Howard Payne College - Lasso Yearbook (Brownwood, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 180 of the 1978 volume:

LASSO 1978 Volume 65, Number 1 Howard Payne University Brownwood, Texas 76801 flu m Lasso Dedicated To Dr. Bill The 1978 Lasso is dedicated to Allen Billy Crider—Dr. Bill Crider— a man whose interests range from formal English scholarship to detective mystery, science fiction, rock and roll, and jogging—a man with a dry humor and personable teaching methods—a teacher who is a friend to students and to the student publications. Head of the Department of Eng- lish, Journalism, and Modern Lan- guages, Dr. Crider also is serving his first year as acting chairman of the Division of Humanities. He holds the bachelor of arts and doctor of philosophy degrees from the University of Texas at Austin, and the master of arts degree from North Texas State University, all in English. He was named an Out- standing Young Man of America in 1976 and 1977, and an Outstand- ing Educator in 1976. He holds Crider membership in a number of profes- sional English organizations and frequently publishes articles and presents programs in the fields of his specialties. In student affairs, he is sponsor of the Howard Payne chapter of Alpha Chi national honor society for juniors and seniors, and is a mem- ber of the Student Publications Board. “Just hangin’ in there. . —Campus Life Summer Melts Into Fall Summer passed quickly in a hazy succession of days. Students spent the three months at work or play all regroup into the Howard Payne stu- dent body for the fall semester. Anita Bryant, noted performer and Christian crusader was welcomed with open arms by the community of Brownwood as she sang her songs of liberty and inspiration at Cen Tex Stadium. In preparation for the long planned institute of Christianity, houses along Center fully removed. The tennis courts received a face lift and general overhaul, providing attractive facili- ties for returning tennis fans and the opportunity for the formation of a tennis team. Cheerleaders went to SMU for the annual yell leader camp and returned waving spirit- stick awards and bouncing with enthusiasm and some dubious yells. HPU and a flag corp from New York held a flag camp for high schools, coaching them in the bas- ics at Coggin Park. Dr. and Mrs. Brooks, and a group of friends of the University toured in Europe, and Dr. Clarence Kincaid from Texas Tech University led a water- color workshop sponsored by the Art Department. Winding to a close, summer activities were replaced by into the pep rally. (2) Mike Robinson, a football player, can't seem to get enough (3) Craig Smith takes his after- (4) The tennis courts were reno- (5) A typical Rejex room. (6) Anita Bryant inspires Brown- wood with her songs. (7) Flag camp proved to be ben- eficial to high school flag carriers. (8) Billy Farmer is caught doing the same thing twice. (9) Tim Samples and Pam Hart J O) Pam°lBroussard PKayla Yoas, 6 Ce Campus Life 7 Christmas Preparations Highlight Dorm Activites T’was the week before finals, and all through the girls' dorms Sid and Taylor men filled the halls with their humor and charms.” Jennings and Veda Hodge Halls celebrated the holiday season with open house. Doors were decorated with sayings like, Peace on Earth,” “Feliz Navidad,” and “Merry Christmas Bert and Ernie.” The best floor award went to a third-time consecutive winner, 4th floor Jennings, with Heaven on Fourth Floor.” Each woman made an angel colored in chalk pastels depicting herself. SUB provided a donkey basketball game as winter entertainment and students again struggled through finals anticipating the month-long Christmas vacation. (1) One student slumps over afternoon studies. (2) Door decorations adorned every hall awaiting the judges. (3) Laurel Sparks entertains a visitor during open house. (4) Candy Snyder has difficulty with the rebound during the SUB donkey basketball game. (5) Lectures sometimes dragged as promise of a holiday hung in the (6) Open house sparks Howard Payne Celebrates Heritage 10 Car tion. Those endless chapel sessions in Mims Auditorium will, someday, bring a hesitant smile. And assuredly, the times we, as fresh- men, received our beanies from her the mud, will live forever in our memories. The comfort and beauty of the Newman building was appreciated —although those cushioned chairs often tempted students to sleep instead of study. History became reality through the Academy's peri- odical room, and Douglas MacA- rthur will continue to march through our years, dressed in vari- ous meaningful costumes. Like the ivy that clings to Old ain, we need to cling to memorii this place, because it was this ace that changed our lives. (1) Freedom Fountain (2) Walker Memorial Library (3) Old Main (4) The s an ivy shrouded wine (5) The Physic Building. (6) The Dougla Academy of Freedom CHARLES DAVIS Associate Professor of Business Coordinator of Accounting Depart School Of Business Campus Life 13 EWART PHILLIPS Associate Professor of Modern Languages BILL CRIDER Professor of English Chairman, Division of Humanities Head, Department of English, Journalism and Modern Languages TESSICA MARTIN Assistant Professor of English and Sponsor of Student Publications Campus Life JACK STANFORD Professor of Biology DANNY STEPHENSON Professor of Chemistry Chairman, Division of Science and Mathematics Head, Department of Physical Sciences MARIE GRAMANN Assistant Professor of Geology HOWARD 0. DAVIS Associate Professor of Division Of Science And Mathematics 16 Campus Life ROBERT L. SARTAIN Professor of Mathematics Head, Department of Mathematics HAL BURNS LANE, JR. Associate Professor of Mathematics EDWARD ROTH Assistant Professor of Biology GEORGE A. GRIMM Professor of Chemistry Campus life 17 - DEAN SLAYTON Assisant Professor of Physical Education Director of Intercollegiate Athletics 20 Campus Life WILLIS L NICKLAS Assistant Professor of Education WAYNE RATHKE Instructor of Physical Education BOB LAWSON DERRYBERRY Assistant Professor of Physical Education PENNY TONGATE School Of Assistant Professor of Education Education WALKER MEMORIAL LIBRARY HOWARD PAYNE UNIVERSITY Campus Life 21 School Of Social Sciences MONTIE A. CAMPBELL Assistant Professor of Psychology WILLIAM C. ROBBINS Professor of Psychology Dean, School of Social Sciences Head, Department of Psychology Division Of Fine Arts CHARLES STEWART Professor of Art Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Head, Department of Art EUELH. BELCHER, JR. Professor of Music PAULINE A. HOOK Assistant Professor of Speech and Hearing Therapy SARA BAKER Assistant Professor of Music 26 Campus Life GEORGE BAKER Professor of Music Chairman, Division of Fine Arts Head, Department of Music DAVID KEITH Assistant Professor of Director of Choirs Frats Engage In Fall Activities In an era when rumor had it that sororities and fraternities were dying out in colleges, HPU societies remained strong. APO sponsored its semesterly coffee house ice- breaker with Danny Willingham as its traditional emcee. Circle K and Delta Chi Rho collaborated to run the Jerry Lewis telethon for the Brownwood area at KBWD for 24 straight hours. Phi Mu Alpha and Delta Omicron planned and prac- ticed for their fall variety show. Sigma Alpha Sigma and DOC, along with the others, prepared for their fall pledge classes. Delta Chi Rho, however, bowed out of a fall pledge class because of an already abun- (1) Phi Mu Alpha members Rick Turner and James Wilson pay close 3 (2),(3),(4)3Delta Chi Rho and Cir- cle K members participate in the telethon. Campus Life 27 Oak Ridge Boys Thrill Roundup Crowd Call it whatever you like, but freshman initiation for 1977 began with a new twist—a concert by the country vocal group, the Oak Ridge Boys. What followed the concert, better known as freshman roundup, was almost anticlimactic after the show put on by the Oak