LeTourneau University - Pioneer Yearbook (Longview, TX)

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lj “Big Man” left his mark on the campus scene. Famous for his impersonations of Humphrey, Nixon, and Billy Graham, he has been the ever-present em-cee at an endless list of college programs and banquets. What the legendary ‘‘Alabama”’ and ‘‘Tennessee’’ were to earlier days, STAN WATNE has been to recent talent shows, hootenannies, and dinners. He spearheaded the Fall Retreat for two years, maintained active participation in TKD, but made his greatest impact on the revival of interest in wrestling at LC. He is two-time state heavyweight champ and has aided the college in its quick rise in state wrestling circles. DAVE WOOTTEN has been a member of the famed Dorm 40 gang since his arrival at LeTourneau College. He has consistently been in the background of many of the major campus happenings. Rarely seen in the public aspects of campus life, he has backed the development of technical equipment for student programs, the development of a strong student activities series, and this year, the establishment of a fine-arts contest to encourage student creativity. He has also been active in student publications and was the first person to be named to the paid position of Student Activities Director. 133

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There are many people who work behind the scenes in student services. EDNA MILLER is a more visible member of the student affairs staff. She knows nearly every student by name and they frequently pass her desk in the office of the Registrar. She has developed a loyal group of friends and is often seen at campus func- tions with her husband, Frank, because she is genuinely interested in student life and activity. She also keeps a full candy jar. 132 MR. EARL THOMPSON is a long-time member of the college faculty. His familiar identification, a grease- smeared shop coat, marks his interest in automotive and deisel mechanics. Generations of LeTourneau students have taken his required courses in the practical aspects of automotive maintenance, but many more have dropped by for instant diagnoses and frequent friendly chats about their cars. ‘‘Hon’’ got his nick-name from the familiar ‘‘Now, Hon,’’ which always precedes a gentle rebuke for careless workmanship. He is a native East Texan and has lived for years near Henderson.

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PUBLICATIONS lon ae i Hard at work, editor Doyle Peterson and Cheryl Owen piece together another YELLOWJACKET lay-out. L ate hours at work on the Pioneer for Debbie Fulghum and Sue Britt included seemingly endless amounts of copy to write and type. 134 The many facets of campus publications included the YELLOWJACKET, the PIONEER, and the photography staff behind them. Mr. Ralph Gilbert again served as adviser for student publications. Doyle Peterson was appointed YELLOWJACKET Editor, while Mark Sjoblom filled the position of photography editor. The PIONEER staff included four section editors Sue Britt — Campus Life, Jim Course — Sports, Alan Griffin — Organizations, and Dave Strait — Advertising. Though all staffs were small, their unity outweighed the need for excessive personnel. Deep in thought, adviser Ralph Gilbert ponders a more effective approach to meeting frustrating publication deadlines. Photographer Alan Griffin presents his latest prints for Mark Sjoblom’s approval, as Steve Haglin looks on.