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

Text from Pages 1 - 238 of the 1949 volume:

A FEBRUARY 1949 AERIAL OF PRAIRIE VIEW A M COLLEGE Prairie View’s 1434 acres are dotted with 40 fire proof buildings and more than 100 other structures. The new $300,000.00 Administration Building, nearing completion, can be seen front right. PANTHER Published by the students and faculty of Prairie View A M College Prairie View, Texas Louis Raymond Perkins Editor 1949 Samuel Collins Associate Editor Ray Harrison Business Manager R. W. Hilliard Peggy L. Mitchell Secretary Sponsor FOREWORD The following pages represent history. This is the Annual of 1949. Herein are recorded those impressions in which you played so prominent a part during your years at Prairie View. It only took a few hours that lengthened into days to make the pictures, secure the write-ups. and do the final assembling. But your history, however, took a much longer time. Each event, each day and night of activity required weeks and months of working, striving, and achieving to present the final product. Now see what you have done. You have played your part so well that we had to publish a book to record a part of it. Here arc your performances recorded for posterity. The Editor THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING The $350,000.00 Administration Building (still under construction March 1, 1949) is the newest addition to the 40 odd fire proof buildings on the campus. It will house all institution wide administrative offices. Divisional administrative offices will still be located in the respective divisional buildings. To Dr. E. B. Evans, first President of Prairie View A. M. College, our dynamic chief whose keen insights and far-reaching vision have set the pace for development of Prairie View’s unlimited potentialities for educational progress and service to humanity, this 1949 Prairie View Annual is affectionately dedicated. J • P Phi II � p % PRESIDENT E. B. EVANS ALMA MATER — Dear Prairie View” Dear Prairie View, our song to thee we raise, In gratitude we sing our hymn of praise, For mcm'ries dear, for friends and recollections. For lessons learned while here we've lived with thee, For these we pledge our hearts full of devotion, To serve thee now, and through eternity. As days go by our hearts will not grow cold, We'll love thy purple royal and thy gold, We'll through our lives exemplify thy teaching, We'll always strive a blessing to be. Thy children we our love and pride confessing. We'll love thee now, and through eternity. Words by Mr. O. A. Fuller Tune Finlandia” Left: Football Captain, Co-Captain, and Co-Eds. Below: The Dining Hall where meetings are held thrice daily HISTORY The Fifteenth Legislature of the State of Texas met in the year 1876. One of the acts of that Legislature provided for the establishment of an agricultural and mechanical college” for Negro citizens to be located in Waller County. In that year L. M. Minor was elected first principal of the school. He served in this capacity until 1880. In the last year of his principalship a legislative act provided for reorganization of the college and made available funds for the training of public school teachers therein. The second principal, E. H. Anderson, served from 1880 1884, and L. C. Anderson, the third principal, held the position for the next twelve years. The gray stone Administration Building, whose architectural design is widely admired, was erected in 1889, and the Old Agriculture Building was erected in 1890. For the next nineteen years, E. L. Blackshear served Prairie View Normal” as principal. During his administration, significant growth was made in the curriculum and the plant. In 1899 the name became Prairie View State Normal and Industrial College,” and the new name indicated the enlargement of the curriculum: A four-year college course was authorized by the State Legislature in session in 1901. Among additions to the plant were: two dormitories for men, Foster Hall (1909) and Luclcic Hall (1909); a dormitory for women, Crawford Hall (1912); and a combination Auditorium-Gynasium-Dining Hall Building 0911). I. M. Terrell, the fifth principal, held the position during the war years 191V 1918- Despite the stricture of the world conflict, the school plant expanded widely to accommodate mechanic and household arts; A Household Arts Building, the Power and Ice Plant, and the Laundry were erected in 1916; and in 1918 Spence Building, for the Division of Agriculture was erected. The sixth principal of Prairie View State College was J. G. Osborne, whose tenure lasted from 1918 to 1925. Six buildings were added to the College in 1924 and 1925. The Veterinary Hospital, the Science Building, the College Exchange, the Elementary Training School, a Home Economics Practice Cottage, and a Music Conservatory. In 1926 W. R. Banks became the seventh principal of Prairie View State College. He served until August 31, 1947, at which time he became Principal Emeritus. He held the position longer than any of his predecessors. He was succeeded on September 1, 1947, by E. B. Evans, who became the eighth principal of Prairie View University. Prairie View has developed along several lines in the past decade and a half. The physical plant has doubled its size, now having four one-hundred thousand-dollar buildings—the Dining Hall anJ the Hospital, three apartment houses for men teachers, three dormitories for women, a green house an incubator house, a class room building, a new Auditorium-Gymnasium, a new Mechanic Arts Building, and over sixty cottages for college families. A S300.000.00 Administration Building has been completed (1949) under Dr. Evans' administration with a chain of other buildings in prospect. 1948-49 saw Prairie View reach an all time peak of 2065 in enrollment. THE TEXAS AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM Composed of all colleges, agencies and services under the supervision of the Board of Directors of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, including: The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas The North Texas Agricultural College The John Tarlcton Agricultural College The Prairie View Agricultural and Mechanical College The Texas Agricultural Experiment Station The Texas Agricultural Extension Service The Texas Forest Service The Texas Engineering Experiment Station The Texas Engineering Extension Service BOARD OF DIRECTORS G. R. White, President Banker and Ranchman — Brady Mr. A. E. Cudlipp Lufkin, Texas E. W. Harrison Ranchman — South Bend John W. Newton Oil Company Executive — Beaumont Roy C. Potts Merchant — Belton Henry Reese, III Publisher — Gonzales Rufus R. Peoples Farmer and Ranchman — Tehuscanan Tyree L. Bell Engineer and Contractor — Dallas C. C. Krueger Business Executive — San Antonio ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS Gibb Gilchrist, Chancellor D. W. Williams Vice Chancellor for Agriculture R. H. Shuffler Director of Information and Publications E. L. Angel I Assistant to the Chancellor and Secretary of the Board T. R. Spence Manager of Physical Plants W. H. Holzmann Comptroller Carleton W. Adams Architect ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS — EXECUTIVE CABINET Shortly after one of the Monday afternoon” sessions CABINET E. B. Evans, D.V.M., President O. J. Baker, A.B., B.L.S., M.L.S., Librarian W. R. Banks, A.B., A.M., L.L.D., Principal Emeritus Miss R. L. Bland, B.S., M.S., Dean of Women W. C. David, B.S., State Leader, Agricultural Extension Services J. M. Drew, A.B., M.A., Ed. D., Director, Division of Arts and Sciences and Graduate Study R. W. Hilliard, B.S., Ph. M., Manager, Dining Hall; Public Relations Mrs. E. C. M. Galloway, Director, Division of Home Economics L. E. Perkins, B.S., Veterans Counselor H. B. Reubel, Lt. Col. Commandant L. E. Scott, B.S., Acting Dean of Men and Director of Student Life G. L. Smith, B.S., M.S., Director, Division of Agriculture T. R. Solomon, A.N., M.A., Ph. D., Registrar and Coordinator of Instruction H. R. Turner, A.B., Treasurer C. L. Wilson, B.S., M.E., M.S. Director, Division of Mechanic Arts Division; Superintendent of Buildings, Grounds and Utilities CABINET Left to Right: Dr. W. R. Banks, Principal Emeritus; Miss R. L. Bland, Dean of Women: Dr. J. M. Drew. Director of Arts and Sciences and Director of Graduate School. Left to Right: O. J. Baker, Librarian; W. C. David, State Leader of Cooperative Extension Service; Lt. Col. H. B. Reubel, P. M. S T. Left to right: C. L. Wilson, Director of The Division of Mechanic Arts; Lee E. Perkins, Veteran Counselor; G. I. Smith, Director of the Division of Agriculture Left to right: T. R. Solomon, Registrar and Coordinator of Instruction; H. R. Turner, Treasurer Left to right: Lloyd E. Scott, Director of Student Life and Acting Dean of Men; Mrs. E. C. May Galloway, Director of the Division of Home Economics; R. W. Hilliard, Manager of Dining Hall, Public Relations Director CONFERENCES AND INSTITUTES Above: Leaders of the first regional housing conference held in the Southwest (Prairie View, April, 1948.) SOME FACTS ABOUT PRAIRIE VIEW COLLEGE A. In 1876 an act was passed by the Fifteenth Legislature of Texas to establish an A M College of Texas for the benefit of Negroes. The college was located in Waller County, 46 miles northwest of Houston, Texas. B. HEADS 1876-1880—L. M. Minor, first principal 1880-1884—E. H. Anderson, second principal 1884-1896—L. C. Anderson, third principal 1896-1915—E. L. Blackshear, fourth principal 1915-1918—I. M. Terrell, fifth principal 1918-1925—J. G. Osborne, sixth principal 1925- 1926—P. E. Bledsoe, acting principal 1926- 1946—W. R. Banks, seventh principal 1946 (Sept. 1)—E. B. Evans, principal 1948 (Sept 1)—E. B. Evans, first president C. INSTRUCTIONAL ORGANIZATION The Division of Agriculture The Division of Mechanic Arts The Division of Arts and Sciences The Division of Nursing Education Graduate Study D. The Institution is recognized as a Class A” College by the Texas State Department of Education, The Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, and is approved by the American College of Surgeons. E. EMPLOYEES number 245 1. Teaching Faculty of..........................121 Special Certificates ........................ 19 Doctorates................................... 10 Masters ..................................... 67 Bachelors.................................... 25 F. The present enrollment is 2015 distributed as follows: 44 Graduates; 330 Juniors; 14 Special 411 Seniors; 460 Sophomores; 699 Freshmen 1049 are men and 965 arc women 57 Unclassified EXTRA-MURAL ACTIVITIES Numerous off-campus individuals and groups are brought to the campus. These contacts arc valuable to the students of Prairie View. Intcrscholastic League Activities include basketball, band contests, track, tennis and literary events with an enrollment of 1100 schools and an attendance of 2500. Other activities are Extension Agents, Conferences, Educational Conference, Unit Courses for Farmers, Curricular Study Conferences, Vocational Agricultural Activities, Jeancs Supervisors Coordinated Conferences, Work Shops, Librarians Conference, Short Course for Coaches, Short Courses for Band Instructors, Southwestern Intercollegiate Relays, Farmers Short Course, Post Graduate Medical Assembly and many others bringing a total of 16,500 people to the campus annually. •cond Ar+' t« UUt Of erie. At P. P ,ysj ira' ' PRAIRIE VIEW ftillis Wheatley ouston, air ie View. � rch 14. The f'c ans Open yissemWy -At lev . d __ frW' rch 14. The ;'RirPrt, cation is un 0umJ r ® Mrs Matt.e 2« r tuatc Vl Codwel Utli ' -u' an' A _____ Assembly o { I, Physiciaas in Texas waxNfi | .oo ' Held at Prairie View A M Col 1 Tt °u«ii cy « •. Prnlrie View. March fejvaUd T Ottering th- — - fVcar a ° ' ___ view. March 1-4. K- metering the only source of post- ME fvear a °, ,:ra ,'iafe medical study available [tne -l.unttel ° ,n the state 10 Ntf,fr0 Physicians. fon APT.1) if,e Assembly featured lectures Lk oRi v.oten clinics on tuberculosis, syoh- tctlAcc . ills internal mcdici ?� r4,nc ' • - P.V.SmasKe ’Records In Enrollment r0lV8%5Iud- ®ver; • tr ifcordlnc By Vf. 1L Hilliard .. Dr. T. R ; Prairie View, Texas—On Septem-U thp ?.101 Her � er 12, Prairie View's all time re- axtheCpartm In :ord enrollment was broken when VX) to makf ! Eebrhe 18001h person paid tees. Also on Jf. Miss Lan •nntcihat date the record lor Freshmahlijs V. Fox r A blni:nro m :nt v,as broken when 620 by ma team lor classes. Aiat 1 the •corin„ Velma Uvlngston was lhf second 3-Rrby jirst trerhman to complete regls-lltf, 34 son tratlon In this Tecord breaking w with ’year. Women students numbered-Jon 180 a? «'udcnts number 10 Id 1.05C -i —«� retus- 11T5 J5K' £52 - '£££ S«V, « «? £ Mown y 4 m’ Pf- r. ■ View o h„ 0l ngc nfdstn ,1 .„ . D___ _ . Pr on whh f-avanirl Henderson, a Junior In..! 11 ®J| ' -'- bar , Committee 0. K.s £ VOr. H. A. Bullork Tn _ l n,ia e for the semester closing Jan-1 . U UUIIUIK l(J Negro U Board 1 f,,arr aL ,M8-He w 0,6 ,on® per- nw ca i d_ - -www IV w Faculty it AUSTIN. Apr.. 14.-(A� —tfiel senate’s committee on governor ! nominations Monday recommended' J|_ • • that the Senate confirm Governor] w Ul Beauford Jester's nine appointments' B| to the board of directors of the newly-created state university for Negroes to be located at Houston. . For six-year terms—Dr. W. R. Banks. Prairie View; Craig Culli-nan. Houston, and Dr. J. N. R. |bcore, Georgetown. For four-year terms—Major T. ,Bcll, Beaumont; Ben Morgan. Cor-sicana, and Dr. M. L. Edwards, Hawkins. «IKP ,,r 'ur v — t ifUary 31. 1 18. He was the lone per- Bradshaw car • ion of 1800 to accomplish this. accounted te ----— ------------------------- a.u 1 I . , pr.ur e vii rainc View nil' , ,n rccital : ■ lljc faculty rf versatile. irv.i)fK-,c dpp;u J volntbin unive fS two-year terms-J- K- ® ‘T,f rnp,c,p � 51 P. V. EXES” START jo Kurnrr ? MEMBERSHIP DRIVE PRAIRIE VIEW. Tex.—According to R. W. Hilliard, president of tho Prairie View Alumni and Ex-Students Association. O. J. Thomas, m c m b chairman, i s launching ty� - ' ntembership drive for tV IM L. The aim is to more berflhip by In con; ship driy ing Prr ____5 Sc Commencement tor Wheatley Sanh'S 1 HOUSTON — Dr. H. A. Bullock,! « ia iSt l l,rof ,KOr c.I Sociology’ and research lic Smok' t'' Pra,n' Co’1' ' n 1 co'- Ch Jumnl8t tor the Informer Now -■ j nar cs ”• A Papers, is commencement speaker K BnroWn ,an3 or the Wheatley High School Mid-directorW°o( 7T- -.. --playing tk- J 8 p- ____„ w.vucsi---—■ j m, n a. m. Both ser- Curtis R Kii v‘crs ar‘: t° be held in the Wheat-Knoxville colic Ky H'8h ?( bool auditorium, voice in seve ffKSf. Hc!?; p. V. Elects | w. Football Captains PRAIRIE VIEW’. Texas. — The second place Prairie View Pan. member of the instructional ata, rjSon. Mo - c V- b'K agile ize A to a • !to r.n is a J 4 fi I cohere1 h KICIiliAi wi •••% — — - —• of Texas Stale .University and n alumna of Prairie-View A and Prairie vj Cohere, will b - one of U� e parti to an amid ‘t ants on the radio pragrat. to Vlew Meet a New Worl Ucen. rcilvv, _____ . Saturday February tk anr. Mar cl1 CVfr F-LEE at 5:15- ill bc Satunlay's broadcast will be thu’ do,jarimon| th!rjj jn % of broadcasts or big agile as chosen Beasley, s named! Nicks “•;no 'JcV Hie phjn W ,fXce - clu� « Hoi' U appear at Prairie v- -o0 p.m. Sunday March ' cutstnnding aggregation the direction of M-Robcrt. Dr. .� ' 'ipal o' l ch..rKC ,||r ihrmv “Prairie I he now c 1 xa£ ... c of SocioU lew Serves the sludy. Dr. George Woolfolk will fcrrixre Wi nounee the program. Messrs • sting in t IV Hilliard and Dr. F.merson [L i' Norris trill also appear on o' ir.ir.r%� i . M.sr _ - v Vc®«0 V.vtvA fi. Prairie View Grad Gets Fellowship In Public Health Work Receives Fellowship The Texas Federation of Women's clubs and the American Cancer Society, Texas Division, have joined hands to assist a young Texas Negro complete his graduate training in public health education. He is Jesse Thomas a native of Mexia and a graduate of Prairie View Agricultural and Mechanical College. Today he is attending the school of public health at North Carolina College in Durham, accepted . as one of a limited class under strict scholastic requirements. Thomas started the 19488 fall team at the college although the Cancer 8ociety had told hiir that it coula not award annual fellowships until the following year. Because oi the heavy load of studies required there he was unable to tackle part time employment, and could not find work for the weekend;.. He was faced with no choice othei than to resign from school when a letter from Dr. Lucy S. Morgan, professor of public health education at the University of Nor the Carolina brought his plight to the attention of Cancer Society officials in H- uston. Dr. Morgan wrote that Thomas Is a 't right student who shoifld be able to do a very creditable Job a-mong his people and assured that graduates of the North Carolina school meet all the requirements for professional health educators. She agreed to administer any funds which might be furnished to help Thomas, and he submitted to a budget showing that $850 would be get that $850 ..e eaai sufficient for tho completion of Itis graduate training year. A telephone conference between the federation president and the society’s representative arranged a special scholarship for him out of funds of the two groups. High praise tor Thomas came from C. A. Wood, health coordinator at Prairie View, and Dr. T. P. Dooley, director oi that school department of physical sciences. Twenty.four years of age Thomas was born in Mexia. Limestone county. At Prairie View, from where he graduate In May, 1948, he is best remembered for his participation in the dramatics club as an assistant In the personnel department, and as a lieutenant in the Reserve Officers Training Corps. Fellowships In health education for qualified college graduates or to be offered during 1949. Informa- Jeaae I. Thomas of Mexia, Texas, has received a health education fellowship from the American Cancer Society, Texaa Division, and tha Texaa Federation •( Women’s Clubs. He is studying at North Carolina College for publie health work. tlon concerning them may be assured from the American Cancer cer Society, Texas Division, 2307 Helena Street, Houston. Hold Responsible Jobs In County and City By JAMES A. ATKINS DENVER. Colo. — With Negro representation in the inner council of the state De .ocratic party. Colorado's 20.000 Negro citizens are receiving new political recognition. As a result of the Democratic sweep in the November election, the race has one representative in the ;tate assembly, an assistant to th attorney general of the state, a deputy district attorney of the city and county of Denver, a counter clerk in the office of the district courts of Den-ver. and a messenger to the governor. O. C. ABERNETHY 0. C- ABERNETHY. first Negro Democrat to represent the jrace in the state assembly of Colorado. was elected for his first term in 1946 and reelected in 1948. In a field of 30 candidates. 15 to be elected, he rao seventh with 86.000 votes. He is 'working hard to see that Democratic prom , ises are enacted into law by Colorado's 37th general assembly. Mr. Abemethy graduated from Prairie View A. and M. university in 1930. After teaching two1 years in Texas public schools he came to Denver, where he was. appointed clerk in the city treasury. He is now assistant citv treasurer. During World War II. he saw service as a second lieutenant in the South Pacific. He is married and the father of three children. His civic interests are varied He is a member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity and the Rocky Mountain Masonic Lodge. in which he is a junior warden and Chief Rabbin of the Shrine Temple. CAMPUS SCENES INSTRUCTIONAL ORGANIZATION and ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS GRADUATE STUDIES ARTS AND SCIENCES MECHANIC ARTS AGRICULTURE HOME ECONOMICS NURSING EDUCATION The Division of Agriculture offers two four-year curricula leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. The entrance requirements for this curricula arc the same as for the other divisions of the college. The work in this division centers around instruction and practice in Agricultural Education, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry. Dairying, Horticulture, Rural Economics, Rural Engineering, Rural Health, Rural Sociology, Special Agricultural Science, and Veterinary Science. In addition to subjects purely agricultural, the student is given instruction in professional and vocational subjects and the sciences closely related to agriculture. I AGRICULTURE GEORGE LEE SMITH JOHN MILTON CORUTHERS B.S., M.S. B.S., M.S., Ph. D. Director, Division of Agricultural Economics Agriculture PIERCE ANDERSON Blacksmith CLAUDE CLARK Yard Foreman ESTHER BRIGHT DAVIES LEWIS WALTER ENGRAM B. S . B.S., M.S. Department Secretary Dairy Husbandry Below: One of the five, two-sow farrowing houses constructed by classes in Rural Engineering ERNEST M. NORRIS B. S., M. S., Ph. D. Agricultural Education, Resident Teacher Trainer JOHN R. ROSS B. S., M. S. Rural Engineering EM I EL W. OWENS B. S., M. S. Landscape Art O. J. THOMAS B. S., M. S. Agricultural Education, Itinerant Teacher Trainer ALFRED N. POINDEXTER D. V. M. Veterinarian WARDELL D. THOMPSON B. S., M. S. Agriculture, Area Supervisor Below: A class setting out young pine trees AGRICULTURE Some of the more than 200 delegates to the 19-48 N. F. A. State Convention held at Prairie View, March 1948. JOHNNIE J. WOODS B. S., M. S. Animal and Poultry Husbandry COLQUIT D. YANCY B. S., M. S. Agronomy EVA MIMS FIELDS, B. S. Secretary J. C. WILLIAMS B. S., M. S. (on leave) ,ee” fefc (C 1 Cl,”f A ro °XA CV e cV s C L °C 1876 % 1948 7 Ks - cP ) v, cT CEREMONIES AND ACTIVH %_ Sa MAUk'INf, • MARKING THE INAUGURATION n - i - U r M THE INAUOUi anv o ... 0F % - EDWARD BERTRAM EVANS0 V pV w AS ,r -we -.nr-r DCFSIDENT T AS . v5t ',e FIRST PRESIDENT 1 . •? ri v e ' • vVese °F • e . iE VIEW AGRICULTURAL AND C VvC CHANICAL COLLEGE OF EXAS SV X'% -X ,. ( 0 ■ v .o ' .' } y Pa .9 r4$r 8ypZ?$ fer ,XY .A ' _. irr TIIRAL A DEPARTMENT nv ka,,c- , v' - ttttitRALa X, DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC -c X oCNV N -- Prairie View University U M.C0IXEGE 'jAO X X V°0 PRAIRIE VIEW A DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC Presents The i re «nta - V‘ Present The COLLEGE CONCERT CHOIR THE SYMPfJn !'