Memphis State University - DeSoto Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

Text from Pages 1 - 248 of the 1954 volume:

1 ornciAL YCARBOOfc mm. 1954 W 1 m i EDITOR PAUL MARSH O §f fl n ft AET EDITOB JWTHOMRSON i 1 i H I I ADVISOR DE.WUTAFT O I I 4 fch e Contents Administration 7 Activities 13 Dramatics 24 Music 32 Features 39 Sports 55 Honoraries 77 Professionals 85 Clubs 89 Religious Organizations 107 Air Force R.O.T.C 119 Sororities 128 Fraternities 145 Independents 161 Graduate Class 174 Senior Class 178 Junior Class 194 Sophomore Class 202 Freshman Class : 212 Homecoming • 228 Summer School 238 I II III III III II III (Inset) The landmark of Memphis State College — the columns leading to the Administration Building. Be- low is the addition to the College Library which was built last year and which was given a new terracing job this spring. Many people try to park in this oval drive, while others just try to park in the building in the background — Mynders Hall, dormitory for the girls. Page A A well-beaten path is this one between the Student Center and the Administration Building. This picture was taken before the contractors took over this area. (Below) The most recent campus construction project — an addition to the Administration Building. Top picture shows how it looked in March — bottom as it will this summer. Sstfe ? ; Q $ T Ci -.•_•; - ' ,m L s now Visits t femphis J tate During January students at M.S.C. had a de- lightful visit from the snowman, as pictures on this page indicate. The campus truly became a sheet of white as Photographer Charles Cadwell brought out in these pictures. r :W ip But that didn ' t stop many from having a gay time. Some took to making snowmen, while others just went out and posed for the photographer in cos- tumes more suitable for the traditional Sunny South. Page 6 B ; mmw | I 1 i. 1 L f ] 8S L ' v I V  «  j The students are planning an attack at this point. ■%, B9 ssg President and Mrs. Smith attend one of the football games at Crump Stadium and find the day rather chilly. W.S.C.W, oi ed nu an Cfs • • • It is always difficult to select from a crowded year ' s activities any one individual event that stands out above all others. However, for the 1953-54 school year, it is doubtful if any student will ever forget the campus spirit manifested by the student and administrative groups alike that reached a new climax following the Tigers ' stun- ning victory over the visiting Mississippi Southern footballers. And it was such an instance that brought to all students attention the closeness between the Ad- ministration at M.S.C. — as represented by Presi- dent J. M. ' Jack ' Smith and all his staff members — and the Student Body. Not one of the hundreds of students who wit- nessed the Big Game and saw President Smith hoisted on the backs of students who carried him around Crump Stadium after that game will ever forget the scene. And no student will forget the Monday morning rally after that victory which end- ed when President Smith promised students he would bring a big name band to the campus as a reward for a task well handled. Last year the DeSoto cited the terrific Progress and Expansion that has taken place since President Smith became head of Memphis State College in 1946. This expansion has continued with -more building going on, another wing for the Adminis- One of the most attractive buildings on the Memphis State campus is the President ' s where Mr. and Mrs. Smith live. This home is located at the entrance of the college from Southern-Patterson. Page 8 tration Building, repairs to the roofs of the older buildings, more attention to better and smoother parking lots, and many other advances. Former students who return to the campus are amazed at the progress, the growth, the changes. And those who have been away several years are dumbfounded as they search for the old Tiger Den, or some other favorite retreat in years gone by. You hear them saying the old Den was down here someplace, we used to park where this building is now or this used to be wide-open space. No college is composed solely of buildings. And no year ' s summary is complete with reference to academic gains. Courses were added during the year, the departments improved their faculties, more majors were added in the Graduate School. And plans were perfected for the shift from the quarter to the semester system, starting in Septem- ber, 1954. M.S.C. students and alumni. This was shown when students by the hundreds went to the polls to maintain the nickname, Tigers, against an effort to change it to Pharoahs. The Tigers are still with us. And though the school continues to grow year by year, the friendly relationship that exists be- tween the Administration and the student body continues to dominate the campus. But this continued progress and expansion could never be carried on at the rate it has been without the splendid leadership and co-operation of Presi- dent Smith, his staff members and the many stu- dents who devote hours of extra time to advance the status of Memphis State College. Truly we can conclude that 1953-54 has gone down as another year of marked gains and achieve- ments and for sparking this program we tip our hats and say: Tradition is taking hold more and more among Thank you, President Smith. The Smiths have a most enjoyable Christmas season with the granddaughter, Lindy Lou Smith, taking the spotlight before the big tree. Lindy Lou is the daughter of Dr. Will D. Smith and his wife. Dr. Smith is an industrial engineer at Oalt Ridge. Page 9 Miss Flora Rawls, Dean of Women, dictates to her secretary, Mrs. Joan Ross. Dean R. M. Robison confers with his assistants, Miss Ethel Lewis at left and Mrs. Wanda Wing at right. M, idtratii miniAivauon All those persons pictured on these two pages devoted to the Administration play an important role in the lives of all Memphis State students. No student can attend this college without at one time or another coming in contact with these men and women. They are there to guide your school work, to help you plan your courses, to assist in finding outside employment as well as places to live, to help you locate a missing book in the library, and even to help you get well when you become ill. Too often we merely accept them as necessary evils, disregarding the fact that they all spend extra hours as- sisting students at N SC in receiving more from their college days. Don ' t just take these individuals for granted — see them when you are in difficulty — and thank them for all the co-operation and time they devote to assisting you in handling your individual problems. Medical Staff Kathryn Quisenberry Secretary to the President Dr. A. R. Hudson and Nurse Florence llling. Page W Lamar Newport, bursar, confers with members of his staff, including, left to right Eunice Whitaker, William Warnock and Hazel Mason. Registrar R. P. Clark works with his staff members in solving a difficult registration problem. Typing is Mrs. Ada Marie Bell. At right of Mr. Clark are Mrs. Gertrude Perry and Mrs. Novalyn Smothers. Dietitian Director Student Enterprises Mrs. Helen S. Peebles Bookstore Manager ml imk Mrs. Margaret Warno Engineer : ■■■ -. : ' ' ' : ■■ Ray Herzog Library Staff E. L. Brown, librarian, and his assistants: Dorrice Bratcher, Undine Levy, Mozella Lundy and Mrs. Richard Aycock. Page 11 5. • • raimn f S chool The Training School, in addition to being a part of the educational system of the city of Memphis, is also a part of the Memphis State College unit. Located on the college campus, it also serves as a place for MSC student-teachers to conduct some of their practice classes, hi. I. Roland serves as principal of the Training School as well as a member of the School of Education faculty at MSC. Training School Faculty First 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, Evelyn Warr, Janet Jennings and B. E. Fulghum. Page 12 At tm Jff ' - ■£■■..„■ ? mn M ■•■-■ ■ HIkk mn m If m mttBEm sew 1 ' to, 81 8P I S W «gfi M-M-M-m-m-m-m Boy! m f esDeS oto Paul Marsh Editor-in-Chief Dr. William H. Taft Faculty Adviser Other Staff Members Features Editor: Betty Duffel Greek Editors: Luther Robinson, Johnny Burns Senior Editors: Guy Phillips, Jane McGinty, June Martin, Berl Garey Junior Editors: Johnny Avgeris, Bobbye Thomas Sophomore Editors: Julia Hodgson, Hervey Aycock Freshmen Editors: Janelle Brower, Carol Johnson, Sheri Staub Mary Lou McDonald Organizations Editor: Nancy Kincaid Military Editor: Carl Gruenewald Sports Editors: Tommy Staed, Tommy Thompson Music Editor: Robert J. Fishman Dramatics Editor: Carlton McFarland Staff Assistants: Giles Barker, Mary Sanidas, Shirley White, Randall Hindman. Henry Weniler Photographer Charles Cadwel Photographer Jackie Francis Associate Editor DINNER PROGR Joy Thompson Art Editor Hazel Hudgins Associate Editor O - - S r C • . V i ' • V - £ Johnny Av s r h, w ' , % V S , ' J J % %, % ' S r % fy V • ■ , r i X, ' V. A -J H V kl . ,v qsn.i 3 9 er Ra 9 t 1 l i V Editor Charles Mueller and Faculty Adviser Fred C. Kendrick confer. In its 22nd year of publication, The Tiger Rag inau- gurated a series of firsts in the annuals of this newspaper. Under the editorship of Charles W. Mueller, editions this year became the first at MSC to use solid reverse name- plates (white letters on black background). It became the First Tiger Rag to consistently use decks or secondary headlines on the more important stories and the first to ink credit lines directly on its photographs. The homecoming issue was perhaps the first Tiger Rag to print a play-by-play diagram of an MSC grid game, and the Christmas edition was the first in four years to use color. Consistency was the policy of editorial page makeup. On the editorial staff, as associate and managing editors, were Helen Shearon and Tommy Rush. Their competence, interest and faithfulness assured an admirable newspaper each week. The Sports department was headed capably by Billy G. Top assistants Helen Shearon and Tommy Rush look over a serious problem. Robinson, winner of the first Sertoma Club-Robert Talley Journalism Scholarship. Heading the business staff for the fall quarter was Noel Morris. When he was drafted Hermie Plunk assumed the business managership. Carolyn Bush as news editor handled the page makeup and headline writing chores while edi- torial assistants Bob Farrelly and Bob Buckalew corralled the happenings in student government and around-campus mis- cellany. Mary Ann Furlotte handled society, assisted by Hilda Chase and Shirley Thompson. Don Tate headed the features department; Charles Wilshire, copyreading; Jimmy Keefe, ROTC, and Ruchie Webber, literary. The pictures of Charles Cadwell, Jimmy Bailey and Buddy Rinner were outstanding during the year. And many others assisted in making 1953-54 a big year for the Tiger Rag. Charles Cadwell Jimmy Bailey I Page 16 The Staff News Editor Carolyn Bush Editorial Assistants Bob Farrelly Bob Buckalew Sports Editor Billy G. Robinson Assistant Sports Editor Tommy Staed Sports Assistants Bill Thompson, Jr., Jerry Martin, Mary Ann Lauderdale, Bob Etheridge Society Editor Mary Ann Furlotte Assistant Society Editor Hilda Chase Feature Editor Don Tate Literary Editor Ruchie Webber ROTC Editor Jimmy Keefe Head Copyreader Charles Wilshire Assistant Copyreader Buck Patton Co-Chief Photographers Jimmy Bailey Charles Cadwell Assistant Photographer Buddy Rinner Reporters Joan Hassell, Franklin Burrell Bill Williams, Werner Berg, Charles Reeves Roy McKee, Frieda Fincher, Jo Ann Littlefield, Pat O ' Brien, John Miller Business Manager Hermie Plunk Circulation Manager Jimmy Keefe Circulation Assistants Dick Ward, Billie Farmer fop members of the staff, include from left to right, top row, on down: Ruchie Webber, Tommy Staed, Billy Robinson, Charles Reeves, Buck Patton, Frank Burrell, Carolyn Bush, Pat O ' Brien, Dick Ward, Hermie Plunk, Don Tate, Charles Wilshire, Shirley Thompson, Mary Ann Furlotte, Hilda Chase, Bill Thompson, Bob Etheridge, Jo Ann Littlefield. e pWs State C e Outs+an Homec Is Schei 3. co-editor. A definite publication da? ior ;ad not b® n decided upon ot last mpo;p$ . artist alafc- ye r r ? Blanche ang Fcatiefe vkrfialafc to ? + or Feb- 2; a s 2 OHjssjh i« Aimei a, BrmMtm pianist, mi First place winners for fraternities were the Kappa Sigma men in Shelby County. 2)tun t ■ :■: , ■ Top winner in the talent division was David Dunbar with his bell act. A capacity audience applauded the Kappa Sigma Fraternity and the Alpha Delta Pi Sorority after they won the fifth annual Delta Zeta Follies Feb. 26. The K Sigs presented a skit on Shelby County written by one of their members, Jim N cDearman. The ADPi entry was entitled The Moth Ball, with action centered around a group of moths who had unionized. Second place awards went to Sigma Kappa Sorority and to Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. David Dunbar ' s Swiss bell-ringing act won the individual talent honors for the Pi KA, with Bobbye Thomas of Alpha Gamma Delta winning second. Second place winners in sorority division were the Sigma Kappa girls. Page 18 .JHk. + A. First place winners for sororities were the Alpha Delta Pi girls in The Moth Ball. liakt f Sigma Kappa Sorority took the honor cup tor having the best poster. Delta Zeta, which sponsored the program with proceeds going to the American Cancer Society, opened the evening ' s program with a skit called Mardi Gras Street Scene. Theta Mu Sorority mem- bers, dressed as clowns, served as ushers, assisted by the boys from Chi Sigma and Kappa Alpha. Wing Martindale, WHBQ-TV announcer and a student at MSC, was master of ceremonies. Judges included Paul Flowers, The Com- mercial Appeal columnist; Charles Taylor, owner of Taylor Machinery Co., and Miss Fredercka Magnus, who directs a school of speech and dramatics. Eugenia Barnes, chairman of the Follies, presented the trophies. Eugenia Barnes presents the winning trophies to the two top groups. Showing the winning poster is Pauline Rosen- berg, who drew the sign advertising the event. Page 19 Carol Hartsfield, MSC freshman, displays her prettiest smile to get an autograph from Flanagan. l iaSmn rom More than 2,000 Memphis State students packed the Casino March 22 to enjoy the College ' s first Pigskin Prom, given in honor of the football team ' s victory over Mississippi Southern. Ralph Flanaqan and his nationally-known band furnished the music for the celebration. Delta Kappa held tapping ceremonies during the evening, taking in several new members. Coach Ralph Hatley was called on for a brief talk and promised still greater victories for future Tiger teams. During one of the breaks in the Pigskin Ball, students gathered around to hear Flanagan. Dancing comes to a halt while the couples listen to some singing. At right, students take time out while Delta Kappa initiation ceremonies were conducted. mtia. f Ball Each year the Everett R. Cook Squadron of the Arnold Air Society gives its annual Military Ball for the cadets of the AFROTC wing at Memphis State. This year the ball was held March 1 in the Continental Ballroom at the Peabody Hotel. The sweetheart of the ball and her two alternates are elected by a vote of the entire cadet wing. This year the honor went to Miss Beverly Terry with her two alternates, Miss Dixie Busby and Miss Jenny Lynn hiarpster, all from Memphis. Lt. Colonel Renker, the PAS T, presented the sweetheart with a crown and bouquet of red roses. The ballroom was decorated with red, white and blue balloons and silver wings over the doors and bandstand. A leadout of all cadet officers and their dates was held and made more impressive as they walked through an arch of sabers formed by the honor guard, ROTC cadets from Memphis high schools. The queen is escorted through Arch of Sabers. Arnold Air Society members and their dates gather in their private room at the Ball. Candidates for Military Queen included, left to right, front row: Liz McCallen, Aurelia Manning, Bobby Nell Conlee. Back row: Jenny Lynn Harpster, Diana Keenan and Robert Stsuart. Candidates for Military Queen included, left to right, front row: Dixie Busby, Sophie Panas and Frances Riley. Back row, Beverly Terry and Anne Davis. Page 21 JUt For the fifth consecutive year, the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority won their division of the All-Sing sponsored by Pan-Hellenic and Inter-fraternity Council. Winners in the fraternity section were the Sigma Phi Epsilon singers. Second place winners were Sigma Kappa Sorority and Kappa Sigma Fraternity. A packed house again witnessed this out- standing event. In winning as usual Johnny Burns, president of Inter-Fraternity, presents the winning cup to Joyce Robinson, as Betty Duffel looks on. First place winners in the Sorority division wsr: the Alpha Garns for the fifth consecutive yecr. Second place in the Sorority division went to Alpha Xi Delta. in 9 Alpha Gams presented an Irving Berlin medley composed of They Say It ' s Won- derful, Blue Skies, Happy Holiday, White Christmas, and God Bless Amer- ica. Original passages by Joyce Robinson and Bobbye Thomas linked the songs. Joyce Robinson directed. The winning men presented Vive La Compagnie, Our Fathers, and A Song of Home. They were directed by Wally Miller. Julia Soode, president of Pan-Hellenic, presents the winning trophy in the fraternity division to Wally Miller for the Sig Eps. Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity won the men ' s division with a group of stirring songs. Second place in the Fraternity division went to the Kappa Sigma singers. 2), rama tied cfDi ?p tment eparimen The College Drama Department presented four out- standing productions this season. The first was a delightful modern comedy, The Male Animal, which was followed by a period comedy, The Admirable Crighton. The third production was the very dramatic The Glass Menagerie. After this show the department co-operated with the Music Department to produce the opera, The Marriage of Figaro. The climax to the season came with the annual Shake- speare Festival. For this year ' s production, the department selected The Taming of the Shrew. As has been the policy for several years, the department again plans to present an evening of one-act plays at the end of the spring quarter. It is in these plays that most of the new talent for the department is discovered and developed. These one acts not only develop new actors but also present the opportunity for students to gain experience in directing. The department has as its aim the encouragement of the study of dramatics in order to help students gain a better appreciation for dramatic literature. A club for students who have a particular interest in dramatics is sponsored by this department. Called Sock and Buskin, it serves as a stepping stone to the honorary dramatic fraternity, Alpha Psi Omega. Membership in this fraternity is the goal of every drama student. Members of the Dramatics Department Staff Dr. Don Streeter Prof Bradford White Prof. Eugene Bence Page 24 Jne IllHale Arnimal As the curtain rose on the 1953-54 season of the College Theatre the stage was set for The Male Animal, a comedy by James Thurber and Elliot Nugent, which opened Nov. 3 for a three-night run. Eugene Bence did a masterful job of directing and Brad- ford White directed his technical crew in an equally fine manner. John Jones served as stage manager. Jimmy Hurt as Professor Tommy Turner did a beautiful job as a professor caught between teaching what he thinks should be taught and that which the trustees say might be taught. Georgia Stein, in the role of Ellen, his wife, was truly convincing as a sympathetic wife. The role of Joe Ferguson, the returning football hero, was well performed by Collins Kilburn. As Ed Keller, the domineering trustee, Allen Bates turned in an outstanding performance. Carlton McFarland handled nicely the role of Dean Damon, who tried to smooth out the difficulties that were brought into being by young Michael Barnes, a reporter for the colleqe newspaper. Michael was played delightfully well by Barry Saunders. Nedra Ramey, in the role of Patricia Stanley, the younger sister of Ellen Turner, was the cause of rivalry between Wally Myers, the football hero of the day, and Michael. Wally was played by Jere Joyner. tie and Nedra played their roles well. Cleota, the maid in the Turner home, was well performed by Tootsie Dawson. Pat Bates was charming as Myrtle Keller, and Blanche Damond was delightfully played by Dorothy Fisher. The roles of Nutsy Miller, a news- paper reporter, and that of a radio announcer were per- formed by Robert Schneller, Vaughn Stimbert and Johnny Skinner respectively. Working on the stage settings are Mary Elizabeth Carlton, sawing away; Billie Farmer, painting; and Roy McKee and Marti Moss work- ing on the stairway. The Staff Director Eugene Bence Technical Director Bradford White Stage Manager John Jones Prompter Joan Smith Lighting Techn : cians Eleanor Williamson Vaughn Stimbert, Johnny Skinner Sound Effects Hank Brint Costume Pat Crawfo r d, Mary Liz Carlton Make-Up Martha Wallace, Peggy Claypool Gary Sullins Property Committee Jim Hamilton, Roy McKee, Gary Sullins Stage Crew Billie Farmer, Martha Moss, Robert Wilkes, Bea Loeb Publicity Victor Atyas, Joan Hassell Box Office Evelyn Kempe, Nancy Fisher House Manager Agnes Ann Moore Members of Alpha Psi Omega Going through scenes from The Male Animal are, left to right, Jim Hurt and Collins Kilburn; Collins Kilburn, Jere Joyner and Georgia Stein; Carlton McFarland and Jim Hurt. Page 26 Jne rdmirable ( rickton The Admirable Crichton, a delightful comedy about a haughty English family and its admirable butler, Crichton, written by Sir James M. Barrie, opened Dec. 10 and ran three nights. Bradford White did an outstanding job of directing and Eugene Bence did a fine job as technical director. Agnes Ann Moore served well as stage manager with Johnny Skinner an able assistant. In the title role of Crichton, Marvin Smith gave a grand performance as a butler, serving well his master, though not approving at all times his master ' s way of thinking. The master of this paragon of butlers, Lord Loam, was played by Carlton McFarland, who did his role well. Lady Mary Lasenby, the eldest of Lord Loam ' s three haughty daughters, was played by Joan Smith, who gave a magnificent per- formance. Anne Williams as Catherine and Billie Farmer as Agatha both did the younger daughters ' role extremely well. Jimmy Hurt as the Honorable Ernest Woody was delightful; Fulmore Harwell as the Rev. John Treherne gave a nice performance. Wally Miller was particularly convincing as Lord Brockle- hurst, a young nobleman whose mother, Lady Brocklehurst, played by Peggy CI ay pool, handled his love affairs. Peggy, as usual, did a fine part as the mother. Eleanor Williamson as Eliza the tweeny, a scullery maid raised up to lady ' s maid, gave a fine performance as always. As the servants in the household of Lord Loam, fine performances were given by Elizabeth Carlton as Mrs. Perkins the cook; Victor Atyas as Monsieur Fieury the chef; Roy McKee as Mr. Rolleston the valet and later as a Naval officer; Henry Brint -as Tomp- sett the coachman; Pat Bates as Fisher, a maid; Paige Rat- cliff and M ' chie Dews as maids; Mike Long as the stableboy and Martha Wallace as the kitchen wench. The Staff Director Bradford White ■ Technical Director Eugene Bence State Manager Agnes Ann Moore Assistant Stage Manager Johnny Skinner Prompter Tootsie Dawson Lighting Technicians Jim Boudreaux Henry Brint Sound Effects Joan H asset I Costumes Martha Wallace Make-up Gary Sullins, Paige Rate iff Properties Roy McKee, Robert Wilkes Stage Crew Elizabeth Carlton, Johnny Skinner, Martha Moss, Roy McKee, Allen Bates, Robert Wilkes Pat Crawford, Billie Farmer Publicity Victor Atyas, Domenique David Box Office Evelyn Kempe, Nancy Fisher House Manager Elizabeth Moore Carlton McFarland remains calm in spite of dangers behind from Ful- more Harwell and Billie Farmer. In center, the butler, Marvin Smith, and Joan Smith, are watched carefully by Eleanor Williamson, Billie Farmer and Anne Williams. In lower picture, Joan Smith and Billie Farmer, standing, with Anne Williams thinking. ZJke Ljlate VilU enaaerie 9 { The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams was the third production to trod the boards of the College Theater this season. The difficult job of casting and directing the production was masterfully executed by Eugene Bence. Under Mr. Bence ' s capable direction, the actors produced a show that will long be remembered as one of the best of the College Theater. The technical end v as nicely handled by the backstage crew under the capable direction of Bradford White. Harry Britzius is to be commended for his fine art work on the set. Peggy Clay pool as Amanda Wingfield, the mother, added another masterful job to her long list of outstanding performances. Tom Wingfield, the son, was given great understanding and expression by Allen Bates. Joan Smith, as the daughter, Laura Wingfield, turned in an outstanding portrayal to add to her other memorable performances. The Gentleman Caller was well handled by Wally Miller. These four students had a hard job of holding the audience at- tention for two hours and they did a magnificent job in doing so. The Staff Director Eugene Bence Technical Director Bradford White Art Work on Set Harry Fritzius Stage Manager Hank Brint Prompter Dorothy Fisher Lighting Technicians Johnnie Skinner, Judy Livingston, John Miller Sound Technician Marvin Smith Property Mistress Mary Liz Carlton Make-up Mike Long Costume Mistress Judy Livingston Stage Crew. Billie Farmer, Roy McKee, Don Wood, John Miller, John Morgan, Smoky Harwell Publicity Victor Atyas, Joan Hassell, Jeannine Bolton Box Office Nancy Shaw, Joan Hassell House Manager Martha Wallace At top picture Wally Miller and Joan Smith rehearse a scene. In center picture, Peggy Claypool talks to Allen Bates, while in lower picture Bates looks on while Joan Smith and Peggy Claypool make an observation. Page 27 u of ihi Sk cimin % ?? pew The third annual Memphis Shakespeare Festival had as the production this year The Taming of the Shrew, pre- sented April 20-24. The festival had grown so that it became necessary to have six performances this year. The Taming of the Shrew is a play within a play. It revolves around players acting out the story of the taming of a shrewish girl named Katherine, who has given her father many headaches because of the way she treats all men who take an interest in her. As a result, she is unwed and it seems likely she will remain so. But one day a gentleman by the name of Petruchio comes to Padua, where he hears of Katherine. He proceeds to woo her but the events that take place during the courtship make this an outstanding show and an entertaining one. The cast for The Taming of the Shrew came from the MSC Student Body, from Southwestern and from Mem- phis as a whole. This is truly a civic production. Prof. Bradford White directed the production with Prof. Eugene Bence the technical director. Dr. Don Streeter serves as co-ordinator of the Festival. Prof. Ray Hill of Southwestern faculty portrayed Sly, while George Toutiatos, a MSC graduate who has recently completed a tour of duty with the Army in Germany, re- turned to take the role of Petruchio. And the role of Kath- erine was taken by Ann Brown Field, who has had considerable experience acti ng in Memphis Little Theatre productions. Others in the cast included Jim McDearmon, Vaughan Stimbert, Jere Joyner, Mike Long, George Fleisher, Mike Dalton, Mary Elizabeth Carlton, Bea Loob, Billie Farmer, John Jones, Marvin Smith, Allen Bates, Harry Fritzius, Wally Miller, Dennis Billingsley, Smoky Harwell, Carlton McFar- land, Hank Brint, Jim Moran, John Morgan, John Miller, Bill Petty, Roy McKee, Victor Atyas, Judy Livingston, Pat Bates and Martha Wallace. Page 28 haki eStyecire an yp d th e a 7 evct •■■■■■ ; I-: ' .- 1 : The scene for the opera, The Marriage of Figaro was designed by students in the Dramatics Department. A scene from Romeo and Juliet, presented in 1953. The set was designed by Prof. Bradford White and the play directed by Prof. Eugene Bence. At left, the scrapboolc showing publicity given the Shakespearean Festival is observed by President Smith, Edward J. Meeman, editor of the Memphis Press-Scimitar; L. O. Dobson, president of Greater Memphis State, Inc., and William Marsh, assistant program director, Men, phis Adult Education Center. At right, Mrs. John McCall, president of the Coterie and, at right, Mrs. Charles Blackburn, chairman of the club ' s Festival project, and Dr. Don Streeter, pose with the Bard. The Coterie Club handled the ticket sales for the 1954 production. 3 orendicd Miss Evelyn Kempe, Director One of the best in the South. That ' s the Memphis State debate squad. This group of 15 participating members and three in- actives has worked hard this year to deserve this title. At the end of the year the group had traveled about 15,000 miles over 20 states. The first trip was the Alabama Discussion Tournament in Tuscaloosa. Here a group of eight won 2 superiors and three excellents — more than any other school had ever won at that tournament. At the Tau Kappa Alpha Warm-up Tournament in Macon, Ga., John Jones was elected vice president of the Student Council for TKA for this area. Three weeks later two debate teams attended a Cross-Examination Debate Tournament at Pittsburgh, Pa. In competition with 26 schools a Memphis State team came in third. During three successive week ends in February the squad traveled around the country. At the Gulf Speech Festival in Hattiesburg, Miss., six students stacked up eight superiors and excellents to lead all others. At the State Tournament in Murfreesboro, the group won a first, second and third place. In Durant, Okla., every one of the six attending made the finals in at least one event. The group made 10 finals — finished with two firsts and a second. When Jack McNeil and Collins Kilburn went to Sewanee for the West Point Pre-Lim Tournament, they came home with a bid to attend the eighth annual West Point Invita- tional Tournament along with 43 other schools from over the nation. Representatives also attended the National Tau Kappa Alpha Tournament at Kalamazoo, Mich., the Southern Speech Association Tournament at Dallas and the West Point Tour- nament during the third quarter. Other activities of the group have been the seven intra- mural speech events which this year attracted more than 250 students; the four high school speech institutes sponsored by TKA, and several parties throughout the year. Forensics Squad First row, left to right: Anne Williams, Charles Pennel, Carolyn Pruette, Avron Brog, Liz Barrom and Gary Sullins. Back row, left to right: Johnny Jones, Bill Shaw, Jack McNeil, Collins Kilburn, Arnett Phillips and Jim McDearmon. Page 30 5, orenSicS Student Honors John G. Jones: Superior in discussion, third in Pittsburgh Cross Examina- tion. William H. Shaw: Excellent in discussion, third in Pittsburgh, first im- promptu in state. Collins Kilburn: Superior in extern p, oratory and interpretative reading at Gulf; second in after-dinner at State: first in after-dinner in Durant; West Point Invitational. Jack McNeil: Finals in Bible reading and humorous literature in Durant; second in humorous literature at Durant; West Point Invitational. Paige Ratcliff: Superior in extemp at Gulf; in finals in poetry interpre- tation and debate in Durant. Charles Pennell: Excellent in discussion. Avron Brog: Excellent in discussion. Arnett Phillips: Superior in discussion. Gary Sullins: Superior in extemp and oratory. Carolyn Pruette: Superior in oratory and debate at Gulf; finals in debate and Bible reading in Durant; third in peace oratory at State. Anne Williams: Superior in debate at Gulf. Clyde Carney: First in story telling at Durant; finals in humorous literature at Durant. The three inactive members this year were Jimmy Hurt, Eleanor Williamson and Jim rAcDearman. Others who participated in events this years were Eliz Barrom, Jo Ellen Mills and Sidney Newton. Page 31 George J. Harris Head, Music Department The best method to tell just what happened In the Music Department during the 1953-54 school year is to list the calendar showing the highlights. In addition to these major events, the music students participated in many other affairs. And frequently MSC students appeared before club programs, sang at weddings, joined with the Irish in cele- brating St. Patrick ' s day, and in similar activities. Highlights include: Oct. 12 — Charles Kullman, tenor, of the Metropolitan Opera Association presented a concert at Memphis State. Nov. 12 — First performance of Prelude and Four Wlutu 2), w tmeni eDctnmen Lyrics by Raymond Haggh, given by the College Choir and Concert Orchestra with Paul Eaheart conducting. Dec. 1 — Sixth annual performance of Handel ' s Messiah by the College Choir and Orchestra with George Harris conducting. Jan. 30 — Rafael Mendez, trumpet soloist, with the Sym- phonic Band with Ralph Hale conducting. Feb. 2 — Mile. Blanche Targus, violinist, presented a con- cert at Memphis State. Feb. 17 — Faculty Chamber Music Concert by Vincent de Frank, cellist; Paul Eaheart, flutist; Noel Gilbert, violinist, and Raymond Haggh, pianist. March 4-5 — Sixth annual opera production with Mozart ' s The Marriage of Figaro presented this year. March 10 — Concert by the Music Education Orchestra with Noel Gilbert conducting. April 12 — Senor Oriana de Almeida, pianist, presented a concert. May 10, 12, 21 — Senior recitals by Mary Grace Kiser, pianist; Brucene Harris, pianist; Elizabeth Mitchell ,- soprano, and William Mitchell, baritone. May 12 — Contemporary Music Concert by the Music Fraternity. Raymond H. Haggh Noel Gilbert with baton Paul Eaheart Page 32 (I3and an j 2). rum aioretteS Bobby Jack Fishman, drum major, is surrounded by his beautiful court of Drum Majorettes. to right are: Ann Hayes, Martha Jernigan, Joyce Bonner, Jean Cross, Carolyn Kopp and Gibson. Jean Tavlor is out in front. from left Lena gene No athletic event can be a success without the ever-present band. And tor those major events in Crump Stadium the drum major and his attractive drum majorettes strut their best to impress the thousands in the audience. The members of the band, under the direction of Ralph Hale, presented outstanding stunts at half- time during the home football games. First row, left to right: Roy Johnson, Cleighton Pryor, Charles Brown, Robert Haley, Clyde Corney, Bettye Rutledge, Bobby Gil- man, Gordon Aylor, Bobby Dohogne, Sonny Seaton, and L. M. Ragsdale. Second row: Jim Thomas, Glen Howell, Philip King, Vernor Yarbrough, Billy Jennings, Shirley Hicltey, Shirley Willoughby, Albert Newton, Ernest Ragland, Donald Bennett, Gene Johnson, Charles Loper, Bill Sturdivant and Dudley Holm. Third row: Curtis Persons, Bill William, Billy Rogers, James Yarbrough, John Morris, Glen Houpt, L. D. Ledbetter, Rudolph Gooch, Norman Bryant, Charles White, Grady Bogue, Fulmore Harwell, Betty Singleton, Jimmy Music. Fourth row: Caroline Kopp, Joyce Bonner, Ann Haynes, Robert Shivers, Sammy Gould, Ted Wayland, Brown Turner, Bill Williams, Ken Noe, Nancy Herrin, Martha Jernigan, Jean Cross, Lenagene Gibson. Page 33 a oir The Choir plays a major role in the musical life of Memphis State College. Its major contribu- tion each season is the presentation of the Messiah. Open to any student at the college who likes to sing, the choir also presents programs from time to time in the auditorium and joins in such other projects as the opera. First row: Billy Williams, Dwight Malone, Kenneth Noe, Louise Webber, Marguerite Conner, Elizabeth Mitchell, Leon Nail, Ernest Ragland and Marvin Smith. Second row: Iva Carol Smith, Hilda Chase, Mertice Sensing, Sylvia Vise, Patty Henderson, Betty Kinsolving, Carolyn Henson, Barbara Mangrum, Elizabeth McKinney and Helen Mosely. Third row: Betty Duffel, Nancy Gaither, Jocleta Dalton, Brucine Harris, Carol Mullins, Ann Claire Wright, Ellis Hayden, Joyce Robinson and June Wright. Fourth row: Carol Ledbetter, Lucille Jamison, Sloriann Cross, Myra Propst, Dorothy Fisher, Ellen Clark, Babs Green and Martha Ann Gill. Fifth row: Janice Johnson and Carolyn Reece. Sixth row: Lloyd Cagle, William Spicer, William Mitchell, Fred Dodson, Donald Davis, Joe Renick, William Sparks and William Cooper. Seventh row: Dennis Billingsley, Mike Dalton, Eugene Brady, Chalmers Walker, Jack McNeil and Jack Maroon. Top row: Tommy Freels, Edward McCullough and Robert Williams. Page 34 a vl m of 3i arriaae t jy aaro Memphis State students presented Mozart ' s The Mar- riage of Figaro for two nights in the college auditorium in March before large crowds. This was the sixth annual full-scale opera production staged through the ambitious joint efforts of the Music and the Drama Departments. Robert Kirkham, baritone, took the title role of the merry Figaro. Soprano Sobbye Thomas played the mis- chievous Susanna, with Marjorie Summers as the Countess Almaviva. Marvin Smith was the bedevilled Count. Lucille Jamison played the role of the adolescent page, Cherubino, with Elizabeth McKinney as Marcellina. Others who took roles in the production were Louise Webber, Chalmers Walker, Clinton Nichols, William B. Williams and Wiley Tatum. Musical director was Paul Eaheart, with a student chorus of 28 and an orchestra of 35. Dr. Don Streeter handled the stage direction, assisted by Prof. Eugene Bence and Prof. Bradford White as technical directors. Previous productions in this series, which started in 1948, have included Cavalleria Rusticana, Faust, Carmen, I Pagliacci, and a double-header, La Serva Padrona and Gianni Schicchi. Robert Kirkham, as Figaro, plays a melody for the Countess, Marjorie Summers, while Susanna, Bobbye Thomas, loo ks on. Everyone registers surprise when Figaro points out the birthmark which proves him the son of Marcellina, (Elizabeth McKinney). Count Almaviva (Marvin Smith at left) and Cherubina (Lucille Jamison) are appropriately shocked. ■mm ,■:■:, .. ■■■■ .