Simpson School - Echo Yearbook (Birmingham, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 110 of the 1923 volume:

F “t T II E K C II O THE ECHO 1 923 Volume I Published by the Students of THE SIMPSON SCHOOL 'I Birmingham. Alabama i 2 : _r —s. T II K K C II O § I,! •i 1) E 1) I C A T I () N By works as well as by words, by the supremest act of confidence in sending his own boys to our school as well as in many other expressions of good will, Fred M. Jackson has through the years proved himself the friend of Simpson School. In grateful appreciation of this friendship, the faculty and students wish with the deepest respect and love to dedicate to him this the first Annual of our school. 1 j 2 : T HE K O JI O r L FOREWOR 1) In undertaking the work of issuing an Annual this year, we have attempted the pioneer’s task. Hitherto our big brother, Birmingham-Southern College, has let us walk by his side in the mysterious realm of getting out an Annual. Now we are venturing all alone,—and we have had to blaze the way. We have gone about it with mingled feelings of fear and pleasure. We trust the volume will help to bind each student closer to the school and will be a reminder of the spirit and ideals of the school through all the years to come. The time will never come when the greatest asset of the school is not in the students who have been within our walls. This book will strengthen the ties that never shall be broken between Simpson and her students new and old. ! Schoo and Camous L= 19 2 T II K K r II o r IIK K V II o OUR HOME “Hut on and up, where Nature's heart Iieats strong amid the hills ” '—V T II K K C II O Sleep that knits up the ravelled sleeve of care: PROPOSED DORM1TOR) “We dream We’ll OF thee note, dream IS thee Inter. r mm What s thine is mine. What’s mine is thine. COLLEGE LlliliARY jttriSog.Hlf mortal £hurrh- ©injiinqhnmAlabnma JWillrr martin—Arrhitrrt SCHOOL CHURCH (Proposed) ”1 love thy church, O Cod. Her wall$ before Thee stand.” THE ECHO T GUY E. suavely Ph. I)., Johns Hopkins President BIRM1NGHA M-SOUTHERE COLLEGE The Home of a Hundred Simpson Graduates T II K K OH O X s Upper—Looking West: Lower—Looking East. CTne Facu it JOHN MILTON MALONE Principal B. S. and M. A., Birmingham-Southern; Graduate Student, University of Chicago, 1913; Y. M. C. A. Instructor of Navigation, Naval Camps, 1918-'19; Professor of Mathematics. Birmingham-Southern, 1916-’18; Principal Simpson School 1918. V HE K • H O ' 1 THE FACULTY • RALEIGH W. GKEENE Professor of English B.S., Auburn; B.D., Vanderbilt; Pastor Alabama Conference 1806-1911; Principal following High Schools: Montgomery District High, Notnsulga, 1904-’05; Eufaula District High, Clayton, 1903-’0-1; Southern University Kitting School, Greensboro, 1911-1916; Secondary Normal (High), Moundvillu, 1916rl9; Vice-President Downing Industrial School. Brewton, 1919-’21; Teacher. Simpson, 1921. JAMES EDGAR MORENE Professor of Spanish A.B. Birmingham - Southern; Teacher, Simpson, 1921. ❖ JAMES M. NEESE Professor of Science and Latin A.B., Birmingham-Southern College; Instructor of History and Mathematics. 1921-’22; Coach. Football, ,2 -,22; Instructor Summer School, ’22; Teacher, Simpson, 1921. 1 s i 9 2 :i T II K K C It O THE FACULTY ❖ RALPH E. PARKER i’rofewor of History and Economics M.A., Trinity College: (1) Graduate Student, (2) Fellow, (3) Instructor of Political Science, (1) Professor of History and P«s-litical Science, Summer School, at University of Alabama; Professor English, Alabama Presbyterian College, Anniston; Teacher, Simpson School. 1922-’23. ❖ • GEORGE LAZKNin REYNOLDS Professor of Mathematics A.B., Birmingham-Southern College, 1919; Assistant Sports Editor (1) The Birmingham ledger, 20, (2) The Birmingham Age-Herald, 21, (3) The Birmingham News, '22 and 23; Coach, Football, Basket Ball, Track and Baseball, ’20-’21, Basket Ball and Baseball, '21-’23; Teacher Economics and Science, Birmingham-S outhcrn Summer School, ’22; Graduate Student, Birmingham-Southern Summer School, 22; Law Student, Birmingham-Southern; Teacher, Simpson School, Mathematics, 1919- 23; History, 1919- 21; Science, 1921- 22. J. W. TINSLEY Professor of Ancient and Modern Languages A.B. and A.M., University of Virginia; President of Berckley Military Academy, 1896-1906; Superintendent of Schools, West Virginia, 1900-1908; Superintendent of Schools, Maryland, 1908 to 1910; Founder and President of the Tinsley Military Institute, 1910-’15; Teacher, Simpson, 1916. 8 Z H I S3SSPQ . i T UK KC HO Officers W. Y. Elliott .... M. H. Barnes ... W. M. McDonald J. I . Holcombe VV. B. Atkinson J. W. Reinhardt Bertha Smith J. M. McEachern President ..... Vice President Secreta ry-T reasu rer Historian ............... Poet ............Prophet ....... Statistician .......... Lawyer Ammons. H. C. Atkinson. W B. Barnes, M. II. Baxter. C. C., Jr. Black, R. L. Burnev, W. W. Burehfiel. W. N. Campbell, J. E. Carroll, H. A. Craven,'C. A. Cunningham. B. H. Dozier. O. T. Eat man, P. L. Elliott. W. Y. Farish, W. H. Farley, H. W. Giddens, L. P. Hamilton, J. R. Hanna, W. J. Harrison, G. W. ROLL Henning, R. E. Holcombe, J. U. Hopson, A. Hylton. W. T. Knight, H. B. LaPage, J. J., Jr. Lathem, J. D. Love, Telulah Lynch. A. H. McClendon, H. A. McConnell. F. G. Mrnonald. W. M. McDorman, C L. McEachern, J. M Malloy. J. S. Massie, Maxine May, C. G. Miles, J. E. Morris, F. R. Morris, J. S. Nicherson, Paul Norwood, G. T. Puhlke, J. P. Phillips, A. B. Reinhardt, J. W. Roberts, C. W. Selmnn, J. A. Senn, Y. L. Shepard, J. N. .Smith, Bertha Suavely, G. E., Jr. Taliaferro. D. B„ Jr. Thom, C. P. Tindel, C. M. Trucks, J. H. Walker, Evelyn Walker. M. T. Wilkes, L. H. Wolford, T. F. Yarborough, II. G. T II K 1C C II () 1 HENLEY CALVIN AMMONS “Amen. Birmingham • He that hath knowledge spareth hia worda. Ambition—To he an electrical engineer. ❖ ❖ WILLIAM BRUNSON ATKINSON Jnck Graceville, Fla. ••Still doth tho busy bee while away each shin-nine hour. What a bill for cosmetics would have been saved some girl had Providence bestowed those roses on her cheeks. F.umrnean; President Life Service Band. '23; Chaplain of Knmenean. '22-‘23; Manager Cotton •.ending School Dining Hall, '22: Senior Class Port. '23; Associate Kditor Purple Tornado Ipaper) UU; Kditor In-Chief Annual. '23. mhltioii—To he editor in-chief La Revue. f MONROE HENDON BARNES •Tiggi.” I’rall Cttj A moral, sensible, well bred man wtll not affront me, and no other can. Varsity Football. '20- 21 •22- 23; S Club; Vice President Senior Class. ‘23; Successful busiuess man. Ambition—To he like Slim. ❖ CHARLES CLAYTON BAXTER, Jr. “Shots Birmingham He hath a lean and hungry look, but what a fetching amlle. Varsity Baseball, '22-‘2:i. Ambition—To follow In the steps of Babe Ruth. ❖ ❖ ROBERT LORAINE BLACK “Curly Birmingham ••Of gentle mien, and quiet ways— There with the goods athletic days. Varsity Football. '22; S Chili. Ambition—To aurpa-s Red Roberta' on the gridiron. ❖ ♦ ❖ WILLIAM NUTT BURCHFIEL “Sot Birmingham ••Don’t try to estimate what there is In a quiet fellow. Kumenran; College Band. '2 � -’21 ’22 ’23; Football. ‘21-'22; Assistant Business Manager Annual. ’23. Ambition—To chauffer a Yellow Cab. pj JOSEPH ENOCH CAMPBELL Josephus” Birmingham It Is uatural lu every .nan to wish for distinction.” Mis Campbell— Joe. which will you take, Iho Chicago nip 0 a onetime flivver?” Joe—• 'A flivver, Ma, of coarse.” Purple Tornado (paper) Staff. '2:� : Tennis, -2;t mint inn—To liinl out why 11 wl blackberry I green. ❖ ❖ HUBERT ALEXANDER CARROLL “Little Boy Birmingham Quality, not quantity, is his measure.” •S” flub: Varsity Basket Bail. T.i Varsity Baseball. 23; Chicago Trip. Ambition—To bo known by rny nrtinns—not by my word . • • CHARLES AUGUSTUS CRAVEN ‘ .w ' Birmingham While theres life there's hope.” Why have you grown so fat of late? Best lookin); man. according to Who’s Who. Ambition—To be nt the in-ad of the shoe department in a boiler shop. • ❖ BENJAMIN HUTTON CUNNINGHAM Rudolph Vasalino” Empire, Ala. He that kceptli his month keepth his life.” ' 1a � Basket Ball. '23. Ambition—To learn all about rhrmistry. « « • ORION T. DOZIER Doc Birmingham The strong ever wish to make power, to creato it themselves; but politicians go and seek It whore It la. Dealer lu junk of all kinds. Dixieland Reamers; Cheer Leader. ’23; Track. '23. Ambition— To be a waiter on a hot dog wagon. FRANK LACY EATMAN ■Trank” Birmingham He tolls not neither dees he spin.” When you go to sell him, don't let hint speak and spoil the game. • lo � Basket Ball, '23. Ambition—To out talk I.nthi-m r 11 K K C II O WILLIAM YOl'NG ELLIOTT “William” Birminuhnm • 'None bat himself can be hi parallel.' Let ahort-atoty w.itera look out for him. K 1. Lee; President Senior Class, ’23; Football. ‘32 Mitl term I total or. ‘2- : Literary Kditor “An nual. mbit ion—To ervo. ❖ WILFRED HILL PARISH “Prunella” Camden, Ala. “Be it over bo humble, thero'a no place like home. He looku down on the rent of us poor mor tali. r.untrnren: Dixieland Baseball. ’2a. Vod ii felloe loved by all Ambition—To rlUnb U|I hlg’ier. A A ij HUBERT WESEY PARLEY “Hubert” Leeds. l:i. “Oh knowledge well inhabited and turned :o worthy ends. I.lived because of hi modest qualities of worth Ambition—To understand I’rof Parker � law course. WALTER JONES HANNA “Crack” Birmingham “Though last, not least In love. Who la that cute fellow In khaki? S“ Club. Basket Hall, 21- 22 SU; Baseball. 21- 22- 23; Track. 