Northwestern Oklahoma State University - Ranger Yearbook (Alva, OK)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1948 volume:

(DY Ex Libris Presenting THE 1948 RANGER DEL FURROW RALPH CORNELIUS Editor Bus. Mgr. NORTHWESTERN TE COLLEGE Alva, Oklahoma DEDICATION There is a golden thread which has run forever through the fabric of the ages—the thread of Truth. For it men have fought and men have died. Lacing century to century, disappearing at times, reappearing later, the thread runs ever on and up a little nearer to that type of life where Man will have no cause to fight with Man, and fear is never known .. . When that good time does arrive and every man of every nation here upon this earth is free, when tyranny and oppression have perished forever from the earth, when Truth is recognized as Truth and when the single golden thread becomes the shining golden light, then surely no man will forget that it was you who fought and died to imakesitesomen =) Uhat it was you who carried the torch of freedom in our time, and gave to us and all the peoples of the earth the right to seek the Right, to say and do the things that we believe—for us you fought and died that these things might be ours. TO NORTHWESTERN’S GOLD STAR VETERANS, THIS ANNUAL IS HUMBLY DEDICATED. TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I The College SECTION II The Administration SHGTIONe IIT The Classes SECTION IV The Activities SHC LONG: Athletics SECTION VI The Greeks SHOTTONe Vit Our Friends diet OOM A On A You have written your name in history — Oh! Northwestern! You've engraved it deep upon the scrolls of fame. We have linked our lives with yours, — Ob! Northwestern! Our achievements add a luster to your name. So then stand ye sons and daughters of Old Northwestern! Take off your hats to the men upon tbe field! They will fight tonight for Old Northwestern, And for the honor of the Castle on the Hill! So then stand all ye sons of Old Northwestern! Paying tribute to the men who never yield. They will win tonight for Old Northwestern, And for the glory of the Castle on the Hill! Betva M. Harpy FRONT VIEW OF JESSE DUNN HALL AND SCIENCE ANNEX Se ee Oe ee a ee S| RSS eaag Snceoeromend 5. ae Bs: wyaeirenreracranneseg basemen Neer '’ SF het GER pianos eis ae = RES IEE THAR an iy ae i WY Hii Ae tans Pah haya Mattias itu Sa a SHARE aye ee a aN: athe she AG ae a y m me we na ‘atcanaat RELI dt ey es oak al a, Bae sb Malle HORACE MANN TRAINING SCHOOL HEROD HALL WAD LLVAM Mie lly ail ay he i We tod Z ay y ae Bh : cy ait a Bs ALUey J i VINSON HALL SHOCKLEY HALL 5 we ee ay aaa ea if’ od WS,” OLD SCIENCE HALL PRESIDENT’S HOME ADMINISTRATION The . Sine Bien apa Ga, ‘ f ‘ its OOO Scapa) 0 cease 4 ‘seta Bee y Sp bi a RI Ni at ARH TE ‘ ices SABIN C. PERCEFULL NORTHWESTERN DEANS Dean of the College DR. T. C. CARTER A busy man with a jovial spirit, Dr. Carter shoulders many responsibilities. He is the pro- fessor of biology and has been at Northwestern since 1908. He possesses an extremely keen sense of humor and is well liked by all of the students. Dean of Men C. E. CAMPBELL Eminently qualified for the demanding role of dean of men, Mr. Campbell has been active in many fields of service. Aside from his duties as associate professor of education and psychology, he enjoys being with students and helping them with their personal problems. Dean of Women DR. MYRNA BOYCE | Dr. Boyce came to Northwestern in 1946. Besides being dean of women, she is actively engaged as professor of government. Her class lectures are both educational and interesting. To the students she serves as an outstanding guide and counselor. First Row: AFTON BILBY, Instructor in Training School; MAUDE A. DRAKE BINGHAM, Associate Professor of Dramatics; KRISTINE K. BROWN, Assistant Professor of Mathematics; JOHN N. CAMERON, Professor of | Physics; BESS M. CHAPPELL, Assistant Professor of Art. Second Row: ‘ESTELLA DAIL, Instructor in Home Economics; WILLIAM F. DEUSINGER, Assistant Professor of Music; JOE DOLLINS, Coach of Football and Baseball; FRANCES DU VALL, Reference Librarian. NORTHWESTERN STATE COLLEGE ALVA , OKLAHOMA FACULTY WILMA A. ERNST, Associate Professor of Commerce; DR. ANNA B. FISHER, Professor of Biology; RUTH MARIE GENUIT; Assistant Professor of Music; JONES B. GRAVES, Audio-Visual Education; HAL L. HALL. Professor of Mathematics (Retired). First Row: NOBLE HANSON, Professor of Economics; BENNIE HENRY, Assistant Professor of English; EDITH W. HIGGINBOTHAM, Instructor in Training School; C. L. (Dick) HIGHFILL, Coach of Basketball; JEAN M. HOLLAND, Professor of Foreign Language. Second Row: HAROLD HUNEKE, Professor of Mathematics; GLADYS JULIAN, Assistant Professor of English; LUELLA C. JURRENS, Assistant Professor of Home Economics; LARRY LAMBE, Instructor in Piano. Pant FIFTIETS ANNIVERSARY ) 1948 FACULTY FLORENCE LEDFORD, Instructor in Commerce; KENNETH LEWIS, Assistant Professor of Chemistry; GUY M. LISK, Professor of Chemistry (Retired); MATTIE LYDAY, Instructor in Training School; DAVID E. MACKIE, Assistant Professor of English. _ caer First Row: STANLEY W. MAY, Professor of Industrial Arts; DR. JOE W. MELTON, Professor of Chemistry; KATHRINE C. MIRES, Assistant Professor of Mathematics; DR. JOHN V. L. MORRIS, Professor of Education; W. D. NEWBY, Assistant Professor of Health Education. Second Row: CHARLES A. PARKER, Associate Professor of History; INEZ PATTERSON, Instructor in Health Education Department for Women; DAVID W. PIERCE, Professor of History; BETTY REMMELE, Librarian. 2 : NORTHWESTERN STATE COLLEGE Ne ny J 8 ALVA, OKLAHOMA | ? rr 48 FACULTY | MINNIE SHOCKLEY, Dean of Women (Retired) ; JOHN B. STOUT, Professor of Education and Director of Training School; RALPH F. STRETE, Professor of Geology; DR. W. SILAS VANCE, Professor of English; DR. FRANK K. WADLEY, Professor of History and Government. — iin G. C. JACKSON, Registrar | BRUNSTETER, Typist. | FACULTY and Financial Secretary; PHYLLIS 19 a 48 FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY First Row: AURICE HUGULEY, Assistant Financial Secretary; MRS. GEORGE TATE, Registrar’s Secretary; EVELYN TROUTT, President’s Secretary. Second Row: MRS. L. F. ROCQUE, Housemother of Shockley Hall; CORA YOUNG, R. N.; MRS. W. L. CALHOON, House- mother of Vinson Hall. Back Row: Lambe, Wadley, Mackie, Huneke, Melton, Lewis, Deusinger. Second Row: Lyday, Morris, Boyce, Jurrens, Chappell, Cameron, Stout, Parker, Graves. Third Row: Higginbotham, Ernst, Bingham, Mires, Julian, Genuit, Strete. Fourth Row: Vance, Pierce, Carter, Hanson, Fisher, Campbell, Brown, Henry. THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION slive NORTHWESTERN Chapter of Ameri- can Association of University Professors became active again this year. For the profession of college and university teaching and research, the position and functions of the American Association of University Professors is analo- gous to the American Bar Association for the legal profession and American Medical Associa- tion for the profession of medicine. Most of the faculty became members this fall with the renewed interest in the chapter, although about a dozen faculty members had been members over a long period of time. The chapter has had inspirational and thought- provoking monthly meetings and is promoting chapters throughout all the colleges of the state. of UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS President - Vice-President Secretary - Treasurer’ - OFFICERS - - - - NOBLE HANSON - « - DR. T. ©. CARTER - - DR. ANNA B. FISHER - - - - C. E. CAMPBELL ——— Back Row: Dr. Wadley, Crawford, Lehr, Geist, Benedict, League, Schupbach. Front Row: Braly, Arnold, Tidwell, Covalt, Robertson, Lucas, Henderson. pLUDENT COUNCIL } eaicaanias of the Student Council during the year of 1947-48 began early in the first semester. At Homecoming the council spon- sored the Queen Contest; after football and basketball games dances were arranged for the benefit of college students, with neighboring highschool students as guests; the annual Sadie Hawkins week was successfully staged, as well as the Mardi Gras Gayeties and the Spring Festival dance. All in all it was a busy year, in addition to acting as an entertainment source for the college, the council served as a go-be- tween for students and school officials. Back Row: Harold Stites, W. A. Eckels, Charles Kellams, Bob Oringderff. Second Row: Mr. Heavilin, Bill Bateman, Mr. Hiatt. Front Row: Floyd Cline, Les Campbell, G. I. Bradley, J. T. Looney. CUSTODIANS Essie ARE the men in whose care the buildings and grounds of the campus have been entrusted. In the years to come we can look back and remember these men as probably the busiest employees of the college. Although some of their work was unnoticed at the time it was none the less appreciated by the students. a a NASA CLASSES JACK C. TILLEY, Muskogee. Bus. Ed., Math. President, Basketball 46, 47, Baseball 46, 47, N Club, Ranger Staff. BRYAN LEE, Waynoka. History, Soc. Vice - Pres., Sigma Tau Gamma, Young Demos, F.T.A. SENIORS N THELMA ARNOLD, Aline. Com.-Eng. Secretary, Delta Sigma Epsilon, Kappa Delta Pi, Alpha Psi Omega, Theta Phi Beta, Who’s Who Among Students, Student Council, Girls’ Trio. JUNE SMITH, Alva. Soc. Sci., Eng.-Acct. Treas- urer, Delta Sigma Epsilon, Annual Publishing Board. BEASLEY, Alva. Spanish, Commerce-Journalism. Delta Sigma Epsilon, Editor of NSC News. REX BENEDICT, Jet. English: Band, Chi Beta Nu, Castle Club, Student Top Row: BUFORD BEARD, Alva. Ind. Arts, Hist.-Bio. BETTY HARROVER Council, Little Theatre. Bottom Row: PHYLLIS STOUT BRUNSTETER, Alva. Home Ec., Soc. Pi Kappa Sigma, Home Ec. Club. JAMES BUXTON, Wil son, Kans. Soc., Bus. Adm. PHIL CLARK, Alva. Phys. Ed., History. Baseball 47, 48, Football 41, 42, N Club, Wranglers, Delta Tau Gamma. RALPH G. CORNELIUS, Alva. Econ., Soc. Annual Bus. Manager. TED E. COULTER, Waynoka. Hist.