Centenary College of Louisiana - Yoncopin Yearbook (Shreveport, LA)

Text from Pages 1 - 206 of the 1939 volume:

SH t v oRT ' ORGA ' ?-x ' lW T4A iv C°M e , ' t «« ' e 7 i „ 5 ? ...- v «- ..v o -0 2- e --ous ■.« ,ooW 4 ? ° Ao,os ub. ' , ' i ' ■ £ 0 . . In this, the one hundred and fourteenth year of the life of Centenary College, it is fitting that we pause to recall the days of Centenary ' s inception and to consider the firm foundation of ideals and traditions from which the present college derives strength and inspiration. The calm, un- hurried days of the Old South may have departed forever, but the ideals of chivalry and gallantry still remain, and the South- ern beau and belle of the ante-bellum period find their counterpart in the modern Centenary Gentleman and his Lady. This year, the Yoncopin has attempted to pic- ture the heritage of beauty and nobility left us by previous generations and its in- fluence on the students of today. For Cen- tenary, perhaps more than any other in- stitution, is truly a blend of the romantic past and the progressive present. Here the broadened concept of modern education and the traditions of a hundred years unite to form the ideal combination of old and new. And here too in the hearts of all connected with the college, may be found the best of the culture and learning of two periods — so widely separated by the intervening years, but yet so closely bound together by a common interest and a common love. The influence of this combination may be readily discerned in the Centenary stu- dent of today, but to better picture the qualities inherited from their gallant pre- decessors, each section of this book is pre- faced by the portrait of two students, chos- en by their fellows as most representative of that particular quality which contributes to the character of the Centenary Gentle- man and Lady of yesterday and today. With this idea in mind — to accurately por- tray all phases of campus life in regard to the influence of an earlier generation — the staff presents to you the Centenary of today, with its glorious heritage of a hun- dred years and its promise of an equally glorious future. Centenary Gentleman: _J r. Sam (Peters, Jr. Centenary Lady: Mhs JMarij 0 anes ZRaihback _ A group of well designed buildings set on a campus that looks as if it were taken from a picture book, an outstanding faculty and a student body whose inter- ests are as varied as their number; makes Centenary College unique in educational fields. Centenary is a member of the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools with the highest rating awarded by that group, and successful in the fact that its progress is measured by the students from one hundred and fourteen graduating classes whose names are famous in their chosen fields of labor throughout the world. Through this gateway we enter the campus of Centenary to view a year ' s activity with the {acuity and students. Dr. Pierce Cline, Ph.B., M.A., LL.D. College president, friend and counsellor. Heads ot the college are Dr. Cline, T. L. James, Ruston, Chairman of the Board of Trustees; Ogbourne Rawlinson, Bastrop, President of the Student Body; and C. O. Holland, Executive Vice-President of the college. .-. •T..3L ■ • ... ilylWl Centenary College, Founded 1S2S students enterina L entenaru L olleae inherit a set or rick and allurina traditions and Soon become aware or a viaorous student lire and vital sckolarskip. 4 friendliness pervades tke atmospkere and tke finest kind of companionskip exists between facultu and students, intellectual development aoes kand in kand witk kiak ideals and ckaracter. Ar proqram adequate for tke ruller and better life is offered and all wko aspire to better tkinaS are cordiallu invited. [- resident. Administration: Centenary ' s Executive Vice-President, C. O. Holland, a successful banker and business man, has interestea himself in a greater Centenary. Already a new $20,000 Student Union building is being erected on the campus and will be ready for use next September. Adminis- tration assistants, some of whom are earn- ing a part of their tuition, aid Miss Avis Wilson, Registrar, (at left in picture below) in checking grades, reports, and keeping parents informed on the student ' s prog- ress. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Randolph, Bursar and Assistant Bursar, (below at left) also employ student assistants. Miss Elizabeth Powell, Secre- tary to the President, (extreme right in the picture) and the President ' s office staff. Dean John A. Hardin, A.B., M.A., with seventeen years of service to Centenary, counsels each incoming Freshman, outlines the desired course of study for the degree sought, arranges hours for the conve- nience of both the college and the student and gives the newcomer a genuine and hearty welcome. Dean Hardin ' s interest does not stop with registration, but the student ' s progress is followed by him through- out the entire four years. The Dean of Women: One of the first persons a new girl meets at Centenary is Mrs. A. R. Campbell, Dean of Women, a charming and gracious lady who pos- sesses a keen understanding of the col- lege girl ' s problems. - ' f«- ' ' ' ' :; ' Jveminiscent of C ke Ula Soutk Culture, refinement and beauty are synonymous with the Old South, and in Colonial Hall, the women ' s dormitory at Centenary, the true spirit of ante- bellum days prevails. In Colonial Hall this spirit is more than just traditional, it is a part of life for the college stu- dent. Truly a southern home for young ladies. New students first confer with instructors. Courses are selected with the help of upperclassmen. Then to the Bursar ' s office for a final check-up, the last question asked and answered, and somewhere there is the punch bowl, presided over by one of the campus organizations. Here the newcomer meets new friends and enters on four years of pleasant college life. mep '  e - ' . «f The Science Departments: Jackson Hall was the first building erected on the campus after Centenary was moved to Shreveport in 1908. Since that time a dozen new structures have been erected. Old Jackson Hall now houses the Science Depart- ment, class and lecture rooms. Physics: Dr. F. E. Lowance, as Head of the Physics Department, not only gives lectures, but supervises experiments in the well equipped laboratories. Com- prehensive courses in theory and prac- tice are offered for pre-engineering students as well as the Physics majors. In the Laboratory: In addition to regular class work, the Science Department stu- dents have the industrial plants of Shreve- port as a laboratory. Regular field trips through paper mills, oil fields, refineries, glass factories, foundaries and many other industrial plants are conducted under the supervision of faculty members. The rich soils of north Louisiana furnish an abund- ant supply of botany specimens, avail- able within a few minutes ' ride of the campus. At the top right is Miss Mary Waters, Associate Professor of Biology, at work in the laboratory. Dr. L. A. Thayer, conducting a Botany class, (at right) uses many specimens obtained near the col- lege. Professor William Wallace, Head of the Geology Department, has access to sub-surface cores obtained from deep oil wells in Louisiana. At the bottom of the page Dr. John B. Entrikin, Head of the Chemistry Department, is shown conduct- ing an experiment in the chemistry laboratory. Economics, Business and Journal- ism: An European power is wiped from the map. Underlying reasons, sometimes not even suspected, and the effect the action will have on the business and social life of the United States are explained by Dr. S. D. Morehead, Head of the Economics Department (top right) while Professor Robert See, Head of the Commerce Department (lower left) tells of the new meth- ods that will need to be adopted to meet this change of conditions. Dolph G. Frantz (lower right) Head of the Journalism Department and Managing Editor of The Shreve- port Journal, outlines the proce- dure for proper reporting of the event. Students use daily news- papers, business journals, and statistical reports as a part of the class room equipment each day in these departments. History and Government: Centenary ' s courses in history and government, di- rected by Professor Bryant Davidson, as Head of the Department, and Professor Darrell Overdyke, Instructor, are recog- nized as outstanding among the liberal arts colleges of the South. The Language Departments: Development of a workable, practical knowledge of the English language, a deep love of the beautiful classics of literature, and a stimulus for intellectual development by the student has been the successful aim of the staff of the English Department. Pictured in the library at lower left are Mrs. A. R. Campbell, Dr. S. A. Steger, Head of the Department, A. M. Shaw, Jr., and Dr. Katherine J. French. Today ' s modern transportation and communication facilities bring foreign shores closer to the United States and economic spheres are extended to include more of the foreign powers. Centenary has kept pace with emphasis on the classical and modern languages with a staff, shown at lower right, composed of Mrs. LeRoy Morwood, Spanish; Dr. E. L. Ford, French; W. G. Phelps, Classical Languages; and R. E. White, Spanish. Music Department: The excellence of Centenary ' s Music Department is attested by its recent admission into the American Association of Schools of Music, whose high standards permit only the more advanced schools to enter. The school ' s choral group (pictured at top of page) appears in several concerts each year. The faculty includes Albert Martini, violin; Ralph Squires, piano; Ernest Rolston, voice; Miss Ray Car- penter, piano, Miss Henrietta Carnahan, piano, and O. Lincoln Igou, director of the band and teacher of public school music. Faculty members and advanced students are in constant demand as guest artists for club meetings and other organizations throughout the Shreveport area. Professor Rolston, Head of the School of Music, selects a number from the well stocked music library which is the equal of any in the South. Speech and Dramatics: Mr. and Mrs. John Wray Young, Jr., in addi- tion to conducting the Dramatics and Speech Departments at Centenary also direct the Shreveport Little Theatre plays where many of the students win roles in the productions offered. Music Activities: Miss Carpenter coaches a piano ensemble, one of the features of advanced study for students in the Music Depart- ment. Professor O. Lincoln Igou conducts a class in Public School Music. Professors Martini and Squires constitute a duo that is in great de- mand for concert appearances among music lovers. Professors Ralph Squires, Albert Martin, Ernest Rol- ston, Ray Carpen- ter, and Henrietta Carnahan hold an informal con- ference in one of the music rooms. Math and Education: A strong foundation in mathematics is necessary for a well-rounded edu- cation. This department at Centenary is headed by Dean John A. Hardin and affords the student an opportunity for either advanced work or a major in the division. The mathematics team, sponsored by the department, which has con- sistently carried off honors in intercollegiate com- petition is pictured at upper left, being coached by Professor W. G. Banks. Centenary students planning to be teachers con- sult with Professor R. R. Ewerz, Head of the De- partment of Education, concerning their training problems, as shown in the picture at upper right. Teacher Training: A complete group of Educa- tion and Teacher Training courses meet the re- quirements for teacher certificate awards by the State Department of Education. Students take practice teaching courses in the model school maintained on the campus under the direction of Miss Irma Broadwell, shown super- vising a class in music (circle). At left, a stu- dent teacher conducts a class. Psychology: With an ever increas- ing demand for psychologists, and the increased use of psychology in commercial fields as well as the older uses in education, Centen- ary, in keeping abreast of all strong educational trends, has made definite moves to keep this department one of the strongest in the college. Dr. F. S. Rankin, Head of the Department, has incorporated into his courses the most advanced methods obtainable in order to arouse the interest of students as well as improve the study of psychology. Standard tests for career selection, aptitude and many other phases of work in Centenary ' s department rank with the best in the field. An Early Building: The Arts Building, housing the main li- brary, the executive offices and some of the class rooms, was the first building com- pleted under the ex- pansion program launched by the re- vered late Dr. Geo. S. Sexton. Physical Education A complete, comprehensive, and beneficial program of physical education without undue emphasis on competitive sports has given Centenary an enviable place in college ranks. Modern edu- cational needs are foremost in the aims of the executives, and a varied program suitable to the needs and desires of the entire student body is available, offering beneficial instruction to those who major in this department. Archery has been revived as a favorite campus sport for mild days out of doors. Basketball in the cavernous gymnasium is not only a health builder but affords keen competition to the participants. Beautiful bridle paths offer pleasurable activity for many. The $150,000 gymnasium given the college by Mr. Arch Haynes, houses sepa- rate departments for both men and women and is the center of athletic activity at Centenary. At Centenary Some girls prefer their two years of required physical education to be more on the fun side, and accordingly take dancing lessons, while others prefer a fast game of ping-pong. In the men ' s division, the exercise is usually a bit more strenuous, some join- ing the collegiate teams in their activities at the stadium, which is located only a few yards from the front door of the gymnasium. In the gym complete equipment for all phases of physical train- ing work are available. The weights, bars and tumbling mats are always in use. Baseball and softball games with commercial teams from Shreveport afford not only physical development for the player, but also interesting spectacles for observers. The Physical Education staff includes Mrs. Bryant David- son, in charge of the wom- en ' s activities; Elmer Smith, Tom Cobb, and the Head Coach and Director of the men ' s division, Curtis Parker. Centenary ' s Library: Centenary has a main li- brary of more than 23,000 volumes, selected through careful study for the needs of the students who find time for constructive study between the classes. In addition to the main library, depart- mental and special collections catalogued, swell this total by several thousand books. A collection of rare, original Audubon prints is available to the art students, and the George S. Sexton library of religious works is of great bene- fit to the ministerial students. In addition to these works the Gamble collection, founded by Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Gamble as a memorial to their son, Leon Gamble, is increased each year. Newspapers and magazines, covering practically every phase of interest, are a part of the library. A systematic expansion program is under the di- rection of the librarian, Mrs. Frank Tindol (top) who has supervision over the large reading room. Shown below is a picture of some of the historic documents which have played such an important part in the life of Centenary. These invaluable records are carefully preserved in the library where students interested in the past may trace the development of their college through the ages. -• The College Chapel, situated in the center of the campus and surrounded by majestic pine trees, is the focal point from which student religious activities emanate. Religion On the Campus: Centenary is one of the outstanding colleges affiliated with the Meth- odist Church. Its teachings are non-sectarian, and many creeds are represented in both the faculty and student body. Earnest effort is made to strengthen the impulse toward Christian life and serv- ice. Church loyalty is fostered by chapel services at which ministers from the various Shreveport churches appear as guest speakers. Bible courses under the direction of Dean Emeritus R. E. Smith, (picture at lower left) are open to all students and advanced courses are offered those preparing for the ministry. At right: Dr. R. E. Pope (center) guest speaker for the annual observance of Religious Emphasis Week, and A. C. Voran, student advisor (extreme right) are shown with a group of student religious leaders. Household Arts: Cen- tenary maintains a thorough and com- plete department for the study of the home and its varied prob- lems. Miss Mary Lou Ware, Head of the Household Arts De- partment, offers com- prehensive courses in home decoration, costume designing, and the culinary arts. Art Department: Don Brown, Head of the Art Depart- ment at Centenary, is a member of the Southern States Art League and the New Group of Southern Artists. He is represented in many important gal- leries in the United States and in several private col- lections in Europe. The Louisiana State Exhibits Building, the only state supported art museum in the world, is located at Shreveport, and contempo- rary artists have their work on display where it is easily accessible to the college art school. Art on the Campus: Outdoor sketch- ing classes take advantage of the mild climate and a campus scene for class work. Traditions: Centenary, with more than a century o f historical background, has college traditions whose inceptions are lost in antiquity. One of these delightful customs is the selection of the May Queen, shown above with her elaborate court. Pageantry unexcelled is seen in the crowning of the queen before the members of her court. The Alumni Return: Homecoming finds graduates from all parts of the world and all walks of life returning for a few days of festivities where they recapture the hours of youth, and witness again the crowning of the Homecoming Queen by President Cline, which is truly an event in undergradu- ate life. Mrs. Clara Cox, Hostess oi Colonial Hall, and Miss Jacqueline Meyers, President of the Dormitory Council. The Home Like Students who live in beautiful Colonial Hall, the wom- an ' s dormitory on the college campus, are under the sponsorship of Mrs. A. R. Campbell, Dean of Women, and Mrs. Clara Cox, Hostess, who show constant con- cern for the wholesome and well-rounded life of the girls. The balance of work and play and the careful consideration of the student ' s individual needs combine to form factors in promoting the excellent health and scholastic record of dormitory residents. An infirmary is maintained in the dormitory, a private dining room is adjacent to the building, and a special kitchen is pro- vided for the use of the residents who wish to prepare special meals. Meeting the new roommate is an adventure and thrill all its own. The spacious rooms are designed to pro- mote the girl ' s study as well as rest. Girls gather in the parlor of Colonial Hall on many occasions during each day. Signing out for dates is a custom for the large number of students who live in the hall. Rotary Dormitory, resident hall for men. Campus Dormitories Centenary boys who reside on the campus make their home in the beautiful three-story structure that is Rotary Hall, named for the Shreveport Rotary Club, donor of the building. The Ce ntenary Women ' s Club maintains an active interest in student welfare on the campus and has recently redecorated the colonial type parlor where the boys gather for social occasions and daily lounging. Faculty supervisors are Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Voran, who with the help of the student dormitory council, have in- corporated a truly democratic, self-governing organiza- tion into the dormitory life. A complete program pro- vides a balance of study, leisure, and recreational time for the residents. At upper right are C. E. Ewing, President of the Council for the current year, Mrs. J. B. Railsback, President of the Women ' s Club, and Mr. and Mrs. Voran. Boys gather in the parlor after classes are over. In the rooms the boys slick up for that date, while some are al- ways eager to convene in one of the rooms for the in- evitable session. t- Student Activities: Activities not listed as a part of the course of study, but never- theless of great importance in the develop- ment of a well rounded education are fostered and encouraged by Centenary. These activities include a student year book, a weekly newspaper, scientific re- search, debate, oratory, drama, the arts and many other phases of departmental work. A number of national honorary scholastic and scientific fraternities, whose membership is selected from the outstand- ing students of the college, maintain chapters on the campus. J-%:: M : - :i ' . Interests Are Varied: Journalism students find op- portunity to develop their talents in preparation of the yearbook, The Yoncopin. At upper right is a scene from Kollege Kapers, the student variety show. Above, members of an honorary scientific research fraternity perform an experiment. In the picture at the left an art student exhibits a caricature in clay. Historical: In the early days of Centenary, ability to use the rapier and the foil was a part of the training of many young gentle- men of the Old South. Today it provides an interesting part of the sports activity of the Centenary student. College Life: The Centenary College band, in full dress and on parade, marches behind the strutting drum major. The orchestra forms an important unit of the school variety show. The Candle Lighting ceremony, performed each year during the Christmas season, is an impressive rite in which representatives of all the classes take part. When the college paper, The Conglomerate, rolls off the press each week, the college book store becomes a reading room for those who can spare a minute for a glance through the columns. Classes Over In the fall a football game is the point of attention for all the students. In the win- ter months it is the boxing and basketball teams that draw the crowds, while spring and early summer find the undegraduates leaning on the boxes at the baseball park. When the day ' s classes are finished in- dividual tastes dictate the activity to oc- cupy the leisure hours. A sing-song in a sorority house will appeal to both mem- bers and pledges. Others may prefer a friendly bout with the foils. After a formal party the students will usually be found in one of the restaurants near the campus, taking on a late snack and a round of con- versation. Students Play A big party in the gymnasium with silly hats to take the dignity out of the seniors makes the freshmen relax and feel at home. The many golf courses in Shreveport af- ford wholesome sport for several student groups. Tennis on the concrete, all weather courts, is a popular recreation, although a bit strenuous for some. The new Student Union Building, now under construction, which will have reading rooms and spacious entertainment halls, will provide recreational activities for all students, no matter how varied their pref- erences may be. Meanwhile, weighty problems that worry the world will con- tinue to be discussed under the pine trees. I i 1 f I Centenary ' s Distinguished Graduates During her hundred and fourteen years of service Centenary College has endowed the South with some thirteen hundred graduates whose records of achievement bear living testimony to the enduring in- fluence of the College. Prominent among the early ex-students and alumni of this, the oldest college west of the Mississippi, were such men as Jefferson Davis, Judah P. Benjamin, James Murray, John Slidell, and other notables of the Confederacy, who according to history and tradition, attended Old Centenary at Jackson, Louisiana. Today, alumni of the College are to be found in every walk of life. Doctors, lawyers, ministers, teach- ers, statesmen, business executives, scientists, all have their college life at Centenary as an inspiration and a guide to further accomplishments in their respective fields of work. Centenary has a record of distinguished almuni. All bear testimony to the fact that the educational program of Centenary throughout her life has contributed generously to the enrichment of the highest type and character of leadership in every era through which she has passed. V ' - y 4 T- Versatile AliiS Ljrace Julian Mr. Oodliam Stecjet IAS SES O F F I C E R S The responsibility of guiding the Seniors through their last year at Centenary College fell to Rocks Rawlinson, who — assisted by Vice-President Mary Evelyn Lewis, Secre- tary Mary Agnes Railsback, and Treasurer Andy Berry — made an excellent job of it. SENIOR CLASS SENIOR Jean Ellen Adsit shreveport, la. A.B., English Chi Omega Robert Bartley pueblo, colorado A.B., Commerce Student Senate Mary Ella Bartschmid shreveport, la. A.B., English Alpha Xi Delta; Maroon Jackets Nancy Bloomer shreveport, la. A.B., English Secretary, Zeta Tau Alpha; Pan Hellenic Virginia Carlton