Northwestern State University - Potpourri Yearbook (Natchitoches, LA)

Text from Pages 1 - 272 of the 1984 volume:

OTPOURRI 1984 NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY Natchitoches, Louisiana TABLE OF CONTENTS Opening 2 Administration 16 Honors 38 Events 64 Organizations 96 Greeks 150 Athletics 182 People 226 Closing 256 Prudhomme Hall on NSL ' s campus serves as the girls 1 dormitory and classrooms for the Louisiana School. IBICP J MM Old Natchitoches Central High School will become the new Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Art6. RENOVATIONS and AD0IT10NS This sign announces the beginning of renovations to once Natchitoches Central High School. Bossier Dorm houses the boys attending the Louisiana School. 2 Opening Governor David Treen speaks to NSU students while in town for the Grand Opening of the Louisiana School. 1 NSU nsu WELCOMES GOVERHOR TREEN jhe sign outside the Student Union welcomes Governor Treen Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts Northwestern State University was glad to welcome to its campus of educational environment the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts. With its unique combination of academic studies and instructions in the arts on one campus, the Louisiana School became the first public residential school for the gifted and talented high school juniors and seniors. This fall 207 juniors from all over the state of Louisiana started classes. Ac- cording to Linda Tabor, Administrative Director, the Louisiana School hoped to raise their enrollment to over 700 by 1986. The process by which the students were chosen for the Louisiana School was a very long and intricate one. All the juniors throughout the many high schools in Louisiana who were interested in the new school took an SAT test. From the scores, a top percentage were taken and those students were then given the Raven Identity Test for the Gifted and Talented. Four hundred students were chosen from the highest scores and brought through a series of interviews until the final 207 were chosen. Next year, 200 juniors will be selected and these 107 students will be the first senior class. Until completion of renovations to the old campus of Natchitoches Central High School, facilities were limited to Prudhomme and Bossier Halls. Classes were taught on the first floor of Prudhomme Hall while its second floor served as the girls dormitory. Bossier Hall was divided into a first floor cafeteria, a second floor recreational area, and the third floor boys dormitory. NSU ' s atmosphere allowed 207 of Louisiana ' s most accomplished high school students to attain the highest level of educational development of both academics and the fine arts. The students took a basic curriculum of college level courses. Along with these courses, 100 of the students took actual college courses in the areas of music, dance, art and theatre. In addition to this higher education in the fine arts, the students also had many other advantages academically that would normally not be seen in Loui- siana public schools. Five foreign languages were taught — French, Spanish, two levels of German, Latin, and an introduction to Russian. In the fall eight students were enrolled in the Russian class. Also among the ad- vanced curriculum was American History, instructed by a Doctor of Jurisprudence law, and a course in An- cient and Medieval History, instructed by a Doctor of European and American History. Each of the students excelled in at least one field of concentration. One drawback these students had was the lack of education they had received in public schools. Opening 3 Dorm Life at NSU Located on Northweatern ' a campus were f i «- dor- mitories: Louisiana Mall. Natchitoches Hall. Sabine Hall. Rapides Hall, and Varnado Hall. Louisiana and Sabine boused female students only. The all male dorm was Rapides and both male and female students lived in Yar- nadoand Natchitoches Halls. There were e eral people who lived in the dorm and provided their services to the residents. The main employee in the dorm v a the house director. The house director ' s duties were to make sure the dorm ran smoothly and intervene where and when necessary. An example of ilii would be when maintenance work needed to be done, the dorm residents reported such work to their director who in turn reported the work to housing authorities. Another person who aided the residents of the dorms was the resident assistant, RA. RA ' s listened to the student ' s problems and assisted the residents in handling the pressures of college life. The desk workers also gave assistance to the students in the form of information of residents who lived on campus. The greatest contributor to dorm life was the resident. A roommate, suitemate or next door neighbor could become a lifetime friend if one allowed it. But life in the dormitory was what each individual made of it. Students learned to make the best of each situation thev encountered. Hazel Evans, house director of Louisiana Hall. Students relax in Louisiana ' s lobby. Louisiana dormitory, a link between the old and the new. VM WkM91!OM W9 mm % Varnado Dormitory, the oldest housing on campus. Rapides, the newest male dorm. Students relax in one of the rooms in Varnado Hall. itudents gather for an in-dorm meeting in Sabine Hall. Opening 5 The City of Natchitoches The city of Natchitoches, Louisiana, surrounded North- western State University ' s campus. The city was unique in be- ing the oldest in the Louisiana Purchase. French and Spanish architecture was dominate in all aspects of Natchitoches. Quiet, narrow streets and tall oaks gave Natchitoches a homey atmosphere for the students of Northwestern. Natchitoches offered many opportunities for the NSU fami- ly. Plays produced by the local Natchitoches Theater group were performed at the Grand Ecore Ampitheater on the out- skirts of town. Many NSU faculty and students were involved in these productions. Two annual events held in Natchitoches were the Tour of the Homes and the Christmas Festival. Homes registered on the Historical Register were opened to the tourists from all areas of the United States. Visitors trav- eled from the corners of North America to attend the Christmas Festival held the first weekend in December. The citizens of Natchitoches supported the NSU Demons throughout the year. The citizens were friendly and cheered for the Demons at all athletic events. Pari of thf cotton mill that serves as an important part of Natchitoches ' s econr One of the many restored homes in Natchitoches located on Washingto Looking down the bluffs on Grand Ecore on the side of Red River. 6  |«niru5 The Williams home on Williams Avenue is just one of the examples of fine architecture in Natchitoches. Opening 7 The Watson Memorial Library The library at NSU held a great deal for the stu- dent. The volume of books found on its three floors offered a wide variety of subjects. The facility gave a good working atmosphere for study and research. The Louisiana Room on the third floor provided not only good exhibits but also manuscripts and books related to our state. Research material was also of- fered in the way of microfilm, microfiche, and an up-to-date serials section. The staff tried to keep the latest equipment and systems. If help was needed, the assistants were there to make it easier. As a part of our university, our library assisted in aiding all of NSU ' s students. Students used the dictionary as a study aid in the Memorial Library. Students used the card catalog. 8 Opening Students used the magazine index to research One student studied in the research room of Watson Library. An NSU student worked hard during the semester. Opening 9 NSU ' s Computer Center The Northwestern Stair I nivenrit) (lompuitr Onter located in k)yr Mall promoted the efficiency of a wide range of ser- vices. Burroughs BlHHii dual processor eomputer was the basis of data. This machine which operated a main memory aux- iliary disc storage capable for direct operations along with ten remote television keyboard terminals was made available for the use of universit) students. Dr. Otis Cox, Mead of Institutional Research, headed a depart- ment of bighl) skilled faculty and students at the Center. Warren Mstmis headed the three programmers who fed the correct steps of production into the computer. In turn, the operators, John Jackson and Brian Childers. retrieved the information. Bill Ford. Operations Manager, along with Anna Airhart, Data En- try, and Stanley Hippler. Systems Software Specialist, supervised the transactions that involve the Computer Center. The main job of the Computer Center in the academic field v a to provide students enrolled in computer science classes an opportunity to gain better knowledge of practical uses of com- puters. Students had to sign up for terminals in advance due to high demand. Mrs. Betty Martin taught the majority of the computer science classes offered each semester. Mrs. Martin was a favorite among students majoring in computer science because of her fair advising. Students also played a large role in the Center. Ten student workers monitored the terminal room in addition to the main computer. For each computer class a student took, they were en- titled one hour per day on one of the ten terminal computers in the terminal room to complete their programming homework. One additional hour was added according to the classes. The stu- dent workers made sure no one exceeded the time limit. The ter- minals were an indirect feeding of programs from the main com- puter. Only the operators or personnel had access to the direct programming. The unique capabilities of the Computer Center served as the primary source of transactions at Northwestern. These facilities expanded in new directions every day. In addition to the new Mark Card Reader Machine, the Louisiana School for the Gifted and Talented received a new DEC-digital equipment corporation to further advance the developmental education of the high school students. Sandy Martin, secretary for the Computer Center. NM ItudenU c oncentrate on their programming. Belt} Vartin. teacher of Computer Scie {3etty Martin listens to a student ' s questions about a printout. i|iu(cr Science students work on their programs in onex f the terminal Opening 1 1 Spare Time College students seemed to have a lot of spare time on their hand-. U hile the average student carried a sixteen hour course load, that left 152 hours of spare time per week. Vs-umin an average of six hours of sleep, there was still another 1 1 •• hours of spare time per week. What did students do w i t ri all of this spare time? One of the most popular pastimes in Natchitoches was cruising the strip. It ' s amazing just how many cars can traf- fic this short stretch of highway in one Friday night. Of course, one must wash clothes at some time or another and college students were no exception. One could be assured of a ting at least two hours to wash a week ' s worth of clothes. Trips to Wal-Mart Mere another exciting part of everyone ' s week. Not a week went by that one did not have to run to Vial-Mart to buy something. Everything from aspirin to a zoology notebook could be purchased in Natchitoches ' largest store. Intramurals on campus helped a lot of students to occupy their spare time while providing friendship and physical exer- ( is,-. Activities were available for students to benefit year round. A large percentage of students participated in the program making it one of the most successful in Louisiana. Organizations also kept many NSU students busy during tlitir spare time. Some organizations busied themselves raising money for needy charities while others took trips to educate their members. Main students spent their Friday and Saturday nights socializing. Favorite spots included the Student Body, the Oasis, and Bodacious Country. Each provided a different at- mosphere for the varying taste of students. Some time was spent studying. As hard as it may be to believe, a major portion of time was spent studying for most Students. Many students spent a large portion of their free time conducting research for a class paper or a scientific experiment. Of course there v ere countless other possibilities as to how students could spend their spare time, but whatever the activi- ty, students seemed to do very well at occupying the free time available to them. Students stopped by the game room for video games. Chris Pipe, Debbie House and Jane Napier return from washing clothes and a trip to Wal-Mart. A student works on a program in the Computer Center Cathy Smith concentrates on a flag corps routine. Closing 13 Richard stretches to release a frisbee. Tootle Car} ifficiate as Cindy Wigley catches a pass during a flag football game. Students in aerobics class concentrate on a routine. ' VSU football team practice during the afternoon NSU Students at Play Northwestern students worked diligently while in classes and played just as hard during their free time. Students released their tension from the pressures of classes by participating in intramurals, practicing their varsity sport, or just relaxing. There were many structured activities for students to join. Intramurals offered flag football and volleyball for team competition. Single or groups of two or three students were also given ample oppor- tunity to participate in intramurals through ac- tivities such as UNO, Rook, golf, tennis, horseshoes, and pool. Varsity sport players practiced hard to bring recognition to NSU as a superior school in athelitics. The NSU football, baseball, basketball, softball, and track teams practiced daily to improve their games. These students also took time from their varsity sports to play intramurals. It was not uncommon to see students playing frisbee, soccer, or softball on sunny afternoons or weekends. These games were just for fun between students who were looking for some relaxation away from the routine of academics. Opening 1 5 ADMINISTRATION DR. JOSEPH ORZE PRESIDENT Dr. Joseph Orze became the 15th president in NSU ' s history in 1982. At that time he stated that his ultimate goal for the university would be ex- cellence with integrity. A major step in assisting the university to realize its full potential was Dr. Orze ' s development of a new organizational struc- ture within the university. He made changes that brought about mixed reactions. Other goals of the president included a properly programmed Fine Arts department, the accreditation of the business school, and the development of a strong agricultural department. Dr. Orze specified that involvement of the student in extracurricular ac- tivities was essential in reaping the full benefits from the university. President Orze received his bachelor ' s and master ' s degrees from Saracuse University and did his doctoral studies at Peabody University. DR.TOMSOUTHERLAND EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT Dr. Thomas Paul Southerland, an administrator at Northwestern State University for the past 17 years, was appointed to the position of the fir t executive vice-president in NSU ' s history. In addition to re- maining as the vice-president of academic affairs, Dr. Southerland became effective as the first executive vice-president on July 1, 1983. Acting for the president of his absence was one of the many duties included under Dr. Southerland ' s direction. He served as director of summer school and was responsible for promotion, tenure, faculty development and employment of all new faculty members. - i man of unending patience and undying loyalty to NSU, Dr. Southerland hoped that students would assist in making the university all it is capable of being by promoting a positive image of NSU. HinmiMration LOUISIANA BOARD OF REGENTS Senator E. E. Birh.m Robert Bode i Donald Bollinger Marie Carter Richard D ' Aquin Ewell Eagan Cleo Field. J. K. Haynea Parletu Holmea Thomaa Jamea Edith Kirpatrick Frank O. Pruitt Robert Pugh joe Smith, Jr. John Thistlethwaite Donald Zadeck LOUISIANA BOARD OF TRUSTEES - Stm Mack Abraham Keith Babb Joaeph Davia, Jr. James Davidson FL.EMan.Jr. Herbert Gordon Judy McPheraon Anthony Molina, Sr. Administration 19 DR. GEORGE A. STOKES VICE PRESIDENT OF UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS Dr. George A. Stokes, an academic dean at Northwestern State University for the past 20 years, was appointed as NSlTs new Vice President of University Affairs. His posi- tion held responsibilities for all support service areas of the university. These areas included the financial aid office, the registrar ' s office, university police, maintenance, utilities, and recruiting activities. Dr. Stokes believed that the president ' s new organiza- tional structure of the university was streamlined to pro- vide a more direct service to students and reflected the president ' s desire to heighten the ability of all departments to their functional best. Stokes interests included using NSU ' s natural resources such as its vast amount of land to benefit and develop the agricultural and animal sciences, reviving the teaching of Latin, pushing NSU ' s advertising and design programs, and building up ROTC at NSU. Stokes stressed the importance of NSU students to pro- mote a positive image of NSU. ERNEST J. TRICHE VICE PRESIDENT OF FISCAL AFFAIRS Ernest J. Triche, Vice President of Fiscal Affairs, was responsible for all fiscal matters concerning Northwestern State University. Mr. Triche ' s office also coordinated all ac- tivities of the offices of Controller, Personnel, Purchasing, Physical Plant, and University Printing. Part of the duties of Vice President of Fiscal Affairs was preparing budgets and following up on actual performance of keeping to these budgets. FREDERICK BOSARGE DEAN OF STUDENTS Dean Frederick Bosarge worked to insure that a variety of out-of-classroom activities and learning opportunities were available, and also focused on insuring that the range and quality of nonacademic services available to students was the best that Northwestern resources could allow. Areas reporting directly to the Dean of Students included Student Activities, Student Services, Placement, and the Bookstore. Dean Bosarge also advised the Student Govern- ment Association and Blue Key. JERRY PIERCE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT Jerry Pierce was appointed to the office of Assistant to the President on External Affairs in the fall of 1982. Responsibilities under this position included the develop- ment of NSU ' s alumni, athletics for varsity men and women, and information services. Mr. Pierce serves as a liaison between the president and all departments under his direction. In dealing with NSU ' s alumni, Jerry Pierce raised money for scholarships and receives financial support for other areas. Included under athletics was the responsibility of keeping the president in- formed of everything dealing with sports. NSU ' s longevity was the key that Mr. Pierce felt displayed the university ' s stability and outstanding strength. A desire for a positive image of NSU was the goal Mr. Pierce felt the students needed to uphold. Mr. Pierce said that students do more for the public reception than anyone else. Administration 2 1 COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES The College of Education and Behavioral Sci- ences offered programs in teaching, adminis- tration, psychology, special education, and library technology. All of NSU ' S education programs were accredited by the national Council for Ac- creditation of Teacher Education and the Loui- siana State Board of Education. Education graduates were scoring high and had excellent passing rates on the National Teacher ' s Exam. One unique feature of the college of education is that it contained the only Museum of Education in Louisiana in Louisiana. The museum was a col- lection of materials that were onced used in the school system in Louisiana. Maxine Southerland was the director of the museum. Dean Walter Gies, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences Professor Dan Carr in the College of Education The Teacher Education Center holds the offices for the College of Education and a Middle School known as the NSU Lab School. Administration 23 COLLEGE OF NURSING Northwestern State University ' s College of Nursing offered a four year program of study leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. The bac- calaureate nursing curriculum provided students with a broad-based background in the humanities and sciences, the practical nursing skills necessary for quality patient care and emphasized nursing theory needed to assume leadership roles in health care. The four year students also received educational experiences and courses necessary for the pursuit of advanced academic study at the master ' s level. The first three semesters of general academic courses were completed on Northwestern ' s main campus in Natchitoches. Students then moved to Shreveport to finish their general academic courses and clinical courses on the Warrington campus. An Associate Degree was also offered by Nor- thwestern at its Kings Highway campus in Shreveport. Students enrolled in this two year program completed all requirements for their degree on the Kings Highway campus. Graduate education in nursing was built upon the base of the baccalaureate program and upon experien- tial professional knowledge, attitudes, and skills. It was concerned with the educational preparation of the master clinician who could make a significant con- tribution to the improvement of health care and the ad- vancement of nursing practice. The purpose of the master ' s program was to provide the student oppor- tunities for development of the advanced knowledge, in- tellectual skills, and clinical competence necessary to the fulfillment of the role of master clinician either as a teacher in a collegiate nursing education program, as a leader in the provision of health care, or as a clinical nurse specialist. Sigma Theta Tau was the national honor society for professional nurses which recognized superior achieve- ment and leadership, fostered professional standards, and strengthened commitment to the ideals and pur- poses of the nursing profession. Membership in Sigma Theta Tau was both an honor and a privilege for profes- sional nurses. Dean Peggy Ledbetter, College of Nursing Lynn Thomas and Kim Kimble, two four year nursing students, take a break from studying in the library. Nursing instructors discuss a brochure from one of the hospitals with the hospital ' s representative during a job information program held for graduating seniors. ' ' iiiril-Iratlnn Dr. P. Craves, head of the recruitment committee for the College of Nursing, welcomes over 100 high school students were participating in the nursing career program during March of 1983 at the Warrington Campus. Nursing instructors show some techniques Campus. nursing in one of the mock hospital rooms set up on the Warrington Administration 25 COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE The College of Arts and Science offered degrees in areas such as theatre, biology, history, mathematics, music, and soci sciences. Modern facilities on NSU ' s campus supplemented the education of this college. These facilities included the William- son Museum, the Center for the Creative and Performing Arts, and the Biological Science Building, to name a few. The newest of these buildings was the Center for Creative and Performing Arts. The old Fine Arts building was redecorated inside and out and added to, also. This building was the home of rehearsal rooms, classrooms, offices, an art gallery, recital halls, and an auditorium. The Biological Science building contained all the facilities of the biological science program. This program was ranked third out of all colleges and universities in Louisiana. Kyser Hall held the liberal art programs and the classes one had to take called the basics. Tom Yhithfad run Juanita Allen works on her weaving project for Dr. Roberts ' art class. Administration 27 COLLEGE OF BASIC STUDIES The College of Basic Studies offered associate degree programs as well as a bachelor degree program in General Studies. The area of general studies was for students who were undecided about their major. The newest program emplamented was that all incoming freshmen would stay in the College of Basic Studies until they had completed successfully 30 semester hours in addition to any remedial courses. An advantage to the basic study major was that it offered the