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

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Compiling all of the necessary elements to produce the 1985 Log in time to meet deadlines made the Log staff experience Sheer Madness All of the madness of ‘‘yearbook pub- lishing” began in the late spring of 1984. At that time, the 1985 yearbook editor was chosen. Rickie Rozas, a senior finance ma- jor, was appointed Editor-in-Chief for the 1984-85 Log. During the summer term, the planning of the yearbook began, with the editor and assistant editor (Carmen Che- valier) attending a design and planning seminar at Louisiana Tech University. After returning from the design seminar, the Log's new office was set up, and a staff was hired; and with the commencement of the new fiscal year, a new advisor (Carolyn Moffett) was appointed. When the fall semester began, the staff work on the yearbook started. The staff received their final section assignments and began making photo assignments, writing copy, and gathering all the neces- sary information for use in their particular sections. At this time, the near 6,000 head shots had arrived, and the staff was busy cutting and alphabetizing head shots in addition to their other duties. While the staff was working on the in- Proofreading student names is a long, tiring, but necessary job. Editor Rickie Rozas checks com- pany production material for errors. (Photo by T. Maricle) Focusing carefully, Head Photographer Treva Maricle takes candid photos for the student life section. Maricle has been a staff photographer for three years. (Photo by G. Edwards) side of the Log, Charlene Whitney's ad- vertising design students were working on the cover. A design contest was held among these students to find a special cover for the yearbook. After judging of the 54 entries, a cover designed by Joe Jackson, a Sulphur graduate student, was chosen. Throughout the year, deadlines arrived, with both staffers and photographers working relentlessly to meet each of the four publishing deadlines. With the help of a staff vayring from ten to fifteen people, all of the copy, photographs, cutlines and layouts managed to combine into the 1985 Log. Once all of the physical designing of the book was completed, proofs had to be studied for errors, and revisions had to be made to ensure the publishing of a quality yearbook. Finally, it was all over. The last picture had been taken, the last cutline had been written, and the last page had been sent off. But then, it was time for the ‘‘mad- ness” to start all over again. ; Sailnet i ses Yearbook publishing was more than writing copy | and taking pictures. Assistant Editor Carmen Chevalier spent many hours on the phone getting interviews and setting up photo sessions. (Photo | by T. Mari cle) ine 2 pee a

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ae , )verseeing the activities of AcNeese organizations and — Homecoming. LaBelle. The Student enate. All of these huge tasks were the re- ' ponsiblity of the Student Government sssociation (SGA). SGA also offered such iverse services as free legal advice, tu- dring and a babysitter referral service. Homecoming 1984, one of the Student fovernment Associations biggest ents, tied in with the communhity’s effort | bring a Navy homeport to the Lake arles area. With the theme heralding owboys and Sailors Make Good Neigh- Drs,” and parade floats featuring sailors |some form or another, McNeese’s pride eee bordinating campus-wide activities nakes the Student Government Association Leaders of the Pack in the naval effort was easily seen. During the annual LaBelle Pageant, Vickie Myers was crowned Miss McNeese LaBelle. The pageant featured SGA Presi- dent David Green as host, and former ti- tleholder, Jackie Ewing as guest enter- tainment. The SGA Senate routinely approved money bills for student organizations, passed referendums and served as a voice for student concerns. Meeting ev- ery other week, the Senate chose scholar- ship winners, candidates for Mr. McNeese and decided which assessment propos- als could be placed before the student body for future voting. SGA also took an active role in politics, with David Green being elected chairman of the Louisiana Council of Student Body Presidents. Also, Green and Senate Chairman Rob McCorquodale presented a resolution opposing a proposed 21 drinking age at a public hearing in La- fayette, while the Senate called for im- provements to Frasch Hall. Concentration is the key element in Les David- son’s magic act. Davidson received first place for his efforts in the Homecoming Talent Show. (Photo by D. Gibson) SGA President David Green confers with local business owners by telephone to draw communi- ty interest and support for McNeese. (Photo by M. Bennett)

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iting ct Catt le one gel ns. (Pt : Log Front row: Carmen Chevalier — Assistant Editor, Rickie Rozas — Editor, Treva Maricle — Head Photographer. Second row: Don Smith — Photographer, Gerald Edwards — Photographer, Amanda Thibodeaux — Academics Editor, Mimi Laurence — Class Section Editor, Mona Bennett — Organizations Editor, Mike Duhon — Greeks Editor. Back row: Bruce Mericle —Photographer, Eric LeGros — Typist. Not shown: Jeanna Cates — Photographer. (Photo by G. Little) Pi Mu Epsilon Front row: Dr. Katiyar, Melanie Campbell — President, Dr. Lalitha Swetharanyam, Sheila McDougald — Secretary, Pat McMichael — Reporter. Seéond row: Ashim Banerjee, S. Badrinath, Badal Sanghui — Vice President, Marty Derouen, Paul Bertrand — Senator. Back row: Mr. Sid Bradley — Advisor, Don Kalal, Dr. Bill Denny, Pam Bergeron. (Photo by B. Mericle) ASME Front row: Steve Wall — President, Pat Cormier, | Richard Ellis, Steve Hart — Treasurer, Scott Laughlin, Bridget Marcantel — Vice President, I Shawn Etheredge, Jack Doucet — Senator, Tan i Thach, Mike Andrus, Mike Fontenot. Back row: Robert Bonner, Jon Wall, Pat Richard — Secretary, Kasey Crowell, John Cormier, Omar Masoud, Dennis Guillory, Darrell Semien, Byron Derouen, Dr. Bill Bergeron — Advisor. (Photo by S. Wall) Organizations 63