1915 Cedrus Yearbook

1901. This class was noted for its diversity. "Des-cartes" Harper was crip- pled up with the rheumatism; "Bob" Wilson with "argumentitis." "Deacon" George was one of Dr. McKinney's "too-tooters" (two tutors). E. E. Finney refused to use ponies. Fred Anderson's fast stepper took most of his time. As for "Bob" Galbreath, Olive Coe, and Blanche Ervin, they labored under the bad example of the former class- men. 1903. What this class lacked in numbers was made up in importance. Homer Henderson didn't exactly hate himself, due possibly to the reform tendencies of Mary Ervin, the other member of the class. 1903. Vera Andrew (of tender age), Alice Bromagen (her Professor's delight), Alfaretta Hammond, Lulu Henderson, and Agnes Stormont (the studious), John Finney (right guard), John Wilson (of sunny disposition), and Cal Wright (on knowledge bent, since knowledge is power), had their day, faced the orchestra for an hour, and straight- way went forth—as lay Wolford was wont to say—"to battle with the elements." 1904. It is not often that so much native ability is found in one class as was found associated in the one of this year. Besides, each individual was a specialist in his or her particular work. "Windy" Bull still holds the "talk" title. "Speedy" Bird, as the name signifies, was not slow, but to date is still single. R. B. Shaw showed Joe Jefferson tendencies, but later turned his attention to distributing Bibles in Texas, with a sixty per cent rakeoff. Fritz Barber excelled as a debater of current topics. Ray Fitzpatrick, alias "Fitz," was punctuality personified. He never missed a minute in all six years' attendance of classes and was always exactly thirty minutes late to football practise. Carrie Hutchison was a leader in society and one of the few successful heart- smashers in the h'storv of the college. Frank Young was an orator of no mean ability. "Bill" Pollock rapidly developed theological tendencies, also matrimonial. Marie Gar- lough, Mary Ramsey, and Carrie Rife worshipped at the feet of the masters. 1905. Since the statute of limitations does not run against crime, in this state, even at this late date it would surprise no one should the grand jury investigate thisclass and return a bill against it for obtaining money under false pretenses. Any one who attended its Class Night exercises should be a competent witness. Sam McMillan was compelled to deliver fourteen declamations before the crowd was appeased. No wonder Sam had (?) to read his graduating oration the next day. The rest of the program consisted of a discussion and demonstration about a hunter chasing a squirrel around a tree. 1906. The resporsibility for a major part of the purloining of chickens, room- stackings, and practical jokes played on faculty and fellow-students, for several years was laid at the door of the members of this class; and perhaps justly so. All manner of things happened along about this period. "Jack" Graham's trunk would turn up on the front porch of his best girl's boarding house; Gordon Ware's room would become unin- habitable with sulphur fumes; Mr. Crawford's annual donation of chickens would become "invested in th?. donee"; "Prexy's" library sprung up in a night; et cetera, et cetera: and of course the blame always attached to this "bunch." 69