Memphis State University - DeSoto Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

Text from Pages 1 - 164 of the 1943 volume:

% f t jet r ore,  «! ) c AO V 7 P- s, clef ' s O-Kic- - em p J he students 4 his S tate L oite npnls, Tennessee present: eae .COPYRIGHT OH THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FORTY-THREE. C I A R A JEAN JONES, EDITOR-IN-CHIEE AND ELEANOR HAM, BUSINESS MANAGER. Sit ) f .fit § | The Freshman, slightly bewildered, carries a heavy load. CONTENTS The College pages 8- 9 The Classes pages 10- 19 Activities pages 44- 45 Features pages HI]- HI Athletics pages 98- 99 Organizations pages 116-117 The Sophomore, more acclimated to college life, plans for uncertain future. Paqr Six FOREWORD To you who entered Memphis State College in September, 1942, to grow in wisdom and friendship, we have tried to give a kaleidoscopic story of the year. This story has assumed a some- what different aspect from former years, for nationalism has sup- planted school spirit. Dur campus has become a proving ground for the armed forces. Into every chapel program, classroom, club gathering; into the publications and social life; into athletics, has entered a glorious feeling of patriotism. Uncle Sam has entered the campus gates and walked right up the admin steps. Because we realize the importance of our cooperation with Uncle Sam, we have chosen as the theme of the 1942 DeSoto — We ' re In to Win — and are dedicating it to the most prominent character on the campus — YDU. The Junior, riding on the crest of his college career, enjoys fully all phases of campus capers. The Senior, mellow with the remembrance of days well spent, ceremoniously climbs the familiar Admin steps. Twice the grim shadow of a world war has fallen across the campus of Memphis State Col- lege. The first time, during World War I, the south campus from the front steps of the Admin- istration Building to the Normal Depot on Southern Avenue was covered with tents of a thousand soldiers, members of the Students ' Aux- iliarv Training Corps. The northeastern campus, including the area where the Men ' s Dormitory, the football field, and the gymnasium are now, was converted into a liberty garden by the faculty and agricultural students of the college. On the first floor of the Administration Building was a Red Cross Chapter room where the women of the college made surgical dressings. The third and fourth floors served as a dormitory for tin- officers of the S. A. T. C. Shoe rationing! So Staters dance in sox. Y Wholesale moving day when girls change dorms. During World War II, in 1943, Mynders Hall was taken over by the Army to use as a dormi- tory for Army Air Corps Cadets receiving pre- flight training on the campus. In a workshop erected by N. Y. A. students in 19+1, both men and women are being trained as welders and sheet metal workers. Lights burn far into the night in Manning Hall and the Administration Building where Civilian Defense classes are be- ing conducted. From the erstwhile football field ring out the sharp commands of the drill master and, sometimes, the song of the Army Air Corps. Overhead is the ceaseless drone of planes flying the trans-continental route to some mysterious battle front. ..... ■;■; ' .. Training School Mynders Hall THE CAMPUS North from the foot ol the circling drive that winds up past the Presi- dent ' s home stretches MSC ' s roll- ing campus . . . to the left, the John Willard Brister Library for studious Staters . . . Mynders Hall, scene ol many sorority and so- cial events, and since March 1, AAF barracks . . . the Industrial Arts Shop . . . the old water tank and power house . . . the Cafeteria . . . the Administration Building with its ol lie es and c lass- rooms . . . the Training Schoo . . . the Memorial Gym, with its intramural spoils, and a rigi State-required physical education program . . . the former boys ' dormi- tory, taken over by girls in March, 19 l. . . . and Manning Hall, with its austere science labs, and C. P. T. ground schoo Administration Building BEAUTIFUL John Willard Brister Library Memorial Gymnasium Men ' s Dormitory D M ! MIRATION Dr. Nellie Angel Smith and Dean John N. Oldham. One of the busiest of persons is Dean of Women, Dr. Nellie Angel Smith. She teaches Latin, is head oi the Language Department, and has charge l the Women ' s Dormitory. Furthermore, she is very active in all phases ol social lile on the campus, serving as advisor to the Pan-Hellenic and the All Students Clubs Counc il. Bursar Bill, Mr. R. M. Robison, who handles (he business affairs ol die college, is head of both the Pub- lications Board and the Athletic Committee. His as- sistant (his year, Mr. Dennis Elliott, the head book- keeper, established himself immediately as a Memphis Stater by his genial manner and courteous attention to our needs and wants. Though beset by harassed students at every turn, Dean John N. Oldham never loses his friendly smile or his quick wit. He guides students in their choice of cur- riculum, finds jobs lor them, and assists in solving their personal difficulties. This year, in addition to his other duties, he has had the responsibility of arranging cadet schedules and helping with their individual problems. im R. M. Robison, Bursar The busy secretaries and assistants to the Adminis- tration, who help to keep the offices functioning smooth- ly are: Mrs. Anne Lawo, secretary to President (ones; versatile Miss Helen Parker, popular with the students both as secretary to Dean Oldham and as a member of the Memphis State trio; and the Misses Edabeth Frank- lin, Charlotte Watkins, and Kitty Pitchford, assistants in the Bursar ' s office. Dennis Elliott, Bookkeeper Page Tivrlve ? ' WA onor PRESIDENT JONES President Richard C. Jones, in his endless pre- occupations about the campus, is never too busy to cultivate the friendship of the students and to take a personal interest in their problems. Through his untiring efforts, a new type of war program was brought to Memphis State — that of pre-flight for Army Air Force Cadets. Because of his added responsibilities, the President ' s familiar figure has been absent from many of our functions; but an appreciation of his valient war efforts has compensated for the lack of his friendly assistance. Heading the faculty reception line are Mrs. John Oldham, Dean Oldham, Mrs. Richard C. Jones, President Jones. C ducation at rvL2 L includes G U A G E S Languages becoming increasingly important, the English Department and the Foreign Language De- partment were combined this year. Dr. Nellie Angel Smith became head of the department, teaching ad- vanced English and Latin. Mrs. Lucy E. Hauser, Freshman and Sophomore English instructor, served as advisor for the student publications. Dr. H. B. Evans, formerly of Bethel College, came to MSC last fall to teach advanced courses in English. Pro- fessor C. A. Ranous, from University of Tennessee, directed Dramatics and sponsored the Sock and Buskin Club. Mrs. Velma Heatherly taught four years of college French; and Miss Mary Heiskell, sponsor of Los Picaros, instructed the all-important Spanish classes. Smith Hauser Heiskell Evans Ranous Heatherly ...SCIENCES The capable Science Department is headed by Pro- fessor G. H. Hayden, who conducts Civilian Defense classes and sponsors Phi Beta Chi. Dr. C. P. Freeman and Dr. C. E. Moore both teach biology and zoology. Dr. M. F. Moose, instructor in physics and chemistry, is conducting science classes for AAF students. Profes- sor Snyder teaches chemistry and geography. Health instructor, Mr. La- mar Newport, is head of the C.P.T. ground school. Coach Leo Davis, health teacher, is assistant football and basketball coa ch. . swm I i Moore Moose Snyder Newport Davis Hayden Freeman T H E ARTS Professor R. E. Kennedy and Professor Calvin Street are instructors in the Industrial Arts Department. Miss Marie McCormack, Art teacher, is also sponsor for the Arts and Newman clubs. Miss Bess Henderson and Miss Alice Chapped leach Home Economics and are sponsors for the Home Economics Club. Professor L. C. Austin is head of the Music Department and is sponsor for the Arabescpte Club. h McCormack Chappell Austin ...SOCIAL SCIENCES Associates of Dr. Joe Parks, specialist in American History and Political Science, and head of the Social Science Department, are Mr. T. T. McLean, history instructor and intramural advisor; Coach Charles Jamerson, head football coach, physical ed- ucation and history instructor; and Mr. C. S. Brown, specialist in Economics, and AAF instructor. A newcomer to the Library is Mrs. Bernadine Goshorn. She and Miss Undine Levy have worked overtime this year keeping study hall lor the aviation students. Parks Brown McLean Jamerson Goshorn Levy E D U C Under the leadership of Professor O. R. Hughes, the Education Department has stressed the teaching of Democracy in American School. Assisting him are Professor W. G. Deen, instructor of methods in Sec- ondary School; Dr. H. J. Steere, who combined Sociol- ogy and Aviation Geography this year; Mrs. Myrtle Cobb. Elementary School Supervisor; and Enoch L. Mitchell, High School Supervisor. S+e Hughes Cobb Deen Mitchel ...COMMERCE AND A T H Mr. Henry M. Frizzed is head of the popular Com- merce Department. Both Miss Shirley France and Miss Vir- ginia Lee Johnson, assistants, teach typing, shorthand, and bookkeeping. . € Mathematics, an important subject in the cadet program, is taught by Dr. J. F. Locke and Mr. R. D. Clark. Frizzell, Johnson France ...PHYSICAL EDUCATION jjppill ZFW i Coach Zack Curlin and Miss Ethel Black- man, in addition to their instruction in the five-day week physical education program, conduct classes in First Aid and Playground Methods. Curlin Blackman i ■■■ ■■ ' ■ -s-v %;,. „y«$c% • •■ • . - ..••■ v -™. . Training School Miss Flora Rawls, Principal Miss Opal Coleman Miss Mattie Lou Connell !) © VP Miss Mary Dunn Miss Bess Fountain Miss Irene Moore Mrs. Annie Laurie Peeler i Miss Lottye Suiter Mrs. Mary Ross Turner Miss Emma Lea In 1 91 8 few courses in science were taught at the Normal School, as M. S. C. was called then, and few students were interested in such courses. There was only one laboratory for chemistry and physics, and little equipment. Today, with two entire floors of Manning Hall devoted to science and four well-equipped labo- ratories for chemistry alone, the college has placed heavy emphasis on science. Never before have so many students been taking science and mathe- matics courses with the serious purpose of be- Alumna Martha Carlin in Flying Service. Joint Army, Navy, Marine Presentation Board visits campus: Lt. W. J. Cabaniss, Lt. E. B. Halsall, Capt. D. A. Holladay, Capt. W. B. Wisdom, Lt. H. N. Clayton, Lt. J. W. Strudwick. coming chemists, aeronautical engineers and medical technologists, all of whom are so neces- sary to victory in modern warfare. Red Cross courses in first aid, nutrition, and home nursing are in demand ; and specialized courses of interest to students in the Reserve Corps of the armed forces, such as the History of Sea Power, are being offered. Furthermore, since there is great need for war workers in airplane and ordnance factories, and for typists, stenographers, bookkeepers and other office work- ers, much emphasis has been placed also on courses in commerce and the industrial arts. SENIOR CLASS... . . . plans for araduat ion. With the door of the future open before them, the seniors of ' 43 stand reluctantly upon the threshold, in the realization that they are about to enter upon an- other scene in life ' s history. Their march through college has not been unevent- ful. They have seen the college in happier times, and now they view it during this precarious period. For lour years they have kept a steady pace in studies and in leisure. They ' ve chanted familiar songs with alumni at Homecoming; they ' ve crowned Memphis State ' s queens; they ' ve made merry at sorority and fraternity socials; they ' ve crammed for exams; they ' ve bade fond farewells to friends entering the service of Uncle Sam; and this year they sponsored the Kampus King Backward Dance. • Kampus King Berl Olswanger. • Charlotte Wa + kins, Jeanne Paul, and Mary Frances Wray enjoy moving. • New MSC trio: Hazel Bratton, Dotty Abbott, Helen Parker. I Page Twenty Officers for the ' 43 class are Neil Harris Scott, Treasurer; Hazel Bratton, Vice-president; Eleanor Ham, Secretary; Don Johnson, ASCC Representative, and Richard East, President. THE CLASS OF 1943 Mary Alexander Byhalia, Mississippi English, History Grace Anderson Stanton, Tennessee Latin, English Xi Beta Nu i, 2, 3 ; Woman ' s Student Council 1, 2, 3; Los Picaros 1, 2, 3; Latin Club 1, 2, 3; Methodist Club i, 2, 3. Mary Virginia Anderson Memphis, Tennessee Mathematics, Spanish ASCC 4; Sigma Alpha Mu 1, 2, 3, 4, Recording Secretary 4; Los Picaros 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, ASCC 4; Newman Club 3, 4, President 4; loka Wikewam 1. Mildred Appling Bartlett, Tennessee Home Economics, History Xi Beta Nu 2, 3, 4. |o Barbour Memphis, Tennessee Social Science, English Independent Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2, 3, 4; Cheer Leader 1, 2. Mrs. Marie M. Beyer Memphis, Tennessee English, lit Arabesque Club 4; Glee Club 4; Arts Club 4. J SB . $ii . . • ,. y Louis Boldreghini Memphis, Tennessee Newman Club 2, 3. Chemistry, History Aida Clarice Bowlent Memphis, Tennessee Chemistry, Biology Independent Club 1, 2; Los Picaros 2, 3; Rifle Club 2, 3. WlLMA BOYETTE Memphis, Tennessee Chemistry Gamma Tail Alpha r, 2, 3, 4; Presbyterian Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Hazel Marie Bratton Memphis, Tennessee Music, English Who ' s Who 3; Sigma Alpha Mu 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2, Treasurer 2, President 4, Vice-president 4; DeSoto 1, 3, 4, Copy Editor 1, Advertising 3, Feature Editor 4; Pan-Hellenic Council 3, 4, Vice-president 4; ASCC 3, 4; Junior Class, Secretary; Senior Class, Vice-president ; English Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Arabesque Club 2, 3, 4, President 3; Sock and Buskin Club 2, 3, 4; Presbyterian Club 1, 2, 3. Margaret Rebecca Catledge Memphis, Tennessee History, English ASCC 2, 3, Secretary 3; Kappa Lambda Sigma 1, 2, 5, Pan-Hellenic Representative 2, Treasurer 3; World Affairs Club 1, 2, 3, ASCC Repre- sentative 2, President 3. Free lunch counter at Homecoming Dance. w Margaretta Clark . Memphis, Tennessee English, Home Economics Who ' s Who 4; loka Wikewam 4; Pres- byterian Club 3; DeSoto Staff 4. Margaretta Clark, Viola Shelton, Virginia Anderson and Margaret Catledge serve at the Faculty Reception. M S C GRADUATES Richard Colbrun Memphis, Tennessee Chemistry Independent r, 2, 3. Helen Norman Collins Memphis, Tennessee Home Economics, Social Science [oka Wikewam r, 2, ], 4, President 4. Margaret Colli nsworth Humboldt, Tennessee Chemistry, Biology Who ' s Who 4; Senior Honor Banquet 3; ASCC 4; Women ' s Student Council 1 ; Phi Beta Chi 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4; World Affairs Club, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4; Methodist Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-president 3, President 4. Ruth McGaw CORTNER Memphis, Tennessee Home Economics, English Annie Elizabeth Crenshaw Memphis, Tennessee Common e, English Xi Beta Nu r, 2, 3; Methodist Club r, 2, 3. Elsie Dacus Memphis, Tennessee Music, English Arabesque Club 4; Preslnterian Club 2, 3, 4 «• if if ■ I MM. Evelyn Daniel Memphis, Tennessee Mathematics, Physical Education Transfer fn m Southwestern; Independent Club 2, 3,4; Intramurals 2, 3,4, Manager 4 ; Presbyterian Club 2, 3,4. William Lorence Davidson Memphis, Tennessee Industrial .Iris, Social Science Independent Club 2, 3, 4, President 4; Independent Intramurals 3, Manager 3; Basketball 4. Otha Dell Dodd Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee Home Economics, Social Science Transfer from Freed-Hardeman Junior College ; Women ' s Student Council 4, Treasurer 4 ; Ioka Wikewam 1, 3,4. James Fleming Drummond Memphis, ' Tennessee Chemistry, History Pan-Hellenic Council 4; Seymour A. Mynders 1, 2, 3, 4, ASCC Representative 2, Secretary 3, Treasurer 4, President 4; 100 Club; Presbyterian Club 1, 2; YMCA 1, 2. Richard East Memphis, Tennessee Chemistry, Mathematit s Who ' s Who 3, 4; Pan-Hellenic Council 3, 4, President 4; Senior Honor Banquet 2, 3; Phi Delta Sigma r, 2, 3, 4, Chaplain 1, Treasurer 2, Pan-Hellenic Representative 3, President 3, Treasurer 4; Junior Class President; Senior Class President; 100 Club 3, 4; Sock and Buskin Club 4; Intramurals Manager 3. Mavis Anita Feaster Memphis, Tennessee Home Economics, Science Transfer from Arkansas A. M. College; Arabesque Club 4; Ioka Wikewam 2, 3, 4; Rifle Club 2, 3. T HIRTY-S ECO D CLASS Edabeth Franklin Memphis, Tennessee English, Social Science Who ' s Who 4; Senior Honor Banquet 3; Pan-Hellenic Council, Secretary 4; Women ' s Student Council 4; Xi Beta Nu 1, 2, 3, 4, Corresponding Secretary 2, Treasurer 3, President 4; Sock and Buskin Club 1, 2; Los Picaros 1, 2, Secretary-Treasurer; Varsity Show 2, 3, 4. Arthur Friedman - Memphis, Tennessee Commerce, Social Science Transfer frcm Southwestern; ASCC 3, Student Auditing Committee 3; World Affairs Club 3, 4, Vice-presi- dent 4; Public Address Society 2, 3, 4, Vice-president 2, President 3, 4; Varsity Debate Team 2, 3; Runner-up Outstanding Speaker in State Tournament 3 ; First Place, Impromptu Speaking in State Tournament 3 ; Third Place, Extemporaneous Speaking in State Tournament 3. Sarah Elizabeth Gandy Memphis, Tennessee Mathematics , English Si ma Alpha Mu 1, 2, 3, 4, Historian 4; loka Wikewain 1 ; Freshman Regulation Committee 2. Thelma Godwin Memphis, Tennessee History, Home Economics World Affairs Club 2, 3 ; loka Wikewam 2, 3. Dorothy Gray Memphis, Tennessee Social Science ' , Spanish Pan-Hellenic Council 3, 4, Secretary 3; ASCC 2; DeSoto 1, 2; Tiger Rag 1, 2, 3; Gamma Tan Alpha 1, 2, 3, 4, Pledge President 1, Pledge Captain 3, Secretary 4; Intramural Manager 3; Los Picaros 1, 2, 3, 4; Sports- manship Award 1. Margaret Josephine Griesbeck Memphis, Tennetse? English, History Who ' s Who 3; Pan-Hellenic Council 4; ASCC 1; Sigma Alpha Mu 1, 2, 3, President of Pledges 1, Pled ' Captain 2, President 3; DeSoto Staff 3, Class Editor 3; Tiger Rati; 1, 2, 3; loka Wikewam 2, 3; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, Secretary 2, Vice-president 3; Beauty Secticn 2. . . , . ■ --■ ... - Richard Thornton Haley Memphis, Tennessee Mathematics, Social Science Phi Delta Sigma 2, 3; Tiger Rag 2, Sports Editor; DeSoto 2, 3, Sports Fditor. Eleanor Ham Memphis, Tennessee Home Economies, Science ' Who ' s Who 4; Sigma Alpha Mu 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 2, Secretary 3, Treasurer 4, Secretary 4; DeSoto 2, 3, 4, Class Editor 3, Business Man- ager 4; Tiger Rag 1, 2, 3, 4, Assistant Business Manager 2, Circulation Manager 3, Business Manager 4, Service Edition Business Manager 4; English Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, ASCC 4; loka Wikewam 2, 3, 4, Secre- tary 4; Presbyterian Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Show 4; Secretary of Senior (Mass. Maxine Hammer Memphis, Tennessee Home Economies, Science loka Wikewam 3, 4; Baptist Club 2. Verneil LIarris (Scott) Memphis, Tennessee Commerce, Social Science Gamma Tau Alpha 3; Treasurer of Senior Class 4; Intramurals i, 2, 3, 4. Catherine Holden Germantown, Tennnessee Language, Home Economics Sigma Alpha Mu 1, 2, 3, 4 MSC chorus of graduation Jim William Holladay . Huntingdon, Tenn. Chemistry, Mathematic s Who ' s Who 4; Phi Delta Sigma 1, 2, 3; President of Pledges 1, Secretary 2, 3; Phi Beta Chi 2, 3, President 5; 100 Club 2; Latin Club 1; M Club 2, 3, Secretary 3, VMCA 2. Weary cast returns from Millington . . . Charles Bursi, Nina Jeanne Sadler, Janice Johnson and Ruth Cox. Mary Ann Holliday . Memphis, Tenn. English, Social Sarnie Sigma Alpha Mu i, 2, 3, 4, Vice-president 4; English Club 2, 3, 4, President 4; Var- sity Show 4. SENIORS PROMOTE Virginia Claire Hollida- Memphis, Tennessee Musit , Frenc h Senior Honor Banquet 3; Xi Beta Nu 2, 3, 4; Arts Club 2, 3, 4; Arabesque Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Sock and Buskin Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Mary Ethel Hood Memphis, Tennessee Commerce, Social Science Baptist Club 2, 3. Tommy Hunt Memphis, Tennessee Commerce, Social Studies ASCC 4; Phi Lambda Delta ., 2, 3, 4; Tiger Rag Staff . ; roo Club 3, 4; Sock and Buskin Club 4; Varsity Show 4. Donald Johnson Memphis, Tennessee Commerce, History Phi Delta Sigma 2. 