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President NorthwesternStateUniversity
Natchitoches,Louisiana
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VolumeXVINumber1Spring2006
DearAlumni: TheAlumniColumns(USPS015480)ispublished
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CrewandinthePhysicalPlantwhotakegreatprideintheirjobandworkdiligentlytomaintain NSUALUMNIOFFICERS
and enhancethecampus. President JimmyWilliams
Alexandria, 1993
In recent months, the university has completed landscaping, which accentuates the VicePresident K.MichaelSawrie
Wellness, RecreationandActivityCenter.Wehavealsoworkedtoenhancetheareaaround Alexandria, 1972
Secretary-Treasurer JerryBrungart
theold PowerPlantand improved the lookofthecampuswarehouse. Thiswork hasgreatly Natchitoches, 1969, 1971
improved thewayvisitorsviewthe campuswhen theyenteralong CentralAvenue. ExecutiveDirector Dr.ChrisMaggio
Duringthissemester,ourPhysical Plantwill movetoanewfacility,whichwillallowstaff Natchitoches,1985, 1991
toutilizespace moreefficiently. BOARDOFDIRECTORS
Ourfaculty,staff,alumniandfriendshavealsotakenaninterestinimprovingthecampus. BrandonScottAndrews BatonRouge, 1992
TheBarrySmileyCourtyard isawonderfulenhancementforRussell Hall, and I lookforward JDearnreyBBrrouunsgsaarrtd NatcHhoiutsotcohne,s,Te1x9a6s9,, 11997816
toseeingthenewAlumniPlazaattheA.A. FrederickCenterforCreativeandPerformingArts TommyChester Arcadia, 1969
completed. LeonardEndris Shreveport, 1974, 1975
Northwestern recently received planning moneyforthe renovation ofCaspari Hall and AdrianHoward Arlington,Texas, 1989
Williamson Hall. Thesetwo buildingswill begreatassetstothe universityoncecompleted. GailJones Natchez, 1981, 1998
The newcampus residence hall, University Place, has been well received bystudents MattKoury Leesville, 1995
BryantLewis Haynesville, 1958
andcampusvisitors. Inthe monthstocome, we plan todemolish Rapides Hall and proceed CarrollLong Tyler,Texas, 1970
with longterm plansto modernizecampus housing. DavidMorgan Austin,Texas, 1973
Ifyou haven't been to the Natchitoches campus recently, we hope you can come visit KipPatrick Shreveport, 1995
soon and seethe progressyouralma materis making. K. MichaelSawrie Alexandria, 1972
JosephB.Stamey Natchitoches, 1983
GlennTalbert Shreveport, 1964
RickyWalmsley Covington, 1985
GingerWiggins Metairie, 1986
J.MichaelWilburn Shreveport, 1975
JimmyWilliams Alexandria, 1993
Dr. Chris Maggio, '85, '91 Dr.LeonardA.Williams ... NewOrleans, 1993
DirectorofAlumniand Development
STUDENTREPRESENTATIVE
AlanSeipert Winnsboro,Texas
SGAPresident
Alumni and Friends,
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spring,summer,fallandwinter.
WhatanexcitingtimetobeinvolvedatNorthwestern! Inrecent Publisher
months, several pledges and endowments have been established through the NSU Dr.ChrisMaggio, 1985, 1991
Editor
Foundationtosupportdifferentareasofacademicsandathletics. Someofthesegiftshonor JenniferWilbanksAnderson, 1997
formerfaculty members, while others were created as memorials to distinguished alumni. Contributors
These acts of support constantly push us closer to reaching our Capital Campaign goal LeahPilcherJackson, 1994
ahead of schedule, and they are invaluable to the outstanding students who benefit from DavidWest
thesegifts. DougIreland, 1986
— EvaSterling,seniorJournalismMajor
Yourfellowalumniaredoingexcitingthings writingbooks, recordingCDsandmaking
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greatcontributionswithintheirprofessions. Welovetohearaboutpersonalandprofessional Photography
accomplishmentsand are happyto share themthrough Alumni Columns. GaryHardamon
Soon another special group of graduates will convene here in Natchitoches for the Design/Layout
GoldenJubileetocommemoratethe50'^anniversaryoftheirgraduationfromNorthwestern. BethMcPhersonMann. 1975
NSUPressPublicationsOffice
Thisyear,theclassof1956willparticipateincommencementexercisesandenjoyaweekend
ofreunion activities, renewing friendshipsand getting reacquainted. This reunion isoneof NorthwesternStateUniversityisaccreditedbytheCommis-
siononCollegesoftheSouthernAssociationofCollegesand
manyalumni events planned throughouttheyearin manydifferentareasofthe country. Schools(1866SouthernLane,Decatur,Georgia30033-4097:
There are many ways to stay connected to Northwestern. We appreciate your Tcaellaeuprheoantee,nMuamstbeerr's4,0S4p-e6c7i9a-l4i5st01a)ndtoDaowctaorrdatAessdoecgiraetees,.Bac-
enthusiasm in continuing tosupportouralma mater.
