Alumni Columns (Volume Spring 2001)

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by  Northwestern State University

Northwestern State University ofLouisiana
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Magazine Spring 2001
AlumniColumns
Dr. Randall J. Webb, President
OfficialPublicationofNorthwestern
Northwestern State University StateUniversity
Natchitoches,Louisiana
Organizedin 1884
DearAlumni: AmemberofCASE
VolumeXIINumber 1Spring2001
'nadditiontoNorthwestem'seducationalmission,theuni- TheAlumniColumns(USPS015480)ispublished
I 4timesayearbyNorthwesternStateUniversity,
versity also has other important roles including that of Natchitoches,Louisiana,71497-0002Periodicals
public service. A university must do more than educate. It PostagePaidatNatchitoches,La,andat
must alsobe involvedineconomicdevelopmentandinother additionalmailingoffices.POSTMASTER:Send
ways to improve the quality oflife in the area it serves. NorthawddersetsesrnchSatnagteesUntiovtehresiAtly,umNnaitcChiotloucmhness,La,
Northwestern has a number of programs and services which assist people 71497-0002.
throughout the country. AlumniOfficePhone:318-357-4414
The University hosts the National Center for Preservation Technology and and888-799-6486
FAX:[phone]
Training,aunitoftheNationalParkService.TheNationalCenteris aninterdis- Email:[email protected]
ciplinaryeffortbytheNationalParkServicetoenhancetheart, craftandscience
ofpreservation and conservation. NSUALUMNIOFFICERS
Northwestern is also home to the Louisiana School forMath, Science and the PresidJeanctkson,GMiinsgs.er1W9i8g6gins
Arts. The Louisiana School was one ofthe first schools ofits kind in the country VicePresident Dr.B.L.Shaw
andprovidesoutstandingeducationalopportunitiesformanyofthisstate'sbright- Shreveport, 1955,1960
estyoungpeople. This schoolhas asolidrecordofachievementandbenefitsfrom Secretary-Treasurer ChrisMaggio
Natchitoches, 1985
being on ourcampus.
ExecutiveDirector. ChrisMaggio
The University serves Natchitoches and surroundingcommunities through in- Natchitoches, 1985
novative programs to encourage economic development. NSU has an active Small
BusinessDevelopmentCenter. The SBDChelpsbusinessownersthroughcounsel- TommyCBhOesAtReDr OFDIRECTArOcRaSdia, 1969
ingand seminars designedtohelp them make theirbusinesses more successful. GlennTalbert Shreveport, 1964
Northwestern also works with local business and industry includingAlliance CarrollLong Tyler,Texas 1970
CompressorsandConAgratoprovidetrainingandclassesthatcanhelptheirwork- DaleBernard LakeCharles, 1972
DavidMorgan Austin,Texas 1973
ers gain knowledge and become more productive. The University has also devel- BryantLewis Haynesville, 1958
oped an effectivejob training and welfare-to-work program thathas made a posi- AdrianHoward Arlington,Texas 1989
tive difference inthelives ofthosewhohave taken advantage ofthis opportunity. LeahSherman Dallas,Texas 1986
Students at Northwestern also take an active role in the community by orga- JohnRamsey. NewOrleans, 1986
JoeCunningham,Jr. ...Natchitoches, 1984
nizingfood drives duringtheholidays andblooddrivesthroughouttheyear. Fac- LeonardEndris Shreveport, 1974, 1975
ulty and staffvolunteer their time serving in local civic clubs and charities that JimmyWilliams Winnfield, 1993
improvethe communities we serve. LeonardEndris Shreveport, 1974,1975
I know many ofyou are active inyourcommunities. I appreciate whatyou do GK.inMgiecrhaWeilggSianwsrie JackAsloenx,anMdirsisa.,, 11997826
tohelp others in the placeyou live and all you do to assistNorthwestern. GailJones Natchez, 1981, 1998
Dr.B.L.Shaw Shreveport, 1955, 1960
CarlosJones Ruston, 1995
F.AllenHortonJr....NewIberia, 1957,1962
Chris Maggio, Director JerryBrungart....Natchitoches, 1969, 1971
AlumniAffairs STUDENTREPRESENTATIVE
DavidGunn Slidell
Fellow Northwestern Graduates and Friends: SGAPresident
As we move into the springtime, yourAlumniAssocia- TheAlumniColumns ispublishedin
tion will continue to stay active and busy promoting spring,summer,fallandwinter.
