Northwestern State University - Potpourri Yearbook (Natchitoches, LA)

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State Normal School President Roy was fortunate in one respect, in that he did not have to see the Normal during the Great Depression, for his resignation came four months before the Stockmarket Crash of 1929. Yet the Normal en- dured with the help of William W. Tison and Albert A. Fredericks. President Tison directed the col- lege from 1929-1934. During his term only one building was erected — the men ' s gymnasium. Curricula also were modified and strength- ened, new departments and pro- grams were installed, and the first national honor society was introduc- ed on campus. Though the ad- ministration was good, Governor Long replaced President Tison with Albert Fredericks, a man who had served Louisiana State Normal for a number of years as a faculty member. President Fredericks had the rare distinction in that he served as state senator from the twenty-fourth district while being president of LSNC. Because of his political con- nections, he was able to secure funding from state and federal pro- grams. Some thirty-nine buildings were either improved or built. In the area of academics, curricula were ex- panded with the addition of a liberal arts program. The semester system was also established under his administration. Together with these benefits and improvements came some restric- tions. For example, students had to sign in and out of dormitories, and women were given certain number of date nights each week. Another policy for women dealt with their riding in automobiles. Certain after- noon hours were set for that pur- pose. Hours were also set for danc- ing. At that time the Field House was opened (in 1934) for the students ' entertainment. Because of his political involve- ment, President Fredericks was replaced in 1941 when the Long regime was disbanded. Joe Farrar took Fredericks ' place as president of the Normal. World War II also came to the Normal at this time, yet under the supervision of President Farrar, the School came through it well. The enrollment dropped tremendously as men and women went to serve their country. Yet the Normal con- tinued and served her country well in her own way. The college provid- ed instructors for a unit of the Civilian War Training Service. And two naval aviation training schools were located on campus at different times. This relationship with the military probably influenced Presi- dent Farrar when he tried to secure a naval ROTC unit on campus after the war. In administration, President Farrar reorganized the various instructional programs. Three new schools were established: Applied Arts and Sciences, Arts and Sciences, and Education. This reorganization led to the school ' s name change on March 6, 1944, to Northwestern State College. Captain Caspari i l fl « « «s f .• A group of Normal girls took a break in between classes. T Celebration of a Century

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1884-1920 Bullard Mansion was erected overlooking cane river. -1832 Normal ' s dormitories did not have bathtubs, showers, or electricity. — 1885 The first library was completed with 1500 volumes. 1886 The Science and Art of Teaching and the Practice School were the only departments at the Normal School. — 1890 Bullard Mansion and Caldwell Hall appeared together in a rare photograph. The Normal Camera Club prepared to take pictures. The next president was Victor L. Roy, who served the Normal for eighteen years. In 1918, the school began granting Bachelor degrees, and in 1921, the school changed its name to Louisiana State Normal Col- lege. The College also gained regional and national recognition as being the South ' s leading teacher training institute. In 1926 the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools accredited the Normal because it possessed strong educational qualities. Some of these qualities were brought about during Presi- dent Roy ' s tenure. For example, he i began correspondence courses and (an extension division, inaugurated a point system, and raised the stan- dards for the faculty. Three hundred acres and several new buildings were added under his guidance. Despite his outstanding achievements, President Roy is best known for his strict discipline and opposition to the new social mores of the 1920s. Feeling that he must counteract the loose tendencies of these reckless, post-bellum days, President Roy tried to prevent the girls from bobbing their hair by threatening to dismiss them. He also was opposed to the use of cosmetics. Even Coca Cola was forbidden on the campus until 1925. In reference to relationships with the opposite sex, students had many restrictions. Students could not m ingle at literary society ' s meetings, lyceum entertainments, Friday night movies, and walks to and from church services. President Roy sometimes would even flip on the lights during a movie to check for improper behavior. He also checked the length of girls ' hemlines before they left for town. Yet through all these regulations the students had fun. The CUR- RENT SAUCE began publication, and fraternities and sororities ap- peared during the late twenties. In addition, an honor system and a stu- dent government association were developed. Despite the wonderful growth of the school, President Roy was forced to resign because ol pressure from the newly elected governor, Huev P. Long Celebration of a Century N

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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