ItisthepolicyofNorthwesternStateUniversityofLouisi-
ananottodiscriminateonthebasisofrace,color,religion,
sex,nationalorigin,age,ordisabilityinitseducationalpro-
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NSU takes national spotlight with incredible win in NCAA Tournament
or three days. Cinderella wore year. The win o\er Iowa was featured on
purple. The Northwestern State CBS and ESPN for three days and was in
men's basketball team took its every majornewspaperin the U.S.
loyal fansonamagical ridebypullingoff "This season gives a great deal of
thebiggestupsetintheNCAATournament validitytoourprogramsincewehavebeen
by defeating Big Ten champion Iowa 64- to the NCAA Tournament twice in five
63 in an opening round game. years." said NSU head basketball coach
SeniorJermaineWallacehita3-point Mike McConathy. "When people looked
shotwith0.5 secondstoplay togiveNSU up on Saturday morning, there were only
an improbable victory and a moment no 32teamsleftplayingand300morelooking
one associated with Northwestern will in. That's an enviable position tobe in."
soon forget. Despite all that success, the team
Northwestern'svictoryoverIowawas neverforgotitsroots.NSU'sdown-toearth
the highlight ofthe best season in school style made a lasting impression on the
history. media that covered the NCAA
Tournament.
The Demons won their second "Northwestern State is the kind of
consecutive Southland Conference team that is refreshing in a tournament
championship and their first sometimes dominated by worldly players
conference tournament title in five and polished coaches," said Joe LaPointe
years. The Demons won a record in the New YorkTimes.
26 games and had wins overteams McConathy isdeterminedtomakethe
from the SEC, Big Ten, Big 12 and DemonsaregularparticipantintheNCAA
Pacific 10 Conferences. Tournament.
"We wanted this group of seniors to
Severalnationalpublicationsalongwith be program builders," he said. "On the
InternetsportssitesfollowedtheDemonsall back wall ofour locker room, we have all
of our former players listed so the team
understands the tradition and those who
camebeforethem.Theexperiencewehad
thisyearisapartofbuildingthetradition."
The win may also help the university
attract students next fall.
"The win was perfect timing in terms
ofhelping recruit students." said Director Seniorforward Clifton Leeplayedamajorroleinleading
ofUniversityRecruitingJanaLucky. "For theirDemonstoa64-63upsetwinofBigTenChampion
IowaintheNCAATournament.Leescored18pointsinthe
many students, decision time is in March victory including 13 points injustoverthree minutesas
and April. We have seen the number of NSUeraseda 17-pointdeficit.
inquiries double in the days after the ORDERYOURDEMON
CoachMikeMcConathy
Tournament.Notonlywasthewinhelpful, BASKETBALL SOUVENIRS NOW!
Cover:Shownisthe2005-06DemonBasketballTeam, but the way the team members conducted Visitwww.nsudemons.comor
CoachMikeMcConathyandJermaineWallacetaking themselves on and off the court let the call 318-357-5251 toordershirts,
highlight DVDsand somelimitededition
his winning shot at the opening round of the NCAA nation knowthekindofpeoplewehaveat itemsthatcommemoratethefantastic NSU
Tournament.PhotographsshotbyGaryHardamon. Northwestern." Demons' basketball season.
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Five home games, visits to Baylor and
Ole Miss highlight Demons' 2006 football
schedule
ATTENTION
Northwestern State's 2006 football "From a financial perspective, this
NSU
all Alumni:
schedule includes five homefield schedule will be positive for both the
appearances at Turpin Stadium, notably athletic program and the football team,"
News concerning visitsbyrecentDivision1-AAsemitlnalists saidAthleticDirectorGregBurke. "That's
Wellness, Recreation & Texas State and Sam Houston State along whatbeingsuccessfulisallabout-finding
Activity Center (WRAC) with old rival McNeese State. ways to move yourprogram forward."
Fees paid from Spring-1999
Butthreehigh-profileroadgamesare "Ourplayersareexcited,"saidCoach
through Summer-2005.
