Southwestern Oklahoma State University - Bulldog Yearbook (Weatherford, OK)

Text from Pages 1 - 234 of the 1925 volume:

5 ” ae a + ie) : P j 24 . «i a +” @ i 4 ‘ x, m. oa ‘ “ sve COPYRIGHT 1925 iss CHAS. S. WALLACE EDITOR CARL. W. HICKERSON BUSINESS MANAGER THE ORACLE 1925 VOLUME 14 PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF SOUTHWESTERN STATE TEACHERS’ COLLEGE WEATHERFORD, OKLAHOMA Jour ALMA MATER Standing firmly on the hill top, Clearly outlined neath the blue, Hmblem of the best and noblest, Alma Mater true. Hail, all hail to thee, Southwestern, Alma Mater true. We will ever sing our praises to the White and Blue. Foster mother, friend so loyal, Honor, love, and faith we bring, With thy spirit ever near us, This our song shall ring. Hail, all hail to thee, Southwestern, Alma Mater true. We will ever sing our praises to the White and Blue. DEDICATION To the student who is in- spired with a desire for knowledge, and an admira- tion. of virtue; who is stirred with a noble ambition to live ‘ a life of genuine service, we dedicate The Oracle of 1925 SOUTHWESTERN Just give “way your flags and horns and all, Southwest College is coming with the ball, Southwest College sons are ever true, Makes it awfully hard on you. Football, basketball, oratory too, Run, write, talk, fight; win in all we do. Southwest College is coming after you. Rah! rah! rah! for White and Blue. Heads down, mouth shit, wonder what yowre at, Southivest College is coming to the bat, Southwest pounds the leather hard and true, Makes vt awfully hard on Y-0-U, Football, basketball, oratory too, Run, write, talk, fight; win in all we do. Southicest College is coming after you. Rah! rah! rah! for White and Blue. six FOREWORD Ifin the years to come this book will fan into flames the dying embers of your memor- ies, and enable you to recall and relive the happy hours of 1924-25, it will have served its purpose, seven 7” NOWLEDGE does _ not comprise all that is con- tained in the large term of education. The feelings are to be disciplined, the passions are to be restrained; true and worthy motives are to be inspir- ed; a profound religious feeling is to be installed, and a pure morality ineuleated under all circumstances. All this is com- prised in education. — Daniel Webster. eight ORDER OF BOOKS . Facalty . Classes Organizations . Activities . Athletics . Jokes, Pictures, Ad- verlising, Calendar 1 2 3 4, Favorites oO 6 ri nine YMBLEM OF THE ten Foster MoTHer, FRIEND So LOYAL eleven “Harn, ALL Harn To HEE, SOUTHWESTERN twelve , Wits Tuy Spirit Ever NEAR US thirteen STANDING FIRMLY ON THE HILL Top fourteen HE BLUE CLEARLY OUTLINED ’NBA’ Zi RESIDE fi sixteen Book | Aciministration seventeen Governor M. E. C[rapp eighteen teen nine State Superintendent M. A. Nash twenty twenty-one twenty-two twenty-three “All is the gift of industry: Whate’er exalts, embellishes, And renders life delightful.” twenty-four “Faculty DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Dr. F. B. Har rincton, A. B., M. A., Ph. D. A. B. Oberlin College, M. A, University of Minnesota, Ph. D. University of Chicago. The Department of Education comprises three departments within itself: the department of education proper, the training school, and the department of high school supervision. The Department of Education offers theoretical and practical college courses in elementary and ad- vanced psychology, pedagogy and the art of teaching, history of education, and courses in methods and curriculum designed to satisfy all require- ments for various state certificates, as weil as more advanced courses for the benefit of those obtaining degrees. The Training School main- tains an organization of eight grades in which critic teachers direct the work of students in observation and practice teaching. The two-fold purpose of the Training Schoo] is to afford opportunity for young teach- ers to “learn their trade,” and to develop a school where the best methods of teaching and the most recent lines of school procedure are exemplified. The High School classes of Southwestern are, for the most part, taught by Seniors, whose class room procedure is under the immediate direction of a critic teacher. Practice teaching in the High School has lately been made a requirement for those who receive their degrees, and, accordingly, this branch of departmental activities has recently received added im- portance. In addition to their regular activities the children of the Train- ing School are also used by various other departments for the purpose of giving practice teaching in special lines of endeavor, such as, music, art, physical training, playground, manual training, and home economics, twenty-six = DEPARTMENT OF History AND SOCIAL SCIENCE Dora ANN StEwart, A. B., M. A. A. B. Oklahoma City College M A.. University of Oklahoma The Department here represented affords opportunity for large de- velopment in the field of history, political science, economy, and reiated sociology. Our purpose is to lay the foundation of a sound public senti- ment as well as to afford a knowledge of the complex workings of the American administrative system with emphasis placed upon integrity as the surest guarantee of good government. We seek through our teachings to raise the standard of civic conduct in the community. The courses afford opportunity for a serious study of history, de- veloping an historical attitude of mind comprehended in love of truth, clear sightedness, and sanity of judgment. On the road to the establish- ment of fact the Department seeks to weigh evidence thus developing a judgment wh ich will become more skillful with use. Our constant endeavor to discover the truth must result in an increased respect for iu We believe that only facts that are capable of interpretation, of being intelligibly grouped, have educational value. Hence our appeals are to the desire to find out why things have taken place, to go into cause and effect to illumine the facts of history. Our aim is to develop an enlightened patriotism—a patriotism which shall be faithful to the Nation’s best interests, lifting the student to a proper comprehension of the world, and to a better understanding of his own place in it. We thus endeavor to connect the life of the student with the life of past humanity. twenty-seven DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH Grace EvizABETH JENCKE, A. B., A. M. A. B. Washington University A, M. Washington University Civilization depends upon communication, chiefly communication through language. The Department of English of Southwestern re- cognizes the responisibility and the privilege placed upon it by this fact. Through the required and elective courses in composition an organized effort is made to help the student aquire such ability in the use of the spoken and the written word as will enable him to give the best servic: of which he is capable to his community. Courses in public speaking and in journalism give practical, stimulating assistance in this training. Recognizing literature as a storehouse of the civilization of the past, the department tries to give an equal amount of attention to afford- ing students the opportunity to acquaint themselves with the finest works in the field, thereby increasing their powers of literary enjovment and appreciation, and helping to solve, in part, for them, and perhaps for many of those who will some day be their pupils, the important problem of wholesome employment of leisure time. Work in literature, however, is by no means confined to the pro- ductions of the past. It is but natural thaf an individual’s chief interest should lie in persons and situations of his own time, and so courses in recent novel, contemporary poetry, and modern drama are offered. Although the specific aims of this department are many and diverse those two broad, general ones underlie and give direction to each of the courses in college English. twenty-eight DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS CLaRENcCE E. McCormick, A. B., A. M. A. B. University of Kansas A. M. Clark University The Department of Mathematics has for its aim the development of the habit of mathematical thought and the training of students to become teachers of this subject. We believe that no amount of training will make a successful teacher of the person who does not know the sub- ject he is teaching. For this reason, the majority of the courses offered by the department are in pure mathematics. The grade teacher must teach a variety of subjects and hence can- not specialize in the different subjects to be taught. To help meet the needs of this teacher, a Teachers’ Course in Arithmetic is offered. This course is proving to be one of the most popular in the depart- ment. For the high school teacher, a Teachers’ Course in Algebra and Geometry is offered, but students are required to complete Freshman mathematics before enrolling in this course. This is because we believe the high school teacher should specialize in the subjects he wishes to teach. Students who do not intend to become teachers will find in South- western sufficient work in pure mathematics for a major in this depart- ment. In these courses are included nearly every requirement in mathe- matics for an engineering degree. Courses in applied mathemati¢s are given whenever there is a sufficient demand for such work. twenty-nine DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES James ArcyLe McLaucuuin, A. B., M. S., M. A., Litt. D., Ph. D. Davidson College, King College, Yale University (M. A.) Courses in five languages are offered,—Latin, Greek, French, (rer- nan and Spanish. An earnest effort is made—at all times—to give a practical turn to foreign language study, and the students are constantly drilled in the correct pronunciation and correct accent of the words of each language. The foreign words and words of foreign derivation in the English are located as to origin and meaning, and attention is direct- ed to their relations to other Knelish words which have the same root. That is, philology, or the interrelation of languages, is carried on in connection with the study of each tongue. How each language aids in the study of English grammar, composition, spelling, and defining, and in gaining a real appreciation of literature and art, is pointed out from day to day. Teachers’ courses are offered in Latin, French, and Spanish. Those who have taken these courses are heartily commending them not only to students who expect to teach these foreign languages, but to all teach- ers Who have studied them in high school, or college. The methods, teach- ing plans and word studies are found to be helpful in presenting any subject to pupils in the class room. ) Conversations are carried on in the modern languages; and plays and games are used to gain a more intimate knowledge of each foreign tongue. thirty DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY Aupuson H. Nerr, A. B. A. B. Emory and Henry College Biology, which not long ago was purely descriptive and specula- tive, has begun to adopt the methods of the exact sciences, and to recog- nize that for permanent progress not only are experiments required, but they should be of a qualitative nature. It is the policy of this depart- ment to lay down the fundamental principles of biology, thereby build- ing the foundation for more advanced work, and establishing the basis for a more liberal education; to acquaint the student with the basic. principles of life, which should enable the teacher as well as the parent to answer more intelligently the difficult and baffling questions which often confront them. Biology deals with the laws of nature, to which none of us are immune, and a knowledge of these laws is of the utmost importance in conserving the race. Botany, physiology, and zoology are taught. The field of zoology is not only large enough so that the needs of the premedic student may be met, but practical zoology is also emphasized. Recent equipment added to the laboratory has made.botany a more popular subject. Agriculture is also taught in this department, the courses of which are varied giving the student latitude in selecting -the subjects to meet the needs of the state requirements as well as affording ample opportunity to those who wish to minor in the subject. thirty-one DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES CLARENCE E. Brack, B. S., M. A. Dean of Men B. S. Kenyon College M. A. Kenyon College It is the trained intelligence of workers in science that has endowed man with his present control of stupendous forces. It has solved prob- lems that for ages had hindered and beset mankind. It has revealed ereat stores of raw materials, synthesized thousands of new compounds, furnished the fundamental data that find embodiment in machines and processes and in those agencies of transportation and communication that have made the world a neighborhood. It has enabled man effec- tively to combat diseases, added years to the average life, and made if better worth the living. Chemistry possesses a fundamentality shared only by physics and together these branches of the great doctrine of matter and energy deal with the underlying structure of things. All our bodily life rests on this foundation. Upon it all other sciences are built, because they are con- cerned with occurrences in nature which are based upon the chemical elements and the chemical and physical laws governing these elements. The world needs most a new tolerance, a new understanding, an ap- preciation of the knowledge now at hand. Tor these it can look no- where with such confidence as to the study of science. We should there- fore recognize the obligation we are under. Then for this reason ours is the duty and the privilege of bringing home to every person the won- ders, the significance, and the underlying harmony of the world in which we live. thirty-two DEPARTMENT OF Home ECONOMICS MyrtLe S. Umpnress, B. S. B. S. University of Oklahoma Graduate Student Columbia University For the past two decades the idea that education is a part of life itself, and not a mere preparation for life, has been steadily gaining fav- or in the educational world. This conception of the function of eduea- tion is gradually bringing about a changed curriculum and a method of instruction, the project method, which recognizes the value of real problems as aids to the student in the process of learning. This is not a new method, but the reasons for using this purposeful activity based on purposeful acts is to identify the process of education with worthy living itself, making the two one and the same. The Home Economics Department of Southwestern State Teach- ers’ College realizes that any system of education which hopes to train young men and young women to take their place in a democratic society must take advantage of this method of instruction. Accordingly several interesting projects have been carried out this year. The class in house planning, after studying fundamentals and making various exercises, undertook the project of planning a house both reasonable and ideal, and drew their plans to scale. The projects carried out in the cookery and table service classes have been both practical and helpful, not only usable at school but ap- plied to the home as well. Their projects consisted of breakfasts, lunch- eons, and dinners, the most difficult one being the serving of a luncheon to the legislators of the district and the local chamber of com merce. In these various ways is the home economics student made to see the close relationship between college work and actual life. thirty-three DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL ARTS WittiAM EArt PHILLIPS Kansas State Teachers’ College, Pittsburg, Kansas The stratification of society into the unskilled labor class, the skilled labor class, and the creative, inventor, or director class is a social ar- rangement or social development of which every one is aware. It is the aim of this department to produce teachers for the schools of southwest Oklahoma who will stimulate and encourage the enlarge- ment of the present school curriculum, making it more democratic to the extent that it will provide courses of study suited for those students who come under groups one and two, as mentioned above. Most of the world’s work is being done by class two, the skilled labor class. But the third type is highly to be desired, and every effort should be made to develop it. It is impossible to produce any very large num- ber of striking examples of type three, since the most effective training for type three requires a certain amount of preliminary experience in numbers one and two. The following paragraph from the Reconstruction Program of the American Federation of Labor expresses this new viewpoint. “It is im- portant that the industrial education which is being fostered and devel- oped should have for its purpose not so much training for efficiency in industry as training for life in an industrial society. A full understand- ing must be had of those principles and activities that are the foundation of all productive efforts. Children should not only become familiar with tools and materials, but they should also receive a thorough knowledge of the principles of human control, of force and matter underlying our industrial relations and sciences.” thirty-four DEPARTMENT OF ART AND PENMANSHIP Myrite E. KELty A. B. Southwestern State Teachers’ College Post graduate work Chicago Art Institute Art may be defined as