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Mumni giving increases

Budget balanced
for seventh year

Texas Eastern CEO
gives success secrets

New trustees

Jackson, Witt
named to board

Art Department

Continuity, creativity
are its hallmarks

Exchange program
set with Korea

Family memorializes
J.C. Love with fund

On the cover

Centenary photography
instructor Neil }ohnson
used a summer storm
cloud as the back-
ground for this view of
the campus's east side.
Designer Michael
Williams put it in poster
form {right), and it's
now available in the
Centenary Bookstore for
$5.95 or $11. {DO signed
and numbered.

Centenary celebrates \6Qth anniversary

Get out the candles ... Centenary College celebrates this year its 160th anniversary
as a private, liberal arts college.

One part of the celebration will be an exhibit of memorabilia from this grand
dame's illustrious existence: the glorious pre-Civil War years in Jackson; the move to
Shreveport in 1906 with only $1 18; the nationally known football team of the 1920s and
'30s; the internationally known Choir, and much, much more.

The committee is in the process now of gathering the goodies: photographs, articles
of clothing, trophies, scrapbooks, playbills and programs, and anything else that rings of
Centenary's past.

If you have something which you could share for use in the exhibit, we would love
to know about it. Please contact Elizabeth Friedenberg, 461 Ratcliff, Shreveport,
La. 71 104, (318) 868-2993, and tell her what you've got. We will set a time in August to
collect everything.

Help share in the celebration ... get out the candles and get out the memorabilia!

The Centenary College Magazine, Centenary,
(USPSO 1 5560), July, 1984, Volume 12, No. 1
is published four times annually in July,
October, January, and April by the Office of
Public Relations, 291 1 Centenary Boule-
vard, Shreveport, Louisiana 71134-0188.
Second Class postage paid at Shreveport,
La. POSTMASTER: Send address changes
to Centenary, P.O. Box 4 1 88, Shreveport, La.
71134-0188.

Centenary strives to create an understanding of the mission, plans, and progress of
Centenary College and to inform readers of current happenings on and off campus.

Editor Janie Flournoy 72

Special Contributors Don Danvers, Lee Morgan, Kay Lee

Production Boyds Lithography,

Creative Type, Inc.

Alumni Director Nancy Porter Gerding '82

Photography Neil lohnson, Janie Flournoy

You are our hope for the future'

The skies were blue; a cool breeze carried
squeals of excitment.

Inside the Gold Dome, there were smiles
and flashing cameras; a flurry of black robes and
tassels; last-minute instructions, then
the strains of "Proud Heritage."

Baccalaureate and Commencement Exercises for
Centenary's 159th academic year - more than any
other college west of the Mississippi - had begun.

The Class of '84 led the procession and included
82-year-old Centenary Trustee Russell Banow, who
earned a degree in economics; and his grand-
daughter, Martha Peacock, who was awarded
her degree in liberal arts; Alan Strange
one of the top collegiate history
scholars in the United States; lill
Brown, a four-time All-American gym-
nast; Polly Greve, fifth generation
Brown to graduate from Centenary,
and Margot Todd-Evans, NA1A
Gymnast of the Year, with classmate-
husband Ron Evans and their 18-
month-old daughter, Amber, also
gowned in a graduation robe.

Other VIPs followed the faculty;
the Rev. James Philip Woodland of
Baton Rouge and the Rev. Lea
loyner of Monroe, who received
honorary Doctor of Divinity degrees, and
Henry H. King, president and chief
operating officer of Texas Eastern
Corporation, who received the honorary
Doctor of Laws degree and who gave
the Commencement address.

He shared with the graduates his
secrets for success:
" 1 . You must be willing to pay the price

... Whatever extra you give to your

work and your community will pro-

Henry H. King

duce returns tenfold. It always does.
"2. Only faith, hope, and love don't

change. Change is inevitable and

continual.
"3. There's no quick joy ride to riches

and power unless you inherit them

Trying - and sometimes failing - is

the only way you learn.
"4. There's not much time ... Use your

precious time for positive thoughts

and please don't waste time on the

negative.

"5. Be a dreamer ... Reach out, dream the impos-
sible and try to leave the world something

special.

"6. Whatever the work assigned, look beyond

the task that has to be done and try to see all

the opportunities that are there. Do the work

faster and better than was expected ... Maintain a

commitment to excellence, and it will show in all

you do.

"7. There are some personal qualities necessary for

success - integrity ... courage and good manners ...

You need to be tough, but balance firmness with

compassion.

"8. You are not alone on this earth ... The

success you achieve in your relationships

with fellow human beings is the single

most misunderstood challenge in the

world.
"What matters," Dr. King said, "is
how we use our talents to the
maximum and then how we cope
with adversity when it comes ... We
don't know what the future holds;
that's what makes it so great. But
one thing is certain. You have a
choice. Only you can decide to be
happy, successful, healthy, and pro-
ductive to society.
"Welcome to the real world. It's
wonderful, so believe in yourself, and
drink life to the last drop.
"We wish you good health, someone
to love, and a zest for living Go forth in
peace and be of great courage, for you
are our hope of the future."

'84 graduates Martha Peacock and her grand-
father Russell Barrow.

Behind the scenes ... Virginia Shehee, President
Donald Webb, the Rev. Lea \oyner.

Polly Greve '84, Bert Greve '47 and the next
generation of Brown family to attend Centenary.

Highlights of 1983-84 . . . seventh consecutive balanced budget . . . seventh and eighth
endowed academic chairs, established in memory of Ed and Gladys Hurley and in honor of
Dr. Mary barters.. . more than $1,281,000 in annual operating gifts.. . $40 1,000 m
decimal gifts from the Louisiana Methodist Conference . . . campus beautification tops
$1 ,000,000 . . . over $450,000 in scholarship aid, including a total of $88,000 from the
Church in scholarship support . . . renovation of the Choir Loft and fourth floor of Mickle
Hall, damaged by an opening day fire; a new ceiling and floor in the Gold Dome . . .
$2,000,000 added to the endowment, raising the total endowment to $20,000,000 ...for
a total for the year of nearly $3,300,000! A healthy year, thanks to you).

Dr. Donald Webb
President

Developing mindpower is what
Centenary does best. Since 1825,
Centenary College has helped produce
some of our country's finest mind-
power in the person of top business
leaders including the president of Shell
Oil Co., a senior vice president of
Exxon, the chief executive officer of Bird
& Son, and countless professionals who

make significant contributions to the
life and well-being of our nation.

An unrestricted gift to the Great
Teachers-Scholars Fund ensures
Centenary's role in developing mind-
power to its fullest potential. Your tax
deductible gift is evidence of your
support of Northwestern Louisiana's
greatest natural resource.

Gifts to the Great Teachers-Scholars Fund by Classes

June 1, 1983 -May 31, 1984

Number of

Class

Number of

Class

Zlass

Alumni Donors

$ Total

Class

Alumni Donors

$ Total

1921

$ 25.00

1954

$ 4,81950

1924

200.00

1955

1,473 50

1925

829.00

1956

1,871.00

1926

690.00

1957

2,510.00

1927

1,760.00

1958

1 40.00

1928

2,155.00

1959

619.00

1929

28, 1 30.00

1960

1,136.50

1930

3, 1 44.00

1961

1 ,004.00

1931

841.00

1962

1,224.50

1932

1,203.00

1963

1,016.00

1933

2,119.00

1964

2,414 00

1934

4,579.00

1965

1,358.00

1935

946.50

1966

10,589 43

1936

88,401.50

1967

1,337 50

1937

10,800.00

1968

1,536.00

1938

1,993 19

1969

2,203.50

1939

2,553.00

1970

3,724.50

1940

1,866 50

1971

1,736.00

1941

2,421.50

1972

2,109.00

1942

4,132.50

1973

603.50

1943

13,369.00

1974

2,442.00

1944

18,503.42

1975

877.50

1945

9,429.18

1976

990.00

1946

1,160.00

1977

749.00

1947

7,500.50

1978

487.00

1948

9,629.00

1979

547.00

1949

6,792.50

1980

1,871.50

1950

4,898.50

1981

578.00

1951

3,000.00

1982

409.50

1952

982.00

1983

835.00

1953

2,200.00

1984

2,000.00

Honoraries

14,910.00

The gifts of alumni trustees are included with the trustees category below, but are also listed with their classes above.

The 1983-84 Great
Teachers-Scholars Fund
and $100,000 Challenge

Gifts to the Great Teachers-Scholars Fund are unrestricted and are
used for the ongoing operating expenses of the College. These totals
reflect cash contributions between lune 1, 1983 and May 31, 1984
which is Centenary's fiscal year

The Great Teachers-Scholars
Fund Volunteer Leadership

TRUSTEES
ALUMNI
PARENTS
FRIENDS

$304,78373
$164,431.03
$ 16,593.31
$122,726.33

CORPORATIONS
FOUNDATIONS
FACULTY & STAFF
GRAND TOTAL

$170,891.82
$118,472.00
$ 3,156.50
$901,054.72

Totals do not include gifts to The President's Matching Fund. Some
donors who contribute generously to this fund are alumni

Top Ten Classes

1. 1936

2. 1929

3. 1944

4. HONORARIES

5. 1943

20 88,401.50
8 28,130.00

27 18,503.42

4 14,910.00

21 13,369.00

6. 1937

7. 1966
8 1948
9. 1945

10. 1949

22
30
42
23
43

10,800.00

10,589 43

9,62900

9,429.18

6,792 50

GENERAL CHAIRMAN

DIVISION CHAIRMEN
Banking & Investments
Professional
Oil, Gas & Energy
Manufacturing
Retail, Sales & Services
General
Agriculture

ALUMNI DIVISION

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Chairman

Chairman, Development
Committee

William G Anderson

W Kirby Rowe, |r.

lames R. Mitchell '64

lohn David Crow

Don H. Duggan H82

Tom Ostendorff, III

Herman Williamson

Tommy Stinson

lack M. Elgin '44

George D. Nelson H70
H. Blume lohnson '36

POTPOURRI

Alums in charge

Eneile Cooke Mears '66 began ]une 1
as president of the Centenary College
Alumni Association along with vice
presidents Michele Armstrong
Q-Petersen 74, alumni activities; Shayne
Ladner '80, development; Vickie Moore
Young 75, communications; Becky
Wroten Gerardy 73, enrollment, and
Betty McKnight Speairs 78, career
planning and placement. Shayne Ladner
has also been named president-elect.

New board members include Julia
Ann Hamiter Andress '63; Gordon N.
Blackman, Jr. '80; Wally Burge 70; Mary
Tullie Wyrick Critcher '68; Sharon Lee
Duhon 70; Wayne Hanson '51; Steve
Heard 72; Jeff Hendricks 75; David
Henington '82; Sylvia Snyder Lowe 71;
Sue Goldstein Rubenstein '60; and Judy
Thurmon Butcher '62.

The Alumni Association meets
regularly to plan and execute events
such as Alumni Weekend and
Homecoming and to help select Alumni
Scholars, Outstanding Teacher, and the
Hall of Fame recipient. Persons
interested in working witht the Alumni
Association should contact Nancy Porter
Gerding '82, director of alumni relations.

Shayne Ladner '80, Eneile Cooke Mears '66

Twice is nice for Earle Labor

For the second time Dr. Earle Labor
was named Outstanding Teacher at
Centenary College.

Dr. Labor has taught English at
Centenary for over 20 years; he has also
taught at Adrian College; the University
of Wisconsin, where he earned his Ph.D.;
Southern Methodist University; the
University of Aarhus, Denmark, and Utah
State University.

He has won several NEH (National
Endowment for the Humanities) grants
and the Henry E. Huntington Library
Research Fellowship, and was selected
to the Harvard Summer School Visiting
Faculty Program. He holds membership
in Omicron Delta Kappa and Phi Beta
Kappa.

Dr. Labor has served in various
offices of the College English
Association (CEA), including the
presidency, and was the recipient of the
first Distinguished Service Award
presented by the national group.

Internationally known as an expert
on lack London, Dr. Labor has written

and edited numerous books on London,
including one published this spring. He
has also been nominated for the
Outstanding Teacher Award presented
by the Council for the Advancement and
Support of Education (CASE).

Start the presses

The Office of Alumni Relations has
begun work with The Harris Publishing
Company to publish a new alumni
directory.

It will provide a complete listing of
all living alumni with current addresses
including a biographical sketch on each
alumnus with name, class year,
degree(s), residence address and tele-
phone number, and business or pro-
fessional information where available.

The first questionnaire will be
mailed from Centenary in December,
1984, and the directory is expected to
have a fall, 1985, delivery.

Plan ahead

Here they are - the class reunions
for next summer, 1985. Mark your calen-
dars now and plan to attend.

1979-80-81 5th reunion

1975 . 10th reunion

1960 25th reunion

1954-55-56 30th reunion

1935 50th reunion

Please contact Nancy Porter Gerding
'82, director of alumni relations, if you
can help with the festivities.

Catch the pride

Centenary's new slide show, "The Pride
Is Catching," has won a Silver Screen
Award at the 17th Annual International
Awards Competition of the U.S.
Industrial Film Festival. There were
nearly 1 ,000 entries from 1 5 nations;
only 7.3 percent of the entries received
recognition. The slide show was
produced by Tom Colvin of Soundcept,
under the direction of the offices of
admissions and public relations,
lohn Woods '43 attended the May 18
banquet in Chicago to accept the award
for the College.

Winners

Centenary College vocal students
won the majority of prizes given at the
North Louisiana district of the National
Association of Teachers of Singing
(NATS) vocal competition held at
Louisiana Tech in Ruston. There were 95
students from colleges and universities
in North Louisiana competing.

Winners from Centenary included
Kim Harrison first place, Freshmen
women; Tommy laynes and Adam Myers
a tie for first place, Freshmen Men; Lori
Martin first place, Libby Rogers second
place, and Traci Mendel third place,
Sophomore Women; Dan Smalley first
place, Sophomore Men; Suzi Corley
second place, lunior Women; Don
Brazile first place, lunior Men; Cheryl
Dring, first place, Senior Women, and
Carolyn Garison, music librarian at
Hurley, first place, Advocational
Students.

Dan Smalley is a student of William
Riley, and the rest of the winners are
students of Gale Odom.

More winners

Dr. Barrie Richardson, Dean of the
School of Business at Centenary
College, and lanie Flournoy, director of
public relations, have won a Special
Merit Award for the Centenary Exchange, a
quarterly newsletter for area business
men and women.

The national competition is
sponsored by the Council for the
Advancement and Support of Education
(CASE), and the newsletter competed
against other publications from
hundreds of colleges and universities
across the country. Dr. Richardson and
Mrs. Flournoy were cited for their
superior use of limited resources.

The Centenary Exchange is published
by Centenary College to present
practical and relevant ideas which will
help its readers become more effective
and efficient managers. It includes
quizes on creative thinking and on time
management, and hints for employee
motivation, better communication,
management, and more. The Exchange is
mailed free of charge to over 3,000
professionals in the Shreveport-Bossier
area and has been reprinted for use by
large employee groups. Persons

interested in being added to the mailing
list should contact the School of
Business at Centenary College, 869-5 141.

The Special Merit Award will be
officially announced at the CASE Annual
Assembly and IDEA EXPO |uly 8-12 in
Chicago, III.

History of sixes

As Centenary College approaches
the beginning of its 160th year as a
liberal arts college and its 76th year
located in this northwest Louisiana City,
President Donald A Webb can look back
on his last six years with pride - and
perhaps a little supersitition.

He began his term of office with a
six-point plan called "EQUIPS,"
designed to change the course of the
financially struggling college. The plan is
working: Centenary has had a balanced
budget for the last six years; enrollment
has increased some six percent; and six
endowed academic chairs have been
established since 1976.

While the power of the sixes is
working for the college, sometimes it
can play tricks. "When I first came to
Centenary," smiled the Welsh President
Webb, "I was six-feet tall. Now I'm only
five-foot-four."

East meets West on campus

East and West will meet more often,
thanks to Centenary College of
Louisiana and Kang-Nam College in
Gyeonggi-Do, Korea.

The two colleges have agreed to an
exchange program - primarily for faculty,
but also available to students.

The program, which will begin in
January, 1985, will work like this.

Centenary may invite each year, for
one semester, one of Kang-Nam
College's professors as a visiting re-
search professor. Centenary will provide
an office, room and board, privileges at
Magale Library, and assistance to visit
American homes for his or her contact
and understanding of American culture
and customs. The professor will not
teach but will give special lectures,
including some open to the public.

The Centenary professor visiting at
Kang-Nam College will teach in English
up to ten 50-minute sessions per week
for one semester. (This will greatly
enhance the Korean students' study of
English as a second language!
Kang-Nam College will provide an
apartment, round-trip air fare, and a
stipend of $900 per month. If the visiting
professor has an international drivers
license, Kang-Nam College will also
provide a car.

In place of a full-time visiting

professor, Centenary may send a short-
time visiting professor, usually in the
middle of lune for a period of up to four
weeks.

The agreement was made recently in
Korea by President Donald A Webb and
Chungsun Moses Lee, president of
Kang-Nam College. Dr. Webb described
Kang-Nam as a very good private
college of about 4,000 students, located
near Seoul in the beautiful countryside.

Dr. Webb's trip was concluded with a
few days in Tokyo, where he began talks
with Aoyama Gakuin University to set
up a summer program for faculty and
students in international studies in
economics, business, and politics. These
preliminary plans will be turned over to
the Southern Colleges and Universities
Union (SCUU), of which Centenary is a
member and which co-ordinates other
such programs including summer
studies at Oxford University and the
University of London. It is hoped that
the Tokyo program will be finanized and
operative by the summer of 1985.

"Both programs are ideal oppor-
tunities for us to broaden our academic
development," Dr. Webb said "and they
also provide the opportunity to help
promote better international
understanding."

C Low Jr.

Centenary

Awarded

J.C Love Fund

A surprise announcement from
Centenary College President Donald A
Webb made Honors Convocation on
May 3 even more memorable.

Dr. Webb announced the establish-
ment of the |.C. Love Ministerial
Dependent Fund, a gift to the College
from the family of f.C Love, |r.

Income from the fund will be used
to award four full-tutition scholarships
at Centenary to outstanding Methodist
Ministers' Dependents. Eligible students
must have a 3.0 or better or a 1250 SAT
or better. The hope is to have a I.C Love
Scholar in each class.

Also to be awarded each year will be
Ministers' Dependent Grants, which will
be called I.C Love Grants.

Traditionally, the College has been
distinctive in its ministry to the Church
by awarding grants (this year $1350 per
annum each) to full-time students who
are dependent either on Methodist
ministers of the Louisiana Conference or
on ministers of other denominations
who serve in Louisiana's Fourth
Congressional District. The fund will
undergird this program and ensure its
healthy continuance.

I.C Love, Jr.. who died June 22, 1981,
was a member of the Centenary College
Board of Trustees and was an active
layman in the United Methodist Church.
In 1956 he was awarded the honorary
Doctor of Humane Letters degree by
Centenary

"We are indeed fortunate," said
Dr. Webb, "that we can celebrate this
new, strong, beautiful link which joins
together the Church and the College."

A-

Wllard Cooper, Bruce Mien

ARTDE

Continij
are it!

For half a century, the Departn;,
Art has been an integral part of th
liberal arts picture at Centenary Q

And in those 50 years, only tw<i
have chaired the program, one a I
of the other.

Established by Gladys Morgan,
department soon came under the
manship of Don Brown, who mou
and shaped the program for some
years. Today Willard Cooper, a 47
graduate of Centenary and studenj
Don Brown, is at the department's;
with one of his former students, B!
Allen 75, as assistant professor.

Traditionally we've taught dravi
painting, print-making, and art his
said Professor Cooper. "With Bruo
are expanding into sculpture and
pottery. This will offer our art stud,
an opportunity to move in differer
directions."

Not a training ground for com.
mercial artists or advertisers, the |
the department is to give art majc
sound training in the basics and t
encourage creative thinking, prodil
knowledge, and appreciation amo
students.

Required courses include stud
courses, a survey history of art, pr:
making, materials and techniques!
aesthetics (a philosophy course), j
foreign language through the inte
mediate level. Two lanuary Interiir
courses are required "of all Centen
students; with approval Bruce hof
team-teach a course this year on
history of rock and roll. His emph]
will be on posters and album col
with a look at MTV. Other courses1
included tours of British cathedra
museums; travel and study in Ma
and myths and legends in art.

"We also work closely with
Centenary's Department of Educai
Mr. Cooper said. "We offer art edti
courses required for elementary af
secondary teachers, both of whicr
taught by Barbara Dupree, a mem
the part-time faculty." She joins I
Sutton, who teaches Interior Desi. |
Decoration, and Neil Johnson, wh
teaches photography.

TMENT

eativity
narks

s. Dupree also works in
lary's Meadows Museum of Art,
houses a rare collection of works
I Despujols, a gift of the late Algur
adows. "We like to use the
im as well as the works houses in
agale Library and Hamilton Hall
:aching collection," Mr. Cooper
ted. "This is one of the largest
5 collections in the South."
jdents have opportunities to serve
ator assistants and/or docents at
iseum. And, coincidentally, Bruce
e original student assistant to the
r at the museum. He helped
the first exhibit,
her local museums and the
ell Garden and Art Center are
Dr field trips. A highlight of the fall
ter is a jaunt to the Red River
a six-day festival of the arts on
erfront.

jdents are also given opportunities
st community organizations with
rt needs, lust this year art major
Robinson painted a mural at Noel
rial United Methodist Church,
ted and repaired panels on a fleet
cs, and helped a group of Girl
execute paintings on a con-
Dn barrier in downtown Shreveport.
e a well-used studio, the facilities
Art Department are spread out.
d on the third floor of lackson
e offices, a lecture room, the slide
and a studio for painting and
g. The printmaking studio has
noved to the basement of lackson
> make room for a teaching
3m on the third floor. Pottery and
are are taught in classrooms in
5 Gym. "It's really not a problem,"
3oper. "We would rather have
:acilities and have them spread out."
nust be working. Mr. Cooper
many alumni who are well-
locally, regionally, and in some
nationally. They are artists, art
prs, set designers, carpenters,
)r advertisers, and, in one case, a

ntinuity and creativity - partners
'Department of Art at Centenary.

Neil Johnson

Darkroom built
for department

When the new teaching dark-
room is completed on the third
floor of Jackson Hall, Centenary
will have something to brag about.

The facility will include four
stations with Bessler enlargers and
other comparable equipment. A
light-tight room in the comer wili
provide space for loading film.

"We've been working on
getting this for about a year," said
Neil Johnson, photography
instructor. "The finished product
will be very nice for the school."

Up to this time, photography
students have used slide film to
shoot classroom assignments. "In
the new course, we will use all
black and white film and learn the
techniques of developing and
cropping," Neil said.

Persons interested in taking
the photography course should
contact the Office of Admissions.
Enrollment is limited.

Centements

What do you count as being among
the really important events in your life?
Those things, activities, occurences that
have a long lasting effect on your life.

Where does Centenary rank in that
list? You did include Centenary, didn't
you! Shouldn't you?

As alumns we each had different
experiences during our time at
Centenary. But as different as music is
from government or biology from
theatre, we all share a common bond.
Whether we were Greek or GDI, ROTC or
Choir, town student or in the dorm, we
share a special relationship.

Whether we are in our 60s or were in
a class from the '60s, we each can relate
to the other as friends, brothers or
sisters, classmates, and especially
ALUMNI.

What we have in common is
CENTENARY - a place, a tradition, an
ideal in learning. What we also have is
an OPPORTUNITY - an opportunity to
help shape the future, to affect the type
of institution it continues to be; to
insure that it CONTINUES to provide
he quality experience that we had the
opportunity to receive.

lust WHO will determine the future
of CENTENARY? The President, the
faculty, the trustees and the students
will have a great effect. BUT we as
ALUMS have the greatest opportunity.
To be involved in an on-going, day-to-
day relationship with the college and its
students, to participate in the life of the
institution, to work to raise funds for its
operation, and to help shape the
directions of the institution itself.

In a way, we alums are Centenary.
We who attend classes and receive our
degrees, who support the college
financially and recommend students,
who attend basketball games and plays
... it is we, who are responsible ... and
who must meet the challenge.

As alums we have a great oppor-
tunity, to give back in small measure to
that which has given us much ...
CENTENARY. Not only financial support
but also support in person, in sugges-
tions and in demanding that Centenary
be all it should be, both today and for
the future.

I count Centenary as an important
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in that thought.

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Robert E. Witt

Shreveport oilman Robert E. Witt, the newest
member of the Board of Trustees at Centenary, is
also a poet. He has written two books of poetry;
Another Autumn and Other Poems and Indian Summer and More.

Mr. Witt was born and raised in El Dorado, and
was educated in Arkansas schools. He earned both
the bachelor's and master's degrees from the
University of Arkansas in Fayetteville.

He worked for Lion Oil Company for many years
before forming Witt Oil Production Inc. in 1957 for
which he continues to serve as president. He holds
membership in the American Petroleum Institute,
Independent Petroleum Association of America,
Association of Asphalt Paving Technologies, the
Shreveport Chamber of Commerce, and the Episcopal
Church. He is also a member of the Corporation of
Warner Brown Hospital in El Dorado.

Mr. Witt is a former trustee of the University of the
South in Sewanee, Tenn., and of the Episcopal
Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas.

William Hutchinson ]ackson

William Hutchinson lackson returns to the Board
of Trustees after one year's absence.

A senior vice president of Commercial National
Bank in Shreveport, he is a graduate of Duke
University, where he was tapped for membership in
Omnicron Delta Kappa and named to "Who's Who
Among American Colleges and Universities." He also
attended the School of Banking of the South and the
New York University Graduate School of Business
Administration.

Mr. lackson has been very active in community
organizations serving in leadership roles in Downtown
Shreveport Unlimited, the Better Business Bureau,
American Red Cross, Holiday in Dixie, Shreveport
Opera, United Fund, Goodwill, Family Counselling
and Children's Services, and the Boy Scouts of
America. He is a past chairman of Centenary's Great
Teachers-Scholars Fund. A member of the First
Methodist Church, he is former chairman of the
Administration Board and a member of the Finance
Committee.

STRICTLY PERSONAL

1920s

FRANK BOYDSTON, Class Agent for the
Classes for 1924-1929 mentioned that SUE
BARNETTE (Emily Sue Cuples) '28 was se-
lected as the Resident of the Year in the
Independent Living Area of the Shreveport
Live Oak Retirement Home. Sue's college
room mate and sorority sister OTIS JORDAN
SW ANSON '28 is also a resident of Live Oak.

Active gerontologist and retired professor
DR. CLAUDE CHADWICK '27 spoke at the
"Roaring Twenties" reunion luncheon on
health and proper foods with tips on how to
eat on 50 cents a day.

