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Dedication | Faculty | Seniors | Juniors | Sophomores | Freshmen | Athenaeum Club | The Hi-Y Club | Bryan Debating Club | D. V. Club | Tennis Club | As You Like It | Senior Orchestra | Junior Orchestra | Chorus | In Memoriam | Class Favorites | Football | Basketball | Baseball | Track | Wearers of the "C" |
Dedication
He has directed his efforts toward the betterment of our schools. He has
been an inspiration to the boys and girls. He has won the respect and
friendship of each student. To Mr. H. D. Fillers the Staff of the 1922
Corsican dedicates this volume.
Board of Education
W. P. McCammon - President
Mrs. T. A. Miller - Vice-President
C. A. Middleton - Secretary
Mrs. Mai Tippett
W. N. Johnson
J. S. Eubanks
C. G. Davidson
Faculty
Mr. O. B. Douglas - Principal
A man who has directed his every effort toward the welfare of the
students, studying them constantly and thoroughly, thereby winning their
confidence and friendship.
Laura M. Moore, B. A., M. A. - History
Nell Lawler, B. A. - Mathematics
G. C. Daniel, B. A. - English
L. F. Flynn - Training
Mildred Juniger, B. A. - English
Eunice Tilley, B. A. - Science
J. G. Willard, B. A. M. A. - Science
Sadie Rafferty - Supervisor of Music
Laura Ward, B. A. - History
Ruthe Brown, B. A. - Mathematics
Wallace Abbott - Coach and History
Eunice Lindsey, B. A. - Spanish
Lucy Douglas, B. A. - History
Corinne Ritchie - Domestic Art
Margaret Barcus, B. A. - Mathematics
Beulah Talley, B. A. - English
D. B. Weatherby, B. A. - Mathematics
Mattie Sue Barton, B. A. - Latin
Katherine Kirven, B. A. - English
Iva Crawford, B. S. - Domestic Science
Genevieve Inabnit - Secretary
W. L. Hughes - Assistant Coach
Frances Moss - Secretary
Seniors
Officers
First Term
Katherine Woods - President
Charles R. Dockum - Vice-President
Carro Daviss - Secretary
Annie Lee Robbins - Treasurer
Second Term
Arthur Bush - President
Ferne Hewitt - Vice-President
Annie Lee Robbins - Secretary
Elmer Butler - Treasurer
Class Colors - Blue and Gold
Class Flower - Sweet Pea
Class Motto - "Don't be a crank; be a self-starter
Members
| Martha Goodman Hugh Wareing Virginia West David Johnston Era Griffen Ford Munnerlyn Frankie Kessinger Richard Daniel Fred Walker Carro Daviss Douglas Almond Katherine Greenlee Annie Lee Robbins Frank Garner Roland Jordan Pride Curry Frances Dunn Jack Benson Mary Louise Thompson Charlie Love Lois Smith Allie Mae Terry Charles Robert Dockum Rose Hughes Martha Porter Wensel Fulton Katherine Jenkins Gertrude Hyndman Carrie Bess Compton |
J. Smith Beatrice Royall Leon P. Daniels Philip Grimmett Turner Mae Garner Elizabeth Weaver Mary Howell Irma Wright John Braselton Lois Mitchell Daphne Barnes Josephine Young Winifred Roberts Louise Parker Grace Darwood Fama Crowther Evelyn Carroll James Asa Willie Kathleen Key Birdie Bell Huff Elmer Butler Marguerite Rogers Louise Pugh Ferne Hewitt Curtis Thomas Helen Hook Etheline Bressie Hazel Church Helen Beck |
Glynn Mitchell Lucile Hornbeak Katherine Woods Lawrence Fauber Dorothy Houston Sue Allie Elliot Velma Holloway Carleton Speed Ray Ramsey Minnie Fae Burke Frances Harris Alton Justiss Lillian Hamilton Florence Porter Lillian Stover Rice Forman Lilla Dale Plunkett Grace Finley Adele Sutton Arthur Bush Ethel Brown Avery Walker Bessie Chilcoat Ruth Goldsmith Marion Terry Kitty Atkinson Hamilton Garner Inez Beasly Matthew Blair [listed elsewhere] |
Juniors
Class Officers
Bell White - President
Ellowee McKee - Vice-President
Willie Ray Dorsey - Treasurer
Evelyn Babers - Secretary
Class Flower - Carnation
Class Colors - Orchid and White
Class Motto - "The secretary of success is effort."
