Memphis State University - DeSoto Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

Text from Pages 1 - 248 of the 1953 volume:

OFFICIAL YEARBOOK OF MEMPHIS STATE COLLEGE MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE -Ar HOWARD EZELL ...Editor PAUL MARSH _ lr£ Editor DR. WILLIAM H. TAFT Faculty Adviser Hi, Folks, Tim ' s back . . . Well, another year has rolled around and rolling right on in with our 1953 DeSoto is Timothy Tiger, returning from last year ' s warm reception. Yes, Tim thinks Memphis State is a pretty swell college and as you can see from the cover our talented tiger is painting a bright future for good ole MSC. You might say that Tim couldn ' t wait for the handwriting on the wall, so he took the situation in hand and put it there himself. Also, in reference to the color of the cover, we must admit young Tim had a hand in that, too. It ' s all due to this modern jive, or Be-bop era. You see, Timothy being a tiger is a real Cat — hence that crazy red cover. Our striped buddy really enjoys himself as he roams through the DeSoto this year — we hope you will, too. Sincerely, Jke d-)e S oto J ta. }} President J. M. Jack Smith Progress and Expansion J. M. Jack Smith became president of Mem- phis State College in 1946 and since that time Progress and Expansion has been the theme guiding this institution to higher and higher achievements. Prior to taking over the helm at M.S.G., Presi- dent Smith served two years as head of Tennessee Polytechnic Institute, was director of instruction for Memphis City Schools between 1940 and 1946, was Tennessee Commissioner of Education one year (he served again in 1950 while on leave of absence from M.S.C.) and taught in schools in the state between 1915 and 1930. President Smith can well recall his early teach- ing days when he had charge of a one-room, one- teacher school in rural Hardin County, handling 35 students and receiving $35 monthly. Progress and Expansion can be shown in the expanding campus — many changes have been made on this 80-acre area. The new Student Cen- ter and Cafeteria, built in 1952, have become the popular places to be and to meet your fellow classmates. The Administration Building and the Science Hall received additions. A new men ' s Dormitory, Hayden Hall, was completed in 1952 as were changes in the former cafeteria section where the Air Force R.O.T.C. unit now resides. The new gymnasium was completed in time for commencement in 1951 and was able to handle thousands of basketball fans the following year. The Training School was enlarged to care for ever-increasing enrollment. And many old timers will recall that the Tiger Den was formerly in the basement of the Admin- istration Building — but no longer — this has given way to brightly-lighted classrooms and offices. The Girls ' Dormitory also has received the remodeling treatment. The older Boys ' Dorm was remodeled and renamed Scates Hall. The Veterans Village was built on the campus to provide for 75 families of World War II vet- erans. To provide for the enlarged student body and the expanding class offerings at the College, the library was doubled, with more facilities for stor- ing books and more space for students to study in. And air-conditioning is promised, so hot-weather students can concentrate in comfort. Mrs. Smith President and Mrs. Smith before the fireplace in their home The ever-growing parking problem has been met headon with additional space provided, former lots have been paved, and better use has been made of areas around the campus buildings. But all the gains have not been in buildings and more parking space. The college has become an university in all but name, with the division of the work into four schools: The Graduate School, School of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration and School of Education. Many courses have been added and many classes have added extra sections to care for the rapidly increasing enrollment. And there has been that growth that persons find hard to explain — the feeling that here at M.S.C. we truly have an institution in which we are proud, proud to be a member of its student body, its faculty, its administration staff. And as M.S.C. graduates go out into the professional fields, the college gains in prestige and in repu- tation. And while this 1953 DeSoto is not dedicated to any single individual, the staff wishes to pay its respect to President Smith, his staff and all the students who have done their part to carry on the Progress and Expansion theme so nobly these past few years. And may M.S.C. continue to progress and to expand in the years to come. The President ' s Home on the Campus A Student Center in every sense of the word Student Center ft ft In the life ot every college student there will always be one place that will stand out in his memories in years to come. And for all those who have walked up the steps at Memphis State Col- lege there is little chance that this favorite memory will be any other than the Student Center. Placed into operation in 1952 after being for- merly housed in the basement of the Administra- tion Building, the Student Center is just what the name implies — the center where all students, be they freshmen or graduate scholar, gather for that coffee break, that Coke hour, or to dance, to talk, to play cards, or to just be there. If you ' re ever looking for anyone at the Col- lege, there ' s the Student Center as the Number One starting point — and one seldom needs move on to some other place. It makes no difference the hour there ' s always someone there. They just love to pose for the photographer mm m Hk ' Left to right: Barbara Douglass pays the cafeteria boss, Leo Davis, who is officially in charge of Student En- terprises — and at M.S.C. there ' s no bigger campus enterprise than the student center and cafeteria. In center, Mrs. Matilda Caruthers adds up another customer ' s check before he gets out into the dining room, and at right, two collectors wait for customers in the cafeteria, Mrs. Frances Duncan and Mrs. Mary Agnes St. John. Cafeteria The cafeteria was officially opened with the start of school in the Fall of 1952. It can accom- modate several hundred students at one time, and with the rapid serving line provided, the students find little difficulty in getting a quick bite to eat. In addition, there is a private dining room con- Mrs. Peebles and some of the delightful servings from the Cafe- teria. At right. The modernistic welcome sign to the Cafeteria. completed last year. In addition to regular cafeteria facilities, the building also has a banquet room which has been used by many organizations during the year. ft nected, which may be opened to enlarge the regu- lar serving area. Many organizations have found this room the ideal meeting place during the year. This room proved most useful for the special breakfast programs held during Religious Em- phasis Week. ft ft The Library This year found the library with a $250,000 ad- dition to its facilities. There was some remodeling of the old building and expanding of the seating capacity. The addition provided for tripling the book storage space. Provision has been provided for the use of reading machines when needed and storage of film and micro-cards. The Front view of the College Library Students enjoy some of the new facilities offered for studying 9 Facilities are neatly arranged for the convenience of all seeking additional knowledge r ■ jx; f s: m mm v y Not only has ample space been provided but the best in lighting has been installed to aid students. Mozelle Lundy, assistant librarian, finds the shelves are easier to get to. A feature of the addition is a large room de- signed for a browsing collection of books with an informal arrangement of furnishings for comfort- able seating and reading. The seating can be rearranged and additional chairs added to convert the room into a small lecture hall seating around 150. Opening from this room are four small areas which will be used as listening rooms for phonograph record playing and for typing of materials that may not be taken from the library building. Unit air-conditioners have been installed in all reading rooms which should provide more com- fortable summer conditions for study and reading. The new addition to the library, as seen from the west parking lot tion — The Administration Building — has a new wing added, providing more office The New Gymnasium from the back view — most fans see it from the convenient ramps provided the thousands of basket- ball customers annually. Men found a new campus home in 1952 when Hayden Hall was completed. The dorm was named in honor of Grover II. Hayden, a member of the science depart- ment at M.S.C. since 1918. HONORARIES 11 Leon Hardison President Ronald Gruenewald Vice-President Charles Homra Secretary =JJ)eua CLDDCI w Delta Kappa, Memphis State ' s honorary leadership fraternity for men, selects its members from the junior and senior classes. Membership is determined by a student ' s qualities in leadership, character and achievements in campus activities. Recognition is made in the fields of religious and social activities, journalism, scholarship and athletics. This leadership fraternity chooses new members on a point system. They are announced at solemn tapping ceremonies in the fall and the spring each year. The organization limits its membership to one per cent of the student body. It was chartered at Memphis State in 1950. Projects during the 1952-53 year have been the counseling of freshmen during registration and evaluating campus news for an anticipated alumni bulletin. The group is presently seeking national recognition from Omicron Delta Kappa. First Row, left to right: Wayne Adams, Johnny Burns, Howard Ezcll, Berl Garey and Joe Gibbs • Second Row: Charles Howell, Ralph Messer, Todd Miller, Louis Pritchett, and O ' Neil Williams. Members of the faculty who are associate members are Prof. Jesse W. Fox, Dr. Charles S. Brown, Dr. Don Streeter, Dr. Robert C. Anderson, C. C. Humphreys, Lamar Newport, Dean R. M. Robison, Dr. Eugene Lambert and President J. M. Smith. 12 J asset Tassel, senior women ' s honorary group, is an organization which emphasizes leadership, scholar- ship and service among women students. It was organized in the Spring of 1950 to petition as soon as the proper requirements are met for membership in Mortar Board, national senior women ' s hon- orary. At the beginning of each year Tassel members serve as counsellors to freshman women students and on registration day help all freshmen find their desired subject or professor. An assembly is held at the beginning of the year to give women students some ideas of the DO ' s and DON ' T ' s of Memphis State. In fostering scholarship and leadership, Tassel sponsors an honorary group for freshmen women based on high scholastic averages, Lambda Delta. A series of luncheon forums which consider problems affecting women today is conducted b Tassel to stimulate thinking among college women. Tassel ' s aim is to encourage college women to be better students and citizens on the Memphis State campus. ;v; ;;3i;:;:.: ' y-i ' M Diana Brown Anne Law Marilvn Sanford Joe Ann Corbitt Jean Claire McDermott Ida Stanton Carol Cratin Phyllis O ' Callaghan Phyllis Stimbert Julia Goode Connie Sue Pope Nancy Thompson Faculty Members: Miss Flora Rawls, Dr. Mary Francis Gyles, Miss Elma Roane Emogene Gordon Pauline Rosenberg Eva V allis 13 ' .• ' ■ ' ■.-•■ S«i«i« Phyllis Stimbert Sec.-Treas. Joe Ann Corbitt Vice-President Vivian Rogers President Artpka l sL C wieaa f The objectives of Alpha Psi Omega are to de- velop dramatic talent and the art of acting, to cul- tivate a taste for the best in the drama, and to foster the cultural values which we believe dra- matics develop, and to unite the dramatic forces of the colleges and universities — members of this order — in mutual brotherhood and service. Membership is based on participation in dra- matics at Memphis State College and is based on work done in both technical work and in acting. Membership is by invitation only, from members of Sock and Buskin. Alpha Psi Omega, in an attempt to encourage the best in dramatic work, every May holds a tra- ditional Awards Banquet followed by the semi- annual invitation. Following this banquet, open to anyone interested, awards are presented to the best MSC actor and actress, best supporting actor and actress, and two technical awards. Last year ' s acting awards went to Toby Sides, Peggy Clay- pool, John Riles and Mary Katherine Baxter. Technical awards went to Joe Ann Corbitt and Agnes Moore. Members include, left to right: Peggy Claypool, Dixie Golladay, Johnny Lovelady, Nancy Madlinger, Macon Mr- Calman, Carlton McFarland, Agnes Moore, Mary Franres Ramsey. 14 Raymond Tanner President Kendall Albert Treasurer ft X Frances Coleman Secretary Robert Cameron Historian ft ft Chi Beta Phi, national honorary scientific fra- ternity for undergraduates, was founded at Ran- dolph-Macon College, Ashland. Virginia, in 1916, and has a membership of approximately 4,000. In 1935 the lraternity was approved as an associated society by the American Association for the Ad- vancement of Science. Phi Chapter at Memphis State College was installed June 14, 1947. The Fraternity issues two annual publications. The Chi Beta Phi Record and The Chi Beta Phi Newsletter. Each year a key is awarded to a member of each chapter who has excelled in scholarship, leadership, and service to the frater- nity. A candidate for membership must be at least a third-quarter sophomore ; he must have at least thirty hours of science, a B average in science, and an overall B average. The fraternity is sup- ported by the departments of Chemistry, Biology. Physics, and Mathematics. Phi Chapter has two initiations each year, one in the Fall quarter and one in the Spring quarter. Programs at the monthly meeting this year have included a field trip to the X-ray clinic at Kennedy Hospital, a film on crystal growth, and talks by W. C. Thompson. R. W. McGowan. and Dr. R. R. Overman of the University of Tennessee. First Row, left to right: William L. Brown, Jimmy Moseley, Richard Palmer, Walter C. Thompson, Robert Tooms, Dr. Carl D. Brown, Prof. Jesse W. Fox, Prof. G. H. Hayden, Dr. H. S. Kaltenborn, Dr. A. S. Rudolph, Prof. L. E. Snyder. • Other members not pictured above include: Mrs. R. B. Almy, Kenneth Cooke, Arnold Zinck, Donald Anishanslin, Lawrence Gill, Caesar Garavelli, Al Wolfe, James Terry, Margaret Ratalko, Dr. Elmore Holmes, Dr. G. N. Wollan, Prof. R. W. McGowan, Dr. Elton Fisher, Prof. D. B. Folden, Prof. H. M. Hayes, Dr. Carroll Ijams, Prof. C. H. McNees, Lamar Newport, Miss Elma Roane. 15 oLiberai yvrfa J ronor S oclett Organized and sponsored by faculty members of Phi Beta Kappa, oldest national honorary fraternity, the Liberal Arts Honor Soeiety recognized outstanding scholar- ship in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Students are elected annually on the basis of their academic standing and in accordance with standards of Phi Beta Kappa. Student members elected in the Spring of 1952 were: Betty Ann Beeler, Lillye Ruth Carson, Kathryn Judith Evans, Dorothy Jane Fisher, Lola Frances Kiser, John Catlett Rumble, all seniors, and Phyllis Ann O ' Callaghan, junior. Faculty members who belong include Dean Flora Rawls, Dr. H. S. Kaltenborn. Dr. Peter Bannon, Dr. Aaron Boom, Bradford White, Daniel C. Sossomon, Dr. Mary Frances Gyles and Dr. Dorothy Seay.                c« «««««««««««« c Lawibda UJelt a Lambda Delta is an honorary sorority for freshmen women attaining a 3.5 average for two quarters. The pur- pose of the society is to promote intelligent living and a high standard of learning, and to encourage superior scho- lastic attainment among freshmen women. Lambda Delta was organized on the Memphis State campus in May, 1952, and is now petitioning Alpha Lambda Delta, national honorary fraternity. Members include, top row, left to right: Nancy Jo Rumble, Char- lotte Young, Barbara Burnette • Bottom Row: Betty Oglesby, Sue Shannon and Amy Nell Aeschliman. 16 l l UJeita C p5iic 5iton Leon Hardison President Pi Delta Epsilon, national honorary journalism fraternity, was installed on the Memphis State campus in the spring quarter of 1952. Membership is based on a student ' s work in journalistic activities. He must have completed at least one year ' s work and must be either a junior or senior. Projects for the 1952-53 year have been the sponsoring of a signature page in the school ' s newspaper and the compiling of an anticipated alumni bulletin. Top Row, left to right: Joleta Conley, Howard Ezell, Ronald Gruenewald and Paul Marsh • Second Row: Peggy Jeanne Miller, Mary Gardiner Miller, Charles Mueller, and Betty Erie Pouncey • Third Row: Robert Templeton, Henry Wenzler, Fred C. Kendriek and Dr. William H. Taft. 17 Jau J appa rtpka DDi T Tau Kappa Alpha, national honorary speech fraternity, was organized by a group of Indiana college orators and debaters in Indianapolis in 1908. The Memphis State Chapter was installed Feb. 18, 1953, by Paul Brandes and students from Ole Miss Chapter. A candidate for membership must be outstanding in the field of speech with a high scholastic average. The purpose of the fraternity is to encourage and re- ward outstanding achievement in the field of forensics. First Row: James Dietz, Jim Hurt and John G. Jones • Second Row: Connie Sue Pope, Vivian Rogers and Eva Wallis • Third Row: Eleanor Williamson, Miss Evelyn Kempe, Dr. Donald Streeter.                ««««««««««««««« J iqma Jjelta j l Gamma Delta Chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, national honorary Spanish fraternity, was established at Memphis State April 21, 1950, some 30 years after its founding at the University of California. Members must have studied Spanish for the equivalent of three college years and must have maintained an over-all B average with an A average in Spanish. Members sponsor informal parties at which other students of Spanish may meet Spanish-speaking persons now living in Memphis. They strive to accomplish the purposes of the national organization: to forment a wider knowledge of and a greater love for the Hispanic contributions to modern culture; to provide a nucleus for Spanish language student activities and regional meetings; to foster friendly relations and the cooperative spirit between the nations of Hispanic speech and of English speech, and to reward those who show special attainments and interests. Members this year include, top row, left to right: Anne Law, Lynn Bigbee, Norma Graeber and Jean Glair; McDermott • Bottom Row, left to right: Elizabeth Mc- Callen, Cecil Ribon and Miss Mary Heiskell. H Bug- Unpack ana stay aw H HI ai HI HI HI HW Professional organizations offer students not only the advantages of getting together to discuss their future occupations, but also to join in social gath- erings. As Timothy leans back in his chair, and places his feet on the table, he, too, often dreams of the day when he will become the boss and can do what he pleases. PROFESSIONALS 20 pl a amma n Colors: Cardinal Red and Gold Flower: Red Rose Date Founded: February 17, 1924 Phi Gamma Nu Sorority, a national professional sorority in Commerce, was founded at Northwestern University. The objects of this sorority are : to bind the members into closer friendship and loyalty to one another, to promote a standard of high scholarship, to encourage participation in school activities, to uphold the interests of the Alma Mater and to further interest in civic and professional en- terprises. Sigma Chapter was established at Memphis State April 28, 1951. Its members are business administration majors with at least nine quarter-hours credit in business admin- istration subjects and a C average in all college work. yum Top Row, left to right: Billic Sue Broadfoot, Bettye Cooper and Nancy Greenlese • Second Row: Betty Hamm, Marilyn Holt and Jean Kelly • Third Row: Judy Ogden, Patsy Simmons and Sylvia Smith • Fourth Row: Margaret Williams, Clara Wescher and Sara Yager. Clara Spencer President Ann Roberts Secretary Vivian Ray Vice-President Sylvia McCaleb Gladys Duncan Teresa Gravette Treasurer Vice-President Scribe ft ft ft 21 James A. Carr President C. Lee Miller Vice-President Robert C. Noland Jr. Secretary James P. North Treasurer James H. Ford Jr. Historian Jjeua J iama i The International Fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi was founded November 7, 1907 at New York University, School of Accounts and Finances. Its founders joined together for the common purpose of fostering and promoting the study of commerce and business ethics and practices among students of business administration. Delta Sigma Pi has grown in membership and stature until today it is not uncommon for a college graduate applying for a position in the business world to be asked. Are you a Delta Sigma Pi? On April 9, 1949 the Gamma Zeta chapter re- ceived its charter and place among the 87 chap- ters of the fraternity. Much of the credit for bring- ing Delta Sigma Pi to Memphis State goes to Dr. E. I. Crawford, director of The School of Business Administration as well as to some 60 charter members. To be considered for membership a male stu- dent must be regularly enrolled in The School of Business Administration and be of a high moral character. Scholastically the student must have maintained at least a G average and better than a C in his business subjects. Upon becoming a member perhaps the full ad- vantage and significance of this membership is not realized until you find yourself working with or for another Delta Sigma Pi Brother on vour Top Row, left to right: Caril F. Magdefrau, Ricco Gatti Jr., Fred S. French and C. W. Campbell • Bottom Row, left to right: Vernon F. Williamson, Jack C. Hollingsworth, Lonnie W. Moyt and Gene Richard DeMarco. 22 At left, Robert Noland and Prof. Charles R. Spindler pose in front of the chapter ' s charter. In center, James Carr and James North go over the books. At right, Ernest B. Cummings, one of many top business leaders in Memphis brought to the campus by Delta Sigma Pi, points to one of his advertising cards used in a talk before chapter members and advertising students. Jjeita S Lqma J l first job after graduation. This means in a pro- fessional fraternity you are joined together with men, all of which have a common goal in life, ours being Success in the commercial world. Surely then you have made your membership a basis for the lifelong and valuable Brotherhood of Delta Sigma Pi. The Gamma Zeta Chapter activity program is closely linked with the School of Business Admin- istration and alumni programs. Through this co- operation we have been able to bring exhibits, films, speakers, and field trips to Memphis state not only for the school and fraternity but also for many Memphis businessmen. One of the most out- standing exhibits presented this year was a show- ing of the Burroughs business machine line which were demonstrated to hundreds of students and businessmen. The Delta Sigma Pi efficiency contest is one of the main activities carried on by all the chap- ters. This is an incentive program by which the chapters can compare themselves with each other to find their weak points. This contest is a form of friendly competition with its rewards for win- ing chapters. Gamma Zeta usually makes a pretty fair showing every year. Our social activities are held regularly through the year and highlighted by our annual Rose Ball. During the Rose Ball some young lady is crowned The Rose of Delta Sig and competes for na- tional honors. Top Row, left to right: Dr. E. I. Crawford, Prof. Jesse W. Spiceland, Prof. Charles R. Spindler and Rufus McClung • Bottom Row, left to right: James Ashcraft, Donald D. Darling, John K. Joyce and Charles E. Marcum. 23 NlSTLl: (CfcT ' T) ACTIVITIES Howard Ezcll Editoi Dr. William H. Taft Adviser Paul Marsh Art Editor, Creator of Timothy UJeJ )oto S L Editor Howard Ezcll Associate Editors Mary Gardiner Miller, Peggy Jeanne Miller Art Director Paul Marsh Photographers James Killman, W. H. Taft Class Editors and Assistants Fred Penick, Berry Garey, Faynelle Duncan, Jackie Francis, Harriette Reynolds, Allie Jo Hill, Julia Hodgson, Hilda Chase, Mary Sanidas, Eleanor Hoyne, Wayne Adams Senior Literary Editors Marilyn Sanford, Louis Pritchett Greek Editor Johnny Burns Organizations Editors Ronald Gruenewald, Nancy Kincaid Military Editors Carl Gruenewald, Stewart Powell Activities Editors Deanie White, Victor Atyas Mary Lou Koen, Evelyn Cattaneo Features Editor Helen Robertson Intramural Sports O ' Neil Williams Sports Editors Tommy Thompson, Bob Volmer Faculty Editor, and Beauty Revue Coordinator Hazel Hudgins Circulation Editor Dale Johnson Mary Gardiner Miller and Peggy Jeanne Miller, who directed the beauty revue, served as associate editors. Tommy Thompson Sports Editor 26 Faynelle Dun J tunt v 1 ' iqkt Alpha Gamma Delta won the Sorority Division with a skit that was really out of This World. The Delta Zeta Follies of 53 played before a packed house March 10 with a program that prompted many in the audience to say Let ' s see it all over again. Twelve campus organizations presented skits, all greatly enjoyed. Alpha Delta Pi opened with High Noon and after the shooting and dancing was over Chi Sigma came back Western style with Shooting of Sam McHugh. The winning Alpha Gams presented their Out of this World show only to have the audience kept in stitches again when the Kappa Alphas revived the Old Time Movie. Fishy Business features members of Alpha Xi Delta and the Kappa Sigmas came with Romeo and Juliet. After the intermission, the Eupar- thenes presented the Queen of Hearts. Casey came back in a famous performance of his mighty strike out with members of Lambda Chi Alpha putting on the show. Pi Kappa Alpha brought the audience to its feet with li ve snakes aplenty as the Unique Indian Hopi Dance came to life. Eugenia Barnes, director of the Follies, presents the winning trophy to Marilyn Sanford of Alpha Gamma Delta as Evelyn Cattaneo, Delta Zeta president, watches. Second place in the Sorority Division was won by Sigma Kappa, with an interesting skit on Glo-Po. 28 J tuint V iqht Pot Luck featured a couple of professors (??) as Phi Mu went African. Sigma Phi Epsilon put on Deacon Paul which had the people clapping to the preacher ' s words. The final event was Glo- Po by Sigma Kappa. Individual numbers were presented by Donna Gardner, Deanie White, Dick Pruitt, Joyce Stovall, Pete Vescovo, Mary Frances Ramsey, Edwin Mun- son, Doris Ellison, Wayne Oatman, Martha Ann Ward, Wally Miller and Betty Jean Perkins. Wayne Oldham won first place with a piano selection. Dick Covington served as master of ceremonies. ik Louis Pritchett accepts the trophy (minus snakes) for his fraternity for the winning show. The authentic Hopi Dance kept the audience in suspense as live snakes stole the show. Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity took top honors in this division with the Unique Indian Hopi Dance which feature real live snakes. Second place was won by Kappa Sigma Fraternity with a Romeo and Juliet performance. Wayne Oldham of Pi Kappa Alpha took first pect- in the individual performances for his musical selection. Cleo parker, president of Alpha Xi Delta, accepts a trophy for the so- rority ' s winning the DZ poster award. Arlt- J)m 9 Each year Pan-Hellenic and Interfraternity Council sponsors the All-Sing, when each fraternity and sorority enters members in a musical contest. This year Alpha Gamma Delta won first place for the fourth consecutive year in the sorority di- vision. Nancy Redfearn directed the performance. In the fraternity division the Kappa Alpha Fra- ternity won asrain. Tommy Rush directed. Julia Goode, co-director, looks at one of the signs ad- vertising the annual event. Alpha Gamma Delta, first-place winners in the sorority division 0{f){$, $£)ffo. Kappa Alpha, first-place winners in the fraternity division 30 Atll- J in 9 A packed house witnessed the annual All-Sing program in De- cember, and for the fourth straight year Alpha Gamma Delta won first in the sorority division. The Kappa Alphas won their second consecutive win in the fraternity division. Alpha Delta Pi Sorority and Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity were awarded second place, and honorable mention went to Sigma Kappa Sorority and Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. AGD won the event with a medley of Christmas tunes including It ' s Christmastime, Toyland, I Wonder as I Wander and original passages by Nancy Redfearn and Carolyn White. KA ' s winning performance was a medley including God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, ' Adeste Fidelis, and Deck the Halls. Judges included Mrs. Louise Nolen Ahrens, Memphis Press- Scimitar; Mrs. Bill Wilhelm, music director, Central High School, and Mrs. Bill Akins, music director, Messick High School. Members of Theta Mu Sorority and Phi Epsilon Pi Fraternity served as ushers. Johnny Burns, co-director, observes another sign adver- tising the big program. ft ft ft At left, Jim McDaniel, president of Interfraternity Council, presents the winning trophy to Nancy Redfearn for her sorority. At right, Patsy Newton, president of Pan-Hellenic, presents the cup to Tommy Rush for his Kappa Alpha winning combination. 