22-'23: Chicago Trip. Ambition—To be n doctor at a women's rollrtfc ❖ « ❖ ROBERT EUGENE HENNING “Bob” Birmingham “Born Tor success be seemed. Kuiiicitran. College Band. 22 ’23; Joke Kditor 1'itrpb Tornado (paper , Organisation Kditor Annual ; Football. '22; Baseball. '23. Ambition—To win Cordelia. JOSEPH UNDERWOOD HOLCOMBE Joe” Birmingham “A Daniel come to judgment. O wise yonng Judge. R. K Loec Class Historian. '23; Wittiest Man In Who's Who; Commencement Debater. 23. Ambition- To live atul let live r n k k • ii o ARTHUR HOPSON “Greaser Birmingham Ho charmn the ladles with his looks, though he has a heart of stone Kumonmin. Ambition—To W m laccou in life. WILLIAM THOMAS IIYLTON •‘Tom Kppes, Ala. Who deserves well needs not another's praise. Always amiable. flass Reporter: Baseball, '43. Ambition—To dng as good a Woodhatn. HAROI.I) BANKS KNIGHT Zekc Birmingham His glowing complexion la a denial of the claim that there la anything ever In a name. Ambition—To | � � • � the manhood nf Professor Malone's type, JOHN JAMES LaPAGE Jack Ensley, Ala. “Behold the mischief In thy brow. Eumenean; A gem in the rough Ambition—To pi ? Profr� � or Tinsley. TKLULAH ROSE LOVE Sis” Birmingham Everybody’s Friend Co eds have come, co-eda have gono, Bui she’s boen here forever. Teacher, calling roll— Telulah Koso. A classmate— She-, absent today; the weather man says It might rain next week. Another classmate— No sir. 'leaser, she saw a poodle dog ten blocks down the street and she turned back for a few days. 11. K Lee. Commencement Debater. '21: Life Service Band; Reclaimer, ‘23; Associate Editor Annual. ‘2:1: Coed Club. Ambition—To do de be 1 kin. ❖ ❖ ❖ ALWYN HERSCHEL LYNCH ‘‘Alwyn” Fairfax, Ala. Simplicity of character la a natural result of profound thought. R. K. Lee; Life Service Band Ambition—To find my calling In life, and to mil it. 1 9 2 3 THE SENIORS HENRY ARMOt’R McCLENDON ••Bud Birmingham • The countenance U more eloquent than the tongue. Kumenean; ’ S' Club; Football, 23; t'la . Buaket Ball. Ambition—To be president of a large bank. •2 ❖ ❖ FRANK GALLOWAY McCONNELL “Dutch Madison, Ohio They arc never alone who are aocompanled with noblo thought . 1C K. Lee; A .Indent of value. Ambition—To do my beat In everything. • • • WILBUR MARVIN .MCDONALD “Wilbur Bessemer ••And still they gazed. and still the wonder grows. That one small head could carry all he knows. Kuttirnean; Class Secretary and Treasurer, 28: • Annual StafT. 2:1; Kditor-ln-t hief Purple Tor nado I paper). 23; Scholarship Medal. ‘22. Ambition—To be preaident of Woman's College ❖ • ❖ CLARENCE LESLIE Me DORMAN “Mac Birmingham ••Nothing was too great for him to undertake. K. K. Lee; Life Service Band; 8 Club; Ba ket Ball 23; Business Manager Purple Tornado (paper), 33; Business Manager Annual,' 23; Commencement Debater. ‘23. Ambition—To be Principal Simplon School In 1940, ❖ ■ JAMES MALCOLM McEACHERN “Jack Banks Ala. A good name is better than precious ointment.” Kumencan; Baseball, ‘23; Omuiverous Header. Ambition—To love and be loved and always be happy. ❖ • ♦ JOHN SIDNEY MALLOY “Sid Birmingham Is he a pillar or a sleeper in the congregation? Was It tae-tse fly? His face t a book where men may read. K union can: Life Service Band; S Club; Football. 22. Ambition—To die with tho sleeping fever. K ’ II ) SENIORS MAXINE MASS IE “Maxine” Birmingham A perfect woman nobly planned. To warn, to comfort and command. It. K. I.ce; Co ed Club. V trirt loved by all. Ambition—To bo n Kappa Lambda And now •he i CHARLES GLENN MAY Goat Coffeeville, Ala. •‘Men are wUcr tbaii they know. Ambition—To irrow aaltcd peanut JAMES EDM IN I) MILES “Ed Birmingham ••A happy accident thou. Ambition—To be happy and have k nod time and marry a jjirl who hit the dime . ❖ FRANK ROBINSON MORRIS • I r.ink” Birmingham Chance cannot touch me. timo cannot huah me. It K. 1.00: Clnaa Basket Ball, '211. Ambition—'To bo an admiral in the Kwedith navy. • •:• JOSEPH SHELDON MORRIS “Joe Birmingham Mingle a little folly with wisdom, or perchance, occasionally a little wisdom with folly. Kumenean: C|a� � Ha-tot Halt, 'S'.t Ambition—To be n polireman. •:• PAUL NICKERSON “Nick Siluriu, Ala. There is no knowledge that la not power. Kumenoan; Mid-term 1 Mutter, 22. Commernoinont Debater. ‘28. Ambition—To be popular. T II K K O II O 1= s J— “8_ Til E SEN I OHS GEORGE TOLIVER NORWOOD Georjce Birminuhatn .Still achieving, still pursuing, Learn to labor and to wait. Haste wakes waste. ”S ' flab; Ks-eliall, l-'22-’23: Football Manager. 8}, mi ltion—To be a sailor. ❖ ❖ ❖ JOHNNIE POWELL PAHLKE “Palkey” Biimin MD) A fellow who love to hear Utmielf talk. Who can teach me anything? Good uatured Palky l( K. Lee: Derlaimer. '21. Ambition-—To propose to a thousand girl before I am thirty, or |o be an active member of the International Hull shooter ' Aaaoelation. ❖ ALFRED BYRD PHILLIPS. Jr. “A. B.M Dora. Ala. Of youthful face, and looks serene. You'd never dream he could ho mean. Star boarder of West Hall Ambition To lie n doctor. ♦ V ❖ JAMES WILSON REINHARDT “Deacon” Montgomery, Ain. Nothing great was ever achieved without ontbualasm. A good fellow to know, if, K. Lee; 8“ (tub; Manager-Director Dixieland Bonnier : I’lavs Prophet. 23; Football. '22: Spurt Kditor Purple Tornado (paper), '2.1: Sport Kdllor Annual. 'IB. Ambition—To sleep without snoring • ❖ CHARLES WERTH ROBERTS “Red” Wudley. Ain. And (till his tongue ran on. 'here we go'. Kumoncan; S' Club: Dixieland Roaruors: Foot ball. '22: Class Basket Ball. '23; Assistant Cheer Leader. '22. Ambition—To lead a life like that of Prof. Parker. ❖ • ( LEO LOIS ROGERS “Jolly” Danville. Ala. An honest man la the noblest work of God. A claaamate of real value. It. F. Lee; Life Service Bund. ' Vnnnnl Staff. '23; Delegate Boya' V M. C. A Conference. '23: Stu dent with brightest future in Who's Who. Ambition—To get au education in order to serve humanity better. r I! K lie II ) JOHN ROBERT ROWE “Bob” Birmingham ••Though vanquished he could argue still. It K I.ce; Delegate Hoy Y. M. C. A. Conference. Ainhillon—To do anything, mostly nothing ami yet lie aomething. JOHN ASH in in SKI.MAN Simon” Birmingham The hand that follows intellect can achieve.” Ask Prof. Parker about this fellow. II K. Lee; Commencement Declaimer. ‘2!l. A in hit ion—To he a great man. JESSE NEAL SHEPARD Shfp” Piper, Ala. “The secret of his success la constant work. A friend of Two-gun Trnrl . A III 111 t inti-To flu loll college. • • BERTHA VIRGINIA SMITH “Sparkic” Birmingham Through the tuorning gate of friendship goes, Thy pathway to the land of knowledge. It K. Lee: I'o-ed Clnli: Manager Co-ed Ball, '23: «‘la� Statistician. 23: Coed KdHor Annual Staff. 23; President Coed Cluh Ambition—To lie a friend lo all and an enemy to none GUY EVERETT SNAYELY, Jr. “Stoo-dent Birmingham Someone said he was quiet. Oh, what a mistake. Kuinenean. Destined to I e a great man Ambition—To succeed in business. ❖ ❖ ❖ DAYII) BENJAMIN TALIAFERRO “Tally-ferro” Birmingham Speak, that we may know thee. Speech Is great, but silence is greater. Ambition—To make my Fool print on the namln of lime. T II E E O II O THE SE CARLOS MOZEL TIN DEL “Prof. Spiggot” UirminRham ‘'Truth 1 the foundation of all knowledge. You will hoar from him later. It K Lee: Life Service Hand; Mid term Itebater, 22; Cetnmimcenu'tit Reclaimer, 22 Ambition—To direct a mmili'i|ial mi� it ti Sun dny nrhool in Hlrminuhaiii JESSE HALL TRUCKS “Two-gun” Coleanor, Ain. None but an author knows an author'! caret Author of Kvery Inch a Man. and other . Ambition—To be mii autoinnhUi mechanic • ❖ ❖ EVELYN IDA WALKER “.Mins Walker” Birmingham Woman, be fair, wo tnuat adore thee. Smile, and a world la weak before thee. It K. Lee; Coed Club; Commencement Reclaimer, ’23; Annual Staff. '23. Ambition—To have my njimr carved in the Hall of Art. ... ... ... MAI’RACE TERRY WALKER “Sad” Parrish, Ala. Of mannera goutlo, affections mild. t’olleire Band. '23 Ambition—To bi'Comr a government surveyor, ❖ • LOUIS HENRY WILKS “Wilks Bessemer. Ala. A mind to grasp a thought and clasp tt into memory.'' Knmenean. A real modem Ambition—Make the tmut of today. ❖ THOMAS FOX WORTH WOLFORD “Bob Bessorm-r. Ala. You look wise—please correct that error. Kumenean. A friend of Stoo-dent Ambition—To be a doetor. MORS SENIOR CLASS HIS POKY (Joseph Underwood Holcombe) A class in Simpson moves according to the Law of Acceleration,—it gathers momentum and speed the further it goes. While there are familiar faces from year to year, the growth of the school in the midst of this thriving growing city is responsible for the addition of some strange faces every year in every class. There have been changes in our class. Hut in spite of this, we are one.