iook Released By NSU Press BeautifuTITl^trays Long and aried Legacy Of Northwestern State University More than 300 people attended an auto-
yphpanyNov. I where the first copiesof
le book "Northwestern State University Louisiana, 1884-1984" were officially eased by the NSU Press. The event at the homeofNSU President
nd Mrs. Joseph J. Orze especially honored h Marietta M. LeBreton, the NSU his- [try professor who spent six years rescar- hing and writing the history of the uni- ersity's first 100 years. "She has done an outstanding job of searching and recreating the history of le first 100 years of Northwestern State Jniversify and has developed a flowing arrative that regenerates the lives and inie-. of the people and events of the uni- rn.ity's history," said One in the book's rward.
"The Resultant book is an important ntribution to the scholarship on Amer- .in higher education," One added. hile relating the birth of Northwestern a post-reconstruction era Normal hool and tracing its evolution as a achers'college,generalpurposestatecol- igeandregional university, the-author has vidcJ 11^ with mure th.in tIk- specific lisrory of Northwestern State University. he has given students of higher education exceptional work of scholarship on the Dr.ManemM.UBreton(cemer),au(horof"NorthwestemStateUnwersUyofUuislana. I884-I984: A History,'* discusses th^ olution of one contentsof the uniquebook with the of the unique institutions widowsof two former presidentsof Northwestern. Mrs. John S.Kyser(left)and Mrs. Albert A. the world, the ^redencks. More than people American regional multi- 300 attended the NSU Press' official release of the book Nov. I. rpose, publicly-supported university." The 320-page book — including fooi- "It is the story of people — presidents, 1984: History" A have been impressed not About the Author tes. appendices, bibliography and index professors, students, athletes, alumni and only with theextensivehistorical informa- friends presents the story of Northwestern from of the university — whose paths tion in the book butalso with the colorful, Dr. Marietta M. LeBreton has been a
[s crossed at and profesjorat Northwestern conception in 1884 through itsCer\ten- NSU whose footprints are interesting and readable style in which it State University lial celebration in 1984. still visible today," she said. was wntten. since 1963. Recognized throughout the lichuok, priced ;U$ 30, ni.iy he ordered by "And as with people everywhere, " con- "Obviously," wrote one reviewer, "the south for her research and publications in tinued iilini; rhe form on this pa^'e to the NSU the author, "there are good and bad, history published by the NSU Press focuses the field of Liuisiana history, she holds the happy .1 •>. and sad, humorous and tragic on the university's presidential administra- doctorate degree in hisrory from Lt)uisiana Using the 15 presidential administra- Throughout the century." tion, changes in curricula, degree programs State University in Baton Rouge. ons as a structural focus, LeBreton's com- Dr. LeBreton, who is recognized and the physical plant, but the book goes Significant publications by Dr. LeBre- ichensive, scholarly and interesting his- throughout the south for her research and far beyond that documentary account of ton are "Bayon rV)rcheat" in "The Rivers publications, Qrv' traces the development of the institu- said the book is also the story the establishment, development and prog- and Bayous of Louisiana, " "The Burr Oin- lion from a two-year, teacher-training of the interesting interplay of education ress of the institution. spiracy" in "Readings in Louisiana History" chool to the present multifaceted uni- and politics in Louisiana. "For one thing. Northwestern history and "Acadians" in the "Harvard Encyc- ersity. Photographs are interspersed through- provides information and insight into the lopedia of American Ethnic Groups." Changes in the institution's name, out the volume at appropriate places. They relationship between higher education and For many years she has been teaching the history Iministrative organization, curricula, were obtained from the university's arc- politics in Louisiana, which should make Louisiana undergraduate course emficate and degree programs, and hives and from individuals and families the book of interest not only to those who and has team-taught a course on state and lysical plant are developed throughout whose ties to Northwestern are generations have been associated with NSU over the local history which focused im life in old. NatchiriKlies in the 1700s. tie 100-year span. years but also to others who closely observe The introduction to the book was writ- Louisiana government and education. The NSU profes.sor has s«'rved on the boatd of directors of Kith the Louisiana "But the history of NSU is much more ten by Dr. William Arceneaux, commis- "North western's history is colorful and Historical Association Han voluminous file drawers filled with sioner oi nigher eaucatiori fur ihe state o( intriguing, and Dr. LeBreton has master- and the North Louisiana lusty, old, official documents, "stated Dr. Louisiana. fully captured the undercurrents, persona- Historical Association. She also has given numerous to histi>rical [^Breton, a member of NSU's history lities and ever-changing personal, political speeches pculry since 1963 and an authority on Several who have reviewed "Northwest- and educational climates that impacted andculturalgroupsthroughout the region. )uisiana and early American history. etn State University of Louisiana, 1884- the university over a lOO-year peruxl."
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a ADDRESS _ j Dr. Marietta LeBreton autographs copy of the history of Northwestern State Uni- I ':iTY versity which she wrote as the major pro- STATE ZIP ~ I jeci of NSU's Centennial. The result of I I six years of research is the NSU Press* ^ publication of her book. .
