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

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4:2 1,2 f-, wnqaggf' ' . I In A5 ,gi E 4. . :I 1, if I ,xr-it , Xt P , , 3 . --1+ il 1' -J 1 important in her case, since she is planning to continue her education after graduating from Nicholls. Most campus improvements are a result of students getting involved vvith the college, she said. This atmosphere should lead to a learning experience for life and further education, instead of heavy emphasis on grades and class attendance, lvlar- garet stated. My main goal vvas to get engineer- ing students involved in campus activi- ties, Paul Raymond said, in reflect- ing on his time at Nicholls. A fall graduate in engineering tech- nology, Paul serves as an ex-officio board member of the Nicholls Engi- neering and Technology Alumni Asso- ciation. I-Ie has also served as president and vice president of the Nicholls Engi- neering Society. College can be a proving ground, he explained. I not only learned to think and act on my ovvn, but also vvith groups of people I have met, Among his other activities, Paul pledged Pi Kappa Theta vvhile a stu- dent at LSU in Baton Flouge and has served as student senator from the College of Life Sciences in the SOA. Other interests cover bovvling, golf, fishing and tennis. At first they Chigh gradesj were very important, then I realized a lot of people could make them, so I began to try and get a better understanding of people, Paul said. Arnold Air Society: Tony Plauche, Gordon Pilet, Joe Guillot, Charles Dupont, Chris Domangue, Richard Faehse and Greg lvlichot. Q1 1 A - -45313 Z 77 A 5 xx, 51 if 1, His understanding has led to his selection to Who's Who last year, and vvork on the Faculty-Student Commit- tee of the English Department and on the Shell Oil Scholar Selection Com- mittee. The national agriculture society of Delta Tau Alpha is composed of stu- dents in the field of agriculture and members ofthe t'Ag Club. Advisor is Dr. Robert Falgout. Officers are Freddie Laperouse, president, Joey Blanchard, vice presi- dent, and Fannie Naguin, secretary. College of the Sciences I-Iovv much impact can a single stu- denthave? ln theory, a hell of a lot . . . in practice hardly any, Kyle Zeringue believes. I-Iis outlook also extends to Life Sciences Who's Who: Lubin Raymond, Joe Cuillot, Margaret Mes- senbrink and Laura Crochet. the process of naming students to Who's Who. To think so many students would be named C283 is nearly ridiculous. There are probably some vvho do not rightly deserve the honor, while to be sure there are some vvho do and don't get it, Kyle explained. Closer scrutiny by department heads and deans is one vvay Kyle thinks the selection process could be improved. From some of the groups he has been involved in, the chemistry major is one of many students vvho has seen the university from different angles. A member of the University Courses and Curricula Committee, part of the Chemistry Faculty-Student Committee and SGA senator from the College of Sciences have been the points from vvhere he has observed. Kyle has also served as president of the Nicholls Chemistry Society and is a member of Pi Mu Epsilon. Off campus, he is a student affiliate of the American Chemical Society and belongs to the Woodmen of the World. Allowing one to maintain one's sanity is his best reason for support- ing social activities. lf a student wishes to pay 95160 to sleep or ski, fine, Kyle said to manda- tory class attendance. On the other hand, if one is intellectually capable, then class attendance may be unnec- essaryf' The honorary group for students in the Air Force ROTC unit is the Arnold Xml, Life Sciences Who's VVhofArnoId Air Society 271

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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 '

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Air Society. The purpose of the group is to aid in developing Air Force offi- cers, create a closer ROTC unit, fur- ther the concepts of the Air Force and support aerospace povver. Members have served as ushers at Colonel football games, participated in painting the Senior Citizen's Home and marched as a drill unit in local parades. For the Bicentennial celebration, the group has competed in debates and sponsored a booth at class registration to help students. Prospective Air Force candidates were also treated to a bar- becue. Advisor is Capt. Roy Manibu- san. Officers are Greg Michot, com- mander, Charles Dupont, administra- tion, Chris Domangue, finance, Tony Plauche, information, and Rick Faehse, chaplain. The purpose of the Pershing Rifles is to develop organizational skills and a spirit of friendship Within the military science department. The group also maintains an efficient drill team vvhich serves the university. Formed from the Army ROTC unit on campus, the group has several social, military and philanthropic activ- ities. Advisor to the Pershing Rifles is Capt. Nolan Pike. Scabbard and Blade: Back row: Charles Duet, Clayton Diaz, Allen Doucet, John Billiot, Geoffery Dupre, Capt. Richard McLaren. Front row: Noel Smith, Terry LeBoeuf, Craig Walling, Jerome Muldowney and Mar- lon Punch. 7 Pershing RiflesfScabbard and Blade Officers are Jerome Muldovvney, commanding officer, Marvin Lagarde, executive officer, Timothy LeCompte, administration, Jerry Lopez, opera- tions, Clayton Diaz, supply, Allen Dou- cet, public information, and Terry LeBoeuf, first sergeant. Outstanding members of the Army ROTC units on college campuses are nominated to the National Society of Scabbard and Blade. Formed to pro- mote the ideals and goals of the mili- tary officer, the advisor is Capt. Rich- ard McLaren. Officers are Terry LeBoeuf, captain, Craig Walling, first lieutenant, Reginald Melancon, treasurer, and Noel Smith secretary. Pi Mu Epsilon is a national honor- ary math fraternity for students major- ing in mathematical or science fields. Activities include a student-faculty vol- leyball game, spring picnics and a 1 Q- rv ' X YA 5:3 1 if W Str . 9. ' VY I- i , 5. A Pershing Rifles: First row: Jerome Muldowney, Marvin Lagarde, Timothy LeCompte, Jerry Lopez, Clayton Diaz. Allen Doucet and Terry LeBoeuf. Second row: Noel Smith, Greg Wall- ing, Pamela Block, Kenneth Jones, Marlon Punch, John Billiot and Capt. A. Nolan Pike. banquet. Advisor is Dr. Billy l-lolmes. Officers are Chris Waguespack, president, Danny Cavell, vice president and Nancy Robichaux, secretary-trea- surer. Honorary organizations number only 17 of the 103 recognized groups on the Nicholls campus. For some, high academic achieve- ments are the basis for invitation to join. But for the majority of the honorar- ies, emphasis is on the major field of study chosen by its members. These groups work to bring a feeling of unity among students in the same field of study and encourage high aca- demic goals. These honorary groups are nation- ally recognized, with their advisors usually being members of the same group. ' 4 IN.: . X Silks