Hardin Simmons University - Bronco Yearbook (Abilene, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 260 of the 1987 volume:

CONTENTS 18.................— The Gallery 56......... Personalities 74 ——............ Greeks 86 ——Organizations 130 - Athletics 172 ——— Students 200 'University Profiles 254 ———— Epilogue STAFF Editor — Mychel Jordan Assistant Editor — Gwen Davidson Sports Editor — Michael Guevara Sing Editor — Michael Guevara Photographers — Paul Smith Jay Viertel Jimmy McCorkle Advisor — Randy Armstrong DEDICATION Dr. Ray Johnson A DEEPER “Lord, thank you for this new day and the blessings you have given. Thank you for the food we eat and bless it to nourish our bodies. I ask this in Christ’s name. Amen.” There aren’t many schools where a student bows his head in front of triends. But it’s different at Hardin-Simmons. It is a place where outward signs of faith and trust are observed, not just once a week, but every day. Many Hardin-Simmons students are glad that their campus life is based on Christian values. Because of these values, there are many activities that help students in Christian life. Garry Townsley, a senior, said, “HSU doesn’t make anyone a better Christian. It provides a lot of activities that encourage spiritual growth, but it’s an individual choice of commitment and maturation.” BSU programs, Chapel, Bible studies and Fellowship of Christian Athletes are just a few of many activities on campus. They provide opportunities for students to be exposed to Christian ideas. Sophomore, Kendra Murphy said, “It’s so good to be around other Christians while you’re in class or in the cafeteria. Unlike State schools, at Hardin-Simmons you’re surrounded by people with whom you can talk about God, and not feel weird.” Getting involved in campus activities creates an inward outward journey of growth, dis- cipleship, and ministry. It is a continuous discovery of talents and gifts, with avenues to develop and pursue such gifts ... a special opportunity to grow in relationships with our Heavenly Father, with others and with ourselves. Whatever the interest or need may be, campus programs have something to offer everyone; sharing, giving and loving with God-given talents and responsibilities, designed to enhance in each individual the knowledge and encouragement of a Deeper Strength. Strength Interaction Folded paper, rolled into a firm ball, catapulted in the direction of an innocent victim. “Splosh.” The victim lowers his head towards his bowl. His head raises, slowly turns to dissect the crowded room. Napkin wads are a large part of meal times in the Hardin-Simmons cafeteria. The dining Hall is a healthy social center. Most students go, not only to eat, but to see friends ... especially that “special person” they have had their eye on all semester. Lunch time gives the students a chance to spend time with people they don’t usually see during the rest of the day. Another frontier of social interaction at HSU is intramurals. Being part of a team and challenging other teams adds excitement to evenings on campus. Not many students will pass up the opportunity to have fun on the court and defeat another team. Competition in intramurals is exciting, whether it be volleyball, basketball or football. In those campus events, there is more student participation than in any other activity on campus. Those who have participated in intramurals have made comments on team spirit at Hardin- Simmons. Scott Chapman said, “I really have enjoyed intramurals; there has been a lot of good competition. Everyone has enjoyed themselves and has had a lot of fun. Even on the court, everyone has kept a Christian attitude and perspective on the games.” It is encouraging when people play and work together, constantly supporting one another. “It’s a lot of fun to play when you know you’re out there for fun and there’s no pressure on you to win,” said a junior, “Relaxing with your buddies and spending time with friends during an intramural game is a pleasure that I’ll never forget.” LIFESTYLE Hardin-Simmons University — a university offering the opportunity to develop a specialty in an academic field which will help build our careers. An environment A diverse student population strengthens our sen- sitivity and understanding of people. The guy in front of you is from Colorado. The girl behind you is taking 21 hours. The group of girls coming toward you are all from the same sorority. Each one that you see is different than the next. A truly unique group of people. They’re from everywhere. They come from different continents; various