the union of the best thoughts, feelings, and fancies of a people preserved in some concrete form of expression. To carry out this purpose of art is the aim of the Art Department of South- western State Teachers’ College. Those latent artistic qualities which every person possesses are developed until art, even in the commonplace, can be appreciated. The whole world is filled with art if only the senses can be developed to appreciate it. This is what we endeavor to do. Some of the masterpieces of art which have been reproduced by students of the department are: “The Mill,” by Ruysdael, “The Song of the Lark,” by Breton, “The Blue boy,” by Gainsborough, and a number of landscapes by George Inness. Some ten art supervisors for high schools have been sent forth from the Art Department this past year. The Creamerian system is used by the Penmanship Department to develop penmanship. In the course of instruction, movement, letter form, spacing, and posture are stressed. There remains no doubt but that this system improves the penmanship of the student, and causes him to take greater pride in his writing. Many of the students in this department receive teachers’ certificates and proficiency certificates. thirty-five DEPARTMENT OF Music Raymonp B. WILLIAMS B, M. Oklahoma University The course in piano study is plan- ned in accordance with the most mod- ern and progressive principles. Three aspects of the art are recognized: the mechanical, the mental, and the emo- tional. Technical studies are used to develop the muscles; the necessity of quick and accurate thinking aids in mental development; and through in- terpretation the emotional faculties are brought into play, thus giving the student an insight into the intentions of the composer. Throughout the course the aim of the piano department is to develop the individuality and personality of the students, so that they may become not merely piano players but pianists. thirty-six The primary aim of the music de- partment through its avenues of public school music, teachers’ training class- es, music methods courses, glee clubs, orchestra band, and voice work is to send out thoroughly trained and effic- ient teachers and performers, thereby raising the musical standard of the district. Particularly interesting activities of the department during the yeai were the operetta, ‘‘Treasure Hunt- ers,’’ the assistance in the annual May Fete, and the several appearances of the Men’s Glee Club during their week’s trip through the district and in Oklahoma City. The reception of the club by Governor M. E. Trapp and their appearance before the Oklahoma Educational Association brought credit not only to themselves but to South- western as well, Georce Forrest Hooker, B. M. B. M. Phillips University = DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION The Department of Physical Kduea- tion for men aims to minister to the physical needs of all the men through the recreative and edueative activities, and thus to aid them in the formation of habits which will lay the foundation for a ‘‘sound mind in a healthy body,”’ and that during their college days they may make profitable preparation for life. Participation by students in the aec- tivities offered should develop them mentally, morally, and physically. BEss YEOMAN, A. B. A. B. Southwestern College Cart M. (DutcH) VoyteEs, B. S. B. S., A. and M. College Physical education for girls strives to help fulfill a part of the girls’ edu- cation in developing good earriage, bodily control, physical judgment, will power, and courage. Better hygienic conditions in school buildings, medical inspection with ade- quate remedy for the individual’s physical defects, instruction in beth personal and public hygiene, and regu- lar training for complete development, are the four forms of physical educa- tion that are being stressed in the classes of this department. It is a de- sire that in time they may be a part of the curricula of all the schools of our country. thirty-seven EXTENSION DEPARTMENT Georce Norris, A. B., A. M. A. B. Kingfisher College A. M. Harvard University The purpose of the Extension Department is to serve in the broad- est and most helpful way those students in the college and district, who, for any reason, May not pursue their work in residence. Its aim is to assist every one to get the highest education possible: and to aid the teachers in the southwest district to obtain the highest qualifications at the least expense. This is done through correspondence courses, outlined, supervised, and graded by the heads of departments of the college, which may be studied at home, and in organized classes where groups may be formed and professors from the college or other instructors of prescribed quali- fications conduct the class as in residence. The demand for this depart- ment has passed the experimental stage. Its necessity is firmly estab- lished by the fact that nine hundred seventy-two students were served by this department during the past school year. For the first time in the history of the world, civilization is able to destroy itself. War must cease or whole nations be blotted from the earth. People must learn how to live together in peace and to cooperate instead of destroying each other. Education is the only solution. Hence the colleges as leaders of thought must point the way. thirty-eight Macnouia GEE, B. S. B.S. Columbia University Graduate work Columbia University Associate in Education Frank Cartwricut, B. S. B. S., University of Okla. Associate in Education Summer 1924 J. RanKin Wituiams, A. B. A. B., Southwestern Teachers’ College Associate in Physiology and Agriculture thirty-nine Mrs. Emma D. Harris, B. L. B. L., Baylor University Associate in English Dean of Women Euste I. SHomaKker, A. B. A. B., Phillips University. Associate in English and Dramatic Art. J. Everert Baccetr, A. B. A, B. Southwestern Teachers’ College Associate in English Summers of 1922, 1924 forty Se OM EIENS HAW IRAs mba Ss A. B., Northwestern Teachers’ College B. S., Northwestern Teachers’ College Associate in English and History Public Speaking Luta E. Vrooman, A. B. A. B., Southwestern Tea- chers’ College. Critic Tea- cher First and Second Grades. GERTRUDE THomas, A. B. A. B., Oklahoma University Critic Teacher Seventh and Eighth Grades forty-one Roxie Hucus, A. B. A. B., Oklahoma University Critic Teacher Fifth and Sixth Grades IonA KEEN Durry, A. B. A. B., Southwestern Tea- chers’ College. Critic Tea- cher Third and Fourth Grades. BLANCHE PARKS Commercial Department forty-two Euta FROMAN Baylor University Librarian Joun Stewart Dosyns, B. S., Illinois College. Registrar. E. E. WoopMANn A. and M. College Secretary forty-three forty-four CHARACTER UR minds are given to us, but our characters we make. Our mental powers must be cultivated. The full measure of all the powers necessary to make a man are no more a character than a handful of seeds is an orchard of fruits. Plant the seeds and tend them well, and they will make an orchard. Cultivate the powers and harmonize them well, and they will make a notable char- acter. The germ is not the tree, the acorn is not the oak, neither is the mind a character. God gives the mind, man makes the character. The mind is the garden; the char- acter is the fruit; the mind is the white page; character is the writing we put on it. The mind is the metalic plate ; the character is our engraving thereon. The mind is the shop, the counting room; the character is our profits on the trade. Large profits are made from quick sales and small percentage. So great characters are made by many little acts and efforts. A dollar is composed of a thousand mills; so is character of a thousand thoughts and acts. The secret thoughts never expressed, the inward indulgences in imaginary wrong; the lie never told for want of cour- age, the licentiousness never indulged in from fear of pub- lic rebuke, the irreverence of the heart, are just as effectual in staining the character as though the world knew all about them. A subtle thing is a character; and a constant work is its formation. Whether it be good or bad, it has been long in its growth, and is the aggregate of millions of little mental acts. A good character is a precious thing, above rubies, gold, crowns, or kingdoms, and the work of making it is the noblest labor on earth.” Book IL Classes forty-five forty-six COLLEGE SPIRIT OLLEGE spirit is the motive power which furnishes a student with an inexhaustible supply of energy, and at the same time an insatiable desire to ex- pend that energy for the good of his Alma Mater. It is the tie that binds him to his institution, and instills in him a love that never grows cold. It is the force that prompts his social activities, causes him to rub elbows with his fellow students, and form lasting friendships Which ripen as the days go by. The student imbued with college spirit bands himself with his classmen for more effective service. Prompted by the urge for a broader sphere of usefulness, he joins the various organizations, disciplines his behavior to conform to their regulations, and gives of his time and money to enable them to carry on. He takes active part in intra- mural contests, both literary and athletic, boosting his class or his club at every opportunity. And, when the standard bearers of his school cross swords with repre- sentatives of other institutions he finds for himself a place in the front ranks, and lustily cheers his comrades to_re- doubled efforts in the struggle for victory. But, he shows his true spirit when the goddess of fortune frowns. [or he takes defeat with a smile, finds encouragement in the good sportsmanship displayed by his fellow students, com- mends them for putting forth their best efforts, and pro- phesies better luck in the future. True college spirit develops in the student a reverence for his Alma Mater, and instills in him a desire jealously to guard the customs, and uphold the traditions which have grown up around the student life of the institution. It entwines ’round his heart a silver thread woven from the memories of his college days which holds him loyal to the school in after years, and should occasion demand, brings him to its support in times of peril or distress. Seniors PHOEBE WILHELM ADDISON, A. B. W eatherford, Oklahoma Major-History : Eromathian; Y. W. C. A. BENNIE ANDERSON, A. B. Weatherford, Oklahoma Major-History Senate; Vice President Y. M. C. A. Triangular Debate ESTHER TIPPENS BAGGETT, A. B. Sayre, Oklahoma Major-Education Forensia; Q. P. WILLIE BRINTLE, A. B. Weatherford, Oklahoma Major-Industrial Arts IDA CAMPBELL, B. S. W eatherford, Oklahoma Major-History OS Peasy ou ice GaAs PEARL CHANEY, A. B. Mangum, Oklahoma Major-English Forensia; Q. P.; President W. A. A.; Secretary Y. W. C. A.; Oracle Staff forty-eight GRACE CRUMP, B. S. Sentinel, Oklahoma Major-Music Forensia; Y. W. C. A. HELEN DEMING, A. B. Thomas, Oklahoma Major-History MATTIE DRISKILL, A. B. W eatherford, Oklahoma Major-English [Ps Bs (Coe Nee CS aN RUTH DRISKILL, A. B. Weatherford, Oklahoma Major-History Y. W. C. A.; Eromathian RUTHAEELTS. A.B: Weatherford, Oklahoma Major-Music President Tri J.; Glee Club JOE HOLLAND, B. S. Weatherford, Oklahoma Major-Industrial Arts “S” Club; Basket Ball; Captain Football Team ’23 forty-nine CECIL CARROL KELLAR, A. B. Thomas, Oklahoma Major-Industrial Arts Captain Football Team, ’24; “S” Club RUBY MARICAL, A. B. Weatherford, Oklahoma Major-History J. L.MeGONKEY ORES, Elk City, Oklahoma Major-History Senate ELSIE McCLURE, A. B. Roosevelt, Oklahoma Major-English Vice President Y. W. C. A.; Oracle Staff; Q. P.; Eromathian; W. A. A.; President Senior Class Second Semester; Triangular Debate EVELYN RANDLE, A. B. Weatherford, Oklahoma Major-Fine Arts President P. B. C.; Forensia; Y. W. C. A.; W. A. A.; Glee Club ‘ GRACE REYNOLDS, B. S. W eatherford, Oklahoma Major-Mathematics NE Wie Co AY fifty NEEDLES DE BEER� Ba Ss Colony, Oklahoma Major-——Music Secretary Tri J.; Forensia; Y. W. C. A.; Oracle Staff JOHN ROSE, A. B. Blair, Oklahoma Major—History Senate NEOMA RUDDLE, A. B. Weatherford, Oklahoma Major—Foreign Language President Y. W. C. A.; Secretary Forensia; Treasurer Q. P.; Secretary Senior Class; Oracle Staff BERTA SIMMONS, A. B. Sentinel, Oklahoma Major—Education Nos Coch: JACK RILEY.“BS. Weatherford, Oklahoma Major-—Industrial Arts Senate; President Student Assembly CHAS. S. WALLACE, A. B. Weatherford, Oklahoma Major—Education Senate; “S” Club; Editor-in-Chief of the Oracle; President Senior Class First Semester; Captain Football Team 1920; Triangular Debate fifty-one WALTER C..H. KERR, A.-B. Clinton, Oklahoma Major—History Y. M. GC As “S Club: Wrestling; Basketball; Track CELESTE FROMAN, B. S. Weatherford, Oklahoma Major—Physical Sciences Tri J.; Forensia MAISIE ARNETT SHIREY, B. S. Sayre, Oklahoma Major—History Forensia; Q. P.; Triangular Debate SERS aE aT SR Seiten SE ST. fifty-two SENIOR HISTORY ROM the four corners of Oklahoma foregathered the group of earnest seekers of knowledge that is known as the Senior Class of twenty-five, Now that we have at last reached the goal toward which we have been steadily advancing for, lo, these many years, we look back with pride over the incidents and events that make up our history. Although it did not seem so at the time, our first years were not so hard, for we did not meet with many perplexing or difficult prob- lems. The duties we then performed were only preparing us for the more intricate and complicated obligations with which we were soon to cope. Each obstacle was met and surmounted in turn, even Grammar Four and Psychology Two. Clearly outlined in our minds will always be the famous day on which we took the seats of the front row in chapel. Hach senior, wear- ing a high topped hat encircled with a band of dear old purple and gold, and carrying a swagger stick decorated with the same colors, marched jauntily down the aisle singing a toast to class and college, and took one of the seats about which there had been a hardfought battle. The charivari given our newly married president, the wiener roasts, at Banner’s Bluff, the many friendly wrangles in class meetings, the frenzied fight for Oracle pictures, the parties, the chapel program, the strugele with long words in Bionomics—these things and many more have brought us close together in spirit and have given us a kindred feeling. We have reached the last year of our college course. Soon our days in Southwestern will end; soon the portals of our Alma Mater will close behind us and we shall go out into the world to meet the problems of life. With the training we have received we trust that each of us will be able to acquit himself creditably. Perhaps someday the members of the Class of Twenty-five may succeed in showing their love and loyalty to their Alma Mater by bringing honor to her. fifty-three pe No one can be happy without a | friend, and no one can know what ut ti eo) friends he has until he is unhappy. f ‘ : . ® Sieg 5 parts : co 1; baby, Juniors oi ‘ { i ; i ‘ F ee VIDA AVRITT Weatherford, Oklahoma Class; Secretary Palette and Brush; Class; Secretary Pallette and Brush; May Queen; Oracle Staff HAZEL ALLEN Weatherford, Oklahoma YEW Cha a Wi AAS ELMER CECIL Weatherford, Oklahoma Manual Training Orchestra; Wrestling; Y. M. C. A. MRS. CARL CLIFT Hammon, Oklahoma Y. W. C. A.; Eromathian O. D. CRANE Weatherford, Oklahoma President Junior Class GEORGE DUERKSEN Corn, Oklahoma Y. M. C. A.; Glee Club; Senate fifty-six ARTHUR NELSON Granite, Oklahoma Football; Basketball; “S’ Club MARTHA MORTON W eatherford, Oklahoma Class Editor; Glee Club; Y. W. C. A.; Oracle Staff MRS. HELEN SNOW LEWIS Weatherford, Oklahoma YW CsA, FRANK EATON Butler, Oklahoma President Senate Winter Term; Triangular Debate; Oracle Staff; President Y. M: C. A. AUDREY COTHRAN Sentinel, Oklahoma ‘Yin We. CacAr RAY T. NORTON Weatherford, Oklahoma [Sie Glab-abrack fifty-seven a ee Ly Pe se err re “There is no treasure the which may be coni- pared unto a@ faithful friend; Gold soon decayeth, and worldly wealth | consumeth, and wasteth in the winde; But love once planted in a perfect and pure minde indureth weale and woe; The frownes of fortune, come they never so unkinde, cannot the same overthrowe.” Sophomores sixty BLANCHE BENTLEY Fort Cobb, Oklahoma Eromathian; Y. W. C. A.; Palette and Brush Club NICKIE C. BENTLEY Fort Cobb, Oklahoma Palette and Brush Club; Yon Wee CARAS MARYBELLE BYRD Altus, Oklahoma i Aiea Om ena We Q. P. Club ORVILLE DAVINA Weatherford, Oklahoma ERMON DENNIS Blair, Oklahoma Yon We GecAsoeWoeAseA: KHLEBER DERRYBERRY Clinton, Oklahoma Vie Wie GarATs@ Wi eras eet ae eT LONNIE CORN ie Taloga, Oklahoma Glee Club; Octette LIONEL C. COX Weatherford, Oklahoma President Senate Spring Term 725; President Y. M. C. A. First Semester; Triangular Debating Team; Glee Club; Oracle Play WILLIAM S. DAY™ Duke, Oklahoma Y. M. C. A.; Basketball CAROL G. DAVIS Plain View, Texas Ne Ward. A.s Wa A AC SYLVANIA D. DENNIS Hollister, Oklahoma Wo Wigk@s FAYE D. DOWLEN Temple, Oklahoma Tri J.; Forensia; Y. W. C. A.; W. A. A.; Glee Club sixty-one sixty-two LETA DILLON Dill City, Oklahoma Yow Gea sey Warnes OPAL GLADYS EADS W eatherford, Oklahoma Yio WerG eA. MRS. FRANK D. EATON Butler, Oklahoma President of Eromathian Club; Y. W. C. A. Treasurer VERNIE J. FLYNT Hammon, Oklahoma Senate; Glee Club; Orchestra; Yew Vise Cae As LULA FREEMAN Binger, Oklahoma Y. W. C. A.; Basketball; Hiking MARJORIE GALLOWAY W eatherford, Oklahoma Glee Club; Orchestra; Tri J.;. Octette; Y. W. C. A; Euterpean