31 i %JS LADIES IN RETIREMENT by Edward Percy and Reginald Den ham The Characters Lucy Gilham Joan Smith Leonora Fiske Dixie Golladay Ellen Creed Peggy Clay pool Albert Feather Philip Moss Louisa Creed Mary Katherine Baxter Emily Creed Eleanor Williamson Sister Theresa Vivian Rogers Director Bradford White Technical Director Eugene Bence Stage Manager James Boudreaux Prompter Mary Elizabeth Carlton Lighting Technicians... John Eovelady Joe Ann C orbit t Sound Effects Macon McCalman, Jay Crawford Costumes Agnes Ann Moore i Nancy Madlinger Carlton McFarland Paige Ratcliff Property Committee Betty Manuel Betty Hilton Stage Crew James Boudreaux Pat Crawford, Alary Frances Ramsey, Beverly Ricketts, Sue Shannon, Joan Smith, Betty Hilton, Fay McCalla Publicity Victor Atyas Box Office Evelyn Kempe Box Office Assistants Marie Bolton, Marilyn Iskiwitz House Manager Mary Frances Ramsey Members of Alpha Psi Omega Dramatic Fraternity ft ft ft Ladies In Retirement Ladies in Retirement, a melodrama full of suspense with English setting of the late 1800s, opened the College Theatre ' s season Oct. 30 and ran for three nights. Bradford White directed, producing faithfully the dramatic content of the script. The technical director, Eugene Bence, with help of the skillful drama class, built a set of professional proportions which got a hearty ap- plause. Victor Atyas was Mr. Bence ' s assistant, and James Boudreaux was stage manager. Peggy Claypool as Miss Ellen Creed, performed the difficult part of a woman whose love for her helpless sisters drove her to murder Mrs. Fiske, her friend and benefactress. The roll of Mrs. Fiske, the wealthy, good-na- tured, yet somehow indifferent ex-actress, was portrayed by Dixie Golladay. The highly irritable Emily Creed, taking the contrary side of every question, was played by Eleanor Williamson. Louise Creed, who never quite grew up, was given a fine treatment by Mary Katherine Baxter. Phillip Moss as Albert Feather, the nephew of the Misses Creed, per- formed convincingly his role of a libertine and embezzler. The part of Lucy Gilham, the maid, who after being seduced by Albert, became his accom- plice in his deeds in Mrs. Fiske ' s home, was taken by Joan Smith. The part of the nun, Sister Theresa, was performed by Vivian Rogers. THE IMAGINARY INVALID by MOLIERE The Characters Monsieur Argan, the invalid Carlton McFarland Toinette, the maid Joe Ann Corbitt Angelique, elder daughter of Argan Gayle Franklin Beline, wife of Argan Mary Elizabeth Carlton Monsieur De Bonnefoi, the notary Fulmore Harwell Cleante, lover of Angelique Wally Miller Monsieur Defois, a doctor Macon McCalman Thomas Defois, his son • John Jones Louise, Younger daughter of Argan Sue Shannon BeraldEj brother of Argan Bobby Jessup Monsieur Fleurante, an apothecary Jim Lauck Monsieur Purjon, another doctor ....Johnnie Lovelady Director Eugene Bence Technical Director Bradford White Stage Manager Victor Atyas Prompter Eleanor Williamson Lighting Technicans Jack Peterson James Boudreaux Sound Effects Billy Mears Costumes Joan Smith Peggy Claypool Make-up Paige Ratcliff, Wally Miller Properties Betty Manuel Stage Crew Pat Crawford, James Boudreaux, Joan Smith, Beverly Ricketts, Sue Shannon Box Office Evelyn Kempe House Manager Nancy Red f earn Members of Alpha Psi Omega, Dramatic Fraternity ft ft ft The Imaginary Invalid Moliere ' s last and most popular comedy, the Imaginary Invalid, pro- duced in theatre in-the-round style was presented Dec. 2-6. Because of its extraordinary success it had, for the first time in the history of our stage, an extra matinee performance. The play was masterfully directed by Eugene Bence. Bradford White was technical director, and Victor Atyas was stage manager. Carlton McFarland as Monsieur Argan, the invalid, gave a magnificent performance. Toinette, the maid, was delightfully portrayed by Joe Ann Corbitt. Gayle Franklin as Angelique performed her part with sincerity. The wife of Monsieur Argan was given an intelligent treatment by Mary Elizabeth Carlton. Fulmore Harwell portrayed with good humor Monsieur De Bonnefoi, the notary. The romantic lover of Angelique, Cleante, was Wally Miller. Jim Lauck as Monsieur Fleurante caused much laughter with his huge syringe. Monsieur Defois, a graduated ignoramous, wah hilariously performed by Macon McCalman. John Jones, as Thomas Defois, created the part of a young fool, with extraordinary prolific power, quite well. Louise, the younger daughter of Monsieur Argan, was given a charm- ing treatment by Sue Shannon. The brother of the invalid, Beralde, was well characterized by Bobby Jessup. Johnnie Lovelady as Monsieur Purjon got a hearty applause for his clever performance. Nancy Redfearn and Johnny Lovelady take the lead- ing roles in Romeo and Juliet. Romeo and Juliet After the triumphant experience of the last year ' s Shakespeare Festival, the Speech and Drama department, under the competent guidance of its chairman, Dr. Don Strecter, produced Ro- meo and Juliet, April 23, 24, 25, celebrating the anniversary of the great Anglo-Saxon playwright, William Shakespeare. Eugene Bence directed brilliantly the tragedy, creating fully on the stage the subtle mood of the classic love story, thus demonstrating once more his inexhaustible dramatic talent. Bradford White, as the technical director, ingeniously reproduced an Elisabethan stage. Assistant to both directors was Victor Atyas, stage manager of the play. The Shakespeare Festival was probably the most exciting dramatic event of the year on the campus. A multitude of students and outsiders filled the auditorium to assist in all phases of the celebra- tion. Rarely before had a cultural program aroused such an outstanding enthusiasm among faculty, students, and city folks. Inspired by the romantic script, the whole cast performed with professional dexterity. Johnnie Lovelady was the ill-fated lover, Romeo. Nancy Redfearn created the star-crossed character of Juliet. The practical minded nurse was Peggy Claypool. Marvin Smith gave a sympathetic treat- ment to the roll of Friar Laurence. Allen Bates portrayed Romeo ' s exuberant and sincere friend Mercutio. Marvin Smith, as Friar Lawrence, tries to comfort Romeo. Martha Moss, perched on top of ladder, does some work on the scenery while Victor Atyas and Jim Bou- dreaux go through the motions. 34 Romeo and Juliet Jimmy Hurt was Benvolio, the other faithful companion of Romeo. Wally Miller personified the turbulent Tybalt. John G. Jones portrayed the austere Lord Capulrt. Lady Capulet was played by Dixie Golladay. The dignified Lord Montegue was Jerry Parks. Mary Elizabeth Carlton charac- terized the aristocratic Lady Montague. Peter, the illiterate servant of Lord Capule was Carlton Mc- Farland. David E. Claydon acted as the just Prince Escalus. Paris, the nephew of the Prince, was A. L. Gresham. The good Balthasar was Charles Gray. Ronald Stuart portrayed the characters of Abra- ham and Apothecary. Sampson, the Capulet ' s dumb servant was Fulmore Harwell. Joe R. Price acted as Gregory and as Friar John. The watch- man was B illy Mears. Gary Sullins, James Boudreau, and James H. Moore were the Gentlemen. Vivian Rogers, Pat Crawford, Mary Sanidas, Joan Smith, Sue Shan- non, and Betty Hilton were the gentlewomen. The two soldiers were Jim McDaniel and Jim Lauck. Friar Lawrence (Marvin Smith) performs the mar- riage of Romeo (Johnny Lovelady) and Juliet (Nancy Redfearn). In lower picture, Peggy Claypool, playing the role of the nurse, brings a message from Juliet to Romeo. PYGMALION by George Bernard Shaw As the third production of the department, Pygmalion, a celebrated comedy by George Bernard Shaw, was pre- sented in February. Its staging was a success; the au- dience applauded enthusiastically the cast and the set. Curtain-calls were unusually numerous. Bradford White, director, and Eugene Bence, tech- nical director are to be praised for such an outstanding production. They were assisted by Victor Atyas, as tech- nical assistant, and by Mary Katherine Baxter, stage manager. The cast, through all five acts, performed with pro- fessional skill. Joan Smith, as Eliza Doolittle, subtly- changed from a flower girl into a lady. Henry Higgins, portrayed by Johnnie Lovelady, was a delightfully ec- centric speech-professor. As a man of profound common sense, Alfred Doolittle, was masterfully portrayed by Carlton McFarland. The character of Colonel Pickering was intelligently created by Macon McCalman. Mrs. Pearce, Henry Higgins ' moralistically minded maid, was Grace Gonzales. Elisazeth Carlton, as Henry ' s mother, acted well as usual. Mrs. Eynsford Hill, easily scandalized lady, was given a good treatment by Patricia Crawford. Clara Hill, Mrs. Eynsford ' s beautiful daughter, was gracefully por- trayed by Joy Johnston. Cay Sullins, as Mrs. Eynsford ' s son Freddy Hill, acted with good sense of humor. Annette Pitsch was the parlor maid. Jim Boudreaux was the by- stander. The sarcastic bystander was Fulmore Harwell. Other bystanders were Betty Hilton, Jim Lauck, Billy Mears, Agnes Moore and Vivian Rodgers. PYGMALION by George Bernard Shaw The Characters Mrs. Eynsford Hill Patricia Crawford Clara Hill Joy Johnston Freddy Hill Gary Sullins Colonel Pickering Macon McCalman Henry Higgins John Lovelady Eliza Doolittle Joan Smith Alfred Doolittle Carlton McFarland Mrs. Pearce Grace Gonzalez Mrs. Higgins Elizabeth Carlton The Parlor Maid Annette Pitsch The Bystander Jim Boudreaux The Sarcastic Bystander Fulmore Harwell Other Bystanders Betty Hilton, Jim Lauck, Billy Mears, Agnes Moore , Vivian Rogers Technical Staff Director Bradford White Technical Director Eugene Bence Stage Manager Mary Katherine Baxter House Manager Betty Pouncey Prompter Martha Wallace Lighting Technician Jere Imboden Costumes Sue Shannon, Vivian Rogers Make-Up Betty Manuel, Agnes Moore Properties Paige Ratcliff, Betty Hilton Sound Effects Eleanor Williamson Box Office Evelyn Kempe, Sue Shannon Publicity Victor Atyas Stage Crew Jim Boudreaux, Peggy Claypool Pat Crawford, Betty Hilton, John Jones, Van Ladner, Bev- erly Ricketts, Sue Shannon, Oliver Skinner, Robert Wilkes Members of Alpha Psi Omega Dramatic Fraternity. 3 omnsics This group of MSC speakers won high honors at Gulf States Speech Festival in Hattiesburg, Miss., in February, 1953. Jack McNeill, Eva Jane Wallis, James Deitz, John G. Jones and Richard Roland. The four men scored top honors in debate, while Miss Wallis won in oratory. A polished and versatile Memphis State Foren- sics Squad under the leadership of Evelyn Kempe swept the South during 1952-53 for a host of honors. Twenty-four students participated in inter- collegiate tournaments with eleven different indi- viduals winning outstanding achievements. This group traveled about 4,500 miles to attend eight tournaments. These tournaments include the Alabama Discussion Tournament, the Millsaps Tournament, a four-way tournament with Mem- phis State, Southwestern, Murray State and Le- moyne, the Gulf State Speech Festival at Hatties- burg, the Tennessee Intercollegiate Forensics As- sociation Tournament on the Memphis State campus, the Twenty-fourth annual Savage Tour- nament at Durant, Okla., the Magnolia Speech Festival at MSCW at Columbus, Miss., and the Southern Speech Association Tournament at Greenville, S. C. Not believing in all work and no play, this group held two parties: a Halloween party at the Jewish Community Center and a Christmas Party at the home of Andrew Park. Among the other activities were speeches given at the YWCA on FEPC and UMT by Jim Dietz, Jack McNeil, John G. Jones, Bill Shaw and Jim McDearman. The highlight of the year was the installation and initiation of seven members of the group into the national honorary speech fra- ternity, Tau Kappa Alpha. An illustration of the versatility of the group may be found in the writing of the FEPC Blues, 37 3 oren$ic$ a musical comedy satirizing a debate on Fair Em- ployment Practices which was the national debate question for the year. This musical comedy was presented at the banquet at the State Tournament, as entertainment for the Ole Miss group who in- stalled the chapter of TKA, and at the MSCW tournament. Members of the MSC group are Connie Sue Pope, Sue Shannon, Eva Jane Wallis, Vivian Rogers, Jerry Barber, Paul Hess, Dorthy Sandler, Jim Dietz, Jack McNeil, Richard Roland, John G. Jones, Gary Sullins, Jim McDearman, John Morris, Brown Turner, Parker Powell, Charles Pennel, Andrew Park, Eleanor Williamson, Bill Shaw, Mary Sanidas, Elizabeth Barrom, Jim Mc- Daniel, Phil Moss, and Velda Haynie, Bob Lewis. Those winning outstanding achievements in specific fields are: Connie Sue Pope — Debate, After-dinner, oral interpretation Eva Jane Wallis — Discussion, debate, oratory Extemp Jim Dietz — Debate, radio, oratory, discussion Jack McNeil — Debate Richard Roland — Debate, Bible-reading John G. Jones — Debate, extemp Jim McDearman — Radio Brown Turner — Oral Interpretation Bill Shaw — Discussion, oratory Andrew Park — Impromptu Elizabeth Barrom — Discussion, book review, story-telling Sue Shannon — Story-Telling, oral interpretation, humorous reading Jim Hurt — After-Dinner. Top Row, left to right: Christmas party held at the home of Andrew Park. In center, Miss Kempc poses for the photographer. At right, Eva Jane Wallis, Jim McDaniel and Connie Sue Pope attempt to work out a puzzle • Bottom Row, left to right: Jack McNeil and Jim McDaniel contemplate the world ' s problems. In center, Phil Moss is ready to go — wonder where? At right, Jim Hurt and Phil Moss enjoy some punch. 38 Lenoir The College Choir, conducted by George Harris, music department chairman, presented Handel ' s Messiah in the fall quarter for the fifth con- secutive year. In the Winter Quarter the Women ' s Glee Club gave a program of light classical, spir- itual, and popular music. Accompanists were Bar- bara Mangrum and Betty Jean Perkins. In the spring quarter two cantatas were pre- sented. Accompanied by the orchestra, the choir sang Pachelbel ' s Magnificat in C and Bach ' s Cantata, A Mighty Fortress. Front Row left to right: Billie Jean Dawkins, Marilyn Hall, Susan Roberts, Betty Jean Perkins, Edward Kim- brough, Joe Spence, Wayne Oldham, Ramsey Kearney, Freddie Owens, Iva Carol Smith, Marjorie Summers, Betty McKinncy, Carolyn Henson, Betty Jane Farnham • Second Row, left to right: Barbara Mangrum, Sue Shannon, Patsy Hinds, Delores Kinsolving, Jack Maroon, Bobby Cooper, Anne Taylor, Martha Anne Gill, June Trotter, Shirley Pruitt, Louise Webber, Mertice Sansing, Bobbye Thomas, Marian Baker, Sarah Johnson • Third Row, left to right: Verna Humphrey, Joe Ann Corbitt, Lucille Jamison, Brucine Harris, Babs Green, Hermie Plunk, William Sparks, Walter Miller, Robert Williams, Ernest Ragland, Thomas Green, James Burrough, Cydney Smith, Roberta Steuart • Fourth Row, left to right: William Sherrick, Annabel Raymond, Joyce Olson, Joe Price, Herbert Culp, Emil Rieben, Sylvia Sewell, Eugenia Shelton, Betty Kinsolving, Joe Sutherin, Wiley Tatum, Lafayette Ragsdale, Carolyn Reese, Lynda Byrd, Carolyn Taylor • Fifth Row, left to right: Vivian Rogers, Anne Rene Hall, Betty Duffel, Marilyn Sanford, Beverly Laidlaw, Betty Carter, William Mitchell, Tommy Freels, John McCoy, Nancy Coltharp, Jeanette Brown, Rosa Waller, Verna Dodd, Rosa Palazola, Elisabeth Adkins. 39 La Serva Padrona and Gianni Schicchi Wiley Tatum and Nancy Coltharp in Gianni Schicchi. Walter Miller and William Sherrick in the same opera express some surprise and doubt. The departments of music and dramatics com- bined their efforts in the fifth annual presentation of an opera. This year two one-act comic operas— Gianni Schicchi by Puccini and La Serva Pad- rona by Pergolesi — were produced instead of one serious opera. Musical direction was in the hands of Paul Ea- heart with Dr. Don Streeter handling stage direc- tion and Bradford White and Eugene Bcnce in charge of technical direction. 40 LA SERVA PADRONA (The Servant-Mistress) by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (1710-1736) (Premiere at the Teatro San Bartolomeo, Naples, 1733) DOCTOR PANDOLFO Robert Kirkham, Baritone ZERBINA, his maid Marjorie Summers, Soprano SCAPIN his servant jFulmorc Harwell, Silent (Johnnie Lovelady The scene is the apartment of Dr. Pandolfo. GIANNI SCHICCHI by Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) (Premiere at the Metropolitan Opera House, New York City, 1918) GIANNI SCHICCHI William Sherrick, Baritone LAURETTA, his daughter Nancy Coltharp, Soprano THE RELATIVES OF BUOSO DONATI ZITA, called The Old Woman Carolyn Reese, Contralto RINUCCIO, Zita ' s nephew Wiley Tatum, Tenor GHERARDA, Buoso ' s niece Lucille Jamison, Soprano NELLA, Buoso ' s niece Louise Webber, Soprano GHERADINO, her son Joe Ann Corbitt, Soprano BETTO, a cousin of Buoso William Mitchell, Baritone SIMONE, a cousin of Buoso Walter Miller, Tenor MARCO, his son Joe Sutherin, Baritone La CIESCA, Marco ' s wife Elizabeth McKinney, Soprano MASTER SPINELLOCCIO, a physician James Hamill, Bass AMANTIO DI NICOLAO, a notary Thomas Green, Baritone PINELLINO, a shoemaker James Hamill, Bass GUCCIO, a dyer Robert Kirkham, Baritone The action takes place in 1299 in Florence. The scene is the bed-chamber of Buoso Donati. iX ti Carolyn Reese, Wiley Tatum, Nancy Coltharp and William Sherrick portray a scene for Gianni Schicchi. MUSICAL DIRECTOR PAUL B. EAHEART STAGE DIRECTOR DON STREETER TECHNICAL DIRECTORS EUGENE BENCE, BRADFORD WHITE Technical Assistant Victor Atyas Stage Manager Martha Wallace Lighting Mary Frances Ramsey Properties Paige Ratcliff, Eleanor Williamson Costumes Mary Elizabeth Carlton, Betty Manuel, Joan Smith Stage Crew: James Boudreaux, Peggy Claypool, Betty Conley, Pat Crawford, Betty Hilton, Van Ladner, Carlton McFarland, Beverly Ricketts, Sue Shannon, Oliver Skinner, Robert Wilkes. Ticket Sales and Reservations by School of Business Ad- ministration. Ushers are members of Phi Gamma Nu, professional business administration sorority, and Delta Sigma Pi, professional commerce fraternity. i Marjorie Summers and Robert Kirkham starred in La Serva Padrona. 41 The Music Education Orchestra, conducted by Noel A. Gilbert, is designed to give future music teachers an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the instruments of the orchestra. Because of the decline in the number of high school orchestras and teachers trained to teach the stringed instru- ments, emphasis is placed on training for the string instruments. The string section of the M.E. O. is composed of music students performing on instruments other than their chosen one. Most of the other musi- cians are not novices. OSand As a marching band, the group performed at every home football game, presenting a half-time and playing in the stands during the games. Before the fall quarter began, band members held daily rehearsals in special preparation for the Ole Miss half-time performance. Out-of-town students were housed and fed by the college. The stunts given were usually humorous farces and included Modern Mother Goose, Flicker Flashbacks, and The Hobo Band. As a concert unit, the band presented programs in the college auditorium during the winter and spring quarters. In May it gave a series of Twilight concerts. Director is Ralph G. Hale. First Row, front to rear: Sidney Newton, Leslie Eason, Bobby Phillips, Fred Dudley, Wally Bigbee. • Second Row, front to rear: Charles Loper, John Cannon, Morris Weiss, Wayne Oldham, John Miles. • Third Row, front to rear: Jack Thomas, Pat Crawford, Bobby Gilman, Jerry Hunter, L. M. Ragsdale, Joe Sutherin. • Fourth Row, front to rear: Nancy Powers, Fulmore Harwell, Bobby Harmon, Dwayne Maddox, Bobby Dohogne, Allan Hayden. • Fifth Row, front to rear: Carolyn Smith, Mary Frances Ramsey, Robert Fishmon, Jimmy Blackard, Bill Taylor, Robert Walker. • Sixth Row, front to rear: Dudley Holm, Jim Boudreaux, Carolyn Al- len, Walker Hurd, Joe Chidester, Dan McHugh. • Seventh Row, front to rear: Fred Goldsmith, Eddie Simpson, Verlon Harmon, Sammy Gould, Curtis Person. • Eighth Row, front to rear: Bill Terry, Miles Boyd, Jimmy Bailey, Seymour Rosenberg, Don McKinney. MAJOR AND MAJORETTES, left to right: Gloria Millen, Bobby Tillman, Jean Cross. reaier tc em f hid J tate Thomas E. Samuels President Greater Memphis State Greater Memphis State is composed of alumni and interested Memphians who would like to see Memphis State given the recognition that it so rightfully deserves. Last year this organization was formed to accomplish the objective listed by Thomas E. Samuels, president of the boosters. Since that time members have been active in the promotion of the academic and the general welfare of the College. Members have been striving to call to the attention of Memphis and the surrounding area the many functions and services available at the College. During the first year, the group brought Gene Roper back to the school to serve as director of publicity, aiding both the Greater Memphis State program and the alumni Association. Membership in the organization may be obtained by contributing $10 or more annually to the program. The Advisory Committee for the Greater Memphis State, Inc., organization includes Mayor Frank Tobey, Walter Chandler, R. A. Trippecr, Edmund Orgill, Julian Bondurant, Frank Ahlgren, Edward J. Meeman, Lee McCourt and President Smith. During the first year nearly 500 prominent citizens gave their support to this program, and among the achieve- ments marked up to their credit are these: promotion of season ticket sales to athletic events, promoting the Shake- spearean Festival, assisting the college president in the campaign to obtain university status for the institution, and the creating of more interest among Mid-Southerners for M.S.C. And as Memphis State pushes forward in the educa- tional world, these members of this organization will be able to point with pride at the fine cooperation they provided. 43 yhe 7tyer Ray From the Campus of America ' s Most Beautiful Coeds Published 30 times during the school year by the students of Memphis State college, Memphis, Tenn. Member Associated Collegiate tress EXECUTIVE EDITOR LEON HARDISON ASSOCIATE EDITORS Georgia Lou Mason, Charles W. Mueller MANAGING EDITOR James E. Killman News Editor Helen Shearon Editorial Assistants Bill Bennett, James T. Sanderson Sports Editor Billy G. Robinson Assistant Sports Editor John E. Herron Sports Assistants James E. Haysllp, Charles O. Reeves, Mary Fesmlre Sports Columnist Quentin Cooper Chief Photographer James E. Killman Photographers Jimmy Bailey, James L. Cannon Society Editors Pat Fitzgerald. Mary Ann Furlotte Literary Editors Lynn Blgbee, Betty E. Pouncey Cartoonist Charles W. Mueller ColumnJsts Bob Farrelly, Bill Bennett. Betty E. Pouncey, J. B. Cobb Feature Editors Charles A. Wllshirc, Don Jordan ROTC Editor James E. Haysllp Head Copy reader Tommy Rush Copy Desk Eugenia Ellis, Clarence Rlnner, Marilyn Hall, Louise Webber, Lynn Bigbee, Carolyn Bush Reporters Marilyn Hall, Eugenia Ellis, J. B. Cobb, Richard Adelman, Gloria Mlllen, Carolyn Bush, Hob Farrelly, Don Jordan, Charles O. Reeves. Ann Seay, Janet Thomasson, Louise Webber BCSINESS MANAGER PAT McCOLLCM Advertising Manager Noel Morris Advertising Assistant Hermle Plunk FACULTY ADVISER FRED C. KENDRICK Leon Hardison Editor Fred C. Kendrick Adviser ft ■b James Killman Photographer Charles W. Mueller, cartoonist, with his inspiration and guiding light. Top row, left to right: James H. Herron and James Keefe. •Bottom row: James Sanderson and Noel Morris Jr., James L. Canon and Julian Bailey. 44 IhzlkksrRjaq wt W srfits aauM£. mtmm. rmvaMXi. $t« de G°5 ,f!iii fC .. 4$s pf ' :Ti- s §g  £0 o uS Messer Selected Most Valuable At Grid BdtKjuet 3 ' | ;. . . . . ■ ■ P. ■■.. a . ' ..- H rk«h«i+, Vies O c 3 ft. ■ © MSC Cotton Moid Will Be Chosen On November 20 SK afci c ADPis, KAs Lead Greeks As ScWars 4f «p w e « «AU e 5?£ f£ V ° l s w « ■ , _ 5CT ' «0 UD Y Korean Vets Are Coming Home Again 8, U1U KNNETT DeSoto Beauty Review Is Tonight Joe Gibbs President Peggy Jeanne Miller Secretary Charles Homra Vice-President student Ljc ouemmen t The Student Government at Memphis State College is organized on the same basis as the Federal Government. The president of the college maintains a veto power. The upper house, the Student Activities Committee, has 50 per cent student membership, including the four class presidents and four faculty members. The lower house, the Representative Assembly, is the governing body of the students directly. Its memebrship includes representatives of the DeSoto, the Tiger Rag, Imagine, plus a representative of each chartered group on the campus, the class presidents, and the president, vice- president and secretary of the Student Body. This member- ship presently totals 54. First Row, left to right: Wayne Adams, Bob Bowman, Johnny Burns, Bob Cameron, Pat Campbell, J. B. Cobb, Evelyn Cattaneo, Carol Cratin • Second Row: Mary Epting, Howard Ezell, Robert Farrelly, Gayle Franklin, Berl Garey, Dixie Golladay, Imogene Gordon, Tommy Graham • Third Row: Ronald Gruenewald, Jimmy Hender- son, Paul Hess, Bob Hicks, Marvin Hopper, Patricia Home, George Howard, Odis Howe • Fourth Row : Betty Hughes, Jean Kelley, Georgia Lou Mason, Jean McDermott, Mary Gardiner Miller, Todd Miller, Jimmy Mof- fett and Patsy Newton. 46 The Representative Assembly functions to bring before the faculty expressions of student opinions on matters per- taining to the college, to assist in the administration of student activities, to co-operate with the faculty in main- taining a high standard of conduct within the Student Body, and to promote the general and social welfare of the students. Through the six standing committees and others ap- pointed by the Student Body president, the Student Gov- ernment strives to fulfill these objectives. The committees and their chairmen are Elections, Johnny Burns; Social, Marilyn Sanford; Welfare, Phyllis O ' Callaghan; Consti- tution and By-Laws, Dwight Reilly; Public Relations, Wayne Adams and Bob Farrelly, and Athletic, Todd Miller. This year the Elections Commission has ably supervised all campus elections including the two major Blue-Gray elections, namely the popularity elections of Mr. and Miss Memphis State, Typical Ed and Co-Ed and the May Queen, and the election of 1953-54 Student Body officers. The Social Committee organized the Freshman Welcom- ing Dance and Reception, the Homecoming Dance, Maid of Cotton Revue and the social functions of May Day. The Welfare Committee directed the blood drive, and sought out numerous areas for campus improvement which were presented to the Assembly and forwarded to the upper house. Such matters acted upon were a faculty parking area, walk improvements, dormitory arrangements and such. The Constitution was revised and brought up to date by the Constitution and By-Laws Committee; adequate in- formation of student government activities was published in the Tiger Rag by the co-chairmen of the Publicity Com- mittee, and various committee chairmen and the president. The Athletic Committee worked to further co-ordinate student-athletic activities, both va rsity and intramurals. Patsy Newton headed two special committees, on sched- uling and on policy. Conflicts in club meeting hours were alleviated and standing campus policies were put into writing to prevent misunderstandings. Many problems were discussed in Student Government and as much as possible was done toward their correction. This was a busy and enjoyable year for the members as the group sought to function in the interest of fellow students. The officers, including Joe E. Gibbs as president and Charles Homra, Vice-president, and Peggy Jeanne Miller, secretary, did their work in a capable manner. First Row, left to right: Robert Noland, Phyllis O ' Callaghan, Cleo Parker, Jim Paulet, John Peyton, Betty Poun- cey, Ann Powers, Louis Pritchett • Second Row: Mary Frances Ramsey, Nancy Redfearn, Bobby Jo Reed, Don Rhoads, Richard Rhoads, Vivian Rogers, Richard Roland, Marilyn Sanford • Third Row: Sue Shannon, Do- lores Smitheart, Ida Stanton, Phyllis Stimbert, Barbara Trotter, Selma Weiss, O ' Neil Williams, Sheila Winer. • Fourth Row: Charlotte Young, Raymond Zimmerman. 47 WL i VJk o in mencan otte eaed an 9 dU niverSilies : tu These students are selected by vote of the senior class with final approval being made by col- lege administration officials. The names are then sent to the editors of Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities where final approval is given. Selection is based on scholastic standing, service to the college and the community and partici- pation in extra-curricular activities. Top Row, left to right: Margaret Bowdcn, Evelyn Cattaneo, Joe Ann Corbitt, Carolyn Cratin, Barbara Dalton and Howard Ezell • Second Row, left to right: Joe Gibbs, Dixie Galloday, Ronnie Gruenewald, Charles Homra, Ralph Messer and Peggy Jeanne Miller • Third Row, left to right: Todd Miller, Patsy Newton, Phyllis O ' Cal- laghan, Louis Pritchett, Ann Powers, and Nancy Redfearn • Fourth Row, left to right: Marilyn Sanford, Ida Stanton, Phyllis Stimbert, Barbara Trotter, Deanie White and O ' Neil Williams. 48 FEATURES UJe oto dSeautiA ( ourt t Howard Ezell, editor of the 1953 DeSoto, places the DeSoto Beauty Revue crown on Queen Amy Nell Aesch- liman. Waiting to present the new Queen with a bou- quet of roses is the 1952 Queen, Miss Pat Campbell. The annual DeSoto Beauty Revue was presented in the college auditorium Jan. 15. The contestants appeared first in a closed session in bathing suits. The audience saw them first in street dresses and later in evening dresses. From the ten finalists selected , two alternates and the beauty queen were named. Girls entering the annual DeSoto Beauty Revue are judged on facial beauty, figure, poise, general appearance, and response to an interview. The final ten are subject to additional interviews by the judges. Judges for the 1953 event were Miss Arlene Becker, Goldsmith ' s assistant fashion coordinator; Henry Loeb III, commander of the American Legion Post in Memphis; Earl Moreland, commercial manager of Radio Station WMC, The Commercial Appeal station, and Tommy Samuels, president of Greater Memphis State. Entrants in the revue were: Ray Elizabeth Aden, Amy Nell Aeschliman, Mary Katherine Baxter, Marie Bolton, Barbara Burnette, Joan Carter, Marguerite Chappell, Winna Compton, Barbara Dalton, Ann Davis, Diane Daws, Dixie Golladay, Donna Gardner, Babs Green, Barbara Hamner, Judy Harris, Jane Hewlett, Pat Hewlett, Dot Hosse, Jimmie Houston, Joy Johnston, Norma Kelley, Beverly Laidlaw, Vernie Belle Legg, Lady Jane Moore, Mary Pollard, Janet Pape, Theresa Rainey, Betty Jo Red- ing, Marilyn Sanford, Mary Sanidas, Betty Ann Schneider, Mary Jo Scruggs, Ann Spears, Marijean Tait, Joy Thomp- son, Martha Ann Ward, Pat Wilkinson, Carolyn Williams, Joyce Wooddell and Glenda Young. Several of the entrants were unable to participate in the final events because of the severe influenza epidemic which hit Memphis early in January. To be entered in the contest each girl must be sponsored by a campus organi- zation and her petition must be signed by at least 25 students. ft Putting their heads together to reach a verdict on the 1953 De- Soto Beauty Contest winners are, left to right, Judges Tommy Sam- uels, Earl Moreland, Miss Arlene Becker and Henry Loeb III. DeSoto Queen ' o V e t ,J :.,. «,.:.,: WW Amy Nell is a sophomore and a major in elementary educa- tion. Her hobbies are modeling, horseback riding, tennis, archery and swimming. She plans to teach after graduation. She is treas- urer of Alpha Gamma Delta, Canterbury Club, Cub Club, ACE, Student Government representative. 51 DeSoto Beauty .■■ ' ;■■■ pP a Donna Gardner, a freshman majoring in music, likes swim- ming, horseback riding and sailing. Although she is studying music at MSC she plans to become an airline stewardess after gradua- tion. Winner of many beauty contests, she is a member of Alpha Delta Pi, Wesley Foundation and Sock and Buskin. 52 DeSoto Beauty ilttffi.-: ;■■ -.■• ' ••• ' . .}..:. ■■■■:■ .