student a wide range of courses to choose from towards a major. The Orientation courses were taught through the College of Basic Studies. The two major instructors of these courses were Mrs. Barbara Gillis and Mrs. Agatha Newitt. One program ran through this college is that of tutoring. Here a tutorer helps out a confused student. NSU BOOKSTORE WThe Northwestern State University Bookstore offered many advantages to the NSU students who did not or could not leave campus to buy necessary items for college life. The varieties of the bookstore were numerous. The bookstore kept T-Shirts with NSU logo and any other college paraphernalia that students decorate their rooms and cars with to show their spirit. All textbooks for classes offered by NSU could have been found in the bookstore. These textbooks could have also been sol d back at the end of the semester if one wished. The bookstore also served as a place for NSU students to cash checks, especially out of town accounts. A student checks his list (right) to student checks prices on notebooks sure nothing is forgotten while another view of the bookstore from the A student takes time out to stop by the magazines. Administration 29 COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES The Northwestern State University Graduate School was the first institution to of- fer a master ' s degree in education. This school also offered master ' s degrees in arts and sciences, student personnel services, and rehabilitation counseling, to name a few. Specialist and doctorate degrees were also of- fered in education. A number of graduate students were employed as graduate assistants throughout the university. The assistantships offered the graduate students experience in working with college students. The graduate assistants were paid on a scholarship basis. Kevin Jones, graduate class watches. Joyce Jeane files records as part of her duties as graduate assistant in Clinical Psychology. ' Dean Rawson works on the records for the Graduate School. Administration 3 1 College of Business and Applied Sciences The College of Business and Applied Sciences offers degree programs in areas such as accounting, computer and informa- tional services, pre-veterinary medicine, and aviational science. The home economics program was moved to this col- lege under the new administration of Dr. Orze. Each semester graduating students from this college are recruited for employment with major business firms. Dr. Tims helps a student with their accounting homework. tty Martin teaches a computer science course. Administration 33 NORTHWESTERN — FORT POLK Fort Polk campus of Northwestern State University offered comprehensive college level programs leading to a certificate, associate, bachelor, or graduate degree. The campus operated on the semester hour basis with A and B terms. Each term consisted of eight week class periods. Northwestern State University was a SOC college which indicated that the university recognized the needs of servicemen and women and has responded to that need. NSU opened new doors to military personnel with flexible policies on admission, transfers and residency requirements while maintaining high academic standards. Northwestern State University ' s campus is housed in this building on the Fort Polk 1 REGISTRAR ' S OFFICE Dr. Ray Baumgardner became the Registrar in the fall of 1983 for Northwestern State University. His primary responsibilities were maintaining the academic records of each individual student and the running of registration. The registrar ' s office checked grades after each semester to be sure all candidates for graduation met curriculum requirements. Workers in the registrar ' s office type records into the computer. Administration 35 NORTHWESTERN-ENGLAND AIR FORCE BASE Northwestern State University ' s programs on England Air Force Base began fifteen years ago. Although enroll- ment has increased steadily over the past years a slight decrease was noticed last semester. The England Air Force Base campus had five eight week semesters. Two semesters were held in the spring, one in the summer, and two in the fall. Classes worth three hours met for six hours a week. Last fall semester 317 students, both military and civilian, were enrolled at England Air Force Base. Courses in general areas of study were offered as well as all courses needed to obtain a bachelor of arts in business. The cost for military personnel was covered by the government. All students paid the basic tuition fees but none were charged a student activity fee. Sun Gaillien, Central Louisiana Representative for Northwestern on England Air Force Base. The administration offices on England Air Force Base for Northwestern are located in this Education Center. =3 irmlrilion HAWK LOOP his street sign point out the location of the administration building n base used by Northwestern. Administration 37 HONORS Who ' s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges Jeffrey Allen Albrecht — Blue Key National Honor Fraternity: IEEE: Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity; Concert Committee, Intra Fraternity Council. Brain Barrios — Hometown — Lockport; Physical Education; Track Team Member. Major Jill Bordelon — Major - Biochemistry Club; Purple Member. Microbiology; Microbiology- Jacket Club; Phi Kappa Phi Mary Alice Brown — Hometown — Natchitoches; Major — Accounting; Alpha Lambda Delta Sophomore Award; Phi Kappa Phi; BSU; Natchitoches — Northwestern Chorale; Sigma Alpha Iota; Dean ' s List. Joseph Cunningham — Hometown — Natchitoches; Ma- jor — Business Administration; University of Yang; Stu- dent Government Association; Current Sauce Editor; Blue Key. Cynthia Daniels — Hometown Accounting. Ringgold; Major — Robert Delphen — Hometown — Natchitoches; Sigma Janice Duggan — Hometown — Alexandria; Major — Tau Gamma Member. Psychology; Sigma Kappa Sorority; Rho Lambda; Insider — 1983; Purple Jackets Club; Panhellenic Council; State Fair Court— 1983. Charlene Elvers — Hometown — Mandeville; Major — Public Relations; Student Union Governing Board; Lady Demon Basketball; Public Relations Student Society of America; Presidential Leadership Council; Purple Jacket Club. Robin Kay Frost — Hometown — DeRidder; Major — Elementary Education; National Dean ' s List; Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority; Resident Hall Assistant; Student Louisiana Association of Educators. Deborah K. Gardner — Sigma Kappa Sorority; Purple Jacket Honor Society; National Collegiate Association for Secretaries; Tau Kappa Epsilon Little Sister; State Fair Court — 1983. Dudley Hall — Society for the Advancement of Manage- ment; Association of Computing Machinery; Data Process- ing Management Association; Student Union Governing Board; Student Government Association. Harlan Harvey — Blue Key National Honor Fraternity; Kappa Alpha Fraternity; NSU Cheerleader; Public Rela- tions Student Society of America; Student Government Association; Insider — 1983; Society for the Advance- ment of Management. James Paul Hollier, Jr. — Blue Key National Honor Fraternity; IEEE; Sigma Tau Gamma; KNWD; Student Union Governing Board. Robert Jackson — Intrafraternity Council; NAACP; Stu dent Government Association; Current Sauce; KNWD; Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. Theresa Madary — Major — Early Childhood Education; National Association for Children Under Six; Student Lou- isiana of Educators; Purple Jacket Club; Kappa Omicron Phi; National Dean ' s List. Birdia Palmer — Hometown — Many; Major — Business Administration; Data Processing Management Association; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; Society for the Advancement of Management; Purple Jacket Club; NAACP. Noel Nicolle — Theta Chi Fraternity Member; Student Government Association; Blue Key National Fraternity. Shelley Ragan — Hometown — Natchitoches; Major — Microbiology; Alpha Lambda Delta; Beta Beta Beta American Chemical Society; Purple Jacket Honor Society Phi Kappa Phi; Lady of the Bracelet Pageant Microbiology Biochemistry Club; Anthropology Club Freshman Chemistry Award. Karen Schallhorn — Hometown — Luling; Major — Marketing; Purple Jacket Honor Society; Society for the Advancement of Management; Student Union Governing Board — Social Activities Committee; Phi Mu Sorority. De ' Etra Scott — Hometown — Baton Rouge; Major — Business Administration; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; Pan- Hellenic Council; Purple Jacket Honor Society; Society for the Advancement of Management; Student Union Governing Board — Publicity Committee. Mardell Sibley — Agricul ture Club; Presidential Leader- ship Program; Student Union Governing Board — Cinema Focus Committee. Patricia Skidmore — Hometown — Alexandria; Major — General Studies; Alpha Lambda Delta; Sigma Kappa Sorority; Current Sauce Staff; Wesley Foundation Member; Fellowship of Christian Students; Public Rela- tions Student Society of America; Sigma Delta Chi; Orienteering Team. Sheila Stewart — Hometown — Doyline; Major — Business Education; Phi Mu Sorority. Laura Sloan — Purple Jacket Honor Society; Equine Science Club; Public Relations. Parker Thompson — Hometown — Natchitoches; Major — Pre-Dentistry; Blue Key National Honor Fraternity; Microbiology Biochemistry Club; Beta Beta Beta; Univer- sity of Yang. Linda Stuchlik — Hometown — Kolin; Major — English Education; Purple Jacket Honor Society; Student Loui- siana Association of Educators; Alpha Lambda Delta; Wesley Foundation; Phi Kappa Phi. Brenda Waggoner — Hometown — Logansport; Major — Business Administration; Purple Jacket Honor Society; Society for the Advancement of Management; Student Union Governing Board — Social Activities Committee; Phi Mu Sorority; National Collegiate Association for Secretaries. Shirley White — Major — Art Education; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; Resident ' s Hall Council; Art Club; NSU Batgirls; Purple Jacket Honor Society. Janice Williams — Hometown — Pineville; Major — Biology Education; POTPOURRI — Editor 1984, Organizations Editor 1983; Student Louisiana Association of Educators; Wesley Foundation; Alpha Lambda Delta; Purple Jackets Honor Society; National Dean ' s List. Not Pictured Debbie Abrusley Kimberly Arnold Thomas Bennett Joseph Bienvenu Howard Burkett Elizabeth Corley Jennifer Johnson Stacey Maddox Yolanda Marshall Jack P. McCain, III Vaneesa McGaskey Don Moses Michael Prudhomme Virginia Roberson Dwanda Smith Charles Stracner Edward Wartelle le 20-year-old Miss Kii 1 the H nted at h ,f,: f u Northwestern ' s 1983 Homecoming and Mrs. Nelson D. KimW «f R™™ Miss Kimble served : a member of ] Elected bv NSU st Stacy Baumgardner Rita Davis Deana Grau Eileen Haynes Jamie Husak Heidith Myles Not Pictured: Kristi Lightfc Sharon Sampite Northw Queen for the 69th football gai NSU ai tober 22, 1983, in Shreveport, Louisiana. The sophomore journalism major and eight court members were selected in a campuswide election to represent Northwestern at the game in Independence Stadium. The game was an an- nual attraction of the Louisiana State Fair. The reigning State Fair Queen at NSU was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Arthur of Natchitoches, Louisiana. Miss Arthur was serving as NSU ' s liaison of- ficer for the Public Relations Student Society of America and secretary of the student chapter of the Society of Professional Jour- nalists, Sigma Delta Chi. Northwestern students who were elected to serve on the State Fair Court were Janice Dug- gan, Cynthia Ernest, Deborah Gardner, Elycia Graham, Ammi Guess, Janet LeBlanc, Laurie Weaver, and Amy Whitford. Miss Janice Duggan Escorted by Greg Sholamire ? Miss Cynthia Ernest Escorted by Kevin Bartholomew Miss Deborah Gardner Escorted by John Sacker I L Miss Elycia Graham Escorted by Jeff Eversull ■ « k Miss Ammi Guess Escorted by Todd Eppler m Miss Janet LeBlanc Escorted by Noel Nicolle Miss Laurie Weaver Escorted by Shawn Wyble Miss Amy Whitford Escorted by Scott Repp M 1 w M v ' .., ft fiife.  ? is pm ■ft W •s and iroohv after she was announced as Miss Lady of the Bracelet during the pageant sponsored western State University ' s Student Union Governing Board. Lesa, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Donald Hatley of Natchitoches, majored in broad- casting journalism. She was a i — Sigma Sigma Sorority and served as freshman senator to the Student Government Association. Runners-up in the pageant were Elizabeth Corley, first; Michelle Couvillon, second; Kimberly Scog- gins, third; and Ammi Guess, fourth. Miss Hatley also received the pageant ' s preliminary talent award. Other special awards were given to Kimberly Scoggins for Congeniality and Michelle Couvillon for Swimsuit. As Miss Lady of the Bracelet, Lesa Hatley na Pageant held s natiey was selected as one of the top ten finalists that competed during the final night of the state-wide pageant. The mistress of ceremonies was Janet Hill-Rice of Shreveport, Louisiana, a well-known author of children ' s books. The executive director of the pageant was June Johnson and executive producer was Flo vd James. THE BRACELET RUNNERS IP MISSNSU Alison Breazeale Alison Breazeale wi Sl for the 1983-84 i Miss Breazeale wa J nt body in the ia i i-yoo. ■ ...-ults of the election were annoui ed during the halftime of the NSU- Southeastern football game. Alison was a member of Sigma lion and N ' SL raternity Starduster. Alison graduated from Nat-  Central High School and red in business administration at stern, he other finalist for Miss NSU was Sharon Sampite a resident of Nat- chitoches and a computer science ■ lL Sf fcr 1 L 1 F MR.NSU Stan Powell Stan Powell was announced as Mr. NSU for the 1983-84 school year during the halftime of the NSU-Southeastern football elected by the student body of Northwestern. Organization, and active in the Student Government Association. After graduating from Huntington High School in Shreveport, Stan came to NSU to major in pre-physical therapy. The other finalist in the Mr. NSU run- nball Team. He was member of the Fellowship of C.J .o, President of the Bl was also a native of Jonesboro and acti f Christian dent Union Governing Board. EVENTS 65 GRADUATION Connie Stuchlik of Deville beaded the honor roll list of 1 10 seniors as l.H l graduate] received degrees May 14, lVKii at Northwestern State University ' s spring commencement exercises. Mis Stuchlik, who received a hachelor of science degree in vocational home economics education, maintained a perfect 4.0 academic average during her university career. Sharon Cheney of Pitkin, who received a bachelor of science degree in nursing, was the second-ranking graduate on the honor roll. NSU ' s Grady Beard of Leesville, who received a bachelor of science degree in business administration, was the third-ranking graduate. Beard. Miss Chaney and Miss Stuchlik graduated summa cum laude. Recognized as magna cum laude graduates were Tammy Pinkston, Kyle Sprague, David Carson. Susan Dollar. Sherrie Graf, Thurlow Ifayeaux, Kristi Heyd. Matthew Laccheo, William O ' Neill. James Quayhagen, Stacy Soileau, Nancy Yillemarette. and Doris White. Cum laude graduates were Vickie Karamales. Amy Padgett, and Robert Simmomsen. Among the highlights of the commencement ceremonies was the presentation of doctoral degrees in education to Emily Rachal and Jack Anderson of Shreveport and Wudh Buahame of Thailand. Left to Right: Dr. Joseph One, Connie Stuchlik, U.S. Senator Russell Long. Row I : Tammie Pinkston, Susan Dollar, Sucy Soileau, Kristi Heyd. Row 2: Dr. Joseph One, Sherrie Graf, David Carson, William O ' Neill, Doris White. Left to Right: Dr. Joseph One, Connie Stuchlik, Sharon Chaney, Grady Beard, and Senator Russell Long Military commissions were awarded during the program to 2 1 seniors in the Reserve Officers Train- ing Corps at NSU, and seven of the graduates were recognized as Distinguished Military Students. This was the largest group of ROTC graduates from Northwestern since 1972. Distinguished Military Graduates were: Jeffrey Fonda, Rand Metoyer, Peter Wells, Mark Guillot, John Banks, Beverly Armstrong and Andre Davis. Others receiving commis sions were: Tantalous Smith, Jeffrey Shifflett, Barrett Mc- Clinton, Don Mosses, Karl Kruse, Robert King, Eva Benjamin, Justina Reed, Vicky Moore, Patrick Mc- Cauley, James Holden, Lawson Adams, Charles Green, and Evelyn Bell. The keynote speaker for Northwestern ' s spring commencement program was U.S. Sen. Russell Long, who ranks second in seniority among the nation ' s 100 senators. Dr. Joseph J. Orze, Northwestern ' s president conferred degrees during the ceremonies on 265 undergraduates, 55 Graduates, School graduates, and 113 graduates receiving two-year associates degrees. Left to Right: Beverly Armstrong, Dr. Joseph Orze, Andre Davis. Events 67 HOMECOMING HOMECOMING ACTIVITIES Monday, Sept. 26 Kick Off Homecoming Entertainers at Iberville Cafeteria Tuesday, Sept. 27 Spirits Party at the Recreation Complex Spirit Banners Due Wednesday, Sept. 28 Air Band Contest in SU Ballroom Thursday, Sept. 29 Animal House Movie Toga Party in SU Ballroom Friday, Sept. 30 Homecoming Parade Pep Rally at the Riverfront Stage North estern ' s ROTC flag corpa. Northwestern ' s band marched in the homecoming parade. STATE FAIR STATE FAIR WEEK by Jack Welch A Class Act was the philosophy in planning the 1983 State Fair Classic Week activities. The SGA State Fair committee was formed in the summer and chaired by Jack Welch. State Fair Week began on Sunday with an all Greek Mixer at the Student Body. A group of some 150 greeks met and partied til the early morning hours. Sometime before dawn on Monday, a Loui- siana Tech bulldog was hid on campus. That evening students rallied in front of the Student Union for the Miller Bed Races. Prizes were donated by Miller and winning the Ladies competition was Phi Mu. Winning in the men ' s competition was Kappa Sigma. The ladies won over the men for the title of overall champions. After the races a Pajama Party was held in the SU Ballroom. After working up an ap- petite, students went to Iberville for a Midnight Breakfast provided by PFM food service. Dr. Orze, Dean Stokes, and members of the SGA served the breakfast to a crowd of some 350 NSU students. On Tuesday an all day Scavenger Hunt was held. Several teams participated in answering fifty trivia questions and locating a variety of objects. Sigma Sigma Sigma narrowly edged out Sigma Tau Gamma to claim first. The ever popular Race Night was popular as ever as students enjoyed the horse races and black jack. The bulldog was turned in by Tau Kappa Epsilon after it was found on the swing in President Orze ' s backyard. Bobby Hebert, United States Football League Most Valuable Player, once again had a chance to play LA Tech. Hebert passed NSU to a 34-28 victory in the SGA Grudge Match. Thursday was Pep Rally day at NSU. The Demon Dog Roast featured hot dogs, beer, balloons, and the introduction of the State Fair Court. That night a huge bonfire was built in front of Greek Hill. The members of the football team carried a casket containing a bulldog to the site and pitched it in the fire. Saturday featured the Rally In the Alley in Shreveport which was hosted by the Shreveport Square Merchant ' s Association. Introduction of both courts, banner contests, games, and bands were all part of the excitement. Performing in pre-game festivities were NSU ' s marching band and the Black Knights. Concluding the great week was the State Fair Classic football game between LA Tech and Northwestern State. PFM food service prepare for the Demon Bulldog Roast. STATE FAIR ACTIVITIES Sunday, Oct. 16 Greek Mixer Monday, Oct. 1 7 Miller Bed Races Pajama Party Midnight Breakfast Tuesday, Oct. 18 Race Night Demon Scavenger Hunt Wednesday, Oct. 19 SGA Grudge Match Thursday, Oct. 20 Demon Bulldog Roast Pep Rally Saturday, Oct. 22 Rally in the Alley Presentation of Court NSU-v-LA Tech Members of Phi Mu prepare for the Miller Bed Races FOLK FESTIVAL Director ef the Folk Festival, Or. Hatley. tests one of the rood exhibits. The fourth annual Natchitoches Folk Festival, one of the state ' s most important cultural events, was held July 15-17, 1983 in Prather Coliseum at Northwestern State University. The 1983 festival focused on the history and mystique of railroading in Loui- siana. Like cotton in 1980, timber in 1981 and the oil and gas industry last year, the tribute to railroading in the state included numerous interesting exhibits developed from historical, cultural, economic and technological perspectives. Old toy trains, unique aspects of sugar cane, logging and salt works railroading, steam engine history, a photographic exhibit of old railway depot architecture, railroad com- munications systems, time-piece collections and recognition of the many railroad com- panies that are no longer in existence in Loui- siana were included in this year ' s industrial theme. In addition to the exhibits, the railway in- dustry was also emphasized through the show- ing of such films as Model Railroading Unlimited, The Great Train Robbery, Nichol Plate Berkshire 765, The General and Pale Horse. A slide presentation on Louisiana railroad maps traced the develop- ment of the state ' s railway industry, which began in 1831. One of the highlights of the festival was the railroad spike-driving contest between section gangs representing Kansas City Southern and Missouri Pacific. KCS won the contest. Panel discussions exploring such topics as The Lore and Language of the Railroad, William Kdenborn and the Early Days of Louisiana Railroading and American Railroading in Song and Story gave visitors a better understanding of the history and mysti- que of railroading in Louisiana. etty BroHsette, Dorthy Martin, Mildred Moore and Darlene Rachal operate a souvenir booth. Lynn Nicolle prepares food for the Theta Chi booth. Former Louisiana Gov. Jimmie Davis, nationally-famous for recording You Are My Sunshine, performed his white gospel, white blues and traditional country music with The Davis Trio. Other groups performing tradi- tional music ranged from gospel to Cajun to blues to cowboy songs to old-timey fiddling to family reunion to the honky-tonk piano. Dance presentations were given by the Cad- do Indian Dancers of Oklahoma, the Cotton Country Cloggers, and the Cane Country Swingers square dance group and the Strange Family country dancers. No other festival in Louisiana has offered visitors a wider variety of traditional crafts than the Natchitoches Folk Festival, where crafts from every major ethnic group in the state were demonstrated during the daytime hours. Craftsmen such as Edward Harris mak- ing Afro-American split-oak baskets and Blake Owen carving Anglo-American toys appeared in the festival. J. E. Boo LeDoux, Loui- siana ' s Great American Cowboy, made and repaired saddles, plus told stories of his il- lustrious past. Something new for the festival was a special area where children participated in hands-on craft activities including grinding file and toy making. Another feature of th e festival was the varie- ty of ethnic foods served. Spanish, Indian, Anglo-American, Afro-American, Cajun and Creole cooks offered such folk delicacies as fried catfish, jambalaya, tamales, red beans and rice, and Natchitoches meat pies. Former Governor Jimmie Davis, and part of The Dav Trio performing for the Folk Festival audience. CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL NSU STUDENTS ENJOY FESTIVAL by Linda Verret The Ms i Cole Air Show float was one of the many out of town organizations that participated in the Christmas Festival Parade. Many students were complaining of cases of ' ' burn-out, or fatigue from the fall semester. The Christmas Festival came as a bit of relief ' from all the studying according to NSU students. Other students stated that they study throughout the Festival without being af- fected one way or another. When asked their personal feelings of the Festival, students included much in their responses. Said NSU senior Jack Welch: The Festival is the main reason I decided to come to NSU. It sounds corny, but it ' s Christmas to me. Everybody comes home to Natchitoches, so to speak. Karen Sanders commented, The Festival provides a good time for students to relax and celebrate the birth of Christ together. Another student said the Christmas Festival reminded her of what Christmas was like for her as a child. Still another student called the Festival a celebration of friendship. Many students said the festival was the most exciting event in Natchitoches for them. 5 i n Tits Cnr s mas in Ca cni ocAes 1983 The Cardinal ' s Nativity by Edna B. Prud ' homme Fourth Annual Limited Edition Christmas Festival Print Copyrighted by the Natchitoches Art Council The official Christmas Festival Poster for 1983. The Natchitoches Christmas Festival meant much more, however, to NSU students than just a break from studies. One consistent feeling among NSU students about the Festival was that of unity. Most students expressed apprecia- tion of the togetherness that abounds during the time of the Festival. Com- ments included: always hear from friends from other places during the Christmas Festival. The Festival brings out a unity we don ' t ordinarily have. think it brings the community together. The Festival is a time when we can all be together — with our friends and with students whom we don ' t normally get together with. It ' s an excitement that involves the whole town and invites other towns to share in it. Well known daytime drama star, Died re Hall (Mariana Evans of Days of Our Lives) serves as the Grand Marshall of the festival ' s parade. Events 7 5 CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL A Sigma Kappa member, Kim Taylor, climbs a ladder to the top of her sorority ' s Christmas window. What was the student ' s favorite part of the Natchitoches Christmas Festival? Overall it wasn ' t merely the fireworks display or the parades. Rather, students anticipated Christmas cheer which ac- companied these events just before and after. Said one student: Just before the festival, you go and park out on the water front and no one is there. During the Festival people are everywhere. And the day after, it ' s like the whole thing never happened. Said another student, After everyone has left, you can still feel what was there. The place echoes it — from the old buildings, through the streets and on the water front ... a feeling of joy and hap- piness is in the air. Other students agreed that their favorite part of the Festival is just before the lights are turned on, when the excite- ment and anticipation of the crowd is highest. Despite the many positive remarks on the Christmas Festival, there was a downside for some. Monique Escuriex and Babette Bourgeois work as a team on the Phi Mu window at the Student Union. Some students complained about violence in the crowds and commer- cialism of the Festival as a whole: It isn ' t the nice, homey thing it used to be. Some said the excitement of the Festival had worn off over the years, and they expressed desire for different events. One student thought a financial report of the Festival should be given each year. It ' s too commercialized. 