Northwestern State University - Potpourri Yearbook (Natchitoches, LA)

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1921-1943 CRYSTAL ICE BOTTLING CO. Authorized Bolllers NATCHI rCX HES LOt LSI W s?z TWOS COAVPANX arA whenever trvereis- corc paj y ••LeliciOMx . r 6 Refrc j-K i r a • • is rvre io please n»» « »fc.«. v; Coca Cola was a popular drink in the 1900s. m 1931 Normal Dictionary Alarm Clocks — a thing to be seen and not heard; reminders of trouble Boys — forbidden fruit Called to the Office — meeting the Demon in his den F - flunked flat Girls Dormitories — insane asylums Hall — an overground passage between chambers of torture Joke — the faculty ' s last resort Test — horror of the hill Weekend — visit to the world Yells — cries of the Imps on the Hill The four columns stood proudly in front of Caldwell Hall. The seventies opened the door to many new activities and dropped many old restrictions. Intramurals became increasingly popular when co-ed activities were permitted. For years men and women could not compete together in intramural ac- tivities. The completion of Turpin Stadium in 1977 offered a new dimension to football. The five minute time limit of talking on the phone, the signing in and out of dorms, and other restrictions were dropped because of the changing at- titudes of the 70s. By the 1980s almost total freedom was allowed Students could go and come from the dormitories any time they wished. Organizations became varied in categories such as, honors, and music. Greek hill buz .ed with excite- ment and activities. The 70s and 80s brought many new opportunities and freedoms to NSU. Celebration of a Century

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State Normal College The sixties brought both good and bad times to Northwestern. Although the Vietnam Conflict began during this time, the students at NSC were not strongly affected. Festivals, sororities, fraternities, and organizations kept the spirit of Northwestern going. Students watched the changing life styles and the progressing war. During this time of change, Arnold Kilpatrick took over as president. Several buildings began construc- tion and new programs came into ef- fect, such as the doctorial and associate degree programs. Two new campuses were established at Fort Polk and England Air Force Base. The administration saw the necessity of the college to be converted into a university. In 1970, the college of- ficially changed its name to North- western State University of Louisiana. The auditorium where students attended lectures and special events. id r t t The cafeteria received its vegetables from the ten acre garden and its milk from the campus dairy. — 1929 During the Great Depression, gasoline was 18 (, movies were 10 t to 25 t and hamburgers were 5 t . 1930 Composed of varsity athletes, the N Club was formed with the purpose of promoting campus athletics and the Normal Spirit. — 1931 The football team, coached by Prather, crushed Louisiana Tech in a 33 to battle. — 1932 The Fine Arts building was completed at a cost of —$594,000. — 1940 Who ' s Who nominees were selected by a committee of five faculty and administrators. — 1941 4,232 marines, sailors, and coast guardsmen were trained on the campus during World War II. — 1942 The Dean ' s List was first established. - 1942 CURRENT i : ■ !■ I I I .. I ■■ . ■ ■ I ; . I I) Wi Mil H Celebration of a Century The CURRENT SAUCE kept students informed of the latest news.

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Northwestern State College Dr. Rene Bienvenu became presi- dent on February 1, 1978. During his four-year term, he secured 25 million dollars for construction. The Fine Arts building was expanded making it one of the best facilities in the state. Funding for a new nursing facility was obtained. So new pro- grams such as the NSU Press, Loui- siana Folklife Center, Lignite Research and Development came in- to existence, and with his help, the Normal Hill was placed on the Na- tional Register for Historic Places. These accomplishments assisted in the growth of the university; therefore, when he anno unced his retirement the school felt a tremen- dous loss. The military played a large part in Northwestern ' s history. ' £T TKABBCAt tR£ umaiiBKl? T t T T A 1969 ROTC float depicted the Vietnam crisis. The Demonaires were organized as the official college dance band. — 1945 The baseball team came back!!! — 1947 The purple-and-white flag appeared at NSC. - 1948 The Demonettes, an all-girl pep squad, was formed. -1948 The Northwestern State Symphony made its first appearance, and was composed of 40 members from Natchitoches and NSC. — 1948 The US Government established an ROTC Unit on campus. — 1950 Celebration of a Century A campaign booth for Nixon was sponsored by the Young Republicans. 10