University of Arkansas Pine Bluff - Golden Lion Yearbook (Pine Bluff, AR)

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A Personal Interview Captain Artis Lofton, Assistant Professor of Military Science, is a native of Heth, Arkansas. He graduated from UAPB in 1974, and received a master of Arts degree in Public Administration from Webster University in 1982. While attending Webster University he attained the highest possible grade average which testifies to the hard work and dedication he earned the distinction of being designated as the top distinguish graduate. He was commissioned through the Army ROTC Program at UAPB and entered active duty in May 1974, as a Second Lieutenant in the Infantry. As a cadet, Cpt. Lofton distinguished himself by being selected as the top ROTC Cadet and the Brigade Commander. He has served in a variety of commands and assignments in the United States Army. He attended the Infantry Officers Basic and Advanced Course, and Airborne School at Ft. Benning, Georgia. He served as a Basic Training Officer, Infantry Rifle and Antitank Platoon Leader, Executive Officer, and Head Coach of the Post Men Basketball Team at Fort Ord, California. At Fort Bragg, North Carolina he was a member of the world famous 82nd Airborne Division. At Fort Bragg, Cpt. Lofton completed Airborne Jump Master School. Company Commander of Company C, 2nd Battalion fAirbornei 508th Infantry, his company selected to conduct the First Italian-US Army Airborne Exchange Program. Cpt. Lofton moved his entire unit to Italy with a mission to foster a good working relationship among the armies. His military decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Recommendation Medal, Expert Infantryman Badge, Senior Parachutist Badge and the Italian Airborne Badge. 'K 5 ...... .lt ,g,..,....?..,,. my Kenneth R. Kemp is a senior majoring in biology with a 4.00 cumulative grade point average. He is a native of Tucker, Arkansas. His interests include music, reading, acting and writing. His extracurricular activities include: Pershing Rifles Society and Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity. When Kenneth was asked: What encour- aged him in his studies?, he replied, I have always believed that education is an opportunity rather than an obligation. I do not have the time or money to waste on squandering this opportunity. Kenneth even admits that he overworks himself sometimes. We inquired him on what sacrifices he had to make in order to obtain a 4.00, his reply to that was self discipline, hard work, and dedication. Kenneth states three goals he hopes to accomplished in life: I want to obtain an M.D. degree, establish personal security and have a good wife and children. Kenneth Kemp is our newly elected Student Government Association President.