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'y'^y-.)>\ A Message ^^">i . From The From TJut'Of State Tuition at Northwestern Alumni For Dependents on NSU Alumni By Elise James The President Waived NSU Alumni Coordinator As we begin the holiday seas^ availabiUiynfschofarshpmuiUjnce to payfoTacoilege education ii on everyone's mind The thoughts of family and Srectar admmiom and schoiarships, friends col ioday. In a recent \nterview with Handy Nichnb, of By Dr. Joseph j. One to mind. Nothing is more wondei NSV Alumni Coindinator Ekie James exphrcd Ov availahiLty of such asustance. The than the big "family" President of NSU that inierweu'. of Northw< folUnvms 1.1 a summary of available from Northwestern? ern graduates to reflect on. Ej; What kinds of scholarships are We to 21,000 strong The hohday season is a good time RN: Northwcstem's scholarship prognim has grown rapidly in recent years, primarily all over the world blessings. what we have in reflect and count one's due to contributions from alumni. Scholarships arc available both for academic common is the will tion When spirits are high and good performance and various talents. I think many alumni would be surprised at the and background of a sou] put scholarships- reigru, it is a propitious season to number and variety of available Northwestern education. We apply for scholarships? our accomplishments, disappoint- EJ: When do people need to graduates owe what we are to Nor ments, goals and dreams in a proper RN: Right now is when families should be applying for scholarships. western and we should always does someone need to do to apply for scholarships available through perspective. For someone who views a EJ: What proud and sup[ half- Northwestern.' glass as half-filled rather than fi RN: Complete an Application for Scholarships and return it to my office with acopy of empty, this may be an easier and more institution. the applicant's ACT scores and high school transcripts. The deadlines for submitting satisfying process, but it is one we PourHomecomi ApplicationsforScholarships ate December 3 1 for Academic Scholarships and March ;;.-s;r » should all 1985 was 1 for all others. ,^^- \ undertake. t r e m e n d EJ: What scholarships might be available to out-of-state students? I am an optimist, Sf RN: Out-of-state students may be considered for most scholarships at Northwestern success and I dosee the and except the Board of Trustees Academic Scholarship and our High Sch(x)l Honors overflow of gra half-filled. glass as Scholarships. In recent years, our Scholarship Committee removed the stipulation of ates was m As a result, I try to Louisiana residency from the Nursing, Presidential Scholar Service and Presidential JAMES gratifying. For find good even in Leadership programs. students love the most dismal of EJ; I've heard that children of Northwestern alums who are not Louisiana residents come home and we love to h situations. For may attend Northwestern without paying out-of-state tuition. Is this tnie.' them. Many positive meetings 1 was RN: Yes! Graduates of any public college or university in Louisiana may send their ORZE instance, receptions were held with good at only the in-state tuition rate. bitterly disap- dependents to Northwestern and pay dance at all of them. is benefit. Even with recent increases, tuition at Northwestern is pointed when higher education failed This a real unknown By the time you read this, lower than m many other states, even when the non-resident tuition is included. to gain more resources and support should be housed in the new Alu Resident tuition is among the lowest in the country. Texas alumni should be when it was supposedly the State's first Center (old Presidents Home) and particularly interested in this npp
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i 1 WALTER LEE REBA STRICKLAND JOSEPH TRAIGLE mROBERT KELLEY Five Distinguished Business Graduates Honored By Northwestern of Revenue and Taxation. Traigle Five distinguished business graduates firm's operating committee. since July of 1974. when she was named ment for land-lease records was the senior management consultant for were honored Saturday, Nov. 23, by the Before moving to Chicago, he was part- senior secretary the Alexander Grant &l Company for three College of Business and Applied Sciences ner-in-charge of the management informa- manager for Pennioil Producing Qim- promoted to execu- years, andaseniorfinancial analyst, finan- at Northwestern State. tion consulting division of the company's pany- In I976she was group vice-president cial analyst and accountant at Ford Motor The distinguished business graduates are New Orleans office. tive assistant to the administration and in 1983 became Company for two years. Rtibert F. Kelley. managing partner for An accounting and business administra- for vice-president Ryder is currently a partner in Safari marketing in the Chicago World Head- tion graduate. Lee has served since July of executive assistant to the Management Company, which he helped quarters office of Arthur Andersen &. Co. 1977 as superintendent of school m Caddo for administration. a memberof the advis- organize in 1972 to furnish complete man- Walter C. Lee, superintendent of schools Parish. Prior to this appointment, he was Mrs. Strickland is office administration de- agement and development services for for Caddo Parish. Reba Brantley Strick- director of finance for the Caddo Parish ory board for the Harris Counry Colleges Fioliday Inn Ht)tels and Motels, tes- land, certified professional secretary and School Board for 15 years and a public partment at North presi- is a past president of the taurants and lounges. He in also the executive assistant to the vice-president- auditor for Peat, Marwick. Mitchell&Co. in Houston and chapter of the Professional Secre- dent of Safari Industrie. Inc., a modular adminisrration of the Pennzoil Oimpany for two years. Houston in Natch- taries International. mobile home industry based in Houston; Joseph N . Traigle, owner of J Heisamemberofsuchorganizationsand Traigle, who served four years as itoches. Traigle & Associates. Inc., financial and boards as the State Board of Education of levenue and taxa- management consulting firm in Baton Superintendents Advisory Committee, Louisiana's secretary is of the business is a graduate ofNorthwestern's under- Ryder, who a graduate Rouge, and Final L. Ryder, partner in Safari theLouisiana Learning Advisory Commit- tion, graduate accounting program. He formed administration and accounting programs. Management Company in Natchitoches tee, the Board of Elementar>' and Secon- Associates, Inc., in 1982aftet IS a former chairman of the borad of the and president of Safari Industries, Inc., by dary Education Task Force on School Fi- j. Traigle &. years as president nad chief Louisiana Blue Cross Association and is a establishment of the Joseph W. John- nance and the Louisiana Association of setving four the Hospital executive i>fficer of American Bank and past president of the Ljiuisiana son Fund for Excellence tn Business. Business and Industry Education Council. Trust Company in Baton Rouge and two Association, Northwest Louisiana Quartet Kelley, who received a Bachelor of Sci- Mrs. Strickland, who received the vice-president. Horse Association, Louisiana Quarter has responsibility and Master of Science years as the bank's senior ence degree from NSU, BachelorofScience the Before being appointed by Gov. Edwin Horse Breeders Association and communications-public re- degrees in business and office education, fof marketing, Association. Edwards in 1972 assecretary of the Depart- Louisiana Cattleman's lations, industry services and serves on the has been employed at Penruoil Company
