University of Maryland College Park - Terrapin / Reveille Yearbook (College Park, MD)

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ROBERT BAINBRIDGE MAYO. Captain Co. C Hyattsville. CI ASSICAL. lyiterary Editor Revielh- ; Class Historian and Prophet ; Invitation Committee Rossburg Club. Genius, like humanity, rusts for want of use. — Hazlitt. A ias Capt ' n Bob. Born in Old Point Comfort, Virginia, December 23rd, 1883. Received his early education from a private teacher, and after at- tended a High School of Washington for one year. He then entered the class of ' 03 at the M. A. C. in February, 1900. Mayo is a very studious scholar, leading his class for three successive years. He is a military man to the core, and a strict disciplinarian. He has never boarded at the College, but takes delight in guiding his flock to the gateway of knowledge. He has a sunny disposition and cheerful manner, and has never been known to tire of but one thing, . f.. being O. D. Unlike the other members of his class, he never complains of his course, but takes it as it comes, and some day e.xpects to be a great author. He is at present writing a book as his masterpiece, entitled Useful- ness of Good Horses, and My First Le.ssons in Jockeying. K I ' .. . I. V(). 26

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JOSHUA MARSH MATTHEWS Captain Company A Dulany ' s Valley. Vice-President ' 03; Vice-President Athletic Association; Treasurer Rossburg Club; Secretar} ' and Treasurer New Mercer Literary ' Society; Treasurer June Ball Organ- ization; Rossburg Editor of Reveille ; Base-Ball Team ' o2- ' o3; Foot Ball Team ' 01 - ' 03; Track Team ' 00- ' 03; Let him be sure to leave other men their time to speak. ' ' — Bacon. J M. MATTHEWS. Alias Mattie — Why! Why! and Theory. The subject of this sketch was born October 21st, 1882. If I were to relate his history the fading stars would invite sleep ere I finish. He has the distinction of having been able to talk at the early age of 11 months, and could recite the Soldier of the Legion at 13 months; has never lost his ability to this day, on the contrary, he has increased it at a wonderful rate. Mattie secured his primary education at the Kindergartens and Public schools of the Green Spring Valley. He entered the M. A. C. in the fall of ' 99, (and has been with it during its entire existence.) He has been very prominent in Athletics, having made the teams for two years. He is very fond of the ladies, and it is rumored that he has a wonderful .sway among a number of them, from Laurel to Denver. Why! Why! is very fond of doing little pranks just to get his fellow officers, in the Senior Class, in trouble. He is noted for his numerous and varied collection of valentines, and also often goes to Wa.shington to mail a letter, trusting to luck that he may see a certain friend on the electric cars. 25

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SIMON BURDETTE NICHOLLS Germantoivn. AGRICULTURAL. Captain Baseball Team ' 02 : Team of ' 03. Refreshment Committee June Ball Organization. Cheerful at morn he wakes from short repose. Breathes the keen ah- and carols as he goes. — Goldsmith. Alias Happy Nick. Born at Germantown, Montgomery Co., on the 17th day of July, 1882. Attended public schools at that place during his childhood and then went to the Andrew .Small Academy at Darnestown, where he prepared himself for the great Ixittle at M. A. C, fought by the class of 1903 since the fall of ' 99. All his college-mates and everybody in Maryland know that he plays baseball. He has been the short-stop on our team for four con.secutive years, and were he to come back for ten more the same place would be awaiting to be filled, for I dare say no amateur in the State can fill it near so well. He was captain of the team of ' 02, and during his term of office showed great abilit - as a leader. Mr. Nicholls anticipates .stage life after leaving here, and he is now trying to persuade Farmer Walls to go out on the road with him. They will will be termed The Two Min.strels from the Farm. So if my dear reader ever sees them in want, their classmates would be thankful if you would give them a helping hand. SIMO.M BUKDETTE NICHOLLS.