Tennessee Wesleyan College - Nocatula Yearbook (Athens, TN)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1956 volume:

29465 956 TENNESSEE WESLEYAN COLLEGE Athens, Tennessee STAFF Editor Helen Hammer Co-Editor Barbara Akers Student Artist Helen Lee Dallas Layout Editor Fredrick Shoemaker Copy Editor Harold Hook Business Manager Betty Carolyn Ward Photography Richard K. Wood Willard Smith Advisors BUI McGill Mary Greenhoe E. G. Rogers • w 37$. OF IViERNER ■ PFEIFFER LIBRARY TENNESSEE ' :. ' l ATHENS, TENNESSEE rt- ' f! ffiri - f ' - v v«, ' r --WS i« • t- il .. ■. -  ■ m- $: A 1-K ► x X i v .. r ' S ' i ? at; together we seeK ROY H. SHORT, Bishop, Nashville Area of the Methodist Chnrch I The year 1955-56 has been of unique importance In the life of Tennessee Wesleyan College. As we launch the four-year rogram, we are reminded of those whose vision, courage, and ove have brought the College to its present hour of promise and challenge. Through the support of the Holston Conference of the Methodist Church and through the singular cooperation of the people of Athens, Tennessee Wesleyan enters a new era of growth and service. ' i ' ;i ' We are reminded also of those within our own immediate cir- cles who have made it possible for us to enlarge our under- standing and deepen our faith through an education under frankly Christian auspices. To those whose sacrifices have made this institution a reality — the Church and the community — and to those who have made our education possible — our parents, other relatives, and friends — this 1956 NOCATULA is grate- fully dedicated. OFFICERS OF THE ADVISORY BOARD: Right to left: Ralph W. Duggan, President; W. F. Whitaker, Vice-President; Charles W. Bellows, Secretary-Treasurer. DR. LEROY A MAHTIN, President of Tennessee Wesleyan College. The effectiveness of the total program of an educational in- stitution depends upon several factors: competent adminis- tration, trained and dedicated faculty, and loyal and appre- ciative students and alumni. But competence, training, ded- ication, loyalty, and appreciation are weak without leadership with vision and courage and faith. Because Dr. LeRoy A. Mar- tin, President of Tennessee Wesleyan College possesses these qualities in unique measure, the College is now in the midst of both her finest and most challenging hour. As Dean of the College, Dr. John- son is advisor to the President concern- ing general policies of the institution. He is primarily responsible for the total academic program of the College, especially such matters as curriculum and standards. Paul Riviere, Dean of Admissions and Registrar, found new popularity this year when he maneuvered the class schedules to eliminate Saturday classes. Responsible for the academic records of students, Dean Riviere checks all credentials for graduation and plans and directs registration. In spite of these duties and his teaching, Dean Riviere is always anxious to assist students in planning well- balanced academic programs. Dean Paul Reviere Perhaps no member of the adminis- trative staff is more enthusiastic con- cerning the progress of the College during the past five years than Mrs. Mary Nelle Jackson, Administrative Secretary and assistant to the Pres- ident. Her efficiency, imagination, and loyalty contribute immeasurably to the effectiveness of the College program. MRS. JANICE WILSON, Acting Bursar DR. ALF H. WALLE, Director of Evening School If an institution is to be worthy of the support of its alumni and friends, it must be alert to the needs of those it attempts to serve. Because the adminis- tration of Tennessee Wesleyan is constantly seeking new means of service, the Evening College is now in its second year. Under the enthusiastic and capable leadership of Dr. Alf H. Walle, this division of the College program is ex- periencing steady growth, both in enrollment and in the variety of courses offered. Designed primarily to accommodate teachers in the elementary and secondary schools within commuting distance of Athens, the Evening College may well become a major force in the intellectual and cultural life of this area. PROFESSOR A. H. MYERS and DR. JAMES W. BALDWIN. Although it is often difficult for the young student to realize that time will bring a gradual slackening of the pace and eventual retirement, such is the inevitable result of a full span of life. For those who have given their years to the development of the disciplined mind and the compassionate spirit, retirement is not an end but a beginning. Two such persons are Professor A. H. Myers and Dr. James W. Baldwin. Professor Myers has served Tennessee Wesleyan Col- lege for more than twenty years, while Dr. Baldwin climaxed a lifetime of teaching at the Uni- versity of Texas with two years of service in a College in his native state. To these men the administration, faculty, staff, and students extend their sincere appreciation and the warm hope that they may know the joy and peace which the knowledge of a job well done may bring. 1(1 (Standing left to right): Dr. Bryan, Mrs. Myers, Mr. Donner, Mr. Rogers, and seated, Mr. McGill. Language and Literature ENID PAHKER BRYAN A.B., M.A., B.A in L.S., Ph.D.; Professor of English and Classics. E. G. ROGERS B.A., M.A.; Associate Professor of English, Chairman of Division of Language and Literature. CLARYSE DAVIS MYERS A.B., B.S. in L.S.; Librarian. WILLIAM M. McGILL B.A., M.A.; Assistant Professor of English and Speech. THOMAS B. DONNER B.A., M.A.; Associate Professor of Modem Languages. RAUL ROWLAND (not pictured) A.B., M.A., B.D.; Visiting Professor of English. 11 Seated: Mr. Myers, and Rev. Smith. Standing: Dr. Johnson, and Dr. Baldwin. Education, Psychology, Philosophy. and Religion A. H. MYERS Ph. B., A.M., B.D.; Professor of Philos- ophy and Psychology, Chairman of Division of Education, Phychology, Psychology, and Religion. JAMES W. BALDWIN A.B., M.A., Ph.D., Litt. D.; Professor of Education. F. HEISSE JOHNSON A.B., B.D., Ph.D.; Dean of the College, CO. Jones Professor of Religion. WILLIAM R. SMITH, III A.B., B.D.; Instructor in Bible. HAROLD N. POWERS (not pictured) A. B., M.S.; Instructor in Education. 