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

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CONVOCATIONS - Michael Hayes takes up C. P. cards at convocation. Photo by Jennifer Royal. HONORARY MAROON JACKET - Mr. Bert Scott was chosen as an honorary Maroon Jacket during the 1983-84 year. Photo by Rick Anders. PRESIDENT ' S CONVOCATION - The Jack- ets pose for a picture after the Annual Presi- dent ' s Convocation. Photo by Jennifer Royal. MAROON JACKETS - Michael Hayes, Alyce Boudreaux, Elizabeth Selby, Carolyn Benham, and Laura Echols. Photo by Janie Flournoy. Student Life • 23

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Maroon Jackets The Maroon Jackets, originally organized as a pep squad by Dean Mabel Campbell in 1931, was comprised of twelve girls of ju- nior and senior classification with specified representation from each of three sororities and inde- pendents. Their duties consisted of being hostesses to all affairs in which Centenary participated. The original uniform consisted of a maroon jacket with the name of the organization written across the back in white lettering and a large C on the left side of the front, white skirt and blouse and a maroon beret. This organization, which cele- brated its golden anniversary in 1981, has undergone several changes since its beginning on the Centenary College campus. During the early years the Ma- roon Jackets performed at football games and parades and served as hostesses for college and city functions. In the early 1950 ' s an honorary monetary award was es- tablished by Shreveport business- man and civil leader, Ray Wil- liams, to recognize an outstanding senior woman who exemplified the qualities expected of a Maroon Jacket without actually holding membership in the organization. Since 1979, men have been includ- ed in the membership. The Jack- ets continue to serve as the official hosts and hostesses of the college, conduct campus tours, assist at orientation and various campus functions — and, of course, col- lect CP cards at convocations and other designated events. Today any student entering his or her final year of study at Centena- ry with a 3.0 cumulative GPA is eligible for consideration for membership in this organization. Membership is limited to mini- mum of five and a maximum of twenty-five students. Selection is made by the present members of the Maroon Jackets based on the criteria of scholarship, leadership, participation in activities, and ser- vice to the school. The names of the new Maroon Jackets are an- nounced at Honors Convocation each spring. The Maroon Jackets for the 1984- 85 year are Elizabeth Selby, Laura Echols, Carolyn Benham, Alyce Boudreaux, Michael Hayes, and honorary member - Bert Scott. 22 • Student Life

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ORGANIZATIONAL FAIR - Freshmen students learn about college activities at the Organization Fair at Freshman Orientation. Photo by Rick Anders. MOVIES - Many students enjoy the nightly VCR movies in the SUB , Photo by Rick Anders. GAMES - Video games and pinball machines are available in the SUB, Photo by Rick Anders. STUDY - The SUB can be a place to study if you do not mind a little noise. Photo by Rick Anders. 24»Student Life