The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-22


"The graduation class numbered
100. In respect to loyalty, earnest
ness and other good qualities, it was
one of the best in the history of the
college. Under its wise and good pres
ident, Cadet Captain G. c. Gilmer,
this class had a full share in all of
the good things which were brought
about during the session of 1920-21.
"The number of applicants from
new students for next session, up to
July 6, is the largest in the history
of the college. The average for the
past eight years, during which time
our student body has been above the
800 mark, is 118. This year, up to
July 6, one month after the close of
the session, the number is LAT. The
largest number Of applicants. during
any previous summer up to the same
date was 1876, and the attendance
that year broke all records. 1t is to
be hoped that the hard times will not
prevent any applicant carrying. out
his intention to enter college.
"The summer school now in prog
ress will reach an attendance of ap-
proximately 303 students, this also,
being the largest in our history.
"The discipline record of the
corps was as good as was its class
record. During the entire session on
ly two students were dismissed and
three suspended. Ten were required
to withdraw because of having ,ex-
ceeded the term of sessional limit of
demerits. - y
:For the session, the average num-
ber of men per term to receive no
demerits was approximately 32.1
per cent, of the total corps, and the
number who received 20 dement's or
less, thereby earning eligibility for
the honor roll, averaged 64.2 per
cent. ~. q.
Under these excellent conditions
it is not surprising that the college
of being one of the four colleges in
the fourth corps area by the war de-
partnent as a distinguished college
The other three being the Citadel,
Geogia Tech and Auburn.
Among the material additions to
the college plant in the year covered
by this report might be named the
800 acres added to the coast expert
ment station on coastal plain grass
lands; the completion of the small
calf and hog barns, completion Of
the so foot addition to the east wing
of the engineering building; the en-
largement of the postofice; the new
tile floor in the mess hall, and the
new improved kitchen, rebuilt after
it's partial destruction by fire Janu-
airy. 81; >. r..
'In the matters Of organizations,
the creation of the new department
Of student affairs, with Prof. D. H..
Henry. in charge, filled well long
felt want. We had the good fortune
to select in Capt. J. D. Harcombe a
splendid mess officer and in Coach
E.. J. Stewart, one of the best ath-
letic directors Of the country.
among the improvements of the
year not visible to the eye were the
inauguration of the new curriculum,
whereby the college courses were
greatly extended and enriched; /;
greater cooperation on the part of
the cadet officers in maintaining dis
cipline; and strong growing senti-
naent among leaders that the inaugu-
ration of a thorough going honor
system is the most important thing
that the student body can do for
Clemson.
"a record of the achievements of
the past session would be incomplete
without mention of the home eeAing
last summer, and the reorganization
of the alumni association, the elec-
ton Of Mr.. Fqlger as it's secretary,
and the promise which this move
ment holds out for the good athletes
increased attendance, and the promo