Southeastern Oklahoma State University - Savage Yearbook (Durant, OK)

Text from Pages 1 - 178 of the 1955 volume:

TITLE PAGE 1 CAMPUS 5 CLASSES 11 ORGANIZATIONS 35 GREEKS 69 PUBLICATIONS 75 LIMELIGHT 81 SPORTS 99 STAFF 115 ACTIVITIES 125 ADVERTISEMENTS 153 STATE BOARD OF REGENTS OF OKLAHOMA COLLEGES First row: W. T. Doyel, Rector Swearengin, Mrs. Elizabeth Anthis, Bert H. Brundage. Second row: A. L. Graham, Dr. James S. Petty, R. L. Clifton, Dr. Oliver Hodge, John C. Fisher, S. C. Boswell. OKLAHOMA STATE REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION First row: Miss Mona Carlton, William Dee Little, Dial Currin, S. A. Bryant, Miss Ora Faust. Second row: Clee O. Doggett, Dr. M. A. Nash, John Rogers, Guy M. Harris, Frank Buttram, Julius H. Johnston, Wharton Mathies, T. G. Sexton. DR. ALLEN E. SHEARER President of Southeastern State College For the past 17 years Dr. Shearer has been an administrator of Southeastern State Col- lege. He came to the campus in 1938 as Dean of the College and began a long period of devoted service to the institution, its students, and its ideals. Since July 1952, when he was elected president, his same loyal devotion to Southeastern has found new and greater opportunities for service. A ADMINISTRATION BUILDING THE LIBRARY V 1 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President........... Vice President...... Secretary-T reasurer. Reporter........... ...B. J. STALLINGS ....DON McKEE ...EMMA ROPER JUANITA RAGAN SENIOR CLASS OF 1955 WINIFRED ACHORD Vienna, Georgia; Elementary Education. MARY ALLEN Durant; Elementary Education. JIM AMERSON Healdton; Industrial Arts; Disc Jockey; Sigma Tau Gamma; Alpha Phi Omega; BSU; Annual Staff. HAZEL BADGER Durant; Elementary Education DONALEE BANKSTON Durant; Music. JACK BARNETT Gainesville, Texas; Social Science; Sigma Tau Gamma; Blue Key; Who’s Who; Wesley Founda- tion; Men’s Quartet; A Cappella Choir; Boule; Football; Basketball. ALICE BARTEE Ardmore; English; BSU; Kappa Delta Pi; Editor of The Southeastern; Cardinal Key; Sigma Tau Delta; Who’s Who; A Cappella Choir; MENC; President’s Club; President of Girls’ Dorm. BOB BARTON Valliant; Business Education; Sigma Tau Gamma. RAY BILBO Caddo; History. CHIQUITA BLOOMER Marietta; Elementary Education; Pi Kappa Sigma; Cardinal Key. CLARECE BROWN V Wright City; Business Education; BSU; Pi Omega Pi; Boule; Kappa Delta Pi; Cardinal Key; Who’s Who; WRA; FTA; Art Club. JACK BUCHANAN 1 Calera; Business Education; Phi Sigma Epsilon; Pi Omega Pi. i ELMER BUCK Ardmore; Business Education. DEAN BULLOCK Alto, Texas; Graduate Student. DAL BURAL Zanies; Elementary Education. S. C. BUTTRAN Durant; Math. MARY CALHOUN Caddo; Music. SUE CAMPBELL Calera; Elementary Education. EMOGENE CAPPS Idabel; Elementary Education. EDWARD CAVENDER SENIOR CLASS OF 1955 BOBBY CHILDRESS Caney; Math. RHODA CLOSE Durant; Biology. BALLARD CLOWDUS Durant; Industrial Arts. HASKELL COMBES Tishomingo; Business Education. MARTHA CONLEY Hugo; Elementary Education. DEAN COONROD Jennings; Music. ANN COTTON Wewoka; Music; Cardinal Key; MENC; A Cap- pella Choir; Alpha Psi Omega; Annual Staff. ROBERT CUNNINGHAM Ardmore; History-Geqgraphy; Newman Club; Hellhounds; Rodeo Club; Red Red Rose. BETTE DAVIDSON Hugo; Secretarial Training; President of Pi Kappa Sigma; Cardinal Key; Disc Jockey; President’s Club. JAMES DAVIS Durant; Business. RICHARD DILLON McAlester; Industrial Arts. CLAUDE DOBSON Durant; Chemistry; Blue Key; Phi Sigma Epsilon. CLARENCE DEAN DOLLAR Durant; Elementary Education. CARL DOLLARHIDE Durant; Math; President of Magic Pentagon. MAXINE DUFUR Caddo; Elementary Education. MARSHALL DUNCAN V Wister; Business Education. JOE ELLETT Durant; Biology. JAMES ELLIOT Antlers; Elementary Education. KENNETH FERGUSON Soper; History. JOYCE FOSTER SUE FRENCH Durant; Music; Pi Kappa Sigma; Who’s Who; Cardinal Key. ROBERT FULLER Idabel; Elementary Education. ROBERT GADDY Broken Bow; Physics; Sigma Tau Gamma. LUCILLE GENTRY Durant; Elementary Education. MARTHA JANE GENTRY Denison, Texas; Secretarial Training. JOHN GLOVER Atoka; Math. JOE GREEN Tishomingo; Physical Education. HENRY GUEST Val liant; Business Education; Pi Omega Pi; Sigma Tau Gamma; Red Red Rose; Boule. JIMMY HAIGH Durant; Chemistry. JERRY HAITHCOCK Lawton; Social Studies. JERRY HALL Tushka; Industrial Arts. ESTLE HALLMARK Simpson; Business Education. GEORGE HAMBY Smithville; Industrial Arts. THELMA HARRIS Denison, Texas; Elementary Education. SHERRY HERRON Durant; Home Economics; Kappa Delta Pi Presi- dent. JOHN HETHERINGTON Bokoshe; Physical Education. ANITA HOMER Gainesville, Texas; Music; Alpha Sigma Tau; A Cappella Choir. E. J. HOUZE Clayton; Elementary Education. JO ANN HOWARD Durant; Elementary Education; Editor of The Southeastern; Pi Kappa Sigma; Kappa Delta Pi; Cardinal Key. ALFRED HUGHES Ardmore; Industrial Arts. BILL JONES Durant; History; Blue Key President. JIMMY JONES Durant; Industrial Arts; Phi Sigma Epsilon. WINNIE JONES Idabel; Business Education; Disc Jockey; Kappa Delta Pi; Wesley Foundation; President's Club; Boule; Pi Omega Pi; Cardinal Key; Pi Kappa Sigma; Student Senate; Editor of Savage; Rose” of Sigma Tau; Who's Who. HORACE KILLIAN Antlers; History-Government. MILAM KING Checotah; History; Phi Sigma Epsilon; Cardinal Key Favorite; Blue Key. KENNETH KITCHENS Red Oak; Chemistry; Blue Key; Student Senate; FTA; Who's Who. RUBYE KUDRLE v Clayton; Business Education; Pi Omega Pi. JAMES LANKFORD Antlers; Elementary Education; Band; FTA. EDNA LANEA YE Durant; Elementary Education. GUY EVA LYNN u Madill; Business Education; BSU; YWA; Pi Omega Pi; Art Club; Boule; FTA; WRA Presi- dent. JAKE MALES l Soper; Business Education; Newman Club; Presi- dent of Boule; Pi Omega Pi. DON MARSHALL Cobb; Math; Sigma Tau Gamma; Student Sen- ate; Magic Pentagon; Beaux Arts Ball King; Who's Who; Interfraternity Council. ANN MILLER Atoka; Elementary Education; Pi Kappa Sigma; Cardinal Key; BSU; Disc Jockey. BILLY MILLS Antlers; History; Student Senate; Presidents' Club; Football Captain; BSU; O” Club; Blue Key. BILLYE FAYE MOORE Durant; Business Education; Pi Omega Pi; WRA. NEAL MORGAN Durant; Industrial Arts. NANETTE MOYER Moyers; History-Spanish. GRADY MURPHY Bokchito; Industrial Arts. BILL McCLAIN Ok.ahoma City; Physical Education; Football; Savagette Beau. russell McCreary Dundee; Industrial Arts; Student Senate; Alpha Sig Beau; Cardinal Key Favorite; Blue Key; Who's Who; Sigma Tau Gamma; O Club. BILL McFATRIDGE Bennington; Speech; College Players. LEO McGHEE Wright City; Elementary Education. DON McKEE Antlers; Industrial Arts; Senior Class Officer; Sigma Tau Gamma. JERRY McMANUS McAlester; Social Studies; Annual Staff; Wesley Foundation; Disc Jockey. GLADYS COOPER NELSON Atoka; Elementary Education. HOWARD NORTON Atoka; Graduate Student. OTTIS PARRISH Bokchito; Elementary Education. JO ANNE PRATER Haworth; Math; Boule; Student Senate; WRA; Magic Pentagon; FTA; Cardinal Key; Who’s Who. RUBY PRICE Durant; Elementary Education. NEDA JO PRIEST Bokchito; English. JUANITA RAGAN Indianola; Business Education; Cardinal Key; Pi Omega Pi; Pi Kappa Sigma; Disc Jockey; Senior Class Reporter; Boule; Who’s Who. PERRY RAY Atoka; Elementary Education. ROBERT REID Sherman, Texas; Education. WILLIAM RIDDLE Bokchito; Education. YVONNE RIGDON Durant; Business Administration; Pi Omega Pi. EMMA ROPER Durant; Elementary Education; Who’s Who; Car- dinal Key; Senior Class Officer; Disc Jockey. ROBBIE SARGENT Caddo; Business Education; Band; Boule; Pi Omega Pi; Alpha Sigma Tau; Disc Jockey; Square Dancing Club. STANLEY SAYERS Madill; English. D. C. SMITH LeFIore; Chemistry. ELVIS SMITH Hatfield, Arkansas; Business Education; Pi Omega Pi. B J. STALLINGS Kenefic; English; Senior Class President; Rodeo Club. JEANNEEN STEPHENS Valley Center, Kansas; English; Boule; West- minster Foundation. JOE ANN STREET Durant; Business Education; Pi Kappa Sigma; Boule; Choir; Band; Orchestra; Disc Jockey. OLA JEAN STRICKLIN Durant; Elementary Education. JAMES SULLIVAN Ciebit; Business Education; Pi Omega Pi Presi- dent; Boule. BEN ALLEN TARR Broken Bow; Industrial Arts. KAROL TAYLOR Caddo; Home Economics; Kappa Delta Pi; Art Club. HAROLD THURMOND Durant; History. BILLYE WALLACE Atoka; Elementary Education; Pi Kappa Sigma; FTA; Boule; Art Club; Kappa Delta Pi; Girls' Dorm Officer. JERRY WELCH 1 Durant; Business Education. SPURGEON WESNER Collins, Arkansas; Elementary Education. JURLINE WEST Valliant; Home Economics. VIOLA WESTBROOK Antlers; Elementary Education. HAROLD WHITE Durant; Industrial Arts. BESSIE WITHROW Caney; Elementary Education. FREDA WOOD Snow; Elementary Education. LYNDA WOOD Caddo; English; Cardinal Key; Kappa Delta Pi; Sigma Tau Delta; Wesley Foundation; Student Senate; Who’s Who. GLENNA WRIGHT Durant; Business Education; Latin Club; Boule; Pi Omega Pi; Cardinal Key; Kappa Delta Pi; Pi Kappa Sigma; Pi Kappa Sigma Scholarship Ring; Who's Who. GAIL WYLIE Durant; English; Cardinal Key; Pi Kappa Sigma; Ten Pretty Girls 52-54; Yearbook Queen 53; Phi Sig Sweetheart. WAYNE WYLIE Durant; History; Blue Key; Phi Alpha Theta; Kappa Delta Pi; Phi Sigma Epsilon; Who’s Who; O” Club. President........... Vice President...... S ecretary- Treasurer. Reporter........... ...DON HODGE ......DAN NUTTER ......ANNIE ASTON WAURANE FOSTER JOAN ALLEN, Antlers JUDITH ALLISON, Boswell RUTHIE ANDERSON, Velma ANNIE ASTON, Orange, Calif. BUD BAHNER, Ardmore BETTY BALDWIN, Wister KENNETH BEARD, Ardmore BOB BENNETT, Calera ROBBYE BLACKBURN, Heavener JOE BULLARD, Wister HAROLD CALDWELL, Wilburton RILEY CHURCH, Maysville CLOYIS CLAY, Poteau CECIL COWLING, Hugo PAT COX, Heavener NOEL CROWLEY, Modesto, Calif. PATSY CURTIS, Durant GENE DAVIS, Valliant VELTON DAVIS, Blue M. K. DERRICK, Summerfield JUNIOR CLASS OF 1955 JUNIOR CLASS OF 1955 LAVON DONICA, Snow ROXIE DOYLE, Indianola DON DUNCAN, MadiU BILLIE EASTER, Bokchito BILL EMBREE, Ryan JACK FUNDERBURG, Wilburton WAURANE FOSTER, Idabel ROWLAND GABBART, Redden BARBARA GANDY, Temple RONNIE GANDY, Temple MARY LENORA GEWIN, Stuart DALE GRIFFIN, Sherman, Tex. JOHN GRIFFITH, Denison, Tex. CHARLES HAMBY, Broken Bow AUSTIN HAMILTON, Battiest J. D. HARLIN, Durant PATSY HARRIS, Daisy FRAN HARTNESS, Durant BETTY HATTON, Talihina SONYA HIGGS, Marietta BRUCE HODGES, Tulsa IRENE HODGES, Cameron EARL HOLUNGSWORTH, Talihina CARRELL HOOPER, Durant JENNIE