Mississippi State University - Reveille Yearbook (Starkville, MS)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1945 volume:

stftf s AVID L. CLINE EDITOR ♦ ♦ ♦ MIKE Qtlitw of PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENT BODY OF MISSISSIPPI STATE COLLEGE AT STATE COLLEGE, MISSISSIPPI L opuriakt 1945 KERBY BUSINESS MANAGER FOPEWOPD In the heart of Mississippi, Made by none but God ' s own hand, Stately in her natural splendor, Our Alma Mater proudly stands. It was only sixty-seven short years ago that our forefathers erected this institution of higher learning for the furtherance of friendship, leadership, scholarship, and fellowship. Many thou- sands of freshmen have entered here with their hearts in their throats and a deep respect for the paddle-swinging sopho- mores. These same freshmen have left as men, with a feeling of pride and an accumulation of knowledge and friends. We shall try to give you, in this fortieth edition of the RE- VEILLE, a view of the life and activities at State. It is our hope that through these words and pictures we may be able to portray to you the full meaning of, State! I love it. In the past, from below the Mason-Dixon line and from east and west of the broad Mississippi, have come students to Missis- sippi State. They have loved their fellow students and been loved by them, and many have left to fight for the protection of their country. In memory of those who were called and who have given their lives for the sake of all, we dedicate this edition of the REVEILLE. They have made the supreme sacrifice, and to them we will be forever indebted. The hope that they have not died in vain is shared by all. Our everlasting desire is that we shall one day meet again in the Heavenly Paradise beyond the skies. DFDICATIO ADMINISTRATION . . CLASSES ACTIVITIES Page 35 FEATURES Page 43 ATHLETICS Page 59 FRATERNITIES Page 69 ORGANIZATIONS Page 81 ADMINISTRATION GOVERNOR o MISSISSIPPI Serving our state as governor, we now have the Honorable Thomas L. Bailey. Since entering the office, he has shown an interest in state schools, and for this we are grateful. Governor Bailey is a man whom we respect and admire. He is one whom we feel is a competent leader and friend. To Governor Bailey, on behalf of the State Students, the REVEILLE ex- tends sincere thanks for all he has done and is doing for Mississippi as well as for the college. GOVERNOR THOMAS BAILEY BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Board of Trustees of Higher Learning of Mississippi is the final authority in all affairs of Mississippi State College. Each member of the group is willing to lend his assistance in any way he can to promote the welfare and manifold activities of the College. The Reveille is proud to dedicate this page to them and to the splendid work they have done. J. O. Emmerich R. N. Henley H. M. Ivy Martin V. B. Miller Mrs. Hazel Peery Lee MEMBERS J. G. Prichard R. W. Reed R. B. Smith, Jr. Ransom Aldrich John W. Backstrom Means Johnston Reece D. McLendon John W. Savage Mrs. Janie Rice Taylor Paul H. Bowdre, Jr. W. Calvin Wells DL PRESIDENT Eleven years have now elapsed since our president, Dr. George Duke Humphrey, came to this school. Dur- ing his time here, many students have passed over the threshold of Mississippi State and out into life to mix and mingle with their fellow men. All of these students have left with a deep feeling for the care and understanding which Dr. Humphrey has given them. In the future there will be thousands of other stu- dents entering Mississippi State, and to them we wish a successful college life under his leadership. Even with the defeat of Germany imminent, Americans realize that there is still a long hard fight ahead until the day of Japan ' s unconditional surrender. But it is not too early to be looking ahead to the days of peace. In fact, we must look ahead now to that postwar world, with all the wonders the scientists have promised us for it, and with its economic problems and personal hardships. We here at Mississippi State are lucky to have an opportunity now to train ourselves to do some job well, to fit into the scheme of things after the war is over. Our only insurance for the future lies in our taking seriously this training period, and in doing each day ' s work conscientiously. We must be prepared to as- sume a definite place in the democracy our armed forces have fought so hard to preserve, and to help those who have been less fortunate than ourselves. Our Tomorrows depend upon what we do with our Todays. PRESIDENT HUMPHREY DR. W. F. HAND MR. HILBUN Z L A D M I N I Si DR. WILLIAM FLOWERS HAND BEN HILBUN A brilliant scientist of international reputation, a successful teacher of scintillating intellect, a modest man of sympathetic understanding — these are all combined in the personality of Dr. William Flowers Hand. He holds the important posi- tions of Vice-President of Mississippi State College and Dean of the School of Science. His amazing feats in the chemistry lab inspire all those who work under and with him. Dr. Hand is loved and re- spected by all. Irrevocably entwined in the destiny of Mississippi State College, he has carved his own niche in the heart of each student who knows him. Of all the administrative officials, there is not one that oc- cupies a warmer place in the student heart than Mr. Ben. All new freshmen see him first as he hands them their registration blanks at the stage in Lee Hall. As custodian of Mississippi State ' s records, he has shown an infinite capacity for work and a thorough knowledge of the students. Mr. Ben has become the leading source of advice to the students with their many problems. Mississippi State has no stronger supporter, nor more faith- ful alumnus. MR. JENKINS MAJOR SESSUMS T R AT I O N . MR. JENKINS MAJOR SESSUMS For five years Mr. Jenkins has served as Financial Secretary of the college. Having been faced with the task of balancing the budget on a wartime basis, he has responded with efficiency and tact. During these years he has become a prominent figure on the campus, and is respected and honored by both faculty and students. Through the years State students have come to know that only fairness will meet them in the Major ' s Office. Head of the student personnel for many years. The Major has handled all disciplinary problems that have arisen, and has gained the confidence of all the young people. He has become one of the most beloved and admired personali- ties on the State campus by helping the students with their difficulties and problems. His experience in dealing with the younger generation has caused him to understand and love them. What would State be without the smiling face of The Major? AGRICULTURAL School DEAN COLMER Dean Colmer is head of the School of Agriculture, a divi- sion which is vital to Mississippi Agriculture. Since he has been a member of the faculty, this department has grown and is now recognized throughout the nation. He has not only shown untiring and conscientious in- terest in this field, but has worked for the betterment of Mississippi State as well. A true lover of State, he holds a high place in the students ' hearts. Ably led by Dean E. B. Colmer, the School of Agriculture comprises nine major departments. They are General Agriculture, Agricultural Administration, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Animal Husbantry, Dairy Husbantry, Horticulture, and Poultry Husbantry. Course offerings in this school are designed to prepare men for the practical affairs of life, for scientific investigation in the various departments of agriculture, for Extension work, for teachers in high schools and colleges, for service in the United States Department of Agriculture, and for various fields of business where an intimate knowledge of scientific agriculture will be of much value in dealing with the farmer and the general public. Instruction in agriculture is divided between field work, class room, and laboratory. The fields, test plots, pastures herds and flocks of the Experiment Station provide excellent material for practical instruc- tion. The poultry plant, greenhouses, agricultural engineering building, and the main agriculture build- ing provide laboratory facilities. In addition to the several class rooms and laboratories in the Agricul- tural Building, the Experiment Station building with its numerous experimental laboratories, and the meats laboratory offers opportunity for special study and observation. The staffs of both the Experiment Sta- tion and Extension Division of the College offer opportunities to students for broadening their professional contacts. ENGINEERING ScLd The School of Engineering comprises the departments of Aeronautical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Drawing, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and Mechanical Engineering. In addition, it makes use of many other departments of the College. All instruction in Engineering subjects is centralized in the Engineering Building, a modern, commodi- ous, fireproof structure with several shop annexes. In this building are the offices, recitation and lecture rooms, general departmental drawing rooms, the shops, laboratories, and museum of the School of Engi- neering. Since laboratory instruction is recognized as an important element of an engineering education, through- out all courses of study in Engineering much time is included for work in laboratory, field and shops, that practical application may go hand in hand with theory. It has been the constant aim of the School to pro- vide complete, practical labor atory equipment, for each and every engineering department, and to keep this equipment up to date at all times. Every effort necessary is made to train students to become independent and efficient workers in their profession. Although this is not a trade school, shop courses are stressed and required of the majority of engineering students. All engineering students are advised and urged to spend their vacation periods in factories, repair shops, power and electric light plants, or with engineering corps in the field, in order to obtain commercial experience, that they may better appreciate the relations of their technical instruction and training to actual work. PATTERSON DEAN PATTERSON One of the most popular schools on the campus, the school of Engineering, is headed by a competent and sincere man, Dean L. L. Patterson. Since the school has taken an added significance due to the need of engineers in the war effort, Dean Pat has given his untiring effort to prepare his students to meet the task. He serves as head of the Department of Electrical Engineering as well as performing his duties as dean of the school. . ' -■ DEAN BROOKS In his years as dean of the School of Education, Dean B. P. Brooks has greatly advanced the academic standing of his department. He is now holding down two jobs. He is not only dean of the Edu- cational School, but