Members
| Willie Ray
Dorsey Minnie Grossman Evelyn Babers Glynn Fluker Edith Pope Ina Mabel Waites Velma Metcalf Park Allen Elizabeth Haley Bell White Harold Borg Gladys Smith John Kiber Ernest Watson Emilie Johensen Conrad Matthews Juliet Allison Paul Miller Jewell Hamilton Benedette Marr Lorene Ferrell Lou Erath Hornbeak Lee Megarity Everal Conner Catherine Whitten Gladys Averyt Randolph Robinson Margaret Mitchell Susie Sharp Louise Chiles |
Karveletta Olsen Ethel Wilson Avis Nichols Clark Butler Maxine Lowrey Murphy Holmes Bessie Butler Ethel Rogers Johnnie Mae Pugh Clara Turner Jewell Prince Leitha Ferrell Scales Guynes Hazel Weaver Katherine Norton John Howell Oliver Henderson Verna Robinson Modina Plunkett Lee Jones Martha Bonner Trent Bond Willie Fayette Montgomery Harold Roberts Chester Barnes Preston Sitton Theta Mae Ringer Earl Boyd Agnes Hornbeak Davis Montfort |
Wesley Edens Walter Johnson Imogene Hampton Roy Blair Elzena Henry Delmore Olsen Wilma Patterson Margaret Harper Rex Bounds Abe Goldberg Louis Daniel Vories Kirkland Helen Hume Ethel Dill Kate Holman Mayhugh Jones Beatrice Bass Janice Causey Ellowee McKee Newell Royall Beulah Mae Lunn Bailey Woods Lucile Fryar Mildred Walker Virgie Rhea Prince Louise O'Bryant Josephine Murchison James Tippett Louise Graves |
Sophomores
Class Officers
Roy Dillon - President
John Callicutt - Vice-President
Lois Estes - Secretary
Class Colors - Purple and White
Class Flower - Violet
Class Motto - "To be and not to seem"
Members
| La Maie Robinson Lois Estes Pearl Heifner Archie Lee Lotspeich Catherine Lanham Douglas Mattingly Lois Averty Artis Holloway Ruth Moore Katherine Newton Clyde Watson Maudelle Smith John Callicutt Pauline Fryar Stanley Warnell Leola Geraughty Roy Dillon Verna Mae Watkins May Dale Young Lena Kirkham Florence Franklin Clarence Carroll Carl Borg Frances Garrett Margaret Henderson John Roper Jessie Mae Garner Esther Hornbeak Jasper Sweatman Janie Hill Lulla Mae Hutson Lola Mae Stover |
Hazel Munsey Jack Berry Howard Warren Helen Stanley Charles Leighton Helen Weaver Carl Stewart Effie Munns A. J. Tarbbutton Lillian Brown J. C. McClung Lucille Smith Opal Burris Howard Allen Helen Houston Nellie Stark Miami McGlohen Robert Jackson Bertha Hoffman James Skinner Grace Maderis Sue Bonner Paul Philips Margaret Love Margaret Davis Leonard Hamilton Eloise Jenkins Lloyd Walton Irene Tucker Raymond Ford Ben Mitchell Margaret Pannill |
Lucille Chiles Jimmie McCarty Ora Lee Davis Virgil Dobbins Evelyn Neale Virginia Roberts Lee Thag Ethan Owen Louise Edens Ernestine Ard Fullwood Boyd Charles Steeley Walter Robinson Jack Phipps Josie Boudin Gladys Burgess Louise Call Orrice Gregg Jeanette Leary Gladys Mixon Christine Smith Ruby Wright Clara Chewning Buford Barnes Thomas Carl Francis Cox Virgil Dobbins Leslie Douglas Jodie Hoffman Charlie Steely A. C. Dauchy |
Freshman
Officers
Claude Porter - President
Sarah Davidson - Vice-President
Jim Berry - Secretary
William Elliott - Class Editor
Members
| Neva Pearl Ard Tille Babb Patsy Ballew Verna Bell Louise Blackshear Norma Mae Brauer Pauline Bruechner Della V. Burns Lela Burns Lillian Causey Elsie Carl Iva Clifton Marguerite Compton Cleo Curington Mildred Darwood Sarah Davidson Thelma Davis Lucile Dickson Ruth Drane Kathleen Edmiston Minnie Elliott Cossie Emmons Mary Bess Finch Grace Finley Opal Flanagan Mary Fountain Katheryne Gage Florence Gill Mary Alice Graves Lois Gray Georgia Green Frances Haden Vada Hamilton Rose Hardwick Jennie Mae Hart Sarah Eunice Harwell Mayne Hightower Janie Hill Alvira Holm Esther Hornbeak Lola Belle Howard Ruth Hoyell Ellen Jennings Louise Johnson Dorothy Kaufman Elizabeth Kelton Katherine Langridge Molly Lanter Naomi Leverette Margeret Love Ekra Lunsford Cora Lyons Lucille Malone Mildred McCarver Miami McGlohen |
Lettie McLeod Beatrice McMichael Dena Medford Warrine Merrell Ruby Milburn Pauline Miller Ruth Mitchell Eloise Molloy Mary Munroe Bertha Moore Ruth Moore Thelma Muirhead Opal Norris Margaret Pannill Claude Porter Juanita Rafferty Lois Ragland Willie Mae Ray Eleanor Riley Helen Riley Maurice Roberts Ettie Belle Robinson La Maie Robinson Lady Fae Scott Josephine Slater Marguerite Starling Dorothy Sweatman Azile Taylor Jewell Turns Gladys Tiner Ethel Varnell Hattie Alice Walton Verna Mae Watkins Undine Weaver Vivian Wheeler Aline White Ella Williams Frankie Wilson Ruby Wilson Cecil Young Mae Dale Young Charles Stevens Bruner Sutton William Underwood Talmadge Vandiver Roy Varnell Robert Walker Marion Walton Robert Walton Robert West Marion Whitten Hubert Wooly John Worthington Melvin Yarborough Tommie Younger Leonard Allen |
