Hardin Simmons University - Bronco Yearbook (Abilene, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 330 of the 1954 volume:

WINCHESTER F 2)r. Moift %J. . . A man whom the freshmen encounter during the period of testing and orientation . . . A man whom many upperclassmen come to regard as a noteworthy pro- fessor and friend . . . A man whose interests extend beyond the classroom to the athletic field, to the church, to every phase of modern living . . . A man who has given long years of service to his alma mater. .. A man who edited the BRONCO in 1923 . . . A man who has made distinctive contributions to psychology and edu- cation . . . To him WE DEDICATE this 1954 BRONCO . . . 3L Staff r-l etlica tion 2Mo,}t CUL WcZbonJJJ, President leSScicje The BRONCO is more than a continuation of traditional campus re- porting. It is a collection of precious memories to every student and fac- ulty member, memories that will grow more significant and more selective as the years go by. This book of recollections touches every phase of our campus life. Its pictures lay hold of scenes and personalties worthy of long remembrance. It is an important link in the annals of campus history. Historical records are not ends in themselves. They are testimonials to the germination and development of life. May you therefore find inspiration in the dreams and recollections of this volume. May the vast granaries of time hold some day for each of you the full harvest of the seedbed of these months of rich association on the campus of Hardin-Simmons University. Sincerely yours. Contenti Of D 1954 (J3ronco -Activities icerS E. W. LEDBETTER W. D. RICH, Ph. D., Chairman Graduate Council Secretary-Treasurer I. L. MARSH, M. Re. MAUDE EMM.AKING, M. A. A VISIT ARRANT, HIRAM R„ I BEAZLEY, WILLIAM O., I 3, KATHARINE, P BURNAM, JOSEPH E„ I FAVORITE PASTIME OF THE FORDS F A C u L T Y Dr. Greer With Col. Jack Meet Mr. Harris MARTIN, MAURICE, E MATTHEWS, EUGENE, B MORRILL, VERNON H., ( F A C U L T Y PRESTON, HERBERT M., D. W. 1, PAULINE, h ROBERTS, DOMAN, M. S. MR. SCHOOLEY MR. ROBERTS FACULTY RECEPTION BURROWS FAMILY MATHEMATICALLY YOU ARE CORRECT MRS. SCHOOLEY, FUTURE HOMEMAKERS DEAN STEPHENSON CULPEPPER, AILEEN SHERIFF, TRUETT HINE - OFFICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION — PHILPOTT AUDITOR'S OFFICE LIBRARY STUDENT STAFF BOARD of TRUSTEES MEMBERS Raymond W. Foy, Dallas Dr. J. Ralph Grant, Lubbock John J. Keeter, Throckmorto: Rev. J. H. Littleton, Lueders Tate May, Hamlin Mrs. H. A. Pender, Abilene Rev. Sterling L. Price, Abilen Dr. Elwin L. Skiles, Abilene Rev. Fred Swank, Fort Worth Hall Walker, Ranger Judge Geo. T. Wilson, San W. P. Wright, Abilene HONORARY U ! s D JLnter nUoriJJUt Dor Women Hunter Hall was erected in 1948 in memory of J. C. Hunter, President of the University Beard of Trustees at the time of his death in 1945. Substantial gifts were made by men of the oil industry. Wan, Frances JUC 3or Women Named in honor of the wives of two of the primary donors, J. H. Parramore and C. W. Merchant, Mary Frances Hall was built in 1916. It is the oldest dormitory for women on the Forty .USU Student Cent, Anna Hall, as it was originally known, dates back to 1903. It, too, was a dormitory for women. In 1925, Anna became the Library. Now the building serves as the Student Center. “BEANERY” fjew t)ormiloried l Jot Above is the New Dormitory for Women, as yet unnamed, which was completed for occupancy in February, 1953. Below is another housing unit for women now under con- struction. It will house 140 students. nmmonA science The cornerstone for Simmons College's first building was laid July 4, 1891. Old Simmons Hall contained all classrooms except those for Fine Arts. Also in the structure were facilities for the Library, Chapel, and Administrative Offices of the college. The building was repaired in 1918-1919. Offices of the Ex-Student Representative and the Division of Extension are housed in Simmons Hall as well as classes and labs in Natural Sciences, Business Administration, Accounting, CJjLel(3ine Ms HJjincj Built in 1920-1921 by Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Caldwell, Abilene, Caldwell Hall provides office space and class rooms for the School of Music faculty and part of the Speech Department. Practice rooms for students of Voice, Piano, and Organ are located on the third floor. jlliLne JUt Destroyed by fire in February, 1947, Abilene Hall classroom building was replaced in 1948. Administrative offices were in the old building. The Cowboy Statue, formerly in front, now stands placidly in the southeast entrance of the building. B O O K S T O R E mocj,.........y Cotton khaki and olive drab in the Military Science Building replace the Purple and Gold basketball uniforms which deco- rated the Corral Gymnasium (constructed in 1926-1927). cpjut BSU Activities, Bronco, Brand, Corral, KHSU, Cowboy Band, Office of Public Information, and the Director of Religious Life may be found in this building which was added to the campus in 1947. L,„s dii a pe f Built in 1927, the Chapel was remod- eled in later years chiefly through a gift by Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Behrens. Mr. Behrens was a president of the H-SU Board of Trustees. Daily services for the students and faculty are held in the building. Sunlrfer WUoriJ Der on JUtfo, WU Recently remodeled, Ferguson was again occupied by the male population of H-SU this spring. Built in memory of Mrs. W. P. Ferguson by her husband and sons, the dormitory for men was erected in 1924-1925. 71«, dormitor Jar Wen Plans call for the completion of the new dormitory for men by Sep- tember, 1954. The new housing unit will be the largest dormitory on the campus when it is com- pleted. It will house 288 students. lyjarslon CjymnaAium Serving for a time as a dorm for women, Marston Gym was one of the most mod- ern gymnasiums of the day when it was completed in 1918. Women students were forced to take refuge in the gym in April, 1952 after Smith Hall was torn down and before the new dormitory for women was completed. PRESIDENT'S HOME UNIVERSITY APARTMENTS STADIUM ENTRANCE SENIOR HALL Summer C ueen 4 Shirley Rex Janice King Frankie Pratt Pat Powell SammieWall Jdonor (jradii tied CLASS of’54 FORBUS, DAVIES, BARRETT, BURROUGHS, GOODALL, ADAMS SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Social Chairmen Reporter Bill Forbus Wade Burroughs Anita Irwin Barrett ... Gene Adams El Wanda Davies Charlene Goodall Charles Taylor N s N N s s s N s s N SIGNING OUT SOMEONE HAS TO DO IT YOU GET THE LOW ONES, I'LL GET THE HIGH ONES CLASS of ’55 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS President Vice-President - Secretary Treasurer Social Chairmen Reporter........ Kenneth Wright ..........Keith Laseter .........Margie Campbell Nelda Williams Nancy Stewart, Gene Tone Carolyn Dennis Hobbs, N. M. . . Fort Worth Lee, Ki Won . Leggett, L. D. .. ......Allison .........Clyde McKnight, Carroll Miller, W. O., Jr.................Abilene Mitchell, Anne.....................Dallas Goldthwcrite i (0 f . iJ ISSre. ° CS fa R A (J 1, LA a A A F ¥ ¥ -'ll' fP 5 © s. I f Thornton, Betty Ross Toles, Betty ....... Abilene Wilcox, Clifford . . Midland Williams, Nelda . . Dallas Wolfe, Betty..............Edinburg Wood, Nila Rae . . Wright, Kenneth .Wheaton, 111. TYPING CLASS CLASS of ’56 THORNTON JOHNSON EDDINGS CURRY HOLCOMBE MOORE SPECK SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS President.......... Vice-President Secretary-T reasurer Social Chairmen Reporter .......... ......Lanny Curry .......Jim Johnson Charlotte Eddings Pat Speck Betty Ross Thornton Joe Moore Barbara Holcombe o Davis, Don £ � Y fi li 2- I 7ii litti 7r. V , f 1 Ji f 1 I 1 Jfc n ■. Hughes, Doyle ..............Coleman Jackson, Kenneth............Abilene Jones, Clinton B............Memphis Kelly, Patsy Abilene Lackey, Barbara Abilene Hobbs, N. M. Love, Donald E. Oakland, Calif. ......Gatesville Merrifield, William A. Steamboat Springs, Colo. Mitchell, Billie Lou.....Monahans Moore, Bettye..... El Paso Murphy, Joyce s o p H O M O R E S Orsini, Betty .....................Abilene Phillips, Martha ..................Abilene Ray, Sally Ann................ Katy Rhodes, Vinita J. ......... Abilene Royal, Eugene Berkley, Calif. Self, Pearl Smith, Vergil Haskell o WHITTLE VAUGHN NORTHCUTT WILSON FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS President Bill Vaughn Vice-President Marion Truett Secretary................................Shirley Northcutt Treasurer Barry King Social Chairmen Wretha Whittle Don Blackburn Reporter Dorothy Wilson Ashburn, Jorene . Austin, Peggy Badley, La Verne . Bagley, James R. Ballew, Jody . . Blackwell Portales, N. M. . Abilene Bannister, Wanda Joyce Bartlett, Leland . Bennett, David . . Benton, Ben........ Berry, Carlos....... Bingham, Bobby . Bishop, Cecil Black, Harold Bonifield, Rita . . Boyd, Tommy E. Brigham, Louella Brown, Anita ... Burks, Carolyn.................Abilene Burnett, Dolores...............Haskell Butler, Jack R.................Abilene Caffey, Woodie S.................Knott 1 Ilk A Ix A F R E S H M E N . Abilene F R E S H M E N . Fort Worth Cherry, Sue............ Fort Worth Coker, Gail .............. Abilene Crocker, Wilton Floyd.........Dallas Dallas . Hobbs,' N. M. Knox City . ... O'Donnell Old Glory Fort Worth Emde, Phyllis . . Hl : H|I i'Hf t jf rlfif iisli Slill Ills! iriil fSili f f!f fit fr iflrl iiiri Iiilfir Ih isiii liill ?! i ri lllir Sewell, Neta Fort Worth Shurtleff, Thurman................Dallas Alton Lloyd . Smith, Tanya Southall, Don ....... .... Clyde .... Dallas Stewart, Betty . Strain, Donald Earl . F R E s H M E N F R E S H M E N Tallant, Glenn E Terry, H. B., Jr. Thomas, Phyllis Trentham, Betty Watts, Ann ........ Whittle, Wretha Williams, Donald Willie Wright, Billy Frank Ennis YOUR SERVE ARAUZA, ] BARRETT, HAROLD COTTEN, MARCELLUS EVANS, WAYNE HUMPHREYS, DOROTHY LEVETT, FRANK Abilene,'fexas Graduate MAGEE, G. A. Colorado City, Texas Graduate MORRIS, ALLEN San Antonio, Texas MORRIS, DESDA San Antonio, Texas Special PHILLIPS, JOHN IJniuer itu C u Our (a u Ohe (Coronation See (Jle (Crowning. Of (Jhe ( u a,a %rJ Jk omecomin weeth eurt CLU 3erJ JUL Done Sophomore Jauoritei le-cLJ Water, 5U mcu Javorite, MaLe Wlfhams and jtm Dorn ParL RuLJ Wale MaLe WilL 3rJ,„ Ljniuerditu ke aut it Shirley Worth cull lyjniuersitu )3ea$t BJOorU JOY PIERSON CHARLOTTE EDDINGS BOB TREMAINE THE WINNAH1 THE CANDIDATES THE PARSON ONCE AGAIN! RUNNERS-UP 3 3J. weetl earl Pat Wcf all d ronco ddweetheart a Wanda Doyle Brunson Wade Burroughs O Glenda Butts Jackie Cantrell Ronald Costin Riley Cross Ed Crow Jean Hardy Frances Knight Betty Tapscott (Committee On OltlileticS LEDBETTER COLLINS SCHOOLEY POLK BURNAM SAM WALKER D. C. ANDREWS rsLettermen Seniors: J. H. Cagle, Childress; Bob Frederick, Austin; James Cox, Cleburne; Floyd Haddock, Karnack; D. C. Andrews and Riley Cross, both of Sweetwater; Ed Crow, Fort Worth; Wayne Adams, Borger; Dee Windsor, Levelland; Chester Lyssy, San Antonio; and Granville King, Childress. Juniors: J. C. Collins, Fort Worth; Sam Walker and Johnny Rodgers, both of Breckenridge; Buddy Nail, Roby; Jim Vaughn, Weslaco; Art Cunningham and Rodney Williams, both of Austin; and Jim Flaming, Oxnard, Calif. Sophomores: Archie Hunter, Roscoe; K. Y. Owens, Brady; John Henry Lyle, Grandview; David Nelson, Fort Worth; Ken West, Stamford; John Waedekin, Ennis; Marshall Doke, Wichita Falls, and A. J. Viertel, Albany. Freshmen: Dan Villarreal, Wink; Carlos Berry, Lamesa; and Gene Saur, Shreveport, La. WHAT A GAME! tdHOO c o A c H E S Evans Scott Baugh Cunningham Barrett Smith Philpott Tense Moments OKLAHOMA A. M. 20, HARDIN-SIMMONS 0 Stillwater, Oklahoma, September 19. — Hardin - Simmons looked to the Sooner State for the season opener in a game that the Oklahoma Aggies won 20-0 with scores in the first, second, and final stanza. A crowd of 14,000 watched A. M. of the Missouri Valley- Conference mount a defensive that held the Cowboys scoreless for the first time in 79 consecutive games. They stopped the best Cowboy effort in the third quarter and a Poke penetration that died on the 2 as the game ended. Combs breaks loose HARDIN-SIMMONS 33, MIDWESTERN U. 7 Abilene, September 26. — The Cowboys rode to a convincing 33-7 victory over the heavier Midwestern Indians before 7,000 spectators at Parramore Stadium. Enough to express the bitterly-fought battle was the evidence of the penalties against both teams. Hardin-Simmons was assessed 160 yards and Midwestern 120, involving nu- merous roughing penalties resulting from fre- quent injuries on both teams. Rodney Williams, Riley Cross, Chester Lyssy and freshman Dan Villarreal did the scoring for the Cowboys. Villarreal scored on a 69 yard jaunt. Jim Vaughn converted CROSS CROW LYSSY First Downs Yards Rushing Passes Attempted Passes Completed Passes Intercepted Yards Passing Fumbles Lost Fumbles Punts Penalties .......... Stack them up TRINITY UNIVERSITY 27, HARDIN-SIMMONS 21 San Antonio, October 3.