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About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 5, 1920)
2 THE BATTALION THE BATTALION Published every Saturday night by the students of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Subscription Price $1.75 per Year. Advertising rates on application. Member Texas Collegiate Press Association. ALL ADS RUN UNTIL ORDERED OUT. Frank L. Bertschler W. T. Strange C. C. B. Warden J. T. Martin J. T. Rollins C. Blumenthal W. W. Cox C. W. Thomas G. A. Denison STAFF. Mrs. A. T. Potts Miss Nell Pryor. Bill King F. P. Buie S. C. Evans Entered as second-class matter at College Station, Texas, Feb. 17, 1905. LETTER FOR YELL LEADERS. We have observed an increasing sentiment among the students to give recognition to the Yell Leaders for the invaluable work which they do. For years A. and M. has had a state-wide reputation for rooting and team support. Much of this is due the constant effort of our Yell Leaders. Their influence remains years after distinguished students are forgotten and men of military genius have faded into oblivion. The stunts of Yell Leaders are handed down as traditions and they are ever viewed in the same rose glare with the historic stars of the gridiron, track, Court, and diamond. Why not send them away in their days of grad uation with some tangible insignia or mark of merit to indicate the un tiring effort they gave in promoting the best interests of the college. The Battalion favors the awarding of a “T” with a megaphone across the up- idght part of the letter. Do they not deserve such recognition? THE “BUGHUNTERS’ ” PICNIC. Another traditional custom of great reputation at A. and M. prior to war conditions was the annual picnic given to the college by the “Bug- hunters”, students in the school of Agidculture. This event is endorsed by college authorities and the few students now in school who recall this old time gala day place it on equal plane with such momentous occasions as the Spring Festival Days and the Final Dress Parade. Far x-emoved from the amusements and entei’tainments of cities as we happen to be, we must provide our own means of enjoyment. When the “spi'ing-fever days” come such an outing will be highly appi'eciated and the only suc cessful means of holding such an event is to consider it in sufficient time to allow for removal of all objections and barriers in the way. THE WACO TRIP. Dui'ing the many trips the student body has made to Waco dui’ing the Cotton Palace the wai'mest hospitality has been met with and such an impression has been left with the citizens of Waco each year that their invitation has been repeated from year to year. It should be an ever present thought in the mind of every student of A. and M. while in Waco that the 1'eputation of the school as a whole depends upon the conduct and actions of the individual. One man can easily bring discredit to the entire institution by thoughtlessness, carelessness, or rude condu.ct. Begr in mind that we are guests while in the city and act accordingly. Espec ially is this true of cadejts in uniform for one man in unifoi’m is more conspicious than a group in civilian clothes. Let us enjoy the journey to the fullest, but let us leave our hosts with assui'ance that they have been pleased with us. AN EYESORE. In a Student Opinion article elsewhei’e in the Battalion a suggestion is offexmd whereby the appearance of the area between the “Y” and Mitchell Hall may be improved befoi'e visitors arrive at College Station. We consider this an excellent suggestion and believe that the student labor of the Buildings and Grounds Department could be utilized. If not, the student body en masse would not 1'efuse their assistance in-im proving the prevailing condition. We realize that the workmen have not completed the “Y” addition but much of the debxus could be removed. ❖ ❖ ❖ STUDENT OPINION. * * * ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Sweaters Without “Ts” for the Yell Leaders. There is no school in the South that believes any stronger in supporting the football team and other athletic teams with yells than does A. and M. Every year the yell leaders are con fronted with the responsibility of drilling a rooting club into'form. This means work that is unceasing in its nature. Several circumstances have arisen this yeor to raise the question: Do