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continues a series toac^mini Nmihwestem Editor's Note- This article on a Blue Key alumnus Hvcs Blue Key members who were and Blue Key alumni about the post-frraduate careers and of during their N.mhwesierrx careers. designated by their felloiv students as Mr. NSU DennisNewburvofAustm,Tex.,waseIectedMr.NSUinthefaIlofl967.and.nthe career at Northwestern W/cce,v.ng the spring of 1968 he completed his undergraduate technology. He received the M-b. Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering
^''HeSernl!uLss,nbusinessandathomewithhisw.fe,l967elementarYeducati.m daughtets ever since. graduate Sarah Grunwald, and their two circuits Inc.. in Houston as an integrated In 1969 Dennis joined Texas instruments. engineering positions involving the design, te-strnj, test engineer and worked in various circuits. and fabrication of integrated , engineer_ with 1977 to accept a position as a pnjduct Dennis left Texas Instruments in dorado Springs. O.lo., *^^" Honeywell Solid State Electronics Center in 7);^^^"';;^;" circuits pn)duct engineering manager. Texas Instruments in 1979 to become integrated the Integrated Circuits Design Center He currently IS manager of computet '^'X^l^^^^^^^P ~ integrated circuits used -n T.I.'s line," said Newbury. nroduct-i including out personal ct)mputer up.n „rajuann« fr„m ' Shrevcp^.rr and came to Northwe^.em DenL"s !, nanve of Ele.cntatv wh.t. she . .ad. '^ufZ^ Sh'^'a'cL fifth .rade at Spicew„od haskethall. mvolvcd m youth sports ,ncludm« softball '''"OuTcntire f ,n„lv ,. hcav.ly ,n the „,rls Pony "Satah and I K.th each ,„c°r.v.^levbtn and track." rl-latcs Dcnn.s. '^t:i^;!:^'!yo:Seitdau«h.e.,N,colcandB„K.ke,haveheeoselectedto,ll.s,ar
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Sid Cook's An OV Country Boy Practicing Law level ot in his firm; though fartiKi grand a concept as Cook, hut few have achieved his "He and I go back to Sidney h.irl Cook Sr. ol Northwestern When applied to {still) such agoodol' bov as success in the practice ot law. when days," C jigsaw By Doug Ireland "From there it was sort of like a Among the group were future parish had the determination, youcould make it, Naichilwhcs Sports Editor puzzle," he said. "It just started coming school superintendents, college professors Although he "didn't make any money." together. and administratt>rs, engineers and Hillman counts himself among the succes> businessmen. stories. He coached football for years at Steve Harmon has wonderful memories "It ail went well. It looked like we'd have of his football career at Louisiana Normal LiKkport. five, then eight, then 10 and 1 1 and 12. in the of all of School, but few momentos. 13 with Fabius "I think uppermost minds and we ended up with "I raised my own quarterback, and he Most of those were snuffed out several O>tton- us was education, not football. Football Norniand. whii we found over in made me a hell of a coach," Hillman years agt). A fire consumed a chest contain- was secondary." he said. "It was a means to port." he said. laughed, remembering his son Mike, who ing hisold newspaper clippingsthronicling obtain an education. I know it was mine, Attending the reunion, held at Har- later starred at LSU. "He won me two state from I9i5 to 19^8. when he played tor the and so it was with the others." mon 'scampon Cane River, were guard]. P. championships." Demons. Russell of Natchitoches; Charles Loomis. a One of the others was Russell, who "had Harmon's inemt)ries burn brightly again Lockport claimed the 1963 and 1964 fullback end from Fernday; end Roye and never played football in his life" before thesed.iys. Heand I 2otherniemhersot the Elkms Class A crowns, posting a 24-2 record in Lewis of Cotton Valley; tackle Tom said Rus-sell 19^5 Normal treshnian team reunited re- aniving at Normal, Harmon. the two seasons. his brother of Natchitoches and John, an in Parish. cently on the 50th anniversary of their first hailed from Urania LiSalle end who now resides in Shreveport. were ' 3> scrimmage. The Demons winners while the "He was hungry enough to make the frosh completed their varsity careers. A Other members of the '35 frosh at the It was an easy date to remember — Sept. team because he wanted that scholarship." favorite memory for many team members reunion included Frank Pemici, a fullback 7, 1935. A day later, shots rang out in the his teammate recalled. was a 13-0 win over Mississippi Southern LouisianaCapitolBuildingandHueyLong now living m Shreveport; center E.H. when Normal was a 30-point underdog in "Kid" Farrof Winnfield; guard B. was mortally wounded. J. Maxey Once on the team, there wasn't any 1936. of Columbia, S.C; Ledet. who was the first It was from Mrs. A. A. Fredericks, the fooling around for the Normal gridders. Demon to earn All- American recognition, wife ot Normal's president, that Harmon Anything less than a 'C average and you It was the first of five straight Norm.i! at gu.ird in 1938; played learned of Long's shooting. Mrs. Normand, who were off the team, and off scholarship, wins over the Eagles. Fredericks' husband was associated with end; guard Hillman of Lockport; and Harmon said. Those were the kind of memories which Long's political machine. Harmon. "Ail these guys here, every one of them is brought smiles to the faces of the old De "It was a good group. didn't play wa.s ot frosh We H.irmon one 22 Oemon on successful at what they've been doing." mons during their long-awaited reunion many giimes, five that first year, bur we won the football team. All 22 m.ide the varsity Hillman said. "That's determination. "It's been a good life." said Hillman. all ot them." Harmon recalled. team as sophomores in 19J6. and 15 re- That's what I learned at Normal — if you "Yes. It has." turned to NatchitiKihes a couple of Satur- "We were there during the Depression days ago to relive their college days. days. Regardlesswhat type family you came "I'm here to renew acquaintances and from, whether it was the farm or the city, touch base with old friends. 1 haven't seen no one had any money. There just wasn't thttse days." said. si>me of these fellows since I left here 46 any money to be had in he agtt." said Dudley "Bull" year> Hillman. Most of the treshman worked in the were a close-knit group, hut we've "We Normal dining hall to earn their scho- all scattered out since then, "he said. "1 get larships. They played football for fun. up here once in a while, hut not as often as I'd like." "Even though you had an athletic scho- "1 had talked with several of my class- Iar>hip. you had to work for it," Harmtm mates. ">aid Harmon, who was the tailback said. "Most of us worked in the dining hall, in the Demons' single wing offense. some worked in the library. I think of "They'dasked me to get everyone together, couple oi K>ys milked cows at the dairy before it was tiu) late." barn." Plans began about a year ago and the It was group united by the hard times in search tor members of the team began m the mid -'30s and their aspirations of earn- earnest early in 1985. Walter Ledet. the ing a college degree. Not all of the fresh- former Northwestern coach who was part men were football stars in high school, hul of the '35 Normal freshman class, got Har- some realized a tootbati scholarship could mon a list of their classmates' most current