■.:-: Joy Johnston is a freshman majoring in speech and drama. She, too, is interested in horseback riding, and after graduating from Memphis State she plans to become a teacher. She is a mem- ber of Alpha Gamma Delta. 53 DeSoto Beauty Court Afnne UJi avis V-Sarbara JJ fc amner 54 DeSoto Beauty Court ' ■■ ' :W rvfa nj f o via rd jane J fewiett ■!■ ' : 55 DeSoto Beauty Court Atnn S l r ears aniean V J ait 56 DeSoto Beauty Court L kanie IKvith USlavikensk, f ouce 7 [ [ oodeii ... ,,,,,. . . -■:■: ■ ■ Maid of Cotton 57 «U|Y REV Contestants line up for a final inspection by judges and the audience. This ended their ap- pearance in street clothes. The final 25 make a group appearance in the formats. MU : ' S em :■ ■V 1 .flnllKli ■ ■• ■■ : tiously waiting their chance to appear are ■ ri Sanlord and Theresa Rainey. Won ' t they ever get through ■1 ' • V; ' : ■EL ;t- , T i0%: .:■■ .■::■■■;■■,.. ' ;■:- The Queen, Amy Aeschliman, and her first alter- nate (left) Donna Gardner, and second alternate, Joy Johnston. ' ' ;,■■■. 1, ' : « if : : : ; '  Wr. H That ever-appearing mirror comes out again for a last-minute check. Seautif £efiue Master of Ceremonies J. B. Cobb does his stuff. Featured soloist Bobbye Thomas hits a higr, - Contestants line up for nourishment between events. Louis Pritchett whops it up while Arthur Johnson beats out a hot tom-tom tempo. Food prepared under direction of Nancy Kincaid drew a vote of thanks from all. Her assistants here include, left to right, Hazel Hudgins, Jackie Francis and Faynelle Duncan. Crowd views the campus beauties as they pass in review. Judges Samuels and Moreland feed themselves in preparation for the final ordeal. DeSoto Queen ■ ■■ ' .■ y y nans cA v f V Pat Campbell, a junior, is majoring in elementary education. Modeling is one of her hobbies and she is interested in swimming and horseback riding. Treasurer of Alpha Delta Pi, she is also president of Westminster Fellowship, member of ACE, and vice- president of the Student Religious council. All beauty queen photographs by Earl E. Major, Bonate Studio 60 m Wm Typical Co-Ed Typical Ed doe Ljibbs L afoiun, tdJeaviie vwnitt Miss Memphis State Mr. Memphis State owers oLouij [- ritcliett -Mall of sc a me Membership to the Hall of Fame is one of the outstanding honors that can be given to a member of the graduating class. Each member of the senior class is asked to vote on those students he considers to have done the most for the college, the class, and the campus as a whole during the past four years. Each student who is so honored has a long record of participation in campus activities, in club work, fraternity or sorority programs, music or dramatic events, and many other events given annually at Memphis State College. There is no campaigning for selection to the Hall of Fame and the identify of those so honored is kept secret until the publication of the DeSoto. In these two pages an attempt is made to present the 1953 winners in activities that they were primarily associated with during their final year at MSC. Some are working on the stage programs, others on yearbook activities, some are busy putting up signs, and others are just busy. Here, on these two pages, is a salute to the outstanding members of the 1953 graduating class. Louis Pritchett Peggy Miller Marilyn Sanford Howard Ezell Phyllis Stimbert Nancy Redfearn 62 Arau of sc ame Ronald Gruenewald Charles Homra Ann Powers Ralph Messer Todd Miller Deanie Carolyn White Joe Gibbs Joe Ann Corbitt 63 May Queen adka fnn lA ard 64 CLASSES Graduate Class From nearby counties of the Tri-States, Shel- by County, the city of Memphis and the Vet- erans ' Village of the M. S. C. Campus come Memphis State ' s graduate students, as diverse in ages as they are in occupations. Of course, the majority of them arc elementary and secondary school teachers and principals and school super- intendents and supervisors; but many are nurses, housewives, college athletic coaches, men serving in the United States Armed Forces, ministers, civil service employes and full-time students who are not following definite occupational lines at the present time. Their ages range from the young student who has just completed his bachelor ' s de- gree to the white-headed grandparents about to retire. Pursuing their degrees either by the research plan or by the non-research plan with a major in education and a minor in any one of many de- partments, the M. S. C. graduate students plan their work for the quarter from classes offered during the regular five-day week, at nights and on Saturdays, being limited to six quarter hours of graduate work if they have full-time jobs. The graduate students who take from nine to fifteen quarter hours of work a quarter more often will find themselves taking courses at all three of these times. Many who are not convenient to the campus to attend classes take an extension course or two in order to come just a little closer to their Master of Arts degrees. Undergraduate students who are taking senior courses offered for graduate credit and graduate courses offered for undergraduate credit general- ly find themselves in classes with graduate stu- dents; this is especially true during the summer quarter when there are more full-time graduate students than any other time of the year and there are no night and Saturday classes. It is not always so easy for the graduate students to complete a course as it is for undergraduates, for a B aver- age is required of all the graduate students. Oc- casionally, to graduate and even undergraduate students, it happens that a student and his former high school or grammar school teacher find them- selves together in the same class as students. 66 M w m 3 Frank R. Albert John T. Barrett Ben F. Bufford Joseph P. Clevenger Van Hugh Winifred Del B.S., Memphis State B.S., Lambuth B.S.E.. Arkansas State B.S., Memphis State Cunningham Vecehio B.S., Memphis State B.S.E., Arkansas State Ralph Diggs Glover C. Driver, Jr. Willard B. Ely Kathryn Judith Ellen Fielder Robert J. Fisher B.S.E., Arkansas State A.B., Arkansas State B.S., Memphis State Evans B.S.E., Arkansas State A.B., Berea College B.S., Memphis State Lowell W. Gordon Dorothy Greaney Leon G. Hardison Glenn Thomas S. Wilson Heiss John J. Hmelnicky B.S., Eastern Illinois B.S., Univ. of Tenn. B.S., Memphis State Harrison B.S., Memphis State B.S., Bloomsburg B.S., Lambuth College State Teachers Eoline B. Hudspeth Florence Illing Sam H. Ingram Russell B. Johnson Waddie Johnson Walter M. Key, Jr. B.S.E., Arkansas State B.S., George Peabody B.S.. Bethel College B.E., Northern Illinois B.S., Memphis State B.S.. Memphis State 67 Daisy F. Kirk Fred L. Knowles Victoria Lane Thomas G. Martin John C. McGarrity Oscar J. Norris, Sr. B.S., Memphis State B.S., Memphis State B.S., Delta State B.S.E., Arkansas State B.S., Memphis State B.A., Adams State Allene Ogden William K. Owens W. P. Percer Claudia L. Proctor Louise M. Parker Francis Edwin Ray B.A., Southwestern B.S., Memphis State B.S., Memphis State B.S.E., Arkansas State B.S.E., Arkansas State B.S., Memphis State Eula I. Sansing William W. Sherrick George F. Stone F. C. Starck Leonard Thompson William Vickery B.S., Memphis State B.S., Memphis State B.S., Memphis State B.S., Stout Institute B.S., Memphis State B.S., Auburn Leland Waller B.S., Memphis State Roy Ghester Westmoreland B.A., Lambuth William J. Wisher John L. Wood B.S., Memphis State B.S. Arkansas State 68 Senior Class As the day of graduation draws nigh, we think of the numerous honors and events throughout our senior year at Memphis State College. In the field of honors our own senior class president. Louis Pritchett, was chosen Mr. Memphis State and Ann Powers was elected Miss Memphis State. Two more members of our class, Joe Gibbs and Deanie White, were selected Typical Ed and Co-ed in the class elections. We are leaving to the college as our class pro- ject, new velvet curtains to be placed in the college auditorium. We are greatly indebted to our class sponsors, Dr. Sam Cornelius and Dr. Don Streetei . in helping us make our decision, along with ad- vising the class throughout the year. The final days we spend at MSC are full of events and excitement, for on June 4 we have our Senior Banquet and Dinner Dance, which is the most important social activity during the year. Then on June 5, the members of the senior class don caps and gowns and step forward to receive their sheepskins; thus bringing to a close four happy and educational years spent at Memphis State College. kV ti ft CLASS OFFICERS Left to right, Louis Pritchett, president; Wayne Adams, vice-president: Joe Ann Corbitt, reporter; Bobby Joe Reed, treasurer, and Margaret Bowdon, secretary. 69 Senior Qass ' I Go Pogo invaded the campus with a brief cam- paign in the fall. Adair, Edd: Bus. Ad. Jacksonville, Florida. Lambda Chi Alpha, treas.; Cub Club. Adams, Wayne: Bus. Ad. Memphis. Kappa Alpha, historian; senior class vice-pres.; Tiger Rag; Student govt. Avdelott, John E. : Ind. Arts. Greenfield. Psychology Club; Industrial Arts Club. Adkins, Elisabeth Orr: Music. Athens, Alabama. Arabesque Club; Koinonia Club. Adelman, Richard M.: Ed. Memphis Industrial Arts Club; Tiger Rag. Akin, William: Bus. Ad. Dyersburg. Alpha Tau Omega. Albert, Kendall: Chemistry. Aurora, Illinois. Chi Beta Phi; treas. Alexander, Bruce: Bus. Ad. Savannah. Anthony, Allen J.: Social Science. Trenton. Arnold, James E. : Phys. Ed. Memphis. Arnold, Paul H., Jr.: Bus. Ad. Memphis Sigma Phi Epsilon. Ashcraft, James L. : Bus. Ad. Newbern. Delta Sigma Pi; Industrial Arts. Baratti, John : Bus. Ad. Marion, Arkansas. Pi Kappa Alpha. Beasley, A. W.j Jr.: Bus. Ad. Memphis. Kappa Sigma. Bennett, Charles L., Jr.: Math. Memphis Chi Sigma: R.O.T.C. Lt. Col. Bennett, William: English. Caruthersville, Missouri. Kappa Alpha ; Tiger Rag. Berry, Frank: Phys. Ed. San Antonio, Texas. M Club; Football Team. BigbeEj Lynn: English. Germantown. Sigma Delta Pi, vice-pres. ; BSU ; YWCA : Tiger Rag. Black, Bob: Bus. Ad. McKenzie. Lambda Chi Alpha, treas. ; Psychology; Wesley Foundation; IFC; DZ Man of ' 51. Bonner, Allee: Bus. Ad. Memphis. Wesley Foundation. Bottomley, Dan : Chem. Memphis. Bowden, Margaret: Elem. Ed. Memphis. Sigma Kappa, second vice-pres.; A.C.E.; Arts Club; Westminster Fel- lowship; Who ' s Who; Senior Class Secretary. Bowen, James Grady: History. Savannah. Bowman, Robert L. : Bus. Ad. Memphis. Barbell, secretary-treas. ; Tiger Rag. Boyd, Miles F.: Industrial Arts. Memphis. Pi Kappa Alpha; Band. Branim, Willie Lee: Bus. Ad. Yerda, Kentucky. Football Team. Brister, Zora Johnston: Ind. Art, Memphis. Barbell. Broadfoot, Billie Sue: Bus. Ad. Memphis. Phi Gamma Nu, secretary-treas. ; BSU, secretary-treas. Brown, Diana: Ed. Memphis. Alpha Xi Delta, vice-pres.; A.C.E.; Tassel; Wesley Foundation: History Association. Brown, Edward A.: Psychology. Moscow. Social Science; Psychology. Brown, Jo Ann: Elem. Education. Hughes, Arkansas. Phi Mu; Ioka Wikewam, secretary; A.C.E.; Wesley Foundation. Bryant, Claire Terrell: History. Gulf port, Mississippi. Euparth nes; BSU. Budenieks, Melita: Biology. Memphis. Burnett, William Garland: Phys. Ed. Helena, Arkansas. Kappa Sigma, pledge master; M Club; Football Team. Campbell, C. W.: Bus. Ad. Memphis. Delta Sigma Pi. Carey, Dorothy: French. Memphis. Newman Club : Psychology. There ' s always someone eating in the Student Center. Senior Qass Senior Qass Nancy is all grins at the All-Student Dance for fresh- men. Carlson, Jim: Geography. Memphis. Lambda Chi Alpha; I.R.C.; Social Science Club. Carr, James A.: Bus. Ad. Memphis. Delta Sigma Pi; Junior class vice-pres. Carter, Betty: Music. Memphis. Alpha Gamma Delta, treasurer; Wesley Foundation; Arabesque. Castellaw, Rose: Music. Maury City, Tenn. K Club. Cattaneo, Evelyn : History. Memphis. Delta Zeta, Pres. ; I.R.C. vice pres. ; Student Govt.; Who ' s Who; Pan- Hellenic. Cheek, Anna Pearson, Chem. Memphis. Independents Club. Gicalla, Edwin W. : Art. Memphis. Pi Kappa Alpha; Art Club. Clark, Bill: Chem. Memphis. Phi Alpha. Coats, Thomas D.: Ind. Arts. Greenfield, Tenn. Chi Sigma; Industrial Arts Club. Coffman, William J.: Biology. Gates, Tenn. Cole, Betty Jo: Chemistry. Memphis. Alpha Gamma Delta; Art Club; Psychology Club; B.S.U. Como, Victor Guy: Chem. Memphis. Corbet, Jofin H., Jr.: Social Science. Memphis. Corbitt, Joe Ann: Music. Memphis. Sigma Kappa, Treasurer; Tassel, vice-pres.; Alpha Psi Omega; Ara- besque; Sock and Buskin, vice-pres.; Senior Class, reporter; Who ' s Who; Hall of Fame. Craddogk, Culver Garter: Physical Science. Memphis. Kappa Alpha; Psychology Club; B.S.U. ; Student Govt. Cratin, Carol: Education. Memphis. Alpha Delta Pi, President; Tassel; Pan-Hellenic; Who ' s Who; Student Govt.; Sweetheart of Kappa Sigma. Crawford, Joy: Bus. Ad. Memphis. Wesley Foundation. Crenshaw, Robert Spicer: Ind. Arts. Memphis. Kappa Alpha; M Club: Industrial Arts Club; Golf team. Crocker, James S.: Education. Memphis. Curbo, Charles: Chem. Memphis. Dalton, Barbara: Music. Memphis. Phi Mu; Arabesque; B.S.U., President; Who ' s Who. Darling, Donald Drew: Bus. Ad. Fort Scott, Kansas. Delta Sigma Pi, Treasurer. Davis, Hobart: Math. Memphis. DeBerry, John H. : History. Savannah , 1 ' enn. History Club. DeBoe, William C: Physical Education. Memphis. Chi Sigma. Deere, William J.: Biology. Lexington, Tenn. Independents Club. Deitz, James E. : Bus. Ad. Jamestown, North Dakota. Debating Activities. DeMarco, Gene R.: Bus. Ad. Memphis. Delta Sigma Pi; Newman Club. Dckerson, Ray: Bus. Ad. Memphis. Dillon, Nathalia: Education. Memphis. Euparthenes, president; A.C.E., treasurer. Dixon, Roy E.: Physical Education. Memphis. Douglass, Emily Barbara: Physical Science. Athens, Tenn. Alpha Xi Delta, secretary; Psychology Club; Sock and Buskin; Wesley Foundation. Dowda, Grace Gilberta: Music. Memphis. Cumberland Club; M.E.N C. Draffen, Joe D.: Bus. Ad. Benton, Kentucky. Veterans Club. Duke, Grant: Bus. Ad. Darden, Tenn. Evans, Milton V. : Ind. Arts. Memphis. Industrial Arts Club. Cal Alley, cartoonist for The Commercial Appeal, shows President Smith how it ' s done. : ; MS p : . :v;v:w. ,;; S r ■iiUti Senior Qass Senior Qass Kappa Alphas drew all sorts at the annual costume ball. Eveland, Roland R. : Physical Education. Bloomsburg, Tenn. Chi Sigma; Football, captain; Baseball; Arnold Air Society; M Club. Ezell, Howard Lee: Bus. Ad. Martin, Tenn. Kappa Alpha, treasurer; Delta Kappa; Pi Delta Epsilon; Arnold Air Society; Editor of DeSoto; Who ' s Who; Hall of Fame. Fantz, John Ross: Psychology. Memphis. History Club; Psychology Club. Farnham, Betty Jane: Education. Memphis. A.C.E. ; Westminster Fellowship, secretary. Farrelly, Robert F. : History. Memphis. Kappa Sigma, secretary; Cub Club; Tiger Rag; I.F.C., president; Student Govt.; Rifle Club. Fesmire, Mary: Education. Oak Ridge, Tenn. Cub Club; Tiger Rag; Student Govt. Filderman, Irving P. : Ed. Memphis. Flynn, James T., Jr.: Phy. Ed. Whitehaven, Tenn. Ford, James Henry, Jr. : Bus. Ad. A4emphis. Delta Sigma Pi. Forrester, Rebel Gary: Psychology. Union City, Tenn. Psychology Club. Franklin, Gayle: Speech. Memphis. Sigma Kappa; Sock and Buskin; Arabesque; Cub Club; Student Govt. Freeman, William: Bus. Ad. Collierville. Gatti, Ricco, Jr. : Bus. Ad. Memphis. Delta Sigma Pi. Gault, Rebecca Gilkey: History. Henry, Tenn. Tiger Rag; I.R.C. Gean, James H.: Phy. Ed. Adamsville, Tenn. Geiger, Olive B. : Chemistry. Memphis. Gibbs, Joe Edward: Bus. Ad. Jonesboro, Ark. Pi Kappa Alpha; Delta Kappa; Arnold Air Society; Cadet Colonel, R.O.T.C; Student Govt., president; Who ' s Who; Hall of Fame. Goldsmith, Fred C.: Music. Memphis. M.E.N.C; Arabesque Club; Clef Club. Goldstein,, M. Jay: Mathematics. Memphis. Phi Epsilon Pi, treasurer; Math Club; I.F.C.; Student Govt. Golladay, Dixie: Speech. Memphis. Delta Zcta; Alpha Psi Omega; Sock and Buskin; Student Govt.; Who ' s Who; Arabesque Club. Gonzales,, Grace Lou : Ed. Memphis. Goodman, Dorris G. : Biology. Memphis. Goolsby, Jack, Jr.: Bus. Ad. Jackson, Tenn. Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Gordon,, Travis: Bus. Ad. Brownsville, Tenn. Independents. Gowdy, Herbert E. : Physical Science. Memphis. M Club. Greaber, Norma R.: Spanish. Memphis. Greene, Martin: Biology. Memphis. Grooms, Ray M.: Chemistry. Memphis. Gruenewald, Ronald Morris: Bus. Ad. Memphis. Kappa Alpha, vice-pres. ; Pi Delta Epsilon; Delta Kappa; Cub Club, pres. ; DeSoto Staff; Who ' s Who; Pres. Jr. Class; Student Govt.; Hall of Fame. Gullett, Betty Jo: Ed. Memphis. B.S.U. Hale, Ann Ledford: Chemistry. Chattanooga, Tenn. Chi Omega. Hale, Raymond: Bus. Ad. Halls, Tenn. Kappa Sigma; Arnold Air Society; Vice-pres. Jr. Class; Psychology Club. Hale, Robert Lee: History. Halls, Tenn. Hamling, Joe John: History. Memphis. Cub Club; Newman Club. Harmon, Verlon Paul, Jr.: Bus. Ad. Forrest City, Ark. Sigma Phi Epsilon; Ind. Arts Club; B.S.U. Harris, E. L. : Chem. Memphis. Cub Club trophy given the KA ' s for winning Homecom- ing display. Senior Qass .-, ' . v5Sjj;..x.xs Senior Qass Cub Club trophy given Delta Zeta for winning Homc- roming display. Harrison, Nell: Education. Morris Chapel, Tennessee. ACE. Harrison, Ronald L. : Bus. Ad. Memphis. Hawkins, Zilla: Soc. Sc. Somerville. Henderson, James A. : History. Memphis. Kappa Sigma; Arnold Air Society, vice-pres. ; Math. Club, pres. ; History Association, pres. ; Rifle Club. Henry, Jerry: Bus. Ad. Memphis. Hicks, Robert I.: Math. Memphis. Kappa Sigma ; Math. Club, vice-pres. Hightower, James B. : English. Stanton, Tenn. B.S.U. Hill, Carrick A.: Bus. Ad. Covington, Tenn. Kappa Sigma, treas.: Wesley Foundation. Hinz, Janice: Bus. Ad. Memphis. Independents Club, pres.; Student Govt.: Women ' s Executive Council. Hoggart, James: Physical Education. Jacksonville, Fla. Football; M Club. ' Holcomb, James H. : Bus. Ad. Memphis. Kappa Sigma; Arnold Air Society. Holland, Minor J.: Bus. Ad. Memphis. Sigma Phi Epsilon, historian; Newman Club; Social Science. Homra, Charles A.: Bus. Ad. Ridgely, Tenn. Sigma Phi Epsilon, pres.; Delta Kappa, sec; IFC; Student Govt., vice- pres.; DeSoto; Who ' s Who; Hall of Fame. Horne, Patricia: Physical Ed. Trenton, Tenn. Delta Zeta, vice-pres. ; Phys. Ed. Club, treas. ; Student Govt. Hosey, Irene: English. Memphis. Howard, George P.: English. Chicago, III. Kappa Sigma ; Canterbury Club, vice-pres. ; Math. Club, vice-pres. ; Cub Club. Howe, Otis, Jr. : History. Wabash, Ark. Chi Sigma, pres.; Student Govt.; IFC. Howell, Charles Monroe: Bus. Ad. Memphis. Lambda Chi Alpha, vice-pres. ; Cheerleader, capt. ; Cub Club. Howell, Mary Dorcas: Bus. Ad. Memphis. Hudson, Faye: Education. Trenton, Tenn. A.C.E.; Independents; Wesley Foundation. Humphrey, Verna: Music. Memphis. Alpha Xi Delta; M.E.N.C.; Arabesque; Wesley Foundation. Irving, Charles C: Chemistry. Memphis. American Chemical Society. Jacobs, Edgar F., Jr. : Biology. Memphis. Phi Alpha; Chi Beta Phi. Johnson, Betty Sue: Physical Education. Memphis. YWCA. Johnson, Bob: Education. Caruthersville, Mo. Jones, Marcus D.: Chem. Memphis. Kaplan, Sidney E.: Bus. Ad. Memphis. Phi Epsilon Pi, corr. sec; I.F.C. Kennedy, Minola Caplena: Education. Brinkley. Ark. A.C.E. Kennedy, Sidney M. : Speech. Hunter, Ark. BSU; Psychology Club. Kirkpatrick, Milton: Bus. Ad. Ripley, Tenn. Kirmeyer, Richard L.: Physical Ed. Pittsburgh, Penna. Football Team; M Club. Koelz, John L. : Social Science. Memphis. Koonce, Bryan J. : Physical Ed. Halls, Tenn. Laidlaw, Beverly: Music. Bartlett, Tenn. Alpha Gamma Delta, scribe; DeSoto; M.E.N.C.; Arabesque. Lancaster, Roland D.: Chemistry. Memphis. Rifle Club, vice-pres. Law, Anne: Spanish. Memphis. Alpha Xi Delta, historian; Sigma Delta Pi, pres.; Tassel. Students from foreign countries gather for a singing session. Senior Qass Senior Qlass Big wheels on the 1953 DeSoto staff talk it over, and plan the annual Beauty Revue. Lewis; Bob: Speech. Longview, Texas. Kappa Sigma. Lovelady, Johnnie Hugh: Speech. Memphis. Alpha Psi Omega; Sock and Buskin; Wesley Foundation. Lynch, Bobbye Jeanne: Elem. Ed. Memphis. A.C.E. Maddox, Roy E.: Arts and Sciences. Memphis. D.S.F., vice-pres. Madlinger, Nancy Ann: Speech, Memphis. Newman Club; Sock and Buskin; Alpha Psi Omega. Majors, Gerald: Industrial Arts. Adamsville, Tenn. Independents. Malamas, John: Management and Finance. Memphis. Marcum, Charles E.: Bus. Ad. Memphis. Delta Sigma Pi. Marlowe, Jan: Arts and Sciences. Memphis. Delta Gamma; Euparthenes, treas., vice-pres.; Ioka Wikewam; Spanish; Canterbury. Mayhall, Roscoe A. : Soc. Sci. Memphis. Martin, William M., Jr.: Industrial Arts. Memphis. Pi Kappa Alpha, vice-pres., treas.; Wesley Foundation. McCallen, James F. : Geography. Memphis. Chi Sigma; Industrial Arts, treas.; Westminster Fellowship. MgClung, Rufus B., Jr.: Bus. Ad. Memphis. Kappa Alpha; Delta Sigma Pi; Wesley Foundation. McCoy, John L. : Chem. Memphis. Sigma Phi Epsilon; Newman. McCullough, Sue: Ed. Memphis. Alpha Gamma Delta; A.C.E. ; Art; Wesley Foundation, vice-pres. McDermott, Jean Claire: Bus. Ad. Memphis. Phi Mu, rec. secretary; Sigma Delta Pi; Tassel; Newman: I.R.C. McRae, Albert T. : Psychology. Memphis. Mears, Billy: Ed. Chattanooga. Messer, Ralph : Phys. Ed. Memphis. Lambda Chi Alpha, vice-pres. ; M Club; Co-Captain Football Team; Hall of Fame. Miller, Chares Leo: Bus. Ad. Memphis. Delta Sigma Pi. Miller, Mary Gardiner: Speech. Memphis. Alpha Delta Pi, vice-pres.; Pi Delta Epsilon; Arts, pres. ; Cub Club; Sock and Buskin; DeSoto. Miller, Peggy Jeanne: Speech. Bolton. Sigma Kappa, vice-pres.; Pi Delta Epsilon; Arts, vice-pres.; Myndcrs Hall Pres.; Student Govt., secretary; Sock and Buskin; DeSoto; Who ' s Who; Hall of Fame. Mller, Todd: Bus. Ad. Memphis. Lambda Chi Alpha, pres.; Delta Kappa; I.F.C.; Who ' s Who; Soph. Class, pres.; Hall of Fame. Moore, Alex W. : Phys. Ed. Brownsville. M Club; Football. Morgan, Joseph L. : Bus. Ad. Memphis. Murphy, James R., Jr.: Bus. Ad. Memphis. Sigma Phi Epsilon, treas. ; Newman. Neely, Joanne: Bus. Ad. Union City. Phi Mu, assistant treas.; Ioka Wikewam. Newton, Patsy Ann: Ed. Memphis. Alpha Xi Delta, rec. secretary; A.C.E., pres; History, secretary; Pan- hellenic, pres.; Who ' s Who. Neyman, Ernest D.: Industrial Arts. Memphis. Arnold Air Society; M Club; Baseball, R.O.T.C., Lt. Col. Nichols, Glendon : Home Economics. Petersburg, Term. Ioka Wikewam. O ' Callaghan, Phyllis: English. Memphis. History; Newman; Tassel; Who ' s Who. Oldham, Robert Wayne: Music. Jonesboro, Arkansas. Pi Kappa Alpha. Parker, Cleo: Home Economics. Memphis. Alpha Xi Delta, pres.; Ioka Wikewam, pres.; Miss Home Ec. ; Wesley Foundation. Parker, Dorothy Jeanne: Philosophy. Memphis. Alpha Delta Pi; Psychology; Wesley Foundation. Pate, Joe F.: Bus. Ad. Rutherford. Independents, vice-pres. Paulat, James G.: Phys. Ed. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Phys. Ed., pres.; M Club; Industrial Arts. They appear seriously interested in the little things in life. Senior Qass . . . .. ■..■■ . ■■■:... ■ ■ : ■ ■ ■. ■ . : ::■■■■:.■. ■ Senior Qass .:■■:;;:■ Even the photographer didn ' t take this student away from his chores. Penick, Fred R. : Bus. Ad. Memphis. Sigma Phi Epsilon, secretary; Psychology; Cub Club; I.F.C.; Wesley Foundation; DeSoto. Perkins,, Curtis D.: Biology. McKenzie. Arnold Air Society, pres. Perkins., Tommy R.: Industrial Arts. Morris Chapel. Independents. Perry, Bobby G.: Soc. Sci. Memphis. Philbeck, Jo Sloan : Ed. Charlotte, N. C. Poe, Lucille: Elem. Ed. Memphis. Alpha Gamma Delta; A.C.E.; Koinonia, vice-pres.; Cub Club. Pope, Connie Sue: Ed. Memphis. A.C.E., secretary; Tassel; B.S.U., vice-pres.; I.R.C. Porter, Jeral: Geography. Memphis. Powell, Virginia: Psychology. Memphis. Powers, Ann Elizabeth: Elem. Ed. Paris. Sigma Kappa, pres.; Wesley Foundation, sec.; A.C.E., sec; Y.W.C.A.; DeSoto; Mynders Hall, vice-pres.; Who ' s Who; Hall of Fame. Presley, Lee: Bus. Ad. Memphis. Lambda Chi Alpha. Pritchett, Louise A.: History. Memphis. Pi Kappa Alpha; I.R.C, treas. ; Alpha Phi Omega; Delta Zeta Man; Who ' s Who; Senior Class, pres.; Cheerleader; Hall of Fame. Ramsey, Mary Frances: Speech. Memphis. Kappa Delta ; Alpha Psi Omega ; Euparthcnes, vice-pres. ; Sock and Buskin; Psychology; Canterbury, vice-pres. Ray, Elmer: Phys. Ed. Memphis. M Club; Football; Baseball. Ray, Vivian: History. Troy, Tenn. Phi Gamma N ' u, vice-pres.; B.S.U. Redfearn, Nancy Anne: Elem. Ed. Memphis. Alpha Gamma Delta, vice-pres.; Soph. Class, sec; Cub Club, sec; Sock and Buskin, treas.; D.S.F., vice-pres.; M.E.N.C., sec-treas.; A.C.E. ; Arabesque; DeSoto; Lambda Chi Alpha Sweetheart; Freshman Queen; Who ' s Who; Hall of Fame. Reed, Bobby: Bus. Ad. Memphis. Phi Kappa Alpha; Industrial Arts; Wesley Foundation; Junior Class, treas.; DeSoto; Senior Class, treas. Reilly, Dwight W. : Mathematics. Memphis. Arnold Air Society, pres. Rinner, Clarence E., Jr.: Industrial Arts. Memphis. Pi Kappa Alpha; Industrial Arts, vice-pres. ; K Club. Rogers, Vivian Jane: Chemistry. Memphis. Alpha Gamma Delta, Rush Chmn. ; Alpha Psi Omega, pres.; Sock and Buskin; Psychology; Y.W.C.A. ; Wesley Foundation; Modern Dance; Arabesque. Roper, George: Bus. Ad. Raleigh, Tenn. Ross, Miriam: Ed. Memphis. Theta Mu, treas.; A.C.E. ; Art; Psychology; I.R.C.; Y.W.C.A. Sanderson, James T. : History. Bolivar. History Association ; Social Science Club. Sanford, Marilyn : Music. Memphis. Alpha Gamma Delta, pres.; Wesley Foundation; Junior Class, sec; M.E.N.C; Arabesque; Student Govt. Social Chmn.; DeSoto; Kappa Alpha Sweetheart; Who ' s Who; Hall of Fame. Sanidas, Chris T. : Industrial Arts. Memphis. Sigma Phi Epsilon. Scott, Joan: English. Memphis. Westminster Fellowship; History Association. Shaw, Eddie: Phys. Ed. Shiloh Park. M Club; Cub Club; Independents, pres.; Phys. Ed. Sheats, Jeannine: English. Memphis. Zeta Tau Alpha; Euparthenes, treas. Sherin, Frank 1).: Chem. Memphis. Short, Joanne: Mathematics. Hornbeak. Smalley, David H.: Latin. Cleveland, Ohio. Shuffleboard Champion. Smith, R. Haywood: Bus. Ad. Memphis. Lambda Chi Alpha; M Club, pres.; B.S.U. ; I.F.C.; Baseball. Spence, Joe S. : Bus. Ad. Bells. Lambda Chi Alpha. Spencer, William L.: Ind. Arts. Memphis. Stanek, John: Phys. Ed. Memphis. ' M Club; Football ' . Stanton, Ida Wills: Elem. Ed. Memphis. Delta Zeta, vice-pres.; Tassel, pres.; Wesley Foundation; A.C.E. ; Who ' s Who. That man on the end looks ready to shoot right at you. Senior Qass Senior Qass Another experiment gets under way in the Chemistry Department. Stimbert, Phyllis Ann: Speech. Memphis. Alpha Gamma Delta, chaplain; Tassel; Arabesque, pres. ; Alpha Psi Omega, treas. ; Wesley Foundation; Modern Dance; Who ' s Who; Hall of Fame. Stephenson, Marian: Elem. Ed. Memphis. Wesley Foundation; A.C.E. Stratton, Harold: Chemistry. Memphis. Sigma Phi Epsilon. Sullivan, Gloria Ann: Psychology. Memphis. Euparthenes. Sullivan, Virginia Leigh: History. Memphis. Wesley Foundation ; Social Science Club. Sutherin, Joe: Music. Memphis. Band; Choir; Opera. Tanner, Raymond L.: Phy. Sc. Memphis. Chi Beta Phi; Vice-Pres. ; Wesley Foundation. Tarr, Carmen Anne: Elem. Ed. Memphis. Alpha Delta Pi; Canterbury Club; A.C.E. ; Ioka Wikewam. Templeton, Bob: History. Memphis. Kappa Sigma, vice-pres. ; Arnold Air Society, treas. ; Wesley Foundation : Cub Club; DeSoto. Thompson, Nancy Sue: Phys. Ed. McKenzie, Tenn. Tassel; Cub Club; Modern Dance; Wesley Foundation. Thornton, Robert A., Jr.: English. Ashland, Mississippi. Th ornton, Shirley Jo: English. Memphis. Sigma Kappa, asst. treas.; B.S.U. ; History Assn.; Les Images. Trotter, Barbara Dean: Elem. Ed. Sardis, Mississippi. Phi Mu, pres.; Ioka Wikewam, sec; A.C.E.; Student Govt.; Home- coming Queen; Who ' s Who. Tucker, Catherine Joy: Home Ec. Ripley, Tennessee. Delta Gamma ; Ioka Wikewam. Turner, C. O., IV.: Bus. Ad. Memphis. Wallace Shirley Jean: Chemistry. Memphis. Alpha Xi Delta; Wesley Foundation; Ioka Wikewam. Wallis, Eva Jane: Elem. EA. Memphis. A.C.E.; Tassel, treas.; Arts Club; I.R.C.; B.S.U. ; Forensics. Watson, Joe: Math. Memphis. Lambda Chi Alpha. Weiss, Selma Dalia: French. Memphis. Theta Mu, vice-pres. White, Carolyn Deanie: English. Memphis. Alpha Gamma Delta, vice-pres.; M.E.N.C; Canterbury Club, pres. ; Arabesque Club; Cub Club; Panhellenic; DeSoto; Who ' s Who; Hall of Fame. White, Robert Lee: Psychology. Memphis. Sigma Phi Epsilon. Wilbourne, Frank Rhea: History. Savannah, Tenn. Independent Club. Williams, Ann Cook: History. Millington, Tennessee. Alpha Delta Pi; Arts Club, pres.; History, asst. treas. ; Modern Dance. Williams Margaret: Bus. Ad. Memphis. Phi Gamma Nu, vice-pres. ; Baptist Student Union, treas. Williams, O ' Neil: Math. Memphis. Kappa Alpha, sec; Cub Club; Industrial Arts Club, pres.; DeSoto: Who ' s Who. Wilson, Bettye P.: Ed. Corinth, Mississippi. Y.W.C.A.; Arts Club; A.C.E. Wood, Ora Lee: Elem. Ed. Miston, Tennessee. A.C.E., vice-pres.; Cub Club. Wood, Wayne: Physical Ed. Gardendale, Alabama. Wright, Joan : Elem. Ed. Memphis. A.C.E. ; Wesley Foundation. Wyatt, Paul R.: Bus. Ad. Puryear, Tennessee. Swearengen, Nancy Van: Education. Jackson, Tenn. Sigma Kappa; Recording Sec; Cub Club; A.C.E.; Wesley Foundation; Cheerleader. Stevens, John H.: Bus. Management. Memphis. Arnold Air Society. . sm ,Aj shm Nothing like a trophy to bring out the smiles from these speakers. Senior Qass Junior Class Miss Martha Ann Ward ' Junior Miss ' This Junior Glass this year presented two big social events. The first was a DAYL (Donate as you leave) af- fair in the Student Center with the Starlightcrs providing the music. The other dance was the Junior Class Dance when the Junior Miss was presented. She was Miss Martha Ann Ward. During the year DeAnne Durham served as social committee chairman. As a class project the Juniors donated a bulletin board to the college. This board is now hanging in the lobby of the Student Center and is used for school announcements. Chairman for the class project committee was Donald Rhodes. Stanley Dillard Vice-President Tommy Thompson Treasurer Mary Epting Secretary J. B. Cobb President 84 Junior Qass Beauties all, seeking the honors Robert Taylor Abernathy Robert E. Adams Lois Adkins Daniel E. Alexander Bill Allen Mrs. Willie L. Archer Therese Baird Marlene Ballentine Eugenia Barnes Mary Katherine Baxter Robert A. Beauchamp Charles Bender Robert Best Charley Ruth Blankenship George W. Bonner James W. Boudreaux Robert G. Boulton Paul Bracewell Mickey Brackett Albert Broadway Max Brolder John J. Brown William L. Brown Paul Bruno Shirley Burford William Burg Johnny Burns Betty Byruni Bill Caldwell Jr. Robert W. Cameron, Jr. Pat Campbell Jim Campbell Jimmy Campbell John A. Caradine Bettv Cathev 85 Junior Qass Posed Space Cadets, First Class Tom Childress Jane Childs Peggy Claypool J. B. Cobb W. E. Cobb Norma Coda Frances Coleman Nancy Coltharp Bettye Conley Joleta Conley Bob Coolidgc Margaret Cooper Frances Corley Roy R. Craig Drury Crawley Bettijo Cresthwait Harvey Cummings Bryan Cunningham Jeanne Cunningham Robert Curbo Jocleta Dalton Joe Dalton Carl Davis