Abilene Christian College - Prickly Pear Yearbook (Abilene, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 367 of the 1958 volume:

AUDREY HAMILTON Editor-in-Chief MICKEY LIGON Business Manager MRS. RETTA SCOTT GARRETT Jl, ii ii the itorij o j . . . a torn lA not 9 • • • iAJe I ail cl friendships for lasti ncj happiness . . . WJe have fun for tendet memories . . . r r Oo mahi make oar Sc hoot distinct amoncf cottec Division r( $r r FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION President Morris Trustees and Advisors Administration Departments Eighteen Years of College Progress Led By Don H. Morris college has experienced great progress and improve- revision and additions have been given special attention and the college has been able to offer President Morris spends as much as half of his time in the development work of the college. He presents the program of the college to individuals, foundations, and industries, giving them an oppor- tunity to provide funds and facilities. He is interested in all Christian colleges and travels extensively to Board of Trustees Advisory Board Board of Trustees Pii? A new administrative office known as Director of Alumni Relations was K. Currey the Alumni Board of new programs this year. Student Life Committee Discusses Student Affairs Art Department Loses Department Head Bible offers concentration in Religious Education Business Administration offers degrees in five majors business, and prepares them to establish sound and Dr. Morlan retires after 24 years as head of Education Department The Education Department was established in 1911 elementary and secondary schools. English-one of the original departments Department of English propose to encourage students of all English language as a basic tool in the understanding of all subjects and as an essential in becoming successful citizens in Adams' give home to secure Vocational Economics Industrial Arts-the most rapidly growing department on the campus Heber Taylor returns as Journalism department head offered. All of these classes are usually filled to Modern Language interprets and appreciates other lands people in gaining proficiency in various languages Vernon Moody is new assistant for A Cappella campus are the Wildcat Band, Symphony Orchestra, the Men’s Glee Club, the Melodettes, the A Cappella Chorus, and the Choralaires. Dr. Leonard Burford is the head of the department. Dr. Max Leach Psychology head since 1955 The Psychology Department ne it has emphasizes the common s 155. Since that Dr. Don Hockaday 1923-1957 Six Social Science courses offered in Graduate School The goal of social science throughout the years has been to present history as a development of a people in all phases of human activity; to develop the student’s reasoning power; and to cultivate his memory. Rex Kyker made head of Speech Department This year the department has produced outstanding dramatics. Four primary aims of the department are to community leadership, provide training for future speech teachers, and to provide foundation for graudate Division STUDENT LIFE Religion Activities Student Government 1 Jhrouali the weeh studenti worh and won k On WonI al,t December brought a noted gospel special series of lectures about the work of the local preacher. These lecture series, the enlightening, uplifting and inspirational. WonJalf -ilit meet in Besides providing another opportunity for fellowship in service to God, the Monday Night Meetings provide an excellent training program for the development of worship. nt)euoti on cil5 . . . On On lAJednedclt atJ On Wednesday night, the Mission Study Class meets co hear speakers on subjects per- taining to the whole mission man. On other nights during the week smaller groups meet to discuss the work in Europe, lljis3ion stuclu cjCecturedli T “God” was the theme of the 42nd annual Bible Lectureship. Thousands thronged the campus during the traditional last week in February to hear God proclaimed and to see the efforts of his children demonstrated. men prayed together . . . thousands lifted their voices together in song, praising God. in print” is found in the 1958 lectureship An Atmosphere for Studying and Diversion Remember . . . some of the most enjoyable events of the year were when the doors of