Prairie View A and M University - Pantherland Yearbook (Prairie View, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 218 of the 1946 volume:

A Bird's Eye View Of Prairie View University September 1945 In 70 odd years Prairie View lias grown to a $2,500,000 plant with 1,434 acres of land. The plant consists of 38 fireproof buildings, 6-1 cottages for teachers and well equipped dormitories for students. FOREWORD Theme—Progress In this presentation of the fifth Prairie View Annual is a panoramic view of the history of Prairie View University. Starting as the Prairie View State Normal and Industrial College in 1879, this institution has evolved from a normal school of 13 students and a plant valued at several thousand dollars to a university with a two and a half million dollar plant and an enrollment of 1700 students. From the beginning of her history. Prairie View’s capable leadership has determined the continual progress in the phenomenal development of this institution. Principals L. M. Minor, E. II. Anderson. L. C. Anderson. E. I.. Blackshcar, N. A. Banks. I. M. Terrell, J. G. Osborne and P. E. Bledsoe laid the foundation upon which Prairie View for a half century reflected the greatness of the potentialities now t eing developed. From 1926 up to the present time Principal V. R. Banks has been at the helm with his philosophy to serve the Negroes of Texas at the |x int of their greatest need.” Realizing that the progressive philosophy of education insists u| on an increasing awareness that new times demand new measures. Principal Banks instituted his twenty-five year plan with a long range formulation of curricular provisions and physical expansion for Prairie View. A definite philosophy of service, a critical analysis of needs, a utilization of capacities brought about a realization of both immediate and ultimate aims held by the principal. In 1937 a Graduate School was added to the college, and at the present time 93 candidates have received the Master’s Degree from Prairie View Ceilege. Through its program of education in service, the Prairie View Extension Sch x l units have met the needs of hundreds of in-service teachers and raised the standards of teaching throughout the state of Texas. In this, the greatest of all periods of transition. Prairie View, by an act of the State legislature in June 1943, became a university. Cognizant of the great responsibility which society imposes upon any institution of learning in this atomic age. Prairie View in September 194 5 launched a program of progress, the greatest in her history a program designed to make of Prairie View University, an institution with a philosophy to serve and inspire and an adequacy to meet the needs of the dynamic era in which we live. Recognizing that social change brings new emphasis, that citizenship in our democracy today calls for a higher general level of enlightenment and provision for the technological character of our civilization, Prairie View University provides now for her constituency course offerings in the undergraduate and the graduate schools that meet these demands. In the highly organized Veterans Program, the returning soldier will find adequate provisions for continuing his interrupted education and developing skills which his army training has l� cgun. Education at Prairie View University will continue to lx a pioneering process. Accepting her resjxmsibility of leadership in the state of Texas, she will continue to lead youth in education for service; to guide youth in finding solutions to their immediate complexities and relating them to broader social problems. As a lalxiratory for research and experimentation, Prairie View will serve the nation and challenge educational endeavor. It is with keen awareness that the hojx: of American education, perhaps the hope.of America itself, lies in the fullest possible development and utilization of the capacity for I e a d c r s h i p throughout its total ranks, that Prairie View begins this new era of her history. It is to the realization of this hope that the Prairie View University Annual will seek to contribute.—A. I.. Campbell. 4 The W. R. Banks Library Prairie View is recognized as a class “A” college by the Texas State Department of Education, the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, is approved by the American College of Surgeons and has a Senior R. C). T. C. Unit. The Forty Ninth Texas Legislature voted to make Prairie View a University. Plans are now being worked out to make the vote of the legislature a reality. 5 The History of the W. R. Banks Library Top left and right, the Ix-ginning of the library. Second row left TTIK l.l-IJRARV ($200,000.00). Second row right. Principal W. R. Banks and others moving lxx kv More than 20.000 volumes were moved in this manner. Summer school students, housewives, children, faculty members, 1-11 lx� ys and girls, regular session students, young, middle age and old. hel| ed with this tremendous Principal Banks' faith in people was justified. He made tin- suggestion. Bottom left moving from the old library. Bottom right, a typical scene. In this one Mr. (I. I.. Smith and Mr. (). Thomas arc carrying books with a specially constructed (lazy man’s) contraption. 6 ▲ Employees of Prairie View State College In 1915 These fine men and women, under the dynamic leadership of Professor K. L. Blackshear, were in the early struggles to build an institution of which the people of Texas would be proud. We pay tribute to them. (I) K. L. Blarkshear, Principal, (2) C. H. Waller, (3) Win. Cook, (4)..............(5) Miss Ruth Cox. -.) E. W. Scott, (7) Miss Hancock, (8) Armstrong Lewis, (9) N. B. Edward, (10) P E. Bledsoe, (II) NL� . McGee, (12) Mr. Richardson, (13) T. H. Brittain, (14) Miss Simms, (15) Mr. Atherton, (16) Miss L. Kvans, (17) Miss Drisdale, (18) Miss B. W. Patterson, (19)................ (20) Miss Robinson, (21) (i (� . Sanders, (22) N. A. Banks, (23) R. L. Isaacs, (24) CL W. Buchanan, (25) Mrs. McCall. (26).............. . ') A. E. Day, (28) A. D. Ewell, (29) Mrs. Crawford, (30) C. H. Grins, (31)................. (32) J. T. Undos, 33) W. P. Terrell, (34) J. E. Stamps, (35) C. II. Aldridge, (36) D. B. Kittrell. In Memoriam TO THE MEMORY OF C. W. LEWIS “ - - - He was a man of strong convictions and undaunted courage. In times of emergency and human distress he was thoughtful and sympathetic and no want or need escaped his attention. - - • It is fitting that we pay our last tribute of respect and appreciation for the splendid life and hallowed memory of our friend and colleague.”—W. R. Banks. April 21, 1943 (at the funeral of Mr. Lewis.) The Principal's Home (The old bmue will hr 10 11 down .m, according to pUm. and a J.’O.OOO.OO .tructurr will I built at anotbri (KX. The p.rvnt location will b the right (or one of Inr iwtl two or three dormitorie. for girli.) During I hr 'ran that hair rolled by. wrar of thr world' (and rrruinly thr ran'il imtnl character. hair rntrrrd thr door o' thh .par), oui. old faihionrd irun.ion with in tall, tlatrly wall . Thr Rankin hair rntrrtainrd a goodly number of their prnoni. Mr . Bank it a graciou huilru. I Hie Principal itatn that thr home i� hits). A typical ronnrol to br found in thr tont book wat nude by I ran William Pic ken. Drliuhlffl kuoi in ihr Imhiw of and Mn. Kank«. Thfn lo.� Mrs. Banks hat rnlrrtainrd a rradinic croup on Sunday afternoon foe n� .rr than a dread . Brfoir thii � iwib. author , diplomat , rdurator and othrr renown prnoni hair apprarrd. Somr of ihoir who hair l rrn rrrrnrd at thr rampu Whitr llouw time tbr Rankin hair midrd thrrr (Sept. 1926) arr: lion.John L. Webb. I r. Kell Millrr. Dr. C. II. lobia . lion. W. S. Willii. Rn. Howard Ihuiman. Bithoo I. A. Bray, Mr. T. M. famplirll. Mr. Max Yrntan. Hon. R. L. Smith. Prof. I.. C. Amir mm t third Principal of Prainr View). Biihop Willi A. King. Mr. Frank A. Young. Major R. R. Moton, Mr. A. I.. Iloltry. Mr. C. F. Kirhanhon Sr.. Ki lio|i R. E. Jonn. Dr. M. W. Dugan. Pm. J. J. Rhoadi. Min Julirttr Drrrirottr, Mi Marian Andrrxon. Dr. (irorgr W. Carle . Mr. 3nr Ahliott. Bi lio|i Drmhy, Dr. If. Cou ril Trrnnolm. Dr. John Hope. Dr. W. F.. B DuBoii. Mr. W. T. B. William . Mira «. E. Ridley. Dr. J. F.. B layer hetlai of .Addn Aluha. Mr. Elmer A. Carter. I’rn. J. S. Clark. Rr . J. C. Autliu, Mitt Thyra Edward . Mr. Carter Wrylry, Dr. Rufu Clement. Mr. l-awrrnrr A. Oxley. Dr. C. I-con Wil on. Dr. T. K. I-a win . Mr. Kirby Page. Dr. A. W. Dent. Dr. M. O. Bouifirld. Mr. Roland llayr . Mr . R. R. Moton. Dr. Horace Mann Bond. Mr . Etta Motrn Barnett, Dr. and Mr . Mark II. Watkin . The Soulhrrnaim. Preudrnt B. II. Mayr . Kmg-Tung Chen (Chine e Vice Catnul), Mr. Walter White. Ma-aru Sano (Vice Contul for Japan), Mr. William Pickrm. Dr. Ilomrr I . Rainey. Ira D. Reid. Dr. Ina C. Brown. Dr Mary Me I.rod Brthinir. Pm. ami Mr . Ilalr. Dr. F. D. Pal tenon. l-.ng.ton Hint he . VICE PRESIDENT OF THESE UNITED STATES thr Honorable Henry A. Wallace. I lean. E. J. Kyle. Rodini Conte tl’ort-au-llaili), Kenneth Spencer. Dr. J. I.. Ilarritun. Prrmlrnt amlw Mr . Karl Down . Pre . M. W. Adam . Mr. Edgar II. Webitrr. Mr . Eli aheth Wheaton, Mm Mable Car tie , fad. A. T. Walden. Dr. C. C. Carter, fad. Writ A. Hamilton. Mr. Harold Matthew . Mr. and Mr . Walter F. Whiuon. (owtirxnun Lyndon B. JoSmon. Mr. J. C. K'llutn. Hon. lame Weldon Johnwm. Dr. Chiu. C. Johnton. I’mident Turner of Mr harry. Mr . Margaret Reading. Mr. Eugene Kinrkle Jonr . Mr.la . M. Farrot. Dr. John J. Coa. and trorr of other . Principal Bank plant, and work. hi. own garden, during vegetable, with local houiewiie . Principal and Mrs. W. R. Banks 37 years of happy married life best describe the Banks’ family re-relationship. A State Band Contest Pre-War Style extra-m u r al acti viti es Numerous off-camp individuals and groups an brought to the campus. These contacts an valuable to the students of Prairie View. Interscholastic League Ac-tivities include basketball, band contests, track, tennis and literary events with an enrollment of 1100 schools and an attendance of 2500. Other activities an Extension Agents Conferences, Educational Conferences, Unit Course- for Fanners, Curricular Study Conferences. Mid-Wives Conferences, Vocational Agricultural Activities, Jeanes Supervisors Coordinated Conferences, Work Shops, Librarians Conference, Short Course for Coaches, Short Courses for Band Instructors, Southwestern Intercollegiate Relays, Fanner- Short Course. Boy Scout Camporal, Post Graduate Medical Assembly and many others, bringing a total of 16,500 jx ople to the campus annually. UNIVERSITY ORGANIZATION Officers of Administration THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Term Expires 1951 John YV. Newton, Vice-President and Manager of Refineries, Magnolia Petroleum Company........................................Beaumont Roy C. Potts, Merchant..................................................Belton Henry Reese, III. Publisher...........................................Gonzales Term Expires 1949 H. L. Kokemot, Jr.. Banker and Ranchman.................................Alpine E. YV. Harrison. Ranchman.........................................South Bend G. R. White, Banker and Ranchman........................................Brady Term Expires 1947 II. J. Breeze, General, USA. Retired; Banker......................San Antonio I). S. Buchanan, Lieutenant Colonel. UCMC; Marine Barracks, Naval Air Training Station.................................Corpus Christi Rufus R. Peeples, Farmer and Ranchman................................Tehuacana Officers G. R. WHITE. President H. I,. KOKERNOT, JR., Vice-President PRAIRIE VIEW COMMITTEE Roy C. Potts Chairman E. YV. Harrison Henry Reese, III OTHER OFFICERS OF ADMINISTRATION Non-Resident Administrative Officers Gibb Gilchrist, C.E., D.Sc., President G. A. Long, B.S., Supervising Accountant J. K. YValker, B.S., Supervising Engineer M Resident Administrative Officers W. R. Banks. A. B., A. M., L. L I). Principal. (). J. Baker, A. B., B. I.. S., M. L. S. Librarian. G. W. Buchanan, Manager, College Exchange. J. M. Drew, A. B., M. A., Ed. I). Director, Division of Arts and Sciences and Graduate Studies. Henry I). Patton, A. B., M. I). Director, Health S ‘r icc. R. W. Hilliard. B. S.. Ph. M. Manager. Dining Hull, Director of Student Personnel. Miss E. C. May. B. S.. M. S. Director. Division of Home Economics. I. T. Nelson, B. S. Dean of Men. Mrs. I. W. Rowan, B. S.. M. S. Supervisor of Negro Home Demonstration Work and District Agent. G. L. Smith, B. S.. M. S. Director, Division of Agriculture. T. R. Solomon. A. B. M. A., Ph. D. Registrar and Coordinator of Instruction. Miss M. E. Suarez, Dean of Women. C. I.. Wilson, B. S., M. E., M. S. Director, Mechanic Arts and Buildings, Grounds and Utilities. W. C. David, B. S. Acting Director Texas Agriculture Extension Service. Lee E. Perkins, Counsellor of Veterans, Acting Executive Secretary to Principal. ir Executive Cabinet Left Principal W. R. Banks and some visitors. Mr. Hobart Taylor is an alumnus of P. V. and owns a taxi line in Houston, Texas. 16 O. J. Baker, Librarian (Academic in background) Executive Cabinet J. Nl. Drew, Director of Arts and Sciences, and Acting Director of Graduate Studies (Arts and Sciences Building in the background) H. I). Patton, Director of Health Education and Resident Physician (Hospital in background) R. V. Hilliard, Manager of Dining Hall and Director of Student Personnel (Dining Hall in background) Miss E. C. May, Director of Home Economics Division (Home Economics Building in the background) 17 Executive Cabinet I. T. Nelson, Dean of Men (Science Building in background) T. R. Solomon, Registrar and Coordinator of Instruction (Academic Building in background) Mrs. I. W. Rowan, Su| ervisor of Negro Home Demonstration Work ond District Agent. (I. I,. Smith, Director of Agriculture Division and Acting Director of Athletics. (Agriculture Building in background) 18 Executive Cabinet Dean M. E. Suarez, Dean of Women (Evans Hall in background) C. L. Wilson, Director of Mechanic Arts Division (Library in background) . C. David, Acting State Leader of Cooj crative Ex- Lee E. Perkins, Veterans Counsellor and Acting Exccu- tension. (Schuhmachcr Dormitory in background) livc Secretary to the Principal. 19 A. S. T. P. This page i dedicated to the A. S. T. I’. A. fine group of young men spent up to nine months on Prairie View's campus and studied at Uncle Sam ' expense. These men came from all parts of this great country. Many studied under Negro teachers for the first time. The Prairie View A. S. T. P. unit was the only such unit staffed entirely by Negro personnel. At full strength a Colonel (West a Hamilton), two Captains three Lieutenants and four enlisted men composed the staff. The number of enrollees reached two hundred. They took Mathematics Physics. History. Geography and Drawing. Some have expressed a desire to continue their college work at Prairie View when they arc discharged. 21 Division of Agriculture The Division of Agriculture offers two four-year curricula leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. The entrance requirements for these curricula are the same as for the other divisions of the University. The work in the division centers around instruction and practice in Agricultural Education, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Poultry, Horticulture, Rural Economics, Rural Engineering, Rural Health, Rural Sociology, Plant Physiology, Entomology and Veterinary Science. Graduates are qualified to teach Vocational Agriculture, to become Extension Agents, Agricultural field workers and farmers. Agriculture G. L. SMITH B. S., M. S., Director of Agriculture ROLAND S. BYRD B. S.. M. S., Iowa State College. Ad-vance Study. Iowa State College and Michigan State College; Agronomist; Formerly Agoronomut, Pastern Branch of Uihrnity of Maryland. JOHN M. CORUTHKRS B. S. in Agriculture, Hamilton Institute; M. S; in Agriculture, University of Wisconsin; I’h. 1). in Agriculture, Cornell University. Professor of Agricultural, Economics and Horticulture. Former Professor of Agriculture, Southern University, Baton Rouge, I-a.; Director of Agriculture, Arunttt Stnle College. Pine Bluff. Ark. PIERCE ANDERSON Instructor Blarkunithing. Farm Black-smithing for 25 yean, manager of own Blarkunithing Shop. CLAUD CLARK 23 Years experience in Horticulture and designing; Instructor of Horticulture Designing; Formerly Floral designing. Adult Florin, Dallas, Nickerson Seed Store. CECELIA M. HAYS Certificate of Buiineu Adminitlration from Tillotson College. Austin, Texas. Secretary in Agricultural Division. Agriculture ) FAYE WYLLA McCLELLAN A. B.. View, S«Rttry, Divi� tioB of Africulturr. I)R. A. N. POINDEXTER DVM, Kaiiw Suit Collette, Veictiti- •Hm. J. R. ROSS Rural Enyineerine. B. S.. Virginia Sum Colleee. M. S.. Cornell U. Fortner Teacher of Vocational Agriculture, Wil-liaimlmre, Va. ERNEST M. MORRIS B. S., M. S.; I’li. I).; Tracker Trainer, Agriculture and Director of Graduate Studies (On leate-AuiiUtil to tbe Director. Office of Pertonnel. U. D. Department of Aitriculturr, Wathtngion, I). C.) A. CRITTENDON PRESTON M. S.. Columbia U«ivtnity, Profe u r of Rural Education; Reiidrnt Teacher-Trainer. Former Dean of Women, Virginia State College. F.tlricl. Va. W. D. THOMPSON B. S.. Advance S turfy Prairie View; Area Supetvhor Vocational Agriculture: Former leacher of Vocational Agticul-lure. Athene. Texas; Teacher of Vocational Agriculture, Hempclead. Tew. Agriculture WILLIAM L. WATSON Avoriilc Profexvor of Laixhcape Art. B. S.. Hampton Institute. M. S., Michigan Stair College; Former Head of l rp.irtnirnt of Horlirulturr Va. State College, Director of N. Y. A. Project at Prairie View. JOHNNIE J. WOODS M. S., Prairie View. Head of I'oultry Department; Former Vocational Agri-culture Instructor. ir.ipel.iml II i g h School. Grapelaiid, Texas. DORIS GUNTF.R B. A.. Tillotson College. I.inplovec in Agriculture Department. JOHN C. WILLIAMS It. S., Hampton Imtitutr, M. S.. Kan-■’i Sta Cio'lege. I’rofevsor of Anintal lluJundry. Former Vocational Teacher, lluucerlord Industrial School. Maitland. Florida. COLQU1T DuBOIS YANCY It. S.. Prairie View College, Advance Work. Colorado State College: Sute Contract Representative AAA: Formerly Principal and Vocational Agriculture Teacher. ew Summer field Colored School. Ponta. Texas. (Not a member of Agriculture Division.) ORA MAE THOMPSON B. S.. Prairie View. Stenographer Clerk, AAA. Former teacher of Horne Making. Athens, Texav. Agriculture The Texas Association of New Farmers of America OSCAR J. THOMAS TrjK-twr-Iraincr in Aicrieultuir Education, Slate NT A Adviser. Former I'timitul. O. J. Thomas lli !. School. (Umrron, Trial. B. S., M. S„ Prai-tir View. Adi-sored Study, University of Chicago ami Cohmtiu University. The Texas Association of New Farmers of America is a state organization of affiliated local chapters in schools having organized instruction in Vocational Agriculture under the provision of the National Vocational Acts. It is designed to recognize and encouragr the natural instincts and tendencies of hoys to organize themselves into groups and put enthusiasm and pleasure into their work and play. This organization affords excellent opportunity for teaching students in group leadership. Vocational Education in agriculture of which the N. F. A. is a part is sponsored by the State Board for Vocational F.ducation, Division of Vocational Agriculture, Austin, Texas, R. A. Manirr, Director in Cooperation with the Division of Agriculture, Prairie View University, G. I.. Smith, Director. During World War II the N. F. A. organization played an important part in helping bring victors' to the allies by serving in armed forces, producing and conserving food, salvaging needed scraps, repairing farm machinery conserving human and natural resources developing morale and by purchasing war stamps and bonds. So outstanding was the N. F. A.’s contribution to the War Finance Program that a special Citation was made to the National N. F. A. by the United States Treasury Department. At present there are 157 local N. F. A. Chapters in Texas with 4,000 active members. These chapters are grouped into seventeen district federations. The State Office is located at Priiric View University with O. J. Thomas, Teacher Trainer in Agriculture Education, State N. F. A. Adviser. For the Fiscal year 1945-1916 the State Executive Cabinet of the organization are as follows: President, Monroe Knighton, Newton; Vice President, Hilton, Center Point, Pittsburg; Secretary, Spurgeon Smith, Cause; Treasurer, Walter Green, La Grange; Reporter, Rosco Smith, Clemmons, Nechcs, Texas. The advisor - committee is as follows: George Hurt, Assistant State Supervisor, Ex-officers; O. J. Thomas,State Adviser; E. E. Collins, S. E. Palmer, Gus Jones, W. D. Thompson and Paul Rutledge, Area Supervisors who serve as advisers in their respective areas. In the promotion of its reerration program a State Basketball Tournament is sponsored each year. The accompanying picture is the likeness of the St. Paul Shiloh, Oakwood, Texas 1945 Champions, R. D. Young, Adviser and Miss Rubye Nichols, Principal. Oakwood won again in 1946. 26 Prairie View 1926—1946 As Principal Banks moves into his twentieth year at Prairie View and as Prairie View changes from college to university it becomes fitting and proper to review Principal Banks’ leadership. NON-MATERIAL In September 1926 Prairie View had one Master degree on the faculty. I-ess than half of the regular teachers had the Bachelors degree. Today Prairie View has 7 teachers with the Ph.l). degree, 63 with the Masters degree and 29 with the Bachelors degree. Twelve have certificates from some of the best schools available. The R.O.T.C. has become a Senior unit and is staffed with six persons. In order to be of service to the citizens of the state numerous conferences have been initiated at Prairie View during Mr. Banks administration. The Annual Educational Conference, usually held early in March, is perhaps the most outstanding one. The printed volumes of the conference are in demand the world over. More than 2000 off campus |x rsons came to the conference before the war. In 192') salaries of Directors of divisions were less than $2,000.00 |K r year. Today they are about double that amount. Salaries of other employees have lx en raised from 60 per cent to 100 per cent. Prairie View had no rating in 1926 but it is now rated Class “A” by the Texas State Department of Education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.lt is also approved by the American College of Surgeons. Work leading to tin- Masters degree is offered. MATERIAL A list of some of the more im|� ortant material improvements is being given: 1928 Evans Hall—$100,000.00 1928 The Farm Shop Building—$1,800.00 1929 The Hospital $100,000.00 1930 The Industrial Engineering Building—$90.- 000.00 1931 The Education Building $75,000.00 1933 Anderson Hall $56,000.00 1934 The Greenhouse—$1,000.00 1932 Hermitage—$2,477.74 1932 Britain-- $2,477.73 1935 Alta Vista $2,770.10 1936 The Incubator House $17,000.00 1936 The National Youth Administration Dormitory for Girls—$3,411.34 1937 The National Youth Administration Dormitory for Boys- $3,792.74. 1938 The Gymnasium-Auditorium—$55,000.00 1939 The Dining Hall -$100,000.00 19-10 Farm Project Unit (2)—$3,600.00 1941 Schuhmacher Hall $50,200.00 1941 Filling and Fin Station $4,400.00 1942 National Youth Administration Dormitory No. 3—$1,700.00 1942 New Farm Shop Building -$2,300.00 1944 Gift of $100,000.00 worth of N. Y. A. sliop equipment. 1945 Library Building -$200,000.00 Cottages for teachers $30,000.00 1946 Girls Dormitory- -$150,000.00 under construction. 27 Division of Arts and Sciences The Division of Arts and Sciences seeks to prepare students for a wide variety of intellectual pursuits and for entrance into professional and other graduate studies. It offers full programs of study in Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Economies, Education, English, French, Government, History, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education. Physics, Sociology, Spanish. It also provides pre-professional training for students of den-istry, law and medicine. Freshman and sophomore courses are designed to provide fundamental training in the humanities, social sciences and sciences, to supply the student with a basis for an intelligent choice of his field of specialization or concentration, and to give preparation for advanced work. The junior and senior years offer more socialized work and op|x rtunity for the further development of the student's individual talents and aptitudes in the field of his choice. The Division is divided into ten departments: I. Economics and Business Administration; II. Education; III. English; IV. History. Philosophy, and Political Science; V. Mathematics; VI. Modern Foreign I ang-uages; VII. Music; VIII. Natural Sciences; IX. Physical Education; X. Sociology. The faculty is comj osrd of fifty full-time members holding the doctorate and degrees of Master of Arts and Master of Science. 