Western Kentucky University - Talisman Yearbook (Bowling Green, KY)

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Right-Western has traditionally been noted for its fine football teams, and the 1953 team was no exception. Led by such stand-outs as Max Stevens, Williard Price, Gene McFadden, and jim Feix, the team finished with an 8-1 record. Western won the Refrigerator Bowl and finished the season ranked in the small college top ten. Below right-With the United States bordering on the brink of the Korean conflict, Western students, many of whom were women, rushed to join ROTC to show their patriotism. As a result two of the most efficient ROTC units in the country were active at Western. Below-Candid photographs in the earlier Talismans appeared to be posed shots. Represen- ting the silly aspects of dorm life, this candid was spotted in the 1953 Talisman. In a time of sweaters, white socks, saddle shoes, and short hair, pipe smoking was very popular. 'I ,A is ,-J .f r 1. 'S' l 4? U Little ofthe old TX . a-' 'tt-Ma .Nik 'ff IS ff? t '- R.0.T.C. T. . 'Remember' ke notes 1953 Talisman Remember was the theme of the 1953 Talisman, as memories of the year were faithfully recorded in pictures and copy. Athletics dominated the Talisman that year. Western shared their first OVC football title, tying with Tennessee Tech, and went to their first bowl. Appearing in the Refrigerator Bowl, Western downed Arkansas State 34-19. The team was sparked by senior quarterback Iirnmy Feix, who led the nation's small colleges in percentage of passes com- pleted. Feix was chosen most valuable player in the Refrigerator Bowl. Western also won OVC championships in basketball, baseball, tennis, and golf. The basketball team, winning the third OVC title in the conferences five year history, received Western's seventh bid to the National Intercollegiate Tournament. At that time Western had received more bids than any school outside the New York area. Non-related to sports was the Hilltoppers appearance on the Perry Como and the Ed Sullivan television shows. The musical quartet of four Western students gained national prominence with their hit records. The Korean War had caused increased interest in ROTC programs. Both Air Force and Army units were represented on campus..

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WKSC realizes rapi With a record enrollment of nearly 6,000 students in 1963, Western Kentucky State College enjoyed the beginnings of a decade of rapid growth and advancement. During 1963, the E.A. Diddle Arena, Home Management House and State Hall, now McCormack, were completed. With growth as the theme for the Talisman, changes brought about by the opening of these buildings were related in the book. For the first time, Greek Organizations were formally recognized by the college. Greek activists welcomed rush, pledgships and the social activities that followed. Students con- sidered the system a means to help socially unify the growing student body. Because of parking problems on the Hill, lots were zoned and students experienced restricted car privileges-not to mention parking tickets. Despite the changing social atmosphere, the traditional Sadie Hawkin's Day Dance was held in 1963. College-sponsored weekly dances provided students with weekend activities. A decade ago, the Hilltoppers faced a 5-16 d growth in 1963 season that had few bright spots in it. For only the fourth time in 41 years, Coach Diddle's basketball club lost more games than it won. The football team fared better with a 5-3 overall record which included a 6-5 loss to Eastern at Western's Homecoming game. Below left-Dr. Kelly Thompson served as Western's president from 1956 to 1969. He now serves as President Emeritus and president of the College Heights Foundation. Below-One problem that has been passed on from decade to decade is the lack of parking spaces on the Hill. Right-Li'l Abners and Daisy Maes were in abundance on Western's campus in 1963 as Marryin' Sam performed his duly at the Sadie Hawkins Day Dance. Fssx ' Z'R ' f.,-':i.1 gf.:g',f ', ,r-L