LYNN HOWARD, Durant EMMETT HUDGINS, Bokchito LORELLE JAMES, Denison, Tex. JIMMY KELLOGG, Daisy GORDON KNABE, McAlester JOHN LASTER, Eagletown EDITH LAWRENCE, Bethel JIMMY LAWSON, Checotah GLENDA LEATHERS, Tuskahoma CHARLES LEE, Hartshorne NOEMI LUNA, Taft, Tex. BERYL MACKEY, Durant JOHN MEANS, Madill L. C. MELTON, Boswell PAT MILLS, Springer ROBERT MILLS, Durant RALPH MITCHELL, Tom BUD MOFFAT, Atoka MARY ANN MOORE, Durant JACQUELINE MOORE, Tulsa WINONA McCLURE, Madill JUNIOR CLASS OF 1955 JUNIOR CLASS OF 1955 DOROTHY McDANIEL, Mead DONALD McFARLAND, Poteau ROY McGEE, Atoka DONALD McKINNEY, Poteau BOBBY NEAFUS, Madill PERRY NEWPORT, Sherman, Tex. HAROLD NIKSCH, Jay DANIEL NUTTER, Denison, Tex. JAN OWEN, Lawton JOHN PAGE, Hugo JOAN PARKER, Antlers OSCAR PARTIN, Antlers MYRTLE PATTERSON, Durant DORIS PERKINS, Pittsburgh WESLEY PICKLE, Poteau GUY PIERCE, Durant HAROLYN PIERCE, Durant ROBERT POSEY, Denison. Tex. JEANIE POWELL, Durant THELMA POWELL, Durant JOYCE PUGH, Olera LORENE PURVIS, Hutchinson, Tex. SHIRLEY REDDISH, McAlester ERMA REYNOLDS, Odessa, Tex. MARIANNA ROCKETT, Wilburton FRANCES SEAGO, Durant JOHN SETTLE, McAlester HERMAN SHIPMAN, Durant FERN SMATHERS, Denison, Tex. JOHN SPRADLING, Ardmore WESLEY STANFORD, Madill H. E. STEELE, Wapanucka JUNE STEPHENSON, Durant MILTON STEVENSON, Boswell DONALD STEWART, Durant JIM STINE, Walters JUNE STINE, Hobbs, N. Mex. BOB STORY, Durant EVELYN SUTHERLAND, Atoka KATHERINE SWINK, Ft. Towson LOY TAYLOR, Durant ALBERT TIDWELL, Bokchito JUNE TIGERT, Tushka WAYNE TOWNSEND, Caddo PATTY TROUGH, Durant JUNIOR CLASS OF 1955 HARRISON UNDERWOOD, Antlers BARBARA WALTON, Durant BESSIE WATSON, Wilson KENNETH WEST, Ryan GLEN WHEELER, Durant RICHARD WHITE, McAlester BILL WILLIAMS, Shawnee NORMA WILLIAMS, Finley RUBY WILLIAMS, Bennington BUDDY WOODRUFF, Durant JOYCE WRIGHT, McAlester 77 SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS President........... Vice President...... S ecretary-T reasurer. Reporter........... HARMON VILLEAREAL ......PHIL McKINZIE .....VIRGINIA NEAL ........PATSY PENN JEAN ABBOTT, Durant BETTY ABOAH, Apache JACKIE ALLEN, Hugo RONNIE ALLISON, McAIester JAMES ANDERSON, Coalgate HAROLD ANGLIN, Durant DONALD ARNOLD, Utica BILL BADGER, Durant GUSSIE NELL BATISTE, Livingston, Tex. LILLIAN BATISTE, Livingston, Tex. ROBERT BEARDEN, Denison, Tex. MILLIE BEECHER, Shawnee RAY BERRYHILL, Antlers ELLEN BESHEARSE, Calera DOYLE BOSTIC, Hugo CHESTER BLEWETT, Durant DOROTHY BOHANNON, Talihina JACOB BOHANNON, Broken Bow MAXINE BOHANNON, Clayton JUNE BRADLEY, Hugo SOPHOMORE CLASS OF 1955 SOPHOMORE CLASS OF 1955 BETTY BRINKLEY, Idabel DELBERT BROCK, Indianola ELMER BROWN, Talihina JOE ED BROWN, Achille SAMMY BROWN, Denison, Tex. GEORGIA BRUNER, Hugo JANE BURWELL, Rufe JAMES CAREY, Durant GLADYS CARTER, Calera RALPH CARTER, Calera NORMA CASE, Atoka BILLY CHILDERS, Antlers LOU ANN CHOATE, Atoka JO ANN CLARK, Soper ROBERT CLARK, Grant LOXLA COCKRELL, Eagletown CAROL COKER, Durant HOMER COLEMAN, Haworth RALPH COVINGTON, Denison, Tex. MARIE COX, Haworth PATSY COX, Marietta BETTY CROSSLAND, Caney EVE CUMMINS, Ft. Towson CLYDE DANIEL, Bennington DOUGLAS DANIEL, Higgensville, Mo. JAMES DANIEL, Mead ALBERT DELASHAW, Durant EVELYNE DELLINGER, Albany DARREL DEWOODY, Durant MARIE DRIVER, Seminole ED DUBBS, Durant DON DUNCAN, Madill LLOYD DYER, Eagletown J. A. EDDINGTON, Alma FLOYD ELDREDGE, Denison, Tex. ALTON ELLIS, Caddo KELWYN ELLIS, Yuba EURITH ERVIN, Yuba SCOTT EVANS, Floyd, Tex. JOYE EVANS, Durant ROBERT FAVORS, Madill FRANK FEITZ, Ryan CYNTHIA FINCH, Atoka VELDA FINKE, Ringling DELAINE FINKS, Broken Bow SOPHOMORE CLASS OF 1955 SOPHOMORE CLASS OF 1955 LETHA FLY, Hugo MADGE FORT, Durant BETTY FRANKLIN, Durant TERRY GATTIS, Durant BILL GIBSON, Ardmore KENNETH GOACH, Denison, Tex. EDWIN GOLDEN, Grant LEVERETT GOLDEN, Ft. Towson GAYLE GOODMAN, Ringling DARLA GOSSETT, Durant RENA GRAY, Wilburton BOB GRAFA, Durant DUANE HAMMER, Broken Bow WAYNE HAMPTON, Battiest SAMUEL HANKEY, Kenefic JACK HARMON, Ardmore JAMES HARMON, Checotah JAMES HARPER, Durant BILLY BOB HARRIS, Caddo FARREL HATCH, Bokchito AL HOLLAND, Maysville CHARLES HOLLAND, Maysville GENE HOLLOWAY, Antlers AUGUST HOMBURG, Durant JOAN HOUK, Durant SUE HOUSTON, Bokchito SOPHOMORE CLASS OF 1955 JOE HUGHSTON, Valliant BILLY HUNNICUTT, Durant JAMES HURT, McAlester JO ANN HUTTON, Durant TRAVIS HYDE, Durant WANDA JACKSON, Oklahoma City PAUL JENNINGS, Denison, Tex. JO DEANE JOHNSON, Broken Bow EUGENE JONES, Durant ORENIA JONES, Marietta JOHN KELLY, Denison, Tex. MARIE LACEY, Caddo MARY LACEY, Caddo HARRY LANDER, Durant BILLY LAURENCE, Durant COLLEEN LAWRENCE, Wilson CHARLES LAY, Hartshorne MARY SUE LESTER, Soper BOBBY LITTLEJOHN, Stringtown JOHN LONG, Hartshorne SOPHOMORE CLASS OF 1955 DOUGLAS LOVE, Calera BETTY LOVING, Ringling JOANNA MALEAR, Denison, Tex. DON MARTIN, Idabel LEROY MASON, Lawton NANCY MASON, Wright City LESLIE MEADOWS, Caddo BASCOM MELSON, Idabel DALE McANULTY, Atoka LEONARD McDonald, Finley JOHN McDOWELL, Borger, Tex. TROYCE McGOVERN, Broken Bow PHIL McKINZIE, Albany WANDA McNEELY, Hugo JEAN McREYNOLDS, Ardmore JO EVELYN MICHAEL, Ardmore BILLY JOE MILLER, Durant JAMES MILLER, Caddo ESSIE MILLIGAN, Caddo BETTY MOODY, Calera RONDELL MULLINS, Healdton MARGARET MOORMAN, Durant DARLENE MORRISON, Durant THOMAS MOSLEY, Denison, Tex. WILLIAM MOTE, Ardmore BEN MURRAY, Durant SUE MUSGRAVE, Rattan VIRGINIA NEAL, Kiowa WALLACE NICHOLS, Kemp TWANA NICKLES, Matoy CAROLYN NOBLE, Ft. Towson HOMER NOLEY, Wilburton BILLY MACK PALMER, Durant LELA PARDUE, Boswell BILL PARKER, Hugo OMAR PATRICK, Denison, Tex. BOB PAUL, Durant PATSY PENN, Calera GEORGE PHILPOT, Boswell DUANE POLK, Durant JERRY PORTMAN, Mead JULIA POOLE, Cumberland TOM POTTER, Durant HATSENE POWELL, Caddo GAYLIA RACKLEY, Kenefic HOWARD RAINWATER, Durant SOPHOMORE CLASS OF 1955 SOPHOMORE CLASS OF 1955 JOY RAGAN, Fillmore BENJAMEN RAMERIZ, Taft, Tex. LIDIA RAMERIZ, Taft, Tex. BILL ROBINSON, Durant ANN RICHARDSON, Calera JERRY ROBERSON, Grant BETTY ROBERTS, Dundee BONNIE SANDBURG, Denison, Tex. DONA SANDERS, Idabel BOBBY SCOTT, Colbert NANN SCOTT, Heavener PEGGY SHASTEEN, Denison, Tex. HOWARD SLATEN, Cobb BILL SMITH, Antlers ERNEST SMITH, Caddo LYNNE SMITH, Broken Bow MARY ESTHER SOLIZ, Corpus Christi, Tex. IAMES SORRELLS, McAIester JAMES SPIVEY, Bray PHYLLIS STAFFORD, Dundee DOROTHY STANFORD, Depew HAROLD STARNES, Walters MAXINE STATON, Dundee SHIRLEY STENHOUSE, Hartshorne JIM STEVENS, Broken Bow RONNIE SUKENIS, Hartshorne PEGGY SUTHERLAND, Denison, Tex. MARCHITA SUTTON, Hugo GRETA TATE, Apache GEORGE TAYLOR, Pottsboro, Tex. ANNIE THOMPSON, Durant BILLY THOMPSON, Dillard AARON TOWNSEND, Bokchito SUSAN VAN DYKE, Hartshorne HORMON VILLARREAL, Mercedes, Texas J. D. WALDEN, Caney ARNOLD WALKER, Caddo DENVER WATKINS, Madill JOSH WATSON, Boswell BILLY WEEDEN, Tushka HERMAN WELLS, Durant DALE WEST, Ryan KATHRYN WEST, Ardmore JULIA WHEELER, Madill MARY JO WILHITE, Madill SOPHOMORE CLASS OF 1955 JOE WILKINS, Savannah OLENA WILKINSON, Caney ANN WILLIAMS, Indianola WILLIAM WILLIAMS, Kiowa RUTHIE WINTERS, Stringtown JAMES WIX, Kenefic NORMAN WOOD, Durant CARL WOOLERY, Dixon BYRON WOOLSEY, Denison, Tex. HECTOR ZAVALETA, Mexico City, Mexico FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS President........... Vice President...... Secretary-Treasurer. Reporter........... ..DAVID SLATEN ___BILLY BARNES .....LEONA LEE NANCY RATCLIFF ROBERT ABBOTTS, Durant GENE ADAMS, Tulsa BILLY ALLSOBROOK, Marlow BOBBY ANDERSON, Durant JUDITH ANDERSON, Foreman, Ark. MARY HELEN ANDERSON, Durar CLYDE ANDREWS, Bennington JAMES ANDREWS, Sherman, Tex. MARY ARMSTRONG, Durant GWEN ARP, Caney PHYLLIS AUSTIN, Springer BILL BARNES, Blue DAN BATCHELOR, Durant ROBERT BEARD, Kenefic JIMMY BECK, Wilson BILLY BEARE, Ryan CHARLES BERRYHILL, Hugo PHIL BILES, Madill JOHN A BLACK, Idabel LOU DELL BLACKBURN, Colbert KENNETH BLAIR, McAlester ANDREW BOULWAR, St. Louis, Mo. LLOYD BRANNON, Crowder RICHARD BREWER, Denison, Tex. FRESHMAN CLASS OF 1955 FRESHMAN CLASS OF 1955 SYLVIA BROADHEAD, Atoka BILLY BROWN, Durant PAT BUCKLEY, Oklahoma City KENNETH BURNETTE, Crowder JACK CAMPBELL, Oktaha VAUNDA CARTER, Durant EARLYNN CARTWRIGHT, Colbert TOMMY CAST, Bray GERALDINE CASTLEBERRY, Achille LOU CASTLEBERRY, Bennington DOYLE CATES, Hobbs, N. Me . LEROY CAUDLE, Broken Bow JOAN CHEEK, Stringtown JUNE CHEEK, Stringtown FRANCES CHOATE, Bennington JOHN CLAY, Boswell WILLA DEAN CLEM, Broken Bow SARAH COBB, Durant ANN COFFMAN, Ft. Towson LAVENE COFFMAN, Antlers PHIL COLBERT, Durant MONROE COLEMAN, Haworth LOU ALICE COLLIE, Valliant MELVIN COMPTON, Colbert BETTY JO COOPER, Durant LAURA CORDER, Durant GRADY COTTLE, Sulphur DAVID CROWE, Atoka MARY CRAIGE, Kemp GERTRUDE CROSS, Durant HAROLD CUMMINS, Hugo SELATHA DANSBY, Wright Gty AMPARO DELA GARZA, Val Verde, Tex. CAMILLA DELUNGER, Albany LARRY DELASHAW, Durant EUGENE DERICKSWIELER, Denison, Tex. COOPER DILLON, Gene Autry MARY DOAKE, Boswell JOHNNY DOBSON, Frederick ALBERTA DONICA, Nashoba JOYCE DORTON, Buffalo PEGGY DOVER, Onapa BILLY ELDREDGE, Denison, Tex. GERALD ELLISON, Haworth RITA ESPINOZA, Durant WAYNE EVANS, Farmersville, Tex. KHALID FATTAH, Bagdad, Iraq JOHN FOX, Cameron W. D. FREEMAN, Meadowbrook CHARLES GARRETT, Durant SHIRLEY GETTER, Durant WILLIAM GIBBINS, Quinton JIM GISSON, Durant PAULA JEAN GOLDEN, Grant FRESHMAN CLASS OF 1955 FRESHMAN CLASS OF 1955 MARY ESTHER GOIN, Rattan RENE GONZALEZ, Juarez, Mex. GLENN GOZA, Calera BOB GRAHAM, Calera RALPH GRAHAM, Utica MARLENE GREEN, Atoka ROBERT GREEN, Bennington JOYCE GRIFFIN, Atoka DON GRIGGS, Hugo JERALD GRUBBS, Savanna JOSE LOPEZ, Mexico City, Mexico ROBERT GUY, Colbert GWEN GWALTNEY, Durant PHILLIP HADDOCK, Kemp LAWRENCE HOGGARD, Burkburnett, Tex. VIRGINIA HAILE, Hugo RUBY HANKINS, Mead MAX HELEN HANNAH, Broken Bow EDDY ANN HARPER, Atoka GLENDON HARRIS, Haworth JAMES HARRIS, Caddo RODNEY HARTE, Marietta LUAN HARVEY, Atoka BECKY HAYNIE, Bokchito KEILLER HAYNIE, Durant ROSS HAYNIE, Valliant TOMMY HENDERSON, Durant HUGH HERBERT, Ardmore ALBERT HILL, Durant NORMA HOGAN, Atoka N LORETTA HOLLAND, Selma Union, Calif. ALLENE HOLMES, Monroe RAYMOND HOPKINS, Fox JOHNNY HORNER, Bennington JAMES HOUSTON, Calera FRANCES HUGHES, Boswell JERRY HUNT, Sherman, Tex. PATRICIA IMPSON, Bokchito CHARLES JOHNSON, Sherman, Tex. BETTY SUE JONES, Moyers ELLIS KEEL, Marietta JAN KENNAMER, Durant JO ELLA KENNEDY, Atoka