MARY GADDIS Weatherford, Oklahoma Forensia; Y. W. C. A.; Oracle Staff CARRIE LEE HILL W eatherford, Oklahoma Vice President of Tri J.; W. A. A.; Y. W. C. A.; Expression; Euterpean CARL HICKERSON Hollis, Oklahoma President Sophomore Class; Business Manager ’25 Oracle; President of Senate Spring Term ’23; Vice-president of Student Assembly EVELYN KEIL W eatherford, Oklahoma CECIL KIRKLAND Roosevelt, Oklahoma Y. M. C. A.; Senate CHRISTINA KOEHN Clinton, Oklahoma Glee Club; Y. W. C. A.; W. A.A. sixty-three sixty-four FREDA KOSANKE Cordell, Oklahoma Glee Club; Y. W. C. A; W. A. A. BERNICE McCLELLAND Thomas, Oklahoma Glee Club; Y. W. C. A; W. A. A.; Hiking; Basketball EULA McPHERSON W eatherford, Oklahoma ZULA MAE MORTON W eatherford, Oklahoma YEA ES be. MRS. OSSIE A. OZBIRN W eatherford, Oklahoma Y.. WGA: ANNA MAE PAULEY Cloud Chief, Oklahoma Wo AWAcoiYs Wee eA Of Pe Clab: Eromathian LUCILLE NIKKEL Weatherford, Oklahoma El tied one y oe Wet Co cAeee Wits “Ace Mui Kai Beta; Forensia GLADYS NORTON Weatherford, Oklahoma Forensia; Y. W. C. A. ALTA MAE PATTON Carnegie, Oklahoma ye Win GetAes. Wo AeA. INEZ REYNOLDS Olustee, Oklahoma Forensia; Palette and Brush Club; Wa. Wo Co AN ERMA REYNOLDS Weatherford, Oklahoma W. A. A. HENRY SHULTZ W eatherford, Oklahoma “S” Club; Triangular Debating Team; Captain Football Team, 1922. sixty-five PAUL J. SELMAN Leedey, Oklahoma Basketball; Wrestling; Senate FLOYE SHUMATE Brinkman, Oklahoma Wisc At Ags Yon Gee Aaonensia : EDNA FRANCES SNOW Weatherford, Oklahoma “4 EAVES IN, RO 2 | , 4 } 4 MARIE STEELE Brinkman, Oklahoma WA cAS RSE Co j Forensia ; an FLOE STEPHENSON Hobart, Oklahoma WAS AL Yer We GwAe ; P. E. STEPHENSON Grainola, Oklahoma sixty-six KATHERINE PECKHAM Taloga, Oklahoma Eromathian; W. A. A.; Y. W. C. A. RUTH QUATTLEBAUM Leedey, Oklahoma Vea WeiGwAW. A.A: VELMA REYNOLDS Altus, Oklahoma NVA Ae AY 0 Winn. As MARGARET ROYSE Elk City, Oklahoma SyeeW GaAs MRS. J. GASTON RUSSELL Tipton, Oklahoma W. A. A. MOLLY SCHREINER Manitou, Oklahoma Y. W. C. A.; Eromathian sixty-seven sixty-eight MAE ZUMWALT Frederick, Oklahoma Y. W. C. A.; Forensia RACHEL E. BENNETT Weatherford, Oklahoma BY ce Wisk Gomme AeA Palette and Brush Club MARY EMMA BURCH Carnegie, Oklahoma Tri J; Forensia; Q. P. Club; Palette and Brush Club; Yan Wo GarAcss WamAn nA: ETTA CRAIG Weatherford, Oklahoma Nee WEG AES IG IA, AME OF Ps Club MRS. M. C. BULL Cloud Chief, Oklahoma Eromathian; Y. W. C. A. ROSA BURKE Gotebo, Oklahoma ae Win Gee WarAceAs ROY D. UMBACH Weatherford, Oklahoma Ye, IME (Ns LUELLA VOGLESANG W eatherford, Oklahoma NELLIE VOWELL Thomas, Oklahoma Wo Wis Co AB Ws al ANG MINNIE WILLIAMSON Weatherford, Oklahoma SiG Mie k ey HATTIE WITHROW Davidson, Oklahoma Ves Wie CssA. se Wael AS CARROLL WRIGHT Cordell, Oklahoma “S” Club; Football sixty-nine seventy THELMA KEEN Weatherford, Oklahoma Forensia; W. A. A. PAT ARTHUR KRUGER Weatherford, Oklahoma Y. M. C. A.; Glee Club JOE B. METCALF Hollis, Oklahoma Football; Basketball; Y. M. C. A. DOC Kk. McGAVOCK Lake Creek, Oklahoma “S” Club; Football; Basketball GROVER C. MONTGOMERY Olustee, Oklahoma “S” Club; Football; Basketball Track EDITH BLAKELEY NICKELS Clinton, Oklahoma NE AWG Ce ah WALTON W. FRENCH Granite, Oklahoma enV CaeAcsea aC lub: es lrack INEZ GOUGH Tipton, Oklahoma Forensia; Y. W. C. A. Palette and Brush Club HOWARD R. GOSS Weatherford, Oklahoma GleesCluben Youn GaAs GAIL J. HOLLAR Weatherford, Oklahoma Tri J; Forensia; Palette and Brush Club; We ANS lee NEG AW 1G alge Glee Club; Octette Annee trae eee Taloga, Oklahoma VM C..A: WILLIS T. HOYT Taloga, Oklahoma iiewiVin G. Aces. Senate seventy-one _ seventy-two ARLINE SCOVIL Weatherford, Oklahoma Glee Club; Palette and Brush Club; Y, W. G. Awe Cabinets) WaA. AS Oracle Play ISABELLE STROUD Weatherford, Oklahoma Y. W GSA Wea Ass 'Glee Club; Mu Kai Beta LEE ONA STROUD W eatherford, Oklahoma YEW en Ger an Wim Ae Are Orchestra; Glee Club FRANK WILLIAMS Granite, Oklahoma GRACE WILLIAMS Granite, Oklahoma WA SAT Yee Wn GanAt ALBERT T. WOODRUFF Carnegie, Oklahoma Veolia GaeAe .o LILLIE SNOW Bridgeport, Oklahoma Y. W. C. A.; Pallette and Brush Club J. B. SPANN Guthrie, Oklahoma Yemen GaeAr aes: aGlibrm hootballe Basketball ; FRANCES TANDY Temple, Oklahoma Forensia; Tri J; Y. W. C. A. LILLIE THACKER W eatherford, Oklahoma Palette and Brush Club; Forensia; Q. P. Club MRS. EFFIE WARLICK TIPPIE. Weatherford, Oklahoma Palette and Brush Club; Yee Wie Comte Won A.A: JAMES G. TRUE Weatherford, Oklahoma Treasurer Q. P. Club seventy-three seventy-four IVA McDANIELS Brinkman, Oklahoma Forensia; Y. W. C. A. DONA MARSHALL Weatherford, Oklahoma Palette and Brush Club; Forensia; WieA AC my ean: CaneAs “Why mothers turn gray.” “Jolly good pals.” “Hick posing while his Ford waits.” When the Bulldogs met the Gold Bugs. SOPHOMORE HISTORY In the attic of every home are things which are stored away, some never to be used again, and yet we say, “O, well, they may come in handy some day.” Just so are the events of the college year; we store them in our memories and dig them out occasionally for a pleasant thought or a happy reminder. In cleaning up the Sophomore storeroom for 1924-25, we found some of the following things to be dusted and looked over OUVENIRS: Some green ribbon reminds of the days back in in 723 when we were the largest and greenest class in school! Well, the green soon wore off and we were the real leaders of South- western. Jim True was our first class president, Eva Strange, vice- president and Blanche James treasurer. Miss Grace Henson was spon- sor and a real one too. RACLE: As we con at evening o’er the volume all alone we can never fail to remember the part that the class had in its publication. But above all else was the untiring efforts of Miss Gee who was both our class mother and faculty advisor for the annual. OPULARITY Contests: Maybe we did lose the contest but no one had more fun out of it than the Sophomores. Then, too, it would have been piggish for us to have taken the winner this year after the way we carried in the honors in ’23. ONORS: In recaliing the leading events of the yvear we find that the Sophomores came in for the lion’s share of the honors. In athletics we had “Jinks,” Bill, “Mutt,” Hank, Jim, “Jew” and too many others to enumerate. Dramatics, music and the May [ete all re- ceived substantial contributions from the class. OUTHWESTERN: What memories the name revives!!) Even some of the work seems not so bad when viewed from the dis- tance. Just think of the fun too, the wienie roast at the park, the class round-up with the Seniors including the triumphal march with their hats and canes, the basketball game with the Freshies, the pie supper, the chapel program when we shocked some members of the faculty with our particular brand of Jazz. To say which of the many frolics was the most enjoyable would be impossible, so we will fold them all carefully and place them in the storehouse of our memory to be recalled along with the other pleasant things of life. seventy-five “What unjust judges fathers are, when in re- gard to us they hold That even in our boyish days iwe ought in conduct to be old, Nor taste at all the very things that youth and only youth requires ; They rule us by their present iwants not by their past long-lost desires.” seventy-six ¢ Freshmen seventy-seven ARDITH MAE ASHFORD Gotebo, Oklahoma CROSBY BATES Cement, Oklahoma ALPHA BISSETT Erick, Oklahoma ALMEDA BURTON Lake Valley, Oklahoma Eromathian INEZ BEBERICK Clinton, Oklahoma SADIE LEE BROWN Weatherford, Oklahoma YoeWeAG ee seventy-eight PEARL BROADBENT Moorewood, Oklahoma Eromathian; Y. W. C. A. JOSIE DALE COTHRAN Sentinel, Oklahoma New Wer CsA. PEARL CORN — Taloga, Oklahoma Glee Club; W. A. A. YW G.A. LUCILE CRAWFORD Hammon, Oklahoma IMA LOVE CHRISTIAN Port, Oklahoma FRANCIS COTNEY Martha, Oklahoma seventy-nine FLORENCE B. DAVINA Colony, Oklahoma Ye WinGeeA® ICY DELK Sentinel, Oklahoma Ne Wie (GAN ELMER DANIEL Weatherford, Oklahoma STELLA MAE DANIEL Weatherford, Oklahoma W. A. A. GLADYS EVANS Weatherford, Oklahoma WHAM ENG oe LILLIE MARIE ENRIGHT Apache, Oklahoma Tri J; Forensia; Glee Club; W. A. A.; Youw «G. A: eighty | CHAMP E. DAVIS Granite, Oklahoma MRS. RUBYE WILSON Mexia, Texas NORA STOUT Brinkman, Oklahoma ADOLPH C. BOLLENBACH Weatherford, Oklahoma Glee Club; Orchestra ROY STEWART W eatherford, Oklahoma Glee Club; Women Haters Club; Class Yell Leader; A. B. O. H. A. eighty-one eighty-two HELEN COOK Foss, Oklahoma WILEY COPELIN Granite, Oklahoma IRIS CRAWFORD Hammon, Oklahoma LEVIRA CONWAY Sharon, Oklahoma Glee Club; YoWssGrA: INA DELK Sentinel, Oklahoma Ney WIE AGN. SARABELL DANNER Thomas, Oklahoma Drie) Win Am A ane Woe Comers Glee Club peti GEORGE FELTS Weatherford, Oklahoma Glee Club; Orchestra; Woman Haters Club MILDRED G. FAIRCHILD ae Taloga, Oklahoma Y. W. C. A.; W. A. A.; Glee Club BESS FLACK Altus, Oklahoma Nem Wa GaeAG) WenAarAns Gleex@ ul Manager Girls’ Basketball; Forensia MRS. CHARLES H. FREEMAN Weatherford, Oklahoma Y. W. C. A.; Palette and Brush Club MARGARET GUESS Weatherford, Oklahoma Thais AWE CaeB Vee AW (GS ve Glee Club; Forensia ERNEST GALLOWAY Strattord, Oklahoma House of Representatives eighty-three FAYE GOSS Weatherford, Oklahoma Yeu Wier GAs MABLE GRANT Gotebo, Oklahoma Wis AT ae Yee Wee A VERA HARDY Brinkman, Oklahoma W. A. A. DONALD HAWK Weatherford, Oklahoma Woman Haters Club; A. B. O. H, A. LOVEY HOVIS Walters, Oklahoma Ya Wis (Cea Ag CHARLEY G. HOWE Carpenter, Oklahoma Y: M. G. A.; Glee Club eighty-four BLANCHF. WOODS Le Taloga, Oklahoma Gleet@lub: Yaw: G. Avo WA. A: GLADYS SMITH Reed, Oklahoma EVERT G. GROUNDS Weatherford, Oklahoma envi GAs TERENCE BAGGETT Herring, Oklahoma MRS. WILLIE BAGGETT Hammon, Oklahoma WILLIE EMERSON Weatherford, Oklahoma Palette and Brush; Tri J; Glee Club; W. A. A.; Forensia; Mu Kai Beta. eighty-five eighty-six BERTHA CASADA Duke, Oklahoma FLORENCE EGGERS Colony, Oklahoma YW. G@ A. OFP. Dramatic CARL R. WONDER Weatherford, Oklahoma Glee Club; Woman Haters Club HOWARD PECKHAM — Taloga, Oklahoma JAMES DOUGHTY W eatherford, Oklahoma AN, BE Os Ul, AN SAM W. SLOOP Weatherford, Oklahoma JUNA CLEAR Sharon, Oklahoma PMEWiRO TAS aa We Ale A, MABLE McCARTER Ozark, Oklahoma Tri J; Popularity Queen; Forensia; W. A. A. ROBERT HAWK Weatherford, Oklahoma Senate; College Yell Leader; Q. P. Play; Oracle Staff; Women Haters Club JOE D. REYNOLDS Weatherford, Oklahoma yen My C. aA. LILLIAN DUGAN Canute, Oklahoma Eromathian; Y. W. C. A. CHARLOTTE SUGDEN Weatherford, Oklahoma AM e! Forensia ; Vee Wis GaAs: eighty-seven FRIEDA LEE SOUTHWORTH Cordell, Oklahoma W. A. A. LOGAN A. SPANN Myron, Arkansas YaM Ca. JOHN SPRADLIN Canute, Oklahoma Yee Niee GC eAcsmoenate ALMA STAMBAUGH Thomas, Oklahoma YW Gaels BONNIE B. STROTHER Mangum, Oklahoma oy chs Wasi taoees RICHARD STRINGER Union City, Oklahoma YAM Czas eighty-eight MARY BAKER Hammon, Oklahoma HAZELLA MATHEWS Sharon, Oklahoma Y. W. C. A.; Glee Club DELOSS WALLACE Weatherford, Oklahoma OMAR FUGATE Cement, Oklahoma Glee Club; Y. M. C. A. BEATRICE PAXTON Granite, Oklahoma NeW. Gee AS MARGARET DAVIS Sharon, Oklahoma Uriel Glee Clubs Y.-W:) G.sA.3 Wee An A. eighty-nine SUSIE TIPPIE VF eatherford, Oklahoma Ye Wise GaeAG GEORGE TRAUDT Weatherford, Oklahoma Y. M. C. A.; Senate ROY VAN DEVENTER Mt. View, Oklahoma Y. M. GC. A:; Orchestra JASSAMINE E. WALDRIP Weatherford, Oklahoma Y. W. C. A.; W. A. A.; Glee Club LETA GRACE WARD Gotebo, Oklahoma You Wag Ge LAS: @ Winn As BERT WILLIAMS Granite, Oklahoma ninety GEORGE M. NORRIS Weatherford, Oklahoma Glee Club; Orchestra; Oracle Staff; AU 1b. @% take AN TRENE PENN Thomas Oklahoma NVA Acts ¥ Wey CoAs Glee Club; Tri J. LOLA QUATTLEBAUM Leedy, Oklahoma Ver Weel bls VIOLA RAMMING Hinton, Oklahoma Y. W. C. A.s Gleg Club EDITH RENDER Roosevelt, Oklahoma “W. A. A.; Y. W. C. A.; Eromathian JIM S. RILEY Weatherford, Oklahoma Class President; Y. M. C. A.; Oracle Staff; An B. Or da As ninety-one LYNN V. MALOY Thomas, Oklahoma W. A. A.; Eromathian Club JIMMIE L. MASONER Brinkman, Oklahoma W. A. A.; Q. P. Dramatic Club LOUELLEN McAULEY Frederick, Oklahoma Y. W. C. A.; Forensia; Sixteen Hi. GLADYS McKINNEY Carnegie, Oklahoma Ye We CAs aw. ASA: NAOMI McWATTERS Victory, Oklahoma WW SAA Coie Yom Wie Ge Ar MURRAY MIDDLETON Custer City, Oklahoma ninety-two THELMA RITTER Clinton, Oklahoma BESSIE ROBERTSON Carnegie, Oklahoma New GC. AL VIRGIE ROBINSON Victory, Oklahoma Yh Wo Gs EP AWG EG AY THELMA ROGERS Frederick, Oklahoma Yee Wit CmAn sm Wi A AT DELLA MAE SHIPLEY Frederick, Oklahoma MARIE SNOW Arapahoe, Oklahoma Mis, We (GaN ninety-three ninety-four NAOMI HUDELSON W eatherford, Oklahoma Mu Kai Beta; Y. W. C. A. AVAH HUNT Carter, Oklahoma YOR Wat GoAce Wes A eAg NAOMI JOHNSTON Mangum, Oklahoma oe We Ce Asse Weslo. EDITH JONES Leedey, Oklahoma MARY KLINGMAN Binger, Oklahoma FRED KUPKA Clinton, Oklahoma bY ceil en (Gap AR FRESHMEN HIstTORY AS IF FROM the four corners of the earth came a host of Southwest Oklahoma’s most promising youth in the fall of 1924. These, the best of the different student bodies, the ones whose persistence enabled them to see far ahead, the ones to whom college life offered a striking and much wanted career, cast their lot together with the hopes of making the best Freshmen class in the history of Southwestern. In the college auditorium, the only room sufficiently large to ac- comodate the two hundred fifty Freshmen, they made their first plan of attack, and saw fit to elect Jim Riley as their captain and Mr. Rankin Williams as their advisor. Their first step was to secure caps exchus- ively for their class. This was the first act in forming that ever prevail- ing spirit of cooperation which grew every day and did most toward the success of their class. The freshmen not only furnished ability in the class but the football squad found Conrad’s toe an ever dependable asset and other Freshmen boys’ fight of much help in making one of the best teams in the state. Christmas found all the freshmen homesick and wanting to hang up their stockings by their home fireside. After a short visit they were back furnishing strong contenders for a place on the college basketball team and shortly afterwards announced their candidate, Miss Mabel McCarter, for popularity queen. That spirit of cooperation now enabled them to elect easily their nominee, Miss McCarter; however their popular man, David Fransen, receiving the same loyal support of the class, was defeated by the co- alition candidate. The Oracle Statf found the Freshmen a valuable asset in framing their year book, electing one of their members as assistant b usiness mana- ger, and this class furnishing a larger number of faces in the book than any other. The Oracle cast would have been quite incomplete without Bob Hawk’s kleptomaniac part and Everett Grounds as a detective, as well as Lillie Enright as Joan Carr, and Walter Schultz as a policeman. We cannot hope to give in our allotted space all of the things for which we are proud, but in years to come when our college days are over these few lines will be of untold worth to the man and woman out in the world as a remembrance of a former year’s effort spent in dear old Southwestern under the Freshmen banner of Black and Gold. ninety-five “They are idols of hearts and of households; They are angels of God in disguise; His sunlight still sleeps in their tresses, His glory still gleams in their eyes; Those truants from home and from Heaven They have made me more manly and mild; And I know now how Jesus could liken The kingdom of God to a child.” ninety-six Academy ADDIE ADAIR ZADA BALDWIN Senior freshman W eatherford, Leedy, Oklahoma Oklahoma PAULINE BELL Senior Durham, Oklahoma RAY BORGER EVELYN BRANNON Senior Freshman [RENEE -Mt. Park, High School President Oklahoma Elk City, Oklahoma MINNIE BRANNON Senior Mt. Park, Oklahoma ETTA BRUMMET PEARL CAMPBELL Senior Senior Morewood, W eatherford, Oklahoma Oklahoma IONA CHAIN MAYE CORBIN Senior Senior Oakwood, Tipton, Oklahoma Oklahoma ninety-eight VIVAH EARLES Senior Custer City, Oklahoma BOYD FERRELL Leedy, Oklahoma EARL EDWARDS Senior Hi-Y Carter, Oklahoma MRS. CILLA FERRELL Freshman MARIE HESS Senior Leedy, Custer, City, Oklahoma Oklahoma HAZE OYE Senior Girl’s Reserve W. A. A. Oracle Staff Taloga, Oklahoma TUGYS HOY SYBIL HUDSON Senior Senior Taloga, Hinton, Oklahoma Oklahoma BERITE NECASE Sophomore Leedy, Oklahoma MRS. KATIE LOUIS Sophomore W eatherford, Oklahoma MRS. RUBY LOCKHART Sophomore Hobart, Oklahoma ninety-nine one hundred WILLA MAE NICHOLS ADANELL PORTER Senior Senior Mt. Park, Ye Wee Gee Ae Oklahoma W. A. A. Glee Club Butler, Oklahoma CLARENCE RIGGS Hinyy Vice-president High School Oakwood, Oklahoma MARIE RIGGS EDNA SEIER Senior Senior President Senior Class Durham, Oakwood, Oklahoma Oklahoma ERMA SCOTT Sophomore Girls’ Reserve Secretary High School Colony, Oklahoma CHARLES SMITH RIENHOLD TRAUDT President First Semester Senior Ve INEM OG BN. Corn, Putman, Oklahoma Oklahoma RUBY TROTTER Senior Corn, Oklahoma IDA VOWELL WILLA WADSWORTH Girls’ Reserve W. A. A. W. A. A, W eatherford, Clinton, Oklahoma Oklahoma ACADEMY HISTORY HE students of the preparatory department of Southwestern organ- ized soon after the fall term opened, for they realized that if they were going to be heard above the din the upperclassmen were making they would have to present a united front. The following offi- cers were elected: President, Charles Smith; Vice President, Clarence Riggs; Secretary and Treasurer, Erma Scott; Pep Leaders, Adanell Por- ter and Parker Norton; Oracle Staff Representative, Hazel Hoyt; Ser- eeants-at-Arms, John Dixon and Kenneth Phillips; Adviser, Miss Roxie Hughs. In order that the different members of the Academy organization inight get acquainted a hike was planned: early in the fall, and a large crowd of spirited students assembled in front of the Public School build- ing. When all were ready the signal was given to set out for Banner’s Bluff. Here they played games of various descriptions, and each member learned the first name of all the others. At the close of the first semester Charles Smith moved up into the Freshman class, and Ray Borger was selected to serve as President during the second semester. The Hi Y for the boys, and the Girls’ Reserve for the girls was or- ganized for the first time among the Academy students, and much in- terest was taken in both organizations. Miss Roxie Hughs, the class sponsor, entertained the Academy in the Y. W. C. A. room with a delightful party. Our high school adviser, Professor Andrews, enjoyed the games as much as the young folk, but he experienced some difficulty in guessing the answers to different rid- dles. A large number of the Academy students entered the college de- partment on fifteen units, but a large class will be on hand to receive their diplomas at the end of the spring teri. one hundred one “Not chaos-like together crushed and bruised, But, as the world, harmoniously confused ; Where order in variety we see, And ihere, tho’ aul things differ, all agree.” one hundred two Book III Organizations one hundred three FORENSIA OFFICERS First Semester President..:.