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

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College days were special. It was a time to explore life and new ideas. It was a time to take classes that led to career decisions. A favorite story among the faculty was the one about a freshman who came eager to be a nuclear physicist. The student took the hours required in the degree program as well as the general education classes in art, history, English and math. After the semester ended, the student chose to major in English education and became a top student in tha field. College days were a time to look at new ideas. Man] people tend to do things a particular way “just becausi that it is the way it is done.” Southeastern’s fine facult] taught that there was always a new and usually bette way if “you just work hard enough.” This time was also the time when students learned t make independent decisions based upon their owi knowledge and experience. “THIS IS THE best looking guy Eve met in weeks, 99 says Patt Witherspoon. Actually, she is posing with a plaster model at Seai in the Midway Mall while photography classmate Jane Lopt snaps the photo. 8 - Pride

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CANDY AND other goodies from the snack rack at the college grocery supplement the cafeteria diet for Joe Trotta. Most of the college students and faculty head to the store for a late nigh t Snack or sandwich. The Savage Pride Is Special Southeastern’s choice of the noble Indian chief as a At Southeastern, the pride showed everytime two mascot was significant. Durant was located in the Savages met. It showed everytime alumni gathered. It Indian Territory. The land the school occupies was showed every day. once owned by an Indian family. Many of the students were of Indian descent, which they display great pride. Although the chief was called a Savage, the term was used to mean a rugged individual with a fierce pride and undying loyalty, qualities that prized above all. Pride - 7

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 This was a time when many students got their first job without their parents’ assistance. It was the first time for many that they decided where to buy insurance, get their hair cut, purchase groceries or finance loans. This was also a time when most students moved away from home. Responsibilities of housekeeping and budgeting added to the pressure of being a Southeastern student. But many faculty and staff members were there to help make the transition easier. College Life Is Time Of Growth PROUD OF her heritage from India, Nila Patel models a ceremonial sari during the International Bazaar this spring. Children are fascinated by the bright colors. Pride - 9 BEN A. Chappell, a speech professor and director of KHIB 92, takes a minute between classes to catch up on his mail.