—we work together, stick together, tight together, think together, love the school together, succeed together, and last but not least, we “bust together. Many of us have been together from the first; between us there is a special bond. But whether all have been on the course from the first or not, we are united, and we are determined that these years shall have not been in vain. When we entered this school, it was known as the Birmingham-Southern High School. We honor that name, but we are glad that during our life here the name was changed to Simpson, in honor of that worthy president of the College. Doctor John I). Simpson. The memory of such a man should be uplifting in the life of every boy in the school. Our class is the last to graduate in the old building, even as we write the sound of blasting for our new administration building is being heard. We love the old building, but rejoice that future classes are to have the benefit of a new modern building so conveniently located for the development of our own individuality. During our stay here Simpson has made wonderful progress. With a principal and corps of teachers equal to the best we have forged to the front. In the realm of thorough work in the class room, in standards of manhood, in real sportsmanship in athletics, the school has established a place for itself, it now being a member both of the State Association of High Schools and of the Southern Association. Membership in these associations makes it possible when we graduate to enter without examination any college within the territory embraced in these associations. We shall not be true to the traditions of the classes that have preceded us unless we are nearly 100 per cent strong in going to college next year. We shall not he true to the spirit of our own class unless we hold before ourselves this ideal, namely, a thorough college course for every one of us. The class has had its share of honors from year to year, among them being the Scholarship medal last year, the positions of Editor-in-Chief and Business Manager of the Annual, besides many other positions on the staff. Our school paper has appeared chiefly through the efforts of workers from our class. We stand today at the finish of our course here, and at the beginning of a new course. We leave the one with the tenderest affection; we enter upon what is before us determined to make the record of the class of 1923 honorable through the years. r T IT E E C II () PROPHECY CL SS 1923 In the summer of 1935 a party of us were crossing the Atlantic on the S. S. Rotterdam. As soon as we puffed out of New York nearly every one went to his state room to get settled; but I preferred to linger and get the last faint glimmer of the outlines of the U. S. Thereupon fate stepped in and beckoned me to a certain cozy chair. Absorbed in my thoughts I scarcely noticed that the next seat to me was occupied. Not long was I ignorant of this fact, however, for glancing towards the chair 1 recognized the once familiar face of Prof. Malone. To say that 1 was surprised would be speaking mildly, for I had not seen him since the summer I graduated from Simpson. 1 hastened to make myself know to him. of course, and as soon as possible introduced the subject of old school days, 1 asked him if by chance he remembered the class of 1923. “1 certainly do,” he replied. “In fact I have several of the boys from that class in school now.” ”Mv soul!” I gasped, “don’t tell me they haven’t finished yet! “Oh, they are on the faculty stair. Wilbur McDonald is teaching English, Paul Nickerson mathematics. Red Roberts is coaching football, and George Norwood baseball and track, Barnes is the new gym instructor, and Ammons is the school doctor.” “I saw Parish just before sailing. He says you and he have a real minstrel company now to take the place of the Dixieland Roamers. Parish also told me that Joe Campl ell and Craven are teaching at the Talladega High School; also that Bertha Smith and Evelyn Walker have opened a kindergarten.” “Why, Mr. Malone, it seems ages since I left Birmingham. I have not even seen the new school. Please tell me about it. I said. “You would hardly call it new now. for we have been in it over ten years. If you have not been in Birmingham in this time, I could tell you much about your old classmates. Maxine Massie has opened a beauty parlor across the hall from the G. N. W. A. (Gentlemen’s Non-Working Association). organized by Orion Dozier and Ben Cunningham. These firms are located in the new McEachern-Eatman building, the owners of which are prosperous lawyers. In this same building is the factory of ‘Black and Hopson.’ ‘Best Hair-Growers of the South. Their specialty is blond wigs. Clarence McDorman is operating a tleet of sight-seeing yachts on the Ala- 1 it 2 i bama River. Maurace Walker is his chief engineer. Of course you know that Tom Hylton is a well known poet. William Rurchfiel. Elliott, and May, too, are writing, their specialty being prose. Your class has accomplished much in the musical world. No doubt you have heard of David Manley’s Broadway Serenaders. Telulah Rose Love and Jack Lapage are famous opera singers, their wonderful talent having been discovered by Prof. O. Gordon Ericson. In addition to this, your class has produced some artists: Frank McConnell and Henry McClendon have a monopoly on hand-painted score cards. Their little ‘Dixie Workshop’ is well known in the city.” We were interrupted at this point. I was fortunate in having so long a chat with Mr. Malone, since his success in making Simpson a model school made such extra demands on his time that it was almost impossible to get an audience with him ordinarily. I could hardly wait to tell the rest of the crowd all the news I had heard. They were delighted to hear that he was aboard, and were all ears for the news I brought, specially Bob Henning, Farley, Ed Miles, and A. B. Phillips. Strange that we had never thought of discussing our old class mates! Once the subject was brought up. however, every one contributed something. I learned during the conversation that Cleo Rogers was a missionary to China, and that Pahlke was junior partner to Louis Pizitz. A Hospital for Animals had been established in Alaska by Robert Rowe and John Selman. the first and only ore of its kind in the world. A branch of this hospital in Africa is in charge of Tindel, and another in Australia in charge of Wilkes and Taliaferro. No one was surprised to hear that J. H. (W. S. Hart) Trucks is playing in Wild West pictures, and that Jesse Shepard is his director. Instead of being the president of some big college, as you might suppose. Everett Suavely, together with Thomas Wolford, is in the banking business. Rev. Jack” Atkinson is the preacher in charge of the First Methodist Church in Birmingham. Hal Knight has gone back to the merchant marine.—not at scrubbing decks, but as captain of the S. S. Eubeta. Joe Holcombe is the new mayor of Birmingham, and Lynch is City Manager. Sid Malloy is the proud proprietor of a chain of barber shops, in which position he can get the much needed shaves per daw Crack Hanna, now General Walter Hanna, is in charge of the National Guard of the State. Shots Baxter. Carroll, and Hamilton, are playing ball in the American Leaeue. all having high averages in their respective positions. The firm of Morris and Morris is second to none as a wholesale and retail store save Sears-Roebuck. Many other things were brought up about the dear old members of the class. This is enough to give vou an insight into their doings. My love to all God’s country. Your pal, James Wilson Reinhardt. Jr. T UK KC II () 1= s SENIOR CLASS SONG (Tune: Alma Mater) As a band of little Freshmen, Four Ion? years ago. We did come in search of knowledge. All there was to know. Chorus Simpson Tech shall reign forever. Highest in our hearts, We shall never cease to love her Tho we’re far apart. Through the years we’ve struggled onward. With our heart and soul, Still pursuing, still achieving. On to reach the goal. Ever may the great Redeemer Thy pure spirit bless. May He hear our earnest prayer For thy great success. Telulah Rose Love. THOUGHTS AT SUNSET (Contributed) I sat on the shore of a lake one evening at sundown. I was all alone and the only noise that broke the dead calm was the gentle lapping of waves on the beach. Across the lake the sun was setting in an array of gold, red. purple and orange. While I sat there the shadows deepened and the sun sank lower and lower. The birds had stilled their singing and it seemed as tho’ the waves had become more quiet. Suddenly, in a last blaze of glory the great red ball dropped under the horizon and darkness descended on me and the little lake. I couldn’t help comparing the day with our lives; how we come up slowly in the morning of our lives, growing brighter and brighter until, perhaps, a final great achievement crowns a life of usefulness, spent in serving mankind. Life is not in hanging on this sphere and getting all you can out of it. Life is doing something and getting somewhere. A merry-go-round runs as far in a year as a trans-continental train but it never gets anywhere. If we would get out of the habit of living in a cycle we would be a bigger, better people. “He really lives, who leaves the world Just a little bit better than he found it.” —Donald D. Long, Class of ’24. 