■ . ■■■ ... . . student G ouernmen t Johnny Burns, vice-president; Mary Epting, secretary, and Don Rhoads, president. Memphis State ' s Student Government is organized on a basis similar to that of the Federal Government. All campus organizations receive charters through the Student Government and send one representative each to the Lower House. The Upper House consists of the Student Activity Committee which is composed of the four class presidents and four faculty representatives. Through the Representative Assembly all college affairs Top row, left to right: Maurice Anderson, Johnny Avgeris, Tom Blake, Avron Brog, Johnny Burns, Bob Cameron, Pat Campbell and Peggy Claypool. Second row, left to right: J. B. Cobb, Norma Coda, Jimmy Cole, Mae Alice Crockett, Anne Davis, Betty Duffel, Jackie Francis and Bill Freeman. Third row, left to right: Berl Garey, Julia Soode, Imogene Gordon, Tommy Graham, Babs Green, Ellen Haimsohn, Betty Hamm and Pat Hayes. Fourth row, left to right: Nancy Hearn, Mary Hobb, Marvin Hopper, Otis Howe, Jimmy Hurt, Lucille Jamisod, Charles Jordan, Steve Kinzlow. Page 36 student Lj( ouemment directly affecting the students are handled. This body also expresses student opinion on policies of the colleqe admin- istration and faculty, and co-operates with the faculty in maintaining a high standard of conduct within the student body. This group also promotes the general and social welfare of the students. All objectives o f Student Government are handled through the six standing committees and the special com- mittees appointed by the student body president. The Elections Commission and its chairman, Carlton Mc- Farland, conducted all campus-wide and class elections. The Social Committee under the leadership of Anne Davis handled the Freshmen Reception Dance, the Home- coming Dance, the Maid of Cotton Revue Dinner and as- sisted with the social aspects of May Day and the Pigskin Prom honoring the 1953 football team. Ralph Flanagan and his orchestra furnished the music for this dance. The Welfare Committee was headed by Dorothyann Scott. This group directed the March of Dimes campaign and investigated programs for the betterment of the general welfare of the student body. A big job undertaken by the Constitution and By-Laws Committee and its chairman, Otis hiowe, was that of revis- ing the Constitution and distributing copies to all organiza- tions. Steve Kmzalow was chairman of the Athletic Committee. His group assisted with the May Day intramural athletic events and worked to further varsity and intramural sports in general. The Public Relations Committee, under the chairmanship of Bob Farrelly, saw to it that all campus events were well publicized. Berl Garey did a fine job of scheduling the meeting dates of the sixty-five campus organizations. This year saw great strides in scholastic achievements, social events and athletic programs. The students co- operated ideally in the progressive year, 1953-54. Student Body President Don Rhoads was assisted in handling his leadership problems by Johnny Burns, vice- president, and Mary Emma Epting, secretary. Top row, left to right: Gene Ledbetter, Loy Lilley, Jerrie Lowrie, Jim McDaniel, Carlton McFarland, Noel Morris, Joe Moss and Elaine Patterson. Second row, left to right: Joe Rose, Tommy Rush, Thomas Sawner, Dorothyann Scott, Bonnie Shephard, Cecil Simpson, Thomas Staed and Wiley Tatum. Third row, left to right: Ann Spears Thomas, Robert Vollmer, Boyd Wade, Martha Ann Ward, Henry Wenzler, Carl Wright and Charlotte Young. Page 37 WL i WL in A merican ( olie eae6 an 9 dU nwerSi itleS Each year the top students in the senior class are selected for membership among Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities. After the first selection is made by members of the senior class, the list is then screened by a joint student- faculty committee at MSC, and then finally ap- proved by the national board of Who ' s Who. Selection is based on (1 ) leadership in campus activities, (2) scholarship, (3) citizenship, and (4) promise of future usefulness. First row, left to right: May Katherine Baxter, Johnny Burns, Pat Campbell, Peggy Claypool, Jimmy Cole, Nancy Col- tharp, Stanley Dillard. Second row, left to right: Betty Duffel, Mary Epting, Berl Garey, Jr., Julia Goode, Imogene Gordon, Erica Greenbaum, Barbara Ann Hamner. Third row, left to right: Nancy Hearn, Ollie Keller, Robert Kirlcham, Loy Lilley, Paul Marsh, Alice June Martin, Jim McDaniel. Fourth row, left to right: Carlton McFarland, Charles Mueller, Don Rhoads, Dorothyann Scott, Oscar L. Thomas, Martha Ann Ward, Ferris S. Wing. Page 38 Man, dig these crazy co-eds ' rap mMB. d m ft $75 1954 o e oto (JSeciuti f HZ evue Master of Ceremonies J. B. Cobb presents the trophy to Miss Mary Sanidas, who was acclaimed the I954 DeSoto Beauty Revue winner. Thirty-five campus beauties paraded before four judges and a packed house in January and when the counting was all completed, Mary Sanidas had been crowned 1954 DeSoto Beauty Queen, the No. 1 place among campus lovelies at Memphis State. For her court, Jackie Ezell and Pat Owens were named alternates, with Carolyn Koch, Mary Pollard, Barbara McCarley, Jonetta Fargason, Frances Riley and Caroline Holmes members of the Court. Prior to the public performance in the audi- torium, the girls had paraded in swimming suits before the judges. In the evening program they paraded in street dresses and finally in evening gowns. An entertainment highlight of the evening was the singing by Bobbye Thomas, Robert Kirkham and Marjorie Summers, presenting some selections from The Marriage of Figaro. Background music for the girls walking across the stage was presented by Betty Jean Perkins and Joyce Robinson. The 1953 DeSoto Queen, Mrs. Tom Childress, the former Amy Nell Aeschliman, presented the new Queen a bouguet of American Beauty roses. She was crowned by Paul Marsh, DeSoto editor. J. B. Cobb did his usual fine job as master of ' ceremonies, introducing each girl and adding a few highlights from the history of the DeSoto. Jackie Francis, left, and Hazel Hudgins, associate editors of The DeSoto, directed the I954 Beauty Revue. Judges for the revue included, left to right: William Speer, prize-winning photographer; Mrs. Grace Van Dyke, fashion co-ordinator for Lowenstein ' s; Claude Patton, president of the Memphis Cotton Carnival Association, and Bert Ferguson, president of Radio Station WDIA. Page 40 I I lHuru Matildas tAary is a sophomore, majoring in speech and drama. Her hobbies are swimming, modeling and iennis. She is a member of Alpha Gamma Delti, ACE, Cub Club, Sock and Buskin and Arabesque. She was chosen Mem- phis State ' s Maid of Cotton this year and during her first year she wjs Homecoming Queen and Sigma Phi Epsilon Sweetheart. Page 41 wXigmm Jackie, a junior, likes to model and to participate in intramural events. She is a major in education. A member of Alpha Gamma Delta, Jackie also was selected as first alternate in the Beauty Revue her freshman year. She is a member of the Arts Club, ACE, Wesley Foundation and the Physical Education Club. Aachle C zell Page 42 V Pai a wens Pat, a sophomore, is a member of Phi tAu Sorority, which she serves as rush chairman. Last fall she was a member of the Homecoming Queen ' s Court. A psychology major, Pat also belongs to the Baptist Studeit Union and the Psychology Club. Her hobbies are swimming, dancing and modeling. She won many honors at Christian College which she attended her freshman year. Page 43 Caroline rrou med Acinettci raraaAon Page 44 L aroiun J och fr cv arle Page 45 ■ 3, ranee A M f (ecru J- oiiard  ?«M:«Hflf|| ISfe«v«. HHmp MB1||| pllllllll wBmt. Page 46 e ampud in T eview Throughout the year hundreds of pictures of campus activities are roduced by and for the DeSoto Staff. Many we are unable to use for irious reasons — limited space, duplicates of similar pictures, poor pho- igraphy and the like. We have selected a few of the better pictures that combine to tell jme of the varied events that highlighted the year. At top, left, we ave Jane Anderson, who won the title of Junior Miss to add to er many other honors. At her right are a couple of freshmen from beanie-wearing days lust a osing for the photographer. At upper right, we have one of the out- tanding signs that advertised the Delta Zeta Follies. Just below the nine finalists in the 1954 DeSoto Beauty Re vue lineup or pictures. Although there are many beauty contests held throughout he year, this is still ranked as the Number One. And a local wellknown television star Winston Wink Martindale ttended MSC this year. These kids are future MSCers no doubt. That ;, if they get back safely from that trip to Mars Wink is promising them. At bottom right, the five top campus popularity winners attend a •asketball game in Memorial Gym soon after winning the honor. And in the lower left corner C. C. Humphreys and two leaders from he Le Bonheur confer over football ticket sales for the coming year. r_ ■:-y-:-:-7-: ■ ' --■;; : : y ■ . :;; ?.: -,,. -. .■■-,:■■ ■ ■- -r _- - s v v iMil ' IMJfrHCf Wi m.s.c J at L am W, m.s.c: Page SO 7 • 7 £ B. CoLL ?? Jupiccii y oed Aulla L-Joode ?? Page 51 J rall of J-i cime Each year members of the senior class at Memphis State are given the opportunity to select their fellow classmates who they consider to have done the most during their col- legiate career. These students are viewed in light of their contribution to the class, to the college and to the campus as a whole. No campaigning is permitted for this particular honor and the announcement of the winners is kept secret until the DeSoto is published. These students selected this year represent a cross- section of the varied activities at the college — some were selected because of their outstanding work in the field of sports — some were leaders in dramatics — some were leaders in publications and practically all were active in their own special groups as well, such as the fraternities, sororities, religious clubs, and honorary organizations. It is with pride that the DeSoto Staff is permitted to re- view to all students for the first time the seniors who have been chosen as outstanding by those who know them be$t — their fellow students in the graduating class. Johnny Burns Pat Campbel J. B. Cobb Mima Epting Julia Goode Page 52 J rall of jri ante Berl Garey Carlton McFarland Bob Patterson Imogene Gordon Paul Marsh Don Rhoads Barbara Hamner Charles Mueller Jeannine is majoring in psychology and has been active this year in Alpha Gamma Delta. Psi Chi, and intramural sports. A transfer student, Jeannine attended the University of Tennessee where she was president of Dolphin Club. Her hobby is swimming. VlHau c$(ueen Aeannine ll5oitort Page 54 :KW:«™ Boy, this golf sure has football beat! J {} i i x ■X Ferris Wing Back Ollie Keller Back Tony Taylor Center Head Coach Ralph Hatley, members of his staff and the football squad, fold the captured Mississippi Southern flag at the giant pep rally that followed the victory over Southern. •vj! Cary Young Tackle Paul Bruno Back Football The 1954 Tiger grid machine had an excellent record of six wins against four setbacks. This does not tell the true picture of the team, for the men lost two tilts to strong Southeastern Conference elevens and were upset twice. Included among the victims were Mississippi Southern, Chattanooga, Louisiana Tech, Murray State, Tennessee Tech and Southeast Louisiana. The Bengals were the only men to beat Southern in a regular season game. Losses were to Mississippi State, Kentucky, Ar- kansas State and Middle Tennessee. MSC was rated No. 40 in the P. B. Williamson ' s grid standings of college elevens. Front row, left to rinht: Will Renfro, Jack Jones, Hugh Hathcock, Co-Capt. Tony Taylor, Pat Patterson, Co-Capt. Ollie Keller, Sonny Rodgers, Carlton Henley, Ferris Wing, Tommy Twitty and Jerry Ward. Second row: Jerry Buckaloo, manager; Bobby Ford, Don Tubbs, Andy Nelson, Ned Suttle, Billy Russell, Paul Bruno, Jerry Christopher, John Polsgrove, Oscar Thomas, Bob Brooks and Dale Overton, manager. Third row: Steve Kinzlow, Bob Collie, Jerry Barber, Charlie Edcock, Ziggy Markelonis, Glen Essary, Popey Mayer, Bob Henderson, Earl Billingsly, Paul Restivo, Frank Blaskovitz, Henry Stipes, Bill Williams, trainer. Fourth row: Sonny Cross, Bob Hadley, Buford Snider, Jamie McRae, Rex Tatum, Orandy Sharp, Mayard Burris, Clyde Tiller, Dick Davenport, Sydney Bonner, Bill Betgood, Jerry Richards, Don Evans, James Fox, James Sharp, Pete Meadows. ' V.;-£f; Page 56 m ; y ¥ .2iWy.  . ! ' Ui Top left: Jimmy Cole picks up yardage against Mississippi State in the opening game of the season. Ollie Keller is leading the play and Jerry Barber is on the ground. In bottom, left picture, Tony Taylor and Hugh Hathcock converge on an Arkansas State back. In the picture at top, right, Steve Kinzlow receives a pass in the Mississippi Southern tilt while in the bottom picture Nelson is being blocked and Rodgers is coming in for the tackle. Hugh Pepper, Southern ' s great, has the ball. 1954 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE September 18 Mississippi State at Starkville September 25 Tulane at New Orleans October 2 . . Abilene Christian at Memphis October 9 Murray State at Memphis October 15 Tennessee Tech at Cookeville October 23 Middle Tennessee at Memphis October 30 Arkansas State at Memphis November 6 University of Mississippi at Memphis November 13 Kentucky at Lexington November 20 Mississippi Southern (Site undecided) Tom Twitty Back Hugh Hathcock Guard Joe Clayton End James Markelonis Guard Jerry Ward Back +■ v S m : X «• , In picture at left, End Will Renfro crosses the Louisiana Tech goal for a MSC touchdown in the second quarter. State won, 13-7. In right picture, Halfback Tom Twitty and End Bob Ford combine to end advance in the Mississippi Southern game. MSC 6— MISSISSIPPI STATE 34 Memphis State opened its 1953 football season against Mississippi State in a game that looked like an upset tor the Tigers in the first half. The Tigers scored first when fullback Sunny Rodgers drove over from the 14. But this was to be a lone touchdown for the Tigers as the second half jinx of last season caught up with them. This was primarily a result of a barrage of passes from Maroon star Jackie Parker. MSC 7— CHATTANOOGA 6 Memphis State outfought Chattanooga 7-6 in a rain- soaked game for the Tigers ' first win of the season. The Moccasins scored first but the extra point attempt was blocked as State ' s Bob Patterson knifed in from his guard position to smother the kick. In the third quarter State started rolling after Andy Nelson intercepted a Chattanooga pass on his own 49 and carried back to the opponents ' 20. Rodgers took four plunges from there to tie the game, and Keller came through with the all-important game-winning extra kick. Jimmy Cole Back Carlton Henley End Bob Ford End fe Ned Suttle Center Bob Patterson Guard 1 i Will Renfro End -%■. Sonny Rodgers Back Stove Kinzalow Back Don Tubbs Guard Oscar Thomas Tackle Andy Nelson Back Jack Jones Tackle MSC 13— LOUISIANA TECH 7 The Tigers ' second victory was over Louisiana Tech. The immovable forward wall of the Tigers led by Hugh hiathcock, Egg Young and Pat Patterson was largely responsible, along with Tony Taylor at line backer and Jimmy Cole at halfback, for this stunning victory. Tiger Tailback Ollie Keller was another star as he scored one touchdown, passed to end Will Renfroe for the other and booted two beautiful Quick kicks. MSC 20— MURRAY STATE The game-win minded Tigers moved on to Murray State for their fourth game and third straight victory of the season, as they spoiled the Murray Staters Homecoming with a commanding 20-0 win. Jimmy Cole v as a standout on the wingback reverse play, a play that produced more than half of MSC ' s total rushing yardage, while the Tigers ' insurance touchdowns were scored by Keller, Kinzalow and Taylor. MSC 14— TENNESSEE POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE 7 The Tigers took to the air against TPI for their fourth straight victory over a team that had not been defeated in a regular season game since 1951 . The game v as nip and tuck all the way but the Tigers had a spirit that was to lead them to victory. With such standouts as Keller, Rodgers, Nelson and Cole in the backfield, along with Patterson and John Polsgrove in the line, the Tigers knocked the props from under the Tech Eagles. Tailback Ollie Keller has just passed to end Carlton Henley in the Mississippi State contest. Rodgers, Patterson, Hathcock and Young pro- vide some fine protection. iaMil £ w m 1 Mi ' if ; Jimmy Cole is given a hero ' s ride off the field after his starring part in the Mississippi Southern game, while, at right, Cheerleaders Char- lotte Young, Marty Perry and Betty Bradford present Andy Nelson a victory hug for his 85-yard jaunt to clinch the game for tho Tigers. MSC 20— MIDDLE TENNESSEE 26 The Blue Raiders of Middle Tennessee handed the Tigers their second defeat, 26-20, in an offense-minded contest played in Murfreesboro. The game see-sawed back and forth for a half and the Tigers seemed to be rolling to their fifth victory of the season until two last-quarter Middle Tennessee touchdowns wiped out a 20-12 State lead and gave the Blue Raiders an upset victory. MSC 27— MISSISSIPPI SOUTHERN 13 Rising to their season ' s pinnacle, the Tigers startled previously-unbeaten Mississippi Southern, 27-13, for the highlight of the 1953 football year. In an explosive fourth quarter, Jimmy Cole, State wingback, waltzed 77 yards to clinch the greatest victory of any season for the Bengals and seconds later tailback Andy Nelson roared 85 yards to put icing on the victory cake. Southern ' s vaunted Mr. Outside and Mr. Inside, Hugh Pepper and Bucky McElroy, were held in check most of the night by the terrific line play of the Statesmen. If either got past the hard-charging line, Cole was there to crash them to the earth. This defeat was the only regular season loss Southern suffered in two straight seasons. The Mississippians defeated such football giants as Alabama and Georgia along with 17 other teams. Jimmy Cole, Don Tubbs and Andy Nelson display Mississippi Southern flag at the pep rally held on the Administration Building steps to celebrate the great victory. Keller finds the going rather tough as he hits the whole Southern line. However, he managed to push the ball up the field for seven yards on this play. MSC 0— ARKANSAS STATE 20 MSC received its first Homecoming licking in seven years as a war party of Arkansas State Indians completely scalped the Tigers, 20-0. The Bengals had their worst day of the year and the Indians were ready to take advantage of it. State fumbled 10 times and Arkansas hopped on five of these bobbles which just about tells the sad story. This was the only game of the year when the Tigers failed to score. Honored Football Players Wingback Jimmy Cole and Tailback Ollie Keller, two of the Tigers ' brightest stars during the year, were honored by their selection on the honorable mention list of the Associated Press Little Ail- American football team for the 1953 season. In addition to this honor, Keller was selected by his teammates as the most valuable back on the squad and Guard Bob Patterson was chosen as the outstanding lineman of the year. Keller and Patterson are seniors. Cole has one more year of eligibility. •00 I f k Cole Keller Patterson Page 61 ■m m J HTF Ollie Keller sweeps end against Mississippi State. Renfro didn ' t quite Block out No. 32. C. C. Humphreys Athletic Director MSC 7— KENTUCKY 20 For three quarters it was a tossup and MSC players and fans had nothing to be ashamed about in the 20-7 loss handed the Tigers by the Wildcats from Kentucky. Until halfback Joe Piatt broke away for a 44-yard touch- down gallop with only two minutes left in the game, the Staters were right in there digging for another upset con- quest. Although defeated score-wise, the Hatley-men were ahead in first downs, 16 to 13, in passing yardage, 91 to 13, and in fumbles recovered, 6 to 1 . tiead coach Paul Bryant of Kentucky commented after the game: I was mighty glad we got out alive. MSC 2 1— SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA 7 The final game of the season saw the Tigers bury the Southeast Louisiana Lions, 21-7, under an aerial barrage of Ollie Keller passes. This victory gave the States a six won, four lost record for the season. Keller, along with nine other seniors, ended their col- legiate careers in a gust of glory. The Bengals outclassed the Lions all the way, gaining 21 first downs to 11 for the enemy, and eating up 378 yards on the ground while holding the Lions to 250. In picture at left, Cole receives a pass in the Arkansas State contest as Egg Young watches the play. At right, an arm lock is one method of pass defense as shown by Halfback Tom Twitty in the Mississippi Southern game. Renfro is following the play. SkskbUBSS Top left, Cole again gains yardage in the Tennessee Tech game. Wil- liamson just hit the ground. In bottom left, A gang tackle in the Arkansas Tech game as Oscar Thomas rushes in to join his teammates. Top right: Sonny Rodgers bulls over for the first and only score again;t Mississippi State. In bottom right picture, Andy Nelson has just tossed a long pass against Arkansas State. Statistics, for the 1953 Season MSC OPPONENTS First Downs 124 129 Net Yards Rushing 1 ,426 2,090 Net Yards Passing 768 689 Total Yards 2,194 2,779 Passes Attempted 119 143 Passes Completed 46 55 Punting Average 35.6 36.8 Yards Penalized 475 372 Passes Intercepted By 10 12 Fumbles Recovered By 22 16 Total Points 135 140 Loose ball in the Arkansas State game. This happened 10 times during the Homecoming struggle that MSC wants to forget. I Basketball The 1953-54 Memphis State Tiger cagemen com- piled a fine season ' s record of 15 victories against 9 setbacks. The young quintet improved rapidly as the season progressed. The team included two juniors, five sophomores with the rest freshmen. So this campaign should be a preview of greater cage squads within the next few years. Coach Eugene Lambert and his assistant, Randall Storms. From left to right, Elmore Fortner, Mason Rudolf, Donnie Edrington, Neal Doyle, Ken Caldwell, Jimmy Ballard, Don Winn, Charles Sevier, Wayne Wilson, Millard Davis, Bill McClain, Hoover Scott, Don Jones, Bill Sims and Forest Arnold. Page 64 fmimtttxwifftift] Sims Arnold Caldwell D avis The Season in Review The Tiger bssketeers of this season jumped off to a flying start by downing three opponents in their first three encounters. Then they simmered down a bit during the middle of the season, and finally recovered strength by taking four of the last five contests they played. The Battling Bengals knocked off some tough foes, came close to upsetting some tougher ones, lost some games which the dope sheet said they should have won, but all in all, considering the infancy of the squad, it was a fine season for Coach Eugene Lambert and his men. Fortner goes well up in the air to make sure the ball lands in the goal. MEMPHIS STATE SEASON ' S RESULTS Points Team Points We They 96 Union (Tenn.) 65 89 Lambuth (Tenn.) 59 71 East Tenn. State 68 59 Morehead State ( Ky. ) 69 104 Marshall (W. Va.) 85 63 SMU 66 67 Arkansas Tech. 83 71 Baylor 64 73 Murray State (Ky.) 82 75 Middle Tenn. Stale 68 73 Tennessee Tech 94 68 Florence (Ala.) St. 60 7 Murray State (Ky.) 45 82 Middle Tenn. State 65 53 Western Ky. State 63 86 Mississippi Southern 73 70 Centenary (La.) 80 87 Ark. State (Jonesboro) 77 59 Dayton 66 81 Tennessee Tech 58 82 Ole Miss 75 75 Arkansas State (Jonesboro) 85 93 Florence (Ala.) State 61 65 Centenary ( La.) 57 1794 1668 Won 15 Lost 9. Average Per Game 74.8; Opponents 69.5. In one of the season ' s earlier games, with Southern Methodist University visiting in Memphis, Ken Caldwell takes a little time to show the boys from way out Texas way the proper method of handling the ball. As the campaign opened Union, Lambuth and East Ten- nessee fell before the swift fury of the Bengals. On their next outing after such a decisive opening, the Staters were beaten by a tough Morehead, Kentucky, squad, but this was just a passing affair, since in their next contest the Tigers were Tigers as they ripped through Marshall College, 104 to 85, in what turned out to be the highest score they ran up all year. Dick Kinder was the key man in this win. He dropped in 44 points and hit a phenominal 75 per cent of his shots to lead the victory. Trying to defeat two big time basketball powers in a row proved to be just four points too difficult for the MSC Page 66 five in their sixth contest. They did, however, play Southern Methodist University to a standstill for the entire game be- fore losing to the Southwest conference team, 66-63, in a real thriller. Arkansas Tech bounced the Bengals easily, 83-67. In the next contest the Baylor Bears from Texas-way didn ' t scare the Tigers at all in one of the season ' s outstanding victories. The Bengals evened the score with the Southwest conference in the game by napping the visitors, 71-64. The Murray Thoroughbreds racked up the State cagers, 82-73, at Murray in the next contest, but the Bengals erased this defeat by reversing the tables when the two evenly- matched squads met on the Memphis State Court. The Tigers gave the Murray squad a lesson in their own field and out deep-freeied the deep freezers, 47-45, in as wierd a contest as has ever been seen on the Memorial Gym court. Total points scored by both teams in the ball-con- trolled fourth quarter totaled seven. Another close moment in the SMU tilt as Forest Arnold manages to hold on to the ball despite a long reach from a rival. In picture at left, Ken Caldwell manages to apply a rather dull expression on the face of one of the Baylor boys in a tilt played at Memphis State. And in the picture at right he succeeds in reaching the ball before his Marshall opponent could get there. There ' s nothing so fine in a basketball game as the choice expressions the players are able to create — note the tension in these pictures. In the next two games the Bengals split with two other Tennessee schools, downing Middle Tennessee, 75-68, and losing to Tennessee Tech, 94-73. The 94 points were the highest hit against the State Five during the entire season and this was the only loss to a Tennessee team the entire year. Memphis State revenged this setback by edging the Techmen 82-55 when they visited Memphis. Alabama State proved to be easy pickings lor the Ben- gals and they dropped both contests to the furious MSC men, losing 68-60 in Florence, and being swamped, 98-61, on the Tigers ' home court. Nationally prominent Western Kentucky provided the next Tiger foe and a powerful foe the tall hilltoppers proved to be. The third rankinn team in the nation at the time and At least we had Baylor outnumbered in the picture at the left, as Arnold carries the ball with moral support from Elmore Fortner (55) and Neal Doyle (3). At right, they are all looking for the same object but Hoover Scott seems to have fooled the. Marshall players on the move, while Forest Arnold stands by for action. Doyle Wilson Winn the champions of the Ohio Valley conference, the West Kentucky five were harassed by the scrappy Tigers before finally winning, 63-53. Mississippi Southern followed the footsteps of their football cousins and were racked by the Tigers, 86-73, in a game that didn ' t follow the well known dope sheet. The Bengal Five split with Centenary College, losing to the Gents 80-70 in Shreveport, Louisiana, and whipping the same squad, 65-57, on the neutral Marianna, Arkansas, court. The tall flashy Dayton Flyers, participants along with Western Kentucky in the National Invitational Tournament, needed a last minute rally to set back the Bengals, 66-59. Possibly the choice victory of the season came along next when for the third year in a row the Rebels of Ole Miss were sent back to Oxford on the short end of a cage game with the Lambertmen. This year it was 82-75. The lead changed every minute or so for three quarters in this contest, but the Bengals bombed the basket in the last frame to ice the victory. The Tigers and the Indians of Arkansas State also split in two games. Each won on his own court. MSC took the Indians, 87-77, in Memorial Gym and the Indians reversed the decision 85-75, on the Redmen ' s court. All in all it was an excellent season. The fans were happy over their team ' s showing and they were even happier when their thoughts turned to next year when they should have the opportunity to witness the entire team again playing for Memphis State College under the expert coaching of Dr. Lambert. They will see once again the deadly accuracy of Center Forest Arnold, the driving tactics of Forward Millard Davis, the uncanny hook shots of Bear McClain and the Scrappy Elmore Fortner in what should be an even better season for the MSC quintet. And fans are assured of getting an opportunity again of witnessing some contests with name teams from the nation. Who says a basketball player can ' t be graceful? How ' s this artistic pose? Page 68 McClain Scott Scoring 25 points in the final contest of the sea- son, Center Forest Arnold led the Battling Bengals in scoring with 483 points in 23 games, for an aver- age of 21 points per contest. Guard Dick Kinder, who had to leave school because of a knee injury, was next in line — average-wise — with 13.7 points per game. Following Kinder, Forward Millard Davis hit 211 points in 23 contests for a 9.6 average. Ken Cald- well, with 224 points and a 9.3 average, and Bear McClain, with 202 points, rounded out the first five Tigers scoring-wise. Player Games Points Avg. per game Arnold 23 483 2 1 .0 Kinder II I5I I3.7 Davis 22 2II 9.6 Caldwell 24 224 9.3 McClain . . 