3, 4, Sergeant-at-Arms 2, Treasurer 3, President 4; Senior Class, ASCC Representative. Mrs. Rosa Lee Johnston Memphis, Tennessee History, Industrial Arts Presbyterian Club 1, 2, 3, 4. r Wl Clara Jean Jones Memphis, Tennessee English, History Transfer from Blue Mountain College; Who ' s Who 4; Senior Honor Banquet 3, 4; DeSoto 2, 3, 4, Club Editor 2, Business Manager 3, Editor 4; Tiger Rag 2, 3, 4, Club Editor 2, Society Editor 3; Pan-Hellenic Council 4; ASCC 3, 4; Sigma Alpha Mu 2, 3, 4, Pan- Hellenic Representative 4, Parliamentarian 4; Scholar- ship Award, 4; English Club 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3, President 4; Los Picaros 2; Varsity Show 4. Eleanor Hazel Knox Memphis, Tennessee Music , English Arabesque Club i, 2, 3, 4, Historian 3, Vice-president 4, President 4; Memphis State Band i, 2, 3, 4; Mem- phis State Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Arts Club 2, 3, 4, President 4. Edward Charles Lally Memphis, Tennessee Chemistry, Biology Marie Louise Lamar Memphis, Tennessee English, French Kappa Lambda Sigma 1, 2, 3; DeSoto 2, 3, Clubs Editor 2, Associate Editor 3; Tiger Rag 1, 2, 3, Club Editor 2, Editor 3; Newman Club, Vice-president 3, President 3; Sock and Buskin Club 3; Varsity Show 3; Los Picaros 3. Charlene Larde Brownsville, Tennessee English Transfer from Blue Mountain College; Xi Beta Nu 4. Ada Lawless Memphis, Tennessee English, Physical Education Independent Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramurals t, 2, 3, 4; Runner-up in Typical Co-Ed contest 3; Ping Pong Champion 3. A R-T I M E ACTIVITIES Frkd Lewis Athens, Tennessee History, Physical Education Transfer from Tennessee Junior College; Independent Club 2, 3 Bn. 1. ie Ray Lucas Newhern, Tennessee Chemistry, Biology Who ' s Who 3, 4; Senior Honor Banquet 3, 4; ASCC 3, 4, President 4; Phi Lambda Helta 1, 2, 3, 4, Secre- tary 2, Treasurer 3, President 4; Phi Beta Chi 2, 3, 4; YMCA 2, 3, Treasurer 3; 100 Club 3; Intramurals 2, 3, +• Maude Evelyn McCaslin Memphis, Tennessee Home Economics, Biology Baptist Club 1, 4. Vernon McNeek Memphis, Tennessee Industrial Arts, Commerce Phi Helta Sigma 2, 3, 4. George Martin Memphis, ' Tennessee History, Musii Seymour A. Mynders 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Memphis State Band 1, 2, 3; Presbyterian Club 1, 2 Irene Massey (Edwards) Raleigh, ' Tennessee Latin, English Who ' s Who 4; AAUW Scholarship 4; Xi Beta Nu 1, 2, 3, 4, Historian 2, Corresponding Secretary 3, Secre- tary 4; Latin Club 1, 4, Secretary 1, President 4; Spanish Club 4. I J M .- § . . ! MARJORIE MESSER Bartlett, Tennessee English, So ial Science Baptist Club 3, 4. Rita Faye Miller Memphis, Tennessee Music, English Gamma Tau Alpha 3, 4; Arabesque Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, President 4; Arts Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, Vice-president 4. Jeanette Sterret Moss Memphis, Tennessee Social Si lein c Who ' s Who 4; ASCC 4; Gamma Tau Alpha 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, President 3, ASCC Representative 4; Cheerleader 3. William Munday Memphis, Tennessee Social Science, Science Arts Club 4; Arabesque Club 4; Dramatic Production 4. Dorothy Jean Northern Memphis, Tennessee Language, Com mm e Who ' s Who 4; Xi Beta Nu 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 2, Vice-president 2, 3; Los Picaros 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 1, Treasurer 2, Vice-president 2, Secretary 2. Tranquillity . . . Gothic beauty of Library. Berl Olswancer . . . Memphis, Tennessee Musit , So ial S ience Transfer from Washington University; Who ' s Who 4; Pan-Hellenic Council 4; HeSoto Staff 4; Senior Honor Banquet 3; Phi Lambda Helta 3, 4, Pledge Captain 4, President 4; Hirector of Varsity Show 3, 4; Sock and Buskin 3, 4; Arts Club 4; Kampus King 4; College Band Director; 100 Club 3, 4; Ara- besque Club 3, 4. U.S.O. Hostesses Eleanor Ham, Helen Col- lins, Marion McAuley, Lillian Griffin and Sarah Gandy do their bit for morale. SENIORS GRADUATE Gloria Pearce Memphis, Tennessee Music, English Xi Beta Nu i, 2, 3, 4; Arabesque Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Arts Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Sock and Buskin 4; Varsity Show 1, 2, 3, 4. Robert Phillips Brighton, Tennessee Social Science Independent 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Basketball 2. Mariha Lou Porter Memphis, Tennessee Home Economics, English Gamma Tau Alpha 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2, Historian 3, Pan-Hellenic Rep- resentative 4; loka Wikewam 1, 2, 3, 4; Tiger Rag Staff 1. Mary Kathryn Rhodks Memphis, Tennessee John Liechty Roach Ellendale, Tennessee Social Science, English Arts (Muli 3, 4; Arabesque 3, 4. Edvih Alline Robinson- Memphis, Tennessee English, History Gamma Tau Alpha, Historian 1, Parliamentarian 2; Episcopal Club. 1 « mm m PT ' m Roberi Eugene Robinson Memphis, Tennessee Episcopal Club 3. Social Science, English Thomas Samuels Memphis, Tennessee Social Science Who ' s Who 3; Senior Honor Banquet 3; ASCC 4; Phi Lambda Delta 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3, ASCC 4; 100 Club; Treasurer of Junior Class. Ateese Shankman Trenton, Tennessee English, Commerce Transfer from Judson College; ASCC 4; Woman ' s Student Council 3, 4; World Affairs Club; Kappa Lambda Sigma 3, 4; Presbyterian Club 3, 4. Frederick S. Simi Memphis, Tennessee History, English Who ' s Who 4; Independent Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 3, 4, President and Founder 3, ASCC 4; Sock and Buskin Club 4; Radio Guild 1; Intramural Manager 4. Frank Simmons Humboldt, Tennessee Industrial Arts, Social Si nine T Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-president 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Intramurals, Boxing 3. Nelma Jeanne Sparks Memphis, Tennessee English, Social Science Gamma Tau Alpha 1, 2, 3, 4; Reporter 1, 2, 3; DeSoto 4; Tiger Rag 2, 3, 4, Reporter 2, 3, Copy Editor, Circulation Manager 4; Arabesque Club 4; Sock and Buskin Club 3, 4; Episcopal Club 3, 4, Reporter 4. Page Twenty-Six DURING WORLD WAR II Lewis Taliaferro Memphis, Tennessee Commerce, English Transfer from Freecl-Hardeman College; Pan-Hellenic Council 4 ; Seymour A. Mynders 3, 4, Vice-president 4, Treasurer 4, ASCC Representative 4; World Affairs Club 4; Runner-up in Typical Ed contest 4. (Catherine Somervell Tarry Memphis, Tennessee History, Spanish Sigma Alpha Mu 1, 2, 3, 4, Sergeant-at-Arms 4; World Affairs Club 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3,4, President 4; Los Picaros 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, President 4; Episcopal Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-president 1, President 2, Secretary 3, 4. Charles Thomas Waterproof, Louisiana Six tal Science, English Transfer from Holmes Junior College; Phi Delta Sigma. Julia Thomas Memphis, Tennessee Social Science, Physnal Education Preston Watts Nashville, Tennessee Industrial Arts, Social Science Phi Delta Sigma 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-president 4; M Club 2, 3, President 2, 3; Captain of Football Team 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Captain of Freshman Basketball 1; Alternate Captain Basketball 2, 3. . m m 1 -am- Paul James Williams Memphis, Tennessee Industrial Arts, Chemistry Who ' s Who 4; Pan-Hellenic Council 4; Phi Lambda Delta 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Methodist Club 1, 2; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; YMCA 1, 2, 3; Freshman Committee 4; Freshman Hand Book 4. Mildred Willis (Cooney) Memphis, Tennessee Musi 1 Gamma Tau Alpha 1, 2, 3, 4; Vanity Fair Queen 1; Majorette 1, 2; Arabesque Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Fred Wilson Memphis, Tennessee S01 uil S( lent e Who ' s Who; Pan-Hellenic Council 3; Typical Ed 3; Phi Lambda Delta 1, 2, 3; Sock and Buskin Club 3; Dramatic Production 3; Varsity Show 3. William A. Witt, Jr. . . Gates, Tennessee Chemistry, Physics Phi Lambda Delta 3, 4, Vice-president 4, Sec- retary 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. Mary Frances Wray . Humboldt, Tennessee Biology, English Who ' s Who 4; Senior Honor Banquet 3; Pan-Hellenic Council 4; ASCC 2, 3, Presi- dent 4; Woman ' s Student Council 2, 3, 4, President 3, 4; VWCA 1; Kappa Lambda Sigma 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 1, 2, Secretary 3, President 4; World Affairs Club 4; Meth- odist Club 1, 2, 3, 4, ASCC 2, 3, Secretary 3. Additional Seniors — Alva Barnes, Mrs. A. Blakeny, Martha Bryan, Will Chamberlain, Millard Creasy, Mrs. Maxine Dillon, Howard Ellzey, William Featherstone, Mary Estelle Hall, Dorothy Harris, Elizabeth McCaul, Leonard Pierotti, Annice Pudor, Jack Segal, Evelyn Seymour, Jean Ione Turley, Elizabeth Massey Vance. Page Twenty-Seven JUNIOR C LAS S. . . . . . Sponsors S ox at ance. • Administrative secretaries are Helen Parker, secretary to the Dean; Mrs. Anne T. Lawo, secretary to President; Edabeth Franklin, sec- retary to Bursar. • Vernon Johnson, elected BJOC by DeSoto staff — Big Junior on the Campus. • Snowbirds Faith Wood and Wilhemena Koelti frolic on snow-clad campus. Leading the Juniors are Fred Morton, Vice-president; Harry Baird, ASCC Representative; Vernon Johnson, President; Dotty Abbott, Treasurer; Janice Johnson, Secretary. Emerging successfully from three years of college study, the MSC jun- iors ol ' 43 have scaled the hall-way mark in their college careers. Glancing over the list, one will find that do ens of prospective graduates of ' 44 prob- ably will be missing at that final roll (all, for already many have postponed the completion of their education to aid our country in its great crisis. For these exuberant juniors, called the plutocrats of MSC, this year has been enjoyable. Their project, the Red Sock Ball, which they willingly financed, lent unfailing enjoyment to every Memphis Stater who attended. Page Twenty-Eight THE JUNIOR CLASS Kitty and Cheston model red socks. Dorothy Abbott Memphis, Tennessee Jene Bickvell Adams Memphis, Tennessee Jack Applewhite Memphis, Tennessee Harry Baird Memphis, Tennessee Fred Barham Crenshaw, Mississippi Mary Beaty Memphis, Tennessee Robert Beaty Memphis, Tennessee William Brotherton Ripley, Mississippi Gypsy Brown Memphis, Tennessee William Buck Memphis, Tennessee Page Twenty-Nine THE JUNIORS ARE THE Dr. Parks, Mr. and Mrs. McLean receive student at -faculty reception. Robert Bundy Memphis, Tennessee Helen Butler Memphis, Tennessee Elizabeth Chafin Memphis, Tennessee J. B. Childers Michie, Tennessee NANNIBETH Chu rCHWELL . . . Savannah, Tennessee Carolyn Graves . . . .Lake Cormorant, Mississippi Claud Hathorn ' Memphis, Tennessee Cheston Heath Memphis, Tennessee Doris Henry Memphis, Tennessee Frances Hinant Memphis, Tennessee Harold Hines Middleton, Tennessee Bernice Huffman Memphis, Tennessee JflT « U ' ' ' ' ■ m I P |S| ' ! J Ar 1 i Martha Crenshaw Dudley Crosisy . . James Dunning Lurline Freeland John Glover . . Memphis, Tennessee Memphis, Tennessee Greenfield, Tennessee Whiteville, Tennessee Trov, Tennessee Sara Hurt . . . Janice Johnson Vernon Johnson . Nancy Gragg Jones Helen Keeton . . Dorothy King . Wilhelmina Koelz Horn Lake, Mississippi . Memphis, Tennessee Whitehaven, Tennessee . Memphis, Tennessee Bath Springs, Tennessee . Memphis, Tennessee . Memphis, Tennessee PLUTOCRATS OF THE CAMPUS Marion McAuley Patsy McElravy Judson Moore Fred Morton James Moseley Ray Moseley Johx Norton 7 Memphis . Frayser Memphis Memphis Memphis Memphis Memphis Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee Blanche Oakley . Noel Parker . . Al Radvansky . . Thomas Rainwater Howard Ray . . William Roper Golda Moefatt Scoi Fruitland, Tennessee . Whiteville, Tennessee . New Philadelphia, Ohio Memphis, Tennessee Grand Junction, Tennessee Union City, Tennessee Trov, Tennessee Ray Frank Sharp Martha Lou Shelton Ruth Suggs .... Margaret Taylor Nellie Tombs . . . Memphis, Tennessee . Braden, Tennessee Collierville, Tennessee Memphis, Tennessee Memphis, Tennessee Deloris Tompkins . . Ellen Marr Truax . Jack Weatherly . . Mary Theda Williams John Wright . . Memphis, Tennessee Memphis, Tennessee Memphis, Tennessee Gadsden, Tennessee Memphis, Tennessee The photographer lost his head, but here ' s the Rhumba, 1943 style. SOPHOMORE CLASS... emends school athletic standards. Having mixed witticism with wisdom the 1943 sophomore class eagerly turns another page in its col- lege history — a page replete with pleasant associations, activities, and accomplishments. Their broad repre- sentation in school activities ranges from prominence in the athletic world to the exclusive realm of M.S.C. ' s royalty. This year ' s sophomores have been frivolous; how- ever in view ol the future, they will undoubtedly be- queath this frivolity to a forthcoming class to don the vestiges of proud Juniors. • Check room at Sox Dance (shoes are checked by Jack Applewhite). • A welcome home for Naval Cadet Raymond Baker by Evelyn Hurst and Emma Jean Camurati. • Refreshments for Viola Shelton and Margaret Smith at Faculty Reception. • The Sophomore Class officers are Nancy Bar- ton, Vice-president; Whit Dodson, President; Nina Jeanne Sadler, Treasurer; Kitty Thompson, Report- er; seated are Evelyn Hurst, ASCC Represent- ative; Jeanne Paul, Sec- retary. SOPHOMORE CLASS Robbie Aden Jeanette Aker Richard Akle Bobbie Alexander Jimmy Alston Wii.ma Jean Austin Paul Batson Effie Baskin Ethel Baskin Nancy Barton Jerry Bagley David Beaty Betty Biggs Dorothy Biggs Jane Bischoff Virginia Brakefield Margaret Bridges ju anita browder Charles Bursi Margaret Butler W. E. Caldwell Emma Jean Carmurati Christine Carter Bernard Cates Harris Chandler William Cockroft Lela Gene Cox Ann Caruth Cox Edwin David Addie Deaton Angeline DiCicco Ray Diehl arMk Gloria Pearce, Jeanette White and Cheston Heath make use of Library, or is it just a pose? Pacjc Thirty-Three THE SOPHOMORES F I E E Trio taking in the sunshine . . . Ursula Huebner, Nina Jeanne Sadler, and Ruth Cox. Roiv i — Charles Dinkins, Margarei Dinwiddie, Whit Dodson, Richard Douglas, Margare ' i Draffin, Roy Evans. Roil ' 2 — William Farris, Frances Fears, Reed Flinn, Beatrice Flowers, Favk Friddle (Baker), Helen Geoghegan. Row 3 — Ted Gibson, Mary Giles, Janie Goolsby, Edward Greany, Irma Greer, Lillian Griffin. Roiv 4 — McKinley Hathaway, Arthur Hilton, Ralph Herbert, Marion Holland, Jack Holli- day, Nancy Hollingsworth. Roiv 5 — Ike Hudson, Ursula Huebner, Clark Hunt, Evelyn Hurst, Mary Lou Ingram, THE COLLEGE CALENDAR Imogene Johnston Lois Jones Benjamin Kelly Patsy Kendall Mary Frances Lirry James Lott Pauline Luckey Wallace McBride John McCarter Mary Ann McCraw Leonard McFadden John McGoldrick Norma Jean McGonagill Graham Mangrum Harvey Maxwell Ouida Mills Roy Mitchell Rosalyn Morgan Blanche Myers Marie Normant John Novarese James Null Gloria Pace Katherine Patterson Jeanne Paul Patricia Pay me r Wilma Jean Penland Bill Phillips Marjorie Poston Thomas Reed Charles Restall Anna Katherine Robinson ,!l Sv:: Football Parade rolls through Overton Park. SOPHOMORES ENLIST IN RESERVES Admin steps during Hell Week. Girls in white are Kappa Goats. Row i — Harriette Rothstein, Viletta Russell, Nina Jeanne Sadler, Myra Sage, Sylvia Shankman, Viola Shelton. Row 2 — Edith Shinault, Robert Sisk, Mary Louise Smith, Neal Smith, Hilly Spence, Steve Stephenson. Ro w 3 — Ann Stewart, Willard St. John, Mary Elizabeth Suddoth, Nola Jean Summers, Mary Catherine Thompson, Sara Thompson. Roil- 4 — J. W. Tor 