Southern Arkansas University - Mulerider Yearbook (Magnolia, AR)

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SAU Band Plays Like A Jewe Left: Part of the band performs Hit Senio. Recognition. Below: Cathy Denrnon inspires musit lovers. K NRM!! OF AMERICAN . bwisg Jia inhale will ol Pet' Below: Director Eddie Epperson has the beat. Right: Former SAU band director Richard Oliver conducts at Homecoming. The Big Band Sound HI Canlt Stop Loving You was the fea- tured song for the 1983-84 band. Newly out- fitted in yellow western chaps, the Pride of the South brought the school to its feet dur- ing games, pep rallies, parades and concerts. Q .e.......-M-W Their spirit was contagious and brought groups singing and swaying to the beat of the traditional fight songs and, of course, the alma mater. The new look for the band is credited to Eddie Epperson, director of the band, who said he had seen the chaps used with only one other band and liked it so well that he decided to give it a try. The somewhat Liang si ---1 e e 9- M ini-snr Af N0 unique chaps give a western look to th band, complementing the Rider image. The band puts in many hours practice t perform at all the various functions wher- their sound is requested. The drum majo ette for 83-84 was Suzie Barnett, a pre-0 tometry major from Magnolia. Miss Barne and a cast of nearly 100 were greeted wit welcome applause wherever they went.

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Phi Beta Lambda Business Fraternity . . . I shall strive to develop the qualities necessary in becoming a responsible business leaderfl These are the last words in the PBL pledge, and that is what our organi- zation has to offer. One of the main purposes of PBL is to provide stu- dents with activities that will broaden their knowledge and inter- est in any area of the business field. SAU has one of the largest chapter memberships in the state as well as in the nation. Since 1972, students from our chapter have won many awards at the State Leadership Conferences. There have been 38 first place winners, 49 second place winners and 52 third place win- ners. PBL produced 17 awards this year to add to their totals. SAU took 8 first place awards at this year's conference. Two state offi- cers were also elected for the na- tional business student organiza- tion. State Secretary is Deborah Odom of Taylor and Rodney La- Grone of Foulk was elected Vice- President. Congratulations to PBL on their successful year. PBL has also had winners on the national level totalling 35 in all. By joining PBL, one can learn more about the world of business from speakers and from actually visiting certain businesses and companies. In the past, PBL has had tours of such companies as Howmet, Gener- al Motors, and General Electric. Some other trips have been to the World Trade Center in Dallas and to San Francisco and Indianapolis for national conferences. First place Winners in state confer- ence, left to right, Hrst row.' Bruce Magee, Tommy Reed, Jimmy Haney and Rodney LaGrone. Sec- ond row: Michael Hawkins, Mi- chele Blemont, Kris Taylor and Beth Elliot. Left: PBL Drive to increase mem- bership. PBL members, left to right, Hrst row: Kelli Callaway, Jan Halibur- ton, Mary Humphries Barnhill, and Marvajean Lane. Second row: Deborah Odom, JoBeth Fincher, Louanne Crank and Cathy Lee. Third row: Dr. Rankin, sponserg Kris Taylor, Genna Hargus, and Jeannie Cook. Last row: Mr. Kolb, Jimmy Haney, Ms. Jacks, Dr. Boaz, Mrs. Mlinek, Tommy Reed and Dr. Ca lla way.

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Tau Beta Sigma And Kappa Kappa Psi Band Sorority And Fraternity e 4W7rLT'f 7 ir Several Kappa Kappa Psi mem- bers display their talent in the Dolpli-Camp fine arts music building. Kappa Kappa Psi members front row, left to right: Terry McLemore, Randy Scliiera, Cor- responding Secretary. Second row: Rufus Woods Ill, Reporterg Donald Lewis, Recording Secre- tary, Mike Sullivan. Last row: Bob Gunnels, Vice-Presidentg Terry Stillman and Isaac Nel- son. Tau Beta Sigma, sorority, and Kappa Kappa Psi, fraternity, are made up of band members who are dedicated and who have leadership qualities. They strive to build a better band. The two groups mainly work be- hind the scenes. They do everyth- ing from marking the field for march to reserving seats to setting up for the South Arkansas Sym- phony. Tau Betta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi are both honorary groups. They support the band and help the band director in any way they can. Tau Beta Sigma members, front row left to right: Diana Marty, Secretarvg Jackie But- ler, Cindy Smith, Back row: Melisa Tucker, Penny Mcl ver, President, and Debra Hamm, Vice-President. 25