- 0 G CURTIS R. KING, Conductor Prairie View Agricu lti in a performance of ITbc Ibcssiab - —t. IK- he SYMPHn j y .OH- prairie View Agricultural and Mechanical College DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC An Oratorio By student recital __ «. � « 7:00 °'C“ ' Dr. E. B. Evans has just received $25,000 from Mr. and Mrs. Jesse H. Jones of Houston, Texas for scholarship awards. This grant was made with the purpsoc fo promoting scholarship in the Agricultural Division here at Prairie View. This fund was established be-cuuso Mr. and Mrs. Jones believe that too many of the younji men are being educated away from the farm. It is available to the young men here at Prairie View who intend to devote their careers to the furtherance of Agriculture. This is the second scholarship to be granted by the Jones Foundation. Dr. Evans received this scholarship grant from Fred J. Heyne, President of the Foundation, whilo Milton E. Tarthing and Milton A Bncklund, trustees, looked on. October 31, 1946 should mark a date to be remembered in the minds of our N. F. A. men. To the Jones Foundation, Prairie View points with a grateful heart. PRAIRIE VIEW RECEIVES ANOTHER $25,000 FOR SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS 'JejccU. SiiluuteiteA. By J. W. RICE Prairie View College Gets First President It’s a far cry from the Prairie View Normal and Industrial Institute of Principals Anderson. Black-shear, Terrell and other leaders in education of the early days of Texas to the pomp and ceremony which attended the inauguration of Dr. Edward B. Evans, first president of Prairie View Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Educational philosophy has changed, Texas has changed, America has changed. The world has changed-Representatives of 58 leading colleges and universities. 25 of them Negro, participated in the| academic processional preceding the ceremony. The title of president was bestowed on Dr. Evans by Gibb Gilchrist, chancdlor of, the Texas A. and M. college sys-' tem of which Prairie View is a part, and representatives of the governor of the state accompanied vans Receives New Title Many Dignitaries Attend Impressive Inaugural Program By R. W. HILLIARD PRAIRIE VIEW. Texas — Dr. Edward Bertram Evans became the eighth head of Prairie View and the first president. Friday, Dec. 3, when Chancellor Gibb Gilchrist handed him a certificate jjaf appointment from the Board of Directors. Said Chancellor Gilchrist “This College is one of the oldest of the institutions which make up our state wide Texas A. and M. System, having been closely associated with the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas since 1879. It is today an important part of our System, and one of which we are justly proud. We are determined that its leadership shall be the best. Effective Staff Member “Dr. Evans has been an effective member of the staff of this college for more than 30 years.— —As a token of your official appointment. I give you a certifi- Tuskcgee Institute, assistant to the of Prairie View college. Dr. Evans succeeds Dr. Banks as I From 1876 to 1948 the head was Secretary of Agriculture and mem- ° the institution. known as principal and dean, ber of the governing board of the...................................................................... And thus the man who has held American Red Cross. Progress Orderly So it has happened that by the orderly progress of events in Texas one of the most objectional features of its system of higher education for Negroes at state expense has been removed. It is to be remembered that there has always been much criticism of the system of administration at Prairie View in the past because of the fact that its titular heads were in fact subject to the dictates of the heads of A. and M. College. This change is highly desirable. All friends of education for Negroes will applaud it. There is general agreement also that the honor which has come to Dr. Evans is a deserved one. For many years he has worked in varying capacities in the school, always carrying a large share of the responsibility for administrative details. And he has. by this very token. 1 cen the target for many barbs of criticism, unjustly level-’ led at the administration of the positions on one payroll for 28 years, (and only two payrolls since graduation from college) became the president of a college that has graduated 5.200 students in five fields: agriculture, arts and sciences, mechanic arts, home economics. and nursing education. Looking on were 2.500 students, visitors and faculty members. Among them were fellow presidents F. D. Patterson of Tuskegee. J. S. Scott of Wiley, Dr. Drake of Alabama A. and M.. G. L. Harrison of Langston, R. W. Puryear of Butler. D. R. Glass of Texas college. R. O. Lanier of Texas State U.. F. C. Bolton of A. and M.. E. H. Hereford of North Texas Teachers college. M. W. Low-man of Samuel Houston State Teachers college. R. Harrington of Samuel Houston college. E. J. Howell of John Tarleton college, and Lawrence Davis of Arkansas A. and M. Others Present Present also were representatives of 30 other colleges, some institution in the years past. .RINCIPAL SPEAKER—Dr. F. D. Patterson, president of Tuske- , ose'pre nt nbthTcate-' Need Patience eCC institute, who delivered the principal address at ceremoniesorv were Carter Wesiey for Fisk He brings to his task an uni Dec. 3. inaugurating Dr. E. B. Evans as the first president ofv. C. Craver for Shaw Col. West ally large amount of patience i prairie View college - Gains have been made which look to theiamilton for Morgan. L. J. Jones tolerance born of his cxpcricn day when all American educational institutions will admit stu-0r Princeton (1746). S. R Gam-oi the past. He is thoroughly dents without regard to race. Dr. Patterson told his audience. non for Washington and Lee 11749). and E. E. Lawson for Lincoln in Missouri. miliar with the processes by wh Ihe changes for Die better In Nc Top left and right: ROTC Review Inauguration Scenes Left: Chancellor Gibb Gilchrist presenting the certificate changing Dean to President. Bottom: The Reception DIVISION OF ARTS AND SCIENCES The four year curriculum of the Division of Arts and Sciences is designed to give students the comprehensive view of society which the modern world requires. Students who enroll in this Division, or who elect courses offered in it, have an opportunity to gain the broad, cultural education which is a part of intelligent living and at the same time to prepare for the professions or to acquire technical training in the sciences. The Division of Arts and Sciences offers four-year curricula leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts in Music, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Science in Education. Students may choose their major field of specialization from any of the following departments: Biology, Chemistry, Economics and Business Administration, Education, History and Political Science, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Romance Languages, and Sociology. The Division also offers curricula preparing students for entrance to schools of medicine and schools of law. Students enrolled in the Division who desire to teach may elect sufficient courses offered in the Department of Education to meet the requirements of the State Department of Education for a teacher s certificate. � ARTS AND SCIENCES Jesse Monroe Drew B. S., M. S., Ed. D. Director, Division of Arts and Sciences and Director of Graduate School Henry Allen Bullock A. B., M. A., Ph. D. Head. Department of Sociology and Director of Research, Social Sciences George W. Brooks B. S., M. S., LL. B. Political Science Bessie Valverdie Catchings B. A., M. A. Physical Education Jonel L. Brown A. B., M. A., Ph. D. Head, Economics and Business Administration Department and Assistant Supervisor of Negro Education, State Department of Education Charles Edward Carpenter B. L., M. S. Modern Languages ■ ■ ARTS AND SCIENCES V. Wilson Henderson Maxine MeBrier B. A., M. A. B. A., M. A. Business Administration Foreign Language (Acting Head) Wister M. Lee B. S., M. S. Physical Education Lee C. Phillip B. S., B. D., M. A College Minister ARTS AND SCIENCES W. L. Price A. B., M. A Mathematics � I t i t A. W. Randall A. B., M. A. Head of Department of Mathematics James A. Randall B. A., M. A. Sociology Ethel M. Senegal (Certificate) Secretary in Dept, of Arts Sciences T. R. Solomon A. B., A. M., Ph. D. Head of Department of History and Political Science Social Science Wilhelmcna R. Taylor B. A. Music George L. Vick B. S., M. S. Mathematics Jenelsie Walden B. A., B. F. A. Art Education Anderson Hall Curtis A. Wood A. B., A. M. Health Education George R. Wool folk A. B., M. A., Ph. D. History ARTS AND SCIENCES (Natural Sciences) Thomas P. Dooley B. A., M. S., Ph. D. Head of Department Leroy Cleaver, B. S., M. S. Chemistry Edward W. Guinn B. S., M. S. Chemistry Herman T. Jones A. B., A. M. Biology Charles H. Nicholas E. E. O'Banion Levester Smith Alfred Van Irvin A; M. A. A. B., M. A., Ph. D. B. S. A. B., M. S. Biology Chemistry (Head) Science Physics ARTS AND SCIENCES (Education) R. B. Jefferson, A. B., M. A., Ph. B. Head Department of Education — Carrie B. Coss, A. B.. B. E., M. A. Education Samuel W. Davis B. A.. M. A. Education Joseph Emmet Ellison, A. B., M. A. Science and Education Estelle People Green, B. S., M. A. Education George Wallace Reeves, A. B., A. M. Education ARTS AND SCIENCES (English) Anna L. Campbell B. A., M. A. Head, Department of English Malcolm A. Davis A. B., M. A. Louise P. McDonald B. S., M. A. Edwin D. Sheen A. B., M. A. Edwyna O. Wheadon B. A., M .A. Sydney W. Spalding A. B., A. M. Woodruff Hall ARTS AND SCIENCES (Music) Rudolph E. Von Charlton B. S., M. S., Ph. D. Head, Music Department James Timothy Ashford B. S., M. A. Voice, Organ Ella W. Cullins B. A., M. A. Piano Connally S. Garrett B. A., M. A. Voice (ARTS AND SCIENCES) PRAIRIE VIEW TRAINING SCHOOL 1 The Training School senes 174 elementary and high school students from five communities adjacent to the college campus; and, in addition, serves as a laboratory for on-campus student teaching under the supervision of eight well-trained supervisors. The campus school is an accredited 12-year school with 132 elementary and 42 high school students enrolled. Hie curriculum is designed to meet the nature, needs and interests of childhood and youth. In addition to training in the fundamental skills through functional experiences, democratic techniques which provide for self-direction and solution of vital problems are included in the program. Thus, enabling the student body to know, appreciate and serve their respective communities. We believe that the primary function of our school is to produce citizens who can face and solve their own problems. ARTS AND SCIENCES (Training School) Dorothy I. Burdine Annye Armstrong Alice J. Drew A. B., A. M. A. B. A. B., M. S. Principal Elementary Department Mathematics Ruby C. Fuller B. S., M. S. Home Making Thelma S. Wells B. S., M. S. Elementary Department Beatrice H. Randall B. S., M. S. English, Music Lucelustine W. Wilson B. SM M. S. Elementary Department Bessie A. Thomas B. S., M. S. Elementary Department Douglass P. Wool folk B. S.. M. S.. (Part Year) Elementary Department STYLE SHOW That memorable January 1949 style show by the Home Economics Clothing Classes and Tailoring Department. (Mrs. D. M. Ellis, Director. Teachers: Miss Ruthcelia Lane. Mrs. D. M. Ellis, Miss Pearl Foreman and Mr. J. M. Wilson). HOME ECONOMICS DIVISION Home Economics Education meets Today's Challenge---This positive constructive note dominates every area. MEET THE CHALLENGE----------------by grasping every opportunity for now as never before, the girl who has completed her high school training is thoughtful of her next step. Home Economics 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 Economics course is carefully planned to meet scientific, artistic, social and economic interests of the student. MEET THE CHALLENGE — for fields to be entered. A home economics trained person, however, is by no means limited to vocations which arc commonly associated with college training in this field. One finds a place in some of the new and unusual positions which arc rapidly being made available to women and which require a combination of knowledge, talents and practical skills such as arc developed through Home Economics training. Graduates today fill government and business positions in every part of the globe. MEET THE CHALLENGE — by preparing for the future. A graduate in Home Economics, may enter well known professions where women find little or no competition with men; like homemaker-teacher of Home Economics-hospital dietitian, county home agent, nursery school teacher, and home economics journalist. She may be a manager or dietitian in school or industrial cafeterias, in dining or tea rooms, laboratory technicians, textile chemist-buyer, interior designer, merchandizer or extension specialist. MEET THE CHALLENGE — for careers, positions and service. With thoughtful and experienced counseling, the college program is planned to build toward a full life for the individual, as well as positions of responsibility and trust such as the future will likely expect of this generation of women. The future belongs to you who prepare for it! To be ready at the time of greatest demand—Begin now to meet the challenge. MEET THE CHALLENGE — of Church, Forum, Clubs, Games. Extra curricular activities offered by the college give opport uni ties for the development of leadership. Special clubs and societies organized by students allow for expression of individual interests. Participation in student government and forsensics; 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. HOME ECONOMICS Elizabeth May Galloway B. S., M. S. Director, Division of Home Economics Mollyc K. Bradford B. S., M. A. Foods Zelia S. Coleman B. S., M. S. Foods Delia Mae Ellis B. S., M. S. Clothing Lillie Mae Burns B. S., M.- S. Home Economics—Education Pearl E. Foreman A B., B. SM M. A Home Mangement NURSERY SCHOOL Julia K. Hall B. S., M. A. HOME ECONOMICS Thcrcssa Mac Pratt B. S., M. F. A. Ruthcelia I. Lane A. B., M. A. Clothing Gcrtha M. Taylor Certificate Secretary Annie L. Pendergraff B. S., M. S. State Teacher Helper in Homcmaking Education Jhr' i Standing left to Right: Mr. J. B. Rutland of the State Department of Education; Mr. G. A. Long of A M College; Dr. Robt. Calkins, General Education Board; Dr. J. L. Brown, State Department of Education; Mr. Gordon Worley, State Department of Education. Seated: Dr. E. B. Evans, Mr. John D. Rockefeller III and Dr. W. R. Banks. DIVISION OF MECHANIC ARTS The Division of Mechanic Arts offers thorough and systematic training in the following curricula: Architectual Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Industrial Education Each curriculum requires a period of four years for its completion and leads to the degree of Bachelor of Science in the branch selected. Most of the courses in the first two years are the same, although each curriculum contains some special work that serves to introduce the student to his field. The courses in Engineering are designed to fit the student for entering into industry, governmental positions or private engineering practice, while the course in Industrial Education is planned to train individuals for teaching Industrial Arts and its related subjects in the elementary and high schools. Also, it prepares students for positions as leaders and supervisors in industry. After completing the course in Industrial Education, the student may continue his training and receive the Masters of Science Degree at the end of one additional year. This advanced training is becoming increasingly important. Two-year trade courses are available in Automobile Mechanics, Broom and Mattress Making, Cabinet Making and Carpentry, Dyeing and Dr)’ Cleaning, Electric Maintenance and Repair, Laundering, Machine Shop Practice, Masonry and Trowel Trades, Painting and Interior Decorating, Flumbing and Sheet Metal, Printing and Linotype Operation. Shoe Making and Repair, Tailoring and Garment Making, Stationary Engineering, Repair and Maintenance of Radio and to prepare skilled craftsmen and technicians for gainful employment in industry and for developing small, business enterprises. In addition to its activities on the immediate campus, the Division 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. The Division of Mechanic Arts of Prairie View A M College has been one of the recognized leaders in Engineering and Industrial Education for many years. Extensive and well-equipped shops and laboratories with a highly trained group of instructors have combined to create and maintain this reputation. Andrew E. Charleston B. S. Engineer—Power Plant : nTi53 1 miconwTno academic achievement JTTfP ILWHMATtON numm acwcykhcht C. L. Wilson, B s m p M. S., Director’ M' E Ruth Anderson Laundry R. E. Bailey, Head Shoe Repairing (Certificate) Willie J. Bell Printing Department (Certificate) Isaac Bennett Maintenance Department MECHANIC ARTS DIVI5ID IIMSTMLiiTEOINDL ADVANCEMENTS THE MODERN SCHOOL improved tmroucm INDUSTRIAL L TECHNKAL. ADVANCEMENTS IN MODERN AKCMETECTIIRE AIK CONDITIONING ILLUMINATION PRINTING transpoktaton COMMUNICATION SALARY ENGINEERING A. G. Cleaver (Certificate) Broom and Mattress Thomas E. Daniels, B. S. Electrical Engineering MECHANIC ARTS A. O. Cravin (Certificate) Supervisor Maintenance Department Earline Davis Laundry J. E. Dailey, B. S. Electrical Department Mathis Dickson B. S. Printing Department M E C H A N I C A R T S Daniel N. Herndon, B. S. Assistant Mgr. Laundry Thos. L. Holley B. S., B. S., M. S. Itinerant Teacher Trainer Marjorie E. Hood Departmental Secretary (Certificate) Haskcl S. Houston, B. S. Drafting Leon Q. Jackson Architecture Lee B. James B. S., M. S. Industrial Education E. J. Johnson N. A. Jones Alma H. Kemp Automobile Mechanics Machine Shop Maintenance Department (Certificate) (Certificate) D. W. Martin, B.S. Head Electrical Dept. H. E. Sadberry Martin Head Telephone Operator Joyce Martin Secretary (Certificate) Ellie W. Mathis, B. S. Liggett McNeeley Arthur J. Owens Millie W. Pace, B. S. Telephone Operator Shoe Repair Electrical Dept. Laundry (Certificate) MECHANIC ARTS Lucy Parham T. G. Porter Beatrice Raynor T. D. Sadberry Supervisor, Gym Carpentry Dept. Laundry Telephone Operator (Certificate'' W. H. Stickney Marjorie Thomas Q. D. Thomas Eli Thompson Head, Printing Telephone Operator Assistant to Power Plant Dept. (Certificate) Chief Engineer Ira Thompkins Carpentry Will West Power Plant MECHANIC ARTS F. D. Wesley, B. S. Radio (Certificates) J. M. Wilson, B. S. Tailoring (Certificate) O. Ivan White, B. S. Tailoring (Certificated Vieda Williamson Secretary (Certificate) DIVISION OF NURSING EDUCATION The college's general philosophic theme of education has but 2 objectives: 1. To prepare individuals for a respectable and worthwhile living. 2. To serve the 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 1918 under the supervision of Dr. J. M. Franklin. Dr. H. D. Patton succeeded Dr. J. M. Franklin July, 1945 and was with the institution until August, 19-17. Dr. J. W. Hodges served as our hospital Superintendent for a year. Fifty young ladies arc enrolled in Nursing at the present. Two curricula offerings are made here; one, a period of three years leading to a diploma in nursing and a second for a period of 5 years leading to a degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Prairie View has affiliation with general hospitals offering more experience in the fields which are limited here. All Prairie View Nurses upon completion of their courses arc immediately recognized and given secure positions upon their request. Nurses are eligible for the Texas Board of Examination. Army and Navy Services. The state board examination is required of all graduates. 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. I he greater portion of the babies born in the state are delivered by mid-wives. For that reason Prairie View has included a mid-wives institute as one of the means of lending service to the Negro citizens of the state. Prairie View has an affiliation with Jefferson Davis Hospital. Houston, Texas. The student enters Prairie View for the first basic year after which she will continue her training at Jefferson Davis Hospital for the following 18 months. At the end of the ninth period, the student will be given a certificate from Jefferson Davis Hospital. Upon completion of the course at Prairie View and Jefferson Davis, the student is entitled to the Diploma in Nursing Education. All students arc required, upon completion of the 3 year period, to take an examination given by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas. Prairie View cooperates with 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 arc-brought to the institute as guest lecturers. Between 50 and 75 of the leading doctors of the state come and spend 4 days each year. I he State Department of Health held an In-Service Training Course in Pediatric Nursing May ly-js. Thirty- two graduate nurses enrolled along with members and friends of the Department. This is to be a yearly affair, the next meeting being scheduled for April 4-8. 1949. NURSING EDUCATION Emery Owens, MD Daisy B. Phillips RN Van E. Collins, A. B. Resident Physician Superintendent of D. D. S. Nurses Resident Dentist O. L. Bracy, R. N. Supervisor Walter Jacobs, R. N. Supervisor Badic L. Jackson R. N. Supervisor Bottom: Snow January 1949 M. E. Suarez Dean of Women Nurses Home, Houston ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS Ezra Lee Henderson Business Certificate Secretary to the President Lee E. Perkins A. B. Vocational Guidance Counselor, Instructor Social Science Constance M. Thomas B. S. Secretary to Principal Emeritus Nathaniel C. Harden B. S. Manager, College Exchange Robert Johnson College Exchange Virginia Lorraine McGriff B. S. Secretary, Veterans Administration Science Building ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS Harvey R. Turner B. S. Treasurer Business Office Jessie L. Jacobs Business Certificate Assistant Cashier Theodore R. Lawson Manager Filling Station Tiled ford L. Lacy Post Office Dept. Celestinc Love Business Certificate Assistant Bookkeeper ( Business Office) La Vaughn Cecil Mosley B. S. Cashier Laura V. Preston Post Office Department Birdie B. Richardson Assistant Cashier Cameron S. Wells Sr. Business Certificate Licensed Public Accountant Doris E. Wilborn Payroll Clerk ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS (Dining Hall) Roby Waldo Hilliard Duria M. Henderson B. S., Ph. M. Head Baker Manager of Dining Hall, Public Relations and Instructor—Sociology Jacob L. Boyer, Jr. B. S., M. S. Assistant to Manager Dining Hall Compton H. Johnson B. S. Supervisor Student Employees Percy Camonc Madison L. Kilpatrick Certificate in Commercial Assistant Chef Dietetics Dining Hall Alvcra E. Duncan, James Osby B. A. Assistant Baker Department Secretary Dining Hall Jefferson Echols 3rd Cook Clara E. Torry A. B. Supervisor, Cafe W. B. Haynes 2nd Cook Mary Bell Washington Assistant to Cafe Supervisor ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS (Library) O. J. Baker, A. B., B. L. S., M. L. S. Head Librarian John H. Bowers, B. S. Mable F. Bradley A. B., M. A. Ida E. Jones, B. A. Mary Earl Law, B. A. Marie H. Lee B. A., B. L. S. Annie B. Mills A. B., B. L. S. Louise E. Roane B. S. Bennie L. Shields B. S., B. A. One of five stack levels in the V. R. Banks Library Horathel Dickens, Ike Hall B. S. (Part Year) Canteen Clerk. College Exchange Reva Ross Loyd B. S. (Part Year) Fiscal Office Nell Marie Norman B. S. Panther Inn ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS (Registrar’s Office) T. R. Solomon Bernice B. Brooks Elinor C. Flewellen Evelyn M. Lewis L. C. McMillan A.B., A.M., Ph. D. B. A. A.B. B. A. B. S. Registrar and Co- Transcript Research Secretary Receptionist Assistant Registrar ordinator of Instruction Some of the Remington Rand punch card equipment can be seen. Prairie View is the only Negro College with this equipment in use in the Registrar’s Office. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS (Department of Student Life) Lloyd E. Scott, B. S., Director, Student Life; Acting Dean of Men C. M. Dcas Matron, Evans Hall Dolores Gerald, B. S. Secretary Westcrficld Kimble B. S., Matron, Blackshcar Hall C. B. Knighton, B. S. Matron, Crawford Hall EVANS HALL CRAWFORD HALL 1 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS (Student Life) Oscar Pipkin Hattie Vaugh, B. A. Nightwatchman Matron, Luckie Hall Silas Williams Nightwatchman FOSTER HALL A. C. Herald, B. S. M. S., Chemistry (on leave) Ethel Lee Lawson Secretary, Fiscal Office (Certificate) W. A. Samuel B. S., M. S. Chemistry (on leave) COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE Texas Agricultural Extension Service for Negroes, an educational organization which serves farm and ranch people of the state through county agricultural and home demonstration agents, is one of several divisions of Prairie View A M College. State headquarters of Negro Extension work are located on the college campus with a State Leader in charge. The purpose of the Extension service is to bring agricultural and home making information to the rural people—adults, boys and girls—who are not attending college. The organization operates on the principle that farm people, the boys and girls, men and women who arc growing crops and raising livestock or improving their homes arc the teachers. They demonstrate in their homes and on their farms the facts they, arc learning as information is passed on to them by the County Extension Agents. The headquarters staff at Prairie View consists of ten persons who arc responsible for the administration and supervision of Negro work. There are 97 local county agents working in 56 counties. A total of 32,221 different Negro farm families and 15,043 non farm families were influenced by some phase of the Extension program in 1948. W. C. David, B. S. State Leader M. V. Brown, B.S. Administrative Assistant Pauline Brown, B. S. Supervisor of Home Demonstration Work H. S. Estcllo, B. S. District Agent J. O. A. Conner B. S., M. S. District Agent J. E. Mayo District Agent Old Normal graduate Myrtle Garrett B. S. District Agent J. V. Smith Virgic Austin District Agent B. S. Old Normal Graduate Secretary Maurice Carter Secretary (Certificate) Activities of Cooperative Extension Service Extension work covers a wide area—live stock and crop production, dairying, community recreation, food preparation and preservation. These phases of work arc emphasized through adult and 4-H Club work. %ms wimkw annul ■fllLOWK PMCTXBUC BWKTIMCDUJB 1 R.O.T.G INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF Lt. Col. Harry B. Rcubel P M S T (Professor of Military Science and Tactics) Opt. Wejay S. Bundara, B.S. Assistant PMS T Capt. Maxwell W. Vails. B.S. Assistant PMS T NON-COMMISSIONED INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF M Sgt. C. R. Johnson, B. S. Sargent Major M Sgt. Chester J. Lenon Instructor BATTALION Cadet Lt. Col. Ray A. Harrison Jr. Battalion Commander Cadet Capt. Vernon Baker Cadet Capt. Lonnie Huff Bn. Adjutant (S-l) Bn. Intelligence Officer (S-2) Cadet Maj. Albert L. Walker Battalion Executive Officer Cadet Capt. Melvin Davis Bn. Training Officer (S-3) Cadet Capt. Joe Rogers Bn. Supply Officer (S-4) V BATTALION HLADQUARTF.RS (left) Cadet Capt. A. Pace, Commander (right) Cadet 1st Lt. W. C. Green well. Band Commander Cadet 1st Lt. C. McVea Cadet 2nd Lt. W. Jackson HEADQUARTERS PLATOON Cadet 2nd Lt. A. Ayers R. O. T. C. BATTALION BAND .1 Company Company A A” Cadet Captain William R. Gerald Company Commander Cadet 1st Lt. Roy N. Morgan Company Executive Officer Cadet 2nd Lt. George Mercer 1st Platoon Leader Cadet 1st Lt. George Blanton 2nd Platoon Leader Cadet 1st Lt. Albert Lacy 3rd Platoon Leader Cadets and Non-commissioned officers of the Company Company B” Company B Cadet Capt. William D. Ware Company Commander Cadet 1st Lt. Walter L. Chandler Company Executive Officer Cadet 1st Lt. Herbert Elmore 1st Platoon Leader Cadet 1st Lt. Roy Patton 2nd Platoon Leader Cadet 2nd Lt. Oscar Johnson 3rd Platoon Leader Cadets and Non-commissioned officers of the Company Company C” Company C Cadet Capt. Reginald Sapenter Company Commander Cadet 1st Lt. Grover Martin Company Executive Officer Cadet 1st Lt. Roscoe Jones 1st Platoon Leader Cadet 2nd. Lt. Leon Mooring 2nd Platoon Leader Cadet 1st Lt. Ralph Lavert 3rd Platoon Leader Cadets and Non-commissioned officers of the Company Company D” Company D” Cadet Capt. Thurman Dorsey Company Commander Cadet 1st Lt. Harold Harden Company Executive Officer Cadet 1st Lt. Winston Williams Cadet 1st Lt. George Reed 1st Platoon Leader 2nd Platoon Leader Cadet 2nd Lt. Burton Sneed 3rd Platoon Leader Cadets and Non-Commissioned Officers of the Company DISTINGUISHED MILITARY STUDENTS Here shown are the five distinguished military students designated for the 1947-48 school term by the Professor of Military Science and Tactics and President Evans. The students were selected on the basis of their outstanding abilities in leadership, scholarship, and campus activities. All are now serving as Second Lieutenants in the regular United States Army, except Cadet Captain Jew Don Boney (awaiting induction). Front row; (L to R) Cadet Lt. Col. Walter W. Redd, Cadet Major Clifton Vinson. Second row .- (L to R) Cadet Captains Jew Don Boney, Wilbert Newsome, and Clarence H. Jackson. March when I. M. Icrrell lligli School Band of Fort Worth. Texas won A A League Honors. (Caldwell won A honors). Mr. George Hurt (right of majorette) and his assistant from the University of Texas acted as judges. The Texas Interscholastic League Activities are divided into class A A, A. B. C. D. More than I OCX) schools participate in literary and track activities. The President of Prairie View is the Director of the league activities. SENIftK FK£5H MAM THE GRADUATE CLUB (Class Organization) The Prairie View A M College Graduate Club had as its origin the Graduate Council” organized in 1941 with Mr. A. W. McDonald as president, and Dr. E. M. Norris as sponsor. The club functioned under the above stated name until 1946. In 1946 a committee was appointed, known as the Constitution and By-laws Committee, to draw up a constitution and by-laws for the same club, but now to be known as the U” Club. The school was later changed from a University to an A M College and this is when it assumed the name it has at the present time. The club has as its purpose, the promotion of friendship and scholarship; to maintain an active appreciation and respect for this school and the ideals for which it stands; and we, ourselves, by research and industry, science and peace, will become a more vital part of the life and character of our school, state and nation. Active members of the Graduate Club are those persons who are enrolled in the graduate school of Prairie View A M College and all other Prairie View graduates. The Officers of the Graduate Club arc: President......... Secretary......... Asst. Secretary... Treasurer......... Chaplain.......... Business Manager Parliamentarian... Sponsor........... .Theodore R. Daviss Thelma R. Harrison .....Tommye Mayes .....Ruth M. Payne .....Elmer Randall .....Charlie Mayes .......James Curtis .....Dr. J. M. Drew Carpenter, C. E. B. S. 1934 Prairie View College Davis, William O. B. S. 1948 Prairie View College Foston, A. E. B. S. 1948 Prairie View College Harris, Emma L. B. S. 1948 Prairie View College Harris, Jas. D. B. S. 1948 Prairie View College Johnson, Compton H. B. S. 1929 Prairie View College (Part load) Kilpatrick, Alice B. S. 1947 Prairie View College Mayes, Charlie B. S. 1948 Prairie View College Mitchell, Tommye M. B. S. 1947 Prairie View College Payne, Ruth B. S. 1948 Prairie View College Phillips, Doris B. B. S. 1948 Prairie View College l GRADUATE SCHOOL Vaughn, Hattie B. S. 1948 White, Inman B. S. 1948 Young, Frank B. S. 1941 Prairie View College Prairie View College Prairie View College (Part Load) Upper: Some snow birds Right: Anderson Hall Prairie View had hard snows” in 1919, 1929, 1939 and 1949. So what ? That Jan. 1949 snow! Right: Evans and W. R. Banks Library in distance ID MISS PRAIRIE VIEW (Ida Mac Keith) 1948-49. Ladies, left to right Blynthia Hunter, Savannah V. Jackson, Francis Boone, seated left Massalina Stockton, Miss Keith seated, right Betty McDonald, Peggy Mitchell, Mamie Abernathy, Arthur Marie Crunk, Children far left Sandra Vails, far right Ann Herndon. Crown bearer right of throne Ashland O. Brown. (Coaches of Coronation Misses J. Walden and Theressa Pratt, costumes. Miss R. Lane, Decoration, Mr. W. R. Gerald.) Bottom left to right—Betty Jean McDonald, Samuel Collins, Ida Mae Keith, Clyde Messiah, Massalina Stockton, Clarence Williams. Place: P. V.—Dallas Game October 1948. Lavanicl Henderson President Samuel Collins Vice President Onis V. Fox Secretary SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS The senior class is proud of the fact that it can boast of a remarkable record as it bids adieu to dear Prairie View. This class had its birth in 1945 and since that time has held its banners of leadership, courage, and constructive contributions to student life high. Its members will be long remembered for the indelible marks that they have made through their incessant participation in various aspects of student life — these marks time cannot efface. Larutha Odom, Gloria K. Bradford, and Lavanicl L. Henderson will be remembered as intra-class and inter-collegiate debaters; Ray A. Harrison, Reginald Sapentcr, Curtis Williams, Fred Burrell, and F.rby Mac Johnson as athletes; Louis R. Perkins, Samuel Collins, Clyde Messiah and John Ijne Freeman as militant student leaders. This list docs not complete the roster of senior class greats.” There arc others. Space does not permit the appearance of their names. Lois Mitchell Clyde Messiah Louis Perkins. Asst. Secretary Treasurer Class Editor Not to be forgotten arc those members of the senior class who have held the scholastic banner high. Notable among such members arc Samuel Collins, Onis V. Fox, Larutha Odom, and Lavanicl L. Henderson, members of our class who have maintained straight A” averages for one or more semesters. The following persons have served as president of the class: Thurman Miller ...................... 19-15-46 Curtis U. Franklin ....................1946-47 Larutha Odom ......................... 1947-48 Lavanicl Henderson ................... 1948-49 G. R. Woolfolk Chr. Sponsors 19-18 — 49 OFFICERS Lavanicl Henderson .................. President Samuel Collins ........................... Vice President Onis V. Fox ......................... Secretary Lois Mitchell ............ Assistant Secretary Clyde Messiah ....................... Treasurer Louis R. Perkins..............Class Editor Irene Hightower ................ Historian Woodrow Jackson .............. Sgt. at Arms Dr. G. R. Woolfolk ............... Sponsor Mr. L. C. McMillan ............... Sponsor Miss Jcnlsic Walden .............. Sponsor SENIOR CLASS BEN ALEXANDER Corsicana, Texas Physical Education Quiet, likeable Y 46-'49; Veterans Club '46-'49; Library Club. DAVID ALEXANDER Oakwood, Texas Agriculture Serious Minded Veterans Club ’46-’49; Y” 46-'49: P. V. Oakwood Club '46-’49. GERALD U. BREEDLOVE Houston, Texas Home Economics Sweet disposition Y '45-49; Sunday School; Choir '46-'49; P. V. Houston Club '45-'49. VIRGIE LEE BRIGGS China, Texas Home Economics Kind, reserved Y ' 45-'49; N.H.A. Club 45. '49; SAI.EDA BALL San Antonio. Texas Home Economics Unconcerned, reserved H. E. Club, '47-'49: Y Cabinet ’48-'49; P. V. San Antonio Club '47- 49. SADIE RUTH BARLOW Woodvillc, Texas Home Economics Sweet, distant, aloof N. H. A. Club '45-'49; Y '45-'49. THELMA D. BROWN Bay City, Texas Physical Education Nice, modest Basket Ball, '45-'49; Physical Education Club '45-’49; ”P” Club 46-’49; P.V. Bay City Club '45 49. TOMMIE LOLA BROWN Bay City, Texas Business Administration Witty, cheerful College Choir ’46-'48; Business Administration Club, '45-'49; Y” '45-••19; P. V. Bay City Club '45-'49. EDWIN M. BIGSBY Brenham, Texas Music Industrious, friendly Band '45-'49; Y” '45-'49; Orchestra '45-'49; Music Club '45-'49; Choir '45-'49. I RED BURRELL Wellborn, Texas Agriculture- Undisturbed Football '45-'49; N. F. A. '45-'49; Y '4 5-'49. SENIOR CLASS ODIS EVELYN CARTER Columbus, Texas Home Economics Talkative, lively SELENA CLARK Houston, Texas English Y '45-’49; Houston Club '45-’49; Dilletanlc Literary Society ’45-’49; Evans Hall Club ’47-’49: Choir; Usher Board '45-’49-Sweet personality CELESTINE CLEAVER Prairie View, Texas Home Economics Concert Choir '47-’49; N. H. A. ’46-’49; Choir ’46’49. Kindhcartcd, neat. ALI.IE BEATRICE COBB Houston. Texas Mathematics .M. E. Suarez Club ’47-’48; ”Y’’ '45-'49; Texas Collegiate Academy of Science; Collegiate Academy ’48-'49; P. V. Houston Club ’45-'49. Conscientious COOLRIDGE COLEMAN Newton, Texas Agriculture Y ’46-’49; N. F. A. ’45-’49; Intramural Football ’48-'-l9; P. V. Newton Club '4V49. Conservative SAMUEL R. COLLINS Port Arthur, Texas Mechanic Arts President of Mechanic Arts Club ’48-’49; Vice-President of Senior Class; President of Junior Alumni ’48-’49; Panther Staff; Annual Staff. Friendly, likable, studious, apt and dependable. THURMOND CRAWFORD Palestine, Texas Agriculture Y.M.C.A. ’45-'49; Veterans Club; Intramural Basketball and Football; P. V. Palestine Club. Slow, studious. BISHOP B. CURRY Texarkana, Texas Agriculture Debating ’43-’48; ’’Y” ’4V49; N. F. A. ’45- 49; Intramural Sports. Noisy, untiring, likable, friendly. LAWRENCE DAVIES Houston, Texas Biology Varsity Football ’46-’-17; Intramural Basketball; Science Club ’-1V49: P. V. Houston Club ’4V’49. Amiable and quiet JOHN HORACE DIBBLE Temple, Texas Mechanic Arts Industrial -Arts Intramural Football '47-’49: Mechanic Arts Club '45-'49. Unassuming, likable SENIOR ALLENF. DORSEY Hempstead, Texas English Music Club '46-'49; Concert Choir '46-'49; Girls Glee Club 46-’49; College Choir '46-'49; Cultural Club of Anderson Hall '48-'49; Library Club ‘46-'49 Fun JIMMIE EMANUEL Dallas, Texas Agriculture Quiet EDWARD ESCOE Denison, Texas Industrial Education Conservative ROBERT C. FIELDER Washington. Texas Home Economics Y '45- 49; Choir, ’47- '49; N.H.A. 45-'49 Ladylike, friendly dignified SHIRLEY G. FITZGERALD CLASS LEONA FORD El Paso, Texas Business Administration Y Cabinet '48- '49; Secretary of Red Cross '48- '49; Business Administration Club '45- '49 Amiable, joy ONIS VEN1TA FOX Denton, Texas Home Economics Member Alpha Pi Mu '45- '49 Secretary Junior Class '47- '48 Secretary Senior Class '48- '49 Secretary Sunday School 48- '49 Studious. Quiet GAZELI. FRANKLIN Trinity. Texas Business Administration Dramatic Club '46-'47; Business Administration Club '45- '49 Distant JOHN LANE FREEMAN Coolidge, Texas Agriculture Debating '45- '47; Jessie Jones Scholarship; Student Y '45- '49 Talkative, radical TOMMIE LEE GARLAND - Port La Vaca, Texas Nursing Education Y , '45- '49 Modest Henderson. Texas Home Economics N.H.A. 45- '- 9: Sunday School -15-19 Slow, unconcerned SENIOR LOUISE EDNA GIBSON Calvert, Texas Music Sweet Disposition Y , ’45-’49; College Choir ’45- ’49; Glee Club ’45-’49 AUDRIC GIPSON Cameron. Texas Industrial Education Talented, quiet Business Manager Mechanic Arts Club ’45- ’49; Cameron-Rockdale Club 45-’49 PAULINE GOODEN Madisonville, Texas Home Economics Modest H.E. Club ’45- ’49; Y” ’45- ’49 BOSTON PHILLIP GRANT, JR. Austin, Texas Business Administration Boisterous, happy-go-lucky Track '45- '48; Business Administration Club '45- '49; Y '45-'49; Intermural Basketball '45-'•18; Physical Education Club '45-’49 DORIS JEAN HALL Ennis, Texas Sociology Studious, nice Alpha Kappa Mu '45- ’49; Y” '45- '49; Newman Club. Texas Academy of Science ’45- ’49 CLASS T. C. HAMPTON Dallas, Texas Agriculture Conservative Y ’46- ’49; Sunday School ’48-’49; N.F.A. ’46-’49 MARCELLUS HARMON Cameron, Texas Business Administration Matured, frank Camcron-Rockdalc Club '46- '49; Business Administration Club '46-’49; Veterans Club ’46- ’49 LUELI.A HAYES Galveston, Texas English Talkative Girls Drill Squad ’47- ’48; Y ’45- ’46; Anderson Hall Club 48- ’49; Dilentante Literary Society ’48- ’49 IRENE HIGHTOWER Shiro, Texas History- Talkative, studious Y ’45- ’49; History. Philosophy and Political Science Club ’45- ’49 MAUDE A. HENRY Austin. Texas Home Economics Matured, friendly Anderson Hall Cultural ’48- ’49 Club SENIOR CLASS LAVANIEL L. HENDERSON Washington, Texas Agriculture Vice President of Jr. Class '47- 48; Supt. of Sunday School '47- '48. '48- '49; Asst. Sect. Veteran Club '47- '48; Varsity Debating Team '47- '48; President Senior Class; President of Alpha Phi Mu; Reporter for Texas Academy of Science Collegiate Academy; Member National Executive Council of Alpha Kappa Mu; Pres. Y '47-'48 Studious and reserved EDWARD HOLMAN Henderson, Texas Tailoring Good natured DORIS RAY HUGHI.EY Point Blank. Texas Business Administration Y“ '45- '49; Business Administration Club '45- '49; M.E. Suarez Club '47-'49 Amiable, cjuiet CORNELUIS HUNTER Frankston. Texas Agriculture Friendly, courteous MARJORIE JINGLES CLARENCE A. JOHNS Silsbcc, Texas Physical Education Veteran's Club '45- '49; Physical Education Club '45- '49 Humorous EDDIE P. JOHNSON Dallas, Texas Physical Education Basketball 45- '46; Trainer of Football team and track '45- '49; Member of Dancing group Congenial, ambitious ERBY JOHNSON Marietta. Texas Agriculture Basketball '47- '49; Softball '47-'49 Versatile, likeable JULIUS P. JOHNSON Cameron. Texas Business Administration Bus. Adm. Club '45- '49; Y” '45-' .9: Camcron-Rockdale P.V. Club '-15- '49; Veteran Club Quiet, companionable STELLA LOUISE JOHNSON Athens, Texas Houston, Texas Music Tailoring Y.W.C.A. '45- ' 19; Concert Choir P.V. Houston Club '45- '49; '45-' � 9; College Choir '45- '49; Mechanic Arts Club '45- '49; Eng- Cute. timid lish Club '45- '49: ”Y '45- '49 Shy SENIOR JOHN PAUL JONES Silsbcc, Texas Arts and Sciences Reverent RUTH ELAINE JONES Fort Worth. Texas Home Economics Jovial, neat i IDA MAE KEITH Wharton. Texas Business Administration Y.W.C.A. 43.’49; Miss Prairie View” (Enough said) GEORGE N. KIMBLE Axtcll. Texas Music Choir ’46- ‘47; President of Music Club '48 49 Serious, gentle RUBY KING Nacogdoches, Texas Home Economics M.E. Suarez Club '45 '49; ”Y '-iV '49; Sunday School ’45-'49; Drill Sejuad ’43- 48; N.H.A. '4V •19; Anna Laura Evans Club ‘47 48 Reserved, demure CLASS WILLEOLA KING Orange, Texas Sociology Usher Board, Vice Pres. Anderson Hall Club; P.V. Orange Club Studious, friendly HENRY LEACH Fort Worth, Texas History Football '45- 46; Fort Worth P.V. Club ’43- 49 Cocky, debonair HAROLD LEE Sulphur Spring, Texas Agriculture Concert Band ' 13- ‘49; Military Band ’43- '49 Quiet, unassuming JAMES O. LEWIS Henderson. Texas Agriculture Varsity Basketball ‘47- ’48; N.F.A. '45- ‘49 Good natured BOBBIE LOYD Waxahachic, Texas Mechanic Arts Sporty SENIOR CLASS FREDDIE MACK Pittsburg, Texas Agriculture N.F.A. '46- '49; Veterans Club '46- '49; Jovial, rural VOLENA MACK Linden, Texas Home Economics Y ’45- 49; N.H.A. '45-'49; Tri-City Club ‘46-'49 Undisturbed ALBERT MALVERN Denison, Texas Industrial Education Mechanic Arts Club 46- ’49: Vet crans Club '46- ‘49 Amusing, good natured GEORGE MERCER. JR. Hearnc, Texas Biology Science Club ’45-’49: P.V. Robertson County Club '45-'49; Intramural Football '45-'49 Comical, blatant CLYDE J. MESSIAH San Antonio, Texas Physical Education Pres. Veterans Club '48- '49; Treas. Senior Class '48-'49; Treas. Y '48- '49; Intramural Activities; Newman Club '46- '49; San Antonio Club '46- '49; Phy. Ed. Club '46- '49; Annual Staff '48-'49 Regular, big timer, cooperative ABRAM MILES, JR. Galveston, Texas Music Y 45-'49; Glee Club '45-'49; Choir '45- '49; Concert Choir '45-'49; Band 45- '49; P.V. Galveston Club '45-'49 Shy, earnest AVERY MILLER Cameron, Texas Industrial Education Track 47 Garrulous, rough LOISE IDELL MITCHELL Goliad, Texas Sociology ”Y” Cabinet '47- 49; Assistant Sect. Senior Class '48- '49; Annual Staff; Annie Laurel Evans Club '47- '48; Anderson Hall Cultural Club 48- '49; Intramural Sports '46- 49 Lubricous, goodlooking LUTHER J. MITCHELL Denison. Texas Architectural Eng. Mechanic Arts Club '46-' ’49; Y” ’46- '49; Sunday School '46- '49 Handsome, gentlemanly PEGGY R. MITCHELL Nacogdoches. Texas Business Administration Y '45- '49; P.V. Nacogdoches Club '48- '49; Annual Staff; Anderson Hall Club '48- '49; Bus. Adm. Club ' i l- '49 Cute, sweet disposition SENIOR RUEBEN MONMOUTH Jacksonville, Texas Mechanic Arts Veterans Club '-IV ‘•19 Slow, quiet MARY IRANCIS MOORER Dallas, Texas Home Economics Y” 45-’49; Sunday School '45-'49; Dramatic Club '45- '48 Humorous, likeable, accommodating, friendly TOMMIE MAE MURPHY Bryan, Texas Home Economics Y '45- '49; N.H.A. '45-'49; P.V. Bryan Club '45- '49: Anderson Hall Cultural Club '48- '49 Sedate, cheerful VANDY A. MURPHY Cameron, Texas Physical Education Tr.uk 45-'49; Football '45-'49 Boastful, business like JENNIE R. Me I. EN DON Waco. Texas Home Economics Undaunted, neat CLASS milton McKinney Luling, Texas History Choir; Mens Ensemble Deeply sincere EMMA MAE NICHOLS Beaumont, Texas Nursing Education Chic, sweet S. J. NICKLEBF.RRY Marietta, Texas Agriculture Basketball '45- '46 Gentle, sincere EDGAR W. ORANGE Kilgore. Texas Tailoring We!! dressed, facetious FREDDIE LEE OUTLEY Houston. Texas Biology Dramatic Club '45- '-|6; Usher Board ‘45-’49: Science Club '-� 5- 49; P.V. Houston Club '45- '49 Boastful, garrulous SENIOR