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Volume 001, Description 05 of The Semi-Monthly Tech Oracle student newspaper. Transcript:  TECH ORACLE Q.M. SMITH, Unanimously Reelected President of Tennessee Polytechnic Institute. Election Good for Three Years. Q.M. Smith has been elected to succeed himself as President of the Tennessee Polytechnic Institute. Mr. Smith has served this institution well in the capacity of President, and we predict a continued growth and development of this great institution of learning. The institution has a record breaking summer school this year, having broken all former records of enrollment. A new feature next year at this school will be an addition all year of college which will make T.P.I. a three year instead of a two year college as heretofore. This will be followed by the fourth year as soon as practical and well afford an opportunity to the old students who have had only two years college to re-enter and complete college. Already we have heard of a number was thought their school days over at T.P.I. but on account of this additional year are coming back next year. Tenn-Tech is fast becoming a leading of the state. PARENT-TEACHERS GIVE PROGRAM The Student body enjoyed a most pleasant program rendered by the Parent-Teacher’s Association June 19, in the T.P.I. auditorium. Mrs. Watson of Washington, D.C, the National Secretary and Mrs. Haile of Memphis, the State President, gave interesting talks on the organization and presented many helpful ideas on organizing the rural communities. Mrs. Oliver, Chairman of the Fourth Congressional District and Mrs. Barbour, President of the local organization, were prestnt. Mrs. Lucas a noted pianist, played two very interesting pieces, after which the house was opened to discussion in regard to work in different communities. Then a delightful luncheon was served by the home economics class. At 1:00 they again assembled and engaged in community singing, which was followed by addresses from Mr. Q.M. Smith, Mr. McClannahan, Mr. Overall, Miss Jobe, Mrs. Eperson, and Mr. Gipson. By special request, Mrs. Lucas again rendered some numbers which were very entertaining. The house was opened for questions and several questions of particular interesting were answered by Mrs. Watson. This was followed by short farewell addresses by Mrs. Watson and Mrs. Haile. Pickett County Club Pickett county is represented this summer in T.P.I. by five teachers, as follows:; J.D. Cargyle, alias Judge Casey, Dimmer or Crookey. He is thirty four years of age, and has spent about fifteen in the school room. Mr. Cargyle lives three miles north of Byrdstown on the Byrdstown Albany pike. He is married and is the father of four children which he supports by teaching, farming and acting as county register. When he is not busy with these various tasks he will be found in summer school at T.P.I. Mr. Cargyle is located () for the next school year at the Green Briar School in Pickett county. Houston Huddleston is twenty eight years old and has been teaching since 1924. Mr. Huddleston has not been successful in the field of matrimony as Mr. Cargile, but hopes to be in the near future. He divides his time with teaching, farming and attending summer school. He lives three miles West of Byrdstown on the Livingston pike. Mr. Huddlesston will teach this year at Bethsada on the Overton and Pickett county line. Ben Elder is twenty two years old single and expects to stay that way. Ben has taught school two years. He will not teach this year due to the fact that he has no certificate. Mr. Elder is a quiet home loving boy and divides his time between reciting in the morning and singing “Home, Sweet Home” in the afternoon. He will be found in the Pickett county high school for the year of 1924-45. George C. Bertram is twenty-one years of age and the Old Bachelor of the delegation. He has taught only one year and expects to teach only one more. Then he intends to pack his belongings in a knapsack and take his dog and gun and spend the rest of his life hunting and trapping in the mountains of eastern Pickett county. Mr. Bertram will teach at Bloomington school in Pickett county. Last but not least comes Mr. Gid L Hassler, who is only nineteen years young. He has only taught one school. Through no fault of his he still single. Mr. Hassler is the ladies’ man of the Pickett county delegation. By the end of the first week of school he knew every girl in school by her first name. He never has less than two love affairs on his heart and worse than ever insists on telling them to his room mate. Mr. Hassler is the principal of the Love Lady elementary school for 1924-5. Some people think of Pickett county as a place where the old fashioned backwoods-mountaineer spends his time hunting, fishing, and making moonshine. Whether or not this is true there are many other things to know about this small mountain county. Ninety per cent of the teachers of Pickett county belong to the State Teachers’ Association. It has a first class High School. Byrdstown the county seat, is connected with Livingston and also Clinton county, Kr., by a hard road. Plans are being made to build a road to the Fentress county lines. We may not be as far advanced now as some other counties but the natural reserved and native ability will some day make Picket county the “Gar’den Spot of Tennessee.” Y.M. AND Y.W.C.A. We note with pleasure the splendid attitude and interest of the student body and especially the rural teachers toward the work of this organization. In reviewing the work for the summer term some of the regular meetings have been omitted due to other activities and programs of the various churches in town. The first meeting held immediately after registration, was carried out with the usual Christian fellowship which is characteristic of Tech students. The program consisted of a welcome address by the president, student council, a discussion of present community needs religiously and the future Y.M. and Y.W.C.A. at Tennessee Polytechnic Institute by Mr. Luther C. Harris. All thoroughly enjoyed the talk. The result of this program was most noticeable by the desire of new students to become acquainted with each other and the great cause of the Y.M. and Y.W.C.A. as well as the cause of T.P.I. to foster education in the Upper Cumberland communities. This cause we believe is nearest to the heart of each and every rural teacher in this school. The “T” Club The “T” Club met and organized at the beginning of the summer school. The membership of this club is composed of those students who are attending summer school and have at some time received a letter. Or letters, from this institution in either baseball, basket ball or football. The following officers were elected: President, Lewis Loftis; Secretary Treasurer, Rose Dow; Reporter, Lora Billingsley. Other members of the club are: Lucy Greenwood, Lydia Wheat, Amy Shipley, Emmett Smartt, Alva Starnes, Albert Johnson. Those receiving letters for basketball are: One letter: Lucy Greenwood, ’24; Lydia Wheat ’24, Rose Dow ’24, Emmett Smartt ’23. Two letters: Lora Billingsley 21, 22, and 23. Baseball, one letter: Emmett Smartt ’28, Albert Johnson, ’24. Football, one lette: Alva Starnes ’24. Three letters: Emmett Smartt ’22, ’23, and 24. THE BARBARIANS Our organization is composed of those students whose counties do not have a number large enough to organize. They call us “the Barbarians,” but we are proud to call ourselves Tennesseans. Our enrollment is as follows: Alfrad Edmonds, Bledsoe; Besise Montgomery, Bledsoe; Bell Heifner, Bradley, Jessie Pair, Bradley; Kathleen Brock, Bradley; Francis Huffman, Bedford; Josh Brown, Clay; Fay Smith, Cumberland; Nina Griffin, Cumberland; Slema McLarty, Cumberland; Miss Nannie Dunbar, Cumberland; Elsie Henderson, Sadie Metcalf, Grundy; Ruby McKeel, Humphreys; Mary Helen Armstrong, Laura Curtis, Lewis; Daisy Leonard, Marshall; Noive Short, Maury; Robley Jobe, Montgomery; Mrs. Mattie E. Cooper, Dixie Alley, () Morgan; Herbert Jeffers, Scott; Irene Paschall, Hattie Terry, Katherine Neal Smith; Ariouine Piarsall, Warren. The following officers were elected: Robley Jobe, President; Irene Pascholl, Secretary; Ruby McKeel, Reporter. TECH ORACLE Published semi-monthly by the student body of the Tennessee Polytechnic Institute, Cookeville, Tennessee. KANGAROO COURT NEWS. Geo. C. Bertram The Kangaroo Court has been a decided success during the Summer term. The office of Judge has been occupied by two of the most competent men in the dormitories. Hon. J.D. Cargile of Pickett County and the Hon. W.C. Davis of the good county of Jackson. Mr. Luther Harris of Overton County has held the office of Attorney General for the term, and has discharged the duties of that office in an honest, straight forward way which has been a source of terror for evil doers and at the same time a source of comfort and joy to the honest, peace loving students in the dormitories. Mr. Paul J. Moore of Putnam County has been High Sheriff for this term and has won the admiration of all in discharging his duties in a careful manner which was offensive to none but at the same time, firm and uncompromising with the culprit. The first case to come before the Court was that of Luther C. Harris vs John Bell and Carson Harris for house breaking and attempted of murder. Hon. J.D. Cargile presided. Mr. J.L McDowell represented the defendants. The counsel for the defense entered a plea of of guilty on the grounds of insanity. After a trial which proved that the defendants hit Mr. Harris with a tin cup and various other things while he was in his own room; the Jury disregarded the plea of insanity and returned a verdict of guilty. The Judge then ordered the Sheriff to give each of the men five licks with the straps. The Sheriff executed this order with great enthusiasm. The next case to come before the Court was that of John J. Bell vs Luther Harris for assault and battery and attempt of murder. The regular Judge occupied the bench. The prosecution was represented by W.C. Davis while