1 1, Sidney Vick, Palma Viglaxd, Walter Ward, Charlotte Watkins, Catherine Wilkins. Row 5 — Mary Hunt Williams, Wii.da Williams, Jeannette White, Eloise Wolfe, Kitty Zderad, Dorothy Zellner. Page Thirty-Six FRESHMAN CLASS... . . . enioud orientation pwaram. A friendly atmosphere where everyone speaks greeted the freshmen of ' 43 at M.S.C. Without re- luctance, they succumbed to the warm amenities ol Memphis Staters and have made known the core of I heir existence. With enduring perseverance the yearlings finally survived the strict rulings of the Freshman Regu- lations Committee. Al their successful Freshman Dance in February they crowned the first of their royalty, the Fresh- man Oueen. w- am0 • Two oddities at MSC — A loaded sled and a heavy snow. • Helen Shawhan, frosh, and Reed Flinn pose for cameraman at informal get-together. • Phi Lambda rats don rainy weather attire and suit- cases on dress-up day. Leading Freshman activities are Alice Johnston, ASCC Representative; Frances Cox, Treasurer; Ralph Fowler, President; Gladys Streuli, Secretary; Robert Humphries, Vice- president. Page Thirty-Seven EAGER F R E S H M E Ok SSL Jt . ■ A O- %, a e ft c T U! COLLEGE TRAIL Row — Ruth Abbett, Edna Agree, Henry Acosta, Evelyn Anderson, Thelma Mae Anderson , Aii.ene Anthony, William Armour. Roiv 2 — A. J. Ashe, Aspasia Ballas, Marjorie Haras, Jacqueline Bauer, Doris Bell, Jean- Bell, Marion Bicknell. Roil- j — Willa Dean Birdwell, Ann Black, Eli Broglio, Fred Blake, Madeline Brenner, Richard Brown, James Burress. Roiv 4 — Allen Butler, Faye Carter, Austin Click, Louie Coker, Harry Concklin, Thomas Corlew, Frances Cox. Row 5 — Laura Crabtree, David Crawley, Walter Crosby, Doris Nell Cufe, Jimmie Currie, Marshall Davis, Claire DeCorse. Row 6 — Carlos Dew, William Doan, Lar Lu Douglas, Jerry Downen, William Duke, Robert Evans, Maurice Felts. Row 7 — Nell Fereday, James Finlay, Ralph Fowler, John Franklin, Frances Garrett, Marjorie Gillespie, Jacqueline Goodman. Row S — Richard Griffin, Doyle Green, Burchard Haley, Edith Hall, Joe Hamilton, Robert Hamilton, John Hardy. Roiv g — Gloria Dale Harrison, Arthur Hays, James Head, Jane Henderson, Elizabeth Herbers, Ann Carolyn Hill, Genevieve Hirshmann. Loitering in the basement are: Clark Hunt, Helen Shawhan, Reed Flynn, Bill Phillips, Harris Chandler, Emma Jean Camurati, Jerry Downen, Addie Deaton, and Dorothy Jean Northern. Page Thirty-Ninr F R [ S H M D H BLUE-GRAY CAPS Row i — Dorothy Holmes, Louise Holmes, Dorothy Howell, Robert Humphreys, Charles Hurley, Frances Irby, Johnnie Jackson. Row 2 — Eleanor Jester, Marie Johnson, S. T. Johnson, Alice Johnston, Betty Jones, Virginia Jones, Patricia Juden. Row 3 — Edward Keaton, Janice Lee, Elaine King, Arline Kirk, William Kitts, Margaret Ann Lanigan, Ray Light. Row 4 — John Long, Mildred McClanahan, June McCrory, Joseph McDaniel, Cecil McFad- den, Myrtle McKibben, Patricia McKinney. Row 5 — John McLemore, John McNeill, Betty- Mason, Ruth Mason, John Maxwell, Marion Milam, Jean Miller. Row 6 — Marcrette Moore, Marion Moore, Irene Moss, Mary Neil Murphey, Louise Newman, Margaret Nunelly, Camille Norment. Row 7 — William O ' Bannon, Dorothy O ' Hark, Ralph Overton, Emily Jane Ozier, Gladys Paseur, Nolen Pendergrast, Dorothy Deen Person. Row 8 — Helen Phelps, Beatrice Phillips, Mildred Phillips, Robert Phillips, Ray Pittman, Mary Pulliam, Elizabeth Raines. Row 9 — Voncile Ralph, Anna Louise Rother, William Rea, Paul Reagan, Richard Reichart, Earle Richard, Louise Rickets. It ' s Frosh week and the new ones really get attention! I Page Forty-One FRESHMEN CHOOSE THEIR II E E N Row i — Margaret Riggins, Bobby Ritchie, Billie Duke Rogers, Henry Rudner, Elizabeth Schneider, Carol Schwarzkoph. Row 2 — Harry Scruggs, Herzl Shankman, Helen Shavvhan, Jean Shearin, LaVerne Shelton, Kathryn Sibley. Row j — Paula Sigler, Edith Silver, Edgar Sing, Dorothy Smiley, Eugene Smith, Margaret Smith. Row 4 — Halite Siarnes, Charles Stewart, Dorothy Stobaugh, Barton Stratton, Gerald Stratton, Gladys Streuli. Row 5 — Catherine Stryker, Heber Taylor, Julia Taylor, Joyce Tenant, John Thomas, Barbara Thompson. Row .6 — Mary Jane Trobough, Mary Kawai Torii, Mary Ann Thornton, Mary Emma Throgmorton, Logan Tilgham, Catherine Toarmina. Row 7 — Robert Vales, Francis Vandenburg, Ernest Waller, Elizabeth Watson, Theodore Weber, John West, Mary Beth Wiggins. Row S — Edward Williams, Helen Williams, Jack Williams, Kay Williamson, Jeanette Wilson, June Wolbrecht, Faith Wood. Row g — Lorraine Wright, Prentiss Wright, William Wright, Plummer Wynne, Rebecca Wynne, John Younghanse, Charles Zuendel. Homecoming Revelers listen to latest in jazz. Page Forty-Three There was no DESOTO published in 1 91 8, and the activities at West Tennessee State Normal School centered around the college band and the glee club. The 78-piece band, the largest the school has ever had, was always in demand for concerts, not only at the college, but throughout Shelby County. A real military field drum, still in use today, was presented to the college by Captain MacDonald, commander of the S.T.A.C. Nearly every day, songs like Tipperary, A Long, Long Trail Is Winding, Goodbye, Broad- way! Hello, France! and Smile the While You Kiss Me Sad Adieu resounded across the campus as both students and soldiers gathered together to sing in a mighty chorus. Today modernized versions of World War I songs like Hinky-Dinky Parlez Vous are still popular with the M. S. C. cadets together with more recent songs like Roll Out the Barrel, the Song of the Army Air Corps, and the Bombardier ' s Song. All of the activities, like the songs, reflected some of the spirit of the war either directly or indirectly. The varsity show and the plays were repeated for the enjoyment of the Naval Cadets at Mill- ington and the wounded from Guadalcanal and Bataan convalescing at the Kennedy Army Hos- pital. A typewritten bulletin board supplanted the TIGER RAG, another war casualty. Social activities are combined with USO work. DESOTO $L a i cam pud Surviving as the only official publication at Memphis State, the DeSoto, the college yearbook, has battled its way against war restrictions and has emerged successfully, not only with its own publication but also with the Tiger Rag, the student newspaper, which it sponsored. The DeSoto stall, with Clara Jean Jones as editor and Eleanor Ham as business manager, labored through what seemed like in- terminable periods of time to cleverly incorporate the unique ideas culled by the representatives at the Associated Collegiate Press Convention, held in Chicago in the fall. The DeSoto protege, the Tiger Rag, now in bulletin board form, was edited by Louise Lamar, the associate editor of the DeSoto. Struggling for the existence of ;i ' Tiger Rag, the staff pounded diligently on weary, super- annuated typewriters to put out weekly news strips. These were posted on a bulletin board situated near the book store. As old columns were taken down, they were pasted in t he Tiger Rag scrap book to record weekly the college happenings. Dining the Winter and Spring quarters, two Service Editions were printed for the MSC men in the armed forces. Over 600 copies were mailed to forme] ' students now in the service. Another patriotic endeavor was undertaken when the Tiger Rag sponsored a Campus Bond Queen contest to s Mary r r etie Ha EVaabe+ri nd P W Louise Lamar, Bulletin Board the DeSoto. Editor of the Tiger Rag and Associate Editor of Mrs. Grace Hampton sponsor of the publications. Ted Gibson, Basketball Editor, Nina Jeanne Sadler and John Hardy of the Photography Staff. Reporters are Cecil McFadden, Mar- garet Riggin, Louise Newman, Emma Jean Camurati, Addie Deaton. JOURNALISTS... in 5earc, k or hot nevu5. promote the sale of War Bonds and Stamps on the campus. From February 23 to March 19, the dura- tion of the contest, total sales reached $23,197.35. MSC ' s Bond Queen was entered in the National Bond Queen contest sponsored by the Associated Collegiate Press, the final winner having been judged on the basis of photogenic qualities. Additional promotions sponsored by the DeSoto this year were: the election of Miss Memphis State and of the May Queen; the selection of MSC ' s Typical Ed and Co-ed; and the presentation of the annual Beauty Revue. Acting as publication sponsor during the Fall and Winter quarters was Mrs. Lucy B. Hauser. Following Mrs. Hauser ' s departure from the MSC faculty at the close ol the Winter quarter, Mrs. Grace Hampton served as sponsor. Judson Moore, sports editor, and Lois Jones, clubs editor, are not pictured. Deloris Tompkins and John Cox of the Advertising Staff. Editor Clara Jean Jones hopes you like it! Bus siness Manager, Eleanor He Nelma Jeanne Sparks, Copy Editor; Dorothy Jean Northern, Photography Editor; and Margaretta Clark, Copy Editor. Jane ne f, and Margaret Griesbeck, Class Editor, and Hazel Bratton, Features Editor. ALL STUDENTS CLUBS . . . tiaktend oraaniza- President . . Vice-president Secretary Treasurer . . OFFICERS Billie Ray Lucas and Mary Frances Wray Don Johnson Margaret Catledge . . . Gypsy Brown and Janice Johnson The All Students Clubs Council, the student governing body of Memphis State, has inaugurated two presidents during the past year. Billie Ray Lucas directed student gov- ernment until the completion oi his college work in December; then, Mary Frances Wray was selected by the group to serve as president for the succeeding Winter and Spring Quarters. The ASCC, in addition to being a representative governing body, handles the makeup of the Social calendar and the publication of the Freshman Handbook. Through the ASCC, various types of entertainment are brought to the school for the Wednesday morning chapel programs. The May Day Festival, held in the spring quarter, is sponsored by the ASCC, in collaboration with the College and Training School Physical Education Departments. Page Forty-Eight COUNCIL... tl ton con trot Clubs recognized by this council arc The DeSoto, [oka Wikewam, Los Picaros, Arts Club, Arabesque Club, World Affairs Club, English Club, Sock and Buskin Club, Latin Club, Phi Beta Chi, Methodist Club, Baptist Club, Presbyterian Club, Newman Club, Y. W. A., Women ' s Student Council, Episco- pal Club, Pan-Hellenic Council, Sigma Alpha Mu, Kappa Lambda Sigma, Xi Beta Nu, Gamma Tau Alpha, Seymour A. Mynders, Phi Delta Sigma, Phi Lambda Delta, Freshman Class, Sophomore Class, Junior Class, Senior Class. - - Mary Frances Wray, President of the All Students ' Clubs Council Row i — Dorothy Abbott, Grace Anderson, Harry Bairo, Hazel Bratton, Gypsy Brown, Margaret Catledge, Margaret Collinsworth, Lurline Freeland, Eleanor Ham. Roil- 2 — Tommy Hunt, Evelyn Hurst, Don Johnson, Janice Johnson, Vernon Johnson, Alice Johnston, Clara Jean Jones, Dorothy King, Billie Ray Lucas. Row 3 — Harvey Maxwell, Jeanette Sterrett Moss, Louise Newman, Jeanne Paul, Vii.etia Russell, Martha Lou Shelton, Ateese Shankland, Lewis Taliaferro. Page Forty-Nim THE WOMEN ' S STUDENT COUNCIL. .. la over dc exercises rule over dorm. OFFICERS President Mary Frances Wray Vice-president Charlotte Watkins Secretary .... Marie Johnson Treasurer Mary Giles ASCC Representative Lurline Freeland Officiating over dorm are Nanniebe+h Churchwell, Marie Johnson, Edabe+h Franklin, Charlotte Watkins, and Mary Frances Wray. In December, the Women ' s Student Council pro- moted a whole week of Christmas fun. Each dormitory girl had a Sunshine Friend, whom she presented with a gift each day, leaving her identity unknown. Climaxing this week of surprise was a gala Christmas party in the lounge of Mynders Hall. Gilts for all were arranged under an enormous, lighted tree. Organized to promote a well-rounded social pro- gram for the girls residing on the campus, the group is composed of a House President and eleven care- iully-selected girls. Dr. Nellie Angel Smith, Dean of the girls ' dormitory, assists the group. In December, Mary Frances Wray resigned the posi- tion of president, and it passed to Charlotte Watkins. vice-president. When the cadets came to Memphis State and it necessitated the moving of the entire girls ' dormitory to the former men ' s dormitory, the Women ' s Student Council was on hand to direct and assist the girls in their tasks. Members not pictured are Atesse Shankman and Clara Wray. Otha Dell Dodd, Edabeth Franklin, Lurline Freeland, Mary Giles, Marie Johnson, Martha Lou Shelton, Charlotte Watkins, Mary Frances Wray. Page Fifty PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL... OFFICERS President Richard East Vice-President Hazel Braxton Secretary Edabeth Franklin ASCC Representative Jeannette Sterrett Moss Hazel Bratton and Richard East plan for the social calendar. P I dili wmoles fnendUned5 amon yjreeks. Activities of the Pan-Hellenic Council were limited this year. It was through this governing body that restrictions were laid on the social activities of the sororities and fraternities on the campus. Each organization was allowed to hold one major function during the year, which was the spring formal in most cases. Pledge dances during the winter quarter were limited finan- cially. The purpose of these restrictions was to cut down the social life so that more money and individual activities could be directed toward the war effort. Organized in 1937 by the school administra- tion, its primary purpose is the promotion of better understanding among the Greek letter social organizations on the campus. Member- ship in the Council includes three representa- tives from each of the four sororities and three fraternities. Its duties consist of controlling cen- trally rushing and pledging activities. Dr. Nellie Angel Smith is the faculty repre- sentative in the group. Ro Row Ron •it- — Dorothy Abbott, Virginia Brakefield, Hazel Bratton Beatrice Flowers, Edabeth Franklin. Jimmy Drummond, Richard East, ones, Billie Ray Lucas, George Martin, Harvey -Dorothy Gray, Vernon Johnson, Clara Jean Maxwell, Jeanette Sterrett Moss. -Rosalyn Morgan, Lewis Taliaferro, Kitty Thompson, Jeanette White, Paul Williams, Fred Wilson, Mary Frances Wray. HELL [ E L.. viSored bu 6Dt an C on n ci Gamma rats scrub Admin steps. The three-day endurance test began with the sorority pledges dispensing with cosmetics, hair curlers, and fingernail polish, while the fraternity pledges checked their razors for the duration. On Friday — Dress-up Day — the big riot broke loose. Kappa goats, their laces sponged with milk of magnesia, graced the campus dressed in white, except for one black and one yellow stocking. Bedraggled SAM pledges, striped pajamas and all, demonstrated the art of pushing a penny across the front steps. Half blackfaced Xi Beta sophisticates, almost benl over with gawdy jewelry, stood Close-up of Gamma cleaning day. around to watch the fun. Little girls wearing large perky bows — the Gamma pledges — furiously set about at the task of washing the front steps with toothbrushes and buckets of water. The Sigma pledges, dressed in long, black, shapeless garbs of old-maid school teachers, sat around in solemn dismay. Close by, weary looking farmers with straw hats and trav- eling bags, squirmed about and finally retired to a peaceful spot to eat the onions which hung around their necks. Those were the Phi Lambda neophytes. Goats ' song and dance routine on Admin steps. Emmajean Camurati and Addie Deaton learn the tricks. Walter Ward and George Martin encourage rats to push pennies. Page Fifty- Two HHH HB fSM . v f Harry Baird Fred Bariiam William Buck William Caldwell William Cockroft Harry Concklin Dudley Crosby Richard East Robert Evans Ralph Fowler Ted Gibson - Doyle Green Birchard Haley Richard Haley McKinley Hathaway Charles Hurley Jim Holladay Howard Jackson- Don Johnson Vernon Johnson William Kims Vernon McNeer Harvey Maxwell Judson Moore Fred Morton Jay Mosley Ray Mosley John Norton- John NOVARESE William O ' Bannon Al Radvansky William Rhea Gene Smith Charles Thomas J. W. Torn Sidney Vick Preston Watts Page Fifty-Four ►V Ja • ' ' •i t £r l ... ' . ' i 8§m-- ■■■■■• PHI DELTA SIGMA OFFICERS FALL WINTER SPRING President Vernon Johnson Donald Johnson .... Donald Johnson Vice-President Donald Johnson .... Preston Watts Preston Watts Secretary Jim Holladav William Buck William Buck Treasurer Harry Baird Harry Baird Howard Jackson Chaplain Fred Morton Fred Morton Fred Morton Sergeant-at-Arms .... Preston Walls Fred Barham Ray Moseley A. S. C. C. Rep William Buck William Buck William Buck Pan-Hellenic Rep. . . . Vernon Johnson Vernon Johnson Vernon Johnson Intra-Mural Captain . Ray Moseley Ray Moseley Ray Moseley Parliamentarian .... William Buck Jay Moseley Harvey Maxwell Gee, we Phi Delts have had sonic swell times this year, and all of our memories are vivid ones. ' Member that outing at Ellendale and what lun everybody had — the dance at the Peabody the following Friday night — the get-together we had at Mother Rugg ' s house back in February and the swell eats she served? Then, of course, everybody in school remem- bers our bowery ball and how people talked for days afterwards about die queer costumes every- one wore. ' Member Jane Henderson and Richard East winning the prizes lor the best costumes, and who took which prize? Yep , that ' s right; Jane took the cigarettes, and Richard the candy. According to custom, we all attended church together on the Sunday preceding our annual Black and White Ball. This year we went to Bellevue Baptist Church. We ' ll never forget all of those Intra-Mural games and how we had won everything except the cross-country run up until this article was written. Those victories were really worth cele- brating, and don ' t think we didn ' t celebrate. We strictly had some lun at the stag parties in the fraternity room. By the way, don ' t think we ' ve forgotten that there ' s a war on, either. We just don ' t think it helps much to go around with long faces and get everybody down-in-the-dumps . Plowever, inside of us, we ' ve all got that proud feeling that comes from knowing that our boys are fighting in all parts of the world — some