-Ed., Soc. Sigma Tau, Wranglers. Golf Team. First Row: CLARENCE WILLIAM COX, Amorita. History, Phys. Ed. Wranglers, Future ; Teachers Assn., Little Theatre. DOROTHY JEAN CRISP, Perryton, Tex. Spanish, Journ., Eng. Pi Kappa Sigma, Kappa Delta Phi, Who’s Who, Zipper. FRANK CROMWELL, Manchester. Hist., Math. Delta Tau Gamma. PHYLLIS DAVIS, Alva. Eng., Music. Delta Sigma Epsilon, Student Council 47. JACK DAVISON, Waynoka. Hist., Phys. Ed. N Club. Second Row: MARINE DOWNS, Buffalo. Chem., Bio. Theta Phi Beta, B.S.U., Kappa Delta Phi. LOUISE DUNN, Gate. Biology, Chem. F.T.A. JOAN DUNNING, Vinita. } Bio., Chem. Zippers, Delta Sigma Epsilon. 19 a 48 WILLIAM LINDSAY EWALT, Alva. Hist., Math. ROY R. FINCH, Capron. Soc., Music-Speech. Male Quartet, Choir. BEATRICE FORD, Cherokee. Soc.-Hist. FRANCES FRENCH, Alva. Bio., Chem. Delta Sigma Epsilon. RALPH E: FROMME, Alva. Econ., Soc. First Row: DELMER M. FURROW, Alva. History, Spanish. Annual Ranger Staff, Young Democrats. J. T. GARD- NER, Alva. Music. Men’s Quartet, Chi Beta Nu. EARL E. GERBER, Burlington. Bus. Adm., Econ. Baptist Student Union, Student Christian Assn. NELSON IL. HALEY, Dacoma. Bus. Adm. Sigma Tau Pres., Young Democrats. VICTOR EUGENE HEASLEY, Alva. Physics, Math. Second Row: OREN C. HENDRICKS, Beaver. Physics, Math. F.T.A. JAMES HOOD, Kiowa, Kans. Math, Physics- Ed. Choir, Quartet, Sigma Tau Gamma, Chi Beta Nu. CARL H. HORT, Alva. Physics, Math. Tennis 42, Student Council 42, 43, 46, 47, N Club. MARJORIE JOHNSON, Alva. Speech, Eng. Pi Kappa Sigma, Kappa Delta Phi, Alpha Phi Omega, Little Theater, S.C.A.. Debate. e a y NORTHWESTERN STATE COLLECE 19- a=—2 48 ). ALVA , OKLAHOMA Can=26 ae WINFRED C. JONES, Boynton. Phys. Ed., Math. Basketball 42, 46, 47, 48, Baseball 47, 48, N Club President. ROBERT KENDRICK, Alva. Bus. Adm., Econ. Delta Tau Gamma, Wrangler. MARVIN E. LAUT, Avard. Biology, History. WALTER BROOKES LEAGUE, JR., Woodward. Math. Student Council. M. W. “LOU” LEHR, Okeene. History, Math. Basketball 46,-47, 48, Track 43, N Club, Band. First Row: OLETA ALENA MANSKE, Shattuck. Bus. Adm. Theta Phi Beta, Pi Kappa Sigma, Pres., F.T.A., B.S.U., Asst. Ed. Annual. PATRICIA MATHES, Supply. Math., Physics. Sigma Sigma Sigma, Student Council Assn. JAMES R. McCRARY, Bus. Adm., History. NETTIE McNALLY, Waynoka. Home Ec., Speech. Delta Sigma | Epsilon, Pres. Zippers, Home Ec. Club, Pres). MARY LOU McNEELY, Quinlan. English, Phys. Ed. Sigma Sigma Sigma, F.T.A., Kappa Delta Pi, Queen Candidate ’48, Dorm Pres. Second Row: ALBERT MILBURN, Ranger, Tex. Phys. Ed., Science. DONALD W. MILLER, Waynoka. Physics, Math. Sigma Tau Gamma, Chi Beta. Nu, F.T.A., Young Demos. TWILLIA MILLER, Alva. CHARLES E. MITCHELL, JR., Kiowa, Kans. Biology, Chem. Wranglers. WJ _ Sh i VELMA NICKELSON, Freedom. Home Ec., Art. Pres. Alpha Sigma Alpha, Home Ec. Vice-Pres., Sec. F.T.A. DELORIS ORTON, Driftwood. Mus. Adm., Hist.-Home Ec. Zippers, Home Ec. Club, Student Christian Assn. JACK F. PARKER, Alva. Chem.-Bio. Castle Club Band. HOWARD PARR, Alva. Com., Bio. Basketball, Kappa Delta Phi, Who’s Who. GORDON G. ROBERTSON, Norristown, Pa. Phys. Ed., Bio. Treas. Student Council 48, Pres. Sigma Tau Gamma 47, N Club, Baseball 46. ae eae Kae 7 j First Row: LUELLA DELL RUSSELL, Follett, Texas. Hist., Eng. Alpha Sigma Alpha, Little Theatre, Zippers, Future Teacher, Trio, A Cappella Choir. LUPE SANCHEZ, Alva. Spanish, History. N. Club, Baseball °41-’46, Wranglers, Delta Tau, Young Demos. MYRA JEAN SAUNDERS, Alva. Ed., Science. MAURICE DEAN SHIELDS, Arnett. Math, Phys. Ed. SHELBY SPAULDING, Forgan. Bus. Adm., Hist., Ec. Sig- ma Tau Gamma. Second Row: MARVIN STITES, Alva. Speech, English. Pres. Little Theater, Alpha Psi Omega. STANLEY STRONG, Alva. .Math, Physics. CECIL A. SUMPTER, Hollis. Phys. Ed., Ind. Arts. Football 2 yrs., Kappa Delta Pi. - “4 IZ ZS 98 NORTHWESTERN STATE COLLEGE 19 a 48 ALVA , OKLAHOMA iG JOHN P. THILSTED, Alva. Math, Physics. RAY TROUTT, Follett, Texas. Biology, Physics. N. Club, Football. FRED O. WENZEL, Alva. Math.-Ec., Soc. Wranglers, N Club. VICTOR WILMOTH, Beaver. Comm., Bio. Sigma Tau Gam- ma, Kappa Delta Phi. CHRISTINE YEOMAN, Alva. Math., Physics. Theta Phi Beta, Kappa Delta Phi, Band, S.C.A. NORVAL D. ADAMS, Alva. Commerce. LAURA SALSBERRY BARNES, Waldron, Kans. English. PAULINE S. BEAR, Harper, Kans. English. WILLIAM G. BEAR, Harper, Kans. Geology. EARLE A. BEASLEY, Four Oaks, N. C. Physics. C. COVALT, Woodward. Phys. Ed. G. STANLEY BROWN, Waynoka. Econ. Vice- Student Council Pres. DAVID STANLEY Mc- Pres. ARLENE CRAWFORD, Alva. Commerce. ELHINEY, Rosston, President. Pre-Eng. Sec’y-Treas JUNIORS Top Row: RETA ALBERTA BOUTON, Higgins, Texas. Commerce. BARBARA BREFORD, Alva. Art and English. MILTON E. BROOKS, Blackshear, Ga. Phys. Ed. JAMES E. BUCKNER, Waynoka. Pre-Med. Bottom Row: O. D. BURRILL, Burlington. Commerce. ELEANOR CABLE, Freedom. History. CLARENCE C. CAL- LICOAT, Alva. Pre-Med. GLEN CHRITTON, Waynoka. Pre-Eng. VIRGINIA M. COSTELLA, Alva. Bus. Adm. First Row: DONALD DANIELS, Belva. Pre-Eng. VIVA LEE DEICKMAN, Shattuck. Art. FRED DEUSINGER, Alva. Journalism. GLENN DOWNS, Buffalo. Chemistry. L. J. DOWNUM, JR., Salina. Bus. Adm. Second Row: BILLY ANN ELLER, Alva. Bus. Adm. MARY ADELYNE ENGLE, Manchester. Biology. FRED E. FOSTER, Protection, Kans. Science. LOUISE FOUNTAIN, Southard. Soc.-Econ. BILLIE FULLERTON, Bur- lington, Pre-Dental. om | - ne ‘= ye Sa Hon Ey a Third Row: MARJORIE GEIST, Aline. Music. JOHN H. GOODMAN, Alva. Com. RUTH GRAVES, Alva. Bio. VERDON GRAVES, Alva. Pharmacy. ALBERT J. HADA, Alva. Bus. Adm. Fourth Row: PEARL HANSON, Alva. Bus. Ed. JOE D. HEATON, Alva. Ind. Arts. ORPHA HERRICK, Alva. Home Ec. KATHRYN M. JACOBS, Kiowa, Kans. Chem.-Math. CLINTON J. JIRASEK, Taylor, Texas. History. First Row: WESLEY KEENEY, Boynton. Phys. Ed. “DONALD 12), KENNE Y, Alva. Biology. RAY KITCHIN, Marland. Math. CONRAD KNOX, Alva. Chem. ALVA KOEHN, Orienta. Pre-Med. Second Row: IVAN T. LANSDOWN, Alva. History. VINCENT T. LAUDICK, Sharon, Kans. Music. EARNEST M. LORD, Waynoka. Speech. MARIE CARPENTER McCRARY, Dewey. Home Ec. VINCENT B. McGUIRE, Sharon, Kans. Hist.-Phy. Ed. 13 9% lax rl Third Row: PAUL NIGHSWONGER, Alva. Biology. LAVERNE E. PATTON, Caldwell, Kans. Commerce. EDWIN K. PECK, Caldwell, Kans. Math. PATSY PETERS, Alva. Bus. Ed. VERNON L. PETERSON, Gage. Math. i Fourth Row: GEORGE PFLEIDER, JR., Dacoma. Math. SEBASTIAN (JOE) RAMIREZ, Waynoka. Phys. Ed. | LOREEN RANDALL, Alva. Bus. Ed. HAROLD L. RARRICK, Lamont. Math. MARY RIDGEWAY, Beaver. Bus. Adm. First Row: J. C. SANDERS, Hardesty. Bus. Ed. PHYLLIS SCHMITT, Alva. Math. ALPHA J. SHORTER, Goltry. Engineering. DAN SHORTER, Goltry. Biology. HERBERT SMITH, Alva. Chemistry. Second Row: H. L. STEFFEN, Jet. Chemistry. LOYD STOUT, Lambert. Phys. Ed. DORIS BAHM STRONG, Cherokee. Speech. BOB SUMPTER, Laverne. Phys. Ed. PAUL W. TIDWELL, Burlington. Chem.-Bio. ALVA , OKLAHOMA IZASB 9B NORTHWESTERN STATE COLLEGE { Third Row: ILA MARIE TILLEY, Enid. Social Science. J. A. TOWNSEND, JR., Alva. Zoology. BAILEY VAN- ZANT, Alva. Industrial Arts. STANLEY WARREN, Alva. Bus. Adm. MADALYNE WHITLEY, Medford. Elem. Ed. Fourth Row: MELVIN E. WHORLEY, Medford. Bus. Adm. HELEN LOUISE WILLIAMS, Alva. Art. IRENE WITHGOTT, Woodward. Home Ec. HERBERT WRIGHT, Cherokee. Speech. PATRICIA LEWIS YOUNG, Aline. Hist. SEPP NTE IES SOPHOMORES PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT ROSELLA HAWKEY Waynoka, Okla. WILLIAM A. FORD Cherokee, Okla. y , , MARTHA LU JOHNSON Fargo, Okla. ROBERT ALLISON, Woodward, Okla.; ELVIN R. ALMOND, Capron, Okla.; JACK M. ANNIS, Freedom, Okla.; FREDERICK AREBALO, Alva, Okla.; MYRTA AUSTIN, Woodward, Okla. First Row: HERBERT P. BAHM, Cherokee, Okla.; FORREST D. BARNES, Hillsdale, Okla.; DOROTHY BARTON, Higgins, Tex.; DAVID BEATLEY, Cherokee, Okla.; DONALD C. BENEFIEL, Lambert, Okla. Second Row: PATTA LEIGH BLAIR, Fairview, Okla.; RICHARD C. BRADLEY, Alva, Okla.; SHIRLY BRALY, Buffalo, Okla.; BEBE BROWN, Wellington, Kans. 18 “4 98 HIER eSitSa ee Third Row: DONALD JACK BROWN, Alva, Okla.; DONALD L. BROWN, Cherokee, Okla.; LOVA JO BROWN, Turpin, Okla.; WILLIAM E. BRUNSTETER, Alva, Okla. N Oo h y, %, HMO= Fourth Row: GENE W. BUCHTER, Protection, Kans.; HAZEL BUCHTER, Protection, Kans.; CLIF BURLING, Alva, Okla.; IVA LEE CALDWELL, Turpin, Okla.; HADLEY S. CALLISON, Alva, Okla. First Row: DELORIS CASH, Laverne, Okla.; CALVIN CHANDLER, Alva, Okla.; MAX CHENOWETH, Woodward, | Okla.; LEATON COFIELD, Jet, Okla.; DEAN CROSS, Wewoka, Okla. Second Row: ESTELLA CROUSE, Alva, Okla.; DORIS MAY CURRY, Alva, Okla.; JUNE DALE, Protection, Kans.; JAMES J. DeVANEY, Waynoka, Okla. , ENO) PRON 19 a 48 Oi= ,, “y om WM } Third Row: WILLIAM G. DUPREE, Kiowa, Kans.; ALTA MAE EAGAN, Forgan, Okla.; RICHARD L. EBERSOLE, Aline, Okla.; LEROY ECKELS, Alva, Okla. i Fourth Row: BILL TOM EVANS, Alva, Okla.; GERALD FLOYD, Waynoka, Okla.; BILL GAMMON, Cherokee, Okla.: MERLE GLASGOW, Dacoma, Okla.; BILL GORDON, Alva, Okla. p23 , er oe Bs First Row: ALICE VIDA GORDY, Alva, Okla.; MILDRED GUIN, Boise City, Okla.; DORIS HEATON, Alva, Okla. ; RAYMOND B. HERRICK, Madison, Wis.; JAMES N. HICKMAN, Lambert, Okla. Second Row: BARBARA JO HINTON, Freedom, Okla.; CHRISTINA HOHWEILER, Fargo, Okla.; WILMA HULLET, Avard, Okla.; NAOMI JEAN HYDE, Alva, Okla. i gee he oss ‘ ? NORTHWESTERN STATE COLLEGE wane Bo. ALVA , OKLAHOMA | 7 Gage 48 oak Third Row: ALVIN L. ICKE, Alva, Okla.; JEAN JACKSON, Fairview, Okla.; GLENN JENLINK, Cherokee, Okla.; DON KIMBELL, Wewoka, Okla. Fourth Row: GRACE LANSDOWN, Alva, Okla.; IRVAN G. LANSDOWN, Alva, Okla.; RALPH LANSDOWN, Alva, Okla.; PAUL J. LAUDICK, Sharon, Kans.; WAYNE LEAMAN, Alva, Okla. —_— “ae : s es ; a Se ; oc ee First Row: BECKY TYREE LEHR, Alva, Okla.; EVAN KENT LUCAS, Woodward, Okla.; JOHN MANCILLAS, Woodward, Okla.; CLYDE MASSEY, Kiowa, Kans.; BILL MAY, Mooreland, Okla. Second Row: NAOMI FAYE McALISTER, Freedom, Okla.; ROBERT L. McGLASSON, Cherokee, Okla.; ELIZA- BETH McGUIRH, Alva, Okla.; GERALD McWILLIAMS, Alva, Okla. om = | 13 S98 FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY Wie Third Row: REX D. MILLER, Buffalo, Okla.; FRITTS MOSSHART, Alva, Okla.; JAY MURRISON, Cherokee, Okla. ; RONALD NELSON, Alva, Okla. Fourth Row: KENNETH M. NEUSCHWANDER, Hawthorne, Calif.; HOWARD NIXON, Freedom, Okla.; GEORGE T. O’FALLON, Yonkers, New York; PAUL OUTHIER, Homestead, Okla.; BILL OVERSTREET; Waynoka, Okla. First Row: GERALD OVERSTREET, Ringwood, Okla.; CECIL