Patsy Deming Ann Mary Derrick Mitzi Dews Stanley Dillard Merrell Dee Dixon Sandol Douglas Ernie Downing Ben Ducharme Betty Duffel James Duke Faynelle Duncan De Anne Durham 86 Junior Qass Imagine in the making Ronald Durnil Hamilton Faker Howard Edmiston George Edmondson Bryant Jarman Ellis, Jr. Stanley B. England, Jr. Mary Epting Bob Etheridge John Eubank James E. Farmer Carol Fastabend Misha E. Feibish Mike Flanagan lone Flint Dorothy Gallina Edward L. Gambel Jere Gammon Alf red Gardner Berl Garey Grady Gentry John Glisson Julia Goode Archibald E. Gordon, Jr. Imogene Gordon Teresa Gravette Tom Graham Bruce Graves Erica Greenbaum Nancy Greenlese N. H. Groseclose Albert Gross Carl Gruenewald Ellen Haimsohm Charles Hall Milton Hamilton 87 St r©ti Profs looking refreshed at the morning coffee . . Junior Qlass Betty Hamm Barbara Hamner Irma B. Harris Clarence H. Harwell Ben D. Hatcher Hugh S. Hathcock Bill Heard Carey Hearn Nancy Hearn Vernon L. Hensley James Herbert Betty Jo Herron Paul Hess Bill Hill Mary Hobb Woods T. Holloway Rushclle Hood Charles Thomas Hopkins Walter Hopper Dolores Hoppers Dorothy Hosse Mary Catherine Howell Hazel Hudgins Bettye Jean Hughes Hawley Ingram Jackie Jack Bill Jayne John R. Johnson Raymond G. Johnson William H. Johnson Don David Jones Don Jordon Martha Keltner Ollie Keller Barbara Kendall 88 Junior Qlass Looks like pleasant entertainment — but just what is it? Carl Kenner James Killman Maurice Kilpatrick Vergie Kinser Mary Grace Kiser Bruce Kitchens Mary Ann Knox Geraldine Lawler Hugh Brooks Lay Betty Sue Lee Loy Lilly John William Lipsey Martha Lipsey Mildred Loob Bruce L. Lorick Bobby D. Lyons Jo Ann McAdams Jimmy McAuley Sylvia McCaleb Elizabeth McCallen Macon McCalman Barbara McCarley Jim McDaniel Carlton McFarland Donald McGarity Tommy McLeskey Nelson Bryan McNeill Caril Magdefrau Dorothy Mallick J. Z. Markelonis Paul Marsh June Martin Georgia Lou Mason Gerald Maynard George H. Mayo 89 Junior Qass That must be fine food they serve at the cafeteria to bring out these smiles. Martha Jane Meals Peggy Anne Miller Phil H. Miller Warren Miller Jim Millican Robert Lee Mitchell Agnes Moore Patricia Ann Moore Hal Morris Noel Morris, Jr. George W. Moseley Jimmy Mosley Phillip Moss Joe Moss, Jr. Charles W. Mueller David Mulkey Walter H. Murphy James H. Neely Lawson W. Newman Erlend Nichols Robert C. Noland James North Herbert L. Notowich James Osborne Robert C. Osburn Dick Overman Ray Owens Richard Palmer J. Andrew Park Pat Parker Robert Patterson Michael Patton Betty Pearson Marcia Pemberton Foy Perrin 90 Junior Qass The South DID arise again. John Peyton Guy R. Phillips Sue Pierini Hermie Gaye Plunk Frank Pole Betty Erie Pouncey Stewart G. Powell Charles Prislovsky Robert Pruitt Thomas R. Rankin Paige Ratcliff Will Renfro Faith Rees Donald Rhoads Harold Rhodes Verlene Rich Ann Roberts Helen Robertson Rosanna Robilio Merrill Roe Marion H. Rogers, Jr. Ina Belle Rorex Joe Rose Pauline Rosenberg Bill Ruleman Patti Sanders Connie Schmidt Dorothyann Scott Joy Lee Scott Doris Scruggs Ann Seay Bonnie Sheppard Doris Shive Garvin Shults Robert C. Sibley 91 Junior Qass A couple of freshmen out in the open ' Patsy Simmons Cecil Simpson E. Raymon Sims Helen Singleton Osbin E. Smith Dolores Smitheart Sarah Smothermon Clara Spencer David Srebranig Joan Steele Nancy Lee Stokes William J. Stricklin David Summerlin Charles Sutton Wiley Tatum John W. Teague Carolyn Thomas Tommy Thompson Walter C. Thompson Paul Thome Don Todd Mary Lanell Todd Bob Tooms Bill Trotter Mark Tucker Annette Turner Nancy Tycer Orafine Vanderberg Aubrey Vaughan William R. Vernon Charles L. Vogel William Edward Wade Joe Ed Walk Mary Ellen Wall John Wallisa 92 Junior Qass John C. Vanson, who comes to Memphis State Col lege from France, poses with Mrs. Velma Hatherly. Jerry Ward Martha Ann Ward Donald Ware Peter J. Wedel Henry Wenzler Shirley White Thomas White Peggy Wilkinson Shirley Williams Charles Wilshire Dorothy Wilson Sheila Winer Ferris Wing Curtis Wolf Billy J. Wright Bill Wulff Charles Yates Chas. Zanone Ravmond Zimmerman 93 Jimmy Waldrom and Barbara Burnette are named Mr. and Mrs. Fabulous of the Sophomore Class. Sophomore Class The Sophomore Class presented its Fabulous Ball this year. The highlight of the dance was the crowning of Mr. and Miss Fabulous. Jimmie Waldron and Barbara Burnette won this out- standing honor. The class this year has successfully collected the dues from the sophomore students. fr ■ Bobby Glenn President Jimmy Waldrom Vice-President Bobby Mitchell, Tommy Rush Secretary Treasurer 94 Sophomore Qass Elizabeth Ann Adams Amy Nell Aeschliman Katherine Albright Carolyn Allen Nancy Almy Cary Alsobrook Arthur Anderson Francis Anglin Victor Atyas John Avgeris Hervey Aycock Julian Bailey, Jr. Carl Baker Hal Baker John Bandy LaVaye Baratti Jim Barbee Terry Barber Lynwood Bargery Ray Barker Harvey Barton Thomas J. Beasley Jeanie Beckett Roger M. Bennett Joe Berry Wallace Bigbee Waymon Bilbrey John R. Bird Larry Bishop A. L. Black Tom Blake Charles Bledsoe, Jr. Joyce Bonner Peggy Boyer Percy Bramlett Carolyn Brashear Charles Brewer Kenneth Bridges David Brigman Tommy Brinkley Ann Brooks Brown Brooks Joe Brooks Edward C. Brown Mary Frances Brown Stanley Brown Bettye Bryan Jerry Hay Burkett 95 Sophomore Qass Barbara Jean Burnette Franklin Burrell Anne Burrows Nancy Bush Juanita Butts Bobby Byrd Lynda Byrd William Callahan Dale Caplena Bernard Carberry, Jr. Richard F. Carlson Marv Eliz. Carlton James E. Cason Bobby Gotham Joseph P. Cavallo James Chambers III Billy W. Chapman H ilda Chase John Childress Sylvia Church James Clayton Billy F. Cole Jack M. Cole Monty Combs Winna Compton Ernest E. Cook Charles Cooke Leon Cookson Dot Cooley Jane Cooper Quentin L. Cooper Warren Cooper William Cooper Sylvia Craig Pat Crawford Alice Crockett Jerry Crum Linda Crump Don Curtis James A. Dalton, Anne Davis Edmon Davis Wayne Davis Diane Daws Charlotte Dean Hubert Dellinger Louis Dickinson Anne Dodd 96 Sophomore Qlass Verna Dodd Pat Drcrup Gene Driver Leslie Eason Charles Eckstein James Q. Edmonds Higgins Edwards Ingrida Eikerts Gene Ellis Thomas Emerson Weida Entrikin Sue Espey Sidney Evensky Lowell Fairley Cornell Faquin Janie Fisher George E. Feathers Stanley Fee Irwin Feldman Freida Fincher Don Fitzgerald Robert M. Ford Ha zel Forrester Elmore Fortner Jackie Francis Robert O. Frazier Franklin Frisbee L. C. Fumbacks Arthur Gary Bob Gaugh Eugene Gill Leonora Gill Martha Ann Gill Carl Goolsby James Grant Wade Grantham Byron Graves Ruth Ann Gray Ramona Green Tommy Greenhaw Graham Griffith Billy Griggs Peggy June Grimes Becky Lou Gruby Dan Guinn David Guyton Katherine Hale Sara Haley 97 Sophomore Qass Dorothy Hall Marilyn Hall Cynthia Hancock Mary Handly Gloria Hansen Milton Harbuck Charles Hardee Bobby Harmon John Harris Margaret Harrison Pat Hayes Eleanor Hoyne James E. Hayslip Helen Heffernan Charles Henderson, Jr. Carlton Henley John Herron Jane Hewlett Charles Higginbotham David Hillhouse Charles Hix Gerald Holbrook Marilyn Holt Jack Hogue Pete Hookings Robert Horn Joe B. Howell Joe Huey Chessley Hulsey Jimmy Hurt Marilyn Iskiwitz Cathey Isom Leonard Jackson Lee James Lucille Jamison Billy Ray Jennings Arthur Johnson Beverly Johnson Dale S. Johnson Sarah Johnson William F. Johnson William S. Johnston Bob Jones John G. Jones Nat Jones Charles Judy Maurine Kapell Phyllis Katz 98 Sophomore Qass James A. Keefe Jean Kelley Kenneth L. Kemp, Jr. Johnny Kendall Carl Kimberlin Nancy Kincaid Ordie King David L. Kingen Delores Kinsolving Frank S. Kirk Thurman Kitchens James K. Koon David Lake Charles Lancaster Burney Landess Roland Larson Mary Ann Lauderdale Joy Lawlcr Kenneth Lester Gene P. Lewis Dian Lindscth Sing Lock A. R. Loflin James Pete Longo Earl Luckett Al Lutz Edward Lyon Terry H. McCahill Fay McCalla Bill McClain Thomas R. McConnico Charles T. McCraw Jim McKain Don McKinney Elizabeth Allen McKinney Joe Nip McKnight Frank R. Madlinger Eddie R. Magness Dick Maguire Tim Mahanay Charles Mallady Milton Manis Jerry Mann Jimmy Mann Harold Martin Jerry Martin John H. Martin Kenneth Martin 99 Sophomore Qass Charles Mead Joe L. Mcndoza Betty Jo Metheny Ralph H. Middlebrook Wilbur Milam Jimmy Milford Franklin Miller Jack Miller Jo Ellen Mills Gerald Mitchell Barrie Moffatt Curtis Moore James H. Moore James M. Moore Ladye Jane Moore Tommy Morgan Marshall Moriarty Aubrey Morris Mallory Morris James A. Moser Judsin Moss Edwin S. Munson Tom Murtaugh James Myers Henry Nail Horace Nelson Donna Newman Eddie Noffel Frances Nowlin Willie Oakley Judy Ogden Betty Oglesby Lynn Orr William Oyler Dorothy Jean Pace Robert S. Parham Willie Parks Elaine Patterson Jane Patterson Harry H. Percer Marlyn Percer John Perryman Darwin Phillips Gene Phillips Ann Pickens Lewis Pittman Betty Sue Powers Bobby Pratt 100 Sophomore Qass Barbara Preston Joseph R. Price Theresa Rainey Nedra Ramey Mary Carolyn Rash Margaret Rawlings Trav Read Betty Jo Reding Carolyn Reese Harriette Reynolds Cecilia Ribon Nelson Ries Aubrey Riley William Roberts, Jr. Jamie Roberson B. G. Robinson Joanne Robinson Jimmie L. Rochelle Richard Roland Jo Rosencrantz John F. Rowan Nancy Jo Rumble Tommy Rush Bill T. Salter Peggy Sanford Mertice Cornelia Sansing Bryant Savage Thomas E. Sawner Bettie Ann Schneider Gary Schwartz Jean Ann Scott Mary Jo Scruggs Elmer Scaton Mary Anne Sellars Sue Shannon Helen Shearon Nancy Claire Shepard Vailima Sheppard Jo Carolyn Sherrod William Shive Alan Shull Shirley Ann Shute Harry Simpkins Eddie Simpson James Simpson Oliver H. Skinner Mona Sledge Paul J. Slifka 101 Sophomore Qlass Cydney Anne Smith Dolph Smith Sylvia Smith Wesley R. Smith Thelma Snyder Robert Sorce William H. Sparks Bob H. Spencer Jannelle Spencer Richard Stanley John H. Stevens Donald Stewart Betty Lou Stidham Glenn Stiles Esther Mae Stuart Graham Stuckey John Sturdivant Marijean Tait Anne Taylor William E. Taylor Bobbye Thomas Jean Thomas John L. Thomas Janet Thompson Shirley Thompson Robert Tillman Clifton Timanus Bill Tracy Mary Evelyn Trammell Bill Treadwell Gene Trouy Donald Tubbs George L. Turnage, Jr. William G. Turner Bing Tyus Sidney Vanderburg Buck Varnell Barbara Vaughn Pete Vescovo Agnes Vincent Gary Vincent Beverly Vogel Charles L. Vogel Bob Vollmer Boyd Wade Jimmie Waldran Doris Jean Walker Jimmy Walker 102 Sophomore Qass Robert E. Walker Rosa Waller Phyllis Waltemath Spurgeon Watkins Billy Webb Clara Dean Wesche David H. White Robert White, Jr. Ace Williams Bobby Thomas Williams Ellis Williams Richard Williams Troy C. Williams Wray Williams Eleanor Williamson Fred Williamson Frank Willis Pat Wilkinson Rex Wilkinson Betty Wilson Margaret Wilson Don Winn R. L. Woodard Joyce Wooddell Wendell Wright Sara Yager Louise Yates Freddie June York Charlotte Young John Zoccola 103 Freshman Class The Freshman Class in the Fall of 1952 broke all previous records at Memphis State College, en- rolling 1,050 students. The highlight of the year was the successful class dance held at the Colonial Country Club, climaxed by the crowning of Marie Bolton as queen. Class members also assisted with the annual Homecoming Dance held at the Student Center. Collection of dues from members also established a new record. Freshman Queen Marie Bolton, with alternates Donna Gardner and Evelyn Klinke. CLASS OFFICERS Martha Sherman, treasurer; Marvin Hopper, president; Evelyn Klinke, vice-president, and Mary Sanidas, secretary. 104 Jresb man James Abel Malcolm Adams Paul Phillip Adams Dan Adkins Barbara Ann Agee Sarah Alexander Alford Morgan Carolyn Allen Forest Arnold Gene Arnold David T. Ashmore Flora Atchley Sue Atkinson Cathey Austin Larry Austin Pete Aviotti Betty Baker Mary Ann Baker James W. Ballard Charlotte Barbee Malcolm L. Barber Roy Barber Janette Barham Jane Barcroft Robert Barlow Mary Margaret Barner Carl Lee Barnett Shirley Barrentine James Barry Everett Baskin George Baskin Patsy L. Baskin Henry Bassi John H. Batson Gail Beasley Barbara Beaty Whitten Bell Jim Bendall Rita Bernero William Bettison Bill Betts Sidney Bicknell Bob Bigham George Bigler Hines Bishop Katherine Black William L. Black, Jr. Bobby Blancett James H. Blanton David Bobbin Marie Bolton Betty Bonner Betty Bradford Mary Anne Bradshaw Joyce Breazeale Beverly Brewer Leslie Bridgewater Walter Bringle William Brinkley Hank Brint Gwendy Britt James R. Brooks John Brommer 105 Jreshman Qass Betty Brown Jeanette Brown Lawrence L. Brown Jimmy Bruce Donald Brugge James Burroughs Carolyn Bush David Buck Jerry Buckaloo Kenneth Carl Butler Kenne th Caldwell Nancy Callis Ann Cannon Jimmy Cannon John Cannon John Speed Cannon Millard Carman John D. Carnes Charles Carnes James Cara Betty Carr Joan Carter James W. Casey Ray Castle J. C. Castellow Jeanine Castleman Beverly Causey William O. Chandler, Jr. Gordon Chapman Joe Chidester Danny Childs Willard Chumley Jose M. Cisneros David Clark John W. Clark Alice Clawson Lee Clayton Edith Clifton Jack Coggins Pauline Cohen Jack Clifford Coleman John Coleman Martene Coleman Barbara Collins Christopher Columbus Donovan E. Compton Bobbie Nell Conlee Gayle Cotham Loretta Cotros Jack Covington, Jr. Douglas Cox Franklin Craft Kent J. Crea Barbara Creamer Bob Crone Johnny Croom Glen Crosby Jean Cross Sally Carolee Crum Herbert B. Culp, Jr. Ted Cunliffe Patty Cupples Virginia Cursey 106 freshman Qlass William G. Curtis, Jr. Lawrence Dallas Ray Daniel Elizabeth Davidson Tommy H. Davies Harold Dean Davis Jamye Davis Louie Davis Billie Jean Dawkins Winston Jerald Daws James Deal Dennis Dean James Dean Buddy Dees James Deming Chris Demopoulo Win E. DePoorter Bill Dickey Eva Jo Dillahunty Billy Dillard Douglas R. Dinnin Peggy Dinwiddie Jewel L. Dixon, Jr. Judy Doddridge Glenn Dodds Barbara Dodge Robert L. Dohogne Jack Dolan Lorraine Domingucz Guy Gene Dorman Jo Ann Doty Edward Douglas James Douglas Richard Douglas William H. Doyle Fred Dudley Barbara Dukes Patricia Ann Duncan Bob Dungan Morris Dye Gene Eaker Bea Eckles Nancy Eddins Nelson Eddlemon Betty Edwards James L. Elmore, Jr. Richard Emerson Glen Ray Essary Celia Estes Bill Face John Farmer, Jr. Larry Neal Farris Margaret Fellman Joe Ferguson Jack Finley Keith M. Fisher Robert C. Fite Bowlyne Fisher Dorothy Fisher Nancy Fisher Jack Fisherman Patricia Fitzgerald George Fleischer 107 Jresbman Qass Bertram Flcishcr Shirley Flint Vernon B. Fly, Jr. John Fong Calvin L. Foster Ann Fowler David Fowler Tommy Freels Roy Freeman, Jr. Joanne Frost Martha Fry Mary Ann Furlotte Virginia Garavelli Donna Gardner Billy R. Garey Jane Garey Jimmy Garland Velda Gaynie Gene Gentry Ralph C. George Seth Edwin Giem II Bobby Gilman Judy Glenn Billy E. Goodwin Dan Goodman Joe Goodman Carolyn Gore Louise A. Gorman Conrad Gosheff Sammy Gould James Grady Marion Graves Babs Green Jimmy Green Paul Griffith Sara Ellen Griffith David Griffin Newbill Grimes Robert Guyton Joyce Gwin Hoyt Haas Dorothy Hagy James Hagy Anne Rene Hall Dickie G. Hall Donnie Hall Priscilla Hamil James P. Hamilton June Hamlin Mary Ann Hand Maynard Hanna Coy Haraway Evelyn Harbert Jenny Lynn Harpster James Harris Judy Harris Sydney Harris Virgillia Harris Peggye Harrison Shelton Harrison Iris Hart La Rue Hart Fulmore Harwell 108 Jreshman Qlass Carolyn Hastings Jimmy Hatler Wade Hayes Arthur Hazlett Louella Hediger Jack Heffington Carolyn Henson Billy Herbers Edward Herron Glen Hess Carolyn Hewlett Pat Hewlett Allie Jo Hill Barbara Hill Ted Hoepfner Billie Sue Hodges Jane Hodgson Julia Hodgson Agee Hoffman John R. Holland Dudley Holm Caroline Holmes Dan Holmes Dorothy Holmes Bill Hood James A. Hooper Dwane Hopper Marvin Hopper Billy Horner Willis P. Hornsby Jackie Houston Jimmie Houston Becky Hughes Ray Hughes Betty Hull Jerry Hunter Walker Hurd Juanita Hurley Lamar Jacks Harold Jackson Thurman Jackson Allen Jaco George James George M. Jennings Jimmy Jennings Jaekie Jones Jimmy Jones John R. Jones Carey C. Johnson Carol Johnson Cyril Johnston Forbes Johnson Harold Johnson Joy Johnston Carl Jordan Jere Joyncr Ramsey Kearney Sue Keathley Dorothy Keelen Norma Kelly Harris Kenley Chuck Kennedy Jay Kennedy 109 Jreshman Qass Bobby J. Kcough Dee Killingsworth, Jr. Betty Jean Kinsolving Inez Kirk Mary Ella Kirk Evelyn Klinke Louis Jack Knox Carolyn Koch Mary Lou Koen Loretta Sue Kozel Barbara Krag Christine Lancaster Clyde V. Lancaster James Lynn Langford David Lanier Rex Latimer Jim Lauck Joe Laux Jimmy Lawrence Leo Raymond Lazarini Vernie Belle Legg Sandra Levitch Ann Marie Lewing Betty Lewi s Billy Lewis Frank A. Linxwiler Harold Lipscomb David Lloyd Michael Edward Long Charles Loper Mildred Lovings Albert Lum Beverly Lutz Shirley Mabile Sydney MacKenzie John N. Maddox Sandra Maddox Keith F. Magdefrau Barbara Mangrum Robert W. Mann Guy Hal Manning Phil E. Manning Jack Maroon W. Russell Martin Larry Mashaw Shirley Mason Harold Matthews Norman May Jeanie McAlpin Charlene McCain Stewart McCarthy Wayne McClain Glenda McCord David McCoy Bill McCroy Gordon McCullough Jim McDcarman Robert E. McDearman Mary Lou McDonald Russell McGehee Marvin McGraw Dan McHugh Philip Mclllwain 110 freshman Qass Otera McKay Mike G. McKinnon John W. McNamara Patricia McNeely Bobby McNutt Sara Betty McQuiston Paul McReynolds Suzane Meador Gerald Meadows Robert Medley Gisela Mendel James A. Milam Jewele Ann Millard Gloria Millen Bettye Jo Miles John K. Miles Carolyn Miller Walter Miller Hugh Miller Irving Mills Jamie Ann Mitchell John D. Moffet Wayne Morgan Jo Ann Moor Buzz Moore Dick Moore, Jr. Helen Moore Jane Moore William D. Morrow Johnny Morris Martha Moss Betty Sue Mothershed Lonnie Moyt Zinnie Mutzi Clinton E. Neal L. David Neal Joe Neri Clarence Noblett Billy Wayne Norris Felix Norris Raymond O. Newbill A. Sidney Newton Shirley Oliver Joyce Olson William W. Osborne Taylor Overton Freddie Jean Owen Joe Owen Dino Paccasassi, Jr. James L. Pankey, Jr. John Paul Page Rosalie Palazola Janet Pape John F. Parish Clifton Parker John M. Parker Patsy Parr Aubrey Ted Parrish Pat Patrick Norton Pattteson Carolyn Patterson Melvin Payne Royce L. Pegram 111 freshman Qass Charlen Pennell Charlie Perkins Betty Jean Perkins Curtis Person Don Perry Shirley Petty Douglas Phillips Kenneth Phillips Robert Phillips John Pickett Annette Pitsch Glenn Pitts D. M. Pogson Mary Pollard Shirley Potts Nancy Powers Betty Proctor Shirley Pruitt Dick Pruett, Jr. Stan Pruett Shirley Ann Quarles Janie Quinn Robert C. Raggio Betty Jean Ray Larry Joe Ray Thomas Reed William Reed, Jr. Robert Reese Cursler Reeves Joe T. Renick Richard A. Rhoads Thad Richardson Edwin Richter Robert Richter Beverly Ricketts Emil A. Rieben Nancy Riggs George F. Riley Joe Rinks Jerry Ritchey ' G. W. Rivalto Harold Roach Walter Robbins Peggie Sue Roberson Wesley Roberson Billy Roberts Frances Roberts Susan Roberts Larry Joe Robertson Lynne Robertson H. H. Rodgers Bill Rose Billy Ross Jack Rosson Jane Rosson Patsy Rowland Ann Ruth Ruetting Paul H. Saeger Mary Sanidas Gordon Sanders Howard Sanders Paul H. Savage Janice Schaeffer 112 Jresbman Qlass Jeaninc Schaeffer Ann Schcll Bill Schilling Barnett Scott Joy Scott Delia Scruggs Joe Sedberry Raquel Scheuncr Sylvia Sewell Conrad Shacklcford Maggie Shanklin Genie Shelton Neal M. Shelton Martha Sherman Sophia Shore L. B. Simmons Bill Sims Hugh Sisson Harry Slawson Hugh W. Smalley Sue Smart Carey Smith Carolyn Smith Charles Smith Iva Carol Smith Jack Smith Joan Marie Smith Martha Ann Smith Martha Jane Smith Robert Smith Sarah Ann Smith William Jerry Smith John W. Smuda Joseph R. Snider Frank Joe Soro Joe Spann Ann Spears Frank Speight Olin Stalcup Thomas Staed James E. Stark Tom Starling Maurice Starnes John A. Stewart Nancy Stewart Rayburn Stewart Roberta Steuart Vaughn Stimbert Joyce Stovall Sam Stringer Marilyn Strange Ruben F. Stringfellow Harold Stoots Charles Stuart Gary Sullins Sylvia Sullivant Ann Tatum Don Taylor Dorothy Loraine Taylor Patricia Taylor Jerry Taylor Carolyn Taylor Billy O. Taylor 113 Jreshman Qass Melvin Tedder Jack E. Terry C. G. Theoharatos Jim Thomas Louis O. Thomas Janet Thomasson Anne Thompson James Thompson Joy Thompson Thomas E. Thompson William Thompson Betty J. Thorpe Shirley Thrailkill Robert Tillman Mary Jane Tinkler Winfred Todd Hartwell Toler Francine Trantham June Trotter Jack Troy J. Brown Turner Janet Tucker Peggy Turner Joe Ann Vanlandingham Jean Vassie Betty Vaughan June Veach Carole Venable Ann Vesey Bill Vesey Jimmy Wade Lottie Nash Wade Bill Walker Jerry Walker Martha Wallace Richard Walpole • Thomas Ward Bernard Webb Paul Webb Rufus Webb Louise Ruth Webber Virginia Weller Ronald Wenzler Gail West Lionel Wheeler Robert A. Wheeler C. W. Whithorn Robert Wilkes Robert E. Wilkins Norma Jean Wilkinson Carolyn Williams Carolyn Williams Edward Williams Eugene Williams Floyd E. Williams Orville Williams Robert Williams William Williams Don Willis Joseph Willoughby Finley R. Wilmoth Carlene Wilson Jimmy L. Wilson 114 Jresbman Qass James L. Wilson Judy Winer Toy Winstead Arthur Wolbrecht Patsy Womble June Wood Robert E. Woodside Troy Wyatt Louis Wynne Charles Underhill Glenda Young Robert Young Teddy Jo Young Joe Zanone And a good time was had by all 115 Jke jrresh men When the bewildered freshmen arrived on the campus last fall, there were a few horrible upper- classmen ready for the joyous task of orientating the new greenies. We freshmen soon learned to look carefully around all corners and behind trees or suffer the consequences, which were such things as rolling a peanut along the sidewalk with one ' s nose or standing in the middle of the den singing the fight song. After a few weeks of wearing our beanies and other trivial tasks, we soon learned to stand up for our rights, even if it meant going to Freshman Court. One of the happier events of the year was the Beauty Revue in which several of the freshman girls were finalists. We all sat back and smiled at ourselves, for now we had shown our elders that we freshmen have what it takes. The Freshman Dance was next on our agenda and we turned out in large numbers to participate in our big event. The Freshman Queen and her court were crowned that night by the class presi- dent. We all enjoyed the dance and thrilled at the congratulatory comments given us by the faculty and upperclassmen. This freshman class is the largest in the history of Memphis State. We have an above average rating scholastically, which is unusual for a class of our size. From our class will come the future lead- ers of a Greater Memphis State. We know that we have the material for leaders as we have seen the work of many of the freshmen in various campus activities. As we are about to shed our childish garments, our beanies, and enter the Sophomore class, we should look back proudly at our freshman year and hope that we have set a higher standard for the freshmen classes to follow in the future. By A Freshman (Or hadn ' t you guessed) DEN 3 A 117 Phyllis Stimbert, president, and Jo Dalton look over some designs. OFFICERS President ... Phyllis Stimbert Vice-president Wiley Tatum Secretary Nancy Coltharp Treasurer Joe Ann Corbitt yvrabt edaue !f The Arabesque Club is open to all students of Memphis State interested in any form of music. The organization has a scholarship fund, enabling a student to attend Mem- phis State. A successful project undertaken to subsidize the fund was begun last year — the opera workshop. This workshop was composed of musicians presenting operatic arias. Given in costume, and presented in the MSC auditorium, the presentation brought $200 in 1952. A similar project was given in the spring of 1953. Representatives of the club have traveled to many nearby communities and have presented opera programs to publicized both the Club and Memphis State College. Top Row, left to right: Nancy Coltharp, Robert Kirkham, and sitting, Marjorie Summers. In center, Carolyn Allan and Ivy Allen. At right, Annabell Raymond and Betty McKenning • Bottom Row, left to right: Robert Kirkham and Marjorie Summers. Carol Smith, Mary Grace Riser and Janet Thomasson. At right, back row, Wiley Tatum and Phyllis Stimbert. Front, Helen Robertson and Joe Ann Corbitt. 118 The Arts Club began the year with a beautiful tea honoring the prospective members. The tea was held in the Brooks Memorial Art Gallery Nov. 18. Gilbert Browillette conducted the group through the gallery showing his own collection from New York City. The December meeting was a visit from Santa Claus. Patricia Horn was our Santa. She pre- sented a Christmas reading and gave each mem- ber a gift. In February the club was entertained by Miss Martha Turner of the Art Academy. She demon- strated the silk screen process. In April the club held its annual Spring Lunch- eon, always one of the season ' s outstanding affairs. At left, Miss Martha Turner from the Memphis Academy of Art confers with Miss Marie McCormack, club sponsor. s4rt$ ( iub OFFICERS President Mary Gardiner Miller Vice-President Peggy Jeanne Miller Secretary Cecil Simpson Treasurer Carolyn Thomas Reporter Ann Williams Faculty Adviser Miss Marie McCormack Top Row, left to right: Peggy Jeanne Miller, Mary Gardiner Miller and Cecil Simpson. In center, Winna Comp- ton and Carolyn Hewlett. At right, Carolyn Johnson and Erika Greenbaum • Bottom Row, left to right: Yonda Jennings, Lois Adkins and Pat Wilkinson. In center, Bea Eckles, Betty Ray and Carolyn Thomas. At right, Elea- nor Hoyne, Patricia Home and Ann Williams. 119 association tor L hltdhood (Education The Association of Childhood Education is an organization on the campus for the benefit of those interested in elementary educa- tion. One of the main objectives of the organization is to work for the education and well being of children. The club conducts monthly meetings when outside speakers are invited to visit and talk with the group. Miss Margaret Wil- liams, personnel director from the Board of Education, and Virginia Priestly, past-president of A.C.E. and now teaching in one of the city schools were representative of the year ' s speakers. Also during the year, a puppet show by a second grade class at the Training School was presented. Not to be forgotten are the many social events that A.C.E. members participated in. To start the school year off, a Coke party was held honoring new members. This was followed by a Dutch- treat dinner each quarter. In March a tea was held honoring the Training School teachers and at the April banquet new officers were announced. In May a picnic is on the schedule honoring the seniors and the installing of new officers. Two of the members attended a State A.C.E. convention in Murfreesboro during the year. A.C.E. adopted a little girl from underprivileged home and during the year she was provided with clothes, toys and a lot of love. A combination of work and enjoyment yielded for each mem- ber a beneficial year. V V V V V V V V v V V N N N OFFICERS President Patsy Newton Vice-President Ora Lee Wood Secretary Connie Sue Pope Treasurer Nat Dillon Gathering prior to an association party in the student cafeteria are, left to right, Dorothy Gallina, Nancy Hcarn, Nat Dillon, Patsy Newton, Ora Lee Wood, Mrs. Myrtle Cobb, and Dr. Genora McFadden. 120 ssoaalion tit for L klidkood L di tli ucauon Left to right: Connie Schmidt, Martha Ann Ward, Merrill Dee Dixon, Martha Mills, Dorothy Ann Scott, Mrs. Jane Johnsey, Jo Ann Brown, Ida Stanton, Jackie Francis and Carol Fastabend. Connie Sue Pope, Beverly Johnson, Barbara Vaughn, Merrill Dee Dixon, Mary Evelyn Trammell, Mrs. Pearrows, Annette Croft, Betty Sue Lee, Betty Jean Hughes, Joy Scott, Nancy Jo Rumble, Delores Hoppers, Betty Oglesby. Seated, left to right, are Julia Goode, Imogene Gordon, Eva Jane Wallace, Mary Evelyn Trammell, Mrs. Pear- rows, Doris Nimmo, Mary Pollard, Norma Kelly, Mrs. Minnie Lee, Charlotte Young and Ann Pickens. 121 ( lu Charles Hall is shown performing the alternate dumbell press for arm and shoulder develop- ment. The MSC Barbell Club was formed in October 1952 by a group of students interested in becoming strong and muscular through progressive weight training. The organization sets forth the following as its aims and objectives: One, promotion of interest in health and physical fitness through publicizing benefits to be derived from weight- lifting. Two, promotion of weightlifting as an intercollegiate sport. Three, promoting of weightlifting and bodybuilding as accredited physical education courses at educational in- stitutions. Four, to support the organization and assist in the for- mation of barbell clubs at schools, colleges, and universities. The bodybuilders sponsored the A.A.U. Mr. Memphis contest and Memphis Weightlifting Championships of 1952. A delegation of contestants and officials was sent to Chattanooga December 27, 1952 to take part in the Mr. Tennessee contest and Tennessee weightlifting championships. Future plans of the club include sponsoring an annual weightlifting and physique contest at MSC and the forma- tion of a weightlifting team to compete against other col- leges. Top Row, left to right: Bow Bowman performs alternate dumbell curls for bicep development. In center Jere Joyner develops his Latissimus Dorsi muscle with the lat machine while Robert Tillman looks on. At right, performing toe raises with the calf machine is Jim Barber, while Bob Gotham awaits his turn • Bottom Row, left to right: Hard at work under the supervision of Charles Hall are Jim McCain and Douglas Phillips. In the Center the bench press, which develops a large chest, is demonstrated by Charles Sutton. At right, Allan Anthony is shown performing dumbell presses on the incline bench with the assistance of Wayne Morgan. L ub ( iub The Cub Club is Memphis State ' s athletic booster or- ganization. This club handled the decorations for all of State ' s athletic events and did a bang up job on the Home- coming game and on the Ole Miss basketball game. The Cub Club gives the two large trophies to the best sorority and fraternity display during homecoming. Membership to the club is limited to 25 new freshmen each year. During the baseball season it was the Cub Club who arranged to get the baseball scorcball now located on the ball diamond. The club also arranges pep rallies, spe- cial sections at the games and during the first year of the Greater Memphis State organization sold tickets. Freshmen initiated this year include: Judy Doddridge, Harvey Aycock, Bob Dungan, Sylvia Sullivan, Paul Mc- Reynolds, Ann Veascy, Franklin Craft, Annette Pitch, Bar- bara Bcatty, Gary Sullins, Barbara Creamer, Stewart Mc- Carthy, Joanne Frost, Martine Coleman, Marvin Hopper, Jenny Lynn Harpster, Glen Crosby, Allie Jo Hill, Peggy Sue Robinson, Mary Sanidas, Norma Kelly, Taylor Over- ton, Bob Vollmer, JoAnn Doty, John Pickett and Mary Lou Koen. J. B. Cobb President Bill Trotter Vice-President OFFICERS President J. B. Cobb Vice-president Bill Trotter Secretary Nancy Redfearn Treasurer Carolyn Thomas Nancy Redfearn Secretary Carolyn Thomas Treasurer First Row, left to right: Edd Adair, Amy Nell Aeschliman, Marlene Ballentine, Louis Dickcrson, DeAnn Dur- ham, Jackie Francis, Gayle Franklin and John Harris • Second Row: Minor Holland, Charles Howell, Beverly Johnson, Nat Jones, Mary Ann Lauderdale, Jerry Martin, Louis Pritchett, Theresa Rainey • Third Row: Travis Read, Donald Rhodes, Tommy Rush, Sue Shannon, Cecil Simpson, Nancy Svvearengen, Marijean Tait and Bob- bye Thomas • Fourth Row: Boyd Wade, Phyllis Waltermath, Curtis Wolfe, O ' Ncil Williams, Frank Willis and Charlotte Young. 