University of Arkansas Fayetteville - Razorback Yearbook (Fayetteville, AR)

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THE CARDINAL NINETEEN TWELVE N. I. Takata. Electrical Engineering Kobe City, Japan Our little “Jap” is brimful of the ambition and te¬ nacity so characteristic of his race. He has a way of “doing things” and “getting there with his part” that insures his making good. Takata has a strong stand with the co-eds, and takes advantage of this fact now ' and then. Immediately after his return to Kobe City, Takata intends to electrocute Russia. Leah Thompson Jones— Xft; Question Club Newport, Ark. “Unthinking, cute, wild and young, I laughed and danced and talked and sung.” “Jonesy” is better known in the corridors than in the class room. Once upon a time she was a proctor but few people could even guess it. Walter Carrigan Miles— nKA. Economics El Dorado, Ark. “Tec” is the boy with the dreamy eyes and the Southern accent. Never studies but has spieling down to a fine art. Favorite with both faculty and student body. Robert Carr Knox—2 N. Economics Monticello, Ark. Bob’s courtly air has gained him the title of Lord Knox. His largeness of heart, broadness of judg¬ ment, and greatness in cordiality over-balances his smallness in size. [27

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THE CARDINAL NINETEEN TWELVE Ruth Esther Pye — Torch. Pedagogy Little Rock, Ark. A torch whose light can not be hid. Is president of the Y. M. C. A. .and has held every office in the gift of her class. Is not a politician, but she knows who the politicians are. Is enthusiastic over teaching and may be found in the model school any time. After graduating, she intends to teach — for awhile. Roy M. Austin— Skull; Garland History and Pedagogy Charleston, Ark. The biggest breezer in school. Was heard to say in his dreams, “Oh, Carnall Hall, what charms thou hast for me.” His greatest aspiration is to be called “Prof.” and already he has become known by that name in the Model School. Oscar M. Corbell— Skull; Garland; X-Ray Economics and Philosophy Charleston, Ark. Bishop Corbell has had charge of his present diocere since the funeral of the ’ll class. Though a socialist, he is usually mild and harmless in company. His exceptions to your views are final. Is Dr. Johnson’s last resort in Ethics. As class prophet, he is easily first among all the prophets. Is an X-Ray and served on its defense committee. Joseph William Joiner— UK A; X-Ray; Periclean Economics Magnolia, Ark. The ladies’ man. Is eternally harassed by them—so he says. Joe is the natural champion of the people and the sworn enemy of “graft” and “predatory wealth.” Spends the summer making Fourth of July speeches and delivering Farmers’ Union lectures. lie will study law, and aspires to be the next representa¬ tive from Columbia County. 26 ]

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THE CARDINAL NINETEEN TWELVE Jennie Lacy Blackshire— Torch Sapphic. .English Fayetteville, Ark. “How truly is a kind heart a fountain of gladness.” Is studious but never too busy to smile. Alwa-s has a nod and a kind word for the Freshmen. Stands high in Torch circles. Is poet of the Senior class. Guy Walker Wolf— Garland; X-Ray.. .Economics Aurora, Mo. “Turn on the light.” Chairman of the X-Ray illumination committee. Is a little, wiry, keen-faced “Guy,” always at a high pressure, and alive to the gravity of the situation. Always carries a reserve supply of thunderbolts ready to be turned loose at the slightest provocation. Lena Ellis Blackshire— Sapphic. Pedagogy Fayetteville, Ark. Lena has a mind of her own and, if urged, will ex¬ press her opinion. She is resourceful and enthusias¬ tic, and knows how to do the next thing well. Al¬ ways helps write the class song or yell for the occa¬ sion. Herbert H. Highfill— X-Ray; XX. Economics Paragould, Ark. Is conservative and inclined to be reticent, either be¬ cause he knows a great deal or for some other reason. Is collector of tithes for the University Weekly. Will likely star in the business world.