Scott Stoker, beginning his fifth
buzz. The Demons year as head coach. "They're
Policy: NSU Alumni* who at- one of Division I- competitive and they want to
tended Northwestern State Uni- AA's perennial measurethem.selvesagainsttop-
versity and were assessed the
playoffcontenders. calibercompetition."
WRACfee between spring 1999 will visit three The opening
and summer 2005 may utilize Division I-A Bowl game at Baylor is
these paid fees as a credit to- Championship especially
wards purchasing a WRAC
Series programs attractive, said
Alumni Membership.
Kansas, Baylorand Ole Stoker,becauseofa
In order to receive WRAC Fee Miss. significant number
NSU will open the season Sept. 2 at ofNSU alumni in east and central Texas,
credit as mentioned above,
these memberships must be Kansas,thentraveltoBayloraweeklater. including the Dallas and Houston areas.
purchased betweenJanuary31 TheDemonswillplayatOleMissonNov.
2006 and January 31, 2009 at 4 in the first of a two-year series 2006 Northwestern State
the NSU Wellness, Recreation, recommended by Rebels" head coach Ed Football Schedule
and Activity Center. This credit Orgeron,whowasafour-yearletterwinner
program will end January 31, atNorthwesternasadefensivetacklefrom All kickofftimesaretentative
Shaded areasare homegames
2009. Credits are for member- 1980-83.
shipsonly. All otherWRAC pro- The five home games kick off with
Sept. 2 at Kansas 6:00
grams and purchases shall be non-conference contests Sept. 16 against
Sept. 9 at Baylor 6:00
made separately. Please go to Delaware State and Sept. 30 against
room 210 in the NSU Wellness, Arkansas-Monticello.sandwichedaround Sept. 16 vs. Delaware State 6:00
Sept. 23 open
Recreation, and Activity Center anopen date Sept. 23.
Sept. 30 vs. Arkansas-Monticello 6:00
to sign-up forthis program. Those are part of a three-game
Oct. 7 vs. Sam Houston State'*' 6:00
homestandculminatingwiththeSouthland
Any existing paid membership Conference openeron Oct. 7 against Sam Oct. 14 atSoutheastern La.* 6:00
TBA
will continue until the expiration Houston State.The Demons play 2005 Oct. 21 atNicholls State*
date. All WRAC Fee credits will I-AA semifinalist Texas State in Turpin Oct. 28 vs.Texas State* 2:00
be applied thereafter. Stadium on Oct. 28, then cap their home (Homecoming)
Nov. 4 at Ole Miss TBA
* NSU Alumnus is defined as schedHuolmeeNcoovm.i1n1gawgialilnsbteMccelNeebersateedStwaitet.h (1:00 or 7:00)
one who has graduated from the Oct. 28Texas State game at 2 p.m. Nov. 1 vs. McNeese State* 6:00
Northwestern State University Nov. 18 atStephen F.Austin* 6:00
The otherfourhome games will kick
with an undergraduate or
off at 6 p.m., although all starting times
graduate degree. * IndicatesSouthland Conferencegames
are tentative.
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PROFILE
pool construction.
Innovative new
Paul Alonzo "The education I re- shop4nsu.com website
ceived at NSU gave me the
NSU
supports athletics
The football scholar- ability to do what I do as a
ship he received to attend businessman. Also, partici-
If going online is second nature
Northwestern State Uni- pating in athletics taught me
foryou,there'sanewshoppingoption
versity, according to Paul to workwith people, to lead,
that can save you time and money
Alonzo, "changed my life to organize, and to set and
while supporting Northwestern State
and the direction of my achieve goals," said Paul.
athletics.
