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

Text from Pages 1 - 216 of the 1985 volume:

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Okla. ae es Be Patriotic She Hirst Klate Bank Help Win the War Buy War Saving Stamps i Solicits | THE ACCOUNT OF | SOUTHEASTERN | - B® Normal Students SLOGANS me Ne epg, PO a Ne ae ate $ ag ae Southeastern Oklahoma State University Savage 1985 “Yesterday, Today And Tomorrow” |, Henington Publishing Company, Publishef Elizabeth Copeland, Editor Julia Daphne Davis, Advisor Staff: Randy Copeland, Stormy an Susan McCorstin, Gwen Frost, Randy Hawks Sherrer, irvey Brumley, Station A, Box 4237, Durant, OK 74701 (405) 924-0121 Re Some ey CC te a on Semrie Net (nr ern rent ern enarar ry rien = As a salute to the Diamond An- niversary of Southeastern Oklahoma State University, the 1985 Savage Yearbook is taking a look at our “Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.” KOK OX The history of Southeastern Ok- lahoma State University, “The School of the Rising Sun” and “The Campus of a Thousand Magnolias”, is intricately connected with the birth and development of the great State of Oklahoma. In this regard, November 16, 1907, is the most important date. . . Oklahoma joined the Union. During the next two years a number of educational, charit- able and penal institutions were established by the new commonwealth. After a long and bitter struggle with area towns for a state normal school, Durant won the right to construct the school. One of their chief opponents was the rival town of Ada. That rivalry still exists between the two towns through the schools of Durant and Southeastern against Ada and East Central, but that (rival is more friendly. fo celebrate the great victory, Yhe Durant Chamber of Commerce an er interested patrons of Southeastern State Normal planned the biggest €veh ever to be held in Durant - a banquet and other festive activities in honor of those who helped obtain the school for the city. Invitations were sent to over 250 representatives, senators, interested citizens and Governor Haskell. The historic event was scheduled for March 13, 1909, at which time, according to the press, “Durant did herself proud last Saturday evening.” Although Gov. Haskell had been unable to come, many of the more important legislative and civic leaders of Oklahoma were in attendance with their wives. Many of the No head gee | i DIRECTOR oF ™ é TRAINING ?hotos, courtesy of Three Valley Museum, include: Jpposite page: A spoof of the Russell School |) Director (top) appeared in the 1911 yearbook. Spe tomers 78 ok ERNEST STURCH Debating Club ‘Acs j Basket Ball °’18, Vo! Unteerea Army ‘18. x c composed of Company 5 ey ¥ the newly constructed courthouse Si NARI SME AAS SEA OS OEM OST AE ITO LE 6 eh ANS EI SMELT RR aN “Children Should Be Seen” (lower left) was also in 1911 as was the drawing (lower right) of the 1911 dorm room. This page: The 1911 Girls’ Basketball guests arrived in the city for the celebration aboard “The Durant Normal pan chartered passenger train arranged’ with the Katy Railroad by the Chamber of Commerce welcoming committee. From the railroad station, the visitors were escorted up Main Street led by the Citizen’s Concert Band and a flag corps H, Durant National Guard. The parade ended at “where there was a glad handshaking.” gllowing the welcoming The night of celebrating concluded with a formal dance with music furnished by the Sherman, Texas, city orchestra. De, RAN ash RAGA team wore the latest uniform. Ernest Sturch (bottom) - relative of Dr. Sturch - appeared in the 1918 yearbook. In reporting on the occasion, the County Democrat said, “The visitors were loud in their praise of the energy displayed in going after the normal and for our merry way of entertaining the city’s guests. The event reflects great credit to the city, especially to the members of the Chamber of Commerce who headed the movement in both securing the normal and in entertaining the legislative body. “Tt was an event last Saturday evening that will be long remembered and will no doubt result in a still greater good to the welfare of greater Durant.” On March 23, 1909, the final act of obtaining the normal was concluded. Gov. Haskell signed the bill and Southeastern Normal School became a reality. History Was Made Another joyous development for the backers of Southeastern happened on the same day the governor signed the bill. The initial appropriate was only $25,0 however an act approved on March 27, 1909, added another $75,000 with the stipulation that the city of Durant must provide 20 acres of land for a building. The proponents of the normal immediately asked the State Normal Board of Regents to permit the school to open by summer. The first state governing board for Oklahoma’s normal schools was established in 1908 and followed the pattern set in 1890 by the government of Oklahoma Territory when it established the Central Normal School at Edmond. The time for the opening of South- eastern and the selection of the campus site was to be made by this Board. On May 10, 1909. . . a committee from the Normal School Board of Regents, came to Durant to make a final decision concerning the location of the school. Upon their arrival E.D. Cameron and the other members were shown five available parcels of property: the Durant nursery property; several acres just west of the Durant City Park; Dr. J.L. Schuler’s peach orchard to the north of the city limits; the acreage of A.C. Risner to the southwest of the city; and the Thompson-Rains property southwest of the town. When the regents arrived at the orchard, they found promoters had erected a tall wooden tower topped by a reviewing stand situated near the present Russell Building. From the high platform the men were apparently awed by the “magnificent and impressive scene of the city and area surrounding the countryside.” At noon the school commissioners, accompanied by several interested parties, boarded the northbound Katy passenger train for their return to Oklahoma City. Shortly after leaving Durant, they went into’ executive session. Before reaching Atoka, the committee announced to the rival Durant land parties that they had reached a decision: Southeastern State Normal would be built on the 20-acre peach orchard. R. Schuler conveyed his title to the Regents by warranty deed, dated May 15, 1909. Due to unforeseen delays, it was pS Ra yay IN ore | November before the State Board of | Affairs completed a contract with the || Jaughtery-Kirby Construction Com- gany for the first building. The cost was Photos: Opposite page: 1913 Manual Training Shop (top). The light-heartéd “Daughters of Rest,” (center) 1913. 1913 football team (bottom) with Coach Paul Laird. 1913 Baseball (above, top) played Hugo, Colbert, Caddo and Antlers High School. 1918 President’s Home (above) resembles the present building. to be $94,385.40, and the work was to start by December. The re be named Morrison Hall many years later in memory of Dr. W.B. Morrison, would not be completed and occupied until January, 1911. Following the visit of the state officials in early June, several formal protests were made to the Regents about the decision to locate in the peach orchard. After a special inspect, no change was made in the location. The Durant Chamber of Commerce passed a resolution condemning the sentiments expressed in the petitions and urged the Regents to ignore the protest and immediately let the contract for the construction of the building. Meanwhile, the Normal Board an- nounced that a president and faculty would be selected, and classes would commence in whatever temporary quarters could be found. The buildings made available by the city and its residents for the summer session were those of Durant High School and the Oklahoma Presbyterian College. The private Presbyterian institution, which was in the process of becoming a junior college for girls, had just constructed a new building on a larger campus in the northwest part of the city. In 1909, the original OPC buildings (located on the present day site of Washington Irving School) were pur- chased by the Durant School Board, who then authorized their use by the Southeastern Normal School until completion of its new bui lding. These temporary facilities consisted of a two-story brick building and some wooden dorms. ‘ The State Board of Education soon decided that the first faculty would be headed by Marcus Egbert Moore, a young man in his late thirties. Moore had been superintendent of schools at Marietta for five years. His tenure at Southeastern last only two years - about the average for the first five presidents - but he stayed long enough to get the school organized and successfully under way despite a host of problems. The Board also named a vice-president for the new _ school. Professor Elihu B. Hinshaw, a prominent member of the Oklahoma and National Normal Textbook committees, received the appointment. He was director of Bloomfield Seminary. Almost as soon as they were named, both men began a_ hectic’ but well-organized attempt to make the first summer session of Southeastern a success. They completed a brochure explaining the organization and had copies mailed to about 1,000 teachers in Southeastern Oklahoma. Classes Held The first session of SEN began on June 14, 1909, and continued until July 30, when the last county examinations were given. There were no incidental fees or tuition charged for the visiting teachers from Bryan or the surrounding counties. This situation became possible when the city.of Durant agreed “‘to look after these (Binancial) matters.” Teachers were informed they could bring any textbooks they wished, but the ones adopted by the State Board of Education would be used as the basis of all normal work throughout’ the commonwealth. To insure healthy communications and understanding between the mun- icipal government of Durant and the new school, Moore arranged for a public meeting to be held at the city hall on April 24, 1909, to discuss the particulars of the town’s commitment. At the meeting, Moore was pleased to see a good representation from the city and the normal faculty. In his speech, he flattered the city and its people for the progressive arguments and effective campaign the local citizenry had used to win the contest for the state normal. Yet, securing the normal would not be enough, he believed. The residents of Durant must financially support the institution or it U- e would never survive. The appropriation for the new normal was only $25,000 annually, and this amount would simply « not be sufficient to run the school. As part of the successfulgStrugged waged to found Southeastern the city had pledged to supplement state appropriations as needed. Consequently, Moore proposed Normal, that the city supply a contingency fund of $10,000 by levying an additional school tax of five mills - which would double the present rates within the town; of this amount, $3,500 would be allocated to subsidize the salary fund. The remainder of the monies would be needed to pay tuition fees and other expenses involved in maintaining the new institution. Moore urged the listeners to realize “that the first school year would in all probability be the more important in its history.”” He could not over-emphasize the necessity of adequately funding the school to make the first year a great success. Moore reported that if the mail he had received was an indication, the city and institution could expect between four and five hundred teachers to attend the first session. After his speech, the city leaders assured Moore the council would take swift action to alleviate any re ern eee re Burra Photos: Opposite page: 1918 Boys’ Basketball (top) was coached by Paul Laird. 1918 Maintenance workers (bottom). This page: First Lieut. R.L. Merritt, Commanding Officer (top left) of the Student’s Army Training Corps. Dr. Edmund Dandridge Murdaugh, LL.M, Ped. D., (top right) president, history and philosophy of education. 191 Hygiene and Camp Sanitation Class (above) was related to World War I. It also shows Slew Hewitt. 1921 Yearbook ad (right) for a theatre featured a $10,000 pipe organ. financial crisis. Moore also discussed at the meeting one of the most pressing problems facing the opening of the proposed summer session - the lack of an auditorium large enough to house all the expected guests at one time. The concern was quickly answered, when on June 11, 1909, the trustees of the First Methodist Church of Durant voted to offer the use of its sanctuary for the summer session. Elated by this development, Moore publicly expressed his appreciation for the generosity of the First Methodist Church members and his hope that many Durant residents would attend the during the nightly chapel services summer term. Pee Ce was Meee Tint cw mi. fret vn Oie t toy IM eNO ME ML IN cl AE EE as To further insure the success of the beginning of SEN, President Moore announced he was asking all the county superintendents from the so utheastern state to attend a convention to be held in Durant on April section of the 29 for the express purpose of confering with them about the summer session. Moore hoped he could use such a meeting to persuade the county superintendents to cancel their own summer county normal institutes and bring their teachers to Durant on June 14. The plan succeeded and the county superintendents from the public school systems of Choctaw, Coal, Atoka, Carter, Lane, Johnston and Bryan counties agreed not to hold their own normals and bring their teachers to Durant. Consequently, by securing this agreement, Moore had assured th e fact that the summer normal would be a major educational assembly. feature which especially appealed to the county One _ innovative superintendents was conceived by VP Hinshaw. With the cooperation of President Moore, Hinshaw planned.and organized a model county rural school and a model city grade school in which teachers could observe and participate. The model county school covered the entire eight grades of the primary level and was taught by one teacher. OUT et Ey pert ary Model Schools Used The model city school was divided into grade levels and was under the direction and management of Southeastern’s regular faculty. According to the local paper, such training was invaluable to teachers in rural schools, and they “cannot well afford to miss this feature of the normal, as it alone will be worth what all the entire term will cost them.” The momentous event which everyone had waited for finally occured on June 14, 1909. Front page headlines on that day proclaimed, “Southeastern State Normal Convenes with Enthusiasm.” As_ the teachers had begun arriving in Durant in banner headline implied, much greater numbers than had been predicted. According to the paper, the visiting teachers “came from the east, the west, the north and the south, all happy and smiling, glad-handed, hearted, citizenship of the city.” By the end of the first week, statistics showed the number of teachers already exceeded warm- registration five hundred. They came from not only Choctaw, Lane, Johnston, Marshall, Carter, Bryan, Coal and Atoka counties of Oklahoma, but also Gainesville, Collinsville and other north Denison, Texas cities, as well as Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas. In essence, the first summer session and later ones for several years were joint efforts combining the regular special instructors drawn from the ranks of Southeastern faculty with superintendents and public school teachers from the several counties. For instance, among the first summer faculty in 1909 appear such prominent names as William C. Canterbury, Henry Garland Bennett, and W.H. Echols. Canterbury came to Oklahoma in 1905 as principal of Ardmore high school, moved to Marietta as superintendent and eventually became president of Southeastern in 1914. Bennett was county superintendent of Choctaw County in 1909, superintendent of Hugo from 1910 to 1919 and president here from 1919 to 1928. Echols was superintendent of the Durant Public Schools from 1908 to 1915 and he joined the Southeastern faculty. Classes convened each morning at 8 ail LUCY CAROLINE LEONARD Durant Ciraduate. Durant H: S$. 719. Alta Petentes ‘20 ‘21. W. C.. A. Cabinet °20 21. Ass't Editor Holisso. Vos, Luey, received her share of height and all the requisites thia it takes for an ‘round girl ' a.m. at either the high school or the Presbyterian College; after a noon intermission, a similar four-hour session followed. Chapel exercises were held 2) Use SNOLISSQ: 2 Nose Kel ley a . Lover Jaw : Tratney Collar-Bone -Werk : Right Arm-Miss Hallie fondle tert | — Misal ng lub Lt Pore Arns Ni ies, CO Pw pape + | ae {4 as Hatin nd sone ¢- Mlatirre ‘Thay LE Ti by Tr Skeleton of S outheastern, Eae hers 5 HT Feet _ Laird — | j college | Photos: ; each evening at the Methodist Church Opposite pagé! 1921 student (top) Miss Lucy Ads | Leonard and her “credits”. 1919 Custodians beginning at 8 p.m. There, the guests and (bottom) worked long hours. : - . This page: 1921 Student Council (top left). 1922 students enjoyed Be, social, | “Skeleton of Southeastern” (top right) education and cultural activities. | 1922 Training School Industrial Art Class (above). Professor Mildred Riling (right), 1928 English Because of the vast number BEETS | teacher. who responded to the summer session, President Moore had to hold the model | school in several locations to provide more room for the observation. Session Successful Because of the success in numbers, the rural school was held in Room 17 of the high school building. The model city school met in two places; grades one through five were conducted in the South Ward School and grades six through eight met in the North Ward School. As Moore and Hinshaw earnestly had hoped, within a few days the visiting teachers were applauding the concept of the model school and were agreeing that its inclusion in the normal was “a striking feature” meeting with the approval of everybody. KK K The anticipation that work would commence in the near future on the actual construction of the Southeastern State Normal building cheered the students and faculty at the summer session. On July 9, 1909, architect W.R. Breedlove, of Ardmore, announced the plans and specifications would be ready to be submitted to contractors for bids in about three weeks; he believed a contract could be let and actual construction could commence by September. The estimated cost of the new structure was $100,000 - the amount of the appropriation was made by the legislature for that purpose. The building was to be a three-story brick structure, trimmed in native granite. It would be 310 feet long and 195 feet wide. Beside housing all the necessary class and recitation rooms, laboratories, cloak and lunchrooms, manual training and kindergarten departments, the building would have a large auditorium with an opera-style stage. The auditorium was to be the height of the third floor and was to have a large dome. On the ground or basement floor would be a gymnasium surrounded by a large running track. KX XK Because of the nature of the institution and the confusion sur- rounding the hasty opening, the total enrollment for the summer is difficult to determine. 