Ridge Boys. Most of the females on campus fell in love with at least one of the quartet. The most popu- lar was the bass singer, who hit notes so low that the bal- cony vibrated. The group also endeared themselves to the crowd by wearing beanies and getting into the spirit of freshman initiation. Because there was an abundance of mud, stolen water- melons did not dampen the mood of the upperclassmen too much. Most of the area between Winebrenner and Mims Auditorium was the traditional mud puddle. To prevent initiation from dying out or being discontin- ued, a freshman initiation committee headed by Rex Cameron revised some of the rules and suggested new traditions. These ''new'' traditions were Sundays as beanies off day,” the marching of freshmen men to the girls' dorms every Thursday night for serenades, and freshmen sitting together at the first home football game. Of course, there were the old traditions such as fresh- men carrying trays, freshmen girls answering the phones in the dorms, dress up days and switchout day. (1) Donna Clark screams at Eva Gutierrez while she is doing button-ups. (2) The Oak Ridge Boys plus beanies entertain the initi- (3) Freshman” Harvey Patterson makes a typical (4) Brian Holt, freshman, thinks about one of the better moments of initiation. (6) Slime” Pete Brown, Pam Broussard, Donna Clark and Gaye Felder sing the alma mater. (7) The favorite” Oak Ridge Boy, the bass singer, plays the tambourine. (8) Penny Mayo is proof that upperclassmen get muddy on roundup night. (9) The lead singer of the Oak Ridge Boys concen- trates on the guitar. (10) Buddy Wilson shows his exasperation at being dressed up on switchout day. Campus Life 29 Slime Just Love ‘Fun’ Activities Initiation is a time for fun and games. Sept. 17 the freshmen cleaned the H-Pond, had a picnic, and sat together at the football game. The H-Pond cleaning was probably the least enjoyable of the three events, but the picnic was fun as the fresh- men ate, played games, and elected their new cheer- leaders, Eva Gutierrez and Tim Doyal. The first home football game gave the class members a chance to sit together and display their spirit. They outyelled the upperclassmen several times because the upperclassmen would not attempt to yell. They also had to do button-ups and each lose one shoe, which they retrieved after the game. The Tug-of-War between freshmen and upperclass- men was Sept. 26, but the freshmen lost. Probably the freshmen’s most favorite day of all dur- ing initiation was switchout day. For 24 hours, freshmen got to be upperclassmen, and the freshmen tried in this ■T £ VjI % i - t ,.4 ' one day to retaliate for everything that had happened to them for the past four weeks. But upperclassmen have long memories, and they didn't let freshmen live an easy life after switchout day. October 1, as soon as the final gun sounded in the football game between HPU and Southwest Texas State, freshman initiation ended for the class of 1981. And were they glad! (1) Linda Crawford and Kim Capps wait for their turn in the three-legged race during the freshman picnic. (2) At the first home football game against Texas Lutheran College Sept. 17, the freshmen sit together as (3) Upperclassmen sometimes wear strange garb on switchout day. 30 Campus Life Parade, Game Highlight HC Day weekend began with the presentation of the Queen and court in Friday’s chapel service. In an impressive multimedia slide presentation, Anna Hotte was presented Queen and Cindy Taylor her princess from a court of six girls. Freshmen beat the drums until the 2 p.m. kickoff for the football game in which HPU lost to Abilene Christian in the first Homecoming loss in years. (1) Dr. Sartain rides his unicycle in the parade. (2) Freshmen beat the drums in a pickup along the parade route. (3) Dr. Brooks presents a bou- quet to the queen. (4) Circle K travels in style. (5) Delta Chi Rho escorts their (6) Sigma Alpha Sigma rides amid balloons. (7) Anna is presented on the field. (8) Anna Hotte, Homecoming (9) Jackets get instructions. (10) Cindy Taylor is presented Campus Life 33 Bittersweet Romance In Old South Gaylord And Magnolia Head Cast Of “Showboat” Musical The HPU music department performed Showboat” (2) Rick Turner as Gaylord, for the '77 fall musical. The story involves the stormy (3) Kit Newman as Magnolia, romance of a young, innocent Magnolia Hawkes, (4) Clark Sherman as Julie’s wayward husband, Steve daughter of the Showboat's owner, and a river gambler Gaylord Ravenau, as well as the background romance of Julie Dozier and Steve Baker, the Showboat’s stars. When Magnolia and Gaylord marry and go away, Gaylord begins gambling again and finally, having gambled away their savings, leaves Magnolia for her own sake. Years later he meets Julie, whose own marriage came to a bad end. She tells him about Magnolia and their daughter whom he has never seen. Gaylord returns to the riverboat to find a wife and daughter who have been awaiting his return. (1) Gaylord sings a love song to Magnolia. Baker, worries at the sheriff’s arrival. (5) Lori Nix and Les Cole were two of the riverboat dancers. (6) People gather at the Riverboat and sing Old Man (7) The dance team of Schultz and Schultz, played by Billy Ingals and Paula Maness, perform. (8) Paula Maness sings to the ladies at the riverboat. (9) The riverboat dancers perform with Ellie. (10) Captain Andy played by Kirby Sutterfield, sings to the crowd. 34 Campus Life 36 Campus Lif “When You Cornin’ Back, Red Ryder?’’ Closed Fall Season The setting fortheHPU drama department's late November production of When you Cornin’ Back, Red Ryder?” was a southern New Mexico diner in the late 1960's. The two-act play by Mark Medoff centered around the events of a particular day, which lead to the departure of Stephen, alias Red Ryder, a diner employee. The cast, under the direction of Dr. Roy Ambrester and assistant director Lynda Franklyn, included Doug Me Larry as Stephen, Sandie Kemp as Angel, Weldon Kilburn as Lyle, Robert White as Clark, Sharon Kaye Garner as Clarisse, Mike Chaddock as Richard, Bruce Ross as Teddy, and Lynda Franklyn as Cheryl. (1) Red Ryder tells Angel he (2) Teddy threatens to break the (3) Cheryl and Teddy order the house speciality. (4) Teddy ties up everyone in the (5) Teddy makes fun of Clarisse. (6) Teddy ridicules Red Ryder. Campus Life 37 Intramurals Spice HP Night Life Intramurals—the game in which the frustrated athlete can excel— started with flag football in September and October. Three women's teams and twelve men’s teams took the field in a game that is supposed to be non- contact, but, as those players with sprained ankles, skinned elbows, game sometimes gets rough. In the women's division, the Chumps won over the Fejex and Unicas. The men's winner was the Rejex The intramural program, under the direction of Coach James Hamilton and student assistants Ramona Popplewell and James Williams, also had a volleyball league in November and December. (1) The Chumps huddle on the sideline before the opening kickoff. (2) Sue Straley of the Chumps tries to evade a Unica tackier. (3) A Squirrel runner gets his flag pulled by a Son of Thunder defender. (4) The Rejex live up to their name by dressing up” fora game. 38 Campus Lif Sports 39 40 Sports Thomas replaced Hamilton at the quarterback spot, after an injury to Hamil- ton’s shoulder. Thomas did a good job leading the Jacket offense, and Thomas, himself, scored on the last play of the game to help end the scoring for the night. The extra point try was no good and the game ended with How- ard Payne on the long end of the rope by a score of 30-7. The defense also played well as linebackers Jerry Creel and Paul Talbert led the Jacket charge with 10 solo tackles each. Defensive end Scott Murray contributed with nine individual stops respectively. (1) Roger White (70) and company illustrate the art of