life." It was Paul, along with 1966 football
It's the www.shop4nsu.com
Basedon therecentgenerosityofPaul teammatesShelleyDickie. DavidDawson,
andhiswife,Carolyn,theywillnowchange and Gary Pittman, who approached NSU website, NSU athletics' official online
the life ofan NSU Demon football player aboutdoingsomethingtorecognizeCoach shoppingmall.Thenewsite,whichhas
recently launched, features a broad
forever. Clayton forhiscontributionstothe univer-
selectionofdozensofnationally-known
In November and December of2005, sity. The result, made possible through
stores (including Barnes and Noble,
Paul and Carolyn donated over $77,000 to donations by formerplayersand friendsof
Gap, Macy's, MontgomeryWard, Old
the "Jack Clayton Football Scholarship" Clayton, was the striking "Jack Clayton
Navy, Office Depot, Target, Wal-Mart
and, indoing so, increased the principleof Plaza" in thesouthendzoneofTurpin Sta-
and manymore),aseeminglyendless
that fund to $100,000. As a result, the dium. Residual fundsfromcon.structionof
Clayton scholarship now has "fully en- the plaza were used to establish a perma- collection of brands (including Better
dowed" status and interest from that fund nent scholarship in Clayton's name. Homesand Gardens, Cingular, eBay,
will fully fundafootball .scholarshipannu- "it was important forCarolyn and me Dellcomputers,Fossil,Jockey,Land's
ally. to do this (bring the scholarship to fully End,Mikasa,PhillipsElectronics,Sirius
After spending his freshman year of endowedstatus) forall ofCoachClayton's Satellite Radio, Wedding Favors and
collegeatLSU,Alonzoreturnedtohishome guys. Wehavebeenbles.sedandowemuch many others) and services such as
in Metairie. Shortly thereafter, he found of that to NSU. We enjoy seeing the uni- airline travel, hotel accommodations,
himself literally, as he put it. "working in versitydoingsowell andwanttohelpkeep travel and recreational activities.
the sewer" as part of a Hurricane Betsy the momentum going," said Paul. A percentage of each purchase
clean-up project. It was then that NSU The generosity oftheAlonzo's brings made online at www.shop4nsu.com
Coach Gene Knecht came calling with the to three the total offully endowed athletic comesbacktosupportNSUAthletics.
footballscholarship. Alonzoplayeddefen- scholarships. The others are the "Charles The prices are the same as if you
sivetackle onCoach Clayton's undefeated Ragus Athletic Scholarship" and the "Dan bought directly from the business'
1966 team and graduated in 1969 with a and Lilly Chase Athletic Scholarship." In websites, and often represent a
major in physical education and minor in all. .32 fully or partially endowed scholar- significant savings over in-store
special education. ships have been established in support of purchases. ThefeethatNSUathletics
For over seven years, Alonzo taught NSUAthletics, which makesahugediffer- receives from your use of our new
mentally and physically handicapped chil- encefortheNSUathleticprogram,accord- website is notan additional charge.
dren and was involved in establishing the ing to DirectorofAthletics Greg Burke. "That's a winning combination,"
Special Olympics in Jefferson Parish. He "Privately raised funds, both fromen- said DirectorofAthletics Greg Burke.
remembers using former NSU teammate dowed funds and annual fund dollars, en- "Westronglybelieveinshoppinglocally
Phillip Creel's land in Franklinton as a ables all ofNSU's coaches to continue of- first, and especially supporting
camping destination for the youth he nur- fering the full complementofscholarships businesses that are owned/operated
tured. Hethen enteredthe business world, permitted under NCAA guidelines. Con- by NSU alumniandthosebusinesses
which ultimately brought him to his cur- sequently, moreyoung people havetheop- whoareourgreatPurplePartnerswho
rent position of Chairman and CEO of portunity to attend NSU and the coaches support NSU athletics. We also know
Phoenix Associates Land Syndicate, a can maximum their recruiting efforts to online shopping, especially for items
Covington, Louisiana-based holding com- maintain teams which are highly competi- that may not be available locally, is
pany with assetsand/orinterests in several tive intheSouthlandConferenceandatthe soaringinpopularity,andthat'stheidea
areas, including sand and gravel, oil and Division I level," said Burke. behindthe shop4nsu.comwebsite.
naturalgas,contracthauling,andswimming
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Scholarship honors former applicant has knowledge and skills, but
Rapides Parish educators asking the applicant to tell us what these
An endowed scholarship has been areshouldbeofvalueinchoosingtheideal
established at Northwestern State candidatefortheaward,"Gentrysaid. "We
University to benefit a teacher candidate want to know what sets them apart from
in the College ofEducation. other applicants and what professional
Mr. and Mrs. James Bonde of Glen characteristics they possess forbecoming
Ellyn,111.,havecreatedtheDallasandC.R. Mr. and Mrs. James Bonde have created the Dallas and aneffectiveteacher." Thescholarshipwill
Sanders Educational Scholarship Fund in $C.1R0,0,S0a0n0dedornsatEidouncattoiotnhealNoSrcthhowlaersstheirpn FStuantdetUhnirvoeurgshitay be awarded in the amount of $1,000 per
theamountof$100,000throughadonation Foundation. The scholarship fund honors Mrs. Bonde's semester.
totheNSUFoundation. Theendowment parentswhowereeducatorsinRapidesParish. Mrs.Bonde "Wethinkeducationisveryimportant.
