McMurry University - Totem Yearbook (Abilene, TX)

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To the Athletes of McMurry Honoring the Indians In view of these accomplishments, we feel that the honor of the dedica- tion of this yearbook should go to this worthy group of our fellow students— the athletes of McMurry College in all varsity sports. In making this dedication we ex- press. on hehalf of all the students and staff at McMurry, the college’s appreciation for those long, hard days of work and practice that were necessary to accomplish the vic- tories and accomplishments mentioned above. We express our appreciation to the McMurry athletes for the many times they challenged their opponents ami won. and for the sportsmanlike manner in which they took their defeats. You can’t win them all. hut our Indians proved on several occasions that you can lose with uncomplaining courage, and bounce back to win the next one. Thanks to our coaches, who instilled finer points of sportsmanship into our athletes, along with fundamentals of the games. They Gove Us Spirit, Thrills We appreciate the individual determination of this group of McMurrians. They never gave up. They provided the entire student IkmIv with a sense of pride and spirit for McMurry College, not to mention the many thrills they gave us throughout the year. They were one of the foremost promoters of the In- dian traditions of McMurry. carrying our colors into far-away places, and making our name known in Calif.. Minn.. Mo.. N. Mex.. Iai.. and from one end of Texas to the other. They having represented us so well, we dedi- cate the ’55 Totem to the varsity athlete's of McMurry College. (Varsity athlete not pictured: Bonner, Bowden. Boyd. Bursty, Cantwell, Greenfield, Lackey, and Valez.) kllr Haynr Sitiin «Vikin. Pixnrv Supltf «VII. Mjrtinr Prior. |1. Sullrian « Kllr Matthr . Prior. M. Sultrmnri « il.nn MHJuf K.ll.ll S)Wmr «'uthririi W.Kr KrviwUU T« k»r «11» PftUrtMXl SfcrHan Trait

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Dedication 5 The year 1954-55 at MeMurry College has been — to say the least, great! As we review the happening that have made it so, one of the things we think of first is the fine record com piled by our athletic teams. They Beat ACC Beginning with football season, we recall a record of six victories, one tie, and three defeats. One of those six wins was that unforgettable 13-6 victory over Abilene Christian College. It put an end to a losing streak which extended back to 1950 in the McMurrv-ACC grid rivalry. Texas Conference Cage Champs The Indians continued their display of teamwork and sportsmanship in the 1955 basketball campaign. As a re- i . O ward, they took the Texas Conference championship for the first time in twenty-one years. The MeMurry eager» compiled a record of seven wins and only one loss in Texas Conference action, sweeping the four-game series with Howard Bayne, and winning three out of four against Kastern IS'ew Mexico. New Interest In Track, Golf, Tennis As the 1955 Totem went to press in March, the Me- Murry track and field team wus being rebuilt, with all indications pointing to brighter days ahead for the Indians on the cinder path. An upswing in inter» st in golf and tennis was also in evidence this spring, with McMurrv expected to enter teams in both of these sports in the 1955 Texas Conference meet, as well as in other spring meets. Akhmoi MU tj.lrrlinj; IUvworth Andmon. B. Brrtiril Hrrxln. V. AnJfixui. (1 Aikin Hu r row (’.urtnjwk EnjUiah Koi llolUduy l|or»lr lUkrr Half Kraut Carlo , L Corley, R. Curry Corhmd H«rilon Hirrn Hwnlan Jowrll Keete

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foreword The amount of work and planning which goes into a college yearbook is not ap- parent to the casual observer. However, hundreds of hours of time by faithful staff mem- bers and by numerous other persons and agencies are required to put a 200-page book such as The Totem “to bed.” To take advantage of this opportunity, “many thanks” to those of you who worked so diligently to get this, the thirty-second volume into production. In the 1955 Totem, an attempt has been made to follow the day-by-day pattern of students as they move in the circles of collegiate life on the McMurry campus. When- ever you have advanced past the uncertainties of your college days and reach that secure place in life, it is hoped this record of events will stand the test of time and will bring you happy memories. The Editor Contents Reservation Page 5 Administration And Faculty Page 13 Classes Page 22 Personalties Page 57 Features Page 83 Organizations —..............Page 103 Sports------------------------------------------------Page 9 Advertisers ------------------------------------------Page 171 4