shreveport, la. B.S., Mathematics Treasurer, Student Body; Treasurer, Student Senate; Editor, Conglomerate; President, Alpha Chi; Alpha Sigma Chi; Secretary of Barbs; Who ' s Who CLASS Frank Bailey shreveport, la. A.B., History Chi Sigma Nu; Pi Gamma Mu; Men ' s Glee Club Patty Bartmess baton rouge, la. A.B., English Zeta Tau Alpha; Chi Sigma Nu Hartwell Berry sibley, la. A.B., Commerce Sigma Phi; Student Senate; Yoncopin; Sports Editor, Conglomerate; Commerce Club Alline Boddie shreveport, la. A.B., English Student Senate; Vice-President, Maroon Jackets; Vice-President, Alpha Chi; W.A.A. Emily Cashore shreveport, la. A.B., History Secretary, Chi Omega; Cen Coe; Maroon Jackets Robert Crichlow new orleans, la. A.B., Psychology Student Senate; Feature Editor Con- glomerate; President, Men ' s Glee Club; Who ' s Who Allene Day shreveport, la. A.B., Art Spanish Club; W.A.A. Jack Daniels shreveport, la. B.S., Physics Alpha Chi Iola Fincher canton, ga. A3., English Chi Omega; Chi Sigma Nu CENTENARY COLLEGE SENIOR Ruby Graves shreveport, la. A.B., Education OUIDA GuiCE SHREVEPORT, LA. A.B., History Yoncopin; German Club Kathryn Hattaway waskom, texas A.B., English Chi Sigma Nu Malcolm Krentel shreveport, la. A.B., Histoiy Sigma Phi; Spanish Club Mary Evelyn Lewis shreveport, la. A.B., Commerce Treasurer, Alpha Xi Delta; Secretary- Treasurer, Cen Coes; Vice-President, Senior Class; Yoncopin; Commerce Club Catherine Loyd shreveport, la. A.B., Histoiy Alpha Xi Delta; Cen Coes; Coed Vice- President, Student Body; Coed Vice- President, Student Senate; Yoncopin; Chi Sigma Nu; Secretary, Maroon Jackets; Dramatic Club; Who ' s Who; May Queen of 1939 Jacqueline Meyers marshall, texas A.B., Art Student Senate; Alpha Chi; Chi Sigma Nu; W.A.A.; President, Dormitory Council CLASS Warren Graves shreveport, la. A.B., History Secretary, Kappa Alpha Sam Harper shreveport, la. A.B., Economics Sigma Phi; Commerce Club Ruth Herring shreveport, la. A.B., Economics Marie Lamarque shreveport, la. A.B., French Corresponding Secretary, Alpha Chi; Secretary-Treasurer, Chi Sigma Nu; President, French Club Myrtle Lipscomb monroe, la. A.B., Spanish Chi Sigma Nu; Alpha Chi; President Spanish Club Herman Mayo lake charles, la. A.B., Bible Men ' s Glee Club; Dramatic Club; Treasurer, Ministerial Club Mary Minta Moore winnsboro, la. A.B., English Chi Sigma Nu; French Club; W.A.A.; Dormitory Council CENTENARY COLLEGE SENIOR Alta Moorman shreveport, la. A.B. English Chi Omega; President, Cen Coe; Pan Hellenic; Society Editor, Conglomerate; President, Maroon Jackets Colleen Norrid shreveport, la. A.B. English Dramatic Club Floyd Norton shreveport, la. A.B., Economics Vice-President, Kappa Alpha; Interfraternity Council Samford Pearce gilliam, la. A.B., Commerce Sigma Phi; Spanish Club W. E. Percy, Jr. IDA, LA. A.B., Commerce Kappa Alpha; Business Manager, Yon- copin; German Club; Commerce Club Lois Philyaw WASKOM, TEXAS A.B., English Maroon Jackets Ogbourne Rawlinson bastrop, la. A.B., History Kappa Alpha; President, Student Body; President, Student Senate; C Club, President; Spanish Club; Who ' s Who; Co-Captain, Football Team CLASS Anita Neeson shreveport, la. A.B., History Band Ann North shreveport, la. A.B., Education Chi Omega Jean Palmer shreveport, la. A.B., Commerce Yoncopin Staff; Conglomerate Waylan Pearce heflin, la. A.B., Commerce (Assistant) Treasurer, Sigma Phi; Interfraternity Council; Business Manager, Conglom- erate; Spanish Club; Commerce Club Sam Peters shreveport, la. A.B., Commerce (Assistant) President, Kappa Alpha; Interfraternity Council; Student Senate; Business Manager, Yoncopin; Student Director of Band; Kollege Kapers; Commerce Club; Who ' s Who Mary Agnes Railsback shreveport, la. A.B., Home Economics Treasurer, Zeta Tau Alpha; Cen Coe; Student Senate; Maroon Jackets; Secre- tary-Treasurer; Spanish Club; Who ' s Who; Home Coming Queen Edna Earle Richardson shreveport, la. A.B. English President, Chi Omega; Cen Coe; Pres- ident, Pan Hellenic; Secretary, Student Body; Secretary, Student Senate; Head Cheer Leader; Alpha Chi; Who ' s Who CENTENARY COLLEGE SENIOR Myrtle Richardson shreveport, la. A.B., Education Werdna Stokes shreveport, la. A.B., English Zeta Tau Alpha; Recording Secretary, Alpha Chi Mrs. J. W. Ward SHREVEPORT, LA. A.B., History Norma Ruth Weathersby shreveport, la. A.B., Art John S. Welsh SHREVEPORT, LA. A.B., Economics Louis Williams OXFORD, LA. A.B. Commerce Secretary, Sigma Phi; Band; Commerce Club CLASS Doris Snell shreveport, la. A.B., Education Alpha Xi Delta; Cen Coe; Pan Hellenic- Maroon Jackets; Chi Sigma Nu John M. Vantrease SHREVEPORT, LA. A.B., Economics Kappa Alpha; Band; Kollege Kapers Ruth Watkins ball ground, ga. B.S., Chemistry Chi Omega; Vice-President, Alpha Sigma Chi; W.A.A.; Dormitory Council Frances Wellborn elysian fields, texas A.B., Commerce Maroon Jackets; Commerce Club Adam West holyoke, mass. A.B., Economics Sigma Phi; Band; Kollege Kapers; Drum Major Samford Wylie pine hill, la. President, Ministerial Club CENTENARY COLLEGE Candle Lighting Ceremony One of Centenary ' s most beautiful traditions is the annual Candle Lighting Ceremony, when, clad in white vest- ments, the Seniors light the candles of the Juniors and thus pass on to them the ideals and love which have been instilled in them during their four years within the college walls. Sponsored by the Centenary Women ' s Club, under the direction of Mrs. R. E. Smith, the ceremony was held this year at the last chapel assembly before the holidays. Two lines of Freshmen and Sophomores filed in bearing great chains of wreaths of evergreens which they placed along the chapel walls. Following them, the white robed Seniors and Juniors entered on opposite sides and slowly marched to the front of the building where the candles of the Juniors were lit from those of the Seniors, thus sym- bolizing the handing down of Centenary ' s traditions and ideals to the group who will carry them on in the coming year. OFFICERS President of his class for fhe second straight year was likable Jimmie Patterson, whose popularity and ability made him an excel- lent choice for this office. Co-working with him was Vice-President Marguerite Lock- hart, Secretary Martha Shepherd, and Treas- urer Edward Whitehurst. JUNIOR CLASS THE JUNIOR J. S. Akin SIBLEY, LA. Men ' s Glee Club Lance Askew shreveport, la. Commerce Club June Austermell shreveport, la. Vice-Pres., Zeta Tau Alpha; Cen Coe; Pan-Hellenic; Band; Cenhomec Lamar Bain shreveport, la. Kappa Alpha; Band Irene Baker shreveport, la. Treas., Alpha Chi; Chi Sigma Nu; Yoncopin; French Louvenia Baxter gilmer, tex. Chi Omega; Vice-Pres., Dorm. Council Club Russ Beeman SHREVEPORT, LA. Alpha Sigma Pi; Pres., Pi Mu Sigma Thorton Bell shreveport, la. Harbin Boddie HODGE, LA. Sec ' y, Men ' s Glee Club; Band Winifred Boles bossier city, la. Alpha Xi Delta; Band Sweet- heart; Kollege Kapers; Cen Coe Robert Bott shreveport, la. Theta Kappa Nu Margaret Brown bunkie, la. French Club; W.A.A. rtrH Alfred Bullock shreveport, la. Sigma Phi; Pi Mu Sigma Cora Burton lewisville, ark. Vice-Pres., Chi Omega; German Club Billie Cady shreveport, la. Yoncopin; Dramatic Club; Treas., W.A.A.; Pres., Cenhomec Ethel Cady shreveport, la. Asst. Ed., Yoncopin; Spanish Club; Dramatic Club; W.A.A. H Beatrice Carlton shreveport, la. Chi Omega; Asst. Ed., Conglom- erate; Pi Gamma Mu; Alpha Chi; German Club A. B. Cavanaugh HORNBECK, LA. Vice-Pres., Ministerial Club C E N T E CLASS r% Margaret Chamberlain shreveport, la. Zeta Tau Alpha; Dramatic Club; Commerce Club John Clark okay, oklahoma Theta Kappa Nu; Student Senate; C Club Joy Clark shreveport, la. Chi Omega; Cen Coe Mary F. Collins DE QUEEN, ARK. Zeta Tau Alpha Ursula Crawford shreveport, la. Alpha Xi Delta; Pi Gamma Mu; Alpha Chi; Conglomerate; Ger- man Club; Band; Tennis; Spanish Club; W.A.A. Robert Demint shreveport, la. Sigma Phi; Alpha Sigma Chi It 14 Lloyd DeMoss shreveport, la. Pres., Sigma Phi; Pres., Inter- frat Council; Student Senate; Commerce Club Jimmie Dixon belcher, la. Kappa Alpha John Dixon shreveport, la. Lambda Theta Chi; Pi Kappa Delta Price Eubanks shreveport, la. Sigma Phi; German Club C. E. Ewing ALEXANDRIA, LA. Lambda Theta Chi; Vice-Pres. Barbs; Student Senate; Who ' s Who; Tennis George Fair mansfield, la. Alpha Chi; Pi Gamma Mu; Commerce Club Cleve Farnell shreveport, la. Reporter, Conglomerate; Spanish Club; Alpha Chi; German Club Mildred Findley shreveport, la. Chi Omega Fay Forshee shreveport, la. Alpha Xi Delta; Cen Coe; Spanish Club Dorothy Franks shreveport, la. Alpha Chi Ethel Fulton shreveport, la. French Club; Alpha Chi Cecil Garrison shreveport, la. Commerce Club N A R Y COLLEGE 1 D THE Chrystine Moore shreveport, la. Yoncopin; Alpha Chi; Dramatic Club; W.A.A.; Spanish Club Charles Morrison shreveport, la. Vice-Pres., Sigma Phi; Alpha Chi m M Dillard Hatcher shreveport, la. Vice-Pres., Lambda Theta Chi William Hawkins shreveport, la. Commerce Club Dorothy Herrin shreveport, la. Gus Hoyer SHREVEPORT, LA. Kappa Alpha; Alpha Sigma Chi; Pi Mu Sigma Gladys Hughes daingerfield, texas Chi Omega; Kollege Kapers Grace Julian new orleans, la. Zeta Tau Alpha; Editor, Yonco- pin; Pres., Chi Sigma Nu; Treas., Maroon Jackets; Alpha Chi; Dorm. Council; Who ' s Who; Alpha Chi Jack Kelly wichita falls, texas Albert Khoury shreveport, la. Pi Mu Sigma Maurice Murphy marshall, texas Lambda Theta Chi Cyrus Killgore shreveport, la. Pres., Barbs; Vice-Pres., Student Body; Vice-Pres., Student LeRoy Kirby shreveport, la. Kappa Alpha Jo Beth Nelson SHREVEPORT, LA. Zeta Tau Alpha; Vive-Pres., Cen Coe; Kollege Kapers; French Club Senate Coe Lewis rodessa, la. Marguerite Lockhart shreveport, la. Pres., Alpha Xi Delta; Vice-Pres., Pan-Hellenic; Vice-Pres., Junior Class; Cen Coe; Student Senate; Cheerleader; W.A A. Mrs. L. H. Notebloom BARKSDALE FIELD, LA. Martha O ' Neal shreveport, la. Alpha Xi Delta; Pan-Hellenic; Cen Coe; W.A. A.; Vice- Pres., Cenhomec CENTENARY CO JUNIOR CLASS O. A. Pynes SHREVEPORT, LA. Spanish Club Marie Spivey shreveport, la. Joyce Reed shreveport, la. Dramatic Club; Pres., W.A.A. Phyllis Rhoades shreveport, la. W.A.A. Martha Shepherd shreveport, la. Pres., Zeta Tau Alpha; Sec ' y- Treas., Pan-Hellenic; Cen Coe; Maroon Jackets; Alpha Sigma Pi Ashley Sibley, Jr. shreveport, la. Chi Sigma Nu; Spanish Club Margaret Simmons shreveport, la. Zeta Tau Alpha; Conglomerate; Cen Coe; Chi Sigma Nu LEGE Annie L. Stallcup FRIERSON, LA. Zetci Tau Alpha; Sec ' y-Treas. Alpha Sigma Chi; Secy ' y-Treas. Dorm. Council; Student Senate Estelle Steele oxford, la. Zeta Tau Alpha Dorothy Stevenson shreveport, la. Treas., Chi Omega; Pan-Hellenic; Cen Coe; Maroon Jackets; Spanish Club Parry Stewart shreveport, la. Kappa Alpha; Cheerleader; Kollege Kapers Robert Van Horn shreveport, la. Sigma Phi; Pi Mu Sigma Mildred Walker shreveport, la. Zeta Tau Alpha; Spanish Club; Cenhomec Helen Webb LUCAS, LA. Zeta Tau Alpha; Vice-Pres. W.A.A.; Kollege Kapers Pete Williams briceland, la. C Club Larry Willis shreveport, la. Kappa Alpha; Kollege Kapers Sidney Winn rodessa, la. Sec ' y, Alpha Xi Delta Lurline Yeary karnack, texas Cenhomec Colon ia I Hall Lends Beauty To The Campus One of the most beautiful spots on the campus is Colonial Hall, here viewed through the trees fringing the amphitheatre. With its stately white columns, its spacious green lawns, its cool interior, this dormitory modeled after an ante-bellum Southern mansion is truly reminiscent of the old South and typical of the general atmosphere of quiet charm and peaceful, pleasant days that is Centenary. OFFICERS With Grace Ingersoll as Vice-President, Olivia Bott as Secretary, and Dorothy Kelly as Treasurer, the job of directing the destinies of the Sophomore Class became a partic- ularly pleasant one for President Bill Steger. SOPHOMORE CLASS SOPHOMORE CLASS ftftfcfe Virginia Adair shreveport, la. Carolyn Adkinson shreveport, la. French Club; W.A.A. Mary Virginia Adsit shreveport, la. Chi Omega; Cenhomec Billy Mims Allums shreveport, la. Kappa Alpha; Alpha Sigma Chi; Sec ' y Treas., Alpha Sigma Pi; Vice-Pres., Pi Mu Sigma Charles Armistead shreveport, la. Sigma Phi; Alpha Sigma Chi; Pi Mu Sigma Theus Armistead shreveport, la. Alpha Sigma Chi; Pi Mu Sigma Thomasine Armstrong shreveport, la. W.A.A. Mattie Elizabeth Baker dixie, la. Chi Omega; W.A.A. WlLDA BEDINGFIELD SHREVEPORT, LA. Vice-Pres., Alpha Xi Delta; CenCoe; Kollege Kapers Oma Jean Berry seymour, texas Ferne Besler shreveport, la. Chi Omega Lucy Bettis shreveport, la. Chi Omega; Spanish Club; W.A.A. Beverly Blood alexandria, la. Student Senate; Alpha Sigma Chi; Vice-Pres., Alpha Sigma Pi; Conglomerate; Dormitory Council, Treas., Barbs Olivia Bott shreveport, la. Alpha Xi Delta; Alpha Sigma Pi; W.A.A. Elizabeth Brandon shreveport, la. Ruby Brittain rodessa, la. Alpha Xi Delta; Pi Gamma Mu Phil Clifton shreveport, la. Band Jane Caldwell shreveport, la. Dramatic Club; W.A.A. CENTENARY COLLEGE Jo Ann Connolly SHREVEPORT, LA. Zetct Tau Alpha; W.A.A. Irene Crosby shreveport, la. Lewis Finnell shreveport, la. Kappa Alpha; Commerce Ass ' t. Glen Forbing forbing, la. Kappa Alpha; Band Audrey Fuller hosston, la. Alpha Xi Delta Hessie Gaston shreveport, la. W.A.A. Margie Giles shreveport, la. Zeta Tau Alpha Paulyn Gill HOMER, LA. Chi Omega; W.A.A. Claire Nelle Gleason shreveport, la. Conglomerate; Dramatic Club; W.A.A. Charles Goodson shreveport, la. Sigma Phi Frances Goodson shreveport, la. Alpha Xi Delta; Student Senate; CenCoe Carlton Graff shreveport, la. Pres., Lambda Theta Chi; Alpha Sigma Chi; Alpha Sigma Pi; Pi Mu Sigma; Conglomerate; In- ter-Frat Council dj dm Charles Grimm rochester, penn. Spanish Club Martha Hamner shreveport, la. Zeta Tau Alpha; Chi Sigma Nu; French Club; W.A.A. Mary Hardin houston, texas Chi Omega Carolyn Harris shreveport, la. Chi Omega; Spanish Club L. W. Head BOSSIER CITY, LA. Theta Kappa Nu George Hearne SHREVEPORT, LA. Alpha Sigma Pi; Student Senate; French Club SOPHOMORE CLASS Bette Heath shreveport, la. Zeta Tau Alpha; CenCoe; French Club Marie Hemenway shreveport, la. Chi Omega Clifton Howard shreveport, la. Grace Ingersoll shreveport, la. Zeta Tau Alpha; CenCoe; Alpha Sigma Pi Margaret Johnson shreveport, la. Chi Omega Frank Keith shreveport, la. Dramatic Club Dorothy Kelly shreveport, la. Zeta Tau Alpha; Alpha Sigma Pi; Sec ' y, French Club; Kollege Kapers; Vice-President, Dramatic Club; Chi Sigma Nu J. C. L.E Grange MARKSVILLE, LA. Sigma Phi Fred McClanahan HOMER, LA. Men ' s Glee Club; Band; Kollege Kapers Alice Leah McGimsey shreveport, la. W.A.A.; Cenhomec Mal McIlwain blytheville, ark. Kappa Alpha; Alpha Sigma Pi; Pres., Dramatic Club; Kollege Kapers; Cheerleader Elizabeth McKean shreveport, la. Alpha Xi Delta; Spanish Club Betty Mason Eilleen Maynard SHREVEPORT, LA. SHREVEPORT, LA. Zeta Pres. Tau Alpha; CenCoe , French Club; Alpha Pi; Chi Sigma Nu Vice- Sigma Ch Si i Omega; Cencoe; Chi gma Nu; French Club GE Moore Jr. CARTHAGE, TEXAS Band Gwin Morrison Doris Mulkey SHREVEPORT, LA. SHREVEPORT, LA. Sigma Phi 3hi Omega; CenCoe Mary Betty M ULKEY SHREVEPORT, LA. Chi Dmega; Sec CenCoe; Cenhomec; ' y, W.A.A. CENTENARY COLLEGE I. B. Nabors, Jr. MANSFIELD, LA. Kappa Alpha; German Club Frances Norton shreveport, la. Chi Omega; Dramatic Club W.A.A. Kittie Jane Osborne shreveport, la. Chi Omega, CenCoe J. B. Pearce HEFLIN, LA. Sigma Phi; Spanish Club Charles Peters shreveport, la. Kappa Alpha; Band; Kollege Kapers Joan Pfau shreveport, la. Foster Phil yaw waskom, texas Men ' s Glee Club E. L. Pratt SHREVEPORT, LA. Sigma Phi Ed Rand alexandria, la. Kappa Alpha Robert Ray forbing, la. Kappa Alpha Mary Nell Reed vivian, la. Alpha Xi Delta; W.A.A. P. D. Register BARKSDALE FIELD, LA. Virginia Reily shreveport, la. Zeta Tau Alpha; CenCoe; French Club Dorothy Robinson shreveport, la. Zeta Tau Alpha; Spanish Club William Rogers shreveport, la. Sigma Phi Charles Rose shreveport, la. JUANITA RYLAND SHREVEPORT, LA. Alpha Sigma Pi; Conglomerate; W.A.A. Shirley Safford shreveport, la. Alpha Xi Delta; Dramatic Club SOPHOMORE CLASS Margie Schilling shreveport, la. Alpha Xi Delta; Cen Coe Peyton Shehee shreveport, la. Sigma Phi J. W. Sherman bloomburg, texas Ethel Shropshire shreveport, la. Zeta Tau Alpha Henry Shuey shreveport, la. Treasurer, Kappa Alpha; Stu- dent Senate; Alpha Sigma Chi; Alpha Sigma Pi; Kollege Kapers Dovie Shuford zwolle, la. Sylvia Smith shreveport, la. Zeta Tau Alpha; Dramatic Club; Conglomerate; Kolleae Kapers Vyvian Smylie shreveport, la. Chi Omega; Dramatic Club William Steger shreveport, la. Kappa Alpha; Student Senate; Alpha Sigma Chi; President, Alpha Sigma Pi Russell Stewart shreveport, la. Alpha Sigma Pi; Conglomerate; Student Manager of Band Carl Strother shreveport, la. Eloise Thompson vivian, la. Alpha Xi Delta William Tison shreveport, la. Hazel Turner shreveport, la. Zeta Tau Alpha Dorothy Vestal shreveport, la. Cenhomec Harry Lee Vowels shreveport, la. Azile Wagner shreveport, la. Chi Omega; CenCoe; Alpha Sigma Pi; Dramatic Club Hugh White shreveport, la. Kappa Alpha; Band; OFFICERS A landslide election was staged when the boys took complete possession of the Fresh- man field, and put Gilbert Heatherwick in as President, Bob McGraw as Vice-President, Roy Caviness as Secretary, and Charles Knight as Treasurer. Pictured above are President Hetherwick and Treasurer Knight. FRESHMAN CLASS 5 ? J CENTENARY COLLEGE Arthur Anisman Calvin Ba NS Mary Baird Bill Baldwin SHREVEPORT LA. SHREVEPORT LA. SHREVEPORT, LA. SHREVEPORT, LA. Band z eta Tau Alpha; Band Kappa Alpha Zack Bennett, Jr Kathryn Blackwell Cecil Bland SHREVEPORT, LA. SHREVEPORT LA. greenwood, la. Kappa Alpha; Commerce Club Alpha Xi D elta Dramatic Club G. L. Blaxton Frances Boatner Mabel Boddie Val Borum SHREVEPORT, LA. SHREVEPORT, LA. SHREVEPORT, LA. ALTUS, OKLAHOMA Kappa Alpha; Alpha Sigma Pi; French Club Zeta Tau Alpha Kollege Kapers Alpha Sigma Pi; Pi Mu Sigma; Men ' s Glee Club; Band MARJORIE BOYETl Virginia Breithaup Clinton Brewer SHREVEPORT, LA. SHREVEPORT W.A.A. LA. DOYLINE, LA. Eugenia Browni Kenneth G. Bu RGESS Edgar Burks Ann Burnette SHREVEPORT LA. SHREVEPORT LA. COTTON VALLEY, LA. SHREVEPORT, LA. W.A.A. Sig -na Phi; Pi Mu Sigma Zeta Tau Alpha Harris Butler Lewell Butler Joyce Byrd SHREVEPORT, LA. SHREVEPORT, LA. BELCHER, LA. Kappa Alpha; Kollege Kapers; Band Alpha Xi Delta Carolyn Ca NON 1RNEST Ca RTER, JF t. Roy Caviness Vernell Caviness SHREVEPORT LA. SHREVEPORT, LA. SHREVEPORT, LA. RODESSA, LA. Zeta Tau Alpha Sigma Ph ; Band Kappa Alpha Alpha Sigma Pi Yetta Chapman Lee Alice Clay C. L. Coleman SHREVEPORT, LA. SHREVEPORT, LA. SHREVEPORT, LA. W.A.A. Zeta Tau Alpha; W.A.A. FRESHMAN CLASS William A. Colquitt SHREVEPORT, LA. George Crain shreveport, la. Kappa Alpha; Alpha Al Curry Elizabeth Davis SHREVEPORT, LA. Theta Kappa Nu SHREVEPORT, LA. Zeta Tau Alpha; Conglom- Sigma Pi erate; Dramatic Club Clarence Day James F. Dean Bennie Dennis SHREVEPORT, LA. SHREVEPORT, LA. SHREVEPORT, LA. Kappa Alpha Alpha Sigma Pi Sigma Phi Claudia Dickson shrevep ort, la. Zeta Tau Alpha; French Club; W.A.A. Marilyn Dickson shreveport, la. Dorothy J. Dixon SHREVEPORT, LA. German Club; Debate Club; Cenhomec; W.A.A. Beatty Donham shreveport, la. Dorothy Dortez shreveport, la. Alpha Xi Delta Jack Dunlop little rock, ark. Theta Kappa Nu Helen Dwire Sam Featherstone SHREVEPORT, LA. Alpha Xi Delta; Kollege Kapers; Dramatic Club Jack Forbing shreveport, la. Sigma Phi SHREVEPORT, LA. Alpha Xi Delta Dorothy Durr shreveport, la. Alpha Sigma Pi; W.A.A.; Cenhomec S. E. Florsheim Camp Flournoy SHREVEPORT, LA. SHREVEPORT, LA. Sigma Phi Kappa Alpha Bob Gardner shreveport, la. Dorothy Garrison shreveport, la. W.A.A. Lois Garrison Lillian L. Gibson Margaret Gillispie Francais Glassell shreveport, la. shreveport, la. shreveport, la. shreveport, la. W.A.A. Alpha Sigma Pi; W.A.A. Zeta Tau Alpha; W.A.A. Dramatic Club William Graham Betty Green Irl Harper coshocton, ohio shreveport, la. shreveport, la. Sigma Phi; Men ' s Glee Alpha Sigma Pi; W.A.A. Kappa Alpha Club; Kollege Kapers; Band Mm zz is? mm T in A ± CENTENARY COLLEGE Charles C. Harris BOSSIER CITY, LA. Lambda Theta Chi Lee Harris alexandria, la Helen Heath Gilbert Hetherwick shreveport, la. Kappa Alpha Alpha Sigma Pi; SHREVEPORT, LA. Zeta Tau Alpha; French Club; Cenhomec Dorothy Hemett Wayne Hollingsworth shreveport, la. shreveport, la. Chi Omega; Cenhomec Men ' s Glee Club Arthur Herold, Jr. shreveport, la. Myrian Holloway shreveport, la. Zeta Tau Alpha; Spanish Club; W.A.A. Edwin House gilbert, la. Ministerial Club; Spanish Club Clifton Howard shreveport, la. Norman Hunter shreveport, la. Kappa Alpha Charles Jackson shreveport, la. Kappa Alpha Sue Jenkins shreveport, la. Chi Omega Jane Johnson shreveport, la. Zeta Tau Alpha Charlotte Johnson dallas, texas Chi Omega Helen Kendall lake charles, la. Collier Kinnebrew shreveport, la. Lambda Theta Chi Stanley Kirkland shreveport, la. Ministerial Club Frances Kizer shreveport, la. Zeta Tau Alpha; French Club; W.A.A. Alice Knight shreveport, la. Alpha Xi Delta; Dramatic Club Charles Knight shreveport, la. Kappa Alpha; Student Sen- ate; Alpha Sigma Pi; Pi Mu Sigma; Band; Kollege Kapers; Dramatic Club Richard Knight shreveport, la. Theta Kappa Nu; Alpha Sigma Chi James Koelemay shreveport, la. Band Ethel Kra mer shreveport, la. Spanish Club; W.A.A Margie Lewis clarks, la. Kollege Kapers; Chi Omega Lou Dell Liston ELYSIAN FIELDS, TEXAS W.A.A. Kathryn Lee oak grove, la. Band; W.A.A.; Dramatic Club Catherine Lodestro haughton, la. FRESHMAN CLASS Margaret Lumpkin Hugh McCall Bob McGraw James McDowell shreveport, la. shreveport, la. shreveport, la. shreveport, la. Alpha Xi Delta Kappa Alpha Kappa Alpha Sigma Phi Ernest McGregor Douglas McKay Lois McLaughlin shreveport, la. shreveport, la. dallas, texas Lambda Theta Chi Lambda Theta Chi; Chi Omega; W.A.A. Pi Mu Sigma Kathleen McSween shreveport, la. German Club; W.A.A. Marie Marks shreveport, la. Alpha Xi Delta; Dramatic Club Lawrence May shreveport, la. Kappa Alpha Sarah Menefee HOMER, LA. Zeta Tau Alpha Ralph Marks John Marshall marshall, texas shreveport, la. Kappa Alpha; Alpha Sigma Pi; French Club Jean Miles shreveport, la. Zeta Tau Alpha; French Club; Cenhomec Woodrow Miles crowley, la. Lois Milwee de quincy, la. Elise Montgomery shreveport, la. Zeta Tau Alpha; Alpha Sigma Pi; Spanish Club; Wilbur A. Morris SHREVEPORT, LA. Sigma Phi; Debate Club W.A.A. John Morwood shreveport, la. Kappa Alpha; Band Florence Neel shreveport, la. Spanish Club; W.A.A. Jane Nicholson shreveport, la. Zeta Tau Alpha; W.A.A. Shirley O ' Mara shreveport, la. W.A.A. Lorraine O ' Roark Mary Pankey shreveport, la. shreveport, la. Zeta Tau Alpha Chi Omega; W.A.A. Frances Perkins Betty Ann Perrin shreveport, la. shreveport, la. Alpha Sigma Pi; Dramatic Club; Cenhomec German Club Charles Perkins shreveport, la. Alpha Sigma Pi Bill Phillips pine bluff, ark. y 41 v • 1 • ' i AA M .k CENTENARY COLLEGE Charles Phillips Willie B. Pittman Dorothy Porter La Rue Powell shreveport, la. plain dealing, la. shreveport, la. shreveport, la. Kappa Alpha Cenhomec Zeta Tau Alpha Alpha Xi Delta; W.A.A Louis Progule Bert Ravenna Al Richardson shreveport, la. shreveport, la. shreveport, la. Theta Kappa Nu; Band; Sigma Phi Kappa Alpha Spanish Club Jodie Riggins Theron Roberts Elizabeth Robertson Anne Robinson SHREVEPORT, LA. SHREVEPORT, LA. SHREVEPORT, LA. HOMER, LA. Zeta Tau Alpha Sigma Phi Chi Omega chi Omega; Dramatic Club; Dormitory Council; W.A.A. W. M. Rogers John Robinson Katherine Ross SHREVEPORT, LA. SHREVEPORT, LA. FLORENCE, N. C. Kappa Alpha Fred Russ Cecile Schaefer Travis Schermerhorn Estelle Selser SHREVEPORT, LA. SHREVEPORT, LA. SHREVEPORT, LA. SHREVEPORT, LA. Kappa Alpha Chi Omega; Alpha Sigma Kappa Alpha Chi ° me g a Pi; W.A.A. Helen Shaw Elizabeth Sheppard Mary Alice Shores shreveport, la. ATLANTA, TEXAS SHREVEPORT, LA. Zeta Tau Alpha Zeta Tau Alpha Chi Omega Bob Sirmon Charles Snell Betty Stagg Douglas Stephenson MOBILE, ALABAMA SHREVEPORT, LA. SHREVEPORT, LA. SHREVEPORT, LA. ambda Theta Ch i Zeta Tau Alpha; Student Kappa Alpha; Band; Senate; W.A.A. Men ' s Glee Club Karen Sue Stewart Jean Stokes Marilyn Stone hall summit, la. shreveport, la. shreveport, la. Chi Omega; W.A.A. Zeta Tau A i pha . Alpha Xi Delta; Spanish Club Spanish Club FRESHMAN CLASS Genevieve Strohe marshall, texas Zeta Tau Alpha Burl Sullivan shreveport, la. Kappa Alpha Harold Sumrell shreveport, la. Kappa Alpha Iary Helen Taylor oil city, la. Kollege Kapers; Claxton Teer Celeste Thibodaux Marjorie Thomas hall summit, la. shreveport, la. ringgold, la. Alpha Xi Delta; Kollege Chi Omega; Band Kapers; Spanish Club Beverly Tinnin shreveport, la. Billy Tomlinson shreveport, la. Kappa Alpha; Alpha Sigma Pi; Spanish Club Mary Lynn Victory Casimir Wajdowicz gladewater, texas barksdale field, la. Alpha Xi Delta Bobby Turnbow shreveport, la. Chi Omega; Cenhomec Malcolm Vickers shreveport, la. Kappa Alpha Alpha Sigma Pi; Mary Walker shreveport, la. Alpha Xi Delta; Spanish Club Virginia Walker shreveport, la. Zeta Tau Alpha James Webb shreveport, la. Kappa Alpha Robert Webster tulsa, okla. Kappa Aloha; Alpha Sigma Pi; Debate Club Calvin Wheeler shreveport, la. Kapoa Alpha; Alpha Sigma Pi; Kollege Kapers; Student Senate Marjorie White shreveport, la. Alpha Xi Delta; Band Virginia White shreveport, la. Zeta