CLASS CHARLES OWENS Smithville, Texas Industrial Education Mechanic Arts Club '45- ‘49; Y ’45- ‘49 Sedulous ALMA R. G. PARISH Tennessee Colony. Texas Business Administration Business Administration Club '48-’49; Anderson Hall Cultural Club ‘48- '49 Majestic, serious TESSIE MAE PORTLEY Kilgore, Texas English “Y ; P.V. Kilgore Club; Usher Board, Dilletantc Literary Society: Evans Hall Club '4V49 Childish, cheerful JOE PHILLIPS Port Arthur, Texas Mechanical Engineering Mechanic Arts Club; Catholic Club; Port Arthur Club; P.V. Male Ensemble; Annual Staff 49 Artistic, tuneful MILDRED V. PLEASANT Tyler, Texas Home Economics Drill Squad ‘48; Y ; Annie Laura Evans Club 45- '49; Varsity Club. N.H.A. '45- 49 Pleasing smile MARJORIE PROPHET Houston. Texas Sociology Y ; Houston Club: Annie Laura Evans Club '45-'49 Winning personality LOUIS RAYMOND PERKINS New Orleans, Louisiana Biology Editor of The Annual (1949); Editor of The Senior Panther '49; Pres, of Y” '49; Vice Pres, of P.V. Junior Alumni; Vice Pres, of Collegiate Chapter Texas Academy of Science; Member Veterans Club; Member of Science Club: Omega Pm Phi Fraternity, and Experimental Researches in Cancerous Growths in Laboratory Animals Executive type, persuasive HENRY PETTIE. JR. La Grange. Texas Industrial Education Mechanic Arts Club; Veterans Club '-iS- '-19 Gentlemanly, serious JAMES RHODES Mt. Pleasant, Texas Architecture Mechanic Arts Club; 'Y”; Tri-Citv Club 45-49 Short, dark and handsome MAE I RANCIS RICHARDSON Texarkana. Texas Music Concert Choir, Dramatic Club Junior Red Cross '4V49 Lady like SENIOR BERNICE SARGENT Houston, Texas English English Club '45- 49; Y '45-'49; P.V. Houston Club '45- 49 Facetious, friendly CLASS HELEN SPRIGGINS Beaumont, Texas Physical Education Y” ’451- ’49; Anderson Hall Cultural Club ‘48- ’49 Unruffled REBA SAUNDERS Waxahachic, Texas Home Economics Y ’45- ’49; Women’s Glee Club ’46- ’49; Varsity Track '46- ’48; Drill Squad ’46- 47 Unassuming JAMES B. SCOTT Jasper, Texas Agriculture P.V. Silsbce-Jasper Club ’46- 49; N.F.A. Club ’46-'49 Likeable JOSEPH A. SCOTT, JR. San Antonio, Texas History Track ’46- '47; Duke's Club '48-'49; Y” ’45-'49; Intra Mural Football and Basketball '45- '48; P.V. San Antonio Club '45- '49; History-Pol. Sci. Club 45-'49 Mischievous, Romeo MARY JANE SCOTT Lubbock, Texas Business Administration Y ’45- '49; Charles Giplin Dramatic Club '48- '49; Business Adm. Club '45- '49; Anderson Hall Cultural Club '48- '49; Asst. Sect. Reporter Flickers Club -18- '49 Temperamental, personable ELBERT SMITH III Galveston, Texas Music Orchestra '46- '49; College Choir '46- '49; Male Ensemble ’48- '49; Glee Club '45- '49; Band '45- '49 Boastful ZELLA M. STEVENS Houston, Texas Education Y '48- '49 Good natured WILLIAM C. SUMUEL Palestine, Texas Mechanic Arts Y '46-'49 Steady MYRTIE RENE TATUM San Antonio. Texas Education Y '47-'49 Studious SENIOR CLASS D. V. TAYLOR Tyler, Texas Agriculture Cool, undisturbed RUBY LEE TILLEY Jacksonville, Texas Home Economics Petite, sweet disposition LAURA TRAHAN Hitchcock, Texas Education Anderson Hall Cultural Club ’48-49 Congenial, serious CURTIS LEONARD WADE Nacogdoches, Texas Biology Bus. Mgr. of Soph. Class; Sgt. in R.O.T.C.; Y ; Intramural Basketball; Member of Texas Academy of Science; Collegiate Academy '48- ’49 Good natured, liberal ALBERT L. WALKER Crockett, Texas Agriculture N.F.A. 45- 49; R.O.T.C. 4V '49 Well dressed, sociable W. B. WEBSTER Linden, Texas Agriculture Intramural Basketball; N.F.A. Quiet, serious EM MIT B. WEDGWORTH Dallas, Texas Agriculture Undisturbed GRACE EVA WELLS Galveston, Texas Music Majorette of Band; P.V. Galveston Club; Choral Club: Choir; “Y ; Anderson Hall Club Frivolous, congenial CHARLES WHITE Washington. D.C. Radio Reserved ALBERT G. WHITESIDE Cameron. Texas Physical Education Football -?6- ’47; Y” Cameron- Rockdale P.V. Club: Veterans Club SENIOR CLASS THOMAS E. WII.BORN Prairie View Agriculture Track. Varsity Track; Intramural Football; Y”; Veterans Club; Male Glee Club; Collegiate N.F.A. Tall and gallant CHESTER WILLIAMS San Antonio. Texas Agriculture Y”; N.F.A. Veterans Club; San Antonio Club Slick and undisturbed JOHNETTA WILLIAMS Houston, Texas Sociology Houston Club; Y.W.C.A. ’45- ’49 Frank, obstinate TRUEY WILLIAMS Wortham, Texas Home Economic Drill Squad; Home Economics Club Full of fun CURTIS ALLEN WILLIAMS Calvert, Texas Sociology Varsity Track; Duke’s Club; Y”; Intramural track; Football and Basketball; Sociology Club; Robinson County Club; R.O.T.C. Osanova. frank, parsimonious DORETHA WILLIAMS Houston. Texas Business Administration Y ; Usher Board; Houston Club ’45- ’49 Untiring and playful MARY NOI.A WILLIS Jacksonville, Texas Home Economics Drill Squad; Y.W.C.A.; Annie Laura Evans Club; Varsity Ball; N.H.A. Friendly RUTH LaVERNE WILSON Smithville. Texas Home Economics Usher Board; Y.W.C.A.; Dramatics Aloof, lady like IDA M. WILLIAMS SHERMAN WILSON Bcllvillc, Texas Home Economics Assistant Matron Courteous Corsicana. Texas Chemistry Vice President of Science Club ’48- ’49; ’’Y’’ Trustworthy, reverent SENIOR MAMIE ABERNATHY Dallas. Texas Mathematics Chemical Society, Y . Brilliant, studious. LOYD L. ADAMS Durham, N. C. Agriculture Talkative, good natured. ARTHUR ALEXANDER Oak wood, Texas Agriculture Likeable, conservative. HELEN CLAIRE BAKER Port Arthur, Texas Sociology Sect, of Y ’46-'47; Usher Board '45-49; Port Arthur Club, Anderson Hall Club, Sociology Club. Laconic, friendly. BILLY D. BELL Denton. Texas Physical Education Football. Gentlemanly. CLASS MARCELLUS BELL Denton, Texas Mechanic Arts Football ’46-'48; Softball, Class team. Valorous, frantic. GLADYS BELLER Conroe, Texas Home Economics Charming personality. Neat. GLORIA BRADFORD Houston, Texas Political Science Pres. YWCA ’47-’49; Debate team ’45-'49, Oratorical Contest ‘45; National Y” Officer '48-’49. Witty, versatile, sagacious. SELMA L. BRANCH Huntsville, Texas Nursing Education Ladylike, pleasing personality. JOYCE BLACK BRATCHER Ennis, Texas Nursing Education Gracious. Friendly. SENIOR JOE ETTA CAROTHERS Bay City, Texas Biology Science Club, P. V., Bay City Club. Jr. Panther Staff. Unspoiled, sincere. OTTO S. CARROLL Richland, Texas Mathematics Good-natured, likeable. MARY AMELIA CARTER San Antonio, Texas Nursing, Education Sympathetic, dignified. WALTER LEE CHANDLER Brown wood, Texas Biology Vice Pres, of YMCA, Pres, of .Dramatic Club, Pres, of Senior Dukes, Bus. Mgr. of Annual. Collegiate, versatile. EMMETT L. CALDWELL Yoakum, Texas Agriculture Gentlemanly. CLASS MATTHEWS CLAY Beaumont, Texas Industrial Education Foot ball. Track Reserved, quiet. TOMMIE S. CLAY Houston, Texas Home Economics Y.W.C.A., Pres. N.H.A. '47- 48; Sect, of NHA, 43- 46-'47. Choir Honorary Society ESTHER G. CLAYBON Forney, Texas Physical Education Y ’45-’49; Anderson Hall Cultural Club '48-’49. Ladylike, neat and sweet. VERA W. M. CI.AYE Brenham, Texas Home Economics President of Brenham Cub 48-‘49; Y 46-'49; Red Cross. ’47-49. FRED D BROWN Tyler, Texas Agriculture Y ‘47 '49. Mature. Reserved. SENIOR CLASS JOHNNIE MAE COTTON Conroe. Texas Home Economics Y.W.C.A., N.H.A., Honorary Society. Diligent, argumentative. WILLIE J. CROSBY Prairie View. Texas Agriculture N.F.A., Sunday School Likeable, conservative. ARTIEMES1E CULBERSON Wortham, Texas Home Economics M. E. Suarez Club, Y. M. C. A. Sunday School, Drill Squad, Anna Luara Evans Club, N. H. A. Coquettish, Comical, Amicable. CLAUDE O. DABBS Dallas. Texas Physical Education Track, Dallas P. V. Club. Debonair, popular, handsome. GERALDINE DANIELS Tyler, Texas Home Economics Y.W.C.A., N.H.A. Cool, Calm, and Collected. RUBY DANIELS Greenville, Texas Nursing Education Congenial, a good sport. ALICE DAVIS Lufkin. Texas Physical Education Friendly, carries a sweet line of jive. JOSEPH H. M. DAVIS Dallas, Texas Economics Sunday School, Y.M.C.A., Glee Club, Business Administration Club. Dallas P. V. Club. Businesslike, Religious, Reliable. MERELINE DAVIS Longview, Texas Sociology Y Cabinet; Drill Squad; Ass't Sect. P. V. Longview club; Treas. of Sociology Club; Vice Pres, of Blaikshear Hall Club, 46 Chairman of Program Committee of Jr. Class '47-'4S. Bold, pert, neat. THURMAN E. DORSEY Marlin, Texas Agriculture N. F. A. •1V19. Sagacious, conscientious. SENIOR CLASS ELSWORTH DRUMMER San Antonio, Texas History Varsity Track, Duke’s Club, Dramatics Club, Intramural basketball and football, Y.M.C.A., History and Political Science Club, R.O. T.C. Popular, lackadaisical, droll. WARNER LEE JAMES ENGLISH Yoakum, Texas Music Y”, Choir, Music Club, Women's Glee Club. Aloof, distant, neat. OLIVER A. FOBBS Oak wood, Texas Agriculture Dramatics, N.F.A. Cocky, unconcerned. SAMMIE FRAZIER Calvert, Texas Agriculture NFA, Veteran's Club, Intramural Sports. Business like. NORMAN H. GOODWIN Center, Texas Industrial Education Softball. Kindhearted, collegiate. I WILLIAM GREENWELL Fort Worth, Texas Industrial Education Friendly, industrious. HAROLD MARION HARDEN JR. Dallas. Texas Biology Track '44-’45, Tennis ’45-’46, Dallas P.V. Club, Y” ’44-’48, Cheerleader, Motion Picture Operator, Choir, Male Ensemble. Dccorus, diligent. RAY A. HARRISON Luling, Texas Agriculture Y” Cabinet, Varsity Track Team,' Pres. NFA, Batallion Commander of .R.O.T.C., Alpha Kappa Mu Society. Brilliant, friendly, gentlemanly. ISIAH HEARD Corpus Christi, Texas Physical Education Varsity Football, Y , Captain of Football Team '47-’48. All American Guard 1947. A good sport, friendly. ALICE DAVIS Lufkin, Texas Arts and Sciences Dramatics 47-'48. Friendly, Collegiate. SENIOR CLASS JULIA HOYLE San Antonio, Texas Home Economics Sponsor of Julia Hoyle Club, ‘48-'49; Matron of Minor Hall, Section 3, ’48-'49. Friendly, Settled. LONNIE HUFF Victoria, Texas Agriculture Y . ‘4V49; N.F.A., ‘45-‘49; Capt. R.O.T.C. ‘48-‘49. Companionable, Studious. BLYNTHIA L. HUNTER Fort Worth, Texas Business Administration Y”. ‘1V49: Drill Squad, ’47-‘48; Anderson Hall Cultural Club, ‘48- ‘49. Popular, happy-go-lucky. LEWIS JACKSON Pledger, Texas Agriculture Dignified, frank. WOODROW WILSON JACKSON Navasota. Texas Agriculture N.F.A.. 47-'49; Sgt.-at-Arms of Sr. Class, ‘48-‘49. Studious, kind hearted. FREDDIE MAE JAMES Houston, Texas Home Economics Drill Squad, 47-’48; Y”, ‘45 ’49; N.H A. 45-‘49; Miss Suarez Club 47- 48; Track Team, ‘47-'48; P.V.-Houston Club, ‘45-'49. Facetious, personable ROBERT C. WOODARD Cedar Lake, Texas Agriculture Y ‘48-‘49. Scholastic, serious. ROBERT WINNF, JR. Galveston, Texts Mechanic Arts Male Glee Club Likeable. MARION JONES Houston, Texas Home Economics N.H.A.. ‘45-'49; Y 45-‘49. Unspoiled, neat and cute. HOSE A MILES Galveston, Texas Music College Choir, ‘45-‘49; Men's Chorus ‘47-'49; Y”, '45-’49; Concert Choir, ‘47- 49. Slow, unconcerned and friendly. SENIOR CLASS MAJORIE MILLER Marlin, Texas Music Choir 45 ’49; Concert Choir, '45-’49; Culture Club of Anderson Hall ’48 ’49; Y” ’45-’49. Quiet, friendly. FRANCIS PEARL MOORE Beaumont, Texas Nursing Education Y ’46-’49. Undaunted, sincere BETTY JEAN McDONAI-D Houston, Texas Home Economics N.H.T. ’44-’49; P.V. Houston Club ’44-’49. Popular, gay and friendly. MATTIE MAE MeDONALD Orange, Texas Physical Education Tennis. Y” '45-'49; Anderson Hall Culture Club ’48’49. Cheerful, sophisticated. GEORGIA McKNIGHT Denison, Texas Business Administration Denison-P.V. Club 45- 49; Y” ’43-’49; Business Administration Club ’43 ’49. Talented, gay. vivian McMillan Dallas. Texas Home Economics ’Y” 48-’49; Dallas-P.V. Club ’48-’49. Friendly, ambitious. etta McPherson Gonzales, Texas Home Economics Y” 46- 49. Witty, talkative, nice. KATIE MAE MePHERSON Cucro, Texas Physical Education Comical, entertaining. THELMA PETERS Hobbs, New Mexico Physical Education Y” '43-’49; Anderson Hall Cultural Club ’48-'49; Basketball ’47-’48; Physical Education Club ’43-’49. Versatile, vivacious. FLORIDA J. PHELPS Houston. Texas Physical Education Basketball 47 ’48; Track ’47-’l8; Y '43-'49; P.V.-Houston Club ’43-'49; Anderson Hall Club 48-'49; Physical Education Club ’43- 49. Entertaining, carefree. SENIOR BOBBIE GENE ROI.IGAN Beaumont, Texas Home Economics Attractive, demure. CLEOPATRA SCOTT Houston, Texas Physical Education P.V.-Houston Club; Phy. Ed. Club Y” Popular and Adorable. LONNIE STANDIFER Itasca, Texas Agriculture Valorous, likeable, conservative. RUFUS B. TURNER Dayton, Texas Agriculture Football. Studious and sporty. LOUISE TUTT Dallas, Texas Biology P.V.-Dallas Club; Sunday School; Science Club; Y.W.C.A. Cheerful, humorous. CLASS SAVANNAH VAUGHN JACKSON Hutchinson, Kansas Physical Education Y”; Dramatic Club; Out of State Club; Usher Board; Master Key to Lucky Hall; Physical Education Club. Spirited, friendly, jovial. ARLEATHA WALKER Ennis, Texas Home Economics Quiet, reserved, and nice. HELEN WATKINS Houston, Texas Sociology P.V. Houston Club. Slow, frivolous, bashful. CLARENCE WILLIAMS Kenedy, Texas History Decorous, unconcerned. LOTTIE E. WILLIAMS Seguin, Texas Home Economics Dramatics; Miss M.E.; Suarez Club; Choir; Y.W.C.A.; N.H.A. Studious. TIME ON MY HANDS ■ Phillip Young Dorothy J. Adams Vice President Secretary In September 1946 the largest Freshman class entered Prairie View A M College for various reasons. Some have left since that time and arc living in different places but most of them are still in school trying to prepare themselves for life. The Junior class was organized under the sponsorship of Dr. J. M. Coruthers who has been the sponsor for three years. Dr. Coruthers is a capable supervisor and he is always looking out for the interest of the Junior class as a whole. While looking through the history of the Junior Class, one can see that the class is proud of it's students who have proved to be good scholars and who are members of the Alpha Kappa Mu Honorary Society. Some of the members arc Wheeler Barrett, Artyc L. Washington, Ruth Sewell and Mrs. Lois Ford. The class has members in the Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Society. They arc Joe Smith and Clifford Pollard. Last but not least the class must pay tribute to its athletes. The class is proud of Tommy Beasley who is the alternate Optain of the football team and who was a very valuable player during the season; Ervin Garnett, a shifty hard running halfback; Arthur (Bobby) McDonald, a well known quarterback throughout the Southwest; and James (Big Bull) Bradley, a powerful fullback. In basketball the class is proud of it’s outstanding members. Among them are Joseph Barnes, a qualified center; and Oscar Pipkin, guard who is known for his ability to handle a ball. The class has many other members that deserve honor, but because of limited space the class will have to refrain from mentioning them. Ibe Junior class is proud of all its members, because a chain is no stronger than its weakest link. (Other sponsors arc Mrs. L. M. Burns, and G. W. Reeves.) Mildren Montgomery, Sgt. at Arms not shown. Clifford Pollard Treasurer Hilliard Lewis, Business Manager Fannie Smith, Class Editor J. M. Coruthers Chr. Sponsors wmm Adams, Dorothy Jewel Houston, Texas Arts Sciences Biology Baldwin, Bcrlyn Jean Dayton, Texas Home Economics Barnes, Joseph Beaumont. Texas Arts Sciences Physical Education Barrens. Grady Edward Tulsa, Oklahoma Arts Sciences Biology Bilton, Harry Jr. San Antonio, Texas Agriculture Black. Bernard Carthage, Texas Agriculture Boone, Frances Wharton, Texas Arts Sciences English Bright, Dorothy Maxine Hempstead, Texas Arts Sciences Music Brown. Mavis M. Bay City. Texas Arts Sciences English Buckley, Ruby Naples. Texas Home Economics Calhoun, Joe C. Wicrgate. Texas Arts Sciences Chemistry Carter, Audrey L. Fairfield. Texas Home Economics Chew, Jewel Faye Bremond, Texas Arts Sciences Music Christopher. Claude Jacksonville. Texas Arts Sciences History Christopher. Clyde Jacksonville. Texas Arts Sciences Mathematics JUNIOR CLASS JUNIOR CLASS Crawford, Geneva Hemstcad, Texas Arts Sciences Music Crunk, Arthur Marie San Marcos, Texas Arts Sciences Physical Education Daniels, Louise Washington, D. C. Arts Sciences Sociology Davis. Charlie Scguin, Texas Mechanic Arts Industrial Education Dawson, Delbert Wharton. Texas Arts Sciences Chemistry Dclamor, Grade Overton, Texas Arts Sciences Elcm. Edu. Drisdalc, Nettie- West Point, Texas Home Economics Dunn, Willie Corrigan, Texas Agriculture- Emery, Mary Opal Hone)’ Grove. Texas Home Economics English, Fay L. Marlin, Texas Arts Sciences English Fletcher, Thelma Bay City, Texas Arts Sciences English Fullbright, Eura L. Paris. Texas Home Economics Gee. Vivian Tyler. Texas Arts Sciences Sociology Glass. Sally Mac Dallas. Texas Arts Sciences Secondary Education Greene. Rosccll C. Victoria, Texas Arts Sciences Physical Education JUNIOR CLASS Grimes, Theodore Wichita Falls, Texas Arts Sciences Biology Hardie, Alice Mae Athens, Texas Arts Sciences Business Administration Harrison, Mcatra I.uling, Texas Home Economics Henderson. Riley Ft. Worth, Texas Mechanic Arts Industrial Education Hines, Jean LaNell Houston, Texas Home Economics Holloway, Alma Houston, Texas Home Economics Holt, Annie B. Lindale, Texas Home Economics Hubbard, Australia Hooks. Texas Agriculture Hudson, Ida Mae Carthage, Texas Home Economics Issac, Mauric C. San Antonio, Texas Home Economics Jameson, Florence Brcnham, Texas Home Economics Jennings, Patricia San Antonio, Texas Arts Sciences Business Adm. Johnson, Essie Dallas, Texas Home Economics Johnson. Eugene Jasper, Texas Mechanic Arts Industrial Education Johnson, G. R. Richmond, Virginia Arts Sciences Mathematics JUNIOR CLASS Jones, Johnnie M. Ft. Worth, Texas Arts Sciences Music King, Doris R. Tenaha, Texas Home Economics Kirkpatrick, Brazylle Muskogee, Oklahoma Home Economics Knotts, Doris Round Top, Texas Arts Sciences Mathematics Koontz, Katherine Houston, Texas Arts Sciences Physical Education Lewis, Dorothy J. Houston, Texas Arts Sciences Music Lewis, Ghcretein Ft. Worth, Texas Arts Sciences Education Lewis, Hilliard G. Silsbce. Texas Arts Sciences History Lockhart, Josephine Ennis. Texas Home Economics Mason. Juanita Gladcwater, Texas Arts Sciences Sociology Miller, Webster Burk ley. California Arts Sciences Biology Mitchell, Jewell Elgin, Texas Arts Sciences Music Morrison, Jimmie J. San Antonio. Texas Arts Sciences Physical Education Montgomery, Mildren Henderson. Texas Arts Sciences Biology McNeil, Mary P. Marlin, Texas Arts Sciences Physical Education JUNIOR CLASS McNary, Mae Fuller Pittsburgh, Texas Arts Sciences McQueen, Clyde Lufkin, Texas Agriculture Nealy, Herbert I.. Temple, Texas Arts Sciences H istory Norton, Elizabeth Brackenridge, Texas Arts Sciences Business Administration Paige, Ora Lee Corsicana, Texas Arts Sciences Music Petty, Ernicc Marlin. Texas Arts Sciences Music Phelps. Victoria Hitchcock, Texas Arts Sciences Business Administration Phillips. Will Jr. Marshall, Texas Agriculture Pollard, Clifford J. Henderson, Texas Arts Sciences Chemistry Quarles, Omezcllc Bryan, Texas Arts Sciences English Recce, Virgic Mac Pittsburg, Texas Arts Sciences Biology Reese, Leroy Houston. Texas Agriculture Richards. Georgia Lou Naples. Texas Home Economics Roberts, Almeda Kcndlcton, Texas Home Economics Robinson, Eaulalia Elgin, Texas Arts Sciences Physical Education JUNIOR CLASS Sharpe, Talmadgc Jasper, Texas Agriculture Sirnien, Marcclline Galveston, Texas Arts Sciences Political Science Smith, Dorothy Grocsbcck, Texas Arts Sciences Physical Edu. Smith, Fannie Elysian Field, Texas Arts Sciences English Smith, Fay Onita Huntsville, Texas Home Economics Stewart, Earnestinc Anglcton, Texas Home Economics Sublet!, Jr.. B. H. Waco, Texas Mechanic Arts Industrial Education Taylor, Lytle San Antonio, Texas Arts Sciences History Theus, Dcssie M. Trinity, Texas Home Economics Thompson, Emma Lee San Antonio, Texas Home Economies Thomas, Katie F. Abilene, Texas Arts Sciences Elementary Education Thornton, Willie Calvert, Texas Arts Sciences Biology Trimble, Malora Overton, Texas Arts Sciences Elem. Education Venters, Rufus Corsicana, Texas Arts Sciences Sociology Verette, Mayola Raywood, Texas Home Economics AvingtOn, Louise Kilgore, Texas Mechanic Arts Tailoring Barrens, Clarence Tulsa, Oklahoma Arts and Sciences Biology Beasley, Tommy Athens, Texas Arts and Sciences Physical Education Bonner. Faunzcllc Naples, Texas Arts and Sciences Physical Education Booker, Willie J. Huntsville, Texas Home Economics Brailsford, Alfred Burdcville, Texas Arts and Sciences Biology JUNIOR CLASS Brooks, Mart A. Waco. Texas Agriculture Campbell, Hortensc Oak wood, Texas Arts and Sciences Elementary Education Dobbins, Dora N. Ferris, Texas Arts and Sciences Business Administration Forward. Dolris J. Kirbyvillc, Texas Arts and Sc iences Music Francis, Luther V. Paris. Texas Mechanic Arts Tailoring Franklin, Homer Longview, Texas Arts and Sciences Biology Gilbert, Janet Coleman, Texas Arts and Sciences Elementary Education Grice, James Silsbcc, Texas Mechanic Arts Electricity Hamilton, Freddie Beaumont, Texas Home Economics Hauntz, Millie B. Wharton, Texas Arts and Sciences Hicks, Hattie Grapcland, Texas Home Economics Hillyer, I.illic M. Goliad, Texas Arts and Sciences Physical Education Hop wood, Essie McGregor, Texas Arts and Sciences Biology Johnson, Clarence W. Bullard, Texas Agriculture Jones, Emmitt Houston, Texas Agriculture JUNIOR CLASS Jones, Minnie A. Lufkin, Texas Arts and Sciences Physical Education Joseph, Verma Lee San Antonio, Texas Arts and Sciences Elementary Education Woods, Eva B. Jasper, Texas Arts and Sciences Physical Education King, Flowers V. Lufkin, Texas Arts and Sciences English Laws, Queen Ester Bryan, Texas Home Economics Mayo, Doris Corpus Christi, Texas Home Economics Mitchell. James Corpus Christi, Texas Arts and Sciences Biology Monmouth, Wilmon Jacksonville, Texas Mechanic Arts McCarter, Barbara Beaumont, Texas Arts and Sciences Education McIntosh, Elvin Dallas, Texas Mechanic Arts Radio McKie, Lois Ann Kerens Texas Hove Economics Osby, Allcnc Hempstead, Texas Home Economics Pierson, Frank Beaumont, Texas Arts and Sciences Physical Education Porter, Valric Brenham, Texas Arts and Sciences Business Administration Price, Lawrence Montgomery, Texas Agriculture Redman, Iola Center, Texas Arts and Sciences Business Administration Robinson, Obic Dean San Antonio, Texas Agriculture Rutherford, Mary L. Dallas, Texas Arts and Sciences Business Administration Sewell, Ruth Galveston, Texas Home Economics Smith, Doris Marie Jefferson, Texas Home Economics Smith, Joe Edward Beaumont, Texas Arts and Sciences Chemistry Spence, Milt Marietta, Texas Agriculture Stublefield, Walter E. Galveston, Texas Agriculture Thomas, Annie C. Longview, Texas Mechanic Arts Tailoring JUNIOR CLASS Thomas, Charlene Fort Worth, Texas Arts and Sciences Business Administration Tolliver, Melvin L. San Marcos, Texas Arts and Sciences Business Administration Waiters, Theresa San Antonio, Texas Nursing Education Wallace, Lucille Bryan, Texas Home Economics Wallace, Ulysses Bryan, Texas Agriculture Walton, Joseph R. Galveston, Texas Arts and Sciences Music JUNIOR CLASS Washington, Arte L. Trinity, Texas Arts and Sciences Music Washington, Jordan T. Jr. Lufkin, Texas Arts and Sciences Physical Education Wesley, Verdell Navasota. Texas Home Economies White. E. Lois Beaumont. Texas Arts and Sciences Physical Education Williams, Alma Jean Lubbock. Texas Arts and Sciences Physical Education Williams, Alma Lucille Glade-water. Texas Home Economics Wilkerson, Claudia Mac Cameron. Texas Home Economics White. Oveta Marshall. Texas Home Economics White, Ola Mac- Jasper, Texas Home Economics (Final Pictures for Various Classes.) Maurice LaVerne Crain Samuel E. Wright, Jr. (Senior) English Major (Senior) Mechanic Arts Dallas, Texas Texarkana, Texas Likeable, gay Tennis, Texarkana Club M. A. Club Joe Standifer (Junior) Itasca, Texas Arts and Sciences Phillip Young (Junior) Nacogdoches, Texas Arts and Sciences Donnell B. Lee (Sophomore) Dallas, Texas Arts and Sciences Janie Canton (Freshman) San Augustine, Texas Arts and Sciences Mildred R. Hodges (Freshman) Houston, Texas Arts and Sciences Willie B. Moore (Freshman) Longview, Texas Arts and Sciences Charlene Simmons (Freshman) Dayton, Texas Nursing Education Arthur Thompson (Freshman) La Grange, Texas Arts and Sciences Maye E. Thompson (Freshman) Bay City, Texas Home Economics Joe Washington (Freshman) Rosenburg, Texas Arts and Sciences Charles M. Watson (Freshman) Fort Worth, Texas Home Economics � ii' , Juanita L. Williams (Freshman) Texarkana, Texas Arts and Sciences George M. Willis (Freshman) Alto, Texas Agriculture Pearl V. Wrightcr (Freshman) Kirbyville, Texas Home Economics THE PANTHER (ANNUAL) Lewis R. Perkins Editor Pcjy� y R. Mitihell Executive Secretary Arlene Greenwood Secretary Clyde Messiah Assistant Manager Tommyc L. Brown Assistant Secretary Mary Jane Scott Assistant Secretary R. W. Hilliard Sponsor Samuel Collins Associate Editoi Joseph Phillip Art Editor 4 Fannie M. Smith Assistant Manager The numerous workers connected with the 1949 Panther take pleasure in presenting it to YOU with the hope that you will find much enjoyment as you browse through the 232 pages. In addition to the staff shown on this page, acknowledgement is hereby given to others who had to do with its success. For advertisements—Mr. C. L. Wilson. Miss Majorie E. Hood and Mr. A. O. Cravin', for information on the faculty—Dr. E. M. Norris; for punching up the classes the Presidents: Mr. Lavaniel Henderson, Mr. Joe Edward Smith, Mr. Charlie Ladd, Mr. Melvin G. Burleson and Supervisors: Dr. G. R. Wool folk. Dr. J. M. Coruthers, Dr. E. E. O’Banion and Mr. C. H. Nicholas;—for assistance with typing, proof reading, etc.: Miss Al-vera E. Duncan, Miss Mary L. Dejohn and Mr. Joseph H. M. Davis; and for all around cooperation a splendid student body and college staff. Walter Chandler Ass’t. Business Manager Ray A. Harrison Business Mgr. Loise Mitchell Assistant Secretary Annuals published in 1917, 1926. 