1 ! :1 :i T II K K a II o The Complete and Unabridged Statistic of the Class of 1923 Now, just a word or two before I say anything. When 1 had the honor to be chosen as statistician of this remarkable class of 1023, the duties of said office were almost entirely unfamiliar to me. To learn what it was that I was bound by solemn oath to perform, I took an extensive aeroplane trip. 1 sailed for days, making stops at Pratt City. Irondale. Blount County, Who’dathoughtit, (the Village Creek always in view), and suddenly realizing that it was May 18th. I made a landing on Sunshine Slopes. As I said at the outset, the definition of a statistician depends on the circumstances involved. I had heard some talk of his being an effeminate biped hampered by total loss of gray matter and utter disregard for the manner he imposes himself upon an audience. Others say that he is a man of rare intellect and accomplishment and one who delights his hearers with his wonderful findings. Now which of these is right? It depends. Offhand, I would say the first, but at second thought perhaps not the first. Also, it would appear that all things being equal, or nearly so, that considering, but notwithstanding otherwise, and contrary to the adopted methods of reasoning, it would be possible in direct juxtaposition of the integrating values to select by hypothetical deduction, the first mentioned definition of a statistician. Having said so much about the duties of my office, I shall proceed cautiously, and when I finish I shall be through. Yes, friends, we are bigger, better and brighter than ever. For the first time in the annals of this glorious school, we have over sixty graduates. We are 18 per cent larger than last year’s output, which was considered the heighth of excellence. Now the members of this great assembly of brains and power are classified according to form, use. and properties. According to form, they are formal and informal; according to use. they are useful and useless, and according to their properties—well, that is the subject matter of the rest of this painful disquisition. As our weight is the most conspicuous thing about us, I shall begin with that. By actual figures, we can counterponderate the enormous weight of 8569 pounds. If we are worth only 98 cents a pound, just think how intrinsically valuable we are. This money has been placed in the hands of Professor Malone, and he has not definitely decided how it will ! e spent. Our weight will not appear so significant when it is remembered that during these four years each of us has devoured 37 loaves of bread, 18 2-9 gallons of milk shake, 16 8-9 pounds of baked beans, 9 3-4 gallons of soup. 17 1-5 pounds of hash, 236 Love Nests, and 213 Cherry Flappers. Is it any wonder that we are so weighty? If we were as high as our ambitions, we would be lofty indeed but as ambitions can not be measured accurately, you will have to be satisfied with our actual physical height. I find by looking down the column T II 10 10 (! II ) headed “Height” that we tower to the enormous distance of 363 feet 8 2-3 inches. If this were in the form of a wireless mast, it would be capable of radiating energy in a circle 2000 miles in diameter. Just think what a blessing to mankind such a tower would be! From the top of it we could look around and see when rain clouds were approaching, and could warn the people below to take their umbrellas. Yea. we could watch baseball games all over the state, and we might, on clear days, almost see street cars as they leave Bessemer. Now. just a few words about our age. Ever since the world began, man has been interested in ages and dates, especially of women. Histories would be useless were it not for a knowledge of that fleeting element called duration of time. And so it is. this report would be incomplete without something in regard to our age. Looking down the column, I find that the figures run something like this: 16, 16. 16. 21. 22—Oh. I beg your pardon, those last two were in the boy's column. All told we have spent 671 years of our life in school. Suppose, now that instead of entering school, everyone of us had spent these years in outside work at the paltry sum of $1.25 per day. Up to this time we would have earned the neat sum of $525,329.98. With so much money we could easily afford to invent a human machine with which all Math could be worked, all the themes in English written, every line of Latin translated, and the compounds of all the elements learned in so short a time that examinations would be eliminated. At the present day, it is the common opinion among psychological scientists that a man's brains are directly proportional to the circumference of his head. By actual measurements, the circumference of our crania is 133 feet 6 9-8 inches. Now there is a formula in solid trigonometry by which the contents of a person’s head can be found from the circumference. Thus letting x equal the contents, we have x equals the fourth root of pi R square over six c, divided by one-half sine B cosecant A. Making the proper substitutions, I find that X equals 98 pounds 3 7-8 ounces. Why, even the professors who have extracted all the knowledge from us they dared, do not possess this much gray matter. However. I have been informed that theirs is concentrated anti ours diluted. 1 see before me in the audience pupils who are jealous of us, pupils who would like to take our places on this rostrum. Dearest friends, I have just a few words for you. By obeying the following seven rules, you will some day have the pleasure of being up here: First. Always stay at home on the slightest indication of illness. It raises the average daily attendance of the school. Second. Never get to school on time, for it gives the professors much needed exercise changing their reports. Third. Never look at your books before recitations or tests, because none of the professors are so hard-hearted that they will not pass you. Fourth. Never hand in themes at the proper time, since it facilitates i � 2 n matters exceedingly for the professors if you wait and hand them in a few days late. Fifth. Don't listen to the advice of our speakers. They talk to take up your time and not to give you instructions. Sixth. Nobody loves a fat person, therefore walk down to the drug store for lunch, climb back up the hill, and a reduction of weight is guaranteed. Seventh and lastly, while you are in school, never drink strong water if you wish to keep your mind clear and active. Always dilute it. A strict observance of the foregoing fundamental fanaticisms will make you pleasant and agreeable to the faculty, kind and courteous to your class mates, and will bring you to as successful a termination as it has to us. Bertha Smith. Statistician. Last Will and Testament of the Class of 1923 J. M. McEachern. We, the class of 1923, in individual and distinct parts, being about to pass out of this sphere of education, in full possession of a crammed mind, well trained memory, and almost super-human understanding, do make and publish this, our last will and testament, hereby revoking and making void all former wills or promises by us at anytime heretofore made. Such estate as it has been pleased the Fates and our own strong hands to win for us, we do dispose as follows: Item: We give and bequeath to the dear faculty, who have been our instructors in all the wisdom of the ages, a sweet and unbroken succession of restful nights and peaceful dreams. (We know that they need it.) They have done their duty and verily, they should have their well-earned reward. Item: We give and bequeath to our beloved principal, Mr. Malone, our sincere affection, our deepest reverence, our heartiest gratitude, and the whole unlimited wealth of our eternal memory. In an attempt at partial payment for all that he has done for us during our long years at Simpson High, we make over to him, here and now. a heavy mortgage on our future in the Great Unknown. It shall be his to watch every step of our upward and onward journey—to note each trial, each attempt, each victory, each success and honor that we may achieve in the arena of the world—and to accept for himself, as interest on our deathless debt, every ounce of the praise, every iota of the honor, knowing that it is all due to his faithful instructions. Again, we give and bequeath to our beloved faculty all the amazing knowledge and startling information that we have furnished them from time to time in our examination papers. Item: We give and bequeath to the Junior Class our profound knowledge of economies, English, chemistry, mathematics, and the universe in whole or in part. We trust the class will be able to survive it. Item: The following may seem but trifling bequests, but we hope they may be accepted, not as worthless things, lavishingly thrown away because we can no longer keep them, but as valuable assets to those who may receive them. 1st—To Professor Greene, the balance in our class treasury, to be used in buying a pair of microscopic glasses. We feel that he will need these in dealing with our successors. 2nd—To the girls, the gift of gab. 3rd—To anybody who needs it. Holcombe’s talent for bluffing. (Apply early and avoid the rush.) 4th—To the Freshman Class, the record for order which this class has established. We have proven ourselves able to keep quiet on all occasions. 5th—To Amelia Glenn, Bertha Smith’s ancestors. She feels that she will not need them any more—that she can face the world behind her own coat of paint. Gth—To Prater, Reinhardt’s executive ability, but not his beauty. He’ll still feel the need of that, he fears, and couldn’t be cajoled into leaving it behind. 7th—To Berry, the musical gifts of Roberts. (“Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast.”) 8th—To the Class of 1924. our Senior dignity. May they uphold it forever! Last comes the thing hardest for us to part with. To our successors we must leave our places in the hearts of our Principal and Teachers. Our instructors will love them, unworthy as we feel they are. even as they have loved us; they will show them the same tender kindness and attention that they have bestowed upon us; they will feel the same interest in their attempts and successes; the same sorrow when they fail. We trust that the Class of 1924 will appreciate all this as deeply as we have. Besides these enforced gifts, we leave—not of necessity but of our own free will—our blessing, our forgiveness, and a pledge of friendship henceforth and forever. But one thing we will not relinquish—tender memories of pleasant associations. All the rest and residue of our property we give and bequeath to our beloved Principal, for his use and benefit absolutely, or to be disposed of for the good of the coming classes as he may see fit. We do hereby constitute and appoint the said Principal sole executor of this our last will and testament. In witness whereof, we, The Class of 1923. have to this, our will, set our hands and seals this the 25th day of May, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-three. Stanley B. Echols ..................President Class Y. p. Hickman............ President Student Body Adams, F. C. Aldrich, T. H. Jr. Berry, L. E. Bishop. J. P. Browder. F. G. Burchfiel, W. C. Burnett. C. A. Corr, J. A. Cranford, H. E. Cunningham. R. E. Currie, B. B. Jr. Curl, W. H. Davis, Hilda Dickson. Alma Dill. R. L. Jr. Dupuy. J. S. Echols. S. B. Ferguson. J. M. ROLL Folkes. E. F. Gilmer, Cordelia Glenn, Amelia Greene. Lois Grill. J. G. Harris, J. E. Herring. C. L. Hickman, W. P. Hinton. A nice Johnson. B. L. Lamberth. T. J. McCarty, H. S. McHugh, B. L. Madden. E. P. Mann. L. F. Manley, D. B. Martin, F. J. Moon, J. Y. Jr. Morgan. R. F. Neville. W. K. Nichols. H. L. Partridge. H. 0. Phifer. Catherine Prater. T. H. Sawyer, L. F. Sharpe, W. H. Smith, E. T. Sowell. W. S. Jr. Stein, G. A. Stephens, Y. C. Stewart, C. H. Sudderth. R. J. Thorn. H. S. Warren, O. Wesley, J. N. Wilking, J. L. Williams, M. G. j l o 2 :i T 11 10 K C II O KEEPINO FIT the o� shop 1 � 2 :i : SOPHOMORE CLASS Officer Morris South, President Berry, W. E. Blacksher, J. Blair, F. P. Brooks, Grace Lee Brown, B. G. Cole, J. B., Jr. Echols, Rebecca Rich, W. F. Frost, J. D. Green, C. I.. R o I. I. Grissom, Joe, Jr. Huffstutler, T. W Larkin, F. M. I awrence, H. I). Lewis, L. L. McHugh, R. M. Martin, E. T. Mosaic, H. Moore, A. W. Nash, H. S. Long, D. D. McDonald, K. W. McDonald, R. H. McDonald. T. J. McGavock, W. R., Jr. New bold, P. B. Parish, Mildred Pearson. R. II. South, M. C. Stevenson. Alma i Stewart, Floy .Stone, Katharine Thompson, O H. Vincent, A. L. Vincent, C. E. ■£=iL Whittle, S. Williams, E. M. Woodham, P. W. Wright, M. 1 � 2 3 v ii e echo T IL 10 K C JI O FRESJIM N CLASS Paul H. Earle, Jr., President R 0 L L Able, R. H. Fulton, W, H. Luquire, R. C. Batson, J. L , Jr. Gilmer, Amelia Monasco. D. E. Brogan, 0. NV. Goodner, V. C. Mauldin, Ted Brewton, A. B. Graham. Paul Motts, L V. Tanner, J. C. Traxler, S. I. Tyler, P. R. Watson, A. G. Byrd, A. C. Hawkins, R. M. Morton, R. P. Weaver, T, C. Byrd, S. D. Herron. Ruth Morris, Elizabeth Williams, Annetta Cranford, Louise Herndon, A., Jr. Neville, Wm. V. Wood, R. D. Dilworth, J. E. Mosey, J. E. Reese, Louise Wright, J. E. Dockery, W. E. I .aster, J. H. Donahoo, H. A. Lazenby, M. C. Earle. P. H.. Jr. Lewis. J. A. Easterwood P. L. Love, Owen Shu ford. F. B. Sibley, C. J. Sinclair, P. L. Stafford, J. C. THE ECHO ” ’,C AND « . _s 1 U 2 -A T II K K (’ II O T_ Wm. !. Atkinson C. L. McDorman “THE ECHO” Wm. B. Atkinson Editor-in-Chief C. L. McDorman Business Manager EDITORIAL STAFF Telulah Rose Love................. Associate Editor Wm. Y. Elliott ................... Literary Editor Catherine Phifer ..........Assistant Literary Editor W. M. McDonald ... Assistant Literary Editor J. W. Reinhardt .................... Athletic Editor I). B. Manley ............. Assistant Athletic Editor Bertha Smith ......................... Co-ed Editor R. E. Henning .........................Organizations ART STAFF P. W. Wood ham Evelyn Walker BUSINESS DEFA RTMENT C. L. McDorman ... Business Manager Wm. N. Burchfiel Assistant Business Manager R. W. Greene Faculty Adviser CONTRIBUTORS P. R. Tyler J. M. McEaehern D. D. Long W. P. Hickman i � 2 :j Starts ornado The (,m.t Toma Jo in Stale C hom in Monlgtjm Societies Sathulle S x| HearJ A Football Team AuatJed Sweater DDmON TO SIMP-k SON FACULTY Par pie Clan Trin Shade,C.' THE PURPLE TORNADO “THE PURPLE TORNADO Editor-in-Chief W. M. McDonald Associate Editor ........ W. B. Atkinson Co-ed Editor ......Lois Greene Sports Editor J. W. Reinhardt Joke Editor ..............R. E. Henning MANAGING STAFF Business Manager C. L. McDorman Ass’t Business Mgr. . W. C. Burchfiel Advertising Manager . J. E. Campbell Exchange Editor P. W. Woodham R E. LEE LITERARY SOCIETY Grace Lee Brooks C. A. Burnett J. E. Campbell Louise Cranford Hilda Davis Rebecca Echols S. B. Echols Wrn. Y. Elliott Amelia Gilmer Cordelia Gilmer M E 1 B E R S Amelia Glenn Lois Greene J. E. Harris J. L Holcombe Tel u I ah Hose Love A. H. Lynch I) B. Manley Maxine Massie F. J. Martin F. R. Morris Elizabeth Morris F. G. McConnell C. L. McDorman .?. P. Pahlke Catherine Phifer J. W. Reinhardt, Jr. Louise Reese C. L. Rogers J. A. Seim an C. H. Stewart Alma Stevenson B. IL Snavely Bertha Smith W. S. Sowell C. M. Tindel Evelyn Walker E. M. Williams l f '2 :t V H K E ’ II o EUMENEAN LITERARY SOCIETY Wm. B. Atkinson J. P. Bishop W. C. Burchfiel W. N. Burchfiel R. E. Cunningham R. L. Dill A. H. Donahoo P. H. Earle W. H. Parish Paul Graham M E M B K R S Joseph Grissom R. R Henning Arthur Hopson J. J. La Pago, Jr. M. C. Luzenby I). I). Long Owen Love W. M. McDonald J. M. McEachem J. S. Malloy J. S. Morris It P. Morton W. V. Neville P. B. New bold Paul Nickerson H. 0. Partridge C. W. Roberts G. E. Suavely, Jr. L. 11. Wilkes M G. Williams T. F. Wolford P. W. Woodham L. E. Berry SIMPSON-SOI THEKN CLl l‘ Colors : Motto Purple and Gold Simpson for Southern OFFICERS Hubert Caldwell. ’22 President Ren Beaird, 21 .................Vice-President Marie Newsome, ’22 Secretary SIMPSON LIFE SERVICE BAND OFFICERS President ....................Wm. B. Atkinson Vice-President ...............C. H. Stewart Secretary ................. Grace Lee Brooks MEMBERS Wm. B. Atkinson Grace Lee Brooks Wm. H. Curl Hilda Davis R. W. Greene J. E. Harris A. H. Lynch Telulah Rose Love J. S. Malloy T. J. McDonald R. H. McDonald A. W. Moore C. L. Rogers C. H. Stewart C. M. Tindel PL M. Williams M. G. Williams P. W. Woodham THE CALL “Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest.” Fragrant with love, laden with care, these words of the Master have buried themselves in our hearts. Kindled by sacred fire, and guided by a hand that never weakens, we of this Band, are marching forward in the battle train of the Son of God. ; T H IS E C II O QUARTETTE Reinhardt, Second Hass; Berry, Second Tenor; Woodham, First Hass; Folkes, First Tenor. G LEE CLUB Lois Greene, Accompanist MEMBERS J. W. Reinhardt J. N. Wesley C. L. McDorman 0. T. Dozier VV. Y. Elliott L. E. Berry D. B. Manley M. G. Williams O. H. Thompson W. B. Atkinson E. F. Folkes P. W. Woodham C. W. Roberts L. D. Lathem 1 o 2 T If K ECHO DIXIELAND ROWIF.RS J. W. Reinhardt Jr. John Wesley .. John Lathem ..... P. W. Woodham J. W. Reinhardt Jr. C. W. Roberts .... L. E. Berry.......... W. H. Parish .... E. F. Folkes ...... D. B. Manley ........ B. H. Cunningham .... 0. II. Thompson 0. T. Dozier......... .... Director and Manager ........ .... Sta?e Manager .... Advertising Manager .............. Interlocutor CAST .Sassafras Seldom Doolittle ..................... Pharoah — ............... . Tanlac ...................... Slats - ............. Asipidity ................. Nickedemos ................ Windshields ...................Tutankham ..................The Gump 1 � 2 3 T II E ECHO i i 2 :t CO-ED CLUB MOTTO “Not to be the prettiest, nor wittiest, nor wisest, but the sunshiniest.” OFFICERS President ...........................Bertha Smith Vice-President ....................Alma Stevenson Secretary........ ...................Evelyn Walker Reporter............ ................ A nice Hinton M K M B K R S Grace Lee Brooks Louise Cranford Hilda Davis Alma Dickson Rebecca Echols Amelia Gilmer Cordelia Gilmer Amelia Glenn Lois Greene Anice Hinton Tclulah Rose Love Maxine Massie Elizabeth Morris Mildred Parrish Catharine Phifer Louise Reese Bertha Smith Alma Stevenson Floy Stewart Katharine Stone Evelyn Walker Annetta Williams ATHLETIC5 t 1 ! 2 3 'I' IT E E V II O 1L —)L = T At left. Coach Ncese, who has been with us for two years, has been of great help to the school. He is one of the best High School Football Coaches in the State. and has put out a good team each year. ❖ At right. Conch Reynolds, who not only is a good coach in Basket Ball, Baseball and Track, but knows how to get the work out of the boys in the classroom also. He has shown his ability in coaching by putting out a Basket Ball Team this year that won the State Championship. THE FOOTBALL TEAM “Slim Neese, Coach. Star on Birmingham-Southern College team for four years. Football Coach for Simpson, ’21, '22. “Jelly” Cranford, half-back. Quick, flashy, swift, hard as a rock. “Johnny” Grill, half-back, quarter. Started in good, and good all the way. Line plunger. “Mac” McClendon, line. Developed into a useful man in every game in which he took part. “Sid Malloy, tackle. Greatest when pulling down an enemy about to get away. “George” Norwood. Manager. Great help to the team. T_ T H K K C II O 1 s “Yank” Senn, quarter-back. Acted general several times with great credit to the team. “Curly” Black, full-back. A whole team in himself. A sure tackle, and a dangerous man for the enemy. “Bull” Wesley, guard. First year of football. In game from first whistle, fighting to the end. Wm.” Elliott, line. A very good help in the time of need. “Dukey” Hamilton, half-back. An injured shoulder kept him from playing regularly. Swift, fearless, and good on feet. “Fig” Barnes, guard. Three football letters. Very delicate, weighing only 240. Irresistible. “Shag Yarbrough, center, Captain. Second year on team. Knows a lot of football. Worth quite a bit to our line. “Bed” Roberts, end. At snagging passes he proved to be a wonder. What he could not do with his feet, he did with his mouth. “Deacon” Reinhardt, tackle. First year on team, and last. Accident kept him from giving his best. “Slick” Vincent, end and half-back. No limit to his endurance and fighting qualities. Always gained ground. FOOTIiALL RECORDS FOR THE YEAR Simpson 0 Cullman 6 Simpson 6 Jefferson Co. 7 Simpson.... .... 