the freshly cleaned dorms National Safety week was the signal that time for minded us that by driving carefully the life that we saved Practice made the most perfect event of the year . . . the Sing Song. An audience of hundreds filled available seats and lined up along the walls to behold the unfolding of the work of Bob Hunter along with the crew and the contestants. First place winners were the Knights, the Homecoming Sees Friends United Biggest Bonfire Yet standard of bigness when this year’s largest class gave ACC the biggest bonfire that it has ever had. to be secured to put the finishing “decorations” on the top. Freshmen men know now what living really is. After all, what can be more fun than staying up three nights to comb alleys and dump yards? Cul- ture ... is hardly the word, old man. Rome didn’t have a thing on ACC when things got warm at both locali- ties. Nero probably would have burst with jealousy, for our spectacle made his look like a birthday candle burn- Excitement ran high as the strains of “Pomp and Circumstance” echoed throughout Fair Park stadium on that crisp autumn day last November. The crowds hushed their chatter when the trumpeters sounded the announcement that the crowning of the Homecoming Queen was near. The decree informed the spectators that pretty Jan Gibson —Fairest school, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Gardner of Highlight, and fitting climax to the Homecoming activities, was the combined talents of the A Cappella Death Takes A Holiday The Drama Department set its best foot forward this year when it presented three plays, “Death Takes a Holiday,” “The Rivals,” and “The Audiences sat spell bound as professional A. C. Greene, reviewer from the Abilene of Dr. Gaylan Collier’s best productions. ham Rigney, Connie Bennett, Ted Coleman, and Jim Bob McQueen did the best in reliving the true charac- in finding a place in theater-goers’ hearts through his superb portrayal of older men in all three plays. This year marked the termina- tion of Lewis Fulks’ association with First Dramatic Production One Act Plays Rated High operation of students displayed in various undertakings during the year. presentation of one act plays. This year seven directors presented their classmates in the productions which were held in December. Ardith Miller’s direction of “The Lark” was termed and costumes into a thrilling presentation of scenes from Varied Interests Keep Students Active and Busy Tour Meant Loss of Sleep Abilene, Setting For Date Life Student Government Initiates Freshman Orientation Program Student Cj( 'overnmen I The student body has had Leadership, personality, and friendship are characteristics Because of these outstanding with one spirit throughout the and truly an asset to ACC. Student Body President Don Drennan Vice President Bill Martin Bill Martin is an outstanding young man and a great asset to the student body. Bill and Don have worked together making a strong team for ACC. Through their splendid leadership the student body has become a strong and active group. Bill and wife, Pat, plan to return next year so that Bill can do Secretary Sara Sue Spikes The right hand to the President Spikes. Her charm, friendliness, and person to be admired by all. She has lene and plans to teach in elementary Executive Council Council the executive power such as that of our national government. The Council is made up of the president of each of the classes plus the President, Vice President, and Secretary of the Students’ Association. The Council acts upon bills and resolutions passed to it from the House of Representatives. Student Court House of Representatives Inter-Social Club Council Division in FEATURES Honor Boy and Girl Who’s Who Homecoming Queen Beauties Favorites Jlonor Competence in the classroom ... a leader among future Milton Copeland J lonor (Smj “Seriously Speaking” . . . yes, Milton is heard, whether from the debate floor or through pages of The Optimist and our Student Association Constitution. A speech major and Greek minor, he stands as truly one of our too few scholars, as his high 3.8 average clearly indicates. Who's Who VIC ALLEN . . . Basketball PAUL FORSHEY . . . Pi Kappa Delta, Vice President Debate, lour years GEORGE FOSTER . , . Who's Who Who's Who Who's Who Who's Who CAROLYN MONEY . . . SHERLEY OSWALT . I ANN BASSHAM RIGNEY . SARA SUE SPIKES . . . Who's Who JIMMY THOMAS . (J ecuitij. . . . W, -A.C.C. Bill Martin Round a circle of rotating juggling balls, with a few laughs into this Favorite spot. Campus m� ji.cc. Jan Gibson ner . . Miss Gibson walked away with All-School Favorite after winning individual honors as Beauty, Class Favorite, and Homecoming Queen. Displaying absolutely no sham or pretense, Jan radiates a sincerity and sparkle that make her Miss A.C.C. material. 