1 ' I don ' t feel like it ' s commercialized when I think of all the history behind it. I love the lights. There are too many lights. My favorite part of the Festival is decorating the Student Union. I love it all; I can ' t pick a favorite part. Freshmen, seniors, newcomers and natives of Natchitoches — NSU students differed widely in what the Natchitoches Christmas Festival meant to them. The student ' s eye view was a picture of many colors. There was contentment and there was dissatisfaction, but the comment most often heard was: It really brings out the Christmas spirit. Angela Lasyone puts the finishing touches on a decorated window of the Student Union for the Christmas Festival. UNION EVENTS SPRING 1983 Comedian and magician, David Willis, presented a wonderful and amazing show for Northwestern students. SPRING EVENTS 1983 January 12 SUGB Cabaret January 25 Dave Rudolph February 2 David Willis February 9 Lady of the Bracelet February 27 Carnation Sale March 7 I Saw the Wind March 14 Airband Contest March 15 Tim Settimi March 16 Williams and Ree March 18 Battle of the DJ. ' s April 9 Crawfish Boil April 25 Evelyn King and Dazz Band April 27 Chris Bliss Movies and Videos One of NSU ' s favorite Spring Fling highlights was Tim Settimi ' s Mime Show. 7 8 Evrnta Spring Fling, a series of activities for Northwestern ' s faculty and students and members of the community was sponsored by the Student Union Governing Board and the Student Affairs Office at NSU. The week was full of interesting events and fun-filled ac- tivities for everyone. Scheduled Monday through Friday was the play Who ' s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? the video movie Conan — the Barbarian, and intramural softball. Highlights of the week-long program includ- ed the SUGB-KNWD Air Band Contest, mime artist Tim Settimi, the comedy team of Williams and Ree, the ninth annual Kappa Alpha Boxing tournament for Muscular Dystrophy, a demonstration by the NSU Ski team and the NSU ' s Recreation Complex Golf Tournament. Other Spring Fling highlights were the Battle of the DJ ' s program, the NSU Sym- phonic Band Concert and the NSU Alumni Association Bass Tournament. Chris Bliss, jugglar, performed a spectacular show for the NSU students Events 79 UNION EVENTS I KIN . 1983 One of the beautiful photographs in I SAW THE WIND. The Student Union Governing Board presented two artists, a musi- cian and a photographer, who created a unique and refreshing concert named I SAW THE WIND. Mark Thompson performed some of the best songs in popular music and Bob Jamieson added his photographic interpretation gathered from eight years of climb- ing. This combination brought humor, spectacular photography, and engaging songs to North- western for an outstanding performance. Mark Thompson has been com- posing for nine years. A master of pacing and variety, Mark matched the music in I SAW THE WIND perfectly with Bob ' s photography. Bob Jamieson, photographer and climber, has been climbing moun- tains since age nineteen. While climbing such mountains as Mt. McKinley and Gannett Peak, Bob accumulated thousan ds of extraor- dinary photographs. By combining imagination with a computer based projection system, Bob arranged the photographs into a remarkable format, which the NSU students thoroughly enjoyed. The combined efforts of Mark Thompson and Bob Jamieson created a relaxing, entertaining and educational program. I Mark Thompson, composer Bob Jamieson. photographer Mid-September brought the great musical talents of the Bermuda Triangle Band. Ml, 4 N, I The Musical group, Hot Shandy, was a high powered acoustical music show. „ JTQLullb gladi you came! The amusing comedy, Porkey ' s was a big hit at Northwestern. UNION EVENTS FALL EVENTS 1983 tuglMt 22 Howdy Dance uf;ii t 30 Hurry Party September 1 Kicking Off Party September 8 Hot Shandy September 1 5 Bermuda Triangle September 29 Animal House Toga Party October 1 7 Miller Bed Races October 17 Pajama Party October 18 Race Night October 19 Fashion Show October 20 Demon Bull Dog Roast October 20 Deacon Jones Jam November 2 Tish November 8 Robert York December 4 The Commodores Movies and Videos The Rocky Horror Picture Show was one of NSU students ' favorite moviea. p r — n y ■MM V JSt ' ; showed his great juggling act to NSU The SUGB was one of the few organizations on campus in which everyone was encouraged to par- ticipate in. The only requirements were to be a full- time NSU student with a 2.0 GPA, and alot of en- thusiasm. Each of the Board ' s nine committees was like a small organization itself and the members were in charge of researching, planning, and imple- menting the programs and activities. The SUGB not only served as a major source of student entertain- ment, but also gave many students the experience of learning by doing. The Student Union Governing Board offered the experiences of programming, leadership, involve- ment, and friendship. It is NSU ' s finest example of students working for students. The Rolling Stones great concert film, Let ' s Spend the Night Together. Events 83 CONCERTS EVELYN KING RC 1 Records and Tapes Evelyn King, a young black singer very close to becoming a superstar artist for RCA Record s and The Dazz Band from the Motown Label were presented in concert April 25, 1983 in Prather Col- iseum at Northwestern by the NSU Student Union Governing Board. Evelyn King has recorded five albums for RCA Records, including three that have reached million- selling status. Her gold albums are Get Loose, Smooth Talk and Music Box. She also has recorded I ' m In Love and Sweet Delight. Million-selling singles for Miss King are Shame and I Don ' t Know If It ' s Right. Other hits for the RCA artist include the title song from the I ' m In Love album, Betcha She Don ' t Love You and Love Comes Down. Her rise to international popularity started with the release of her debut album for RCA, Smooth Talk, in 1977. Also that year, Shame was released and became a million- selling record. In 1979, Miss King was selected to sing at the White House at President Carter ' s Tribute to Black Music. The Dazz Band, an eight-member group that was Miss King ' s special guest for the concert at NSU, recently recorded Let the Music Play album for Motown Records. From the album are such singles as the title song, Freaky Lovin and Knock! Knock! Invitation To Love was the first Motown release for The Dazz Band, which was formerly known as The Kinsman Dazz, who recorded such rhythm and blues tunes as Might as Well Forget About Lovin ' You and Catchin ' Up on Love. CONCERTS The SUGB Concert Committee presented the Commodores for the Fall 1983 concert. The lights were not the only cause for celebration the night of Natchitoches ' 57th annual Christmas Festival. Lighting up the stage of NSU ' s Prather Coliseum December third was Motown Recording artists the Commodores. The concert was sponsored by the Student Union Governing Board Concert Committee. Recently the group released its first album minus former lead vocalist Lionel Richie. The LP titled 13, was produced by group members William King, Ronald LaPread, Walter Orange, Thomas M cClary and Milan Williams. The Commodores ' current release, Only You, was a hit on the pop, black and adult con- temporary chart . In their fifteen years together, the Commodores have released twelve albums amassing total sales of some fourteen million copies. Some of the biggest hits include Three Times a Lady, Brick House, Still, and Easy. Northwestern students were captivated with the Commodores spectacular performance. The fans were especially pleased with their salute to former Com- modore, Lionel Richie. UNIVERSITY PLAYS CAROUSEL The Northwestern outdoor production of Carousel, 11 uith music l Richard Rodgers and the book and lyrics by Otocar rlanunerstein II. is a heart warming story of man ' s innate goodness and his need to love and be loved. Dr. William McGraw of the NSL voeal music faculty starred as Billy Bigelow. the handsome charming, vaga- bond carnival barker. The pretty, naive and trusting Julie Jordan was pla ed by Bonnie McNeill. Angel Edwards was Louis -. th - 1 . year-old restive and lonely daughter of Bil- ly . In the role of Carrie Pipperidge, Julie ' s best friend, was Carolyn Warner and Richard Rudd played Enoch Snow, an enterprising, stable businessman. Mrs. Mullin. the proprietor of the carnival, was por- trayed by Shannon Connor and Lil Taylor was Nettie Fowler, who is aunt to Julie and Carrie. The Starkeeper was played by Ben Carter. Other principal cast members were Mike Gray as Jigger, Aleisha Williams as Arminy, Chip Bailey as Policeman Timony, Elizabeth Corley as the Heavenly Friend and Ryan Horton as David Bascombe. The musical director for ' ' Carousel, which features a cast of over 70 individuals, was Dr. William Hunt, pro- fessor of music and director of choral activities at Nor- thwestern. NSU music professor Dr. J. Robert Smith con- ducted the symphony, and the musical ' s choreographers were Karan and Craig Nasor of the university ' s Dance Department faculty. Billy Bigelow (William McGraw) and Julie Jordan (Bonnie McNeill) meet at the carousel. Thr Starkeeper (Ben Carter) Rive Billy (William McGraw) a glimpse of the earth ah the Heavenly Friend (BeUy Corley) looks on. Billy (William McGraw) and Jigger (Mike Gray) began to fight on the dock. WHO ' S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? Five consecutive performances of Who ' s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? was held in Theatre West of North- western State University ' s A. A. Fredericks Center for the Creative and Performing Arts. Ray Schexnider, associate professor in the Department of Theatre and Speech at NSU, directed the play by Edward Albee, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner who has become recognized as America ' s most important dramatist still writing. Who ' s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? was adult entertain- ment, because it dealt with the situations of a marriage under stress. The play took place in the living room of a professor ' s house on the campus of a small New England college. George, played by Michael Atkins, designer and technical director for the University Theatre at NSU, was the history professor. His shrewish wife, Martha was por- trayed by Myrna Schexnider, senior theatre-speech major from Natchitoches. Nick, a new young faculty member, was played by Allan Barnes, senior, and Leah McGee, a graduate stud ent portrayed Nick ' s innocuous wife, Honey. Nick (Allan Barnes) and Honey (Leah McGee) listened to Martha (Myr ischexnider) as she explained the facts of life. who ' s afraid of Virginia woolf? Program cover designed by Charlie Mann for NSU ' production of Who ' s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? . UNIVERSITY PLAYS CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD Mark Medoffs drama, Children of A Lesser God ' was presented during the 1983 fall semester in Theatre West of the A. A. Fredricks ( enter for Creative and Performing Arts. The lead roles were portrayed by Chris Louisell of Tennessee, and Rhonda Flack of Flora. Louisell played James Leeds, a young speech therapist who joins a school for the deaf to teach lip-reading. Miss Flack was Sarah, a school dropout totally deaf from birth. Others in the production were Elizabeth Cor- ley as Lydia, Rabbi Williams as Orin Dennis, NSU technical director Mike Atkins as Mr. Franklin, Lynne Johnson and Melissa Shaffer split the role as Mrs. Norman and Sharon Hammel as Mrs. Klein. Children of a Lesser God was entered in Louisiana College Theatre Festival and won eleven honors including being selected for presentation during the American College Theatre Festival ' s Region VI competition in Fort Worth, Texas. Three members of the Children of A Lesser God cast were nominated for the Irene Ryan Scholarship Award, an honor which was given for excellence in acting. The nominees were Chris Louisell, Rabbi Williams and Rhonda Flack. Festival awards also went for program design by graphic artist Susan Norman, original music composition by NSU senior Ivan Maldonado with scoring by Dr. William Hunt, sound production by Stephanie Ryals, set-up and strike by NSU technical director Mike Atkins, technical direc- tion by Atkins, stage management by graduate student LuAnn Taylor, costuming and properties by junior Keith Woods, and stage direction by Ray Schexnider. From the beginning I knew we had one of the best shows in Louisiana, said Schexnider. When we finally got the performance rights to the play in August, we were already behind. Our male lead had only six weeks to learn the American Sign Language, while the male lead in the Broadway play had six months to prepare. I followed the playwright ' s instructions to the let- ter, which included the use of a deaf girl in the lead role. I think having Rhonda cast as the young deaf woman added credence to the strength of the performance she was capable of giving. slated Schexnider. 4p [■fl K i aH Children of a Lesser God f L Award winning program cover by Susan Norman for the University Players production of Children of A Lesser God. Melissa Shaffer (Mrs. Norman) discusses her probl with Chris Louisell ( Ja Leeds). Ryan Horton (Scrooge) is accosted by street urchins (Angela Rowell, Renne Moore, and Amy Mason) who are making fun of him. SCROOGE Ryan Horton (Scrooge) interrupts a street scene with Molly Thornton, Levern McLemore, Denise Airhart, Ashley Wheat, and Jenny Bowen; because Scrooge hates people. The popular family musical Scrooge, featured a cast of 60 performers of all ages, was presented during Fall semester at Northwestern State University. Scrooge, based upon an adaptation of Leslie Bricusse ' s highly successful made-for- television movie and the newly written Broadway production of Charles Dickens ' A Christmas Carol, was directed by Chris Louisell, a junior speech major from Chattanooga, Tennessee. As a director, Louisell has staged such productions as The Fantastics for the Backstage Dinner Theatre in Tennessee, and Key Exchange and Master Herald and The Boys in Galveston, Texas. Louisell was also a respected choreographer who has choreographed for a number of musicals and dance companies, most recently Shakespeare ' s Tempest for the Callier Theatre of the Deaf in Dallas. Heading the large cast in the one-act musical play was Ryan Horton as Ebenezer Scrooge. A well-known businessman and civic leader in Natchitoches, Horton was a veteran of many musicals produced by Northwestern, the Natchitoch.es- Northwestern Symphony Society and the Louisiana Outdoor Drama Association. In the spring of 1983, he was David Bascomb in the Rogers and Hammerstein musical Carousel, and last summer Horton starred as Charlie Davenport in Irving Berlin ' s Annie Get Your Gun. Also starring were Larry Hunt and Shannon Conner as Bob and Mrs. Cratchit. The five Cratchit children were played by Michael Godfrey (Tiny Tim), Margaret Williams (Kathy), James Ogles (Peter), and daughters Pamela Ratcliff and Ashley Wheat. Clinton Reed was Jacob Marley, the ghost of Scrooge ' s former partner. Other ghosts were Molly Thorton, (Christmas Past), Vincent Williams HI (Christmas Present), and Stephen Speights (Christmas Future). Tom Jenkins, a street vendor, was played by Rabbi Williams, and cast as the nephew and his wife was Barry Whitten and Rhonda Knight. Richard Rudd and Conna Cloutier were Mr. and Mrs. Fezziwig, and Dawn Brummett was Isabel, the Fezziwig ' s daughter. The Young Ebenezer was Stephen Speights, and the Child Ebenezer was Tim Hernandez. Denise Airhart was in the role of Fran Scrooge, and the charity men were Ben Carter and Bob Burkhead. Carmen Carter and Frances Outland were the women vendors. Urchins were Amanda Bryant, Hayward Labbe, Shelly Reynolds and Scotty Nicholson. The small boy urchin was Scott Williams, and the beggar woman was Clelie Wilson. Lavern McLemore was Father Christmas, and cast as Dawkins, the street vendor, was Robby Richardson. The butcher and his wife were being played by Craig Escude and Judith Miller. Shoppers, Vendors, Children, Pallbearers, apprentices were Debbie Bernard, Molly Bernard, Jenny Bowen, Fung Chan, Kevin Cheek, Marci Cloutier, Michele Copland, Pat DeBlieux, Heather Feduccia, Greg Giering, Todd Hebert, Pamala Hymes, Bertha Kao, Martha Malinski, Dale Manry, Amy Mason, Miche Moreau, Renne Moore, Angela Rowell, Kanika Sharma, Flo Todd, Kelli Weaver, William West, Jen- nifer Woods, and Ramona Wynder. ARTIST SERIES One of Vmerica ' s leading pianists, Grant Johanneaen h.is presen ted in Northwestern t.ii I niverrity ' l rtist Series concert September 26th in the Concert Recital Hall of M ' « . . Fredericks Center for the Creative and Performing Arts. In a career which spans more than thirty ear . Grant Johannesen has secured for hiniM-lf international stature of the highest order. He has made guest appearances with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra, the National Orchestral Association, the Utah Symphony and others. Continual reengagements with these great American orchestras, together with annual ap- pearances with distinguished European sym- phonic organizations and on the international recital circuit, frequent appearances in the world ' s prestigious summer festivals and exten- sive and diversified recording activities, have elicited the highest critical praise. Some of the European tours Johannesen has performed with include Austria, Switzerland. Norway at the Bergen Festival and with the Oslo Har- monic, in England with the Halle Orchestra, Germany. Australia and in Canada with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. In addition, he was chosen to be the only soloist on two tours each of the New York Philharmonic and the Cleveland Orchestra. These and many other tours abroad have prompted the United States State Department to comment again and again on the artist ' s superior abilities as a cultural ambassador of the United States. The internationally-renowned keyboard ar- ti t program for NSU included J. S. Bach ' s Prelude and Fuge in A Minor. Beethoven ' s Sonata in F Sharp, Op. 78, Chopin ' s Sonata in B Minor. Op. 58, Samual Barber ' s Nocturne, 11 Arthur Sheperd ' s Gigue Fan- tastique and Debussy ' s Children ' s Corner and Lisle Joyeuse. Grant Johannesen Samul-Nori perform on their percussion instruments. Duk-soo Kim playing the Changgo, an hour-glass shaped drum. The NSU Artist Series presented Samul-Nori, a troupe of four talented, energetic, young musicians dedicated to preserving and performing the ancient tradition of Korean folk music and dance. Beginning their studies at an early age under renowned masters, each player enjoyed an impressive individual career before joining together in 1978 to form Samul- Nori, which literally means the or mastery (nori) of four instruments (samul). It was a tradition of popular music, played by itinerant bands, of musicians, Namsadang, who moved from town to town entertaining in the fields at harvest festivals and in the villages at religious celebrations. What began as a religious ceremony to insure good fortune and dispel evil spirits became more and more of an entertainment for the people, a time of rejoicing and enjoyment. It was in this spirit that Samul-Nori performed. They have brought the essence of the music of the wandering Namasdang indoors to the modern stage and to a new audience. Samul-Nori preserves and continues the ancient tradition of their masters and ancestors. The NSU students enjoyed Samul-Nori immensely. The program consisted of a narrative song, Binari, and Woodo-kut, Youngnam Nong-ak, and Uddhari-poongmul, which are varied rhythmic pat- terns and tunes characteristic of each region. The four young musicians concluded the program by dancing with swirling ribbons on their hats while they continued to play their instruments. This outstanding performance magnified their great skills as musicians and dancers. DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIFS Sherc Hite, author ind researcher of id. Hite Report! on aexuality, lectured in Northwestern ! V Fredericks Center for the Creative and Performing Arts as pari of the Diatinguiahed Lecture Series. I lite bolda a bachelor ! degree in hi-lor nitli bonon from the lni ersity of Florida and a master ' s degree in American History from Columbia I ni versify. She has lectured many times at 1 1. ii . ml. Mc(fiII and Columbia univer- sities, in addition to several medical schools, line bas also given numerous benefit speeches for women ' s groups such as the National Organization for Women. She is a frequent speaker at annual meetings of the World Congress of Sex- ology and has been the keynote speaker for the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists ' national convention and the national meeting of the American Psychiatric Association. Shere Hite was recognized nationally for two major studies she conducted. The Hite Report: A Nationwide Study of Female Sexuality included a scien- tific survey of 3000 women between 14 and 78 years of age. It was published in 1976 and has sold over four million copies in the U.S. and several foreign countries. The Hite Report on Male Sexuality was a survey of 7000 men between 13 and 97. Published in 1981, the book has been continuously on the New York Times bestseller list in the U.S. and has been published in 17 other countries. In her lecture at NSU, Hite informed us of her work on a new book which was a continuation of the study of female sex- uality. She also asked the NSU students some rather revealing questions. These question! helped students realize their limited knowledge about each other ' s feelings, the human body and sex. The lecture was informative, interesting and raised many questions which should be answered in her new book. Shere Hite The Distinguished Lecture Series was addressed by the noted motion picture personality and 1956 graduate of Nat- chitoches High School, Rex Reed in the A. A. Fredericks Center for Creative and Performing Arts. Reed ' s father was an oil field super- visor whose work involved extensive travel. As a result, he grew up in dif- ferent towns in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. He graduated from Nat- chitoches High School after attending 1 3 public schools and then moved to Baton Rouge. He graduated from LSU in 1960 with a degree in journalism. He got his first break in Venice, Italy when he visited the Venice Film Festival. He received interviews with several noted film stars and subsequently had ar- ticles printed in the New York Times and the New York Magazine. Recognized as the hatchet man of show business journalists, Reed has ap- peared in movies and has been a regular on numerous television talk shows, in- cluding The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. He has also served as the host of his own nationally-syndicated television series, Rex Reed ' s Movie Guide. As a journalist, he was best known for his in- cisive interviews, in which he often revealed a candid image of his subject. He is the author of six books, and his reviews and articles have appeared in such publications as Esquire, Vogue and the London Times Magazine. He ' ll seldom leave doubt in your mind about what he thinks of an item he reviews. I don ' t write 5000 words of hog wash and leave you hanging. When I ' m finished you know what I think about a movie. NSU students were amazed by Rex Reed ' s openness. His en- joyable lecture carried a very important message: You can succeed at any goal if you continue trying. Rex Reed ORGANIZATIONS SPECIAL INTEREST AG CLUB K.. 1 ngrla Parker. Jill fftmr, 1-aura Sloan. Anhb Lipoid. Reporter, Shaw UM.Ir. W.