honors Mrs. Bonde's parents, both of wishtohewfaosrmaelrsoWaantneaachBeert.hFSraonmdelresft,aare19D5i4recNtSorUogfrAalduumantie My father and mother both spent a large
whomgraduatedfromNorthwesterninthe andDevelopmentDr.ChrisMaggio,Mrs.Bonde,Mr.Bonde. partoftheirlivesineducationandItaught
1920s and were educators. Mr. Sanders Dr. VickieGentry, DeanoftheCollegeofEducation, and forfouryears,"Mrs.Bondesaid. "Wefeel
NSUPresidentDr.RandallJ.Webb.
was principal at Boyce High School and it'simportanttogiveback,andwhatcould
later Superintendent of Schools for promise in the teaching field," said Dr. be more important than learning?"
Rapides Parish. Mrs. Sanders taught Vickie Gentry, dean of the College of "My parents were committed to
elementary school and later homebound Education. The recipient must be a full- honesty and integrity," Mrs. Bonde said.
students. timejunior,seniororgraduatestudentwith "Teaching is a thread in my family. My
Mrs. Bonde, the former Wanna Beth a 3.0 grade point average and pursuing a father lived and breathed it and so many
Sanders, is a 1954 graduate of teachereducationdegree. Applicantsmust people in the family became educators.
Northwestern and also aformereducator. also complete an essay addressing what They made such aneffortandothers were
Thescholarshipwillbeawardedto"a attributesofapositiveteachertheypossess. helped by them. In this way, we are
student teacher candidate that shows "With a good GPA, we assume an continuing theirlegacy."
Moores continue habit of Support Fund to create a $100,000 more 'prestigious' schools," said Moore.
giving back to Northwestern endowedprofessorship. Interestgenerated "I had planned to give to Northwestern,
Karl Moore is quick to say that his by the endowment will fund faculty but because of the state's financial
journey to the top ranks ofa Fortune 500 research and development along with difficulties, I decided the universitycould
company began at Northwestern State neededequipment. betterutilize the funds at this time. Itis a
University. "We are grateful to Karl and Linda good opportunity forthe money to be put
Mooreandhiswife Lindahave made Moore for their continued support of to use now."
a donation to help NSU faculty and Northwestern," said NSU President Dr. The Moores have been active
RandallJ.Webb."TheMooreshavealove supportersofNorthwesternformanyyears.
foreducation andagenuinedesiretohelp In 1995, Karl Moore was named to the
studentssucceed.Theirgiftwillstrengthen NSU Hall ofDistinction, the Long Purple
the College ofBusiness and also provide Line.TheCollegeofBusinessnamedhim
an opportunity for a deserving student to to its Hall of Fame in 1998. Karl Moore
continue theireducation." serves on the NSU Foundation Board of
Karl Moore earned a bachelor's Directors and is a member of the
degree in accounting and a master's in President's Council.
business administration at NSU. Moore Linda Moore attended Northwestern
spent42yearsatInternational Paperfrom andmajoredinsecretarialscience. Shewas
KarlandLindaMooregraciouslydonatedanendowedpro- 1960until2002,retiringasthecompany's activeincommunityservice,volunteering
fTehsesyorasrheipshaondwnanheernedwoitwhedPrsecshiodleanrtshRiapndtaollNoJr.tWhweebsbt.ern. chieffinancialofficer-InternationalPaper on a variety ofcommunity projects.
Europe. Prior to holding that position, he "I have always been involved in the
studentswithagiftof$70,000totheNSU wasthecompany'svicepresidentandchief community wherever we lived through
Foundation to create the Karl and Linda information officer. civic organizations or our church," said
Moore Endowed Professorship and the "One of the main reasons I continue Linda Moore. "It has always been
Karl andLindaMoore Scholarship. to support Northwestern is that the importanttometogivesomethingbackto
The $60,000 donation for the university gave me an opportunity to get the community. By supporting education,
professorship will be matched with aneducationandgooutintotheworldand we can continue todo that."