gang tackling. (2) Larry Nelson takes a rest. (3) Tailback, Willie Phea finds daylight on the left side of the Texas Lutheran line in the process of a 59-yard scamper. (4) Line- backer Jerry Creel calls out the defensive formation on the next play. (5) Sec- ondary man Joe Burns makes sure that the referee has no doubt about who recovered the fumbled pigskin. (6) Quarterback Alan Hamilton watches intently as his aerial finds its target. (7) Scott Murray holds three more points to the Jacket lead. (8) Who says touchdowns aren't fun? (9) Defensive end Scott Murray makes one of his nine individual tackles against T.L.C. (10) Jacket line hangs tough. Offensive Concentration, Defensive Determination Combine For Winner 42 Sports Sports 43 ftWjd A pre-season poll indicated the key to a successful gridiron year for Howard Payne: “If a quarterback search proves fruitful. Dean Slayton can plan on improving last The search was successful, but after successive injuries wiped out the first and second string quarterbacks, the season went down the drain as the Yellow Jackets lost seven straight games. They didn't even manage to scratch out wins over LSC basement peers S.F. Austin and Sam Houston State. The 1977 team was a young team with potential. That potential was exhibited in the season opener against East Central Oklahoma State. The Jackets claimed more first downs and outgained the Tigers in yardage 366-306, but lost the game 29-27 after trailing at half-time 26-14. The Jackets crushed old foe Texas Lutheran 30-7 in Howard Payne's home opener. The Bulldogs entered the game definite favorites and defending NAIA Division II national champions. A 17 point first quarter was all the Jackets needed as Howard Payne accumulated 304 yards while limiting the Lutherans to 201. Eastern New Mexico proved to be the last win of the season for the Yellow Jackets. Using a tight defense, HP won 20-3 after trailing 3-0 through the middle of the third Touchdown drives of 73,46 and 93 yards lifted the Jackets over the Greyhounds. With two wins registered in three outings, the Yellow Jackets blew the 1977 conference race sky high, losing game after game. The final game of the season came against arch-rival Abilene Christian. The Wildcats, playing for a share of the LSC title and a playoff berth, fell behind 24-7 at halftime. The Jackets were encouraged by the frenzied cheering of an enthusiastic homecoming crowd. The second half was a different story. ACU, not to be denied the right to represent the conference in the NAIA playoffs, left the Jackets behind, winning 42-24. For the Jackets it was a was the case last year, kept the team from posing any challenge to the LSC title. ■O CD o s_ Q. O C0 CO O -3 CO Sports 45 46 Sports Yell Leaders And Stinger Boost Spirit Sports 47 Volleyball Team Plays Winning Season 48 Sports Team members this year are captain Carmen Amons, whom coach Campbell called our strongest spiker.” Another spiker for the team is Vera Davis. Specialists in spikes, blocks, and dinks are Melinda Venable, Brenda Hatfield, and Cindy Goostree. Miki Mieth and Debbie Perkins serve as setters. Rounding out the team is Mary Luthy, wh (1) The team takes a brief rest between games. (2) Miki Mieth sets the ball up for a play. (3) Front Row (L-R): Sandy Mer- sereau, trainer; Miki Mieth; Coach Joyce Campbell; Mary Luthy; Peggy George, manager. Back Row, Deb- bie Perkins, Melinda Venable, Vera Davis, Brenda Hatfield, Carmen Amons, Cindy Goostree. (4) Spiking Jackets rush onto the Sports 49 50 Sports (1) One Jacket spiker covers the net with a smash. (2) Vera Davis returns the volley. (3) Coach Campbell delivers some pre-game strategy. (4) Carmen Amons leaps for the ball. (5) Melinda Venable moves to set up the ball. (6) Miki Mieth lunges to hit the ball. Sports 51 52 Sports “Give us a ‘sheer’...” —Honors Honors 53 Anna Hotte Chosen Senior LASSO Beauty Laura Smith, Roxann Moore, Esther Saavedra Named Runners-Up 54 Honors Andrea Akins Named Junior LASSO Beauty Priscilla Johnson, Candy Snyder, Teri Timberlake Chosen Runners-Up Honors 55 Penny Mayo Named Sophomore LASSO Beauty Lisa Pike, Laurel Sparks, Denise Danz Chosen Runners-Up 56 Honors Delisa Daniel Chosen Freshman LASSO Beauty Vera Davis, Eva Gutierrez, Carol Bailey Named Runners-Up Honors 57 58 Honors Clark, Caraballo named Mr. and Miss HPU. Donna Clark, a senior from Orange, Calif., and Tony Caraballo, a senior from Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, were selected Mr. and Miss HPU for 1978. Donna was chosen Friendliest Freshman, served as sophomore class secretary and on the BSU executive council in 1975-76. She was also chosen Friendliest Upperclassmen and held a position on the Interorganizational Council Review Board for two years. She was senior class president and she served in the Student Senate for two years. She has also served on the President's Advisory Council and as chairman of the Homecoming committee. Her senior year, Donna was nominated senior class favorite. Friendliest Upperclassman, and Homecoming Queen. She was named to Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. Mr. HPU, Tony Caraballo, a Spanish major and sociology minor, was president of the International Club three years; a member of the BSU executive council two years; the Stinger mascot two years; senior class vice president; a member of Student Foundation, IOC and IOC Review Board; a class favorite nominee three years; Friendliest Upperclassman nominee three years; a member of Alpha Phi Omega; APO historian and APO corresponding secretary. He was elected Friendliest Upperclassman his junior year. Anna Hotte, Harvey Patterson selected friendliest upperclassmen 60 Honors Donna Danz, Gary Gramling Selected Friendliest Freshmen Honors 61 Laura Smith And Bobby Wilson Selected Senior Favorites Pam Broussard And Luke Reynolds Chosen By Juniors Student Body Selects Class Representatives 62 He Anna Hotte Chosen HC Queen Anna Hotte (1), senior elemen- tary education major from Austin, was 1977 Homecoming Queen, with Cindy Taylor (2), senior secre- tarial science major from Fort Worth, as Princess. Other court members were Pam Broussard (3), junior, physical edu- cation, Carrollton; Laura Smith (4), senior, physical education. New Braunfels; Donna Clark (5), senior, secondary education. Orange, Calif.; and Terri Timberlake (6), junior, elementary education, Aus- 64 Honors 65 Brooks Serves Fifth Year As President Dr. Roger L. Brooks, Howard Payne’s fourteenth president, began his term on October 20, 1973. He came to the university from East Texas State where he served as dean of the college of liberal and fine arts. He succeeded Dr. Guy D. Newman, who had served as How- ard Payne president since 1955. Dr. Brooks received his bachelor of arts degree in 1949 from Baylor University, and he received his master of arts degree a year later from the University of Illinois. In 1950 he received his doctor of phi- losophy degree from the University of Colorado in Boulder. Dr. Brooks periodically addressed chapel through the year, usually to commend a particular student sector for outstanding achievement. He also discussed problems with students during the administrations’ open forum chap- els. The president maintained an advisory council comprised of stu- dents who advised and talked with him about questions concerning student life on campus. He and Mrs. Brooks conducted a summer (1) The activities of Howard Payne university are directed from within Dr. Brooks’ office. (2) Dr. and Mrs. Brooks wel- comed many freshmen to the uni- versity at the President’s Reception held in their home. Trustees Provide Service And Leadership mm Newman Is Goodwill Ambassador “Big Three” Hold The Fort Down! Don Jackson (1), appointed this year as vice-president of academic affairs, had been academic dean three years. He holds a bachelor of science degree in biology from Lamar State College of Technology and a master of science degree from Stephen F. Austin State University. At Lamar State College, Mr. Jackson was named Teacher of Tomorrow. Mr. Jackson studied art at Howard Payne during the fall semester, and now considers himself an “amateur artist.” Harold Preston (2), serves in the capacity of vice-president of fiscal affairs at Howard Payne. Mr. Preston was graduated from Hardin-Simmons University, where he was a member of the Business Club and played on the golf team. Although Mr. Preston still plays golf occasionally, he spends most of his free time with his wife, Susan, and his two boys, Matt and Ben. James B. Franklin (3), serves as vice-president of development. He is a 1950 graduate of Howard Payne and received a master of religious education degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Mr. Franklin enjoys writing poetry. Several of his poems and articles have been published in the Baptist Standard, Union Gospel Press, and the King's Business. 