Raymond Allen William Babb Ralph Beeman Jim Berry Ewell Bingham Sam Bondurant Bailey Bounds Henry Bowden Theo Braselton Fred Brooks Douglas Carroll Harold Davidson Burle Daviss Conner Dickson Richard Dockum Owen Elliott William Elliott Raymond Ford Robert Galloway Desmond Green Ted Greenlee William Gregg Charlie Haste DuPre Holman Gus Hossack Lawrence Huggins Byran Humphries Alvin Jackson James Jackson Eliot Johnston Luther Johnson Cecil Johnston Howell Jones J. C. Jones Irwin Jordan Ray Langston Archie Lee Lotspeich Norris Lovett John Mason Harold McAfee John Lee McAfee George McClure Claud McNutt Claude Milburn Alfred Miller O. D. Montgomery Murrell Mosshart Leslie Pogue Campbell Pugh Bill Rafferty Leonard Rennaker Irvine Robinson Curtis Roughton Roy Sizemore Charlie Smith |
The Atheneum Club is the Sophomore-Freshman
branch of the As You Like It Society. Although it is a small
organization, it does very satisfactory work. "Readings in Southern
Literature" is the test used for study. Near the first of the year,
the club chose the daisy for its flower; white and gold for its colors,
and "True success is to labor" for its motto.
Officers
Fall Term
Lena Kirkham - President
Willie Mae Wadley - Vice-President
Effie Munns - Recording Secretary
Maudena Plunkett - Corresponding Secretary
Susie Sharp - Treasurer
Sue Bonner - Critic
Miss Talley - Sponsor
Spring Term
Sue Bonner - President
Susie Sharp - Vice-President
Dorothy Kaufman - Recording Secretary
Lena Kirkham - Corresponding Secretary
Louise O'Briant - Treasurer
Esther Hornbeak - Critic
Miss Taylor, Mr. Daniel - Sponsor
Members
| Florence Gill Lillian Brown Lorene Ferrell Lola Belle Howard Effie Munns Ora Lee Davis |
Frances Haydn Esther Hornbeak Maudena Plunkett Leitha Ferrell Sue Bonner Lena Kirkham |
Louise O'Briant Susie Sharp Dorothy Kaufman Emelia Johansen |
The Hi-Y Club
One of the most popular organizations of the year was the Hi-Y Club,
composted of boy students of the three upper classes of the High School.
At the beginning of the school term, it was decided that the membership
should be restricted to Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors; that the
enrollment should net exceed forty; and that all members must be passing
in at least three subjects.
The club met on Thursday evenings in the social room of the Y.M.C.A. After a supper was served the members, they were addressed by some prominent speaker. These talks always interesting and instructive.
The club participated in many activities. Thirty
of its members attended the Older Boys' Conference at A. & M.
College. On "Sweethearts' Night," the girl friends of the boys
were entertained with a banquet. At a later date, the fathers of the
members were the guests at a "Father and Son Banquet." By the
sale of season tickets and by their attendance at the games, the boys
showed their interest in athletics.
Officers
Fall Term
Roy Dillon - President
Richard Daniel - Vice-President
Roland Jordan - Secretary
Paul Miller - Treasurer
Spring Term
Roy Dillon - President
Curtis Thomas - Vice-President
Elmer Butler - Secretary
Arthur Bush - Treasurer
Members
| Hamilton Garner Hugh Wareing J. C. McClung Willie Ray Dorsey Elmer Butler Curtis Thomas Jack Benson Preston Sitton Ford Munnerlyn Conrad Matthews Chas. R. Dockum Jasper Sweatmon Richard Daniel Everal Conner |
Howard Warren Douglas Almond Clarence Carroll Howard Allen John Callicutt Scales Guynes Clark Butler Arthur Bush Mayhugh Jones Roy Dillon Rex Bounds Newell Royall Lloyd Walton Philip Grimmett |
Alton Justiss Paul Miller Bell White Wensel Fultun Frank Garner Jack Berry John Braselton Jim Berry Fred Walker Davis Montfort Jay Smith Roland Jordan |
Bryan Debating Club
At the beginning of the school term, the Bryan Debating Club met for the
purpose of re-organizing. The enrollment was larger than in any previous
year. During the term, the meetings were held each Tuesday evening in
the Y.M.C.A.