0 Talladega 6 Simpson 28 Shades Cahaba 0 Simpson... .... 7 St. Bernard ... 0 Simpson .. .52 Jones Valley.. 0 Simpson ... 21 Marbury 0 Simpson .. 116 Opponents .... 10 1922 FOOTBALL LETTER MEN Front Row (left to right)—Reinhardt, Wesley, Senn, Cranford. Middle Row — Hamilton, Vincent, Hickman, McClendon, Barnes. Back Row—Yarbrough, Coach Neese, Malloy, Black, Prof. J. M. Malone, Roberts. Nash not in picture. 1 i) 2 :i T UK KC II O STATE CHAMPIONS 1923 BASKET BALL TEAM Slick Vincent, Captain. In every game every minute. Marvelous dribbler. All-State. Rated by many as All-American. Martin Ferguson, guard. A wizard in pulling down the ball from the backboard. All-State. Hubert Carroll, guard. Fast, covering opponent all the time. Everywhere. All-State second team. Yancy Senn, forward. Invaluable. Dead shot both in fouls and distance. All-State second team. BASKET BALL RECORDS FOR SEASON (D Games in Birmingham District, and in State The team won many honors this season as the records below will show: Simpson, 56; Jones Valley 6 Simpson, 30; Bessencr. 24 Simpson, 56; Shades-Cahaha Simpson, 37; Jones Valley, 11 Simpson, 32; Wetumpkn. 8 7 Simpson, 29; Greenville, 8 Simpson, 35; Palos, 20 Simpson, 27; Ala. Fresh., 32 Simpson, 31; Ala. Fresh., 23 Simpson, 38; Tuscaloosa. 8 Simpson. 44; B. A. C. 47 Simpson, 59; Gadsden, 38 Simpson, 26; Alliance, 23 Simpson. 43; Sneads, 21 Simpson, 27; I.anier, 26 Simpson, 37; Sneads, 19 Simpson, 47; Marbury, 14 Total 660; Others 331 r STATE CHAMPIONS 1923 BASKET BALL TEAM Curdy Byrd, center. More points than any other man in State Tournament. All-State. Clarence MeDorman, center. Dependable, aggressive, fearless. Bull Wesley, guard. Dandy sub., equal to anybody’s varsity. “Little Boy” Wright, forward. Swift, active, alert. Letter. BASKET BALL RECORDS FOR SEASON (2) Cotton States Tournament, Auburn For the second time we participated in the invitation tournament under the auspices of the Polytechnic Institute at Auburn. In this we won the trophy for the fourth place. Simpson ..... Simpson Simpson Simpson Simpson •17—Berry School, Ga. 42—Daileville ........ 22—University Hi., Ga. ... 24—Lanier ......... ... ....Ill—Opponents ....... T 1 2 3 T II K K i' II O t (3) State Tournament. Montgomery Here the Tornado was at its best. They defeated one of the strongest teams in the state, and thereby won the most coveted prize of the year— the Loving Cup given by Gov. W. VV. Brandon. RECORDS THERE Simpson 89—Shelby Co. 19 53—Lincvillc .... 29 Simpson 29—Dadevillo 14 Simpson 34—Lanier .. 11 Total 1S2—Others ns (4) National Tournament, Chicago On receiving an invitation to the National Meet at the University of Chicago, the friends of the school co-operating with the students, the team got busy and was sent to the Windy City. Although the team did not win any trophy, it won warm words of praise from experts at the tourney. RECORD THERE Simpson........... 24 Kansas City ...........31 Grand Total of Points for the Season: Simpson.......... 1002 Opponents ............ 543 ,4 .4 BASEBALL FACTS Simpson won the championship in the Jefferson County League in 1922, and had strong claims for the State championship. Indications now are that we shall win the Jefferson County championship this season, and that our claim to the State Title will l e unquestioned. We have not been defeated by a Jefferson County team, and have won three out of five games played with Tuscaloosa, the supposed State champions. RECORDS TO DATE Simpson, 10: Shades Cahaba. 1 Simpson, 15; Fairfield, I Simpson, 21; Shades Cahaba, 2 Simpson, 27; Fairfield. 3 Simpson, 22; M. Jordan, 0 Simpson, 5; Shades Cahaba, 1 Simpson, 1; Tuscaloosa, 2 Simpson, 1; Tuscaloosa, 3 Simpson, 2; Jones Valley, 1 Simpson, 19; JetTorson Co., 5 Simpson, 29; Fairfield. 0 Simpson, 4; St. Bernard, 5 Simpson, 5; Sheffield, 2 Simplon, 7; Sheffield, 3 Simpson, 0; Tuscumbia. 1 Simpson, 12: Shades Cahaba, 0 Simpson, 4; Jones Vally, 1 Simpson, 10; Jefferson Co., 1 Simpson, fi; St. Bernard, 3 Simpson, 5; Tuscaloosa, 3 Simpson, 11; Tuscaloosa, 3 Simpson, 6; Tuscaloosa, 5 Total .222; Others........ 49 1 f) 2 3 Reynolds, Coach LINE-l P Hickman Easterwood . Hamilton Baxter ... Norwood Byrd, C. Parish Senn ... Vincent Carroll Cranford Prater ........ Black ......... Byrd, l� . Hanna Hylton ........ Tyler .. McEachern Wesley Catcher Catcher Pitcher Pitcher Pitcher .... Pitcher First Base .. First Base Second Base ..Third Base Third Base Short Stop . ..Left Field Center Field ..... Outfield Outfield ----- Utility ...... Utility Utility 1923 BASEBALL TEAM . 19 2 3 T 11 E K C 11 O Hanna Captain Senn .............................. Manager Left to right: Hanna. 100 yards, 220 yards, etc.; Dozier, field events; Morris, pole vault, broad jump; Sudderth, 100 yards, relay; Hamilton, high jump, etc.; Sinclair, throwing javelin, shot put; Vincent, broad jump, relay. 100 yards, etc.; Harris, distance; Malloy, relay, pole vault; Eaater-i wood, shot put. high jump, javelin, etc. Not in picture: Wright, relay, high jump; Senn, field events. 1 T II K KCII O 1023 State Championship Basket Ball Trophy, Governor’s Cup 1— Birmingham Arms and Cycle Trophy. Presented by the Birmingham Athletic Club. Second place. Second Annual Invitation Interscholastic Basket Ball Tournament. 1922. 2— Bill Streit Trophy. Cotton States Interscholastic Basket Ball Tournament, under auspices Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn. 1922. Third place. 3— Cosby Trophy. Champions Jefferson County High School Baseball League. 1922. 4— Bill Streit Trophy. High School Track Meet. 1922. 5—Cotton States Interscholastic Basket Ball Tournament, under auspices Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Auburn. Fourth Place. 1923. 6—Governor’s Trophy. State Champions High School Association Basket Ball Tournament. Montgomery, 1923. T UK K C1 II () TL r CALENDAR James Harris Sept. 11-12—Boarding students arrive. Red Roberts gets instructions as to the use of a knife and fork. Sept. 13—School opened with bright prospects. Coach Neese made call for football players and would-be’s. Sept. 14—History III learned that Professor Parker was from North Carolina. Sept. 18—Professor Tinsley’s week to hold chapel. He lives up to his motto, “I love to tell the story.” Sept. 22—Students discussed the matter of publishing a school paper. I Oct. G—Cullman won a hard-fought game from us on their own field. 7-0. Oct. 10—Professor Parker gave a lecture to History III on how to get along in life. Coat Berry was greatly benefitted. Oct. 20—First term examinations begin. 0, lest we forget. Oct. 23—Examinations ended—ire forgot. Nov. 3—The Tornado got right: It blew St. Bernard up to the tune of 7-0. Nov. 4—Report cards sent out. Gee; but I hate to go home. Nov. 10—Simpson lost to Jefferson County High in the last few minutes of play. 7-6. Nov. 17—The Tornado swept through Shades-Cahaba to a 27-0 victory. Simpson started a library by having a “Book Shower.” Many valuable books were given, among them being one by our own distinguished author, J. Hall Trucks, Ph.D., X.Y.Z., T.Yty. The title of his volume is, Every Inch a Man.” There has been such a scramble for it that the book has been worn out. Nov. 24—Football team showed best form of season in upsetting dope and winning from Marbury, 21-0. Simpson co-operated with Birmingham-Southern in preparing for Howard. Took part in big bonfire and nightshirt parade. Nov. 25— Night study hall lost as usual. Nov. 29—Football season ended with 42-0 win over Jones Valley on M unger Field. Dec. 12—Basket ball season started with 24-18 victory over Southside Baptist. Practice had begun on Dec. 4. Dec. 13—Fritz Leiber spoke to the students in chapel. Prof. Parker showed the quality of an orator in introducing him. Dec. 15—Homeward bound. Dec. 27—Prof. Malone sent us letters telling us when work would resume. He must have thought we would forget. S - T_ THE ECHO %= $ ( Jan. 2—Work began again. Dozier arrived and at once formed an everlasting friendship with Prof. Parker and Prof. Greene, (penance enough for all time for them.) The Tornado starts drive towards State championship, beating such teams as Palos. Alabama Freshmen. Alliance. Sidney Lanier, Greenville, Marbury, VVetumpka, et al. Jan. 22—Mid-term examinations,—shades of Robert E. Lee on 19th! Two days of misery. Feb. 16—Team went to Cotton States Tournament at Auburn. After eliminating three strong teams, we were beaten in the semifinals and finals, winning fourth place, and adding another trophy to our collection. Feb. 21-22—Simpson elected a cheer leader after one of the hottest political contests of our history, Dozier, the irrepressible, winning. Feb. 26—Basket ball team entered the State Championship meet at Montgomery, going through undefeated and winning the coveted Governor’s Cup. Feb. 27-28—Class basket ball. The Juniors won over the Seniors in the final by the narrow margin of 17-16. Mar. 1—Our team, the State Champions, invited to attend the National Meet at Chicago under the direction of the University of Chicago. School, set on fire over the invitation, begins to try to conjure up some sort of way by which the team might go to the Meet. Mar. 3—Baseball practice started. Mar. 19—Dixieland Roamers gave a minstrel to help send the team to Chicago. Mar. 19-60—Students had pictures made for the Annual. Bob Wolford had his made. Apr. 1—Team left for Chicago on limited. Cheering send-ofT at train. Apr. 4—Simpson gave Kansas City a hard fight, but could not overcome the handicap in weight. Score 61-24. Apr. 9—Team returns from Chicago. Met by student body, and conducted in great fashion in parade through the city back to the campus. Apr. 10—.Jefferson County baseball league began. Apr. 25—Simpson undefeated so far by any team in the League. 