10 The first official catalog of the 1909-10 stated, “Southeastern opened its career with a summer term reaching an enrollment of about 800 students”; however, 561 was the number actually listed by name on the official roll. Since almost 170 children were enrolled in the city and rural model schools, perhaps these, too, were included in the larger total. President Canterbury wasted little time in implementing his new attitude toward governing the campus. At the first faculty meeting, it quickly became apparent the days of Dr. Murdaugh had ended. Canterbury announced he would not require lengthy, weekly faculty meetings. Instead the faculty would meet twice monthly for round-table discus- sions never exceeding 30 minutes Examples of the type of topics the president considered worthy included: what constitutes a teacher’s knowledge of his subject educational thought, and similar broad matter; current topics. Undoubtedly the faculty found the open and stimulating atmosphere of Canterbury’s administration a pleasant change from the paternalistic attitude of Murdaugh’s “system, absolute system.” The new president quickly launched a program of beautifying the campus and physical plant of With the appropriated funds for maintenance, he improving the Southeastern. meager gave orders to re-roof the normal, modernize the furnace heating system, install sanitary drinking fountains and repaint walls and ceilings damaged by leaks. During the winter of 1914, three planted - Magnolia, Elm, Cedar and Umbrella China. It should be noted that although some Magnolia trees were planted, it remains a matter of debate over which person in SEN’s past was really responsible for the idea of a Magnolia drive at Southeastern. Tragically, the relaxed atmosphere which President Canterbury hoped to bring during his administration at Southeastern State Normal was almost destroyed before the new executive had a chance to create it. WoTeemin gin! ry Mont rcs 4 a Hp Sah ate eal a ee 2 z 4 ? Tae rater ie a . PRs SA ARM IE A Dae ek i IAL E DS ap SS ANAL D oh LAL, arcs ea BID La oe SS a Pi th a Photos: Opposite page: 1923 of first building (top), first known as Administration and named Morrison Hall. 1928 instructor (center left) of Latin Isabel Work. 1928 professor of Modern Language (center right) E. Martin Haggard. This page: 1923 Forensic Club (top left) includes Rev. Carl McIntire. 1928 instructor of critic (drama) Marion Severence (top right). 1928 professor of health (lower right) P.E. Laird. 11 World at War By the time Canterbury formally entered the presidency, teachers in the United States we all school worried about a very dark cloud on the nation’s horizon the Gpenidg of World War I, in 1914. When the term began on September 8, Coach Laird the student body had never been more enthusiastic than they were over the 1914 team’s possibilities. In an interview with the local paper, Coach Laird said, ‘““With nine of the old men in line who last year carried the 12 normal squad to so many victories. . . we are in better position to give a better game than ever.” As predicted, the first contest ended in a win over Austin College. Following the victory, a large crowd of students and citizens gathered at the train station to welcome the team home. The game ended too late, however, for the team to catch the 7:40 p.m. train for Durant so the crowd returned to meet the midnight train. After cheering and shouting school yells, the gathering accompanied the team to the YMCA where arrangements had been made for a midnight meal for the gridiron warriors. In reporting the tremendous welcome¥ the team had received, the Democr remarked, “This rooters club is a enthusiastic bunch and deserve much the credit for the support they are givi the team. Such support makes the boys feel like playing real football.” OK OK ® S The basketball season was re successful. In reviewing the x. accomplishments, the 1915 called the squad a “collection of stars’”’ The team composed of Oscar Palmer, Karl Helbach, Rudolph Helbach, Prentiss Moore, Ben Flinchum and Clarence Crudup won six of the seven games, the only loss being to Atoka High School. Meanwhile the SEN girl’s basketball team played six games and sported Of four games won, one lost and one tied. Mainstays of the coed team were Lottie Fiffle, Carrie May Stephenson, Vera Williams, Roxye Williamson and Con- suela Pirtle. Unexplainably, the large of parties and other social “0 usually held on campus every y declined during 1914-15. At the ffolisson only reported three such occasions: a reception for the student body at the UMCA; an oldetime chicken fry, and the senior class party hosted by their sponsor, Professor Hattie Rainey, on Halloween eve with guests and seniors dressed in costumes appropriate for the occasion. One new addition to the campus social scene in 1914 was the Southeastern Music Club. Composed of senior girls and led by President Leila Hampton aad Vice-President Sue Pettey, the musical endeavors of the club proved tobe a delight for the community aud the campus. for the coming summer school. As previously noted, the president believed a new state education law would bring a record number of students to South- | astern. Most of the vast increase would a PE would teach in Oklahoma to attend a | state normal for aspring or summer term )for a third grade certificate; to attend )3econd grade certificate; or to be present ‘or two regular terms and one summer ALY 7, We , ai i UU! LAAN ’ roa PG 1? _ =. or Sea 2h? Nit ig ea RATA AITO RR term for a first grade certificate. To accommodate the numbers anticipated, President Canterbury an- nounced he had planned a “tent city” to house the male students; this would leave some from teachers in the field returning (0 take courses to meet new standards. In essence, the law re quired all who the regular boardinghouses in downtown Durant to care for the female summer ooth the spring and summer terms for a students. Following commencement exercises FS OS MM atti OT Rech nd ea{ THE1928 SOUTHEASTERN TES CARL “RUDOLPH” BUCK, Kingston One Year. Tackle. Weight 155 Lhs. e giant on the football field and how to play football. He was hree 0-0 battles in 1927. q aie aa hs ia Freshman. Buek was a veritabl a giant who knows one of the reasons for t = ay : afr VERNON (VITI VITITOE, +. Ardmore . Freshman. Two years. Guard. aon ae oe Vititoe is a fine tackle either on offense or dete oes Hie ean take his man ont, bloek or tackle sas well Tle is a fiehter all the way and sheuld be heard from in 1928. “ts ae? ie | at. AL PL MORGAN ““RED DOG” KERR, Wilson ; Freshman. One Year. End. Weight 168 Lbs. Kerr cinched an end position this year early in the season with his vicious tackling. He never let up a minute during the remainder of the season. a%. si. = ’ 4 == SOL On Wa kerr ae cer pe bit SAC aS BA RE ch LR, SE kc for the 1914-15 academic year, Canterbury looked forward to the creation of his “tent city.” And, by the middle of May, over one hundred tents, each providing two cots for sleeping, had been put in place in a grove back of the normal and so arranged that it appeared or )mess” tent to be a “‘young city.” A large commissary where the young men could buy their meals and a huge auditorium tent for assemblies and group lectures had also been erected. The Democrat hailed the actions of SEN’s chief executive. a unique idea a he tent city was not only more convenient for the young men who were going to school but also was reasonably priced and helped relieve crowded conditions downtown. Because of his agreement with civic leaders, Canterbury had authorized the wiring of the normal building for electric lights. For the first time, it became possible for students to use a lighted library at night. x KK Another moment of rejoicing on campus came when Southeastern won the normal school debating cham- pionship. On March 26, 1915, a team composed of Jack Hayes and Ira Eaker defeated Central State on the question of “Should there be a peaceful annexation of Mexico to the United States.” Although Clarence Howard Jarrell lost the triangular debate to Ada, cumulative points to enter the state finals Northwestern State Normal. Crudup and Southeastern had enough against In striking contrast to the actions of the defeated Ada debaters the previous year, the president of the Edmond Normal and their debate coach, Professor F.C. Oakes, highly praised the reception they had received in Durant. Photos: Opposite page: 1928 Commencement (top) around Administration Building. 1928 Professor of English (center) Mrs. Floy Perkinson Gates. 1928 Professor of Home Economics and Dean of Women (bottom) Hallie McKinney. This page: 1928 The Southeastern’s football salute. 13 About the treatment accorded them, Professor Oakes said, “Our reception and entertainment while here is without parallel in our experience in contesting with our other school.” K The annual inter-high school meet for 1915 was bigger and better than ever with several events being added. The track and field meet was won by Armstrong Academy with 33 pointsy@S One other major event of the spring was the publication o Number IV. The brown-jacket volume produced by the senior class of 1915 was compiled by a staff composed of Editor Florence Baker and Bess Cudd, associate editor. Following commencement, the school began expanding. As the president had expected and planned for, there were more student in attendance in the normal summer school of 1915 than any previous term. Additionally, Canterbury and _ the faculty were cheered by the news on June 7 that the entire faculty had been reappointed. The educators were further elated by the news that they would all receive raises - the new salaries would range from $900 to $1,700 annually. Ironically, the huge success of the 14 summer normal and the “tent city” was not only the apex but also the climax of Canterbury’s stay at the institution. In late July rumors began circulating that the president would soon lose his position. The rumors proved all too true. On August 3, 1915, while R.H. Wilson, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, was out of state, the Board of Education voted unanimously to fire Canterbury after three long: and bitter hours of debate between the officials and the supporters of the president. One of the special social events of the 1915-16 year was the junior class play and fashion show. The evening combined live entertainment, comedy routines, and a fashion show of the latest styles for evening wear, street costumes, school attire and sporting outfits. Those participating included Helen Haynes, Roy Taylor, Howard Jarrell, Hall Mathews, Harold Haynes, Kathleen Abbott, Hollis Hampton, Louise Adams, Wilma Mason, Ruth Mackey, Elizabeth “ j ARTA ith Ce ee Mee Me ITT og ee eel 6 Sole eiea i ges see Psat 7, ” g j 5 SE hk GA GP ES REI SEGRE VET Hea ae eR Le UENO Catto LD OE EE eae 2) ud ‘ £ NQLISSQ: we MAMIE LEE Model o iew of President’s Home (top). “Art Class of Mrs. Rainey. Photos: Opposite page: 19 1923 Industrial (bottom). This page Fioissd 1928 Home Economics page (above) whi as€alled Domestic Art. 1923 Power | House (right) belching smoke. TOME ECONOMICS DOMESTIC ART The record this year has far sur- passed all previous years in the Home Economic Department. Under Miss McKinney's most ex- cellent instruction the young ladies of the classes have learned all kinds of sewing. Two Style Shows have been giv- en by them, the first consisting of Hofflin Suits, which made a most pleasing appearance, the second dis- plaved Taffeta dresses in various and original designs. The last terms work was devoted to sport suits of all kinds and organdy dresses. The work of this year shows that the amateurs of last fall are the professionals of this spring. McKinney Daryl Williams, Bernice Pendleton, Mini Collisy n lliam Rogers. Despite-the efforts of the juniors, the 1916 4 bragged that the circus given by the senior class broke all records for student performances at SEN. Before a packed audience, the senior circus began with a parading hoodlum band followed by western’ roughriders, acrobats, comedians, cowgirls, clowns, weird animals and trained dogs. The parade and circus was such an uproarious event, the Democrat ob- served, that the laughter and shouts of the spectators “made one grand hubbub of joyous abandon and excitement, not surpassed by the performances of the Ringling Circus.” Performers taking part were Mary Lou Boyd, Buenos’ Phillips, _ Carrie Stephenson, Roxye Williamson, Clar- ence Crudup, Grady Lewis, Cal Severance, Camille McKinney, Pearle Arnold, Cole Yeager, Lloyd Roach, George P. Beane, Wade McAlister, Maxie Hart, Ben Cudd, Hermine Truby, Walter Ryle and Bryan Nolen. And So It Began As stated in every catalog, the administration of Southeastern took their obligation to protect the morals of their students seriously. In this vein, in early March 1916, members of the administration and faculty of South- eastern went before the city council to request the abolition of all dance halls within fhe city limits of Durant. In Essence the representatives from SoutReastern, along with other concerned citizens, argued that the public dance halls were a violation of the moral ideals which the schools and churches tried to teach. After listening to the protests, Mayor James Yarbrough said that the council had consulted with the best attorneys in The Savage Yearbook would like to thank the following people for their contributions to the opening historical section: 16 the city and had been unable to find any grounds to close the offending estab- lishments. But Yarbrough promised the city council and police department would continue to investigate the situation. In late April, Mayor Yarbrough, acting in his capacity as a municipal court judge, issued an edict closing all such places because of testimony given by various “young maiden patrons” to from the Durant Police K . . .Inasecond editorial in early April 1916 the paper continued its campaign. In an article entitled “Must have Paved Dr. David Gio) for the written information on the history. Dr. Jim Harmon for various pictures. Three Valley Museum, Durant, for various pictures. messages. Street to Normal,” the local paper argued that “‘it is known the State Board, of Education has Many Future Improvements under consideration for SEN.” Unfortunately, it was also well-known; that state officials believed the city of Durant had never realized the full importance of SEN. Admitting that the) Board felt “the school has been more on less neglected,” the Democrat said it was} particularly well-known that “when the heavy rains come, it is virtually) impossible to get to school either by’ walking or riding. This must be remedied, and remedied in the very neal future - at that.” C.W. Mangrum for information. Patricia Norris for relayin| pits Waris Dis Hak is Pa eR ee MET YORI GT OL CTA SONY TT oy Lied naar we Today’s News Is Tomorrow’s History Life has a way of escaping us if we are not careful. Memories dim. Times seeps through our hands like soft sand grains through an hour glass. Through all of those times we long to remember, our realization of the speed of life hovers behind our enjoyment. This yearbook preserves memories. Its job is to help people relive their school years long after those years have passed - to help fathers tell their sons dreams they used to dream, and to help mothers show their daughters another young woman whose dreams were not so unusual though the styles of clothes may seem strange. Fathers and sons (above, left) come together near the stone pillars of Morrison Hall, once known as the Administration Building. Another constant memory of generations (above) is the payment of tuition fees during enrollment. Only the faces and the costs change. Waiting for a number (right) seems to drain the life from students during the pre-enrollment period. It becomes a practice in patience and endurance. Today’s student is basically no different from the student of yesterday or even tomorrow. In fact, the tools are about the same - a good mind, dedication to the pursuit of education and a willingness to sacrifice some personal pleasures. The physical tools change. Gone are manual typewriters and hand-cranked adding machines. These have been replaced by computers and other new equipment. A good thing left unchanged is the student-teacher relationship and the friendships formed by people of all cultures. Three friends (at right) take time together to pause for a picture. Mike Adams (below) always has time to help his class. Computers (below, right) have entered the classroom to help today’s student with tomorrow’s career. SOSU’s World Today Has Changed Little Through Years 18 “oday’s Goals SAAR ARIUS OITA RETR SE a RR SE eee SOSU’s Students are planning their future today. By setting educational goals, they are in fact making the blueprints for a career. Careers in science (above, left) and music (at right) are prefect, if that is what the students desires. Each field demands study, practice and patience in attaining goals. Sometimes those goals are set as students walk to class (above) or wait in the coffee shop for a ride home. | Southeastern’s personality is reflected in the faces and habits of her student body. Each person brings their own set of goals and expectations to the Durant campus. One person’s clutter (right) is another person’s organization. This room is typical of those found in the dorms. Students are housed in Chickasaw and Choctaw Towers, Hallie McKinney, North Hall and Shearer Hall. The pulse of the campus is the student newspaper, THE South eastern. Leslie Herring (below) serves as editor. She coordinates the efforts of about a dozen people. F+ loyed. Art student Jim Shelton (below right) works to master watercoloring. Art adds an appreciation of the surrounding beauty of one’s world. | 20 7 Faces and Habits Reflect Personality Each person brings a unique style to the Southeastern campus and leaves a part of himself there when he finds it is time to move onward. It may be initials carved intoa tree trunk or desktop. Itmay be a monument of stone or even a quiet dignity remembered by teachers. Cecil Sullivan of the print shop (left) came to the campus and has seen its changes through the years as both student and staff. Donna Garcia (above) left a memory of bright laughter and soft-sculptured dolls. She made the dolls to help finance her education. Most students carry away memories of the campus book store (at left) and its displays of merchandise. Some students remember the buy-back plan on books and the long lines during enrollment and graduation. Others remember the workers who took time to care. Jobs for students and other activities add to the educational experience. Each job is geared to help the students learn more about their career. The student work study program was designed to allow students to work while they learn. Each student spends a few hours a week working for minimum wage. The money earned helps for the incidentals of college. Reserve Officer Training Corps (top right) allows those desiring a military career to get a head start on their education. Chris (Buzz) Ferris (above) is station manager for KHIB, the campus radio station. He directs the activities of paid and volunteer deejays. Student typists (at right) make a large portion of the work study employee force. Food for the Mind, Body and Soul Are at Southeastern State For food, students naturally think of home, mom and a well-stocked refriger- ator. Southeastern Oklahoma State University offers several types of food - mind, body and soul. Roy Hotten (top) feeds the mind of his students through personal conferences and office hours. This type of food prepares for the future. Southeastern’s Coffee Shop (at left) feeds the body through fastfood. It also feeds the soul through fellowship and comradery. Student work jobs, such as yearbook for Gwen Frost (bottom), feeds the soul by teaching discipline and self-control. 