The purpose of this club is to aid the boys in securing self-confidence, to enable them to appear with ease before an audience, to teach them to prepare and deliver logical and convincing arguments, and to instill in them a desire to succeed.
Roland Jordan and Abe Goldberg, two active
members, were selected to represent the club in debate, and Louis
Daniels in declamation.
Members
| D. B. Weatherby Roland Jordan Wensel Fultun Abe Goldbergv Johnnie Lee McAfee Carl Stewart Richard Daniel John Kiber Carleton Speed Ben Mitchell Fred Walker Philip Grimmett Lawrence Fauber Roy Dillon |
Hugh Wareing Alton Justiss Chester Barnes Leon Daniels Rex Bounds Clark Butler Lee Jones Newell Royall Clarence Carroll Douglas Mattingly Avery Walker Raymond Ford Paul Miller |
Howard Allen Jay Smith Louis Daniels Curtis Thomas Harold McAfee Frank Garner Walter Robinson Preston Sitton Clyde Watson A. J. Tarbutton John Callicutt Jim Berry |
D. V. Club
The D. V. Club was organized January 9, 1922. A name was selected and
the constitution and the by-laws were drawn up. The significant
initials, "D. V.," standing for Dyne-Valence" was decided
on. Dyne" is a term in physics meaning "force,"
"Valence" is a chemical term meaning "power." Thus
it takes force combined with power to make a successful club. The
purpose of the Dyne-Valence Club is two-fold; First, to stimulate school
spirit among the students of the High-School second, to increase the
knowledge in science. We can proudly say that this goal has been
attained. There is always a reason why a club succeeds or fails.
The D. V. Club was a success because of its high standards. Only Juniors
and Seniors making a grade of "B" or more in science and with
a high department grade were eligible for membership. Freshmen and
Sophomores meeting the same requirements were made associate members.
Officers
First Term
Chas. R. Dockum - President
Ellowee McKee - Vice-President
Era Griffen - Secretary
Theta Mae Ringer - Treasurer
Evelyn Babers - Reporter
Second Term
Richard Daniel - President
Philip Grimmett - Vice-President
Era Griffen - Secretary
Ellowee McKee - Treasurer
Martha Porter - Reporter
Florence Porter - Annual Reporter
Members
| Imogene Hampton Bell White Lucille Fryar Mr. Willard Mr. Douglas Ferne Hewitt Richard Daniel Gladys Smith Evelyn Babers Abe Goldburg Catherine Jenkins Jay Smith Lucile Hornbeak Scales Guynes Florence Porter |
Beatrice Royall Ernest Watson Clyde Watson Louise Graves Era Griffin Raymond Ford Theta Mae Ringer Ellowee McKee Daphine Barnes Martha Porter Chas. R. Dockum Davis Montfort Johnie Howell Virginia West Roland Jordan |
Leon Daniels Louise Parker Philip Grimmett Margaret Harper Alton Justiss Charlie Love Carl Stewart Helen Hume Newell Royall Pauline Fryar Rose Hughes Turner Mae Garner Willie Ray Dorsey |
Tennis Club
The High School Tennis Club has enjoyed a very successful season. Early
in the term, the club began the construction of a clay court. After its
completion, the members engaged in intensive play and in practice games.
The district and the county meet tournaments were held on the new court.
In the county, the High School was represented by a team in singles and
one in doubles.
Officers
Mr. Willard - President
James A. Willie - Secretary
Members
| J. G. Willard James A. Willie Evelyn Babers D. B. Weatherby |
Newell
RoyallRuthe Brown Fred Walker Nell Lawler Eunice Lindsey |
Charles
R. Dockum O. B. Douglas |
As You Like it Club
The As You Like It Club was organized in 1915, for the purpose of
promoting an interest in good literature. It is now the largest girls'
club in the school. This year the club has devoted its time to the study
of contemporary drama. By selling candy, pop corn, and peanuts at
football games and at school, the girls have realized funds sufficient
to buy attractive pins for the members. The A.Y.L.I. "animal
show" was one of the cleverest attractions at the Carnival. This
club has participated in almost every school event, and is justly proud
of its splendid record.