24 202 8.4 Winn 22 1 37 6.2 Scott 23 1 28 5.6 Fortner 24 1 32 5.5 Doyle 10 27 2.7 Jones 14 37 2.6 Sims 1 8 32 1 .8 Wilson 1 8 30 1 .7 Ballard . I 0.0 24 1 794 75.8 At left, MSC does all it can to block the Rebels from scoring — and the results for the night were quite pleasing. At right, Fortner again leaves the floor for a trip into space — pay space, we hope. Go Hillman Robbins, Jr., holds up three fingers to indicate tha third time he has won the Colonial Country Club Invitational meet in Memphis. This year Coach Larry Smith is fieldinq one of the best qolf teams in Memphis State ' s history. Foremost on the list of players is Hillman Robbins, Jr., who is undoubtedly one of the best young golfers in the South. Hillman has compiled a record which has brought fame to both himself and to Memphis State. To mention a few titles, he has won the Colonial Invitational three times, the city title in 1951 and 1952, the state tournament in 1953, the Southeastern P.G.A. in 1953, and the Tennessee Inter- collegiate Athletic Tournament in 1953. A valuable asset was also added this year in the person of Mason Rudolph, 1952 National Junior and State Prep titleholder. Not to be overlooked is steady Ronnie Weniler, Memphis Junior titlest for two years straight. High hopes are held for an even more successful season than last year ' s in which Memphis State won eight matches, tied one, and lost only one. SCHEDULE FOR 1954 April I Memphis Country Club, here. April 4 Public Links Team, here. April 6 Wabash, here. April I I Colonial Country Club, here. April 13 Southwestern, here. April 16 Mississippi State, here. April 18 Ridgeway Country Club, here. April 21 Ole Miss, there. April 27 Mississippi State, there. April 29-May I Southern Intercollegiate, Athens, Ga. May 4 Southwestern, here. May 6-7 T.I.A.C. Tournament, here. 5p v. . ri -, slim il mm , . ■ ..■■ ■■■.■ ■, ..■,■..;■..■,.,:..■ , : .......-..■.■..■■■ IllL IBilliili m If li y ' yy-y yyyy ' y yyyyyyyyyy : yyyyyy yy yyyyyyy yy ■ yyy yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy ■ ,y i ■ ■ : : -:■:-- ' « ■■:,■:-;,.■, ' .■■-■: :•!■■-, -y.-yy ' -s • . .■ ■-; ' ' ■.. ■ ■ , ' .v .;; ,.?. ; ' =«;: f f ■■(} :yyyyy:yW y-M:yyyyyy ' ' yyyyy ' ' e : ; ■-. ' fv:fVyyyyi:, li lllfil ]lll§ Mil ill ill! Veterans from the 1953 team include, left to right, Bobby Mitchell, Hillman Robbins, Jr. and Ronnie Wenzler. Page 70 Baseball The MSC baseballers are hoping that rain won ' t interfere quite as much this season with the schedule as it did durinq the 1953 season when the team managed to win five out of nine tilts played. During the 1953 season victories were scored against Arkansas State, Southwestern twice and Union twice. Losses were suffered at the hands of Arkansas State, Memphis Navy, Wabash and Alabama State. Other contests with the Navy, Howard College and several other nines were washed out. In the 1953 campaign Charles King, outfielder, led the regulars at bat with a .375 average. Jack hianna was second. Bill Sowell hit two homers and stole eight bases. Earl Land, southpaw pitcher, won three while losing only one. Oscar W. Buchanan again coached the baseball players with a mighty assist from his assistant, A! Brown, who got the pitchers and catchers out for an early workout. Mar. 30 . Apr. I . . Apr. 9 . Apr. 13 . . Apr. 16 . Apr. 19 Apr. 21 The I954 Schedule Union University . There Apr. 27 De Pauw Here Apr. 29 Wabash Here May 3 Mississippi College Here May 6 .Union University,. Here May 10 .Ole Miss Here May 14 . Notre Dame Here May 1 7 Ole Miss There Southwestern There Southwestern Here Memphis Navy . . . .There Arkansas State . . . .There Arkansas State . . . . Here Memphis Navy . . There Coach Al Brown Picture at left show prospective pitchers for the I954 team. Thev include, left to right, Earl Land, letterman; George Skowteris; Carey Johnson, letterman, and Don James. In picture at right are potential outfielders O. D. Milam, Artie Wright and Neal Doyle. At riqht are, left to right, Farley Hill and Millard Davis, both outfielders; Ruddy Melton, letterman at first base, and Jack Terry, outfielder who lettered last year. At right, Ordie King, outfielder; Jose Cisneros, veteran at second base; Howard Fennell, shortstop, and letterman Bill Sims, pitcher. Page 71 V Coach A. L. Allen For the first time in many years, Memphis State entered a track team in inter-collegiate competition. An eight-date track schedule was drawn up, including the TIAC state meet in Sewanee. A. L. Allen, a graduate of Louisiana state, where he was a standout hurdler, was named to coach this initial team. He formerly coached at Treadwell High School in Memphis where he had a successful tenure. At MSC, however, he found that the job is one of building, with the majority of the team coming from the freshmen ranks. Of his 18-man squad in the spring, only one student was other than a freshman — Bob Vollmer, a sprinter from the junior class. In the early-season workouts, Coach Allen saw some promis- ing strength from Don Pemberton in the mile-run; Jimmy hAathis and James Thomas, in the 440-dash; Dan Harkey and Don Bruegge in the half-mile. Dewayne Bolton and Bill Sims were doing well in early workouts with the discus and Bolton was also coming right along with the shot. Neal Doyle has hit S-foot-1 in the high jump and should raise this before the season ends. Bob Vollmer was head of the sprint boys, while the pole vault chores have fallen to Pete Longo. Among the early hurlers out seeking new records were Wayne Wilson, Plato Touliatos, Walter Davis and Wray Williams. Track iilHte: iili liSiS: i ! ' . . : ■ ■ JPfeJW ■fU ;,v;. •!■:■; ■ These two pictures of runners-to-be were taken during the early season. At top, left to right, Alex Leslie, Dan Harkey, Robert Lance and Bob Dunigan. In bottom row George Clinton, Sonny Nichol, Charles Apple and Don Pemberton. .■,;-.. : xV ' ■ ■ ■.■■■■■..,■■■ ■ ■ . ■: ■■ ■■mm- ■. mM-mim ■ ■■, ; . . ■ ' ■■■■■ ' Siy-i: Ss$4t:; : ■: s m ■: . ■ . . : ■.:■.■■■,■■■ ■ ■ ■ . ■ . : ' ■■■■■ ■■■■ iliP lIlipat iil;s«iii?S!il l iiiitP W jw .w ' ' . . .--.-.- L .--- 4 : •v;;v : -:-ivv ;■;,.■. ■ ■■ . ,-.. ■ : ■ ■ ■■■ .. . ■ ' ..■. ::; ■ . : -;: ■ ■ Going over the hurdles are, left to right, Walter Davis, Plato Touliatos, and Wray Williams. With the pole vault are James McAlpin, Dickie McCann and Pete Longo. The Schedule April 6 — Memphis State, Southwestern, Wabash, Lambuth at Southwestern. April 10 — Memphis State at Ole Miss. April 15 — Memphis State, Hendrix, Southwestern. April 19 — Memphis State at Murray State. April 28 — Arkansas State at Memphis State. May I — Union at Memplvs State. May 8 — TIAC meet at Sewanee. May 1 3 — Murray State at Memphis State. Page 72 Tennis Don Tate, star of the 1953 team, was expected to spark the 1954 squad to another series of vic- tories this season as Coach Eugene Lambert pre- pared his boys for competition. Last year the Tigers won their first state Inter- collegiate Tennis Championship in a tournament held at Southwestern. Don Tate, the Bengal No. 1 man, swept through the field in this tournament to win the singles crown and combined with Billy Dunavant to take the runner-up spot in doubles. In the contest Bob Sorce pulled an upset and advanced to the quarter finals. In the match for the cham- pionship Tate played Webb White of Sewanee, winning 0-6, 6-2, 6-2. During the 1953 season MSC tennis players de- feated Wabash, Tennessee Medics twice, and Mem- phis Navy twice. They tied Ole Miss one time as well as Union, and lost to Ole Miss, Illinois State, Mississippi State. Apr Apr Apr Apr Apr Tennis Schedule 1954 I 2 — Southwestern — here I 6 — Wabash — here I 9 — Miss. State — here I 14 — Ole Miss— there I 21— Ole Miss— here April 30 — Southwestern — there May 4 — Miss. State — there Discussing the 1954 tennis campaign are, left to right, Morton Sold, Gene Johnson, Coach Eugene Lambert, Don Tate, James Mann and Bob Sorce. All except Mann lettered on the 1953 team. May 6, 7, 8 — T.I.A.C. tourna- ment at Sewanee Coach Allen goes over the hurdles to show Wray Williams, at right, the correct form. Tommy Hawkinson Dan Harkey and Bobby Lance James Thomas, Jimmy Mathis, and Bob Vollmer | Page 73 Sigma Alpha Epsilon football team won first place in the opening sports event. Members of the team who were named to the All-Star team were Paul Fairley, Bob Peters and Don Ware. Kappa Alpha won second place in football. Frank Speight was named to the All-Star as a back. WSm Intramurals Kenneth Koon Student Intramural Director The intramural program at Memphis State College is conducted on a year-round basis with hundreds of men and women participating in the various sports offered. Trophy cups are awarded in the major sports to winners in both the men and the women contests, while the top cups are pre- sented following the climax of the entire year ' s program on May Day. In the football program for the fall the Sigma Alpha Epsilon team won first place, with the Kappa Alphas and Baptist Student Union tying for second. The Sigma Phi Epsilon men won the volleyball race with Kappa Sigmas second. Zack Curlin Director, Men ' s Intramurals Sigma Phi Epsilon won the volleyball division in intramurals. Kappa Sigma ' s team came in second in the volleyball division. Page 74 Intramural. The YWCA, top picture, won the volleyball title for the third straight year. In second picture, the Independents, and in the bottom picture, Alpha Delta Pi, who tied for second place. For the third straight year the YWCA volleyball team won first, with the Independents and the Alpha Delta Pi girls coming in with a tie for second. After the football season was completed the All-Star team was selected as follows: Bob Peters SAE E Charles Lovett Kappa Sig G Paul Fairley SAE C Winfred Todd Lambda Chi . . . G Robert Wheeler BSU E Frank Speight KA B Don Ware SAE B Skeeter Hardwick KS B A. C. Williams. . ... BSU B In the basketball division the Kappa Sigma players won first place, winning 11 out of 12 contests to nose out the Independent men who won 10 while dropping two. Kappa Alpha followed with a 9-2 record. In the women ' s division, the Alpha Delta Pi girls won all seven contests played to defeat the Dormitory which lost once. Alpha Xi Delta, YWCA and Alpha Gamma Delta tied for third place. The all-intramural men ' s basketball team was picked by the Tiger Rag sports staff and included Guard Don Guinn, SPE; Guard Bill Chapman and Center Mason Rudolph, KS; Forward Bob Ford, KA, and Forward Bill Horner, Independ- ents- A number of other individual and team winners were crowned during the season. Gene Johnson won the men ' s table tennis singles, and Miss Elma Roane Director, Women ' s Intramurals Page 75 I ntramurals Winners of the Girls ' Basketball Division were the Alpha Delta Pi team. teamed with Jack Foster to capture the doubles title. In the men ' s badminton contest, Carrol Crain was first, and teamed with Hal Baker to win the doubles race. Lois Adkins won the women ' s table tennis race while Jannelle Spencer and Hazel Forrester won the doubles. Miss Spencer won the women ' s freethrow contest, while Miss Forrester scored top position in the shuffle board singles. Miss Entrikin and Miss Litchard won the shuffleboard doubles. Hazel Forrester added another title by winning the women ' s badminton singles and went on to team up with Miss Spencer to capture the doubles in this sport. In the mixed doubles in table tennis, Miss Forrester and Gene Johnson won. Contests were also planned for men in shuffleboard singles and doubles. Kappa Sig men pulled out in front to capture the ba: championship in the men ' s division. ketbe Runnerups in the Girls ' Basketball Division were members of the Dormitory team. Page 76 ■ Km hbbi Hail the Conquering Heroes BMH L9EQ Hf«9 I .© e toscAW oDeita J a w a Berl Garey President Wayne Adams Vice-President Johnny Burns Treasurer President Smith welcomes Rep. T. Robert Acklen into membership of DK as Wayne Adams adjusts the armband. The Memphis State honorary leadership fraternity for men is Delta Kappa, which 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. This year the new members were selected and publicly announced at the All-Student Big Name Band Dance held in March. Recognition is made in the fields of religious and social activities, journalism, scholarship and athletics. Members are selected on a point system. The organization was chartered at Memphis State in 1950 and limits its membership to one per cent of the student body. Each year members assist in counseling freshmen dur- ing registration periods. Eventually the Delta Kappa members hope to receive national recognition from Omicron Delta Kappa. Top row, left to right: Jimmy Cole, Ollie Keller, Paul Marsh and Charles Mueller. Bottom row: Don Rhoads, Billy G. Robinson, Tommy Rush and Oscar Thomas. Members of the faculty who are associate members are Prof. Jesse W. Fox, Dr. Charles S. Brown, Dr. Don Streeter, Dr. William H. Taft, C. C. Humphreys, Lamar Newport, Dean R. M. Robison, Dr. Eugene Lambert, President J. M. Smith and Prof. Fred C. Kendrick. Ralph Messer, secretary-treasurer this year, is not pictured. Others not pictured are Marvin Hopper and Tommy Staed. Page 78 JaSSet Julia Goode President Mary Epting Vice-Pres. Clara Spencer Secretary Barbara Burnette Treasurer Tassel, senior women ' s honorary group, is an organization which emphasizes leadership, scholarship and service among women students. It was organized in the spring of 1950 to petition as soon as the proper requirements are met tor membership in Mortar Board, national senior women ' s hon- orary group. We are hoping that this may be a realization within the next two years. At the beginning of each year Tassel members serve as counsellors to freshmen women students and on registration day help all freshmen find their desired professor or subject. This year Tassel and Delta Kappa edited a handbook for freshmen. Tassel also sponsored a women ' s assembly at the beginning of the year. Fostering scholarship and leadership, Tassel sponsors an honorary group for freshmen women, Lambda Delta. Mem- bership selection is based on high scholastic averages. Among the projects sponsored by Tassel this year were a series of luncheon forums which consider problems affect- ing women; holding its annual Smarty Party and sponsoring the refurnishing of the Girls Lounge. Tassel ' s aim is to encourage college women to be better students and citizens at Memphis State. Top row, left to right: Pat Campbell, Betty Duffel, Imogene Gordon, Erica Greenbaum, Nancy Hearn and Mary Grace Kiser. Bottom row: June Martin, Pauline Rosenberg, Nancy Jo Rumble Dorothyann Scott, Shirley White and Patricia Wilkinson. Page 79 -Arlpka J- sl LJi meaa 9 ' The purposes of Alpha Psi Omega, honorary dramatics ■fraternity, are to develop dramatic talent and ihe art of acting, to cultivate a taste for the Lest in drama and to foster the cultural values which we believe dramatics de- velop, and to unite the dramatic forces of the several col- leges and universities — members of this order — in mutual brotherhood and service. hAembership is based upon participation in dramatics at Memphis State College, including all technical and acting work. Membership is by invitation only, from members of Sock and Buskin Dramatic Club. Alpha Psi, striving to encourage the best in dramatic work, holds a traditional Awards Banquet each May, pre- ceded by the semi-annual invitation. At this time awards are presented to the best MSC actor and actress, best sup- porting actor and actress, and two technical awards. Last year ' s awards went to Johnnie Lovelady, Nancy Redfearn, Carlton McFarland and Peggy Claypool. Technical awards went to Victor Atyas and Eleanor Williamson. A special acting award was presented to Dixie Golladay. Faculty members include Dr. Streeter, Prof. Eugene Bence and Prof. Bradford White. Peggy Claypool President Agnes Ann Moore Vice-Pres. Eleanor Williamson Secretary Mary Katherine Baxter James W. Boudreaux Mary Elizabeth Carlton Margaret Dawson Carlton McFarland Page 80 CJi (13 eta J I Chi Beta Phi, a national honorary scientific fraternity for undergraduates, was founded In 1916 and has a membership of 4,000. In 1935 the fraternity was approved as an asso- ciated society by the American Association for the Ad- vancement of Science. Phi chapter at MSC was Installed In 1947. The fraternity issues two annual publications, The Chi Beta Phi Record and the Chi Beta Phi Newsletter. Each year a key is awarded a member of each chapter who has ex- celled in scholarship, leadership and service to the fraternity. Raymond Tanner won the award last year. He later was awarded a fellowship in physics by the Atomic Energy Com- mission. A member must be at least a third-quarter sophomore; must have at least 30 hours of science with an average of at least B. The fraternity is supported by the Departments of Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Mathematics. Recently the chapter placed a Coke machine in Manning tiall as a service to students. Proceeds go toward establish- ing a scientific reading room in the building. Dr. Elmore Holmes and Prof. Robert McGowan are fac- ulty advisers. Other faculty members who belong are Dr. Carl D. Brown, Dr. Elton Fisher, Prof. D. B. Folden, Prof. Jesse Fox, Prof. Grover Hayden, Dr. Carroll Ijams, Dr. H. S. Kaltenborn, Lamar Newport, Miss Elma Roane, Dr. A. S. Rudolph, Prof. L. E. Snyder, Dr. Clarence Underwood and Prof. George Parchman. Arnold Zinck President Lawrence Sill Vice-President Frances Coleman Secretary William L. Brown Treasurer Richard Palmer Historian Robert Cameron William Cole Caesar Garavelli Nowell E. Ledbetter James W. Mosley Walter Thompson Charles Yates Page 81 Students selected last year include, fop row, left to right, Edward Brown, Anne Law, Siesla Mendel and Pauline Rosenberg. Members of the faculty who belong to Phi Beta Kappa include, second row, left to right: Dr. Aaron Boom, Dean Flora Rawls, Dr. H. S. Kaltenborn, Dr. Peter Bannon; Third row: Dr. Mary Frances Gyles, Bradford White, Dr. Daniel C. Sossomon and Dr. Dorothy Seay. ( Liberal trtd rronor ocieu y Faculty members of Phi Beta Kappa, oldest national honorary fraternity, have organized the Liberal Arts Honor Society to recognize outstanding scholarship in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences. An- nually students are elected to membership on basis of scholarship in accordance with standards of Phi Beta Kappa. ( Lambda csDelL a Lambda Delta is an honorary sorority for freshmen women attaining a 3.5 aver- age for two quarters. The purpose of the society is to promote intelligent living and a high standard of learning and to en- courage superior scholastic 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. Top row, left to right: Ann Spears Thomas, Ruchie Webber, Ann Cannon and Louise Gorman. Bottom row: Betty Luti, Anne Seay and Peggy Turner. Page 82 C psilon ■■■; Paul Marsh President Charles Mueller Secretary-Treasurer Henry Wenzler Vice-President Pi Delta Epsilon, national honorary journalism fraternity, was installed on the Memphis State campus in the spring ot 1952. Membership is based on outstanding work on one of the campus publications: The Tiger Ray, weekly news- paper; The DeSoto, annual, or Imagine, literary publication. Members must have completed at least one year ' s work on one or more of these publications and must be either a junior or senior. This year several Memphis State graduates who were in- terested in journalistic activities while attending college became members. They included Bob DeZonia, now direct- ing the public relations program at the college; John Ander- son, with the circulation department of The Memphis Com- mercial-Appeal; Bill Forrester, who travels for the Kappa Alpha Fraternity, and Alvin Fiolmes, flying with the Navy. Faculty advisers are Prof. Fred C. Kendrick and Dr. William H. Taft. Johnny Burns Billy Robinson Charles Cadwel Tommy Rush Jackie Francis Helen Shearon Carl Gruenewald Tommy Staed Hazel Hudgins Tommy Thompson Noel Morris Charles Wilshire Page 83 Members include, left to right, top row: Johnny G. Jones, president; Jimmy Hurt, vice-president; Eleanor Williamson, secretary-treasurer, and Jim McDearman. Second row: Avon Brog, Collins Kill burn, Paige Ratcliff and William Shaw. Jau J appa Aripka ippi T A national honorary speech fraternity, Tau Kappa Alpha organized a chapter at Memphis State on Feb. 18, 1953. The fraternity was started in 1908 by a group of Indiana college orators and debaters in Indianapolis. Members are selected on the basis of outstanding work in the field of speech. A high scholastic average is required. The objective of the fraternity is to encourage and reward outstanding achievement in the field of forensics. iamu csDettu f i Established April 21 , 1950, Gamma Delta chapter of Sigma Delta Pi is the second oldest national honorary society at MSC and its standards rank among the highest. Members and officers include, top row, left to right: Tom Rush, presi- dent; Jane Anderson, vice-president; Mrs. Dorris Beauchamp, and Pat Crawford. Bottom row: Jane McGintry, Mary Ann Sellars, Dorothy Wilson and Mary Heiskell, adviser. Elizabeth McAllen was secretary- treasurer. Students 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 courses. One of the club ' s projects was to sponsor in- formal parties at which students may meet Spanish- speaking people now in Memphis. Spanish movies were also brought to the campus. Sigma Delta Pi was originally organized to foment a wider knowledge of and a greater love for the Hispanic contributions to modern culture; to foster friendly relations and the co-operative spirit between the nations of Hispanic speech and those of English speech; and to reward those who show special attainments and interests. Page 84 u ria04 Page 85 Page 86 (phi $ammoL TUjl Nancy Greenlese President Jewele Ann Millard Vice-President Sylvia McCaleb Vice-President Jane Barcroft Secretary Patsy Simmons Treasurer Janet Thomasson Scribe : Phi Gamma Nu, a national professional sorority in com- merce, was founded at Northwestern University. The objects of the sorority are to bind the members into closer friend- ship and loyalty, to promote high scholarship, to encourage participation in school activities, to uphold the interests in the Alma Mater and to further interest in civic and pro- fessional enterprises. 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 administra- tion subjects and a C average or better in all college work. Rush is held in the fall and the spring. The sorority ob- serves its Founders Day each year with a banquet and holds at least two professional meetings each year with a guest speaker. Colors: Cardinal Red and Gold Flower: Red Rose Date Founded: February 1 7, I924 Flora Atchley Joyce Bonner Barbara Collins Betty Cooper Martha Fry Betty Hamm Jeanie McAlpin Maggie Shanltlin Clara Spencer Virginia Weller Norma Jean Wilkinson Sara Yager Louise Cambron, Honorary Member Carl Magdefrau President William Murphy Treasurer OFFICERS Bobby Pratt Vice-President Sidney Newton Historian Lonnie Moyt Vice-President Bill Burg Social Chairman (DsrficL SiqmcL fii Delta Sigma Pi is a professional fraternity in the field of commerce. Membership in the fraternity is open to all male students who are regularly enrolled in the School of Business Administration and who have a scholastic average of better than C. The Gamma Zeta Chapter celebrated its fifth year on the Memphis State campus this year. In these five years, that have seen many Delta Sigs graduate and enter the business world, we feel that the chapter has added to the knowledge and lives of its members. It is the hope of Delta Sigma Pi that in the next five years Delta Sigma Pi can be of help to Memphis State in attaining university status. During this year the general theme of our professional program has been Job Opportunities and Their Qualifica- tions. This program has consisted of bringing guest speakers to our meetings and taking field tours to the various types of commercial establishments in the Memphis area. The Gamma Zeta Chapter was honored by a visit from Brother Jim Thomson, executive secretary of the fraternity. Another highlight of the year was a field trip to WHBQ-TV . Hank Brint Ray Castle Fred French James North Billy Reed Richard F. Carlson Ben Ducharme John E. Josey Mike Patton Vernon Williamson Page 87 Vet 2. To render assistance to veterans desiring to attend Memphis State College. 3. To form a closer social relationship. 4. To discuss and act on current problems, both local and national. These veterans elected Bill Wood, president; Harold Smythe, vice-president; Susie Heflin, secretary, and Bill Talley, treasurer. During this year the club has set up as No. 1 project the acquiring of an elevator in the Administration building to assist physically impaired students, both civilians and vet- erans, to their classes in a safer manner. A campaign was started in February to raise the needed funds for the new elevator. Support was received from Governor Frank Clement, President Jack Smith, the Veterans Administration, the State Department of Education, the American Legion, and other civic and religious groups. erctnS rctivi itied Several hundred veterans of both World War II and the Korean War play an important role in student activities at Memphis State College. Last year there were some 375 veterans enrolled, including 250 from the Korean War and 125 from the earlier conflict. This figure rose to 380 Korean veterans this year, with 75 from the previous battle. According to college officials, this figure is expected to climb to around 400 Korean vet- erans this coming fall, with some 50 World War II students around. Many of these have joined the Veterans Club of MSC which was organized for these objectives: 1. To provide a closer co-ordination between the vet-r eran, the Veterans Administration and the college. Iff ? 1 I 111 Page 88 if Jf «A li 1 v - S ' - « : -■■■■■-■■. I 111 ft i I MAR ; ?3ii§ ;■■ ■ ■ ... :-. ' :. , : ■ ' ?•■■ KiS jh jwMP mm 5 ftiUM - ■ ' X ' i fet:- ' ■ ' : ■ . ■. ■■ . ' ' But Sir, I ' m only three months behind in my dues! ■a . ■H t Arrabi e5aue ,( t The Arabesque Club is open to all students of Memphis State interested in any form of music. The organization sponsors a scholarship which is pre- sented to a deserving person who desires to major in music. Members also assist as ushers at all the musical activities presented at the college. The major event of the year is the presentation of the opera workshop, a program which includes the presentation of operatic arias by members of the club. Donations received from this workshop are used for the scholarship fund. Members of the club have presented musical programs before many organizations throughout the year. Officers include Wiley Tatum, president; Nancy Coltharp, vice-president Mary Grace Kiser, treasurer; Deloris Kinsolving, secretary, and Bobby Kirk- ham, publicity. Members and faculty advisers join in a regular monthly meeting in the Music Department. Page 90 -Arrtd ( iub Miss McCormack, sponsor, and two members of the club consider a new drawing. The objectives of the Arts Club at Memphis State College are: 1. Bringing together those who are interested in Arts of all kind. 2. Hearing speakers from different groups. Activities during the year included the Pink Tea given in honor of new members early in October. Regular club meetings are conducted with speakers from the faculty and the student body. Refreshments are freguently served at these gatherings. Officers for the year included: Cecil Simpson President Pat Wilkinson Secretary-Treasurer Ann Cannon Student Government Representative Miss Marie McCormack Faculty Sponsor Members of the club gather around pictures to study the subjects, techniques, and similar problems. Page 91 Officers for A.C.E. include, left to right: Nancy Jo Rumble, Vice- president; Mrs. Myrtle Cobb, sponsor; Dorothyann Scott, president; Caroline Holmes, secretary; and Ann Mary Derrick, treasurer. ArSdociation fc Childhood C di tii ucaiion The Association of Childhood Education is an organization on the campus for the benefit of those interested in elemen- tary education. One of the main objectives of the organiza- tion is to work for the education and well-being of children. The club conducts monthly meetings when outside speak- ers are invited to visit and talk with the group. A. C. E. Studies was the central theme for our speakers, some of whom were Miss Nolen, Miss Sebrella and Miss Jameson, the three supervisors from the Board of Education, and Claire O ' Callahan, a former president of A. C. E. now teaching school. A. C. E. social events are not to be forgotten. To start the year, a Coke party was held honoring new members. Following this was a Dutch Treat Dinner. In March a tea was given honoring the Training School teachers and at the April ba nquet new officers were announced. A. C. E. was quite proud of Carolyn Holmes, the club ' s entry in the DeSoto Beauty Revue, for placing in the finalist group. As a project for the year, A. C. E. sponsored Boys Town. At Christmas a large box of toys, games and books was taken to the boys. Members gather in the School of Education to discuss regularly some of the problems facing young prospective teachers. Page 92 A mencan (chemical c clet y The Chemistry Club was organized and chartered by the Student Government during the Spring Quarter in 1953. It received its Student Affiliate Charter from the American Chemical Society during the Fall Quarter in 1953. The faculty adviser is Dr. Elmore Holmes, who is also president of the Memphis Section of the American Chemical Society. This club was organized to further the interest in chem- istry and its associated fields among the students at Mem- phis State. The Student Affiliate Section meets monthly with the local section of the A. C. S. at which meetings there are usually lectures from nationally prominent personalities in the field of chemistry. Any student at M. S. C. so interested in chemistry is eligible to join the group. President of the Society is Gene Ledbetter; vice-president is Joe Rose, and secretary-treasurer is Patricia Moore. Page 93 Officers include Pat Moore, president, at left, and Ann Fowler, secretary-treasurer. Joe Womick, standing, is Student Government representative, Absent at the time was Jerry Crum, vice-president. (l3loioan ( tub m The Biology Club was chartered by the Memphis State College Student Government during the winter quarter of 1954. The purpose of the Biology Club is to stimulate interest through visiting speakers and informal discussions. The meetings also give the faculty and students an opportunity to meet socially. Membership in the club is opened to all students inter- ested in biology. Dr. Carl Dee Brown is the faculty adviser. Members gather in one of the classrooms to pose for their group pictures. Page 94 s ub L lub The Cub Club at Memphis State handles the decorations for the college athletic events, stressing football and basketball contests. The members also joined in decorating several special events, such as banquets, during the year. The club also awards two trophies each year to the best sorority and best fraternity display during Homecoming. Pep rallies are sponsored by the club as well as other events to stimulate more student interest in college events. Louis Dickinson President Hervey Aycock Vice-President Ben Hatcher Treasurer Barbara Creamer Secretary First Row, left to right: Barbara Beatty, Rod Cameron, J. B. Cobb, Franklin Craft, Glenn Crosby, Judy Doddridge and Bob Dungan. Second row: Jenny Lynn Harpster, Marvin Hopper, Norma Jean Petty, Jerry Martin, Paul McReynolds, John Pickett and Peggy Sue Roberson. Third row: Mary Sanidas, Gary Sullins, Sylvia Sullivant, Bob Vollmer and Mary Lou Wallace. ' age ?5 a jerman s lub The Deutscher Verein was organized in January, 1954, for the following purposes: To create interest in the German language. To improve the linguistic ability and to allow for extra- curricular expression of the members. To provide the members with an understanding of German background and culture. Slides, movies and interesting speakers form a nucleus for the regular monthly meetings. Informal social events are also a part of the club ' s activities. The club has bought German records, plays, songs and other items beneficial to the department. Dr. C. H. Linden is the club sponsor. Memberhip is open to all students and faculty members who are interested. Officers of the club include: Hubert Dellinger, Jr., President; Rosa Waller, Vice-President; Carolyn Dellinger, Secretary; Pat Wilkerson, Treasurer. Page 96 LuirlS ' LJ onnuor lit y Council Mynder ' s Hall, which operates under a student govern- ment system, was governed this year by Martha Ann Ward, president; Peggy Wilkinson, vice-president, and a council, which was elected by dormitory girls. Members of this coun- cil included Janie Fisher, Iva Carol Smith, Peggy Jane Miller, Ann Tatum, Rushelle Hood, Bettye Cooper, Carlene Wilson, Theresa Rainey, Peggy Turner, Barbara Risty, Diana Diggs, Ellis Hayden and Virginia Fare. The dormitory, having placed in all athletic events last year, is always considered one of the top contenders for the intramural sports