123 H HI I ' i EW I ' Hi I ' ll ' i ' Mrs. Frances Duncan, left, and Mrs. H. T. Haynes Lj ' ins ' =dj ormaor lit J L ouncli Mynder ' s Hall is operated under a student government organization. A council of 12 girls is elected three times a year, in the fall, the winter and the spring. During the spring election a president and vice-president are elected who serve throughout the year. This year Peggy Jeanne Miller served as president and Ann Powers, vice-president. The girls ' dorm is well known for its participation in all intramural sports. The dormitory captured every intra- mural trophy in last year ' s participation. The girls in the dorm are proud of their Christmas pro- gram. This year each girl donated a child ' s toy which was presented to the children at the Baptist Children Home on Highway 70. During the year the girls gather in house meetings once or twice a quarter. There are two traditional house parties —the Christmas Party and the Freshman Stunt Night. In the spring the junior dorm girls honor the graduating dorm trirls with a tea. I Hi ' r m mmmm gmtw : ■mmmmamnmiiui Top Row, left to right: Ann Powers, vice-president, and Peggy Jeanne Miller, president • In Center, Babs Green, Peggy Ann Miller, and Bonnie Sheppard • At Right, standing, Eva Dillahunty and Dian Lindseth. • Seated are Ora Lee Woods and Patricia Home • Bottom Row, left to right: standing, Maggie Shankling and Vivian Ray • Seated are Marilyn Percer and Helen Robertson • In center, Barbara Kindall, Kathleen Albright and Weida Entriken • At Right, seated, Peggy Wilkinson, with Betty Pearson and Martha Ann Ward in center, and Shirley Williams and Mary Hobb in back. 124 N-idtom L tub t The History Association was chartered by the Memphis State College Student Government dur- ing the fall quarter of 1952. The purposes of the History Association are to promote the under- standing of contemporary society and events through the study of history, to teach college youths to live and work together through the pro- motion of academic and social activities, and to advance the welfare of the Department of history at Memphis State College and the general welfare of the institution of which it is a part. The History Association is open to all under- graduate and graduate students of the College who are interested in extra-classroom programs and activities that will aim at obtaining a better understanding of our institutions and system of values through reference to history. All instructors of the History Department of the College are advisers of the Association, with Dr. Gyles and Dr. Newcomer servings as primary ad- visers. The Association meets regularly the first Mon- day of each month. Top Row, left to right: Dr. Lee N. Newcomer, Jim Henderson, president, and Dr. Mary Frances Gyles. At right. Hazel Forrest, Ann Williams, George Edward Draper and Charles Richard Dickinson • Bottom Row, left to right: Ted Hoepfner, Betty Pierson, Jack Dubany, June York and Pauline Rosenberg. At right. Tommy Gra- ham and John Peyton take a back seat to Prof. D. C. Sossomon and Dr. Aaron Boom. 125 sndudtriai J4rt$ L lub The Industrial Arts Club was organized for the follow- ing purposes: 1. To encourage students in the department. 2. To provide a time and place for students to do extra work. 3. To allow older members to help younger men in any of their courses in which they might be having diffi- culties. 4. To show films along the Industrial Arts line. The club also sponsors such activities as the boys from the Training School who enter the Soap Box Derby, Boy Scouts, and similar events. The Club also has two big so- cials, one in the fall, the other in the spring. Any student in the Industrial Arts Department is eligible for membership, or others in the college who might have a hobby they would like to pursue and which is connected with this field of study. OFFICERS President O ' Neil Williams Vice-president Buddy Rinner Secretary Thelma Snyder Treasurer Jimmy McCallen Top Row, left to right: Tom Coats and Tommy Perkins. In center, Thelma Snyder and Frank Madlinger work out a problem. At right, top, Bob Gresham, Christ Sanidas and Hal Feder pick up some book-learning. • Bot- tom Row, left to right: Buddy Rinner and Milton Evans. In center, Byron Graves tries some line work with George Edmondson and Arthur Shults lending moral support. At right, a car gets some going-over from May- nard Hanna, Cliff Parker, John Hirschman and Robert Beasley. 126 rndvistrial J4ri5 ( lub -T Top Row, left to right: Jim Paulat, Prof. W. B. Brotherton and Hamilton Eaker get involved in a weighty prob- lem. In center, that same car gets some more work from Lynn Orr, Bob Crenshaw and Christ Sanidas. At right. Tom Coats keeps an eye on his fingers • Bottom Row, left to right: Jack Miller and Robert Beasley get involved in a touchy problem. In center, something different for Industrial Arts student — how to learn to graft trees. Left to right, Tom Sawner looking at the photography, Bob Medley, Byron Graves, O ' Neil Williams, Thelma Snyder, Beverly Johnson, Prof. D. P. Nave and Dr. Holger W. Andersen, who is showing them how. At right, Thelma Snyder apparently doesn ' t mind the hot coffee pot, while serving some Java to Beverly Johnson, while Jean Vassie prepares to operate. 127 y oka vvik ewam The Ioka Wikewam Club was founded in 1922. The club is affiliated with the Tennessee Home Economics Association and the American Home Economics Association. Any student interested in Home Economics is eligible for membership. The club began its busy year with a tea honor- ing all new students interested in Home Eco- nomics. This was followed by a share the work buffet supper for members and their escorts. The club held a spaghetti supper for its mem- bers during the Fall Quarter in celebration of the completion of the annual fruit cake baking for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The cakes were sold and the profits placed in the treasury to be used in financing activities for the year. Also Imogene Gordon and Bonnie Shepphard journeyed to the Tennessee Polytechnic Institute for the Province Workshop of the American Home Economics Association. In the Winter Quarter the club had a party in which they carried out a Valentine theme. In April the club was hostess to the College Club Department of the Home Economis Associa- tion at a luncheon. President Imogene Gordon Vice President Julia Goode Treasurer ... Cleo Parker Secretary ....:... Glcndon Nichols Top, left to right: Cleo Parker and Willey Oakley. At right, Mrs. Lola Sands, Miss Bess Henderson and Miss Alma Whitaker • Bottom Row, left to right: Bonnie Sheppard, Patsy Rowland, Ann Spears, Edith Clifton and Frances Roberts. At right, Lucille Jamison, Georgia Lou Naylor, Shirley Quarrels, Theresa Rainey and Betty Jo Miles. 128 wcu Ail those men who have been awarded varsity letters for participation in intercollegiate sports at Memphis State College are members of the M Club. The members seek to emphasize high scholastic standards, they strive for clean sportsmanship at all times, they are interested in promot- ing better student and alumni relations in Memphis State athletics and they encourage a well- rounded sports program. They also provide a library for all members. Each year as the Blue and Gray football squads conclude their spring practice workout, the M Club sponsors an intrasquad contest. First Row, left to right: Ollie Keller, John Stanck, Frank Berry, Bobby Cottam, Harold Rainwater and Clarence Harwell • Second Row: Ernest Neyman, Roland Eveland, Alex Moore, Haywood Smith, Ralph Messer, Harold Fedcr and Hugh Hathcock • Third Row: Joe Clayton, Bill McClain, Willie Burnette, Bob Ford, Jim Markolonis, Eddie Shaw, Jerry Barber and Willie Parks • Fourth Row: Bill Bramin, Grady Gentry, Bob Patterson, Tony Taylor, Carlton Henley, and Earl Billings • Fifth Row: Jerry Mitchell, Tom Twitty, Chuck Bender, Jay Sental, Will Renfro and Steve Kinzalow. 129 emauc6 tit ( tub The Mathematics Club of Memphis State College has as its objectives the stimulation of interest in mathematics, the promotion of mathematical research, the provision of instruction in mathematical topics not covered in the class- room, the counseling of students majoring in mathematics, and the furnishing of an opportunity for students with a common interest in mathematics to meet each other so- cially. Any student attending Memphis State College who is interested in mathematics is eligible for membership. The monthly club meetings consist of the presentation of a mathematical topic by a member of the club, which is followed by a group discussion of this topic. OFFICERS President Charles C. Irving Vice-president Joanne Short Secretary-treasurer Charlotte Dean Faculty Adviser Dr. G. N. Wollan Top Row, left to right: Charles Irving, president, opens a meeting. In center, Harry Simpkins, Dolph Smith and Dallas Albert. At right, Joanne Short, M. Jay Goldstein and Pete Longo • Bottom Row, left to right: Hobart Davis and Raymond Tanner map out a little problem. In center, Lawrence Craft, Albert Lutz and John Phillips. At right, Robert Hicks and Bob Henderson. 130 em 2). unce The Modern Dance Club is composed of girls interested in modern dance. The organization has been revived this year after being rather active in 1949-50, with Mrs. Loretta Floyd serving as sponsor. Members of the club work on techniques and patterns at their meetings twice a week. The members also participate in the May Day dance program presented in the auditorium. Officers of the club this year include Betty Pouncey as president; Mary Fes- mire as secretary-treasurer, and Judy Winer as Cub Club representative. Top Row, left to right: Mary Fesmire, Jean Kelly, Carol Smith, Betty Pouncey and Clara Dean Wesche. In cen- ter, Clara Wesche, Iva Carol Smith and Jean Kelly. At right, top, Clara Wesche, Betty Pouncey and Mary Fesmire • Bottom, left to right: Barbara Douglass, Clara Dean Wesche, Sheila Winer, Georgia Lou Mason, Patti Sanders and Betty Pouncey. In center, Iva Carol Smith, Mary Fesmire and Jean Kelly. At right, Iva Smith, Clara Dean Wesche, Mary Fesmire, Jean Kelly and Betty Pouncey. At extreme lower right, Mary Fesmire and Carol Smith, Patti Sanders and Barbara Douglas, Betty Pouncey and Georgia Lou Mason, Jean Kelly and Clara Dean Wesche. 131 T TIGER ' PSycHOAWALISf A, Two QotKcker ducholoau L tub n The Psychology Club aims to promote interest in the fields of psychology through programs and reports dealing with current problems. Although the club draws its membership mainly from majors and minors in psychology, membership is also open to other students. The organization brings about a close relation- ship between its members and the practicing psy- chologists from psychological agencies in the Mem- phis area. Meetings are scheduled in the evening of the fourth Thursday each month and frequently also on the second Thursday. Visiting speakers from hospitals, clinics, and private agencies explain the applications of psy- chology as it relates to their respective services. Hence, the widening areas of psychology are brought to the club members by the viewpoints expressed by practicing psychologists. There has been a growing interest in establish- ing a local chapter in the national honor society in psychology, the Psi Chi. Many former members of the Psychology Club have taken membership in Psi Chi in graduate schools where they are doing distinctive graduate work in psychology and some of these students are urging the formation of a chapter at MSC. Steps are being taken by the Psychology Club to apply for a national charter, and it is hoped a Psi Chi chapter will soon become a working part of the larger Psychology Club. Top Row, left to right: Phil Manning, Dr. Holger W. Anderson, Mary Frances Ramsey. In center, Ann Seay, Mary Epting and Jean Lynn Hopster. At left, Betty Brown, Betty Pearson, Peggy Wilkinson and R. C. For- rester • Bottom Row, left to right: Alice Clawson, Elizabeth McCallen, Doug Irvin and Jane Wright Johnsey. In center, Sheila Winer, Georga Soika and A. E. Wilkinson. At right, Margaret Harrison, Fred Penick, Faynelle Duncan and Hazel Hudgins. 132 VI I The Memphis State Rifle and Shooting Association was formed on campus in the fall of 1950, received its charter from the National Rifle Association in December of that year, and its charter from the Student Government in January 1951. The Rifle Club ' s faculty sponsors are Dr. ELTON FISHER, Dr. A. S. RUDOLPH, and Mr. SAM ANDERSON. The chief purpose of the club is to pro- mote an interest in firearms and marksmanship among the students. The club fires on the school .22 rifle range in the basement of the New Gym on Wednesday and Friday nights of each week. Last year the club went out to the Millington Naval Base to fire the Ml rifle on the .30 calibre range there, and plans to do the same this spring. Membership is open to boys and girls alike. Top Picture, left to right: Robert W. Cameron, Jr., Roland Lancaster and Minor Holland • In Bottom picture, Betty Lou Stidham and Dr. Elton Fisher. V; : : Q ::: 1 From left to right, first picture: John Miles, Bobby Ungerrecht and Larry Hilburn • In center: Don Colvin, John McCoy, and Wynne DePorter • At right: Cliff Thompson, Mark Tucker and Wiley Miller. 133 snt tit I ! etation6 L lub emauona Early in the school year the International Relations Club brought to the Memphis State campus, Frank Shea, editor of foreign affairs of Time and Life. Mr. Shea spoke on Peronism and the growing state fascism in Argentina. He was a correspondent in that nation when the newspaper, La Prensa, was taken over by Peron. In November the I.R.C. sponsored an open discussion on the Fair Employment Practices Commission. James Dietz, one of the college ' s top debaters, spoke on the F.E.P.C. issues. In January the I.R.C. undertook its Number One proj- ect for the year when it introduced a motion before the Student Government to sponsor debates and forum on the Honor System. Dr. R. W. Johnson, chairman of the Social Science De- partment, and Dr. Noyes, professor of history, are sponsors. Paul E. Hess President Barbara Burnette Secretary Evelyn Cattaneo Vice-President Louis Pritchett Treasurer                ««««««««««««««« -Social Science L iub The Social Science Club has endeavored to closer unite the students and faculty interested in the various social sciences: geography, sociology, political science and eco- nomics. Under the direction of club sponsors, Prof. John Davis, Dr. Dean Epley, Prof. Paul Sisco and Dr. John Gordon, the group made great strides in achieving its ultimate goal —that of giving students a clearer picture of life from a liberal-educated viewpoint. Outside speakers greatly stimulated club interest in meetings. Bob Farrelly President Dorothy Malleck Secretary Bob White Vice-President Tommy Graham Treasurer 134 J och and OSviskin Sock and Buskin is an organization for students inter- ested in the drama. Its purpose is to stimulate an interest in all dramatic activities of the college, and to develop an appreciation of good theatrical productions on the part of the student body. It also cooperates with the Depart- ment of Speech and Drama in furthering its aims, activi- ties, and objectives. Since its organization in 1929 the club ' s members have participated in every college production by way of acting, directing, or as stage technicians. Sock and Buskin is the parent organization for Alpha Psi Omega, the national honorary dramatics fraternity on the campus. Seated, left to right, Agnes Ann Moore and Dixie Golla- day. Back, Macon McCalman and Martha Wallace. OFFICERS President Dixie Golladay Vice-Pres Joe Ann Corbitt Secretary Mary Katherine Baxter Treasurer Agnes Ann Moore Top Row, left to right: Vivian Rogers, Betty Conley and Paige Radcliffe. In center, seated, Pat Crawford and Sue Shannon. Standing, Victor Atyas and Gary Sullins. At right, Annette Pitsch, Jav Johnson and Mary Sa- nidas • Bottom Row, left to right: William Beaudaux, Gale Franklin, Mary Frances Ramsey. In center, Gary Sul- lins, Joan Smith, Bill Mears and Mary Elizabeth Carlton. At right, Betty Hilton and Eleanor Williamson. 135 beV eST - f 0ol i Life 9Uard -..Who? • : Pri P9ish er 6- W for tt}Q : RELIGIOUS CLUBS r euaioud ( mpkasid Week ' f r Long to be remembered are the meetings of the Student Religious Counc il, composed of presidents of all the religious clubs or representatives of all the religious faiths represented on the campus, which composed the steering committee for Re- ligious Emphasis Week. The many suggestions for a theme for the week, the attempts to draw a symbol to tell a story of the purpose of the week of spiritual emphasis, and the appointment of all committees to be responsible for each phase of the planning in preparation for this traditional week of religious thought dragged the days into weeks and the weeks into months. Engraved on our memories are days of feverish activity just before the week began, in which the publicity must be ac- curately done, in which every speaker must be met at the train, plane, or bus and provisions made for his stay, when rooms must be provided for seminars, conferences, and bull sessions, when the stage must be set, public address system provided, and early morning breakfasts arranged. Then a calm seems to settle over more than one hundred fifty workers when the 10:00 a.m. bell rings on Monday morning of Religious Emphasis Week and more than one thousand students file into the auditorium to take their places to hear Dr. Bengt Hoffman from far away Sweden discuss his expe- riences as a religious counsellor behind the Iron Curtain. The spell of things concerning spiritual values seems to cast its mystic influence over the whole campus life, and students in large numbers go to the various seminars on religious and moral sub- jects, directed by outstanding religious leaders from widely separated areas, or participate in the discussion groups in the fraternities, sororities, or dormitories and look forward to the general as- sembly on the next day when they expect to hear a Protestant, Jewish, or Catholic speaker discuss the theme of the week Religion in the World Crisis. The week of activities ends with a dinner in which speakers, students, and faculty have their say in evaluating the program of the ac- complishments of these days of emphasis upon moral and spiritual values. Each agrees that lasting values can come from men and women of every faith working together harmoniously for the common good and all listen- ing attentively to the inspiring message of Rabbi Isadore Goodman, or Father Francis Pack, or Rev. Hoffman, little realizing that they may be listen- ing to one of a different religious faith from their own. A college is more than bricks and mortar . . . more than magnificent architecture and ivy-clad towers . . . more than memorial buildings, rich endowments and huge stadiums. A college is a spirit that lives in the memories of those who gained their academic knowledge at the feet of inspiring teachers ... an ambition fulfilled in the heart of those who built a firm foundation during those years of diligent preparation ... a character untarnished by influences which make us ashamed ... a hope that burns eternal to impart the best to those who come under her influence. It is the spirit that inhabits the buildings . . . that reaches deep into the soul of every being and causes each to feel a kindred nature to all mankind and feel a dependence upon the Creator of us all. Seated, left to right: Phyllis O ' Callaghan, Pat Campbell, Gayle Franklin and George Howard • Standing, left to right: Richard Roland, Johnny Burns and Jimmy Proffitt. This Student Religious Council had charge of plan- ning the annual religious program which was such a success this year. 138 Dr. Bcngt Hoffman Fa ther Francis Pack Rabbi Isadorc Goodman Prof. Jesse Fox Since true scholarship is more than accumula- tion of facts, a wisdom that enables one to live a full, joyous, and truly happy life, constant encour- agement is given at Memphis State College to each student to pursue his religious interest. Religious clubs are organized by students in practically all religious faiths. At regular meetings of these clubs inspiring talks are made by students, some member of the faculty, or an invited guest. The inspiration of these periods spent together and the joy of out- ings, retreats, picnics, or parties in which those of a mutual religious bond participated will long be remembered. The years will only deepen the impressions of abiding religious faith, and memory will recall the time when we sponsored a Religious Assembly, or assisted in the many duties relating to Religious Emphasis Week. We realize that life becomes more meaningful with goals which include a reverence for the Divine and a love that binds us into a common brotherhood. During the annual Religious Week program breakfast sessions were held daily in the college cafeteria. Pic- tures below show some scenes from one of these gatherings. In top row, left, Dr. Bengt Hoffman and Dr. H. B. Evans discuss the day ' s program. In center, the group joins in singing. At right, another of the out-of-town speakers, the Rev. Davis M. Curric, in dark suit, chats with students. In the bottom row, the faculty director of the program, Prof. Jesse Fox, listens to the speaker. In center, Betty Wilson and Nancy Jo Rumble supervise the exhibit of religious books on display in the Student Center. At right, two interested spectators are Walter Cobb and Mrs. Myrtle Cobb. 139 Barbara Dalton President Betty Metheny I ' iee-Pres. Helen Singleton lice-Pres. Bob Coolidge Vice-Pres. Margaret Williams Billie Sue Broadfoot Ree. Sec. Treasurer OSaptist student lAni ip nion The Baptist Student Union, the link between the school and the church, had its beginning on Memphis State ' s campus in 1938. During these fifteen years the B.S.U. has established, in addition to the regular monthly social events and activities, a daily noon devotional service. The main objective of the B.S.U. during 1952-53 was to enlist the approximate 800 Baptist students enrolled in Memphis State in a program linking them, as college stu- dents, with a local church, and enriching their devotional and social life through the various activities of the B.S.U. outside the local church. The greatest accomplishment during the year was the obtaining of a B.S.U. Student Center, located at 3625 Mynders, just off the college campus. OFFICERS President Barbara Dalton Vice-presidents Helen Singleton Bob Coolidge, Betty Metheny Recording S ecretary.... Margaret Williams Treasurer Billie Sue Broadfoot Top Row, left to right: Rogers Smith, Ethel Logue, Tom Logue, MSC director of BSU, and Louise Logue. In center, Barbara Dalton, BSU president, looks on pleasingly at the welcome being given by Eva Jane Wallis and Barbara Vaughn to the incoming freshmen while other students take time out for a cup of lemonade. At right, the annual pre-school retreat at Shelby Forest • Bottom Row: BSU ' ers rushing to 1 o ' clock classes after attending the daily noon-devotional service at Prescott Memorial Baptist Church. In the center, the newly-acquired Baptist Student Center at 3625 Mynders. At right, BSU ' ers are well represented at the state BSU convention which this year was held at Jackson, Tennessee. 140 an tewvum L lub i Students attending Memphis State College who belong to the Episcopal Church are eligible to become members of the Canterbury Club. The group usually meets at St. John ' s Episcopal Church at least monthly. These meetings are usually preceded by a din- ner, followed with discussions on current religious problems. Among the faculty members who assist with club activities are Dr. Mary Frances Gyles, Dr. Dorothy Seay and Prof. D. C. Sossomon. Members participated in the work of Religious Emphasis Week. Jim McDerman and George Howard, club president. Top row, left to right: Bob McDerman and Paul Marsh. At right, Carolyn Deanie White and Carl Mueller • Bottom row: Shirley Burford, vice-president, and Jackie Francis, secre- tary. At right, Marilyn Percer and Martha Ann Ward. The other vice-president is Mary Frances Ramsey, and the treasurer is Caril Madgefrau. 141 = LjL$cipleS student _7 ellow$hl T f The Disciples Student Fellowship is a national student organization sponsored by the Disciples of Christ. Its pur- pose is to foster the Christian Way of Life on college cam- puses. Each year the Memphis State College chapter strives to be of help to members of the incoming freshmen class in making their adjustments to a new way of life. The club joins in other religious programs during the year, includ- ing the annual Religious Week event. OFFICERS President Richard Roland Vice-President Nancy Redfearn Secretary Many Handly Treasurer J ane Barcroft ik i? ■ Top Row, left to right: Tom Blake, Ina Belle Rorex, Willard Chumley and Jack Fishman. In center, the twins, Charles Carnes and John Carnes. At right, Tom Blake and Louella Headger • Bottom Row, left to right: Charles Carnes, Nancy Redfearn, Jane Barcroft. In center, seated, Willard Chumley, Jane Barcroft and Nancy Redfearn. Standing, Charles Carnes, and seated in extreme, Jack Fishman. At right, Richard Roland puts up a club notice. 142 n ewman L tuib The Newman Club, Catholic student organization, has initiated varied spiritual, intellectual, social projects this year. The club began early in the year with a dinner meeting at which plans for the year were outlined. Early in the Fall the club ' s Social Action Group suggested that the club financially assist a Mexican boy who came to Memphis to school. This project has been continued and added to it was a Christmas party for the Negro children cared for at the Blessed Martin House. The club continued to bring a series of speakers to the campus. The first Sunday of each month the club brought the members together in a Communion and breakfast. Thus the club sought to follow an integrated program, helping members to develop to the fullness of the Christian personality. Top Row, left to right: Elmer Kurrus, new president, and Phyllis O ' Callahan, retiring president. In center, the club ' s display prepared for Religious Week. At right, Rushelle Hood • Bottom Row, left to right: Frank Mad- linger, Donna Newman and Mitchell Moriarity. In center, Eleanor Hoyne and Joe Handing. At right, Elmer Kurrus, Agnes Moorehead and Bill Wulff. 143 West minster tc yellow sk f The Westminster Fellowship, made up of Presbyterian students, has had a busy sehedule this year. Besides the regular monthly events, the club added a variety of other activities. Each month the club met for two dinners, one of which was a pot-luck supper. The Club also met once a week bright and early in the morning (7 to be exact) for a cell group or Bible study, where members pondered over questions about Biblical passages with coffee and doughnuts close at hand. The Club also met once monthly on the campus, to discuss Presbyterian beliefs and doctrines. To start the special events of the year, the Fellowship honored the freshmen and new students at a nutty party. This acquainted the new Presbyterians with the old mem- bers and made them familiar with the program at the college. In January the council members held their annual re- treat, when plans were made for the rest of the school year. This group included officers and committee chairmen of the Fellowship. The entire group participated in Religious Emphasis Week in February. Late in February members visited Presbyterian students who were not active in the Fellowship and invited them to return to the church for a party. The annual spring retreat was held at Chickasaw State Park with members of the MSC chapter attending. Top Row, left to right: Joe Moss, Nancy Kincaid, Peggy Rawlings and Trav Read. In center, Mitzi Dews, Caroline Holmes and Mary Epting. At right, Pat Hewlett, Dinby Grimes and Carolyn Hewlett • Bottom row: Betty Farnham, Jack DeBerry and Bobbye Thomas. Center: Tommy Jackson, Mary Hand and Frank Speight. At right. Dob Malliek and Patsy Womble. 144 Club sponsor Prof. Jesse W. Fox and Club president Jimmy Moffatt. _ L mb The K Club was organized so that the mem- bers of the Church of Christ at Memphis State might become acquainted with each other and enter into activities together. It is their desire to help promote a spirit of Christianity on the campus, and participation in the club is open to anyone interested in the Church of Christ. There are three regular meetings and at least one party each quarter. Much time is spent through the year in helping some worthy cause. Always ready to help the club are the sponsors: Prof. Jesse W. Fox, Dr. R. W. Johnson, Prof. Paul Sisco and Mrs. Elna McBride. Top Row, left to right: Barbara Dukes with Pat Hayes. At right, John Lipsey and James Clark. In lower row, left, Buddy Rinner and James Simpson. At right, James Crocker and Jimmy Waldram and Patty Sanders. 