Officers
Fall Term
Winifred Roberts - President
Allie Mae Terry - Vice-President
Ferne Hewitt - Secretary
Gertrude Hyndman - Treasurer
Grace Medaris - Reporter
Mildred Juniger - Sponsor
Spring Term
Evelyn Carroll - President
Jewell Hamilton - Vice-President
Birdie Belle Huff - Secretary
Winifred Roberts - Treasurer
Annie Lee Robbins - Reporter
Mildred Juniger - Sponsor
Members
| Annie
Lee Robbins Beartrice Royall Allie Mae Terry Evelyn Carroll Mary Louise Thompson Gertrude Hyndman Birdie Bell Huff Kittie Atkinson Grace Medaris Hazel Weaver |
Sue
Allie Eliot Helen Hook Ferne Hewitt Marguerite Rogers Lillian Stover Jewell Prince Fama Crowther Winifred Roberts Lois Smith Jewell Hamilton |
Martha
Bonner Inez Beasley Agnes Hornbeak Katherine Norton Beatrice Bass Ethel Brown Lou Erath Hornbeak Ray Ramsey |
| First
Violin Chas. R. Dockum Matthew Blair Adele Sutton Dorothy Houston Josephine Murchison Willie L. Montgomery Second Violin Lois Averyt Helen Stanley Gladys Burgess Louise Edens Karveletta Olsen Leitha Ferrell Howard Warren |
Clarinet Marion Whitten Elliott Middleton Vories Kirkland Cornet Newell Royall Lawrence Fauber Trombone |
Drums Jim Berry Piano Katherine Woods Lois Mitchell |
| First
Violin Marguerite Compton Esther Grossman Pauline Miller Alice Bell Rouse Irene Smith William Evans Second Violin Emma Adgate Jacqueline Love Louise Allen Raymond Goldman Julius Jacobs |
Cornet Alvera Holm William Elliott Clarinet Marion Whitten Elliot Middleton Vories Kirkland |
Saxophone Richard Dockum Luther Johnson, Jr. Piano Juanita Rafferty Drums Jim Berry |
Chorus
Miss Sadie M. Rafferty - Director
| Daphne
Barnes Evelyn Babers Pasty Ballew Vernie Braselton Gladys Burgess Clark Butler Janice Causey Richard Daniels Frank Garner Turner Mae Garner Martha Goodman Minnie Grossman Imogene Hampton Margaret Harper Helen Houston Lottie Jones Catherine Lanham Charles Leighton Ellowee McKee Lee Megarity Pauline Munsey Katherine Newton Margaret Pannill Louise Parker Annie Lee Robbins John Kiber Lena Kirkham Beulah Mae Lunn Paul Miller Ruth Mitchell |
Maurice
Roberts Sue Robinson Beatrice Royall Theta Mae Ringer Mary Louise Thompson Avery Walker Hugh Wareing Vivian Wheeler Katherine Woods Josephine Wooley Clyde Watson Leonard Allen Howard Allen Fulwood Boyd Harold Borg Clara Chewning Virgil Dobbins Willie Ray Dorsey Grace Finley Mary Fountain John Howell Lou Erath Hornbeak Ferne Hewitt Agnes Hornbeak Lillian Hamilton Pauline Miller Willie Fayette Montgomery Mildred McCarver Karvaletta Olsen Dupree Holman |
Jewell
Hamilton Katherine Jenkins Mayhugh Jones Ford Munnerlyn Conrad Matthews Bill Rafferty Winifred Roberts Juanita Rafferty Ethel Varnell Ella Williams Hazel Weaver Ethel Dill Raymond Ford Earl Boyd Etheline Bressie Marguerite Compton William Elliott Mary Bess Finch Loys Gray Mary Alice Graves Alvira Holm Margaret Henderson Esther Hornbeak Luther Johnson, Jr. Jewell Prince Ora Lee Davis Virgie Rhea Prince Marion Whitten |
In Memoriam
Mr. Ed S. McGee
Our hearts were made sad by his passing to the other side. But we have
his noble life in our memory as we recall to mind the character of man
he was. A man true to his family, true to his country, true to his God.
Benevolence and kind deeds were a part of his daily life. High ideals
and noble purposes made his life an outstanding one among the best
people of Corsicana. In his going away the schools of Corsicana have
lost one of their very best friends.
Martha Murchison
Every life has a mission, a purpose, even though that life be ever so
brief when measured in terms of years. Her young life had a great
mission and fulfilled it. Her purity and goodness of heart lives over
and over again in the memories of all who knew her. Her untimely going
made our hearts sad, but what a heritage she has left us! A spotless
life, beautiful as the budding rose, gentle refinement, unselfishness,
and nobility of life are the great things she bequeathed to the world:
"A heritage it seems to me
A King might wish to hold in fee."
Florence Elliott
Although she was a student in High School only a short time, she was
indeed a friend to those who were fortunate enough to know her. Her
sweet disposition, kind word, and sunny smile endeared her to all her
acquaintances.
Elsie Clements
Measured years or time can ne'er efface
All memory of her pure heart and girlish grace
Raphael thought he be, no painter could portray
Her thoughtful brow where truth and love held sway;
Hope, bright angel, beckons loved ones come,
And would lead them all to Heaven, her home.
Class Favorites
Lillian Hamilton - Queen of the Carnival
Carro Daviss - Senior
Helen Hume - Junior
John Callicutt - Sophomore
Luther Johnson, Jr. - Freshman
The final whistle on Thanksgiving Day brought to an end perhaps the most successful year in the gridiron history of the High School. A strong testimony of the football machinery and the sterling quality of the players is shown in the six victories and only two defeats. The score as a whole aggregated 107 points for Corsicana against 78 points for the opponents.