Tau Alpha Edwin Whited shreveport, la. Kappa Alpha; Alpha Sigma Pi; French Club Stanley Willer shreveport, la. Margaret Williams shreveport, la. Alpha Xi Delta; Spanish Club; W.A.A. Ethel Williamson shreveport, la. Chi Omega Gloria Wollank shreveport, la. Alpha Xi Delta; Student Senate Frank Word leesville, la. Kappa Alpha; German Club Elaine Wyatt shreveport, la. W. C. Yancey SHREVEPORT, LA. Kappa Alpha; Band; Spanish Club 0% Freshman Queen Determined that all honors should not go to upper classmen exclusively, the freshmen as- sembled to elect one of their number as their official representative. Accordingly, Ann Bur- nette was elected Queen of the Freshman Class and was crowned at the last game of the sea- son, where she is pictured above presenting a wreath in the form of a T to Coach Eddie McLane of Louisiana Tech. ORGANIZATIONS STUDENT BODY OFFICERS Elected by their fellow students to officiate as Student Body and Student Senate leaders for the year were- — ■ President Rocks ' Rawlinson, Vice-President Cyrus Kil- gore, Co-ed Vice-President Catherine Loyd, Secretary Edna Earle Richardson, and Treasurer Virginia Carlton, ■who made a very thorough job of it. President Rawlinson recognizes a speaker in Student Senate meeting, where every two weeks a group o students interested in the progress and development of their college gather to discuss plans which will contri- bute to a greater Centenary. Chief goal of the year was the abolishing of campus politics, an ambitious project which met with a surprising amount of success. THE 1939 YONCOPIN For years, Centenary College has been represented to its students and to the collegiate world in general through the medium of the Yoncopin, and for an equal number of years, a harrassed staff has struggled, agonised and despaired over its publication. For working on a year book in any capacity is the most dif- ficult, most thankless and most discouraging task ever to be assigned an ordinary mortal. To represent faith- fully and completely the events of a school year without arousing the ire of faculty or students, to satisfy each of a thousand individuals on each of a thousand different points, to construct a book that is mechani- cally up to standard, and still keep within a limited budget is the sort of problem that confronts the would-be editor. Add to this the innumerable little details that arise every day — the misplaced copy, the people who won ' t have their pictures made, the ones that do and then blame the result on the yearbook, the cuts that get lost, the pictures that mysteriously disappear, the clubs that send in incomplete information and then object if one item is omitted — and you have the makings of a nervous breakdown or a good case of jitters at the least. As if this wasn ' t enough already; this year the Yoncopin staged a series of contests to determine the qualities, and the people who best represented them, of the Centenary Gentleman and his Lady. Elec- tions being what they are, the results met with such a storm of protests from the losing candidates that the staff was forced to conceal itself behind locked doors and wait until the general wrath had subsided. As spring came on the rest of the students shed their fur coats and proceeded to enjoy the long, sunny aft- ernoons by loafing around the campus. Not so the staff. These poor unfortunates could be discovered at any hour of the day or night pounding out copy in a frenzied rush to meet the printer ' s deadline. To add to the general confusion, the Sponsor Contest got under way about this time and even the office — the last retreat of the harrassed staff was snowed under by tickets, contracts, and contestants. This year the Yonco- pin, in a philanthropic mood, offered a trip to the World ' s Fair to the lucky winner, which created much addi- tional interest. When a semblance of law and order finally comes to the thoroughly weary group of amateur journalists and they have time to stop a moment and think over the trials and tribulations of the past year, they sincerely and earnestly vow never to pick up a pencil again on behalf of the Yoncopin, but next year finds them all back at their desk, full of optimism and enthusiasm, and ready to start back at the old grind again. Ye Editor and the Business Managers hold a conference over this year ' s Yoncopin STAFF AM m ■I . ' • ■ • w ' H ISSj MTU ' m ! • ■. . ' ■ ■ ' ■ ' ■ ■ ' ..:;■ ■■ w ■ ■ : - Edgai Percy phones a prospect . . . The staff looks happy as it adjourns ior the day . . . looks serious as finances are checked up . . . and looks desperate as it goes back to work. STAFF Editor Grace Julian _. , ,. J Sam Peters, Jr. Business Managers . -| w E Percy Jr Associate Editor .... Ethel Cady Editor, Humor Section . Bernard Schram Associate Editor . . . Bill Hunter „, J Mary E. Lewis Ciasses 1 Jean Palmer „ , lt ] Billie Cady Organizations . . . Christine Moore I Irene Baker Copy Writers . . . Ouida Guice I Catherine Loyd Art Editor ...... Bill Graham Sports Editor Andy Berry Staff Photographer . . George Fair The staff at work — but only the photographer could get this many of them into the office at one time. The Donkey Pen cover created by artist Bill Graham is okayed by the critical eye of Bernard Schram. Staff member Mary Evelyn Lewis discusses a cut while Business Manager Peters ponders the question. The publications staff plays host to the ShrevepoTt Ad Club. In the Conglomerate office — Editor Virginia Carlton and Business Manager Waylan Pearce talk things over while M. M. Waldroup and Ursula Crawford follow up assignments. STAFF Editor-in-Chief Business Manager Associate Editor Sports Editor Feature Editor Society Editor Circulation Manager Virginia Carlton Waylan Pearce Beatrice Carlton Andy Berry Robert Crichlow . Alta Moorman Russell Stewart REPORTERS Bernard Schram Claire N. Gleason Beverly Blood Alta Moorman Jean Palmer Carlton Graff Cleve Farnell Ursula Crawford Margaret Simmons Shelton Boyce Elizabeth Davis Sylvia Smith Robert Chrichlow pounds out some copy ' while Editor Carlton and Sportswriter Berry confer. lUANITA RYLAND THE CONGLOMERATE The beginning of the school year saw the presses start rolling as the first Conglomerate of the sea- son made its appearance on the campus to greet the students as they returned for registration. Thereafter every Friday morning saw the campus blossom forth with Conglomerates as Cen- tenary ' s weekly newspaper brought the news of ccming and past events, sports accounts, social re- ports, and the inevitable gossip column to the student body. This year the Conglomerate staff remains practically the same, Virginia Carlton again serving as Editor-in-Chief, assisted by several of last year ' s scribes. The work of these old hands might ac- count for the order and regularity of publication which distinguishes the Conglomerate from her sis- ter the Yoncopin, since experience is a great teacher in this particular field. Chief activities of the newspaper year were the publication of double size editions at Homecoming, Graduation, and other important occasions, and the various staging of several contests; — the one which aroused the most comment, being the now famous six-shooter contest, whereby students, under the cloak of anonymity, bumped off six of their pet hates verbally. Most of the student body elections were conducted through the medium of the Conglomerate also. Among the improvements which the year brought to the paper were the addition of more pictures, more interesting editiorials, and more graphic news reports — all of which contributed to the increase of the reading public. In its own particular way, the Conglomerate has served the student body well, preserving a complete account of the school year for future readers in the black type of its pages. Never spectacular or sensational, it has presented the news of Centenary and the rest of the collegiate world in a manner worthy of the traditions of this institution. The events, the humor, the fortunes and misfortunes of the entire year are held between its pages to interest, entertain and inspire all of the students through the years to come. Editor Virginia Carl- ton and assistants examine the result of their labors Th 939 The marching band in full regalia with the Maroon Jackets very much in the background Sweetheart Wini Boles and Director Lincoln Igou smile lor their respective publics The Centenary Band shoved Sugar Blues up on the shelf this year and turned orthodox in a big way, desert- ing swing for symphony and becoming a bona fide college band (whatever that is) instead of a group of knocked- out musicians. The change was due to the switch in directors, for — as de- creed by the National Association of Schools of Music — the college band must be under the supervision of the Music School and thus Doc and his trombone gave way to Igou and his baton so that Centenary might maintain its standing in this federation. This was not the only innovation the year brought for the Maroon and White Band, however. New, too, was Drum Major Adam West who presented Cen- tenary fans with a superior brand of twirling not often seen in this or any other vicinity. In addition to his bag of Centenary Band tricks with the shiny stick, Adam possessed enough ability to marshall the band into a semblance of order and teach them various routines, at the same time demonstrating his most excellent drum tech- nique between marching intervals. Another feature was the purchase of handsome maroon uniforms for the band and some very extra special outfits for the drum major and the two bell lyre players. When the members were completely arrayed the band took up the business of marching very seriously. Led by the Maroon Jackets, they practiced for hours every day perfecting such tricky routines as the Three Blind Mice round, the in- tricate Tech-Centenary monogram, and the even more intricate spelling of Loyola and other letter forma- tions. The only disappointment of the year was the unfortunate T.C.U. Special, when the band arrived in Fort Worth just in time to dash on the field at the half and breathlessly go through their paces after a long, delayed train ride. But participation in numerous parades and campus celebrations occupied so much of the band ' s time that this minor calamity was soon forgotten. Homecoming, with its numerous pep meetings, bonfires, and other festivities, claimed so much attention that the band members had little time for other activities, devoting themselves exclusively to the preparation of a good show for the return- ing old grads. With this successfully accomplished, the boys suddenly realized that something was lacking, and promptly elected Wini Boles as Band Sweetheart for the remainder of the year. The diminu- tive Wini was presented officially at the last game of the season thus winding up a band year full of innovations, activity, and interest — and a most successful one at that. 1. The band and Maroon Jackets demonstrate that they know at least part of their A.B.C ' s. 2. Igou and the band take time out. 3. The band and the freshmen spell out GENTS. 4. Adam West shows his stuff. 5. On parade. 6. The Tech-Centenary monogram. 7. Centenary and other bands welcome De Paul m m Members Lucy Bettis Cecil Bland Shelton Boyce Billie Cady Ethel Cady Jane Caldwell Margaret Chamberlain Elizabeth Davis James Dixon Helen Dwire Joe Elston Dorothy Glasscock Claire N. Gleason Ted Griffin Frances Glassell Evelyn Johnson Jane Kirk Dorothy Kelly Frank Keith Alice Knight Charles Knight Catherine Lloyd Marie Marks Kathryn Lee Herman Mayo Mai Mcllwain Glen Miller Chrystine Moore Bill Morris Colleen Norrid Frances Norton Mary Panky Betty A. Perrin Billy K. Pryor Louis Progule Joyce Reed Anne Robinson Joe Roppolo Shirley Safford Helen Shaw Silvia Smith Billy Willoughby Cleon Worley Officers President Mal McIlwain Vice-President Dorothy Kelly Secretary Alice Knight Treasurer Shelton Boyce Even though in its infancy this group of potential actors has been one of the most inspired and in- spiring clubs on the campus. Under the guidance of the capable John Wray Young, this organiza- tion presents a one-act play at each meeting, a three-act play in chapel during the course of the year, and as the climax to a successful season, the Senior Play. The college at large shows their appreciation by turning out one hundred per cent for the productions. Several members of this association, such as President Mal Mcllwain, and Bill Morris have scored hits in the Little Theatre of Shreveport, while the rest of the group takes great interest in them, at- tending rehearsals, and studying Director Young ' s technique in casting and directing the play. The radio stations also received their share of attention, for many of the Dramatic Club members have been heard via the network, while others have made interesting tests with recordings to note their progress in speech and diction. All in all an enviable record has been set by the members of this group, whose actor ' s blood seems to stir them to achievements worthy of the older and more firmly established organizations whose efforts they always equal and frequently surpass, thus proving that this particular theatri- cal star is destined for a big-time career. DRAMATIC CLUB THE I L C CLUB Officers President Ogbourne Rawlinson Secretary-Treasurer Nedd Looney Exclusively an organization for the athletes of the campus, the C Club has done much to add to the tradition of good sportsmanship which Centenary has fostered throughout her hundred odd years of existence. The members, which include all lettermen of major and minor sports, preserve the same atti- tude of fairness and friendliness to opponents both on and off the field and extend true Southern Gentle- men hospitality to all visiting teams; escorting them around the campus and providing them with an enjoyable time during their stay at Centenary. The C Club boys — most of whom reside at Rotary Dormitory — also welcome new students to the campus, each member usually adopting one or two fresh- men as his particular charges during the year in an effort to teach said frosh good manners in the Cen- tenary style. High spot of C Club activities is the initiation of new members, which is looked forward to with fear and anticipation by those eligible. An atmosphere of mystery surrounds these ceremonies but from all accounts they live up to the greatest expectations of the new initiates and then some. Chief privileges of this group are the wearing of the Centenary C, the occupation of their colorful club room in the gym, and the respect and admiration which they receive from the rest of the student body; an ad miration which is justly deserved by these gentlemen in Maroon and White, who play the game for sports ' sake and for Centenary. The C Club boys present their insignia to the world and to an admiring student body Members Sam Aills Leon Allen Bob Barrie James Barnes Alvin Birkleback Max Bowerman Lewis Bradley Weenie Bynum John Clark Rollo Florsheim Lurlin Harmon Loyd Hearne Banjo Holloway Curtis Jones Nedd Looney Norris McCrary Ray Mayeaux Ted Olzack Snookie Padgett Dub Partin Jimmy Patterson Ogbourne Rawlinson Bill Reynolds Claude Smith Joe Steeples Tom Swirczynski Turney Vinson Ed Whitehurst Pete Williams Joe Zimmerman KOLLEGE Early each spring Kollege Kapers noticeably stirs, ripens, and buds with new life. However, months before this first public sign of life stage- struck students have been dancing, singing, emoting, joking the current show into shape. Under the watchful eye of Dr. S. D. Doc More- head, dozens of young hopefuls annually come out and make their bid for a place in the show. For about four weeks the college chapel is a hellacious place filled with the groaning, sway- ing, chattering, tooting, banging, shouting throes of try-outs. Then, at length, by dint of hours of painful list- ening, correcting, questioning, and coaching a cast is selected. This year thirty-five exhibi- tionistic collegiates comprised it. For something over ninety minutes the final version showed them exuding youthful vigor and collegiate pep in a variety of ways — mainly singing, dancing, skitting, dramacting, and swinging to the tunes of the Kollege Kapers orchestra. Over five thousand rustic nightlifers, small town civic groups, high school students, collegi- ates and co-eds, to say nothing of numerous school teachers and even several ministers, viewed Kapers on Tour in their sixth season. Nearly all were unanimous in saying that the 1939 show was better than any previous one. And it probably was, for this year ' s show was the best equipped, largest cast, most experi- enced, and fullest booked ever. The annual four finds the cast assembled and look- ing very cheerful at the prospect of a fine trip. KAPERS Not only that, but Kapers is old enough now to have a tradition. Built up since its 1933 in- ception, some of that tradition consists in fre- quent guest appearances of former Kaperites, a fairly definite season of faithful bookings, a several days tour through North and Central Louisiana, and a grand finale at the home per- formance which closes the season. There are, however, a lot of things about Kol- lege Kapers which make it unique and set it apart from other college and amateur variety shows. In the first place, it is a purely self- financing organization with its own properties, stage sets, and lighting-system; secondly, no student performer receives any remuneration or college credit other than the satisfaction of a job well-done; thirdly, it has maintained a con- sistently high standard of entertainment. In its six-year history it has given nearly two hun- dred performances in over fifty different towns, remained essentially the same as originally planned, stilled reformers ' voices who protested at it, proven itself truly representative of Cen- tenary College life, had no unsuccessful sea- son. And so Kollege Kapers peacefully slumbers until sometime next season. Helen Dwire and the orchestra . . . What ' s the secret, Parry? . . . Billy Katherine in her ballet number . . . Oscar and Adam tune up . . . Assistant Man- ager Webb handles the lights . . . Wini and Mai sort music . . . The cast puts on its makeup. Coach Beinie Howard and his team horn Stephen F. Austin congratulate t h e ' winning Centenary debat- ers — Robert Webster and John Dixon. Shown here are Coach Bernie Howard and the girls ' team from Stephen F. Austin, and Centenary ' s Lois Millwee and Dorothy Jane Dixon, who won the debate under the direction oi Coach Bryant Davidson. In the bracket labeled Debating this year were filed three boys and two girls who went through the season making pungent remarks about pump-priming and holding forth staggering statistics in defense of their respective stands. Handicapped by the lack of a full time debate coach and a heavy schedule of classes, Lois Millwee, Dorothy Jane Dixon, Robert Webster, John Dixon, and Bernard Schram went through tw o tournaments and several odd debates with such opponents as Louisiana Tech, Hendrix, Stephen F. Austin, Southwestern Institute, Baylor, T. C. U., Texas A. M., and Rice. Of these members all are eligible for membership in the national debating fraternity, Pi Kappa Delta, but only Bernard Schram and John Dixon possess the key of the order by virtue of their upper class ranking. The former likewise has been awarded the degree of honor in the fraternity. In the oratorical division, Shelton Boyce and Virginia Carlton represented Centenary at the state contest held here. All these young hope- fuls work under the sponsorship and supervision of Professor C. Bryant Davidson, Professor Darrell Overdyke, and Doctor S. A. Steger. In addition to tournaments in Natchitoches and Pineville, the team made an extended five-day trip through Texas, and entertained various college teams on their home campus. DEBATE CLUB To the student who is intelligent, industrious, and interested belongs the distinction of membership in one of the various honorary or departmental or- ganizations of the campus, which recognize and reward ability and furnish added incentive to study. HONORARY and DEPARTMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS • Members Irene Baker Alline Boddie Beatrice Carlton Virginia Carlton Ursula Crawford Jack Daniels George Fair Cleve Farnell Dorothy Franks Ethel Fulton Grace Julian Marie Lamarque Myrtle Lipscomb Jacqueline Meyers Jean Palmer Edna E. Richardson Werdna Stokes Faculty Members Bryant Davidson John A. Hardin S. D. Morehead Mrs. A. R. Campbell J. B. Entrikin S. A. Steger The Alpha Chis — campus intelligentsia — halt long enough in the pursuit of their studies to enable the photographer to make their picture Officers President Virginia Carlton Vice President Alline Boddie Recording Secretary Werdna Stokes Corresponding Secretary Marie Lamarque Alpha Chi, the Junior-Senior honorary fraternity, is perhaps the least active of all the campus organiza- tions, although one of the most important and influential, and justly so. After its members have suc- ceeded in passing the rigid entrance requirements of this last retreat of learning and wisdom, they certainly are entitled to a long rest upon their laurels. This year Alpha Chis grew so scarce on the campus that the race appeared threatened with extinction, only four members surviving last year ' s graduation, which seriously depleted their ranks. However, after several potential candidates had suc- ceeded in struggling through their mid-semester exams, the fraternity ' s prospects became brighter and fourteen new names were added to the roster. The addition of this new blood was a source of pride both to the organization and to the lucky new members who now have proof of the fact that they possess the best grades on the campus. Alpha Chi meets only occasionally and always for some specific purpose. Their chief activities are electing new members, awarding a leather, gold-engraved notebook to the most deserving freshman, and sponsoring a chapel program dedicated to their patron goddess of Wisdom. Since the founding of the fraternity in 1925, only the most intelligent and most active students have been eligible for mem- bership, and the society can truthfully boast that it comprises the cream of the crop, scholastically speaking. The signal honor of receiving the Alpha Chi notebook goes this year to Charles Knight on the basis of his excellent scholastic record and participation in extra-curricular activities. The Alpha Chis spend the remainder of their time upholding their reputation as the smart set of the cam- pus, and serving as a model for all the little Alpha Sigma Pi ' s, whose dearest wish is to be an Alpha Chi when they grow up. ALPHA C H AL-PHA SIGMA CH Officers President Randolph Mayer Vice President Ruth Watkins Secretary-Treasurer Annie Laurie Stallcup The rolls of Alpha Sigma Chi — the honorary chemistry fraternity organized on the campus in 1931 — in- clude all second year students of this subject, provided they have been studious enough to maintain a C plus average in all their courses and fortunate enough to receive the unanimous vote of all mem- bers. The group meets every Friday morning for round-table discussions on the subject dearest to their scien- tific hearts and many interesting speakers have addressed them on these occasions. Outstanding amoung these was the eminent Dr. Keen, who discoursed on Cosmic Rays to the further enlightment and enjoyment of the fraternity. One of their own members, Richard Knight, is now doing research work on the rather overwhelming subject of converting protein into forms that can be used in the body, as preparation for an address which he will deliver at the Louisiana Academy of Science at their next meeting. In addition to the interest shown in purely academic work, the organization will also sponsor an industrial tour of Louisiana and Mississippi, by means of which first hand, practical knowledge can be obtained. Chemical compounds and formulas do not claim the entire attention of the members, however, and in their lighter moments they give excellent picnics and informal parties, under the sponsorship of faculty members Dr. J. B. Entrikin and Dr. L. A. Thayer. The Alpha Sigma Chis evidence unusual inteiest in a particular notebook, not concerning chemistry Members Billy Mims Allums Charles Armistead T. N. Armistead Beverly Blood Virginia Carlton Robert Demint Carlton Graff Gus Hoyer Richard Knight Randolph Mayer Jules Perot Henry Shuey Annie Stallcup Bill Steger Ruth Watkins tr$ f?i. ft. f ' I j£ Officers President . . . William E. Steger First V-Presiden! . . Beverly Blood Second V-President . . Henry Shuey Secretary-Treasurer, Billy M. Allums Sponsor . . . Mrs. A. R. Campbell Members Virginia Adair Billy M. Allums Billy P. Alston G. L. Blaxton Beverly Blood Val Borum Olivia Bott Vernell Caviness George Crain James F. Dean Dorothy Durr Lillian Gibson Carlton Graff Betty Green George Hearne Gilbert Hetherwick Grace Ingersoll Dorothy Kelly Charles Knight Mal McIlwain Betty Mason John Marshall Elise Montgomery Charles Perkins Mary F. Perkins Jaunita Ryland Cecile Schaefer Martha Shepherd Henry Shuey William Steger Russell Stewart Billy Tomlinson Malcolm Vickers Azile Wagner Robert Webster Calvin