187Z«5 Favorifes ESTELLENE NEAL EARNHART Jred tih a ode . . . Runners-up JO ANN JAY MOSES OSBORNE Favorites IDA PEARL MASON BOB BAKER Division IV r ORGANIZATIONS AND CLUBS Honor Departmental Social Service Geographical Honor four major productions and con- tributed in a definite way to two or more phases of theatrical gible for membership in Alpha Psi Omega, a national fraternity for students working in drama- tics. These people are to a large lent dramatic productions on the Alpha Psi Omega Omega Rho Alpha brings together freshmen who ma Tau Delta. A Club The A Club was formed by Dr. G. C. Morlan, retir- ing head of the Department of Education, in 1917. Mem- bership is based upon leadership, scholarship, and char- acter. The motto is “We live to serve.” Each year the use to the school; this year’s project is the obtaining of closed circuit TV for the campus radio station. A Club Alpha Chi Juniors and Seniors in the upper ten percent of their and promotes scholarship in small colleges and universities. banquet and entered “Upper Peabody Technological College” in the Sing Song. This year’s president has been Bill Martin. Alpha Chi Music Educators National Council This is the first year for the MENC and it has seen The Phi Alpha Theta is a national honor society designed for people who have chosen to journey along the paths of history. The members of this society are chosen on the basis truths of history. The purpose of the society is to promote a respect for individual freedom, to instill a belief in the brotherhood of man, and to contribute a fragment of knowl- edge to the cause of truth. W Club tl a Si Z£-‘ N'vS r. r n -i ?t |ft 0 f ii'P fei C jfil ASWP n r o P,f A P Thompson r) 0 n 3 m SiFtf «flCiaee. J‘ A.'Zlon� r £ £m n. 0 g) “Jti ft Service Circle K Circle K is a branch of ile college students. This as ushers at various functions Campus Service Organization c.s.o. Aggie Club The Aggie Club boys have been creating interest in rural life among themselves and among others with various activities. Besides honoring the Aggie Exes at Homecoming, they sponsored a field day for high school boys interested in agriculture. They selected Miss Geri Watts as Departmental Sweetheart Geri Watts A Cappella Chorus Abilene Christian College is noted for its singing students, and it naturally follows that its A Cappella Chorus represents the very “cream of the crop.” Everyone connected with the chorus this year was thrilled by the potential greatness of the choir and enthusiasm has remained high throughout the year. Under the direction of Dr. The Wildcat Marching Band Presents . . . Mr. Douglas Fry Ellen H. Richards Club Future Band Directors Los Alegres Orchestra Student Education Association TSEA was formerly known as FTA . . . the name being tions are known as FTA. Carolyn Mickey serves as local president and also as tary to the state president and was also elected Miss Future Teacher of ACC. Highlight of the year came at the State Convention in Corpus Christi (March 27-29) when Dale Forrest of ACC was named Mr. Future Teacher of Texas. Dale was The ACC chapter of the SEA began the year’s activities panelists have provided the group with enlightening programs Dr. Orval Filbeck serves as sponsor of the group. Other secretary-treasurer; Dale Forrest, paliamentarian; and Geri Watts, reporter. PlppmuiBip Pemm Club The PEMM club serves as an majors and minors. The club is program cf physical education at ACC by assisting the directors in physical activities on the campus. various other social get-togethers. Social CadeMes Delta Theta Daughter dinner . . . Grecian columns in a “Morning Sunrise” ... a gardenia and colors ships . . . making new friends . . . enriching their lives and the lives of all those around