MYRTLE PETTY THOMPSON '28 is en-
joying a quiet life in New Orleans after re-
tiring from the Caddo Parish school system

CLARENCE GUTTERIDGE '24 sends re-
gards to all and mentions that his children
attended Centenary: Mary Elizabeth '47 and
Clarence Jr. '64

WARRENA TATE WHITE '21 wrote that
she had a career of high school teaching in
Louisiana with a degree in library science
and a masters in education. She married
Walter White in 1926, and they had one son,
and now there are three great-grandchildren.
Warrena and her husband traveled exten-
sively throughout the world. Since his death
in 1979 she has continued visiting foreign
places and recently attended a Daughters of
the American Revolution convention in
Yorktown.

In his letter WILLIAM L. PLATT '29 said, "I
greatly enjoyed Centenary and feel my exper-
iences on the campus was the turning point
in my life."

JULIA LEGERE PULLEN '26 and her hus-
band have lived in California for 47 years.
They have three children, seven grand-
children, and two great-grandchildren. She
taught in the Los Angeles City elementary
schools for 1 7 years, and is an active member
of United Methodist Church of Maywood and
its women's groups, and of the P.E.O. Sister-
hood having been a member for 58 years

1930s

1932 Class Agent CHARLES RAVENNA
received a note from KATHRYN GOODNESS
telling him that she has been working as a
bookkeeper for 40 years for the Shreveport
firm of Hargrove, Guyton, Ramey and Barlow.

1933 Class Agent ISABELLA LEARY has
been elected secretary to the Highland
Restoration Association in Shreveport.

ALG1E BROWN 1943 Class Agent heard
from KARL TOOKE '34, who said that he was
glad to get information about "some of my
favorite people" via the Class Agent letters.
Karl served in Louisiana as a Methodist
Pastor, District Superintendent, and
Conference Director of Stewardship for 25
years, then with the General Board of
Admissions in New York for seven years.

From Studio City, Calif., MAURYNE
BATSON WELLS '34 writes that she married
lames H Wells,, moved to New Orleans

where Jim finished Tulane University Medical
School, then to Calif, and "reared six
children," most of whom attended USC |im
died in 1963, and she went back to UCLA for
several years.

VERA MAE COWEN BUCHANAN '34 in
Crowley married Centenary alum MURPHY
BUCHANAN after getting her library degree
from LSU. They had three daughters, and she
is now the proud grandmother of six grand-
children. Daughter Alice Ann and her hus-
band, Dr. Robert Schwendimann, are both
Centenary graduates

From Houston comes a note from
CHARLIE BEAUCHAMP '34 and his wife,
MARTHA Charlie retired from Columbia Gas
Company at the end of 1981 and "except for
some limited consulting, have done little
except play golf."

From the Class of '35 EDITH BAILEY
BARISAS writes that she and BERNARD have
moved to Ft. Collins, Colo, where their son,
George, lives. Son George and wife Deborah
attended an international science convention
in Spain last year and traveled into several
European countries, winding up in England
for a reunion of Rhodes Scholars of Oxford.
They were entertained by the Queen at her

\n Memoriam

LONNIE ODELL AULDS '50

March 22, 1984

RUSSELL E. BEEMAN '40

May 3, 1984

IOHN STEVEN BRADLEY '34

March 29, 1 984

CHARLOTTE WALKER BRIAN '26

February 28, 1984

DR. SAMUEL D. CUMMINS '56

October 19, 1983

DR. IAMES WILEY COTTER, |R '74

March 3, 1984

DR. GEORGE TRAVIS DIXON, SR. '32

lanuary 16, 1984

EUNICE MEANS FRANKLIN '49

June 21, 1983

DORIS RIPPY HAMNER '37

February 28, 1984

MARY FOSTER PEYTON HORNER '43

March 11, 1984

MYRTLE C HUTCHINSON '36

April 1984

BILL IUSTIS '50

December 21, 1983

PAT "ZEN" LARK1N '67

November 19, 1983

IAMES C McCLURE, SR. '31

May 8, 1984

LESLIE BRADFORD MOSELEY '3 1

April 3, 1984

POPE WEBB ODEN '51

April 1984

BU|A BIGGS STAMPER '49

(Mrs. Charles [.)

February, 1984

HERBERT BEN|AMIN WREN, JR. '27

December 30, 1983

palace. Edith and Bernard travel extensively
to FFF conclaves. During spare time Bernard
straightens his fly-fishing equipment and
Edith writes her family's history and son
George's biography

AC HARDMAN '36 is enjoying semi-
retirement after turning the management of
C C Hardman Company in Shreveport over
to his son, Ralph

FRANK |. LENTO '36 writes from Fontana,
Calif., that he has been living there 31 years.
He has been associated with steel mills since
leaving Centenary. His wife, NATALIE, has
been employed at a state hospital near their
home. He is a choir member in the
Community Congregational Church and they
enjoy all news about old friends.

MILDRED GATTI SCOTT '36, who com-
piled all these notes, wrote that she had
been contacted by several old friends of
Sarah Scott Thompson, who are trying to
locate information about her Anybody have
anything to share?

1940s

GRACE IULIAN NORTON 1940 Class
Agent received a nice note from IULIA
GAYLE WILLIAMS. She and SO are retired
and spend their summers in Estes Park, Colo.

O.A and BET PYNES wrote that they
have three children and four grandchildren.
The latest is a little boy born Dec. 2. They are
planning an extended trip this summer to
Chicago and Niagara Falls.

1944 Class Agent BILLYE LOVELADDY
HARRIS received word from LUCRET1A
KLOCKENKEMPER '44 that her husband
"KLOCK" retired from the Navy and dabbles
in real estate, while she enjoys musical
organizations and teaches piano privately at
home. Their children are grown, and they are
now living in Pensacola, Fla

Billye also heard from ELIZABETH "LIZ"
HOUSTON LIDE '44 and WILLIAM DAVID
"DAVE" LIDE '48 of Lake Lure, N.C. where
they are entering "a new phase - all the
children are gone." Dave had a heart attack
in 1981 and is back to a stable life. They plan
on selling their lakefront house and moving
up the hill to the cabin where Dave's parents
lived for many years.

WILLIAM E McCLEARY '48 will be the
associate librarian at Louisiana State
University - Shreveport in charge of con-
gressional depository collection of federal
publications. He joined the LSU-S staff in July
1967 at its opening.

1950s

Dr. CHARLES H. HAYDEN '54 retired
from the U.S. Public Health Service in
February in Overland Park, Kan He received
his DDS degree from Loyola of New Orleans
and taught for five years in the Loyola School
of Denistry

1955 Class Agent MITZ1 PERRY heard
from KENNON MOODY, who is the Dean of
Community Services at Dutchess Community
College He and his wife, MARY, live in
LaGrangerville, NY., with two children, Laura,
a junior at Swarthmore College, and David, a

graduate. Mary serves as director of volunteer
services at St. Francis Hospital.

PAULA SNELLING SMITH '55 wrote that
after living most of the 30 years in the Pacific
Northwest, she and BOB decided to bring
their son, Michale, to Tyler, Texas, to enjoy
living in the South. Besides taking graduate
courses and substitute teaching, Paula enjoys
buying and selling antiques.

LANN1E WALKER '55 is in Ft. Worth,
where he is an engineering specialist at
General Dynamics. He has joined the home
computer craze, along with his wife and their
five children.

Lannie also wrote that he heard at the
Haynesville High School reunion that
GEORGE NEILD '55 had died. He also said
that he saw CHARLOTTE MOORMAN'S
picture in "Time" not too long ago.

IOHNNY COMER '55 is in Phoenix at the
Desert Chapel Church of Christ.

CARL "TEX" MITCHELL '55 has moved to
Aspen, Colo, with his wife, SHERRIE, and
children Denise, 23, Mark, 17, and Amy, 12.
He is semiretired and manages his business
from there.

MARGARET TEAGUE, 1956 Class Agent,
updated their class. BETTY B. ROBINSON '56
lives in Atlanta and is into her 21st year of
teaching fifth graders. Husband BILL is vice
president of Metropolitan Atlanta YMCA in
charge of insurance and properties. He was
recently honored by the Georgia Legislature
for his 30 years service to the YMCA They
have three children: Sarah lane, who
graduated from Medical College in Augusta
and is a neo-natal nurse; Patty, who teaches
first grade, and Alan, who is a senior at
Georgia Tech. VERNON SANDERS '53 is their
family doctor. She wrote that PAUL "BUDDY"
and STELLA LOWE '55 both teach in Atlanta.

In New York DONALD M. CHICOSKY '57
has been appointed national director of
chapter operations of the Leukemia Society
of America. Prior to his promotion, he has
been the Society's national associate cam-
paign director, and has over 28 years of
experience with voluntary health organi-
zations. He and his wife, Frances, reside in
Burlington Township, N.J. Chicosky is a mem-
ber of the National Society of Fund Raising
Executives.

1960s

E. WAYNE ADCOCK '61 celebrated three
graduations in four days in his family. He re-
ceived his Doctor of Ministry degree from the
University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
on May 19; daughter Beckie graduated as
high school valedictorian, and son John
graduated from the 8th grade. Wayne and his
family reside on the campus of a liberal arts
college in south central Missouri called the
School of the Ozarks.

1962 Class Agent )UDY BUTCHER heard
from CAROL R SCHWENDIMANN of Santa
Fe. Carol is the Guidance and Counseling
Specialist for the New Mexico State Depart-
ment of Education, and president of the
Santa Fe branch of American Association of
University Women. FRED '62 is an attorney
specializing in tax law as a partner in the firm
of Schwartz, Davenport and Schwendimann,
sings in the church choir and is an elder in
First Presbyterian Church. He serves on the
board of New Mexico Community
Foundation and is an active alumnus of the
Graduate Institute of St. John's College.

Offspring Amy and Paul are high school
students.

JOSPEH R WEST received a MS in
Organic Chemistry from Southern Arkansas
University in Magnolia. He has been super-
visor of the Chemical/Metallurgical
Laboratories at Morton Thiokil/Louisiana
Division (Louisiana Army Ammunition Plant)
for the past 1 1 years. He and Judith Christie
West will celebrate their 25 wedding anniver-
sary in December. They have two grown
children, Deborah and Kimberly Gayle, and
five-year-old Joseph Jr.

ANNE McEACHERN MAXWELL '62 is the
secretary to the Chief of Staff of the Missouri
National Guard. She wrote that she, Bill, and
their two children have lived in five states in
the last 20 years, but they are now settled in
lefferson City, Mo. where Bill is the store
manager for Sears. Bill Jr., is a sophomore at
Westminster College, and Mary Ann is a
junior in high school. JACQUE ROSETT
DICKMAN '62 recently moved to the St.
Louis area, and they have been able to renew
old friendships.

In Shreveport Class Agent HOYT D.
BAIN's '63 newest projects as a realtor/
developer are the renovation of 3218 Line
Avenue into a multitenant office building and
downtown renovation of the old Ray
Hardware Building on Texas Street into an
historic and contemporary complex known as
"Energy Square."

DR. G. HARVARD "HAZARD" ALBRIGHT
'64 is practicing dermatology in New Orleans,
and leading a Webelo Den. In April he was
installed as president of Louisiana
Dermatologic Society; he is also a member of
the board of directors of the Metairie Family
YMCA

D1ANNE ROSE McCOLLUM '66 has
served for the past four years as General
Advisor for the Beta Iota chapter of the Zeta
Tau Alpha at Centenary. She taught elemen-
tary school for three years and high school
Spanish for six years. She is married to
Shreveport attorney Lawrence K. McCollum,
and they have two children, Bill, 15, and
Charles, 3.

IERRY '62 and JERRE RAINWATER
JOUETT '63 wrote that they have been in
Longview for the past eight years, where Jerry
is the manager of Almand's Fine Furniture,
and a member of the American Society of
Interior Designers. Jerre is busy with volun-
teer activities in the school system, their
church and the local art museum. Son Jeff is
a high school junior following in his father's
footsteps as a varsity tennis player. Jason is a
seventh grader and all-region band honor
drummer. The family hosted an exchange
student from Finland last year. Both Jerry and
Jerre plan to go with the Choir Alum group
on the European tour this summer.

DR MOUZON BIGGS '62 is now in his
fourth year as pastor of the Boston Avenue
Church of Tulsa. He brought 14 years of
religious broadcastng experience to Tulsa,
and has established a television ministry
every Sunday morning at 1 1 a.m. He co-
authored the best selling book, Wnen You
Graduate, and has written a new book Moments
to Hold Closel He and his wife, Gayle, are the
parents of one daughter, Allison, and two
sons, Trey and Jason.

PATSY STAMPS GRAHAM '62 spoke on
"How to Look Successful and Improve Your
Image With Color" at the Alumni College
classes at Reunion Weekend in June. She is

the owner of Image Improvement and works
with color analysis programs and corrective
skin care treatment services in Shreveport.
Her husband, John (Buddy) is a plastic
surgeon and owner of the Plastic Surgery
Center, Shreveport's first same-day surgery
facility, where Pat served as the office
manager. They have five children. Kirk is
attending Centenary; Cathey is a junior, and
Ginger, a freshman at Baylor University.
Margaret and Patrick are still at home. Buddy
recently published a book entitled Mold Me,
Shape Me which relates to their spiritual ex-
periences over the last ten years.

1970s

1972 Class Agent ANNE HOLLANDSWORTH
KLEIN E offers a Centenary applause to BILL
AND SUE EVELETH SMITH on the birth of
their daughter, Caroline Elizabeth - called
Carrie Beth, on October 6, 1983. Congrats Bill
and Sue - we know you are thankful for such
a blessing!

KAY WILLIAMSON BURGESS 72 writes
that she and husband ROGER have three
children: Joshua Randall, 8; Megan Elizabeth,
3; and Bret Michael, 1 1. Roger has his own
law practice, and Kay is the assistant director
of University United Methodist Day School.
Kay says that KEN and META LYNCH
WILLIAMSON '72 now live in Odessa, Texas.
Ken works for Texas Commerce Bank, and
Meta is teaching. They have two daughters;
Rebecca, 8, and Rachel, 5. Kay also works
with Centenary grad LINDA GARRETT
SIMMONS 72, sees CHRIS and SUZIE
WILKES BLANCHARD 72 at soccer practice,
and crosses paths with neighbor MARK
McMURREY 72 every now and then.

BARBARA OVERSON SHULTZ 72 and
husband PAUL now live in Bedford, Texas
(between Dallas and Ft. Worth) and want to
get together with other 'Nary folks in the
DFW area. Paul is National Sales Manager for
Tracor Westronics in Ft Worth, and Barbi is
retired from elementary school teaching to
care for their children, Steve, 6, and April, 4.

SHIRLEY ADKINS McLEAN 74 has ex-
citing news! She and her husband have just
adopted a baby girl, who they proudly named
Susan Marie. Shirley should be proud of her
accomplishments these past ten years. She
was elected Legal Secretary of the Year for
1984 in Shreveport, and is presently a Loan
Officer Assistant at Pioneer Mortgage
Corporation.

TOM 74 and SYLVIA 73 GUERJN (What a
fine letter printed out on their new micro-
computer!) and Wilfred Lee, age 4, all live in
St. Peters, Missouri, where Tom works for
Aetna in their National Accounts Department.
Before this professional transition from
Psychology, Tom received a masters at
Northwestern State University.

SHIRLEY B. MILLER 74 sends exciting
news to Class Agent MICHELE Q-PETERSEN
that she will be getting married on July 13th!
Before this big event, she will be traveling in
Europe with the Centenary Alumni Choir
Tour. Shirley most definitely has an exciting
summer planned, but regrets deeply she was
unable to attend our reunion.

MISSY RESTARIC POU 74 and her
husband, JOHN 72, planned the highly suc-
cessful Golf Tournament held on Friday, June
22 during Alumni Weekend. At home, Missy
has two boys, Jeffry, 7, and John-Gray, 3. She

plays tennis, runs, and is involved in many
projects both at Centenary and in the com-
munity, and plans to teach in the fall.

Class Agent |OE WALKER 75 heard from
MARK FREEMAN 75, who is still working on
his Ph.D. in biology at the University of
Virginia. Mark wrote that RICHARD HILBORN
75 is winding up a residency in orthopedics
at Virginia and that MICHAEL BROWN 75 is
in the urology residence at Duke.

PAT NORTON 75 graduated from LSU
Law School in 1979, and spent four years as
an Assistant Attorney General prosecuting
polluters in the Environmental Section of the
Louisiana Department of lustice. Governor
Edwin Edwards recently appointed her
Secretary of the Department of Environmental
Quality, a job which she finds exciting and
challenging. Pat also has a five-year-old
daughter named Sara.

DR. PAM VAN ALLEN 75 wrote that she
appreciated all those class agent letters!

RON ATCHLEY 75 is vice president of
sales for Scharff & lones, Inc., investment
securities in New Orleans. He said that
FRANK PARKS and PERRY PEYTON 75 own
a pipe supply business in Baton Rouge.

MISSY MOORE LEHNER 75 had a baby
girl named Brooke Davis in December. Missy
works in the geology department of
Helmerich & Payne in lackson, Miss.

RUSTY BENTLEY 75 and his wife,
RAMON ALYNN, own "Innovative Ideas" in
Shreveport, which deals with printing and
advertising. He reported that CLARK McCALL
75 is a substance abuse counselor for
Webster Parish and works in Minden. Con-
gratulations to RJCK AND ANN ("Green-0")
RYBA! They are expecting their first baby at
the end of the summer.

1979 Class Agent KATHY KEYES of New
Orleans writes that IOSEPH DOWLING 79 is
serving as a pastor of Hampswaite Methodist
Church in Yorkshire, England. He and
CHRISTINA (married September, 1983) are
copastors serving an internship and will re-
turn to Methesco, Del., in September, 1984.
Joe sends a special hello to Bert, Dick A,
Anita, and Joe Donakey.

LARRY HOLDER 79 writes that he is the
pastor of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church
in El Reno, Ok. He and Molly (Mahome) are
doing well. Molly is a Medical Social Worker
at South Community Hospital in Oklahoma
and they have a one-year-old daughter,
Lauren Elizabeth.

BRUCE STROTMAN 79 is serving as
associate pastor at the Bethel United Church
in Evansville, Ind. After leaving Centenary,
Bruce went to Lancaster Theological
Seminary in Lancaster Theological Seminary
in Lancaster, Pa. He and Paulette were mar-
ried in 1980 and after graduating (with
honors) in 1982 Bruce started work at Bethel.
In May 1983, they became proud parents of
Heather Elizabeth.

RICK SANDERS 79 writes that he is pre-
sently studying at Virginia Theological
Seminary for the ordained priesthood and
will graduate in the spring of '85. He will
return to the diocese of Mississippi to begin
parish ministry in the Episcopal Church. He
and NITA OATES will be married August 11,
in St. Andrews Cathedral in Jackson, Miss

THERESA R. DYKES 79 is taking her real
estate exam and has a new job lined up in
Shreveport.

PAUL HARPER 79 is working on his
masters degree in international management

at the American Graduate School of Inter-
national Management (Thunderbird) in
Phoenix, An

From the West Coast - ELAINE (Ades)
CLARK 79 is a media buyer for an advertising
gency in San Francisco. She is also doing
voice-overs for commercials and trying to
break into on-camera jobs.

KAREN (Rogers) KIRSHENER 79 is in
Baton Rouge.

HELEN D'AIGLE THORNTON 79 writes
that she's finished course work for a masters
in sociology and is now starting on a masters
in library science at North Texas State
University in Denton, Texas.

MARSHALL TAYLOR'S 79 commercials
with J. Walter Thompson Advertising Agency
in New York will be judged in the finals of the
CLEO Awards at Radio City Music Hall, and
Marshall has been asked to judge another
division of the CLEOs.

MARK MESSINGER 79 is a flight
attendant with Muse Air - based in Houston.

ELAINE M. McARDLE 79 is now an
attorney associated with the law firm of Clark,
Thomas, Winters & Shapiro in Austin.

1980s

In Little Rock MARY BEA THOMAS 80 is
employed by the American Heart Association/
Arkansas, affiliate-regional director for Central
Arkansas. She is working on a masters degree
on voluntary agencies and has become a
member of the Central Arkansas Audubon
Society and the Arkansas Sierra Club

BILLY CHANDLER '81 says he had a
great 1983! He traveled a lot including trips
to Illinois, Hawaii, and Massachusetts. In
Chicago he was robbed at gunpoint but is
now back safe and sound in California. He's
taking acting lessons and putting them to
good use. He worked on a TV movie with
MELISSA SUE ANDERSON '81 on Harvard's
campus.

LAURA PEOPIOY GOLDENS '81 had a
baby boy on February 5th. His name is
Andrew Zachary Golden.

Class Agent IAN CARPENTER EADS '81
started a new job at M.D. Anderson doing
cancer research. It's very challenging work.

VICKIE RAINBOLT '81 is an Emergency
Certification Specialist with the Louisiana
OFS in Baton Rouge.

DOUG MEYER '81 is the Children's
Director of the First Methodist Church of
Dallas.

ROBERT DARROW '81 has been pro-
moted to position of general manager of the
Cowboys Club and Restaurant in Bossier City.

JEFF PITTMAN '81 is completing his
thesis, which concerns rocks of southwestern
Arkansas, for his masters degree in geology
at SMU. "Tracking the Arkansas Dinosaurs," a
report co-authored by Jeff and David D.
Gillett, was the feature article in the March
issue of The Arkansas Naturalist.

Class Agent DAVID HENINGTON '82, who
has recently elected to serve on the alumni
board of directors, compiled the following
news on the Class of 1982.

JOHN H. ALLEN JR '82 is now a district
supervisor in the Newspaper Production
Company circulation department.

Congratulations to FRAN STEVENS '82
for passing the CPA exam Fran also bought
a town house which she says will be big
enough for her and "husband-to-be" HEWITT
McCULLEN, a third year med student at LSU

Fran works at Peat, Marwick and Mitchell in
Shreveport.

SHAY McNULTY '82 is working at St.
Anthony of Padua in Eunice, La., as the
youth director. She is also working on her
masters from Loyola University.

DEBRA WALLER ANDERSON '82 married
WILLIAM ANDERSON in December 1982 and
were expecting their first child in March.

EVONNE GREENE IONES '82 married
KEN (ONES, an accountant at Heard,
McElroy and Vestal October 1 , 1983. She
hopes to pass the last part of the CPA exam
in May.

MARK EVANS '82 is the Youth/
Recreation Director at University United
Methodist in Lake Charles, La. He will begin
working on his masters in religious education
at the Perkins School of Theology at SMU

IENNIFER VAUGHN GREENWOOD '82
married ART GREENWOOD in August, 1982.
They moved to England in July, 1983 and will
stay until July, 1987. They both are in the Air
Force and she is a pre-school teacher. They
are enjoying their stay in England and plan
to travel all over the country.

SARA GILCHRIST '82 and husband GREG
are expecting a baby in lune. She is teaching
third grade at Forest Hill Elementary in
Shreveport.

LAURIE PULLEN '82 is teaching PE. to
6th, 7th, and 8th graders and is also the
tennis coach in Paris, Texas. She is working
on her masters in physical ecucation at East
Texas State University in Commerce, Texas.

BRIGETTE GORT '82 is working for the
U.S. Air Force as a Suggestion Program
Manager/Secretary at Camp Amsterdam,
Soestergerg, The Netherlnds. She is planning
to get her masters in business (has even met
a Centenary grad from 1956 in her class!) She
got engaged in Paris recently to STEVE K.
ALLEN.

STEVE WREN '82 is a graduate assistant
at the University of Arkansas. He is teaching
weight training and working on his masters
in sports management.

BOBBY BOORAS '82 has been living in
Dallas since lune of 1983. He married
CHRISTIE MANOS November 26, 1983, and
they are expecting their first child in early
October. Bobby works for Management
Systems Corporation leasing land for two
bedroom condos, and Christie is an Adminis-
trative Assistant for "D" magazine

BRIAN INGALLS '82 is currently attending
Southern Illinois University School of
Medicine in Springfield, 111. He plans to
graduate in 1987.

MARK COOK '82 is getting his masters in
Organ Performance at Rice University and
will finish in December. He is the Organist/
Associate Music Director at River Oaks. In
September he will be opening a full-time
music studio. He will also be traveling to
Europe this summer to accompany the
Centenary Alumni Choir tour

PARNELL HOLT '82 is the Fleet Manager
at Superior Supply Col, and wife TERRI
OATES HOLD is an accountant with
Goodrich Oil Company Terri also passed two
parts of the CPA exam and will take the
remaining two parts in May.

KEITH MCARTY '82 is the office adminis-
trator for Greenberg, Fisk, and Fielder,
Attorneys in Dallas, and also the business
manager for the Dallas County Democratic
Party.

CATHERNE EFFERSON BEAIRD '82

from

CENTENARY COLLEGE

Shreveport, Louisiana 71104

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received her certification in library science in
December 1983. She is working in the Law
Library at LSU-BR Her husband, REX, is
studying electrical engineering at LSU-BR.

THERESA LENGEL FUSSELL '82 has
been working at the Office of Family Security
(Terrebonne Parish) in Houma, La., since
September. She is an eligibility worker and
says "It's a lot of work - paper and otherwise,
but I enjoy it."

ROANNE LOWG STOW '82 and her
husband, FRED, are expecting a baby in
October. "We are really thrilled "

LAURA COLEMAN '82 and POPE ODEN
'81 were married in June. She is teaching
school in Bossier City and Pope is in dental
school in Baton Rouge.

NELL CHAMBERS MAESER '82 began
working for the Federal Department of
Education in lune 1982. Her office is in the
heart of downtown Atlanta where she works
in the research section of the Office of
Student Financial Assistance She and RICK
MAESER were married July 3 1 . 1983. He is the
minister of St. Andrews United Methodist
Church in Carrollton, Ga. and she has be-
come a long-distance commuter to Atlanta,
which is 50 miles away.

DAVID KNIGHT '82 is teaching life
science and coaching football, basketball,
and track for the McGregor, Texas,
Independent School District.

KIRK LABOR '82 is currently at the
University of Texas Medical Branch in
Galveston and is ranked in the top 10% of his
class. He also writes that STEVE PORTER
and LINDA LUKEY PORTER are in Guadalajara,
Mexico, where Steve is in medical school. He
is currently ranked in the top 10% of his class
also! He's working hard and doing very well -
school - and otherwise.

SARA BRANTON W1LKERSON '82 is
teaching school at Newton Smith Elementary
and is busy with wedding plans for this
summer. She is marrying BRIAN LOMBARD1NO

KIRKE GOFF '82 married HILLARY
CLOWER ('84) May 26 at First Methodist in
Shreveport.