23 at te ay, Me ive yt Hay POSER Education is more than going to school, it is living life and enjoying its rewards. Whether you work as a projectionist (right) in Audiovisual or as a secretary (below) in Psychology, the experience has taught you to enjoy that which comes. Physical activites such as football (bottom right) or stage craft (bottom left) give a feeling of accomplishment. Over 4,000 students sample the varied education of SOSU each year. Each one leaves knowing that the best education can do is prepare one to be ready for life. Students Grab for the Good Life By Reaching for High Goals SASS Ct aN th Saas ee a a Lol LS pest oe: ae NAN es rhs bt at ht Going for the gusto in life doesn’t mean going to parties or dancing in clubs and bars. It can mean trying something new, such as working a camera (left) or using a library carrell (below) for the first time. It can be smiling at friends (bottom left) or making inquiries (bottom right) at the library. Se i eee A | : petayersr ; ay i ASK ABOUT OUR TYPEWRITERS COPY MACHINES AND NON - STUDENT 25 Homecoming 1984 marked the official celebration of SOSU’s 75th anniversary, the Diamond Jubilee of Southeastern Oklahoma’s educational system. Many campus and area people took part in the celebration through floats or parties. Miss Carla Wharton (right) was named Homecoming Queen during a dance. John Massey (far right) is honored as the 1984 Distinguished Alumnus for his contributions to the Durant school. Student senate officers Gary Scott, Greg Jenkins and Jay Paul Gumm (center) helped plan the homecoming festivities. Senators served as hosts for the whole week. Top float (bottom) celebrates 75 years of education. It was built by the American Chemical Society. Opposite page: Alpha Sigma Tau members and pledges (top left) take a look at the 1920s of SOSU with their float. Band director Mark Parker (top right) sticks with the Marching Savages. Pretty girls in pretty dresses (middle left) are part of any homecoming parade. Curtis Ramsey (center right) and another pledge ride the Tau Kappa Epsilon float. Freshman Elizabeth Cothran, (bottom left) Wesley Foun- dation candidate, was named second runner up in the queen contest. The Wesley Foundation float (bottom right) won third place and depicted campus ministries of the past. pete eP ENTS $0 : age 7 re eee Retr te tin en tt G2 ot Homecoming i Memories v4 Join Past Memories Cheerleaders (right) huddle against mid-morning chill. Rick Roach (far right), band director at Kingston and SOSU alum, enjoys the parade. ARS AN AUN 9 CARE RE TG ER Np $ BS Ae ane : Ba a i aE aad olen: Ni SES a tte able Opposite page: Circle K Club (center left) celebrated. Registration tables (bottom left) is manned by members of Pi Omega Pi. Kingston’s Julie Peters (bottom right) joins the fun. This page: KSEO KLBC (left) broadcast the game live. Lori Caplinger (center left) represented Circle K. Aviation Club (below) put a lot of effort into their entry. Percussionists (bottom left) set the pace. Banquet preparations (bottom right) included setting out souvenir mugs for alumni members. Sen Oey eee eee ee AO AOTOR OF San ehaane'e Sigma Kappa members Jaylene Sayers and Tammye Hixon (top left) man a display. Serving punch (top right) are Greg Jenkins, Katie Frank Slack and Shawnne Robberts. Clown Darnice Nyce, Elizabeth Cothran and Sam Kholi (above) work the pie and cake auction sponsored by the Wesley Foundation. Senators Kari Gumm, Peggy Thompson and Mark Montgomery (center right) register guests. TKEs Jay Paul Gumm, Curtis Ramsey and Bill Wright (bottom right) display trophies. 30 | Pe ree reece A ae a x aes WTO x SOS | SEP LT ae Pe as eens WT Ken Gilcrest and Cary Jones (left) of Sigma Pi fraternity welcome guests. Billy Parsons and Charlie Calhoun (middle left) work their display for American Chemical Society. Parent Jerry Dean and Student Senator Gary Scott (below) join Lisa Mulkey, the reigning Miss Southeastern. Alpha Sigma Tau’s table (bottom left) is shown by Lynn Poe, Marcella Gilbert, Jamie Dailey and Elizabeth Stewart. Phi Sigma Epsilon (bottom right) is represented by Larry Cavender, Eddie Martin and Kevin Beals. Parent’s Day Termed Success by Participants Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity (right) has a booth manned by John Phillips, Mark Fitzgerald and James Effinger. Kari Gumm, Gary Scott, Peggy Thompson and Terry Matlock (below) register a parent at the Student Senate’s table. Laura Stinson, Kelly Labeth and Juliet Cathey of Auxiliary Services (below right) sell tickets to the barbeque luncheon. Dr. Kathleen Meadows (bottom left) handles inquiries about the home economics department. Visitors (bottom right) gather around the American Chemical Society’s magic show. ‘uture Begins With Progress Rural Enterprises, Aviation Move Into New Building | Formal dedication ceremonies, in- luding an open house, were held for the ‘new facilities of Rural Enterprises, Inc., «nd SOSU’s Aerospace Operations. | Joseph Swanner, an Ecomonic ‘Development Administrator from the Austin regional office and Dr. Bill ')3radford, a former member of the Board if Regents of Oklahoma Colleges, were ‘pecial guests for the program. | Dr. Leon Hibbs, university president, _ served as master of ceremonies. Leroy Jackson, an aide to Third istrict Congressman Wes Watkins, was xeynote speaker and was introduced by steve R. Hardy who is president of Rural _tnterprises, Inc. Watkins was originally designated as che speaker but was detained in ‘Nashington, DC to ramrod passage of everal water resource development ills. Jackson pointed out the imaginative ural enterpreneurship programs en- risioned by Watkins to build new yusiness and job opportunities all across ‘he Third Congressional District now had |. home at the Durant Industrial Airport | ! and University Aerospace facilities. When Watkins first envisioned the rural entrepreneurship concept, which Rural Enterprises, Inc., is implementing, he determined the organization needed a permanent facility for an industrial innovation center with capabilities for product evaluation and development, a prototype laboratory, and anincubatorto nurture small business start-ups. After the Rural Enterprises develop- ment program began, Watkins personally traveled to the regional office of the Economic Development Administration in Austin, Tex., to give officials there a full briefing on the job-building concept behind the REP and to encourage them to fund a facility to house the organization’s innovation center program. EDA officials were impressed with the program and committed toa public works project to fund the facility, Jackson said. As EDA funding was limited to 60 percent of projects costs, an ally was recruited in Dr. Hibbs. The university needed a facility to house its growing aviation program at the Durant airport. SOSU and other supporters provided the required local funding for the building project. The complete financial package was provided by state funds from SOSU, EDA’s grant, a contribution from the City of Durant and funding from the office of the Governor. Highway funding took care of the road access for the facility. Outcome of this multiplicity of funding is a $1.2 million facility with 29,000 square feet of usable space. Congressional aide Leroy Jackson of the Third Congressional District (above) looks over some products of the Rural Enterprise, Inc.’s line. Dr. Leon Hibbs, president of Southeastern, and regent Don Carpenter of Durant (left) check out one of the planes in Southeastern fleet. The aerospace (aviation) department is one of the nation’s pioneer projects at the University and College level. The new facilities allow for increased enrollment. (Photos courtesy The Denison Herald) The World’s Our Future Southeastern’s future lies in the world surrounding each of us. Every autumn, the campus takes notice of this by sponsoring an international bazaar and fair to honor the world’s students. The annual International Bazaar and Food Tasting took place November 27 in the ballroom. The event was jointly sponsored by the Student Senate and the Office of International Programs. During the morning and afternoon the ballroom was open to visitors who saw displays set up by students from seven countries. Students from South Vietnam had beautiful souvenirs and artifacts left to them from their homeland. Greek students brought some tapestries and ceramics that came from home. Mexican nationales had a wide display of photographs of their country’s beautiful countryside. They also had sombreros and shawls that made viewers drool with envy. Those from Thailand had marvelously colored remembrances along with beautiful metal urns and candlesticks. A lovely painting also graced their display. Although Pakistani students at SOSU are men, they brought along many items that characterized the beauty and elegance of their native land. Colombia students swept the crowds attention with a huge wallhanging that was historical and colorful. Bangladesh displays caught the flavor of their homeland and its unique history. RResy Each country’s display was set up in a manner which projected an image of that country. Paintings, arts and crafts, pamphlets advertising tourist at- tractions, maps, slide shows, jewelry, clothing, toys and dolls were among the items on display. Many customs in those countries were talked about by the students working in booths. The foreign students were very eager to talk about their respective countries and teach visitors about their customs. Attendance during the afternoon was limited, but the ballroom was packed for the food-tasting event. Although different, the food was definitely first-rate. After the food-tasting, the enter- tainment was provided by dances performed to music from the respective countries. The foreign student associations are to be congratulated on an_ excellent presentation. HRILEND oe Macrame’ hangings and wall decorations (top) highlighted the Pakistani booth. A ceremonial urn and candles set (above left) added to the Bangladesh display. Thailand’s display (above) drew a large crowd. Opposite page: Colombian students (top) displaye! a historical banner of the new world’s discover’ Mexico (bottom left) had large hats and mar} photos. Colombians (bottom right) also showe other native crafts. BN A aan a S34 Ba FU UM oa ge a Me Nee OE CAG OMT EE OATS TET ARC dite 4 NORA JH Side Ak ay lin. | | Photos courtesy Leslie Herring, Editor | THE SOUTHEASTERN i : The Future The future of Southeastern lies with the children of today. Stephanie Farmer (right) could be an interior designer. Christopher McDaniel (far right) could be an university football coach. Kevin Jackson (below) could be a contractor. Jesse McDaniel (center) could be a baby doctor. Amanda Wood (center right) could own a boutique. Sarah Jane Haws (lower left) could be a professional model. Jeremy Shipp (lower center) could be an outstanding athlete. April Mangrum (lower right) could bea university president. KK KK KK Stephanie is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Farmer. Christopher and Jesse are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Randy McDaniel. Amanda Wood is the daughter of Nancy Wood. Kevin is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jackson. Jeremy is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Darrin Shipp. April is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Mangrum. Taryn Manley (left) could be a school teacher. Courtney Varner (below) could win an Oscar or be a secretary. SNE RDS IES AN EEN ED Ie Ot TO a aE i Leslie Mangrum (center left) might be an Olympic gymnast. Kara Annette McFadden (center) could be a concert pianist. Lacy Sherrer (below) could be an architect. Paul D.G. Mangrum (bottom left) could become a scholar and a gentleman. Curtis Manley (bottom center) could write a Pulitzer-prize winning news story. James A. Davis (bottom right) could become a respected rancher. Parents - and writers - may have ideas of what they would like their children to be. Just wait and see. Oe kk kK KK Taryn and Curtis are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Manley. Courtney is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Varner. Leslie and Paul are the children of Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Mangrum. Lacy LeAnne is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stormy Sherrer. Kara Annette is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert McFadden. James is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Davis. Sarah Jane is the daughter of Robert Hawks II and Lynn Hawks. Southeastern Oklahoma State University DURANT, OKLAHOMA LEON HIBBS PRESIDENT TO:, The Student Bodylotesosu Southeastern Oklahoma State University is seventy-five years old, yet it-iS Just fanvinfiant as siereas jUneyorme ues go. When I look to Southeastern's past.at amazesmmemco realize that I know intimate details 7of atm east oases seventy-five years. What a great pasts We havenreaily, been a leader in education at the state and nattonatvevetis. Our graduates have made great achievements in the field of education especially. Of course, we have great individual achievements in all our academic areas. For the present, education is under attack.) witcha pucseus in the middle of things. We are receiving attacks from Many quarters, but the withdrawal of funds. and diminished appropriations focus thesattack mostesharply. Our most constant program is teacher education. Teacher education programs are under attack nationwide. There are strong movements to remove teacher education from the college campus altogether. A revolting development! Deliver me. The good sense and judgment of the people of Oklahoma will prevail in the future. They will not be driven by demagogs for long. They will look to the past) wien tondmescmanimeo the present with concern, but to the future? with anticipa=— (2 aL @) tale Southeastern is here for the future--your future. Nurture and cherish this ocreapsopportunieye Ca es eon Hibbs Vi RDS EOE ILLES EE TAILS SELLE, SMITE Me § Oey i Charles Goss Charles Goss - family man, teacher and friend - died early in Autumn 1984. It was sudden and definitely unexpected. Many people regretted they never had a chance to thank him for being a good influence on their lives. The Savage Yearbook staff would like to dedicate this historic issue to the memory of our history teacher. Abraham Lincoln’s words may be a comfort: “Sorrow comes to all. . . Perfect relief is not possible, except with time. You cannot now realize that you will feel better ... and yet, you are sure to be happy again.” MARTEL Be Vie TE TRAE 4 RE CE OEY ERG NORS Southeastern honors its own people through various awards, titles and certificates. Se RO. I | Who’s Who 1985 Terrance G. Ashbolt Donna Marie Bloomer Vicki Lynn Bryant Roland M. Burks Lori D. Caplinger Karen Gayle Chowning Gary Louis Cox ] Valerie Lynette Crow Carolyn L. Donaldson Donna Delashaw Dow Retha P. Eastwood Charlotte Estep Patrick Alan Estep Donna Sue Hair | Lisa Tyler Frazier Betty Helms | Dominic Iyorlu Leston Stewart Jacks Karl Dewayne James Sharon Ruth James | Gregory S. Jenkins Jimmy J. Kerlin Philip W. Koons — | Brenda Joy Loper Jan C. Lundry Leon Stanley J. Mayes Sharla Dian Medders Cyd Metty Mary Lisa Miller Priscilla G. Mingus William Mark Montgomery Daniel Clayton Odom Dora Pedraza Pamela Jo Polk Jos Presilla-Marquez Beverly K. Puckett Darrell Keith Pugh Doris J. Raby Jean Ellen Jones Riddle Susan Jean Robison Mary K. Rosdahl Michael Shawn Ross Darnell D. Shanklin Clint J. Mattingly Smith Michell Dean Solomon Philip Kent Stephens Charla Winfre Stubbs Garry Wayne Stubbs Scott Thompson Dana Lynn Weaver Carla Diane Wharton Antonio Wong William J. Wright 43 rd Donna M. Bloomer, Durant Lori D. Caplinger, Broken Bow Karen G. Chowning, Durant Gary L. Cox, Durant Carolyn Donaldson, Swink Donna D. Dow, Durant Dona Sue Hair, Durant Betty Helms, Idabel L. Stewart Jacks, Madill Karl Dewayne James, Durant Sharon Ruth James, Durant Gregory S. Jenkins, Caney Brenda J. Loper, Durant Jan C. Lundry, Durant Sharla D. Medders, Durant ee asinine ee i? + £ i ‘ CSM LS LARA BURA LN Farce OIE S11) ROS SN a ey Se POW SOT RISE Le Mg et TE Cyd Metty, Durant | W. Mark Montgomery, Marietta | Dora Pedraza, Durant | Jos Presilla-Marquez, Durant Beverly K. Puckett, Broken Bow Doris J. Raby, Lebanon Jean Ellen Riddle, Durant Susan J. Robison, Durant Mary K. Rosdahl, Durant Darnell D. Shanklin, Hugo Clinta J. Smith, Durant Michell D. Solomon, Broken Bow Charla W. Stubbs, Durant Gary W. Stubbs, Durant Dana L. Weaver, Durant Students Win Education and English Honors Kappa Delta Pi (below) is a national honorary education fraternity. It is the oldest on campus. It selects members each fall and spring from juniors and seniors with high rank in their studies and highly desireable quality of leadership and character. Winners of the freshman writing contest in English Department (bottom) are Cheryl Bullard, Linda Rushing, Ana Typico and Wendy King with chairman Dr. Joe Littlejohn. Right Women Vie oe SL Te et WO OE RE ROY A Future Miss America? For Miss Southeastern In February 1985, eight of Southeastern’s prettiest and most talented young women competed for Miss Southeastern. The yearbook was shipped before the winners announced. Geania Michelle Bledsoe, 20 (left), is the daughter of George and Wilma were Bledsoe of Broken Bow. She is a singer and a dancer. Natalie Nan Davis, 18, (center left) is the daughter of Kay Davis of Durant. She is a singer. Judy Lynn Hawthorne, 19 (center) is the daughter of James and Diane Hawthorne of Broken Bow. She, too, is a singer. Carla Jayne Horton, 19, (bottom left) is the daughter of Gary and Nancy Horton of Broken Bow. She is a pianist. Robin Dale Shaw, 20 (bottom center), is the daughter of David and Mary Shaw of Waynoka. She is a singer. Shannon Gayle Shipp, 19 (below) is the daughter of Jerry and Navaline Shipp of Kingston. She is a singer. The contestants are judged in categories of swimsuit, evening gown and talent. They are also interviewed by a panel of judges. Special guest at this year’s pageant was Miss America, Sharlene Wells of Utah. She was a surprise guest when the current Miss Oklahoma was unable to assist with the pageant. Cardinal Key Twelve Women Inducted Into Cardinal Key Cardinal Key is a National Honor Sorority consisting of 12 women who are selected for membership based on their academic achievements. The Sou theastern chapter received its charter on April 2, 1937. The advisor-sponsor for the organization is Katie Frank Slack, dean of women. She has held this position since 1959, contributing leadership and support to both the members and the organization as a whole. In mid-October, six new members were initiated into the Sorority, joining six original members. Membership to the club is by invitation only. The women are judged by their grade point average which can be no less than 3.0. Other qualities considered are their leadership, membership in _ other organizations and _ their character references. Duties performed by the members each year consist of serving as can- dlelighters at the Christmas Can- dlelighting Service and to serve as marshals and _ ushers’ ffor all commencement exercises. The club supports both local and national goals. To fulfill the national goal, the club makes yearly contributions to help fight juvenile diabetes. The local goal in which the organization par- ticipates is a “tray support services” for the residents of rest homes at Thanksgiving and Easter. With these goals the club serves as a benefit on both local and _ national levels. Membership (above) are Dean Slack, Valerie Crow, Elizabeth Stewart, Mary Rosdahl, Lori Caplinger, Charla Wharton, Susan Robison, Terri Whitlock, Priscilla Gilbert, Sherri Whitlock and Karen Chowning. The original members are Mitzi 3 ts, % = L. Caplinger S. Robison’ K. Chowning M. Rosdahl Blackburn, Priscilla Gilbert, Mary Rosdahl, Susa Robison, Shelly Miller and Carla Wharton. The initiates are Lori Caplinger, Karen Chowning, Valerie Crow, Elizabeth Stewart, Sherri Whitlock and Terri Whitlock. V. Crow E. Stewart S. Whitlock SOAS: POSE a M. Gilbert C. Wharton T. Whitlock | | | | | | Ten faculty members elected to retire , the end of the 1984 school year. They cluded (above) Raymond Piller, John _lixon, Louis Johnson, Bill Dodd, Jim -|Teaver, Elizabeth Murphy, Edwardine [cCoy-Fox, Buddy Kilpatrick, James _}ox and John Krattiger. | Piller served as Librarian for years. He ; ' ‘ ; i 'imovated several new techniques in italoguing. Dixon taught economics and was “spected outside the university for his ell-constructed theories. Johnson was history chairman. He and ).s staff built the history area into