1940, 1943, 1946 and 1949). -OQCMU) THE 1910 PRAIRIE VIEW BASEBALL TEAM (Picture courtesy of Mr. T. L. Holley) H 1 Standing left to right: Guy Mims, 1st; Geo. Pierson 3rd; Rufus Beard, center; Tom L. Holley, Pitcher; Hugh Harper, 2nd; Vernon Orvis, Pitcher; Horatio Middleton, pitcher. Seated: Tommy Johnson, fielder; Bubber Thompson, 1st; Geo. Middleton, Pitcher; Virgil Gorec, Catcher; Baby Hubert, S. S.; Clifford Sleet, Catcher. Not shown C. H. Waller, Coach, W. P. Terrell, Manager. A page from the scrap book of the late A. G. Hilliard Sr.(-Courtesy of his family) (This page was written by the late R. H. L. Smith, a student at Prairie View in 1889. He later became a member of the Texas Legislature. His picture hangs in the House Chamber in Austin, Texas now). Some of the pages in the scrap book date back to 1884. One was written by Mr. T. T. Pollard who will retire as Supervisor of Negro Schools, Beaumont, June 1949 after more than 60 years of service as a teacher in the Public Schools of Texas. Other pages were by J. T. Taylor, Hackbcrry (1884), J. H. Speaker, Wharton; A. R. Pickard, Brcnham (1889); A. J. Kirkpatrick, Sherman (1888); T. A. Collins, Calvert; R. E. L. Holland, Willis, Texas; W. E. Miller, Belton; J. L. Swcatt, Waxahachic and D. W. Wilson. Said Mr. Wilson: Cling to principles, not men.” -CBO-lin SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Majoric Bigsby E. O Banion Assistant Secretary C r Sponsors We arrived—700 strong in September, 1947. From high schools all over the state came the Freshmen to begin college careers. 'Our sponsors, Dr. E. E. O'Ban ion, Mr. H. T. Jones, and Miss D. I. Burdinc immediately took us in charge to set the course. To assist them in this difficult task we elected Willie Hargraves President and Robbie Allen Secretary. Then we set out on our course. We made an outstanding record in most activitcs. The seas were sometimes difficult but we managed, and in athletics, socials, and classrooms the sophomores made, and will continue to make, themselves felt. Onward our ship continues to travel — This year, we arc back with 423 of the original 7(M). Our members are participating in all phases of the institution’s life like roots extending from a giant oak. OFFICERS Charlie I.add ... John Crawford . Robbie Allen Majorie Bigsby . Edward Dewitty ........... President ......... Vice Pres. ........... Secretary ......... Ass't. Sec. ........... Treasurer Miss D. I. Burdine Aaron Currington ... Robert Montgomery Edward Deo ....... Dr. E. E. O'Banion Mr. H. T. Jones ......... Sponsor .... Bus. Mgr. Parliamentarian ... Sgt. at Arms Sponsor Sponsor Allen, Robbie Jewel Pittsburg, Texas Home Economics SOPHOMORE CLASS Bell, Melba Jean Anderson, Emma L. Bastrop, Texas Home Economics Baker, Billie Jo Bremond, Texas Arts Sciences Basher, Irene Athens, Texas Arts Sciences Texarkana, Texas Home Economics Bennett, Ruth Lee Newton, Texas Arts Sciences Bigsby, Marjorie Brenham, Texas Home Economics Blocker, Vina Ella Hearne, Texas Home Economics Booty, Earlinc Beckville, Texas Arts Sciences Boyd, James L. Dallas, Texas Arts Sciences Boykin, Edith Bradley, Katie Mac Brannon, Bessie F. Brantley, Bobbie J. Brown, Elouise C. Dallas, Texas Arts . Sciences Orange, Texas Hughes Springs, Texas DeKalb, Texas Arts Sciences Arts Sciences Home Economics Gladewater, Texas Arts Sciences Brown Roy L. Bay City, Texas Agriculture Burton, James Edgar Burton, Thomas H. Burnett, Hazel Cravcr, Nadina L. Houston, Texas Arts Sciences Hawkins, Texas Hawkins, Texas Arts Sciences Arts Sciences Ladonia, Texas Arts Sciences Connor, Alvin Denison, Texas Mechanic Arts Chambers, Gladys Ft. Worth, Texas Arts • Sciences Clark, Marcie L. Christian, Willie. C. Chandler, Billy Brownwood, Texas Arts Sciences Hawkins, Texas Arts : Sciences Jacksonville, Texas Home Economics Cooper, Estelle Bryan, Texas Arts Sciences Coruthers, Rose M. Cucrington, Aaron Prairie View, Texas Cameron, Texas Home Economics Agriculture Darkins, Annie B. Beaumont, Texas Home Economics Dawson, Charlton Wharton, Texas Arts Sciences SOPHOMORE CLASS DcHorncy, T. Denison, Texas Mechanic Arts Dickens, Clara B. Dickson, Orclla Dow, Marj' Edward, Geraldine Henderson, Texas Arts Sciences Edmondson, Gus Sherman, Texas Mechanic Arts Houston, Texas Arts Sciences Carlsbad, New Mexico Bivins, Texas Home Economics Home Economics Edwards, Lovell Ewell, Jcnelle Edwards, Vernon Fields, Naamcn Marshall, Texas Arts Sciences Fields, Irene Ft. Worth, Texas Arts Sciences Fontenot, Leonard Beaumont, Texas Arts Sciences Foreman, Wanda Beaumont, Texas Home Economics Floyd, Charles L. Pittsburg, Texas Agriculture Franklin, Augustine Port Arthur. Texas Arts Sciences Frazier, Ola V. Woodville, Texas Home Economics SOPHOMORE CLASS Fry, Mary Ethel Garner, Audrey Goodwin, Annie Prairie View, Texas Winona, Texas Timpson, Texas Arts Sciences Home Economics Arts Sciences Greenwood, Arlene San Antonio, Texas Arts Sciences Corsicana, Texas Arts Sciences Jackson, Rebecca Bay City, Texas Arts Sciences Howard, Jesse Seattle, Wash. Mechanic Arts Jackson, Lowell San Antonio, Texas Arts Sciences Jones, Cleo Elgin, Texas Arts Sciences Johnson, Vernice Belton, Texas Arts Sciences Troup, Texas Home Economics Jones, Harvey D. Longview, Texas Agriculture Holt, Joe Sherman, Texas Mechanic Arts James, Joe Harold Conroe, Texas Arts Sciences SOPHOMORE CLASS a Jones, Velma Caldwell, Texas Arts Sciences Laddie, Sam Bay City, Texas Arts Sciences Kirk, Helen King, Loraine Ladd, Charlie Prairie View San Antonio, Texas Pittsburg, Texas Arts Sciences Arts Sciences Arts Sciences La vert, Robzcnc Texarkana, Texas Arts Sciences Lee, Marvis Malone, Edgar Marshall Justene Marshall, Recie M. Corsicana, Texas Arts Sciences Gonzales, Texas Arts Sciences Houston, Texas Arts Sciences Houston, Texas Arts Sciences Martin, Dorothy Prairie View, Texas Arts Sciences Martin, Grace Kerens, Texas Arts Sciences Mays, Helen R. Wichita Falls, Tex. Arts Sciences Mercer, Berry Hearnc, Texas Mechanic Arts Miles, Bcttyc DeKalb, Texas Arts Sciences SOPHOMORE CLASS Mills, Essie M. Ft. Worth, Texas Home Economics Moore, Lawrence Moore, Robert Morgan, John P. Morton, Joycclyn Fairfield, Texas Arts Sciences Rosenburg, Tcx;is Arts Sciences Terrell, Texas Arts Sciences McFadden, Wendell Houston, Texas Mechanic Arts McWilliams, Katherine Narcissc, Fred Nelson, Grace Newton, Texas Agriculture Norris, Jean Prairie View, Texas Arts Sciences Teague, Texas Arts Sciences Beaumont, Texas Mechanic Arts Bryan, Texas Arts Sciences Outley, Juanita Houston, Texas Arts Sciences Parker, Floyd Brenham, Texas Agriculture Payton, Bernice Texarkana, Texas Arts Sciences Phillips, Annie Teague, Texas Arts Sciences Raglin, Naomi Richards, Texas Arts Sciences Reese, Gayrcll Paris, Texas Home Economics SOPHOMORE CLASS Richardson, Charles Robinson, Hillery Sadberry, Carolyn S . I V' Sargent, Ernest Beaumont, Texas Agriculture Texas City, Texas Arts Sciences Port Arthur, Texas Mechanic Arts Bench ley, Texas Home Economics Smith, Edith Shannon, Evelyn Sharpliss, Dorothy Shepard, Walterenc Texarkana, Texas Arts Sciences Big Sandy, Texas Home Economics Marlin, Texas Home Economics Smith, Edna Marie Texarkana, Texas Arts Sciences Smothers, Dorphenia Malakoff, Texas Arts Sciences Sowell, Jerelcnc San Augustine, Tex. Home Economics Stein, Lajoie Mt. Enterprise, Tex. Arts Sciences Stewart, Jessye Beaumont, Texas Arts Sciences SOPHOMORE CLASS Sutton, Simmie It v . - Tatum, James Thomas, Dorctha Strickland, Doris Texarkana, Texas Arts Sciences Thomas, Rose, M. Ft. Worth. Texas Arts Sciences Henderson, Texas Arts Sciences Walker, Clarice New Boston. Texas Arts Sciences Truvillian, Alma Hillsboro, Texas Arts Sciences Twine, Elizabeth Galveston, Texas Arts Sciences Wade, Murlinc Hughes Springs, Texas Home Economics Kenney, Texas Home Economics VC'atson, Street man Wcdgcworth, Mar) White, Thomas Marietta, Texas Agriculture Gladewatcr, Texas Home Economics Jasper, Texas Agriculture Whitening, Bobbie Addick, Texas Arts Sciences SOPHOMORE CLASS Alexander, Cclcster Jacksonville, Texas Home Economics 4 Arnic, Vera Lockhart, Texas Arts and Sciences Allen, Gloria Mae Port Arthur, Texas Arts and Sciences Allen, Richard M. El Paso, Texas Mechanic Arts Banks, Gloria Jean Fort Worth, Texas Arts and Sciences Ik Banks, Willie R. [ Hartwell, Georgia Mechanic Arts Barnes, Samuel Alto, Texas Mechanic Arts Bennett, Frank Houston, Texas Arts and Sciences Beal, Floyd A. Henderson, Texas Arts and Sciences Bennett, Alton Earl Camden, Texas Mechanic Arts Berry, Ida Pauline Marlin, Texas Arts and Sciences Burton, Audrey Mac Abilene, Texas Arts and Sciences Bonner, Helen C. Hillsboro, Texas Arts and Sciences Brigman, Yvonne Adccn Atlanta, Texas Arts and Sciences Burks, Chester Silsbcc, Texas Mechanic Arts SOPHOMORE CLASS Caldwell, Herman Texarkana, Texas Arts and Sciences Cravcr, Nadina L. Houston, Texas Arts and Sciences Cochran, James Denton, Texas Arts and Sciences Cox, Lorene Corsicana, Texas Arts and Sciences Crawford, John P. Texarkana, Texas Agriculture De Witty, Robert L. Dallas, Texas Arts and Sciences Downey, William Dallas, Texas Arts and Sciences Ellis, Claude Port Arthur, Texas Mechanic Arts Crain, Norris Dallas, Texas Arts and Sciences Goodlow, Charles Abilene, Texas Mechanic Arts f Green, David E. Linden, Texas Agriculture Grimes, Archie Neil Hancock, Goldie M. Wichita Falls, Texas Mineola, Texas Arts and Sciences Arts and Sciences Haynes, Thelma Victoria, Texas Arts and Sciences Heard, Peggy Cameron, Texas Arts and Sciences SOPHOMORE CLASS Hightower, Richard Houston, Texas Arts and Sciences Hollins, Lee N. Houston, Texas Arts and Sciences Jackson, Corctha Navasota, Texas Arts and Sciences Jackson, Silla Naples, Texas Arts and Sciences Johnson, Clarence Bullard, Texas Agriculture Johnson, Kirby L. Beaumont, Texas Arts and Sciences Jones, Mercedes Beaumont, Texas Arts and Sciences Kendrick, Alvin Hayncsvillc, La. Mechanic Arts Kendrick, Laholman Haynesville, La. Mechanic Arts Jackson, Vcrnell Athens, Texas Arts and Sciences Kyle, Joe F. Lee, Gloria M. Livingston, Velma Love, Clara B. Mickens, Mary H. West Columbia, Texas Port Arthur, Texas Houston, Texas Teague, Texas Prairie View, Texas Arts and Sciences Arts and Sciences Home Economics Arts and Sciences Arts and Sciences Morgan, Norris Mexia, Texas Arts and Sciences Mulkelroy, Cotos Hempstead, Texas Arts and Sciences Owens, Vcrda Lee Smithville, Texas Arts and Sciences SOPHOMORE CLASS Parker, George H. Galveston, Texas Mechanic Arts Powell, Anna Pearl Bryan, Texas Business Administration Price, Edward F. Smithville, Texas Arts and Sciences Ross, Allie Mura Mincola, Texas Home Economics Rhinchardt, Marye E. Hugo, Oklahoma Arts and Sciences Richardson, Maple L. Longview, Texas Arts and Sciences Rodgers, Elizabeth Paris, Texas Arts and Sciences Sanders, Verna Raye Kilgore, Texas Home Economics Scott, William Jr. Solomon, James Steins, Martha Colorado City, Texas Prairie View, Texas Mt. Enterprise, Texas Mechanic Arts Arts and Sciences Home Economics SOPHOMORE CLASS Thomas, Donald Lee Ft. Worth, Texas Mechanic Arts Walker, Albert Chichasha, Okla. Mechanic Arts Washington, George Wells, Jr., Cameron Henderson, Texas Prairie View, Texas Arts and Sciences Arts and Sciences Wilburn, R. L. Ft. Worth, Texas Arts and Sciences Willis, John H. Longview, Texas Agriculture Williams, Estella Calvert, Texas Arts and Sciences Williams, James Longview, Texas Agriculture Williams, Jesse Tennessee Colony, Texas Arts and Sciences Wills, Alice Louise Lockhart, Texas Home Economics Wilson, Paris A. Seguin, Texas Agriculture Word, Mozelle Wichita Falls, Texas Arts and Sciences Wright, Clinton Jasper, Texas Agriculture 1 Williams, Laura Wichita Falls, Texas Arts and Sciences Wright, Ethel L. Liberty, Texas Arts and Sciences NHAIL ,N 'HidWn£ A favorite in the college community is the 125 voice choir. They furnish numbers for our church services each Sunday morning at 11:00. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS President Ermodinc Bigsby Chr. Sponsors Assistant Secretary To govern the affairs of the 700 Freshmen are: Melvin G. Burleson............................President Chas. Columbus ...................................Vice. Pres. Inez Graves...................................Secretary Ermodinc Bigsby .................................Ass’t. Seer. Jas. E. Smith ............................. Business Mgr. Milbrcw Davis....................................Treasurer Chas. H. Nicholas, Nathaniel Harden, Miss B. Catchings, and A. W. Randall, Sponsors Left: Schuhmacher Hall Bottom: NY A No. and some of the 75 trailers 2 FRESHMAN CLASS idams, Mildred S. Johnnie M. Alexander Alfred, Minnie L. Allen, Irma Faye Anderson, Cardell Jasper, Texas Oakwood, Texas Baytown, Texas Bay City, Texas Temple, Texas Bolden, Willie Bonner, Helen D. Boson, Olevia F. Brewer, Mayward M. Brooks, Vivian L. Houston, Texas Somerville, Texas Hempstead, Texas Teague, Texas Belton, Texas Bryant, Marjorie Bunkley, Lonnie Burleson, Melvin G. Burnett, Freddie M. Carrcathers, Mcll R. Gainville, Texas Denison, Texas Houston, Texas Wichita Falls, Texas Denison, Texas Carter, Carolyn Chambers, Adclc Cheatham, Lillie B, Clark, Odessa Coleman, Mae E. Center, Texas Beaumont, Texas San Marcos, Texas Denison, Texas Newton Texas FRESHMAN CLASS Curl, Blandene Hunt, Myrtle B. Collins, Dorothy Darden, Cclestine Davis, Lela Mac Huntsville, Tevas St. Augustine, Tex. Giddings, Texas Gilmer, Texas Houston, Texas Davis, Paul G. Dawscy, Clara Dcvcrcaux, Georgia Edwards, Ruth Joy Emanuel, Doris Lufkin, Texas Giddings. Texas Baytown, Texas San Antonio, Texas Dallas, Texas Finley, Ruth Gamble, Doris J. Garrett, Ada Floyd Godine, Jewel L. Gooden, Ruby Temple, Texas Hearne, Texas San Augustine, Texas Bryan, Texas Houston, Texas Green, Vcrdia Lee Hall. Aldcrenc Hamlet, Ella J. Haynes, Frances V. Hodges. William Evergreen, Texas Crockett. Texas Athens. Texas Fort Worth, Texas Houston. Texas FRESHMAN CLASS Johnson, Charles R. Cameron, Texas Johnson, Constance Nacogdoches, Texas Jones, Lydian R. Ennis, Texas Jones, Marie Sherman, Texas Lawson, Jimmie L. Montgomery, Texas Lewis. Ida Mac Lightfoot. Dorcas E Mack, Bettyc J. Mathis. Annie Frank Mitchell, Adams Prairie View, Texas Bryan, Texas Beaumont. Texas Dallas, Texas Houston, Texas Mitchell, Giles Lena Moore, Drucilla Mosley, Audrey McGowcn, Mary Ruth McKinney, Gloria Houston, Texas Lyons. Texas Hempstead, Texas Nacogdoches, Texas Navasota, Texas Mi Neal, Ora Rosenhurg, Texas Nathan, Earlyne B. Brenham, Texas Nelson, Berry H. Palmer, Hattie D. Palmer, W. H., Jr. Weimer, Texas Huntsville, Texas Jamestown, Texas FRESHMAN CLASS Pcavy, Freddie Petitt, Cleveland Petitt, Gloria D. Pettaway, Altha Petitt, Homer Houston, Texas Kendleton, Texas Kendleton, Texas Orange, Texas Kcndleton, Texas Phillip, Mildred J. Phillips, Clarice V. Preston, Bernice Reed, Robbie Rhodes, Fannie Jean Houston, Texas San Augustine, Texas Beasley, Texas Mart, Texas Houston, Texas Robinson, Robert C. Shivers, Dcloris Smith, James Scott, Wellington Todd, Frederick D. Necdville, Texas Bryan, Texas Luling, Texas Jacksonville, Texas Dallas, Texas White, Dorothy J. Williams, Mary Lee Williams, Vcrncll Woods, Doris Jean Wright, Herman Beaumont, Texas Corsicana, Texas Houston, Texas Athens, Texas Jasper, Texas FRESHMAN CLASS Adams, Lobias Alfred, Olevia Amos, Evelyn Balkey, Cleotha Barlow, Earncstinc Henderson, Texas Baytown, Texas Houston, Texas Port Arthur, Texas Houston, Texas Arts and Sciences Arts and Sciences Arts and Sciences Arts and Sciences Arts and Sciences Bellinger, Dorothy Lee Bigsby, Ermodine San Antonio, Texas Brcnham, Texas Arts and Sciences Home Economics Black, Vernon Carthage, Texas Arts and Sciences Booth, Billie R. Henderson, Texas Home Economics Butler, Gwendolyn Denison, Texas Arts and Sciences . f Carr, Jackie B. Houston, Texas Arts and Sciences Stubberficld, T. E. Clayton, Tom Willis, Texas Navasota, Texas Mechanic Arts Agriculture 2 Collins, Val Homer Davis, Lee J. Mexia, Texas Dallas, Texas Arts and Sciences Arts and Sciences Davis, Ray Dean, Fredrica F. Dillon, Ray Don Dimery, Ernestine Donegan, jaurinc Pittsburg, Texas Galveston, Texas Galveston, Texas Round Rock, Texas Nacogdoches, Texas Agriculture Arts and Sciences Arts and Sciences Arts and Sciences Arts and Sciences FRESHMAN CLASS Duncan, Andrew DuPont, Mary R. Dupree, Alma Flanagan, Claude Frazier, Dessor R. Smithvillc, Texas Richmond, Texas Ft. Worth, Texas Henderson, Texas Houston, Texas Agriculture Home Economics Home Economics Arts and Sciences Nursing Education Gooden, Bessie E. Hall, Hayden E. Harris, John R- Harrison, Louis Harvey, Dorothy Belton, Texas Sherman, Texas Gonzales, Texas Fairfield, Texas Ft. Worth. Texas Arts and Sciences Agriculture Arts and Sciences Home Economics Arts and Sciences Harvey, Mary I. Smith, George S. Hilliard, Joyce Cockrell, Marjorie Hogue, Joseph El Reno, Okla. Bay City, Texas Yoakum, Texas Houston, Texas Richards, Texas Home Economics Arts and Sciences Arts and Sciences Arts and Sciences Agriculture Jackson, Raymond Johnson, Jessye Smith, Jessica M. Keaton, Audrey Kemp, Valasta Oak wood, Texas Quinlan, Texas Texarkana, Texas Dallas, Texas Somerville, Texas Agriculture Arts and Sciences Arts and Sciences Arts and Sciences Home Economics FRESHMAN CLASS Lee, Joseph R. Loeb, Doris Love, Doris Marshall, Herbert Miles, Jimmie Beaumont, Texas Port Arthur, Texas Fort Worth, Texas Wichita Falls, Texas Galveston, Texas Arts and Sciences Arts and Sciences Home Economics Arts and Sciences Arts and Sciences Milton, Mary T. Morrison, Clemmie McDadc, Florene McDonald, Alma J. Simpson, Vcatrice Kendlcton, Texas Houston, Texas Houston, Texas Silsbce, Texas Houston, Texas Arts and Sciences Home Economics Arts and Sciences Home Economics Home Economics Nicholson, Juanita O. Orr, Clyde H. Palmer, Earncstine Penelton, Alberta E. Presley, Joyce Doris Port Arthur, Texas Van Alstyne, Texas Liberty, Texas Dallas, Texas Dallas, Texas Arts and Sciences Arts and Sciences Arts and Sciences Arts and Sciences Arts and Sciences Robertson, Lois Ross, Anita Sells, Eska C. Session, Uaray Simpson, James Rosser, Texas Houston, Texas Jamestown, Texas Rusk, Texas Rosenburg, Texas Home Economics Home Economics Arts and Sciences Arts and Sciences Arts and Sciences The Anderson Hall Culture Club was organized September 23, 1948 with Mrs. D. C. Rayford, supervisor of Anderson Hall, as sponsor. The following officers were elected and installed: President ............ 1st Vice President.... 2nd Vice President ... Secretary ............ Ass’t. Secretary...... Treasurer ............ Reporter.............. Chr. Program Comm. Chr. Music Comm. ... Chr. Social Comm...... ....... Catherine Evans ........ Willcola King ...... Mattie McDonald ...Luclla Marie Hayes Arleatha Morgan Walker ... Majorie Louise Miller ...Gloria K. Bradford ... Dorothy Mac Bilton ...... Grace Eva Wells ... Gloria Earline Avery The members of the club adopted the following objectives and pledge. OBJECTIVES: 1. To create the atmosphere of home life. 2. To develop social, physical, mental and moral educational standard and to take special interest in the interior of the building and its surroundings. 3. To secure the co-operation of students in Anderson Hall in all that concern the edu- cation and welfare of the youth of the campus. PLEDGE: As (seniors), we pledge to observe the rules and regulations of the school and to conduct ourselves in a way to be an asset to the school both on and off the campus. Pictured above are some of the residents of Anderson Hall, which was built in 1933 and is a senior dormitory. 