also acting dean of the Busi- ness School. He is steady and efficient as a Dean, capable and conscientious as Director of Instruction, popular and esteemed as a man. BROOKS EDUCATION ScLd The program of the School of Education is of the functional type. Careful consideration has been given to the social and economic needs of Mississippi and to the resources and facilities at Mississippi State College that may be used to serve these needs. This institution has facilities exceptionally well adapted to give train- ing in the following fields: Agriculture, English, mathematics, natural science, physical education, social studies, commercial and distributive occupations, and trades and industry. In these fields the School of education proposes to train high school teachers who will contribute very definitely to the social and eco- nomic welfare of the State. Changes in modern American life are so rapid and so numerous that it is fast becoming necessary for every person to have some systematic plan for keeping his supply of information reasonably up-to-date. In no other way can current developments or the causes underlying them be understood; nor can the possible choices facing American citizens be appreciated except by this means. For many years there has been a growing demand that Mississippi State College, an institution financed by popular support and a part of the public education system of the State, make all its re ources available not only to those privileged to reside on its campus, but also to every Mississippi citizen interested in utilizing the services or the facilities of the College. DEAN DRENNON Dean of the Graduate School since its creation in 193 5, Dr. Herbert Drcnnon has succeeded in estab- lishing a comprehensive and well-balanced curri- culum. His increasing effort is seen in the expan- sion of the department and his eagerness to help the students. His innate friendliness and sympathetic understanding of student problems has won him a prominent place in the respect and admiration of the State people. DRENNON Dean of Graduate School BUSINESS ScLo The School of Business and Industry, organized in 19 H, is the oldest college school of business in the State and one of the oldest in the South. It is a professional school which trains persons for positions in the fol- lowing fields: Accounting, Banking, Commercial Aviation, Insurance, Merchandising, Production Man- agement, Public Administration, Secretarial Science, Institutional and Industrial Management, and General Business. The School of Business and Industry represents an expansion of a broad program of business administra- tion training which the divisions of Agriculture, Engineering, and Science had maintained in order to give their students advanced knowledge in business fields. One of the major functions of the School is to con- tinue its services to the other schools on the campus by offering work which is designed especially for them. The major purpose of the School of Business and Industry, which consists of the departments of Busi- ness Administration, Economics and Sociology, Government, and History, is to train men to assume posi- tions of responsibility in private and public businesses and professions in the State of Mississippi. DR. WILLIAM FLOWERS HAND DR. WILLIAM FLOWERS HAND Since becoming dean of the School of Science in 1903, Dr. W. F. Hand has worked hard, both as dean and as state chemist. His cheerie Hi Boy is well known to the students of State. His delight- ful sense of humor makes him a truly great per- sonality who is loved and admired by all. SCIENCE ScLof The School of Science has made numerous forward steps since its organization in 1903. Under the skill- ful guidance of Dr. W. F. Hand, the school is recognized as a leader in the South. The curriculum permits the planning of four-year courses of major study in physical science and mathe- matics, biological sc ience, social science, and courses to serve a definite purpose. In addition to the courses leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science, the privilege of choice permits the arrangement of shorter courses with special objectives, as pre-medical, pre-dental, and pre-clinical courses. The options available in the Science School permit the planning of four-year courses of study to accord with various student objectives, including, for examples, chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, mathe- matics, geology, petroleum geology, petroleum engineering, geography, bacteriology, botany, zoology and entomology, social studies, pre-medical, pre-clinical, and pre-dental preparation, etc., as well as combinations designed for liberal culture, especially that with a background in the major sciences. CLASSES ZJL SENIOR CLASS Abernethy, Mary Beth, Zcta Tan Alpha . . Woodland Cadenhead, Deatrice Winfield BUSINESS EDUCATION Starkvillc Abernathy, Van Rose, Zeta Tan Alpha BUSINESS West Point Duckworth, Doris McCreight education State College Anderson, Scarvia Bateman, Chi Omega . State College education Duckworth, Leonard Morrison, Sigma Chi . State College AGRICULTURE Blaine, George Homer science Darling Evans, George Lafayette, Alpha Tan Omega . . Boyle AGRICULTURE Broadus, Edward Philip education Saucier Hale, Jack Thomas, Sigma Alpha Epsilon . Armorel, Ark. agriculture Busby, Helen Marie business Artesia Hamilton, Marilyn Rogene . EDUCATION Tupelo B. M. O. C. Hildebrand, Helen White, Chi Omega . State College SCIENCE Keaton, Marjorie education Kerby, Elias Michael, Sigma Chi business Laird, Elsie Ruth Wallace education Starkville Columbus Longview Lewis, Earl Linford Pachuta EDUCATION McDougal, Lloyd Clayton education Tishomingo 18 kBERNETHY, M. ABERNATHY, V. ANDERSON BLAINE 5ROADUS BUSBY CADENHEAD DUCKWORTH, D. DUCKWORTH, L. EVANS HALE HAMILTON HILDEBRAND KEATON KERBY LAIRD LEWIS McDOUGAL ZL SENIOR CLASS McKee, William Quinn, Kappa Alpha BUSINESS Starkville Oakley, Mary Cowsert, Zeta Tan Alpha . State College BUSINESS Martin, Dionysus J. AGRICULTURE Pass Christian Prestage, Price Fulton AGRICULTURE Meeks, Billy Huntley . . . agriculture Schlater Reese, Charles Harold, Sigma Pi BUSINESS State College Morgan, Ruby Mildred . education Starkville Rose, Robert Dunlap, Jr., Alpha Tau Omega . Geren AGRICULTURE Morrow, Robert Dowden, Jr., Sigma Chi AGRICULTURE Brandon Rowland, Joseph Agustus, Jr., Sigma Chi BUSINESS Flc Nason, William Preston agriculture Sturgis Sanford, Leonard Lyle . . . AGRICULTURE Preston Was she good looking? Shaw, Moselle, Chi Omega EDUCATION Sloan, William Bradford business State College High Point Smith, Roy Frank Como BUSINESS Snyder, Mrs. Dittie Castles, Chi Omega . State College EDUCATION Strong, Rudolph Greer, Lambda Chi Alpha . Port Gibson agriculture SUMMERFIELD, HERMAN ISAAC, Jr. SCIENCE Holly Grove Williams, Jennings B., Jr., Sigma Alpha Epsilon Yazoo City ENGINEERING ■n Woolley, Stonewall Purvis education Union Church 20 IcKEE MARTIN MEEKS MORGAN BORROW NASON OAKLEY PRESTAGE EESE ROSE ROWLAND SANFORD HAW SLOAN SMITH SNYDER TRONG SUMMERFIELD WILLIAMS WOOLLEY I Im ' Ilk ADAMS, E. ADAMS, S. ADKINS AGNEW, J. AGNEW, L. AIKEN AINSWORTH ALLEN AMICK AMMONS ANDERSON, E. ANDERSON, J. ASHER BABCOCK BAILEY BAGLEY BAKER BARFIELD BARTON BEATTY BECKWITH BELL BENSON BETTERTON BIANCHI BLAKE BLANKS, E. BLANKS, J. BLOUNT BOGGAN BOND BOONE BOOTH BOX BRENT BRIGHT BRINKLEY BRISTER BROWN, H. BROWN, V. BRYSON BUCKLEY, E. BUCKLEY, J. BURRESS BYRD CANON CARNATHON CARRUBBA CASTLEBERRY CASTEJON CAVENESS CHAMBERS CHAWBLEE CLARK JL UNDERCLASSES Adam, Everett Louis, Jr. Dossvillc AGRICULTURE Adams, Samuel Irby, Jr. Macon AGRICULTURE Adkins, Floyd Eugene, Kappa Sigma Laurel ENGINEERING Agnew, John Edd, Kappa Sigma Baldwyn ENGINEERING Agnew, Larkin Barmore, Kappa Sigma Bethany ENGINEERING Aiken, Mary Charlotte, Chi Omega State College education Ainsworth, Aubrey Arnold, Kappa Sigma Harriston BUSINESS Allen, Barbara L. State College education Amick, Charles Gerald Jonesboro, Ark. business Ammons, Samuel Ceiester, Alpha Tan Omega Canton engineering Anderson, Edward Hawkins Gulfport science Anderson, John Henry Macon ENGINEERING Asher, Herman Baxter, Alpha Tan Omega Yazoo City ENGINEERING Babcock, Nelson Victor, Lambda Chi Alpha Red Lick ENGINEERING Bailey, Thomas Herbert, Kappa Sigma Tomnolen ENGINEERING Bacley, William Babney, Sigma Phi Epsilon Tunica business Baker, Frank Nasei, Sigma Chi Hazlehurst ENGINEERING Barfield, Louis Nelson, Jr. Vicksburg ENGINEERING Barton, P. C-, Sigma Chi Jonesboro, Ark. agriculture Beatty, Preston Ware Newton SCIENCE Beck with, Robert Paul Greenville ENGINEERING Bell, Jane, Chi Omega Starkville education Bi nson, James Stanley, Lambda Chi Alpha Webb engineering Bftterton, Ceiarles Morgan Calhoun City engineering Bianchi, Albert Emil, Jr. Guatemala agriculture Blake, Eve Elliott Lexington science Blanks, Eugene H., Jr. Meridian science Blanks, Joe Ervin, Lambda Chi Alpha Meridian engineering Blount, Laura Helen Isola education Boggan, Jesse James Mendenhall EDUCATION Bond, Douglas Russell, Alpha Tan Omega Laurel SCIENCE Boone, Frances Elizabeth, Zcta Tan Alpha Vicksburg business Booth, Robert Henry Mathiston education Box, Sara Elizabeth, Chi Omega State College education Brent, Rosalie Meridian business Brigeit, Willi m Edward, Kappa Sigma Ashland SCIENCE Brinkley, Marguarette Virginia Boonev ' ille education Brister, Melvin Walter, Jr. Ruth agriculture Brown, Howard Galloway, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Tupelo engineering Brown, Vellie Laverne, Pi Kappa Alpha Pheba education Bryson, James Russell Guntown agriculture Buckley, Ellis Harrel Mendenhall science Buckley, Joein Purcer, Jr., Lambda Chi Alpha Jackson science Burress, Marion Tom, Sigma Chi Jonesboro, Ark. engineering Byrd, James Casey, Lambda Chi Alpha Louin business Canon, Jesse Lee, Jr., Alpha Tan Omega Vaiden ENGINEERING Carnathon, Billy Clarence Porterville ENGINEERING Carrubba, Benedict Francis, Alpha Tan Omega Long Beach ENGINEERING Castleberry, Edmund Meade, Lambda Chi Alpha ■ ■ Lake Cormorant education Castfjon, Carlos Milla Guatemala engineering Caveness, Rubye Vonceil, Ze a Tan Alpha Marietta education Chambers, Robert Van, Sigma Chi Hattiesburg engineering Chamblee, Ceiarles Cecil Ofahoma agriculture Clark, Leroy Vernon, Jr., Sigma Chi Hattiesburg engineering Where are you going, Bobby? fV r CLARKE rjr L - 1 r. ■ CLAYTON CLINE - ' % i COLSON COLTHARP i liii COOPER N COWAN iHl HBk ? % B COX, G. COX, W. 1 1 i CREEL CULLEN DALE DARSEY • f|l ! W- DARWIN DAVIDSON DENISON DIDLAKE • DOLLAR DUN AWAY ECHEVERRI EDWARDS ELLIOTT EPPERSON ESTES EVANS, J. EVANS, L. FERGUSON FLOYD FONSECA FORESMAN FOREMAN FORTENBERRY FRANCE FRIDAY GADDIS GARDNER GARRETT GARY, F. GARY, W. GATES GERALD GILLILAND GILLIS GLADNEY GLENN GOODWIN GOSS GOWER GRAY, J. GRAY, R. GREENWOOD GRIFFIS GRIFFITH GRING ZJL UNDERCLASSES Clarke, Edward Hollis, Jr., Sigma Phi Epsilon .... Seyppel, Ark. AGRICULTURE Clayton, Henry Edwin Tupelo ENGINEERING Cline, David Lee, Alpha