of them have even been killed. We who are lelt are just wait- ing for our chance to avenge those deaths; and we ' re really planning on doing our part big. Harry Baird, John Norton, Jay Mosley, Jug- head Moore, and many others just like them have already left and believe-you-us we ' re go- ing to follow them to do our bit. This world ' s going to be safe for democracy when we get through with it. Typical at the Phi Delt Bowery Bal 3 r° elby p c p; r Ray Frank Sharp Ralph Overton Richard Akle Roy Evans Marshall Davis Harris Chandler William Farris Whit Dodson Robe rt Hamilton Cheston Heath Tommy Hunt Benny Kelley John Long Billie Ray Lucas Wallace McBridk John McNeil John Maxwell Jim Null Berl Olswanger Jerry Downen Bill Phillips Hill Roper Henry Rudner Tommy Samuels John Franklin Neal Smith Billy Spence Willard St. John- Ernest Waller Theodore Weber Fred Wilson Paul Williams Billy Witt John C. Wright Plummer Wynne Owen Younghanse PHI LAMBDA DELTA OFFICERS FALL WINTER SPRING President Billie Ray Lucas .... Berl Olswanger Paul Williams Vice-President Tommy Samuels Paul Williams Ray Sharp 2 t d Vice-President . . . Billy Witt Ray Sharp Cheston Heath Secretary Fred Wilson Billy Witt Fred Wilson Cor. Secretary Cheston Heath Benny Kelly Willard St. John Treasurer Willard St. John .... Cheston Heath Whit Dodson A. S. C. C Tommy Huut Fred Wilson Fred Wilson Sergeant-at-Arms .... Whit Dodson Whit Dodson John Maxwell Pledge Captain Berl Olswanger Cheston Heath Mixed with fun and parties this year. Phi Lambdas will remember those going away parties held whenever another member of the fraternity answered the call to the colors. For the second consecutive year Typical Ed was a Phi Lambda with Ray succeeding Fred for the honor. Another first for Phi Lambda was winning the cross-country race; John McNeal brought the trophy home for the fraternity. We will remember Berl . . . directing the Varsity Show . . . being elected Kampus King ... as president succeeding Billie Ray . . . composing Phi Lambda Delta Blues . . . leaving for the Navy. The Varsity Show displayed the talents of many members . . . Ballerina Heath . . . Fred and Ray as The Waiter and the Porter . . . Jim Null . . . Bill Ferris ... all the pledges in the chorus . . . Tommy Hunt and Willard on the back stage crew. Among parties we ' ll remember are the pledge dance our rats gave with the Kappa goats . . . the spaghetti supper . . . hay rides to Ellen- dale . . . outings . . . and most of all, the annual dinner-dance at the Colonial Country Club, the night The Rains Came. We remember those good times upstairs in Cafe Society . . . playing ping-pong . . . tally meetings with the pledges . . . listening to the record player. Then came the army, and with it a general exodus from the upstairs. The Phi Lambdas moved from their comfortable suite on the third floor to Room 20.1 on the main floor. Rush party in ' Cafe Society ' ' . . . with cigars. en oN u £ •  ms « Bill- Jack Applewhite Robert Beaty Richard Brown- Tommy Carle w Carlos Dew Jimmy Drummond Jimmy Head John McLemore George Martin: Roy Mitchell Charles Restall Harry Scruggs Steve Stephenson Lewis Taliaferro John Thomas Walter Wari SEYMOUR A. MYNDERS OFFICERS President FALL George Martin Vice-president Louis Taliaferro Recording Secretary . . Charles Restall Treasurer James Drummond Sergeant-at-Arms . . . Steve Stephenson Historian Ike Hudson . . . Corresponding Secretary ASCC Representative . Louis Taliaferro SPRING James Drummond Louis Taliaferro Charles Restall Walter Ward Louis Taliaferro George Martin George Martin Roy Mitchell John McLemore Heber Taylor SPONSORS Mr. Ernest Ball Mr. Enoch Mitchell Dean John Oldham Bursar R. M. Robison Dr. |. F. Locke With this the last issue of the Seymour A. Myuders page to the DeSoto, we want to remind the school what has happened and why. We ' re not sorry all this has happened, in fact we ' re proud — proud of what the men of the Seymour A. Mynders are doing. So to our members that are in the army; the defenders of ships, whether on the sea or in the air; those in this country and those over there, even though we ' re apart now, we know we ' ll meet again — some in Berlin, others in Tokyo. Thirty-one years ago one world war was fought and now another. This year began with twenty-three members — all closely knit together by tradition and fellowship. Now we ' re only nine in number, but that does not matter, jimmy Drummond is in the army —Carlos Dew is in the navy — Milton Browne is in the navy air corps — Ed Greany is in the infantry — Tom Garner and John Matthews are in parts unknown — and we can ' t forget Bill Ivey who was at Hickam Field, Dec. 7, 1941 — John Dickinson and Jack Beaty with the Air Corps in South America. In fact, the remaining fourteen members are somewhere in something. Those that are left will be gone before this ink is dry. Privates, sergeants, lieutenants, and captains — they ' re everywhere doing everything. This is our last year, at least for a while — we ' re closing up like all other non-essential businesses; but after the war, when all the boys are back, we ' re opening up again. Officer James West returns home after receiving bars. ce aH tec- e to t 9 M eW • W for Ji r 9e - To Mother Mynders, the inspiration of the ideals of the Sigma Alpha Mu Sorority and the Seymour A. Mynders Fraternity, this pack is devotedly dedicated. Page Sixty 4 P ■►; O O QOOOOOOOO o o N Evelyn Anderson Virginia Anderson Jacqueline Bauer Hazel Bratton Gypsy Brown Helen Butler Ann Carruth Cox Sara Gandy Margaret Griesbeck Eleanor Ham Jane Henderson Catherine Holden Mary Ann Holliday Ursula Huebner Frances Irby Clara Jean Jones Nancy Jones Marion McAuley Mary Ann McCravv Irene Moss Louise Newman Dorothy O ' Hare Emily Jane Ozier Pat Paseur Katherine Patterson Dorothy Deen Persons Bobbie Ritchie Nina Jeanne Sadler Jean Shearin Martha Lou Shelton Viola Shelton Paula Sigler Catherine Stryker Katherine Tarry Mary Catherine Thompson- Mary Ann Thornton Mary Hunt Williams June Wolbrecht SIGMA ALPHA MO OFFICERS FALL SPRING SPONSORS President Hazel Bratton . . . Vice-President Mary Ann Holliday Treasurer Eleanor Ham Rec. Secretary Virginia Anderson . Cor. Secretary Martha Lou Shelton Historian Kitty Thompson . . . Parliamentarian .... Clara Jean Jones . . Sergeant-at-Arms .... Elizabeth Jones Terr Reporter Martha Ingram . . . A. S. C. C Gypsy Brown Pledge Captain Margaret Griesbeck Margaret Griesbeck Hazel Bratton Viola Shelton Eleanor Ham Ursula Huebner Sarah Gandy Marion McAuley Katherine Tarry Kitty Thompson Nina Jeanne Sadler Mrs. O.H. Jones Mrs. John Oldham Mrs. R. M. Robison Mrs. Annie Laurie Peeler Miss Irene Moore Miss Claire Brunner Miss Bess Henderson Miss Alice Chappell Miss Marie McCormack Mrs. Robert Goshorn Success and prominence in school life have been secondary in Sigma ' s activities this year, for there has been a greater and more immediate job to be done. We entered enthusiastically into the Bond Queen contest, with June as our can- didate. . . . Thursday evenings two Sigmas sold War Bonds and Stamps at an uptown theater ... at Christmas we sent cards to SAM ' s all over the world . . . and weekly, Eleanor, Clara Jean, Irene, Gypsy, Helen, Hazel, and Marion served as Junior Hostesses at die LISO . . . and what a thrill it was practicing with the cadets lor a super chapel program. However, social life was not too rationed among Sigmas. We had a gay rush season high- lighted by the Hawaiian Tea and climaxed by a South American supper. . . . Sadie Hawkins Day remained a red letter for Sigmas and SAMs . . . dancers reveled at the Winter Quarter pledge dance and the spring dinner-dance ... a nice big Valentine came to us in the form ol a lunch- eon given by the sponsors at die Parkview. This season a spirited team led by the Sheltons entered each intra-mural activity. . . . Jane and Dot won pingpong trophies . . . Evelyn was pitching the Sigma ' s way to soft ball victory at the time of publication. Orchids to Pat Paseur for being MSC ' s most typical co-ed ... to Paula, Frances, June, and Nina Jeanne, for being beautiful ... to Ursula, co-football epieen ... to Kitty Thompson, co- director of the Varsity Show ... to Hazel, for her lead in Night Must Fall ... to Clara Jean and Eleanor for being editor and business man- ager of this publication. Sigma ' s Hawaiian Rush Tea. H «  £l tf Sc 9e. c ' err,. Nancy Barton Doris Bell Jean Bell Ann Black Virginia Brakefield Margaret Catledgf. Frances Cox Laura Crabtree Clare DeCorse lurline freeland Marjorie Gillespie Carolyn Graves Gloria Dale Harrison Sara Hurt Mary Lou Ingram Marie Johnson Mildred Phillips Janice Kkf. Patsy Kendall Dorothy King Elaine Kinc Louise Lamar June McCrory Patsy McElravv Cecil McFadden Jean Miller Blanche Myers Gloria Pace Jeanne Paul Pat Paynter Wilma Jean Penland An naKatherine Robinson Mvra Sage Ateese Shankland Alice Johnston Helen Shawhan Margaret Smfi ii Dorothy Stobaugh Mimi Suddoth Ruth Suggs Nellie Tombs Charlotte Wai kins Jeannette White Mary Frances Wray Dorothy Zellner KAPPA LAMBDA SIGMA OFFICERS President Mary Frances Wray Vice-president Lurline Freeland Secretary Patsy McElravy Treasurer Margaret Catledge Reporter Jeanne Paul ASCC Representative . Carolyn Peterson Parliamentarian .... Nellie Tombs Pan-Hellenic Virginia Brakefield Jeannette White SPONSORS Mrs. James Heatherly Mrs. Grover Hayden Mrs. John Hampton Mrs. Hillman Rodgers Miss Mary Dunn Miss Mary Heiskell Mrs. LeClair Greenblatt The Kappas have so many things to make 194. 9 ) live in our memories. First, we think of our queens: Lurline Freeland, co-Football Queen; Alice [ohnston, Freshman Queen; Jean Bell, Bond Queen, and Jeanette White, May Queen -moving Kappa Row to the boys ' dormitory — another gala slumberless party at Nellie ' s — and another swell bunch of goats measuring the walk to Scruggs — making candy lor the Phi Lambdas — Leaves from the Yellow Rose — seeing Lurline oil lor California — selling War Stamps and Bonds at the Palace — Judy ' s letters — the toys at the Kappa-Phi Lambda Christmas party — Mrs. Hayden ' s candy at meeting — and making roses lor the Yellow Rose Ball. Organized in 191 ' !, the Kappa Lambda Sigma Sorority was first a debating society. As the group grew, it later divided into two separate Greek social organizations, Kappa and the brother club. Phi Lambda Delta Fraternity. Lambda Sigma Sorority The Yellow Rose is Kappa ' s flower, and the colors are Black and Gold. The organ- ization retains its original motto: Effort is the architect of success. ' _ovi , e Mary Frances Wray, President. Dotty Abbott Grace Anderson Mildred Appling Wilma Jean Austin Jane Bischoff Madeline Brenner Emma Jean Camur ' ati Lela Jean Cox Annie Crenshaw Addie Deaton Lar Lu Douglas Edabeth Franklin Frances Garrett Helen Geoghegan Ann Hill - Virginia Holliday Dorothy Holmes Virginia Jones Emma Jean Johnston Pauline Luckey Irene Massey (Edwards) Myrtle McKibben Marian Moore Rusty Morgan Dorothy Jean Northern Gloria Pearce Louise Ricketts Margaret Riggins Viletta Russell Catherine Sibley Dorothy Smiley Pat Juden Nola Jean Summers Deloris Tompkins Page Sixty-Six XI BETH N U OFFICERS President Edabeth Franklin Vice-President Dorothy Jean Northern Secretary Irene Massey Edwards Treasurer Viletta Russell A.S.C.C. Representative Gloria Pearce Historian Nola Jean Summers Pan-Hellenic Council . Dotty Abbott Rusty Morgan SPONSORS Dr. and Mrs. H. B. Evans Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Ranous Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Locke Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Newport Miss Shirley France Miss Helen Parker Miss Opal Coleman Miss Virginia Lee Johnson Miss Lottye Suitor Mrs. Myrtle Cobb D ' ye remember — the three-ring circus at the first rush party at Dottie ' s house — our Babes In Toyland, fane and Viletta in the Varsity Show — that triple-threat trio, Dottie, Helen, and Rusty — Ginny ' s rushing here and there to play lor this and that — Berl ' s White Rose of Xi Beta Nu — A. A. U. W. honors to Grace, Irene, and Deloris — Beth ' s room looking like a crepe paper florist ' s shop prior to the spring formal — Tommy Meadows super music at the dance — and the dusky jug-band at the straw strut, where hay was in everyone ' s hair and corn under everyone ' s feet — the cadets ' enthusiastic reception of our variety show — Gloria ' s Irish eyes sparkling as much as her Irish songs — trying to sort out just a few of the innumerable wonderful, w 7 acky memories of the past year — Ginny measuring out her life with coke bottles — kissing the boys good- bye as they left to keep that heavy date with Uncle Sam. Notwithstanding the fact that we have our share in the various activities of the campus, our primary objective is still to build for character, not for fame. The white of our rose and the blue of our banner are symbolic of the purity and truth lor which each girl strives. Since its organization in 1929, the sorority has maintained a feeling of sisterhood and loyalty to the shield of pearl and gold which serves as an inspiration throughout every member ' s life. MSC Trio, Dotty Abbot, Rusty Morgan and Helen Parker, pause with Edabeth Franklin, Xi Beta president, at their Rush Tea. .. ?.o e ' V o%a u ' 9 He W e ' ■ ' ' RiLi? k M Edna Acree Jene Bicknell Adams Mary Beaty Dorothy Biggs Betty Bigcs Margaret Bridges Faye Carter Nanniebeth Churchwell Margaret Dinwiddie Beatrice Flowers Dorothy Gray Frances Hinant Marian Holland Bernice Huffman Evelyn Hurst Janice Johnston Betty Jones Lois Jones Anne Lannigan Pat McKinney Betty Mason Ruth Mason Miriam Milam Rita Miller Jeannette Sterrett Moss Beatrice Phillips Martha Lou Porter Neil Harris Scott Nelma Jeanne Sparks Sara Thompson Mary Beth Wiggins Kitty Zderad Wilda Williams Mary Theta Williams GAMMA TAU ALPHA OFFICERS FALL President Jeannette Sterrett Vice-President Bernice Huffman . Rec. Secretary Dorothy Gray . . . Cor. Secretary Evelyn Hurst . . . Treasurer Neil Harris Scott . Sergeant-at-Arms .... Faye Friddle . . . . Parliamentarian .... Lois Jones Historian Mai he Lou Porter A. S. C. C. Rep Janice Johnson . . Reporter Margaret Bridges . Pledge Captain Dorothy Biggs . . . Pledge Captain Betty Biggs SPRING Bernice Huffman Janice Johnson Betty Biggs Dorothy Biggs Frances Hinant Kitty Zderad Neil Harris Scott Mattie Lou Pori er Janice Johnson Lois Jones Marion Holland Margaret Dinwiddie SPONSORS Mrs. Lucy B. Hauser Dr. and Mrs. Joe Parks Miss Flora Rawls Miss Bess Fountain Miss Alma Mays Miss Frances Bryant Gammas will remember . . . the blue-mirrored centerpiece at the 1942 rush tea in Mynders Hall . . . having their fortunes told at the Hallowe ' en party in the Phi Delt room . . . Sarah Thompson as best pledge . the Pledge Dance. O We ' ll never forget our officers who became brides . . . Neil Harris, treasurer, who married Commando Donald A. Scott . . . Jene Bicknell, sergeant-at-arms, marrying Leon Adams ol the U. S. Army . . . and President Jeannette Sterrett. who married Phi Delt Bill Moss, of the Army Air Force. Remember Jeannette as football sponsor . . . Janice Johnson as candidate for Bond Queen . . . Neil being chosen as our most valuable mem- ber at the Skyway Dinner-Dance . . . the Alumnae Draft Party given in the Airdrome room at the Claridge . . . the fun we had scouring the town for service men for the treasure hunt cli- maxing the Bond Contest . . . the annual Star- dust Bdll and the Senior Luncheon. Nor will we forget our military alumnae . . . Martha Louise Carlin, in the cadet blue uniform of the AAF personnel . . . Marie Wicker, as a WAAC corporal. And the war activities which kept all of us busy all year . . . remember Dot Gray and Jean- nette working at night in defense plants and coming to school in the daytime . . . Bridges and Elizabeth rationing trucks . . . USO hostesses Ann Lannigan, Lois Jones, and Sarah Thompson . . . Jeanne Sparks playing for the wounded men at the Kennedy Hospital . . . selling Defense Stamps and Bonds at the Palace . . . and the white bandage on each Gamma ' s arm denoting membership in the Gamma Blood Bank at the Methodist Hospital. Mrs. Hauser serves at Rush Tea. G a l s eP B ' n W H OS WHO AMONG STUDENTS... ' Twenty-two students were selected to represent Memphis State in the- National Who ' s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges Yearbook. A secret committee composed ol faculty members and students chose the campus elite on the following qualifications set up by the National Who ' s Who Com- mittee: scholarship, leader- ship, activities, character, and future usefulness. Harry Baird Margaretta Clark Margaret Collinsworth Richard East, Billie Ray Lucas, Elizabeth McCaul, Hazel Bratton. Tommy Samuels not pictured. in mencan Un it niver$ilie5 an d L otie eaes i Five seniors were renamed for the honor. They were Richard East, Billie Ray Lucas, Elizabeth McCaul, Ha el Bratton, and Tommy Samuels. Edabeth Franklin, Margaret Griesbeck, Eleanor Ham, Jim Holladay, Vernon Johnson. Clara Jean Jones, Patsy McElravy, Irene Massey Edwards, Jeanette Sterrett Moss, Dorothy Jean Northern. Berl Olswanger, Fred Simi, Paul Williams, Fred Wilson, Mary Frances Wray. c ampud leacli er6 am in the limetLaht at . . . f SENIOR HONOR BANQUET The 24 seniors, live juniors, and one sophomore chosen to attend the Senior Honor Ban- quet are the outstanding men and women on the Memphis State campus. They have been selected lor their outstanding activities and service to the school. Each one of these students has definitely contributed, in some manner, to the welfare of Memphis State . . . athletics, journalism, dramatics, music, scholarship, and extra-curricular activities. This group was named by a secret committee, composed of students and faculty members. Harry Baird Hazel Bratton Margaret Catledge margaret! a clark Margaret Collinsworth Whit Dodson Jimmy Drummond Richard East Irene Massky Edwards Edabeth Franklin Margaret Griesbeck Eleanor Ham Jim Holladay Virginia Holliday Vernon Johnson Clara Jean Jones Louise Lamar Billie Ray Lucas Patsy McElravy Dorothy Jean Northern Berl Olswanger Tommy Samuels Ray Frank Sharp Fred Simi Katherine Tarry Mary Frances Wray Preston Watts Paul Williams Fred Wilson Kitty Thompson Page Se-vrnty-Oru re3entea Into six Memphis Si production State studen turn engage! ance tor nev Varsity S served as an After several Inn and exci night of snrj costume had face and 01 zoot suit to I dress to swe seconds to sp ' . : i-bit V ic ca; [ CtCI Page Seventy-Two A R 8 I T 1 ?i4 enthusiastic J taters. SHOW • • j -moving acts were packed the many and varied talents oJ s talented sons and daughters. The occasion was the he 1942-43 Varsity Show directed by two prominent Berl Olswanger and Kitty Thompson. It was a re- 1 ' it lor many l last year ' s stars, and a first appear- idents. 