2H Arts and Sciences ■ J. M. DREW Ed. D-Harvard Unittnily. Dirrctor-Di- � ion of Arl� ti Sciences. VITTORIA C. BLANKS B. $.. M. S.. Instructor in English. GEORGE W. BROOKS Teacher of Political Science. B. S. In. dun Univenity; M. S. Indiana Ini-verxity; Former Chairman of the department of Social Science at Voorhres N. I. Collette. REDA L. BLAND B. S., M. S., Prairie View. Instructor of Malhrinatiri. Former Instructor. Goliad. Texas. LOUISE E. COLE BOSTIC Typing and Shorthand, B. S. CLAUDIA O’NEAL BROWN B. A., B. S.. Madison Collette; Instructor of Business Administration; Formerly Instructor in Florida State A A M College. Arts and Sciences J. L. BROWN A. B., Morphouw, A. M., Univenity of Wivromin; Advanced Work. Uniter-tily of WitcOMn; Head, Department of Economin and Kminm Adminittration. Formerly Imtructor in Jackton College. Jnekton, Mn . (On leave.) A. L. CAMPBELL B. A., Bradley Polytechnic. M. A.. Northwestern I nivrruty, Acting Head. Department of EnRlith. S. E. CHASE B. S.. Southern l'«htnily, Advanced Study. Univenity of Chicago; Imtrur-tor of Fa-onomicv and Butineu Admin-ittrnlion; Formerly Serretary to the Dean of College. Southern Univenity. H. A. BULLOCK I’rofewrtr of Sociology ant! Head of Pcpartaicnt of Sociology. A. B., A. M-. I b. I).: Formerly Profewor of Social Science at A. T. College Creentboro, N. C. CHARLES E. CARPENTER Head of the Department of Romance 1-anKuaftc. B. I... M. I... Advance Study. Univenity of Iowa, Univenity of Kama and Kanvat State Tear hen Collette. THOMAS P. DOOLEY A. M.. M. S.. I’h, I).: Head Depart-ment of Biology and Head of Science Department. Former Head of Biology Department. Arkansas State College. Arts and Sciences MALCOLM A. DAVIS Imtructor of Englith. Formerly Teach-fr at Princes Ann Collw, Princeu Ann Maryland. A. B. and M. S., Nm York L'nivenity. PEARLYE M. HAYNES Imtructor of Education and Phyuc-al Education. Formerly Imtructor in Kurt Collette; Bur� ar and Imtructor in I'hil-antler Smith College. B. S., Philander Smith Collette; M. S., Indiana Uni-venity. WILLIAM JAMES NICKS Dirrrtor of Phytical Education and Head Coach. Formerly Coach, Morrit Brown College. A. B.. Morehoute; M. A., Columbia Uoivenity. OLITA L. FOWLER Imtructor in Bminro . dtiiinittratton and Economic Drparituenl. Formerly Imtructor of Social Science, Frienddtip Junior Collnir, Rock llill. South Carolina; Imtructor in Philander Smith College, I .it tie Rock, Arkamai. B. S. ami M. S.. Kanui State Teacher Collette. CHARLES II. NICHOLAS AMoriate Profeuor of Bioiotty. Formerly Awidatit Director of A ery Imtitute. Charlerton. North Carolina. B. S.. M. S.. Unneraity of Michigan. E. E. O'BAN ION Profeuor of Chemntry. Formerly In-•true tor of Chemiitry, l-ouiiwlte Municipal Collette, I-ounville. Kentucky. A. B., M. S., Ph. D. 31 3 Arts and Sciences EDWYNA OFFUTT A. B.. Krnturky Stair. M. A.. Indiana Untvrr ity. Imlrurlor in Eaxlith. A. W. RANDALL I (rad of I hr Malhrmalin ( r| aiitiirnt; B. S., A. M.. Adtanrr Study, I'nivrr- ily of Colorado. Ohio Stair. LOIS E. REYNOLDS CROCKETT II. S., M. S. 1’iairir Vim, Imlrurlor in Sociology. (pari yrar) LEE C. PHILLIP CnUrtr Minirtrr, I’rofnaor of I’hilow-phy. Spomor Y.M.C.A.. Sludrnl Ad-%iwr. B. S.. B. I).. A. M. GEORGE W. REEVES I’rofrMor of duration. A. B.. A. M., Advaiwr Study. L'nivrr� ity of Michigan. Trarhrr Kduration Work Sho( . Durham. N. C. Formrrly Trarhrr at Milrt klrmoiial CoJIrgr. Bimiimtham. Ala-luanta; Alabama Stair Trarhrr College, .'.(ontgomery, Alabama. W. A. SAMUEL B. S.. Johnwn C. Sntilh; M. S., Atlanta Univrreity: Imlrurlor of lihemt -iry. Formerly Chrmiral Warfarr Scr -irr. (Photo by Whilrhrad) 32 Arts and Sciences EDWIN I). SHEEN A. B.. Millikin I niscrsity. Decatur. III. A. M.. Inltmily of Illinois. Instructor in Kmtlish Driunnirni. Former TearIter, Stale Teachers Collette. Fayetteville, North Carolina. S. W. SPALDINCi Professor of F.mli l i A. B.. Eurrlia College. A. M. I'nhrnity of Illinois; Adsance study at lire tnisersity of Mkhitcan; Former head of the En lnh l)e|i.imnent. Bishop Collette. Marahall, Texas. JOHN H. WINDOM I lead of Drpartni'nl of Frlncation. B. S., M. S.. Advance study. Columbia. Indiana. Former School Principal. Maditon. IllinoU. Director of Trarhcr Trainimc. Georgia Normal Collette. SARAH HATHAWAY HARRIS B. A. and M. A.. Prairie Vita; In. drurtoc in Math-matin. Fortner Teacher at Taylor, Texas. THOMAS R SOLOMON Registrar and Co-Ordinator of InstrtM-tion; A. B.. M. A.. Ph. I . CLARENCE F STEPHENS B S.. M S.. lit. D.. University of Mkhigan. Malhemalks. GEORGE RUBLE WOOLFOLK A. B.. l-ouiss tile Municipal College. M. A.. Ohio State University, Adsam. ed stork, Unis resits of Wisconsin. Professor of History. Former InstrtKtor in I amiss illr PuMk Schools, and laMiitsille Munkipal (adleyr. MAJORIE WILSON Graduate. Paul Quinn College. Steno-grapbrr. Former Stenographer. Continental (Usually Company, Waco, Texas. (Part year-Fiscal Office.) Prairie it'w University has gone forward with the philosophy that the education of Negroex must have for its objectives the making of a worthwhile Life and rcspectahle Living. To these ends, the institution plans and strives— 1. To serve the colored citizens of Texas at the point of their greatest need. 2. To bring the student s training into closer relationship with life's occupations and problems. 33 Arts and Sciences LIBRARY O. J. BAKER iltad librarian. A. B..: B. I.. S.; M. I.. S. GLORIA V. GUICE B. S.. Prairie View. Anitlant to librarian. Tmrflillg at Po l Arlhiir, l.' -at. EUNICE R. JONES . B.. Clark limertily; B. I.. S. Atlanta I aitrrtily; Rrffrriirf l.ilirarian; Formrr l.ibrarian. Morrit (Vtllntr, Sura-trr. South (autliitj. EMMA LOUISE DAVIS Certificate in Buuitrxt A'lininhtrnliori: library Secretary; Former U-S.O. Secretary, Cainetvilir, Trx.it. NOLLIE A. JACKSON A. B.. Prairie View, .Vuhunt ti Circulation l.ibrarian. Former (ierk in WanhitMctoa, l . C.. Calculating Machine Operator. MARION MATTHEWS It. S., Prairie View; AuiiUnt to l.i-Itrarian; Former Teacher, Brcnham, Texan. I Library L. M. PLEASANTS B. S. in Library Srirnrr. Atlanta I'm-s«wily A B,. Iloutton Collncr: Srri- JIMMIZINE B. TAYLOR II. S. in Libiary Srirnrr, Atlanta Lni- rruty; A. B.. AHunvn Stair Co!l-«-: ( ixuLation Librarian. Formrr r a in p lahrarian. ESTEI.LA T. WHITE B S.. Atlanta l'ni� r«ity; A. B . Loui - illr; Muniripal Collnt? Catalon libra-rian; Form-r awhtaal Librarian. lurk' Stair Ca llr«r. SOME IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT PRAIRIK VIEW UNIVERSITY 1. —It was established in 1876 and began the enrollment of students in 1879. 2. It’s capital outlay is over .$2,.' 00,000. consisting of: (a) 1496 acres of land (b) 44 public buildings and 60 cottages and deplexes (c) Elaborate equipment 3. The Annual Enrollment is 2560 (a) Regular session 1375 (b) Summer session 800 (c) Extension and short courses 800 4. In the Extra Mural Division there are: (a) 130 CoojH rative Agricultural Extension Agents serving 60.000 farm families or 300,000 | eop!e (b) 190 Vocational Agricultural 'Teachers (c) 90 Vocational Home Economics Teachers (d) Trades and Industries Teachers These—(b), (c) and (d)—serve nearly 300,000 students. 3. —Prairie View University s| onsors activities for the Colored Citizens of 'Texas, bringing to the Campus annually an attendance of 12.000 to 16.000. 6. It has over 235 full time employees 7. — 65 per cent of tin- 6.000 public sclux l teachers in Texas have Ix-en trained at Prairie View. 8. The new Library building just completed at a cost of $200,000.00. having a l ook capacity of 100,000 volumes and will adequately serve a student enrollment of 2500. 35 The Oratorical Contest (1944 -45) ALONZO SARGENT HORTENSE WILLIAMS LEE V. RICHARDSON C. H. NICHOLAS Winner Third Place Fourth Place Promoter For near two decades oratorial contests were left off the program of activities at Prairie View. The Personnel Committee included it in its 1944-45 program. Mr. C. H. Nicholas was successful in resurrecting the lost art after weeks of hard work. The contest was held Feb. 25, 1945. The program follows: Organ Prelude—“Come, Sweet Death”......................................Bach Kathcryn Luckctt Oration—“A Preface To Freedom ............................. G. R. 'Voolfolk Lillian Brown Oration— The Negro In A Wounded Democracy” Lee Vester Richardson. Jr. Vocal Solo—“Rosary”............................................. E. Ncvin Willie Mae Smith Oration The Role of Education As It Relates To Youth In The Post-War World” Alonzo Sargent Oration—“Disciplined Democracy”.......................................Willard Hunter Hortcnsc Williams Piano Solo—“Romance”.......................... ......................(Jliere Marion Williams Reading—“In The Morning”............................................Dunbar Tommyc Mayes Vocal Solo— The lord’s Prayer”.................................. Mallottc Robert Singletar)’ Decision of the Judges Awarding of Prizes...................................Principal W. R. Banks Organ Postlude- Theme From Finlandia”.......................... Sebclitis Kathcryn Luckctt Judges: Mrs. W. R. Banks. Dr. E. M. Norris, Dr. II. A. Bullock Mr. R. W. Hilliard and Mr. S. W. Spalding 36 Y Leadership Institute The 1945 “Y” leadership Institute was one of the most successful institutes yet held. For a decade Prairie View has been host to leaders from over the entire state. Two years ago girls were invited to participate in the conference. They have increased in number and now they are a very definite part of the “Y leadership Institute. The meeting lx gan under the leadership of Mr. W. C. Cravcr. Mr. Eubanks followed him and Mr. R. W. Puryear followed Mr. Eubanks. The program has grown consistently until now the area raises $‘.M 00. X) of it’s annual budget. Mr. Puryear has added several city “Y” programs to the state recently. Principal V. R. Banks is financial Chairman, and an area officer. 37 Arts and Sciences DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC Prairie View University offers a degree of Bachelor of Arts with a major in music and a degree of Bachelor of Music. In addition to the Bachelor degrees the Masters degree is offered. One of the largest choirs in any Negro College is at Prairie View 200 voices (bottom of page). The Concert Choir (top of page) travels in near by Texas towns on good will tours. Before the war the group went into adjoining states. Included in this group is a Glee Club, a double quartette and a quartette. The Music Department also has a Men’s glee club and a ladies glee club. The Co-Ed Orchestra, the Collegians Orchestra and the Band make up the balance of the units in the department. 38 L Arts and Sciences MUSIC DEPARTMENT R. VON CHARLTON Head. Drpulmol of Matic Formrrly llrad. Drpartmrnt of Muiir. HuimU A. Jk M. U ll«-n -, Tillihuurr, Florida. B. $. in Muiir, Hampton liutitutr; M. S. in Nluiir, Uniirnity of Mii kiK n; PaM Cradiulr Study, lahmily of Mirhiyan nil Columbia I'piimity. WILL HENRY BENNETT Imtrurtor of Muiir. B. S., Ad unrnl Study, I'niirnity of Iowa and tlpiirnily of Colorado. ELLA W. CULLINS Imtrurtor of Muiir. B. A.. M. A. ELIZABETH STRAIN- WILLIAMS Imtrurtor of Muiir and I'nil r •ity Orytanhl. M. S. K., TalU-drpa fj llr� ’. Alabama: M Mu., Shrn.oad Muiir Srliool, CSira-yo. Illinoti. LA CLEDE SMITH imtrurtor of Mu r. FaTavIy Sup'nivo of M.i ir. Waco IliV lir Srbooh. B S . Mui, Ot.T-lira: Mui M. Mir Iliyas. Members «� f the Mu Alpha Sigma Music Honorary Society, This organization la gan it’ existence in 193f under Prof. (). A. Fuller. Miss Ellen Woody is presi (It nt. Arts and Sciences THE PRAIRIE VIEW UNIVERSITY TRAINING SCHOOL Prairie View University’s Training School is an accredited 12 year school with an enrollment of 12-1 elementary pupils and 40 high school students. The school serves children from several communities within a radius of five miles of the college. The staff is composed of nine well-trained supervisors and a principal. The curriculm is based on the nature and needs of childhood and youth. The goals of teaching arc- therefore set in terms of the useful habits which students need for the higher achievement of intellectual and social life. Opportunity for full development is provided through interesting activity in an environment rich in materials. With such a program, teachers arc able to guide growth and train young people to analyze problems and find out things for themselves. Our curriculum also provides for the learning of the fundamental skills through realistic ex| crienccs leading students to become self-directed, socially minded individuals. The campus school not only furnishes opportunity for student growth, but serves as a laboratory for apprentice teaching under directed supervision. Every effort is put forth to bring a close tie-up between the development of the whole child and the mechanics of teaching. Instruction is therefore planned to meet the mental and emotional levels of the individual child since we believe he should Ik- happily adjusted to the social life of his school and community. I 1 I 1 Training School DOROTHY I. BURDINE Principal. Community School, and Associate Ptofrvot of Education University. Formerly Teacher Trtmrwf Slate farll -ge and Teacher in Denver Public School . A. B.. A. M. B. H. RANDALL Teacher of English in High School and College. If. S. and M. S.. Prairie View. THELMA S. WELLS Imtruclor of Education in College; In-itiuctor in Training School. K. S. and M. S., Prairie View. RUBY C. FULLER Instructor of Home Economics. Formerly Instructor of Home Economics in Athens. Texas. B. S. and M. S.. Prairie Vies. College. BESSIE A. THOMAS Instructor of English in High School and College. Formerly Prinsaty Teacher at Cameron. Texas. B. S. and M. S.. Prairie Vies. College. LUCELUST1NE WILSON Instructor in Prairie Vies. Training School. Formerly Principal ami Teacher in Miller Elementary School, l-can-der. Texas; Teacher in Elgin Elementary School. Elgin. Texas. B. S. and M. S.. Prairie Vies. College. Home Economics Division HOME ECONOMICS AN OPPORTUNITY Now, more than ever before, the girl who ha completed her high school training i thoughtful of her next step. Home Economic presents a most unusual combination of training for the young woman who wishes to have the security of a profession and still prepare for her responsibilities as a future homemaker. The Home Economic course is carefully planned to meet scientific, artistic, social and exonomic interests of the student. HOME ECONOMICS- TRAINED WOMEN ENTER NEW FIELDS You are, however, by no means limited to vocations which are commonly associated with university training in this field. You may find your place in some of the new and unusual positions which are rapidly bring made available to women and which require a combination of knowledge, talents and practical skills such as are developed through Home Economics training. Graduates today fill government and business position in every part of the glolie. These opportunities are your challenge. HOME ECONOMICS— A PREPARATION FOR THE FUTURE As a graduate in Home Economics, you may enter well known professions where women find little 01 no com- petition with men; like homemaker-teacher of Home Economics-hospital dietitian-county home agent-nursery school teacher-home economics journalist. You may be a manager or dietitian in school or industrial cafeterirs, in dining or tea roomvlaboratory technician-textile chemist-buyer-interior des'gner-merchandizer-extension specialist. HOME ECONOMICS-CAREERS- POSITIONS SERVICE With thoughtful and experienced counseling, the college program can be planned to build toward a full life for the individual, as well as positions of responsibility and service such as the future will likely expect of this generation of women. The future belongs to you who prepare for it! To Ik- ready at the time of greatest dr. mand —Begin now! HOME ECONOMICS- CHURCH-FORUMS—CLUBS SPORTS Extra curricular activities offered by the University give opportunities for the development of leadership. Special clubs and societies organized by students allow for expression of individual interests. Participation in student government and forensics; in band, orchestra and chorus; in radio, theater and journalistic enterprises; in art workshops and exhibits; in summer and winter sports promotes individual development and group cooperation. 42 Home Economics ELIZABETH C. MAY Direr(or, Ditiuort of llomr Eranania. B. S.. M. 3. Adunrd work, I'niver-� ily of Chicago and Cnivenily of Min-ne ota. L. M. BURNS Redden! Teacher Trainer, Home Economic . Formerly. Home Dcaoartra-(ion Agent and jeaoe Supetvrtor. B. S. and M. S. PEARL E. FOREMAN Inatructor of Food . Forni-r Head of Home Economic Department. Mary Allen Junior Collette. Crocket I. Texat. A. B.. M. A. LOUISE TAYLOR BONHAM Stale Itinerant Teacher. Homrinakimc Education. Formerly, teacher of Home Economic . San Macro and Tyler. I). M. ELLIS I mtrue tor in Clothing. Formerly, Critic leacher for Prairie Viet at llemp-Mead. Texat; Home Economic inttruc-tor at I'l.illi. Wheatley High School. Iloucton. Texa . B. S.. Prairie Vie College: M. S.. Prairie Viet I’nner- ty- APPYE L. HURT Inttnirtor of Clothing. Former teacher at Atkin llrch School. WinMon Salem. North Carolina. B. S., M or van State College. Baltimore, Maryland; M. A.. Columbia Uni rr ity. Home Economics RUTHCELIA LANE IntnurKM in ColtUag. A._ B., PbV L'Diversity: M. A., Columbia I'Diversity. GEORGIA E. SHIRLEY Imtrurtor of Nutrition. H. S„ Speliuan CoUnte: Aduw«l vtork, Unnrniiy of Minnesota. Calendar of Ex rcists For Sunday Evenings FIRST SEMESTER 1945-46 Datr Department or Activity Person in chargc Oct. 21 Y.W. and Y.M.C.A.............................. Mr. Lee C. Phillip, Miss A. L. Campbell Nov. I The Principal's Hour.....Principal W. R. Banks Nov. II—Local Alumni...................R. W. Hilliard Nov. 18—Senior Class.................................. Mr. Talmadge Brewer, Dr. J. M. Coruthers Nov. 25—Music Departn� ent.......Mr. R. von Charlton Dec. 2—The Principal's Hour.....Principal W. R. Banks Dec. 9- Junior-Senior Debate.......................... Mr. Calvin Rolark, Dr. E. E. O’Banion Dec. 16—Christmas Music............Mr. R. von Charlton Dec. 30—Benefit Movie.................Mr. C. S. Wells Jan. 6—The Principal's Hour_____Principal W. R. Banks Jan. 13—Freshman Class................................ Mr. T. Miller, Dr. T. R. Solomon Jan. 20—Faculty Debate..........Principal W. R. Banks Jan. 27—Departmental Program (Music).................. Mr. R. von Charlton SECOND SEMESTER 1946 Feb. 3—The Principal's Hour.....Principal W. R. Banks Feb. 10 Freshman-Sophomore Debate................... Mr. R. B. Jefferson Feb. 17 Junior (Mass................................ Mr. Calvin Rolark, Dr. E. E. O’Banion Feb. 24 Sophomore Class............................. Mr. Wilbert Newsome, Dr. J. M. Drew March 3.- Tire Principal’s Hour....Principal W. R. Banks March 10 Oratorical Finals.......Mr. C. H. Nicholas March 17—Departmental Program (Music)............... Mr. R. von Charlton March 24—Debate Finals............Mr. R. B. Jefferson March 31—Capping Exercise for NtUM ................. Mrs. D. B. Bryant April 7—The Principal's Hour....Principal W. R. Banks April 14 — Elemental f trade Musical Mrs. Jesse Wilson, Mrs. L. C. Phillip April 21—Senior Recital (Music)... Mr. R. von Charlton April 28—High School Mtttical Mrs. Jose WQsoo, Mrs L. c. Phillip May 5—Senior Recital (Music Department)............. Mr. R. von Charlton May 12—Departmental Program (Music)................. Mr. R. von Charlton May 19—Senior Recital (Music Department)............ Mr. R. von Charlton 44 The Social Graces A demonstration in the proper eating habits. The Military Department under the direction of Capt. John R. Reaves, P. M. S. T. has instituted a program designed to give training in the social graces. The men enrolled in the R. O. T. C. witness the | eriodic demonstrations. The program for the year follows. Social Hygiene..................................Dr. II. I). Patton. Health Dept. Good Manners in Hating....Miss I . Foreman. Miss Shirley. Home Economics Dept. Etiquette..................................Dean M. E. Saurcz, Woman’s Dept. Dancing................................Miss J. Brown. Physical Education Dept. Music Appreciation...................... —.............Mr. R. Von Charleton Proper Dress....................................Home Economics Department The Home.......... ...............................Mechanical Arts Department Foods........................................... Agriculture Department The Theater............................................. English Department Reading..........................................................The Librarian 45 — — The Mechanic Arts Division i THE DIVISION OFFERS: 1. Four year college courses in Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural ami Civil engineering. The courses are designed to fit the student for entry into industry, governmental | ositions or private practice. 2. Four year courses leading to a degree in Industrial Arts and Industrial Education. These courses are designed to train individuals for teaching Industrial Arts and its related subjects and for | ositions as leaders in industry. 3. Two year trade courses in: Automobile mechanics—Broom and Mattress making - Cabinet making Carpentry—Dyeing and Dry cleaning—Electrical maintenance and Repair Laundering- Machine shop practice— Painting and Interior decorating- Plumbing and Sheet metal Printing and Linotype operation Shoemaking and Repair Tailoring Stationary Engineering- Repair and maintenance of radio and electronic equipment—Welding. These courses arc especially planned to prepare skilled workmen and technicians for gainful employment in industry and for developing small businesses of their own. 4. The Division, in addition to its educational activities on the immediate campus. extends its scope of training to all parts of the state of Texas through evening and part time classes in Trades and Industrial Education and Distributive Education. 46 C. L. WILSON Diierlor, Divition of Mrrhjulr Art and Superintendent of Building and College Utilities B. S.. M. E.. and M. S.. Kama State College. Manhat-Ian. Kanui. R. JESS BROWN Profeuor of Induttrial Education. B. Ed. and M. S.. Minor Stair Normal. Indiana I ’nisemty. A. G. CLEAVER Imlnirloi of Broom and Mallrru Malt-in . Former teacher. DDB Imtitutc. Auitin. Tran. Graduate. Prairie View Normal. Mechanic Arts C. L BREWER Head. Woodwork.nit Derailment; Fotc-nun of CoiMtructioi. Former trach-r of Carp.-ntry and Cabinet Making. Phil-lit Wheatley High School. San nlonio. Teui; formerly cabinet maker, law A n « c I e Period Fur liturr Company. Graduate, Tinker Inviilule: po� l Kradiialr work. Bradley Polytechnic In- titute, Peoria. Illinoi . A E. CHARLESTON Engineer, Power Plain. Formerly hitch w bool inrlructor. B. S.. Prairie View. A. O. CRAVIN Head. Building Operation Department: Cunodian of Building . Former offieial manager. Informer. Pale line Edition. Diploma. Radio F.nginrering, Prairie View College. X NANNIE K. CROSBY B. S.. Prairie Vinv. Irlrplvone ()p«a-lor. HENRIETTA T. FARRELL Manager of l-aunifry, B. S. Home Economic , Prairie View College; Former ly Public School Teacher. II. E. FULLER Tudr Certificate, Imlimlor of Pjiinl ing. ( wiir i and Operated a Paint Shop. Mechanic Arts J. E. DAILEY B. S.. Prairie View. Head of Telephone Sen ire. F. G. FRY II. S.. K.uivit Stale Collette Chief Km-ftineer. Power Plant. Piofecsor of Mechanic Art . W. R. GERALD A. B., Prairie View; Trade certificate in CUipentry; Instructor in Carpentry anil Cabinet Making: Teache. of Me rhanir Art� , Moore High School. Waco. Tcxa . 48 Mechanic Arts DOROTHY HAMILTON Study Prairie View. Telephone Operator. oOPHIA HILLIARD B. S., Houiton College. Mouitoo; Cut-tod ian of the Cymnatium; Motion Picture Projeetioimt; Former Secretary, Negro Ulor Union. E. J. JOHNSON liMlruclor in Auto Mechanic): Certifi-cate. Prairie View State College. Formerly operated private tbop. J. L. HILL B. S.. Prairie View; Trade certificate in Tailorintc, Prairie Vine; Auixant Imtrurtor of Tailoring. H. S. HOUSTON B. S.. Prairie View. Imlructor of SI' rhanir.il Drawing. F o r m r Teacher Deniton, Texat. R. F. JOHNSON Diploma, St. Ixiuii, Miuotiri; Autoiao-iiile Schooling, Chicago, llliaoit; Tear!,, er of Shoemaking. (Photo by Whitehead 49 Mechanic Arts MAURICE JONES B. S., Unhtnily of Illinois; Professor of FJertriral Engineering; Former teach-rr, Wheatley High, San Antonio. Trots. DANIEL W. MARTIN B. S., Prairie View; Advance Study Kansas State Teachers College; Instructor of FJeetricity. ARTHUR R. McCOLLUM B. S„ Hampton Institute. Advanced Study. Iossa State College; Superintendent of Buildings and Utilities; Former Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, N. C. State Teachers College, Head I epartment of Agricultural and Mechanical Dressing. Florida A. M. College. N. A. JONES Instructor in Machine Tool Operations. Study, l-angston. Prairie View and Kansas State Teachers College. Former Instructor in Vocational Training with F'crirrel Government. LEE P. MUCKLEROY Instnrctor of Ptumblng, Certificate in Plumbing. Prairie View. Study, Kansas State Teachers College. 1). RAPHAEL OLIVER B. S., Prairie View. Printing Instructor. Former l.inolype Operator. Fort Worth. Texas. 50 Mechanic Arts R. W. RAYFORD, SR. Ortifif.Hr, Prairie View; In.trite tor of Dry Cleaning: Former Inurin'tor of Tailoring in Deaf-Dumli-Klind School, Amlin. Tex .. WILLIAM II. STICKNEY Graduate of Alabama A S M; .Special .ludy, Margeathaler Linotype School. Chicago; Carnegie Imtitntc of Technology. Pittdnug. Pa. Head of department of printing. Former Head of printing ileparttnent, Florida A. M. College: Production manager A. M. E. SS. Union Printing Dept.. Na.hviUc Tenn. KATHERINE CL THURSTON A. B.. Paul Quinn Collrge. Secretary of Mechanic Art. Di.t.ion. Former Teacher. Waco. Texa� . H. EUNELL SADBERRY Tillolmn College S Prairie View Co!-hte. Telephone Operator. W. H. TATE Former Student, Hampton In.Iitute: Printing Vocational School, Cincinnati. Ohio; In.tructor of Printing. IRA TOMPKINS Building Repair Department. 