123 girls reside in Anderson. The club has sponsored several club activities. Among them are: book reviews, discussion groups, and programs concerning dormitory improvement and cultural life. O Clyde J. Messiah President Talmadge Sharp Vice President The Veteran Club was organized on the campus in Sept. 1945. It has become one of the most progressive dubs of the school with a present membership of 373. It’s members have consistently been the leaders of student affairs. Clyde J. Messiah.................... President Talmadge Sharp..................... Vice Pres. Clyde McQueen ..................... Secretary Marccllus Harmon ................... Treasurer Lawrence Britton .................... Reporter Cleveland Williams ..... ............Chaplain Ixc E. Perkins............... Faculty Sponsor Clyde McQueen Secretary Lee E. Perkins Sponsor Marccllus Harmon Treasurer HOMECOMING DAY 1948 —WINNING FLOATS 1st Place—Agriculture, 2nd Place—Mechanic Arts Prairie View Homecoming Attended By 3 5,GOO Football Enthusiasts and Alumni ° By R. W. llll.l.lAitH ':.n l movies of past P. V. game |0 for PRAIRIE VIBW. Texas.— The Sattirdav morning from 4 to 7 lr.«lt IWR Prairie View Homecoming „-,!ock the u.itor and faculty per- Nov fi went down in history a danced to the tune or Charles � e- the larcest Irom the standpoint Branch and hi Collegians. The . w.1 ol attendance and the fullest from decoration was rated a among • the standpoint of varied and nu thc v0, rcn • on the hill. meiout activities. The General Alumni Association i'rr..- jt 2ot under wav with a huge h ld it business meeting from fin’ Son fire at 8 octorl Fridas night. P 30 a m. to 11:30 a m with R W. ilrie oive galore. miiMC. talks and Milliard presiding. The Assocta- I....................... ••• ■ I.J .l.o Floats: first place. Agrtcui-lure; second place. Mechanic Arts: third place. Home. arts. Decorated cars: first. Tri- I City club; second. San Antonio: third place, Silsbec-Jasper. Miss Ida Mae Keith Miss P. V.) and Mrs. Mamie Reed Lee (Mis Homecoming) reigned joint-|v. Their attendants were Mis Pcltye McDonald. Mis Massalina Storkjon. Clyde Messiah. Webster Miller and Clarence William made up the male members of the oarty. Shortly before the game the ROTC tinder Col. Reubel staged _ snappy and .mjtressive demon- Prairie View Downs Texas Steers 20-6 : PRA1RIF. VIKW. Texas. — The Prairie View Panthers continued | their undefeated trek toward a Southwest Conference climax here Saturday when they whipped the Texas college Steers of Tyler. Tcxa . 20-fi. after giving up a Steer tally in the first minute of the contest as a result of a had pas from center. Payne recovered the fumble for Texas. In the second period. Beasley P. V. Alu Mable My PRAIRIE VIEW. Prairie View Alumn dent Arsoelatlon wl Mabl Myers In rc t on KLEE. HousUM 11:00 p. m., Novemb progrjtn will be Rt S 3O p. m. Novcmbet tng i and wilt be wl brottdcait the next poition of i he bro HOMECOMING DAY. : THE OLD AND THE NEW 3rd Place 1948 — Home Economics 1947 WINNERS: Front, Mechanic Arts (first), second, Agriculture VARSITY ATHLETICS t Regular Coidling Staff, left to fight: William Nicks, Assistant Coach; Fred Long. Athletic Director ami Head Coach; Witter Lee, Assistant Coach, and Jimmie Stevens. Assistant Coach. COACH OF VARIOUS SPORTS Fred Long. Head Coach Foo UI Ba.lt Ul MtJ Mm’s Troth Fred Ixxig William Nkks Jimmie Stevens Wister Lee Teuuii Jimmie Stevens XTomtnt llj.it Ul Bessie Catchings IT'o« i 'i Trad Lloyd Scott Clus. E. Carpenter ATHLETIC COMMITTEE G. L. Smith. Chairman L E. Scott H. R. Turner C. S. Wells. Secretary to I- C. Mosley C. L. Wilson Committee R. W. Hilliard L. E. Perkins Below: The 194K Panther Squid •Of Jl-in � U '-V Finder-’j then Prairie View f 42 Richardson • 41 Burrell (202 — 10 Heard (168 46 Gipson (20! . 2!) Grace (179 vTl 48 Deo (214) 37 Johnson (190) 25 Beasley_ 35 Garnett Jr 15 Clay (lw aK M Bradley . J ©rest due to .— —-ui.W Ray Dillon e f nine view cutnl t to flock to ! • i 8outh Uf WUpr I At the brginHB luarter Dillon dl Bis generous 20 J Iru on his vrsj felld after eludlnj [to bring him dc |brr was on his stepped out ofi were several tir M 1 seemed .mmln M land Prr.lrlc Clemmons k rr.ee trace Wnd r fc. n-m- . 1 GAME TIM Ben Young Horace Beasley George Stafford P.V. P.V. Jim Bradley P.V. Vol. 25. No. 1� P.V. P.V. P.V. P.V. j) S‘ n the I'rst bracket ,nit time. Bernle lender free., the 15 to Lester Lr «-Tof t i9 first tally of t. e lius- Prairie Con Unbeaten c.iaig ecr?y in ih second the i Panthers drove straight (torn tic to the h mark ty the .and; vkli.1 up a pile ct larsi never loving Ute bu.t. the Cats with a myiuio “ ' were hclpicM HKAUCIE VIEW. - The Panth era oontinned urdefeated He- fl day with four win and as they surpassed a hardy sas State evelen 15-d ,m days after upaetUn ‘-.X In the Dallas Cotter-The first period wnat ira- vfcSes again In tes Bradley Beasley nnJ ely through ter off Interference,, klorylsnd for the tr.'ly, freeving the It beats Cornell in top game of a big football week Lttt Saturday aftern« on Americans forgot about major rrine and turned to one they could watch on hundreds of grassy 360- by 160-foot rectangle all aero the land. They were more interested in Michigan w. Minnesota, Princeton M. Columbia, and Praitic View is. Arkansas State than they were in Truman vs. Dewey or Viahinsky is. Marshall M Move Brown Co-Capt. Tommie Beasley It- SEASONS RECORD 1948 jk 25 Sam Houston ..... 6 0 Bishop ..... 0 15 Tillotson ........ 0 18 Wiley..... 0 15 Arkansas..... 6 21 Texas State..... 0 21 Texas College...... 6 12 Grambling.........34 0 Langston .....13 0 Southern.....19 • were scorelera at e and time ayain to i -itlwv left, but they write hunt about -f utilised chances field, last tr.lr.uifs of their side of the . • Calls SCU3M j ch gWwjltnd byj ,n am'L iad a.ruck hard I nsas Isiah Heard miey l -0 Lett £na .............. Quarterback Right., Half h« flarj uill „ t, u- An Cap., Morn. RkIwJmo p; Jj l -W' ’-ha Panthers F F d l� t coa- •or and Head 4 ■?• islant riMcliiui MMk.. _ locked the I VSS J M. Bell NATIONAL A.A.U. JR. CHAMPS 1947 Eural Davis Verdia Crawford Broad Jump Discus SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE CHAMPS — 1947 ■ WHEN P. V. JOURNEYED TO THE COAST IN 1947 (Coaching Staff: W. J. Nicks, Jimmie Stevens. Wister Lee) (Captain Isiah Heard. Co-Captain Arthur Young) WILBERFORCE’S SELLERS CROUNDED FOR SIX LOST BY FLOYD MORRIS OF PRAIRIE VIEW IN FRUIT BOWL ■■ —- ■■ ■■ ■ -- ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ I GOOD GAME LOOMS fegro Eleven Set Fruit Bowl Contest or Bowl Tilt Today May Prove a Thriller Today on Kezar Turf � y. Xtch Gaston F. Lewis’ Wilbcr- By BRUCE LEE e squad of thirty-five features The San Francisco football fanatics who attend the first Fruit P°wor running of 190-pound Bowl game in history this afternoon at Kezar Stadium may have a,)ack TiPton- whose out-pleasant surprise awaiting them when Wilberforce College of Ohiodinp play enab,od him to at-and Prairie View College of Texas kickoff q � ™ :the highest scoring mark of Somewhat apathetically during the past week, the tw tbe thrills of a professional bi nd certainly all the scrappine: an intersectional collegiate gam In the first place. It’s the meeting on the West Coast of Negro elevens, and it's one of few in the progress of the t With little to choose on their comparative records, Wllberfoi le of Ohio and Prairie View University of Texas were set r big game of the year, the battle of the first annual Fn '1 (janie at Kezar Stadium Wilberforce Win -- ,r By Bob KLZAR STADIUM, Dec. H.— that matches NeVro teams in ii‘Before the gayest and most thor sectional combat. oughly entertained crowd of the TIPTON TALKS Second is the provoking com of Ed Tipton. 5 foot, 11 inch, pound All-Midwest fullback or Wilberforce squad. Tipton said, his team arrived in our town day, I’ve read the publicit. your (San Francisco) papers ? want to tell you our team is Y than you say. Furthermore better than you’ve given me «. In thvpapers for being.” Such hnnestv is refreshinr season, Wilberforce University’s Green Wave, from Xenia, Ohio, rolled to .a 26-0 triumph over Prairie View, of Texas, in the first annual Fruit Bowl game today. Approximately 10.000 s$w the first all-Negro gridiron contest Wilberforce lineup. One of them. Left Half Walt Sellers, who can hot-foot for anybody's football team, earned honors as the game’s outstanding player. But, good as the compactly put up Sellers was, he wasn’t too much better than half a dozen other performers. Not the least of them was Sellers’ relief man, Carl Baylor, who scored three touch- over played in San Francisco, andidowns. Another was Quarterback it's doubtful if two faster team Freddie Hall, who pitched to Bay-have ever opeiat d on the Kczarllor for two touchdowns and to sec State, 14-7. They defeat Kittyhawk Aggies, 101-0, earl in the season. The game is the brain child George M. Kelly, Prairie Vii alumnus, and Floyd Randolph both of Oakland. Four oth prominent Negro businessm were called in to help finance t game. Ben Watkins’ jive band w perform and Louis Armstror Joshua White and Bill Robins have indicated they will be hand. Fruil Howl Summaries Lineups: Wll.nKItMIIU.K I'RAItm M� Position Woort-c .......LRR....... Rro| V. e� rl� r .....I.TR.......V r Blackburn .......LOR........ jin A. Johnson...... C || Newman ........R 0,1,......r. McCullough....RTI...........sr .......r el..... Rtchs, Haft ........... Q R, r. hr........ Prairie View has been called The Tennis Capitol of the Southwest. The late Mr. C. W. Lewis put it on the map. His student Lloyd Scott (standing between Adams and Woods, right) is tennis coach. The three are shown boarding the train to be the first Negro tennis players to enter the National Collegiate Tourney (Los Angeles 1947) Top: Left — Cap Zuber of Lack-land Air Base, San Antonio. Texas holding the trophy that the flyers won when they defeated Prairie View in the finals of the Open Basketball Tournament at Prairie View Jan. 8, 1949. Cap . Elmer Redd of Prairie View is shown right. THE 1949 SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS (Prairie View’s first conference championship in basketball) Standing: A. Bennett, E. Henson. L. Sheppard, A. Matter-son. J. Carr, J. Boyd. Kneeling: O. Pipkins, I. Barnes, C Sams, P. Lemons, L. Johnson, Cap . E. Redd, Coach Jimmie Stevens. Sitting: S. Watson, J. Washington. E. Johnson, G. Durden. W. James. Jas. Hall. GIRLS TEAM Left Row Standing: Evan Rigman, Bettyc Johnson, Alma Williams, Ernestine Palmer, Barbara Williams. Ella Jewel Hamlctt. Irene Basher. Middle Row: Coach Bessie Catchings, Mary Dow, Ima Faye Buford. O. M. Erwin, Olivia H. White, Mattie Porter. Bottom Row: Dolly P. Henry, Capt. Eloise Brown, Louise Harrison. Games through February 12, 19-19 Prairie View- 41 T. S. U 37 Prairie View 51 Southwest Business College .. . .27 Prairie View 55 T. S. U 18 Prairie View 17 Grambling 31 Prairie View 22 Grambling 43 Conference Games P. V. 56 I angst on __________ 61 P. V. 76 Langston 70 P. V. 66 Texas ................77 P.V. 53 Texas ______________ 52 P. V. 71 Bishop ............ 56 P.V. 66 Bishop 57 P. V. 60 Wiley .............. 45 P.V. 50 Wiley ................42 P. V. 62 Grambling P. V. 78 S. West B P. V. 72 Lackland . P. V. 64 Wiley ..... P.V. 70 S. Huston P. V. 42 Lackland . fitwT 53 P. V. 59 56 47 P. V. 56 54 53 P. V. 68 35 51 P.V. 72 41 55 P. V. 66 57 58 P. V. 62 Ark. State .. 50 (End of Conference P.V. 55 Bishop ............... 50 P.V. 58 Fisk ................. if. P. V. 35 Tenn. State ...........66 P. V. 48 Morris Brown..... 55 P.V. 64 Morehouse ____________ 45 P.V. 55 Tuskcgcc ............. 65 P. V. 55 Ala. State.........-...59 P. V. 53 Grambling .......... 40 P. V. 66 Texas State ___________38 P.V. 64 Tillotson _____________32 THE PRAIRIE VIEW ALUMNI AND EX-STUDENTS ASSOCIATION (National) Mablc Kilpatrick 25 Ray Harrison '25 F. R. Pierson '26 Wm. Batts '34 E. J. Washington 31 Pianist Sgt-at-Arms Treasurer Chaplain Parliamentarian The Prairie View Alumni and Ex-Students Association was organized in 1914. For several years it was inactive after organization, however, since 1923 it has had an uninterrupted period of operation with the following men heading the body: O. P. DcWalt 1923-28; Hobart Taylor 1928-32; O. J. Thomas 1932-39; H. S. Estelle 1939-46 and R. W. Hilliard 1946-48. The Association has sponsored various projects for the improvement of the college, among them—given an organ, furnished the lobby of Anderson Hall, assisted with furnishing the Guest House, and given more than $1200.00 (on books about the Negro) to the library. Several experiments are now in operation; (1) driving for members in March and April rather than May, (2) a two year (in succession) maximum for Presidents, (3) two business meetings per year (May and November). President Farris, in his first year (elected November 1948) has pledged to put a program in operation based on the wishes of the members. CLASS 1926 RE UNION IN 19-16 CLASS 1928 RE UNION IN 1948 CLASS 1937 RE UNION IN 1947 CLASS 1917 RE UNION IN 1947 DOINGS OI; THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Top: When the Alumni and Faculty honored Principal Emeritus W. R. Banks. Left to Right: Wardcll Thompson, (back) D. W. Martin, Sgt-at-Arms; G. L. Smith, for faculty; R. W. Hilliard, President of P. V. Alumni Association (1946-1948); Dr. Evans, speaking; Dr. W. R. Banks, Rev. I. B. Loud, main speaker, Mr. A. C. Herald, Secretary, Mr. A. W. McDonald, Parliamentarian. When the Alumni officers congratulated Dr. Evans on becoming the first President of Prairie View. Front Row, Left to Right. Miss Mable Kilpatrick, Pianist; Mrs. Lucille (E. B.) Evans, looking on. Extreme Right Second Row. F. R. Pierson, treasurer; behind Dr. Evans, T. L. Holley, member. Congratulations and Best Wishes! says Principal Emeritus (left) W. R. Banks to Dr. E. B. Evans on Inauguration Dav December. 1918. THE LOCAL ALUMNI CLUB, composed of I JO members, represents a fair cross section of the JJ.000 graduates and ex-students of Prairie View A M College. It is composed of personnel representing the college’s administrative staff, faculty, administrative assistants, extension and extra mural services, and housewives. The local club attempts: (I) to serve as a model for all clubs of the type and (2) as a genial host to all home comers on official and impromptu occasions. Miss Constance Thomas Secretary Mrs. O. L. Bracy A. G. Cleaver Wm. Davis Mrs. Fannie Brooks Ass't. Seer. Mrs. Mable Bradley Mrs. A. G. Cleaver Miss Alvera Duncan Mrs. C E. Carpenter Chaplain Miss B. Brooks Leroy Cleaver Mrs. D. M. Ellis o 4 fc Edgar Henry Parliamentarian Mrs. L N. Brown Mrs. Z. Coleman Miss H. T. Farrell M. V. Brown A. O. Cravin Miss R. L. Bland Vice President J. L Boyer A. E. Charleston X'. G David L. C McMillian President Frank Young Arthur Poston Miss Myrtle Garrett Miss Dolores Gerald W. R. Gerald Edwin Guinn N. T. Harden James Harris Mrs. K. Herndon D. N. Herndon Mrs. Mattie W. Hilliard R. W. Hilliard Thos. L. Holley LOCAL ALUMNI CLUB C D. Yancy Mbs Wilier Jacobs Wiilct Lee Mbs Evelyn Lewis Charlie Mayes Mrs. R. B. Moore Mrs. A. Lob Pendergraff Lee E. Perkins Mrs. B. A. Thomas O. J. Thomas Inman While Mr . Doib Wilburn Mrs. Alice Kilpatrick Ernest Kimble Mrs. W. T. Kimble Thedford Lacy Mrs. Reva R. Loyd D. W. Martin. Sr. Mrs. H. N. S. Martin Mrs. Elite W. Mathis Miss Virginia MeGriff Mrs. Vivian McMillan E. M. Norris Emil W. Omens Mrs. D. B. Phillips Mrs. A. W. Randall Lloyd E. Scott Miss Manic Scott W. D. Thompson Mrs. Florence Vaughn Mrs. Thelma Wells Franklin Wesley J. M. Wilson Mrs. J. M. Wilson J. J. Woods Mrs. Douglas Woolfolk n ltns t Ly Albert Malvern President Senior Luther Mitchell Vice President Senior Joe Holt Treasurer Sophomore Lonnie Bunkley Mell Ruth Carreathers Freshman Freshman Odessa Clark Freshman Alvin Conner Sophomore Tommy DcHorncy Sophomore Gus Edmonson Sophomore TWIN CITY CLUB Edward Escoe Senior The Denison Prairie View Club was organized in 1943. This year, 1948, the Sherman students were added and it is now called the Prairie View-Twin City Club. As usual, the purpose of the club is to foster a closer harmony between Prairie View students, and potential students of Prairie View, Denison and Sherman. The Club is still under the original sponsor, Mr. H. S. Houston, a former teacher of Mechanic Arts at Denison. Members, other than those whose pictures appear above are: Marie Jones, Freshman Arts Science, Sherman; Ruby Douglas, Freshman Arts Science, Sherman; Glenda McKnight, Jr. Arts Science, Denison; Harl Thomas, Senior Mechanic Arts, Denison; James McKnight, Freshman Mechanic Arts, Denison; G. B. Potts, Sophomore Agriculture, Denison, Gwendalyn Butler, Freshman Arts Science, Denison and James Malvern, Denison. MISS IDA MAE KEITH (Photo by Roy Patton) JUNIORS ROGF.R STILES VICTORIA PHELPS SOPHOMORES BILLIE CHANDLER VELMA LIVINGSTON SENIORS IDA MAE KEITH ROGER PRIESTLY JUNIORS ARTHUR MARIE CRUMP JOSEPH SMITH SENIORS BEST DRESSED RUTH ELAINE JONES CLAUDE DABBS JUNIORS MOST VERSATILE MINNIE ALMA JONES ARTHUR McDONALD SENIOR MOST STUDIOUS DORIS J. HALL ■ FAVORITES Left: Aaron Cucrington Most Studious sophomore Seated: Lorainc King Most versatile soi Right: Onis V. Fox Senior most likely to succeed Left: Clcmmic Morrison Most versatile freshman Right: Ray A. Harrison Man-of-the-ycar FAVORITES Left to right: (Juniors) Wheeler Barrett, Most Studious man; Artye L. Washington, Most Studious Co-ed. (Senior) Lavaniel L. Henderson, Most Studious Man. Not an individual but certainly a favorite On the Hill is the Recreation Center. Top (left) The Queen arriving in her carriage, (right) Mr. Clyde Messiah escorting the Queen to the throne. CENTER (Left) The Pant lie r Dance (center) Dr. E. 13. Evans crowning the queen, Carolvn Owens seated left and Hattie Pearl Hilliard seated right looking on. BOTTOM: (left) a Spanish dance led by Willie Ethel Duncan (right) An authentic African Dance led by J. M. A. Otto (standing Left) of Gold ( oast British West Africa. MISS PRAIRIE VIEW 1947-48 Left to right: Horathel Dickens (second place); Howard Half Carl Prairie View (Joyce Mable Wilson), Jessie O. Thomas of the Nat.onal Off.ce, Amen- can Red Cross, Arthur Riddle, Lillian Faye Baugh, (th.rd place). MISS PRAIRIE VIEW AND CONTESTANTS — 1946-47 Miss Lillian M. Brown (Miss P.V.); Miss Imogene Hill, second place; Miss Dorothy Brailsford, third place. THE N. H. T. CLUB The New Homemakers of Texas Club was organized in 1936 under the direction of Miss Elizabeth C. May. It had for its purpose the developing of efficient leadership and a spirit of cooperativencss among all Home Economic girls of the state. All girls enrolled in the field of Home Economics are inactive members. After their freshman year they arc eligible for active membership. CREED: To do our bit as honest girls should To strive from morn’ til night as wise men would To be sincere, courageous and loyal as one could To fill this world with intelligent womanhood This is our creed. OFFICERS President .......... Vice President..... Secretary ......... Assistant Secretary Historian ......... Treasurer ......... Sponsor ........... ... Tommie Shackleford . Jennie Ruth McLendon ........ Essie Johnson .....Beulah Faye Fisher ..... Ruth Elaine Jones ..... “Mildred Pleasant Mrs. E. C. M. Galloway THE RED CROSS COLLEGE UNIT Officers Seated: Yvonne Johnson, student chairman; Marie Durten, vice chairman; Leona Ford, Secretary; Velma Livingston, First Aid; Lytle Taylor, Treasurer; Mary L. Dejean, Social Program Comm; Geneva Ricks, Nutrition; and Curtis A. Wood, Faculty chairman. Standing: Commoso D. Davis, chairman of Publicity Committee; Lois T. Wilbur, Home Service; Ben A. Alexander, Disaster Preparedness; Barbara Phillips, Norman Conley, Mercline Davis, Jewel Mitchell, Vera M. Clay, May F. Richardson, Adolphus Bracy and Samuel Bonds. Faculty Committee: (Not Pictured) Mrs. E. C. M. Galloway Mrs. T. R. Ross Mrs. B. E. Johnson Dr. T. P. Dooley Mr. Wister Lee Miss Catchings Miss D. B. Phillips The Red Cross College Unit is operated in cooperation with the local Waller County Chapter and under supervision from the Midwestern Area office, St. Louis, Mo. This active student group is credited with many activities which have contributed both to the general college program and to the individual's own personal experience in leading in and doing a number of worthwhile things. Activities include office assistants in Red Cross campus headquarters, Home Service, Nutrition, Home Nursing First Aid and Safety, Disaster Preparedness and Relief and the Annual Fund Raising Drive held every year in March. College courses in many of these activities arc offered in support of the activity program. THE LONGVIEW CLUB First Row Left to Right are: James Williams, Harvey D. Jones, Billie Ruth Booth, Maple L. Richardson, Mcrlenc L. Davis, Annie M. Garrison, Homer D. Franklin, Roosevelt Jackson, Myrtle Lee Shelton and Marvin T. Taylor. Second Row Left to Right: Dorothy Roberts, James Lucas, Buford Holland, Geneva Wright, Wheeler Barrett, Erma B. Shaw', Winston Williams, Norbert Lee Green, Robert Neal and Mr. Malcolm Davis. Third Row Left to Right: Nurman Daniels, Empra Roberts, Sherman Anderson, Alphonso Rosborough, Willie Wilson, John H. Willis, and Willie B. Moore. The members not shown are M. L. Richardson, Willie G. Anderson and Wailic Mac Snoddy. The Prairie View-Longview Club was first organized in 1945 under the name of the Kilgorc-Longyicw Club. The next year the Longview Club branched off to itself and was named the Prairie View-Longview Club. Our sponsor then was Mr. J. M. Wilson. This year the club is sponsored by Mr. Malcolm Davis, an instructor in the Department of English. It is composed of approximately thirty young ladies and gentlemen. The officers are: President.......................................Willie George Anderson Vice-President...................................... Homer D. Franklin Secretary...........................................Mcrlenc Louise Davis Treasurer................................................Harvey D. Jones Sponsor.....................................................Malcolm Davis The purpose of the club is to bring about a better understanding between the younger set in Longview. THE POUTcflKTHUD, ClUb The P. V. Port Arthur Club was organized in 192-1 along with the P. V. Beaumont Club. Since 19-16 the clubs have organized separately. The P. V. Port Arthur Club-is composed of persons now attending Prairie View who arc residents of Port Arthur. Texas. At present there are 2 � persons enrolled in the club. The honor roll continues to have more than its percentage share of Port Arthur students on it. We are determined to keep it so. 8UI.F _ OFFI CERS Joseph Phillips Vice-Pres Secretary