J.L. McDowell defended. The defendent was found not guilty. The most conspicuous case for this term was that of Mrs. Morton ya A.C. Whitefield charged with larceny. The counsel for both sides put forth their efforts and in the arguments that followed, the audience sat spellbound and listened to perhaps the greatest flow of oratory ever heard in Kangaroo Court. In spite of the almost superhuman efforts put forth by the defense, the Jury returned a verdict of guilty and the defendants got six licks with the straps. The next case that come within the Jurisdiction of this Court was of a civil nature. Mr. Cargile brought suit against Mr. Gid L. Hassler for the collection of a note, the face value of which was ten cents. Before this case came to trial, Mr. Ben Elder used all of his great persuasive power to bring about a peaceful solution of this case but without avail. Hon. W.C. Davis presided over the Court, Mr. John J. Bell represented Mr. Cargile and the defense was represented by McDowell and Upton. After the evidence had been presented the Judge decided to withhold his decision until the next morning. After a night of deep deliberation the Judge handed down the decision that the note was valid and that Mr. Hassler must pay the debt. In deciding this case Mr. Davis also gave the decision that technical points of law could be ignored in Kangaroo Court if it is necessary in order that “right shall prevail.” Court convened June 30th, and tried the following: John Bell vs Luther Harris on charge of pouring water on his bed, the trial resulted in a hung Jury. The following sentences were handed down: Geo. C. Burtram three straps for contempt. C.W. Davis Luther Harris, Jno. Bell, one strap each for contempt. FACULTY CORNER We are glad to give this part of our paper over to our faculty. We wish to thank those who have so generously contributed. Dean Smith says, “The summer School of 1924 is composed of the highest type of manhood and womenhood both from a moral and an intellectual standpoint ever assembeled at the Tennessee Polytechnic Institute and is unsurpassed by any other like gathering in the State. A high class of work has been done from the “word go,” and the faculty is well pleased with the Institution. Mr. McClamahan wishes to make known the fact that the Education Department is full and overflowing. Most of the classes have been divided and some new ones started. There are four teachers for the department this summer. Miss Huffman states that she has a full department in Domestic Arts and all her classes are doing excellent work. Mr. J.M. Hatfield says, “we have the best looking girls the uglest men, and on the whole, the most earnest and hardworking body of students of any summer school ever held.” Miss Voegele makes known the fact that her classes in Domestic Science are doing excellent work. The class in "School Lunch” is serving lunches to the students at cost this summer. Also lunch was served to the visitors of the meeting held by the Parent Teachers Association at this place, Friday June 20. About thirty five guests were present. Both teachers are students enjoyed the work very much. Miss Bryan says she has no special report this time, as her name is always getting mixed up with Charlie Branhams and Charlie is not in school now. So, she does not think it necessary that she make a report. President Smith says this is the best summer school he has ever known and that there is a greater number of men and women who are working towards a definite goal than has ever assembled at Tennessee Polytechnic Institute previous to this year. SHERWOOD LITERARY SOCIETY The Sherwod iLterary Society met to organize for the summer school on Friday afternoon, June 6, 1924. The Officers elected for the ensuing term were John L. McDowell, President; W.G. Whiteaker, Secretary; Luther C. Harris, Treasurer and A.C. Whitefield, Chaplain. The Society opened its work for the summer term with a good percentage of the regular membership present. In addition the Society has been favored at each meeting by the presence of several visitors and members of our generous rival Society, the Upper Cumberlands. Visitors from the rival camp are accorded the same hearty welcome that the Sherwoods extend to all. We have also been especially pleased to have many of the teachers from schools of Putnam and surrounding counties attend our programs. An effort has ben made by the program committee to arrange programs of general interest and that can be duplicated in rural schools. It is hoped that by this means some new ideas of society organization may be carried out by T.P.I. by the visiting teachers. Heretofore neither of the societies has carried on its regular organization during the summer term owing to the small number of members attending the summer school. This year, however, during the Spring term some of the old memebrs who were going to attend summer school, resolved to keep the regular organization going. The result has been encourages and much interest has been aroused. The success of the undertaking was largely made possible by the generous approval and commendation of President Smith and the hearty cooperation of our faculty sponsor, Prof. Chas. McClanahan, of the Department of Education and Psychology. The Society has been strengthened greatly by the addition of several new members, among them being Mr. C.W. Davis, member of the faculty of the Gainesboro High School last year and who plans to enter the Institute Department of T.P.I. in September and Mr. L.O. Upton, who was a member of the Intercollegiate debating team of Burritt, College the past year. Putnam County Putnam county has from the very beginning, contributed more than any other county to make the Tennessee Polytechnic Institute what it is today. It was a small band of loyal citizens of Putnam county who first originated the idea of such a school and began the first for its establishment at this place. It was Putnam county’s representative, the Hon. Elmer L. Wirt, who carried the fight through the legislature in 1925. It was the County Court of Putnam county that donated the Campus and buildings to the State in 1916. From that time till the present Putnam county has contributed a large percentage of the student body. This summer the delegation of teachers of the rural schools of Putnam county attending the summer school is especially fine. Around ninety per cent of the teachers are in attendance. Among the prominent teachers of the county attending are Mrs. J.M. Hatfield Miss Minnie McGlasson and Mr. Lawis Loftis of the Cookeville City School, Mr. Chester Patton and Emmet Smartt of Baxter and Miss Ella Crownover and Miss Nannie Henry, of the Monterey High School, and others. There are also many Putnam county students taking courses for advance credits during the summer term. Several are planning to graduate at the end of the summer school or to qualify for the college entrance requirements. The Putnam county delegation organized for the summer term by electing the following officers: Mr. Lewis Loftis, President; Miss Della Lemons, Sec. Treas.; James P. Buck, reporter; Mr. Morgan Long, Sergeant at arms and Mr. Emmett E. Smartt, Cheer Leader. BELLES LETTRES LITERARY SOCIETY During the spring term of 1924 the Belles Lettres suggested that the societies should meet during the summer session, as in the regular school year. The Belles Lettres had a call meeting the first week of school to elect officers for the summer. The program committee met and planned a program for the first Monday of the term. Much interest was manifested at the first meeting, and it has been steadily growing every since. The society has met every Monday at 3:45. Programs of the highest type have been rendered, which have fully suggested the meaning of the name of the society. Belles Lettres means polite litearture or works of literary art showing grace and imagination, as poetry, drama, fiction and essays; humanities; also, the study and criticism of literature. Much good has been derived from the work done this year under the leadership of our capable president, Mrs. Jewell Johnson. The Society as a whole feels that the Belles Lettres will always continue their meetings during the summer schools. The Belles Lettres who were here last spring have entered wholeheartedly into the work this summer. We were very glad to have the following old members who were not here last year to be with us again during the summer, Misses Gladys Bohannon, Bessie Gentry, Edna Hill, Stella Huddleston, Rnth Irwin, Sarah Martha Tarner, Notie McCormick, Katherine Neal, Hattie Terry, Chloris and Sula Wassom. These people have proven that they enjoy the work and cooperation of the Belles Lettres Literary Society of Tennessee Tech. Although a large per cent of the new summer school students are teachers, and expect to be in school only a short time during he year, some have seen fit to join our band. They are: Mrs. Hattie Roberts, Misses Dixie Alley, Maud Baker, Kittie Lou Fisk, Pauline Gamble, Belle Heifner, Maud Johnson, Mary Ruth Lowry. Gladys McCulley, Jesse Pair, Avo Sells, Elizabeth Tardy and Blanche Tipton. These ladies may not be with us any more until next summer, but we feel sure that they will be glad to come back to T.P.I. knowing that they have a home in a society wehre they have a host of sisters who are proud of them. “This paper says that we are what we eat.” “Then I narrowly escaped being a bad egg this morning.” Doctor: “I have to report, sir, that you are the father of triplets.” Politician: “Impossible! I’ll demand a recount.” Bees don’t whine; they hum while working and how they cooperate! Results, honey. Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves or we know where we can find some one who does. A good book is a good friend particularly if it is a Bank book. “As they took their seats in the box at the theatre, the Dr. asked his wife: “Did you notice that lovely girl in the pretty fur coat waiting in the lobby?” “What,” she replied, “that fussy thing with the false curls rouged face, imitation mink for and soiled gloves? No, I didn’t notice her; why? FENTRESS CLUB We are the smallest organization, having the lucky number of five. We are very weak, but are out to make life as sweet and pleasant as possible, to both ourselves and ones with whom we are associated. Each of us has ideals which can be attained only thru hard work and sacrifice. We chose Eugene Wood, of Boatland, a young man of sterling character and ability, ofr our chairman. He is carrying the limit of four subjects with the Junior Class for the Summer term. Mr. Wood expects to finish high school next year, then try a few years at college. Miss Blanche Tipton, our able and accomplished Reporter, comes from Jamestown. She is only starting on her High School career, but expects to finish after a few years teaching. Miss Annie Lee Boles, one of our Fentress Countians of whom we are very proud, has been attending T.P.I. regularly for the two previous spring and summer terms. She is from Boatland and is a member of the Senior Class. Miss Boles expects to return to T.P.I. next year and take up College work. Mr. Edgar Williams, a noble and sympathetic young man, comes from the much talked of Pall Mall. He was in T.P.I. for the regular term, and carried off the honor as leader of the Sophomore Class. Mr. Williams says he expects to stay with T.P.I. until he gets a degree. Miss Eunice Minor of Wilder is a “top notcher” in the Junior Class. She is almost a stranger in our county, having moved up there last October from Birmingham, Ala., but have learned to love her. Too much good cannot be said of her. Fentress county has some four of five graduates from T.P.I., among whom are Mr. J. Benton Cantrell, Miss Elsie Little and Miss Mable Evans. Mr. Cantrell and Miss Little have been teaching since finishing school. Miss Evans is attending college in Alabama where she expects to take her degree. Fentress county has been behind for a number of years with her roads and schools but we have finally awakened to the fact that good roads and schools are necessary for the development of a county. We now have six High and Junior High Schools well distributed over the county. Where roads permit the consolidation movement is under way and in its youth has proven a great success. Fentress county is also known historically, being the home of the ancestors of Mark Twains and Alvin C. York, the World War hero. Jamestown, our county seat, is the Obedstown spoken of in Mark Twain’s writings. UPPER CUMBERLAND LITERARY SOCIETY The Upper Cumberland Literary Society has continued to grow until now we have over a hundred loyal members. Until the last two years we were handicapped, because we did not have enough members to carry on the work of a strong organization successfully. However, we have constantly kept our motto in mind that “Determination is Success” and now we have one of the best literary societies in school. During the last two years we have been getting our part of new members. A good proof of that is that six of our number, Messrs. Barger, Bracy, Hitwood, Jenkins, Smartt and Taylor graduated from the Institution last year. The Upper Cumberland Society has advanced until the year ’23 and ’24 hs proven to be the most successful year in its history. In the annual debate between the Sherwood and Upper Cumberland’s, we were ably represented by Henry Barger and Benton Carr, and though we lost the decision, we feel that each member was benefited by the splendid example set by these two men; they worked earnestly and denied themselves many pleasures that they might other wise enjoy in order to be loyal to the society. At the next meeting after the debate, we gave them a unanimous standing vote of thanks to show our appreciation for their untiring work. In the Declamation Contest between the two societies, we were represented by Paul Moore and Ban McDearman. Mr. Moore won the metal. One of our members Mr. Noel Rickman won the Athletic medal. The scholarship and Math medals were both won by Mr. Harry Jenkins. And now the dream of all loyal members has come true. One has to look in the auditorium to see the gold and black proudly floating on both Wilson Banners. We are not over confident because we were victorious, for we realize that a good society lost. We expect to put forth greater efforts next year than ever before. The Upper Cumberlands have organized for the summer term, and under the leadership of John Bell, some interesting programs are being given. We are very glad indeed to welcome Summer School students to our meetings. We especially invite all to come back next fall and become a member of one of these splendid Societies. The Upper Cumberland’s and Pollaclians extend a hearty welcome to any one desiring to do some real literary work. WHITE COUNTY CLUB The White county Club was duly organized at the beginning of summer school. The club consists of twenty one members. Maude Baker, Janie Borden, John Bell, Mary Bryan, Pearl Brown, Anna Elrod, Ruth Erwin, Paulme Gambol, Kittie Lou Fisk, Verla Hennessee, Clara Hudgens, Mrs. William Hutson, Chas. B. Johnson, Mary Ruth Lowery, Jewell Lee, Elizabeth Lee, J.L. McDowell, Bessie Snodgrass, James Snodgrass, Pasco Tollison, Anna Mae Williams. The following officers were elected: James Snodgrass, Pres.; Ruth Erwin, Vice Pres.; Elizabeth Lee, Sec. Treas. And reporter; John Bell, Yell Leader, Charles Johnson, Sergt. At arms; Mr. Thomas L. Passon, Sponsor You see that White county is represented by old maids, flappers, marired men and bachelors. We are indeed proud that we have such a great number all teachers, most of whom are graduates of White county High School and are taking advanced work. Quite a few are here to specialize in one of the four departments. The Wite county delegation as a whole is proving itself an asset rather than a liability. This is made possible by the fact that some of its representatives appear to be living up on love thus counterbalancing the loss which would naturally follow the activity of a few members whose function is principally the consumption of food. The names are withheld to secure the safety of the editor. White county shines where-ever she may be. With brains of more abundance than leaves on the trees. Of our looks its needless to say, This you will notice if you’ll only look our way; White county can never be beat, For we have made many take their seat. If you don’t believe us we are ready for trying, And very soon you’ll feel yourself dying. We came here with a very high opinion of this own and school and we can truthfully say that our opinion has not been lowered in the least but that we have higher aspirations than ever ebfore. We very much appreciate the kindness shown us by the splendid faculty, the matron of the girls dormitory and the student body. We feel that Tennessee Polytechnic Institute is a great institution for education. We feel that we are more capable of rendering the service of which rural communities are in need because of our attendance here. We wish our many acquaintances here to feel that they have a hearty welcome to our county. JACKSON COUNTY We have a large number of summer school students in the Tennessee Polytechnic Institute. Jackson county students met for organization immediately following the beginning of the term. The following officers were elected: C.W. Davis President; A.C. Whitefield, Vice President; Ethel Anderson, Secretary and Reporter; Alice Elizabeth Tardy, Assistant Reporter. Our delegation consists of twenty-six students, ranking next in number to Putnam county. That we excel in quality of course goes without saying. The following is our enrollment; Ina Allen, Ethel Anderson, Mabel Cassity, Alberta Cassity, C.W. Davis, Lillie Fox, Zora Fox, Loraine Fox, Lottie Harley, Lillie Harley, Rubin McCoin, Iva McCoin Ruby Montgomery, Ruth Quaries, Hallie Reeves, Christine Settle, Annie Sadler, Alice Elizabeth Tardy, Sallie Van Hooser, Nannie Van Hooser, Sella Wassom, Chloris Wassom, Ethel Wheeler. A.C. Whitefield, Cora Welt, Otha Smith. About fifty per cent of the Jackson students are taking college work. The teachers of our county are awakening to a realization of the necessity of a higher education and are striving day by day to obtain wisdom. Our chief interest is centered in the rural schools, because Jackson county future depends upon the efficiency of these schools. Jackson county is blessed with a large number of teachers. Many of them are individually possessed of considerable avoirdupois among whom are to be found Wilson Davis, Christine Settle and Otha Smith. Overton County Overton county representatives are to be found everywhere. They are capable of occupying any position from the governor’s chair to the nt oycunyt county jails. Twenty-five Overton countians are here in summer school. Practically all of them are planning to go back into the rural schools in the mountains. We are very proud of these teachers. It is to teachers of this type that we look for leadership. We are looking forward to the day when the progressive program which is being fostered by the teachers Asosciation. The worthy Superintendent and board will make it possible to reward these deserving teachers. Another thing for which they are to be commended is the fact that every one belongs to the Overton County Teacher’s Association. This record is probably unequaled by any other delegation. The members of the delegation are as follows: Velma Murphy, Chairman; Overton Upton, Secretary and Treasurer; Luther C. Harris, Reporter; Uldine Zachry, Velta Bowers, Challis Bowers, Maggie Green, Carson Harris, Charlie Hawkins, Rosa Reynolds, Josie Howard, Julia Rogers, Etta Ryann, Elils Webb, Ellis Breeding, Verna Huddleston, Martha Carmack Ava Sells, Hattie Roberts, Delta Hawkins, Claudie Lea, Beulah Milligan, Pearl Bowman, Helen Stonecipher. RECREATION HOUR A great addition to the social life in the dormitories is the recreation hour which is held on the campus after the evening mail. Miss Jobe, the instructor of Physical Education, directs the evening’s amusement which is entered into with much enthusiasm.

