Alumni Columns (Volume Fall 2007)

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Great news for your alma mater came out of the recent limesayearbyNorthwesternStateUniversity.
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al funds available to Northwestern and all Louisiana colleges and universities.
This new funding is being used to enhance student services, provide addition- NSUALUMNIOFFICERS
al student scholarships, increase pay for faculty and staff, perform deferred main- President JimmyWilliams
tenance on campus facilities and other needs ofthe university. Alexandria, 1993
VicePresident JerryBrungart
This year, more than 20 new faculty are being hired in academic areas across Natchitoches. 1969, 1971
campus. These new faculty will help reduce faculty teaching loads, allow Northwest- Secretary-Treasurer JosephB.Stamey
ern to add class sections and reduce the size of manyclasses. Natchitoches. 1983
The university plansto seek approval fromthe Board ofSupervisorsforthe Uni- ExecutiveDirector Dr.ChrisMaggio
Natchitoches, 1985, 1991
versity of Louisiana System and the Louisiana Board of Regents for new doctoral,
master's and bachelor's programs in the comingmonths. Northwestern will propose BOARDOFDIRECTORS
a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree and master's degrees in social work, criminal DaneBroussard Houston,Texas, 1986
Jerry Brungart Natchitoches. 1969, 1971
justice and professional science along with a certificate program in higher educa- TommyChester Arcadia, 1969
tion. Wewill also seek permissionto begin bachelor's programs in professional com- LeonardEndris Shreveport, 1974, 1975
munication and unified public safety and administration. Adrian Howard Arlington.Texas, 1989
Northwestern received $20 million in the state's capital outlay bill for five proj- GPaatirlicJioaneWsigginsHrapmann DeNsattrcehheazn,, 11997831., 11997988
ects including $3,480,000 for the extension of South Jefferson Street to the High- Matt Koury Leesville, 1995
way 1 Bypass, $4 million for electrical underground system replacement, BryantLewis Haynesville, 1958
$5,325,000forthe demolition and reconstruction ofWest Caspari Hall and the ren- CarrollLong Tyler,Texas, 1970
Dr.LisaMathews Benton, 1992
ovation of East Caspari Hall, $5.6 million for the renovation of Williamson Hall and DavidMorgan Austin.Texas, 1973
$1.6 million for upgrades and expansion ofthe campus fiberoptic network. KipPatrick Shreveport. 1995
As a university, we are determined to usethis additional funding in awaywhich JosephB.Stamey Natchitoches, 1983
GlennTalbert Shreveport. 1964
will provide the most possible benefitto the people of Louisiana. RickyWalmsley Covington, 1985
Thank you again for all you do to support Northwestern State University. J.MichaelWilburn Shreveport, 1975
JimmyWilliams ...- Alexandria, 1993
Dr.LeonardA.Williams NewOrleans. 1993
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This pastsummerandeveryyear, Northwestern is hostto LeahPilcherJackson, 1994
literally thousands of high school students who visit campus Contributors
DavidWest
to attend cheer and dance camps, athletic clinics, music and DougIreland, 1986
auxiliary clinics, academic sessions for accelerated students, and, this year, Boys Photography
and Girls State. This provides us with invaluable opportunities to make a good GaryHardamon
impression on college-bound students and their parents. Design/Layout
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Another wonderful source for finding out about outstanding prospective stu- NSUPressPublicationsOffice
dents is through you, our alumni and friends. You may have a grandchild, a neigh-
bor or other special youth that you believe would find personal growth and an out-
standing college experience at Northwestern. If this is the case, please take a
momentto look atPage 17 ofthis magazine, whereyou can provide names and con-
tact information for a prospective student. You can also contact University Recruit-
ing by calling toll free [phone] or [phone] or by e-mailing
[e-mail]. Our recruiters will follow up on all referrals to help prospec- Northwestern State University is accredited by the
tive students explore what Northwestern has to offer, including academic programs Commission on Colleges ofthe Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur,
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As havestatedbefore,ouralumniareourmostcredibleambassadors.Thankyou awardAssociate, Baccalaureate, Master's, Specialistand
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forall you doto support Northwestern and I hopeto see you orhearfromyou soon.