51 Mechanic Arts HENRY C. BOLES B. S. in Arrhilwluir. lllinoi Imtitute of TrrknoloKy; IWnm of Du win and Dr- i n; Former Arth. Draftuiun ililvard K. Rot inu n, Arrhitret, V � hii ton. D. C. F. D. WESLEY B. S.. I'niirie View, M. S.. Prairie View. Adtanred Study. Illinoh Institute of Tech-Doio y; Rwlio Fo ineerin Imtrwtor: Former A � t. F.a ineer, Wmtin Kuu r Electric Company, Chiea o, 111. J. M. WILSON B. S., Kaiiut Slate Teacher CoUr e; In-Mruetor of Taitorin . Former Imiroc tor of Tailorin at l)I B Imtitute. SARITA HOLMES Certificate Buunew Adminittration, T � Itexee Imtitute and llendenon Butinea (Vtlleve. Tenneuee. Steno rapker-Secretai of Mechanic Art Di i ion and Vocational Education Dhition. Former Secretary «f I'itt ! ur Courier. a SPECIAL NOTE: Since this book was completed it has been announced that Principal Banks will go on limited retirement, Sept. 1, 19-16 after 20 year. His budget of $1,900,000.00 for 1947-49 was approved by the board. In his 20 years be has succeeded in getting the board to raise biennial appropriations from less than $400,000.00 to near $2,000,000.00 Therefore we dedicate this book to “W. R. Banks and Progress.” “The consideration of the educational interest of 1,000,000 Negroes in Texas, the largest minority segment in the State’s population, is of supreme importance at this moment. These people are here to stay; they must Ik: integrated into American life on the basis of merit in such an effective manner that they shall not he liabilities but useful citizens; and, to achieve this objective they should have available adequate educational opportunities. On this supremely important problem the education of Negroes in Texas I regard it my duty to take advantage of this opportunity to draw your attention to some factors that arc aggravating and retarding its proper and speedy solution so that you may have pertinent facts and information in hand as a guide in making the strategic attack.”—Principal W. R. Banks to the Texas Legislature Appropriation Committee, March 1945. 52 a Vocational Education THOMAS L. HOLLEY Su|«viior, Tia lr anil Induttrul Ktlucalion. Former Stair Supervitor of Adull Education. B. A., aiKancrd tiudy, Karnat A. M. Collcyc. Stout liulilutr, Colorado Suir, Dunuoody Imtiiutr. BratUry I’oly-trrhiiu Imlitute. ROBERT L. THORNTON Stair Supers i%or, ButinewDiilribulhe Education. B. S.. I'nnrnity of California; I'oct-Ktaduatr uotk. EaSallr and Alexander Hamilton I intitule. Trade and Industrial Education For an educational program on the secondary level, or less-than •college grade, to lx- effective, it must provide facilities to accommodate the majority of whom it reaches. It also must lx- flexible to the extent that courses may lx- added when there is a need for them and terminated whenever this need ceases. Trends in the socio-economic life of individuals and nations as a result of World War II have materially brought about a need for radical changes in education. One of the most wholesome indications is that sch x ls and colleges an recognizing these trends and resjxtnding by adapting their curricula to meet these changes. Two significant needs that can lx supplied by the schools and colleges an- trained workers in the field of trade and industrial education, and teachers of trade and industrial subjects. This field offers many opportunities in a great variety of occupations for those trained in specific skills and for those who will (pialify for instructors. The present program is o|x-r-ating in 10 centers with an enrollment of 525 youth and adults studying skilled trade, and is rapidly expanding. Business and Distributive Education DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION is that science treating on the field of Distribution of ware, gixxls, items, and services. It can best lx- explained by this illustration: Production Consumption) )?- Distribution The fact is; Distribution is the connecting link between the fields of Production and Consumption. So that in this reconversion |x-riod no bottle neck is formed by over stock in our warehouses. Distributive Education must grow to meet this great demand of the big field of distribution and pave the way to consumption for our post-war and reconversion period. PURPOSE: In an all out effort to upgrade Business; the University of Prairie View has in coo|x?ration with the State Department of Education ojx?ned this department to raise the standard of Business Education giving the Texas Negro Business public an opportunity to get a well rounded out Business and Distributive Education preparation. The summer program offers an opportunity for the Business person who is already in business to come to tlx- Business Clinic and classes held at the Local-City Centers and at Prairie View. 53 Division of Nursing Education The University’s general philosphic theme of education has hut two objectives: (1) To prepare individuals for a respectable and worthwhile living (2) To serve tin- people of Texas at the point of their greatest needs. Among our many related branches Nursing Education serves to play a major part. Prairie View began its struggle with the hospital in 1929 under the supervision of Dr. J. M. Franklin together with our own Principal W. R. Banks. Together having worked under abhorrence and with improvised materials; we have today a fairly equipped hospital and a number of students being trained to serve the medicinal needs of our people. Dr. II. I). Patton now serves as our hospital Superintendent, having succeeded Dr. Franklin in July ’45. The division of Nursing requires all applicants to have a high scholastic rating from a respectable and recognized high school along with one or more years of college credit. All applicants must lx- between ages 18-35. Two curricula offerings arc made here: one, a |x-riod of three years leading to a diploma in nursing, and a |x-riod of five years leading to a di-gree of Bachelor of Science in nursing. Prairie View has affiliation with general hospitals offering more experience in the fields which an- limited here. All Prairie View nurses upon completion of their courses are immediately recognized and given secure positions upon their request. Nurses arc eligible for the Texas Board of examination, and army and navy services. The state board examination is, however, rrquin-d of all graduates. 54 Nursing Education II I). PATTON, M. D., A. B.. M. I), mrm lldih Director Prairie Vie I imrnity HmpiuJ; Prsetter of Medicine and Sunrery. EMERV OWENS, M D. Mrharry UnlitjI Co Je e. M. W. John ton, Jr. D.DJS. Item-ard L'niseriity. DAISY BELLE PHILLIPS M.X. Prairie View Superintendent of Sunet; f ormer Operator and Super nor of lloutloa Metro llotpital. I GLORIA FLIX, DinJom of Xuruxff. Prairir Vin� Mr lir.il Supfnintr. CI.ARE.VA MrDOSAl.D, K V. Pni-lie View. Mrdital l.ihrarian Sup-mitoe. CAROLYS TERRY. R.S.. Prairie Vtm A ii uni Siifterinlrndcnt of uriei. MATTIE A WATSOX. Diploma. uruot Education. Prairie View. , d anted Study. L'nhenily of CM-ifotnia. Head Xune. Senior Cadet Nurses The second cadet nursing class will graduate in August 1946. There are two other classes of cadet nurses in attendance. They will lx the last of the federal program. The out patient department of the hospital serves, practically the entire state. Patients are brought from all parts of the lone star state for hospitalization. Each year an institute is held for mid-wives. The greater portion of the hahics bom in tin? state are delivered by mid-wives. For that reason Prairie View has included this conference as one of the means of lending service to the Negro citizens of the state. Prairie View cooperates with the State Department of Health and the Texas Tuberculosis Association in sponsoring a Post Graduate Medical Institute each year. Some of the most prominent medical men and women of the country are brought to the institute as guest lecturers. Between 50 and 75 of the leading doctors of the state come and spend four days each year. The institute is usually held the first week in March. 56 U'miu The Campus Improvement Committee A group of students became dissatisfied with the general appearance of the campus and decided to do something about it. They put up signs “Keep Off Grass,” “Don’t Cut The Campus,” “Please!!” etc. They spaded up beaten paths and painted trees and posts. The student body fell in line and helped with the program. The Committee: Mr. Calvin Rolark......... ................................................President Mr. Calvin Cook.............................................................Chairman Mr. Alonzo Sargent..............................................Assistant Chairman Mr. Wilbert Newsome................................................ Vice President Miss Othello Johnson, Mrs. Julia Levy, Mr. Thurmon Miller, and Miss Thelma R. Smith. Miss Thelma R. Smith, although rather modest about it all, was the instigator of the move. — R. W. Hilliard 57 Administrative Assistants T. R SOLOMON A. B„ M. A., I’ll. I . Registrar ami (io-Ordi tutor of Instruction. JOHN M. HALL A. B.. Bishop College, Clerk, Registrar's Office Teacher in Star Bailey School. Kilgore. Trnu. WILLIE HELEN CARROLL A. B.. Secretary to Principal, Secretary to N Y A Project, Prairie View; Teacher. Georgetown, and Thornton, Texas. ANNE BROWN PENDERGRAFF B. S„ Prairie View; M. S., Prairie View; Teaching Bacteriology, Assistant with Veterans Program, renacr Officer in the U. S. Army, Family Life Con-i u 11 a ■ l, Federal Housing Authority, Houston. GORGE WASHINGTON BUCHANAN Manager Ciollege Exchange sit r« 1915. Forme. Student Bishop (adlexe ami i’rai.ie View (Allege. (Limited Re-irement Feb. IW6 after SS years.) B. S. LUTHER M. S.._ Prairie View. 1942j Atlanta I'niversity, Summer. 1936; Chicago University, Summer. 1940. Assistant Registrar. GERTRUDE MARIE EDLER A. B., Prairie View. Secretary to the Registrar. LEE F.. PERKINS, JR. A. B., Prairie View _ L'nisertity, Ad-vancr Study I', of .Michigan, Counsellor of Veteran's and Acting Executise Secretary Prairie View. Former Public Relation Officer and Instructional Personnel Ads nor for the U. S. Coast Guard. LEON H. MITCHELL Former Student of Prairie View ; Manager, Collegr Exchange (Began February I.) Former Mechanic at Bocring Aircraft Co. Seattle. Washington. Telephone Operator at Prairie View for 10 years. VELLA ROLAND WILLIAMS B. S„ Prairie View State College deck. (xillege Exchange. Formerly Instructor in Starr Bailey School, Osrrton. Texas. I Administrative Assistants (Dining Hall) BOBY W. Hll.l.l AKI), Manager. Dinin 11 11 J. L. BOYER. B.S. Prairie View, Aduranl SiikIv Prairie View; Storeroom Nljiucrr, I) i n i n « Hall. WILLIE B. HAYNES. 2nd Cook Former Emplinrf A A M l in-in Hall. I) CKIA HENDERSON. Head Baker, and Inttrurlor in the Bakin Imluitrv; 2 trade ter-tificater. Radio Kn inrerin« ami Bakin . COMPTON II. JOHNSON, Sup-ertitor of Student Dining Hath B.S. Prairie Vie State College. Advanced ttudy-Prairie View I'nitrruly. F r in e r leaelier, ('advert lliKh School. F. F. LILLY. Cook Formerly Second Cook for S.P. Railroad. VIRGINIA P. MASON. B. S. Prairie View. Advancer! Study; Awnlanl Manager, Cafeteria. I.l CY STERLING. Former Prai-rie View Student; Diploma. Hughe Bu inew College: Office Clerk. Dinin Hall. JAMES K. TAPSCOTT. Srd Cook Fornrer .indent, Prairie View. C. E. TORRY. B.S., Ten newer State CoOttr. Nadnillr. Diploma of Commerce Hu Sec Bud-new College. I lour ton. True Cafeteria Super, iror. Former Superticor in Cafrteria, Nath-title. Tenn. 59 Administrative Assistants HARVEY R. TURNER Trraturrr, B. S. in C. E„ Science Teacher, Samuel llouiton Collcvr Aw tin. Texai; Teacher MatlirraatKv Bit-hop Oolbtr, Minluil, Tmi. JESSIE LOUISE JACOBS Clerk, Stenographer. Teacher Lincoln Kuo new Collette. � LaVAUGHN C. MOSLEY, SR. A. B.. Prairie View Collecr, Cathier. ALMA L. CHATMAN Former Student Prairie View, Stenographer in Fiwal Department; Teacher of Klemrntary School, Forney, Teui. T. R. LAWSON Manager. College Warehouse and Fill- im( Station. MAXINE MULDREW B. A.. Prairie View, Pcntmistreu. Former Mail Clerk. CVAC. Tuscon. Arizona. (Part Year.) Fiscal Office BIRDIE BAKER RICHARDSON Krcri in« Teller, Trarhrr, l« r I Inch School, Brrmoml, T� v� � . G. H. THOMPSON Awnunl Potfmtttff. Former M.uu«rr Allen Street Dru« Store. D.ilU.. Texav OLLIE M SC:OTT B. S., Prairie Vien, Bookkeeper. CAMERON S. WELLS, SR. lutkew Imtitule. Bwioem Prarrire. I j Salle I'nnenity, Ariwintim; Ac-rountanl in the Fheal Department; Nlaruter of the Department of Photoplay; Arrountant at l'u«ke«ee Imlilutr. If Prairie View State College is to “be enlarged, increased, and made into a first class University for Negroes” in keeping with the spirit of the Board of Education’s recommendations it cannot by any twist of the imagination nor the inspiration of genius, Ik- accomplished with the present recommendation of $259, 540 and $299,540 respectively for the next Biennium $147,000 less than the Board of Director’s recommendation, $109,000 less than the Board of Education’s recommendation. If tin- usefulness and effectiveness of an educational institution is found largely in the Spirit. Strength, Social Outlook and permanency of its faculty, then Prairie View is less prepared today “to serve the Negroes of Texas at the points of their greatest needs,” then four years ago. W. R. Banks to 49th Lcgisture 1945. 61 Administrative Assistants PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT R W. HILLIARD B. S.. 1‘raiiw View: 111. M., University of W iscoiuin, Personnel Director. Former Suit Supervisor of Adult Falu-ration, San Antonio. OLENKA E. DAVIS B. S., Prairie View, Secretary to the Dean of Men and Women; Supervisor of the Guest Home; Formerly Assistant Secretary. FEW.. Dallas. Texas. WESTERFIELD KIMBLE A. B., Prairie View, Matron of Blari-thear llall, Former Matron of Saint Ifiillijis Junior College, San Antonio; ELLA L. LEE B. S.. Prairie View, College Matron. Formerly Principal of F.lenrentary School. Addarls, Texas. MABI.E F. BRADLEY A. B.. Paul Quinn. iWunl to Dean t f Women. Former Teacher. Teague, Texas. W. H. JERMANY Supers nor in l.ucky Hall; Wiley Col-lette and A. B. Baptist College. Formerly Dean of Women, Butler College. Tyler, Texan. C. B. KNIGHTON II. S., Prairie View fasllrgr, Supervisor of Girls Dormitory. ISSAG T. NELSON B. S., Prairie View Collere, Dean of Men. Assistant Gooch. Former Vora-tion.il Aitrirulture, Instructor F'oothall COW lUM 1 ■'� � . And Finally It rests within the province of your power and privilege. Honorable Gentlemen, to decide whether Prairie View State College shall be increased, expanded and made a first class University for Negroes” that it might go forward giving light” to 1,000,000 colored people so that they can find the way to higher lex-els of usefulness and productive citizenship, the kind of institution that | cople of every walk of life in Texas can feel justly proud; or whether it shall lx- a third rate institution, a lingering embarrassment to our Great State. The eyes of the world watch Texas today because of its increasing importance in our national life, not alone that it abounds in inexhaustible and unlimited resources but rather because of the character of its people; the people are Great and do Great things because they possess the spirit of the founders of this Great State—the spirit of Lamar, Crockett, and Sam Houston which is simply the spirit of justice, devotion to duty, a high sense of obligation and fair play to the most humble of God’s humanity. I am, Yours truly W. R. Banks, Principal. V. R. Banks to the Appropriation Committee of the Texas Legislature March 1943. Editors Note: These were only excerpts from Principal Banks memorandum. 63 Cooperative Extension Division Thr Negro division of the Texas Extension Service it located at Prairie View University, Prairie View, Texat, and it under the su| er-vition of the Cooperative Extension Service of Texas A. and M. College located at College Station, Texas. The administrative and supervising staff of the Negro division consists of eleven persons, headquartered at Prairie View University. During the year 1945, there were 108 county agents, 57 of which were county agricultural agents and 51 county home demonstration agents working in 57 counties. One new county was qualified for county agricultural work and two new counties were qualified for county home demonstration work during the year. There were 6 resignations, 8 transfers, I retired and 7 new appointments of county agricultural agents. There were 8 resignations, I transfer and 6 new appointments of county home demonstration agents during the year. The production of the family food and feed supply for the year included work with the following activities: home gardens, fruit crops and meat products. Actual shortage of food, feed, lat or, and agricultural machinery emphasized the need in the minds of Negro fanners of Texas the value of long practice of conserving home grown vegetables, fruits and meats for family consumption. The war time program not only stimulated improved practices, but it also improved the mechanical skill of fanners to recondition available farm equipment which could not be replaced. Members of girls' and boys' 4-11 Clubs contributed their services largely to the growing and conservation of home produced foods. 64 Extension Service DR. E. B. EVANS, SR. I . V. M. Ad.anre Study. Iowa U.l Stair Lewder, Xiyro Exten-uon Stnirr. (On Irave to Dinrt Veterinary School at Ttukegre.) Newly elected Principal of Prairie View. W. t. DAVID. B. S. Acting Director of Tm Agricultural Exten.ion Sera ice. M. V. BROWN Adrninntrathr Awi.tanl It. S. Former Vocational A«ii-• ultuie Teacher and County Agrnt. IOLA W. ROWAN Supenhor of llonte Demon-.tration Work in Texai. B. S.. M. S.. Formerly teacher Malta. Public School.; Coon-ty Home Memonuratioa -■Kent, Nacogdochr . II. S. ESTELLE Mi.trict Agent. B. S. Advance Study. Prairie View. Formerly teacher of Agriculture, Superintendent of Farm. Acting Director of Agriculture. Prairie View. JEFFIE O. A. CONNER B. S.. M. S. Prairie View; Mi.trict Agent. Formerly (aunt. Home Memon.tra-lion Agent, All.INF. R. XI. BROWN Mntrtct Home Memo n.t ration .Agent. Foemrr County Home Henw.n� tration Agent. Gregg County. B. S. J. F.. MAYO Southern Mntrirt Agent. Former teacher and county agent. Graduate, Prairie View Normal. W. II. PHILLIPS Northen Mi.trict Agent. Fortner teacher and county agent. Graduate. Prairie View Normal. LF.OLA I.F.F. Stenographer. I loner Mem-on.tration Office. Former ctenographer. Negro county agent office. Ilendenon. Tens. EZRA LEE HENDERSON Secretary. Agricultural E� -trnuon Sen ice. Former ec-retary, Extemion Sen ice. Waco. Teui. J. V. SMITH State Farm l-al-.r A .volant. Former uiperintrndent State Farm. Prairie View; former county agent. Graduate. Prairie View N’o-ntal. 65 The Reserve Officers' Training Corps. CAPTAIN JOHN K. REAVES Infantry, PM SAT. A. B.; ,VI-vjnrrd � umI . Cwlumlna Univrr-uty ami Nr� York 1'imrrucy. FIRST l.l El'TENANT TOE-BERT HARRIS Infantry. A -tnlant to I’MSST. Itntrurtot of Military Srirm. STAFF SERGEANT IIARR Y M(X)DY Infantry. Imlrurlor of Military Srirarr and Ta ti � . Fortnrr intirwlor in the Army. SERGEANT ROBERT B. WATSON I mini, tor of Military Science. The Senior Division of the Reserve Officers’ Training Coiq s is in its fourth year at Prairie View University. During the short period of its operation, the Unit lias trained over 1,000 men. Many of this nunilHT have served in the armed forces several as commissioned officers. Others were members of the Unlisted Reserve Corps, whose enlistments were accomplished by this Unit, and of the Army Specialized Training Reserve Program. Like all Senior Division ROTC Units, the 3835 Service Unit i' organized under Sections 40 to . () of the National Defense Act of 1920 as amended. This Act provided for inclusion of the ROTC Program in those Institutions established under the Morrill Act of 1862 as the I and-Grant Colleges. Such Institutions are also required to maintain under military instruction at least 100 male students and compulsory military training for all First and Second year male students as a prerequisite for graduation is urged. Prairie View University is listed as a Class CC (Civil College) Institution. Schools in this category are those which an1 not essentially military’ but which grant degrees and whose graduates average not less than 21 years of age. While primarily organized to train men for Commissions in the Officers’ Reserve Corps, instruction in the Corps is so planned as to serve the more immediate purjx se of training leaders and citizens. Indeed, no other course of instruction in an institution offers the student a lx tter opportunity to apply the principles of leadership than does the ROTC. Senior Division Training is divided into two courses. The first two years of training is designated as the Basic Course. Emphasis in the Basic Course is placed on the fundamentals om military training. A student successfully completing this course should Ik able to qualify as a non-commissioned officer in the Enlisted Reserve Corps. Certain students, u|x n the completion of the’ Basic Course, may be recommended by the Principal and the PMS T for the Advanced Course training. Here the emphasis in training is directed toward a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Officers Reserve Corps. During the conduct of the War, the Advanced Course was not authorized by the War Department. However, with the Ix-ginning of the Second Semester in February 1946 the course is to lx reinstated at the University. It i' hoped that Prairie View will soon lx able to graduate its first class of Second Lieutenants. Certain other advantages accrue to men in tin Advanced Course. These include pay and commutation of subsistence for attendance at summer camps and while pursuing tin course. Even though this payment i' small, it is for the average student an inducement for qualification in the course. The ROTC Program at Prairie View University, in addition to War Department requirements, include , many features designed to aid the all-around development of the student. Further, the Unit seeks every opportunity to lx of service to lx th the Institution and the Cadet. 66 The Faculty Banquet December 11, 1945 68 Graduation Scenes Graduate Studies Graduate students (full time and part time) in residence during The first class to graduate from Prairie View University (August the 191!� session. 1945). The major objectives of graduate work at Prairie View University include the development in the student of powers of independent work, initiative in academic pursuits, and the spirit of research. A certain number of formal courses an the core of the requirements for a degree, hut within this structure the student is encour-aged to achieve scholarly performance and to expand his knowledge beyond that included in specific courses. Research activities, culminating in the formal thesis, and special projects supplementary' to the classroom re-quirements of many courses give the student opportunity for the furtherance, under supervision, of his interests and abilities along lines of independent and original scholarship. The program of Graduate Studies at Prairie View University was instituted during the sch x l year 1937-38 under the direction of I)r. E. M. Norris. The first classes were organized during the 1938 Summer Session, with a group of 27 persons enrolled for the term. During recent years the annual enrollment has averaged about 200. Most of these persons have enrolled during the summer sessions. Since the program of graduate work started, 95 persons have earned the Master of Science degree. The graduate program is set up by fields rather than by departments- a system of departmental integration which allows a field to cut across more than one department. Courses are organized in the following areas: Administration and Supervision, Agricultural Economics Agricultural Education. Home Economics (Education-technical), History, Mathematics. Mechanic Arts (Industrial-technical), Music, Physical Education. Political Science, Rural Education, Rural Sociology, and Sociology. The administrative policies are determined by a committee of 9 peraons and the instructional program is managed by a group of 25 consultants coming from the different departments concerned. During the summer session several visiting professors are employed and several special projects an instituted to broaden the emphasis of work on the graduate level. 72 Full-Time Graduate Students 1945-46 DR. J. M. DREW. Director of Gradu.nr Siudlr. MRS. LOLITA L. BOONE Degree: A. B. Tillotson College. May 1942. Major: English Minor: Education Mrs. Vkohia M. Hardeman Degree: B. A., Prairie View State College, Aug. 1939. Major: English Minor: Education MR. H. C. KENYON Degree: A. B., Arkansas State College, 1921. Major: Administration and Supervision. Minor: History MISS LEONIA M. SMITH Degree: B. S., Prairie View State College, Aug., 1939. Major: Rural Education Minor: Administration and Supervision JOHNNIE H. GASTON B. S. Prairie View Major-Sociology MR. B. T. W. BREMBY Degree: B. S. in Agriculture, Prairie View, May, 1926. Major: Agriculture E d u c a-tion. Minor: Administration and Supervision. Mrs. Blanche E. Johnson Degree: B. S. i-i Education, Prairie View State College, 1932. Major: Education Minor: History miss eloise s. McDonald Degree: B. S., Prairie View State College Aug. 1939. Major: Rural Education Minor: Physical Education MR JUANITA H. WALKER Degree: A. B. Prairie View State College, May, 1942. Major: Political Science Minor: History The Senior Class TAI.MADGE BREWER DORIS J. PEPPERS THOMAS J. CLEAVER KENNETH CURL IIORTENSE WILLIAMS CHARLES J. WHITEHEAD lVnidrnl SmrMiy Btuinru Manager Traouitr Reporter Auutant Reporter A class is organized not only for mutual fellowship among its members but also for individual performance and the exercise of outstanding talent. With the Class of 1946, performance has been a specialty since its organization in 1942. The officers at that time were: Iaouis Johnson. President Pearline Knott, Secretary Due to war-time conditions, our class has been affected by the fact that many of our men have been called into the services. The Class has produced a wide variety of talents. This may Ik shown as follow: MUSICIANS: Carl Owens- -Trumpeter, Pianist. Bernice Payne Concert Pianist. Lewis Johnson- Saxaphonist, Vocalist. Robert Singletan1 Vocalist. Ross Rolark -Football. Jack Finley -Football. Janies Chase Football. Paul Ware—Track. Elmer Antwine—Track. ATHLETES: Alfred Coleman Basketball. Robert Maxwell Basketball. I )avid Flowers—Basketball. Rupert Roett—Tennis. DEBATERS: Frankie Smith Celestine Lacy HONOR STUDENTS: Doris Jean Peppers Lois E. Johnson Helen E. Gormany I lorten.se Williams Louis Bedford ORATORS: Talmagc Brewer Kathryn Luckett Tommyc Mayes Julia Levy Cecil Oliver And now tin class of ’46 takes its leave of the cruiser “College” and sets sail on the battleship “World.” To the Class of ’47 we say, “Keep constant watch of the daily doings and so prepare for the great battle which lies ahead.” Good luck! Smooth sailing! Victory!! (Dr. J. M. Caruthcrs and C. M. Nicholas, Mrs. L. M. Bums and Mr. R. B. Jefferson, an sponsors.) 