Volume 001, Description 02 of The Semi-Monthly Tech Oracle student newspaper. Transcript: THE SEMI-MONTHLY TECH ORACLE Our Alma Mater We are pleased to review our school since the present graduating class of 1924 has been here. Six years has made a great difference. In 1918 when the class of 1924 began, the school plant consisted of three buildings, the main building, much smaller than it is now, and what is now the two boys dormitories. The student body numbered 250 and the college graduating class of ’24 looks back over these years it can think of only two important things that were here when it sprang into existence. These two were Mr. A.W. Smith’s department of History and Herschel’s department of “Applied Domestic Science.” Perhaps the reason for the permanency of these two is the superiority of each in his field over any who might try to fill the places. these two remain but the present class has helped welcome all other members of the faculty. Only one other class can remember Mr. Early, Mr. Sisk and Miss Robinson. No other class can lay claim to Mr. Daniels, Mr. Lowery, Mr. Netto, Miss Brandiewie and Mr. Barnett. Miss Smith, Mr. Johnson, Mr. West, Mr. Fisher, Mr. Kerr, Mr. Ring, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Davidson, Mr. Clardy, Mr. Rogers, Mr. Owens, Miss Dunn, Miss Thomason and Miss Leonard, now Mrs. Conry, and many others have all come and gone under its regime. The mechanics buildings, the agricultural houses, including the paltry yards and the dairy barn, the main building addition, and the girls dormitory have all been built since 1918. The campus has developed from a mere “splotch” of ground to its present splendid condition mainly under the wise direction of Mr. Conry. The library under Mr. Passons has grown from 900 volumes to 3000 volumes. Many other reforms have been brough about. A school spirit has been really developed. A “Dynamo” has died, () but an “Oracle” has sprung up. In fact, we challenge any school to present a record of growth as great as that of Tennessee Tech. We are here to stay, here to grow, and we are issuning warning to the schools above us to clear the track for the “Coming School of the State.” The Class of ’24 we feel sure is proud indeed to soon be alumni of T.P.O. and the other classes are also anxiously looking forward to the time when they, too, can be alumni. Our advice to any young man or young woman wanting to go to a real school “pull off your hat and hop right in the line” and get a claim on what will someday be the state’s leading college We find the growth more pronounced than the past and in a few such periods of growth, Tennessee Polyechnic Institute will be on top, Tech’s Growing Athletic Aerial Cumberland University played two games on the Tech diamond last week, one Wednesday, the other Friday. In the first game Cumberland made a race track of the satchels and counted ten runs in the fourth before they were returned. They found little trouble in pounding “Kildee” Anderson’s slants to all parts of the garden. The slaughter began in the fourth and Anderson was knocked completely off the mound. Summer came in and was also knocked for a number of hits, which netted runs. “Jimmie” Clark toop up pitching duties in the last stanza but too late to be much use. Tech’s runs came at different times in the slug fest, one being made by Rickman in the sixth, and the other by Shipley who scored from second on Fowler Clark’s double to deep left. Cumberland used three pitcher to quell battling rallies which threatened to break out during the game. The score for the first game has not been settled, some mathematicians say 19 to 2 and some 22 to 2. The second bame was a real ball game until the sixth, “Bug Buff” was hurling for Tech and Lynch for the Bull Dogs. Tech ran in two runs in the fifth and had the Bull Dogs two to one. Let’s stop here and say two scores are enough to win any ball game. Tech should have won, but fate decided otherwise. Cumberland scored four runs in the first of the sixth. This was the Alpha of the Omega, as the Red Bull Dogs continued to run in scores until the end. The Tech boys did not have a chance after Buff’s arm gave out. The game was turned into a batting practice for Cumberland. Jimmie Clark slapped out a sizzling single in the fifth, knocking in Summer and Puckett, which ended Tech’s scoring. The game ought to have ended two to one, Tech leading. Tech is sadly in need of a twirling staff. Tech does not have the number of pitchers needed and at least two more good ones that can be depended upon to win are needed. In the last game with Cumberland Tech was robbed of a good numbers of good hits. Malone robbed a child of misfortune in the person age of Fowler Clark of a delicious larrup to the recesses of deep left. Malone came up and made a shoe string clutch which he had no license to do. The duplicate of this was when Board, second baseman for the Bull Dogs, stole a hit from Jimmie Clark, the ball passed over second on a line drive, but Board pull a grandstand and cheated the scoreboard. Rickman and the other players were robbed by the horse shoe catches of the “Would be lawyers.” Coach Overall is perfecting plans for a track team next year. All boys that think they can run will be given a chance to show their stuff. There is no reason why Tech shouldn’t develop some Charlie Paddocks or Joie Pays’, They are here I the rough but they can be polished up and the track teams of U.T. Vanderbilt and Sewannee will be given a run for their money. There ought to be a few who can do the century in twelve seconds. More students will be given a chance to get into athletics than ever before. Tech should have at least four good tennis courts, with backstops all the way round and good nets provided. A number of good players can be seen in action on the local court which is inadequate for the school’s tennis players. There has been talk that Tech is going to organize a tennis team and go to Cumberland for a match. Cumberland seems to think they can blot out Tech in Tennis, but there are some doubts as to that. Cumberland has four splendid courts which are always occupied by boys who do not have the time for other athletics. Tech will be stronger in ath- () letics next year and more students will be able to take part in one form or another. The students should back Tech and take more interest in the work of the different teams. The old students ought to all the good athletes that come under their sight and when the bell rings for fall term to begin a new era in Tech athletics will be ushered in and a Bigger and Better Tech should be the result. Boost Tech and Boost yourself. Senior College Class The date for the Senior Class picnic has been fixed at May 10, a committee has been appointed on arrangements and preparations are being made for a day of pure enjoyment. The Senior Class has undertaken to sponsor the Commencement edition of the “Tech Oracle. It is intended for this Description to form a class souvenir. It is hoped that the “Oracle” will continue this policy of making each commencement edition a memorial for the graduating class each year. The Senior appreciate the adoption of President Smith of their suggestion for marching out of Chapel. This has done much to relieve the congested condition of the hall, immediately following Chapel. This was the sole purpose of the Seniors in making this suggestion and not to satisfy any feeling of vain dignity, as some of the under classmen have intimated. The program of the Senior Class for Class Day exercises is as follows: Salutation, James P. Buck. Class History, Madeline Jackson. Prophecy, T.E. Crowder. Will, Callie E. Marcom. Memorial Dedication, Pres. H.L. Barger. Valedictory address, Harry H. Jenkins. Sherwood Society The Sherwoods under the leadership of President J.P. Buck, is doing splendid work. President Buck is a Senior at Tennessee Tech. He has a keen appreciation of the need of organization in Society work. Undoubtedly the Society is more nearly fulfilling its mission in preparing its members for good citizenship than ever before. Our attendance is good. The work of the last two meetings consisted mainly of preliminary tryouts of our declaimers. We note with pleasure the progress made by some of our younger members in the art of declaiming. Tech Oracle Published semi-monthly by the student body of the Tennessee Polytechnic Institute Cookeville, Tennessee. Staff Harry H. Jenkins, ‘24 Editor in Chief. Emmett E. Smartt, ‘24 Associate Editor. Jas. P Buck, ’24 Class Editor Luther C. Harris, ‘24 Editor Student Organization Henry L. Barger, ‘24 Faculty Editor. Mable Holladay, ‘24 Exchange Editor. Alex Shipley, ‘25 Athletic Editor. Nellie Anderson, ‘26 Wit and Humor Editor. Juanita Oliver, ‘27 Social Editor. James D. Miller, ‘26 Business Manager. Madeline Jackson, ‘24 Assistant Business Manager. Thos. L. Passons, English Faculty Advisor. Belles Lettres Literary Society The progress of the Belles Lettres Literary Society has been very noticeable this year. The growth bespeaks very strongly the stability of the many members. The program committee has endeavored to plan programs of a constructive and edncational nature. On Monday, April 28th, the Society met in the regular meeting room and the following program was given: Invocation, Nellie Anderson. Reading, Clyde Jackson. Story, Anne Lee Boles. Current Events, Velma—Hill Jokes, Gladys Speck. Report of Critic. After the program the business meeting was held. We received a new member of whom we are proud. We feel that every member is receiving a lasting benefit from the work of the Society which never could be obtained from text books. FRESHMAN HIGH We were disappointed to learn that we could not have a class party or picnic at the close of this term, but our sponsor, Mr. McClanahan, suggested that we save a portion of our dues each year and of graduating