McNeese State University - Log Yearbook (Lake Charles, LA)

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nO Los Rancheros is a pro- fessional organization designed to broaden the education of its members in the Spanish language, music, and literature. Not limited to Spanish speak- ing students, the Los Ran- cheros attempts to study the culture of Spanish countries in general. Through its activities, the organization strives to pro- vide a service to McNeese, the community, and the country. Dr. Maria Bustillo served as faculty advisor for the 1981-82 term. Members of the “Los Rancheros’’ Spanish Club: L to r, row 1: Shirley P. Greenawalt (Secretary), Dorothy L. Scarborough (Treasurer), Frances A. Smith, Dr. Maria T. Bustillo (Sponsor), Cathryn L. Rice, Mary M. Chancon. Row 2: Phillip J. Jones, Phyllis A. Ponthieux, Roger Larach, Jimmy Larach, Margie Rodrique, Natalie A. Edwards (President), Teno Larach. R IN N C H F R ) S The Institute of Elec- trical and Electronics Engineers is a profes- sional organization, both scientific and educational, which is directed toward the ad- vancement of the theory and practice of electrical engineering and the allied branches of engineering and related sciences. IEEE is also directed toward the advancement of the standing of the members it serves. Membership is open to students enrolled in electrical engineering. In addition to the regular meetings, field trips to area plants, social ac- The Electrical and Electronics Engineering Society: L to r: Joseph Apiagyei, David Whiddon, tivities, and participation David Deborah King, Jiang Hsieh, Dwayne in Engineering Open ca onne Eric Fontenot, Cazzol Moore, David Jones, Deborah King, Jiang y Banearcieraphesirett alt ; c ele-zinizations ° 307

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PaAMNMRORT ° The Forestry and Wildlife Club is an action organization, alwayS — —--u- looking for projects to bring about improvement of our environ- ment. Some of these projects in- clude wood duck nesting boxes, goose banding, the annual Whisky River Clean Up, helping the Heart Fund, and presenting environmental films. The club boasts winning the ROTC “Shoot-out” three consecutive semesters to win the trophy. While a serious group, they also enjoy barbeques, crawfish boils, and canoe trips. The 1981-82 officers were as follows: Faculty Advisors. . Mr. Kitt and Dr. 0 Z Rumsey President sai. Don R. Simons Vice President ...... Billy Delany Sec Treasurer. . . Penny Managon Reporter........... Steve Floyd From left to right are Billy Delany, Penny Maragon, Don Simon, and Rene Michel. Members were: Mike Walker, Jim Simon, Rene Michel, Barbara Bell, JoSette Burton, Larry Kile, Paul Whitehead, Terence Delaine, Buddy Carlson, Cathy Dickerson, Lynn Jones, David Shaheen, Scott Willis, Joel Isaac, Bennet Augustine, John Stacy, Danny Leuch, Kim Reid, Marc Kasher, Charles Bertrand, and Lisa Grubb. WwW L D L F E 306 ¢ Organizations

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Alpha Psi Omega is a na- tional honorary organization for dramatics. It was founded on the McNeese campus in 1940. A student must per- form on stage and work backstage before being in- itiated into the group. A stu- dent then becomes a lifetime member. Pi Gamma Cast of Alpha Psi Omega 1981-82 Officers President .. Dale Gauthreaux Vice President . Greg Stratton Secretary Treasurer . Cynthia May SDONSOte eee Jerry Brown The A Cappella Choir membership is made up of students from the various academic departments. MSU's A Cappella Choir is called on to perform for churches and clubs, in addi- tion to the regularly schedul- ed choral concerts and the annual spring tour made by these McNeese musicians. Many members also par- ticipate in the annual Lions Club opera productions and in the presentations by the Lake Charles Messiah Chorus. The choir as a whole often is invited to perform with other organizations. A Cappella Choir is open to all students and offers one credit hour for its practice sessions, Which are schedul- ed three times a week. trom left to right, first row: Anita Tritico, Felisha Vincent, Tara Banning, Cynthia May. Second row: DeWayne Corley, Mark Teal, Dale Gauthreaux, Greg Stratton.