19 2 3 T H 1C K C H O % s =F BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN COLLEGE YOUR COLLEGE! CERTAINLY It Will Be Unwise for You to Decide on a College Until You Have Investigated the Advantages Offered Here The Faculty—In character, Christian; in scholarship and experience, the equal of any in the state. Its course of study, including Languages, History. Science, etc., is complete and liberal, leading to the degrees of A.11. and B.S. Its recognized Department of Education secures complete recognition lor its graduates from the State Board. Its successful athletic teams develop boys into men of physical stamina; experienced coaches with excellent material for each team; football record for last fall good. In addition to those already in use. there is a new three-story brick and steel dormitory. The new $60,000, threc-story, fire-proof brick M. Paul Phillips Library will be ready for occupancy by the summer of 1923. It has student publications, promoting an interest in literary effort. Its Y. M. C. A. and Y. V. C. A. develop the best in the students; fifteen minutes prayer service each evening after supper. Campus situated on a hill, unsurpassed for healthful climate and grandeur of rugged scenery. ()ne million dollars added to its financial resources by the recent drive of the education movement. Genuine college advantages within the reach of all the young men. Necessary expenses $300. For additional information address GUY E. SNAVELY, President Birminghan-Southern College, Birmingham, Ala. 10 2 3 PLEASE DON'T Under the spreading1 chestnut tree The Simpson jokesmith stands, And turns out chestnuts left and right, As well the art demands. And tho’ some are old, and oft’ heard and trite And thus are apt to bore. Don’t spoil our joy with the sad remark, “I’ve heard that one before.” EDITORIAL BY TIIE EDITOR Dear Customers: Modesty ferbids that we should, cast any unseemly bouquets at ourselves. However, it will be apparent to all broadminded peeple on reading this artickel that they hold in there hand one of the most illuminating peaces of literatoor which human ingenuity has ever conspired to produce. Look down the annuls of great writers from Wm. Shakespere to Jonny Pahlke and see if therein in anything which approaches it, in educasion, interest and subjeck matter. Whom is it will dare to contridict this statement when such eminent judges of literatoor as McClendon, Campbell Roberts have commented favorably on our humble pub-lickation? While glancing thru its intrans- ing pages the former was heard to remark. “It is wonderful, the spel-ing is perfect and the puncturation is beautiful. It is the best since Horatio Alger’s “Bound to Rise.” Campbell, that infallable judge of literatoor. let these words fall from his lips. “I have read ‘Confessions of a Wife’ and Mrs. Ward’s ‘Lamentations of Love,’ but never have I read anything as thrilling as in your publickation. I saw my name three times.” That eminent scholar, Roberts, on reading our papur said, “When I read that sublime poetry, it seemed that I was back in Wadley, Ala., and she and I were sitting hand-in-hand under the blossoming prune trees watching the last rays of the sun fade behind the tanyard.” But enuf is enuf, read it for yourself. SOCIAL One of the most delightful social events of the season occurred on the afternoon of May 2, when Mr. George Reynolds warmly entertained his algebra 1 class. After numerous puzzles were enjoyed Mr. Reynolds refreshed the party by opening the windows. On taking leave of the party Mr. Reynolds announced that at any moment another of the delightful affairs might be expected. 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BIRMINGHAM. ALABAMA Jaffe Jewelry Co. MAKE OUR STORE YOUR Compliments of STORE The Levine-Abeison GOLDSTEIN COHEN Candy and Grocery Co. 2306 FIRST AVE ENSLEY Birmingham, Alabama People Who Know pio!Iojbh ;) r Good Coffee Demand Xajsug auoqd RED DIAMOND d “Because It’s Better” jfuiueao a[uq s ajsua 1 9 j : T III : ECHO % s THE SNICKER “The house of antiques. STAFF “Line” Editur............S02 Elliott Art Editur, Evelyn (Gabby) Walker Assisted by a Friend of Simpson Another event of no little importance was the social gathering at West Hall in celebration of Mr. Riley Cunningham's graduation from the Barber College. A unique program was rendered by local talent, Mr. Berry first reciting an original little composition entitled, You can’t fool me, I know there isn’t any Santa Claus.” Mr. Reinhardt then rendered a pathetic little ditty in a pleasant antiseptic voice. It brought down the house, baluster railings, window weights, etc., and dispersed the audience. On learning that they were coming back, Mr. Berry fell out of an upstairs window in an effort to avoid their flattering tributes. Fortunately he landed on his head. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS FROM ATOW (Editur's note—Just imagine that twenty-five years has came and went.) Dear Editor, June 15, 1948. We have a new pastor out our way. The same is Pastor C. L. Rogers. Now Brother Rogers is a good pastor and sets forth the truth without fear or favor, but the way he eats chicken is terrible to behold. W'hat can be done to render Brother Rogers free from this devastating habit. (Signed) Mrs. Cordelia Henning. (Editur’s reply) Dear Mrs. Henning. It has been so long since we have had any chicken that we have quite forgot the taste thereof. If you will kindly send a wing or a right hind leg over to the editorial office we will be pleased to render a decision. Slick Vincent’s great-uncle has hauled off and left him a hundred dollars. (Dear Slick, All that we ever said about you we now take back.—The editur.) Work is about to begin on the city auditorium! Awful accident—While in the act of pulling a six ton truck loaded with coal up Shades Mountain Prof. Greene accidently killed his engine. This heroic Ford, the only one of its specie extant, was laid away in Greenberg’s. Tarrlbl : oo rrjoma wifrxs! Vh«r«T Ccoll.r float la Safcjol . Can you figure out what that student meant when he said a certain Greek general who was afflicted with a high temper “had a very adructed exposition”? T II K K C IIO THE TASTIEST THE AT ON TI IE TABLE Royal Cup Coffee is a Fixture in Every Home That Has Given Us a Trial Its uniform quality—the freshness that counts most for flavor, are reasons enough for its popularity. BATTERTON COFFEE CO. Birmingham Alabama SOUTHERN FENCE Manufactured by gulf states steel comp BIRMINGHAM. ALABAMA X i o •-� :� JOHN W. 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KELLY Phone Ensley 1072 1912 Ave. E. Ensley Tyler Jewelry Co. Your Interest Is Our Interest ENSLEY. ALA. P. H. Tyler. Mgr.. Ensley 1427 BON TON Barher Shop 1905 Ave. E Ensley, Ala. Prof. Neese in Lab: “If anything should happen in this experiment we would all go up through the roof. Gather around me students so that you may be better able to follow me.” NOTICE “Day students are urged to make our room headquarters. We have two chairs, two beds, one table,—an ideal place for lounging. Signed, Wood ham and Sowell. A mosquito lit on a sleepy man. To look for a place to drill, “This world owes me a living, said he, And at once sent in his bill. (Ex.) 2 i � s : 1 $ THE SNICKER LITERATOOR (When it comes to literatoor we are 2nd to none. For instance, the f oiler ing baffling mystery story.) The night was the acme of darkness, intense darkness, broken only by the flaring of sheet lightening in the north. The wind had arisen. Across the yellow face of the moon it drove the angry rolling clouds like flocks of frightened sheep. Up and down under the flickering street light he walked, the picture of frenzied despair. ‘ 0 I’m, he moaned. “Who has seen Fm?” The night returned no answer. From afar ofT he heard the faint solemn tones of a clock striking the hour. He looked up at the town hall clock close at hand and paused astonished. It was right. He resumed his impatient walking up and down, clasping and unclasping his hands in his frenzy. From out the pitch black darkness came the crunching sound of footsteps. “Who is it?” he cried. “Is it Fm?” Back came a heartbreaking answer, “No,” it’s we.” The sound of a fierce struggle came to his ears. Instinctively he knew that it was Gus, the Greek cook, wrestling with a steak. From around the corner came a portly stranger bearing a fiercq black beard. He thrust his dark face close to the other man’s ear. “Snicko-vitehsky!” The man shook his head violently. “No,” he cried. “It cannot was. It mustn’t has!” From out the darkness again came crunching sounds. Once more the frenzied man voiced his anguish. “Who is it?” he cried. “Is it Fm?” “No,,” came the answer. “It’s us.” The man dou- bled his nervous pace. He looked at his watch and the cold sweat