DON KIDD, Durant WANDA KINGSTON, Marietta MARY KIRBY, Idabel RICHARD KIRK, Stringtown FLOYD LANKFORD, Culbertson, ] W. D. LARGIN, Frederick JOHNETTE LAWRENCE, Hugo LEONA LEE, Durant MARY IDA LLOYD, Itasca, Tex. WANDA LINDLEY, Durant GLEN MADDUX, Idabel FRESHMAN CLASS OF 1955 FRESHMAN CLASS OF 1955 MARGARITO MALDONADO, Meineria, Mex. JERRY MAUPIN, Durant EDDIE MAY, Haworth DORIS MEAD, Durant LILO MEANS, Madill RICHARD MEDLER, Colbert EUGENE MENDENHALL, Ringling BOB MILAM, Antlers KAY MILLER, Denison ARLETA MILLER, Durant MARTHA MILLS, Caddo SANDRA MOBLEY, Hugo JERRY MOODY, Calera CHARLES MOORE, Calera EUNICE MOORE, McAlester BENNY MORGAN, Durant BURVA MORRIS, Battiest CLAUDIA MORRIS, debit RENE MORRIS, Durant FREDDIE SUE MOYER, Grant JANNENE MOYER, Grant EMMA LOU MUSE, Red Oak DAVID McANANEY, Denison LA VITA McBRAYER, Broken Bow RAY McCOLLUM, Durant GEORGE McCREARY, Fox JOY McDOUGAL, Valliant GAYLE McGOODWIN, Woodford SUE McKINNEY, Madill BETTY NELSON, Idabel SUE NIKSCH, Jay DAVID NORMAN, Cobb ALLEN OSBURN, Sherman DOYLE PARHAM, Caney JAN PARK, Durant MARY PARK, Durant MELBA PARKER, Durant BARBRAH PARMLEY, Wynnewood EDNA PARMLEY, Wynnewood OWEN PARSONS, Hugo GLENDON PARTIN, Atoka ODESSA FAYE PAYNE, Bokchito STEVE PASKORZ, Pittsburgh, Penn. NINA PEARSON, Byers, Tex. CHARLES PERRY, Colbert NORMA PETTY, Leon JEAN PHILLIPS, Durant IVAN POSEY, Blue CECIL POTTER, Cal era MAX PRICE, Durant JOE PROPPS, Broken Bow BILL PUTNAM, Bixby WANDA PYRUM, Blue HERSHEL QUARLES, Caney FRESHMAN CLASS OF 1955 FRESHMAN CLASS OF 1955 GWENDOLYN QUERDIBITTY, Carnegie JUDY QUOETONE, Meeks SANDRA RAINS, San Francisco, Calif. NANCY RATCLIFF, Durant CAROL RAY, Idabel MARY REDWINE, Hugo LOUIS REED, Idabel JIM REYNOLDS, San Antonio, Tex. FRANK RICKARD, Ryan GENE RILING, Poteau JEAN RISNER, Durant HOMER ROBERTS, Stonewall SUE ROSE, Ringling ROYCE SAMPLES, Grandfield CARSON SAMPLEY, Gene Autry OZELL SAMPSON, Thackerville RUTH ANN SAWYERS, Caddo MARY SEALS, Dallas BILLYE SHASTID, Bennington FAYE SHAW, Altus LORETTA SHERRER, Snow LUELLEN SHIPMAN, Idabel BETSY ANN SLAGLE, Denison, Tex LOUANN SLATEN, Mead PAUL SMATHERS, Denison, Tex. FRANCES SMITH, Ardmore JACKIE SMITH, Denison, Tex. BILL SNOW, Dillard LEROY SNOW, Denison PAUL SNOW, Blanchard BOBBY STEPHENSON, Sherman GRACE STEVENS, Durant SYLVIA STEWART, Atoka JOSEPH LEE STOREY, Haworth PATRICIA STOWERS, Madill KAY STUART, Heavener MARLENE SWEARENGIN, Brinkley, Ark. BETTY LOU TARR, Broken Bow HARLENE TAYLOR, Durant ROSA TAYLOR, Wilburton RUTH ANN TAYLOR, Wilburton PAULINE TEAGUE, Bennington RAYMOND TEAGUE, Newcastle NINA JANE TERRY, Sherman, Tex. CHARLES THAYER. Quinton BILLY JACK THOMAS, Calera KYLE THOMAS, Caddo PEGGY THOMAS, Idabel FRESHMAN CLASS OF 1955 CLIFFORD WOOD, Hunt ALFRED WYNN, Sulphur JUDY THOMPSON, Colbert SCOTT THOMPSON, Boswell BILL THOMPSON, Ma'dill LARRY TRAW, Durant WINONA TROUT, Durant GLENNA TYSON, Boswell CHARLES VARNER, Achille BILLY VECELAS, Durant MARTHA WADE, Talihina DARWIN WADSWORTH, Henryetta RAY WALDEN, Caney BEN WALKER, Boswell GALE WARD, Durant BOYD WARREN, Idabel ANN WATKINS, Poteau ALFRED WHEELER, Durant TERRILL WHITAKER, Tushka ARTIE WHITWORTH, Albany PAUL WILEY, Hochatown ROBERT WILLIAMS, Hugo BILL WILLEFORD, Sherman, Tex. HAROLD WINFIELD, Caddo CHARLES WINNETT, Colbert GEORGE WYATT, Durant DON MARSHALL Vice President KENNETH KITCHENS Senior Senator i WANDA McNEELY Sophomore Senator EFFIE MONTGOMERY Sponsor BILL MILLS President WINNIE JONES Senior Senator DOYLE BOSTIC Sophomore Senator BILL EMBREE Junior Senator SHIRLEY GETER Freshman Senator Sponsor JO ANNE PRATER Secretary PATTY TROUGH Junior Senator DAN BATCHELOR Freshman Senator BERTHA MAE TREADAWAY Sponsor The leadership of the student body at Southeastern is in the hands of the student sen- ate, the members of which are elected by the various classes in the manner prescribed in the constitution of the Student Body Organization. The student senate was organized in 1920, and it has functioned uninterruptedly since that time. STUDENT SENATE---------------------------------------------- heading scene from Our Town Gamma Alpha Chapter of Alpha Psi Omega, national dramatic fraternity, was installed at Southeastern in June 1929. The fraternity is open to men and women students who are elected to membership on dramatic and scholarship standing. The fraternity sponsors numerous full-evening perform- ances each year. The purpose of the organization is to create an appreciation of dramatic art among the students. VIVIAN DOWNS Sponsor Richard Steakley, President; Norvin Allen, Edward Gordon, Vivian Downs, Sponsor; Jan Owen, Secretary; Ann Cotton. Summer production of Our Town” Breakfast table scene from Our Town ALPHA PSI OMEGA r Mrs. Gates, Sponsor; Norma Case, Raymond Piller, Terrill Whitaker, Lynda Wood, Bill Gibbons, Betty Crossland, Ronnie Allison, Patsy Cox, Albert DeLashaw, Gail Wylie, Jan Owen, Barbara Gandy, Harry Brown. Patsy Cox, Reporter; Norma Case, Secretary; Albert DeLashaw, President; Betty Crossland, Historian. Sigma Tau Delta is a national English fraternity offering a stimulus to students of Southeastern who do creative writing of merit. Membership is limited each semester to twelve active members of superior scholastic standing, together with other desirable characteristics. SIGMA TAU DELTA First row: Harold Thurman, Norma Case, Betsy Slagle, Isabel Work, Sponsor. Second row: Betty Lou McGovern, Betty Crossland, Delbert Brock, Joe Props, Jake Males. Betty Crossland, Reporter; Betsy Slagle, Vice President; Joe Props, President; Lynne Smith, Secretary-Treasurer. Organized in October, 1921, the Societas Latina is not only the oldest club but one of the most active on the campus. Its purposes are to foster a greater interest in the humanities and to promote friendliness among the students of Latin in Southeastern. LATIN CLUB OFFICERS .......President ..Vice President .......Secretary .Pledge Captain DAN NUTTER... JOHN GRIFFITH FARREL HATCH JOHN PAGE...... The Hell Hounds is a social pep club organized on the campus in 1947. The boys who wear the black and orange are largely responsible for the pep and spirit obtained at Southeastern games. Annual activities include their rush, float in the homecoming parade, a banquet, a dance, and a fishing party. First row: Rodney Hart, Alfred Hughes, Roy Keeling, Charles Berryhill, John Page, John Griffith, Edward Gordon, Clifford Broughton, Sponsor. Second row: Dan Nutter, Ralph Mitchell, Larry Griggs, Leroy Caudle, Bob Milam, Bob Cunningham, Farrel Hatch. The Hell Hounds dress up for the crowning of their sweetheart. Aft HELL HOUNDS r OFFICERS HOMER NOLEY.............................President BASCOM MELSON......................Vice President EVELYN SUTHERLAND.......................Secretary BILLYE WALLACE...........................Reporter MANDA OWL...............................Historian MADELINE STEVENS Sponsor Members of the Art Club are chosen from students who are art majors or minors and those who are interested in art from an art- appreciation standpoint. The club meets regularly, devoting the time to both study and pleasure. First row: Karol Taylor, Dona Sanders, Phyllis Austin, Barbara Turner, Manda Owl. Second row: Evelyn Sutherland, Gaylia Rackley, Hatsene Powell, Letha Fly, Rita Espinosa, Billye Wallace, Frances Cross. Third row: Madeline Stevens, Bascom Melson, Paul Fry, Homer Noley, Bill Riddle, Minnie Baker. ART CLUB Sherry Herron, President; Dr. E. Martin Haggard, Treas- urer; Elizabeth McKinney, Vice President; Dr. M. K. Fort, Counselor; Barbara Walton, Secretary. First row: Mrs. C. C. Carney, Bobbie June Wheeler, Margaret Alters, Clarece Brown, Thelma Harris, Barbara Jean Walton, Billye Wallace, Fran Hartness, Jan Owen, Cathryn Green, Annie Aston. Second row: Winnie Jones, C. C. Carney, Dr. E. M. Haggard, Mrs. W. L. Blain, Dr. M. K. Fort, Karol Taylor, Isabel Work, Mildred Williams, Sherry Herron, Elizabeth McKinney, Waurane Foster, Mrs. Floy Perkinson Gates, Glenna Wright, Emmett Dale Hudgins, Dorothy McDaniel, Jake Males, James Crowley, Lennie Reasor, Effie Montgomery, Jo Ann Howard. Beta Delta chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, national honorary educational fraternity, was installed at Southeastern May 14, 1928, and is the oldest national organization on the campus. This fraternity selects for membership three times a year—in the fall, the spring, and the summer term—the seniors and the juniors having exceptionally high rank in their studies and possessing desirable qualities of leadership and character. KAPPA DELTA PI DR. LINNIE RUTH HALL Sponsor Yvonne Rigdon, Secretary; Juanita Ragan, Reporter; Clarece Brown, Vice President; James Sullivan, President; Jake Males, Historian. First row: Juanita Ragan, Winnie Jones, Clarece Brown, Fran Hartness, Gladys Carter, Billie Faye Moore, Joetta Wheeler, Barbara Walton. Second row: Billie Easter, Glenna Wright, Ruby Kudurle, Robbie Sargent, Guy Eva Lynn, Frances Seago, Yvonne Rigdon, Dr. Linnie Ruth Hall, Sponsor. Third row: Henry Guest, Austin Hamilton, Edd Land, Jake Males, Kasoma Skaggs, Herman Shipman, James Sullivan, Jack Buchanan. Pi Omega Pi, national honorary fraternity for commercial students, is open to both men and women majoring in commerce, and students are elected to membership because of their superior standing in all commercial studies and distinguished leadership on the campus. PI OMEGA PI Cathryn Green, Vice President . c. C. Carney, president', DR. JOHN HUNZIKER Sponsor J l k y t i n It-} Dr. John 5 1 - „ c. C. Carney, Dr Hunaiker, ZnTwyUe. Cathryn , A. E. Shearer, Wayn During the spring of 1934 a chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, national history fraternity, was installed at the college. Its present membership is in excess of fifty, including stu- dents, faculty, and alumni. Stated meetings are held every semester. Among the activities of Phi Alpha Theta are the sponsoring of an annual address at Southeastern by some national authority of Sigma Alpha Rho, the junior historical fraternity, and the enter- taining of the history majors of the summer session. PHI ALPHA THETA Officers: Norvin Allen, President; Dan Nutter, Vice President; Bill Riddle, Secretary. First raw: Edward Gordon, Phyllis Austin, Jeanneen Stephenson, Ann Watkins. Second row: Bill McFatridge, Bill Riddle, Norvin Allen, Roy Stephenson, Terry