Henderson State University - Star Yearbook (Arkadelphia, AR)

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An Overhead View . . . What is Reddie? There is a spirit that hovers over Henderson: The spirit of warmth and friendliness of every- one who is a part of Henderson. People call it the Reddie Spirit. The people who are a part of that spirit are Reddies. The question, What is a RED- DlE?, has been asked over a mil- lion times by freshmen, upper- classmen, parents, and fans at ev- ery Henderson sporting event. Ev- eryone is sincere in asking the question and for want of a concrete answer. Everyone except the fans of the other team who may be im- plying that H.S.U. does not have a true mascot. The origin of today's Reddies began somewhere around 1908. This is documented in the book, Henderson State College: The Methodist Years, which was writ- ten by Dr. John Gladden Hall, a his- tory professor at Henderson. In the initial edition of the Oracle a Henderson student named the football team the Red Jackets. Of course, this evolved to the Red Men, then eventually into the Reds Today's Reddie 18fAny Way You Look at lt f ..-A. J. evolved from Reds simply be- cause it fit the songs and rhymed better in the cheers. Through the years sports writers have tried to give the Reddies other names such as Redskins, Indians , and Big Red, but the old faithful Reddies has forever held fast and true. As for the true mascot of Hen- derson, stand up and feel proud that we are unique in having a spirit for a mascot. If that doesn't work, there's always the Reddie Rooster. Busy as bees - Reddie students are mill- ing around before going to class. ,Q ,.. I ' yu . ..o-,- ' fl -574,-gf T- 'T' - al VN KY 4 'S Spirit shining through - The guy had to it! You can see the guilt in that smile!

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There is one test bigger than any final exam could ever be - the test of survival. lt's a daily test that's never grad- ed on a curve. Campus survival de- pends greatly upon one's atti- tude. How do your survival skills rate? Take the following quiz and find out. 1. The cafeteria is serv- ing something that resembles spaghetti, but you're not sure. You decide to . . . laj store whatever-it-is in your tackle box for your next fishing trip. lbj ask a friend to dem- onstrate the proper way to eat spaghetti iif he turns green and falls to the floor, don't eat itj. lcj starve. 2. Your roommate likes country music, but you're into heavy metal. To remedy the problem you . . . laj slip all your Motley Crue albums into his Alabama Jr. records for frisbees. lcj use headphones. 3. After discussing the chapter on human reproduc- tion, the health teacher asks if there are any questions. You iaj raise your hand and ask where the whips and chains come in. lbj go back to sleep. lcj turn beet red and hide behind a notebook. 4. You and a friend race for the elevator only to find it has nine passengers. The limit is ten. Determined not to be late for class, you . . . laj trip your friend and watch him scramble to his feet as you laugh from the inside of the elevator. lbj decide to skip class. lcj take the stairs. 5. lt's virus season and you just left class in the middle of a lecture. In your haste to get to the restroom you are startled to find yourself in the knows who could be just out- side the door: You . . . laj walk out shouting, Yeah, same time next week! lbj go back to class and make a joke out of the inci- dent. lcj lock yourself in a stall until everyone goes home for the day. How did you answer? Mostly A's: You not only sur- vive, but you have fun in the process lif only your teachers could say the same.j For you, school is an adventure. Mostly B's: Consider yourself average. When it comes to school, you just go with the flow. Mostly C's: Forget surviv- ing and slip back into your coma. lt's safer that way. - Ronna Ross covers. lbj use his Hank Williams wrong one. Luckily, you're the only one in there, but who -ll Heavy metal ca wboy - John Johnson sho ws off his true colors. S . . Try this? - Denise K esterson discusses Cad- urwwngn 7 do food with fellow diners.

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...F M f r 3 'QHQ 52 - Ax v KJ K t -bf -i v x X. . N, , .-X I - w ' -s lcTo Their Beat - The band Reddies have their own rhythm. Any Way You Look At It . . . Reddies! Call That Spirit- Henderson cheerleaders, A Different View - Students and Reddies Brooks Butler and Danny Sherbert, do just are one! that! w'wl'5f'9 . d Go, REDDIE A THLE TE S! - Top Fteddies in each sport are, from left to right, Greg Matthews, Da vid Haynes, James Harris, ,qeddfeyyg Selena Middleton, Robbie Barnwell, Scott Stanley, Michael Rhone, Morel Grant, Natalie Aired, and Tim Bobo.