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

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I want to help build a better and bigger university, for my three sons to attend, he said. Alpha Psi Omega is the national drama society for students in the dra- matic arts. Students are usually nomi- nated from the Nicholls Players, the campus theatrical group. Advisor is Dr. Mel Berry. The honorary history society of Phi Alpha Theta is composed of students majoring in the field of history as a major or minor. Many students of pre- law are also in the group. Advisor is Mack Nolen. College of Life Sciences Last summer I had an assistantship to the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee, Mila Arceneaux recounted. lt made me realize not how much I didn't know, but what I had left to learn while in college, she said. As a marine biology major, Mila accumulated a number of awards before the appointment to the Oak Ridge Laboratory. As the secretary to the Aquatic Biol- ogy Club, she was given the Outstand- ing Marine Biology Award and an La. State Board of Education scholarship for her studies. I've tried to encourage other stu- dents to take advantage of their edu- cation and do the best they can, Mila explained. Her standings on the President's List also helped with her selection to the Nicholls Honor Society and Alpha Lambda Delta. 1'k 'N . .. 3. -,. ,,, .,.-1' ' .,,,,, v- .-L - .V 4 li 5 r N 1 ' -7. u I ,- Y .,f,,,,, sf' 'J Y 'f x , M., . , '- 6 - u - 7 ' f Aw I - I1 E . I-f nr 3 i 1lM it mu- Q2 9922 ? 3555.2 Alpha Psi Omega: First row: Tody Bernard, Novella Smith, Joan Chad- wick, Julie Hebert and Or. Mel Berry. Second row: Richard Barrios, Rita Dantin, Randy Cheramie and Tommy Dantin, Her interests in water skiing, swim- ming and diving also show why she is majoring in marine biology. The purpose of a teacher is to instruct, not to an empty classroom, Mila stressed, explaining why she thought class attendance was impor- tant. High grades and academic stand- ings are important because she would not have received the honors and appointment without them, she said. Social activities? They offer a release for energy and a hunting ground for partners. This assessment by Laura Crochet could be believed, as she married after her sophomore year at Nicholls. The home economics education major holds a record as both a nomi- nee to Who's Who Cthree timesj, Ms. Nicholls Qthree timesj and editor of the yearbook C1 972, 1973, 19745. Other organizations include the Home Economics Association as pres- ident in 1975, on the board of direc- tors of Rotaract and a member of the Student Louisiana Teachers Associa- tion. I hope someone feels they have to eclipse whatever I have done, Laura said when assessing her con- tributions to the campus. I was influenced that way when I was a freshman, she noted. Other honors Laura has received are the Crisco Award as the outstand- ing student in home economics, La Pirogue Spirit Award in 1972, nomi- nee for the Dean's Award from the College of Life Sciences and Out- standing Student Teacher in Second- ary Education. She was also selected as the out- standing member in 1975 by the Home Economics Association and as a nomi- nee for the state award as Outstanding Senior in Home Economics. I feel many students abuse the lib- eral class attendance policies, Laura said. Some compromise must be achieved. Serving meals could be considered routine, but Becky Givens has con- Liberal Arts Who's Who: Kevin Fam- brough, Jane Morgan and Herman Young. Missing is Kirk Granier. Alpha Psi OmegafLiberaI Arts Who s Who 269