CHARLOTTE BLAKELY EVANS '82 mar-
ried PAUL E. EVANS in August 1983. She
received her masters in Physical Education at
Southeastern Louisiana University in
Hammond. She is the elementary P.E.
teacher at the Herndon Magnet School and
is the Middle School girls basketball coach.
Paul teaches math and computers and
coaches football, basketball, and track at the
Mooringsport Fundamental Middle School
They are expecting their first child in August.

SHEB ADK1SSON '82 is working in
Washington, DC, as a staff assistant for
Senator Jeff Bingaman from New Mexico. She
is on the Governmental Affairs Sub-
committee on Civil Service.

HALLIE DOZIER is working in Equateur,
Zaire, Africa, with the Peace Corps. She is
teaching English in an all-girls Catholic high
school She has been with the Corps two
years and enjoying it so much, she has
requested a one-year extension.

MICHAEL E. RICKE '84 plans to attend
Candler Theological Seminary in Atlanta, Ga.

Stanton M. Frazar '56 and '82 (center) is congratulated by the faculty on an outstanding address at Founders'
Day Convocation April 1 2. Frazar, who confessed to extending his college years as long as possible, urged the
students to have fun in life, to really enjoy their work and leisure. While keeping his audience in stitches, Frazar
made his message clear. "Life is too serious not to take lightly."

Centenary's 24th Woodrow Wilson Visiting Felbw, Harold H. Saunders (right), is interviewed by George ]ones
on "Live at Five" at the studio of KSLA-Channel 1 2, Shreveport's CBS affiliate station. Saunders, an expert in
Middle East affairs spent a week on campus to bring the real world to the ivory tower.

INSIDE

Quiz Bowl

Centenary offers
high schools
chance to excel

Religion study
vital to
liberal arts

Bishop Underwood
sets scholarships

April 18

"Founders' Day
speaker is
Dr. Frank Carroll

Alumni tour at
old campus is
big success

Our thanks to
1983-84 donors

Mrs. Zero (Suzanne Matheny) threatens her husband, Mr. Zero (Malcolm Wills) in the Centenary College
production of THE ADDING MACHINE by Elmer Rice. The production won its state competition and goes !
this month to Fort Worth for the regional contest of the American College Theatre Festival ... and then perhaps i
on the the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, where last year's festival entry was performed.

On the cover

The fall was absolutely glorious in Shreveport-Bossier this year, and the Centenary
campus was ablaze with color. Improvements to the grounds continue via the Campus
Beautification Committee including the landscaping of the entranceway by the Paul R.
Davis family and the Community Foundation of Shreveport-Bossier; the establishment
of a Louisiana native plant area, and the development of the Centenary campus as an
arboretum. Future plans call for improving the Hargrove Memorial Bandshell. If you
would like to participate in campus beautification, please call the Office of Public
Relations at its new number, (318) 869-5028.

The Centenary College Magazine, Centenary,
(USPS015560), lanuary, 1985, Volume 12,
No. 3 is published four times annually in
July, October, January, and April by the
Office of Public Relations, 291 1 Centenary
Boulevard, Shreveport, Louisiana 71 134-
0188. Second Class postage paid at
Shreveport, La. POSTMASTER: Send
address changes to Centenary, P.O. Box
4188, Shreveport, La. 71 134-0188.

Centenary strives to create an understanding of the mission, plans, and progress of
Centenary College and to inform readers of current happenings on and off campus.

Editor Janie Flournoy 72 1

Special Contributors Don Danvers, Lee Morgan, Kay Lee j

Production Creative Type, Inc.

Rushing Printing;

Alumni Director Anita Martin '80

Photography Janie Flournoy

High schools can excel in Quiz Bowl

w$*z

Margaret Cahn of KSLA Channel 1 2 in
Shreveport interviews Centenary College
President Donald Webb [right) at a final match
of the Centenary-Fabsteel Quiz Bowl, while
Centenary graduate * Peggy Miles {left) works
at the camera. The 1985 Quiz Bowl matches
will be aired on Channel 1 2 once a week on
Saturdays beginning in early February. The
friendly competition of quick recall for high
school students in the Ark-La-Tex is now in its
eighth season.

* Peggy is now working at KWKH radio
station.

Students from over 30 Ark-La-Tex
high schools will compete this month
for half that number of openings for the
1985 Centenary-Fabsteel Quiz Bowl

Now in its eighth season, the Quiz
Bowl is patterned after the national
network program, the GE College Bowl,
and is designed to provide recognition
for outstanding scholars in our area and
to afford viewers an opportunity to
observe these keen young minds in
action.

Some 32 schools will be sending
their Quiz Bowl teams to Centenary on
January 12 for the preliminary
elimination rounds. Winners will move
into the playoffs which will be aired
once a week on Saturdays from early
February to late May.

The programs are aired on KSLA-TV,

Channel 12, the CBS affiliate in the Ark-
La-Tex. Carl Pendley of Channel 12 will
moderate the series, and Dr. Beth Leuck,
Professor of Biology at Centenary, will
serve as judge.

The winning team on each program
of the 1 5-week series will receive a $300
scholarship to Centenary; the losing
team will receive a $200 scholarship A
team may obtain more than one
scholarship for its school in subsequent
playoff rounds

All scholarships are funded by
Fabsteel, Inc., whose CEO, Fletcher
Thome-Thomsen, holds membership on
Centenary's Board of Trustees. Fabsteel
supplies structural steel
platforms-ladders for the petroleum and
chemical industry on a worldwide basis
with headquarters in Shreveport.

1978-

1979 -
1980-

Quiz Bowl Winners

Jesuit High School 1981 - Texas High School
(now Loyola Prep) 1982 - Captain Shreve High School
North wood High School 1983 - Texas High School
Captain Shreve High School 1984 - Caddo Magnet High School

Based on individual scores, a five-
member All-Star team is selected at the
end of the series. Each All-Star team
member is recognized on the air after
the final match game.

"It is really competitive," said Eric
Brock, a freshman at Centenary and a
recipient of a Quiz Bowl scholarship.
"And it gets more competitive the
further you go. At First Baptist (Church
School), we practiced as a team,
meeting at lunch two or three times a
week to go over questions — Trivial
Pursuit type questions," he said.

And while Eric didn't think it was
"scary" being on television, he did say
the lights were hot and glaring.

"I'll be helping this year down at the
studio," Eric said, "along with Tom Ufert,
a sophomore, who was on the Loyola
College Prep Quiz Bowl team and also a
scholarship recipient. "We'll be helping
with the technical end — scorekeeping,
timing, that sort of thing.

"Quiz Bowl — it's a really great
experience."

Study of religion important to libel

For most of its 160 years, Centenary
College has included religion in its
teachings.

Today, those teachings are under the
auspices of the Department of Religion,
appropriately housed on the first floor of
the R E. Smith Building. "Appropriately"
because it was Dr. R E. Smith, Professor
of Religion at Centenary from 1920 to
1949, who gave the department its initial
prominence on campus.

Carrying on that tradition are Webb
Pomeroy, T. L. lames Professor of
Religion and 32-year veteran of the
department; Don Emler, associate
professor and department chairman,
and Robert Ed Taylor, associate
professor and College Chaplain.

They are assisted by three part-time
faculty members: Rabbi David Lefkowitz

and Rabbi Richard Zionts, who teach
courses in Judaism, and the Rev. Dave
Stone, who teaches the Youth Ministry
course.

The department offers degrees in
Christian education and in religion, as
well as a pre-theological curriculum for
students planning to enter seminary.

Some 30 students currently list
Christian education as their major; 10
students are religion majors. Together
they account for the fourth largest
number of majors at Centenary
following business, education, and
geology.

"About 98 percent of our majors are
also in the Church Careers program at
one time or another," said Professor
Taylor. The Church Careers program was
founded 10 years ago as an

autonomous program, but is located ir
the Department of Religion. Christian
education and religion majors find the
Church Careers internships and field
work to be valuable practical experienc
which complements their classroom
work.

Most of the students in the
Department of Religion are traditional
18 to 22-year-olds, "but we do have a
few older men preparing for the
pastorate and quite a few adults
auditing Christian education courses,"
Dr. Emler said. The students represent
number of denominations, among thei
Baptist, Presbyterian, Episcopal,
Lutheran, Disciples of Christ, and not
surprisingly, Methodist, the largest
group.

The professors agree that today's

Religion grad writes Centenary history

Stamina — Centenary College has it
and so does Dr. Bentley Sloane '27. For
over 50 years, he has been an active
alumnus of Centenary, and during the
past five years, he has researched,
written, and edited the history of
Centenary College in the 20th century.
He hopes to dot the last "i" sometime
in 1985 to coincide with the college's
160th anniversary.

"It was all George Nelson's idea,"
smiled Dr. Sloane during an interview in
his office in the Smith Building. "1
started right away, but I work
intermittently because of my job as
director of church placements with the
Church Careers Program."

Stacks of manila folders bulging with
legal pads and notes fill Dr. Sloane's
office. Working in the Cline Room (our
College archives), he has gone through
trustee minutes from 1900-1984; faculty
and Louisiana annual conference
minutes of the same time period;
Congbmerates, and Yoncopins. And he has
talked to hundreds of people to record
their first-hand experiences at Centenary
during those years.

"I'm also reading as many
Shreveport newspapers as I can," said
the spry Dr. Sloane. "And that is a huge
undertaking in itself."

Uncovering little-known facts makes
the laborious process really worthwhile.

"One of the surprises was finding
out that a Dr. W. E. Boggs, pastor of the

First Methodist Church in Shreveport,
was a prime mover to have the College
moved from Jackson, La., to Shreveport
in 1906. Dr. Boggs was actually elected
"agent of the college," which means he
was the acting president for the two
years that Centenary was officially first
located in Shreveport," explained Dr.
Sloane. "But not much is known about
Dr. Boggs; I'm trying to restore him to
his rightful place."

Other chapters in the book will cover
the renaissance of Centenary College in
the 1920s under the extraordinary
leadership of Dr. George Sexton; the
Glory Years in football with Coach Bo
McMillan and his nationally known
team; the Depression era; the Paul
Brown era; the coming of )oe Mickle and
his building program; the struggle in the
'50s and '60s; the Dark Days of the 70s,
and last, but not least, a chapter
devoted to Dr. Donald Webb and the
British Connection.

With each chapter, Dr. Sloane sets
the stage with highlights from
international, national, and local events.
"I want to show Centenary in relation to
Shreveport-Bossier as well as the rest of
the world," he said.

When he finishes the text, Dr. Sloane
will turn it over to Chairman of the
Board George Nelson and College
President Donald Webb. "I'm just writing
it," said Dr. Sloane with a twinkle in his
eye. "They can publish it!"

Dr. Bentley Sloane '27 is busy on a book abi
Centenary in the 20th century. 1/ any of the
"old-timers" (his wrdsl) have any informatio]
pictures, clippings, etc. to share, please contact
Dr. Sloane at the College. He hopes to comph
the book in 1985 to coincide with the College \
1 60th anniversary.

arts

students, though, have less knowledge
of the Bible than students in the '50s.
"Back then, they had some knowledge
and were concerned," said Dr. Pomeroy.
"Now they don't seem to have the
knowledge . . . "and the most unlikely
student will get turned on."

The work of these professors reaches
far beyond the classroom. In the past
semester Dr. Emler led ten workshops
from Florida to Texas, and finished three
writing projects. Previously he has
conducted two teacher education
programs for B'Nai Zion Temple
Currently, he is writing the International
Lesson Series articles for the Louisiana
Methodist Reporter. Dr. Emler serves as the
hairman of the Louisiana Conference
Board of Diaconal Ministry He is one of
three Centenary faculty and staff
members listed in Who's Who in the South
and Southwest.

Dr. Pomeroy teaches Sunday School
Ht First Methodist Church in Shreveport,
[/here he also produces videotapes of
J>unday School lessons which are
istributed and used in Methodist
hurches throughout the South. He
onducts two- and three-day seminars
3r the community and then finds time
3 teach six Bible courses each year He
nd Dr. Emler have served as supervisors
i the Drew University Doctor of
Ainistries Program.

In addition to his classroom
caching, Professor Taylor serves as
astor of the Longstreet- Stonewall
Inited Methodist churches and is a
lember of the Louisiana Methodist
Conference Commission On the Role
nd Status of Women. He is approaching
is 25th year as College Chaplain, and
as been the co-ordinator for Centenary's
onvocation Series for as long as we
an remember. He and Dr Pomeroy
?rve on the District Board of Ministry
5 candidacy supervisors for young men
"id women who are candidates for the
linistry

It's no wonder that the Board of
igher Education and Ministry recently
greed unanimously that the major in
hristian education offered at Centenary
lfills the criteria of the Division of
iaconal Ministry for two of the four
ertification Studies requirements for
ssociate in Christian Education.

"We're one of three undergraduate
blleges with this designation," beamed
r. Emler. "That's quite an honor."

Special opportunities abound in the
apartment. During this year's January
terim, Dr. Emler will teach a class on

Looking over some fan mail are full-time faculty in Centenary's Department of Religion, who include {left to
right) Don Elmer Webb Pomery, and Robert Ed Jaybr. All three are listed in Who's Who in Religion, 1 986,
a first for the department

Christianity and the Arts. Past courses
have included a trip to Biblical sites in
Israel and Egypt and a trip to Florida,
where students learned about Christian
education out-of-doors.

Through the department, a patron
brought the nation's foremost experts
on Islam to campus for a day-long
seminar open to the community. And
within the department, the use of audio-
visual equipment is extensive. "We have
really pioneered the use of videotape on
campus," said Dr. Emler. "We tape the
students in class as they teach, then

students play it back so they can
critique themselves. And we all have
superb collections of slides and
overhead projections which we use
regularly," he said.

Perhaps the department's success is
based on the fact that the faculty all
firmly believe that the study of religion
is a key element of the liberal arts. Said
Dr. Pomeroy, "It teaches you to think, to
synthesize ideas, and to deal with life's
issues"

What better foundation for
Centenary's next 160 years?

The Church Careers Program celebrates its \0th anniversary this year Blowing out birthday candles are
{seated, left to right) Laura Ehrhardt, a student in the program, and Alicia Gaby, CSCC secretary, and
{standing, left to right) Bert Scott, director of the program. A special celebration for all Church Careers students
will be held April 12-14. For more information, please call the CSCC office (3 1 8) 869-5 1 56.

PERSPECTIVES

Robert Ed Taylor

In not too many months, Robert Ed Taylor '52 will begin
his Silver Anniversary year as chaplain of Centenary College.

"One of the most rewarding and exciting experiences of
the chaplaincy at Centenary has been my involvement with
students and faculty in the expression of their faith," said
Robert Ed. "Particularly students are so much on the growth'
edge that traditional answers and procedures often will not
suffice. I have had to do a great deal of growing' and adapting
in order to witness to the faith in this kind of situation.
Teaching, counseling, leadership of worship— it has all been
challenging in a positive sort of way."

A native of Shreveport, Robert Ed was raised in West
Monroe and returned to Shreveport to attend Centenary where
he majored in religion and took an active role in campus life.
He earned two graduate degrees from Perkins School of
Theology at SMU, while serving as pastor to Methodist
churches during and in between degrees.

He began teaching religion at Centenary in 1961 and
served as chairman of the department from 1975-83. In 1977-
78 he served as acting dean and assistant to the President.
Robert Ed has also served as director of church relations and
director of the Church Careers Program, and has assisted the
admissions office in recruiting. In 1976, he was selected
Centenary's Outstanding Teacher.

Robert Ed's local community work has included Open Ear
and the Mental Health Association. He is a member of the
Campus Ministry Association, the American Association of
University Professors, and the American Academy of Religion.
In addition to serving as the pastor of the Longstreet and
Stonewall United Methodist Churches, he has produced

audio-visual materials used by Methodist Church schools in 1
several states.

He and his wife, Norma Sue, have two children, Marshall
Taylor and Libby Burkhalter, both Centenary graduates.

Dr. Frank M. Carroll
Founders Day Speaker

On Thursday, April 18, Centenary College will celebrate
both its heritage and the installation of Dr. Frank M. Carroll asjj
the Ed and Gladys Hurley Professor of Music. The Founders'
Day Convocation will be held at 1110 a.m. in Brown Memorial
Chapel with luncheon following in Crumley Gardens.

Since Dr. Carroll's arrival at Centenary in 1969 as Dean of
the Hurley School of Music, significant things have happened.
Enrollment of music students has doubled; one of the
students was a national finalist in the Metropolitan Opera
auditions and several others are state and regional winners in]
vocal and piano competitions.

Dr. Carroll has added new equipment to the department: |
an electric music lab, new recording facilities in the recital halj
new practice organ and pianos, new concert harpsichord, new j
phonograph equipment for the music library, an electronic
piano lab, and many new holdings for the library.

New staff members include three with earned doctorates j
and two with highly successful performing careers. They join
the other professionals already on the staff. New programs
include the opera theatre, Camerata (Chamber Singers), piancj
and string pedagogy majors, the major in sacred music, and a |
reorganization of the entire curriculum for B.M. andB.A program:;

This is really something to celebrate— please join us!

Church Council is pioneer program

One of the most innovative pro-
grams at Centenary College is the Cen-
tenary Church Council.

Founded in 1980 by Dr. Charles
Simmons, then director of church
relations at Centenary, the Council
includes in its membership the Bishop
of the Louisiana Annual Conference, the
President of Centenary College, the
district superintendents, and pastors
and lay persons from throughout the
Conference.

"We are a church-related college,
and we want the Church to feel that it is
a college-related Church," said Dr.
Donald Webb, president of Centenary.
Response is also a word that comes to
mind when thinking about working with
the Council. We— the College— are
showing ourselves to be responsible,
while the Church is responsive — with
students, scholarships, and decimal
giving."

In its four and a half years of
existence, the Church Council has
accomplished much.

lust in the last two years, some 53
Church scholarships were established
totaling $178,022.66. This is in addition
to the decimal askings given by United
JMethodist Churches. Many students
have been recruited by Council
members, and the College's continuing
education programs for ministers and
other church workers have increased in
quality and popularity with ideas and
expertise offered by Council members.

Meeting twice a year on the
Centenary campus, the Council hears

Centenary College President Donald A Webb {left) is congratulated by Dr. Nancy Carruth and Bishop Walter
Underwood on his election to the University Senate of the national United Methodist Church. Dr. Carruth, a
Centenary trustee and former member of the Church Council, is also a member of the Senate where she serves
as chairman of the division of higher education. Another trustee, George Schurman, is a member of the
University Senate's board of chaplaincy.

up-to-date reports from faculty, staff,
students, and trustees. The meetings are
chaired by the director of church
relations — Kay Madden — and are
structured, but not stilted. Dialogue is
encouraged and takes place.

Small group sessions are used to set
goals and make plans to reach those
goals. Centenary staff members stay in
touch with Council members through
visits, telephone calls, and

correspondence to offer assistance in
their volunteer efforts to carry the news
of Centenary College back to their
churches and districts.

"The Centenary Church Council has
paved the way in the
College-Conference relationship," Dr.
Webb said. "And more and more each
day, I realize how important it is that we
are a Methodist institution."

Church
Council
Members

Bishop Walter L. Underwood

Dr. Donald A Webb

Dr. II. Caraway

Rev. Donald C Cottrill

Miss Kay Madden

Paul McDonald

Dr. Samuel Walker

Dr. Harvey Williamson

Herman Williamson

Dr. W. Odell Simmons

Rev. Don McDowell

Mrs. Fred C Davis

A I. Williams

Dr. Henry Blount

Rev. Chris Andrews

Cecil Read

Justin Garrison

Dr. Douglas McGuire

Rev. Dwight Ramsey
Dr. |ohn Cooksey
Jack Dew

Rev. William F. Mayo
Rev. )immie Pyles
Mrs. Paul M. Davis
V.J. French
Rev. William Blakely
Dr. Clyde Frazier Jr.
Reed Draffen
Mrs. Peggy Gulotta
Dr. Stone Caraway
Rev. Bob Lawton
Bruce Dinwiddie
Earl Cox

Rev. Donald (. Hall
Rev. Grayson Watson
Pleasant W. Sibley

Dr. Moses lackson
Rev. loe W. McClain
Raymond Shaw, |r
Rogers Newman
Dr. Woodrow Smith
Rev. DeWitt M. Ginn
William L. Henning
Mrs. Howard Carter

Alternatives:
Mrs. Vivian Hastings
Don Hinton
Mrs. Paul White
Lydia Heard
Sharon Soileau
John Thistlethwaite
Betsy Robinson

POTPOURRI

Bishop's
Scholarships

Bishop Walter Underwood, new
bishop of the Louisiana Conference of
the Methodist Church, has recently
announced the establishment of the
Bishop's Scholarships at Centenary
College.

Three $1,000 scholarships will be
awarded to the three churches (one
small, one large, and one medium sized)
who send the most students to
Centenary College

The scholarship checks and trophies
will be presented at a formal, gala
awards ceremony to be held the first
night of Annual Conference, Monday,
June 3, in the Gold Dome. The "Cente-
nary Night" will include a performance
by the Centenary College Choir, a guest
speaker, the awards presentation, and a
garden reception.

All alumni and friends of the College
are invited to attend this first-of-a-kind
event in the 160-year-history of Cente-
nary College.

Mbert Sklar, president of Sklar & Phillips Oil Co.,
\nc ., and a member of the Board of Trustees, will
serve as chairman of the 1 985 Great Teachers-
Scholars Fund. The goal for this year's fund is
$1,072,000, the highest in the fund's 25-year
history. The public portion of the drive will be held
Feb. 25 - March 2. Monies contributed to this
unrestricted fund are used for teacher salaries,
academic programs, institutional scholarships,
maintenance of classrooms and dormitories,
and more.

Haynes facelift

Work has begun on Haynes
Gymnasium which will undergo a
$333,000 facelift that will modernize and
renew the almost 50-year-old building.

A $25,000 grant from the Community
Foundation of Shreveport-Bossier will
help restore the art deco foyer. The
renovation there will include replacing
the black vitrolite glass, cleaning and
refinishing the terrazzo floor, repairing
and repainting the plasterwork,
refinishing the woodwork, and
refurbishing the exterior doors.

The remaining $308,000 has been
donated by six benefactors to make
improvements throughout the
approximately 50,000-square-foot
building and to clean the exterior.

To be refinished will be the gym
floor, a bloxonend floor of heart-grained
pine blocks-on-end. It is one of only
several in the country. The wooden

bleachers will also be refinished, and
the walls and ceiling will be repainted
and repaired.

The men's and women's locker
rooms and the physical conditioning
laboratory will be refurbished and an
aerobic exercise room will be added.
The handball courts will be brought up
to date, and the pottery and sculpture
classrooms will be expanded and
upgraded. A classroom will be added on
the upper level.

Aubrey A McKelvy, Jr., a 1952
graduate of Centenary, is the architect
on the project, and the construction, to
be completed in April, will be done by
the Florsheim Co.

W. A Haynes Memorial Gymnasium
was built in 1936 and honors Shreveport
oilman W. A Haynes, a benefactor of
Centenary programs in the 1920s and
'30s.

Mumni Directory

All alumni should have received a
request for the essential information
required to assure complete data in the
new alumni directory tentatively
scheduled for release in the fall of 1985.
We sincerely hope that everyone has
replied.

Publication of the directory will be
handled by Harris Publishing Company
of White Plains, New York. This company
is the sole authorized agent for the
production and marketing of the
directory, and assumes all financial
obligation, including the compilation,
editing, billing, and distribution of the
volume and will cover its costs through
individual book sales to alumni only.
This plan will assure the publication of i
professionally compiled volume.

During the next several months
alumni will be contacted by telephone
for verification of the information to be
printed in the directory. At that time,
and at that time only, they will be asked
if they wish to purchase a copy. The
number of directories printed will be
based on the number of advance orders
received via the phone calls.

Alumni who have not returned their
questionnaires and are not reached by
telephone by the Harris firm will be
listed in the directory with the address,
if current, provided by alumni records. If j
you have not received your
questionnaire or you do not wish to
appear in the directory, please notify us
in writing.

Centenary
Women's Club

Thanks to the Centenary Women's
Club, the South Cafeteria of Bynum
Commons is being spruced up. Over the
last year, the club has spent in excess o;
$14,600 to paint, wallpaper, and
redecorate the dining hall and a smallei
private dining room. This is in addition j
to the scholarship the club provides
each year.

Membership in the Centenary
Women's Club is open to women of an;]
age interested in Centenary College. Foi
more information or to join, please
contact Mrs. Bea White, president, (318) j
865-9564.

Weekend at

Jackson Campus

memorable

Centenary President Donald Webb greets \onelle
Parker Osburn '55 and her father, Centenary
Professor Edmond Parker '44.

Will Andress '61 enjoyed the Choir's performance
and the pageant on the lawn of the old campus
from the audience ... for a change.

Betty McKnight Speairs, an honorary alumna,
enjoys seeing her grandparents' home in Clinton.

May }ones x03, at age 100, is the oldest living Centenary alumna. She took business courses at the }ackson
campus in 1 902-03 before Centenary was moved to Shreveport in 1 906. With her are Nancy Porter Gerding
'82, former alumni director, and Dr. Darrell Loyless, vice president of the College.

Anita Martin

Anita Martin '80
is alumni director

Anita Cleaver Martin '80 has been
named director of alumni relations at
Centenary. She succeeds Nancy Porter
Gerding '82 whose husband, John,
transferred to Wichita, Kan.

Anita, a native of Conway, Ark., grew
up in Texas. Her B.A from Centenary is
in Christian Education, and during her
senior year, she served as director of
Christian education at her church, Christ
United Methodist. She has also served
as pianist and youth director there.

After graduation, she joined
Centenary's Office of Admissions as an
admissions counselor, later being
named assistant director of admissions -
and also Church Careers Program
assistant.

As director of alumni relations, Anita
will continue the established alumni
programs including Homecoming (Feb.
9) and Alumni Weekend (June 21-22) as
well as help develop a much needed
program in alumni admissions.

She is the mother of two children,
Wade and Gina, and in her leisure time
she enjoys reading, poetry, writing,
music, cooking, and needlework.

If you would like to participate in
any alumni activities, please call Anita,
318-869-5151.

STRICTLY PERSONAL

1920s

WARENNA WHITE '21, Centenary's oldest
living graduate, came all the way from
Abbeville, to be part of the '84 reunion!

MAURICE ELLINGTON '24 resides in
Long Beach, Calif., and was able to come to
the reunion because his lovely granddaughter,
1ERRI RICHARDS, drove from Houston so he
could enjoy the event.

Of the "Roaring Twenties" group that
were in World War 1, only O. H. "Buck" Fletcher is
now living. He came to Centenary from
Coushatta in 1921 with |im Pierson, Clyde
Wafer, limmy Horton and Lloyd Townsend to
play basketball. These five played in the
National High School Basketball Tournament
in Chicago in 1920!

MARY ETTA McGEE "BROWNIE" ROWAN
'27 attended her 6 1st high school reunion.
She and husband DICK visited Disney World,
including Epcot.