—Third on the non- conference calendar for Hardin - Simmons was the Trinity University football team which upset the favored Cowboys, 27-21. Trinity dominated the statistics in leading all the way at Alamo Stadium. The Benaals ground out 334 yards rushing and added 166 more through the air. Fine defensive work by Chester Lyssy and Riley Cross resulted in two Cowboy count- ers, Lyssy going 88 yards on an interception and Cross racing 43 yards with a blocked punt. The Pokes' first score came early when Rodney Williams punched the Tiger stripe from the four. Vaughn kicked all three points after touchdown. First Downs Yards Rushing Passes Attempted . Passes Completed Passes Intercepted Yards Passing . . Fumbles ........ Lost Fumbles Punts ....... Penalties STATISTICS H-SU Trinity 6 21 133 335 12 14 4 5 1 3 61 171 3 0 6 5 5-35 12-100 VIERTEL HADDOCK WEST Thirty yards from pay dirt RICE INSTITUTE 40, HARDIN-SIMMONS 0 Houston, October 10.—Not until late in the third quarter did the outclassed Cowboys from Abilene lose sight of a possible avenue to victory in Hardin-Simmons' 40-0 defeat by the Rice Owls, destined to eventually share the Southwest Conference crown with Texas. The H-SU brand of defense during those three periods pleased Poke partisans who made the trip to Houston, hoping for victory, but finally the Cowboys' hopes were buried by the fourth period Owl avalanche of 26 points. J. C. Collins starred for the losers, carrying for 95 yards through the Rice wrecking crew. STATISTICS GILSTRAP First Downs Yards Rushing Passes Attempted . Passes Completed Passes Intercepted Yards Passing Fumbles Lost Fumbles Punts Penalties.......... 15 254 25 10 3 149 3 1 4 4-75 FLAMING HUNTER LOGAN Collins carries the mail TULSA 14, HARDIN-SIMMONS 13 Tulsa, Oklahoma, October 17. — Coach Murray Evans and his thrice-beaten charges went to the Okie state once more, this time with a revenge win over the Tulsa Hurricane notched in their minds. The Cowboys hadn't tamed Tulsa since the series began in 1951, and now playing the third game with Tulsa, what would the Tea-leaves say? But the Hurricanes spread the tea-leaves all over the field for the Cowboys that after- noon with a blocked punt. A bad pass from center, and a penalty that cost the Cowboys a touchdown, led to the 14-13 Hurricane win. Quarterback Dee Windsor figured in both successful bids the Pokes made for pay dirt, passing to Riley Cross to tie the second stanza score and slipping over from the one in the third. The tying Tulsa tally with the winning point after came late in the fourth. Vaughn kicked the lone extra point for the visitors. STATISTICS Tulsa DOKE First Downs Yards Rushing Passes Attempted Passes Completed Passes Intercepted Yards Passing Fumbles Lost Fumbles Penalties......... Windsor to cross for a T. D. 6 13 24 164 16 19 8 5 0 0 139 62 1 3 1 2 7 7 4-20 9-93 WAEDEKIN Windsor in plenty of trouble HARDIN-SIMMONS 26, WEST TEXAS STATE 14 Canyon, October 24.—The Cowboys earned a 26-14 decision over West Texas State in Canyon, taming the Buffaloes in the conference starter for both teams. Hardin-Simmons, after losing four of five games outside the conference, rode to victory on the throwing arm of Dee Windsor, .who passed for touchdowns to ends Chester Lyssy and D. C. Andrews. Windsor accounted for 160 of the 336 yards total of- fense of the Cowboys through the air. Joel Combs and Dan Villarreal scored on the ground for the Cowboys. STATISTICS BAACK First Downs Yards Rushing . Passes Attempted Passes Completed Passes Intercepted Yards Passing Fumbles Lost Fumbles Punts Penalties H-SU 18 122 10 7 0 160 2 West Texas 13 191 12 6 1 67 9 6 6 4 6-50 5-25 Tempe, October 31.—The Cowboys rode the crest of two wins and four defeats into the play with Arizona State in which they were cast in the under-dog role. But cast as the leading player was H-SU's Dan Villarreal, who starred as the Hardin-Simmons hero. The crowd, estimated at 13,500, saw the two Border Conference rivals score on each other almost at will during the first half, and then tangle in a defensive skirmish after the intermission. Villarreal scored from the 32 in the second period to bring his team to a 20-20 halftime tie. Then, just before the start of the fourth quarter, he shot through the middle for 69 yards to eclipse the Sun Devils with the winning score, 27-20. It was the Cowboys' breakdown of the Devil defense, particularly down the mid- wrote the Devil defeat. die, that Lyssy goes around left end for 12 yards HARDIN-SIMMONS 14, TEXAS WESTERN 13 Abilene, November 7.—Hardin-Simmons looked superior in defeating Texas West- ern in Parramore Stadium, but barely buried the Miners, 14-13. A crowd of less than 5,000 braved chilly weather to watch the two teams see- saw back and forth, exchanging counters in the first 10 minutes and then matching touchdowns in the last half. Jimmy Doom booted two precious extra points to give the Cowboys the one point victory over Texas Western in the Border Conference game. Doom's kicks, which came in the first and fourth quarters, subdued a stubborn Miner eleven which passed its way to a 13-7 lead in the closing minute of the third quarter. STATISTICS Western HALLMAN First Downs...... Yards Rushing . .. Passes Attempted Passes Completed Passes Intercepted Yards Passing Fumbles ......... Lost Fumbles..... Punts ........... Penalties ....... SEALEY H-SU 14 13 115 173 23 16 9 6 1 2 120 79 1 6 0 3 7 7 6-50 3-15 DOOM HARDIN-SIMMONS 39, NEW MEXICO A. M. 0 Abilene, November 14.—New Mexico A. M. proved to be no match for the charging Cowboy offense that set a 504 yard rushing record for Hardin-Simmons in defeating the Aggies 39-0. The Farmers never penetrated deep into Cowboy territory against a defense that allowed 1Q2 yards rushing. The Pokes, on the other hand, rolled up the record yard- age, sending Rod Williams for 245 of it, including an 87 yard touchdown trip, the sec- ond longest sprint in H-SU history. A. M. held the Pokes to a 13-0 halftime margin, but watched it triple as the Cowboy attack gained momentum in the third and final stanzas. STATISTICS GOTHARD VANDINTER First Downs....... Yards Rushing Passes Attempted Passes Completed Passes Intercepted Yards Passing Fumbles .......... Lost Fumbles Punts Penalties........ H-SU N.M.A. M. 21 9 . 504 102 15 12 5 3 1 3 83 68 3 4 0 2 2 6 6-64 4-30 BAIRD I'll stop him JOINER Williams churns through center for a short gain HARDIN-SIMMONS 14, NORTH TEXAS STATE 10 Abilene, November 21.