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Volume 002, Description 01 of The Tech Oracle student newspaper. Transcript:  THE TECH ORACLE THE NINTH YEAR BEGINS School opened for work Thursday, September 18, 1924, with about three hundred enrolled. Almost one hundred of these are college students. This doubles the number for last year. In the Freshman class alone this year there are sixty. Many of these are new students also. The Freshman High School is not represented in T.P.I. any longer. The High School department contains about two hundred students this year, practically the same number that were her last year. This looks good considering the fact that the seventy-five or more who would have composed the Freshman class is lacking. The faculty is to be commended on the manner in which they handled the matriculation this year. There was a place for every one, and almost every one found their place. There were no long lines in which a student had to stand and wait but once started they were passed rapidly from place to place and the ordeal was soon over. Immediately after class work began the classes and literary societies organized for their year’s work and all is now in full swing. SOPHOMORE COLLEGE The Sophomore College class met recently and elected the following officers; President, Jack Morrison. Vice-president, Fowler Clark. Secretary, Wilsie McGee. Treasurer, Robert Alcorn. Sergeant-at-arms, C.B. Johnston. Reporter, Alex Shipley. Plans were discussed for a marshmallow toasting to be given by the class. No definite time or place were agreed upon, but it is expected that the party will be given at Lake View some time in the near future. Our class is composed of several former members of the Technical High School class of 1923, with addition from various other high school’s in the state. Many of those who started with us are missing now, but in spite of the losses, the class still retains that loyalty to our Alma Mater and to the high ideals that has ever borne us onward and upward. Our only cause for lamentation at present is the fact that there are only four girls in a class of twenty. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL The Senior High School class met Wednesday, October 1st. The officers for the year were elected as follows: Raymond Robbins, president. Harry Draper, vice-president. Dimple Greenwood, secretary. Charles Cox, treasurer. Louis Draper, class reporter. The class adjourned to meet following Wednesday to elect rest of the officers. The class is planning a great year. FOOTBALL TEAM Hill-Captain-End Hunter is a seasoned veteran having received five of the coveted football “T’s”. He weighs 155 pounds and is 5 feet 5 inches tall. Opposing teams soon learn that is useless to run plays around his end, for he is sure to bust ‘em up.” He is also one of the main cogs in the interference. This will probably be Hunter’s last year of football but his value to T.P.I. in his five years’ service cannot be approached. Puckett –End Dewitt has received three letters for football services rendered at Tech. Puckett weighs 160 pounds and is 5 feet 8 inches tall. Puckett is expected to have his best year in the present campaign and if his duties as “scrub” coach do not require his attendance with that organization, he is expected to make all the trips with the varsity. Winningham –End Although Winningham is new among the Tech gridders, he is expected to be a great help to the team both offensively and defensively. He weighs 165 pounds and is 5 feet 11 inches tall. He seems to be especially adept at catching passes and is expected to do the receiving in the greatest system Tech has ever had. He is also a good defensive man. Miller –Half Jimmie Miller is the veteran of the rear squadron, having served four years with the Tech gridison warriors. He is 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 164 pounds. Miller’s fleetness of foot, coupled with his never needing drive make him one of the most dreaded “pigskin packers” in this section of the state. He not only can carry the ball on the long end runs, but last year showed a great ability at line plunging. He is expected to have a great season. Watson –Half Eddie has had only one year’s experience in football, but despite this great drawback he is making a fine showing. His giant legs give him a powerful drive and a few more weeks of training should make him a finished footballer. He weighs 174 pounds and is 5 feet 11 inches tall. Russell –Quarter Russell, better known as “Dutch,” is the midget of the squad and is in danger of being mistaken for a mascot. Dutch hails from Corinth Miss. Having played three years with the strong Corinth 11 S. Despite his slightness of stature he is a great player being a fast runner and possessing a great stiff arm. He