Stephen F Austin State University - Stone Fort Yearbook (Nacogdoches, TX)

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KENNETH CRAUSBY— a quietly capable and studious boy with a broad interest in all the world about him — living among the fine things the world could offer, and dying that they might flourish. GERALD KERR— one of SFA ' s youngest and most promising, brought to the forty acres youth, enthusiasm and an eye to the future — and courage to go out to make that future for others. ROSS GARRETT— a natural leader, giving his all to whatever he attempted, went into every wholesome activity with the zest of youth and cour- age — and in his last fight, never faltered. JACK FORD— a typical guy, willing to play and live with the best of them, and willing to die for the land he loved.

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eJe os?o e v tliat from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave t)ic last full measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead sliall not have died in vain— J. H. HINES— our Jimmy, who always rooted for SFA, its athletics, and its community connections, and holds the undying love of all SFA ' s big family. STEVE OATES— worked his way through college, known for his constant ambition to do better — was ambitious to the end in attempting betterment of his world. VERNON WALTERS— took his place on the campus in a quiet and unassuming manner, dreaming his own dreams, but went out willing to fight and die for them. ROBERT WARREN— made a success of his college work and had made the begin- ning of a great life, but stopped and offered service for democ- racy and his fellows — offered to give his life for the land that gave him so much. OIBRSRY OF Stephen F. Austin State teachers College Nacogdoches, Texas

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HARRY WOMACK— was one of our most popular stu- dents — always cooperative, cour- teous, a true gentleman. As he lived, constantly portraying all that is fine in manhood, so he gave his life. TOMMY MILLS— known for his smile, his friend- ship, his intense joy in living, went out to give his youth that others might have college days like his. JACK POWELL— was a quiet fellow, never aggres- sive, but cherishing and holding, up for his beliefs, always willing to defend what he believed to be right and true. He carried this spirit from the campus to die on the battlefield, upholding it. ALSTON GUNTER— respected for his faith and sin- cerity and his depth of character, went bravely forth to give his life that others might have life as it is commanded.