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

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VEVER TOO BUSY to spend a moment with a tion Building is by his own admission, ‘nev: tudent or faculty member, Dr. Leon Hibbs er closed to anyone, from student to akes a moment for a photography stu. faculty member, parent to booster, patron Jent to get his picture for a class to complainer.”’ yssignment. Hi bbs’ office in the Administra-

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Dr. Leon Hibbs, a man of many talents and dreams, began his twentieth year last spring with a plan to keep the university finan- clally, physically, mentally and emotionally sound—a task few would dream and fewer still would try. Because of his dedication to bringing the best education and school experience to Southeast: ern Oklahoma State University stu- dents, the Savage 1987 staff felt it was time to honor “the man in charge.” Editor Harvey Brumley said, ‘“‘He belleves in each of us. We definitely believe in him and his leadership.” TWENTY YEARS AGO freshman president Leon Hibbs got the ‘‘greenhorn treat. ment’’—a face full of green paint and the traditional blue and gold freshman bean. le—from Earl Kilpatrick and members of the student body. CHRISTMAS WISHES from the past remain a special part of Leon and Maxine Hibbs’ campus family. 16—Opening

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18—Activities Are We Having Fun Yet? Solid weeks of studying came to the minds of most freshmen entering South: eastern for the first time in the fall. Upon arrival, the young people found the campus to be full of fun and activities. Highlighting the year was the crowning of a new Miss Southeastern. The winner represented the Durant uni- versity in the statewide Miss Oklahoma pageant during the summer. Oklahoma Shakespear: ean Festival and Children’s Theatre brought the dra: matic performing arts to campus and the surround: ing area. Study periods were re- lieved by Springfest, a celebration of the new season. Shortly afterwards thousands of high school students invaded the campus for the annual curriculum contest. Gifted and talented stu- dents from elementary, middie and high school age groups joined the campus community for ac- celerated workshops dur- ing the summer. Current students and alumni got a chance to meet during homecoming activities. The traditional parade theme of ‘Travel Extravaganza” told the sto- ry of what a beautiful world there is. Former student breakfasts brought teachers and their charges together to talk over all the “good old days.” Dr. David Norris added more excitement to the homecoming with the publé cation of his book about the Southeastern history. People who experienced the chapters called his work ‘‘a true picture of what life was like during the beginning.” “We really had some fun this year,” said Joe Reyna about the activities. Are we having fun yet? It was a sure thing that most Southeastern students found some activity that made life full of fun and excitement.