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the Faculty-Student Committee for the English and foreign languages depart- ments Off campus, Jane is a student repre- sentative to the First Methodist Church Board of Directors in Thibodaux. 'Hopefully my involvement on cam- pus vvould have a direct, positive effect on the campus community and an indirect effect on the less involved stu- dentsf' she said, Grades are important to Jane for reasons of personal satisfaction. A sense of accomplishment, the attain- ment of knowledge must precede earning high grades. she pointed out, Jane is a recipient of a State Board of Education scholarship, I hope to gain a greater exposure to different opinions. attitudes and controversial topics, Jane said when Of twenty replies seven emphasized class attendance refering to vvhat she expected at col- lege. A pre-lavv student vvho acknovvl- edges academic standings as impor- tant for entrance into professional schools, Lelia Ray is a senior in his- tory pre-lavv. A member of Phi Alpha Theta, Lelia was elected to Alpha Lambda Delta as a freshman and recognized as an out- standing freshman in her college. Compulsory attendance is archaic, Lelia said concerning class attendance. lf a student can miss all the classes and still make a grade vvith which he is satisfied, it should not be the schools concern, she continued. Students should be capable of mak- ing a mature decisiong if not. they have no business in college, she said, Treasurer of Botaract for tvvo years, Lelia is interested in sports and music. Phi Alpha Theta: First row: Cheryl Levvis, Jan Schexnayder. Jane Mor- gan, Joan Chadwick, Bamona Steib and Lelia Bay Second row: Mack Noleri, Herman Young, Vic Calvaruso, Henry LaEont, Bichard Barrios, Wil- liam Dunckleman, Loyal Duet, Guy Cooke. Sid Curdry David Donaldson and Warren Toups hi Alpha Theta 'Liberal Arts Whos Who principally the guitar. ln reference to what a single student can do on cam- pus, she believes there are a fevv lead- ers vvho stand out. The first student possibly to gradu- ate from Nicholls with a perfect l4tOj grade point average. Herman Young has spent an equal amount of his time inside and outside the classroom. A history pre-lavv major, Herman served as chairman of the SGA Judi- cial Board vvhere he vvas avvarded a certificate of merit for service to the board and the SGA, His other vvork has included presi- dent of Phi Eta Sigma and the Pre-Lavv Club and past president of Phi Alpha Theta, This is his second year nomi- nated to Whos Who. At the spring Liberal Arts Convoca- tion in 1974 and i975 Herman vvas Liberal Arts Who's Who: Henry LaFont, Sue Himel and Lelia Bay Missing is Flick Foucheux. honored for having the highest grade point average in the college and the university, Off campus activities include being a student pilot,32nd degree Mason, Boy Scout counselor, sports coach and a member of the Jaycees and Lion's Club International. Fora student involved in various activities, Herman sees it as a scale model of adult life activities after col- lege days. students should participate as much as their academic vvork vvill support, 'Without student participation, no university could function properly or grovv and expand. Herman said. IAN ' ri. isfuky' 1-'ng

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lNS flllf Ill lllt f Emphasis alttaxs on ugh gtar rs E fvliw ness of sinfflt- stu . ent 7 No 9 No 19 No' I Whofs Who Pulled: Cla .'.' - - It K7 - Yes: : 13 for all slutlvttts f . . 5 ' Yes: :ll I ' l x- ffl - Ye . . 1 z, rl tributed to groups like the Library Club. SGA, Sugar Cane League, Ter- rebonne Police Jury and State Board of Education. A dietetics major under the home economics option, Becky has worked toward an associate of science degree in food service management. She has served as chairman of the Taster's Choice program of meals presented by home economics stu- dents and as a member of the Nicholls Junior Branch of the Food Executive Association t'Experience with people and the different personalities of people is part of what we're about, Becky stressed. Working with people tace to face is an extension of what is learned in books, she said. Off campus, Becky has been a member of the lvlayor's Beception Committee for Mardi Gras in Houma and is an active member of the Krewe of Christopher in l-louma and the Krewe of lvlokana in New Orleans. l'Southern Living, a regional cul- tural magazine, gave the senior two pages for her own recipes. Becky has represented Nicholls at the First and Second International Jun- ior Food Service Executive Associa- tion Conventions and prepared the Delta Tau Alpha: First row: Craig Walling, Ann Boudreaux, Karen Toole, Barry Boudreaux and Freddie Laperouse Second row: Louis Parr, Herman l-leck, Sidney Guidry, John Dunckleman and Louis Bodrigue. lla Tau Alpha!Life Sciences Who's Who display booth for Nicholls at the Louisi- ana Bestaurant Association Conven- tion last October, A future in a military technical field would seem to be Joseph GuilIot's plan with his work in the Air Force BOTC and Nicholls Engineering Soci- ety. The engineering technology senior is also a member of the Arnold Air Society, an honorary Air Force group. A single student can lead others to accomplish many things. Joe explained. A person should get involved as much as his schedule will allow, he said. People don't seem to realize the importance of grades until it is too late, he said in reference to academic standings. One of the main criterion for apply- ing for a job involves grades, he noted. When it comes to leaving college, Joe Life Sciences Who's Who: Becky Givens, Mila Arceneaux and Jeff Roshto. expects both a well-rounded educa- tion and maturity to leave with him. One person can highly influence other students to taking action, some times a lot of persistence is needed. Margaret Messenbrink's observation of what a student can do is reflected in some of the positions she holds. Selected to the Student-Faculty Advisory Committee, she is one ot those responsible for helping keep open relations between the students and their instructors. Margaret also serves as second vice president of the Food Services Execu- tive Association and is editor of the group's newsletter. The home economics major believes keeping high grades are 1 Xfffl 5' 1 '