Wheeler Edwin Whited Adair, Allums, Alston, Blaxton, Blood . . . Borum, Bott, Caviness, Crain, Dean . . . Durr, Gibson, Gratl, Green, Hearne . . . Hetherwick, Ingersoll, Kelly, Knight, Marshall . . . Mason, McIlwain, Montgomery, Perkins, C, Perkins, M. . . . Ryland, Schaeler, Shepherd, Shuey, Steger, Stewart . . . Tomlinson, Vickers, Wagner, Webster, Wheeler, Whited. Although it has long been a universal custom for upperclassmen to look down on the lowly Sophomore and the even lowlier Freshman there are a limited few worthy of recognition for their outstanding scho- lastic work. That these few should not go unrewarded, Alpha Sigma Pi, an organization devoted ex- clusively to the aforementioned Sophomores and Freshmen, was created eight years ago, with the simul- taneous inauguration of twenty chapters at the leading colleges of our fair country. Under the spon- sorship of Mrs. A. R. Campbell, the local group has become one of the leading campus honorary fra- ternities and has earned the respect and approbation of all. Clever Initiations for Clever Underclassmen is apparently the motto of the Alpha Sigma Pis, for the fame of their pre-initiation ceremony is far reaching, and justly so. ALPHA SIGMA PI PI MU SIGMA Officers President Russ Beeman Vice-President Billy Mims Allums Secretary-Treasurer Carlton Graff Pi Mu Sigma, the honorary pre-medical fraternity organized in 1925, lists among its members those with enough of the scientific mind to make the required grades and then pass the vote of the chapter. For the past few years the males could boast complete possession, but this term Beverly Blood suc- ceeded in overcoming the powerful opposition and became the only co-ed in the group. The meetings, presided over by Russ Beeman, are the source of much interest as well as entertain- ment. Such well known speakers as Dr. Knighton and Dr. Abramson have addressed the group on vari- ous subjects and have led discussions on current problems and observation in medicine. But interested as they are in serious questions involving some aspect of their chosen profession, the Pi Mu Sigmas have their lighter side too. This is evidenced in their numerous picnics and their hilarious initiations, which leave their imprint on the faces of the new members for several days afterwards. Chief activity of the year is the annual reunion in April of all the former pre-medical students of Cen- tenary, who return to recount their various experiences to the present crop. The organization is deserved- ly proud of several of its alumni who are doing important work in medical school; among them Arthur Addison, Norman Woody and Herman Goldsby, and, under the capable sponsorship of Miss Mary Warters, hopes to produce many more equally excellent students. Members Charles Armistead T. N. Armistead Billy Allums Russ Beeman Alfred Bullock Beverly Blood Albert Khoury Carlton Graff Gus Hoyer Robert Van Horn Maurice Murphy Edgar Burks Charles Knight Douglas McKay Val Borum i Nik m Allums, C. Aimistead, T. Aimistead, Beeman, Blood . . . Borum, Bullock, Burks, Grail, Hoyer . . . Khoury, Knight, McKay, Murphy, Van Horn. THE FRENCH CLUB Officers President Marie Lamarque Vice President Betty Mason Secretary-Treasurer Dorothy Kelly Virginia Adair Carolyn Adkinson Irene Baker G. L. Blaxton Margaret Brown Claudia Dickson Ethel Fulton Members Martha Hamner George Hearne Bette Heath Helen Heath Dorothy Kelly Frances Kizer Marie Lamarque Betty Mason John Marshall Eileen Maynard Jean Miles Mary Minta Moore Jo Beth Nelson Virginia Reily Edv in Whited Under the direciion of Dr. E. L. Ford the French Club, an old and active organization, continues to grow in numbers and activities, lending much prestige to the Foreign Language Department. Eligible for membership in this carefully selected group are twenty-five students who succeed in making and main- taining a C average in French, which, according to the would-be-members, is quite a difficult thing to do. Those industrious enough to make the grade meet on the second Tuesday of every month where discussions are carried on, games are played, and even the refreshments are served in French. As vacation time draws near, many fortunate students make their preparations for the European tour sponsored by Dr. and Mrs. Ford. Highspot of the trip is the visit in France, under the guidance of one who knows the people and the customs thoroughly and who can thus furnish many interesting side- lights seldom gained in an ordinary tour. This combination of travel and study, plus three hours of col- lege credit, makes this a rare opportunity for any student able to make the trip. Another feather in the chapeau of this group is the active part taken by its members in the meetings of the Modern Language Club. Many of the interesting programs presented during the year were under the supervision of the French Club. The French Club holds an informal meeting on the Arts Building steps The Spanish Club enjoys its afternoon siesta out ot doors Officers President Myrtle Lipscomb Vice President Nedd Looney Secretary-Treasurer .... Mary Agnes Railsback Billy Alexander Lucille Bettis Ethel Cady Ursula Crawford Aleene Day Claudia Dickson Joe Elston Cleve Farnell Fay Forshee Charles Grimm Carolyn Harris Myrian Holloway Edwin House Ethel Kramer Malcolm Krentel Myrtle Lipscomb Members Nedd Looney Elizabeth McKean Elise Montgomery Chrystine Moore John Morwood Florence Neel James Patterson J. B. Pearce Sam Pearce Waylan Pearce O. A. Pines Louis Progule Mary Agnes Railsback Ogbourne Rawlinson Dorothy Robinson Dorothy Stephenson Jean Stokes Marilyn Stone Celeste Thibodaux Mrs. William Wallace Mildred Walker Mary Walker R. E. White Margaret Williams W. C. Yancey, Jr. The second Wednesday of each month is devoted to the members of the Spanish Club, who gather at regular intervals to spend an evening in the atmosphere of old Spain before resuming their journey on the rocky road to learning. At these meetings a program is presented and a qualified speaker ad- dresses the group on some phase of Spanish life. One of the most interesting of these talks was that given by Mr. Harry Shepherd, a newspaper correspondent, who related his experiences in the Spanish war where he saw service and was wounded. In addition to these monthly meetings the Spanish Club sponsors the annual chapel program on Pan- American Day. Here songs and dances from the South American nations are interpreted by students, talks on the significance of this day to the United States are given, and a stronger bond between the two countries is thus established. Chief festivity of the year is the traditional Spanish banquet, usually held at a Mexican cafe, where enchilladas, tortillas, hot tamales and other typical dishes are served to the tune of El Rancho Grande and La Cucuracha, as sung by the members or played on the guitar. For the success of this most novel banquet, as well as for its other ventures, the organization owes much to the sponsorship of Professor White and Mrs. Morwood, who have devoted so much time, both in and out of class, to the furtherance of interest and appreciation of all things Spanish. THE SPANISH CLUB The German Club gets in line lor some knowledge while assembled in Hen Phelps ' loom Officers President Beatrice Carlton Vice President Ursula Crawford Secretary Randolph Mayer Treasurer Price Eubanks Faculty Members Dr. and Mrs. W. G. Phelps, Darrell Overdyke Cora Burton Beatrice Carlton Ursula Crawford Dorothy Jane Dixon Price Eubanks Members Cleve Farnell ouida guice Elizabeth Ives Randolph Mayer Kathleen McSween Bachman Narors Edgar Percy Frances Perkins Joe Slattery Frank Word The German Club, in its brief life span of two years, has made such significant advances that a secure future as one of the prominent language clubs of the campus seems assured. The remarkable progress of the group is due both to the wise and capable supervision of Professor W. G. Phelps and to the un- usually high standards set by the organization as a whole and by each of the individual members in his pursuit of learning in the field of German culture. To further this interest in the fatherland, at all meet- ings the minutes are written and reported in German, a speaker addresses the group on some particular phase of their common subject, and most enjoyable of all, folk songs are always sung before the group adjourns. One of the featured speakers this year was Mr. Arno C. Halbfass of the Foreign Travel Bureau. As a climax to an active, eventful year the group celebrates with a complete German Banquet; every- thing from the bill of fare to the speeches shows the influence of a year ' s concentration and study. For the future, the organization has a calendar full of ambitious plans, and consequently, much may be expected of this comparatively young, but superlatively industrious group. THE GERMAN CLUB CHI SIGMA NU Officers President Secretary -Treasurer . Grace Julian Marie Lamarque Frank Baily Irene Baker Patty Bartmess Loretta Butler Ludweka Butler lOLA FlNCHER Martha Hamner Kathryn Hattaway Members Grace Julian Dorothy Kelly murlyon lagrone Marie Lamarque Myrtle Lipscomb Catherine Loyd Betty Mason ElLLEEN MAYNARD Jacquelyn Meyers Mary Minta Moore Sonny Noel Jean Palmer Ashley Sibley Margaret Simmons Dorris Snell Werdna Stokes Chi Sigma Nu makes its official debut this year via the Yoncopin, although this organization of, by, and for the education students has, in reality been out two years. Founded in 1937 by five future teachers who wished to extend their scholastic endeavor in a definite direction, the fraternity has flourished under the sponsorship of Mr. Ewerz, head of the Department of Education, and now numbers twenty-four active and interested members. These students are picked from the upper percentage group of all the educa- tion classes and must conform to certain standards to be eligible. They must be vitally interested in this particular field; they must maintain at least a B average; and they must pass the unanimous vote of the chapter before a bid can be extended. These bids are offered once a term and pledging is limited to ten students, so all who possess the gold key of Chi Sigma Nu can be justly proud of the ownership. The monthly meetings are held in the homes of the members and are marked for their interest and ever present refreshments. Due to the predominance of the fair sex in the teaching field, all the members, until the last initiation, have been girls. On this occasion, however, four boys were elected to the organization, and, though still in the minority, they are rapidly asserting themselves as prominent members of the fraternity. From time to time, outstanding educators in this locality hold an informal round table discus- sion with the group; chief among these have been Mr. E. Weldon Jones, Superintendent of Education in Caddo Parish, and Mr. Van Slate, Principal of the Southfield Progressive School. Chi Sigma Nu is under the able supervision of Professor Ewerz. The members of Chi Sigma Nu interrupt their study of education to smile pleasantly at the Cameraman. Carlton, Kilgore Ewing, Blood THE BARBS Officers President Cyrus Kilgore Vice-President Cyrus Kilgore Secretary Virginia Carlton Treasurer Beverly Blood This year the Barbs, who had shown all signs of proving themselves to be quite a thorn in the flesh of the Greeks, sank into comparative oblivion as their more strongly united competitors walked away with all the campus honors. This disintegration of what promised to be a powerful political group is due in part to the lack of leadership and in part to the dissension in the ranks of the non-frats themselves. Or maybe they just don ' t care anymore. At any rate, the only accomplishments that the group can boast are the rather overwhelming victories which the Barb basketball team won over the sorority girls and the successful Apple Days which were staged to raise funds, a custom which various other organizations might do well to follow. Outside of these efforts, the order of Barbarians did not even attempt any other project. At the first of the year some enthusiasm was shown, but gradually even the weekly meetings became a thing of the past and the members settled down under a pall of boredom that the most vigorous efforts of their officers could not break through. This lack of unification in the ranks of the non-Greeks is unfortunate for the Barbs could become an influential campus organization and cause their rivals a considerable amount of trouble, which might do those serenely confident worthies some good, though we doubt it. Neverthe- less, the Barbs, though down, are not completely out, and we hope that next year will see a revival of interest in this group which could accomplish a great deal if its members would unite and give their brother Greeks some competition. THE COMMERCE CLUB Officers President Waylan Pearce Vice President William Harkrider Secretary-Treasurer Charles Morrison William Alexander Thomas Armitage Lance Askew Zack Bennett Andy Berry Elizabeth Brandon M. Chamberlain Charles Crawford Maurice Curry Lloyd DeMoss George Fair Lewis Finnell M. Foster Cecil Garrison William Harkrider Sam Harper Lee Harris William Hawkins Frank Keith Members R. M. Kent Mary E. Lewis W. C. Marshall Kathleen McSween Jack Mead Wilbur Morris Charles Morrison Gwinn Morrison Olen Oden Murff O ' Neal Waylan Pearce J. B. Pearce Edgar Percy Sam Peters E. H. Railsback Cecile Schaefer Peyton Shehee Gilbert Sibley Gerald Stewart Sidney Turner Malcolm Vickers T. E. Victory C. E. Vestal Harry Vowels Frances Wellborn Louis Williams K. C. Wilson F. H. Wright The time honored saying The Older the Better was proven a fallacy when the activities of the brand new organization, the Commerce Club, were brought to account. Organized by industrious Professor Robert See, Head of this department, the chief purpose of the organization is to keep the students in close contact with the latest developments in the field of commerce. Meetings, preceded by a banquet, are held once a month, with prominent business men speaking on topics of interest to the club. At the first get-to-gether of this group Mr. Edward Glaze, a young practicing accountant spoke on his work in relation to the business world. Another speaker, Mr. McPherson of the First National Bank, presented a most interesting address to the club. Members of the organization itself have also been called upon as speakers, and as both day and night school students are represented in the club, these two groups maintain a closer contact with each other and with various phases of industry, thereby producing many new and valuable view points. President of the Commerce Club is Waylan Pearce, who by virtue of his position as business manager of the Conglomerate and as a Commerce major, is well qualified to guide the destinies of this new and rapidly progressing group. The Commerce Club assembles lor a round table discussion of affairs in the business world. THE MINISTERIAL CLUB Officers President Sanford Wylie Vice-President A. B. Cavanaugh Secretary James Stovall Treasurer Herman Mayo Corresponding Secretary James Stovall The Ministerial Club, was founded by Dr. George Sexton on October 6, 1921, and now remains as an un- dying tribute to the man whose lite of service inspired and directed the activities of this group. It is now sponsored by Dean and Mrs. R. E. Smith and has made great progress in several different fields this year. To be a member one must participate in the social and religious programs on the campus, in the city, and elsewhere; must be a ministerial student or studying for some definite work in the field of church and religion, must be recommended by a pastor as to sincerity and ability, and must be a member of some church. The activities of the organization are not confined to the school and church alone, for an enthusi- astic drive has been made toward bettering social conditions in jails and along the river front. Their ef- forts in this field are indeed worthy of commendation and have received high praise from other agencies engaged in this project. Some of the activities sponsored by the club this year are the nightly prayer meetings in Rotary Hall, the weekly Sunday School meetings, and Chapel programs on the Youth Crusade, the Lenten Season and Unification. The Ministerial Club numbers among its ranks many sincere workers in the field of religion. Among these honorary members are President Cline, Dean Hardin, Bishop Hoyt Dobbs, Dr. A. M. Serex, all Methodist Pastors of Shreveport, and all ex-ministerial students of Centenary, who encourage and ad- vise this organization in every possible way, lending their support to the group ' s ambitious projects of social betterment through religion. Members A. B. Cavanaugh Edwin House, Jr. Standley Kirkland Herman Mayo James Stovall Sanford Wylie Cavanaugh, House Kirkland, Mayo, Wylie. The college would not be the same without the co-eds, who — in addition to their decorative qual- ities — play such an important part in campus af- fairs that to them — the better half of Centenary — we dedicate this section. CO-ED ACTIVITIES tL • THE W. A. A. AT PLAY The local chapter of the W.A.A., national organization of women athletes, was in- augurated at Centenary in the year 1924- 25. Under the sponsorship of Mrs. David- son, the chapter has advanced until it has become one of the most active of the school organizations. Never an idle mo- ment is the motto of this group of girls. The sports year was ushered in by mixed tournaments in ping pong and badminton. Here the fairer sex showed the Gentlemen that they were not the only ones who could come to the front in athletics. In- structed by stars of Centenary varsity, they learned many of the technical point- ers of basketball, to the improvement of their playing ability. At left — Ethel Cady takes careful aim lor a bullseye. Above — Spectators watch a last gam e of ping-pong with interest . . . Goll is always popular with the ladies on sunny days like this . . . Badminton at the gym interests players and audience alike. At right — Bette Heath and Feme Besler both give their attention to the same lucky horse . . . The girls leave their opponents in the dark in a game of shuffleboard . . . The tennis class lines up for inspection . . . Judging from the expression, Bea Carlton has just aced her opponent. Volley ball, a favorite of many erstwhile athletes became prominent just as the campus succumbed to the well-known spring fever . Pleasant afternoons, otherwise spent lazing or day dreaming, provided the W.A.A. with amusement and exercise. The girls ' tennis team really came into its own this year, staging workouts each afternoon and playing many practice games. Heretofore the boys have monopo- lized the tennis field, but at last the girls are coming to the fore and developing some stars of their own. Matches with various other schools were scheduled and prospects for a successful season are bright. As for parties, this group had its share. Resolving never to have the same kind of entertainment twice, the organization gave many original parties through-out the year. A picnic, a horseback riding party, a hayride, a bicycling party, and an overnight trip to Camp Margaret Hutchinson did their part to make the program varied. The meetings, presided over by President Joyce Reed, were very informal in nature. After the business was discussed, plans for parties were made, and as a suitable climax, re- freshments were served. Another project sponsored by the W.A.A. is Stunt Night, which is held every April first. Every organization on the campus presents a skit of some type in an effort to win the loving cup offered for the most amusing feature of the program. This year the first prize — a candy filled meas- uring cup — went to the Kappa Alpha ' s for their amusing bit of insanity. Terminating the year ' s campus activities is the annual banquet, which is the occasion for awarding the letters and — most coveted honor of all — the blanket. Last year Edna Earle Richardson was the re- cipient of this honor, having been the most outstanding member of the organization. 1. The campers meet at the corner drug store. 2. W.A.A. members take things easy. 3. Watch your step, Ethel! 4. Where are you going, my pretty maids? 5. The group enjoys a picnic aftei a sail on Cross Lake. 6. Campers relax at the end of a climb. The end of school, however, does not end the inter- ests of this group. The annual summer camping trip to the Ouachita Mountains, inaugurated two years ago by Mr. and Mrs. Davidson, is the feature of the year and a decided success. For five days a group of school weary students enjoy the refreshing moun- tain air, the ole swimming hole, hikes that lead to unknown places, and vigorous mountain climbing. Cooking over an open fire, washing dishes in a run- ning stream, and sleeping among the famed Arkansas insects are all part of the day ' s duties. After this period of roughing it, the company returns to civiliza- tion just in time to register for summer school, har- boring sunburns, mosquito bites, and all the mem- ories of a great time. W A. A. ACTIVITIES THE CENHOMEC CLUB Officers President Billie Cady Vice-President Martha O ' Neal Secretary-Treasurer Lurline Yeary The Cenhomec Club, as revealed by its name, is an organization for those students interested in such domestic affairs as cooking, sewing, home decoration, and other related subjects. Organized early in 1939, the club has Miss Lou Ware, instructor in Home Economics, as a sponsor and Billie Cady as Pres- ident. Eligible for membership are all girls interested in this course of study, provided their grades are satisfactory. Although this is the club ' s first year on the campus, it has already established its place in the family of honorary fraternities and departmental groups of the college. As yet, the organization is not affiliated with the National Home Economics Clubs, but this is the first step on next year ' s program for growth and development. At present the members are planning to send a delegate to the Louisiana State Confer- ence to be held this spring. Several definite contributions have been made by the Cenhomec members in the general line of campus improvement. They have inaugurated a campaign to add pleasure and cheerfulness to the weekly chapel meetings and thereby have undertaken the project of furnishing flowers on these and other occa- sions. Equally commendable is the general spirit of interest and ambition which marks the attitude of all the members, and assures a bright future for this newest of the college clubs. Members Mary Virginia Adsit June Austermell Virginia Breithaup Jimmie Black Billie Cady Dorothy Jane Dixon Dorothy Durr Lillian Gibson Frances Glassell Mrs. S. L. Gorton Dorothy Hewett Helen Heath Alice Leah McGimsey Lois McLaughlin Jean Miles Mary Betty Mulkey Martha O ' Neal Betty Ann Perrin Willie B. Pittman Mary A. Railsback Bobbie Turnbow Dorothy Vestal Mildred Walker Virginia Walker Lurline Yeary The home makers of tomorrow pose for a group portrait today. The Centenary Maroon Jackets . . . official hostesses for the college. THE MAROON JACKETS Tramp, tramp, tramp, the girl ' s are marching! is the theme song of the Maroon Jackets, and march they did, right up to the fore of the band and the campus this year. Organized and sponsored by Dean of Women Mrs. A. R. Campbell, this group took over its usual and unusual duties on the campus as the twelve hostesses of Centenary College with renewed interest immediately after the summer vacation. They served as guides for hordes of bewildered freshmen, helping them arrange schedules, conducting them to classes, and showing them the ropes in general. When the uproar of registration had somewhat subsided the girls took up their marching seriously and under the combined tutoring of drum experts, Adam West, John Van- trease, and John Morwood, they improved to such an extent that they were promoted to the front of the band and led it through many intricate formations during the season. In addition to accompanying the band on all football trips and all other occasions, the Maroon Jackets form an official welcoming group for all visitors to the college, and serve at every campus function, usually after preparing many hours before hand for the same function. Perhaps this sounds like too much work to the casual observer, but to wear a Maroon Jacket is one of the most coveted of campus honors. The girls are chosen from the Junior and Senior class, three girls from each campus organization, and are elected by the outgoing members on the basis of scholarship, ap- pearance, and personality. A new Maroon Jacket steps into her position with the realization that she is an of- ficial representative of Centenary College and that she must wear her jacket with the honor it so rightly deserves. Ma roon Jackets Mem bership Officers President . . . Alta Moorman Vice-President . . Alline Boddie Secretary . . . Catherine Loyd Treasurer .... Grace Julian Alpha Xi Delta Mary Ella Bartschmid Catherine Loyd Doris Snell Chi Omega Emily Cashore Alta Moorman Dorothy Stephenson Zeta Tau Alpha Grace Julian Mary Agnes Railsback Martha Shepherd Non-Sorority Alline Boddie Lois Philyaw Frances Wellborn The