from here, leave something permanent by which the large Freshman class ’24 will be remembered. We are very proud of the fact that one of our number, Miss Mary Ellen Shanks, is a contestant for the Essay medal. Although we have been at T.P.I. only a short while, we have learned to love it and want to do our part in making it the best school in the State. Lookout for us Freshmen. We’re growing stronger day by day. And joy to you we’ll lend when we our stunt shall pull class day. JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS The Junior High School Class boasts of being the largest class ever in T.P.I. having eighty-five members. The class boasts not only the quantity of the class but also of the quality. Most of the members have been with this class since the Freshman year, and while a few have dropped out, other have come in. The junior class expects in 1925 to be the largest class ever graduating from T.P.I. Mr. McDowell, the president has succeeded in keeping the Juniors going, altho it was a very difficult task. Miss Huffman, the sponsor, has also done much to make this a successful year for the Juniors. She worked hard to help the Juniors make a success of the Junior-Senior party given Apr. 25th. The Juniors are expecting to finish this year with an excellent program Class Day, and to be the liveliest class in school in 1925. Sophomore High The Sohpomore High School Class is progressing nicely under the leadership of Miss Shelah Officer as president and Mr. S. Lewis Land, of the Manual Arts Department, as sponsor. President Officer has displayed a great executive ability in the management of the class affairs, while Mr. Land has given many helpful suggestions. The Sophomore Class has planned a very interesting program for class day, during commencement week. The nature of the program has not been disclosed, but will be announced later. The Class of ’26 is one of the largest classes in school and is growing larger each term. Upper Cumberland Society The work of the Upper Cumberland Society has advanced until the year ’23 and ’24 has proven to be the most successful year in its history. Each member is always willing and anxious to promote the welfare of this wonderful organization. The Society is living up to the motto that has carried it thus far, “Determination is success.” This Society will be represented in the oratorical contest by at least three of the talented orators of the Society. Paul Moore and Ernest Brooks were selected as the Declaimers and they are determined to see the black and gold stand for the successful efforts of its many members. JUNIOR COLLEGE The Junior High School class boasts of being the largest class ever in T.P.I. having eighty-five members. The class boasts not only the quantity of the class but also of the quality. Most of the members have been with this class since the Freshman year, and while a few have dropped out, others have come in. The junior class expects in 1925 to be the largest class ever graduating from T.P.I. Mr. McDowell, the president has succeeded in keeping the Juniors going, altho it was a very difficult task. Miss Huffman, the sponsor, has also done much to make this a successful year for the Juniors. She worked hard to help the Juniors make a success of the Junior-Senior party given Apr. 25th. The Juniors are expecting to finish this year with an excellent program Class Day, and to be the liveliest class in school in 1925. Sophomore High The Sophomore High School Class is progressing nicely under the leadership of Miss Shelah Officer as president and Mr. S. Lewis Land, of the Manual Arts Department, as sponsor. President Officer has displayed a great executive ability in the management of the class affairs, while Mr. Land has given many helpful suggestions. The Sophomore Class has planned a very interesting program for class day, during commencement week. The nature of the program has not been disclosed, but will be announced later. The Class of 126 is one of the largest classes in school and is growing larger each term. Upper Cumberland Society The work of the Upper Cumberland Society has advanced until the year 23 and ’24 has proven to be the most successful year in its history. Each member is always willing and anxious to promote the welfare of this wonderful organization. The Society is living up to the motto that has carried it thus far, “Determination in success.” This Society will be represented in the oratorical contest by at least three of the talented orators of the Society. Paul Moore and Ernest Brooks were selected as the Declaimers and they are determined to see the black and gold stand for the successful efforts of its many members. Junior College At a recent meeting of the Junior College Class a committee of fifteen was appointed for service during commencement. This committee is to have charge of decorating the auditorium, to act as ushers during the exercises and to give any information that may be required by the visitors on that occasion. We are also completing our plans for a class day program and there is little doubt that this program will uphold the standard set by the class in all previous attempts. We note that the –Class of ’24 is leaving a tree upon the campus as a memorial, and wish to commend them for their devotion. Other classes would do well to continue the monuments to beautify our campus. Miss Anna Del Harp and Miss Susie Copeland who were in school with us last year attended the Sunday School Convention held at the Methodist church April 21-26. Faculty Corner We have gleaned the following for Faculty Cornes this Description. We wish to thank those contributing. Let us urge that the faculty members furnish more suggestions for the next Description. We go upon the hypothesis that knowledge should be dispensed elsewhere than in the class room. Mr. Richmond reports that the most elaborate and extensive plan for commencement that the Institution has ever known is about complete. Commencement activities will begin Friday, May 23rd, and continue until May 28. The complete program is not ready for publication at this time but will follow in the next Description. The baccalaureate sermon will be delivered Sunday, May 25, by Judge C.E. Snodgrass. The commencement address will be given by Dean Malcolmn McDermott, of the Law School of the University of Tennessee. Mr. T.W. Kittrell will be toastmaster of the Alumni Banquet. The program for Class Day is the most extensive and varied one ever planned for that occasion here. It is suggested that it will be wise for the students to get tickets for the Mikado at an early date, because many visitors will want tickets entitling them to choice seats. This opera will be given on the evening of the 27th. Mr. McClannahan makes known the fact that the school picnic will be on May 23rd. This picnic will be likely be on the scenic grounds of Mayland if arrangements can be made for transportation. The prospects for a large attendance at Summer School is the best in the history of the Institution, reports Dean Smith. This is proof of the growing usefulness of the Institution to this section of the State, especially for teachers, as well as ambitious students to become more efficient, and gain additional credits toward graduation. To those who hope to receive the various medals offered in the various contests may be interested to know that these medals have been ordered. We are very gald to report Coach Overall’s Program for Athletics for the coming year. He suggests that there will be the usual schedule of football, basket ball and baseball with the addition of track team and other forms of athletics, which will enable a greater per cent of the students to participate. He thinks the record of the Basketball tournament shows us what can be done by the formation of an association of the schools of the counties around about to participate in an annual affair of this kind, which will include field meet, and other forms of contests. Mr. Overall further announces that such an organization will be perfected next season. Senior High The Senior High Class is very busy at the present time. Plans are being completed for Class Day and Commencement programs. The work of sponsoring the “Mikado” to be given May 27th, is being very efficiently handled by the president and members of the class. The Senior Cooking Class is re-decorating the “Y” Tea Boom to be used as a lunch and rest room for the girls of the school. This will meet a long felt need. In the absence of Mr. Passons, English XII was conducting by Mr. Benton Carr Thursday morning. He handled the work in a very satisfactory manner. Mr. Edd Hudgens is ill at his room in the East Dormitory. Misses Louise Cornwell and Rebecca Johnston visited in Nashville the early part of last week. Miss Willene Grisham has moved to her new home near Burgess Falls. Misses Carlen West Evans and Bill Powell spent Sunday in Bon Air at the home of Miss Powell. Carl Hudson spent the week end in Algood. Palladian Literary Society The Palladian Literary Society is still progressing nicely. The Society will be well represented in the essay contest which is to be held Saturday, May 3rd. Much interest was shown at the last meeting which was held in the auditorium, April 28th. Besides the regular business the following program was given: Reading, Virginia Wilcox. Piano Solo, Willene Grisham. Jokes, Charlotte Watson. Vocal Solo, Thelma Rash. Piano Solo, Mary Ellen Shanks. Vocal Duet, Bill Powell, Madeline Jackson. Reading, Juanita Oliver. Junior Senior Party The Junior High School class entertained the Senior Class with a delightful party Friday evening, April 25th in the T.P.I. auditorium. Progressive conversation and Virginia Reel were the principal enjoyments. The music was furnished by the T.P.I. Orchestra. The Senior colors, crimson and white, were artistically displayed in the refreshments.