12 Left to right: Mr. Coe, Dr. Martin, and Mr. Riviere. Social Sciences J. VAN B. COE A. B. , M.A.; Associate Professor of Eco- nomics and Sociology. PAUL RIVIERE B.S., M.A., B.D.; History. Associate Professor of JOHN M. MARTIN B.S., B.A., M.A., Ph.D.; Associate Pro- fessor of History, Chairman of Division of Social Sciences. WILLIAM HARRY JOUBERT (not pictured) B.S., B.A., M.A., Ph.D.; Instructor nomics and Government. Eco- 13 Left to Right: Mr. Honaker, Mr. Johnson, and Mr. Yates. Natural Sciences CARL BOGGESS HONAKER B.S., M.S.; Associate Professor of Chem- istry and Physics, Chairman of Division of Natural Sciences. G. A. YATES A.B., l. A. ; Professor of Mathematics. RICHARD MANN JOHNSON B.S., M.S.; Associate Professor of Biology. HELEN M. RICHARDS (not pictured) A. B., M.D. ; Assistant Professor in Biology. BERNARD H. ZELLNER (not pictured) B.S., M.S.; Instructor in Mechanical Draw- ing. 14 Seated: Dr. Walle, and Miss Puett. Standing: Mr. Hoots, Mr. Puett, and Mr. Clites Fine and Applied Arts ALF H. WALLE B.S., M.S., Ed.D.; Professor of Busi- ness Administration, Director of Evening College, Chairman of Divi- sion of Fine and Applied Arts. REVA PUETT B.S., M.S.; Assistant Professor of Home Economics, Assistant Dietitian. ALFRED JACK HOUTS B.A., M.M.; Associate Professor of Music, Choral Director. FRED PUETT B.S., LL.B.; Instructor in Commercial Subjects. ROGER CLITES A.B., M.A.; Instructor in Business Education. GLEN REED CLAIBORNE (not pictured) B.S., C.P.A.; Instructor in Business Administration. MARY L. GREENHOE (not pictured) B.M., M.M.; Instructor in Piano and Organ. JOHN I. FOSTER, JR. (not pictured) B.S., LL.B.; Instructor in Business Administration. JAMES C. GUFFEY (not pictured) B.S.; Instructor in Business Adminis- tration. GEORGE R. KOONS (not pictured) B.A.; Instructor in Business Adminis tration. MARTHA B.HALE (not pictured) Instructor in Art. 15 Left to right: Mr. Rankin Hudson, Mr. M. Clifton Smith, Miss Frances J. Biddle. Physical Education RANKIN HUDSON B.S.; Instructor in Physical Education, Football Coach. M. CLIFTON SMITH B.S., M.S.; Associate Professor of Physical Education, Basketball Coach for Boys. FRANCES JEAN BIDDLE B.S., AM; Instructor in Physical Edu- cation and Biology, Basketball Coach for Girls. 16 Few if any members of the College staff work more steadily and perhaps with less spoken appreciation than those who provide the students with their daily vitamin dosage. In spite of our frequent thoughtless complaining, we are sincerely grateful to Mrs. Donner and her co-workers for their many hours of conscientious labor. As Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, Louis Underwood plans and coordinates the work of one of the most vital groups on the campus. Especially during the past two years, with major improvements in the physical facilities of the College, this group has given of their time and energy often beyond the legal or minimum requirements of their jobs. In spirit and in effort, these men are an integral part of the College fam- ily, and the students are gratefully aware of their interest and concern. 17 Standing: Frances L. Biddle, Director of Women ' s Residence Halls. Left to right, seated: Mrs. Sue Davis, R.N., Nurse; Ida Ruth Lewis, Head Resident, Lawrence Hall; and Reba Parsons, HeadResident, Ritter Hal! . Standing: Mrs. Dorothy J. Gilbert, Secretary to the Dean. Left to right, seated: Robbie Jean Ensminger, A. A., Secretary to the Pres- ident; Nancy Ann Waters, A. A., Secretary to the Registrar. 1H JJF 7- • ' ■ ' ■ ' ■■ ' . ' ■ ' -■ i ■■■ ' ■.. ... to grow through study , n, « S . r« m j «. STKDENT BODY OF BILL ALLEN, President ' f ' DeVAl ° .DWAIN FARMER, Vice-President DOLO -?■•.. . . - W WPIW IQH CL, ARBARA PICKEL, Secretary and Treasurer • • - in- BARBARA AKERS BILL ALLEN BOB ALLEN SUE BARNES ROBERT BLEDSOE LARRY BORDEN CARMELIA BRYANT CLAUDE CATRON JOYCE CLITES 25 PAUL CONNER CHARLOTTE CUPP PATSY DeLOZIER EDDIE LYNN DICKEY FLORENCE EDWARDS ORAN ELROD BOB ERWIN PHYLLIS FOX EARL FERGUSON 26 29465 AL GALLOWAY WILIAM S. GAMBLE DOROTHY GILBERT i i f I RICHARD GILBERT BILLIE DEAN HALEY ALICE HARDWICK ROMA FAYE HARRIS FRANK HUGHES 27 MERNER - PFE1FFER LIBRARY TENNESSEE WESLEYAN COLLEGE ATHENS. TENNESSEE N - I J VIOLA HUSKEY REGENIA LAWSON TECK SENG LIAN THOMAS BLAIR LILLARD GEORGE LUSK JAMES D. McQUAIN LAWRENCE MARTIN JAMES MASON CHARLOTTE MILTON 28 FRANKLIN MULLINS DELORES MYNATT CLIFFORD M. O ' DELL JAMES PATTERSON ROY LEE PATTON OWEN PECK BARBARA PICKEL HUGH M. REYNOLDS RUBY RICHARDSON 29 HAY ROBINSON PAUL STARNES JACK P. THACKER DAVID TUCKER HAROLD L. TURNER FRANCES TREW CHARLES TROTTER MARY WARNER AILEEN WATKINS 10 VIRGIL WHITLOCK PHYLLIS WILLIAMS GEORGE WILSON HUGH L. WILSON JERRY WILSON WALTER E. WILSON JOHN WITHERS BOYD WOODY KENNETH WYNN 31 ■ I •;V - ,i! ««(aiii(jfc C ' mf ■Ik •■..• ' • ' ' ■■ ' ■■ ' ■• SKSSJK %•• '  .. ' •) ' r§ . ' - RAY BOWERING % Vice-President HELEN HAMMER Secretary- Treasurer V BILL BUTTRAM President II aBf i£ s s kM !J .JEW fa? NORMA ABBOTT BILLY AKINS DAVID ARNURIUS MARTHA BARKER RAY BOWERING WINTON BOYNTON CLARICE BRACKETT CLARENCE BURRELL ANN C. BUTTRAM BILL BUTTRAM GERALDINE CAMP PATTI CAMPBELL ;« LUTHER CARROLL GABE CLARK BOB CLARKE BETTY JOAN CLAYTON JOE CRABTREE DORIS ANN CROWELL DWAIN CULBERSON HELEN LEE DALLAS JAMES E. DAVIS EDDIE DEAL EDDIE DODSON DWAIN FARMER 34 COLEMAN FERGUSON POLLY GLASS JIMMY GRANT CHARLOTTE GUINN HELEN HAMMER ANDREW HARBISON JAMES HARRIS NANCY HARRISON SHIRLEY HIXSON HAROLD E. HOOK BARBARA HUFFAKER DOLORES INGRAM 35 JOYCE IRWIN BOB JENKINS RAYMOND KEATON FRANK KENNEDY LOIS LANCE CAROLE JUNE LEE RALPH LEWIS DAVID LOWERY JOHN McAMS CLINTON MAPLES DICK MENDENHALL JERRY D. MILLER 36 ROYAL MINISH GWENDOLYN MORRISON DAVE MORROW WALTER E. MOSES JUNE PARDUE MYRON PEAVYHOUSE SHIRLEY POE RICHARD RAPACIOLI HENRY RIVIERE PATSY ROBINETTE JASPER ROGERS PEGGY ROGERS 37 CAROLYN RULE BILLIE SCHUMPERT PEGGY SHELL MARVIN TREW BETTY C. WARD DeVAUGHN WADSWORTH 38 KENNETH ALLEN PATRICIA ANDERSON THOMAS ARMSTRONG STEVE AVALLONE PHYLLIS BAKER JOHNNY BARHAM CHARLES BOGGS GEORGE BORDEN JAMES R. BOWERS 40 WAYNE EDWARD BROOKS ANDREW BROWN, JR. THOMAS BROWNSEY PEGGY BURGAN ROSEANN CACCIOLA DAN CAMPBELL ROSEMARY CARD CLARA LEE CARROLL FRANCES CATE MARY CHEEK IDA RAY COOKSEY CHARLES COLYER VON COOK CARLOS