the cial science department. Ne gpa hans eee px , tard Cate STAN CS A) SION) MLE) SORPTION BIE aN Re TS Dodd, an aerospace instructor at Eaker Field, brought the aviation program to national attention. Weaver created the photography department and taught classes in studio, portrait, beginning and color photography. He also worked with the school publications and_ publicity department. Murphy also taught in the aviation department before working with the Ardmore Higher Education System. Kilpatrick was associated with the Sciences and was known throughout the area for his expertise. Fox was chairman of the education Ten Faculty Retire nstructors Honored with Personalized Pictures and psychology department. He was also in charge of teacher education. Krattiger was dean of men at retirement. He was formerly the tennis coach and had _ sponsored several national championship teams during his tenure. Although their positions were filled at the beginning of the school year, many students, faculty and visitors still looked for their familiar faces in the hallways. Most paid a visit to the campus during the year, and spent time with old friends. | Distinguished Alumnus Outstanding SOSU Graduate; Honored During Half-Timi ) i For several years, the faculty, students and alumni of Southeastern Oklahoma State University have honored out- standing graduates with the Distinguished Alumnus Award. Past honorees have included Dr. Linnie Ruth Hall, long-time Business Education chairman, and Elmer Rogers. Some others were Lara Hoggard, Mrs. Ruth Pendleton, Mrs. Priscilla Ut- terback. Each person received a special stadium blanket, plaque and portrait hung in the Hall of Fame gallery in the Administration Building. . To help commemorate SOSU’s t Diamond Anniversary, Dr. Hall (right) and Mr. Rogers (below) returned to Durant and rode in the Homecoming Parade. They also greeted former colleagues, students and friends at a reception. DISTINGUISHED ALUMNA CLA UDINES z ial ‘ono CRYSTA Ls 50 John Massey Durant Businessman Selected as 1984 Distinguished Alumnus Durant businessman and entreprenuer John Massey was selected as the outstanding graduate of Southeastern Oklahoma State University during Homecoming 1984. Massey was a business major who graduated from Southeastern in 1960. He was a member of Pi Omega Pi, national honorary fraternity for commercial students. He also worked with the League of Young Democrats, Blue Key, Sigma Tau Gamma, president of Student Senate and was named to Who’s Who. John Massey faculty are asked to submit the names of those graduates who have brought honor to hemselves and to the university by their accomplishments. The honor is not necessarily wards, but is recognition for outstanding service, business practices, or moral ontributions. After the selection is made, official portraits are taken for publicity. One is selected o be hung in the Distinguished Alumnus gallery in the Administration Building. ‘| : | Selection of the Distinguished Alumnus begins with the nomination process. Alumni, } ‘ rE oe siti z — a Queen - Carla Wharton ae , fe Arh ight 5 LRTI: LARA NEE Homecoming Honors SOSU 7oth Anniversary Highlighting the homecoming festivities at Southeastern, was the crowning of Miss Carla Wharton as the homecoming queen. At halftime of the homecoming game, the band gave a special halftime performance honoring the 75th anniversary of Southeastern. Many Southeastern alumni returned to their alma mater to visit their classmates, arid various other organizations on campus that they were once involved in, such as fraternities and sororities. Top left - Homecoming queen Carla Wharton and escort Norm Fernandez. Bottom right, from left to right - Sherri Whitlock, Elizabeth Cothran, Laura McAnnally, and Carla Wharton. mae OS lB, BEEK Homecoming Queen’s Court Has Twelve: Twelve young women representing various campus organizations formed the Homecoming Queen Court. Senior Carla Wharton was crowned Queen at the homecoming dance Sherri Whitlock Baptist Student Union Monica Blaine Native American Council sponsored by the Student Senate. Her attendants included Sherri Whitlock, Elizabeth Cothran and Laura McAnnally. The Queen and her court were honored at the Alumni Luncheon, Tammye Hixon Sigma Kappa Karen Vance Sigma Pi during half-time ceremonies at the: Southeastern vs. Langston football game) and at the traditional homecoming) parade. | Being a Homecoming Queen candidate: Laura McAnnally American Chemical Society Lisa Woody Tau Kappa Epsilon ‘ not just an honor. It takes some time ( aid effort. | After an organization makes _ its i, lection, each woman is asked to make Y.1 appointment with the school i ynotographer for a portrait. This picture « used by judges to make their i lection. Lori Caplinger Circle K Club Next the candidate fills out information sheets to be used in press releases. At this time, the Dean of Women Katie Frank Slack advises them of the rules for contestants. She also makes suggestions to help them in their quest. The candidates write an essay to be Nina Short Alpha Sigma Tau given to the judges along with their pictures and educational achievements. The judging information is then sent to anonymous out-of-town judges who make their individual selections. The winner is then tabulated in the Dean’s Office. The first announcement is made at the Homecoming Dance. The Homecoming Dance is sponsored by the Southeastern Oklahoma State University Student Senate for all students and alumni in the area. The dance is on Tuesday night and officially kicks off the celebration. This year, homecoming queens for the past were honored. The first homecoming queen was crowned in 1966, replacing the football queen. Again this year, all candidates rode on cars - often convertibles from local dealerships. The sponsoring organization was required to build a float to sponsor a candidate. The only candidate not pictured is Jodie Kenny of Phi Sigma Epsilon, who choose not to be photographed. Tammy Heavenor University Band Elizabeth Cothran Wesley Foundation Sherri Simmons Sigma Tau Gamma SAS UR a Lisa Mulkey : Broken Bow Woman Is Miss Southeastern Each February, judges for The Miss America Pageant come to Southeastern to select the campus entry in the Miss Oklahoma pageant. The 1985 Miss Southeastern was Lisa Mulkey of Broken Bow. She | competed in swimsuit, evening gown and talent competition. | Miss Mulkey (right) paused between classes for a quick photo. She (far right) spent time each few weeks posing for official portraits for use in publicity. Marsha Gathron and Vicki Hudson, local pageant sponsors and physical education teachers, counsel the queen (below) Little Miss Gathron (below right) tries on the crown with a | look to the future. 7 : | 1 | iat | 4 Eight Women Compete for Miss Southeastern ‘Title Each September America’s Little girls dream of being crowned “Miss America.” They don’t realize how hard it is just to get into the most prestigious beauty contest in this country. It all begins with a local pageant. Two years ago, the preliminary pageant for the Durant area was begun as the ‘““Miss Southeastern” pageant. The first winner was Darla Presley, a sophomore drama major from Red Oak, Tex. She competed in the 1983 Miss Oklahoma Pageant in Tulsa, winning the preliminary swimsuit competition, but not the state title. Presley was on hand to give up her crown to the lucky Lisa Mulkey who managed to crowd out the remainder of the field for the title. The eight women competed for the title of Miss Southeastern, a chance at the title of Miss Oklahoma, a scholarship and the prestige that came with the title itself. Contestants were judged in four categories: swimsuit, evening gown, talent and personal interview. The interviews were conducted in advance of the actual pageant. The list of credits for the contestants were quite impressive. All eight women had outstanding backgrounds and promised to show the audience an excellent stage show. MISS JAMIE WEST of Whitesboro, Tex., won awards for twirling. She was also one of the featured twirlers for the Marching Savages. MISS SHANNON SHIPP of Kingston was almost a local girl since her dad, Jerry Shipp, grew up at Blue. He was an outstanding basketball-player at SOSU in the 1950s and his daughter is following in his footsteps. She was named to the all-state high school basketball team and “Player of the Year” in all sports she participated. She was also named to all-district choir in high school and demonstrated her talent by singing in the pageant. MISS GRACE GARZA of Duncanville, Tex., was named “Miss Majorette of Texas” in the senior novice division and world T-Strut champion in the novice division. She was the first runner-up to the “Miss Majorette of America” in the novice division before coming to Southeastern. She won three gold medals in twirling and was a baton twirler with the SOSU band. People who attended the pageant got to see her twirl. MISS RUTH SCRIBNER of Ardmore was a talented pianist which she demonstrated. She was also president of the band society and in the color guard drill team. MISS LISA MULKEY of Broken Bow, the winner, was choreographer of the drill team as well as for the Chorvettes, a performing troupe of singers and dancers. She was named “Miss Broken Bow” in 1980 in addition to winning the title of Miss Texas Star in 1982 and Miss Four-State Fair Queen. She ran a dance studio in her hometown and was teaching for April Gandy’s School of Dance locally. MISS JOANNE FAHRENDORF of Calera was another seasoned performer and pageant competitor. She was named Fairest of the Fair and Bryan County Peanut Princess while still in high school. She started the SOSU Fine Arts Dance society and was its first president. Both Miss Mulkey and Miss Fahrendorf danced in the pageant. MISS ELAINE LUNA of Durant, another dancer-singer, was a member of the show choir, the Chrovettes. She was also a member of the Chorale, the dance society and the drill team. A member of Alpha Sigma Tau social sorority, she received the Effie Lyman alumni Award. MISS MARY ROSDAHL of Ardmore sang “Fame” in her bid for the title. She was a voice major at SOSU and has appeared in two university operas. While in high school, she played the lead in two musicals and was named to all-district ]) choir. There was other entertainment in store for the audience. The Jazz Band under the direction of Mark Parker performed. t A new feature was “commercials.” | Gary Varner of the SOSU Drama Department wrote commercials for sponsors of the pageant. They were f performed by two drama students, Frank Blocker and Angie Phillips. Treylynda Kerr, Miss Oklahoma 1983, was the special guest for the pageant. She entertained the audience and assisted in the crowning of Miss Mulkey. Miss Kerr was joined by Matt Neighbors. Neighbors was a 1982 SOSU graduate in Music Education. He was director of the Skiatook High School Music Department at the time of the pageant. Along with his duties as an announcer and general entertainer, he sang for the audience. Shannon Shipp Kingston Mary Rosdahl Elaine Luna Grace Graza Ardmore Durant Duncanville, Tex. JoAnne Fahrendorf Ruth Scribner Jamie West Calera Ardmore Whitesboro, Tex. 59 SERS RAE NT Phi Alpha Theta, Sigma Tau Delta Honors Students Dr. James Millgan (below) poses with the winners of the Donald B. Hoffman Scholarship Award. It is given to the top History students at the University. BACH eN aA ORUINON SEY CBVENEARE Ata de tedaR eS ’ ka eh ‘ ‘ PRR COMI AAC RRR Sa HRS ie Members of the honorary Enyj fraternity Sigma Delta Tau (bottom) a) (seated) Brenda Loper, Scott Haye Gina Harris, (standing) sponsor Dor Andrews, Beverly Puckett and Li Woody. (The following article ran in the school ewspaper. It is reprinted with their ermission) K K | Barbara Ann Ackerman, 20 a student t Southeastern was killed in an accident unday (December 2, 1984) involving an } utomobile driven by a friend. The accident occurred after the friend -ad delivered Ackerman to KSKO where 1e was to report for work at midnight. fs. Ackerman had worked at the local idio station as a disc jockey on the uidnight to 6 a.m. shift. The driver of the 1978 Oldsmobile utlass pulled into the pa rking lot of the ‘adio station and was preparing to leave fter Ms. Ackerman had gotten out of the ar. station. tragically. The driver said she saw a flash behind her and turned to see what it was. Not seeing it again, she began to pull forward to leave, but noticed a “thump-like” sound. Stopping, she looked under the auto, and saw what she thought was a roll of carpet under her auto. A second look revealed the body of her friend. The driver then ran to an employee of KSEO, who was unlocking the door so Ms. Ackerman could enter the building, and told him to call for help. The employee did not see what had happened. After medical authorities and police officers arrived, it was determined that Ms. Ackerman was dead at the scene. Dr. Terry Lee, coroner, has said that the It was only a moment ago. Barbara Ann Ackerman “It Was Only A Moment Ago. . .” It was only a moment ago that you stuck your head in the door to let us know you would be “on the air” in a few minutes at the radio It was only amoment ago that you and Lisa showed off your new hats, brightly festooned with the newest ribbon, feather or other geegaw. It was only a moment ago that you graduated from high school, proud and excited with a tiny bit of uncertainty about the future. It was only a moment ago that you played with other children in elementary school, skipping rope and shoving dolls around. It was only a moment ago that you were a pretty baby looking up at your parents, eyes full of trust and wonder. It was only a moment ago that word came you had left us Barbara Ackerman Killed in Freak Accident cause of death was asphyxiation. Larry Grant ruled the incident an accident and will file no charges. The driver of the vehicle said Monday that possibly Ms. Ackerman had dropped her purse and had stopped to pick it up before being struck. Ms. Ackerman was a_ freshman majoring in Communications at South- eastern Oklahoma State University. Funeral services were held at the Seven and Beech Church of Christ. Survivors include’ her parents, Margaret Faye Smith of Durant and Jim Smith of San Jose, California; and grandmother, Mamie McDonald of Durant. She also left many friends. 61 SPORTS Sports plays a_major function on the campus of Southeastern Oklahoma State University. It draws students and faculty closer together to root for the home team - and for themselves.’ Savage Football Shows Promise. As the beginning of the 1984 Savage football season approached, few fans had high expectations. Most were hampered by memories of past performance. This season was no different if one judges a season merely by the win loss column; however, to view the Savages 2-11 season in that manner is a mistake. The Savages could have easily had a much better year with a few breaks. The Savages had everything needed to 1984 SAVAGE ROSTER be a winner in ’84 except one thing - winning tradition. After breaking their 17 game losing streak by devastating Langston 33-19, the Savages appeared to be a totally different team. The only thing new was that they found out they could win. Capability had been there all season but it had never manifest itself. If the 1985 Savage gridders keep in mind that they can win, they will be hard to beat. NO. NAME 1 Robbie Birdwell 2 Randy Gardella 3 Phillip Koons 4 Mike Ligon 5 Kerry Kincade 10 Troy Taylor 11 Darrin Dean 12 Billy Brown 13 William Bolt 14 Billy Lawler 20 Doyle Spiers 21 Gilbert Reese 22 Donnie Coggswell 23 Sam Loucks 24 Rodney Barkus 25 Mike Porterfield 26 Mike Humelsine 30 Thurman Moore 31 Chris Thompson 32 Anthony Rutherford 33 Charles Marsh 34 Chuck Easley 40 Kevin Hill 41 David Thomas 42 Greg Winters 43 Alan Copeland 44 Mike Korbuly 45 Mark Planty 46 Rayce Guess 48 Mike Johnson 50 Cliff Hunter 51 Todd Koser 52 Eddie Fields 53 Dexter Dabney 54 Brett Counce 55 Rich Cohea 56 Derrion Castleberry 59 Travis Neal 60 Danny Odom 61 Philip Templeton 62 Buck Irwin 63 John Walker 64 Russell Diamond 65 Tim Belcher 66 Russell McDaniel NO. NAME 67 Rory Durham 68 Joe Hisaw 69 William Newman 70 Steve Pursley 71 Shannon Roberts 72 Tony Stevenson 73 Don Dona 74 Jim Comstock 75 Bryan Clay 76 Flint Pattison 77 Shannon Watts 78 Ronnie Williams 79 Bryan Mattox 80 Pat Prior 81 Tom McClean 82 Robert Freeman 83 Kent Davis 84 Efrem Hamilton 85 Bill McDaniel LAD di Rigs Se tate ARONA: Nig “ Yo Bee ae eae ct OR NR OER Quarterback Troy Taylor (left) sprints out in hopes of finding an open receiver. Offensive lineman John Walker (below) leads the way for Savage runningback Sam Loucks. Injuries (above) limit the action of many SOSU players. Linebacker Rick Cohea (left) expresses his satisfaction with a big play. | | mm REIL TR EEE LET LIED LLB LLD ISLE LIE VO VEN EE Promise... The Savages held leads in many games throughout the year, only to see them slip away. Although one might say it was a disappointment to see the Savages lose 10-6 to 9 Panhandle State in the last two minutes, this also proved they were not far from the top. The lowest point in the year had to be the 48-7 thrashing received from East Central. The only good point about the game was that it was played away. The season high was the win over Langston where Sam Loucks rushed for four touchdowns in a single game. This game also gave the Savages momentum for the rest of the season. Kicker Randy Gardella had a fine year as he kicked a school record 53 yard field goal and five others over 49 yards. An equal year in 85 by Gardella will give him a great chance at All-American. The Evangel game was also noteworthy as the Savages came back with 21 points in the quarter to defeat highly regarded Evangel 38-34 in the season’s final game. From this perspective, when one looks back at the Savages one can not say they were loser’s. . . the Savages have proved they are and will be winners for years to come. SAAB aMata NSAI cia eecisa! HID Ibid Sud Ess ache 2 aie am ORS Head coach Dan Lounsbury gazes intently asthe Savages near the goal line. A Savage player covers his face in anguish after a clipping penalty wiped out a touchdown. ied i Penalties plagued the Savages all year; here @ ||) unindentified Savage is caught holding. | ' I i eee ne Quarterback Troy Taylor (top left), also known as “10”, hurls a perfect pass to an unidentified Savage. Senior runningback Sam Loucks (above) gains tough yardage up the middle. Quarterback Troy Taylor (left) watches as runningback Mike Korbuly accelerates up field. Womens Hoop In ’84-’85 Coach Nick Keith had his job cut out instinct to put away their for him from the jump in 1984-85. As opponents. he had to replace three quality players SOSU stood at 8-8 as of January 25 off the 18-9 Savagettes. In 1984 the (yearbook deadline) and the record Savagettes lost Karla Fogelberg, should have been better, it easily could Debbie Manley and this years have been. Graduate Assistant Marla Smith. Shannon Shipp returned in 84 along | The season was a year of close, hard with Theresa Patterson (r edshirt in fought games, unfortunately the 83-84 season), Kim Phillips, Kay Savagettes lost some heartbreakers. Brown, Terri Worsham giving Coach The lady Savages started many games Nick Keith a needed base to build well, but just couldn’t find the killer on. Concentration pays off as Teri Worshem 35 “racks” up a basket. Kay Brown Kim Burge Brenda Friemel Suzanne James | Judy John Freda Manous Kim Mitchell Theresa Patterson | | Kim Phillips | Tonya Kennedy Shannon Shipp Kenya Simpson Dawn Tidwell Robin Trueblood Gena Williams Teri Worsham Mgr. - Kim Bevans Grad. Assis. - Marla Smith Head Coach - Nick Keith Theresa Patterson 44 puts a jump shot up as Kay Brown 50 fights for rebounding position. Womens’ Hoop con’t. . . The Savagettes picked up quality players in 84. A key recruit has to be Kim Mitchell a freshman from Earlsboro High School. Mitchell will be an outstanding player for the Savagettes for the next three years and has definitely made her mark at SOSU with her excellent ball handling skills. Robin Trueblood and Gena Williams were also excellent additions to SOSU basketball in the 84-85 season. The lady Savages have had many disappointing losses early, but if the ball bounces differently the second half of the season the Savagettes, who are currently standing seventh of 15 teams and need to be in only the top ten, will definitely contend for the Regional Crown. ‘neresa Patterson 44 receives an inbounds pass tom Shannon Shipp 22 to begin action. { Shannon Shipp 22 sends one home from long range before a sold out Northeastern crowd. The cross court pass, such as Kay Brown 50 (below) receives, resulted in man y Savagette scores. Here Shannon Shipp 22 receives a knee burning experience as she hustles after a loose ball. RN Ripa TRS RTOS OMS HE SLAY SOE AO: ERR GE Rebounding position is worthless as another one hits the bottom of the net. Mike Cathy (below) seems astonished by the Savagettes. Snake Pit crowds played a vital role in home games. 