Southern Arkansas University - Mulerider Yearbook (Magnolia, AR)

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if jf, Y - V'K'1r:' V57 ' x 5 . I oA-cf-.LL ' Responsible for student publications on campus was the journalism department. Staff offices of the department were located on the first floor of Wilson Hall. Rhine Seymore, director of public relations in his first year at SSC, also acted as sports information director. This was also the first year at Southern State for Vernon Hall, print shop director, and James Willis Jr., instructor in journa- lism and Mulerider and Bray adviser. Bonnye Powell, secretary of the print shop, was responsible for setting type on the justowriter and the IBM ma- chine. Marjorie Hipp, director of the news bureau, sent information about students, activities to their hometown newspapers. Top Left: James R. Willis Jr., adviser of The Bray and The Mulerider, types up copy for publication, Top Right: Print shop director Vernon Hall operates a printing press. Middle Left: Mrs. Bcnnye Powell's iob as secretary keeps her busy in the publications department. Bottom Left: News Bureau Director Mariorie Hipp prepares to type correspondence to hometown newspapers. Bottom Right: Rhine Seymore, director of public relations, sends out information on the various facilities at Southern State. I-,. , , Ayxf- 'er - 5,63- 4 xphx 54,72 .D i

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X 'Cf' Authorities, publicists adcl to life of college George Massingale, in his first year as dean of men, was sponsor of AMS and aided men stu- dents in a counseling capacity. Pat WC3VC1', dean of women, Worked closely with women students as sponsor of AWS and cheer- leader adviser. As director of financial aid, Ber- nard Polk assisted students who had limited re- sources to finance their college education. He also helped in coordinating the scholarship program. Rollie Flaherty served his initial year at the post of director of student activities. He also spon- sored the College Activities Board and acted as assistant director of Upward Bound. James Canter, in his first year at Southern State, served as assistant dean of men and assistant football coach. As alumni secretary, Milton Talley edited The Southern Staterf' He was also director of student placement and head of 1970 Homecoming activities. Top Right: Bernard H. Polk, director of financial aid, checks student files. Middle left: George Massingale, dean of men, Pat Weaver, dean of women: and James Canter, assistant dean of students, discuss student affairs. Bottom Left: Rollie Flaherty, director of student activities, checks the student affairs calendar. Bottom Right: Milton Talley, alumni secretary reviews an old yearbook. 'B . I Ll -... 4 ' F, .- fi ililli 2' .1 , ,, ..,, . , - .a,..g,. fi' ff! N,ixN--N H -pn. . lt t .' if bf' -4

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ll Counselors, registrars keep records in order James L. Smyth, registrar, was responsible for operating the IBM machine which records students' grades. Maxine Porterfield, assistant registrar, was in charge of filling out evaluation sheets for students. As accountant, Margaret Atchison filed insur- ance and financial reports for the College. She was also responsible for payment of bills. Business Manager Robert Cole took care of the College's financial matters. He also acted as pur- chasing agent in ordering equipment for the College. Aiding in keeping records of the school were Sara Couch and Bonnie Smith who sent receipts and statements for the Business Office. Top Right: James L. Smyth, registrar, checks academic files for students. Middle Right: Sara Couch and Bonnie Smith look over a balance sheet. Middle Left: Assistant registrar Maxine Porterfield talks to a student about her evaluation sheet. Bottom Left: Robert Cole, business manager, reviews financial matters with secretary Helen Samuel. Bottom Right: Accountant Margaret Atchison glances at her desk full of unfinished work. .,..af v 4 ya. 'ivy '?'3gfT .: ?-F i 'S'7, ml' In . sd w-4 inf ' l 2 'Q