trophy. This year the girls combined their traditional Christmas Party and Freshmen Stunt Night into one affair. It was on this occasion that they donated toys, as their annual philan- thropic project, to the Baptist Children ' s Home on High- way 70. Members of the council in the fall included, left to right, Marlyn Percer, Peggy Wilkinson, Patsy Simmons, Mary Grace Keiser, Martha Ann Ward, Ann Tatum, Barbara Agee, Betty Cooper and Mary Ann Bradshaw. Page 97 Officers include Dorothy Mallick, Tommy Graham and Bill Shaw rridtoru rSSociation j The History Association of Memphis State College was organized and given its charter in October, 1953. Its pur- pose was to stimulate an interest in history, aid in the growth of the college and provide an opportunity for academic ex- pression and fellowship among students interested in history. Officers were elected for the 1953-54 school year at the association ' s first meeting in September. They included Tommy Graham, president; Bill Shaw, vice-president; Dor- othy Mallick, secretary, and Paul Hess, treasurer. The association was active in the J. P. Young Lectures, serving as hosts to Dr. Claude G. Bowers, the visiting lec- turer. A tea was given by the group in his honor. Meetings of the History Association have been devoted to discussions on matters of timely and public interests. A group of members, together with professors from the History Department, gather for a regular meeting. Page 98 rndustrlal rrts ( lub Officers of the club include: Tom Sawner President Jim Hammond Vice-president Bill Robinson Secretary Lynn Orr Treasurer The Industrial Arts Club plays an important part in both the field of education and in college life. It provides an opportunity for the investigation and practice of ideas, techniques for student teachers in the field of industrial arts. The shops are open one night a week for students to work on projects in metal, wood, drafting or ceramics. Through field trips members learn what part the different arts play in the industrial field. These trips have included the Ford Motor Co., Firestone Rubber Co. and Layne- Bowler. Recently a Dickinson, 22-cubic-foot kiln was added to the ceramic shop. This is one of the largest kilns known to exist in this part of the country. It is expected to make MSC a research center in ceramics. To top off a well-rounded education the clubs ' social cal- endar this year included a barbeque and dance in the fall and a dinner-dance in the winter. The club also welcomed Dr. Bascom Story, director of the School of Education, and Dr. Edward Noyes of the History Department as the club ' s first honorary members. Page 99 From left to right: Carolyn Hull, Miss Alma Whitaker, Elerine Robbins and Alyene Carrowan. Jsoka 1 1 ih ewam Privileges and obligations of the Home Eco- nomics Club of Memphis State College serve a dual purpose: The first is to bind home economics students together while they are in school, give them knowledge and practice in self-initiated group work, provide them with a true vision of home economics and offer an opportunity for friendship between students and faculty. The second purpose is to prepare one for a better life after schooling is over and to help them to contribute more as citizens of their present community and their future world. The club held its annual dinner party March 9, 1954, in the dming room of the home economics department. Members prepared and served the food to their guests. Sponsors for the club are Miss Alma Whitaker, Miss Bess hienderson and Mrs. Lola Sands. In picture at left, the officers look over some of the new equipment. They include, left to right, Janice Sloan, secre- tary; Shirley Petty, treasurer; Lucille Jamison, vice-president; Bonnie Shepard, president, and Janie Fisher, vice- president. In picture at right, Miss Bess Henderson, in center, looks on as Marion Crump, Dixie Busby, Barbara Williams and Mrs. Lada Sands check some new items. Page 100 w cu The M Club is mainly composed of students taking an active part in the intercollegiate contests at Memphis State. Their main objective is to maintain a library in order to further scholastic aptitude and to foster good sportsman- ship among their fellowmen. Among the imoortant events are the promotion of better alumni-student relationship and the presentation and culmination of the year ' s activities with the annual Blue and Gray Spring Game. Members include C. C. Rogers, Steve Kinzalow, Ear! Billings, Robert Patterson, Frosty Arnold, Bill McClain, James Markelonis, Robert Ford, James Cole, Ferris Wing, Bill Sims, Hugh Hathcock, Carleton Henley, John Stanek, Frank Mayer, Paul Bruno, Ollie Keller, Jerry Ward, Will Renfro, Joe Clayton, Tom Twitty, Jack Jones, Robert Henderson, Freddie Williamson, Jerry Barber, Oscar Thomas, Carl Young, Glenn Essary, Jerry Christopher, Dale Overton (Manager) , Floyd Taylor, Ned Suttle, John Polsgrove, Jerry Buckaloo (Man- ager), Bill Williams (Trainer), Billy Russell, Andy Nelson, Cotton Clifford, Don Winn, Ken Caldwell, Millard Davis, Elmo Fortner, Wayne Wilson and Hoover Scott. Officers for the M Club include James Cole, president; Bill McClain, vice-president; Robert Ford, secretary-treasurer, and Coach Oscar Buchanan, adviser. Page 101 Officers of the Math Club include, left to right, Cliff Thompson, vice- president; Frances Coleman, secretary and treasurer, and Joe Rose, president. Walk CU The purpose of the Mathematics Club at Mem- phis State College is to stimulate an interest in mathematics and to promote an interest in mathe- matical research. The Math Club provides instruc- tion in mathematical topics not covered in normal classroom programs and attempts to furnish voca- tional guidance to students majoring in mathematics. The club also provides an opportunity for stu- dents with a common interest in mathematics to meet each other socially. The Club was chartered in the fall of 1947. Prof. Larry Potter is the faculty sponsor. Members include, left to right, front row, Frances Coleman, Caredine Williams, Mary Ann Baker and Cliff Thompson. Second row, left to right, Joe Rose, Billy Dillard and Prof. Larry Potter. Page 102 IfUm Sbanc, CU The Modern Dance Club is composed of students inter- ested in furthering their skill, knowledge and appreciation of the dance as an art. Tryouts are given at the beginning of each quarter and selected on their merit by a voting of active members. Ruchie Webber is president of the group. Other officers include Joan Smith, vice-president; Betty Kinsolving, secre- tary-treasurer, and Iva Carol Smith, reporter. Proiects of the club are to attend concerts and lectures and participate in programs for members. The major project of the year is the presentation of the Spring Dance recital, given the night of May Day. Other members include Carol Henson, Mary Ann Baker, Faye Todd, Jere Joyner, Wayne Davis, Randall hTindman, Eugene Gill, Betty Mothershed. Mrs. Loretta Floyd is the club sponsor. In front, kneeling, Faye Todd; Standing, left to right: Mary Ann Baker, Randy Hindman, Iva Carol Smith and Jere Joyner, Upper left, top row, nearest to camera, front row: Joan Smith and Betty Mothershed; In white shirt, Ruchie Webber and Wayne Davis. In back, Carolyn Henson, Iva Carol Smith, Faye Todd, Randy Hindman, Jere Joyner and Mary Ann Baker. Upper right, Wayne Davis and Joan Smith. In lower row, left to right: Wayne Davis, Ruchie Webber, Betty Mothershed, Carolyn Henson and Wayne Davis. Page 103 Officers include, left to right, Hazel Forrester, treasurer; Steve Kinza- low, president, and Lucille Jamison, girls ' program chairman. Other officers not pictured include Markelonis, boys ' program chairman; Pat Patterson, vice-president, and lone Flint, secretary. f kusicai C clucation The Physical Education Majors ' Club, an affiliate of the American Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation, is open to all students majoring or minoring in physical education. Among the projects of the club this school year were an all-student square dance and decoration of the club ' s lounge. The club sent two representatives, Steve Kinzalow and Donna Newman, to Biloxi, Mississippi, for the Southern District convention of the AAHPER in February. In May, members enjoyed the club ' s annual week end outing at Chickasaw State Park. Our advisers are Miss Roane, Mrs. Floyd and Miss McMillan. Members gather at one of the regular meetings to have their picturo; taken. Faculty sponsors for the club are Miss Elma Roane, Miss Polly McMillan and Mrs. Loretta Floyd. Page 704 I Sucnoioau L iub n Officers include, seated, left to right: Wesley Johnson, president; and Collins Killburn, treasurer. Standing, left to right, are Jimmy Cason, historian; Prof. George R. Soika, Dr. Holger W. Andersen and Dr. James C. Crumbaugh, sponsors; Miss Patsy Hines, secretary; and Donovan Compton, vice-president. The Psychology Club was organized in the fall of 1948 and has been growing steadily since. The purpose of the club is to promote interest in the field of psychology through programs and reports dealing with contemporary problems in psychology. The club is fortunate in having available many local psychologists who provide interesting and informative pro- gram in such areas as clinical, industrial, counseling and military psychology. In February, 1954, the club formally installed the Mem- phis State College Chapter of Psi Chi, the national honorary psychological society, and initiated thirty members. Work to get this Psi Chi chapter was started in 1951. Memphis State is the second chapter to be installed in Tennessee. Members gather on the steps in the Administration Building following one of the night sessions. Page 705 Officers include, left to right: Agnes Ann Moore, treasurer; Carlton McFarland, president; Johnny Skinner, vice-president, and Eleanor Williamson, secretary. och and uOudhin The Sock and Buskin Club has as its aims the promotion of and the study of drama. The membership is composed of students interested in participating in college dramatics, either as an actor or production crew member. The Club holds regular monthly meetings at which time members dis- cuss various phases of drama. Members have recently taken upon themselves the task of finishing a clubroom to be called The Green Room. The room will serve as a gathering place and headquarters for members and others interested in dramatics. First row, left to right: Eleanor Williamson, Peggy Claypool, Mary Elizabeth Carlton and Judy Livingston. Second row: Mike Long, Tootsie Dawson, Agnes Ann Moore, Johnny Skinner and Dorothy Fisher. Third row: Jimmy Hurt and Allan Bates. Social  3 ub cience The Social Science Club has endeavored to closer unite students and faculty interest in geography, sociology, political science and economics. Outside speakers were brought to the campus to present students a clearer picture of life from a liberal- educated viewpoint. Dorothy Mallick President Jack Holt Vice-President Barbara Burdette Sec.-Treas. Page 106 ifc) ■? f i 1 Jf-£tjr i J pi •SKi ; ' S88B ,fa t ' THINK on these things Such was the theme for the annual Religious Emphasis Week conducted at Memphis State Feb. 21-25, 1954. The program urged that all think of true . . . honest . . . just . . . pure . . . lovely . . . good report. The week ' s activities opened on Sunday with the visiting speakers appearing at St. Luke ' s Methodist Church, at Bellevue Baptist Church, Buntyn Presbyterian Church, Sec- ond Presbyterian Church and Prescott Memorial Baptist Church. Throughout the week special breakfast programs were held in the MSC cafeteria, followed by periods of medita- tion with students, faculty members and visitors participat- ing. Special mass was held at St. Anne ' s Catholic Church. The three principal assembly talks were given by Rabbi William B. Silverman of Nashville, Brother Levian Thomas of Memphis, and the Rev. A. William Beasley of Louisville, Ky. And in each case students turned out in large numbers to crowd the auditorium to join with others and to THINK on religious topics. Discussion periods were held in sorority and fraternity rooms throughout Religious Emphasis Week with visiting pastors and Christian leaders taking part. Many classes were given an opportunity to hear the visitors. Bull sessions were conducted with the theme of Think on These Things directing the discussions. In charge of the steering committee for the week was Prof. J. W. Fox, chairman of Religious Activities Com- mittee. He was assisted by Avron Brog, Jewish Group; Pat The Steering Committee for Religious Emphasis Week included the following: Seated, left to right: Mary Ann Sellers, secretary; Pat Craw- ford, co-chairman; David White, treasurer; Daphne McCord, student work. Standing are members of the Council. From left to right, they include Prof. J. W. Fox, chairman of the Religious Activities Committee; Bob Source, Erica Greenbaum, treasurer; Mitzie Dews; David Clarke; Pat Campbell, president; Hobbie Luttrell, secretary; Helen Singleton; Loy Lilley, vice-president. Page 108 Crawford and Collins Kllburn, Protestant, and Hobby Luttrell, Catholic. Other committee leaders who directed the many phases of the well-thought-out and executed program included: Publicity, Cecil Simpson; Finance, Charles Plesofsky; As- sembly, Hobby Luttrell; Arrangements, Connie Gosheff; Classrooms, Tommy Rush; Book Display, Patsy Womble; Breakfast, Ann latum; Retreat, Dick Ward; Organized House, Loy Lilley and Martha Ann Ward; Worship, Helen Singleton; Hospitality, Charlotte Young; Seminar, Jerry Burkett, and Faculty, Dr. Elmore Holmes. These leaders were in turn assisted by dozens of students and faculty members. Truly the students turned their minds to THINK on religious themes. [ eliai 9 louS C mphctdis WeeL Page 109 . (7J aptist student Ult T nion The Baptist Student Union is composed of all Baptist students on the Memphis State campus. The primary purpose of the organization is to bring the college student to the church. Activities of the B. S. U. include a daily devotional serv- ice at the Prescott Baptist Church which adjoins the campus; a Thanksgiving Breakfast for all foreign students; mission activities on the week end in Negro churches, and numerous religious retreats and socials. Miss Helen Singleton served as president for the 1953-54 school year. Officers include Helen Singleton, president, and Betty Jo Metheny, first vice-president. Bottom row, left, Nina May- field, second vice-president, and Joy Scott, third vice-presi- dent. Members gather at one of the regular meetings held during the year and pose for the DeSoto photographer. Page 110 Jackie Francis President OFFICERS Jim McDearmon Vice-President Marlyn Percer Sec.-Treas. ( anterburu i lub ¥ Students attending Memphis State who belong to the Episcopal Church join in fellowship at regular monthly supper meetings of the Canterbury Club. These sessions are held at St. John ' s Episcopal Church and are followed the next morning by the Corporate Communion Service. Varied programs are presented and business is transacted at these gatherings after a supper session. Several members of the chapter attended the state con- vention of Canterbury Club members held at De Boise Conference Center at Monteagle, Tenn., including Jackie Francis, Eleanor Harper, Dr. Dorothy Seay and Dr. D. C. Sossomon. Sponsors this year were Dr. Mary Frances Gyles and Dr. Sossomon. Members gather at one of the regular monthly meetings and enjoy a good dinner. Page 111 Officers for DSF include Tom Blake, seated, president; Bobby Jack Fishman, treasurer; Annabelle Rorax, secretary; Joyce Olson, chaplain; Jane Barcroft, vice-president, and Bill Trotter, publicity chairman. eJjiscipieS student rellowshl T The Disciples Student Fellowship is a national student organization sponsored by the Disciples of Christ. Its purpose is to foster the Christian Way of Life on college campuses. 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, including the annual Reli- gious Week event. Attending a regular meeting in the Home Economics Department room are, seated on floor, Jane Barcroft, Rachel Maddox and Isabelle Rores. Seated, left to right, are Tom Blake, Ray Henderson, Bob Glover, who is assistant minister of education at Lindenwood Christian Church and one of the club ' s sponsors, Joyce Olson, Miss Bess Hen- derson, and Mary Grace Kiser. Standing is Billy Trotter. Page 112 r4iliei The Memphis State chapter of the international Hillel Society was founded in October, 1953, and now has a mem- bership of 40. This is the first such organization to represent the Jewish students at MSC. The main objective of the Hillel Society is to function as a link between the Jewish student and his religion. In- cluded on the group ' s program are athletic, social, cultural, community service, as well as religious activities. During the few months Hillel has existed on the campus the organization has given successful parties at Rugged Acres Lodge and at the homes of several members. The chapter sponsored Sabbath services in Memphis synagogues and temples and many of the members participated in a ward party for veterans at Kennedy Veterans Hospital. Dr. Miller spoke to the group in December as part of the cultural program. In connection with Religious Emphasis Week, Hillel invited Rabbi William B. Silverman of Nash- ville to speak at the opening assembly and several Memphis rabbis to talk in the seminars. Elected in February were Avron Slatsky, president; How- ard Greenberg, vice-president; Bette Evensky, secretary; Werner Berg, treasurer; Herbert Blumen, parliamentarian and Harold Berg, sergeant-at-arms. Officers of the group were elected in the fall and include, left to right: Charles Plesopsky, treasurer; Bette Evensky, reporter; Avron Brog, president; Judy W iner, recording secretary; Avron Slutsky, vice-president; Rosalyn Rosenbloom, corresponding secretary; Harold Berg, parliamentarian, and Howard Greenberg, sergeant-at-arms. Page 113 n ewman ( lub Presiding at a regular meeting is Elmer Kurras, president. He is assisted by Faye Todd, secretary, at lefi, and Jeanne Luttrell, vice- president, at right. The Newman Club has as its purpose the task of partially providing the religious training and atmos- phere that is lost to Catholics attending a state school Activities for the year included a Bar-B-Q supper at St. Ann ' s Church in September to introduce freshmen Catholics to the Newman Club. In No- vember a formal induction of the MSC Newman Club by members of the Vanderbilt Newman Club was given at St. Joseph ' s Nursing Home, following a supper at Holy Name Church in honor of the visitors from Nashville. During December, members collected money, food and clothes for Blessed Martin House, a Cath- olic orphanage for Negro children. Other programs included a series of Wednesday meetings and Sunday evening sessions. Speakers were heard during the week-day programs while the Sunday meetings were mainly social get-togethers. Members joined in Religious Emphasis Week ac- tivities, joining in mass daily. Brother Thomas from C. B. C. was one of the speakers in the auditorium programs while Father O ' Keefe of Irontown, Mo., and Sister Leo Marie of Siena College joined in the seminars. A book display was arranged by the Newman Club to show the publications of interest to Catholics. Members gather regularly at the College to hear program: and discuss topics of interest to Catholic students. Miss Marie McCormack, at extreme left, serves as faculty adviser. Page 114 We 5 tminS ter reiiowskl P Presbyterian Students attending Memphis State join together in the Westminster Fellowship and carry on a busy year of religious, social and educa- tional activities. Once a week the club met for an early morning Bible study session, usually followed by coffee and doughnuts. Once monthly classes were held to discuss Presbyterian beliefs and doc- trines. The Fellowship honored new students at a foot- ball party in the fall. During the year the group also worked with a mother and six children, who were in needy circumstances. In the spring the council members held their annual retreat when plans were made for the rest of the year and the next fall. The entire group participated in Religious Emphasis Week in Febru- ary. The annual spring synod retreat was held at Chickasaw State Park with members of the MSC chapter attending. Seated, left to right: Nancy Kincaid, treasurer; Mitzi Dews, vice-president; and Daphne McCord, religious director. Standing, left to right: Trav Read, secretary; Joe Moss, president, and David White, vice-president. Members of Westminster Fellowship gather for a dinner-meeting at the Buntyn Presbyterian Church, which is only a few blocks away from the Memphis State campus. Page 11S Officers include Pat Hayes, president, seated; Peggy Dinwittie, left, secretary; David Clarke, vice-president, and Barbara Agee, treasurer. JC oinonia ( lub The purpose of the Koinonia Club is to provide an organization for all students who are members of the Church of Christ and who may have a chance at Memphis State to become better acquainted with each other and join in church activities. The club has one regular meeting each month and has a devotional period each week with a guest speaker. It also has at least one party each quarter. Several worthwhile projects were carried out by club members throughout the school year. Mem- bers also participated in the Religious Emphasis Week program. Sponsors of the organization are Prof. Jesse W . Fox, Dr. R. W. Johnson, Prof. Paul Sisco and Mrs. Elna McBride. Attending one of the regular meetings this year were, first row, left to right: Gladys Sisco, LaVerne Littlejohn, Hazel Forrester, Joy Allred and Barbara Dukes. Second row: Dot Hagy, Peggy Welch, Laura McManus, Mary Alice Phillips and Sylvia Church. Standing, left to right: Prof. Paul Sisco, Barbara Agee, David Clarke, Pat Hayes, Peggy Dinwittie and Dr. R. W. Johnson. Page 116 Officers include, left to right: Charles Jung, treasurer; Miss Sheila Aden, adviser; Lo Lilloy, president; Ann Seay and Mary Ann Sellars, vice-presidents. Marti Moss is secretary. l i edieu roundat i ion The Freshman Orientation banquet was attended by some 125 students. The Wesley Foundation hay ride this year was great tun. Four members attended the Fifth Annual National Methodist Students Movement Conference at the University of Kansas. Dinner meetings have been interesting throughout the year — a series of speakers, honor system discussions and book reviews. These have been presented in most enjoyable fashion following dinners held at St. Luke ' s Methodist Church. The worship programs have been inspiring . . . retreats and Religious Emphasis Week were inspiring highlights . . . the comic character party was a winter quarter highlight . . . Representatives went to the Student Christian Conference in Nashville, the State Student Methodist Student Movement Retreat at Bethany Hills and in June a group will attend the Regional Methodist Student Movement at Lake Junaluska. All are invited to come and join this fellowship composed of students who are members of the Methodist Church. Twice each month members of the Wesley Foundation gather at St. Luke ' s Methodist Church for food and fellowship. Here members attending group around the dinner tables for an informal picture. Page 117 u Wo una v women J Officers for YWCA include, left to right: Betty McCormack, treasurer; Hazel Forrester, vice-president; Lucille Jamison, president; Mitzi Dews, chaplain, and Janelle Spencer, secretary. A tan lath ddociauon Members of the Memphis State YWCA unite in the desire to realize full and creative life through a growing knowledge of God. Members determine to have a part in making this life possible for all people. In this task, the YWCA seeks to understand Jesus and to follow Him. Under the counseling of Dr. Dorothy Seay, members have en- deavored through the year ' s activities to realize this desire. The first program was the writing of letters of welcome to the Women Transfers in August. Mitzi Dews was in charge of the Coke party at which they met Miss Flora Rawls, who was also on the State YWCA Board of Directors. Members put on a tumbling act under the direction of Miss Polly McMillan at the Crippled Children ' s Hospital and served cookies made at the February party. Patients at Kennedy also enjoyed this program featuring clowns Johnnie Lane, Hazel Forrester and Mitzi Dews, although the real star is Betty Vaughn. Members participated in all intramural sports, winning first in volleyball and placing close to the top in the other tournaments. The annual outing of the spring quarter was held at Jamison ' s Lake at Raleigh. Members get together and pose for the DeSoto Photographer who interrupted a meeting during the winter quarter. Page 118 I Mi ■ ' ■ ' ■ All right men, let ' s blast off! i mm Lt. Col. Rudolph L. Renker Commanding Officer Memphis State can again be proud of its good looking, well-organized, well-drilled Air Force ROTC wing in the 1953-54 school year. Fall enrollment this year dropped slightly from last year with the count at 718 cadets. The cadet wing continued to run efficiently with seven squadrons. Three classrooms were added to give additional room and better operation. The ROTC staff consisted of six officers and six airmen. srir J i orce 3 eSepve icepS • • painin f £ opdS W; The Arnold Air Society initiated 22 men into its ranks in the winter quarter. Initiation was held at the Officer ' s Club at the local air base with dinner and dancing follow- ing. The society again sponsored the annual Military Ball on March 1 in the Continental Ballroom of the Peabody Hotel which was a big success. Cadets Crea and Moore were selected as delegates to the Arnold Air Conclave held at Omaha. The rifle team ' s win streak has reached 43 straight, 26 last year and 17 so far this year. This is quite a feat against such formidable foes as the universities of Alabama, Kentucky, Miami, Connecticut, and many more. 45 seniors will complete ROTC in 1954 with hopes for the coveted second lieutenants commissions. Practically 100% of the Junior Class cadets are flying trainees with Col. Renker and Capts. Loob and Vickery giving orientation flights to the cadets. A link trainer was installed in the AFROTC library which has proven to be of much interest to cadets in learning flying principles. Summer camp for 45 cadets at Greenville and Alexandria Air Force Bases was a memorable experience for all con- cerned. All in all, this past year has shown progress and activity in all phases with a promise of a bright future. Officers who serve as instructors for the students include, left to right: Major Emmett L. Brasseux, Captain Frank A. Loob, Captain John G. Duke, Captain Louis H. Kaiser, Captain William W. Vickery and Major Walter S. Merritt. Enlisted personnel assigned to the MSC unit include, left to right: Master Sgt. Rawdon Brown, Master Sgt. Joseph R. Norwood, Master Sgt. Reynold C. Johnston, Tech. Sgt. Richard C. Campany, Staff Sgt. Luther J. Wiggins and Master Sgt. Joseph Shuckrow. Page 720 i m ijrr ,l ROTC Wing Staff First row: Col. Oscar Thomas and Lt. Col. Joe Allen. In second row, left to right: Majors Robert Pruitt, Don Rhoads, William Satterfield, Dub Hale and James Holcomb. In back row, Sgt. James Myers and Sgt. William Simpson. ROTC Group Staffs In picture at left are staff personnel of Group One, including Major Ken Crea, Capt. John Burns and Capt. Carlton McFarland on the first row, and Sgt. Henry Nail and Sgt. Tommy Sawner in the back row. In picture at right are staff personnel of Group Two, including Major Jerry Ward, Capt. Berl Garey and Capt. Carl Magdefrau on the first row, and Sgt. Bob Spencer and Sgt. Bob Young in back. ROTC Squadron Commanders Along the front row are Lt. Col. Boyd Wade, A ; Lt. Col. Bob Patterson, B ; Lt. Col. Maurice Kilpatrick, C , and Lt. Col. Morton Gold, D. In back row, left to right, and Lt. Col. Paul Bruno, E ; Lt. Col. Bob Mitchell F ; and Lt. Col. Stanley Dillard, G. Page 121 Page 122 SQUADRON A — Lt. Cot. Boyd Wade, commander. SQUADRON B — Lt. Col. Bob Patterson, commander. SQUADRON C — Lt. Col. Maurice Kilpatrick, commander. SQUADRON D — Lt. Col. Morton Gold, commander. SQUADRON E — Lt. Col. Paul Bruno, commander. SQUADRON F — Lt. Col. Bob Mitchell, commander. Page 123 SQUADRON G — Lt. Col. Stanley Dillard, commander. ■w ft ft Rifle Team Memphis State ' s high-flying ROTC rifle team continued to add glory to the record it set in 1952-53 school year when it went through the entire season without losing a single match in regular competition. Through the Winter Quarter this year the team continued to mark up victory after victory, knocking off some of the best known schools in the nation. HHHf ■■ ■Willi ■ ' . ■■ ' ■. ' . ■$:i yJ ' W:- - : - ' , : ' ■ : ' ■ ' : ' ■ . -i, -. m .