franklin, m. d. Medical Director. Chief Surgeon and Resident Physician. il I ill M. D. ■ Associate Surgeon Superintendent of School of Nursing Hducation. Miss Sedalia E. Wilson Operating Room and Surgical Supervisor Assistant Superintendent of Nursing Education. L. m. Mitchell, d. d. s. Professor of Dental Science. Page Hi Myrtis Arline Huddleston. Waco Vice President. Waco Club. Lucky 13 Nurses' Club. Nursing Specialty: Psychia-trices. “Honey Bunch. Today is the tomorrow you wished for yesterday, now that you have it. what will you do with itV Nadi Velma Burns, Manor Critic and Historian. Lucky 13 Nurses' Club. Bible Training Class. Nursing Specialty: School Nursing. “Ned.’’ Try to make others happy. Ella Louise Tolliver. Houston President. Houston Club. Lucky 13 Nurses' Club. Nursing Specialty: Social Service Nurse. Mutt. If you would reap praise you must sow the seeds: gentle words, and useful deeds, Exie Velma McCall. Ponta Treasurer. Lucky 1 ) Nurses' Club. Nursing Specialty: Private Duty. “Baby Bee. Good sense is a thing all need Few have, and none think they want. Page u6 V SENIOR CLASS HISTORY In the autumn of 192“ seven girls came to Prairie View College to be educated as disciples of health—nurses. By the end of their first year they were so well acquainted with their new tasks that they had acquired, as all Freshmen will, that 'We know it all attitude. Vacation time came and each one went on her way rejoicing. On returning, fate, as fate often will, dealt us a cruel blow. The severe illness of Miss Willie Mae Montgomery prevented her return. Although we were sorely grieved we did not allow this to impede our progress. We were made very happy one morning early in October, when it was announced that another. Miss Myrtle Huddleston, a former student of the Great Southern School of Nursing at Little Rock. Ark., was to take a place with us. These Juniors who were once more an Inseparable Seven. deciding that failure was never to overtake them, chose as a slogan. Strive to Excel. and called themselves the Excelsior Class. The busy school year and the vacation in 1925 passed quickly. 'The opening of our last year s journey found three Excelsiors out of the ranks. Miss Sarah Bell Moore of Hempstead, had become Mrs. Raymond Owens, now living with her husband in Houston. Miss Ora Lee Gaines of Navasota remained at home with her mother. Of Miss Cora Lee Fields of Seguin. we have no record. Our hours of work together have tied the knot of friendship so tight that as graduation draws nigh we are very reluctant to part from each other and our Alma Mater. It is our sincerest wish that Excelsiors will, from their motto, carry a bit of its meaning to those girls who in the future will take up our duties here. CLASS POEM Through sunshine, through shadow. Through smiles, through tears. We will journey on through days and years. We will scoff at failure, we will master fate. We will make the whole world say we are great— And we are worthy of it. This is a busy, vain old world. It is full of selfish tricks. But it cannot trap us in its whirl. This Class of '26. We will leap its chasm and scale its heights. We will grasp its honors—they are our rights— And we are worthy of it. Page trj Ethel A. Dawson. Waco President. Lucky 1 3 Nurses' Club. Waco Club. Critic Nurses' Club. Nursing Specialty: Private Duty. “Babe Were nor attained by sudden flight, Heights of great men reached and kept. Rut they while their companions slept. Were toiling upward through the night. Mattie H. Sample. Chappel Hill Treasurer, Lucky 13 Nurses' Club. Chaplain Nurses' Club. Nursing Specialty: Institutional, “Sunbeam ’ The noblest question in the world, it. what can I do in itf Maud Lillian Jefferson. Houston Secretary. Lucky 13 Nurses’ Club. Houston Club. Secretary Nurses’ Club. Nursing Specialty: Social Service. “Sulu.” There are many definitions of Virtue, but the best is discretion. Hattie Lee Swearengen. Chappel Hill Vice President. Lucky 13 Nurses’ Club. Assistant Secretary Nurses’ Club. Nursing Specialty: School Nursing. “Little Bit. Lives of great men all reminds us. We can keep our lives sublime. And departing leave behind us. Footprints on the sands of time. Paae u8 JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY On August 31, 1924. two young women, urged by a desire to become educated in the nursing profession and knowing that such a desire would be sanctioned by our Supreme l ather, who knoweth and doeth all things well, entered Prairie View College Hospital to begin their life’ journey of sacrifice. We were two only a short time, for soon six other young women with the same ideals in mind and the same end in view, joined hands with us. Time brought to this faithful group sorrows as well as joys. At an early date ill health forced two of our number to withdraw, and to another responsibilities of the guide post in a nurse's life proved too great. She fell away from her companions just as a rose petal will wither and fall from its stem. In September. 1925. we began our junior year. We were more determined than ever to attain our ideals because we had caught sight of them far ahead. This time just as at the beginning of the first year, we were forced to say good-bye to one of our group. We were joyous, however, because she was being given over to Dan Cupid, who was beckoning her to the matrimonial seas. Dear reader, we assure you that the nurse’s life is not the easiest one. This Class of 'll will never be despondent, because we know that all good is the reward of strenuous efforts. As we stand now four in number, we will attain the heights that great men reached and kept because we are toiling upward in the night. THE NURSE’S PLEDGE “We solemnly pledge ourselves before God and in the presence of this assembly to pass our lives in purity and to practice our profession faithfully. We will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous, and will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug. We will do all in our power to elevate the standard of our profession and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to our keeping, and all family affairs coming to our knowledge in the practice of our calling. With loyalty will we endeavor to aid the physician in his work and devote ourselves to the welfare of those committed to our care. OPERATING Room Pagt IJ9 % Sim Willie Evans. Cuney Assistant Secretary. Lucky 1 3 Nurses' Club. Nursing Specialty: School Nursing. Cunnie.” Climb though the rocks be rugged . WlLLIA N. Davis. Reeville Treasurer. Lucky 13 Nurses' Club. Nursing Specialty: Institutional. “Fritz. Employ thy time Well, li thou meanest to gain leisure. Since you are not sure of a minute. Throw not away an hour.” Lillian Russell Ross. Yoakum Secretary. I.ucky 13 Nurses' Club. Treasurer Nurses' Club. Nursing Specialty: School Nursing. “Hipp. Too low they build, who Ruild beneath the stars. Jessie Mae Whitley, ciappei Hill Vice President. Lucky 13 Nurses' Club. Nursing Specialty: Private Duty. “Jack.” He civil to all. sociable to many, familiar to few. friend to one. and enemy to none. Alma Lee Rhone. Ardmore, Okla. President. Lucky 13 Nurses' Club. Waco Club. Nursing Specialty: Public Health Service. Dilly Dally. Never accept others’ sayings and be at rest until you know it for yourself. FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY The call to arms—the cry of the nursing profession—is beyond the resistance or indifference of the sympathetic, intelligent young woman who desires to shape her life for a beautiful service to God through service to humanity. And so the five girls who make up the Freshman Class responded wholeheartedly. A new world discovered, an individual to be re-educated, and new adjustments to be made. But to be numbered with this group of rescuers offers a wonderful opportunity for a life of consecration and devotion as is to be had in no other field of human endeavor. As such we come. Thy handmaidens. Master, to do Thy biddings. There has not preceded us. there will not succeed us. a group more worthy than us. We have heard humanity's call, we have fallen in line of battle, we shall wage war against that innumerable host of destroyers of human life, health, and happiness until we are called from labor to reward to dwell with Him who holds a promise for those who minister to the sick, feed the hungry, and clothe the poor. THE NURSE’S PRAYER We dedicate ourselves to Thee. O Lord, our God! 