$40,000 from the Board of Regents' compete with individuals who attended
I
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Class of 1957 launching an endowed gift, presented as agroup?" graduatesjoiningtogether,thegoalcanbe
endowment campaign to The $100,000 endowed profes- met," saidJill Bankston,assistantdirector
commemorate golden
sorship will be comprised of $60,000 in ofdevelopment. "The class is getting the
jubilee donations from the class of 1957 and ball rolling a year in advance oftheir re-
Northwestern State University's $40,000 matched by the State of Louisi- union so that anyone who would like to
graduating class of 1957 is commemorat- anaBoard ofRegents. The professorship participate is able to do so."
ing their Golden Jubilee by launching a will rotate among colleges to benefit sev- "We want to encourage everyone to
campaigntocreatethefirst-everendowed gral academic areas ofthe university, join us," saidAlmaAlost.
gift donated by a graduating class. "Adonorcancontributeasmuch "We'regongtohaveagreattimeget-
ThroughapledgetotheNSUFoundation, or as little as they wish to the professor- tingbacktogetherafter50years,"Crossno
the class plans to establish the Class of ship.Thisisalargepledge,butwithmany said. "Thisprofessorshipisaway ofhon-
1957 Endowed Professorship in conjunc- oring the faculty we had, those
tion with their 50-year reunion who were our mentors. They in-
in May 2007. vested in us and helped us along
The idea ofcreating a pro- the way."
fessorship came to Dr. Virginia All donations to the NSU
CrossnowhilesittinginanNSU Foundationaretaxdeductible.For
Foundation board meeting. inore information on the Class of
"Dr. Webb was discussing 1957 reunion in May 2007 orthe
ourneedformoreexternalfund- Endowed Professorship, contact
ing and it occurred to me that Inpreparationfortheir50'^anniversaryreunionin2007,membersoftheNorthwest- BankstonattheNSUAlumniCen-
while our class is planning our ernStateCollegegraduatingclassor1957arecreatingtheClassof1957Endowed ter at [phone] or e-mail
50"" reunion, why not be a part Professorship. From leftareJohn iVIcTyre, Mildred EckhardtMcTyre, Directorof [e-mail].
ofsupportingtheuniversitywith AlumniandDevelopmentDr.ChrisMaggio,AlmaRabbAlostandDr.VirginiaCrossno.
Lee honored with Nth Degree presentation
Northwestern State University Lee also received an award from
recognized the 50''' anniversary of its Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Victor Jones
University Police force and honored the in recognition ofhis service to the people
man who organized the department by ofNatchitoches.
presenting an Nth Degree to James K. Lee was a graduate of Northwestern
NSU'sfirstPoliceChiefJimmyLee('51)withhisfamilyat
(Jimmy) Lee ofNatchitoches. with a bachelor's degree in history and the2005receptioninhishonor.
The Nth Degree is given in .social studies. He also earned a teaching faculty and staff and those who attended
recognition of unselfish devotion to duty certificate. Lee was a member of the campus events. "
and the willingness togo the "extra mile" Natchitoches Police Department when he Lee said it took three years to build a
inmeritoriousservicetomankind.Leewas was hired as chiefofCampus Security at force which included officers classified
the guest ofhonorat areception attended NorthwesternonNov. 16, 1955. Heretired under civil service and selected students.
byfriends, familyandanumberofpeople in 1986. Before the start of the Campus Theexperiencewas valuable forstudents.
inthelawenforcementfieldwhogottheir Security department. Northwestern has Many ofthose students never considered
start under Lee as student officers at used two night watchmen to patrol the a law enforcement careerbefore working
Northwestern. campus. underLee.OfficersthatworkedunderLee
"Receiving this award is quite an "The job was a good opportunity to went on to careers on the local, state and
honor," said Lee. "I am indebted to those advance my career. The concept of a federal level.
whomadeitpossible. Itwasenjoyablefor collegepolice force wasnewandthefield "The students did an excellent job
metostartanorganizationandseeitcome was wide open," said Lee. "My objective augmenting the force," said Lee. "I am
tofruition. It'sgoodtobeabletoseethings was to have a trained, professional police proud that many of them later went into
come alive." force to protect the campus, students. law enforcement."
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Beta Omicron Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity to celebrate 50th anniversary on NSU campus
PiKappaPhi'sBetaOmicronChapter ^^^^^ -rr ^jt^
^^^^^'
will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its J-1 -l^
1956 installation during the NSU
HomecomingweekendthisOctober27-28.
Several charterand chapter members
from the years 1956-1962 are pictured at
their 50th anniversary kick-off reunion
heldduring the 2005 NSU Homecoming.
Natchitoches City Council member
Jack McCain, the first president of Beta
Omicron Chapterduring the fall semester
1956,statedthat"thecontinued long-term
friendships within our fraternity alumni
have been an extraord,.mari.l,y grat.i.t..ymg Frontrow: MikeMurphy, CharlesBice, BillyConey, Don Cook, HueyFitch, Sam Russelland Roy Bostick. Backrow:
GeorgeCameron.JohnEchols,JackMcCain,BillPlunkett,JohnWest,CharlesVarnell,CharlesDoty,RoyBaldwin,John
experiencenotoftenaccomplishedoverso
McTyreandJohnMize.
many years."
