South Plains College - Caprock Yearbook (Levelland, TX)

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Administrative Staff a Bursar Jean Bowman Tight fisted and open hearted, Mrs. Jean Bowman is everyone's idea of a Bursar. Sympathetic, but always conscious' of the public trust, Mrs. Bowman presides over the financial affairs of South Plains College with a quiet competence. Mrs. Bowman graduated from Levelland High School and has spent nearly all her life in the lively city. She has attended South Plains College and has been employed here since 1959 when she became secretary to the President of the College. In 1969, she be- came Bursar of the College. Her two sons, Larry and Jimmy, have at- tended South Plains and have gone on to earn BBA degrees from Texas Tech Univer- sity. Larry is now in the army and is sta- tioned in Germany while Jimmy is employed by the Atlantic Richfield Oil Company in Dallas. Mr. J. M. Bowman, her husband, is employed .by AMCO Oil and works at the Slaughter Plant in Sundown. Mrs. Bowman is a member of the First United Methodist Church and to provide her relaxation, she reads, works in handicrafts, and paints with oils. Mrs. Bowman is also responsible for finan- cial transactions between the students and . X , i . W . K the college. By Cecilia Holdman, A . s ii'- PM Shirley Prothro Accounting Clerk fit' F. i I Mary Carroll Accounting Clerk

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Administrative Staff Counselors Mr. Melton and Mrs. Foster A Don Melton Billye Johnson Secretary to the Guidance and Counseling Office Lupe Cardenas is a student work- er in the office also. I '?ii,ff 395 I , 5 A 4 m -'.. -4 ,W , .SQA , , Sherley Foster COUNSELORS Mr. Melton's and Mrs. Foster's duties are made up of directing the student orientation program, and organizing and administering the guidance and counseling program in coop- eration with the Deans. Among their other responsibilities are recruiting students and working with the Small School Association Students Seminar. Mr. Melton and his wife, Margaret have re- sided in Levelland for the past five years. They have two children, Teri, a seventh grader and their son Greg who is in the eighth grade. Mrs. Melton is a sixth grade teacher at Capital Ele- mentary. Mr. Melton attended Tyler Junior College for two years where he received his Associate of Science Degree. He also received his Master's of Education at Stephen F. Aus- tin. Mrs. Foster and her husband have resided in Levelland for two years. They have two chil- dren, a three year old son, Alan and a five year old daughter, Raeann. Mr. Foster is principal at Capital Elementary. Mrs. Foster attended North -Texas State where she received her Master's and she earned her B.S. in Education at Abilene Christian College. by Thomas Wilson 'I57

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J . J .C I Thomas Wilson Public Relations Photographer Administrative Staff Maurine Elkins News and information Let's make a memory. Friends of Mrs. Floyd O. QMaurinej Elkins have often heard this comment. Good memories are treasures worth keeping, the only treasures we really have forever. For students and faculty, Mau- rine Elkins and good memories are synony- mous. Always true to her favorite expression she has made South Plains College a vital and meaningful memory for many students. She greets her vistors with a smile that says 'Tm interested in you. South Plains students sense at once the sincerity of her inquiry May I help you? Her love for people stimulates her interest in Journalism, a career that spans a very active 28'years. Her eyes sparkle as she recounts the names of former Plainsman Press staff who have moved on to successful careers in Journalism. . Mrs. Elkins retires in January, completing a 10 year period as Director of News and Infor- mation at South Plains College. She has served the school and community well as faculty advi- sor to the Plainsmen Press. Other areas of community service include serving on the Board of Directors of Senior Citizens Organi- zationg working for United Fund, Heart Fund, Cancer Fund, and other fund drives. Mrs. Elkins is an active member of First Baptist Church of Levelland, South Plains Faculty of Women's Club, Honorary member of Theta Epsilon Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, Advisor of Kappa Psi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. Her work in Journalism included 10 years as Women's editor of the Sealy News, correspon- dent for Houston Chronicle, Fort Worth Star Telegram and Lubbock Avalanche J ournalg Women's Editor, Levelland Daily Sun News, 8 years, articles printed in various magazines in Texas and New Mexico, editor of The Mes- senger, Texas Junior College Teachers publi- cation, 8 years. Mrs. Elkins has one son, Dr. Floyd S. Elkins, Academic Dean of Hinds Junior College, Ray- mond, Mississippig one granddaughter, Kathy, a sophomore at the University of Southern Mississippi., , Mrs. Elkins looks forward to retirement as a time to continue writing, collecting antiques, and enjoying other hobbies that include bridge, handwork of all kinds, knitting, and reading. Written by Clara Robertson