-2a a ee ee VIDA AVRITT Vice President. 25 ee ee LILLIE THACKER Necretary-TTeasur Cree ee ae EMMA BuRCcH ReDOLt Cus ee ee eee THELMA KEEN Sergeant-Gl-A ris 2 ieee eee FRANCES TANDY SS DONSON 2 Ae eee eee Miss MyrtTLe UMPHRESS Second Semester Presilents..s 4 ee. VIDA AVRITT Vice,President.. a ee CARRIE LEE HILL Seoretary-TrTreasurei. =. ee ee LILLIE THACKER Reporter; ccs eee FRANCES TANDY Serqgeant-a6- Arm Sc FAYE DOWLEN SPONB8OT 23) ee eee ee Miss MyrRTLE UMPHRESS HISTORY The Forensia Society, the oldest organization for girs in South- western State Teachers’ College, was organized in the fall of 1909, and became federated in 1918 due to the influence of Mrs. G. K. Harris, spon- sor for that year. Each year representatives are sent to the state federa- tion meetings, and in this way the horizon of the members of the club is broadened, and they feel that they are better prepared to meet the pro- blems of life. Since the organization fifteen years ago, the club has met each Mon- day night in the club room of the Administration Building where varied programs are given. The meetings have been held this year in the Y. WeGe A room, Our sponsor, Miss Myrtle Umphress, district chairman of the Home KMeonomics Department, proved her ability as hostess when she enter- tained the Forensia girls and their friends with a Valentine party on Feb- ruary 9. Several other enjoyable parties have been given during the year. An amendment to the constitution provides that no new members can be taken in until the end of the first quarter, and an average of eighty-five percent is one of the qualifications for membership. Several new members were taken in this year. The Forensia has always worked to develop literary talent, to pro- mote friendship among girls in school, and to encourage school activi- ties. one hundred four one hundred five THE- SENATE DEBATING SOGIETY The Senate Debating Society was organized at the same time that Southwestern was established. This society has done much to promote the cause of debating and public speaking. The leading men of the college seek membership in the Senate because they realize that it fur- nishes a training which is very practical in educational endeavor. It is a strong recommendation for a graduate of Southwestern to have been a faithful Senator, and school men recognize that fact when employing teachers. The Senate always does its part in the Triangular Debate. In the tryout, this year, five of the six men who won place on the team were Senators. This is a significant. fact and speaks well for the training which the Senate affords. The constitutional purposes of the Senate are to promote growth and development of mind, readiness and fluency of speech, the power of logical reasoning, and a more perfect knowledge of parliamentary prac- tices. Another important influence of the Senate is that of welding the members into a lasting friendship which is felt, not only throughout Southwestern Oklahoma, but wherever Senators meet. The Senate owes much of its success this vear to the capable efforts of Professor Henshaw, who was the faculty advisor of the organization. Nothing more complimentary can be said of an organization than that it has accomplished something towards the individual betterment of its members, and the general promotion of education. The Senate is achieving a worthy accomplishment. May it continue always to main- tain high standards, and throughout the future, may its steady and abid- ing purpose be to make men more capable of serving their fellowman. one hundred six one hundred seven Y. W. CLA. First Semester CABINET Presiden tive teen te Naomi Ruddle NECrELA Tc oe eee Pearl Chaney Vice: President........ Elsie MeClhure DT REUSUT CT eee Anna Bennett COMMITTEES Membership......-------- Elsie McClure Nocial Service.....Pearl Broadbent Nog _Maud Miller HH GGG eee eae Anna Bennett PrOQr Gd see Pearl Chaney PP a0 LLCUT Yas opto ee Lynn Maloy Second Semester CABINET President..:.-.-.-.---- Florence Eggers SOCTEL UY eae ee Pearl Chaney Vice President .:.:----2-= Lynn Maloy EEC OSUTE Peeeeeee Dortha Booher COMMITTEES Membership.4. 22-2 Lynn Maloy Social Service....Naomi MeWatters Socilee se Grace Crum) VOCE ae eee ee ee Dortha Booher PPOUrOM =. ee Pearl . Chaney PERN Se el See Arline Scovil ALU SiG reece a veda Kkosanke Sponsors: Mrs. G. IX. Harris, Miss Bess Yeoman, Miss Myrtle Umphress one hundred eight Yeulvie © iA; The Y. M. C. A. has done its part to make the student life of South- western congenial and hospitable. The object of this organization is to promote the three-fold developement of body, mind and heart. It has co-operated with its sister organization, the Y. W. C. A., in providing clean, wholesome entertainment for the student body. Among the achievements of which the Y. M. C. A. is proud, is that of helping Southwestern to raise $114.50 for the European Student I riend- ship fund. Another feature of the Y activity has been gospel team work in which two or three young men visit different rural churches and aid them in conducting their services. The spirit of Christianity is the spirit of service and the fundamental doctrine of the Y. M. C. A. is the Golden Rule. The officers for the first semester were: president, Lionel Cox; vice president, Bennie Anderson; secretary Raymond Sroaf. For the second semester, the officers are: president, Frank Eaton; vice president, Ted Wonder; secretary and treasurer, David Franzen; reporter, Howard (OSS. one hundred nine GIRL RESERVES The Southwestern Triangle of the Girl Reserves was organized in November nineteen twenty-five. The purpose of the organization is to offer to the younger girls in junior and senior high school the same opportunity for Christian fellow- ship as the Y. W. C. A. offers to the older college girls. Its value lies in whatever it may contribute to self-expression, diseci- pline, and growth in the life of each member, and to the service of the group in the community. ledge, Service, Spirit. PresvdGni. ee Secretar 2a = aa ee AGViSOT LE: 2 eee Alvena IKaiser Constance Drake Hilda Flottiman Margaret Neff Elizabeth Dobyns Hazel Hoyt Ida Vowell Alma Brink one hundred ten Its cardinal principles are—Health, Know- Os a. Se Le ee ERMA SCOTT Saaetde See ELIZABETH LEWELLYN Miss GERTRUDE THOMAS Ima Ventioner Glennis Coulson Ysther Welimuller Blizabeth Hastings Pauline Bell Virginia Dobyns Maude Gylis THE EROMATHIAN CLUB The Eromathian Club is a student organization consisting of girls that make an average of ninety and are in other ways eligible for an honorary club. Its aim is to promote friendship and scholarship among the college girls. - This club has given many good programs during the year, also din- ners and other social events. Officers for first semester: JAE OUNGT Ds eet Se PN Fe Oe ns ANNA BENNETT VC Om DT CSLLCT lar eres, othe Meritt helt aan ice LYNN MALOyY SHASTA oa os Bee PARAS SA AcE eee MAUDE MILLER SEROGIS TG ie tae VEE OR re As aD rahe Pe AD Mrs. Caru G. CLIrT HCV OUR bees ena teat ARE ER .... THELMA RUSSELL HOM VOT CLUCCMMUCLTL aire hese cal ate Mrs LENNIE WATSON Officers for second semester : TEP COTIO RGN (3 So PM EPR Net a lessee Nae Mrs. Frank D. EATON EC Cae OSULGT) [re eaten teen reas ee oh cate eae DortTHA BOOHER I CCRC LUC 4 ee a este Bete eee A eter te bite eer EpitH RENDER LP TIS ON MA pe tet Bee ae a Ss ARE Se MOE ACE ATL PEARL BROADBENT UCI iC Ramee Cease a A Sade a Esti D. McCLurRE OR UATLCTELOUEUCA wrayer eather oh ee MOLLIe SCHREINER ISOS U Neen eto ne eee Mea chen ee eae Nan Mrs. G. K. Harris one hundred eleven THE SOUTHWESTERN STAFE MEMBERS First Semester EGAtor-1n-Chiel ee ee CARL HICKERSON Associate: H AtlOTs ee eae PEARL CHANEY VA S80CINLE HN OLLO7 ee eee ELSiz McCLuRE A linn’ Bor ee ee ee J. L. McCoNKEY Athletic. LOUW0 eee ee Ropnert Hawk Hachange Editor....... oi giioee ee RO I eA CURTIS SNELLING OTganizalion LiGiLOl = ae eee ee MATTIE DRrISKILL Society: Ei Atl Ory eae eee eee Mary GADDIS CGM pus TLEPOLLCT pee ee ee, CHARLES L. SMITH Assembly He pOrl eT near tin ees eet RALPH CRALL INSULUGLOT= eS ee eee Miss GRACE JENCKE OUR CREED We believe in Southwestern, the school, the district, the paper. We believe in loyalty to all the laws and traditions of the college. We believe in making the paper a voice of the student body and school as a whole. We believe in fair play to everyone, and in stating only facts, and those clearly, accurately, and in a straight-forward manner. We believe our paper should serve as a balance wheel to unite all forces in the college into one steady movement for the continual better- inent of Southwestern. First row (from top to bottom) Chaney, Hawk, Smith Second row—Hickerson, McConkey, Driskill, Cral] Third row—McClure, Snelling, Gaddis, Jencke one hundred twelve one hundred thirteen THE PALETTE AND BRUSH CLUB OFFICERS First Semester PTOSLOLCNL SE. 2. Aa EVELYN RANDLE Wicee President 2k eee eee ee Blea Bae Ses LILLIE SNOW Secretary and Treasurer... DoNA MARSHALL Sergeant-0t-Arms:.2.. 235 ee EFrif TIPPIE BUG OPEL Skis ee ac vtec a ae Marrig DRISKILL DNVOUS OP aay 2 nes coe Se See Miss Myre HE. KELLY Second Semester Président LR ee eee EFFIE TIPPIE Voce Presidents. 2 Le See LILLIE THACKER DOC! COL Y 22208 Ne os bees. a VIDAS AVERIED POC USUPCT ek aia seas A ee ene Brss FLACK SEP GCONE-OL-A TINE 5. nnn: aetna gene TUCDOTUCT fee h sect hee oe EVELYN RANDLE AT ULSEY tora ee ee ee ee Se Miss MyrLe E. KELLY The Palette and Brush Club is one of the oldest organizations of the school, but it was reorganized in 1921 by Miss Myrle E. Kelly with ten charter members. The membership is now thirty. At the weekly meetings special study is made of great artists and their works. The object of the society is to promote the appreciation of arts, love of nature, and to encourage the advancement of all phases of art. The membership is limited to girls who are taking special painting and making a special study of art. Their moral character must be of the best. . Each term the society does something for the improvement of the studio. This year the woodwork has been varnished, and new curtains and several pieces of sculpture purchased. Two social events have been given each month. Sunrise breakfasts, studio parties, theater parties, and entertainments at the homes of the different members have been the most enjoyed. one hundred fourteen one hundred fifteen @QSPaGruEs Full of energy and enthusiasm the members of the Q. P. Dramatic Club started the school vear. Though few of the old members were back at the first of the year, there were enough to give the fall pledges the time of their lives when they came into the organization. The club concluded the work of the first semester by presenting on the night of December 18, “Dear You” a bright, clever comedy in three acts. Through request this play was repeated shortly after the holidays to a large and appreciative audience. Q. P. OFFICERS Mirst Semester Presid@nts wae te eee Pewee ZENADA BARNETT Vice President... SS eee RAYMOND SROAF SCCKELOTY +1 7 EUSUT CV Ane ee ee NEOMA RUDDELL Sergeant-at-Arms.............: clack tee ae ea ELste MCCLURE WODOTL CLs. et ee BERTHA STEBLER Presi etn en ee ee eee ELSIE MCCLURE Vice President. 23. eS eee eee I-LORENCE EGGERS SeCreLary-TTeQsurer- gas ee ee MARYBELLE ByrpD SerQeont-Gt-AT MS: io ae ee VELMA REYNOLD LOD OU ULOT oe fas tai eg tek: ae eee IpA CAMPBELL SD ONS OF 2p cone Sete Miss Este SHOEMAKER ROLL Neoma Ruddell Ida Campbell Elsie McClure Velma Reynold Pearl Chaney Florence Eggers Etta Craig Mary Emma Burch Charles S. Wallace Mazie A. Shirey James True Robert Hawk Jimmie Masoner Paul Vandervort Vernie Flynt Winnie McCormick Rubve Peyton Earl Ealum one hundred sixteen one hundred seventeen Riga Gleue PURPOSE The Tri J Club was organized September 21, 1921, for the purpose of developing character through the highest ideals and standards of wo- manhood, and for the mutual helpfulness in the attaining of individual and social excellency. It is a fine arts organization, and those eligible for membership must have completed their high school education and be enrolled in physical education, music, or expression. OFFICERS Presidents oe ee ee re RutH FETs VieOuPr esi dentin tee ee ee CARRIE LEE HILL SCCrevary (1 BUTE USUTCre. eee NELLIE STEBLER EAST GT UN Se Se ean Se LucILE NIKKEL Chap lance ee eee eee EVELYN GEIGER. . SV ONSOT.2 a Mrs. RutTH SUMMERS PHILLIPS Active Members Ruth Felts Mrs. James Tubb Evelyn Geiger Margaret Davis Mary Gaddis Margaret Guess Lucile Nikkel Lillie Enright Gail Hollar Charlotte Sugden Marjorie Galloway Mary Emma Burch Carrie Lee Hill Mable McCarter Frances Tandy Irene Penn Faye Dowlen Sarabelle Danner Nellie Stebler Willie Emerson Honorary Members Mrs. J. W. Turner Mas. Rankin Williams Patronesses Mrs. J. M. Gordon Mrs. Ely Cole Mrs. G. W. Carty Rush week was very interesting this year, consisting of hikes, rook parties, line parties, Japanese teas and slumber parties. The last and hest event of rush week was the mock initiation held at the Gaddis home. On Tuesday December 16, Mrs. Turner and Mrs. Phillips entertained the girls, and preceding the party serious initiation was held.—L. N. one hundred eighteen one hundred nineteen WoMEN’sS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OFFICERS President 2..t2a.-50 ee eee PRARL CHANEY Vice Prestient. = ee eee HATTIE WITHROW Secretory-l Treasurer. =. = ae Goa omte NAOMI JOHNSTON Advisory MemUeri nee eee Miss Bess YEOMAN The Women’s Athletic Association of Southwestern State Teachers’ College was organized for the purpose of promoting higher physical ef- ficiency among the women of the college, and of fostering an interest in eymnastics, sports, and athletics. At the present time W. A. A. is offering the following activities: basketball, hiking, folk games and aesthetic dancing, tennis, volley ball, horseback riding, and golf. More sports will be added to the list to meet the demands of the society. Managers are elected to be in charge of each sport. It is the duty of each manager to keep a record of all points, and promote interest and enthusiasm in her particular sport. The Advisory Member is the di- rector of physical education for girls. There are at this time about one hundred fifty girls enrolled in the W. A. A. many of whom earned the required number of points to secure a pin offered by the association. It is believed that by the end of the second semester there will be at least four letters earned by girls who are all-round athletes. They must win the letter by taking part in three or more forms of athletics. Several of the basketball girls have made first team, and many in- teresting class and organization games have been played. High school teams are always welcome when they come in for practice games. Some of the girls who were easily winded in their first five mile hike think nothing of a twenty mile jaunt now. The girls in folk-games and dancing are learning many new games and dances, some of which will be used in the May Festival. There is great interest taken in all the sports offered, and it is hoped much benefit will be derived through these activities. one hundred twenty one hundred: twenty-one SOUTHWESTERN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The Alumni Association of Southwestern Teachers’ College has been little more than a social fraternity in the past, but as a result of the interest President J. W. Turner has taken in, its reorganization it bids fair to snap out of the state of lethargy in which it has reposed so long, and become an active, aggresive, militant organization striving to further the best interests of Southwestern and her graduates. All those who attended the annual meeting and banquet last fall caught the spirit which is in the air, and a large number who were not at the regular meeting have hopped on to the band wagon. No graduate of Southwestern ought to rest until his name also is inscribed on the honor roll. The annual meeting and banquet will be held next fall on the day announced for the home coming football game. Start in now to making preparations to attend this meeting, for it will more than be worth your while. The following hold paid up membership in the organization. Président ne ee ee eee Vice President Secretary-Treasurer....