DR. CLAUDE CHADWICK '27, guest
speaker at the '20s Reunion, spoke on the
proper diet that helps to prevent illness
among the elderly. Claude spent 50 years in
college classrooms as a biology professor, 36
of them at Vanderbilt. After retirement, he
lectured frequently as an active gerontologist.
He now resides in Nashville.

GLENN "HAM" CRAWFORD '27 plays a
lot of golf at his home in Plain Dealing. At
the reunion he admitted that he is quite
forgetful and could only recognize about four
people. He recalls that he gets up in the
morning with "Will Power," walks a short
distance with "Charlie Horse," and after an
afternoon nap, he plays a few holes of golf
with "Arthur Ritus." About dark he retires
with "Ben Gay." His Centenary memories are
accurate and vivid as he recalls his many
football, basketball, and baseball experiences,
not to mention the positions he held in the
Bossier Parish School system.

BETTY BANKS, wife of GERALD '27, wrote
about the severe stroke Gerald suffered that
caused him to be partially blind and confined
to a nursing home. Gerald was bursar at
Centenary many years ago, and for a short
time, served as acting president. He left
Centenary in '45 and held a similar position
with the University at Puget Sound in
Washington.

DR BENTLEY SLOANE '27 retured from
the Louisiana Methodist Conference in 1973
and he is presently on the staff of the Church
Careers program at Centenary, where he is
doing a great amount of research relative to
Centenary's history from 1901 to present.
This will be his second book The first book
"The Dean Smith Years Centenary College -
The Four Square Bible Class" gives a vivid
account of Dr. Smith's classroom and
campus life and his influence on the
Shreveport community through his Bible
teaching. A few books are available through
Dr. Sloane, who is now a regular teacher of
the Four Square Bible Class.

ZOLLIE BENNETT was surprised in the
Four States Nursing Home in Texarkana

when a belly dancer danced, wiggled, and
raised one of her veils to reveal "Happy
Birthday Zollie Bennett" in lipstick on her
belly. For more details, come to Alumni
Weekend to hear it from Zollie.

OTTO DUCKWORTH '28 is recuperating
from major surgery, but hopes to attend the
next |une reunion '85

The 1920s class agent FRANK BOYDSTON
'27 compiled all the above news. Frank has
been a member of the Shreveport Kiwanis
Club for 38 years, taking part in most of its
community projects. Since his marriage in
1966 to BESS HATFIELD, a retired teacher,
their combined days away from home due to
traveling add up to nearly two years. For the
past six years, they have been responsible for
the flower beds at First Methodist Church.
Bess does the planning and Frank, for four
years, did all the planting, but he now
supervises the gardening leaving the manual
labor to the younger people.

CLYDE V. FAULK '27 wrote and published
his Memoirs in October, and he sent the
Development Office at Centenary a copy. This
colorful, twelve-page booklet will be helpful
to Dr. Bentley Sloane, who is compiling a
history of the College.

1930s

\n Memoriam

MATTIE ADELLE McCLENAGHAN '23
November 27, 1984

LESLIE B. MOSELEY'31
April 3, 1984

MILDREN IOHNSON McCORMICK

(Mrs. L.F.) '33

October 10, 1984

DEWEY HOMER BROWN '34
April 24, 1984

|. CLYDE EARNEST '34
July. 1984

EVELYN GILES NICHOLS '34
December, 1983

NENA PLANT WIDEMAN '34
September, 1984

I. I. CARDWELL '36
September 22, 1984

EDGAR E. BURKS '42
September 13, 1984

FRANCES TULL O'NEAL '42
August 21, 1984

DEWEY L. FARRAR SR '48
September I, 1984

IAMES EDWIN McGUFFIN, SR '49
August 12, 1984

IOE PULLEN '49

THOMAS MAIN HARRIS 70
August 24, 1984

DONALD I. GARNER '84
October, 1984

1930 class agent OUIDA FORTSON
McCLELLAN congratulated JEROME
"SKINNY" SCANLON and LOUISE IACKSON
on their marriage. They are living in Deltona,
Fla., and play a lot of golf.

ROLAND W. FAULK '30 wrote from San
Diego that he and his wife, DORIS, have bee
married 55 years. With Doris's help and the
help of their families, he completed his
seminary studies at Duke University and was
later commissioned a chaplain in the Navy,
where he served for more than 30 years in
the Orient, Europe, and the Caribbean as
well as the United States; he retired in 1968.
He transferred to the Methodist Annual
Conference in Southern California, and spen
three years in pastoral work, retiring from th<
church in 1971. Roland has visited with ANN
KIRK HEROLD '30, who lives in La lolla, Cali

DELL BROWN YAUGER the new class
agent for 1931, mentioned that she enjoyed
touring England, Scotland and Continental
Europe, while trying to remember the histor
Dr Cline taught. She has three children,
eleven grandchildren and three great-
grandchildren!

1932 class agent CHARLES RAVENNA
wrote that MARY LAWRENCE LAUDERMILK
'32 donated a plot of land to the town of
Haughton, La., to be used as the location ton
the Haughton Volunteer Fire Department.

ISABELLA LEARY, class agent for 1933,
has retired after three years of being secretai
of the Highland Restoration Association, the
largest neighborhood association and the
longest-lived of any in the state. She will be
the secretary of Women of the Church at Fin1
Presbyterian Church for the year, taking out
time to travel with her sister, FLAV1A. Last
summer they took a group to lordan, Israel, i
Austria, and Germany, where they saw the
Passion Play at Oberammergau. In October
they flew to lapan, visited several cities there
boarded the Royal Viking Star in Kobe and
cruised to China making shore excursions at
Pusan, Korea, Xingang, Xian, Dallian, Bejing
and the Great Wall, and Shanghai.

MARTHA LOU HUDSON WALSH '33
wrote from Groton, Conn., that she travels a,
lot, also.

Does anyone know the addresses on |
these "lost" 1933 alums: Minnie F. Bindurcloi
Pat E. Crowe, Wilson Grice, and Edith
Kuperman Gerson?

The Shreveport Symphony dedicated tha
September concert of pianist ANNETTE
EMERSON, a 1982 Nena Plant Wideman
Piano Competition winner, to the memory c-j
the late NENA PLANT WIDEMAN '34. Mrs.
Wideman was an original founder and life-
long patron of the symphony, and as a note"!
piano teacher had established and producecj
the piano competition.

RALPH PULLEN, new 1935 class agert, j
welcomes ideas and suggestions for their !
upcoming 50th Reunion in )une.

REV. R LEONARD COOKE, class agent j
for 1936, enjoyed an "Inside Passage" cruise !

to Alaska. He is drumming up ideas for their
50th reunion in two years.

New 1937 class agent ERNESTINE McCAIN
H. RUESCH addressed her class with a
personal update. Since graduation she lived
in Mansfield, La., where their three sons
finished school. When husband "Nip" Hatcher
died in 1968, she moved back to Shreveport
In 1981 she married Jim Ruesch and they
have been busy remodeling a home. They
acquired a 30-foot motor home traveling
through Arkansas and Colorado. She asked if
anyone knows how to reach BOB DECKER
who retired from Ohio Oil Company, as well
as CATHERINE DAVIS EDWARDS and IAMES
FRANKLIN DURHAM.

MALCOLM KRENTEL has taken over the
1939 class agent job from EDNA EARLE
RICHARDSON STINSON. He is hoping for
class contacts to join him in his resolution to
attend more basketball games.

1940s

New 1941 class agent EILLEEN
MAYNARD CLARK capsulized her life since
Centenary days when she and John '40 were
married in 1942. He served in the Army Air
Corps, was shot down, became a prisoner-of-
war, and was liberated at the end of the war.
Today he is in the insurance business, and
they have two sons and two daughters, all of
whom live at home

CAMP FLOURNOY, new class agent for
1942, wrote that today he is a member in
good standing of the AARP, (although many
may remember him as that handsome cheer-
eader, KA lounge lizard and CUB devotee)
:he father of four grown children, and husband
3f CAROLYN CLAY FLOURNOY, '45 class
agent. He was co-owner of Flournoy lewelers
or 35 years, and is now vice president of The
}ate House, a Shreveport jewelry-gift-
pecialty shop.

LOUIS M. SMITH, '45 has retired from
\rkla Exploration Co. as senior geophysicist.
During his 35 years in the oil and gas
ndustry, he also worked for Gulf Research
ind Development Co. and Sun Oil.

SYBIL FRIE DENTHAL ROOS '48 was
lominated by her peers in Houston as "The
Outstanding Teacher for Spring Branch
Ilementary School for the Years 1983-1984 "
>he is a first grade teacher.

MARILYN MILLER CARLTON, class agent
or 1947, bumped into PEGGY ROLLINS
AGERSEN in a Shreveport restaurant. Peggy's
jiaughter, Libby, had married a young man
om Alexandria, who happened to be friends
f the Carltons - small world!

HENRY and JUNE HETHERWICK
yvlNEGART '47 writes from Houston that he
5 now in year 37 working for United Texas
ransmission Company, and she has
leveloped an avid interest in needlepoint
working with the local chapter of the American
•Jeedlepoint Guild. Son Fred is a Texas Aggie
;rad, married and living close by. They keep
ip with other Centenary '47 grads BOB and
SETTIE REA FOX HOLL1NGSWORTH, and
(ILL and |EAN MARIE ENTRIKEN HARWELL.

JACK and MARY ELLEN CARLTON '47
re building their retirement home on one of
jeorgia's lively lakes, doing it themselves,
rick by brick! Their son, lack II '84, is
ttending Georgia Medical College in Augusta.

WHITNEY BOGGS '47 and DAVE CARLTON
banned a West Texas Safari for quail in
)ecember.

CHARLES LAING '47 was in Shreveport to
enroll his daughter in Centenary. He and wife
PEGGY live in Austin, where he is with the
Texas Methodist Foundation.

CHARLES ELLIS '48 and ALICE CURTIS
BROWN, '48 class agent, have welcomed a
new grandchild. They now have three
grandsons and one granddaughter.

IACK and GLENNETTE WILLIAMSON '49
wrote'of the marvelous weekend alumni
gathering at the Autumn Heritage Tour of
East Felicianas Parish in October. Dining with
traveling companions at Asphodel Village,
MAC and MAZIE RICE GILLEN '53, they saw
SID and PAT MILLER WILLIAMS '5 1 and
former alumni director NANCY PORTER
GERDING '82 At the Irwin House the next
day they crossed paths with RON '57 and
EMILY VISKOZKI '58, and ENEILE COOKE
MEARS '66 and husband RON. Faculty
professor WEBB POMEROY '43 and wife
IUANITA COLE '70 and JAN IE DAVIS
FLOURNOY '72, BETTY McKNIGHT SPEAIRS
'43 and husband DR. DICK SPEAIRS, and
BERT '47 and ELEANOR BROWN GREVE '45

Other 49ers attending were BILL and
CAROLYN SIRMAN of Lafayette, whose
daughter, Celia, sang with the Centenary
Choir in the "Song of the Felicianas" pageant
held on the old Centenary campus in lackson,
and BETTY ANN GLADNEY, Clerk of Court of
Claiborne Parish.

CHUCK '49 and BETTY WOODY ROGERS
'51 have returned to Shreveport to live
following Chuck's retirement. After 25 years in
California they decided on Shreveport to be
near their two sons and five grandchildren.

From Baton Rouge, where he has lived
for 33 years, LARRY D1CKERSON '49 reports
that he works for the KCS railroad and has
three grandchildren. He crossed paths with
Marilyn Miller Carlton in the New Orleans
airport and got a full report on the '83 cluster
reunion.

1950s

IOHN PAYLOR, new 1950 class agent,
gave brief life highlights since graduation.
Except for service in the navy during the
Korean War, he has lived in Shreveport. He
married Nancy Shehee, and they have two
grown daughters, who also live in Shreveport:
Kathleen and Ellen Ellen and husband,
DR BRIAN CAN FIELD, are the parents of
lohn and Nancy's first granddaughter
CAROLINE. lohn has been associated with
computers since 1956, when he joined the
United Gas Research Laboratory. He is now
Data Processing Manager for First National
Bank

Class agent WAYNE HANSON '51 and
wife LORETTA were among the 50 alumni
enjoying the gathering in lackson in October.

FLORENCE "QUEENIE" NIPPER FILLET
'52 and husband RICHARD recently opened
The St. Francis Inn, a bed and breakfast inn
near St. Francisville.

1951 class agent WAYNE HANSON
mentioned that JOEY JOHNSON was "found,"
and he is now on the computer! Wayne has
two children in college: a daughter working
on her Ph.D. at the University of Arkansas,
and a son, who is a freshman at Tech,
majoring in electronic technology. His other
daughter is an attorney in Shreveport.
GRETCHEN FORD LEATH '51 wrote him that
her last and fourth child graduated from
college last spring.

PATSY ALEXANDER ELMORE '51 has
been busy traveling, writing, and teaching as
associate professor of home economics and
coordinator for fashion merchandising at the
University of Mississippi. She received the
Mississippi Home Economist of the Year
Award in 1982.

DON HALL '51 is District Superintendent
for the Ruston District. All his children are
married, and he has one grandchild.

ELIZABETH WARREN HYDE '53 and
husband ROBERT live in Houston and have
been married for 29 years. She called in with
news of the marriage of their son, David, to
|ana Violles in November.

New 1954 class agent JO SIGLER
mentioned that she and ORV1S had their
sixth grandbaby!

NENA COURTNEY FLOURNOY '54 has
been selected as the Women's Missionary
Union Director for 1984-85 at Trinity Heights
Baptist Church. Nena also serves on the
Board of Directors of the Shreveport Opera,
Opera Guild, Shreveport Symphony, Barnwell
Center and Women's Department Club She
and husband GLENN have two children,
Brian and Melissa.

MITZI PERRY, '55 class agent, urges
everyone to start looking for some old
pictures to share at the upcoming reunion in
June, which JOYCE BRUG1ER BERRY will head.

LLOYD HALLIBURTON '55, a professor at
Louisiana Tech, had an article, "An Aristotelian
Analysis of Yerma," published in Garcia Vorca
Review, XI (Fall 1983), a journal published by
the State University of New York

DR. F. KENNON MOODY '55, dean of
community services at Dutchess Community
College of La Grange, was named "Person of
the Year" by the National Council on
Community Services and Continuing
Education, an internal council of the American
Association of Community and lunior
Colleges. The annual award, presented in
Washington, DC, recognizes the "outstanding
achievements of administrators in its 10
regions nationwide."

IONELLE PARKER OSBURN '55 with
husband MARVIN R '56, live on the San
Francisco Peninsula, where Marv is a pilot for
Pan American, and she teaches junior high
English and typing classes. Class agent MITZI
PERRY '55 visited with them twice on trips to
California, and FRED WALTERS '55 spent
several days when he was touring with a
professional theatre company from New York.
He and wife DOROTHY PEELER WALTERS
'56 live in Westfield, N I , where both are
active in civic and cultural activities. The
talented Dorothy has her own music studio

Jonelle and her family attended the
Felicianas celebration held at the Old
Centenary Campus in lackson in October.
She pointed out that "of the 160 years since
the college was founded, we have been
closely associated for 132. ELIZABETH WINN
CROUCH, a young cousin of Irving, Texas,
and I are, respectively, the great-great-grand-
daughter and great-granddaughter of 10SEPH
MOORE BEAUCHAMP, Class of 1861."
Additional links to the family's long association
with Centenary are her late uncle, Dr. A I
Middlebrooks, former Centenary professor of
education and chairman of the department,
and her father, Professor Emeritus Edmond
Parker of the engineering department. Jonelle
pointed out that the southern author Stark
Young (So Red The Rose) was wrong where he
said that every member of the Class of 1861

perished in service to the Confederacy!

RON VISKOZK1, the manager of Norwest
Financial, is the new 1957 class agent; Ron's
wife EMILY, 1958 co-class agent with PAT
ROSBOTTOM, can offer much expertise in
letter-writing,

COL PAUL G. DURB1N '58, state Chaplain
for the Louisiana National Guard and
minister at the Pendleton Memorial Methodist
Hospital in New Orleans, was the guest
speaker at the first Centenary ROTC Prayer
Breakfast held on campus in November. The
success of the prayer breakfast guaranteed it
to become an annual event

William C Albertson Award by the Illinois
Probation and Court Services Association for
outstanding achievements in the profession.

1970s

1960s

MARY LOU GASSEN BLAKEMAN, the
new 1960 class agent, and her husband, the
REV WARREN BLAKEMAN '54 live in
Shreveport, where he is the minister at
Broadmoor Methodist Church

SUE RUBENSTEIN '60, second vice
president of the Shreveport Women's
Commission, was recently moderator for a
workshop "Women in the Family," part of a
day-long symposium on "Women: The
Economy and Public Policy," sponsored by
the Shreveport Women's Commission and
the Louisiana Department of Health and
Human Resources.

Thanks to PHOEBE VOLENT1NE
THOMPSON '61 for arranging the highly
successful Autumn Heritage Tour of the East
Felicianas. Over 50 attending alumni raved
over the hospitality of the families who
opened up their homes for the tours, the
spirit of warmth, the marvelous food, and the
great fun that was enjoyed by all

IOY LAMBERT LOWE '61, an associate
professor of library science in Louisiana
Tech's College of Education, has been
awarded the Ph.D. from North Texas State
University. )oy, whose degree emphasis was
in library and information science, completed
her dissertation titled "A Comparative
Analysis of Reading Habits and Abilities of
Students in Selected Elementary Schools in
North Louisiana With and Without Centralized
Libraries."

In Dalton, Ga., W1LLOUGHBY F. MEEK
'63 and his wife, V1RGELIA celebrated their
27th wedding anniversary in December. She
is a clinical psychologist, and he is president
of Sherwood Diversified, Inc. They have two
children - Elizabeth and lohn, who is 13.

New 1966 class agent LENNIS SMITH
ELSTON and husband RICHARD '64 have
two children, ages 16 and 14, and live in the
country 15 miles south of Shreveport, raising
pecans in their spare time. Lennis owned her
own CPA firm for over ten years. She
spoke at a symposium "Women: The
Economy and Public Policy," sponsored by
the Louisiana Department of Health and
Human Resources and the Shreveport
Women's Commission.

The Class of I969's new agent CAROL
ANNE TUGWELL CARAWAY and husband
PAT '68, the owner of Caraway Travel Agency,
have two children, Patrick, 10, and Laura, 7,
who attend the school where Carol Anne
teaches.

LT. COL. LOU A. POPEIOY '67, a doctor
in the Army Medical Corps, has been trans-
ferred from Honduras to El Paso.

DARRELL LAVERN McGIBANY, |R, '68,
superintendent of luvenile Detention for
Madison County, 111., was awarded The

New class agent ROBERT D. DAILY 70 is
the manager for Government and
Community Development of the Shreveport
Chamber of Commerce.

PAM BYRD HEARD 71 and husband DR
STEVE HEARD 75 are busy Centenary
alumni: Pam is the new class agent for 1971,
and Steve serves on the Alumni Activities
Committee of the Alumni Association Board.

COLE FLOURNOY 70 was one of three
Coast Guard- licensed captains who brought
The River Rose, an 82-foot paddlewheeler, to
Shreveport- Bossier from Freeport, Fla .— 677
river miles. Cole will manage the excursion
boat operation headquartered on the Red
River across from Shreveport's Expo Hall

MAIOR CRAIG SHELTON 71 and KAY
TREVATHAN SHELTON 72 live in Wichita,
Kansas, with their two daughters. Kathryn
started kindergarten this year, and Becky,
born in March 1983, is now in her second
year of swimming lessons. Craig is the
comptroller for the 184th Tactical Fighter
Group, the largest Air National Guard unit in
the country

MARIANNE SALISBURY [ONES 71 is the
medical librarian at E. A. Conway Memorial
Hospital in Monroe, where husband Floyd is
doing his second year of a family practice
residency She wrote that one of the benefits
of being home is that daughter Elizabeth
Annette is enjoying the attention of
grandparents.

ROBERT H 72 and BARBARA WALKER
RAY 71 are living in Missouri City, Texas,
where Robert works for Texaco Corporation

JOHN H. LEWIS 72, who has been
promoted to technical sergeant, is a scientific
laboratory technician at Patrick Air Force
Base in Florida.

Class agent ANN KLEINE 72 received a
most impressive invitation from the LSU
Medical School in New Orleans inviting the
Class of 72 to the Commencement Exercises
for KATHY PARRISH, M.D., PH.D! Kathy
started her internship at Charity in New
Orleans for one year, and in July she will be
moving on to continue her training at
Washington University in ear, nose and
throat surgery.

LEE ELLEN HOLLOWAY 72, as a
resident artist in theatre under the
Shreveport Regional Arts Council's
art-in-education program, is serving as a
classroom resource in theatre at both
Woodlawn and Northwood High Schools and
Linwood Middle School.

1974 Class agent MICHELE
O-PETERSEN includes news that PAUL D.
GIESSEN is Assistant Director of Housing at
the University of Tulsa. Before that, he
worked in housing at Oklahoma's State
University and Wichita State University after
having received a master's in student
personnel and guidance at OSU. He also
enjoyed the job as resident director of
"Semester at Sea," which enabled him to
travel around the world In his free time, he
still enjoys running and photography.

DEBBIE PRICE BERRY 74, a history
teacher at Pulaski Academy in Little Rock for
almost 10 years, enjoys part-time work in a
gift shop. She and husband BIB have a

"snoodle" dog named Buckwheat.

IRIS IRVING 74 regretted that she could]
not attend the reunion last summer, but shij
was working as a nurse with the Christian ;
Medical Society for two weeks with the
under-privileged in Honduras. Her regular jc j
is being a RN. at the Children's Medical
Center Before pursuing a nursing career, lri|
received her master's in sacred music from
SMU along with KAY COOMBS, BARRY
FULTON and SCOTT MORTON.

YOLANDA GONZOLAS MONETT 74 am
husband STEVE have moved to
Charlottesville, Va., where he has taken a nel
position with General Electric

EILEEN KLEISER 74 has enjoyed many j
travels and also pursued a career in
education by combining the two by having j
taught six years in Morgan City, La, and twd
in Washington, DC She is presently in Lod !
Calif.

In Atlantic City, BOB HICKMAN 74 is a ]
senior accountant for Trans Atlantic Games,]
Inc., a company which imports slot machine]
from Wales for sale and lease to casinos in
Atlantic City and Las Vegas.

In Houston, |ODI MARLER 74 works fori
geophysics consulting firm. SUSAN RANDS |
74 teaches early childhood at the 81st Stret!
School in Shreveport, and CURTIS
MELANCON 74 teaches at the middle
school in Bossier City.

From Greensboro, N.C, RICK CLARK 74 1
and wife CAROLYN announce the birth of thl
second child, lohn Stuart, in August Rick
recently formed Richard S Clark and
Company, a consulting firm specializing in rj
leasing malls and shopping centers.

MIKE PILGREEN 75 teaches theatre,
debate, and speech at Caddo Middle Magnej
School, and also sells real estate with
Monarch Realty in Shreveport He spent lasvj
summer in Europe.

After teaching seven years, LIZ LUKE
MONTELEPRE 74 is at home with her two .
children, Morgan Elizabeth and lohn 111, whcl
was born in April. Husband IOHN, )r, 78, thl
owner of two Leon's Smoked Turkey
restaurants in Shreveport, still plays golf— h'
finished in fourth place in the 1984 Louisiar!
State Amateur

DARDEN 76 and ROSLIND KELLY
GLADNEY 75 are living in Homer, where he
is the principal of Claiborne Academy.
Roslind teaches piano privately as well as
music classes for young children using the
Orff approach They have a daughter, Kelly i
Elizabeth, two years old.

1976 Class agent PAUL YOUNG is the
treasurer of the Mental Health Association i
Caddo- Bossier

DR TERRY SWAN 77 has been appoint*'
a professor of religion at Lindsey Wilson
College, a United Methodist school in
Columbia, Ky. He continues to direct
activities at the Wesley Foundation at
Western Kentucky University.

LARRY DEAN POWELL 79 graduated
from LSU Medical Center in Shreveport witr
an M.D degree and is currently in private
general practice in Oak Grove, La, at the
West Carroll Clinic.

1979 Class Agent KATHY KEYES wrote
congratulations to ANN and RICK RYBA on
the birth of Andrew Edward They just
relocated in Chicago.

PIETER DE WEIIS 79 earned his MSC ir
Civic Engineering from Delft University of
Technology in Delft Netherlands. He now

<orks as a marine structural engineer for R f.
irown and Associates, an offshore design

rm.

NAN MARSHALL 79 is a home-based
Dunselor for the Boone County, Mo Council
n Aging and is working on her master of
xial work degree at the University of
lissouri. She says the one big event is that
ne became a grandmother for the first time
i September.

MARY BUTT 79, now known as Mrs.
nthony Allan Hilliard, received her master's
i theology from SMU's Perkins School of
heology. She has been appointed to the
lermitage— Martin's Chapel Churches in
lermitage, Ark. Her husband, Tony, is the
lief financial officer for First Financial
avings and Loan in El Dorado

STEPHANIE CALHOUN WALTERS 79
ves in Casper, Wy „ where she works as a
xretary for Marathon Oil Company Her
usband, Daniel, is an environmental and
afety engineer with Marathon

LUCIE THORNTON 79 writes from New
irleans that she's keeping her maiden name
*/en though it causes confusion. She and
usband FRANK LAMONTHE honeymooned
) London. They are writing chapters for the
ouisiana Appellate Court Handbook.

MIKE and SUE MARSHALL 79 are living
i Maple Park, III. Mike, who graduated from
iff School of Theology, is in the Northern
linois Conference with a "2-point charge" —
lurches in Cortland and Maple Park Sue
ill enter Northern Illinois University in
inuary to finish her master's in business
clministration.

GINNY GARRARD 79 is currently in
iuatemala doing research for her
issertation. She will return sometime in
?85 and plans to teach history at a yet
nannounced college or university.

1980s

Class agent GORDON BLACKMAN '80
sports that IEANNINE DICKENS FOSTER '80
as moved to San Antonio, where she is
caching at an elementary school while
usband GARY, a major in the army, works in
ie computer center at Fort Sam Houston
hey live just one mile from DAVE and
ETSY STOCK1NGER BELL '80

Gordon's wife, LINDA is also an attorney
nd chairman of the 1984 Centenary
Somen's Club's "Twelve Days of Christmas"
outique and luncheon.

MARLA MOORE '80 is now attending the
niversity of Texas Medical School full-time.

From Grove, Texas, BETTY COMPTON '80
rites that she has received her master's
egree in ESL/Linguistics, and is now
orking with an adult education refugee
rogram called Achievement Systems. Her
asses include "survival discourse" and other
ED subjects, and her students are
ietnamese and Laotian refugees.