'This work we undertake Alone in Thy great name, and for Thy sake. In ministering to suffering we would learn The sympathy that in 'Thy heart did burn For those who on life's weary way Unto divers diseases are a prey. Take. then, our eyes, and teach them to perceive 'The ablest way each sick one to relieve. Guide Thou our hands, that e'en their touch may prove The gentleness and aptness born in love. Bless Thou our feet, and while they softly tread May faces smile on many a sufferer’s bed. Touch Thou our lips, goad Thou our tongues. Give us a word in season for each one. Clothe us with patient strength, all tasks to bear. Crown us with hope and love, that know no fear. And faith that coming face to face with death Shall e'en inspire the dying breath. All through the arduous day our actions guide. So shall we wake refreshed, with strength to pray: Work in us, through us. with us. Lord, this day. Pagr I SI NURSE TRAINING DEPARTMENT The Department of Health had a very modest beginning, the first officer being an humble nurse. Just as the little acorn developed into the giant oak, so has the department grown. A visiting physician from the town of Hempstead was called to the aid of.the nurse: ere long it was realized that this service was inadequate. In 1916a resident health officer was placed in charge in the person of Dr. J. G. Osborne. Being connected with the Department of Science and having inadequate hospital facilities. Dr. Osborne was not able to develop the department as he wished. During his administration, however, he was able to impress the authorities that any educational plan that is not based upon health is faulty, which resulted in the provision for a hospital and school of nursing education. Nurses are allies of the physicians, and no doubt the department was nearest and dearest to his heart during his entire connection with the College. His ambition was great, his interest intense, and his energies untiring to the last. After two years Dr. Osborne was given larger responsibilities and Dr. J. M. Franklin, a surgeon and physician of no mean ability, was placed at the head. New impetus was given the work, under the new management with the hearty support of Dr. Osborne. A new building of fifty beds capacity with modern equipment was added and a School of Nursing, with a corps of workers placed tbp department on an equal basis with the already standardized schools at the College. The department serves a dual purpose, namely, the care of the health of the student body and training for the School of Nursing. Originally the course of Nursing covered two years work, but as the department developed the full three years work was added, making the nurses eligible for the degree of Registered Nurse. A two-story modern frame structure in sight of the hospital has been constructed for the nurses’ home. A large service is done each year for the student body, as well as for outsiders, without which the School of Nursing could not exist. The following departments have been established and are functioning: Ear. eye. nose, and throat: surgical: medical: dental and urology. During the year 1923-24 there were 7.120 patients treated in the hospital and dispensary, while in the year 1924-25 there were 8.134 treated. Each year more equipment is added of substantial modern type, and regular inspection is made by representatives of the State League of Nursing Education, whose recommendations are carefully observed. Graduates from the school have accepted positions in the states of Arizona. Alabama. Kansas, and Texas as hospital officials, public health nurses, school nurses, and private duty nurses. The field of nursing offers splendid inducement to earnest Christian young women who wish to prepare themselves for a beautiful life of service. Pag jj BIBLE TRAINING Ptge IJ3 Till Top Row: Eunice Lumpkins. Nina Chaplin. Lonur Brigman. Jimmie R. McDonald. Georgia l.oud. Rufus Jones. Elizabeth Sanders. Julius Douglass. Lillian Caney. Andrew Charles ton. Gertrude Davis. James Thomas. Lucille Albuddy. Sanford Montenia. Addie Booker. James Calhoun. Martha Edwards. Earnest Willis. Lillie M. Jones. Vera L. Ford. Ruth Spencer. Middle Row: Joel Harris. L. R. Kirkpatrick. Sam Hennington. Charlie Lewis J. R. Single ton. Isaiah McAllister. J. M. Alexander. Superintendent of Sunday School. Samuel J. Thompson. President of Bible Training Class. Oscar Banks. Eusan Hebert. Earnest Norris. Theodore R. Washington. Bottom Row: Erie K. Lee. Eddie Tolbert. Sarah Strauhand. Leona Morris. Miller R. Bryant. Emma Grant. Dove Dickerson. Jessie McAlister. Luetta Tapscott. Ruby Morgan. Jessie M. Beal. Ella Terrell. SENIOR BIBLE TEACHERS’ TRAINING CLASS J. M. Ai BXANDER Superintendent C. T. COOK Instructor S. J. Thompson Pnudant FRANKIE hall Vice President Li IDA O'Niel Secretary Samuel Hennington Treasurer Ross HENTON Pianist WILLIE Davis Chaplain Page 134 Top Row: Godfrey l.jngrum. Eugene Reece. Jessie Carter. Sophronia Anderson. Rosa Hous- ton. Marshall Brown. Selena Gales. Beulah Gibson. Wheeler Turner. Utah Taylor. James Jackson. Julia Wilder. Eula Moore. Berryman Armstrong. Josephine Young. Sarah Green. Alexander Holt. Erline Cunningham. George Overby. Claud Minor. Gleen Mills. James Dailey. MJidlc Row: Arthur Bryant. The’.ma Baldwin. Ivory Jcnes. Eva Henry. Artie Hill. Matt.e llazley. Alma Worman. Fannie Holman. Celeste McCoy. Louise I.attimcr. E. T. Minton. Teacher. Venora Battles. Espenola Cooper. Ada Ellison. Octavia Williams. James. Johnson. Johnnie Pollard. Bottom Row: Alice Torriow. Plinia Webber. Laura Watkins. Hattie Cox. Henretta Wyatt. Sadilia Ross. Novella Smith. Beatrice Johnson. Lillie Harper. Eliza Spivey. Laura Sayles. Agnes Williams. Mrs. E. M. Green. Teacher. Alma Richards. Miss C. A. DeWitt. Teacher. Pay Pittman. Lossic Givens. Juanita Daniels. Marie Moore. Mildred Sprott. Lillie Mac Simmons. Thomye Collins. Louvicy Hall. Bertie Platt. Frances 'Thomas. JUNIOR BIBLE STUDENTS’ TRAINING CLASS Wc arc putting forth our greatest effort to make this a banner year. Studying the Bible in relation to life, we are endeavoring to gain that knowledge very essential to real leaders. A sacrifice? No—it is a pleasure, a character builder, an incentive for higher ideals, and it is our combined effort to learn more of that which occupies such a vital portion of our lives. Page liS lop Hour. F. W. Thomas. F. G. Simpson. Willie Bradley. Maurice Lyons. W. R. Bryant. B. G. Foward. A. C. Artcrberry. Middle Row: J. M. Alexander. Superintendent. F. C. Turner. Lillie Mae Anderson. Welling- ton Crouch. Mrs. E. M. Green. Instructor. H. K. Harnrsbcrry. Odessa Thomas. D. V. Hall. Ida Anderson. Alfrcda Williams. Judson Robinson. F. Carpenter. Instructor. E. D. Flecks. Annie Jingles. Earnest Pace. Tallie Anderson. Rottam Row: Clytie Lawson. Agnes Taylor. Mildred Davis. Bertha Pr c. !a. Juanha Williams. Veora Johnson. Princella Sykes. Mabel Young. Lucile Bell. Elnora Cunningham. Callic Shurn. ALUMNI BIBLE STUDENTS’ TRAINING CLASS Research work in Bible study is the primary object of this class. Every phase of the Christian life is thoroughly studied. We take keen interest in vitalizing and rejuvenating the financial, social, and spiritual activities of the Sunday School of the College and of the community. Page Ij6 1 Pai e IJV ORGANIZATIONS GASTON O. Sanders, JR., Editor-in-chief JUDSON W. Robinson. Business Manager THE PRAIRIE STAFF Gaston O. Sanders. Jr. _ Editor-in-chief Wayne Amerson Associate Editor and Art Editor MABEL Young------------------------------- Assistant Editor DolRIS HALL------------------------------- Assistant Editor Gladys Porter............................ Assistant Editor S. J. Thompson ____________________________ Athletic Editor J. Leslie Patton. Jr........... Humor Editor REPRESENTATIVE EDITORS Lafayette Williams............................. Sophomore J. L. DOUGLAS................................... Freshman Bertie B. Platt.......................... Senior Academy EMMA HlLI_________________________________Junior Academy Judson W. Robinson Gus Jones__________ A. Maceo Johnson Nina M. Chapin W. R. Bryant____ ................. Business Manager Assistant Business Manager --------------------- Sales Manager .............. Publicity Manager ______________ Circulation Manager REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS MANAGERS August Turner Sophomore L. T. ALLEN_____________________________________ Freshman James E. Dailey___________________________ Senior Academy Joel Harris —:....... ........... Junior Academy Ptft l N 141 r i ' THE HUB OFFICERS Gaston O. Sanders. Jr. Arthur E. Alton Mark H. Watkins Samuel J. Thompson Lee C. Phillips President Vice President Secret ary-Treasurer Chaplain Sergeant -at- Arms CHARTER MEMBERS Arthur E. Alton Irvin Alton Rochelle B. Foreman J. Leslie Patton. Jr. Judson W. Robinson Gaston O. Sanders. Jr. B. Frank Thomas Samuel J. Thompson Mark H. Watkins E. D. Fleeks W. D. Porter H. K. Harnesberry Earnest Norris MEMBERS Lee C. Phillips B. G. Foward Seth Toney Laeayette Williams MOTTO As a man thinkelh in his heart, so is he. For a man is to he no more than what he will make himself. AIM To improve school spirit, school society, moral tone, and self. SLOGAN If we do nothing for ourselves, no one else will. p Mt, l43 Pagt 144 KAPPA NU CLUB OFFICERS Mrs. D. L. Wayne. Sponsor Annie Mae Jingles Allene Archie Piccola Walker Johnnie Mae Dedmon Malvina Sanders Ursuline Roberts .......... President .. Vice President _______Secretary ____________Treasurer Pianist Reporter MEMBERS Algie Price Malvina Sanders Allene Archie Gladys Porter Christeen Archie Piccola Walker Mable Young Lucelustine Walker Cleo Kilpatrick Vesta Leathers Gladys Stewart Princella Sykes Snodie Wright Ruby Burch Zelema Grimes Ruth Brown Ruby Townsend Annie Mae Jingles Earnestine Turner Johnnie Mae Dedmon Ursuline Roberts Bertha Fisher MOTTO Knowledge is the keynote to success. FLOWER Violet. COLORS Orchid and Pink. SLOGAN Shun Swift Sweethearts. Page 14$ Fmd Turner ANN'E Mai J,nu es- Ursurline Roberts ™0 CED« Dalton PR, , LA S « E. D. Fle l • R. BrVAntMRS J- P Bro � Elmo Hanev Jl,AN,TA V Q. V. GOVAN Page I THE KNIGHTS OF THE PEN The Knights of the Pen Club was organized October 20. 