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The University of Tulsa Class of 1964 Memory Book The University of Tulsa Alma Mater Hail to thee Alma Mater, Gold and blue, Praise from thy sons and daughters, Old and new. Pride in our hearts, Our voices let us raise, Filled with devotion We will sing thy praise. Alma Mater, now we honor, Loyal, always true, We will lift our voice in chorus. Hail to Tulsa U! 1 9 6 4 Greetings From the President Dear Friends, This Homecoming we salute the members of the Class of 1964, who graduated in one of the iconic years of recent American history. From Beatlemania to the Ford Mustang to the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964, your year brought sweeping changes to American culture and society. Of course, there were plenty of worries and woes, too – including tensions with the Soviets, escalating war in Vietnam, and ugly violence in the South. Those days delivered both turmoil and triumph in ample measure. As it was then, it remains our mission here at The University of Tulsa to prepare young men and women to meet the challenges and opportunities of their time. That process includes a broad grounding in the humanities and liberal arts, thorough instruction in a student’s chosen major, an emphasis on service to others, and the daily inspiration of being part of a distinguished university family. As an alumnus or alumna, you remain an important member of that family. Your example illustrates how a TU education helps to shape a lifetime of success, both in one’s career and in one’s community. Your abiding support shows that school spirit does not end with graduation. And the gifts that so many of you contribute keep TU well equipped for the future. On behalf of today’s TU students, faculty and staff, I thank you for all that you do to uphold your alma mater and to ensure that the best traditions of The University of Tulsa remain part of our experience each and every day. All best, Steadman Upham President 1 9 6 4 In 1964 at TU: President of the University: Around Campus: Dr. Ben Graf Henneke • Students rallied to the Gary Place parking lot to watch the effigy burning of the Cincinnati Chancellor: Bearcats before the Homecoming game Clarence I. Pontius the next day. The snake dance preceded the bonfire and immediately afterward everyone The Adminstration: gathered to dance to the music of Gilly and Director of Public Relations: C. F. Bales The Gales. Dean of Students: H. N. Carter • Homecoming revived the days of the Director of Public Functions: Jess Chouteau Twenties. Students wore costumes Dean of Women: Florence Stevenson reminiscent of the times and they were Vice-President: W.V. Holloway entertained by the performers of the Harry Chaplain: C. Robert Kelly Cane Club. Athletic Director: Glenn Dobbs • Tri Deltas worked to reconstruct Henry Secretary-Treasurer: John Hayes Kendall College for their float and placed Director of Alumni Relations: William Hays second. Director of Admissions: Charles Malone • Many people gathered in the union to dance Registrar: George Metzel and watch the daily floor show. Assistant Secretary-Treasurer: Harold Staires • Some of the flapper dolls met up with the bouncers at the Harry Cane Club. Student Council: • “Welcome” was the password when President: Leigh Taylor representatives from Sigma Chi met their Vice-President: Joe Pelton fellow fraternity bother, Barry Goldwater, at Secretary: Monnett Brock the Tulsa air terminal. Treasurer: Redith Kilgore • The student union was the hub for campus activities. Pep rallies, elections, dances, and Kendallabrum Beauty Queens: many other events occurred in the union Jackie Collins – Kappa Kappa Gamma during the year. It was a focal point for Diane Bennett – Chi Omega students during the day who wished to relax, Sandy Curtis – Delta Delta Delta play bridge, or study. Peggy Wilgus– Kappa Alpha Theta • Chi Omega’s “Dancing Dolls” won the Best Phyllis Killingsworth – Chi Omega Women’s Trophy at this year’s Varsity Nite Bonnie McDougall – Delta Delta Delta show in Kendall Hall auditorium. • The “Beatles” of Sigma Chi “banged one out” TU Royalty: during their Best Men’s Trophy – winning act Band Queen: Janet Rivera at Varsity Nite held March 4-7. ROTC Honary Cadet Colonel: Pam Scott Football Queen: Ann Tanner Engineers Queen: Pam Scott Basketball Queen: Elaine Leroux 1 9 6 4 Events of 1964 • The civil rights act of 1964 was signed by • Hasbro launched GI Joe, an action figure to President Lyndon B. Johnson. join the Barbie Doll for girls. • The Beatles took the world and America by • Popular films included: “The Carpetbaggers,” storm and Beatlemania went into overdrive “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World,” “The as they released a series of number