145 WESLEY FOUND A TION Dedicates these Pages . . . to Joanne . . . Our Director ow n dat ion Wesley Foundation met old and new students as they came to Memphis State and welcomed them to their new home . . . during registration big smiles and a see you at the Orientation Banquet were heard from the Founda- tion ' s booth in front of the Student Center . . . then, we settled down to college life with our two dinner meetings a month and a council once a month . . . the biggest event on campus this year was the Foundation ' s trip down the Mississippi on our Barge Party . . . Retreat was then heard bubbling from the Foundation ' s board . . . Religious Em- phasis Week came . . . than a deputation team ... as this year closes we say goodbye to our ever-faithful Joanne, who has kept us in line and given us inspiration for three years ... so long Joanne, good luck and God ' s blessings on you. To all Foundationers we say: Have a good summer and we will see you at the Orientation banquet next year. 146 Johnny Burns President Ida Stanton Vice-President Sue McCullough Vice-President ' Kitty Williams Secretary Loy Lilley Treasurer vvesleu jroundat ion Council Meeting Worship African Unit Dinner Meeting; Retreat Barge Party 147 y.w.cji. The Young Women ' s Christian Association has as its purpose to build a fellowship of women and girls devoted to the task of realizing in our com- mon life these ideals of personal and social living to which we are committed by our faith as Christians. In this endeavor we seek to understand Jesus, to share His love for all people and to grow in the knowledge and love of God. In doing this, we have offered programs that would make each one a more valuable individual to her family and the community. We have partici- pated in intramural volleyball and basketball tournaments. We donated to community projects such as the blood drive. Bettye Hughes President Shirley Flint Treasurer lone Flint Vice-President Hazel Forrester Chaplain Shirley Shute Secretary Dr. Dorothy Seay Adviser                «««««««««««««««: 148 ADMINISTRATION 149 ministration Dean R. M. Robison and his secretary, Ethel Lewis. R. P. Clark, registrar, his secretary, Mrs. Ada Marie Bell. Dean of Women Flora Rawls Bursar Lamar Newport During the process of their days spent at Memphis State College, all students find it necessary at one time or another to call upon these individuals. To get approval of their courses, to be sure their grades are recorded, to find if they are obeying campus rules and regulations, and last — if not most important — pay the fees —all these problems are handled by this group. 150 Library Staff Librarian Brown and his staff, all of whom have been with the college for a number of years, had a rough time while the new addi- tion was being built, but today they operate from one of the most modern libraries in the country. E. L. Brown, Librarian, and his assistants: Dorrice Bratcher, Un- dine Levy and Mozella Lundy. Medical Staff Dr. A. G. Hudson graduated from Memphis Hospital Medical College in 1906 and joined the staff at M.S.C. in 1942. Dr. Hudson is a member of several medical societies and is a 33rd degree Mason. Florence Illing, who received her under- graduate degree from George Peabody, keeps busy schedule of being college nurse, teaching some health courses, and in addition, completing her work for her master ' s degree which she is to re- ceive in June. Dr. A. R. Hudson and Florence Illing. Dietitian Mrs. Helen S. Peebles joined the M.S.C. staff in 1943, when the old cafeteria was located in the present-day Air Force R.O.T.C. building. She had previously received her education at Maryville College and Teachers College at Columbia. As- sisting her in arranging the proper menus for the students is Mrs. Matilda Caruthers, who came here in 1949, and is n ow assistant dietitian. Mrs. Helen S. Peebles Engineer A man they all run to in times of distress in the college engineer, Ray Herzog, a M.S.C. staff mem- ber for more than 1 1 years. Mr. and Mrs. Herzog live in the Boys ' Dormitory, where Mrs. Herzog is hostess. Ray Herzog 151 ™J! School of Dr. E. I. Crawford Director, School of Business Administration DEPARTMENTAL HEADS Dr. R. W. Jennings Secretarial Science and Office Management Dr. H. J. Markle Management and Finance Charles R. Spindler Marketing Teachers in the school include those above, left to right: Louise Cambron, Evelyn Causey, Virginia Johnson, and William H. Milner. Second row, left to right: Charles F. Nagy, Elizabeth Nagy, Jesse W. Spiceland and Inell Teague. 152 S chool of udmedd minis ' , strati ion ' y S:- A new machine is given the once over as members of the School of Business Administration look over opera- tions. The history of Business Administration at Memphis State College is very impressive. It had its start in 1914 when the Department of Commerce was established with one teacher, a few students, and a minimum ol available sub- jects. Since that date, its development has been steady and consistent, both in course offerings and student partici- pation. The School of Business Administration was organized in 1950. With this organization, the curriculum in business has been expanded until it is now equal to that of the best universities. Specialization is provided in a wide variety of fields. Eight majors are available, providing spe- cific preparation for practically any phase of busi- ness. The major areas of concentration are: Business Management Business Teacher Preparation Dr. Crawford points out a reference in a business book to his secretary, Evelyn Fisher. Finance and Economics Industrial Accounting Marketing Public Accounting Retailing Secretarial Science and Office Management. Approximately one-third of the student body of Memphis State College is enrolled in the School of Business Administration, and many students in the other Schools have selected some phase of Business Administration for their minors. In addi- tion, there are a number of non-major courses available to students in general — courses that pro- vide students with much experience which they will find to be of great value in their dealings with others in later life. Two national professional college fraternities operate under the sponsorship of the School of Business Administration. Delta Sigma Pi, the larg- est professional business administration fraternity in the United States, with chapters in 82 colleges, is open to men students enrolled in the School of Business Administration. Its functions are similar to those of the social fraternities except that mem- bership is limited to business majors, and the meetings include professional activities in addi- tion to social get-togethers. Phi Gamma Nu is the only national professional business sorority- It is open to women who major in business. The function of this sorority is in general the same as that of Delta Sigma Pi. The School of Business Administration, in con- junction with the Alumni Office, operates a place- ment service for graduates. In spite of the fact that each vear the number of graduates in business regularly exceeds 100 students, it has been im- possible to supply the employment demand in either industry or the teaching field. The oppor- tunities open to the business graduate are un- limited. 153 S ckool of C di tit ucauon DEPARTMENTAL HEADS R. J. Coltharp Industrial Arts Cecil Humphreys Athletics Dr. Earl Crader Administration and Supervision Marie MeCormack Art, Penmanship George J. Harris Music H. I. Roland Training School : i: : ;;: ; .fl.V. ■.: : : : ■; y; ; ■ :; : : : ; : -0 Bess L. Henderson Home Economics Dr. H. S. Rumble Education Top Row, left to right: Dr. Leon W. Brownlee, Education; Florence Illing, Education; Delbcrt P. Nave, Indus- trial Arts; Arnold Ryan, Physical Education; Dr. Clarence L. Underwood, Education; Alma Whitaker, Home Economics • Second Row, left to right: William A. Brotherton, Industrial Arts; Myrtle Cobb, Education; Zach H. Curlin, Physical Education; Raymond H. Haggh, Music; Noel Gilbert, Music; Ralph Hatley, Physical Edu- cation • Third Row, left to right: Polly McMillan, Physical Education; Miss Elma Roane, Physical Education; Darrell D. Simmons, Industrial Arts, and Lawrence Smith, Physical Education. J ckoot of L dl tit uicaiion The School of Education was organized at Memphis State Col- lege in 1950. It has the following objectives: To be an articulated part of the general and cultural program of the college. To recruit desirable candidates for the teaching profession. To provide a program of teacher education which promotes the growth and development necessary for successful teaching. To assist in placing teachers. To provide professional service to public schools. To develop and carry out a continuing program of educational research. The School of Education offers several curricula leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science. In preparing for particular teaching fields or areas, students in the School do much of their pre-service training in the School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Business Administration. A program leading to the degree of Master of Arts is offered by the various departments in the School of Edu- cation through the Graduate School. The departments through which the School of Education con- ducts its program are as follows: 1. Art Department which prepares teachers in art and also affords an opportunity for students to obtain a cultural, critical and historical understanding of art. 2. Department of Curriculum and Instruction which aids stu- dents preparing for a career in teaching. 3. Educational Administration and Supervision, providing spe- cialized graduate study. Dr. Bascom Story Director, School of Education Celeste Gillan Secretary 4. Health and Physical Education, which proposes to improve the habits and principles of health for students, to develop indi- viduals physically, and to train teachers in this work. 5. Home Economics, designed to provide teacher training as well as emphasize those phases of learning related to personal liv- ing, family life and homemaking. 6. Industrial Arts, which aims at teacher training, terminal vo- cational industrial training, development of avocational interest, functional consumer literacy and pre-engineering training. 7. Music Education, which aids both those preparing to teach as well as those seeking to develop an appreciation of values of music. 8. Training School Department, which serves not only as a pub- lic school but which also serves as a laboratory for the teacher training program. The School of Education, which enrolls about 500 students, serves those in the other schools who wish to be certified to teach. In February, 1953. the School was approved for membership in the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. This School exerts, through its staff members, an influence on the in-service training of teachers as well as contributing to the development of a state-wide program of teacher training and public education. 155 S ckoot of y rrts and J5c ciences DEPARTMENTAL HEADS Dr. H. B. Evans English Dr. H. S. Kaltenborn Alathematics Grover Hayden Physical Science Enoch Mitchell History Owen R. Hughes Philosophy, Psych ology Dr. A. S. Rudolph Biology Dr. Rayburn Johnson Social Science Dr. Donald Strceter Speech, Drama The School of Arts and Sciences was established at Memphis State College by authority of the State Board of Education and by faculty action in 1950 and it be- gan to function as a school in September, 1951. In the first year more than 400 entering freshmen and transfer students registered in this school, and by Septem- ber, 1952, more than 800 freshmen, soph- omores, and transfer students had identi- fied themselves with The School of Arts and Sciences. Top row, left to right: William Abbett, English; Miss Sheila Aden, Latin; Dr. Holgar W. Andersen, Psychology; Carl Dee Brown, Biology; Alfred O. Canon, Political Science; Dr. Dean George Epley, Sociology; Mrs. Bertie Harvey Evans, English. • Second row: Jesse W. Fox, Chemistry; Dr. John R. Gordon, Sociology; Velma B. Heatherly, Modern Lan- guages; Mary L. Heiskell, Modern Languages; Evelyn Kempe, Speech; Fred C. Kendrick, Journalism; Dr. Carl H. Linden, German. ' Third row: Wayne McLaurin, English; George W. Parchman, Biology; Dr. Dorothy Seay, English; Paul H. Sisco, Geography; L. E. Snyder, Geography; Dr. William H. Taft, Journalism, and A. E. Wilkinson, Psychology. 156 School of vrtd and 2)ci ciences Included in The School of Arts and Sciences are three large divisions of learning— the humanities, the social sciences, and the natural sciences. The humanities division con- tains the following subjects and departments: English, French, German, History, Jour- nalism, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy and Psychology, Spanish, Speech and Drama; the social sciences: Economics, Geography, History, Philosophy and Psychology, Political Sciences, and Sociology; and the natural sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Geogra- phy, Mathematics, and Physics. Two degrees, the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Sciences, are offered in The School of Arts and Sciences. Each degree has certain specific requirements which are set forth in detail in the college bulletin. For the Bachelor of Arts degree a major and minor in the same division must be completed; for the Bachelor of Science degree, the major must be chosen from some department within The School of Arts and Sciences, but the minor may be taken from any department of the several schools within the general college. The School of Arts and Sciences is the basic unit of the college in the sense that the other schools of the college, both professional and graduate, require some work in The School of Arts and Sciences. Here also students who plan to do work in professional schools elsewhere may take the pre-professional work in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, law, engineering, and laboratory technique that is required for entrance in such schools. Graduates of the School of Arts and Sciences who plan to teach either on the elementary or secondary level in the public schools receive excellent training for this profession by taking the required education courses for certification in The School of Education at the same time they are completing requirements in their own school. The major objective of The School of Arts and Sciences, however, is to give to its students a well-rounded and liberal education. It attempts to do this by introducing its students to nearly all of those major fields of human interest which are included in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. It endeavors to make him fully ac- quainted with one or more of the subjects included in these several divisions and to stimulate within him the desire to continue his pursuit of truth. It is the earnest belief of the School of Arts and Sciences that the most essential and best possible preparation for any profession or vocation is a thorough foundation in the liberal arts, a belief which is shared more and more by professional and business leaders throughout our nation. In addition it seeks to give the student a richness of background which will increase his capacity to enjoy and appreciate the worthwhile things of life, and will make him a real citizen of the world in which he is to live and play his part. Dr. W. P. Carson Director, School of Arts and Sciences Mrs. Lawrence Wynn Secretary Top row, left to right: Dr. Sam Anderson, Mathematics; Dr. Peter Bannon, English; Eugene Bence, Speech and Drama; Dr. Aaron M. Boom, History; John E. Farrior, English; Dr. Chester P. Freeman, Biology; Dr. Mary Frances Gyles, History. • Second row: Dr. Roland M. Hill, English; Dr. Elmore Holmes, Chemistry; Dr. Charles G. Ijams, Physics; Dr. Helen H. Kaltenborn, Mathematics; Elna McBride, Mathematics; Robert W. McGowan, Biology; Dr. James S. Matthews, Geography. • Third row: Wil- liam D. Miller, History; G. Robert Mohr, Economics; Dr. Edward Noyes, History; D. C. Sossomon, History; Dr. Lawrence Wynn, English, and Bradford White, Speech and Drama. Kl . tiki vjraduiate School ifcypk Dr. Robert Anderson Director, Graduate School The Graduate School, established in June, 1950, of- fers programs leading to the degree of Master of Arts. Majors are offered in curriculum and instruction, and in educational administration and supervision. Minors are available in American history, biology, business education, chemistry, English, European history, geography, the hu- manities, health and physical education, the sciences, and the social sciences. Elective courses are offered in mathe- matics, philosophy and psychology, sociology, and speech. Established primarily for professional training in educa- tion, The Graduate School maintains three concurrent programs throughout the academic year: a program for full-time students, an evening program, and a program for graduate stu dents who can attend classes only on Satur- days. Two six-weeks summer terms of graduate work are offered each year. All courses in The Graduate School are taught by mem- bers of The Graduate Faculty. Members of this faculty hold advanced degrees from outstanding universities throughout the nation. Since its establishment more than 1200 students have registered for courses in The Graduate School. Master of Arts Degrees were awarded to 18 graduate students in 1951, and to 74 in 1952. The class of candidates for the Master of Arts Degree in 1953 numbers more than 100. Policy for The Graduate School is determined by the Graduate Faculty and administered by the Director. The executive committee of the Graduate Faculty Organiza- tion is the Graduate Council. Members of this council for 1952-53 included: Henry B. Evans, Chairman, Robert C. Anderson, Aaron M. Boom, W. P. Carson, Samuel R. Cor- nelius, Earl E. Crader, E. I. Crawford, Elton Fisher, G. H. Hayden, R. W. Johnson, Eugene W. Lambert, Enoch Mitchell, A. S. Rudolph, H. E. Rumble, and Bascom H. Story. At left, Leland Waller, a graduate student, confers with Dr. Rumble on some highly educa- tional problems, while at right, Mrs. Myrtle Cobb talks over the situation with another graduate student, Allene Ogden. 158 i w Kathryn Quisenberry Secretary to the President They Keep The Wheels Turning Peggy Morgan Wing Secretary to the Dean of Women Joan Brunson Secretary in the Alumni office Margaret Warno Manager, Book Store Clara Flinn Registrar Office Ruth Johnson Registrar Office James H. Taylor Assistant to Bursar Mona Spaulding Cashier, Bursar ' s Office Geneva Folden Assistant to Bursar Judy Evans Assistant to Bursar 159 The Training School, which is a part of the educational system of the City of Memphis, is located on the campus of Memphis State. H. I. Roland serves as principal. Students at MSC who are planning to become teachers are given the opportunity to do much of their practice teaching work at the Training School. Top Row, left to right: Perry Alexander, Mary Anderson, Opal Coleman, Mattie Connell, Mary Dunn and Elba Gandy. • Second Row: Helen Kirby, Emma Lee, John C. Stathis, Nellie Moore, Delbert Nave and Anne Peeler • Third Row: Mrs. Robert Short, Julia Thomas, Mary Turner, and Evelyn Warr. 160 9 I0? ' : ' AIR FORCE RO.T.C 161 Memphis State College _ Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps EXPANSION! That one word best describes the second year of operation of the Air Force ROTC at Memphis State. Fall enrollment brought a final tally of 750 cadets, an increase of 250 over the first year ' s enrollment in the fall of 1951. The cadet wing gained one new squadron, bringing the total to seven. And to take care of this increase the ROTC staff jumped to 16, with the addition of three officers and three airmen during the summer. The college allotted three more class- rooms to the department to care for this increase. Lt. Col. Ward G. Hoffman Lt. Col. Rudolph L. Renker During the year the Arnold Air Society initiated 15 new members. The Society gave several informal parties and went all-out in January to make the second annual Mili- tary Ball at the Hotel Peabody ' s Continental Ballroom a huge success. Cadets Reilly and Bruno attended the Ar- nold Air Conclave in Los Angeles as representatives of the Brigadier-General Everett E. Cook Squadron at MSC. The rifle range in the basement of the New Gym is com- pleted and is considered one of the best in the Mid-South. The rifle team had fired 22 matches by the middle of Feb- ruary. Twenty-two fired — 22 victories for MSC. In June, 1953 — the first graduating class. At graduation exercises the college degree and a second lieutenant ' s com- mission will be in store for a few. Active duty? Just around the corner. The Cadet Corps participated in the Armistice Day Pa- rade and received words of commendation from Major- General Douglas, commanding general of the 18th Air Force, for their outstanding performance. That hits the highlights — but it ' s evident that it has been a year of expansion and activity. 162 m-M WING STAFF In Front: Colonel Joe Gibbs. • First Row, left to right: Lt. Col. Curtis D. Perkins, Major Roland R. Eveland, Major George W. Mosek-y, Major Roy B. Herring, Ma- jor William C. DeBoe. • Second Row, left to right: Major Michael S. Rosenblum, Lt. Donald O. Todd, Master Sergeant Thomas G. Childress, Sergeant First Class Peyton C. McFarland. At left, front row: Col. James C. Herbert, commander of Group I, and Major Thomas W. Nichols • Back, left to right: Airman lst Class Thomas Starling, Sgt. Webb F. Banks and Capt. Milton O. Kirkpatrick. Right picture, Col. James A. Henderson, commander of Group II, and Major William H. Shaw • Back, left to right: Captain John H. Stevens, M Sgt. Maynard Evensky, and Sgt. R. C. Noland, Jr. SQUADRON COMMANDERS First Row, left to right: Lt. Col. Robert D. Templeton, Major Richard L. Kirmeyer, Lt. Col. Ernest D. Ney- man. • Second Row, left to right: Major Jerry L. Worthy, Lt. Col. Charles L. Bennett, Major Alston B. Wade, Lt. Col. Dwight W. Reilly. 164 iii§ ' Squadron A-Commander-Cadct Lt. Colonel Robert D. Templeton Squadron B-Commander-Cadet Lt. Colonel Richard L. Kirmeyer Squadron C-Commander-Cadet Lt. Colonel Ernest D. Neyman 165 Squadron D-Commandcr-Cadct Lt. Colonel Jerry L. Worthy III ! I I  « • • i i m f i Squadron E-Commander-Cadet Lt. Colonel Charles L. Bennett, Jr. Squadron F-Commander-Cadet Lt. Colonel Alston B. Wade 166 Squadron G-Commander-Cadet Lt. Colonel Dwight W. Reilly First Row, left to right: Curtis Perkins, Roland Eveland, James Henderson, Dwight Reilly, Bob Templeton, James Herbert. • Second Row: Paul Bruno, Stanley Dillard, Joe Gibbs, Charley Howell, Ernest Neyman, Robert Pruitt. • Third Row: Bcrl Geary, Al Gross, Joe Moss, John Stevens, Milton Kirkpatrick, Kent Crea. • Fourth Row: Don Todd, Richard Kirmeyer, Bobby Mitchell, Jim Holcomb, Carl Magdcfrau. • Fifth Row: Mick Rosenblum, Alton B. Wade, Donald Rhoads, Dab Hale, Carlton McFarland, Roy Herring. 167 Picture to left, front row, left to right: Curtis D. Moore, Maurice L. Kilpatrick and Thomas Starling;. Back Row: Curtis D. Perkins, Lloyd N. Freeman, Conrad Gasheff, Charles R. Lancaster and Kent J. Crea • Picture to right, front row: Ordie H. King, James A. Lawrence and Edward R. Richmond. Back Row: Edward H. Herron, Yates H. Eaker, James M. Chambers, Carroll D. Johnson and John H. Martin. Advanced course students who have completed their junior year go to regular Air Force bases for four weeks ' training each sum- mer. In addition to classroom work, field trips, drill and physical education, all cadets are taken on orientation flights. During the summer of 1952, when these pictures were made, MSC cadets were stationed at Texas bases. 168 Two use Pepsodent Top Brass in Military . Patriotic . . General Cook and Sweetheart Donna Sweetheart Donna Gardner Unity in Action Grand March Cadence Counf . . Ready Front . . . ■ ! .-■ ' :::4 « Nai Jones M 4 Mary Sanrdas } ■ l i Marie Bolton Remona Green Carolyn Koch : M i! Joan Steele € iPt y ' .- ' W: Jane Hewlett Joy Thompson Sylvia Seweil Gail Beasi-ey Jk ofnecomin • • • Homecoming is here! Even if you did not know it you could feel it in the air, see it in the clamor of activity that always precedes this one big day. The air is permeated by the breath of pleasant anticipation. Classes are forgotten and books cast aside as the students eagerly participate in the school year ' s big- gest day. Homecoming displays are everywhere. Each fraternity and each sorority has worked for days, combining its best in originality and skill to create a display that will catch the eye of the judges and capture that first prize. Clad in blue jeans and brandishing paint brushes the members have hung from the roof and have dug holes in an attempt to make that something different. Mutilated cardinals litter the campus. The football team is girded for action and ready to carry out the mayhem suggested by the many displays. Uniforms have been washed out and dentists prepared for the incidence of loose teeth that is the inevitable result of this massacre known as football. A lovely homecoming queen has been selected and the crown is in readiness to be placed upon her head. Alumni will soon be pouring in, anxious to relive, if only for one day, some very happy and satisfying memories. The young and the old from far and wide drive or stroll through the campus, shake their heads sadly and remark — It just isn ' t like the old days. t ■ , f( t C But the same or not they love it and they ' ll keep com- ing back — for Homecoming is primarily for them. And everywhere is Timothy Tiger. He has criti- cally examined every display and decided that his fra- ternity should most certainly win; he has decorated a truck and plans to ride in the big pre-game parade; and, he has tickets on the fifty-yard line where he will watch the game and shout louder than anybody — for Timothy knows that Homecoming is for him, too. ft ft ft 171 Jl omecomin 9 1952 In upper right, President Jack Smith welcomes back to the M.S.C. campus Bridger B. Allen of Indianola, Miss., who played on the first football team here back in 1912. With the two are Roy Tipton, president of the M.S.C. alumni association. At right, victory smiles prevailed as the college rolled up a 29-25 football victory over the visiting eleven from the University of Louisville. In the front row, from left to right are Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tipton and President and Mrs. Smith. In the extreme end of the box is Lamar Newport, bursar, with Robert L. Taylor, Mrs. Newport and Mrs. Taylor. One of the more effective exhibits prepared for Home- coming visitors was the big shoe placed in front of the Student Center, citing the need of more space, and using such slogans as Just like the Old Woman who lives in a shoe, State has so many students, she doesn ' t know what to do, attention was forced on the need for more facilities. These many students were typical of the record-breaking enrollment of 2,580 reported in the Fall of 1952. 172 GREEK LETTER SOCIETIES Sororities play a prominent part in the life of many college girls. At Memphis State College each sorority has its own room in the Student Center where members may gather for meetings, teas, in- formal parties, or just to chat. Sororities contribute a lot to the college, as shown in such activities as the Delta Zeta Follies, the All- Sing, and many worthwhile chari- table events. It is not all play- it is work. And scholarship is stressed, as each group vies for the tray awarded by Pan-Hellenic for the highest scholastic average. Pictures on this page show some of the varied skits presented dur- ing the annual rush week in the fall. Patsy Newton President Alpha Xi Delia Dorothy Hall Secretary Phi Mu Julie Goode Vice-President Alpha Delta Pi Deanie White Treasurer Alpha Gamma Delta ■ an- J feiu evac ounce i The Pan-Hellenic Council, composed of repre- sentatives from the sororities, functions for the purpose of promoting friendly relations among the national Greek-letter groups. The annual Spring workshop, which served as the culmination of the council ' s program, directed an increased realization toward the real values of sorority life. Through discussions, the valid con- tributions of a sorority to the individual and the college were clarified and the ways of realizing these contributions were suggested. Scholarship, too, is an important part of the council ' s program. A record is maintained of each sorority ' s scholastic average and at the end of the year a tray is awarded to the group having the highest average. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : ' i : K;: ■;: Betty Byrum Delta Zeta Verna Humphrey Alpha Xi Delta Ann Powers Sigma Kappa Evelyn Cattaneo Delta Zeta June Martin Sigma Kappa Rosanna Robilio Delta Zeta Carol Cratin Alpha Delta Pi Peggy Jeanne Miller Sigma Kappa Marilyn Sanford Alpha Gamma Delta Mary Epting Alpha Delta Pi Cleo Parker Alpha Xi Delta Barbara Trotter Phi Mu 179 Carol Cratin Piesident Mary Epting Secretaiy Ann Williams Guard Mary Gardiner Julia Goode Miller Secretary Vice-President Pat Campbell Gerry Lawler Treasurer Registrar Pat Wilkinson DeAnn Durham Historian-Reporter Chaplain Aripka =J-)etta j l Colors: Blue and White Flower: Violet Date Founded: May 15, 1851 The year of 1952-53 was an eventful one for Gamma Eta Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi. After centering our thoughts upon Rush Week twenty girls were pledged. Next on our calendar events was an outing at Shelby Forest, honoring these new pledges. Gamma Eta soon found her interest based upon All-Sing, in which the sorority placed second. One of the chapter ' s philanthropic activities was that of giving presents to the children at the Ten- nessee State Baptist Home during Christmas. Five of the girls were chosen as members of the Beauty Court in the Annual DeSoto Beauty Revue. Kappa Sigma selected our lovely Carol Cratin as the fraternity ' s Sweetheart. New officers were presented from behind a large fan at the annual Mardi Gras formal held at the Colonial Country Club. it Top Row, left to right: Nancy Almy, Lois Atkins and Gail Beasley • Second Row: Gwendy Britt, Mary Fran- ces Brown, and Joan Carter • Third Row: Barbara Creamer, Winna Compton and Linda Crump • Fourth Row: Pat Drerup, Peg Felman and Donna Gardner • Fifth Row: Carolyn Gore, Barbara Hamner and Mary Handlcy. Artpka r trJJelta Pi Margaret Harrison Carolyn Hewlett Jane Hewlett Pat Hewlett Allie Jo Hill Carolyn Holmes Nancy Kincaid Mary Lou Koen Georgia Lou Mason Sandra Maddox Shirley Oliver Dottie Parker Marcia Pemberton Susan Roberts Ann Seay Esther Stuart Carman Tarr Marijean Tait Carolyn Taylor Ann Thompson Nancy Tycer Joyce Woodell 181 Mlpk a amma Detta School year 1952 ushered in by Alpha Gams midst the whirl of falling leaves, football games, and of course — who would forget — rush parties. The season ' s plans resulted with the tradition Creole Coffee held at the home of Mrs. Everett Pidgeon, The Pirate Party, and the almost tra- ditional Holiday Inn Party. Twenty-one girls were pledged. Right on the heels of pledging came the election of class and club officers with Evelyn Klinke being named Top Row, left to right: Amy Nell Aeschliman, Jane Barcroft, Mary Katherine Baxter, Charley Ruth Blanken- ship, Shirley Burford, Betty Jo Cole and Joleta Conley • Second Row: Billie Jean Dawkins, Judy Dodderidge, Lorraine Dominguez, Jackie Francis, Jane Garey, Judy Harris and Joy Johnston • Third Row: Norma Kelly, Evelyn Klenke, Vernie Bell Legg, Jo Ann McAdams, Sue McCullough, Betty Mothershed and Janet Pape • Fourth Row: Lucille Poe, Mary Carolyn Rash, Helen Robertson, Vivian Rogers, Mary Sanidas and Mertice Sansing. 182 y Twka r amma Jjelta « , .