1925. From the first small number of students present at the organization the following officers were elected: Mrs. A. T. Dickerson, president: Miss Annie Mae Jingles, vice president; Mr. Frank Thomas, secretary; Miss Ursuline Roberts, reporter: Miss Princella Sykes, column editor: Mr. Fred Turner, treasurer: and Mr. Edward Flecks, chaplain. With the volunteer instruction and direction of a few faculty members, it is the club’s purpose to further development along the artistic line of fiction, poetry, play, essay, and editorial writing. Annual prizes are to be given for creditable work along these lines. Some of these prizes will be the works of prominent colored artists. These prizes are to be given at the annual banquet of the club. Page i A. E. Alton J. w. Robinson e. d. Fleers E. F. Norris s. Toney THE INTERCOLLEGIATE DEBATING TEAM The debating team has attracted quite a bit of attention, both statewide and among the Texas colleges. The debate with Texas College last year was quite interesting and appealing as the subject was: Resolved. That the eighteenth amendment be modified so as to allow the sale of light wines and beer. The affirmative team. Mr. J. W. Robinson and Mr. E. D. Fleeks. won over Texas College on our campus, while the negative team from Prairie View. Mr. Arthur Alton and Mr. L. C. Thomas, lost to Texas College on their campus. Under the captaincy of Mr. Robinson, the prospects indicate a championship team for 1926. ♦ Page 148 LOCAL PRAIRIE VIEW ALUMNI CLUB Top Row: M. A. Dillon. N. B. Edwards. R. A. Henderson, F. G. Fry. J. P. Brown, J. J. Abernaihy. G. O. Sanders. G. W. Buchanan. D. F. Dailey. Middle Row: Mrs. W. H. Evans. W. H. Evans. Mrs. Amanda Johnson. R. F. Johnson. D. W. Martin. Mrs. E. M. Green. Miss E. C. Martin. Mrs. A. V. Muckelroy. Mrs. J. P. Brown. Miss Wilson. Mrs. F. G. Chretien. J. M. Alexander, Miss M. P. Alexander. Btlom Row: R. G. Evans. E. T. Minton. Mrs. G. W. Collins. lJrank Arnold. J. L. Lockett. Mrs. G. O. Sanders. Mrs. C. W. Lewis. Mrs. S. A. Johnson. Page if) YOUNG WOMENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION The Y. W. C. A. was established some years ago for the purpose of uniting the young women in loyalty to Christ. With a clear, definite goal the Y. W. C. A. is striving to instill in the minds of the young women of the College the finer qualities of womanhood, encouraging all efforts towards a clean life. . Pane ty Front Row: E. T. Minion. I acuity Supervisor: B. T. W. Brembry. President: H. K. Harnes- berry. Vice President; M. H. Watkins. Secretary: Cedar Walton. Treasurer. Rear Row: Prank W. Thomas. Chairman Entertainment Committee: Andrew E. Charleston, Chairman Social Service Committee: Augustus Arterberry. Chairman New Student Committee: P'red C. Turner, Chairman Arrangement Committee: Elmo O. Haney. Assistant Secretary: Arthur Alton. Chairman Relations Committee. Y. M. C. A. CABINET The Young Men s Christian Association is dedicated to the youth of the world. Its ardent hopes and sincere aspirations are to the end of consecrating youthful lives to the ways of Christ: of practicing the ideals of Christian civilization: and of helping to create that social situation in which— Man to man the whole world o’er We shall brothers he ' Page i$i FRESHMAN DRAMATIC AND MUSIC CLUB Top Row: Horten Carrethers. Ernestine Phelps. Coella Delley. Sallie Reid. Rubye Brown. Charlie Long. Sarah Bailey. Jeselle Van Zandt. Dorthula Matthews. I.enora Scott. Ethel Branch. Beulah Gibson. Lucile Albuddy. Middle Row: Marion Bates. Luther Prince. Samuel Hennington. Louis Jones. Oscar Banks. Miss Canis Annie DcWitt. Supervisor: Chester Neal. Henry Ellison. George Overby. Willie Miles. Joe Swinson. Todd Hinton. Bottom Row: Gertie McCowan. Odessa McDaniel. Helen Brown. Lillian Lee. Josie Brown. Rubie Harris. Ina Mae Green. Josie Green. Fannie Pouges. Annie Lou Griffin. Rubie Leonard. Will Ella Sparks. FRESHMAN BOYS and GIRLS STUDENT COUNCIL Top Row: Jocie Green. Sallie Reed. Jessie McAlister. Coella Delley. Eva Jewel Hendrix. Lavonne Perry. Sarah Bailey. Ina Mae Green. Rubye Harris. Carlean Wells. . Middle Row: Lucious Davis. Julius Douglass. Willie Lawson. J. R. Singleton. Jessie Mark. Homer Kennard. John Reece. I.. T. Allen. Mart Brooks. James D. Brown, Fred Robinson. Rttom Row: Eva Mae Whitehead. Lucile Byrd. J. P. Edwards. Thelma Baldwin. Miss C. A. DeWitt. Supervisor. Odessa Bowles. Gertrude Davis. Mamie Lou Jones. Lillian Caney. Darthula Matthews. Page $ Insert: Prof. C. L. Wilson. Top Row: L. T. Allen. Sadie Reid. Harvey Thomas. Ruby Brown. August Turner. Ruth Brown. W. F. Fisher. Emly Wilson. Viola Woods. Ella Jordan. Evaded Williams. Gladys Porter. Middle Row: Alberta Mack. Nannie Sells. Walter Mason. Gallic Shurn. Frances Thomas. Usan Hebert, Louise Chester, Hazel Banks. Mosco Allen. Bottom Row: Viola Johnson. I.ucilc Green. Fred Robinson. John Ella Cavel. Martha John son. Albert Burkes. Florence Dean. Olga Jones. THE COLLEGE GROVE CLUB OFFICERS Prof. C. L. Wilson L. T. Allen August Turner Gladys Porter Harvey Thomas Usan Hebert Albert Burks Ruth Brown Alberta Mack and Viola Johnson Supervisor President Vice President Secretary ___ Treasurer Business Manager Sergeant-at - A rms Chairman Assistants Since the school has allowed the organization of hometown clubs, we. the students from Beaumont, have come together. 36 strong, and organized for the purpose of instilling a better school spirit in every way and bringing Prairie View closer to Beaumont. Rage 133 FORT WORTH CLUB Top Row: Marion Bates. I red Turner. Mjcco Johnson. I.ayfette Williams. Elmo Haney. Luther Prince. Middle Row: Rubye Brown. Peola Roberts. Lucilc Byrd. Anna Lou Griffin, ' elma Thomp- son. Thelma Garrett. Lenora Scott. Bottom Row: Martha F;obbs. Jessel Van Zandt. Eva Mae Whitehead. Lillian Lee. C. A. DeWitt. Rubye I.eonard. Jewel Miller. Bernice Thomas. Page mum mmm WACO HOME TOWN CLUB l.vtt to Riyht: hlnora Cunningham. L. D. Shipp. Anne Bell Davis. Grady Barrens. Carlean Wells. Joseph Harris. Kiddie Holmes. Gerald Dorcy. Alma L. Rhone. Joel Harris. Docie Mae I red rick. W. A. Turner. liihel Dawson. Novel Gainor. Thelma Wells. A. C. Teal. Mary Crain. Center: Etta Mae Tolbert. Pay? iss JEFFERSON HOME TOWN CLUB Top Row: Kddie Coleman. Louie Pierson. Frank Fisher. Waller Harrison. I.everter Richard- son. Robert McAlister. I.onur Brigman. Middle Row: Winfred Warren. Marvin Culberson, (delta Cook. Lillie V. Harper. Laura Wat- kins. Lula B. Brown. Arabia Bridgman. Isaac McAlister. Sherley Shepard. bottom Row: Novella Smith. Minnie Magary. Pearl Little. Mrs. Amanda Johnson. Super- visor. Mabel Young. Lula D. Williams. Jessie McAlister. Pag tj6 Grace Jones. Doris Sanders. Annie Franklin. Lavalia Colter. Sadie Jones. Pearl Sanders. Mrs. G. O. Sanders. Ethel Ellison. Ada Louise Evans. THE WHITE ROSE CLUB This club was organized September I. 1918. by Mrs. A. E. S. Johnson and federated July 1. 1919. The White Rose Club is a junior member of the State Federation of Colored Women s Clubs. The members do not exceed the age of 14. They have done and are doing active work to uphold their mottoes ' Excelsior'' and “Our Goal Is Highest.” « OFFICERS Mrs. G. O. Sanders Sponsor Pearl Sanders President GRACE Jones Vice President and Treasurer l.AVALIA COULTER Secretary t ayr 57 STUDENT SELF GOVERNMENT COUNCIL ESTABLISHED APRIL 28. 1926 OFFICERS H. S. Sells President Gaston O. Sanders. Jr. Vice President Judson Robinson Secretary Samuel J. Thompson Assistant Secretary J. Leslie Patton, Jr. Cedar A. Walton Irvin Alton Jessie Butler Ira Harrison Fred C. Turner E. D. Fleeks H. K. Harnesberry MEMBERS Ursuline Roberts Malvina Sanders Princella Sykes Piccola Walker Lorane Matthews Annie Bell Davis L. T. Allen Vane 158 R. O. T. C. Pane tyj THE R. O. T. C. The Reserve Officers' Training Corps was established in this school December 15,1918. It is supported and maintained by the federal government. Courses are outlined by the War Department, and on completion of four years, one can. by application, receive a commission in the Reserve Officers' Corps of the national army. This course in military training is compulsory to all male students who are physically able. The government has placed several thousand dollars worth of equipment at the disposal of this unit. It is under the jurisdiction of the Eighth Corps Military Area, headquarters at Fort Sam Houston. San Antonio. Texas, from which, at regular intervals, officers of the United States army inspect. This organization instills within the youth the art of good citizenship and self preservation, while it teaches the methods and science of soldiery, modern warfare, and tactics. These things are the general belief of the American public. which tend toward making typical Americans, consist of chivalry, education, health, and love of country. Pagt V Top Row: S. J. Thompson. W. R. Bryant. Levester Richardson. Otis A. Mason Middle Row: Fred Turner. Augustus Artcrberry. B. F. Thomas. H. C. Sells. Elmo Haney. Arthur Alton. Cedar Walton. James Dailey. James Thomas. Bottom Row: Irvin Alton. P. J. Rowe. B. H. Mills. J. Leslie Patton. Judson Robinson. Gaston, O. Sanders. Jr.. Mark H. Watkins. Frank Simpson. Leroy Kirkpatrick. Ira D. Harrison. R. O. T. C. OFFICERS ROSTER Colonel B. H. Mills. Sgt. U. S. A.. First Lieutenant O. R. C. Colonel W. H. Evans. Dean of Men. R. O. T. C Staff. Major J. Leslie Patton. Jlf. Battalion Commander. Captain Frank G. Simpson. Battalion Supply Officer. First Lieutenant Elmo O. Haney. Battalion Adjutant. Captain Judson Robinson, Staff. Captain Mark H. Watkins. Staff. Captain Ira D. Harrison. Staff. First Lieutenant Fred Turner. Staff. Second Lieutenant James Thomas. Staff. Captain P. J. Rowe. Commander Co. A. First Lieutenant Cedar A. Walton. Co. A. Second Lieutenant Levester Richardson. Co. A. Captain Irvin Alton. Commander Co. B. First Lieutenant S. J. Thompson, Co. B. First Lieutenant Grady Barrens, Co. B. Second Lieutenant Otis A. Mason. Co. B. Captain Rochelle B. Forman. Commander Co. C. First Lieutenant W. R. Bryant. Co. C. Second Lieutenant Arthur Alton, Co. C. Second Lieutenant B. F. Thomas, Co. C. Captain Joshua Jones, Commander Co. D. First Lieutenant H. C. Sells, Co. D. Second Lieutenant C. J. Jeter, Co. D. Captain Gaston O. Sanders. Jr., Commander of Band. Captain L. R. Kirkpatrick, Band. Second Lieutenant A. C. Arterbf.rry. Band. Second Lieutenant James E. Dailey, Band. Page i6t THE R. O. T. C. BATTALION I he battalion consists of about 400 men and 30 officers. It is divided into four companies commanded by Captains Joshua Jones. P. J. Rowe. Rochelle B. Foreman, and Irvin Alton. The battalion is assembled every Saturday morning for four hours of drill and military science and army tactics. Each company commander, assisted by his attached officers, gives additional instruction, after which the battalion commander. Major J. Leslie Patton, takes the battalion through the various maneuvers of the close and extended order drill. Colonel Mills, the