Natchitoches realtors
colleagues are concerned about higher
continue support of board
Hall of education and helping retain promising
scholarship
students."
Distinguished The Natchitoches Board of Realtors The scholarship's ideal recipient
Educators presented a $500 check to the wouldbe"someonewithgoodgradeswho
NorthwesternStateUniversityFoundation is involved in campus life, an all-around
to benefit the Board of Realtors student.Thisscholarshipisawayforusto
Northwestem's College of
Scholarship, presented annually to a show our appreciation to the community
Education Alumni Advisory
business majorfrom Natchitoches Parish. andtoNorthwestern,"saidLindaTillman-
Board is seeking nomina- The scholarship will be presented to a Gustwick, president of the Natchitoches
tions for its Hall of Distin- sophomore with a grade point average of Board of Realtors, which is made up not
guished Educatorsfor2006.
3.0 orhigher. only of real estate agents, but also
The inductees will partici- "Scholarships of this nature assist professionalswhoworkinrelatedbusiness
pate in the NSU homecom- outstanding students in the business fields, such as banking and contracting.
ing activities this fall. If you program,"saidDr. ChrisMaggio,director The Natchitoches Board of Realtors
know of an outstanding
ofAlumniandDevelopment. "Italsosends supports several local charities and civic
alumnus of Northwestern a message to students that their future
projects.
who has had a distinguished
career in the field of educa-
tion please contact Dr.
Cathy Seymour by calling
[phone], or by mail
at College of Education
(TEC), Office of Field Expe-
riences, Northwestern State
University, Natchitoches, LA
TheNatchitochesBoardofRealtorspresentedachecktotheNorthwesternStateUniversityFoundationtosupporttheNatchi-
71497.
tochesBoardofRealtorsScholarship,annuallypresentedtoabusinessstudent. FromleftareLindaTillman-Gustwicl<,president
oftheNatchitochesBoardofRealtors; TonyDavis,MelissaUorence,ZackMiddendorf,MicheleTodtenbier,secretary/treasurer
oftheNatchitoches BoardofRealtors; Dr. Chns Maggio,directorofNSUAlumniand Development; RuthAnderson,Joyce
Bonner,GloriaCanaday,vicepresidentoftheNatchitochesBoardofRealtors,andJulieEvans.
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Alliance Compressors makes second
scholarship installment
Alliance Compressors of Natchitoches has contributed
$10,000 to the Northwestern State University Foundation to
support the Alliance Compressors Endowed Scholarship. This
recent $10,000 was the second installment ofaplanned $30,000
over a three year period. The scholarship is funded annually
throughtheEmersonTrustFund,thecharitabletrustofAlliance's
parentcompany, Copeland Corporation.
Firstpreferenceforthescholarshipwillbegiventoastudent
majoring in Industrial Engineering Technology or Electronics
EngineeringTechnology, withsecondpreferencebeingastudent A$10,000donationtotheNorthwesternStateUniversityFoundationwillsupporttheAlli-
in the College ofBusiness. anceCompressorsEndowedScholarship,whichisawardedannually. FromleftareNSU
"NSU is a vital part to the success ofthis community. This PresidentDr. RandallJ, Webb. DirectorofAlumniand DevelopmentDr. ChrisMaggio,
is something we are able to do to create an opportunity for a AssistantDirectorofInstitutional AdvancementSharon SampiteWaskom, Alliance Hu-
student and is repayment for all the good things NSU does for manResourcesManagerEddHenry,AdministrativeAssistantDonnaPierce,andAlliance
thiscommunity,"said Bill Videtto,Allianceplantmanager. The PlantManagerBillVidetto.
ideal scholarshiprecipientwouldbea"someone with afinancial
need who possesses the high ethical standards and leadership Through the Emerson Trust, Alliance supports numerous local
qualities that both Alliance and NSU are trying to bring to this philanthropic endeavors.
community," Videtto said. "Alliance has shown acommitment tothefutureand tothis
Since Alliance opened in 1998. the company and communitybyfundingthisscholarship,"saidDr. Chris Maggio,
Northwestern have worked together to provide professional directorofAlumniandDevelopment. "Partnershipsofthisnature,
development opportunities for employees who participate in inwhichacompany supportsstudentspursuingcareersin related
certification programs or are earning degrees in electronics fields, are beneficial to both the deserving students who receive
engineering technology or industrial engineering technology. the scholarship and the company itself."