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Florida? Absolutely. Florida State? Not quite.
Georgia? Yes. Georgia Southern? Not even close.
Marking the centennial of intercollegiate football competition puts Northwest-
em State Lniversitv in a select group of southern universities sponsoring NCAA
Division I athletics programs.
Northwestern and The Citadel are celebrating their 100-year anniversaries of
football this fall.The\ will join an exclusive group of20 universities with Di\ision
I programs to have reached that landmark across the Deep South.
In Louisiana. Northwestern steps into a second century of football alongside
LSU. Tulane. Louisiana Tech and Louisiana-Lafayette. It was a 1907 contest
against Louisiana Polytechnic that was the first for Louisiana State Normal College
against anothercollege team,although Normal football teamshadcompeted against
picked teams, club teams and city teams in preceding years.
^RSBJfi^ Around the Deep South, the 100-year club includes Texas.Texas A&M.TCU.
Baslor. Arkansas. Alabama. Auburn. Tennessee. Georgia. Georgia Tech. Florida.
Mississippi State. Ole Miss. Vanderbilt. Alabama State, and Tennessee-Chat-
tanooga, along with the Louisiana members, according to NCAA records. The
nation's oldest Division I football programs are Rutgers and Princeton at 137 years
each.
To commemorate joining those select ranks. Northwestern began making
plans for the celebration before the end of last basketball season. The decision
was made to kick off the official Centennial Celebration on a festive da\ in its
own right. July 4. with the announcement of "The Top 100 Players in Demon
Football History." Fan voting conducted in May was a primary component in
the selection process, with a committee completing the selections. More than
1,100 ballots were mailed to former Demon players and coaches, while fans
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Centennial Celebration continued
Northwestern State's
"Top 100 Players in
Demon Football History" and the public were encouraged to vote about, not just some of us, but all of us
•As chosen byfan voting with con- online through www.nsudemons.com. who have ever played or cheered for
sultation by a blue-ribbon selection the university's official athletics website. Northwestern. To be part of something
committee The Top 100 list was narrowed down with this kind of history and tradition,
• Commemorating the 100th anniver- fromagroupof230players nominated by that's special."
sary ofintercollegiatefootball com- a blue-ribbon panel comprised of former There are more players whose career
petition at NSU players, coaches and past and present ended in the 1980s (20) than any other
administrators. Credentials required decade on the list. Included are 18 from
CorwynAldredge (TE, 1962-64); Mike included either first-team all-conference the 1990s, 17 from both the 1960s and the
Almond (WR, 1975-78); Butch Ballard (QB, or All-Louisiana recognition, All-Ameri- current decade, 15 from the 1970s, 10
1973-76); Don Beasley(QB, 1961-64); Arthur ca honors, professional football experi- from the 1950s andjust three from earlier
"Tank" Berry(DL, 1981-84); Nathan Black
ence, selection to the university's Gradu- years.
(WR, 1998-01); Gordon Boogaerts (LB, ate N Club Hall ofFame for performance The Top 100 list includes players
1970-72); BillyJack Booth (TE, 1956-59);
as afootball player for the Demons,orby starting with 1923-25 tailback Harry
William Broussard (OL, 1996-99); Greg Buck-
being a current or former school record "Rags" Turpin, who was named head
ley (OL, 2001-04);
holderorcurrently ranking in the all-time coach in 1934 and served in that capacity
JerryBurton (DB, 1960-63); Mario Cage (RB, records. Some players prior to World War for a record 22 seasons. It was capped by
1971-74); AndreCarron (LB, 1988-91): II were also on the ballot based on past three players who just completed their
ToryCollins (DL, 2003-06); RobertDaniel testimonials from coaches ofthat era. Demon football careers last fall: two-time
(DL, 1994-98); Joe Delaney(RB, 1977-80); "As we expected, the selection All-America defensive tackle Tory
John Dilworth (DB, 1971-74); Al Dodd (DB, process generated a great deal of interest Collins, career receiving leader Derrick
1963-66); DudleyDowning (OL, 1952-54); aroundthe state and from NSU supporters Doyle, and three-time first-team All-
DerrickDoyle(WR, 2003-06); around the country. Choosing a 'Top 100' Southland Conference safety Russ Wash-
list has been a wonderful way to kick off ington.
