University of Oklahoma - Sooner Yearbook (Norman, OK)

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Fosters Good Sportsmanship in Il Phases of Collegiate Athletics Meetings of the club are held once a month, with the dates set by the clubis executive committee. The L'O,' club lounge, located in Owen stadium, is the headquarters of club activity. Besides being the site of meetings, the lounge is open to returning Sooner club alumni before and after home football games. Coifee and sandwiches are available at the snack bar. Four classes of membership compose the club: active, inactive, alumni and honorary. Active members are those men enrolled in the University of Oklahoma who participate in all functions of the club. Inactive and alumni members do not have the power to vote and hold office, but may attend meetings. Honorary members are people who have rendered exceptional service to athletes and the development of the OU athletic program. New members are formally accepted each semester on a date set by the executive committee and the board of directors. On the social side, Ou club activities include the annual ban- quet, Christmas party, and picnic. Other informal events complete the members' social calendar. The club usually presents a special Dad's Day program for alums of the club and visiting fathers. '91-fi l First row: Richard Delgado, Leonard Shelton, Dennis Cross, Third row: lack Marsh Raymond lewis Bill Ashcraft Icre Iohn Phillips, Stanley Abel, Iay Field. Second row: Ron Plath, Durham, Denny Prite Ross Coyle Dan l-ruin Roger Potts john Coley, Larry Lermo, lim Davis, Ierry Payne, Billy I. Moore. Jackie Sandeler. Lau renee C rcgorx Cordon Roesler lim Denton

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VARSITY CLUB The Varsity On club unites collegiate athletes at the University of Oklahoma. Any man who has earned a letter in a recognized intercollegiate sport at OU and has met the requirements and approval of the Athletic council is eligible for membership in the club. The club fosters a spirit of loyalty in the hearts of those who up- hold the athletic prestige of the Red and White, and promotes in every constructive way the athletic interests of the University of Oklahoma among its students, faculty, alumni and friends. Mem- bers advance a special spirit of regard for the KO . One of the principal aims of the club is to develop sportsmanship both by example and precept. The organization encourages schol- arship, bolsters social activities, takes an active interest in campus activities and accommodates visiting sports teams. Varsity O club officers this year include Iim Denton, presidentg Gordon Roesler, vice president, Dale Sherrod, social secretary, and Port Robertson, faculty advisor. Through mutual understanding of objectives, the club maintains a more complete relationship with members of the Sooner coaching staff. The club also promotes relations with high school athletes and assists in orientating freshman athletes at OU. Fzrst row Dale Sherrod Carlyn Cruzan Ovsen Hewett, Gail Lloyd. Third row: Clarke Brunton, Bill Graves, Bob Connor, Hodgson Bob Ringo Gary K Parr Second rou Dick Car- Prentice Gautt, Hi Gernert, Sid Terry, johnny Pellow, Dick penter Mickey jackson Dee Gixens Clenn Chovtms George Gwinn, Ioe Harris, Bob Stoermer.

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First row: Carol Conley, Iohn Phillips, Clyde DeHart, Ioe Lu- Ioe Noyes, Pat Leathers. ton, Ken Northcutt, Pete Howard, Donna Shirley. Third row: Gary P. Iacobs, Lewis R. Woolery, Fred W. Kelly, Second row: Ches Culp, lim Dunn, Roger Phares, Iohn Waller, Iohn B. Miles. AIR KNOCKERS Club Keeps University Student-Pilots Proficient in Their Aviation Techniques The Air Knockers club was founded at OU in l946. The principal aims of the organization is to keep pilots who have graduated from the university Hying courses proficient in their flying abilities and to promote avia- tion at OU. Toe M. Luton served as president for the l958-59 term. Other officers included: Iohn Phillips, vice pres- ALPHA DELTA SIGMA Relates Advertising The principal aims of Alpha Delta Sigma are to bridge the gap between the school book theory and actual business practices. To become a member of the club you must have a live interest in advertising and have attained a C grade average. Alpha Delta Sigma members hear speakers from all phases of advertising and undertake projects which First row: Larry Beckerman, Iohn M. Deen, Byron R. Hays, Professor Leslie H. Rice, Fred Singleton, Irv Kauffman. identg Clyde DeHart, secretary, Ken Northcutt, treas- urer, and Frank W. Howard, faculty sponsor. Club meetings are held every other Thursday night at 7:30 at Westheimer field. Members look forward to the annual awards banquet after the National Air Meet. Classroom Theory to the Actual Business Practices deal with that field. Meetings are held every other Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Union dining room. Officers of the group include: Fred Singleton, presi- dentg Irv Kauffman, vice president, Iohn Deen, secre- taryg Robert Orner, treasurer, and faculty sponsor, I. M. Poyner. Second row: Hardy Doyle, Don Harris, Bruce Anthony, I. M. Poynor, Steve Owen, Larry Lyon, Bill Phillips, Bill Frensley, Vance Peak.