69 Administrative Staff Mans Major Offices Carolyn Eaves, Head Librarian George Hine, Director of Public Relations Ken Jinks, Director of Admissions Counselors Maxine Law, Circulation Librarian E. B. Myre, Dean of Students Betty Nance, Catalog Librarian Sherry Porter, Periodicals Librarian Bennett Ragsdale, Director of Admissions and Records Pat Rawlings, Director of Instructional Services Corrine Shields, Reference Librarian Todd Thompson, Admissions Counselor Joe Timmons, Director of Continuing Education Cheryl Wilson, Assistant Dean of Students Dr. Leon Woods, Director of Alumni Affairs Staff Serves School Through Internal Means Ruth Anders, Business Office Donna Campbell, Dean of Students Office W. T. Canon,Farm Manager Nicola Cawyer, Admissions and Records Maxine Clemons, President’s Office Joann Conner, Public Relations Lollie Daniel, Afternoon Switchboard Operator Betty Ann Fudge, Academy of Freedom Library Lillian Gandy, Veda Hodge Dorm Director Marie Garner, Post Office Bonnie Goree, Admissions and Records Dorothy Goodnight, Business Office Grace Gray, Business Office Wanda Greer, Alumni Office Pat Hailey, Development Vice President’s Office Administration Campus personnel performed essential jobs with little recognition. Some of these workers were: (1) Maintenance employees (L-R) Bill Wadley, Jack Streckert, Dan Nix, W. H. Mitchell, Alton Richardson, A. C. Stewart, Ernest Ludlow, Frank Murphy, Bob Riley, Edward Kyle, and Bennie McGlothlin; (2) director Al Watkins; (3) and (4) bus drivers Lee Ketcham and Horace McDearmon and (5) Alene Horne, maintenance Other employees were (6) maintenance helpers (L-R) Stanley Coleman, Brian Donahoo, Robert Boyd, Samuel Cerda, John Bender, Randal Perry, John Allgood, Brian Holt, (back row) Greg McGregor, Rick Cain, Phil Howard; (7) Wilber Kenne, director of food services, (8) Veda cafeteria (L-R) Mark Little, Alma Sledge, Doris Morris, Eloise Mullins, (2nd row) Vicki Barnes, Grace McClung, Mitzi Thixton, Shirley Touckstone, (3rd row) Ruby Collier, C. V. Pierce, Ed Jenkins, James Schumann, Richard Banks, Wilbur Kenne; (9) Joyce Isbell, Veda dorm; (10) Sid personnel Joyce Isbell, Nell Banks, Lydia Leach, Glen Stuart, John Langford, James Stickney, Willie Sewell, (seated) Mildred Fisher, Maurine McCurdy, Jocia Modawell, Debbie Stickney, Beth Hitchcock, Sylvia Saddler, Berniece Hart; and (11) David Sloan. “What can I say. . —People 74 People James V. Bergen, Soph Carla Bergman, Jr. Lindsay Bergstrom, Jr. People 75 76 People People 78 People Mary Dudley, Soph. William G. Dunlap, Jr. Deborah I. Dunn, Sr. Patricia A. DuvaM, Sr. Wealthy M. Edwards, Wesley D. Evans, Fr. BillyJ. Farmer, Jr. Kimberly D. Fikes, F Shery L. Fowlkes, Soph. Michael W. Franell, Fr, Sophomore Class Officers: (top row, L to R) Phil Moore, Bruce Welch, (bottom) Tim Samples, Juanell Watts, Lee Rushing, Martha Long, Dale Edens. People sate 3-SI it pictured. Dr. Willis Nicklaus. 80 People Judy3ET Gr eg o ry , J r Mark K. Gregory, Jr. sascj? Paul R. Grizzle, Jr. Patricia G. Grogan, Jr. Debra J. Groth, Sr. Anastacio Z. Guevara, Linna L. Gulick, Fr. Danny A. Gutierrez, Hueland H. Hale, Soph. Terri L. Hallford, Sr. A?anCD.LHamTton,CFr.F Gary Hammock, Sr. Elizabeth A. Hard, Richard Hardin Sr David C. Harp, Jr. Daniel N. Hartt, Fr. Linda J. Hatchett, Sr. Ralph T. Hatchett, Jr. People 81 82 People People 83 Gordon H. Lockett, Cynthia A. Mabr RandeIMJVIack Kathf D. Magee! Jwry D. Mahan, Soph. Carlton 'l nnf'Soph. People 85 86 People People 87 Michael D. O'Bryan, Fr. Jeri L. O'Bryant, Fr. Jeffrey BX) le, Soph. Vincent B. Ornelas, Jr. Gabriel M. Perez, Fr. Ricky D. Pharoah, Jr. 88 People People 89 Kenneth B. Rinehart, Cynthia S. Roark John E. Roberts Mary E. Roberts, Soph Michael G. Roberts, Fr Murray C. Roberts, Jr Delmda R. Roby, Soph. Candis M. Rodgers, Sr. Elizabeth A. Rodriguez, Cynthia A. Rutland, Durward L. Ruthland, Carolyn R. Rutledge, Michael S. Sabo, S Michael A. SanchezJ 90 People Alysbelle V. Shero, Jr. Cheryl A, Shiplett, Randy W. Shiplett, Jr. Ronald N.Shipp,_Fr. Robert B. Shores, Jr. Phillip A. Sirois, Soph. Joella B. Skaggs, Jr. People 92 People People 93 94 People Dple 95 LASSO 1978 Volume 65, Number 2 Spring Semester 1 Weekend sleep-ins came to an expected halt for students as the spring semester inevitably rolled along after a prolonged Christmas break. Students on crutches and with enviable “snowburns testi- fied to the numerous ski trips to Red River Valley and Sante Fe (1) The steeples and the flag at the Academy are silhouetted against the sun. (2) A prankster on the steps of Mims was always a welcome sight as students entered for chapel. (3) Brian Allbritton, San Antonio freshman, takes a break from classes in the comfort of his room. (4) “New Hope” a contemporary Christian gospel group sponsored by Alpha Phi Omega played before an appreciative evening crowd. (5) Mike O'Bryan, Livingston freshman, expresses his senti- ments after one of those days.” (6) The J. Howard Memorial Tow- ers were dedicated in early May, bringing a visit from Dr. Veda Hodge, HPU trustee president and wife of the late Dr. J. Howard (7) Grant Teaff, Baylor University coach, converses with HPU Coach Dean Slayton in the lobby at Mims. Teaff was a part of SUB’s spring programming. (8) The University's stage band performed during the barbeque for the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association in Riverside Park in (9) Jose Esquivel and Frank Lopez watch an early evening intra- mural softball game at Sportsman's (10) Being a Howard Payne stu- dent means volunteering for the many music activities the BSU sponsors. A Dream Begins to Come True. . . “There’s no business like show business. . —Campus Life Ml Second Semester Students 6 Car Third annual Shakespeare Festival National Shakespeare Company Performs Shakespeare Festival was high- lighted by an appearance of the National Shakespeare Company and its production of “As you Like Attended by a healthy crowd in Mims Auditorium, the enchanting comedy settled in the forest of Arden, prompted sporadic out- bursts of laughter from the appreci- Other events of Shakespeare Week included an appearance by of the English department at Mis- sissippi College. Pittman initiated the salute to England’s most famous writer while he was depart- Donning authentic Elizabethan costume, Pittman lectured on the background of As You Like It” the night before the performance. Dr. Alma Lowe spoke on the his- tory of music during Shakespeare's era. Music professors John Farrell and Sara Baker sang Elizabethan tunes, and students Penny Mayo, Jan Elmore and Bobby Wilson also aided with the program. (1) Dr. Alma Lowe, distinguished professor of English, lectured on music during Shakespeare’s era. (2) Dr. George Pittman, initiator of the university's Shakespeare Festival, discusses aspects of the English writer’s play As You Like (3) The National