CORREDOR L. N. CRABTREE JOYCE CRAIG SAMMY CRAIG BEACHER CREASMAN SHEILA DAVIS MILDRED DAVIS 41 THOMAS DILLARD PATRICIA ANN DOYLE FRANK DUCKWORTH JACK DUGGAN LOIS DUGGAN MARY JO ELLIS MARGARET ELSEA DIANE FLANNIGAN NANCY FRENCH f ,x, k ty 12 ' JANE FULLER MARY F. GARDNER MERTON GATES THOMAS GOSE SAM GRUBB PAUL GUFFEY, JR. GUSTAVO GUITERREZ MARTHA HARDIN JOE HARRELL WILLIAM HARRIS WILLIAM HEATER DAVID HENDERSON WILLIAM HENRY WILLIAM HICKS WILLIAM RAY HINTON ELIZABETH HOWELL JERRY HOWELL EDDIE HYSINGER LOWRY ISBELL NANCY HUFF 43 ROBERT JOINES ARTHUR JONES KATHRYN JUSTICE ARRANTS KENNEDY CAROL KENNEDY PAUL KETRON SUSHIL KHOSLA HARRIET KING JOE KINSER H FAYE KIRKLAND JON LACKEY PAUL LACKEY VIRGINIA LADY ROY LAMB KATHRYN LASSITER DENNY LEE BILLY LINDSAY robert loftis jo anne lowry william a. loy Walter McMillan GEORGIA MAJORS WILLIAM R. MALCOHM BETTY MARKWOOD BOBBIE JEAN MARTIN RAYMOND MASSENGILL MARY M. MAYNARD SUSAN MONTGOMERY DONALD MYNATT 15 CHARLYE FAYE NEWMAN LILLIAN NICKLE PAULINE NITZSCHKE JOHN NORMS JOAN OGLE DAISY ORR PHYLLIS OWEN BY ANN OWENS VERMONT OWENS 46 JAMES R. PACK JIMMY PARRIS D. LEE PATTERSON ROBERT H. PATTERSON DANIEL L. PAUL J. WAYNE PAUL RITA PEARSON BARBARA JEAN POWELL LINDA LEE QUILLIN LARRY G. QUINN CARRIE LEE ROBERTS BETTY LOU ROBINETTE ELEANOR SUE RODDY BOBBIE SANDERS PAUL SEATON NORMA JOYCE SHARP ELLIS B. SHEALY JIMMY SHELLEY CHARLES SHOCKLEY CARROLL SISK 47 f ' !3SS h 1 1 ii ■ M ii ■J n Mill ii ■■■■ ills 4 f£ ■In s hi i ta rrrnf® l ,£ Sr3 i : 1 i 3 ' i M ty ' - -pWi mmSk Ll r. •■; ■VS 1 n ! tf (9 ,v - m 1 j 5 ' --.. : - j i  £9 EB .- CHESTER SMITH WILLIA M THOMAS FERNANDO TORRES JAMES TOWNSEND JANE TREW MAX A. TREW MARGARET TUML IN RONALD TURNER WILLIAM VELEZ HARRY VESTAL DONALD WADE FRANK WAGNER HOYLE LEE WALKER KENNETH WALKER MARTHA WALKER JAMES WATKINS CARRIE ANN WATSON WHEELER WATTENBARGER HENRY WEBB, JR. BRUCE WENTWOTH SHERRILL WHITEHEAD JO WILLIAMS ROBERT LEE WILLIAMS CLINTON T. WILSON SARAH JOAN WILSON JAMES WYNN 49 . to grow through cooperation Left to right, seated: Charlotte Cupp, Teck Seng Lian, Ronnie Knight, Ida Ray Cooksey, DeVaughn Wadsworth, Helen Hammer. Standing: Bob Allen, Dolores Mynatt, Bill Buttram, Jo Ann White, William Heater, Bill Allen, President; Dwain Farmer, Charlotte Guinn, William Hicks. Student Council The Student Council is the group through which the student body works with the faculty and administration. The purpose of the Student Council is to moderate affairs of the student government with definite concern for the best interests of the students. It is both an honor and responsibility to serve on the Council. 51 Left to right, seated: Barbara Akers, Charlotte Cupp. Back row: Mr. A. H. Myers, Mr. E. G. Rogers, Dr. F. Heisse Johnson, Shirley Hixson, Mr. ftilliam M. McGill, Barbara Huffaker. Religious Activities Committee The Religious Activities Committee coordinates the work of the three so- cieties concerned with Christian living: The Life Service Volunteers, the Stu- dent Christian Association, and The Wesleyan Fellowship. Any consideration which has to do with the religious welfare of the student body is the respon- sibility of this Committee. The religious activities include Religion in Life Week, Brotherhood Week, the bringing of outstanding religious leaders to the campus for a day ' s visit or for a chapel address, and any other event of a religious nature that in- volves the entire student body. 52 Left to right, first row: Shirley Hixson, Charlotte Cupp, Patricia Doyle, Alice Wood, Sue Barnes, Peggy Burgan, Virginia Lady. Second row: Josephine Williams, Nancy Huff, Margaret Elsea, Florence Edwards, Carole Lee, Clara Lee Carroll, Aileen Watkins, Barbara Huffaker. Third row; Mr. A. H. Myers, Walter Wil- son, Harold Hook, Frank Wagner, Carroll Sisk, Richard Rapacioli, Raymond Massengill, Eddie Williams, Dr. F. Heisse Johnson. The Life Service Volunteers is composed of students who have decided to enter some type of professional service in the Christian church. Some plan to enter the ministry; others plan to be- come church secretaries, directors of religious education, missionaries, recreational leader s, or ministers of music; still others plan to become teachers of religion in church-related colleges. This organization, with the Student Christian Association, plans weekly programs for Wesleyan Worship. Its highest purpose is to help the students to face their everyday problems in a Christ- like way. Life President: Charlotte Cupp Vice-President: Shirley Hixson Secretary -Treasurer Alice Wood •ervice Volunte ers 53 Left to right, first row: Barbara Huffaker, Frances Trew, Barbara Alters, Dolores Mynatt, Alice Wood, Sue Barnes, Betty Carolyn Ward, Aileen Watkins, Patricia Doyle. Second row: Helen Hammer, Virginia Lady, Nancy Huff, Lois Duggan, Martha Barker, Margaret Elsea, Ida Ray Cooksey, Peggy Burgan, Clara Lee Carroll, Margaret M a ynard, Carrie Lee Roberts. Third row: Ann Buttram, Peggy Rogers, Patsy Robinette, Pauline Nitzschke, Josephine Williams, Phyllis Williams, Ann Howell, Roberta Cate, Florence Edwards, Rosemary Card, Carole Lee, Daisy Orr, Betty Robinette, Billie Schumpert. Fourth row: Joan Ogle, Audrey Wise, Kathym Lassiter, Harold Hook, Jimmy Grant, Walter Wilson, Raymond Massengill, James Center, Carroll Sisk, Frank Wa er, Jon Lackey, Eddie Williams, Shirley Hixson, Charlotte Cupp. The Student Christian Association is open to any student who wishes to become a member. This organization is composed of students who are interested in seeing that the principles of a church-related college are brought before the student body. The Student Christian Association meets jointly with the Life Service Volunteers each Wed- nesday night for worship and fellowship. Otud ent v hri nstian President: Barbara Huffaker Vice-President: Albert Galloway Secretary-Treasurer: Helen Hammer A ssociation 54 Peggy Burgan, Charlotte Cupp, Nancy Huff, Martha Barker, Ida Ray Cooksey, Paulin e Nitzschke, Carole Turnblin, Rose Evelyn Key, Margaret Maynard, Virginia Lady, Susan Montgomery, Particia Doyle, Carrie Lee Roberts, Bobbie Sanders, Clara Lee Carroll, Barbara Pickel, Patsy DeLozier, Doris Ann Crowell, Barbara Akers, Frances Trew, Joan Ogle, Rosemary Card, Viola Huskey, Rita Pearson, Dolores Mynatt, Miss Reva Parsons, Aileen Watkins, Betty Markwood, Billie Schumpert, Josephine Williams, Carrie Ann Watson, Ann Howell, Roma Faye Harris, Florence Edwards, Phyllis Williams, Faye Kirkland, Ann Buttram, Sue Barnes, Phyllis Fox, Peggy Rogers, Katherine Justis, Martha Walker, Kathyrn Lassiter, Marv Warner, Roberta Cate, Patsy Robinette. Wesleyan Fellowship President: Barbara Akers Vice-President: Charlotte Cupp Secretary: Ida Ray Cooksey Treasurer: Viola Huskey 1 iH ■■ Wh KjjL 11 1 ' j k jJk b?W«JMH The Wesleyan Fellowship group is made up of the girls in Ritter Hall who meet each week for devotional services, with an occasional guest speaker. During the year various projects to help others are undertaken. 