calls a fast game, and with the cooperation of his fellow teammates should be able to drive Tech through an undefeated season. He weighs 142 pounds and is 5 feet 6 inches tall. Jobe –Fall Jobe hails from Clarksville, having played two years with Clarksville High. Although he weighs only 155 pounds and is 5 feet 8 inches tall, he carries the greatest drive and a great speed as shown by any member of the team. He not only shines on the offense, but is one of the most deadly tackles on the squad. Barring injuries, Jobe is doomed to be the most valuable man on the Tech squad during the present season. Brynum –Tackle Another Mississippian also hails from Corinth. He has played four years and was captain of the team in ’23. Brynum is a large man and has shown great prospect, but most of all he shows a determination to win. He has shown a great defensive power and also a great power at paving the way for the offense. He is a good punter and will be entrusted with the kicking duties when he is in the game. His experience plus his natural power is expected to make him one of the greatest defensive players Tech has ever had and from present indications he will live up to all expectations. He weighs 170 pounds and is 6 feet tall. Cahoon –Tackle Cahoon, a hefty youngster, hails from Chattanooga, having played with the strong Central High School for the past four years. Cahoon is a large man and carries a great power being a deadly tackle and a good blocker. He has shown great prospects and is expected to be a great aid to Tech during the ensuing season. He should be able to stop most offensive star which Tech will meet and he is expected to be found fighting throughout every game. Cahoon will probably carry the kick-off and the field goal responsibility, being good at both tasks. He weighs 185 pounds and is 6 feet tall. Starnes –Tackle Starnes has received two letters for football service and is expected to make his third a still greater year Starnes is a man who puts every ounce of his energy into the game, and will doubtless be a great aid to the team. He weighs 173 pounds and is 5 feet 10 inches tall. Jackson –Guard Jack has played three years with the Tech squad and is an able performer. He has been of great aid in the past and is expected to have a still greater season this year. He weighs 175 pounds and is 5 feet 8 inches tall. LaFevre –Guard Buff has played four years with the squad. He is a strong man barring injuries should have a good year. He weighs 188 pounds and is 6 feet 2 inches tall. Clark –Center Clark is entering upon his second year as a Tech gridder and is expected to be a valuable man. He is playing his first year at the “snapper-back” position being a guard by profession but is fast developing into a fine center. He is the lightest man in the line weighing 150 pounds. It has been said by able critics that Clark got more tackles than any other man on ’23 squad. Suggs –Center Suggs, a new man, hails from Clarksville having played two years on the Clarksville High team. He is a big man and although he arrived late and little is known of his actual ability, he is expected to be a valuable man. He can be used at center or guard and should go good at either position. He weighs 176 pounds and is 5 feet 11 inches tall. Overall –Coach Overall started his football career at Murfreesboro where he played with Middle Tennessee Normal. He played with the undefeated Vanderbilt team of ’21, and is accredited with having stopped the great Georgia team when it seemed they were making a mad rush toward victory. He started his career as coach with Livingston Academy and his success there caused him to be employed by T.P.I. He at once started a system of clean athletics, and is fast putting T.P.I. in line with other colleges in the athletic realm. He has received the greatest material ever offered a Tech coach and is expected to put out winning teams in all three lines of sports for the following year. Darwin –Manager Lee Sadler Darwin is proving himself a faithful manager. He and the coach have arranged an attractive schedule and he will undoubtedly do his best to keep Tech in the front. Hudgens –Physician The football squad has found, in Ed Hudgens, a faithful and untiring attendant. He is ever ready to do anything in his power to comfort a Tech gridder and is fast becoming a deadly poison to the much dreaded charley horse. Ed is a dandy first aid man and is due much credit for keeping the men in good physical condition. Present indications point to the strongest year in Tech football history. The largest squad that ever reported to a T.P.I. coach has been found out this year. Approximately thirty-five men are daily battling for positions on the team. The entire varsity will average 167 pounds and every man has had at least one year’s