1912–13 Volume 37 No 1–5 - Phi Delta Theta Scroll Archive

148 THE SCROLLD. N. Bussy, Augusta, Ga.; Pieregaitur Walker, Madison, Ga.; Paul Barnes,Atlanta, Ga.; Champ H. Homes, Macon, Ga.; Ed Dorsey, Athens, Ga.We have always ranked at the top in class standing, and this year (as thingsseem now) will be no exception. Last year Brother Brown graduated withhonors, and Brother Hill Freeman is expected to graduate with first honor thisyear. Brother Henry Howard is one of our loyal seniors, ranks high in themilitary department of the school, and is president of fhe Thalians. BrotherWilliam Meadow received his A. B. degree last year, and is back with ustaking a course in law at the university.Several of our members who graduated last year showed their Phi spiritby coming to Athens during rushing seasOn and the aid they rendered uswas appreciated beyond words. F. A, HOLDEN.Athens, Ga., October 27, 1912.GEORGIA BETA, EMORY COLLEGEGeorgia Beta secured its usual quota of desirable material during the"spiking" season just closed and takes pleasure in presenting to the FraternityBrothers J. F. Thomas, Americus, Ga.; Robert Blackshear, Dublin, Ga.;Charles Merritt, Greensboro, Ga.; Neal Thomas, Cordele, Ga.; Garland Williams,Lyons, Ga.; Robert Walker, Warrenton, Ga., and Phikeia EldredSmith, Dublin, Ga.Brother Charlie Middlebrooks, '14, has returned to college after an absence oftwo years. Brother L. C. Gray, '12, is also with us in hot pursuit of aMaster's degree. Prospects for honors this year are unusually good. Inaddition we have a crowd of hard-working, conservative men who can be reliedupon to "stick" and achieve results.In every phase of college activity Phis are found; in most instances takingthe lead and holding down the places of responsibility. Brother Pearce, '13,is editor in chief of the Phoenix and Brother Foote, '13, on the editorialstaff of the Cam^pus.In the debating world we are equally well represented. In a recent electionBrothers Gray, '13, and Pearce, '13, were named impromptu debaters fromPhi Gamma and Brother Middlebrooks, '14, fall term debater to fill thevacancy caused by the failure of Brother King, '15, to return to college.The D.V. S. senior honorary society contains Brother Pearce, '13, and the"Owls" upper classmen social organization Brothers Walton, '13, Foote, '13,Pearce, '13, Wright, '14, and Pearce, T. J. '14. D. V. S. is limited to sevenmen and the "Owls" to twelve; these facts speak for themselves.In the athletic world we are no less prominent. Intercollegiate football isprohibited but interest is high in class ball. On the senior team is BrotherCulver and Brother Pearce, captain; on the junior Brother Middlebrooks,manager, and T. J. Pearce; on the sophomore Brothers Matthews and Monroeand on the freshman Brothers McCord and Williams.Brother Matthews, '15, was recently elected Dux of the sophomore class.Oxford, Ga., October 18, 1912.H. J. PEARCE, JR.GEORGIA GAMMA, MERCER UNIVERSITYGeorgia Gamma having closed a successful rushing season announces thefollowing initiates: Duncan Pate, Hawkinsville; S. J. Henderson, RoundOak; R. W. Wimberly, Fort Gaines, J. B. Stubbs, J. D. Carlisle, F. 0.Schofield, Macon. Brothers Landrum and Capers have returned to collegeafter being absent for two and three years respectively. So that now the chapternumbers seventeen. Brother Roddenberry has been forced to leave collegeon account of illness. We hope that he will be able to return soon as he is aprime factor in Mercer athletics.At present the most interesting topic of discussion on the campus is theMercer-Tech football game which is to be played October 19 in the Central