SPOTLIGHT
cation, teamwork and endurance in each Parish where he was theAssistant Su-
&
recruitthroughthepractical applicationof perintendentforCurriculum Instruc-
Navy Seaman Roger B. Fredieu, basic Navy skills and the core values of tion before serving a 13-year stint at
analumnusofNorthwestern,completed honor, courage and commitment. Its dis- Auburn University during which
U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit tinctly"Navy"flavorwasdesignedtotake time heachievedtherankofProfessor.
Training Command, Great Lakes, 111. into account what it means to be a sailor. He has also taught at California Poly-
During the 8-week program, Fredieu Fredieu is a 2005 graduate of NSU, technic University in Pomona, Cente-
completed a variety of training, which where he earned a BS degree. nary College of Louisiana in Shreve-
included classroom study and practical port, and the University of Louisiana
instruction on naval customs, first aid, Dr. James W. Stockard, Jr., ('60, at Monroe. Stockard has published
firefighting, water safety and survival '63),nowwiththeDepartmentofCurricu- seven books during his higher-educa-
and shipboard and aircraft safety. An lum & Instruction at LouisianaState Uni- tion teaching career, three of which
emphasiswasplacedonphysicalfitness. versity in Baton Rouge, haswrittenanew have been written since arriving
Thecapstoneeventofbootcampis college text that will be published this atLSUin 1999.
"Battle Stations." This exercise gives spring. EntitledHandbookforSecondary
recruits the skills and confidence they SocialStudies, the book will be published Correction: David Riggins, who
needtosucceedinthefleet. "BattleSta- by Waveland Press, Inc. of Prospect was in the Winter Spotlight, is the
tions" is designed to galvanize the ba- Heights. 111. Stockard served as a long- mayorofVinton, not Benton.
sic warrior attributes ofsacrifice, dedi- time teacher and administrator in Caddo
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Alumni News
New Orleans Recruiting Reception at Ormond Plantation Covington Recruiting Reception
i
Recruiter Megan Sandlin Recruiter Megan Sandlin
('05), Nancy Griffin, and ('05), Nicole Joseph, and
Jacqueline Griffin at the Ricky ('85), and Julie Carolyn Joseph, at the
Friend ofNSU Johnny Carmonch, Jana Lucky ('92), President New Orleans reception Walmsley ('89)smilewith Covingtonreceptionwhere
Randall Webb ('65), Jill Bankston ("97), NewOrleans Recruiter where Nancy was recog- their son Conner as they Nicolewasrecognizedfor
MeganSandlin('05),andJanayMatt('99)smileataNewOrleans nizedforbeingarecipientfor hosttheCovingtonrecruit- beingarecipientfortheTed
recruitingreceptionatCarmonch'shometheOrmandPlantation. theTedJonesScholarship. ingreception. JonesScholarship.
Longview Recruiting Reception
Todd('98)andAmandaFroebe Rachel Brian
atthe Longviewalumni recep- Theresa Crawford visit at alumni reception hosts Carroll ('67) and TedJonesScholarshiprecipi-
tion. theLongviewreception. SusanLong(70). ent Whitney Milford is con-
gratulatedbyRecruiterAshlee
Crooks ('01) at the Longview
Illinois Christmas Dinner reception.
Lafayette Recruiting Reception
Aaron('03),andKellyLock
03) catch up with other
Dr. David('65),andKay NSUalumni.
withElvisMensah('04).
Josh Vo, stands with his
mother Carolyn Vo ('01),
andCalvinMillerattheIlli-
FutureDemonsandTedJonesScholarshiprecipients noisChristmasDinner.
!
Lynda Hammatt, Ryan Falcon, and Jocelyn Kyleare
congratulated by Recruiter Jared Hewitt ('03) at the
Lafayettereception.
Kristyand Chris Bankovic
ElvisMensah('04),AdamWilliams('05),LouisNelson( ('04) show offtheir baby
andAndyBatagona('03)enjoyedvisiting. Christian.
2005 Alexandria Alumni Gathering at Tunks
DannyCoombs,TerrieVerzwyveltCoombs ('72)and Sue Mike('71)andMarleenSawrie
AnneVanderlickFoltz('75)visit. a(t'00t)heshAloewxatnhdeirriapuarlpulmeniprirdee- CmhaasrligeatVhieernendet('o9g1e)t,hDeerlsaetyth('e04Al)eaxnadndhruisabaanludmJnoihnreTcheop--
ception.
tion.
John G. Thompson ('68), SteveShine('68),James Synder('58), and
WayneWilkerson('56)visitedduringtheAlexandriaalumnireception.
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