Mark Duper(WR, 1980-81); WalterEdler
the celebration of our 100-year football Typical ofthe reaction ofthe players
(DL, 1967-70); Al Edwards (WR, 1986-89);
Johnny Emmons (ATH, 1948-51); Jerry anniversary," said Director of Athletics chosen was this response from quarter-
Greg Burke. backJames "Red" McNew,a starquarter-
Fowler(OL, 1959-62); Mike Funches (OL,
1997-98); LarryGaudet(LB, 1968-71); Mike Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end back and safety from 1953-56:
Green (DB, 1997-99); Warren Griffith (OL, Jackie Smith joined College Foot-
1976-80); Don Guidry(QB, 1965-68); ball Hall of Fame members Joe "I was lucky enough to have played
Delaney and Gary Reasons on the with an outstandinggroup andcoachedby
RossGwinn (OL, 1963-66); Adrian Hardy "Top 100" roster. a great staff. Coach Turpin, Coach Ledet
(DB, 1989-92); Bobby Hebert (QB, 1979-82); Also among the Top 100 roster and Coach Brown will always have a
Bert Heckel (OL, 1956-59); Charlie Hennigan are nine members of the Louisiana warm place in my heart .... Thanks to all
(WR, 1955-57); Randy Hilliard (DB, 1986-89); Sports Hall of Fame, eight All-Pro myformer teammates andI know without
Keith Hodnett(K, 1985-88); Dale Hoffpauir or Pro Bowl participants, and eight their help this honor would not have been
(ATH, 1956-59); DerrickJohnese (RB, 2002- Demons who played in the Super possible. I accept on their behalf"
04); Donald Johnson (RB, 1969-72); Bowl including five who played on
winning teams in that game. The Top 100 The "Top 100 Players" were honored
Jamall Johnson (LB, 2003-04); Jermaine
Jones (DB, 1995-98); John King (OL, 1987- includes 37 Ail-Americans, along with Sept. 1 when Northwestern celebrated the
90); John Kulakowski (DL, 1984-87); Brad dozens of pro football participants, 100th anniversary of its first intercolle-
Laird (QB, 1991-95); A.K. "Buddy" Lancaster including six who are currently active. giate competition as the 2007 season
(ATH, 1948-50); Monte Ledbetter(WR, 1964- Five players from the unbeaten (9-0) kicked off with a home contest at Turpin
65); WalterLedet(OL, 1934-38); Kevin Lewis 1966 team made the Top 100: All-Ameri- Stadium against Henderson State, where
(DB, 1985-88); Roy Locks (DL, 1999-02); ca safety Al Dodd, Senior Bowl partici- formerNSU head coach Sam Goodwin is
pant Dick Reding (receiver), quarterback the director of athletics. Centennial cele-
TonyJoe Maranto (DB, 1995-97); Clarence Don Guidry,offensive tackle Ross Gwinn bration activities are being staged at each
Matthews (RB, 1992-95); GaryMcCrary(OL, and receiverAl Phillips.All-Americatail- 2007 home football game, including the
1968-71); Terrence McGee (DB, 1999-02); back Parker Wiggins was the only repre- Oct. 27 homecoming contest. The com-
JRoabmeerst"MRoeodr"eM(cDNB,ew19(82A-T8H5,);19E5d3-M56o)s;es (LB, sentative from the 11-0 Demons of 1939. memoration will wrap up early next year
"This is just an incredible honor," with a "Sam Goodwin Roast" with the
1990-93); Craig Nail (QB, 2001); Greg
said Gwinn. "You think about 100 years school's all-time winningest football
Necaise (DL, 1989-90); Quintene Newhouse
(DL, 2001-04) of football and that's what this is really coach as the featured guest.