55 Left to right, seated: Harold Hook, Charlotte Guinn. First row: Sue Roddy, Daisy Orr, Dr. Enid Hryan, Lois Duggan, Clara Lee Carroll, and Betty Robinette. Second row: Jon Lackey, Phyllis Williams, James Center, James Grant. The Bulldog has made considerable progress toward becoming a senior college publication. To reach this achievement required the unselfish cooperation of a well-rounded staff and acreative advisor. The major purpose of any college newspaper is to build and keep school spirit high. The Bulldog has met this challenge with enthusiasm and hard work. Bulldog Staff Co-editors Charlotte Guinn and Harold Hook News staff Clara Lee Carroll, James Bowers, Betty Robinette, Reginia Lawson, Sue Roddy, Phyllis Williams, Owen Peck Features and Art Joyce Clites Sports Jon Lackey Photography James Grant and Richard Rapacioli Kxchange and Typing Daisy Orr and Lois Duggan Bus. and Circulation . . James Center and Bruce Wentworth Faculty Advisor Dr. Enid Bryan : .(. Left to right, SEATED: Betty Carolyn Ward, Frederick Shoemaker, Harold Hook, Barbara Akers, Helen Hammer. STANDING: Ida Ray Cooksey, Sue Roddy, Barbara Pickel, Phyllis Williams, Raymond Massen- gill, Helen Lee Dallas, Sue Barnes, Charlotte Milton. Not pictured: Robert Jenkins, Sports Editor. Conferences with photographers, printers, and staff . . . theme ideas, copy, photography schedules and deadlines . . . these are a few of the details which make the life of an annual staff member feverishly and gloriously hectic. But somehow in the excitement and tension of such activity we develop a deeper appreciation of the College, its problems and possibilities. If the staff has given these pages something of its own loyal enthusiasm, our aim has been achieved. Left to right: Miss Mary Greenhoe, advisor; Mr. E. G. Rogers, associ- ate advisor; Mr. William M. McGill, advisor; Barbara Akers, co-editor; Helen Hammer, editor. N c A T U L A Staff 57 Tennessee Wesleyan College Choir Jack Thacker, president Patsy Robinette, secretary Charles Seepe, business manager Phyllis Fox, vice-president Barbara Pickel, treasurer Ann Howell, reporter Dolores Mynatt, technical assistant Sue Barnes, Patsy DeLozier, Martha Barker, wardrobe mistresses Left to right, FIRST ROW: Alice Wood, Dolores Mynatt, Reginia Lawson, Rosa Evelyn Key, Nancy Harrison, Martha Hardin, Jo Williams, Virginia Lady, Martha Barker, Nancy French, Patsy DeLozier, Frances Trevv. SECOND ROW-: Aileen Watkins, Patsy Robinette, Barbara Pickel, Bob Clarke, Bob Allen, Ray Bowering, Phyllis Fox, Sue Barnes, Charlene Blackburn, Ralph Lewis. THIRD ROW: Jack Thacker, Joan Ogle, Ann Howell, Audrey Wise, Eddie Williams, Kenneth Walker, Joseph P. Hines, Kathryn Lassiter, Bobbie Jean Martin, Mary Warner, Charles Seepe. FOURTH ROW : Harry Vestal, Frank Kennedy, Hugh Reynolds, Eddie Deal, John Withers, Gabe Clark, Al Galloway, Ray Ledford, Kenneth Wynn. Accompanist, Billie Dean Haley. Not Pictured: George Flint, Sheilah Davis, Charlotte Milton, Grace Coates. 58 PROFESSOR JACK ROUTS, Director of Music and con- ductor of the T. W. C. Choir. ? :■ A world of fun and enriching fellowship along with much hard work — the members of the T. W. C. Choir experience this and much more as they strive to bring both spiritual inspiration and delightful entertainment to an increasingly wide audience. On April 27, 1956, the Choir met its greatest challenge and most glorious opportunity as it performed before delegates from more than forty nations at the General Conference of the Methodist Church in Minneapolis. The invitation to the Choir from the Conference is a signal tribute to both the capa- ble leadership of Director Jack Houts and the loyal appreciation of President Martin. The forty-five members of the organization spend several months in prep- aration and digging before traveling throughout immediate and far-reaching vicinities to represent the College in the presentation of sacred concerts before congregations of the Methodist Church. In past seasons they have appeared in churches from Florida to Virginia, on radio programs and on television networks from Atlanta, Knoxville, and Johnson City. Further, the Choir has assisted Athens vocal groups in several performances of The Messiah, appeared with the Chattanooga Philharmonic Association, presented programs for numerous high schools, and staged its own successful productions of major musical com- edies: The Red Mill , Desert Song , Rose Marie , Naughty Marietta , The Vagabond King , and Oklahoma T Memories may readily be recalled of the friendships, laughter, sweat, and the unexplainable feeling of satisfaction when we reflect upon the Choir and all it means. 59 T m 1 B M - y | vU 1 V L U l 1 t t ■ Tw • -lb • R lip AjHl A j h H ■ L ■ Jl LS B .y B Left to right, SEATED: Louise Orr, Clara Lee Carroll, Betty Carolyn Ward, Mrs. Vera Coe, Assistant Librarian, Joyce Erwin, Mary Frances Cheek, Betty Markwood. STANDING: Sue Roddy, Barbara Powell, Florence Edwards, Mrs. Claryse D. Myers, Librarian, Bob Hamilton, Paul Stames, Phyllis Williams, Roseanne Cacciola. Library Staff hi) Left to right, SEATED: Audrey Wise, Margaret Rowden, Mildred Davis, Helen Lee Dallas. STANDING: Boyd Woody, Helen Hammer, George Wilson, Mrs. Martha B. Hale, Instructor in Art, Lawrence Martin, Dolores Mynatt. Art Club 61 A n£ . ' ' CIaude Catron ' president; Ronnie Knight, vice-president; Virgil Whitlock, sergeant-at-arms- Jo Ann White, secretary-treasurer; Teck Seng Lian, Merrill Smyth. SECOND ROW: Dolores Ingram Viola Huskey, Barbara Akers, Lois Ann Lance, Barbara Pickel, Phyllis Williams, Grace Coates, Martha Barker Lawrence Martir ., Bill ILmdsey, Jackie Henderson. THIRD ROW: Boyd Woody, Doyle Fowler, Tom Brown 11 ' ? u? T g K t, „ J o ,Ty I WlISOn ' Larr y • Gabe CIa J° e Cmbtree, C. R. Ferguson, Dwain Farmer, Dick Mendenhall, Ray Bowering, Ray Keeton, Harold Turner. ' ?? W club Until this year there were two letter clubs on the campus, one for girls and one for boys. This year the two clubs were combined to form the W Club. The club was reorganized, and a new constitution was drawn up and approved. Ihe purpose of the organization is to promote athletics on the campus. Any student lettering in football, basketball, baseball, tennis, or cheerleading is eligible for membership. 