Volume 001, Description 01 of The Semi-Monthly Tech Oracle student newspaper. THE SEMI-MONTHLY Tech Oracle SENIOR COLLEGE CLASS The Senior College Class of Tennessee Polytechnic Institute is the largest graduating class in the history of the institution. Several members of the class who lack sufficient credits to graduate in June are planning to graduate at the end of the summer term. The Senior Class has for its very efficient president Henry L. Barger. This is Mr. Barger’s second year in this capacity and he has filled the office with honor and distinction. Our faculty sponsor for this year is Mr. William K. Tipton of the Department of Science. Mr. Tipton is an alumnus of the University of Tennessee and has given us many helpful suggestions as to class activities. The Senior Class has planned an interesting program for class day during Commencement Week. It is planned to make this the most interesting program given by any class in several years. Practically every member of the class will appear on the program. Members of the Senior Class were the recipients of a very pleasant Social given them by the Juniors on Friday evening, April 4th at the Smith Apartments. Everyone was more pleased with the splendid program. The Senior Class has adopted the idea of leaving as a class memorial a tree upon the campus. Accordingly a committee of the class was selected to secure an American elm and set it out on the South end of the Campus. This was done on Tuesday of this week. It is hoped that this precedent will be followed by the graduating classes in succeeding years. Junior-Senior Reception A recent social event of interest to Tech students was the reception given by the Junior College Class on Friday evening, April 4, in honor of the Senior College Class. Those receiving were Mrs. Q.M. Smith and Mr. Kittrell, () class sponsors, assisted by the Officers of the Junior Class; Eugene Collier, President Rose Dow, Vice-Pres, and Donnell Evans, Treasurer. A very interesting program was given: Reading, Villa Carmack. Trombone solo, Gilbert Hatfield Solo dance, Mary Ada Neal Group of songs, Mrs. Q. M. Smith. After the program, the guests gathered in the dining room where a buffet supper awaited them. This is probably the first attempt of any class in T.P.I. to give a formal reception, but the success of this event removes all doubt as to the desirability of such a class function and it is to be hoped that future classes will follow the precedent, thus making it an annual affair. With The Base Ball Team Coach Overall's retinue of baseballers came into Lebanon at 12 o’clock Thursday to battle with the Cumberland Bull Dogs. The team rode a ‘Reo Bus from Nashville so no one can blame them for losing the game. Summer pitched for Tech while Majors pitched for Cumberland. The game was nobody’s for a few innings, but Cumberland lucked one run in the second frame, the score sttod 1-0 against Tech until the fifth inning when the Bull Dogs bunched their hits and ran in six scores, most of which were unearned. The Cumberland men found trouble in hitting the cock-eyed slants of Summer. He walked only three men while Majors walked six. Cumberland 010 063 000-7 T.P.I. 000 000 010-1 Stolen bases, Mooney Moore. Left on bases, Tech 10, Cum. 8, Bases on balls, off Summer 3, off Majors 6. Struck out by Summer, 3 by Majors 6. Time of Game 3:15. In the second game with the Bull Dogs “Big Buff” LaFevers pitched for Tech and Lynch handed out the balls for Cumberland. Cumberland took an early lead and collected two runs in the second stanza, they again gleaned three more in the fourth, they then skipped an inning and made four more in the sixth, the slaughter stopping here and “Bug Buff” came loose and held them scoreless for the remaining innings. Tech’s one counter was made in the seventh when Jimmie Clark came to bat. Cumberland’s catcher, “Dusty” Miller called the outfielders in lose, little thinking that so small a man could pack such a hard swing. Over came the ball and crash –it was gone over the centerfielders head, Murray chased the ball to the score board where it rolled under. When Murray got the ball Jimmie was just checking out from third. This is one of the few home runs that were ever knocked on that field. Murray smashed out a triple for Cumberland with the satchels loaded. The line up same as first except Summer for Shipley. Summary. Three base hits. Macy, Murray, Sotouen bases, Maione, 1. Left on bases, Tech 6 Cumberland 5. Base off balls, Lynch 1 LaFever 1. Struck out by Lafever 7, by Lynch 5, by Curry 4. Some people are kicking because Tech didn’t make much of a showing against Cumberland. Well, Cumberland beat Tech 7 to 1 and University of Indiana 7 to 3. So there’s the dope. Cumberland has one of the best college teams in the South. Many of her players have played four years college ball and then take a law course and play four more with the lawyers. You will have to hand it to them. They have a team. Well, it’s a long lane that has no turning. Tech beat Cumberland two years ago 24 to 6. Coach Overall has done great work for Tech Athletics this year. It is a great disadvantage to take a high school team and try to compete with four year colleges, only two college men will get letters this year and they are Freshmen. The Tech team journeyed to foreign lands again Monday to play Castle Heights, of Lebanon. The game was called at 3:30. The Tech boys were in no condition to play as they had just completed a week’s trip. The work and loss of sleep had changed the Tech clan into an aggregation of invalids. They played a listless game and only came out of their lethargy a few times during the game. Johnston came up in the second inning and knocked a three base smash down third base line, he drew up at third and Clark laid down a bunt and Johnston was thrown out in home. “Peel” Webb was handing () up the ball for Tech and Swift for Heights. Swift, naturally, threw some fast ones, but he was bumped for six runs. Webb whiffed 9 men and Swift 5, Anderson 3. The budding soldiers clustered their hits and when the smoke cleared away they were leading 8 to 6. The Tech team did not come out of their “Rip Van Winkle” in time to win. Three base hits, Johnston, Homers, Williams, Baird. Left on bases, Tech 8, Heights, 6. Struck out by Webb, 9. Anderson 3, Swift 5. Hit by pitcher by Webb, Swift. By Swift, Coillier. Umpires, Malone, Hightower, Time of game 3:30. Senior Highs The Senior High School Class of ’24 is one of the largest in the history of the school. Most of the members of this class have been in this institution during the entire four years. We have for our sponsor Mr. C.B> Richmond, the instructor in music, who has at all times manifested great pleasure in being with us. He has been very enthusiastic in assisting us to make plans. Through his instrumentality the Seniors are sponsoring “Mikado” a musical opera, to be given during commencement. This opera is very classical in its nature. Lee Sadler Darwin is the class President and he has very successfully executed the duties of the office. He has always shown a great interest in the class and we are indeed proud of his active leadership. Our class has been very active in athletics this year. During the winter term we had a basketball quintette which won the championship of the school and also played Baxter Seminary and Algood High School. We have a baseball team which we hope will also excel those of the other classes. A number of the Seniors intend to teach school next year, some will follow other occupations, but they will do this merely for money to continue their school training. Practically all of them plan to go on to college. The Senior Class has made arrangements for a class day program during the commencement which will be given in connection with the Senior College Class. The Senior Class is very grateful to the members of the staff for the space which they have allowed us in the School paper and we assure them that we shall put forth every effort to make the paper a success. The high premium on honesty may be due to the fact that it is the best policy. 