A. PAGE, Burlington, Okla.; DOROTHA PAIGE Nardin, Okla.; MERLIN D. PARIS, Alva, Okla.; ARTHUR G. PARKHURST, Cherokee, Okla. Second Row: JIMMY PARKS, Waynoka, Okla.; JACK PARR, Cherokee, Okla.; JUANITA PARR, Cherokee, Okla.; VELMA FLORENE PEKRUL, Goltry, Okla. NG? a e : ; : NORTHWESTERN STATE COLLEGE sess by, ny ‘3 ALVA, OKLAHOMA | 7 a 48 £ Gat Third Row: JOHN J. PILCH, Peckville, Penn.; LUCERNE PINEGAR, Alva, Okla.; MARGARET RADER, Tegarden, Okla.; ARCADIO (ART) RAMIREZ, Waynoka, Okla. Fourth Row: HERBERT RANEY, Carmen, Okla.; DON REIMAN, Alva, Okla.; KARL L. REINKE, Sheboygan, Wis.; WARREN REIT Z, Cherokee, Okla.; HOWARD REYNOLDS, Bristol, Colo. i First Row: GEORGE RHODES, San Diego, Calif.; DONALD C. RIEPE, Sun City, Kans.; WILLIAM RAWSON ROGERS, Aspen, Colo.; ROBERT SCHERICH, Capron, Okla.; SHIRLEY SCHUPBACH, 5 -rlington, Okla. Second Row: HOLLIS SCOTT, Wewoka, Okla.; LOIS SHAFER, Wakita, Okla.; RICHARD SHEPARD, Alva, Okla.; MILES SMALLEY, Laverne, Okla. : 18 AE by { Third Row: CAROL SMITH, Alva, Okla.; LOREN L. SMITH, Dacoma, Okla.; ROLLAND SMITH, Cherokee, Okla. ; BEULAH FAYE SPRAGUE, Beaver, Okla. Fourth Row: VERNON STARK, Anthony, Kans.; RUTH STINSON, Rosston, Okla.; DONALD L. STOBAUGH, Higgins, Texas; CARL SUBERA, Caldwell, Kans.; WAYNE SWOVELAND, Wewoka, Okla. 19 2 48 3 First Row: DON L. TALLEY, Amorita, Okla.; GEORGE TATE, Alva, Okla.; TOM TAYLOR, Enid, Okla.; LEE E. TEBOW, Garber, Okla.; JOHN V. TERRELL, Woodward, Okla. Second Row: WAYNE THORNHILL, Alva, Okla.; RUBY JUNE TROUTT, Follett, Tex.; NORMAN VETTER, Alva, Okla.; EUGENE B. VICKERS, Alva, Okla.; VERNON WARE, Alva, Okla. ? pes NORTHWESTERN STATE COLLEGE 19_ OP 48 a), ALVA, OKLAHOMA — LOA r pe S00 = ors. Third Row: BOB WHARTON, Aline, Okla.; CHARLES E. WILSON, Dacoma, Okla.; BILL WILLIAMS, Alva, Okla.; PEGGY WIEBENER, Alva, Okla.; ANDY BILL WHEELER, Rosston, Okla. Fourth Row: VESTA WILSON, Alva, Okla.; MARJORIE ANN WITHGOTT, Woodward, Okla.; DONNA R. WRIGHT, Cherokee, Okla.; PHYLLIS NICOLA WRIGHT, Alva, Okla.; BILLY YOUNG, Aline, Okla. PRESIDENT PRESHMEN VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY-TREASURER WM. HEPBURN Enid, Okla. BILL SIMON Alva, Okla. SHIRLEY ANN SCHAEFER Alva, Okla. LILLIAN ALEXANDER, Lamesa, Tex.; LELAND ALLEN, Rosston, Okla.; CLARENCE ARGANBRIGHT, Alva, Okla.; | VIRGINIA LEE ARGANBRIGHT, Alva, Okla.; KENNETH ARNETT, Dacoma, Okla. | First Row: JOHN BEALMEAR, Woodward, Okla.; ROBERT BECK, Alva, Okla.; MARGARET BENEFIEL, Lambert, Okla.; MARIAN BENSON ANNIS, Alva, Okla.; HERB BERRY, Toledo, Iowa. Second Row: MARY ELLEN BOWLES, Cherokee, Okla.; MAX BRADLEY, Aline, Okla.; JERRY BRETL, Sturgeon Bay, Wis.; LEOTA BROWER, Alva, Okla.; ZELMA BROWN, Aline, Okla. i ea = i i Third Row: BILLY BUCK, Carmen, Okla.; JO ANN CALDWELL, Mooreland, Okla.; ARNOLD CALLAWAY, Alva, Okla.; VELMA CANTRELL, Waldron, Kansas; JAY DEE CHASE, Woodward, Okla. Fourth Row: CLIFFORD SYLVESTER, Forgan, Okla.; VIRGINIA COLES, Freedom, Okla.; CECIL CONAWAY, Waynoka, Okla.; DONALD R. COOK, Rosston, Okla.; LORRAINE COUCH, Alva, Okla. } | | | | | SPP P$eei3335 AS First Row: FLOYD COUCH, Selman, Okla.; DONNA CRAWFORD, Alva, Okla.; DON CROWL, Woodward, Okla.: CLINTON CUNNINGHAM, Hollis, Okla.; MERLE DEVEREAUX, Cleo Springs, Okla. Second Row: B. G. DOANE, Fairview, Okla.; THEODOR E. DODD, Waynoka, Okla.; BOB DOTTERER, Driftwood, Okla.; YVONNE DOTTERER, Driftwood, Okla.; LEO ECK, Sharon, Kans. ant K Third Row: STEPHEN J. ELLIOT, Cherokee, Okla.; MARGARET MARIE ENGEL, Manchester, Okla.; CLAR- ENCE L. ENGELMAN, Beaver, Okla.; FAYE FAULKNER, Alva, Okla.; RICHARD FETTKE, Alva, Okla. Fourth Row: GENE FIELDER, Hayser, Kans.; DELBERT FOLTZ, Goltry, Okla.; RUTH FRANZ, Alva, Okla.; ELDON FRIESEN, Hooker, Okla.; WILLIAM K. FUSON, Waynoka, Okla. 19 = 48 First Row: DEAN GEORGE, Manchester, Okla.; LYLE GEORGE, Sand Creek, Okla.; HARLEN GERTEN, Nash, Okla.; M. GERALDINE GILLEY, Nash, Okla; MARIE GEOKEN, Cherokee, Okla. Second Row: LINCOLN GOODNO, Aline, Okla.; BARBARA GOUCHER, Avard, Okla.; SHERMAN O. GRAHAM, Drummond, Okla.; JOHN GRIFFIS, Woodward, Okla.; DALE GUNNELS, Waynoka, Okla. IN S 9 YOR i) : NORTHWESTERN STATE COLLEGE 2D ). AS ALVA , OKLAHOMA 1) ae 48 om : Third Row: MAXINE HAGER, Hardtner, Kans.; MARY LOU HAINES, Follett, Tex.; DEAN M. HACHENBURG, Buffalo, Okla.; Bob Haddican, Medford, Okla.; LARRY HARRIMAN, Buffalo, Okla. Fourth Row: VIRGINIA HAYWARD, Alva, Okla.; NOLA JANE HARR, Adams, Okla.; LARRY HEATON, Alva, Okla.; RICHARD M. HEATON, Capron, Okla.; ROSALIE HENDERSON, Alva, Okla. Ee is i ® First Row: JEROLINE HENDRICKS, Lake City, Kans.: BILLY HENDRIE, Waynoka, Okla.; EDDIE HEPNER, Selman, Okla.; DALE HERSHEY, Turpin, Okla.; BILL HIGHFILL, Jet, Okla. Second Row: JOHN HOFFERT, Woodward, Okla.; OSCAR L. HOLLIS, Alva, Okla.; EDNA HONER, Alva, Okla.; JACK HORT, Alva, Okla.; ENNIS HOSKINS, Pond Creek, Okla. 19 a 48 Third Row: NELDA HOYER, Alva, Okla.; PHIL HUTCHINSON, Alva, Okla.; VERNA LEA HUTCHINSON, Waynoka, Okla.; LESTER JANZEN, Beaver, Okla.; MARGARET JIRASEK, Taylor, Tex. Fourth Row: BETTY ANN JOHNSON, Ponca City, Okla.; ELGIN JOHNSON, Goltry, Okla.; HAROLD JOHNSON, Alva, Okla.; LOU JOHNSON, Alva, Okla.; PAUL J. JOHNSON, Buffalo, Okla. 2 a : First Rowe GRETA JONES, Hardtner, Kans.; JOE JORDAN, Durant, Okla.; JUNE KESSINGER, Alva, Okla.; DORTHY KILMER, Alva, Okla.; LEWIS L. KILMER, Alva, Okla. Second Row: BETTY KING BARNUM, Alva, Okla.; DALE KIRKLAND, Alva, Okla.; JOAN KIRKLAND, Alva, Okla.; ALBERT SHERMAN KRISHER, Alva, Okla.; ROY KRAMP, Alva, Okla. NORTHWESTERN STATE COLLEGE ALVA , OKLAHOMA Third Row: JAMES W. LAMBKE, Manchester, Okla.; ORIN LANCASTER, Alva, Okla.; VIOLA LANDERS, Forgan, Okla.; DELBERT LANHAM, Tangier, Okla.; JOE LANSDOWN, Alva, Okla. Fourth Row: CLARENCE B. LARISON, Woodward, Okla.; ROBERT L. LEHR, Woodward, Okla.; WENDALL LEWIS, Amorita, Okla.; JIM LINDSAY, Tulsa, Okla.; BETTY LINGG, Quinlan. Okla. a on 9 First Row: MELVIN LITTLEFIELD, Cherokee, Okla.; VALDA LUCAS, Woodward, Okla.; DONNA LUCKIE FLORA, Rosston, Okla.; WESLEY MALLORY, Alva, Okla.; LOUISE MASSEY, Kiowa, Kans. Second Row: GLENDA McCULLA, Coldwater, Kans.; ROY J. McDANIEL, Woodward, Okla.; DONICE McINTIRE, Byron, Okla.; ANN CAROLINE McKITRICK; Alva, Okla.; ALDEN MILLER, Manchester, Okla. eB % a Third Row: ELAINE MOORE, Alva, Okla.; ZONA MORELAND, Alva, Okla.; CLIFFORD MORRISON, Carmen, Okla.; MILTON NEUSCHWANDER, Hawthorne, Calif.; WALTER RAY NEWCOMB, Tangier, Okla. Fourth Row: BILL NIGHSWONGER, Alva, Okla.; JAMES NIGHSWONGER, Alva, Okla.; CHESTER MERLE NICKELSON, Freedom, Okla.; THOMAS E. PAGE, Pond Creek, Okla.; JOE V. PARRIS, Gadsden, Ala. } ; 7, ie ¥ x | l j . ‘ - See nN ‘ 4 SO | J. i Ane fa. rn ae et ae, | First Row: GAIL DEAN PARSONS, Alva, Okla.; HENRY PARSONS, Alva, Okla.; WANDA PEACH, Mooreland, Okla.; HELEN LOUISE PETERMAN, Alva, Okla.; MARGARET PETERMAN, Alva, Okla. Second Row: ALBERTA PULLAN, Aline, Okla.; DONALD RAPP, Mutual, Okla.; DOROTHY LE RAUH, Alva, Okla.; BILL RAY, Rosston, Okla.; DARREL D. RAY, Rosston, Okla. ae ™ tee aime i ee OK 2 OS rd NORTHWESTERN STATE COLLEGE ep 7 ALVA, OKLAHOMA | ? C1se 48 Third Row: PAUL D. REID, Laverne, Okla.; CURTIS RIGGENBACH, Alva, Okla.; DENNIS ROUNTREE, Fairview, Okla.; ARLENE ROUTH, Woodward, Okla.; LYLE E. SCHONLAU, Rosston, Okla. Fourth Row: BETTY SHELINBARGER, Woodward, Okla.; ORPHA SHELINBARGER, Alva, Okla.; ERNESTINE SHIRM, Supply, Okla.; JACK R. SHOCKLEY, Carmen, Okla.; VIRGIL SIMMERING, Garber, Okla. First Row: DON SIMMONS, Cherokee, Okla.; FRANKIE SMITH, Alva, Okla.; JOHN SOMERHALDER, Burlington, Okla.; BILLIE B. STEVENS, Aline, Okla.; ROBERT DEAN STOCKING, Woodward, Okla. Second Row: MARY BETH STRUTTON, Alva, Okla.; NEIL STRUTTON, Cherokee, Okla.; DONALD THIEME, Bur- lington, Okla.; EDWIN R. THIEME, Burlington, Okla.; JIM TILFORD, Woodward, Okla. ss ye i ia a Third Row: IMOGENE TIPPON, Fairview, Okla.; BILL TOTTON, Medford, Okla.; WAYNE TUCKER, Alva, Okla.; SCOTT TUXHORN, Helena, Okla.; LARRY UNRUH, Alva, Okla. Fourth Row: NORMA DEANE VANDERSLICE, Waynoka, Okla.; HELEN A. VANZANT, Alva, Okla.; LELAND VOSBURGH, Alva, Okla.; MARVIN WARD, Garber, Okla.; CAMPBELL WARREN, Attica, Kans. ei tees A Sis, 3S v.} a First Row: BILL WELCH, Alva, Okla.; WILMA JEAN WERT, Alva, Okla.; PAT WHITMER, Turpin, Okla.; HUBERT G. WIERSIG, Alva, Okla.; CHARLES WILLIAMS, JR.; Ringwood, Okla. Second Row: ELLA JEAN WILLIAMS, Belva, Okla.; LEROY L. WILLIAMS, Belva, Okla.; MURIEL WILSON, Alva, Okla.; PHYLLIS WILSON, Alva, Okla. Special Students GLENDA BREFORD, Alva, Okla.; PENN S. CHAMBERS, Kiowa, Kans.; LOUIS A. McGEE, Alva, Okla. eet The ACTIVITIES YEARBOOK QUEEN ATTENDANTS RANGER QUEEN ATTENDANTS W. F. DEUSINGER Instrumental Music LARRY LAMBE Piano RUTH GENUIT Vocal Music NORTHWESTERN MUSIC STAFF Sa who wish to make some phase of music a career will find at Northwester n every facility for successful preparation and an atmosphere and surroundings which make for happy and serious music study. The Music Department also provides ample opportunity for young men and women who wish to participate in music for their own personal pleasure and the development of character, personality and culture. Member- ship in various instrumental and vocal or- ganizations such as, Chorus, Band, Girls Trio, Ranger Male Quartet, The Ranger Trum- peteers, The Saxophone Quartet, and other groups is available to all students who are interested. Music in all classifications—secular, sacred, popular—easy and difficult, provides an in- spiring musical experience under the direc- tion of an expert and experienced music faculty. The Music Department invites fifty new music majors to enter its rolls in the coming semester. Music directors, instrumental and vocal, are among the best paid teachers in the profession. The supply is terrifically short. We will give you the training and experience and place you in a good position upon graduation. In the near future the Music Department hopes to be settled in its new quarters in the Fine Arts Building now in process of com- pletion. When new equipment such as pianos, band instruments, phono graph, music re- corder, records, and scores are provided stu- dents in this section of the state will have every