your alma mater. We will host several events throughout Publisher
the state and region including receptions, dinners, craw- ChrisMaggio
fishboils, and several reunions. Editor
Iamproudtosaythatithasbeen 10yearssincethefirstclassgraduatedfi-omthe JenniferAnderson
Writers
LouisianaScholars'CollegeatNSU. Tocelebratethisoccasion,theinauguralgradu-
DougIreland
atingclass(Classof'91)willhostareuniononJvme2and3inNatchitoches. Forover DavidWest
a decade now, the Scholars'College has attracted bright, intellectually curious stu- Photography
dentstotheUniversityandhasproducedahighlysuccessfulgroupofalumni.So,itis GaryHardamon
withmuchanticipationthatwewelcomebackthesedistinguishedalumni. CoverLayout
Another major highlight ofthe semester for the alumni office is the "Golden SteveEvans
Jubilee Weekend." In conjunction with the spring commencement ceremonies, ArtDirection/Design/Layout
we will honor the class of 1951. We expect nearly 100 graduates to come back |S,1^| PM022002
"home"tocelebratetheiranniversaryalongwiththe 600-1- spring2001 graduates
who will become one ofthe nearly 80,000 graduates ofLouisiana State Normal
School, Northwestern State College, and now Northwestern State University.
We will againhost receptions in thehomes ofouralumni recognizingprospec- sNioornthonweCsotlelrengeSstaotfethUeniSvoeurtshietrynisAsacscorceidaittieodnboyfCtohlelCeogemsmiasn-d
tive students and their parents. These recognition receptions have proved to be Schools(1866SouthernLane,Decatur,Georgia30033-4097:
Telephonenumber404-679-4501)toawardAssociate,Bac-
extremely popular over the past few years and have paid tremendous dividends calaureate,Master's,SpecialistandDoctoratedegrees.
in attractingtop quality students to Northwestern. I, again, wantto thankall of
our alumni who have opened up theirhomes for these regional receptions! ItisthepolicyofNorthwesternStateUniversityofLouisi-
Finally, thanks to all ofyou for your continued support ofyour alma mater, asenxa,nnaottitoonadlisocrrigiimni,naatgee,oonrtdhiesabbailsietsyoifnriatcsee,ducoclaotri,ornealligpiroon,-
whether it be a gift to our annual fund drive, a phone call to a potential North- grams,activitiesoremploymentpracticesasrequiredbyTitle
western student, a positive comment about the university, or getting involved in VcrIimainndatTiiotnleinVIEImpoflotyhemeCnivtilAcRtigohft1s96A7c,ttohfe1E9q6u4a,lAPgaeyDAicst-
alumni activities, your generosity isgreatlyappreciated. of1963,theAmericanswithDisabilitiesActof1990,Execu-
tiveOrder11246,Sections503andSection504ofthe Reha-
bilitationActof1973andSection402oftheVietnamEra
I look forward to workingwith and foreach ofyou! VeteransReadjustmentAssistanceActof1974.
K.^x X ^•program gaining status
among
nation's best
ROTC
Northwestern State's senior program has always strived for excellence.
That quest is beginning to gain attention. The program recently gained a ranking
among the top 20 percent ofprograms throughout the country.
Inthelatestresults,NSUplacedatnum- ings. Thatmakesan unbeatable combi-
ber53outof270seniorROTCprograms nation," said Lt. Col. Claton Chandler,
at U.S. colleges and universities. The the ROTC commander. "Ourcadets are
rankings are based on historical and pro- challenged both physically and men-
jectedfuture successinprogramenrollment tally which generates individual suc-
and commissioning officers into theArmy. cess, satisfaction, and excitement to be
This year, 92 cadets are in the program astudentatNorthwesternandmember
and projections indicate that number ofNSU's Demon Battalion."
should continue toincrease as applications Anotherreasonfortherecentsuccessis an
for four-year scholarships have more than aggressive recruiting drive that extends into
quadrupled. areahighschoolsandnearbyFortPolk.About
"Our success has in no small part halfofthe corps ofcadets are taking advan-
been the result ofan excellenttraining tage ofthe "Green to Gold" program that al-
program coupled with the university's lows former enlisted personnel to go through
diverse and rigorous academic offer- ROTC and gain acommission as an officer.