Gattis, Jan Owen, Lillian Embree, Vivian Downs, Sponsor. Third row: Harold Thurman, Dan Nutter, Ralph Mitchell, Harold Cald- well, Leo Herman. The College Players Club is an organization of those students who are interested in speech and dramatic activities. It serves as a step toward membership in Alpha Psi Omega, the national dramatic fraternity. COLLEGE PLAYERS 4! nfi n rt O Leslie Meadows, Betty Brinkley, J° Evelyn Michael, Evelyn DeUinger OFFICERS LESLIE MEADOWS............................Secretary BETTY BRINKLEY.......................Vice President JO EVELYN MICHAEL.........................President EVELYN DELLINGER...........................Reporter First row: Evelyn Dellinger, Betty Brinkley, Fran Hartness, Ann Watkins, Chris Kitchens, Camilla Dellinger, Jeanneen Stephens. Second row: Jo Evelyn Michael, Sandra Rains, Waurane Foster, Lesli Meadows, Emma Muse, Phyllis Austin, Winona Trout, Barbara Dellinger. The organization of a girls’ pep club was begun during the summer of 1952. This club is to promote sportsmanship, spirit and friendship among the students of Southeastern. Si A V AfTFTTFS Future Teachers of America is the pre-service pro- fessional organization sponsored by our O. E. A, and N. E. A. for students planning to enter the teach- ing profession. As such, its purposes include the furthering of knowledge and participation of the student in his professional groups. Future Teachers of America membership is for those students who are definitely preparing to enter teaching. K� a„« B,„„ First row: Lavon Donica, Jake Males, Dal Bural, Chiquita Bloomer, Waurane Foster, Sonya Higgs, Norma Case, Ann Miller, Joyce Foster. Second row: Sue Campbell, Guy Eva Lynn, Patsy Harris, Billye Wallace, Bessie Withrow, Thelma Harris, Lillian Embree. Third row: Tom Anderson, Harold Thurman, Myrtle Carter, Glenn Wheeler, Jo Anne Prater, Emma Roper, Clarece Brown, Marshall Nagle, Sponsor; Kenneth Kitchens. DR. L. MARSHALL NAGLE Sponsor F. T. A. A DR. LESLIE DWIGHT Sponsor The Magic Pentagon is the result of the desire of students of S eastern to become better acquainted with each other, with great sciei and mathematicians, and the problems faced by them, and to problems that confront the teacher in the field. The group meets regularly on the days assigned for club meet at which time papers are read, talks given and discussions pursuec R. W. HARKEY Sponsor First row: Jim Hurt, Leslie Meadows, Richard White, S. C. Buttram. Second row: R. W. Harkey, Sponsor; Irene Hodges, Waurane Foster, Carl DoIlarhider Khalid Fattah, Edd Dubbs, Ralph Graham. Third row: Leslie Dwight, Bruce Hodges, Edith Lawrence, Roxie Doyle, Leverett Golden, John Means, Jo Evelyn Michael, Jo Anne Prater. MAGIC PENTAGON The Women’s Recreation Association is an organization open to all undergraduate women students of the college. The object of the W. R. A. is to promote a high physical efficiency by creating an interest in physical activities and fostering a spirit of good sportsmanship. This association was organized at Southeast- ern December 18, 1940. First row: Clarece Brown, Gaylia Rackley, Chiquita Bloomer, June Tigert, Twana Nickles, Waurane Foster, Jane Burwell, Mary Jo Wilhite, Guy Eva Lynn, Colleen Lawrence. Second row: Bertha Mae Treadaway, Lavon Donica, Patsy Harris, Jo Evelyn Michael, Joan Parker, Ann Williams, Eurith Ervin, Hatsene Powell, Jo Anne Prater. W. R. A. 4 Dr. John Hunziker, Dan Nutter, Kenneth Ferguson, Bill Jones, Richard Steakley, Bill Mills, Ken- neth Kitchens. OFFICERS. Bill Jones, President; Daniel Nutter, Secretary. r ; -J m DR JOHN HHNZ1KF.R Sponsor To learn and understand what life is like in the various nations of the world and to note what the other countries have to offer are the chief purposes of the International Relations club. Club members conduct panel discussions and speakers are invited to address the group. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS ■ Julia Wheeler, Delbert Brock, Mary Esther Soliz, Dan Batchelor, Shirley Reddish. Horman Villarreal, Ruth Hatchett, Sponsor; Edward Gordon. RUTH HATCHETT Sponsor 0 Southeastern State College has an enviable reputation in the field of debate and has developed debaters who have achieved national reputations. T. A. Houston, retired debate coach, established the Savage Forensic which has brought students and coaches to the campus from practically every state in the union. Ruth Hatchett, member of the English department, is now debate coach. DEBATE CLUB The Little D” Rodeo Club was organized at Southeastern in 1949. Each year since then it has sponsored a collegiate rodeo. In 1952 the club became a member of the National Inter- collegiate Rodeo Association which is repre- sented in twenty-three states. The club’s project for 1953 was to build a practice arena at the college. DR. E. MARTIN HAGGARD Sponsor First row: Joe Green, Beth Foster, Wilson Kingsberry, Chiquita Bloomer, Roy Lewis. Second ro Dale Granger, Norma Petty, Wanda Kingston, Nancy Mason, Marcheta Sutton, Marlene Swearengir Barbrah Parmley, Phillip Haddock. Third ro y: Keiler Haynie, Charles Winnett, Howard Rair water. Dr. E. Martin Haggard, Ralph Carter, Walter Rambo, Donald Arms, B. J. Stallings, Larr Delashaw. RODEO CLUB Jake Males, President; Guy Eva Lynn, Reporter; Fran Hartness, Assistant Secretary; Clarece Brown, Secretary; Jo Anne Prater, Vice President. ROBERT L. AUSLEY Sponsor First row: Edward Gordon, Henry Guest, Hormon Villarreal, Doyle Bostic, Bascom Melson, Farrel Hatch. Second row: Patsy Penn, Ann Richardson, Julia Poole, Sue Musgrave, Twana Nickles, Jane Burwell, Clarece Brown, Orenia Jones. Third row: Nann Scott, Letha Fly, Wanda McNeeley, Cathryn Green, Jan Owen, Jo Ann Street, Betty Brinkley, Ben Murray. Fourth row: Winnie Jones, Phil McKinzie, Waurane Foster, Guy Eva Lynn, Mary Jo Wilhite, Fran Hartness, Jo Anne Prater, Billye Wallace, Colleen Lawrence, June Tigert. Fifth row: Jeanneen Stephens, James Sullivan, Estle Hallmark, Jake Males, Norvin Allen, Ruthie Winters, Joyce Wright, Robert L. Ausley, Sponsor. ouuie is a local secret order organized about 1924 in the interest of Southeastern State College. It was organized especially for the purpose of offering an opportunity to students who are in sympathy with the “Spirit of Southeastern” to work together to pro- mote the interests of the institution. BERTHA MAE TREAD A WAY Sponsor r r?tary An organization for those who enjoy the finer things in life and like a good ole’ fash- ioned hoedown was organized by an interested group of square dancers during the summei session of 1952. First row: Guy Eva Lynn, Sue McKinney, Nann Scott, Lynn Smith, Jane Burwell, Ann Miller, Velda Finke, Laura Corder, Norma Petty, Chiquita Bloomer, Bertha Mae Treadaway, Sponsor. Second row; Alfred Hughes, Gaylia Rackley, Hatsene Powell, Roy Lewis, Muskrat Embree, Joe Wilkins, George Philpot, Jiggs McVay, Cecil Duncan. “Ladies to the center” “Backs to the bar” SQUARE DANCING CLUB BLOOMER SULLIVAN Sponsor Bill Johnson, Leon Kennedy, Kenneth Beard, Dee McCorkle, Beaver McIntyre, Harold Owens, James Spivey. The Varsity O Club is an organization of Southeastern varsity letter winners, and it is prominent in campus activities. The purpose of the club is to foster good fellowship and to encourage athletic competi- tion. Each spring the Varsity Club offers a trophy for a special race at the Southeastern interscholastic track and field meet. tary- O” CLUB A CAPPELLA CHOIR The choir is open to all students of the college. Tryouts are held for places. The choir has appeared on some of the most excellent programs of the school and in all the larger towns of Oklahoma and north Texas. EZ. A CAPPELLA CHOIR H” ' Secretary; aSC Patsy Penn, Ann Richardson, Charles Lee, Anita Homer, Don Martin, Harolyn Crews, Alice Bartee, Guy Pierce. Seated: Albert DeLashaw. The Music Educators National Conference is the collegiate division of a nation-wide organization to promote understanding and efficiency among members of the music teaching profession. Mrs. Helen Kerr Edwards, music professor and sponsor of the Southeastern chapter of MENC, is also serving in the capacity of regional student mem- bership chairman. HELEN KERR EDWARDS Director WILLIAM EDWARDS Director M. E. N. C SOUTHEASTERN STATE COLLEGE BAND During the first semester the Southeastern band is a marching band, and during the second semester a concert band. Any student who can play a band instrument may try out for a place in the organiza- tion. A fair amount of musical ability is all that is necessary. There are a number of high-grade instruments owned by the college which are lent or rented to students. It is the policy of the college to offer credit for participation in the band, if the stu- dent attends practice regularly and takes part in public performances as required by the director. BAND Phyllis Stafford, Shirley Geter, Marcheta Sutton, Virginia Haile, Lou Castleberry. Farrei Hatch, Vice President; Sue Houston, Secretary; Patsy Cox, Reporter; Frank Rickard, President. ACTIVE AND COLORFUL The Local Chapter of the International Council for the Improvement of Reading Instruction. Treasurer. The Southeastern State College Reading Council is made up of teachers and other persons interested in improving reading instruction. It has a membership of sixty-two persons, representing thirty-seven schools in Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, and Florida. The Council meets on the second Saturday of each month from September to May, at Southeastern State College, Durant. READING COUNCIL BERTHA MAE TREADAWAY Sponsor Sue van ident; Kennedy. president. Rainwater, Vice As its chief aim the Disc-Jockey club, a social dance club, concerns itself with promoting wholesome recreation and fun on the campus. First row: Jim Amerson, Joe Ann Street, Julia Poole, Madge Fort, Joyce Williams, Nancy Ratclif] John Page, Charles Berryhill, Sue Rose, Pat Buckley. Second row: Bill Embree, Joe Wilkins, Ja Kennamer, Ruthie Winters. Third row: Shirley Stenhouse, Gayle Goodman, Darla Gossett, Lyn Smith, Alberta Donica, Lou Castleberry, Maxine Staton, Jo Ann Hutton, Bertha Mae Treadawa} Sponsor. Fourth row: Howard Rainwater, Ronnie Sukenis, Sue Van Dyke, Hoot Gibson, Jame Harmon, Dan Batchelor, Robbie Sargent, Leon Kennedy. Bouncing Bunnyhop Tango Tangle - DISC JOCKEY A OFFICERS DAVID