Stephen F Austin State University - Stone Fort Yearbook (Nacogdoches, TX)

Page 32 text:

biology club The main objective of the Biology Club is to encourage interest in bio- logical sciences, to extend student interest in this field of work, and to provide both professional and recreational interest in biology. The organization is efficiently led by the competent president, Wentworth Ea- ton, under the supervision of Dr. Miller. s. f. a. science club The Collegiate Division of Texas Academy of Science here at S.F.A. is the S.F.A. Science Club. It forms a liaison among all the science clubs on the campus. The club is headed by Roy Creech, President, and Dr. Hugh Smith, sponsor.

Page 31 text:

sylvans club The Sylvans Club, organized in •he fall of 1946, has as its main objective, the forwarding of fores- try education among forest interests throughout the surrounding area. An outstanding event of the year is the annual Forest Field Day, spon- sored by the Sylvans. The president of the club this year was Scotty Barnes and the sponsor was Dr. Samson. future farmers of america The Future Farmers of America is a professional club set up to aid prospective vocational agriculture teachers. Leading the organization for this year was Don Smith, and sponsor of the group was Mr. Green.

Page 33 text:

physics club The Physics Club is a professional club whose purpose is to create in- terest among potential physics ma- jors and others interested in physical science. Monthly programs are given concerning various science subjects. President of the club for this year was Gene Hillen. Dr. Kruse is the faculty sponsor. sigma phi alpha Sigma Phi Alpha, the Greek equiv- alent of S.F.A., is the name of the local chapter of the American Chem- ical Society. The club, under the lea- dership of president, Fritz Sheley, and the sponsorship of Dr. Abbott and Mr. Griffin, is for the primary purpose of promoting professional growth and development of its members in the field of chemistry. Other purposes of the organization are to acquaint students with ad- vantages of membership in the so- ciety and to promote social activi- ties among students. Of special in- terest to the students are the many enjoyable chicken barbecues held during the year.