pay their way to a diploma. addresses from the NSU Alumni Office. NORMAL FROSH: These 1 1 fonner Demon football players, who were freshmen at Louisiana recently Harmon, who lives in Baton Rouge, A diploma meant a chance at a career. Normal in 1935, gathered togetherduring the team's 50th reunion Hillman, spent hours searching through telephone an opportunity to live the American Included in the group were (front row, left to right) Frank Pemici, Dudley Charles directories at the state library to hnd cor- dream. The '35 Normal freshmen were, E.H. "Kid" Farr, J.B. Maxey, J. P. Russell, Fabius Normand. (back row) Walter rect addresses ft»r his teammates who'd fal- nearly to the man, extremely successful in Loomis, John Elkins, Tom Elkins, Roye Lewis and Steve Harmon. Not shown is len out of touch with Northwesiert^. their post-college endeavors. Ledet. ...fir nr r^ t»r/^ Dale Bernard of Lake Charles Elected New Alumni Association President Lake Charles insurance agent Dale Ber- nard was elected Oct. 5 to serve a one-year term as president of the Northwestern Stdte University Alumni AssiKiation. The election of Bernard, who received the Bachelor of Arts degree from NSU in businesiadminisrrationin 1953. was oneof many highlights of Northwestem's iOlst anniversary Homecoming celebration last weekend. A memherof the NSU Alumni As.socia- tion's board of directors since 1978. Ber- nard succeeds Natchitoches attorney Raymond Arthur as president of the orga- nization. Arthur served six one-year terms as president. The new president of the NSU Alumni Association was president of his freshmen class at Northwestern and was also a mem- ber of Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity. Bernard was employed for 10 years at City Ser\'ices Refinery in Lake Charles DALE BERNARD before being appointed State Farm Insur- weighed ance agent in 1963. a position he has held 25 pounds. The third-place win- for 11 years. ner was Whitney Amedeel. whose 14 bass weighed Bernard is currently serving his third 23 pounds, 7 ounces. Terry Ed- term as a member of the Calcasieu Parish wards caught a tour-pound ba.ss to win the biggest bass contest. Schtwl Board and is a past president of the Lake Charles Hi-Noon Lions Club. In the Demon Stampede's one-mile fun run, In other NSU Alumni Association busi- Stuart Fresh was the winner in the ness. Tommy Chester of Arcadia, who Kiys division with a tune of 6: 16. Winning received his Master's of Education degree first place in the girls division was Maria Gies in from Northwestern in 1969, was elected to 5:44. hve-mile serve on the board ofdirectors. He replaces The winners were: 9-under, the retiring Marjorie Dial of Baton Rouge, Stuart Fresh. 50:22; 13-19 (Men) Dan Ahrens. 29:08. who had served as an officer or board mem- and (Women) Tara Wil- liams, 40:26; 20-29 (Men) F.th. ber for 1 3 years. Corky 27:50. and Re-elected as Alumni Association offic- (Women)Chari Barron. 41:04; 30' }9 ) ers were Parker Wiggins of Monroe as vice- (Men George Younger 29:56; 40-49 (Men) president. Ray Carney of Natchitoches as Charlie Viers, 28:29. and (Women) secretary-treasurer and Elise James of Margaret Gies, 36:35. The golf Natchitoches as executive director. tournament was played on two courses, the Recreation All three officers of the NSU Founda- NSU Qimplex and the Natchitoches tion were re-elected at Homecoming. Country Club. They are president Lee Posey of Natch- Winning teams at the Natchitoches itoches, vice-president Ed Pierson t>f Country Club were, first place, Tom Bak- Natchitoches and secretary-treasurer Ray er. Danny Collins and Terry Downs; Carney. second place. Wayne Bostick, Toxie The Graduate "N" Club, an organira- Bourn and Dr. Randy Keator, and third tion of former athletic lettermen and place, Jack Brame, Joe Beck Payne and coaches, elected Glenn Talbert of Steve Brown Sr. Winners of nearest-to- Shreveport as its new president, who will the-hole contests were Ron Dennis and serve a two-year term. Baker. Talbert was an outstanding offensive At the NSU Recreation Oimplcx. the and defensive halfback infootball. playing team of Scott Sihillc. Ronnie Arterberry putt- forCoach Jack Clayton from 1 960 to 1 963. and Jerry Brumgarr won a three-team He led NSU m average yards per carry for oft for rhe championship. Placing second four straight years and was a rhree-time was the team of Mike Duchmascio, Bill selection as All-Gulf States Conference Endries and Leonard Endries. David BOBBY JOHNSON GLENN TALBERT halfback. Sparki. Camille Hawrhornc and Gnive Six new members were inducted at Homecoming into North western's Graduate "N" Other Graduate "N" Club officers are Bates comprised the third-place team. lub Hall of Fame, lliey are (top row, from left) the late Joe Delanev.an AlU American vice-president Tony Papa of Shreveport Winning nearest-io-rhe-hole honors were ftKJtball and track who had a brief career with the Kansas City Chiefs; Tynes and secretary- treasurer Johnnie Emmons Bill Endries and Bates. foot- lildebrand, current athletic director and basketball coach from 1 965 to 1 980; (middle of Natchitoches. At Saturday night's Homecoming >w) Bill Collingsworth, All-Gulf States Conference guard in basketball in 1952-54 Talbert was one of six individuals in- ball game between NSL' and Northeast id letlerman in track; international tennis star Rtcardo Acuna, an All- American who ducted during Homecoming activities into Louisiana L'niversity. )unu)r elementar>- id 97 wins at NSU and as a professional reached the third round of the Wimbledon the Graduate "N"CIub Hall of Fame. The education mait>r Theresa Guillory of New 'hampionships in 1983 and 1984; (bottom row) Bobby Johnson, punt returner who i>ther new inductees are Bobby Jtihnson of Orleans was crowned Homeconiingqueen. ''as named to the second team of the All-Louisiana Intercollegiate Conference in 1 947 Houston, Tex., Bill Colimgsworth of Other members of the Homecoming id second team All-Gulf States Conference in 1948, and Glenn Talbert, All-Gulf Bryceland, international tennis star Ricar- court were Reatha Cole of Fairview Alpha, plates Conference halfback in 1961-63. do Acuna of Chile, Tynes Hildebrand of Tamma Collins, Michaela Sampite and Rachel Natchitoches and the late Joe Delaney of Amy Whitford of Natchitoches. lumni Office Is Trying To Locate Eleven Haughton. Heider of Donald.sonville. Melissa High- Other Homecoming highlights were tower of KingwiHid, Tex,, Yevefte Jitrdan ady of the Bracelet Pageant Winners several special events for alumni and ofFlorien and Parti Smiley of Pelham, Ala. friends of the university, including bass The honored guest for this year's Home- The Office of External Affairs need help Thompson McGraw. 1977— Denise fishing and golf tournaments and the De- coming celebration was Mrs. Jarjorie Dial I locating 1 1 past winners of the title of Guerinfjer. 1978—Venetia Lee Holticlaw mon Stampede one and five-mile runs. of Baton Rouge. At this year's alumni |Lidv of the Bracelet. and 1979—Barbie Jenkins. Cecil Knotts and Ed Horton won the banquet, she tifficially retired as a member The past winners are: 1960—BtiHbie bass fishing tournament on Cane River of the alumni association and foundation CWt. I962--Pa[ Cooper. 1965— Alumni who have any inf()rmatn)n on P"^- with a 16-fishtotah)f 25 pounds. 4 ounces. boards of directors. She had served in the [j^m Cleveland. 1966—Pat Pace. 1967— any of these Lady of the Bracelet winners Second-place honors went to Lee Coutec NSU Alumni Asst>ciation as an officer or riyllis Jackson Pope. 1969—Zelma are asked to send their name, mailing 12 fish that member since 1972. jiani. and Jerry Coutee, who caught board 1972—Elaine Rainey. 