71 t Action at the SNAKE PIT The Savages came into the 1984-85 Basketball season with high hopes, and good rea son for it. SOSU was coming off an excellent year where they won better than 20 games. | | Dennis Rodman returned to the | Savages line-up in 84 after being named NAIA All American the preceding year. Other returners were senior captains | Darnell Shanklin and Phillip Stephens, Gerald West, and Miles Homer round out the key players that returned in 1984. Carl Davis, a Jr. College transfer, along Mike Converse and Kenny Chafin round the portion of the team that made major contributions in the 84-85 season. The 1984-85 season had many peaks and valleys. The high point of the season as of late January (yearbook deadline) | had to be knocking off the Nations NAIA Darnell Shanklin exhibits the rigid man-to-man defense that Southeastern is known for. Nasty. ck —e 7 TIE 9 Sy number one team, the Northeastern Redman, 66-59 in front of a standing room only crowd in the SNAKE PIT. A low point in the season has to be the embarrassment of losing the first home game to a weaker Oklahoma Christian College the week before the Northeastern contest. It was the first time in two years the Savages had dropped a home game. The Savages must have been looking ahead, but looking back it was almost worth it. The Northeastern game seemed to bring the SOSU campus alive with excitement and togetherness. Following the Redman game, everyone was proud to say they were a SAVAGE. As of January 25 the Savages stood at 13-3, well on their way to a possible NAIA National Tournament. SST eee UR Rok GLDND aocie MRSS hc Ea The SNAKE PIT exploded with enthusiasm during tk | Savages upset of Northeastern, the NAIA 1 team. Worm Rodman heads for the boards as Carl Davis 32 shoots over the outstretched hands of a defender. KX DATE OPPONENT ) 4 ', Nov. 19 Austin College . £7, Nov. 27 Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Nov. 30 | Dec. 1 SAVAGE CLASSIC | Dec. 4 Oklahoma Christian Dec. 7-8 BNC Classic Dec. 13. Oklahoma Baptist Univ. Jan. 4-5 M.S.U. Classic Jan. 9 Austin College Jan. 14 Oklahoma Christian } Jan. 16 Central State Univ. Jan. 19 U.S.A.O. Jan. 21 Dallas Baptist Phillip Stephens 15 demonstrates his passing Jan. 23 N.E. Okla. State Univ. ability. Jan. 26 N.W. Okla. State Univ. Jan. 30 East Central Univ. Feb. 2 S.W. Okla. State Univ. | Feb. 4 Dallas Baptist Feb. 6 Central State Univ. Feb. 9 U.S.A.O. Feb. 13 N.E. Okla. State Univ. Feb. 16 N.W. Okla. State Univ. Feb. 20 East Central Univ. Feb. 23 S.W. OK State Univ. Feb. 25 Bethany Nazarene The SOSU All-American Worm Rodman thrilled Savage fans with one of his many “jams”’. wt Myles Homer 33 shows he can do more than block shots as he scores from the line. Mgr. Billy Conaway never lacked enthusiasm in Savage wins. Darnell Shanklin 12 brings the ball down court. | Kenny Carter Kenny Chaffin Mgr. - Billy Conaway Mike Converse Carl Davis Se VL cil EE | Thomas Davis Wt Head Coach- Jack Hedden | Myles Homer Pete Huey Megr.- Gary Kennemer ENLIST Asst. Coach - Lonn Reisman Dennis Rodman Darnell Shanklin Philip Stephens Gerald West 74 Coach Jack Hedden gives Gerald West 24 some important instructions. Gerald West puts it in the eye of a Northeastern defender as the Savages pulled off a stunning upset. rl Davis 32 aims for the hoop despite efforts to ick his shot. Savage Netters Expect Great Year. Oklahoma tennis has returned to where it belongs this season - SOSU. This year the Savages will be a strong contender for the state title, not to mention the national title. The Savages return two state champs, Chris Holder in singles and doubles, and his doubles partner Sam Rodriguez. Both will be strong assets Chris Holder (center) warms up in _ the off-season. Chris Holder (hitting above) and Sam Rodriguez team up for doubles. Mike McNabb works out during one of many hours of practice. BEET 77°28 Les hacmahdee eae hPa teil ends A to Savage tennis in 85. The addition of Mike McNabb and Noe Stollman who play one, two, made Savage tennis a game to enjoy. The 85 Savages will long be remembered. Mike McNabb (upper right) demonstrates his forehand. PUR A bat BAO ee Kgs roe A ae Vince Westbrook (left) is right on stride as he returns a sizzler. Enjoying practice, Noe Stillman (above) smiles as he volleys. Vince Westbrook (left) stretches out for the ball as Greg Maye watches. SE GT “aR tt et eg a ne te pe ee A Winning Tradition Continues Savage baseball is more than just a game it’s an experience. One thing people can always count on when watching Savage baseball is that it will be exciting. There is three things Savage fans have come to expect from baseball. They are, the Savages to win, to win big and get a fine tan while PS IMAIRUIND 22081 ik an taARGH AUER ceP GLI ANH hoe Fav PAS ACOYA enjoying an excellent sport. All American second baseman Scott Logsdon lead the Savages into fall workouts as the Savages had a fine fall season times to the much weaker opponents. The 1985 Savages carry on the Savage tradition . . . They are WINNERS. ah PAAR MLO in ’85 Scott Thompson Phil Summers Barry Bowker Bill Dan Brady Chris Brown Jim Brown Kevin Darwin Kent Davis Lane Decker Robert Evans Ronnie Gooch John Haines Scott Hayes Rick Kirkendoll Jim Lawson Scott Logsdon Kevin Ludwick Eddie Merklen Pete Mitchell Joe Neely Dale O’Neil Jim Polly Mike Matheny - Head Coach Paul Postier Clint Ramsey Rusty Ridling 79 SP ADO ao ONE RIB iis ee eeeneneeenennneeseeeneenaseenaeneeeans Beis AGHA AEST VEAL Se TTR POM PLES tae The womens tennis team for the 1984- 1985 season are pictured at left; (front row, right to left) includes Shelley Knott, Shawn Ramsey, Mary Ann Crowe, Kelley Sherrard. Row 2: Coach Vicki Hudson, Tommie Jefferson, Sharla Medders, Laura Ogle and Angie Willard. (Picture 2) The tennis team is shown here taking a short break from a long afternoons practice to pose for a picture. The aim of the intramural department at Southeastern University is to provide opportunities for students not engaged in varsity competition to participate in extra- curricular activity. These activities are available to all students on the campus who are not on varsity teams and whoare not physically handicapped to such an extent that such activity would be harmful to them. Intramurals are under the direction of the Physical Education Department. PPLE DIMI PMS Did ea tir ; 2 kak fk GUTTA IS Intramural Sports Coach Mike Metheny sponsors the intramural program and plans the sports to fit the season. The program consists of football, volleyball, soccer, tennis, racquetball, basketball, softball, and ping pong. Local organizations (such as the Greeks and service clubs) put together teams that challenge each other and often sponsor tournaments. 84 SSSR te Stic ty Greeks add to campus life through their many activities - both social and community-related. They serve to bring the campus closer together. 7 . _ « . ic % RE TRR Re NOR yes 2 ¢ , seneeiemmmre eee ein AE AER DNTIGY norte SIT eT� Ma eae Sigma Kappa Silver Anniversary Celebrated Southeastern’s Sigma Kappa chapter celebrated its 25th anniversary of the Delta Zeta chapter. The Purple and White was installed in Durant in September, 1959. The national sorority was founded in Ean tee eee’ “ANTIQUES BRAD GLASS- cpvon,, 4 1874 at the small Colby College of Waterville, Maine. The group is one of the oldest Greek letter organizations. It was incorporated into the National Panhellenic Conference in 1904. Locally Sig Kaps work for charity and. community good will along with their) sorority function. They also select a. chapter beau, initiate new members and, select “favorites.” Tammye Hixon (opposite page, top left) served as the Sigma Kappa Homecoming Candidate. Members (opposite page, top right) rode on the bright purple and white Homecoming float. Members of Sigma Kappa sorority (opposite page, bottom) are (front) Jaylene Sayers, Rebecca Paddock, Susie Haber, Vicki Jones, Tracy Whited, Peggy Thompson, Aunt Ann, Lucinda Meeks, Lisa Woody, Norma Slack, (back) Sharon Williams, Kathy Jamilton, Peppi Boudreau, Becky Keck, Tawni Boudreau. Officers (this page, above) are Peggy Thompson, Lisa Woody, Tracy Whited, Tammye Hixon, Jaylene Sayers, Susie Haber, Jill Mithell. Pledges are (at left) Aunt Ann, Lucinda Meeks, Jill May, Norma Slack, Tawni Boudreau, Jaylene Sayers, (rear) Kathy Hamilton, Brett Amend, Peppi Beaudreau, Becky Keck, Jannette Miller. Alpha Sigma Tau was founded as a national sorority in 1899, The Rho chapter was installed on the campus of Southeastern in May 1932. The purpose of the sorority is to promote ethical, cultural and social development of its members. Alpha Sigma Tau with 39 chapters is a member of the National Panhellenic Conference. Terry Matlock (right) is Alpha Tau Beau. Marcella Gilbert presented him with his gift. Fach year, the sorority elects a professor of the year. This year Dr. Marsha Gathron (far right) was named. She received a gift from Ms. Gilbert. Lynn Poe, Marcella Gilbert, Jamie Daley and Elizabeth Stewart (below) run the Parent’s Day booth. Opposite page: The fall pledge class elected Robert Freeman (top left) as their beau. Shauna Roberts made the announcement. — PTR NT RT ETN SPT siiceacenee aitisacmelaaeims acdsee ceetce canes aed ue ALES CGE RO EN SEANAD AR ANSS at RT. x i aoe ig Members of the Alpha Sigma Tau Fall Pledge Class (below) are Shawna Roberts, Carla Parks, Robyn Risden, Karen Young, Susan McCorstin, Shelley Lewis, Tamara Anderson and Dawna Praytor. Members of Alpha Sigma Tau (bottom) are (front) Sherri Simmons, Jamie Daley, Elaine Luna, Dawn Castleberry, Marcella Gilbert, Pallen Straight, Priscilla Mingus, (second row) Christine Johnson, Lisa Adamson, Melanie Lankford, Susan Robison, Sandra Mercer, Ann Sipe, Jill Jones, (third row) Christi Wood, Twana Masoner, Stephanie Sexton, Nina Short, Jo Arnot, Jenny Byler, (fourth row) LeeAnna Hamilton, Toni Kilkautis, Tara Osborne, Lynn Poe, Brenda Haggerty, Ann Castleman and Cindy Worsham. ie eee 89 Greek Life Is Great Southeastern’s Greek Life gives the students involved something to do on a long, lonely weekend. The Interfraternity council (left) raised money for a chairty. Others held dances, collected toys for needy children and delivered food baskets to the hungry. Sigma Pi selected Karen Vance (center) as their sweetheart. The White Rose of Sigma Tau Gamma (bottom) is Sherry Simmons. Announcements of sweethearts, hon- ored alumni and faculty member of the year awards barely scratched the surface of the Greek Activities. ene ve Ea aie fe 91 ir igma ing. de theS i Homecom ing ter. Epsilon (bottom) supported the for charity. ie and a pledge (left) r team during the Greek Bowl, which is played to igma ke Kenz i Lisa Woody (center) served as a Tau Kappa raise money Tau Gamma float dur Epsilon Little Sis Phi M Leo P= see = } . | --SaN . CRYSTAL ‘sl sim, sec. serena Sem, smite: geen “em Mi 5: a oe CLA ae RASS Jet aie Us ie ust PAE 2 ES eee 1QU | Phi Sigs Remain Greek Bowl Champs The PhiSigma Epsilon fraternity has once again remained the Greek Bowl champions of Southeastern Oklahoma State | University. This year the Phi Sig’s defeated the Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity by the score of 18-0. Annual traditions of the fraternity include the Crimson Ball and a goat roast and campout each spring. The Phi Sigs have traditionally been known for not only winning the Greek Bowl, but also for making the finals in almost intramural sport. Phi Sigma Epsilon was installed on the campus of Southeastern on February 25, 1967. PhiSigma Epsilon little sisters include (front row - left to right) Pallin Straight Susan McCorstin Teri Cook Angie Bravo Robyn Risden (back row) Susan Robison Tara Osborne Lynn Poe Genia Bledsoe Michelle Buchanan (not pictured) Mindy Brown Jenny Byler Kelly Clark Lisa Davis Jill Jones Jody Kenney Melanie Langford Sandra Mercer Kim Monroe Ann Sipe Debbie Watkins Karen Young 93 aN Bill Wright President Kevin Gerber Secretary Jay Paul Gumm Treasurer Brian Childress Rush Chairman Gary Ramsey Pledge Trainer Marty Engell Chaplain Ted Baumann Sargeant at Arms Rick Heard Joe Harris Todd Brebner John Lawrence ELAR SR MOS, SDL MI ORE: OER i FALL PLEDGES Tom Cunningham Jim Ely Keith Fluellen Scott Habensburg Kevin Holmes Keith Horn Michael Jones Kurt Kennedy Jay McFarlane Steve McKay David Nichols Pat Whitley LITTLE SISTERS Peppi Boudreau Tawni Boudreau Julie Danley Rhonda Edge Lou Ellen Craven Kari Gumm Tammye Hixon Suzette Issacs Becky Keck Laketa Morris Cynde McCormick Darla Presley Jaylene Sayers Chrissy Schroeder Peggy Thompson Lisa Woody Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity was founded on the campus of SOSU in May 1956. Annual events of the group include a Red Carnation Ball, a spring costume dance, various picnics and a dinner honoring graduating seniors and newly-initiated members. The group selects a TKE Dream Girl (Opposite page) who represents them at all functions. This year she is Lisa Woody. TKE members (top) gather for a portrait. TKE Little Sisters (left) pose on the steps of Morrison Hall. 95 ‘MS EE CLR Sigma Pi Fraternity Changes Name, Greek Affiliation, Image During Year Sigma Pi entered its last year of work towards becoming an official member of their national organization. A few years ago, the fraternity was known as Delta Chi Delta. Its colors were maroon and gold. Two years ago the name become Sigma Pi. Members and pledges (large picture) meet weekly to plan social function and _ fund-raising activities. Ed Smith and Cary Jones (above) man the booth at the Parents’ Day festivities. Sigma Tau Gamma : Sig Tau Membership Boast Debator, Journalist. Mu chapter of Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity was iniated on _ the Southeastern campus on January 12, 1929. The Sig Taus were formerly the local unit of Sigma Phi Delta. This group has the distinction of being the first social fraternity on the Durant campus. Each year, the chapter selects their sweetheart known as the White Rose of Sigma Tau Gamma. She represents the group at all social functions. Sherri Simmons was crowned with the title. ad nidibedenaddd te | PPOSITE PAGE: figma Tau Gamma pledged ten new members 5 aring the fall semester. They are (top, front) Juan + ing, Robbie Payne, J ody Roberson, Dodd Duncan, srry Davis, (rear) Steve Walton, Dirk Smith, Mike insey, Pat Pryor and Randy Westbrook. | | | | | | Sigma Tau Gamma’s booth at the Parents’ Day Game (bottom) was manned by John Phillips, Mark Fitzgerald and James Effinger. Sigma Tau Gamma social fraternity also sponsors Frontier Days. The group builds an “old west village” and holds a mini-fair for members, pledges alumni and invited guests. Sig Taus also name campus womenas Little Sisters. The 1985 Little Sisters include (seated, at left) Jamie Daley, Kim Butler, Sherri Simmons - White Rose, Cindy Roberts, Tricia Leal, (center) Janet Elmore, Mitzi Blackburn, Patti Wade Dodd, Shelly Overton, Toni Reynolds, Angie Phillips, (rear) Mark Smith - Little Sister representative, Jo Arnot, Laura McGahey, Dana Sweeney, Tracy Bedwell, Toni Shipman and David Cunningham. Officers (bottom left) are Norm Fernandez, Jr., vice president of education; Ricky Smith, vice president of membership; Chris Allen, executive vice president, and Scott Cathey, president. 99 Various organizations on campus ranging from the band to French Club, give students a chance to receive more than just an education from college. Through these organizations students have the chance to meet people and become active in college life. ea ip ip I | + ie mei |) py ae i. a)” ST AS ee ee ay aay ee SP eS CR Pn Tee a ee Greg Jenkins, President Jay Paul Gumm, Vice Pres. Gary Scott, Secretary Mark Montgomery Terry Matlock Chris Allen | Lisa Bradley Tonya Collins Mary Dane | Cari Gumm Joe Harris Sharon James Mike Murray Shauna Poor Chris Sowell | Antonio Spencer Bill Wright Peggy Thompson Gary Scott Ramsey Gwen Frost Student Senate eR sias Sa ee ee The purpose of the student senate is to en- gender acloser relationship between the student body and faculty members; to promote education in its noblest aspects; to foster ideals; to preserve revere( traditions; and to en courage wholesome schoc spirit comprising loyalty co-operation, and unit among students. Pride 3 eine. ine ne SEY al ue. OED PLS LOE PE v. : SS ee ee eS SS Student Senate Each fall semester, people can be seen hanging signs, meeting new people, shaking hands, and campaigning. This, of course, is the time before student senate elections. Southeastern’s Student Senate consists of a president, vice-president, and 20 members from the student body at large. There is at least one member from the incoming freshman class. The Student Senate also sponsors many activities such as dances and concerts to keep the students at SOSU entertained. 103 : il At 53 ADA See Home Economics Wins Awards The Student Home Economics Club is a preprofessional enrich- ment organization open to any Home Economics major or minor in good standing with the university. It was established at SOSU in 1972. Members are also members of the National Home Economics Organization. Par- ticipants attend local, state, and national meetings. Rebecca Nicholas and Fran Mickle 104 attended the national meeting at Anaheim, California this sum- mer. A variety of fund raising projects are sponsored each year to aid students attending state and national meetings. The Home Economic students who attended the Fall Lead- ership Conference received awards for the most creative name tags and for traveling the farthest distance. Above; First row; Donna Hair - treas.; Fran Mickle - advisor. Second row; Retha Eastwood - vice pres.; Rebecca Nicholas - pres.; Cathy Pow ell - rep. Right center: Mrs. Kathleen Meadows is a sponsor and advisor. Right; Members are: Kathy Spraggins, Andrea Morrison, Nora Parker, Sharon Alford, Kenna Robinson, Jana Edwards, Michell Solomon, Glyniss Watkins, Mary Kimball, Lisa Bacon, Nina Short, Clinta Smith, Merilee Rodgers, Teresa Moore, Gayla Barreras, Lisa Caplinger, Donna Buffkin, Beth Brady, Carol Gray, Cindy Simpson, Rebecca Harper. SRR ETE TEP ya Pe SSRN NTRS nb adres, BAM ent con headed beat . ‘ee fe REE DV ELIOD EYEE: OT SINR 1s No ENA EG res We AMIR oe y _—— Se ee eS EH Wesley Foundation Methodist Churches Sponsor Campus Youth Ministry Wesley Foundation began over 30 years ago inthe home of a Methodist Church couple who cared for the college students. After meeting in private home for many years, the Wesley Foundation had need for a larger facility. The first Methodist Church purchased the current building, a remodeled duplex apartment. It was later renovated to add more space for activities. Wesley foundation has become a “second home” for some students through programs, organized activities and outings as well as its informal atmosphere. The organization is continuing to reach to all students. Although the numbers are large, the individual participation is rising. Fall 1984 was memorable for many. This year Wesley Foundation truly “shined at homecoming.” The queen candidate, Elizabeth Cothran, freshman, of Durant, was second runner-up in the beauty contest. Their float placed third in _ overall competition. ‘lizabeth Cothran rides (above top) in the A freshly-painted sign (above) makes for a ‘inual parade through Durant. good leaning post. i ‘oundation members (center left) gather on the The float (above right) was a good example ‘ont steps of the center. of the group’s planning. 