broke from his brow. “Fm, 0 Fm,” he moaned. From around the corner came a policeman. To him the man put the burning question. “Oh you! Have you seen Fm?” The policeman paused. “Yes,” he said. “I saw you when you first came on this corner.” The man looked down at himself. “I l elieve you’re right,” he said. “I recognize myself by these trousers. Gee, but Fm glad I met myself. You see, I have to be home at ten o’clock.” INTERVIEWS WITH GREAT MEN “A funny thing happened to me this last term,” said Mr. Hickman. Somebody translated my Latin book. Now I didn’t mind, so much, having the book translated, but the former owner was not an American and translated the book into Checko! “Going to school,” remarked Mr. Holcombe, is like the manufacture of iron. First they test you and then they roll you.” Dr. Cook is nearing the north pole! Go on Doc, don’t get cold feet. Once a molicepan saw a bittle lum Sitting on a strub cone chewing gubber rum, “Oh,” said the molicepan, “once you simmie gum?” “Not on your tin type,” said the bittle lum. (Ex.) Teacher: What is a cobbler?” Simpson Student: “A cobbler is a mail turkey.” THE SNICKER MR. ECHOLS MAKES PLAIN HIS GRP:AT DISCOVERY! Ever hear of a man sawing wood by fixing the saw rigidly and rolling the log back and forth beneath it? Neither have we. Twould be a flagrant waste of energy! Yet this same stunt is being performed many times each clay right here at Simpson!! Yea verily! Consider the dig' nified Prof. Tinsley’s acrobatic attempts to arouse the old bell to a state of resonance at the end of each period! Waste of energy? Aye, gobs of it—as much as is contained in two full-grown hen eggs is required to move the old bell in its rusty, squeaking bearings. And the very idea of a professor being compelled to assimilate an extra pair of ’em each morning in order to insure a degree of punctuality to our class adjournments! Shades of Plato! But then, as someone has said, “Criticism is of no value unless of the constructive variety.” Therefore, proceeding with this thought uppermost in mind, we will slip the ’fessor a hint as to how to eliminate this enormous waste of energy. But calling it a “hint” is really a disparagement—it’s a brilliant idea! To begin with, the fellow who conceived the notion of tieing the old rope to the bell itself must have had a head like a pin. He simply threw himself into a category with Merkle, Zimmerman, and even old Isaac Newton, who sawed a big hole in the door for the big cat and a small one for the kittens. But now for the big idea! It’s guaranteed to make the professor’s duties a genuine pleasure. Instead of a 200 lb. pull on the rope, only a 2 lb. effort is all that will be necessary to set old liberty to swinging. Strange that nobody ever thought of it before. It’s simply this—just tie the rope to the clapper instead of the bell. Simple, isn’t it? WONDERS OF WEST HALL What Would Happen If: Berry and Dozier acted decent? “Deacon” paid all his debts? “Mary” Manley could play his saxophone? Walker quit blowing his horn? Sibley and May quit fussing? Prof. George were found in his room? “Rip” Parish blushed? Woodham stopped imitating Caruso? Sowell kept quiet? “Bull” got up for breakfast? Thompson visited the barber shop? Someone convinced Roberts? Riley Cunningham didn’t know anything? Hylton stopped whistling and singing? McEachern fell in love? Williams found a girl that appealed to him? Rogers only had time? “Fats” Batson didn’t cry? Phillips got scared? Koikes lost his Ukelele? Lamberth woke up? Prater wasn’t conceited? Prof. Parker had some tobacco? Shepard used intelligence? “Jelly” Trucks became an actor? “Rat” Graham wasn’t fresh? Ben Cunninugham rode the cushions? Little Boy Wright studied? T H K ECHO I s r i. $476,000 for $1.00 During the late World War our troops in France needed explosives, and the Government needed power to produce nitrates for making explosives. Muscle Shoals was chosen as the location of the nitrate plants, and the site of Wilson Dam as the source of the needed power. Alabama Power Company owned this site and had spent $476,000 on its development. Nevertheless, it was deeded in full to the United States for $1 to aid the Government in its program to produce explosives in war and fertilizers in peace. Did you know this? VLARAMA POWER COMPANY BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA THE NON-NEGATIVE NO. Don't ever take “no” for an answer. That’s never a reason why— The fellow that says: “No ad today” Is merely beginning to buy. His reasons are varied and many; He’ll multiply fiction and fact. Of money—he hasn’t a penny— Altho his safe may be packed. He’ll tell you he’s not nearly ready, He’ll promise you an ad next fall. He’ll say that the market’s unsteady. Or say: on him again call.” He’ll tell you that business is “rotten.” His partner just died with the flu. His wife’s quite recently gotten A car, and the payment is due. He’ll say that his daughter’s just married. And is on the verge of collapse. The child of his neighbor just carried The mumps to his baby, perhaps. Don’t ever take “no” for an answer, Your prospect may grumble and lie. And struggle, and haggle, and rant sir, And still be persuaded to buy. The only legitimate reason For letting a man get away No matter the weather or season. Is,—that he’s not able to pay. —VV. B. A., ’23. $—— 1 T 11 K K O II O “4 WHEELER STUDENTS GET BEST POSITIONS WHEELER BUSINESS TRAINING PAVES THE WAY TO SUCCESS The slogan, “Wheeler Students Get the Best Positions' is not an idle boast, but a fact which is emphasized more and more as the years go by. Birmingham business institutions in ever increasing numbers look to Wheeler to provide young men and women for positions requiring efficiency and thorough business training, and many indeed are the Wheeler students who have risen to positions of high trust, not only in Birmingham but over the entire South. This is the only educational institution in Alabama, with the exception of the State University, which is authorized by law to grant degrees in business. Qualified students may receive one or more of the following degrees: H.G.B. (Honor Graduate in Business). B.A. (Bachelor of Accounts). M.A. (Master of Accounts). Wheeler Business College is fully accredited by the National Association of Accredited Commercial Schools. COURSES OF STUDY Commercial Stenographic Combination Secretarial Machine Salesmanship and Business Kfficiency Advanced Accounting There are a variety of courses with teachers specializing in every line; complete up-to-date equipment and modern roomy quarters. Our stenographic course provides instruction in both the Sloan-Du ploy an and Gregg methods of Shorthand. The same courses and the same personal methods of instruction arc employed in our night school as in the day sessions. The Night School continues throughout the year. Really amblttous young men and womon will ttnd that this big Institution can provide everything possible to bring mccesa and salary easily within their reach. Write or call for full information WHEELER BUSINESS COLLEGE 1909-29 FIRST AVENUE BIRMINGHAM. ALABAMA T 11 K ECU O FACULTY FULMINATIONS “Isn’t that right, Doc. you little nut?” “Now, let me tell you what’s so: we’ve got to have order in here.” “I’m getting threadbare.” “Listen; Seniors will need this after they get out of school.” “I tell you for your own good.” “I am from North Carolina.” “You will have to attend my lectures if you pass my course.” “Now look here, Bud, I’ll send you right out of this room.” “The Annual Staff will meet at two-thirty this afternoon.” “Fellows, I make no apology for taking this stand on the matter.” “Why, Joe. you remind me of a little baby.” “What do you folks think you are going to do anyway?” “I never saw a flower like that in Indiana.” “Up there we have free gas.” SOME PROMISING STUDENTS Teacher in Science Class: “What are the states of water?” (referring to liquid, solid and gaseous). High School Student: “Ships, and islands, fish and whales.” Mr. Tins'ey was far nearer the truth than he knew when one morning at chapel urging the students to come out and try to get places in the declamation contest he said: “Young gentlemen, you should enter this contest; I am sure there is much dormant (sleeping) talent among you.” Bob Henning and Red Roberts had just slept soundly through a full period in one of their classes. Hickman: “How do you know Woodham took that dictation and wrote that letter?” Sawyer: “Just look at the spell- ing.” “Now, look here!—we’ll not have any of that.” What are you going to do about it?” “It’s up to the student body.” “Now do we understand each other?” “Mr. Malone and the faculty will bear me out in that statement.” “I do not know why you do this way, but hope you have a good reason.” “All of those who expect to enter the declamation contest, please see me this afternoon.” Model composition for classes in English in Simpson, by a first year high school boy: Subject, Elisha: “Elisha was going along by some woods when some boys came up and called him ball-head. He told them that if they did that again he would sick the l ears out of the woods on them, and they would eat them up. But the boys did and Elisha did and the bears did.” “Do you ever study for my class?” “How do you expect to get by?” “That’s not the way we do over in =Q 1 2 8 Teacher: “What is the meaning of infiniteV Simpson Student: “Infinite is a %ptn|ess parson, like a baby. T II K E C H O Printed by THE BENTON REVIEW SHOP School and College Printers Fowler :: Indiana