DIANE ROHRER KOVACS '80 completed
er master of divinity summa cum laude in
pril, Diane and Brian will move to Yukon,
|>kla., where she will be associate minister of
ne First United Methodist Church. Brian will
3ntinue to teach in the graduate seminary
: Phillips University.

KAREN KOELEMAY BOSTON is the new
ass agent for 1981. She and husband ]OHN
>/e in Shreveport with a Sheltie named
Risty. Karen is an admissions counselor for
entenary.

KAREN BRISTOW GROVE '81 recently
celebrated moving into her new home in
Ruston

IAN CARPENTER EADS '81 is attending
the University of Houston working toward
teacher certification and a master's in
education. She plans to be certified to teach
biology, geology, chemistry, and physics.

Congratulations to IOHN and ANN
MCVAY PURDY '81 on the birth of their
daughter, lacquelyn Frances, in September,
lohn works in Dallas as a training specialist
at Bel I- Northern Research, a
telecommunications research and
development firm.

BRENT D HENLEY '80 has been named
president of Commercial College in
Shreveport. He is a 1982 graduate of
Leadership Shreveport, vice president of the
Civitan Club, and chairman of the High
School Business Symposium

IEFF LOKER '83 has been appointed
administrator of Charter Forest Hospital, a
new facility designed to offer full service
treatment of chemically dependent
adolescents. The hospital is scheduled for
completion in the spring

1982 Class agent DAVID HENINGTON
announced that SARA GILCHRIST and
SCOTT GOODWIN are getting married
lanuary 18 in Laurel, Miss. She works for
American Express and Scott for Union Texas
Petroleum in Houston.

DONETTE COOK SMITH '82, husband
GREG, and new daughter REBEKAH LOUISE
have just built a house in Shreveport. Greg is
a geologist for Zadeck Energy.

In Austin, VALERIE HICKS MOORE 82 is
a first grade teacher, and husband KEVIN is
an intern architect in the American Design
Group They have bought a new home and
are active in their new church, Shepherd of
the Hills Presbyterian

ELAINE MAYO '82 is doing landwork for
Mazy and Beard Properties of Houston. She
enjoys the work which also allows her to
work in Shreveport occasionally.

NANCY ALEXANDER BYNUM '82 and
husband STITCH have been busy fixing up
their home in Tyler and enjoying their
daughter, Sallie, as well as a trip to New York,
Newport, and Boston

In Houston, MARTHA BIGNER '82 is
going to school studying education so she
can teach math and eventually accounting

DON HUGULEY '82 works as a geologist
for Penn Resources, Inc., in Dallas

LAURA COLEMAN and POPE ODEN '82
were married in )une and are living in New
Orleans, where Pope is in dental school.

BRIAN MCRAE '82 and DONNA
RICHARDSON were married in December at
Broadmoor Baptist Church Brian is the
Webster Parish school psychologist and
Donna sells ads for the South Towne Courier.

CATHERINE EFFERSON BEA1RD '82
received her certification in library science
and is a library assistant at the Law Library
at LSU, where husband REX is an electrical
engineering student.

SUSAN WEBB '82 is attending medical
school in Tulsa for the next two years.

Agent CATHY AMSLER reports that the
Class of '83 had many weddings: FORD
WILLIAMS married KELLY CRAWFORD this
summer. He is an accountant in Shreveport,
and she is doing church work

PAUL MCDOWELL, former Cline Resident
Director, and MARGARET MAHER former

lames Dorm Director, were also married this
summer and had a Rose Garden reception

L1BBY TAYLOR was married to STEVE
BURKHALTER by her father, the REV
ROBERT ED TAYLOR in a Brown Chapel
ceremony

In Shreveport CIE HAWKINS married
IOSEPH WHITAKER in Baton Rouge, KRIS
ERIKSON and MARCIE SHEPARD were
married; and KELLY ALLISON married SUE
HELEY in Kansas City in September

IIMMY BURKE '83 is attending law school
at LSU in Baton Rouge and WADE CLOUD,
at Baylor CAROL POOLE and ANDY FREEMAN
are attending medical school in Shreveport,
and KELLY TURK has been accepted to
medical school

IOHN O MOORE '83 attends graduate
school at the University of Tennessee

MISSY MORN '83 lives in Dallas, where
she attends Perkins School of Theology at
SMU and serves as the director of her dorm.

In Shreveport, SUSAN CLEMENTS is a
geologist, MISSY MOORE works for
Cablevision, and KATHY FRAZ1ER teaches
school

B. BROWN '83 is in charge of public
relations for an AMI hospital in Claremore,
Okla.

SHARON A FERGUSON is a geologist for
Ferguson Petroleum, in the new Midland
Branch in West Texas, working both in the
field and office She is also attending
Midland College taking physics to prepare for
graduate school at the University of Texas -
Permian Basin in Odessa this fall

1984 class agent THURNDOTTE
BAUGHMAN-DOLLAHITE and husband
KEITH '81 live in Tyler, where she will be
teaching in an elementary school next fall.

In Shreveport, ANDREW COLLINS '84 is
teaching physical education and coaching
cross country track at Caddo Magnet High
School

FRANK |OE BRYANT '84 teaches third
grade at Ingleside Elementary school, and
also enjoys working in the evenings at the
Boys Club in Shreveport.

LEE THOMPSON '84 is attending boot
camp in the Navy and will then advance to
language school to become an interpreter,
probably in Korean

MICHELE WITT '84, who was crowned
Miss Hot Springs in September, plans to
pursue a medical career either at the
University of Arkansas or the Podiatry College
of Medicine

ALUMNI

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THE PRESIDENTS CLUB

Our grateful thanks to members of The President's Club who contributed $5,000 or more in
unrestricted funds to the Great Teachers-Scholars Fund or to the President's Matching Fund, 1983-84.

Individuals

"■Mrs. G. M. Anderson

'Mr. & Mrs. William G. Anderson

Mr. & Mrs. Harry V. Balcom '36
"Dr. & Mrs. Charles T. Beaird '66 & '44

Dr. Joseph B. Bramlette
*Mr. & Mrs. Charles Ellis Brown '48 & '48
*Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Broyles '36
*Dr. Nancy M. Carruth

Dr. & Mrs. R. Leonard Cooke '36 & '29

Mrs. E. J. Crawford
*Mr. & Mrs. John David Crow
*Mr. & Mrs. Marlin W. Drake, Jr. '44 & '45

Mr. & Mrs. Donald H. Duggan

Mr. J. T. Folk
*Mr. Sam B. Grayson '47

Mr. & Mrs. Bertrand J. Greve '47 & '45
*Mr. & Mrs. O. D. Harrison, Sr.

Mr. & Mrs. J. Verne Hawn

Mr. & Mrs. Floyd B. James

Mr. & Mrs. T. D. James

Mr. & Mrs. G. W. James, Jr.
•Mr. & Mrs. G. W. James, Sr. '29
*Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Hogan '66
*Mr. & Mrs. H. Blume Johnson '36

Mrs. Glenn E. Laskey
•Mr. & Mrs. Paul C. McDonald '44

Mrs. Edwin A. Moore
*Mr. & Mrs. George D. Nelson
*Mr. & Mrs. John T. Palmer
*Mr. & Mrs. Richard L Ray '37
*Mr. & Mrs. Ronald L. Sawyer
•Mr. & Mrs. W. Peyton Shehee, Jr. '40 & '43
*Mr. & Mrs. Albert Sklar
*Mrs. Gravdon F. Smart

Mr. & Mrs. Donald P. Weiss

Mr. & Mrs. Jacques L. Wiener, Jr.
*Mr. Nicholas H. Wheless, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Herman Williamson
*Mr. & Mrs. Hoyt Yokem

Mr. Keating Zeppa

Organizations

•Bayou State Oil

*Beaird Poulan/Weed Eater Division

of Emerson Electric
•Commercial National Bank
•Fair Foundation

•First National Bank of Shreveport
*Kilpatrick Life Insurance Company

Louisiana Bank & Trust
•Pennzoil (cmg)

Phillips Foundation

Scurlock Foundation

Shell Companies Foundation (cmg)
*T. L James & Company
Texas Eastern Transmission Corp.

The Maryland Company, Inc.
•Wheless Foundation
*Woolf Foundation

THE FOUNDERS CLUB

W? would also like to express our appreciation to members of The Founders Club who

contributed unrestricted gifts of $1,000 - $4999 to the Great Teachers-Scholars Fund

or the President's Matching Fund, 1983-84.

Individuals

*Mr. & Mrs. W. R. Barrow '84
*Mr. & Mrs. Carl W. Bauer

Mr. J. Pat Beaird, Sr.

Mrs. James C. Bolton
*Dr. John F. Bookout, Jr. '50
*Mr. & Mrs. W. F. Bozeman '28 & '42
*Mr. L R. Brammer, Jr.
*Mr. & Mrs. Emory C. Browne '30
*Mrs. Katherine R. Caruthers '50
*Dr. Claude S. Chadwick '27

Mrs. Norma L Close

Dr. & Mrs. Paul M. Davis, Jr.
•Dr. & Mrs. James F. Dean '41 & '42

Mr. & Mrs. George J. Despot, Jr. '64

Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Destiche '44 & '48
*Mr. & Mrs. Walter Dobie '57

Mrs. E. P. Doremus
*Mrs. Ben R. Downing '42

Mr. George N. Drake '47
*Mr. & Mrs. R E. Eatman, Sr. '44 & '68

Mrs. Ruth Foil
*Mr. Langdon T. Frey, Jr.

Bishop Paul Galloway
*Mr. & Mrs. R. L. Goodwin '50 & '44
*Dr. Mark A. Greve '74

Gen. & Mrs. J. S. Hardy '38 & '45
*Dr. Marion D. Hargrove, Jr. '51

Mr. O. D. Harrison, Jr.

Mrs. Sam B. Hicks

Dr. & Mrs. B. J. Hollingsworth '49
*Mr. Robert F. Jenkins '39

Mrs. C. E. Johnson, Jr. '49
*Dr. & Mrs. Melvin F. Johnson

Mr. & Mrs. Norman V. Kinsey '50
*Mr. & Mrs. James M. Law '48
*Mrs. Helen Love

*Mr. & Mrs. Roy O. Martin, Jr.
*Mr. Robert A. McKee

Mrs. Joe J. Mickle
•Mr. & Mrs. Jessie W. Outlaw '80

Mr. Leonard W. Phillips
•Mr. & Mrs. Cecil E. Ramey, Jr. '43

Mr. W. C. Ra sherry, Jr.

Mr. Robert L Reasor

Mr. J. I. Roberts

*Mr. & Mrs. Austin G. Robertson '34
•Mr. & Mrs. Ben Roshton '33 & '33
*Mr. & Mrs. W. Kirby Rowe, Jr. '64

Dr. C. Vernon Sanders '53
•Dr. & Mrs. Nolan G. Shaw '72

Dr. Noel T. Simmonds
*Mrs. Harold C. Skidmore
*Dr. Lorenz Teer '28
*Mr. Eugene P. Twyman '48

Mrs. David Tyrrell
•Dr. & Mrs. W. Juan Watkins '57 & '57

Mr. H. G. Westerman
•Mrs. Jack Wilkes

Mr. George D. Williams
*Dr. & Mrs. Harvey G. Williamson

Mr. George A. Wilson '30

Mr. Ira Woodfin
•Mr. & Mrs. Dalton Woods

Mr. & Mrs. E. N. Wray '69 & '68

Dr. & Mrs. Herbert B. Wren, III
*Mr. Thomas C. Young '70

Organizations

Atkins Foundation
Atlas Processing
ARKLA Gas Company

B & B Cut Stone Company

Beall Corporation

Boots Pharmaceuticals

Bossier Bank & Trust

Brookshire Food Stores
*C. W. Lane Company, Inc.

Coca Cola Bottling Company of Shrevepc
*Crow Foundation
•Dillards Department Stores

Exxon Education Foundation (cmg)

Fitzgerald Production
•Georgia Pacific Corporation (cmg)

Gulf Oil Foundation (cmg)

Justiss-Mears Oil Company
•Kansas City Southern (cmg)

Layflat Products Inc.

Louisiana Conference of the UMC

Marlin Exploration Inc.
•Northwest Industries Foundation (cmg)

O'Brien Operating Company
•Pasquier, Batson & Company
•Petersen Enterprises
•Poindexter Foundation
•Richardson Plumbing & Heating

Rothschild Boiler & Tank
•Seagull Operating Company Inc.

Sedberry Memorial Foundation
•South Central Bell
•Southern Builders

•Southwestern Electric Power Company
*St. Louis Southwestern Railroad Co.

Transco Companies (cmg)
•United Gas Pipe Line Company

United Mercantile Bank

UOP Foundation
•Witt Oil Production

•These donors also gave in 1982-83.
cmg - corporate matching gift

Centenary's 1983-84 Fiscal Year began
June 1, 1983 and ended May 31, 1984.

For additions, corrections, or other
information, please call 869-5112.

THE 1825 CLUB

Unrestricted gifts between $1 59 ($1 for every year of Centenary's existence) and
$999 contributed to the 1983-84 Great Teachers-Scholars Fund - a special thanks.

Individuals

VIr. G. Randy Alewyne, III

Miss Dorothy Jo Allen '48

VIr. Robert M. Allen

VIr. & Mrs. L E. Allums

vlrs. Marjorie J. Alvord '46

VIr. Henry F. Anderson '64

VIr. J. Greg Anderson

Vis. Janet Gammil Andrews 74

Dr. & Mrs. Tracy Arnold '52 & '55

vlr. & Mrs. Floyd V. Atkins

Vlrs. Lamar Baker

Vlr. Sherman Ballew '54

VIr. & Mrs. Clyde L Bane 70

Vlr. Henry L Bango

Vlr. Ray A. Barlow '54

Vlrs. Chris T. Barnette '28

Dr. Harold L. Bassham '56

Vlr. J. Pat Beaird, Jr.

Dr. Lewis Bettinger

Vlrs. B. R. Bewley

Vlr. & Mrs. D. J. Billeiter '24 & '27

Vlr. & Mrs. Bill Binger

Vlr. & Mrs. J. H. Blackmon '49 & '43

Vlr. & Mrs. Hubert Blanchard

Dr. H. Whitney Boggs, Jr. '48

Vlr. & Mrs. Harold J. Bond '56 & '82

Vlr. Floyd C. Boswell

^ev. J. Henry Bowden, Jr. '49

Vlr. Henry A. Bronner

Vlr. & Mrs. Jack P. Brook '56 & '57

Hon. & Mrs. Algie D. Brown '34 & '49

Dr. Wallace H. Brown

Ton. & Mrs. E. W. Bryson '63 & '63

Vlrs. Vera Cowen Buchanan '34

Vlr. Stanley W. Burke, III

Dr. Ferrell L Burgess '49

Vlr. Tom L Burton '69

Vlr. & Mrs. J. K. Butcher '61 & '63

Vlr. William M. Byrd

Vlr. Leo Cage '59

Vlr. George H. Calhoun

Vlr. & Mrs. Martin L Camp 76 & 77

Dr. James J. Caraway '47

Dr. & Mrs. S. W. Caraway '54 & '54

Dr. Jack E. Carlisle

Dr. & Mrs. David M. Carlton '47 & '47

Dr. & Mrs. W. H. Carroll '47

vlr. John G. Carruth, Jr. '51

Dr. James C. Carver '67

vlr. Merritt B. Chastain, Jr.

vlr. & Mrs. R. L. Clark 78 & 79

vlr. & Mrs. Leonard B. Clegg

At. & Mrs. T. H. Cochran

3r. Jack Cooke '38

Dr. John Cooksey

vlr. Thomas O. Cooper '34

lev. Louis M. Coppage, Jr. '54

Dr. & Mrs. Larry A. Cowley '64 & '64

vlr. L Milton Crow

vlrs. Nancy Steele David '48

At. & Mrs. Nelse A. Davis '51 & '51

)r. Dana Dawson, Jr. '38

At. Gregory A. Despot

At. Lawrence Dickerson, Jr. '49

Ars. S. W. Dickson

At. & Mrs. George S. Dickson

Ar. Bruce W. Dinwiddie '65

Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Dodson 76

Miss Margery Doxey '54

Mr. James A. Dunnam, Jr.
*Mr. & Mrs. F. L Durham '34 & '29

Mr. John A. Dykes

Mrs. Helon Allen Earle '44
*Mr. & Mrs. J. C. Earnest '35 & '36
•Mr. & Mrs. Calvin S. Eason '56 & '55

Mr. & Mrs. Jack M. Elgin '43 & '44

Mr. Maurice Ellington '25
•Mrs. Brenda R Ellis 72
*Dr. Michael Ellis '54

Mrs. Lois B. Ennis

Mrs. Catherine M. Evans '38
*Mr. Robert P. Evans
*Dr. James C. Farrar
•Mr. & Mrs. T. C. Flournoy 70 & 72

Mr. & Mrs. Ned A. Ford, Jr. '64 & '65

Miss Mertis Foster '30
*Mrs. Harry Fox '30

Mr. John Franks

Mr. Stanton M. Frazar '56

Mr. V. J. French
*Mrs. Eloise A. Frey '25

Mr. Robert E. Galloway
*Mr. Arthur Ray Gammill, Jr. '69
*Mrs. Dorothy H. Gammill '40

Mr. & Mrs. Jay R. Gammill, Jr.

Dr. Joseph D. Garner

Mr. & Mrs. J. Fisher George
*Mr. George M. Gilmer, Jr. '63

Dr. V'ardaman Hugh Gilmore 71
*Mr. Hood Goldsberry

Mr. John A. Goodson
*Mr. John Pipes Goodson, Sr. '50
•Mr. Glen F. Graves '48
•Mr. & Mrs. W. T. Green 71 & 71
*Mr. & Mrs. P. N. Gross '57 & '51
*Mr. John J. Guth, Jr.
*Dr. Dorothy B. Gwin
•Mr. & Mrs. C. W. Hackett, Jr.

Mr. Lea R. Hall

Dr. Albert M. Hand
*Col. & Mrs. Henry L. Hand
*Mr. & Mrs. E. C. Harbuck '56 & '55
*Mr. Charles O. Hardey '45
•Mr. James J. Hardt 77
•Mr. John S. Hardt 74
•Mr. & Mrs. Q. T. Hardtner, Jr.

Mr. R. Clyde Hargrove
*Ms. Edna Hanvey Harrison 72

Mrs. Marion L Harrison
•Mr. Steven S. Harter '81
•Dr. & Mrs. W. S. Harwell '47 & '49
•Dr. Dayne D. Hassell, Jr.
*Miss Penelope Ruth Hawkins '60
•Dr. William H. Haynie

Dr. & Mrs. J. S. Heard 75 & 71
*Mr. Arthur Hemmings '36
•Mr. & Mrs. Fred R. Hettler
*Mr. Eugene L Hilliard, Jr. '43
•Mr. & Mrs. W. A. Hirsch '51 & '52

Mr. James C. Hollingsworth '50
•Mr. & Mrs. C. W. Holtsclaw, Jr. '48 & '50

Mr. Theodore J. Hoz '55

Mr. James A. Hudson '69

Mr. & Mrs. B. D. Hughes '51 & '51
•Dr. & Mrs. Frank B. Hughes '67 & '67

*Mr. Charles C. Hunter '31

Mr. Norman F. Hunter '47

Mrs. Jan C. Isenberger '57
•Mr. & Mrs. E. H. Jackson, Sr. '26

Dr. Joseph H. Jackson, Jr. '50
*Mrs. Marian H. Jackson

Mr. Ben James
•Mr. Robert M. Jeter, Jr. '39
•Mr. & Mrs. J. H. Johnson, Jr. '49 & '42
*Mr. William C. Johnson

Mrs. Martha O'Brien Jones '84
*Miss Rosalie F. Karam
*The Doctors Glanville-Kastl 71 & 71
*Mrs. Charles W. Keenan '43
*Mr. Kenneth K. Kellam '35

Mr. Curtis W. Kinard '57

Mr. Lee L Kincade '48

Dr. Collier A. Kinnebrew '42

Mrs. Barbara Crawford Kramer '54

Mr. Malcom Krentel '39
•Mr. & Mrs. H. E LaGrone '53 & '55
•Dr. & Mrs. J. R. Lang, Jr. '61 & '62

Mr. E. C. Laster, Jr.

Mrs. Delores La Vigne
»Mr. William T. Lea '32
*Dr. Donald F. Learner '54
*Mr. A. M. Leary

Mr. Charles G. Lee '31
•Mr. Clyde V. Lee '32
•Mr. George W. Leopard '32

Miss Catherine N. Lewis '80

Mrs. Jane Ann Liles '50

Mr. J. M. Little '67

Mrs. Eilyeen B. Livingston '45

Mr. Palmer R. Long, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Palmer R. Long, Sr. '45

Mr. Jimmy Love

Miss Elizabeth Lowrey
*Dr. & Mrs. Darrell Loyless
*Mr. Charlton Lyons, Jr.
•Mr. D. T. MacRoberts

Miss Kay Madden
*Mrs. Melba F. Maino '37
*Dr. Cherral W. Mason 75
*Mrs. Lucille G. Mason '46

Mr. Donald M. Matter 74

Mr. & Mrs. John E. Maxwell
*Mr. Charles L Mayer '26
•Mr. & Mrs. Ben M. Mayfield
*Mr. Brad Mayo '60
•Mr. Robert K. Mayo '50
•Mr. Ray L McCary '54
*Mr. Patrick L McConathy

LTC & Mrs. C. J. McDermott '34
•Rev. & Mrs. Donald K McDowell
•Mr. Robert E. McDowell
•Mr. & Mrs. V. C. McFarland '42 & '61

Mrs. Thomas L McGinnis
*Dr. & Mrs. Douglas L McGuire

Mr. H. Leslie McKenzie
*Mr. Waymon R. McMillon
•Miss Barbara J. Meades '57

Dr. J. Ralph Meier '51
•Mrs. Fred Mellor
*Mr. & Mrs. Ernest A. Merklein, Jr.
*Dr. Merlin W. Merrill

Miss Barbara Ann Miller 76
*Mr. Boyce C. Monk

*Mr. Robert Moody '42

Mr. Randle T. Moore, III
*Mrs. Zelle H. Moore
"Mr. George D. Nelson, Jr.

Mr. James A. Nelson '50

Dr. Alfred L Norris

Mrs. Edna Marie O'Brien
*Mr. & Mrs. W. J. O'Brien, III
"Mr. & Mrs. Ray P. Oden, Jr. '49

Mr. John S. Odom, Jr.

Mrs. Keith O'Kelley '49
"Mr. Ed Parkes

Dr. Robert L. Parkman, Jr. '53

Ms. Mary Jane Peace 76

Mr. & Mrs. Earl M. Pearce
"Mrs. John H. Perry '55
*Mr. Sam P. Peters '39
*Mr. & Mrs. J. Q. Petersen 72 & 74
"Mr. Thomas B. Peyton, Jr. '44

Mr. John R. Pfingston '69
"Mr. & Mrs. Doyle Pickett
*Mr. & Mrs. P. S. Pigott 71 & 71

Mrs. Edith B. Plauche

Dr. Joel B. Pollard '55
*Dr. Webb Pomeroy '44
"Mr. Chester N. Posey '47
"Dr. Jack W. Pou
"Mr. Allen F. Prickett '38
"Dr. Richard A. Prindle '46
*Mr. Herbert G. Purcell '27
"Mrs. R R. Rabalais '36
"Mr. Edward Railsback '38
"Mr. Charles A. Ravenna, Jr. '32
"Mr. & Mrs. George M. Reynolds '29
"Mr. & Mrs. Austin G. Robertson, Jr.
*Dr. James W. Robison '69

Mr. & Mrs. Graham Rogers '57 & 71

Dr. & Mrs. John B. Rogers
"Dr. & Mrs. P. L. Rogers '53 & '53
"Mr. A. S. Ross
"Mr. H.K. Ross
"Mr. Thomas F. Ruffin '47
"Mr. Oliver H.P Sample

Mr. & Mrs. James W. Sanguinetti

Dr. & Mrs. Austin A. Sartin '59 & '61

Mr. & Mrs. E. W. Saye '48 & '44
"Dr. & Mrs. R. N. Schwendimann '66 & '67.

Dr. & Mrs. F. W. Schwendiman, III '62 & '62

Mr. John Richard Seale '69
"Dr. W. Odell Simmons
*Dr. & Mrs. C. B. Simmons 71 & 70

Dr. & Mrs. Bentley Sloane '27
*Mrs. Carol C. Smith '68

Mr. & Mrs. Shelby L. Smith

"Mr. Thurman C. Smith '50
"Mrs. James E. Smitherman, Jr. '40
"Mr. Adrian R. Snider '34
*Dr. & Mrs. Richard K. Speairs 78
*Mr. & Mrs. R. A. Stacy, Jr. '49 & '49

Mrs. Thomas E. Stagg Jr. '45

Mr. & Mrs. Wynn G. Stanton '56 & '56
*Mr. William E. Steger '41
*Mr. & Mrs. Walter C. Stevens, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Tommy G. Stinson
"Ms. Ann W. Stratton
*Mr. Roy C. Stringfellow '33
"Mr. & Mrs. James H. Stroud '44 & '44
*Mr. Wallace J. Stroud '48

Dr. J. Paul Swearingen '40
*Mr. Sam H. Talley '33

Rev. Robert Ed Taylor '52
"Mr. Byrum W. Teekell '49

Mr. John R. Thistlethwaite

Dr. Edward R. Thomas
*Mrs. Jack Toombs

Mr. Arthur H. Trowbridge '50
"Mr. Leo VanderKuy 76

Mr. & Mrs. Joe D. Waggonner, Jr.
*Mrs. Glenn N. Walker, Jr. '31
*Mr. Marshall H. Walker '31
"Mr. Donald E. Walter

Mr. Joseph F. Ward, III
*Mr. & Mrs. J. Hugh Watson
"Dr. & Mrs. Donald A. Webb

Mr. & Mrs. John S. Webb '35 & '35
"Mr. Loren J. White '60

Mr. Robert I. White '65

Mr. Roy White

Mr. Travis A. White

Mr. & Mrs. D. D. Whitaker '53 & '51

Mr. Jacques L. Wiener
*Mrs. Samuel Wiener

Mr. John P. Wiggin, Jr. 76
"Mrs. Joseph P. Wilbert, Jr. '69

Mr. Fred Wilson

Mr. H. Alan Yokem '83

Organizations

*A. G. Edwards & Sons

Acme Brick Company

Aetna Life & Casualty (cmg)
"Air Products & Chemicals Inc. (cmg)
"Akins Nursery & Landscape
"American Bank & Trust
^American Telephone & Telegraph (cmg)
"Angle Company Inc.
"Arnold Pipe & Supply Company
"•Atlantic Richfield (cmg)

*Bank of Benton
"Bank of Commerce

Bechtel Foundation (cmg)

Bovaird Supply Company
"Central & Southwest Foundation (cmg)

Chevron Oil Company Foundation (cmg)
*Cities Service Foundation (cmg)
*Conoco, Inc. (cmg)

Courtesy Chevrolet, Inc.