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 here by invites the teachers to furnish plenty of material to make this the best department of all. With a very few exceptions the teachers attended the State Teachers Association at Nashville, April 17th, 18th, and 19th. President Smith and Mr. Land participated in the program of the Association. We are very glad to note that Mr. McClanahan is manifesting his usual enthusiastic attitude toward our efforts in the publication of this paper. His many suggestions have been very valuable. He says that there is not reason why we cannot have a paper second to none. Mr. S. M. Hatfield says, “Why, yes, Dean Smith has decided lately to abolish the Constitution and put us under a parliamentary form of government.” Dean Smith reports that he has challenged Mr. J.M. Hatfield to a forensic duel on the subject, Resolved: That Congress should have the power to over-ride decision of the Supreme Court declaring acts of preceding congresses unconstitutional. This battle will likely materialize within a fortnight, if Mr. Hatfield accepts. Dean Smith suggests also that evidences of spring fever are becoming more numerous as spring advances. We are glad to learn from Mr. Barnes that the Chemistry Laboratory is soon to be equipped with hoods to take care of the escaping gases and smoke which is occasioned by the numerous experiments. Mr. Passons is expecting a splendid program to be rendered when the contestants for the Ezra Davis oratorical medal meet. The Student Activity Committee has recognized this contest by allowing it to count one point toward the Wilson Banner. This is a new medal and much interest is being manifested in it. TLere will be about one half dozen contestants for it. Miss Bryan says she has no special report, except it might be said that one of her greatest worries is to keep Charles Branham from smiling too loud. Mr. Tipton says he is very much pleased with the start we have made with the “Oracle” and that he sees no reason why we cannot have one of the best school papers to be found anywhere. Mr. Tipton is Sponsor for the Senior College Class, and expresses his approval of the action taken by this class when they planted a tree on the campus, to be left as a permanent mark of the class. Mr. Kittrell suggests that Dean Smith broke the rule the other day by returning his and ink which was borrowed the day before. We wish to thank the various members of the faculty for their advice and aid on this publication. We shall expect all faculty members to give us plenty of material for each Description, and help us to make the last Description a howling success. Sherwood Literary Society We are very proud of the work being done by the Sherwood Literary Society this year. We have received the following new members this term: Tardy, Langford, Bohannon and Parsons; men of whom we are justly proud. The Inter-Society Debate which was won Friday evening, April 11, has caused joy to the Sherwoods and redeemed for us the Womack loving cup. The Sherwood Debating team, composed of L.C. Harris and J.C. Evans, principals, and J.P. Buck and G.E. Crowder, alternates, are deserving of high honors in adding this point in our fight for the Wilson Banner for next year. This banner has been in our possession continuously ever since it was first awarded, which fact in itself is ample proof of the stellar work of the Society. Our opponents are launching their 1924 attack with a greater determination than ever before. The Sherwood forces are in battle array. The first assault has been repulsed and we stand ready to defend this sacred banner whose silken threads have woven themselves into our very being. If we were to prove unfaithful, and betray this flag to the foes ‘twould droop its head in sorrow to remind us of its woes. Freshman High The freshman class this year is one of the largest classes to enter T.P.I. since the birth of the institution. The work done by this class has been of a high standard, there being very few failures reported. David Terry was elected President the first two terms, and was succeeded by Audy Johnson this term. These and other officers have performed their duties with efficiency during the entire year. Our sponsor, Mr. McClanahan, has been of much assistance this year giving many valuable suggestions which have been of a great deal of aid in carrying out our class organization. The Freshman class has been planning for a class picnic soon, provided satisfactory arrangements can be made. The Freshmen have cooperated with the sponsor to give an interesting program on Class Day at the Commencement. The nature of the program has not been disjointed but it is assured that the Freshmen will “pull something” original. According to the old adage that is “in union there is strength” we may judge that owning to the numbers of the Freshmen we may have something interesting. Y.M.C.A. The Y.M.C.A. is getting in shape now to do really active work. Our Sunday afternoon services are beginning to draw large crowds. Last Sunday Bro. Lawrence came out and gave us a very interesting talk was enjoyed by all. In addition to this the “Y” is doing some outside work. We are sending J.I. McDowell and Lee Sadler Darwin to Nashville this week-end to represent our organization in the Students Bible Conference in the Y.M.C.A. Building in that city. Y.W.C.A. The Y.W.C.A. met and elected a new cabinet for 1924. The following officers were chosen. Miss Clyde Jackson, Pres. Miss Villa Carmack, V. Pres Miss Auby Scott, Sec’y and Treas. Miss Irene Paschall, Chm. Program committee Miss Jackson was chosen as the local delegate to the Y.W.C.A. Conference to be held at Blue Ridge, N.C. in June. Tech Oracle Published semi-monthly by the student body of the Tennessee Polytechnic Institute Cookeville, Tennessee. Staff Harry H. Jenkins, ‘24 Editor in Chief. Emmett E. Smartt, ‘24 Associate Editor. Jas. P. Buck, ’24 Class Editor Luther C. Harris, ‘24 Editor, Student Organization Henry L. Barger, ’24 Faculty Editor. Mable Holladay, ‘24 Exchange Editor. Alex Shipley, ‘25 Athletic Editor Nellie Anderson, ‘26 Wit and Humor Editor Juanita Oliver, ‘27 Social Editor. James D. Miller, ‘26 Business Manager. Madeline Jackson, ‘24 Assistant Business Manager. Thos. L. Passons, English Faculty Advisor. Strand Theatre Make arrangements now to see “Down to the Sea in see “DOWN TO THE SEA IN SHIPS,” Thurs. and Fri. 24th and 25th this week. A real fight with a 90 ton whale in mid-ocean makes this one a masterpiece. Anita Stewart in “The Love Piker” 28th and 29th. “The Call Of The Wild” May 1st and 2nd. “Way Down East” May 8th, 9th, 10th. Tech on the Road The Tech boys journeyed to Fayetteville Tuesday for a couple of games with Bryson. The first game was played on a field ofturf as regular diamond was too muddy. The Tech infielders were at a disadvantage but they handled the balls better than the Brysonites. “Peel” Webb pitched a splendid game.His curves made the Bryson men look like carpet beaters. They often missed the rainbow outs a yard. The score was 3 to 0 in Tech’s favor in the seventh but Bryson tied by bunshing hits. Tech untied the score at her next bat. Bryson scored a run in the 8th stanza. The game ended 5 to 4, Bryson leading. The Tech men collected more hits than Bryson. All Bryson’s runs were unearned by being due to errors. “Peel” Webb struck out ten of Bryson’s men, while Tucker whiffed nine of Tech’s batters. “Peel” had to lay down his glove and laugh when he saw the Bryson men strike at balls which hit the turf a yard in front of the plate. Webb threw three balls to the first batter and then fanned him. He then promptly fanned a couple more. The first twelve men for Bryson never reached first base due to the good pitching and fast fielding. The two Clarks and Rickman fielded hard balls and whipped them to Collier who took them in for put outs. The outfielders, Summers, Puckett and Hudson covered their ground. Summary: Hits, Hudson 1, Dick Clark, 2; Summers 1, Johnson 2, Two bases, Clark. Anderson pitched the second game and pulled Webb’s trick of throwing three balls and then fanning a couple of men. Anderson whiffed ten men of Bryson’s against eight for Harwell of Bryson. The game was 0 to 0 in the sixth when the head of the list came up for Bryson. Six hit were made in this stanza which netted Bryson six runs. Rickman fielded two balls which came sizzling down 3rd base line and shot them to first for put outs. Jimmy Clark gleaned the first hit by laying down a perfect bunt one yard inside the third base line. He beat it out by yards and then promptly stole second but died on third. Many men were on at different times but the Tech batteries could not connect with the ball so all chances to score were lost. Summer and Puckett collected a hit apiece in the sixth but two men were gone and they failed to score. Johnson played good game at catcher and helped the pitchers mow down the batters. Fowler Clark was hit in the head in the first game by a high fast ball. Bryson won 7 to 0. A majority of Bryon’s runs were unearned. The Spokesman Retires After One Description After one Description had been gotten out the Society Spokesman has retired in favor of the Tech Oracle. Feeling that it was to the best interests of the school, the staff of the Spokesman decided that there was no further need for the Spokesman to continue since a school journal had been so well established and so unanimously voted to discontinue its publication. However since it was on such a firm business basic and its advertisements so well arranged it was decided to offer to the Oracle the benefits of such subscriptions and advertising as it had taken which offer has been accepted by the staff of the Oracle. Therefore, all subscriptions to the Spokesman will become subscribers to the Oracle without further payment. College Types Those who are really familiar with America’s college system no doubt grow a bit wear at odd times with the manner in which fiction, magazine articles and newspaper stories today treat and show the general public current college types. At first glance it would appear that the average college community was made up of boys and girls who did nothing but play various games with greater of less kill and success, or else cheered for their fellows who did, danced to all hours, had queer ideas about things in general, wore even more peculiar clothes spoke an odd language faintly resembling English, and, in short, did almost everything but study and behave in a normal fashion. AH this to judge from reports. As a matter of fact, there are many college students who do follow out the course of procedure above hinted at with rather remarkable fidelity, and there are, perhaps, entirely too many of them in almost any institution one might choose to mention, but, fortunately