-m-s. ,_i . First row, lett to right: Kent Crea, Carol Johnson, Curtiss D. Moore, Baxter Turnage, Henry Jacobs, Jr., Ernest Huey, James Lawrence and Ordie King. Second row: Maurice Kilpatrick, Paul Colbert, Frank Dawson, Edmond Ryan, George Neal, James Hopps and Lloyd Freeman. ■ Page 124 Trnold Tir c m ocieti y The Arnold Air Society was conceived during the spring and summer of 1947. The first efforts for the organization were made by assistant professors of military science and tactics at the University of Cincinnati. During the summer camp of 1947 a group of interested Air Force R01 C Cadets had discussed the possibilities of such an organization and then presented their ideas to Captain Nollkamper, who had been appointed adviser to the Society. Captain Nollkamper, who was teaching MS T at the University of Cincinnati, wasted no time in drawing ■ ' i Officers of the Air Society Members oT the Arnold Air Society pose in front of the ROTC Building. up what he felt would be a feasible constitution, basing it on the original concepts that this organization would be even- tually nationalized. In October, 1947, a committee of cadets met to take the proposed constitution under advise- ment and make such changes as were required for campus recognition at Cincinnati. The ensuing months until Decem- ber were spent in making by-laws and forming a suitable ritual. In December, 1947, the name Arnold Society of Air Cadets was adopted. General hi. hi. Arnold granted the Society the honor of using his name. Later the name was changed to Arnold Air Society. In 1949 the Society was expanded with 20 Squadrons chartered. This marked the beginning of a growth that has expanded to 147 active squadrons today. During this period the Arnold Air Society was officially recognized by the Air Force and received much assistance from the Air Force Association. The squadron at Memphis State College was activated in January, 1952, shortly after the school was granted a cadet corps. At the present time the Brig. Gen. Everett R. Cook Squadron, as the local unit is known, has 51 members. Membership in the Society is composed of outstanding ad- vanced cadets. The requirements for membership include a high academic standing in both the general college and in the military subjects, and an outstanding leadership poten- tial as a future Air Force officer. Officers this year are Lt. Col. Alston Wade, commander; Major Jim Holcomb, executive officer; Captain Caril Mag- defrau, adjutant recorder; Major Kent Crea, treasurer; Major Donald Rhoads, operations officer, and Captain Carl- ion McFarland, public information officer. Big Wheels of the Air Society and some assistants meet to plan the big Military Ball. ROTC Activities Boys away during -the summer camp period find out more about the operations of the plane. Marching in the Victory Day parade, the ROTC cadets from Memphis State put on a good show. Six cadets are cited as being outstanding and receive congratulations from the CO. while Dean Robison looks on. The cadets look sharp as they pass the reviewing stand during the Victory Day parade. You can go crazy looking, but you can ' t find a boy out of step. Page 126 ' . ' y t tap ' ' Sfc Us Good, clean fun at initiation ■ I f. f t ■ I 10® (panhsdlsmk QouncxL The Panhellenic Council, composed of represent- atives from each sorority, has as its purpose the promotion of friendly relations among the national Greek-letter groups. This representative body also regulates all rushing procedures during the fall and spring rush seasons. The Memphis State Panhellenic Council was hon- ored this year when it was recognized by the Na- tional Panhellenic Conference as one of the twelve most outstanding college groups in the nation. The annual Spring Workshop, which serves as the culmination of the Council ' s program, directs an increased realization toward the real values of sorority life. At this time each year a silver tray is presented to the sorority maintaining the highest scholastic average for the year. Julia Goode Alpha Delta Pi President Mary Katherine Baxter Alpha Gamma Delta Secretary Jane Anderson Phi Mu Vice-President Bonnie Shepard Sigma Kappa Treasurer Top row, left to right: Gwendy Britt, Alpha Delta Pi; Ann Brooks, Phi Mu; Pat Campbell, Alpha Delta Pi; Norma Coda, Alpha Xi Delta; Betty Duffel, Alpha Gamma Delta; Imogene Gordon, Delta Zeta. Second row: Betty Lewis, Alpha Xi Delta; June Martin, Sigma Kappa; Bette Jo Reding, Sigma Kappa; Ann Spears Thomas, Delta Zeta; Martha Ann Ward, Phi Mu; and Charlotte Young, Alpha Gamma Delta. Page 129 alpha. QsdicL fil Fall quarter of 1953 brought a beautifully-redecorated sorority room to Gamma Eta Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi. Soon we were in the whirl of our festive rush parties, Moulin Rouge, A D PiRate and our traditional Wish- ing Well Tea, climaxed by the pledging of twenty-five girls. Next on the calendar were an outing at the Collierville VFW Lodge, honoring new pledges; a slumber party at Jo Ann Wade ' s; a Christmas party, and a party when pledges entertained members with an informal bridge party. One of the chapter ' s philanthropic activities was the adoption of little Barbara Davis from the Porter Leath Home. Each week-end she was entertained by members and pledges and throughout the vear she was showered with gifts. The event, , months of the school year found Alpha Delta Pi leading sororities in fall quarter scholarship and engaging in a successful intramural program. Janelle Brower was elected Freshman class secretary; Pat Wilkinson placed as alternate in the Maid of Cotton contest; Dottie Leach won first alternate to the Freshman Queen; Barbara Creamer was crowned Miss Fabulous; Caroline Holmes was chosen a mem- ber of the DeSoto Beauty Revue Court, and Pat Campbell was president of the Student Religious Council. Outstanding honors were bestowed upon Pat Campbell, elected Miss Memphis State, and Julia Goode, Typical co-ed, Pat Campbell, Mary Epiing, Julia Goode and Barbara Ham- ner were elected to Who ' s Who. March issued in two of the biggest events. New officers were presented at the Violet Ball March 6. And on March 20-21 the chapter was hostess to members and alumnae of the other three chapters in the Delta Province on State Day at the Peabody. Spring quarter found members busily making plans for swimming and week-end parties and a visit to Pickwick. OFFICERS Top row, left to right: Pat Campbell, president; Mary Epting, vice-president; Julia Soode, recording secretary. Second row: Nancy Tycer, corresponding secretary; Pat Wilkinson, treasurer; Ann Seay, registrar. Third row: Nancy Kincaid, reporter-historian; Pat Hewlett, guard; Caroline Holmes, chaplain. Colors: Blue and White Flower: Violet Date Founded: May I 5, I 85 I M Page 130 First row, left to right: Barbara Abernathy, Lois Adkins, Nancy Almy, Swendy Britt, Janelle Brower and Dixie Busby. Second row: Barbara Creamer, Joan Creamer, Marion Crump, Diana Diggs, Peg Fellman and Carolyn Gore. Third row: Barbara Hamner, Zoe Harrison, Carol Hartsfield, Carolyn Hewlett, Shirley Holland and Sarah Hornsby. Fourth row: Peggy Kallaher, Dottie Leech, Ann Lippitt, Fredda Lynch, Sanda Maddox and Aurelia Manning. Fifth row: Carolyn McDaris, Dottie Parker, Judy Parker, Nancy Patterson, Sybil Pearson, Susan Roberts and Jean Stockdale. Sixth row: Ann Thomp- son, Dot Thompson, Jo Ann Wade, Mary Lou Wallace, Shirley Willoughby, Norma Wright and Joy Yarbrough. CUphjoL (DsdbcL (pi Page 131 The year of 1953-54 has been an eventful one for Gamma Zeta chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta. During rush season, 23 girls were pledged following such parties as the Creole Coffee at the home of Mrs. J. Everett Pidgeon, the Chinese Party and the traditional Holiday Inn. On the heels of rush came the weeks of practicing for the All-Sing. The greatest thrill of the year was our winning this event for the fifth consecutive year with our presenta- tion of an Irving Berlin medley. The Alpha Gams have not been too busy to take an ac- tive part in campus affairs. Mary Sanidas was crowned De- Soto Beauty Queen a month following her selection as MSC Maid of Cotton. Jackie Ezell was named first alternate in the Beauty Revue and Frances Riley one of the nine finalists. Martha Jernigan was selected by the freshmen to reign as their queen. Jeannine Bolton ' s popularity won for her the title of May Queen. Mary Katherine Baxter, Betty Duffel and Dorothyann Scott were elected to Who ' s Who. Betty and Dorthyann were selected for Tassel and served on the Student Elections Commission. Charlotte Young was seen leading cheers at all the games and Jane Barcroft served as secretary of Phi Gamma Nu. Jackie Francis was associate editor of the DeSot o. Other posts held were Joy Thompson, art editor; Betty Duffel, feature editor, and Bobbye Thomas, junior class editor. MSC ' s production of The Marriage of Figaro starred Bobbye Thomas in the feminine lead. Our annual formal, the Snowball, honored pledges when the Colonial Country Club was transformed into a beautiful Winter Wonderland. Carolyn Pruette, pledge president, was presented a bouquet of red roses during the leadout. Another outstanding group of events were the Initiation Week parties and the Feast of Roses when Barbara Dowd received the diamond for Best Pledge and Joyce Robinson won the Scholarship Plaque. Spring quarter found the Alpha Gams enjoying a leisurely rest at Pickwick for a week-end. The International Reunion Day luncheon was held when an award was presented by the alumnae to the senior with the highest combination of scholarship and activities. The Chicken and Beans scholarship dinner found the smarty sisters eat ing chicken and the rest baked beans. Next came the Senior Outing and a luncheon given by the Mothers ' Club. These two events honored the gradu- OFFICERS Top row, left to right: Betty Duffel, president; Mary Kath- erine Baxter, first vice-president; Dorothyann Scott, second vice-president; Betty Mothershed, treasurer. Bottom row, lelt to right: Charlotte Young, recording secretary; Jeannine Bolton, Activities chairman; Jackie Francis, social chairman; Bobbye Thomas, house president. Colors: Red, Buff and Green Flowers: Red and Buff Roses Date Founded: May 30, I904 ates. But even with such a full social season, altruistic work was far from forgotten. The girls regularly visited the Crippled Children ' s Hospital and heartily supported the national project of financing the training of cerebral palsy counselors. V ■: %  dr r First row, left to right: Gwila Atkins, Beverly Baker, Jane Barcroft, Judy Cleghorn, Shirley Crawford, Patti Sue Davis and Judy Doddridge. Second row: Barbara Dowd, Ann Downer, Jackie Ezell, Pat Fitzgerald, Patty Sue Henderson, Joyce Hood and Margaret Jernigan. Third row: Martha Jernigan, Norma Kelly, Judy Livingston, Nancy Massey, Janet Pope, Carolyn Pruette and Martha Puckett. Fourth row: Lina Pullian, Frances Riley, Joyce Robinson, Nancy Rosser, Mary Sanidas, Mertice Sansing and Delia Scruggs. Fifth row: Roberta Steuart, Sylvia Sullivant, Janet Thomasson, Joy Thompson, Betty Walker, Patsy Wright, Mrs. J. Walter Cobb, Alumnae Adviser and Wayne McLauren, Faculty Sponsor. CUphoL ammjcL (boMbou Page 133 CUphcc JCL (bstibcL The 1953-54 school year will be remembered by the Beta Omegas of Alpha X! Delta as a most wonderful one. Rush season brought 15 new pledges after a series of never-to-be- forgotten rush parties. There was a swimming party in August, a pirate party, radio-record party and finally the traditional Rose Dinner. The actives honored their little sisters with an informal dance at the Italian Country Club in November. In January, the Alpha Xis joined with Lambda Chi Alphas to honor other sororities and fraternities with an All-Greek dance in the Student Center. Forrest Hill Lodge was the scene of a Western party when the pledges entertained the actives in February. Initia- tion of the pledges was at Grace St. Luke ' s Episcopal Church. A smorgasbord at Fortune ' s Jungle Garden fol- lowed the ceremony. There was a party in honor of our mothers and a scholarship dinner at which the girls ate chicken or beans, depending upon their grades. The spring quarter was even busier. In March the sorority was hostess for the convention of Province Four and Province Nine of Alpha Xi Delta. Attending were delegates from chapters in Kentucky, Florida, Louisiana and Alabama. A special guest was our national president, Dr. Elizabeth Van Buskirk. A dinner-dance in the Continental Ballroom of the Hotel Peabody climaxed the convention. April brought two memorable occasions — the celebration of Founders Day and the annual Quill Ball. We were especially proud of winning the scholarship tray for the second straight year for having the highest average of all sororities. Anne Law was recognized as having the highest average among senior vsomen. We were proud of Iva Carol Smith, chosen for membership in Lambda Delta, and of Barbara Burnette, Nancy Jo Rumble and Shirley White, chosen for Tassel. Dorothy Mallick and Barbara Burnette were president and secretary of Social Science Club. Janle Fisher is president Norma Coda President Connie Schmidt Corresponding Sec. OFFICERS Beverly Johnson Vice-President Dorothy Gallina Treasurer Nancy Jo Rumble Recording Sec. Carol Fastabend Rush Chairman Colors: Double Blue and Rose Flower: Pink Rose Date Founded: April 17, 1893 of I oka Wikewam. Martha Ann Gill was soloist in the Messiah. Betty Wilson was a finalist for Sigma Phi Epsilon Queen of Hearts. Betty Lewis was one of the chairmen of the All-Sing in which the sorority won second. Betty also served as representative in Les Passe. Patsy Newton was chosen the outstanding girl in Alpha Xi Delta. Page 134 First row, left to right: Barbara Agee, Rosemary Briganee, Barbara Burnette, Hilda Chase, Mary Clayton, Martene Coleman, Mae Alice Crockett, Carolyn Dellinger. Second row: Marrell Dee Dixon, Barbara Dodge, Doris Ellison, Dot Fisher, Jane Fisher, Margaret Greevan, Jackie Houston, Jimmie Houston. Third row: Betty Hull, Verna Humphreys, Barbara Jones, Mary Ann Lauderdale, Betty Lewis, Joyce McCormack, Dot Mallick, Bobbie Mangrum. Fourth row: Pat Oelrich, Sue Pierini, Myrna Propst, Dot Rainey, Rosalyn Sammons, Jo Carolyn Sherrod, Iva Carol Smith, Louise Tabor. Fifth row: Ann Tatum, Mary Evelyn Trammel, Carole Venable, Agnes Vincent, Shirley White, Betty Wilson, Margaret Wil- son, Patsy Womble, Martha Wood. OlphcL )CL Qsdia. Psge 135 (DsdLoL %sdcL Gamma lota of Delta Zeta launched the 1953-54 school year with a gala whirl of rush parties, after which 18 girls were pledged. The chapter celebrated Founders Day on Oct. 24 with a formal banquet at the Claridge Hotel. Fol- lowing this, members, little sisters and dates went dancing at the Silver Slipper. Next on the calendar was Homecoming Day, when the Delta Zetas won second place with a Tigers and Indians display. The chapter enjoyed an outing at Forest Hill, several slumber parties and rang in the New Year with a party for our DZ Man, Charlie Homra. On Feb. 5 we initiated nine new members in a formal ceremony at the Gayoso. Ruth Moody was chosen Best Pledge and Jeanne Masserano received the Scholarship Award. Delta Zetas have copped their share of laurels this year. Imogene Gordon served as reporter for the senior class and was named to Who ' s Who and Tassel. Ann Thomas Spears and Ruchie Webber were tapped for Lambda Delta, freshman honor society, and were elected president and secretary, respectively. DZ ' s have held important offices in campus organizations this year. Ruchie is president of the Modern Dance Club. Liz McCallen is secretary-treasurer of Sigma Delta Pi, na- tional honorary Spanish Fraternity; and Patsy Simmons is secretary and treasurer of Phi Gamma Nu, national business sorority. Mary Pollard is featured in the Beauty Section as a mem- ber of the DeSoto Queen ' s Court. Ruchie Webber was named Sweetheart of Phi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. Liz McCallen is Sweetheart of Chi Sigma Fraternity. Ranking high in popularity elections were Ruth Moody, a finalist in the Freshman Queen contest; Ruchie, a member of the Homecoming Queen ' s court and in the Miss Fab- ulous contest, and Ann Dodd, who vied for the title of Junior Miss. The chapter again sponsored the Delta Zeta Follies in February and held the traditional Rose Bud Ball April 3. Imogene Gordon President Patsy Simmons Secretary OFFICERS Dorothy Wood Vice-President Mary Pollard Corresponding Sec. Betty Byrum Vice-President Ann Spears Thomas Treasurer Colors: Old Rose and Vieux Green Flower: Killarney Rose Date Founded: October 24, I902 First row, left to right: Mary Ann Baker, Eugenia Barnes, Barbara Bettis, Nancy Collis, Sharon Craig and Sloriann Cross. Second row: Jean Carole Cross, Patsy Demming, Ann Dodd, Patricia Fitzgerald, Mary Ann Furlotte and Poochie Gill. Third row: Donolyn Graves, Connie Grubb, Harriet Hall, Jo Ann Knolton, Elizabeth McCallen and Otera McKay. Fourth row: Mary Jeane Masserano, Ruth Moody, Donna Newman, Shirley Petty, Shirley Ann Quarles and Ellorene Robbins. Fifth row: Betty Lou Stidham, Peggy Stover, Louise Webber, Roy Mae Weldon, Alice Wilkinson and Barbara Williams. (DqUjol $sdbcL Page 137 PAL TThu ■ ■■■■:■ ■■ ■■ ' . ' . ■:■;- Another memorable year began for Kappa Lambda Chap- ter of Phi Mu this fall. Following a successful rush season, including a Dogpatch Party, a Coke Party, and our tradi- tional Rosey Future Tea, we pledged 21 girls. The members honored new pledges with a slumber party and the pledges retaliated with a progressive supper. We were proud of our Homecoming display which won the girls ' trophy. Pat Ovsens represented the sorority in the Homecoming Court, and Martha Ann Ward was selected Football Queen. Martha Ann also was sweetheart of Lambda Chi Alpha and Jenny Lynn Harpster was queen of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. We enjoyed our participation in All-Sing and our Christmas season was hiahliphted by charity projects for the Goodfeliows and a needy family. Initiation ceremonies were held Jan. 31, followed by a supper at the home of Virginia Bates. Then came our annual Carnation Ball at Colonial Country Club where new officers were announced. And then came the Mother-Daughter Valentine Luncheon. Phi Mu members were proud of their beauties this year, including Ina Belle Rorez, second alternate to the Maid of Cotton; Pat Owens, alternate to the DeSoto Beauty Queen; Ellen Clark, alternate to the Freshman Queen, and Jonetta Fargarson and Barbara McCarley, named to the DeSoto Beauty Court. We were not too busy to take an active part in other campus activities. Martha Ann was named to Who ' s Who ; Jenny Lynn was president of Sigettes and treasurer of the Psychology Club and the sophomore class; Carol Johnson was secretary of the sophomore class; Jackie Jack was secre- tary of the senior class; Ina Belle Rorex, secretary of D. S. F ., and Jane Ann Anderson, president of Kappa Alpha Sweet- hearts ' Club and vice-president of Panhellenic and Sigma Delta Pi. Spring quarter found members looking forward to the annual alumnae fashion show and trip to Sardis at the end of school. Martha Ann Ward President Bobby Nell Conlee Treasurer OFFICERS Ann Brooks Vice-President Jane Ann Anderson Pledge Director Barbara Beaty Recording Secretary Carol Johnson Corresponding Sec. Colors: Rose and White Flower: Enchantress Carnation Date Founded: March 4, 1 852 First row, left to right: Ann Barnett, Gwyn Bellamy, Betty Brown, Ellen Clark, Jane Cooper, Jamye Davis, Mary Glynn Davis. Second row: Carolyn Dearing, Frances Duckworth, Nancy Eddins, Gloria Evans, Jonetta Fargarson, Grace Gavin, Jenny Lynn Harpster. Third row: Mary Hobb, Julia Hodgson, Hazel Hudgins, Barbara Ingram, Jackie Jack, Marguerite James, Betty King, Jeanne Luttrell. Fourth row: Barbara McCarley, Mary Lou McDonald, Joyce McNellis, Martha Jane Meals, Ann Neville, Pat Owens, Martha Rapp, Ann Richardson. Fifth row: Peggie Roberson, Lynne Robert son, Ina Belle Rorex, Virginia Scott, Glenda West, Shirley Williams, Patricia Wyatt, Teddy Jo Young. (phi Whc ■ ' age 139 SLcpncL JiappcL Beta Xi Chapter of Sigma Kappa received its national charter at Memphis State College in May, 1947. The Sigma Kappa motto is One Heart, One Way and the philanthropy is the Maine Seacoast Mission. This year Sigma Kappa received many honors, including the following: June Martin, elected to Who ' s Who ; Carolyn Koch, elected Homecoming Queen and member of the DeSoto Beauty Revue Court; Bette Jo Reding, alternate for Homecoming Queen, and Theresa Rainey, alternate for Football Queen; Betty Bradford was a member of the Tigers ' Cheering Squad ; and Pauline Rosenberg ' s poster won first prize in the All-Sing poster contest. The chapter ' s traditional Southern Tea, Hollywood Party and Heaven and Hell parties resulted in a success- ful rush season when fifteen girls were pledged. As we remember the year ' s activities some of those who stand out more in our memory are the Pledge Dance in the Student Center, honoring pledges of our chapter as well as those of other campus Greek organizations; the Pledge Party for the actives, and our annual slumber party. The most outstanding social event of the year was the annual Spring Formal held early in May. June Martin President Dian Lindseth Recording Sec. OFFICERS Nancy Shults Vice-President Theresa Rainey Corresponding Sec. IP Marlyn Percer Vice-President Mary Anne Sellars Treasurer Colors: Lavendar and Maroon Flower: Violet Date Founded: November 9, 1874 n First row, left to right: Mary Margaret Barner, Sandra Barron, Betty Bradford, Mary Anne Bradshaw, Nancy Bush, Edith Clifton, Frieda Fincher. Second row: Frederica Gibson, Vir- ginia Grannes, Babs Green, Barbara Hart, Carolyn Hull, Bar- bara Jones and Jane Kee. Third row: Carolyn Koch, Barbara McLean, Suzette Mann, Carolyn Miller, Carol Ann Moffatt, Helen Moore, Jane Patterson and Betty Jean Perkins. Fourth row: Ann Pickens, Jamie Quinn, Bette Jo Reding, Pauline Rosenberg, Janice Schaeffer, Jeanine Schaeffer, Bonnie Sheppard and Cecil Simpson. Fifth row: Janice Sloan, Carolyn Smith, Sarah Smotherman, Peggy Turner, Shirley Walker, Peggy Welch, June York and Miss Sheila Aden, Faculty Adviser. Siqmcu DiapfLO. Page 141 Page 142 £i4paAih neA. OFFICERS Ann Davis Mary Ann Lauderdale President Vice-President Pi Beta Phi Pi Beta Phi Nancy Saither Secretary-Treasurer Chi Omega Colors: White and Black Flower: Red Carnation Date Founded: October, I950 The Stray Greeks of Euparthenes have hailed 1953-54 as a gala year which saw an influx of new members, participa- tion in campus and social activities and the celebration of our third birthday. Euparthenes is composed of members of national Greek social organizations not represented at tAemphis State. Among the projects is the assistance of Panhellenic and counseling during Rush Week activities. Pat Bates Alpha Omicron Pi Nancy Dickey Kappa Delta Nancy Greenlese Delta Delta Delta Joy Jackson Delta Delta Delta Ann Murdaugh Chi Omega Sally Warner Kappa Alpha Theta Bettye Conley Chi Omega Margaret Douglas Kappa Delta Jo Ann Iverson Kappa Delta Diane Keenan Alpha Omicron Pi Joy Tucker Delta Gamma Peggy Wilkinson Kappa Delta JhsdcL Wjul Theta Mu Sorority, a local organization for women, was founded at Memphis State in Decem- ber, 1950. Now in its fourth year, Theta Mu has managed to participate in many campus activiti es. The girls were ushers for the All-Sing as well as Delta Zeta Follies. Theta Mu members also entered the intramural events. Individually, Theta Mu girls have become well known on the campus. Erica Greenbaum was elected to Who ' s Who while Doris Goldberger became a member of Lambda Delta. Paula Levine received honorable mention and played on the All-Star Girls ' volleyball team. Paula and Barbara Siegel also served on the advertising staff of the Tiger Rag. Theta FAu enjoyed many socials, including dances, pajama parties and other get-togethers. Highlight of the niqht was the dancing contest and presenta- tion of the trophy. The girls of Theta Mu feel they have accomp- lished much during this year and they shall continue to be an active and growing group at Memphis State. Ellen Kaimsohn President— 1954 Pauline Cohen Secretary Harriet Brown Joann Greenbaum Pledge Mistress Paula Levine Vice-President Doris Goldberger Treasurer Erica Greenbaum President— 1953 Barbara Siegel Page 143 Louise Webber Pi Kappa Alpha Martha Ann Ward Lambda Chi Alpha Mary Pollard Sigma Phi Epsilon Jenny Lynn Harpster Kappa Sigma Swsudh ahJtA. Roberta Steuart Sigma Alpha Epsilon Elizabeth McCallen Chi Sigma Peggy Salky Phi Epsilon Pi Anne Davis Kappa Alpha Page 144 Qni hpiaJtsihnih QoanciL Interfrsternity Council has the responsibility of handling the rules supervising men ' s Greek-letter organization at Memphis State. The organization seeks to bring the groups closer together on such projects as All-Sing, Stunt Night and similar events in which members of the fraternities participate. Interfraternity Council co-operates with Panhellenic Council in handling problems of mutual interest. Johnny Burns Pi Kappa Alpha President ay .immerman Phi Eps : lon Pi Vice-President Boyd Wade Phi Alpha Secretary-Treasurer Top row, left to right: Tom Blake, Pi Kappa Alpha; J. B. Cobb, Kappa Sigma; Douglas Dinnin, Chi Sigma; R. Jack Fishman, Kappa Sigma; Tommy Graham, Sigma Phi Epsilon; Marvin Hopper, Kappa Alpha, and Otis Howe, Chi Sigma. Second row: Harris Kenley, Lambda Chi Alpha; Van R. Ladner, Lambda Chi Alpha; Loy Lilley, Sigma Phi Epsilon; W. Spicer Loving, Pi Kappa Alpha; Jerry Martin, Kappa Sigma, John H. Morris, Pi Kappa Alpha, and Henry Nail, Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Third row: Paul Saeger, Chi Sigma; Bob Spencer, Lambda Chi Alpha; Thomas W. Staed, Sigma Alpha Epsilon; Jim Wesson, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and Carl Wright, Sigma Phi Epsilon. Not pictured are Ben Fisher, Kappa Alpha; Curtis Wolf, Kappa Alpha ; Gordon Stamm and Albert Burson, Phi Epsilon Pi. Page US Gamma Gamma Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order became the first fraternity on Memphis State ' s cam- pus to purchase a fraternity house when it bought for $20,000 the 18-room building on the corner of Southern and Patterson. The transaction was made last September. The day following the birthday of Robert E. Lee the house was dedicated by the national president of Kappa Alpha, hioward Locke, and the school ' s president, J. M. Smith, in a brief ceremony during the hiousewarming Party which was attended by noiables of the school and Kappa Alpha. KA pledged 46 men last fail. Several more were pledged during the year. As for the socials, the chapter plans to have its traditional Black and White Ball late in May; the Old South Ball will be held again in the fall. A banquet and dance was held May 1 when the pro- vince council meeting was held in Memphis. Sev- eral house parties were held throughout the year. For the second straight year the KAs sponsored the Cancer drive on the campus. OFFICERS Top row, left to right: Curtiss Wolf, president; Berl Garey, vice-president; Tommy Rush, secretary; Bob Mitchell, his- torian. Bottom row, left to right: Louis Dickinson, treasurer; James M. Chambers, censor; Ordie King, special officer; Robert Ford, special officer. Colors: Crimson and Old Sold Flowers: White Magnolia and Crimson Rose Date Founded: December 21, I865 Page 146 First row, left to right: Samuel Alexander, Jim Anderson, Hervey Aycock, Bud Barker, Bill Bettison, Richard Bettison, Bill Brown, Jimmy Cannon, Jimmy Chumney. Second row: Bill Clifton, Glenn Crosby, Mike Dalton, Biil Demuth, Jr.. Richard Dixon, Ollie Dowoll, Robert Dungan, James Evans, James Farmer. Third row: Ray Free, Carl Goolsby, Bruce Graves, N. W. Grimes, Carl Gruenewald, II, Joe Guasco, John Harris, Tom Hawkins, Raymond L. Henderson, Jr., Marvin Hopper. Fourth row: George Jennings, Pat Johnson, Charles Jung, George Kellett, Jay Kennedy, Kenneth Koon, H. B. Landess, Earnie Leachman, Jerry Lowrie, Bill McAllister. Fifth row: Paul T. McReynolds, Jimmy Mathis, Gerald Mea- dows, Joe Moss, Raymond Newbill, Gordon Nichol, Clinton Nichols, Lynn Orr, Robert Patterson, Don Pemberton. Sixth row: John Pickett, Ben Pridemore, Billy Puddephatt, Bill Ray, Luther Robinson, III, O. B. Smith, Omar Smith, Wesley Smith, Joseph R. Snider, Vaughn Stimbert. Seventh row: Don Taylor, Tommy Thompson, Hartwell Toler, William Trotter, Bing Tyus, Wayne White, David Williams, Orville Williams, Artie Wright, Joseph Zanone. JCappuL filphcL Page 147 The Kappa Sigma Fraternity can look back on the 1953-54 school year as one of its best. Highlight of the year was our now annual Harem Ball, which was one of the best parties Memphis State has seen. Bob Farrelly won the cup for having the most dates. J. B. Cobb, our Grand Master, was elected Typi- cal Ed and well deserved the honor. We also are justly proud of Jimmy Douglas, elected Mr. Fab- ulous by the Sophomore Class. Kappa Sigs look like a good bet to win the over- all intramural sports trophy. We came in third in football, second in volleyball and took first place in basketball. Jim McDearman ' s skin entitled Shelby County won us the first place trophy in the Delta Zeta Follies. We took second in All-Sing and won the second place prize in Homecoming with our display of Dragnet, MSC Style. On the social side, in addition to our Harem Ball, we had our annual Football Outing honoring the football players. Our Stardust Ball this spring honored our sweetheart, Miss Jenny Lynn Harpster. OFFICERS Top row. left to right: J. B. Cobb, Grand Master; Bob Eth- ridge, Grand Procurator; Jim McDearman, Grand Master of Ceremonies; R. J. Fishman, Grand Scribe. Second row: Dan McHugh, Grand Treasurer; Bill McMary, Senior Guard; Harry Easley, Junior Guard; Jerry Martin, Past Grand Procurator. Third row: Henry Weniler, Past Grand Master of Ceremonies; Albert C. Gross, Jr., Past Grand Scribe; Paul Marsh, Past Grand Treasurer; Bob Vollmer, Junior Guard. Colors: Scarlet, White and Emerald Green Flower: Lily-of-the-Valley Founded: Dec. I 0, I 869 Page 148 First row, left to right: Jimmy Allen, Cathey Austin, Harry Avery, Jere Baldridge, John Bird, Charles Bledsoe, Gene Brady. Second row: J. C. Castellaw, Billy Chapman, Buddy Dees, Billy Dillard, Stanley Dillard, Jimmy Douglas, Buddy Doyle. Third row: Cornell Faquin, John Farmer, Jr., Bobby Glenn, David Griffin, David Guyton, Robert Guyton, Robert Lee Harrington. Fourth row: Jimmy Herbert, Billy Jennings, David Lanier, Charles Lovett, Frank Lowe, Bill McCann, Bob McDearman. Fifth row: Gerald Maynard, Clarency Noblett, Frank Parker, John Peyton, Stewart Powell, Charles L. Scott, Bob Sibley, Dolph Smith. Sixth row: Jimmy Springfield, Jack L. Troy, Louis O. Thomas, Aubrey Vaughan, Ray Wallace, Ronnie Wenzler, Jerry Wetta, Louis Wynne. JicippjDL SiqmcL Page 149 Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity was founded at Boston College in November, 1909. It was founded by a group of law students and was originally known as the Metropolitan Law Club. Since that time it has grown into one of the largest national fra- ternities with 144 chapters and four colonies. Lambda Chi Alpha colonized on Memphis State ' s campus in May, 1948, and a year later received a charter as the Zeta Theta Chapter. The chapter started the year with several suc- cessful rush parties followed by an active fall quarter. The New Year started with a joint All- Greek dance held annually with the Alpha Xi Delta Sorority. At the annual Founders Day Ball March 22, Miss Martha Ann Ward, Phi Mu, was announced as Sweetheart for the 1953 year. The fraternity was well represented at the Dixie meeting of the Southern chapters by Jimmie Wald- ron while Jim McDaniel and Bobby Spencer at- tended the national training seminar at DePauw University in Greencastle, Ind. The Lambda Chis were honored by a visit by the national president, Houston T. Karnes, during the fall. McDaniel was named to Who ' s Who. During the last part of May the fraternity will join in a party to honor seniors. OFFICERS Top row, left to right: Bob Spencer, President; D. A. Phillips, Vice-President; Elwood Quails, Secretary; Hugh Sisson, Trea- surer. Second row: Arthur Hazlett, Ritualist; Wesley Rober- son, Social Chairman; Bob Frazier, Rush Chairman; George Douglas, Pledge Trainer. Colors: Purple, Green and Gold Flower: White Rose Founded: November 9, I909 Page 1S0 ' ...kl-.liU 1 J.Ulil. 1- ' ■ 1 ■■ • ' First row, left to right: Edd Adair, John Bandy, Brown Brooks, H. L. B ' jrford, Franklin Burrell and Jose M. Cisernos. Second row: Jerry Crum, Thomas Davis, Ernie Downing, Gordon Finch, Tommy C. Freels, Joe Gerham. Third row: Jack Heffington, Wiliiam C. Hill, Pete Hoakings, John Horn- berger, Oral Kee and Harris Kenley. Fourth row: Dave Lloyd, Jim McDaniel, Dwayne D. Maddox, Edwin S. Munson, James Robertson, Earl Shaw. Fifth row: William R. Statham, Charles L. Vogel, Jimmy Walker, Eugene Williams, Prof. C. R. Spind- ler, Prof. Fred C. Kendrick, sponsors. tctmJbdcL QhL OIphcL Page 151 (pi JloippjoL CUpkcL Pi Kappa Alpha, founded in 1868 at the University of Virginia, has active chapters in 123 colleges and universities. Delta Zeta Chapter at Memphis State, the first national Greek letter fraternity on the campus, was established Dec. 7 , 1947. At that time a group from a local fraternity, Phi Lambda Delta, whose organization dates to 1912 and the Forum Debating Society, was initiated and became the Pikes. Member of the Delta Zeta chapter have consistently worked and strived to promote the interest of collegiate sports. The Outstanding Athlete Trophy is given annually to the top athlete in football, basketball and baseball. Although it is a social organization, the welfare of the college and the community has always been uppermost in the minds and hearts of men of Pi Kappa Alpha. A total of 17 food baskets were given to needy families during Thanks- giving. The fall pledge class was not only the largest on the Memphis State campus, but it was second only to the Alpha Eta Chapter at the University of Florida in Pi Kappa Alpha. From this class, which contains some of the leading men on the campus, will be gleaned enough members to almost double present enrollment. The pledge class honored mem- bers with a dinner at Britling ' s and a stag party at the Peabody. During the more than six years that the fraternity has been at MSC, men of the Dagger and Key have been noted for their leaderhsip. Delta Kappa, honorary leadership fra- ternity; Cadet colonel of the ROTC; Editor of the Tiger Rag; senior officer of the ROTC rifle team; vice-president of the Student Government; president of the Inter-fraternity Council are all important leadership positions held by Pikes. The social events of the Pikes, the main one being the Dream Girl Ball, are times that are looked forward to by everyone. The Founders Day Banquet was held in March. OFFICERS Waldon S. Loving John Perryman Lewis Pittman President Vice-Pres. Treasurer William Freeman Thomas Childress Don Todd Ex-President Ex-Vice-Pres. Ex-Sec. Ray Daniel Secretary Jay Crawford Ex-Cor. Sec. Colors: Garnet and Old Gold Flower: Lily-of-the-Valley Founded: March I, 1 868 Page 752 - i J I j First row, left to right: Hal Baiter, Joe Baker, Jim Barbee, Gary Barkley, Dennis Billingsley, Tom Blake, Jerry Burkett, William Burnett. Second row: Johnny Burns, Charles E. Cad- well, John W. Childress, Franklin Craft, Kent J. Crea, Wm, Casey Curtis, Jr., Harold D. Davis, Hubert Dellinger. Third row: Higgins Edwards, Billy Franks, Billy Fritts, Bob Gaugh, Frank D. Grabowski, Louis Hayden, George Neville Helm, Jr., Eddie Herron. Fourth row: Billy Johnson, Jack Knox, Jim Lawrence, L. D. Ledbetter, Bruce Lorick, Joe Luton, Walter McDaniel, Jim McKain. Fifth row: Tim Mahanay, Gerald Majors, Charles Marcus, David Meadows, Walter Sidney Mitchell, John H. Morris, Charles W. Mueller. Sixth row: Walter Murphy, Bob Pence, Doug Phillips, Ronnie Pol- lard, Cleighton Pryor, Bill Reed, C. E. Rinner, Jr., Bill Rule- man, Howard Sanders. Seventh row: Bob Schneller, Gary Sullins, David Summerlin, Glynn Thompson, James L. Thomp- son, Ted Wayland, Jr., Richard E. Widdows, Bob Williams, Tommy Young. fit Jiaftp£L dlpha. Page 153 SiqmjoL (HphjoL £pLAJLotL The Tennessee Sigma chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, formally Phi Alpha, was installed at Memphis State Nov. 14, 1953, when 30 members were initiated at ceremonies held at the Memphis Country Club. This event was the culmination of five years of constant striving by the group to have a national charter granted at MSC and was the highlight of the 1953-54 college year. Socially, the year began with rush parties, climaxed when twenty-four men were pledged. The second straight undefeated grid campaign was com- pleted in intramurals and SAE got the jump on a possible repeat in the over-all intramural trophy. Seven brothers were members of the varsity football team. The week of Nov. 14 saw a series of parties conducted along with lectures dealing with the chapter ' s installation. On Nov. 12 the group entertained the entire school with an open house in the Student Center. This was given to the local by their Mothers Club. On Nov. 13 another open house was given to the qroup by the Southwestern chapter of SAE. Eollowing the open house a semi-formal installation dance was held in the Nassau room of the Parkview Hotel. Music was furnished by Bill Justice, an SAE alumnus. Highlight of the week was the initiation, conducted by four officers from the national headquarters and aided by the Memphis alumni association. A banquet was held after the ceremony at the Country Club. The annual Wild West party was given March 5 and on March 13 SAE ' s Founders Day banquet was held at the King Cotton. The Spring Formal, the group ' s first, rounded out a year of social functions. On the philanthropic side there were donations to the Christmas Basket Fund and help with the Memphis Recrea- tion Department on several events. OFFICERS Top row: Don Rhoads, president; Thomas Staed, vice-pres.; Henry L. Nail, secretary. Second row: John R. Johnson, treasurer; Bill Clark, historian; Ruddy Melton, warden. Third row: Barnett Scott, herald; Hunter Partee, chaplain; Floyd Starnes, pledge trainer. Colors: Purple and Gold Flower: Violet Founded: March 9, I856 Page 154 First row, left to right: Jerry Barber, Hal Bailey, David Berry, Kane Bicknell, Winston Blackley, Bill Burg, John S. Cannon. Second row: Ben Edwards, Paul Fairley, Bowlyne Fisher, Charles Fulton, Jay Gaffney, Ralph George, Jack Hantley. Third row: Wayne