Jackets line up before marching on at the half ... In the stands they watch the game with inteiest horn their front row seats . . . Coming out of a letter formation, the Jackets lead off . . . They relax and look pretty lor the cameraman when the duties of the day are done. The Cen Coe offi- cers look very happy about t h e whole thing. THE CENCOES Officers President Alta Moorman Vice-President Jo Beth Nelson Secretary -Treasurer Mary E. Lewis Members June Austermell Winifred Boles WlLDA BEDINGFIELD Emily Cashore Joy Clark Fay Forshee Frances Goodson Betty Heath Grace Ingersoll Mary Evelyn Lewis Marguerite Lockhart Catherine Loyd Betty Mason Eileen Maynard Alta Moorman Doris Mulkey Mary B. Mulkey To Beth Nelson Martha O ' Neal Kitty J. Osborne Mary A. Railsback Edna E. Richardson Virginia Reily Marjie Schilling Martha Shepherd Margaret Simmons Dorris Snell Dorothy Stevenson Azile Wagner Helen Webb The CenCoes, Centenary ' s only inter-sorority organ- ization, celebrated the close of their third year on the campus by blossoming forth in their new triangular charms, bearing their name and the inevitable Ma- roon and White colors. Each of the thirty girls wearing this emblem of the order is pledged to live up to the purpose and ideals of the organization, which is to forge a stronger chain of friendship between the sor- orities and to provide activity for the summer months. Membership is limited to town girls, ten from each sorority, and no freshmen are eligible. Officers are determined by alternation, and at present Alta Moor- man guides the fortunes of the group. The CenCoes chief purpose in life is having a good time, and they are eminently successful in this. Their functions, mainly picnics and dances, are looked forward to in hopeful anticipation by the rest of the campus. Austermell, Bedinqtield, Boles . . . Cashore, Clark, Foishee . . . Goodson, Heath, Ingersoll . . . Lewis, Lockhart, Loyd . . . Mason, May- nard, Moorman . . . Mulkey, D., Mulkey, M., Nelson . . . O ' Neal, Osborn, Railsback . . . Richardson, Reily, Shepherd . . . Schilling, Simmons, Snell . . . Stephenson, Wagner, Webb. Social life on the campus became even more bril- liant with the unprecedented number of pledges acquired by most of the Greek letter organizations and the construction of several new mansions which added to the glory that is Greek. SOCIAL FRATERNITIES Members KAPPA ALPHA Sam Peters, Jr. Floyd Norton LAMBDA THETA CHI Carlton Graff Bill Morris SIGMA PHI Lloyd DeMoss Waylan Pearce THETA KAPPA NU Jimmie Patterson James Pittman The Inter-Fraternity Council demonstrates what the well dressed Gentleman should wear when he steps out. Officers President Lloyd DeMoss Secretary-Treasurer Carlton Graff The Inter-fraternity Council wended its pleasant way onward as usual this year, with little difficulty other than that involved in assembling all the members to have their picture made. The third time proved a charm, however, and even this was finally accomplished. The organization, composed of the Presidents and Vice-Presidents of the four campus fraternities, has as its purpose the preserving of peace and harmony among the Greeks, and performed its function admirably this year, though this is perhaps due more to the non-combatant attitude of the frats than to any great effort on the part of the Council. President Lloyd DeMoss, however, was determined that the group should not remain inactive merely because they had no arbitrating to do, so two innovations in policy were proposed, accepted and carried out. One of these was the much applauded plan of deferred rushing, which eliminated a major headache for the fraternities by allowing them to carry out their rushing campaign in a sane and sensible manner instead of the usual pell-mell fashion. As soon as this was successfully com- pleted, the group turned to the long contemplated Inter-fraternity dance. Under the influence of the Council the various groups finally settled as to a date and a mid-April night saw what once would have been an impossibility — the Greeks enjoying themselves at an exclusive all-Greek function. Credit for the revival of the Maroon Shirt Organization also goes to this group, whose unprecedented activity this year on behalf of the brotherhood of Greeks has been both praisworthy and noteworthy. NTER-FRATERNITY COUNCIL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL Officers President Edna Earle Richardson Vice-President Marguerite Lockhart Secretary-Treasurer Martha Shepherd The Pan-Hellenic Council proved to have a sturdier soul than many had suspected and thereby sur- vived a year of the most hectic rushing that Centenary has seen in many a day. This cut throat com- petition was due in part to the unusually attractive Freshmen girls and also to the foresightedness of the various sororities who evidently realized that the political situation being what it is, a large pledge group would be a distinct advantage in various elections. At any rate, the council started the fracas at the begin- ning of the year with the annual Pan Hellenic Tea, which all the freshmen attend en-masse and un- escorted by members of any organization. Here they were acquainted with the rules governing rush- ing and the penalties for violations thereof. From this point on it was every sorority for itself and heaven help the poor rushees. Pan-Hellenic also determines the length of rush week, the conditions of pledging, the number of parties each group may have, and assigns dates for these functions. This year the Council has done admir- ably in preserving a remnant of dignity for itself and the various organizations, and in eliminating the tedious and difficult business of summer rushing, a decided improvement over the campaigning of former years. For these and for its other achievements in uniting the sister groups with a more sisterly feeling, much credit is due to this board of the three leading officers of each sorority. Never, since its inception in 1928, has the council had such an active season and never has it performed its duties so effectively, which seems to predict an even better season next year for these mediators of the Greek letter groups. The Pan-Hellenic Council dresses up in its best bib and tucker for a festive occasion. i Members ZETA TAU ALPHA Martha Shepherd June Austermell Nancy Bloomer ALPHA XI DELTA Marguerite Lockhart Dorris Snell Martha O ' Neal CHI OMEGA Edna Earle Richardson Alta Moorman Dorothy Stevenson ALPHA IOTA CHAPTER OF The Kappa Alphas came through again this year and planted the crimson and gold banner at the top of the heap in practically every field they entered. To begin with, they pledged the largest group of any of the social organizations — twice as many as any other fraternity. In the first election of the year they snatched up most of the offices by a landslide majority. As usual the boys across the street dominated the band and Kollege Kapers; also as usual they won the intra-mural football championship. Add to this two cheerleaders, four winners in the Popularity Contest, three Mathematics team members, two from Who ' s Who, two Yoncopin managers, two student assistants, presidents of various honorary organizations, and several Student Senate members, and you begin to realize what an active part the Kappa Alpha ' s took in campus affairs this year. With all this, the brothers still had time to hold a State Convention here and threw some extra-swell affairs for their visitors. Number One Kappa Alpha is Sammie Peters, for four years a member of Kapers and the Band, co-business manager of the Yoncopin, commerce assist- ant, a member of the Student Senate, the Inter-Fraternity Council, and Who ' s Who, and chosen by his fellow students as the Centenary Gentleman. Rocks Rawlinson is also a member of Who ' s Who, the president of the Student Body, Student Senate, and Senior Class, a football star, president of C Club, and last, but definitely not least, the possessor of a comprehensive 90. Perry Stewart, Corresponding Secretary for the chapter, is another veteran of Kapers and the band, a cheerleader and Centenary ' s Most Popular Boy. Equally well liked is Mai Mcllwain, who is master of ceremonies for the col- lege show, President of the K. A. pledges and a cheerleader, and was recently elected the Most Charming Boy. Bill Steger, Sophomore Class President and Most Versatile Boy, is another prominent K. A. KAPPA ALPHA Officers President Sam Peters Vice-President Floyd Norton Secretary Warren Graves Treasurer Henry Shuey Members ft Billy M. Allums Ed Rand Lamar Bain Robert Ray Warren Graves Ogbourne Rawlinson Gus Hoyer Henry Shuey J% LeRoy Kirby William Steger C ' f- Floyd Norton Parry Stewart Maurice Padgett Ed Taylor Edgar Percy John Vantrease ' - ' Sam Peters Larry Willis c Charles Peters Pie d g e s H f!H Billy Baldwin J. B. Nabors Zack Bennett Charles Philips 0 % G. L. Blaxton Al Richardson C Harris Butler John Robinson 1%. w f Roy Caviness Fred Russ i Clarence Day Travis Schermerhorn A-jHI Camp Flournoy Douglas Stevenson Jgm Glen Forbing Burl Sullivan ill Irl Harper Harold Summrell ri Gilbert Hetherwick Billy Vickers i ■=  Norman Hunter James Webb MKBMk BW Charles Jackson Robert Webster Hugh McCall Calvin Wheeler Bob McGraw Charles White Mal McIlwain Hugh White fH ««jl Lawrence May Edwin Whited - John Marshall Frank Word d%m Wallace Moore W. C. Yancy John Morwood f ft O ffi ifS y f A% i  W k i 5 O O rs a o ...iklfW r f?5 :i r i AJJums, Bain, Baldwin, Bennett, Blaxton . . . Butler, Cavi- ness, Grain, Day, Flournoy . . . Forbing, Graves, Harper, Hetherwick, Hoyer . . . Hunter, Jackson, Kirby, Knight, Mc- Call, McGraw . . . McIlwain, Marshall, May, Morwood, Nabors, Norton . . . Padgett, Percy, Peters, C, Peters, S., Phillips, Rand . . . Rawlinson, Ray, Richardson, Robinson, Russ, Shermerhorn . . . Shuey, Steger, Stephenson, Stewart, Sullivan, Sumrell . . . Taylor, Tomlinson, Vantrease, Vick- ers, Webb, Webster . . . Wheeler, White, Whited, Willis, Word, Yancey. Pledge Word surveys the patron saint of Kap- pa Alpha . . . Sam Peters, Floyd Norton, and Warren Graves — number one, two and three in order — recline against the Kappa Alpha mantle. Bob Ray and Charles Phillips encounter some friends on the way to the Arts building . . . Pledge President Mal Mc- Ilwain receives his just dues at the hands of a member. Louisiana Beta Chapter of Theta V This year, as always, the Theta Kappa Nus maintained their position as the athletic fraternity of the campus, and the members of this lodge continued to dominate the world of sports at Centenary. Among the brothers are ten foot- ball lettermen, including Captain Sam Aills, ten C Club members (all the officers are Theta Kappa Nus) and two basketball lettermen. In Intra- murals, the Theta Kappa Nu ' s usually capture the softball championship — this is the second year the cup has been in their possession. The popularity of these football heroes might account for the large percentage of political offices they hold, but in addition to football and politics, the Theta Kappa Nus have acquired a home of their own since the last edition of the Yoncopin. Last spring they bought their own lodge outright, repainted it, hung the crest up over the door, and established a fraternity row of their own down near South Hall, where many of their social gatherings are held. Among this year ' s prominent T.K.N. ' s is Weenie Bynum, Best Boy Athlete, a two-year letterman in football, letterman in basketball, a member of Louisiana Tech ' s all-opponent team, and T.C.U. ' s second all-opponent team, a member of the C Club, Student Senate, Secretary for the fraternity and included in Who ' s Who. Nedd Looney is another outstanding member bv virtue of his position as Vice-President of the Spanish Club, President-elect of the C Club, a two-year letterman in football, and a member of the Student Senate. All of Sammy Aills ' thoughts turn to football — he is captain of the football team, three-year letterman in football, a member of the C Club, and a future player for the New York Giants, national professional football cham- pions. Ed Whitehurst, Vice-President of the chapter, is Treasurer of the Junior Class, Secretary and Treasurer elect of the C Club, the most popular player, a two-year football letterman, honorable mention for All American, a member of Louisiana Tech ' s all-opponent team, and high scorer for the Gents. Jimmie Patterson, Theta Kappa Nu ' s President, is also President of the Junior Class, a Student Senate member, a two-year letterman in football, is on the Inter- fraternity Council, Vice-President-elect of the C Club, a letterman in baseball, and belongs to the Spanish Club. Kappa Nu Officers President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer James Patterson Ed Whitehurst Winifred Bynum Joe Zimmerman Members Sam Aills Winifred Bynum L. W. Head James Patterson Ed Whitehurst Joe Zimmerman Pledges Bill Bedingfield Bill Dennis John Clark Al Curry Jack Dunlop Lurlin Harmon Kemp Haythorne Delwin Heft Richard Knight Richard Lewis Nedd Looney Ray Mayeaux Homer Majors Lavelle Murphy James Pittman Louis Progule Robert Rhodes Hurren Smith Joe Steeples Tom Swirczkynski Claude Teel AMdkMfm , «- (f «= ' Aills, Bynum, Bott . . . Clark, Curry, Dunlop, Harmon . . . Head, Knight, Looney, Majors . . . Mayeaux, Patterson, Pitt- man, Progule . . . Steeples, Swirczynski, Whitehurst, Zimmerman. ]immie Patterson takes over the leadership of the T.K.N ' s tor his second term . . . Ed and Weenie with their respective attach- ments, Olivia and Ethel . . . Ed and Sam talk things over as one gridiron hero to another . . . James Pittman, Sam Aills, Ed, and Weenie (what again!) form a friendly little group . . . Murlyon LaGrone and Jack Dunlop try their luck . . . Mary Evelyn and Pitty Pat smile at the little birdie . . . Homer Majors and Sam get together on the parking lot . . . Another member of the T.K.N, football trust — Joe Zimmerman The Local Cha pte r The Sigma Phis, who have long blossomed unseen amid their sturdier and more vociferous brethren, really came to the fore in a big way this year, under the guiding hand of Lloyd DeMoss. While the rest of the fraternity crew took their summer siesta, the Sigma Phis buzzed with activity. Accordingly, the opening of school saw the completion of their new house, hardwood floors, cedar walls, picket fence and all. The amazing thing about this house, which is, incidentally, one of the best looking and best kept on the campus, is that it was built almost entirely by the members and completely paid for when fin- ished — which is considerably more than any other organization can say. Sigma Phis are represented in many fields. They have long been among the leaders in all phases of intra-mural sports; they have an active alumni group and Mothers ' Club; they have members on both publication staffs, in Kollege Kapers, and anything else you might mention. To glorify their social functions, the fraternity proudly presents two very lovely ladies, Miss Helen Dwire and Miss Frances Glassell, who preside as their hostesses — thus inaugurating a new custom for the Greek orders. Among the outstanding members of the year are Waylan Pearce, Commerce assistant, President of the Commerce Club, business manager of the Conglom- erate, Treasurer of Sigma Phi, a Maroon Shirt, member of the Inter-Fraternity Council; Andy Berry, sports editor of the Conglomerate and Yoncopin, sports writer representing Centenary College for the Shreveport Times, Treasurer of the Senior Class, a member of the Student Senate, and the Commerce Club; Charles Morrison, Biology assistant, Maroon Shirt, Secretary-Treasurer of Com- merce Club, and Vice-President of the fraternity; Adam West, Kollege Kapers, drum major of Centenary College Band, all round percussionist, Marimba solo- ist, elected member of the National Association of Rudimentary Drummers, Studio staff instructor at J. S. Studios, director of St. John ' s High School Band, writer for Gamble Hinged Music Company of Chicago, and composer of the new Sigma Phi Fraternity Song; and Lloyd DeMoss, Student Senate, Com- merce Club, President of Inter-fraternity Council, and President of Sigma Phi. o f Sigma Phi f W ff sf Officers President Lloyd DeMoss Vice-President .... Charles Morrison Secretary Louis Williams Treasurer Waylan Pearce Me m b e r s Charles Armistead Charles Morrison Andy Berry Gwin Morrison Robert Demint J. B. Pearce Lloyd DeMoss Waylan Pearce Price Eubanks William Rogers SlGMOND FLORSHEIM Peyton Shehee Sam Harper Robert Van Horn Malcolm Krentel M. M. Waldroup Louis Williams PI b d g e s Harry Blake Truett McConnell Bill Hooper James McDowell Alfred Bullock Paul Mayer Edwin Burks Randolph Mayer Ernest Carter Wilbur Morris Bill Caraway Samford Pearce Hugh Caraway Leonard Pratt J. G. Carruth Theron Roberts Bennie Dennis Sam Ragland Jack Forbing Bert Ravenna Charles Goodson I. Henry Smith William Graham Bill Swyers J. C LeGrange Adam West O f ) f Sik Jl r M A Armistead, Berry, Bullock, Burks, Carter . . . Demint, De Moss, Dennis, Eubanks, Florsheim . . . Forbing, Goodson, Graham, Harper, Krentel . . . Le Grange, McDowell, Morris, C. Morrison, G. Morrison . . . ]. B. Pearce, W. Pearce, Pratt, Ravenna, Roberts . . . Rogers, Shehee, Van Horn, West, Williams. The Sigma Phi ' s gather on the porch oi that line new home . . . Some more Sigma Phis and their dates gather at an open house before a dance . . . Helen Dwire and Frances Glassell — the spon- sors oi the chapter — are official hostesses at all social gatherings . . . Rollo rests a while as the mansion goes up . . . President De Moss and Sponsor Dwire welcome guests to the new house. The Local Chapter of Lambda The Lambdas apparently did not deign to enter into competition with the rest of the Greeks this year, for they are conspicuous by their absence in every phase of extra-curricular activity. While the rest of the campus worried itself into a frenzy over various and sundry elections, they remained aloof, preferring to keep their hands out of political mud pies. In intramural sports, they were among the also-rans, being unable, along with the other competitors, to wrest the cup from the grasp of the K.A ' s. The one outstanding achievement of the chapter as a whole was their scholas- tic rating — which was a goodly percentage above the other fraternities. Per- haps all this attention to studies occupied all the Lambda ' s time, or perhaps they just didn ' t care, but at any rate, this remains the sole accomplishment of which they can boast. But if the lodge as a group played an unobtrusive part on the campus this year, individual members did not. President Carlton Graff was perhaps the most active of these, and set an example for the rest of the Lambdas to follow by belonging to practically every campus organization. Along with the num- ber one position of his chapter, he held the office of Secretary-Treasurer to the Interfrat Council, and Secretary-Treasurer to Pi Mu Sigma. Membership in Alpha Sigma Pi; Alpha Sigma Chi, and the Maroon Shirts; and the rank of Zoology assistant complete the list. Another prominent Lambda Theta Chi was Treas- urer Bill Morris, likewise a Maroon Shirt and a member of the Interfrat Council. In addition to these activities, Bill joined the Dramatic Club and took an important role in the Kollege Kapers play. Dillard Hatcher, President of the lodge for the coming year, was formerly Vice-President and is also a Maroon Shirt. Other officers who hold recognized places on the campus are Secretary Billy Payne Alston, Alpha Sigma Pi and a Maroon Shirt, and new Vice-Presi- dent Ernest McGregor. Theta Chi Officers President . . Carlton Graff Vice-President . Dillard Hatcher Secretary . Billy Payne Alston Treasurer . . . Bill Morris Chaplain ... C. E. Ewing Members Billy P. Alston Harry Askew C. E. Ewing Carlton Graff Dillard Hatcher William Morris Pledges Jack Carlton Frank Bryson John Dixon Milton Ellis Herbert Hazen Charles Harris Harold Harry Morris Keel Collier Kinnebrew Ernest McGregor Douglass McKay Marks Miller Maurice Murphy Robert Sirmon fattj ti Alston, Dixon, Ewing . . . Graff, Harris, Hatcher . . . Keel, Kinnibrew, McGregor . . . McKay, Morris, Murphy, Sirmon. President Dillard Hatcher and some of his Lambda cohorts . . . Vice-President Ernest McGregor and a friend get to work . . . Some Lambdas spend their time studying . . . Others take it easy . . . While others take it out on a pledge . . . Bobby Johnson makes merry during the Christmas holidays Beta lota Chapter of Zeta ' ty The Zetas can vigorously deny that uneasy lies the head that bears the crown, for their three members of the Royal family all bear their honors grace- fully and don ' t seem to be the least bit disturbed by them. Fit for a queen, too, is the new Zeta Mansion, which was officially opened last summer and has been the scene of many festive occasions since. In addition to their trim green and white brick house, which is definitely the best on the campus, (ask the Zetas) they boast the fanciest neon light to dazzle the eyes of the spectators. In class elections, the girls copped more than their share of the honors, placing four officers, but winning elections and dating K A ' s didn ' t occupy all their time. That their interests are broad is evidenced by the various activities in which the members engage. Scholastically the Zetas are tops on the campus, which is nc small honor considering how many pies they have their hands in. The Number One of the chapter — Martha Shepherd — is Secretary to the Junior Class, a Maroon Jacket, a Cen Coe, a member of Pan Hellenic, and was a Maid in the Sugar Bowl Court at New Orleans. Mary Agnes Railsback, who keeps the financial affairs of the Zetas straight, ruled as Queen of the Homecoming celebration, and is a Maroon Jacket, a Cen Coe, a member of the W.A.A. and of Who ' s Who, and was selected as the Centenary Lady in the popularity contest. June Austermell, as Vice-President, is the official advisor of the largest group of sorority pledges on the campus. She is one of the two bell lyre play- ers, the only girl members of the marching band — a Cen Coe, and a member of Pan-Hellenic. Grace Julian — chapter Historian — is another Zeta who partici- pates in numerous activities. She is Editor of the Yearbook, President of Chi Sigma Nu, Treasurer of the Maroon Jackets, a member of Alpha Chi, another of Centenary ' s Who ' s Who representatives, and by virtue of all this, the Most Versatile Girl. Dorothy Kelly and Jo Beth Nelson are so inseparable that it ' s impossible not to name them together. Both are prominent in Kollege Kapers, while Kelly leads the chapter in scholarship, is a member of the French and Dramatic Club, and was selected as the Most Charming Co-ed, and Jo Beth is Vice-President of the Cen Coes. Ta u A I d h p n a Officers President Martha Shepherd Vice-President June Austermell Secretary Nancy Bloomer Treasurer .... Mary Agnes Railsback Members June Austermell Patty Bartmess Nancy Bloomer Lorraine Bost Mary F. Collins Bette Heath Grace Ingersoll Grace Julian Dorothy Kelly Betty Mason Jo Beth Nelson Mary A. Railsback Virginia Reily Dorothy Robinson Martha. Shepherd Ethel Shropshire Margaret Simmons Annie L. Stallcup Estelle Steele Werdna Stokes Mildred Walker Helen Webb Pledges Mary Baird Frances Boatner Ann Burnette Carolyn Canon M. Chamberlain Jo Ann Connolly Lee Alice Clay Elizabeth Davis Claudia Dickson Margie Giles Margaret Gillespie Martha Hamner Helen Heath Myrian Holloway Jane Johnson Virginia Frances Kizer Sarah Menefee Jean Miles Elise Montgomery Jane Nicholson Lorraine O ' Roark Dorothy Porter Jodie Riggins Helen Shaw- Elizabeth Sheppard Sylvia Smith Betty Stagg Jean Stokes Genevieve Strohe Virginia Walker White Austermell, Baird, Bartmess, Boatner, Bloomer . . . Burnette, Canon, Chamberlain, Clay, Collins . . . Connolly, Davis, Dickson, Giles, Gillespie . . . Hamner, Heath, B., Heath, H., Holloway, Ingersoll . . . Johnson, Julian, Kelly, Kizer, Mene- fee . . . Miles, Mason, Montgomery , Nelson, Nicholson . . . O ' Roark, Porter, Railsback, Riggins, Reily . . . Robinson, Shaw, Shepherd, Sheppard, Shropshire, Simmons . . . Smith, Stagg, Stallcup, Steele, Stokes, ]., Stokes, W. . . . Strohe, Turner, Walker, M., Walker, V., Webb, White This group of Zetas are very interested in a Yoncopin — of all things! . . . Officers for the year are Martha Shepherd, June Auestermell, and Mary Agnes Railsback . . . The Zeta Follies swing out for the benefit of some sisters ota Gamma Chapter of err ;rT « i The Chi Os also worked busily during the summer months, moving and im- proving their house, so that at the beginning of the term they presented a new face to the world. Matching their white brick terrace and porch furniture, they also erected a miniature white bridge plus stepping stones which add a touch of color to the South Hall corner. Another Chi Omega project to be applauded consists of planting red bud trees along the main campus walk in an effort to further beautify the forty acres. Conspicious at every football game was the Chi Omega pep squad— composed mostly of pledges dressed in white skirts and sweaters bearing the fraternity ' s Greek letter initials — who gave additional support to Head Cheerleader Edna Earle. The girls