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"I really love the army and with the shortage ofofficers, there is
an opportunity for me," said Klara Wright of Fort Polk, who is a
psychology major. "This program provides everythingyou need to
be a good leader. It integrates planning, loyalty and ethics."
Wright is a native ofthe Czech Repubhc. She was on active duty for six
years and has been in the reserves for three years. Her husband is on ac-
tive duty at Fort Polk.
"The program is challenging, but we have out-
standing leadership," said Wright. "The personnel
are notjust instructors but serve as mentors to as-
sist you."
Northwesternhashadamihtaryscienceprogramsince
1950 and has produced a number of leaders who have
gone on to distinguished military careers.
"I was attracted to NSU because of its reputa-
tion. They prepare their students well and send
them on to advanced camp," said Jason James, a
juniorgeneralstudiesmajorfromLongview,Texas.
"We take two classes perweek in addition to alab.
When it is time to go out into the field, we are
ready."
Military science courses teach leadership and man-
agement alongwith skills such as map reading, naviga-
tion, communications andtactics. Studentsinanymajor
can take military science courses. Those planning a ca-
reer in either theArmy or National Guard must make a
commitment by theirjunioryear.
Those in ROTC can receive a scholarship that covers tuition, a sti-
pend for books and additional assistance that increases each year.
"After graduation, you are able to start in a management posi-
tion," said Lt. John Conde, a recent Northwestern graduate, who
is a recruiterfor the program but will soon go on active duty. "You
have the responsibility of overseeing people and millions of dol-
lars in equipment."
Conde had served in the National Guard and took a military science
course at the insistence ofa friend.
"Itried aclassandIlikedit,"said Conde. "Thisisaprogramthat
is continuingto improve. We are gettingcadets who are more com-
petitive and we will get bigger and better classes as more people
find out about it. There is a desire to excel and a camaraderie that
is like a family."
Chandler says a strong ROTC program benefits Northwestern in many
ways.
"The cadets in our program are more self-confident and have
betterinterpersonal skillsthan the average student,"he said. "The
emphasis on leadership allows the cadets to solve large complex
problems and that breeds success."
For more informationon NSU's militaryscienceprogram, call (318) 357-
5157 or go to www.nsula.edu/military. Ill
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alumnus.
Chris Maggio, directorofAlumni Affairs, sees the benefits that active alumni have for the
university as well as themselves.
"The mostrewardingpartofmyjobis to seethe numberofNorthwestern alumni that have a
"It is very genuineloveforouruniversity,areproudtobeassociatedwithNSU,wanttoshareitwithothers
and want to help in any way possible," said Maggio. "Every person is important. Some people
important for choose to get involvedby giving financially, others helpby giving oftime orreferences."
Many ofthe alumni have found unique ways to contribute to the university. Not only will
alumni to think
you see these people at every event, but many workbehind the scenes to support theirfellow
about the alumni, the students, and NSU.
Twoofthesepeople are the friendly faces whoalwaysgreetfellow alumni with awelcom-
university and ing smile atthe tailgate parties during football season. David Stamey '82 and Jerry Brungart
'71 help by barbecuing and serving up good food at the alumni tent.
its needs..."
"It gives those alumni who don't get back to Natchitoches often a welcoming feel from
other alumni," said Stamey.
Melba Steeg '44
Stamey also works with the baseball team by raising funds andhelping with tournaments.
"Wetrytomakethecurrentstudentsfeelliketheyarepartofthecommunityandmaketheir
NSU experience a better one," said Stamey.
Stamey, whois arealtorin Natchitoches, alsofeelsthatthe university andthelocal alumni
have a give and take relationship. When he is showing property to new residents, NSU is an
important feature.
"NSUisthebestthingtosellthemonbecauseitisveryinclusiveofthearearesidents,"said
Stamey. "Alumni can supportNSUby being atthe events. Goto the football games, the sym-
"I feel that NSU phony andthe theatre. Money isimportant, that's whereit'sgotto start. Butforittobeimpor-
tant it's got to go beyond that and foryou to be involved."
much
gave so to Brungart is also a member ofthe Student Marketing and RecruitingTeam (SMART). Par-
me, so it is tici"p1atfienegl tthhiastwNaSyUgigvaevsehisommaucchhantcoemteo,heslopirteicsrubietfisttfuidnegnttsh.at 1 give back," said Brungart.
befitting that I "Plus, it is a lot offun."