62 Left to right, FIRST ROW: Aileen Watkins, secretary; Barbara Akers, first vice-president; Viola Huskey, president; Martha Barker, second vice-president; Barbara Huffaker, treasurer; Miss Jean Biddle, sponsor. SECOND ROW: Dolores Mynatt, Ida Ray Cooksey, Lois Ann Lance, Barbara Pickel, Grace Coates, Phyllis Williams, Audrey Wise, Frances Trew, Jo Williams, Mary Cheek. THIRD ROW: Nancy French, Charlotte Milton, Joan Ogle, Bobbie Jean Martin, Anne Owens, Joyce Craig, Martha Walker, Kat Justis, Norma Abbott, Shirley Hixson, Patricia Anderson, Charlye Faye Newman. The Women ' s Athletic Association was formed last year to develop a strong intramural program for girls through sports tournaments with the numerous organizations on the campus. Women ' s A thletic A ssociation 63 Left to right, FIRST ROW: Owen Peck, vice-president; James B. Patterson, president; Polly Glass, secretary; Alice Wood, treasurer. SECOND ROW: Dr. Alf Walle, sponsor; Doris Ann Crowell, Jo Ann Wilson, Billie Dean Haley, Denzil Patterson, Larry Borden. THIRD ROW: Don Wade, Oran Elrod, John Withers, Ray Bowering, Robert Clarke. r uture -Dusiness -L eaders of A merica The primary purpose of the Future business Leaders of America is to de- velop competent, aggressive business leadership. Mr. Owen Peck of the Wes- leyan Chapter was elected state president of F.B.L.A. for Tennessee for 1955- 56. While representing Tennessee at the National Convention in Chicago, Pres- ident Peck accepted a plaque for the Wesleyan Chapter in national recognition of their outstanding work. 64 Left to right, FIRST ROW: Kat Justis, Roseanne Cacciola; Martha Walker, secretary; Barbara Akers, presi- dent; Lois Ann Lance, treasurer; Charlye Faye Newman. SECOND ROW: Dick Mendenhall, Walter Wilson, Gwen Morrison, Joyce Irwin, Clara Lee Carroll, Mary Cheek, C. R. Ferguson, Bill Heater. THIRD ROW: Doyle Fowler, Eddie Cartwright, Junior Pruett, Ronnie Knight, Joe Crabtree, Dwain Farmer, Ray Keeton, Merton Gates. NOT PICTURED: Hugh Reynolds, vice-president. Independents 65 Left to right, SEATED: Teck Seng Lian, reporter; Helen Hammer, vice-president; Richard Gilbert, presi- dent; Nancy Harrison, secretary; Henry Riviere, treasurer. STANDING: Dr. F. Heisse Johnson, sponsor; Barbara Pickel, Jo Ann White, Barbara Akers, Coleman Ferguson, Alice S. Hardwick, Billie Dean Haley, Phyllis Fox. Alpha Beta H onorary Fraternity Alpha Beta is a new name on the Wesleyan campus this year. This organi- zation is the successor to what was formerly Beta Chi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, national junior college honorary scholastic society. The purposes of this organization are to promote scholarship, to develop character, and to cultivate fellowship. Our most successful activity this year was the sock-hop, held on Hallo- ween in Black Dining Hall. We have spent most of the year organizing Alpha Beta and expecf to have a full program in the near future. „t, Left to right, SEATED: Dr. Helen Richards, Miss Mary Greenhoe, Mr. William M. McGill, Mr. Carl Honaker, Miss Robbie Ensminger. STANDING: Martha Barker, Jo Ann White, Miss Jean Biddle, Kenneth L. Wynn, Mr. G. A. Yates, Claude Catron, Larry Borden, Barbara Piclcel, Patsy Robinette. Pan-Hellenic Council The Pan-hellenic Council is composed of three faculty members and the presidents and sponsors of each fraternal organization on the campus. The pur- pose of the organization is to plan and supervise the activities of the Greek letter societies and to relate these activities to the total program of the College. 67 Left to right, FIRST ROW: Winton Boynton, Service Officer; Richard Gilbert, Chaplain; Jack.Ritchie, Presi- dent; Prof. Richard M. Johnson, Co-Advisor; Miss Carol Ann Kennedy, Sweetheart; Dr. Alf H. Walle, Co- Advisor; Robert Clarke, Treasurer; Bernard Patterson, Vice-President; Billy L. Akins, Secretary. SEC- OND ROW: Connie Sherlin, Arrants Kennedy, Charles Broadwell, Rhea Watkins, Dewayne Culberson, George Lusk, Vermont Owens, Robert Davis, Merton Gates, Owen Peck, Ronald Turner, Wayne Brooks, Frank Hughes, Roy Patten, Clinton Wilson. THIRD ROW: Andrew Jackson Brown, Bill Harris .Paul Guf- fey, Oran EIrod, Robert Bledsoe, Ray Bowering, James McQuain, George Borden, Joe Crabtree, Bob Purdy, Robert Hayes, Dwain Farmer, Kenneth Allen. FOURTH ROW: James Davis, Hoyl Walker, Johnny Milton, Robert Patterson, Mick Henderson, Eldie Dickey, Max Trew, Clifford O ' Dell, Ray Keeton, Johnnie Lackey, Robert Jenkins, Johnny Norris. NOT PICTURED: Fred Belk, Clarence Burrell, Dan Campbell, Earl Car- michael, Charles A. Colyer, Jack Conner, L. N. Crabtree, Edward Dew, Carol Dickson, Edward Dodson, James Duckworth, Wayne Godfrey, Morris Greene, John Guinn, Andrew Harbison, Robert Harris, William Heater, Harold Hicks, Robert Jackson, Charles Liner, David Lowry, Jimmy Mason, Charles Parkinson, Hal Plemons, Jack Ramey, Richard Ray, Jasper Rogers, Charles Seepe, William Templeton, James Townsend, Charles Trotter, James Watkins, Ivan Wiggins, Kenneth Wynn, Bill Leslie, Robert Vestal, James Wiggins, Harry Sherman, Robert Coker, James Garrett, William Millsaps, Thurston Duggan, Randolph Lee, Gordon Shell, Kenneth Hackler, George Smith, Earl McCosh, George Captain, Edward Bain, Allen Eldridge. 