1 t rehearsals highlighted the kill quarter, and breaker between new and old students, mths oi practice — mixed liberally with ii ent — First Night arrived, that magic i and upset. Rapid-fire changes of cast in a lather ... in black a two minutes flat . . . from |f no it costume and skirl all with M.S.C. Trio singing Jenny. V. Fred Wilson, Dotty Abbott and Ray Sharp as The Waiter, the Porter, and the Upstairs Maid. P M.S.C. Trio: Rusty Morgan, Dotty Abbott, and Helen Parker in Toyland Scene. Kitty Thompson and Charles Bursi dance in Club Savoy scene. irles Bursi and Hazel tton with Jeannine Chorus Lilac Time. Again the Memphis State Trio scored . . . solos by Viletta Russell, Charles Bursi, Marjorie Gillespie, Frances Irby and Ha el Brat ton were received with acclaim . . . Cheston Heath and Ray Sharp brought shouts of laughter with their rendition of Collegiate . . . Bring It On Down to My House, Honey became a swing tan ' s classic . . . Berl came through with a new Mem- phis State light song, words too . . . and hilarity reached its height with the Ballet Superextraordinairement. In short, the Varsity Show was an outstanding success. The Show was repeated twice, both times for Navy men at the Millington base. The cast will remember lor a long time the ride to the Naval Base in Navy buses, and the drowsy feeling that came over everyone on the way home, singing songs, telling jokes, and re-hash- ing the performance. CHAPEL PROGRAMS... occupu l l ednesdaiA actiuitu peno d. Angelo Cortese Exciting the fancy and inter est of Memphis Staters, the chapel programs this year have proved entertaining with their varied themes. Prominent speakers appearing before the student body were: Judge Camille Kelly, Judge of the Memphis Juvenile Court; and Percy Wyly l the F. Musical productions presented were: The Christian Brothers College Clee Club by the Newman Club; a Musical Album by the Arabesque Club; a Minstrel Show under the direction of Wilson Mount by Kappa Lambda Sigma Sorority; a Christmas program, by Arts Club; and an a Capella choir and orchestra com- posed of Cadets, by the Sigma Alpha Mu Sorority. • Lt. Jean Wilder of WAAC Recruiting Board. Xi Beta Victory Revue. • General Wilmont Danielson, sponsored by Gammas: Dorothy Biggs, Jene Adams, Janice Johnson. JH mBm i ■ w iHDiiDiKI H H !($. 3EG51 HUM ■ . Wit II OND QUEEN Memphis Slate cooperated with the Assoc iated Collegiate Press in sponsoring a War Bond Queen Contest under the auspices ol the Tiger Rag. [ean Bell was elected Bond Queen by polling votes amounting to a total of $6,989.40. Students, faculty, and cadets exceeded all expectations by totaling $23,107.35 in W ' ai Bonds and Stamps. Each sorority and the Independents Club entered a candidate, and for three exciting weeks, returns were published bi-weekly on a poster in the main hall. Candidates in the contest are Jean B Janice Johnson, June Wolbiecht, Jane Bis choff, and Gladys Streuli. CIVILIAN PILOT TRAINING.. . L ecome5 ovular i pop u curricula ta Glider Pilot Conley Heaberlin makes a last-minute check. Actively engaged in C. A. A. Training Service are 67 students of Memphis State College. There are two separate divisions: the Elementary Naval Class, and the C. A. A. Secondary Class. Students enrolled in the former group are sent, upon graduation, to pre- llight school while whose who are members l the latter are training to be airline pilots or instructors, and later go to advanced training center. The Liaison pilots have the same ground school subjects as the other two classes, but must complete 60 hours ot flying and must remain here ten weeks. They are then sent to active duty with the Field Artillery. Dilbrrt nevir fastened his gosport -snugly - ' ■ ?  ■.- . ' ■ ' is I Edward Orr, Adolphus Green, Pauline Mixon, Barker W. D. Taylor, and Conley Heaberlin. Harrison, Back row (left to right) — Harold Steinkamp, Eugene Barber, Neal Lax, Roy Cronan, Bennie King, Dan Mc- Call, Ben Gay, Vernon Duffey, William Armstrong, William Chapman Dewey. Front row — Jack Phillips, James Wil- liams, Jack Mallory, Oscar Morton, Walter Fey, John Wood, Frank Ber- field, O. C. Tucker, L. A. Graham. AVIATION STUDENTS... . . . amve for :, f ' Off we go into the wide blue yonder The arrival of Army Air Corps Aviation Students on the Memphis State campus caused considerable rearrangement. Almost overnight Mynder ' s Hall was transformed from the girls ' dormitory to army barracks. Co-eds were moved to the former boys dormitory, and col- lege boys were established in quarters in the Administration Building. Aviation Students receive basic military, academic, and physical training, and primary flying instruction on the campus. Leaving Geography . . 4 : .Mw N ' -: ' S?f •«  Formation bound for the Library . . . All lined up for chow Page Seventy-Eight cotieae trainina p roar am. Alter army duties are over the boys enjoy recreational activities. They have formed an A Capella choir and a swing orchestra. A group or Aviation Students were featured on a program presented at the regular Wednes- day assembly. In April the sororities and ad- ministration of M. S. C sponsored a dance lor the trainees in (he Memorial Gymnasium. The commanding officer of the Memphis State unit is Captain }. A. Welch. Captain Norman N. MacLead is the medical officer attached to the group. Fatigue uniforms mean physical training for Aviation Students . . . %j Lieutenants, left to right, are Edward Moore, Russell C. Regentine, J. W. Pienezza, and Alfred J. Karniewicz. V 8 Trainees ... at ease. Rookies ' first job . . . cleaning shoes. Page Seventy-Nine The feature pages in the early issues of the DE SOTO were filled with jokes and verse about the students and faculty of the Normal School and the senior class prophecy written by some sly wagster. Today the war permeates ever} ' phase of lift so completely that it was not far in the back- ground even at the Beauty Revue. Although there was no shortage of beautiful girls, as there was of everything else from candy bars to note- lunik paper, the war-time motif was sounded by Communi+y singing with CPT pilots. Dancing is a valuable morale booster. the judges themselves, for the ones who selected The Girls We Fight For at M. S. 0. were offi- cers of the U. S. Naval Base at Millington, Ten- nessee. Characteristic of the times, too, the Kampus King had to abdicate almost as soon as he was crowned because he was called for training on the Notre Dame campus in the Naval Reserve. And for the first time, an election was held for the Victory Bond Queen, a purely war-time honor. This stimulated the sale of War Bonds and Stamps on the campus. TYPICAL ED AND COED GIRLS QUESTIONNAIRE What is your scholastic average? B. How are you classified? Freshman. Hoyv man Service men do you write? Two. What type of hoy do you prefer? Dancer and Conver- sationalist. What type of war work do you do? USO. What is your height? 5 ft. 3 in.; Weight? 120; Age? 18. Of how many organizations are you an active member? Two. What uptown drug store do you prefer? Walgreen ' s. How many quality hours do you carry? 17. What is your favorite sport? Tennis and Bowling. Do you smoke? No. Favorite radio program? Bob Hope. What is vour favorite comic strip? Blondie. What is your favorite color? Blue. Do you prefer sport or dress clothes? Sport. How many dates do you average a week? Two. What tvpe shoe do you prefer — saddle, moccasin, dress or sport? Saddle. How manv sweaters do you have? Five. Do you visit juke joints? No. What is vour favorite drive-in eating place? Pig ' n ' Whistle. How man shows do you average a week? One. Do you skate? Yes. Where? Rainbow. What kind of music do you prefer? Sweet and slow. BOY ' S QUESTIONNAIRE What is your favorite sport? Football. Do you skate? Yes. Where? Rainbow. What is your favorite uptown theater? Malco. What type of entertainment do you prefer? Dancing. What is your scholastic average? C. How many hours of sleep do you average? Seven. What kind of music do you like? Swing. What is your favorite local theater? Normal. What kind of fountain pen do you have? Scheaffer. How are you classified? Junior. What local orchestra do you prefer? Colie Stoltz. Do you prefer blonds, brunettes, brownettes, or redheads? Brunettes. Do you date Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, or Seniors? Freshmen. Average height? 5 ft. 10 in.; Weight? 160; Age? 19. Do ou participate in athletics? Yes. Do you prefer conservative or radical ties? Conservative. Favorite radio program? Bob Hope. Do you approve of girls smoking? No. Would ou rather have a date or be with boys? Have a date. Are you a jitterbug? No. What type irl do you prefer? Witty. Do you wear sweaters? Yes. Long or short sleeved? Long. What is your favorite magazine? Life. What swi mming pool do you prefer? Rainbow. Where do you prefer to dance, outside of juke joints? Peabodv. V .■%• Page Eighty- Tsw Runners-up are Margaret Smith, Lewis Taliaferro, Nina Jeanne Sadler, Harry Baird. A T [ M P H I S STATE... Arre UA o5en bu tuclt en t o The 194.H Typical Ed, Ray Frank Sharp, and Typical Co-Ed, Pat Pasenr, were selected by a poll in which all students were allowed to par- ticipate. A ballot of sixty-live questions was given out at an assembly hour, and those who answered the questions fully were considered eligible for the title. After several weeks of intensive tabulation, the winners were announced at the Third Annual Varsity Show in the fall of 1942 by President R. C. Jones. The Typical Ed and Co-Ed were presented with bracelets, on which the title they had won was engraved. Ray Frank Sharp, Typical Ed. Pat Paseur, Typical Co-Ed. Ray accepts, while Pat, Harry Baird, runner-up, and Jim Null, M. C, look on. These two winners represent the average students on the Memphis State Campus. Although a comparatively new honor, this has proved to be an outstanding one because of the enthusiastic response from the students and the novel method of election. The Typical Ed and Co-Ed are the official student representatives of Memphis State and are pictured throughout the advertising section of the DeSoto. Mr. Sharp has had the added duty of presiding at all assembly programs conducted by the college. The runners-up in this election were Margaret Smith and Nina Jean Sadler for the Co-Ed; Louis Taliaferro and Harry Baird for the Ed. Page Eiglily-T hree M? ■■ S- Wm Despite the fact that she is one of the most brilliant students ever to attend the college, Margaret does not spend all of her time studying and working in the laboratory. She likes to play basketball and volley ball. She does not dance, but she loves picnics, hayrides and the movies. Margaret Collingsworth, recipient of the Woman ' s Association Award and Miss Mem- phis State for 1942-43, is majoring in chem- istry and biology, and is doing research work under the guidance of a doctor at the Univer- sity of Tennessee As soon as she graduates in June, 1943, she will become a laboratory technician. RECIPIENT OF THE M A r$ ASSOCIATION AWARD MISS MEMPHIS STATE CHARACTER • INTELLIGENCE • VERSATILITY amamt K otliviSwortk m im:: S T VALUABLE MAN WISDOM • PERSEVERANCE • FUTURE USEFULNESS (JSlille f au oLl i uca5 THE GIRLS WE FIGHT FOR ' . .. . . . were chosen bu Service en. Jones Niager, Dick Smith, Bob Quigg and Charles McClure, judges of the finals. The beauties of Memphis State were renamed the Girls We Fight For this year, in keeping with the patri- otic theme of the yearbook. The finals were selected after three elimination con- tests. Idte first was when fifty young ladies paraded across the MSC stage at one of the chapel programs and the student body voted for the twenty-five most beauti- lul. The winners of that elimination were presented in a beauty revue the evening of the Varsity Show last fall. Officers from the Naval Air Station near Memphis selected twelve of these for the semi-finals. When the aviation students arrived on the campus, we thought it would be appropriate to ask certain out- standing ones to select the finals. These were Charles McClure, staff member of North Georgia College year- book, staff photographer ol the Atlanta Radio Station, WSB, and on the Photography staff of the Atlanta [ournal; Jones Niager, editor of the Howard College yearbook; Robert Quigg, editor of the Ohio Wesleyan Transcript and a professional photographer; Richard Smith, art and photography major at Ohio University. Judges at the semi-finals beauty revue were Lt. T. J. O ' Rourke, Lt. (j.g.) James Moore, Lt. Fred Trexler, Lt. (j.g.) L. A. Shawkey, Lt. (j.g.) E. F. Murphy and Ensign A. E. Albright, Jr., all of the Naval Air Base. THE GIRL E FIGHT FOR aiA la J hater It I ' lna jeanne Shadier J, o. I THE GIRL E Fl HT FOR Cilice syok vison rune l l oibrecfit I II [ 1 E FIGHT FOR 3 ranees Jrrh sreavielte { [ kiu . ... ■ ■■■:■ - ■ ,:■:,:■::■ . . : :: ; ■- : . . ' J - ' ' ■ ' .:..Ay ' : - .. .. ,: ..,,,.. . , . A::!: • ■■:;-.... . : «- . ■ -%:, ' : r ;■ ' :■ Sf o ' tfe £ . -• MS i GIRL E FIGHT FOR araare i t J mitk (Oeatrice f- lulli pc Sm 1 • ' ■■ ' : fftfili Page Ninety-Four ROYALTY REIGNS Jeannette White mSvivviavi Q ueen Alice Johnston uteevi May Queen Jeanette White was selected by the student body in an election held by the DeSoto. She reigned over the festival sponsored by the physical education during the spring quarter. The celebration emphasized the physical fitness program sponsored by the college during the past year. Alice Johnston, Freshman Oueen, was crowned at the annual Freshman dance. Ralph Fowler, president of the class, presented the 1 1 oral crown. ON STATE CAMPUS Kampus King Berl Olswanger was elected at the Senior Class backward dance in the fall of 1942. An enthusiastic campaign preceded the coronation; and then one Saturday afternoon, at the only backward dance of the season, the king was elected by popular vote. ft was the first time in the history of the T Club that a tie had taken place for the annual honor the football players bestow on some co-ed. When Preston Watts introduced the winners, he of course had only one crown. However, Ursula Huebner and Lurline Freeland agreed to share i lie crown during the rest of the dance. Ursula Huebner Berl Olswanger J ampu$ y ina sootbau Ji ueens Lurline Freeland Page Ninety-Seven All of the men students took an active part in athletics in 191 8, baseball being the favorite sport. Tennis was very popular ' with the men and claimed a number of faithful adherents among the women students, but croquet was the leading feminine sport. During World War II, intercollegiate sports have been abandoned to a large extent because of the scarcity of men and transportation facili- ties. In 1943, for the first time in many years there was no spring training and the football Obstacle track — part of MSC war program. mm Spring training for a grimmer game. field is used as a training field for physical education students and for cadet calisthenics. Croquet has been supplanted by ping pong, and emphasis is being placed on a rigorous course in physical education required of all students, both men and women, and a comprehensive intra- mural program. Spirited contests are conducted oil the campus for the championships in volley ball in the fall, basketball in the winter, and softball in the spring. An obstacle course similar to those in army training camps was built for C. P. T. P. students. On the Athletic Committee are Henry M. Frizzell, Enoch L. Mitchell, R. M. Robison, John N. Oldham. T. T. McLean not pictured. Gridders moved onto Memorial Field in platoons weeks before registration clay. Fifteen seasoned players from the ' 41 squad appeared for practice the first day. Then the number jumped to 35 the second day; and, by the end of the first week, some sixty men were training —it was the largest squad of gridders ever seen at Stale, and the most promising, too. At the beginning of the ' 42 season, a new trainer, Coach Charlie Jamerson, was ap- pointed to replace head-mentor Cecil Sonny Humphreys who resigned to take a post with the Federal Government. Fate had again smiled on State athletic plans. Jamerson came to Slate from Memphis Tech Hi where, during 1! years as football coach, he set one of the most enviable records in the South. Obstacle track in back of the Gyr Men ' s physical fitness program on practice field. Page One Hundred SCHEDULE Sept. 24 Middle Tennessee Teachers Oct. 2 Ouachita College Oct. 10 Springfield Oct. 17 Union University Oct. 24 University of Chattanooga Oct. 31 . ' Ole Miss Nov. 5 Mm ray State Nov. 14 S. E. Louisiana College Nov. 21 Louisiana Tech Coaches Charlie Jamerson and Leo Davis. Three-time All-American guard Ed Molinski again coached the line while Leo Davis schooled the yearlings in the fundamentals of college hall. A smooth coaching staff plus the largest and most promising squad in (he college ' s 31 years history gave eager sports tans hopes for a great season. However, Uncle Sam was coaching a bigger squad. Until two weeks before the opening game with Middle Tennessee, everything went smooth. Then, draft board notices plagued the campus like a swarm ol locusts. Ends, tackles, guards, backs, and even student managers left in trainloads, and continued to leave, lor active duty for the remainder of the season. Of the squad that was kit, the men joined en nuissc the Reserve of the Marine Corps