He encourages otheralumni to become active as well.
give back...Plus,
"Get involved. We're spread throughout the south and even the nation," said Brungart.
it is a lot of fun." Wherever there is a cluster of alumni, start a chapter. It is a way to promote camaraderie,
besides helping to recruit students."
Melba Steeg has along history ofsupport through being an active alumna. Steeg has been
Jerry Brungart '7 an active supporterofNorthwestern since hergraduation in 1944. Shehas servedonthe NSU
Foundation Boardand was inductedin the NSU Hall ofDistinction, the Long Purple Line.
Steeg still finds ways to contribute to Northwestern and its alumni by planning New Or-
leans events andhelping raise funds.
"Itisvery importantforalumni tothinkabouttheuniversityanditsneeds," saidSteeg. "As
soon as I got ajob and had resources of my own, I sent in a contribution each year to the
university. When 1 served on the Foundation Board, I found out how much the alumni are
needed to support the university."
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Tommy Chester '67 also remains active after serving as the
presidentoftheAlumniBoardofDirectorsfor 10years. Hestill
serves on the foundation board andAthletic Association Board
andhostsalumnipartiesathishomeinArcadia.Heisconstantly
recruiting students from the area.
"I think it is imperativetogivebackto somethingthatwas a
very important part of my life in the early years. Even now, I
nevercall and ask forhelp and not get it," said Chester. "Ijust
havethisstrongfeelingofloyalty.Idon'tbackoffmyallegiance Several campus
toNSU."
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Chesterfeels thatalumni can supportthe university through buildings to get a
a variety ofways.
"Even ifmoney is not a factorpeople can get involved. The look after renovation
alumni associationis agreatplace to start, " saidChester. "Talk
about ouruniversity. It's a great way to promote it." NorthwesternStateUniversitywillsoonseetheresultsof
RoseLong '69andherhusbandGeraldLong '66canbe seen renovations offourcampus buildings. The university is
supportingtheuniversitybyattendingmostathleticevents.They in the process ofrefurbishing the Lee H. Nelson Hall,
are an important part of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. the Intramural Center, Morrison Hall, and the Family and Con-
They not only minister to the students, they also support them sumer Sciences buildings.
throughouttheircollegecareers.TheLongsalsoopentheirhome According to Loren Lindsey, NSU's Physical Plant director,
the Lee H. Nelson Hall, formerly thewomen's gymnasium, will
to cook and entertain many ofthe athletic teams and coaches
be better than planned. He expects the building to be ready in
"Because we minister to them, we want them to know that
earlyApril.
we support them in everythingthattheydo, saidMrs. Long. "It "We've got pretty good construction bids, so we've added
is important to let the coaches know that they are important, some things that we had cut out ofthe plans," said Lindsey.
too." The women's gymnasium, the oldest building on campus, is
Dan Chase '57 assists the university by hosting recruiting tobecomethehomeoftheNationalCenterforPreservationTech-
receptions in his home in Baton Rouge. He knows that when nologyandTraining.RenovationswerehaltedinNovember 1997
studentsseefirst-handwhatNSUhashelpedpeopleaccomplish, when a fire damaged the interior and destroyed the roofof the
building.
an excitement for the university is created. The Intramural Center will also see some renovations in the
"It is morepersonal tohavethereceptions inahome when it nearfuture.AccordingtoLindsey,theuniversitywilladd40,000
isdecorated inNSUmemorabilia,saidChase. "Myhomeshows squarefeettoencompassthealreadyexisting42,000squarefeet.
the success that I have had. That success is because ofNSU." Therenovatedbuildingwill includetworegulation-sizedbas-
Chase's eagerness to help comes from his love for the uni- ketball courts, two regulation-sized racquetball courts, a mulfi-
versity and what it means to him. He encourages all alumni to purpose room, new lockerrooms and offices. There will alsobe
participate in local activities and reapthe benefits ofvolunteer- two weight rooms, one with free weights and one with circuit
ing fortheiralma mater. machines, as well as acardiovasculartheatre room, with sixTV
stations.
"Thereare somanythingsthatwouldbedifficultforthe uni- A walking/jogging track will encircle the ground floor. Mark
versity if it weren't for the volunteers. People need to get in- Deshotel,directorofrecreational sports,hopesthatthis willgive
volved,notonly from the university'sstandpoint,butforwhatit exercisers an alternative place to work out at night or when the
does for them," said Chase. "For an old guy like me, it makes weather is not permissive.
me feel a little younger." Ill "I see a lot of people walking and running at night," said
Deshotel. "This will give them a safe place to be."
