University of Louisiana Monroe - Chacahoula Yearbook (Monroe, LA)

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4 3 You can see it! A strong foundation and loyal support | from students, alumni and the community has enabled Northeast Louisiana University to quickly sprout from a small junior college to a fully developed and well-equipped institu- ig tion of learning. It has been only 54 years since NLU first | opened its doors to 416 students as the Oua- A chita Parish Junior College. In 1931 the only § building in use was what is now T.O. Brown | Hall, and there were only eleven instructors and a president on the staff. A senior college was approved by the leg- E islature in 1950, and Ouachita Parish Junior College became Northeast Louisiana State College. Since that time, Northeast’s history has Bf | been marked by rapid growth in enrollment, f curricula, buildings and reputation. By 1970, Northeast Louisiana University was established as the new name of one of the | fastest growing colleges in the state. Today, only fifteen years later, NLU offers § doctoral, master’s and specialist degrees and has increased its acreage from 38.1 to more than 215 acres. Enrollment now exceeds 11,500, a noticeable increase compared to LOST You can see that the Indians have risen in reputation at a very fast pace. Even in the past few years, construction on campus has in- creased, as seen in the renovation of the the- atre complex and the construction of a base- ball complex and the nursing and chemistry | buildings. © Youcansee the pride that Chief Brave Spirit shares with the fans as Eric Hans on he takes a break from his antics to sing the ‘Star-Spangled Banner.”

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You can see it! Growth can also be seen within the campus organizations and athletic programs. In re- cent years, most fields of study have estab- lished a club for their special interests. Several sports programs have been added to the already powerful groups that are at- tracting attention, especially from the oppo- nents. The Indians now recruit some of the best athletes in the nation; they have been regionally televised and have achieved na- tional recognition. Campus entertainment presentations have not only been entertaining for the students, but have also encouraged community involve- ment. Concerts presented this year included the GoGo’s, Kool and the Gang, John Waite, and Scandal. + Mental preparation is often as impor- A picturesque scene can be easily tant as practice for John Keane, drum found as the sun sets on the Alumni major. ; Center, one of the more scenic areas on campus. Eric Hanson Richard L upo