Shakespeare Company appeared during the fes- tival and performed before an appreciative crowd. (4) Dr. Pittman, head of the Eng- lish department at Mississippi Col- lege, returned to Howard Payne to give a lecture on Shakespeare. (5) The official emblem of the National Shakespeare Company was seen around campus advertis- ing the drama. i Life ‘‘An Evening With Eudora Weldy” Directed by Dr. Roy Ambrester, An Evening with Eudora Weldy was presented in conjunction with the Fine Arts Fortnight. (1) Rachel Beauchamp shows Sharon Kaye Garner just exactly how it is done. (2) Take that! (3) Dr. Ambrester, Joylynn Wil- liams, Sharon Kay Garner and Rachel Beauchamp talk things Campus Life 9 Second annual Fine Arts Fortnight The second annual Fine Arts Fortnight, April 16-29, brought big town finery to a small city. The brainchild of Dr. Charles Stewart, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Fortnight has grown to include an event nearly every night. The art faculty. Dr. Stewart, Mrs. Maurine Stewart, Mrs. Eloise Trigg and Mrs. Ann Abdias, were fea- tured in an art exhibit running the length of the Fortnight. Music professors Dr. George Baker, head of the department. Dr. Euel Belcher, Mrs. Sara Baker, David Keith and John Farrell also participated. The A Cappella choir, and the university’s jazz ensemble per- formed. David Keith led the choir in a joint performance with the Texas Little Symphony based in Fort Big city finery comes 10 Campus Life to a small Texas city in the drama production directed by Dr, Roy Ambrester and entitled An Evening with Eudora Welty. (3) Mary Beth Caffey plays with the symphonic band. (4) Dr. George Baker, head of the Music department, Mrs. Sara Baker and Dr. Euel Belcher gave faculty recitals. (5) Wes Strickland, senior A Cap- pella Choir member, practices for an appearance with the Texas Little Symphony. (6) Eloise Trigg, art professor, had some of her work exhibited in the university’s gallery during the Fortnight. (7) Mrs. Maurine Stewart works on a sculpture of a dog. (8) John Ferrell, music professor, gave a faculty recital and per- formed with the Music Depart- ment’s woodwind ensemble. Campus Life Howard Payne Hosts TIPA The 56th annual Texas Intercol- legiate Press Association conven- tion, April 6-8, was sponsored on campus by Pi Chi, the student press club, and the Publications Department of HPU. The conven- tion was a fast-paced three-day affair consisting of seminars, ban- quets, and heavy campaigning for the Association offices. Mede Nix, managing editor of the Yellow Jacket, was elected vice president of TIPA for 1978-79 during the business session. (1) TIPA members enjoy a barbe- que dinner at Riverside Park. (2) Don Jackson, vice president of academic affairs of HPU, wel- comes TIPA members to the Advi- sor-of-the-Year banquet. (3) Delana Oberdier, art director for Newsfoto Yearbooks, led a sem- (4) lola Johnson, WFFA-TV news- caster, discusses advantages of electronic media. (5) Bill Celis, Mede Nix, Marci Freeman and Kim Capps are caught taking a much needed pause that refreshes. 12 Campus Life Seniors Present “Last Annual Senior Take-off Day” A rumor about the change in chapel format left many people with the impression that after this year there would be no more secular chapels. For this reason, the Senior Class adopted The Last Annual Senior Take-Off Day as the theme for its show. The program was a series of rib-tickling skits in which the seniors imitated campus per- sonalities. A slide presentation at the end about the last four years (1) Staff members sitting in on Student Forum are Jerry Hartt, Bob Gooding, Bobby Broyles, Jim Ryan, Jimmy Gates and Donna Clark. (2) Dr. Roger Brooks, played by Jimmy Gates, greets the audience in Mims. (3) Terry Clodfelter acting as Officer Fred Pirkle gives the stu- dents a very serious talk. (4) Bruce Peterson played by Rick Carr descends from the Chapel— Still Required At HPU To go or not to go. Many students found themselves struggling with this question every Monday, Wed- nesday, and Friday at 11 a.m. For some the decision was simple and the chapel checkers roll sheets were a testimony. Others, however, went ahead and endured the pro- grams; some of which weren't so bad after all! (1) BSU Executive Council spon- sors its annual chapel show, (2) Two members of National Shakespeare Company perform a scene from As You Like It . (3) World Hunger Relief from Waco performed in an effort to raise money to combat world hun- (4) Renaissance, a Christian musical group, performed a variety of songs and puppet skits. Campus Life “Nobody does it better. . —Honors Who’s Who in American College and Universities Lori Adams is a prac- tical theology major, accounting minor from Hurst. She has been a member of Gamma Beta Phi, IOC and the Chapel Committee. She served as president of Alpha Chi and as a member of the IOC Review Victor H. Allcorn is a practical theology major from Olton. He is a recreation minor. Vic has been active in BSU Executive Council, SUB and Rejex. He was chosen as class favorite his sopho- more year. Diana Bridger, an Academy of Freedom major, is from San Antonio. She is a Hatton W. Sumners Scholar. She has been a member of Sigma Alpha Sigma, Gamma Beta Phi, Alpha Lambda Delta and a state school volunteer. James Keith Alexander is a music edu- cation major from Fort Worth. He has been a member of the band, stage band, brass choir ensemble and Texas Music Educators Assoc. He served as drum major for the Swinging Stinger Band. He held the offices of chaplain, vice president and president of Kappa Kappa Psi. He was selected as beau for Mu Sigma Theta. Bobby Broyles, , Cisco native is a religious education major. He has been active in BSU Executive Council and Gamma Beta Phi. He served as BSU Bible study chairman. Karen Jayroe BrOyleS from Oglesby is a secretarial science major. She has been a member of BSU, Gamma Beta Phi and Sigma Alpha Sigma. William Celis III is a journalism major, English minor from San Antonio. He has served as the editor of Yellow Jacket and edi- tor of student publications. He received awards from the Texas Intercollegiate Press Assoc. He has been active in APO and Pi Chi. Donna Elizabeth Clark is an education major, speech and English minor from 16 Honors Orange, Cal. She has been selected as friendliest upperclassman, friendliest freshman. Miss HPU and a homecoming queen nominee. She has served as Senior Class president. Junior Class president and a Sophomore Class officer. Terry Wayne Clodfelter IS a marketing major from Ridgely, Tenn. He has been active in Circle K and SUB. He has served as representive-at-large and secretary for SUB and trea- surer, chaplain and vice president for Circle K. Kenneth A. Dalton is a Bible maior his- tory minor from Graham. He has been a member of Ministerial Alli- ance, Circle K and Student Founda- tion. He served as Student Founda- tion president his senior year. Debbie Milburn Eoff from Nacona, is a second- ary education major. She has been active in Delta Chi Rho, Senate, Gamma Beta Phi, Kappa Delta Pi, BSU, TSEA and the Forensics Team. She served as Student Asso- ciation secretary and vice president for Delta Chi Rho. She placed first in persuasive speaking and first in impromptu speaking at the 1977 LCS Forensic Tournament. Robert David Gooding from Irving is a double major, Academy of Freedom and accounting. He has been a member of Student Foundation, Student Senate, IOC, SUB, Phi Mu Alpha, A Cappella Choir and Pi Gamma Mu. He served as Student Assoc, vice president, IOC presi- dent, Sophomore Class vice presi- dent, SUB parliamentarian and Phi Mu Alpha treasurer. Rickey R. Gregory from Irving is a secondary education major, physi- cal education minor. He has been a Honors 17 member of the Yellow Jacket bas- ketball team and was named to the LSC All-Academic team. Stephen Ray Graves a Bible major, Greek