Deshotel feels that the newly renovated center will greatly
add to the campus. Several new programs, such as a wellness
program, will be implemented since the facility will be able to
provideadequatespace.The2700squarefootaerobicsroomwill
includean inlet forspincyclesandclasses.Yogasessionswillbe
scheduled in the room as well.
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"Thetwobiggestimprovementsaregoingtobethevarietyof
things toofferand the wellness program," said Deshotel. " I am ^
hoping that it will increase healthier lifestyles on campus."
Membership will extend passed students and employees of
the university.Alumni whoare membersoftheAlumniAssocia-
i
tion, will also be allowed to utilize the facility. Tttftl-0'AlMAAlO"
Two classroom buildings, Morrison Hall, which houses the
Louisiana's Scholars' College, and the Family and Consumer
Sciences building will also be renovated. The main focus is to
bring the buildings up to date as well as install new elevators to
make the buildings compliant withADA standards.
Renovations ofthe Family and Consumer Sciences building
will includetechnology-orientedclassrooms,astudentlounge, a
merchandising lab, and a small commercial kitchen with com- Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity has a new, visible presence
mercial equipment. near the NSU campus. The fraternity recently
"Itwill beatotal update," saidPatriciaPierson, headofFam- purchasedahouseforitsmembersonCollegeAve.
ily andConsumerSciences. "Yetwe will beable tomaintain the across the streetfrom the Northwestern campus.
atmosphere and warmth thatwe've always had." The house was obtained through the efforts ofPi Kappa
Pierson believes that while renovating the existing building, Phi Alumni who have taken an active, supportive role in
maximizing the current square footage will make the building helping the chapter at NSU prosper. During last fall's
more functional. Homecoming, the charter meeting of the Pi Kappa Phi
"It will be geared to technology that we have today, and that Alumni Chapter took place. One of the first items of
isapositivething, saidPierson. "Itwill alsobeagreatrecruiting business forthis groupwas tolook intobuyingorbuild-
tool." ing ahouse. While mostexpected thatthis was goingto
MorrisonHallwillbemorewelcomingsincebetterentryways be a rather lengthy process, just two months later the
are in the renovation plans. The main purpose for the renova- newly formed Pi Kapp Housing Corporation was in the
tionsistochangethefeaturesofthebuildingsothatitwillbetter final stagesofclosingadealthatresultedinthepurchase
facilitate the students and faculty. ofthe house.
"It already has wonderful features, so it feels like home al- The new house boasts a large meeting/living room,
ready, but we are happy that it will be updated," said Margaret gameroom,kitchen,diningarea,andautilityroomwitha
Cochran,directoroftheLouisianaScholars'College,whichcur- washer and dryer. Six active members are living in the
rently resides in the building. house,occupyingthreebedrooms.Thehouseiscompletely
Classrooms willbeconfigureddifferently sothatthestudents furnished with couches, tables, desks, beds, a computer,
will be closer to the teachers. Also, the computer labs and the pooltableandmanyotherextrastomaketheactivechap-
foreign language labs will be larger. Faculty suites will consist terfeel right at home.
ofbiggeroffices and less wasted space. "Having ahouse is atremendousbenefitforourchap-
Construction ofthe buildings is expected to begin this sum- ter,"saidWesBreeden,thechapter'sformerpresidentwho
mer. During the renovation period, both the Scholars' College is now warden. "We have aplace to meetand spendtime
and Family and Consumer Science will be relocated to South together. Ouralumni have done an incrediblejob helping
Hall.III us put this togetherquickly."
PiKappaPhialumnihavedonatedmoney,labororboth
in buying, remodeling, financing and furnishing the new
chapterhouse which will be agatheringplace forHome-
coming as well as other University and fraternity activi-
ties. All Phi Kappa Nu and Pi Kappa Phi alumni are in-
vitedtodropbythehouseandmeetthechaptermembers.