at the opening game. The induction service, h eld during the half over the loud-speaker sys- tem, was a ceremony Staters will never forget, for it meant the last ol a State squad and a meat American game lor the duration. Frank Simmons, Assistant Captain Preston Watts, Captain Page One Hundred O it Middle Tennessee Teachers Strike Through — , rrnn To Hand Memphis State 21-13 Loss LEAD VICTORS ' DIE Bill And Bob Team Up In Raiders ' Triumph STATE GETS FIRST SCORE Harvey Maxwell Passes To Robert Humphries In The Initial Period, Then Tigers Are Held Until Fourth By WILSON MURRAH A band of 21 Blue Raiders, resplendent in the patriotic red, white and blue, came out of Middle Tennessee Teachers and gave Coach Charlie Jam- erson his first taste of col- legiate football by slapping a 21 to 13 defeat on the Mem- phis State Tigers last night before a couple of thousand fans at Crump Stadium. Maxwell stopped after a short gain. Thomas moves to stop Burkett. A hot passing combination of l he Burkett Brothers, Boh and Hill, was the element that gave the Blue Raiders victory oxer the Statesmen. State scored early in the first quar- ter when Maxwell passed from the 1 I to Humphries in the end one. In the closing min- utes l the fourth canto, State took over on their own started rolling. Four plays ater, Roach threw to Hum- phries to score again. Koff- i iKi n kicked the point. Page One Hundred Two OUACHITA WINS... despite bonfire, paracli Everybody wanted us to win the second game, even ex-South- western gridders wanted us to take the lads from across the murky Mississippi. A bonfire, parades, and rallies showed the enthusiasm of the students. The Arkansas State champs started fast and blasted 13 points across the scoreboard before local sports scribes could unscrew their pens. Late in the third quarter, after taking an Ouachita punt on our 41, we started marching for our only score. Fabiano moved twice to the invaders ' 25. Roach faded and passed to Thomas on the 12. Green took it to the three; then Fabiano blasted at the line for the score. Koffman kicked the point. In seven years of competition. Southwestern never took a game from the formidable Ouachita College. Flames wave high for Staters! Reason enough for victory, but . . . Preston Kill-O Watts Page One Hundred Th rer o - e e V a e . e a v s MI H f0 A ' a-tvs •jVc SW .tcv et r VJ £fr e !o .3-0 a.ck £ ■ ft« otvg ■£ ' tw e xvy ■pa ' fr c Q C t S tt? 5 xt o« o -rtw te a. At to t ,t V c ,t v , A?t v lot AaV t e tfv « tfv st 0 e tv ' oM a r.V°: -.0 c e it t e .etO? V p ,, 5 vcc es? U At ; - Ocve to WV T c ,tv sx? v  o ■ tv -B-e at : 5£?f? 10 - t c tvs :e 3 t tf e 10 aso 1 oV et , : sta W y OY JV ■7 t vc lltet a - ? £ . . At -- C 1 tVvC , x - tvi f,o ' e Ot Ocvc For their first out-of-town tilt, the Tigers , packed in the bus and traveled to Springfield, Missouri, for their game with Springfield Col- ' ' lege. The game-winning score came early in the first quarter when State started driving from their own 25. Roach and Fabiano alternated carrying the ball to the one-loot line, but the Bears ' line held for downs and punted to the 36. Roach to Zueudel lor eight, Fabiano moved twice to the 15, and Roach passed to Pendergrast to place the ball on the 10. Again Roach passed, and again Pendergrast was the receiver — this time forfEhe score. The Bears never  t t inside State ' s 35. State ' s pass defense showed grea improvement — allow- ing the Bears to complete only one out of nine attempts. The draff does it! Comb your hair, Rosie! STATE STUMBLES... as r v occasins marc n to win ' Twas a long ride across the State just to get beat! The moccasins scored twice in the lirst four minutes of play — one on a 43 yard oil-tackle jaunt and the other on a 42 yard punt return. In the second quarter, State took the kickolf alter a Moc- casin score and marched 65 yards for a touchdown. Kolfman took the extra point. Alter taking (lie ball on their own 10, the Tigers moved to the ' nooga live, from which point Fabiano crashed over. On the first play alter the ' nooga scored their tilth touch- down, Vanderburg went 60 yards to the ' nooga seven. Then, on a reverse, Fabiano to Green, State scored their third touchdown. Although soundly defeated, State gained 211 yards rush- ing, to compare with U. of Chattanooga ' s 209 yards. Not slugging, just stealing the ball! Page One Hundred Fivt J 3a«F A little All-American on the move. Say, where ' s the referee! Aw, he was camera-shy! Humphries and Roach plan reception. With the best crowd of the season on hand for the Stale homecoming, Union ' s little All- American, Casey Jones, rolled over the Statesmen, 39-0. The SIAA Champ collected 15 tirst-downs to State ' s ( , tried 17 passes, but completed only 3. The state line showed great improvement and, although outweighed as much as 20 pounds to the man, did themselves proud against the big red wave. Despite the defeat, Coach and the entire squad enjoyed a homecoming supper and dance to the tidiest. The floor show is one the Slaters won ' t forget. Johnny never did take a good picture. ■ • . 5J«, ■ i-i. Page One Hundred Seven THE STATESMEN CO SOUTH FOR TWO... Hunter Bishop — Halfback Deep in the south went the State didders to play Southwestern, a newcomer to the State schedule. It was their homecoming, and we fitted into the plans rather neatly. Lion-fullback, Albie Reisz, intercepted a State pass in his own end one and ran 100 yards for a touchdown for the most spectacular run oi the game. Roach scored from the 29 late in the first quarter and Koffman kicked the point to tie the score at the start ol the second quarter. Fabiano scored the sec- ond State touchdown from the one on a plunge over center. Again, Koffman converted. Sponsors: Edabeth Franklin, L Doroth dd: { Wilis: r o. JJe feats ! =J i on and f eb too J trom ss E ds l osin s South to Oxford. Deep into the land of the Rebels, the Jamerson- tutored Tigers went to tangle with the gi adders of the University ol Mississippi. Resnlts: 48-0, you guess who won! The Statesmen worked hard for the crowd that followed them to Oxford, gaining five first downs to the Rebels ' six. The only thing we got more of was penalties — State, 25 yards; Ole Miss, 15 yards. Everybody went to the super dance in the Rebel gym after the game, and came back singing ol the mad Mississippi jitterbugs and its swing orchestra. ||s Freeland, Ursula Huebner, l ' J bott. Jim Holladay — Halfback 1 19-12 TFm COLLEGE NEWS, MURRAY. KKNTTVKY PAGE THREE I Vlem asey-Crew Conquer iurray State 14-0 y - t nion Wins Over eds on Muddy eld October 30 IV J- i Altilrrvott ■ ■ ■ ■■■ . ■-.; ■ ■ ■ ki ■ ■ ■ . ■ ! ! ■ . ■ ■ ■■ ■ ■ ■ , : ■■ ■ ■ -, ill!- | ■ ■ ' . ■ I ■ i ■ ■ . -..:■: Si ■ CCMi .:- ■ . . ■ ■ ■ ■■ ■ ■ ■. ■ . ■ ■ - ■ . ■ I ■ . ■ . . . ■■■■.. ■■ ■ .. ' .■. • ■ ■ , ■ ■■ ' ■ -I.:- gj$. .-. . ' ■ ■ ■ ■ ' ' ■■.. 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Tech scored _!l points in the first hall, but State was determined to end the season with a pleasant taste in its mouth. So, they roared back in the second hall and registered 7 points. It all started when State took over on their own 26. Three plays later, (he ball was on the 40; then came the most amazing play of the entire season. Roach laded as if to throw a forward pass, turned and threw a lateral. 20 yards across the field to Ruckles on the j9, who, in turn threw a forward to Acosta on the invaders ' 26 — Tamcrson swears by the dripping showers he never saw the play before. On the next play, Roach passed to Acosta on the 15 in the end, and moved into point pasture. Koffman ' s kick was good. He th ere come the cheer leaders! Football Queens — Ursula Huebner and Lurline Freeland. Page One Hundred Eleven W - STATE GRID ROSTER END Names James Koffman Robert Evans Robert Humphries Henry Acosia norman rosenblum Tnivu Trenton, Tenn. Memphis-l ' eeh Collierville, Tenn. Memphis-Tech Brooklyn, N.V. Nolen Pendercrass Brownsville, Tenn. Harri Pillow Milan, Tenn. TACKLE Fred Barham Crenshaw, Miss. Stuart Reichari Brooklyn, N. Y. Charles Nezix Brooklyn, N. Y. ELI BrOGLIO New Philadelphia, Ohio Pun BAER New Philadelphia, Ohio GUARD Frank Simmons Humboldt, Tenn. W ' mii Hudson Memphis-Central Marker Stephenson Bells, Tenn. Earl Richards Eupora, Miss. Florentine Couvares Brooklyn, N. Y. CENTER Fred Medling Greenfield, Tenn. Harry Boyd Memphis-Tech Danny Hirsch Brooklyn, N. V. (;UV BuRKHALTER Enid, Miss. LEFT HALF Namrs Town Preston Watts Nashville, Tenn. Harney Maxwell Memphis-Messick James Roach Memphis-Tech Frank Vanderberc Crenshaw, Miss. RIGHT HALF Jim Holladay Charles Zuendel Johnny May Sidney Rudes Tohx McNeill Huntingdon, Tenn. Memphis-Tech Goodman, Miss. Brooklyn, N. V. La Grange, Tenn. FULL Tony Fabiano New Philadelphia, Ohio Doyle Green Memphis-Treadwell Paul Regan Magnolia, Miss. Billy Kelly Covington, Tenn. QUARTER Al Radvansky Charles Thomas Lawrence Baskin Ted Reese Union Town, Penn. Waterproof, La. Memphis-Tech Massillion, Ohio E M P H I S STATE HARDWOOD TEA BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Jan. 29 fan. 30 Feb. 2 Feb. 3 Feb. 6 Feb. 9 Feb. 9 Feb. IL ' Feb. 16 Feb. 17 Feb. 20 Feb. 21 Opponent — MSC Southwestern 54 Southwestern 17 Navy Air Base 28 Aviation Maintenance 38 Acid Aces 54 Ferry Command 44 Aviation Maintenance 37 Hurler Tractors 39 Aviation Maintenance 21 Navy Air Base 39 Second Army 34 Southwestern 38 Scor O pponent 45 34 36 7 27 32 43 32 I ' J 46 23 28 ■ Preston Watts, Captain. Page One Hundred Thirteen INTRAMURAS AT tauea am play MEN Mr. T. T. McLean, Intramural Manager. Last year ' s intramural champions, the Phi Delta Sigmas, continued to hold the spotlight this year. Under the leadership of manager Ray Herky Moseley, the Phi Deltas have won the majority of events. Finishing touch football and basketball un- defeated, they lost only one game to take top honors in volley ball. Vernon McNeer won the pingpong singles, and teaming with Fred Morton, won the doubles. Don Johnson, president of the fraternity, won the horseshoe singles and with Al Radvansky won the doubles. The Phi Lambda Delta Fraternity captured top honors in the cross-country run by sending John . D e STATE... the i ' ,? ear roun d. McNeal and James Wilson across the finish line in first and fourth places, respectively. The other runners in the order they finished are: Lewis Talia- ferro, second, S. A. Ah; fames Coffman, third, Inde- pendents; and (nelson Moore, fifth, Phi Delta Sigma. The Phi Lambda Deltas finished second in ping- pong, third in volley ball and basketball, and fourth in touch football and horseshoes. The Independ- ents ended second in volley ball and basketball, third in touch football, pingpong, cross-country run, and horseshoes. The S. A. M. ' s came second in the cross-country run and horseshoes, fourth in vol- ley ball, pingpong and basketball. The Freshmen entered only one event, football, and took second honors. Standing (Men) Peam — Points Phi Delta Sigma 145.0 Independents 87.0 Phi Lambda Delta 82.5 Seymour Allen Mynders 45.5 Freshmen 27.0 WOMEN The Independent girls, who showed great skill in capturing last year ' s intramural women ' s trophy, are still on top and may repeat their performance again. However, the girls are followed closely by the Kappa Lambda Sigmas. The Independents won volley ball, and Evelyn Daniels won the singles in horseshoes. They came second in basketball and the basketball throw, third in pingpong, fourth in the horseshoe doubles. The Kappa Lambda Sigmas won the basketball laurels, and came third in volley ball and basketball throw. Frances Cox and Carolyn Graves finished second in the horseshoe doubles for the Kappas. fane Henderson and Dot O ' Hare oi the Sigma Alpha Mu sorority won the pingpong doubles with •0 Student Intramural managers are Heber Tayior, John Younghanse, Frances Cox, Evelyn Daniels, Viola Shelton, Bernice Huffman, and Ray Moseley. Jane continuing to win the singles. The Sigmas also finished fourth in volley ball and basketball. Dor- othy Smiley and Katharine Sibley won the horse- shoe doubles for the Xi Beta Nu sorority, feanette Sterrett won the basketball throw lor the Gamma Tau Alphas who also took second place in volley ball. Standing (Women) Team— Points Independents 73 Kappa Lambda Sigma 59 Gamma Tau Alpha 55 Sigma Alpha Mu :M Xi Beta Nu 28 1 ■■ ' ■■ , in 0 9Po ° =■ ■- - « M t ' e r„ °lt, ' C B : e He ■;.•• ' © ■. fp. Htg| Lined up for the cross-country race are Taliaferro, Moore, McNeal, Wilson, and Coffman. Nearly every male student hack in 191 8 be- longed to at least two clubs; one of the two fraternities and the debating society. And every man was eager to do his part in the war — the entire membership of one fraternity attempting to enlist, and a high percentage of the club members serving in France. Although there were more women club members than there were men and they were equally eager to do their bit, the women of West Tennessee State Normal were distinctly limited in their war ac- tivities because of the prejudices and conven- tions of the times. Efforts in the shop are directed toward war work. Today, the women club members are just as active in the war effort as the men. They serve side by side with the men not only as armv nurses, but also as W.A.A.C. ' s, W.A.V.E. ' s, S.P.A.R. ' s and Marines. They work in aircraft factories and ordnance plants as welders and machinists and technicians. They serve as air raid wardens and airplane spotters. No longer is war exclusively a man ' s job; it ' s a woman ' s job too, and M.S.C. women have show n that they can do it. Chemists study lodern chemical warfare. Officers are Dotty Abbott, President; Rusty Morgan, Secretary; Nina Jeanne Sadler, Radio Chairman, Kitty Thompson, Vice-President; Tommy Hunt, Stage Manager. SOCK AND BUSKIN • • • p romo ted student Members of the Sock and Buskin Club have spon- sored all theatrical productions given at Memphis State. Although somewhat curtailed by the war, their activities were of the same high calibre as they have been in the past. With nearly all members participating in the 1943 Varsity Show, the club began the year in full stride. Sock and Buskin members directed the show; took leading singing, dancing, and dramatic parts; and contributed to the staging, make-up, and light- ing. In the Winter Quarter, the Club presented a bill of two one-act plays, Elmer and the Lovebug, and the first act of Boy Meets Girl. Cheston Heath stole the show in the Lovebug with his excellent pantomine; but it, in turn, was stolen from him by the star of the show — Butch, the do° - . Row One — Dotty Abbott, Jean Bell, Jane Bischoff, Hazel Bratton, Richard East, Reed Flinn, Edabeth Franklin, Ed Greany. Row Two — Claud Hathorn, Cheston Heath, Ann Hill, Mary Ann Holliday, Virginia Holliday, Tommy Hunt, Pat Juden, Louise Lamar. Row Three — Cecil McFadden, Graham Mangrum, Rusty Morgan, Irene Moss, Blanche Myers, Camille Norment, Marie Norment, Jim Null. Row Four — Berl Olswanger, Gloria Pearce, Mildred Phillips, Howard Ray, Louise Ricketts, Viletta Russell, Nina Jeanne Sadler, Herzl Shankman. Row Five — Ray Sharp, Helen Shawhan, Dorothy Smiley, Willard St. John, Mary Elizabeth Suddoth, Kitty Thompson, Jack Weatherly, Jeanette White, Fred Wilson. CLUB . . . talent on tne campus ipi On the evening of the plays, the DeSoto presented the semi-finals of The Girl We Fight For revue, and officers from the Millington Navy Base were the judges. Scarcely were the plays finished when the club began making plans tor a three-act play, Night Must Fall, to be presented in the spring. Each new play means long hours ol rehearsal for everyone concerned, bin thus far the productions of the Sock and Buskin Club have proved well worth the effort. A radio schedule had been planned by Radio Chairman, Nina Jeanne Sadler, but, due to the scarcity of scripts, it was impos- sible to produce the programs. Stage crew are Fred Simi, publicity; Howard Ray, director; Mimi Suddoth, sets; and Tommy Hunt, stage manager. Though the membership was cut a great deal this year by students going into the armed service and war work, The club wishes to thank Mr. C. A. Ranous, club sponsor, ami Bobby Jones lor their faith- ful assistance in this year ' s productions. Cast for Elmer and the Lovebug are Frances Irby and Mildred Phillips (foreground) as Janie and Jeanie, twin sisters; Jane Bischoff as Susie, the young and mistreated sister; Cheston Heath, as Elmer; and Louise Ricketts, as Millicent, ob- ject of Elmer ' s cupid dart. T ds ' f. rih e r - Page One Hundred Nineteen ARTS CLUB... . . . promoted interest in fine arts. A tea honoring prospective mem- bers initiated the activities of the Arts Club. It was not long alter the new members were inducted that the club began making elaborate plans for the annual assembly program they spon- sor. Being the program nearest Christ- mas, the club chose lor its theme the Yuletide Season. Highlight of the pro- gram was the guest artist, Angelo Cor- tese, who presented several selections on his harp. Arts Club members have promoted a series of luncheons during the year, the most elaborate of which was the Valentine Luncheon. Other projects of this talented or- ganization included trips to the Ail Galleries oi Memphis. The personnel of the club include students interested in vocal and in- strumental music, art. writing, and dramatics. Miss Marie McCormack is sponsor lor the group. Officers lor the year were Eleanor- Hazel Knox, President. Rita Miller. Vice-President ; fanie Goolsby, Secre- tary; Nola lean Summers, Treasurer; Ha el Bratton, ASCC Representative. ■ Mrs. Byer, Miss McCormack, Hazel Bratton and Eleanor-Hazel Knox lead club ' s act ivities. Helen Butler, Charles Bursi, Hazel Bratton, Ruth Cox. Margaret Dinwiddie, James Finlay, Janie Goolsby, Arthur Hilton. Frances Hinant, Virginia Holliday, Frances Irby, Pat Juden. Eleanor-Hazel Knox, Billie Ray Lucas, Rita Miller, Berl Olswanger. Gloria Pace, Margaret Riggins, John Roach, Har- riette Rothstein. Viletta Russell, Tommy Samuels, Mary Elizabeth Suddoth, Nola Jean Summers. Julia Taylor, Elizabeth Watson, Lorraine Wright. Page One Hundred Twenty ARABESQUE CLUB... i5 ror elite in music He Remember? Left to right: Charles Bursi, Frances Irby from IOLANTHE; Bill Mundy from the RED MILL String Ensemble; Hazel Bratton ' s nostalgic, The Man I Love from the ' 40 Varsity Show. In the gay mood typical of an Arabesque, MSC ' s Music Club began its 1942-4:5 sea- son as co-sponsor of the Varsity Show, alone: with the Sock and Buskin Club. Later President Eleanor-Hazel Knox was chosen as the Club ' s representative for the Ninth District Meeting oi the American Federation of Music Clubs. Kaleidoscopic events also include the ex- change program with the Beethoven Club and the Angelus Club of Sienna College, and the MSC Album ol Past Musical Pro- ductions, given at the Assembly program early in March. Narration for the chapel program, covering lour years of MSC mem- ories, was written by Master-ol-Ceremonies Nelma Jeanne Sparks, in collaboration with Director Hazel Knox. The AAF Cadets arrived in time to add a military note, with Cadet Cotton Teague singing the last number. With the Star Spangled Banner resound- ing in their ears. Arabesque Club members individually and in groups, took a patriotic pleasure in entertaining wounded men from the Gaudalcanal and Solomons war theatres, at the new Kennedy Hospital. For their club programs, the Arabesques brought several prominent guest artists. In the spring quarter, the club held a picnic on the campus and finished oil the school year with their annual hay-ride-fish- fry. Pro! ess or L. C. Austin is the Club ' s sponsor. Dorothy Abbott, Jerry Bagley, Mary Beaty, Hazel Bratton. Charles Bursi, Lela Gene Cox, Elsie Dacus, Beatrice Flowers. Janie Goolsby, Arthur Hilton, Virginia Holliday, Frances Irby. Eleanor-Hazel Knox, Gordon Lott, Rita Miller, Camille Norment. Marie Norment, Berl Olswanger, Gloria Pace, John Roach. Viletta Russell, Ruth Suggs, Lorraine Wright. 