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The "Top 100" roster includes 54 years. He played 16 seasons in the NFL,
offensive players: 16 linemen, 14 running using the speed that made him an out- Top 100 Players continued
backs, 13 wide receivers, eight quarter- standing hurdler on the Demons' track
backs and three tight ends. There are 36 team to redefinethe tightend's role in pro
Vic Nyvall (RB, 1967-69); VictorOatis (WR,
defensive players, with 17 defensive football, leading to his Pro Football Hall
1979-82); JohnWayne Odom (OL, 1960-63);
backs, 11 linemen and eight linebackers. ofFame enshrinement in 1994. SammyJoe Odom (LB, 1962-63); Ed Org-
Four specialists - kickers, punters and Smith, Delaney and Reasons are also
eron (DL, 1980-83); Patrick Palmer(WR,
returners - made the list along with six in the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, 1994-97); PeteyPerot(OL, 1975-78); Al
players in the "athlete" category because along with Top 100 choices Duper, Phillips (WR, 1966-69); David Pittman (DB,
of their versatility and contributions on Bobby Hebert (quarterback), Charlie 2002-05); Mike Pool (QB, 1969-70)
offense, defense and special teams. Hennigan (receiver), Walter Ledet
Reasons,All-America from 1981-83, (guard), Charlie Tolar (running back), Ronnie Powell (RB, 1997-98); Gary Reasons
is the only three-time All-America player and Turpin. (LB, 1980-83); Dick Reding (WR, 1963-66);
in school history, and was the first in Current Demons' head coach Scott Michael "Red" Richardson (DB, 1981-84);
Football Championship Subdivision (for- Stoker and defensive line coach Roy Kurt Rodriguez(LB, 1999-02); Jackie Smith
merly Division I-AA) history. He set Locks made the Top 100 roster. Stoker (TE, 1959-62); MarcusSpears (OL, 1991-
school records with 172 tackles as a sen- was a record-breaking quarterback from 93); John Stephens (RB, 1984-87); Scott
Stoker(QB, 1986-89); Glenn Talbert(ATH,
ior and 394 in his career. 1986-89,guiding the 1988 Demonstothe
1961-63);
Delaney, who shattered school sin- Southland Conference title and the play-
gle-game andcareerrushing records from off quarterfinals. Locks, a four-year BobTatum (OL, 1951-54); TonyTaylor(RB,
1977-80, won "Rookie of the Year" hon- starter at defensive end and llinebacker, 1998-00); Gene Tennison (OL, 1998-01)
ors in 1981 for the NFL's Kansas City was a 2002All-Americaend fora playoff Keith Thibodeaux (DB, 1993-96); Sidney
Chiefs. He is the only two-sport All- team. Thornton (RB, 1973-76); CharlieTolar(RB,
American in school history, also winning Six players currently in the NFL are 1956-58); Darryl Toussaint(DB, 1978-80);
accolades in track and field as a member among the Top 100: Pro Bowl kick FloydTurner(WR, 1985-88); Odessa Turner
of the Demons' 1981 NCAA Division I returner and cornerback Terrence McGee (WR, 1984-86); Harry "Rags"Turpin (RB,
champion 4x100 meter relay team. That (Buffalo), 9-year veteran cornerback 1925-29);
unit also included two other Top 100 Kenny Wright (Cleveland). 8-year cor-
members,receivers Mark Duper and Vic- nerback Mike Green (Seattle).6-yearvet- RandyWalker(P-K, 1970-73); WayneWalker
(P, 1963-65); Richard Ware (RB, 1968-71);
tor Oatis. eran quarterback Craig Nail (Buffalo),
RussWashington (DB, 2003-05); Parker
Reasons was elected to the College second-year cornerback David Pittman Wiggins (RB, 1937-1940); AhmadWillis (DL,
Football Hall of Fame in 1996. with (Baltimore) and Collins, a rookie defen- 1999-02); DavidWright(ATH, 1976-79);
Delaney inducted posthumously a year sive tackle with Chicago. KennyWright(DB, 1996-98); Ferrell
later. The selection committee also named Yarbrough (DL, 1958-61); TobyZeigler(SP,
Smith, a tight end and punter for the 13 other players as honorary captains, 2002-05).