1973—Lisa address :^nd telephone numbgr if kngwrv_ Northwestern State Homecoming queen Theresa Guillorv, junior elementarv educa- NSU Alumni Association vice -president Parker Wiggins of Monroe v isiis with Mrs. tion major from New Orleans, waves to hundreds of people lining the streets of Marjorie Dial of Baton Rouge, who was honored at this year's Homecoming. Mrs. Dial Natchitoches to view this year's Homecoming Parade. Joining Miss Guillory in the retired this fall as a member of the Alumni Association and Foundation boards of parade were court members Reatha Cole of Fairview Alpha, Michaela Sampite, Amy directors. The "prettiest girl on campus" at NSU in 1935 had served in the NSU Whitford and Tammy Collins of Natchitoches, Yevette Jordan of Florien, Palti Smiley Alumni Association as an officer or board member since 1972. She was vice-president of Pelham, Ala., Rachel HeidT of Donaldsonville and Melissa Hightower of King' for two years before being elected in 1976 to the first of three one-year terms as wood, Tex, president. Alumni who graduated from Northwestern Stale in years ending in "5" were given The first reunion of past winners of the Lady of the Bracelet beauty pageant highlighted special recognition at this year's Homecoming. Looking at their class photos in the this year's Homecoming. Kahne Dipoala Bandaries (left) of Baton Rouge. Northwest Potpourri yearbook arc (from left) Bill Tate, '35; George T. Walker, '35; and Mary em's first Lady of the Bracelet in 1959, served as honorary chairman of the reunion. Ellen Walker, '37. George Walker is the former president of Northeast Louisiana She was assisted by 1985 winner Chrissey Bailey of Natchitoches. EsiablishtJ University in Monroe. originally by the Potpourri, the LOB is now sponsored by the Student Activities Board. Former Northwestern State cheerleader Bonnie Outlaw Lytton of Euless, , a' Tex. sorts One of the more popular events at Homecoming is the jambalaya dinner held annuallv through boxes of uniforms in tm preparation for the annual cheerleaders' reunion at the Outdoor Recreation Complex. This year several hundred alumni and friends of Homecoming. Several former cheerleaders meet each year at Homecoming to practice university feasted on jambalaya prepared by Gene Knccht, Loran Lindsey and Cei' the cheers they perform during the first half of the Homecoming football game in Knotts. After dinner people listened and danced to the Top music of the popular NSL Turpin Stadium. Mrs. Lytton has been in charge of the reunion since it began. Entertainers. (left) and Cecil Knotts. both of Natchitoches, won first place in The team comprised of (from left ) Ronnie Arterberry, Jerry Brungart and Scott Sibille Ed "Mullet** Horton and won first place in the Homecoming Golf Tournament at the Outdoor Recreation Northwestern State's annual Homecoming Bass Fishing Tournament. Horton Second-place honors Complex course. Winning first place in tournament play at the Natchitoches Country Knotts caught 16 bass weighing a total of 25 pounds 4 ounces. Club was the team of Tom Baker, Danny Collins and Terry Downs. Winners of the went to Lee Coutee and Jerry Coutee, and ihc third-place winner was Whitney himself. Terry nearest 'tO'the'hole contests were Ron Dennis and Baker at the Natchitoches Country Amedeel, who caught 14 bass weighing 23 pounds 7 ounces fishing by Club and Bill Endries and Grover Bates at the Outdoor Recreation Complex. Edwards was the big'bass winner with a four-pound bass. Dale Bernard Northwestern State University Alumni Association president event at Homecoming, as more than 90 women New The Ladies Bingo Brunch was a sold-out Foundation President Lee Posey of chief of (right) of Uke Charles and re-elected NSU played 10 games of bingo for more than $1,800 in prizes. Charlie Goen, board itenerary for the Alumni Association and Foundation served as the bingo caller. Leigh Wood Natchitoches review the university police at McNeese State University, Northwesiern's 101st anniversary meeting which were held in conjunction with was the event coordinator. Included in the winnings were $100 in prizes for Jonson Bernard was elected to his first one-year term as Alumni This was the third year that the Ladies Homecoming celebration. each game and $800 in door prizes and drawings. third one-year term. Association president, while Posey was re-elected for a Bingo Brunch has been held at Homecoming. Reservoir NSU Scientists Attack Massive Erosion Problems at Toledo Bend ... 1 -r I I . Q 1 .,- ., PendletonD..r..l)..r..n BridgeRriilof. toti ,suppt)rt and on Toledo Bend near the It has been given the full re- received a $34,000 grant from A Northwestern State University facilitate their extensive study. cooperation of such agencies as the Sabine long- Louisiana Btiard of Regents to evaluate search team is attempting to find a Holmes, the project director and prin- Soil and Water Ct)nservation District, the ero- different types of vegetation which could term remedy for the severe shoreline cipal investigator, said Toledo Bend — shoreline ero- Sabine River Authority and the Twin Val- problems which exist on the Louisiana be successful in controlling of shoreline on the sion Conservation and Develop- with 1.265 miles providing stabiluation not only ley Resource side of Toledo Bend Reservoir, the fifth sion and Louisiana side of the reservoir — was but other medium-to- ment Project. largest freshwater impoundment in the on Toledo Bend primary study area because scientists, in coop- selected as the lakes in North Louisiana. The Northwestern United States. large impounded extensive and varying shoreline that eration with the U.S. Soil Conservation of its research project is so important to NSU botanist Dr. Walter C. Holmes, The duplicates practically every shoreline con- Service and the Sabine River Authority, Viers and the preservat ion of a reservoir wh ich is one wildlife biologist Dr. Charles E. laboratory dition found in Uiuisiana. most valuable resources that have established an aquatic field agronomist Dr. Gary L. Kiemnec have of this region'^ rf Jts ^r-r A .r^ TT T TQT./r . T^ »• ALUMNI NAMES AND FACES IN THE NEWS I930's Thousand Oaks. Calif. , is program mana- degree in 1936 — HORACE A. HAYS of geology. At Northwestern, he ness administration. ger for office automation in the informa- wasactive in the Geology Society of Amer- Kisatchie has retired after 3 1 yean. a*, pro- 1982 E. tion management systems division of - DEAN RIVIERE of Ope- ica fe.v>t>r of zoology at Pittsburg State and the Student Body Association. lousas is a physical education Uni- Eaton Corp. He retired from the U.S. instructor in 1976 P. versity in Pirtsburt;, Kan. Dr. Hays is now — RONALD KERN of Lake special education for the St. Army after 10 years .service in August. He Landry Parish was recently prt»fessor emeritus and continue;, his re- Charles promoted to adv- School Board. He received retired as a lieutenant colonel. At North- the B.S. degree search on small mammals. anced research chemist at PPG Industries. in education. At Northwestern, western, he was a member of the Potpourri he played i940's He received the B.S. degree in chemisrry. baseball. staff and Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. 