Tan Omega Sardis agriculture Colson, William Lamar, Sigma Chi Greenwood ENGINEERING Coltharp, William Collins, Kappa Sigma New Albany SCIENCE Cooper, Edward Lareau Morton ENGINEERING Corum, David Johnson, Jr. Laurel AGRICULTURE Cowan, Samuel Bell, Sigma Phi Epsilon Grenada ENGINEERING Cox, George Earl, Jr. Starkville AGRICULTURE Cox, William Augustus Columbus BUSINESS Creel, Cecil Oren Neely education Cullen, Dale Lemoine Dossville agriculture Dale, Bulah Leigh, Zeta Tan Alpha Darling education Darsey, William Sidney, Kappa Sigma Fayette engineering Darwin, George William, Jr., Alpha Tan Omega Laurel engineering Davidson, William Franklin, Kappa Sigma Meridian engineering Denison, Harold Lincoln, Sigma Chi Foxworth AGRICULTURE Didlake, Mildred Ann Starkville BUSINESS Dollar, Joe William, Alpha Tan Omega Columbus engineering Dunaway, David LaFayette, Alpha Tan Omega Tylertown education Echeverri, Raul Montezuma San Pedrosula, Honduras, C. A. agriculture Edwards, George Thomas, Sigma Chi Laurel engineering Elliott, Eula Catherine, Zeta Tan Alpha Laurel business Epperson, Edward Cooke, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Greenville engineering Estes, Allan Forrest, Jr., Alpha Tan Omega Benoit agriculture Evans, James Alexander, Jr., Kappa Alpha Bay St. Louis engineering Evans, Leslie Lee, Jr., Kappa Alpha Canton agriculture Ferguson, William Edward, Jr., Pi Kappa Alpha Columbus science Floyd, Douglas Barcroft, Jr., Sigma Phi Epison Sardis business Fonseca, Julio Cordero San Jose, Costa Rica engineering Foresman, Rosemary, Chi Omega Greenville business Foreman, C. A., Jr., Sigma Chi Greenwood SCIENCE Fortenberry, Robert Elwood, Alpha Tan Omega Summit engineering France, Hal Raymond, Alpha Tan Omega Maud business Friday, Willie Lee Tremont AGRICULTURE Gaddis, Edware M Morton ENGINEERING Gardner, Wynez Wheeler EDUCATION Garrett, William David, Jr., Alpha Tan Omega Dundee AGRICULTURE Gary, Floyd Hobson, Sigma Chi Schlater AGRICULTURE Gary, Walter Hubert, Kappa Sigma Eupora ENGINEERING Gates, Gene Hampton, Kappa Alpha Crystal Springs BUSINESS Gerald, Clay Nelson Smithdale ENGINEERING Gilliland, Ruby Sybil Tremont SCIENCE Gillis, Kathleen Sturgis business Gladnby, Irma Lois Artesia business Glenn, Robert Norris, Sigma Chi Hattiesburg engineering Goodwin, Charles Murray Crenshaw engineering Goss, Clarence Hines, Jr., Kappa Sigma Lyon agriculture Gower, Thomas Charles, Kappa Sigma Baldwyn engineering Gray, John Ervin, Jr. Grenada agriculture Gray, Rufus Lloyd Rienzi business Greenwood, Joseph Earl Pascagoula engineering Griffis, Bobbie William, Sigma Phi Epsilon Louisville engineering Griffith, William Porter Ackerman science Gring, Roy Gordon Columbus ENGINEERING Southern Gentlemen?? 25 GUNNELL HALL, J. P. HALL, J. R. HAMILTON, A. HAMILTON, C HAMMETT HANKS HANRAHAN HARNED HARPER HARRIS, H. HARRIS, J. HARRIS, 0. HARRISON HAYS HAYES H EG WOOD HEMBREE HENRY HERRING HILDEBRAND HILL, J. HILL, L. HILL, R. HILYARD HOFFMAN HOLIMAN HOLMES HOWARD HUBBARD HUDSON, J. HUDSON, C. HUDSON, W HUNT JARMAN JOHNSON JONES JUMPER JUNI JONES, E. JONES, I. KEENAN KENNARD KING, B. KING, H. KLASSY KLYCE KOURY LAIRD LAKE LANCASTER, D. LANCASTER, K. LANDRUM, E. LANDRUM, VL UNDERCLASSES i Gunnell, Millard Shelton Ruth education Hall, James Phillip Memphis, Tenn. ENGINEERING Hall, James Rodgers Memphis, Tenn. AGRICULTURE Hamilton, Albert Garland, Jr., Sigma Chi Lambert ENGINEERING Hamilton, Clarence Henry Starkville ENGINEERING Hammett, Warren Irving, Kappa Alpha Greenville AGRICULTURE Hanks, Sara Margaret Columbus ENGINEER ING Hanrahan, William Patrick, Jr. Greenville ENGINEERING Harned, Agnes B., Chi Omega State College education Harper, Miles Douglas, Jr., Sigma Chi Hattiesburg engineering Harris, Horace Alfred, Jr., Sigma Chi Lambert engineering Harris, Jean Marshficld, Ore. business Harris, Onis Oneal Pascagoula engineering Harrison, Gray Williamson, Jr., Alpha Tan Omega Scobcy agriculture Hay, Connie M. Blythcville, Ark. agriculture Hays, Mildred Marguerite Starkville BUSINESS Hayes, Seab Washington, Jr., Sigma Chi Hattiesburg science Hegwood, Verna Lois Greenwood science Hembree, Olney Ellsworth Mount Olive science Henry, Grace Starkville education Herring, Roy Curtis, Kappa Sigma Meridian science Hildebrand, Charles William, Kappa Sigma State College ENGINEERING Hill, John Dinsmori Glen Allan SCIENCE Hill, Leonard Maurice Tupelo AGRICULTURE Hill, Robert Dee Louisville SCIENCE Hilyard, Betty Lou, Ze a Tan Alpha Marianna, Ark. BUSINESS Hoffman, Ruth Estes Brookhavcn EDUCATION Holiman, John Page, Jr., Sigma Chi Lepanto, Ark. AGRICULTURE Holmes, Robert Burnette Kosciusko business Howard, Billie Wilson Laurel engineering EIubbard, William Wallace Crystal Springs engineering Hudson, John Estus Laurel engineering Hudson, Clayton, Jr. Brooksvillc agriculture Hudson, William Daniel, Kappa Alpha Meridian BUSINESS Hunt, Alvie Loyd Cleveland engineering Jarman, B. F., Sigma Chi Sidon BUSINESS Johnson, Lorena Starkville education Jones, Mary Frances, Chi Omega Starkville science Jumper, Albert A., Sigma Phi Epsilon Parkin, Ark. ENGINEERING Juni, Doris Grace, Zeta Tan Alpha Drexel Hill, Pa. business Jones, Evern S. Jackson agrk ulturi Jones, Irvin Thomas, Jr. New Augusta engineering Keenan, Walter Earl Starkville AGRICULTURE Kennard, Ruth, Zeta Tan Alpha Starkville EDUCATION King, Benjamin Franklin, Sigma Phi Epsilon Helena, Ark. ENGINEERING King, Herbert Wallace, Sigma Chi Springfield, Ohio EDUCATION Keassy, Roger Norman Evansville, Ind. ENGINEERING Klyce, John Hubert, Alpha Tan Omega Sardis ENGINEERING Koury, Michael Albert Leland science Laird, Hollis Woodrow Starkville ENGINEERING Lake, Rutherford Cholmondelay, Jr., Sigma Alpha Epsilon Meridian SCIENCE Lancaster, Donald Benoit, Lambda Chi Alpha .... Tallulah, La. BUSINESS Lancaster, Kent, Sigma Chi State College BUSINESS Landrum, Ernest Toxie, Pi Kappa Alpha Crosby education Landrum, Victor Henry Eupora BUSINESS The Intellectual Type 27 4 ' -• «rT, ■♦ •  v H HHIH I _. 4 m m LAVENDAR LEE, H. LEE, J. C. LEE, J. W. LeMASTER LEWIS LIPE LOCKE LOFTON LOGAN, C. LOGAN, W. LONG LOPOSER LOVING LUCKETT LUNDY IS 0K  jj 0 % ! ilij y ii v A V LUSTER LYLE LYON, R. LYON, G. McARTHUR McCOLLUM McCORMICK McCOY McCRACKEN McDANIEL, R. McDANIEL, T. Mcdonald, Mcdonald, m. McGAHA McGEE, c. McGEE, W. McKAY McLEOD McSHANE MABRY MADDEN MARTIN, D. MARTIN, E. MARTIN, P. MATHENY MAXWELL MAY MIDDLETON MILLER, A. MILLER, E. MILLER, J. E. MILLER, J. I MITCHELL, I MITCHELL, G. MONTGOMERY MOORE, E. MOORE, G. MOORE, J. MOORE, N. DL UNDERCLASSES Lavendar, Charles Grigg, Alpha Tan Omega Weir ENGINEERING Lee, Henry Allen, Jr., Sigma Phi Epsilon Sanford AGRICULTURE Lee, James Copeland, Alpha Tan Omega Ackerman engineering Lee, James William Biloxi EDUCATION LeMaster, Miriam Loyd Batesville EDUCATION Lrwis, Joseph Warren Leakesvillc EDUCATION Lipe, James Webb, Sigma Chi Rolling Fork business Locke, James Lloyd, Jr., Sigma Chi Greenwood business Lofton, Willard Noble, Sigma Phi Epsilon Hughes, Ark. business Logan, Crawford Roane, Jr., Sigma Chi Tchula agriculture Logan, William Dewey, Jr., Kappa Sigma Carthage science Long, Adrian Lavone Crandall engineering Loposer, Thomas Loren, Sigma Chi Gulfport engineering Loving, Charles Ray Beauregard engineering Luckett, William Corley Tutwiler engineering Lundy, Earl Lowry Philadelphia AGRICULTURE Luster, Thomas McCoy Clarksdale science Lyle, Everett Samuel, Jr., Sigma Phi Epsilon ■ ■ • Dyersburg, Tenn. engineering Lyon, Robert Daniel, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Maben science Lyon, Gordon Gaston, Sigma Chi Tchula business McArthur, Harold Walter Gholson engineering McCollum, Homer Owens, Sigma Chi West Point business McCormick, William Pendleton Brookhaven engi neering McCoy, Wilda Eloise Morton business McCracken, William Garrett, Sigma Chi Jonesboro, Ark. engineering McDaniel, Robert Lee, Alpha Tan Omega Osyka agriculture McDaniel, Thomas Henry Mattson agriculture McDonald, Fred Stephenson, Kappa Alpha Bay St. Louis science McDonald, Marjorie Delaine, Xeta Tan Alpha DeKalb science McGaha, Thomas Edward Arkabutla engineering McGee, Clyde Thomas, Alpha Tan Omega Ackerman ENGINEERING McGee, William Andrew, Lambda Chi Alpha Louin business McKay, David Phares, Alpha Tan Alpha State College science McLeod, George Cecil, Jr. Leakesvillc agriculture McShane, Herbert Felix, Jr., Sigma Chi Greenwood science Mabry, William Harrison Derma agriculture Madden, Ray Vernon, Jr. Osceola, Ark. engineering Martin, Dorothy Virginia Starkvillc business Martin, Ernest Buford Grenada agriculture Martin, Pat, Jr., Kappa Alpha Meridian science Matheny, Roy Hays, Alpha Tan Omega New Orleans, La. business Maxwell, Jean Marett Fairfield, Ala. BUSINESS May, Harriett Jean Amory science Middleton, Dorothy Mae Vicksburg EDUCATION Miller, Adrienne Louise Starkvillc EDUCATION Miller, Edmund Anderson, Sigma Chi West Point SCIENCE Miller, John Edward Clinton EDUCATION Miller, Joseph Boxley, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Yazoo City SCIENCE Mitchell, David Washington Pace AGRICULTURE Mitchell, George Denis, Kappa Alpha Starkville science Montgomery, Lillian Atlee Leland business Moore, Emery Waypole Dossville agriculture Moore, Gerald Thomas, Pi Kappa Alpha Crosby BUSINESS Moore, John Owen, Sigma Phi Epsilon Passaic, N. J. ENGINEERING Moore, Nell Jacquelin Belzoni science What ' cha got, Al? ' 29  f Ck f 1 (■• SI n j MOORE MORGAN MORTON MURFF MUSSELWHITE MYERS MYRICK NEELY NORMAN OLIVER OWEN PARKER PARKS PATENOTTE ! ' PATRICK PEAY PENTON PERRYMAN. PETTIT PHILLIPS PHIPPS POLLARD POWELL PRICE, A. PRICE, C. PRICE, D. PRICE, F. PRINZ PUCKETT RANDOLPH RAWLS REESE REEVES ROBINSON ROBISON ROBUCK, B. ROBUCK, M. ROLAND ROSS, J. ROSS, W. RUSSELL, RUSSELL, S SACKHEIM SAIA SALLEY SCARBROUGH SHANNON SHARP SHORT SIMMONS, R. SIMMONS, W. SISTRUNK SKIPPER SMITH, D. SMITH, MRS SMITH, G. lLZj OL UNDERCLASSES Moore, Walter Vernon, Kappa Alpha Oakland AGRICULTURE Morgan, Nellie Rue Starkvillc education Morton, Daniel Clyde Starkvillc engineering Murff, Otis Springfield, Jr. Tupelo engineering Musselwhite, Robert Stevens Jackson engineering Myers, Jessica E., Zeta Tan Alpha Amite, La. agriculture Myrick, Edwin Kelly, Jr., Sigma Chi Greenwood engineering Neely, Ralph Franklin, Sigma Chi Greenwood BUSINESS Norman, Louis Eastland, Jr., Sigma Chi Columbia ENGINEERING Oliver, James Howard, Sigma Chi Schlater ENGINEERING Owen, Sank Edward Aberdeen education Parker, Albert James Lucedale engineering Parks, William Jamison Cleveland AGRICULTURE Patenotte, David Kayes, Pi Kappa Alpha Yazoo City BUSINESS Patrick, William Leighton, Jr., Sigma Chi Laurel ENGINEERING Feay, Kathleen Starkvillc SCIENCE Pfnton, Milford Bernfll Carrierc AGRICULTURE Pi rryman, Robert Lawrence, Alpha Tan Omega Lula AGRICULTURE Pettit, Mary Ruth Darling BUSINESS Phillips, Jack, Pi Kappa Alpha Water Valley ENGINEERING Phipps, Lester, Jr. Fernwood business Pollard, James Everett French Camp AGRICULTURE Powell, Norma Eli7abetfi, Chi