■• - v. -■ ■■■ W iiWBP v Colors: Red, Buff and Green Flowers: Red and Buff Roses Dflie Founded: May 30, 1904 Marilyn Sanford Nancy Redfearn Beverly Laidlaw President Vice-President Vice-President Carolyn White Betty Carter Betty Duffel Rec. Secretary Treasurer Social Chairman vice-president and Mary Sanidas secretary of the freshman class. Nancy Redfern and Jane Barcroft were elected vice-president and treasurer respec- tively of D.S.F. and Lucille Poe became treasurer of K Club. Gamma Zeta ' s were not too busy to take an active part in other campus events. Mary Sanidas became Homecoming Queen and Charlotte Young was elected cheerleader. Charlie Ruth Blanken- ship was MSC entry in the Maid of Cotton con- test, Amy Nell Aeschliman was chosen DeSoto Beauty Queen and Joy Johnston second alternate. Deanie White, Marilyn Sanford, Phyllis Stim- bert and Nancy Redfern were elected to Who ' s Who, Vivian Rogers and Mary Katherine Bax- ter carried strong supporting roles in the campus production of Ladies in Retirement as did Joy Johnston in Pygmalion. Nancy was Juliet in Romeo and Juliet. Winning the Pan-Hellenic All Sing for the fourth year was the grandest thrill. And members were equally happy over winning first place in the Delta Zeta Follies. Along with these honors came the election of Deanie White as Typical Coed and the crowning of Joy Thompson as Basketball Queen. Mary Sanidas was named Sweetheart of Sigma Phi Epsilon and Nickie Hanson Sweetheart of Lambda Chi Alpha. Mary, Joy, and Joan Steele were also ROTC sponsors. Climaxing sorority activities for 1952 was the Christmas Snowball given in honor of the new pledges. Soon after, they were initiated at the an- nual Feast of Roses where Joy Thompson received the diamond for best pledge and Evelyn Klinke the scholarship plaque. Spring quarter found Alpha Gams busily plan- ning a leisurely week-end of sunning, swimming and boating on their annual visit to Pickwick Dam. Dorothyann Scott Delia Scruggs Joan Steele Phyllis Stimbert Sylvia Sullivant Bobbye Thomas Janet Thomasson Joy Thompson Doris Walker Charlotte Young 183 Artpka l edjelta Cleo Parker Preside nt Diana Brown Vice-President Mary Todd Treasurer Dorothy Gallina Barbara Douglass Carol Fastaband Asst. Treas. Rec. Secretary Cortes. Sec. l P Colors: Double Blue and Rose Flower: Pink Rose Date Founded: April 17, 1893 Many wonderful memories are shared by the Beta Omegas this year. The Alpha Xi Delta Weekend in the Spring of 1952 was enjoyed by all who attended. The annual Quill Ball was held on Friday night, a swimming party on Saturday, and a barbecue on Sunday. This year saw sixteen girls pledged to Alpha Xi Delta. Rush parties were particularly enjoyed by all; the swimming party in August, the Stadium party, the Radio-Record party, and the Rose Tea at Mrs. Spencer ' s will remain in our minds as pleasant memories. These were followed up in January by a buffet supper, given before our candlelight ceremony, and a smorgasbord in honor of the new activities following the initiation cere- mony at Grace-St. Luke ' s Church. Many more good times were had at our Hallo- ween and Chuck Wagon parties. This year we joined with Lambda Chi Alpha in giving our All-Greek Dance in the Student Center. This was followed by our Scholarship Dinner, at which the girls ate chicken or beans. Our mothers were not forgotten this year, as we honored them with a supper. April saw not only the celebration of Beta Omega ' s fourth birthday, but also the annual ban- quet in observance of Founder ' s Day. The high- light of our Spring season, the Quill Ball, was held at the Chickasaw Country Club. Everyone enjoyed the dinner, and afterwards, the dancing. The Beta Omegas have taken part in the phy- sical education intramurals and won the trophy for the forensics intramurals. We have also enjoyed taking part in the All-Sing and the Delta Zeta Follies. We were proud of Barbara Burnette, Miss Fabu- lous of the Sophomore class, and PiKA Dream Girl and Patsy Newton, president of the Pan-hel-   « Top Row, left to right: Barbara Agee, Barbara Burnette and Mary Elizabeth Carlton • Second Row: Hilda Chase, Norma Coda and Martene Coleman • Third Row: Mae Alice Crockett, Merrell Dee Dixon and Bar- bara Dodge • Fourth Row: Jo Ann Doty, Dot Fisher and Janie Fisher • Fifth Row: Joann Frost, Martha Ann Gill and Jackie Houston • Sixth Row. Jimmie Houston, Verna Humphreys and Beverly Johnson. The retiring president, Miss Mildred Broome, presented a bouquet of pink roses t o the new president, Miss Cleo Parker. Their escorts were Bucky Verner, and Bob Frazier respectively. As each member and her escort were announced two small pages dressed in formal attire, presented her with a boutonniere for her date. The members car- ried small bouquets ol pink roses. A garden scene formed the setting when mem- bers of Alpha Xi Delta entertained with their an- lenic Council and ACE; Ann Law, President of Sigma Alpha Pi; Beverly Johnson, cheerleader; Cleo Parker, Treasurer of Ioka Wikewam ; Nan- cy Jo Rumble, President of Alpha Lambda Delta. Also we received the City Pan-hellenic Scholarship Tray given to Dorothy Fisher. nual Quill Ball at the Town House. Trellises en- twined with pink roses were placed around the ballroom floor. Blue angel hair and glittering stars formed an evening sky and at one end of the ceiling a large silver moon and stars. Miniature cotton bales were placed on each table to carry out the theme, It ' s Cotton Carnival Time. Also enormous cotton bales were placed on each side a cotton boll to form a background for the leadout. Since this summer brings the national Alpha Xi Delta convention in Pasadena, the girls are looking forward to it with great anticipation. This year has been a full and happy one for the AZD ' s and will remain in our memories for a long time to come. Top Row, left to right: Anne Law, Joy Lawler, Betty Lewis Dot Mallick, Patsy Newton, Sue Pierini and Peggy Rawlings • Second Row: Nancy Jo Rumble, Connie Schmidt, Iva Carol Smith, Joyce Stovall, Ann Tatum, Mary Evelyn Trammel, Carole Venable • Third Row: Agnes Vincent, Shirley Wallace, Shirley White, Betty Wilson, Margaret Wilson and Patsy Womblc. 185 =Ujeua Let eta Colors: Old Rose and Vieux Green Flower: Killarney Rose Date Founded: October 24, 1902 Bobby Black crowns Louis Pritchett as Delta Zeta Man of the Year. Carolyn Alexander Mary Ann Baker Eugenie Barnes Ann Burrows Betty Byrum Jane Childs Thelma Cunningham Patsy Deming Ann Dodd Verna Dodd Virginia Garavelli Lenora Gill Dixie Golladay June Hamlin Nancy Hatcher Dorothy Hosse Mary Catherine Howell Sue Keathley Otera McKay Betty Jo Miles Donna Newman Peggy O ' Neil Rosie Palazola Mary Haynes Pollard 186 eJjeita ZLeta Gamma Iota Chapter was installed February 22, 1948. Last year the chapter celebrated its Golden Jubilee with a formal banquet and dance at the Colonial Country Club. At this time the Golden Jubilee officers were announced and Louis Pritchett was named Delta Zeta Man of the Year. An Indian Party was held in March for the Delta Zeta Man and earlier in the year the 16 pledges were honored with a School Day Party. We were proud of our Homecoming display which won the girls ' trophy. We were also proud or the Delta Zeta Follies, again a big success under the chairmanship of Eugenia Barnes. Delta Zeta ' s honors included naming Evelyn, Ida and Dixie to Who ' s Who in American Col- leges and Universities; Ida was president of Tas- sel; Dixie was president of Sock and Buskin and first alternate to the MSC Maid of Cotton; Eve- lyn, vice-president of I.F.C., was our 1952 conven- tion delegate and on the Student Elections Com- mission; Imogene, president of the Home Ec Club and a member of Tassel; Mary Hayes, second al- ternate to Queen of Shelbi. Many other activities and honors made this a wonderful, fun-filled year. Evelyn Cattaneo Patricia Home Ida Stanton President Vice-President Rec. Secretary Imogene Gordon Patsy Simmons Rosanna Robilio Corres. Sec. Treasurer Rush Chairman Frances Roberts Joan Scott Sylvia Sewell Nancy Shepard Mona Sledge Cydney Ann Smith Ann Spears Betty Lou Stidham Shirley Thrailkill Glenda Young 187 PL Wu Barbara Trotter Martha Ann Ward Jean McDermott President Vice-President Secretary Hazel Hudgins Faynelle Duncan Treasurer Pledge Mistress Colors: Rose and White Flower: Enchantress Carnation Date Founded: March 4, 1852 Top Row, left to right: Jane Anderson, Charlotte Barbee and Barbara Beaty • Second Row: Ann Brooks, Betty Brown and Jo Ann Brown • Third Row: Betty Cathey, Alice Clawson and Bobbie Nell Conlee • Four th Row: Jane Cooper, Diane Daws and Sandol Douglas • Fifth Row: Nancy Eddins, Dot Hall and Pricilla Hamil • Sixth Row: Jenny Lynn Harpster, Louella Hediger and Mary Hobb. The Fall Quarter of 1952 began for Kappa Lambda Chapter of Phi Mu a wonderful one- hundred and first year. Following a successful rush season, including a Dogpatch Party, a Dream- cake Tea, and an informal Coke Party, 23 girls were pledged. We will always remember the slum- ber party at Spring Lake and our Eskimo Party at Rugged Acres. The Christmas season was high- lighted by our charity project for the Goodfellows, the party in the room honoring the alums, and the alumnae party held for us. Initiation ceremonies were held January 23, 1953, followed by a dinner at the home of Mrs. Madden. Then came our Carnation Ball at the Catholic Club where our new officers were re- vealed, and the Mother-Daughter Luncheon Val- entine ' s Day. Our annual Founder ' s Day Banquet was held at the Peabody March 4, and the annual alumnae Spring Fashion Show at the Colonial Country Club in April. Phi Mu was proud this year of President Bar- bara Trotter and Barbara Dalton listed in Who ' s Who, and Martha Ann Ward, May Queen of the year, and Barbara McCarley, queen of Phi Chi. medical fraternity. PL Wu Top Row, left to right: Jane Hodgson, Julia Hodgson, Jackie Jack, Carol Johnson, Nat Jones, Jeanne Luttrell and Barbara McCarley • Second Row: Mary Lou McDonald, Martha Jane Meals, Joanne eely, Pat Parker, Peggy Sue Roberson, Lynne Robertson and Ina Belle Rorex • Third Row: Bettie Ann Schneider, Mary Jo Scruggs, Janet Thompson, Ann Vesey, Phyllis Waltemath and Shirley Williams. 189 J iama J a y anna PP Colors: Lavender and Maroon Flower: Violet Date Founded- ' November 9, 1874 Another shining year for Sigma Kappa has brought many memories which will always be precious to us. Highlighting such recollections are the rush parties, climaxed by the pledge dance in the Student Center when twenty-three pledges were presented, initiation and banquet were held with Edith Clifton being selected as the best pledge, the pledge party for the actives, the Gypsy Valentine party and all the numerous get-to- gethers. The annual Moonmist Ball on May 1 is always the biggest social event of the year for this organization. Many laurels have been added to the Sigma Kappa crown . . . Peggy Miller, Joe Ann Corbitt, Ann Powers and Margaret Bowden selected to Who ' s Who . . . Marie Bolton as Freshman Queen . . . Ann Powers as Miss Memphis State . . . second place in the DZ Follies with our Glo-Po Skit. Beta Xi Chapter of Sigma Kappa received its charter at Memphis State in 1947. The Sigma Kappa motto is Our Heart, One Way. The philanthropy is the Maine Seacoast Mission. Top Row, left to right: Mary Margaret Barner, Marie Bolton, Betty Bradford, Mary Ann Bradshaw, Nancy Bush, Edith Clifton and Joe Ann Corbitt • Second Row: Bea Eckles, Freida Fincher, Gail Franklin, Babs Green, Becky Gruby, Joyce Gwinn, and Velda Haynie • Third Row: Eleanor Hoyne, Dian Lindseth, Carolyn Miller, Helen Moore, Jane Patterson, Marilyn Percer and Betty Jean Perkins • Fourth Row: Ann Pickens, Theresa Rainey, Nedra Ramey, Bette Jo Reding, Beverly Ricketts, Mary Ann Sellars and Bonnie Sheppard. 190 J )lama J a appa pp Ann Powers President Nancy Swearengen Rtc. Sec. Vailima Sheppard Cecil Simpson Carolyn Smith Carolyn Thomas Shirley Jo Thornton Peggy Turner Mary Ellen Wall Carolyn Williams Kitty Williams Freddie June York Peggy Jeanne Margaret Bowden Ivliller Vice-President Vice-President Sarah Smotherman Corres. Sec. Alice June Martin Treasurer 191 £ upartkene6 IDi Colors: White and Black Flower: Red Carnation Nat Dillon President Joy Tucker Vice-President Mary Frances Ramsey Peggy Wilkinson Secretary Treasure) Euparthenes, founded in October, 1950, is the ' ' Stray Greek organization at Memphis State College. It has as its purpose uniting girls on this campus who belong to national Greek social organizations not represented at Memphis State. One of the projects of Euparthenes is its work in assisting Pan-Hellenic and Counselling freshmen during rush week activities. The group presented an interesting Queen of Hearts stunt at the annual Follies and Mary Frances Ramsay put on a special number, Square in A Social Circle. Top Row, left to right: Ray Elizabeth Aden, Claire Bryant and Betty Conlcy • Second Row: Ann Davis, Nancy Grcenlese and Nancy Hearn • Third Row: Jan Marlowe, Allenc Ogden, Mary Alice Riggs • Fourth Row: Jeanine Sheats, Trudy Shephard and Gloria Sul- livan. 192 Oil Dorothy Sandler Ellen Haimsohn 1 n anii 1 1 Sehna Weiss V ice-l ' rcsident Jketa u Ma urine Kape) fledge Mistress Erica Greenbaum Secretary Sheila Winer Pledge l i cs Theta Mu Sorority, a local organization for women students, was founded at Memphis State College in December, 1950. During the year 1951-52 the members partici- pated actively in on-campus and off-campus ac- tivities. To begin its third year, the members elected a fine group of officers and initiated its second group of pledges. These girls did much toward making the chapter an active one. The main social event of the year was the first formal Heaven Sent which was extremely suc- cessful and enjoyed by all. It is planned to be an annual affair. The women of Theta Mu are looking forward to greater development in future years. ft ft ft Sophia Shore Pauline Cohen Raquel Scheuner Judy Winer Marily Iskiwitz Roslind Mihalovits 193 Carol Cratin Kappa Sigma Nickey Hanson Lambda Chi Alpha Marilyn Sanford Kappa Alpha Queens for 1932-53 Selected by the Fraternities Marijean Tait Phi Alpha Mary Sanidas Sigma Phi Epsilon ill w W Barbara Burnette Pi Kappa Alpha jrnterfraternltu L ouncli The Interfraternity Council establishes rules that the men ' s organizations have to follow. The group also seeks to bring about closer relationship between the various Greek-letter units and works with the Pan-Hellenic Council on such activities as All-Sing, Stunt Night, and similar events in which the fraternities and sororities participate. Jim McDaniel Lambda Chi Alpha President Berl Garey Kappa Alpha Vice-President John Burns ' : ' Kappa Alpha Sec.-Treas. Tom Childress Pi Kappa Alpha John G. Jones Chi Sigma David Sr ebranig Phi Epsilon Pi Robert Farrelly Kappa Sigma Carlton McFarland Sigma Phi Epsilon Don Todd Pi Kappa Alpha Stanley Fee Chi Sigma Todd Miller Lambda Chi Alpha Boyd Wade Phi Alpha Tommy Graham Sigma Phi Epsilon John Payton Kappa Sigma Jimmie Waldran Lambda Chi Alpha Milton Hamilton Kappa Alpha Bobby Reed Pi Kappa Alpha Robert White Sigma Phi Epsilon George Howard Kappa Sigma Donald Rhoads Phi Alpha Curtis Wolf Kappa Alpha Otis Howe Jr. Chi Sigma Haywood Smith Lambda Chi Alpha Ray Zimmerman Phi Epsilon Pi 195 Officers: Beryl Garey Ronnie Gruenewald f resident Vice-President O ' Neil Williams Culver Craddock Recording Secretary Corresponding Sec:. Wayne Adams Tommy Thompson Historian Treasurer appa w JU P k a Colors: Crimson and Old Gold Flowers: White Magnolia and Crimson Rose Date Founded: Dec. 21, 1865 Members: First Row: Phil Adams, Sam Alexander, James Anderson, Her- vey Aycock, John Avgeris • Second Row: Bill Bettison, Lane Bicknell, Waymon Bilbrey, Paul Bracewell, James Cannon • Third Row: James Chambers, Charles Cooke, Bob Cren- shaw, Glenn Crosby, Dennis Dean • Fourth Row: Louis Dickinson, Robert Dungan, Howard Ezell, Jim Farmer, Ben Fisher • Fifth Row: Bob Ford, Carl Goolsby, Bruce Graves, Newbill Grimes, Carl Gruenwald • Sixth Row: Leon Hardison, John Harris, Jimmy Hatler, Marvin Hopper, Jim Hurt • Seventh Row: Leonard Jackson, Tom- my Jackson, Lee James, Arthur John- son, Dale Johnson. 196 J appa Aripha w r Kappa Alpha began the year by pledging 45, includ- ing the great, great-grandson of the Order ' s founding father, James Ward Wood. The chapter soon became actively engaged in promoting MSC, with Brothers Pat- terson, Ford, Mitchell and Wing on the football team. The KAs also won the homecoming display with its Rocket From Mars. - ' Joe Nip McKnight set the pace for the cagers and the golden-throated members brought the All Sing first- place trophy home. On March 7, members turned back the pages of time to 1860 ' s, donning Confederate uni- forms for Old South Week. After debunking Yankee dollars by distributing $50,000 in Confederate money, members marched down Main in a flurry of bands, honor guards, and convertibles. The Old South Ball climaxed the day at the Colonial Country Club. The annual Black and White Ball is scheduled for May 18. First Row: Cyril Johnston, Jay Kennedy, Ordie King, Kenneth Koon, Burney Landess, Stewart McCarthy, Ger- ald Meadows • Second Row: Bobby Mitchell, Joe Moss, Raymond Newbill, Lynn Orr, Taylor Overton, Paul Page, Bob Patterson • Third Row: John Pickett, Dick Pruett, Traverse Read, Thad Richardson, Ed Richmond. Bill Rose, Tommy Rush • Fourth Row: Bob Smith III, Jack Smith, Jerry Smith, Wesley Smith, Bob Snider, Frank Speight, Sammy Stringer • Fifth Row: Bill Treadwcll, Bill Trotter, Nelson Tyus, Orville Williams, Curtis Wolfe, Wendell Wright, Joe Zanone. J appa S L ipp 9 ma John Farmer, Al Gross and Jim McDearman pose after their recent arrival from Denmark. Colors: Scarlet, White and Emerald Green Flower: Lily-of-the-Valley Founded: Dec. 10, 1869, University of Virginia The Kappa Sigma Fraternity began the 1952-53 school year by pledging 49. As for honors, Bobby Glenn was elected president of the Sophomore Class. J. B. Cobb was president of the Junior Class, the Cub Club president, captain of the cheerleaders and student intramural manager. Stanley Dillard was vice-president of the Junior Class and was the Gray Party ' s candidate for Typical Ed. First Row: C. M. Austin, John Bird, Walter Bringle, William G. Burnette, Jimmy Campbell, Billy Chapman, Edmond Davis • Second Row: Billy Dillard, Jimmy Douglas, Buddy Doyle, Richard Emerson, Cornell Faquin, R. Jack Fisherman, Mike Flanagan • Third Row: Bobby Glenn, Phillip Graham, James Grant, David Guyton, James Herbert, Ted Hoepfner, Clyde Lancaster • Fourth Row: David Lanier, Bob Lewis, Jim McDearman, Bob McDearman, John Maddox, Gerald Maynard, Franklin Miller. 198 J appa 3 w 9 ma Kappa Sigma won the men ' s intramural volley- ball championship for the fourth consecutive year. Bill Chapman won the basketball free throw, while two other brothers won second and fourth places. The Fraternity took second this year in the Delta Zeta Follies with an interpretation of Ro- meo and Juliet. The outstanding social events this year included the annual Football Outing honoring Memphis State ' s players; the Stardust Dance, which was scheduled for May 22, and the Star and Crescent dance at which the K Sigs Sweetheart, Miss Carol Cartin, was presented. The K Sigs were also active in other college events. Paul Marsh served as art editor of the DeSoto and has been elected editor for the 1954 edition. Bob Farrelly is associate editor for the Tiger Rag. Jim Herbert and Jim Henderson are two of Memphis State ' s Air Force ROTC cadet colonels. George Howard Grand Master Carrick Hill Grand Procurator Stewart Powell Senior Guard Paul Marsh Grand Treasurer Bob Hicks Junior Guard Members: First Row: Bill Morrow, John Peyton, Phil Saffcr • Second Row: Harry Simpkins, Carey Smith, Dolph Smith • Third Row: Don Taylor, Louis Thomas, Bob Tooms • Fourth Row: Charles Underhill, Pete Vescovo, Bob Vollmer • Fifth Row: Pete Wedel, Henry Wenzler III, Ronald Wenzler • Sixth Row: Robert White, Wray Williams, Louis Wynne. 199 c?Lambda L ki y lpka Jim McDanicl Jimmy Waldron Lewis Dillard President Vice-President Adviser Bob Spencer Charles Vogel Edd Adair Secretary Treasurer Serial Chairman Edwin S. Munson Paul Hess Brown Brooks Ritualist R u ili Chairman Pledge Trainer Colors: Purple, Green and Gold Flower: White Rose Founded: November 9, 1909, Boston University The Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity was founded at Boston College in November, 1909. It was founded by a group of law students and was orig- inally known as the Metropolitan Law Club. Lambda Chi Alpha colonized on Memphis State ' s campus in May, 1948, and a year later received a charter as the Zeta Theta Chapter. Zeta Theta was successful socially as well as in campus activities during the past year. The fra- ternity entertained with the annual Founder ' s Day Ball on March 22 and Miss Nickie Hanson was announced as Sweetheart for 1952. We had several successful rush parties during the fall and teas were given honoring each woman ' s social group. Also in the fall, Miss Hanson entertained the fraternity with a Harvest Moon Ball at Colonial Country Club. The Fraternity is proud of the brothers who won campus honors during the year. Jimmy Wal- dron was elected vice-president of the Sophomore Class and was named Mr. Fabulous. Pete Beaver was elected Mr. Memphis State for the 1951-52 school year. Jim McDaniel served as IFC president and Ralph Messer, Charlie Howell, Todd Miller and Bob Watkins were tapped for Delta Kappa, honorary leadership fraternity. ft ft ft Members: First Row: John Bandy, Bob Black, Kenneth Bridges • Second Row: Franklin Burrell, John Caradine, Bernard Car- bery • Third Row: Jim Carlson, James Deming, Ray Dickerson • Fourth Row: Ernie Downing, James Elmore, Joe Ferguson. . ' 00 czLambda L hi Attpka r Bob Frazier Jimmy Ganong Robert Grehan Arthur Hazlctt Jack Hcffinejton John Hornberger Charles Howell Charles Judy James Kelly Kenneth Kemp Harris Kenlcy Carl Kimberlin Ralph Messer Todd Miller Joe Morgan Bob Parham Darwin Phillip Wesley Roberson Haywood Smith Joe Spence Harold Stoots Melvin Tedder Jack Terry Robert Tillman Winfred Todd George Turnage Jimmy Walker Joe Watson Eugene Williams Finley Wilmoth 201 - i J appa y Tipka r 11 Li ■ --i i- fc vi Hfc A. 4 3tK Hfr IjHB_jfe : A .,1 iT jpi B 1 • Colors: Garnet and Old Gold Flower: Lily-of-the-Valley Date Founded: March 1, 1868 Hamilton Eakcr Jack Finley Jim Fowler Jere Gammon Al Gardner Robert Gaugh Ben Hatcher James Hodges Gerald Holbrook Bob Jones Forbes Johnson John Koelz Bruce Lorick Tom McLeskey Michael McKinnon William Morris Charles Mueller Wayne Oldham Clifton Parker John Perryman Doug Phillips Lewis Pittman Joe Price Louis Pritchett Stan Pruett Clarence Rinner Graham Stuckey David Summerlin Charles Sutton Willis Vesey L ' 02 j- l J appa Aflpka r Pi Kappa Alpha, founded in 1868 at the Uni- versity of Virginia, today has grown to a member- ship of over 40,000 men in 105 active chapters from coast to coast. Delta Zeta chapter at Memphis State, the first national Greek letter fraternity on the campus, was established December 7, 1947, superseding the strong local fraternity, Phi Lambda Delta. The Phi Lambda Delta ' s organization dates back to 1912 when they formed a Forum Debating Society. Since its founding, Delta Zeta chapter has shown an active interest in promoting collegiate sports on the campus. Each year the men of the Dagger and the Key present to the outstanding athletes of Memphis State ' s football, basketball and baseball teams a trophy which has become traditional. During the past year the Pikes inaugurated an annual drive to present Christmas baskets to some needy families of Memphis and Shelby County. The interest shown by members of Delta Zeta chapter toward the welfare of Memphis State has resulted in the election of prominent Pikes to high offices in both the Student Government and their respective classes. The senior class president and treasurer, the elections commissioner, student gov- ernment president, Air Force R.O.T.C. cadet colonel and the senior officer of the R.O.T.C. rifle team are all Pi Kappa Alphas. Two of the fraternity ' s outstanding leaders, Joe Gibbs and Louis Pritchett, were honored by selec- tion of Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Uni- versities. Delta Kappa, honorary leadership frater- nity, tapped three men of Pi Kappa Alpha in the past year. Campus social activities also receive their share of attention and the Pike ' s parties are always looked forward to as especially enjoyable times. The two main events scheduled each year are the Dream Girl Ball, usually held in December, and the Founders Day Ball and Banquet, held in March. The socialability of the members of Pi Kappa Alpha leads to the election of many of her sons to honorary titles voted by the student bodv. In the last year Delta Zeta chapter had the honor of see- ing two members chosen to represent the student body as Mr. Memphis State and Typical Ed. Members: First Row: Hal Baker, Tom Blake, Bill Boehm, Miles Boyd • Second Row: Percy Bramlett, Jerry Burkett, Charles Carries, John Carries • Third Row: Carroll Grain, Tom Childress, Johnny Childress, Eddie Cicalla • Fourth Row: Ernest Cook, Franklin Craft, Jay Crawford, Ray Daniels. Johnny Burns President 52-53 Bill Ruleman Vice-President 52 Harvey Cummings Jim McKain Treasurer 52-53 Guard 52-53 Bobby Reed Vice-President 53 Don Todd Corresponding Secretary 52-53 Bill Freeman Secretary 52-53 Joe Gibbs Pledge Master 52-53 Pi KA is well represented in all the general school activities. Each year the chapter joins with other fraternities and sororities to participate in the Pan-Hellenic sponsored All-Sing, placing second this year. The Pikes received first place in the an- nual Delta Zeta Follies, sponsored by Delta Zeta Sorority, with a presentation of the Hopi Indian Snake Dance. 203 J kl Arlpha Don Rhoads I ' 1 iielt hi Henry Nail Secretary Thomas Stacd Sergeant- At- Arms George Armistead Chaplain Charles Bender Richard Overman Vice-President Richard Rhoads Treasurer Boyd Wade Pledge Master Bill Clark Historian Secretary Fall Jerry Porter Sergeant- At- Arms Fall John Dillon Pledge Master Fall Colors: Purple and Gold Flower: Violet Date Founded: September, 1950 Phi Alpha started its extremely successful 1952- 53 season with a series of spirited rush parties. Twenty-five new pledges were installed in a for- mal pledging ritual climaxing rush week. During the fall quarter, Alphamen swept through the intramural football competition, being undefeated. Seven Phi Alphas were chosen on the first all intramural football team. Pledge brother Bobby Blancett was chosen outstanding back on the offensive team. Vice-President Chuck Bender held down the terminal position on the varsity football squad. On Halloween twenty members of Phi Alpha cooperated with the Memphis Park Commission in sponsoring the annual Goblin ' s Party. This was the first in a series of philanthropic activities plan- ned by members. During the year Phi Alpha ' s total membership was doubled by enlarged pledge classes and the return of ten veterans from the Korean War. There are now 48 members, plus ten pledges. The highlight of the chapter ' s social season was the first annual 49er ' s party held March 19 at the Silver Stallion. The party was such a success that it has been given a permanent status on the fra- ternity ' s social calendar. Since 1946 when Sigma Alpha Epsilon ' s mem- bers who attended other schools prior to coming to M.S.G. formed IOTA Club, the primary objective and final goal of this organization has been to ob- tain a chapter of SAE at M.S.C. Members: First Row: Pete Aviotti, George Baskin, Henry Basse • Second Row: Winston Blackley, Russell Bowden, Kirk Bow- man • Third Row: Joe Brooks, Donald Brugge, Bill Burg. 204 l hi y4tpka This has been a banner year for that goal. The Permanent Extension Investigation Committee of SAE visited the campus and determined that Phi Alpha is eligible for a chapter. The Supreme Council of SAE passed the proposal. Iota Province has passed it, and final approval now rests with the vote of individual chapters at the SAE con- vention in August. Memphis Alumni of SAE have promised the local chapter full support in efforts to obtain the national charter. Finalists line up for judging costum ' s in the 49er ' s party. ix ix iz Winners of costume contest at the annual 49er ' s Party, Robert Steuart and Dusty Rhoads. First Row: Jack Cannon, Richard Douglas, Paul Fairley, Jack Follin, Butch Hays, Billy Herbers, John John- son • Second Row: James Kimbrough, Charles McAuley, Ruddy Melton, Jewett Miller, Norton Patterson, Bobby Peters, Merill Roe • Third Row: Paul Savage, Rodney Scarbrough, Barnett Scott, Charles Stuart, Ned Suttle, Donald Ware, Charles Zanone. J (15 J )iqma j hi C psilon Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity was founded by twelve men at Richmond College, Richmond, Vir- ginia, November 1, 1901. Since then it has grown to 119 chapters and has more than 40,000 mem- bers. It was not until April 1, 1949, that the S. A. M. local, named after the first president of Memphis State, was installed as Tennessee Beta chapter. The social calendar of the fraternity was headed by two very elaborate rush parties, one being a buffet style supper and the other being of the Forty-niner variety. In December our annual Golden Heart Formal was held and Mary Sanidas ol Alpha Gamma Delta was crowned Queen of Hearts. The month of May will spotlight our well known Jolly Rogers Ball. Other less pub- licized parties and outings were held throughout the year. p The chapter has taken an active part in all school activities. We won third place honors in the annual All-Sing and came very close to winning the homecoming display trophy. The complete Delta Zeta Follies results were not published but we placed somewhere near second place. In intra- murals, Tenn. Beta took second place in football, fourth place in volleyball, and fifth place in basketball. Our most outstanding activity was that of spon- soring the American Fleart Campaign on the Memphis State campus. We wish to thank the school for its fullest co-operation. The officers for the coming year are: Tommy Graham, President; Carl Wright, Vice-President; Dick Kriz, Comptroller; Loy Lilley, Secretary; and Mark Tucker, Historian. Frank Albert Cary Alsobrook Lynwood Bargery Jimmy Barry Bob Cameron Joe Cavallo Joe Childester Dan Goodwin Tommy Graham Dan Guinn Donnie Hall Reed Hammon Bobby Harmon Verlon Harmon Larry Hilbun Walter Hopper Dick Kriz Johnny Lewis Loy Lilley Carl Magdefrau Keith Magdefrau Charley Mead Phil Miller Wally Miller Warren Miller Allen Mitchell Jimmy Mosely Jimmy Murphy John McCoy Eddie Noffel 206 S iama j- hi ( psllon Colors: Purple and Red Flowers: American Beauty Rose and Purple Violet Date Founded: November 1, 1901 Charles Homra President Bob White Vice-President Carlton McFarland Minor Holland Secretary Historian Paul Arnold Comptroller Enoch Mitchell Faculty Adviser Members: First Row: Fred Penick, Harry Percer, Joe Rose • Sec- ond Row: Chris Sanidas, James Simpson, Rayburn Stewart • Third Row: Harold Stratton, Cliff Thompson, Mark Tucker • Fourth Row: Bobby Ungerecht, Bobby Walker, Don Willis. 