commandant, and Colonel Evans always answer to the “fall in” calls, as they are very much interested in the unit, and feared by the rookies because of their rigid inspection. The Saturday drill always ends in a parade review by some of the officials of the school. Page t6j MUSIC THE PRAIRIE VIEW COLLEGE BAND School records show that Prairie View College has had some form of band since the early 90 s. On December 1, 1912, under the directorship of Mr. A. D. Lwell. a College Band was organized, and under that system it lasted until 1919. when the United States S. A. T. C. necessitated a changed system. Since that time, and after the United States R. O. T. C. was established in this school, the band has been considered a part of the military unit. On all parades and reviews the band takes a regular place in the R. O. T. C. unit, being well trained in military music and marches. The present band consists of about 35 pieces, and it is directed and instructed by Mr. J. H. Haywood, who also directs and instructs the College Orchestra. Mr. Haywood is assisted in his direction and instruction of the College Band and Orchestra by Cadet Captain Gaston O. Sanders, Jr. The College Band furnishes music for all scholastic entertainments and events, also playing at football, baseball, and field games. At some time during the regular session each year, the band makes a tour, giving concerts in most of the neighboring towns. Pag it4 Standing: Miss Hortcnsc Carrcthers. Pianist; John R. Johnson Drums. Ross Menton. Pianist. Seated: John Henry Recce. Violin; Doris Sanders. Violin: Granville Anderson. 2nd Clarinet; Allen Orange. Solo Clarinet: Derrall Hall. Trombone: August Turner. Drums: Augustus Arterberry, Tuba; Gregory Sanders. Saxophone: Emerson Scott. Saxophone; Leroy Kirkpatrick. Cornet; Gaston O. Sanders. Jr., Cornet. THE COLLEGE ORCHESTRA The orchestra consists of some of the advance members of the band, assisted by local talent. T he purpose of the full orchestra is to assist the choir by playing its accompaniment. The orchestra furnishes music in the dining hall at meals and occasionally at the regular moving pictures. A division into two orchestras enables these musicians to fully supply the local demand for dance music. This phase of music is taught and directed by Professor J. H. Haywood, who has had years of training and experience in this kind of music. Professor Haywood also instructs and directs the College Band. Page i6$ THE COLLEGE CHOIR Under the direction of Mrs. F. G. Chretien, the choir is trained so that to hear them sing the songs of the Southland is like being carried to the realms of heaven on the wings of song. The choir consists of 104 voices, each of which is thoroughly tested, and the individual must be able to read music before being allowed to sing in public. Particular attention is given to shading, color, and the cultivation of a taste for the best of music. The choir sings in the church and Sunday School services every Sunday morning. as well as for any scholastic entertainment, gathering, or program requiring their type of music. Mrs. Chretien is assisted in the direction of the choir by Miss Jessie Murry, the pianist. Page t66 Top Row: Luther Prince. Alexander Holt. Gaston Sanders. Leroy Kirkpatrick. James Dailey. John R. Johnson. Gregory Sanders. Darrall Hall. George Overby. John Jackson. Oscar Banks. Raymond Hayden. G. Wellington Crouch. Layfette Williams. Joel Harris. V. C. Roberts. James English. Augustus Arterberry. James Daniel Brown. Middle Row: Olga Jones. Elnora Cunningham, l.eta M. Davis. Ethel Ellison. Ernestine Byais. Jennie R. McDonald. Rubye Brown. Erie K. Lee. Eddie O. Tolbert. Lucile Albuddy. Prances Thomas. Johnnie Pollard. ftoiiom Row: Fannie Holman. Celeste McCoy. Ruby Morgan. Mattie Lee Hazley. Agnes Taylor. Clytie Lawson. Ollie M. Wilson. Mildred Sprott. Thomye Collins. Gertrude Basely. Willie Etta Sparks. P. M. U. This is a local musical organization composed of members of the band, orchestra, choir, and students of voice and piano. All things that concern the school, musically, interest the Polyphonic Musical Union, as well as the study of music club work and its association with their various sections of the state. Pag itj LsaKvn9 a � . 'rfm.% -' Pag Favorites 3 Jt'i Lula D. Williams Most Beautiful Girl Coach H. B. Huclhs Alter reading over our past athletic record, of which we are vastly proud, we feel that the best thing we can do is to let our readers see the cause of our worthy prominence in the athletic world. Coach Hucles, loved and admired by all of his players, came to Prairie View in the fall of I 92 V We do hope that he will stay with us for many years to come, wishing him success in building for Prairie View teams that we will forever be proud of. Pag ito Frank Arnoi.d Assistant Football Coach Former Star Full Back Coach Hucles C. C. Log” Owens (nown to be the best punter in the South.. Star Half Back and End Nina M. Chapin and Frank Thomas Cheer Leadert During the Football Season. Rooters Club For Baseball Season H. C. SELLS. Leader I Page lit FOOTBALL. 1925 The Panther Squall' rang loudly above the cheers of their followers throughout the season of 1925. Starting off with a bang, the season, if not for unavoidable obstacles, would have been very successful, nevertheless it was fairly good. PANTHERS WIN FIRST PRACTICE GAME The season opened at Blackshear Field with the Houston game on October 10th. The fearless Panthers took the Houston team in the grit of their teeth, and dragging and tossing them from one end of the gridiron to the other, decisively defeated them to a score of 20 to 0. SECOND PRACTICE GAME IS A TRIUMPH With their spirit high the Panthers tackled their second opponents of the season, the Southern Pacific All-Stars, in what proved to be not even a good practice. Running the entire squad in against the visitors the brand of attack taught by Coach Hucles proved too much, so the Panthers celebrated their second victory to the tune of 61 markers to 0. Car Pagf lit LANGSTON TRIUMPHS OVER PANTHERS Ending their season of practice games the Panthers finish at Langston on October 17th. Battling with the courage that won them their name, the Panthers succeeded in holding their opponents up to the last few minutes of the second quarter without a score, but the incessant grind proved too much, and the first half ended with the score 6-0 in favor of Langston. The whistle blew and the second half opened with an increased amount of fury. Encouraged by their lead on their visitors. Langston pushed Snug Pollard Jncj waded through and passed and punted over the Captain 24 jctermination of the Panthers, scoring a victory of Captain-eltct ’2€ , o O 164 1b . Quarter Back Pierson Captain '25 180 lbs. Half Back 1 fi | Bradley a. Hog Davis a. Davis Sells Barrens 62 lb . 160 lb . 160 1b . 185 lbs. 175 lb . Full Back Guard Fnd Tackle End Pane i8j THE 1924 “PANTHERS” Front row: Thompson. Rutledge. Sanders. Mason. N. Davis. Carter. Second row: H. B. Hucles. Coach: Farris. Barrens. Arnold. Pollard. Captain; Brembry. Harrison. Thomas. I. S. Lane. Assistant Coach. Third row: Wyatt. Montena. Williams. Davis. Wilber. Dansby. Green. Ewell. Franks. Beasley. Sells. Top row: Bass. O'Niel. Turner. Owens. Burton. Hunter. Pierson. Arnold. Kelley. A. Davis. Marks. THE 1925 “PANTHERS” Standing: H. B. Hucles. Coach: Prince. Sells. Franks. N. Davis. Pierson. Ewell. Bates. Hunter, Barrens. Mason. Turner. Beasley. J. E. King. Assistant Coach. Middle row: Marks. Watson. Johnson. A. Turner. Singleton. Moseley. Thomas. Bradley. Fisher, Sanders. Rutledge. Seated: O’Neil. Thompson. Burton. Pollard (Captain) ; Bass. Love. A. Davis. Mills. Lewis. Page 184 PANTHERS WIN HOMECOMING TILT Not discouraged in the least from their recent defeat, the Panthers returned home and set themselves for their first conference battle scheduled for October 24. T he Wiley Wild Cats were coming, bristles raised and claws exposed ready for battle. Having held Langston to a 0-0 tie. the Wiley spirit was high, their confidence was great, but the Panthers essayed another whoop and cried for revenge. The whistle blew, the teams were off. Receiving the punt on her 38-yard line, the Panthers plowed through for a touchdown, thus furiously ending the first half. The second half opened with Wiley battling for the goal. On and on she pushed and wedged till McMillan carried Left to right: Bull ' Bates. 198 lbs.. Guard: O'Niel. 164 lbs.. End: Ted” Hunter. 207 lbs.. Tackle: “Country” Burton. 175 lbs. Halfback: Ewell. 185 lbs. Guard: 'Jap I urner. 165 lbs.. Halfback. Page ,i5 the ball over for a touchdown, thus ending the third quarter with points standing 6-6. The whistle blew once more, the Panthers were resolute, determined to make another score, and the furious, scratching, punting and passing of the Cats proved to no avail. The Panthers were gone. Marching triumphantly from mid-field to Wiley's 10-yard line. Jap Turner, halfback for the Panthers, snatched the ball and skimmed past the Cats’ left paw for another touchdown. The whistle blew, the score stood 12-6 in favor of the Panthers. Our hopes were high, this being the second time in two years that we defeated the Wild Cats. TIGERS CRUSH PANTHERS With their confidence on needle's point, the big Panthers went up against the Paul Quinn Tigers at Waco. November 4. The w'histle blew, the attack was on, when, like a flash of lightning there broke from the crowd a Panther, brawny and swift, racing down the field for a touchdown. Score 6-0 in favor of the M ft A ft mm l i� j Left to right: Senders. 155 lbs.. Quarterback: Franks. 172 lbs.. Tackle: Brrru Marks. 180 lbs.. Fullback: Stone’ Mason. 188 lbs.. Center: Thompson. 