Omega Greenwood business Price, Anne Elezabeth, Zeta Tan Alpha Brookhaven SCIENCE Price, Corrine Evelyn Starkville business Price, Dorothy Hilda Wesson science Price, Floyd William Meridian engineering Prin ' z, Edwin W., Pi Kappa A ' pha Grenada engineering Puckett, Allen Boyd, Jr., Kappa Alpha Columbus engineering Randolph, John Peyton New Albany agriculture Rawls, Ben Mounger, Sigma Chi Columbia engineering Reese, Sarah Ruth Starkville BUSINESS Reeves, James Albert Sturgis agriculture Robinson, Freddie Lee Quitman AGRICULTURE Robison, William Brady Raymond AGRICULTURE Robuck, Boyce Aleen, Zeta Tau Alpha Houston business Robuck, Mary Opal, Zeta Tan Alpha Houston business Roland, Harold Marcus, Jr. Hillsboro science Ross, James Earl, Alpha Tan Omega Bolton engineering Ross, William Robert, Kappa Alpha Minter City agriculture Russell, Charles Henry, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Jackson business- Russell, Sammye Kathleene Chunky engineering Sackheim, Morton Stanley West Point BUSINESS Saia, Joseph Campbell, Alpha Tan Omega Shaw business Salley, Charles Landrum Eupora business Scarbrough, Nella Rae State Line education Shannon, James Joseph Laurel engineering Sharp, Donald Robert, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Louisville engineering Short, Donald Francis, Sigma Chi Greenwood engineering Simmons, Roger Clay Hillsboro BUSINESS Simmons, William Asbury Kewanee business Sistrunk, John David, Alpha Tan Omega Lambert engineering Skipper, Tillman Russell Gholson SCIENCE Smith, Doyle Preston Perkinston agriculture Smith, Mrs. Evelyn Elezabeth Starkville business Smith, George Bunyan Philadelphia engineering Bull!! 31 : f O ' ■ ' J ■ ■■ J SMITH, J. P. SMITH, J. H. SMITH, R. SOBRADO SPAIN SPRUILL STANTON STARLING STEMME STEVENS. C. STEVENS, S. STRAIN STRINGER STURDIVANT SWITZER TATE TAYLOR TEAGUE . TEMPLETON TERRY THOMAS, D i THOMAS, G. THORNBERRY TIBBETT TILLMAN TORRES TREAS TRIGG Wk Jm A J | P .J p. «£. TURNIPSEED VIRDEN WALKER CS £t o WALL WALLER WARFORD WARRINGTON WATKINS, J. WATKINS, O. WELLS WHEELER WHITE, B. WHITE, J. WILBANKS WILKES WILLIAMS, E. WILLIAMS, J. WILLIAMS, M. WILLIAMS, Jt WILSON WINSTON WOLVERTON WOODS YOUNG, C. YOUNG, J. YOUNG, M YOUNGBLO VL UNDERCLASSES Smith, Janie Pearl Lucicn SCIENCE Smith, Jasper Henry Decatur AGRICULTURE Smith, Ray Maud ENGINEERING Sobrado, Ruldolfo, Lambda Chi Alpha S.-.11 Jose, Costa Rica SCIENCE Spain, Frank Kyle, Sigma Chi Tupelo ENGINEERING Si ruill, Frances Laverne Kolola Springs BUSINESS Stanton, William Gwyn, Jr., Lambda Chi Alpha .... Whitehaven agriculture Starling, Henry Watson, Jr., Kappa Alpha Greenville engineering Stemme, William John, Sigma Chi Hattiesburg agriculture Stevens, Charles William, Sigma Chi Hattiesburg engineering Stevens, Sara Louise, Xcta Tan Alpha Macon business Strain, Benton Coiley Minter City engineering Stringer, James Harold Starkville engineering Sturdivant, Micajah Purnell, Kappa Sigma Glendora agriculture Swn ' zi r, Lawrence Ervin Inverness agriculture Tate, Pattie Jean State College BUSINESS Taylor, Murdock, Jr Stampley AGRICULTURE Teague, Jerry Ledden, Kappa Sigma Fayette ENGINEERING Templeton, Elmer Otto, Jr. Starkville BUSINESS Ti rry, Ira James Yazoo City engineering Thomas, Dock Jefferson Harperville EDUCATION Thomas, Gerald Burlson, Sigma Chi West Point ENGINEERING Thornberry, Myrtle Roseline, Chi Omega Clarksdale EDUCATION Tibbett, Elsie Le e Amory BUSINESS Tillman, Marvin Collier, Sigma Chi Greenwood ENGINEERING Torres, Gilberto Young Teguicigolpa, Honduras ENGINEERING Treas, Charles Edgar, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Aberdeen ENGINEERING Trigg. Barbaranne Macon education Turnipseed, Betty Leona, Zeta Tan Alpha Greenwood business Vance, Mary Lou Conehatta EDUCATION Virden, Bowmar Harris, Jr., Alpha Tan Omega Jackson engineering Walker, David Robinson, Sigma Chi McComb ENGINEERING Wall, James Sidney Noxapater business Waller, Fred Lindsey Derma AGRICULTURE W ' arford, Terrance Payton Greenwood EDUCATION Warrington, Jack Darrel, Pi Kappa Alpha Darling business Watkins, John Thomas, Jr. Holly Springs BUSINESS Watkins, Olivia Lucille Marks EDUCATION Wells, Boyd Carr Union ENGINEERING Wheeler, James Wylie Milan, Tenn. BUSINESS White, Billy Scott, Sigma Chi Greenwood BUSINESS White, Jerome Cecil Pheba AGRICULTURE Wilbanks, Frank Scott, Jr. New Albany AGRICULTURE Wilkes, William Howard, Sigma Phi Epsilon Tunica AGRICULTURE Williams, Enoch J., Jr. McComb BUSINESS Williams, James Roe, Sigma Alpha lip lion Yazoo City SCIENCE Williams, Margie Lee Darling EDUCATION Williams, Mitchell James Wesson science Wilson, Harry Maury, Sigma Chi Tupelo ENGINEERING Winston, Dorothy Virginia, Chi Omega Starkville EDUCATION Wolverton, Maurice Lamar, Sigma Chi Springfield, Ohio business Woods, Cornelius Hamilton, Jr. Grenada engineering Young, Cullen Franklin, Pi Kappa Alpha Dennis AGRICULTURE Young, Jane Evelyn El Dorado, Ark. BUSINESS Young, Mary Elizabeth, Zeta Tan Alpha Greenwood EDUCATION Youngblood, Frank McEachim Glen Allan ENGINEERING The Mister and Missus 33 MRS. MARY E. ALEXANDER Some wise man once said that the three swiftest ways of communication are telegraph, telephone, and tell- a-woman. News really travels fast these days. Yes, boys, we now have a girls ' dorm at State. It looks as if the old State has gone forever, and that the female of the species has finally broken her way into the once male domain. Just in case you aren ' t aware of the fact, Magruder Hall, once the dormitory of broken windows, pin-up pictures, and very little study- ing, is being occupied by an array of skirts, sweaters, and beautiful faces. Of course, we can ' t forget Mrs. Alec. For your information, her full name is Mrs. Mary E. Alexander. We all like her cheery laugh and her constant reminder of Boys, get your feet off the furniture. And certainly you have all noticed her vigilence in keeping all the lights turned on, and her way of playing soli- taire. It seems that she never can beat him. Seriously though, I think we all agree that she has earned the title of Our favo rite boss. Now, girls, don ' t get me wrong, we are glad to have you. Our only hope is that there will be hundreds more just like you to come to this campus in the near future. As for my part, girls, here ' s to you! ACTIVITIES TOP PICTURE, from left to right: David Dunaway, Thomas McWil- liams, Price Prestage, L. M. Duck- worth, George Evans, Edward Broadus, William McKee, Dunlap Rose, Mike Kerby, David Cline, Morton Sackheim. BOTTOM PICTURE, from left to right: John Watkins, Gerald Thomas, Bowmar Virden, Deatrice Cadenhead, Mike Kerby, George Evans, William McKee, David Cline, Anne Price, Robert Mor- row, Seab Hayes. STUDENT GOVERNMENT The Student Council of Mississippi State College was reorganized in the spring of 1944 under the name of the Organization of Associated Students which forms to bind together a closer union of the graduates and undergraduates, promote school spirit, and build a bigger and better Mississippi State. An executive council is elected each year to govern the activities of the student body. ' 1 1 1 1 ' ?? ? tk ' I I , ' OFFICERS FIRST SEMESTER Edward Broadus President William McKee Vice-President George Evans Secretary and Treasurer SECOND SEMESTER George Evans President William McKee Vice-President J. C. Byrd Secretary and Treasurer I I % DANCE COMMITTEE In spite of wartime conditions, the Dance Committee has continued to play an integral part in the social life at State. William McKee, chairman, and his commit- tee planned and staged a group of informal dances dur- ing foo tball season, topped by a gala Christmas Formal on December 16. Miss Miriam LeMaster, an attrac- tive State junior, was the committee ' s choice to lead the Christmas dance. A background of jive and sweet music was supplied by the Mississippi State Rhythmaires. •« ' EDITORIAL STAFF David Cline Editor Marilyn Hamilton . . Assistant Editor Scarvia Anderson . . Associate Editor Mary Bess Abernethy, Fraternity Editor Editor Cookie Epperson . . . Sports Editor Deatrice Cadenhead • Personnel Editor Miriam LeMaster . . . Faculty Editor Morton Sackheim . • Military Editor BUSINESS STAFF Mike Kerby . . . Business Manager Gus Rowland, Asst. Business Manager William McKee • • • Adv. Manager Bowmar Virden . . . Cir. Manager Norma Powell Typist Jke 1945 REVEILLE Through the untiring efforts of the Editorial Staff and Business Staff, Mississippi State College has been able to present the fortieth edition of The Reveille. With David Cline as editor and Mike Kerby as business manager, student life is presented pictorially and college experiences preserved. In the face of decreased enrollment, much credit should be given to the two staffs and their efforts. If, as years quickly pass, memories of college life swiftly fade away, they will be revived by the pictures in the fortieth edition of The Reveille. • VL MAROON and WHITE Keeping the student body informed of the campus happenings and various other happenings of interest, is The Maroon White. This is a newspaper which is published every two weeks and is being han- dled by the English department. Through the constant work and faithful cooperation of a staff of students, guided by Mr. Hamlin, we are receiving an interesting paper filled with helpful articles. Left to tight: Bowmar Virden, Morton Sackheim, Charlotte Aiken, Mike Kerby, Marilyn Hamilton, Newt Hamlin, Betty Turnipsecd, Ruth Kennard, Bill Hanrahan, Fran Boone, Owen McCollum. ROTC OFFICERS AND SPONSORS Top row — left to right: First Lieutenant D. L. Dunaway, First Lieutenant C. W. Stevens, Captain F. E. Atkins, Major T. E. McWilliams, Captain W. D. Logan, First Lieutenant W. L. Patrick. Front row — left to right: Captain T. L. Loposer, Honorary Captain Bulah Leigh Dale, Colonel J. D. Moore, Honorary Colonel Moselle Shaw, Captain W. P. Hanrahan, Honorary Captain Betty Hilyard. The officers of the State R. O. T. C. unit were appointed ac- cording to their respective merits and capabilities of leader- ship. They selected their own honorary officers from the ranks of the popular girls on the campus. Moselle Shaw was named Honorary Colonel and was Battalion Sponsor; Betty Hilyard was Honorary Captain and Company A Sponsor; Bulah Leigh Dale was Honorary Captain and Company B Sponsor. MILITARY With its continued accelerated program of aca- demic work as installed in 1942, the R. O. T. C. and military department of Mississippi State Col- lege has kept pace with its schedule of activity. Commandant Small has expressed his appreciation of the interest manifested by all students enrolled in military training. Wartime student shortages have caused the or- ganization of only two companies. With capable leaders and officers, these units have met the ordi- nary difficulties in an efficient manner. COMPANY A « W ' t COMPANY B , i  , %% • Standing — left to right: W. L. Colson, W. P. Hanrahan, G. B. Thomas, Captain J. B. Small, First Lieutenant