Sodalis Frat Sweetheart—Petite Cynthia Reynolds ... Homecoming and Tiger-Dent . . . flour and fun at the annual “Sham-battle” harvest moon hayride . . . tux and red roses . . . sweethearts and candle- light . . . friends forever—“Brothers Together.” Frat Sweethearts Ko Jo Kai shampoo at Sing-Song distributed by “Little Club of women” played and “Buttons and Bows” . . . Sparkle and formals entine greetings . . . Red and white and GATA Service to all . . . the little things that mean so Phi Delta Psi I .) Sub-T-16 “Yunkin’s Cove” and steaks . . . Licks for being late . . . Casual and easy-going . . . Fun- loving and friendly . . . Kisses for Yunkin ... A flood of welcome for Homecoming Exes . . . Se- crets and mystery before the spring banquet . . . The Tuscarora” and her mates end their 35th voyage—one that will live always in the hearts of Knights Knights in the Day of Sir Ligon . . . Chivalry and “Good Special Interest adept at using their hands, in fact was formed by those students the deaf. Several of the group have language so that they might carry the Gospel to those unable to hear. Dactylology Kitten Klub Rodeo Club Veteran's Club adjusting themselves into life on the ACC campus. Their East Texas Club Golden West Club Gulf Coast Club Heart of Texas Club International Club Jayhawks Sanddwellers New Mexico Club Yankee Club Cheerleaders • • fififii Inpsyders As the name implies the InPSYders are students majoring, minoring, or just interested in the new science, psychology. From the ranks of the group may come some noted research in understanding the human mind. A trip was made to Topeka, Kansas, to visit the Menninger Clinic and to hear special lectures on the subject of mental health. p ft 3� a e «i 1 . Q I 2 2 i2 fl I C. % i i £ t Sm ft 3 Division Intercollegiate Von and Bobby Intramural 1957 Wildcat Football Squad jm � j % Cats Outplay Chattanooga to Gain 6-6 Tie In Opener Wildcats Smash McMurry 20-6 on the ground. took the ball on the Wildcat’s 6 yardline and raced M iK ) jj riLi t % r Bill Lovelace Runs Wild For 135 Yards as ACC Beats North Texas State 28-20 The Wildcats had two sustained drives of 66 yards in the first half to lead at half time by the score of 14-0. Tackle Standley Scott recovered a fumble to start the first drive and the whole ACC line gave the Cats the ball for the second drive as they held the Eagles on a fourth-and-one try on our 34 yard line. In the second half, touchdowns were scored by Charles Richardson on a pass from H. P. First Loss of Season Suffered As Florida State Wins 34-7 see gained a total of 448 yards. ACC’s one touchdown came with Florida State leading 27-0. Taking the kick-off on our 25 the Cats marched 75 yards for the score. Leading the attack was quarterback Don Har- ber who passed for a total of 56 yards to receivers Robert Nickerson and Jerry Holley. Cats Bound Back With 47-0 Victory Over Southwest Texas State Veon Scott gained 88 yards and Jimmy Thomas on the Bobcat’s home field at San Marcos. The ACC team gained 386 yards rushing and 109 through the air as compared to 56 total yards for Southwest Cats Hold Powerful Mississippi Southern Team To 7-0 Powerful Mississippi Southern, undefeated i I victory by the stubborn Wildcat defense. AC the 18 and the 26 yard lines. The Southerners, omit- insfde the ACC 36. Fumbles Hurt In 12-2 Loss to West Texas State Plagued by four fumbles and four interceptions by WTS the Wildcat offense was throttled. Hard early in the first period which was nullified by a Glass blocked a Texas State punt in their end-zone. Homecoming Climaxed With 40-12 Victory Over Trinity University Homecoming is always the game to win and win it we did, 40-12. Taking the opening kickoff the Wildcats marched 80 yards for a touchdown and never seemed to stop until the final gun. Bill Lovelace, Don Rhoden, Jimmy Hirth all scored touchdowns as did ends Robert McLeod and Keith Davis on passes from quarterback Wildcats End Season With 5-3-1 Record As They Slaughter Howard Payne College 33-6 Running up a fantastic 480 yards, the Purple John Gibson, Pete Dean, Bill Cramer and Jimmy Leod, 6 foot 5, 220 pounder from Merkel who pumped in 263 points and excelled in rebounding, and Buddy Tarver who displayed his abilities Season Record Varsity Roster Season Record