74 SENIORS PARTHENIA LEE ALEXANDER Corpus Christ!. Trui HOME ECONOMICS Y . '43-'44; Choir. '4V44; Band. '43-'+l; Tucker' Co-ed Chili, '43-'44. Satirical and pert. LOUIS A. BEDFORD. JR. Dallas. Texai HISTORY CIC. ’45-'46; Idler Board. '44-'46: Dramatic Club. '43-'44: Glee Club. '45-'46; Y . '42-'46: Grandchildren's Club, '42-'46; President, P V-DaUa. Club. '44-'46; History, Phiknophy and Political Science Club. '42-'46. Lackadaisical, droll. CHARLES E. BRADFORD Alto, Texas ARGICULTURE Glee Club. '45-'46; NFA Editor for Panther. '45-'46: President Collegiate Chapter NFA. 45- 46. Playboy, amicable. TALMADGE BREWER Donie. Tent AGRICULTURE Sunday School Superintendent: Veteran Club President: Senior Class President; Dramatic Club; NFA; Y : Glee Club; Intramural Basketliall: Siirma Nu Delating Society. Businesslike, frantic.” BERNICE BROOKS Temple. Texas BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Choir. ’42-’45; Business Administration Club. '42-'45; Alpha Pi Mu. '42-'45: Dramatic Club. '44. larquaciou . rhartninit personality, neat. HERMAN BATISTE Galveston, Texas RADIO ENGINEERING Veterans Club. '45-'46; P V Cad-lei;vans, '44-'45: Popular ami Sa-ear ions. VERA LEE BELL laiMari|ur, Texas HOME ECONOMICS Baskethall; Secretary of Anderson Hall Senior Club. Neat, attractive. FI DELI US I). BREEDING I-a Granite. Texas MECHANIC ARTS Veterans Club Chaplain; Treasurer. Mechanic Arts Club: Senior Class Reporter for Craftsman. Conscientious, relivious. LAM I I SOI J. BRIGHT-DAVIES Galveston, Texas SOCIOLOGY Y. '42-'45; Sunday School; .Sociology Club; Anderson llall Club: Political Science Club; Choir; Galveston-1 V Club; Vice-Prrsident Junior Class, 44-'45. Serious-minded, henesolent. humorous, witty. OUIDA BELL BROWN Detroit, Michigan HOME ECONOMICS Out-of-State dub, '45-'46; Catholic Club. '42-'43; Usher Board. '43-'44. Companionalile. SENIORS GLORETHA BRYANT Crockett. Texa. HOME ECONOMICS Y, ’42-‘45. Quiet and Revived. JUANITA CARREATHERS Kansas City. M incuri HOME ECONOMICS Choir, '45-'46; dee dub. '45-•46; Out-of-State Club. '4V46; “Y.” '42-’43. Lively and Congenial. JHOMAS J. CLEAVER Prairie View, Texa. BIOLOGY P. V. Collegian.. ’4l-’4«; P. V. Choir, ’41-'46; Concert Choir, '41-’46; Pmident, Science Chib, '45-'46; French Chib. '4V44. Un- con.erned. valorem.. KENNETH CURL Nacogdochei. Texa. BIOLOGY Member, Veteran. Club, ’45-'46; Trea«urer. Senior CUa� , ’45-’46; Intramural football. ’45-'46; Concert Choir, ’45-'46. Debonair, undaunted. JOSIE M. DANIELS Bracket, ille. Texas ENGLISH Dillelante Society, ’42-'46; iaiho-lie Forum, '42-'46; . 13- Popular. understanding, adorable. DOROTHY J. CAMPBELL Brownsville, Texa. MUSIC ,'Y. '42-'46; Girl'. Glee Club. 45-'46; Dillctantr Society, '44-'46. Frank, congenial, a good .port. EMMA JANE CARTER Palestine. Texa. NURSING EDUCATION NOLVIA JEWEL COLLINS Ponta, Texa. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Unconcerned but tweet. MATTIE LEE CURTIS Dallas, Texas HOME ECONOMICS Sunday School. '42-'45; Y, '42-'45; Annie Laurie Evan. Club, '42-’45. JOHNNIE JEWEL DAVIS Dallas, Texas HOME ECONOMICS Y,” '44-'45; Annie Laurie Evan. Chib. ’44-'45. Sedulous, kind. ■ 7(s SENIORS DOLPHUSJAMES DERRY Wnrldrr. TV . AGRICULTURE Intramural Basket- and Football, '42-’46; Treasurer, NFA—Senior Unit. '45-'46; Hhtorian, NFA— Junior Unit, '44-'45; Usher Board, '44-'4J. Reserved. CHARLES F. DOWNS Detroit, Michigan BIOLOGY Tennis Tram, ’42-’45; Science Club. •42-,4J; Cat hoiir dub, '42- 44; Veterans Club. '44-'45; Glee Club, '44-'45. Playboy, “cocky.” ARGIB MAE EDWARDS Waco, Texas MUSIC P. V. Co-ed� , '45- 45; Glee Club, ’45-'44. Happy-go-lucky, amicable. LUCILLE FIFER Clarksville-, Texas HOME ECONOMICS Sweet, studious, neat. MERLE LEE FRAZIER Woodville, Texas SOCIOLOGY “Y. '45-'46. lasval, ambitious, studious, frank. MILDRED DIXON Little, Rock, Arkansas SOCIOLOGY YWCA, '44-'45; Dillrtantr Socie-ty, '44-'45; Annie laurir F.sans Club. '44-'45; Out-of-Statr Club. 45-'4b. ladylike, pleasinit personality. EARLINE T. EACLETON Crosby, Texas MATHEMATICS Diligent, self-reliant, arxumen lathe. GLORIA LEE ELLS Beaumont, Texas BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION YWCA, '42-'44; Business Administration Club, ’42-'46; Anderson Hall Club, '45-'46; Co-ed Club. '4 3 • '4 4. Chartnintr personality, friendly, carries a sweet line of Jive. MARY M. FRAZIER Kirvin, Texas HOME ECONOMICS Choir. '42-'45; Girl's Glee Chib. '44-'45. Innocent, vivacious. HORTENSF. FRIDAY Abilene, Texas HOME ECONOMICS Cool. calm, and collected. SENIORS HELEN E. CORMANY Denixon, TfUi HOME ECONOMICS Y. '42-M5: Soeor Deb. '42-'4i Alpha l i Mu. '43-Mi. Aloof. Qiquixh.” LUCILE CRAY Nacogdocbc . Texax HOME ECONOMICS Y. '42-'46: Sunday School. '42-'4i: Dilletante Society, '4V44. flraciou . affable. JEFFRY HALL Houxton. Tf«i BUSI NESS ADM IN ISTRATION “Y ; Ruiinnt Admiimtralioo Club. Friendly, personality plm. MARY CATHERINE HENRY Houston. Trui BISIN ESS ADM INI ST RAT ION Friendly. xporiin . HELEN B. JACKSON (dholon, Imi HOME ECONOMICS “Y,” '42-’45; Vtan'i filer Club, ’lf-'4i; Annie 1-aurie Evanx Club. '44-'4i: V. V. -Gahexton Club. '42-'46. 'Chie,' jmlil. niajrtiir. ERNESTINE GRAY Bonham, Texas HOME ECONOMICS “Y.” 42.'45: N II T, '42-'46; Choi r, ’42-'46. Companionable, xnloroux. impubixe, rruyextic. OLLIE M. HAGGERTY Manhall, Texa BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION I -adylike, pleating personality, MM. MAXINE I.. HARRIS fiohtmbux, Trxn MUSIC l.ikeable. umpoiled. ERNIE LEE JACKSON Xikuood. Trxat SOCIOI.OGY Sociology Uuli. '44-'4i; filer Clult. '4J-'44; I'■■lilir.il Science Club. '44-'4i; Annie I-auric Exam CWb. '44-'4S. Modexl. rharminv. neatly drewd. DOROTHY JENKINS Dallax. leva. HOME ECONOMICS Y. '42-'45; Annie l_iurie Exam Club. -45: Baxketlull, '43. Dili- SENIORS HELEN JEWEL JOHNSON Marshall, Texas HOME ECONOMICS Nonchalant, cheerful. KATHERINE B. JOHNSON Brenham, Texas HOME ECONOMICS “Y.” ’42-‘46; NUT, ‘42-‘46. HELEN LOUISE JOHNSON Brenham. Texas MUSIC Alpha IS Mu Honorary Society. 4V46; filer Cluh. ’4V46; Choir. Aunlinl Director, Girl’s filer Clsib. I’ersislent. ■marl, affable. LOIS EVELYN JOHNSON Texarkana. Texas HOME ECONOMICS Soroc Deb, '45; Y. ‘4S-‘45: Blackshear Hall CWb, ‘42-’4J; P. V.—Texarkana Club. ‘42-‘4t. Fribble bsrl rule. FRANKIE MAE JONES flalseston, Texas HOME ECONOMICS President, Grandchildren's Club. ’45-’4b; President. P. V.- Galveston Club. '45-’46: Anderson Hall Senior Club, '45-'46. Tenacious, obstinate. SAVANNAH MARIE JONES Houston. Texas BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION P. V. Houston Club. ’42-‘46: Business Administration Club. '42-‘46. Full of fun. IDA LOUISE KAUFMAN Houston, Texas BUSINESS ADM INISTRATH N Y. ’44-'46; P. V.—Houston Club. ’44-'4b. ladylike, pleasing personality, friendly. EDNA MAE JOHNSON KNOTTS Houston. Texas HISTORY Y, ’42-'4S; Spanish Cluh. '43-‘44. Illustrious, impulsive. JULIA LEVY Beaumont. Texas HOME ECONOMICS “Y” Cabinet Member. '43 ‘46; Editor, I'amlhtr. '4V4fi; Alpha Pi Mu Honorary Society, ‘44-‘46. Aloof, distant, stalely. CLABE I). LEWIS Cnxkrtt. Texas BIOLOGY P. V. Collntians. ‘44-‘46. SENIORS EVELYN M. LEWIS Dali .. Texas BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION “Y, ’42-‘45: President, .nn-e I-auric Emu Club, 45-'46. Neat, humorous. WALTER D. McCLENNAN Cankntr, Texas MATHEMATICS Alpha Pi Mu. '44-'46; Bela Pi Chi Scientific Honorary Society. '44-’46; “Y. '43-'46; Debating Society, '45-’46. Talkative, burlesque. DOROTHY McGOUCH Trinity, Texas ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Y, '42-’46 Dilletante Literary Society, '43-'46. TOMMYE E. MAYES Hempstead, Texas HOME ECONOMICS Debating Society, '43-'45; Grandchildren's Club. '43-'46; Alpha Pi Mu, '43-'45. Drxterswis and blithe. CHERRY MILLER Houston. Texas PHYSICAL EDUCATION P. V.—Houston Club. '42-'46; „Y .• '42-'46. Giddy, nersous. KATHRYN C. LUCKETT Fort Worth. Texas MUSIC President, “Y, '45-'46; Assistant Secretary, Senior Class, '45-'46; Secretary. Sunday School. '44 '46: Alpha Pi Mu Honorary Society. •45-'46; Mixed Glee Club, '44-'46; Women's Glee Club, 45-'46. Ambitious, versatile, visaeious. DANIEL G. McGILL College Station, Texas MECHANIC ARTS Mrvbanic Aits Club, ’42-’46 ; Veterans Club. '4.V46; “Y. '42-'46. SENETTA M GRIFF Palestine, Texas HOME ECONOMICS • Y, '44-'45; NUT. '43-'45. JOHN II. MILES Silshce, Texas AGRICULTURE Y.” '43-'45; NFA, '42-'46. Unconcerned, good-natured. LOIS MONTGOMERY Houston, Texas MATHEMATICS Y. ,42-'45: Science Club. '43-'46; Annie l-aurie Evans Club, '43-'46. Patience personified. SENIORS WII.UA myrtle murphy Sespiin, Texas HOME ECONOMICS Y,” '4V44; Choir ’44-'45. INEZ PHILLIPS Teague, Texas HOME ECONOMICS NUT, '43-'45; Track. '42-’43; “Y,” ’42-‘45. Likeable, cheerful. CLBO GLORIA POLK Waco. Texas HOME ECONOMICS MAYME ROSS Marshall, Texas HOME ECONOMICS NUT, '42-’43. Unspoiled. Iran- qu3. HAZEL JUANITA SCOTT Houston, Texas HOME ECONOMICS Annie Laurie Evans Chib. '44-'45; Women’ Chorus, '44-'45; “Y. '42-'45. Coquettish. comical, amicable. GLADYS PARNELL Nasatoia, Texas NURSING EDUCATION LULA MAE PITTMAN Gon alcs. Texas HOME ECONOMICS Apt, dependable. COLLEEN POPE Dallas, Texas HOME ECONOMICS Y,” '42-'46. Entertaining, spirited. MAMIE LEE SANDERS McKinney, Texas HOME ECONOMICS Usher Board, '4V45; “Y.” '43-'45. I ..ids I ike. refresliir . ORVILLE T. SEATON Houston, Texas ... AGRICULTURE Alpha Pi Mu. ’44-'46: Cadet Of. fiecr. '45- 46; ' Y.'' '43-'46: In- tramural Softball Team., '44-'45; Usher Board, '43-'45. A prophet, likeable, conservative. SENIORS RENA E. SHARPE Clearview, Oklahoma ECONOMICS Y,” 44-'45. NVat, dignified. frank. LENA LATRBLLE STEWART Oklahoma City. Oklahoma MUSIC GIm Club. '43-'46; “Y. '4S-'46. Kimllwartrd. fanliwi. itudioui. SALLIE TAYLOR Beaumont. Texas MECHANIC ARTS Y. ’42-’46; Catholic t:iub. '42- ’46. Cute, dainty, personable. GEORGIA TERRY Goose Creek. Texas MATHEMATICS Usher Board. '44-'45: Grandchildren's Club. '42-'46. Demure, gay, untiring. ZENOBIA LOUISE TUCKER Stafford. Texas MUSIC Glee Chib. '43-'44: Music Club. '43-'46. Opinionated, dignified. FRANKIE AUDREY SMITH Beaumont. Texas HISTORY Soror Deb. '42-'45; Alpha l i Mu. '42-'45; “Y. '42-'45; Debating Club, '43-'45; Dilietante Society. '43-'45. Dignified, studious. KATHERINE TAPSCOTT Navasota. Texas HOME ECONOMICS •% ’42-'45. laconic. ALPHONSO TERRY Houston. Texas AGRICULTURE “Y, '43-'45; Veterans Club. ’43- '45: NEA, '43-'45. Decorous, kind- hearted. a career man. ADA BARBARA TOLES Calvert. Texas ENGLISH Annie laurie Evans Club. '43-'45; Dilietante Literary Society, '45-'46. Tactful, extremely neat, liked by everyone. ijii 'TfSHBMWBMM a«as5B :faHflfe :? SENIORS CHARLES J. WHITEHEAD, JR. Sui(ar l_� n l. Texav MECHANIC ARTS V.” Campu. ITioto- vrapher. ’42-’46. DORETHEA V. WILLIAMS Nov Or Iran , Ixmi.Lm.. MUSIC Cmmopolilan dub. ’41--45: V. ’41-'45. FrivoJou., ELL IE ALICE WILLIAMS llrmpilMd. Trui HOME ECONOMICS GrandeliUdren't C I u l , 40-'46; Vanity ••I ” Club. ’40-,4C; Var-� ity Ba.keilull. •40-44; Mama Cwn’. Co-ed Ch,b. ’4V44. Art-viver type, carefree, lively. EMILY L. WILSON Jeffenon. Trui ELEMENTARY EDUCATION “Y,” ’45-'4l . Sympathetic, con-w-ientiouv. ODISA YOUNG Timpvon. Texav SOCIOLOGY Annie Laurie Evan. Club, '44-•45; Co-ed c:lub, ’43-’l4. Una.-Miniimt, Iki.IiIul. LULA MAE WHITMAN Linden, Texa. HOME ECONOMICS • Y. '42-'44: MIT. ’42.’43; Annie l-anrie Evaav Club. '44-'45 Sv� eet di«po.ition, (piirt. DORIS EVELYN WILLIAMS Mexia, Trui. HOME ECONOMICS Choir. '43-’46; Annie Laurie Evan. Club. ‘44-'45. HORTENSE S. WILLIAMS llcnip.lrud, Texa HOME ECONOMICS The 1’anlhrr Secretary, IS-‘44; Manager, ’44-'45; Aworiate Editor. '45-'46: Vanity Ba.ketball. ’42-’44; Vanity Track Team. ’42-•46: Vanity “P” Club. ’4S.’46; Uvber Board. ’4V44; Y. '42-’44. Opinionated, vmcaciouv. MELVIA WRENN Calvrvton, Texa. MUSIC I . V. Co-ed.. -42--46: Glee Club. '42-‘43. Popular, happy-co-lurky. ORA LEE WILLIAMS Jarkronvillr, Texa. HOME F.CONOMKS SENIORS ELMER LEE ANT WINE Thompsons, Texas AGRICULTURE “Y. ’42-’45; N P A — ’42-’45; Track — ’42-’45; P. V.-Houston Club ’42; P. V. Vanity Club. ’41- •45; Cadet Officer '45-'46. Slow, unconcerned. ROSE ETTA DARDEN Oakland. California SOCIOLOGY Political Science Club, ’44-‘45; Sociology Club. '44-'46; Secretary. Out-of-state Chib, '45-'46. Radical, ambitious. ETHEL MAE EATON College Station. Teui HOME ECONOMICS Annie Laurie Esans Club, “Y, ’42-'45. Unaffected, unruffled, tsell-poised. OPAL HILL Denton, Texas NURSING EDUCATION DOROTHY MAE JOHNSON Thompsons, Texas SOCIOLOGY Y, ’42-'45; Sunday School. Political Science Club; Andcnon Hall Club. Reliable, sincere. IIESTER BONNER Daltai. Texas NURSING EDUCATION ALVERA DUNCAN Smiths ill -. Texas BUSIN ESS ADM INISTRATION “Y.” '45-'46; B. A. Club. '43-'46; Sophomore Panther Staff, ‘44-'45. Quiet, parsimonious. MARY CATHERINE HENRY Houston. Texas ARTS AND SCIENCES Y,” '42-'46; Annie Laurie Exam Club. Friendly, sporting. JOHNNIE HUBERT (amden, Texas ARTS AND SCIENCES Co-Eds, '44-'46. MITTIE KENNARD Houston, Texas MUSIC Alpha Pi Mu. '42-'45: Mu Alpha Sigma. '45-'46; Glee Chib. '42-'44; Girl's Chorus. '43-'46; Y. '42-'46. Sophisticated, an innate musician. SENIORS TINEY LUMPKIN l.os Angelo, California BUSINESS ADM INISTRATION Dramatics, '43-’46; Choir; Prcsi- 1 e n «, Business Administration Club. ’43.’44: Y,” ’42-’45. Cheerful. sweet disposition, like to keep the boys in suspense. KATHF.RYN MILES De Kalb, Texas HOME ECONOMICS Y. ’4S.’46; N II T. 44- 46; Grandchildren's Club. '43-4$. Lubicrout, cheerful, jovial. . CLARA BERNICE PAYNE Houson, Texas MUSIC Orchestra. '42-'44; Glee Club, ’42-'46: Women' Glee Club, '45-'44 . Talented, gay. RUPERT O. ROETT Houston, Texas AGRICULTURE Tennis, Motion Picture Projector, NFA, Track. Choir. Glee Club. '40-'45. Collegiate, versatile, the business t j e. HELEN RUTHERFORD Hass kins, Texas NURSING EDUCATION MAXINE McGAUGHEY Dallas. Texas NURSING EDUCATION Well-mannered, ipiict, efficient. IDA F. MITCHELL Corsicana, Texas ENGLISH Mature, quiet. DORIS JEAN PEPPERS Dallas, Texas HOME ECONOMICS Alpha Pi Mu. '42-'46: P. V..Dallas Chib. '42-'4fi; Secretary. Senior Class, 4S-'46; Y. Cabinet. '43-'44; Student Activity Commit-tce. Panther Staff, '44; “Miss Prairie View,” ’45-'4€; Most Ver-satile Freshman, '42. Glamorous in a hahyiike manner. REVA MAE ROSS Port Lavaca, Texas PHYSICAL EDUCATION “Y,” ‘42-‘46; Annie Laurie Evans Club. '44-'45; Physical Education Club. '4.V46. ALEXANDER TAYLOR Caldsscll. Texas AGRICULTURE Secretary, NFA, ’44-'45; Inter-mural Football and Basketball, '39-'40; Custodian - Auditorium-Gymnasium. '41 - '43; Veterans Club, '45-'44 . Gentlemanly, likes to make the ladies happy. Junior Class RAMONA VAUGHN JAFUS CAVII. NE1.VA J. HUDSON GEORGE J. MUNDINE Vke l'ir icknl Trrauirrr Awnlant Secretnry Rc|� rtcr On the following pages are reproduced the likenesses of tin- most important, most intelligent, most popular, and most versatile individuals on these grounds. Members of the Junior Class have distinguished themselves in all areas of College life even from the beginning of their existence on the campus as Freshmen. That year the class contained the highest ranking students scholastically. Many members of both the Co-eds and the Collegians, athletes, actors, actresses, and other outstanding personalities were Freshmen. During the Sophomore year, the members of the class continued to make progress. Under the capable direction of our president, who has been president of the class for the three years, the class reached into various other fields. Members were singers and debaters. Now, in the Junior year, this class promises to continue this record. (Dr. K. E. O’Banion, Mr. J. II. Windon, Miss Campbell, Mr. Geo. Woolfolk and Miss La Clcde Smith arc sponsors.) 86 JUNIORS ROSEMARY AKINS Fort Worth. Tmi Arts Sciences Business Administration ROSIE LEE ALLEN Truibu, Arbun Home Economics JAMES W. ANDERSON Longview, Truv Agriculture MARY ALICE ARMSTEAD Mouvton, Trui Arts Sciences Sociology SYLVESTER BARRETT Palestine, Trxav Art Sciences History MARIE YVONNE BEVERLY Port Arthur, Trui Arts Sciences Chemistry VENOLA ALEXANDER Oakwoorl, Texa Home Economics DORIS V. ANDERSON Shreveport, lxni'mana Arts Sciences Sociology OLLIE VELL ANTHONY Ml. Enterprne, Trui Home Economics HATTIE L. BALFOUR Columbui, Trui Home Economics LOUVENIA BELL Ml. Pleavant, Texa Home Economics FAUSTINE BLACK Carthage. Texat Arts Sciences Music ■■■ JUNIORS ZENOBIA BLACK Carthage, Tfuu Home Economics WILMA LEE BLOCKER Franklin, Texas Home Economics ROSE ELLA BLOUNT Jasper, Texas Home Economics PAULINE BRADFORD Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Home Economics ARTIE MAE BRAILSFORD Wiergatr, Texas Home Economics AUBREY BRATCHER East Bernard, Texas Agriculture JOANNIE LEE BROOKS Belton, Texas Arts Sciences English DOROTHY BRAILSFORD Burkes ille. Texas Home Economics RUBIE DELLE BRIGHAM Greenville, Texas Home Economics I OLA LOIS BROWN Galveston, Texas Home Economics MILDRED B. BROWN Houston, Texas .Arts Sciences English LILLIAN MARIE BROWN Houston, Texas Arts Sciences Business Administration JUNIORS DOROTHY MAE BRYANT Houston, Treat Homo Economics GEORGIA CARPEXTIER Little Rock, Ark. Arts Sciences Biology CHRI STELLA CARROLL Conicana, Treat Arts Sciences History JOSIE MAE CHAISON Beaumont, Trxai Home Economics Designing ELOISE CLARK Houiton, Texas Mechanic Arts Tailoring GLADYSLATRELLBRYANT F.Ikid, Texat Home Economics DOROTHY CARRINGTON DalUt, Texat Arts Sciences Physical Education SARAH PEARL CARROLL Corput Oiritli, Texat Arts Sciences Sociology CLOCEAL CLARK Prairie View, Texat Home Economics HELEN P. COLE Drniton, Texat Arts Sciences Business Administration JUNIORS TXT LOUISE M. COLLINS lloutioo. Tmi An Scirnccs Knxliih VERDA MAE CRAWFORD Bemay, Tmi Arts Sciences History ROSE MARIE DAVIS YoaLum, Tfui Music ORA V. DORSEY Palestine, Trw Home Economics MAUDELL EDWARDS Fo« Worth, Teui Home Economics IRENE ELGIN Elgin, Tens Arts Sciences Sociology DORIS R. COUNTER llomlon, Tfui Arts Sciences Biology NADINE QUINELL CRENSHAW Fort Worth, Tmi Arts Sciences Physical Education NORENE DAY Chirluuha, OiUhouu Home Economics GLADYS ADDINE DOW Briint, Tmi Business Administration LENA BELLE EPPS Longview, Tern Home Economics MARIE FRANCES EVERETT Shemian, Tmi Home Economics 1 JUNIORS YVONNE EWELL Frankston, Texas Arts Sciences M usic GAZELL FRANKLIN Trinity, Texas Arts Sciences Business Adininistation DELORIS F. GERALD Prairie View, Texas Home Economics VIVIAN GREGGS D1IU1, Texas Arts Sciences Business Administration JOHNELL HARDEMAN Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Arts Sciences FANNIE A. HARRIS Groesheck, Texas Arts Sciences DORIS INEZ FORD Fort Worth. Texas Arts Sciences Sociology GLORIA LOUISE FREEMAN Palestine, Texas Home Economics CLOVIS GRAVES Paris, Texas Arts Sciences Biology MINNIE MAE HALL lieaumont, Texas Home F'conomics EMMA L. HARRIS Gary, Texas Home Economics THELMA PRICE HARRISON Port Arthur, Texas Home Economics ..... I i' Kirr JUO JUNIORS SUSAN HEMPHILL Columlwt. Texas Arts Sciences Business Administration MILDRED L. HESTER SihlK-c. Texas Arts Sciences Business Administration ROSALIE HIGHTOWER Fort Worth. Texas Arts Sc Sciences Sociology SAMMIE LEE HILL PittsburK. Texas Agriculture JOYCIE LEE HOWARD Port Arthur, Texas Arts Sciences Music OTHELLO CORRIE JACKSON Dallas. Texas Arts Sciences Mathematics RAYMOND HENDERSON Marlin, Texas Mechanics Arts LOIS ELVER A HICKS Dallas, Texas Home Economics MARIE IMOGENE HILL Jasper, Texas Arts Sciences Music BLOSSIE T. HOSKINS Fostoria, Texas Arts Sciences Business Administration VONZO ALVIN HUTCHINSON Dallas, Texas Arts Sciences English MATTIE WILMA JACKSON Marlin. Texas Arts Sciences Business Administration - JUNIORS ESTELLA JEFFERSON Kinipvillc, Texas Home Economic EURADELL JOHNSON Bullard, Texas Home Economics BLANCHE JONES Houston, Texas Arts Sciences BERNICE KENDI.E Rock dale. Texas Home Economics VIOLA KNIGHT Houston, Texas Home Economics LOLA MAE LACEY Tyler, Texas Arts Sciences Business Administration rilEODORE JOHNS Silsbee. Texas Arts Sciences Sociology WILLIAM I.. JOHNSON Waco. Texas Art Sciences Political Science WILLIE M. JORDEN Abbeville, La. Arts Sciences Business Administration LOTTIE KITCHEN Port Lavaca, Texas Arts Sciences ELIZABETH JEWEL KNOWLES Houston. Texas Arts Sciences Music MARY L. LANGLEY Carthage, Texas Home Economics r ■1 it -lAUift xkV� ViUV 'i JUNIORS MARY EARL LAW Bay Qqr, TfUi Aits Sciences Sociology CARRIE MAE LOEB Port Arthur, Texas Art Sciences Music LILLIAN BEATRICE LYNN llighhank, Texas Home Economics VIRGINIA McGRIFF Palestine. Texas Arts Jt Science Business Administration HOR TENSE McNEIL Marlin, Texas Home Economics LOIS VERA MANN Brenluiin, Texas Arts Sciences History JANIE MERLE LAWSON Texarkana, Arkansas Arts Sciences Business Administration ANDREW A. LOTT Houston, Texas Mechanic Arts EMERSON McGOWAN JR. Naeogdoches, Texas Art Sciences Biology EMMETT McKENZIE I’rairie View, Texas Mechanic Arts Special REBECCA McW ASH INC TON Coarue, Texas Arts Sciences Business Administration PEAR LIE L. MARTIN tialveston, Texas Arts Sciences Physical Education JUNIORS QUEEN ETHEL MEKKELL San Angelo, Texas Arts Sciences Sociology THERESIA MITCHELL Caldwell, Texas Home Economics INEZ VODELL MONTGOMERY Dallas, Texas Arts Sciences Sociology MYRTLE LEE MOORE I.a Grange, Texas Home Economics CATHRYN MURPHY Dallas, Texas Arts Sciences English MATTYEBELLE MYERS Houston, Texas Arts Sciences Music EDDYE L. MITCHELL Si. Louts, Mo. Arts Si Sciences Sociology LUCILLE MODES I'ER Corsicana. Texas Home Economics ERMA MOORE Houston, Texas Arts Sciences Biology ZEI.MA RUTH MOORE Amarillo, Texas Home Economics BERTHA CASPER MYERS Texarkana, Texas Arts it Science DOROTHY NEELY Houston, Texas Arts Sciences Physical Education JUNIORS HELEN MARIE NORRIS Fori Worth, Trui Arts Sciences Sociology JESSIE LEE PEACOCK Newton, Texas Home Economics RUTH MARIE PHELPS Hitchcock, Texas Arts Sciences Physical Education EDDIE KATE PHILLIPS Teague, Texas Home Economics LEORA SUE POR TER laifkin, Texa Arts Sciences Business Administration CORNELIA RANDOM Houston. Texa Arts Sciences Business Administration JULIA OWENS Victoria. Texa Arts Sciences English BEVERLY PENSON Houston, Texa Home Economics ROSE MARIE PHELPS Houston, Texas Arts Sciences Sociology LUCILLE PHILLIPS Cleburne. Texa Home Economics DOLLY ANNE PRESTON Franktton. Texa Home Economics LOLA ERMA RANDLE Houston, Texa Home Economics JUNIORS MAE JEWELL REED Waco, Tfjii Home Economics LENORA REEVES Palestine. Texas Home Economics VIVIAN ESTERLENE ROY Houston, Tcui Arts Sciences Biology LEE AUDREY SCRANTON Houston, Texas Arts Sciences Music JENNA SHAVERS Df KjIIi, Texas Home Economics EUNICE REEVES Palestine, Texas Home Economics LEE VESTER RICHARDSON Texarkana, Texas Agriculture DOROTHY MAE SANDERS Yoakum, Texas Arts Sciences Business Administration BOBBIE J. SEPOLEN Biotsnwood, Texas Arts Sciences Physical Education ALLENE ARCHIE SIMMONS Xettton, Texas Home Economics JUNIORS MARC IK LOUISE STEWART Ennis, Tmi Mechanic Art Tailoring JOHNNIE RUTH SYKES la Grange. Tou Home Economics LEONARD TAYLOR Fon Worth. Texas Mechanic Arts MARILYN BELL THOMAS Home Economics l.uling, Texas EARNES I INK THOMPSON la Grange, Texas Home Economics LEX YE BELLE TURNER Dallas, Texas Home Economics ORA MAE STEWART Houston, Texas Arts Sciences Sociology JAMES LA VELLE TAYLOR Dallas, Texas Arts Science ARTHELIA THOMAS Chicago, Illinois Arts Sciences Education VERLIE THOMAS Port Arthur, Teui Arts Sciences Music VIVIAN THORNTON Kingsville, Texas Arts Sciences Elementary Education RUTH ERCELL VAUGHN Tyler, Texas Arts Sciences Sociology JUNIORS LAURA LAVERNE VAUGHNS Teague, Texat Arts Sciences Business Administration THELMA WALKER Waco, Texat Home Economics MARY CYNTHIA WASHINGTON Beaumont, Texat Home Economics Designing MURHL WATKINS Dallas, Texas Arts Sciences Sociology JAUNITA WATSON Texarkana, Texat Arts Sciences Business Administration WILMA WHITE KeiMlIcton, Texat Home Economics HELEN RAYE WALKER lluntwiHr. Texat Arts Sciences English CHARLIE MAE WARE Remit, Texat Arts Sciences Business Administration ROSIE B. WASHINGTON Rnnh, Texat Arts Sciences Business Administration GLORIA WAISON Oklahoma City. Oklahoma Arts Sciences Sociology JOHN IE WESTBROOK Houston, Texat Arts Sciences A .ELI. WHITMAN l.itiden. Texat Arts Sciences Business Administration JUNIORS MARY LOUISE WICKLIFF l.ilicrty, Trui Arts Sciences Sociology FREDDIE B. WILLIAMS Galveston, Tents Arts Sciences Music MARIAN WILLIAMS Dkkinton, Texas Arts Sciences Music MARY L. WOODSON Chkkatha, Oklahoma Home Economics ALMA YOUNG I am, Texas Home Economics MARJORIE L. THOMAS San Antonio. Texas Arts Sciences Business Administration ETHEL C. WILLIAMS Wharton. Texas Home Economics JAMES R. WILLIAMS Dickinwn, Texa Arts Sciences Music JERALDINE WILSON llirnhant, Texa Home Economics ELLEN V. WOODY Gainr� ille. Texa Arts Sciences Music CLARICE J. YOUNG Pari . Texa Arts Sciences Business Administration JUNIORS ALICE ADAMS Jefferron, Texx� Nursing Education JOE L. BEARD Beaumont, Texas Arts Sciences Biology MAMIE CARROLL Waco, Tra Arts Sciences History JOHNNIE V. DAWSON Bivins, Texas Arts Sciences Business Administration ERMA LEE DEVEREAUX Come Creek, Texas Home Economics LILLIAN GOODEN Houston, Texas Arts Sciences English DORIS BAKER S.m Pedro, California Arts Sciences Sociology VANCE MILDRED BROWN Kemlleton, Texas Home Economics REBA CRAFT Hartwell, Georgia Home Economics RUTH DAWSON Wortham, Trxat Home Economics HARVEY DICKERSON Houtton. Texa� Arts Sciences Biology GLADYS B. GREEN Cameron, Texa� Home Economics JUNIORS JUNE I). IIARTFIELD Sail Antonio, Texas Arts Sciences Business Administration IMOGENK KELLOUGH Wiulurhir, Trui Home Economics ALEXANDER MURPHY (aineron, Tfui Agriculture MAE LEWIS NICHOLS Beaumont. Ttui Arts Sciences Business Administration ROBERT L. PHELPS llouiton, Texas Mechanic Arts GEORGENE ROSS San Antonio, Texas Home Economics I SIR IA I LET A HENRY Eagle lake, Texas Arts Sciences Biologv ELEANOR MITCHELL Bivins. Texas Arts Sciences Business Administration ALMA BLONDELL MURRAY l-ansing, Michigan Arts Science Education JEWEL PENRICE Dallas. Texas Arts Sciences History WILLIE MAE PRICE Sinithxille, Texas Arts Sciences Physical Education HELEN A. SHEFFIELD Nacogdoches, Texas Art s Sciences Music Sophomores. Juniors and Seniors J. II. HAWTHORN Newton. Tnu NURSING EDUCATION (Senior) DANIEL WASHINGTON lloutton. Texas AGRICULTURE (Senior) Veteran. Club. I� tt; N.F.A.. ‘4I.’