minor is from Southaven, Miss. He has served as BSU president. He was active in BSU, Gamma Beta Phi, and Ministerial Alliance. Jeryl Burton Hartt is an English major, phi- losophy minor from El Paso. He has been a member of the Swinging Stingers Band, the stage band. Alpha Phi Omega, Blue Key, Gamma Beta Phi and Student Assoc. He held the offices of trea- surer, recording secretary and pledge master for APO. He also served as Student Assoc, president. He was the highest ranking English major his junior year. 18 Honors Anna Hotte from Austin is an elementary education major, physical education minor. She has been active in BSU, Lady Jackets for Jesus, and Gamma Beta Phi. She was voted as friendli- est upperclassman and was the 1977 homecoming queen. Cecil O. Johnson is a voice major. business minor from Corpus Christi. He has been a member of Alpha Phi Omega, A Cappella Choir, Heritage Singers and Phi Mu Alpha. He starred in several of the musicals and was a nominee for friendliest upperclassman. Peggy Cobb Littlejohn is an Academy of Freedom major from Houston. She has been active in BSU Execu- Honors 19 tive Council, Alpha Lambda Delta, Gamma Beta Phi, TSEA, SUB, Chapel Committee, Student Per- sonal Services Committee, IOC and IOC Review Board. She has served as president of Alpha Lambda Delta, president of Kappa Delta Pi, vice president of Pi Gamma Mu and program director for the Academy of Freedom. She was a summer missionary to Japan. Ronnie Lappe, a Brownwood native is an Academy of Freedom major. He was a mem- ber of Alpha Chi. He graduated at mid-term of his senior year and began his studies at Baylor Law School. Donnie Lappe an Academy of Freedom major is from Brownwood. He was an active con- tributor to the Sting Literary Maga- zine and a member of Alpha Chi. A mid-term graduate, Donnie was accepted to Baylor Law School. Debra Ann Ornelas is an Academy of Freedom major from Brownwood. She has a second major in account- ing. She has been a member of Alpha Lambda Delta, Pi Gamma Mu and Democracy-In-Action. She is a Hatton W. Summers Scholar and she served as DIA student chair- Bruce A. Perkins is a Bible and Greek major, philoso- phy minor from Brownwood. Joe L. Riley from Mesilla Park, N.M., is a Bible major, Greek minor. He has been a mem- ber of the Swinging Stingers Band, BSU, Ministerial Alliance and Gamma Beta Phi. He has been a state school volunteer and a mem- ber of the Wyoming Mission Team. Patricia L. Smith is an Academy of Freedom major, history and sociology minor, from Hillsboro. She has been active in Gamma Beta Phi, the Academy of Freedom and Phi Gamma Mu. She served as student assistant to the director of the Academy of Free- M. Keith Thomas, a Bible major, Greek minor, is from Pasadena. He has been active in Gamma Beta Phi, BSU and Ministerial Alliance. He served as Junior Class vice president. James R. Turner from Brownwood is a practical the- ology major. He has been active in Phi Mu Alpha, Blue Key, A Cappella Choir, BSU, Ministerial Alliance, IOC and Greek Council. He has served as chief justice of the stu- dent Supreme Court, Phi Mu Alpha president, Greek Council president and A Cappella Choir president. John R. Wilson is a music education major from Charlotte. He has been a member of Blue Key, Phi Mu Alpha, Gamma Beta Phi and Rejex, He has served as drum major for the Swingin' Stingers band. Jerry L. Wood is an Academy of Freedom major, political science major and history major from Fort Worth. He has been a member of Pi Gamma Mu, Blue Key, Gamma Beta Phi, DIA and Student Senate. He served as Pi Gamma Mu president, and vice president of Blue Key. He is a Hat- ton W. Sumners Scholar and he served as the student assistant to 20 Honors Dr. Veda Hodge—A First for HPU An overflow crowd was in the Brownwood Coliseum Jan. 23 to inaugurate Dr. Veda Wells Hodge, first woman ever elected to head a board of trustees among the state's eight Baptist Colleges and universi- Dr. Hodge was a graduate and had been a long time friend of How- ard Payne. She and her husband, the late Dr, J. Howard Hodge made substantial contributions to the uni- versity. (1) Two presidents—Dr. Veda Hodge, president of the Board of Trustees, and Dr. Roger L. Brooks, president of Howard Payne. (2) Mrs. Hodge poses with Trus- tees Don Newberry and Gene Por- Honors 21 Organizations Select Beaus and Sweethearts Delta Chi Rho Anita Coronado La Hora Bautista Jim Alexander Debra McCammron Mu Sigma Theta Missions-in-Action John Thomas Sigma Alpha Sigma Honors 23 Honors Day College Of Arts And Sciences Art Award of Excellence Roxann Moore Art Award of Excellence in Art Education Carolyn Virginia Rathke Music Award Paul Carter, Jeanette Boone, Debbie Adams Presser Award Bobby Wilson Ami Woody Turner Music Award Jim Alexander Cecil Johnson Mattie Anderson Hale Scholarship English Award Patti Johnson Journalism Scholar Award William Celis III Honor Award in Chemistry John Khalil Abokhair Honor Award in Biology Donna Ryman Honor Award in Mathematics James Shelburne (1) Music award recipients are Paul Carter, Debbie Adams, Jeanette Boone, Bobby Wilson, Jim Alexander and Cecil (2) (Opposite page) Donna Ryman and John Abokhair were outstanding Science School Of Business Outstanding Student in Business Education Darlene Elizabeth Steinke Wall Street Journal Business Graduate Award Terry Wayne Clodfelter Accounting Excellence Award Vicky Collen Davila (2) Vicky Davila is the highest ranking accounting graduate. Awards Recipients School of Christianity Award of Excellence Bibl Major Award F. Timothy Racz Practical Theology Award Robert Franklin Webb Religious Education Award Dennis Lee Spire Philosophy Award Richard Mark Grace Greek Award George T. Cunningham (3) The top graduate from the School of Christianity is Bruce Perkins. School of Education Outstanding Physical Education Student Durward Rutland Lindy Howard Outstanding Intramural Athlete Jimmy Gates Terri Timberlake Most Valuable Player Awards Football: Willie Phea Basketball: James Hall Track: Willie Phea Golf: Dean Plott Women's Volleyball: Carmen Amons Women's Basketball: Lynda Crawford Tennis: David Drews (1) Physical Education awards were given to Jimmy Gates, Terri Timberlake, Dean Plott, Lynda Crawford, Willie Phea, Carmon Amons, David Drews and Lindy “We are the champions. . —Sports Sports 27 Coach Bob Derryberry's Yellow Jack- ets had quite a memorable season. HP did win the round-robin title, but fell in the finals of the LSC tournament to East that the Jackets lost to the Lions in the final game. The player of the Jackets' 24-8 sea- pergame, and nine rebounds per game earned him All-America, all-district, and all-conference selections. Although the Jackets lost in the tour- playoff because of the Jackets' round home court advantage, so for the first playoff game, the Jackets and 200 of their loyal fans traveled to San Antonio to St. Mary's University. The 200 fans kept up a roar through- out the game, annoying the St. Mary's 58-50 in a defensive struggle. Then the rematch of the year—HP to NAIA tournament in Kansas City. was dismissed so that about 750 fans could travel four hours to Commerce to the musical support, and a large crowd fieldhouse by 6 p.m., an hour and a half before game time. Impromptu pep ral- lies were held, and when ET fans finally did start arriving, they were shocked to see the Jacket throng. A shell of a band was rounded up, and the East Texas Jackets Have Successful merit Dream Is Shattered excitement that any basketball fan short, as the Lions won 76-68. But the season was much more than those two games. Sporting a new look, the Jackets were ranked nationally at the beginning of the season, and held they were the No. 9 team in the NAIA. from Texas Tech, proved to be a defen- sive wizard. The Jackets allowed the fewest points in the LSC, proof of his expertise. The non-conference schedule was a