Among those who bowed to the onslaught of the High Eleven are listed Ennis, Hubbard City, Ferris, Itasca, Athens, and North Side Fort Worth.. The Cliff Dwellers with the better end of a 37 to 14 affair was the only high school able to wrest a decision from the Tigers on their home field. The Orange and Black took the small end of a game with Hillsboro. The clean-cut defeat at the hands of the Eagles was the blow that removed our colors from the State Championship race. Corsicana held off the attack of the opponents in the early stages of the battle, but in the last quarter Hillsboro began an offensive which tore through the Orange barrier for two touchdowns. With the exception of forward passing, the Eagles out-played the Tigers. In handling the aerial style of gridiron warfare, Abbott's forces showed superiority, but they were unable to make this style effective.
The Thanksgiving game found our team in a fighting mood. The North Siders felt confident of an easy victory. Before an open attack and the dazzling speed of our men the defensive went to pieces. The Orange and Black had the North Siders outclassed. Stubborn resistance, however, marked every yard gained by the victors. The game ended with North Side on the gloomy end of a 14 to 0 score.
Ennis 0
Corsicana 14
Hubbard City 0 Corsicana 13
Ferris 13
Corsicana 20
Itasca 0
Corsicana 20
Athens 0
Corsicana 12
Oak Cliff 37 Corsicana 14
Hillsboro 28 Corsicana 0
North Side 0 Corsicana 14
Team
Wallace Abbott - Coach
"Wally" is one of the best coaches to be found. He is
recognized as one of the foremost athletes of today. Words can not
express our live for him and our appreciation of what he has done in
making Corsicana High well known in the athletic events of the State.
William Hughes - Assistant Coach
"Papa's" former football training gave him the ability to put
fight and team work into our boys. His pep and cheerfulness won him a
place in the heart of every member of the team.
Dillon "Dillin" - Left Tackle, 158 Pounds.
"Dillin" : Our team = water: a fish. His fierce tackling,
grabbing tackle passes, and breaking up the opponents' plays were the
center of attraction in every game. He promises to be a star on next
year's team.
Munnerlyn "Willie" - Captain, Quarterback, 165 Pounds.
Munnerlyn certainly did much to make his team a hard fighting and
winning one. He was the field general, left half, captain and backbone
of his team. Throughout every game his encouraging voice could be heard.
In addition to this, he was an excellent and accurate drop-kicker ,
punter, and forward passer. "Jitney" will be greatly missed in
next year's athletics.
Sitton "Skinney" - Fullback, 160 Pounds.
"Skinney" is, without a doubt, one of the best high school
fullbacks in the state. There was never a line too solid or too hard for
him to penetrate. In every game he played the sideline went wild when he
executed one of his famous dives into the opponents' line. Sitton's
bright career as a football star was ended by an injury of the knee. It
is possible that he will be with us next year.
Thomas "Curt" - Left Half, 160 Pounds
Curtis was the fastest man we had and also a good dodger. Whenever he
got the ball he was sure to increase our chances for a touchdown. Early
in the season he injured his knee and was unable to take part in many
games. C.H.S. will lose him this year.
Braselton "Solomon" - Fullback, 180 Pounds
Solomon did excellent work for C.H.S. this year. He started out as
center; but when Sitton got hurt he was shifted to fullback. When he was
called on to make a gain or stop the opponents he did his part and then
some. Like the rest of the team, fair playing was his motto. He leaves
this year.
Montfort "Puny" - Tackle, 165 Pounds
"Puny" was not able to take part in all the games; but when he
did play, he worked as hard as anyone and did his part. He never failed
to respond to call for an opening in the opponents' line.
"Puny" excelled all in grabbing fumbles.
Garner "Ham" - Halfback, 165 Pounds
"Ham" was another unfortunate player of C.H.S. Early in the
season he hurt his shoulder and two ribs, and was not able to display so
much star work as he was capable of doing. He was especially good on end
runs, because he naturally knew how to run them.
Wareing "Hugh-Ti" - Quarterback, 170 Pounds
"Hugh-Ti" was one of our best players. When he was not playing
quarter-back, he was playing another back-field position, and was always
an outstanding star. He was especially good on his smashing line bucks,
punting, and tackling. "Hugh-Ti" has fought for C.H.S. a long
time, and his skillful playing will be greatly missed on the gridiron
next year.
Garner "Hawk" - Right Guard, 140 Pounds
Nothing too good can be said of "Hawk." No line buck ever
passed him, and, what's more, one never will. When he was called upon to
make a hole for his back-field men, he always paved the way. There are
very few linemen who can equal him.
Rennaker "Scotty" - Guard, 140 Pounds
"Scotty" did not have many opportunities to display what he
was capable of doing; but when he was given a chance, he showed that he
had real football in him. We are counting on him to be a star next year.