-.---.-- Corresponding Secretary J. Rankin Williams Mrs. J. Rankin Williams Ruby Spann Ruth Sensabaugh Ross Kendall Ethel Briggs Ao de Leeraey I. J. Myers Mrs. Glen Miller Myrle E. Kelly Jean Sugden Shirley Brintle P. A. Becker Margaret Falconer Gertrude Thomas Genevieve Kline Bess Bradley Cecil Roberts Horace Hensley Charles Freeman Glennie Gallegly Voyle Scurlock Mary Wilson Bernice Laws Everett Phillips Noda May Igo Pearl Chaney Mrs. J. W. Blakley one hundred twenty-two Bertha A. Stebler R. M. Randle J. W. Tubb Teh Ellis C. L. Hostetter Gladys Mosberg Henry Tracey G. H. Davis Ida Campbell Frank Kaiser J. H. Myers Myrtle Harrison Byram Dacus Mrs. James A. McLauchlin B. B. Remund Charles S. Wallace Peter W. Duerksen E. L. Osbirn Ella Sorrells Mary Mather Rigsby Mrs. Alva Curtis Stenner Wilburn Nettie Newcomb P. M. Friesen Milo Remund Mrs. Phoebe Addison Naoma Ruddle Arlene Wood J. EVERETT BAGGETT ok Dia ls eS ee a C. A. CLARK S. E. Spann Clara Lozier Margarite Tangeman Nancy Ammons N. E. Alkire Je Bastout W. B. Gilchrist Mrs. Susie M. Hammock J. M. Dale Cy Ja opann Audrey Cothran Rosa Newkirk Frances McLauchlin Lorene Gilbreath I. L. Carter Margarite Macheck Lelia Cohoon L. H. Bennett Ruby Tullis Thomas Rogers Clarence Horton Oran E. Bradley Rosamund McLauchlin Eugene Smith Edna Martin Evelyn Randle Gurnie Smith one hundred twenty-three Ee gs Ry ae See “TWILIGHT ALLEY” An Operetta staged by the upper grades of the Training School. Directed by Mrs. GRACE SHANNON CHARACTERS Dame Needy, Mother of a large family living in “The Old Shoe”.........000000000...... Constance Drake Meg, Her ieldest’ daughter... 25.3450 ee Se bel ears eres shite Alma_ Brink Jack, Only Son “of Dame; Needy: 2-22. sie cece re Walter Wright Angelina; An immigrant child 220 ce despeescecscc nee ee ee Martha Shultz Lily, Daughter of the owner of “The Old Shoe”.................... I en ng a Netha Kruger Meg's sever (Sisters, sac iccc-cscct-t estos nee cote ate wa tect ew Margaret Neff, Elizabeth Neff, Robbye Drake, Maude Groves, Mary Katherine Dobyns, Imogene Stover, and Avis Shannon. Jack’s baseball mim €.icc2.jco2c3 fcsch sees ei es ee Lawrence Snow, Charles Groves, Garland Brintle, Durward Lewellen, Arthur Mathews, Henry Ayers, Carrol Bielby, Max Carty, and Bernell Brink. CHORUS All the characters mentioned above and in addition the following girls: Goldie Wright, Fern Hobbs, Opal Mathews, Alice Mae Hinkle, and Beulah Andrews. one hundred twenty-four THE LRAINING SCHOOL The Training School, not infrequently referred to as the “back-bone” of the teachers’ college, consists of four rooms, with their critic teachers as follows: first and second grades, Miss Lulu Vrooman; third and fourth erades, Mrs. Nona Duffy; fifth and sixth grades, Miss Roxie Hughes; seventh and eighth grades, Miss Gertrude Thomas. In addition to its regular faculty, the art work is directed by Miss Myrle Kelly; the music by Mr. R. B. Williams; and the physical training and playground super- vision by Miss Bess Yeoman. The Training School not only affords opportunity for observation and practice work in teaching, but serves as a model school for demon- strating the newer methods of teaching. Several of the critic teachers have made conspicuous contributions to educational literature; among which is a primary arithmetic, published by the World Book Co., by Miss Vrooman; a book of games and devices for the ie emeniete orades, issued in sheet form by Mrs. Duffy; and an arithmetic test which has found favor among many schools in southwestern Oklahoma, Dy Miss Gee, a former teacher in the Training School. one hundred twenty-five ROYAL HIGH ORDER OF OUTLAWS At«He- Neti. Rene; Grace Balthorpe, O.D.M. Effie Dunn, D.B.W. L. Tes Creech, CiG.B: L. A. Vandevender, Y.L. Mrs: J. W. Teeters Bill Ga: Anna Brown, O.D.M. Toy Marie Warlick Osborn, y Florence Johnson, M.P.C. Sam Poff, R.H.P.W. Margie Lee Coil Alta Hagin Kiffie Nelson G. W. Hagen Lucile Tims one hundred twenty-six Kula Hale Irene Mann, M.L.B. Klizabeth Lewis, M.P.C. Aileen Wilson Nina Hill George Withrow Johnnie Aldridge Ardis Hill Lodena Boileau, R.H.L. O._R; Dempsey, HPs Mrs. Frank Beach, C.H.S. Ruth R. Lee Ione Wood Viola Ramming Anna Coil, M.L.B. Zell Dunn, M.P.C. Irby Hartgroves, M.L.B. Mary Young, D. B. W. Annie Tims, M.L.B. Mary Fenimore James A. Loveall, F.D.M.Ova Kent Stella Richmond, M.P.C. Helen Crosson Florine Senn Joseph W. Teeters Paul Sumpter, M.L.B. Lula ‘Turners On Dieai2 Robert M. Rice, O.P. Dilla Hill, M.L.B. Susan Turner, M. P. C. Mrs. Lo Mie-Senn, Mi tis Juanita Shafter one hundred twenty-seven CHARLES So W AULA GIs eae Editor-in-Chief QGARL- HiIGK NRSON ::cic 2) eee ee Business Manager ROBERTO HAWK. oe ees Bib k Se oe yas need eee Issistant Business Manager VipA AYRITT......... EMG Sore a pie Lene ae Bere Art Editor JACK: RIGBY) tesct) al 2 cae eee ee eee Alumni Editor MARY: GADDIS hectete oe ee ee eee oe cele ee Nodak Editor JIMMIE CRADDOOK.5. 0 eee eee ee Athletic Editor IN ELLIE STHBGER 2: te ees eee eg Organization Hditor oJ AMES CUR Bh ece shc cs oe See eg ee re Joke Editor MARTHA MORTON 2x. ope 5 oe ee ee Junior Hditor ELStt = MiGGLGR ee ee ee eee ices slogese Calendar Editor JIMS IDs DB Yee eee ee ee OE Ng PO fe EL) Cartoon Hditor PRANK WA TONG 223 teah pee ee ee Sophomore Hditor PHARIZ. CHAN WY 2:06. ec ee eee en Ro eee Senior Hditor FTHORGE. NORRISZ 22. cies eee ae ee ee Freshmen [Hditor HAgmL, HOYT coc noes eee ee ee Academy Editor one hundred twenty-eight Book ID Favorites Mable McCarter Freshman jena a a b - i Fy a Sa Aw ae : . — ¢ bs ¥ t ay - S 7 one hundred thirty-one la ; Ove 7 ie ‘ —_ ; ee ‘. Gail Hollar Sophomore aa ¥ = o one hundred thirty-three Ne 1 WEE ee i « -! i it a + wine . yi. ry rm . = ‘t as + ig Ss ’ 7 ; “ es ; 1, ? - 7 er - 5 : fw - = aw) A PN ae a , Te i i « y ‘ � . . 7 org a 4 J q 4 ‘ ry a 4 a a | i 3, 7 oa ‘ ee ru o « = q F cs 7 : : ‘ vu ss Lag i te q vi - ti ercer Pi J ; 4 a “J 4 4 So Nia j a aa Pp? ‘ “ae ee _ Ss sy, ae, 2 hd a = fh ieee. es 4 ty, - el tere tere ee ae) PND seh = y % . = - y ‘ ' A i of ” 5 ri : J A é = é 7 + ay ae an : % i eee 4 s| “¥ x 7 ” a leave = _ y. : 7 i 2 9 Pe Ya? A é « wd a 4 e. ‘ ’ y rane ’ a - ye ; 3 ¢ rte mie al tea , + | - + a 7 = ‘ x aye. 4 Ss 3 Re, | J bi La ¢ W te te E 3 ‘ : 7 rae yO hi F ; : | ee ie r | . | = Hazel’ Hogttial = sae _ ; : Academy ; E eA | Junior — een so Senior PT eae y-fve t one hundred thir oa | thirty-seven undred one hi ” ¢ 2 : , ? } ‘ ' i i Hie — 2) en err one hundred thirty-eight Set RM err Earl Edwards Academy a9 one hundred thirty-nine % one d forty- é one hundr1 f. James Craddo: : “ ?. euemes one hundred forty-three own deeds Man's life was made Not for men’s creeds, but men’s actions.” one hundred forty-four Book UD Actwities one hundred forty-five SOUTHWESTERN’S SEVENTH ANNUAL MAY FESTIVAL May Queen—BeEtTrin ABERNETHY Robin Hood—Cart HICKERSON Gourt’ Comedian. 22 ee ee eee EARL HALUM he HH obbyGrse:.2..5 50 ee ee ee WrsLEY NIKKEL PING PNG cake ese JAMES CRADDOCK Attendants on the May Queen Velma Owen, Glen Gallegly, Bernice Hargrove, Mrs. Guy Rankin Class Attendants NGNIOTS ane ote ey ser Amy McFatridge, V. D. McArthur eV UN LOT se eee eer el as Fd Ruth Felts, Walter Kerr SO DUGIIONE. S47 Vida Avritt, Clarence Horton i PES DGATI s sence. ses ee Blanche James, Wm. Percy Cooke A Cad ei y 222i eerie Nellie Porter, Onis Cox Crown Bearer Childers Turner Train Bearers Priscilla Harrington David Neff Flower Bearers Mildred Shirey Carl Hewitt Hobbs Helen Gay Stover George J. Shirey Marjorie Doughty Charles Lloyd Dawson Morgan Thomas J. R. Nichols Ruth Austin Leonard Jones one hundred forty-six one hundred forty-seven MEN’s GLEE CLUB Southwestern has been exceptionally fortunate in securing the ser- vices of Mr. R. B. Williams as director of music. He has worked faith- fully in the development of a men’s glee club, and his untiring efforts have been crowned with success, for Southwestern has been represented by one of the best glee clubs of her history. The Men’s Glee Club, besides giving several programs throughout the district, was invited to sing at the state meeting of the O. EK. A., and while in Oklahoma City they sang at the University Hospital, the State Senate and House of Representatives, and broadcasted a program over the radio. They certainly gave Southwestern some good advertising. MEMBERS Vernie Flynt, Charles Howe, R. B. Williams, Director, Willie Emerson, Pianist, Adolph Bollenbaugh, Lonnie Corn. Second Row: Roy Stewart, Ted Wonder, George Norris, Howard Goss, Lionel Cox, Pat Kruger. Bottom Row: Ralph Crall, Kermit Evans, Raymond Vosberg, red Kupka, George Duerksen, Omar Fugate. one hundred forty-eight celal, GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB Not only was Mr. Williams successful in developing a first class Men’s Glee Club, but he was equally successful in training a Girls’ Glee Club. Although they have not made as many tours as the men, they have appeared several times on various programs, and have given an excellent account of themselves. We are glad to see the interest which is being shown along this line, and we look forward to the future when more at- tention can be given to musical training. MEMBERS Evelyn Randle, Nellie Stebler, Arline Scovil, Gail Hollar, Martha Morton, Bess Flack. Second Row: Viola Ramming, Viola Andrews, Pearl Corn, R. B. Williams, Director, Eula McPherson, Etta Brummet, EKNa Mathews. Bottom Row: Ruth Felts, Lillie Marie Enright, Blanche Wood, Willie Emerson, Pianist, Lillie Thacker, Freda Kosanke, Levira Conway. one hundred forty-nine PRIDE AND PREJUDICE A Play Founded on Jane Austen’s Novel By Mrs. STEELE MACKAYE Presented by THE FACULTY OF SOUTHWESTERN STATE TEACHERS’ COLLEGE Saturday, October 25, 1924 one hundred fifty THE PERSONS OF THE PLAY Mr. Darcy—-(Of Pemberly, Derbyshire) -__...................-..... F. B. Harrington Mr. Bingley—(Of Netherfield, Hertfordshire, Darcy’s friend ) ie Lala EIA SNORE MEDD GO aIk, EERE ePID Audubon H. Neff Colonel Fitzwilliam—(Cousin to Darcy )......................---- Rankin Williams rowers CMTE re Orel OMe DOUNI) ex et en 2- ee ene n cece eee ee cae J. S. Dobyns Mr. Collins—(A cousin of Mr. Bennet, and next in the entail of Long- IV MINCTame a SticUt ©) eMeeere tee in AED po NaS Siesta c Cec ort George Hooker Sir William Lucas—(An intimate friend and neighbour of the ry NUTT Ct seawater eget to ht age James A. MeLauchlin Colonel Forster—(The colonel of the regiment stationed at Meryton ) Bc Ekle Oe yet BSS age Ree a oe William E. Phillips Mr. Wickham—(An officer in the regiment) __.......... Raymond B. Williams Hareis—( The butler.at Longbourmn ) ................--222.-222....0.20.. George T. Norris Mrs. Bennet—(The wife of Mr. Bennet)............2.000.0000000002.... Roxie Hughs Jane—(Hldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bennet)...................- Myrle Kelly Hhzabeth— (Their second daughter ) -....-..22......0222022 ee. Elsie Shoemaker Py dia—-( Their-younevest daughter) ...i0-.6...60....000 Nona Keen Dufty Lady Lucas—(The wife of Sir William) __..................... .. Eula C. Froman Charlotte Lucas—(Daughter of Sir William and Lady Lucas) SE LOS Beebe oto et es ere Myrtle Umphress Miss Bingley— (Sister of Mr. Bingley) .......-....2...2-200.0..2.0..-.2-. Grace Jencke Lady Catherine DeBourg—( Aunt of Darcy and patroness of Mr. (BO PIEINS) erie etter koe we od eo a ba eo a8 Bessie Yeoman Hill— ( The housekeeper at Longbourn) ................-..-.22-----....---- Dora Stewart CREA LL 1d DCE TIE RIC st 0 SS ea Blanche Parks ACT I The Drawing-Room at Longbourn. ACT II. The Conservatory at Netherfield. One Month Later. AGHVTEL Mr. Collins’ Parsonage at Hunsford. Three Months Later. BPA Vie The Drawing-Room at Longbourn. One Week Later. Place: England Time: 1796 one hundred fifty-one “DEAR YOu” A Comedy in Three Acts Presented by “DHE: QP. DRAMATIG;GLUBe December 18, 1924. Persons in the play Mrs, Leighton, “Betty = .ar ov bnaean Svan cn esha Wena. eS ae menace Png eee wooteteteesetteteeeeeees ....----ELsIE McCLure Lenore Leigh tori cco cec ee er ee Jimmiz MASsONER Tony Kveleth.scciceee 5 ee 0 acces i ee oe ee eee VERNIE FLYNT John. Cheseldemck 4..2::.:3c:cc1 chess dt oe ee ee ee ee Rosert HAwkK Miriam y Demi so rict cick ee a Se ANNA MAE PAULEY Hugh Hall idk ay oso. scopic pc nccstecanps seanntedientnan espn nds tocee 6 ea Sao baee oe Kart EALUM Nora | ccc sh esa cain ase we SS A ie FLORENCE EGGERS Barney) Giltovless2 te. eee PUN TOE ee re ee a re Oe Oe be es ee JAMES TRUE Dy Sanborn. secsssetn hese ee a cree ne Perry McArtHur GEM PSY scons LesacdogenssoeeeGbe taeda ic acerca ea a ee Erra CRAIG Anigts deseo et hae te ok I ao SE re KENNETH PHILLIPS Perkins a : PAUL VANDERVORT Atvillasande tl vindses ele t One Will Sees _.Mary Emma Burcu anp MARYBELLE Byrp Synopsis. Act I. The living room at Leighcroft—Late afternoon. “A change of identity.” Act Il. The next evening. Scene 1. The Cabaret at the Fair. Scene 2. Same as Act I. Act III. Same as Act I. A few days later. one hundred fifty-two STOP PHIEF A Farcieal Fact in Three Acts Presented by “THE ORACLE STAFT” March 31, 1925. The Cast EU Gy eu alge Chet 0 Ipneeer- ce sore ten see eo eae ein OT nea ine REO eae wees UA Ae Se oe Lintiz Marie Enricut TAM fet Wk GPE i ee Ae oe nes Ae er Rc Se ere PEE rae AARON er 2 Pe Re ee ee ARLENE SCOVIL Carolines Garret res sew ee edn pee Res Be eee tee 2 SE MaAryJorig GALLOWAY WN Me Zk taal che te Ae aR rom Berne POPS Bm Vy Be 2 Vee CarRiE Lee HILy TN eT abo ee cetacean ae a eee yore Te ta ae A ese ee ot ee FLORENCE EGGERS BV ert Msi exrrr gg CC 1 Teen eee eee we em eer eee ea eR E I CAN ee ares oe Ne EEL LONNIE Corn uJ earn so CEU ye ee a en ance ae ates Ae Pima ee Bete el Reet a eed wes eve ol. ene Ropert Hawk Viper) cura SO Tiere ae eee ee aoe EE ea ee ele a wk oe a eee SL ed es ee es LIoNEL Cox BS) Trammell Vem eects 000 oe ate ec eR re mee ee ce SE a Coie See eee ed Davin FRANSEN ARV amie VA eer S10 | EL Tae eee Se ea nee eee es ed ew ee cH at ct Re Ace TED WONDER Jack Doogan PAUL VANDERVORT oegmili nom ps0 matte ieee 5 a eae i SOR ee See tees ee ee Se a coer Eart EALUM Sere Cai tix ime eg OI C eter, ceo te le oe ane Ole ee cet ae ome Hem eee oc FRANK GASSAWAY Police Officer O'Malley : WALTER SCHULTZ Policen@ tie cite Gil pra cyte res eee wee era eee ee ee Pat KRUGER Police Officer O’Brien : Henry SCHULTz Act I. Living room in the Carr residence. Act II. Living room in the Carr residence. Act III. Living room in the Carr residence. one hundred fifty-three TRIANGULAR DEBATE AFFIRMATIVE TEAM Question: Resolved that the Contitution of the United States should be so amended as to give Congress the power by a two-thirds vote to over- rule a decision of the Supreme Court that annuls an act of Congress. Affirmative: Lionel Cox, Lee Boyer, Ralph Crall, and Bennie Ander- son. Southwestern’s Affirmative team met Northwestern’s Negative team at Alva, April 24. one hundred fifty-four i) set sgh ot. TRIANGULAR DEBATE NEGATIVE TEAM Question: Resolved that the Constitution of the United States should be so amended as to give Congress the power by a two-thirds vote to over- rule a decision of the Supreme Court that annuls an act of Congress. Negative: Henry Shultz, Frank Eaton, Mrs. Maizie A. Shirley, and Elsie McClure. Southwestern’s Negative met Central’s Affirmative team at Weather- ford, April 24. one hundred fifty-five ae 5 tae one hundred fifty-six “For when the one great Scorer Comes to write against thy name, Jt matters not whether you won or lost, But how you played the game.” Book VI Athletics one hundred fifty-seven COACH VOYLES Another successful season in athletics at Southwestern has proved the ability of “Dutch” to handle all forms of athletics and to handle them well. It is a big assignment for one man to take personal charge of all forms of athletics, and handle the regular classes in physical edu- cation, and “Dutch” has been one of the busiest persons about the campus While looking after his manifold duties. His teams are known all over the conference for their agressive play and their clean sports- manship, and they have brought not only victory but a good name to Southwestern. one hundred fifty-eight Ale Rankin Williams needs no introduc- tion to the students of Southwestern. Ran- kin began following Southwestern athletic teams over the conference before he got out of knee pants, and during his period of eli- gibility represented Southwestern in every major sport. When he is not teaching in the class room he is helping Coach Voyles take some of the kinks out of the varsity teams. As assistant coach he has proved to be worth his weight in gold. Thomas, Oklahoma. hitting lineman. spiration to his team. sistent tackle, and his man Captain Cecil “Pat” Kellar hails from Pat, playing at guard his last year, was known as an extra hard He was a sure and con- seldom got by him. He was a good leader and a real in- one hundred fifty-nine JAKE SPANN HANK SHULTZ JOE HOLLAND Fullback Guard Tackle Captain elect J. B. “Jake” Spann hails from Guthrie, Oklahoma. Jake was ageressive and hard to down. His line plunging is deadly, and his sheer grit and ability ta break up plays are unexcelled. Jake says he will bring some “he” men back with him next fall. Hank Shultz is a native of Weatherford, Oklahoma. Not enough can be said for Hank. He was by far the best man on the squad, and his