states, towns, communities. They encompass a large age span, have special needs, and Each student chooses their own degree of involve- ment in school and community affairs. The Abilene area offers job opportunities as well as entertainment and educational choices. Class is over. You’re on your way back home. The person in front of you is from Hong Kong. They guy behind you is wearing his high school letter jacket. The fellow across the sidewalk plays golf. Our individual lifestyles makes us a unique group of Hardin-Simmons University people. Look well to this day for it is life; the very life of life. In its brief course lies all the varieties and re- alities of your existence. The bliss of growth, the glory of action, the splendor of beauty. —Unknown Friendship As stars to sky in close relation So train is to a railway station. As leaf to tree and note to song So things to other things belong. Inanimate without affections Nature makes its own connections But human beings have a choice, to choose to Love — to raise their voice and say, “I want to know the way you think before you go and live your life in other spheres. Let’s share some laughter and some tears — see — here’s my heart, I’ll let you in, ’twil be enlarged when you have been a part of all its eagerness to give another ... happiness!” __Jill Briscoe FELLOWSHIP )llege experience would not be the same JisSSiWSir The college e without 1' They a taurants, s. tivities, chui Each year we spend time „ eating, playing. The times are i The Gallery Sweepstakes Mixed Division Freshmen Claim Top Sing Honors Choreography Vocals Scii ii nieit till «Journey Tau Alpha Phi BROADWAY Kappa Phi Omega Men’s Division Winner Little Bit of Razzamatazz Alpha Iota Omega Women’s Division Winner Happy Holidays I'll! Phi Phi Guys and Dolls Sophomore Class r HARDIN-SIMMONS xjr - r i TKsm 1 the medieval classic Everyman f October 14-18, 1986 I 8:00 p.m. V Tickets: 677-0192 J the medieval classic E V E R Y M A rHARDIN-SIMMONS - • ■' ' UNIVERSITY ' ' Painting Churches by Tina Howe j The Department of Theatre presents PAINTING CHURCHES by Tina Howe Directed by Trish McAdams Designed by Jaye Beetem Y HAEDIN-SIMMONS f A r kJ— UNIVERSITY Antigone by Jean Anouilh t April 16-18 23-25, 1987 8:00 p.m. Tickets: 677-0192 J HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY The Department of Theatre ANTIGONE Mrs. Charles W. Logsdon, Jr. HOMECOMING A time for people, parades and . . a funeral fit for a dog. TRIBUTE Mrs. Dorris Tates Tull BIRTHDAY Dr. Rupert N. Richardson, president emeritus of Hardin-Simmons University, observed his 96th birthday on April 28. HSU honored him at a birthday party at Ellis Right: A president to president and Dr. Richardson. Below: Dr. Richardson tries some of his birthday cake. PHOMTHOK The Rupert N. Richardson National Phonathon was held April 6-23. The phonathon, held for the eighth time, is in honor of Dr. Rupert N. Richardson, president emeritus. A total of$l 15,348 was raised during the three-week period. Above: Dr. Richardson makes the first call. Right: Students help with the calling duties. Rodeo n. r 71 r ORANGE PICKING ADOPT- A-GRAADP AREAT A segment of Abilene’s nursing home residents received special attention at HSU on Nov. 25 during the annual “Adopt-A-Grandparent” Day activities, sponsored by the Religious Activities Office. HSU students, in pairs, showered approximately 50 senior citizens from several Abilene nursing homes with a pre-Thanksgiving meal at Moody Center’s The “grandparents” and “grandchildren” heard a concert by Pioneer Drive Baptist Church’s college ensemble, laughed at a skit by HSU’s Baptist Student Union Clown Ministry Team and participated in a The goodwill created by the day was obvious in the smiles of those who visited the Forty Acres campus for several hours. ADOPT- A-CHILD VESPERS “Celebration of Christmas” was the theme of the annual Christmas tree lighting program held at the Reflection Pond on December 4, 1986. Beautiful music by the HSU Concert Choir, Chorale and Brass Ensemble flowed in the coolish outdoor air. One of the largest crowds of student, faculty and staff and townspeople gathered to cele- brate the birth of Christ, a fitting occasion indeed! The HSU Roundtable, an organization of wives of faculty and staff, served refreshments in Moody Center following the half-hour pro- gram. May Day —Personalities UNIVERSITY QUEEN Doretta Tolar Doretta Tolar was crowned University Queen 1986 at a coronation ceremony in Behrens Chapel. Karla Moore, Sharon Willis, Peggy Nash and Kelly Fletcher as well as Tolar