PiKappaPhiwasrecentlyrecharteredatNorthwestern
afteranabsencefromthecampusofalmost20years.Four
studentsinterestedinstartinganew fraternity thatvalued
publicservice,scholarshipandbrotherhooddidanexhaus-
tive search of all possible national fraternities over sev-
eral months and chose to bring Pi Kappa Phi back to the
NSU campus. Since that time, the chapter has grown to
more than 30 men. The new chapter has hosted several
More
than 100formerplayers,coaches,trainers,and events that have been attended by many alumni whose
others associated with the Demon and Lady membershipinthefraternitydatesbacktoitsoriginalchar-
Demon basketball programs attended the recent basket- tering from the local Phi Kappa Nu fraternity founded in
blaulnlchreeuonnioann.dTshaowsethaettLeanddyinDgesmaownosldanfdriDenedms,onwsendtefteoata the 1920stothepresentPiKappaPhiFraternitychartered
in 1956. Ill
Southeastern Louisiana. Another reunion is planned for
next year
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One ofthe notable names in NSU athletic history has been honored with the
establishment of an endowed scholarship to benefit Demon athletics. The
C.L. StarnesAthletic Scholarshiphasbeen setupby adonationby members
ofthe Starnes family.
C.L.Starnes
Starnes, a 1942 graduate of Louisiana State Normal School, served in the U.S.
scholarship Navy in the Pacific during World War II. After the war, he was a coach and teacher
serving as principal and head football coach at Jackson (La.) High School. Starnes
established returnedtoNorthwesternasdirectorofhousingandaninstructorofhealthandphysi-
cal education during the administration ofDr. Arnold Kilpatrick.
Starnesearnedthree varsity letters infootball atLouisianaNonnalandwasanAll-
LouisianaIntercollegiateAthleticAssociation selectioninfootball andbasketball. He
was an all-conference end in football for two years and made all-conference in bas-
ketball for his powerful rebounding. He also threw thejavelin for the Demon track
andfield team.
He was a standout on the undefeated 1939 football team, one of two unbeaten
teams in school history.
Starnes was elected to the Graduate 'N' Club Hall of Fame in 1972. He was an
active member ofthe 'N' Club serving in leadership positions. Starnes and another
football player,Jimmy Steen, hostedtheannual Starnes & Steen'sGolfScramble for
morethan20yearsinvolvinghundredsofformerDemonlettermenandtheirfamilies.
The scholarship is the 14"" endowed scholarship set up to benefit Northwestern
athletics. These endowed scholarships total more than $300,000. Endowed scholar-
ships can be set up with adonation of$10,000.
Donations forthe C.L. StarnesAthletic Scholarship are being accepted. Formore
information, contact the NSU Foundation at [phone]. Ill
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Enrollment for the spring semester Enrollment Northwestem'sacademicprogramsare
at Northwestern State University down also gaining positive national attention,
is 8,593, according to Registrar slightly, according to Webb. Thirty-one of 33
Lillie Frazier Bell. Last spring's enroll- but university eligible academic programs have gained
ment was 8,763. national accreditation. Webb says the
in strong position
The main factors in the slight enroll- university should achieve 100 percent
ment decline were enforcement offinan- for future accreditationofeligibleprogramsthisyear.
cialaidrequirementsrequiringstudentsto In addition, Northwestem's president
make satisfactory academic progress said efforts to create a "living/learning
toward a degree and the tightening of environment" on campus have helped
university fiscal policies affecting students improve student life. The university has
whofinishedlastsemesterwithoutmeeting workedtoprovideaffordable, high-quality
financial obligations to the university. food service, to make technology acces-
"Our main purpose is to provide the sible to students and to continually
best educational opportunities for our improve campus residence halls.
students, and one way to do that is pro- Enrollment on the Natchitoches cam-
mote tough academic standards," said pus is 5,522 students with 3,071 students
NSU PresidentDr. RandallJ.Webb. "Our taking classes at either Northwestem's
efforts to implement and enforce these branch campuses, off-campus sites or by
standards arc making Northwestern a electronic delivery. Ill
strongeruniversitythatcanmeetthechal-
lenges ofthe future."
WebbsaidNorthwesternisimprovingits
student retention andhadoneofthe largest
commencementexercisesintheuniversity's
history inDecemberas766studentsearned
degrees.Thoseareexamplesoftheprogress
that NSU is making, he said.
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The Louisiana Scholars' College's inaugural class of 1991 will celebrate their
10-year mark by attending a reunion on the weekend ofJune 2-3.
All members ofthe graduating class as well as faculty and staff who worked
with the members at LSC are invited.