L. E. Davis, C. W. Hildebrand, R. S. Musselwhite, M. C. Tillman. Kneeling— left to right: O. C. Hembree, W. L. Patrick, A. G. Hamilton, W. F. Hammet, R. C. Lake. Not shown: D. B. Lancaster. Under the capable leadership of its Army officers, the Mis- sissippi State R. O. T. C. division has encouraged the fine military training preparatory to entering the armed forces that can be extended to the R. O. T. C. students. Twelve members were selected out of schoolwide competition and have engaged in many successful exhibitions. CHAMPIONS Left to right: Gerald B. Thomas, William L Patrick, Charles W. Hildebrand, Warren Ham met, Albert G. Hamilton. Mississippi State is proud of the fine showing of its R. O. T. C. Rifle Team. Not only did the team win the 1945 Hearst trophy in competition with eight other teams from senior units, but also a member of the team, Albert G. Hamilton, Jr., Lambert, Mississippi, had the highest individual score of all competing teams. This is the first time that the Mississippi State team has won first place in this contest, although in 193 it placed second, and in 1942, third. Handsome trophies commemorat- ing these successes hang in the office of Captain J. B. Small, commandant of the R. O. T. C. at State College. The Mississippi State Cadet Band is composed of students enrolled in military classes at State who are musically eligible to be members of such an organization. Mr. Henry E. Wamsley, director, has done much to train this talented unit and has ably prepared them to march with and play for the R. O. T. C. Company on parade and during Federal in- spection. Students have more than enjoyed the martial airs rendered by the local Cadet Band at all occasions. i Kg I • Top row— left to right: E. K. Myrick, M. C. Tillman, W. I. Hammett, C. W. Stevens, J. A. Evans. Middle row— left to right: H. M. Wilson, J. O. Moore, F. E. Adkins, D. L. Dunaway, T. H. Bailey, R. S. Musselwhite. Bottom row— left to right: W. V. Moore, J. P. Holiman, T. L. Loposer, F. W. Price, W. P. Hanrahan. Jke CADET GUARD The Cadet Guard was founded on the Mississippi State campus November 16, 1944. It was formed with the purpose of arranging an honorary military organization for outstanding mem- bers of the local R. O. T. C. unit. Original officers were: T. L. Loposer, Captain; J. O. Moore, First Lieutenant; F. K. Spain, Second Lieutenant. Selecting their charter members on the basis of high Military grades, cooperative manner, and gentlemanly behavior, these officers formed the nucleus of an outstanding military organization. Present officers are: J. O. Moore, Captain; J. P. Holiman, First Lieutenant; M. C. Tillman, Second Lieutenant; W. P. Hanrahan, First Sergeant. Members not shown in picture are J. L. Canon, C. F. Young, and G. W. Harrison. New pledges now undergoing an intensive initia- tion are: H. G. Brown, T. E. Mc Williams, Edwin Prinz, Albert Jumper, Bowmar Virden, J. E. McCracken. FEATURES Jke Bfc  ■ DSuiah Jjale BEAUTIES )can La yvndt erson • m JgB W m mi m AT S TAT E 4ane5 framed fanes LILLIAN MONTGOMERY VL F AV O R I J K  .- ROSEMARY FORESMAN MARILYN HAMILTON E S at STATE MOSELLE SHAW WHO ' S MISS MISSISSIPPI STATE State students have chosen a brunette beauty, Moselle Shaw, for the coveted honor of Miss Mississippi State. Moselle was voted a favorite her first year at State and has continued to capture some of the highest honors on the campus. Among her most outstanding are honorary Cadet Lieutenant Colonel, secretary of Chi Omega, membership on the Dance Committee, and listing in Who ' s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. Mike Kerby Mr. Miss. State George Evans Most Friendly Shorty McWilliams Best Athlete Bob Morrow Most Handsome WHO Joe Saia and Marjorie McDonald Best Dressed Boy and Girl Bulah Dale Most Beautiful Herbie King Most Original Peanut Robinson Most Typical Freshman Bobby Glenn and Jane Young Best Dancers at State Helen Hildebrand Most Intellectual Mr. Bryan and Dr. McKee Most Popular Professors C A I. It ' s hopeless, Girls. Mind if I take up col- lection? 3. Whose arm is whose? 4. See the press??? 5. Must be funnyl 6. What, again? 7. I can dream, can ' t I? 8. Four of a kind. 9. No! I saw him first. 10. We give up on this one. I I . Dreamland. 12. Why so studious? 13. Where IS that bus? 14. Does he love me, Ouija? 15. Whose feet? 16. Moving out? 17. Git it, Boy! 18. General Mac. im w i m ■ m M P U S XformaL 1. Ain ' t I pretty? 2. Pretty, ain ' t they? 3. Deep conversation. 4. Big Dog! 5. Shack lab. 6. Laundry bound. 7. Old swimming hole. 8. Cussin or discussin? 9. What ' s wrong, Pete? 10. Whose car? I I . Pin-up girl. 12. What ' s up, Doc? 13. Hollywood no doubt. 14. You see, it was like this. 15. Scared, Pres? 16. A warning, Boys. 17. It could happen to you. 18. Which way did you go, C A 1. Superman. 2. A lone wolf. 3. What would Dot say? 4. Gruesome twosome. 5. Thrilled, Girls? 6. This is getting to be a habit. Whatcha sitting ' on, Gus? 8. Complaining, Al? 9. Guess who! 10. Look at the camera, Jack. 11. Which election is this? 12. Steamboat, Rochester, and Miss Ole Miss. 13. Count ' em. Freshman! 14. Damnyankees. 15. Boy I bet he gets tired. 16. Trouble in store. 17. Quit pointing, Pat. 18. Ato-o-o-o-o-o! M P U S XfomvaL 1. He did? 7. Oh U Dog. 13. The newlyweds. 2. Rochester shines. 8. Lady in distress. 14. Could he be a freshman? 3. Ye olde sundial. 9. Just posing. 15. Look what Ziegfield missed 4. Study hour. 10. Funny!! 16. Strip poker. 5. Mid-term casualties. II. Blow Gabriel! 17. Ain ' t they sweet? 6. The sheriff. 12. Look, no stri ps! 18. Summer school. C A I. It will probably blow up. 2. What time is it? 3. Must be a Girl!! 4. Look at the Birdie. 5. Must be a boy ' s room. 6. Circus Day. 7. Rum ' n Coca-Cola. 8. Tonight we eat!! 9. State ' s own Harry James. 10. No-Break. 11. What, Again? 12. What do you see? 13. You ' re not kiddin ' . 14. What ' s on? 15. Don ' t they look happy!! 16. Let ' s have another one. 17. Little Dick!! 18. The girl for Me. MPUS Informal 1. Fighting Again? 2. Why so serious, Editor? 3. Got a Cold, General? 4. State Basketball Fans. 5. Mutt ' n Jeff! 6. M-E-O-W. 7. Mama, Come Get your Baby. 8. Ain ' t love grand? 9. Nobody loves him. 10. Eating?? I I. Hang it all. 12. Big Buddies. 13. The Stink Spots perform. 14. Not Studying. 15. Sugar report? 16. State Wolves! 17. HONEST Game of Chance. 18. Company A Sponsor. mnm hi mast P«||: . l ' Left to right: 1st Lt. Francis W. Nelson, 1st Lt. Richard L. Jarboe, Major Frank M. Whid- don, Cpl. Buck Hinman. SELECTORS O BEAUTIES The staff to pick our beauties this year was selected at the Columbus Army Air Base. We are grateful to them for doing this pleasantly difficult task. They did a wonderful job, and to them we say, Thank you. fcta a i ATHLETICS Much of the Maroon ' s season of outstanding football is due mainly to the splendid coaching staff. Their untiring efforts gave new inspiration when the road ahead looked rocky indeed. These men are Allyn McKeen, head coach; Ed Molinski, line coach; and Dick Hitt, end coach. The Maroon ' s trainer is Marcus Mapp, who was ably assisted by Andy Reese. % COACHES DUDY NOBLE Mississippi State ' s Athletic Director, Coach C. R. Dudy Noble is the most beloved character in the Maroon ' s athletic history. Besides his many duties as the athletic director, he also coaches the baseball team. Coach Dudy has turned out some truly great baseball teams and has developed some of the best players that ever graced a Southern college diamond. ALLYN McKEEN ED MOLINSKI MARCUS MAPP ANDY REESE w w w Prof. Newt Hamlin has served Mississippi State in varied capacity since joining the English faculty in 193 0. Auditor of Student Or- ganizations since 1938, he became Director of Athletic Publicity in September, 1944. Out of his office flowed the publicity that projected Mississippi State ' s fine 1944 football team into the national limelight, with the eyes of the nation focused on its brilliant tailback, Thomas (Shorty) McWilliams. ■ DOLLAR— G. SAIA— G. HILDEBRAND— E HUGHES— C NEWT HAMLiN HOWARD— E GARRETT— T r .«T The Maroons ' of 1944 were off to a good start when they defeated the Jackson Flyers ' of the Jackson Army Air Base. Then on suc- cessive week-ends they piled up an impressive string of victories over Arkansas A M, Louisiana State, and Kentucky. The thriller followed when 3 0,000 fans saw Mississippi State defeat Auburn 26-21 at Legion Field, Birmingham, Alabama. The game was nip-and-tuck from beginning to end. Both teams were playing outstanding football — offensive and defensive. The 93 -yard run made by Shorty McWilliams when he returned Auburns second-half kickoff was one of the most spectacular plays of the game. Outstanding linemen were Joe Saia, W. D. Garrett, Hillery Home, Mike Kerby, Joe Dollar, and Henry Lowe. The playing of Mutt Floyd, Shorty McWilliams, and Bill McCracken in the backfield was superb. MOORE— B WHEELER— C FOUNTAIN— T MAROONS The Mississippi State Maroons ' were ably led by Captain Hillery E. Home. Home ' s dependable playing earned him a berth on the All-Southeastern Conference team and to several mentions on All-American teams. He is truly an outstanding tackle. A great lineman and a capable leader, Home was one of the main sparks in the forward wall of the Maroons. D? -U PARKS— E CAPT. H. HORNE - f% tk- ■   SHORTY McWILLIAMS Thomas Shorty McWilliams can be called one of the best tailbacks that State has ever known. Shorty, while still a freshman, was a candidate for several All-Amcrican teams and was voted the most valuable player on the All Southeastern team. Red Grange, an Ail-American, commented on Mc- Williams and praised him very highly for his football ability. Shorty was injured in the Auburn game and saw very little action against Alabama and Ole Miss. Coach Allyn McKeen credits McWilliams as being the best all-around back he has ever seen. LOWE— G ■1 M KING— B PATRICK— E McDOUGAL— T STARLING— B GAMES Jackson Army Air Base — Millsaps College — Arkansas A M — 20 L. S. U. — 6 University of Kentucky — Auburn — 2 1 University of Alabama — 19 University of Miss. — 13 Left to right, center: C6okic Epperson, Billy Ross, Herman Asher . . . Top — left to right: And twirl, Too! A minute off to pose . . . Bottom — left to right: Caught in the Act. Our Band — Our Alma Mater. Miss. State —41 Miss. State — 56 Miss. State —49 Miss. State — 13 Miss. State — 26 Miss. State — 26 Miss. State — Miss. State — 8 Vmr i I - ' : 7 5fa COACH DICK HIH Coach Dick Hitt, who started with rookies, de- veloped them into a well-balanced outfit and gained the respect of all the players. He made a clean squad of the boys. BASKET The Mississippi State Basketball team, under the tutelage of Coach Dick Hitt, finished the season with 3 wins against 13 losses. Al- though the material for a squad was limited there was plenty of spirit there. Lloyd C. McDougal was the sole veteran on the team, returning from the 1943 Varsity. McDougal served as Captain of this year ' s squad and proved to be a very capable leader as well as serv- ing his position as center with outstanding ability. At the beginning of the year, the starting five consisted of Cap- tain McDougal, W. D. Garrett, Tom Burress, Mutt Floyd, and Billy Howard who found capable substitution in Jim Walls, Red Thomas and Bill Chisholm. Mississippi College suffered a defeat when the Maroon cagers started the season off right; but the night that followed, State was thrown to a loss under the pressure of the Mississippi College Indians. In the Southeastern Conference tournament, Mississippi State was defeated by the powerful Georgia Tech squad. Captain McDougal led the scoring of the Maroons this season. Standing — Left to right: Lowe, Floyd, McDougal, Garrett, Chisholm, Burress, McLean, Morrow. Seated — Left to right: Dollar (Manager), Lov- ing, Carnathon, Starling, Thomas, Dunaway, Nobles, and Walls. tfSSSB wass M$®f. ii$Ji% BALL at STATE Top row: State vs. Tennessee. Tom scores against Tennessee . . . Center row: Jim makes one for State. We won! starts. A little Short. Bottom row: State-Ole Miss game DOLLAR, JOE DUNAWAY, DAVID FLOYD, D. B. FRANCE, HAL GARRETT, W. D. hildebrand, c. w. howard, billy kerby, mike Mccracken, bill McDOUGAL, L. C. MOORE, J. O. PARKS, W. J. SAIA, JOE WHEELER, WYLIE WOLVERTON, M. L. The M Club of Mississippi State College is an organization of those students who have earned a letter in one or more of the major sports. Boasting one of the finest arrays of athletic talent in the South, the M Club ' s membership lists several out- standing personalities on the State Campus. The annual initiation of this organization always affords a great deal of entertainment to the student body, together with a slight amount of embarrassment to the initiates. M Club initiation day is looked forward to by all. Burress, M. T. Carroll, S. J. Colston, Douglas Dollar, J. W. DUNAWAY, D. L. HlLLERY E. HORNE Floyd, D. B. Fountain, G. A. France, H. R. Garrett, W. D. HlLDEBRAND, C. W. MEMBERS Horne, H. E. Howard, Billy Hughes, V. T. Kerby, E. M. KoWALSK.1, A. J. OFFICERS Lowe, F. H. McCracken, W. G. McDougal, L. C. Moore, J. O. Morganti, F. L. President Lloyd C. McDougal Initiation day — no doubt. Lose somethins, Parks? Parks, W. J. Rhoades, Stanley Saia, J. C. Wheeler, Wylie Wolverton, M. L. Vice-President • GREEKS FIRST ROW: E. Ferguson, Jack Phillips, Ed Prinz, Lavern Brown, Ernest Landrum . . . SECOND ROW: Jerry Moore, David Patenotte, Jack Warrington, Cullen Young. PI KAPPA ALPHA OFFICERS Jack Phillips President Edwin Prinz Vice-President Edward Ferguson Secretary Gilbert Ivy Treasurer MEMBERS Gilbert Ivy Jack Phillips Edward Ferguson Edwin W. Prinz FACULTY ADVISORS H. L. Cole J. B. Clark PLEDGES Lavern Brown Ernest Landrum David Patenotte Fred Clark Jerry Moore Jack Warrington Atwood Chalk Cullen Young Mississippi State ' s first national fraternity was Gamma Theta of Pi Kappa Alpha, founded in 1927. The Pikes remain true to the garnet and gold and cherish the lily-of-the-valley. Leadership of Pi Kappa Alpha was placed in the hands of Jack Phillips with the graduation of John Weems. Pikes who have climbed to the top as campus leaders are David Patenotte, Ed Prinz, and Jerry Moore. 70 KAPPA ALPHA OFFICERS W. C. Boland, III President Gene Gates Vice-President George MiTCHELl Secretary-Treasurer MEMBERS W. C. Boland, III Pat Martin, Jr. Thomas E. McWilliams James A. Evans William Q. McKee George Mitchell Gene Gates Evans Ragland PLEDGES Sammy J. Carroll Vernon Huges Allen Pucket Leslie L. Evans Fred McDonald W. R. Ross Warren Hammett Walter Moore Henry Starling W. D. Hudson Pat W. Suddith FACULTY ADVISOR Dr. J. F. Locke Beta Tau Chapter of Kappa Alpha came to this campus in 1927 with the social military organization, Lee Guards, as their forefathers. These merry Southern Gentlemen revere the colors of crimson and old gold and love best of all flowers the red rose and magnolia blossoms. They hold as their ideal the honors and beliefs of Robert E. Lee. Proving themselves worthy of traditionally being known as campus leaders Beta Tau has, under the leadership of Bill Boland, presented such campus leaders as Bill McKee, Shorty McWilliams, Pat Martin, Evans Ragland and others. FIRST ROW: J. A. Evans, G. Gates, Pat Martin, William Q. McKee, George Mitchell, t. L. Evans . . . SECOND ROW: Warren Hammett, W. D. Hudson, Fred McDonald, Walter Moore, W. R. Ross, Henry Starling. r € . J • M i FIRST ROW: E. C. Epperson, Jack T. Hale, J. B. Miller, C. H. Russell, C. E. Treas . . . SECOND ROW: J. B. Williams, J. R. Williams, H. G. Brown, R. C. Lake, D. R. Sharp. SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON OFFICERS Jack T. Hale President James Roe Williams Vice-President J. B. Williams, Jr Secretary-Treasurer Sam Few Faculty Advisor MEMBERS Edward Cooke Epperson Joseph Boxley Miller, Jr. J. B. Williams, Jr. Jack T. Hale Charles H. Russell James Roe Williams Charles E. Treas PLEDGES Howard G. Brown R. C. Lake Donald R. Sharp Robert D. Lyon In 18 87 Sigma Alpha Epsilon ' s history began on State campus as a sub rosa organization. On March 21, 193 2, Mississippi Theta was revived and has flourished as a leader on the campus. Their honor and prestige are signified by Minerva and her lion, and their other symbols, the purple and gold, and the blushing violet. Sigma Alpha Epsilon was founded at the University of Alabama in 18 56, Mississippi Theta making one of its 116 chap- ters in 46 states. The Sigma Alpha Epsilon ' s look to the leadership of Jack T. Hale and point to pride to J. B. Williams, Charles Treas, and J. R. Williams. 72 SIGMA CHI OFFICERS Mike Kerby President R. D. Morrow Vice-President M. C. Tillman Secretary Seab Hayes, Jr Treasurer FACULTY ADVISOR Dr. J. C. McKee MEMBERS Johnny Bunch Douglas Harper, Jr. J. W. Life J. A. Rowland, Jr. Dorsey Carr Seab Hayes, Jr. Owens McCollum William J. Stemme L. V. Clark B. F. Jarman Herbert McShane, Jr. Frank K. Spain W. L. Colson Mike Kerby Robert D. Morrow Charles Stevens Robert Chambers Herbert King Louis E. Norman, Jr. Donald Short Harold Denison Crawford Logan Ralph Neely Marvin Tillman L. M. Duckworth Thomas Loposer James Howard Oliver Gerald Thomas Hobson Gary James L. Locke Ben M. Rawls Harry Wilson Albert Hamilton PLEDGES Frank Baker C. A. Foreman Ernest Johnson Edwin K. Myrick, Jr. P. C. Barton Robert Glenn Gordon Lyon Shelley Phillips Tom Burress Horace Harris Kent Lancaster David R. Walker Lew Charbonneau John Holiman William G. McCracken Maurice Wolverton George Edward s Charles Jones E. A. Miller Billy White The White Cross of Sigma Chi made its entrance at State April 28, 193 8, and had gained its high place on the campus by 1940. Always true to the pure colors of blue and old gold, this member of the famous Miami Triad boasts of being one of the oldest Greek letter fraternities in existence. Listed among Sigma Chi notables are L. M. Duckworth, Mike Kerby, Tommy Loposer, Bob Morrow, Tom Burress, and Bobby Glenn. FIRST ROW: Leroy Vernon Clark, William Lamar Colson, Robert Chambers, L. Harold Denison, Leonard M. Duckworth, Floyd Hobson Gary, Albert G. Hamilton, D. Harper, S. Hayes, B. F. Jarman, M. Kerby . . . SECOND ROW: H. W. King, C. Logan, T. L. Loposer, James Locke, J. W. Lipe, O .McCollum, H .F. Mc_ Shane, R. D. Morrow, L. E. Norman, R. F. Neely, J. H. Oliver . . . THIRD ROW: B. M. Rawls, J. A. Rowland, W. J. Stemme, F. K. Spain, C. W. Stevens, D. F. Short, M. C. Tillman, G. B. Thomas, H. Wilson, F. Baker, P. C. Barton, M. T. Burress . . . FOURTH ROW: G. Edwards, C. A. Foreman, R. N. Glenn, H. Harris, J. P. Holiman, G. Lyon, Kent Lancaster, W. G. McCracken, E. K. Myrick, David R. Walker, M. Wolverton, B. S. White. A a ai ? s a r FIRST ROW: Floyd E. Adklns, J. E. Agnew, W. H. Bright, W. S. Darsey, R. C. Herring, C. W. Hildebfand, W. D. Logan, M. P. Sturdivant . . . SECOND ROW: Aubrey Ainsworth, T. H. Bailey, W. C. Coltharp, Frank Davidson, W. H. Gary, Clarence H. Goss, J. L. Teague. KAPPA SIGMA Mike P. Sturdivant C. W. HlLDEBRAND Floyd E. Adkins J. E. Agnew Larkin A. Agnew OFFICERS . . President W. D. Logan Treasurer Vice-President Floyd Adkins Secretary FACULTY ADVISOR J. W. Ward MEMBERS W. H. Bright I. A. Chadick W. S. Darsey Roy C. Herring PLEDGES Aubrey Ainsworth Thomas H. Bailey David Bruce Brown W. C. Coltharp J. C. Cox Frank Davidson C. W. HlLDEBRAND W. D. Logan Mike P. Sturdivant W. H. Gary Clarence H. Goss T. Charles Gower Paul A. Lacour Willis Walley Charles Monty Jerry L. Teague The wearers of the star and crescent of Kappa Sigma made their entrance at Mississippi State in 1936. These members of Delta Chi Chapter admire the lily-of- the-valley as their flower and scarlet, emerald and white as their colors. This group is represented in student circles by Mike Sturdi- vant, Floyd Adkins, Charles Bill Hildebrand and Roy Her- ring. 74 ALPHA TAU OMEGA OFFICERS George Evans Vresident James Earl Ross Vice-President David Cline Secretary-Treasurer FACULTY ADVISORS Dean L. L. Patterson Dean B. P. Brooks Dean E. B. Colmer MEMBERS Jesse Lee Canon Robert Elwood Fortenberry James Copeland Lee David Lee Cline Hal Raymond France Clyde Thomas McGee George LaFayette Evans Gray Williamson Harrison Robert Dunlap Rose Charles Grigg Lavender PLEDGES Samuel Chester Ammons David LaFayette Dunaway David Phares McKay Herman Baxter Asher Allan Forrest Estes, Jr. Robert Lawrence Perryman Douglas Russel Bond, Jr. George Ashley Fountain James Earl Ross Benedict Francis Carrubba William David Garrett, Jr. Joe Campbell Saia George William Darwin, Jr. John Hubert Klyce John David Sistrunk Joe William Dollar Roy Hays Matheny Bowmar Harris Virden, Jr. Robert Lee McDaniels In 193 7 Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity came to this campus with its colors of sky blue and old gold. These followers of the Maltese Cross hold as the queen of the flowers kingdom the white tea rose. They boast such notables as David Cline, George Evans, Joe Saia, Hal France, Dunlap Rose, David Dunaway and others. Deans Patterson, Brooks, and Colmer are also true to the blue and gold. FIRST ROW: J. L. Canon, D. L. Cline, G. L. Evans, R. E. Fortenberry, H. R. France, G. W. Harrison, C. G. Lavender, J. C. Lee, C. T. McGee . . . SECOND ROW: R. D. Rose, S. C. Ammons, H. Asher, D. Bond, B. F. Carrubba, G. W. Darwin, J. W. Dollar, D. L. Dunaway, A. F. Estes . . . THIRD ROW: W. D. Garrett, J. H. Klyce, R. H. Matheny, R. L. McDaniels, D. P. McKay, R. L. Perryman, J. E. Ross, J. C. Saia, J. D. Sistrunk, B. H. Virden. i 4 fll O, £| O, ft ?S O, ft r i f % f S f ) % ... t$ I J A i Imk •J mm% FIRST ROW: E. H. Clarke, S. B. Cowan, D. B. Floyd, W. N. Lofton, W. H. Wilkes . . . SECOND ROW: B. Bagley. Frank King, S. Lyle, J. O. Moore. SIGMA PHI EPSILON OFFICERS Willie Howard Wilkes President Douglas Mutt Floyd Vice-Presdient Samuel Bell Cowan Secretary MEMBERS Edward Hollis Clark Douglas Mutt Floyd Willard Noble Loeton Samuel Bell Cowan Donald Grey Girffin Willie Howard Wilkes PLEDGES Bill Bagley Henry Lee Samuel Lyle Frank King J. O. Moore ADVISOR F. L. Beanblossom At Richmond, Virginia, in 1901, the turn of the century saw the founding of Sigma Phi Epsilon. This youthful group expanded rapidly and in 1938 Mississippi Beta Chapter was established at Mississippi State. Loyal to the colors of red and purple these wearers of the Golden Heart claim such campus notables as J. O. Moore, Mutt Floyd, Billy Lofton and others. 