experience. Coach Overall predicts a great season and with the aid of the entire student body together with the patriotic services of the members of the squad, should turn out a great team. FRESHMAN COLLEGE The Freshman College class held its regular meeting on Wednesday, October 8, 1924, in the English room. There is an enrollment of sixty. The officers were sworn in, and the constitution was read so that each member of the class might become familiar with it. A committee was appointed to make plans for an opossum hunt for this term. The Freshman College class met October 1, 1924, and elected the following officers. President Ed. Hudgens. Vice-president, Effie Judd Secretary Lillian Pointer. Treasurer, James Miller Sergeant at arms, Lewis LeFevre Cheer leader, Merrill Hughes Sponsor Miss Elsie Jobe Reporter Willard Johnson This is one of the best classes that has ever entered the college depart()ment of Tennessee Polytechnic. The interest and school spirit that have been manifested by every member of the class indicates that we have a successful year ahead, and that this class will do much in the future to raise the standard of the institution in every phase of its work. Sherwood Society The Sherwood Literary Society met in its regular meeting room on Monday afternoon, September 22, for the purpose of organizing for the Fall term. The following officers were elected for the Fall term: Gilbert Hatfield, president Walter G. Birdwell, vice-president C.W. Davis secretary. Chas B. Johnson, chaplain Oliver T. Bohannon, critic. Bryce D. Stone attorney general. Dewitt T. Puckett sergeant-at-arms Upon being installed in office the following program committee was appointed: Alton G. Adams, Jack Morrison and Herman Langford. The Sherwoods are very fortunate in office the following program committee was appointed: Alton G. Adams, Jack Morrison and Herman Langford, The spirit of the society is usually good for so early in the year. We are looking forward to one of the most successful years in our history. A great work is before, but every true Sherwood is resolved to do his best. All new students are cordially invited to attend the programs of the Sherwood society. We advise all new students to visit both societies before joining either. We make no extravagant claims of superiority, but we feel confident that the Sherwoods will always maintain the high standard set in previous years and push forward with renewed zeal to the yet unconquered heights of permanent supremacy. Palladians and Upper Cumberlands A delightful social function was given Friday night. September 26, when the Upper Cumberland and Palladian Literary Societies entertained for the new students. Instead of the regular litrary program, given every Monday by the respective societies, a very unique original stunt program was given arranged by Miss Elsie Jobe, Palladian sponsor assisted by a number of Palladians and Upper Cumberlands. An interesting feature of the evening entertainment was a “Get Acquainted” game, the boys and girls lining up and introducing themselves. Much fun was derived from this unusual feature. The hall and auditorium were decorated in society colors and delightful refreshments were served. THE TECH ORACLE Official Publication of the Students of Tennessee Polytechnic Institute. Staff Bryce D. Stone ’26 Editor-in-chief Eleanor Haile ’27 Asst. Ed.-in-chief Associate Editor Dewitt T. Puckett ’25 Wit and Humor Shelia Officer ’29 Social Amy Shipley ’28 Class Hallie Ray ’25 Faculty John J. Bell ’26 Exchange Hendon Johnston ’26 Athletic Thos. L. Passons English Business Department James D. Miller ’27 Business Manager Jack Morrison ’26 Assistant Subscription rates $1.50 per year PUBLISHED SEMI-MONTHLY THE ORACLE With this Description the Tech Oracle begins its second term as the official publication of the Tech student body. This paper was created near the close of the school last year, and with the limited time then at hand the staff of 1924 could not hope to establish a paper that would carry with it all the prestige and influence that rightly belongs to a school journal. But in spite of the handicap under which they labored our illustrious predecessors met their task with such courageous and concentrated efforts that, within the short space of one month, the Oracle was established on a firm working basis and had so endeared itself to both faculty and students that its continuation was assured. The foundation has been well laid but to the staff of 1925 falls the colossal task of continuing and improving the work so nobly begun. In beginning we realize the enormity of the work before us, but we are encouraged by the fact that no more loyal and enthusiastic student body ever existed than that which now rallies around our Alma Mater. We ask the cooperation and support