Washington State University - Chinook Yearbook (Pullman, WA)

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NELL VIOLA JONES. She first greeted the old earth with the sweetness of her infant smiles near where the Silvery Colorado wends its way. Thinking the best opportunities were to be found among the bluebells and spring lilies of the Palouse hills, she migrated thither. She aspires to great undertakings in her work. Plans to take a post graduate course for the remainder of her life, presumably in company with a VV. S. C. student. Charter member of the Pi Delta Phi. Favorite ex- pression. Worn to a frazzlef' Course: Botany. Thesis: Contributions to Morphology of Vifashington Flowering Plants. R. EDVVARD TRUMBLE. Last but not least to join the class of '07. Of great force of character, developed by a life of trials. Was reared near the peni- tentiary at VValla Walla. Attended Cheney Normal, but made his escape unaffected by feminine influences. Taught school two years at Klickitat Academy, Goldendale. Is now a tutor in our Zoology Department, but is never seen without his sunny smile. Is making investigations on the Coddling Moth. Thesis: Reciprocal Relations Between Flowers and Their Insect Pollinators. ' I6 ROY E. BR YANT. Known in his preparatory years as Stubby. Selected the Palouse country. from the world's opportune spots, as the best place to be born. He does not remem- ber the date. but is sure he is twenty-four years old. VVill always be honored and re- membered as having organized the Farm- ers' Club. Sought to satisfy his literary aspirations in the congenial atmosphere of the VVashingtonian's hall. Course: .Agriculture Thesis: Possibilities for Commercial Seed Production in Eastern XVashington. , JAMES Built in IS high. three t thick: covere His existencc having his pz part of the 0 broke the disc ors in hammf ball three seas Athletic Asso O. A. C. Dt year. Course: M1 Thesis: Lix

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IQ? CLARE OCKERMAN. .Came from Indiana. Served an ap- prenticeship as country schoolmaster. En- tered the WVashington State College as H Prep. As clown of the tumbling team, college yellmaster, Serious Mann of the 'o7 Chinook and Bub Hicksn in the College VVidow he gained a college-wide reputa- tion. He has also served on the Ever- green staff, track team and is at present track manager. He is majoring in econom- ics. Thesis: Railway Legislation in the State of Wasliington. REX HUNT. A true son of the Palouse. He watched the college on the hill grow from the infant crib into a quadrangle of many buildings. The VVashingtonians will always remember him as a faithful member. His smooth career has been interrupted only by a single attempt to fall in love. Unsuccessful in this, his sentimental nature found solace in the study of the tomato blight. He will work in connection with the experiment station after his graduation. Thesis: Cross Fertilization of the Sol- anaceae. 15 VVALTER JESSE ROBINSON. Spent his tender years in Pomeroy, Wasli., and came to us as a Freshman. Was a member of his class debating team, and served on the ,O7 Chinook, In his senior year he handled the business of the Ever- green and acted as commissary officer dur- ing the Cadet encampment. Says his life glided smoothly along until The light that lies In woman's eyes Has been my heartis undoing. Course: Electrical Engineering. Thesis: Ai Study of Commutation and the Inter-polelMotor.

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JAMES LAURENCE THAYER. Built in 1882, four and one half cubits high, three cubits wide, and two 'cubits thickg covered inside and out with pitch. His existence was almost terminated by having his parietal cracked and loosing a part of the cerebrum. Upon. recovery he broke the discus throwing record, won hon- ors in hammer throwing and played foot- ball three seasons. He was president of the Athletic Association and a member of the O. A. C. Debating Team in his Senior year. Course: Mining. Thesis: Lixiuration of a Silver Ore. SOPHIE LAURA ORMSBEE. Was born in W'aitsburg, Washington, in 1898. She was graduated from the Waits- burg High and NVaitsburg Academy. She enjoys the distinction and honor of being the first young lady to represent W. S. C. Q - F. FRANCIS RICHARDSON. He is the only student of the College who is known to have been married more than once. This in itself bespeaks a romantic career. He served his country in the hos- pital corps during the Philippine insur- rection, and as a sailor under Captain Sigs- bee in the Spanish-American war. He is an enthusiastic veterinary student and shows in debate, and was a member of the team that defeated Montana last year. Charter rnember of the Pi Delta Phi. President of the Columbian Society first semester of this year. Course: Latin. Thesis: Classical Mythology in Shakes- peare. I7 a strong record in his work. He plans to complete an M. D. course after leaving us. Thesis: A Comparison of the Germicidal Values of Some of the Better Known Coal Tar Disinfectants as Compared W'ith Bi Cholide of Mercury. N