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

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I NACOGDOCHES Bob Leonard Table of Contents Student Life ... 20 Organizations 74 Greeks 166 Sports 212 Academics 282 Honors 340 Classes 358 Melissa Lane-Editor Sherri Powdrill-Associate Editor Lisa Reeves-Copy Editor Laurie Robinson-Academics Editor Cecilia Rodriguez-Greek Editor Robin Wooldridge-Sports Editor Pam McLane-Organizations Editor Laura LarsenClasses Editor Kerrie Wyrick-Staff Karen Ouzts-Staff Danny Fields-Staff Photographers Ron Hardy Kevin Geil Bob Leonard Jim Stotts Mitch Aiken

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Nacogdoches was proclaimed as one of the 10 best places to live in the United States by the U.S. News and World Report in their July 12, 1982 issue. Correspondents interviewed people across America, in an effort to determine if any outstanding towns remained in the United States. Nacogdoches came out a winner, exhibiting many characteristics that made it an attractive place to live. Probably the greatest factor in the success of Nacogdoches was Stephen F. Austin State University. The school is what makes the town Pam McLane dynamic, Alan Hubbard, local resident said. The school brought a continuous flow of money into the community. The large student population of Nacogdoches helped the town to thrive. Mike Adams, owner of a local Exxon station, said that students supplied 35 percent of his business. In the summer, not only was he affected by a smaller population at SFA, but even his supplier in Beaumont experienced a business drop. Summer months obviously brought about a decline in the economy of Nacogdoches. McDonald ' s and 7-Eleven both felt the crunch of fewer students, causing them to cut back on employees ' hours. If SFA was to go, one-half of these places (local merchants) would close for lack of business, Adams said. Most people in Nacogdoches looked forward to the regular school semester at SFA. Business picks up considerably when school starts, said Novella Rowen of Lumberjack Liquor. Stephen F. Austin definitely played an integral part in the rapid growth of Nacogdoches. — Melissa Lane