of the X and the Horseshoe also inaugurated the custom of Monday Nite suppers before each meeting, when a prominent speaker ad- dresses the group on some subject or holds a round table discussion. This Easter the Centenary Chapter of Chi Omega will be host to their sister chapters in the state at the Easter Eleusinian and the plans are being made now to make the occasion an outstanding one. Edna Earle Richardson, the President of the lodge, has long been a prominent figure at Centenary. This is her fourth year as cheerleader, and she ' s come to be such a fixture at every athletic event that it ' s hard to visualize anything tak- ing place without her. Edna Earle is also Pan-Hellenic president, a CenCoe, Secretary of the Student Senate and Student Body, and the Chi Omega ' s Who ' s Who representative. Alta Moorman — Pledge Mother, is President of the Maroon Jackets, President of the CenCoes, a member of Pan-Hellenic and social editor of the Conglomerate. Another Chi Omega with journalistic tendencies is Beatrice Carlton — associate editor of the Conglomerate, likewise noted for her outstanding grades, her work as a student assistant and her position on the tennis team. Emily Cashore, Secretary of the chapter, is a CenCoe, and a Maroon Jacket, as are both Joy Clark and Dorothy Stevenson, two more prominent Chi Omega ' s, Chi Omega Officers President .... Edna Earle Richardson Vice-Piesident Cora Burton Secretory Emily Cashore Treasurer Dorothy Stephenson Pledge Mother Alta Moorman Members Jean Ellen Adsit Mary Virginia Adsit Mattie E. Baker Ferne Besler Lucile Bettis Louvenia Baxter Cora Burton Emily Cashore Joy Clarke Iola Fincher Mildred Findley Mary Hardin Carolyn Harris Eileen Maynard Alta Moorman Doris Mulkey Mary Betty Mulkey Frances Norton Kitty Jane Osborn Edna E. Richardson June Serwich Vyvian Smylie Dorothy Stephenson Azile Wagner Ruth Watkins Pledges Beatrice Carlton Paulyn Gill Marie Hemenway Dorothy Hewett Gladys Hughes Sue Jenkins Margaret Johnson Charlotte Johnston Marjorie Lewis Lois McLaughlin Kathleen McDonald Mary Panky Elizabeth Robertson Anne Robinson Cecile Schaefer Estelle Selser Mary Alice Shores Karen Sue Stewart Margie Thomas Bobbie Turnbow Ethel Williamson Adsit, J., Adsit, M., Baker, Besler, Bettis . . . Baxter, Burton, Carlton, Cashore, Clark . . . Fincher, Findley, Gill, Hardin, Harris . . . Hemenway, Hewett, Hughes, Jenkins, John- son, C. . . . Johnson, M., McDonald, Maynard, Moorman, Mulkey, D. . . . Mulkey, M., Lewis, McLaughlin, Norton, Osborn . . . Pankey, Richardson, Robinson, Selser . . . Schaefer, Shores, Smylie, Stephenson, Stewart . . . Thomas, Turnbow, Wagner, Watkins, Williamson The candid camera catches a group of Chi O ' s indoors . . . Mattie Elizabeth Baker, Emily Cashore and Lou Baxter examine the crest of the order . . . Won ' t you come into my parlor? Beta Gamma Chapter of Alphc 1 — ' cAJS The Alpha Xi ' s distinguished themselves in all fields this year and left an enviable record for next year ' s crop of members to live up to. First on their roster of honors is the Co-ed Vice-Presidency of the Student Body and of the Student Senate — top political offices for girls on the campus and both of which are held down by the small person of Shorty Loyd. She is also the Chapter ' s Who ' s Who representative and one they are mighty proud of. The Alpha Xi ' s also placed three other class officers and three Student Senate members which indicated that they have a rather loud voice in campus affairs. And no football game would be complete without Cheerleader Lockhart and Band Sweetheart Wini Boles to urge their respective interests on to bigger and better playing. Kollege Kapers claims the attention of four of the Alpha Xi ' s, and the others spend their time either playing basketball, tennis, redecorating their already attractive house, or giving their all for the lodge in one way or another. Alpha Xi ' s chief claims to fame lie in the following members: Marguerite Lockhart, President of the lodge, is a cheerleader for her second term, Vice- President of the Junior Class, a member of the Student Senate, a CenCoe, and Centenary ' s Most Popular Girl. Shorty Loyd is Co-ed Vice-President of the Student Body and of Student Senate, a member of Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities, Secretary of the Maroon Jackets, on the CenCoe Board, a member of Chi Sigma Nu, the Dramatic Club, the Yoncopin Staff and the Chapel Committee — quite a lot for such a little girl. Mary Evelyn Lewis, Treasurer of the Chapter, Vice-President of the Senior Class, Secretary of the CenCoes, Harvest Princess at Marshall and a member of the Yoncopin Staff, is another prominent Alphi Xi Delta. Winifred Boles is a CenCoe, another veteran of Kollege Kapers, and most important of all — Sweetheart of the Centenary Band, which is an appropriate honor in more ways than one. Another up-and- coming Alpha Xi is Martha O ' Neal — a CenCoe, a member of Pan-Hellenic, captain of the basketball team and brand-new President of the lodge. Xi Delta Officers President . Marguerite Lockhart Vice-President . Wilda Bedingfield Secretary .... Sidney Winn Treasurer . Mary Evelyn Lewis Members Mary E. Bartschmid Wilda Bedingfield Kathryn Blackwell Winifred Boles Joyce Byrd Olivia Bott Ruby Brittain Ursula Crawford Sam Featherstone Audrie Fuller Fay Forshee Frances Goodson Mary Evelyn Lewis M. Lockhart Catherine Loyd Martha O ' Neal Marjorie Schilling Marilyn Stone Doris Snell Eloise Thompson Sidney Winn Kay Van Horn Pledges Dorothy Dortez Helen Dwire Alice Knight Margaret Lumpkin Marie Marks Elizabeth McKean La Rue Powell Mary Nell Reed Shirley Safford Celeste Thibodeaux Mary Lynn Victory Mary B. Walker Margaret Williams Marjorie White Gloria Wollank Bartschmid, Bedingfield, Blackwell, Boles, Bott . . . Brittain, Byrd, Crawford, Dortez, Dwire . . . Featherstone, Forshee, Fuller, Goodson, Knight . . . Lewis, Lockhart, Loyd, Lump- kin, McKean . . . Marks, O ' Neal, Powell, Reed, Safford . . . Schilling, Snell, Stone, Thibodaux, Thompson, Van Horn . . . Victory, Walker, White, Williams, Winn, Wollank. The Alpha Xi ' s take a serious interest in this thing called bridge . . . Dorothy Courtney and Shirley Safford are off for a canter . . . Pledges get to work on the house . . . The Alpha Xi Delta mansion with its new coat of paint . . . Wini and Goodson look pretty mad about the -whole thing ALONG SORORITY ROW Framed in the leafy branches of surround- ing trees stand the picturesque Alpha Xi Delta lodge and the trim white brick house of the Zetas. Located on a terraced slope overlooking one of the city ' s main high- ways, these lodges and the Chi Omega house, which is not pictured, are the center of campus social life and the meeting place for their respective members. u THIETICS CHEERING THE GENTLE Present at every athletic event are Centenary ' s cheerleaders who direct the voiced approval of the fans by leading yells in their own unique manner. Head chearleader and four-year veteran of the squad is Edna Earle Richard- son, who is ably assisted by her Maroon and White outfitted cohorts — namely, Marguerite Lockhart, Parry Stewart, and Mai Mcllwain. arae aWsWt rears ■grinS ffl erabe fce too w , •STSTftfS one  -« b P l ' hirnse •U a s SB 11 eam s - l93 4 be bas was corvsv THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR AND HIS STAFF The Athletic Committee confers . . . Coach Parker reviews the sports situa- tion with Dean Hardin, Dr. Ford and Professor Shaw. Also serving on the committee is Professor Davidson, who is not pic- tured Coach Tom Cobb Mrs. Mattie Blakemore Langiord Huddleston John Lingo Assisting Coach Parker in his hundred-fold duties as Athletic Director are Coaches Elmer Smith and Tom Cobb. Coach Smith came to Centenary from Hendrix College, where he was a star athlete and later coach. He is the Gents ' chief scout and backfield coach, head man for the baseball team and the frosh cagers, and aids Coach Parker in directing the varsity basketball players. Coach Cobb, former profes- sional football player with Kansas City, Cleveland, Detroit, and Chicago, joined the Gents ' staff in 1936. Di- recting intramural sports, coaching the boxing team, and serving as line coach for the Gentlemen all fall to him as his share of responsibility in handling Centenary ' s athletic program. Also assisting Head Coach Parker are freshmen Coaches Langford Huddleston and John Lingo, graduates of the varsity. They won letters in football, basketball, and baseball while wearing the Maroon and White, and now pass on the bene- fit of their experience to Centenary ' s young hopefuls. Hoot Gibson, versatile trainer of the Gents, added new duties to his already heavy burdens during the past year. Hoot is now serving in the capacity of gym instructor and co ach of the freshman baseball team. Gibson is the old dependable of the department. In addition to his duties of keeping the athletes fit and seeing that they keep training rules, he is caretaker of all of the department ' s properties. Mattie Blakemore is secretary and general right hand man of the department. Publicity, contracts, schedules, athlete ' s troubles are all daily routine to her. THE GENTS ' MASCOT This mite of Maroon and White in the person of Walter O ' Roark, Jr., has unobtrusively found him- self a niche in the heart of every student with his capers on the gridiron, on the hardwood court, and at campus activities. Little Walt is the ideal rooter. To him there is only one team that is worthy of winning — the Centenary Gentlemen. To him there are only a few real stars of the game — the boys who wear the Maroon and White. If he fits in well on the Centenary bench it is because of the admiration he has for the team. This admiration the team returns tenfold to its ardent well-wisher. He is their lucky charm. His number eleven signifies that. His faith is of the kind that inspires confidence in the players. His friendly presence on the bench is a relief to nervous tension. An added bit of color at athletic events, a striking little figure that brings chuckles and cheers from the spectators, a symbol of the famous Gentlemen in miniature, Walter has become a popular favorite with the athletes, with the students, and with the Gents ' many friends in Fandom. A tense moment in the season ' s first game finds the coaches and the boys on the bench oblivious to all but the boys on the field. These are the moments that may spell victory or defeat for the team — the moments that make football the most thrilling of all sports — and the moments that are remembered when the record of games won and lost has long been for- gotten. FOOTBALL Coaches Parker, Smith and Cobb plan the Gents ' iootball campaign. For years people have been wondering how the Centenary Coaches took a handful of boys and built them into powerful football aggregations capable of holding their own with any team they could get on their schedule. The answer to this question is in the picture above in which the mentors of the Maroon and White, dressed for the field, are ready for the most important event of the day, the daily practice session. The members of the coaching staff are hard workers. THE COACHING STAFF ■ ■ AND THE SQUAD ar rr — — . — jr — - i r;  O __._„„« 4 0 ■ k • - 4 • C , . «- 33 34 - 80 £ 81 2 i ijftif - ij§ 4 %Mm - ' 37 38 33 4CU 4I ,42 The 1938 Cenfencrry Genfiemen Bred on the theory of coaching the individual by correcting the mistakes he makes in practice and in the game, the coaches spend long hours teaching fundamentals and seeking coordination in the play of the team. They believe that all great football players love the rough contact and like to mix it in practice as well as in the game, and, finally, Coach Parker has his own code of sports- manship. He says, I do not like for my boys to be good losers. I want them to play the game hard and clean with a desire to win and when they lose I want them to take it hard. Because it is easy to lose and hard to win. If they lose one week, I want them to take it seriously, to think things over, and come back next week scrapping harder than ever. ... I J GENTS CONQUER NORMAL AlLLS Barnes Allen The 1938 schedule played through has added another illustrious page to the annals of the Maroon and White football teams. The Gentlemen of 1938 were not as successful as some listed in this time worn ledger, but to their followers they furnished many thrilling moments in their gridiron combats. Students and fans will remember the season for the outstanding stars developed in seven glorious games in which the Gents were conquerors and four heartbreaking losses when the Maroon and White was subdued. The Purple and Gold of Louisiana Normal was the first to test the Gents ' power in a night game played in Shreveport. After an even first quarter the Gents ' backfield began to function with Whitehurst and Bynum teaming on passes and runs to score the Gents ' first touchdown. Ed went over on a power play which Weenie started with a couple of jaunts that carried him to the one-yard line after a pass to Whitehurst had put the Gents on the twenty-six. The Gents scored a safety when a Normal back fumbled the kickoff and then fumbled behind his own goal long enough for Whitehurst to tackle him before he could carry the ball out. A powerful running attack with Wennie as the principal threat brought the Gents another score and their victory, 14 to 0. Weenie goes down with the ball in the Loyola game ■ The boys tangle up in the De Paul massacre . . . Louisiana Tech gets up in the air, but to no avail After this conquest the Gents caught a train to Fort Worth for a game with Texas Christian University, rated as possessing the best team in the nation. The Frogs outdid themselves in living up to their reputation and set the fireworks off against the Gents. Never has an underdog fought harder to upset a favored rival than the Gents fought in the Texas Cowtown, but victory was not in the books for the Gentlemen that day, and handicapped by team injuries and the lack of several hundred loyal supporters who were delayed on their trip to Fort Worth, the Horned Frogs won by two beautiful passes from the hands of Ail-American Davey O ' Brien. The first soared for thirty-five yards in the air and was carried for thirty yard more to a sixty-five touchdown. Another thirty-yard pass and twenty- yard run carried the Frogs to the Gents three-yard line where the most powerful team in the nation had to try three times before it could make the yardage for the score. All the scoring was in the first half, after that the Gents held their own against the man moun- tain Frogs. Barrie BlRKLEBACK bowerman Bradley Bynum Clark OVERTHROW THE COWBOYS It seemed that the pass jinx had caught hold of the Gents and had doomed them for another defeat when Hardin-Simmons scored first with a passing attack that originated on the Gents ' forty-four yard line. But when the air raiders were again threatening to score, Weenie Bynum hooked the ball out of the air and galloped ninety yards down the sidelines for the first Centenary score and the turning point in the ball game. With Birkleback, Bynum, and Whitehurst turning on the power the Gents scored twice more be- fore the Cowboys could start another offensive drive that would net points. They scored again just before the half but the Gents, relying on the line plunging ability of Ed Whitehurst, retaliated with another touchdown in the third quarter to end the scoring for the day and give the Gentlemen a 26 to 13 victory. Hardin-Sim- mons had gone undefeated during the past season and it was quite a feat for the Gentlemen to take them. Coach Cobb limbers up the Gents be ore a game Bynum is tackled after an end run in (he Arizona game After stopping the one man attack of Southwestern ' s Gaylon Smith the Gents pushed over a touchdown late in the fourth quarter to win a hard earned 6 to victory in Memphis, Tennessee. In bottling up Smith the Gents did something that no other team had been able to do in two years and something no other team did the remainder of the season. Weenie Bynum had one of his greatest days as he matched the famous Smith yard for yard from the line of scrimmage and it was his hard runs that set the Gents in scoring position for Whitehurst to cross the line for points. McCrary Manson Mayeaux May Pass defense conscious and travel weary the Gentlemen traveled to Waco to battle the Golden Baylor Bears. Bullet Bill Patterson and his mates mixed running and passing attack proved too good for the Gents and they pushed over two touchdowns and added both extra points to take the Gentle- men 14 to 0. The Maroon and White gave all they had against Ole Miss at Oxford to come from behind and lead the Rebels 14 to 12 at the half. But the team that had defeated the L.S.U. Tigers proved too much for the Gents and rolled up a 47 to 14 score to give the Gents their worst beating in many years. V T 1 , M V % J (mm Olzack OUTZ Padgett Centenary throws Loyola lor a Joss (he hard way By the magic of Alvin Birkleback ' s educated toe, the Gentlemen nosed out a one point, 7 to 6 victory over the Loyola Lions of Los Angeles. After the Gents wearied themselves with an offensive drive in the second period that gained a lot of territory, but failed to reach pay dirt, the Lions took the ball where the Gents left off on the twenty-five yard line and on nine plays and a fifteen yard penalty carried the ball over for a score. Cotton Barnes came off the Centenary bench in the third quarter and unleashed his pitching arm to show the visitors from the West Coast what Southwestern football was really like. His long pass to Outz on the Lions ' eighteen yard line set the stage for the touchdown that was made by gains of Birkleback and Whitehurst through the Westerners ' line. Birkleback ' s kick gave the Gents the game by a one point margin as the Lions had failed to make the extra point on their previous attempt. ISS. STATE The football fortunes of the elusive extra point that had smiled on the Gents the week before, turned with trifling snobbish- ness to favor the second team out of the West to visit the Gents ' gridiron in two weeks. The Arizona Wildcats brought about another 7 to 6 score, but this time the Gents were on the short end. A pass from Bynum to Manson set the Gents up for a second quarter score that put them ahead 6 to 0, but the Wildcats opened up in the final quarter with a passing attack that carried them over for a touchdown, and while a huge Homecoming Day crowd of Maroon and White supporters held its breath a Wildcat back kicked the ball squarely between the uprights for the win- ning point. With their won and lost percentage hang- ing at .500 the Gents went to Meridian, to battle Mississippi State. By scoring three touchdowns the Gents won the first of the three final conflicts that wrote a glorious finish on the end of a schedule that had been filled with hard knocks since the opening game. It was Bynum ' s passing to Olzack and Outz that set the Gents up for their scores, but the Gentlemen gained an abundance of ground through the line with Whitehurst, Bynum, Birkleback, and Barrie packing the ball. The first score came on the first play of the second quarter, on a pass from Bynum into the end zone to Outz after two passes, one from Wee Weenie and another from Bowerman to Olzack, had carried the Gents from the fifty yard line to a first down on the Maroon ten. With the ball down on State ' s thirty yard line in the same period, Bynum faded back ten yards and hurled a pass to Outz who was downed in his tracks on the Maroon two-yard line. Bynum went through center on the first try for the Gents ' second score. A hard running attack in the third period netted the Gents a third score. Birkleback, White- hurst, and Bynum contributed a series of short gains that set the Maroons back against their goal line. They were left sprawling as Bynum crashed through for his second touchdown and the Gents final tally, which gave them a 19 to victory. After this game Coaches Parker, Cobb, and Smith refused to name any individual stars although some of them shone like gold pieces on the gridiron. They gave the victory to the team as a whole, stating that the Gents won because they were all playing ball. Partin Patterson Rawlinson FINISH THE SEASON WITH Using steamroller tactics engineered by first, second, and third string players, the Gents turned in their largest scoring spree in more than ten years in defeating the Blue Demons of De Paul University by the staggering sum of 48 to 0. From the very first, when White- hurst and Bynum took turns carrying the ball until Whitehurst crashed over for the score that put the Gents out in front 6 to 0, there was never any doubt about the winner and the only question was how big the score would be. Coach Parker tried to make it easier for the Chicago boys when he saw that the Gents had the best of it, but second and third stringers played as viciously as the first team and the Gents ' score mounted. The running of Bob Barrie was one of the high points of the game as the reserve back tore off one long run after another. It was a big day for the boys who usually watch from the bench and they made the most of their opportunity and a name for themselves in keeping the Blue Demons on the run. Clark runs interference for Whitehurst against Louisiana Tech . . . Centenary adds another touch- down to pile up the score against De Paul Reynolds Smith Steeples Swirczynski THREE STRAIGHT VICTORIES With Weenie Bynum gaining more ground than the entire Bulldog team, the Gents beat Louisiana Tech, 14 to 7 in the final game of the season. The Gents scored a first quarter touchdown and Birkleback added the extra point to put the Gents out in front, 7 to 0. In the second quarter they were on their way to a second score when Edwin Barker, Tech backfield man, pulled down a Gentle- man pass and put the Bulldogs back in the game with a beautiful run for a touchdown. Two plays after the kickoff the Gents went back into the lead when Bynum broke away for a 58-yard run that placed the ball on the Tech 15-yard line. In three plays Alvin Birkleback carried the ball over for the score. The Gents clicked from the beginning of the game and held the upper hand through- out, holding the Tech offensive at a stand still and pushing them backward with consistent running and passing attacks. With this victory over their tradi- tional rivals under their belts, the Gents wound up the grand finale of a success- ful year and closed the books on the 1938-39 season. Vinson Whitehurst Zimmerman Coach Parker tells the boys how its done THE JUNIOR GENTS Back tow: Heft, Phillips, Murphy, Lewellen, Kowalczuk. Second row: Rhodes, Cokley, Johnson , Harville, D ' Asto, G., D ' Asto, V. Front tow: Dennis, Mason, Wilson, Feducia Speed in the backfield, a set of swift lanky ends, and a sturdy line gave the Junior Gents a well balanced aggregation that, aside from its duties of keeping the varsity well scrimmaged, played four ball games and won two of them. The Juniors took the measure of Lon Morris, 2 to 0, and Lamar 12 to 7, but were themselves smothered by Northeast Center 26 to 0, and defeated by the Louisi- ana Tech Bullpups, 12 to 7. In the backfield, Delwin Heft showed more speed than had been seen at the Gents ' practice sessions since the days of Shorty Oslin. Heft broke away for three long touchdown runs from the line of scrimmage. Two of them were called back by game officials, but against Lamar he made one stick. Other outstanding performers in the backfield included Richard Lewis, iron man quarterback, Guy Feducia, one of the most powerful little men to ever perform for the Juniors, and Bill Dennis, halfback. On the ends Bill Phillips and Lavelle Murphy showed themselves to be promising varsity material. Outstanding linemen included hefty Merrel Lewellen at center, Bob Johnson and Gideon and Vincent D ' Asto at the guards, and Robert Rhodes at tackle. A year ' s experience of scrimmaging with the Gents and competing against other junior teams has developed the Frosh into a fast-clicking combination that should produce some valuable material for next year ' s varsity. Before every game the players go into a huddle in the center of the court and clasp hands for luck. Apparently the elusive lady appreciated this bit of ceremony or else the Gents ' white satin uniforms caught her eye for the end of the year found the team wi th a predominance of games won and some outstanding players developed during the season. BASKETBALL Coach Parker and Captain Williams plan some strategy for (he Gents Confronted this year with a serious short- age of experienced men, Coach Parker turned to Pete Williams as team high scorer and appointed him as captain of the Gents ' basketball team. Southpaw Pistol Pete, with his excellent floor game and astonishing ability to toss the ball through the hoop from all angles, proved to be a team mainstay and led the Maroon and White through the season. His play- ing ability and Coach Parker ' s directions were largely responsible for the team ' s many victories. COACH PARKER Coach Curtis Parker has established himself as one of the outstanding cage mentors in the land during his thirteen years of service as head