of every loyal Tech student in our climb up the hitherto unexplored heights of scholastic journalism and in return we assure you a first class paper, representative of every phase of our school life –a paper by Tech students, for Tech. Henry L. Barger of the class of 1924 is the Republican nominee for the lower house of the State Legislature from Rhea and Meigs counties Mr. Barger spent three years in Tennessee Tech. He came here a stranger. He left with the highest regard of the people of Cookeville, and of his fellow students Mr. Barger was active in the local Sunday school work and for a time taught the young men’s class at the Church of Christ. He was a good student and in student activities had no superior. He repeated elected to the Y.M.C.A. presidency; was often president of the Upper Cumberland Literary Societies and twice represented that society in the annual debate being a member of the winning team of 1023 the first Upper Cumberland victory in six years. He was manager of the football team in 1923 and was pronounced one of the best the school ever had. Mr. Barger held other responsible positions and made good in them all. The editorial staff of this paper is democratic but it isn’t too narrow to appreciate character and ability. Hence we do not hesitate to express the opinion that Henry Barger would be an ornament to the legislature. He is publicity and privately clean; he industrious and thorough; he is cool, calm, and deliberate. The Oracle hopes that the General Assembly of 1925 will number Mr. Barger among its members. SEND IT IN If you have a bit of news— Send it in; Or a joke that will amuse— Send it in A story that is true— An incident that is new— We want to hear from you— Send it in; If it’s only worth the while— Nevermind about the style— Send it in; ISBELL MARTIN A marriage of much interest was that of Miss Mary Isbell and Mr. William H. Martin, which occurred at Jackson on October 2 while the bride was on a visit with friends. Rev Mr. Jones pastor of the Methodist church at Decaturville, where the bride taught last year, was the officiating minister. Only a few intimate friends of the young couple were present. The bride were a brown satin trimmed in fur with a small brown hat and accessories to harmonize. Mrs. Martin is well known in this city, in the daughter of Mr. W. L. Isbell and was born and reared here. She is a graduate of T.P.I. and has been a very successful teacher since she finished school. Mr. Martin is a prominent lumberman of West Tennessee. They will reside in Battle Springs where the groom owns a plantation. Immediately after the ceremony they left for a Southern motor trio. BELLES LETTRES SOCIETY The Belles Lettres Literary Society is progressing nicely, under the leadership of the president, Miss Clyde Jackson. The Belles Lettres and the Sherwoods had a very interesting joint program on Monday following the opening of school, which was enjoyed by all, especially the music rendered by Miss Ona V. Ellis and Mr. Merrill Hughes. We are glad to announce that we have had eight very promising young ladies to become members of the Belles Lettres Literary Society. Their talent will add much to the society and help make it a success in the future. We are glad to have so many of the old members back and the spirit in which they are entering the work indicates a most successful year. Our second program was very short because of the business we had to attend to. The following officers were elected: Vice president, Ona V. Ellis Chaplain, Daily Starnes Sergeant-at-arms, Arrie Bohannon. Critic, Myrtle Bullock Program committee, Ruby Barksdale, Lola Massa, Alyen Martin Fine officer, Velma Hill The officers that were elected in the Spring for the Fall term were as follows: President Clyde Jackson Secretary, Mabel Cassetty Treasurer, Lucy Whitson. PALLADIAN SOCIETY The Palladian Literary Society launched fort into the new year with a crew of eager, energetic workers, waving high the Wilson Banner and shouting “Onward.” Under the leadership of Miss Amy Shipley, president, they have sailed forth into the clear seas with high hopes and aspirations. Work was begun immediately by putting on a drive for new members, which has been a great success. A number of wide-awake, enthusiastic, new students have already have been admitted to the society. The weekly meetings have been held regularly and each time a delightful program has been rendered. One of the best programs being that given on the occasion of the joint meeting of the Palladians and Upper Cumberlands. On Friday evening, September 26, a Get Acquainted party was given in the main building by the Palladians and Upper Cumberlands for the entertainment of new students. The halls and auditorium were decorated in black and gold, the society colors. A stunt