University of Rhode Island - Renaissance / Grist Yearbook (Kingston, RI)

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THE: VICTORY- GRlgT Louise Baker, O A A Pawtucket, R. I. “Lou” “Louisa” Home Economics Vice-President Y. W. C. A. (4); Girl’s Glee Club (3). “The Gods make her prosperous.” Here she is — the slimmest little lady in the Senior Class, a staunch defender of the ability of the Beacon Staff, and a perfect miracle when handling a leaky canoe. “Lou” has made the decision to spend the future in New York, where she wasted one glorious summer studying “Klinkica! Bugology,” with the result that the poor little bugs died of pure discouragement. The only thing that this young “Paw- tuckctite” ever talked about, behind its back, was a preserved cat, and the poor thing never knew. Noted for her happy-go-lucky disposition, her ability to make the sun shine on cloudy days, she will never have any trouble in making friends. We predict great success, “Lou” when you publish your comedy, “Mutt and Jeff. Dorald Dewey Beasley, A A V Woonsocket, R. I. “Buzz” “Dorald” Chemical Engineering Class Basketball (1), (:). (t ' ; Varsity Basketball (4); Class Foot- ball (2). “Dorald” comes from our “Northern Metropolis,” Woonsocket. Early in his college career he joined the down the liners” and, altho he has tendered his resignation, many times, it has never been ac- cepted. From the mathematical precision that “Buzz” uses in parting his hair, his success as an engineer cannot, be doubted. This does not interfere in any way with “Dorald’s” success as a scholar and he may be found at any time poring over volume after volume of treatises on the “Oily Way and “What Made John D. Famous.” It has been rumored that very soon he expects to publish an interest- ing article on The Perils of a Dress Suit” or a “Poor Tired Student’s Fight for Fame.” Francis Lincoln Biggs, A I Providence, R. 1. “Frank” “Tony” Mechanical Engineering Class Football (;); Rope Pull (2); Class Baseball (3); Assistant Cheer Leader (4); Polygon (4); Grist Board (4). Hey, “Tony”! How many fish didja catch? “Tony” smiles and says no luck! When he first crept into Kingston after dark, he was a model young man of very quiet ways. Although he still creeps in after dark, he has changed. “Frank” is always some w’ecks behind in his course in English 98, “Studies of the Red Book, and may be seen at any time diligently trying to catch up. He has a winning smile, a sunny disposition, and a wonderful “line.” He hopes sometime to work out a scheme of shortening the highway between Kingston and Wakefield, for the future generations. He cats up “Lanza’s” problems by the yard and frequently tutors the struggling engineers, for one smoke apiece. We look for great things from you “Tony” and you have the best wishes of the class.

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ZIk Cl ass of jRtneteemCtoentp Uonorarp Member Professor Samuel Harvey Webster Officers Frederick Robinson Briggs President Mildred Elizabeth Edwards Pice-President Elsie Law Thackray Secretary Arthur Edmond Haslam Treasurer HI )f liistorp of j15inctrcn=Utocntp In the fall of the year 1916 we came to Rhode Island, a group of grown-up high school children — wide-eyed and open-mouthed. After carefully looking us over, the older studes decided to give us a trial. Proudly we donned our Freshmen Caps and the work of the worthy upper classmen was cheerfully accom plished. The result was that we made good. We were unsuccessful in both the rope pull and football game as the Sophs showed a little more experience. In basketball our latent ability in athletics came to the surface and we were successful in defeating all comers. As Sophs, our Hop was a great success and our athletic ability increased. We took the Freshmen into camp by defeating them at football, but in return we received a ducking, as we were unsuccessful in the rope pull. About this time the Great War was precipitated and our ranks were rapidly diminished. In January, 1918, part of the class reassembled to continue its work, but before the end of the year our ranks had increased considerably. Despite the uncertain times and decreased numbers we put forth a Junior Prom that was a great success. Later in the year we staged the Commencement Ball and Play, which added another laurel to our crown. Our Senior year found many old faces amongst our numbers, but due to the war some have never returned and for them we have a deep respect. Our Senior year is fast dying out and the day is coming when Commencement shall be the only thought in our minds. We have all been tried and true Rhode Islanders, and it grieves us to part with old friends and familiar scenes. However, we all have a task in this world and must say good-bye to our dear old Alma Mater, Rhode Island State College. 21

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RHODE- lJlAND JC9E ' ©LEGE J Frederic Robinson Briggs, PIK Hartford, Conn. “Pipes” “Fred” Agriculture Captain Class Debating Team (l); Class Football (2); Soph. Hop Committee (2); Beacon Board (1), (2), (3), (4); F.ditor-in-chief Beacon (4); Student Council (2), ft); President Student Council (4); Class President (4); Polygon (3). (4); Honors (1), (3). When it comes to pep and enthusiasm, this brilliant product of East Greenwich Academy is there. He is interested in everything. “Pipes” is a conscientious student and always manages to find time between his other arduous activities to get away with his courses. As a “meal hound” and “tomato fiend” it is quite fitting and proper that “Fred” should be Head Waiter. The Co-eds have never had any attraction for Fred, and every one has heard his stall, “Oh, but I am only learning to dance.” Nevertheless Dame Rumor tells us that “Pipes is a terror with the ladies when he leaves the Hill. Ralph Ernest Brierley, H Kingston, R. I. “Ralph” Chemical Engineering Editor of Beacon (4); Beacon Board (2), (3), (4); Class Debating Team (2); Manager Glee Club (3); Polygon (3), (4); Secretary Ath- letic Association (4); Grist Board (4); Corporal (2); Sergeant (3); Captain (4). Whenever we gaze upon our boy Ralph, the name of that other great man, Sherlock Holmes, comes into our minds. Why? Sher- lock also had a “Watson.” He came to us way back in the dark ages and was so entranced by the beauties of the vicinity that he has taken up his abode with us. We are glad to announce that he is again hard at work on his book, “Conquests 1 Have Made,” work on which was suspended during the war. However, he was able to collect much valuable material during that time. Emily Catherine Campbell, 2 K Newport, R. I. “Em” “M. L. E.” Home Economics Class Vice-President (2), (3); Girl’s Glee Club (3). “1 am in love; but a team of horses shall not pluck that from me; nor who ’tis I love.” Yes, that dark-haired, dignified, bone-spectacled, studious young woman is our “M. L. E.” She adores the artistic, musical, poetic or literary. “Emerson” is her favorite man of letters, “Dear Old Pal of Mine” her favorite song, and Hal’s pictures arc always found on her desk. “Em” has shown quite an interest in ads all year. She’s received more pamphlets on “Kitchen Equipment”, “Building Material,” “Interior Decoration,” and “House Planning” than any- one in college. “Em” says she’s a man-hater, but we have our doubts. Like all other “Newporters,” here, “Em” is pigeon-toed, brilliant and lovable. ' 3