« lloutton. P. V. Club. ’4I. 45; “Y, ‘II-'W. Indolent, a ‘Don Juan . ANNIE BELLE WILDRIDGE Kayne, l-tmitimia NURSING EDUCATION (Senior) TYRONNE SHACKLEFORD lloutton, Texas ARTS SCIENCES (Junior) ELIZABETH L. THOMAS Deniton, Trxaj BUSIN ESS ADM INISTR AT ION (Junior) ANNIE L. THOMAS Siniihvillr. Texat HOME ECONOMICS (Senior) Choir '42-’46; “Y. '(2-Hi; Annie I-aura Evan. Club. '44-‘46. CONSTANCE FAY WHITE Fort Worth. Texa. SOCIOLOGY (Senior) Runner-up in Min Prairie View ron-mt. Lovely, vivid. ho Htable. EARNESTINE WYNN llunitville. Texa. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (Senior) Wynn Vanity Track Team. ’43-‘44. Frirnillv. .poilrd. in.incrre. CHARLES MARIE SMITH Bryan. Texa. HOME ECONOMICS (Junior) CONNIE MAE WRIGHT Gilmer. Texat ENGLISH (Sophomore) Sophomore Class WII.BJ.RT J. NEWSOME Pinidral LEON W. BROWN Vk I’lnidtiil WILLIE JEAN PERRY Swirury CLIFTON VINCENT IIuuiwm Manayrr CHRISTINE PENTECOST T iMMim On the tenth of September 1944 over 700 energetic, and ambitious students entered Prairie View College for the first time, making the largest freshman class enrolled in any Negro institution in the world. This group under the capable sponsorship of Or. J. M. Drew and others made many valuable contributions to the welfare of the institution. They were successful in attaining highest honors in the College oratorical contest, plus many other outstanding activities. They were especially good leaders in athletics, winning first place in intra-mural sports. Out of the 700 or more freshman, 310 returned to Prairie View University to continue their education. This group also com|x� es the largest sophomore class to ever re-enter Prairie View. Continueing in their spirit of campus leadership, this group is endeavoring to bring higher ideals to Negro youth everywhere. To accotn-plish such, they realize that the highest peak of culture and intelligence can only lx- reached through continuous training and practice. Such ideals are being reached through their class meetings in which speakers an- brought before the group to give intellectual guidance. The students are also given a chance to exercise their gains fn m the speaker. They also realize that along with culture and intelligence, we must not forget our social life. In connection with the Student Activity Committee, they plan certain social entertainments for their class meetings. 'I'lie principk-s of democracy arc widely practiced in the sophomore class. All officers and representatives are elected by the class, and no propositions arc executed without the entire group’s consent. They realize that full cooperation is necessary for success. The main objective of this class is to develop lx-1ter young women and men to send out into the world in 1948. They will hold up for the Negro race the ideals and principles of higher scholarship, more efficient service, and better character gaim-d in Prairie View University. They will live on as a beacon light leading them to higher accomplishments. (Class sponsors are Dr. J. M. Drew, Miss A. C. Preston, Mrs. Teresa Banks. Mr. S. W. Spalding and Miss E. W. Cullins.) 104 SOPHOMORES Jewel AduB llou ton, Tenu Art A Science Oilman Andenon Seal . Tenu Home Economic Nellie Pearl Baldwin Richard , Texa Art Science Lillian Faye Bauith Wnl Columbia, Tex. Art A Science Sherman Brsrrly, Jr. I’orl Arthur. Texa Art Science Ruth Elma Bolton Cenler, Texa Art Science I'eailie B. Alexander Troup, Texa Home Economic Gertie Antone Liberty, Texa Home Economic Donnye Pearl B� tir Milford, Texa 1 lome Economic Lee Etta Bell llouiton, Texa Art Science Queen E. Blackman Chapel Hill. Texa Art A- Science Jerodine Bounjeoi Orange, Texa Art A Science Irene I ori� Andenon Sealy. Texa Home Economic l.ouit Junior Bailey llouiton, Texa Home Economic Nannie Beatrice Batie Milford, Texa Art A Science L’lywe Bell Deniton, Texa Mechanic Art Mary France Bland Pa adetxa, Calif. Art A Science -na ■• ' • ■ -■ ■ -AAaA.lJ ?. J SOPHOMORES Kuhn Hiii|lil'l itin (dhnHM, Texa Krt St Sfimm flmf Blown Temple, Ttui Home Economics l.illian KIU Biown llnviluo, Toil Home Economic IU C. Hu(oid Naples, Texas An Sciences Unou B. Castle Wichita Fall . Texa llonw Economic Bertha Kay Chinn San Antonio. Texa An .% Science Macco Britton Trinity, Texa Art k Srieiwe llallie Q. Brown EJ DihwIii. Kan a« Art Sciences Villir(re l Brown la Cramte. Texa Home Economic Manraret Burnim Nacogdoches, Texa Home Economic Herbert Chambers l alla . Texa Arts Sciences Dolore. Churchill Houston, Texa Art St Sciences Pauline Brookins Dalla , Texas Arts S Science Key Allis Brown Houston, Texa Art It Science Annie l.aura Buford Naples. Texas Home Economics Helen lairaise Caldwell Yoakum, Texa Art St Science Anne E. Chareiton San Antonio, Texa Art Sciences Luetic Clark Houtton, Texa Arts Sciences SOPHOMORES S4ru Cbfl llou.ton, Tmi Art Science A. C. Collin Bryan, Trui Agriculture k.ogrnr l)«n Yoakum, TfU Agriculture ( liuu I)r� u Orange, Texa Mechanic Art Jantr Dolton Scaly. Texa Art Science HoM.tr J. Durhai I'uinpa, Trxa Hannah demon llmitton, Texa Mechanic Art Kuby l-ee Cooper Bryan, Trxa lloutr Economic Audiry NlSdrtd Dr jean l oiI Arthur, Trxa Xuoiinc Kahnat ion Archie IWy llrinpttrail. Trxa Agriculture llorathel Die ken. Iloutton, Trxa Mechanic Art Ikocothy Mar Kail'll Iloutton. Texai Ait It Sc inter Ruth Clifton llrjuiTn.nl. Trxa Art A Science HoMiy Kaye Crotby lauivtirtt, Trxa I Ionic Kconomic Mary L. Dejran l bit Arthur, Texa Art .A Science Marguerite Diekrnun Arp. Trxa Art S Sciencr (iloria llrnrirlta Duke. OkD. City. OkU. I Innie Economic Beniir 1-ra Eilmundtoa Xavatola. Trxa Art Science Art Science SOPHOMORES Jerelene Exam Mou t� n. Trui Art Si Srinim Ray I). Fool Houston, Texas Am St Science Money Jean Fra ier Fairfield, Texa Art Sc Science Audry Gamble Mearne, Texa Art Sc Science I .oi� V. Goodman Beaumont, Texa Art Se Science Fannie I.. Gray Setruin. Texa Home Economic I ola Fedford Galxeston, Texa Att Science Carrie Fae Fo ter Groedicck, Texa Home Economic Maud Frazier Woodville. Texa Airriculutre Ruby Lee Garmond Moutton, Texa Home Economic Gertye Marie Gould Houston. Texas Monte Economics Howard Gray Na a ota, Texa Agriculture Morteme Floyd Moutton, Texas Art .1 Sciences Hannah I.. Franklin Henderson, Texa Art Sc Sciences Charles Galley Xavatota, Texas Agriculture Selton Gee Tyler, Texas House Economic Van Thoma Graham Tyler, Texas Arts Sc Sciences Coni l-ouise Green Bastrop, Texa Art Sc Science SOPHOMORES Howard Hall Houtton, Tmi Art A Scirnrr Viola Hall Bryan, Tnui Home Emnoniin Irma I .re Handy Houtlon, Tan Art A Science Mable Hearn OkU. City. OkU. Art A Science Kddir Mae Hardeman (xwlidite, Texa Home Economic l.c ie M. Hewitt Calvert, T(XU Home Economic Ixirene Hodice Henderton. Tew Home Economic Thelma Clad) Hopkin Beeville, Texa Home Economic Jewel Holland Bay City, Texa Home Economic AtU Bell Houtlon I.ttbbock. Texa. Art A Science Alice Mae Johnwm Houtlon. Texa Art A Science SOPHOMORES JfMniir'lr JohiiMiii Chr trr, Tnm Am A SrioM-r. Alta l.oi Jour Kihtorr, Trui llornr Faonoini.. i•nal l n Kin Oraintr, Tan Ait Srirner Mmy Ixf Kim � l rrry llmnton. Tixai Ail il Sdrncr - Ill noli nr l- . Bay City. Tru. llonir laonomii Kiilliie l-rr l.r lic kirtiniu, T«ai Ait A SfifiKfi l.i Vein Jot.mon Fort Worth. Tm� Ait Scirmr Flore ncr Jour llmiilon, Trxa Ait A Srlrnrr Willing Kin Oramcr. Tru Art Srirrxr tnrlrl Kirk Jrflrivon, Trxa Art V Seirnrr Cbtly K. I.iv m ii Montgomery. Trxa. Ait -Viiiirr Mar llrlrn l.r iiiK� ton Fort Worth. Tmi llollir F.ronomir l it� y I.. Joh 11 011 San Au«u lior, TV . Home Economic! l la l.rr Jonr Moulton, Trxa Art A Srirnrr Jr rl M. K io Jwi i llointoii, Trxa llonir Fcoiioni - William Kvlr Sail Antonio. Irxa Mn'hanir Ait Thelma It. I.rr lloinioii. Trxa Mn-hani ' Art Nolen linn l.r i� l alL , Trxa Ait A Seirnrr SOPHOMORES GIkI)' Mural) laiyil Saline, La. Art Science Hattie laiui e McClure Srguin, Texas Art A Science Myrtlene Doirtha McGriff Palestine, Texa. Home Economic Anderson MrPhaul Butiop, Texa Art A Science Joyce Muxine Mattbev Cleburne, Texa Art Sc Science Erma Jean Miller Dalla . Texa Home Economic Vera l.ynn llailrton. Texa Home Economic E.anl McFaddrn llfu.tc.il, Texa Mechanic Art Dolore Mc.Nary Tliouiatton, Texa Home Economic Ev ie Malone Calvert, Texa Horne Economic Matxaret Mecllock I . I la . Texa. Home Economic Eva Mar Mini Ci co, Texa Ait A Science El Marie McCluie Slirexe|HMt, la, Alt A Science Fannie Kate McGhee Baytown. Texas Mechanic Ait Fern McNeil Enni , Texa Art S Science Bull. Matin. Jrffcoon, Texa Art Sc Science loia lama Mile llraine. Texa Art A Science Maiy la;- Mini Ci«eo. Texa Home Kconomii SOPHOMORES Orem B. Mitchell llalletssille, Texas Home Economies Osersia Motes (dltnlon, Tmi Koine Economics C'-assie Mae Nickerson Galseslon, Texas Arts Sciences Arthur Pace Huntsville. Texas Arts Jit Sciences Esther Kar Prterson Dallas, Texas Home Economics Rudolph Rasmus Houston, Texas Mechanic Arts Valentine Mitchell Dallas, Texas Arts Sciences Oca Mae Moss Drcpiittcy. las. Home Economics Mattie B. Oliser Nasaiota. Texas Arts Sciences Prarlie l.ce Peacock Jamestown, Texas Arts Sciences Mndrlyn Petty Calvert. Texas Home Economics Corcne Ratcliff Choice, Texas Arts k Sciences Charles II. Montgomery Timpson. Texas Arts Jit Sciences Madlyn C. Myers San Antonio. Texas Arts Sciences Dorothy Ovsens Okla. City. OkU. Arts S: Sdences Hattie Mae Peters Bay City, Texas Home Economics Geneva Phillips Palestine, Texas Arts Sciences lleltye Kayhon Teague, Texas Arts Sc Sciences SOPHOMORES Joyce Raynor Houston, Texa Home Economic Jcuir Jewel Kobimon Texarkana, Texai Home Economic Alonra O. C. Sargent Homton, Texa Art it Science I)cinp cy Henry Seattrunk Huntington, Texa Agriculture Lucinda Simmon Hillthoro, Texa Honte Economic Thelma K. Smith Dalla . Texa Art it Science Hrriline Ree e Cold pring . Texa Art Science Thoymme Dell Sad be try Kenchley, Texa Home Economic Mattie Scott Victoria, Texa Art it Science Dorix C. Sheffield San Antonio, Texa Home Economic Jamr Curtit Smith Cause. Texa Agriculture Willie M:ie Smith (iaheilon, Texa Art Science Kloria France Kobinwm Temple, Texa Art it Science Ethel Mae Samlet Corpus Chriiti, Tex. Home Economic Robhic Scroggint Fort Worth, Texa Art it Science Katherine Shepard Washington, Texa Art Science Jewel Smith Game, Texa Home Economic l.illic Mae Spark I.o Angelet, Calif. Art it Science SOPHOMORES Ruth Strward Dallat. Trut Am Srirnm !•� � Muir Stoke lluuvton, Irut Art. Srirnm lUIn Ruth Tatum D.ILik. Trut Am. A Srirnm ih-ria X. Ti |o! ilou.ton, Irui Am A Srirnm Ruth A. Taylor IJtllr Rork. Ark. Ilomr KroiMMiiir. Virgin Taylor Ilou.ton, Trut Ilomr Eronotnir. ouu Sita Tliontjnon BrlhilJr. Trut Am A Srirnm Olniiar Tliurmjn ■•oncirw, Trut Art. A Srirnm Mrrrkint Truwott Jr. Trinity. Tru. Airrirulturr rmira Jran Van Ilou.ton, Tru. Art. A Srirnm Alhrrt Err Walkrr Croririt, Trut Ajtriculturr IX� ri. Walkrr I’ittibur . Tru. Am. A Srirnm fWnn«- J SuMrtt Waro. Trut llonir Economic !-� '■ Taylor Stn Aunmtinr, Trut Art. A Srirnm lary I.. I hom|non Bon Wrir, I rut Art. A Srirnm Orraldii Bryan, Tru. Ilomr Ernnomin l-r,,, Waite Jrffroon. Tru. Art. A Srirnm lattrra Walkrr 11.hi.ton. Tru. « SOPHOMORES Jean E.elyn Walton Hou.ton. Trui Home Economics Marlin Valeria W'atkin Fori Worth. Tru� Art ft Science Kuril. White Caldwell. Texas Home Krormmin Catherine William. Ilou.ton, Trui Art ft Srienm Doris June Williant. OhU. City, OUa. Art ft Srienre Kmie I .re William. Ilou.ton. Trxa Sallie Willie Wallace Foil Worth. Trxa Home Economic Bernice Wr.tl.iool Waco. Trxa. Art ft Science. Juanita Wilkin. Dal la., Trxa. Art ft Science. Cloth Marie William. Jeffenon, Trxa. Home Economic. Blot I.. William. Bryan, Trxa Home Economic. Jinephine Y. Will. San Dirtto. Calif. Art. ft S icru r� Mary Nell Washington ll.-arne. Trxa Art ft Science Marirlinr Elaine We. th took Bryan. Trxa Art ft Science Autrey I). William F.nnh. Trxa Art ft Science. • rci Marie William I'alctine. Trxa Home Economic Mae Kuth William Tyler, Trxa Home Economics Hard Wood. Nr , too. Trxa Art ft Science Home Economic SOPHOMORES John H. Bo� tn HimuIoii, Tm� Am it Sdrncn Alice P. Divii Lufkin, Texas Arts Sc Sciences Rose Marie Griffin Kil oee, Texas Home Economics Emma Lee Hunler Pa nips, Texas Arts Sciences Myrti Jackson Bay City, Texas Am Sciences Anita IxKjise Johnson San Antonio, Texas Home Economics Elsie Clark II OrnnKC, Texas Am it Sciences Charlye Ola Farris Wichita Falls, Texas Arts it Sciences Wilhelinina Hawkins Dallas, Texas Home Economics Maty Catherine Hutchins Lonspiew, Texas Home Economic A Irena Marie Jingle Athens, Texas Horne Economics Inez Johnson Bryan, Texas Home Economic Beatrice Crumpton Bull. Texas House Economics Annie l.eatrice Gatson Ness toil, Texas Home Economics l.eatrice Howard Willow-spring, Texas Arts it Science Badic Losiisr Jackson Wharton, Texas N nr sin Education Haywood Johns Crockett, Texas Agriculture Iva Bell Johnson Oakvsrood. Texas Home Economic is SOPHOMORES Panty Juanita Jono Lufkin, Trxat Artt Stitncn la Vern Lock Fort Worth. Trxat Ant Scirnm Addir Mathit Jrffrrton. Trxat Artt .V Sciences I-eutie I.rr Miller Bryan. Trxat Arlt Sciences F. Zrnobia Rolirrton Kilitorr, Trxat Art SC Srirnrrt l.uirlia Joyce Smith Palestine, Trxat llomr F OMmin Franrit Jordan Dallas. Trxat llotnr Economics Valta latuitr Iajm llunttvillr, Trxat llomr Fronomirt Irma Maxwell Muldrow, OkU. llomr Economics Billir Prtrrx Mart, Trxat Am Srirnrrt Loretta Simmont Hillsboro, Trxat Artt Sc Srirnrrt Jimmie Tubbt Tylrr, Trxat llomr Economics Alhrrt W. Lincoln Quern City, Trxat Agriculture Juanita louitr Lose Tylrr. Trxat Artt Sc Srirnrrt Gloria Mayfield San Franritro. Calif. Artt Srirnrrt Christine Petit! Bay City. Trxat llomr Economics Gladys M. Smith Houston, Trxat Artt Sc Srirnrrt Nellie B. Turner Dr Kalb. Trxat llomr Economics Sophomores and Freshmen ROSCRLI. CORNELIUS GREENE ARTS « SCIENCES (Sophomore) VECOLA WARD Bogota. Trut HOME ECONOMICS (.Sopliainor ) CLARENCE WILLIAMS Kennedy. Texas ARTS St SCIENCES (Sophomore) WILLIE VERLEETTA WOODS Nn Ion, Texas ARTS SCIENCES (Sophomore) MAXINE ZOMALT Kei«Ueioii, Texas ARTS St SCIENCES I Sophomore FAYE EARNEST!NE JONES Jarlwnville. Texax HOME ECONOMICS (Sophomore I ROSIE LEE WASHINGTON Willh. Texa� ARTS SCIENCES Sophomore | JOYCE WILSON Somerxille. Texax ARTS St SCIENCES (Sophomore) WILMA JEWELL WYNNE llunltville. Texax ARTS St SCIENCES (Sophomore) MATTIE MAE McDONALD Oruniir. Texax PHYSICAL EDUCATION (Frexhman) Some Familiar Scenes The Freshman Class Thurman Miller President Anna America Bradlcy Vice President Massalina Stockton Secretary Merle Davis Assistant Secretary Rosemary Bradley Treasurer The Freshman class of 19-15 is the largest in the history of Prairie View. The class is well represented scholastically and in extra-curricular activities. In the activities in which they participate, many arc outstanding. They arc represented in football, basketball, track, musical organizations, and the other student organizations. The Freshman class of 1945 proposes to set a definite scholastic standard this year. They intend to maintain this level throughout their college years. The class appreciates the guidance of its supervisory staff, Dr. T. R. Solomon, Mr. B. S. Lutcr, Mrs. A. B. Pendergroff, Mr. E. 1). Sheen, and Mr. Marshall Brown. 120 FRESHMEN Kalhaleen Adam Troup, Toui Home Economic Huretta Anderson Scaly. Texas Art Science Helen Claire Baker I’ort Arthur. Texas Arts it Sciences Gloria V. Bennett Galveston, Tm Art 3c Science Caret la I.. Blue Ennis, Texas Home Economics Tommie I.. Broun Bay City, Texas Arts Sciences Hard Campbell Mc a, Arizona Arts Sciences Rosetta Alexander Carthage, Texas Mechanic Art l.ouise As i lie Inn Kilgore, Teta Mechanic Art Warren Bakrn Drrmond. Texa Art • Science l nora Ysonne Benson Calvert, Texas Art Si Science Agatha Boone Hunttville, Texa Nursing Education Ora lac Bryant Keren , Texas Nur ing Education Joe Etta Carothcn Bay City, Texas Art 3i Science lanton Amo Columbus, Texas Mechanic Arts Ethel Baker Woods ille, Texa Art Science Gladys Beller Conroe, Texas Home Economics Ollie B. Berry Marshall, Texas Home Economics Naomi Glenda Broun Dallas, Texas Nursing Education Earlean B. Cain Houston, Texa Mechanic Art Odi Esclyn Carter Columlnis, Texa Home Economic FRESHMEN Walter l-ee Chandler Brot nt ood, Trut Arli Sc Sfi«K« Vera M. Claye Brrnham. Trui Home Economic Elizabeth Cofdrll Conralc . Ton Art A Science Johnnie Mae Cotton Conroe, Tru Home Economic tier airline Daniel Tyler, Tern Home Economic Sara Da it Meta, Arizona Art Sc Science Edna Mae Doixey Port Arthur, Texa Art Sc Science Charle Winttou Clark Oramce. Texa Art Sc Science Celetlinc Cleaver Prairie Vie ., Texa Home Economic Earl Coleman Caltciton. Texa Mechanic Art Came Cremhaw Anrierxon. Texa Art SC Science E el Marie l a it Conroe, Texa I Ionic Economic Vela Clarice Dillard Kemlleton, Texa Home Economic F.ltttorlh Drummer San Antonio, Texa Art Sc Science Mike Clement Wichita Fall . Tex. Mechanic Art Allie B. Cobb Iloutton, Texa Art Sc Science Erne « Colquitt Iloutton, Texa Mechanic Art Arthur Marie Crunk San Marco . Texa Art Sc Science lairene B. Davit Mrxia. Texa Art Sc Science Ward Dillaid Brenham, Texa Agriculture FRESHMEN Willie Marie Durten Tyler. Trui Art Science leona Ford F.l P� � , Trui AM ft Science Curli U. Franklin Jr. Sherman, Texas Am ft Sdrorn Honolulu Gixen l.inden, Teui llnme Economic l.uelU llarrleiiian Sealy, Texa Art ft Science Kay Alfred Harriton l.ulinx, Teui Agriculture Eugenia G. Ilill Galtetton, Texa Sarah Knclith Waxahachie. Texa Art ft Science Hard Forron llotitlon. Texa Mechanic Art Mary Ixur Freeman l.ilierty. Texa Art ft Science Kelly Jean Gkrter Wichita Fall . Tex. Am ft Science llerlrerl C. Harri Columbu , Texa Am ft Science llarel Han kin Gaiter!. Texa Mechanic An Jennella B. Ilopkin Bretnond, Texa Art ft Science Jcwe Emerton Fair Jr. I (out ton, Texa Art ft Science Arthur I.. Fotton Houtlon. Texa Mechanic Art Ko ie lee Cieter Dicklnton. Texa • Art Science William Greennell Fort Worth, Texa Mechanic Am (Juaraneltr Harm Carthage. Texa Art ft Science Irene llichtoner Shiro, Texa Art ft Science Sheryl llonard Deniton, Texa Home Economic Am ft Science FRESHMEN Lonnie Huff Victoria, Tfui Aviculture Walter Mac Jacobs laHqvirw, Trxat Nursing Education A rebel! Jefferson rforncto.il, Texas Arts Sc Sciences Y� untie J. Johmon Orange, Trui Home Economic Margie Kendrick Troop, Trxat Horne Economic Gloria Maxine Ledbetter Rockdale, Texas Home Economics !,c ira Marie Cbcstcr. Texas Arts Si Sciences Bridie IxMiise Jackson Wharton, Trxat Nursing Education Freddie Mae James Katy, Texas Home Economics Ihirolhy J. Johnson Martlull, Trxat Arts 1 Sciences Arxrlla Jordan Kilgore, Texas MrcKanic Arts Maxine Kirliey Hempstead, Texas Home Economies Clct ha M. Ice I'ort Arthur, Texas Arts Sciences Ora Ice May Bel hide, Texas Home Economics Janie Marie Jackson Brrnham, Texas Home Economics Warner I.cc James Yokuin. Trxat Arts Sc Sciences Maqurtta Johnson Honey Grose, Texas Arts Si Sciences Ida Mae Keith Wharton, Texas Arts Sciences Ralph I-a vert Texarkana, Texas Mechanic Arts Mary Alice Let it Beaumont, Texas Home Economics Thelma McClure Shreveport, la. Home Economics FRESHMEN Kenneth MtCuihcy Dallas. Texa Art Science Ethel Mac McKinney NavuOta, Texa Art Science Ahraham Mile , Jr. Galvnton, Texa Art 4: Science Ro a B. Mitchell Fort Arthur, Texa Art Science Pauline Lascrnc Moore Kilgore, Texa Mechanic Art Hubert Neal Henderson, Texas Agriculture KWe Odom New ton, Texa Art Science Kuthie Mae McKee Rockdale, Texa Art Science NeoLa McNeil Caldwell, Texa Home Economic Juanita Miller San Antonio, Texa Art k Science Reulien Monmouth Jacksonville. Texa Agriculture Dorothy Motherxhed Marshall, Texa Art Sc Science Elia C. Nelson Harlingen, 1'exa Mechanic Art I .a ruth. M. Odom Newton, Texa Art s Science IxHiite McKeeser Houston, Texa Art Science Claudia Middleton Caldwell, Texa. Art k Science Marjorie Miller Marlin, Texa Art Science Ethylean Munson l.ovclady, Texa Nursing Education Tommie Mae Murphy Bryan, Texa Home Economic do Dean New house Longview, Texa Home Economic Eddie Oruin Groexbeck, Texa. Agriculture FRESHMEN Erne B. IW Bryan. T«m Aii� ft SofBm Mildred Pleauml Tyler, Tew Home Knmotiiio Mon rue (juuln Bryan, Texa Astrirulturr Ruby Mae Resi Bay City. Texa Art ft Science Anna Clair Richardiou San Antonio, Texa Xursime Education Detruei I). Roger Abilene. Texas Art Science Reginald Sapenlrr Goliad. Texa Mildred Pendarxr Marlin, Texa Art ft Science O'Warner Porter Cause, Texa Art ft Science Morelia K. Randon Braroria, Tc .i Home Economic Donald I ami Rhode Orange, Texa Art ft Science Mac Fr.inri Richardton Texarkana, Texas Art ft Science Melvine Ruckctt (ialsetton, Te.xa X'uning Education Reba Saunders Waxahachie. Texa Flotilla Jean Phelpt Houston, Texa Art ft Science Te ie Mac I’ottley Kilgore. Texa Mechanic Art Willie Bell Ray Maline. Illinois Home Fconomic Ruby l„ Richie Texarkana, Ark. Mechanic Art llurhui.i Roliert Wichita Falh, Texa Art ft Science Kddic Ruse ley. Jr. Jame to n. Texas Agriculture Mechanic Ait Home Economic Jovph A. Scott, Jr. San Antonio, Trui Art A Srirnrr. Tommie Shackelford Huntsville, Texas Home Economic I oii� Evelyn Smith Texarkana, Texas Home Economic Vrlma Jean Smith 'j W, Texas Home Economic Helen M. Sptinim Beaumont, Texas Arts A Seienres Charles W. Tapwolt Prairie View. Texas Agriculture Vererline Terry Alameda. California Arts A Sc ieores FRESHMEN Carrie Sharp Mart. Trxas Art. A Sciences I Kir i. Marie Smith Brownwood, Texa. Art. A .Seienres Wailie Mae Snuody larngviewr. Texas Home Economies Curti. Sterling Bryan. Texa. Agriculture Edward Milton Tapwull Nasasota. Texas .Arts A Science. Alherta K. Thoma. Shreveport. la. Art. A Sc score. Mary J. Scott l.uhlmck. Trxas Arts A Sciences Myrtle l-re Shelton l-ongvirw, Texas llonar Economic Howard Smith Dallas, Trxas Mechanic Arts la. erne Spencer Bren ham. Texa . Home Economic Burton Sweed Jacksonville, Texa. Agriculture (iloria Jean Teal Chi re no. Texas Nursing Education Mattie J. Thomas San Antonio. Texas Arts A Sciences FRESHMEN Norm Thompton Belhille, Texa Mwlanlc Am Jerline Tilley Jacksonville, Tom Home Economic Hard I-re Turner Abilene, Texa ArU A Science Frinchrll C. Walton Tyler, Tom Home Economic Jewel Opal Ward Auurillo, Teui Arli A Science Sarah Wliile Nnvarota, Texa Home Economic Clarence Williamt Kennedy, Tem Am A Science Valree Thompton San Antonio. Texat Arti Sc Science Ruby 1-ee Tilley Jacktonvilic. Texa Home Economic Savannah Marie Vaushn llutchinvon, Kano ArU Sc Science 1-oi Hard Walton Winona. Texat ArU A Science Grace Eva Well Gal vet ton, Texas Art A Science Hertha Wiggiru Bryan, Texas Nursim; Education Estelle Marie William Wharton, Texas Home Economic Salvia Thompton Texarkana, Texas Art A Science Freddie Tutnlilin Corput Chritti, Tex. Home Economics Albert Walker. Jr. Chickasha. OkLx. Mechanic ArU Dori Ware Dallas Texat ArU A Science Mollie Ola West Kor kdale, Texat Horne Economic 1-oi T. WiBmrn llrentun, Texat Art A Science Thelma 1-ottite Williamt Houston, Texas Art A Science Sadie R. Barlow Woods illr. Texas Home Economics Rosalie Carraway Dallas, Texas Home Economics Henry C. Grant, Jr. Austin, Texas Music Blynthia l.anorris Hunter Ennis, Texas Arts Sciences Evelyn Faye Johnson Houston, Texas l.ibrary Science Ruth Elaine Jones Fort Worth. Texas Home Economics Eva Kennard Houston. Texas Music FRESHMEN Edwin M. Bredis Brenham. Texas Music Willie Ethel Dtisscan San Antonio, Texas Music Augustine Haley Houston. Texas Sociology Verdie l.ee Jar Lson Dallas. Texas Home Ecotsomics Samuel J. Johnson Ohaissa, Texas Aitriculture Roosevelt S. Josses Dallas, Texas Arts S Sciences Willie B. Kirls ey Wsergate, Texas Music Dorothy Mae Billon Flatonia, Texas Arts Sciences Helen Grace Edward Galveston, Texas Nursing Education I-ou is? Henderson Dallas. Texas Arts Sciences Gallie Johnson Texarkana, Ark. Fhytical Education Marion Jones Houston. Texas Home Economics Verdinc A. Jones I’ort Arthur. Texas Arts Is Sciences Myrtle Masxic Kerens. Texas Home Economics Belly McDonald Houston. Texa I Ionic Kconomio George Mercer llrarnc. Tens ArU A Science Juanita Phillip Teague. Ton Nursing Education Viola Kceden San Anlonio, Texa Art A Science Dori B. Smith Dalla . Tex Art Science l.ee Gatton Stinnett Sherman. Tout Art A Science Lottie Ed. William Seguin, Texa Home Economic William McDonald Siltliee, Texa Art ft Science Alniu Delore Morgan Bay City, Tex � Nur ing Edocatiou L. C. Powell Temple, Texa Tailoring Art St Science Joe II. Roger Iowa City Colony, Elliert Smith Gnhetton, Texa Mum- Ail Sc Science Debornh William Texarkana, Ark. Tailoring Mechanic Art Winston William Longxiew, Texa Agriculture Janie Etta Meekin San Antonio, Texa Art A Science Mary E. Morri Allien. Texa Home Economic Jarone F. Price Eufob. Oh la. Agriculture Thoma Routt Nava ota, Texa Art A Science Hohliic Mac Solomon Orange, Texa Tailoring Mechanic Alts Janie II. William lloutton, Texa Art A Science Rosalind Wibon Prairie Vie , Tex. An St Science Department of Athletics G. L. SMITH Director of Athletics Wm. NICKS Head Coach The Department of Athletics � ponsors the following major varsity sports for men: football, basketball, track and tennis. Baseball will be resumed as a major sport during the 1946 season. The varsity program for women includes basketball, track and tennis. The intramural sjx rts program, conducted for all students, includes football, basketball, baseball, tennis, track, indoor baseball and volleyball. Athletes from Prairie View have been competitors in national and international athletic events. The Committee on University Athletics is responsible for the athletic program. COMMITTEE ON UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS: G. I.. Smith. Director W. J. Nicks. Coach T. R. Solomon L. C. Mosley R. VV. Hilliard j L. E. Perkins H. R. Turner 131 Basketball, Tennis and Girls Track Action Shots—Basketball Prairie View girls and Houston College. Also 1946 Southwest Open loumamcnt. ( States represented) When The 1928-29 Football Team was Honored (January 1, 1946) These athletes took a how at the Prairie View-Tuskegee game January 1, 1946. The Panthers won 12-0. Left to right: Artcmous Kennedy. Johnnie Roberts. Marion Lewis, Coach Jimmie I-aw, Marion Bates, Miss Jean Peppers (Miss P. V.), Si. Ewell, Otis Mason, T. L. Pink. Johnnie Singleton and L. C. Mosley. All of the men were former Panther football players except T. L. Pink. He was one of the star baseball players for the purple and gold. THE FOOTBALL BANQUET, FEBRUARY 8. 