modern, up-to-date facility for the most complete and effective training. Come to Northwestern for the best in music!!! JERRY HENDRICKS “Tops in Twirling” SHIRLEY BRALY “Northwestern Ranger Band Drum Major” Vincent Laudick, Imogene Tippin, Donald Rapp, Roy Kramp RANGER BAND TWIRLERS — 1948 Jerry Hendricks, Margaret Engel, Shirley Braly, Drum Major, Jean Jackson, Grace Rocque “THE RANGER TRUMPETEERS” Johnny Bealmear, Wesley Mallory, Dean George Marjorie Geist, Accompanist “RANGER SAXOPHONE QUARTET” Back Row: Fuson, Bill; Shockley, Jack; Whitcomb, Wayne; Raney, Herbert; Engelman, Clarence; Gerten, Harlan; McElhiney, David; Hood, James; Johnson, Paul; Wilson, Charles. Fifth Row: Kenney, Don; Lucas, Evan; Yoeman, Christine; Wilson, Phyllis; Whitmer, Patsy; George, Dean; Gardner, J. T. Fourth Row: Patton, La Verne; Vanderslice, Norma Dean; Hinton, Barbara; Wilson, Vesta; Bouton, Reta; Braly, Shirley; Whitcomb, Helen; Finch, Roy. Third Row: Wright, Vera; Haines, Mary Lou; Schupbach, Shirley; Woodard, Eva; Goucher, Barbara; Goeken, Marie. Second Row: Benefiel, Margaret; Whitley, Faye Madalyne; Wright, Donna; Wright, Phyllis; Barton, Dorothy; Hutchison, Verna Lee; Russell, Dell; Johnson, Martha Lu; Johnson, Marjorie; McCulla, Glenda; Strutton, Mary. First Row: Geist, Marjorie—Pianist; Genuit, Ruth—Director. THE A CAPPELLA CHOIR Ix JULY of 1902 the Board of Regents of Normal Schools authorized the creation of a separate department of music at Northwestern, but it was not until 1928 that the A Cappella Choir was organized. The Choir has grown to be one of the noted musical organizations of Oklahoma and southern Kansas. It is the lead- ing musical organization on campus at the pres- ent time and is in great demand in Alva and its surrounding territory. During the recent war it was necessary to disband the Choir for three years because of the lack of male students on campus. However, the girls of Northwestern carried on in tradi- tional form and organized a Girls’ Glee Club which gained equal recognition to the A Cap- pella Choir and continued the annual tours as well as concerts over the district. Last year, 1947, the A Cappella Choir re- sumed its place on campus and in Northwest Oklahoma. The music from the opera “‘Carmen” and excerpts from the oratorio “The Messiah” were featured. The program for 1948 included numerous appearances in and around Alva the first semester. During the second semester, in addition to the annual tour, the Choir assisted the Women’s Physical Education Department in the presentation of an Easter Pageant and Dance Program, and produced the Light Opera, “Chimes of Normandy.” OFFICERS President - - - Secretary - - = Treasurer - - Wardrobe Master - Librarian - = - - HERBERT RANEY - VESTA WILSON - HARLAN GERTEN - - J. T. GARDNER MARTHA LU JOHNSON MARJORIE GEIST MARY LOU HAINES DELL RUSSELL Northwestern State College is fortunate this year to have two girls’ trios that perform for civic organizations and school functions as well as assist on the tour programs of the choir. The trios are selected from volunteers at the beginning of each term and are open to all students. PHYLLIS WRIGHT ORPHA HERRICK THELMA ARNOLD The Ranger Male Quartet is a popular ensemble in Northwestern Oklahoma and Kansas, performing frequently at innumerable functions for school, com- munity and district in a highly professional manner. Barber Shop harmony is their specialty. The Quartet is organized at the beginning of the term and selected from volunteer singers. This year’s mem- bership is: J. T. Gardner, David McElhiney, James Hood, Bill Fuson. CASTLE CLUB this year, Northwestern began again to feel the spark which comes with music and the dance. One of the outstanding college dance aggregations in this part of the country, the Castle Club was in demand for all student dances and by the social organizations on the campus. Wirn THE reappearance of the Castle Club Orchestra on the campus | | | The orchestra is fast becoming legendary in the history of North- western, dating back to 1939 when it was organized by Rex Benedict and named in honor of the castle on the hill. The boys in the band point with pride to the fact that three of the members made the honor roll this year. Trumpets—Jack Parker, John Bealmear Saxophones—Vincent Laudick, Don Rapp (Not in picture—Jimmy Tilford, Roy Kramp) Trombone—Bill Williams Rhythm Section—Glenn Holden, Paul Laudick, Dick Ebersole Rex Benedict—Maestro Top Row: Greta Jones, Pat Whitmer, Mr. Larry Lambe, Dell Russell, Wesley Mallory, Marjorie Geist. Middle Row: Naomi Faye McAlister, Madalyne Whitley, Martha Lu Johnson, Paul Nighswonger, Marie Goeken, Donice McIntire. Front Row: Shirley Braly, Glenn Holden, Phyllis Wilson, Naomi Hyde, Margaret Benefiel. MacDOWELL MUSIC CLUB The MacDowell Music Club was organized in 1930 by Mrs. Lois Binkley. It is com- posed of the piano students of the music department of Northwestern State College. The purposes of the club, which is named after the great American composer, are to promote the program of good music in the school and the community, to acquaint its membership with the less known phases of music, and to gain an appreciation of the great masters through an illustrated study of their lives and works. Meetings of the club are held regularly every two weeks. At these meetings various phases of a musical nature are presented and discussed. OFFICERS President __.._- GLENN HOLDEN Sec’y -Treasurer. PHYLLIS WILSON SDONSOtee se LARRY LAMBE Back Row: Ernst, Arnold, Wilson, Whitmer, Jones. : Front Row: Downs, Herrick, Geist, Yeoman, Manske. f Not pictured: Henry, Carol Smith, Muriel Wilson, Vesta Wilson, Phyllis Wright, Benefiel. THETA PHI BETA Theta Phi Beta sorority first appeared on the Northwestern campus to take her place among the honorary Greek organizations in November, 1939. At that time a group of fourteen girls banded together for the purpose of increasing the appreciation of music. The big events of this year include a Founders’ Day dinner, a Christmas party, and a spring Celesta Formal. The sorority went to Oklahoma City to see the stage play Okla- homa! in February. Reservations had been made for the Oklahoma City playing of Romeo and Juliet, but the performance was cancelled. The Thetas seek to advance and improve music appreciation on the campus. All musical programs are actively supported by the sorority, and they, themselves, give at least one musical program during the year. OFFICERS President _. EMV MARJORIE GEIST Vice-president _.-- ORPHA HERRICK pecretary =. eV ESTASWILLSOON Treasurer _.__ _- CHRISTINE YEOMAN Historias eee PHYLLIS WRIGHT SPONSORS MISS BENNIE HENRY MISS WILMA ERNST err —“—=“‘“‘“‘“‘“‘“‘“‘“‘“(‘i‘“‘ i iw s;‘ Back Row: Gardner, Hood, Raney, Kramp, Bealmear, Lambe. Middle Row: Page, Benefiel, Diacon, Ebersole, McElhiney, Benedict. Front Row: Prof. Deusinger, Laudick, Holden, Allen. CHI BETA NU Chi Beta Nu, music fraternity of Northwestern, was reactivated at the beginning of the first semester of this school year. The fraternity, sponsored by Professor W. F. Deusinger, head of the music department and director of the Ranger Band, was organ- ized for the purpose of fostering a deeper appreciation of music by bringing a high grade of musical talent to the campus. Chi Beta Nu has its social side also. The highlight of each year is the Christmas party. Tradition was followed this year when, at Christmas time, the fraternity entertained their dates and guests with a festive cabin party com- plete with yule logs and mistletoe. To older members of the organization the Christmas party this season struck the chord of memory of other parties in the years when the fraternity was young. Organized in the fall of 1938 the fraternity was sponsored by Professor Deusinger, with Mack Hiatt Jr. serving as the first president. OFFICERS Bresiden tmmee ieee GLENN HOLDEN Mice-presidenta sas eee. JIM DIACON Secreta LV ges Soe. VINCENT LAUDICK FLreaSUrerg = = eu ae, LELAND ALLEN SEE ERE OTE Second Roy Front Row: : TOAD PAD Elcom LUELLA HARZMAN ; Hanson, Mir. ee’ Campbell, Math � VOwn rnst, Genuit, pee McNeely, cefull, Kappa Delta Pi, a national honorary society in education, was founded in 1911 at the University of Illinois. The society was an outgrowth of the eagerness of members of the University Education Club to promote a closer bond among students of Education as a science, and to enter into more inti- mate fellowship with those dedicated to the cause of teaching as a profes- sion. Delta Eta Chapter was established on this campus on January 11, 1936. Members are selected from the Junior and Senior classes, the fifteen per cent ranking highest in scholarship being eligible. Consideration is also given to the contribution by them to the college activities. The members from among the present Junior and Senior classes are: Thelma Fern Arnold, Marine Downs, Marjorie Geist, Mrs. Pearl Hanson, Mrs. Orpha Herrick, Marjorie Johnson, Patricia Mathes, Mary Lou Mc- Neely, Howard Parr, Patsy Peters, J. C. Sanders, Maurice Shields, Daniel Shorter, Victor Wilmouth, and Christine Yeoman. OFFICERS President LUELLA HARZMAN Vice-President BESS CHAPPELL Secretary eee ANNETTE PARKER Treasurer HAROLD HUNEKE Corresponding Sec’y BETTY REMMELE Counselor WILMA A. ERNST Reporter-Historian WENONA EASTERLY Back Row: Dr. Morris, Gerten, Stinson, Subera, Peck, Lee. Front Row: Manske, Rameriz, Shorter, Nickelson, Hendricks, Miss DuVall. In 1938 the Northwestern chapter of Future Teachers of America was established. This is an organization sponsored by the National Education Association to foster a professional spirit among those who plan to become teachers. All students above average in scholarship are eligible. The activities during this school year have been lectures by the out- standing educators of the Northwestern section of the country. For entertainment a Christmas party was sponsored and special music was furnished by the students. The regular meeting period was the fourth Thursday of each month. Alpha Psi Omega, National Honorary Dramatic Fraternity, is the society for those who have done outstanding work in the field of Dramatics. Because of the