Benson "Marcel" - End, 150 Pounds
"Marcel" was a hardworking player, especially when chewing
gum. His long arms and his height enabled him to reach high and grab
passes - the passes that took the ball right on down the field.
Dorsey "Doggins" - Left End, 145 Pounds
"Doggins" certainly did his best for C.H.S. this year. He was
one man that never worked for personal gain, but made every effort for
the team as a whole. As for breaking up the opponents' plays, running
interference, or grabbing passes, he could not be excelled.
Smith "Pidge" - Center, 155 Pounds
Our school is lucky to have a football player like "Pidge." By
his excellent work this year he has established his reputation as the
star with the "grit to hit that line." When on the offensive,
he stopped his opponent almost instantly. "Pidge" leaves us
this year.
Sitton "Peek" - Guard, 162 Pounds
"Peck" is another one of those Sittons, and the name itself is
"nuf sed." He was one to be depended on in our line. When he
was called upon to make a hole for his own team, the deed was just as
good as done, for he always responded. "Peck" lived up to the
Sitton reputation and played the "Sitton" football that his
brothers played before him.
Daniel "Happy" - Right End, 155 Pounds
In Richard we have one of the best right end players in the high school
class. He held the admiration and love of the whole school when,
regardless of a seriously injured shoulder,he finished playing in the
game with Fort Worth. This one incident shows us that he has the
"spunk" and is a real football star.
White "Peggy" - Right Tackle, 165 Pounds
It is impossible to give "Peggy" enough credit for his work
this year. He played in the backfield, as well as in the line, and he
was a star in both positions. He was a strong factor in our team and a
terror to the opponent. Peggy is renowned for his ability to dodge and
stay on his feet. He is the captain for next year.
Underwood "Bill" - Left Guard, 160 Pounds
There was not a man on the team who had more fight and nerve than
"Bill." He never grumbled, but always worked his best in every
play. No man nor any team ever looked too big for him to tackle. Words
can not express his worth to C.H.S.
The
1922 Season in Basketball
With no one missing from our last year's team, the prospects for a
successful season were very bright. Captain Bush, Munnerlyn, White,
Braselton, Grimmett, and Garner - all first string men of last year -
formed a nucleus for Coach Abbott's team.
Our first game was won by a margin of twelve points. The second game was
lost to Oak Cliff by a score of 22 to 18. After this defeat, the boys
returned with fight in their eyes and determination for revenge at some
future date.
The games with Tyler, Waco, Westminster College and Hillsboro helped the
Orange to forget its defeat at the hands of the Cliff Dwellers.
The game with Kerens, however, was played at the worst possible time for
our men. Garner and Grimmett, two of our stars, were out of the game on
account of illness. The scrapping Kerens won by a margin of seventeen
points.
After winning easy victories from Barry, Blooming, Sherman, and
Whitesboro, the opportunity came for avenging the defeat received at the
hands of Oak Cliff. The game was characterized by excellent team work on
both sides. The Orange and Black was outplayed in the last half,
however, and could not stop the big center of the Cliff Dwellers.
The success of our team cannot be attributed to the playing of any one
man, but to the fighting spirit and team work displayed by all.
Letters awarded to eight men: Bush, Grimmett, Munnerlyn, Garner,
Braselton, White, Smith and McClung.
| Dawson
14 Oak Cliff 22 Tyler 10 Waco 14 Westminister 25 Hillsboro 28 Kerens 31 Barry 19 Blooming Grove 28 Y.M.C.A. 11 Sherman 19 Whitesboro 16 Oak Cliff 28 Total 265 |
Corsicana
26 Corsicana 18 Corsicana 40 Corsicana 19 Corsicana 31 Corsicana 38 Corsicana 14 Corsicana 60 Corsicana 40 Corsicana 53 Corsicana 25 Corsicana 38 Corsicana 21 Total 423 |
Team
Walker - Bus. Mgr.
Braselton
Grimmett
White
McClung
Garner
Bush
Munnerlyn
The
1922 Season in Baseball
When the call for baseball men was sounded, May 1, material enough to
make a State Championship Team responded. We practiced hard for a week
or two, and then started playing our games. From then on we had hard
luck. Every few days the rain kept us from practicing; consequently we
could not keep in trim.
We opened our season with Teague on our grounds. Daniel, our south-paw
twirler, pitched a wonderful game, allowing only four hits and fanning
out nine men. The game ended in Corsicana's favor.
About a week later our team went to Hillsboro, and received a whipping
to the tune of 5 to 3. Warnell pitched a good game, and would have won
had it not been for a few errors.
It was not long before the Trinity University Cubs decided they could
"pull some rough stuff" on us, and made a date for a game.
Daniel was in the box again, and allowed only three hits. The final
score was 9 to 3 in our favor.