76 LAMBDA CHI ALPHA OFFICERS Donald Lancaster President William McGee Vice-President James C. Byru Secretary-Treasurer FACULTY ADVISOR G. K. Bryan MEMBERS James C. Byrd Gerald Thomas Daniel William McGee Donald Lancaster PLEDGES Nelson Babcock John P. Buckley Rudoli o Sobrado Stanley Benson E. M. Castleberry William G. Stanton Joe E. Blanks Rudolph G. Strong Lambda Chi Alpha ' s founding in 1909 at Boston University brought forth admirers of the colors of purple, green and gold, and the white rose. Epsilon Chi Zeta Chapter came to this campus in April, 1939. The Lambda Chi ' s boast nationally of being one of the four largest fraternities in the country and locally of such mem- bers as Donald Lancaster, Casey Byrd, Joe Blanks and Gerald Daniel. FIRST ROW: J. C. Byrd, D. B. Lancaster, William McGee, Nelson Babcock, Stanley Benson . . . SECOND ROW: J. E. Blanks, J. P. Buckley, Rudolfo Sobrado, W. G. Stanton, Rudolph S. Strong. FIRST ROW: C. Aiken, S. Anderson, J. Bell, B. Box, R. Foresman, A. Harned . . . SECOND ROW: H. Hildebrand, P. Snyder, Rose Thornberry, Virginia Winston, M. Jones, M. Powell. CHI OMEGA OFFICERS Scarvia Anderson President SPONSOR Miss Mildred Bark Charlotte Aiken Scarvia Anderson Jane Bell Betty Box MEMBERS Rosemary Foresman Agnes B. Harned Helen White Hildebrand Moselle Shaw Patricia Castles Snyder Rose Thornberry Virginia Winston Mary Frances Jones PLEDGES Norma Powell Adele Ware Phi Delta Chapter of Chi Omega was introduced at Missis- sippi State in 193 5. Since 1895, members of this sisterhood have honored the cardinal and straw and the white carnation as its symbols. Listed among Chi Omega notables we find Moselle Shaw, Miss Mississippi State; Helen Hildebrand, most intelligent in Campus Who ' s Who, and in Who ' s Who in American Col- leges and Universities are Scarvia Anderson, Moselle Shaw and Helen Hildebrand. 78 Z E TA TA U ALPHA OFFICERS HH HH S Mary Beth Abernethy President bL ' - ¥ Mary Cowsert Oakley Vice-President WSu Am R.uth Kennard Secretary BLdl 8fc F Van Rose Abernathy Treasurer MEMBERS Mary Bi mi Am km in, Ruth Kennard i mK ; .jr Hfjt Van Rose Abernathy Jessica Myers Frances Boone Mary Cowsert Oakley Eula Elliott Anne Price Doris Juni Sara Stevens j Bi m Turnipseed rw m m PLEDGES Vonceil Caveness Marjorie McDonald Bulah Leigh Dale Boyce Roebuck Jy ' J0 Betty Hilyard Mary Young SPONSORS Mrs. Jesse Ricks Miss Sara Bays The baby chapter, Gamma Zeta, of Zeta Tau Alpha was established at Mississippi State in April, 1940. This interna- tional women ' s fraternity was founded at Virginia State Normal in 1898, symbolized by the white violet and the colors tur- quoise blue and steel gray. Headed by Mary Beth Abernethy, Zeta claims such girls as Betty Hilyard, military sponsor and twirler with the Maroon Band; Anne Price, first Co-ed Secretary of YM-YWCA; Fran Boone, cheerleader; Bulah Dale, cheerleader and most beauti- ful; Marjorie McDonald, best dressed, and other popular coeds active on the Reveille and Ma roon and White staffs, and in other activities on the campus. FIRST ROW: M. B. Abernethy, V. R. Abernathy, F. Boone, E. Elliott, R. Kennard, J. Myers, A. Price, S. Stevens . . . SECOND ROW: 8. Turnipseed, V. Caveness, B. Dale, B. Hilyard, M. McDonald, B. Roebuck, M. Young, Mary C. Oakley. , . ' A Jrk B . flV tfdMHBk 1 rl iT n r w FIRST ROW: J. C. Byrd, D. L. Clinc, George Evans, Edward Ferguson, D. B. Floyd . . . SECOND ROW: J. T. Hale, C. W. Hildebrand, Mike Kerby, D. B. Lancaster, W. Q. McKee . . . THIRD ROW: R. D. Morrow, Edwin Prim, Mike Sturdivant, Willie Wilkes, J. B. Williams. DL INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL OFFICERS J. B. Williams President Mike Kfrby Vice-President David Cline Secretary-Treasurer MEMBERS Bill Boland D. B. Floyd R. D. Morrow, Jr. James Byrd Jack T. Hale Edwin Prinz David Cline C. W. Hildebrand Mike Sturdivant George Evans Mike Kerby Willie Wilkes Edward Ferguson Donald Lancaster J. B. Williams William Q. McKee The Interfraternity Council at Mississippi State, under the leadership of J. B. Williams, was active throughout the summer and winter. New rush rules were formed by the council, the sports program was an important campus activity, and the I. F. C. Dance was another social event of importance. Representation of this body is by two members from each fraternity on the campus. ORGANIZATIONS COLONEL ' S CLUB The Colonel Club is an honorary service organization which acts as the official representative of the student body, greeting and accompanying all visitors who may come to the campus. The members are chosen from the Sophomore and Freshman Classes, two being appointed from each fraternity and sorority on the campus and eight being selected from the non-fraternity group. Some of the club ' s activities during the past year were conducting visitors of the Farm Bureau Convention, Home Demon- stration Agents ' Meeting and the Methodist Pastors ' Convention. OFFICERS Bowmar H. Virden President Jack Phillips Vice-President Charles Treas Secretary-Treasurer MEMBERS Chester Ammons Roy C. Herring Jack Sistrunk Jane Bell C. W. Hildebrand E. O. Templeton, Jr. Betty Box R. D. Hill Charles Treas Deatrice Cadenhead R. C. Lake Betty Turnipseed Billy Carnathon Miriam LeMaster Bowmar Virden L. V. Clark Bill Lofton James S. Wall Bulah Dale C. R. Logan Olivia Watkins Edward Ferguson F. H. Lowe W. H. Wilkes Clarence Hamilton Jack Phillip James Roe Williams Edwin Prinz ■„ i i, FIRST ROW: Chester Ammons, Jane Bell, Betty Box, Deatrice Cadenhead, Leroy Clark, Bulah Dale, Clarence Hamilton . . . SECOND ROW: Roy Herring, C. W. Hildebrand, R. D. Hill, Bill Lake, Miriam LeMaster, Bill Lofton, C. R. Logan . . . THIRD ROW: Ed Prinz, Jack Sistrunk, E. O. Templeton, Betty Turnipseed, James S. Walls, Olivia Watkins, Willie Wilkes, J. R. Williams. 82 PHI ETA SIGMA Membership in Phi Eta Sigma is awarded only to members of the Freshman Class, and active membership extends only through the Sophomore year. Its purpose is the promotion of scholarship ideals among the first-year men at senior colleges. The entrance requisite is the highest for any honorary society on the campus, and is based solely on scholarship. Freshmen who make a quality point average of 2.5 the first semester, or, who, during the whole year reach that average are eligible for mem- bership. The local chapter of this national fraternity was founded at Mississippi State in May, 193 5. OFFICERS James Roe Williams President Clyde Thomas McGee Vice-President Joseph Boxley Miller, Jr. Secretary-Treasurer MEMBERS Roy Curtis Herring Joseph Boxley Miller, Jr. Micajah Purnell Sturdivant Donald Benoist Lancaster George Dennis Mitchell Charles Edgar Treas Pat Martin, Jr. . Frank Kyle Spain James Roe Williams Clyde Thomas McGee Harry Maury Wilson FACULTY ADVISOR Major I. D. Sessums FIRST ROW: Roy C. Herring, D. B. Lancaster, Pat Martin, C. T. McGee, J. B. Miller, . . . SECOND ROW: G. D. Mitchell, F. K. Spain M. P. Sturdivant, C. E. Treas, H. M. Wilson. 83 Jke T . 84 CABINET OFFICERS, FALL SEMESTER L. M. Duckworth President S. B. Cowan Secretary Edward Broadus Vice-President John Watkins Treasurer John Watkins BOWMAR VlRDEN OFFICERS, SPRING SEMESTER . President Anne Price Vice-President Jimmy Ross Secretary Treasurer FACULTY MEMBERS Mr. G. K. Bryan Mr. C. E. Cain Mr. Ben Hilbun Dr. C. E. Hoover Mr. W. W. Littlejohn Mr. Marcus Mapp Dr. C. Q. Sheely Dr. Paul ¥arttman We unite in the desire to live full and creative lives through a growing knowledge of God. We determine to have a part in making this life possible for all people, in this task we seek to understand Jesus and to follow him. This pledge, taken by student officers, Committee Chairman, and Committeemen at the Y. M. C. A. Installation Banquet, expresses the purpose of the organization and the basis upon which its members are chosen. The Cabinet members meet twice each month in the banquet room of the Y. M. C. A. for a supper meal and a program in keeping with the purpose of the Association. It is largely through the activities of the various committees of the Cabinet that the program of the Y is projected into campus life. 85 FIRST SEMESTER FRESHMAN COUNCIL The First Semester Freshman Y Council is a unit organization of the Y. M. C. A. composed of men students in the first semester of their Freshman year showing an active interest in the Y program. Its purpose is to sponsor a program of social and religious activity and to develop Christian leadership among Freshmen. Its activities are directed by its own elected officers under the supervision of the employed staff and the Freshman work committee of the Y Cabinet. Meeting of the Council are held weekly in the banquet room of the Y. M. C. A. OFFICERS, FALL SEMESTER Ben Rawls ' President Jimmy Ross Vice-President Thomas McGaha Secretary Ben Carrubba Treasurer OFFICERS, SPRING SEMESTER Frank King President Louis Norman Vice-President Edmund Castleberry Secretary Chester Ammons Treasurer t ps f ,+s r ? s ' 4% f % % f L k ■K • % ,3 M la H SOI •£ EaJIIIX Ji Fl lkdi ] ' ' if § ill x ■• «- -i FIRST ROW: John Agnew, La rki n Agncw, Chester Ammons, T. H. Bailey, Jesse Boggan, Douglas Bond, Howard Brown, Billy Carnathan, Ben Carrubba, Edmund Castleberry, Robert Chambers, Cecil Chamblee . . . SECOND ROW: Henry Edwin Clayton, Edward L. Cooper, Bill Darwin, Harold Denison, A. F. Estes, Bill Evans, Edward Ferguson, C. A. Foreman, Willie Friday, Hobson Gary, Albert Hamilton, Warren Hammett . . . THIRD ROW: Douglas Harper, Olney Hembree, William Hubbard, Thomas Jones, Frank King, John Klyce, Bill Lake, Ernest Landrum, H. McShane, David W. Mitchell, Jerry Moore, Otis Springfield Murph . . . FOURTH ROW: Louis Norman, R. L. Perryman, William Price, Ben Rawls, James Albert Reeves, Jimmy Ross, Landrum Sally, Jack Sistrunk, L. E. Switzer, Jerry Teague, Drew Williams.  ts 86 SECOND SEMESTER FRESHMAN Y COUNCIL The Second semester Freshman Y Council is composed of men students in the second semester of their Freshman year who are interested in the Y program and realize the importance of spiritual de- velopment in proportion to physical, intellectual, and social growth. The Council meets at noon each Tuesday for fellowship and a luncheon program of inspirational and educational nature. OFFICERS Floyd Adkins President Roy Herring Vice-President Clyde McGee Secretary Al Chadick Treasurer FIRST ROW: Floyd Adkins, Jimmy Evans, Roy C. Herring, Pat Martin, Jr., Clyde Thomas McGee, E. K. Myrick . . . SECOND ROW: Sank Owen, Donald Short, Frank Spain, Billy Stemme, Mike Sturdivant, Gerald Thomas . . . THIRD ROW: Jake Tillman, Charles Treas, Jr., David Walker, Enoch Williams, Jimmy Williams, Harry Wilson. 