—Homecoming! Riding the victory range with four con- secutive wins over worthy opponents of the Border and Gulf Coast Conferences, the Cowboys caged an unwilling flock of North Texas State Eagles, 14-10. The Pokes scored on the sixth play of the game, then North Texas kicked a field goal, the first against H-SU since 1939, to break the Eagle goose-egg. The Cowboys drove 81 yards to score in the fourth quarter and seemingly had things well under control, but the Eagles took to the air and bombed the Pokes for one touchdown to leave the score at 14-10 as time ran out. MIDDLETON BERTLING First Downs Yards Rushing Passes Attempted Passes Completed Passes Intercepted Yards Passing Fumbles Lost Fumbles Punts Penalties ......... STATISTICS H-SU North Texas 14 18 ......- 130 222 10 23 .............. 3 11 0 1 34 154 1 6 1 3 8 4 6-50 1-15 Clear the way, Chester NEAL TEXAS TECH 46, HARDIN-SIMMONS 12 Lubbock, November 28.—Border Championship Game. Looking back over the sea- son with such a shaky start but with five very convincing wins in a row, the Cowboys tried the football fortunes of Texas Tech, the King Solomons of the Border Conference. The Picadors fenced the Cowboys in to win, 46-12, but heralded the game Pokes, who never gave up. Lack of scoring punch inside Tech's 10 staggered the Cowboys who failed to col- lect pay dirt three times on promising occasions. H-SU cashed in on two other at- tempts, however, in the second and fourth quarters. Lyssy, with the circus catch of the day, provided the Pokes their first six, and Rodney Williams rammed over from the three early in the fourth for the final. The Tech backfield rolled 283 yards in victory and appeared the flashiest of all the quartets the Cowboys had met during the season. BARTLETT STATISTICS H-SU Tech First Downs ...................... 15 18 Yards Rushing ................... 130 222 Passes Attempted.................. 25 6 Passes Completed ................. 13 3 Passes Intercepted................. 2 1 Yards Passing..................... 96 38 Fumbles ............ 5 3 Lost Fumbles.................... 3 2 Punts .......................... 5 5 Penalties .......... 3-13 9-95 SHARP HOPKINS SPARKS Where is the ball? 1953 COWBOY SQUAD 1953 FOOTBALL RECORD Scoring By Games H-SU 0 Oklahoma A. M. .20 H-SU 33 Midwestern . 7 H-SU .. 21 Trinity 27 H-SU 0 Rice 40 H-SU 13 Tulsa....................14 H-SU 26 West Texas State 14 H-SU 27 Tempe 20 H-SU 14 Texas Western .13 H-SU 39 New Mexico A. M. 0 DR. PRICHARD H-SU North Texas State l)3a ihetlci ii Wait till next year, is rather poor consolation for what failed to transpire this year—especially in the eyes of impatient student bodies and alumni. However, in Hardin-Simmons University's case, that next year may be well worth waiting for. It was a losing season for the H-SU basketballers. The 1953-54 season saw the Cowboys travel a hardwood avenue paved with some of the top flight material from all over the nation. The Cowboys were confronted with quite a few detours—such as Oklahoma A. M., Wyoming, Tulsa, Arizona, Texas Tech, and West Texas State. Even so, it was an enjoyable season for a lot of Cowboy basketball fans for they saw a preview of things to come in the way of basketball on the Forty Acres. As the season ended Coach Bill Scott's team could lay claim but to seven wins in 24 starts. But Scott's nine young sophomores and senior co-captains, Wade Burroughs and Tom Burks, who were forced to sit out much of the season, formed a combination which next year could easily delight the eyes and gladden the hearts of Purple and Gold well wishers. In addition to nine returning lettermen from this year's team, Scott will also be able to call on strength from the 1953-54 freshmen team. He may also have on hand another basketballer of proven ability, Doyle Brunson, the most valuable player of the 1952-53 Border Conference season, who sustained a leg injury last summer and was out of action this season. Ohe Vanity SqaaJ Coach Bill Scott Student Manager John Gary RYAN r- HARDIN-SIMMONS NORTH TEXAS STATE Another two points for the Cowboys CLAUNCH BURROUGHS TREMAINE PROFFITT WHATLEY 1953-1954 BaBlLll £,J Opponents Oklahoma A. M. 85 Tulsa University 61 Oklahoma City Univ. 64 Midwestern University . .. 69 Midwestern University 76 David Lipscombe 35 Wyoming University 68 Regis................... 74 Texas Western 56 New Mexico A. M. 67 West Texas State 64 New Mexico A. M. t 49 Texas Tech 78 Howard Payne 62 Texas Wesleyan 60 North Texas 76 North Texas 69 Texas Western 73 Tempe................... 78 Arizona University 59 Texas Tech 85 Tempe 77 Arizona University 78 West Texas State 70 Conference Games Home Games H-SU 40 40 52 68 67 80 49 43 57 50 62' 59 66 72 61 71 57 71 85 55 75 90 72 64 FRESHMAN SQUAD Sc Opponents Howard Co. Jr. College Cisco Jr. College Fort Sill ...... Fort Sill ...... Tarleton............ Ranger Jr. College Wolters AFB Tarleton Ranger Jr. College Wolters AFB Odessa Jr. College Goodfellow AFB Goodfellow AFB W. T. S. Freshmen Cisco Jr. College Texas Tech Fr. Odessa Jr. College Howard Payne Fr. Howard Co. Jr. College San Angelo Jr. College Howard Payne Fr. Texas Tech Fr. San Angelo Jr. College W. T. S. Fr. H-SU Opp. 55 61 70 56 48 71 55 86 78 66 76 39 67 77 56 53 91 53 82 61 77 82 56 42 62 56 52 68 56 51 78 60 76 59 75 72 62 58 76 89 65 58 84 61 73 94 71 55 The 1954 Spring sports sessions saw the Hardin-Simmons University Cow- boy golf team seeking its fourth straight Border Conference crown. Coached by E. W. (Bill) Ledbetter, the golfers met linksmen from leading colleges and universities in the Southwest before participating in the Border Conference meet against West Texas, Arizona, Arizona State, Texas Tech, Texas West- ern, and New Mexico A. 5. M. Early this summer the H-SU golfers are to defend their NAIA title when they compete against the top golfers in the nation. The NAIA tournament will be held in Abilene. Leaders of the golf team this year were Jackie Clark, junior from Marlin; Arlyn Scott, sophomore from Odessa; Duane Blair, junior from Vernon; Frank Freer, junior from Lamesa; James Orth, New Braunfels junior; and defend- ing NAIA medalist Tommy Hale, junior from Memphis. Coach: BILL LEDBETTER SCOTT CLARK en ni A The Hardin-Simmons University tennis team, defending National Associ- ation of Intercollegiate Athletic champions, opened its 1954 season with cham- pionship form. Coached by Otho Polk, the Cowboys will be favored to defend their crown later this summer when the NAIA meet is held in Abilene. Leading Cowboy netmen this season were Senior Carl Nunn, Sweet- water; Junior Wayne Miller, Plainview; and sophomores Don Campbell, Brady, and