1941 — BRIG. GEN. At Northwestern, he was president of Sig- 1984 - WRIGHT J. 1966 — MARY LUCILLE RIVERS of DHANNl SUKHA! of Tau is SHERRARD is retired from the Air Force ma Gamma. He a member of the Shreveport is a pilot with Royal Many is a fourth-grade teacher at Ebarb Aitlines. after 33 years service. After retirement Ainetican Chemical Society, Instrument He received rhe B.A. he High School in Sabine Parish. Before mov- degree in industrial worked as energy director for the of America and isan assistant with the local education technology. state of ing to Ebarh High School, she raughr 15 Btiy Florida. He makes his home in Scouts of America. 1982 - P. Tallahas- years in Lake Charles at Riverside JACK GRAVES SR. is a see, Fla. 1970 — HIRCHAL CLYDE WEBB of maintenance Elementary and Nelson Elementary. supervisor with the U.S. 1945 MRS. Perry is assistant principal at Kaplan High Army in West Germany. — JAMES P. HOLLO- 1969 — KATHLEEN D. HINTON of He received rhe Sch(X)i in Vermilion Parish. WAY of OjILis. Tcx.. is a In August, he associate degree in business part-time em- Shreveport is an adoption specialist with administra- ployee at the received the Doctot of Education degree tion. Apparel Mart, where she is the Louisiana State Office of Human De- office manager. AtNorrhwesrcm, from the University of Southern Mississip- 1985 ARCHIE she was velopment. She received her master's de- — A. ANDERSON of pi. From Northwestern, received Swing Queen and ,i he the Mobile, Ala., is member of rhe hand gree in social work in August from director of student activi- and Pi Kappa Sigma. B.S. degree in business administration. ties at Spring Hill Louisiana State Universiry. She has been College. He received the I950's 1 977 — GRADY LEE JR. of Haughton master's degree employed by rhe state since 1974. m student personnel ser- is plant 1958 — CAROL EDWARDS of engineer and safety director for vices in 1985 after earning the B.S. Tam- 1 degree 96 1 — ANN PATICK of Lake Charles p;i, Fla., is a senior community Calumet Refining Co. He received his ifi business in 1982. health IS owner and manager of Interior Decorat- nur>e whti serves as a consultant B.S. Degree in industrial technology from 1984 who in- ing. She received the B.A. in 1961 and the — STEVEN L. EDWARDS of spects liospiralsand all Nortiiwestem, where he was a member of Provencal is he;ilrh care facihties M.A. in 1965. Both degrees were m a watchmaker and jeweler. He in central Fiorida. lota Lambda Sigma and a four-year letter- received She received a B.S. elementary education. the bachelor's degree in genera! degree in nursing. She would man in track. studies. like to heur I970's I977-THERESAL, tromcLissin.itcsm clinical training KAISER recent- 1981 — LYNETTEK. at Bap- 1979 — DR. SCUDDY F. FON- STEPHENSON ly moved to Edwards Air Force tist Hi'spit.il in Alex.mdria. Base, Cali- of Atlanta. Ga.. is assistant professor TENELLE I! of Metaine is a psychologist. of art fornia. She is 1956 married to Gerald G. Kaiser at Jackson State — ANN GRAHAM of Bossier He and his wife Sheila have two children, University. She received a major in the U.S. Air is Force. They were the City head nurse for the Caddo Parish Sarah and Scuddy IV. B.S. degree in advertising design. previously stationed at Eglin Air Sch(Kil Board. She was prt>moted to head 1972 Force 1980 _ DR. BILLY B. HATHORN of —JOHN L. TAYLOR of Bossier Base, Florida. nurse of the She is a nursing graduate Campbellsville. general school nursing prog- City isprcsidenr of Senior Care Insurance Ky., is an assistant profes- with a B.S. degree. ram m Aui-ust. sor of history At Northwestern, she was a Services. He received hisdegree in sociolo- at Campbellsville College. o( 1978 — MiCHAEL LAMBERT memkr the choir of He tecently was 1 and also performed gy. At Northwestern, he was a member of among 5 faculty members with rhe Vidor. Tex. is vice-principal of Saudi Ara- ffom College Singers. She received Kappa Alph;i Fraternity. around the country who attended a diplom.i bian International Schools in Juhail, Saudi week-long national m 1956 and the B.A. degree in 1975 — JOHN S. ROBERTSON of workshop on rhe his- 1976 Arabia. He has been in Saudi Arabia for Houston, Tex., isaconstnjction adminis- tory of Western thought. I9SI one year and will be returning to the Un- _ MARTHA SINCjLETARY of tration archietect for McKittnck, Richard- ited States in Alexandria is the propnerorDl another year. He received his Heart City son. Wallace Architects Inc. He is also a Advertising. B.S. degree in physical education and DEATHS She received the B.A. degree lieutenant in the U.S. Naval Reserves. OF NSU inediK.irionm elementary education. He received the 1951 and the M.Ed, decree John earned the B.S. degree in industrial master's ALUMNI in I'';i. degree from Lamar University and arts education from Northwestern and the has been accepted by I960\ master's Texas A&M Uni- degree in architecture at the Uni- PITTSBURG, KAN. — Thelma Beas- versity to begin doctoral 1960 — EOWINA THEDFORDofFor- versity of srudies. Houston. His wife Omstance is a ley Hays died March 15. 1985. She gradu- syrh, Gil., 1978 — CRAIG E. BOYKIN of Ker- IS associate professor of music 1975 vocational home economics graduate ated from Provencal nersville, High School and re- and choral director at Tift College. N.C., is a dentist at rhe Win- He of NSU. She is a librarian with Transco ceived rhe B.A. degree in ston-Salem Dental English in 1941. recentlv hnd an arficle published in the Chnic. He received the Exploration Corp. in Houston. She later earned the inaster's degree from Jmirn^il ot Church B.S. degree in :tiology. Musk. From North- 1 978 — JUDY DUBREA of Pinevdie is the Universiry of Oklahoma. She taught western, 1976 — PATRICK W. IK:)UGET of he received the B. M. Ed. degree employed as a high librarian by rhe Rapides school English at Provencal and in in music. Alexandria is president of Dougct Adver- Parish School Board at Horseshoe Drive Bossier Ciry. She taught English tising. This composi- 1961 — GEORGE W. of summer be received seven KRUMM Elementary School. She received the B.A. tion at Pittsburg State Univer>iry. ADDY Awards at rhe Centra! She also W.ukinsville. Ga.. is .i micrnhioloyisi Louisiana in degree in library science in 1978 and taught English the Advertising Club as a second language to th.irgeoltheU.S. Department of Agricul- M.Ed, awards banquet. He degree m school hbr.irianship in foreign students. Her survivors include her ture's H.istern Labor.iiDrv. founded his firm in 1983. Prior to that he M.i|uringmbac- 1978. husband. Dr. served Horace A. Hays, a graduate leriulot^y. he received as art director for Ken Juneaii iSt rhe B.S. decree in 1 979 — DAN SELF of Bossier City is from Northwestern. J, As.sociates in 1%I ;ind the MS. dei^ree in 196i. Alexandria from 1977 to contract manager and recreation director FRANKLINTON — Mrs. Ruth 1961 1983. He is a member o( rhe Jones — FRANK O. HUDSON of for rhe Alexandria- Caddi>-lVi.s5ier Association for Re- Coojc. 92. died June 14, 1985, Pineville Chamber of She was a tarded Commerce. Cenrra! Citiiens. He received the B.S. de- 1912 Norrhwestern yraduate and fonner Louisiana Adverhsing Club and the Alex- a gree Ml business administration. NSU cheerleader. Several andria Jaycees. Patrick years ago, she i97i — SANDRA received his B.S. was ^ KAY MARICLE of honored by conducting the coin lossar decree in advertising design. He was a Sugartown is a third-yrade teacher at East a Northwestern home footb,ilI game. WeLCOME rhree-year letterman for NSU in football She Beauretjard Hiyh Scliool. She received the was a retired school teacher, having taught and was a member ot Phi Kappa Pin B.A. degree in element. iry education in in the Tensas Parish academic honor fraternity. school system. 