Our next game was with Ennis. We had hard luck again, and the big end of
the score was in their favor, 7 to 4. Warnell pitched an excellent game,
and hit extra well. Ennis played an good game, and we don't mind
admitting that their victory was fair and square.
After this game our season was almost ruined by rain. Several games were
matched, but had to be cancelled on account of weather conditions.
Finally a beautiful day rolled up on Saturday, May 13th, and we played
our last game of the season with the Oil City Nine. These little fellows
had been playing good all season, and put up a good fight with us.
Daniel pitched the first six innings, and allowed only one hit. He was
then relieved by Warnell, who allowed only two hits. Although the final
score was sixteen to nothing in our favor, we wish to say that the Oil
City Nine showed as good form from as the High School boys did, and some
of them will be on the first team next year.
Team
Richard Daniel - Pitcher
Here's a man we will put up before any high school team. He has the
makings of a wonderful baseball player. He has a wicked left arm that
enables him to throw the ball with a break that fools them all.
Jay Smith - Right Field
"Pidge" held down the right garden in veteran fashion. He is a
fair hitter and a sure outfielder.
Scales Guynes - First Base
Talk about sacking a baseball and playing uptown ball, this fellow ranks
with the best. He is always in the game encouraging and working hard. He
can always be depended upon to get a hit when it is needed.
John Braselton - Catcher
With "Big John" behind the bat the players felt that the team
would be run smoothly and well. He is a hard hitter and has a good peg.
Bell White - Left Field
"Peggy" held down left field this season. Although this was
his first year out, he did remarkably well in hitting and in fielding
the ball. He should develop into a good baseball man.
Curtis Thomas - Center Field
Too much can not be said about this fleet-footed outfielder. He is a
good hitter, base runner, and sure outfielder.
Hugh Wareing - Catcher
Wareing is an old trusty. He has a level head and can always be relied
upon to pull the right play at the right time. As this is his first year
in baseball, he deserves special mention for his good work.
Roy Dillon - Pitcher
This is Roy's first year with C.H.S., but he has made a good record. He
generally convinces the batters that face him that they should lay their
bats down.
Ham Garner - Captain
"Ham" had hard luck this year. An operation kept him from
playing until the season was in full swing. He is one of our surest in
fielders and one of our best hitters.
Granville Summitt - Fielder
"Bugs" is a good utility man. When he is called upon to bat or
to play, he fills his place to a "T."
Willie Ray Dorsey - Short-Stop
Little "Willie Way" is the man with the baseball head. He is
always in the game heart and soul, encouraging and keeping up
"pep." When it comes to hitting or fielding a ball, we'll put
him up against the best.
Stanley Warnell - Pitcher
"Hocks" is our right hand twirler with all kinds of curves and
smoke. When he gets in the box, the opponents begin to wipe their brows.
He led the club this year in hitting.
John Howell - Third Base
Without Johnnie on third the C.H.S. team would be handicapped. He has a
good eye for baseball and is a sure infielder and a fleet-footed base
runner.
Jack Benson - Second Base
When a ball is knocked to "Marcel," the batter can save
himself the trouble of running to first. It is very seldom that a ball
gets by this man. He is also a fair hitter and a good bunter.
The 1922
Season in Track
With an array of practically green material, Coach Abbott produced a
track team that won out in the District Track Meet. With little
competition the team won all the events. The weather conditions
interfered with the training of the squad during the early part of the
season, and the lack of proper training handicapped the team.
The only state meet in which the squad took part was the Baylor
Invitation Meet. Grimmett scored the only point for Corsicana in the
discus, making a throw of 107 feet.
Philip Grimmett and Roy Varnell were exceptionally good men in the
weight event. Philip was good on the shot-put, excellent with the
discus, and superior in the hurling of the javelin.
In the distances we had only four men; Varnell, Roberts, Speed, and
Watson. Fortunately they will all be back next year, therefore, with the
expected wealth of new material, we ought to have a distance squad that
will make history for C.H.S.
In the dashes we had a good man in Ford Munnerlyn, who ran the 100-yard,
220-yard, and 440-yard dashes in good time.
There was a shortage of men out for the hurdles. Sitton and Speed,
however, proved to all that it is not quantity, but quality that counts
in a track meet.
Team
| Roberts Hipps Phillips Watson Varnell Munnerlyn McClung Braselton |
Blair Warren Mattingly Fultun Speed Grimmett Sitton Bingham |
Bush Bounds Jones Mitchell Milburn Smith |
| Football Dillon Munnerlyn Sitton (Hugh) Thomas Braselton Montfort Garner (Hamilton) Wareing Garner (Frank) Benson Dorsey Smith Sitton (Preston) Daniel Underwood |
Basketball Munnerlyn Braselton Garner (Hamilton) Grimmett White McClung Bush Smith Track |
Baseball Daniel Smith Guynes Braselton White Thomas Wareing Dillon Garner (Hamilton) Summit Dorsey Warnell Howell |
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