10 s P I CAR $. . . romotes Interest in cJLatin ip p menca. Los Picaros, or The Rogues, as the Spanish Club is known, has completed another year ' s work toward developing interest among Spanish students. Programs during the year have stressed better understanding of our Latin American neighbors. Each speaker at the regular meetings of the club has chosen one of the South Ameri- can countries as his topic, explaining customs and differences among the nations. The first function of the year was a dinner in the Cafeteria for new members; this was fol- lowed by a formal initiation. In January, Miss Mary Heiskell, sponsor of the organization, entertained members with a Spanish luncheon. The decorations featured Spanish and Mexican pottery and other native articles. The final party of the year was a Mexican supper, lor which the club chartered one of the local Spanish supper clubs. Native South Ameri- cans, who are residents of Memphis were special guests. During Pan American Week, the Spanish Club presented a number of South American films for the benefit of the student body. At the Spanish Club luncheon are Katherine Tarry, President; Mary Elizabeth Suddoth, Treasurer; Miss Mary Heiskell, sponsor; Dorothy King, Vice-President; Dorothy Jean Northern, Secretary. Virginia Anderson Evelyn Hurst Dorothy King Dorothy Jean Northern Sylvia Shankman Clarice Bowlent Margaret Bridges Mary Lou Ingram Jean Jester Louise Lamar Blanche Myers Wilma Jean PenlandBobbie Ritchie Mary Elizabeth Suddoth Mary Emma Throgmorton Toleeta Schneider Katherine Tarry LaVerne Shelton Deloris Tompkins Helen Williams inn CLUB... OFFICERS President Vice-President . . Secretary-Treasurer ASCC Representative Irene Massey Edwards . . . Dorothy King . . . Evelyn Hurst ... J. T. Duncan aloririe5 the do assies w Seniors of the Latin Department are Grace Anderson and Irene Massey Edwards. Highlight ol the Latin Club activities dur- ing the year was the opening luncheon on November fourth. Members of the faculty ol the English and Foreign Language Depart- ments and representative students from each department were guests. The luncheon was held in the Home Economics rooms on the third floor of Manning Hall. The theme of the program was The Languages During the War. Meetings are held monthly to study the ancient civilization and culture of Rome. Slides of the old cities and statues of Rome are displayed and ancient works of art are discussed. Dr. Nellie Angel Smith, head ol the Lan- guage Department, is sponsor of the club. J. T. Duncan is not pictured. Grace Anderson Evelyn Hurst Benny Kelly Pat Paseur Juanita Browder Nancy Hollinsworth Mary Lou Ingram Elizabeth Jones Dorothy King Irene Massey Edwards Jeanne Paul Gloria Pearce Dorothy Dee n Persons Edith Shinault Mary Emma Throgmorton Ellen Marr Truax Elizabeth Watson John Wright Dorothy Zellner Page One Hundred Tii-enty-Thre Officers are Eleanor Ham, Treasurer; Margaretta Clark, Luncheon Chairman; Lillian Griffin, Program Chairman; Helen Collins, President. I K A . . . Li round One of the most important problems of the Ioka Wikewam Club in 1942-43 was the consid- eration of domestic problems, as created by the war conditions. Besides the intensified home- nursing course, food problems and point ration- ing have been studied. Initiating the year ' s activities, the Home Eco- nomics Club sponsored the freshman tea in the fall. The Faculty Reception was another affair promoted by the club. During the year, the members cater for lunch- eons given by other organizations. This year, the Ioka Wikewam prepared and served luncheons lor the Spanish Club, the Arts Club, the New- man Club, and the Latin Club. Row i — Gene Adams, Helen Butler, Emma Jean Camurati, Margaretta Clark, Helen Collins, Ruth Cox, Addie D EATON. Row 2 — Claire DeCorse, Otha Dell Dodd, Mavis Feaster, Faye Friddle, Thelma Godwin, Margaret Griesbeck, Lillian Griffin. Roiv j — Eleanor Ham, Maxine Hamner, Jane Henderson, Ursula Huebner, Mary Ann McCraw, Dorothy O ' Hare, Martha Lou Shelton. Roiv j — Viola Shelton, Margaret Smith, Catherine Stryker, Mary Elizabeth Suddoth, Ellen Truax, June Wolbrecht, Kitty Zderad. ■ % I K E W A M . . . tl nauona I deh evise. A highlight of the year was the faculty tea given in the home economics lounge on the top floor ol Manning Hall to welcome the officers and wives ol the Army Cadet Program personnel on the campus. Monthly luncheons are combined with meet- ings lor the club ' s gathering. Sponsors for the group are Miss Alice Chap- pell and Miss Bess Henderson, home economic instructors. One of the lew national organizations on the campus, membership is limited to Home Eco- nomics majors, and students taking domestic science subjects. Organized in 1922, the name ol the club is an Indian name, meaning Home Beautiful. Practicing bathing in the home nursing course are Thelma Godwin, Mildred Appling, Instructor Miss Alice Chappell, and Patient Eleanor Ham. Hostesses at the Faculty Reception Were: Virginia Anderson, Viola Shelton, Eleanor Han Margaret Catledge, Miss Marie McCormack, and Miss Bess Henderson. Highlight of the Yuletide Season was a Christmas Luncheon: Martha Lou Shelton, Miss Alice Chappel Helen Collins, Miss Bess Henderson, Mavis Feaster. Miss Claire Brunner is pouring. R L D AFFAIRS CLUB... . . . studied international problems. - President .... Vice-president . . Treasurer .... Secretary .... ASCC Representative OFFICERS . . Margaret Catledge . . Arthur Friedman . . Katherine Tarry Margaret Colli nsworth . . Elizabeth McCaul there were no delegates sent from the Mem- President Margaret Catledge and Treasurer Kay Tarry The World Affairs Club, composed of students interested in history, had a very successful year. In the middle of January, a banquet was held at the Parkview Hotel for the active members, sponsors, and alumni. This year the convention, an annual occasion, was at Raleigh, North Carolina, but, dne to the war. phis State club. The Carnegie Institute sends books to the club to be reviewed. Reports are given regularly by members. In keeping with the present emergency, the World Affairs Club members are reading books concerning each country mentioned in news reports. In 1926 the World Affairs Club was formed with the idea of studying national and interna- tional affairs. Affiliated with the Carnegie Endow- ment for International Relations, each year the club sends delegates to a Southeastern Confer- ence of such college organizations. The number of active students is limited to those having a B ' average and a major or minor in Social Science. Students having these qualifi- cations are recommended by members of the Social Science Faculty Staff to the Executive Council of the Club. They are asked to present a paper on some topic of interest to the club, and candidates become members if this paper is acceptable. Dr. Parks, head of the Social Science Department, is sponsor for the Club. . ! A Margaret Catledge Arthur Friedman Katherine Tarry Margaret Collinsworth Lewis Taliaferro Mary Frances Wray Page One Hundred Twenty-Six PHI BETA CHI... . . . practices with test tubes ana bunsen burners. Margaret Collinsworth, Dr. Clarence Moore and Jim Holladay in Biology Lab. The Phi Beta Chi Club is an organization of many of the scientific students on the cam- pus. Members must have a B average and at least a minor in science. Jim Holladay was elected President oi die club at its first meeting. The Vice-President ' s position was filled by Tommy Nelson; Mar- garet Collinsworth was given the secretary- treasurer ' s position. Tommy Nelson is not pictured. Advisors for the club are Dr. C. E. Moore, Dr. C. P. Freeman, Mr. Grover Hayden, Mr. L. E. Snyder, all of the science department. th d Ho Y ' C htry L afe. Margaret Collinsworth, Jim Holladay, Billie Ray Lucas. Page One Hundred Twenty-Seven Y. W. A. CABINET... . . . promotes vesper services OFFICERS President Robbie Aden Vice-president Pauline Luckey Secretary Myrtle McKibben Treasurer Beatrice Flowers ASCC Representative .... Margaret Collinsworth Ruth Suggs and Margaret Collinsworth of the Cabinet. The hi g h 1 i g h t o 1 the y e a r for the Yon ng Women ' s Association was the Christmas party in the dormitory for all the women resident stu- dents. Several weeks before Christmas the girls drew names of students to have as Sunshine Friends. Every night for a week before the Christmas holidays began, each girl gave her Sunshine Friend a small gift. A gala party was given at the end of the week with the cooperation of the Women ' s Student Council. There the girls found out who their Sunshine Friend was. Refreshments were served by members of the Women ' s Student Council and Y. W. A. This year many outstanding speakers gave de- votionals at the Sunday evening meetings. Mrs. Annie Laura Peeler of the Training School fac- ulty was the speaker on several occasions, and Mr. C. M. Brown of the college faculty led the devotions often. It is the purpose of the Y. W. A. cabinet to create a spiritual atmosphere in the women ' s dormitory. Robbie Aden Beatrice Flowers Myrtle McKibben Dorothy Ann Stovall Mary Ann Thornton Margaret Collinsworth Pauline Luckey Mary Pulliam Ruth Suggs Dorothy Zellner P age One Hundred Twenty-Eight PRESBYTERIAN CLUB... • • auided uoutk in L hridtii tan Dwav y am . proq This year, in addition to the club ' s routine busi- ness, the Presbyterian Club was active in work among religions groups outside the college. Evelyn Daniels, president of the college club, was elected secretary-treasurer ol the Westminster Fellowship of Students, an organization of young Presbyterians throughout this territory. Nannibeth Churchwell is now vice-president of the Westminster Fellowship oi Students, having been elected to this office in the winter quarter. During the fall quarter, a hamburger supper party was held at the Buntyn Presbyterian Church in Memphis for the active members. All Presby- terian students are eligible for membership. Miss Alice Chappell is sponsor lor the organiza- tion. Vice-president Nanniebeth Churchwell and President Evelyn Daniel preside at meeting. Grace Anderson Ann Cox Margaret Dinwiddie Reed Flinn Marie Johnson John Long Hazel Bratton Elsie Dacus Sara Draffin Eleanor Ham Nanniebeth Churchwell Evelyn Daniel Nell Fereday John Hardy Mrs. Rosa Lee Johnson Imocene Johnston Viletta Russell Edith Shinault Dorothy Smiley Charlotte W atkins Page One Hundred Twenty-Nine METHODIST CLUB... idt aids in OFFICERS President Margaret Collinsworth Vice-president Robbie Aden Secretary , Ruth Suggs Treasurer Sara Hurt ASCC Representative Mary Frances Wray Recreaiion Chairman Jack Williams Publicity Chairman Jeanne Paul 9 rou tn of en ta racier, u Pauline Lucitey, Margaret Collinsworth, Myrtle McKibben, Robbie Aden. This year the Methodist Club ' s social service work was centered around the John Gaston Hospital. Members of the organization visited children at the Hospital daily to entertain them by reading, playing games, or telling stories. Meetings are held in homes of mem- bers or sponsors, or often in neighbor- hood churches. Alter brief devotions and a business session, there is always a social hour and refreshments. Membership is extended to all Meth- odist students or others interested in the club ' s activities. Sponsors are Mr. R. E. Kennedy, Mr. Grover Hayden, Miss Lucile Wil- liams, Miss Lottye Suiter, and Mrs. Annie Laurie Peeler. Members not pictured are Martha McKee, Mary McKee, Mary Neil Mur- phy, Fred Medling, R. B. Williams, and Jean Evans. Robbie Aden, Margaret Collinsworth, Annie Crenshaw, Elsie Dacus. William Duke, Beatrice Flowers, Carolyn Graves, Nancy Hollinsworth. Sara Hurt, Mary Lou Ingram, Jean Jester, Patsy Kendall. Mary Ann McCraw, Marian Moore, Ralph Overton, Emily Jane Ozier. Noel Parker, Jeanne Paul, Mary Pulliam, William Roper. Harry Scruggs, Edith Siler, Ruth Suggs, Mary Ann Thornton. Catherine Wilkins, Jack Williams, Mary Frances Wray, John Wright, Dorothy Zellner. EPISCOPAL CLUB... . . . directs L hridtian activities. The Episcopal Club at Memphis State is only one chap- ter ol a national organization known as the Episcopal Students Club. Events which were to cast highlights over the Episcopal Club year began in October when an informal tea honor- ing new members was given at Vice-President Ruth White ' s home on Norriswood. Themes lor the year ' s discussions, conducted by the Reverend Alfred Loaring-Clark of St. John ' s Church were the poems of John Masefield and plays by Thornton Wilder. Later, the club attended a corporate communion at picturesque St. John ' s. The Chapel Program, directed by Helen Shawhan and Ray Frank Sharp, with the help of Rev. Loaring-Clark and members of the club, was an original Quiz Program. Climaxing the year was a Lawn Party, honoring AAF Episcopal Cadets. Badminton and table tennis were fea- tured, and later in the evening an informal picnic supper was served. This year members of the Episcopal Club have been most active in the war efforts of their various parishes- Evelyn Hurst and Nelma Jeanne Sparks serving as host- esses at Calvary ' s Sunday evening open-house for service men; Helen Shawhan, June McCrory, and Katherine Tarry helping with the O. C. D. workers ' tea at St. Mary ' s Cathedral. The Episcopal Club is sponsored directly by the Woman ' s Auxiliary of St. John ' s. Members of the club are limited to MSC students and former students who are still in school in town. Advisor lor the Club is Rev. Loaring-Clark. Officers are Helen Shawhan, Treasurer; Evelyn Hurst, Presi- dent; Katherine Tarry, Secretary; Louise Newman, ASCC Representative; Nelma Jeanne Sparks, Reporter. 1 r . ..:::......,.,... Dorothy Abbott John Franklin- Evelyn Hurst Jim Null Ray Frank Sharp Jeanne Sparks Paul Batson Cheston Heath June McCrory Mildred Phillips Helen Shawhan Ann Stewart Marshall Davis Jane Henderson Louise Newman Bob Robinson Edgar Sing Katherine Tarry BAPTIST CLUB... . . . encouraaes Is tl nsiian leade ki f ' OFFICERS President Asa McCaslin Vice-president Charles Dinkins Secretary Maude Evelyn McCaslin Treasurer Gloria Pace Sunday School Representative Frances Tucker Social Chairman Martha Crenshaw Organized in 1938 to encourage spiritual growth in Memphis State and to bring about a closer asso- ciation of the Baptist students on the campus, the Baptist Club made efforts to have the Bible read at each Chapel Program during the year. Gloria Pace, an active member of the Club, en- tertained the patients at Kennedy General Hospital on several occasions with selections on her violin. During the fall quarter, club members and spon- sors held a picnic in Overton Park. Meetings combined a devotional and inspiration- al program with a recreational program. The Club was admitted to the All Students Clubs Council in 1939. Mary Beaty Martha Crenshaw Mary Giles Gloria Pace William Brotherton Charles Dinkins Martha McCaslin Paul Regan Page One Hundred Thirty-Two T H E E W M k H CLUB... Serves L atkotic S tuaentd on the L ampuJ. ipt Following their aim, which is to promote fellow- ship among MSC Catholic students, the two-year old Newman Club held a luncheon in the I ' all to honor new members. Later in the school year, the club received com- munion en masse at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. One of the most unusual features of the year for the club was the luncheon honoring Catholic AAF cadet candidates. The affair was held in Manning Hall with the aid of the Home Economics Club. For their chapel program May 5, the Newman Club sponsored Father Maloney as speaker, and the C. B. C. Boys ' Choir. The Newman Club is a branch of the National Catholic Collegiate Organization. Father Jordan Schell of St. Mary ' s Catholic Chinch is the club ' s sponsor and Miss Marie McCormack is faculty advisor. Presidents were Virginia Anderson and Louise Lamar. The Newmans Knick-Knack, Buffet Style: Left to right: Ursula Huebner, Louise Lamar, Fred Simi, Father Jordan Schell, Miss Marie McCormack, Margaret Griesbeck, Mimi Suddoth, Emma Jean Camurati. Virginia Anderson Margaret Griesbeck Elizabeth Herbers Ann Lax nig ax Wilma Jean Penland Emma Jean Camurati Claud Hathorn Ursula Huebner John Novarese Ai. Radvanskv Catherine Stryker Mary Elizabeth Suddoth Addie Deaton Arthur Hays, Jr. Louise Lamar Dorothy O ' Hare Fred Simi Catherine Toarmixa Buddy Weber June Wolbrecht Members not pictured: Madeline Brenner, Pat McKinney, Jerry Bagley, Conley Hemmen, John Harty, Jane Bischoff, Louis Boldreghint, Claire DeCorse, Tony Fabiano, Charles Creath, Leonard Pierotti, Milton Brown. Page One Hundred Thirty-Three E PAUSE TO HONOR THOSE WHO WILL 101 SEE THIS BOOK MISS MARY PETTUS THOMAS MAJDR PLEASANT L. FISHER LT. JOE JONES AVIATION CADET HOY KARL SMITH LT. BENNIE LITTLE JOHN CAPTAIN ARTHUR VANOERGRIFT CORPORAL JOHN NUNNALLY WAYNE LASS1TEH AL FREIZEN rip Mfa ■■ ' . ' .... ?:■■ U R BOOSTERS Page One Hundred Thirty-Five E M P H I S STATE CO L IE G E... in J atL . . . in Winter. Richaid C. Jones, President. Ma in J prina and Di ummer. Page One Hundred Thirty-Six NORMAL CAFE  % Where Staters Meet r : 539 SOUTH HIGHLAND Memphis, Tennessee INDEX Abbett, Ruth Beverly 38 Abbott, Dorothy 20, 28, 29, 48, 51, 66, 73. 