1979 and the master's dejiree in 1983. She I980's has been named Elementary Teacher ofthe 198i — ROGER L.WARNER ot Baton Year for 1985 lor Beauregard Parish. She Rouge IS a mineral production analyst for »S?H has taught in Beauregard Parish for the past the Louisiana Department of seven years. Natural Re- sources. He received the B.S. degree in 1974 - JUDITH S. KESSLER of geology and at Northwestern wasa member Dorhan. Ala., is an instructor of English o( the CJeological Society. literature and composition at Troy State 1980 - WALTER MURREL WAL- University, Shealsoteachesaerobicsat the KER JR. of Liwton. Ok., is chief of the Dothan Athletic Club. She received the nuLlearweaponsbninchtorthe U.S. Army B.A. degree in English and B.S. degree in at K)rt Sill, Okia. Ik- received the B.A. history. At Northwestern, .she was a mem- degree in militar>- science. ber of Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority. Phi 1980 — LINDA L. RICHARD of Ope- Kappa Phi, Phi Alpha Theta and was loiisas IS a scho(»l worker for the St. Landry selected Blue Key Sweetheart. Larry Parish Fisher (right), a member o( School Board. She IS assigned to the North- 1977 — MARSHA JAN MALMAY of western's tennis team in the Pupil Appraisal Center. She received the 1960\, Many teaches at Many Elementary (or the shakes the hand of AtLinia. B.A. degree in stKial work. At Northwest- Ga., Mayor Sabine Parish School Bt>ard. She received Andrew Youngai the High ern, she was a member of Phi Sorority Tc-ch Tourna- the B.A. dei;ree in elementary education. Mu ment hosted this fall at the Atlanta Health and the Student Union Cioveming Rt>afd. 1976 — ROY NOLAN STAPP JR, of and Racquet Club by Fisher's firm. 1983 — PAUL W. BRUTON of New Fisher Lafayette is marketin;^ manager for CJyro- Business Systems. Llano is a management analyst data Services Inc. He received at Fort I his B.S. Polk He received the B.S. deeree in busi- THELMA BEASLEY HAYES Contributors To NSU Foundation And Alumni Assoc. NATi. HIHXHE> FOLK USTIVAL Mun.-I Sm,r. Mo.h.f Andv l^rjditLh NSli BAND TRIP Wmi V, D.v,(l Dt \jm Mi.urfcj JOSEPH JOHNS*JN RiND FtlR Dr J..IK B H«prr Mn H>nn H. BnninJ R.ch.rJ R. H>ll»k Mkh '• f ' rnoe is Beasley s Concern As Pierson Thinking Playoffs As Lacly Basketball Season Begins Demons Appear Loaded New Northwestern State head coach many Demon fans to relieve that better Northwestern State head coach Pat ing file after Christmas break and taking [Xm Beasley makes no bones about his times are rapidly approaching. Pierson is excited about the 1985-86 bas- off. She's yet to come down from her team's chances in his initial season. "I'm Thus, one stilid block is in place, yet ketball season, and no wonder. After going second half scoring average of 1 3. 7, which off to more concerned right now with irutiUmg Beasley is the first to admit that even he 20-6 last year and romping through the rounded 12.5 at year's end. Her 82 pride into our basketball program, and that doesn't know what goes next. One very Gulf Stat Conference with a perfect 10-0 steals placed her second on the Gulf Star pride starts with the player — he's got to possible player is guard turned forward m;irk. Pierson must be wondering what her theftchart, yet it was herdramatic decrease find earn it. We'll begin working on fun- Dwight Miwdy- triKipshave to do for an encore. She'll in turnovers (from 98 to 72) that allowed damentals and go from there." Moody, who became eligible at the be- out in a hurry as the Lady Demons take on her to enjoy her best season yet as a Lady Northwestern State, without question, ginning of the second semester last yeat their sttongcst schedule in years. Demon. faces its toughest schedule — ever. No ifs, after transferring in from Missouri, played Pierson sends her forces into the 1985- In her first full season as a starter, Linda ands or huts about it. The story goes that point guard for the Demons last season but 86 season with what will he her best collec- Grayson came of age, leading the Lady NSU athletic director Tynes Hildebrand will be tried at small forward this time tion of talent ever. Four starters return from Demons in rebounding and finishing and Beasley were up in a plane. 8.000 feet around. last years run and gun squad that ended up second in scoring with her 17.5 average, above the ground and on their way to Beasley has a number of contestants for fourth in the country m scoring with an nearly double that oi her freshman year. Shreveport. It was the day that Beasley had the power forward position, but none look even 88 points per game. "There's no sub- Displayinga powerful first step to the hoop, officially accepted Hildebrand's offer to more potentially devastating than )unior stitute for experience," says Pierson, now Grayson was NSU's leading scorer on nine return to his alma mater and rescue the college transfer Gerald Bush. A 6-6, 228 in her eighth year as head coach. "With occasions and led in rebounding 1 3 diffe- fortunes of the Demon basketball program. pxjunder who averaged 10 points and nine four girls coming back the only players that rent times. Her 1984-85 performance war- "He told me about our schedule and I rebounds per game for Seminole Oklaho- will have to learn will be the incoming ranted her the first ever Gulf Star Player of almost jumped out of the plane." Beasley ma Junior College last year, Bush was the players. We'll have lots of depth because of the Week honors as well as a first team recalls. first recruit signed by Beasley. alt the playing time that our reserves got all-conference berth. If the coach would have jumped, it's Also expected to push for playing time last year." Grayson was flanked in the starting line- entirely possible that he would have had a underneath is Darren Melancon. the This year's Lady Demon line-up figures upby Annie Harris. Harris, a9.6pointsper 6-9, better chance than his team does during team's tallest player at Melancon was to be a lot like last year's edition — that is. game scorer, was a second team all-Gulf the first half of its schedule. NSU, after redshirted last year, but has displayed a fine run and gun. Teressa Thomas and Lonnie Star choice along with being a member of winning only three games last year, opens shooting touch from theoutside. Freshman Banks are back for a fourth and last year at the loops academic team. its season with contests against the Uni- Darrin Turner should also see some playing the point and shooting guard spots, respec- Key reserves who saw action in all games versity of Kentucky, the University of Ala- time. tively- Both are coming off their most iastyearwillbejuniorsKristy Harris, Sandy the guard bama and Southern Methodist. And The Demons are deepest at productive seasons which culminated in Pugh and senior Vai Williams. Hams con- position, with seven playing in the back- things don't get any easier after that, as being named as the first team guards on last tinues to improve, raising her scoring aver- who startedafew games games against the likes of McNeese State, court. Roy Roach, year's Gulf Star Conference team. age a year ago in addition to passingoff for point last season, is back for his Louisiana Tech, Lamat, Rice University at the Thomas, who will take over as the lead- 70 assists, third highest among all Lady follow. senior year. Roach is the only three year and Northeast Louisiana ing assist maker in NSU Lady Demon his- Demons. Pugh sparkled off the bench, letterwinner