105 Baptist Student Union Southeastern’s Baptist Student Union was organized in 1936 by Dr. E.M. Haggard, who was the first sponsor. The Union holds vespers daily for the spiritual enrichment of its members. The BSU serves as a link between the Baptist students attending school on campus and the Durant churches. Until 1983, the BSU was held in a concrete block building on University Drive across from Boule Fountain. Fall 1983 saw students move into the spacious building on Montgomery Drive near the Savage Towers. The new facility houses a meeting room, a recreation room and a kitchen. It also has windows opening on a peaceful wooded area. Some of the members (top) include (front row) Rebecca Levins, Dave Fox, Eric Michaels, David White, Tim Amos, Andrew Falls, Susie Wallace, (middle row) Charolette Turnley, Anna Kay Vance, Bruce Barnett, Angella Cline, Tammy Anderson, Dana Wilson, Lori Caplinger, (rear) Veryl Shields, Phillip Stevens, Mark Montgomery, Bruce Johnson, Chris Sowell, Jim Austin, Lisa Caplinger. Others (middle) are (kneeling) Terry Wendt, Guy Buzzard, Charlie Calhoun, Tim Amos, B.J. Morrow, (middle row) Craig Anderson, Beth Warsowick, Dan Buck, Joni Bridgeman, Shawna Poor, Terri Whitlock, Karen Hartman, Paula Hallum, Donna Bloomer, (rear) Brad Hawkins, Kris Kriseman, Tim Young, and Kevin White. Also (bottom) are (front) Randy Hawks, Greg Idell, Todd Hillard, David Whitlock, Miles Shockley, Dave Eaton, (Middle) Patti Hughes, Velma Winnett, Mary Rosdahl, Tory Collins, Jill Burgins, Shelley Enloe, Laura Gold, Dewayne Rains, Ellett Smith, (rear) Mark Hughes, Alan Crone, Greg Jenkins, Hank Holdridge, and Kenny Chaffin. 106 Campus Ministry Grows in Number A Helping Hand Circle K Circle K is caring. It’s giving a part of yourself to someone else. It’s being concerned in a manner which benefits yourself and countless others. Through this coed collegiate service club, Circle K members express this caring by assisting the un- derprivileged, handicapped youth and elderly in our community. Becoming a part of Circle K club is an opportunity to commit yourself to enriching the lives of many individuals, and. at the same time, enhancing your own life, because you’ve chosen to care. 107 EUR RAI BANCO NET ie eae 19 Alpha Eta Rho : Aviation Teams Members Take SOSU Honors Alpha Eta whois an international aviation fraternity and is open to all students who are interested in supporting and promoting interest in aviation. The group awards wings to students who qualify with necessary flight experience. rT ‘aa Hh +4 ww The aviation team (top left) ranked fourth in the National Intercollegiate Flight contest at OSU. Members are Ed Hunnicutt, James Lee, Wade Dewey, Eric Dowd, Ken Stege, Randy Klaus, Owen McMahon, Brian Hailey, Peter Groves and Dale Weibe. Pledges include (top right) Leslie Owsley, Ed Dahal, Jim Miller and Richard Saunders. . A practical joke by Alpha Eta Rho members (above) was moving another members belongings onto his front porch. f Members of Alpha Eta Rho (right) are Leslie Owsley, Billy Parham, Ed Dahal, Mannon Roberts, Susan Slaten, Selena Dewey, Dan Boegner, Demmie Perkins, Kyla Garrett, Brad Magen, Richard Saunders, Lance Garrett and Jim Miller. 108 LST SLAG AG ROT AAG A SIAN alg BI SELL A SINEON United Students - Promote Unity In 1978, the United The objective of the Students organization was organization is to promote formed to create a sense of and enhance educational, unity and _ identity among cultural, social, and personal Special Services participants. growth. Above: Loretta Fort of Hugo was the United Students Sweetheart | for 1984-85. | F | tom left: Patricia Craft, Antonio Spencer, Carlia Lynch, Second row: Jackie li le, Julie Scott, Loretta Fort, Vivian Skanes, Mary Dane, Third row: Charlotte (tt, Genetta Frazier, Carolyn Davis, Lynnette George, Willie Berry, Fourth row: id White, Randy Luna, B.A. Bryant, Orlando Walenberg, John Morgan, Fifth iv: Jackie Jones, Sheila Abusaab, Mike Hendly, Choyce Huey, Mike Scott. American Chemical Society The members of the American Chemical Society, Student Affiliate are chemistry and chemical engineering majors and students in the related disciplines. Associate members are those who have an interest in chemistry. The purpose of the organization is to present current speakers and topics in the field. The ACS, AS was formed in 1967 and is affiliated with the National ACS Organization. The meetings are monthly. In the spring there is a banquet and a picnic. PANN AI RAIA DE MA Gh eked Waele ae eas Lees eae '‘HEMISTRY = rT “3S DENSE ARE ROME Pf OIRE IN PI CI e iE RADE: iS ote ta a SOR ARS Te yikes 7 pridte es of EEE TS aeeae ee = ——_ = ’ a A ae ee = Native American Council Is Vital The purpose of the Native American Council is to promote fellowship and goodwill between members and the student body, to preserve Indian heritage through work, study, and meaningful activities, and instill a sense of pride in the members for the overall betterment of Southeastern. Membership is for anyone interested in the aims of the club. Southeastern’s Native American Council plans trips throughout the year to interesting and educational places. : The annual Pow-Wow is a fun and exciting event each year of the group. The club also travels to meet other Indian groups on different campus’s. French Club Different Cultures of France Studied Southeastern’s French Club was organized many years ago to | | promote an interest in the study of France, its language and | cultures. | Although the students learn the language with its “bonjour” and “merci”, they also pick up an appreciation of the varied and blended ways of the European life. A field trip may include a French restaurant in the Metroplex of Dallas, a haute couture fashion show and an art exhibit of French impressionist artists. | Members widen their worlds by incorporating their hobby into their lives. They learn about European table manners, courtesies and the French products such as wine, perfume, clothing and | cooking. In the fall semester, officers (top right) were Rebecca Paddo, president; Richard Eshelman, vice president; Doyle Perkins, secretary, and Robert Olson, advisor. H Members (right) include (front) Rosalie Riker, | Maria Ines Delgado, Rebecca Paddock, (center) | | Richard Eshelman, Doyle Perkins, Devon M. Farr, | (rear) Robert Olson, Don Roat, Morris Gonsales. Accounting Club was organized to jrovide an educational and social outlet ‘or accounting field major and minors. | Meetings are held regularly through | he fall and spring semesters. Activities |) or educational purposes include guest |speakers with informative lectures on Jaew accounting methods and sovernment regulations, field trips to larea firms to view state-of-the-art isquipment and a banquet for members 7 and invited guests. In addition, the group held special breakfast meetings to allow commuting and working students to participate in activities. They also raised funds for awards and scholarships. The club also worked within the accounting department as tutors for students who did not quite understand Accounting club the assignments. members also had study sessions. « iit som CUnpeitte cats ‘Balanced Books’ Is Club Goal es ee gil) om Accounting Club Members and officers of the accounting club are (seated) Jeff Alexander, secretary; Teresa Pucciarelia, president; Otis Beaty, treasurer; (standing) Theresa Patterson, Lori Caplinger, Sam Kholi, Mike Kincheloe, Cindy Cunningham and Kelly Herring. Membership is open to any interested student or faculty member, according to sponsor Tom Vickers. Bangladesh Students Banquet of “Home” Held Home seems so far away when students move to the college campus. For many, the folks live an hour or two away, but for the Bangladesh and other International Students, home is half a world from Durant. To relieve the longing, “Nights” are held to bring home to Durant. Dr. Jim Harmon, | director of the program (right), introduces special guests. A young woman from Bangladesh (below) performs a special dance. Suze Brown (center right) does a belly dance for Arabic Day. Ms. Brown (bottom) uses swords in her performance. Billy Wasteri, Hassan Smadi and Majdi Abuarja (bottom | right) participate in Arabic Day. POLERIE SN ATI EMSAM L Gh SAAR NE ILS RIM 5 EL IRE IGOR AIRE 0 SOMERS ole te gy Ee EHO I RPV”. Geen enna we ee el BY Arabic Students Celebrations Held The third week of April is special for Arabic Students. Each spring a special celebration “Arabic Day” is held in the Student Union Ballroom. Speakers, movies, displays and dancers represent about 22 countries in or near the middle Kast. Dr. Leon Hibbs (left), Dr. Santa Maria, and Dr. Munier Byoud, a representative of the League of Arab Countries, enjoy the banquet. Dr. Byoud, a former SMU instructor, and Mahmmoud Gosh (center left) visit. Durant Mayor Bob Davis (below) welcomes guests, students and participants. Kalem Sisad and Mike Abusaab (bottom left) pause for a moment. Mike Abusaab (bottom right) wishes Margie a Happy Birthday. 115 SWRPA SON MELTS INCL Ae Meh PLT edna Pi Omega Pi) Business Education Leadership Stressed Pi Omega Pi is a national honorary fraternity for business education majors. Students are elected to membership when they have distinguished themselves in the area of business studies and leadership. The purpose of this organization is to create a fellowship among business teachers and to encourage and foster high ethical standards in business and professional life. The group meets twice monthly at the sponsors home. It also sponsors functions to promote fellowship among members and pledges. Sponsors (below left) are Cathryn Wright, Ruby Bowen, Pat Robbins and Lois Crow, business 4 Aish gS Can te Cj SAUER, 1g ORIN SAM RTS IEE ENE education chairman. | Officers (below right) are Donna Hobbs vice president; Lisa Miller, president; Doris Raby) secretary treasurer, and Donna Dow, historian. Members (bottom) are (seated) Lisa Miller, Donne) Hobbs, Doris Raby, (standing) Pat Robbins Cathryn Wright, Deborah Gardner, Gina Jestus| |) Gn Dow, Legina Dodd, Ruby Bowen and Loi Tow. | 2:10 | | istered through Student Services which «nables certain high school students to | varticipate in university curricular and :pecial cultural enrichment activities. ‘students are accepted into the program 1 ge their sophomore and junior ears. They take special courses for the | Upward Bound Program is admin- ext two summers and some possibly «ollege accredited courses after their enior year. The students live on campus and are ally supervised both in class and on :pecial outings. After their senior year, (hey are called “bridge” students and if {hey enroll later in college, after 12 hours ‘f college classwork, they may apply to lave the applicable courses previously laken applied to their transcript. Members of the Summer 1984 Class f ANOS rs Vite eM ‘Area High School Students Learn | include, (front) Charlotte Scott, Charlotte Giles, Chris Tiffie, Christine Brown, Garla White, Patti Perry, Tanya Hall, Nora Helms, Carmen Kelton, Angela Harris, Kim Felder, Sheila Dennis, Melissa Overmyer, (second) Brian Roach, Raymond John, Bryan Burton, Theodis Kincy, Phillip Parish, .Willie Berry, Maria Triplett, Ladonna Herman, Diane Smith, Cathy Mize, Cindy Ensey, (third) Jan Anderson, Larry Plumlee, Rhonda Heflin, Shelley Austin, Dianna Hardesty, Chris Covington, Pam Bowden, Hettie Harris, (fourth) director Leon Scott, Jimmy Noah, Lori Kirchner, Lynnette George, Carolyn Davis, Todd Fields, Greg Nino, Lamont Jones, Stephanie Conner, Gennetta Frazier, Rupert Smith, Valerie Crow, Johnnie Midgley, Joy Culbreath, Upward Bound (fifth) Linda Powers, Clifton Parks, Tim Roach, Jill Nichols, Randy Luna, Ravel Richardson, Kathy Watts, Jerri Shastid, Sue Sam, Darlene Eaton, Brenda Carnes, Greg Hopper, (sixth) Lois Reed, Mike Scott, Donald Butler, Kim McWhirter, Connie Thurman, Marty Mendoza, Toni Ryan, Brad House, Charles Olive, Victor Green, (seventh) Richard Baggs, Sheila Fisher, Cassandra Jeffries, (eighth) Traci Beach, Karen Armor, Deon Taylor, Ginger Medford, (rear) Annette Collins, Brian Nations, Michelle Coffman, Calvin Hobbs, David Teel, Ted Williams, Guy Sneed, Colen Makerney, John Makerney and Wade Wilson. Most plan to return for the Class of Summer 1985 on the Southeastern campus. ing Resident Hous Association ‘she ds ROR: SSE AKERS op eS — eee _—————— eee Resident Housing Association was founded a few years ago to let dorm | dwellers and resident assistants get to | know each other, air gripes, work for y solutions and have social activities. Becky Brese (opposite page, top) was one of the outstanding RAs. She also won some exciting awards. The RAs for the Savage towers (left) are Terry Wendt Guy Buzzard, Marcus Allen, Mark Amos, Mike Morrow, Craig Anderson, Beth Beatty, Jim Tallguy, Harry Russell, Shanna Poor, Terri Whitlock, David Hartman, Paula Hallum, Donna Bloomer, Brad Hawkins, Chris Kreeman, Sam Butler and Brett Darwin. The RAs (top, this page) won several awards. 119 Cadets and newstudents of ROTC play tough at the annual “Howdy” picnic (top left). Six 1984 graduates (below) are commissioned as second lieutenants. Parents and spouses pin on the new rank. Cadet Jim Landsman and his date (lower left) enjoy the military ball. Spring 1983 ROTC-sponsored “Mike Tracks” run. Forty-four participant; (lower right) crossed the finish line. 613 RIS I ET NO | ROTC | two-year army reserve training corps program has been ROTC Cadets learn leadership skills, military tactics, and i: ffered to Southeastern students since 1982. Program participate in physical fitness training throughout the two . participants enroll in ROTC classes (a total of sixteen year program. Upon graduation, ROTC students are ii semester hours) and receive $100 living allowance each commissioned second lieutenants and serve in the active jnonth during the academic year. army, national guard or the army reserve. Annual ROTC activities include a military ball, canoe and rappelling trips and field training exercises. You may see the cadets around campus wearing the army green uniform or completing a two mile run in the vicinity of the Russell Building. Pictured below are, front row, left to right; Cpt. Hubert B. Wooten (instructor) Cdt. 1 Lt. Correa John, Delilah J. Parsons, Cdt. Maj., David F. Richard, Cdt. Lt. Jack Swiney, Cpt. Mary Claire Casey. Back row; Tandy Lee Hix, Josi Rivera, Cpt. 1 Lt. Robert Hixon, Craig Anderson and Major John Dalbom (instructor). 121 KHIB “K-92 Rocks Southeast Oklahoma” KHIB, oftened referred to as “K-92”, was founded in the early 70’s. Since that time it has grown from a 10 watt mono station to one which broadcasts over 300 watts in stereo. KHIB’s listeners have grown from the general campus area to far west as Madill, South to Sherman, and East to Bochito. Not only do they have a broadcast studio with a music collection in the thousands, there are two production studios which permit not only the production of on-the air programming, but there are also training studios. KHIB trained personnel are active D.J.’2s as far away as Denver, Colorado, and Little Rock, Arkansas. Not only do they play music by request, KHIB also features new music which is released, on their weekly program ‘‘What’s New at 923 In addition, they are active in give-away contests, featuring frizbees, ice scrapers, travel mugs, as well as music. As pictured, KHIB was also one of the most active stations in the state during lasts year’s “Radiothon to combat Leukemia”. KHIB isan information arm of the campus. Students are trained for both productive careers and or valuable part-time jobs to help pay for their degree. Sherri Masseure, 1984 officer manager Richard Eschelman, 1984 production director PL A Mey research (oo FER. 25-26 eae Es Pe IT’S A MATTER OF TIME! leuxemiz sasipty nt arwnries, ine Gis Reni Ben Chappell, Don Roat, Buzz Farris at the 1984-85 Awards ris Farris Assembly Another prize winner for a KHIB sponsored contest 123 SOUENT AG ee ATCA ale aA TLIC CRS = 5 = —_ aetna ae aa) RN RSs ash RNIN 1 a ows Rut Ve ah Na us STR Saas Nas Ma MEARNS eS eas Gack a ae SOSU Newspaper Staff ‘“‘News Source of the Campus” Editoral | publication is to print the facts of “news and events” as they happen. We as astaff attempt to inform the students of SOSU about things which are closely related to their interests. We strive to reach a wide variety of organizations and | their activities and attempt to advertise their upcoming | event or publicize the results of their events whichever the case may be. Reporting news is a difficult job especially | without the cooperation of everyone involved. But there seems to be a problem in some cases. Some have the idea that only the “good news” should be reported, but the Hall definition of news is not “the events that occur in which oe | | | we do well”. Therefore all events, regardless of the results, oa | should be printed. It is our job to report these things and it is the readers right to know the news, whether it be bad or good. If school funds appropriated from the state are used to fund these events then the public has a right to be informed of the | outcome and the right to form their own opinion. | | | The sole purpose of “The Southeastern” or any other | il Leslie Herring Pe = Sa eas oo ; vs Top picture on page 124 - Editor Leslie Herring avoids questions from type setter Kristi Talor and Randy Hawks. Bottom of page 124 - Faculty advisor Rudy Manley still can’t figure out what is going on, as Editor Leslie Herring explains one more time. Top picture on this page - Mark Montgomery double checks his story “Off the Wall” to make sure he affends someone. Top right hand picture on this page - Mark Montgomery and Randy Hawks puts the finishing touches on the newspaper. Bottom left hand picture on this page - Sports writer Randy Hawks is caught playing in the dark room by his self. Bottom right hand picture on this page - Fixing the one name that he spelled correct is Mark Montgomery. 125 : 3 y SEGA ah aR REL ea ais ats Learn iad FOC URES Eanes Savage Yearbook Staff The yearbook staff has worked hard this year to bring the students of SOSU both an entertaining and memorable edition of “The Savage” for 1985. This years’ theme, “Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow,” is chosen in celebration of Southeastern’s 75th anniversary. While flipping through the pages, we hope our readers will not only enjoy reflecting back on the memories of yesterday, but will also look forward to many more in the years to come here at SOSU. Elizabeth Copeland, 1985 Savage editor, is responsible for supervision of the yearbook staff to make sure that all deadlines are met. Stormy Sherrer is the layout designer of the staff and responsible for the sports section. Randy Copeland is the co-editor and draws layouts. ec 1 or Sey 7) 36 Qa Qa oe) a Ss eS Bose eee j 2m Pnt Po ; gao a4gq oG swt pel fey ae SO i ape a =i) Sze = n Q mn o = q o Lae ° oe 5) ODeses oo ei 5° 5m eo See ae ea, } 2omsg Neg Polen seo S ae bh | o'5 Se fey fel ash i] | GH fel teh RS debi) = 4 Dn Oo ty Pers j s2SHkSBHO 3 I] ad Om G 4 Nas hoamos sa = Sw See Se pad dnd SS Gti Slat NNN PINS Si ts) ok a ab Nb a ae EN Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival completed its fourth year with a new name. It was formerly known as Oklahoma Summer Theatre Festival. This year the performers acted out Othello, Much Ado About Nothing, Cotton Patch Gospel, Floodgate and Alice in Wonderland. Theatre Festival Completes Fourth Season Mark Nieburn, James Buchanan, Martin McDon- ald and Ken Riesch sing their way into the audience’s heart (top). Thinking their way along (above) are George Addison, Dell McLain, Frank Blocker and Peter Van Dyke. The chorus (center) included Bill O’Brien, Ivan Klausia, Darren Bates, David Lincercum, Frank Blocker, David Yar- brough, David Timmons, Ron Howard, Mark Niepur, Jeff Milburn, Rex Grizg and Dell McLain. Other singers (right) are David Yarbrough, Dell McLain, Rex Grigg, Jeff Milburn and Bill O’Brien. 