EMERSON.. JOHN HUCKABAY. BILL MILLS...... ......President Vice President ......Secretary David Emerson, John Huckabay, Bill Mills. DR. WAYNE SILVER Sponsor First row: John Huckabay, David Emerson, Dr. A. E. Shearer, Jimmy Amerson, Bill Mills. Secor row: Dr. Wayne Silver, Bloomer Sullivan, Dr. A. L. Poole, John Krattiger, Dan Batchelor. Alpha Phi Omega, national fraternity of former Boy Scouts and Scout leaders, in- stalled the Kappa Zeta chapter of this service group at Southeastern in May, 9 2. The Faculty Advisory committee consists of Wayne Silver, A. E. Shearer J. T. Krattiger, A. L. Poole, Bloomer Sullivan, and Earl Kilpatrick. ALPHA PHI OMEGA «e-— OFFICERS THOMAS WRIGHT..................President BOB CUNNINGHAM..............Vice President MARLENE SWEARENGIN.............Secretary EDWARD GORDON...................Reporter Thomas Bob Cunningham First row: Charles Lee, Charles Thayer, Joe Propps, Jake Males, Andy Boulware, Robert Cunning- ham, Thomas Wright. Second row: Pat Calhoun, Rita Espinoza, Frances Cross, Rene Gonzales, Mary Esther Soliz, Father Wagner. Pat Calhoun, Rita Espinoza, Frances Cross, Bob Cunningham. The Newman Club is the Catholic effort in the non- Catholic college to aid the Catholic student, and non- Catholics as well, to round out their education. It hopes to stimulate a deeper faith in the practice of Christian charity and offer social life for students with no other campus affiliations. NEWMAN CLUB Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Fleak, sponsors of Westminster members hold a song fest. Westminster Fellowship. Jan gives instruction in dish drying. Flarrison Underwood, President; Wanda Jackson, Vice President; Lydia Ramirez, Secretary; Douglas Daniel, Treasurer. Westminster Fellowship is the organization of college-age young people of the Presby- terian Church. The group holds worship and recreational meetings in the youth building of the First Church, and sponsors retreats, and many other worthwhile activities and projects. WESTMINSTER FELLOWSHIP B. S. U. B. S. U. i Members of B. S. U. take time out for ping-pong. B. S. U. Council. OFFICERS MR. AND MRS. JACK GREEN Sponsors WYDEMAN SANDERS President LYNDA WOOD Vice President PATSY COX Secretary FARREL HATCH T reasurer BOB HOLLAND Youth Director Sunday night Canteen Supper is always a treat to S. S. C. students. The Wesley Foundation has its council meeting at Lake Textum This is a serious moment for the Wesley Foundation. Refreshments are always welcome at Sunday School, too. WESLEY FOUNDATION LYNDA WOOD WINNIE JONES JUANITA RAGAN President Vice President Secretary-Treasurer ALICE BARTEE WAURANE FOSTER JOE ANN STREET GAIL WYLIE The Cardinal Key, national leadership society, was established on the campus in the spring of 1937. Cardinal Key is a non-social sorority open only to students of the junior and senior classes who have achieved distinction in the qualities of leadership, scholarship, and service. CARDINAL KEY BILL JONES RUSS McCREARY KENNETH KITCHENS RONNIE GANDY JOHN KRATTIGER President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Sponsor JACK BARNETT ELMER BUCK DAVID EMERSON CLAUDE DOBSON HAROLD OWENS MILAM KING WAYNE WYLIE BILL MILLS BUD BAHNER DON MARSHALL Blue Key, national leadership fraternity, is composed of the men leaders of the school. The members must be of junior standing; must have a high scholastic average; and must possess unusual qualities of leadership, character, and service. Blue Key operates like the Kiwanis or Rotary Club within the student body in order that student life may be enriched. Problems are studied and the progress and best interests of the institution are promoted and stimulated. BLUE KEY HAROLYN PIERCE BETTY AHBOAH JO ANN HOUK President Corresponding Secretary Recording Secretary RUTHIE WINTERS JOYCE WRIGHT ANNIE ASTON JOYCE FOSTER MARTHA GENTRY Chaplain Pledge Mistress Treasurer DARLA GOSSETT ANITA HOMER JO ANN HUTTON BETTY ROBERTS MAXINE STATON ROBBIE SARGENT SHIRLEY STENHOUSE SUE VAN DYKE MILDRED RILING Sponsor Alpha Sigma Tau, one of the seven national educational sororities, was installed at Southeastern in 1932, Rho chapter has had a very busy year. They walked away with first place honors in the floor show at the Beaux Arts Ball. AT PH A STGMA TATT BETTE DAVIDSON WINNIE JONES GLENNA WRIGHT JUANITA RAGAN President Vice President Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary FRAN HARTNESS JOYE EVANS JOE ANN STREET CHIQUITA BLOOMER ANN MILLER NORMA CASE Treasurer Historian Corresponding Editor Sergeant-at-Arms Keeper of Archives LOXLA COCKRELL DELAINE FINKS MADGE FORT WAURANE FOSTER BETTY FRANKLIN SUE FRENC SONYA HIGGS WANDA McNEELY SUE MUSGRAVE VIRGINIA NEAL TWANA NICKLES ANN RICHARDS JULIA POOLE EVELYN SUTHERLAND PATTY TROUGH BILLYE WALLACE LUCY LEONARD SALLY LEONAR Sponsor Sponsor Kappa Chapter, a chapter of the largest and oldest of the social educational sororities, has had a very successful 1954-55. The high lights of the year were the beautiful Pi Kappa Christmas Formal and the '’May Day” Dance. The local chapter was awarded the Pi Kappa Sigma gold scholarship cup for having the highest grades of all the chapters in the United States. PI KAPPA SIGMA WAYNE WYLIE President JIGGS McVAY CECIL DUNCAN RONNIE ALLISON Vice President Secretary DONALEE BANKSTON CHESTER BLEWETT L'ROY CAMPBELL ■ CECIL COWLING VELTON DAVIS EDD DUBBS DALE GRIFFIN EUGENE JONES MILAM KING JOHNNY PAGE HOWARD RAINWATER BILL WILLIAMS CARL McCOY MARTIN HAGGARD ALVIN WHITE Sponsor Advisor Sponsor Eta Chapter of Phi Sigma Epsilon was installed on. the campus in 1931. It is one of the youngest and most progressive educational fraternities in teachers’ colleges. The fraternity desires to promote and further the ideals of intellectual, moral, social, and physical development, and to strengthen the bonds of common interests that exist in the profession of education. PHI SIGMA EPSILON------------------------------------------------------ 72 phil McKenzie Corresponding Secretary DON MARSHALL President JACK BARNETT Vice President BILL EMBREE Sergeant-at-Armi BASCOM MELSON Recording Secretary NOEL CROWLEY Treasurer JIM AMERSON BUD BAHNER BOB BARTON RUEL BLAGG KELWYN ELLIS ROBERT GADD Pledge Master HENRY GUEST JACK HARMON FARRELL HATCH JOHN HUCKABAY ALFRED HUGHES JAMES JOHNSO ROY KEELING RUSS McCREARY DON McKEE DON MARTIN HOMER NOLEY DAN NUTT1 GUY PIERCE JERRY ROBBERSON HARMON VILLARREAL JACK GREEN JAMES BOWERS BILL EDWARD Sponsor Sponsor Sponsor Mu chapter of Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity was the first social fraternity on the campus. Its purpose is to promote friendship, integrity, honesty, fidelity, and scholarship among the students of Southeastern State College. The Sigma Taus takes pride in their annual Frontier Dance which is one of the foremost social events on the campus. SIGMA TAU GAMMA I The I. F. C. of Southeastern was organized in 1931. Its membership is made up of two representatives from each recognized social fraternity on the campus. At present the council consists of eight members, representa- tives of Sigma Tau Gamma, Pi Kappa Sigma, Alpha Sigma Tau, and Phi Sigma Epsilon. The purpose of the organization is to regulate the activities of the social fraternities on the campus of Southeastern. First row: Winnie Jones, Pi Kappa Sigma; Bette Davidson, Pi Kappa Sigma; Harolyn Pier Alpha Sigma Tau; Annie Aston, Alpha Sigma Tau. Second row: Cecil Duncan, Phi Sigi Epsilon; Jiggs McVay, Phi Sigma Epsilon; Don Marshall, Sigma Tau Gamma; Bill Embr Sigma Tau Gamma. Officers: Harolyn Pierce, Secretary; Cecil Duncan, President; Jiggs Interfraternity council sponsors the all-Greek canned food drive f McVay, Vice President. needy families at Thanskgiving time. INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL W 1°tqS STAFF Winnie Jones..... Patsy Cox........ Kay Cunningham... Homer Noiey...... Jim Amerson...... Erma Reynolds.... George McCreary.. Cal Stewart...... Bill McClain..... Jerry McManus.... Leslie Meadows... James Weaver..... Mrs. Mary Frye... .................Editor ..............Co-Editor ............Art Editor ....Advertising Artist ......Business Manager ...............Classes ................Layouts .................Sports .................Sports .....Staff Photographer .....Staff Photographer Yearbook Photographer ................Advisor Patsy Cox Jim Amerson Co-Editor Business Manager THE SAVAGE STAFF Mary Frye Advisor Winnie Jones Editor Homer Noiey Advertising Artist James Weaver Yearbook Photographer Leslie Meadows Staff Photographer Jerry McManus Staff Photographer THE SAVAGE STAFF Erma Reynolds Classes Bill McClain Sports Cal Stewart Sports ALICE BARTEE. PATSY COX.... BILL McCLAIN. BILL PARKER.. RICHARD DEVOE. JOE WEAVER.... MARY FRYE..... .................Editor ........Assistant Editor .....