strict requirements for mem- bership in this organization few students may become members before their senior year; therefore, it is impossible to maintain an active chapter on the Northwestern State College campus. Gamma Rho cast or chapter has been on the campus for six- teen years. Members are vitally interested in the organization, and they maintain an active interest even though the chapter cannot have regular meetings. Membership in Alpha Psi Omega will always be the goal of every industrious member of Little Theatre. CeATSsh HERBERT WRIGHT Cast Director MARJORINVJOHNSON oe Worthy Playwright MARVIN: STILES (2 eee Business Manager THELMA ARNOLD 2 eee Member FACULTY SPONSOR... MRS. MAUDE A. DRAKE BINGHAM ALPHA Psl OMEGA LITTLE THEATRE The students on the campus with boundless, well directed interest and activity .. . Who are they? The members of Little Theatre, of course. The Little Theatre members who honestly believe that “The Play IS the Thing” are sponsored by Mrs. Maud A. Drake Bingham who is well known throughout the entire state for her ability as a director of drama. To these members the “play” is not merely the finished production as presented to an enthusiastic audience; instead, it is the collec- tion of properties; the grease paint; the costumes; the publicity and all the other unpre- tentious but vitally important elements that make the final production a success. This organization scored a success with the presentation of O’Neill’s Pulitzer prize winning play, “Ah Wilderness!” A two-night stand for this production proved to be suc- cessful in all respects. The Social Highlight of the year was the Valentine Costume Party held in the Rain- bow Room of Pangburn’s Cafe. At this party all Little Theatre members demonstrated that they could have fun even in the midst of their spring production. OFFICERS President - = - - - MARVIN STITES Vice-President - - - - - JIM DIACON Secretary - - - MARTHA LU JOHNSON Treasurer - - - - PHYLLIS WRIGHT LITTLE THEATRE PRODUCING THE BARRETTS OF WIMPOLE STREET In the production of The Barretts of Wimpole Street Little Theatre ventured into the realm of Hollywood costumes. Authentic antique furniture was obtained, and period curtains of raw silk. Best of all the bed cover was an exact copy of Elizabeth Barrett’s own coverpede. The Barretts played to two packed houses: One night to the home audience and one to the High School Seniors of Northwestern Oklahoma and Southwestern Kansas on the campus for Senior Day. The cast of characters were: Dr. Chambers, Don Cook; Elizabeth Moulton-Barrett, Roberta Van Pelt; Wilson, Polly Fellers; Henrietta Moulton-Barrett, Phyllis Fischer; Arabel Moulton-Barrett, Dorothy Ann Hoch; Octavius Moulton-Barrett, Don E. Kenney; Septimys Moulton-Barrett, Charles Torrance; Alfred Moulton- Barrett, Richard Bradley; Henry Moulton-Barrett, Dick Ebersole; George Moulton-Barrett, Duane Barnett; Edward Moulton-Barrett, Don Nicholas; Bella Hedley, Lee Powers; Henry Bevan, Herbert Wright; Robert Browning, Jim Diacon; Dr. Ford-Waterlow, Richard Bradley; Capt. Surtees Cook, Lee Tebow. GO Yl 2� SAIS, oS sme i First Row: Phyllis Brunstetter, Orpha Herrick, Doris Heaton, Christine Hohweiler, Ruth Stinson, Paula Bear, Beulah Sprague, Virginia Coles, Naomi Faye McAlister. Second Row: Luella C. Jurrens, sponsor; Donice McIntire, Ella Jean Williams, Naomi Jean Hyde, Zelma Brown, Juanita Parr, Lois Shafer, Velma Cantrell, Glenda Mc- Cuila: Third Row: Marjorie Withgott, Barbara Jo Hinton, Norma Deane Vanderslice, Florene Pekrul, treasurer; Nettie McNally, president; Ruby June Troutt, secretary; Irene Withgott, Deloris Orton, Mrs. Dail, sponsor. HOME ECONOMICS CLUB The N.S. C. Chapter of Future Homemakers of Oklahoma was organ- ized, September 14, 19837. The membership numbered twenty-five members during 1947-1948. The theme chosen for the year was “Choosing a Career” and many interesting and worthwhile programs built around this theme were pre- sented. These programs consisted of demonstrations, lectures, and other novelty programs. Club activities for the year include a Christmas party and a May Day breakfast in honor of the senior members of the organization. The project selected for the year was presenting a gift and food basket to the needy at Christmas. The members attended the State Rally of Future Homemakers held in March at Oklahoma City. WK Zi ca) on ec = NORTHWESTERN STATE COLLEGE YOUNG DEMOCRATS The purposes of the Young Democrats are: “To expound and dissemi- nate the principles of Democracy ; to perfect a closer relationship and foster | a more concentrated spirit of true fellowship among the Young Democrats of Oklahoma; and to teach the young citizens of the State of Oklahoma the principles of the Democratic Party.” With these ideas in mind the Northwestern State College Chapter was reactivated in 1946 after being inactive during the war. Through the ef- forts of Earnest Lord, who was chosen to head the revitalized chapter, and other young political enthusiasts 113 members were gained the first year and the organization was unanimously recognized as the largest and most active on the campus. Its dances and social functions, basketball team and services to the school were well known. | G. Stanley Brown was elected presidert for the year of 1947 and the young colossus grew to 289 members, a number equal to almost half the enrollment of the college. This group is exceeded in size only by the chap- ter at the University of Oklahoma. At the McAlester Convention in 1948, the Northwestern Chapter was instrumental in seating Wayne Quinlan, a former Northwestern student, as president of the state organization. The basketball team, which the organization outfitted in new uni- forms, played and was recognized in the independent circles in Oklahoma. The officers elected for 1948 are: President—Bud Knight; Vice-Presi- dent—Valda Rae Lucas; Secretary—Cecil D. Conaway; Treasurer—Dick Ebersole; Reporter—George T. O’Fallon; Parliamentarian—Viva Dieke- man. This group is united in an effort to make an even greater and more active organization on the campus in the future. 8th District Credentials Com- res(den aassen ed Reporter; June Dale, Secre- wkey, Meet Nelson Haley, : H Front Row: Rosella Ha feapronnl mitteeman; G. Stan ee rer; Earnest Lord, 8th District C : Treasu ord, Back Row: Etvepach:, Bill Overstreet, 8th District Secretary ; sor. hairman; Clinton Jirasek, Dr. Frank Wadley, spon- RANGER VETS The Ranger Vets organization came into being at the beginning of the second semester of the 47-48 school year. A large group of Veterans were present at the initial meeting to successfully launch this newest campus activity. It is now a well-established campus organization. Briefly, the pur- poses behind this latest addition were: (A) Comradeship of all Wo rld War II Veterans on the campus; (B) To work through the Veterans Counselor’s office and the Veterans Administration on behalf of all the Veterans at- tending N.S.C., (C) To settle minor misunderstandings before they grow into major problems, (D) To provide one specific method of getting perti- nent information to the Vets as a body, (E) To exchange ideas and news with other college veteran groups, (F) To boost their school. The problem committee constitutes the heart of this group. They rep- resent the student veteran and aid him in every way possible. It is the Ranger Vets firm belief that this organization was organized for a worth- while purpose, and that it will be of great service to both the student vet- eran and the school in the future. OFFICERS REX MILLER—President NELSON HALEY—Vice-President NORVAL ADAMS—Secretary CECIL DEAN CONAWA Y—Reporter HERBERT RANEY—Segt.-at-Arms NOBLE HANSON—Sponsor HAROLD HUNEKE—Sponsor First Row: Brown, Miller, Frazier, Haley, C Back Row: Downum O pales � Overstreet, : | Not Pictured: Norval aie Raney, Huneke, Benedict, Hanson. onaway. ee Cuma The Student Christian Association is an international, interdenomina- tional organization whose purpose is to aid the students to live more fully | —socially, intellectually, and spiritually. All organizations have their dis- tinct phases of work; it is the S. C. A. which upholds the Christian stan- dards on the campus. The student Christian Association was organized on this campus in i the fall of 1946 when the Y. W. C. A. and the Y. M. C. A. consolidated to | form one group. The organization meets the first and third Wednesday evenings of each month at 7:00 p. m. i Each year the S. C. A. attempts to sponsor a Religious Emphasis Week at Northwestern. In February the 8S. C. A. brought to the campus Charles Johnson, who gave an illustrated lecture of his experiences as a delegate to the International Christian Youth Conference at Oslo, Norway. “There is a destiny that makes us brothers. None goes the way alone —what goes out into the lives of others comes back into our own.” Back Row: Margaret Benefiel, E. Earl Gerber, Max Bradley, Harold Huneke, Sponsor; Marjorie Geist. Second Row: Betty Réemmele, Sponsor; Greta Jones, Elaine Moore, Chris- tine Yeoman. SING Ee AS First Row: J. C. Sanders, Secretary-treasurer; Thelma Arnold, President; Dean George, Vice-President; Deloris Orton. : i Back Row (left to right): David McElhiney, Mildred Guin, Leroy Williams, Robert Lehr, Rosalie Henderson, Jim Hood, Deloris Cash. Middle Row: Harlen Gerten, Professor D. W. Pierce, Marie Goeken, J. C. Sanders, Geral- dine Gilley, Mr. Herndon McCrary, Barbara Goucher. Front Row: Earl Gerber, Glenn Downs, Oleta Manske, Marine Downs, Orpha Herrick, Cecil Page, Mary Strutton. BAPTIST STUDENT UNION The Baptist Student Union is an organization on the campus designed to link the school to the church. Its organization was begun in 1934 on Northwestern’s campus. It is active in church activities and noon watch on the campus. It is the organization which includes Sunday School, Bap- tist Training Union and Y. W. A. The highlight of the year’s activities is the annual spring banquet—held this year on April 13th. OFFICERS President - - - - MARINE DOWNS First Vice-President - - RUTH STINSON 2nd Vice-President - - QLETA MANSKE 3rd Vice-President - - EARL GERBER Secretary-Treasurer - - GLENN DOWNS B.T.U. Representative - J.C. SANDERS Sunday School Rep. - - MURIEL WILSON Y.W.A. Rep. - - - MARY STRUTTON Faculty Advisor - - PROF. D. W. PIERCE Church Sponsor, MR. HERNDON McCRARY Ul I: a oe ae oi PKI (ies ey a9 THE NORTHWESTERN STATE COLLEGE CHAPTER OF THE WESLEY FOUNDATION A National Student organization sponsored by the Methodist Church with chapters in State Colleges and Universities. The Campus Committee of the Northwestern Chapter is composed of Professor Harold Huneke, Chairman; Professor John N. Cameron, Mrs. Charles Wood, Kenneth Baker, Rebecca Lehr and Rev. Percy W. Beck. Activities consist of: A Sunday School Class at the First Methodist Church, with an enrollment of 85 students, a Sunday Evening meeting for discussion and fellowship, and several social events during the year. The Foundation Choir has been a major activity of the 1947-48 school year. They provide special music for the regular church services at the First Methodist Church, Alva. The Officers of the Wesley Foundation Council are: President - - - - - - KENNETH BAKER Vice-President - - - - MARJORIE GEIST Program Chairman - - - PHYLLIS DAVIS Secretary - - - - - - - HERB RANEY Treasurer - - - - - WALTER LEAGUE Sponsor - - - - PROF. HAROLD HUNEKE | | is Left to Right: John Terrell, Sales Manager; Ralph Cornelius, Business Man- ager; Barbara Breford, Class Editor; Oleta Manske, Assistant Editor; Jack Tilley, Sports Editor; Del Furrow, Editor; George O’Fallon, Feature Editor; Wilma Jean Wert, Social Editor; Jack Brown, Artist. RANGER STAFF To you—the students and faculty of Northwestern State College—we, the Ranger Staff, present the 1948 Ranger as a permanent record of North- western’s Fiftieth Anniversary. Any commendation which might be given for the work of the staff should go first to Ralph Cornelius, who as chairman of the Publications Board, started the ball rolling that brought this book back to life after a lapse of six years. Ralph resigned his original position to become Business Manager of the staff. The editor takes this opportunity to express his thanks to the very fine staff, to Hal Owen, photographer, and to Paul Bennett and the Semco Color Press. The 1948 Ranger Staff does not begrudge the hours it spent on this book and we hope you like it. «cs _f ont _m NORTHWESTERN NEWS In a record-breaking year of feats and innovations, the NORTHWESTERN NEWS has carefully and promptly recorded the events of another school year. Where’s the dictionary? Get me some flash bulbs! How do you spell Percefull? So goes the conversation in the Journalism Workshop while preparations for an- other paper are under way. Betty Beasley, editor, assisted by Barbara Bretord as managing editor, and Loren Smith as business man- ager, launched the first issues. Advertising was han- dled by John Goodman and Billy Sage. Robert Haddi- can and Leroy Eckels served as sports writers while Wilma Jean Wert acted as society editor. G. T. O’Fal- lon was the feature editor and Valda Lucas was feature writer. To complete the staff columnists and reporters were Darreil Ray, Cecil Conaway, Mrs. Calhoun, Evan Kent Lucas, Jane Spaulding, Fred Deusinger, and Dorothy Paige. With the graduation of Betty Beasley at mid-year, George O’Fallon and Wilma Jean Wert took the leader- ship as co-editors. Rosalie Henderson acted as society editor, with Hadley Callison as business manager, Bob Kendrick as sports editor, Harold Johnson as advertis- ing layout man, and Sylvester Clifford and Joe Jordan as editorial writers. Additional reporters added to the staff were Lawrence Harriman, Harlan Gerten, William Highfill, and William Kendrick. Innovations included a liberal sprinkling of pictures, and the stepping up of the publication to a weekly the first semester, changed from a five to a six column paper published every other week during the second semester. Opportunities for students to explore and receive training in news writing, editing, advertising, public re- lations, photography, and the many fields of journalism as well as provide an incentive for creative writing are the goals of the Journalism Workshop. To report the news, cement campus organizations, and represent our college to the public, the Northwestern News has been appropriately called “Your College Friend.” First Row: Johnson, Wert, O’Fallon, Beasley, Henderson, Burling. Second Row: W. Kendrick, Warren, Mosshart, Harriman, Conaway. Third Row: Gerten, R. Kendrick, V. Lucas, Callison, Paige. Fourth Row: E. Lucas, Wenzel, Haddican, Ray, Mackie, instructor. 1947-48 PICTURE PARADE Lower Left: Registration day at Northwestern, Dean of the Faculty, COURTESY—NORTHWESTERN NEWS T. C. Carter enrolls two prospective teachers for advanced study. Upper Left: The Northwestern News enters prize-winning float in the Lower Center: Sophomore float expresses the theme of the annual GOLDEN JUBILEE Parade. HOMECOMING celebration for 1947. Upper Right: The News staff at work on the- GOLDEN JUBILEE Lower Right: Professor W. F. Deusinger leads the Ranger Band and edition. cheering section in jubilant celebration of the victory over Phillips. Upper Left: Hail to the Rangers! Happy students give basketball star, “Wes” Keeney a lift during the celebration of the victory over Phillips. Upper Center: Bailey VanZant scores a field goal in the game with Northeastern. The Rangers won by a large margin. Upper Right: Walter Johnson and Robert Sumpter fight for the ball in the last home game with Southwestern. The Rangers came from behind to win, 53 to 49. Lower Left: The basketball team and Coaches Dol- lins and Highfill line up for a “shot” during the Phillips victory celebration. Lower Center: Wesley Keeney goes high for the ball in the game with Oklahoma Baptists. The Rangers won an easy victory. Lower Right: Three Cheers for the Rangers! Cheer leaders lead students in voicing jubilation during e Phi = victo elebration. Back Row: J. C. Sanders, John V. Terrell, David Mackie, Sponsor; W. S. Vance, Sponsor. Front Row: June Smith, George O'Fallon, Chairman; Frances French, Bennie Henry (not pictured, Sponsor). PUBLICATIONS BOARD The Publications Board, governing body of the annual, is selected by the Student Council, but functions as a separate unit. It selects the editor and business manager of the annual and approves the staff. The Board aids in the promotion of sales and the actual work in forming the book. It is the sincere desire of the Board that this book should represent the spirit and the memories of Northwestern State College. ATHLETICS COACHING STAFF W. D. Newby—Director of Athletics, graduated from Friends University in 1924; he received his M.A. degree from the University of Michigan in 1935. He first served at this institution as coach of football and track during the years of 1927 to 1933. After a tenure at Tahlequah he returned to this institution as Director of Physical Training for the 92nd Cadet Training Detachment, Air Corps. He became Director of Athletics after the resumption of intercollegiate sports at Northwestern and has been holding this position ever since. Joe Dollins—Football Coach—graduated from Northwest- ern in 1930. He did graduate work at the University of Oklahoma in 1934. He returned to Northwestern in 1946 after serving in the service. He helped to renew football and baseball at Northwestern after a long lay off. The teams have made good showing on the field by their hustle and spirit which is displayed by the finest of Northwestern Athletes. Di ck Highfill—Basketball Coach—graduated from North- western in 1934. He came to this institution in the fall of 1946. His last year’s Ranger squad was ene of the most successful teams he has coached, winning 19 out of 26 and tying one, finally participating in the National A.A.U. Tournament in Denver. This year’s squad has had a rea- sonably successful season making extensive tours earlier in the season and made a fine showing. x ies Front Row: Lehr, Keeney, Ford, Jones, Troutt, Bear, Dollins, Sponsor. Second Row: Swoveland, Page, Highfill, Kimball, Brooks, Hoskins, Rountree, McGuire, M. William. Third Row: Parr, Fullerton, Tucker, Scherich, Simmering, Clark, Vetter, Robertson, Davison. Fourth Row: Ross, Reinke, Hall, Cunningham, Johnson, B. Sumpter, Stout, VanZant. Absent: Blue, Tilley, Kitchens, Parkhurst, Anderson, J. Hort, C. Smith, C. Sumpter. “N”’ CLUB The “N” Club, composed of Northwestern lettermen, was organized in the fall of 1937 for the raising of scholastic standards among Ranger athletes. oT Upholding good-fellowship and exerting a unified force, the club has proved a necessary cog in Northwestern’s Athletic Association. After completing a strict set of initiatory duties and being approved by the organization, athletes lettering in any of the Ranger sports are eligible for admittance to the club. For the last two years the ““N”’ Club has furnished all awards to letter- men. OFFICERS President - - - - WINFRED JONES Vice-President - - - - - BILL BEAR Secretary-Treasurer - - RAY TROUTT Aber tee: aaineinein IES a 3 a BE PPeB 48 MAN ae it 7g Sas : ae oe SiR a er ite : Back row standings éaak Highfill, freele Teer Gian: Hatkhiree Cuming nee Foltz, Gar ter, Simmering, C. Sumpter, L. Williams, Littlefield, Bear, McConnel, C. Smith, Coach Dollins. Middle Row: Rountree, Cofield, Henke, Reinke, Ford, Lawhorn, Lucas, Simmons, Lehr, Beatley, Ross, Kimball, B, Sumpter. Front Row: H. Johnson, Griffis, M. Williams, McFaden, Young, Burling, Highfill, McGuire, Thorn- hill, McDaniels, Barnes, Hoskins. Art Parkhurst Fullback Letterman ’46, ’47 s a g M. Williams Back Letterman ’46 ’47 Cunningham Back Letterman ’47 Tackle Ford Back Letterman 746 ’47 ge 1h Ml Giz Littlefield Tackle (cael Simmering Center Letterman 747 Davison End Letterman 741 742 746 ’47 VS AB @ 2 Swoveland Guard Letterman ’47 W. Johnson Letterman ’46 ’47 Cofield oe Back Rountree Letterman 747 Back Letterman ’47 ee oe Reinke Back Letterman ’47 Page ) Back ' Letterman ’47 : Highfill Back Letterman 747 as A fea Ross Tackle Letterman ’47 a foe a f Tucker Tackle - 4 Letterman ’47 § : Kimball ae see End B. Sumpter Letterman 46 747 End Letterman ’46 ’47 a x� C. Smith End Letterman 746 747 BC Mage“ le bali Hoskins Brooks a Kitchens Guard Guard B we Tackle Letterman ’47 Letterman ’47 Gam Letterman 741 746 ’47 Letterman ’41 ’42 ’47 Fe See. 38-3 FREES 5 y CMAMARIIAAGIA eee 0 OOEte: art! VanZant, Jones, Hall, Parr, Woodson, Tilley, Blue, B. Sumpter, Johnson, Lehr, Stout, Reinke, Nelson, Keeney, Cross. Coach Highfill Coach Dollins Ye LOYD STOUT A , Honorary Captain ; Letterman 742 43 ’47 ’48 rs vA BASKETBALL ur 42 °46 ’47 ’48 a Reinke Letterman ’43 ‘eagpeel eat ene = y, y) VanZant Letterman 46 ’47 ’48 47 °48 Lehr Letterman ’46 47 ae ott: Littlefield Squadman Sie may aay aay 7 ed ware VanZant Jones Robertson Letterman ’'46 ’47 Letterman ’47 Stout Letterman ’46 Outfielder Infielder Letterman ’47 Infielder Outfielder Keeney Johnson McGuire Tilley Letterman 46 '47 Letterman ’47 Letterman ’47 Letterman ’46 ’47 Infielder Catcher Outfielder Catcher Scherich Ford : Davison Letterman ’47 Letterman ’47 Letterman °46 ’47 Pitcher Pitcher Pitcher Northwestern’s 1948 Baseball Season started too late for the Annual’s deadline, but early indications are that Coach Joe Dollins’ nine will be in the running this year for the Oklahoma Collegiate Conference title. A large group of lettermen are reporting and other baseball talent is expected to bolster the nine. Taking on a full schedule last year the Rangers dropped two games to Oklahoma City University (5-12, 7-15); one game to Phillips University (6-12); one to St. John’s College (3-12); splitting with Southwestern College (3-11, 3-2); defeated Panhandle A. M. two g-mes (6-2, 14-10); dropped one to Southwestern Tech (7-11) and one to Central State (2-3). With another full schedule ahead the Rangers are hoping for a fine showing. BASEBALL oe | Top Row: John Anderson, Bill Fullerton | ) Second Row: Jack Hort, Dick Ebersole ee Third Row: James Buxton, Ray Harrick are Fourth Row: Coach Harold Huneke With the return of three lettermen, Coach Harold Huneke, is looking forward to a successful Ranger Tennis Team. This year will mark the first since the war that the Ra nger Tennis team has fully participated in Conference play with a complete schedule. i Last year Coach Huneke’s tennis team won 4 matches, lost 3, and tied 1. Two wins over Panhandle A. M.; one loss to Central State; one win and one tie with Tonkawa Junior College; two losses to Southwestern College, Winfield, Ks., and one win over St. John’s College, Winfield, Ks. TENNIS Back Row: Margaret Rader, Zelma Brown, Laverne Patton, Dorothea Paige, Ernestine Shirm, Ruth Stinson, Pat Whitmer. Second Row: Barbara Goucher, Arlene Rauh, Dorothy Barton, Louise Massey, Ella Jean Williams, Margaret Jirasek. Third Row: Lois Shafer, Eva Woodard, Margaret Engle, Mary Engle, Ima Tippin, Miss Inez Patterson. Fourth Row: Norma Dean Vanderslice, Vera Wright, Mary Lou McNeely, Ruby Troutt, Madalyne Whitley. Fifth Row: Lillian Alexander, Reta Bouton, Mary Bowles. Wig lk oe Women’s Athletic Association promotes physical efficiency, mental alertness, and good sportsmanship by building good recreational habits. W. A. A. was first organized on the campus February 14, 1936. The organization disbanded during the war and became active again during the fall semester of this year. The organization sponsors tournaments in both team sports and individual sports for any girl on the campus who wishes to participate. The new members have started the reorganization enthusiastically and plan to add other recreational activities to their schedule in the future. OFFICERS President -,°- - - - RETA BOUTON Vice-Pres. = S = - - ZELMA BROWN Secretary - = = = = MARY BOWLES Business Manager - - BARBARA GOUCHER Back Row: Margaret Rader, Billy Ann Eller, Martha Lu Johnson, Shirley Braly, Christina Hohweiler, Joan Caldwell, Lucerne Pinegar. Third Row: Elaine Moore. Mary Lou Haines, Greta Jones, Valda Rae Lucas, Loreen Randall, Virginia Coles, Deloris Orton. Second Row: Inez Patterson, sponsor; Vera Wright, Zona Moreland, Ernestine Shirm, Pat Whitmer, Velma Nickleson, Wanda Peach. Front Row: Estella Crouse, Phyllis Schmitt, Joan Dunning, Nettie McNalley, Barbara Breford, Lou Johnson, Naomi Faye McAlister. The “Zippers” are a pep organization who co-operate with their brothers, the Wranglers in creating school pep and enthusiasm. The Zippers have given their support to the teams by attending all home football and basketball games. They are willing to give their support in all college activities whenever needed. A jean party was held in the Ranger Room at the close of the first semester to recruit new Zippers and zip some “zip” into the members. The party was very successful. The Zippers aim to make the all-girls party an annual affair. The Wranglers and Zippers had a joint party at Pangburn’s Cafe this spring, with music furnished by twelve name bands. Highlighting the activities of the year is the annual spring formal. It is looked forward to by all the girls. OFFICERS President - - - - - NETTIE McNALLY Vice-Pres. eee i ee JOAN DUNNING Secretary - - - - BARBARA BREFORD Treasurer = =) = PHYLLIS SCHMITT Yell Leaders—ESTELLA CROUSE, NAOMI FAYE McALISTER, and LOU JOHNSON Back Row: Jack Parr, Wendell Lewis, Fred Deusinger, Robert Wharton, Richard Bradley, Richard Ebersole, Merle Glasgow, Gerald McWilliams. Second Row: Paul Outhier, Chester Nicholson, Howard Nixon, George Tate, Max Libby, William Young, Harlan Gerten, Don Rieppe. Front Row: Joe Ramirez, Don Kenney, Johnnie Goodman, Lupe Sanchez, Dave Mc- Elhiney, Jay Murrison, Leo Eck. Absent—Don Rieman, Marvin Stites. WRANGLERS The Wrangler Pep Organization was activated in 1934 for the purpose of encouraging pep on the campus of Northwestern State College. This organization selects its members. Before a pledge becomes a full fledged Wrangler, he must go through a “Pledge Week” and a final initiation. It is during this period that the College Joe proves that he is worthy of becoming a Wrangler because he must learn to take as well as to give. If you hear “Pledge, bend over and touch the ankles” or “Meat,” you’ll know that the Wranglers are at work with their paddles during pledge week. Wednesday is “Wrangler Day” and each member is easily identified by the red jacket, red tie, and black shirt. The organization has two formal dances and one informal] party—the latter with their sister organization, the Zippers. The Sweetheart Formal is held in the fall and the Annual Spring Formal in May. The Spring Formal is usually the “dance of the year.” Many of the former students who were in Wranglers try to attend the Spring Formal because this enahles them to see some of their old buddies. There is a great feeling of friendship and cooperation in the organization and it is because of this friendly and cooperative spirit that no task is too difficult for the Wranglers. They are always ready to lend a helping hand. They are very active during the homecoming celebration —serving as guides, ushers, and always enter a float in the homecoming parade. The club goes on one football and one basketball trip a year to encourage the team. At all home games they have the traditional paddle line during the half of the game. This is for the benefit of the members who arrive late at the games. “Once a Wrangler always a Wrangler.” OFFICERS President oa © © 6 6 © ao go LUPE SANCHEZ Vice-President Sg a a fe iy, =P JOHNNIE GOODMAN Secretary - - - - - - - - - DONALD KENNEY Treasurer oe 6 2.5 6978 see DAVID McELHINEY Sponsor - - - - - - PROF. CHARLES A. PARKER SQUARE DANCE CLUB Back Row: Inez Patterson, Sponsor; Herbert Bahm, Gordon Robertson, David McElhiney, President; Shirley Braly, Harold Rarrick, Beulah Sprague, Donald Brown, LaVerne Patton, Dick Shepard, Margaret Jirasek, Clinton Jirasek, Vera Wright, Jimmy Lambke, Margaret Engle, Paul Nighswonger, Karl Reinke, Evan Lucas, Paul Tidwell, Leland Allen, Gene Buchter. Front Row: Florene Pekrul, Zelma Brown, June Dale, Bebe Brown, Treasurer; Virginia Coles, Valda Lucas, Mary Engle, Lillian Alexander, Rozella Hawkey.. Square dancing is a popular co-recreational activity on the North- western campus. Two clubs were formed during the first semester to satisfy the requests for membership. The clubs presented several pro- grams for the student body in addition to the fun they had at their regular bi-monthly meeting. First Row: Aurice Huguley, Velma Nickelson, Sponsor; Phyllis Brunsteter, Oleta Manske, Treasurer, Second Row: Phyllis Wright. Third Row: Phyllis Davis, Secretary; Patsy Peters, President. Fourth Row: Phyllis Schmitt, Florene Pekrul. PAN - HELLENIC The Pan-Hellenic Association is formed by the four social sororities on the campus. Sigma Sigma Sigma, Delta Sigma Epsilon, Pi Kappa Sigma, and the Alpha Sigma Alpha. The purpose of the Pan-Hellenic Association is to unify the activities of Women’s Greek letter organizations. The four sororities are represented by the president, another initi- ated member and the sorority sponsors. Duties of this organization are to create friendship and good will among the sorori- ties, to sponsor formal rush week, to act as a clearing house for all sorority problems, and to aid the school in any way possible. MZ a. au CaFFMA NOLOGY SSR IR a ti Se Top Row: Frankie Smith Bradford, Marjorie Johnson, Betty Ann Johnson, Barbara Breford, Phyllis Stout Brunsteter, Lou Johnson, Virginia Hayward. Second Row: Estella Crouse, Alice Vida Gordy, Oleta Manske, Helen Campbell Williams, Dorothy Jean Crisp Leatherman, Orpha Ewert Herrick (not in picture). Teh Clee et, (SIUC Cat Pi Kappa Sigma was organized at Ypsilanti, Michigan, in 1894. Beta Chapter was installed at Northwestern State College in 1899 by Mrs. Alice Lundie. It was the first sorority on the campus, thus bearing prestige as being the oldest sorority of the present four. Pi Kappa Sigma’s purpose is to encourage high ideals, scholarship, and service to the college and the student body. The Pi Kappa sorority each year sponsors a full program of activities including the Founders’ Day Banquet, a Christmas Party, and a Candlelight Dinner Dance. The sorority now holds the scholastic cup for the second period of one year. OFFICERS President fa te fae OLETA MANSKE Vice-President ag ea ae ORPHA EWERT HERRICK Recording Secretary - - ORPHA EWERT HERRICK Corresponding Secretary - = = = ALICE GORDY Corresponding Editor - - - - ESTELLA CROUSE Treasurer - - - - - - - OLETA MANSKE Sergeant-at-Arms = - - MARJORIE JOHNSON Sponsors - -— - MATTIE LYDAY, AFTON BILBY y Es 7 ae Se ome be si Ses init eS First Row: Guin, Hyde, Fountain, Nickelson, Russell, Wright. Second Row: M. Petermann, H. Petermann, Haworth, Huguley, Wilson, Peach. Third Row: Smith, Lucas, Wilson, Jirasek, Haines, Benefiel. ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA Alpha Sigma Alpha, national education sorority, is affiliated with the Women’s Professional Pan-Hellenic Association. Its object is the | physical, spiritual, intellectual, moral, and social development of its mem- bers. Gamma Gamma chapter was installed at Northwestern on February 23, 1916. Its members stand for the highest and best in themselves and in the school. OFFICERS President a Cee VELMA NICKELSON Vice-Pres. = A= =e PHYLLIS NICOLA WRIGHT Secretary — = s = = = LOUISE FOUNTAIN Treasurer = = Se sl sh NAOMI JEAN HYDE Reporter - - - - - - - -=- DELL RUSSELL Sponsors - AURICE HUGULEY, PAULINE HAWORTH iH i % E: i itt EE Bul AHH thet! rn il si First Row: Pekrul, McNeely, Peters, Mathes, Bowles. Third Row: Strutton, Alexander, Moore, McCulla, Honer. Second Row: Goucher, Hullet, Rader, Jones. PIGMA SIGMA SIGMA Sigma Sigma Sigma was founded April 29, 1898, in Farmville, Virginia, and now has thirty-two active chapters. Xi chapter was installed at Northwestern State College December 1, 1915. Sigma Sigma Sigma is a professional group whose purpose is to emphasize college activities and scholarship as well as the social side of student life. Patsy Peters, president of Sigma Sigma Sigma, won the “Silver Seal” scholarship ring for scholastic achievement. Also the chapter will get to keep the scholastic cup for one year. The chapter has had a further honor of having all its members record a C average or better for the year. One of Sigma Sigma Sigma’s traditions is to elect a sweetheart from the young men on the campus. Our sweetheart for 1948 was Bryan Lee of Waynoka, Oklahoma. OFFICERS President ee eee Fe Pe) Oe PATSY PETERS Vice-Pres. - - - - - - MARY LOU McNEELY Secretary - - - - - - FLORENE PEKRUL Treasurer a) car) Fae ray, Se) PAT MATHES Corresponding Secretary - - - - MARY BOWLES Sponors - EDITH HIGGINBOTHAM, RUTH GENUIT - 2 i me | First Row: Ernst, Randall, Smith, Davis, Pinegar, Schmitt, McNally. Middle Row: Mires, Schaefer, French, Eller, Hinton, Arnoid, McAlister. Back Row: Couch, Moreland, Henderson, Hohweiler, Brower, Dunning, Kirkland, Crawford. DELTA SIGMA ESPILON Delta Sigma Epsilon was organized at Northwestern on April 4, 1916. It was founded at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, in 1914, which had formerly been the Shakespeare Club. Delta Chapter holds as its aim the development of well-rounded per- sonalities, an encouragement for high scholastic attainment among its members. Delta Sigma Epsilon each year sponsors a full program of activities, including the observance of Founders’ and Mothers’ Day. Christmas and birthday parties are always held each year for the honoring of the estab- lishment of the chapter. The Rose Formal party each year climaxes the year’s events. In addition, the chapter publishes the Student Directory each fall. OFFICERS President - - - - - - - PHYLLIS DAVIS Vice-President - - - - - ARLENE CRAWFORD Recording Secretary = t= @ = LUCERNE PINEGAR Corresponding Secretary SoS a Ma JUNE SMITH Treasurer m0 Rah le? ae tay es LOREEN RANDALL Chaplain - - - - - - - JHELMA ARNOLD Sponsors ae 2 ee MISS WILMA ERNST MISS KATHERINE MIRES DELTA SIGS Top Row, left to right: Stanley Brown, James Hickman, James Hood, Professor Kenneth Lewis, Sponsor; Ronald Nelson, Gerald Floyd, Alvin Covalt. Center Row: George Pfleider, James Parks, Gordon Robertson, Bryan Lee, Paul Tidwell, Herb Berry, Shelby Spaulding. Bottom Row: Bill Hendrie, Bill Gordon, Glenn Holden, John Terrell, Nelson Haley, Thomas Taylor, Herbert Bahm. SIGMA TAU GAMMA Sigma Tau Gamma was established here at Northwestern in the year of 1927 and was founded in the year 1920 as a national teachers college Fraternity and now has 23 chapters scattered over the United States. The purpose of the Sigma Tau Gamma is to secure closer companion- ship among its members and to develop high moral character and leader- ship. A regular Tuesday business meeting is held each week by the Sigma Tau Gamma. Wf ; OFFICERS FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER President - - - - GORDON ROBERTSON President - - - - - NELSON HALEY Vice-Pres. - - - - - NELSON HALEY Vice-Pres. - = = = = JOHN TERRELL Secretary - - -_ = « - BRYAN LEE Secretary - - - - - THOMAS TAYLOR Corresponding Sec. - - - JOHN TERRELL Corresponding Sec. - - - BILL HENDRIE Treasurer - - - - SHELBY SPAULDING Treasurer - - - - - - BILL GORDON Soga Reporter - - - - PAUL TIDWELL Soga Reporter - - - - GERALD FLOYD Historian - - - - - THOMAS TAYLOR Historian— Business Manager - - - WAYNE MILLER Business Manager - - - PAUL TIDWELL Chaplain a eS ALVIN COVALT Chaplain = ee GLENN HOLDEN President Vice-Pres. Sec. Treas. = OS Reporter Sergeant-at-Arms - - Chaplain Recorder Sponsor Front Row: Sanchez, Smalley, Cromwell, Murrison, McElhiney, Smith. Second Row: Brown, Reinke, Reiman, Shepard, Young, Mosshart. Third Row: Goodman, Lucas, Tate, Huneke, Bradley, McGlasson. DELTA TAU GAMMA The Delta Tau Gamma fraternity was organized on the Northwestern campus as an independent fraternal organization in 1938. It was founded by eleven Northwestern students for the purpose of improving the social and educational facilities and has strived to achieve the ultimate as a social organization. Delta Tau Gamma highlighting social event of the year was their sweetheart dinner-dance held at Pangburn’s cafe in honor of Miss Naomi McAlister, the Delta Tau Gamma Sweetheart. The Delta Tau fraternity hold weekly meetings to discuss social conditions on the campus and each month hold an informal dinner at Coffman’s Cafe. OFFICERS FIRST SEMESTER Sf See JAY MURRISON - ANDY WHEELER FRANK CROMWELL DAVID McELHINEY - MILES SMALLEY ROLLAND SMITH - - BOB McGLASSON - - ‘HAROLD HUNEKE President Vice-Pres. Secretary Treasurer Chaplain Sergeant-at-Arms - = 3 Reporter Rec. Sans SECOND SEMESTER - - DAVID McELHINEY DON BROWN BOB McGLASSON - = DICK SHEPARD - MILES SMALLEY KARL REINKE - = EVAN LUCAS 2 Hi natal HHA Atti : my ily! { if oe na ui = a a Peal both % ne iy 2 es = 3 a = 2 2 s ae 24 RAH Tit if ih i itty itt He i! tity Ha ae He ‘ Nene Dee AT SF Strategy Precision Pulchritude Ne fe oanre First Place Nice! Welcome ¢ HOLM ero Shotgun Veterans ee Runner-Up Old Timer NORTHWESTERN ALVA OFFICE 5 RARE RE WHE STATE COLLEGE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY Mustangs Yeah, Bob! Grads Zo, “ty Sead ; SIIGZ 7 Hg deagay? Ht hy I Ri i! errr ene , titihd i WHET UHHH HTL ii att Hy iH Hd HH HTH hit Mh i ny ii AHHH il ! et HEH fr casero areemipercecinigeaboresiy Ryans FRIENDS Our i Sehateh iets i Manager Yearbook Divi Nae i Te E. A. BREFORD MOTOR COMPANY Duickesales Services -——= S Tire Distributor Fourth Normal PHONE 801 Alva, Oklahoma For tne best im foods and meats visit your friendly —Ji E GROCETERIA FOOD STORE i PAUL SONS INTERNATIONAL SALES SERVICE Farm Implements — Trucks and Parts Phone 424 Alva, Oklahoma ich. ite W. W. STARR LUMBER co. COMPLETE BUILDERS SUPPLIES ALVA Burlington Dacoma Carmen Hopeton “Keep in tune with the times’ Come in and play a tune on a fine modern organ or piano. The finest in instruments and appliances featured at WOOD-APPLEMAN CO. 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WINDSHIELD When you drive into our station for a tankful of gaso- line, your car undergoes a quick safety inspection service... with no delay to you. HERE iS WHAT WE DO: 1 Check tires and Clean door window and Clean light bulbs check wiper blades headlights Examine radiator, hose, Clean fan belt, etc. Windshield COME IN TODAY! Doenge’s Service Station 532 NORMAL Alva, Okla. Phone 208 COLLEGE W-SCHDOK - MONFORT’S Grew up with Northwestern 55 Years of Service 1893-1948 MONFORT’S FIVE - STORES - IN - ONE Drugs — Gifts School Books Athletic Goods Fountain DIAMONDS WATCHES JEWELRY Home of Quality Since 1894 J. W. Monfort i} An Old Firm “UP TO DATE” in Alva “Your Friendly Purina Dealer’ W. B. JOHNSTON GRAIN CO., OF ALVA, OKLA. GRAIN - COAL - FEEDS - SEEDS Phone 142 5th and Santa Fe ALVA ROLLER MILLS MADE-RITE FEEDS — HONEY-BE FLOUR Cherokee, Okla. Alva, Okla. June Dale is sold on the latest coat fashioned by Betty Rose | while Naomi Faye McAlister, Hazel Buchter, Bebe Brown, and ) Virginia Coles examine the newest fashions handled by | E. W. TANNER CO., INC., serving N.S.C. Students since 1904. Meet the Gang at “COFFMAN’‘S CAFE” Alva’s Good Place to Eat En: Bs ae ee Hy : tas l. Bd Pee es ‘senged a. Across from the Campus THE FRIENDLY FUNERAL HOME A Beautiful, Helpful Service Stiles — Howerton Phone 195 24-Hour Invalid Service INS) SIAUIRDNE gets� CINDY 74s1ES “DEMOCRACY IN ACTION” Farmers’ Cooperative Association Alva, Ashley, Avard, Capron, Hopeton, Noel LEE DENNER and TOM DENNER Future Executive Vice-President and Sales Manager of the GOLDEN KRUST BAKERY Semper Nostrum Optimum Faciemus Brunsteter Motor Company PLYMOUTH and DODGE SALES and SERVICE Earl Brunsteter, Owner 427 Barnes Ave. ALVA, OKLAHOMA ALVA BODY FENDER WORKS Packard Sales Service Reo Trucks COMPLETE BODY REBUILDING PAINTING 24 Hour Wrecker Service 401 Barnes Phone 522 JOHN W. DEERE DEEP ROCK SERVICE STATION Gasoline - Oil - Tires - Accessories 502 Normal Phone 242 DOUBLE B GROCERY MARKET 618 Flynn Phone 118 TYREE’S STYLE MART FOR COLLEGE MEN Hart, Schaffner Marx Suits Florsheim Jarman Shoes Style Mart Suits Mallory Hats TYREE CLOTHIERS ee ALVA CHAMBER OF - COMMERCE 2 3 Leading Agricultural and Livestock County in Northwest Oklahoma Aerial View of Business District HOME OF NORTHWESTERN STATE COLLEGE — TL). Ieee COMPLIMENTS OF E. M. NEEDHAM Continental Oil Agent AUTOGRAPHS f iv Ibe! Mapas Af Let Art Aah Reine) HF 7.) ? aA Wy iy ,