Mississippi State University - Reveille Yearbook (Starkville, MS)

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i HE REFLECTOR, completing its fifty- first yeai as the major student publication of Mississippi State College, has strivcd to give this school the best college news jour- nal in the South. While following this policy, it expresses through its editor and his staff the opinions of the student body; it publishes all college news that is believed suitable for publica- tion; it serves as a recorder of collegiate events, being used by the library and other archives as reference; its editorial pages are dedicated for the use of presenting problems and their solutions from an unbiased view- point to the student body; and last, its policies are free from any campus politics. Editor E. J. Chick Hosch, ably assisted by a large and competent staff of student writers, has more than upheld the growing prestige of the Reflector among other col- lege journals. Bobby French, Business Manager, proved efficient in soliciting ads and handling the distribution of the paper. The students were, with few exceptions, issued a full-size paper, carrying the latest CHICK HOSCH Editor REFLECTOR EDITORIAL STAFF E. J. Chick Hosch, Editor-iii-Chief Jim Buck Ross . . . Managing Editor Houston Cox . . • Associate Eili or Jack Moore Sports Editor Dickie Carlisle . • • Feature Editor R. E. Price News Editor Eddy Thaxton . . Exchange Editor Anne Louise Lucas . . Society Editor R. E. BowLus Copy Editor Roy Saye . . Assistant Copy Editor Claude Cunningham ■ Radio Editor Feature: Arch Alston, Burton Hosch, Walter Weir. Reporters: P. G. Bernheim, H. O. Gillis, Richard Hammer, Morris Herzog, Pete Lutken, Bill Maxie, Jimbo Nobles, Frank Page, Sid Racland, Sidney Rice, Jimmy Seawricht, Martin Smith, Bennie Ward. Society: A. B. Dille, Jr., Katherine White. Sports: John Alford, T. L. Hogan, Francis Norwood, Milton Smith, Allen Spann, Bob Upshur. 7 - REFLECTOR LEFT: The Reflector editorialists thrash out material for next week ' s paper. BELOW: Houston Cox interviews Spike Nel- son, recently appointed Head Football Coach at State.

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GOVERNMENT T. HE Student Association is the largest and most essential organization at Mississippi State. Headed by the executive council, it is composed of every bona-fide student of the college. From the very be- ginning its purpose has been to create a form of self-government, encourage a widespread interest in the various phases of student life, promote and develop spirit among the students, and insure the co-opera- tion of the college officials. The Student Executive Council is composed of the president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer of the Student Association, four members from the senior class, three members from the junior class, two members from the sophomore class, and one member from the freshman class. The president and vice-president must be members of the senior class, and the secretary anci treasurer must be members of the junior class. The functions of the association are manifold. Through this organization an official weekly publi- cation, the Reflector, is made possible. The Reveille, official annual publication, is also controlled by the association. As required uncier the constitution which the students have adopted, the editor and business manager meet the same residence and scholastic requirements as those of the association president. The vice-president is responsible for all social functions. He is authorized to appoint a social com- mittee to aid him in these duties, and all dances given by the organization are under their supervision. The selection of dance dates, orchestras, and decorations is handled by this group. By means of a cheerleading staff, the Student Association is able to give support to athletics. A head cheerleader and four assistants, two of which are girls, are elected each year by popular vote, the nomi- nating committee being composed of the M Club and the Maroon Band. All student elections are under the direction of the executive council, and held by secret ballot. The president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, and head cheerleader of the Student Association are allowed to attend one major athletic event off the campus during each year as the guest of the asso- ciation. Also the president and president-elect of the organization represent the school each year at tiie Southern Federation of College Students. In addition to the Student Association officers, all classes have a president, vice-president, and secre- tary-treasurer, and the senior class has a life secretary. These positions are filled through elections in charge of the council. By assuming some of the responsibilities of governing its own affairs and helping in directing student activities, the Student Association has filled a definite need in student life at Mississippi State; and as a member of th is association, each student feels that he is a part of the institution, and that he is con- tributing in some way to its success. ■y I '

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BOBBY FRENCH Business Manager REFLECTOR BUSINESS STAFF Bobby French Biisiinru Mmuiger W. H. BoBB Circulation Miiiuigcy H. M. Brumfield C. E. ESTESS R. H. Andress C. P. Haynes J. J. King R. A. Baird N. V. BODDIE H. J. CURRAN JUNIOR ASSISTANTS G. M. Harris J. D. HOLLOMAN SOPHOMORE ASSISTANTS W. B. Oliver W. F. Rea NEWSBOYS A. F. Eaton W. T. Hecman A. R. HUTCHENS J. B. Jordan D. D. HULSEY J. A. Long J. C. Taylor E. M. Watson W. E. Weems W. H. MiDDLETON M. F. Reisman C. A. ScOTT news concerning their athletic teams, ck ' bat- ing squads, student meetings, and other af- fairs that interested the average State stu- dent. Notable achievements recorded by the Reftecfor during the past year include the nation-wide scoop on the resignation of Mississippi State ' s popular head football coach. Colonel Ralph Sasse. The Kcflcctor was the first newspaper, collegiate or other- wise, to publish this startling news that shook the sporting world. Bringing the various issues that faced the student body to the limelight, the Kcflcctor editorialists thrashed them out with tireless precision. While not allowing politics to in- fluence their viewpoints, it w as their privi- lege to serve the students in several matters concerning political issues. Through its columns on student opinions, news, sports, society and other items of in- terest, the Kcflcctor was able to supply its readers with an interesting and readable newspaper throughout the year. BELOW: Tuesday nisht — and the pape is out. RIGHT: The business staff turns its at tention to circulation.