207 Otis Howe President Johnny Jones Set retary-Treasurer Chi Sigma Fraternity was founded at Memphis State for the definite purpose of forming a group for college men ol high standards and with the idea for petitioning Sigma Chi Fraternity for a charter. The initial founders of the local chapter were Sigma Chis from other schools who had met at Memphis State. Much of the work in petitioning the national organization has been accomplished by these members, together with Mid-South alum- ni chapters. Several joint meetings were held with Sigma Chi groups and alumni. On March 26, 1952, the men felt they were ready to officially organize and officers were elected. Otis Howe, Jr., Sigma Chi from Washing- ton and Lee, was named to head the MSC chap- ter. Pat McCollum was named vice-president and John G. Jones secretary-treasurer. The group started its first school year of activities last fall, pledging fourteen men. Chi Sigma has entered team in every phase ol the intramural program. Its Homecoming ex- hibition depicted the rapid expansion of Memphis State. The members also participated in All-Sing and Delta Zeta Follies. Charles Bennett Thomas Coats Warren Cooper Doug Dinnin Doris Goodman Jimmy Lauek Jim McCallen Paul Saeeer John Stewart Frank Willis ' JEEP TIGERS MIUfSALi A HOME it) HOWELK. m SHERIFFS OFFISE ALSO Lawier JUDGE JURV ■ TRIALS) FRlIM 208 Politics . . . ' • -7 - v Southern Shrimp I km iflhfcV Back Seat Driver All this and Beans too! Snucb yes SS y to In the early founding of the Independent organizations student participation was lacking. As a result the clubs grew slowly, but in the last few years they have played a major role in all school activities and the membership has greatly increased. These clubs were founded with the idea that they would offer some form of ac- tivity for those students not participating in sororities and fra- ternities. It is a means of connecting pleasure and business in an educational setting. In the past the clubs have been disorganized as to meeting dates and uncertain of functions. Today both clubs have duly elected officers, quarterly dues, and regular meeting dates. Discipline used in conducting the meetings is good and in some cases very strict as to the correct use of parliamentary procedure and the democratic form of government. As one can see the clubs are educational in this sense as well as many others. In the Independent organizations of today at Memphis State College there are many activities, both social and business. Some of these including intramural forensics and sports, promoting fellow- ship, the fostering of the Christian way of life on the college cam- pus, promoting all homecoming activities and others concerning school functions. Some of the Independent organizations of the campus sponsor special activities for the school, such as all-student dances, wel- coming of new students to the campus, holding religious assemblies, setting up booths of information and refreshments for freshmen during their registration. In addition to the school functions already mentioned, the Inde- pendent clubs have an active part in the Student Government con- cerning the making of rules and regulations governing the campus activities. The clubs are also represented in the Cub club, and are the first to volunteer to decorate for football and basketball games, along with other activities the club may encourage. We certainly hope the Independent organizations of the future at Memphis State College continue to grow and progress as much as they have in the past. In any phase of college life where there are organizations, the Independents are among the most active ones. 211 independent l l c ?p omen At left, a few of the members of the organization get together at the home of Betty Lee for a slumber party. In the center, the formal initiation program is conducted. And at right, some of the members who participated in the All-Sing Program gather to pose. Top row, left to right: Katharine Albright, Frances Anglin, Pat Baskin and Marion Graves • Second row: Sara Ellen Griffith, Sara Haley, Rushelle Hood and Betty Sue Lee. 212 Janice Hinz President Peggy Boyer Secretary Dolores Smitheart Vice-President Betty Oglesby Treasurer The Independents Club was organized at Mem- phis State College in 1946 for the purpose of pro- viding a social organization for women students who were not affiliated with Greek-letter organi- zations. During the year the group has had two parties to increase the club ' s membership. In the fall the club initiated 16 new members. The group has taken an active part in homecoming, Intramural forensics and sports, and in all other campus ac- tivities. The group also helps in various com- munity projects. Mrs. Loretta Floyd of the physical education department is the faculty sponsor for the Inde- pendents. Top, left to right: Ladye Jane Moore and Freddie Owen • Bottom row: Alaine Patterson and Pecey Sandford. 213 Grady Bowen Max Browder Bili Deere Ronald Durnil Eddie Shaw President Joe Pate Vice-President independent en James Edmonds Travis Gordon James Grant Joe Huey Billy Horner Dee Killingsworth The Men ' s Independents Club of Memphis State Col- lege was officially organized and granted a charter in 1950 for the purpose of providing a social organization for men students who were not affiliated with Greek-letter organi- zations. The members of this club have been in the past chiefly dormitory students, but membership is open to any full time Memphis State student who is otherwise qualified. The club has almost tripled its membership since its founding and is continuing to grow not only in member- ship, but in functions concerning school activities. It has a regular meeting date, duly elected officers, and quarterly dues. The group has taken a more active part in intramurals than any other activity, but it is constantly increasing its participation in other school activities. Ray Herzog of the administrative personnel is sponsor for the Men ' s Independents. 214 Aboxe, top tow, left to right: Frank Kirk, Milton Kirkpatrick, Hugh Brooks Lax, Gerald Majors and Wilbur Milan • Second Row: Tommy R. Perkins, Bobby Pratt, Charles Prislovsky, Joe Rinks and Tommy Sawner • Third Row: Elmer Seaton, Frank Wilbourne, Floyd B. Williams, Paul Wyatt and Hardy Sims • Fourth Row: Joe Clayton, Charles Gordon, Joe Parsons and Ray Herzog. 215 Barney Sellers Bob Williams ti LJur yv 7f reciaiion tit ti At the end of the DeSoto year — when the copy has gone to the printer and the pictures to the engraver, the editor and his staff have the oppor- tunity to check back and see just who contributed that little extra that permitted another copy of the yearbook to come out. No yearbook is of any value without pictures, and for the best of the pictures in this DeSoto we are thankful to photographers from the Memphis Commercial Appeal. Without their fine work, the sports section would indeed be weak, the activi- ties section would be less interesting, and fewer photos would appear on the other pages. So to Rudy Vedder, Bob Williams, Charles Nicholas and Barney Sellers, we all say thanks again. Hundreds of MSC students became acquainted with our portrait photographer, Earl Major from Bonate Studios. His work is best shown in the class section, in the beauty section, and to a large extent in the fraternity section. And all these pictures had to be processed into engravings. Through the fine cooperation of Bob Ledbettcr of the Memphis Engraving Co., this work went along smoothly and without difficulties. Those little extra finishing touches were so fre- quently applied by Mr. Ledbettcr to make the pictures just a bit better. And the final person to handle the book — the printer — did his usual good job in offering sug- gestions for a better volume. To Mike Capadalis, of Toof ' s, we say thanks for spending the time he did with the staff, and for his efforts to see that the book came out on time. These are the outsiders who helped. To at- tempt to mention the dozens of persons on the faculty, in the administrative offices, or among the students would be impossible in this space. We have tried to show our appreciation by producing what we, the staff, consider one of the best— if not the best — DeSotos to appear at MSC. Rudolph Vetter Charles Nicholas £ •k •k Sincerely, The Staff Eail Major Robert Ledbetter Mike Capadalis SW SPORTS 217 1 , R. A. Long Assistant Football Coaches Larry Smith Ken Donahue Oscar Buchanan Head Coach Ralph Hatlcy Coach Ralph Hatlcy, in discussing the 1952 Tiger Team, said: The 1952 football team was a ' hard luck ' team. They were playing the toughest schedule in the history of the school. Injuries from the first ball game handicapped the squad the entire season and as a result they never reached their potential. There were several young players that needed ex- perience that should help the 1953 team. Schedule, injuries and inexpe- rience might be combined as the reasons for the poor record of this team. Out of the wreckage of the 1952 team we hope to re-create the type team we had in 1949, 1950, 1951. A vigorous type of spring football prac- tice was held with all-out emphasis on team morale, conditioning, block- ing and tackling. A better team for 1953 is planned and anticipated. Bottom Row, left to tight: Jerry Barber, Willie Parks, Steve Kinzalow, Carlton Henley, Grady Gentry, Hugh Hathcock, Paul Bruno, Tony Taylor, Ollie Keller, Chuck Bender, Ferris Wing, Will Renfro, Jerry Mitchell, Don Tubbs, Joe Clayton • Middle Row, left to right: Pete Wcdcl, Jerry Ward, Jim Markelonis, Roland Eveland, John Stanek, Willie Brunett, James Hoggatt, Frank Berry, Jim Paulett, Ralph Mcsser, Bill Branim, Tom Twitty, Bobby Cothjm, Frank Blaskovich, Bob Patterson, Alex Moore, Ray Kellcy • Top Row, left to right: Frank Phillips, Charles Adcock, Bobby Brooks, Ray Essery, Bob Ford, Jay Sentell, Bill Riggins, Andy Nel- son, Jerry Christopher, Earl Billings, Rush Clifford, Freddie Williamson, Billy Russell, Jack Jones, Carl Pratter, Bob Henderson and Manager. -f JWfe U to -8$ 80 34 «J - - .+- O c OQ £ ■ • 0) j9- 03 0 ' £ IN jgoc ' wVfc c JO 0) LU o C o a: v O c 0 CO C 0 s- UL emphis State 29— Louisville 25 At top, one of the exciting scoring plays in the Home- coming tilt, with Keller passing to Bender for the TD • At bottom, Paul Bruno and Tony Taylor • At right, Bobby Ethridge demonstrated kicking technique, with Frank Blaskovich, Billy Russell and Ollie Keller below him. State opened its season against Ole Miss before a record crowd with great hopes which were shattered by the Rebels, 54-6. The Tigers never gave up, although they were greatly hindered by 140 yards in penalties, compared to 80 for the Rebels. MSC 20, Mississippi Southern 27 The Tigers forced a two-touch- down favorite team to use everything it had to win by a narrow margin. Sparked by Hoggatt and Keller, the Tigers were a threat until the final second. This was the Tigers ' first lost out the SEC in three years. Hatley said they gave all they had, and they played a good team. I ' m proud of ' em. MSC 7 — Louisiana Tech 26 Memphis State lost its tbird straight, drop to Louisiana Tech after leading at the half, 7-6, when Hog- gatt hit Chuck Bender for a score. Berry ' s try was good. The team got the second-half jinks and Tech quickly pulled away. Memphis State carries the ball for some gain against Ole Miss in the season opener. In this play Frank Berry has the ball. In pic- tures below, top row, left to right, we find Pete Wedel, Jerry Mitchell and Donald Tubbs. In bottom row, Bob Patterson, Ferris Wing and Bob Ford. : [A MSC 34— Murray 7 The Tigers scored in each of the final three quarters to defeat an old rival, Murray State. The first TD was on a pass by Keller to Ward, who caught it on Murray ' s 26 and took it over. Berry converted. Bobby Ford set up the next TD when he inter- cepted a pass, ran it to Murray ' s 27. Hoggatt and Bruno carried it to the one where Messer drove across. Berry parked another. In the second half Berry made a 76-yard run and on the next two places it was carried over again, this time by Berry, who also converted. Bruno and Cotham scores other touchdowns. It was an all- Memphis State game. MSC 6 — Chattanooga 23 Another game that lasted two quarters too many. The jinks struck again. A Hoggatt-to-Ward 23-yard running pass started the only drive, followed by a Hoggatt-to-Wing pass which set up the final play when Messer went over to score. The Tigers led at the half, 6-0. MSC 14— North Texas 38 The Tigers entered the North Texas game with numerous injuries, and although they faced one of the biggest teams of the year as far as size was concerned they put up a great fight. ft ft ft At top, left, we have Tom Twitty, Will Ren- fro and Jim Markelonis • At top, right, we have Bobby Cotham, Carlton Henley and Hugh Hathcock • In the bottom, the official watches two close plays from the TPI night encounter. vsm-mrpm; ' ■•. i ■ J ' : -j. At top, left to right, we find Ray Kelley ready to go, Jerry Barber hitting the old practice bag, and Frank Phillips in position Below, we see Joe Clayton, Chuck Bender and Grady Gentry. MSC 29— Louisville 25 The Tigers were sparked by new spirit as well as a brilliant passing at- tack and came out the victor in the homecoming game against Louisville. Much of the credit went to Messer, who gained 116 yards in 27 tries. He made the first TD a minute and a half after the kickoff, and with 16 seconds left in the half he scored again, giving the Tigers a 20-19 half- time lead. A seven-yard pass from Keller to Bender scored the other first-half counter. The final score came when Stanek pulled down one of Unitas ' passes on his own 35 and raced to the 47. Bruno then scored. MSC 0— TPI 35 The listless Tiger gridmen bowed to bowl-bound Tennessee Tech, 35-0, at Cookeville. MSC ' s only threat came in the first period when the Tigers penetrated to the TPI 4 only to lose the ball on downs. MSC 25 — Southeastern Louisiana 28 Memphis State was probably dealt its hardest blow of the season as the team lost this last tilt. The Tigers led 12-0 early in the second quarter, then lost the lead, only to forge ahead again 25-14 in the third period. But the Louisiana eleven pulled out and stayed there. At top, we sec one of the ground-gaining plays in the MSC-North Texas State nis ht game at Crump Stadium. No. 75, Red Hoggatt, is coming up behind the play • At bottom, top row, left to right, we have Jerry Ward, Willie Parks, Billy Riggins • In the bottom row, Alex Moore, Jay Sentell and Steve Kinzalow. Wmmwmmmmm s ff liil; vR?v Members of the team selected four students for their outstanding work during the 1952 football season. These awards were announced at the annual football banquet in the college banquet room. Ralph Messer, fullback, was voted the team ' s most valu- able player, an honor he well deserved. Bill Branim, guard, was voted the player with the best attitude. Jerry Mitchell, blocking back, was considered by his teammates to have been the best tackier during the season. Tony Taylor, center, was decided as the best blocking player. Cecil C. Humphreys Director of Athletics i5adketbatt REGULAR SEASON Memphis State College opened its 1953 basket- ball season with a team consisting of seven fresh- men and three sophomores. Although they won 10 of the 24 tilts, the experience thus gained by the team should prove invaluable in later seasons. Most of the MSC opponents finished high in the national rankings, including Seton Hall and St. Francis. Led by high scorers Joe Nip McKnight, Forrest Arnold, Jack Butcher, Dick Kinder and Kenneth Caldwell, the team should prove to be a success- ful one during the 1953-54 season. MSC 78 Centenary 86 MSC 71 East Tennessee 75 MSC 91 Lambuth 81 MSC 70 Louisiana Tech 63 MSC 71 St. Francis (N. Y.) 76 MSC 65 Wayne 71 MSC 61 St. Francis (Pa.) 76 MSC 76 Marshall 102 MSC 64 Auburn 78 MSC 75 Arizona 56 MSC 90 Spring Hill 60 MSC 62 Middle Tennessee 77 MSC 40 Tennessee Tech 55 MSC 64 Temple 71 MSC 93 Hartwick 67 MSC 59 Sienna 72 MSC 85 Seton Hall 103 MSC 96 Tennessee Tech 83 MSC 72 Centenary 62 MSC 87 Florida State 73 MSC 73 Mississippi Southern 81 MSC 83 Louisiana Tech 93 MSC 72 University of Mississippi 65 MSC 118 Chattanooga 71 v Members of the 1952-53 basketball team include, back row, left to right: Assistant Coach Ryan, Joe Smith, Bill McClain, Forrest Arnold, John Wallisa, Bill Sims, Don Wynn and Dr. Eugene Lambert, coach. • Kneeling, left to right: Dick Kindred, Kenneth Caldwell, Joe Nip McKnight, Ollie Keller and Jack Butcher. 226 One of the exciting trips of the season was that up eastward. Ready to take off at the Memphis Mu- nicipal airport are Coaches Ryan and Lambert, John Wallisa, Joe Nip McKnight, Bill Sims, Kenneth Caldwell, Don Wynn, Forrest Arnold, Bill McClain, Dick Kindred and Jack Butcher, who is about ready to take his seat in the plane. • At left, we have Joy Thompson, voted basketball queen. ft ft ft At top a portion of one of the large crowds that witnessed the Tigers play in their home games. While a few found time to glare into the photographer ' s camera, most of the students couldn ' t take their attention from the exciting play out on the court. Time appears to be endless to those on the bench — some waiting to get in the game, others to return to the excitement on the basketball court. For the coaches, trainers and others charged with getting out a winning combination, every second is an hour while sitting on the bench. 228 At top left, in the Lambuth game Bill Sims (17) pushes Jerry Couch out of the way as Don Wynn (99) picks up the loose ball. Kenneth Caldwell (11) watches proceedings. • At top right, Dick Kindred watches as Bill McClain (22) breaks up an attempted pass. • At bottom left, Ken- neth Caldwell (11) and Bill Sims (17) chase the elusive ball. • At bottom right, John Wallisa (15) seems to have lost the ball. In top left, Monte Combs (35) seems to be the only one who knows where the ball is, while several Centenary players appear to be taking some needless exercises. Jack Butcher (3) keeps them company. • At right, Butcher, a short man, makes a big jump, as he goes under the basket for a hook shot. tV it At bottom, left, Don Wynn (99) makes an attempt for the ball while Ollie Keller (44) and Kenneth Caldwell look long, but it appears Number 22 is about out of this world, Forrest Arnold (13) manages to ease off an unidentified player to take a rebound, but the decision is to be close. Jack Butcher (3) sends that right arm way out in an effort to capture the ball from an Arizona player, here for the holiday tournament. • At right, John Wallisa, who played only during the early part of the season, is presented the Pi Kappa Alpha trophy as being the team ' s most valuable player last year. Bill Freeman makes the presentation. r ft Another exciting play from the Christmas tournament held on the MSC court. Bill McClain (22) tries in vain to cap- ture a rebound while Forrest Arnold (13) and Jack But- cher (3) look on to provide moral support and wait for their chances. Joe Nip McKnight, who set the scoring pace for the Tigers this year, goes high for another catch against the visitor from Ole Miss . Joe, a sophomore, hails from Bemis, Tenn. During the past season the team made two ma- jor trips. On the first they journeyed to New York, where they played St. Francis in Brooklyn. From there they went to Detroit, playing Wayne Uni- versity, then to Pennsylvania where they en- countered St. Francis. They stopped over in Wash- ington and played the freshman team of George Washington University and ended the trip hy tangling with Marshall at Huntington, W. Va. On the second big trip the boys went to Phila- delphia, playing Temple University. From there they went to Oneota, N. Y., playing Hartwick College. And then Siena was encountered in Al- bany before the players moved on to South Orange, N. J., to meet Seton Hall, the nation ' s No. 1 quintet. One of the highlights of this trip was a scrimmage session at Madison Square Gar- dens against the Knickerbockers, a professional team. The general comment of the team was that al- though the trips were not successful from a win- ning point of view, the players did gain consid- erable experience which proved valuable in later games of the season which brought victories over such outfits as Ole Miss, Centenary College, T.P.I., University of Arizona and University of Chatta- nooga. The players reached their peak — from a scoring point of view — in the final encounter of the sea- son — scoring 118 points against the visitors from the University of Chattanooga. But the story should be reversed in 1953-54, and with these veterans returning for another season or two, Coach Eugene Lambert should have some winning combinations working in full speed. 6 r Dr. Eugene Lambert Basketball Coach 232 1953 GOLF SCHEDULE Hillman Robbins, Jr., again took over domina- tion of the MSG golf team, taking the No. 1 spot with a 36-hole total of 143. Others who qualified for the team and their scores were Ronnie Wenz- ler, 147; Bobby Crenshaw, 157; Wray Williams, 158; Jimmy Wade, 164; Mike Flanagan, 166. Al- ternate positions were won by Bobby Mitchell, 168, and Rodney Scarbrough, 172. In early season matches Robbins led the team in scoring one-sided victories over Bradley, Wa- bash, the Air Force, and Southwestern. In the Air Force match he scored a four-under-par 66 at the Colonial Country Club, and scored a 69 there in defeating Bradley. All-in-all, it looked as if the Tiger golfers were headed for another successful season. Larry Smith is the coach. MSG 17 2 Bradley 3 2 MSG 16 2 Wabash l 2 MSG 26 Air Force 1 MSC 20 Southwestern 2 MSC ( ) Ole Miss MSC ( ) Memphis Navy MSC ( ) Ole Miss MSC ( ) Southwestern MSC ( ) Memphis Navy May 1-2- May 8-9- — Southweste —Tennessee in Intercollegiate at Athens, Intercollegiate Athletic Conf Ga. erence at Chick asaw with S outhwestern as host. 1952 RESULTS M.S.C. 17 Southwestern 1 M.S.C. 7 Ole Miss 11 M.S.C. 13 Miss. State 5 M.S.C. 5 Wisconsin 13 M.S.C. 13 . Ole Miss 4 2 M.S.C. 13 Memphis Navy 4 a M.S.C. 10 Southwestern In defeating Ole Miss the Tigers broke a 10- year record at Oxford. The Rebel golf team had not lost a match on their home course since 1942. Also during 1952 the M.S.C. team placed second in the state Inter-Collegiate Golf Tournament. The individual star of the team, Hillman Robbins. is widely known for his golfing ability. He won the Colonial Invitation Golf Tournament and the Memphis City championship. He was also medalist in the Southern Intercollegiate Tournament and was runnerup in this contest. Veteran golfers include, left to right, Rodney Scarbrough, Bob Cren- shaw, Mike Flanagan and Hillman Robbins, Jr. 233 vSadeball i f!% Rain played havoc with the MSC baseballers this spring, not only washing out two of the first three scheduled tilts, but seriously han- dicapping the boys in their practice sessions. Notre Dame arrived in Memphis to open the season with the Tigers, but rain forced them to give up after four innings of play. The Tigers, under the coaching of Arnold Ryan, went to Florence where they lost a 4-9 tilt to the Alabama State team. In the Ala- bama game, Land, Johnson and Hamilton shared the pitching duties and held the victors to only six hits, but a combination of walks, error, wild pitches, and what have you ruined the game. In the Wabash tilt, Hamilton went the route, allowing seven hits while the Tigers knocked out only five. The two nines were on equal terms until the 10th inning, when the visitors scored four runs. Hamilton struck out 10 men, but five Tiger errors didn ' t help the home cause. Final score was 7-3 favoring Wabash. The victory trail was located on the Southwestern field, where the Tigers scored a 7-1 win, although they earned only six hits. Land pitched a fine game, spacing Lynx hits effectively. The Tigers went wild on the bases, stealing six during the afternoon. Coach Arnold Ryan Left to right: Pitchers Bill Sims, Milton Hamilton, John Stanck and Carey Johnson. Baseball Results 1952 Season MSC 2 Ole Miss 6 MSC 3 Ole Miss 10 MSC 9 Arkansas Teachers 6 MSC 6 Mississippi State 14 MSC 6 Mississippi State 13 MSC 12 Air Force 14 MSC 4 Wisconsin 7 MSC 5 Southwestern 4 MSC 1 Alabama (Florence) Teachers 2 MSC 1 Memphis Navy 4 MSC 5 Arkansas State 6 MSC 7 Alabama (Florence) Teachers 2 MSC 13 Arkansas State 1 MSC 13 Memphis Navy 6 MSC 24 Southwestern 3 MSC 7 Murray 6 234 Left to right: Outfielders Bob Lyons, Bill Sewell and Charles King. mmmmmmw Left to right, front: John Hinkle and Jack Terry. Back, Ruddy Melton and Joe Cisneros, infielders. Front Row, Frank Lowe • Back row, left to right: Rufus Webb, Marvin Hopper and Charles Scott. 1953 BASEBALL SCHEDULE MSG Notre Dame (Rained out) MSC 4 Alabama State 9 MSC — Bradley (Rained out) MSC 3 Wabash 7 MSC 7 Southwestern 1 MSC Arkansas State ( ) MSC Union ( ) MSC Southwestern ( ) MSC Memphis Navy ( ) MSC ( Union ( ) MSC Alabama State ( ) MSC ( Arkansas State ( ) MSC ( Memphis Navy ( ) MSC ( Howard ( ) 3 envas The tennis team started the season with tough luck, losing to Illinois State Normal and Missis- sippi State in the first two tilts. Rain washed out the matches with Wabash. In the early reason Don Tate appeared to be the one bright hope among the netters. Tate scored victories in each of the first three matches. Other members of the team who participated in these encounters were Bob Sorce, Morton Gold, Gene Johnson, Phil Graham, Joe Southern, Bill Duna- vant. Dr. Eugene Lambert added the coaching of the tennis team this year to his basketball duties. Lettermen returning for the tennis team include, left to right, Robert Sorce, Gene Johnson, and Morty Gold. 1953 TENNIS SCHEDULE MSC 3 Illinois State Normal MSC 1 Mississippi State MSC Wabash (Rain MSC 3 U-T Medical School MSC ( ) Mississippi State MSC ( ) Ole Miss MSC ( ) Southwestern MSC ( ) Memphis Navy MSC ( ) Union MSC ( ) Ole Miss MSC ( ) Memphis Navy MSC ( ) Southwestern MSC ( ) Union MSC ( ) U-T Medical School May 7-8-9— TIAC To urnament at Southwestern. 8 Tennis Results 1952 Season MSC 3 Mississippi State 6 MSC 2 111. State Normal 7 MSC 2 West. Michigan 7 MSC 3 Ole Miss 6 MSC 1 Miss. State 8 MSC 4 Ole Miss 5 MSC 5 Navy 4 MSC 5 Union 1 MSC 9 Southwestern MSC 8 Union 1 MSC 5 Southwestern MSC 7 Optometry 2 MSC 4 Navy 5 INDIVIDUAL TENNIS RECORDS Won Lost Bob Ingram 6 7 Frank Graves 9 3 Jim Jones 8 5 Robert Sorce 8 5 Mori Gold 5 7 Gene Johnson 4 8 Ready to return to the tennis courts are, left to right, Stuart McCown, Trav Read and Bob McDearman. Kneeling, Philip Graham. Back row, left to right, Bill Bcttison, Don Tate and Tommy Thompson. 236 rnt ramviral$ L Top, left, are the 1952-53 volleyball champions in the men ' s division, with the Kappa Sigs taking first-place honors, and the Kappa Alphas coming in second. The volleyball season was marked by a number of close decisions throughout, with the outcome in doubt up to the final moments of play. In the girls ' volleyball tournaments, first place was won by the YWCA girls, who repeated the victories of last year. The Dormitory team came in second. Each year hundreds of Memphis State students partici- pate in the college intramural program. This program is designed to give those who cannot enter regular school sports a chance to engage in some type of athletic compe- tition. It provides spirited competition between the clubs, lra- ternities, sororities and independents. It provides a source of enjoyment for everyone and includes such sports as football, basketball, volleyball, softball and many other individual sports such as tennis, shuffleboard, etc. The program is one of the backbones of school life. 237 K Club, Basketball winners Kappa Alphas, runner-up in Basketball rnt ramurald L In basketball, the K Club came in first, with Kappa Alphas coming in for second-place honors. The K Club did not lose a single encounter un- til the final tilt, when the Independents managed to put over a victory. The K Club boys are pic- tured in photo at top, left. In the play-off the K Club hit the victory trail again, scoring a victory over the KA ' s. Phi Alpha won the touch football division of the intramural program, nosing out second-place Sig- ma Phi Epsilon. This opened the year ' s intra- mural activities, which will be climaxed with the May Day activities. Phi Alpha, tops in Touch Football Sigma Phi Epsilon, runner-up 238 The YWCA basketball team scored top honors in the girls ' intramural section by winning a 25-24 contest from the Dormitory team the final week of play. There was a three-way play off, featuring the Y, Dorm and Alpha Delta Pi teams. The Dorm won over the ADPis for the runner-up position. snt ramurall L Miss Roane, as director of the girls ' intramural program, has a job which requires a great deal of time and which unfortunately receives too little recognition. Miss Roane puts in many hours each year drawing up schedules, directing games, and climaxing the entire program with May Day fes- tivities, an event to which every student looks for- ward. Miss Elma Roane Intramural Director (Women) Coach Curlin directs the men ' s program and has perhaps an even larger job since this program is more varied. Throughout the three quarters of the school year, Coach Curlin can be seen ref- ereeing football games, basketball tilts, directing the track meet and at times rendering first aid for black eyes, split lips and skinned knees. J. B. Cobb, in the capacity of student intramural manager, serves as the link between the faculty and the students. He has done an excellent job in posting schedules, arranging games, keeping rec- ords and helping out in numerous ways. Zack Curlin Intramural Director (Men) J. B. Cobb Student Intramural Manager 239 rnt ramural6 L Margaret Wilson prepares to shoot, while Sue Atkin- son waits her turn. Watching the game is Billy McClain and Martha Ann Person. ix Betty Manuel aims for a ringer while Betty Pearson gives encouragement. Between badminton games Joyce Bonner, Carole Ven- able and Faye Todd relax. At right, Bill Simpson pre- pares to serve before interested spectators. Jane Anderson and Nancy Thompson go out archery. In lower picture, Frances Corley and Mar Hall enjoy a game. Spring sports at M.S.C provide the final toueli to a well rounded athletie program. Perhaps a student eannot engage in the more vigorous sports such as football or basketball, but with the varied fields of activity in the spring, such as badminton, archery, shuffleboard, horse shoes, and tennis, it is felt that everyone can take part. Intramurals have gone a long way in helping improve student relations. for ilyn