for everybody concerned, the study through it usually ends here, need not and should not. The varieties mentioned do get publicity, as is but natural, for they are spectacular, but there are other sorts to be inspected for all that. In the American college today, be it said for the comfort of those who are alarmed over the future, there are hundreds and thousands of normal young men and women, without much money, actuated by a sincere desire to improve their minds, bodies and souls, and with a firm determination to amount to something worthwhile. These individuals wait on tables, fire furnaces, do tutoring, work in stores in the afternoons or at night deliver papers and labor in a thousand and one other jobs that help provide the necessary funds for an education. They are usually quiet enough to pass inspection anywhere, tho it must be said to their credit that the great majority of them are anything but down-hearted and hold up their heads with the best. They are interested in college life, take part in its activities as time and money allow and are worthy citizens of the college community generally. There are likewise present in all college communities a large number of boys and girls who study for all they are worth without the incentive that comes from the necessity for working their own way. They have a real interest in matters intellectual and love knowledge for its own sake. They are few enough, perhaps, but they are there for all that, and taken with the element that is working its own way, make up a class that functions with considerable ability and intelligence. The above statements are not to be construed as any effort to minimize the prevalence of frivolity and extravagance among students as they are, but with the desire of presenting another and equally truthful phase of the situation as it exists. The college problem is not a simple one and it needs the most earnest thought and efforts of those directly concerned with it and the hearty cooperation of parents and the public. The same thing may be said with equal accuracy of the high schools and primary schools. Changes and reforms that are salutary can be and will be made, but it is a serious error to be led to believe that there is no balm to all in the scholastic Gilead. --Nashville Banner. SOPHOMORE HIGH CLASS The Sophomore High Class are progressing nicely, with Mr. Land as sponsor. He has given many helpful suggestions which have aided in the class organization. The Class officers have been Willis Huddleston, President, for the first term, Haynie Beasley for the second term, and Shelah Officer for the present term. The class is planning on having an excellent baseball team this year. The team has organized by electing Holland Denny manager, and Lawrence Stamps captain. There are some of the Sophomore boys going out for the first team. Luther Puckett, Holland Denny, Clyde LaFever and Huston Wells are making good. The Sophomores are looking forward to winning the class championship this year. The Sophomore Class has made arrangements to take part in the class day program at Commencement, and are planning on giving an excellent program. Palladian Literary Society For the past several weeks much interest has been shown in the Society. It is being manifested in every program that the society presents. Each member is beginning to realize more and more that the life and the very existence of the society depends to a great extent on her attitude toward the Society. This interest and this spirit which finds us so closely in the Palladian Society is not that of individuality and self praise, but it is that of unity and the welfare of the Society which we keep in our hearts and which gives to each of us a common responsibility. The Society is showing some progress under the leadership of the President, Miss Verna Huddleston, and other efficient officers; who are doing all within their power to make the society better. They are giving to the society a foundation on which it can stand hence forward. The fidelity and loyalty of each member to the Society is clearly shown by the way she is performing her duty. Names is Names In the matter of names, Tech is blessed with numerous “handles” of significant meaning. For instance we have such craftsmen as four Coopers, two Millers, a Wheeler, a Baker, a Barber, a Cook, or two, a Draper, a Miner, a Taylor, a Dyer, and a Sadler. In addition we have such animals as a Fox, a Buck, two Robbins and a Bullock, with even the Gill of a fish head. Our geographical complex consists of two Hills, a Vallie, and a Lee with Fountains and Brooks flowing all around. We will not starve as long as we have with us a Berry, Rice and Wheat which is Alcorn. Barnes, Walls, Land, such flowers as Roses and Violets, fifteen cents (three Nichols) and even some stamps compose our quota of personal property. We have a King, and a few Officers, students who are Long, students who are Little, students who are Haile, Students who are Young, some who are White, some Brown and one who claims to be Smartt. Our Holidays are becoming fewer but we still have a Payne from being two Rash. Our luxuries consist of Two Carrs a Ford and a Maxwell. We might mention Moore but we see a Storm coming and this Story is Overall the allotted space. Tech Oracle For the first time in four years, Tech has a school journal. This is, we believe, an evidence of the growth of school spirit that actually finds some concrete way in which to express itself. For the remainder of this term little can be done except to put this paper on a sound foundation upon which, in the years to come, a towering skyscraper of spirit and development can be built and which will stand for and represent Tech only as a first class journal can do. We cannot nor could we expect to create within a month a paper with the literary style of a “Spectator” or the volume of a “Times” but we do expect to have a clean, wholesome paper, thoroughly in accord with those principles upon which our school is founded and in its columns we shall endeavor to have only those things which are of the highest value. We hope the subscribers will take this paper in the spirit that is it established, a nonpartisan paper except that is purely for Tennessee Tech, but without connection to society, class or any inside organization. So let us all, students of Tech, get behind this publication as we have gotten behind any other good movement in school and put it across with vim, making this in due time the highest class school publication in the state. Local Social Season Opens The local social season was opened Thursday evening with an informal dance given at Milfred by Whitney White. Hughes’ Joyland Six Orchestra furnished music for the occasion and throughout the evening Tutti Frutti frappe was served. Among those present were Miss Nan Holladay and Mr. Joe Copeland, Miss Harel Jenkins and Mr. Charles Cox, Miss Rozelle Pendergrass and Mr. David Terry, Miss Shelah Officer and Mr. Max Taylor, Miss Pauline Hudgens and Mr. Ernest Brooks, Miss Madeline Jackson and Mr. James Woodard, Miss Mary Frances McDearman and Mr. Harry Jenkins, Miss Mildred McDearman and Mr. John William Terry, Miss Myrtle Bullock and Mr. Benton Terry, Miss Verna Huddleston and Mr. Fred Terry, Miss Hallie Ray and Mr. Whitney White, Miss Elise Gregory and M. Lauren O’Dell, Mr. Robert Cornwell, Mr. Bancroft McDearman, Mr. John Alison and Mr. Raymond Hamilton. The Upper Cumberland Literary Society Since the loss of the debate the U.C.L.S. has turned it attention toward the forth coming contests. Declaimers are being tried out in Society meetings and the other contestants for medals are being spurred on to work. The programs of the Upper Cumberland Society given every Monday afternoon are showing marked imprivement In their preparation and show an increase in literary appreciation. Many good men have come into the Society this year and altho the loss of many valuable men through graduation this year is going to deprive the Society of its best leaders there is little doubt but that the Society has in its ranks enough men to keep the U.C.L.S. in the front. BELLES LETTRES LITERARY SOCIETY The Belles Lettres Literary Society met with the Sherwoods in a joint meeting April 7. The following interesting program was rendered. Invocation, Nellie Anderson. Opening Address. Donald Evans. Music, Merrelf Hughes. Reading, Flyde Jackson. Trombone Solo, Gilbert Hatfield. After the program the Sherwoods adjourned after which the Belles Lettres held their business meeting and passed that the President appoint a committee to select a gift for our debating team to show our appreciation of their hard work toward winning the Loving Cup. It was decided that a gold fountain pen and pencil should be presented to them on the night of the debate. JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS The Junior High School Class is progressing nicely under the leadership of Lewis McDowell. We are looking forward with great pleasure to the Senior party which will be given by the Juniors Friday evening, April 25th. The Juniors have planned the following program to be given on class day during Commencement week. Class History, Thelma Rash. Song, Class. Prophecy, Clifford Massa.

Located at 242 East 10th Street, Cookeville, Tenn.

Located at 242 East 10th Street, Cookeville, Tenn.

Located at 242 East 10th Street, Cookeville, Tenn. View of front of Junior High School with the American flag at half-mast.