-PrrMdent. Mardell Sttfey, 1 ' r.M.l.nl. Sal MiMiraca. Row 2: jihI I ' lulliuk. Darla Vincent. France llanih. I ' im Ihiplcchian. Ronnie Dunn, Kim SioggiiiN. Mikr Van Damia. Th«- Agriculture Club was an organization designed to meet the need- and wants of the student, school, and community. Its purpose was to promote and spread interest in agriculture. Membership was open to any student in good standing. The Agriculture Club has suc- MnfuDj coordinated and sponsored the Little Britches, Student, and Open Rodeos, sponsored district high school agriculture rallies and hosted Future Farmers of America judging contests. Recently, the Agriculture Club co-6ponsored an open horse show with the NSU Rodeo Team and Equine Science Club. SPECIAL INTEREST ALPHA ANGELS Row 1 : Brenda Lee Washington, Vice- President, Deborah Lynn Jones, Presi- dent. Row 2: Jacqueline Murray, Secretary Treasurer, Evelyn Bell, Reporter. The Alpha Angels were chartered in February of 1975 to serve as the sweetheart of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, In- corporated. The organization consisted of a group of young ladies selected for their outstanding characteristics. Their objective was to strive toward quality. EQUINE SCIENCE JPECIAL INTEREST Row 1: Kathy Baer, Advisor, James Blackent, President, Darla Vincent, Vice-President, Ashby Lippitt, Secretary, Angelas Parker, Treasurer. Row 2: Blake Chauvin, Renee Fac- cone, Lee Ann Shackleford, Frances Hanks, Robin Younger, Mike Van Damia. Row 3: Carol Phillips, Laura Sloan, Kim Scoggins, Margarte Badger, Parliamentarian, Susannah Craig, Jill Weaver, Public Relations. FWCC SPECIAL INTEREST Row 1: Johnny Cruss, President, John Brouillette, Vice-President, Chirre Kraatz, Secretary Treasurer, Douglas Rhodes, Public Relations, Ed Trahan, Club Cook, Gary Crawford. Row 2: Prem Koshy, Sharon McCarthy, Jon Hosford, Jerry Bolton, Frances Hanks, Dr. Arthur Allen, Advisor. The Forestry and Wildlife Conservation Club was dedicated to the preservation of Wildlife and the forest that they live in. The FWCC was unique in that it provided student conservationists with an outlet that no other club provided. The FWCC was sponsored by the Local Chapter of the Soil and Conservation Society as well as the national SCSA. The FWCC provided lectures on conservation at each meeting. Also, on occasion speakers were from the La. Office of Forestry, International Paper, and the U.S. Forestry Service. Membership was open to all students of all majors who had a sincere interest in conservation. Chartered in 1981, the N.S.U. Equine Science Club was designed for Equine Science majors and anyone else interested in horses. Club activities included a Bridleless-Saddless team, a judging team, show team, foxhunting team, and a vaulting team. Organizations 99 SPECIAL INTEREST GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY Row I : I • ' •ni.iiil Powell, Prehident, Mark Dublin. H .•-l , ri- i(li-ni. Sallyann I ' .i- ' li.il. Scirrlary Treasurer. Row 2: John Smith, David Dobbins, Advisor, Maxir Smith. SPECIAL INTEREST IEEE Row 1: Michael Scott, Chairman, Ricky Rabalais, Raymond Christensen, Ad- visor, Randy Clark, Jeff Albrecht. Row 2: Leisa Kennedy, Jim Holiler, Russell Holts, Tim Moffett, Eddie Dowden, Richard Faccone. The Geological Society served as a means for students to pro- mote geology as a profession. The Geological Society sponsored several camping trips including an annual outing during the Easter vacation. The group ' s main fund raiser was the operation of a food booth at the Natchitoches Christmas Festival. Founded in 1968 by Raymond L. Christensen, the Institute of Electrical Electronic Engineer ' s Student Chapter gave its members an opportunity to develop their professional interests. The IEEE Club held monthly meetings with an outside guest speaker or informative film. At their annual banquet, a member who excelled academically was honored. n i itiom LHEA SMS SPECIAL INTEREST Row 1: Belinda Slaughter, Secretary, Grace O ' Con, Vice-President, Lola Boone, President. Row 2: Natasha Dut- ton. Historian, Deborah House, Treasurer, Stacy Ford. MICRO BIOCHEM SPECIAL INTEREST f vcr ™W • B u. Lji WLi ' i l ffr p 9t£ 1 ■ E L X ' 1 n . L . dHI Row 1: Lisa Jones, Public Relations, Suzanne Tarver, President, Jill Bordelon, Vice-President. Row 2: Dianne Jones, Jerry Allen, Advisor, Pam Smart, Ed Dupuis, Secretary. The Northwestern Chapter of the Louisiana Home Economics Association Student Member Section provided students the op- portunity to be actively involved in home economics at the local, state, and national levels. Any student majoring in Home Economics was eligible for membership. The Student Member Section was a part of the American Home Economics Association, the only scientific and educa- tional non-profit organization of professionals in all phases of modern home economics. The purpose of the Student Member Section included providing and promoting professional develop- ment of college home economics as a positive force in society. The purpose of the Micro Biochem Club was to promote in- terest in the fields of Microbiology and Biochemistry. It also served as a social organization to bring faculty and students closer together. Anyone who has taken or was currently enrolled in a Microbiology or Biochemistry class was eligible for membership. Several members of the Micro Biochem club attended the regional meeting of the American Society of Microbiology. This regional meeting was designed to bring together the microbiologists of Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi to ex- change ideas and information. SPECIAL INTEREST NAIT Row 1 : Kenny Sanders, Advisor, Jo Mouser, President, Robert Delpher Vice-President. Row 2: Blake Chauvir Tommy Nutt. Shinaporn Chatakanand. SPECIAL INTEREST NCAS Row 1: Elycia Graham, Karen Lapeyrouse, Sylvia Del Carmen, Pamela Simmons. Row 2: Susan Scoggins, Jan- nese Whittington. Walter Creighton, Sponsor. Brenda Waggoner. The National Association of Industrial Technology was an organization that allowed students who were pursuing an IET degree to meet together, exchange ideas, experiences, and friend- ship among its members. Previously, the local chapter was called the Industrial Educa- tion Club. This was the first year that the Industrial Education and Technology Department was accredited. Each year the members of AIT toured various industries throughout Louisiana. Texas. Mississippi. Georgia and other -tates in the nation. The main fund-raising activity for NAIT was a food booth at the Christmas Lights Festival. The National Collegiate Association for Secretaries was a pro- fessional organization designed to promote a spirit of fellowship among those students planning secretarial or teaching careers, and provided opportunities for contacts between students and professional men and women. The requirements to become a member of NCAS were: A ma- jor in secretarial administration or business education and a 2.0 grade point average. Monthly meetings were held by NCAS. They also attended the national convention in Memphis, Tennessee. NACUS SPECIAL INTEREST Row 1 : Mary Cleveland, President, Anita Vailes, Vice-President, Kathy Starr, Secretary Treasurer, Diana Hollenbeck, Reporter. Row 2: Deanne Evans, Theresa Mandary, Rita Faccone, Rita Cleveland. NSU IMAGES SPECIAL INTEREST Row 1 : Renee Richard, Charlene Elvers. Through the sponsorship of Mrs. Sadie Thomas, the Northwestern Association of Students Under Six was chartered in 1978. Their main purpose was to provide knowledge and understanding of the needs of children under six. Personal and professional growth of NACUS members was achieved through work shops, state meetings and printed materials. SPECIAL INTEREST ORIENTEERING K  1: C.pt. G«-rr SnrlMtn. Advisor, I ran NieoUe, Gin Kyi -. Row 2: J. .inn. Snehen, Hriin Marshall, LawHon Adam . President. Pat Skidmore. Tht- NSl Pathfinders Orienteering Club was a member f the United States Orienteering Federation. It purpose wa to promote the sport of orienteer- ing at NSl . Orienteering required physical stamina in a competitive cross country race environment and knowledge in the use of maps and the compass. The National Sport ' of Sweden was alive and well in the U.S. and grew daily. The Pathfinders Orienteering Club provided all NSU students and faculty the opportunity to experience a most stimulating and enjoyable sport. SPECIAL INTEREST PHI MU ALPHA Row 1: Howard Burkett, President, Barry Whitten, Vice-President. Row 2: Bryan Guillory, Secretary. Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia was the professional frater- nity for men in music. Its primary purpose was to en- courage and actively promote the highest standards of creativity and performance, education and research in music in America. In order to fulfill its tasks, Sinfonia worked jointly with Sigma Alpha Iota. Together they sponsored concerts, recitals, commis- sioned new compositions, and assisted and tutored students in music courses. Sinfonia was founded in 1898 at the New England Conservatory, Boston, Massachusetts, and was established here in 1942, and has taken a leading role in music ever since. PSYCHOLOGY CLUB [CIALINTERES Row 1: Holly Gustafson, RoBlyn Reddit, Treasurer, Kathi Bailey, Vice-President, Tammy Richardson, President, Donald Gates, Advisor, Janie Berryman, Joyce Jeana. Row 2: Philip Spoto, Jim Carpenter, David Nardini, Kevin Bas- tian, Tony Kerrigan, Stephen Madonna, Jr., Randy Mason. Row 3: David Ather- ton, Caurie O ' Connor, Scott Berger, Michelle Miner, John Monturo, H. Lynn Davis, Lillian Friday. PRSSA SPECIAL INTEREST Row 1: Susan Arthur, National Liaison, Franklin Presson, Advisor, Kathy Jen- ny, Secretary Treasurer, Scott Cox, Vice-President, Charlene Elvers, Presi- dent. Row 2: Angela Row, Jairo Serrato, Harlan Harvey, Jeff Thompson, John Willianms. Organized for Mass Communication Majors, The Public Rela- tions Student Society of America encouraged the understanding of the current theories and practices of public relations. Oppor- tunities were provided for students to develop their professional interests. Organizations 105 SPECIAL INTEREST RAD. TECH. Row 1: Dyan Grappe, Monica Fuglaar. Row 2: Susan Fenton, Ali A. Kamyab. SIGMA SWEETS Row 1 : Bernadelle Graham, Vicki West, Treasurer, Cynthia Murrphy, Vice- President, Shelia Keys, President, Mona Keys, Dean of Pledges. Row 2: Sandra Crittle, Barbara Franklin, Damita Crit- tle, Tracy Watkins, Carolyn Dunn. The NSU Radiological Technology Class was developed to pro- mote a better understanding of the field of radiology. It was organized on N I S.I . ' s Shreveport campus for students majoring in X-Ray Technology. The Phi Beta Sigma Sweets were chartered on the Northwestern campus on January 20, 1981 as a support group for the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. Annual events included car washes, Halloween Parties and aiding Phi Beta Sigmas in their SAD program. The sweets showed sisterhood to each other and worked for the betterment of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. STUDENT AMBASSADORS SPECIAL INTEREST Row 1: Cammy McClary, John Williams, President, J. Scott Repp, Vice-President, John Ramsey, Secretary Treasurer, Sharon Sampite. Row 2: Jack Welch, III, Jack P. Mc- Cain, Gregory C. Shoalmire, Stan Powell, Lyle Simoneaux, Duane Hauser, Patrick Boudreaux. SLAE ' ECIAL INTEREST Row 1: Sylvester Roque, Anita Vailes, Christine Avant, Reporter, Kathy Starr, Treasurer, Donna Davenport, Vice- President, Tim Jacobs, President. Row 2: Brenda Foster, Lisa Williams, Abigail White, Lorie Hamilton, Perry Ander- son. Row 3: Janice Williams, Linda Stuchlik, Theresa Mandry, Barbara Franklin, Linda Norrell, Denise Chance. The Student Ambassadors of Northwestern were chartered to promote N.S.U. to high school seniors and prospective students. Through personal communication, the Student Ambassadors familiarized new recruits with Northwestern. Members of this organization were selected through the Office of High School Relations. The purpose of the Student Louisiana Association of Educators was to acquaint students with the ethics of teaching, to advance the interests and welfare of students preparing for a career in education, and to promote a professional attitude toward the teaching profession. The organization also promoted interest in the parent organization, the Louisiana Association of Educators and the National Education Association, and en- couraged its members to become active in the professional organizations. Organizations 107 SPECIAL INTEREST SNA Row I : Becky Murray Smith. Protident, Betty Davis, 2nd Vice-President, Andy Boyd, Secretary. Kim Gnu. Treasurer. :CIAL INTEREST SNA — ADOS Row 1 : Else-Marie Ravanshid, Sonja LaRay Smith, Joella Wolf, Secretary. Peggy Wyalt, Vice-President, Theresa Manry, President, Lynn Winamute, Publicity Chairman. Row 2: Sharon Stanley, Advisor, Debra Mattox, Carolyn Burton, Sheldon Vailes, Lyn Julian, Yevette Jordan, Cornelia Green, Renee Milligan, Advisor. Row 3: Cathy Lovell, Lockey Whitaker, Donna Coats, Pamela L. Frank, Marcellus Pearce, Thereas L. Stewart, Stacey Peterson. The Student Nurses Association — Associate Degree Organiza- tion of Students was an organization developed for those students enrolled in the Nursing Associate Degree program in Shreveport. Opportunities were provided for its members to enhance their professional skills and responsibilities. The purpose of the Student Nurses Association was to orient Nursing majors with their chosen field of study. This goal was achieved through their many activities such as assisting with Medical Dental Van Health Screening, Conducting biweekly blood pressure screening at the American Legion Post in Natchitoches and through hosting educational guest speakers at their regular biweekly meetings. SPECIAL INTEREST Row 1 : Michelle Moore, President, Lori Sevier, Historian. Row 2: Beverly Stewart, Secretary, Renee Hankins, Vice-President. SPA SPECIAL INTERESl Row 1: Jackie Calandro, Treasurer, Kathy Carroll, President. Row 2: Michelle Miner, Lyle Simoneaux. The Student Personnel Association was a professional organization of graduate students pursuing a master ' s degree in Student Personnel Services. This organization ' s main purpose was to strive for close rapport and good relations between the SPS students, their instructors, and the practicing student per- sonnel supervisors. Developed for Nursing majors at Northwestern ' s Warrington Campus in Shreveport, the Student Nurses Association — Warrington Campus provided an opportunity for students to grow professionally and personally. Organizations 109 SPECIAL INTEREST YANG Row 1 : Parker Thompson. Sam Riley, Don Harrison. Perry Anderson, Joe Cunningham, Robert Delrie, Mike Musgrove. Row 2: Tony Beckermeyer, David llmer, Joe Bienvenu, Bill Ford, Chris Morau, Stanley Hippler, John Jackson. SPECIAL INTEREST YOUNG DEMOCRATS Row 1 : Lisa Morse, Lisa Lawson, Linaclaire Peterson, Lynn Nicolle, Treasurer, Greg Shoalmire, President, Sharon Sampite, Secretary, Susan Ar- thur, Tommy Abrusley. Row 2: Elycia Graham, Leah Sherman, Joseph Olivier, Dudley Hall, Harlan Harvey, Vice- President, Jack Welch, III. David I liiH-r. Student Advisor, Duane Hauser, John Williams, Michaela Sampite. The University of Yang was founded in 1978 by David Stanley. Since its inception on the NSU campus, Yang has grown into the largest men ' s independent organization on campus and the only one recognized with a charter. Yang boasts many student leaders in both the academic and athletic programs at NSU, and was generally recognized as the dominant men ' s independent Intramural team. As the name suggests, the Young Democrats of Northwestern State University was a political party organization designed as a counterpart to the Louisiana State Democratic Party. This group was recently revived on campus to provide Northwestern students with the opportunity to get involved with government on levels ranging from local police jury to national presidential elections. The philosophy behind Young Democrats was that by providing such student involvement, the student population could become more involved in government and make more in- telligent decisions when choosing leaders. The only requirement for Young Democrats was that the stu- dent be a United States voting citizen and have a sincere desire to learn through dedicated service. ALPHA ETA R HO Row 1: Mark Dublin, Presi- dent Treasurer, Stacy Farrell, Vice- President, Chris Siegel. Row 2: Dhanni Sukhai, Timothy Steil, Charles Tesche. ALPHA MU GAMMA HONORARY PROFESSIONAL Row 1: Martha Lynn Parent, Charles Tesche, Marian Jones, Secretary Treasurer, H. D. Meade, President, Josephine Norwood. Row 2: Diana Gratten, Howard Burkett, Duke Terrell, Lewis Westfall, Jutta Green, Thomas Bennett, Dr. H. Schroeder. The Eta Phi Chapter of Alpha Mu Gamma, the national col- legiate foreign language honor society, was established in March of 1971atN.S.U. The purposes of this organization were strictly academic recognition of students studying a foreign language, and to pro- mote interest in and pursuit of a foreign language. Prerequisites for membership were completion of four semesters of a foreign language with a minimum grade point average of 3.5. Founded by Ray Carney and Curtis Weber, Alpha Eta Rho was organized for the general advancement of aviation to the public. By uniting members inside and outside the aviation community through a common enthusiasm for flying, the goal of Alpha Eta Rho was achieved. Organizations 111 HONORARY PROFESSIONAL BETA BETA BETA Row 1: Liu Ji nm Kill. Mirharl Miguel. ic-c-Prrwdrnl, Scott Burt, I ' rr.idrnl, Robin llrndfnon, Secretary Treasurer. Row 2: Dr. Wayne kruiw. Sponnor, Mcliwia Lynn, Martin u i ,- ... in. Tfcuii Stewart, H. D. Meade. HONORARY PROFESSIONAL Row 1 : Vaneesa McGaskey, President, Jame Hartline, Jackie Murray. Row 2: Cynthia Daniels, Secretary-Treasurer, Carolyn Johnson. James Brossette, Chris Moran. BETA GAMMA PS I Beta Beta Beta was a national honor society whose purpose was to promote scholarship through research. Its membership was open to those students majoring in biological sciences. An- nual events included operation of a booth at the Natchitoches Christmas Festival and a camping trip during the Easter vacation. Beta Gamma Psi was an honorary accounting club for students majoring in accounting. The purpose of this club was to en- courage and develop high moral and professional standards; to propagate a sense of responsibility and service in its members; to encourage and recognize scholastic achievement in the collegiate study of accounting; and to encourage and develop leadership ability in its members. All members must be accounting majors having completed 1 2 hours of accounting with a 3.0 average in all accounting courses and a 3.0 average overall. DPMA HONORARY PROFESSIONAL DELTA PSI KAPPA Row 1: Mellynn Henson, Pam Chelette, Audrey Boudreaux, Susan Fortenberry, Sandy Fortenberry, Matilda Singleton, Helen Unenferth, Betsy Tillman, Adi Waworunty, Sallye Gipson, David Rogers. Row 2: Alan Stephens, Pres., Mignona Cote, V.-Pres., Birdia Palmer, Sec, Dudley Hall, Treas., Michael Moore, Advisor, Betty Martin, Advisor, Milexa Mujica, Elsa Pereira, Renee Rif- fel, Damita Crittle. Row 3: Saeed Tajik, Majid Safai, Paul Culpepper, Fernando Osorio, Timothy Jacobs, Jerry Harris, Calvun Madlock, Deborah Prescott, Bar- bara Franklin, Caroline Franklin, Peter Francisco, Janie Cauthier. Row 4: Deb- bie McCary, Brian Foley, Kenneth Crocker, Connie Wallace, Loretta Mason, Sharon Sampite, Johnetta Holl- ingsworth, Charles Metoter, Kerry Durr, David Phillips, Larry Williams, Karla Land. HONORARY PROFESSIONAL The Data Processing Management Association (DPMA), the largest professional management association in information pro- cessing, was chartered on NSU ' s campus last fall. Designed for students planning careers in information processing or related fields, DPMA provided the students with experience that goes beyond the classroom. By becoming affiliated with the student chapter, students were able to explore more extensively their chosen field of study. Membership in DPMA required that the student be interested in the study of information processing. This stipulation was established only for student chapters, however. Upon gradua- tion, the student became eligible to seek membership in a profes- sional chapter. Row 1: Dr. Bonnie Lockwood, Co- Sponsor, Anita Lodridge, Reporter, Don- na Devenport, Alison Bartee, Secretary Treasurer, Stacey Johnson. Row 2: Annette Manuel, Vice-President, Wanda Verette, Mary Antilley, Jaquetta Navarre, President, Dr. Susan Molstad, Co-Sponsor. Delta Psi Kappa was a professional organization for women who were majoring in physical education, recreation, dance and physical therapy. A member had to maintain an overall grade point average of 2.5, and have a 3.0 grade point average in her major classes. Delta Psi Kappa promoted greater fellowship, encouraged high standards of scholarship and professional preparation, and recognized worthwhile achievement. Organizations 113 HONORARY PROFESSIONAL IOTA LAMBDA SIGMA Row 1: David Million. Vice-President. Richard Facronr, President, Raymond ChriklriiM-n. Adviiior. Row 2: Tim Mof- frtt. Fddie Dowdcn. PROFESSIONAL KAPPA OMICRON PHI Row 1 : Grace O ' Con, Treasurer, Kathy Starr, Secretary, Brenda Foster, Vice- President, Theresa Mandry, President. Row 2: Coleen Turner, Renee Faccone, Dr. Celia Decker, Advisor, Stacy Ford, Historian. Kappa Omieron Phi was the National Home Economics Honorary Society whose purpose was to further the best interests of home economics by recognizing and encouraging scholastic excellence, developing leadership abilities, fostering professional interests and promoting fellowship among faculty and students of the profession. Iota Lambda Sigma was a national honorary professional fraternity for men and women in the fields of Industrial Educa- tion, Distributive Education, Business Education, Home Economics, Health Occupations, Technical Education and Voca- tional Education. Its purpose was to recognize professional train- ing, high scholarship and to provide limited scholarships for graduate study. Pi chapter of Iota Lambda Sigma was chartered in 1949 at N.S.U. Membership is by invitation only. To be eligi- ble a grade point average of 3.0 must be maintained in the major with a 2.5 overall grade point average in all work persured. • i iniutioiM PHI ALPHA THETA HONORARY PROFESSIONAL Row 1 : Maxine Taylor, Dr. James L. Mo- Corkle, Sponsor, Michael Landry, Don- na LeBlanc, Vice-President, Mary Lin Wernet, President. Row 2: Evelyn Stall- ings, David Adcock, Carol Wells, Ad- visor, John Price, Advisor. PHI ETA SIGMA % H H H +■ i Sak aA l afl I lilfn MT n Ifl •JAmAlall Row 1: Raymond Nabors, Lawrence Wise, Senior Advisor, Michael Miguer, Vice-President, Scott Burt, President, Gregory Shoalmire, Treasurer, Thomas Goss. Row 2: Craig Forme, Marvin W. Lewis, III, Eric Manning, Britton Eaves, Bryan Foley, Tom Whitehead, Faculty Advisor. The Pi Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta was founded on N.S.U. ' s campus in March of 1934. Founded by a group of social science teachers and students whose purpose was to recognize out- standing students majoring in History. Outstanding students were honored at the annual Spring Banquet. Established on May 18, 1963, Phi Eta Sigma was a national Honor Society for freshman men. Members of this society directed their efforts toward higher standards of learning and scholastic achievement. Requirements for membership included a 3.5 grade point average during the first semester of enrollment. Organizations 115 HONORARY PROFESSIONAL PSICHI Koo 1 Muhrllr Miner. Joyce Jcane. Ko-Kn K.