Arkansas State University - Indian Yearbook (Jonesboro, AR)

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Winners Announced Larry Cox, of St. Louis, won $100 in the greased pig contest sponsored by the Twin Towers Dorm Council. Cox snatched the pig in 0.36 seconds. At the dance, the day ' s intramural winners were announced. Winners in- cluded: Regulator Guys II, an indepen- dent group in Level I; Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity in Level II; Jerald Spenser of Harrisburg, fun run, men ' s division; and Phyllis Bird of Jonesboro, fun run, wom- en ' s category. This ooze ball competitor prepares to spike the ball. The problem is not trying to catch the greased pig, its trying to hold onto it. 22«Springfest Students get into the spirit by buying Springfest T-shirts.

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R. E. Lee (Bobby) Wilson V presented Lawrence T. (Tommy) Dillard of Manila the R. E. Lee Wilson Citizenship Award during the Student Honors Luncheon at Arkansas State University. President ' s Scholars Tommy Dillard, of Manila, was the recipient of the 54th annual R. E. Lee Wilson Award. The Wilson Award is trie highest hqnor an undergraduate can re- ceive and is based on citizenship, ser- vice, and academics. Dr. A. J. Langlois, professor of hor- ticulture, chaired the selection commit- tee which consisted of one faculty repre- sentative from each college. Dr. Lan- glois said he wanted to keep emphasis on activities and not necessarily on grades; however, grades are important. The Wilson Award is named for Robert E. Lee Wilson, one of the first major contributors to Arkansas State College. Mr. Wilson served on the Board of Trustees from 1917 until his death in 1933. His personal interest and impact on the university during the early years helped develop and establish a pattern for excellence. Established in 1979, President ' s Scholars are selected from each college of the university. The scholar in each col- lege is the graduating senior with the highest overall grade point average, with at least a 3.75. Dr. Eugene W. Smith, president of ASU, presented the Presi- dent ' s Scholar awards. The recipients and their respective colleges of the President ' s Scholar aw ard were Ross Cockburn of Tampa, Florida, Arts and Sciences; Jessica T. White of Marianna, Business; Carol Denise Woods of Little Rock, Communi- cations; Beverly Baldwin Aycock of DeValls Bluff, Education; Lee Petty of Burdette, Engineering, Agriculture and Applied Sciences; Tracey Ann Law of Paragould, Nursing and Health Profes- sions. 24 -Convocation of Scholars