Junior-Varsity ACC ACC 93 ACC 41 ACC 48 ACC 58 ACC 83 ACC 70 ACC 67 McMurry College Frosh McMurry College Frosh Howard Payne Frosh Weatherford Junior College Sheppard Air Force Base Wayland College Frosh Goodfellow Air Force Base Weatherford Junior College Tarleton State Frosh Wayland College Frosh Roster Jones Daugherty Orlan Dunagan Von McDaniel, $50,000 Bonus Baby of the St. Louis Cardinals Twelve Returning Lettermen Give Baseball Team Solid Foundation Coach Guy Scruggs looks forward with much optimism to the ’58 season with the return of 12 players from last year’s squad which compiled a fine 12-6 record. The addition of TCU and Texas Tech to this year’s schedule will give the “diamond dandies” something to shoot for. Heading the list Jimmy Armstrong,403; Carl Garner, 311; and Bill Shinsky, 275. Also returning are pitchers A1 Scott, 3-0; Cramer Adams, 4-2; and Harold Green, 4-2. 500-seat bleachers, player dug outs, and dressing iifiiftttttttmr iSX j This is Bobby Morrow . . . James Segrest, who holds the all-time ACC record for shadowed by Bobby Morrow, is one of the finest sprinters and the 220 yd. dash in 20.1 seconds. Jack Shropshire, holds the school low hurdle record in the mile last year, sophomore Jimmy Reeves re- turns this year to lead the varsity distance men. Running the mile this year again is Leddie Nether- cutt, who has turned in a fine 1:55.6 880 and a 4:28.0 mile. Another sophomore up from the freshman squad is 6’5” Jarrell Edwards, who should develop into one of the finest 880 men in the Southwest. Terry McKee, a senior pre-med major who recorded a 49.9 last year. The field men who balance out this year’s squad are: R. E. Gibson, a junior college transfer from Southwest Junior College where he tossed the discus for 161’ and the shot 47T0”; broad jumper Don Staf- ford who leaped 24’1%” last year and placed in most of the meets in which he competed; Bill Todd, a sophomore who set the freshman broad jump record of 23'3”; and R. A. Wade, the top high jumper on the varsity team. 1958 Freshman Track Squad Tennis Team Schedules Major Southern Schools Tarleton TWC TCU Texas A M East Texas TCU North Texas State East Texas Austin College Howard Payne Howard Payne Tarleton Texas Wesleyan Texas A M Sul Ross South East Oklahoma Austin College North Texas State 2 Badminton Team Enters Major Tournaments Since 1951, Wildcat teams under the direction of Coach Guy no exception with Mary Lee Belcher and Estelle Prather winning the doubles in both the state meet at Austin and the intercollegiate tournament at Baylor. In the singles, these two girls played each other in the finals with Mary Lee taking first place and Estelle second. collegiate at Baylor and the Central U. S. Open at Ponca City. THIS YEAR'S RESULTS: Mary Lee Belcher 1st Estelle Prather 2nd Doubles: Estelle Prather 1st Singles: Mary Lee Belcher 2nd Estelle Prather 2nd Estelle Prather 2nd Golf Team Schedules More Than Twenty Matches Marshall, an ACC graduate, played varsity golf This year’s team has five players including one 1958 SCHEDULE March 25—McMurry, Abilene March 31—Tarleton April 2—San Angelo April 8—Texas Wesleyan College April 9—TCU April 17—Big Spring April 21—Howard County JC April 24—San Angelo April 26—McMurry April 29—Austin College May 1-3—Abilene Collegiate Invitation Mav 9—McMurry May 12—Texas Tech Association Handicap Tournament, and the Snyder Invitation. Other members of the team are freshmen Jerry Ray. Cross Country Team Fares Well in Fall Season begins long before the break of spring, as the Cross Country team Jimmy Reeves, Jarrell Edwards, Truman Clark, and Laddie Nethercutt. The varsity competed in the following meets: University of Texas Brooke Army Medical Center. This year’s freshman team was the best in the state. At the Texas finished first, Marvyn Coleman second, and Jerry Mabry fourth. He Flies Through the Air with the Greatest of Ease Intramurals Open To All Students competition for all students who wish to engage in athletics. Under the direction of Coach Dwain Hart, the intramural program offers competition in 16 sports for boys and 15 for girls. These activities are an integral part of the education and student life program of the ACC is always proud of its great track team . . . ABC Relays — Big Spring ABC RELAYS —APRIL 