Northwestern State University - Potpourri Yearbook (Natchitoches, LA)

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1944-1969 t t T Alpha Lambda Delta, a freshman National Honorary Sorority, was established. — 1966 NSC Demons won the Gulf States Conference football championship. — 1962 Phi Eta Sigma was established at NSC, as a National Honorary Society for freshman men. — 1961 NSC Roughriders were the Rodeo Club at Northwestern. — 1961 The Demon Mascot of Northwestern State College The Neptune Club performed in their annual water show. During President Orze ' s term, NSU and the city of Natchitoches were selected for the location of the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts. Northwestern donated two dorms and Natchitoches donated the old high school building. The latter donation was a repetition in history. State Repre- sentative, Jimmy Long, offered the House the proposal that Natchitoches would donate the high school building if they were chosen as the location for the school. One hundred years ago this situation oc- curred with the establishment of the Louisiana State Normal School. These two schools were reorganized on October 4, 1984 when one was born and the other celebrated its 100th birthday. The KAs carried on the southern tradition with a new twist. Celebration of a Century 13

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Northwestern State College Dr. Joseph Orze filled the office of presidency competently on November 5, 1982. Some needed changes were brought about during President Orze ' s administration. The colleges were reorganized as follows: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Basic Studies and Associate Pro- grams, College of Business and Ap- plied Sciences, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences and College of Nursing. The administration also went through reorganization. In ad- dition, President Orze secured funds for the rebuilding of Caldwell Hall which burned in 1982. Also, with the opening of the completed Fine Arts Building, Orze developed long range plans for the Fine Arts Department. Freshman football team members, Dogs, were initiated with a stylish haircut. Even in the sixties, moving into the dorm was a difficult chore. fThe women ' s gymnastic team was organized. — 1960 T T Commanded by Cadet Lt. Col. Robert Risor, the Black Knights Drill team captured fifth place in the National Drill Team Competition which was held in Washington, D.C. — 1959 NSC Demon Basketball won the Gulf State Classic Title with a 23-5 record. — 1960 Demon Baseball captured second place in the Gulf State Classic. — 1960 The Blue Key National Honor Fraternity was organized. — 1959 The N water tower was another symbol of Northwestern ' s past. 12 Celebration of a Century

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Northwestern State University The college of Basic Studies was developed. — 1970 T t T T The Teacher Education Center was completed at a cost of two million dollars. — 1970 For the first time, the Current Sauce was printed on a full size sheet rather than on a tabloid. — 1970 The Demon basketball team went to the National NAIA Play-offs. — 1974 The Geological Society sponsored a nine-day field trip to Texas. — 1977 The Cane River Belles were formed. — 1977 Dr. Joyce Brothers was a guest of the Distinguished Lectures Series. — 1979 The first Intramural All-Nighter was held. — 1979 The new NSU Fieldhouse was completed. — 1979 Governor Edwin Edwards per- formed the ribbon cutting for the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts, plus he unveiled the commemorative plaque of North- western ' s Centennial. During Gover- nor Edwards ' speech, he made reference to Northwestern ' s future — as it lives and grows older, it will not lose its vibrance and its purpose. Stevie Wonder performed at NSU in 1970. tit Happy 100th Birthday NSU Editor ' s Note: The information in the Centennial Section was compiled from old issues of POT- POURRIS, CURRENT SAUCEs, Catalogues, Natchitoches Times, Alumni Columns, and NSU Press reports. Leisure life in the dorm has drastically changed over the years. 14 T Celebration of a Century