Anyone interested in assisting in the planning efforts should contactAndrea
Thomas Elmore via e-mail at [email protected]. Rooms have been reserved at
the Hampton Inn, and will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information contact Chris Maggio, director ofAlumniAffairs at
[phone] or [email protected].
Future astronauts welcome on
Camp
Discovery's "Mission to
Mars"
will soon be time forfuture astro-
It
nauts and scientists to gather at
Northwestern State University for
CampDiscovery200 AMartianOdyssey.
1,
The Space Science Group imple-
mentedCampDiscovery,whichisinitstenth
year, at Northwestern State University to instill an enthusiasm The
forscience in middle school and high school students. Community Foundation of Shreveport/Bossier has
Dr., Austin Temple. Northwestern's dean of the College of made a donation of $25,000 to the NSU Foundation's
Science and Technology, accredits the longevity ofCamp Dis- Nursing Support Fund.
covery to its unique programming. The donation will be used to establish scholarships for stu-
"Camp Discovery has been astaying institution andhas stay-
dents in nursing and radiologic technology. Both programs are
ingpowerbecauseithassomethinguniquethatparentsandcamp-
ers appreciate," Temple said. "They learn science in the most offered at Northwestern State University's Nursing Education
practical way, through hands-on experience. Centerin Shreveport.
CampDiscovery'scurriculumisbuiltaroundasimulatedspace The scholarships will be awarded to students in the clinical
mission, which is conducted in the space shuttle, space station sequenceofthenursingandradiologictechnologyprogram.Pref-
and mission control simulators located at NSU. erence will be given to students from Caddo and Bossier Par-
There isadifferentsimulatedmissioneachyear.Alongwitha ishes, but all NSU students will be eligible forthe scholarships.
new mission, the students conduct different scientific investiga-
Thoseinterestedinreceiving the scholarships must complete an
dons during theirother acdvides.
This summer,campers will betakenon aMartianodyssey,on application.TheCollegeofNursingScholarshipCommitteewill
which they will travel to a Martian base, launch a rover, and in- select the recipients.
vestigate the results of a meteorite that has hit the red planet. Each scholarship will be for one academic year with half
Each squadron will writeandperformpartsofthemission, mak- awardedinthefallandtheremaininghalfpresentedinthespring.
ing it unique foreach group. All recipients mustmeetestablishedcriteriaandbe in goodaca-
Camp Discovery's Martian Odyssey is based on facts about
MarsandmicrogravitygatheredbyNASAoverthepast40years. demic standing.
NASA video is combined with authendc dialog and movements The Community Foundation of Shreveport/Bossier is an or-
to enhance the realistic nature ofthe mission events. ganization founded in 1961. Its purpose is to accept contribu-
There will be five sessions ofCamp Discovery this summer. tions, create and administer funds and make grants for the ben-
Basiccampis forstudentsage 10-14. Dates forbasiccampsare efit ofthepeople ofCaddo and Bossier Parishes. Ill
June 7-2 June24-28,andJuly 15-19.Thehighschool session,
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for 9-12 grade students, is July 8-12. The dates for First Camp
areFJourlymo5-r7e. information about Camp Discovery, call the Space c p c p c p
Sciences Group at [phone] or [phone] or via e-
mail at [email protected]. The Space Science group'sWeb address
is www.spacesciencegroup.nsula.edu. Ill
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The
Classof 1951 will soon gatherattheiralmamatertoreminisce about thegood JoyceThereseO'Brien
LeJuneOliver
times and rekindle friendships startedat Northwestern. They aregetting ready to LeolaB.Orsborn
reunite with old friends and classmates for the Golden Jubilee to commemorate DoloresDugasParrott
the 50-year mark ofreceiving theirdiploma. BemiceLuttrellPhillips
MarieWeaverPowell
Oneofthegreatestmemories istheclosenessofthe students,due tothesmallerclasses sizes. MarseneBullockPowell
"We had a great deal ofcamaraderie," said Dr. Thomas Hennigan, a memberofthe class of AverilleAdairRachal
NelwynRains
1951, who went on to become a faculty member. "Everybody knew everybody." MarjorieP. Rambin
Many ofthe graduates have not seen each other since they graduated. HaroldBertRamsey
"Ican't waittosee all myoldfriends that I haven't seen in many years," said FayeCrump CHoarrnoelldiuWs.LRahFoodnensReid
Brydels, who now lives in Baton Rouge. JuliusJ. Robichaux
The Golden Jubilee Celebration is held in conjunction with Northwestem's spring com- EulalieMarieRoge
KatherineNell Rogers
mencement exercises on May4. ExieM. Royston
Members ofthe class will enjoy lunch, abus tourofthe city andcampus, and a reception RoyG, Russell
at the President's house honoring the classes of 1951 and 2001. TruittC.Ryan
EliasWesley Sandel
At 3 p.m. members of the class of 1951 will again make the commencement walk to ElaineHolleySantisteban
receive their50-yeardiplomas. JudithMaquarSchneider
HarryY. Scroggins
On Saturday, membersoftheClassof 1951 will beinductedinthe"50-PlusClub",aspart AudreyQuaveShaw
ofthe group's annual luncheon. The luncheon will be held inVic's in the Friedman Student MelvinH.Shaw
DixieSilvers
Union.