Gloria I.ee Treasurer June Branch Business Manager Ivory Barrow Sponsor Jacob Boyer. Jr. THE NEWTON CLUB Front Row Left to Right: Learline Snell, W. H. Palmer, Ruthic Lee Bcnnette, Coolridge Coleman, and Mac E. Coleman. Second Row Left to Right: Alfred Brailsford, Mildred Adams, Joe C. Calhoun and Joseph Kinebrew. Third Row: Valrec Brailsford. For the first time in the history of Prairie View A M College, a Prairie View Newton Club was organized September 1948. Mr. Cooldridgc Coleman was selected president with Prof. George Brooks sponsor. It is an organization founded for the purpose of bringing all students of Newton into closer proximity with each other and establish a definite relationship on and off the campus. Its primary objective is to promote leadership, cooperation, render service to the school; and encourage academic and social improvement. OFFICERS President.....................................................Cooldridgc Coleman Vice-President....................................................Alfred Brailsford Secretary................................................Ruth L. Bennett Treasurer...................................................W. H. Palmer Business Mgr..............................................Joe C. Calhoun Sponsor.....................................................G. W. Brooks GALVESTON CLUB Sterling Patrick (Treasurer) Thersa Davenport Abraham Miles Comudla Johnson Robert Winn Ida Mac Hollins Austin Norman Luclla Hayes Charles Richardson Ruth Scwall (Sevretar)') George H. Parker Martha M. Simicn Elizabeth Twine (Asst. Sec.) Grace Eva Wells Elbert Smith III Frcdrica Dean Charlie Wythe Gloria Bennette Joseph Walton (President) Cornelia Richardson Walter Stubblefield (Bus. . MP l Left to right: Betty Jo Winfield Ethel Scnigal Cassie Mae Nickerson Lawrence Moore Ray Don Dillion Agnes Deadrick Jimmie Miles M. A. Davis (Sponsor) Purpose: To create better social relations with students in the Galveston Club and with other students; and to award some scholarship or aid to some deserving student from the Galveston area. ALPHA PI MU CMAPTLlAOf ALPHA KAPPA hu ALPHA PI MU AND THE 23-30 CLUB The purpose of Alpha Pi Mu Chapter of Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society and its associate organization, the 23-30 Club, is to promote high scholarship; to encourage sincere and zealous endeavor in all fields of knowledge anti service; and to develop an appreciation for scholarly work and scholarly endeavor in others. These two organizations have accomplished this purpose through the promotion of student clinics that have embraced all fields of study here at Prairie View. In order to be eligible for membership in Alpha Pi Mu one must be of Junior classification or above and must have maintained at least a 2.3 average. Second semester Freshmen and Sophomores with 2.3 average are eligible for membership in the 23 30 Club. The following persons arc members of Alpha Pi Mu chapter of Alpha Kappa Mu: Artyc Lavcllc Washington, Geneva Crawford, Doris Jean Hall, Onis Venita Fox, Ruth Scwall, Lois Ford, Wheeler Barrett, Ray A. Harrison, and Lavanicl L. Henderson. Members of the 23-30 Club follow: Rose Marie Coruthers, Helen Ruth Mays, Marjorie Hudson, Betty Brannon, Aaron Cucrington, and John Crawford. CLUB OFFICERS President..............Lavanicl L. Henderson Vice President................Ray A. Harrison Secretary.................Artye L. Washington Treasurer......................Geneva Crawford Business Manager................Doris J. Hall Sponsors.......................Mr. H. T. Jones Mr. R. B. Jefferson FORT WORTH CLUB The purpose of this dub is to acquaint the old students with the new and form the habit of being cooperative with, and appreciative of, our Alma Mater. OFFICERS President........ Vice President... Secretary........ Assistant Secretary Treasurer........ Sponsor......................Mr. E. G. Guinn ...Henry L. Leach Business Manager...................James W. Reed -.Cullen O. Smith Sergeant-at-Arms...............Roosevelt Jones ...Irene D. Fields Chaplain.................................Hazel Mathis Blynthia L. Hunter Reporters..........................Ruth E. Jones ...Louis Childress R. L. Wilburn • MEMBERS Alexander, J. W. Banks, Gloria Booker, Dorothy Carter, Stonewall Chambers, Gladys Colton, Grover Columbus, Charles Cumby, James Dubose, Roy Dupree, Alma Fields, Maxine Ford, Imogene Garnett,' Alvin Garnett, Ervin Glass, Bettye Green well, William Gray, Wilma Harvey, Dorothy Haynes, Frances Hcaglcr, Bobbyc Henderson, Riley Jones, Johnnie M. Justice, Ivory M. Lee, J. B. Love, Doris J. McDaniel, R. T. Mills, Essie Pruitt, Willie Ray A. Harrison, Jr. President Freddie Mack Vice-President Chester Williams Secretary O. J. Thomas Advisor Aaron Cuerington Parliamentarian Hubert Neal Song Leader Lonnie R. Huff Reporter NEW FARMERS OF AMERICA John L. Freeman Treasurer Thurman Dorsey Lawrence Price John Crawford Melvin Burleson Leroy Reese President President President President Watchman Senior Chapter Junior Chapter Sophomore Chapter Freshman Chapter THE PRAIRIE VIEW COLLEGIATE CHAPTER OF NEW FARMERS OF AMERICA The Prairie View Collegiate Chapter of New Farmers of America was organized in September, 1938 for the purpose of perpetuating and promoting the purposes and objectives of the national organization of the New Farmers of America. The organizational structure is as follows: 1. There is a general collegiate chapter composed of all persons complying with the qualifications for membership as specified in the Constitution and By-Law of the organization. 2. There arc four divisions of the general Prairie View Collegiate Chapter. They are the Freshman Class Chapter, the Sophomore Class Chapter, the Junior Class Chapter, and the Senior Class Chapter. Each division functions as a unit within itself. The collegiate’s chapter program of work is designed to solicit the active participation of each person enrolled in the Division of Agriculture. The following items arc representative of the various activities sponsored by the collegiate chapter: 1. Chapter conducting contests that provide training in conducting meetings and practical experience in applying the rules of parliamentary procedure to situations ordinarily confronted in deliberate assemblies. 2. Social and recreational functions such as the Annual Agricultural Dance and occasional picnics, provide necessary recreation and relaxation. 3. Class programs, the Annual Sunday School Program, and the opening program for the State Convention of New Farmers of America provide for the expression of-talent among the members. The Prairie View Collegiate Chapter of New Farmers of America is proud of the many leaders that it has produced through the sponsoring of the above activities. This organization looks forward to a future as fruitful as its unforgettable past. PrairieView.-Dallas Club 1st. Row from Left to Right: Miss Theresa Pratt (sponsor), Louise Tally, Alfred Bowens, Sammic Stallon, Hazel Jones, Lawrence Pugh, Bobbie Jean Thomas, Alfred Richardson, Audrey Mae Keaton, Donnell Lee. 2nd Row: Doris A. Emanuel, Mary Joe Hall, Garvice Hayden, Lucy M. Adams, Reginald Carrington, Evelyn Bowers, Minnie P. Randle, Archie Mangrum. 3rd Row: Mamie Abernathy, Mattie H. Garrett. Bettie R. Meshack, Rosie L. Foley, Louise Tutt, Herschel Gillins, Opal Jean Hatley. 4th Row: Claude Dabbs, Flonnie Harlan, Dorothy Gillins, Bettie White, Jessie Washington, Dewey Johnson, Frank Stern, Harold Harden. 5th Row: Ann Mathis, Evelyn Randall, Frederick Todd, Joyce Prcstly, Edith Boykins, Maurice Craine, Robert L. Dewitty, Norris Craine, Sally Mac Glass, Winifred Flemmings. 6th Row: James Boyd. Nathaniel Cookes, William Downey, Christine Davis, Emmett B. Wedgeworth. OFFICERS: 1. Roy Patton, President; 2. Samuel Brisco, Vice-Pres.; 3. Bobbie lean Thomas, Secy.; A. Mamie Lee Abernathy, Asst. Seer.; 5. Jessie Washington, Treasurer; 6. Rosie L. Foley, Ass't. Treasurer; 7. Bennie Landers, Sgt-at-Arms; 8. Alfred Bowens, Bus. Mgr.; 9. Thcressa Pratt, sponsor; 10. Harold Harden, Ass't. Bus. Mgr. The Prairie View Dallas Club has as its aim the promotion and practice of finer womanhood and manhood. Dallasitcs around the Campus ruture . term is echauic Arts The Mechanic Arts Club was organized in 1935 for the purpose of bringing together the students enrolled in the various departments of the division. The club has grown from 10 members to approximately 100. Hie 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 op-enhousc, and (5) sponsorship of student participation in all worthwhile college activities. The Annual Mechanic Arts Ball is always one of the most elaborate balls of the school year. Club Samuel R. Collins President Avery Miller Vice President Audric Gipson Business Manager OFFICERS President ................. Samuel R. Collins Vice President.................. Avery Miller Secretary............................Annie C. Thomas Treasurer............................... Roger Priestly Chaplain ..................... Samuel Wright Business Manager ............. Audric Gipson Faculty Sponsor............... H. S. Houston H. S. Houston San Ant Alamo Citu Prtsideni d.fton C- M£Vca Vice-Presulerxt Eisu'orth Ofummcr Secretarq Ruth Jo ce Edword Tccos e r Leo J. rou nJr. feus. Mor a J«-r Qbie D- Kobm Re porter Lorriono QSlon . °“b,‘c T%cott Jr. Joseph Sfonco . s0o Mtvs 61 ancV� e Jo Bottom picture, Left-to Right: Front Row: Calct D. McKinney, Ruth Edwards, Roger Stiles, Delores Woods, Charlie Davis, Dorothy Bellinger, Joseph Scott, Vcrma Joseph, Elsworth Drummer and Massalina Stockton. Second Row: Laura Duncan, Leo Brown, Patrica Jennings, Lytle Taylor, Saleda Ball, John Walker, Eloise Harris, Olivia White, Willie Duncan. Back Row: Emma Thompson, Obic Robinson, Jimmie Morrison, Harry Bilton, George William, (back) William Hodge, Lorraine King, Maurice Isaac, Arlene Greenwood. Top picture, Front Row, Left to Right: Arthur Crunk, Weldon Knotts. Dorothy Bright. Back Row: Clyde Messiah, Evelyn Carter, Lowell Jackson, Mrs. Blanche Johnson. THE USHER BOARD Reading from Left to Right 1st Row: Phillip L. Young, Freddie Outley, Fayrenc Neuman, Claude David, Ruth Sewell, W. H. Palmer Jr., Arlene V. Greenwood, Eugene Johnson, Rose Marie Caruthers, Tommie Walton. 2nd Row: Margarete Hines, Elizabeth Twine. Ella Hamlet, Joe E. Smith, Lucille Wallace, Jean Fry, Gcorgic Richardson, Edna Lewis, Mary Ellen Rhinehart. 3rd Row: Carrie Bell Dickins, Reecic Marshall, Lowell Jackson, Edieth Boykins. Webster T. Miller, Dessic M. Thcus, Mr. Giles, Eva Stewart. Dorothy Martin, Charles Rhodes. Evelyn Randall, Mamie Lee Abernathy. 4th Row: Drucilla Moore, Freddie Mae Burnett, Laurece Kaufman, Nettie Drisdalc, Lee Andrew Giles, Curtis L. Wade. Mary H. Mickens, and Walter Stubcrfield. The Usher Board is under the direction of Rev. Lee C. Phillip. Director of Religious Education and College Minister. Assisting him is Phillip I.. Young; Chairman, and Mary H. Mickens. Co-chairman. The Usher Board is a voluntary organization composed of members of the Freshman. Sophomore, Junior and Senior classes. These conscientious young people devote their time and service to this work most diligently. Their primary duties arc to seat congregation in the most orderly fashion, take offering and render any other services appjicable to the fulfillment of the religious program. THE SILSBEE-JASPER Talmadgc Sharpe....................... Hilliard G. Lewis..................... Eva Baby Woods...................... Ola Mac White......................... John Paul Jones....................... Thomas J. White....................... James Grice........................... Eugene Johnson........................ Clarence Johns........................ CLUB ....... President ....Vice-President .........Secretary ....Asst. Secretary .........Treasurer . Business Manager ...Parliamentarian ..........Chaplain .......Sgt-at-Arms — MOTTO — Not merely to exist but to accomplish something in life. — AIM — To promote leadership, cooperation; render service to the school; and encourage social and academic improvement. Front Row, Left to Right: Clarence Johns, Ola Mac White, Talmadgc Sharpe, Merlenc P. Scott, James Benard Scott, Hillard Lewis. Second Row, Left to Right: John Paul Jones, Bessie Willis, James Grice, Eva Baby Woods, Eugene Johnson. Third Row, Left to Right: Chester Berks, Dorothy Smith, Herman Wright, Clinton Wright. THE NACOGDOCHES CLUB The Prairie View Nacogdoches Club was organized November 20, 1948 under the leadership of its sponsor, Mr. Emiel W. Owens. I he purpose of this club is to instill the spirit of cooperativeness among home towners and to encourage social and academic improvement. —MOTTO— Climb, though the rocks be rugged.” w w OFFICERS Henry Holmes, Jr............................................President Ben Whitaker, Jr.......................................Vice-President Peggy R. Mitchell...............................................Secretary Billie R. Sanders.........................................Ass’t. Secretary pM Earl Brown.....................................................Treasurer Mansfield Whitaker.........................................Business Mgr. L. C. Hodge...............................................Parliamentarian Helena Kidd......................................................Reporter Emiel W. Owens................................... ................Sponsor THE BEAUMONT CLUB Row 1 From right to left: Frank Pierson, Annie Bell Darkins, Fred Narcisse, Wanda Mae Foreman, Joe Edward Smith. Row 2: Dorothy Mac Lewis, Edward Booker, Barbara McCarter, Leonard Fontono, Freddie Hamilton, Row 3: Matthew Clay, Jessie Marie Stewart, Earnest Sargent, Fay Etta Banks, Joseph R. Lee, Betty Mack, Emory Sargent. Row 4: Allen J. Hines, William James, Joseph Samuel Barnes, Jr. The objectives of the club: 1. To stimulate a friendly relationship among club members. 2. To stimulate an appreciation for wholesome recreation in the home town and on the campus. 3. To encourage zealous endeavor and scholastic achievement. 4. To function as a unit when group participation is warranted, in campus activities that make for a bigger and better P.V. OFFICERS J President......................................................Joe Smith Vice-President............................................. Joe Barnes Secretary..................................................Wanda Foreman Treasurer................................................Charles Patterson Reporter...................................................Frank Pierson Business Manager..........................................W. G. Osborne Chaplain...................................................Allen J. Hines Chairman of Program Committee.........................Earnestinc Johnson THE BRENHAM CLUB First row, left to right: Eva M. Garrett, Sponsor; Ward Dillard, Treasurer; Robert C. Fielder, Assistant Secretary: Darlyne Thomas, Secretary; Roland H. Browne, Vice-President; Vera M. Cl aye, President. Second row, left to right: Alvin E. Harris, Florence Jameson, Loath a Dilliard, Waymon Felder, Marjorie Bigsby. Third row, left to right: Earl Nathan, Ona Mae Ewing, Valeria Porter, Elbe Newsome, Loyce Wilburn, Katherine Newsome, Ermondine Bigsby, Perry L. Franklin. Fourth row, left to right: Bennie L. Alcorn, Eugene Matthews, Willie Toliver, Lavaniel Henderson, Maurice Rigsby. Not shown: Connie Mack Browne, Floyd Parker, Elizabeth Zephyr, Louise Einley, Milbern Mills, Jewelean Parker Whittaker, Jcraldine Wilson Downs. The club has plans for enriching the cultural and social life of the home town in summers. In addition, individual members will continue to excel in scholastic activities on the campus. THE NEWMAN CLUB The history of the Club goes back ten years when the Catholic students organized a Catholic Forum Group, designed to meet the spiritual and religious needs of Catholic and other students of Prairie View. The group was sponsored by the Most Rev. H. J. Vincent, and upon his falling ill in 1947, the sponsorship was taken by Father Jacobs, S. S. J. of Bryan, Texas. In September, 1947, the Newman Club was organized again. Mass is heard every ■other Sunday. Thursday nights are set aside for Catholic sessions and are often turned into social gatherings. OFFICERS President............................................Jerome Scott Vice-President.....................................Joseph Phillip Secretary...........................................Dorothy Lewis Assistant Secretary.................................Mayola Vcrctte Treasurer...........................................Cleotha Balkcy Reporter.....................-......................Louise Daniels Sponsor.............................................Jessie L. Jacobs THE OAKWOOD CLUB f irst row, left to right: Dr. E. M. Norris, Hortensc Campbell, David Alexander, Iva Bell Johnson, Jerome Snipes. Second row, left to right: Billie Faye Henry, Albert L. Davis, Johnnie Mae Alexander, Raymond Jackson. Third row, left to right: Jimmie L. Emanuel, Oliver Fobbs, Arthur Alexander. Names not appearing on this picture: Floyd Boozer and Mr. C. D. Yancy. The Prairie View Oakwood Club was organized October 25, 1948 under the sponsorship of Mr. C. D. Yancy and Dr. E. M. Norris. It is composed of members who attended the St. Paul Shiloh High School and Dunbar High School of Oakwood, Texas. Club Objectives: 1. To create intelligent leadership and cooperation. 2. To stimulate the desire to accomplish, through scholarship and work, those qualities essential to good community life. 3. To provide for wholesome social and recreational activities. OFFICERS President...............................................David Alexander Vice-President.............................................. Oliver Fobbs Secretary...........................................Johnnie M. Alexander Assistant Secretary......................................Hortensc Campbell Treasurer...........................................................Jerome Snipes Business Manager.......................................Jimmie L. Emanuel Reporters.................................Arthur Alexander, Billie Henry Sponsor........................................................C. D. Yancy Co-Sponsor..............................................Dr. E. M. Norris i m THE BETA KAPPI CHI ORGANIZATION The Beta Kappi Chi organization was organized in 1936 on the campus by Dr. Thomas P. Dooley, the present head of the Natural Science Department. It is a national organization with college affiliates. The purpose of the club is to maintain high scholarship and assist in the advancement of science through research. Since its conception here on the campus the organization has made awards to the senior student majoring in the natural sciences with the highest scholastic average. To become a member of the club a student must have and maintain a better than B” average in his major field and be enrolled in one of the departments which come under Natural Sciences. The organization has five members. President...... Vice-President. Secretary...... Treasurer....... Others......... OFFICERS ......................Louis Carothers .....................Connie M. Brown ..........................Clco James ........................Joseph Smith .......................Clifton Pollard THE CHARLES GILPIN DRAMATIC GUILD The Charles Gilpin Dramatic Guild was founded in 1934 by Dr. Earl L. Sasser who was, at that time. Head of the English Department. The membership is comprised of approximately sixty students. The aims and objectives of the Guild arc: to sponsor worthwhile dramaticc offerings for the student body and the community, to build an interest in and an appreciation of dramatics, and to arrange dramatic exchanges with other schools and colleges in the Southwest. This year, the Guild has sponsored and presented three one-act plays and one three-act play to the college community. The three one-act plays were: The Bracelet of Doom directed by Miss Emma Lou Spencer, Glamour” directed by Miss Mac Jewel Reed and Are We Dressing directed by Mr. Malcolm A. Davis. The three-act play was. Till Death Do Us Part directed by Mr. Sydney W. Spalding. Faculty members who work with the Guild are: Miss Emma Lou Spencer, Miss Mac Jewel Reed, Mr. Malcolm A. Davis, Mr. Sydney Spalding and Mr. Melvin B. Tolson. On Sunday, December 12, 1948, Till Death Do Us Part was presented to the students and faculty at Wheatley High School, Houston, Texas. Later in the school year, this play was presented at Tillotson and Samuel Houston Colleges in Austin. THE YMCA ORGANIZATION y Al£ CWSE BIE Reading from Left to Right, Sitting 1st Row: Robert Winn. Alphonso Rosebrough. Joe Phillips, Charles Floyd. Sitting 2nd Row: Herbery Nealcy. Leonard Fontno, Hosea Miles, James Burton. Third Row: Carl Robinson. Herbert L. Daniels. Henry K. Milton, James W. Geycr, Joseph Davis, Thomas E. Roney, Wellington Scott. Abram Miles. James Tatum—accompainist. Larry E. Wade—Conductor. STAFF AMD SPONSORS Seen at the Y” Formal dance are: Left to Right Front Row: Ray Harrison. Chairman Campu Sen-ice Committee; Miss A. L. Campbell, sponsor of Y ; Dr. E. B. Evans, president of Prairie View; Lewis Perkins, president of Y.M.C.A.; Walter Chandler. Vice-President Y.M.C.A.; Clyde Messiah, treasurer of Y.M.C.A. Back Row Left to Right: Allen Hines, Chairman program committee, Clyde McQueen, cabinet member; Rev. I.. C. Phillip A: Mr. M. B. Tolson. sponsors. Samuel Collins, cabinet memeber; Rev. Lavaniel Henderson, cabinet member. THE ROBERTSON COUNTY CLUB Aim: To help create a cultural atmosphere that will reflect a typical Prairie View Student OFFICERS President.........................Curtis A. Williams Vice-Prcs..........................Henry Rogers, Jr. Secretary..........................Estella Williams Asst. Seer.........................Doris Jean Gamble Treasurer..........................Vina E. Blocker Sponsor...........................C. H. Johnson Bus. Mgr..........................James F. Watson Sgt. at Arms...................George Mercer, Jr. Pianist...............................Lois Ycpp Chrm. Program Committee.........Oliver W. Mack SCIENCE CLUB OFFICERS President........... Vice President...... Secretary........... Assistant Secretary .......Phillip Young .....Sherman Wilson Arlene V. Greenwood ........Virgie Reese Sponsor........... Treasurer............. Business Manager...... Reporter.............. Sergeant-at-Arms...... ....Mr. C. H. Nicholas ....Joe C. Calhoun ......Joe E. Smith ...Lewis Carothers Herbert Marshall Reading from left to right: Row 1: Peggie Ruth Heard, Velma M. Jackson, Majorie Louise Hudson, Olover Jackson, Mary Theresa Melton, Alfred L. Bowens, Ruth Joy Edwards, Sterling Patrick, W. H. Palmer, Jr., Fannie Jean Rhodes, Arlene Virginia Greenwood, George Mercer, Jr. Row 2: Freddie L. Outlcy, James Mitchell, Edna Marie Smith. Herbert J. Elmore, Earle Bernice Nathan, Doris E. Townsend, Hattie D. Palmer, Alice O. Bedford, Vera M. King, Essie E. Hopwood, Frank Bennett Row 3: Loraine M. King, Willie C. Christian, Thomas H. Burton, Jr., Norma L. Travis, Francis V. Haynes, Samantha Ross, Robert L. DcWitty, Doris S. Loeb, Evelyn L. Amous, Mildred L. Barbour Row 4: Joseph R. Lee, Herbert H. Marshall, Clarence G. Barrens, Mamie L. Abernathy, Curtis Wade, Virgie M. Reece, Alberta E. Penelton, Delbert Dawson, Lee Hollins Row V Lonnie Burkley. Joe E. Smith, Andrew Perkins, John R. Harris, Carl A. Robinson, Robert C. Robinson, Marccllus McNeil, G. G. H. Johnson, Cary A. Denmore Row 6: Charlton E. Dawson, Norris Morgan, Clifford J. Pollard, Joe C. Calhoun, Clco A. James, Willie L. Thornton. Seymour Calloway, Arthur L. Hall Jr.. George Spillcr Smith Row 7: Homer Franklin, Willie L. Garrett, Vernon Lee Baker. Lawerence A. Davies, Sherman S. Wilson, Mildren Melvin Montgomery, Joe Edward Standifer. James E. Burton, Grady E. Barrens, Jr., Benjamin McGill Row 8: Mr. Charles H. Nicholas, Phillip Young The Prairie View Science Club is composed of Natural Science Majors and Minors, and the Natural Science faculty. The Science Club for the year 1948-49 was organized October 1 3. 