D & B Drilling Corporation

Drake Company
"First Federal Savings & Loan

Freeport-McMoran Inc. (cmg)

General Motors Corporation
"Gifford-Hill & Company, Inc.

Handling Equipment Corporation

Heard McElroy & Vestal
"Holoubek & Holoubek

Hutchinson Foundation
"Industrial Roof & Sheet Metal

Kwik Kopy
"Lake Street Associates Inc.

Lawson Engineering

Libby Glass, Div. of Owens-Illinois

Lincoln National Corporation (cmg)

Lone Star Gas Company (cmg)

Louisiana Valve & Fittings
"McElroy Metal Mill, Inc.
"Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith (cm
"Mid-South Press
"Muslow Oil & Gas, Inc.
"Ogilvie Hardware Company
"Pepsico Foundation, Inc. (cmg)

Porter's Cleaners
"Prudential Foundation (cmg)

PPG Industries, Inc.
*Red River Valley Bank

Republic Bank & Trust

Reynolds Drilling Company
"Ross Production Company
"Rountree Old^-Cadillac
"Sears, Roebuck & Company

Security National Bank

Shreveport Bank & Trust

Southland Corporation (cmg)

Stephenson Floor Covering
"Storer Equipment Sales & Services

Sunshine Investments
"Times Publishing Company

Trans-Continental Oil

Union Oil Company Foundation (cmg)
"Upper Crust Corporation

Waste Management, Inc. (cmg)
"Western Electric Fund (cmg)
"WKM Wellhead Systems

PATRONS

There are other friends who gave restricted gifts to the support and advancement
of Centenary College, 1983-84. We take pride in listing them below

Individuals

"Mr. & Mrs. J. C. Allums
"Mr. & Mrs. S. W. L Backus
"Mr. & Mrs. Harry V. Balcom

Dr. George Belchic, Jr.

Dr. Harold R. Bicknell

Mr. Jack Blanton

Dr. Peter B. Boggs
"Mr. & Mrs. Charles Ellis Brown

Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Broyles

Dr. Walworth E. Burge

"Mrs. Renna J. Burkhalter
Mrs. Ruth J. Cadwallader
Mr. Powell A. Casey
Mr. Bill Causey, Jr.
Mr. Olin Henry Causey
Mr. Merritt B. Chastain, Jr.
Mrs. Norma L. Close

*Dr. & Mrs. R. Leonard Cooke
Mr. John L Copeland
Mrs. E. J. Crawford
Mr. Donald M. Danvers

Mr. Jones S. Davis
"Mr. & Mrs. Paul R. Davis

Dr. & Mrs. James F. Dean

Mr. & Mrs. Walter Dobie

Mrs. E. P. Doremus
"Mr. & Mrs. George N. Drake
"Mrs. Ella C. Edwards
"Mrs. Grace S. Ferguson

Mrs. Laura K. Fisher
"Mrs. Beatrice C. Frazier
"Mr. & Mrs. Johnnie O. Grann

Mr. & Mrs. Bertrand J. Greve

Dr. Mark A. Greve

Dr. & Mrs. Howard Grimes

Mr. John Joseph Gullo

Mr. & Mrs. Alfred S. Gunter

Mr. & Mrs. Edwin C. Harbuck

Mrs. R H. Hargrove

Mr. J. W. Hargrove

Mr. J. Brady Harris, Jr.

Mr. O. D. Harrison, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. O. D. Harrison, Sr.

Dr. Dayne D. Hassell, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. J. Verne Hawn

Dr. Joseph Steven Heard

Mr. James J. Hindman

Mr. & Mrs. R. D. Hinton

Dr. & Mrs. B. J. Hollingsworth

Mrs. C. M. Hutchinson, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Floyd B. James

Mr. & Mrs. G. W. James, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. G. W. James, Sr.

Mr. & Mrs. T. D. James

Dr. & Mrs. Melvin F. Johnson

Dr. George P. Kelley

Mr. & Mrs. Norman V. Kinsey

Mrs. Delores G LaVigne

Mr. & Mrs. A. M. Leary

Mr. George M. Levine

Mrs. Patricia O'Brien Loftus

Dr. & Mrs. Robert M. Long

Mrs. Helen Love

Dr. Jimmy Lu

Mr. Charlton Lyons, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. R. D. Magers

Dr. Thomas H. Matheny

Mr. & Mrs. John T. McBride

Mr. Michael P. McCarthy

Mr. Patrick L McConathy

Mr. & Mrs. Paul C. McDonald

Rev. & Mrs. D. K. McDowell

Mr. Jeff Moore

Mr. & Mrs. Herbert D. Moye

Mr. Robert E. Murphy, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. John T. Palmer

Mr. Sam P. Peters

Mr. Ward Peters

Mr. Thomas B. Peyton, Jr.

Mrs. Betty Tilly Pollock

Mr. Donald F. Richardson

Mr. Eugene A. Richardson

Dr. N. B. Riddle

Mr. Robert Roberts, Jr.

Mr. Oliver H. P. Sample

Mr. George R. Schurman

Mr. Henry M. Shuey, Sr.

Mr. & Mrs. Albert Sklar

Mr. Millard P. Snyder

Dr. & Mrs. Richard K Speairs

Mr. & Mrs. W. Peyton Shehee, Jr.

Mrs. Anita Mary Steinau

Mr. & Mrs. R. A. Strange

Mrs. Mathilde E. Summers

Mr. Howard E. Sutton
*Dr. Lorenz Teer
*Mr. N. O. Thomas, Jr.

Mr. Noah O. Thomas, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Thomas
*Mrs. David C. Tyrrell
*Mrs. Glenn N. Walker, Jr.
*Mr. & Mrs. John A. Walker

Dr. & Mrs. W. Juan Watkins
-Dr. & Mrs. Donald A. Webb

Mr. Edwin F. Whited
*Mr. George D. Williams

Mr. Fred Wilson

Mr. Lester Senter Wilson

Ms. Joanna Glassell Wood

Organizations

-Aetna Life & Casualty Foundation

Altrusa Club
*Ark-La-Tex Drilling Association

Arthur Andersen Co. Foundation (cmg)
*Asbury UMC
-Ashland Oil Foundation, Inc. (cmg)

Atlas Processing
*Aurora UMC

Baton Rouge-Hammond District- UMC

Baton Rouge-Lafayette District - UMC

Bayou State Oil Corporation

Boise Cascade Corporation
-Boots Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Broadmoor Presbyterian Church
-Broadmoor UMC Men's Class

Burton Foundation
-Caldwell Methodist Men's Club

Carter Advertising, Inc.
-Centenary Women's Club
-Church of the Holy Cross Episcopal
-Chevron Oil Company Foundation (cmg)

CIGNA (cmg)
-Cities Service Foundation (cmg)

CNC Oil Company
-Commercial National Bank
-Community Foundation of S'port/Bossier

Crow Foundation
-Desk & Derrick Club of Shreveport

Earhart Foundation

Equitable Life Assurance Co. (cmg)

Exxon Education Foundation (cmg)
-Fabsteel Corporation

Fair Foundation
-First UMC - Alexandria
-First UMC - Amite
-First UMC - Bastrop

First UMC - De Ridder
-First UMC - Homer
-First UMC - Lake Providence
-First UMC - Mansfield
*First UMC - Minden
-First UMC - Shreveport
-First Presbyterian Church
*Four Square Bible Class

Freeport-McMoran, Inc.

-Grand Cane UMC

Gulf Oil Foundation (cmg)

Gulf States Toyota - Houston, Texas
-Harsco Corporation Fund (cmg)
-Houston Endowment, Inc.

Jewish Chautauqua Society

Kansas City Southern Railway
-Kilpatrick Life Insurance Company

Kiwanis Club of Shreveport

Lakeview UMC
-Lisbon UMC

-Louisiana Board of Regents
-Louisiana Annual Conference of the UMC
-Louisiana Independent College Fund
-Louisiana Land & Exploration Company
-John & Ena K. Lund Trust
-Magale Foundation
*The Bruce McMillan, Jr. Foundation
-Munholland UMC
-Nichols Oil & Gas Corporation
*Noel Memorial Scholarship Fund

Peat Marwick & Mitchell
-Pennzoil Products Company (cmg)
*Petro-Log Incorporated

Phillips Foundation

Poindexter Foundation

Prudential Foundation (cmg)
-Rayne Memorial UMC
-Red Ball Oxygen Company

Red River Soccer Club

Republic Bank & Trust
-Rohm & Haas Company (cmg)
-Ross Production Company
-Shreveport District Board of the UMC
-Shreveport Geological Society

Shreveport Jewish Federation

Shreveport Regional Arts Council

South Shreveport Kiwanis
-St. Paul's UMC - Monroe

S. Paul's Episcopal Church - Shreveport
*Tartt Scholarship Foundation
-Texas Eastern Transmission (cmg)

Toyota Motor Sales, Torrence, CA

Transco Companies (cmg)
-Trinity UMC

UNI Production Company Inc.
*UMC Board of Higher Education

& Ministry
-Union Oil Company Foundation (cmg)

United Gas Pipe Line Company (cmg)

United Methodist Foundation of Texas

University UMC - Lake Charles
-Upjohn Company (cmg)
-Vivian UMC

Wesley UMC - De Ridder
-Western Electric Fund
-Woman's Department Club

World Book, Inc. (cmg)

1983-84 GENTS CLUB

Mr. Ernie Adams

Mr. R. R. Adams

Mr. Frank Akin

Mr. Bob Anderson

Mrs. G. M. Anderson

Mr. H. F. Anderson

Mr. William G. Anderson

Mr. Howard G. Angle

Mr. Charles Anthony

Mr. Carl B. Arnold

Mr. Michaell Asaff

Mr. William J. Atkins

Mr. Wesley Attaway

Mr. O. P. Avinger, jr.

S. W. L. Backus

Mr. William E. Bancroft

Ms. Amy D. Bandaries

Mr. Henry L. Bango

Mr. Bill M. Barfield

Mr. Sam Barnwell

Mr. Ray A. Barlow

Mr. Robert Batchelor

Dr. Charles T. Beaird

Mr. Lee Beaubouef

Mr. & Mrs. George H. Beeson

Mr. William R. Bennett

Mr. C. Roger Blackwood

Dr. Oscar L. Berry

Rev. Warren Blakeman

Mrs. Albert Block

Dr. James D. Boyd

Mr. C. C. Braddock

Mr. David B. Braddock

Mr. L R. Brammer, Jr.

Mr. Frank Bright

Mr. George Brock

Mr. Henry A. Bronner

Mr. Chris Brown

Mr. Harvey Broyles

Judge Eugene W. Bryson, Jr.

Mr. Darryl Buckingham

Mr. Thomas F. Bullock

Dr. William S. Bund rick

Mr. Stuart Bunn

Mrs. L O. Burkhalter

Mr. C. S. Burch

Mr. Tom L. Burton

Dr. Charles Ronald Byrd

Mr. Cecil P. Campbell

Mr. James H. Campbell

Mr. Raly Canterbury

Mr. Pat Caraway, Jr.

Mr. Randall E. Carlson, Jr.

Mr. Jim E. Carlton

Mr. Thomas G Carmody

Mr. John D. Caruthers, Jr.

Mr. Samuel W. Caverlee

Mr. P. A. Cherry

Mr. Charles H. Clawson, Jr.

Mr. Oscar E. Cloyd

Mr. Louie D. Cobb

Mr. Mike Collier

Mr. and Mrs. Sidney E. Conley

Mr. James G. Connell

Mr. Paul M. Cooke

Mr. and Mrs. R. L Cooke

Mr. Joe Cooper

Mr. John Corley

Dr. James G. Cosse

Dr. Spiro G. Cosse

Mr. Grantham Couch

Mr. George Crane

Mrs. E. J. Crawford

Mr. Edward J. Crawford, III

Mr. B. Leonard Critcher

Mr. Ralph Cross

Mr. Milton Crow

Mr. M. Leslie Cruvant

Mr. Wayne Curtis

Mr. Armand E. Daigle

Mr. Jim Davis

Mr. Richard M. Davis

Mr. Gregory A. Despot

Mr. Charles Dilman

Mr. P. E. Dixon

Mr. Marlin W. Drake, Jr.

Mr. Jules H. Dreyfuss

Mr. O. B. Duckworth

Mr. Donald H. Duggan

Mr. David E. Dunphy

Mr. Harvey J. Dupuy

Mr. James F. Dykes

Mr. Robert L Eaton

Dr. Michael Ellis

Mr. John G. Embry

Mr. F. R. Etchen, Jr.

Mr. Carroll W. Feist

Mr. Malcolm W. Feist

Dr. H. J. Fitch

Mr. David E. Fife

Mr. J. William Fleming

Mr. Dan Foster

Mr. Clinton W. Fuller

Mr. Robert E. Galloway

Mr. Billy Bob Gates

Mr. C. Richard Gay

Mr. J. Fisher George

Mr. C. William Gerhardt

Mr. James Gillespie

Mr. William J. Gillespie

Dr. Thomas A. Glass

Mr. E. H. Gleason, Jr.

Mr. Hood Goldsberry

Mr. Henry Goodrich

Dr. and Mrs. Warren D. Grafton

Mr. James O. Graves

Mr. Bobbv L. Greene

Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Greve

Mr. Mark A. Greve

Mr. Jack W. Grigsby

Mr. Billy Grisham

Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Gwin

Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Haley

Mrs. Lea R. Hall

Judge Pike Hall, Jr.

Mr. Robert B. Hamm

Dr. A. M. Hand

Mr. J. L Hanna

Mr. Kenneth George Hanna

Mr. James Joseph Hardt

Mr.a nd Mrs. Mike Harper

Mr. Edwin C Harbuck

Dr. L. M. Harrison, Jr.

Dr. Dayne T. Hassell, Jr.

Mr. Don Hathaway

Dr. William H. Haynie

Dr. Joseph S. Heard

Mr. Charles M. Hebert

Mr. C. P. Herrington, Jr.

Mr. Dez Hill

Mr. James J. Hindman

Mr. Wilbur Hirsch

Mr. Jack B. Hodges, III

Mr. Parnell Holt

Mrs. Jay E. Hooper

Mr. C. O. Horn

Mr. Norman F. Hodgins, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Hogan

Dr. Joe E. Holoubek

Mr. Charles B. Home

Mr. Harland B. Hundley

Mr. Roy S. Hurley

Mrs. Janis C. Isenberger

Mr. Tracy L Jackson

Mr. Floyd B. James

Mr. G. W. James

Mr. Harry M. Jarred

Mr. Michael H. Jarrell

Mr. F. William Johnson, Jr.

Mr. H. Blume Johnson

Mr. J. H. Johnson, Jr.

Mr. Jamie Jones

Dr. Kenneth B. Jones

Mr. R. F. Kayser, Jr.

Mr. Gary M. Kennedy

Dr. W. D. King

Mr. B. D. Kline

Mr. Jay Kline

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Kneass

Dr. Charles D. Knight

Mr. Ben Land

Mr. Gene Land

Mr. Craig N. Lang

Dr. James R. Lang

Mr. James Larkin

Dr. Joseph M. Lattier

Mr. Thomas M. Lindley

Mr. J. W. Littlejohn

Mr. Jimmy Livesay

Mr. Brian J. Loria

Mr. Arnold M. Lincove

Dr. Darrell Loyless

Mr. J. B. Luke

Mrs. Susybelle Lyons

Dr. Donald G. Mack

Mr. Alvin L Maudox

Mr. John "b.nno, Jr.

Dr. L W. Marr

Mr. Gordon A. Marsalis

Mr. Randall J. Mason

Mr M. L Martin, Jr.

Mr. Gordon May

Mr. Robert K Mayo

Mr. and Mrs. Ron Mears

Mr. John H. Meldrum

Mr. James R. Mitchell

Mr. Joe Monsour

Mr. John Montelepre, Jr.

Mr. Barney L Moore

Mr. J. Peyton Moore

Mr. Bert G. Moore

Rev. James Moore

Mr. Loy B. Moore

Mr. Paul H. Moore

Mr. Randle T. Moore, III

Mr. Taylor F. Moore

Mr. Frank Scott Moran

Mr. Joe E. Moran

Mr. Malcolm S. Murchison

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Murphy

Mr. James Muslow, Jr.

Mr. James Muslow, Sr.

Mr. Peter G. Myhre

Mr. Michael McCarthy

Mr. Lawrence K McCollum

Mr. Patrick L McConathy

Mr. O. G. McDowell

Mr. Robert E. McDowell

Mr. William Robert McKenzie

Mr. Harry L Neinnast

Mr. George D. Nelson, Jr.

Mr. George D. Nelson, Sr.

At. Mitchell R. Newstadt

At. Dale Owen

At. Jim Nunnelee

At. Jessie Outlaw

At. John T. Palmer

At. Boyd W. Parker

At. Steve G. Parker, Sr.

At. James N. Patterson

At. G. Ron Payne

/Ir. Carey Pearson

As. Cathy Peterson

At. Walter Pipes

At. Robert E. Plummer

At. and Mrs. Robert Poindexter

At. T. C. Poindexter

At. Wade H. Pope

At. John T. Porter

)r. Jack W. Pou

At. Ed Powell

)r. Charles Price

1r. Henry Princehouse

)r. Ned W. Prothro

1r. Harold K Quinn

4r. William T. Quirk

\t. E. H. Railsback

\t. W. Clinton Rasberrv, Jr.

At. D. A. Raymond, Jr.

\t. Denzil Reedy

1r. & Mrs. Alan Reid

\t. Bill Revenga

\t. Eugene Richardson

It. Knox Ridley, Jr.

\t. Gerry A. Riser

\t. J. 1. Roberts

It. Ron Roberts

1r. Austin G. Robertson, Jr.

1r. Austin G. Robertson, Sr.

1r. Gene R. Robinson

1r. Armand L Roos

At. Robert L Rosenfield

\t. Bobby Rosett

Ir. Joe Rosett

lr. Jesse J. Ross, Jr.

Ir. William Rountree

lr. James A. Rowell, Jr.

lr. Nicky J. Rowell

Ir. David Rubenstein

Ir. Everett Rubenstein

Ir. Wade Sample

r. William C. Sanders, Jr.

lr. Dan Sandifer

Ir. Tony Sardisco

lr. C. Lane Sartor

r. Jerry R. Sawyer
Ir. Ronald L. Sawyer
Br. Jerome L Scanlon
Ir. George R. Schurman

r. Robert N. Schwendimann
Ir. Gerald Scott
Ir. Joe G. Scruggs
Ir. John R. Seale

r. Irving Selber

r. Bryan Self

r. James J. Serra

ir. John E. Settle, Jr.

r. William E. Shank

r. Nolan G. Shaw

r. Wade Shemwell

r. Skip Shirley

r. J. Pat Shows

r. John M. Shuey

r. W. L. Sibley

r. Gene C. Sigler

r. Lawrence S. Silver

Mr. Wayne L Simpson

Mr. Albert Sklar

Mr. & Mrs. LeRoy Smallenberger

Mr. Jerry Smith

Mr. Ken Smith

Mr. Charles B. Snyder

Mr. J. P. Somner

Mr. Robert A. Stacy, Jr.

Mr. Clarence Stennett

Mr. W. L. Stephenson

Mr. Jack M. Sterritt, Jr.

Mr. Walter C. Stevens, Jr.

Miss Kim Strauss

Mr. Marvin Street

Mr. Charles W. Strickland

Mr. Tom Strickland

Mr. James H. Stroud

Mr. Hal Sutton

Mr. Howard E. Sutton

Mr. M. L. Sutton

Mr. Theo Taylor

Mr. A. T. Teague, Jr.

Dr. David Thomas

Mr. R. N. Thompson

Mr. Fletcher Thorne-Thomsen

Mr. Alan Ray Tipton

Mr. Lloyd D. Tiller, Jr.

Mr. Lloyd D. Tiller, Sr.

Mr. Randy G. Tiller

Dr. and Mrs. A. J. Tillinghast

Rev. Dr. Dan Tohline

Dr. B. E. Trichel

Mr. Charles G. Tutt

Mr. Leo VanderKuy

Mr. Ben F. Vaughan

Mr. Donald E. Walter

Mr. Kenneth W. Ward

Dr. and Mrs. Juan Watkins

Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Watson, Sr.

Mr. Clayton Watson, Jr.

Mr. Walter E. Watts, Jr.

Mr. Chris Webb

Dr. Donald Webb

Mr. Ronald R. Weems

Mr. Don Weir, Jr.

Dr. Warren C. West, Jr.

Mr. Nicholas H. Wheless, Jr.

Mr. B. J. Whitaker

Mr. C. Cody White, Jr.

Mr. James L. White

Mr. Mike Whitlow

Mr. J. L. Wiener, Jr.

Mr. C. E. Williams

Dr. James P. Williams

Dr. Lacy H. Williams

Mr. Warren Williams

Dr. Paul R. Winder

Mr. C. L. Winkler

Mr. James W. Wood

Dr. W. H. Worley

Mr. Howard Worrell

Mr. Thomas G. Wren

Mr. H. Alan Yokem

Mr. Hoyt Yokem

Mr. Jack E. Zahm

Organizations

American Plumbing Company, Inc.

Bank of the Mid South

Bearing Service and Supply, Inc.

Brangato's House of Carpets

Bossier Bank and Trust

Burnett, Sutton, Walker & Callaway

Ron Burns Construction Company

Cahn Electric Company, Inc.

Carroll Operating

Case/Dunlap Enterprises, Inc.

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of Shreveport, Inc.

Commercial National Bank

Cowen Studio, Inc.

Ferris Office Furnishings, Inc-

First National Bank of Shreveport

Freeman Paper Company

Fringe Benefit Plans, Inc.

G & G Distributing Corporation

The Gate House

Clyde Gorum Nursery & Landscape, Inc.

Graef Electric Company, Inc.

The Handyman, Inc.

Hanrahan Reporting Service

Harris, Leary and Company, Inc.

House of Brass

KRMD AM and FM Radio Station

Kilpatrick Life Insurance Co. of Louisiana

Kon Tiki Restaurant

C. W. Lane Company, Inc.

Le Boss'ier Hotel

Liberty Bank and Trust

Beal Locke & Associates, Inc.

Louisiana Bank and Trust

Louisiana Downs, Inc.

Bill Lowrey Motor Company

Magnolia Liquor Company of Shreveport

Mama Mia's Restaurant

Minden Bank and Trust

Montgomery Agency, Inc.

New York Furniture, Inc.

Pasquier, Batson and Company

Physician and Surgeons Hospital

Pickett Food Service, Inc.

Pioneer Bank and Trust Company

Pioneer Mortgage Corporation

H. H. Prescott and Sons

Pride Exploration, Inc.

The Razor's Edge

Red River Valley Bank

Road Runner Car Wash

Ruth's Chris Steak House

Scott Pest Control Service

Seagull Operating Company, Inc.

Security National Bank of Shreveport

Shreveport Bank and Trust Company

Shreveport Refrigeration

Jean Simpson Temporary Employment

Somdal Associates

Sports World, Inc.

Steadman's Sports Center

Steel Erectors, Inc.

Storer Equipment Sales and Service, Inc.

Stuart's Inc.

Bill Tabor Contractors, Inc.

Trans-World Life Insurance Company

Urban Developers, Inc.

Walker and Walker

Werntz and Associates, Inc.

To Parents of Centenary graudates

If your son or daughter no longer lives at home and would like to
receive the Centenary magazine at his or her new address, please
send the information to Research and Records, Centenary
College, P.O. Box 4188, Shreveport, La. 71 134-0188.

1/ you receive more than one copy of this magazine, please share with a friend

Centenary

from

CENTENARY COLLEGE

Shreveport, Louisiana 71 104

SECOND CLASS

POSTAGE PAID

SHREVEPORT, LA

HOMECOMING IS BOUNCING BACK!

Saturday, Feb. 9, 1985

1:30-2:30

Registration in the SUB

2-4 p.m.

Campus Open Houses

7:43 p.m.

Gents vs. Houston Baptist

Gold Dome

Also featuring the Homecoming Court

And former basketball players,

1949-1958

After the Game

Victory Dance

Sheraton at Pierremont Plaza

Dorsey Summerfield & the Polyphonies

No charge

The Committee

Julia Ann Hamiter Andress '63

Emily Hayden Viskozki '58

Steve Heard 75

Sylvia Synder Lowe 71

Buss DeLaney

Bill Ball '87

INSIDE

Haynes Gym
ready for spring
intramurals

ROTC

Current program
strong, growing

Ed Harbuck '56
recalls his unit

}une 21-22

Make plans now
to see friends at
Alumni Weekend

Reunions planned
for Saturday night

Work continues on
Alumni Directory

Founders' Day, April 18

11:10 a.m.

Haynes Gymnasium

On the cover

The art deco detail in the foyer of Haynes Gym takes on a new dimension as the
cover artwork for this issue of Centenary. We salute the Haynes Gym project donors-
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Broyles, Mrs. Patricia O'Brien Loftus, Mrs. Delores LaVigne, Mr.
and Mrs. Albert Sklar, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wilson, The Crow Foundation, The Poindexter
Foundation, and The Community Foundation of Shreveport- Bossier— and we salute
the building— a gymnasium with character that Centenary students will enjoy for many
years to come.

Creating top-quality TV spots is quite a challenge on a near-zero budget. Local writer, producer Dan
Baldwin (right) took the challenge and donated his time and expertise to make two new spots for the
College featuring members of the Centenary College Choir. The students participating include [front row,
left to right) Christine Reid, Rick Cowell, Paul Parks, Mary Kay Coffman, and [top row, left to right)
Trent Mien, Melanie Crane, and Ron Whittler. The spot— which we hope will make you smile— was
videotaped at Shreveport' s First Methodist Church Studio— also free of charge. What would we do>
without good friends\?

The Centenary College Magazine, Centenary,
(USPSO15560), April, 1985, Volume 12,
No. 4 is published four times annually in
July, October, January, and April by the
Office of Public Relations, 291 1 Centenary
Boulevard, Shreveport, Louisiana 71 134-
0188. Second Class postage paid at
Shreveport, La. POSTMASTER: Send
address changes to Centenary, P.O. Box
4188, Shreveport, La. 71 134-0188.

Centenary strives to create an understanding of the mission, plans, and progress of
Centenary College and to inform readers of current happenings on and off campus.

Editor lanie Flournoy

Special Contributors Don Danvers, Lee Morgan, Kay 1

Production Creative Type, li

Rushing Printing

Alumni Director Anita Martin

Photography lanie Flourn

Haynes Gym ready for students

lust as you receive this magazine,
entenary College officials are making
le final rounds of inspection on the
novation of WA Haynes Memorial
ymnasium

Some $333,000 was spent this spring
) modernize and renew the almost 50-
;ar-old building.