battle cry of ‘Hold em, gang’ will ever be remembered by Southwestern- ers. The best Bulldog in Southwestern has played his last game for the White and Blue. Hank was all-state guard. Joe Holland calls Canton, Oklahoma, his home town. Joe was the smartest player on the team. He was in there all the time, and was the natural leader of the team. THis ability to anaylze plays made him of great value to the team. He liked nothing better than to slip through and smear a play before it got started. Joe was a demon both on offense and defense. He has played his last game for Southwestern. one hundred-sixty FRANK GASSAWAY J. E. SIMMONS JAMES CRADDOCK Tackle Half Back Quarter Back Frank Gassaway comes from Stillwater, Oklahoma. When tears come into Gassoway’s eyes, and he doffs his head gear, things begin to pick up, and an irresistible flood of pep sweeps through the whole team. He is one of the fastest men on the squad. “Gass” will be back for more next year. J. E. “Jinks” Simmons comes from Sentinel, Oklahoma. He iS) tite fastest half back in the state. He can hit the line or skirt the ends, and is a ‘salty dog’ in a broken field. “Jinks” more than earned his position as all-state half back. He has one more year. James Craddock drifted in from Altus, Oklahoma. Craddock is a hard- working fighter who never loses his head. His ability as a field general caused him to be placed at defensive half instead of safety. He is probably the most popular man on the team. Jimmie will be back next year, one hundred sixty-one BILL COOKE PRAIRIE, SOMITE? ABP 22 A HERMAN “IKE” PEACE End . End End sill Cooke comes from Cordell, Oklahoma. Although this was only Bill’s second year he made an excellent showing at end, and was on the receiving end of many passes. He was a good tackler, and always hurried the passer and punter of opposing teams. AI] state end was his reward for a good season’s work. Bill will be back next year. Purl Tippie is another Weatherford product. He was the best of- fensive end in the state, a pass snatcher par excellence. Tip’s best game was at Phillips. He has played his last game for the Bulldogs. Ike Peace claims Altus for his home town. THe is one of the best ends in the state. He can do everything that an end should do. Ike was handi- capped by injuries most of the season. He will be with the team next year. one hundred sixty-two GROVER MONTGOMERY ARTHUR NELSON EARL EALUM End Half Back Half Back Grover C. “Pete” Montgomery hails from Olustee. Pete is fast and shifty. He is a good receiver of passes, and a deadly tackler. Pete will be out for another letter next year. Arthur “Art” Nelson is a Lake Creek product. AJ] lines look alike to Art, he goes through them all for good gains. Besides his ability to plunge the line he proved to be a demon on defence. He will be back next year. Earl “Jew” EKalum is another Altus product. When it comes to skirting ends, and running through a broken field, Jew ranks with the best in the state. With one exception, he is the fastest man on the squad. He will be back next year. one hundred sixty-three HAROLD CONRAD ARNOLD SHOCKLEY SAM MYERS Half Back Full Back Center Harold “Shorty” Conrad claims Cement for his home town, Play- ing his first year at football, Shorty steadily increased in efficiency until he became a real back at the last of the season. Shorty was one of the best punters in the state. He will be back next fall. Arnold “Shock” Shockley played football at Mountain View. Shock is one of the hardest hitting backs in the state. He is big and full of fight. He will be back next year. Sam Myers comes from Stillwater, Oklahoma. Playing his first year at college football, Sam had a hard position to fill, but he held his own against the best centers in the state. He is a bear on defense. Sam will be back next fall. one hundred sixtyfour ARNOLD UMBACH DOC McGAVOCK PERRY JACKSON Guard Tackle Tackle Arnold Umbach makes his home at Weatherford. He was known as the “fightenest” Bulldog-on the squad. He could play guard, tackle, or center, and do a bang up job of it. We predict that he will be one of the best linemen ever turned out at Southwestern. Arnold will be fighting for Southwestern next year. Doe McGavock claims Lake Creek for his home town. He had the ability to go in, in a pinch and play like a veteran. He is big and shifty, and should be one of the best men in the state next year. Perry “Gallopin” Jackson is another Altus representative. Jackson was playing his first year, but his work was on par with the work of a vete- “an. He is one of the hardest men in the state to handle. Great work 1s ex- pected of him next year. one hundred sixty-five one hundred sixty-six REVIEW OF THE FOOTBALL SEASON Although the pigskin warriors of Southwestern failed to nail the much coveted championship of the Oklahoma Collegiate Conference they were in the scramble for the honor right up to the last, and never once let up in the fight for the flag. Proof of their aggressiveness is clearly demonstrated in the fact that only three times during the season was their goal-line crossed, and no team was able to accomplish that feat twice in the same game. Southwestern fell before three of the strongest teams in the Southwest, and by the small scores of nine points or less. I ive times out of eight starts the Blue and White were returned victorious, and had the student body shown the same degree of fight and determina- tion on the sidelines that the team showed on the field who knows but what Central’s corner on the Collegiate football championship might not have been broken last fall? There was not a lazy man on the squad, and a scrappier bunch has never represented Southwestern. The line was always on its toes, and its hard, charging rushes spilled many an enemy play while it was still in the embryo stage. The defensive play of the line stood out even in defeat, and the heavy experienced lines of A. and M. and Central were clearly outcharged by the blue and white huskies. But the forward wall was not the only defense the opposing runners had to contend against for the back field charged in and backed up the forwards whenever a con- centrated attack threatened to break through. But while the defense was holding opponents’ scores down the offense was breaking through and racing around defenseless wings to pile up a season’s score of 153 against 32 for all opponents. In spite of the three defeats checked against Southwestern’s record there is every reason to feel proud of the results of the past season, and to look forward to the season of 1925 with the brightest of hopes. With the experienced material which will be on hands next fall, and the wealth of new material which is coming in from the high schools of the south- west to work with, Coach Voyles will undoubtedly mold a machine next fall which will be without a peer in the state. Students, let’s all get behind Coach and his boys next fall and help them bring the champion- ship to Southwestern. On September 27 the Bulldogs engaged the A..and M. Tigers on their own playground, and forced the heavier and more experienced Aggies to the limit to down them by a 9 to 0 score. This was the first game of the season, and the first game for many of the Bulldogs to play in Collegiate circles. one hundred sixty-seven The next game was fought at Wichita Falls, and the representatives of the Wichita Falls Junior College were run down and hammered into submission to the tune of 54 to 0. The first home game of the season came next, October 10, and the Goidbugs flashed a stubborn defense which held the Bulldogs at bay dur- ing the first half. In the second half, however, the Bulldogs got a strangle hold on the Goldbugs, and chewed them up with a vengeance. The game ended 34 to 2. The next game, October 24, was homecoming day for “outhwestern, and a large crowd of former students were present to witness the taming of the East Central Tigers. Both teams fought on equal terms during the first half, but in the second spasm the Bulldogs got their machine under control, and swept down the field with irresistible force tallying three touchdowns before the timers stopped the struggle. November 1, the Bulldogs tangled with the Haymakers at Enid. This was homecoming day for Phillips, and a large crowd of former stud- ents was on hand to urge the Phillips men on to victory, but to no avail. The Bulldogs were out to show that the victory of the preceding year Was not an accident, and the final tally of 14 to 0 favored Southwestern. On November 7, the Bulldogs went to Mangum to tackle the Claren- don College team. The memory of a former defeat at the hands of this eleven rankled in the Bulldogs’ minds, and a concentrated attack returned the Bulldogs victorious 27 to 6. November 15, another homecoming crowd gathered at Edmond to watch the Broncos ride rough shod over the Bulldogs. But the Bull- dogs refused to play that way, and the first half ended in a scoreless tie with each team making but one first down. In the second half the Broncos opened up with a forward passing attack that carried the ball to the Bulldogs’ goal line, and a series-ofline bucks carried the pigskin over to decide a bitterly fought contest 6 to 0. The last game of the season was played on Wiley Field on Thanks- giving Day with the Bisons from Shawnee. The spirit that had driven the team with irresistible force in previous games was lacking, and the final game went to the Bisons by a 9 to 0 count. one hundred sixty-eight Southwestern Southwestern Southwestern Southwestern Southwestern Southwestern Southwestern Southwestern BNP ALY CSV etc N SATs Beg ne 2th ee g Wirehitae alice JrssCol ner. eo 0 Cycler roy Micun Oa Vea TM Vase -oe eee 2 Blais eG CT Gia 2 ecg cnet © 2 Sead ee 0 JPTWH NS [OR] See ape ees eee Ce eae et 0) GianrentdolmOOllet eres. 2.e.) tase 6 COVEY (U8 ROE ETS SNe na aa Am oy Pee 6 Oklahoma Baptist Univ............. 9) one hundred sixty-nine J. E. SIMMONS JOE HOLLAND Guard Guard Captain J. E. “Jinks” Simmons played basketball on the Sentinel High School team. Playing his third year for Southwestern, Jinks was rated the best guard in the conference. Besides being a tower on defense, Jinks added one hundred and forty-one points to the team’s season score. He is a natural leader and a credit to the school. Jinks was selected as an all-state guard. Joe Holland’s picture is carried in this year’s annual in recognition of the faithful service he has rendered Southwestern. Owing to a new ruling of the Conference, Joe was prohibited from playing his fourth year with the team. He was first ruled eligible, and played several preseason games, but when the team started the season a new ruling was made and Joe was forced to drop out, one hundred seventy BILL COOKE FOREST HERRING GROVER MONTGOMERY Guard Forward Forward Bill, played his second year, was one of the “fightenest’” men on the team, always on the run, and in there all the time. Bill scored close to two hundred points this season which is pretty good for a guard. Forrest “Mutt” Herring played on the Thomas High School basket- ball team. This was Mutt’s second year at Southwestern. He was a good passer, and a long shot artist de luxe. He never runs down, and is always where the fight is hardest. Mutt scored over two hundred points this season. He was given a berth on the third all-state team. Grover ©. “Pete” Montgomery played basketball on the Olustee High School team. This was Pete’s first year on the varsity, but he played like a veteran. It is quite a task to make an all-state position the first year, but Pete did just this. Pete was the scoring ace of the Bulldogs, caging close to three hundred points for his team. one hundred seventy-one DOC McGAVOCK JAKE SPANN ART NELSON Center Guard Forward Doc McGavock played basketball on the Lake Creek High School team. Doe broke in on the varsity after about one third of the season was gone, but he proved he had the stuff, and there was no replacing him after he got started. His height and aggressiveness were big factors in the functioning of the team. Doce made the second all-state team. Jake Spann and Art Nelson did not make the coveted letter in basketball this year, but they were in there fighting to the last, and through their efforts the team was made more efficient. We carry their pictures in the Oracle this year as a tribute to the good work they did. All these men will be back next year fighting for a place on the team except Joe Holland, who graduates this year. one hundred seventy-two REVIEW OF THE BASKETBALL SEASON The Bulldogs drew up at the end of the basketball season in second place after a hard fought collegiate tourney at Enid and a postseason game with Southeastern on the Norman court. They started the season with only two of the men who played on the team the year before, as Tippie was ruled out on account of the years he played while attending the preparatory department. But before the season was two weeks old the eligibility ax fell again upon the Bulldog squad, and Joe Holland was trimmed off the team on the grounds that he had played five years of football. This left Coach Voyles with only one veteran, Captain Jinks Simmons, around whom to mold a team out of entirely new material. Dutch, however, likes nothing better than an assignment to do the impossible, and he set to work with the material in hand to roundout a team that would cope with the best of them on even terms. Bill Cooke and Mutt Herring, two substitutes from last year’s team, were available; Roy Deal and Earl Ealum also had seen some service with the Bulldog team in former years, and a number of new recruits made up the lot from which he must choose the standard bearers of the White and Blue. As the season turned the first quarter post the personnel of the team had taken definite form, and so well did these men play their positions that only five letters were awarded at the close of the season. Although Southeastern was doped to win the championship tourney in a walk-away, and to add to their favoritism drew the two weakest teams in the conference as opponents, and two by games for good measure, while the Bulldogs were playing against the best in the conference as regularly as their turn came to play, the best the Savages could do was draw up even with the Bulldogs at the close of the series, each team hav- ing defeated the other once. The strenuous pace set by the Weatherford five in the tournament was tco much of a drain on their physical reserve to enable them to go into the post season game the following week in the best of condition, and the Savages were able to get the deciding game. If, however, we might be permitted to add a bit of prophecy to this review, we would say that the result will be different next year, for not only will Coach Voyles have the same five that finished second this year, but a host of new men who have had a year’s conditioning on the second squad from which to pick a team, one hundred seventy-three Southwestern Southwestern Southwestern Southwestern Southwestern Southwestern Southwestern Southwestern Southwestern Southwestern Southwestern Southwestern Southwestern Southwestern Southwestern Southwestern Southwestern Southwestern Southwestern Southwestern Southwestern Southwestern Southwestern Southwestern Southwestern Southwestern Southwestern Southwestern Southwestern BASKETBALL SEASON SCORE OO. 22 ate ee ree Geary American Legion................ T id WERE RO Be Perth ess FT. Alumnt. 233 14 Geer ee eS Wichita Falls Jr. College._.......... 14 AV 5 eS cis eee Wichita Falls Jr. College........2. 12 Dade tiok Ses a Simmons College, Tex................- 8 1) eae nce eee errs Saye Howard Payne; Tex. 2223 12 AD ote Howard: Payne, (ex. =e 13 Sane One ake eek AY dS TarltonJr. Colleges =e 23 South westerners li. 212 ee Northeastern: 2... 25 BAe a 2k Phillips... 2.02) 22 A lilt. cmgexst oe eee Phillips...) 3. 15 VE, Re ae NTE oy! ett East Central. 2 eee 22 OS, ee oka ian ee Kast Central. 2. 31 DO as Jae ee Oklahoma City University__........ 6 1 | ee PE eel Se Northeastern. 2 ee 28 344.0 5.5b. col eae ee oman Northeastern] 2 eee eee 10 LO eee ee Phillips. 2228 eee 22 Ae cties sae Phillips, 18 Be ids Ale cee Cén tral .ccic2 See ee 25 Didi Se A ae ee Central ...c.2 fhe eee 16 BOO csea oh oie ee Central 22 ee ee 23 2OY eon Central ..2:32)2 eee 24 1 eke. oe aaa a ee Hast. Central se ee 22 US ezcekiee ete ee Kast” Centrale... eee 32 STATE TOURNAMENT AT ENID oa a SO or re cane ae ee East) Gentral 2 2 eee 15 ys ER eer eee ee eS Phillips: :-hecate. nae ee 16 i fe MRE RE MS oa aM Sgt Tulsa. Uni versitiyes seeetes sree eee 21 yk Week et ae eee Southeastern) 5. eee 27 30-2238 SS ee eee North westerng722 2 ee ee 24. 