Nicholls State University - La Pirogue Yearbook (Thibodaux, LA)

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rl rgollege ol Liberal Arts .,g,F'., 9 ,, ii, ff .. x 14 ,i JI fr' I Wx! , i 5 'i R' Ma limit, .:.. N , -.ip 2-3, CIDIICQIC 0l llllCI'ill ANS Art Department No particular dress or style of clothes could distinguish the art student. A walk through the Art Department offices in Talbot Theater or a workshop area may provide glimpses of mud spat- tered jeans, a pottery baker waiting at a kiln, tubes of different oils on a stand or a Minolta around a student's neck. In his second year as department head, Dr. Fton Benson, professor of art, worked to provide student exposure to as many mediums as styles of art exist. The founder and director of the Fiber- works Center in Berkeley, Calif., Gyongy Laky, demonstrated hand sculpture with soft fibers. New Orleans artist Bobin Halpren- Buder held a show of drawings and sculptures. The Nicholls Fine Arts Gallery also hosted George Woodman, chairman of the department of fine arts at the Univer- sity of Colorado and his exhibit of paint- ings and prints George DeGrazio, assistant professor of art and photography instructor, brought a 50-photograph show by the Eastman l-louse in New York for a three- week exhibit. Outside of the classroom, Dr. Benson requires his faculty to exhibit their own art work during the year. The department participated in the Approaches to the National Ceramic Invi- tational Art Show held for the first time in Louisiana in Baton Bouge. Displays from 38 universities around the nation were exhibited, while Benson led a workshop. Faculty members presenting displays were George DeGrazio, John Mayne and Mike Melhuse. Students Alan Fomorin, Nolan Babin, Balph Broussard, Fred l-lowser and Terry Landry also had displays. At the end of each spring semester, a Spring Art Show was held to show the work of students in photography, ceram- ics, painting, drawing, sculpture and any other work they want to display. Cash prizes were awarded to Dottie Hardberger for her first place paintingg Bobin Cole, second prize, paintingg and Donna Bichoux, third place, sculpture. Chris Arceneaux was awarded the Daily Comet Award by the local Thibodaux newspaper for his photography entry. Honorable mention awards went to Alan Fomorin for a film and Richard Thomson for a sculpture. Taking details from a photograph, Chris Diket in advanced painting is allowed to choose his subjects and produce individual work for gallery exhibitions.

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past of the people ot southern Louisiana, particularly in the parishes surrounding the university. Work in the course may range from a study of the architec- ture ot existing plantations to making a list of home remedies used as cure-alls. Also studied are slang expressions not taught in the normal French courses. Dean LeCompte was also elected president of the Nicholls chapter of Phi Kappa Phi, the national honor fraternity. He replaced Mack Nolan, who is assistant to Dean LeCompte. Under the College ot Liberal Arts are the Departments ot Art, English, lvlusic, Speech and Social Sciences. Students majoring in English education are enrolled under the English department. During the Spring Commencement, l-lerman Young, a pre- law major, was honored by the college and university tor being the first student to graduate with a 4.0 grade point average. Adapting from a book, an art student follows his own instincts in expressing his creativity. The Annual Student Art Show otters the chance tor class and independent work to be seen, lt's not all that strange, as Dr. Ron Benson, head ol the Art Department, shows children from the Parents Co-op the world of ceramics. ln his two years as head, Benson has brought various art- ists to campus. t , , il iA A WP' 4 'M rw 'U My W 2 45 x it P' , ff 2 I f Y 'iq f' Wag, if.: ., , .. ., 1 It 1 ' 5 Q :Ll 113 r I l College of Liberal Arts 235

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H Dr. Glenn Swetman heads back to his seat in John L. Guidry Stadium after retrieving some drinks to beat the summer heat. Swetman serves as advisor to Phi Eta Sigma, the freshman scholastic honor society. Department incentive awards were given to Nolan Babin and Chris Diket. These students have potential and have worked extremely hard in a number of areas, Benson said. Judge for the spring show was Franklin Adames of the art faculty of Tulane Uni- versity. Over the Easter break, Benson took 18 students on a cross-country trip to San Francisco, stopping along the way at dif- ferent galleries and private collections. English Department The student battling a theme with five minutes left in class and the student hud- dled with a novel in the library share the same experiences. Admin They both take courses in English, the one department all students must enroll in. Courses offered under department head Dr. Marie Fletcher range from basic writing and the study of the short story and novel, to journalism, philosophy, and the humanities. The English faculty helped to keep it a diverse department. Dr. Max Ouertermous, professor of English, was named Alcee Fortier profes- sor by University President Vernon Galli- ano, the highest honor a faculty member can receive. An original play, written by Ouerter- mous, Chere Belle, Chere Bete was performed by the Nicholls Players in the fall semester. Dr. Glenn Swetman was a speaker at a meeting of the Louisiana poetry society in New Orleans, while Dr. Alfred Delahaye was a speaker at a journalism seminar at the University of Missouri. Dr. Swetman also serves as chapter president of the American Federation of Teachers Union on campus. Leon McLean was the president of the Faculty Senate. Dr. Marie Fletcher was named presi- dent of the Louisiana Folklore Society. In writing, Dr. Ouertermous had seven poems published and Dr. Swetman had twelve published. David Boudreaux, assistant professor, received his doctorate in English from the University of Arkansas. His research involved a bibliography on author Samuel Richardson. James Cowan and Charles Gaharan were on sabbatical leave during the year working on their doctorates in English. A campus reference on the works of William Faulkner, Dr. Marie Fletcher, head ofthe English Department teaches courses both on the sopho- more and junior levels. With the Lafourche Parish school board, the department sponsored a film workshop to discuss the possibility ot using films to teach freshman English. Guest speaker was Barbara Cicardo from the University of Southwestern Loui- siana. A group of Nicholls students won the high point trophy at the Louisiana Col- lege Writer's Festival in Shreveport, plac- ing a winning manuscript in each divi- sion. Two Latin and humanities courses were added by the department. Faculty members serve as advisors to several campus groups, with the fresh- man men's and women's honorary socie- ties tPhi Eta Sigma and Alpha Lambda Deltaj handled respectively by Dr. Glenn Swetman and Dr. Marie Fletcher. Other campus groups advised are the Baptist Student Union by Leon McLean, Pi Kappa Theta pledge class, Noel Toupsg and the Veterans Club, David Boudreaux. Music Department For concerts, choirs, district bands and stage shows, the Music Department has served as willing host. Headed by Dr. Timothy Lindsley, six music festivals were produced with total department involvement. When the band is in a parade or on the football field, Baul Prado is always on hand, watching as director. Prado was elected president of the Louisiana Music Educators Association. Coordinating the piano workshops at Nicholls this year was Loretta l-laddad. who worked as a music examiner for the State Board of Education piano division. Each semester, hundreds of junior and senior high school students meet for a summer music camp, under the direction of John Croom. A special branch of the band is the Stage Band, under Paul Mathis' direction. Extra duties Mathis undertook included helping the West Texas State concert and marching bands as arrangerfcomposer. College of Liberal Arts 237