this year's team and he'll be "I'm more concerned about how we per- on tory this year, passed off for 190 feeds in doubling her scoring average from her only for playing ability but form in those games than if we win or lose, counted on not 1984-85, matching that up with a career freshman year (7.1). The CoSlDA says Beasley realistically. "It will be a good leadership as well. Craig Calcote, a 6-4 off three high scoring average of 1 1.9. The leader of academic all-American picked best Baton Rouge, started six experience for us only if we play to the sophomore from the offense, TTiomas had the second fewest rebounds per contest and will be an in- for last season in making his of our abilities. The kids will get a taste of games NSU turnovers on the entire team despite hand- strumental cog in 1985-86. Williams, now reputation as a shooter who can also play big rime basketball." ling the ball nearly twice as much as any- in her final season, will continue to contri- Bensley attacks the formidable slate with defense. body else. Her free throw percentage of bute the same way that she was during her After those two, it's all green. Patrick a team that is basically young. Roy Roach .807 netted her conference honors, as did first three — hustle, hard work, rebound- are club's lone Wesley is a stringbean of a playet at 6-3, and Dwight Moody the her assist average of 7.3. Thomas was an ing and mixing it up underneath. his cat-quick moves to the- seniors. The only two juniors are junior 165 pounds, yet honorable-mention ail-American choice Also back from last year's championship Victor hoop enabled him to net 23 points per college transfers Gerald Bush and by Women's Basketball News last year. squad IS guard Monica Lee and forward high school senior. Freeman Willis. Three sophomores back from a year contest as a Banks has been hustling ever since she Missy Landreneau. Lee. hot off the bench, 6-9 center Williams is another player Beasley is high ago include Darren Melancon. a stepped onto campus four years ago and has will provide instant offense off the bench redshirted last yeat, Tur- on, citing the 5-11 guard's consistency as who was Damn yet to stop. Number ten has more moves while Landteneau will add adlways needed Wesley, Freeman Williams his main attribute. ner, Patrick than a wet noodle when going to the hoop muscle in the rebounding department. and Cedric Yarbrough. William Young, the last returnee from will for playing and is a threat to either score or pass oft Landreneau be pushed these are the players of the last year's squad, has one year's exi>enence Davis, Though anytime the roundbali is in her hands. time by incoming players Clara Jean lijture, the one player on who both the under his belt, a factor thatshouldhelphim Traditionally a slow starter, Banks fol- Julie Harvey and Lori Martin, while future is built ladder, present and being on iscenter move up the lowed that formula last year before catch- Michelle Efferson will see action at the George Jones. The 6-6 center from Cap- Beasley is hoping that his team will be point guard position. tain Shreve High School was the long well-prepared for Gulf Star conference bright spot for Northwestern State a year competition, which gets underway January Harriers Post Successful Season ago, and it was his performance that leads 20 against Stephen F. Austin. For the Northwestern State cross- our present team must improve to the point country team, the 1985 season was a suc- that he can be conference MVP, or we must cessful year, one in which saw the harriers recruit some such runner. If we can, we'll start out slow and come on fast — fast challenge for the team championship next enough to record a third place finish in the year. Gulf Star Conference race. Southwest While the men enjoyed a good season. Texas State won both the men's and the job that the Lady Demon runners did women's championships, Stephen F. Au- bordered on the unbelievable. NSU didn't stin placed second in both events and even field a team through the season's first Northwestem's mens and womens teams three meets, yet managed to round up garnered third place finishes. enough runners to compete in the lanei Head coach Leon Johnson was pleased half of the season while placing an amaiing that the Demons had reached their pre- third in the Gulf Star. "Fourofourgirlsbad season objectives, but was already looking never run cross-country, and three of ahead to next year. "Our goal for the year them had never even run track. To finish was to narrow the gap between the number third in the conference is a credit to their one team and ourselves and to improve on willingness to do more. NSU will never be last year's conference finish. We finished able to compete with Southwest Texas or fouth last year, 101 points behind the win- Stephen F. Austin in cross country until ner. This year we were third and only 34 our women's programs have scholarship points behind the winner, so we almost cut athletes." it in half," exclaimed Johnson. Johnson knows what it will take to be In the conference championships, Buzzy among the conference elite next year. "We Crenshaw finished first for NSU with a Third Place Finishers: Finishing third this year in the (lulf Star Conference cross need to have a number one runner, some- 26:11 clocking over the 8.000 meter country race were (front row, left to right): Mark Spikes, Russell Duty, Buzzy one who will be able to challenge for the course. Missy Landreneau was the top Lady Crenshaw and Marvin Lyons. Back Row (L-R): Jerome Caven, Joe English, Ronald individual conference champiooship, or Demon finisher with a time of 22; 1 7 over Wilkins and Sean Lucas. Not shown is senior Chris Maggio. we'll be third again next year. Someone on 3,000 meters. 1 Volleyball Team Makes Significant Improvement After not having won a single match for the past two years, the Northwestern Sute Lady Demons came on like gangbiw- ters this past season as they recotxied a regular season record of 13-13 heading into the conference playoffs. "We played better physically and cut down on service errors while hustlinga lot more," says second year coach Linda Jones. Assisted by Janet Geurrini, Jones was the architect of one of the school's most stunning sports turnarounds. The Lady Demons, who ended their season with matches at the USL Tournament on November 1 and 2 before advancing to the conference championships November 1 and 12, had been winless since the vol- leyball program was reinstated three years ago. In a season full of highlights, probably none glowed more than a tintalating five game win over Southern University. Whipped into a frenzy by the home crowd, the Lady Demons nailed a 15-12 victory after being down earlier in the contest. For her performance in that game, freshman Dawn Carlos of Terrebone, Louisiana was named the Gulf Star Conference's 1985 Lady Demon VoUeyball Team Outstanding Player of the Week, the first Kneeling (L-R): Colette Jones. Tanya Champagne Standing (L-R): Sonja time ever that an NSU volleyball player Dale. Robun Justin. Dawn Carlos, Kirsten Cjemhauser, Wendy Zuccom and Laura Waguespak had been so honored. Paula Blanks and Annie Bloxson. TIME OUTS LEFT DOWN TO GO BALL ON ..'.rfUms.^^' NSU SAY THANKS! This scoreboard anchored in the north endzone wouldn't be there if it weren't for the combined efforts of Exchange Bank, Budweiser, Wendy's or Coke. Northwestern State sends a big THANKS to those sponsors! (A •3. O u £ in c o "^ *^O v*C --^ >o c/:i Cu &. Z a 2: 3 -a « it u O o. z c w E z 'e z ^ 01 4*