comprised the Queen’s Court. University Queen is one of Hardin-Simmons University’s highest elected honors. Her reign lasts one year, in which she was introduced and honored at many university functions. Students petition for nomination and out of the many girls nominated these five made up the court. Tolar enjoys supporting campus involvement by being an active student. Her membership includes Sigma Alpha Iota, womens professional music sorority; Alpha Iota Omega, womens social sorority; and Concert Choir. Tolar, senior from Tampa, made history by being the first married student elected to Queen. She and her husband Mark currently serve as dorm directors of Anderson Hall. QUEEN’S CORONATION Princess Kelly Fletcher Princess Karla Moore University Queen and Court Princess Peggie Nash Princess Sharon Willis PATTI AKD EDDIE Mr. and Miss BROSCO RODEO QUEEN Each year, along with the Tri-College Rodeo, a Rodeo Queen is chosen to reign during the events. Tonya Mims, senior education major from Abilene, was crowned Rodeo Queen April 23 during a spe- cial service in Behrens Chapel. Her duties included enjoying Western Heritage Day, recognition during the rodeo, and bringing pride to our heritage. Six White Horses Governor William P. Clements, Jr. was just one of the thousands of Texans and others who saw Hardin-Simmons University’s famous Six White Horses and their lovely coed riders in a parade. For the governor, it was his inaugural in Austin on Jan. 20, 1987. The White Horses preceded HSU’s Cowboy Band in the parade down the streets of Austin and the reviewing stand. Along with the band, the White Horses did the same thing for Clements in 1979 and for former Gov. Mark White in 1983. HSU’s Six White Horses are six white quarter horses ridden by University coeds dressed in traditional Western costume, including boots and spurs and each carrying one of the six flags that have flown Trained and maintained by Dr. William O. (Bill) Beazley, vice president emeritus, the Six White Horses and their coeds perform at rodeos, march in special parades and make appearances all over the state throughout the year. It’s a distinct honor to be selected as a White Horse rider or alternate. The girls who rode in the governor’s parade were Susan Henry, Kristine Samuel, Tracy Glenn, Beth Beasley, Rhonda Hyatt and Kayla Swanzy. CHEERLEADERS Cheerleaders for the 1986-87 school year were enthusiasm builders on all fronts. Their superiority in efforts was evident where they performed. They led in yells for both men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball and basket- ball. During the fall semester, the cheer- leaders, whose sponsor was Kelly Fletcher, an Abilene senior, held a fund raiser at a Halloween social. Prior to the beginning of the school year, they attended a UCA Cheerleading Camp and Southwest Texas State Uni- versity, San Marcos. At this camp, the girls won seven ribbons for outstanding perfonnance, a Spirit Stick and a trophy for being a superior cheering squad. Cheerleaders included Sharon Muse, sophomore from Garland; Kim Moore, sophomore from Matador; Jo Johnson, freshman from Abilene; Penny Fonte- not, freshman from Garland; and Tanya Basinger, freshman from Southland. Sharon Muse Gold Dusters Class of 1937 Honored FOUNDERS DAY the Class of 1937. It was a time for pause and re- membrance. WOMA� OF THE YEAR Dr. Bertie Eingore Dr. Andy J. Patterson, REATA’s Man of the Year, 1986, presents the award to Dr. Bertie Kingore, REATA’s Woman of the Year for 1987. The award is given annually to a permanent faculty or staff member, who in the opinion of the Student Publication Selection Committee, has significantly contributed to the overall betterment of the University. DAVID NELSON WHO’S Who In American Colleges and Universities RAIMUNDO PENAFORTE DENA GRIFFIN SUSAN PETERSON Greeks Alpha Phi Omega Tau Alpha Phi Stacey Blackmon ...........President George Newton..............Vice President Doug Bonsai................Intramural Chairman Jeff Ballenger.............Sing Chairman Louis Cuevas ..............Social Chairman Joe Earp...................Alumni Chairman Chris Brockmeyer...........Historian Dean Nolen ................Secretary David Graham...............Treasurer John McMaude ..............Rush Chairman John Neese.................Favors Chairman Todd Harison...............Moneymaking Gary Goff David Haralson Todd Keeter Seiji Muraleami Mike “Chico” Ukle Chris Wilson Mr. Excidoor Kathy Gourley..............Sweetheart Sigma Delta Sigma Scott Bridges.........President Joy Ryman.............Vice President Philip