Demons from 1959-62, led Northwestern recognizing their remarkable leadership
in receiving twice and in punting three contributions durinu their days at NSU. HONORARY CAPTAINS
(Chosen by the selection committee in
Demons start '07 football season with two home games recognition oftheir leadership skills,
unselfish team play andpositive
NORTHWESTERN STATE DEMONS 2007 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE impact on their teammates during
September 1 Henderson State Home 6:00 theirplaying careers)
September 8 'Central Arkansas Home 6:00
September 15 Northeastern Away 12:30 EST
E.H. Gilson (HB, 1937-40); GrantCrowder
September 22 Open date
(LB, 1994-95); Jerry Epperson (OL, 1951-
September 29 Texas Tech Away 6:00
54); Guy Hedrick (RB, 1990-92); Bill Johnson
October 6 *Nicholls State Away 2:00
(OL 1975-78); LesterLatino (LB, 1966-69);
October 13 'Southeastern Louisiana Home 2:30
October 20 *Sam Houston State Away 2:00 Bryant"Red" Lewis (1956-57); Carroll Long
October 27 'Texas State (HOMECOMING) Home 2:00 (OL, 1965-66); Rob Robertson (FB, 1994-
November 3 Ole Miss Away 1:00 97); MarkSchroeder(RB, 1978-79);
November 10 'McNeese State Away 7:00 Theophile Scott(HB, 1940-42); CarlosTread-
November 17 'Stephen F. Austin Home 2:00 way (TE, 1988-92); Earnest"Bama"Wright
(1936-39).
'Southland Conferencegames
Kickofftimesall CST, and aresubjecttochange. Dates subjecttochangefortelevisedgames.
Pleasevisitwww.isudemons.comforupdates.
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Homecoming
2007
Northwestern 's Homecoming Festivities will be celebrated Thursday, Oct. 25 through
Saturday, Oct. 27 with many activitiesfor alumni, visitors andfriends.
Thursday, October 25 Pi Kappa Phi Alumni meeting
9 a.m. -Pi Kappa Phihouse
NSU Retirees Reception
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.—President's Home
College of Business Brunch
Reception for all Northwestern Retirees. 10a.m. -noon—Natchitoches Room, RussellHall
Friday, October 26 All College of Business alumni are invited to renew old friendships
before the game. Inductees into the College's Hall of Distinction
Alumni Association Board Meeting will be recognized at approximately 10:30 a.m. and announce-
10a.m., RedRiver WaterwayCommission Buildingon the High- ments regarding professorships will be made. For more informa-
way1 Bypass directlyacross thestreet from the Mariner's tion, call the College of Business at [phone].
RestaurantAnnual Board of Directors meeting open to the public.