House, Bill Hughes, Robert Kanable, Ralph Kennedy, Phil Land, Richard Maclin, Brent Mulloy. Fourth row: David Patteson, Robert Pidgeon, Frank Pritchard, Mer- rill L. Roe, Paul Savage, Garvin Shults, John Wm. Smuda. Fifth row: Bill Stiegler, Lester Talbot, James A. Thomas, Oscar L. Thomas, Bill Thompson, Dick W. Thompson, Jr., Boyd Wade, Jr. Sixth row: Jim Wagner, Lewis Walker, Don Ware, Intramural Manager; Jim P. Wesson, Arthur E. Wolbrecht, Don Ray Wood, Bill Yancey. SiqmcL CUphcu fcpAifotL Page 1SS SiqwwL (phi fcpAilofL Sigma Phi Epsilon was founded in Richmond College in Richmond, Virginia. It was installed on the Memphis State campus in April, 1949, when the Seymour A. tAynders local fraternity initiated into Sigma Phi Epsilon. During the past year the Sig Eps won the All-Sing and the intramural volleyball trophy. Members also were out- standing in basketball and soft ball. On Saturday, Eeb. 20, the Queen of Hearts Ball was held and Mary Pollard was crowned queen. This spring the Sig Eps held the Jolly Roger Ball and the annual Spring Lake outing. With an outstanding year behind them, Sig Eps look forward to an even brighter future. OFFICERS Tommy Graham President Loy Lilley Secretary Carl Wright Vice-President Lynnwood Barger Comptroller Colors: Purple and Red Flowers: American Beauty Rose and Purple V olet Founded: November I, I 90 I Page 756 First row, left to right: Gene Arnold, Bill Bagwell, Ray Barker, Carl Brown, Bob Cameron, Joe Chid ester. Second row: Herbert Culp, Wayne Davis, William Davis, Fred Dod- son, Dan Guinn, James Hammond. Third row: Robert Har- mon, Larry Hilbun, John Hurd, Gene Ledbetter, John Mc- Coy, Carlton McFarland. Fourth row: Jay Magdefrau, Keith Madgefrau, Phil Miller, Wally Miller, Tommy Morgan, Leon Nail. Fifth row: Harry Percer, Clay Phillips, Joe Rose, Jerry Shull, Cliff Thompson, Mark Tucker. SiqwwL fihL £pAih fL Page 157 Otis Howe, Jr. President Dorris Goodman Treasurer OFFICERS Paul Bruno Vice-President Conrad Gosheff Treasurer John G. Jones Vice-President Paul Saeger Secretary QhL SiqwwL Chi Sigma Fraternity was founded in the spring of 1952 for the purpose of petitioning the national Sigma Chi Fra- ternity to establish a chapter at Memphis State. Four of the thirteen founders were Sigma Chis from other schools who had met at Memphis State and who were sup- ported in their work by the Memphis Alumni Chapter of Sigma Chi. In addition, Chi Sigma has the endorsement of all the surrounding Sigma Chi chapters and of many leaders in the national Organization. Sigma Chi, into which the Chi Sigs seek admission, was founded in 1855 at Miami University in Ohio. It is a member of the Miami Triad, which also includes Beta Theta Pi and Phi Delta Theta. The history and tradi- tions of Sigma Chi are among the most colorful of American social fraternities. In two years Chi Sigma has made tremendous progress on the campus at Memphis State and at the same time has be- come well known within Sigma Chi. Chi Sigma follows a three-phase program of activity: namely, of establishing its own local body of the same high principles embraced by Sigma Chi, of participating fully in all activities of Memphis State student life and of follow- ing a rigid publicity program in its campaign for recognition by Sigma Chi. For the second year Otis Howe, Jr., a Sigma Chi transfer from Washington and Lee University, was elected president, wtih John Jones and Paul Bruno vice-presidents. Paul Saeger is secretary with Dorris Goodman and Conrad Gosheff treasurers. Paul Bruno and Hugh Hathcock carried Chi Sigma ' s Blue and Gold into Tiger football contests and John Jones represented the fraternity in speech and forensics. Sidney Newton directed the AF-ROTC band. Tom Coats returned to complete his master ' s degree work on a John Rust Founda- tion graduate scholarship. Page 1S3 I II 1 1 . Roger M. Bennett George Brumback Ouentin Cooper Douglas Dinnin Mike Long Bill Reed Earl Billings Jerry Buckaloo Warren Cooper Charles Hardee Sidney Newton Hardy Sims James A. Brooks Thomas D. Coats Walter Davis Hugh Hathcock John Polsgrove John Stewart Raymond Zimmerman Superior Sidney E. Evensky Treasurer Maurice M. Anderson Vice-Superior Albert Burson Recording Secretary PAL £pAiIofL PL Colors: Purple and Gold Flower: White Carnation Founded: November 23, 1904 The Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Phi Epsilon Pi Fraternity was installed at Memphis State College Feb. 13, 1949. The chapter is the outprowth of the Lancer ' s Club. Phi Epsilon Pi was founded at New York City College and today has 37 active chapters. Total membership is more than 11,000. The social highlights of the season were the annual Dream Girl Banquet and Dance and the first annual all-fraternity pledge party. Phi Eps received this year the highest scholastic average award of all Memphis State fraternities as well as the na- tional Phi Episilon Pi scholastic award. It is the fourth straight year the Phi Eps have won this honor. Melvin J. Ba 1 1 in Melvin Fleischer Sidney E. Kaplan Gordon Stamm Leopold L. Brown Allan Hayden Edward Lazarus Alvin Walter JhsL QndsipSLndsmiA. At Memphis State College there has been pro- vided a chance for those students who do not desire to join any fraternity or sorority to affiliate with one of the Independent Clubs. In recent years the Independent Girls and the Independent Men have organized their members along lines similar to other social groups on the campus. They are participating in a full program of social, business and educational life, as well as taking a role in the intramural forensics and sports program. The clubs have had a tough fight to build up to their present status. However, regular meeting dates and regular functions have been on the sched- ules for this year and members are finding that the Independents are sharing a larger responsibility of campus leadership. Since these clubs offer the students so much it is logical to believe that they will continue to grow at Memphis State College and will continue to share in those functions that are truly making MSC one of the outstanding schools in the South. Page 161 Qnd psmd nL (jJomsiyL Founded: 1946 Colors: Green and White Flower: White Carnation Motto: Everyone Speaks • f OFFICERS Elaine Patterson President Sarah Haley Treasurer Betty Sue Lee Vice-President Sheri Staub Secretary SPONSORS FIc ling Dr. Gyles The Independents Club for Women was organized at Memphis State College for the purpose of providing a social organization for women students who were not affiliated with Greek letter organizations. The official pin in a gold triangle with the green letter I mounted upon it. This pin was adopted in 1947. In October, 1953, the club held its annual initiation and reception for new members. This year 12 new members were initiated in a program held in the Banquet Room of the cafeteria. The club also participated in volleyball, basketball and softball intramurals. With the leadership of our captain, Peggy Sanford, we tied for second place in the volleyball intramurals. Our basketball season was not as successful, but we were represented with a fine team captained by Pat Baskin. The Independents representatives for the Maid of Cotton contest in the fall were Betty Edwards and Jamie Roberson. Members participated in the annual All-Sing in December, with Betty Edwards director. Betty Sue Lee entertained the members with a delightful slumber party in her home in the fall. Our annual Christmas party was held at the home of Dolores Benedict. Members exchanged gifts and all joined in the happy spirit of the holiday season. Page 162 QndsipswdsinL (jJowulvl Sara Haley ' s home was the scene of a spaghetti supper for our social event of the winter quarter. A humorous skit was presented by the club for the Delta Zeta Follies in February. Many hectic hours were spent in preparation for that night — our thanks to our director, Sheri Staub. Our two sponsors, Miss Florence tiling and Dr. Mary Frances Gyles, were valuable throughout this year, providing many helpful suggestions. The most outstanding new member of the year was Sheri Staub, who helped in the intramurals, DZ Follies, All-Sing and who is now club secretary. Betty Oglesby Barbara Ristey Peggy Sanford Sophie Panas Jamie Roberson Byron Schneider Ifaipi: Joy Allred Pat Baskin Nedra Brown Marion Graves Frances Anglin Delorise Benedict Marguerite Chappel Janice Johnson Page 163 Charles Jordan President Joe Huey Vice-President Bill Horner Secretary-Treasurer §nd pswdswL Wjul Top row, left to right: Joe Frank Arnold and W. E. Blalack. Second row: Billy Bobbitt and Max Browder. Third row: James W. Carey and Edward Douglas. Page 164 Qnd pswjdswL Tl hyi. The Men ' s Independents Club of Memphis State College 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 organizations. Members of the club have been in the past chiefly dormitory stu- dents, but others are invited to attend. Regular meetings are held in Scates Hall, which serves as headguarters for the group. Ray Herzog served as sponsor for the group in recent years and during the past year Dr. Bruce B. Mason advised the club. The club participated in the intramural sports program, established an outstanding record especially in basketball. John Slisson Carey Johnson Hugh B. Lax Jack R. Lewis Charles McQuiston D. C. Milam Johnny Moffatt Tom Murtaugh Eddie Simpson Bill Thompson Robert Wilkins Floyd Williams Page 165 i Here ' s mud in your eye, Prof ■ SSiKSftJ BB f. mm BBS Dr. W. P. Carson Director, School of Arts and Sciences _Jl23E22 S cnool of Svrtd and S c cience5 In 1950 the State Board of Education established the School of Arts and Sciences at Memphis State and it began to function as such in September, 1951. In the first year more than 430 freshmen and transfer students reg- istered in this school. The figure doubled the following year and increased more in 1953. Within the School of Arts and Sciences are three large divisions of learning: humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. In the first division are the following subjects and departments: English, French, German, History, Journalism, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy and Psychology, Spanish, Speech and Drama. Economics, Geography, History, Philosophy and Psychol- ogy, Political Sciences and Sociology are included in the second division. In the natural sciences are Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics and Physics. The Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Sciences degrees are offered in this School. 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 this school. Here students who plan to do work in professional schools elsewhere may take pre-professional work in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, law, engineering and laboratory technique that is re- quired 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. Mrs. Lawrence Wynn Secretary Top row, left to right: William Abbett, English; Miss Sheila Aden, Latin and English; Dr. Holgar W. Andersen, Psychology; Carl Dee Brown, Biology; Dr. John E. Farrior, English; Dr. Dean George Epley, Sociology; and Mrs. Bertie Harvey Evans, English. Second row: Dr. D. C. Sossomon, History; Dr. John R. Gordon, Sociology; Velma B. Heatherly, Modern Languages; Mary L. Heis- kell, Modern Languages; Evelyn Kempe, Speech; Fred C. Kendrick, Journalism, and Dr. Carl 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. Page 168 School of S rrts and S5t Departmental threads aenceS The major objective of the School of Arts and Sciences, however, Is to provide its students a well-rounded and liberal edu- cation. It attempts to do this by introduc- ing its students to nearly all of those major fields of human interest which are included in the humanities, social sciences and na- tural sciences. It is the earnest belief of the School 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 capac- ity to en oy 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. H. B. Evans English Dr. H. S. Kaltenborn Mathematics Grover Hayden Physical Science Enoch Mitchell History Dr. Owen Hughes Philosophy, Psychology Dr. A. S. Rudolph Biology Dr. Rayburn Johnson Social Science Dr. Donald Streeter Speech, Drama First row, left to right: Mildred Alqee, Library Science; Dr. Sam Anderson, Mathematics; Eugene Bence, Speech and Drama; Dr. Aaron M. Boom, History; Dr. James C. Crumbaugh, Psychology; John A. Davis, Social Science, and Dr. Mary Francis Gyles. History. Second row: William D. Hagewood, Mathematics; Hershel M. Hayes, Chemistry; Dr. Bruce B. Mason, Political Science; Dr. James S. Matthews, Geography; Haile D. Perry, Mathematics; Dr. Elizabeth Phillips, English and Henry L. Reeves, Mathe- matics. Third row: Mrs. John S. McBride, Mathematics; Dr. Walter R. Smith, English; Gorge R. Soika, Sociology; James W. Taylor, Geography, and Jesse W. Fox, Chemistry. Page 169 Dr. E. I. Crawford, director of the School of Business Administration, dictates a letter to his secretary, Evelyn Fisher. School 4 Swell udineSd inistrati minis ion The School of Business Administration is a pro- fessional training unit of the college, organized for the purp ose of preparing people to make a good living in the world of commerce. The student who completes his degree work in the School of Business Administration will have a well-rounded college education with approximately half of his work in general liberal arts courses and the balance in business. Teachers in the School of Business Administration include, top row, left to right: Louise Cambron, Charles F. Nagy, Virginia Johnson and William H. Milner. Second row: Elizabeth Nagy, Dorothy Dunn and Jesse W. Spiceland. Page 7 70 School 4 us in ess Afclm in is tra lion Departmental Jdeads Dr. R. W. Jennings Secreiarial Science, Office Management Dr. H. J. Markle Management and Finance Charles R. Spindler Marketing Specialization is provided for a wide variety of business careers. The major areas are: Business Management Business Teacher Preparation Finance and Economics Industrial Accounting Marketing Pre-Law Public Accounting Retailing Secretarial Science and Office Management Approximately one-third of the students of the college regularly enroll in the School of Business Administration as majors, and many from the other schools are providing for the future by selecting some phase of business as a minor. Delta Sigma Pi, the largest professional busi- ness administration fraternity, with chapters in 91 colleges, has an active group at Memphis State College. Every man who is eligible should aspire to membership in this group. Phi Gamma Nu, the professional business adminis- tration sorority, also has a chapter at this col- lege. This sorority has chapters at the leading schools of business. Students who receive their degrees are assisted in locating positions by the Employment Bureau, located in the office of the Director of the School of Business Administration, hiundreds of full-time positions have been secured for the graduates and part-time positions for active students through this bureau. The demand for help has regularly exceeded the supply. The opportunities open to the business graduate are unlimited. J, M. Talbert, Don Beiser and President Smith confer over plans for a co-operative program between Memphis business concerns and stu- dents in the School of Business Administration. Mr. Beiser is president of the Memphis chapter of the National Office Management Associa- tion while Mr. Talbert is chairman of the Committee on Co-operative Education. Director of the School. Dr. Bascom H. Story, and his secretaries, Mrs. Betty Lenox and Mrs. Kathryn Snipes. School 4 Cducati ucuuon The School of Education was organized at Mem- phis State College in 1950. It has the following objectives: To ke 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. Top row, left to right: Dr. Leon W. Brownlee, Education; Florenece Wing, Education; Delbert P. Nave, Industrial Arts, Alma Whitaker, Home Economics; Dr. Clarence L. Underwood, Education; Second row, lett to right: Mrs. Myrtle Cobb, Education; Leo Davis, Physical Education; Dr. Eugene Lambert, Physical Education; Dr. Genora McFadden, Education; Miss Polly McMillan, Physical Education. Bottom row: Miss Elma Roane, Physical Education, and Dr. Calvin M. Street, Indus- trial Arts. Page 172 S chool of- C ducati ucauon Departmental rread.s R. J. Coltharp Industrial Arts Cecil Humphreys Athletics Dr. Earl Crader Administration and Supervision Marie McCormack Art, Penmanship George J. Harris Music H. I. Roland Training School Bess L. Henderson Home Economics Dr. H. S. Rumble Education 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 School of Business Administration. A program leading to the degree of Master of Arts is offered by the various departments in the School of Education through the Graduate School. The departments through which the School of Education conducts 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 offers professional training for career in teaching. 3. Educational Administration and Supervision provides specialized professional graduate study. 4. Health and Physical Education, which proposes to im- prove the habits and principles of health for students, to develop individuals 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 living, family life and homemaking. 6. Industrial Arts, which aims at teacher training, terminal vocational industrial training, development of a vocationa 1 interest, functional consumer literacy and pre-engineering training. 7 . Music Education, which aims to serve both those pre- paring to teach as well as those seeking to develop an ap- preciation of values of music. 8. Training School Department, which serves not only as a public school but which also serves as a laboratory for the teacher training program. The School of Education services those in 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 developing of a state-wide program of teacher training and public education. Page 173 Ljraduate School The Graduate School, established in June, 1950, offers programs leading to the degree of Master of Arts. Majors are offered in curriculum and instruc- tion, educational administration and supervision, English, geography and history. Minors are avail- able in these major areas as well as in biology, business administration chemistry, humanities, health and physical education, the sciences and the social sciences. Elective courses are offered in mathe- matics, philosophy and psychology, sociology and speech. 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 students who can attend classes only on Saturdays. Two six-week summer terms of graduate work are offered each year. All courses in the Graduate School are taught by members of the Graduate Faculty. Members of this faculty hold advanced degrees from outstanding universities throughout the nation. Since its establishment more than 200 students have been awarded the Master of Arts Degree and the candidates in 1954 number more than 75. Policy for the Graduate School is determined by the Graduate Faculty and administered by the director. The executive committee of the Graduate Faculty Organization is the Graduate Council. Members of this council for 1953-54 included Bascom hi. Story, chairman; W. Pierce Carson, Samuel R. Cornelius, E. Earl Crader, Edward I. Crawford, H. B. Evans, Elton Fisher, Grover H. Hayden, R. W . Jennings, R. W . Johnson, Eugene W . Lambert, Enoch Mitchell, A. S. Rudolph and H. E. Rumble. Page 174 Graduate School They come from many places in the Tri-State area to attend graduate classes at Memphis State College. And the students have graduated from many colleges before taking up advanced work here. Many are teachers working at night sessions or Saturdays — taking valuable time away from a busy schedule to further their training. Many are former MSC students who have completed their undergraduate work and who have stayed on for another year of more concentrated and specialized classes. Some are ministers, some detectives, some civil service employes, while some are just interested in becoming a bit smarter. But, all in all, they add a dignified element to the campus life at MSC. First Row Second Row Thomas B. Armour B.S., Memphis State Jim Bare B.S., Arkansas State Mitchell Bennett A.B., l ! 717071 Eunice Bowen B.S., Memphis State Gladys Burr B.S., Memphis State Margaret Clarke U.S., Lambuth Minnie Elizabeth Clarke B.S.j Sie7ia Thomas D. Coats B.S.. Memphis State Marguerite B. Conner (Special Student) B.A., Hendrix College John H. Corbet, Jr. B.S., Memphis Stale Joseph P. Clevenger B.S., Memphis State m •S K $% vs JlflL in 0$% ■% f M - HJM w 0 : , —- J Armour Clarke Bennett Clarke Coats Conner Corbet Bur Clevenger Page 775 Graduate School Olive Louise Moss Davis B.S., Mississippi Southern Nellie C. Eavenson R.S., Memphis State Warner Foster B.S., Memphis State Mozelle Fowler A.B., Union Harold Fredericks B.S., New York U. Jo Ann Frizzell B.S., Memphis State Mary L. Frisz O.B.S., Western Reserve Marcus J. Fry, Jr. B.S., Memphis State Paul Richard Furr B.S., Louisiana State Mrs. Annie Shearin Frye B.S., Memphis State Richard A. Gogue B.S., Arkansas State L. W. Gordon B.S., Eastern Illinois Mrs. Porter Graves B.S., Union William N. Halieield B.S., Arkansas State Verna Humphrey (Special Student) B.S. Memphis State Bobby G. Johnson B.S., Memphis State W. R. Jones, Jr. B.S., Memphis State Sidney M. Kennedy B.S., Memphis State Charles A. Koepke III B.S., Memphis State E. A. LaGrane B.S., Bowling Green Polly McMillin B.S., Memphis State Page 176 Graduate School Guthrie McSpadden B.S.E.. Arkansas State D. E. Miller U.S. I:., Arkansas State Elisabeth Montague ' . ., Memphis State Marvin E. Moore B.S.E.j Arkansas College Mary L. Morris U.S.. Siena College Mrs. Lois Patrick Morton U.S., Pea body Jeanette Sterrett Moss U.S.. Memphis state Mrs. Fay Craig Porter B.S., Memphis State Alma Engels Rankin A.B. Union James W. Robertson U.S.. Memphis state Tommye Russell B.Ped., A.B., Berea George T. Sanidas B.S., Memphis State Mrs. Marjorie Stamper U.S.. Memphis Stall ' Charles Staten B.S.E., Arkansas State Ranall O. Storms A.B., Transylvania Jean Thompson (Special student) Mrs. David Frank Turner U.S.. Lambuth Howard Vickers A.B., Union Ancil Walker B.S., Lambuth Bell P. Whitlow B.A., Oklahoma City Carolyn Young A.B., Union Page 177 Senior Class Seniors can think back through the past four years and recall many events that influenced their decisions, their future plans, their careers and their lives. Many will remember for years to come some of the bull sessions, the gatherings in the Den, card games in the fraternity and sorority rooms, and other highlights of college. Honors were won by many in the class, with the op four popularity prizes going to Berl Garey, Mr. Memphis State; Pat Campbell, Miss Memphis State; J. B. Cobb, Typical Ed, and Julia Goode, Typical Co-ed. Many of the girls won beauty honors and others represented the college in plays, debates, stunts, and other events, all to bring credit to Mem- phis State. The elected class sponsors for the year were Prof. C. S. Brown and Dr. Don Streeter. They were assisted by the appointed sponsors, Deans R. M. Robison and Flora Rawls. As the days draw near a close, graduates-to-be are looking forward to the annual Senior Banquet and Dinner Dance June 3, which is the most im- portant social activity for the class during the year. Then on the following day, June 4, members will don the traditional caps and gowns and step forward to Commence their lives outside the Halls of Education. Officers of the class include, standing, back, from left to right: Berl Garey, president; Nancy Tycer, secretary, and Henry Wenzler, vice-president. Seated are Albert Gross, treasurer, and Imogene Gordon, reporter. Jackie Jack was elected secretary after Miss Tycer graduated in December. Page 178 Abernathy Adams Adair Adkins Adams Allen Julia Goode checks some freshmen on their knowledge of the rules. Senior Class Robert T. Abernathy: Bus. Ad. Memphis. Edd Adair: Bus. Ad. Jacksonville, Florida. Lambda Chi Alpha, social chairman, secretary- treas. Corp.; Cheer- leader; Cub Club. Robert E. Adams: Chemistry. Memphis. Chemistry Club. Wayne k. Adams: Bus. Ad. Memphis. Kappa Alpha, historian; Delta Kappa, vice-pres.; DeSoto; Tiger Rag; Senioi Class Yice-Pres.; Student Covt. Lois Nell Adkins: Phys. Ed. Lynnville, Tennessee. Alpha Delta Pi; Art Club; Phys. Ed. Club; May Queen Court. Ivy M. Allen: Music. Cordova, Tennessee. Arabesque Club; Senior Orchestra; M.E.O. Orchestra. Therese Baird: Arts and Sciences. Marked Tree, Arkansas. Cortis A. Barker, Jr. (Bud): Bus. Ad. Memphis. Kappa Alpha, housing officer; Wesley Foundation; Square and Compass; Inter Fraternity Council. Eugenia Barnes: Bus. Ad. Ellendale, Tennessee. Delta Zeta; Wesley Foundation. Pat Bates: Education. Memphis. Euparthenes, pres., social secretary; Sock and Buskin; Arts Club; Modern Dance Club; A.C.E. Mary Kathf.rine Baxter: Education. Memphis. Alpha Camma Delta, first vice-pres., activities chairman, rushing i liaii man; Alpha Psi Omega; Pan-Hel. secretary; Tiger Rag; Sock and Buskin; A.C.E. ; Wesley Foundation; Who ' s Who; Best Sup- porting Actress ' 52. Archer Wilburn (Buddy) Beasley, Jr. Bus. Ad. Memphis. Kappa Sigma, rush chairman; Wesley Foundation; M Club; Football, letter; Golf team. Mrs. Robert G. Beauchamp: Arts and Sciences. Union City, Tennessee. Sigma Delta Pi. Robert G. Beauchamp: Business Ad. Union City, Tennessee. Charles A. Bender: Bus. Ad. Memphis. Sigma Alpha Epsilon, vice-pres.; M Club; Arnold Air Society; Football; Capt., ROTC. Julia Bennett: Education. Humboldt, Tennessee. George W. Bonner, Jr.: Arts and Sciences. Memphis. James William Boudreaux: Music, Speed and Drama. Memphis. Alpha Psi Omega; Sock and Buskin; Wesley Foundation; Arabes- que. Robert Gene Boulton: Arts and Sciences. Man in, Tennessee. Robert L. Bowman: Bus. Ad. Memphis. Baird Beauchamp Barker Bender Barnes Bennett Bates Bonner Baxter Boudreaux Beasley Boulton Beauchamp Bowman Page 179 I Browder Byrum Brown Cameron Brown Campbell Buckolew Carothers Paul Edwin Bracewell: Arts and Sciences. Memphis. Kappa Alpha; IRC; Barbell Club, vice-pres.; Social Science Club; History Club; Wesley Foundation, social chairman; Tennis; Stu- dent Govt.; Cub Club; Committee Chairman Religious Emphasis Week. Avron Brog: Bus. Ad. Memphis. Zeta Beta Tan, Pledge trainer; Tau Kappa Alpha; Hillel Council, pres. Steering Committee, Religious Emphasis Week; Debate. Max Denton Browder: Education. Adamsville. Tennessee. Independents. Nedra Lee Brown: Biology. Memphis. Independents; BSU; Social Science Club. William L. Brown, Jr.: Arts and Sciences. Memphis. Kappa Alpha; Chi Beta Phi, treas.; Math Club. Paul A. Bruno: Education. Verona, Pennsylvania. Sigma Chi, vice-pres.; Varsity Club; Newman Club; Football; Arnold Air Society; Lt. Col., ROTC. Robert Buckolew: History. Memphis. Band, vice-pres.; Drum Major; Tiger Rag. William Burg: Bus. Ad. Memphis. Sigma Alpha Epsilon; Delta Sigma Pi, Master of Festivities; New- man Club; Student Govt. Johnny Burns: Social Science. Memphis. Pi Kappa Alpha, pres. and vice-pres.; Delta Kappa, treas.; Arnold Air Society; Wesley Foundation, pres.; Cub Club; DeSoto; Student Govt., vice-pres.; Who ' s Who; IFC, sec. -treas. and pres.; Mr. Fabulous; Vice-pres. Soph. Class; Outstanding ROTC Cadet, 1952; Col., ROTC. Betty Byrum: Elementary Ed. Memphis. Delta Zeta, vice-pres.; ACE; YWCA. Robert William Cameron, Jr.: Chemistry, Horn Lake, Mississippi. Sigma Phi Epsilon; Chi Beta Phi, Historian; Rifle Club; Amer- ican Chemical Society; Cub Club; History Club; Industrial Arts Club; Student Govt. James W. Campbell, Jr.: Bus. Ad. Memphis. Kappa Sigma. Pat Campbell: Education. Memphis. Alpha Delta Pi, treas. and pres.; Tassel; ACE; Westminster Fel- lowship, pres.; Student Religious Council, vice-pres. and pres.; Beauty Queen; Sigma Phi Epsilon Sweetheart; Freshman Queen, first alternate, Military Sweetheart; ROTC Sponsor; Who ' s Who. Carolyn Carothers: Education. Memphis. Konoinia Club; ACE. Hilda Chase: Arts and Sciences. Memphis. Alpha Xi Delta, publicity chairman; BSU; Tiger Rag; DeSoto; Student Govt. Thomas G. Childress, Jr.: Mathematics. Memphis. Pi Kappa Alpha, vice-pres.; IFC; Student Govt.; Math Club; 1st Lt., ROTC. Bill Clark: Physical Education. Memphis. Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Historian; PE Club. Peggy E. Claypool: Speech and Drama. Memphis. Alpha Psi Omega, pres.; Sock and Buskin, vice-pres.; Student Govt.; Who ' s Who. Joe Clayton: Education. Collierville, Tennessee. Football. Mary Todd Clayton: Bus. Ad. Memphis. Alpha Xi Delta, treas. and scholarship chairman; PE Club; Student Govt. Chase Claypool Childress Clayton That eternal line waiting for the X-ray during registration week. Page 180 IPRIDLWC Wonder how those poor freshmen can feel so happy over thi situation? Senior Class Eugene Cobb: Bus. Management. Panama City, Florida. M Club; Football. John B. Cobb, II: Economics. Memphis. Kappa Sigma, pics.; Junior Class pros.; Cub Club, pies.; Cheer- leader, capt.; Tiger Rag; Student Govt.; Interfraternity Council; Elections Commission; DeSoto. Norma Carole Coda: Home Economics. Memphis. Alpha Xi Delta, pies., membership chairman, treas.; Ioka Wike- wam; Newman Club; Alternate Homecoming Queen; Student Govt.; Panhellenic. Jimmy Cole: Physical Education. Memphis. Delta Kappa; M Club, pres.; Football; Who ' s Who. Frances Coleman: Mathematics and French. Trenton, Tennessee. Chi Beta Phi, sec; Math Club, sec. Nancy Jeanette Coltharp: Music. Memphis. Arabesque, publicity chairman, sec. and treas., vice-pres.; Sock and Buskin; BSU; Operas, Carmen, Pagliacci. Gianni Schicci. and Soloist in Messiah. Bettye Conley: Speech. Alamo, Tennessee. Chi Omega Euparthenes, treas.; Sock and Buskin. Robert E. Coolidge: Social Sciences. Memphis. BSU. vice-pres.; History Club. Bettye Cooper: Elem. Education. Mount Pleasant, Tennessee. Phi Gamma Nu; ACE; PE Club; Student Govt. Mrs. Frances Corley: Kent J. Crea: Social Science. Memphis. Pi Kappa Alpha, Alumni Sec; Arnold Air Society; Rifle team; Major. ROTC. Bryan Wesley Cunningham: Industrial Arts. Memphis. BSU; Industrial Arts Club; 1st Lt., ROTC. Jocleta Dalton: Music Education. Rector, Arkansas. Phi Beta; Wesley Foundation; Canterbury Club; Arabesque. Carl I,. Davis: Arts and Sciences. Memphis. Margaret Davis: Education. Memphis. Margaret Tootsie Dawson. Hubert Dellinger, Jr.: Physical Science. Memphis. Pi Kappa Alpha; Biology Club; German Club; Sergeant, ROTC. Ann Mary Derrick: Education. Memphis. ACE, treas. Mitzi Lawrie Dews: Arts and Sciences. Forrest City, Arkansas. Westminster Fellowship, vice-pres.; YWCA: Chemistry Club; Math Club; Choir; Religious Council. Charles Dickinson: Arts and Sciences. Memphis. Conley Davis Coolidge Davis Cooper Dawson Corley Dellinger Crea Derrick Cunninghar Dews Dalton Dickinson Page 181 Dillard Edmondson Dixon Epting Ducharme Etheridge Duffel Eubanks Duke Eubanks I: Duncan Evans 1 P Edmiston Evensky L. Stanley Dillard, Jr.: Bus. Ad. Memphis. Kappa Sigma. Grand Master of Ceremonies; Arnold Air Society; Cub Club; Rifle Assoc.; Student Govt.; Vice-pres. Jr. Class; Who ' s Who; Lt. Col., ROTC. Merrell Dee Dixon: Education. Memphis. Alpha Xi Delta; ACE; Wesley Foundation. Ben L. Ducharme, Jr.: Bus. Ad. Memphis. Delta Sigma Pi, Sr. guide. Betty Duffel: English. Memphis. Alpha Gamma Delta, jires., social chairman; Tassel; Weslev Foundation; Arabesque Club, publicity chairman; Panhellenic; Student Govt.; Psychology Club; Tiger Rag; Art Club; College Choir; DeSoto; Who ' s Who. James Duke: Bus. Ad. Memphis. Kappa Sigma. Gladys Mae Duncan: Secretarial Science. Memphis. Phi Gamma Nu, vice-pres.; BSU. Howard L. Edmiston: Arts and Sciences. Memphis. George W. Edmondson, Jr.: Industrial Arts. Memphis. Mary Epting: Psychology and Philosophy. Memphis. Alpha Delta Pi, sec. and vice-jjres.; Tassel, vice-pres.; Westminster Fellowship, vice-pres.; Art Club; Psychology Club, vice-pres.; Panhellenic; Student Govt., sec; Sec. of Soph. Class; Sec. of Junior Class; Religious Emphasis Committee Chairman; Who ' s Who. Bob Etheridge: Arts and Sciences. Dyersburg, Tennessee. Kappa Sigma, Grand Procurator and pledgemaster; Football; Tiger Rag. Doris J. Eubanks: Arts and Sciences. Memphis. John Y. Eubank, Jr.: Arts and Sciences. Stanton. Ralph L. Evans: Physical Science. Memphis. Industrial Arts; Captain, ROTC. Maynard Evensky: Bus. Ad. Memphis. Phi Epsilon Pi, president; Student Govt.; 1st Lt., ROTC. Virginia Fare: Arts and S ciences. Pocahontas, Tennessee. James E. Farmer: Chemistry. Memphis. Kappa Alpha; BSU; Chemistry Club; American Chemical Society. Carol Ann Fastabend: Education. Memphis. Alpha Xi Delta, cones, sec, membership chairman; Newman Club; A.C.E. George E. Feathers: Arts and Sciences. Memphis. Harold S. Feder: Industrial Arts. Memphis. Phi Epsilon Pi, pledgemaster; M Club; Industrial Arts Club; Club; Interfiaternity; Baseball, letter. Misha Edmund Feibish: Arts and Sciences. Memphis. Anxious for that job after college days are far behind. Here search starts. Farmer Feder ' Fastabend Feibish Page 182 Flint Gallina And another freshman bites the dust — no chance at Freshmen Court. Senior Class Frieda Fincher: Psychology and Philoso Arkansas. Sigma Kappa; Psychology Club; Physical Education Club; phy. Manila, BSU; Tiger Rag. Pi Delta Epsilon; Canter- DeSoto. associate editor; William L. Flinn: Geography. Memphis. Kappa Alpha; Vets Club, sec. Ione Flint: Education. Memphis. Jackie Francis: Education, Memphis. Alpha Camma Delta, social chairman bury Club, pies.; A.C.E.; Arts Club Student Govt. William E. Freeman. Jr.: Marketing. Marion, Arkansas. Pi Kappa Alpha, pies. -sec; Arnold Air Society; Student Govt.; Intel fraternity Council; Captain, ROTC. Dorothy Gallina: Elementary Education. Memphis. Alpha Xi Delta, treas.; ACE; Newman Club; toka Wikevvam; Art Club. Caesar Garavelli: Arts and Sciences. Memphis. Berl Bartlev Garev, Jr.: Business Management. Memphis. Kappa Alpha; Arnold Air Society; Pies, of Kappa Alpha, 52-53, Y-pres.. 53-54. Parliamentarian, 51-52; Delta Kappa; Arnold Air Society; Pies. Freshman Class, 50-51; Pies. Sophomore Class, 51-52; Pies. Senior Class, 53-54; Cub Club; Math Club; Cadet Colonel, ROTC; DeSoto, Senior Editor; Student Govt.; IFC; V.