165 lbs.. Halfback. Page it6 Panthers. Excitement grew so tense that our Panthers became somewhat lax and a Tiger intercepted a pass and romped on to victory, thus tieing the score, and with the drop-kick point, put the Tigers slightly in the lead with points 7-6 at the end of the first half. During the third quarter Sheppard of the Tigers succeeded in putting the ball through the bars twice with his masterful toe. T he score now stood 1 2-7 in favor of the Tigers. The Panther spirit again rose, but too late. The Panthers went down to defeat. BEARS TAKE ONE FROM PANTHERS Their spirit somewhat down, the Panthers sallied forth to meet the Bishop Bears. The encounter proved to be little more than a battle of mud. Raining on the night of arrival, it continued all the day of the game. The game was called, the whistle blew, and football took on the aspect of a scientifically fought battle, but despite the eagerness of both teams, the ball began playing a game all its own. Such gyroscopic contours have never before been witnessed, but finally the Bears captured it and with their mighty paws succeeded in putting forth such an efficient aerial attack that the Panthers went down again in their third and last defeat of the season with the points standing 12-3. PANTHERS HIT WINNING STREAK Although defeated twice in succession, the hopes of the Panthers were not squelched, and they returned home and made preparations to meet the Sam Huston Dragons. Their determination had become resolute as the result of their previous defeats, and on meeting the Dragons they added the fourth victory to their credit with the score of 19-7. PANTHERS SWAMP TEXAS COLLEGE Leaving for Texas College, the Panthers now took on the “Do or Die attitude. The ball went into play and the Panthers ran amuck. Battling tooth and toenail for the first few minutes, the Texas College defense broke because of their weight and they retreated. The Panthers ran hither and thither, piling up 34 points to their hosts' 0. Thus ended the conference. PANTHERS END SEASON IN TRIUMPH Not content with the victories they had netted, the Panthers looked further for favorable opponents, and growled at New Orleans University, who. not being the least bit backward, answered the howl. On December 4 the Panthers, escorted by the student body, faculty, and friends, went to Houston to meet the Louisiana squad at West End Park. The whistle blew. and. not knowing the strength of his opponents. Coach Hucles loosed his “Papa Panthers.” which literally took the field. The whistle blew and Coach called in his originals and allowed the Babies a chance. Through a foul in the third quarter. New Orleans nosed in six points, and Coach loosed his originals again and away they ran. pushing here, pulling there, passing and punting, furnishing a thrill for alL l ime up. we call it a day when the score stood 49-6 for brawny Panthers. With a badly patched and interchanged team. Coach Hucles managed to so direct his team that they received third place in the conference. Much credit should be given our Panthers and to their followers and supporters. “We thank you.’’ Page 187 REVIEW OF THE SEASON Football 25 Prairie View 20--Houston 0 Prairie View_________ ____61 —Southern Pacific____ 0 Prairie View 0— l angston 19 Prairie View 12 —Will 6 Prairie View ..._________ 7 — Paul Quinn........ 13 Prairie View 3 — Bishop 12 Prairie View... . ... ____19 — Sam Huston ... 7 Prairie View______ 34 — Texas College . ______0 Prairie View . .49 — New Orleans U------ 6 Page iSS Baseball. '25 Pagr i j BASEBALL. 1925 1 8 1 P 1 With 146 scores to their opponents' 76. and winning 10 games out of 14. the Panthers laid away their togs with a feeling that they had done well. PANTHERS WIN FIRST PRACTICE GAME In well-developed form, the Panthers defeated the Lincoln Theater team, the champions of the Houston Amateur League, on Blackshear Field in a hard-fought game pitched by “Lefty'’ Hunt, which ended with the score 7-3. PANTHERS RECEIVE I WO FROM CONROE Captain ‘26. Pitche Walton Remembering that some of their hardest games in past years were played with Conroe, the Panthers entered into the fray with blood in their eyes and murder in their hearts. As results of this feeling, the Panthers overwhelmed the Conroe players. 18-0, in the first game, and 25-2 in the second. Every one played first rate baseball and no one took any chances. JARVIS TAKES LAST PRACTICE GAME On a conference tour, the Panthers stopped over at Jarvis for their first lime to ever play them. Lefty' Hunt. Prairie View’s star twirler. was stationed on the mound, and in the second inning the Panther support weakened as the Jarvis clubbers bunched the hits for four counters. Everyone tightened down, but the Panthers could not overcome the four-run lead, so the game ended 4-3 in favor of Jarvis. right: led Hunter. First Base: Barrens. Left Field: “Country’ Burton. Sshortstop: Did Parchman. Second Base. Pitcher: “Shorty Arnold. Catcher. PANTHERS SPLIT WITH TEXAS COLLEGE In their first conference game, with “Lefty” Hunt on the hill, the Panthers succumbed to the heavy left-hand batters. Watson went in to try to retrieve the day. but the Tyler boys played air-tight ball, and the game ended 8-1 for Texas College. The second day. with the mighty “Ted Hunter on the mound, the Panthers went after the Tyler boys like a house afire, after “The sermon on the mount by Coach Hucles. With many thrills in the Panthers’ favor the game ended 1 1-7. SAM HUSTON DROPS TWO Playing true to form in both games, the Panthers outfought the Dragons on the Dragon field for scores of 7-6 in a ten-inning game on the first day. and easily taking the field the second day by a count of 12-5. PANTHERS CONTINUE WINNING STREAK Journeying to Marshall the Panthers attacked the Bishop Bears on the Bear field. The Panthers were out to win. and giving the Bears no quarter and asking none, they were victors for the first day by a wide margin of 11-5. The second day was like the first, only the Bears seemed to have taken new strength. In the ten-inning game, showing masterly baseball on both sides, the Panthers won the day with a score of 6-5. Left to right: Mex Harris. Center Field: Benjamin. Pitcher: Hunt. Pitcher: Pink. Rijjht F:icld. Second Base: Montena. Pitcher: Red Macro Johnson. Shortstop. rage 191 , . 1' Hue let Coach Pitchman Armstrong. Turner. Rutledge. Love. Paine. . rf ' Jo 1 J Harrit. Hickey. Barrent. J. H. King, Assistant Coach. H � nt Pink Watson Captain. Burton. Benjamin. Hunter. B. T. Harris. THE 1926 “PANTHERS’’ WII D CATS DOWN PANTHERS ( ■ . from Bishop over to Wiley, the Panthers did not fare quite as well as f ’ 1 n Previous games In the first game the Panthers had the greatest of lonfidrn I . • m splU. 0f a|| Gf t|jat the |Jsl half of the ninth inning came u irh fhe score I 2 0 in favor of the Wild Cats. I he v nd day the Panthers were not so easily defeated. In fact they do not I he Panthers being the Wild Cats' most bitter rivals, the game v � s snpp %ed to have been called on account of darkness in broad daylight, with rh, score in the sixth inning 12-11 in favor of the Wild Cats. rHEI ND SI ASON WITH A DOUBI E WIN A : h the Paul Quinn Tigers coming to the Panther lair for the last conference , • the season. Coach Hucles decided to give a demonstration of scientific Placing Watson, the old veteran star left-hander, on the mound he - t« l his men in such a skilful way that the first game resulted in a 3-0 shutout for the Tigers. I eftv Hunt started the second game, but it was necessary to call again on f Old faithful Watson, who again bafflled the Tiger sluggers in such a mas-terlv wav that in the last half of the ninth inning the numbers on the score-board were: P. Q. C. 7. P. V. C. 12. After all was said and done and the smoke and din of battle cleared away, we find the Panthers and the Wild Cats tied for the championship. Ihc Panthers have wonderful prospects for a championship team for next year and everyone is well pleased. Page igr Page 193 yr JKnwr = V.- � K. 0 U ,viev r s‘Loa I. .W f JftJ ®W 1 s|8 f : c,orn O- Ll .T wt? . C K c,ir P«0 194 r 9 ns Page 196 197 REVIEW OF THE SEASON BASEBALL ’25 Prairie View 7 — Lincoln T heatre 3 Prairie View_________________ 18, 25 — Conroe......... 0. 2 Prairie View 3—Jarvis 4 Prairie View ... _ 3. 11— Texas College 8. 7 Prairie View___________________7. 12 —Sam Huston_6. 5 Prairie View...... 13, 6 — Bishop............ —. 5,5 Prairie View___ ..... 0, 11 —Wiley ......... 12, 12 Prairie View...................3, 12 — Paul Quinn ... 0. 7 i Pag 198 Alumni O. P. DeWALT. Class 1910 Proprietor of the Lincoln Theatre. Houston. Texas: President of the Prairie View Alumni Association '25. 26: President of the Houston Branch of the N. A. A. C. P.: Chairman of the Citizens Relief: Member of the Inter-Racial Committee: and a member of the Board of Directors of the Citizen Bank and Trust Company, of Atlanta. Georgia. Mr. DeWalt has valuable real estate holdings adjacent to the downtown district. He is considered as one of the foremost leaders in this section of the country. Houston. Texas. Page joi Prof. T. J. Charlton Class 1894. T. T. Pollard Class 1888. Taught in Beaumont City Schools for 29 years. Principal of the Charlton-Pollard High School. Beaumont. Texas. Taught in Beaumont City Schools for 35 years. Appointed in 1923. Supervisor of Negro Schools. Beaumont. Texas. A. R. Pori man Class 1903. Principal of the Woodland Training School of Limestone County. This school, under Prof. I oreman's administration has become a $50,000 institution, with a faculty of eight teachers. Page joj Prop. Walter L. D. Johnson Class 1899. Principal of the E. L. Black shear School. Houston. Texas. Prof. W. L. Davis Class 1906. Assistant principal of the Gregory School: Secretary of the Texas State Baptist Sunday School Convention: Founder and Grand Liberator of the United Sons and Daughters of Liberty. Houston. Texas. Prof M. B. Davis Class 1907. Principal of the Jacksonville High School. President of the East Texas Teachers Association. Was president of the 1 907 class. Jacksonville. Texas. Page 03 . 