ROTC Open House
HomecomingGolfTournament 10a.m. - 1p.m.- JamesA. Noe MilitaryScience Building
1p.m. —NSURecreation Complex ROTC alumni are invited to visit the hospitality room at the ROTC
Golfers are invited to participate in the annual golf scramble on building between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. For more information, con-
the 18-hole golfcourse for $50 per player (includes golfcart and tact Monica Breedlove at 318-357-5157 or email,
lunch by Coach Gene Knecht). Tee time is at 1 p.m. and lunch will [e-mail].
be served at noon. Reservations can be made by calling Drake
Owens at [phone] or e-mailing [e-mail]. University Bookstore Open
10a.m. - 2p.m. - Student Union
NSU Foundation Board Meeting
NSU memorabilia and souvenirs will be available for purchase.
1:30p.m., RedRiverWaterwayCommission Buildingon the High-
way1 Bypass directlyacross thestreetfrom the Mariner's N-Club Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Restaurant. Open to the public. 10:30a.m. - Magale Recital Hall
Homecoming Parade For more information, call Gil Gilson at [phone] or email
[e-mail].
5p.m. (approx.) - Campus/Town Annual Homecoming Parade for
both the Northwestern and Natchitoches communities. Begins at
Prather Coliseum and ends at the downtown riverbank. A pep rally Classof 1957 Homecoming Brunch
on the riverbank will follow the parade. 11 a.m.- Family& ConsumerScience Building, Second Floor.
The brunch is $10 per person. Reservations should be made by
Reception Monday, Oct. 15. For more information orto RSVP, contactVirginia
6-7p.m. - Student Union Lobby Crossno at [phone] or [phone] or email
HonoringAlumni Board, Foundation Board, Excellence in Teaching [e-mail].
Award Recipients, Long Purple Line Recipients, N-Club Inductees,
and President's Distinguished Service Award Recipient. Alumni Tailgating
11:30a.m. - 1:30p.m. - TailgatingField
Pi Kappa Phi Open House The Alumni Association will serve plate lunches for $5 per person.
7p.m. -PiKappa Phihouse All NSU Alumni are invited to visit the tent for a casual meal with
All Pi Kappa Phi alumni and their families are invited. friends and former classmates before the game.
Homecoming Banquet
TailgatingActivities
7p.m. - Student Union Ballroom 11:30a.m. - 1:30p.m. - TailgatingFieldadjacentto TurpinStadi-
Join us for the annual banquet, as we honorthe Long Purple um. Various groups, includingthe Greek organizations, N-Club,
Line Recipients, the President's Distinguished Service Award and College of Education will be tailgating priorto the football
Recipient, Excellence in Teaching Award Recipients and the N- game.
Club Inductees. Tickets are $15 per person and can be pur-
chased at the Alumni Center or by calling 357-4414 or 1-888- GymnasticsTeam Reunion
799-6486.
Noon -1:30p.m., StroudRoom, Fieldhouse
A reception priorto the banquet willbe held from Former Gymnastics Team members and their families are invited
6-7p.m. in the lobbyoftheStudent Union. to participate in a team reunion. For more information, please call
the Athletic Department at [phone] or email Will Brous-
Saturday, October 27 sard at [e-mail].
College of Education Reunion
AlumniArtShow/Picnic
8:30a.m. - TeacherEducation Center —
All graduates ofthe College of Education are invited to attend a Noon Orville HancheyGallery
Northwestern State University's School ofCreative & Performing
breakfast that will honor the inductees ofthe College's Hall of
Distinguished Educators. For more information, call the College Arts, Fine & Graphic Arts Department, will host the 2nd annual
of Education at [phone]. alumni exhibit in conjunction with this fall's Homecoming celebra-
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"Brick Shack" remembered
During a bus tour ofthe campus during the Class of
1957 reunion last spring, Allen Horton Jr. noted the loca-
tion of Eugene P. Watson Library and what was missing
from that spot: the "Brick Shack," the two-story men's
dormitory.
"How could such a pillar of learning now stand
almost over where 'The Brick Shack' stood?" he won-
dered. A partial history from 1956-57 may explain the
irony.