Caps...........Treasurer Russell Middleton ....Secretary Historian Todd Carlile David Cleckler Eddy Davis Darryl Freeman Greg Gabbert Steve Hill Tim Horn John Jackson Paul Madden Ryan Murphy Loren Templeton Mr. Misail Tsapos Sponsor Phi Phi Phi Peggie Nash Sheri Pesch Dianne Jackson Dawn Mitchell Sharon Willis Mrs. Billie Martin Vicki Alexander Kerri Pearson Stacey Philips Elizabeth Plant Kam Lindsey Darla Porter Missi Stewart Kristi Swank Melody Baker Marsha Day Cheryl Diepree Vivian Fasol Julie Goodgame Sheri Jackson Tammi Mara Terri Milligan Tonya Mims President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Parliamentarian Sponsor . Co-Sponsor Sigma Alpha Iota Laurie Alfred Melissa Anderson Jamie Belknap Anita Cook Tracy Glenn Gigi Goates Gena Goff Julie Goodgame Lisa Greene Christy Haas Manuela Henning Nancy Lanmon Helen Linford Nora Loyd Leann Beale Neely Boyd Shelly Stansbury Karen Yeary Rachel Nugent Miriam Mixon Lori Murray Leah Pate Melissa Pena Chritine Price Christie Ray Aquilia Smith Penny Smith Tamela Steele Doretta Tolar Sarah Underwood Dr. Jaynne Middleton ... Advisor Kappa Phi Omega Eddie Aleman Monty Baker Mark Bennett Jerry Bowen Val Bragg Joel Bundick Cody Caywood Monty Chapman Mark Corneilson Stacy Dubois Derrick Formby David Fostor Michael Guevara Greg Haseloff Steven Hatfield Brad Higbee John Hogan Brien Jones Jay Ledford James Lee Dan Lewis James Mantooth Shawn McCloskey Jerry Melson Mark Mullino Neil Patel Steve Post E. C. Ragland Craig Sladek Brad Stater Robert Thornburg Tim Tobey Mark Tolar John Tucker Lynn Turner Tracy Ward Nick Watts Ale West Larry Wheeler Terry Whitcher Greg Yarbrough OFFICERS President — Craig Slakdek Vice President — Joel Bundick Secretary — Michael Guevara Treasurer — Mark Bennett Chaplain — Larry Wheeler Pledge Captain — Tracy Wheeler Social Chairman — Mark Mullino Intramural Chairman — Steven Hatfield Sing Chairman — Robert Thornburg SPONSORS Dr. Larry McGraw Dr. Paul Sorrels SWEETHEARTS Shanna Ayers Kathlenn Johnston Delta Chi Epsilon Pi Alpha Karen Berry Dee Cajiuat Joy Cole Nancy Corley Nancy Cronier Terese Dawson Shcrma Driggers Cara Eyler Becky Ford Stephanie Goad Mychel Jordan Jill Leach Jana Montya Shery Smith OFFICERS President — Dee Cajiuat 1st Vice President — Stephanie Goad 2nd Vice President — Sherma Driggers Secretary — Nancy Cronier Treasurer — Karen Berry Chaplain — Cara Eyler Social Rush — Mychel Jordan Historian Alumni Relations — Terese Dawson Parliamentarian — Sherry Smith SPONSORS Dr. B. W. Aston Dr. Bertie Kingore BEAUS Peter Bowen Bill Dowdy -Organizations Alpha Kappa Psi -o executiv_ecoui Kelly Q“'nnson Bruce Allen Cindec Davis LaVoyce Capps Carol Burrow Alexis Albright Dawn Mitchell Brent Payton Todd Carlson Bruce Shatney ISat Girls Latin American Club Rodeo Club Sigma Tau Delta HSU Chorale hi a Delta PI Sponsor National Student Speech' Language Hearing Association Patti Faringer Grace Gibson Cara Eyler Kristi Masters Celeste Cartrite Roger Steckly Kappa Delta Plii HSU BRONCO 1907-1987 window to the past. life on the Forty Aci «asrernrded in ® page after page of campus activity. masterpiece failed to materialize, an attempt was clearly made to capture the The name Bronco soon became Athletics HSU SPORTS, COWBOY STYLE! «� ■ J Arredondo a hit I- in second season For the fun of it . . . 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Only a few of the many who will serve this fine U is fitting for such dedicated servants of the University to be recognized here in the Bronco as an inspiration to the students of today and the THE PRESIDENT I r FIAAACIAF AFFAIRS -------------------------------------------------------------------------—------------------------------------------- - ST!� Mr. Dick Danford Golf Coach COLLEGE OE ARTS AM� SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF ART DEPARTMENT OE COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH department of foreign languages DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY SCIENCE LTC Edwarcy Leach CPT Ralph NichoIs DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAE SCIENCE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY — department of theatre DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY DEPARTMENT OE MATHEMATICS K= FAIR LEIGH DICKINSON RESEARCH CENTER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE F — IRVIN SCHOOL OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OE SPECIAL EDUCATION Dr. BeverlyPetch DEPARTMENT OF COUNSELING HUMAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAE EDUCATION RECREATION . RICHARDSON LIBRARY Epilogue