192 pee eee ee Southeastern: ee 18 PLAY-OFF AT NORMAN FOR STATE TITLE DA 0S Se ee oe eee Southeastern 2.2. eee eee 34 Southwestern one hundred seventy-four HUGH HASTON ARNOLD UMBACH PERRY JACKSON 135 158 Heavyweight Captain Hugh Haston calls Stillwater his home town. While attend- ing high school he gained considerable experience in the art of wrest- ling, and was state champion in the 125 pound class one year and 135 pound class the next. He is fast, aggressive, and a hard worker. He will be back next year. Arnold Umbach is a Weatherford product. He worked at the 158 pound weight, and won his second letter this year. Arnold is a tough customer for the best of them to handle, and we predict that he will be supreme in his weight before he finishes his college course. Perry Jackson wrestled on the Altus High School team before com- ing to Southwestern. It was his duty to look after the big boys, and he did a good job of it. He is tall, rangy, and fast for a man of his size. He will be back next year. one hundred seventy-five JAMES CRADDOCK WALTER BURKETT BILLIE BRYAN 145 145 175 Jimmie Craddock was a team-mate of Jackson’s during his high school days. The same Bulldog tenaci ty that made Jimmie so valuable as a defensive man on the football team characterized his work on the mat. He gives all he has. He will be back next year. Walter Burkett comes from Clinton. Walter works at the same weight that Jimmie wrestles in, and it is difficult to tell which one is the better. He is a hard man to do anything with, and we predict a good Season for him next year. Billie Bryan comes fYom Hinton. He worked in the 175 pound class, and made his second letter at that weight. He is full of fight, and doesn’t know when he has enough. He will be back next year. Harry “Tarzan” Jones made his second letter this year in the 115 pound class. Due to an error we failed to get his picture. He is not very large, but plenty large enough to take care of the lightweights, He will be back next year. one hundred seventy-six REVIEW OF THE WRESTLING SEASON The Bulldogs were handicapped in wrestling by not having any opponents among the members of the Collegiate Conference. Only four meets were scheduled during the season, one with A. and M. at Stillwater, one with O. U. at Norman, and two with Canyon City, Texas, one meet at Canyon City and the other at. Weatherford. As ‘the first two meets were with veteran teams entirely out of our class the best we could hope to do was make a creditable showing, and this the boys did and more. They went down with colors flying. The two meets with the North- western Texas Normal team were won by the Bulldogs with a large mar- gin to spare. Owing to the failure of the other members of the Collegiate Con- ference to put a team in the field the championship goes to the Bull- dogs without a struggle. But the prospects for next year look much better, as nearly all the other members are planning to put teams in the field, and the Bulldogs will need to pin their opponents to the mat in order to annex the title. However, with the experience the team has gained, and with Dutch Voyles to direct them there is little doubt but that it will take a nifty team of grapplers to beat the Bulldogs out of the flag another season. The N. A. A. U. Meet at Stillwater came as a grand finale to the wrest- ling season, and the Bulldogs entered with a determination to mix it with the best there was in the United States. They found the going rather rough, but each man gave a good account of himself, and ‘gained some very valuable experience, one hundred seventy-seven WOMEN’S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION MANAGERS ELGG ge ea rontes aces loge ee tee a err EVELYN RANDLE Volley Ball, 224.2 2: Sts 2 eee eee ELSIE MCCLURE T CNIS (22. anc ae LUCILE RANDLE Basketball hit ee BrEss FLACK Aesthetic Dancing and Folk Games ..------.--.---- MARY GADDIS G0 fee pete _ ducidiect. Rye a en MARJORIE GALLOWAY Horseback Riding a2 ee STELLA BILLS one hundred seventy-eight one hundred seventy-nine hty § i one hundred e red eighty-one F.D. SHULTS Spot Cash Groceries---Spot Cash Prices Free Delivery City Phone 325 Rural Phone 123 Famous jokes about the campus: ‘‘Dad’’ Norris ‘“Puny’’ Stewart ‘“Vernie Flynt’’ ‘Sam Remple’’ And other items too numerous to mention. Some of the younger set about the college have started the fad of wearing pins in their coat lapels. One of them said he could catch enough hair in nine months to make a good mattress. Pat: ‘‘Well, there is one good thing about a man with both legs eut off. Gladys: ‘‘ Well, what is that?’’ Pat: ‘‘He can’t kick, can he?’’ PALMER--POTTER HARDWARE COMPANY Furniture Floor Coverings Sporting Goods EVERYTHING FOR THE FARM AND HOME one hundred eighty-two IO; Tile 12, 15. see My SOUTHWESTERN DIARY SEPTEMBER 1924 The rush is on. Where ever did so many students come from? Gee! it’s great to be seeing the old gang again. Have met many new ones. Freshmen! Freshmen! Everywhere I go I meet more of them. Some of them by the beginning of the third day have found the Registrar’s Office. School began in earnest today. Everything has been keen up to now, but shoot !—regular classes today. All the new, as well as the old instructors, made their appearance im Chapel today and President Turner introduced them. They didn’t look as bad as I had expected. Student assembly came today. Jack Riley was elected president. Every- one seemed tickled, for Jack is a keen old boy. The ‘‘S’’ Club met tonight and chose Pat Kellar to pilot the Bulldogs to victory for the coming football season. If we don’t have Done in the squad this year it won’t be for want of a good captain. Haven’t time to write very much as The Southwesterns are just out and IT must read the school gossip. Oh! I feel so friendly toward the whole world since I attended the re- ception in the Science Hall that was given the students by the faculty. All of the classes have organized. Charles Wallace was elected senior president; Carl Hickerson, sophomore president; and Jim Sid Riley, freshmen president. With these peppy leaders, I imagine that the class activities will be carried on just about right. Bob Martin was chosen yell leader of student assembly today. We may all expect great things of Bob for he is one of the few that would be able to fill this position. He is about the cat’s whiskers when it comes to leading yells. Just got home from seeing a good show down town which means no lessons prepared for tomorrow. President Turner said there would be no more changing of schedule after today. This announcement is likely to cause the most optimistic to grieve. Mr. Williams sang us a song this morning in Chapel. Great Scott! what’s going to happen? Dr. McLaughlin isn’t going to meet classes today or tomorrow. Most of Chapel was given to Bob to arouse enthusiasm over the game with A. M. Saturday. All the football boys were introduced. A crowd of enthusiastic students gathered at the train at 4 o’clock this morning to see the boys off for the game with the Aggies. This surely is early to get up for any kind of event, but the fun, I think, re- paid us for the trouble. one hundred eighty-three ALL CARS - TRUCKS - TRACTORS PRODUCTS BUY YOURS FROM BERGMAN FRIESEN SALES SERVICE WEATHERFORD, OKLAHOMA one hundred eighty-five New Students and “Old” Ones YOU WILL FIND COLLEGE GOODS AND STUDENT SUPPLIES VARSITY SHOP OWNED AND OPERATED ENTIRELY BY FORMER SOUTHWESTERN STUDENTS NELSON L. BRINTLE ROBERT E. BURKS EVERYTHING TO EAT A COMPLETE LINE OF Staple and Faney Groceries Home of PURITY BREAD, PIES, CAKES, COOKIES, ETC. We are for you, Southwestern—All the time MAKE OUR STORE YOUR STORE UP-TO-DATE GROCERY AND BAKERY THACKER BROTHERS | one hundred eighty-six 28. 31. OCTOBER 1924 Students of S. T. C. staged a pep demonstration for the members of the football squad. The gang, led by Bob Martin, gave some peppy songs just before going to the show. The Freshmen reminded the student body that they still had perfectly good lung capacity by a most vociferous yell in chapel this mornimg. Students seem to be getting well aquainted with each other now. Every one is congenial. Pep? Boy howdy! you said it. Spizzerinktum! A new boy entered school today sh—all the flappers are excited. The north wind doth blow! blow! blow! Rice’s studio seems to be a popular place now. Every lad and lassie with his face just so is strolling down to get his beauty struck. President Turner made a talk in chapel this morning. He appealed to every student to become a member of one of the ‘‘Y’s.’’ All the classes seem to be getting into the real spirit of the school, hikes, picnics, and everything being planned. ) Bob passed out our ‘‘Spizzerinktums’’ and believe me! we ean sing. Lost!! Somewhere on the campus: one Junior Class. Has not been seen since last year. So cold and rainy that few are able to crawl out of bed for 8:05 classes. Blue Monday too! Flitter! Flutter! A real wedding in chapel. this morning, with Miss Forensia and Mr. Southwestern as principals. ‘“‘Tilly’’ makes a keen minister. I’ve had a wonderful time at the Hallowe’en dance tonight. The decora- tions were so clever and punch was keen, but I’ll certainly be fagged out tomorrow. one hundred eighty-seven EVERTS JEWELER OPTOMETRIST Class and College Jewelry. Our optical department records Also a completely equipped re- earry the names of thousands pair department, in charge of of Students who have been an expert watch maker. given better or more comfort- able vision, or both, by us. CENTRAL MEAT MARKET BOTH PHONES 95 New Words as Used.—Jack was home for his holidays from college. One day he said to his mother: “May I tell you a narrative, mother?” The mother, not being used to hearing such big words, said, “What is a narrative, my boy?” “A narrative is a tale,” said Jack. That night, when going to bed, Jack said, “May I extinguish the light, mother?” His mother asked, “What do you mean by saying extinguish?” “Extinguish means put out,” said Jack. A few days later Jack’s mother was giving a party at their home, and the dog walked in. Jack’s mother raised her voice and said: “Jack, take that dog by the narrative and extinguish him.” BILL’S BILLBOARD. Bill had a billboard. Bill also had a beard bill. The board bill bored Bill so that Bill sold his billboard to pay his board bill. Hence, after Bill sold his billboard to pay his board bill the board bill no longer bored Bill. EMERSON’S RACKET STORE SELLS IT FOR LESS—-WHY PAY MORE? WEATHERE ORD, = i— OKLAHOMA one hundred eighty-eight one hundred eighty-nine Se WEATHERFORD DRUG COMPANY COLLEGE, NORMAL, AND PUBLIC SCHOOL TEXT BOOKS AND SUPPLIES WEATHERFORD, —:— OKLAHOMA Teacher—‘‘Mr. Goss, what do you intend to be when you finish college?’’ Mr. Goss—‘‘An old man.”’ It was the geography lesson and Tommy was at the map point- ine out boundary lines at the teacher’s direction. ‘“‘On the one hand you have the great country of Russia, and on the other what do we see?’’ ‘“ Warts,’’ exclaimed Tommy, looking sheepishly at his left SOME THINGS WORTH KNOWING. A moustache can never be grown on the forehead. Experi- ments prove that the upper lp is the only place that it will thrive. In Switzerland the natives find it extremely difficult to put on their shoes without bending over. Psychologists tell us that it requires almost twice as much wind to play a cornct as it does to play a violin. NEIGHBORLY INTEREST. Maid.—‘‘ The piano tuner is at the door, ma’am.’’ Mistress.—‘‘ But I never asked him to come.”’ Maid.—‘‘Yes, but the lady next door did.’’ one hundred ninety ON 10. 1125 NOVEMBER 1924 Some very alarming things occurred last night, but every thing seems calm and peaceful this morning. Blue Monday. Entirely too much exercise taken at the Tri J Dance Hallowe’en Night, Every one you meet says with a groan, ‘‘I have nine weeks’ work to do tonight. I’ll bet I never let work pile up on me like this next term.”’ —but that’s old stuff. Exams! Exams! Exams! Some are taking Spanish and praying for a 90 while others are content to study grammar four in our own language and shout for joy if they get a 70. More exams! Many of the kids are heading toward Mangum to see our boys beat Clarendon College. Here’s luck to the White and Blue. No more school till Monday. District Association at Altus. There’s something wrong with every one; don’t know whether it is be- eause he didn’t want to come back or that he is sorry he left for the few days he did. Six years ago today was a red letter day in the good old U. S. A. Southwestern today tried to arouse that same patriotic feeling in all her students. We had a big program at the college, sponsored by the American Legion, and a parade down town in the afternoon. We did not have any school after chapel. Special chapel to arouse interest among the students to secure a special train to see our boys ‘‘Pour it on’’ Central. Come on, gang, let’s go! Palette and Brush Club had a hike today. The Elk City Chamber of Commerce appeared at the college auditorium. The program was one of unusual interest. Freshmen and Sophomore girls met for the first game of the season and the Freshmen won by a score of 25-21. Lo, behold the Seniors! Today was Oracle Rally and the Seniors surprised the whole school by appearing in chapel with tall hats on, carrying canes and really showing some class and school spirit. They pledged their support to the year-book. A memorial service was held this morning for Mrs. J. R. Campbell, wife of the first president of Southwestern. The program was a very beauti- ful one. one hundred ninety-one THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK Weatherford, Oklahoma ESTABLISHED 13898 THE OLDEST BANK IN CUSTER COUNTY Teachers and Students are always | Welcome at this Bank OFFICERS: R. T. HOBERECHT. President JOHN BURKS, Cashier Ki. T. HOBERECHT, Vice President C.M. DUVALL, Ass’t Cashier one hundred ninety-two -three inety one hundred n Consult the Oracle and Be Wise DEPOSIT YOUR MONEY IN THE (GUARANTY STATE BANK | Weatherford, Oklahoma. W. H. LOTHMAN, President HK, D. LUCAS, Cashier Some organizations like to get rid of their jinx, but the South- western Basketball team has one that is quite an asset. (His other name is Simmons.) Carl Hickerson: ‘‘Vernie, where do you go so early every morn- ing ?’’ Vermie: ‘‘Down to the postoffice to fill my fountain pen.”’ Wheeler Grain Company FOR COAL Best McAlester Grades Prompt Delivery PHONE City Phone 270, Rural Phone one hundred ninety-four 710 THE DIXIE Weathertord Economy Store Weatherford, Oklahoma 158 12. 18. Ol. DECEMBER 1924. All that heard the lecture given by Arthur 8. Coggeshall, director of education of the Carnegie Museum, on ‘‘Turning Back the Clock Six Million Years,’’ have heard something that will stay with them through life. Oh my! Thanksgiving vacation was absolutely wonderful but such abrupt awakening as I had this morning when I went to school and found that once again I must face the grim realities of life. To sit, or not to sit under the balcony at chapel is no longer a question. We all sit down in front now and furthermore we all keep still. This is a shght inconvenience to the students at times but President Turner seems to be amused over the fact. Thank goodness some one can find humor in the situation. Mrs. Hawk’s expression class gave a very interesting program in chapel today. Bob Martin, our peppy yell leader, checked out of school today. With him goes the source of a great deal of spizzerinktum of Southwestern. Y. W. C. A. held open house today for ladies of the town. The decora- tions, candle lights, and program made it a wonderful affair. The football boys were guests of honor at a four course luncheon, given by the girls of the Home Economies department, under the supervision of Miss Umphress. A number of the senators and representatives visited us today and, gee, I hope they were impressed with a few of our many wants. Dr. Henry Black Burns discussed ‘‘Chords and Discords’’ at the College Auditorium. He told us all about crime, disease, and marriage. Once again we are reading the columns of the school paper searching for something in school life. The Southwesterns were handed to us today at Chapel. My! how time flies, Christmas is almost here and my shopping is not completed yet, I am going to close my eyes and try to buy a few cards and make another desperate effort to finish tomorrow. Q. P. Club presented ‘‘Dear You’’ tonight. It was so beastly cold that the. audience was small but the Q. P.’s surely strutted their stuff, anyway. I can feel Christmas in the air since the Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Clubs sang this morning in Chapel. School closed today—how thrilled I’ll be tomorrow. Vacation begins and then homeward bound. Everyone is planning to see the old year out and the new year in and the best part of it is we are to have a vacation tomorrow. ane hundred ninety-five EATON DRUG CO. COLLEGE SUPPLIES | SCHOOL ACCESSORIES | MEMORY BOOKS SCHOOL PENNANTS EVERYTHING FOR STUDENTS 99 Professor.—‘‘ What is the penalty for bigamy Law Student.—‘‘Two mother-in-laws.”’ Frog Wright: ‘‘Why is it that girls learn to swim quicker than boys?”’ Art Nelson: ‘‘Who wants to teach a boy to swim anyhow?”’ He: ‘‘Now that we are married we are one, and I shall insist that this be the last time you appear in a lownecked dress.”’ She: ‘‘We may be one but you are only half of us, and I shall dress my half as I please.’’ First man: ‘‘So your wife eloped with the hired man?’’ Second man: ‘‘Uh-huh! and I’ve lost a mighty good hired man.’’ A lad away from home attending college, fell in love, and wrote his father for advice about getting married. Dad wrote: | If you can get a girl like your mother, by all means get married, | for I know you will never regret it. Your mother is one of the best women that ever lived and it will be hard to find another one like | her.—Dad. | P. S. Your mother has just left the room. Don’t be an ass, son. Stay single.—Dad. one hundred ninety-six | ven Se one hundred ninety THE | LIBERTY NATIONAL | BANK Weatherford, Oklahoma. CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $60,000.00 The Largest Bank in Custer County. UNDER SAME MANAGEMENT SINCE ORGANIZATION WE SOLICIT THE ACCOUNTS OF STUDENTS C. L. NIKKEL, Cashier C. A. GALLOWAY, President one hundred ninety-eight OT cont 20. 