"On the second floor ofthe north wing housed per-
haps some ofthe best friends this Cajun could have ever
been around," Horton said. "They were Al, Ted, Peewee,
Pig, the Hineston Trio, Bootsie, Kenneth Wayne, Joe, The
Old Salt, Bud, Jimmy, Tapper and Elvis's two biggest
fans, even before he became a star.
"From thisgroupcameat least fivecoaches, two very
successful realtors, a parish school superintendent, two or
more school administrators, thepresidentofamajorpaper
operation and a member of the NSU outstanding educa-
tors Hall of Fame. We mourn Joe, Kenneth Wayne and
Homecoming Activities continued Donald, who are continuing to make NSU proud in a bet-
ter world than this one.
tion. For more information, call Leslie Gruesbeck at (318) 352- "A book could be written about the pranks, laughs
6974 or email [e-mail]. and true school spirit shared amongst us. The trips to
Mamma V's for hot tamales and a stop at Maggio's for
Pregame Activities what we saidwas 'rootbeer.' Forsome strange reason, the
1:30p.m. - Turpin Stadium administration frowned ifthiswasconsumed in the Shack.
Enjoy the pre-game show by the Spirit of Northwestern Marching Many shucks and root beer cans were disposed ofin the
Band and other game day activities.
janitorial container.
Homecoming Game vs.TexasState "The night of the fire, when Pig and Joe were the
2p.m. - Turpin Stadium heroes, half-asleep Pig made his way down the hall to use
the facilities when he noticed strange blinking red lights
Halftime Ceremonies flickering at one end ofthe hall where the huge window
3:30p.m. (approx.) - Turpin Stadium fan was mounted. Thinking fire, Pig woke up Joe and
they went to investigate. Joe, the hall monitor, was not
Postgame Reception for HomecomingCourt very pleased to beawakened in the first place. Heand Pig
5p.m. (approx.) - StroudRoom in theAthletic Fieldhouse were less than thrilled to find a blinking road detour bar-
For more information, call Yonna Pasch at [phone] or email ricade in front of the huge window fan, which together
[e-mail]. By invitation only. made an unusual sight. We proudly continued to give
N-Club Barbecue kudos to the two in saving us from 'the fire.'
5 p.m. (approx.) - "N" Club Tent at Tailgating Field "Going back to the irony of the library now above
For more information, call Gil Gilson at [phone] or email at ground previously occupied by The Shack brings this
[e-mail]. thought: many of us never knew where the old library
was, much less how to get in and out ofit. We think of
"Boogie onthe Bricks" those who resided here, coming back in whatever spirit
7 p.m. (approx.) - Front Street they may be, trying to find their old room, winding up in
Join Demon fans in the Historic Districtfor live music, food and danc- the new library and not being able to get out.
ing as Natchitoches hosts a free street dance and concert.
"So, ifwhen using the library at night you may find
lota Mu Chapter of Delta SigmaTheta Sorority&Theta Delta tamaleshucks in thewastecontainersorseestrange blink-
ChapterofOmega Psi Phi Faternity 35th Reunion ing lights coming from some dark corner, do not panic.
Time andPlace TBA It'sjust anothertraditional fun-lovingghost ofNSU keep-
For more information, call either Reginald Jones at [phone] ing the campus alive and filled with 'spirit.' Maybe a
or [phone] or email at [e-mail] or Brenda library wing, room, or hall should be named the Brick
Fowler Milner at [phone] or email at [e-mail] Shack to make these ghosts feel more at home. This is
or Judith Green at [phone] or [phone] or email at dedicated to all who remember the Brick Shack as their
[e-mail].
second home."
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Alumni Gatherings
Shreveport Crawfish Boil
Chris Grisham and
Wendy Grisham
(2000), Kelle Head
(2001, 2005) and
Brad Jones (1998)
were among the
guests at the
Shreveport
gathering.