-..Sports Editor Assistant Sports Editor .....Business Manager .........Mailing Clerk ................Advisor REPORTERS John Griffith, Faye Newman, Laura Corder, Edward Gordon, Bill Pierce, Jeanneen Stephens, Jackie Allen, Sam Williams, Dan Nutter, Wydeman Sanders, Bas- com Melson, Leon Kennedy, Bill Mills, Lynda Wood, Betty Crossland, Cal Stewart, Doyle Bostic, Joe Weaver. Alice Bartee Editor THE SOUTHEASTERN STAFF 70 Mary Frye Advisor Dan Nutter, Edward Gordon, Betty Crossland—Reporters Lynda Wood and Joe Weaver—Reporters Hoot DeVoe and Joe Wilkins—Mailing Clerks THE SOUTHEASTERN STAFF Bascom Melson, Doyle Bostic, Laura Corder—Reporters John ydman Griffith Bill Mills. GCS Worters Bill McClain and Bill Parker Sports Editors A? Frances Smith r Yearbook Queen And here Frances assumes her role of college coed again. She is a freshman from Ardmore. Phyllis Stafford Sarah Cobh Shirley Geter Jo Ann Hutton Alpha Sigma Tau Wanda McNeely Pi Kappa Sigma Annie Aston Alpha Sigma Tau Shirley Stenhous Alpha Sigma Ta Joyce Wright Alpha Sigma Ta Betty Moody Rock Hudson Well-known movie star, who chose the Savage Yearbook Queen from the pictures of the Ten Pretty Girls. n i Beth Foster Rodeo Club Queen Pi Kappa Sigma Susan Van Dyke Hellhound Sweetheart Alpha Sigma Tau flfi Sonya Higgs Blue Key Favorite Pi Kappa Sigma Winnie Jones Rose of Sigma Tau Pi Kappa Sigma Betty Franklin Phi Sig Sweetheart Pi Kappa Sigma Jo Ann Hutton Homecoming Queen Alpha Sigma Tau Shirley Geter Queen and Attendants Beaver McIntyre Savagette Beau Bud Bahner Alpha Sig Beau Sigma Tau Gamma Claude Dobson Pi Kap Beau Phi Sigma Epsilon Milam King Cardinal Key Favorite Phi Sigma Epsilon Jack Barnett Alice Bartee Clarece Brown Sherry Herron WHO’S WHO in American Colleges and Universities JACK BARNETT, social science major from Gainesville, Texas, has combined music and athletics in his college life. A football and basketball player, Jack has also found time to sing with the choir and men’s quartet. He’s a Sigma Tau and member of Blue Key. ALICE BARTEE, Ardmore English major, is editor of The Southeastern, president of Hallie McKinney Hall, Miss Teacher of ’54 and in Kappa Delta Pi, Cardinal Key, and Sigma Tau Delta. Music is also an important interest. In fact, there are few activities at Southeastern in which Alice has not participated during her stay on the campus. CLARECE BROWN, business education major from Wright City, manages to keep up with class assignments in a most creditable manner while taking part in Pi Omega Pi, Kappa Delta Pi, W. R. A., F. T. A., Cardinal Key, and other worthwhile groups. SHERRY HERRON, Durant home economics major, is already putting class theory into practice in her daily routine of housewife. She also finds time to do more than a good job in other fields of study, and is the 1954-’55 president of Kappa Delta Pi. BILL JONES, Durant social science major, has combined work downtown and study during his college days and has excelled in both. This year he heads the Southeastern chapter of Blue Key. He is a business education major. WINNIE JONES, business education major from Idabel, has found the year 1954-55 almost entirely taken up by The Savage, of which she is editor. But she still found time to continue work with her sorority, Pi Kappa Sigma, Wesley Foundation and with the student senate. She is a member of Cardinal Key, Kappa Delta Pi, and represented Pi Omega Pi at its Chicago convention. Winnie is the 1954-’5 5 Rose of Sigma Tau. KENNETH KITCHENS, chemistry major from Red Oak, was named the outstanding student senator of the first semester. He is president of F. T. A. and a member of Blue Key. RUSSELL McCREARY, industrial arts major from Dundee, has mixed athletics with other extra-curricular activities and has been a valuable member of the student senate. In 1954-’55 he was the favorite” of Cardinal Key and Alpha Sigma Tau social sorority. He is also in Blue Key and is a Sigma Tau. Winnie Jones Kenneth Kitchens Russell McCreary Billy Mills Juanita Ragan Emma Roper Sue French Shook WHO’S WHO in American Colleges and Universities DON MARSHALL, Cobb math major, is president of the Sigma Taus, and vice president of the studet senate. He is a member of Blue Key, Magic Pentagon, and the interfraternity council. In 1954 he ws named Beaux Arts Ball King. JO ANN PRATER, math major from Haworth, has done effective work as a student senate officer an member. She belongs to W. R. A., Magic Pentagon, F. T. A., and Cardinal Key. BILLY MILLS, Antlers history major, is president of the student senate and was '55 captain of th football team. He has also served as president of B. S. U. and is a member of Blue Key. JUANITA RAGAN, business education major from Indianola, has managed to keep a superior schoc record while serving as a valuable assistant to the college dietitian. Among the organizations in which sh takes part are her sorority, Pi Kappa Sigma, and Pi Omega Pi. EMMA ROPER, Durant elementary education major, started her college career after she had alread made a good start on the career of housewife. She has made a good school record and has contributed t extra-curricular activities. Among her organizations are Cardinal Key and Disc Jockey. She was runner-uj in the Southeastern Future Teachers contest. SUE FRENCH SHOOK, Durant music major, is best known as a talented singer who has contributed t many musical programs. She is a member of Pi Kappa Sigma and Cardinal Key. LYNDA WOOD, English major from Caddo, has been an effective officer and member of Cardina Key. She has been a valuable student of Southeastern and of O. P. C, where she makes her college horn and serves as secretary to the president. She is in Wesley Foundation, Kappa Delta Pi, student senate, an Sigma Tau Delta. WAYNE WYLIE, Durant history major, has an outstanding record at the college and has also held responsible job downtown. He is in the O” Club, Phi Sigma Epsilon fraternity, Kappa Delta Pi, an one of the few student members of the history fraternity, Phi Alpha Theta. GLENNA WRIGHT, Durant business education major, won the national scholarship prize of he sorority, Pi Kappa Sigma, this year. Among her organizations are Cardinal Key, Kappa Delta Pi, and F Omega Pi. She was 1954 Beaux Arts Ball Queen. KENNETH FERGUSOI Soph History major, start� his teaching career up graduation at mid-term, h scholastic record and oth qualifications point to j outstanding career in 1 chosen profession. Not pictured is T_____1 - TOT _ _ 1 FOOTBALL OF ’54 JAMES BOWERS Assistant Coach BILL MILLS Football Captain First row: Bill Parker, Steve Paskorz, Dan Beal, Bill Badger. Second row: Bill Mills, Johnny Dobson, W. D. Largin, Buddy Donley, Leroy Mason. Third row: Ronny Gandy, Bud Bahner, R. E. Shearwood, Beaver McIntyre, Donnie Ayres. Fourth row: Troy Driver, Russ McCreary, John Hethrington, Bill McClain, Jack Barnett, Kenneth Beard. Fifth row: Bill Gibson, Bill Pierce, Jimmy Walker, Jiggs McVay, Cal Stewart, Wydeman Sanders, Raymond Hopkins. Sixth row: Grady Cottle, Harry Landers, Gene Redman, Jack Austin. FOOTBALL The ’54 football season had its share of thrills and heartbreak. A small group at best, the Savages succeeded in beating the top team in the collegiate conference, Central, (9-0), in beating the '53 conference champions, the Northeastern Redmen, (13-9), and in beating Ouachita, the next to the best small college in Arkansas, and in tying Southern State which was ranked among the top small college teams in the nation. There were losses, too, but the thrills were there and the sportsmanship that makes this country great was there, too. Southeastern finished third in conference play. They placed Buddy Donley (fullback) and Bill McClain (end) on two conference all- opponent teams. McClain made the collegiate all-conference.” Center Bud Bahner made the second team all-conference and was a candidate for the Little All-American Team.” COACH STEVENS 4li Quarterback 170 lbs. End Steve Paskorz outdistances the Austin College secondary for the first of two touch- downs scored by the Savages in the Texoma Bowl. SOUTHEASTERN 12 AUSTIN 35 Powerful Austin College flexed its muscles and was turned back by a gritty band Savages during the first half. But when the smokes of battle had cleared, and the ou numbered and outweighed band of Savages turned their faces again towards Durant ar home, the score board showed dimly through misty eyes, Austin 35, Southeastern 12. SOUTHEASTERN 38 OUACHITA 34 Southeastern fans were both surprised and pleased as the Savages unleashed a be' of hard running, fleet-footed backs as they pushed to the finest offensive showing of tl year. Ouachita’s passing game and Southeastern’s poor pass defense proved almo disastrous to the Savages. In the final quarter Southeastern shoved across 18 points to w: the game by a scant 4 points. Halfbacks Bill Pierce and Wydeman Sanders led the wa Final score: Southeastern 38, Ouachita 34. JACK AUSTIN Tackle 225 lbs. JACK BARNETT End DAN BEAL Halfback FOOTBALL Wydeman Sanders bursts through the line for 57 yards and the clinching points against Ouachita. KENNETH BEARD Guard 190 lbs. SOUTHEASTERN 9 CENTRAL 0 The old grads went home smiling as the fast improving Savages forged to a 9-0 win for the homecoming crowd. Quarterback Cal Stewart was Mr. Field General” himself as he called a near perfect game and booted a 13 yard field goal early in the third quarter. Bruising fullback Bud Donley added the clincher in the fourth stanza as he smashed 13 yards to score. Another highlight on this sunny afternoon was Donley's booming punt and an unorthodox 4-5 defense that limited Central’s backs to a base 87 yards rushing. SOUTHEASTERN 13 NORTHEASTERN 9 Still on the warpath the Savages journeyed to Tahlequah where they were poor guests to the host Redmen. The high-flying Savages stung the Redmen for the first defeat in three years on their home field, a loss that they never quite got over. It was a team victory with Steve Paskorz on the receiving end of a Buddy Donley aerial, and a short smash by Wydeman Sanders getting the TD’s. GRADY COTTLE Fullback 185 lbs. BILL GIBSON Guard BUDDY DONLEY Fullback FOOTBALL RONNY GANDY Tackle 225 lbs. Bill Pierce bites off four yards and six points as he skirts the Austin College left end. JOHN HETHRINGTON Halfback 175 lbs. SOUTHEASTERN 0 NATCHITOCHES, LA. 38 Southern hospitality was thrown out the window as the northwest Louisiana team turned back the over-confident Savages 38-0. SOUTHEASTERN 20 SOUTHWESTERN 54 The Bulldogs from Southwestern, fielding one of their finest teams in a decade, swept to a 54-20 victory over the Savages on their home field. Bill Pierce, Cal Stewart, and Wydeman Sanders got the TD’s for Southeastern. � W. D. LARGIN U-lfl-I. HARRY LANDERS Halfback FOOTBALL Fullback Bud Donley skirts right end for 12 yards and a clinching touchdown against Central in the homecoming game. bill McClain End 200 lbs. SOUTHEASTERN 7 SOUTHERN STATE (ARK.) 7 Southern State met an over shifted five-man defense sparked by center Bud Bahner, guard Kenneth Beard, and linebacker Bill McClain. This, coupled with a 57 yard touch- down run by Bill Pierce, sent the Mule Riders back to Arkansas happy to come away with a 7-7 tie. The game was a slam bang affair that was said by many to be the best and the hardest fought of the season. Mussing the inspired play of the Savages were eleven fumbles which almost proved disastrous. russ McCreary End 170 lbs. BILL MILLS Guard JIGGS McVAY Halfback Quarterback 155 lbs. This Central Broncho galloped for a minus yardage. STEVE PASKORZ End 185 lbs. SOUTHEASTERN 7 MEMPHIS NAVAL BASE 27 The Savages seeking their fourth win journeyed in vain to Memphis. The game, played in 78 degree midafternoon heat, was too much for the disheartened Savages. Cal Stewart kept Southeastern very much in the game with his pin-point passes until late in the third quarter. End Bill