Spring Hill College - Torch Yearbook (Mobile, AL)

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'lady-Q-, . GRANVILLE W. FOSTER Stag ' ' Biloxi, Mississippi Candidate for B. S. C. Mississippi Club, '30, '31 Frosh Football Varsity Football, '29, '30, '31 Frosh Baseball Varsity Baseball, '30, '31, '32 Golf, '31 Treasurer, Freshman Class Secretary, Sophomore Class Treasurer, Senior Class Manager of Student Store, '31, '32 S Club, '30, '31, '32 Mu Nu One September morning back in '28 a big chap registered at Spring Hill under the name of Granville W. Foster. As the year pro- gressed that name soon disappeared and the more fitting name of Stag took its place. This name was given him not only for his size but also for his ability in every sport the school had. to offer. It was surprising how a boy could play all these sports and play them tio such perfection that he was more than outstanding. On the football field it was clearly seen that there would be no need of more than one right tackle. From his Freshman to his Senior year, Stag filled this position far above expectations. With the strength of a fabled giant and the speed of a frightened deer, Stag was seen in every play, though very few were attempted over his side of the line. But far better than football Stag loved baseball. In this game he displayed his rarest ability. Showing so much natural ability as a pitcher he soon attracted the attention of some of the leading scouts of th-e country, and had he not desired to finish his college career, Stag could have easily signed up with one of the major league teams. Not only on the gridiron and diamond did Stag stand out, bi' also in the classroom. He was a diligent, hard Working stud? many termined to succeed. I ' ' -..i school next year to All 1'6V011', FOSUSF, Hlld may V0.2 it him to live up to his repu- which characterized your Histor of medicine as he was of the blues. 29

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ALLAN R. CAMERON, Jr. Cam Spring Hill, Alabama Candidate for A. B. Portier Literary Acadamy, '29, '30, '31, '32 Mendel Biological Society 30 31 32 Varsity Football, '30 Delta Sigma Day Dog Club, '29, '30, '31, '32 Quietly, Allan entered Spring Hill in the class of '32. Still quiet and unassuming he has won his way into the hearts of his fellow-stu- dents by the force of his sterling character. He is most certainly not of the ordinary run of men. His path is not the cloven byways of the average man, but rather a nebulous trail to success, that awaits the steadying influence that is surely his, to straighten it and give it the form that will lead him to the goal of life that his sincerity has warranted. His reserve and strength of purpose convey a message of responsibility to his fellowmen. While his keenness of intellect, wealth of determination and conscientious sense of duty instill a feel- ing of security to the person who entrusts to Allan, something that must be done. His college career speaks laudably of his worth. Illustrating in the forum of the classroom that he possessed the qualities essential to scholastic success, Allan has drunk deeply of the cup of knowledge. His courtesy and gentlemanly gifts have made him an indispensable addition to the clubs and social organizations of Spring Hill. Whether in fraternity life or literary persuits, he has always demonstrated that he claimed a heart that could conceive, an understanding that could direct and a hand that could execute. Spring Hill will feel your loss, Allan, she has profited by your presence. And as she wishes you Bon Voyage she knows that you will guide ai ship over the sea of' life from whose pin-nace will fly the pennant of successg and at whose helm a hand formed and steadied by four years of constant application and sincere effort will charter an unswerving course. ' 26

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l li Q WALTER T. G1BBoNs -'car' Nashville, Tennessee Candidate for B. S. C. Frosh Football Varsity Football, '29, 30 31 Frosh Baseball Varsity Baseball, '30, '31, '32 Frosh Basketball Varsity Basketball, '30, '32 Sergeant of Arms, Senior Class St. John Berchman Sanctuary Society, '32 Mu Nu It will be hard to realize that good old Gila will no longer trod our campus. Walter is the kind of fellow you like from the first time you meet him. Coming to the Hill in '28, Gila made himself quite at home. With his disposition it was not long before he had a host of friends, and few there were who did not know G'zTbby . Playing nearly every position on the football team, Gila ex- celled at the wing position. It was at this position that he gave all his unforunate opponents a merry time. So well did Walt play that he was placed on the mythical All-Dixie and All-S I. A. A. teams. It was through his uncanny ability to catch passes that many of the Hill's games were won. Gibbons was not satisfied with just football, so other fields found him worth their claiming. His reputation as a basketball player is of the highest note, he was probably the best center in Spring Hill court history. As a catcher for the Frosh Baseball team, he showed ability which gave him a call for the Varsity, where he was shifted to the outer gardens to check the long hitters to center field. Walt carried this never-say-die spirit with him wherever he went. Keeping up with the best in the scholastic way, Gio was a credit to his professors. p'i?Fe L?d 'ish you Godspeed, Gila , and feel confident that with your gu' 6 3' ready to defend the weak and support your Alma epennan o success, ,, h - by four years of Constant apleltclo difficult for you to overcome suc an unswerving course. 26