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

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| 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

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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-

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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