1918. The main objectives of the Science Club are: To give additional information to students that is not obtained in class rooms: to present and discuss current issues of science; to allow graduating students, and graduates to discuss their investigative reports to other members of the Science Club; to allow the students to participate freely in the discussions and all other activities of the Science Club. THE CAMERON — ROCKDALE CLUB Reading Left to Right: 1st Row: Mrs. O. J. Thomas (sponsor), John L. Stephens, Vandy A. Murphy, Sr., Paris E. Heard, Claudia M. Wilk-erson, Willie J. Anderson, Matthew Lewis, Mr. O. J. Thomas (co-sponsor). 2nd Row: D. S. Smith, Frank Grant, Sherman Rhem, Peggie R. Heard, Julius P. Johnson, Charles R. Johnson, Eddie J. Stephens, Sr. 3rd Row: Marccllus F. Harmon, Mary Ann Knight, Frank A. Jones, Edward Rhem, Hubert L. Lewis. Albert G. Whiteside, Aaron M. Cuerington. 4th Row: Harold L. Davis, Samuel K. Anderson. Members absent from picture: Elijah Williams, James Mosley, Avery Miller, Audric L. Gipson, Annie B. Flemmings, and Eural N. Davis. MOTTO: NOT AS LARGE, BUT AS GOOD PURPOSE: To participate in any activity on the campus that will enrich College life; to bring more unity between the students of Milam county and become better acquainted with each other. OFFICERS President.......................Paris E. Heard Vice-President..................Frank A. Jones Secretary......................Mary Ann Knight Assistant Secretary.....Claudia M. Wilkerson Treasurer.........................Marccllus F. Harmon Business Manager.....................Julius P. Johnson Reporter and Chaplain......Albert G. Whiteside Mauric Cine Issac. Lois E. Jordan.... Mac Coleman....... Consuclla Johnson... Arrie Mitchell.... Olivia Alfred..... .........President .....Vice-President .........Secretary .........Treasurer .....Sgt.-at-Arms Business Manager The M. E. Suarez Club was organized October 31, 1943 under the supervision of Mrs. C. B. Knighton (Directress of Crawford Hall). The purpose of this club is to promote correct social usage, and culture among the co-eds of Prairie View A M College. The M. E. Suarez Club is open to all freshman young ladies enrolled at Prairie View A M College. It is the hope of the organizers that the club will be perpetuated as an honor to the freshmen of the College and to our beloved former Dean Suarez. NGf.US Of lA?'?‘C to V e p ttaemseVves President...................Georgia M. Simon 1st Vicc-Pres...................Frcddye Burnett 2nd Vicc-Pres.......................Mary Wychc Secretary...................................Ora McNeal Asst. Sec................................Martha Lewis I reasurer..............................Ressie Bolden Auditor Dessic Frazier This class of ’48 is one of the largest classes ever to enter nurse training at Prairie View' and expects to he one of the most successful. 1st Row from Left to Right: Ethel McKinney, Georgia M. Simon, C. Sherlock Dcssie Frazier, F. M. Owens, T. M. Merguson, F. E. Carson, M. Henderson, Virgic White, and Superintendent D. B. Phillips. 2nd Row: G. Lewis, Aline Goffeney, J. L. Ross, M. Daniels, H. Rattler, R. Boldwen, E. Touchstone, O. M. Banes, F. M. Burnett, M. R. McGowen. 3rd Row: V. Thompson, Pearl Harvey, J. Heart, C. Roberson, F. L. Rodgcs, Edith Henry, L. O. McDonald. 4th Row: Robbie Sue Price, L. Dcdrick, T. Carroll, Julia McCray, O. McNeal, B. M. Willis, M. Lewis, M. Wyche, L. Thompson, H. J. Brookshire, j. Godine. THE PALESTINE CLUB OFFICIALS President.......... Vice-President..... Secretary.......... Assistant Secretary Treasurer.......... Business Manager. Chaplain........... Sponsors........... Thcrman Crawford v....J. B. Carter .....M. J. Micheaux ........Helen Star ...Torrance Beason ........Clco Jones .....O. B. Barrett .....A. O. Cravin V. McGriff The Prairie Vicw-Palcstinc Club is newly organized and has for its purposes, to create leadership and co-operation; to bring 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. The Club plans to present a gift to the institution. SHOE SHOP CLUB OFFICERS Gus Edmonson.... Freddie Ford..... Josiah Daniels... Levi Hazcley Jr... Jessie Howard Jr. Thomas Wash..... Carl Tatum....... ..........President ....Vice-President ..........Secretary Assistant Secretary ..........Treasurer ......Sgt.-at-Arms Business Manager Left to Right, Top Row: Levi Hazelcy Jr., Hubert Collins, Freddie Mann. Middle Row: Carl Tatum, Jessie Howard Jr., Otis Jones, Gus T. Edmonson, Josiah Daniels. Front: Thomas Wash. The club intends to participate in all campus activities that stand for the improvement of the individual and our community. THF. JEFFERSON CLUB George Hawkins........President McKinley Kirk........Vice-Pres. Simmie Sutton.........Secretary Idell Guinn..........Asst. Sec. Gretel Kirk...........Treasurer Willie J. Crosby.....Bus. Mgr. Doris Smith.........First Asst. Reta Harris........Second Asst. — MOTTO — Anything not used gets rusty, use your head” OTHER MEMBERS Freddie Ford, Leon Kirk, Sarah Hawkins, Ermon Guinn, G. W. Walker, John P. Harris, Jessie Mae Johnson, Lonnie Shepard, Oscar Guinn, Hansel Kirk, Valric Shepard Edmonds, Horace Coleman, Robert C. Smith HOUSTON CLUB The Prairie View-Houston Club has been organized since 1929. It is an organization founded for the primary need of bringing all students from Houston into closer proximity with each other and to establish a definite relationship on and off the Campus. The purpose of this club is to advocate and encourage the development of academic ability, student leadership, loyalty to the institution, and other resources that aid in our advancement as members, as well as that of the institution. Among the traditional activities fostered by the Prairie View-Houston Club are: Presentation of some artist to the student body, annual gift to the institution, and the annual Christmas dance given in Houston. MOTTO: Aut Venian Viamaut Feciam” I shall cither find a way or make one” OFFICERS President ......... Vice-President..... Sec rctary......... Assistant Secretary. Treasurer.......... Business Managers. Parliamentarian.... Sponsor............ Lawrence A. Davies ......Frank Bennet Jean La Nell Hines ....Mildred Hodges ....Gloria Bradford ....Charles Rhodes, George Nickerson ..Freddie L. Out ley ....Mrs. D. M. Ellis im THE TAILORING ART CLUB The Tailoring Art Club is an industrial organization; its objectives arc: to develop interest in the art and skill of making garments. Sherman Anderson Bennie L. Alcorn Paul E. Bordingham Clifton Chattel Joe Duncan Kcmpton Giles Andrew Lee Giles Bonnie B. Goyens Chester Gilmore Charlie Gyden Edward Holman Doris Woods MEMBERS Catherine Hunter J. L. Hill Joe Holt Willie Lee Jefferson Lula Mac Johnson Leroy Jackson Dorcas Lightfoot Berry Joyce Mercer Oliver Mcdlock Reuben Monmouth Milbern Mills Versonc Devereaux Curtis Moore Robert B. Neal Gloria Dean Pctitt Sam Peters Edgar Orange Nathaniel Rigsby Julius Spratley Tollic N. Thompson J. M. Wilson Vernell Williams Robert Winn Minnie Ruth Walker OFFICERS Robert B. Neal.. Joe Holt........ Doris Woods..... Edward Holman Joe Duncan...... .........President ........Vice-Prcs. Sec.(Not Shown) .........Treasurer Business Manager Leroy Jackson......................Chaplain Tollie N. Thompson..............Sgt.-at-Arms Minnie R. Walker........Chr. of Entertainment J. M. Wilson.........................Sponsor J- L. Hill...........................Sponsor The Library Student Club has been organized by the Library staff in an effort to create a greater appreciation among the students in and out of the club for books and library materials. The club works through five major committees; namely. COURTESY AND MORAL. PUBLICITY AND INFORMATION. EXHIBITS AND DECORATIONS. PRESERVATION, and SOCIAL. A member of the library staff serves as advisor to each committee. THE FLACKERS MOTION WCTERE PROJECTION OJUB. Samuel Wright Roger Priestly Marie Dunlin A. (). Cravin Mary J. Scott Avery Miller Millie Hauntz Ross Houston Mary E. Fry P. V. Organizes Flickers Club The Flickers Club under the supervision of Mr. F. G. Fry, chief engineer at Prairie View A. and M. College, was organized by the mem bers of the Motion Picture Projection Class, Tuesday, November 16 The Class which consist of approximately 25 members Is very active. The interest In the class is shown in the eagerness and ra-tribute to the class. The members sourcefulness to exploit every possible means to gain and also to co«? tribute to the class. The members of the class are not in any manner compelled to become associated with It. They are a group of Indus trious students eager to loarnsome thing aside from the general cur-i-culum. jolmnic Coruthcrs Alvia Alfred Cameron Wells Jr. Jcnc Fry Irene Fry Dcrvcy 1 bonus Harl Thomas W. Richmond C. Right Clarence Scott N. A. Jones Jr. William Sumucl B. H. Subiett F. G. Fry Eugene Johnson Audic Gipson Winifred Flemmings John B. Lee Clarence Scott CLUB OFFICERS Avery miner Irene Fry Vice-Pres. Secretary Mary J. Scotl Asst. Sec. Ross Houston Treasurer A. O. Cravin Bus. Mgr. F. G. Fry. .Sponsor Mr. F. G. Fry, who is one of the most respected men In his lield la eager and enthusiastic in his attempt to convey all the knowledge and information he can to whoever is desirous to learn. It was one of his great ideas, that led the class to organize. The organization agreed to accept all persons who had finished Motion Picture Projection from Praivie View as members of the club. And all those licensed Projectionist who are particularly interested in the club will be cons.d-ered as honorary members. The club hopes to continue to grow, with one of Its greatest alms to produce efficient and prominent projectionist who will “keep ’em reeling.” THE TEXARKANA CLUB Reading from Left to Right: John Crawford, Edna Smith, Robzene Lavert, Mrs. Blanche Johnson. Edith Smith. Elmer Bruce, Bishop B. Curry, Jr., Meba Jean Bell, Harold E. Strong. President...................Bishop B. Curry, Jr. Secretary........................Melba Jean Bell Business Manager....................Roscoc Jones Vice-President.................Malvin Patterson Treasurer....................Osborne Strickland Parliamentarian..................Webster Miller Sponsor..................Mrs. Blanche E. Johnson Object: The improvement of campus social life, charity and united effort for a better institution. Reading from Left to Right: Roscoc Jones, Mrs. Blanche E. Johnson, Ralph C. Lavert, Juanita Williams, Osborne Strickland, Bernice Payton, Ticry Gaynes, Doris Madlock, Onis Berryman, Mae Francis Richardson, Clarence Wright, Doris Strickland, Herman Caldwell. BRYAN CLUB The Bryan Prairie View Club was organized under the leadership of Mr. L. C. Mosley. Purpose: To increase the morals and promote better citizenship and love for the home. President.......... Vice-President..... Secretary.......... Asst. Secretary.... Treasurer.......... Business Manager. Sgt.-at-Arms...... CLUB OFFICERS ......................Josiah Daniel .....................Lucille Wallace ...............Carolyn Joyce Sadberry .......................Jewel Godinc ......................Curtis Sterling .........................Jodie Banks ........................Levi Hazely CLUB MEMBERS Left to Right, 1st Row: Dextor Thomas, Omzell Quarles, Grace Irene Nelson, Joe Steward, Annie Pearl Powell. Left to Right, 2nd Row: Vera Sue Davis, Lucille Wallace, Sallye Lucille Johnson, Deloris Shivers, Dorcas E. Lightfoot, Hiawatha Webber. Left to Right, 3rd Row: Jodie Banks, Ulysces S. Wallace, Rubye Joyce Jones, Lorcnza Tramblc. Left to Right, dth Row: Berry Joyce Mercer, Josiah Daniel, Carolyn Joyce Sadberry, Levi Hazely. THE TRI-CITIES CLUB The P. V. Tri-City Club was organized in September, 1946. Miss McCullough was the first sponsor, and Mr. Warren G. Moore of Mt. Pleasant, Texas was the first President. The Club consists of students from Pittsburg, Mt. Pleasant, and Naples, Texas. The club tied for first place in small floats in the 1946 Homecoming parade, and won first place in 1947 and 1948. The group holds its annual ball each Christmas in one of the Tri-Cities. OFFICERS Charlie Ladd..........................President Bonnie B. Goins......................Vicc-Pres. Georgia Richardson....................Secretary Virgie Mae Reese.....................Asst. Sec. Norman Connaly........................Treasurer Earlie M. Traylor....................Bus. Mgr. C. S. Garrett...........................Sponsor Curtis Richardson Sella Mae Jackson Ofria Lee Hill Dorothy Mae Stern Ima Faye Buford Fuller Mae Mi Nary Jeanette Warren Obcria Mae Cameron Faunzell Bonner Doris Ray David Emerson Greene Estelle La Vern Taylor MEMBERS Ruby Lynn Buckley James A. Hall Milt Spensc Streetman Watson Perry Lemons S. J. Nickclberry James Ivory Rhoads Robic Allen Charles Floyd Lillian Mangram Theresa Hamilton Ermadine Robinson Helen R. Robinson Chester Hill Velena Mack Freddie Mack Bessie F. Brannon Cleon Crowder Joe Robinson Erbie T. Johnson Wilbert Turner Earnestine Turner Luther J. Turner Emanuel Mack Tommie Lee Gray •IHi THE POWELL POINT CLUB I 1 i or cn Cc be ti( pr ac sh tri so lit tri 3f :o Vi Ti h u This picture shows some members of the Prairie View-Powell Point Club. Reading from left to right, Front row: Homer Petitt, Gloria D. Petitt, Mary T. Melton, Lcvcrn Baugh, Allison Dotson Jr., Vivian Bratcher, Aimed a Roberts, Berniecc Preston. Back row: Cleveland R. Petitt, Robert C. Robinson, Ennis Petitt, Henry K. Melton, Walter Irving. Other members not on the picture are: Hester McNcal, Edna Giles, Velma J. Branch, and Kempton Giles. The officers arc: President, Walter Irving; Vice-President, Cleveland R. Petitt; Secretary, Mary T. Melton; Assistant Secretary, Berniecc Preston; Treasurer, Robert C. Robinson, Business Manager, Homer Petitt Jr.; Reporter, Kemplcton Giles; Chaplain, Almcda Roberts; Sponsor, Arthur L. Foston. The Prairie View-Powell Point Club is newly organized, and has for its purpose: To stimulate interest in school activities, and promote a feeling of friendship between hometown students here at Prairie View. THE HEALTH WEEKLY a student publication (Published each week by the students in the class Public School Community Health”) THE STAFF Leon English...........................................Editor-in-chief Jewel Mitchell...............................................Associate Editor John P. Jones.........................................Business Manager Lytle L. Taylor.................................................Sports Editor Madelyn Petty..........................................Feature Editor Lois Yepp..............................................Feature Editor Booker Gamble..............................................Art Editor Clarence Johns..................................Circulation Manager Victoria Phelps.................................................Typist Peggy Mitchell..................................................Typist Zella Mae Stevens............................................. Typist C. A. X'ood.....................................Supervising Editor Purpose: The class in Public School and Community Health feels that this weekly paper will provide useful information pertaining to current health problems which wili serve to establish in their subscribers and themselves the habits and principles of healthful living. Throughout their school life and in later years, this information will provide that abundant vigor and vitality which are foundations for the greatest possible happiness and service in personal, family and community life. THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND ECONOMICS CLUB The Business Administration Club was revitalized in 1943, under the able sensor-ship of Dr. J. Leonard Brown, who is the head of the Department of Business Administration and Economics. The purpose of the club is to promote scholarly interest and heighten the morale of the students taking up Business Administration as a career. Since 1943, the club has awarded two Gold Keys each year for the senior students attaining the highest average in the Department of Business Administration and Economics. The Motto of the club is “We Lead, Others Follow The club has 155 active members. OFFICERS ...........Ross Rolark .....Osborne Strickland .....Tommie Lola Brown .....Anna Pearl Powell ..........Joseph Davis ...........James Mosely ........Louise Daniels Miss E. L. Spencer and Dr. J. L. Brown President......... Vice-President..... Secretary.......... Assistant Secretary. Treasurer.......... Business Manager. Reporter.......... Sponsors........... THE WACO CLUB Members above: Left to right, standing, Marcellus McNeil, Robert Outland, Jesse Williams, Billy Wiseman, Travis Prentis, Booker Bradley, Paul Alexander, Winfred Richmond, Mart A. Brooks, and W. L. Jackson. Seated: Left to right, Pauline Austin, Beulah Fisher, Glodine Smith, Benjamin H. Sublett, Ottra M. Reed, Miss B. Shields and Miss E. Henderson. Members who do not appear on the picture are: Mac Jewel Reed, Jennie R. McLennan, Leon Hall, Solon Richerson, Oliver Jackson, V. T. Henley, William L. Johnson and Maurice Dawson. The Officers arc as follows: President, Benjamin H. Sublett; Vice-President, William Peoples; Secretary, Glodine Smith; Assistant Secretary, Ottra M. Reed; Treasurer, Mart A. Brooks; Chaplain, Pauline Austin; Reporters, Robert Outland and Marccllus McNeil; Sponsors, Miss E. Henderson and Miss B. Shields. The club will participate in all activities that arc for the enrichment of school life. THE BLACKSHEAR HALL CLUB The Blackshcar Hall Club was organized October 30, 1948 by Mrs. Wcstcrfield Kimble (matron). It is an organization founded for the purpose of getting the girls better acquainted, encouraging worthwhile cultural programs, and offering entertainments for its members. The members consist of all students living in Blackshear Hall. It is our intentions to carry out the above stated purposes under the leadership of the following officers: Helen Ruth Mayes.......... Gayncll Reese............. Edith Boykin.............. Jocelyn Morton............ Eura Fulbright............ Irene Basher.............. Laurice Kaufman........... Mrs. Wcstcrfield Kimble. ..........President .....Vice-President ..........Secretary Assistant Secretary ..........Treasurer ....Parliamentarian Business Manager ............Sponsor THE JULIA HOYLE CLUB OBJECTIVES: To create a feeling of unity among the young ladies of Minor Hall, Section III, and to instigate dignity and courtesy among them. Sponsor: Mrs. Julia Hoyle. Co-Sponsor: Miss Emma L. Harris. Officers: Faye Etta Banks, president; Earle Nathan, vice-president; Mildred Barber, secretary; Lavernc Baugh, treasurer; Drucilla Moore, chairman of the publicity committee; and Vivian Bratcher, chairman of the by-laws committee. As shown on the picture reading left to right: First row: Miss Emma L. Harris, Co-Sponsor, Vivian Bratcher; Lavernc Baugh, Drucilla Moore, Mrs. Julia Hoyle, Earle Nathan, Mildred Barber, Billie Ruth Sanders, Business Manager; Faye Etta Banks, and Audrey Mosley. Second row: Gloria Petitt, Annie Garrison, Fannie Rhodes, Quara-nette Harris, Alice Bedford, Dcloris Shivers, Hattie Palmer, Rubye Lampkins, Vcrdia Greene and Celestinc Darden. Third row: Evelyn Louise Bowers, Maxine Watson, Alma Dupree, Louise Harrison, Addie Davis, Chcquita Johnson, Ina Buford, Clara Dawsey and Marjorie Smith. Fourth row: Constance Johnson, Dorothy Roberts, Mayc Thompson, Doris Loeb, Frances Haynes, Leola Gilliam, Valasta Kemp, Bobbie Gibson, Lydian Jones and Bobbie Brantley. Members not shown on the picture arc: Dorothy Stern, Mary Melton, Doris Gamble, Offria Lee Hill and Sylverine Martin. So fQ 'Ootids ✓ o tsote. Tttf Tt MAt sorj o� C t� , yv. 4. Sponsor- CAa c p s«JW� r Tor ?'- Vfc Pr9? The Stnier Duties”a. Social organ union composed of senior men only, was organized in October, ISIS. Eleven young men mane up the membership. The aims of Te so i Ot av5 c iht club arc to promote sc hob-ship and the or in student relationship. to aid Som dairying Student or Studtnts, to foster better Student cooperation. and to do Something uoTthuhile for Prairie View A M Collro . C.A. CJ £ a� l2L £iui.Sfer. J oticr —t� 7a 7S. A.A7.JL y rs «-• Artisan r . ti.A. Scott AititBui. Mgr. SZ.£. Photo . JTL. Ou $2 -At- THE DENTON CLUB Billy D. Bell Senior Vice-President Hayden E. Hall Freshman Marccllus Bell Senior Business Mgr. Clyde H. Orr Freshman James Cochran Sophomore Treasurer Down: Onis V. Fox Senior President The Prairie View-Denton Club was organized in October, 19-18 for the following purposes: (1) to establish and maintain close relationships among students on the campus from Denton and vicinity, (2) to provide recreation on the small group scale so that more personalized entertainments could be given, and (3) to provide a means of interchanging ideas and current news on the cultural and civic events in Denton and Denton county. This club is composed of 12 members and is cjuitc fortunate to have a most cooperative sponsor, Mr. James E. Ellison, an instructor in the Natural Science Dept. The members of the dub whose pictures are not shown are: Fred Wells, Jr., Oscar Watley, Beulah Mac Pcrdarvis, Lester Broadus, Jr., Marjorie Bryant and Barbara Jean Phillips. James E. Ellison Sponsor r i Always Fresh Always Good LSUM SCHOTT'S BAKERY 3000 Washington Ave. Houston 7, Texas UAm . 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