128 Hey ee a Se St = —_ a 1 —_ RT IE Tt AEE ee ‘Crimes of the Heart’ Takes Top Honors Lawton turned out to bea lucky spot for the Southeastern entry into the preliminary contest of the American College Theatre Festival. Crimes of the Heart was named as an entry tothe national contest in Fort Worth, Tex. Southeastern’s thespians netted the following awards: Greg Hinajosa and Brenda Wells, the Irene Ryan Memorial Awards for Acting; Molly Risso, AMOCO Award for Best Director; Carla Harmon and Kathlene Hardgrove, AMOCO Award for Best Acting; and Sherry Morris, AMOCO Award for Best Costuming. Lead actors in Crimes of the Heart (top) are Steve Bailey and Kathlene Hardgrove. Also starring (above) are Shelly Bullard and Carla Harmon. Other stars (left) are Brenda Wells and Kathlene Hardgrove. 129 Sn WK Te ahs aay : Rodeo Club Grows Southeastern’s Rodeo Club continued its growth. Club members took time to remember Oklahoma’s early heritage when everyone depended on horses for transportation, power and even companionship. They practiced their skills of roping, competition riding and occasionally trick riding and racing. ATRL lik OMAN ied pubes} mo I ee ae The Black Student Union, formerly vhe Afro-American Student Union was organized at SOSU in 1968. Membership § | nthe organization is open to any student }n good standing at SOSU who is ‘ommitted to the promotion of the aims of the Union. This year the Union has about 20-30 SORES TUE CA active members. The fundamental purpose has been to promote a communal bond among all students at SOSU regardless of race, color or religion. This year the club sponsored registration drives among Black students, aiming for increased voter turnout. For the past several years, Black Student Union Voter Registration Drive Highlights School Year . Officers (above) are Theola Collier, treas.; Norma Douglas, pres.; Mary Ann Finley, vice pres.; Patricia Craft, sec., and Jeffrey Bias, rep. Members (right) are (front) Jackie Banks, Carol Clemons, Wynetta Kirk, Mary Ann Finley, Theola Collier, Phyllis Frazier, Norma Douglas, Janetta Frazier, Vicki Douglas, Oeta James, (back) Clifton Hodges, Sidney Harper, John Bailey, Bryan Mattox, Shenita Dowdy, Patricia Craft, Jeffrey Bias and Evangela Dowdy. the Black Student Union has helped students with educational studies and career plans. Mary Ann Finley (top left) was selected as club sweetheart. 131 Greek Councils Govern Social Frats Greek Council forumulates the policies on matters of interfraternity interest and concern. Through discussion, councils contribute to understand and friendship among different fraternities and sorori- ties on campus. The Greek Council governing fra- ternities on campus is called the Interfraternity Council while the group over the sororities is called the Panhellenic Conference. Members of these committees are chosen by their fellow fraternity and sorority members. The Interfraternity Council was formed on the campus of Southeastern in 1931, while the Panhellenic Conference was organized in 1961. Interfraternity Council representatives (top) are (seated) Jay Paul Gumm, B.J. Foster, Schell Hines, Troy Reust, (standing) Sam Odell, Dean Robert Thomas as council advisor, Kevin Mullens and Scott Crain. Other representatives are Eddie Martin and Todd Brebner. Junior Panellenic Conference members (center) represent the sororities’ pledge classes. They include Dawna Praytor of Alpha Sigma Tau, sponsor Dean Katie Frank Slack, Shelley Lewis of Alpha Sigma Tau, Becky Keck of Sigma Kappa, Susan McCorstin of Alpha Sigma Tau and Tawny Boudreau of Sigma Kappa. Panhellenic members (bottom) include Miss Slack, Lisa Woody, Tammye Hixon, Mary Thompson, Dawn Castleberry, Marcella and Priscella Gilbert, Pallin Straight, Jaylene Sayers and Jean Wilson. The council is usually made up of officers of the sororities. GR ESRI T shart Bb ML! wobec de Piyma yy a ao Ne ee LMT a -— —— —— ee Savage Debate Teams Winning Tradition Continues 1984’s Savage Debate Team continued the winning tradition of Southeastern. The freshman debate team of Marsha Gribble and T.J. Speckman placed second in NDT debate at their first tournament. In October 1984 for the first time in SAVAGE debate, the team placed first in both CEDA and NDT. Gribble took second and Speckman had fourth in individual speaking. Troy Reust of Purnell and Doug Kabba of Koxie, Kan., (left) form the senior team. Savage Debators and sponsors (below left) include sponsor Kirk Ashton, Reust, assistant Mark Montgomery, Gribble, Speckman and Kabba. The junior team (below right) is Gribble and Speckman. Trophies won (bottom left) at a Louisiana tournament are shown by Speckman, Gribble, Ashton, Reust and Kaba. Ashton, Gribble and Speckman (bottom right) display their first trophy as a college debate team. 133 CEU Shy, A lM Mare ret We ONIN aL Be OD Fae Hed NT Skee Bid tals bil PANU Tae ner PUT CIENT ERM nila Marching Music Makers. The Marching Savages of Texomaland made music to beat the band, or so the Southeastern fans felt during the football season. Director Mark Parker with his drum major put the greatly improved band through the paces with excellent half-time shows and peppy music during the action. The Savages have also split into a basketball pep band that gives the teams Trumpets Front: Tammy Havenner David Miller Tomy Mitchell Zach Schanz Justin Grotts Ricky Smith : Back: a Gary Scott Chris Wood Darrin Wallace John Woodcock Clifford Spires John Stahl 134 SRP NTT TEI Ee the spirit to keep fighting for the points and victories. Parker has done an excellent job of coordinating the recruitment of high school students. He has been able to pick up the top area musicians from power schools like Kingston, Ardmore, Ada, Durant, Denison and Sherman. Cowboy Todd Walker provides the big “Booms” for the marching band. DM ARRDY pepe FBR AM RELA ANT ERG AN ean aoa aay AV spe Trombones Larry Durant Joe Hornback Troy Mathias Carry Jones Jerry Stuart Percussion Donnie Mercer Rose Tobin David Smith Terry Buckner Chopper George Alan Crone Larry Dotson Denise Hail Steve Stuart Todd Walker (kneeling) Scott Stuart Shelly Miller Kim McGehee Tracy Whited Mark Holloway Tubas Bill Neymen Matt Combs DeWayne Rains Jon Dohrer Darryl Smith 135 SST AANA GRE IG UOT PRINT WOU NIT RS A Little Extra Spice... The Flag Corps and Twirler add “Flare” to the SOSU Marching | Band. LAUDIN « BRASS GLASS Suit Ter You 5s oraeareeeememen nd | a Ve CLAUDINES: , ii Right in stride the Flag Corps above shows off in front of a homecoming crowd. Troy Mathias, Antonio Spencer, and Zach Schanz (right) seem to enjoy the company of Savage twirler Darla Presley. 136 TR OnT BSN GAGA INA Kes PLA Ni SOURS Seer SIN Flag Corps Kneeling: Ruth Scribner, Jill Burgins, Tonya January, Stephany Hillburn, Lucinda Meeks, Norma Slack, Melinda Nelson, Janie Boardner, Pepi Boudreau, Lonzine Washington. Standing: Vicki Richardson, Shelley Enloe, Elette Branton, Karen Chowning, Georgia Anderson, Donna Scrivner, Lori Caplinger, Becky Brese. Darla Presley (left) was the majorette for the Darrel Smith and Julie Morris (above) take time 1984-85 marching season. out for a picture following a_ half-time performance at Laird Field. i } i i 137 Opera Singers Provide Classical Entertainment NAMES: Roy Bean, Tammy Buchanan, Roland Burch, Jean Deisner, Cynthia Ebert, Billy Garrett, Lori Lemmon, Jenelle Thompson. °° x] 7 FTF ¥ YF ‘ 6660064 a ‘ ass 6 4G. Wied ANS Chamber Singers Bottom picture, front row, from left to right. Lynne Jones Jean Deisher Tim Boatmun Billy Garrett Teri Foster Cynthia Ebert Susan Rainbolt Ricky Smith Clayton Bruner (second row) Laura McGahey Tammy Buchanan Mary Rosdahl Stephen Stuart Philip Stephens Roland Burks Lori Lemons Paula Howell Roy Bean Kirk Taylor Steve Lame 139 TR RS Be PRE NENA REIS STS EE Re PHN 8 LAN Arh SAS SA ee Savage Cheerleaders Pepsters Stay In Front of Crowd | To Create Spirit Traditionally, cheerleaders are cute, | sweet young women with lots of talent, | I || energy and school spirit. Southeastern’s | own tribe of pepsters are no exception. The cheerleaders put many hours of hard work and dedication into all their | performances, whether at football or | I basketball games. They made signs to || promote school and athletic spirit on campus. They also have a big hand in arranging attractions at all home ball games. The women threw souvenir balls and trinkets HH to the home crowds and cheered the | Hl Savages to victory or let them know the school cared when things didn’t quite go well. Savage cheerleaders (top) are Traci Bedwell, Susan Robison, Lisa Davis, Kenna Cavendar, Melanie Langford and Katy Buckley. Other pictures are also of the cheerleaders in their traditional poses. a. 1 AED tae! “la! woe Front Row Vicki Stratton Carla Wharton Virginia Mason Adwait Dalal Second Row Norm Fernandez Rosalie Riker Karen Roberson Amir Azam Third Row David McMillan Daniel Boegner Jim Miller Joel Ryder Fourth Row Steve Moody - Advisor Mitzi Blackburn - Treasurer Robin Campbell - Vice President Ron Creasman - President The purposes of the Management and Marketing Club are to foster scientific study and research in the fields of management and marketing; develop sound thinking in met. and mkt. theories and more exact knowledge and definition of management and marketing principles; develop better public understanding and appreciation of management and marketing problems; encourage and uphold sound, honest practices, and to keep management and market- ing work on a highly ethical plane; and promote friendly relations between students, faculty and businessmen. The club membership is open to any student interested in man- agement, marketing or business administration. Southeastern’s Management and Marketing Club is sponsored by Steve Moody and Berry Mat Ellis. Student Pictures = 2 eal nie A My rer Star N26; � KAS 1 F 7 : AAU EE NE Se ee ed samo OD Freshmen Barbara A. Ackerman Kevin-Benson Angie Bravo de Rueda Betty Brown Mary Brown Teresa Dianne Brow. Harvey Brumley Craig Cochran Amy Coffman Shannon Colvin Lacon eoeenset ot Sharla Cowden Alan Crone Shawn Davis Jimmy Eason Bruce Enriquez Jeff Ferguson Annie Gibson Doreen Gomez Paula Hallum Cathy Hamilton | 145 nectn Linn Jae ata gates cui aA Tie Verh ee ae Seba. UMA ALA aU RG ca MA as UG a a Sa aL Mike Hendley Ronald Howard Billy Lawler Mike Ligon Katherine Logue EE DeAnna Marshall Dona Mason | Susan McCorstin John McKeag Dell McLain a ee ee eee Bobby Miller Kim Parker Becky Roberts Wendy Roberts Karen Roberson Kelley Sheppard David Spratt Majorie Wakely Randy Way Kevin White Mary Ann Williams Jeff Wiley 148 PO PRAE Roy Bean Suzanne Clay Lisa Cummings Lisa Davis Larry Dotson Cynthia Ebert Drusilla Ebert Gwen Frost Jana Hampton Randy Hawks boleh wnas ae tu 3 5 ee Ee ae ae Leslie Herrin Toni Kilkaitis Marsha Kirkendoll Sheri L. Massuere Sandra McKinney Jeanne Phipps Dara Pitts | DeWayne Rains Carletta Reinking Troy Reust | Joe Reyna | Cindee Roberts | ie Shari Scott | ie Brande Sherrer | J. Kent Smith | § Kristi Taylor | | Oslands Wahlenberg Jeff Whittington 149 ee ee 7 ji ln Sil i oS Se Juniors Diana Lynne Bailey Davie Jean E. Branson Laura Brawner Terry Buckner Elizabeth Copeland Mary Dane Jill Davis Jacqueline D’Jones Jacqueline Jones Barbara Erwin Karen Frederick James K. Glover Laura Gold Alice K. Gouge Mechille Haddix eetaun Aiba dias AAPA LLL eee ASE POI OOS AR I Aminul Haque Sharif Md Hossain Colleen K. Lamb Marty McBee Elizabeth Moro Rebecca K. Paddock Doyle Perkins Angela Plstcher Ethel Stoneburner Tressa Welborn Terry Wendt David L. White Velma Winnett Mindy Worsham Robert Wyatt James Yerks 151 ERY NS aT RUAN EN Seniors Gabriel Gbenga Adekanbi | Gayla Franks Barreras Teresa Lynn Beam Mitzi Blackburn | | | | Donna Bloomer Joyce Boone Debbie Bray Patsy Brown Randy Copeland | Luis Fernando Caruayal Retha Eastwood Brett Elliott Richard Eshelman | David Fox Vera Fuller NE Hil LAP RASS MOU NA Sh PS Nis 8 BY Ruth Ann Glenn Donna Hair Cathy Haskins Terry Hayes Masood Ali Khan Rick Kirkendoll Brenda Loper Virginia Mason Cyd Metty Kevin Mullens Benedict C. Obiorah Boniface Odoemelam Patsy Sue Owens Johnny Parker Billy Parsons 153 Beverly Puckett Susan Robison Rosalie Riker Ruth Scribner Stormy Sherrer Stephanie Sexton Sherry Steelman Philip Stephens Linnea Stevens Claude Suddreth Martha Thomas Scott Thompson Jalal Uddin Carla Wharton Susan Wylie Tim Young OAL BMES ee POVIELE rw iain ct tihctenaanetasinst tations satin 2 : Eee Oa ee eee Jim Cook 155 fanhalaniatiecehs Susan Anderson M.G. “Rock” Ashcraft Lee H. Ball, Jr. James Barnett Edwin G. Boynton Jack Cazzelle F. Wayne Coston Dorothy “Dottie” Davis Julia Daphne Davis Kay Davis wit ib ot Ie ast a be oe oe. £ G 5 is y, fi Sa cea a Om wives aeek ED ht Sg PD 4 1 ae) | eee ee | 4 | Donald A-Parham | | ) Robert Olafs Jan Dill Marilyn Dresser Jack Dye Barry Ellis Henry Gold Jackye Gold Jim Harmon Janet Harris W.O. Hawkins Elbert Hill 157 Th cb otra tndaeiaibie AR AD Eases GAR DOA RELA aA CAA aE 158 FURR TS TTT Ann Latham C.W. Mangrum Cleo A. Martin Jimmy Martin Merle McElroy-Ashcraft Robert McFadden Betty McGovern James Mitchell Steve Moody Haskellene Morgan Charles Newell Robert E. Oliver Robert Olson Don Parham Kay Parham J.B. Phillips Allen Platter Paula Platter Pat Powers Jack Robinson Dorothy Silver Debbie Simmons Gloria Walters W.L. Watson { Truman Wester James R. Wintle Cathryn Wright 159 . ’ RUA oa) he ihe Rint Medak aa HISTORY SOUTHEASTERN’s History began 75 years ago in a small dusty railroad town, as shown in the first 16 pages. The struggling normal school kept its footing and grew during the depression. The story begins again in the 1940s. . . URANRRIERSGNY 161 —— sissaias Fan dick: sduial Aa Rea Lun RORL asin at aac Aa a a a cat eee Fi ‘S iba by ae 2 AME: SRE Re TRE IG IRN PURO a nists gts 77 Pie ot AAAS ESS i Sik aa eas After the War Life at Southeastern State College began returning to normal with the formal ending of World War II. | Some things were still in short supply. | Gas, although not rationed as heavy, was not readily available. Silk and some synthetic fabrics - along with cotton - were not easily obtained. The market place was slowly coming back to order. Women were returning to the home | from the “man’s” job they held during the | war. The colleges and universities across the country were flooded with soldiers planning to educate themselves on the GI | | Bill. | | The sudden influx of students caused some shortages of books on many | campuses. The war effort had diverted He paper products to defense. Hy) One student from the mid-1940s recalled, “In our English class, there were | | about five times as many freshmen as textbooks. Sometimes we didn’t get to read the assignment because there was not enough time to pass the book our group used.” But Southeastern thrived. Students found housing in private homes all over Durant. Husbands and brothers - even fathers and grandfathers - home from the war got back into campus life. Vt | Social activities returned to the | | | | “Campus of a Thousand Magnolias.” The 1947 Savage was dedicated to peace, as is reprinted here: Southeastern State College in the year 1946-47, has been a peaceful institution, marked by activities and memories such as those recorded in the 1947 Savage. But | | the prevailing atmosphere of peace which has characterized campus events must be | | | | greatly attributed to the loyalty of fight men and women who rose when the occasion demanded to serve as protectors of that peace. 1028 men and women listed on the rolls of Southeastern unselfishly offered their service. Their travels covered the globe. Their records gained glory for their institution. Their hearts were joined in their pursuits by those of their associates, friends gained at Southeastern. Thirty-two men found a_ peace untouched by the most exaled to earthly pleasures. The realization that they have received their just reward still does not fill the void left by their absence. To these, then, the 1028 who gave of their youth, their spirit, their lives, and to the memory of the thirty-two whose eee po, ee Photos: Opposite page: Good friends Ethel Lee Gray, Mary Jo Miller, Bernice Childs and Mrs. Mitchell paused before class in 1946-47 (top). Mr. and Mrs. Beckham (center left) were finally reunited at the end of World War II. Christina Benham (center right) was a student in 1947. Ethel Lee Gray (bottom right) grinned happily on Graduation Day 1947. Christina Benham, Anna Jean Pitts, Mary Evelyn Moore and Mary Dee Lilly (bottom left) had fun as roommates. This page: Anna Jean Pitts (top left) leaves class in the Administration Building. Miss Gray and Miss Childs (above) perch on the wings of a fighter plane parked in front of the home economics building. Miss Moore and Miss Lilly (left) study hard for a final examination before graduation. | | They Gave Their Lives spirits are already enshrined in the glory of their country and their loved ones, this book is humbly and_ respectfully dedicated. Warren G. Collings J.W. Dodson Charles Franklin Charles Locke Moran Morris Richard Moore L.B. Pool W.C. Seago Earl LaVerne Sharp Roy Grant Floyd Grant Leo Shull | Leon Pollard | | Bruce O. Gooding 1} || John R. Steel i Hugh M. Hall Jack T. Parker Evan Dhu Cameron, Jr. | Noble Flynn Denton Collier William E. Grumbles Quenton Montgomery Moody Lusby | | | | | | Jarold Byrom William Lambden | Charles Lucas Wesley Carter | Randall Cotton | || Cherry Pitts | | | James White Clinton Murphree Edward Setliff - Reprinted from The 1947 Savage John Clark, Editor {lly ; seers | ferrcinnpnt ties BENE laJean Pitts - Photos,co' Davis, Kingston, Site ty wa , E hoto, opposite page: Late 40’s field trip (top) to 3 ate capital. Misses Childs and Hicks (bottom left). dllege students (bottom right) at the ayground. his page: Hazel Vincent (top left), home -onomics teacher. Mary Evelyn Moore and Mary ee Lilley (top center) with friend’s baby. taduation Day 1947 (upper right) for Anna Jean itts. Miss Lilly (above). Miss Childs (center) at tral. Lera Hicks (middle right) in front of Ad uilding. Four friends (right) before class. 165 tie e Rai i UES ash 6h Ra wile Nk Muccbi NuRae n pheains Sit StS ak ah Sh Nal i Nal bh Kathleen Meadows (upper left) the 1952 Dietitic became Dr. Meadows, home economics chairma; Valita Buck (upper right) went on to teach hor economics at Kingston School and to be known): “Miss Valita” or “Teacher” to her students. Ve Massey (lower left) became Mrs. Monty Blake| and taught math and English for years at Kingstc) Tommye Rowland Northcutt (lower right) with h son, former state representative Delmas Northcy taught in a one-room school until the late 1960’s | Willis. ‘ack N. Green (top) was Assistant Professor in |) Jusiness Education and Director of Driver’s “|| iducation. || Chis view is of the math and Science building as it (EDITOR’S NOTE: The following information was given by Dr. Arnold Walker.) K The Department of Chemistry had its first course offerings in the 1909 academic year under Mr. Paul E. Laird. Mr. Laird was chairman from 1909-1939. The first course was Introductory Chemistry, with half the total course devoted to laboratory work. The 1909 Southeastern State Normal School catalog listed four courses in chemistry. Four units of chemistry were required of all students in the early years as part of the teacher’s training program of 1968 total units. From 1909-1921 the purpose of Southeastern was the education of teachers for the public schools, of Oklahoma. The two-year graduates were awarded life teaching certificates. In 1921 the institution became a four-year college and was renamed Southeastern State Teachers College. The Bachelor of Science in Education - Chemistry major was authorized at this time. The degree required 24 hours of chemistry. In 1939 the purpose of the college, renamed Southeastern State College, was expanded to include liberal arts degrees. Courses leading to a Bachelor of Science degree were added. According to the registrar’s records, the first B.S. in Education - Chemistry major degrees were granted in 1921 to A.C. Adamson of Milburn and Grady P. Johnson of Durant. The first B.S. in Chemistry was granted on May 31, 1937 to Dr. Jack Van Doren Hough. Dr. Hough is currently an ee Physician and Surgeon in Oklahoma ity. Southeastern has one outstanding family group of chemistry graduates. Four sons of the Earl Engles family of Durant all received Chemistry degrees from Southeastern. They are Dr. Charles Engles, Dr. Earl Franklin Engles, Jr., Dr. Raymond Leslie Engles, and Dr. Robert E. Engles. A fifth brother, Dr. Leroy Engles did only two years of undergraduate work at Southeastern. An outstanding professor was John L. Props, chairman 1938-1959, who developed the early curriculum. 