-ddi . TreaMirrr. S -o(l Brrger. Proidt-nt. Donald (iiln. Advi or. Strphcn Madama. Secretary. Philip Spoto. How 2: Jim Carpenter. Tony Ker- rigan. ke in Baxtian. David Nardini, Holly (iuMiUn. Kathi Bailey. Janie Berry man. Tammy Richardson. HONORARY PROFESSIONAL SIGMA ALPHA IOTA Row 1 : Vanessa Boyer. Treasurer, Bon- nie McNeill, Vice-President, Pam Caldwell, President, Leisa Kennedy, Recording and Corresponding Secretary. Row 2: Angela Row, Editor Sergeant-at- Arms, Margaret Roberts, Chaplain, Pamela Jo Johnson. Sigma Alpha Iota was an international music fraternity for women. Since the founding of this vital organization in 1903 at The University of Michigan School of Music in Ann Arbor, Sigma Alpha Iota members have been dedicated to the promotion of music throughout the world. The ideals and aims of Sigma Alpha Iota were met in many ways. By giving inspiration and material aid to its members, Sigma Alpha Iota contributed to the fullest realization of the in- dividual ' s potential. I rganiutions SIGMA DELTA CHI HONORARY PROFESSIONAL Row 1: Suasn Arthur, Secretary, Kathy Jenny, Vice-President. Row 2: E. Adams, Advisor, Scott Cox, President. SAM HONORARY PROFESSIONAL Row 1 : Dr. Marie Burkhead, Sponsor, Jutta -Creen, Treasurer, Kathy Autrey, Secretary, Mary Lynn Tauton, Vice- President of Promotion, Paul Crnkovic, President. Row 2: Sharon Sampite, Fer- nando Osario, Jon Mouser, Harlan Harvey, Dudley Hall, David Phillips, Monica Bartee. Row 3: Lyndra Ann Bethea, Lori Todd, Carolyn Dunn, Sylvia Del Carmen, Susan Fortenberry, Sandy Fortenberry, Audrey Boudreaux. The NSU Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, Sigma Delta Chi was founded as a campus organization in 1972. The primary goals of all SPJ SDC campus charters were (1) to provide an avenue for professional development of their members, (2) to provide journalistic services to their campuses and communities, and (3) to emphasize the traditional aims of American Journalism. The NSU chapter in the past has assisted the academic jour- nalism program. Special projects have included high school newspaper contests and a statewide survey of district attorneys and judges on the question of allowing cameras in the courtroom during a trial. In 1919, the Society for the Advancement of Management (SAM) was formed as the first professional organization to pro- mote scientific management. SAM is an international organiza- tion which helped students to develop a variety of managerial skills. The NSU chapter of SAM sponsored marketing seminars, field trips to industries, and opportunities to apply managerial skills through fund raising activities. Organiza tions 117 BLUE KEY Row 1 : Stan Powell, President, R. Henry Ingram, John C. Williams, Secretary, Cindy Ernst, Sweetheart, Micheal Miguez, Jon Robbins, Barrett McClinton, James Hartline. Row 2: Mark Diblin. Scott Burt, Jim Hollier, Leonard Powell, Timothy Jacobs, David Nardini, Joe Cunningham, Harlan Harvey, Parker Thompson. Lawson Adams. The Northwestern chapter of Blue Key National Honor Fraternity was started in 1959 by Leonard 0. Nichols, the Dean of Men, as a national honor fraternity. The organization was to promote service to the University and to fellow students. The re- quirements for membership included a 2.6 grade point average, membership in at least 2 campus organizations, and officer in at least one, affirmation of at least 90% of the chapter, and junior or senior standing. The chapter provided help at graduation and registration, and provided service to the Natchitoches community. PURPLE JACKETS Membership in the Purple Jackets organization was considered to be one of the most presitigious honors for a woman student at N.S.U. As the official hostesses for the University, Purple Jackets served at registration, graduation, home football games, receptions, elections and community events. Qualifications included a 2.6 grade point average, member- ship in two campus organizations, in one of them, an officer, strong character, high ideals, and service to Northwestern. Row 1: Karen Schallhorn, Stacy Baumgardner, Shirley White, Secretary, Anna Hill, Treasurer, Melissa Lynn, President, Laura Sloan, Vice-President, Cindy Ernst, Public Relations, Jill Bordelon, Anita Vales. Row 2: Birdia Palmer, Vnaeesa McGaskey, Historian, DeEtra Scott, Theresa Mandy, Linda Stuchlik, June Johnson, Alison Bartee, Lisa Williams, Susan Combest, Janice Williams. Row 3: Stacie Lafitte, Brenda Foster, Debbie Gardner, Judi Humphrey, Janice Duggan, Gina Kyle, Brenda Waggoner, Heideith Myles, Brunetta Anthony. Organizations 119 ALPHA LAMBDA DELTA Ko I Karl 1 « ). Mrllynn Hrllnon. ( hriKtinr ant. Jraiinr SnrlMin, Prrai- dmt. Trrn Griffin. Row 2: Janicr Vill.am.. Norllr ( r r. Sharla Fo.hr -. Barbara Gillia, Advisor, Sunn Kortrnbrrry. PHI KAPPA PHI 1: Melissa Lynn, Jill Bordelon. 2: Linda Stuchlik, Anna Hill. Alpha Lambda Delta was the national honor society for women who maintained at least a 3.5 overall grade point average during their first year at Northwestern. Alpha Lambda Delta also engaged in various service projects throughout the year. Phi Kappa Phi was a national honor society composed of second semester juniors, seniors and graduate students who had a grade point average of 3.5 or better. The organization sought to emphasize scholarship and character in college students. ADOS GOVERNMENTAL The Associate Degree Organization of Students was a satellite government of the Student Government Association of Northwestern State University. All students who pursued 12 hours or more on the King ' s Highway Gampus in Shreveport are included in the membership of the ADOS. ADOS was established for the following reasons: To establish and maintain high professional standards and ideals, and to en- courage and promote all enterprises tending to make the school more progressive; to establish and maintain the organization of students; to enforce suitable laws, and to promote such activities as may from time to time be pursued in student life; to create a sense of unity, cooperation, and understanding between the faculty and the students, to create a sense of fellowship among the members of the student body, and to encourage individual responsibility in maintaining the high ideals and standards of the organization. Row 1: Jerry Fairbanks, President, David Candler, Commissioner of Elections, Deborah Zimmerman, Secretary, Kim Gras, Nancy Hammons, Vice-President, Deana Mitchell, Treasurer. Row 2: Dan Herndon, Lori Peterson, Lisa Mayers, Alicia Wyatt, Jackie O ' Neill, Advisor. Row 3: Andy Boyd, Jack Barr, Thomas James, Lynne Van Winterswyk, Garry Stewart. Organizations 121 ;OVERNMENTAL Row 1 : Patrick Boudreaux, Rusty Jackson, James Hartline, Secretary, Ernell Jones, 1st Vice-President, Jon Robbing, President, Skippy Waters, 2nd Vice- President, David Nardihi, Parliamentarian, Lyle Simioneaux, Advisor. Row 2: Michael Miguel, Harlan Harvey, Lawson Adams, Robert J. Jackson, Gregory C. Shoalmire, Jon Mouser, Jack P. McCain III, Jim Hollier, J. Scott Repp, J. J. Williams. The Interfraternity Council served as the governing body for all social fraternities on Northwestern ' s campus. The council was composed of delegates from each fraternity. One main activity of the council was coordinating a fund raiser in which the proceeds were donated to the campus day care center. PANHELLENIC GOVERNMENTAL Row 1 : Tammy LaFleur, Christine Avant, Vice-President, Danita Noland, President, Monica Aucion, Secretary. Row 2: Sharon Sampite, Annette Marler, Anna Hill, Camille Hawthorne, Sponsor. PAN-HELLENIC GOVERNMENTAL Row 2: Marion Johnson, President, Shirley White, Vice-President. Row 2: Darlene Brown, Jacqueline Murray. The Panhellenic Council evolved from efforts of the sororities on campus. The council was composed of four members each from Sigma Kappa, Delta Zeta, Phoi Mu and Sigma Sigma Sigma. The main purpose of the council was to govern the sororities and maintain inter-relations among the sororities. The Pan-Hellenic Council served as the governing body for Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, and Zeta Phi Beta Sororities. The Council promoted not only academic excellence but also high social and moral standards. Organizations 123 GOVERNMENTAL SGA Noel Nicolle, Vice-President Joe Cunningham, T SGA GOVERNMENTAL The purpose of NorthwesterrTs Stu- dent Government Association was to bring the students and the administration ogether. In order to serve the SGA, a student would have to be a full-time undergraduate. Some activities organized by the SGA were State Fair and Homecoming activities and the distinguished lecture series. i Pierce and Scott Repp, Cabinet members Organizations 125 GOVERNMENTAL SUGB June Johnson, Secretary Stephanie Samuels, 2nd Vice-President SUGB Advisors Bob Wilson, Kathey Carrol, and Camile Hawthorne Janice Duggan, Parliamentar From the moment a student registered at Northwestern State Universi- ty as a full-time student, he was a member of the University ' s Student Union. Presiding over the use of the Student Union was the Student Union Governing Board, which is composed of seven executive members, eight committee chairmen, and nine representatives. The Board ' s func- tion was to coordinate and plan activities which entertained, educated, and enriched the lives of the students of Northwestern. Organizations 127 NATCH ITOC H ES-NORTH WESTERN C HORALE Members of the Natchitoches-Northwestern Chorale practice for up con The Natchitoches-Northwestern Chorale allowed people of the Nat- chitoches Community and the students of Northwestern to perform together in community and university activities. The Natchitoches-Northwestern Chorale was begun by Dr. John Taylor in 1977. JAZZ ENSEMBLE With banquet and concert perfor- mances and tours of area high schools, ' the Northwestern Jazz Ensemble enter- tained both the student body and the community. Its members were also pro- vided with enriching musical experience. Organizations 129 DEMON BAND NORTHWESTERN STAIE OM VERS 1 o tt t b- t « f • f i t t V V The Northwestern State University Demon Marching Band The NSU Demon Marching Band was known as The Spirit of Northwestern. This was because they performed with dedica- tion at pep rallies, parades, football games, and other school related activities. This year ' s band was directed by Mr. Bill Brent, and Mr . Guy Gauthreaux was assistant band director. A proud moment for the band this year was being invited to the marching festival in Shreveport. Another highlight of this year was receiving new uniforms. One of the special halftime shows performed by the Demon Band was a patriotic show which included the 1812 Overture, Yankee Doodle Dandy Grand Old Flag, My Country, and America the Beautiful. DEMON BAND 0 PICCOLOS TROMBONES Larry Hunt Mark Jordan Tina Manry Cecile Saltzman Stacie Miller Richard Stalling Tina Baccigalopi Bryan Guillory Denise Coolman Kenneth Crocker Scott Clinton Levern McLemore Angillar Noble Dale Manry CLARINETS PERCUSSION Cynthia Medlock Sonelius Smith Mark Griffith Jerome Haw ard Carla Garner Andy Long Patr icia Hinkston Beth Wineland Brenda Green Toni Simon Neva Williams Doug Dement Jennifer Delano Suzanne Meyers Susan Maloney Susan Burkett Howard Burkett SAXOPHONES Tully Thorton Jeff Manry DRUM MAJOR Nancy Simmons Debbie Barnes Mike Gibson Bret Baudin TWIRLERS TRUMPETS DeDe Chambers Tommy Moore Janet McClaugherty Kevin Jones Sarah Muse Robby Robinett Jan West Tim Bates Yevette Jordan Mike Packard Stacey Keller Daniel O ' Leary Shawn Kathey FLAGS Jeannie Broussard Stacey Peterson FRENCH HORNS Donna Nunley Danna McClaugherty Rabon Vercher Michelle Gagnard Julie Chatelain Lucy LeBlanc Kevin Detillier Karen Kinberger Ted Beagley Robyn Juchniewiez Tammy Henley Robin Younger Lorrie Rachel BARITONES Kathy Shafer Jodi Bodine Terry Flippo Timothy McDow Nita Cornelius Annette Pierson Jill Blake TUBAS Cathey Smith BAND DIRECTORS William Hymes Danny Edwards Kendall Hebert Guy Gauthreaux Dennis Crawford Bill Brent Tpffrev Zerinsue John Lee Band Director, Bill Brent maps out a formation. Organizations 131 NATCHITOCHES-NORTHWESTERN SYMPHONY The Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony performs in an outdoor concert. With the consent of the director, anyone with the ability to play an or- chestral instrument was welcome to join the Natchitoches-Northwestern Sym- phony. The Symphony provided music majors with valuable experience and recreation for non-music majors. The surrounding community and North- western were brought together by the Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony . NSU CONCERT CHOIR The NSU Concert Choir perform one of their many exciting concerts. The NSU Concert Choir performed several concerts during the 1983-84 season. The Concert Choir performed for several high schools, for the Nat- chitoches community, and for North- western ' s students. For any North- western student wishing to participate, the Concert Choir was begun in 1976 by Dr. John Taylor. Organizations 133 ENTERTAINERS John Litt I c Alt : ,? II fa Lrthur B 5f L Randall Aguilar if _ Leigh Wood Jerry Davis Molly Thornton ENTERTAINERS The NSU Entertainers performed at events both locally and statewide to represent North- western. The way that a person was selected to join this musical group was by auditioning. The group involved vocalists who attended NSU. The 1983-84 NSU Entertainers. Organizations 135 RELIGIOUS BSU Row 1 : Susan Vining, Vi mti . Chairperson, Betty Jo Le Doux, Social Chairman. Terri Etheredge. Vesper Chairperson. Karen Sanders. Vice-President, Brad Bate . President. Christina Jenkins. Baptist Young Women President, Craig For- que. Music Chairman. Duke Terrell. Inner Peace Director. Row 2: Sydney For- rester. Donna Coals. Shavon Sullivan. Beth McMillan, Connie Cooley, Janice Williams. Karen Thompson. Women ' s Athletic Chairman, Audrey Boudreaux, Bible-Study Chairman. David Phillips. International Chairman. Row 3: Joyce Roberts. Rene Welch, Lori Forque, Joel Pierce. Lee Ann Shackleford. John (Singles. Joey Williams. Kelli Farley. Sandy Fortenberry, Susan Fortenberry, Joy Julian. The Baptist Student Union ' s main goal was to be living ex- amples of Christ, to show that He was real and to prove that He can make a difference in a person ' s life. They also promoted spiritual growth and fellowship. Regular functions included Monday and Wednesday night Vespers, a short time of singing and devotion, Bible study on Tuesday nights, TNT night on Thursday, and Noon Encounter on Wednesday afrernoons. Other activities included State Convention, Big Sister Little Sister of Little Brother programs, raising money for summer mis- sions, outreach programs, spring banquet, and Baptist Young Women meetings. Also, they sponsored Freshmen Week, Interna- tional Focus Week, programs for high school students, and in- tramural participation. CHI ALPHA RELIGIOUS Row 1: Eliro Cox, Suzanne Ebarb. Row 2: Sharon Neal, Secretary. FCS Row 1: Stan Powell, President, Mike Deramee, Vice-President, Natasha Dut- ton, Alan Stephens, David Phillips. Row 2: Audrey Boudreaux, Susan Fortenberry, Lee Ann Shackleford, DeAnne Evans, Milexa Mvjica. ■ k(k Chi Alpha, translated as Christ-sent ones, was designed to meet the spiritual needs of Christian students through fellowship and Bible study. Although Nationwide Chi Alpha ' s were spon- sored by Assembly of God Churches, the student fellowship en- couraged all students of all denominations to attend. The Fellowship of Christian Students was organized at Northwestern in 1980. FCS ' s purpose was to unlock the JOY- Jesus, others and yourself for those that came seeking. Organizations 137 WESLEY Rov 1 : Carla Erickson, Secretary Treasurer, Jon Hosford, Vice-President, Pen- in Powell. President. Rev. Barbara Duke, Director. Linda Stuchlik. Row 2: Mtlann- Daiple. Karen Thompson, Kaye Stevens, Cindy Wigely. Jacquetta a arrc. Janice Williams. The Wesley Foundation was the campus extension of the United Methodist Church. In addition to being open to students, the Wesley offered worship services on Sunday and Wednesday- nights, along with Thursday noon meals, which were accom- panied by a guest speaker. Occasionally, the Wesley offered retreats which were excellent opportunities for personal growth and life-long friendships. They also took an active part in the intramural program. Membership in the Wesley was open to all students. ARGUS :OMMUNICATIONS Argus, the Multi-media magazine of Northwestern State University, was published by the Languages Department. The magazine featured poetry, short stories, essays, photographs, and lithographs submitted by N.S.U. students and faculty. Row 1: Leslie Gragory, Susan Dollar, Bilbeau, Allen M. Ford. Row 2: Carolyn Lee, the Dummy, Debra Waters, Renee Hughes. Organizations 139 COMMUNICATIONS KNWD KNWD STAFF — Eric Maron, General Manager, Paul Rino, Program Director, Randy Adcock, Music Director, Greg Lloid, Production Manager, Amanda Smith, Traffic and Continuity, Ferrell Sonnier, Assistant Music Director, Ron Rachael, SuSu Williamson, Elaina Verrett, Daniel Williams, Marcellus Pearce, Leslie Ingram, Margaret Weaver, Katie Vangen, Bubba Soilau, Michelle Isil, Mike Driskell, Leslie Gregory, Dawayna Yates, Rosemary Henry, Tony Hernandez, Dolnald Thibodeaux, Jeffrey Bailey, Kenneth Lewis, Stephanie Samuels, Jon Hosford, Ralph Cannella, Joel Langton, Cheryl Aymond, Mark Colton, Karen Sanders, Joel Pearce, Carolyn Lee, Jairo Serrate KNWD COMMUNICATIONS KNWD meant people, ideas, creativity and music. As an intrin- sic link of communication between NSU students and the Natchitoches community, KNWD served as the alternative source for information and entertainment. KNWD was Progressive Radio, owned and operated by NSU students. It operated at 250 watts with their antenna located on top of Turpin Stadium, KNWD went interna- tional. Each day was filled, from 9:00 A.M. thru to midnight, with the very best in Progressive radio, and played only the best music. KNWD had something for everyone and was growing: MONDAY: Live broadcast of the SGA meetings at 6:00 p.m. Keeping the students informed of their student government. 8:00 p.m. — Rock Chronicles, 11:00 p.m. — International Music exposed the NSU student and the community to the music of the world. TUESDAY: A KNWD Two ' s-Day with two in a row from the same artist all day long. WEDNESDAY: 8:00 — It ' s Your Turn call in talk show with in- teresting conversation and guests. THURSDAY: 8:00 p.m. — Retro- Rock was back with the words and music your favorite artists. FRIDAY: Our regular Progressive musical format all day with an ex- tra bonus at 4:00 p.m.: Radio Free America. SATURDAY: Home Demon Foot- ball games found KNWD broad- casting Live from Turpin Stadium all the action, both real and unreal. SUNDAY: 1:00 p.m. — Contem- porary Christian Music, 3:00 p.m. — The Jazz Connection KNWD worked hard to provide NSU and the Natchitoches com- munity with much more. Plans were being implemented to begin the live broadcasting of musical and instructional events from the new A. A. Fredricks building on campus. Also, over the last year, KNWD gave away concert tickets for such artists as Kansas, Heart, Van Halen, Judas Priest, Lover- boy, Zebra, ZZ Top, Triumph and many more. For the hungry listeners we gave away Free Dominos Pizzas. In the area of news, KNWD was expanding. Associated Press News was broadcast three times Daily, in- cluding the Big News, a fifteen minute program with emphasis on local, NSU news. This program featured interviews with local news-makers by KNWD staff members and Mass Communication students. The area of fun and in- formative news was provided four times daily by News Blimp. The News Blimp touched down with a humorous touch to important news. Creativity and good fun con- tinued at KNWD this year. Once again, KNWD Backed-up the Demons at the annual Homecom- ing Parade. This year, they featured a radio drama written by KNWD ' s very own Ron Rachal. They also followed up last year ' s Christmas Parade entry (The KNWD Preci- sion Lawn-Mower Drill Team) with this year ' s favorite, the KNWD Precision Drill Team. KNWD was Louisiana ' s only true creative radio. Organizations 141 COMMUNICATIONS CURRENT SAUCE Joe Cunningham, Jr., Sports Editor CURRENT SAUCE Not Pictured: Stephanie Samuels, Business Manager Lucy LeBlanc, Advertising Manager (Spring) David Berg, Proofreader Donna Jo Kelly, Circulation Manager Gary Morgan, Circulation Manager Frank Presson, Advisor The Current Sauce is the official publication of the Northwestern student body. It is published every Tuesday during the fall and spring semesters with the exception of holidays and testing periods and bi- weekly during the summer semesters. During the fall semester, the staff suffered from a lack of manpower. With the organization of the Stu- dent Media Board, the Current Sauce received more support which enabled it to get on its feet. Dr. Sara Burroughs was named faculty advisor as Mr. Frank Presson took over as advisor to the Pot- pourri yearbook. Organizations 143 COMMUNICATIONS POTPOURRI Ezra Adams, Advisor Ed Dupuis, Copy Editor L _ V Jl r ' J 9 ' fi s 1 1 1 j i I ' M Carla Erickson, People and Events POTPOURRI XDMMUNICATIONS Throughout the fall semester, members of the 1984 Potpourri staff worked with dedication to pro- duce a book that would depict the events held at NSU this past year. The 1984 Potpourri staff consisted of advisor, Ezra Adams; editor, Janice Williams; copy editor, Ed Dupuis; section editors, Monica Bartee, Donna Doll, Carla Erickson, and Kristine Leone; photographers, Melanie Daigle and Donald Thibodeaux; and appren- tice, Jan Chatelain. Organizations 145 CANE RIVER BELLES The official Dance line for North- western State University was the Cane River Belles. Each Cane River Belle was carefully selected on the basis of ability, over-all appearance, and personality. They performed at pep rallies, home foot- ball games and some home basketball games. Proud members of the Cane River Belles smile at the NSU crowd. CANE RIVER BELLES The Cane River Belles concentrate to create an awesome performance Organizations 147 Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people. ' CLUBS NOT PICTURED Alpha Beta Alpha Alpha Kappa Delta Alpha Psi Omega American Chemical Society Anthropology Club Association of Student Artists Black Knights Drill Team Church of Christ Student Devotional Cosmopolitan Club Holy Cross Catholic Church Muslim Student Association Omega Pearls Pentecostal Students Periaktoi Phi Delta Kappa Phi Epsilon Kappa Pi Omega Pi Presbyterian Church Ranger Platoon Sigma Delta Phi Sigma Tau Delta Student Council for Exceptional Children Student Dietetics Association Student Nurses Association United Ministries in Higher Education University Players GREEKS GREEKSGREEKSGREEKSGREEKSGREE ALPHAPHIALPHAALPHAPHIALPHAALPHAP DELTASIGMATHETA DELTASIG MATH ETA Colors: White OFFICERS SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Red President — Birdia Palmer Health Fair Flower: Peppermint Carnation Vice-President — Darlene Brown Greek Show Secretary — Shirley White Sophisticated Gents Pageant Treasurer — Heidi Myles Jabborwock Reporter — Amanda Young Founders Week Founders Week Banquet Founders Week Church Program DELTAZETA DELTAZETA DELTAZETA Officers Social Calendar Colors: Rose Green President — Amy Viator Rose Ball Vice President — Denise Chance exchanges Flower: Killarney Rose Treasurer — Christine Avant St. Pat ' s Dance Secretary — Susan Scoggins Province Day KAPPA ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA KAPPA AL Colors: Crimson Red SOCIAL OFFICERS Old Gold CALENDAR