Southwestern Louisiana Institute - Lacadien Yearbook (Lafayette, LA)

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Association for Computing Machinery In May, 1961, through the efforts of Dr. James Oliver, the University of Southwestern Louisiana Student Chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery became the first such chapter authorized by the Association for Com- puting Machinery. Since that time, there have been twenty-four other organizations throughout the world which have attained student chapter status. The purposes of this organization are to pro- mote an increased knowledge in computer science and computer developments among members and to promote a greater interest in computing machinery and its applications among those not familiar with the computing field. Thus the student chapter provides an important relationship to the professional organization for the student in his chosen field and serves to enlighten the public concerning an expanding field of knowl- The Student Chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery offers a basic and an advanced computer programming course to interested high school students in the area. As part of its educational program, the Student Chapter also provides talks and demonstrations to interested groups and presents movies on topics in the field of computing. Firjt Row: John G. McMahon. President; Frank Arceneaux, Jr., Vice-President; Wilma Alpha, Secretary; Mary Mitternight, Treasurer; Dr. James R. Oliver, Adviser; Professor Jack D. Testerman, Faculty. Second Row: Lucinda Sibille, Mary Clo Caiey, Guy George, Charles Hahn, A. Crayon, Dabney Tucker. Third Rou : Earl Turner. Jr., Freddy Reveron, Jackie Peck. Kirk Steinhorst, Sean S. Gayle. Fourth Row: Frederick M. Edney, James L. Bohata, Arthur Pellerin, R. L. Rupert, Jr., Joseph B. Tinker. Band The U.S.L. Marching Band performs at all home football games and at the yearly out-of-town excursion. Area festival parades and all home basketball games are also attended by the Bulldog Band. The University Concert Band, under the direction of Mr. John Gilfry, presents a concert every winter and spring on campus. The express purpose of the spring tour is to interest high school students in becoming members of the U.S.L. Band. In addition, concerts are given every spring at area high schools and in the fall for the Business- men ' s Luncheon. Firil Row: Pegfjy Auenson, Lucy Wiley, Jan Johnstone, Sharon Bell, Sally Graham, Gail Coflcy, Francis I.aCour. Stfond Row: Lillian Clay. Harry GreiK, Michcal Harrclson. Betty Gorman, Anna jm Van Voris. Wi ct Danncr, Laurel Hansen. Rickey Folsc. Vernon Wyatt, Ray I Bouf. Melvin Gisclair, Ronny FoKe, Richard Landry, James Clark. Lee Ann Boute, fames SinKley, James Cherry. 7 hirj Row: F.lainc Hcbert. Gloria Hocy. Thomas Rohin. Gayle Brcaux. Arthur Foreman. Si({uf Martin. John Dominjfue. Gcorfte Wimberly, Thomas Bcaslcy, Luther Cox, Warren Cheramie, Mervin Budge, John Phippj, Glynn Broussard. W. C. Owens, Wilkic Nunn, Nancy Gillctt, Trudie Lindscy. Harold Roy. Bill Strickland. Billy Causey. Fourth Row: Bert Travcr. Barhar.i Corkcrn. Gayle Richardson. Carol Curolc. John Miller. Raymond Domingiic. Graham Smith. John Lester. Bobby Babincaux, Charles Wicpand. L. T. Abncy. Robert Lindley, Robert Eugene Martin, Joseph Brcck, George Broussard. Stiwdinf : Stc-ic Pcirce. Dwiglit Borcl, Margaret Popovac, John Ciilfry — Director, William Aiken. Danny Rutlcdge, Joe Boles, Billy Babineaux, Albert Amedee, Kerry LaBauve. Jcrald Goodrum. Mercer. Randolph Spcich.

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American Society of Mechanical Engineers This organization has as its purposes the advancement and dissemination of knowledge of the theory and practice of mechanical engineering, the presentation of proper perspectives of engineering work, and the promotion of a professional consciousness and fellowship. First Row: Ashokkumar Parikli, President; Philip Burguieres, Vice- President; Don Forgey, Treasurer; Dale Latour, Secretary; Edmond Ghantous. Lloyd Turner, Sidney J. Cormier, Ass ' t. Prof. J. L. Andrus, Faculty Advisor. Second Row: Bobby Booty, Pravin Jobanputra, Arturo Alba, Jr., Billy J. Etienne, Eugene A. Weber, John F. McCroskey, Wayne R. Moreau. Third Row: Joseph S. Brown, Prataprai U. Desai, Daniel O. Yongue, I.ee J. Topham, William C. Roberts, Gerald J. Fontenot. Fourth Row: Raymond H. Rhode, Jr., James C. LeBlanc Everett J. Ellis, Gerald T. Naffe, Kendall B, Smith, Raimunda de Castro, Rapy T. Sapo. Associated Women Students A. W. S., one of the newer organizations on campus, has sponsored various activities during the past year including a style show for freshmen, awards for the out- standing freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior women. AWS and MSGA jointly sponsored the Freshman Mixer and Carol Night. The twenty-six officers of the Executive Board and the thirty-two members of the Dormitory Women ' s Council work together under the guidance of Miss Hilda Taylor, sponsor, in carrying out the functions of Associated Women Students. First Row: Jean Barlow, President; Babs Bernard, Recording Secretary; Celeste LeBlanc. Treasurer; Carmena Cloutier. Corresponding Secretary. Second Row: Gloria Caillouet, Harris Hall; Therese Trahan, Bonin Hall; Lynn Finley, Evangeline Hall; Betty Innes, Harris Hall; Patches Shannon. Bonin Hall. Third Row: Jean Brodtmann. Bonin Hall; Joyce Adklns, Baker Hall; Ann Har ' ey. Huger Hall; Nettie Scott, Judice Hall; Wezel Miller, Bonin Hall; Sue Fontenot. Evangeline Hall. Fourth Row: Waldean Sellers. Buchanan Hall; Emily Boudreaux. DeClouct Hall; Emma Landry, Lamar Dormitory; Charlotte Stewart. Foster Hall; Donna Robil- lard, Randolph Hall.

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Band Club The Southwestern Band Club has four prime objectives. They are: 1. To continue the development of Music Appre- ciation and understanding through the study and performance of the best in available literature. 2. To develop competent teachers, conductors and performers. To lend color and atmosphere to certain athletic and student body events while promoting and en- hancing the dignity and reputation of the college through traditional on and off-campus appearances. To provide students of the university with an op- portunity for worthy use of leisure time, emotional outlet, and social interaction. First Row: George Broussard, President; Charles Wiegand, Awards Chairman; Betty Gorman, Publicity Chairman; Bill Aiken; Anna Lou Van Voris, Secretary; Warren Cheramie, Social Chairman; Don Smith. Second Ron-: John Lester, Ronny J. Folse, Rickey R. Folse, James Cherry, Jan Johnstone, Gloria Hoey, Emily Lucile Wiley, Peggy Auenson. Third Row: W. C. Owens, Jr., Laurel C. Hansen, Gayle Breaux, Barbara Corkern, Sharon Bell, Gayle Richardson, Robert Mercer. Fourth Row: Graham Smith; Wilkie Nunn; John R. Miller; Jerald Goodrum; Joe Lee Boles; Danny Rutledge; Harry D. Grieg; Eugene H. Martin. Ffit Row: Gail Corley, Feature Twirler; Robert Lmdiey, Drum Major; Glorii Hoey. Head Majorette. Stcond Row: Kathleen Bordelon, Trudy Lindsey, Pat Verrctt, Laura Bienvenu. Jan Johnstone. Rae Dauzot