5, BIG SPRING Bill Woodhouse. It was Texas again who beat out ACC. They scored 6OV2 points to ACC’s 38. High school day results Results from some of this year's meets BORDER OLYMPICS — MARCH 8. LAREDO Abilene placed seventh with only 12 points. But the Wildcats scored all these points without the ser- vices of their Senior trackmen. Several Seniors on the ACC squad were ineligible because they com- peted there when they were freshmen. This included three-fourths of the 440 relay team—Griggs, Segrest, SOUTHWESTERN RECREATIONAL TRACK AND FIELD MEET — MARCH 15. FT. WORTH ACC Trackmen took third spot at Ft. Worth house was second. WEST TEXAS RELAYS — MARCH 22. ODESSA NORTH TEXAS RELAYS — MARCH 25. DENTON At Denton’s North Texas Relays the Wildcats, minus Bobby Morrow and Bill Woodhouse—were TEXAS RELAYS — MARCH 28-29. 440 relay team won with a time of 41.0. We also won the 880. 3-WAY MEET — APRIL 11, ABILENE The ACC Wildcat track team literally ran away places out of fifteen events in both the Varsity and Freshman division to win both division titles. The tab read 70 for ACC, 48 for North Texas, and 39 for Baylor. Our 440 relay team ran a 40.5, and Wood- house won the hundred in 9.5 against the wind. DALLAS INVITATIONAL — APRIL 17. DALLAS In this meet Bobby won the 100 in 9.5, Wood- house was second, and Jarrell Edwards won the 880 in 152.7. PENN RELAYS — APRIL 25-26. PHILADELPHIA. PENN. With Sophomore George Peterson filling in for the 440 and 880. Bill Woodhouse was edged out by Duke's Dave Sime in the special 100. Bobby Morrow was out with a strained groin muscle. Division Senior Junior Sophomore Freshman Graduate School Special Students Seniors End Illustrious College Career on May 26 seniors were jostled and bounced on a hayride in the fall that was rich in junior classes will leave a monument type of sign to identify the school. Seniors CRAMER, BILL, • Seniors CONNER, BILL, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma COPELAND, DONNA, Plainview, Texas COPELAND. MILTON HAROLD, Malvern, Ark. Speech Omega Rho Alpha, Debate (4 yr.), Optimist, Prickly Pear, Club, Alpha Chi, Sigma Tau Delta, Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, Pi Kappa Delta, Student Court (chief justice) CORBETT, CAROLYN MAY. Alvin, Texas Secretarial Training CORBETT, JACK ALAN, Dallas COSGROVE, DONALD G. Oklahoma City, Okla. COTTINGHAM, DALE, Austin, Texas CRAIG, ALICE KAY, Gads CRUMP, JOWAUGHN PARKER, Seymour, Texas Seniors CURREY, RAY, Lawton, Oklahoma DALLAS, D. DWAYNE, Clayton, New Mexico DAUGHERTY, JERRY, Kilgore, DAVIS, HERSHEL, Bishop, Texas Transfer: Texas A I College DEAN, EUDA EDWARD (PETE), Jasper, 1 DENMAN MERLENE, Houston, Texas DENNIS, DWYANE, Littlefield, Texas DOCKERY, THOMAS WILLIAM, Fayetteville, Ark. Razorback Club (v. pres.). Flying Seniors DOTSON, FRANK, Odessa Texas DRENNAN, DON Abilene, Texas Business Administration Student Association President, Junior Class President, Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities, House of Representatives, Gamma Epsilon, Sub T-16, A Club DRENNEN, JERRY, Seminole, Texas DRENNEN, PEGGY, Countyline, Oklahoma DRISKELL, LEONARD. Bayton, Texas DUNKIN, SHARON S., Grand Junction, Colorado Transfer: Mesa Junior College, Kitten Klub, Golden Y Club, CSO, Pandoras, Dactylology DUNN, THOMAS, Galveston, Texas ELDRED, CLIO B., Bellingham, Washington Business Administration A Cappella, Camera Club, Gamma Epsilon, Circle K ETTER FRANK, Abilene, Texas FAGAN, OTTIS, J., Abilene, Texas Eta Beta Pi (sgt.-at-arms). Gamma Epsilon Seniors GUSTAFSON. CHARLES, A HAMILTON, AUDREY KAY, Toledo, Ohio HARRIS, CAROLYN, A HATTER, PEGGY JOYCE, A HEATHCOCK, CLAYTON, San HEFFLEY, DALE LEE, ( Seniors HERROLD, VAUGHN RAY, McPherson, Kansas Transfer: Central Christian College, PEMM Club, Galaxy HILL, WALLACE, Hawley, Texas HILLIER. STEVE, Longview, Texas mgr.), East Texas Club (v. pres.) HODGE, LA NELLE, Merkel, Texas HOFFMAN, BILL, Vernon, Texas Fiater Sodalis, Kappa Delta Pi. FTA, PEMM Club, N Texas Club. Veterans Club, Panhandle Club, Varsity F HOLLAND, DANNY DALE, Mineola, Texas HOLLAND, HOOPER, CAROLE LYNN, Abilene, Texas HORTON, NELSON L., Portland, Oregon Kappa Delta Pi, FTA Seniors HUNT, MARY ANN, Lamesa, Texas Elementary Education HUNTER, CAROLYN I HUNTER, LANNY, Dodge City, JAMES, KENNETH. , JAMES