68 Miss Carol Ann Kennedy, Sweetheart of the Veteran ' s Club, is greeted by its President, Jack Ritchie. Veterans Club The Veterans ' Club is a new organization which was formed to provide information and aid to the veterans of Tennessee Wes- leyan College. The club got off to a good start by building the winning float in the Homecoming Parade. Among other projects which the club completed during the year were the building of a student bulletin board and the presentation of an American flag to the school. M Z M E . . . Zeta Mu Epsilon Left to right, FIRST ROW: Lois Duggan, Dr. Helen Richards, sponsor. SECOND ROW: Nancy Huff, Char- lotte Cupp, Phyllis Williams, Carolyn Rule, Martha Barker, Daisy Or. THIRD ROW: Jane Fuller, Georgia Majors, Carrie Ann Watson, Jo Williams, Virginia Lady, Pat Anderson, Charlotte Milton. 70 Martha Barker, president Carolyn Rule, vice-president Charlotte Cupp, secretary Phyllis Williams, treasurer Dr. Helen Richards, sponsor With Dr. Helen Richards as our sponsor, we began the year with enthusiasm. Activities during the year included a taffy pull; a come-as-you-are ' breakfast, given by our patronesses Mrs. Irene Houser and Miss Florene Peck; a party announcing our Sweetheart, Jim McQuain; and a Christmas dinner, also given by our patronesses. With the help of nine enthusiastic pledges, we successfully carried off the January dance. The theme was Dancing in the Dark , and decorations were in silver and black, with revolving lights and a mirrored chandelier. The sorority was honored when Carolyn Rule was chosen both Homecoming Queen and Sophomore Class Beauty, Jane Fuller was elected Freshman Class Beauty, and Charlotte Milton was voted Most Friendly Coed. 71 ri 1 1 ... Eta Upsilon Gamma FRONT, left to right: Jo Anne Lowry, Lillian Nickles. SEATED: Sue Barnes, Patricia Ann Doyle, Joyce Craig, Patti Campbell, Shirley Hixson, Helen Hammer, Ann Owens. STANDING: Mrs. F. Heisse Johnson, sponsor; Patsy DeLozier, Betty Robinette, Barbara Piclcel, Helen Lee Dallas, Billie Dean Haley, Bobbie Jean Martin, Betty Carolyn Ward, Barbara Huffaker, Nancy French. 72 Barbara Pickel, president Barbara Huffaker, vice-president Billie Dean Haley, recording secretary Shirley Hixson, corresponding secretary Helen Hammer, treasurer Mrs. F. Heisse Johnson, sponsor Ten Gammas returned to school in September of 1955, looking forward to a grand year. As a first step forward, we elected Gabe Clark our Gamma Guy and celebrated with a banquet in his honor at Newton ' s Restaurant. Anne Owens was a candidate for Homecoming Queen. In November we spent a Starry Evening at the home of our new patroness, Mrs. W. D. Sullins, for our annual rush party. Our nine new pledges were no sooner pledged than we went to work on our yearly dance. We were proud to present The Dance of the oilver Bells as the Christmas formal. Helen Hammer and Patti Campbell represented Gamma well when they were among the class favorites chosen by the student body. In February, the Gammas and their dates got into the spirit of St. Valentine ' s Day with a party. 1955-56 has been a very successful year for the Gammas, and many thanks are due our kind, willing and able sponsor, Mrs. Heisse Johnson. Our Gamma Guy, Gabe Clark, also deserves our warmest appreciation and love for his many kind- nesses and favors. 73 K A $ . . . Kappa Delta Phi Left to right, FIRST ROW: Roberta Cate, Grace Coates. SECOND ROW: Frances Trew, Margaret May- nard, Shiela Davis, Martha Hardin. THIRD ROW: Ida Ray Cooksey, Peggy Shell, Delores Mynatt, Nancy Harrison. FOURTH ROW: Rosemary Card, Harriette King, Ann Howell, Audrey Wise, Patsy Robinette Viola Huskey, Joan Ogle. 74 Patsy Robinette, president Nancy Harrison, vice-president Delores Mynatt, corresponding secretary Ann Buttxam, recording secretary Audrey Wise, treasurer Mrs. Jack Houts and Mrs. Jack Thacker, sponsors Seven returning Kappas along with our co-sponsors, Charlotte Houts and Helen Thacker, began a successful year in high style. First of all, we elected as our favorite John Withers of Eta lota Tau, a guy who in our opinion has proved to be an ideal Kappa King. Early November found the Kappas and guests out at Sloppy Joe ' s enjoying an informal rush party. Rushing and pledge season produced nine Kappa pledges of whom we couldn ' t be more proud. These girls had a chance to show their creative ability one week later when we presented our annual dance, Kappa Karnival on November 19. Homecoming week-end brought back familiar faces as well as honors for the sorority. Two members were named fraternity sweethearts at the Pan-Hellenic dance. Ann Buttram was elected sweetheart of Phi Sigma, and Delores Dedo Mynatt was chosen by Eta Iota Tau. Needless to say, Kappa Delta Phi is proud of each and every sister and her individual part in the campus life at Wesleyan. We felt highly complimented in the election of Nancy Harrison as the Most Talented girl on the campus and Delores Dedo Mynatt as the Junior-Senior Class Beauty. 75 Z l A .. . Sigma Iota Chi ! .; I Left to right, FRONT ROW: Geraldine Camp, Phyllis Baker, Carol Ann Kennedy. SECOND ROW: Miss Robbie Ensminger, sponsor; Sue Roddy, Carole Lee, Doris Ann Crowell, Ajleen Watkins. THIRD ROW: Re- ginia Lawson, Norma Abbott, Jo Ann White, Charlotte Guinn, Susan Montgomery. 7h Jo Ann White, president Charlotte Guinn, vice-president Reginia Lawson, secretary Doris Ann Crowell, treasurer Aileen Watkins, sergeant-at-arms Miss Robbie Ensminger, sponsor Sigma Iota Chi began the year with a new sponsor, Miss Robbie Jean Ensminger. Events we will remember include a tea at the home of our patroness, Mrs. Rhea Hammer; our rush party; the impressive pledge service, also in Mrs. Hammer ' s home; the election of and party for our Sweet- heart, Claude Catron; Christmas parties; the hilarious Slumber Party; a great time working on and at the Sigma Sugar ' n ' Spice ; and our Spring Banquet. 