basketball coach. Every year he takes a group of boys who specialize in football and turns them into basketball players that are smart and smooth. His annual mid- western tour has given the Gents a wide reputation, and men who know basket- ball and have seen the Maroon and White cagers in action have come forward to heap praise on his deserving shoulders. Aiding him is Coach Elmer Smith, a product of Hendrix College, who serves the Gents as assistant varsity coach and freshman basketball coach. AND THE BASKETEERS Aills, Manson, Olzack, Williams, Bynum, Banie, Bradley, Harmon, Bowerman, Coach Parker Coach Parker taught his white costumed cagers to play the game the per- centage way. The squad was short this year, having only one six-footer on the first team, and he, John Manson, was exactly that. The Gents excelled all com- petition in handling the ball and all around performance on the floor. As a team they were shifty and fast and performed spectacularly in the fashion of good little men. Every player showed coolness under fire and poise in pivoting and taking set shots. The Gentlemen play for the control of the ball and work it down to scoring position with the deliberation of men who know what they are about. Sometimes they mix the opposition up with a fast breaking game that finds the little Gents breaking free under the hoop for easy baskets, and adding more victories to their enviable record of games won. l ibh3 «i 4 • S« Outstanding players for the Gentlemen during the past season were John Manson, one of the coolest customers to ever take the floor for the Maroon and White, and a crack shot; Pete Williams, team captain and southpaw forward; and Flash Har- mon, outstanding guard whose task it was to silence the big guns of the opposition. These boys spark-plugged the Gents to their conference victories. Harmon was a sensation due to his quick rise to a varsity position and the phenomenal manner in which he came through to add strength to the team. Bowerman, Barrie, Manson, Bynum ON THE COURT The opening of the basketball season found Coach Curtis Parker scratching his head in bewilder- ment over the problem of replacing two all conference champions. Adding Squadman Ted Olzack to his team nucleus of experienced men, which included Co-Captains Pete Williams and John Henry Outz, veteran forward and guard, John Manson, the sixth man on the team the season before, and Max Bowerman, who had earned his letter two seasons before, he opened the season at home with a 42 to 19 victory over Ouachita College of Arkadelphia, Arkansas. On their annual road trip into the midwest during the Christmas holidays, the Gentlemen soon came to grief. For seven consecutive games they took it on the chin. On the last night on the road they got hot and sunk Illinois Wesleyan, 35 to 29, and returned home with an injury ridden squad bemoaning the lack of reserve strength. WITH THE GENTLEMEN Preparing for the opening game in conference competition the Gents were shocked by the news that John Henry Outz was ineligible for play. Outz had proven himself to be a team leader, the possessor of a great floor game, and a pillar of defense. Almost overnight the squad dwindled to six men and Coach Parker re- cruited several footballers, including Weenie Bynum, Sam Aills and Louis Bradley to fill the gaps. Flash Harmon, who was developing fast under varsity coaching, was moved up to a starting position. The Gents ' revamped team clicked in championship form the first two games, winning from Louisiana College and Louisiana Tech at home. They met their first setback at Ruston, when the Bulldogs reversed the Shreveport score, 38 to 35. Following the defeat by the Bulldogs the Gents dropped three straight as their fortunes on the hardwood floor sunk to the lowest ebb in many years. The Louisiana Normal Demons beat them in Shreveport and duplicated the feat in Natchitoches, and the touring Jacksonville Alabama Teachers sunk them before they rebounded against the Loyola Wolves with a 43 to 32 win. On a three day road trip the Gents won from Louisiana College and Loyola, while dropping a one point decision to Southwestern. Defeated a third time by the Demons, the Gents made a strong finish in a bid for an invitation to the confer- ence championship tournament. They beat the Tech Bulldogs at home, 45 to 32 to go ahead in the series; up- set the Normal Demons 31 to 26, and walloped the Bulldogs a third time, 35 to 26, in the season ' s climax at Ruston. The Maroon and White basketeers had a successful year. Although they were rated from the open- ing day as the doormats of the conference, after having reigned as its outstanding team over a period of years, they showed such improvement with every tussle that at the finish they were as strong as any team in the Louisiana S.I. A. A. race. Harmon Williams Olzack Aills Bradley The Freshman T earn Coach Elmer Smith, Coach of the Freshman Basketeers While the varsity basketeers were struggling to keep their heads above the water the Junior Gents were winning a reputation as one of Centenary ' s all time outstanding Frosh fives. Coached by Elmer Smith and paced by five Red River Parish boys, A. R. Jowers, Ed Murphy, and Alex Penny, former members of Coushatta High School state championship five, and John Allums and Melbourne Crawford, of East Point, the Juniors were victorious in games with college freshmen and high school fives. Jowers, sensational forward, was the sparkplug of the team. His tricky floor work and uncanny ability to hit the basket from all angles of the floor marks him as one of Centenary ' s greatest prospective players. Next year when he becomes eligible for the varsity, Jowers will be a marked man and indications are that he will make good his Sophomore year. The highlight of the season came when the Junior Gents defeated the Louisiana Tech Bullpups in both games of a two game series winning first in Shrevepor t by a score of 40 to 18, and again in Ruston, 39 to 26. Delwin Heft, Tyler Pirtle, and John Carter were Frosh players who saw plenty of service, and who helped make Coach Smith ' s 1939 Freshman team such an outstanding one. Jowers, Penny, Pirtle, Mur- phy, Crawford, Carter, Al- lums. Rounding out Centenary ' s athletic pro- gram are the minor sports of boxing, base- ball, and tennis, which — although lacking the emphasis placed on their big brother football — make a definite and noteworthy contribution to the sports life of the college. Participants in these fields work hard and well, with the result that an increasing amount of interest is built up each year in the fans and in the boys themselves. OTHER S PORTS Faced with the pr oblem of building a box- ing team around a nucleus of only three lettermen; namely, Johnny Tumminello, Jack Linsky, and F. M. May, Coach Tom Cobb called boxing team candidates out early in December to begin conditioning for the first matches in early January. Newcomers to the team in the persons of Richard Bond, Sammy Ragland, and Harry Blake impressed the Coach from the beginning and they were soon firmly en- trenched in three of the vacant spots on the team, with Ragland weighing in at 145, Bond at 135, and Blake at 118. As the season opened with a match against Lou- isiana Tech in Ruston, Coach Cobb was still seeking boys to fight at the two top weights. Robert Rhodes, freshman foot- ball tackle, who had performed with bril- liance on the gridiron for the Junior Gents, became the answer to his search in the 175 pound division and John Kowalczuk, fresh- man end, became a member of the team to fulfill the chores of the heavyweight. During the regular boxing season the Ma- roon and White leather-pushers met their traditional rivals — the Louisiana Tech Bull- dogs — five times. With the count tied at two matches each, the Gents and Bulldogs met in Monroe to decide the fistic suprem- acy. The results of a card that was crowded with close decisions showed Lou- isiana Tech five and one-half — the Gentle- men two and one-half. Bond and Linsky were the only winners for the Gents, and Ragland, who had defeated Louisiana Tech opponents in four fights and his op- ponent of the night twice, became the vic- tim of the judges ' decision, who called his bout a draw, although he seemed to land the harder punches and with the most frequency. Coach Cobb gives boxei Sammy Ragland last minute instiuctions be ore sending him out The Gents came out even in two exhibition matches with Southwestern of Lafayette, split a two match series with Loyola of New Orleans, Sugar Bowl co-champions, and won the only match they fought with the Murray Aggies, Golden Glove champions of Oklahoma. N THE RING Sammy Ragland was the only undefeated member of the team. His record in the nine bouts in which he participated showed seven wins and two draws. Jack Linsky, the team headliner, met defeat once. At New Orleans against the Loyola Wolfpack ' s Ed Harvey, Linsky lost a close de- cision. He had beaten Harvey by a wide margin in a Shreveport fight earlier in the year. Richard Bond and Harry Blake were popular perform- ers on the team. Bond, known to the fans as Popeye, was an aggressive fighter and a consistent winner. Blake was handicapped in the win column by the might of the opposition he was forced to meet. He met Joe Wojecki, Louisiana Tech boy with a Golden Glove reputation, in five fights, won once and drew once. Twice he engaged Sewelle Whitney, Loyola fighter who later became National Collegiate Champion. Linsky sends his Tech opponent down ioi the count . . . Sammie Ragland exchanges blows with the Loyola boy Coach Cobb, Jack Linsky and F. M. May plan a knockout . . . Hariy Blake referees a practice bout between Linsky and May . . . Robert Rhodes squares oil . . . Richard Bond stands ready lor all comers . . . Johnny Tuminello punches the bag as Harry Blake works out with the skipping rope ON THE OND The Squad First row: Boweiman, Zimmerman, LeGiange, Mayeaux, Harmon, Majors. Second row: Armistead, Barnes, Clark, Krentel, Looney, Patterson, Reynolds, Keith Joe Zimmerman Bill Reynolds James Mayeaux Max Bowerman Jimmie Patterson Charles Armistead Flash Harmon Mac Krentel . John Clark . . Cotton Barnes . . Homer Majors . . J. C. Le Grange . Ned Looney Frank Keith . . . Cotton Barnes Homer Majors Catcher Catcher First Base Second Base Third Base . Shortstop Shortstop . Outfielder Outfielder . Outfielder . Outfielder Outfielder Outfielder . Outfielder Pitcher Pitcher For the love of the crack of the bat against a hard hit ball and the thrill of a lazy fly knocked down by an outfielder or a hot grounder scooped up by an infielder, the Gentlemen play baseball. Baseball on the campus exists because the boys like the game. No emphasis is placed on winning and the schedule is crowded in between spring football sessions. Coach Elmer Smith called out his little band of team candidates just six days before the first game with Louisiana Tech. The boys were allowed to go to the positions they had played before and after looking them over for a day or two Coach Smith arranged the lineup, switching the players where they would give the team the most strength. After a series of practice games at home, others were scheduled with Louisiana Tech, Louisiana Normal, and Southwestern, and the season was underway. Coach Smith and Bill Reynolds discuss t h e game as John Clark looks on . . . The batter tries a bunt ACROSS The Squad Frank Keith C. E. Ewing Randy Mayer MURLYON LaGrONE Ed Rand, Manager C. E. Ewing gets ready for a smashing return . . the sun and his opponent Frank Keith irowns at To decide the who ' s who of the tennis team, the annual campus wide tournament was held early in Sep- tember and four veterans turned back younger opposition to retain their team positions. The opening match of the year found Frank Keith, C. E. Ewing, Randolph Mayer, and Murlyon La Grone playing the gentlemen ' s game for Centenary under the direction of Ed Rand, elected as team manager. The duties of the manager comprise such details as scheduling matches, keeping the players in balls, finding transportation and acquir- ing the necessary funds, which makes the player ' s job of defeating his opponent seem simple by com- parison. To date the team has played Stephen F. Austin here and on their courts with the result that on both occasions each team has won three matches each. As we go to press, the men in white are undertaking the most ambitious schedule to be tackled by a Centenary team in many years. Included on the program are matches with Illinois College, Michigan Western State Teacher ' s College, Mississippi, Louisiana College, Southwestern, Louisiana Normal and Tech. Randy Mayer demon- strates correct form on the forehand drive while Murlyon LaGrone shows the same on a backhand END OF THE SEASON Winding up every football season is the annual football banquet, when letters are awarded, praise justly attributed, and the mistakes and memories of the past year reviewed. Toastmaster this year was Trainer Marvin Hoot Gibson, who made an admirable M. C. and unearthed many a hitherto buried incident in the lives of players and coaches. EAT U RES Sponsor of the 1939 Yoncopin Jim yjtelen ( pYebt? YONCOPIN SELECTS For two years the Alpha Xis have proudly displayed the Sponsor cup on their mantlepiece, but this year Fate and the determination of Helen Webb were against them. It was a close race between Cente- nary ' s Most Popular Girl and her Best Girl Athlete, but the latter finally won over her Alpha Xi rival. Miss Marguerite Lockhart runner-up in the contest The contestants view the golden trophy and the New York trip ottered the lucky winner This year, as an added inducement to Sponsor Con- test participants, the Yoncopin offered a trip to the World ' s Fair in New York to the industrious contest- ant who sold the most ads, Kollege Kaper tickets, yearbooks and what not. With the prospect of a summer vacation in the World of Tomorrow before them, the Alpha Xis and Zetas worked extra hard on behalf of their candidates with the result that Miss Helen Webb, of Zeta Tau Alpha, won the round trip ticket for herself and the loving cup for her lodge. A SPONSOR Since the inauguration of the Sponsor Contest in 1932, every spring finds candidates from each of the social or- ganizations trying to outsell each other in an effort to gain the coveted title of Sponsor of the Yoncopin. This year competition was unusually keen as the Alpha Xis sought to win the cup for the third time and thus gain perpetual possession of it while the other sororities were equally de- sirous of preventing this. Above: Contestants tor Sponsorship of (he Yonco- pin fhis year were Helen Webb, Ethel Shropshire, Margaret Gillespie, and Ann Burnette of Zeta Tau Alpha; Marguerite Lockhart and her business managers Shirley Safford and Wilda Bedingiield of Alpha Xi Delta and Olga Thibodeaux of Chi Omega Editor Grace Julian presents the loving cup to Sponsor Helen Webb while run- ner-up Mar- guerite Lockhart looks on. YONCOP SELECTS For two years the Alpha Xis have proudly displayed the Sponsor cup on their mantlepiece, but this year Fate and the determination of Helen Webb were against them. It was a close race between Cente- nary ' s Most Popular Girl and her Best Girl Athlete, but the latter finally won over her Alpha Xi rival. The contestants view the golden trophy and the New York trip ottered the lucky winner This year, as an added inducement to Sponsor Con- test participants, the Yoncopin offered a trip to the World ' s Fair in New York to the industrious contest- ant who sold the most ads, Kollege Kaper tickets, yearbooks and what not. With the prospect of a summer vacation in the World of Tomorrow before them, the Alpha Xis and Zetas worked extra hard on behalf of their candidates with the result that Miss Helen Webb, of Zeta Tau Alpha, won the round trip ticket for herself and the loving cup for her lodge. A SPONSOR Since the inauguration of the Sponsor Contest in 1932, every spring finds candidates from each of the social or- ganizations trying to outsell each other in an effort to gain the coveted title of Sponsor of the Yoncopin. This year competition was unusually keen as the Alpha Xis sought to win the cup for the third time and thus gain perpetual possession of it while the other sororities were eaually de- sirous of preventing this. Above: Contestants for Sponsorship of (he Yonco- pin this year were Helen Webb, Ethel Shropshire, Margaret Gillespie, and Ann Burnette of Zeta Tau Alpha; Marguerite Lockhart and her business managers Shirley Satlord and Wilda Bedingfield of Alpha Xi Delta and Olga Thibodeaux of Chi Omega Editor Grace Julian presents the loving cup to Sponsor Helen Webb while run- n e r - u p Mar- guerite Lockhart looks on. CENTENARY ' S 1939 QUEEN OF THE MAY FETE Traditional at Centenary is the ceremony devoted to the crowning of the Queen of the May Fete on the first day of the month which ushers in the placid blue skies and dreamy days of early summer. Each year a faculty committee selects four girls — one from each social organization and one from the non-fraternity group — and from this number the students select their Queen. This May, diminutive Catherine Shorty Loyd will reign, and from her throne, she and Maid of Honor Alline Boddie, surrounded by her court, will witness the celebration. The theme of the festivity this year will be Pan-Americanism and her royal highness will survey a typical South American fiesta, complete with market stalls, gauchos, senoritas, sombreros, guitars and even a bull fight. Presented annually by the W.A.A. as a climax to their athletic activity, the May Fete attempts to por- tray or interpret some major aspect of life in America through sports. Last year, when smiling Shirley Baird reigned as Queen, the fete traced the evolution of the dance in the United States, beginning with the Avar dance of the Indians and show ing the develop- ment from this primitive form to our modern ball room dancing. The square dances, Virginia Reels, and other forms of the light fantastic enjoyed by our ancestors were portrayed by the hundreds of girls who take a part in the May Day celebration. Bigger and better than ever are the plans for this year ' s ac- tivity when the May Court, composed of the Junior and Senior girls, escort Queen Catherine Loyd to her throne of honor and the Fete is on. Extreme left: Miss Catherine Loyd, Queen ot the Fay Fete (seated), and her Maid ot Honor, Miss Alline Boddie Scenes from last year ' s May Day: Shir- ley Baird looked truly regal as Queen ot the Fete . . . Lockhart and Alta Moor- man made a hit with the audience in the Bicycle Built lor Two number . . . Dancers trom all ages joined hands around the traditional Maypole to end the celebration SCHOOL OPENS Freshmen get all in a dither while up- perclassmen take things easy during registration. The library is the center of attention for there the all-important grade book is secured and schedules handed out so that the student ' s future career may be mapped out. The bookstore does a booming business as school opens. Text books, papers, and notebooks are much in demand and Brother Riggs has a hard time waiting on customers. Another event is the first game of the season when, pajama clad Freshmen boys and gingham dressed Freshmen girls are put through the ropes by their upper classmates. Still another sign of the opening of school is picture week, when all good students come to the aid of the Yonco- pin and have their pictures made. RUSH WEEK Preparations for Rush Week include redecorating old houses and building new ones to impress prospective pledges. The Sigma Phi lodge is one of the most attractive of the new cam- pus homes. After bids are extended and accepted, the Chi Os and their brand new pledges make merry on the porch of their recently renovated house. As a climax to a formal rush party, the Zetas and their rushees take a trip to the stars via an airplane ride, an unusual aspect of the high pressure campaigns that are carried on prior to pledging. On pledge night, the new K.A. fresh- men parade over the campus in lock step formation. At each lodge they pause in their grand tour to serenade other new pledges, and are rewarded with punch and cake for their efforts. Here the Alpha Xis listen to their rendi- tion of The Kappa Alpha Rose. HOMECOMING DAY Homecoming Day at Centenary is the occasion for much celebration, marking the return and reunion of ex-students and the high point of the football season. In addition to all the pomp and ceremony accompanying the coronation of the newly elected Homecom- ing Queen, there is an especially planned program for the alumni. Registration begins Friday morning and on that day there is a chapel program devoted to the old grads. Evening brings the annual open house at the gym, where the members of each gradu- ating class are introduced, followed by the traditional bonfire and pep meeting. The morning of the big game itself finds the entire student body lining up for the parade, led by the band and the fire truck, draped with the former and present Maroon Jackets. After the parade and broadcast down town the crowd adjourns to the football stadium for the game of the year. At the half, the band again demonstrates its skill at march- ing, former lettermen and Maroon Jackets are introduced, and — the event of the day — the Queen of Homecoming is officially crowned. This year Mary Agnes Railsback, popular senior, ruled over the Homecoming festivi- ties, attended by the Queens of former years as her Maids of Honor. Despite the one point defeat at the hands of Arizona, students and ex-students alike enjoyed the cel- ebration, and, after visiting the various fraternity and sorority houses after the game, they returned to their respective walks in life and the curtain was rung down on another suc- cessful Homecoming. 19 3 9 Opposite Page: President Cline crowns Mary Agnes Rails- back Queen of the 1939 Homecoming. Above: A traditional feature of every Homecoming parade is the fire wagon, adorned with past and present Maroon Jackets, Maroon Shirts and Cheerleaders. The Queen herself rides in state behind the fire truck, accom- panied by her maids. At Right: The Alumni Officers — Centenary ' s official representative, Professor G. E. Banks; Secretary Mrs. T. A. Brown; President Algie Brown and Vice-president Shirley Baird . . . Guests are escorted down the receiving line at the open house in the gym by Maroon Jackets. Alumni and visitors are greeted by President and Mrs. Cline and other faculty members or patrons of Centenary ... At the game, football lettermen of the past are introduced by Professor A. M. Shaw, Jr. via the microphone . . . The Queen and her maids of honor are presented at the half. The Footba Season Opens Football lettermen discuss the prospects of the season at a pre-game broadcast. Referees and players talk things over before the game as the season gets under way. Programs are sold by the Freshmen football- ers to the fans who flock in for a home game. Maroon Jackets lead the singing while the crowd stands for the Alma Mater at the first game — played at night against Louisiana Normal. Another sidelight on the Normal game — Freshmen scramble for slippers in the center of the field at the half. Sponsors are chosen by Senior lettermen and are presented at the last game of the season, which they view from their places of honor on the sidelines. The fire truck loads up with Maroon Jackets of yesterday and today for the Homecoming parade while the cheerleaders climb on board for the ride. Centenary and Tech cheerleaders get to- gether during the game to exchange compli- ments and trade secrets. Senior football men take their places at the main table as the final banauet winds up their college football career. An opponent ' s eye-view of the Gent ' s back- field. More Footbal Snapshots The Centenary Women ' s Club, which assists the College in ways too numerous to mention, here serves at the annual Rotary Dorm open house . . . Another of the Club ' s projects — the beautiful candlelighting service — is conducted under the leadership of Mrs. R. E. Smith, here shown with the students who took a prominent part in the program ... A Senior celebrates — Bill Harris tears up his history notes when his comprehensive is finally over as Jack Kelly looks on in envy . . . The campus crew also labors for the benefit and beautifica- tion of Centenary. SNAPSHOTS FROM HERE The Christmas program finds students and faculty taking their singing pretty seriously. The camera interrupts a bull session in the Rotary Dorm parlor. Bright Star displays his etchings for some feminine visitors at the annual open house at the boys ' dorm. Student propaganda on behalf of chapel speakers denotes praiseworthy but futile efforts. AND THERE REFLECTIONS OF THE YEAR 1. — Professor Squires takes a trip. 2. — All are perfect gentlemen but which will be The Gentleman? 3. — Three fraternity big shots talk things over. 4. — The Home Economics class learns how to make a happy home. 5. — C Club officers and their seco nd home. 6. — A pair of queens. 7. — Coach Parker takes things easy — for a change. 