EDDIE, JOHNSON, BOBBY I JOHNSON, Seniors KRIZAN, HORACE ADRIAN, Lubbock, Texas LATHAM, NONN1E L., Gainesville, Texas LAWRENCE, ROBERT W„ Hickman, Tennessee LEACH, CCRA LESLIE, Abilene, Texas LEGATE, SHIRLEY, Deport. Texas LEWIS, CLIFFORD EUGENE, Lovington, N. I LLOYD, ALNETTA R., Honolulu, Hawaii Seniors MANN, ALICE ANN, Graford, Texas Omega Rho Alpha, North Texas Club, Optimist (bus. mgr., soc. editor, assoc, editor), KACC (news dir.), Pickwickian Club (sec., pres.), Bedichek Journalism Award, “W” Club (sec., asst, editor), Rodeo Club (sec.), Alpha Chi, CSO, Press Club, Pickwicker (asst, editor), Choralaires, Zellner Dorm MARTIN, WILLIAM CURTIS, Devine, Texas Student Association Vice President, Speaker of House of Representatives, Alpha Chi (pres.), “A” Club, Omega Rho Alpha, Sigma Tau Delta, Frater Sodalis, Band, Band MC, Pickwickian Club, Optimist MARTIN, CLAUDENA, Temple, Texas MARTIN, SARAH ANTIONETTE, El Paso, Texas MASON, THERESA, MATHIS, PATSY JEAN, Fort Worth, Texas MATSON. CAROLYN SUE, MAYS, WAYNE, 1 McAFEE, ROBERT L., Dallas, Texas Seniors McCALL, JACK, Abilene, Texas Varsity Basketball McCLISH, H. McGEE, LAFON, Amarillo, Texas MclLROY, JIMMIE, Hobbs, New Mexico McKEE, TERRY LYNN, Bellville, Texas McKENZIE, DONALD W., Dearborn, Michigan McMILLAN, JEANETTA, Abilene, Texas McWHERTER, GENE, Temple, Texas MEDDERS, WM. HARVEY, JR., Kilgore, Texas Postmaster—Station ACC Seniors MEEK, FRANCES ELLEN, Gonzales, Texas Alpha, Heart of Texas Club MERKEL, HYMCNDA, Abilene, Texas MERRITT, ALLEN, Abilene, Texas A” Club, Sub T-16, Varsity Basketball MEYERS, DONNA FAYE, Sharon, Pennsylvania Elementary Education Cadettes, FTA, Yankee Club, Los Alegres MICKEY, CAROLYN KELLEY, Abilene, Texas Melpomenean Players (sec.), Alpha Psi Omega (sec.), CSO, Kitten K-lub, “W” Club, Alpha Chi, Sigma Tau Delta, FTA MICKEY, DAVID R., Vernon, Texas MIDYETT, ORVILLE, Irving, Texas Transfer. Freed-Hardeman College, Baylor Poetry Festival MILLER, RICHARD PAUL. Abilene, Texas Transfer: Texas Tech. German Club, Chi Beta Pi, Sub T-16, MILLER, GEORGE G., Stafford, Kansas MILLER, JOHN WALTER, Little Rock. Arkansas Seniors MILLER, SALLY JEANETTE, Frederick, Oklahoma Delta Theta, “W Club, Alpha Chi, Omega Rho Alpha MILNER, CHARLES RAY, Dickinson, Texas MITCHELL, LOY STANLEY, Lawrence, Kansas Alpha Chi MITCHELL, SCOTT, Lawrence, Kansas MONEY, JOAN CAROLYN, Houston, 1 MONTANDON, GEORGIA L„ Knox City, Texas MONTGOMERY, BETTY JO, Cross Pi Kappa Delta Pi, FTA, “W” Club, Alpha Chi MCORE, RONNY, Lovington, Seniors MOWRY, DELORIS EVELYN, Morland, Kansas MURDAUGH. FRANK, Dalhart, Texas NELSON, SUE, Waco, Texas Club, McDonald Dorm Council (pres.), Girls Training Class NEWHOLD, FRED A., Lamar, Colorado NEWHOUSE, BRIGHT K., Roby, Texas NOLAND, WILLIAM F., La Marque, Texas A Cappella, Men's Glee Club, Galaxy (sgt.-at-arms), Ger- ODOM, LA NETA, Gainesville, Texas “W” Club (treas.), CSO, Ellen H. Richards Club (' Zellner Dorm Council, Kappa Delta Pi, East Te OGILBE, DAVID, Shadyside, Ohio OGLE, Seniors OSWALT, SHERLEY ANN, Abernathy, Texas PEMM Club, Bai Kappa Delta Pi, Phi Rho Alpha, PEARSON, INEZ, Bird City, Kansas PEARSON, MYRTLE ALICE, Perryton, Texas Band, CSO, Ellen H. Richards Club, FTA PENNINGTON, JAMES E., Oklahoma City, Okla PERKINS, CLYDE B., Long Beach, California Transfer: Central Christian College, Circle K, Inpsyders, A Cappella, Glee Club (v. pres.), Frater Sodalis, Upper Class- PERKINS, JOE, Tucson, Arizona PERKINS, RACHEL ANN, Long Beach, Calif. Richards Club (treas.), Melodettes, CSO Ureas.), “W” Club, PESQUEIRA, RALPH R., San Diego, California PETERS, DONNA, Temple, Seniors RHODEN, DON CLIFFORD, Abi RHODES, ARVIN, i RICHEY, WILBURN GERALD, La Pryor, Texas PEMM Club, Physical Therapy Club RIGNEY, JO ANN, Midland, Texas ROACH, JAMES KENNETH, Dallas, Texas RODEN, PAUL, , ROGERS, LEM, RUSSELL, DAVID, I Seniors SAGE, J. C., Monahans, Texas SCOTT, STANDLEY, Varsity Football SEALS, JAMES, Belton, Texas SELBY, DAVID, Sagerton, Texas SHELBURNE, G. SICKLES, JANET CATHERINE, Abilene, Texas HARRISON, Abilene, Texas Seniors VALENTINE. MADENE, Abilene, Texas Golden West Club, Ex Libres Club, FT A VANDERVEER, MARY JANICE, Temple. Texas VANDIVER, ARLES, Abilene, Texas VERTZ, GINGER GUNN, Brownfield, Texas VIDLER, FLOYD EDWIN, Cleburne, ' Council, Zeta Rho (hist.), Prickly Pear WALKUP, ROBERT A.. Dorchester, Texas Aggie Club, Livestock Judging Team, Circle K, Sample Case Sitters, Veterans Club (treas.), KACC, Grill Club WALKER. STERLING O., Lampasas. ’ 'E, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Seniors WALLACE, LOWELL, I WATTS, SANDRA : WHITE, BILLY RICHARD, S WHITE, ROGER I WEEMS, ELIZABETH I WILCOX, WARREN, “A Club, Band, Sample WILEY, WILMA ANNETTE, Kilgore, T WILKEY, KENNETH JOHN, Posey, Illi: Juniors 9 O % fi o 44 11 . 