109, 118, 119. 121. 131 Aide. Richard 33, 50 Acosta, Henry C arlyle 38 Acree, Edna Leona 38, 68 Adams, Jene Bicknell 29, 68, 74, 124 Aden. Robbie 33, 1 28, 1 30 Akers, Ruth 33 Alexander, Bobby 33 Alexander, Mary Clarentine 2 1 Alston, James 33 Anderson, Evelyn 38, 02 Anderson, Grace 21, 48, 66. 123 Anderson. Mary Virginia, 21. 22, 62, 122, 125, 133 Anderson, Thelma 38 Anthony, Ailene 38 Applewhite, Jack 29, 32, 58 Appling, Mildred 2 1 . 66, 1 25 Armour, William 38 Ashe, A. J 38 Austin, L. C 15 Austin, Wilma Jean 33, 66 Bagley, Jerry 32, 33, 121 Band, Harry 28. 29. 48, 54, 55, 70, 71, 82 Baker, Raymond 32 Ballas, Aspasia 38 Barbour, Joy 21 Barham. Fred 29, 54 Barton, Nancy 32, 33, 04 w E DO NO PRINTING But We Believe In Memphis And Recommend That You Have Your Printing Done IN MEMPHIS • Kelley Jamison Trade Typesetting Advertising Typographers GORDON FOODS, INC. ATLANTA LOUISVILLE MEMPHIS NASHVILLE BIRMINGHAM POTATO CHIPS SALTED PEANUTS, CANDIES NUTS, CAKES PEANUT BUTTER, SANDWICHES GORDON FOODS, INC 475 NO. MAIN MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE INDEX Baskin, Effie 33 Batson, Paul 33, 1 3 1 Bauer, Jacqueline 38, 62 Beaty, David 33 Beaty, Mary Louise 29, 68, 121, 132 Beaty, Robert 29, 58 Bell, Doris 38,64 Bell, Jean 38, 64, 76, 118 Beyer, Marie 2 1 , 1 20 Bicknell, Marion 38 Biggs, Betty 33, 68 Biggs, Dorothy 33, 68, 74 Birdwell, Willa Dean 38 Bishop, Hunter 108 Bischoff, Jane 33, 66, 73, 7(5, 88, 118, 1 19 Black, Ann 38, 64 Blake, Fred 38 Blackmail, Ethyl 16 Boldreghini, Lewis 21 Bowlent, Clarice 2 1 , 1 22 Boyette, Wilnia 21 Brakefield, Virginia 22, 5 1 , 64 Bratton. Hazel. ' 20, 21. 47, 48, 51, 62, 63, 71, 73, 118, 120, 121, 129 Brenner, Madeline 38, 00 Bridges, Margaret 33, 68, 122 Broglio, Eli 38 Brotherton. William 29, 132 Browder, Juanita 33, 123 Brown, C. S 1 5 Brown, Gypsy 29, 48, 02 Brown, Richard 38 Br tinner, Claire 125 Buck, William 29, 54 Bundy, Robert 30 Burress, James 38 Bursi, Charles 23, 33, 72, 73, 120, 121 Butler, Helen 30,62, 120, 124 Butler, Margaret 33 Caldwell, W. E 33, 54 Camurati, Emma Jean 32, 33, 39, 66, 124, 133 Carter, Christine 33 Carter, Faye 38, 08 Cates, Bernard 33 Catledge, Margaret 21, 22, 48, 64, 71, 125, 126 Chai ' in, Elizabeth Custer 30 Chandler, Harris 33, 39, 50 Chappell, Alice 15, 125 Childers, J. B 30 Cluuxhweil, Nanniebeth 30, 68, 129 Clark, R. P 1 Clark, Margaretta 21, 22, 70, 71, 124 Click, Austin 38 C bb, Myrtle 1 6 Cockrolt, William 33, 54 Coker, Louis 38 Colbrun, Richard C 22 Coleman, Opal 17 Collins, Helen Norman 22, 26, 124, 125 Collinsworth, Margaret 22, 48, 70, 71, 84. 85, 126, 127, 128, 130 Concklin, Harry 38, 54 CURRENT EVENTS News is moving so fast these days that there isn ' t time to change your ac- cent between accounts from Moscow and from China. Things are poppin ' . You ' ll be ready to do your share in these beautifully tailored slacks. Built right at all strategic points. They are tailored with hip control. 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Robert 38, 54 Evans, Roy 34. 56 Farris, William 34, 56 Fears, Frances 34 Feaster, Mavis 30, 1 24, 1 25 Felts, Maurice 38 Fereday, Nell 38, 129 Finlay, James 38 Flinn, Reed 34, 37, 39, 118. 129 Flowers, Beatrice 34, 51, 68, 121, 128, 130 Fountain, Bess 17 Fowler, Ralph 37, 38, 54, 120 France, Shirley Hi Franklin, Edabeth 28, 30, 50, 51, 66, 70, 71, 108. 118 Franklin, John 38, 56, 131 Freeland, Lurline, 30, 49, 50, 64, 94, 97, 108, 1 1 1 Friddle, Faye 34, 124 Friedman, Arthur 30, 126 Friz ell, H. M 16, 100 Gaudy, Sarah 22, 26, 30, 62, 125 Garret, Frances 38, 66, 1 1 I Geoghegan, Helen 34. 66 Gibson, ' Ted 34, 47, 54 Giles, Mary 34, 50, 1 32 Gillespie, Marjorie 38, 64 Glover, John 30 Godwin. 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Eleanor 20, 26, 30, 47, 48, 62, 70. 71, 124, 125, 129, 135 Hamilton, foe 38 Hamilton, Robert 38, 56 Hamner, Maxine 30, 124 Hardy, John 38, 47. 1 29 Harris, Dorothy Harris, Neil 20, 23, 68 Harrison, Gloria Dale 38, 64 Hathaway, McKinley 34, 54 Hanser, Lucy 14, 69 Hayden, Grover 14 Hathorn, Claud 30, 33, 118, 133 Hays. Arthur 38, 133 Head, fames 38, 58 Heath, Cheston 29, 30, 33, 56, 118, 119, 131 Heatherly, Velma 1 4 Heiskell, Mary 14. 1 22 Henderson, Bess 125 Henderson, Jane 38,55,62, 124, 131 Henry, Doris 30 Herbers, Elizabeth 38, 133 Herbert, Ralph 34, 54 Herring, Wilton Albert Hill, Ann Carolyn 38, 66, 1 IS Hilton, Arthur 34, 120, 121 Hinant, Frances 30, 68, 120, 121 Hines, Harold 30 Hirshmann, Genevieve 38 Holclen, Catherine 23, 62 Holmes, Dorothy 40, 66 Holmes, Louise 40 Holladay, Jim 23. 54, 71, 70, 109, 127 Holland, Marian 34, 68 Holliday, Jack 34, 1 1 8 Holliday, Mary Ann 24, 62, 118 Holliday, Virginia 24, 66, 71, 120, 121 Hollingsworth, Nancy 34, 123, 130 Hood, ' Mary Ethel 24 Howell, Dorthy Mae 40 Hudson, Will 34 Huebner, Ursula 34, 62, 97, 109, 111, 124, 133 Huffman, Bernice 30, 68 Hughes, O. R 16 Humphreys, Robert 37, 40 Hunt, Clark 34, 39 Hunt, Thomas 24, 48, 56, 57, 118, 119 Hurley, Charles 40 Hurst, Evelyn 32, 34, 48, 68, 122, 123, 131 Hurt, Sara 30, 64, 1 30 Ingram, Mary Lou 34, 64, 122, 123, 130 Brains for defense; Beauty for morale Let us help you solve your beauty problems RADIANT BEAUTY SHOP 537 S. Highland Phone 4-9298 NORMAL-BUNTYN CLEANERS 545 SOUTH HIGHLAND AVE. MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE THE STUDENTS FAVORITE Fountain Cosmetics Prescriptions NORMAL DRUG CO. 571 S. HIGHLAND For Students For Cadets For Faculty INDEX Irby, Frances 40, 62, 72, 93, 119, 120, 121 Jackson, William 34, 54 Jamerson, Charles 15, 1 () 1 Jester, Jean 40, 1 22, 1 30 Johnson, Evie Marie 40, 50, 64, 129 ' Johnson, Don 20, 24, 48, 54, 55 Johnson. Janice 23, 28, 30, 48. 68, 69, 71, 76 Johnson, S. T 40 Johnson, Vernon 28, 30, 48, 51, 54, 70, 71 Johnson, Virginia Lee 1 6 Johnson, Alice 37,40, 48, 64, 91, 96 Johnston, Imogene 35, 66, 129 Johnston, Mrs. Rosa Lee 24, 129 Jones, Betty 40, 68. 111. 123 Jones, Clara Jean 24, 47, 48, 51, 62, 63, 70, 71. 135 Jones, Lois 35, 68 Jones, Nancy Gragg 30, 62 Jones, Richard, President 13, 136 Jones, Richard, Mrs 13 Jones, Virginia L 40, 66 Juden, Patricia 40,66, 118, 120. 121 Keaton, Edward 40 Kee, Janice 40, 64 Keeton, Ora Helen 30 Kelly, Benjamin 35. 56, 123 Kendall, Patsy 35, 64, 130 Kennedy, R. E 1 5 King, Elaine 40, 64 King, Dorothy 30, 48, 64, 122, 123 Kirk, Arline 40 Kitts, William 40, 54 Knox, Ha el 24, 120. 121 Koelz, Wilhelmina 28,30 Lally, Edward 24 Lamar, Lonise 24, 46, 64, 65, 71, 1 18. 122, 133 Lannigan, Margaret Ann 40, 68, 133 Larde, Charlene 24 Lawles, Ada 24 Lawo, Anne 28 Lea, Emma 17 Lewis, Fred 25 Levy, Undine 15 COLLEGE GRADUATES WILL FIND BUSINESS SUCCESS By Choosing Memphis ' No. 1 Business School MILLER-HAWKINS DO NOT DELAY ENROLLMENT! . . . Thorough training now will prepare for efficient war service and assure post-war positions. FHA Real Estate Loans FIRE, AUTOMOBILE AND GENERAL INSURANCE E. H. CRUMP CO. INVESTMENT BANKERS Smith ' s Largest Direct Writing Insurance Agency THE BURGER BAR Sandwiches Drinks Plates A favorite with the Students INDEX Libby, Mary Frances 35 Light, Ray Bolton 40 Locke, J. F„ Dr 1 6 Long, John Wilmer 40, 56, 129 Lott, James 35, 1 2 1 Lnckey, Pauline 35, 66, 128 Lucas. Billie Ray 25, 48, 51, 56, 57, 71. 86, 120, 127 McAuley, Marion 26, 3 1 , 62 McBride, John 35, 56 McCarter, John 35 McCaslin, Asa 25 McClanahan, Mildred 40 McCraw, Mary Ann 35, 62, 124, 130 McCrory, June Ardell 40, 64, 131 McCormack, Marie 15, 120, 125, 133 McDaniel, Albert 40 McElravy, Patricia 31, 64, 70. 71 McFaddcn, Cecil 46. 64, 118 McGoldrick, John 35 McGonagill, Norma Jean 35 McKibben, Myrtle 40, 66, 128 McKinney, Patricia 40, 08 McLean, T. T 15. 30. 1 14 McLemore, John 40, 58 McNeer, Vernon 25, 54, 115 McNeal, John 40, 56, 115 Mangrum, Graham 36, 1 1 8 Martin. George 25, 51, 58, 59 Mason, Betty 40, 68 PRESCRIPTIONS Pharmaceuticals Biologicals Sodas Sundries Toiletries Tobaccos — Magazines Gift Department METHODIST HOSPITAL PHARMACY 188 South Bellevue Phone 7-0046 Federal Bakery 121 Madison 5-2100 Compliments of the eca Bottling Co. MADE-MARK KEG. U.S. PAT. OFF. 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E„ Dr 14, 127 Moore, Irene 17 Moore, Judson 7, 47, 54, 115 Moore, Marion 40, 66, 1 30 Moose, Foster, Dr 14 Morgan, Rosalyn 35, 51, 66, 67, 73, 118 Morton, Fred 28, 31, 54, 115 Moseley, James 3 1 , 54 Moseley, Ray 31, 54, 1 15 Moss, Jeanette Sterrett 25, 48, 51, 68, 70 Moss, ' Irene 40, 62, 118 Moody, William 25, 1 2 1 Murphy, Mary Neil 40 Myers, Blanche 35, 64, 118, 122 Mynders, Mother 60 Newman, Louise 40, 40, 48, 62, 131 Newport, Lamar 14 Norment, Camile 40, 118, 121 Norment, Marie 35, 1 1 8 Northern, Dorothy Jean 25, 39, 46, 66, 70, 71, 122 Norton, John 31, 54 Novarese, John 35, 54, 1 33 Null, James 35, 56, 118. 119, 131 Nunnely, Margaret 40 Oakley, Blanche 31 O ' Bannon, William 40, 54 O ' Hare, Dorothy 40, 62, 63, 115, 124, 133 Oldham, John, Mrs 13 Oldham, John, Dean 12, 13, 100 Olswanger, Berl 20, 25, 56, 70, 71, 97, 118, 120, 121 Overton, Ralph 40, 56, 130 Ozier, Emily Jane 40, 62, 1 30 Pace, Gloria... 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Registered Jeweler Main at Monroe • American Gem Society MEMPHIS Headquarters for Schooi Pins 6c Rings Fraternity Jewelry INDEX Phillips, William 35, 56 Pittman, Ray 40 Porter, Martha Lou 26, 68 Poston, Marjorie 35 Pulliam, Mary 40, 128, 130 Radvansky, Al 31, 54, 133 Raines, Mary Elizabeth 40 Rainwater, Thomas 31 Ralph, Voncile 40 Ranous, C. A 1 4 Ray, Howard 31, 118. 119 Rawls, Flora 17 Rea, William 40, 54 Reed, Thomas - 35 Regan, Paul 40, 132 Restall, Charles 35, 58 Rhodes, Mary Elizabeth - 26 Reiclart, Richard 40 Richard, Earle 40 Ricketts, Louise 40, 66, 92, 118, 119 Riggins, Margaret 39, 42, 66, 120 Ritchie, Bobby 42, 62, 122 Roach, John 26, 1 20. 1 2 1 Robinson, Annie Katherine 35, 64 Robinson, Aline 26 Robinson. Bob 26, 1 3 1 Robison, R. M 1 2, 1 00 Rogers, Billie Duke 42 Rot her, Anna Louise 40 Roper, William 3 1 , 56, 1 30 Rothstein, Harriette 36, 46, 120 Rosenblum, Norman 105 Rudner, Henry 42, 56 Russell, Viletta, 36, 48, 66, 118, 119, 120, 121, 129 Sadler, Nina Jeanne 23, 32, 34, 39, 62, 82, 88 Sage, Myra 36, 64 Samuels, Thomas 26, 56, 71. 120 Schneider. Elizabeth 42, 122 Schwarzkopf, Carol 42 Scott, Golda 31 Scruggs, Harry 42, 58, 1 30 Shankland, Attese 26, 48, 64, 1 22 Shankman, Herzl 42, 118, 119 Shankman, Sylvia 36 Shawhan, Helen 37, 39, 42,64, 118, 131 Sharp, Ray 31, 56, 71, 73, 83, 118. 119, 131 Shearin, Jean 42, 62 Shelton, La Verne 42, 1 22 Shelton, Martha Lou, 31, 48, 50, 62, 63, 124, 125 Shelton, Viola 32, 36, 62, 115, 124, 125 Shinault, Edith 36, 123, 129 Sibley, Kathryn 42, 66 Sigler, Paula 42, 62, 89 Siler, Edith 42. 130 Simi, Fred 26, 70, 71. 119, 133 Simmons, Frank 26, 101 Sing, Edgar William 42, 131 Sisk, Robert 36 Smiley, Dorothy 42, 66. 118, 129 Smith, Charles Neal 36, 56 Smith, Eugene 42, 54 Smith, Margaret 42, 64, 82, 95, 124 ? The 1943 DESOTO is bound in a Kingskraf t Cover FOR more than half a century Perel Lowenstein, THE DIAMOND STORE OF THE SOUTH, has offered the world ' s finest merchandise on the easiest credit terms ever devised. Your credit is absolutely FREE at Perel Lowenstein and you have the privilege of taking a whole year to pay y? Perel Lowenstein 144 South Main St. Memphis, Tennessee X ■ MEMPHIS ENGRAVING CO. HELPING to mould thought through the more perfect visualization of IDEAS a s set forth in the printed word, is the devoted service incorporated in Memphis Engraving Company Craftsmanship. • MEMPHIS ' OLDEST CONTINUOUS ENGRAVING COMPANY PRINTING Weed CALL 2-2315 LINOTYPE PRINTING CO. 935 LINDEN AVENUE INDEX Smith. Nellie Angel, Dr 12. 11 Smith, Mary Louise 36 Snyder, L. E 1 4 Sparks, Nelma Jeanne 26, 46. 68, 131 Spence, Billy 36, 56 Starnes, Hallie 42 Steere, H. J ., Dr 1 6 Stewart, Ann 36, 1 3 1 Stewart, Charles 42 St. John, Willard 36, 56, 118 Stratton, Barton 42 Street, Calvin 15 Strenli, Gladys 37, 42, 76, 90 Stobaugh, Dorothy 42. 64, 128 Stryker, Catherine 42, 62, 124, 133 Suiter, Lottye 17 Suddoth, Mary Elizabeth 36, 46, 64, 65, 118, 119, 120, 122, 124, 133 Suggs, Ruth 31,64, 121, 128, 130 Summers, Nola Jean 36, 66, 120 Taliaferro. Lewis 27, 58, 59, 71, 122, 126. 131 Tarry, Katherine 27,48, 62, 71, 122, 126. 131 Taylor, Heber 42, 1 1 5 Taylor, Julia 42, 120 Taylor, Margaret 31 Tenent, Joyce 42 Thomas, Charles 27, 54 Thomas, Julia 27 Thomas, John 42, 58 Thompson, Barbara 42 Thompson, Mary Catherine 29, 36. 51, 62, 71. 72. 73. 118 Thompson, Sarah Kathryn 36, 68 Thornton, Mary Anne 42, 62, 128, 130 Throgmorton, Mary Emma 42, 1 23 Tilgram, Logan 42 Toarmina, Catherine 42, 133 Tombs, Nellie 3 1 , 64 Tompkins, Deloris 31, 47, 66, 122 Torti, J. 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Phone 3441 Patronize These Advertisers for They Helped Make This Book Possible Book Store 147 Brodnax, George T 148 Burger Bar 145 Clarke, E. H. Bro 142 Coca-Cola 146 Crump, E. H 145 Federal Bakery 146 Fletcher ' s Drug Store 143 Fortune ' s 140 Gordon Food, Inc 138 Grayson ' s 142 Hays Supply Co 142 Kelley Jamison 138 K i i lgskraf t Press 1 49 Linotype Printing Co 151 Madison Coal Fuel Co 153 Malco Theatre 153 Mangel ' s 139 McLaurine ' s Bakery Restaurant 141 Memphis Engraving Co 1 50 Memphis State College 136 Methodist Hospital Pharmacy 146 Miller-Hawkins 145 Municipal Bond Investment Co 143 Normal-Buntyn Cleaners 144 Normal Cafe 137 Normal Drug 144 Normal Jewelry Co 143 Normal Theatre 1 52 Paul ' s Shoe Store 140 Perel and Lowenstein ' s 149 Radiant Beauty Parlor 144 Seven-Up 1 40 Walgreen ' s 142 Wilbanks 154 Words and Music 1 47 York Arms Co 1 52 THANK GOOD NESS PA t E | HANK GOODNESS! This is the last page of copy, but perhaps the most di lit ul t to write, for words, type, ink, and paper cannot express the sincere appre- ciation we, the heads ol the DeSoto, feel for our co-workers. Having lived for a year with otir uppermost ambition that ol giving to the ones at Memphis State a DeSoto they would like, we cherish a lingering hope that this has been in part accomplished. Our capsule-sized staff has worked overtime producing copy, layouts, and photographs. For the bulk of copy, we are indebted to — Louise Lamar, associate editor, for clever class writeups; Nelma Jeanne Sparks, for an endless amount ol club and faculty copy; Margaretta Clark, copy editor, for the data and copy on the division pages. Margaret Griesbeck, class editor, assumed the mountainous task of alphabetizing class lists and gathering and typing class information. Fea- tures editor Hazel Bratton supervised elections and did the tedious job of tabu- lating the Ed and Co-ed poll. To Harriette Rothstein, art editor, we are grateful for the Artiste splendor lent to the yearbook. Judson Moore, sports editor, did a fine job of gathering sports photographs and data. Deloris Tompkins combined editorial and advertising work, and did a tremendous job. John Hardy and Dorothy Jean Northern took snapshots and informal portraits ol many groups around the campus. They were slightly handicapped by the restriction put on film and photographic supplies. Mimi Suddoth and Claud Hathorn made up the promotions staff, making posters lor any and every event and novel picture show ads for the Tiger Rag. To the rest of the stall, who were always on hand to do small but necessary jobs, who tabulated and alphabetized lists, who sold advertising and promoted the publications, and who added life to the DeSoto office, we are humbly thankful for your faithful and untiring assistance. There are always a number of workers who never walk through the portals of the DeSoto rooms. These have also aided in the production of this publication. The Publications Board, with Mr. R. M. Robison as Chairman, has lent us advice and assistance in financial problems and letting contracts. We should like to throw verbal orchids to Mr. Marvin Cole and the staff of Memphis Engraving Company for superb work on photographs; to Mr. John Linxwiler and Mr. Her- bert Herring of Linotype Printing Company lor their patience and cooperation in printing and binding the book; to Mr. Charles Krizan and the staff of the Memphis Photo-reflex studio for such flattering pictures; to Walgreen ' s Camera Department for aiding us in getting photographic supplies through the Priorities Board; to Shirley Sieg of Pratt Institute, New York City, for ingenious layouts; to The Commercial Appeal and Press-Scimitar publications for the use of their photographs and the publicity they granted us; to the Army and Navy Public Relations Offices, who dispatched data and photographs of Memphis State Service Men; to the Associated Collegiate Press for their stream of ideas and suggestions gathered at the 1943 convention; to the Cadets, who arrived in time to lend invaluable assistance; to the faithful advisors, Mrs. Lucy B. Hauser, and Mrs. Grace Hampton, who labored so patiently through our copy and proofs; and to the advertisers, who placed their confidence in this publication when they signed the contract for their respective ads. We sincerely hope you like the book. C ara jean jones, l U I I U n £LnorJ4a,n, BUSINESS MANAGER v u JV s.o -v e