McClain got the only Southeastern score on a 47-yard Stewart pass. Final score Southeastern 7, Memphis 27. BILL PIERCE Halfback 190 lbs. GENE REDMAN Tackle OIS Ike. WYDEMAN SANDERS Halfback 1 Ike. Jiggs McVay powers for six yards. SOUTHEASTERN 14 EAST CENTRAL 56 The annual rivalry between the East Central Tigers and the Southeastern Savages was won by East Central by the lop-sided score of 56-14. The Savages played without the services of their fine right halfback, Wydeman Sanders, who earlier in the week had broken his right leg. This accident seriously hampered the Savage offensive. R. E. SHEARWOOD End 170 lbs. CAL STEWART Quarterback 180 lbs. BUD BAHNER Center IDA Ik, JIM WALKER Halfback ifin 1K« Jack Campbell, John Fox, Leon Kennedy, Dee McCorkle, Raymond Teague, Gene Adams, Hoot Gibson, Dean Cox, James Spivey, Bobby Hoskins, Jerry Hall, Harold Owens, Joe Hughston, Bill Johnson, Tommy Cast. BASKETBALL OF ’54-’55 Southeastern's basketball team got away to a fast start this year as S. S. C. drubbed three foes before tasting first defeat at the hands of Weyland College. The Savages got more experience under their belts during the Christmas holidays as they took off on an extended road trip through Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas. They compiled a string of victories over the leading small colleges in those states while preparing for the tough competition in their own Oklahoma collegiate con- ference. Coach Sullivan’s boys lost twice on the road, once to Northwest Louisiana, a team they had handled easily only the night before, and to host team McNeese in the finals of the Lake Charles tourney. All-Conference Jerry Hall, Harold Owens and Snag” Kennedy, all starters from last year’s N.A.I.A. district nine champs, formed the nucleus for this year’s team. James Spivey, Dee McCorkle, Billy Johnson, and Dean Cox, all lettermen from last year’s team, were joined by several promising freshmen to give Southeastern the deadliest shooting crew they have had in several years. As we go to press the Savages are out front in the conference and have not suffered a loss while each of the other conference teams has gone down in defeat at least twice. It appears the Savages will have another conference trophy to put in their show case and will be off to Kansas City come March. rnAri-i rtocwfr stttitvam ASSISTANT COACTI TAMFS ROWFRS Hey, get back! SOUTHEASTERN 68 O. B. U. 50 Southeastern opened the conference war with a 68-50 win over towering O. B. U at Shawnee. James Spivey, sophomore center, led the scorers with 19 points. Close on Spivey’s heels were Leon Kennedy with 13 points, Dean Cox with 11 points, and Jerry Hall who got 10 points. SOUTHEASTERN 90 PHILLIPS 77 It was sophomore ace Spivey again leading Southeastern with 31 points as the Savages continued their winning ways with a 90-77 defeat of Phillips University at Enid. JACK CAMPBELL Guard JOHN FOX Guard DEAN COX Forward Dean Cox is really after those two points. SOUTHEASTERN 89 NORTHWESTERN 52 Five men hit the double figures as the Savages traveled across the state to administer an 89-52 drubbing to Northwestern. Spivey, Hall, Cox and Kennedy got 21, 17, 13 and 13 points respectively while sophomore Billy Johnson was chipping in with 10 points. SOUTHEASTERN 94 CENTRAL 69 The usually hot shooting Savages were extremely cold in the first half of their game and held only a 38-35 advantage at halftime. Johnson sparked a rally in the second half with 15 points as the Savages turned a close game into a 94-69 rout. Spivey and Hall shared scoring honors with 20 points apiece. JERRY HILL Forward JOE HUGHSTON BILL JOHNSON Spivey racks up two points Not pictured is Harold Owens, who is one of the starting five. He is a junior student. SOUTHEASTERN 74 SOUTHWESTERN 47 Southwestern jumped into a two point lead that was quickly erased by Leon Kennedy who hit two rapid fire setups to put the Savages ahead. With 7 minutes and 41 seconds remaining in the first half, Savage guard Harold Owens held the ball near the center line as the Bulldogs refused to come out of their tight zone defense. Then Owens held the ball for 7 minutes and 31 seconds and then got the last shot of the first half. Halftime score was S. E. C. 28, S. W. 19. The Savages pulled away to a 74-47 victory in the second stanza. Kennedy led the scorers with 22 points followed by Hall and Owens with 14 and 12 points. LEON KENNEDY Forward RAYMOND TEAGUE Forward JAMES SPIVEY Center TENNIS TEAM TENNIS TEAM Pat Buckley Bob Paul Clarence Dyer, Coach Joe Weaver Cecil Duncan COACH CLARENCE DYER PAT BUCKLEY BOB PAUL JOE WEAVER CECIL DUNCAN Phil McKinzie, Beth Foster, Madge Fort, Bascom Melson Junior Sophomore PHIL McKINZIE Sophomore BETH FOSTER Freshman 4 OFFICERS OF ADMINISTRATION DR. JAMES F. ROGERS Dean of Instruction JOHN T. KRATTIGER Dean of Students EFFIE MONTGOMERY Dean of Women SAM O. POOL J. W. LOGAN Registrar Business Manager ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF MILDRED RUTH TRAMMELL Secretary to Registrar MRS. GRACE SULLIVAN Secretary to Veterans Coordinator MRS. CATHRYN GREEN Secretary to Head of Education Department MRS. MARY LOU OWENS Clerk, Business Office MRS. JOYCE GILSTRAP Clerk, Business Office MRS. RUTH PUTNAM Clerk, Business Office AUXILIARY PERSONNEL MRS KATHLEEN MEADOWS Dietitian MRS. WINNIE CALDWELL Hostess, Hal lie McKinney Hall JIM HAYES Manager, Book Exchange and Coffee Shop MRS. OLLIE JAMES Postal Clerk MRS. LOLA NELSON Housemother, Shearer Hall INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF TWO PRESIDENTS—Student Senate President Bill Mills and College President A. E. Shearer. ROBERT L. AUSLEY MINNIE BAKER JAMES BOWERS O. R. BRIDGES Associate Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant in Associate Professor, Business Education Art Athletic Department Education CLIFFORD BROUGHTON C. C. CARNEY DR. BERNICE CROCKETT R. E. CRUDUP Instructor, Physical Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Associate Professor, Science Geography Health Education, Education College Nurse VIVIAN DOWNS DR. LLOYD B. DRAKE DR. LESLIE DWIGHT Associate Professor, Professor, Physical Professor, Head of Speech Science Mathematics Department CLARENCE DYER Associate Professor, Industrial Arts INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF CRITICAL MOMENT for White and Dyer, with Hayes a spectator. MRS. HELEN EDWARDS Associate Professor, Music WILLIAM EDWARDS Professor, Head of Music Department R. W. FLEAK Associate Professor, Education DR. MARION K. FORT Professor, Head of Education Department R. W. FRAZIER C B. FRENCH Associate Professor, Professor, Head of History and Government Industrial Arts Department MRS. MARY M. FRYE MRS. FLOY PERKINSON Instructor, Journalism GATES Professor, Head of English Department i i A FAVORITE summer pastime for Dr. Spradlin. JACK N. GREEN Drivers Education Director Assistant Professor, MRS. VESTA GREEN Associate Professor, Education INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF MR. LOGAN SEEMS TO HAVE A SAD STORY for Miss Mont- gomery, Mrs. Frye, and Mrs. Sullivan. DR. E. M. HAGGARD Professor, Head of Foreign Language Department DR. LINNIE RUTH HALL DR. PATRICK HALLEY Professor, Business Education Assistant Professor, History R. W. HARKEY Assistant Professor, Mathematics RUTH HATCHETT DR. JOHN HUNZIKER CLYDE JACKSON EARL KILPATRICK Assistant Professor, English Professor, History Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Biology Audio-Visual Education DR. DOROTHY LEAKE LUCY LEONARD STUDENTS, STUDENTS-TO-BE, and faculty members Montgom- Professor, Head of Associate Professor, Head of ery, Downs, and Treadaway all like watermelon. Biology Department Home Economics Department INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF PRESIDENT AND MRS. SHEARER, the Rogers, and Sam Pools greet new students. SALLY LEONARD CARL McCOY JAKE McCOY ELIZABETH McKINNEY Associate Professor, Education Assistant Professor, Instructor, Industrial Arts Associate Professor, Education Business Education DR. JAMES D. MORRISON VIRGINIA MOSELEY Professor, Head of Social Assistant Professor, English Science Department DR. L. M. NAGLE H. L. PALMER Assistant Professor, Education Professor, Head of Business Education Department MR. GREEN HAS HIS OWN air-conditioning system for drivers ed car. RAYMOND PILLER Assistant Librarian, Instructor, Library Science DR. A. L. POOL Professor, Education INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF A CHARMING HOSTESS is the frequently-heard description of Mrs. A. E. Shearer, wife of Southeastern’s President. J. L. PROPS Professor, Head of Physical Science Department MILDRED RILING Associate Professor, English DR. HOWARD H. RYE PAUL SANDERS Assistant Professor, Music Assistant Professor, Mathematics MARION SEVERANCE Associate Professor, Education DR. WAYNE SILVER Professor, Biology DR. E. E. SLAUGHTER MARY FAY SLAWSON Professor, Acting Head Music of Library DR. S. B. SPRADLIN DAVE STEVENS JACKSON TRIED KRATTIGER S shoe for size before taking over Associate Professor, History Associate Professor, temporarily in the dean of students’ office. Physical Education SUMMER GRADUATES get special service from' Bloomer S., Pudgy Bowers, and Mrs. Gates. INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF MRS. MADELINE STEVENS BLOOMER SULLIVAN DR. C. B. TRAMMELL BERTHA MAE TREADAWAY Assistant Professor, Art Professor, Head of Physical Associate Professor, Education Associate Professor, Education Department Physical Education W. H. UNDERWOOD HAZEL VINCENT ' JAMES WEAVER ALVIN WHITE Associate Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Instructor, Industrial Arts Economics and Government Home Economics Auto Mechanics MRS. MILDRED WILLIAMS ISABEL WORK BACK TO THE AD BUILDING after a coffee break for Dr. Assistant Librarian Professor, Latin Shearer and Mr. Jackson. OFFICERS: Alice Bartee, President; Waurane Foster, Vice President; Betty Crossland, Secretary; Billye Wallace, Treasurer; Norma Case, Historian. Hallie McKinney Hall, girls’ dorm com- pleted in 1949, is always a center of social activity, in addition to providing most mod- ern living quarters for Southeastern girls. S.S.C. coeds are leaving for Sunday School. LIFE AT HALLIE McKINNEY HALL It looks as if there must be a dance on the schedule. 