-pres. of IPC, 52-53, Student Activities Committee; Who ' s Who. Arthur Lloyd Gary: Business Management. Memphis. Honor Roll; Dean ' s List. Lawrence Gill: Memphis. John Clinton Glisson: Geography. Memphis. Social Science Club; Independents. Julia Goode: Elementary Education. Memphis. Alpha Delta Pi, Chaplain. Recording Secretary; Tassel, Pres.; Panhellenic, Pres. and V.-pres.; Ioka Wikewam, V.-pres.; and Sec.; ACE; Cumberland Club, Pres. and Sec; YWCA, Sec. -Treas.; Student Govt.; All-Sing Chairman; Who ' s Who. Imogene Gordon: Elementary Education. Memphis. Delta Zeta, Pres. and Cor. Sec; Tassel; Ioka Wikewam; Home Economics Club, Pres.; YWCA; Cub Club; BSU; Association of Childhood Education, Soc Chairman; Student Govt., Reporter of Senior Class; Women ' s Panhellenic Delegate; Who ' s Who. ERICA GREENBAUM: School of Education. Memphis. Theta Mu, Pres.; Tassel; .Steering Committee of Religious Em- phasis Week; Chairman of Jewish Students; Junior Orchestra; ACE; Students Religious Council, Treas.; Student Govt.; Pan- hellenic Representative; Arts Club; ACE Executive Council; Hillel, Treas.; Cub Club r epresentative. Nancy Greenlese: Business. Memphis. Phi Gamma Mu, Scribe and Pres.; Eupai thenes, Sec. Robert Lee Gresham: Arts and Sciences. Memphis. N. H. Groseclose: History. Memphis. Albert C. Gross, Jr.: Industrial Arts. Memphis. Kappa Sigma. Grand Scribe; Arnold Air Society; Newman Club; Captain. ROTC; Treas. of Senior Class. Carl William Gruenewald, II; Business Administration. Memphis. Kappa Alpha; Pi Delta Epsilon; DeSoto. Ellen Haimsohn: Business Administration. Memphis. Theta Mu, Pledge Mistress, Pies., I reas.; Hillel, Sec Garavelli Greenbaum Garey Greenlese Gary Gresham Gill Groseclose Glisson Gross Goode Gruenewald Gordon Haimsohn Page 183 Hale Harris I Hale Hatcher Hall Hathcock Halliburton Hearn Hamm Hearn Hammond Helm Katherine Hale: Education. Memphis. Raymond Hale, Jr.: Business Administration. Halls, Tennessee. Kappa Sigma, guard; Vice-pres. of Junior Class; Arnold Air Society; Psychology Club; Major, ROTC. Mrs. Maudie Lee Hall: Education. Memphis. Jack Lewis Halliburton: Biology. Ripley, Tennessee. Betty Hamm: Business Administration. Ramer, Tennessee. James P. Hammond: Industrial Arts. Memphis. Sigma Phi Epsilon, Sgt.-at-Arms; Industrial Club, vice-pres.; Cub Club; 1st Lt„ ROTC; Student Govt. Barbara Ann Hamner: Social Studies. Memphis. Alpha Delta Pi; History Club; Tiger Rag, Feature Editor and Society Editor; Beauty Court; Who ' s Who. Brucene Harris: Arts and Sciences. Memphis. Arabesque Club; Wesleyan Foundation; College Choir. Ben D. Hatcher: Industrial Arts. Osceola, Arkansas. Pi Kappa Alpha; Industrial Arts Club; Cub Club, Treas. Hugh S. Hathcock: Physical Education. Memphis. Chi Sigma, parliamentarian; M Club; Football. Carey Hearn: History. Potts Camp, Mississippi. Social Science Club. Nancy Hearn: Elementary Education. Memphis. Euparthenes, pres.; Tassel; ACE; Wesley Foundation; Who ' s Who. George Neville Helm, Jr.: History. Hickman, Kentucky. Pi Kappa Alpha, house mgr.; Interfraternity Council. Jerry Henry: Business Administration. Memphis. James Herbert: Business Administration. Memphis. Kappa Sigma; Arnold Air Society, treas.; Cadet Colonel, ROTC. Paul E. Hess: Arts and Sciences. Memphis. Lambda Chi Alpha, rush chairman; International Relations Club, pres.; History Association, treas.; Chairman of Honor Committee; Social Chairman of Senior Class. William C. Hill: Education. Memphis. Psychology Club; Art Club; Industrial Arts Club. James N. Hines: History. Memphis. History Club. William W. Hines: Mathematics. Germantown, Tennessee. Alpha Tau Omega; Arnold Air Society; 1st Lt., ROTC. Mary Hobb: Elementary Education. Dyersburg, Tennessee. Phi Mu; ACE; Wesley Foundation. Some prospects for coaching jobs are discussed by officials and students Herbert Hines Page 184 Holcomb Hopkins Hood Hudgins Jobs are discussed in School of Education, too. Senior Class James H. Holcomb: Marketing. Memphis. Kappa Sigma; Arnold Air Society, executive officer; Major, ROTC. Jack W. Holt: Arts and Sciences. Memphis. RUSHELLE Hood: Arts and Sciences. Memphis. Charles Thomas Hopkins: Business Administration. Paris, Tennessee. Otis Wilson Howe, Jr.: Arts and Sciences. Wabash, Arkansas. Chi Sigma, pies.; Canterbury Club; Sigma Chi Fraternity; Stu- dent Govt.; IFC. Hazel Hudgins: English. Goodlettsville, Tennessee. Phi Mu, treas.; Wesley Foundation; Psychology Club; DeSoto. associate editor. Joe Huey: Physical Education. Pontotoc, Mississippi. Independents Club, vice-pies.; Tech. Sgt., ROTC. BETTYE Jean Hughes: Elementary Education. Collierville, Tennessee. YWCA, pies.; ACE. Wallace Hughey: Education. Memphis. Hawley Ingram: English. Memphis. Arnold Air Society; Psychology Club; 1st Lt., ROTC. JACKIE Jack: Arts and Sciences. Memphis. Phi Mu, historian and rush chairman; Westminster Fellowship; YWCA; Sec. of Senior Class. John Raymond Johnson: Arts and Silences. Jackson. Tennessee. Sigma Alpha Epsilon, treas.; Biology Club. Norman R. Johnson: Social Science. Memphis. Lambda Chi Alpha. Charles Jordan: Business Administration. Memphis. Don Jordan: Music. Milan, Tennessee. Arabesque; Wesley Foundation. OLLIE Keller: Physical Education. Maryvillc, Tennessee. Pi Kappa Alpha; M Club; Football; Football Co-Captain; Who ' s Who. Martha Keltner: Education. Memphis. BSU; Association of Childhood Education. BlLLIE J. Kennedy: Arts and Sciences. Memphis. James Edward Killman: Business Administration. Memphis. Maurice Lamar Kilpatrick: Mathematics. Memphis. Arnold Air Society; AFROTC Ride Team, team captain; Lt. Colonel, ROTC. Huey Jordan Hughes Hughey Ingram Jack Johnson Johnson Jordan Keller Keltner Kennedy Killman Kilpatrick Page 7S5 Kiser Loriclt Lauderdale Loskove Lax Lyons Ledbetter McCaleb Lee McCallen Lewis McCarley Lilley McClain Marv Grace Kiser: Music. Selmer, Tennessee. Tassel; Arabesque, treas.; Association of Childhood Education; Dormitory Counsel. Mary Ann Lauderdale: Arts and Sciences. Memphis. Alpha Xi Delta, marshal; Newman Club. Hugh Brooks Lax: Business Administration. Bolivar, Tennessee. Norvell Eugene Ledbetter: Chemistry. Raleigh, Tennessee. Sigma Phi Epsilon; Cub Club Representative; Chi Beta Phi; American Chemical Society. MSC Chapter, pies.; MSC Rifle and Shooting Assoc, Asst. Range Officer; Math Club; Industrial Arts Club; Newman Club; Student Govt.; Rep. for American Chemical Society. Betty Sue Lee: Education. Memphis. Independents Club, vice-pres.; ACE; Wesley Foundation. Jack R. Lewis: Education. Selmer, Tennessee. Loy Lilley: English. Gates, Tennessee. Sigma Phi Epsilon, sec; Wesley Foundation, pres.; Student Reli- gious Council, vice-pres.; Student Govt.; Interfraternity Council; Cull Club; Who ' s Who. Bruce L. Lorick: Business Management. Memphis. Pi Kappa Alpha, historian and publicity chairman. Marvin Joseph Loskove: Accounting. Memphis. Vrnold Air Society; 1st Li., ROTC. Bobby I). Lyons: Business Management. Memphis. Sylvia Anne McCaleb: Business-Secretarial Science. Trenton. Tennessee. Phi Gamma Nu, vice-pres. and treas. Elizabeth C. McCallen: Arts and Sciences. Memphis. Delta Zeta, sec-treas.; Psychology Club; Sweetheart of Chi Sigma Fraternity. Barbara McCarley: Business Administration. Memphis. Phi Mu, chaplain; Wesley Foundation; Ioka Wikewam; Maid of Cotton, 1951. Rosella McClain: Education. Covington, Tennessee. Betty Durr McCormick: Elementary Education. Memphis. YWCA, treas.; Physical Education Club. John Louis McCoy: English. Pensacola, Florida. Sigma Phi Epsilon; Newman Club; Chemistry Club. James Nelson McDaniel: Biology. Memphis. Lambda Chi Alpha, pies.; Tau Kappa Alpha; Interfraternity Council, pies.; Psychology Club; Cumberland Club; Debate Teams; Who ' s Who. Carlton McFarland: Speech and Drama. Memphis. Sigma Phi Epsilon, sec; Alpha Psi Omega; Arnold Air Society, public inf.; Sock ami Buskin, pies.; Captain, ROTC; DeSoto; Who ' s Who. Donald G. McGarii y: Business Administration. Memphis. Jane McGinty: English. River View, Alabama. Sigma Delta Pi; BSU; DeSoto. Those teachers-to-be get a workout at the training school. McCormick McFarland McCoy McSarity McDaniel McGinty Page 186 McNeil Mahanay Magdefrau Mallick They ' re always willing to take time to pose for the photographer. Senior Class Jack D. McNeil: Business Management. Brownsville, Tennessee. Pi Kappa Alpha, pies.; Tau Kappa Alpha; Debating Team; Imagine. Richard Brodnax Maclin: Biology. Mason, Tennessee. Sigma Alpha Epsilon; Westminster Club, vice-pres.; Cub Club; Student Govt. Caril F. Madgefrau: Business Administration. Memphis. Sigma Phi Epsilon; Delta Sigma Pi, pies.; Arnold Air Societv, adjutant recorder; Canterbury Club, treas.; Captain. ROTC. Timothy I. Mahaney: Business Administration. Memphis. Pi Kappa Alpha; Wesley Foundation. Robert Gerald Majors: Industrial Arts. Adamsville, Tennessee. Pi Kappa Alpha. Dorothy Mallick: Social Science. Memphis. Alpha Xi Delta, social chairman; History Club sec; Social Science Club, pres.; Westminster Fellowship; Student Govt.; Panhellenic Representative; College Choir. James Z. Markeloms: Education. Niagara Falls, New York. Kappa Alpha; Newman Club; M Club; Physical Education Club; Football. Anadya Marques: Education. Campinas, Brazil. Paul Harold Marsh: Business Administration. Memphis. Kappa Sigma, grand treas.; Delta Kappa; Pi Delta Epsilon, pics.; Arnold Air Society; Psychology Club; Canterbury Club; 1st Ft., ROTC; DeSoto, editor-in-chief; Student Govt.; Who ' s Who. Alice June Martin: Education. Memphis. Sigma Kappa, pres.; Tassel; Panhellenic Council; Association of Childhood Education; Wesley Foundation; Student Govt.; Who ' s Who. GER ALD E. Maynard. Jr.: Business Administration. Memphis. Kappa Sigma; Psychology (Hub; Wesley Foundation: Intel frater- nity Council; Intramurals, Tennis and Badminton. Martha Jane Meals: Elementary Education. Gibson, Tennessee. Phi Mu; ACE; Wesley Foundation. (. II. Miles: Arts and Sciences. Bells, Tennessee. Phil Howard Miller: Chemistry. Memphis. Sigma Phi Epsilon, si. marshal; Chemistry Club. Peggy Anne Miller: Education. Kenton, Tennessee. ACE; K Club, recording sec. Agnes Anne Moore: Speech and Drama. Memphis. Alpha I ' si Omega, v. -pres.; Newman Club, v. -pres; Sock and Buskin, treas.; Independents, sec. Patricia Ann Moore: Biology. Memphis. Rifle Club; Chemistry Club, sec. -treas. William Noel Morris: Arts and Sciences. Memphis. Pi Kappa Alpha, pledge class vice-pres.; I ' i Delta Epsilon; Tiger Rag. GEORGE WAYNE MOSELEY: Business Administration. Memphis. James W. Mosley: Chemistry. Dyersburg, Tennessee. Sigma Phi Epsilon; Chi Beta Phi. Marlcelonis Miller Marques Miller Miles Mosley Page 187 y Moss Osborne Mueller Osburn Murphy Osburn i f Neville Owens Nichols Palmer ? North Parker Joe David Moss: History. Memphis. Kappa Alpha; Westminster Fellowship, pies.; Arnold Air Society; Captain. ROTC. Charles W. Mueller: History. Memphis. Pi Kappa Alpha, historian; Delta Kappa; Pi Delta Epsilon, sec- treas.; Canterbury Club; Arts; 1st Lt., ROTC; Tiger Rag, editor; Publicity Chairman for Religious Emphasis Week; Who ' s Who. Walter H. Murphy: Arts and Sciences. Memphis. Pi Kappa Alpha. Ann H. Neville: Elementary Education. Gallaway, Tennessee. Phi Iu; ACE; Wesley Foundation; Psychology Club. Erlend Nichols: Education. Olive Branch, Mississippi. James Patrick North: Accounting. Memphis. Delta Sigma Pi, treas.; Newman Club; Industri al Arts Club. Herbert Louis Notowich: Accounting. Memphis Hillel; 2nd Lt., ROTC. James F. Osborne: Chemistry. Memphis. Chemistry Club. Ji.mmie R. Osburn: Education. Memphis. Robert C. Osburn: Arts and Sciences. Memphis. B. Ray Owens. Math. Memphis. BSU; History Association. Richard Carl Palmer: Chemistry. Memphis. Chi Beta Phi, historian; BSU. Nelda L. Parker: History. Dallas, Texas. History Association; BSU. Robert Patterson: Education. Memphis. Michael Alfred Patton: Business Administration. Memphis. Delta Sigma Pi, senior guide. Faynelle Penick: English. Memphis. Phi Mu, registrar; Psychology Club, Wesley Foundation; DeSoto. John B. Peyton: History. Memphis. Kappa Sigma, grand master; Canterbury Club; History Club; IFC; Student Govt.; Cub Club. Guy Roberts Phillips: Arts and Sciences. Memphis. Sigma Delta Pi; Canterbury Club; History Association; Social Science Club; DeSoto Staff. Wilma Pickard: Education. Covington, Tennessee. Mary Susan Pierint: Physical Education. Memphis. Alpha Xi Delta, social chairman; Newman Club; ACE; Physical Education Club. Nothing like a nice little friendly snow battle. Patton Phillips Penick Pickard Peyton Pierini v Page 188 Polk Pruitt Pouncey Rainwater Editor Frank Ahlgren of The Commercial Appeal presents Book for MSC Library to Billy G. Robinson, Talley Scholarship winner. Senior Class Hermie Gay Plunk: Arts and Sciences. Finger, Tennessee. Marjorie Polk: Arts and Sciences. Memphis. Euparthenes; Panhellenic Representative. Betty Erle Pouncey: English. Memphis. Pi Delta Epsilon; Modern Dante Club, pres.; Cub Club; Sock and Raskin; Tiger Rag; Student Govt. Charles Prislovsky: Marketing. Cordova, Tennessee. Independents; Physical Education Club. Robert F. Pruitt: Management. Memphis. Arnold Air Society; Major, ROTC. Elwood D. Rainwater: Physical Education. Berry, Alabama. Paige Ratcliff: Speech and Drama. Memphis. Tau Kappa Alpha; Alpha Psi Omega; Sock and Buskin; Psy- chology Club. Charles A. Rhew: Psychology. Memphis. Kappa Sigma; 1st Lt., ROTC. Clarence E. Rinner, Jr.: Industrial Arts. Memphis. Pi Kappa Alpha; Industrial Arts Club; K Club. William C. Roberts, Jr.: Arts and Sciences. Memphis. Delta Sigma Phi, sec. Merrill L. Roe: Arts and Sciences. Memphis. Ina Belle Rorex: Physical Education. Knoxville, Tennessee. Phi Mu; Physical Education Club; Disciples Students Fellowship, sec; Alternate Maid of Cotton contest. Joe Rose: Chemistry. Viklo, Tennessee. Sigma Phi Epsilon; Math Club, pies.; MSC Chapter of American Chemical Society, vice-pres. Pauline Rosenberg: English. Memphis. Sigma Kappa, historian; Tassel; Liberal Arts Honor Society; History Association; Imagine; DeSoto. Jacob H. Row, Jr.: Education. Orlando, Florida. Bill Ruleman: Industrial Arts. Memphis. Pi Kappa Alpha, vice-pres.; Industrial Arts Club; Wesley Founda- tion; Psychology Club. Connie Schmidt: Elementary Education. Memphis. Alpha Xi Delta, sec; ACE; Newman Club; Ioka Wikewam; Art Club. Dorothyann Scott: Elementary Education. Memphis. Alpha Gamma Delta, vice-pres.; Tassel; ACE, pres.; Student Govt.; YWCA; Forensics; Who ' s Who. Joy Lee Scott: Education. Memphis. ACE; BSU, vice-pres. Rankin Rose Ratcliff Rosenberg Roberts Schmidt Page 189 Shaw Sims Sheppard Shults Sibley Simmons Simmons Sims Singleton Smitheart Smotherman Spence Simpson Spencer William H. Shaw: History. Tiptonville, Tennessee. Alpha Tau Omega; Tau Kappa Aljaha; History Club, Vice-Pres.; Debate Team; Major. ROTC. Bonnie Lou Sheppard: Education. Dell, Arkansas. Sigma Kappa; Panhellenic, Treas.; Wesley Foundation; Home Ec. Club, Pies.; Miss Home Ec; State Vice-Pres. of College Home Ec. Clubs; Student Gov t. Arthur Garvin Shults: Industrial Arts. Jackson, Tennessee. Sigma Alpha Epsilon; Industrial Arts Club; Airman, ROTC. Robert E. Siblev: Arts and Sciences. Selmer, Tennessee. James G. Simmons: Business Administration. Brownsville, Tennessee. Patsy Simmons: Accounting. Stanton, Tennessee. Delta Zeta, Sec.; Phi Gamma Nu, Treas.; Wesley Foundation; Dorm Council. Cecil Simpson: Education. Memphis. Sigma Kappa. Social Chairman; Cub Club; Arts Club, Pres.; ACE, Project Chairman; Student Govt. E. Raymond Sims: Psychology. West Terre Haute, Indiana. Hardy Clay Sims: Arts and Sciences. Somerville, Tennessee. Chi Sigma. Helen Claire Singleton: Plealtli and Physical Education. Memphis. BSU, Pres.; ACE; YWCA; Girl ' s Intramural Broad Jump Record. Dolores Smitheart: Education. Memphis. Independents, Vice-Pres.; ACE; Student Govt. Sarah Smotherman Hannah: Education. Memphis. Sigma Kappa, Sec; ACE; Arts Club; Cumberland Club. Joe S. Spence: Business Administration. Bells, Tennessee. Clara Agnes Spencer: Secretarial Science. Memphis. Phi Gamma Nu, Pies.; Tassel, Sec. Joan Steele: English. Memphis. Alpha Gamma Delta. Catherine Sterling: Arts and Sciences. Memphis. Nancy Lee Stokes: Physical Education. Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. Modern Dance Club, Vice-Pres.; K Club; Physical Education Club. William D. Stuart: Business Administration. Memphis. Joe R. Sullivan: Business Administration. Memphis. David L. Summerlin: Industrial Arts. Memphis. Pi Kappa Alpha. JUNIOR MISS Candidates included, front row, left to right: Char- lotte Young, Barbara, Burnette, Jo Carolyn Sherrod, Anne Dodd. Back row: Jane Anderson, Bette Jo Reding, Nancy Almy, Theresa Rainey. Steele Stuart Sterling Sullivan Stokes Summerlin Page 190 Tatum Thompson Students paid attention, but what about the prof: Senior Class Charles L. Sutton: Chemistry. Memphis. Pi Kappa Alpha; Cub Club; Industrial Ai is Club. Loraine Tapley: Education. Jackson, Tennessee. Wiley Tatum: Music. Whitehaven, Tennessee. Arabesque; Pres — Vice-Pres.; Sock and Buskin; BSU. Creed N. Taylor, Jr.: Business Administration. Memphis. Lambda Chi Alpha, Ritualist; Westminster Fellowship; Canter- bury Club. Oscar L. Thomas: Physical Jubilation. Fayette, Alabama. Sigma Alpha Epsilon; Arnold Air Society; Football; Cadc-l Colonel, ROTC; Who ' s Who. Walter C. Thompson: Chemistry. Memphis. Sigma Phi Epsilon; Chi Beta Phi; Rifle Club; Math Club; Cub Club; Canterbury Club; American Chemical Society; Cadet S Sgt.; Student Government. Donald Todd: Business Management. Memphis. Pi Kappa Alpha; Corresponding Sec, Recording Sec; First Lieu- tenant, Arnold Air Society; ROTC Editor, Tiger Rag. William Payne Trotter: Biology. Memphis. Kappa Alpha; Cub Club, Vice-Pres.; Freshman Class, Treasurer; DSF. Mark Tucker: Industrial Arts. Memphis. Sigma Phi Epsilon. Historian; Industrial Arts Club, Vice-Pres.; Wesley Foundation. Nancy Tycer: Elementary Education. Memphis. Alpha Delta Pi Secretary, Rush Chairman; A.C.E.; Westminster Fellowship; Art Club; Cub Chili; Senior Class, Secretary; Alter- nate Freshman Queen; Religious Emphasis Week Committee. Aubrey Vaughn: Physical Education. Vinton, Virginia. Kappa Sigma. Nick John Vergos: Education. Memphis. Joe Ed. Walk: Education. Memphis. Joel Walton: Education. Memphis. Jerry White Ward: Business Administration. Jackson, Tennessee. M Club; Major, Arnold Air Society; Football. MARTHA Ann Ward: Elementary Education. Mil liny ton, Tennessee. Phi Mu, Pres., Vice-Pres.; Corresponding Secretary; Scholarship Chairman; A.C.E.; Canterbury Club; Lambda Chi Alpha Sweet- heart; Junior Miss; May Queen; Student Government Rep.; Pan- hellenic Rep.; Mynders Hall Pres. Don Ware: Business Administration. Memphis. Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Intramural Manager. LENORA WRIGHT WEBSTER: Elementary Education. Millington, Tennessee. A.C.E. Henry R. Wenzler, III: Business Administration. Memphis. Kappa Sigma, Grand Master of Ceremonies; Pi Delia Epsilon, Vice-Pres.; Newman Club, Social Chairman; Spanish Club; Golf Team; Photograp her for Annual, 2 Vis.; Student Government; Senior Class, Vice-Pres. Thomas White: Education. Bolivar, Tennessee. Todd Walton Trotter Ward Tucker Ward Page 191 Wilkinson Wing Williams Wulff Williams Yates Wilshire Zinck Wilson Kirkham Senior Class Margaret Wilkinson: Psychology. Somerville, Tennessee. Kappa Delta; Mynders Hall Council; Psychology Club; Social Science Club; Wesley Foundation; Physical Education; Eupar- thenes, Treasurer. Sara Elizabeth Williams: Arts and Sciences. Lewisbnrg, Tennessee. Shirley Williams: Elementary Education. Millington, Tennessee. Phi Mu, Ritualistic Chairman; A.C.E.; Westminster Fellowship; Cub Club; Art Club; Dormitory Council. Charles A. Wilshire: English. Memphis. Corporal, ROTC; Tiger Rag. Dorothy Ellen Wilson: Latin. Memphis. Sigma Delta Phi; Baptist Student Union. Ferris Stanley Wing: Business Administration. Gainesville, Georgia. Kappa Alpha; Football; Who ' s Who. Bill Wulff: Liberal Arts. .Memphis. Charles D. Yates: Physical Science. Cordova, Tennessee. Chi Beta Phi; Chemistry Club; Social Science; Westminster Fellowship, Secretary, Synod Rep. Arnold Zinck: Chemistry. Memphis. Chi Beta Phi, President. Robert Kirkham: Music Education. Memphis. Arabesque Club; Who ' s Who ; Opera Workshop; Pagliacci ; Messiah; Serva Padrona. Winners all — Berl Ga MSC and Miss MSC, Jeannine Bolton. Tn . f -v. ( - ., v ... ! i :- rey and Pat Campbell, named Mr. frame the May Queen winner, ' %. Joining in the S.A.E. ceremony, when the national fraternity installed a chapter at Memphis State, were, left to right: Henry L. Nail, secretary; John R. Johnson, treasurer; Tommy Staed, vice-president; Don Rhoads, president; Richard A. Douglas, correspondent; Dr. Chester D. Lee, national S.A.E. president from Ames, Iowa, and President J. M. Jack Smith. , ' Page 792 ■■■■■■■■ .■ ■■■■■ :..:...,, ::. ' ■:. ' ■■■.:■.,: Junior Class The Junior Class, to promote the educational facilities at Memphis State, presented the library copies of the English Historical Review, Volumes L-XXV, on microcards this year. These volumes have been made available for student use. On the social side, the class gave a successful Halloween Dance in the Student Center. Highlights of this dance were the fortune teller ' s booth and the floor show and the dec- orations. More formally the class sponsored a dance at the Colonial Country Club which was highlighted by the Crowning of Miss Jane Anderson as Junior Miss. Sponsors of the class are Dr. D. C. Sossomon and Prof. R. W. McGowan. Tickets went on sale in the Administration Building for the big class Halloween Party. Officers of the class include, left to right, Johnny Avgeris, president; Pat Wilkinson, secretary, and Charlotte Young, Student Government representative. Standing are Bob Mitchell, vice-president, and Dolph Smith, II, treasurer. Hal Baker was elected treasurer the second quarter. Page 194 Junior a ass Junior Class leaders entertain children. Elizabeth Ann Adams Samuel E. i in win k Nancy Ai mi | am Anderson |i i Anderson m wrick Anderson Francis Anglin [ohn Avgeris Julian (). Bailey, Jr. Hal Baker Winford Baker Mil A IN JOEI BA1 I IN Johnny Bandy LaVayi Baratti Jerry Barber Lynnwood BAKI.IIO Ray S. Barker Don Bennett Roger m. Bennett Louis Jack Berger Joe Berry Larry Bishop James D. Blackard Tom Blake VV. E. Blalack Frank Bi askovich Charles E. Bledsoe, Jr. Jeann:ne Bolton Joyce Bonner Kenneth Bridges David A. Brigmam m. Shirley Brill Clifi Broadway Ann Brooks Brown Brooks Edward C. Brown Horace Burford Jerry Hay Burkett Barbara Burnette Franklin D. Burrell Charles R. Burris, Jr. Nancy Bush Junior Class All want to be Queen . . Mary Elizabeth Carlton Richard F. Carlson James E. Cason J. M. Chambers, hi Billy W. Chapman Gordon Chapman Marguerite Chappell John W. Childress Sylvia Church James Dowell Clark Annie Lee Clay James Edwin Clayton Johnny Clayton Bill F. Cole Jack M. Cole Monty Combs Bette Joy Cooper Dot Cooley Jane Cooper Quentin L. Cooper Warren Cooper William Robert Cooper Pat Crawford Mae Alice Crockett Jerry Brice Crum Marion Crump Anne Davis Nonnie Sue Davis Millard Davis Wayne Davis Louis Dickinson Anne Elizabeth Dodd Margaret Douglass Ernie Murphy Downing Sherrell Dunn James Edmonds Charles H. Edwards Weida Entrikin Sidney Evensky Jackie J. Ezell Paul V. Fairley, Jr. Cornell Faquin Junior a ass Members of the Industrial Arts Club are taken on a tour of the Layne Research Division at Layne Bowler, Inc., in Memphis. JONETTA FARGASON Dorothy J. Fisher Janie Fisher Robert Marvin Ford Hazel Forrester | wfes Earl Forrester Elmore Fortner Rob Frazier Fred S. French Nancy Gaither Bob Gaugh Eugene Gill Leonora Gill Martha Gill Bobby Glenn Carl A. Goolsby Archibald E. Gordon Tommy Graham Bruce Graves Byron M. Graves Howard R. Greenberg Tommy Greenhaw Graham Griffith. Jr. Dan M. Guinn David T. Guyton Marilyn Hall Sara Haley James P. Hamilton Bobby Harmon John Harris Clarence H. Harwell Sonny Hataway A. B. Hawkins Ellis Marie Hayden Pat Hayes Carlton Henley John Emmett Herron Patsy Hinds Jack Hogue Jae Holden Sissie Holland Tommy Holliday Page 197 Junior Class IllillSSS lilt §tii GRAY TICKET — Front row, left to right: Jeaninne Bolton, Carleton McFarland and Pat Campbell. Top row: J. B. Cobb and Julia Goode. Fances Holloman Carolyn Ann Hull Jimmy Hurt barbara icenberger Tommy Jackson Clifford Lee James Mrs. Frank Jemison Lucille Jamison Beverly Johnson William H. Johnson Bob Jones John G. Jones Charles G. Judy Jane Kee Diane M. Keenan Collins Kilburn Nancy Kincaid Okdie H. King, Jr. Steve Kinzalow Delores Kinsolving Frank S. Kirk James Kenneth Koon Van R. Ladner Burney Landess Roland Larson Mary Ann Lauderdale Kenneth Lester Betty Lewis Gene P. Lewis, Sr. Dian Lindseth John William Lipsey Sing Lock James Pete Longo Mildred B. Loob W. Spicer Loving Frank Lowe Fdward Lyon Bill McClain BlLLIE S. McCULLOUGH Jim McKain Flizabeth Allen McKinney dwayne d. maddox Junior a ass BLUE TICKET — Front row, left to right: Jane Anderson, Martha Ann Ward and Nancy Almy. Top row: Bob Patterson and Berl Garey. George Makris |oi MANOS Harold Martin |ikio Martin Kenneth Martin Frank Mawyer 1). i . maynard Betty Jo Metheny Jean Scott Miller Joe Hargrove Miller Jo Ellen Mills Robert L. Mitchell Barrie D. Moffatt (trtis Moore Tommy Morgan Eugene C. Morris Edwin S. Munson Frank E. Murphy Tom Mi ri augh I . . Ml si |i i Myers Henry L. Nail William 1). Neal James H. Nelly Donna Newman Doris J. Nimmo Betty Oglesby Lynn ()rr William A. Oyler Elaine Patterson (Catherine Jane Patterson Harry H. Percer Marlyn Percer John Thomas I ' i kkyman Darwin Phillifs John E. Phillips Mary Alice Phillips Ann Claire Pickens Lewis Pittman John Polsgrove Betty Sue Powers Stewart G. Powell Page 199 Junior a ass Poor boy — or is he? Bobby Pratt Martha Puckett Norma Pugh Theresa Rainey Trav Read Bette Jo Reding Carolyn Reese Will Renfro Don Rhoads Aubrey Riley Jamie Roberson Billy G. Robinson Luther L. Robinson III Nancy Jo Rumble Tommy Rush Billy Russell Peggy Jean Sanford Mertice Sansing Thomas E. Sawner Elmer Seaton Mary Anne Sellars Helen Shearon Jo Carolyn Sherrod Shirley Ann Shute Harry Simpkins Eddie Simpson James Simpson Oliver H. Skinner Dolph Smith III Osbin E. Smith Wesley (Bubba) Smith Thelma Snyder Bob H. Spencer Janelle Spencer Richard Stanley Betty Lou Stidham Scotty Stiles Donald Stewart John W. Sturdivant Ned J. Suttle William R. Swain, Jr. C. G. Theoharatos Page 200 Junior a ass Chemistry seems so complex Bobbye Thomas Bill Thompson, Jr. Tommy Thompson Bovce B. Thornton. Jr. Albert A. Tracy Mary Evelyn Trammell Donald T. Tubbs Charles E. Tyler BlNG TYUS Shirley Umfress Buck Varnell Agnes Vincent Boyd Wade, Jr. Charles S. Walker James Herbert Walker William R. Ward Morris M. Weiss Jim Wesson David H. White Shirley White Richard E. Widdows Patricia L. Wilkinson Bobby Thomas Williams Eleanor Williamson Frank M. Willis, Jr. Betty Wilson Marcaret Wilson Judy Winer Don Winn Glenn C. Wolf Martha Wood Billy Joe Wright Carl Wright Wendell Wright Freddie June York Charlotte Young Raymond Zimmerman John Louis Zoccola Page 201 Sophomore Class The Sophomore Class in the fall of 1953 carried over a majority of MSC ' s largest freshman class in the history of the school. The year started in fine form, with a class meet- ing in the fall. At the class dance at the Jewish Community Center, a center piece of hearts and walls decorated with red and white balloons provided a colorful setting. Midway during the gala evening the class president, Marvin Hopper, pre- sented the Mr. and Miss Fabulous awards to Jimmy Douglas and Barbara Creamer. Members of the class elected Miss Barbara Creamer and Jimmy Douglas as Miss and Mr. Fabulous. They were honored at a class dance held at the Jewish Community Center. Page 202 •Ob . Class officers include, left to right: Marvin Hooper, president; Jeannie Lynn Harpster, treasurer; Orville Williams, vice-president, and Marie Bolton, secretary. Miss Bolton did not return the second quarter and Carol Johnson was elected the new class secretary. Sophomore Class Paul I ' iiii i ip i wis ( II ki is Adcock Barbara n Agee Caroi i i in Mil BA [OY Al 1 Kl l From y k oi d Gene rnoi d David Vshmori Flora Atchley Gwn Atkins Sue Atkinson LARRY l Ml 1 1 kry s. Avery, |r. FIeryey Ayc:ock William Lee Bagwell m ri Baker James W. Bali ard ClIARLOl 1 1 BARBEL |im barbee | am barcroft Janette Barham Mary Margaret Earner George Baskin Pat Baskin |oiIN IF BATSON Barbara Beaty Whitten Bell Rita Bernero William F. Bethany Wiii i am Bettison Robiri V. Bickers Fare Bll lim.s Earline Bingham William L. Boetim Marie Bolton Emma Marie Braddock Betty Bradford Mary Ann Brandshaw Beverly Brewer Hank Brini Gwendy Britt John Brommer | amis R. Brooks Betty Brown Carl Brown, Jr. Leopold Lawrence Brown Jimmy Bruce Don alu A. Brugge Jerry Buckaloo Carolyn Bush Charles E. Cadwell Kenneth Caldwell Nancy Callis Ann Cannon Page 203 Sophomore Class Jimmy Cannon John S. Cannon Betty Carr James William Casey J. C. Castellaw, Jr. Ray Castle Beverly Causey William O. Chandler Joseph E. Chidester Danny Childs Jerry Wayne Christopher Jose M. Cisneros John W. Clark James David Clarke Ed R. Clayton Judith Cleghorn Edith Clifton Jerry Cobb Pauline Cohen W. B. Cole, Jr. John (Sonny) Coleman Bob Collie Barbara Ann Collins Donovan E. Compton Wayne Condon Bobbie Nell Conlee Franklin Craft Lina Crawford Barbara Creamer Glenn Crosby Jean Carole Cross Herbert B. Gulp, Jr. Edgar E. Currier William C. Curtis, Jr. Ray Daniel Max Barry Daughtry Harold D. Davis Jamye Sue Davis Elizabeth Davidson Jerald Daws Buddy Dees Carolyn Esther Dellinger William B. DeZonia Diana Diggs Billy Dillard Douglas Dinnin Peggy Dinwiddie Jewel L. Dixon Glenn Dodds Judy Doddridge Barbara Dodge W. Fred Dodson Bobby Dohogne Jo Ann Doty Page 204 Sop iomore Class Edward Douglas Jimmy Douglas Richard A. Douglas George Douglass Buddy Doyle Gene Driver F rances Duckworth Barbara E. Dukes Patricia Duncan Robert Duncan Morris Dyi Gene C. Eaki r Nancy Eddins Higgins Edwards Ann Elliott Faye Ellis Doris Ellison James L. Elmore, Jr. Johnnie Ray Entrikin Glenn Ray Essary Bette Evensky John Farmer, |k. Margaret (Peg) Fellman Joe Ferguson Dorothy Fisher Keith M. Fisher W. Bowlyne Fisher R. Jack Fishman Robert C. Fite Pat Fitzgerald Shirley Flint John Y. Fong Rayford Dale Ford Calvin L. Foster Ann Fowler David H. Fowler Robert Fowler Tommy C. Freels Nelson Freeman Roy Freeman Joanne Forst Martha Fry Mary Ann Furlotte Virginia Garavelli Bill Garner Ralph George Edgar H. Gillock Bobby G. Gilman Doris Goldberger Carolyn Gore Louise Abernathy Gorman Conrad Go. heff Sammy Gould James Grady Page 205 Sophomore Class Marion Graves Thomas Graves Babs [. Green James T. Green, Jr. David m. Griffin Robert A. Guvton Dorothy Hagy James Hagv June Hamlin Mary Ann Hand Coy Haraway Jenny Lynn Harpster Iris Hart James Fulmore Harwell [immie Hayslip Arthur Hazlett Jack M. Heffington Bobby Henderson Carolyn Henson William V. Herbers Edward Herron Carolyn Hewlett Pat Hewlett Larry Hilbun Randall Wayne Hindman Julia Hodgson Jim Hogg Caroline Holmes Joann Holt Pete W. Hookings Dwane Hopper Marvin Hopper Eddins L. Hopps John Craeton Hornberger Bill Horner Jackie Houston J immie Houston Robert D. Howell Jack. Hubbard Ray Hughes Betty Hull Jerry R. Hunter Lamar Jacks Joy Jackson Thurman Jackson Allen |aco Billy Ray Jennings George Jennings Carey C. Johnson Carol Johnson George Edward Joeinson Harold Reed Johnson W. Forbes Johnson Cyril L. Johnston Page 206 Sophomore Class Carl Lee Jordan. Jr. (ere joyner Chari is Jung Norma |ea Kelly II VRRIS ls.IM.EV Bobby J. Keough Die Killingsworth, |k. Peggy King Betty Kinsolving Inez Kirk I.Ol Is |ACK K () CAROl YN Koch Clydi Vernon Lancaster |i i n Langford David I ami k ) ) 1 I ' ll Laux Rex I ii iir (amis Lawrence Leo Raymond Lazarini W ' ii i iam C. Lewis Frank Anthony Linxwiler Dave L. Lloyd Mich ml E. Long Beverly Lutz Jeanie McAlpin Charlene McCain Stewart McCarthy Thomas R. McConnico Glenda McCord Carolyn McDaris Bob McDearman ) i m McDearman Mary Lou McDonald Richard McGuire Ran McHugh Otera McKay John William McXamara Bobby Gene McXutt saka Betty McQuiston Paul I . McReynolds Sandra Maddox Keith Iranklin Magdefrau Barbara Mangrum Robert W. Mann Suzette Mann Jack E. Maroon Lawrence A. Mashaw Gerald F. Meadows Malcolm R. Melton Ralpei Middlebrook James A. Milam Jewele Ann Millard Carolyn Miller Walter D. Miller Page 207 Sophomore Class Buzz Moore Helen Moore Jane Moore Charlotte Ann Morgan J. Alforo Morgan John H. Morris William Morrow Marti Moss Betty Mothershed Wencil O. Move Lonnie W. Moyt William J. Murphy Gus Myrick Leon E. Nall L. David Neal Joe Xeri Raymond Newbill Sidney A. Newton Clarence R. Nobleti Billy W. Morris Betty Ruth Oakley Joyce Olson Taylor Overton Joe Owen Pat Owens Doris Ruth Palmer James L. Pankey, Jr. Janet Pape Clifton F. Parker Aubrey Ted Parrish Wilma Paul Melvin Payne Charles Pennel Betty Jean Perkins Curtis S. Person Shirley Petty Doug Phillips Kenneth B. Phillips Robert J. Phillips John Pickett David R. Pitts Glenn Pitts Kay Pitts Shirley Potts Parker Powell Frank William Prichard, Jr. Shirley Pruitt Richard G. Pruett, Jr. Shirley Ann Quarles Janie Quinn