1 Johnson W. Sanford Class 1907. Principal of the Peabody High School. Hillsboro. Texas, for I 5 years. President of the Texas State Teachers Association 1923-24. He was a star of the gridiron. captaining the first championship football team in Texas. He. on January I. 1907. kicked a field goal against Wiley on Wiley’s field defeating them and winning the championship. He is now Supervising Principal of Separate Schools. Ardmore. Oklahoma. Rural w. • Bo Tolliver, b.s. Class 1923. All Southwestern Conference Quarterback 1921-22: Captain and Quarterback 1920-23. Assistant Principal of the Black-shear High School. Taylor. Texas. 1923-24. Now Head Coach of the Douglass High football squad, champions of Oklahoma, and head of the Science department. Douglass High School. Adrmore. Oklahoma. James w. ’ Charlie walker. Throughout his entire college career he was a star football, basketball, and baseball player. All-Conference end. 1923. Head of the Science department of Tillotson College. 1924-25. Basketball and baseball coach. Professor of English. Douglass High School. Ardmore. Oklahoma. John Williams, B.S. Class 1925. Professor of Junior Mathematics. Douglass High School. Ardmore. Oklahoma. Page m; A. T. • Plank” Wood Class 1912. During his college career Mr. Wood became one of the best pitchers that college baseball has ever known. For a number of years he was a very valuable teacher in the Agricultural department of this school. He is now Director of Agriculture. State College for Colored Students. Dover. Delaware. Hobart Taylor Class 1918. Mr. Taylor, while with the Standard Life Insurance Company, made the record of being the best insurance underwriter in the South. He is now manager of the Ordinary department of the National Benefit Life Insurance Company. Houston. Texas. Jos J. H. “Hoss” Rowe CU� 1918. Summer. Foe a number of years Mr. Rowe was a teacher of Mathematics at this college, later becoming the Dean of Men. During his entire service at Prairie View he was Su. perintendent of the Sunday School. Mr. Rowe was President of the Texas State Teachers Association for 1924-25: President of the Texas Humane Education Society: Associate Editor of the National Bulletin. He is now Principal of the Jasper Colored High School. Jasper. Texas. R. M. CATCHINGS Class 1906. lal Training Teacher for 16 irs in the Colored High School i Houston. Texas. At present ad of the Manual Arts depart- ent of the new Jack Yates Col- — - •- —• _ 9 Pag Mr. Thos. L. Holley Class 1910. Teacher of Related Drawing and Mathematics in Smith-Hughes Vocational Carpentry and Auto Mechanics. Douglass High School. San Antonio. Texas. Mrs. Inez Beverly Prosser Class 1912. Yoakum High '10 Valedictorian. Prairie View College 12. B.A. Sam Huston '26. Student University of Colorado. English 'Teacher Anderson High School. Austin. 'Texas. Prop. 1. Q. Hurdle Summer Class 1912. Acting Principal of the Anderson High School. Austin. Texas. Mr. W. A. McDonald Class 1916. President of the Prairie View Alumi Association. 1924-25. Teacher of General Science Central High School. Galveston. Texas. Vage n 7 ‘Xkc- 1- cu X fil xvcX Of 6 e,o vl.r 1.1 Macgrai K ' � • -, N '- • '.� • • V ground, •fOv I I ffia 3 T w porrruliorij b '- • .£ (. UK .. • .- 2t - r % H Pa? Arf NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS. 415 N. MAIN ST.. CALVERT. TEXAS Right and Righteousness Shall Prevail. Justice and Mercy Never Fail. A. (J. KnbfMon National Hmrtary and IVraiurrr falml, Texas l� r h v A. Wade. l D. National l h lrlan Tahert. Texas lr i. M KutilnMin National llrand Kl Worth. Texas National Rupenl or and Founder Taliert. Texas Mrs. K. A. 8t«An Foraie Vke Nit tonal tIrani Mistress (blmti . Texas WONDERFUL WORKERS OF THE WORI.D Wonderful Workers of the World. Chartered by the States of Texas. Oklahoma. Louisiana and Arkansas. Five Hundred Deputies wanted at once. Liberal commission paid. District office number 2, located at Austin. Texas. 514 E. 6th St.. W. E. Meeks. Clerk. Two hundred and ninety-one local Deputies now work for the order. OKLAHOMA DIVISION—TUI.SA. OKLAHOMA S. J. Muldrew. District Manager. J. S. Kirby. National Deputy. LOUISIANA DIVISION—SHREVEPORT. LA.. 854 TEXAS AVENUE Rev. J. Brantford. Grand Master. Mrs. Annie Evans. District Secretary. Mr. R. H. Hall. Treasurer. ARKANSAS DIVISION—TEXARKANA. ARK. Rev. O. S. Victor. State Manager. Prof. M. J. Jones. Secretary-Treasurer. Mr. Lee Marshall. Vice Manager. Mrs. J. A. Sharter. National Deputy. Watch the W. W. O. W. grow and go. First State Grand Lodge July. 1022. Fort Worth, membership 720. Second State Grand Lodge. Marlin, membership 6.540. Third State Grand Lodge. Cameron, membership 18.875. Fifth State Grand Lodge. Sherman, membership 25.091. Chartered by the State of Texas. January 20. 1920: by the State of Oklahoma. February 26. 1923: by the State of Louisiana. December 30. 1924: and by the State of Arkansas. December 28. 1925. The order paid for the first 283 deaths $91,975.00. We give certificates, not policies: they mature at once. Three classes. A. B. and C. Ages from five months old to 15 years. Juvenile. Adults. 16 to 52 years. Old Age department. 52 to 92 years old. If physically and morally fit. Cost only from $3.70 to $8.90 to live in the order. Pay from $100 to $600 at death. Membership over 30.000. ' Travel on while you have the tight. —John 12:35. J. H. ANDERSON. A. G. ROBF:RSON. National Supervisor and Founder National Secretary and Treasurer Office Phone Y-5537 Residence Phone X-1901 DR. E. E. WARD MEDICINE AND SURGERY Room 205 Pythian Temple Office Hours 9-12 A. M.. 2-5 P. M. Dallas, Texas Phone Y-6498 Best Material Used DR. A. H. DYSON DENTIST Pythian Temple Dallas, Texas Office Phone Y-6844 Residence Phone H-4027 Dr. Richard T. Hamilton Grand Medical Registrar Colored K. of P. of Texas Room 215 Pythian Temple Dallas. Texas PALM DRUG CO. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS Where Everybody Goes Get the Habit Smiling Service MOTORCYCLE DELIVERY Greater Service Hath No Man Than This PHONES X-6789—X-7767 J. A. AUSTIN. President 2415 Elm Street Dallas, Texas The Universal Life Insurance Co. Executive Office: Memphis, Tennessee Old Line Legal Reserve Is the Best Insurance on the Market It Protects and Offers Thousands of Lucrative Positions to Boys and Girls in School We Write Insurance From $16.00 to $125,000.00 See the Universal Man for Real Protection Dallas District: 2549 Elm St., Room 103 J. A. DAVIS, District Mgr. Dallas, Texas Coach of Visiting Football Team (pointing out Leslie Patton as he walks across the campus) : That fellow looks like a good line plunger. Coach Hucles: He is, but he gains only the same distance all the time. Visiting Coach: How is that? Coach Hucles: After calling 63 he only plunges the telephone line to Sanders' residence. Senior: Do you know what cold boiled ham is? Freshman: Yes, sir: it’s ham that was boiled in cold water, isn’t it? You can’t keep a good man down, but you can kick the stuffings out of him while he is down.”—Otis Mason. His point was six and he rolled seven: He y robbed the pot and now he is in heaven. R. O. T. C. Inspector: Who is president of the United States? Chester Neal: U—Un—Uncle Paul. Professor Carmichael: Class, statistics show that one out of every 47 college men becomes a millionaire before he is 40. Gerald Dorcy: That's wrong. Professor, because our school statistics show that not one out of 4700 graduates are millionaires yet. Ira Harrison: Do you have the next dance taken? Dolris Hall (hopefully): Oh. no. Ira: Well, just keep waiting long enough and someone will come by. be cause I can’t dance. Annie Dell Davis: Juanita, are you going to be busy this afternoon? Juanita Williams: 1 don’t know: this is my first social with him. Fed Hunter: Grady, here is a dead rat in my laundry bag. Grady Barrens: You did not expect for him to come out of it alive, did you? Joshua Jones: I wonder how much Butler is worth? Sells: Oh. about $200. because that’s what the rent car station offers for his return. Algie Price: Jonathan, dear, you say you will commit suicide if I refuse you? Jonathan Curtis: Yes. dear, that’s been my custom. Luccllustine: Piccola. when is Thanksgiving Day? Piccola: Why. sister, dear, the day I get married, just any old day. Booker T. Harris: Quick, where can I hide? Here comes that commandant. Shorty” Arnold: Go in the postoffice. you can never find anybody there. SCHWARZ AND COMPANY Don't Fail to See Our Line of Ladies' Ready-to-Wear, Millinery, Men's Clothes Ladies' and Men's Shoes AND Furniture Hempstead. Texas G. M. LAY t ailoring and Gents' Furnishings Army Goods Hempstead, Texas We Are Agents For The No Name Hat. Packard Shoe, and Coopers Undericear Give Us A Call M. S. ROBINSON Hempstead. Texas Sanders Pharmacy The Rexall Store Agents For King’s Candies. Conklin Fountain Pens, Rexall Stationery and Toilet Articles We Appreciate Your Trade Hempstead. Texas Compliments of Wilford H. Smith 419J S Milam Street Houston, Texas IN THE CONTROL OF ALL LIVESTOCK DISEASES CONSULT YOUR VETERINARIAN JENSEN-SALSBERY LABORATORIES Incorporated Kansas City, Mo. Produced by Makers of Fine School Annuals Austin. Texas SEND US YOUR CLEANING, DYEING, and LAUNDRY WORK Via FREIGHT, EXPRESS, or PARCEL POST MODEL LAUNDRY Houston. Texas The Plant With a Reputation Phone. Write, or Wire A CHALLENGE TO PRAIRIE VIEW Negro business is attracting in greater numbers yearly the college trained minds of the race. THE INSURANCE Field in which as a race we have scored our most conspicuous commercial success holds for the college man or woman a future of unexampled opportunity. THE NATIONAL BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY with 27 years of unexampled growth behind it. with more than a hundred offices distributed over half the nation: with $40,000,000 insurance in force and over $1.000 000.00 assets, challenges the college graduate to investigate the opportunities it offers for self-advancement and advancement of the race. The National Benefit Life Insurance Company WASHINGTON, | . C. Phone Preston 2180 Res. Cap. 3008 Preston 8115 DANIELS 8 PHILLIPS Embai.mhrs and FuNiiRAi. Directors THINK OF US Think of Our f acilities and Experience in Doing Our Part To Make These Dark Hours Brighter and Lighter. 