Bill Herring, Snyder. Ronnie Ryan, Ponca City, Okla.; Jerry Cad- dell, Colorado City; Bob Bean, Abilene. Hardin-Simmons University showed that it was gaining more momentum in its athletic program this spring as the Purple and Gold track team brought more attention to the Forty Acres. Lanky John Whatley, had cleared the high jump bar with a 6 feet, 6V4 inch leap before the Border Conference meet. Other trackmen from Hardin-Simmons in the news were Delnor Poss, broad jump expert from San Angelo; John Gary, sophomore half-miler from Snyder; Stuart Dowlen, sophomore miler from Amarillo; Marion Truett, freshman high jumper from Abilene; Dan Morrison, freshman dash man from Chillicothe; and Ben Benton, freshman hurdler and high jumper from Denton, N. M. BILL SCOTT Coach DOWLEN WHATLEY POSS A lot of Hardin-Simmons University people may be a little confused when it comes to the verbal puzzler, ro-day-o, or rode-e-o. But after watching the annual H-SU rodeo the week of April 24, the people around the Forty Acres could readily see why H-SU athletes are called Cowboys. When the large crowd filed away from Carl Myers arena they may have been confused how to pronounce what they had just seen—but they were certain of one thing—Hardin-Simmons University still has a team of world championship calibre. Members of the team were: Bill Teague, Crane; Bill Gray, Abilene; David Rush- ing, Abilene; Gip Lovejoy, Gatesville; Charles Renfroe, Melvin; Lee Cockrell, Pampa; Buddy Watson, Odessa; Gene Frazer, Merkel, and oh yes! Becky Jo Smith, Jal, N. M., defending Worlds junior all-around girl champion. 1953 N. I. R. A. CHAMPIONS 3n trcu •Sportd Men and women not participating in intercollegiate sports have an opportunity to display their ability on the various athletic fields through intramural sports, sponsored by Hardin-Simmons University. John Fred Phillips is director of the intramural play. Keith Laseter and Betty Ferguson are assistants in the department. All students who are enrolled in H-SU are eligible to par- ticipate in all intramural activities. 3nl,amurJ EasLtLU TEST TUBES ' CHAMPIONS: NEW DOF.M M A R Y F R A N C E S H A QOkS 3L Strongest Of OL IVeaU Se. ;omh n !z C)?so First row: Dunagin, Vaughn, Rogers, Stewart, Mayfield, Narmour, Cagle Second row: Goodson, Dones, Stagner, Rogge, White, Reid, Hanke, Bazar Third row: Lewallen, Webb, Jones, Flaming, Stuard, Costin, Collins, Matthews JMrL CL President Vice-President Secretary ... Treasurer Historian..... Reporter Sponsor ...... Faculty Advisors . . . .Ronald Costin . Donna Stagner Dode Hanks June Matthews Angeline Jobe Willa Johnson Dr. Otto O. Watts f Mrs. Billie Lacy j_Dr. Hoyt Ford RONALD COSTIN JMpla Pm a President Vice-President Secretary Reporter . . Playwright Sponsor .....Angeline Jobe ..........Jim White .....Dorothy Fouts ..........Ann Derr Charles Morgan Dr. Katharine Boyd u m. President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Reporter-Historian Social Chairman Sponsors............ Reba Dones .....Mac Jones Lorene Springer Joan Gentry Harry Walker Dick Schoonover f Jack Dean [Barbara Belew REBA DONES Pi Qanuna W„ President...... Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Counselor....... JACK TOMPKINS Jack Tompkins Frank Levett ..........Millie Nix Dean W. A. Stephenson First row: Haynes, Reed, Hagle, Davies, Levett, Levett Second row: Tallant, Rich, Nix, Reid, Lunday Third row: Tinglum, Ribble, Rodgers, Stephenson, Schooley, Osborne Fourth row: Ray, Walton, Morris, Tompkins, Campbell, Collins, Edwards First row: Levett, Rodgers, Matthews Second row: Rich, Belew, Rodriquez DR. LEVETT S,r„a FbJta Pi CO-SPONSORS MRS. RODGERS SLma Oau 2)A President ....... Program Chairmen Secretary ....... Treasurer ... Sergeant at Arms Sponsors.......... . David Deason f Cleta Ferrel Cagle Sue Barton Kathleen Akin ....June Hardy ......June Matthews Norman Bethany | Miss Eva Rudd I Mr. Robert Burroughs First row: Scott, Saur, McHaney, Sealey Second row: Marsh, Golden, Joiner, Barrett Third row: Crumpler, Flaming, King, Sharp, Viertel CoMr 3o, CLid President Vice-President Secretary Social Chairman Enlistment Chairman Extension Chairman Jim Flaming John Crumpler Ronnie Ryan Joe Pat McHaney Bob Tremaine Gene Adams Leon Marsh JIM FLAMING BSUfL-tb. Council President Secretary Vice-Presidents Publicity................. Stewardship ........ Hospitality.................. LSB President........... YWA President................ Ministerial Council President .......Lonnie Kliever Dorothy Cole McBroom Elizabeth Scarborough Kenneth Aufill j Juanice Koen Norma Cook [Lanny Curry Sarah Fleming Adkison Bob Hanna .... Pal Schwartz ..........O. K. Bowen .......Lauralea Irwin .........David Deason First row: Brigham, Stone, Casey, Rogers, Ethington, Gersch, Prestige Second row: Jones, Adams, Gandy, Yater, Mayfield, Schwartz, Flowers, Helbert Third row: Wood, Cundieff, Davis, Teaff, Brown, Lee, Morris, Thames, Miller Fourth row: Watts, Wolfe, Wood, Thomas, Arp, Shirley, Dewey, Knight, Maples, Fisher, Wood LAURALEA IRWIN ywji President Vice-President Secretary........... Social Chairman Stewardship Chairman General Missions Community Missions Dorm Chairmen Publicity........... Sponsor Lauralea Irwin Frances Knight Pattsie Andrews Doris Bazar Peggy Mayfield Crissa Wood Mary Gayle Brown (Shirley Ethington—Hunter Hall Kathryn Burrus—Mary Frances Hal) | Carrollyn Louder—New Dorm Dora Yater Billie Shirley MnideriJ Council President............. Vice-President . ... . Secretary Treasurer . .......... Social Chairman Enlistment Chairman Publicity ............ Organist ............. Chorister Benevolence Chairman Sponsor ............... David Deason Fred Garvin .....Troy Moore Eugene Claburn . James Steeley Truett Kuenstler . Benny Walker Dick Burt Lane Bond Harrell Trantham Dr. Lunday DAVID DEASON First row; Mrs. James Hallmark, Mrs. Raymond Smith, Mrs. Otis Fox, Mrs. Fred Levrets, Mrs. Bob Jacksons, Mrs. John Hamilton, Mrs. Vergil Smith Second row; Mrs. James Steeley, Mrs. Edwin Fielder, Mrs. Lusby Kirk, Mrs. Frank Coding- ton, Mrs. Floyd Newberry, Mrs. Jim Felts, Mrs. Clyde J. Hurst, Mrs._Rayon Hester. VinUeriJ-JuJia President......... Vice-President Secretary......... .Program Chairman Song Leader ...... Pianist........... Social Chairman Nursery Chairman . Sponsors Mrs. Frank Codington Mrs. Raymond Smith Mrs. Floyd Newberry Mrs. James Hallmark .......Mrs. Otis Fox Mrs. Coy Burt Mrs. Lonnie Baker Mrs. John Hamilton [Mrs. Lindell Harris [Mrs. Clyde Hurst Jife Service EanJ Secretary ............ Social Chairman ...... Program Chairman Enlistment Chairman Extension Chairman City Missions Campus Missions Publicity Organist Bus Driver ........... Pianist .... Song Leader Sponsor ............... O. K. Bowen Lorilla Bazar Nancy Stewart Barbara Casey Norman Higgs Lewis Adkison . Bobby Norris Jerry Hurst Carolyn Burks Wanda Ward . Glen Noles Perry Cox Jim Flaming Keith Parks O. K. BOWEN First row: Teaff, Flaming, Schwartz, Casey, Adams, Rogers, Mayfield, Reiff, Bazar, Wil- liams, Cook, Dillon, Walker, Prestidge Second row: Bernson, Brown, Bazar, Maples, Arp, Wood, N., Wood, C., Burks, C., Burks, N., Knight, Dewey, Miller, Thames, Ethington, Scarborough Third row: Stewart, Howry, Tuliao, Norris, Claborn, Curry, Higgs, Aufill, Webb, Fisher, Wann, Riggs, Nowell, Haralson, McPherson, Smith Fourth row: Randolph, Thomas, Norwood, Bowen, Deason, Adkison, Campbell, DeGuire, Ray, Love, Nettles, Burdick, McHaney, Patterson tu. President............ Vice-President ...... Secretary Reporter Student Representativ Patsy Lee Pat Norsworthy Lucille Winkler Helen Rusk Mary Grayson 2w BILL MERRIFIELD President........ Vice-President Secretary Social Chairman Reporter Bill Merrifield J. D. Seward Nancy Burks Nancy Vining Barbara Kelly Dr. W. O. Beazley First row: Reiff, Meeks, Martin, Kelley, Rogers, Tanioka Second row: Curry, Burks, N., White, Tucker, Burks, C., Dewey, Taylor Third row: Wann, Seward, Merrifield, Campbell, Lacy, Joseph, Moore First row: Belding, Vining, Quiros, Pierson, Thacker, Stricklin Second row: Rathmeli, Huffman, Wilson, Quiros, Elliott, Anthony, Lopez, Levett Third row: Tuliao, Rodgers, Wood, Todd, Reynolds, Warren, Derr _ X, RancLro President....... Vice-President Secretary....... Treasurer .... Sponsor ......... .........Joy Pierson ......Troyce Eiland ....Jorette Lieb Ruperto Rodrigues ...... Dr. Levett JOY PIERSON J L., £ eu President Vice-President Secretary ..... Treasurer ..... Reporter........ Social Chairman Sponsor .....Elizabeth Arp Ann McAuley Mary Ellen Greenfield . Elizabeth Handley Vickie Rogers ...........Sarah Duke Mrs. Eugene Schooley First row: Rogers, Smith, Ethington Second row: Bosher, Greenfield, Falls, Handley Third row: Brown, Miller, Nix, Arp kUo en President....... Vice-President... Secretary-Trea'surer Reporter........ Social Chairman Sports Director Sponsor.......... .Bob Young . Jerry Caddell Verdell Rice ....Bob Hanna ....Don Posey .Quincy Adams .....Bob Todd BOB YOUNG First row: Mitchell, Eiland, Mormour, Stewart, Watts, Fry, Lawrence Second row: Dean, Rice, Young, Kimbler, Cullin, Hale, Morris Third row: Winchester, Webb, Morris, Walker, Smith, Thompson, Schooley First row: Fry, Lawrence, Falls, Gandy, Pierson, Polk Second row: Chandler, Collins, Nix, Basore, Robinson, Yarbrough Third row: Laseter, McHaney, Shirley, Roman, Ferguson Fourth row: Nall, Keeter, Lyssy, Stuard, Lacewell, Sandlin P 1 Ctul President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Social Chairman Program Chairmen Sponsor KEITH LASETER CX, delation President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Reporter........ Social Chairmen Sponsor.......... David Rushing Gene Frazier Millie Nix Bill Gray I La Rue Stevens [GipLovejoy E. W. Ledbetter DAVID RUSHING First row: Fry, Lawrence, Stevens, Davies, Lawrence, Gersch, Weaver, Ledbetter Second row: Yarbrough, Chandler, Falls, Nix, Smith, Crump, Thornton, Morris Third row: Nall, Forbus, Keeter, Forbus, Frazier, Rushing, Caffey, Lacewell, Chapman First row: Jobe, Lieb, Carson, Crenshaw, Windham, Merchant, Lee, Vining, Rice Second row: Morris, McAuley, Place, White, Muston, Wood, Addison, Waters, Dr. Boyd Third row: Lawrence, Jones, Julian, Poe, Lacy, Moore, Elliott, Flynt Fourth row: Mummert, Reynolds, Morgan, Rice, Yocum, Cox, Wilcox, Tapscott, Schmidt, Rhodes MARY JO JONES President (Fall) President (Spring) Vice-President Second President Secretary Treasurer Historian . . Social Chairman Mary Jo Jones . Pat McNabb Margie Poe Shirley Smyer La Rue Stevens Mollie Goodson Kathleen Akin ....Jerry Hurst First row: Davies, Vaughn, Stevens, Smyer, Casey, Jobe Second row: Morris, Lawrence, McNabb, Wolfe, Jones, Yater, Smith, Dr. Adair Third row: Meeks, Barton, Fouts, Taylor, Falls, Grimsley, Rosamond, Diller Fourth row: Goodson, Yarbrough, O'Neal, Burks, Dickson, Tapscott, Kennedy, Morgan, Moore First row: Cross, Dunagin, Jobe, Eiland, Nelson, Grissom, Carver Second row: Jones, Cundieff, Reed, Briggs, Mitchell, McAuley, Mrs Martin Third row: Ashburn, Watt, McDonald, Waters, Carter, Harrison, Duke, Mr. Roberts Fourth row: McHaney, Rathmell, Lassiter, McPherson, Haralson, Johnson, Lacy, Polnac Murray Boyd Evelyn Wilson Troyce Eiland f Mrs. Maurice Martin (Mr. Doman Roberts MURRAY BOYD (jcJ°9,f CLl President Vice-President Treasurer Reporter Social Chairman Jerry Roberts . . George Kiefer .Edwina Connally Wayne Miller . Danny Powell JERRY ROBERTS First row: Allen, Huffman, Connally, Robason, Mann Second row: Truscott, Hurst, Rutledge, Taylor, Korman, Roberts Third row: Kiefer, Smith, Denton, Skipworth, Miller, Lisso, Hughes First row: Eddings, Diller, Hanke, Winborn, Hampton, Davis, Roberts Second row: Wong, Forbus, Thigpen, Johnson, Allen, Anderson, Duke, Little, Sims Third row: Lacy, Morgan, Biddy, Rice, Costin, Duke, Truscott Science CU President . ............. 1st Vice-President (Biology) Vice-President (Chemistry) Vice-President (Geology) . Vice-President (Physics) Secretary-Treasurer Reporter ................ Sponsors............. Danny Sims . Ronald Costin Verdell Rice Danny Powell David Wong Dode Hanke Jerry Hurst fDr. Watts I Mr. Roberts DANNY SIMS Circle J( President Vice-President Secretary ... Treasurer Sponsors.... Board of Directors .........Bob Hanna ........Ronald Costin .........Bill Forbus .........Jack Sheriff rDr. Albert Lunday J Mr. Jack Dean [Dr. Cornel Levett f Don Posey, Chairman J. T. Campbell -J Oris Greever Dale Baird [John Quincy Adams BOB HANNA First row: Greever, Bielss, Kuykendall, Crowe, Posey, Jones, Forbus, Adams Second row: Winchester, Lacy, Bramley, Rutledge, Ray, Sheriff, Rice Third row: Levett, Tompkins, Creagh, Quisenberry, Campbell, Walker, Lunday, Chapman, Evans Fourth row: Kennedy, Hanna, Costin, Baird, Cason, Wilson, Dean First row: Belding, Vaughn, Randolph, Schwartz, Fouts, Smyer, Cross, Williams, Lacy Second row: Jones, McNabb, Hollingshead, Humphries, Miller, Chandler, Martin Third row: O'Neal, McDonald, Forbus, Grant, Spencer, Thompson, Duke, Burks .Ai JL President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Reporter.......... Sponsor JERRY GRANT 3„U,na,ionJ CLL President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Publicity Chairman . Social Chairman Joe (Alipio) de V. Tuliao Tulshiram (Bob) Rajnoor ..........Catherine Lee ......Beatrice Muraoka Joy Pierson Carlos Samuel Quiros JOE TULIAO First row: Muraoka, Tanioka, Quiros, Lee, Pierson, Ige Second row: Tuliao, Dewey, Lee, Phillips, Rajnoor, Yoon Third row: Quiros, Schmidt, Lassiter, Todd, Wong Fourth row: Rodgers, Adair, Harris, Todd First row: Tectff, Badley, Bazar, Norris, Bazar, Ige, Downing Second row: Dewey, McHaney, Burks, Patterson Third row: Cross, Strain, McCain, Love, Tucker Fourth row: Ray GEORGE PATTERSON Q and 2. Council President ... Vice-President . . Don Names James Hanks DON NAMES First row: Names, Walton Second row: Stephenson, Hanna, Williams DORMITORIES JJunter JJJt Council President......... Vice-President................ Secretary .................... Treasurer ........ Social Chairmen............... Reporter Historian..................... Song Leader................... Pianist....................... Intramural Representative Senior Representative . . ...... Junior Representative Sophomore Representative Freshman Representative Hostesses Donna Stagner, Dorm Director......... ..............Peggy Vaughn . ........Pat O'Neal ............Dorothy Fouts ............Mollie Goodson JE1 Wanda Davies I Glenda Butts ...........Sue Barton ..............Pat McNabb ............June Matthews ........... Maxine Brake ............... Pat Powers ...Marguerite Hammett ..........Carolyn Dennis . Pat Speck . Pat Walker Nila Rae Wood, Johnnie Storey Isla Lou Moody WE NEVER GO ANY PLACE ANY MORE GIRLS, WE WILL HAVE TO KEEP THIS VERY QUIET. DORMITORIES Wary France JU Council President Elizabeth Arp Vice-President Cecile Collins Reporter Jane Ann Rainwater Social Chairman Elizabeth Scarborough Secretary Dorm Director Dorothy Wilson Cova Collier DORMITORIES First row: Muraokct, Flaming, Casey, Ward, Irwin, Culpepper Second row: Falls, Eddings, Waters, Browning, Nollner Third row: Bernson, Rogge, Perkins, McMinn, Carter, Gardner YL CounJ President........ Vice-President Treasurer........ Reporter......... Social Chairman Dorm Directors Senior Representat Junior Representat Sophomore Represt Ann Falls JoyE Vivan Rogge, Kylene Perkins Sue Gardner Charlotte Eddings Wanda Ward DO YOU GIRLS LIKE LIBERACE? ■HI DORMITORIES Second row: Mitchell, Nunnally, Quisenberry, McCain, Stovall, Dr. Lunday Third row: McGraw, Smith, Morgan, Webb, Dixon .5erguAon Matt Council President................... Vice-President ............. Secretary-Treasurer ........ Social Chairman............. Student Managers Dorm Director............... Floor Representatives: 1A Bryan Mitchell 2A Jack Sheriff, Verdell Rice, Bob Hanna 3A Charles Quisenberry IB James McGraw 2B Robert Dixon 3B Charles Morgan 1C Lanny Curry, Jerry Proffitt ...............Bob Hanna ...............Verdell Rice ..........B. D. Wilson ....Jack Sheriff Lanny Curry Jerry Proffitt ........Dr. Albert Lunday 2C Raymond McCain 3C B.D. Wilson 1D Lawrence Webb 2D Milburn Moore 3D Phil Stovall IE Cecil Smith 2E Art Joseph 3E Sam Nunnally BOB HANNA AN IVORY TOUCH MUSIC FOR RELAXATION SHALL I PLAY IT OUT? IJniveriitu s purtmenti and Senior Jdaff (Council REPRESENTATIVES Lewis Markwood Bob Hanna Bill Myers Student Jloiisintj project STUDYING THESE DAYS ARE SO LONG A PLEASURE TO HELP A MINUTE OF SILENCE A CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK , 3) CU Contain CU CU ?l nuo cu First row: Rogers, Kimbrough, Hren, Madole, Holman, Randolph, Courtney Second row: Watt, Sheriff, Hundley, Golden, Kennon, Hacker QJf CoaU Clul First row: Crumpler, Morris, Wood, Browning Second row: Wood, Thomas, White, Hall, Davis Third row: Riggs, McHaney, Ward, Siltman, Taylor, Jasek Jon County CU First row: Neuman, Lieb, Garvin, Brigham, Lantrip, Cundieff Second row: Feagan, Propst, Flynt, Watts, Chandler, Good, Dixon Third row: Bingham, Claburn, Campbell, Allen, Moore, Felts, Wedeking VERNON WINCHESTER CHAPEL CHOIR OFFICERS Britton Wood President Sue Cherry Vice-President Norma Bernson Secretary-Treasurer Dora Yater . Keeper of the Log Lawrence Webb Reporter David McPherson Social Chairman Ann lane Wood Social Chairman ClapJ Choir First row: Etter, Belding, Lantrip, Flaming, Biddy, Miller, Reiff, Stevenson, Yater, S. Pollard, G. Pollard, Courtney, and Kimbrough Second row: Howland, Randolph, Holman, Bernson, Watt, Bantau, Place, Hall, Self, Smith, Parrott, and Stewart Third row: Cherry, Bernson, Winchester, Grey, McPherson, Wood, Little, Han- cock, Cole, Burt, Doss, Franke, and Glover. Fourth row: Wood, Downing, Campbell, Fowler, Roberts, Trimble, Siltman, Webb, Weatherred, Russell, Hren, and Cargile. 3L Colon, Of miitarv Science U Sadie, The Reserve Officer Training Corps program is designed to provide an oppor- tunity for college men to prepare themselves to be leaders in the Armed Forces in defending the nation in time of national emergency. Its mission is most aptly described in two of its slogans which are Learn Today — Lead Tomorrow and Better Pre- pared to Better Serve. Lt. Col. Howard P. Rice, PMS T. Asst. Prof. Military Science and Tactics flon Conu.u onJ ( M-Sgt. Arlie L. Mosley M-Sgt. Elmer K. Busby M-Sgt. Clyde L. Harris M-Sgt. Jack E. Miller M-Sgt. Lawrence A. Cleary Sgt. Thomas Tinker Corp, Of Cadet, ZJL Recent J Staff CADET COL. CLARENCE W. PRESSWOOD Corps Commander Cadet Lt. Col. George R. Crook Cadet Lt. Col. Donald Payne 'PRESENT ARMS' Die Ea.J FIRST SECTION SECOND SECTION ‘1A” Co. JOHNNYE P. ESTES CHARLEY C. QUISENBERRY Cadet Captain CadeUMaster Sergeant DONALD R. CAUDILL Cadet Master Sergeant DRAWTON HOLLEY First Sergeant SECOND PLATOON Company FIRST PLATOON “C”Co yifjany SECOND PLATOON “2Y'Con SECOND PLATOON On March 5, 1954, the 111th Company of the Pershing Rifles was initiated at Hardin-Simmons University. With this solemn ceremony, the members of Company L-7 became part of the largest national honorary military society in the United States. The society is named in honor of its founder, General of the Armies John J. Pershing. Membership in this organization is limited to members of the Reserve Officers Train- ing Corps who have demonstrated a sincere desire to encourage, preserve, and de- velop the highest ideals of American citizenship and of the military profession. Guidon Sea REGISTRATION In January, General Burger of the 1st Armored Division visited the univer- sity. At a review given in his honor he designated B Company as the best