A $25,000 grant from the Community
sundation of Shreveport-Bossier
inded the restoration of the art deco
>yer of the gym. The renovation there
icluded replacing the black vitrolite
ass, cleaning and refinishing the
;rrazzo floor, repairing and repainting
le plasterwork, refinishing the

woodwork and refurbishing the exterior
doors.

The remaining $308,000 has been
donated by seven benefactors to make
improvements throughout the approxi-
mately 50,000-square-foot building, and
to clean the exterior

The bloxoned floor of heart-grained
pine blocks on end — one of the few in
the country — was refinished, along
with the wooden bleachers. The
gymnasium walls and ceiling were also
repainted and repaired.

The men's and women's locker
rooms and the physical conditioning
laboratory were refurbished, and an

\idle Florsheim '46 signs the contract for The Florsheim Construction Co. to begin renovation work on
dynes Gym. Enjoying the moment are (left to right) President Donald Webb, Mark Florsheim, and Aubrey
cKelvy Jr. '52, architect on the project.

aerobic exercise room was added. The
handball courts were brought up to
date, and the pottery and sculpture
classrooms were expanded and
upgraded. A classroom was added on
the upper level.

Aubrey A McKelvy Jr., a 1952
graduate of Centenary, was the architect
on the project, and the construction was
done by The Florsheim Co., whose
owner is Tiddle Florsheim, a 1946
graduate of Centenary.

WA. Haynes Memorial Gymnasium
was built in 1936 and honors
Shreveport oilman WA Haynes, who
was a benefactor of Centenary programs in
the 1920s and '30s.

Today, the gym is used to house the
offices and equipment for the very
popular Intramurals program. All
Intramural volleyball and basketball
games are held there, as well as tennis
matches or practices on rainy days.
When Centenary folks are not using the
facility, it is made available to
community groups and schools.

The ROTC program is housed in the
basement in an 1 1-room suite complete
with rifle range. Art and physical
education classes are also taught in
Haynes's classrooms.

It goes without saying that this
renovation is certainly a boost to
Centenary's quality of life.

Brightest and best

Centenary College is looking for
the brightest and the best You, as
alumni and friends— especially
those of you outside the Ark-La-Tex
— can make an invaluable contri-
bution to the College by helping
out in one (or more!) of the
following ways:

• Scan yoUr local newspapers
for articles about outstanding high
school students. Send the clippings
plus any other information— parent's
names, home addresses, high
schools, etc. — to Centenary Alumni
Office.

• Call prospects and final
applicants as requested by the
Admissions office.

• Host gatherings in your home
for prospective students and
parents. A 12-minute award winning
slide show is available.

• Represent Centenary at
College Day or night programs in
your city. The Office of Admissions
will supply materials.

• Adopt a high school, and
serve as the Centenary represen-
tative there. Exact involvement will
depend on the guidance counselor.

• Bring prospective students to
Centenary in your car or van.

• Initiate, plan, and execute a
Centenary Book Award program in
local high schools.

If each of our 8,000-plus alumni
gave us the name of only one
prospective student, we would
easily boost our enrollment by the
200 students needed to maintain a
strong student body in the years
ahead.

To volunteer or to obtain more
information, please contact the
Office of Alumni Relations,
Centenary College, P.O. Box 4188,
Shreveport, La, 71134-0188,
(318)869-5151.

POTPOURRI

Women's Club boost

With a gift of $10,000 Mr. and Mrs.
Otto B. Duckworth have increased the
endowment fund of the Centenary
Women's Club Endowed Scholarship by
84 percent. Centenary Women's Club
President Bea White said, "With this
most generous contribution, we can
now give three $1,000 scholarships out of
the fund." Mr. Duckworth is a 1928
graduate of Centenary.

Albert Sklar [left), chairman of the Great Teachers-Scholars Fund, and Chris Webb, director of the anm\
fund, are working towards the highest fund goal to date: $ 1 ,072,000. Your gift to this unrestricted fund is l:j
deductible and means that today's students have the same opportunities for quality education that were givl
to you.

Alumni Directory telephone phase

Beginning June 27, the Harris
Publishing Company will conduct
telephone follow-ups to Centenary
alumni for verification of the information,
to be printed in the directory tentatively
slated for release in the fall. At the same
time, the telephone representatives will
be inviting alumni to order personal
copies of the volume.

The telephone call is a follow-up to
the two questionnaire mailings sent to
all alumni with verified addresses. If you
have not received your questionnaire,
please let us know immediately.

Since the cost of the directory is
self-liquidating through directory sales,

these requests are made on the part ol
the Harris Company with complete
approval. These procedures enable us t
make the book available to alumni at r
cost or obligation to Centenary College
of Louisiana and, as a byproduct, the
Harris Company provides us with
completely updated alumni records.

If you have not received a
questionnaire form, please write to:

Doreen Luff

Customer Service Representative

Bernard C Harris Publishing Co., Inc.

3 Barker Avenue

White Plains, NY 10601

Alumni Scholars

Two Bossier City students have been
awarded the prestigious, four-year, full
tuition Alumni Scholarships at
Centenary College.

Rodney Allen Armand and Maggi
Leigh Madden were selected on their
outstanding achievements in academics,
and extra curricular and personal

activities. In addition, they were
interviewed by members of the Alumni
Association Board of Directors.

Rodney is the son of Mr. and Mrs. i
Glen Armand, and he is a senior at
Bossier High School. Maggi, a senior a
Airline High School, is the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Bryant Woodrow Madden

Centenary* Night

A night to remember ... music and
nging ... awards ... fanfare ... a night to
?lebrate!

"This will be a very special occasion,"
earned Bishop Walter Underwood, who
iginated the idea of Centenary! Night.
It will be an extravaganza— a fun time
i spotlight the College and the Church."

To be held the first night of Annual
inference, Monday, June 3, the gala
ill begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Gold
3me, under the direction of Robert
jseick. Everyone is invited to attend.

The high point of the evening will
ime when the winners of the Bishop's
ophies are announced. The Trophies
ill be presented to the three
lurches— small, medium, and large-
no have the most students enrolled at
jntenary College. The prestigious
vards, presented by the Bishop
mself, will remain at the winning
lurches forever.

Each winner will also be presented a
ass "credit card" which will entitle the

bearer admittance to the hundreds of
athletic, academic and cultural events to
be held at Centenary in the 1985-86
academic year. Additionally, a
scholarship to Centenary will be
awarded to each of the three winning
churches.

The evening's program will begin
with a performance of the internationally
known Centenary College Choir.
Directed by Dr. Will K. Andress '61, the
Choir will sing the show tunes and
popular songs for which they are so
famous.

The widely acclaimed president of
Wiley College, Dr. Robert A Hayes, will
give the keynote address, followed by
the presentation of awards.

Immediately afterwards, a candlelight
reception will be held in Hodges Rose
Garden with entertainment by the
Centenary Woodwind Quintet.

A night to remember
celebrate with us!

come

First I.C Love scholarships awarded

Five Centenary College students
ive been selected to receive the first
I. Love Scholarships for 1985-86.

They are Shelley Renee Sewell, an
coming freshman and daughter of the
?v and Mrs. John H. Sewell of Baker;
nnifer Watson, daughter of the Rev.
id Mrs. Grayson Watson of Baton
puge; Renee Bergeron, daughter of the
[v, and Mrs. Tommy R Bergeron of
eenwell Springs; Lauri Humphreys,
lughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Charles

Humphreys of Springhill, and Michael
Holt, son of the Rev. and Mrs. Melvin R
Holt of Monroe.

Based on academic merit, the I.C
Love Scholarships are full-tuition awards
made to dependents of Methodist
Ministers of Louisiana Conference.

The late |.C Love |r. was a member
of the Centenary College Board of
Trustees and an active member of the
Methodist Church.

1 [otography brought these two enthusiasts together 2 5 years ago, and this month they are celebrating with an
kbit in Magale Library. Dr. Earle Labor {left) takes the pictures, and H.Q "Bob" Wiseman {right) develops
vm. Mr. Wiseman also develops most of the photographs for this publication, getting prints from some
natives that any other developer would consider hopeless.

Centements

One of my favorite numbers that the
Centenary Choir performs this year is a
medley from the Broadway hit, "Cats."
When I hear the solo number,
"Memory," I find myself reminiscent of
my own special periods of the past. The
four years I spent as a student here at
Centenary certainly rank among my
most treasured memories. And, to have
the opportunity of working where these
memories were propogated is both a
privilege and a challenge.

A challenge that has presented
itself from the outset when I was a
member of the admissions staff is the
cultivation of alums to help with
recruiting. As an alum and a
recruiter I was able to share with
prospective students an authenic
enthusiasm not only for the education I
earned, but also for the community that
nurtured my growth. What a thrill to
play a part in creating a memory for
someone else! The challenge 1 propose
for you is: in your encounters with
youth, let your memories of Centenary
envisage for them what could become
the most significant four years of their
lives. You do, indeed, make a difference!

Lord Byron said, "The 'good old
times' — all times when old, are good."
Now that you have been challenged to
remember actively your "good old
times" at Centenary, why not make
plans to attend Alumni Weekend, lune
21-22? The Alumni Board and Reunion
Organizers have planned activities that
will further stimulate your memories,
plus create some new ones. The
Centenary community invites your
memories to come alive in '85!

Anita Cleaver Martin 80
Director of Alumni Relations

PERSPECTIVES

Kathy Johnson

What a delight to have Olympic medalist Kathy
Johnson '80 as a special guest at Homecoming.

The petite, never-say-die gymnast who led the
Centenary team to national championships in 1978 and
79, was truly glad to be home ... in Shreveport where she
could spend time with old friends, and on campus,
where she could relax with faculty and staff, and recall
her days at Centenary when she earned the American
Cup Championship, the U.S.A National Championship,
and Ail-American honors for two years running.

A USA National team member from 1976-84, Kathy
was also a member of the U.S.A World Championships
in 1978, 1979, 1981, and 1983. She was a bronze
medalist and Eighth All Around in the World
Championships in Strasbourg, France, in 1978.

She joined the U.S. Olympic team in 1980, only to
experience one of her biggest ever disappointments -the
U.S. boycott of the competition. Undaunted, in 1982, she
was second All Around in the USA vs. USSR; First All
Around in the USGT International Invitational. In
1983, Kathy was the highest American finisher in the
World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.

And in the 1984 Olympic games in Los Angeles,
Kathy had her 2-year-old-dream come true, winning two
medals — a silver in team competition and a bronze on

Ed Harbuck

Active while a student at Centenary; now active in
the community, Ed Harbuck '56 is truly a leader among
men.

With a degree in economics and an Army
Commission earned in the College's ROTC program, Ed
served with the 101st Airborne Division of the U.S. Army
before joining the Prudential Insurance Co. of America in
1963. Today, he is a Life and Qualifying Member of the
Million Dollar Round Table.

Appointed by former Louisiana Governor Dave
Treen, Ed serves as a member of the Louisiana State
Civil Service Commission, vice chairman of the Board of
Directors and a member of the Board of Deacons of First
Baptist Church, and a member of the Board of Family
Counseling and Children's Services, Pierremont Oaks
Tennis Club, and The Shreveport Club.

Ed was named Shreveport's Outstanding Young Man
in 1967 and listed in Outstanding Young Men in
America in 1970. He has served as president of the
Community Council, Shreveport Chapter of CLU, Tax
Institute of the Ark-La-Tex, Centenary College's Gents
Club, and Centenary's Alumni Association; chairman of
the board of First Baptist Church School, chairman of
the Alumni Division of the Great Teachers- Scholars Fund
at Centenary, and vice chairman of the United Way
campaign.

the balance beam.

Now "retired," Kathy will be traveling around the
country promoting sponsors and (we particularly like
this part) helping recruit students for Centenary.

Ed and his wife, the former Del Threlkeld, an honor:1!
graduate of Centenary, have four sons, one, Christopheij
a senior at Centenary majoring in geology and a Major
in ROTC.

Like father, like son? i

[he 1955 Cadet Corps-, (first row, left to right) Treadwell, ]ackson, Kelly, Brook,
loper, Hendricks, Orr-, [second row, left to right) Bethune, Hess, Cothren, Bennet,

lames Halliburton, )., Willis, Stephens, and [third row, left to right) Lane, Halli-
burton, L, Bearden, Harbuck, White, and Ricord. Not pictured is Apolo Garcia.

Centenary ROTC: A 32-year perspective

By Edwin C Harbuck '56

The Koren War was raging. Universal
Military Training was the law of the land.
Ay generation had no choice about
;erving - our only option was to serve
is commissioned officers or in the
unlisted ranks. For these and other valid
easons, the establishment of Army
IOTC at Centenary in the fall of 1952
/as a major consideration when
hoosing a college.

During that era, ROTC was
nandatory for freshmen and sophomore
nen. Women were included only as
sponsors." The Advanced Course for
jnior and senior men was voluntary
ind culminated in a Reserve or Regular
Commission upon graduation. There
/ere no scholarships in those days, but
he advanced cadets did earn the
landsome sum of ninety cents per day
luring their last two years! A six week
amp at either Ft. Hood, Texas, or
t Benning, Georgia, was an additional
equirement the summer between our
Jnior and senior years.

Until 1955, each school in our region
ittended camp as a group. Individual
"ompetition between cadets was fierce
p well as a comparison between
;chools. The performance of Centenary

cadets clearly indicated the superior
level of our program as measured
against such institutions as Texas
A & M, Louisiana State University,
Northeast, and Northwestern.

During the 1950s, the Centenary unit
produced between 1 5 and 25 second
lieutenant graduates each year. The
graduates were commissioned in one of
the three combat arms or one of the
support branches. Although most of our
graduates served only a short time as
Reserve Officers, returning to their
civilian occupations after military service,
a number made the Army a career.

My group attended summer camp in
1954. There were 22 of us at Ft. Benning
that summer in the old Harmony
Church Training Area. Our platoon was
made up of cadets from Centenary and
Texas A & M; our company included
cadets from Mississippi Southern,
Florida A & M, and Centenary. We agreed
to the man, that the summer of '54 was
both a difficult and a rewarding
experience. Our group developed a high
degree of camaraderie that has lasted
through the years and was recently
evidenced in a 30-year reunion last ]une.
Twelve of our number attended our
party, and two others who were unable
to attend called long distance.

1 am in a unique position to make a
comparison between the program of the
1950s and the program as it now exists.
I remember vividly the training we
received. Since one of my sons is
currently a senior cadet at Centenary, 1
am keenly aware of the 1985 program. In
all candor, the 1985 version is markedly
superior for several reasons:

1. Under current doctrine, only
volunteers participate.

2. Coeds are full participants in the
current program.

3. Because the corps is smaller,
training is much more
personalized and intensive. In
some cases instruction is
conducted on a one-on-one basis.

4. The cadet corps participates and
is visibly identifiable as a unit in
many school functions (intra-
murals, money raisers, basketball
game ushers, etc.)

It is right and fitting that a liberal
arts school should be a training ground
for citizen soldiers. The concept is
fundamentally American. The experience
was invaluable to me, and I believe that
Centenary is better in the 1980s for
making it available once again.

ROTC

Outstanding reputation in v50s
inspires program for the '80s

Camouflaged on the rifle range in the basement of Waynes Gym are members of the Military Science faculty.
They include (back row, left to right) M/Sgt. Odell Hardimon; Capt. David Hymel, and M/Sgt. }uventino
Martinez, and (kneeling) Capt. }ohn Cooley, chairman of the department. Only a few years old, the new
ROTC program is well-established and on the grow.

Reserve Officers Training Corps.
ROTC. Military Science.

Whatever you call it, today's Army j
training at Centenary College is keeping
up with the times.

For men and women, the program
offers scholarships covering tuition, feel
and book allowances; opportunities fori
specialized training physical fitness; anj
a group camaraderie which encourages
excellence, honor, and patriotism.

"It was Centenary's reputation for
producing such large numbers of
outstanding officers in the 1950's that
encouraged the Army to look at the
school again in the '80s," said Capt.
John Cooley, assistant professor of
Military Science. "Things looked good,
so the Army established an ROTC
Extension Program, which is actually a i
satellite of the program at Northwesten
State University. But unlike Centenary's!
ROTC program in the '50s, this one is
voluntary."

The new program started out with
only two contracted students and two
staff members. In just four years, it has
grown to 16 contracted students and
hundreds more who take the basic
courses. The staff has increased to two
officers and two non commissioned
officers. "We are really pleased with this1
growth," said Capt. Cooley. "The new
Army is complex and rooted in
technological advancement. Educated
officers are vitally important, and
Centenary College enjoys a reputation cj
academic excellence within the Army."

Military Science instruction is
divided into the Basic Course (first two ]
years) and the Advanced Course (third I
and fourth years). Completion of both, J
along with the regular liberal arts
college curriculum, will lead to a
commission in the National Guard, the i
U.S. Army Reserve, or the regular Army, d

Enrollment in the Basic Course
assumes no military commitment.
Course work includes classes such as
basic marksmanship, basic leadership, 1
military physical conditioning,
orienteering, and tactical training.

Selection for enrollment in the
Advanced Course and ROTC
scholarships is competitive and is base
on completion of the basic course,
academic achievement, Military Science!
qualifying test scores, and physical

ondition.

The equivalent of the basic Course
nay also be acceptable. "When entering
■eshmen have had four years of Junior
DTC in high school, we can evaluate
nat performance and perhaps move
nem in their sophomore year right into
ne Advanced Course," explained Capt.
tooley. Successful participation in the
ix-week ROTC Summer Camp or prior
f current military service may also be
sed to meet the requirements.

The Advanced Course does require a
lilitary obligation, and students
ontract with the Army. "Now that we
lust actively recruit students, we add
erks to the contract," Capt. Cooley said.
We can guarantee certain training - like
ommunications - or specific duty - like
le reserves. That way, the student
nows what he or she is obligated to do,
nd the Army knows what it must
rovide.

If students want scholarships, they
re available. "They cover tuition and
ses and provide an allowance for
ooks," said Capt. David Hymel,
ssistant professor of Military Science.

Riflery open
to all students

While the Centenary rifle range is
housed in the heart of the Military
Science Department, membership on
the rifle team is open to any student.

"As an NCAA sport, we participate
as a varsity sport in the Trans Atlantic
Athletic Conference/' explained Capt
John Cooley, assistant professor of
Military Science and team coach. "Last
year we were third in the Conference,
and this year, we won it We have 13
ishooters, about half and half male and
female," he said. "One of them has a
good chance of being named an
Ail-American, too."

With the purchase of three Anschutz
rifles - a gift from an ROTC dad - the
team can really compete nationally now.

And that's not the end of the
irainbow: Capt Cooley was quick to
point out that "Olympic shooters come
from colleges."

Centenary cadet Connie A Thode takes a first aid test at the 1984 ROTC Basic Camp in Ft. Knox, Ky.
Centenary's ROTC program includes several women, who are each looking at various options for future
leadership and service.

"The students also get $100 a month
allowance as long as they maintain a
minimum 2.0 grade point average."

Elizabeth Wadsworth of Clifton, Va.,
contracted this year with the Army as a
non-scholarship student. However, she
does earn the $100-per-month tax-free
subsistence. This summer, she will go to
Advanced Camp and could earn up to
$1,000.

Peter Lee is a freshman, but he
already holds membership in a National
Guard unit. Already contracted, Peter's
duty after graduation will be with the
National Guard.

Jerry Smith's Junior ROTC experience
at North Caddo High School will earn
him an early commission. "He will sit on
the commission until he gets his
diploma," Capt. Cooley explained. "Then
he can go into a guard or reserve unit if
he wants to or apply for active duty."

The Military Science professors also
work with students outside their
immediate program. Jeff Ellis, a senior at
Centenary, will be going to seminary,
but he is interested in becoming an
Army chaplain. Both Capt. Cooley and
Capt. Hymel are assisting with his career
plans. Two nursing students from the
Northwestern School of Nursing in
Shreveport also take part in Centenary's
Military Science program, so that they
can be nurses in the Army.

The Department of Military Science
is housed in the basement of Haynes
Gymnasium and includes 1 1 rooms and

a rifle range The first staff members -
Rick Foster and David Ivey - organized
the complete refurbishing of the suite,
using student manpower and supplies
issued by the Army and Centenary. With
posters, paperbacks, and pingpong, the
area is a friendly inviting gathering
place for ROTC students.

"We like to offer some extra
recreation," said Capt. Cooley, "because
we like to spend time with our students,
but also because it's a good way to help
with retention.

"But we really push academics. We
do a lot of counseling in this area to
make sure our students are achieving
their best." A lot of high grade point
averages can attest to their
follow-through.

Apparently, the program is
"taking off," says Bob Thomas, Cadet
Corps Commander, who will graduate
this May with a political science degree
and simultaneously receive a Second
Lieutenant's commission in the Army
Corps of Engineers.

"It's unusual having so much
responsibility placed on us," he said,
"but it's great. The more our friends see
how good the program is, the more
interested they become. We've recruited
a lot of students that way."

Quality officers - the Army wants
them, and Centenary is producing them.

Memories Come Alive in '85

Alumni Weekend

June 21-22

Friday, June 2 1

"BEST BALL SCRAMBLE" Golf Tournament for men and women. 1 :00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. at
Querbes Golf Course. The format shall consist of a two or four mixed team scramble,
depending on the size of the response. Entry fee is $1 5.00 per person which includes golf
cart, green fee, and prizes. Registration deadline is lune 1 5th.

AWARDS BANQUET - will be held this year at the Best Western Regency Motor Hotel. The
Social Hourwill start at 6: 30 p.m. followed by the Banquet at 7:30 p.m. The 1985 Hall of Fame
Award and the 1985 Honorary Alum will be presented at the Banquet.

Saturday, June 22

9:00-9:45 am. Registration and Reception in the Moore Student Union Building (SUB)

Alumni College

10:00-10:45 am.

Book Discussion - Dr. Webb Pomeroy
'44 T.L lames Professor of Religion Read
or read again Ernest Hemingway's The
Old Man and the Sea for a stimulating
discussion of the religious themes and
purpose of this classic.

"Indochina Revisited" - ]udy Godfrey
'66, Director of Programs, Meadows
Museum, will show this film, a moving,
lyrical look at the countries of Vietnam,
Cambodia and Laos in the late 1930s, as
seen through the art, music, and journals
of artist lean Despujols. Winner of five
prestigious awards. Two sessions.

"Helping Parents Survive Adolescense"

- Dr. loseph Carlisle '67 - Associate
Professor LSUS. A discussion for the
adolescent-family and parental response
to development concerns. The elements
of a family system which makes for
healthy/unhealthy families. Question
and answer session. Two sessions.

"Everything You Wanted to Know
About Piano ... in 45 Minutes" - Susan
Lambert 78 -Lecturer in Piano. A
beginner's course in piano in our newest
piano lab. Class size limited. Two sessions.

"Tips on Vacation Photographs" -

Thurman Smith '50, owner, Thurman C.
Smith Photography. Have you ever
wanted to capture a memory? Thurman
will show you how to get the most out
of your vacation pictures.

Rappelling with Dr. Stanton Taylor,
Professor of Chemistry. Relive the thrill
(the fright?) of your first rappel down
Mickel's south face; or, if you missed the
thrill back then, you will have another
chance. Wear your tennis shoes and
jeans.

11:00-11:45 am.

"Indochina Revisited"

"Helping Parents Survive
Adolescence"

"Everything You Wanted to Know
About Piano ... in 45 minutes"

"Introduction to Computers" - Miles E.
Hitchcock 71, Instructor of Mathematics.
If you are a novice interested in learning
how computers work and what they can
do, this session in our new computer
lab is for you. The various components
of a computer system and how humans
react with the system will be
investigated.

"Dressing For Success - Your
Professional and Personal Image" -

Sue Towery 74, Carol lackson Color
Consultant. Fifty-five percent of what we
believe about one another is based on
observation and interpretation of
nonverbal signals. The way we dress
tells how we want others to perceive us
and how we want to be treated.

"Paying For A College Education" -

Karen Cole, Director of Financial Aid. A
workshop on financial aid and
scholarships. Information will be given
about federal, state, and college-
sponsored programs, including step-by-
step financial aid planning.

Faculty and Alumni
Family Cookout

Rain or Shine
Moore Student Union Building !

12:00 Noon
FREE: Donations are accepted!

"Roaring 20' s" Alumni Luncheon
will be held in the Centenary Room of
Bynum Commons again this year. The
luncheon will begin at noon.

The afternoon is free to see our newly
remodeled Haynes Gym, walk through
the Hodges Rose Garden, cruise on the
River Rose, visit Louisiana Downs, or
talk with professors and friends.

See back page section
for reunion details

The Reunion organizers cordially
invite you to their reunions whether
you are an alum of their class or not.
Please indicate on the registration form
which reunion you will be attending
and send in your money.

ROTC Alumni Reception

There will be a reception for alumn
Time and place to be announced at a late
date.

Just For Youngsters

Friday, June 21

6:00- 10:00p.m

Walt Disney movies, supervised activitie

Saturday, June 22

8:30 am- 12 noon

Cartoons, activities

1:30 -5:00 p.m.

Indoor and outdoor activities

6:00- 12:00 midnight

Walt Disney movies, games

Some Walt Disney movies will be
shown: structured and highly supervisee]
activities both indoors and outdoors wi j
be offered. Your children will need som<j
pocket change for soft drinks and
amusements, etc.

No meals will be provided. You will ji
be in charge of feeding your children or i
Friday and Saturday. Please bring them t<
the Alumni/Faculty cookout for lunch a:
noon on Saturday. The spacious James j
Dorm Lobby will serve as our head-
quarters for the kids.

Alumni Weekend '85

The Alumni Board has been hard at
A/ork trying to plan lots of exciting
activities and events which would
nterest each one of you during Alumni
Weekend, and we feel that we have been
successful. There are events for every
age group for both our local alums and
Dur out-of-towners. Special provisions
are being made for alums and their
amilies If you plan to join us this year,
nlease check one or several of the
activities provided on the registration
orm. If childcare or on- campus housing
s needed, please send in your
egistration form by |une 1. We'll follow
jp your reservation with more
nformation.

Accommodations

This year we are fortunate again to
aave on-campus housing in James
Dorm. Dorm rooms are available at a
ninimum price of $10.00 a room per
light per couple. You'll need to bring
Dillows, linens, your alarm clock, etc. if
/ou plan to take advantage of these
accommodations; as you remember, the
'ooms are spartan. Kids stay with you at
ao extra charge, but you must provide
sleeping bags!

Also, four of our major hotels have
given us special double occupancy room
'ates. It is extremely important to make
/our reservations early if you are in need
}f accommodations due to the large
:rowd that will be in town for the horse
'aces. Please take advantage of these
economical services according to your
:amily needs. Make reservations one
Tionth in advance for these rates.