Janis Franklin, Marguerite
Hudson (1949), Billy Hud-
son(1948), Gene Haynes
Enjoying crawfish and fun were, front row from
left, Kay Thompson and Patsy Wilson. On the (1954) and Earl Haynes
back row are Tommy Wilson (1975), Tim (1955)gatheredtoremem-
Thompson (1976) and Jason Everage (2001). ber college days at the
Shreveport Crawfish Boil.
Buddy Bonnette Memorial Day 25th Annual Chris Roper Memorial
Golf Scramble Golf Tournament
Kerry Lucky, William Hale (1997), NSU Assistant Director of
Development Jill Bankston (1997) and Todd Matney com-
peted in the Buddy Bonnette Golf Scramble, above left, as Participating in the annual Chris Roper Golf Tourna-
did Dan Poole (1952), Bob Pender (1955, 1960), Len Pon- ment were, from left, Kenny Clark (1979), Mike Stain-
der (1959, 1965) and Dwane Murphy (1957), above right. back (1979), Danny Clark (1979), David Thompson,
Tom Brassell (1979), JerryGriggs, GaryGriggs and Andy
Pyles (1980).
Buddy Bonnette
Memorial Day
GolfScramble
Other Golf Scramble teams were Dan Carr (1955, 1958),
Harold Collier (1975), T.E. Wall and Jim Reichel, above left,
as well ds Ryan Todtenbier, Paul Errington, Steven Boyd
and Darin Ellet, above right.
Mary Roper, left, and Rick Roper, right, greeted Allison
McCloud, center, the 2007-08 recipient of the Chris
Roper Scholarship.
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Don Purser Memorial Golf Scramble & Winn Parish Reception
Members ofthe Don Purserfamilygreeted fellow Adam Daughtry was named
alumni and guests at the Don Purser Memorial winner of the Ted Jones
Golf Scramble and dinner in Winnfield. Seated Jason O'Brien, first recipient Scholarship for Winnfield.
from left are Megan Purser, Donnie Purser, John of the Don Purser Scholar- Stephanie Lawrence (2005)
Jackson (1955, 1970) and Matt Purser. On the ship, was greeted by Jane Winnfield area recruiter, pre-
back row are Leah Purser, Jane Purser(1949) and Purser (1949). sented the award.
Pam Purser.
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StateUniversity Brittain (1979), Chase Trichell,
Second place winners were Bo Files, Kyle Brittany Averett, Fred Teresa
Carter, Chuck Weeks and Deano Thorton (1982) and Zack Williams
(1977). (2004).
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First place winners in the Don Winnfield High School graduates who are
Purser Memorial Golf Scramble attending NSU this fall are, front row from
were Chad Goins (2000), Jeremy left, Hanah Hailey, Adam Daughtry and
Moore, Steve Johnson and Adam Jordan Jurek. On the back row are Kyle
Daughtry. McNaughton, Zack Price, and Dr. Randy
Webb.
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Dallas Alumni Gathering
Matt (2001) and Julie
(2003) Casstevens were
among the guests at the
Dallas gathering.
Monty Montgomery
(1956), Susie Branch and
Kathy Montgomery
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Ronnie Wise (1989), Trey Hennigan (2003), Trent Harrell, enjoyed the fellowship
Jermaine Jones (1998), Assistant Athletic Director Dr. among alumni and guests
William Broussard (2000) and Al Traylor(2001) were able in Dallas.
to catch up during the Dallas alumni gathering.
Raven Brown (1999), Andrea Bailey (1999), Carmen Pey- Old friends reunited in Dallas were, from left, Assistant
ton (1999), Quincy Perkins, Dawn DeVillier (2002), Katie Alumni and Development Director Jill Parker Bankston
Caldwell and Debbie Harp, from left, shared a meal with (1997), Brandi Poche Taylor (1998), Angela Hennigan
fellow alumni in Dallas. Kelso (1995), Kelley Kendall Mims (1996) and Jill Cantrell
Morrison (1993).
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