breeze as the Jackets put away Way- land Baptist, St. Edward's College and Tarleton State two times each. The only trouble the Jackets ran into was a tournament loss to Southwestern Oklahoma State, and a controversial loss to Hardin-Simmons. Row 1: (left to right) Manager Randy Shiplett, Ike Bozeman, Gary Hopkins, Larry Shead, Rick Gregory, Marshall Davis, Richard Jenkins, and Manager Pepper Puryear. Season, But NAlA Tourna- By District Playoff Loss (1) Richard Jenkins moves around an ACU player. (2) Gary Hopkins moves to the basket against St. Edwards. (3) Rennie Waldrop tries a layup against Stephen F. Austin. (4) Pete Patterson aims for the hoop against Sam Houston. (5) Coach Bob Derryberry looks menacingly at Darrell Dodds. (6) Rennie Waldrop breaks through the traditional sign at a 32 Sports Sports 33 James Hall—All-American 34 Sports Kathy Bullock wa: defensive leader. (1) Kim Capps (white jersey) puts one up as McMurry defenders close (2) Janie Weeks aims for the bas- ket with a McMurry player in her path. Lady Jackets Complete Third Year In its third year of existence, the women's basketball team proved that it could be competitive in the Central Texas area. Such teams as Mary Hardin-Bay- lor, Abilene Christian University, McMurry, Hardin-Simmons and Tarleton State were on the Lady Jackets' schedule. Coached by Joyce Campbell, the Capps, Kathy Bullock, Jill Roach, Lynda Crawford, Janie Weeks, Diane Huber and Leslie Schwartz. The Lady Jackets competed in two tournaments, the Tarleton State Invitational, and the Angelo State Invitational. Lynda Crawford was the leading scorer for the Lady Jackets, while Sports 35 36 Sports Sports 37 Tennis boom reaches HP A tennis team was added to the list of varsity sports at Howard Payne this year. the team, coached by drama professor John Barton, competed as an independent. Some of the tournaments were a Midland tour- nament, a tournament at South Plains Junior College in Levelland and a dual tournament here with Lubbock Christian College. (1) Members of the tennis team are: (front row, I. to r.) Jana San- ders, Debbie Perkins, Carole Chong, Laura Smith, (back row) Tom Kirwan, Barry Baxley, David Drews, Mickey Cunningham and John Barton, coach. (2) Mickey Cunningham bends low on a backhand to return a ball. (3) Barry Baxley tries an over- head shot. 38 Sports Golfers Putt Their Way Through Season Sports 39 Track Season One Of Individual Honors f is iff? Softball— A ‘Big Hit’ At HPU Strike three, you’re out! This was an all too familiar quote softball. The competition was fierce divisions. The girls battled it out every Monday and Wednesday while the guys saved their heavy hitting for Tuesdays and Thurs- days. When the dust finally cleared and the last run was in. Cool Chicks were on top in the women’s division while BMF captured the men's championship. (1) A Brownwood Men's League player slides in safe at home during the SUB softball tournament. (2) Members of the Shiners rejoice after a big victory. (3) Dunie Roberts gets ready to knock a homer. (4) Jimmy Gates swings power- fully to help the Rejex win the SUB 42 Spor Intramural Basketball It was a good year for intramural basketball with more teams com- peting in both divisions than ever before. The Unicas went unde- feated in the women's division although the Fejex and Kelly's Angels were tough competition. The Rejex won the men's division. Sensational Soul and Sons of Thun- der were two other outstanding men's teams. (1) Christi Thomas and Diana Grant get ready for a jump ball in an important game between the Unicas and Kelly's Angels. (2) Vicki Crumpton shoots over a defender from the Chumps while Lisa Anderson looks on. (3) Mike Cosby of the Rejex jumps up for a basket as Sons of Thunder player Tim Viertel tries to steal the ball. (4) Fejex call time out for a new game plan. (5) Gaines Magee keeps Rejex James Williams from making an easy lay up. Sports 43 The sports scene at Howard Payne this year was not one of con- sistent winners as far as standings are concerned, but from those who played varsity sports to those who participated in intramurals, any- body from Howard Payne is a win- HP People Are Winners The basketball team was the only winner according to standings, and they made other teams know that Track and golf did not have he greatest of seasons, but Kelley Brooks and Dean Plott were the great individuals that made the season memorable. Intramural basketball and soft- ball helped a large segment of the HP population get involved, and everyone who played was a winner. On this page are some highlights of the season: faces, moments, plays. Each is one of the many win- 44 Sports “People who need people...” —Organizations Organizations 45 A Cappella Choir Row 1: Glenda Shaw, Terry Hefley, Jake Rodriguez, Lindsay Bergstrom, Wes Strickland, Cathy Galloway, Teri Davis, Vanessa Green, DeLisa Daniel, Bob Gooding, Lynda Haynes, David Keith, Director. Row 2: Laurie Bishop, Jimmy Johnson, Lynne Fowlkes, Lucy Head, Gene Hensley, Cindy McQueen, Les Cole, Amy Tucek, Pat Webb, Carolyn Webb, Jay McKay, Paula Maness. Row 3: Candis Rodgers, Kent Barnes, Kit Newman, Rick Turner, Ruth Williams, Roy Lenning, Debbie Adams, Cecil Johnson, Debbie Hart, Tim Laws, Dru Snowden. Row 4: Ami Hensley, Penny Mayo, Daniel Tucek, Cindy Cole, Billy Ingalls, Chuck Ries, Nan Long, Doug McQueen, Susan Langley, Terry Edds, Barry Baxley. 46 Organizations Heritage Singers The internationally recognized tradition of inspiring contemporary and gospel music. The group per- formed To A Broken World a Christian musical in Canada during the summer. With the beginning of school. Heritage Singers continued their hectic schedule by performing with Pat Boone in Corpus Christi. They also led a mission conference at Golden Gate Seminary in San Francisco as well as singing during Campus Revival, in chapel, and in their own concert. (1) The Heritage Singers are: Carolyn Webb, Jake Rodriquez, Jeff Ogle, Pat Webb, Cathy Galloway, Doug McQueen, Cindy McQueen, Cecil Johnson, David Keith, direc- tor, Lindsay Bergstrom, Penny Mayo and Wes Strickland. (2) Wes Strickland sings to a Cor- pus Christi audience. (3) Lindsay Bergstrom, Cecil Johnson and Cathy Galloway per- form on the same program as Pat Boone. (4) Carolyn Webb accompanies the group on the piano and vocally. Symphonic Band After a successful marching sea- son, the band settles down to con- (1) Stage band gets ready for its chapel program. Row 1: Jacci Wickware, Debbie Galan, Patricia Lyons, Mary Beth Caffey, Janice Theda, Ruth Williams, Kelly Waggoner, Trisha Oliver, Jeannett Boone, Wealthy Ann Edwards, Chuck Christian, director. Row 2: Kelly Johnson, Danita Johnson, Sandra Owens, Linda Eldridge, Debbie Fleming, Elizabeth Hard, Tina Johnson, Jackie Connally, Vivian Ball, Ricky Beam, Holley Allen, Jessica Penney, Tim Burleigh, Larry Snyder, John Roberts, James Wilson. Row 3: Shari Curtis, Jerry Barker, Bruce Welch, Gizelle King, Jimmy Thornton, Carl Williams, Susie Smith, Carla Jurena, Matias Quintanilla, Alyce Heskitt, Patricia Brown, Calvin Tyner, Carol Allen, Valerie Bernard, Dale Mize, Jan Elmore. Row 4: Jane Collette, Bill Strickler, Phil Moore, Sharon Griffin, Arturo Rios, Jim Alexander, Chuck Knowlton, Tom Stroud, Bobby Wilson, David Rice, Barry Wheeler, Marilyn Hagood, Sheila Alexander, Patty Hoffman, Joe Castaneda, Cheryl Shipplett. Row 5: Patti Bailey, Judy Mashburn, Paul Carter, Tim Samples, Rene Woerner, Diane Huber. (1) The Stage Band performed in chapel and during its spring con- (2) Trumpeters Jim Alexander, Chuck Knowlton and Phil Moore play at a show held in Riverside Park. (3) Doug McQueen and Lindsay Bergstrom perform during a Herit- age Singers concert in Corpus Christi. (4) Alice Heskett and James Wil- son get the percussion going. (5) A Cappella Choir has rehearsal. 