1010 San Felipe St. Houston. Texas We Take Pleasure in Serving in Exchange SULLIVAN’S PURITY ICE CREAM Manufactured By HOUSTON ICE CREAM CO. Houston. Texas HIGH CLASS TAILOR SHOP 904 Schwartz Street IF YOU WANT YOUR TAILORING DONE RIGHT LET THE HIGH CLASS TAILORS DO IT WE GUARANTEE SATISFACTION CLEANING. PRESSING AND ALTERATIONS A SPECIALTY Houston Phone. Preston 2204 Texas C. A. JONES sunrise auto delivery Seven Passenger Studebaker For Hire Polite Attention, Careful Chauffeur Travi 7274 Res.. Travis 673 Stand at Corner of N. Center and Chestnut Streets San Antonio. Texas LOCKHART’S Tonsorial Parlor A Shop for Male and Female Courteous Attention Our Motto SERVICE NOT SPEED Jas. H. Lockhart. Prop. 524 E. Commerce St. Phone Crockett 968 I San Antonio. Texas I Phone Preston-3516 Service With a Smile U. S. Vulcanizer Co. WILL MARTIN. Prop. Tires. Tubes, and Accessories Special Road Service 509 West Dallas St. Houston. Texas Complimentary to J. J. ABERNETHY Director of Mechanic Arts Prairie View College From A FRIEND SAM LEVIN CO. Wholesale Leather, Shoe Findings. Shoe Store. Supplies Phone Preston 2670 209 T ravis St. Houston. Texas Phone Preston 427-4 28 FLAXMAN DRY GOODS CO. Wholesalers and Importers 101-3-5 Main St. Houston. Texas Accuracy—Puri t y—Service We Deliver Anywhere Phone Preston 141-2462 Kress Building Pharmacy Prescription Specialist' T hird Floor Kress Building SAVES YOU MONEY Houston. Texas Compliments of Hendrix Fish Market Houston. Texas Phone Preston 4809 1017 W. Dallas St. GIVE US A TRIAL WASHINGTON CLEANERS AND DYERS Formerly WEG-lT CLEANERS LADIES WORK A SPECIALTY Accordion Pluating. Fancy Cleaning. First Class Altering and Ri pairing. HATS CLEANED and BLOCKED WE CALL FOR and DELIVER JOHNNIE WASHINGTON. Prop. ED WOODARD. SOLICITOR Houston. Texas WIIY NOT JOIN THE ODD FELLOWS AND THE HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH? I hey have assets of over half million dollars. They arc progressive, dependable, and reliable. Its officers are composed of some of the leading Negro men and women of the state, whose wisdom and management of this giant fratetnal in the past is a positive guarantee of the future. As evidence of the progressive soirit that permeates the policy of this Institution, we invite the public attention to our magnificent temple—the cost of which, including lots, building, and fixtures, was approximately S350.000.00. This building was paid for in cash, a building program not equalled by any Negro enterprise this side of the Mason and Dixon line, and a very few white concerns on as large a scale. Join the Odd Fellows and the Household of Ruth, be contented and happy. A policy in this institution is a guarantee that you have the best. G. W. JACKSON. D. G. M. J. H. RIDDLE. End. ft Burial Secy. JAS. T. EWING. D. G. S. THE PORTRAITS AND PHOTOGRAPHS OF THIS PRAIRIE ANNUAL WERE MADE BY THE TEAL STUDIO A. C TEAL Photographer to Prairie far S'ormal WE DO ALL C I ASM s OF PHOTOGRAPHIC WORK FINISHING and FRAMING A SPECIALTY Phone Preston 8648 4191 j Milam St. Houston. Tex as Lone Star Perfectly Pasteurized Milk Lone Star Butter Honey Boy Ice Cream All of Our Products Are of the Best LONE STAR CREAMERY CO. 606 Franklin St. Houston. Texas Houston Drug Co. Wholesale Druggist and Sundries Manufacturers of the I-X-L LINE Remedies Houston. Texas DUNLAY-ARMAND COMPANY Incorporated Wholesale Plumbing and Heating Supplies 2312-4 Polk Ave. Houston. Texas CITY DRUG STORE 701 West Dallas Street Phone Preston 424-2555 For Anything in the Drug Line Free Delivery L. V. HARBUCK. Prop. THE LIGHTNING Repair Shoe Shop 417 Milam St. FRED T. LEE. Prop. All Work Guaranteed At Reasonable Prices Also High Quality Men's Shoes Where Your Dollar Buys the Most Terms Strictly Cash Phone Preston 5373 Thank You — Call Again Houston, Texas LEFF BROS. Dry Goods and Notions Co. 521 Preston Ave Houston, Texas HOUSTON’S Animal and Poultry Feed 65% Protein MKAT SCRAPS 52% Protein .MKAT A- BONK SCRAPS 40% Protein FEEDING TANKAGE 70% Protein HLOOD MEAL. 20% Protein BONK MEAL. Made from residue of cattle and hog slaughtered under U. S. Government tupervition. Succextfful poultry nnd nwlne breeder throughout TVx.um nnd l«oul lnna nro well acquainted with the hljch Mtnndnrd of quality maintained In HOI MTOVK AM MAI, AMI POULTRY FEED BY-PRODUCTS HOI HTOV 20% Protein HONE MEAL In llelnir Fed to Cattle by Many Prominent Texas Cattle Breeder Houston Packing Co. HOUSTON. TEXAS. Always Une ORANGE BRAND SHORTENING For Frying and Plain or Fancy IinklnK HIGH-BROWN FACE POWDER A Face Powder That Blend With Anyone’ Complexion Five Dittinct Tint It Alto Stay on. It Soft at Velvet, and Gives Iteauty and Charm to Onc't Pertonality Perfumed With a Pleasing. Delightful, and Arittoeratie Aroma Prepared in Three {Jualitir : 25c, 50c, and 75c If Your Druggitt Doe Not Cany High-Brown Face Powder. Write to t’t. or if You Think You Are Capable of Earning $5.00 to $20.00 Per Day, Write for Our Special Agent ’ Offer The Overton-Hygienic Mfg. Co. Chicago. Illinois Powdrill “Flip” Rowe: It must be going to get cold. “Room Curtis: Why? “Flip : I see the coal in the boiler room is out again. 1 eat mashed potatoes with my peas. I’ve don’ it all my life. I like the combination. ’Cause it holds ’em on my knife. —Booker T. W. Brembry. Professor Grigsby: Your answer is about as clear as my mind. Gladys Stewart: Huh. I don’t see why he has to say my answer is muddy. Professor Cook: What is the best solvent for gold: Fleeks: Matrimony. Judge: You say that you accidentally shot your wife? Prisoner: Yes. sir: she stepped in front of my mother-in-law just as I pulled the trigger. Emerson Scott: Hey. Mister. 1 am going your way. Motorist: I see you are: but I will get there first. “led” Hunter (making his point in a crap game with Mark Watkins. Arthur Brembry, Alton. Joshua Jones, and Patton): Two block four the white folks’ way. Dean Evans (looking in the window at that moment): Yes. any Senior could make that point. To remember a girl's birthday is a mark of courtesy: To forget a girl’s birthday is a mark of tact. —Gerald Dorcy. A mother loves her child, It's natural that she should. A cowboy loves his horse. And always treats him good. But the only love in this old world To compare with the love of a mother. Is the infinite, lingering, passionate love Of one drunk for another. —Otto Nobles. Visiting Lecturer (not seeing the menu in the teachers’ dining hall): Waiter, what can 1 get to eat for this meal? Granville Anderson: I have deviled kidneys, pig’s feet, and calf brains, and— Visitor: 1 did not ask about yourself: I came here to eat. THE DALLAS EXPRESS “ Texas Oldest and Largest Negro Newspaper” Printed in Dallas Since 1892 Know The W. C. Munn Company You Will Like Them Better THE BIG STORE Over Three Acres Floor Space Houston. Texas Its Always as Cheap or Cheaper in Price and as Good or Better'in Quality, at Munris T . jPouiinr Stephen Lane Folger, Inc. Established 1892 Manufacturing Jewelers Club and College Pins and Rings Gold. Silver and Bronze. Medals 180 Broadway NEW YORK Need More Be Said of a Gift I'hart 'It Came From— ,. Aweeneijjewelru (o. J 4K) MAIN SJPEET co PRAIRIE AVENUE Houston, Texas Western Public Service Co. Hempstead Plant Electricity Ice J. C. Williams, Supt. Office Phone: Capitol 1469 Residence Phone: Capitol 1 162W Hours: 9 A. M. to 12 M. 2 P. M. to 6 P. M. Dr. Percy D. Foster DENTIST Sundays By Appointment Office 2711 Odin Avc. Washington Theatre Building Houston, Texas J. F. McDADE DRUGGIST A Full Line of Drugs. Sundries and Toilet Articles Your Patronage Appreciated Phone 23 Hempstead. Texas Geeslings Variety Store A Full Line of School Supplies at All Times We Appreciate Your Patronage Hempstead, Texas FROM A FRIEND Phone X-4567—Y-6770 THE BIG “T SIGN OF SERVICE A Different Auto Rent Co. A Pleasure to Please A. H. Thomas, Prop. Ill N. Hawkins Street Dallas. Texas Cadillac Service “MARCELLO An Absolutely New Preparation that Waves and Beautifies Your Hair Ask Your Druggist Bring Your Labor Problems to Me I he I wo Best 1 laces in Dallas to 1 Will Solve t hem Hat are at Home and W. E. Clark. Prop. OF The Peoples Cafe The North Dallas Employment Agency T. P. Glasper. Mgr. Licensed by the State and Bonded 241 1 Trindad Street Phone U-6192 Dallas, Texas 281 7 Li Hall Street Dallas. Texas PIIONE 11 6038 CHESTER PARK Delmonico Bar TAILORING CO. Domino Parlor M. B. Anderson. Prop. A COMPLETE LINE OF CAKES AND ODORLESS DRY CLEANING CANDIES TO SELECT FROM EXPERT ALTERATIONS 35 DirrEftr.NT Kimm WE ARE SURE TO PLEASE We Call For and Deliver Special Attention (iiten to Alt Orders Phone H-I286 You Are ll'elcome at All Times to the Delmonica Social Club. Visit Us and Nest a While. 