21. JANUARY 1925 Today is a holiday, thank goodness. New Years resolutions!!! The Q. P. Club gave the second presentation of their play tonight. The proceeds go to the Oracle fund. ‘‘Practice makes perfect.’’? The play was keen. Work on the Oracle is in full swing now. Meeting every Tuesday. Everything around the campus is covered with snow and ice. Some stud- ents are getting very acrobatic since the ground got shppery. I’d call stunt night the best what is, the original fun maker. lKvery girl did her best to do better than anyone in her stunt. We had a real opportunity to demonstrate college spirit today in chapel, for the boys are ‘‘showing their stuff’’ in basketball. The lbrary is filled to overflowing; as usual I, like everyone else, have put off getting my note book finished until the last minute. Nine weeks’ work to do in three days! What did I do with all my time? At last exams are over, Gee, what a suspense to wait for those grades! One is never able to tell on just which end of the curve he will be loeated. ‘“‘Never put off anything until tomorrow that I can do today,’’ this is my motto for this term. Credit slips were given out today. Some smile; some don’t. Wonder why? Robert Hawk gave a reading in chapel this morning. He always gives something fine. Am too exeited to sit still and read tonight. I have had a grand time at the line party at the Bungalow. They came; the saw; they conquered. This is exactly what the Fresh- men did this morning in chapel. They surely have pep. one hundred ninety-nine GOODNER KRUMM HARDWARE COMPANY HARDWARE AND IMPLEMENTS COLUMBIA PHONOGRAPHS ALL THE LATEST RECORDS IN STOCK THE CITY MEAT MARKET JUST A STEP AHEAD IN QUALITY Fresh and Cured Meats Highest Prices Paid for Fat Cattle and Hogs. FRANK FRITZ, Proprietor Weatherford Oklahoma LOCAL COLOR—A score or more of tiny American citizens of Japanese an- cestry were gathered in a street in the Oriental section of Honolulu. Two of them were beating tin cans, and the others were singing at the top of their voices. “Pretty sight,” remarked a tourist to a friend. “Isn't it?” the friend replied. “So characteristically Oriental. I wonder what they are singing.” “Probably the Japanese anthem,” said the first. The children were singing “Barney Google.” DELCO LIGHT PLANTS Electric Irons, Toasters, Lamps, Etc. All Electrical Supplies FRITZ AND WILSON CALDWELL BARBER SHOP BEAUTY PARLOR IN CONNECTION THERE’S NONE BETTER RAY CALDWELL two hundred two hundred one Le 13. 16. 16. FEBRUARY 1925 The W. A. A. entertained all the girls of the school with a frolic on the basketball court. Everyone came dressed in gym suits. Fun! Fun! The Boys’ Glee Club entertained at chapel this morning. The student body feel especially honored to have this club chosen to sing before the O, EL A: Q. P. Club had a very interesting program at their meeting, the subject for discussion being ‘‘Drama in Other Nations.”’ Our boys returned from a three days’ victorious basketball trip. School was dismissed today so everyone can go to The O. E. A. The Senior Class was delightfully entertained with a Valentine Party Tuesday evening given by Grace Crump, Pearl Chaney and Nellie Stebler. Boys’ Glee Club sang before the O. E. A. today, and entertained at both houses of Legislature and University Hospital. They made a big hit. ‘“‘The Ghost Between’’ was the name of the lyceum number by the Carlyle Players given tonight. May Queen at last almost settled, for today Jimmie Craddock was elected as Robin Hood and he is to choose the May Queen. Jimmie announced his selection for May Queen in assembly today. The lady of honor is Vida Avri tt. The triangular debating team was chosen today. Thirty Class B. Teams are here to compete for the championship of the basketball tournament. Midway girls and Canute boys ‘‘take home the bacon’’ from the basket- ball meet. two hundred two CLARK THE LEADING TAILOR SUITS, HATS, CAPS, AND TIES. CLEANING, PRESSING, AND DYEING PHONE 140 PHONE 140 STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES VEATCH’S GROCERY SERVICE AND QUALITY We appreciate your Patronage. Both Phones WEATHERFORD, — :— OKLAHOMA “Sweetheart, if you do not promise to be mine I will kill myself!” the youth cried theatrically as he knelt before his lady love. “Oh, surely you will not do that.” “T will. Dll go out on your own lawn and hang myself on a limb of a tree. Then perhaps you will regret your heartlessness.” “George, George, you mustn’t! Promise me you won’t do that “Ah! Then you do love me?” “No, but Dad told me that if I let you hang around here and he found it out he would cut my allowance in half.” 1?? OREN STOTT FRED CRAMER STOTT CRAMER WALL PAPER, PAINTS, RUGS, PATHE PHONO- GRAPHS AND RECORDS WEATHERFORD, | —:— OKLAHOMA Mrs. J. P. Heard Company Millinery, Hosiery and Notions—Beauty Parlor. two hundred three Ted Wonder— Where did you get the black eye, Claud?” Claud Kendall—“Well, you see I was down to see my girl the other night.—” Ted—“Oh, she threw you out, eh?” | Claud—“No, we were dancing and her father came in and caught us. Ted—“He doesn’t care for her dancing : | at home does he?” Foot, sngnaved, | | : | ey | deaf and he couldn’t hear the music.” O tationery’ . | MODERATE PRICES CORRECT FORMS Claud—‘That ain’t it; the old man’s Dog—“Cat, why do you howl so much?” Cat— Say, if you were as full of violin strings as | am you'd howl too.” The students of S. W. T. C. may be | Quayle Son, Ine. divided into two main _ classes: Those who sit on the front row Albany. N. Y and those who recite with their . aa : books open. IMPROVE YOUR TENNIS GAME SAM RANDLE Try a THUNDERBOLT The Strongest Tennis Racket Made $15.00 EACH Sporting Goods Exclusively RS hiott 424 Kansas City, Mo. CUT FLOWERS two hundred four “ two hundred five Your friends can buy anything you give them EXCEPT your photograph. RICE STUDIO Photographs for the Oracle 15 years. Nine thousand registered negatives. two hundred six or 24. 20. ol. MARCH 1925 Mrs. G. kK. Harris entertained the Eromathian Club with a six o’eclock dinner in her home. J. E. Simmons was the winner of the most popular man contest. ‘‘Jinks’’ was representing the ‘‘S’’ club, Senior and Junior classes. He received almost double the amount of votes of any other contestant. President Turner tells us that prospects are good for a new gym for next year. MHere’s hoping! Some of our art students are doing work of which they are proud by the appearance of the art room today. We had a real chapel this morning. Every one joined in the song service. I am afraid Mr. Williams will think we are ill. Judging from the green in evidence today there are several sons and daughters of Erin in our midst. Every one is cramming for exams, for they start tomorrow and my! how my work is piled up. Note books galore to get in. The sweetest words that are were penned, Another term has come to an end!! Relieved? Well I should say. Exams are over once more. We lost to Southeastern tonight the state championship basketball, but we’ve got about the best ‘‘what am’’ anyway. Have taken a new lease on life with the beginning of a new term. I’ve resolved to do my work every day and not put off a thing. T received the thrill of thrills when I got my grades today and found not a single ‘‘flunk.’? It was the grandest disappointment I have enjoyed in a long time. Since the Oracle Staff presented ‘‘Stop Thief’? we are all afraid that we, too, may be taking things unconsciously. two hundred seven “ACT WISELY” WHEN IN CLINTON AND VISIT THE BUNGALO The Most Talked of Place in Town Chnton, Oklahoma For The Newest in Men’s Furnishings BUY IT FROM THE BOYS Clinton, Oklahoma While the organ peeled potatoes, ) Mr. Williams—“You look talented, my Lard was rendered by the choir. young man.” While the sexton rang the dishrag, Geo. Norris—“Well, I.am going to get Someone set the church on fire. a haircut tomorrow.” “Holy smoke,” the preacher shouted. Famous Lines— In the rush he lost his hair, Life—— Now his head resembles Heaven, Bread For there is no parting there. 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Automobile show and style show today on main street. Kromathians sell hamburgers down town. The Glee Club sings. 4. Annual meeting of fourth district Women’s Federation Clubs today at Geary. Forensia Octette sang. W. C. T. U. all day session, Carrie Lee and Robert read. i. The Seniors are being measured for their caps and gowns today. 12. Mr. MeCormick’s Astronomy class is holding some night sessions, and gazing at the stars. Previous experience does not mean anything, because this is entirely different practice. 15. ‘‘Stop Thief’? cast are planning on making some tours to adjoining towns to present their play. 18. Tra-la-la spring is here and all the gang are happy as larks. 22. The S. W. I. M. begins today. A lot of old Southwesterners are back. 23. Vacation! No school today! That makes me feel like having a lot of fun while I can. The Senate had a big banquet tonight. 24. Tonight we debated Central here and Northwestern at Alva. The debate proved as interesting as we expected. Oh, those awful moments of sus- pense while we waited for the decision to be given; there’s rea’ly noth- ing like it. 25. Buy a hamburger! This is the last day of the S. W. I. M. and the Oracle Staff is trying to make sure that they have got every cent of everyvone’s money. two hundred ten ? The proper eare of clothing is both a Seience and an Art Our Continuous Clarification System in Cleaning’ is SCIENTIFICALLY CORRECT The removal of stains from delicate garments is as much an art as painting a picture OUR WORK RECOMMENDS ITSELF GEIGER’S CLEANING WORKS PHONE 358 JUST A LITTLE GEOGRAPHY How much did Philadelphia Pa? The Davidson-Case How much does Columbus O? How many eggs did New Orleans La? What grass did Joplin Mo? We call Minneapolis Minn; Why not Annapolis Ann? If you can’t tell the reason why, ll bet Topeka Kan. “Oh, Harry! I saw a big fish—that QUALITY FIRST long under the ice.” “Nonesense, my dear! 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All the classes are planning final pienies, and entertainments for their respective organizations. The Seniors are rehearsing steadily on their play which is to be given soon. Speaking of the Senior Play makes one realize that school for this year is about to close. We heard it said that Seniors can do anything, and in their play tonight they showed us that dramatie art is not the least of their accomplish- ments. I suppose the beauty specialists are a wreck tonight after manicuring and mareelling all degree graduates in preparation for their appearance tomorrow. The Baccalaureate service today marked the beginning of the end for the Seniors. They are realizing more all the time that their days here are numbered. Hxams are in the air once more, so are the students. Seniors get exempt, but the rest of us just have to keep toiling. We ‘‘eraduated’’ the Seniors and Sophomores this morning, and watched them receive their rewards. Now it is time to begin getting ready to go home. My! It is hard to think of leaving that ‘Sold gang of mine.’’ Now we’ve come to the end of the year—not a perfeet one by any means, but-a jolly good one for’S. W. TG. two hundred fourteen WS DRAUGHON Pronounced ‘‘DRAWN.”’’ S Business College OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. Teaches ACCREDITED Courses that have NATIONAL reputation. Credits accepted in colleges and universities in one state just the same as another. OUTLINE--INDIVIDUAL METHOD This INDIVIDUAL method of instruction enables you to get the benefit of your high school education and advance accord- ing to ability. It will save you TIME and MONEY. GOOD POSITION This training will pay your way through college or qualify you for a good position which our employment department secures for you. Write for the ‘‘DRAUGHON GUIDE.’’ It will tell you what to do next. two hundred fifteen two hundred sixteen SUGDEN BOYER Where you can get good things to eat and good clothes to wear. Ladies’ Rest Room in connection with our Ladies’ Ready-to- Wear Department. We carry a complete line of Ready-to-Wear Clothing, Dry Goods, and Groceries. “GET IT AT SUGDEN BOYER’S.” Ag we have no special department for literary articles, and as this poem came in too late to be placed in a more advantageous posi- tion, we offer it this place rather than omit it entirely.—The Editors. ‘To SOUTHWESTERN Dear Southwestern! Here we hail thee! May we ever stand for you; In our every thought and action, Show our love for White and Blue. Here we’ve struggled, tasks to master, Here we’ve labored whole nights through ; But we feel ’twas not lost effort, And we’ve had our pleasures, too. How the song ‘‘Southwestern’”’ thrills us As we sing our college’s fame, Yet how different ‘‘Alma Mater”’ Stirs our reverence for her name. When we’ve passed from scenes now with us, When new vistas take our view, May we ever hold before us, Standards taught by White and Blue. —Abbie Kline. two hundred seventeen two hundred eighteen DIAMONDS CLOCKS WATCHES SILVERWARE UP-TO-DATE JEWELRY OF QUALITY WATCH AND JEWELRY REPAIRING FAMOUS SAYINGS By INFAMOUS PERSONS | ‘‘Gotta cigarette?’’—Hank Shultz. ‘‘Now what had I better do about this? What do you think?’’—Ver- nie Flynt. “Ole Sole Mio.’’—Gassoway. ‘“Hey, goin’ t’ town?’’—Pat Kruger. ‘“‘That reminds me of a story.’’—J. True. The following story was told us for the truth. We hate to think it of the boys, but, well, here it is. Pat Kellar and Bill Cooke on a street car in Oklahoma City. Pat—‘‘ Well, here’s where we get off.’’ Conductor—‘‘Do you want a transfer Pat—‘‘Do we, Bill?’’ Bill—‘ ‘ No, I guess not; we ain’t got no baggage.’’ pr? VISIT THE HYDRO PHARMACY When In Hydro You Must Not Fail to Visit Our Store. Headquarters for Southwestern Students when in Hydro. HYDRO PHARMACY BILL GRAY, Prop. two hundred nineteen two hundred twenty Aldoph Bollenbach—‘Well, I answered a question in class today.” Kermit Evans—“What did you say?” Adolph—“Present.” Night Watchman—‘Young man, are you going to kiss that girl?” Walton French—‘“No.” Night Watchman—“Here, then, hold my lantern.” It does not take four years in college to find out that one girl in the dark is worth four under a street light. Cooke—“Awful accident up the street.” Doc— “Howzat ?” Cooke—“Car ran into a garage.” BE SEATED In one of the chairs supplied at Weatherford by us. SEATING SPECIALIST For all educational institutes. Also Full line of Heaters, Toilets, Blackboards, Laboratory Kur- niture and Supplies. listablished 1889 JASPER SIPES CO. Oklahoma ‘City - - Okla. Write for catalogue. DIAMONDS—WATCHES JEWELRY Of Dependable Quality Our THRIFT Plan provides an easy method of paying out of monthly earnings. Descriptive folder on request. Manufacturers CLASS RINGS, TROPHIES, PRIZES, FRAT JEWELRY The Vail Jewelery Co. WICHITA, KANS. HUCKINS HOTEL Oklahoma City, Okla. two hundred twenty-one This Annual Printed by Co-Operative Publishing Co. The Great PRINTING and STATIONERY House of OKlAHOMA? WE OCCUPY OURLOWN FOUR-STORY BUILDING WITH FLOOR SFACE OF 50,000 SQUARE FEET. Commerical Printing Book Binding | Lithographing Engraving | Bank and Office Supplies | Telephone 53 Second and Harrison Guthrie, . Oklahoma two hundred twenty-two ? Fee amar can make beller chaur or knives cractblesor church o gans han anybody che dou will find a broad ard bealen roadllo lus | house, though tbe tn | Lhe Woodksa | RALP WALDO EMERSON She LTT ee shag Bs: | DESIGNING ENGRAVING ELECTROTYPIAG van OE ren BUREAU OF ENGRAVING CELECTROTYPING Wrn. E. MARSH, PREs. JESS W.HOKE, Treas. two hundred twenty-three ACKNOWLEDGEMENT No one who has not been through the grind of getting a college year book ready for the printer can realize how many stumbling blocks and pitfalls beset the path of the members of the staff. So many little things, which, if done on time by the faculty and students of the college would cause us no grief, are allowed to remain undone until they pile mountain high. Then the staff must buckle in with renewed effort and attempt to clear away the obstacles. This year has been no exception to all the years that have passed, and there were times during the process of compiling this book which made us feel that our efforts would come to naught. If we had not been aided and encouraged by some of the members of the faculty who sponsored the different departments of this book, we are confident it would never have been ready for the printer. Therefore, we wish to take this opportunity to express our sincere ap- preciation to Miss Myrtle Umphress who took charge of the art work, and straightened us out when we were in a maze of difficulties; to Miss Magnolia Gee who gave unstintedly of her time, in looking after the finan cing of the Oracle; to Miss Grace Jencke who painstakingly read our manuscripts, and of- fered valuable suggestions regarding the make-up of the book; to Mr. A. H. Neff who gathered up the pictures, and the checks of the faculty members; to Mr. Rankin Williams who aided in writing up the athletic portion of the Oracle; and to Mrs. Nona Duffy who aided in the organization of the staff. To these people the major portion of the credit for this book is due. —THE ORACLE STAFF. two hundred twenty-four “Tafe! We've been long together, Through pleasant and cloudy weather ; Tis hard to part when friends are dear; Perhaps ’twill cost a sigh, a tear; Then steal away, give little warning, Choose thine own time; Nay not, good night, but in some brighter clime Bid us good morning.” two hundred twenty-five Ne “ ‘ ‘ 7 . N . se - wu = Fy oy wee ae - a 7 se ty 2 sakes i} i ret DRE + maa 48, SES, Teen ay Saad