Mississippi Valley State University - Delvian Yearbook (Itta Bena, MS)

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70 DWAYNE SULLIVAN Alpha Chi, Kappa Kappa Psi, Alpha Kappa Mu and the MVSU Marching Band are just some of this future systems analyst computer programmer’s Valley achievements. He tapped a place in the Nelson Hall of Fame, band and honors while at North Natchez Adams High. The computer science major is a Baptist and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Sullivan of Natchez. SYLVIA PASS Derma, Mississippi sent Sylvia to the Valley. Valley plans to return Derma a public administrator. Sylvia is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Pass. She’s a Baptist. Sylvia was modest in giving out info about herself — all she said is that she’s an honor student. But we found out she’s also Miss Senior. Oh yes, while in high school, Sylvia was a Y- Teen, a future homemaker and annual staff editor. medical school. ALFRED JOHNSON Alfred, like other Who’s Who, is noted for academic achievements. He is a member of the Pre-Med and Biology Clubs. The senior biology major is from Lexington. He is a staff writer on the campus newspaper, The Delvian Gazette. Alfred is a repeated honor student and a member of Alpha Chi. His immediate career plans include entering ETHEL CAIN Ethel is a Valley senior majoring in biology. Although her hometown is Liberty, MS, she has placed strong roots here at MVSU. As other Who’s Who students, she is also noted for leadership in extracurricular activities. She is a member of the Pre-Med Club, Alpha Chi and Biology Club.

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BARBARA ANN BAXTER “TI want to become editor of a major daily newspaper,” says Barbara, who maintains a 3.50 grade point average and is Miss November for the Student Union calendar. From Itta Bena, Barbara is a grad of Leflore County High and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Baxter. Peer counseling, spirit club, music, social science and academic honors are just a few of Barbara’s high school involvements. She is currently a member of Sigma Tau Delta, Alpha Chi and Alpha Kappa Mu. VALERIE O’BANNER A frequent dean’s list name, Valerie is a member of the National Business Honor Society, Phi Beta Lambda and the National Collegiate Association for Secretaries. The Leflore County High graduate is a native of Itta Bena and the daughter of Mrs. Elgie O’Banner. Her high school experience includes the Beta Club, Spirit Club, Band, the Social Science Club and the honor roll. She is a Baptist. LINDA HARRIS Linda Faye is already picturing herself behind a large executive desk — greeting her boss’ callers. The Hall of Fame, Distinguished American High Schoolers, Beta Club and academic honors, precedes Linda’s Valley record. A Methodist, she is the daughter of Mrs. Dorothy Mixon of Itta Bena. Linda is currently president of the National Collegiate Association for Secretaries; Phi Beta Lambda secretary and a National Business Honor Society member. BETTY J. GRAY RICKS Betty wants to be her own boss, that’s why she plans to open her own business after a few years of working at a “growing company.” Married to Irvin J. Ricks, Betty is the proud mother of seven children. She is a 1967 high school graduate who ranked fifth in her class and nabbed the “Best Typist of the Year Award.” A member of Christ Temple Church of Itta Bena, Betty is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gray. She is a member of the National Business Honor Society and Alpha Kappa Mu.

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ail JERRY QUINN A machine technician is what The Valley expects to give the world in J erry. The vocational industrial major from Natchez is a graduate of North Natchez Adams High and the son of Mrs. Della Estella Quinn. Jerry is a member of the African Methodist Espiscopal Church and the MVSU Pre-Alumni Club. SHIRLEY ANN TAYLOR JAMIE TERRELL SIMEON TOWNSEND JESSIE ALLEN MARY GORDON WILLIE DANIEL THEODORE ROSS JANICE DARNELL Mary is from Clarksdale. She is a senior majoring in art. Also known for poetry, Mary isa repeated honor student and a member of the Art Club and Alpha Chi. Like other Who’s Who, she is noted for professional promise, student scholarship and participation in departmental and campus activities. Her grade point average is always above 3.0. DORIS HUTCHINSON JOSEPH JOHNSON LINDA NEIL DELOIS SMITH ROBERT STEPHENS SHIRLEY TAYLOR WILLIE YOUNG MARGARET LUCKETT VINCENT COPELAND LISA CARPTEN and EDDIE CALDWELL are others named to Who’s Who, but did not have a chance to take photos and or fill out student information forms.