2202 Hall Street U HIGHTOWER. IW. Dallas. Texas Swi � ami Central Ave. DALLAS. TEXAS ALWAYS THE BEST IRVINS HY-GRADE ICE CREAM A FOOD —NOT A FAD IRVIN ICE CREAM CO. Houston. Texas The Citizens Drug Store C. C. SCOTT. Manager Manufacturers of “Curly Made Ice Cream Phone Hadley 7826-6126J 3217 Bermond Avenue Houston. Texas PLEASANT BROS. QUALITY TAILORS CLEANERS. MESSERS. DYERS Ladies' Work a Specialty Alterations Neatly Done We Call For And Deliver Phone. Hadley 3077 2403 Dowling Street Houston. Texas Fine Custom Tailoring — Satisfying Service SQUARE DEAL TAILORS A. T. RUCKER and MORRIS WASHINGTON Cleaning, Dyeing and Alterations Phone Preston 6771 2708 Odin Ave. Houston, Texas MANNING MOTOR COMPANY Lincoln — Ford — Fordson Authorized Sales and Service Hempstead, Texas CARS TRUCKS TRACTORS rW.Hcx.vur.oi Urr.vaBH . or Co� tru£.t«fl«v Work. Po -t £j rU yS A«. H-6755 Night Phone Y-4917 WHO INVENTED WORK ? Adams Transfer ft Express Co. AttD Adams Furniture Co. Moving. Packing. Shipping, and Storing General House Furnishings We Buy and Sell Furniture TT02 Thomas Avc. Dallas. Texas WE HAVE THE LARGEST STOCK OF FARM IMPLEMENTS IN THIS SECTION OF THE STATE Everything Used on the Farm Also Builders' and Road Contractors' Machinery Write or Come to See Us South Texas Implement and Machinery Co. Houston. Texas WEBSTER Printing Company Where Only the Best Is Good Enough'' Phone Preston 7650 220 West Dallas Ave. Houston, Texas Phone Preston 7563 Old Jewelry Modernised Mail Orders Solicited A. B. BEDFORD Jeweler and Optometrist (Formerly Hurt F. Taylor A o.) Watches and (locks Carefully Repaired Service That Lasts Eyes Examined and Glasses Fitted Accurately 19 Years Experience 219 W. Dallas St. HOUSTON. TEXAS I he I'luo Best Places in Dallas to Eat Are At Home and at THE PEOPLES CAFE 2411 Trinidad St. Dallas. T. P. GLASPER. Manager Texas SEWAllMYER 6 CO. OWNERS ADDED SERVICE 405 main £cAnlAH BLDG. BUDGET BUYING , Amount of Purchase T3Sf46 ’45 WS5 i60 651 DOWN PAYMENT ■to [MO •10 'IS s a STANDARD MERCHANDISE MEN 1 BOYS VIGOROUS AGE As an Institution The FIRST NATIONAL BANK of Houston is sixty years old. As a factor in the business affairs of Southwest Texas, its vigor and influence are clearly reflected in its uniform growth and development from year to year. THE First National Bank OF HOUSTON Resources Forty Million Dollars SAFETY SECURITY L. B. Sanders. President M. Schwarz, Vice President T. O. TAYLOR. Cashier A. T. MOORE. Asst. Cashier DIRECTORS Mrs. Bee H. Mahan L. B. Sanders M. Schwarz C. A. Searcy H. Kloecker H. D. Schwarz T. B. Gable Citizens State Bank Hempstead. Texas We respectfully solicit your account and promise in return every courtesy and accommodation con-sistent with sound hanking. SOLIDITY STABILITY USE RICE HOTEL QUALITY COFFEE And 101 other selected foor products are the best money can buy and all are sold under a guarantee of satisfaction. GORDON SEWALL 0 CO., In. c Galveston — Houston Port Arthur B. Schwarz Son The Big Store Complete Outfitters for Both Men and Women College Headquarters Ready-to-Wear. Millinery. Shoes. Dry Goods. Gents' Furnishings. Hardware and Furniture Dependable Merchandise at Rea.onable Prices Ursulinc Roberts (lanientingly holding a dead bird): Poor little robin. Annie Mac Jingles: Oh! what happened to it? Ursulinc: It was listening to one of Professor Grigsby's talks, and it went to sleep and fell on the sidewalk. Patton: Maceo. will you have to put in any extra time here in school this summer? Maceo: I don’t know; maybe. Mr. Dillon: Maceo. you mean You don't mean maybe.' Uncle Paul (to Ira. who is driving very recklessly): Sonny, how much do you get to the gallon? Ira: I—hie—haven’t had but a pint: I don’t—hie—know. Vesta Leathers: Don’t bother me, Hiram. Hiram “Tack McKinney: What are you doing? Vesta: I am adding up some figures, and every time I look at you I pur down a zero. Lavesta Richardson: Pray let me kiss your hand, said he. with a look of burning love. Johnnie Mae Dedmon: I can remove my veil, said she. much easier than my glove. Professor Whittaker: Young man. don’t you know that whiskey has killed more men than bullets? l orn Burton: Yes, sir: but wouldn't you rather be shot full of whiskey than full of bullets? Irvin Alton: What's the mattei with your hand? It’s all bruised and scratched. Mark Watkins: I was down town getting some cigarettes and a big bum stepped on my hand. --------------------------------- Professor Abernathy. Secretary of Discipline Committee: Mr. Forman where were you when the candy was stolen? '‘Slick’’ Foreman: With some of my friends. Professor Abernathy: Thieves, probably? ’Slick ”: Yes, sir: Uncle Paul and Professor Carmichael. Agustus Arterberry: Kirk, why are you going to join the Salvation Army ? Leroy Kirkpatrick: So I can get to play my cornet in public. Sam Thompson: Your uncle's death was rather premature, wasn’t it? Gaston Sanders: I don’t know yet: I haven't seen his will. Cedar Walton: Who made the first cotton gin? Fred Turner: Are they making it out of cotton, too? on. .-rr-vvSJ � . -r t'f'tttt M j±i . 'w rHo-?'c5- d-m, , i, Q J-% UUJ.n, f'Mi S £G lrr ,p v 0 jr a STANDARD QUALITY —of our products for seventy years has won the confidence of buyers. u:ho know they can safely depend on material of the highest grade on orders placed with us. Bering Manufacturing Company Manufacturers of DOORS. WINDOWS. SCREENS. MOULDING. FRAMES and GENERAL MILL WORK Houston, Texas STUDENTS AND ALUMNI OF PRAIRIE VIEW COLLEGE ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AT rTVKB£R:y 111 Building Material We are always ready to serve you with prompt. appreciative service, and fair prices. SHOTWELLS, Inc. poRD1 IawVTs Iumber |5. Reliability Mens Clothing, furnishings. Shoes niLL ana concentration yard MOUTTON.TEXAf PO. BOX 324 Houston. Texas Office Phone Preston 2110 Residence Phone Capitol 1771 DR. LEWIS M. MITCHELL DOCTOR OF DENTAL SURGERY 419 4 Milam Street U. B. F. BUILDING Extractions and Pyorrhea Given Special Attention Houston. Texas For Satisfactory Beauty Work See Madam A. G. Roberts The Beauty Specialist” Ladies’ Hair Bobbed 207 W. Dallas Street Houston. Texas Elite Barber Shop HAIR CUTS. SHAVES. SHAMPOO. MASSAGE. Etc. l adies' Hair Robbed in Any of the l.atest Styles “Courtesy and Service Our Motto Call to See Us J. N. BEAL. Prop. 2404 Pierce Avenue Houston, Texas THE HOUSTON INFORMER South's Greatest Weekly Newspaper It Gets You Told—Nothing Else Suite 409-10—Odd Fellows Temple Houston. Texas Res. Phone H-3707 FRANK KEMP. Jr. General Blacksmithing and Horseshoeing 231 1 McKinney Avenue Houston, Texas MRS. ELVIDGE JACKSON UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER All Auto Equipment Ambulance service WE NEVER SLEEP “Service, Courtesy and Accommodation Our Motto With MISS VIRGINIA B. MILLER. Embalmer 806 w. Dallas Street Houston. Texas U. B. F. S. M. T. United Brothers of Friendship AND Sisters of the Mysterious Ten Chartered in Texas in 1873 Paid Beneficiaries Since 1893 Over $2,000,000 Paid Beneficiaries in 1925 Exactly $102,702.43 Benefits-Sick Benefits-Social Elevation—Loans-Insuranee Policies $325.00-$575.00-$1075.00 Policies Do Not Lapse. Have a Loan Value and Paid-Up Value 1924-1925 Loans to Members—$140,000.00 Opportunities for Intelligent Young Men and Women For Information. Write W. F. Bledsoe Grand Master Marshall, Texas C. H. McGruder Grand Secretary Houston, Texas r Jicwn a.'erK akowitzj roj CLOTHES Are Tailored With That Desirable Confident Swing Which Stamps The College Man “WELL DRESSED Clothes — Hats — Shoes and Furnishings Houston. Texas Two Stores of Service Touchy Furniture Co. Milam Street at Rush Avenue Harry R. Touchy Furniture Co. 1505 7-9 Congress Avenue You Have Your Diploma. How About Your Furnituref Houston. Texas COMPLIMENTS OF HOMER E. McCOY Undertaker Houston, Texas J. Pollard. Pres. John White. Sec. R. Tabb. General Manager If You Want Service. Call Peoples Service UNDERTAKING ESTABLISHMENT 1250 Schwartz Street We are ready Day or Night Office Phone. Preston 1115 Residence Phone. Wayside 1189 Houston. Texas K. P. CAFE MEALS 25c Short Orders a Specialty Mrs. L. E. Earls. Prop. Houston. Texas Gary Record Co. Makers of the Famous King s Mayonnaise” Dallas. Texas Wheeler s Confectionery H. G. WHEELER. Proprietor Cigars. Cigarettes, and Tobaccos Candies. Peanuts, and Popcorn Special Brick or Quantity Ice Cream M. B. ICE CREAM Agent for Johnston's Famous Milwaukee Candies 7 he Pest for My Customers'' Hempstead. Texas THE ANCIENT ORDER OF PILGRIMS Fraternal Insurance For Males and Females Incorporated. October 23. 1882 Cash $207,975.80 Admitted Assets $248,000.00 Solvency______________________ 104.9% Graded Certificates — Classified Rates SAFE SOUND DEPENDABLE B. H. Grimes, James D. Ryan, Supreme Worthy Shepherd Supreme Worthy Recorder Home Office—Houston, Texas Lincoln Theatre The South's Finest Colored Play House 711 Prairie Avenue O. P. DeWALT. Proprietor and Manager Phone: Preston 1995 Houston. Texas A PRAIRIE VIEW PRODUCT Mr. DeWalt came to Prairie View from Livingston. Texas, and as soon as he graduated from the school he went to Houston. Texas, and became a real estate ralesman. in which field he was very successful. The Loncoln Theatre opened its doors for business June 18. 1916. under white management, and between the opening date and Feb., 1917. five experienced white managers with capital behind them had failed. DeWalt bid for the rental of the building and won over strong opposition and against the advice of his friends. The Lincoln Theatre building consists of ten offices, three shops, and two store spaces. The Lincoln Theatre is rated as the South's Finest Negro Motion Picture House, and it is firmly established as Houston's amusement center. It has been an uphill fight, but with the help of his loyal wife and deceased brother. Douglas, whom he gives full credit for whatever little success that he may enjoy, he is now' serving his second long lease on the entire building. I 0 ERVICE Engraved Annuals are distinctive productions, pulsating with ideas, originality and character, and reflect in an unusual way the school and its activities. With our plan of “Building a Successful Annual and our specialized co-operation you can attain your ambition to produce a distinctive and ,successful book. SERVICE ENGRAVING CO 119 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas American Mutual Benefit Association GIVES EMPLOYMENT TO MORE THAN 500 RACE MEN AND WOMEN IN TEXAS Eighteen Years in Business Home Office 714 2 Prairie Avenue. Houston. Texas J. B. Grigsby. Pres. I. C. Butler. Vice Pres. E. R. Grisby. Treas. Bennie E. McCi.ennan. Sec y