126 Date time. Mrs. Caldwell—Hallie McKinney Hall’s first lady. Mail plays a big part in dorm life. Ann, what kind of collection is this ? Betty and Mary do their chores. S.S.C. coeds eat, too. Ma Nelson—Shearer Hall's first lady, It looks like Kelwyn Ellis is making good use of the broom. DORM OFFICERS: Dan Nutter, Secretary; Doyle Bostic, President; Jack Barnett. Vice President; Robert Gaddy, Treasurer. Best foot forward for church! LIFE AT SHEARER HALL A quiet evening at home for some of the boys. John displays where his interests lie. Shearer Hall is the modern dormitory for men. This dormitory, constructed in 1953, has facilities for 116 students. The beautiful residence hall contains the type of living accommodations which are so important for successful college living. Ma Nelson adjusts the TV for her boys. Beecher, n, Editor Wood, President: ga Treasurer; Nu OFFICERS: Humberto 1 Piper. Beaver leads the chapel service. LIFE AT O.P.C. Oklahoma Presbyterian College provides housing and boarding facilities at a very reasonable price for students who want reli- gious training. Separate dormitories are pro- vided for men and women students under consecrated guidance and in a home-like atmosphere. Lynda says thumbs down on Jan and her bird. A typical room in the men's dormitory. The O.P.C. Council. Jan deals the cards. Mail call is always a happy time. Where the food is always good. The library—for those who study. COFFEE SHOP That coffee—good to the last drop. Rainwater must have cracked a funny. Don’t take it so hard, Ronnie, you'll get waited on some time. n? COFFEE SHOP The freshmen get 'orientated' in coffee shop. It’s ten o'clock—coffee hour! It looks like an Alpha Sig gab session. Gayle gives some S.S.C. students some fast service. BEACHOLOGY Although it is several miles away, Willow Springs is an important part of the South- eastern campus,” particularly in the summer time. When summer days start arriving, swimming and picnicking are two of the most important college courses. They are all lined up for a big trip. SCAT Don’t we look funny in the water? Some of us just take it easy. They must be playing keep away” from Kiowa. THE A CAPPELLA CHOIR decorated a float that tied for first place Tying for first place was the ART CLUB’S tribute to alumni, in the Homecoming parade. THE 'ROSE OF SIGMA TAU was the third place winner in the homecoming parade. p AV njld t x k e it The cheerleaders ride in the parade. O.P.C. said, Skunk the Broncs.’ The Seniors made a fine showing. The Alpha Sig’s Belle of the Ball” was an attractive entry in the parade. The Pi Kap pledges rode in the mayor s car. The Queen and her attendants. BEAUX ARTS BALL EVERYONE GOT INTO THE ACT for the grand march at the Beaux Arts Ball. King queens. Old Gold diggers—everyone in costume—made a pretty sight as they parad before the judges. THE BEAUX ARTS BALL is a tradi- tional all-campus event at Southeastern. Sponsored by the Art Club, the ball is given each March- Campus organizations choose booths designed by art students to offer in competition for ball prizes. Campus groups also pick King and Queen candidates, deco- rate booths, and stage floor shows. A theme is selected each year and is carried out in murals, booths, and floor shows. HOMER NOLEY'S PICTURE OF ZEUS was the second-place winner. He was sponsored by Wesley Foundation. BLUE RIBBON HONORS WENT TO ALPHA SIGMA TAU sorority f a skit based on 'Arachne.’’ The choreography was done by Annie Aston. SECOND-PLACE SKIT HONORS WENT TO PI KAPPA SIGMA SOR- SOUTHEASTERN’S A CAPPELLA CHOIR sponsored the first pi a ORITY. Madge Fort did the choreography for the classical and modern booth— Pandora and the Wonderful Box.” Pat Foote portrayed Pandora ”Triknha tn Annlln ” CANDLELIGHTING AND CHRISTMAS THE VIRGIN AND THE APPLE TREE. MADONNA AND CHILD. ST. JOSEPH AND THE CHRIST CHILI CHOIR STUDENTS WHO TOOK PART IN CANDLELIGHTING. MRS. SHEARER IS HOSTESS TO CANDLELIGHTING PERFORMERS. Candlelighting” is Southeastern’s annual, ii pressive celebration of the Christmas season. This year the college returned to its tradition Christmas service of carols, tableaux, and narratic of the Nativity, after presenting Amahl and t] Night Visitors” for two seasons. FACULTY JOINS STUDENTS AT CANDLELIGHTING PARTY. The Friendship fire is held early in the fall. The school assembles en masse, and each class and organization casts an appropriate token of good will and friendship upon the flames. Annie and Bob throw in the choir symbol, There! The Hellhounds have done it. Bill and Wanda throw the student senate gavel on the fire. Laura and Bill represent publications. supper. and the Sandra ind Jim OLD FOLKS AT HOME John and Lilo Means invite Leverette Golden over—for homework. Many of the students at S.S.C. are married and reside in Vet Village and other apartment and housing residences all over the city. These students are an active part of Southeastern life, and are oftentimes among the most outstanding students on the campus. David Clark gives James and Betty Jones a ride home with their pur- The end of another busy day for the Derricks—M. K. and Mildred, chases. Robert and Mary Park share the housekeeping chores. John Huckabay helps wife Fay with the clothes. SADIE HAWKINS DANCE Bud Bahner and Wanda McNeely. Buddy Donley and Doris Mead. Bascom Melson and Lynne Smith; Jackie Allen and Sue McKinney. Johnny Page and Nancy Ratcliff. «°mvd thh CAMpvs harem. -Ma Nelson’s Pours at the faculty-student reception. Some tooth paste company will probably hire them. in the wrong Starting two careers-college and marriage. woo the scholastic «rades of any chapter in the some action. Industrial Arts majors spend a busy afternoon. WilliMns pre-tests the library's air-conditi K� p Pledge, says Sue Musgrave. Bill talks back to Alice even if she is Miss Future Teacher of Tomorrow. It lonk lilr o f Sando—a star athlete even on crutches. ETA This must be some project. Cecil, the champ, shows off his tennis trophies. Phyllis, Betty, and Frank take part in Stunt Night. MAY-WAKEFIELD MUSIC SHOP Baldwin and Wurlitzer Pianos-Organs Phone 966 109 N. Third Ave. DURANT Motor Company r t WHERE THE QUALITY IS HIGHER THAN THE PRICE Smart Footwear, Hosiery and Luggage 215 W. MAIN DURANT, OKLA. FURNITURE and APPLIANCE COMPANY 128-30 N. 2nd Ave. PHONE 679 DURANT'S LEADING DEPT. STORE 419 W. MAIN PH. 1887 DURANT, OKLA. SINCE 1923 ne widh eac ieA SANITARY PLUMBING COMPANY Licensed and Bonded Plumbing and Heating Contractors DURANT OKLAHOMA Repairs A Specialty—Prices Reasonable All Work Guaranteed C. H. WHITEMAN H. E. MATTINGLY SHERRER'S Leon and Loyd CURB SERVICE Highways 75 and 69 514 So. 9th St. DURANT, OKLAHOMA Tel. 1004 PMA WHERE THE BIG PICTURES PLAY DRIVE-IN THEATRE RITZ METRO Durant, Oklahoma WELCOME TO THE fir van Hofei Southeastern Oklahoma's FINEST Leland E. Brigham, Manager SHIRTS A SPECIALTY Phone 14 417 COLLEGE BOULEVARD Durant, Oklahoma RIO ICE CREAM CO. QUALITY ICE CREAM Malts and Shakes Sandwiches, French Fries Salads, Plate Lunches SERVICE AND VALUES IS OUR MOTTO 505 N. 1st Ave.—Phone 1914—Durant, Okla. DURANT MILLING COMPANY Durant, Oklahoma WHITE S READY-TO-WEAR Mrs. Opal White Gwaltney Mrs. Clara B. White PROPRIETORS 30 Main St. Durant, Okla. OBERA SHERMAN SHOP Where Quality Is First Nationally Advertised Coats, Suits, Dresses, Lingerie and Accessories ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO SERVE YOU Phone 321 215 W. Main FLOYD B. MAHANEY FLOYD B. MAHANEY njjrvx ua. G samhA JUST OFF CAMPUS PHONE 1061 1330 N. 5th Ave. Durant� Okla. FROZEN FOOD LOCKER Open from 7 to 11 Seven Days A Week )ei r £ Brc s. HOLLIS HAMPTON oiAmp w m$mPAMr PHmF JC WRV CE 5th, 9th and 1st St. Durant, Okla. Swift hi Company WRIGHT'S DRUG STORE Service for the Sick King's and Pangburn's Chocolates Elizabeth Arden and Lentheric Toiletries Complete Fountain Service 145 W. Main Phone 145 DURANT, OKLAHOMA OFFICERS PRESIDENT Clark Bass VICE PRESIDENT (inactive: Geo. C. Pendleton VICE PRESIDENT and CASHIER A. E. Vickers VICE PRESIDENT Ralph Davis ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT Mary Jane McPheron ASSISTANT CASHIERS E. G. Long Roy Creswell DIRECTORS Clark Bass Mack Carr W. G. Cotner Ralph Davis Geo. C. Pendleton A. E. Vickers it JUST BANKING” Since 1900 MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION r. THK Durant National Bank IN DURANT DURANT, OKLA. '3 mmm fX'-pr LUMBER COMPANY VIRGE STEGER 10 W. Main Durant, Oklahoma Phone 11 R. H. SWEARENGIN INSURANCE AGENCY 301 West Main Street DURANT, OKLAHOMA Telephone 341 VANCIL-GUNTER DRUG We Represent HELENA RUBINSTEIN COSMETICS PANGBURN'S CANDIES Phone 95 3rd and Main, Durant WE DELIVER SHOP andL SAVE —- oJb—- J. C. Pf Nf.fcy CO-t • ABERNATHY AUTOMATIC LAUNDRY 183.8 N. 5th Tel. 1611 WHITE HOUSE GROCERY Good Things to Eat L. M. Ellison, Owner KEENER'S Otis — Newton DURANT, OKLAHOMA SEPTEMBER 1922 First Store Founded in Cushing, Oklahoma JUNE 1955 Thirty-four Years of Steady Growth—148 Stores in 8 States from Mississippi to California—Texas to Nebraska Friendly, Courteous Service—Quality Merchandise Reasonably Priced Makes This Phenomenal Growth Possible A GOOD PLACE TO SHOP—A GOOD PLACE TO WORK General Offices C. R. ANTHONY COMPANY BUILDING, OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA and THE DURANT HOSPITAL 201-16 North 16th Telephone 2727 STEAKLEY CHEVROLET CO. Durant, Oklahoma THOMPSON BOOK STORE Book and Supply Company 1335 N. 5th Avenue Durant, Oklahoma V. Visit Oklahoma's Newest Bakery Pon’f say bsay HOLSUMI TURNER BAKING COMPANY 0 GUMM'S JEWELRY £at at th Jtuqqet WOODRUFF'S ADMIRAL TV ZENITH FURNITURE APPLIANCES PLUMBING ELECTRICAL SUPPLIE Everything for the Home Phone 333 122 W. Main TABORS ?oodStor (Complete e UMce WHERE THE CROWD GOES WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS 402 N. 1st Durant, Okla. imnrrat The News job printing plant is the best equipped and provides the best commercial printing service in Southern Oklahoma. We specialize in school printing of all kinds. KSEO OKLAHOMA'S FAR-REACHING INDEPENDENT STATION Dial 750 Thk First Chairman of Board A. W. Mason, President W. W. Bilbo, Vice President DIRECTORS L B. ABBOTT LYNN ABBOTT HOWARD HOLMES HILTON E. HOWELL L F. LEE A. W. MASON V. J. STEGER IN DURANT L. B. Abbott, Vice President Chas. E. Hodges, Cashier Gordon Folsom, Asst. Cashier Weldon McGraw, Asst. Cashier Joe W. Gibson, Asst. Cashier