DanielD. Skinner
Northwestern State University's Alumni Association is looking to update the addresses AmyLouSmith
forseveral membersoftheClassof 1951.Amyalumnus whoknows howtogetin touch with GRrayahWaimnfColredveSlmaintdhSmith
anyone appearingon thelistofnamesbelow, shouldcontacttheAlumni Centerat(318) 357- WilliamA. Smith
4144 of(888) 799-6484 with the information, orby e-mail at [email protected]. JeanLashleySnead
JaniceWaltonSorbet
Carol DelanyStephens
LaVernLutherStephens
HelenM.Abram.s FannieCox MyrtisHolliman MaryFrancesStokes
HaroldAlbritton MaryRuthCrooks TeresaHunt JessieDeSotoStroud
LoisMaeArcher ImaJeanCryer EmelynMamaHynum WilliePearl Swilley
JamesT.Arnold Samuel Burl Dampier KennethA. Isgitt Marycarl Underwood
MelbaEBamburg AlvernaCarlockDockens BelleJackson ThomasCharlesValentine
Helen MarieBelisle DonaldPierreDanos FloydW.Jackson.Jr. Dorothy IreneVercher
CecilJeromeBennett LloydDanos WildaAnnJones ReneVillacorta
ThomasHarkins Berry Wilson RondaDavila JohnnieJordan Reba H.Vincent
CarolJoanBlankenship JoAnn DeBate AndrewLaneJoyner ViennaIsomakiWalters
BessieC.Woodall Booty JewellQ. Dillard LouiseNorsworthy Kelley GeorgeElwoodWard.Jr.
RobertaJean Bower MaryAliceDriscoll JosephThomas Kimbrell MildredMarjorieWassan
Jack Preston Branch BobbieElkins EleanorHughesLee FrankieTyraleWatson
PaulJoseph Breaux GeorgeEllisEllison MaryEllenLeFevre JamesJosephWeaver
IlaHarperBreediove R.E. Emmons E.F."Smiley"Lounsberry VeraMai S. Weaver
RomaGene Brodnax FloraW. Fogleman MaryLouiseMcBride JamesR.Webb
Robert R. Bryant Sybil BrownFord PaulaMarieMcDaniel FlorenceWilcox
PatsyJoyce Burke VernaFaye Fortenberry WilmaRaeMcElveen BelleDeBoseWilliams
EthclynWandaCain NoraFoucheauxGauthier DennisC. McMullan CleoraLairdWilson
Leroy E.Caldwell MaryJeanetteGeorge LauraLou Mahan PerryWilsson
Doris KathrynCardneaux Irene FinchGordy BessieMcCarty Martin TommyC.Wimberly
DorothyScottCarley MilsteadLa/.imeGrant HarrietR. Martin ClaraA.Winfree
Irene B.Cates AubreyT. Gray Angel D. MartinezdelValle Lillie Marie NorwoodYates
MaeRossChase BarbaraElaineHall ElzerI. Marx JamesE.Yule
ElmerL.Chumley SamAlvin Harper,Jr. MelbaFirmin Massey MarthaLouCraftZenter
AnnieLeeHemphillClark Vivian Elaine Harris JamesM. Miller
M.L.Cloud FlorenceMeyers Heard DonArvel Mims
WilliamE.Cope JettcrsonThomas Hennessy AnneWilmoth Montgomery
Gerald KermitCorley MillerRay Henderson ZinraD. Moorman
HarryVernonCorley Mary Lou Hines Edward Forest Moreau
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