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

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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

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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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John Frank Farrow . Alamo, Tenn. Bachelor Scientific Agriculture 'Tis not in mortals to command success, But we I I do more, Sempronius, we'll deserve it. Phi Kappa Phi; Agricultural Club; Y. M. C. A.; Athletic Association; Philo; Forward, Sophomore Basketball Team; Critic and Vice-President of Agricultural Club; Student Assistant in Botany. “Hot Dog Yes—an exponent of the cultivation and improvement of the soil. His nickname was well deserved and has stuck to him. “Hot Dog” early became famous as a member of the” Hair Splitters,” and would almost rather prove that he was right than be the leading participant at a “feet-shuffling” contest. Does all work with enthu- siasm, and will make good if the “femmes” don’t occupy his mind too much. Pikeville, Tenn. Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering A little too wise, they say, do ne’er live long. President of Freshman Class; Manager Class Basket- ball Team, ’09; Y. M. C. A.; President Y. M. C. A., ’09-’IO; Corresponding Secretary Y. M. C. A., ’o8-’o9; Delegate to Ashville Conference, ’07, to Rochester Con- ference, ’io; Philo; Philo Debater, ’ 10; Athletic Associa- tion; Philo’s Declaimer and Winner Intersociety Con- test, ’08; Treasurer Philo, ’09; Critic, ’09; Editor Star and Crescent; Intersociety Debate, ’09; Class Basketball Team, ’07-’!o; Captain of Winning Class Team, ’09; Manager Students’ Association, ’09 ’i0; Business Man- ager Engineering Annual, '10; Engineering Society, ’o9-’io; Student Member Debaters’ Council, ’10; Co- operative Boarding Club; Mogul Club; Orator from Engineering Department; President Philo; President Engineering Society. This specimen, which was never known to be sad, was taken captive by Uncle Billy while on a survey of Bledsoe County; Uncle Billy was scrambling up a peak, and caught a supposed sapling, but this quasi sapling proved to be the slender support of this gentleman. By hard labor he was led to the University of Tennessee, where he has since become very tame and a great favor- ite. The girls all say, “ain’t he cute.” As a student, orator, and manager he stands in the front rank, and for the past year his first word to strangers has been, “Wouldn’t you like an ad?” In his singing periods Henry has been known to have disturbed the whole Hill, but his ability to provide corn-dodgers and twenty-two's, with onions and hot water potatoes, is more than a balance for this defect. Henry Garfield Hart