one hits Unsinkable Molly Brown,” “My Fair Lady,” including “I Want to Hold Your Hand” and and “Marry Poppins.” “All my Loving.” • JVC introduced the first VTR (Home Video • Cassius Clay won the boxing world Tape Recorder). heavyweight championship from Sonny • The electronic photo and videoconferencing Liston. were invented. • Gas was $0.30 per gallon. • A new car cost $3,500. • A loaf of bread was $0.21. • A movie ticket was $1.25. • The Boston Strangler, Alberto DeSalvo, was captured. • Warren Commission reported on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald had acted alone. • The first Ford Mustang was made by the Ford Motor Company. • Nelson Mandela and seven others were sentenced to life imprisonment in South Africa. • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. received the Nobel Peace Prize. • The World’s Fair was held in New York. • U.S. Surgeon General reported that smoking may lead to lung cancer. • “Hello Dolly,” “Funny Girl,” and “Fiddler on the Roof” premiered on Broadway in New York City. • The Rolling Stones released their debut album, “The Rolling Stones.” • Bob Dylan released “The Times They Are a Changin.” 1 9 6 4 Joe Anthis 9720 Briarcreek Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73162 405-840-0565 [email protected] BS International Business, JD ’66 Spouse: Carol Anthis. Spouse’s Current job/Activities: Teacher at Putnam City Schools. Employment: I have been an attorney for 46 years. 1 9 6 4 James Bethel 4952 East 4th Place, Tulsa, OK 74112 [email protected] BA Speech Family: Sons, Edward Wesley Bethel and Charles Burton Bethel. Employment: I spent time with R/TV, OKC/Tulsa IUPU, Colorado University, South Maine College, Boca Raton, Lamar University, Tulsa Community College, and have been self- employed. What have you been up to for the past 50 years? Hebrides (Scotland), Port Townsend, poet, screenplays. James Bethel 1 9 6 4 Judith Drake Bilek 568 East Magnolia Boulevard, Apt F., Burbank, CA 91501-1951 818-559-3675 [email protected] BS Special Education Spouse: Dale Bilek, ’63, BA English. Hurdle who taught me my craft and sent me on to a wonderful life. I also remember my aunt Spouse’s current activities: Writer/poet. and uncle’s (Ben and Lucylle Simler) drug store across from TU where they served food and Family: Only four-footers, a dog, Susie, and a sodas and sold used school books to all of us. cat, Buckey. Employment: Actor. I started my acting journey in New York City when I was hired by Gower Champion for a role in the international tour of “Hello Dolly” starring Mary Martin. From there I did numerous shows on, off and off-off Broadway, in regional and dinner theatres, and summer stock. I moved to California in 1992 where I’ve appeared in movies including “Intolerable Cruelty,” “The Holiday” and “Tales of Ordinary Madness.” I also have been in a number of television series including the last shows of “How I Met Your Mother” and “Suburgatory” as well as “NCIS,” “Parks and Recreation” and many years ago, “The Ed Sullivan Show.” Leisure time activities: I enjoy helping at an animal rescue group called C.A.R.E. I also enjoy watching the L.A. Dodgers play, performing Tai Chi, and substitute teaching water aerobics at the YMCA. Please share some of your favorite TU memories: I remember doing six or seven Judith Drake Bilek shows a year, summer included, and never forget my wonderful teachers, directors and friends; Dr. Beaumont Bruestle, Hank Barrows and John 1 9 6 4 George Bond 1345 Caliston Way, Pelham, AL 35124 205-482-0428 [email protected] BS Mathematics Spouse: Susan Bond. What have you been up to for the past Spouse’s Current job/activities: Susan is 50 years? I spent 29 years for Dupont, 14 a health consultant. years for Altec Industries in Alabama, two years running my own company and retired from two Family: I have two stepsons, Jonathan Miller companies. and Matthew Miller, two daughters, Kathryn McCurdy and Amanda Mitchell. I also have eight grandchildren. Employment: I still am working as an Oracle consultant. Leisure time activities: I enjoy playing golf, traveling, and genealogy. Please share some of your favorite TU memories: I remember sitting in the stands for the 61-14 victory over OSU. I have pictures of the scoreboard. Have you been involved with TU since graduation? I have not been involved. I have moved around quite a bit from Tulsa to Chattanooga, to Wilmington, DE, to Greenville, SC, and to Birmingham, AL. Who or what are you most looking forward to seeing when you return to TU? I look forward to seeing whoever is there from our class, assuming I make it. 1 9 6 4 Twila Ashley Brown 3905 S. Florence Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74105 [email protected] BS Elementary Education Spouse: Roy G.