87 YM-YW COUNCIL The YM-YW Council is composed of men and women from the Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Classes who are interested in Christian fellowship and development of a sound Christian philosophy of life. The council meets each Wednesday at noon in the banquet room of the Y. M. C. A. for fellowship, inspiration, and guidance in Christian living. OFFICERS, FIRST SEMESTER Edward Broadus President John Watkins Vice-President Eula Elliott Secretary Price Prestage Treasurer OFFICERS, SECOND SEMESTER Clay Simmons President Rose Thornberry Vice-President Eula Elliott Donald Lancaster Secretary Treasurer m FIRST ROW: Mary Beth Abernethy, Irby Adams, Barbara Allen, Louis N. Barfiela, Frances Boone, Edward Broadus, Vonceil Caveness, Bill Cox, Doris Duckworth, L. M. Duckworth, Eula Elliott . . . SECOND ROW: George Evans, Rufus Lloyd Gray, Sara Margaret Hanks, Agnes Harned, Lois Hegwood, Ruth Hoffman, Robert Holmes, Doris Juni, Elsie Ruth Laird, Donald Lancaster, Earl Lewis . . . THIRD ROW: William A. McGee, Marjorie MacDonald, Ray Madden, D, J. Martin, Jean Maxwell, Jacque Moore, Jessica Myers, Price Prestage, Anne Price, Dorothy Price, Norma Powell, W. B. Robison . . . FOURTH ROW: Dunlap Rose, Charles H. Russell, Jr., Billy Simmons, Clay Simmons, Doyle Smith, Janie Pearl Smith, Herman Summerfield, Rose Thornberry, Bowmar Virden, John Watkins, Virginia Winston, Billy White. 88 COMBINED EX-SERVICE MEN ' S CLUB This club was organized on the Mississippi State campus on October 4, 1944, for students who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Some were heroes with the Marines in the Pacific, some with the Infantry on D Day, some on the high seas with the Navy, and others with the Air Forces over Europe. Capable leaders of this organization are Evern S. Jones, President; Philip E. Broadus, Vice-President, and William B. Sloan, Secretary-Treasurer. Throughout the year this group has entertained with several social functions for its members. Adams, Irbv S. Anyan, Aubrey L. Bailey, C. R. Barfield, Nelson Brister, Melvin W. Broadus, Philip E. Brown, Vollie L. Bryant, Albert E. Bryson, James Russell Bullock, Percy D. Byrd, James C. Carroll, Sammy Carrubba, Benedict F. Castleberry, Edmund Chisholm, William C. Clark, Dickie Collins, Kenneth C. Cox, George E. Cox, William A. Darnell, Ed. Epperson, Cookie Falkner, Felix France, Hal Gerald, Clay N. MEMBERS Gray, Rufus L. Hale, Jack T. Hamilton, Clarence H. Harris, Omes O. Harrison, J. P. Horne, Hillery Hudson, Hugh H. Hutchins, Frank Ivy, Ted Jones, Evern S. Keenan, Walter E. Laird, Hollis W. Landrum, V. H. Lee, James W. Loving, Charles R. Lundy, Earl L. McCollum, Homer O. McCool, G. L. McDougal, Lloyd McGee, William A. Meeks, Billy H. Miller, J. E. Mitchell, Guy T. Mitchell, McCamie K. Murff, Springfield Nason, William Paine, Cecil H. Pollard, James E. Pryor, Ulmer C. Reese, Andy H. Roland, Harold M. Ross, James E. Rovzee, William R. Saia, Joe C. Sanford, L. L. Skipper, T. R. Sloan, William B. Smith, Doyle P. Smith, Jasper H. Stewart, Randall Stringer, James H. Walker, T. R. Wallace, Coleman L., Jr. Waller, Fred L. Wells, Boyd C. Williams, Mitchell J. Woodward, George W. Woolly, Stonew-all P. ■an— FIRST ROW: I. S. Adams, Nelson Barfield, M. W. Brister, P. E. Broadus, V. L. Brown, J. R. Bryson, J. C. Byrd, B. F. Carrubba, E. Castleberry, D. Clark, G. E. Co«, W. A Cox . . . SECOND ROW: C. Epperson, H. France, C. N. Gerald, J. T. Hale, C. H. Hamilton, Omes O. Harris, E. S. Jones, W. E. Keenan, H. W. Laird, V. H. Landrum, J. W. Lee, C. R. Loving . . . THIRD ROW: E. L. Lundy, H. O. McCollum, L. McDougal, W. A. McGee, B. H. Meeks, J. E. Miller, S. Murff, W. P. Nason, J. E. Pollard, A. H. Reese, H. M. Roland, J. E. Ross . . . FOURTH ROW: J. C. Saia, L L. Sanford, T. R. Skipper, W. B. Sloan, Doyle P. Smith, J. H. Smith, J. H. Stringer, F. L. Waller, B. C. Wells, M. J. Williams, S. P. Wooley. 89 MISSISSIPPI STATE COLLEGE The program of training offered at Mississippi State College is directly related to the living needs of the people of Mississippi. The type of edu- cational service rendered is of a practical nature, designed for men and women who, for the most part, earn their living in agriculture, industry, and the various technological and scientific fields. At the same time the College provides opportunities for liberal training in its academic program, as well as pre-professional courses to suit the needs and in- terests of students. Curricula leading to degrees are offered in the fol- lowing schools: AGRICULTURE — ENGINEERING SCIENCE — BUSINESS — EDUCATION THE GRADUATE SCHOOL The Summer Session: All Schools of the College Operate During the Summer Session The sixteen-week term operates as a regular semester, and students carry a full schedule of work. The six-week terms offer opportuni- ties to take refresher courses, secure licenses to teach, and earn credits toward the B.S. or M.S. degrees. Sixteen-Week Term May 28-September 15 First Six-Week Term May 28-July 3 Second Six- Week Term July 5-August I I Special attention is called to the Workshop for educators, May 28-July 3. G. D. Humphrey President W. F. Hand Vice-President B. P. Brooks Director of Instruction B. F. Hilbun Registrar D. R. Jenkins Financial Secretary FOR CATALOG OR OTHER INFORMATION, WRITE THE REGISTRAR, Mississippi State College State College, Mississippi CONGRATULATIONS . . 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BALFOUR COMPANY Will mak e you a Mississippi State Class Ring of any year. • Write for descriptions and prices H. E. Allen, • — MISSISSIPPI DIVISION — 303 Medical Building JACKSON : : MISSISSIPPI Mgr. Bill Pullen, Rep. 94 i¥ ML cU owi clothed ne em te ' $?£ J0  _ They look wonderful, Jj wt (hut $tnt? have magmficent , ineSi J M IZZZI Z iZIZ IZZZZ and come from fine Wm :r families. tit ' s here in the ARROW Shirts and Ties — over there in the Stetson hats. It ' s repeated in the California sport jackets and printed in the Curlee suits. It shines in the Florsheim shoes and is almost nude in the Tantzen swim trunks. | |i I-: This stock was carefully assembled, piece by piece, for the person who signs your mail, and combs your hair. aUdsJ Why not come in and take a look at this grand selec- tion. SMITH BYARS MEN ' S WEAR STARKVILLE MISSISSIPPI cJhe Store of luatttyi Since the establishment of Alex Loeb, Inc., in Starkville it has been our policy to have good merchandise at reasonable prices — and in spite of the many difficulties of merchandising in wartime, we are holding firmly to that policy. We are making every effort to supply clothes, furnishings and accessories that are appropriate to the various activities of you — our customers — to give everyone the most for the money each has to spend. ALEX LDEB, INC. One of the South ' s Great Stores STARKVILLE Meridian — Phone 49 — University 95 PEOPLES SAVINGS BAM MEMBER OF F. D. I. C. A Friend to the College STRONG • PROGRESSIVE • COURTEOUS STARKVILLE ' S LEADING BANK — Since 1889 — Walter Page President J. L. Martin Vice-President F. Cooper Cashier A. H. Ames Assistant Cashier 96 COMPLIMENTS . . . OF . . . Stewards Stores Department • . • GRILL • CAFETERIA • BOOK STORE • COLLEGE STORE • STATE FOUNTAIN L. E. FRASHUER, Supervisor 97 THIS SPACE COMPLIMENTS OF . . . REX and STATE THEATRES STARKVILLE MISSISSIPPI In Business for Your Pleasure Owned and operated by two Mississippi State Alumni R. J. GOODMAN, ' 06 A. L. GOODMAN, ' 08 GAS COMES TO THE AID OF AMERICA ' S WAR PROGRAM Long before the early morning din of the bugle in many of our modern camps, gas is on the job supplying an even, comfortable warmth for our soldiers, sailors and aviators; an ever plentiful hot water supply for their personal enjoyment, and the means of preservation of good foods by gas refrigeration and the preparation of this food into wholesome meals on modern gas cooking equipment. Throughout each day and night gas is called upon to do these important jobs because it is efficient and economical, the perfect servant. Mississippi Public Service Cd. YOUR GAS COMPANY 98 In Mississippi ' s Two Colleg e Towns . . • Co umbus IT ' S . . . Home of M. S. C. THE GILMER HOTEL w. Starkville IT ' S . . . Home of THE STARK HOTEL STATE J. O. SLAUGHTER, GENERAL MANAGER THE GIANT MARKET A ONE-STOP FOOD MARKET The Store with a Half Mile c Shelves . . . Full of Food Values United Food Market Starkville Wholesale Grocery FANCY GROCERIES —Phone 5 5 0— — Phones 250, 252, 253 — GIVE US A RING Keep your car in tip-top shape by visiting the . . . TERMINAL SERVICE STATION HI-WAY 82 :: STARKVILLE L. M. Magruder, Owner FIRESTONE TIRES LEE TIRES TEXACO PRODUCTS COVERS By... The David J. Molloy Plant 28 57 NORTH CHICAGO WESTERN AVE. ILLINOIS COMPLIMENTS OF... LANDERS FURNITURE CD. TWO STORES KOSCUISKO STARKVILLE When You Want a Good Picture LET JIM MAKE IT • PORTRAIT • ACTION • APPLICATION • GROUP The Official Photographer of the 1945 REVEILLE Complete File of All Reveille Negatives JIM PRUITT STUDIO STARKVILLE, MISS. OUR ALMA MATER MAROON AND WHITE In the heart of Mississippi Made by none but ( iod ' s own hand Stately in her natural splendor. Our Alma Mater proudly stands; Mississippi State we love you, Fondest memories cling to thee. Life shall bear thy spirit ever, Loyal sons we ' ll always be. Chorus: Maroon and White ! Maroon and White Of thee with joy we sing, Thy color bright our souls delight, W ith praise our voices ring. 10(1 COMPLIMENTS . . . OF . . . MR. W. S. HUNT District Manager Lamar Life Insurance Company STARKYILLE MISSISSIPPI PEOPLES CAFE HOME OF GOOD FOOD Stark ville Mik( i m OUR is not limv l ,1 ' ' 1 we can S ' et f° r what we give, but how iinn-h ran we give for A I M what we get. . . . Geo. Evans ' Shine Parlor Re-sueding Leather Coats Renewed — 30 Years Experience — La Fayette St. Starkville The Old Reliable Drug Store We Specialize in PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES WEIR DRUG CO., INC. STARKYILLE MISSISSIPPI BALFOUR FRATERNITY JEWELRY The Old Reliable For quicker service send orders to L. G. RALFOUR CO. Enoch Benson, Mgr. 1104 5th Ave., N. Birmingham, Ala. KLERAN ' S SHOE STORE Starkville, Miss. Where Most ' State ' Men and Women buy their shoes Come to our store when you nee d— DAVIS TIRES WIZARD BATTERIES Automobile Parts and Accessories Western Auto Associate Store F. S. Cole, Owner STARKVILLE MISSISSIPPI Students— PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS!! They made this issue possible. • • COME WHAT MAY. CONFIDENCE is the heritage of youth .... it is also a fundamental requirement of business .... attained by long study, training and experience • We have enjoyed the confidence of yearbook Staffs throughout the country for over thirty years .... an accomplishment for which we are truly grateful and justly proud .... COLLEGE ANNUAL DIVISION ALABAMA BNQRAVING COMPANY B I RM.I N Q HAM. 102 ,