University of Tennessee Knoxville - Volunteer Yearbook (Knoxville, TN)

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Myrtle Cunningham Memphis, Term. Robert Asa Davis . Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Arts Vou shall never take her without her answer; unless you take her without her tongue. Alpha Omicron Pi; Phi Kappa Phi; Vice-President of Freshman Class, ’07-08; Girls’ Glee Club, ’o7 ’o8; Vice-President Girls’ Athletic Association, ’o8-’o9; Pres- ident Rouge and Powder Dramatic Club, ’o9-’io; Pres- ident Co-ed Cotillion Club, ’o9-’io. She has made a specialty of two subjects while here. Of these she has acquired the utmost knowledge, and they are—psychology and men. Well versed she is in both. The former assists her in the study of the latter, but the latter by no means assists her in studying the former. Palmyra, Tenn. He possessed a peculiar talent of producing effect in what- ever he said or did. Class Editor on Tennessee University Magazine, ’08- ’09; Medal for Improvement in Debate, Philo, ’08; Y. M. C. A.; Board of Directors of Y. M. C. A., ’08- ’09; Philo; Vice-President Philo, ’09; President Philo, ’10; Mining and Geological Society; Volunteer German Club; President Volunteer German Club, ’o8-’o9; Philo Representative in Intersociety Debate, ’09; Philo Rep- resentative in Cincinnati Debate,’10; Varsity Board- ing Club, ’o8-’io; Athletic Association; Member of Athletic Council from Student Body, ’o8-’o9; President of Junior Class; Editor-in-Chief Orange and fI'’lute, ’og-’io; Mogul Club; Orator from Liberal Arts. “ Brewster ” Orator, scholar, and a leader, but, above all, the “candy kid” with the ladies. With his handsome features and winning ways R. A. is absolutely irresistible to the ladies. However, the little incident by which he got his name of “Brewster” must be related. This was before he became a past-master in the heart- smashing line. He took his love to the theater for the first time, and the play chanced to be “ Brewster’s Millions.” Between the acts the ushers passed around the book for sale, as they always do. R. A., not wanting to appear a T. W., bought one of the books. Since then “Brewster” has stuck, and we only wish that he could stick at the Hill longer, for he has been a valuable addition. 26

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William Waller Carson, Jr. . Knoxville, Tenn. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering On their own merits modest men are dumb. Alpha Tau Omega; Engineering Society; Editor on Engineering Publication from Mechanical Department, ’io; Director of Y. M. C. A., ,o7-,o8; Class Basketball Team, 'oS-’oq; Track Squad, ’09; First Lieutenant Co. A, ’o8-’io; Major of Battalion, '09-' 10. Thesis—Power Development of the French Broad River at Paint Rock, Tennessee. “Kitty” A nickname of prep school days. Waller has devoted most of his time to the military department, where he has risen to the highest rank—that of major. Outside of this work Waller has been a hard student, and in his Junior year studied in the school of Love, but he must have failed, for we notice that he did not continue his course. Has participated in track work for the last two years and has “made good” in it. Mary White Cox . . . Knoxville, Tenn, Bachelor of Science Who mixed reason with pleasure and wisdom with content. Zeta Tau Alpha. Round by round, Mary has climbed the ladder of knowledge to a conspicuous place in her Senior year. She stands forth prominently as the Vice-President of her Class, and reaches out for her degree and liberty. But Mary’s departure will be bemoaned, especially by some of the Juniors—of the other sex. 25

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John Miller Dempster . . Knoxville, Tenn. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering How happy is he born and taught, Who serveth not another s will. Alpha I'au Omega. Thesis—The Significance of Draft, and Smoke Pre- vention. John has the blackest forelocks known to mankind. I’he raven’s plumage reminds us of the snow-covered peaks of Alaska, when compared in color to the head of John Dempster. 'The blackbird looks in wonderment, the crow beholds, and swears that he is skinned a city block, and through shame flutters off to the distant Smokies. Louis Emerson Elkins . . . Dyer, Tenn. Bachelor of Arts 1 heard him complain You have waked me too soon, I must slumber again. Kappa Sigma; Phi Kappa Phi; Philo; Athletic Association; Volunteer German Club; Orator’s Medal in Philo, ’09; Representative of Philo in Oratory against Chi Delta, ’09; Intersociety Debater for Philo, ’10; Mem- ber of Governing Board of Volunteer German Club, 09- ’10; Mining and Geological Society; Vice-President of I unior Law Class. “Bat” This dignified personage, whom you have the honor of confronting face to face, is without a doubt the pride of West Tennessee. His accomplishments are many and variable, but as a climax to all these we hasten to mention his success in impressing upon undergraduates just what the demeanor of a Senior should be. “Blondie’s” rec- ord as an athlete will long be pointed to by future alumni of our University as an object of pride, he having bravely held down a position on the scrub football team for three successive years. That he was not on this same team for the fourth year was entirely due to his profound love for his fellows and the desire that they might share these honors with him. But, say what you may, when a Prof picks up an exam paper of “ Bat’s,” the greatest trouble is in keeping his grade from going too high. 27