we really appreciate the services and responsibilities of our yell leaders ? Without a doubt, the spirit of A. and M. shows that the majority of the students do. We are thankful for the services of the yell leaders, but did it ever occur to you that thanks is all that the yell leaders ever get? It has occurred to the writer that our appreciation should go beyond mere thanks. The yell leaders should be given some token of our thanks. Some schools award a letter to the yell leaders, however, I am only suggesting that the yell leaders be given a sweater as an ap preciation of our thanks. Each com pany presents its captain with a watch at the end of each year. Why not let the student body contribute a small sum for sweaters for the yell leaders ? * * * On November 15th we play Rice. On that day thousands of people are going to visit our Campus, many of them for the first time. All of us, we are sure, wish to give them the best impression possible about every thing concerning this school, from the conduct of the students to the appearance of the Campus. The space between the Y. M. C. A. and Mitchell hall in its present con dition will certainly not help to leave a good impression with the visitors. The dirt and trash scattei'ed all over that place causes the most beautiful part of the campus to be at its xxgliest. We would like to call the attention of the proper authorities to this fact, and urge them, if possible, to have the place cleaned up at their earliest con venience. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ * ❖ ❖ SOCIETY AND CLUB * ❖ MEETINGS. ❖ ❖ ❖ ♦£*- -*%*■ *$+ -»$»■ ■*$«- <•$«• There will be a regular meeting of the A. and M. College Post No. 73 of the American Legion at 7:30 o’clock next Thursday night in the chapel of the Y. M. C. A. ❖ * * There will be a regular meeting of the A. I. E. E. next Tuesday night in Room 301 E. E. building. He He He The Kream and Kow Klub will hold a regular meeting next Thursday night in Room 20 Agricultural build ing. He * H« Next Thursday night the Public Speaking Society will hold a regular meeting in Room 301 E. E. building. ❖ * H« A regular meeting of the Texas Branch of the Society of Agronomy will be held next Tuesday night in Room 20 Agricultural building. He H« He There will be a special meeting of the Texas Veterinary club in Francis Hall next Tuesday night. A negro was holding a cow for a cross-eyed butcher who was to hit her in the head when he noticed the butcher’s eyes. “Is you gwine to hit whar at you looks ?” “Why, yes.” “Den hold dis cow yo’self!” Y. M. C. A. BIBLE SHOOL REP ORT FOR OCTOBER 31, 1920. 1 Class Enrd. Pres. Entd. Drp. Vis. Pet. 1 Seniors _ — _ 56 24 43 T Juniors (Inf. and Cav) 48 24 5 50 •f* Junirs (Art., S. C. and Cas.) 31 21 1 68 4, Sophomores (Infantry) _ 30 16 2 53 4* Sophomores (Cavalry) _ 4 2 5 50 X Sophomores (Artillery) _ _ 20 15 4 75 4 Sophomores (Signal Corps) 16 15 3 94 4 Freshmen (Co. A. Inf.) 22 15 1 68 t Freshmen (Co. B. Inf.) 34 33 2 1 97 $ Freshmen (Co. C. Inf.) 27 11 41 4 Freshmen (Co. D. Inf:) 38 14 37 ❖ Freshmen (Co. E. Inf.) 15 11 2 73 * Freshmen (Co. F. Inf.) 19 8 42 i Freshmen (Co. A. S. C.) 23 4 1 17 ♦ Freshmen (Co. B. S. C.) 27 19 70 4 Freshmen (Co. G, S. C.) 26 24 92 ❖ Freshmen (Bat. .A.) _ 32 23 2 3 72 Freshmen (Bat. B.) 23 8 35 % Freshmen (Troop A) __ 28 16 1 57 4. Freshmen (Troop B.) 16 4 25 4 Federal Students 8 6 1 1 75 wg* U. S. Army Detachment 10 9 5 90 Campus Adults 22 8 1 1 36 1 Young People 6 3 1 50 * 4* Junior Boys _ _ _ _ 17 3 18 t Junior Girls ___ 8 6 75 Primary _ _ _ __ _ _ 14 12 86 % Beginners (Mrs. Bailey) _ _ 9 8 1 89 4* Beginners (Mrs. Hedges) 13 5 1 38 4> Officers and Teachers 34 30 88 ❖ Total 676 397 17 20 3 59 i MEETING OF DENTON COUNTY CLUB Pi’esident John A. Pierce of the Denton County Club called a special meeting of the club in Pat Hamilton’s room immediately after dinner last Wednesday. The meeting was called for to determine the amount of space the club wanted in The Long Horn. The pi’esident was instructed to se- cux*e one page for the club picture, and to investigate the cost of club pins. Plans are being made whereby the club may have regular meetings and the men become better acquainted with each other. The College Studio NOW OPEN If you have friends they should have your photograph. FRAMES MADE TO ORDER. 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