77 H I T ... Eta Iota Tau Left to right FIRST ROW: Ray Bowering, John Withers. S£CO TO ROKV jimmy Bowers.Mr. William McGill, sponsor; Edd.e Deal Kenneth Wynn. THIRD ROW: Ralph Lewis, Bruce Wentworth, Gabe Clark, Steve Avallone, Frank Kennedy, Eddie Williams. ;h Kenneth Wynn, president Gabe Clark, vice-president Eddie Deal, secretary-treasurer Ray Bowering, sergeant-at-arms Mr. Carl Honaker and Mr. William McGill, sponsors Under the enthusiastic leadership of campus veteran Kenneth Windy Wynn, Eta Iota Tau enjoyed one of its most creative and busy years. With the able assistance of his officers and members, Wynn directed the fraternity in the giving of a Thanksgiving basket, a clothing drive, dorm parties in both Ritter and Lawrence Halls, the distribution of polio drive stickers on parking meters on the city square, and a car-wash. During all these activities the boys were inspired by their Sweetheart, Delores Dedo Mynatt, who was presented at the Homecoming Dance. With their elections as Gamma Guy and Kappa King respectively, Gabe Clark and Johno Withers brought further honor to the group. 79 W Zv A... Theta Sigma Chi FRONT left to right: Claude Catron, Charles Seepe, Mr. M. Clifton Smith, sponsor. SECOND ROW: Bob Webb, James McQuain, Jerry Wilson, De Vaughn Wadsworlh, Bill Buttram. H(l Claude Catron, president Jim McQuain, vice-president Bill Buttram, secretary-treasurer Jerry Wilson, sergeant-at-arms Mr. Clifton Smith, sponsor Theta Sigma Chi enjoyed a year filled with honors for many of its members. President Catron was chosen Sweetheart of the Sigma Sorority and co-captain of the football team for 1956-57. Jim McQuain, vice-president, was chosen Sweet- heart of the Zetas, and Bill Buttram was named president of the Sophomore Class. Jerry Wilson was chosen Best Looking in the Junior-Senior Class, and DeVaughn Wadsworth was elected treasurer of the Student Body. Perhaps the most colorful honor and distinction went to Charles Seepe for his inspired and inspiring performance in Oklahoma! . An outstanding event of the year was the fraternity ' s Valentine Dance. 81 . . . Phi Sigma Nu Left to right, SEATED: Don Wade, Larry Bonlen, Mr. E. G. Rogers, sponsor, Henry Riviere, Teclc Seng l.ian. STANDING: Beecher Creasman, Dwain Culberson, Boyd Woody, Lawrence Martin, Jerry Miller. 82 Larry Borden, president Lawrence Martin, vice-president Henry Riviere, secretary Teck Seng Lian, treasurer Boyd Woody, reporter Mr. E. G. Rogers, sponsor Never before has our fraternity enjoyed such success. Membership increased 120 per cent over that of last year. All the members are keen concerning their work in the fraternity, and the fraternity is especially proud of the individual scholastic achievements of her members. For the past two years one of her mem- bers has maintained the highest scholastic average for men students. The fraternity is also well represented in college athletics, boasting one member on the varsity basketball team and two on the varsity tennis squad. 83 . . . to grow through achievement  1 HOMECOMING Miss Carolyn Rule was crowned Football Queen of 1955-56 at the Homecoming Football Game of October 8. Left to right: Wayne Swartout, Bulldog captain; Queen Carolyn Rule; Virgil Whitlock, co- captain of the Bulldogs; and the Queen ' s Attendants, Miss Anne Owens and Miss Jo Ann White. 85 M I S S T W c j . • 4 7 . I ■ J i J I 4 Miss T.W.C. of 55-56 hails from Athens, Tennessee. She is a member of the Freshman Class and the Sigma Iota Chi Sorority. Elected Vet ' s Club Sweetheart this year, Carole Anne deserves the title of Miss T.W.C. for 55-56. Congratulations, Carole Anne, in all you undertake. 86 M R T W c The dexterity of Ronnie Knight on the basketball court has given him a place in the hearts of the people of T.W.C. Last year Ronnie, a native of Greenville, South Carolina, was elected King of Hearts. This year he is co-captain of the basketball team, Sophomore Class representative of the Student Council, and voted the Most Handsome Boy in the Sophomore Class. Because of his pleasing personality and variety of activities, Ronnie certainly deserves the title of Mr. T.W.C. for 55-56. Congratulations. H7 TWC BEST DRESSED Patti Campbell — Ray Bowering MOST FRIENDLY Charlotte Milton — Myron Peavyhouse MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Helen Hammer — Ray Robinson UK FAVORITES MOST ATHLETIC Barbara Akers — Dick Mendenhall MOST STUDIOUS Jo Bryant — Teck Sing Lian MOST TALENTED Nancy Harrison — Jack Thacker 89 1 i Junior-Senior Best Looking Jerry Wilson Beauty Dolores Mynatt 90 Sophomore Beauty Carolyn Rule Best Looking Ronnie Knight 91 • - I mtSi ' . -.-w fT  A ■ 1 i 1 ' 5 w IT 1 1 rtf s-o in 1 « E. i i ' • ■ : H Ls s s ■% j - ,.JJLL ' ' . ■■ ' • ' :, ' ' . ■■• ' ' ■ ' •■- ' . ' !•• ■ ' V. ' v. ' , ' ■ ' ■ ' ' ;, 1 1 V ' ' ■ - r ; ! fejfl ft as- m k V ,, . r J L — ' -• - . t - • 4 r. 2a • s • f- - - B - . ■ ' m m . ST - • Freshman Ileauty Jane Fuller Best Looking Gardner Horton 92 KING AND QUEEN OF HEARTS Dr. Martin crowns Ronnie Knight and Dolores Mynatt at the Valentine Ball. THE KING AND QUEEN AND THEIR COURT Left to right: Ray Bowering, Gabe Clark, Dwain Farmer, King Ronnie Knight, Queen Dolores Mynatt, Jane Fuller, Ann Owens. Not pictured: Carol Ann Kennedy. 9.3 SWEE1 KAPPA DELTA PHI John Withers 94 HEARTS PHI SIGMA Ann Outtram ETA UPSILON GAMMA Gabe Clark Pis . . . to grow through challenge CHEERLEADERS STANDING, left to right: Ann Owens, Joanne Clayton. KNEELING: Dolores Mynatt, Jo Ann White, Barbara Akers, Dolores Ingram. 97 £ ££W FIRST ROW, left to right: Hugh Reynolds, Dick Mendenhall, Harold Turner, James Gammon, Claude Cat- ron, Virgil Whitlock, Wayne Swartout, Ray Keeton, Bob Jackson, Jerry Wilson, Bill Allen. SECOND ftOU ■■ ' .• Men-ill Smyth, John Withers, Vermont Owens, Bud Porter, Bill Lindsey, John Williams, Larry Quinn, Steve Avallone, Raymond Berryhill, Roger Wall, Bob Allen. THIRD ROW: Junius Graves, assistant coach; Jimmy Bowers, manager; Carl Price, Jack Henderson, Jack Duggan, Buddy Flinehum, Gary Hiatt, Jake Pope, E. L. Smith, Scott Davis, Clyde Grubb, Coach, Rankin Hudson, Manager, David Sweicker. Football ! i Whether you win or lose is not important but rather how you played the game. liecause of the loss of lettermen by graduation and transfer, Coach Hudson, with his able assistants, began a rebuilding program. I heir work will bear fruit in the team which takes the field next year. Yes, we had a losing season, but we gained in experience and ability. If you are to remem- ber this year ' s record, remember also uesleyan ' s 1938 team which won the National Junior College Champion- ship. SCHEDULE . . . SCORES WE OPPONENT THEY Emory and Henry 32 Georgia Military 7 Georgetown 6 U.T. — Martin Branch 6 12 Carson Newman 35 12 East Tenn. State Junior arsity 6 98 5-jf Virgil Whitlock, Tackle Sweetwater, Tennessee b Wayne Swartout, Tackle Etowah, Tennessee Left to right: . Wayne Swartout, co-captain; Junius Graves, Assistant Coach; Rankin Hudson, Head Coach; Virgil Whitlock, co-captain. M K Vi ft i r 1 Carl Price, Fullback Harlan, Kentucky Dick Mendenhall, Quarterback Athens, Tennessee Ray Keeton, Halfback Atlanta, Georgia 3 - Larry Qhiinn, Quarterback Copperhill, Tennessee cs 4m - - ; :y- ' - -.