8. — One Centenary line of defense. This year at Centenary ten beauties were nominated by the co-eds and from their num- ber the Gentlemen of the campus selected one as Miss Centenary. Another Miss Cen- tenary was selected from this group of ten when they were presented at the home per- formance of Kollege Kapers and these two Campus Queens rule the court of beauty as presented in these pages. Photographs by Milburne Sets by Booth Furniture Co. GENTLEMEN BALLOT FOR BEAUT E S JH ' iss JLeLen J)wi ware Miss Centenary as selected by the Centenary Gentlemen Jnlss J oij ular k Miss Centenary as selected by the Kollege Kapers audience Jnlss JJorotkij Jxellij JH ' iss Jjeite uteaih yniss uteien J teatk Aflss JncLYLe utemenwaij JHiss ULLvta Jjoti Jrliss Jvatkteen yncJJonaLa Jnlss Jnartka Skepkew Jnlss trances Ljooason lor {he en{er{ai nment of {he masses we present: I he wil ana humor o {he year in picture and paragraph. PREFACE Somewhat in the nature of a political refugee is the Donkey Pen this year. Banished from the body of the Yoncopin last year as detracting from the dignity of that august publication, it has fallen into neglect and disgrace. For a while it seemed as though no longer would the escapades, the pranks, the mis- takes, the inanities of the Centenary passing parade be preserved for posterity. It appeared that future generations would only have as records of years past somber reminders of academic toil and scholarly achievement without the benefit of the lighter side of the collegiate picture. But, at length, the dignity-encrusted authorities who determine the fate of publi- cations relented somewhat — but with admonitions and reservations. Said those moguls, Let there be a Donkey Pen against our best judgments. Let there be humor but with dignity. Have your sophomoric fling but remember — Be Dignified! So here it is — the Donkey Pen, an uninvited, but we hope welcome, guest at the feast of Centenary. Its purpose, its ideals, its authors all are deliberately obscure, but it is designed to lampoon those who need it, ridicule those who invite it, satirize those who lend themselves best to absurdity. In short, it is a slightly distorted mirror held up to the Centenary campuslites of 1939. All contained herein is aimed in the spirit of fun and any resemblence to living characters is purely co-incidental! DRINK cm SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA Ongratulations Centenary vrraduates f FEIBLEMAN ' S The Only Complete Department Store In The Entire Ark-La-Tex Area! Headquarters for Men ' s W ear. Sporting Goods, Tires. Auto Aceessories! We have made and sold fine oil field equipment to two generations of exacting drillers. THE BREWSTER COMPANY, INC. Shreveport, Louisiana It ' s Smart to buy a car where Service is assured. We were here when your Old Man graduated 28 years ago. i% FORDS. MERCURIES, USED CARS Market at Fannin Bossier City Texas Ave. at Grand Phone 2-3163 F. A. BEWLEY B. R. 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E r E Y P E N N T Y ,C O M P A NY , W here Ark-La-Tex Shops and Saves ' ' THE FOUR AGES OF COLLEGE Editor ' s Note: Actually this has no place in this section of the yearbook; it sneaked in on us. For in it is more truth than humor, more realism than wit. Yet somehow its rather brazen note of fact has made us pause before passing it up. Then, too, the newfound stat us of dignity that ' s crept into the Donkey Pen has caused us to in- clude it. Perhaps in it you will find parts of yourself, Joe and Mary Collich, whether you admit it or not. A freshman is a wonderful thing — a creature of dreams and ideals, of illusions and ambitions, of whims and vageries, of stupidity and wisdom, of maturity and adolescence. He is a unique being in a harsh, jangling world of clash and conflict for he has in him that spark called youth, filled with half-formed ideas and wishful yearn- ings. And thus he is a lamb for the slaughter. His first tumultuous few days in college startle and thrill him. For he is now a member of the species Collegius Americanus, a strange mystical cult devoted to a mad four-year run of pleasure sandwiched in between classes .-jw-v and exams. Things whirl before him, a kaleidoscope of math and .iPf-T . co-eds, Ph.Ds and pledge parties, registration and jokes. Three months work a marvelous change in him — he becomes frat man (or sorority dame) and has found that the pursuit of knowledge has dwindled to a secondary place. No longer does he stand with timid mein on the side peering fearfully into the chaos before him. Rather he is chaotic with the best of them, doing obeisance to a Greek-inscribed gold pin, dating with a debonair casualness, apeing to the best of his ability his elder brethren, affecting a pipe, wise- cracking in an offhand manner. This phase lasts the remainder of his freshman year. Comes sophomoredom and boredom (for if any progress is made in college, it is the progress of ennui; the indifference of collegiates progresses from wide-eyed expectancy in the first year to utter cynicism and sophistication in the senior.) Now he has really gotten (Continued on following page) Young People Like Smart New Ideas . . . Styles Are Up-to-Date at Hemenway s Si P STUDENT CHARGE ACCOUNTS ARE SOLICITED THE FOUR AGES OF COLLEGE in the know for the casual air of his freshman days was never more than a pose, but this new thing he has become is the real thing, he is really a part of college. Nothing can enter more wholeheartedly into the college picture than a sophomore. He is possibly the most typical character of the campus. Morose, clever, flamboyant, a little too loud and a little too sinister, he stalks through a year of glory. For it is that year that he establishes himself: he beats freshmen and bullies them be- cause the memory of his novitate is still close; he shocks his elders and parents because he wants to make clear his entrance into a man ' s estate. In short, he exhibits all the characteristics of a braggart child lest he be taken for what he is — -a braggart child. Then a junior. This is the least conspicuous era of all. Perhaps, it is that the old rumor is true, that he does his real studying that year. At any rate he does considerable growing up then. He becomes more self-conscious, although in a different sort of way, wakes up to a certain childishness in himself and seeks to overcome it, calms down. For about the first time in his life he realizes a lot of things pre- viously unknown to him. During this transitional period he finds himself bewildered and awe-stricken at the very immensity of the universe and the complexity of things he had taken for granted. Also women become of less importance during this phase and he often makes resolutions to do great things of undying worth. However, he seldom does them. And now, last of all — the SENIOR. Nothing less than capitals can do him justice. Next to the freshman he is the most interesting person of all in this strange, eventful history for he is the epitome of all that college has to offer. He has seen much, done much, dreamed much, and discarded much. He has junked an entire set of beliefs and conceived a new set very similar (though he doesn ' t suspect it until much later) to the old ones. Yet surprisingly enough he ' s a fairly rational individual — he has pretty definite ideas about (Continued on second page following) A MESSENGER A Rose may be a prelude to Romance A small bouquet can brighten dull affairs A potted plant may cheer a friend who ' s ailing A floral wreath will show that someone cares. Let us send your message with flowers. 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Modernize Your Home With Gas THE FOUR AGES OF COLLEGE going places, sheared of useless illusions, the rudiments of a cultured personality, even a few odds and ends of a modern philosophy of life. He doesn ' t know where he ' s going but he ' s deeply interested in getting there. He ' s frankly worried about the state of the world and plans to do something about it when he finds time. Above all, he admits he ' s not as smart as he thinks he is — and that ' s something. So we finish our four-year odyssey. Our green little freshman has run the gamut of college experiences and come out. For his four years he has a few odds and ends of facts, a good many personal theories about people and institutions, a hazy concept of a purpose in living, a lot of acquaintances he will gradually drift away from, a tarnished fraternity pin with a pearl missing which he ' ll wear for about four months more then put away, a collection of memories that will stay with him for years to come, and a feeling of wonderment. And what is the purpose behind all this business of being a collegiate? I don ' t know, I ' m one myself. Why suffer under the delusion that you should buy cigarettes? Let me teach you how to bum gracefully. Lost: One gold gilded box of mascara and tube of carmine lipstick. Must be found at once as future elections depend on them. Liberal reward. Henry I ' ve bummed a million Shuey. Bobo Dwire. of THE COMMERCIAL NATIONAL BANK Extends Best Wishes To the Student Body and Faculty of CENTENARY COLLEGE J Compliments of FROST LUMBER INDUSTRIES, INC. 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STRAND MAJESTIC CAPITOL SAENGER REX VENUS CENTENARY Air Conditioned for Your Comfort SHREVEPORTS GREATEST CLOTHIERS M.UWCQ Reliable Since 185 ' the co-eds ' current choice for campus styles 9 REMEMBER You Are Always Welcome at yfom-M ONE IS NEAR YOU lRl O GLENWOOD DRUG 3310 Line Ave. Phone 7-3651 CENTENARY DRUG Wilkinson en Centenary Phone 7-6565 M £ D DRUGS, INC. Texas at Marshall Phone 2-2176 SHREVEPORT DRUG CO. 301 Texas St. Phone 6154 YOUREE DRIVE DRUGS 3300 Youreo Drive Phone 7-4461 WHITLEY-LEWIS DRUG CO. 3110 Missouri Ave. Phone 5174 CRESWELL DRUG Creswell at Olive Phone 2-4651 THE GAMMA DAMMA PLEDGE MANUAL MOTTO: Get them while they ' re young for they know not what they do. COLOR: The reds. INSTRUCTIONS: You have now taken an important step in your life. Whereas yesterday you ' were a nothing, today you are a Gamma Damma. In becoming so, you are expected to live up to certain ideals and standards set up by those who have gone before you. (Requiescat in pace.) You have accepted a grave responsibility and we hope you are prepared to live up to it. Remember! You are just a pledge: consequently you are baser than dust. But even at that you are better than ordinary mortals, (Continued on second page following) CENTRAL WHOLESALE COMPANY, INC. Material Dealers Building Needs 1527 Southern Avenue WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTOR FOR BIRD PRODUCTS Wilbanks Farm Equipment Co. OLIVER TRACTORS Phone 2-1759 709 Spring St. The Frierson Co., Inc. GENERAL MERCHANDISE Frierson, Louisiana Ready AS ALWAYS TO SERVE YOUR EVERY JEWELRY NEED FLOURNOY HARRIS, Inc. 519 Marshall St. Shreveport, La. Compliments of SCHUSTER ' S Wholesale Produce Co, 508 Commerce St. FORD V-8 MERCURY 8 LINCOLN - ZEPYHR • See the Complete Ford Family on Display in Our Showrooms. All With Hydraulic Brakes. mERCURY 8 r rn.. 717 CROCKETT ST. 305 Texas 2628 Greenwood Rd. Best Wishes from n :- 4 i The Grocery Folks of Shr eve port To All Cente?iary Graduates 3016 Highland 1526 Fairfield let tke Caf feae Student tetf 1 au... 3 COST OP DRIVING VO O R. BVKH CA S J2. TIMES SAFER J; For a new lease on life ... a new thrill when yon travel, take a tip from the college student and travel by bus. Big, deluxe Tri-State Coaches, wide observa- tion-type windows, ice wa- ter, free pillows, and porter service. See More — Pay Less Go By Bus J .J J .J Plan to Have Your Office in the SLATTERY BUILDING Shreveport ' s Best Known Address %$ 972 Louisiana Exclusive California Gowns finest Jurniture Store in the South JOHNSON Furniture Co., Inc. Ralph Brandon Distributor Pan-American Petroleum Products U. S. Tires Batteries Shreveport, Louisiana Phone 7-2716 THE HICKS CO.. Ltd. Cherokee Dairy Products Southern Girl Coffee THE GAMMA DAMMA PLEDGE MANUAL for you are not common dust — YOU are GAMMA DAMMA dust! You must always obey and humiliate yourself before your older brethren. They are your elders and your betters, and besides they have more money invested in the fraternity than you. You will be beaten, cursed, defiled, down-trodden in a thousand ways, but it will be for the eternal betterment of your soul. You may be welted and bruised, but think of the pleasure in future years of being a sadist yourself! Occasionally (quite often) certain minor demands will be made of you, such as the payment of excessive dues, the purchase of drinks for officers, the loan of a car, the carrying of books, the dating of left-over girls, the taking of blames, and various other small things. But do not falter; this is only to test your spirit, for only those of the finest are worthy of Gamma Damma (perhaps, an exception can be made if you have a wealthy father.) HISTORY: The organization of which you are now a part is not the re suit of an accident. Rather it has behind it years of tradition and honorable memory. The legendary story of its founding is widely known and has been referred to in such august publications as Captain Billy ' s Whiz Bang, Snappy Stories, and the like. The night of its founding was a dark one in December of 1927. Lanny Wharton, having just failed six exams in a row, was feeling dejected. Plunged in deepest melancholy he sought solace at a night club where he met Tom Yeaman, who had busted only five, but still felt bad, being a very sensitive type oi boy. Morosely the two brooded together until the floor show came on. At the sight of the lovely bouncing chorus girls a gleam appeared in their respective eyes. A warm glow crept into them and with one accord they solomnly pledged themselves to the permanent admiration of chorus girls. Thus was born Gamma Damma. (Afterwards, they both entered show business themselves, Lany selling tickets on the sidewalk, and Tom keeping people out of the stage entrance.) Since them many famous alumni have came and went through the portals of dear Gamma Damma. (That is, all except John Wallace. He came ten years ago and he ' s still here.) Everyday you read or hear of some famous son of Gamma Damma in every walk of life, all successful and happy. Among the many famous people who have worn the pin of Gamma Damma are Doug Corrigan, who doesn ' t know whether he ' s coming or going; John Warde, who set an endurance record before he jumped off the ledge; Congressman Zioncheck, who escaped the keepers twenty consecutive times; Neville Chamberland, the most ungraceful tight-rope walker of the era; (Continued on following page) H. H . BAIN ROOFING The Bain Roof Is Rain CO., Proof INC. 815 Milam Street Phone 4289 MISSIONARY MERCANTILE CO. Ida, Louisiana Compliments of The J. B. Beaird Corp. Shreveport, La. : ' ir iri Cast ami Wrought Ornamental Iron Work This Book Is Bound in a KINGSKRAFT COVER Manufactured by The Kingskraft Press, Inc. Kingsport. Tenn. Producers of Fine Covers For All Purposes Good Furniture is Cheap at Booth ' s 801-837 TEXAS AVENUE THE GAMMA DAMMA PLEDGE MANUAL and Fritz Kuhn, the finest ventrilo- quist ' s dummy of the year. RITUAL: In an organization of this type there must be a very solemn and impressive secret ritual. All the beauty and mystery of its form must be understood by every pledge. If it weren ' t such a deep dark secret ■we ' d explain it to you, but it ' s too bad, we can ' t. BENEDICTION: We hope you have caught some of the essence of Gamma Damma through the per- usal of this little book. May some, of the spirits of its founders enter into you and may you live to add luster to the bright shield of Gamma Damma. In years to come life will buffet you; fate will cross you; destiny (and profs) will fail you; but always you can cling to the comforting thought Alas, I have lived. I have had the best to be had. I have tasted life to the lees. I have been a GAMMA DAMMA! The Shopping Center Rul SINCE 1895 ens rein ' ! Forty-four Years of Sustained Quality and Service Compliments of ut Ask Anyone We Serve M. L. Bath Company, Ltd. 610-12 Market St. Phone 3-7141 Shreveport, Louisiana We invite your inspection of our complete line of portable and standard typewriters- Compliments of DR. PEPPER and LYLES LAUNDRY Lad ies: Let us store your furs in our new. Certified Storage. Our prices are mod- erate. Temperatures correctly main- tained, care and cleaning unexcelled. 0iwuxiAfi £ Inc. NORTON BUSINESS COLLEGE The School ot Individual Teaching THE ORIGINAL GREGG SHORTHAND COLLEGE OF SHREVEPORT Ask For Information Phone 2-8739 LEVY BUILDING SHREVEPORT, LA. Compliments of ROBERT NEFF General Contractor r J as In on is i aramount at JTlearne s Fashion coupled with quality will he found at Hearne s . . . not mere fads of the mo- ment but fashions the hest dressed are wearing. Style and quality have been stressed in this store from its opening nearly forty years ago . . . they will be stressed in the future. BRY GOODS CO., LTD. Sincere Congratulations From a true friend of Centenary College BAYOU STATE OIL CORPORATION Paul M. Brown. Pres . Compliments of R. E. Allison Drilling Co. Best W ishes CLANTON LUMBER SUPPLY CO. Friendly. Courteous Service 510 Fifth St. Phone 2-2139 Compliments of Superior Iron Works Supply Co. Office, 411 Lake Street Shreveport, La. E. C. JOHNSTON Drilling Contractor and Oil Producer Longview, Texas Compliments of L R. ELDER General Contractor Phone 7-5229 Delta Drilling Company Atlas Building Shreveport. Louisiana Contractors — Producers- Best Wishes From Your Friend LEON JOHNSON Webb Webb Lucas, Louisiana Growers of Paper Shell Pecans PARTS GASOLINE ACCESSORIES TIRES TUBES OILS, WASHING GREASING BATTERIES AUTO REPAIRING PRESTON ' S Auto Service, Inc. 409-11 Crockett Street Phone 2-1237 SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA Compliments of Hinderliter Tool Co. Shreveport, Louisiana Compliments SANITOiNE CLEANERS CLEANING DYEING FUR CLEANING and Certified Cold Storage 1327 Pierre Phone 6178 Ardis and o. 7 JLnc. Established 1880 liolesale Grocers Exclusive Wholesale Distrib utors Del Monte Food Products ot Gold Chain Flour Red Chain Feeds Mrs. Tucker 3 Shortening SPARCO 707 TIRE CO. GOODYEAR TIRES Shreveport, Louisiana Phone 4101 THE STOPMOOR FINE FOODS WE SERVE THE STUDENTS FOUNTAIN DRINKS DELICIOUS SANDWICHES 189 East Kinjrs Highway Phone 7-2205 H. H. Prescott Sons, Inc. INSURANCE DINE and DANCE ATOP THE ROOF OPEN MAY TO SEPTEMBER AND IN THE FOUNTAIN ROOM SEPTEMBER TO MAY Music by NATIONALLY KNOWN ORCHESTRA No Cover Charge No Minimum Charge The WASHINGTON-YOUREE Compliments of JTTughes A ool V ompany HOUSTON, TEXAS Attention Candidates: Why worry over contests? Use my special formula of stewed owl bones. So successful, clients have been known to win for only six (6) dollars! ! A formula used for years in the Arkansas Hills. Madame Exhorseu. Lost: One practically new sweat suit. Must be returned before September. Liberal reward. Carlton Graff. For Sale: Lines of all types and will please all. First six lessons absolutely free. Frances Beauty Goodson. FOR SALE One beautiful convertible coupe. Starts easily when pushed only one mile. A real woman getter and a bargain. Joe Slattery. Wanted — A boy friend — must have automobile. Unexperienced men under ten need not apply. References not necessary. Lucy Bettis. Lost: Our plans to complete back room. Finder please return to the house with the blue top. Pay no attention to the sign bad dog as it is only to keep bill collectors away. Compliments of United Gas Pipe Line Company Shreveport ' s Largest Sporting Goods Store EVANS ' Compliments of OLIVER H. VAN HORN CO., INC. Spring and Fannin Street HOUSTON OIL FIELD MATERIAL CO. OIL WELL SUPPLIES AND FISHING TOOLS 604 Lake Phone 2-0319 Compliments of GLOBE MAP CO. Phone 2-7453 309 Milam Street MAJESTIC DRUG STORE 601 Milam Where Friends Meet STANDARD PRINTING CO. 611 Milam Street Phone 5225 MOORE MERKLEIN INSURANCE 515 Market Street Compliments of Hi ghlan d Lumber Supply Co. 311 Highland Ave. VOGUE CLEANERS FURRIERS Phone 7-3636 2419 Southern Ave. CENTRAL MOTORS, INC. 904 Market St. Compliments of CENTENARY BEAUTY SHOP BOB CARLTON SCHOOL OF MODERN MUSIC Studio — The Baldwin Music Shop 423 Milam Street QUERBES BOURQUIN 214 Milam St. Compliments of A. G. HAMMETT TAX ASSESSOR Compliments of E. 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HUGHES, Sheriff VICTOR G. SIMMONS, Clerk District Court RED RIVER MOTOR CO. CHEVROLET Compliments of Halliburton Oil Cement Co. Youngblood Jewelry Company, Inc. JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS Hodges Laundry and Dry Cleaning Co., Inc. Compliments of JUDGE R. J. O ' NEAL District Judge 4th District Arch and J. D . Hamilton Beautv Sal on EXPERT PERMANENT WAVING 131 K ngs Highway Pfc one -6261 HAWKINS HUSSEY Also Cy Kilgore Pan -Am Station Fairfield and Jordan Compliments of A FRIEND Compliments of F. F. WEBB, JR. Police Juror, Ward 8 Compliments of A FRIEND Friend-Piper Furniture Studios 3515-17 Fairfield There Is No Substitute for Good Furniture Shehee ■Foi d Wagon 619 Sprir Harness ig Street Co ., Inc. Shreveport Louisiana Compliments of T. A, ARRINGTON JORDAN FORRESTER INSURANCE Compliments of Rex and Centenary Theatres Compliments of W. C. LINSDAY GIBBS IMPLEMENT CO. 415 Spring Street Phone 4576 Compliments of WERNER CO., INC. GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS Ct rmpliments of Indepem lent Ice Cold Storage ■ Co. Inc. 1626 Southe •n Ave. Phone 2-5348 Compliments of ELSTON, PRINCE McDADE Compliments of Triangle Drilling Company. Inc. Slattery Bl.lg. New RENTAL LIBRARY . . . Greeting Book and interesting gifts for the graduate J. B. BOOK AND GIFT SHOP 528 McNeil Street Cards Compliments of DRILLERS, INC. Johnnie Fair Syrup SHREVEPORT SYRUP CO.. INC. The members of the Yoncopin staff wish to express their appreciation to the advertisers and those friends of Centenary whose names appear below. These advertisers and individuals have made possible the 1939 Yoncopin. Ned White C. W. Linam M. G. Stewart Sam Backus Jack Grigsby Vivian Semon R. L. Riddick Lewin N. Semon F. J. Lafitte Homer Insurance Blane Martha Carson Dr. Hal J. Mulley Plaza Restaurant W. H. Bankston J. H. Jordan. Jr. Tony Sansone Chain Battery Automo- tive Supply Co., Inc. Broadmoor Drug Co. Frank ' s Auto Body Works Bernard Weiss Randall Conway L. B. Kilpatrick Robert C. Lawton George Bean J. H. Flournov E. P. Mills W. J. Somarindyck Brook Mays Co. H. Brecht Dr. R. B. DeLee W. B. Sapp Joe B. Hamiter J. H. Stephens Anita ' s Beauty Shop W. Scott Wilkinson Wilkinson, Lewis, Wilkin- son Naff Bill Hyde Miss Jim Martin John Peyton Philip Slimer A. C. Carson Gray Stinson R. R. Brinkman A. J. McCook T. L. Amiss John Mc W. Ford Sam S. Caldwell P. A. Singlust R. C. Ridgeway E. I. Davis Mrs. Gladys Preston Constance Cunningham Pete Brudeau Leonard Daniels Bonneau Peters S. G. Sample Allen 0. Graves S. W. Gipson J. P. Sealy J. K. Findley A. L. Wedgeworth H. K. Phelps. Jr. Freres Floral Shop J ere Burns C. W. Bigham Miss Maude Buvens B. L. Hindman L. C. Judy H. R. Kramer C. L. Vickers Warren G. Reed H. B. Badt Thos. J. AX eynian A Friend A. C. Cheesv Voran C. 0. Holland E. F. Gillespie Betty Boyd ' s Beauty Salon Harlevs Beaurv Shop J. N. Metcalf J. W. Owings Gladstone Grocery Dale Poss Pete Midyett C. H. Thurmond. Sr. W. R. Bledsoe J. S. McConathv. Jr. V. H. McClendon Dr. J. G. Yearwood Mi ss Louise Trimble Chase Kline Ins. Co. A. A. Davis Bob Webb H. C. Sheppard [ rom {he I resses or Journal I nniino v ompany I riniers - Lilnoorapners Onreveport, La. I aX C HALFTONES IN ONE OR MORE COLORS SHREVEPORT ENGRAVING CO. Inc. C_3 ADVERTISING ARTISTS AND PHOTO-ENGRAVERS 408 MARSHALL STREET TELEPHONE 4903 DER FUROR Call him what you will, every campus has one. Some confine iheir evil machinations to dirty work behind the curtains; others find expression in the letting off of volumes of oratorical steam; but Centenary ' s current political chieftain has struck his note in the formation of a limited democracy. Of- ficially Student Body President, actually campus boss, Ogbourne Rocks Rawlinson has combined all the tactics of hand-shaking democracy to derive the results of totalitarianism. A friendly spirit, even a genial soul, Der Furor Rawlinson has successfully thrust the iron fist in a velvet glove. It is only fitting therefore that this 1939 Donkey Pen be dedicated to this pleasant hunk of presidential timber as a tribute to his diplomacy, ingenuity, and skill. Long may he reignl AFTER THE YEAR IS OVER And so 1939 has passed into infinity — the limbo which contains faded roses, lost collar buttons, dead romances, discarded candy wrappers, and bygone college years. It has meant much to us: Some of us have discovered each other for the first time — Some of us have learned something — Some of us have made fraternities — Some of us have been happy to get out of fraternities — Some of us have done this and some that — But none are here to whom this college year has not meant something which he will cherish and keep. In its own nasty way the Donkey Pen has tried to help you remember the year that has passed. It has tried to help you keep something other than classes and books, bells and chapels, contests and dances. For above all else it has tried to preserve for you the sound of remembered laughter. We hope it has succeeded.