Robert C. Raggio William H. Ray Bill Reed Robert Reese Page 208 Sophomore Class Richard Rhoads Claude E. Riggs. Jr. Nancy Riggs Ann Richardson Thad Richardson Walter H. Robbins Wesley Roberson Billy Roberts Susan Roberts Lynne Robertson Joyce Robinson Bei i yi Ri i ledge Paul H. Saeger Howard Sanders Mary Sanidas Barry Saunders Bryant Savage Paul H. Savage Janice Schaeffer Jeanine Schaeffer Byron Schneider Barnett Scott Joy Scott Della Scruggs Ann Seay Conrad Schackleford a [aggie shanklin Genie Shelton Jerry Mac Shull Bill Sims Arthur Hugh Sisson Hugh W. Smalley Carolyn Smith Iva Carol Smith Joan Marie Smith Sarah Smith John Wm. Smuda Frank J. Soro Wm. H. Sparks Frank Speight Jimmy Springfield Thomas W. Staed Olin (Bo-Bo) Stalcup Vernon Glenn Stanford James Stark Floyd Starnes Georgia Stein Roberta Steuari Nancy Stewart Rayburn Stewart William E. Still Vaughn Stimbert Gene Stoots Peggie Sue Roberson Page 209 Sophomore Class Gary Sullins Sylvia Sullivant Ann Tatum Helen Taylor Patricia Taylor Melvin E. Tedder Jack E. Terry Jimmy Terrell Ann Spears Thomas Janet Thomasson Anne Thompson Joy Thompson W. England Thompson Robert B. Tillman Mary Jane Tinkler Winifred M. Todd Hartwell Toler Francine Trantham John T. Tribble Jack L. Troy Brown Turner Peggy Turner Betty Vaughn Baiba Varsbergs Carole Venable Bill Vesey Bob Vollmer Lottie Nash Wade Bill Walker Lewis Walker Mary Lou Wallace Martha L. Wallace Ro a Kieweg Waller Thomas E. Ward Sally Warner Bernard Webb Paul Webb Tom Webb Louise Ruch Webber Peggy Jo Welch Roy Mae Welden Virginia Weller Charles H. Wexler Robert Wheeler George W. Wiese Perry Wilbur Robert Wilkes Robert Wilkins M. Wyatt Wilkinson Norma Jean Wilkinson Eugene (Gene) Williams Floyd Edmond Williams Orville Williams Robert Williams Page 210 Sophomore Class Troy C. Williams Wii i [am M. Williams William Brazelton Williams JO EPH WlLLOUGHBY FiNLEY WlLMOTH Carlene Wilson Grace Wilson Arthur Wolbrecht Patricia Ann Womble r.ob1r1 w ' oodside Louis Wynne Jack Xiques Sara Vivien Yager Teddy Jo Young That everlasting wait — for a woman to make up her mind about where to place furniture. Page 21 1 Fresh a Candidates for Freshmen Queen included, bottom row, left to right: Janelle Brower, Martha Jernigan, Rosemary Brigance and Ellen Clark. Back row, left to right: Judy Livingston, Aurelia Manning, Barbara Hart, Ruth Moody and Dorothy Leach. man lclss Highlighting the year for the Freshman class was the Fabulous Freshman Frolic at the Casino. Under multi- colored balloons and glittered streamers, couples waltzed to the music of Bill Justis. During the dance Martha Jernigan, having been presented the traditional trophy and red roses, was crowned Frosh Queen of 1954. Her alternates were Dotty Leech and Ellen Clark. The 1,003 freshmen elected officers in the fall. During the year they were advised by Dr. Dorothy Seay and Registrar R. P. Clark. Class officers include, left to right: Donald Jones, treasurer; Jerry Lowrie, president; Janelle Brower, secretary, and Eddie Ladd, vice-president. Page 212 Freshman Class Barbara Abernathv John Adav Nell Agnew Ann Allen James H. Allen Jimmie Allen Hiitie Jean Anderton Kay Andrews Charles R. Apple Brande Arie Ronnie Arnett Joe Frank Arnold Gordon W. Aylor Beverly Baker Joe B. Baker Jere Baldridge Joe Barber Sue Barker Gary Leon Barkley Ann Barnett Cooper Barnett William Luther Barett Sandy Barron Shirley Jane Barton Allen Bates William M. Bates John Bell Gwyn Bellamy Charles C. Belt. ]k. Joe Bennett David Lee Berry Barbara Jeane Bettis Charles Richard Bettison Joe Bickerstaff Bob Bigham Wallace (Pete) Billings Dennis W. Billingsley Davis Bizzell Nona Ann Bledsoe William Lee Bobbitt Charles (Bobo) Bobo Grady Bogue - Dewayne Bolton Dudley K. Boston Jim Boston James S. Bouck Ed M. Bowlin J. W. (Jodie) Bowling James M. Bowman Gene Brady Patrick Brady Edwadean Branstine Mary Alice Brewer Rosemary Brigance Kenneth N. Brigham Pat Brigman William H. Brint Janelle Brower Charles Allen Brown Earnest F. Brown Page 213 Fresh man Class Harriet Brown Max W. Brown George Brumback Eddie Brvson Norman Bryant Carolyn Burford Pat E. Burlison William R. Burnett Dixie Busby George Donas Bush Ann Bussell Maynard D. Burrows Jerry Lane Butler Winnie Sue Byrd Houston Cagle Erban Cain Ellen May Caldwell John W. Cannon Bill Canon Joe Cantlon, Jr. Norma Carlton Clyde Carney Alene Carrowan G. Fred Carter, Jr. James M. Carter Clyde H. Casey Michael Cerrito Peggy Chapman William B. Chapman Edward Chester Billie Chiles Jimmy Chumney Carol Clabough Bob Clark Ellen Clark Leslie R. Clark Donald G. Clarke Bill Clifton Janet Cockroft Sonny Coda Charles H. Cole Paul Colbert Billy Joe Colvard Billy L. Couch Sharon Judith Craig Shirley Crawford Stuart Crichfield Esther Crook Gloriann Cross Marvin B. Crumpton Fred Gulp Mike F. Dalton Doy Daniels Dick Davenport Charles Ferris Davis Don Davis Mary Glynn Davis Patti Sue Davis Thomas Davis Walter C. Davis Page 274 Fresh man Class William Frances Dams Martha Davidson Frank H. Dawson. Jr. Jerry Dawson Katherine Deaderick Nancy Deaderick Carolyn Dearing Hazel DeCorse Johnnie F. Dettor Paul Dew Richard Lee Dixon Bobby Dolan Barbara Dowd Ollie Dowell. Jr. Ann Downen Thomas M. Doyle, Jr. Gary Dufresne Lafon Duke Thomas E. Dunavant Ann Duncan Thomas Durgin William R. Durham Betty Edwards Charles Robert Edwards Betty Lou Elkins Evelyn Joyce Ellis Jane Emerson Norman G. Ervin Billie Farmer Howard W. Fennell. Jr. James R. Fields Gordon L. Finch Pat Fitzgerald Ollie Mae Fleet Melvin Fleischer Thomas Fleming Tom Flowers Mrs. Maurine Foster James Fox Carolyn Rose Frank Glenn Franks Raymond Free George M. Frey Charles William Fritts Kent L. Gardiner Pamela Gardiner Billy Wayne Gardner Arthur E. Garner Bob Gatewood Grace Gavin Frederica Gibson Lenagene Gibson Thomas N. Gibson, Jr. Arthur Richmond Gill, )r. Mary Anne Gilless Don Gilliland Jim Glascock Rhudalph Gooch Donald F. Goode Jack J. Goode Page 215 Fresh a man Lass Joe Graham Frank D. Grabowski Virginia Grannis Donalyn Graves Claude E. Green Ronnie R. Green Joann Greenbaum Charles A. Greene Mary Blanche Greenland Margaret Greeven A. J. Grisham Kenton Grooms Connie Grubb Joe A. Guasco Bobby Guice Janet Avis Hakala Bob Haley Jere W. Hamilton Charles A. Hammers Jim Hammers Bessie Haimsohn Ann Haines Jimmy N. Hale Harriett Hall Freddie H. Hankins Eleanor Harper Bob Harrell Robert Lee Harrington Clarke Harris Louis T. Harris Stephen R. Harris Zoe E. Harrison Barbara Hart Billy Hart Carol Hartsfield Louis Hayden William D. Heck Susie Marlene Heilin walter heimert Donald A. Heinz Patty Sue Henderson Patricia A. Henderson Raymond Henderson, Jr. Charles E. Hensley Kay Henson Nancy Herron Farley M. Hill Shirley Holland Lee Holliday Barbara Hollingsworth Barbara Holmes Charles F. Holmes George Donald Holmes Robert L. Holmes Joyce Hood Beverly Hornbeak Sarah Hornsby Glenn Houpt Wayne House Herbert F. Howell, Jr. Page 216 Fresh man Class Russell Huddleston John Hudson DeWitt Huev Sara Ann Huggins John Hughes William H. Huglies James Richard Hunter Jack Huntley Walker R. Hurd Larry G. Hurdle Charles Hurtado sueann d. hutchens Barbara Jean Ingram Donald Irvine Betty Jean Ivie Bonnie Jackson Henry Jacobs, Jr. Marguerite James Margaret Lee Jermgan Martha Dee Jernigan Janice Eyonne Johnson Johnny Johnson Pat Johnson Roy Johnson Stanley Johnson Barbara Jean Jones Barbara Lee Jones Buddy F. Jones Donald Jones Donald Jones John Robert Jones Ted Jones Wallace Jones Walter B. Jones, |r. Orin O. Jordan John E. Josey, Jr. Peggy Kallaher Bob Keelen Bobby R. Keen George Kellett Jay Kennedy Ralph W. Kennedy William E. Kennon Melvyn Kirsch George Klein Jo Ann Knolton Betty Koepke Edward T. Laud Johnnie L. Lane James B. Laycock Edward Joseph Lazarus Harold J. Lea Benny Leatherwood L. D. Ledbetter Lydon Ledger Dotty Leech Sidney F. Lehman G. C. Lewis, Jr. Frank Paul Libert Ann Huntley Lip ' pitt Page 217 Fresh man CI ass Don Lipscomb Laurel Litchard Jo Anne Littlefield Laverne Littlejohn Harry Liversiedga Judith Livingston Yet Lock Charles E. Lockett H. C. Locan, Jr. Lynn Doris Loket Joe Luten Long Charles L. Lovett Gerald M. Lowrie Joe Baxter Luton, Jr. Fredda Lynch Frank H. Lyons Jr. Rachel I. Maddox Jay F. Magdefrau Dwight H. Malone Mary E. Malone Aurelia Manning William Franklin Marburger Charles Marcus Vivian Ruth Mason Mary Jeanne Masserano Nancy Massey Jimmy Mathis J. L. May Nina Mayfield David Lee Mays Bill McAllister Lowell R. McBride Billy W. McCann Robert E. McCaskill Miriam Emily McClendon Joyce McCormack Walter McDaniel. Jr. Scott McDill Doris Jean McDowell Billy Ray McElwain Carleton McFadin Don McIlwain Dick McKain Roy I. McKee, Jr. Barbara McLean Laura McManus Charles McQuistion David Meadows Elvis Earl Merryman O. C. Milam Billy Miller Donald (Don) Miller James Odle Miller Peggy Jane Miller Ralph Miller Harry Mitchell Robert D. Mitchell Walter Sidney Mitchell Carol Ann Moffatt Johnny Moffatt Fresh man a ass correne monahan Ruth McLerne Moody Elizabeth Ann Moore Frieda Ann Moore Helen Marie Moseley Kenneth V. Moore 95 :1 M. Elizabeth Moore Robert Moore Jerry E. Morris juanita mosby Michael Brent Mllloy Carol Mullins Sonny Mulvaney Gordon Wade Munchison. |k. lorrice murphey Joanne Murray Mark V. Murray Jimmy D. Music II. Gordon ichol Clinton Nichols George W. nichols Dutch Milton Nichols Rhondal H. Nunnery Harold Renkem O ' Bannon I ' m O ' Brien Patricia Oerlich Lewis B. O ' Kelly Jimmy Omar Dale Overton William Larry Pace Sophie Panas Frank Parker Judy Parker Charles Parkins Bobbye Parrish Lynn Edward Patillo |. Charles Patterson Joseph L. Patterson Nancy Patteson Ronald Pollard Sybil Pearson Don Pemberton Bobby Pence Doris Person Bill Petty Clay Jordan Phillips James Arnett Phillips Joyce Phillips Charlezs Plesoesky Thomas F. Polletti, Jr. Ronald Pollard Dixon E. Pouncey Forrest C. Priddy. Jr. Dale Prince James Prince Donald L. Pritchard Donald R. Proctok Myra June Propst Carolyn Pruette Cleighton Pryor Page 219 Fresh man Class Billy Puddephatt Lina Blanche Pulliam Dorothy Rainey Martha Rapp Robert L. Reagh Anna Ruth Redden Glenn L. Reeve, Jr. Diana Reiger Joe T. Renick Paul Restivo Jerry D. Richards Pat Rickard James Rickman Diana Lea Rieke Frances Riley Barbara Ristey Mona Ritenour Ellorene Robbins Eddie Roberts Mary Ann Roberts James T. Robertson Don Robinson Bobby R. Rogers Claude C. Rogers, Jr. George Walter Rogers Nancy Rosser Fred M. Ruffner Ann Rushing James R. Rushing Gene Rutland Edmond Ryan Edward Michael Salovitch Rosalyn Sammons Robert Schneller William L. Schrader Virginia Scott J. H. Seaton, Jr. Linda Sensing Charlotte Sellers Robert L. Shaffer James (Tosky) Sharp C. Battle Shaw Paul E. Sherman Thomas Shirley Robert Dale Shivers John C. Shivler Barbara Beryl Siegel Betty Singleton Gladys Sisco Janice Sloan Jean Slover Malcolm (Smitty) Smith Marvin C. Smith O. B. Smith, Jr. Buford Earl Snider Gordon Sparks Peggy Speck W. H. Spicer Bill Springer Don Stanfill Page 220 Fresh man CI ass Lelan Stanton William R. Statham Shi ri Staub Alan D. Stephens James F. Stewart Hank Stipes Jean Ann Stockdale Peggy Lou Stover Kenneth Stumph Wm. i Bill) Sturdivant James E. Swii i Louise Tabor James Tatum Ray Tate Rex Tatum Cherry Taylor Don Taylor Fa a I AYLOR Jean Taylor Joyce Taylor Beverly Taylor C. Morris Terry James Thomas Barbara Ann Thomason Dot Thompson Glynn Thompson James Thompson Al Threli all Clyde Tiller. Jr. Patsy Timanus Evelyn Tomkinson Plato D. Touliatos Baxter Turnage Johnny Glenn Turner Ronald Philip Underberg Roy E. Underwood Robert R. Vick Sylvia LeClaire Vise Billy J. Vaughn Jimmv 1). Waddell Jo Ann Wade Jimmy Wagner Carol Anita Waldrip Shirley Walker Betty Ann Walker Raymond A. Wallace, Jr. Alvin Walter Arthur f. Walters Dick Ward Gareth Ward Sylvia Jane Ward Ruth Ware Dixie Lee Watson Henry Theodore Wayland, Jr. Gene Weaver Ray Lewi Weaver James Raney Webb William F. Webb Martha C. Wehman Louis Wellons, Jr. Page 221 Fresh. man a ass Leopald A. Wenzler Ronald Werner Gerald B. Wetta Glenda Ann West Charles E. White J. Wayne White Larry E. White Fred Whitten Betty Whorton Lamar Wiginton Alice John Wilkinson- Anne Elizabeth Williams Barbara Ann Williams David Williams William L. Willis Shirley Willoughby Wayne Wilson Joseph H. Womick Diane Wood Don R. Wood Anne Claire Wright Artie Wright June Wright Norma Wright Patsy Wright Patty Wyatt William Sims Yancey James M. Yarbrough Joy Yarbrough Vernon Edward Yarbrough Prince s Yelvington Milton A. York Nora Lou York Tommy C. Young Jack Youngblood Ben Zimmerman Larry Grady Hurdle 1935-1954 Larry Hurdle, attending his first year at Memphis State College, was killed in a traffic accident in February, 1954. Last June he was graduated from Treadwell High School and had entered MSC with plans to study electrical engineering. Members of the Student Body were saddened to hear of their classmate ' s untimely death and to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Hurdle, members of the DeSoto staff join in extending sympathy. Page 222 ... .. .......... ■ ■ W ? ? - t • rt V V e ?° «, ncle Willy expounds his philosophy to psychology department The beginning of the end . . . ' he e O yj cA ' A h e Celt) ( ype i o ' - % mM © j e vV a i S 2 C «9 e ' o ° ' ■V A M ' W ' % ' L What manner of men are these ' I f A tw, ee  cA dss ret, ai f o n m .v.- gQsfefeS Dr. Streeter rides again! J-resk reSnman Puzzled were the Frosh as the fall quar- ter opened in September, Confronted with beanies, bonnets and billboards, their at- tempts to hide their greenness were futile. With upperclassmen shouting square that beanie and this sign ain ' t 12 x 14 , the freshmen launched their college careers. But beanies and billboards weren ' t the only problems of the MSC Frosh. Registration Day was inevitably a day of bewilderment and curiousness. Neither pushing, shoving nor craning of necks could disclose to these neophytes what it was all about. Besides, once they got through the lines, who could tell an English prof from one of the scientific category, and just why wasn ' t the bursar ' s office in Manning Hall. Abiding by the rules seems to have gotten the freshmen no place. It was thumbs down at Frosh Court when the football team tried the innocents. And even the cutest couldn ' t svsay the jury ' s judg- ment. The Frosh received consolation only among themselves. Who else would admire the bald heads of the freshmen footballers or the rumpled curls of the girls? Still, they were a carefree group. An entirely new life had just opened to them, with football games, formats, parades, and the much anticipated Homecoming Day, when they were to declare their freedom. Page 224 Jsrt aze But the Frosh didn ' t wait until Homecoming to remove their shackles. Here they, and Uncle Willie, poke fun at two of the more conscientious of the class. Finally, though, all sight of blue beanies vanished and the freshmen proclaimed themselves equal to their upperclassmen. (P.S. This was written by a freshman.) ffSSSS- m ■■■:■■■ ..-.,.■ ,, ... ■■■■:■ ■ ■■-:-.;: ■: , ;■ ■ , t 8$ $8 $R$t« m f j88 jft mm mm 4 mmm$m%, . . ■ ■ mmm mm w Page 225 c ami us p That Memphis State Campus Spirit got a shot in the arm — in fact, shots in both arms — after the Tigers scored a startling 27-13 victory over the visiting Mississippi Southern eleven. Students turned out in record-breaking numbers to attend rallies honoring the team and urging the players on to additional conquests. The cheerlead- ers, shown in action in picture at left, did their part in a grand way. And after the Mississippi Southern conquest President Jack Smith came in for some of the merriment. Students quickly gathered around him in the stands and in a few seconds had him hoisted on their shoulders in an informal victory parade. wiflr £ J Hi ? ■ m Jlir iaiHa WBfo ' eW ' - Mk % jSBBt %ft r 4 . gR Jt Hh k; ' ' ■ ■k H Mr $ -, ■■• s r in u Students soon found the best place to find their friends during the famous 10 o ' clock-break was the front of the Administration Building — turned into a rallying point for all rooters of the MSC Tigers. In upper picture, the yell leaders put the students — and especially the ROTC cadets — through some fine paces. At left the victory flag from down south-way is held in honored position by some of the boys - — especially notice that young man letting out with his vocal cords on the front of the car. In lower picture, Governor Clement and his wife attended a game at MSC, but the Commercial Appeal photographer was unable to use these two pictures because of that spectator in the circle who just couldn ' t keep out of the picture. The tenseness shown in the picture at left soon gave way to victory smiles as the MSC men keep the ball rolling and marked up another win. VE3UBKn J9k. N Z4S®3 Wj mmk At left, Martha Ann Ward, who was named Football Queen for the big day, and at right, Carolyn Koch, voted Homecoming Queen by the Student Body. They were honored during the big day. rrt omecomin 1953 f Homecoming, 1953 style, was good in everything except the final football results — the Tigers were set back by the visiting Arkansas State Indians. But the day ' s program other- wise went off fine — with the Phi N u and the Pi Kappa Alpha members winning the display trophies for their exhibits with some mighty strong competition from the other exhibitions. Members of the ROTC paraded in full force before the game started in Crump Stadium and that night there was a buffet supper for alumni in the cafeteria, followed by a dance in the Student Center. Another dance was held at the same time at the Fairground Casino. The 1954 Homecoming will be held October 30 with the Tigers seeking revenge against those Arkansas Indians. Page 228 Seeking the Homecoming Queen title were, left to right, Barbara Creamer, Betty Jo Reding, Ann Davis, Carolyn Koch, fat Owens and Ruchie Webber. Some 7,000 spectators witnessed the Homecom- ing Day program at Crump Stadium. Students went all-out to drum up enthusiasm for the contest, with a parade downtown, a pep rally, and special decora- tions tor the stadium. In picture at upper left, the Homecoming Queen is escorted to the football field with members of her court. In lower left, retiring alumni president Roy Tipton and student body president Don Rhoads are shown with the Homecoming Queen and the Football Queen. In lower picture, members of the ROTC Wing line up on the field before the game got underway. The boys in blue made an impressive sight. ff ST. CO WH r n CHftrtf- ■., ' .!,] W TT8M XUSWr TB8f 755 Kin sou f V ' til - r n I Robert DeZonia, who directs the public relations program for Memphis State and who serves both Greater Memphis State and the Alumni Associa- tion. Two organizations which have devoted their energies to the cause of furthering Memphis State ' s progress and advancement are the Alumni Association and Greater Memphis State, Inc. The two groups have their headquarters on the campus in the Alumni Office. Bob De- Zonia, college director of public relations, serves as secretary of the Alumni Association and executive secretary of Greater Memphis State. Because the two groups of supporters are both interested in the general welfare of the college there is considerable overlapping of membership. However, that one point is what brings into sharp focus the difference between the organizations. Membership in the Alumni Association, as its name implies, is restricted to alumni of the college. Any persons who attended Memphis State for six weeks or more is eligi- ble for membership. Dues are $1 per year. renter t, ewiipnis ip L tate Greater Memphis State, on the other hand, is open to ALL persons, be they alumni or not, interested in promoting the general welfare of the college. The purpose of this group is clearly stated on the organi- zational stationery, which bears the inscription: For the advancement of one of the South ' s finest institutions. Membership fee is $5 per year. About 500 persons contributed $10 each when the organization was founded. These suoporters are charter members. This past year the Alumni Association underwent a program of re- vitalization. At the annual homecoming dinner the association chose as its new officers T. Robert Acklen, president; C. L. McComas, first vice- president, and Ford Haynes, second vice-president. Under the leader- ship of these officers plans were made and executed for the association to play a more prominent role during the coming year. One of the most significant projects undertaken was the re-establish- ment of an alumni newsletter, which received its first distribution during Senator Robert Acklen, class of 1922, center, confers with, lefi, C. L. Mc- Comas, class of 1941, and Ford Haynes, Jr., class of 1940. These men served as officers of the Alumni Association. Page 232 M umm ArSdocia tlon the Spring Quarter. In the form of a small newspaper, this bulletin will be published at least twice a year. One of the benefits of the newspaper was seen in the promotion of a membership drive. This campaign is still in progress and should re suit in an increase in the number of active members of the association. An awards committee was set up to formulate plans to present an an- nual award to the alumnus who makes a distinctive contribution within his field. Recognition for the letterman athlete who attains the highest scholastic average over the year also was provided, this award to be first presented this year. Greater Memphis State continued to contribute time, energy and financial support to the promotion of the college ' s activities. Thomas E. Samuels, president for almost two years, resigned in December, 1953, due to the demands of his business and was succeeded by L. O. Dobson, sales manager for Station WHBQ-TV . It is significant that Mr. Samuels, an alumnus of the college, was succeeded bv a non-alumnus. This serves to point up the universal ap- peal of Greater Memphis State. f • Peter Rabbit and a couple of MSC football players, Carl Young and Billy Russell, visited the LeBonheur Children ' s Hospital and stopped in on Roland Redding. Members of LeBonheur directed the sale of football tickets for the 1953 season. B. B. Allen, member of the Cla:s of 1912, an attorney from Indianola, Miss., and his nephew, R. P. Blackburn of Memphis, watch the Tigers in action. Mr. Allen played football two years. The 500 members of Greater Memphis State vest executive powers in a board of di- rectors and a complement of officers. A committee composed of such outstanding citi- zens as Mayor Frank Tobey, Frank R. Ahlgren, Julian Bondurant, Walter Chandler, Lee Mc- Court, Edward J. Meeman, Edmund Org 7 , President J. M. Smith and R. A. Tripeer act as advisers. Greater Memphis State has been instru- mental in promoting the sales of season foot- ball tickets in co-operation with the LeBon- heur Club, Inc., a group of fine ladies who support a children ' s hospital. The organization exhibited its interest in athletics in February with the presentation of an expensive motion picture projector to the Athletic Department. This projector enables coaches to study game films a frame at a time with benefit to both coaches and players. Greater Memphis State annually backs the Shakespearean Festival, one of the cultural highlights of the campus and city. This year the club worked with the Coterie Club, a group of cultural-minded ladies, in the pro- motion of ticket sales to the Festival ' s pro- duction, The Taming of the Shrew. With two such interested and energetic or- ganizations working for the advancement of Memphis State College it is easy to see how continued rapid progress is in order. Page 233 oDa f Miss Martha Ann Ward served as May Queen in 1953, with members of her court including Patricia Home, Lois Adkins, Barbara Douglass and Marilyn Sanford. They pre- sided over the annual Spring Festival program which in- cluded everything from sports events to a dance. In intramural competition, Phi Alpha Fraternity and the YWCA captured the championships. Both teams drew on their reserve strength to win over close competition — the Phi Alphas nosing out Kappa Sigs and the Y nosing out the Dormitory girls. Four records were broken during the day — with Helen Singleton of the Y leaping 14 feet, 2 inches in the broad jump; Bobbie Thomas, Alpha Gam, running the 60-yard dash in 8.1 seconds; Weida Entrikin of the Dormitory throwing the softball 165 feet, 4 inches; and Betty Johnson running the 75-yard dash in 9.4 seconds. After the sport events, members of the student body and faculty joined in an informal picnic on the college campus. Mrs. Loretta Floyd had charge of the evening program, Dance Moods, which included everything from a Hill- billy ' s Saturday Night to Down Mexico Way. Page 234 2 ommencemen t 1953 V ' ' V a ■ . . 1 Memphis State ' s 41st graduation was held June 5, with degrees being awarded to more than 400 seniors and gradu- ate students. A series of informal parties, dinners and dances preceded the traditional morning ceremonies held in the field house. Members of the 1953 senior class presented the college a new curtain for the auditorium stage as a memorial gift. Dr. Homer Price Rainey, former president of the University of Texas, spoke to the graduating students. Last minute activities of the school year included such events as the one-act plays and the joint concert of the Memphis State orchestra and choir. Fraternities and sorori- ties managed to cram in last-minute parties and dances to honor their members who soon became alumni. And a good crowd gathered in the field house to watch the annual commencement proceedings, and to pay respects to some 400 students who came to the end of another mile- stone in their careers. Page 235 A yyur PP IcttL reciauon Rudolph Vetter Bob Williams This 240-page production showing life at Memphis State College for 1953-54 is the result of hours of labor on the part of faithful members of the staff, students photographers, Henry Wenzler and Charles Cadwell, and others from off the campus. For the use of scenes from outstanding pictures produced during the year we are indebted to many studios in Holly- wood. We believe these scenes will be recalled by MSC students who agree that movies are better than ever. For many of the sports scenes as well as other pictures scattered throughout the book, the staff is indebted to pho- tographers of The Commercial Appeal. To Rudy Vetter, Charles Nicholas, Barney Sellers and Bob Williams, we ex- tend our thanks. And to the C-A photo lab chief, Leonard Atkins, we extend our appreciation for his advice from time to time. And to members of The Commercial Appeal sports de- partment who saved pictures for us, we extend thanks to Charles Love, Irby Cooper, Vincent Thillen, Emmett Maum, Woodrow Wilson, David Bloom and Walter Stewart. Earl Major, from Bonate Studios, again handled portrait pictures in the class section and some in the fraternity sec- tions. Earl, who now operates the studio himself, also photo- graphed the Queen and her court. For splendid co-operation in getting out the engravings on time, the staff thanks the Memphis Engraving Co ., with a special pat on the back for Bob Ledbetter, the contact man who handled the MSC cuts. A new concern entered the picture this year — the Mc- Quiddy Printing Co. of Nashville. Under the co-operative assistance of Garnett Landrum, the problems of printing out-of-town were handled with ease and we trust that all will appreciate efforts made to get the volume ready on sched- ule. Many other outsiders and their help are recalled. For example, Jackie Francis ' mother worked hours to prepare the food for the Beauty Revue buffet supper. And the four judges devoted hours to picking a winner. And others assisted with preparing the stage and handling similar prob- lems. To these, and others too numerous to mention by name, the Staff of the DeSoto offers thanks. And may your efforts be reflected in what we hope you will consider as the Best DeSoto Yet. Sincerely, The Staff. Barney Sellers Charles Nicholas Page 236 hrolluwoocl A new, and we believe most unusual, twist was given to the outlining of the 1954 DeSoto — the combination of pic- tures from current Hollywood productions with scenes from Memphis State. We hope you will join in the fun — for truly it is all in fun — and remember that movies do play a promi- nent role in the life of all college students. For this experiment, we have tried to select top pictures and top movie stars to introduce the various sections. You will no doubt recall these scenes. But we assure you — never before have these scenes and these captions come to gether. We are not making any digs at anyone — we are just presenting an unique project in a most unusual matter. Pictures used for these section pages were obtained from Ben Parker, drama critic for The Commercial Appeal. We want to thank all the studios for making such pictures avail- able. To introduce the Administration Section, Page 7, we have selected a scene from Warner Brothers ' production of Captain Horatio Hornblower, always a favorite among college students. While the Captain might not be plot- ting too much against us, at least it is a novel twist, isn ' t it? For the Activities Section, Page 13, we have taken a scene from the Technicolor Mississippi Gambler, which stars Tyrone Power. Produced by Universal-International Studios, it also features Piper Laurie and Julia Adams who visited Memphis v hen the show opened. For the Features Section, Page 39, we have selected prob- ably the two most widely-publicized actresses of the era — Marilyn (Joe DiMaggio) Monroe and Jane Russell. Here they have had the name of their movie — Gentlemen Prefer Blondes — placed in concrete in front of Grauman ' s Chinese Theater. This Technicolor musical comedy was produced by Twentieth-Century Fox Studios. For the Sports Section, Page 55, two popular stars — Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis — provide the highlight. This scene is from their Paramount production, The Caddy. And, as usual, Jerry has something to yell about. Garnett Landrum For the Honoraries Section, Page 77, we have taken a scene from the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer ' s Technicolor Film, The Prisoner of Zenda. In this scene Stewart Granger is hailed as the King of Ruritania. He is flanked by Louis Cal- hern, left, and Robert Coote. For the Club Section, Page 89, we have again turned to M-G-M and The Knights of the Round Table for our scene. In this picture from this outstanding movie, Prince Valiant makes his way to Camelot and is presented to King Arthur, played by Brian Aherne. For the Religious Section, Page 107, we have a scene by Charles Cadwell, one of the DeSoto photographers. This scene was taken in front of the Church of the Holy Com- munion in Memphis and was used to stress Religious Emphasis Week. For the ROTC Section, Page 119, we have taken a scene from War of the Worlds produced by Paramount. See any ROTC cadets up there in the wild blue yonder? For the Greeks Section, Page 127, we have selected a scene from Warner ' s 3-D House of Wax which stars Charles Buchinsky, left, and Paul Picerni, in the guillotine. A sharp, 30-pound knife is held by a bar just out of the camera range. But freshmen-to-be, don ' t worry too much- such activities are rare among fraternities at MSC today. For the Class Section, Page 167, we have a touching scene from My Pal, Gus, starring Richard Widmark and pro- duced by Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp. Earl Major Robert Ledbetter Page 237 s uwivnep School Teachers travel far and work hard while they attend the summer school sessions at Memphis State College. For example, during the 1953 session, one group of women studying library science drove 250 miles daily, five days a week, to attend classes. For the regular college ed and coed, summer school ap- pears to be a strange world — and in many respects it is. This is a time that teachers take to the opposite side of the class- room — they take the pupils ' places while other teachers take over. They have many reasons for attending summer school — during hot, warm days when they could be enjoying them- selves much more on a vacation trip. The Commercial Appeal devoted a full page in a Sunday edition last August to tell the teachers ' side of the situation. For some it was a chance to learn new ways of teaching, the chance to learn about new equipment being used today, and the chance to confer with other teachers about their related problems. One teacher said: You drift along with the same methods year in and year out if you aren ' t careful. Schools change each year and we must be able to prepare our boys and girls for these changes. Some of these summer pupils have been in the teaching profession for more than 25 years, but they are still eager to learn more to improve their methods of instruction. New gadgets come about — and the words keep getting longer — such as the Tac.histoscope, telebinocular, reading accel-, erator. And they take to clinics to thrash out their prob- lems. The summer session for teachers is turned into workshops primarily, so teachers can take up their specialized projects and problems. But let us not forget that the regular school classes also function during the summer months. Too many persons are apt to think the campus becomes only a place for teach- ers and teachers-to-be. While activities are somewhat less than during regular school months, dances and parties are still held, dating continues, and all-in-all, it isn ' t such a bad place to spend twelve weeks. See you this summer. Page 238 Page 239 Iliill a ! ■ . ill i7 ; ■■— I||!pf| ra life : ami wmammak iBiii wmt ! Mil, 111 al iii ilPf fill ifll II itr m $ If 17 s™ ; i !i!!ii!; IS ;y HUM 11 : •III -MB ■ V, l ' J l I  — i ' - . ' - ill i?:: ' . Si!w K