'V «1 O f . ZM Zlk Brannin, Beverly: Fullerton, California Armstrong, Jimmy; Midlothian, Texas Barbee, Charley; Bay City, Texas Belcher, Mary Lee; Abilene, Texas Bennett, Dana L.; Hillsboro, Texas r k2 iSi a ■ k. l|| i «i Juniors Byrd, Bertha; Midlothian, Texas Clark, William: Bend. Texas Davis, Kay; Walla Walla, Washington Davis, Keith; Littlefield, Texas Sophomores Spirited and Active The Sophomore class retained the spirit annual Fish-Soph rivalry day at the start of the fall semester. Unprecedented, the class is filming for the school a 45 minute movie of ing and the sophomore banquet were simul- Sophomores 3 9j.O ■% iLtt Sophomores iert, Donald; Dallas, Texas Brown, Truitt; Middlewater, Texas eh, William D.; Abilene, Texas Buzzell, Jeanie; Wichita Falls, Texai Cadro, Ernest J.; Teague, Texas Caldwell, Catherine; Chattanooga, 1 Cargill, Louise; Hale Center, Texas n, Sophomores rownfield, T e; Snyder, T Hatter, Robert; Abilene, T Herring, Carroll; Dimmitt, Texas Heyen, Meryle; Stafford, Kansas Hicks, Bobbye; Carlsbad, New Mexic Hobbs, James; Carman, Manitoba, Ca Hobbs, Mark; Wichita Falls, Texas Hobert, Diane; Munday, Texas Hollingsworth, Walterine; Abilene, T Hooten, David; Dallas, Texas Houton. Marla; Washington, D. C. Howell, Pauline; Carlsbad, New Mex Hurst, Clifford: Amarillo, Texas Ji Hale, Pat; Big Sprin; .Ohio 1 k. Tyre; Lawn sis™’ ‘� “4 - Vi y JL gj ; i if s 1 V ii 0 5 O a Q lUk ft ' Ik Jg m McGee, Karen Sue; Amarillo, Texas McHam, Meridon; Fort Worth, Texa McIntosh, Jerry; San Benito, Texas McKee, Geneva; Colorado Springs, ( McKillip, Ima Jean; Farwell, Texas McKinney, Carol; Snyder, Texas McLean, Barbara; Wharton, Texas McLeod, Betsy; Roscoe, Texas McSpadder, Sandy; Colorado City, 1 Metcalf, ViAnna; San Fernando, Cal 1 1 Shults, Ann; Abilene, Texas Sophomores Scoggins, Elaine; Dallas, Texas Small, Phyllis Elaine; Hayward, California Smith, Charles Fred; Abilene, Texas Smith, Robert Louis; Abilene, Texas ;y; Colorado City, Texas :, Irvin; Deerfield, Illinois 1; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Sublett, Gearon; Glade water, Texas Sophomores David Huff Sets Vigorous Pace for Fish '61 This year saw a very active freshman class on the Hill. They were the first to go through the Student Association Orientation Week which “Around the World in Eighty Days” for its theme. Freshmen Adcock, Nida Ruth; Gruver, Texas i, Dennis; Fort Worth, Texas Arnold, Gary Dale; McGregor, Texas r, William, Ypsilanti, Michigan Barrett, Elden Royce; Waco, Texas Freshmen Bellotte, Scnja; Luling, Texas Blackburn, Evelyn: Bakersfield. California Braddock, Linda: Odessa, Ti Bradford, Patricia; Big Spring. fr. It G sni f , Freshmen Eoff, Jerry; Ballinger, Texas Welch, West Virginia 1; San Saba, Texas j; Stephenville, Texas h, Steve; Chowchilla, California Freshmen Freshmen Freshmen «.i r i Lamberth, H. D., Jr.; Carlsbad, New Mexico Leather, Sue; Watsonville, California Leche, Sue; Ponca City, Oklahoma Legate, Charlotte; Dallas, Texas Lightfoot, Teddie; Dallas, Texas Lips, Rachel; Temple, Texas Luttrell, William L.; Dallas, Texas o r?t ysfehr P Jft W - ' Lil •p jk hw. .r Freshmen Moffett, Charles Moody; Snyder, Texas £ r V SSSS n '2 D Mk ££ n Neu, Wayne1; Gainesville, Texas Neuhold, Alfred; Lamar, Colorado f «� « yfT lii' 5 rt Nicks, Shirley; Sharon, La Mesa, California O’Hair, Betty: Earth, Texas O o Sh « Aria Oliver, Joe Hicks; Fort Worth, Texas Oliver, Tommy; Fort Worth, Texas Osborn, Bill; Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts .a 1 ii jO A Rogers, Jackie; Fort Worth, Texas Rutledge, Kermit; Merkel, Texas Freshmen P P jpiia m % i - Ik. '. s. '5 iSLuifr, i£X Freshmen dm dM r K 1 ii rs p iiiti «ii The Graduate School Graduate Students Special Students JLLin, eu... 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