50 Organizations The Sting The Sting is the literary and fine arts magazine of Howard Payne. Published once a semester, this magazine features short stories, essays, poems, photography, art, sermons and reviews about current bestselling books and records. Linda Cullins was the editor of The Sting this year. She was assisted by Bill Cel is. Sponsors were Tessica Martin, Dr. Charlotte Laughlin and Dr. Alma Lowe. (1) Linda Cullins was the 78 editor of The Sting. (2) Linda seems to enjoy re some of the copy. (3) Advisor Martin looks ov items that have been submitt 1977- Small Department Combines Forces Sponso Martin Dr. Charlotte Laughlin Sponsor The Yellow Jacket The Yellow Jacket, the voice of Howard Payne University, is a weekly newspaper that covers cam- pus and area news, personalities and sports. Senior Bill Celis served as the editor for his third consecu- assisted by business manager Lee Laughlin. The Spring semester, however, saw a change in organiza- tion of the Publications Department due to staff vacancies. Bill became Editor Of Student Publications, Mede Nix took over as Managing Editor for the Yellow Jacket and Belia Rangel became the new busi- ness manager. Tessica Martin and Dr. Charlotte Laughlin were the sponsors. (1) Mike O’Bryan worked for the Yellow Jacket and the Lasso as pho- (2) Mede Nix was the managing editor of the Yellow Jacket and sports editor for the Lasso. 52 Organizatic To Produce Yellow Jacket, Lasso The Lasso The 1978 Lasso staff met with opposition in their effort to create a different and unusual yearbook for the student body. First, there were changes in staff personnel. Fall Editor Diane Davis was forced to resign because of her student teaching schedule. Leesa Huey took over as Managing Editor under the direction of Bill Celis and Miss Tessica Martin and Dr. Char- lotte Laughlin. The other opposition came from those factors which seem to be ever present—a small budget and lack of student help. Near the end of the Lasso was short of funds to con- tinue with the format originally planned. As far as the problem with student help—it seemed that everyone wanted a yearbook, but no one had time to help. As a result, a few loyal souls went through a lot of blood, sweat and tears to pre- pare this Lasso. Those who worked were Mede Nix, Marci Freeman, Albert Perez, Belia Rangel, Mike O’Bryan, Phil Siroisand Kevin Mclnturff. (1) Albert Perez helped with the monotonous job of indexing. (2) Diane Davis was the editor for the fall semester. (3) Leesa Huey served as manag- ing editor in the spring. (4) Belia Rangel was the busi- ness manager for the Yellow Jacket and a typist for the Lasso. (5) Deadlines tend to make spon- sors do strange things. 53 Alpha Phi Omega Lady Jackets Lady Jackets for Jesus is an organization for all women inter- Tracy Osborn Jackets for Jesus Jackets for Jesus is for men athletes interested in Christian fellowship. It is open to all varsity and intramural athletes. Kappa Delta Pi Kappa Delta Pi is an organiza- tion that encourages high profes- sional, intellectual and personal standards for education majors. Peggy Cobb Peggy Littlejohn La Hora Bautista Sheryl Alexander Mu Sigma Theta Mu Sigma Theta is a service and social university honorary sorority for bandswomen which operates exclusively in the field of HPU bands. Mary Beth Caffey Peggy George NSSHH National Student Speech Hearing Association is designed to encourage professional inter- est among university students in the study of normal and disor- Phi Epsilon Mu Phi Epsilon Mu is composed men and women physical educ tion majors and minors who taining professional interests their field. Organizatic Pi Chi Pi Chi is an organization for all journalism majors and minors who are interested in maintaining professional standards for jour- publications staff members. Bill Celis Phi Mu Alpha Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia is a fra- ternity to encourage and pro- mote the highest standards of creativity, performances. Rick Turner 62 Organizations Pi Gamma Mu Pi Gamma Mu is a national hon- orary organization for junior and senior students in the social sci- Members Jerry Wood Psycho- logy Club The Psychology Club is com- posed of those students who are interested in psychology and its applications in modern life. Members Rodeo Club The Rodeo Club was formed last year to provide fellowship for those who are interested in rodeo activities. The club had many seniors at the time it was formed and since most of them graduated, the club had a hard time getting back on its feet this Glen Wood—President Dracinda Davis—Secretary Deborah Fleming—Treasurer Craig Robinson—Public Relations Sigma Alpha Sigma Sigma Alpha Sigma is a service sorority dedicated to porting athletic events and moting school spirit. Tony Caraballo Spanish Club Student Associat- ion Ricky Carr Student Foundat- ion 64 Organizations Student Union Board Supreme Court £iTs:rChi,,J“”i“ SSL TSEA Organizations 65 Organizations At Work 66 Organizations And Play “Please release me, let me go. . Graduation 69 Chime Out, a long standing tradi- tion linked with graduation was held on Friday evening before com- mencement on Saturday. During Chime Out, graduating seniors and underclassmen carry a chain as they proceed down the sidewalks of Old Main. The chain, which symbolizes authority, responsibility and privilege, is handed from the seniors to the underclassmen at the end of the ceremony. While many traditions of HPU are being eliminated yearly, this is one momentous ceremony that is indeed beautiful and moving and will probably be continued in the future. (1) The garland is a symbol of W L� r. noger l. croons wel- comed everyone to Chime Out. (3) Laurel Sparks chimes out Nate McDonald while Darrell Dodds does the same for Olin Collins. (4) Senior Class President Donna Clark bids farewell. (5) Seniors and underclassmen wait for the ceremony to begin. Chime Out— Passing of Responsibility 70 Graduation 71 Graduation Graduation, usually held on Sun- day afternoon, was changed to Sat- urday afternoon this year to allow people to be with their families on Mother's Day. Nobody seemed to mind the change. The seniors couldn’t have been happier about getting their diplomas one day Honorary doctorates were pre- sented to W. C. Carpenter, former mayor of Brownwood; Richard Jackson, pastor of North Phoenix, Ariz., Baptist Church; and Dr. Jimmy Allen, President of the Southern Baptist Convention. Both Jackson and Allen are HPU gradu- ates, and Carpenter is immediate past president of the Board of Trus- Valedictorian for the 1978 class was Bruce Perkins. (1) left to right: Gene Porter, first vice president of the Board of Trus- tees, Dr. Jimmy Allen, Dr. Richard Jackson, Dr. W. C. Carpenter and Dr. Roger L. Brooks. (2) left to right: Don Jackson, Dr. W. C. Carpenter, Gene Porter and Stanley Wilson. (3) Graduates join in singing the Alma Mater. (4) Cindy Byrum and Cathy Chapman join in singing. (5) W. C. Carpenter accepts his honorary doctorate. 72 Graduation 73 74 The 1977-78 school year ended like most others in total confusion between finals and graduation. For some the year was a special one with people and places that will never be forgotten. Others will look back on this year and feel regret for the things that they didn’t accom- plish or for the people they didn't have time for. Still others will count 1977-78 as one more in that seem- ingly endless stream of classes, books and exams. Whatever memories this year has for you, the Lasso staff hopes you will find at least some of them cap- tured in pictures on the pages of this book. 75 In Memory Mrs. Evalyn Burress Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedom Board of Directors Mrs. R. D. Coley Friend and benefactress Dr. Veda Wells Hodge President of the Board of Trus- James L. Minor First to receive Distinguished Alumni Award Brooke Smith Ramey Past President of the Board of Trustees 76 Faculty And Staff Index