-.1 pa 1®B u U A •■■!-,. Hugh Reynolds, End Englewood, Tennessee wmm mm 4 r ;V.:-- ' ■•■■■■ v. Bob Jackson, Halfback; r Vy.: • Knoxville, Tennessee v 5v ' . 4 Steve Avallone, F.nd Boonton, New Jersey Clyde Grubb, Guard Athens, Tennessee c.-O- . Flarold Turner, End Knoxville, Tennessee John Withers, Tackle Syracuse, New York Kill Allen, Tackle Okoub. Tennessee Bill Lindsey, Fullback Sweetwater, Tennessee Merrill Smyth, Guard Trenton, Georgia Bob Allen, Guard Ozone, Tennessee HRST ROW, left to right: Jimmy Shelby, Elbert Prewitt, Ronnie Knight, Pat Gorman, Joe Crabtree, Dwain Farmer, Doyle Fowler. SECOND ROM: Frank Duckworth, manager, Boyd Wood, Von Cook, Dick Menden- hall, Sam Craig, Hugh Reynolds, Eddie Cartright, Coach Tip Smith. Basketball Coach Clifton M. Smith The arrival of Coach Tip Smith and the addition of new players contributed to the greatest basketball season in the history of the College. Playing against almost all senior col- leges, the Bulldogs amassed 17victories against only 5 defeats. The starting five — lionnie Knight, Joe Crabtree, Dwain Farmer, Pat Gorman, and either Doyle Fowler or Junior Prewitt — along with their able substitutes, deserve recognition for their fine playing. We look forward to an all-senior college schedule next year and feel confident that even this year ' s record will be im- proved upon. L02 Co-captain Ronnie Knight Greenville, South Carolina Co-captain Joe Crabtree Enplewood, Tennessee Dwain Farmer Harlan, Kentucky Pat Gorman Boonton, New Jersey n ; Elbert Prewitt Cleveland, Tennessee Doyle Fowler Cleveland, Tennessee Sammy Craig Ducktown, Tennessee Boyd Woody Midway, Tennessee 104 Jimmy Shelby Clinton, Tennessee Dick Mendenhall Athens, Tennessee Eddie Cartwright Cleveland, Tennessee Hugh Reynolds Englewood, Tennessee 105 HOYS ' BASKETBALL 1955-56 GIRLS ' BASKETBALL 1955-56 Schedule . . . Scores Schedule . . . Scores WE OPPONENT THEY WE OPPONENT THEY 65 Iliwassee 40 55 Sweetwater 45 101 1 Jerry 70 50 Iliwassee 34 102 Snead 52 47 Bowaters 28 71 U. Of Georgia Extension 60 57 Georgia State 36 74 King 60 72 King 59 89 Emory and Henry 63 53 Inglewood Independents 24 70 Carson Newman 68 11 Bowaters 20 81 Carson Newman 71 75 Iliwassee 39 62 L ' .T. Freshmen 65 70 Bowaters 26 80 Berry 74 42 DuPont 35 H(, Young Harris 83 U DuPont 50 65 Tusculum 71 64 Bowaters 17 106 Iliwassee 71 13 Dalton Tomboys 71 67 Emory and Henry 79 56 King 32 82 Tusculum 77 13 Georgia State 27 85 Maryville 63 51 West Georgia 63 7 ' ) U.T. Freshmen 58 15 Dalton Tomboys 59 89 Young Harris 101 93 King 61 61 Maryville 80 78 U. of Georgia Extension 62 99 Snead 66 FIRST ROW, left to right: Jerry Camp, Joanne Clayton, Lois Ann Lance, Peggy Shell, Barbara Alters, Ann Owens, Nancy French. SECOND ROW: Martha Barker, manager, Jo Williams, Phyllis Williams, Bobbie Jean Martin, Kathryn Justis, Martha Walker, Viola Huskey, Grace Coates, Barbara Pickel, Miss Jean Biddle, Coach. Girls ' Basketball Peggy Shell, captain Athens, Tennessee Lois Ann Lance, alternate-captain Sweetwater, Tennessee 1955 was an outstanding year in the history of girls ' basketball at Wesleyan. Under the leadership of Captain Peggy Shell and Alternate Captain Lois Ann Lance, the team racked up a record of 13 wins and 4 losses. While all members of the team played tliroughout the season, Peggy Shell was high scorer and Joanne Clayton was an exceptional guard. 107 Barbara Alters Knoxville, Tennessee Grace Coates Sale Creek, Tennessee Joanne Clayton Athens, Tennessee Barbara Pickel Pigeon Forge, Tennessee Jerry Camp Sweetwater, Tennessee Ann Owens Dayton, Tennessee Nancy French Friendsville, Tennessee Kathryn Justis Bulls Gap, Tennessee Viola Huskey Sweetwater, Tennessee Martha Walker Harriman, Tennessee i - - I Vi toWw T(ty STANDING, left to right: Eddie Cartwright, Mgr.; Bob Jenkins; Dave Tucker; Bob Johnston; George Wilson, Coach; Dick Mendenhall; Doyle Fowler; Dave Morrow; Joe Reiser. SEATED: Buddy Liner; Paul Skern; Charles Elliot; Hai ' old Lawson; Curtis Foster; Bob Erwin; Bob Allen. 1955 Baseball George ttilson, Coach Baseball returned to Tennessee Viesleyan in 1955 after an absence of more than twenty years. I nder tlie leadership of student Coach George Wilson, the Bulldogs accumulated 9 wins against 9 losses for a .500 percentage, a crowning achievement for a team in its first year of competition. Vwth this year ' s team made up of seven returning lettermen and several other experienced new players, Viesleyan looks forward to an even more successful season. BASEBALI , 1955 S :hedule . . Scores ?E OPPONENT THEY H 0PPU1NENT THEY o Lincoln Memorial 12 Mars Hill 10 T.P.I. 27 1 Mars Hill 6 i Hiwassee 8 3 Maryville 6 (i McGee-Tyson A.F.B i 12 Hiwassee 5 4 Southern Missionary 2 8 McGee-Tyson A.F.B. 6 14 Hiwassee 2 3 Berry 9 8 Cumberland 11 Cumberland 6 Tusculum 5 2 Berry 10 8 McGee-Tyson A.F.B 5 4 Berry 1 Mil KNEELING, left to right: Lawrence Martin, Dwain Farmer, Dexter Webb. STANDING: Teek Seng Lian, Bill Buttram. 1955 Tennis The 1955 Varsity Tennis Squad was made up of players with no previous experience in collegiate tennis. In fact, several members of the team had no even held a tennis racket until a few weeks before the opening of the season. Although nothing spectacular was expected from this fresh team, they improved so rapidly that by the end of the season they were performing creditably, closing the season with a 7-2 victory over East Tennessee State. Since all but one member of the team is ex- pected to play next year, prospects are much brighter for tennis in ' 56. Ill Our Banc Visitors 20 . . . Home 19 . . . Yi si tors 20 Home 21 Homecoming — The Winning Float Zeta Dance Intraninrals Sorority pledges ' date night For Reference Not to be taken from this room f ! ■■ .1 .,