President — Greg Stracner Flowers: Red Rose Boxing Tournament Barbeque Vice President — Mike Prudhomme Magnolia Blossom Secretary — Steve Estep Jungle Party Corresponding Secretary — Billy Benefield Hells Angels Old South Treasurer — Britton Eaves Parliamentarian — Ed Martin Covevion KAPPAALPHAPSIKAPPAALPHAPSIKAPPA WELCOME FREE SPIRIT KAPPA ALPHA PS I i i M — mmm ■ e $ ? . o c If OFFICERS SOCIAL Colors: Red White President — Melvin LaCour Stomp Vice President — Kenneth Mosley Car Washes Flower: Red Carnation Secretary — Ray Brown Fashion Shows Treasurer — Ray Brown Greek Shows Dean of Pledges — Fredrick Walker Dances : KAPPASIGMAKAPPASIGMAKAPPASIGMA Colors: Scarlet Red Charity Bowl President — Jack McCain Emerald Green Luau Vice-President — Russel Bienvenu White Black and White Formal Secretary — Larry Taylor Exchanges Treasurer — Wilford Waters Flower: Lilly of the Valley Intramurals Master of Ceremonies — Mike Brown Midnight movies Guards — Ben Mayeaux Shawn Wyble OMEGAPSIPHIOMEGAPSIPHIOMEGAPSI OFFICERS Basileus — Walter Young Vice-Basileus — Craig Ryan Keeper of Records and Seal — James Frazier Keeper of Finance — Bartel James Dean of Pledges — Edgar Washington Greeks 159 PHIBETASIGMAPHIBETASIGMAPHIBET 1 PHIMUPHIMUPHIMUPHIMUPHIMUPHIMUPH SOCIAL CALENDAR OFFICERS Colors: Pink and White Flower: Rose Carnation Grub Dance President: Karen Schallhorn Mascot: Ladybugs and Balloons Rock-a-Thon Vice-President: Melanie Campbell Hope Week Secretary: Brenda Waggoner Turkey Caroling Corresponding Secretary: LeAnn Gray- Mother Daughter Banquet Treasurer: Cindy Ernst Formal Parliamentary: Angela Champion State Day Big Sis-Lil Sis Week SIGMAKAPPASIGMAKAPPASIGMAKAPPA Colors: Lavendar SOCIAL OFFICERS Maroon CALENDAR President — Jodi Werfel Flower: Violet Window Washes Vice-President — Judi Humphrey Gumbo Suppers Secretary — Beth Sandford Dances Corresponding Secretary — Terri McCann Violet Ball Pledge Trainer — Debbie Gardner Swamp Stomp Treasurer — Laura Vincent SIGMASIGMASIGMASIGMASIGMASIGMASIG SOCIAL CALENDAR Harvest Dance Formal Sigma Serves Childrens Week Founders Day Big Sis-Lil Sis Week OFFICERS President: Stacie Lafitte Vide-President: Laurie Weaver Secretary: Eileen Haynes Treasurer: Beth McMillan Education Director: Roxanne Barbo Colors: Purple and White Flowers: Violets Mascot: Saiboats and Mushrooms Greeks 163 SigmaTauGammaSigmaTauGamma .It Ir inEE • Colors: Blue and White Social Calendar Officers Flower: White Rose Exchanges President — Donald Bihm Rush Vice President of Records — John Frost Greek Week Vice President of Management — Darrell Delphen Gumbo Vice President of Education — Brian Barrios Christmas Lights Vice President of Membership — Byron Carpenter TAUKAPPAEPSILON TAUKAPPAEPSILON Officers Social Calendar Colors: Cherry Gray President — Michael Miguez Toga Party Vice President — Dennis Jerrares Beach Party Flower: Red Carnation Secretary — Chuck Brigham Intra-Murals Treasurer — Rusty Jackson Red Carnation Ball Historian — Richard Chunn Car Washes Window Washes Exchanges THETA CHI THETA CHI THETA CHI THETA Colors: Red SOCIAL CALENDAR OFFICERS White Rush Week President — Noel Nicolle Flowers: Red Carnation Exchanges Vice President — Blake Chauvin MARC Party Secretary — Robert Breitkreutz Secret Sis Revealing Treasurer — Scott Ford Christmas Festival Booth Pledge Marshal — David Nardini ZETAPHIBETAZETAPHIBETAZETAPHIBETA ■i ■■hebt- 4 ■BMV ■■ ■ v ■ ' a: r « • ■ ■ i WTHM JBStd JHB . OFFICERS President — Marion Johnson Vice-President — Dwanda Smith Secretary Treasurer — Tami Lilly Dean of Pledges — Dwanda Smith Dean of Probate — Marion Johnson SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Stomp shows Talent shows Greek shows Car washes Colors: Royal Blue White Flower: White Chrysanthemum GREEKFAVORITESGREEKFAVORITES Lynn Nicolle ■ ' }■ - M L mm 1 ur r i jii J r Harlan Harvey % +, m GREEKFAVORITESGREEKFAVORITESGREEK Amy Viator Greeks 169 ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA ALPHA KAPPA AL ( w.ii.... m H...M.U jrnliiii Frjnkli SallycGipa Jacqueline K. Murra Jeanme Mutr.n Deborah I Preacotl ALPHA PHI ALPHA PHI ALPHA PHI ALPH [ a id Fuller Ronald Page h in John Wallace Delfet Ra Washington DELTA SIGMA THETA DELTA SIGMA THE Brunella nlhon Darlene Brown Susan ( lombeai Brenda Fowler Heideith V. Myla Birdia Palmer IVFtra Scetl Shirle I) White manda M. oung DELTA ZETA DELTA ZETA DELTA ZETA Christine Avant Denise Chance Kimberley Kocmich Susan Scoggins Pamela Thompson Amy K. Viator KAPPA ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA KAPPA AL Kendall Acosta Doug Baker Billy Benefield Michael Allen Billings Rickey Brinkley Dane Broussard Robert M. Cleveland Bobby Critselous Steve Estep Neil Evans James Eversull Jeff Eversull Damon Gilcrease Harlan Harvey Darrell Hickman Jim Johnson Paul Khoury DeWayne LaCaze Richard LeVasseui Beebe Martin Edward Martin Jim Martin Steve McQueen Tommy Moore Dwayne Moreau « ay land W Phillip MiLr I ' riidhomine Robert PynM I ...ns Kobin.tt Donald Smith Greg Strainer Will Taylor Ronald G. Williuni Sharon Sampite KAPPA ALPHA PSI KAPPA ALPHA PSI Robert J. Brown Thycossio R. Brown Robert J. Jackson Ernell Jones Spencer Mallett Jr. Anthony Robertson Brian C. Sampson Robert Shaw KAPPA SIGMA KAPPA SIGMA KAPPA SIG Tommy Abrusley Kevin Bartholomew Russel Bienvenu Mike Brown Darren F. Chifici W.GuyCloutier, III Dm Cunningham Richard de Vargas Coy Gammage Joe Hardee, Jr. Fred Howell Chris Ingram R. Henry Ingram Richard Johnson Carlton R. Jones Jeff Kite Ashton Langlinais and Figgs Shayne Maddox Jack P. McCain, III Dane McLamore Todd B. Nash Greg Powell Jim Reichel J. Scott Repp Tim Riggs Tate Russell Stacy Scoggins Chris Settle Gregory C. Shoalmire Lawrence Taylor Ricky Walsmley Randy Walsworth Wilfred F. Waters, III David Webb Shawn E. Wyble Melinda Mouton OMEGA PSI PHI OMEGA PSI PHI OMEGA Jn ' ' i k WMIi ■LiV ■jjXj ,1 B Vr F 1 ml E ? Peter Francisco James Frazier John L. Geogre Bartel W.James Craig Ryan Edgar Washington, III Reginald E. Williams Walter Young, Jr. PHI BETA SIGMA PHI BETA SIGMA PHI B M.uk M. K.„ „- Shawn K. Pitts Jerry L. Vlilliams PHI MU PHI MU PHI MU PHI MU PHI MU Allison Barron Stacy Baumgardener Stacy Brown Babette Bourgeois MelanicM. Campbell Angela Champion  . ■ 1 1 1 1 1 1 ■ • Champion Carla Cook Beth Daanen Christi Dickey Donna Doll Molly Dranguey Angel Edwards Terri Ellis Cindy Ernsl Monique Eacuriei Stacy Farrell Roaemar) Gald Ion l ..ill - Deana Crau LeAnn Cray Amnu (.iir-s Anna 11,11 Mice Hon. -Johnson Tammy LaFleur Angela Lasyone Connie Keger Kristine Leone Tara Lewis Rhonda Leydecker Jackis Lowrey Mary Lumpkins Loretta Mason Cammy McCalry Marsha McLamore Julie Messina Kelli Moore Patina Murphy Christina Nation Lynn Nicolle Joel Odom Karen Schallhorn Kim Scoggins Cherie Settle Leah Sherman Belinda Slaughter Jo Tatum Cissy Thompson Bredna Waggoner Diana Wendt Julie Wendt Robin Yarbrough Jack P. McCain SIGMA KAPPA SIGMA SIGMA KAPPA SIG Monica Uacoin Jeanne Bacon Jodi Baudean Loal Boone Greeks 175 Suunnr Constance I ugg Monica |lutj;.iri Brandk Foatet Debbie (Gardner Cindy (.angler I .mum I •ri ' iinlliiin Kecia Guillory Kobin J. Gunter Stephanie ll.ill Jean Marie Mammett Frances Hanks Melissa Hightower Judi Humphrey Kalhy Jenney Jenny Johnson Belh Lonidicr Mike Majoree Terri McCann Tina Miguez Leah Mills Jeanne Mooty DenaNo NoelleM.Orze Ann Ramke Carla Robert Beth Sandiford Paula Sii Kim Taylor Dawn Turner Laura Vincent Jodi Werfal Rachele Williams Stephanie Wills Robin Younger SIGMA SIGMA SIGMA SIGMA SIGMA SIGMA Melinda Adkins Kinberly Arnold Susan Arthur Roxana Barbo Lisa Jan Bryant Mignona Cote krisii Deloney Dawn Doheryt Pam Dyess Connie Lavon Ebarb Marti Elkins Amy Ellis Jennifer K. Fletcher Robin L. Frost Pamela D. Gardner Carla Flores Gomez Elycia Graham Thereas Guillory Eileen Haynes Mandy Hebert Dede Hollenbeck Lisa Ann Jones Donna Jo Kelly Stacie Lafitte Lori Landry Lisa Lawson Annette Marler Sarah Jean McKnight Beth McMillan Christi Moore Melinda Mouton Danita Noland Cynthia Noland Joy Pilie Lori Plurtkett Catherine Prudhomme Lori Rachal Sabrina Sailing Michaela Sampite Sharon Sampite t onnif I I...K Patricia Vaien I.,,,,,. Imm m Vlhitford SuSu W illiani-on Rhonda VI ils Marian II... SIGMA TAU GAMMA SIGMA TAU GAMMA Jeff Albrecht Scott Berry Donald B.hm Don Brewer David Caldwell B ron Carpenter Richard Constance Darell Delphin Robert A. Delphin William Kelt) Doane Chris Duocet Cregor) Duocet Mike r u I„l- Jeff Fonda John Frost Richard Grant Mike Hartley James Martline Jim llollier II Keith Humphries James Little Tim Moffett K.1,,1. Hoec.Jr. Jack Welch, III Diane Ji.iir $ 4 TAU KAPPA EPSILON TAU KAPPA EPSIL W w. Charles Brigham J. Bruce Bryant Richard E. Chuun Gregory Geler Marty Guillory Jeff Hartline Russell Jackson Harry B. Martin Dan Michels Michael Miguez John W. Ray Roy Roach Jon Robbins Shawn Singletary Roy F. Sisson, III Robert Triplett Douglas Warrick Steven Weinstein Michael White John C. Williarr Danita Noland THETA CHI THETA CHITHETA CHI THET Lawson Adams Kenneth Baxter David Berg Patrick Boudreaux Blake Chauvin Jerry Davis Scott Ford Mark Griffith Richard Hardwick Kelly Hogan Mark J«iimii Levern McLemore Louis Metoyer Jon Mouser David Nardini Billy W.Nichols, Jr. Noel Nicolle Kelly Sean Oates Claude Sordeldt Duke Terrell Lynn Nicolle GREEKFAVORITESGREEKFAVORITES Cynthia Daniels GreekFavoritesGreekFavoritesGreek Mary Simmons The Man of the year and the sweethearts are decided on by the sorority or fraternity. They choose who they think would do a good job promoting the int erest of the chapter. ATHLETICS LADY DEMON BASKETBALL The 1983-84 Lady Demon Basketball schedule was a tough one. Ten home games, including one with nationally ranked LA. Tech ' s Lady Techsters, and appearances in three tournaments were the highlights of the 1983-84 Northwestern State Demon Basketball scheduling. The top home game for Coach Pat Pierson ' s team was on December 12 when the Lady Techsters, who have won two straight national championships before placing second to Southern California last year, visited the Lady Demons. The Lady Demons held Louisiana Tech to 39% from their field, but the Lady Techsters controlled the board by a 61-29 margin. Tracy Taylor led Northwestern in scoring with a 21 point effort, and was followed by Lonnie Banks with 8 points. Coach Pat Pierson felt her team ' s fifth loss of the season was due to a combination of many things. We were intimidated by their size underneath, which forced us to alter our shots. They out re- bounded us and we made too many turnovers. To beat a team like Tech you have to play an error-free game and hope that they aren ' t hitting, ' said Pierson. Lady Demon Lonnie Bank goes for 2 against McNeese State. THE 1983-84 DEMONS Kneeling: Teressa Thomas and Kristy Harris. Front Row From Left: Kim Paulk. Annie Harris, J .11 n it.- R an. Lonnie Bank- and Jamie Prigden. Back Row: Yolanda Brown, Sandy Pugh. Val Williams. Tracy Taylor, Linda Grayson and Lisa Carter. Lady Demons Teressa Thomas and Tracy Taylor show their teamwork. Annie Harris looks for help against Lady Techsters. Athletics 185 N.S.U. LADY DEMONS Annie Harris shows her determination to score against McNeeae. INACTION Senior Tracy Taylor prepares to shoot. Lady Demon Softball WOMEN ' S SOFTBALL TEAM — Kneeling, Front Row, Left: Renee Richard, Cissy Palmer. Sherri Broocks, Laura Waguspack, Janet Cuerinni. Jackie Calandro. Back Row: Julie Robinson. Sydney Forrester. Cindy Berry, Cindy Wigley. Annette Manual. Carla Peters. Vhth a 26-game schedule, plus a tournament appearance, the Northwestern State Lady Demons Softball team opened their season with a split to Southeastern Louisiana. In the Central State Tournament, Northwestern defeated Central Slate 4-1. went 1 1 innings to score a 1-0 win over Emporia State and later defeated powerful West Texas State by a 4-1 margin. Northwestern lost to Texas Wesleyan 4-3 and to Northern Iowa 2-1. fter returning home they split two games with Eastern Michigan and Stephen F. Austin. Northwestern State Women ' s Softball ended their season by los- ing to AfcNeeae Cowgirls 5-2 in the first game and 4-3 in the second game. Northwestern ended its season with an overall mark of 19-10. Jackie Calandro. Lai Waguespack. Ciaaj Palmer and Mar Sc watch from the sidelines. 1984 WOMEN ' S TENNIS rnett. Joy Bradley. Julea deFelippo, Ana Maria Isaza, Liliana Isaza. Monica Manicci, Marie Messina, Julie Peterson, Angela Sirera, Carmen Tollett, Kim Tubbs. Karla Texarkana, TX Natchitoches. LA Sao Paulo, Brazil Bogota. Columbia Bogota. Columbia Poitiers. France Monroe, LA San Antonio, TX Barcelona, Spain Slidell, LA New Caney, TX Left to Kifhl K,m Tollett. Julei Bradley. Lil deFelippo, Angie Petenion. 1983-84 N.S.U. WOMEN ' S VOLLEYBALL TEAM VOLLEYBALL MEMBERS — Left to Right, From Row: Carolina Dharmadi, Jo Tatum, Wendy Tassin, Wendy Zucconi. Back Row: Miguel Didonata, Janice Burr, Evelyn Bell, Julie Robinson. Thelma Jacobs, Robvn Justin, Laura Neerman, Debbie Darbonne, and Au Waworuntu. Athletics 191 1983-84 NORTHWESTERN CHEERLEADERS !■■■ ■■■■■ ,--■••■ -■■■■■! In ■ ■■■■■■ ■ ■ ■ «■■■■■■■■■■ ILULA ■■ ■■■ .■■■■■■■■■ s v k- ■■■JJJJJJJSi I- J% ■ H 7 - J M: «? J fS ■ ■ f J ■ ■ABE S =■ i J NorthwrMern Cheerleaders left lo right are: Dwanda Marie Smith, C Marian Harvey, Laurie leaver. Richard Chunn. The Northwestern State University Cheerleader led b third year captain Harlan Harve) and a . i tant captain Scott Repp, prepared for the 1983-84 season by par- ticipating in the I Universal Cheerleaders U-im nation ' s College Spirit Camp held August HI 2. 1983 at Memphis State University in Memphis, Tenn. The camp consisted of over 3,000 cheerleaders from across the country. Dunn): the neck the N.S.I. Cheerleaders participated in man) evaluations and were awarded the Spirit Award for the top Spirit S||WJ(i Darlene Brown Oakdale Julie Browder — Alexandria Athletics 193 INTRAMURALS — FUN FOR ALL! The Northwestern State Intramural Program is an extracurricular ac- tivity which involves many various sports and activities for all students, faculty and staff here at Northwestern. The main idea of the intramural program is to get students to participate in the activities for fun, not com- petition. The activities involved in intramurals range anywhere from flag football to frisbee throwing to an exciting game of tug-o-war. Tootie Cary serves as coordinator of the Intramural Program. i Syd Forrester gives ihe ball a powerful kick as Connie Cooley looks on. Anna Hill participates in the Bowling Tournament Jenny Johnson and Tootie Cary act as spectators. A group of N.S.U. students participate in a game of flag football. Michael Moore gives a try at punt, pass, and kick. Athletics 197 Gene Poimbouef looks on with real excitement. A group of students wait to participate in pun t, pass, and kick. Athletics 199 Mike Brown gives the ball a whack! Official Robert Hembv taken a break. Cindy Wigely and her teammates discussing plays. Athletics 2(1 MSU — 18 NSU — 13 In their first game of tin- season the Demons lost against McNeese State Cowboys vk ith a loss of 18-13. This was the first time these two teams opened against each Other since 1 959 when the Demons scored a 19-6 win. Northwestern leading receivers for the game were Jerry Wheeler with 4 carries for . I ards. l.eroy Ellis with 2 carries for 28 yards and Jerry Blackwell with 3 carries for 25 yards. The leading rusher was Ron Haggerty and Wayne an completed 1 3 out of 1 7 passes for a total of 69 yards. Quarterback Stan Powell completed 9 out of 15 passes for 93 yards and had only 1 pass intercepted during the second quarter. During the halftime program Northwestern State University honored the former All-American Joe Delaney with a Joe Delaney Memorial Program. Delaney was an Ail-American in both football and track and field. He died in June 1 983 during a rescue attempt in Monroe. Governor Dave Treen presented the State Civilian Bravery Award to Delaney ' s widow and family. Delaney ended his Demon football career as the leading rusher in North- western history. He is the only Demon to rush for over 3.000 yards. After being drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs, Delaney set rushing records in his first season there and earned Rookie of the Year honors. Stan Powell prepares to throw a pass. Hal Harlan performs one of his dynamic plays ANGELO STATE — 22 N.S.U. — 30 I ' m glad we won, but we have a lot of areas that need improvement, stated coach Sam Goodwin after the Demons 30-22 victory over Angelo State. Northwestern won against Angelo State even though Angelo State out-numbered them in first downs 20-9 and rushing 183-118. Kenny Mosley was the leading rusher in the game with 34 yards. Wayne Van led in passing yardage with 69 yards. He completed 4 out of 8 passes with only one interception in the fourth quarter. Northwestern intercepted 4 balls during the game. Two of these interceptions were accounted for by sophomore cornerback Charles Fulton who was quoted as saying, just happened to be at the right place at the right time. With Stan Powell holding the ball and Mark John son blocking, Daniel Aboutboul Gary Reasons helps out on the tackle, prepares to kick. Athletics 203 TULSA 26-NSU 19 ACU20-NSU17 Mthough football Coach Sam Goodwin wasn ' t thrilled wnli the 26 19 loss to TuUa. he did see some improvement in Ins train. I think it brought us closer together as a team an«l ga e us a lot of confidence. 1 Northwestern runners, led b) junior tailback Roy Kontenot. rushed for I 1 3 ards in 29 attempts. Tightend Frank Graham compiled 2 7 yards and Kenny Mosley had a total of 2 1 ards. Sophomore Wayne an completed 13 paaaet for 192 yard . Backup quarterback Mark Leonard completed . of 1 I passes for 33 yards. Kenn) Mode) grabbed 3 passes including a 46 yard ■camper. Tightend Robert Shaw caught 2 passes, one for 1 9 ards and his first touchdown of the year. Coach Sam Goodw in was not very pleased about his team after a 20-1 7 loss to Abilene Christian. I thought that we played real well defensively in the first half. But they came out throw ing and I think we became more conscious of try- ing to stop their passing game than their running game. 1 Wayne Van, who played the whole contest, had 29 at- tempts, 16 completions, 2 touchdowns passes and 2 in- terceptions. Split end Jerry Wheeler led with 101 yards and Roy Fontenot grabbed 7 receptions, good for 99 yards. Freshman Mike Crow continues to be an outstanding punter. His 7 boots against Abilene Christian gave him 25 for the season. Daniel Aboutboul made good on both his ex- tra point attempts and also had a 27-yard field goal. Gary Reasons led the defensive charges with a total of 15 tackles from his linebacker position. Reasons also had one of the 3 Demon fumble recoveries. Safety Michael Richardson finished with 9 tackles, followed by Freddie Smith with 8 and a fumble recovery. Tommy Rushing in- tercepted his first pass of the season, and freshman inebacker Chiquita Thomas has a fumble recovery. Jerry Wheeler makes a fair catch. NSU 25-SFA 27 NSU 14-SWT 16 Though the Demons lost their fourth game of the year to Stephen F. Austin 27-25, they continued to make things interesting on the field and in the statistics manual. Mark Leonard threw only 1 1 passes going into the game, but aired it out with 44 passes against Stephen F. Austin. The senior signal caller connected on half of those passes, threw in two touchdowns and also had two passes picked off. His total offense figures represented the highest by anybody on the Demon team this Season. Jerry Wheeler caught five passes, including his fourth and fifth touchdown of the season. LeRoy Wilis churned out the highest output that any Demon runner saw this season. His 55 yard effort came on 14 carries and included a 3 yard touchdown that lit the Northwestern side of the scoreboard for the first time all night. Ellis was second on the team in rushing and also has garnered in 4 passes and a touchdown reception. Roy Fontenot brought back 5 points for 5 1 yards and 3 kickoffs for 67 yards. Fontenot also had a 65-yard return early in the game brought back because of a clipping penalty. Goodwin was happy with the play of his receivers. I thought Jerry Wheeler played his best game, catching, run- ning routes and blocking. ' Plus, Mark Johnson and David Croman played well. Not just in catching the ball, but in playing a complete game. Wheeler had 5 catches for 75 yards and 2 scores, Groman caught 5 passes for 56 yards and Johnson had 66 yards on 4 catches. The fifth loss for the Demons came when Southwest Texas State escaped with a 16-14 win over Northwestern State. It was a 27-yard field goal with 30 seconds left in the game that let the Bobcats, the top ranked Division II team in the nation, score the win. Goodwin was pleased that his team turned 2 turnovers into points, but he also expressed concern with the lack of consistency in his offense. The Demons ran just 49 plays in the game and had the ball for only 21 minutes, gaining 228 total yards. We didn ' t execute well at all on of- fense, said Goodwin. The Demons converted on only 2 of 1 2 third down attempts. Goodwin had praise for defense players such as linebacker Gary Reasons, tackle Tank Berry, safety Michael Richardson and reserve end James Hall. Outside linebacker Greg Turner also saw more action and had one of the 2 pass interceptions. Gary Reasons and Larry Robinson get in on a tackle against S.W.T. Athletics 20S N.S.U. — 20 ALCORN STATE — 24 N.S.U. — 10 LA. TECH — 21 Wayne Van and Chuck Dupree show real team work Record were set in the game against Alcorn State but they weren ' t in favor of N.S.U. Quarterbacks Wayne Van and Stan Powell threw 6 interceptions during the game which ended in a 24- 2U lnv- at Alcorn State. ' There were times when Wayne and Stan did not um ' good judgement in throwing the ball, admitted Good- win. But our receivers lacked concentration and several times were not running the correct routes. That would make the quarter- baclu adjust and we end up turning the ball over. a f . ■ t Michael Richardson led the Demon defense with 9 tackles while Kdward Orgeron was in on 8 stops. Chiquita Thomas had 7 tackle including one quarterback sack. Demon points came on big plays caught by Jerry Wheeler, and nthon Gibson scoring a 73-yarder on a screen pass. Wheeler came bark with 1 :. 