167 Lieu Rea Et See SARE The 1950’s 1950 brought not only the body bop, rock and roll, poodle skirts and bubble gum; it brought quality education from well-educated people from across the country. Photos: 1952: W.H. Underwood (right), associate professor of Economics and government. John T. Krattiger, (far right) counselor of men. Don Parham (below), Pi Kappa beau. Max McClendon (bottom right), 1951-52 Savage Editor. James “Pudge” Bowers (bottom left), football back. rb PRL SY LARA SOE Many of the educators and students of the 1950’s recall their teachers and colleagues fondly. Parents told their children about the ones they had enjoyed. Photos: : 1952 - Dr. James D. Morrison (left) professor of History. “Miss Sally” Leonard (bottom left), associate professor of education. Dr. A.L. Pool (below) director of training school. 169 Ge td he Hoh And so Southeastern grew through the last 75 years. She had her championship football teams from the 1940s (opposite page, top) her beauty queens from the early 1950’s (opposite page, far left), her well-remembered presidents (opposite page, right) and a few snow men from the 1960’s. She has a president (above) who likes to meet the people such as Wayne West, principal of Kingston High School, and student Al Davis, president of the Kingston Youth and Civic Club with pianist Lillian White. Students now say they’ve had 75 great years and look forward to the next 75. 171 PRYOR pg tS Ries . oll SUR eer eis SERRE EE Sat NOTH ciara uahice Aaa ___CLAUDINES: ANTIQUES: REN orate CRYSTAL: ss ie ssossaesasecnpeappucieaymaaiTes sprit ii eee ee mae odes a ata EBERLE BS oo ce neon as men eOLTL | 175 SP EE Ie ‘ aN we) N ay Pee to ee es ESN UE Ot ee Sota AL UAE cei hen uaa Mea ce ES NTR Sete Se RI ORY PUYOL AN ASR RRE IH tats LAIR ALTARS RASA POLY RDS DSA Cosa, 177 PEP NTENOT R IS e ETETT ETECE NT ua a ase ont says 2h Ay? ODA PREOREIIEALY . | Das ahi BLAS it a weed A: Eas ad sy eM tba ote es nc ie aS SAT 178 Fa : ie Bia abe o ew lg at an pe rel th Sig oe 179 ee! Maca i bhi et gl a hel A 3 180 181 ne ee ee a se Sa hintas nen aeen anaTadatS tenses Rk 1S ASE RO i oth java we iy AMS % sit The administration. at Southeastern cares about the student body. Extra time and effort are put into making the educational experience pleasurable. a cs ahh AN Lah NaS SAR Dr. Leon Hibbs The Man Is In Charge And Eager to Serve Often the leader of a group is labeled the “man in charge” by all who work under him. Dr. Leon Hibbs is a true man in charge, so much that nearly everyone on campus refers to him as “The Man.” It needs no further explanation. President Hibbs came in 1969 and since has maintained what he calls an open-door policy with students.For administrative policy making, ad- visement or counseling, the door to his office or even his home is always open. It is good to know that he is concerned about each student as well as his many administrative duties, as one student said. Dr. Hibbs has brought the University through several storms in the past year which would have made a lesser man bow down. These storms have included a furor when he was first named president and order the magnolia trees trimmed back in order to open visibility on campus. One of the roughest times came last year when the State of Oklahoma had a financial crisis. At this university, 102 or more staff and faculty had their jobs terminated and budgets were trimmed of all fat - some were cut even further to keep education going at SOSU. Dr. Hibbs kept his faculty, staff and students aware of the facts and cut down on the “scare factor.” This year, one of the “State New- spapers”, launched an attack on the educational system and seemed to focus on Southeastern. Dr. Hibbs again rose to ESATA ACO adh H MAN NS RLLS DUBE, Li RIB PAYSIP ANS Apa aR AEs Pe AP eel the storm and brought the dispute under | control. | The Savage Yearbook staff and advisor } want to salute “The Man” and dedicate} this book to him. | Deans, Vice Presidents Administrators Have Open Doors Southeastern’s open-door policy to all students extends to || ‘he offices of the administrators - oe and vice presidents ue ‘| he campus. | Any student with a cioblen, suggestion or question ¢ can || :ontact an officer of the college with the assurance Uva hisinput | | will be taken oe Although the deans deal on a daily basis with the students, the vice presidents make it a special point to be available. The open-door policy also extends to the faculty and staff. The communication lines on campus are open and readily available to anyone who wishes to use them. | atie aa SEA Dean of Women Robert lana: | Dean of Men Coben ds. owen Graduate Dean . le CU Dean of Business and Industry Cones Sipck Dean of Liberal Arts - _ Vice President of Instruction Mary C Willey Vice President of Admissions and Records a P arker Vice President of Business Services yh G. Sinith Wice President of University Services te 185 Abbott, Billye Abner, Annie Adams, Benjamin M. Adams, Claude R. Akins, Suzanne Allen, Bill Allen, Maggie Anderson, Jan Andrews, Charles R. Andrews, Doris M. Arnold, Rose Ann Ashcraft, M.G. “Rock” Ashton, Kirk Ashton, Liz A. Ball, Lee Barker, Laura L. Barker, Lewis L. Barnette, James Y. Baskin, Vlasta J. Bass, Linda S. Bauer, Louise Beaird, Geneva Beals, Retha Bhattacharya, Sauri P. Faculty Bigham, Jo Ann Bigham, Sam R. Black, M. Irene Boatner, Winona Bostic, Doyle L. Bostic, Maryl Louise Bowen, Collin W. Bowen, Ruby L. Boynton, Edwin C. Breeden, George Breeden, Linda Britt, Patricia C. Britt, Walter C. Britton, James E. Brown, Susan H. Buchanan, Gerald D. Burnell, Jimmie B. Byrd, Edward L. Caluette, Shirley B. Campbell, Margie R. Carroll, Johnny G. Cartwright, Betty Castleberry, Mary Ann Cathey, Juliet Cazzelle, Jack G. Chappell, Ben A. Chinn, Kenneth L. Clark, Lahoma E. Clark, Sally Jo Coats, Carol E. Cockerell, G.M. Cockerell, Patricia M. Coker,Clydeane Collier, Donald D. Collier, George A. Cooper, Betty Gayle Corbin, Bill W. Corbin, Rebecca K. Cornelison, Joyce Coston, F. Wayne Cotner, Tim C. Craige, Deborah Ann Craige, Mary Ann Crow, Lois T. Culbreath, Joy Cunningham, James DaVault, Angela Gayle Davis, Darrell Davis, Dorothy Davis, Julia Daphne Davis, Kay C. Deel, Dickie L. DeSilva, Janice Dhane, Judy Dickson, John Dilbeck, Beverly Dill, Sue Dill, Reba Dodd, William G. Dresser, Marilyn Dunham, Pat Dunham, Phil Dunning, Sharon Dye, Jack Edwards, Billy L. Eggleton, Gordon Elder, Kenneth Ellis, Richard Barry Engles, Jeanette Ferguson, Don P. Fernandez, Janet Fisher, Sheila Fisher, Virginia Fox, J.B. Gaither, Billy D. Gandy, Douglas L. Garrison, G. David Gathron, Ernest Gathron, Marsha Gecks, John E. Gold, C. Henry Gold, Jackye Goss, Charles W. Griffith, Evelyn Grimes, Bill R. Haddock, Dolphus Hamilton, Austin L. Hammock, Charles R. Harmon, James S. Harmon, Micheal G. Hartwell-Whitehead, Jonell Hawkins, E.F. Hawkins, W.O. Hazell, Don B. Heath, Rim Hedden, Jack E. Hedrick, Debra J. BP i a ee a be ENS PGA REI SNA A CGS Fk A PERT : RET ‘ Faculty Hemphill, Debra J. Henderson, Robert A. Hercher, Gary W. Hibbs, Leon Hibbs, R. Max Hill, Elbert R. Hooten, Roy H. Houston, Dora Hudson, Vicki L. Hughes, Rowena M. Hunnicut, Edward W. Jackson, Chyrel James, Patricia D. Jamison, Blanche N. Jenkins, Fonda Marie Jenkins, Sidney L. Johnson, Bruce A. Johnson, Louis G. Jones, Syble G. Kahrs, Catherine R. Keenan, Douglas Keith, Nick Kilpatrick, Earl B. Krattiger, John T. Kutait, Kemal E. 187 . re . 5 fy ; We HOPS hore nat AM Be SS Ben ERPS N RTP VIN RET OTR RSD Eo pr RETR J Ml A BS el aE I a Lar ub Stud. pee Bue ei cd ‘ . HALES ISPs “ 4 Kutait, Lisa G. Lambert, Becky Landua, Dwight Latham, James H. Latham, Martha Ann Laycock, Dorothy S. Lester, James E. Letts, Billie Letts, Dennis Levins, Sandra Sue Littlejohn, Joseph E. Lounsbury, Daniel Charles Lowry, Herbert Lucas, Gerry L. Lynn, Joyce Lyons, John E. Mabry, Carolyn S. Mabry, Joseph G. Mangrum, C.W. Manley, Rudy H. Manners, Bill Mansur, Paul M. Martin, Cleo Martin, Jimmy H. Martin, Pierce J. Massey, Marian Massey, Odes R. May, Dennis McClendon, Max J. McCoy, Carl McCoy-Fox, Edwardine McElroy-Ashcraft, Merle McGovern, Betty L. McGovern, Troyce McKinney, Odessa N. McNeely, Bonnie Micheals McRorey, Tom J. McWee, Wayne E. Meadows, Kathleen Methany, Mike Mickle, Fran J. Milligan, James C. Minks, Lawrence Mitchell, James W. Mize, David G. Moody, Steven W. Morales, Jorge Morales, Marcia E. Morris, Curtis Micheal Morris, Katy Morton, Bill J. Morton, Mellodean Murphy, Elizabeth Newell, Geneva F. Newsome, Ron J. Nolan, Larry R. Norris, David L. Norris, Pat O’Steen, Jimmie D. Olson, Robert Parham, Donald A. Parham, Kay B. Parker, David C. Parker, Mark Edward Pedraza, Pablo F. Perkins, Sherry L. Peters, Kenneth V. Phillips, J.B. Piller, Raymond Platter, Allen A. Platter, Paula P. Polk, Pamela Polson, William Jerry Powers, G. Pat Powers, Linda Lee Prough, Dorothy Rackley, Barbara G. Radasinovich, Rade Ray, Barbara Ray, Bobby Reevs, Patricia Refulio, Carlos Reisman, Lon Risso, Milly Robbins, Gene Robbins, Patricia Robinson, Jack L. Rodgers, Jean Rodgers, Sherry W. Rutherford, Jennifer Rutherford, John Rutherford, Richard M. Schneder, Harry John Schulze, Gordon B. Scott, Leon Scott, Michael L. Sills, Eloise M. Silver, Dorothy S. Skinner, Gladys Slack, Katie Frank Smith, John T. Smith, M.G. Stafford, Bink Starks, Howard Steele, Linda R. Stege, Kenneth Sterling, Shauna Stroup, Fred Jr. Stubblefield, Patricia Sturch, Ernest Stuteville, Claude Sullivan, Cecil Takeshorse, Gwen H. Taylor, Connie Taylor, Ernie Taylor Patrevia Taylor, John Thomas, Robert D. Tuyen, Nguyen D. Varner, Ann L. Faculty Varner, Gary J. Vickers, Thomas E. Walker, Arnold Walker, Dovie Walters, Elizabeth E. Washburn, Ella Washburn, Kenneth R. Watson, Leroy Watson, Wanda Weaver, James M. Webb, Troy A. Weger, Patricia M. Wescott, Roberta P. Wester, Truman White, Al F. White, Alvin Whitmire, Grace Wiley, Joe Wiley, Paul Wilkinson, Richard Williams, John Willis, Peggy Wilson, Evelvyn Wintle, James 189 fAG the bes de AER EOS Faculty Womack, Sid T. Work, Hiahwahnah Wright, Cathryn A. | Wright, John R. Zumwalt, Glenda j i j ie Student Aid, Switchboard Financial Aid and Telephone Calls Flow Smoothly | Sherry Rodgers (top) is director of Student Switchboard operators (above) keep phone calls (lower right) keep the paper work going in the best ‘inancial Aid. Susan Cook (center left) and Shell flowing smoothly and efficiently. way possible. | Aker (center right) help with the paper work. Rose Ann Arnold (above right) and Grace Whitmire 191 | Vocational Rehabilitation aids students who have disabilities in going to school. They | | provide scholarships, books and special aids to i | those who need them. | Audio Visual houses the University’s equipment, suchas film projectors, screens and movies. | Faculty and staff members include (top) Claudette | | Townsend, John Patty, (center) Gladys Hill, Leston Jacks, | (below) Kay Davis, Ellen Mitchell and David White. | Vo-Rehab., Audio Visual Students Aided By Various | Office Staffs i 1 mS SUITE Se EG SI Es TS TASTE VET Post Office and Print Shop Communication is the Key word Pictures from left to right (top to bottom) - Steve Easterwood, Lisa Bagherpour, Carolyn Dairs, Mark Labeth, E.F. Hawkins, Bill Manners. The post office is the place everyone goes to with high hopes of receiving that certain letter from that special person. Some wait patiently every day anticipating the arrival of that letter that will just “make their day”. Then, the big day finally arrives. They carefully turn the combination three times to the left, right to 24, and back twice to 17. Being so excited about the arrival of the letter, the student reaches in the mailbox with a smile on his face and pulls out the envelope. “Oh no! I didn’t know that it was that time again,” the student exclaims. The special létter turned out only to be one from the telephone company. Ale Delta UA on eS a te SSE AR OE Sea an ie Registar and Bursars Office School financial matters are handed through the Bursar. A large staff is necessary for the business of student checks for financial aid, work and loans, enrollment fees, overdue library fines, and all the financial business concerning the school. Students mob the office when checks come in and enrollment periods roll around, making the Busar’s office a hectic place. Student enrollments are processed and sent to the Registrar to be made a part of the permanent records. The Registrar takes the responsibility of recording and distributing grades to the student. The placement office helps graduating students look for jobs. The women put prospective employers with job-seeking students for interviews. Pictures from top left to bottom right include: Virginia Fisher - in charge of the placement office, Mary Castleberry - in charge of the registars office, Suzzane Akins, Traci Toney, Wanda Watson, Mellodean Morton - in charge of Bursars office, Jo Bigham, Fonda Jenkins, Linda Bass, Barbara Ray, and Reba Diel. so ert SN TT eT PAID SAPNA Ree ABET Sop Zs aA UES ea = Library and Bookstore “Serve Student Needs” The Southeastern Library has moe than 125,000 carefully selected books, several thousand volumes of periodicals, and a large selection of current magazines and newspapers. Microprint and microfilm readers, typewriters, a reproduction copier, computers, and other library machines are also available. From the start, the college bookstore has been solving many student worries. It is a familiar place to pick up nylons for formals, soap, last minute birthday cards, NO-DOZ, and yes, even Christmas gifts.As the semesters pass, students rely on the bookstore for sweatsuits, hats, pens, art supplies, fraternity and sorority sportswear, and even an occasional textbook. Top left (left to right): Zoltan Tomory, Dottie Davis, Billye Abbott, Kay Parham, Ann Latham, and Owen Grimes. 195 Special Services The primary function of the Special Services program is to provide student assistance. The programs have provided help to about 10,000 students since 1966. Funding is provided by the United States Leon Scott, Spec. Ser. Linda Powers Shauna Sterling Sheila Fisher Abusaab Mike Scott Joy Culbreath, Upward Bound Jan Anderson John Williams, director Counseling Center Jimmie Burnell 196 People Helping People Office of Education to the University. The Upward Bound Program is directed at high schools. It is academic enrichment and college preparatory courses. Talent Search is geared toward college placement. The Special Services program is geared toward aiding college students in the areas of retention. They offer tutoring for lower level courses. Counseling, advi- sement and_ special classes are provided. The Coffee Shop seldom failed to please its customers. It often served as study hall, second home and cafeteria to students between classes and during afternoon. The coffee shop was also great for faculty members who wanted to get to know their students. Coffee Shop Pleases Conversion Chart Poinda K £¢ Ys : u il BOR SOR EC ROR OR Se Heder arwiniala Wha ten NE reptrperistitl ey sO PU tia PO OOOO! or Pg A bong ey Ee EPO os Betty Owens - Coffee Shop Staff Melissa Bruce - FRESH ion Chart Ate Bree, Continuing Education Experienced Americans Program Non-Credit Courses Added to School The Department of Continuing Education is responsible for non-credit courses designed to serve the non-traditional student - individuals seeking new learning experiences, whether for professional development or for personal enrichment. Short courses, workshops, camps and seminars are presented in non-traditional formats for students of all ages. The department also administers the Experienced Americans Program, offering credit courses without charge to citizens 55 years of age and older. EAP students (top) spend time in class. On the other end of the age scale, youngsters (below) take early karate or tae kwon do courses. Student workers in Continuing Education (right) are Suzette Isaacs, Elizabeth Cothran and Mark Sontag. JoAnn Lambert (bottom left) is the director. Annie Abner (bottom center) is the coordinator. Laura Barker (bottom right) is director of Experienced Americans Program. Veteran’s Office Former Servicemen Aided Students who served in the United States Armed Forces receive assistance for their schooling from the Veteran’s Office. It is headed by LaHoma Clark, | (above, seated) director, and her staff. 199 4 eink tet Ad eS Piste went eG Good All The End Has ) ings Th Come PSRs (oie i Se eae ida a ase Sir Harold Wilson 201 - sai i aS shRNA Sis aa RR — | a oy uk iis Des f = 3 a4 5 actual name ge A Last Look Where to stop... By Elizabeth Copeland Editor, 1985 Savage It is hard to find a beginning, and about as hard to find a stopping point. The last day we all worked, I kept finding something else that should be a part, someone who should be apart, and. . . well, you get the idea. The purpose of a yearbook is to summarize and report the facts and events that have occured during the year. This year the theme of the 1985 Savage Yearbook is Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. The reason is that 1985 was the 75 Anniversary of the founding of Southeastern Oklahoma State University. We hope as you look through the yearbook, you will enjoy reading how and why each organization, Greek and building were given their names. Lots of time and research was needed to bring you this yearbook, but we really did enjoy every minute of it and hope you will too. Unfortunately, the hardest part of putting out this edition of the Savage is the last part. The part before I turn out the lights and lock the door on my way home. That is thanking the people who did all the work. First of all, our representatives from Henington Publishing Company of Wolfe City, Texas. Tom Wensel, Bruce Slayter and Dorothy London were terrific. A special thanks to David Norris, Harold Harmon, The Southeastern Staff, Randy Hawks, Arnold Walker, Anna Jean Davis, Jim Harmon, C.W. Mangrum, Ben Chappell and Rudy Manley. Dr. Norris, Dr. Walker, Mr. Harmon, Dr. Harmon and Mrs. Davis provided many of the photographs and this history for this book. The rest gave a lot of support in the best way they could. How do you thank people who have given up much of the free time - way beyond what the college job pays for - to put together this book. We shared a lot of joy, agony, tears, soda, pizza, cookies and hamburgers finishing this book. There is no way to say how much this comradeship means. All I can say is “Thank You” to Susan McCorstin, Randy Copeland, Gwen Frost, Brandy Sherrer, Harvey Brumley, | Stormy Sherrer, Randy Hawks, and most of all, my advisor and | friend Julia Daphne Davis. Bai ENING, . S { 1 z| | , ‘ eS ——$_—___— — - oo = SAT ON BR as Pa ey Wasa ane ) ya wd ress roar ee