Northwestern State University - Potpourri Yearbook (Natchitoches, LA)

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State Normal College The next man to take over the presidency was Dr. William McGin- ty. Although he was a temporary president, he served NSC well. A couple of buildings were con- structed, and several buildings were renovated. On April 3, 1950, a ROTC Anti-Aircraft Artillery Unit was ac- cepted for the campus. Yet the greatest of his accomplishments was the establishment of the nursing department. In order to serve as head of the Social Science Department at Ruston, President McGinty resigned as president of Northwestern in September of 1950. The next to assume the position of president was Coach H. Lee Prather, a man who had served NSC for thirty-seven years. He was well acquainted with the school by hav- ing served as coach, athl etic director, dean of men, dean of students, and professor of government at different times in his life. Many new benefits for students came about under President Prather ' s administration. Veterans from World War II went to school with assistance from the Veterans Administration. Students worked hard, but they also knew how to en- joy life. Dances and parties were held regularly. The Northwestern State College calendar was filled with traditional celebrations such as homecoming, State Fair, the POT- POURRI Ball, etc. Yet strict rules were still enforced. All freshmen and sophomores were to be in their dormitories by 8:00; therefore, dances during the week were over by 7:45. Also during Prather ' s term, more buildings were restored and three new structures were completed. In 1953, the Department of Nursing became the School of Nursing with its own dean. This program also grew to the point that the Nursing School had divisions in Shreveport, Alexandria, and Baton Rouge. After giving much of his life to North- western, President Prather retired in 1954. The Ten Commandments of the State Normal College J am the covenant, which brought thee out of the primary grades, out of grammar grades, out of high schools, into the most noted Normal College. Thou shalt have no other creeds before me. Thou shalt not chew gum in classes, or any likeness thereof obtainable in the Y.W. Shop above, or Sam ' s below, or Charley ' s below Sam ' s. Thou shalt not take the name of thy teacher in vain; for the teacher will not hold him Flunkless that taketh his name in vain. Remember Blue Monday is to keep wholly. Five days shalt thou labor and do all thy work, but the sixth and seventh shall be spent in dire fear of the forthcoming Monday. Honor thy President, Dean, and teachers that thy days may not be prolonged in the college in which they reign. Thou shalt not be late to breakfast. Thou shalt not commit thyself to having feasts at midnight. Thou shalt not swipe thy neighbor ' s property. Thou shalt not bear false tales against thy fellow students. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor ' s big mirror. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor ' s Latin pony, nor his ice cream, nor his English themes, nor his umbrella, nor his lesson plans, nor his ability to cut class, nor anything that is thy neighbor ' s. (Submitted with all due respect and reverence to the Ten Commandments.) J.B.C. Ill Celebration of a Century

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1884-1920 alir JFiral Annual Jfmithall arain In Win a (EhamptottBhiy The tough Normal football team that won the 1912 Championship. T t T T Then in 1945, the school became a member of the Association of American Colleges. During his last few months in office, President Far- rar was ill. Augustus Maddox, head of the department of Mathematics, was acting president. On July 1, 1947, Dr. Joseph Gibson took office and served as president until September 1949. During his short administration, the state made new capital-outlay appropriations for the college. With this aid, needed buildings were constructed. The Col- umns also were in need of repair; he had these rebuilt. Another of his policies was securing higher salaries for the faculty. Because of these endeavors to preserve the college, his resignation came as a shock to the students. Yet no ill feelings were held against him when he went to work at Tulane. Seekers After Knowledge was the first organization at Normal. — 1890 The first President ' s home was a two room cottage. -1894 The Alumni Association was organized by Miss Bessie Russell. — 1894 The Klu Klux Klan, Witches, and Yum Yums were some of the early organizations. - 1902-1911 Caldwell Hall was completed at a cost of $85,000. 1906 The Modern Culture Club was organized. 1902 Old Bullard Mansion was demolished. 1913 Registration fees were two dollars. 1913 The first four-year class graduated m the summer. 1920 High School graduation became a requirement for college entrance. 1918 Band members, of the year 1919, modeled their uniforms Celebration of a Century ff N

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1921-1943 t T t fit T The POTPOURRI Staff endeavored to report the yearly activities. ft i fl The Alby L. Smith Loan Fund was established which allotted $50-$75 for needy students. — 1921 While walking to town, girls were not permitted to accept a ride from a single man. However, it was correct and proper to accept a ride from a married man. — 1921 The BSU was organized by Miss Louise Foreman, a Southern Baptist Traveling Secretary. — 1923 Harry Rags Turpin, captain of the football team, graduated with many honors. — 1925 The fire brigade ' s general equipment, valued at $3000, consisted of four hose carts, a life net and other necessities for fighting fires. — 1926 Panhellenic was organized with Miriam Berry (President of Delta Sigma Epsilon) serving as president. — 1928 The Agriculture Department consisted of six enterprises: a dairy, creamery, garden, poultry, and hogs and the farm proper. — 1929 The price for a POTPOURRI was $4.00. 1929 In May of 1954, Dr. John Kyser became our next president. While in office, he inaugurated a graduate school for the areas of Education, Arts and Sciences. He also secured 20 million dollars for the construction of seven new dormitories and two new dining halls. He also got the ac- creditation of the School of Nursing by the National Association of Schools of Nursing. He was also able to get one million dollars for the pur- chase of land and construction of a nursing facility in Shreveport. Presi- dent Kyser accomplished this and more in his 13 years at Northwestern. Basketball was just one of the many sports at Normal. Celebration of a Century mi