7 left to catch Van ' s third touchdown pass. Th final result 24-20 showed the fifth straight loss for the Demons. Edward Orgeron tackles a LA. Tech player. Alternating quarterbacks didn ' t seem to help the Demons as they saw their record fall 1-7 in a loss to LA. Tech 21-20. When you ' re 1-6 you try a lot of things! It was just a stab in the dark using the quarterbacks like that. Stan had trouble with the snap on the fumble. The quarterbacks worked well for a half without the turnovers it would have wo rked well all the way through. We gave the ball to them three times in a row right down there. It wasn ' t what they were doing so much as what we were doing. In passing Wayne Van completed 5 of 20 passes and had one interception. Stan Powell completed 4 out of 5 passes, had 1 touchdown and no interceptions. Chuck Dupree com- pleted a 32 yard pass to score a touchdown and Brouillette completed a 45 yard field goal. N.S.U. — 24 NICHOLLS — 21 N.S.U. — 23 U.S.L — 7 Mike Ginart blocks a Nicholls player. After a six-game losing streak the Demons finally broke their streak with a win against Nicholls State, 24-21, which gave the Demons their second win of the season. The Demons scored with 32 seconds left after Nicholls had taken the lead to 21-17. As a team the Demons had their best night of the season rushing the football, gaining 217 net yards on the ground and having only a negative 12 yards in losses. I was real pleased with the play of the offense, added Goodwin. They executed very well for the most part and Elliot looked good running the ball. Junior ' safety Michael Richardson led in setting a school record when the Demons took a 23-7 win over the nationally ranked Lions. Richardson set a school record with 5 pass in- terceptions. He also set an N.S.U. mark by returning one of those interceptions 97 yards for a score, marking the longest return in Demon history and the fourth longest play ever for the Demons. Linebacker Gary Morgan and cornerback Robert Moore also each had one interception. Jimmy Black well also played well with 4 catches for 7 1 yards. Athletics 207 N.S.U. — 13 NORTHEAST — 9 The Demon defense ; ■ put i a challenge against the Northeast offense as the season ended with a 13-9 win over the Indiana, rhe Demons ended their season 1-7 winning 1 1 «- i r 3 final games and in the last two win- ;it home defeated teams ranked in the lop 20 in i ri« nation in Division I-AA. Frank Graham Had his best game with ! anls on I 1 carries and Elliot Dawson had 96 yards on H carries. Chuck Dupree had 33 yards on 1 7 carries. The Demons ended the game with 241 yards on the ground. h far their highest total of the season. NORTHWESTERN COACHES AND TRAINERS t FOOTBALL COACHES — Front Row, Left to Right: Bill Johnson, John Thompson, Sam Goodwin, Donnie Cox, Terry Quast. Back Row: James Meadors, Dale Quickel, Brad Scott, Art Kaufman, Mike Doherty, John Melone. •■ ' um-A ' - — '  ' ft ' 1 Pi WIw j mv I THLETIC TRAINERS — Left to Right: Danny Gour, Ammi Guess, P. J. Middleton, Karen I lompson, Christy Ray, Jerry Philn. Athletics 209 N.S.U. DEMON SNAPSHOTS , , W An N.S.U. player heads for the poal line Wayne Van and Coach Sam Goodwin along with teammates, celebrate a victory. Corn. Boyd and Scott Smith play defensively against LA. TECH. F M Mi aH IB w i «B a Ht a a aV 7 ' B B B H ' aV 1 aW W IV J I -|A ' A M 1 flak ■aBfli • mm A So you guys think you ' re tough, huh? Athletics 211 NSU BASEBALL Northwestern State- baseball team ended their 1983 season wuli an overall record of 26 30, placing fourth in the Trans American ( onference tournament. In ihe tournament tin- Demon?. lost the first round to Arkansas-Little Rock, then came bark to defeat Samford, and llardin-Simmons before losing to Georgia Southern. leax inn Mercer IC- lonous in the Conference. The Demons 26 win- this season came in a clow second to their highest winning season of 3 I games in 1978 in a single season. The Demons also established a new record by -getting 2 L5 strike outs, compared to the old record of 2 I 6. set in 1 978. I was encouraged b the wa we played at the end of the season and I think it gi es us something to look for- ward to next ear. said Demon Coach Herbie Smith. Five plavers graduated last year, those being Norvell, Graf. Catcher David Grappe and pitchers Brent Trimble and Mike ienne. Smith added. The encouraging thing is when you look at our youth. We have a solid foundation to build from in the kids we will have back. But, we will miss the seniors we had till- M ' ,IMII1. ftcr the Easter break, the Demons won 12 of their 20 final games, and (loach Smith said that several young players plaved well late in the season. During the TAAC Tournament, the Demons had 2 players named to the all tournament team. Reynolds at short stop, and center fielder (rill Henderson, who raised his batting average nearl) 50 points in those four games. Billy Stevenson tags a player from Wisconsin Stevens Point. h - % David Bailey prepares for back-up NSU 1982-83 SENIORS Steve Grap David Grappe Jay Lavespere Jerry Norvelle Jimmy Oliver Mike Vienne OF C P OF OF P David Bailey slides into base and player from Wii Stevens Point. 1983-84 N.S.U. DEMON BASKETBALL The 1983-84 Demons opened their season with two straight losses to Northeast University and LA. Tech University. Despite suf- fering their second straight loss to Tech, Coach Wayne Yates said, We definitely made some improvement. We have improved each time out, said Yates. That was our goal when we started and so far we have done that. The Demons were outrebounded by the Bulldogs by 5 rebounds. The Demon downfalls came in the 27 turnovers and the ability to hit just 13 of 24 free shots in the game. I thought our kids did a good jcb of playing our defense and doing what we wanted inside against Tech, stated Yates. 1983-84 team member are: Front Row, Left to Right: Manager — Gerald Spenser, Charles Nash, Gerald Tibbs, Roy Roach. Kenneth Moody, DeShon Jenkins and manager — John Ray. Back Row. Left to Right: Jerry Harris, John Perkins, Kevin Patrick, Robert An- thony, Robert Garris, Donald Mays, Robin Grays and Sylvester Smith. Up and over — Jerry Harris makes it look so easy. 1983 N.S.U. TRACK 1983 MEMBERS Barrios, Brian Nelson, Andy Brigham. Chuck Piper, Jerry Brown, Ray Ristler, Doug Chilton. Jimmy Rushing, Tommy Hendricks, Rod Schweitzer, Rick Johnson, Kevin Sprowl, Tim Jd nson, Mario Stockton, Steve Jones. Kenny Wadell. Bob Kile. Cal Washington, Delfer Maggio. Chris Washington. Edgar Mays, Michael HEAD COACH: Leon Johnson McGlory, Percy ASST. COACH: Mitch Mills Minor. Carlos Mosley. Kenny Kevin Johnson prepares for the Discus Throw. KHgar Washington complete a hand-oil lo hi 1983 CROSS COUNTRY Brian Barrios Michair Billings Russel Duty Ricky Fuller Dean Johnson Chris Maggio Andy Nelson Head Coach: Leon Johnson And lh - reoff! Athletics 21 1984 MEN ' S TENNIS una. Francisco Brown. Morris Dippenaar, Gerrie deAlmeida, Sergio Molina, Hugo Molina. Juan Carlos Genevier. Pierre Salvo, Jorge Vega. Oriol Santiago. Chile St. Croix, Virgin Islands Pretoria, South Africa Sao Paulo. Brazil Ambato, Ecuador Ambato, Ecuador Poiters. France Santiago, Chile Barcelona, Spain MJRi MKMRKRS l eft to Rig hi: Walter Paa. Seigo DeAlmirda. Hugo Molina. Oriol Vega. Pierre Genevier. Jorge Salve, Francoiaco Acuna, Morria Brown. Juan Molina, Johnnie F.mmons, Coach. N.S.U. RUGBY TEAM September 13, 1983 marked the found- ing of the N.S.U. Demon Rugby Football Club. Michael Maness serves as President and co-founder along with Kenneth Lucas, Jr. Faculty Advisor is David Milligan and Match Secretary is Shinaporn Chatakanand. In the first semester of its founding, the Demon R.F.C. competed with Houston-Rice against Stephen F. Austin at S.F.A., with Jackson, Mississippi and Our Gang — Dallas against Shreveport at Shreveport, and hosted S.F.A. and Shreveport in a 3-way contest at the 1983 N.S.U. Intramural Flag Football Championship in Turpin Stadium. This year the N.S.U. Demons hosted the N.S.U. 7-a-side Rugby Tournament in con- junction with the Natchitoches Folk Festival, July 13-15. N.S.U. Rugby team pictured Standing, Left to Right: Michael Maness. David Milligan, Kenneth Lucas. Sit- ting: Claude Sordelet, Shinaporn Chatakanand, Chris Hogan. N.S.U. RODEO TEAM Ronnie Walker participate in the Bull Riding Competition. 1983-84 N.S.U. RIFLE TEAM Rifle Irani member are: kneeling Mike Mannis and Chris Eseott. Standing: Srott Ford. Craig Vereher. Jon Mouser Asst. Coach, Prem Koshv. Blake Chauvin. Third Row: Mike Srott. Ra Harbison i Captain). Ri.-h Welsh. John Salard. Connie Cooley. Kim Merten. Tan a Sherman. Craig Jones. MSG Ron Sanford Athletics 221 N.S.U. ATHLETIC STAFF Ken yr Dr. Dan It t .,rr Kliiiufj Cedars Eugene Christmas Donnie Cox Karen Dodd Mike Doheriy Johnnie Emmons Mary Gallop Danny Gour Sam Goodwin Am Mirks Tynea Mildebrand Nan Holmes Bill Johnson Jim Johnson Uhlelir. Leon Johnson James Meador Mark Mendez Denny McLaughlin Jerry Pierce Athletics 223 MEN ' S BASKETBALL 1983 SCOREBOARD BASEBALL 1983 w Opponent rtimr ! ' • L 79 Miaoasippi Stale 97 11 Northeaat LA .- .- Louisiana College 84 Ml . teat Stale 96 Louisiana Tech 84 Louisiana Terh 65 J9 Hautton Baptist 74 93 9t.Joaepka(ME) 68 13 Houston Baptist 44 it. McNeeae State 72 hi Hardin-Simmons 63 :: Centenary 75 h Nicholls State 67 65 Mercer 61  : Arkansas-Little Rock 50 T Samford 90 78 Ga. Southern 62 53 Northeast LA 56 65 Hardin-Simmons 47 81 M i- i — ippi College 63 78 Ga. Southern 90 74 Mercer 90 67 Samford 84 76 Centenary 102 82 Louisiana College 66 7 5 Nicholls State 66 65 Houston Baptist 80 w 13 30 19 17 25 I I 20 10 24 23 13 FOOTBALL 1983 McNee-e State Angelo State Tulsa Abilene Christian Stephen F. Austin Southwest TexaB Alcorn State Louisiana Tech Nicholb State Nmlheastern LA Northeast LA Opponent 18 22 26 20 27 16 24 21 21 W 6 16 5 1 1 4 4 9 2 2 10 1 2 20 I 1 12 4 4 2 5 1 1 4 2 5 8 3 5 3 1 Stephen F. Austin Stephen F. Austin Louisiana Tech Louisiana Tech Southwestern LA Southwestern LA McNeeae State McNeeae State Central Missouri Central Missouri Central Missouri Central Missouri Louisiana State Louisiana State Wise -Stevens Point Wise -Stevens Point Wise-Stevens Point Wise-Stevens Point Univ. of Houston I ' niv. of Houston McNeese State McNeese State Northeast LA Northeast LA Houston Houston Grambling Grambling McNeeae State Centenary Centenary Grambline Grambling Nicholls State Nicholls Slate Nicholls State La. College La. College Tulane Centenary Centenary Sam Houston State Sam Houston State Louisiana Tech Louisiana College Louisiana College Tulane Sam Houston State Sam Houston State Stephen F. Austin Stephen F. Austin Louisiana Tech Ark. Little Rock Sanford Hardin-Simmons Georgia Southern Opponent 8 12 2 8 3 3 6 8 9 7 5 5 1 1 1 5 7 2 3 3 5 3 7 5 2 9 16 3 6 2 14 1 4 1 2 4 6 4 1 11 4 9 3 3 8 8 1 3 6 SCOREBOARD WOMEN ' S BASKETBALL 1983 WOMEN ' S SOFTBALL 1983 NSV Oppone 78 McNeese State 77 86 Northeast LA 91 48 Chevney State 57 78 Illinois State 67 67 Alabama 74 76 Alcorn State 78 82 Nicholls State 53 69 Alcorn State 57 62 Arkansas 58 75 Mercer 76 78 Nicholls State 64 75 Centenary 55 69 Stephen F. Austin 82 68 Lamar 62 66 Southeastern LA 57 69 Nevada-Reno 64 84 Nevada-Reno 72 85 McNeese State 56 71 Louisiana State 108 99 Texas A I 60 71 Stephen F. Austin 72 90 Northeast LA 78 79 Southeastern LA 72 72 Centenary 71 76 Arkansas 86 MEN ' S TENNIS 1983 NSV Oppone Southwestern LA 3 3 Southwestern LA 18 LSL — Alexandria 18 LSL — Alexandria 4 Central State Oklahoma 1 1 Emporia State 3 Texas Wesleyan 4 4 West Texas State 1 1 Northern Iowa 2 9 ■ Lamar 1 6 Lamar 3 11 Eastern Michigan 7 1 Eastern Michigan 3 Stephen F. Austin 4 7 Stephen F. Austin 2 7 New Orleans 4 New Orleans 4 McNeese State 5 McNeese State 1 2 Nicholls State 3 5 Nicholls State 12 LSU — Alexandria 2 13 LSU — Alexandria 1 6 Lamar 3 6 Lamar 2 Nicholls State 2 2 Nicholls State 5 2 McNeese State 5 3 McNeese State 4 WOMEN TENNIS 1983 NSV Opponent 9 Southern Arkansas 8 Southern Arkansas 1 NSV Opponent 7 Stephen F. Austin 2 9 Southern Arkansas 7 Stephen F. Austin 2 7 Stephen F. Austin 2 8 Centenary 1 8 McNeese State 1 9 Kansas State 1 Southwestern LA 7 4 Oral Roberts Univ. 5 Houston 9 9 New Orleans 7 Stephen F. Austin 2 2 Mississippi State 7 6 Illinois State 3 8 Tulane 1 Lamar 9 6 Louisiana Tech 3 3 La Tech 6 Arkansas — Little Rock 9 1 Oklahoma State 8 7 Louisiana Tech 2 3 Memphis State 6 3 Lamar 6 1 Northeast LA 8 4 McNeese State 5 8 Northern Iowa 1 7 Grambling 2 7 New Orleans 2 PEOPLE GRADUATES Alhcrlon DfcviaV Mnandr Ha l,an . Kn.n. N«V Ot aj Hrrr.man. Jamc. I.akr .harl Boutl-. John. UkrCharlea 4-.laf.dr... Jacoueline. Baton Rouge Carroll Kathleen. Santa Barbara. CA Gak, Kmnt. Ihauworth, GA Cooper. Vicki: Pollock l aw. .Penny Abingdon. Ml lll.irmmr.ij. Kimi. Indonesia OockrruL, Shcrce; Many rlclrber, Suaan; Shrrvelport Franklin. Mary, AJnandna Green, Jutta. Natchitoches Cuillory, Anuria. Mansura Mjnimrl. Sharon: Hoi Spring  arriaon. Jennifer. Montgomery Jabrr. Nral. Shrrvrport )• • ' J... . . Sililnh.hr. Inn . Maria. Puerto Rico Maaon, Randy; Canada Mckaablc. M.n a. Natchilochea MrKenney, Daniel; New Orleans Miner, Michelle; Natchitoches Moniuro, John. Poughiecpuc, NY Mudghal. Michael; Nigeria Okere, George; Nigeria Ranai. Vachari; Nalchilochea Rigault, 1 -lurrni. France Rodney. Elaine: Jena Sraccia, Melissa; New Orleana Seller-. June; Lafayette . Lyle, Pl.quemine TEE MM It was comforting to the Football players to know that an am- bulance was provided by Natchitoches Parish Hospital at all the Games. SENIORS Acevedo, Roberto; El Salvador Adcock. David; New Iberia Adcock, Lisa; Sulphur Ahmed, Omar; Khartoum, Sudan Albrecht, Jeffrey; Natchitoches Alexander, Donna; Shreveport Alexander, Susan; Shreveport Amos, Susan; Shreveport Arenburg, John; Kilgore Arterberry, Patty; Natchitoches Arthur, Kimberly; Florien Avant, Christine; Hughes Springs, TX Aymond, Cheryl; Alexandria Badarna, Mohammed; Sakhnin, Galile Badger, Margaret; East Bernard, TX Baker, Roland; Clenmor a Baker, Ronald Barfield, Toni; Goldonna Barr, Jack; Shreveport Barrios, Brian; Lockport Bartee, Monica; New Roads Baskin, James; Bossier City Baudoin, Tom; Shreveport Baxter, Nancy; Mansfield Belgasem, Giuma; Tripli, Libya Bell, Evelyn; Alexandria Benefield, Billy; Natchitoches Birdwell, Deborah; Shreveport Blackert, James; Natchitoches Blalock, Joseph; Natchitoches Bordelon, Brenda; Alexandria Bordelon, Jill; Bordelonville Borland, Debra; TuIIos Boudreaux, Audrey; I eRidder Boudreaux, Carleen; New Orleans Boutte, Gwendolyn; Moncks Cronez, I Boyer, Shirley; Minden Boyle, Barbara; Camden, AR Bozeman, Carole; Pineville Breazeale, Alison; Natchitoches Breda, Jerry; Natchitoches Brittain, Lisa; Shreveport Brossett, James Cloulierville Brown, Mary; Natchitoches Brown, Romana; Lees vi lie Bruce, Hellen; Jena Bruning, Kelly; Clarence Brum, Kathryn; Louisville, KY Bryant, James; Leesville Burrmann, Sherri; Shreveport Bustin, Tammy; Sikes Cain, Raymond; Shreveport Calhoun, Glema; Florien Calhoun, Marie; Florien Campbell Cathey; Camden, AR Campbell, Metanie; Hammond SENIORS (.andk-r. IIkmI. Mirr -porl 1 .rdrn.v (numlo. KJ Pa . TX t jrprnlrr, (.rcj,. I -al in (.a.lr. AI.Mirr.rport I hambrrlin. Nanr.. Prliran I k . HUkr. Raton Rougt M....11... Arnoldo. Natrhitorhfvi i l ii I.ucy; Alriandria (U-.rl.nd. Klla. LlaalMl I -arrham. Mablr.l.a.l i ■t- man h rin. r- Rowrr City Collar. Daphnr; Fl Polk ' onaro, Ijrli. Shrr-vrporl l nn. TrrrM. KJ Dorado. AR .-.k Jo-Ann, MmnVn CaOMi Priarilla; Shnrvrport riWIalllJ. Tamara; DrRiddrr Cmfl, Prnny; Florirn Craft. Tonni ; Klnrirn 1 rnilr. Dainila. Matchilocha Croaa. Emma: Alriandna Crottrau. Sharon; Springhill Crow. Ruby; Collon alley Culprpprr. Paul; Alrxandna unmratham. Jor; Natrhilorh«a H.utlr MrlanK-; Lafayette lanifU, Cynthia; Davia, BVlly; Shnrvrport Davia. Venda; AW-iandna iimm. Sylvia; Guatemala port. Donna; Natchitoches Dum.Majw-1; El Salvador Domador. Alfre do; Tachira Domador. I hu. ai -hitochea Dorary. CbraUinc; Boaaier Gly Dou|tharly . ljnda. Boaatcr City Dov drn. Donna; Kcithvillc Do.dm. Md.c. KualrhM. Do.den. Sheila. Anacoco Ihinn. ( irolyn. Uoulx-rtilU l i,p.iu. M.ard. Ub Arthur Hkin . Janri. Nhrrvrporl ■ Saf.nm. Maher; PalcM.ne BnjR Ch.,U-„r.M.nde.il.e r.rv. I .rvd. Shrr.rpoM mm. Mi ■i SENIORS !©L % Far is, Sulay; Venezuela Fenton, Susan; Shreveporl Fleckenatein, John; Big Spring, TX Ford, Stacy; Hineston Foster, Ga via; Youngsville Franklin, Caroline; Mansfield Friday, Lillian; Couahatu Frost, Robin; DeRidder Fyffe, Dorothy; Shreveporl Gardner, Debbie; Couahatta Gibson, Aubirn; Perry Gilliard, Sandra; Shreveport Ginart, Michael; Chalmette Glass, Rhonda; Converse Golson, Margaret, Eros Gorhau, Diane; Allentown, PA Grappe, Carey; Campti Grappe, Dv an; Shreveport Gras, Kim; Shreveport Freene, Farron; Elizabeth Guidros, Vern; Opelouaaa iffta Q ilMiiliii Gullette, Glynda; Vivian Guynes, Betty; Joyce Hall, Dudley; Shreveport Hankins, Renee; Shreveport Harvey, Harlan; Natchitoches Hayes, Carolyn, 011a Heam, Sharon; Ruaton Heineman, Carmen; Natchitoches Henderson, Betty; Shreveport Hensley, Nancy; Lake Charles Henaon, Mellynn; Alexandria Herndon, Danny; Shreveport Hill, Anna; Natchitoches Hines, Donna; Verda Hines, Daphne; Verda Hines, Sandra; Shreveport Hingle, Donald; Bursa Hobb, David; Phoenix, AZ Hollier, Jim; Alexandria Hollingsowth, Johnnetla; Shreveport Hopes, Kerry; Lake Charles Hubbard, Dennia; Zwolle Hubbard, Katherin; Zwolle Huddleston, Lisa; Lake Charles Huff, Jack; Natchitoches Hunt, Rhonda; St. Martinville Irwin, Janet; Bossier City Jackaon, Michelle; Shreveport Jensen, Mark; Leesville Jeter, Len; Haughton Johnson, Alice; Arabi Johnson, Carolyn; Natchitoches Johnson, Jim; Natchitoches Classes 231 SENIORS, J.- -.. h.rlT N.l, I,,,.- he Jordan. Mark. Man. K. m ..b. Ah. Iran ■■I ■ ■, Joan. El IV.iad... Ak krllr, . s,l.,a. N.lrhnoche. kilpalnck. Pamela. Shrr.rp.in kinchcn. Anncllc. l-roille krua t ' hirre; Nalrhitochca fjli ■ ■ llMlMi La GMT, Sheila. Aleiandna M FVur. Tu March. a. Michael; Couahalla I ai.H karla; Alexandria landnn. Janrt. Shnrveport 1-aw. TercaM; Shrcveport Lewia. kr.in. Martha, illr I -n-al. kathrnnc. lnnia Lin. rh rn-mirar. Taiwan l-inncar. Connie; Shrcveport I MI. .11. John; Milrhrll Loll. Suaan. Boxri Gty 1-unalord. Kirby; Ferriday Lynch. ( i.riu.. Nalrhitocbea Marlar. . Theresa; Arabi Mahonry. Pea ..; Shrcveport Maine . Lynn; Florien Minna. Jeanell; Shrcveport Minm. Michael; Bouliful. I H Marlr, . Chery I. Shrr.rport Maron. Eric; Tarxana. CA MarqiM-a. Armando; El Salvador Marshall. Caaaandra; Shrcveport Marahall. Margaret; Shrcvcpon Martin. Angel;  mnfirld . Jcffrry. Shrcveport . Hn.i. Ilwrlih McConalhy. Anne; Ruaton MrUnnald. Jan. Shre.eport Mr.dc. Ilrnjir. Pollock aMcndea, Jackclm. Vcncauela Mclandes. Mi Mrn.rlher. Khonda; In Meyerv ran., W M.l.m. V.nda.Hlanrhard b SENIORS Moore, Melinda; Pleasant Hil Moore, Michael; Lake Charle Moore, Michelle; Shreveport Moran, Chris; Natchitoches Morgan. Gary; Natchitoches Morock, Laura; Aleiandria Mujica, Milexa; Venezuela Murray, Jacqueline; Ringgold Murray, Jeannie; Leesville Myles. Loleta; Ruston Nardini. David; Shreveport Navarro, George; Leesville 22SSE ; Lake Cha •la; Shreve Necholas, Deborah; Haughtot NorrU, Clara; Lena Norwood, Josephine; Coushat Ogletree, Teresa; Shreveport Ortix, Maria; Venezuela Osorio, Fernando; Colombia Page, Ronald; Natchitoches Palmer, Birdia; Man Pereira, Elsa; Venezuela Phillips, James; Anacoco Pickett, Nina; Many Pinckard, Debora; Shreveport Player, LUa; Shreveport Poimboeuf, Gene; PI. Poole, Tammy; Ferriday Popejoy, Caroline; Jasper, TX Powell, Penny; Natchitoches Powell, Stan; Shreveport 11:11 gSJGTOgg Powell, Wayne; Arcadia Powers, Cynthia; New Llano Prescott, Deborah; Mansfield Prothro, Kathy; Aleiandria Quinn, Mary; Clarksdale Rabalaif, Ricky; Hesemer Rachal, Ronald; Natchitoches Ragan, Herman; Clarence Ragan, Shelly; Natchitoches Rhodes, Douglas; Leesville Rhodes, Melba; Kolin Richardson. Annette; Verda Richardson, Melis«a; Converse Riley, Sam; Natchitoches Ringham, Jeff; Evanavile, IL Rivera, James; New Orleans Robinson, Julie; Shreveport Robinson, Rodney; Natchitoches Rogers, David; Pollock Salimas, Ariel ides; Nicaragua Sampson, Brian; Ypsilanti Classes 233 SENIORS . K«lon Rougr Sf HI. HntoM-I. N.lrh.lorbr. Vr.l.  «r c. Bo—rMjI. Srlf. k.lhrnnr. Z.ollr Nrrrano, Kin. I ...U.nibta s— . J.n v Columbu ' iln. tagfe rhn lon. TV •dmorr. P.tnru. IVR«Wrr Nlo.r . Laura. Hotl M i..U u T . P4. Sailll. BVrkl. Shrr.rp on Spanr. [rarlrnr: Alrundm SunfM-W. Irm. i.an Marr. kalhr n. Shrr.rpon Mrphrn . lan. Natrhilorhr s.r..ru Br.rrU. « om. TX strfcan. (.arr . Salchilorhr Nir an. ShnU: lK. lir r Slilr . KnilM. Cuapu Si Romam. llMaifll Mark ,llr Stroud. Jai. Mlanu - ' Linda, kobn S rrnr . Wrllr. Bnanljl. TaWor. Tr o; Downavillr Trrtrr. Broo4 . Nalrhilorhr Trmplrv SbrUa. Truiiliu. TX Th.Mnav I nn. shrr.rpon Thoauv Rofarn; Couahalla Thornp-m. Partrr. Nalrhilorhr. ToM. Un. hrrl,r T .(jml.nM.n, I n.rr rnh. Mrlrn. Ru ll.illr KH nlrv Anila. Brnlon Yalrbrr. Trrf . Nhrr rpon ... . .ar, .llr ! ' • ... Jill. Nalrhitorhr .f.l| |,.„ fWK-n hr.lU-, I.. I.n. SENIORS , M $ CS Ii £1 $A While. Shirley; DeRidder ilde, Ja Nalrhll Wiley, Stephanie; Bossier Citv William., Janice; Pineville Williams, John; Singer Wilaon. Michael; Vivian Wise, Belly; Shreveporl Wood. John; Boeeier Cily Youngblood. Mary; Natchitoches Zimmerman. Deborah; Shreveporl Millions of Americans have returned to college campuses this year. This is especially true of the students here at NSU. Older students come to college to gain additional skills for their present jobs and to earn a degree in their chosen field. Gaining new skills can mean obtaining a promotion, or learning something that could help one perform his job more effi- ciently. Teachers, for example, have taken extra courses to further their education. By doing this, they become more knowledgeable and better qualified. Older students also came here to earn a degree. Twenty or thirty years ago when some of them graduated from high school, their parents could not afford to send them to college. As a result, they took jobs which would compensate for their lack of a higher education. These jobs now require a higher education and are more demanding than they were in the past. Some people would like to receive a better knowledge of their jobs or even enter a different field and obtain a degree. College provides ways to reach these goals and conquer them. Older students will remain a part of colleges for years to come. by Jan Chatelain JUNIORS (.O .I.IUlK ' Ahmed, laam. • ...!. Allr... Sh.r..n.Shrr rp..rl Anderson. Iha.ia. Sulphur Anderson. Dawn; Many Anderson. IVitrr. .....field Anderson. Perry; Ashland nlhony. Brunrlla; Pll I Hi 1 1 hill rtrrberr.. Rather yn; Shrcvcport Hailr . TTllllaaM Alriandna Barbo. Roiane; Pine Prairie Barnc. Jacqueline; Logansport Bimri. Jrb; -arthagr. TX Baaro, Tracey, Many Bates, Brad; Jena Jmgardner. Star.; Natchitoches Baiter. Annette: Chicago. IL Bcalr. Leontenc; Shrrveport Beaver . Felecia: Baton Rouge Berk, Margaret; Campti Bedell. Tracy; I -re,, .lie Berthrl. Robert; New Iberia Bethea. I-yndra, Alexandria Boone. Lola; Minn. Bordelon. Charmaine; Kaplan Bordelon. Lisa: Baton Rouge Branch. MemiU; Florien TilkrcuU. Robert; Natchitoches Brennan, Tricia; Shrrveport Brouillette. Benny; Marksville Brown. Darlene; Oakdalr Burt. Seott; Natchitoches Byram. Robin; HaynesvUle (Carpenter. Byron; Sulphur Carver, Cathy; Many Chelette. Angela; Aleiandria I h.h..... J.mmi. t.retna Cleveland, Mary; l-eraville JM-Vrrham, C-arolyn: Caator Coolcy. Connie; Singer Cook, Myra.Shre.eporl Cooper. Maria; Shrrvrporl Corley. Angela. Jena Courtney. Margaret. Shreveport Crawford. Cary. Shrevepon ' rumpii.fi. Cindy. Provencal Culpepper. l-aura. Aleiandna Dark. shem. Many Davis. Jerry. DcHidder Davav Paula. Davenport JUNIORS Davis, Rita; Shreveport Deans, Betty; Campti Dennis, Dana; Pineville Dennis, Regen; Shreveport Denys, Carmen; El Salvador Deramee, Michael; Piano, TX Doherty, Mary; Winnfield Durr, Kerry; Pleasant Hill Dyson, Deana; Montgomery Eaton, Gloria; Ha ugh ton Edwards, Danny; Many Ernst, Cynthia; Campti Etheredge, Terri; Joaquin, TX Evans, Angela; Dubach Evans, Deanne; Mena, AR Evans, Melonie; Bossier City Parrel!, Stacy; Luling Far ris, Diedra; Anacoco Flanagan, John; Montgomery Floyd, Mary; Monroe Fok, Tong; Natchitoches Ford, Kenneth, Minden Forrester, Sydney; Memphis, TN Fort, Abby; Shreveport Fortenberry, Sandy; Shreveport Fortenberry, Susan; Shreveport Foshee, Sharla; Jena Foster, Brenda; Castor Fowler, Brenda; Natchitoches Fuglaar, Monica; Houma Cammage, Felita, Montgomery Cay, Mabel; Benton Giesey, William; Natchitoches Gourdon, Elisabeth; Oakdale Gray, Le Ann; Keatchie Greer, Jan; Pelican Hale, Scott; Coushatta Hall, Stephanie; Springhill Hamilton, Elisabeth; Shreveport Hanser, Duane; Pekin, I L Hathom, Nancey; Alexandria Hauser, Teresa; Pekin, II. Haynes, Eileen; Saline Heil, John; Natchitoches Hemperley, Maria; Winnfield Higgs, Kenny; Winnfield Hogan, Esther; Hollenbeck, Dianna; LeeavilJe Holts, Russell; Bunkie Hopewell, Mellanie; Leesville Hough, David; Saline House, Deborah; Zwolle Humphfrey, Tina; Cheneyville Humphrey, Judi; Gonxales Humphrey, Ronnie; Saline JUNIORS M, .l.J.«,„.M.,,l,i«, Ibtam. Vtnernl, Nigeria Ibn-Mohammcd. Htikar. Nigeria Ingram. Henry; Nalchitochea Jacob . Teresa; Sikr J.. obs, Timolhy. Pleasant Hill James, Anthony: Bossier Gty Jenney, Kathy; Nalchilorhca Johnaon. Corey; Robclinc Johnaon. June; Ft. Polk johnaon. Pamela; ll.- .