1946 135 - The Panther (Student Paper) The Panther is one of the oldest student publications that has been published continuously since 1928. During the depression numerous student publications were discontinued. 'Hie Panther continued to operate. In 1943-44 the publication board experimented with having the classes publish an issue each thus giving more students an opportunity to get experience in journalism. The experiment was highly successful and has been adopted as a regular practice. PUBLICATION ORGANIZATION SENIORS- Talmadge Brewer, Charles Bradford, Julia Levy, Louis Bedford, Doris J. Peppers. SOPHOMORES—Mary F. Bland. Clifton Vincent. Wilbert Newsome. JUNIORS Margie L. Stewart, Jafus Cavil, Ruth Vaughn, Marie Y. Beverly, Ramona Vaughn, Calvin W. Rolark, Ellen Woody, L. V. Richardson. FRESHMEN—G. W. Lyons, Editor, Joe Etta Carothcrs, Dorthelia White. REGULAR STAFF Ramona Vaughn.................................................Associate Editor Julia Levy....................................................Associate Editor Hortcnsc Williams.............................................Associate Editor Calvin W. Rolark..............................................Business Manager R. W. Hilliard..................................................... Sponsor 136 The Purple and Gold (Panther-Annual) RAMONA VAC’CIIN Editor CALVIN W. KOI.ARK Buiinni Miutn MARY F. MIMS SortrUry MARIF. Y. BF.VF.RLY Anoriatr Editor The fifth annual in Prairie View’s history is hereby presented. The theme is rightfully “Progress.” Prairie View has come a long way in the 60 odd years of her existence. We are happy to make our contribution in the recording of a phase of this history. The faculty members who played a part in the publishing of ibis lxx k arc: Mr. R. W. Hilliard, Sponsor and Coordinator. Mr. C. I.. Wilson. Chairman of advertising. Mrs. Seretha Holmes and Mr. A. (). Cravin, assistants to Mr. C. I.. Wilson. Mr. C. H. Nicholas, Information on faculty. This $j,000.00 project would not have been possible without the combined efforts of the above individuals and the entire faculty and student lx dy. 137 Prairie View Alumni and Ex-Student Association II. S. ESTELLE MRS- JESSIE ROBERTSON E. M. NORRIS R. W. MILLIARD iVeudent Fin Vic Snood Vic Exeorthe S cr Ufy R. T. TATUM A. W. MrDONAl.D B. H. WATSON D. W. MARTIN Trnuarrc I'ltlunKMirun Chaplain Sgt. at Arm The Prairie View Alumni and Ex-Students Association ha just dosed one of its most successful years under President H. S. Estelle. Mr. (). J. Thomas. Chairman of Membership Committee put on a drive and succeeded in getting .“ 00 new members- the largest number in history. Mr. A. W. McDonald, Chairman of the Library Fund Drive, reported $728.00 at the end of a 43 day | eri xl. The association made merit awards on Alumni Day, May 19, 1943, as follows: Dr. Ixtnnie Smith of Houston, Texas (of the famous Texas Primary Case) for merit in politics. Dr. F. I). Patterson of Tuskegcc Institute for merit in Education. Mr. T. I). Armstrong of Galveston (real estate) for merit as a young business man. MRS. LI LA WHITE Auhtant Secretary O. J. THOMAS CHr. Mrmltrithip Committee 138 Alumni and Ex-Student Section M. K. B A R LOW, B. S.; M. S.; Prairie View. Social Science Depart-menl. Houston. Texas. Foe 10 years ai l iind|nl of Four Corners School, Fori Bend County. Was first and second Vice President of Slate Teachers Association. N o vr PrAident of South Texas Teachers District Association. MRS. ANNIE B. J. SIMMONS. B. A. Adsanre Study. I’rairie Vies : Atlanta School of Social Work; ami Atlanta University. English Teacher. Wrirgalc High School, Weir-Kate, Texas. MRS ANNIE B. WARE, former stu-dent of I’rairie View. Taught school S3 consecutive years in the Public Schools of Texas ami 8 sears on the Adult Education Program. Stenographer. Scguin, Texas. F. I). TAYLOR. B. S.. Advance study Prairie View. Principal and Vocational Agriculture Teacher of Manor High School, Manor. Texas. Was former Principal of St. Marys High School, Bastrop County. President of Travis County Teachers Assoc iation. MRS EVA I. BARLOW. B. S.. Advance work. Prairie View. Teacher at Four Corners High School, Sugartand. Texas for 17 years. She is now Principal of that vclxsol. MRS. DORIS P. JOHNSON, former student. Prairie View, class 1915. Was aclise in Campus Activities, Y.W.C.A.. Dramatics. Track Team IMO, Choir and Grandchildren's Cluh. MRS. PAULINE W. CAMPBELL. B. S-. Prairie View: M. A., University of Southern California. Post Rraihiate ssork, Columbia University. Now Jeans Supervisor of Harrison County anil a mrmlsrr of the faculty of Wiley anil Bishop. She is a memlier of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. MRS. RUBY MORGAN NELSON. B. S.. Prairie View. Principal of Baxter Elementary School. Has been teaching in that school 16 sears. Owner and Director of the East Texas Funeral Home. 706 N. 2nd St.. Athens, Texas. Alumni and Ex-Student Section I)r. Chas. White, Optometrist, 2516 Elgin Avenue, Houston, Texas is a graduate of Prairie View State College and the Northern Illinois College of Op. tometry, Chicago, III. He gives complete optical services to Prairie View by making monthly trips to the University. His office, in Houston, is considered one of the best equipp'd in the state. Mrs. Hattie Mae Whiting White is an honor graduate of Prairie View. Col. B. O. Davis (lop, front, left) Commandant Codman Air Field. Kentucky. To his rixht. Cadet Major Jafu Cavil. Col. Davis reviewed the Prairie View R. O. T. C. February 7, 1946. Alumni and Ex-Student Section MISS C II A K I. OT T E M. MAY-FIELD. B. S.. M. A.. Prairie View. She hit alto studied at I lout ton Colleue and Hampton Institute, I hr latter on scholarship. Mitt May-field vtat principal of school at Bullard, Texas for five sears and principal of school at Sugariaml, Texas for 21 yean. She it actitr in the State Teacher Association and it now a teacher in the I lout-ton Public School . L. A. SIMMONS. B. S. in Education. B. S. in Agriculture, Prairie View. Advance ltudy Iowa State and Atlanta Univcnity. Principal of Enterprise High School. Burke-ville. Texas foe sixteen yean. Now Vocational Agriculture teacher, Weirgate. Texa� . MISS ASHLEY ANNE B R O W N. former ttudrnt of Prairie View. While in college he wa an honor student, member of Y. Sunday School, P Club, on the Panther Staff and a member of the basket-lull tram being Captain in l!HM5. She led in scoring during 1M4-45. Mitt Brown i� a teacher in Walker County. W. L. DAVIS. B. S.. M. A. Prairie View. Honorary I.. L. I), degree from Bishop College. 23 year pcin-ci|ul in Houston Public School , patt president and 13 yean Auditor, Colored State Teacher Association. Author. Editor, and K e I i g i o u « worker, lb yean Secretary Sunday School Convention, ix yean Presi-rlent Texa Baptist S. S. ami B. T. Congress. Ran for Slate Senator 18th District. Chairman of Ad-titory Committee on Affain of Colored People in Houston. Member of Pott War Planning Committee. Fraternal loader in F. I. S., Knight of Pythia and i� now Secretary of the Pilgrim Building Corp. and a licensed Real Estate Dealer. MRS. I.OVIE M. MURPHY HILL. B. S. Prairie View, i County Home Demonstration Agent, Waller County, Texa . She is very active in community activities in Waller County. IISS ANNIE L. BARRETT. B. S. Prairie View, 1 County Home Demonstration Agent for llarritoa County, Marshall, Texa . She formerly taught in Eilierty. Texa . Mfcn Barrett 1 a mrtnlier of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. IRS. ROBERTA E. IIAU.. B. S. Prairie View is teaching her 23th year in the O. I. Thomas High School, Cameron, Fcxat. She i active in civic, social ami religious affair . Through her efforts an organization of students known a the Drake Literary Society raised $1300.00 for library books. MES EUGENE DAVIS, 3622 Atlanta St., Dallas. Texas is a forni-r student of Prairie View (181 6-97. IWI-1903) received the first degree offered by Prairie View. B. A. Taught in the Public Schools of Texas for 27 years. He was conductor of several summer school for the state. In 1909 hr was tnar-7!.-.I t.. Ml ch. .in- Mi - I. K Morris of San Antonio. Four son ami three slaughter were born to this union. For 10 years Mr. Davis was an employer in the Circulation Dept, of the Dallas Morning New . Hr is now in business. MRS. A. B. ESTELLE, B. S. Prairie View. She ha set a record as a teacher in the Public School of Texas by teaching more than -K) years in the Cioodwill Rural High School. Washing Ion County. Mr . Estrllr slatted as thr principal of a Its t--teacher school ami seven grades. 'Hie school now has a plant with 18 acre , six class room building, a library and auditorium: tsso teachers cottages, a girl's dormitory and a home-making department combined ami a farm shop. She _is active in church ami lodge activities. MRS. OLIVIA MOSI.EY BANKS. It. S. I’rairic View. Mrs. Banks was an honor student while at Prairie View. She is teacher of Mathematics in John M. Moore High School and Secretary-Treasurer of the Bra ra County Teachers Association, member of Sigma Gamma R h o Sorority. Advance study Prairie View University. The Local Alumni and Ex-Students Club PRAIRIE VIEW UNIVERSITY Prairie View, Texas The Local Alumni and Ex-Sludents Club 1. R. W. Hilliard, President; 2. M. V. Brown, Vice President, 3. L. CL Mosley, Treasurer; 4a Miss Faye W. McClellan, Secretary; 4b Miss Olenka Davis, Assistant Secretary; .r . I). W. Martin, Chainnan of Member ship Committee; 6. Mrs, Julia Bennett, 7. Miss Rcda L. Bland. 8. Miss Vittoria Blanks, 9. Mrs. I-ouisc T. Bonham, 10. J. L. Boyer, 11. B. T. W. Bremhy, 12. Mrs. Libbic N. Brown, 13. Mrs. P. R. Brown. 14. Mrs. L. M. Bums, 15. A. E. Charleston, 16. Mrs. A. E. Charleston. 17. James Eldridgc Dailey, 18. W. C. David. 19. Miss Emma L. Davis, 20. Miss Gertrude Elder. 21. Mrs. Delia M. Hall Ellis, 22. Miss Gloria Flix, 23. F. G. Fry, 24. V. R. Gerald, 25. Miss Gloria Guicc, 26. Mrs. S. L. Harris, 27. J. L. Hill, 28. Mrs. Mattie W. Hilliard, 29. H. S. Houston, 30. Miss Nollic Jackson, 31. Miss Blanche Johnson, 32. Compton H. Johnson, 33. E. J. Johnson, 34. N. A. Jones, 35. Ernest Kimble, 36. Mrs. E. R. Kimble, 37. Mrs. C. B. Knighton, 38. Mrs. E. L. I.ee, 39. B. S. Lutcr, 40. Miss Clarina McDonald, 41. Miss Eloisc McDonald. 42. Mrs. 1). V. Martin, 43. Miss Marion E. Matthews. 44. I-eon Mitchell, 43. I. T. Nelson. 46. Mrs. C. H. Nicholas, 47. Miss Alma Oakman. 48. David Oliver, 49. Mrs. Anne B. Pendergraff, 50. Lee Perkins, 51. Miss I). B. Phillips. 52. Lee C. Phillips. 53. Mrs. B. H. Randall, 54. R. W. Rayford. 55. Mrs. Lois Reynolds Crockett, 56. Miss H. Eunell Sadbcrry, 57. Mrs. O. M. Scott, 58. Mrs. Gertrude Tapscott, 59. Jas. R. Tapscott, 60. Miss Carolyn Terry, 61. Mrs. B. A. Thomas, 62. O. J. Thomas, 63. Mrs. Ora M. Thompson, 64. W. I). Thompson, 65. Miss Mattie Watson, 66. Mrs. Thelma Wells, 67. Mrs. Bennyc C. Wesley. 68. Franklyn Wesley, 69. Mrs. Vella 1). R. Williams. 70. Mrs. C. L. Wilson, 71. J. M. Wilson, 72. Mrs. J. M. Wilson, 73 Johnnie Woods, 74. Mrs. Theola Pleasants Woods. The I-ocal Alumni Club has held to the policy of acting as host to visiting alumni and ex-students Homecoming and Alumni Day. It has sponsored the floats on Homecoming. The club has taken care of all ex|K nses connected with Homecoming day entertainment. It gives assistance to the State Association on Alumni Day. The club bought the $400.00 signal clock in the Arts and Sciences Building. (The Class of 1932 bought the face at a cost of $85.00) Mon than 100 Prairie Vicw-itcs are members of the club. This club and the Prairie View-Los Angeles Club arc the two most active alumni clubs in the association. They have been in operation continuously for nearly two decades. 143 Cultural Highlights outMandin baritone. Bottom ri«bt. a portion A committee (Student Activity) composed of faculirud • £ « ■ «r� nr «| entwumment ’ for the ranpui commit) it each Left top rbc Southeraairo, right, PM flown, noted � JSriS: SSS row. left. Th Dec. River Boy,. n«. with .no po.ot.nR to Kenneth Spencer. of the original Co-Kd. world famom I . V. all ..l • ocche.tn.. EEP RIVER BOYS ■ill 11 IbjtuVA This page is dedicated to those gallant sons and daughters of Prairie View who so nobly served in the armed forces of these United States. More than 1500 answered the call. 146 ★ Prairie View In World War II For our 1942-43 annual, Principal W. R. Banks wrote the following: “During this era of global conflict, bringing about unparalleled civic, social, and economic changes, Prairie View State College recognizes its bounden duty to direct and gear its training to the needs of the times. In keeping with the spirit of a Land-Grant College, the institution is keenly sensitive and conscious of the demands for a functional and comprehensive program of education for the training of efficient and useful citizens, so that they can successfully cope with the intricate problems growing out of the present world cataclysm. Consequent to the College's objectives and philosophy, training shall be made available to citizens, as far as it is possible, for effective fighting on all Fronts: every branch of military service; health and physical fitness; stimulating production for Victory; and, training worthy leaders for effective participation in the social and economic endeavors of the Nation. Finally, Prairie View State College re-dedicates its available resources to the program of the Government in the gigantic struggle to Win this War and also to Win the Peace.” This was done: Two hundred five students enrolled at that time enlisted in the FRC and were inducted at commencement. Hundreds of others were drafted. The latest count passed the 1500 mark in all branches of the services. Upward of four hundred N.Y.A. trainees left Prairie View for defense plants all over the United States. According to Dr. Mary McLeod Bethunc the Prairie View trainees were among the best sent from the colleges. One of five A.S.T.P. units in Negro Colleges was established here. It was the only one manned entirely by Negro personnel. The total strength reached two hundred but more than three hundred men were trained in the unit. Courses in the various divisions were geared for war. Numerous additions and changes were made in course offerings. At present the last Cadet nursing class is completing its work at our hospital. Three groups took advantage of this government sponsored program. Twelve graduates of the nursing division were commissioned and most of them served overseas. Vocational Training was offered adult males. It was similar to the N.Y.A. training. These men also worked in plants. Engineering, Science and Management War Training, was offered. Four hundred and above took these courses (radio, drafting, conservation, engineering, internal combustion, engines etc.) All male students in good physical condition take military science. More than 1000 had this opportunity since Pearl Harbor. And now that the war is over, Prairie View is turning all efforts toward building a well rounded program for returning veterans. More than 100 are currently enrolled and the plan calls for 400 by Sept. 1, 1946. 147 D V 0 r 1 i t e s Seniors CONSTANCE WHITE, Most Beautiful KENNETH CURL, Most Handsome f Juniors JAMES W. ANDERSON, Most Handsome ARTIE MAE KELLY, Most Beautiful Sophomores CALVIN COOK, Most Handsome EL MARIE McCLURE, Most Beautiful Freshmen KENNETH McGAUCHEY, Most Handsome DOROTHY RAYE JONES, Most Beautiful (Seniors) Most Popular TALMADGE BREWER • DORIS JEAN PEPPERS (Juniors) Most Popular MII.DRED BELL BROWN • CALVIN CLARK (Sophomores) Most Popular ALONZO SARGEANT - BERNICE WESTBROOK (Freshmen) Most Popular THURMAN MILLER - ANNA AMERICA BRADLEY Favorites (Senior) Most Versatile KATHRYN LUCKETT (Fresh man) Most I 'ersatile CURTIS LI. FRANKLIN (Sophomore) Most Versatile BEK DINK C. REESE 150 • (Junior) Most Versatile LOUISE WICKLIKF Favorites (Senior) Most Studious WALTER AUCLENNON {SniM) Mosl Ukely To Succted CARL OWENS (Sophomore) Most Studious (Junior) Mosl Studious LEATRICE HOWARD MARIE v BEVERLY 151 The Anna Laura Evans Club i I he Anna Laura Evans Club was named in honor of Mrs. Anna Laura Evans, one of the first Deans of Women at Prairie View. Evans Hall was named for her also. The original Evans Hall burned in 1925 and the new $100,000.00 building was named Evans. All young ladies who reside in Evans Hall are eligible for memlk-rship in this club. It aims to furnish wholesome recreation for the girls of the building. They have several projects that are carried out each year. The club is under the capable sponsorship of Dean M. E. Suarez. (Mrs. Evans picture can lx seen hanging on the door.) 152 The Memorable Homecoming November 24. 1945 Top left, the winning N. F. A. float leads the parade. Top center, the second place Mechanic Arts float. 'Fop right, the third place Veterans float. Second row left the winning decorated car. the M. E. Suarez Club entry, (second place car can be seen in distance in parade at top left the Catholic Club entry with a cross on top.) Third place second row center, the Physical Education Dept. entry. Other floats, second row right. P. I. A.; third row left. Home Economics; third row center Grandchildrens; third row right. R. O. I. C. bottom row left. Cadet nurses walking, second Evans Hall Belles, bottom, third from left ‘‘just getting a |x p and a hot dog. Bottom right Freshman Nurses led by Lieut. Rol erta Johnson and Dr. H. D. Patton. 153 Miss Prairie View 1943-44 T°P ,cft (background) Miss Ellic A. Williams (2nd place! Mi« P v r r � v w ,, . w Crcc (3rd place). Top center Mi� P. V. being crowned by hermother Meld 154 Miss Prairie View 1944-45 lop left Miss Macbelle Browne (2nd place), Miss P. V. (Jean Harris), Col. West A. Hamilton and Miss Johnnyc R. Brown (3rd place). Center top contestants; right top, Miss P. V. cutting the tape to enter the $200,000.00 W. R. Banks Library. Inset, Mrs. O. J. Cansler who crowned Miss P. V. at the Coronation. Bottom right, Mr. Roy Lecland Hopkins presenting flowers at Dallas. Miss P. V. Contestants 1945-46 I-cft to right—Miss Constance White of Fort Worth, Texas (2nd place); Miss Doris Jean Peppers (Miss P. V.) of Dallas, Texas, and Miss Merle Frazier of Woodvillc, Texas (3rd place). 156 The Famous Coronation Ball l«)| left: Miss Prairie View being crowned by Dean M. E. Suarez. Center, the Queen and her attendants, becona row center, I he Queen and her mother, (right of the Queen) and friends. Mrs. Lulu M. White, outstanding Secretary of Houston N.A.A.C.P. is left of queen. Dedication DEAN M. E. SUAREZ Bc«:.uinc she is a splendid example of all that is fine and admirable; Because she is a symbol of culture and refinement; a lady lovely, gracious and dignified; Because she offers council and friendship to the hundreds of girls placed in her care; Because we love and appreciate her; In short. Because she is a grand person her fellow members of the Swan Club, with respect and devotion, dedicate this page to her. Julia 1. Bennett Dorothy I. Burdine Mattie Whiting Milliard Dorthula M. Houston Lucelustine W. Wilson Josephine Nicholas Lorraine O’Banion Ann C. Preston Leressa C. Reaves 158 The Class of 1885 MRS KATIF. CLAY of lloudon, Tout MRS. A. K. S. JOHNSON. curat tpealtei for ibr «law •( 1885 when they had their 50 year reunion in May IM5. In the Im UmiuihI left to ritcht Inti row, tbr late Dr. S. W. Armtlromt ‘85. I'rmri| .d W. R. Bi«k Mr. O. J. Thoinat (ibrn Prraidrnt of the Alumni Aw«iation). Second row Mr. C. W. Burbanan. Matter of rrfnmnirt ami the late Mr� . Lory Hujthe of Cameron. Treat I'ROF. NAT (J. IIKNDF.RSOX. tprakiitc f.w ibr Claw of 1885. Left to riitht l rof. E. L. Amlrtwn ulcerated), wlio ait the 1‘tinripal of I’rairir View when the Claw of 1185 tttactuated. Second Mr . Katie Clay. 159 The Alpha Pi Mu Top Row: (Reading left to right)- -Ramona Vaughn, Julia Levy, Vandcr Caldwell, Tommye Mayes, Ora Williams, Virginia McGriff, Mittie Kcnnard. Second row:—Janctt Caldwell, Ruth Vaughn, Helen Gorniany, Doris Jean Peppers I .eat rice Howard, Willie Jean Perry. Front row:- Verlie Thomas Marie Beverly, Walter NlcClennan, Orville Seaton, Clifton Vincent. Helen Johnson, and Katherine Luckctt. OFFICERS Verlie Thomas, President Ramona Vaughn, Assistant Secretary Ruth Vaughn. Vice President Clifford Vincent, Treasurer Marie Beverly, Secretary R. B. Jefferson. Supervisor The Alpha Pi Mu Honorary Society was organized at Prairie View in the year 1928-1929. The purposes of the Alpha Pi Mu Honorary Society were set forth as follows: 1. To promote scholarship and scholastic achievement among the students of Prairie View University. 2. To develop among students at Prairie View an appreciation for things cultural. 3. To award distinction to those students who, through presistent hard work, maintain the highest degree of achievement. In 1939, the local chapter united with similar organizations in other outstanding Negro Colleges to establish Alpha Kappa Mu Honorary Society. Alpha Pi Muis a local chapter of the national organization. Alpha Kappa Mu, striving to maintain the standards and perpetuate the purposes as set forth by its founders in 1929. The Alpha Pi Mu has three ranks of membership: Associate, active, and honorary. Any freshman or sophomore student who earns a scholastic average of 2.3 is entitled to the rank of associate member. A student acquiring or maintaining a scholastic average of 2.3 in the Junior or Senior year becomes an active member of the society. Honorary membership is restricted to members of the faculty of Prairie View College who made any worthwhile contribution to the Alpha Pi Mu Scholastic Society. OUR MOTTO IS The only excellence is that of learning and achieving 160 Anderson Hall Shown on the picture above, reading from left to right, arc: First row: Margaret Mcdlock, Verlic Thomas, Louise Johnson, Frances Robinson, Cherry Miller, Willie Jean Perry, Gloria Dukes, Autry Williams, Peggy Lathan, Alva L. Jones, Savannah Jones, Carrie Locb, Marie Beverly. Second row: Joyce Wilson, Nathalla James, Robbie Scroggins, Mae Helen Levingston, Laura Vaughns, Gertie Mac Antoine. Third row: Georgia M. Carpenter, Mar)' Louise Woodson, Berdinc Reese, Sallie Willie Wallace, Ruth Vaughn, Dolores McNary, Ramona Vaughn. Fourth row:Catherine Williams, Johnnie D. Brawley, Lillie M. Sparks, Ruth Taylor, Leatricc Howard, Rose Marie Davis, Fannie Gray. Fifth row: Mablc Heamc, Mar Jewel Reed, Ora V. Dorsey, Mattie I-ce Scott, Ellen Woody, Ruthic Lee Ia s-. lie, Adcla B. Chew. Sixth row: Ida lax Jones, Charlye Ola Farris, Essie Malone, Erma Jean Maxwell, Allenc Simmons, Marian C. Williams. Seventh row: Nannie B. Batie, Doris J. Williams Estclla Jefferson, Lexye Belle Turner, Charlie Mac Ware, Dorothy M. Johnson, Gladys Smith. Doric Walker, Eddie lax Mitchell, Willia M. Murphy, Verda Mae Crawford. The occupants of Anderson Hall are chosen on the basis of good housekeeping and scholastic average. Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors and Graduate students occupy the building. 161 Prairie View-Beaumont Club Sitting right to left: Julia Levy, Minnie Mac Hall, Mary Washington, J. C. Adams, Audry Plummer. Josie Chaision and Ruth Clifton. Standing right to left: Mac Lewi Nichols, Joe Ia-e Beard, Gloria Mayfield, Sarah A. Christoff. Helen Spriggins, L. I), Brown. Winold Goodman, Sally Mac Taylor, I-ois Goodman, . G. Osborn, and Gloria lx-e Ells. The Prairie View-Beaumont Club is composed of students from Beaumont, Texas and has been active since 1924. The purpose of the club is to create leadership, form a close union of hearty fellowship, and to bring a closer relationship between students and the institution. The club is making much progress under the leadership of their president, Mrs. Julia Levy a senior in the Home Economic Department. OFFICERS Julia Levy................................................ President Sally M. Taylor................. _.........................Secretary I,ois Goodman............................................. Treasurer W. G. Osbum......................................................Vice President Gloria Kllis.................................................Business Manager 162 Organizations of the Department of Natural Sciences SCIENCE CLUB The Science Club and Beta Pi Chi are the two student organizations of the Department. The science club was organized at Prairie View in the year of 1944-45 by the Science Staff to replace our former Seminar. The Science club retains all of the desirable points of the seminar, differing in order to permit greater student participation. The main objectives of the club are to: encourage student participation in organizing, presentations and public discussion of current and basic scientific information, and the promotion of projects. BETA PI CHI HONORARY SOCIETY The members of the Beta Pi Chi an- chosen fn m the Science Club, being those members of the department who have distinguished themselves by their scholastic achievement and their interest in the department. The officers are: Marie Beverly, Pres.; Louis Brown, Vice Pres.; Ramona Vaughn, Secretary; Joyce Matthews, Asst. Sccty.; Walter McCIcnnan, Treasurer. Reading from left to right: Wilbert Newsome, Marie Beverly, Ramona Vaughn, Louis’ Brown, Joyce Matthews, Doris Countce, Whiter McCIcnnan. Faculty Sponsor Mr. C. II. Nicholas. Officers of the Science Club are: Thomas J. Cleaver. Pn-s.; Jafus Cavil. Vice Pn s.; Joyce Matthews, Sccty.; Marie Beverly, Treas.; Doris Countee. Reporter. Blackshear Hall The Blackshear Hall Club is made up of all students living in Blackshear Hall, and was organized to offer social entertainment for its members. OFFICERS Jewel P. Adams.............................. -................. President Madelyn C. Myers......................................... Vice President Elaine Johnson................... -.................-............-.Secretary Doris C. Sheffield............-...........................Assistant Secretary Willie Mae Smith....-.......................-........—..............Treasurer Hattie Balfour.............. -...-........-..............Business Manager Mary Lee Kingsbcrry.........................-........................Reporter Entertainment Committee: Chairman—Anne E. Charleston, Louis Bailey, Ruth Bolton, Cassic Mae Nickerson, Erma L. Devereaux. Chaplain.........................................................Selton Gee Sponsor.................................................Mrs. Ernest Kimble 164 The Business Administration Club The Business Administration Club of Prairie View University was organized October 12, 1945. It is the aim of the members and their adviser, Mrs. C. O. Brown, to promote a feeling of unity between the Business Administration Majors and Minors. The main objectives of the club an-: 1. To aid the students of the club to maintain the hidings of our club motto in their scholastical ratings. MOTTO: WE LEAD- OTHERS FOLLOW' 2. To bring some typical Business men and women to the campus to s|)eak to the group at different intervals. We look forward to successfully carrying out the above stated objectives under the capable leadership of the following officers. OFFICERS Miss Bernice B. Brooks........... Miss Savannah Marie Jones........ Miss Rena Sharpe................. Miss Alvcra Duncan............... Mrs. Baby R. Tatum............... Miss Mary Ixniisc Brown.......... Mr. George Mundine............... .............President .......Vice President .............Secretary ....Assistant Secretary .............Treasurer .............Reporter ...Business Manager 165 The Nightingales THE NIGHTINGALES’ CREED N—neatness i—intelligence g—gracefulness h—health t—teachers of health i—intellectual n nourishment g—good a—alertness I- lovable e—energetic s—salemanship First row reading from left to right: Misses Maggie B. Perry, Evergreen, Texas, Dorothy McAdory, Chicago, III. Ethylcan Manson, Lovelady, Texas, Agatha R. Brown, Huntsville, Texas. Second row left to right: Misses Namai G. Brown, Tyler, Texas, Ora Ia c Bryant, Kerens. Texas, Alma F. Wheeler, Tyler, Texas, Gloria J. Teal, Chin-no, Texas, Geraldine Caleinan, Chicago, III. Third row left to right: Miss Clarice McDonal, Registered Nurse, graduate of Prairie View University, Dr. Emery Owens, Graduate of Meharry Medical School, Tennessee, Dr. II. I). Patton, graduate of Meharry Medical School. Tennessee, Dr. M. W. Johnson Jr., graduate of Howard University, Washington, D. C. The Nightingales Club was organized November, 1945 with the following purpose: (1) To promote betterment of the hospital. (2) To be daily companions with our nursing ethics. (3) Social Activities among our nursing group. The following persons were elected as officers: President, Miss Ora Lee Bryant Secretary, Miss Naomi G. Brown Vice President, Miss Agatha R. Boone Treasurer. Miss Maggie B. Perry Sponsor, Miss Clarice McDonald, R. N. 166 The Catholic Forum Group Reading from left to right the members arc: Front row—Sybil Chase, Josie Mac Chasion, Margaret E. Collette, Alice Lewis, Gertie Mac Antoine, Ethel Senegal, Vera K. Whitlow, Sallic Mae Taylor. Second row—Audrey Mildred Dejean, Bertha Rayc Chinn, Ruth A. Taylor, Emma L. Davis, Louise Wyckliff, Julia Levy, C. F. Downs. Third row—Mars' L. Dejean, Shirley Howard, Estelle Jefferson, Mary K. Henry, Josie M. Daniels, Jessie L. Jacobs, Mary C. Washington. Rupert Roett. The Catholic Forum Group was formed with the intention of meeting the spiritual and religious needs of Catholic and other students of Prairie View University. The idea of the club regimentation has been discarded in favor of a more pleasing type of social gathering, which is devoid of club officers and strict rules of parliamentary’ procedure. The group is guided by and has as its sponsor the most Reverend H. J. Vincent, who has organized and worked with this group for the past seven years. 167 —------------------------------- 1 —•—---------------------------------------------------------------------------- s----------------------------------------------------------------— When the war took most of the men from the college campus, Will Henry Bennett started thinking. He announced for girls who knew some music. That was in Febuary 1943. By September they were playing one hour spots on the programs with the famous Collegians (boys orchestra). By December they were “going it alone.” In the summer of 194-1 they toured sixteen states playing clubs, theatres and schools. The Gale Booking Agency of New York was so pleased until they booked them again the summer of 1945. Another successful summer and now they are booked ahead for the summer of 1946. Helen Cole, the famous drummer doing her stuff with the drums. She has had more than a half dozen offers to join bands but has refused them until she finishes college. 168 The orchestra was organized in 1936 by Mr. W. II. Bennett, and has since become famous as one of the leading college orchestras in the country. Especially popular in Texas and the southwest, the Collegians did a very good job for entertainment and building morale during World War II. playing at many camps, air fields, U.S.O.’s, etc. Besides playing for campus affairs, the orchestra has contributed many musicians to big name bands who eventually became professionals. INSTRUMENTATION Carl V. Owens, Assistant Director, pianist, arranger, ’43-16. Trumpets: James Williams George Alexander Valerie Thompson Joe Rogers Trombones: Raymond Henderson Clabe Lewis Vocalist: Saxophones: Harvey Dickerson Curtis Franklin Calvin Cook Edgar Jordan Leroy Harrison Rhythm: Nolan Lewis, drums Thomas Cleaver, bass Robert Singletary THE COLLEGIANS TRIO Carl V. Owens, Pianist Thomas Cleaver, Hass Robert Singletary, Vocalist This trio, comjjosed of the orchestra’s most talented musicians has been a sjrec.ial added feature with the main orchestra. Boasting ability to play an entire dance without orchestral assistance, they are especially popular for their King Cole style besides their own arrangements. Prairie View-Dallas Club The Dallas-Prairic View Club, sometimes known as Phi Delta Khi was first organized in 191 4 under the sponsorship of Mr. O. A. Fuller. The membership is composed of students from Dallas, now attending Prairie View. Mr. Lee Perkins. Counselor Of Veterans’ Affairs, an alumnus and a Dallasite is the new sponsor. Louis Bedford, a senior of Dallas is president of the organization. The Dallas- Prairie View Club participates in all campus activities. The Club is very proud to give to the university its lovely Miss Prairie View, in Miss Doris Jean Peppers. This is the first time that a Dallasite has had the privilege of serving in this capacity. The Club is rapidly progressing under the following officers: President.—...................................... Louis Bedford Vice President............................ Inez V. Montgomery Secretary.................................................Thelma Smith Business Manager...........................................Nolan Lewis Treasurer........................................ James Taylor Reporter.....................-.....................Murhl Watkins Sponsor..............................................Lee pcrkins 170 Debating Society There was a shortage of gas for civilian use during World War II which restricted travel; thus inter-collegiate debating was discontinued. The school desired to continue its program in the development of the art of expression and argumentation; therefore a program of intra-mural debating was inaugurated. This is the third year of intra-mural debating at Prairie View. In 1943 the intra-mural debating was sponsored by Mr. J. L. Brown. The freshmen were defeated by the sophomores, and the juniors were defeated by the seniors. In the final debate the sophomores: Misses Tommie Mayes, Celestinc Lacy, and Frankie Smith, were defeated by the seniors: Misses Carol Joy Andrews, Thelma Dcvillc and Hazel Hawkins. I)r. J. M. Coruthers and Mr. C. H. Nicholas were the coaches for the sophomore team, and Mr. O. J. Baker coached the senior team. In 1944 Mr. J. S. Flipjrcr was the chairman of the intra-mural debates. The sophomores defeated the freshmen and the juniors defeated the seniors. Sophomores—Mrs. Julia Levy, Messers Calvin Kolark, Hawaitha Roberts, and Robert Abernethy, were coached by Hr. J. W. Smith. I'hey were defeated by the Juniors, Misses Celestine Lacy, Tommie Mayes and Frankie Smith. They were coached by I)r. J. M. Coruthers and Mr. C. II. Nicholas. A trophy, individual medals and a high point medal were awarded by Principal W. R. Banks. Miss Tommie Mayes was the winner of the high | oint medal. This year Mr. R. B. Jefferson is the chairman of the intra-mural debates. Dr. J. M. Coruthers and Mr. C. II. Nicholas arc the coaches of the senior team; Mr. G. R. Woolfork and Dr. E. E. O’Banion arc the coaches of the junior team. The sophomore team is being coached by Dr. J. M. Drew and Mr. S. W. Spalding Mr. E. D. Sheen and Dr. T. R. Solomon are coaches of the Freshman team. The school is sponsoring an Institute Social Protection Through Enlightened Citizenry,” between the 1st and 2nd semesters. It is hoped that social maladies and maladjustments will be corrected through the process of education. The senior and junior intra-mural teams will debate Resolve, That Additional Laws Should Be Passed by Congress Regulating the Right of I-abor to Strike.” As a part of the program this is designed to inform the students on subjects that arc now of vital interest to the American people. Inter-collegiate debating will be resumed this year; therefore there is a possibility that the varsity team will debate several teams within the state and in adjoining states.—Frankie Smith ’46. 171 The Dilettante Literary Society “Out of Chaos the Artist Creates a Thing of Beauty.”.......... —Somerset Maughan i Whereas, it is necessary, in order to fit ourselves for the varied duties of life, to cultivate a correct mode of speaking, to develop a keener appreciation for good literature, and to qualify ourselves by practice to express our opinions in public in a correct manner, therefore we do constitute ourselves the Dilettante Literary Society of Prairie View University. The Dilettante Literary Society was organized thirteen years ago and designed for the interest of English majors and minors and all lovers of art. The group is sponsored by Miss (). E. Offutt, and has as its officers the following persons: President.............................................................. Josic M. Daniels Vice President..................................................................Ada B. Toles Secretary.................-...........................................Miss Iadetha Stearne Assistant Secretary........................................................... Miss Jones Rej orter............................................................... Mrs. Ida Mitchell Odom, Larutha M. Rivers, Eamrstinc Valera Sargent, Bernice Smith, Frankie Toles, Ada Barbara Walker, Helen Ray Wilson, Joyce Mablc Adams, Jewel Brooks, Joannie Lee Carroll, Sarah Pearl Collins, Louise M. Curvey, Hortrnse Clark, Selena Daniels, Josie Dixon, Mildred Giles, R. C. Gooden, Lillian Green, Cora Johnson, Eugenia Jones, Florence Kee, Idclla McClure, ElMarie MeGaugh, Dorothy Ann McGriff, Virginia Mitchell, Ida Florence 172 SdLe Cjreater Seal Studio an JSA oo I of jpliotocjrapliij Perspective drawing of I HE GREAIER IEAI. SI I DIO AND SCHOOL OF PHOTOGRAPHY being creeled at the comer of Live Oak and Holman Streets. The building will be of masonary construction, fire-proof, air-conditioned with flourescent lighting of the latest design. A. C. Teal, owner of Teal Studio with branches in San Antonio, Dallas, Waco and Houston, Texas, Official Photographer to Prairie View for more than twenty years. 21121 2 Dowling Phone B.3-3333 2218 BracKenridge Houston, Texas Phone F-9452 173 Prairie View-Galveston Club For many years the P.V. Galveston Club has been an active organization at the university, having had connected with it, from time to time, many outstanding alumni and ex-students who are now holding prominent positions all over the nation. The club is representative of the young Galvestonians enrolled in the university and it has been one of the most significant factors in keeping the friendly and warm relations between the members and the folk at home, such as the colored faculty of the Galveston Public Schools and various organizations and individuals. This year the P.V. Galveston Club has the largest enrollment of it’s history-, because we have returning exsoldiers at the university. Each year, with the aid of the Prairie View Alumni Club of Galveston and Professor Frank Windom. the Prairie View Galveston Club has been successful in entertaining all college students and ex-college students, who hail from Galveston, with a social during the Christmas holidays. It has been the purpose of this club to help Galvestonians to acquire leadership, scholarship and success at Prairie View University. Miss Guice is spopsor of the club. OFFICERS Frankie Mae Jones.................... Nfelvia M ac Wrenn................... Helen B. Jackson..................... Iola Lois Brown...................... Cassie Nickerson.....1............... I imitsoi J. Kright-Davies........... Robert Sanders....................... .....President .Vice-President .....Secretary ....Assistant Secretary ..............Treasurer ...............Reporter .........Business Mgr. 174 Prairie View Grandchildren's Club OFFICERS Frankie Mac Jones...................................................President Yvonne Ewell...................................................Vice President Onis Fox.............-..............................................Secretary Pans)’ Jones....................................................... Treasurer Mr. W. R. Banks and Mr. Lee Perkins................................ Sponsors The Prairie View Grandchildren’s Club was organized in 1932 by Principal W. R. Banks. At its lx ginning the club membership was about 35 students. The present enrollment is approximately 200. To gain membership one’s parents (mother or father) must have attended Prairie View University at one time. The Prairie View-Houston Club The Prairie View-Houston Club has been organized since 1929. It is an organization founded for the need of bringing all students from Houston into closer proximity with each other and establish a definite relationship on and off the campus. Having more students enrolled from Houston than from any other city makes it the largest and most progressive club on the campus. Among the activities fostered by the Prairie View-Houston Club arc: presentation of some artist to the entire student body, annual gift to the institution and the annual Christmas dance held in Houston. This club advocates development of student leadership, academic ability, loyalty to the institution, and resources contributablc to a gift for the institution. OFFICERS President.................... Vice President............... Secretary..™................. •Assistant Secretary......... T reasurer................... Business Manager............. Sponsor...................... ...........Alonzo Sargent .........Clifton Vincent ...Vivian Esterlcnc Roy .........Jessye Lee Scott ..... Wilbert Newsome ....Charles Long Lang .........Mrs. J. M. Hall 176 Prairie View-Kilgore-Longview Club First row: Ix-ft to right, Jimmie M. Rowe, Arvclla Jordan, Pauline Moore, Merlcnc L. Davis, Tcssic Mac Portley, Ixmis Avington. Second row: Margie Bell Davis, Alva Lois Jones, Willie Mac Snoody, Clo Dean Mcwhouse, Annie Catherine Thomas. Third row: Kmma Zenobia Roberson, Christenc Penticost, Bobbyc Rayc Crosby, Rose Marie Griffin, Mary Catherine Hutchinson. Fourth row: James E. Jeffry, Winston Williams, Alain Settle, Curvan Coleman. The Kilgore-Ixmgview Club was organized in the month of November, 194.5, by the president J. M. Rowe. The desire of the members of the club is to do something in the way of promoting cultural improvement and participation in all worthwhile activities of the University. We arc also trying to improve the relationship between the two cities. OFFICERS President................................. Vice President............................ Secretary......................-........... Ass’t. Secretary........................... Treasurer.................................. Business Manager........................... .........Jimmie M. Rowe, Ixmgview .............Louise Avington, Kilgore .........Merlene L. Davis, Longview ..............Pauline Moore,. Kilgore ...........Margie Bell Davis, Kilgore ...........Tcssic B. Portley, Kilgore 177 first row: Left to right, Betty Jean McDonald, Willie Ethel Duncan. Delores S. Williams Ruth E. Jones, Mrs. Jcrmany (Matron), Savanah M. Vaughn, Massaline Stockton, Ethel McKinney. Second row: Georgia Washington, Artis Nl. White, Constance Dickerson, Pearline Dickerson, Pearl Etta Williams, Marjorie Miller, Dorothy Bilton, Mattie Thomas, Marion Jones. Third row: Dorothy Watson, Sarah Davis, Billie Sublett, Edna Barker, Willie May Clay, Hortensc Pratt, Mildred Pleasant, Candis Craig, Betty S. Alexander. The Master Key Club was organized November 4, 1945. The idea for the club orginated with Mivs Savannah 1. Vaughn and Mrs. Jcrmany. The purpose of the club is to serve as a guiding light to all freshman at Prairie View University. To carry out the purpose, each member must be loyal to friends and classmates, earnest, eager for knowledge, have reverence for God. and always dependable. Anyone who wishes to become a member of the club must abide by the rules and regulations of the club and be approved by the matron and members. Any member who misrepresents the puq osc or fails to get along with the other members of the club will be dismissed. The club colors are: limegreen and black. Motto: Work is the key to success. The club is honored with having twenty-five young ladies as members. OFFICERS President...........................Savannah M. Vaughn Vice President.......................... Massalinc Stockton Secretary................................. Ruth Elaine Jones Treasurer............................. Ethel McKinney Reporter...........................................Willie Ethel Duncan The Master Key To Lucky Hall Prairie View-Marlin Club Top row: Mildred Pendarvcs, Mattie Jackson, Lois Washington, Vcmeicc Ooslcy. Second row: Ix-roy Jackson Jr., Hazel Randolph, Bcmiccc Brawlcy, Thurman Dorsey. Third row: Johnnie Brawlcy, Lillian Lynn, Raymond Henderson, Marjorie Miller, Hortense McNeil. For the first time in the history of Prairie View College, a Prairie View-Marlin Club was organized. It is under the direction and leadership of Mr. Rufus Johnson and Mr. W. R. Gerald. The objectives of the club are: To promote leadership, cooperation, render service to the school and encourage social and acedemic improvement. The members of the Prairie View-Marlin Club owe honor and gratitude to those boys who attended Prairie View in previous years from Marlin who arc now or have served in the armed forces of America. They arc as follows: Bertrand J. Hutchings Juluis Rich Carl Walker Tom Willie Steward We hojx these fellows will Elijah Polk Detroit Follens John Horace Dibbic Qtho Reed Robert Pruitt Hiawatha T. Roberts Jimmie Ray Alexander be able to continue where they left off after being discharged. OFFICERS President.....................................Hortense McNeil Vice President..............................Raymond Henderson Secretary....................................Mattie W. Jackson Assistant Secretary...........................Lillian B. Lynn Treasurer.....................................I.ois Washington Business Manager..............................Thurman Dorsey Reporter......................................Marjorie Miller Chaplain.................................. Johnnie D. Brawlcy Sponsors..............Mr. W. R. Gerald and Mr. Rufus Johnson 179 CLUB OFFICERS President......................Isom V. Johnson, Jr. Vice President...............................Daniel McGill Secretary.......................Drewey I). McKnight Ass’t. Secretary...........................Margerie Stewart Treasurer.—...................... Fidclus Breeding 1 Chaplain........................ Ulysses S. Ball II. S. Houston.................. Faculty Sponsor This club was organized in 1935 for the purpose of bringing together the students enrolled in the various departments of the division. At the time of organization the club had not more than 10 members. At present more than 80 students are affiliated with its activities. The organization has as its objectives (1) The promotion of technical extra class activities (2) Club seminars, (3) Publication of the Craftsman, (4) Production of the annual opcnhousc, (5) Sponsorship of Student participation in all worthwhile university activities. The activities of the club are under the direction and supervision of the student activity committee, this committee being composed of members from the Mechanic Art’s faculty- The Minor Hall Club The Minor Hall Club was organized on October 2, 1945. The Purpose of this club is to get the girls better acquainted, and give them the spirit of cooperation and to initiate worth while cultural and social programs among the girls residing in the dormitory. OFFICERS rresiueni Miuan rayc naugn Sponsor and Matron Miss A. L. Campbell Lenora Jean Vaughn Mary Cynthia Washington Ocia M. James Audrey Lee Gamble Ethel Mac Sanders Frances Jordon Nellie B. Turner Flura Mac Waters Hattie Mac Peters Margie Bell Davis MEMBERS Grace Helen Brown Nellie Pearl Baldwin Decie Marie Williams Luzelia Joyce Smith Flora Lee Gaston Dorsey Jean Frazier Thelma Cynthia Langham Vera Belle Harris Vecola Ward Bernice Bailey Fxldie Mae Hardeman Iva Bell Johnson Ophelia Summers Jcrodine Bourgeois Lcssie Lee Miller Ernestine Law Huella White Jewel Marie Kingsl crry Thelma Lea Shepard Mattie B. Oliver Emma Zenobia Roberson 1BI Motion Picture Operators HEAD OPERATOR Mrs. Sophia Hilliard (Waco, Texas) OPERATORS Daniel McGill (College Station, Texas) Rupert Roctt (Houston, Texas) F. Frances Robinson, (Temple, Texas) ASSISTANT Henry Bryant (Dallas, Texas) Albert T. Burr (Dallas, Texas) Walter McClcnnan (Carthage, Texas) Carl Risen (Waco, Texas) Henry Stewart (Phoenix, Arizona) Charles Whithcad (Houston, Texas OPERATORS Herman Batiste (Galveston, Texas) James Meredith (Navasota, Texas) Mary L. Wickliff (Liberty, Texas) Catherine C. Williams (Houston, Texas) INSTRUCTORS Mr. F. G. Fry (Prairie View, Texas) The idea of creating a class in motion picture projection was originated by the instructor, Mr. F. G. Fry, who has pursued projection as a hobby over a period of thirty years. Mrs. Sophia Hilliard, assistant instructor and Chief Projectionist in the University theatre is a trainee of that class. Through classroom instruction, projection booth experience, and surveys made possible by the managers of Hempstead and Houston theatres, these projectionists are preparing to take their places in theatres throughout the world. r I 182 Prairie View-Navasota Club Hack row: Left to right, Robert Henderson, Thomas H. S. Routt, Woodrow W. Jackson, I-con Mooring, James Meredith. Middle row: I-cft to right, Birdie Lea Edmundson, Hortense Pratt, Sarah White, Ocic James, Artie Marie White, Ethel Mac McKinney, Mattie Oliver. Front row: I-cft to right, Carrie Crenshaw, Vernice Stykes, Irene Hightower, Howard Gray, Miss Georgia Guice, Sponsor. The Prairie View-Navasota Club was organized under tin capable leadership of its sponsor Miss Gloria Guice. The main purpose of the club is to instill the spirit of cooperativeness among the home towners on the campus. OFFICERS President...................................Thomas H. S. Routt Vice President..............................Carrie B. Crenshaw Secretary................................Ethel Mac McKinney Treasurer.....................................Mattie B. Oliver Business Manager.......................................Woodrow Jackson Sponsor.............. —......................Miss Gloria Guice 183 The Prairie View Collegiate Chapter of New Farmers of America CHARLES BRADFORD ELMER ANTWINE ARCHIE DORSEY ALEXANDER MURPHY TALMADOE BREWER SAMMIE Ijll.l. W. I). THOMPSON Prnidrm Vk Prrudrol SwrfUi Rrvortrr I'jriuuH-nurun Son« I- � «• Ad� nor The New Fanners of America is a National Organization of Negro farm boys studying vocational agriculture in the public schools throughout the United States. It has for its purpose the development of its members in their vocational, social and recreational life through established local chapters where vocational agriculture is taught. The Prairie View Collegiate Chapter of New Farmers of America is an organization of college students , studying agriculture and preparing to l ecome teachers of vocational agriculture. While collegiate chapters arc designed primarily to assist prospective teachers of vocational agriculture in becoming good advisers of local N. F. A. chapters, the membership may include, in addition to trainees, any former active members of N. F. A. who are enrolled in the institution. All collegiate chapters arc chartered by and are under the authority of Chartered State Associations of N. F. A. Their organization and operation , including all activities engaged in, must always lx- in harmony with the purposes, principles and ideals of the State Association and of the National Organization of N. F. A. Some activities of the Prairie View Collegiate Chapter of N. F. A. for this school year are: Contest' in leadership training. Collegiate Judging Contest, Constructing Homecoming N. F. A. Float, Developing De- bating Teams, S|x nsoring Annual N. F. A. Banquet and providing a recreational room for agricultural students. It is hoped that the training received by the collegiate members will be very helpful to them when they become local N. F. A. Advisers. The organization is under the leadership of W. I). Thompson, Collegiate Adviser, G. L. Smith and O. J. Thomas. Advisory Committee and Agricultural faculty members who serve as class chapter advisers. 