drilled company. As a result, Cadet Col. Presswood awarded the Best Drilled Streamer to B Company. B COMPANY GETS THE STREAMER A PERFECT FIT We Cr Do Cta, INSIDE THE Ml TOGETHER WE LEARN J,„L • ALL READY ON THE FIRING LINE The Hardin-Simmons University rifle team was organized in the fall of 1954. The team was sponsored by Major George R. Barrow and coached by M Sgt. Clyde L; Harris. Ade- quate facilities for rifle work are provided by the new university rifle range. The team is composed of both advanced and basic ROTC students who demonstrate desire and ability in rifle marksmanship. The mission of the team is to encourage stu- dents to develop interest and skill in marksmanship and to encourage good sportsman- ship in matches with other colleges and universities. The team normally participates in two types of matches: Shoulder to shoulder and postal matches. In a shoulder to shoulder match, the team meets the opposing team on the same range and the competition is conducted with both teams present. In a postal match, each team fires on their respective range on a given day and the certified results are exchanged by mail. In the school year 1953-1954, the Hardin-Simmons Rifle Team participated in seven postal matches and three shoulder to shoulder matches including the Southwest Con- ference Invitational Match at Fort Bliss, Texas. The team made a splendid showing for a first year team in all of these matches. It is planned to develop this team to a high degree of proficiency. Such a aoal is cer- tainly in keeping with the long tradition of American marksmanship since the dav of the Revolution when the Yankee riflemen routed the musket armed British red coats. EUELL PORTER -A CappJL CLi. Jl Ca„JL CLlr Office Joe Airtene Ronnie Bates Billy Bob O'Brien Mary Alice Thomas Reba Doens Maxine Brake Doris Chandler President Student Director . Vice-President Secretary-T reasurer ......... Reporter Keeper of the Log Social Chairman PEGGY ADAMS RANDY ADAMS TOM ADAMS PAT BODINE BEVERLY BOYD MAXINE BRAKE PHIL BRIGGS CAROLYN CARVER BARBARA CASEY DORIS CHANDLER KATHRYN COTTON EL WANDA DAVIES MARY FRANCIS DAY DAVID DEASON NELL FULLER JOAN GENTRY GILL TRUETT EDDIE GRAY JEAN HARDY JUNE HARDY ANN HOHERTZ MELVIN JASEK DON JONES PRISCILLA LAWHOME HAROLD LEWELLEN MARTHA LIGON LEWIS MARKWOOD JUNE MATTHEWS EUCLED MOORE MILBURN MOORE PEGGY MUSTON BILL MYERS JOAN NORMAN BILL O'BRIEN DORIS PATTERSON CAROLYN PITTMAN DOROTHY PORTWOOD VIVIAN ROGGE BERNADINE RUDD CARL SMITH Norman Ward Wright Womack Wiggins Whatley Watson 1 2 Pattsie Andrews Anita Barrett Beverly Boyd Cleta Cagle Margie Campsey Diana Chandler Betty Cross Wanda Carol Denton Ann Derr Greta De Shazo Dorothy Fouts Pat Fry Sue Gardner Beth Gartman Mollie Sue Goodson Marguerite Hammett Johnnie Hardage Helen Haynes Nita Johnson Willa Johnson Billie Jean Kelley Bettie Lawrence COWGIRL Condo, Band DL m„ ™ WLL Glenn Baker John Baker Sammy Beam Jimmy Bielss Otto Bielss Bobby Bingham Ed Cox Charles Cullin Randall Fincher Bill Forbus Delton Galloway Lloyd Gonzales Glenn Hamblen Alan Harris Earl Hesse Buck Jones Terry Julian Francis McBeth Robert McDonald David Matthews Steve Peake Jerry Reynolds JERRY MASSEY DELTON GALLOWAY H X H ! H obepartm en t o Jlrt -Art Classes in Metal and Leather PAINTINGS IN OIL RIDERS TO THE SEA COSTUMES REHEARSAL (J3acl Stacie Coacl,n9 aniP4„ HOME SCENES FROM THE BARRETTS 50 WIMPOLE STREET, LONDON, 1845 —$rtiit C oi TOM GUIMARIN BACK STAGE 'BALLET RUSSE' __ rtldt C -ou Moore, Jasek, Lewallen, Wright Moore, Waters, Gill, Adams Robert Walker, President First row: Arp, Barton, Vaughn, Barrett, Williams, Kliever, Irwin, Pierson, Jobe, Wilson Second row: Winchester, Poe, Forbus, Wood, Tuliao, Dean, Kennon, Curry- Third row: Walker, Bowen, Presswood, Rice, Allen, Wright, Wilson, Young Fourth row: Morris, Flaming, Sims, Deason, Hanna, Costin, Merrifield, Tompkins Jnler-Ctul Council .......Clarence Presswood ...........Jack Thompson . Sue Barton ...............David Dean . Kenneth Wright, Peggy Vaughn President ........ Vice-President . . Secretary-Treasurer Reporter ........ Social Chairmen . . . CLARENCE PRESSWOOD Brand Staff The Brand is a newspaper, published weekly by and for the students of Hardin-Simmons University. Each week, campus residents may be seen scanning the pages of the BRAND for tho latest in social, scholas- tic, religious, and sports news. Preparing the student newspaper is a continuous process. Reporting begins on Monday, editing and lay-out are performed Wednesday, galley-proof is read Thursday, on Friday page-proofs are checked, and the finished product, the H-SU BRAND, is dis- tributed on Saturday. In addition photography must be supervised, engravings must be arranged for, mail has to be answered, BRANDS have to be mailed, and 'other miscellaneous mat- ters must be considered. Many hours of work are consumed in this productive process. CHARLES CULLIN Business Manager LAWRENCE WEBB - CECIL SMITH Associate Editor Sports Editor FRANK FREER PEGGY NARMOUR JUANICE KOEN _ BOB YOUNG Sports Writer Exchange Editor Feature Editor Cartoonist £ STAFF REPORTERS Stuart Dowlen, not pictured Jhe (Corral ANGELINE JOBE DORIS ELLIOTT Feature Editor Art Editor DON SPENCER KanqJU, f cinc e Cjuicle Station JOJSV Bob Todd ELIZABETH SCARBOROUGH NORMA COOK LANNY CURRY JUANICE KOEN Girls Enlistment Chairman MomingWatch Noon Watch Social Chairman Devotional Chairman Devotional Chairman DOROTHY COLE McBROOM PAL SCHWARTZ SARA FLEMING ADKISON BOB HANNA Secretary Hospitality Chairman Publicity Chairman Stewardship Chairman STATE BSU CHOIR MEMBERS CHRISTIAN CAGERS Basketball players in Cow- boys for Christ include Bob Carl- son, Bob Tremaine, Bob Thomp- son, and Ronnie Ryan AND HE SINGS TOO! Dr. G. Kearnie Keegan, Southwide Baptist Student Union Secretary, visited the campus in connection with the Texas Sunday School Convention which met in Abi- lene First Baptist Church. After a chapel address the photographer caught him at the piano chatting with George Creagh and Sammy Beam. This lovely weather I like that ! i 0 W g • c 5 In Biology Lab Spanish Recordings Chemistry Too DL Co ipuS An Off Period Spring is here —Ground Die IfniuerAitu -Jlouston O HgOnwgOK WELCOME, EXES Homecoming Sweetheart STUDENT INDEX s ggwr S-pT The Bronco staff is appreciative of the many people who assisted in making the 1953-'54 Hardin-Simmons University year- book possible. The staff pays special tribute to the following concerns: AMERICAN BEAUTY C ABILENE PRINTING STATIONERY COMPANY ROBERTS STUDIO H. V. CHAPMAN SONS