-r ( it, Johnaon. Rhonda; Mindrn Johnaon. Richard; Natchitoches Johnaon. Suaan; Boyce ;Cl.r Keller. Suco. DeKalb. TX Kelly, Donna Jo; Anacoco Kelly. Franeia; Pineville Kennedy. Leiaa; Pineville Kiefer, Karen; New Orleana Kimble. Kim; Boyce Klocko, Michelle; BoaaierGly LaCour, Ceraldine; Derry Lantle, Sueie; Shreveport Lawaon. Bonnie; Nalchitochea LeBlanc, Janet; Lake Ourlea LeDent. Cynthia; Oak Ridge Lee. Chria; Natchitoches Lee, Pearl; Klonen Lee. Shiow-fen; Taiwan Lee Vera; Jackaon Leone, Kirk; Powhatan Lealie. Roiy; Nalchitochea Ligbtfoot, Khati. Shreveport Ling, Kuong; Weal Malayaia Loll, Kim; Nalchitochea Lupo. Travm. Shreveport Lynn; Meliaaa; Lena k-ria. Sherry; Pleaaantville. NJ Manry. Thereaa; Shreveport Manry. Tina; Nalchitochea Manuel. Annette; Mamou Marahall. Sharon; Winnfield Nalrhitocl n. Adel, Jort Mr(Uinlon. Barretl: Nalchitocl MrCollialer. Elisabeth; Negr McFerren, Liaa. Marthav JUNIORSi uEm McKellar, Thomas; Lafayette McNeill, Bonnie; Alexandria McMillan, Elizabeth; Natchitoches McRae, Alison; Simpson Miguez, Michael; Ragley Mike, Marjoree; Marthaville Mogollon, Cesar; Venezuela Montano, Beth; Fisher Moore, Terry; Shreveport Moss, Karen; Shreveport Mouser, Jon; Bonnier City Mangrove, Michael; DeQuinc Myles, Heideith; Shreveport Napier, Jane; Zwolle Navarre, Jacquetta; Welsh Neal, Sharon; Alden Bridge Neese, Leteena; Pleasant Hill, IL Nelson, Charlie; Cleveland, TX Nichols, Susan; Boyce Niette, Elizabeth; Robeline Norred, Stephanie; Hall Summit Norrell, Linda; Natchitoches Noschese, Jacqueline; Shreveport Gales, Carol; Bowling Green, KY O ' Connor, Laurie; Manitoba Oyelowo, Francis; Nigeria Packard, Mike; Natchitoches Pearee, Bob; Bossier City Perry, Missy; Winnfield Pilie,Joy;DeRidder Poleman, Craig; Natchitoches Powell, Greg; Natchitoches Pre an, Carmel; New Orleans Price, Robin; Shreveport Prothro, Carlisa; Alexandria Rabalais, Gregory; Powhatan Rachal, Cynthia; Cloutierville Ramsey, Vicki; Shreveport Ravanshid, Else-Marie; Norway Reed, Anita; Cheneyville Reynolds, Judith; Shreveport Richard, Renee; Sulphur Robbins, Jonathan; Harvey Roderick, Michael; Ashland Row, Angela; Shreveport Sacker, John; Kinder Scoggins, Susan; Leesville Scogin, Peggy; Hall Summit Scott, Myrtle; Ft. Polk Serrato, Jairo; Colombia Sevier, Lori; Georgetown Shackelford, Lee; TitusviUe, FL Shafer, Paula; DeRidder Shirley, AniU; Chopin Shoup, Margaret; Texarkana, TX Sibley, Debbie; Opelouaae JUNIORSi Smith. Carol: Aleiandria , Tim; Natchitoches Sunk. Tod; MerryrUle Starr. Kilh . Sbreveport Slegen. Karla; Pinerille Stephenson. Sbclia; Shreveport Stickell, Bonnie: Winnfield Stone. Patricia; St Romain. June; MarksriUe Strong, Janet; Minder. Stucker, Gloria; Shreveport Sukhai, Dhanni; Guyana Sullivan, Barbara; Shreveport Talum, Jo; New Braunfek TX Teems, Louis; Nashville, TN TerreU, Duke; Pineville Thomas, George: LecsviUe Thompson, Karen. Coushatta Thompson. Patricia; Hoauon Thrash. Tina; Ringgold Tillman. Betsy; Haughton Triplet!, Robert: Florien Tubbs. Carol: St. Louis, MO . Carolyn; Sbreveport Wagnon. Debra: DrRidder Walker. Kimberly; Montgomery Warmack. Pamela. Z.olle Waters. Wilfred; Gretna Washington, Keith: Houston. TX Weaver. Lois; Flora Williams. Neva; Lees v die . Dsrlene: Z.olle ond,OK Wolf. Joells; Alexandria Yarbrough. Robin; Jonesville Young. Gloria; ShreTeport Young. Wendy; Dry Prong SOPHOMORES , Terri; Noble , Eric; LeCompte Arnett, Joy; Texarkana, TX Arterberry, Ronny; Natchitc Arthur, Susan; Natchitoches Aucoin, Monica; Baton Rouf Bennett, Ethel; Shreveport Berry, Peggy; Leesville Blair, Sharil; Winnfield Blalock, Nena; Saline Blandon, Celia; Leesville Bordelon, Cindy; Marksville Boyd, Andy; Mena, AR Braswell, James; Hall Summit Brossett, Cynthia; Natchitoches Brouillette, Allison; Marluville Brown, Anthony; Goldonna Brown, Janice; Shreveport Bryant, Armour; Caaacoe, AR Bryant, Liaa; Natchitoches Burt, Karmon; Natchitoches Byers, Rhonda; Zwolle Calhoun, Angela; Natchitoches Campos, Rafael; Venezuela Cannaday, Linda; Natchitoches Carballo, Ernesto; El Salvado r Caretensen, Patti; Shreveport Chance, Delias; Anacoco Chance, Denise; I Chance, Sharon; Florien Chance, Shelia; Hornbeck Chatelain, Julie; Mansura Chelette, Pamela; Alexandria Cook, Charla; Houma Cottone, Michael; Lake Charl Covington, Judith; Natchitoches Craft, Bill; Florien Craig, Kimberly; Pleasant Hill Crittle, Ca ' Sandra; Natchitoches Davis, Howard; Ardmore, OK Davis, Imugeannie; Shreveport Delano, Jennifer, Church Point Delrie, Robert; Natchitoches Doane, William; Va. Beach, VA Dutton, Nausha; Simpson Dykes, Delia; Benton Eaves, Britton; Merryville Ebarb, Connie; Noble Ebarb, Suzanne; Many Edmondson, Terri; Winnfield Edwards, Angel; Leesville Efianayi, Friday; Nigeria Ennis, Malessia; Shreveport Erickson, Carla; Anacoco Evans, Deborah; Monroe SOPHOMORES Kacconc. H. ... . Natchitoches Karrar. PTT I T I TT I . Aleiandr.a r ' mlo.kalhr.n. Shre.eport r I. mina- . J n. . Natchitoches Forquc. I . ai« Lecsville Kr.nl. Pamela. Manmu Frankl.n. Barbara; Mansfield ! ■«.,, hHt Cibdand Gagnard. Miiiili. Miilnlltii Gardner. P.ra; ( .....lull. Gamer. Addir. Florien Gain, Lori; Weal Monroe Gauglcr. Cindy; Morgan Gty HESFFFZ ' HHPJF Gay. Debra; Natchitoches Golrnun, Brenda; Natchitoches Gooden. Cm. Natchitoches Grabrr. Alvin; Pleasant Hill Graltrn. Diana; DcRidder gHBgBE l.r - -n. Sharon; Greer, Kimberly; Many I • . .( fin. Tern; Natchitoches Guem. Irani. Natchitoches Gucaa. Jonathan; Natchitoches Guillory. Bryan; Pineville Gunter. Robin; Forest Hill Hageny. Pamela; Anacoco Hanaley. Wendy; Colfai Harper. Diane; Pineville Harvey, John; Gretna Haymon, Sandra; SUgle Hay«ood. Anne; Shreveport Hrrrera. M.rhael; Leesvil Humphries. Keith; Olla Hi.- in, lsam; Jordan .. Christopher; Natchitoches Jefferson. Joyce; Lena raw MBS J.mc. Angela; Markav.lle kaaan. All. Ku Kenner. Christy; Doyline korm.ch.K.mberley. Jacksonville. FL l..,f.eld.Shern.Fa.r , -. Alpha t,ce. Cherir. Pr  encal l i«. Marvin, (im.rnr W EMK SOPHOMORES eheT ZEEE Litton, Norma; Converse Lod ridge, Anita; Powhatan Long, Chris; Boseier City Luster, Joe; Many Manning, Eric; Ha ugh ton Marcos, Luis; Venezuela Marshall, Brian; West Point, KY McManus, Mareha; Montgomery McCann, Terri; Alexandria McKnight, Sarah; Natchitoches McRae, Danna; Leesville Merchant, Patrick; Anacoco Merritl, Karen; Many Meloyer, Margot; Shreveport Miles, Sharon; Pineville Miller, Eva; Coushatta Mitchell, April; Natchitoches Moore, Mary; Pleasant Hill Morehouse, Terri; Colfax Morgan, Bob; Campti Morrow, Jeff; Natchitoches Moxey, Marva; Nabora, Raymond; Le«sville Nicolle, Lynn; Baton Rouge Nmawokwe, Nicholas; Nigeria Nora, Tatyanna; Campti Norris, Joanne; Shreveport Oates, Randy; Natchitoches Oldham, M. J; Mansfield Olmsted, Daniel; Leesville O ' Neal, Brenda; Montgomery One, Noelle; Natchitoches Ostheimer, Roberta; Houma Overbey, Lisa; Bunkie Palmer, Cari; Many Perry, Wanda; Zwolle Peterson, Linaclaire; Many Potts, Doyle; Brashear, TX Pugh, Dealtris; Saline Quenga, Patrick; Leesville Rabalais, Cheryl; Eliia be th Raggio, Celeste; Cypress Ravare, Rita; Markaville Rees, Patrick; Natchitoches Reid, Morris; Natchitoches Reliford, Cora; Campti Rhymes, Shirt; Winnfield Richardson, Melanie; Colfax Rivers, Jeff; ZwoUe Roach, Roy; Monterey Robinett, Louis; Carthage. TX Roberts, Margar-t; Springhill Rogers, De tries; Campti Rouaseaux, Reg na; Colfax Samuels, Rene ••; Shreveport SOPHOMORES Jimm. r ir  ir -Mpha •arvdrrv kirrn. Sulphur ■ ndifrr. Brvrriy; C« tor «n4.ford. IWih. Florin. ikfh. Gilbrrt, CouaKalU (lourtrfcry; rUlon Rougr Srr|fol, Haarl; Boycc EE SmUnorw, Uaa; Leearille Simmon . Paula; Pollock Slaughter. Belinda; Vowell. Mill Smith. Pamela. Couahalla Snelling. Karen. Natrhitocbea Stalling, Marcia. Nalchilocbea Stand,. Robin; Oakland, CA Stewart, Karen; Tiog a Su-.irt. Theresa; Bogaluaa Sioffrl. Jeanne; Shre.eport Stoker, Terri; Alexandria Sutton. Shawn; Hombeck Taylor. Michael; Ft. Polk Taylor. Phoebe; Nalrbjlochr. Terwey, Robin; DcRidder A 5 VUlajnimar. Sergio; Colombia Vining. Suaan; Anacoco Warren. Diana; Leeaville Washington. Brenda; Cottonport Welch. CoUa; Anacoco Welch.  ilium. Nalcbiocbea While. Charlotte; DeRidder f hiiford. Aoay; Natchitoches Wiggins, Erica; Laurel Williams. Brailon; Boaaier Cly . Carol; Nalrhea Wy.tt. Fredrick; ManaTield Wyall. Melba; Mansfield WyatU Peggy; P.lk.n Wybie. Shawn; Opriouaaa SEISES FRESHMEN Aboutboul, Daniel; Leesville Adams, Debra; Leesville Allen, Sharon; Shreveport Armstrong, Betty; Zwolle Austin, Cynthia; Minden Baccigalopi, Tina; Grand Cheni Baham, Deborah; Ha ugh ton Bailey, Jeffery; Bossier Gty Bain, Vi rginia; Shreveport Ballard, Richard; Alexandria Banks, LaDonna; Shreveport Bardon, Fred; Bossier Gty Barnes, Debbie; Bridge City, TX e, Terri; Bossier City Barr, Michael; DeRidder Bartels, April; Many Baudean, Jodi; New Orleans Baylor, Penny; Shreveport Beard, Patricia; Shreveport Bedwei, Ahmad; Syria Belts, Diane; Shreveport Berry, Pamela; Novle Bienvenu, Lauren; Natchitoches Bishop, Penny; Winnfield Blanton, Belinda; Vero Beach, FL Block, Julie; Lafayette Bogan, Julie; Shreveport Bolton, Sachincko; DeRidder Boyd, Yvette; Mansfield Boykin, Erma; Shreveport Bradford, Angela; Leesville Branch, Odessa; Florien Bray, Brian; Many Breaux, Martha; Ragley Brewer, Debbie; Shreveport Brown, Herman; Alexandria Brown, Steven; Leesville Brown, Vemonica; Shreveport Burke, Susan; Bossier City Cable, Debbie; Leesville Carey, Pamela; Bossier City Carothers, Henrietta; Shreveport Camline, Linda; Waskom, TX Carroll, Patricia; Mansfield Carter, Lisa; Natchitoches Castle, Kevin; Houmi Cavanao, Jorge; Colombia Chamberlin, Angela; Pelican Chandler, Laura; Winnfield Chatelain.Ja Chism, Douglas; Mansfield Gurej, Patricia; Columbus, NE Gark, Tammy; Osceola, AR Coats, Donna; Saline Cole, Reatha; Coushatta Coney, Oscar; Natchitoches FRESHMEN t ipp. Mane. Nhre cport 4ilr. Ketw-e. Natrhllorhra r ltrcll. Deborah. Shrc.cport .rc. ,lle. R1 i ,..k (...le. Wcrtlake Carch. Inn; s.l.lr, Dmanen. Brth; Mel.r.c Da«rr.Tina. Drn.cr. CO Iklagaard Carolyn; ...nfirU Darbonnr. IVbb-4-. Sulphur DrBu . Drbra; mnficld Drlanry. Shrlly; Buckcyr Dick. Surry; Shrrvrport Donavon. AniU; Marwfield Doolittlr. Cordon; Feiriday Dorking. K.rrn. Rirajgold DougUa. Diphnr; Doylinr DougUa. Doria; Doylinr DougUa. Tracy; Shrrvrport Duboia, Terraa; Couahaiu Dumaa, Drbbir; Winnnrld Duprrr, Mary; Biloii Dyaon, Donna; Winnfield Ebarb. Wilma; Noble Ecklra, Arlrtka; Manafield Ed.arda. Connir; M.rih.. illr HI.... Marti; Nalchilorhra Elliott. Tina; Shrrvrport Eacolt, Chriatophrr; Eharb Evrraull. Jrffrry; Lafayrttr Earmark, Tammi; Noblr Farley. Krlli; Haughton Eannrr. Brmardinr; Convcrar Fraatrr. Cail; Doylinr Firlda. Reginald; Pinrvillr Fifr, Sandra; Many ■Trtrher. Jennifer. Montgomery Folry. Virki; Pryor. OK Fonrur. LorrlU; Lrrxrillr Foatrr. Fay; Baton Rouge Foatrr. Lynda; Grand Canr Fowlrr. Alter; Shrrvrport w Kr«r, Patty; Morgan City Candy, Ray; f Gamer, Garta; Many Gate . Grey; Nairhilorhra ' - aim, Mary; !Nrw Ibrria Ginglr . John, IvOfancport Claapri Call: Baton H...«r anlham, Knalin; Shrrvrport . AR ECTPff- FRESHMEN BE 2SSSk Greer, Lisa; Leesville Gregory, Ellen; Shreveport Griffith, Mark; Baton Rouge Griffitts, Sonya; Hornbeck Grigg, Linda; Ringgold Hargis, DeeAnn; Colfax Harris, Annie; Clarence Harris, Billie; Keithville Harris, Suaan; Pelasant Hill Hart, Jennifer; Shreveport Havard, Cindy; Shreveport Hawkins, Renee; Bossier City Hebert, Mandy; Jennings Henry, Rosemary; Leeeville Hightower, Melissa; Lafayette Hill, Tina; Moreauville Hippler, Wendell; Many Holden, Janet; Natchitoches Holloway, Sandra; Stonewall Holmes, Cathy; Montgomery Morton, Reginald; Mansfield Hosford,Jon;Leesvi)le Hunten, Debbie; Monroe Hyams, Clark; Natchitoches Jackson, Emanuel; Natchitoches Jackson, Kirkman; Many Jackson, Judy; Natchitoches Jackson, Shelly; Many Jacobs, Thelma; Moreauville James, Thomas; Bossier City Johnson, Catherine; Shreveport Johnson, Charlotte; Gibsland Jones, Patricia; Mooringsport Kellum, Valerie; Shreveport Kelly, Evelyn; Shreveport Kelly. Steve; Dixie Kerry, Gilmore; Leesville Kikuno, Satoshi; Japan Kinberger, Karen; Alexandria King, Edwin; Georgetown KitU, Lee; Leesville Klein, Susan; Bossier City Kunce, Dianne; Shreveport Lambert, Selina;Biloxi, MS Land, Nathan; Montgomery Landry, Judy; Ashland Lawrence, Augustene; Shreveport Lawrence, Yvonne; Shreveport Lawaon, Lisa; Natchitoches LeBlanc, Lucy; Marrero LeDoux, Terri; Lake Charles Leach, Debra; Shreveport Lee, Richard; Natchitoches Lesl.e, Margie; Winnfield FRESHMEN I.. i- I... Shrr.rpoM l '   . knht. BvMffMa Uajfa, Tammy. Pom Arthur. TX I k. K  k l lint Hong Kong Laoadfar, Itrlh, Nalrhilorhra ■ajn, Charter, Canon Valla) llllllll ItllllU, Kliiabrlh Manrlr. Dark, Mliabrlh Manin. Connir; Shrrvrport Mlirn, I.IM. I jl.lrllr MrArlhur. (Ihna; l.lrnmiin MHIarlhy. Sharon; Nr Orlrana M. laughi rh Danna; l,re«villr M. ( laughter?. Janrl; Lreavillr MrCoid, Shary; l.ogan por1 M. nil. -ugh. Jrrry; Wral Monroe M. larrn. l-aurie. Winnfirld McMillan. Brlh;Shrrvrporl WcHl.xk. (tnlhia: Many Mrgaaon, Scolt; Roheline Mrahrll. Tami; Zwollr Milrm. Edmond; Many Miller. Candicr; Flonrn M.lchrll. Kim M.rthav.llr Moffrlt. Tammy; Shrrvrpor Morgan. Janir; Shrrvrporl Morgan. Shirley; Liberty Munvadi. than-. Indonesia Myera, I rmonira; Ringgold Nagaminr. Kriko; Japan •Ion. Drainer; Houalon. TX NickJes.Brenda;Campli Nil. Dorothy; Winnfirld NoWr. Angillar; Boaairr Gly Noloe. Kim; I .re., illr Nolley. jamr.; Nalrhilorhra O ' Neal. Carolyn. Shrrvrporl Paradiar. Jay; Boaairr. Gly P.rkrr. l.ua. N.lrhil Palnrk. Kr.in; Villa Park. CA Paylon. Nrlur. Nalrhilorhra Prarork. Brrnda. Prliran Prarrr. IVanna; Zwollr Prnrr. Shrlia. Plraunl Hill BgBHMiy FRESHMEN km jJUfcUif ti Iftjfl J Peterson, Frank; Zwolle Peterson, Lori; Shreveport Philibert, Lisa; Shreveport Phillips, Suun; Bo«aier City Phillips There ; Haughton Pierro, Phillip; Shreveport Plummer, Douglas; Anacoco Pratt, Linda; Mansfield Price, Susan; Shreveport P ridge n, Jamie; Joaquin, TX Prier, Gloria; Mansura Procell, Sara; Shreveport Rachal, Jeanette; Derry Rachal, Lori; Gilt Raggio, Peggy; Natchitoches Ramhin, David; Minden Ramie, Ann; Slidell Ramsey, John; Baton Rouge Ray, Christi; Natchitoches Reifeias, Dawn; Haughton Reynolds, Stephanie; Shreveport Riffel, Renee; Natchitoches Rivers, Ronald; Zwolle Roberts, Joyce; Pollock Robinson, Tina; Pleasant Hill Rock, Leatha; Shreveport Rodrieuet, Jesus; Cabimas Roe, Randy; Coralville, IA Rondon, Celinda; Zulu Roque, Denise; Natchitoches Roque, Sylvester; Natchitoches Rubin, Paula; Opelousa Rusli, Linda; Indonesia Sibin. Charles; Natchitoches Salard, John; Natchitoches Sampite, Michaels, Natchitoches Scarlato, Myrtle; Shreveport Scon. Margaret; Plain Dealing Shellshear, Tami; Boise, ID Shelton, Shelia; Montgomery Sherman, Tanya; Leesville Sibille, Scott; Sunset Siebenlist, Kith y ; Shrevepori Simon, Tonie; DeRidder fcL-L Jl. aJslliirt Smash, Nolan; Alexandria Smash, Tracy; Alexandria Smith, Amy; Gluster Smith, Cheryl; Shreveport Smith, Donna; Blanchard Smith, Dorothy; Benton Smith, Elisabeth; Leesville FRESHMEN - ,,ih (rrrild.nr. H.i..., rS,..«r Sprrwrr kimbrrlr.. Nil, hilorhr. T.- ....  rnd. (hilnwllr Ti.L.r. Rhond.. H.rk Fh.Hipam. P J . K.M.rr lj| TVllllWI. Mir.hi. M.ndrn 1 !,.«-!, I i r ..1 ■ Nil. Int.- Iir Tr.r .Uur.. ,nnr,rld Turner. [). n. M..b,lr. U. Wilr . Shrld.m. Brn Wrchrr. Craig. Oo Vrrrtx-r.John. CloulH-r llr Vrrrrl. hliini. Nr Ibrru Vmcrnl. Uun. HouBU in nfcht. Ren - -, Shrr rpon laldrup, Timmir. Lrcsvillc alkrr. [hirw; Shrrvrport  alkrr. Robin. Shrr%rport Yarrrn. Paula; U-t ' .r l.rr-n. PrffK; Munar. IN at«rv P.tnr... GfClIM Tain. Tall) IcwwiHt lrjvrr. Kliubrih. Shrrvrporl Irivrr. Ira. Shrrvcport Weaver. Manlu; VkbTkU r t. Janrllr; Rowpinr Whchi. 1— Tic; M—ffcrU M hilr, Abigail. Uonporl 1 ' hitr. Hrnrr, Dr Crrrk hutincion. Janniar; Flarien Yilkinaon. nnr. Shrrvrporl EE Este Br yag a ,ll,.m , (-rdr.r. Prhr.n lilh.mx. IVbbr. N.irhuorho ,11,. m . Ju-ph. Hombrrl 1 illi.nx.. Lw Mi...f,r Id Villiim . KiiiHv Nalrhitorhr «,ll . H.ll.r. Mirr.rporl «,lli. K ithr.n. BlIMIlQl) milU.Trrr.. VrmfH-ld «lllu. Mrph.mr. Hkfa «.kkrnn.. Jior. rWU-.ur. NE S.numulr. I .nn. Miufhlon m,lr.r,v Pcnm Hombrr. . .rl.. Arn. ..,■. Mntndria «... ...,.,..„ FRESHMEN Wyatt, Alicia; Bossier City Yanes, Alberto; Zulia Younger, Robin; Erie, PA Usrey, Karen; Bossier City Zucconi, Wendy; Arabi ■SSBSSSaBBBBBaaaaa a a a a a a a a a a a a a a B ' - B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B Hfla B ra° ' ' : «£l k  TT One of the favorite pastimes of many Americans was watching soap operas. Ques- tions like, Who was the true Steinbeck heir? What is the secret behind Tony Reardon ' s photograph? 1 ' and Is Roman Brady really the Salem killer? were answered by watching the soaps. Students here at NSU watched the soaps to find characters that they could identify with, to learn more about real life experiences, and to occupy their time. Many students watched soap operas to find characters that they could identify with. Everyone needed a person to comfort them when they were lonely or had problems. Soap operas offered reassuring dialogues and characters that could be easily trusted. Another reason that students watched soap operas was to learn about true-to-life ex- periences. Soap operas covered a vast area of topics such as adoption, death, and rape. Students felt that issues on the soaps were very real and happened often in life. A third reason that students watched soap operas was to occupy their time. One way that students released pressures was by watching soap operas. Soap operas were enjoyed by many NSU students. Students scheduled classes around their favorite soap operas. Soap operas were rapidly becom- ing an enjoyable pastime for NSU students. by Jan Chatelain FACULTY K.l.n Kara  d ,r . Marjarri llrn.  .rthu. Mm, Gad llrn. Jrrr ndrrv Ed.ard Bardaian. r drr« Barr. KalKrhr H.,lr, V.l.r, K.kr, ( h.,l Baumgardnrr. Ray RV.rd.-n. l-an Brlararrr. Roland Botd. hVrlrand BH-mmu. M.llard .Omv K.— -II. h.rlr, Bilowaki. Billir Hl.rL. Robrn Brrnari-uli. Hrnry Brrnt. Bill Brodrnnann. Nobel, Burihr.d. Mar.r Burroughs. Sara iAfckrm. kalhrt HOTfP FACULTY Covington, Thomas Crawford, Katherine Classes 253 FACULTY FACULTY Rawaon, Donald Sanford, Ronald Snowden, Barnard Soulherland, Thomas Suats, M Lou Terasa, Fredrick Thompson, Sheila Viera, Charles Williams, Kenneth Williamson, Gene Wommack, Charles Worley, Joel Younger, George Younger, Melanie Zaccaria, Beverly Classes 255 CLOSING Centennial Kickoff Banquet Northwestern State University ' s Centen- nial Kickoff Banquet, which launched the year-long Centennial celebration at NSU, W.I- heU on Januarj 2. . 1984, in the Stu- tlciii I moii Ballroom on the university cam- pus Preceding the banquet v as a reception in the second-floor lobb) of tin- Student I mon Building. lonum Whitehead, special events coor- dinator, said more than 2! 0 people were ex- pected 10 attend the hanquet, which was the fir-i of main events scheduled throughout 1 98 I to commemorate Northwestern ' s 1 00th anniversary. One of the unique features of the ban- quet was the family-style dinner which was created similar to meals served in North- western ' s earlier days. Banquet participants also enjoyed a special tiered cake com- memorating Northwestern ' s Celebration of a Century. The specially-prepared birthday cake was ceremonially cut by the president of NSU, Dr. Joseph Orze, and former first ladies of the institution. The three eras of Northwestern ' s 100 year history — the Normal years from 1884 to 1944, the College years from 1944 to 1970, and the University years from 1970 to 1984 — were highlighted by live music and a unique slide show. Dr. Fred Bosarge, dean of students at Northwestern, closed the banquet by dedicating the university ' s Centennial Westminster Chimes, a chimes system in- stalled spring of 1983 after being purchased by NSU students as a Centennial gift to the university. Id Kilpatrick and Dr. Joseph Orze prepare to light the candles on the centennial birthday cake. I H loafaj Tl A f i if J mi. A A 1 m 1 B . ►a Jw. ' •nf  ■ fi 1 t ' 1 If HfcMfeu r+ji H l l r J The University ' s First Lady, Mrs. Orze, along with former first ladies, Mrs. Bienvenu, Mrs. Kilpatrick, Mrs. Roy, and Mrs. Kyser, prepares to cut the anniversary cakes. Mrs. Lucile Hendrick poses for the cameras. Mrs. Hendrick was once the Dean of Women. Stan Powell and Elsie James represent two eras of Northwestern. Sam Smith, Bob Wilson, and Den a Grau accept a plaque to hang in the Student Union from Dean Fred Bosarge. Closing 259 A. A. Frederick ' s Statues Guarding the west side of the A. A. Fredricks Center for the creative and performing arts were three significant statues. The statues were located above the patio doors opening to the Fine Arts auditorium. The first statue from the right represented music and held a violin in its hands. The second statue stood for theatre and held a mask. The last statue was holding a palette signifying art. These statues were produced in 1939 when the first building was erected and have re- mained standing since. Statues as viewed from the side. The statues guard the entrance to the older part of the Fine Arts Center. One can see the new addition in the background. The statues stand proudly. The outside view of the art gallery contained in the A. A. Frederick ' s Center. Closing 261 Potpourri Staff Janice Williams Editor-in-Chief Monica Bartee Organizations Editor Donna Doll Athletics Editor Ed Dupuis Copy Editor Carla Erickson People-Events Editor Kristine Leone Greeks Editor Melanie Daigle Photographer Donald Thibodeaux Photographer Jan Chatelain Apprentice Ezra Adams Advisor Acknowledgements Perry Anderson Michael Moore Anita Lodridge Tracy Bedell Vicki Parrish Brian Dubois Tootie Cary Franklin Presson Terri Griffin Kathy Clement Renee Richard Otis Cox Ray Schexnider Sharla Foshee Current Sauce Don Sepalvado Debbie Darbonne Linda Stuchlik Charlene Elvers SGA Chuck Fowler SUGB LeAnn Gray Suzanne Tarver Camille Hawthorne Frederick Terasa Robyn Justin Jack Welch Lesa Kennedy Lisa Williams Becky Maxey Wendy Zucconi 262 Closing f EDITOR ' S COMMENTS Janice Williams, Editor-in-Chief This past year has been one of experience and hard work. It seems only yesterday that I was selected to the position of Editor-in-Chief of the POTPOURRI. I knew then that the job carried strong responsibilities but I did not know they were so numerous. If it had not been for the people that supported me I never would have made it to the end. Here in your hands you hold the finish product. It took a lot of long, long hours and patience to complete this year- book. The people who worked those hours to put this POT- POURRI together deserve the most recognition. Ed, you taught me almost everything I know about putting a yearbook together (whether you want to admit it or not). I could never have done it without you — thanks. Carla, we have come a long way since St. Patrick ' s Day wouldn ' t you say? Thanks for sticking with me. Kristine, I always knew you would come through for me. Next year ' s editor will really need your help — just like I did. Monica, you have already graduated and we miss you, but you left part of yourself behind in this book. I appreciate all you did. Jan, you have been the best apprentice an editor could ever ask for. You were always here and never once complained about anything — thanks for helping. Don- na, you did a good job even though you don ' t think so. To all my photograhers — thanks a million. Mr. Adams, you were the best advisor any one could have. I just hope our new ad- visor will learn from the example you left. You may have left us physically but you will always be with us in spirit. There were a lot of people supporting me other than my staff. My family for starts. They had to listen to yearbook talk for a solid year and never once complained. Thank you all. Jim McKellar, it is all your fault I ever became editor. You gave me a lot of fantastic advice and was always there to listen to me when I panicked. My friends who helped with this production are so numerous I could never mention them all, but a few very special ones helped me most through listening and caring. Penny, I never would have made it past the sum- mer without you. You saved my sanity. Jacquetta, you have been my backbone for four years. Ka; ai, you have picked me up so many times I can never say thank you enough. Linda, you put up with me for three years and that took more than anyone will ever know. Cindy, I don ' t know what to say (as usual). Thanks for caring and just for being there. Bobbie, I appreciate all the nights you put me up while I worked on the book during the breaks and for listening to my problems. I wish next year ' s editor all the luck, help, and patience the Lord gave me to be able to produce the 1984 POTPOURRI. Next year ' s book is a very special one and a lot of people are going to be watching you, but I know you can do it. Don ' t ever hesitate to call me if I can help. I could ramble on for hours but never say all I want to. I apologize to anyone I have left out, you deserve thank yous, also. Well, my year has ended and the 1984 POTPOURRI is history now. I have learned more in this one semester than I did in all my four years of college combined. But I will always treasure the experience I received from being the 1984 POT- POURRI Editor-in-Chief. ' Xpy f C-Ji U)Jl L lyy - L. Closing 26 3 When you are old and gray and full of sleep, And nodding by the fire, take down this book, And slowly read, and dream of the soft look Your eyes had once, and of their shadows deep; How many loved your moments of glad grace, And loved your beauty with false or true; But one man loved the pilgrim soul in you, And loved the sorrows of your changing face. And bending down beside the glowing bars Murmur, a little sadly, how love fled And paced upon the mountains overhead And hid his face amid a crowd of stars. William Butler YeaU The 1984 POTPOURRI is dedicated to the memory of Mr. Ezra Adams who served as the POTPOURRI Advisor for 1 7 years. a A oarvA