184 New Homemakers of Texas President................ First President........... Second President......... Third President.......... Secretary................ Ass’t. Secretary......... Parliamentarian.......... Historian............... Pianist.................. Treasurer................. OFFICERS ........................Kuradell Johnson ...........................Essie II. Malone .............................Gladys Bryant ................................Vera Lynn .......................Vance Mildred Brown ........................Beatrice Crumpton ............................Ruth J. Dawson ................................Inez Johnson .............................Lcnora Castle ................................Selton Gee The New Homemakers of Texas Club was organized in 1936 under the direction of Miss Elizabeth C. May for the purpose of developing efficient leadership and a spirit of cooperativcncss among all Home Economic girls of the State. All girls enrolled in the field of Home Economics are inactive members from their freshman year and are eligible for active membership. “To do our bit as honest girls should To strive from mom’til night as wise men would To lx sincere, courageous and loyal as one could To fill this world with intelligent womanhood This is our creed.” 185 MRS. NOBLES AND CLASS Reading from left to right: First row Miv. Algurine Whipple, Houston, Texas; Miss Dorothy B. Dc-vereaux. Goose Creek, Texas; Miss Marjorie Drake, Waco, Texas; Miss Ruthee M. Booker, Columbus, Texas. Second row: Miss Pauline C. Butler, Denison, Texas; Miss Mary L. Johnson, Applchy, Texas; Miss Clco P. Smith, Hempstead, Texas; Miss Ermajene Price, Greenville. Texas. Third row: Miss Vemiecc E. Carroll, Corsicana, Texas; Miss Bcmiccc A. Lilly, Overton, Texas; Miss Joseph ice Jackson, Hempstead, Texas; Miss Alycc M. Adams, Jefferson, Texas. MOTTO: “Not merely to exist but to accomplish something in life.” OFFICERS President......................................_.........Miss A. W. Whipple Secretary......................................... .....Miss C. P. Smith Treasurer................................................Miss M. L. Johnson Chaplain........ ............................................Miss J. Jackson Sponsor..............................................Mrs. R. McHenry Nollies The Junior class was organized September 1944. It is named for the first Negro Graduate Nurse, Mary B. Mahoney. The purpose of the club: 'The essential idea for the Mahoney club is to promote self government of nurses in their associations, with the aim of raising ever higher the standards of education in professional ethics, public usefulness, and civic spirit. 'The club does not stand for narrow professionalism but for the full development of the nurse which shall best enable us to bring our professional knowledge and skill to the many-sided services that modem society demands of us. The Mary Mahoney Club 186 The Prairie View-Orange Club H 'Die Prairie View-Orange Club, sponsored by Miss Eloisc McDonald, has shown much progress since it was organized in September of this year. The club is composed of students of Moton High School (Mrs. Emma H. Wallace, principal). They arc as follows: Alexander, George Bolton, Ruth Bourgoics, Geraldine Bradley, Anna A., Treasurer Clark, Charles V., President Clark, Elvid M. Dcon, Carlton Johnson, Yvonne J. King, Geraldine King, Willeola McDonald, Mattie, Assistant Secretary Odom, Lurutha Peters, Thelma Lee Rhodes, Donald L., Vice President Solomon, Bobbie, Secretary Mattie M. McDonald. News Reporter Eloisc McDonald, Spoasor 187 Out-of-State Club Prairie View University is no longer a light-house of learning, for youths of the Southwest seeking higher education, hut for all American youths. It is serving the needs of America. The Out-of-State Club is a very young organization added to Prairie View’s list of clubs. There is a member-ship roll of 75 persons, with over 50 active members. The purposes of the club are to remind each out-of-stater, that he is to do his part toward social and academic improvement, and to bring all out-of-staters into closer proximity in this large student body and to remind him that here is another 74 that is with him. There an persons enrolled from fifteen (15) states. They arc: Arizonia, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Arkansas, California, Florida, Illinois, New York, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan. Mississippi, Missouri, Pennsylvania, and Indiana. MOTTO “Too low they build who built! beneath the stars.” OFFICERS President.........................................Ixuiis Brown Vice President..............................Irma Jean Maxwell Secretary.........................................Rose Darden Assistant Secretary............................. Rosie L. Allen I yP«t..................................Mar Louise Woodson Treasurer.........................................„ Melvin Davis Business Manager........................._.........George Lyons R -| orter.......................................Lena L. Stewart sl™ ’r.....................................Prof. R. B. Jefferson 188 P Club The P” club i one of the organizations on the campus which is composed of all students who haw lettered in some type of s| orts at Prairie View University. This club was organized in I‘ .52 to influence all students that are able to participate in some ty|ie of sjx rts at Prairie View. OFFICERS Mr. earner tax- Antwinc Vice President Secretary Mr. Rupert Roett Business Manager MEMBERS Names Mr. Elmer Lee Antwinc.......... Mr. George Blanton............. Mr. Aubrey Bratcher............ Mr. Rosell Green............... Mr. Samuel Haynes........-..... Mr. Ollie Ray Jones............ Mr. Alexander Murphy........... Mr. Emmons Parrish............. Mr. Robert Phelps.............. Mr. Rupert Roett............... Mr. Fred Watson.....Basketball. Miss Alice Barrett............. lettered In Names lettered In T rack Track Track Basketball Miss Ha C. Buford Football Football Miss Helen David . Track Miss Rose M. Griffin . Basketball Miss Imogene Hill Miss Pansy J. Jones Tennis Zclma Moore and Football Berdine Reese Miss Hortcnsc Williams Track 189 Prairie View-Palestine Club The above picture shows some members of the Palestine-Prairie View Club. Reading from left to right. Officers First row: Gloria Freeman, President; Myrtlcne McGriff, Vice-President; Virginia McGriff, Secretary; Dolly Ann Preston. Ass’t. Secretary; Charles Gaily, Business Manager; Scanetta McGiff, Re; orter; Roct-ta Barrett, Chaplain; Lenora Reeves. Treasurer. Second row: Erie Mae Phillips; Luzelia Smith. Chairman Program Committee; Geneva Phillips; Mary Frazier; Dorsey Frazier; Dorthinc Barrett; Ora V. Dorsey; Dccic Williams. Third row: A. O. Craven, Sponsor; Roscoe Smith; Magnolia Micheaux; Venola Alexander; Sylvester; Barrett; Iva Bell Johnson, Program Committee; Jcannctta Caldwell; Yuvonnc Ewell. The Prairie View-Palestine Club is newly organized, and has for its purposes; to create leadership and cooperation ; encourage social and academic improvement, to bring the students from Palestine and Anderson County into close proximity, and render service to the school. These aims will be achieved by meetings, socials, and discussions. Out of the proceeds, a gift will be presented to the University. 190 The Prairie View-Port Arthur Club Reading from left to right: First row—Jimmy Rowe, Rom- Mitchell, Carrie M. Loeb, Vera Whitlow, Sherman Beverly. Second row: Vcrlic Thomas, Mary L. Dcjohn, Helen Baker, Marie Beverly. Third row: Mildred Dcjohn, Thelma P. Harrison, Ethel Nelson. Other members of the club r.ot on the picture are: Doris M. Brown, Joycic L. Howard, Cleatha I«ec, Vcrdinc Jones, Edna Dorsey, Lorainc Carter. The Prairie View-Port Arthur Club was organized in 192-1 along with the Prairie Vicw-Bcaumont Club. This year the clubs are organized separately. The members of the Prairie View-Port Arthur Club an- those |K-rsons now attending Prairie View who arc residents of Port Arthur, Texas. At present there are nineteen persons enrolled at Prairie View from Port Arthur. The membership includes some of the most studious students in the school. Twenty-five | erccnt of the members an- on the honor roll, four students are members of the Alpha Pi Mu, one student a member of the Beta Phi Chi—(the honorary scientific society) and one member is a member of Mu Alpha Sigma—the honorary music society. OFFICERS .. Sherman Beverly Marie Y. Bcverlv Sponsor Jacob Boyer 191 The Prairie View-San Antonio Club The Prairie View-San Antonio Club, was Organized November 10, 1945. This Organization has been one of the |x pular clubs of Prairie View University campus for several years. The purpose of the Club is to induce to each member a closer relationship, and to outline plans for holiday social activities. 'These Activities will be carried out successfully, under the capable Sponsorship of Mr. Maurice Jones, who is a native of San Antonio, Texas. OFFICERS Vice President .. ...... « i inn iiirjuriu ij, i ikjiikin Mr. Olsen Rogers Reporter Business Mgrs Mr. Clifton McVca, Misses June I) Hartfield, Dorris C. Sheffield Sponsor F'ront Row, Seated I-eft to Right: (Misses, Odis Evelyn Carter, Anne E. Charleston, Madlyn C. Myers, Doris Sheffield, Willie E. Duncan, Mr. Elsworth Drummer, Misses, June I). Ilartfield, Joy Ann Davison, Ixmisc Johnson, Arthur Marie Crunk, and Miss Berta Rayc Chinn. Standing, Left to Right: (Mivs Marjorie Lee Thomas, Mr. Valree Thompson, Misses Viola Redden, Dollyc Mac Hughes, Mr. Olsen Rogers, Misses Idclla Kcc, Massalina Stockton, Mr. Joseph Scott, Misses Bettyc S. Alexander, Gcorgcne Ross, Mr. Dolphus Derry, Miss Mattie J. Thomas and Mr. Maurice Jones. (Center front; Mr. George Williams Jr.) CI.UB MOTTO: “Success Is Our Pass Word” 192 Sociology Club The “Sociology Club” was organized in 1943 for the purpose 01 giving Sociology students an opportunity to meet in an informal way to discuss topics of social interest, individual research problems and social theories, and bringing noted social workers for discussion. The Sociology club of 1945-46 has an enrollment of approximately fifty-five students. One of the outstanding assets of this club is strong initiative; the driving force which stimulates tin- desire to accumulate more knowledge which will Ik beneficial to our race. MEMBERS Dorothy Jeffery, Doris I. Ford, Shcrylc Howard, Mary Bland, Mary E. Law, Mattie McDonald, Ixniisc Wickliff, Doris Anderson, Eloise Scott, Dorothy Johnson, Lamitsoi B. Davies, Murill Watkins, Inez Montgomery, Ruth Vaughn, Pauline Payne, Rose Darden, Merle Frazier, Ida F. Mitchell, Ora Mae Stewart, Mildred B. Brown. Rosalie Hightower, Helen M. Morris, Queen E. Mcrell, Nelva J. Hudson, Eddyc L. Mitchell, Geraldine King, I .candor Ford, Willie Ora King, Miss lads A. Reynolds, Sponsor. OFFICERS President............................Miss Inez V. Montgomery Vice President................................Miss Rose Darden Secretary.....................................Miss Doris I. Ford Assistant Secretary.....................Miss Doris V. Anderson Treasurer................................Mr. Theodore Johns Reporter...........................Muss Mary Louise Wickliff Sponsor Mi Lob A. Reynolds 193 Star Dusters Club rrcsiaent Frances F'lora Robinson Anita Louise Johnson Van Sims Van Graham Catherine Carol Williams David R. Price Billie Peters, Theodore Johns Black Orchards Star Dust Nightengale Motto One for all and all for one MEMBERS Cloves (Grave) Graves, Not Pictured. Grace Helen (Midge) Brown, A sophomore in Home Economics. Hobby Collecting Patterns. Josic Mae (Joe) Daniels, A senior majoring in English. Hobby—Collecting poems and short-stories. Van (Grahams) Grahams, A sophomore in A S Biology'. Hobby—dancing. Theodore Johns, A Junior in A S. Socology. I lobby—Horse back riding. Anita I� uisc (Ixm) Johnson. A sophomore in H. E. Hobby—designing and collecting horses. William L. (Rabbit) Johnson, Junior in A S. Political Science. Hobby—Playing foot ball. John II. (Junior) Miles. A senior in Agriculture. Hobby—Printing. Billie Jcanc (Bil) Peters. A sophomore in Business. I lobby—collecting souveniers. David R. Price. A Junior in M.A.—Auto Mechanics. Hobby—collecting money. Van (Gabe) Sims. A sophomore in Agriculture. Hobby—Telling the truth. Flora Frances (Fran) Robinson. A sophomore in Business. Hobby—Constructing desert sand tables. Catherine C. (Cat) Williams. A sophomore in Business. Hobby—Collecting handkerchiefs. 194 The M E Suarez Club OFFICERS IIclcn Caldwell..........................................President I-ois Wilburn.......................................Vice-President Hallie Quc Brown..........................-..............Secretary Lottie Williams........................................._...Ass’t. Secretary Allie B. Cobb..................-...........................Treasurer Marvis Smith...........................................Sgt-at-arms Dorthene Barrett........................... -........Chaplain Lcnora Y. Benson....................................-...Reporter Betty Joe Broussard........................... ..Business Manager The M. E. Saurcz Club was organized October 31, 1945 under the supervision of Mrs. C. B. Knighton (matron of Crawford Hall. B.S. degree of Prairie View University and a member of the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Alpha Theta Sigma chapter.) The pur| ose of this Club is to promote correct social usage, progressive education and culture among the co-eds of Prairie View University. A triangle within a circle is the club’s emblem. M. E. Suarez Club is within the circle. The word “education” doms the base: “culture” and “social” form the sides. The circle denotes unity. The above insignia has been selected because it signifies the qualities the Freshman of 1945-46 shall exemplify during their terms at Prairie View, and for the rest of their lives. Dean Suarez has worked tirelessly in beautifying the campus with shrubs, trees and flowers. Her favorite flower, the rose, was chosen as the club’s flower. The M. E. Suarez Club is open to all Freshman young ladies enrolled at Prairie View University. It is the hope of the organizers that the club will be perpetuated as an honor to the Freshmen of the University and to our beloved Dean M. E. Suarez. 195 Prairie View University Sunday School The Prairie View University Sunday School is happy to dedicate this page of the annual to the memory of the late J. 1. Alexander who did so much for the development of the Sunday School and religious life of the students. As under his supervision the Sunday School is a voluntary organization with all student officers. '1 he University staff members serve as supervisors and teachers. The objectives of the Sunday School may be listed as follow's: (1) to help the student acquire a philosophy of life based upon the life of Christ and other religious leaders; (2) to develop talents and abilities in discussions, program presentations, and arrangements etc.; (3) wholesome recreation. The Sunday School has 2 divisions: the junior, consisting of beginners and students of elementary and high schdol age; the senior division, consisting of college students, graduate students and faculty member . The pictures show a representative number of both division. This year the enrollment, contributions and friendly competition have reached an all time high. This is due to the fine cooperation that exists between the fac .Ity teaching personnel and students. The student officers are as follows: Talmadgc Brewer, Supt.; Oliver Smith Asst. Supt.; Kathryn Luckctt, Sixty.; Hortcnsc Floyd, Asst. Sixty.; Charles Whitehead, Treasurer; Rose M. Davis, Pianist; T. P. Dooley, Faculty Supervisor. Teachers: Mcsdames Sophie T. Milliard, .Viable Bradley, Jimmie R. Phillip, C. E. Carpenter, Misses Ann Preston, A. Chew, Messrs G. W. Woolfolk, C. H. Nicholas. (J. L. Smith, II. C. Kenyon. The Tailoring Art Club The Tailoring Art Club has as its objective the development of interests, ideals, understandings, abilities, skills and habits | ertaining to Tailoring. OFFICERS Jimmy E. Rowe....................... -.............-..-............. President Charley Thomas.......................... -.-.......... Vice President Mrs. Thelma B. Lee................. ............. -............... Treasurer Marjorie Stewart......................................................Secretary Horothcl Dickens............................................Assistant Secretary Louise Avington..............................Chairman of Entertainment Committee J. L. Hill...................................-....................... Sponsor J. M. Wilson.................................... -..................S|x� nsor MEMBERS W. D. Bowman Aaron Bondage Earlcan B. Cain Helen E. Chatman William W. Choycc Lucky C. Cleaver Miki Clement Wilbert Giles Edgar Jordan Jackie Ground Sarnie II. Kelley Stella Mae Lamond Mrs. Thelma B. Lee Fannie K. McGhee Elias C. Nelson |immy E. Rowe Lathcll Powell Charley Thomas Raymond Weems Frank Whitson Robert Winn, Jr. Louise Alexander Rosetta Alexander Louise Avington Hannah M. Clemons Horothcl Dickens Ethel H. Farrow Chester A. Gilmore William T. Grady William Greenwcll Hazel Hawkins Ida Lee Jones Arvella Jordan Pauline L. Moore Anthony A. Mitchell Ghristcnc Pentecost Tcssic Mac Portlcy Stella I.. Johnson Ruby L. Richie Bobbie M. Solomon Annie C. Thomas Debora II. Williams Elouise J. Clark Marjorie L. Stewart Sallic Mae Taylor 197 Prairie View-Tyler Club Reading from Ix-ft to Right: First Row Candis J. Craig, Geraldine Daniels, Selton Gee, Juanita L. Love, Frcnchcll Walton. Middle Row—Mildred Pleasant, Kuradell Johnson, Lola Lacy, Essie Pace, Ix is II. Walton, and Elyus Rose. Top Row—Marguerite Dickerson. Marie Durten, Ethel Thomas. Ruby I„. Martin, and Andrew Smith. Jr. Other Members Not Shown: Alvin V. Anderson, Naomi Glenda Brown, Helen Laverne Cole, Beatrice Crumpton, Jewel Raibon, Elmer G. Redd. Jimmie Smith, Rudolph Thompson, Jimmie R. Tubbs Albert L. Ware, Lcvcrinc J. Woods, Alma Faye Wheeler. The Pr.iiric View Tyler club was first organized in September, 1941 under the leadership of E. T. Hines a graduate student in the field of Agriculture. This club is composed of all students from Tyler who arc now-enrolled in the University. The club was re-organized for the year of 1945-46 by Selton Gee with Mr. I .con Mitchell as sponsor. The club is taking an active part in all activities on the campus. Among the special events on the campus was “The Quiz of Cities” in which Tyler won First place. The club, with Juanita Louise Love as president, is endeavoring to attain success in all undertakings. OFFICERS President..................................... Juanita L. Love Vice President................................. Selton E. Gee Secretary.....................................Geraldine Daniels Assistant Secretary..............................Candis J. Craig Treasurer......................................Ix is H. Walton Reporter...................................Beatrice Crumpton Sponsor....................................Mr. Ix-on Mitchell • 198 Usher Board The Usher Board is a voluntary organization, composed of students from all classes. The ushers are: Ollic Veil Anthony. Gertie Mae Antoine, Nannie B. Batic, Marie V. Beverly, Mary F. Bland. Louis Brown, Mildred B. Brown, Arzo Bumiin, Lucille Clark, Jerelene Evans, Merle Frazier, Doris General, William C. Greenwell. Lavemia Harvey, Othella Jackson, Ernestine Jones. Josephus Jones. Amelia L. Jordan, Maxine Kirhy, Pearlie Martin, Irma J. Maxwell, William McDonald, Lucille Modestcr. Arthur B. Monson, Mary E. Norris, Wilbert Newsome, W. G. Osburn, Emmons Parish, Christene Pentecost, Tcssie Mae Portlcy, Willie Mae Price, Cornelia L. Randle. Ernestine Rivers, Vivian E. Roy . Mamie L. Sanders, Alonzo Seargent, Bobbie Sepolcan, Jessie Scott, Oliver Smith, Bertha Straight Brooks, Charles W. Tapscott, Georgia Terry, Verlie Thomas, Clifton Vincent, Frank Wade, Ira James Washington, Mary C. Washington, Flura Mae Waters, Mary’ Louise Wickliff , Autry Williams. Rosalind Wilson, Charles Whitehead. Ida Jones, Quin-to Burell, Jessie Thomas, Donald Rhodes. 199 Mary Louise Wickliff . Chairman Vivian Esterlene Roy , Secretary Veterans Organization The group above irprrvnti the members of the outstanding Veteran Club. The Vet are pursuing arademie course covering every division of learninit offered by the Institution. An unprecedented period of expansion for the veteran program i« forrast by I.ee E. 1‘erkin . Counsellor of Veteran Affair . An enrollment of 500 i expected by September l� t. Below i the efficient staff. Standing left to right: B. T. V. Brenbry. Historian; Ootrc C. I.yxms. Chaplain; F. I’. Breeding. Business Manager. Seated left to right: Miss A. B. Chew. Corresponding secretary; Jimmie Kovve. Treasurer; Miss Bertha B. Beard. Secretary; Mrs. Anne Brown I’endergraff, Ass't. To C-ounsellor; Alexander Taylor. Parliamentarian andl.ee E. Perkins. Not shown Talnudgc Brewer, President. Prairie View-Waco Club The Prairie View-Waco Club was organized November 23, 194') under the sponsorship of Miss Willie II Carroll. The club has as its objectives the following: (1) To cultivate interest and pride, and fuller participation in citizenship activities. (2) To encourage, in our community life, the development of a progressive leadership to the end of attaining the highest ideals of American democracy. (3) To promote, and assist in the growth of, wholesome community recreation and wise use of leisure time. OFFICERS Vice President Secretary Treasurer Sponsor - Willie H. Carroll OTHER MEMBERS Cleo Polk, Roosevelt Nelson, Bennie Jean Sublett, Juanita Coleman, Fannie Coleman, V. T. Henley, Mac Jewel Reed, Bernice Westbrooks, Jack Munson, Oscar Donaldson, Nelson Austin, Beulah Fisher, Jennie McLennan, W. L. Johnson. 201 The Y. M. C. A. The Y.M.C.A. is a world wide movement located in 47 different countries, designed to build the mind, lx dy and soul, and to develop character and leadership in men. Those men holding membership, pledge to: 1. Maintain a contagious Christian character in all relations with others. 2. Play all of life’s games squarely. 3. Keep oneself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight 4. Influence others to do likewise, if possible. If one should fail to live up to these things, this membership becomes void. On our campus the Y.M.C.A. meetings arc held once weekly. Current topics are discussed. Problems that confront the average college man, lectures from outstanding educators on and off the campus, fun nights and various other diversified programs arc rendered. Mr. Lee C. Phillip is Sjxmsor, and George Jay Mundinc is President. Other cabinet members arc: Theodore Davis, Drcwcy McKnight, Charles Whitehead, Elmer Lee Antwinc, Walter Chandler, Rupert Roett, Wilber Newsome and Laverne Lockc. 202 The Y. W. C. A. The Young Women’s Christian Association of Prairie View University has as its purpose the ‘‘building of a fellowship of students devoted to the task of realizing in our common life those ideas of personal and social living to which we are committed by our faith as Christians.” The Y.W.C.A. has a membership of 460 girls. The programs are centered around problems of national and campus concern and vary from time to time. Some are social in nature, others are religious. The Prairie View Y.W.C.A. is affiliated with the World Student Christian Federation and the National Y.W.C.A. OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 1945-46 President...................................Kathryn Luckctt Vice-President..............................Inez Montgomery Secretary................................. Ramona Vaughn Assistant and Corresponding Secretary...........Ruth Vaughn Chairman of Program Committee.................Verlic Thomas Co-Chairman of Program Committee............... Vivian Roy Chairman of Worship Committee.................Ixmisc Wickliff Chairman of Recreation Committee..............Hortcnsc Floyd Chairman of Publicity Committee...............Margie Stewart Co-Chairman of Publicity Committee.............Murhl Watkins Pianist.................. —............. Marion Williams Sponsor............................... Miss A. L. 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