program was the principal feature of the evening. It was full of “pep” and fun. In entering upon this new year the enthusiasm of the Palladians seems unbounded and it is the aim and aspiration of the society to be worthy of the banner it now holds and to strive earnestly to make this a most successful year. Y.M.C.A. The Y.M.C.A. met in the education room of main building on Monday afternoon, September 22, 1924. At this meeting Bryce Stone served as temporary chairman and John J. Bell as clerk and the following were elected as officers: Jas. D. Miller, president. Ban McDearman, vice-president Ed Hudgens, secretary and treasurer. C.W. Davis, reporter. More interest and enthusiasm were shown at this meeting than at any meeting in the history of the organization, evidenced by the fact that every boy was present who rooms at the dormitories and when the house was open for new members came with their dollars and had their names enrolled. Every one pledged their support to this organization this year, and as a result of this cooperation we expect much effective work this year. FACULTY CORNER We are glad to give this part of our paper over to our faculty. We shall from time to time publish such matter as the various teachers will hand us. This section will be called “Faculty Corner.” The editor of this department hereby invites the teachers to furnish plenty of material o make this the best department of all. President Smith says, “With the publicity the ‘Oracle’ has there is no reason why it should not be one of the best school papers.” Mr. Kittrell is so busy electioneering for President of Third Year College class that he does not talk much about other things, but has been kind enough to give the following encouragement: “The Tech Oracle promised to be the greatest school paper in the state. I am judging by the Descriptions that have come out.” The Dean, who is always ready to help a good cause, gives the following thoughts about the work at Tech: The Tennessee Polytechnic Institute has opened what promises to be the most prosperous year in its history. The enrollment with the first year eliminated is not much below what it was last year, including the first year. The college department is larger by far than in any former year. “The percentage of students coming from outside of Putnam county is much greater this year than any year in the past. “The institution is beginning to take on a real college atmosphere being dominated now by mature students. The general tone of the school is excellent. “Students are being enrolled almost every day and there are others yet to come. In fact, after Christmas and during the Spring term, the enrollment will be swelled by many dozens. Those who have watched the growth of the Tennessee Polytechnic Institute from 1916 when it had 120 in the 8th grade 169 in high school, and 11 in the college department, realize the real rapid growth and the material change in the student body. The school has been a going institution from the beginning, and is still such. Many high schools have been established in the Upper Cumberland section which are now becoming feeders for this and other institution, and with the awakening of the educational institutions throughout the state, a general increase in the enrollment will take place from year to year. “The future of the Tennessee Polytechnic Institute is bright.” Miss Huffman, who was with us last year, has demonstrated that she means nothing but hard work. (Proof: Read the sign on the door of D.A. Dept.) Miss Rose, who was a former student of Tech, has not become accustomed to the surroundings well enough to express her opinion. However, from her ability to police the halls at noon we judge that she is endowed with that wonderful gift called “discipline.” Y.W.C.A. The services of the Y.W.C.A. are being carried on in a very pleasing manner. We have morning watch every morning and on Wednesday evenings special programs are given. A number of the new girls have become members and every one hopes to make this one of the most successful years the T.P.I. association has ever had. Plans are being made to send a number of delegates to the Southern conferences at Blue Ridge, North Carolina, this year. Our conference representatives of last year, Misses Clyde Jackson and Auby Scott, reported a wonderful trip and received instructions which they hope to use in improving the local organization during the coming year. The Y.W.C.A. cabinet consists of the following girls: President, Clyde Jackson. Vice-president, Gorda Carrington. Secretary-treasurer, Auby Scott Program committee, Clara Bilbrey, Ruth Quarles, Mabel Cassety. The Y.M.C.A. and Y.W.C.A. conduct Vesper services in the auditorium of the main building every Sunday afternoon at five o’clock. Everyone is cordially invited.