Best Western Regency
.1-20 at Spring)

$55.00 1-800-282-8826 (La. Only)
1-800-551-8456

thateau Motor Hotel
1 1-20 at Spring)

555.00 1-800-282-8826 (La. Only)
1-800-551-8456

Sheraton at Pierremont Plaza
550.00 1-800-321-4182 (La. only)
(318) 797-9900

Sheraton - Bossier Inn
jl-20 at Old Minden Road)
539.00 (318)742-9700

Special events this year

A Golf Tournament has been
banned for Friday afternoon, June 21.

Registration

Detach and mail with payment to Alumni Weekend, Centenary College, P.O. Box 4188,
Shreveport, LA 71134-0188. Make checks payable to "Alumni Weekend." Your cancelled

check will be your receipt.

Name

Address

Attending spouse

TOTAL ENCLOSED: $

Maiden name

.Class.

Class (if alum)

Friday, June 2 1

Golf Tournament. 1 :00-4:30 p.m. Handicap or average score for pairing purposes.

@ $1 5.00 per person

Name handicap

Awards Banquet, 6:30 p.m., social hour, cash bar 7:30 p.m. Banquet, Regency Hotel
(5) $10.00 per person .

Saturday, June 22

Please indicate the number of adults/children attending each event.
REGISTRATION, 9:00-9:45 a.m., Student Union Building

Alumni College Classes

10:00-10:45 am.

Book discussion (Pomeroy)
Meadows Film (Godfrey)
Survival (Carlisle)
Piano Lab (Lambert)
Photography (Smith)
Rapelling (Taylor)

1 1:00-1 1:45

Meadows Film (Godfrey)

_____ Survival (Carlisle)

Piano Lab (Lambert)

^___ Computers (Hitchcock)

Dress for Success (Towery)

Financing College (Cole)

.ALUMNI FAMILIES & FACULTY COOKOUT, 12 noon, Student Union Building

Reunions

"Roaring 20's"
50th Reunion, Class of 1935
30th Cluster Reunion Classes of '54, '55, '56
25th Reunion, Class of 1960
10th Reunion, Class of 1975
5th Cluster Reunion, '79, '80, '81

Guests of the College
@ $15.00 per person
@ $17.50 per person .
(5) $20.00 per person .
@ $15.00 per person .
@ $15.00 per person

Dormitory Housing

Single-occupancy room Double-occupancy room

@ $10 per night @ $10 per night

Est. time of arrival on campus: children in room

ages(s)

Childcare/Youth Program

Names and ages of children to be registered:

(Any area of particular interest youth might have:

Friday, 6:00-10:00 p. m

Saturday, 8:30-12 noon

Saturday, 1:30-5:00 p.m.

Saturday, 6:00-12 midnight

PLEASE BE SURE TO REGISTER BY MAIL BEFORE JUNE I FOR ACCOMMODATIONS AND CHILD CARE

STRICTLY PERSONAL

1930s

MAR1AM CARROLL SNELLING X33
from Asheville, NC, is hoping to make
the next reunion ... but in the meantime,
are there alumni in her area who would
like to get together?

DR W. D. BODD1E '37 retired from
the Louisiana Annual Conference of the
United Methodist Church in June, 1983.
He is now serving on the ministerial
staff, parttime, of the First Methodist
Church in Shreveport, where he and
Margaret live.

FRANCIS (FRANK) BAILEY '30 is the
owner and manager of Overhead Door
of Little Rock, Inc., where his wife,
JOHNETTE SCHILLING, is the secretary-
treasurer. They formerly owned
Overhead Door in Shreveport before
moving to Arkansas in 1947. Frank is an
Air Force veteran having served in both
World War 11 and Korea as a navigator.
They have two married daughters and
two grandchildren.

1940s

HELEN KENDALL COOKE '42 wrote
from Lake Charles that husband
THOMAS has retired from Cities Service
Company.

Help Wanted: Ken Barlow of 1434
Summit Ave., Linwood, Pa. 19061, is
trying to make contact with BEATRICE
ERNESTINE DICKEY '47 or her parents.
Can anyone from the Class of '47 help
him?

WILLIAM E. McCLEARY '48 became
an associate librarian at Louisiana State
University in Shreveport, where he is in
charge of a congressional depository
collection of federal publications. He
joined the LSU-S staff in July, 1967 at its
opening. Look for an article he has
written in a future issue of Centenary.

SHARON MIRACLE HAMILTON '49
and husband JIM are proud
grandparents for the second time with
the birth of Rachel Anne in (anuary.
Rachel's parents, Dr. Jim Hamilton, Jr.
and wife Pam, have a two-year old
named Elizabeth. Sharon and Jim's
other daughter is a senior in high
school.

1950s

REV. CLARENCE POPE '50 and wife
MARTHA HALEY POPE '49 have moved
to Fort Worth, where he is the Bishop-

elect of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort
Worth (after 22 years of ministry at St.
Luke's Church in Baton Rouge). Martha
is a staff pediatrician at John Peter
Smith Hospital.

LENNY FANT '50, the administrative
assistant in the NLU athletic
department, was honored as Northeast
Louisiana University's most successful

\n Memoriam

'27

WILLIAM GERALD BANKS,
February, 1985

ELIZABETH P. HUGHES '29

(Mrs. Frank K.)

July 13, 1985

FRANK KING "PAPA" HUGHES '29

January 18, 1985

DR DAVID C SWEARJNGEN X29
November 12, 1984

EM ROY C BROWNE '30
December 10, 1984

PAT E. CROW '33
December 24, 1980

AGNES WALLER McCALL '32

February 2, 1985

CLAUDIA DeGUEURCE SCOGIN '33

January 31, 1985

GEORGE 0. BAIRD, JR.
December 20, 1984

ROSE MARGARET OVERTON

HARTON '35
(Mrs. William Taylor Harton)

December 25, 1984

JAMES PHILIP GOODE X35

October, 1984

CLARISSEE KENNON

SULLIVAN X43

November 15, 1984

LILLIE MAE BOZEMAN '46

February 26, 1985

DR ROGERS W. MARTIN '48
January 17, 1985

PATRICIA R1GGS CLARK '50

1981

IAMES LINWOOD COLLINS X54

September 18, 1983

OSCAR EDWARD CLOYD, SR '58
February 18, 1985

NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE

MELBERT H'60

December 26, 1984

JESSIE GOLD1N

McCULLOUGH, JR. '63

November 25, 1984

DR |OHN PAUL ROBINSON X65

December 11, 1984

basketball coach and formally inducted |
into their Athletic Hall of Fame during ]
half-time ceremonies at Ewing ColiseunJ
in January. By the time he retired from
coaching in 1979, Lenny had coached
teams at Northeast, East Texas Baptist,
and Louisiana College to 388 victories
and had won six "Coach of the Year"
Awards. At his retirement, he was 1 1th
among the nation's active college
coaches in career wins and had closed
out his career with 18 consecutive
winning seasons. He was inducted into
the Louisiana Associations Basketball
Coaches Hall of Fame this past summei

PATRICIA HARDAWAYX51 retired
from the Housing Authority of the City
of Bossier City after more than 30 years
with that office. She was the executive
director from February, 1978 to April,
1984. Patricia is married to DR GAIUS
HARDAWAY '49, who retired from the
Bossier Parish School System and now
teaches at Centenary. Their two
daughters have families of their own.

LOUIS G BLAKENBAKER '56 wrote :
Class Agent Margaret Teague that he
and wife MARY FLETCHER '57 are
located in Atlanta, where she spends
most of her time (when not teaching
piano, playing and singing!) keeping
three men fed, clothed, and quartered. .
Their two sons, Jeff and Tim, 20 and 18,
are at home and will be finding their
way to college. Daughter Karen is a first
year Yale Law School student. She was ;
Dean's Honor Scholar at Tulane, and a
recipient of the Harry S. Truman
Scholarship award. LOUIS is director of
Risk Management for a large restaurant
corporation in charge of the insurance
program, all employee benefits, and
lease cars. They own and operate 815
restaurants including Burger King, Chart
House, Cork 'N Cleaver, Moxie's,
Luther's Bar-B-Que, Godfather's Pizza
and franchise some 600 locations.

DONALD F. LEARNER '54, chairman
of the board of the Texas Association of
Homes for the aging for 1984-85, lives ir
Dallas.

REV. GENE C. STEGER '56 has
moved from Anahuac to Longview,
where he is the pastor at Winterfield
United Methodist Church. His wife
works at the Longview Regional Hospita

JEAN WOMACK BORNHEOFT '56
wrote Class Agent Margaret Teague fron
Redmond, Wash., that FRED has been
working with Sear for 28 years, and is
still doing some acting on the side as
well as directing their church choir. Jean
sings in the choir and is also the

Sunday School secretary. They have
aised two children: Lynn is married
vith two children, Curtis and Kaylee;
Carl is a sophomore at the University of
Vashington studying astronomical and
leronautical engineering.

We extend deepest sympathy to
MRTHA CLOYD '58 on the death of her
lusband, OSCAR CLOYD '58 (see \n
Aemoriam). Oscar was the owner of
)scar Cloyd, Inc. Real Estate Company,
md was serving as chairman of the
,ouisiana Real Estate Commission, was
•lected to the Louisiana Real Estate
Soard of Directors, as well as the
Jational Board of Realtors. Martha is
he principal of Eden Gardens
undamental Magnet School in
ihreveport. Son Edward Cloyd is an '84
jaduate of Louisiana Tech and works in
he real estate firm, and Elizabeth is a
eshman at Centenary.

MIMORI URAKAMI ROBERTSON
'58 has opened a lapanese grocery
tore named Fuji-ya Market in Bossier City.

NATHAN FOX '58, who was
fomoted to the rank of colonel, Civil
vffairs Branch, in the U.S. Army Reserve,
5 living in Dallas with wife Margaret and
neir two children, Lannie Ann and
iteven. Nathan is the calling officer for
irst Consumer Services.

CHARLES LOFTON WILDER '59,
ave up flying with TWA acquired an
4BA and has become a partner in the
PA firm of Greenblatt and Wilder in
iowell with offices in Allenhurst, N.J.,
nd Boca Raton, FL Meanwhile, his wife
\ attending Rutgers- Cam den law school.

1960s

PENELOPE RUTH HAWKINS '60
lianages corporate real estate for the
[outhland Corporation in Dallas.

JACK C MULKEY '61 is the director
jf the Jackson, Mississippi, Metropolitan
nbrary System.

DR E. WAYNE ADCOCK'S '61 dis-
?rtation written as part of his doctoral
:udy program on campus ministry has
pen published by the School of the
I'zarks Press under the title of liberal Arts
id the Spiritual life. Copies of this 200-
age book on campus ministry are
mailable from him at the School of the
parks, Point Lookout, Mo, 65726.

WILLOUGHBY F. MEEK '63 and his
life, VIRGILIA celebrated their 27th
iedding anniversary in December. She
a clinical psychologist, and he is
Resident of Sherwood Diversified, Inc.,
Dalton, Ga. They have a grown
aughter, Elizabeth, and a son, John,
ho is thirteen.

THOMAS G. HEAD '64 is now the
?nior federal relations officer with the

Association of American Universities in
Washington, DC

DIANNA A REDBURN '64 was
promoted to full professor in the
Department of Neurobiology and
Anatomy at the University of Texas
Medical School in Houston. Husband
Ray is with Planning Design Research.

M.C KEITH JONES, JR. X65 is the
owner of a 25-acre nursery and garden
center known as Flower Hill Nursery
plus a swim club with a three-acre lake
called Flower Hill. His oldest son
attends Colby College in Maine, and the
youngest is a junior in high school.

DR JOY STEPHENSON '65 was
named supervisor of middle school
mathematics by the Caddo Parish
School Board.

REV. JOE ROUNTREE, X65, the
minister of Gueydon United Methodist
Church, attended Pastor's School at
Centenary in January.

CHARLOTTE E WEBB '66 and DR
ROB TINSLEY '66 traveled to Europe
last summer, visiting Great Britian,
Germany, Italy, Austria, Holland, France,
and Swizterland. Charlotte is a library
cataloguer for the Caddo Parish School
Board and Rob is presently teaching at
Trinity Heights Baptist Christian
Academy. He has served as discipline
assistant principal there, and has
previously taught at Morehead State
University, Sacred Heart Academy and
St. Theresa Catholic School.

IUDY PLATT DAVIS '66 and husband
FURMAN, the owners of Davis Mobile

]ohns succumbs

Dr. H.L Johns, lifetime member
of the Centenary College Board of
Trustees, and recipient of an
Honorary Doctor of Divinity degree
from the College, died Feb. 22,
1985, in Alexandria, La., at the age
of 88.

A longtime member of the
Louisiana Conference of the
Methodist Church, he was Minister
Emeritus of First United Methodist
Church of Monroe at the time of
his death.

He was listed in Who's Who in
Methodism, Prominent Personalities
in American Methodism, Who's
Who in the South and Southwest,
and Who's Who in the Methodist
Church.

Memorials may be sent to the
Centenary College Scholarship
Development Office.

Homes, Inc., in Homer, La., are the
parents of kindergartener Meredith
Anne. Judy is the national chairman of
Alphi Xi Delta Horizon Drive, a member
of the Homer Chamber of Commerce on
the Industrial Development Committee
with primary emphasis on complete
renovation/enlargement of the Homer
Memorial Hospital, on the board of
directors of Lake Claiborne Promotional
Association, the Woman's Department
Club executive board, and the board of
the Homer Country Club, as well as
being a room mother.

IAMES M. McCOY '66 was the guest
speaker at the graduation banquet of
the Eighth Air Force NCO Leadership
School at Barksdale Air Force Base in
January. In his address he mentioned
that one of his eight children, JIM, is an
announcer on Channel 2 Honolulu, the
NBC TV station.

DARRELL LaVERN McGIBANY, JR.
'68 is presently superintendent of
Juvenile Detention for Madison County,
II. He was awarded the William C
Albertson Award by the Illinois Probation
and Court Services Association for
outstanding achievements in the
profession.

BETTY BARNES McADOO '68 and
her husband are moving from Ohio to
Winston- Salem, N.C, with their two
children, Susan and Michael. Betty was
awarded a masters of education from
Georgia State University, and has been
the organizer and director of Mother's
Day Out for the Pioneer Memorial
Presbyterian Church in Solon.

JIM MONTGOMERY '68, editorial
writer for The Times in Shreveport, was
the first (in the world) competition
winner of the Genus II Trivial Pursuit
(American Edition) on the Trivial Pursuit
cruise trip on board the Queen
Elizabeth II. He had a little help from his
partner, Tom Czaplicki of Connecticut.
Jim recently ran a two-part series on the
anniversary of "a local event of semi-
historical significance known as The
Great Pine Cone Tournament Riot of
'64." Anyone remember that?

IANELL LAY McCAMMON '68,
Director of Communications and
Community Affairs in Tulsa, wrote that
"my husband, Dr. Raymond Rosenfeld,
and I rejoice in the birth of our son, Seth
Robert, on August 23," Daughter Bryn
Rachel was four in February.

DR VIVIAN GANNAWAY WALKER
'69 completed her Ph.D. in sociology
from Northwestern University in
Evanston, and is currently assistant
dean of the School of Law, Golden Gate
University in San Francisco. She is
continuing research on condominium
associations and on informal dispute
processing mechanisms, and is also

serving as a member of the Research
Foundation of Community Associations
Institute, Washington, DC, that consults
with owners, developers; attorneys, and
others involved in Condo Associations.

BEVERLY WELSH '69 is the assistant
controller with Carter Advertising Inc., of
Shreveport. She was previously an
accountant for Wilson, Bratlie and
Thomas CPAs.

69 Graduate DWAYNE L McAFEE
was elected corporate vice president of
Recognition Equipment Incorporated in
Dallas. He has been with REI for four
years, and will also continue to head
REI's European operations located in
Frankfurt.

1970s

DAN VEGA 72 is a practicing liberal
artist living in Fayetteville, Ark., where is
he locally known as Dirty Dan, Garden
Doctor (who signs his letters "Sincerely
Out Standing in Field").

BRENDA WIEGAND 74 is a psycho
logist with the Dallas Rehabilitation
Institute and husband BARRY
WILLIAMS 74 is the pastor of Mansfield
Trinity Presbyterian.

IAN FREDERICK IONES 74 from
Australia was awarded the doctor of
philosophy degree from the Southwestern
Baptist Theological Seminary in
Houston last December. In 1979 he
received a master's of religious education
and a master's in divinity from
Southwestern Seminary. His thesis in
christian ethics was "The Ethical
Dimension of Counseling: A Critical
Analysis of the Theological-Ethical
Foundation of Protestant Counseling."

H.|. "RUSTY' BETHLEY 75 will watch
his wife, RAMONALYNN WALKER
BETHLEY graduate from Church Careers
at Centenary this May. To make it a
family affair, her mother, ELIZABETH
CARRUTH WALKER '62, will be there to
add her congratulations. Elizabeth, the
owner of Walker's R-V Rentals in
Shreveport, noted with pride that her
daughter has been on both the Dean's
List and the National Dean's List several
times at Centenary.

BERYL BAKER WADE 75 and
husband Dr. James S. Wade, )r.
announce the birth of their first child,
Collin Kagtheryne, born Nov. 1. James is
on the staff of EA Conway Hospital in
Monroe.

FRANK PARKER 75 married LISA
GUILBEAU in Lafayette, Feb. 9. The
couple will live in Baton Rouge.

DEBORAH BROCK 75 writes from
England that she is an advisory systems

engineer with IBM on a two-year assign-
ment in London. As an office systems
specialist working with communications
networks, she does some traveling as
her office supports Europe, Middle East
and Africa. She has been in England
since April, 1974, and hopes to return to
Austin in the future.

Class Agent JOE WALKER 75 wrote
that PAM VAN ALLEN has moved to
Memphis, where she is a staff psycholo-
gist at the Southeast Mental Health
Center.

WENDY BUCHWALD 75 is living in
Orlando, Fla. Other milestones in the
Class of 75 are that KARL and ROBIN
DENT have a new daughter as well as
JOE and MARY WALKER

PAUL JOHNSON 75 is director and
curator of the Walter Cecil Rawls Library
and Museum in Corland, Va.

CINDY YEAST 75 has left Frontier
Airlines to become the Congressional
Aide to Rep Pat Schroeder in Denver.

DONNIE BAILEY 75 and husband
BOB are co-owners of the family
business called B & B Barber Shop, and
have recently moved to a new location
at 5056 Dixie Garden Drive in Shreveport.
They are also new parents of a daughter,
Bonnie Elizabeth, who was bom in January.

PERRY B. EVERETT 76 is half-way
through his second year of fellowship in
Pediatric Intensive Care at LeBonheur
Children's Medical Center in Memphis,
working with a brand new subspeciality
and a liver transplantation program too.
Last year he married Lisa Morris of
Louisville, Miss.; she is a pharmacist at
the VA hospital in Memphis.

LEAH ADES COOPER 77 and
husband ROBERT are the parents of
Megan Elizabeth, who was born June 30.
Leah wrote that brother MARK '83 has a
passport with quite a collection of visa
stamps.

JEANNE CAMPBELL REESMAN 77
is an assistant professor in the English
Department of the University of Hawaii
at Manoa, specializing in American
Literature. Jeanne and her husband John
Reesman's article, 'Creatures of 'Charm':
A new T.S. Eliot Poem," appeared
recently in The Kenyon Review.

DR MARY HELEN BROWN 77 has
been appointed as an assistant professor
and director of the Applied Speech
Communication program at Auburn
University. Her article, "That Reminds
Me of a Story: Speech Action in
Organizational Socialization," will be
appearing in the Western journal of Speech
Communication.

DONNA HENDRYX X78 lives in
Jackson, Miss., where she is the assistant
manager of Super D Drugs, Metrocenter.

After three years in far West Texas,
MARY JO PLEASANT GARDERE 78 and
husband JOHN have returned to Dallas
with their six-month old son, John
Astin II. John works for an oil company
and Mary Jo teaches at a private school.'

In her Class Notes, Class Agent
KATHY KEYES 79 noted that KATHY
JOHNSON DAUPHIN and husband ROr>
both have small churches in the
LaCombe, La., area.

LINDA and BRENT LUTZ 79 have
built a house in Bossier City. Linda is
supervisor of Partnership Accounting at
Quinn-L Corporation in Shreveport, anc
Brent is a commercial Joan officer with
Bossier Bank and Trust.

MARY SANDERS CONNOLLY 79 i|
a health and biology teacher at Ursulint
in Dallas.

PAUL HARPER 79 graduates in Mayi
with a master's in international
business. He writes that HANS
WACHSMUTH 79 may begin doctorate
work at LSU.

IUL1AN VAN TIEM MARTIN 79 love<|
life in California. She's taking classes at
Cal State Fullerton and plans to
continue this summer at the University
of Notre Dame.

DOUG and SUZAN NICHOLS
MEYER 79 have big news! Philip
Douglas and Nicholas Lee, identical
twins, made their debut in December.
Sue finished her master's in special
education and teaches part-time at a
private clinic for learning disabled
children in Dallas. DOUG '80 is director
of children and family ministries at Firsi
United Methodist Church of Dallas.

GIN NY GARRARD 79 returned to
Guatemala; PAUL SHUEY 79 has move
to Utah, and MARTHA KELLEY 79 has \
moved in Dallas ... the mobile 79ers.

1980s

MARY BEA THOMAS '80 loves
Arkansas and is working on a master's j
in management with emphasis on
voluntary agencies. She is employed by.
the American Heart Association,
Arkansas Affiliate, as regional director
for central Arkansas and has
membership in the Central Arkansas
Sierra Club.

DAVID K SHERMAN '80 is the new J
technical design director at the Lawton/I
Okla., Community Theatre. He has beerj
with the Evansville Civic Theatre in
Evansville, Ind, where one of their
productions was chosen for internation ;
competition to be held in Ireland in
May, 1985.

ROBERT K DARROW '81 is the
general manager of Plum Crazy in Baton
touge, an entertainment facility owned
ind operated by Entertainment Systems
)f America, Inc. He has been with the
:ompany for three years and has been
:lub and restaurant manager for
lowboys in Bossier City as well as
Saton Rouge. Robert also managed the
Starlight Room at Louisiana Downs.

DEBORAH J. LOGAN '81 is the
lirector of music at Trinity United
yiethodist Church in Mt. Gilead, Ohio.
She played "The |.S. Bach Double
loncerto for Harpsichords" in a concert
/ith the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra
n December.

The documentary "McNeil Pumping
Station," which was produced and
lirected by JOHN WILCOX '81, was
elected from over 300 shows to be
listributed for broadcasting to
ubsidiaries of American Television
Corporation nationwide. lohn made the
locumentary while employed by
ihreveport as part of an effort to let the
>ublic know about the old steam
>umping station's historical background
md its preservation as part of the city's
listory.

'82 Class Agent DAVID HEN1NGTON
aw many alums of '81 at the New
)rleans Mardi Gras: VICKI RAINBOLT,
rust operations manager for American
Sank in Lafayette; LAURA POPEIOY
SOLDEN, the mother of a one-year-old
on, is living in lasper, Texas, where she
loes land work for an oil and gas
awyer; CAROLINE POPEIOY, a nurse in
Saton Rouge, and CHARLOTTE
'HOMAS LANDRY, who sells investments
h Baton Rouge

SALLY SHERROD '82 will marry
:HUCK ASSEFF on May 4. Sally works
t Congressman Buddy Roemer's
ihreveport office, and Chuck is a CPA
nth David Crow.

TAMMY FARRAR TRAHAN '82 and
usband Danny are expecting their first
hild in September. She teaches kinder-
arten at Forest Hill Elementary in
hreveport.

RICHARD LILES '82 sells all types of
Insurance with Querbes and Nelson of
hreveport.

IOYCE PATTERSON STEVENS '82
nd husband Randy are the parents of a
month-old son, Randall Lee Stevens,
Randy has his own remodeling
usiness, and )oyce is a full-time mother
nd housewife enjoying their new home
i Haughton.

Representing the class of '82 at
omecoming were KATHY NESTER, now
orkingwith Electronic Data Systems in
alias, and LAURIE PULLEN, who
?aches school in Paris, Texas.

MARK COOK '82 is teaching at the
Mayron Cole Music Conservatory in
Houston. He has been invited to do a
concert tour of Africa in lune and July.
Mark was in Europe this past summer
with the Alumni Choir tour. He is
helping Karen Koelemay Boston '81, an
admissions counselor and class agent,
with alumni recruiting efforts along with
MINDY RAINEY, JAN CARPENTER EADS,
MARTHA BIGNER and LISA McCARTY in
the Houston area

JOANNE PEDRAZA COOK '82,
director of Christian education at
Tarrytown United Methodist Church,
lives in Austin with children Ame, 8, and
Wesley, 6.

CINDY LEE '82 married MITCHELL
DURACHER April 20. She works for IBM,
and Mitchell is a pharmacist.

JENNIFER VAUGHN GREENWOOD
'82 teaches first grade at the Air Force
Base in England where her husband is
stationed. They had a great summer
touring Scotland and five other countries!

MIKE AMEEN '82, a CPA with Heard,
McElroy & Vestal, and wife LILLIAN
ROGERS AMEEN are the new owners of
a home on Slattery. Lillian works at
Goldrings in Shreveport.

TERRI OATES HOLT '82 is also a
new CPA Congratulations!

Since graduation ANG1E GILL '82
has been a "steady student." She
worked on her masters at the University
of Southern Mississippi and William
Carey Colleges, and is presently teaching
second grade at Harrison Central
Elementary in Gulfport, while still
pursuing her masters.

JULEE A RIMES-MATTA teaches at
St. James Kindergarten and is also
working on her masters in school
psychometry at Georgia State University
in Atlanta. STEVE is currently working at
Games- N-Gadgets, and studying at
Georgia State University for a bachelors
degree in business administration with
an emphasis on informational systems.

VERSA CLARK '82 is the editor of a
new bi-monthly magazine in Shreveport-
Bossier called Port City. The first issue hit
the newsstands in March. He previously
was a reporter on the Shreveport Sun.

DIANA MUNOZ JIMENEZ '82 and
brother CARLOS '83 have returned with
their family to Bogoto, Columbia.
Carolos is working at the Columbo-
Americano. After leaving Centenary Diana
began working on a master's at the
American University and last year
received her degree in international
affairs, specializing in international law
and organization and international
development. After 1 7 years absence,
they are enjoying reqcquainting
themselves with Columbia's history and

culture.

BLANKA BLAZETIC KOVACIC '82
moved back to Yugoslavia where she is
now employed doing computer services
for a hospital in Zagreb. She is married to
Drazen Kovacic, a pilot for Y Airlines, and
is expecting a baby in August. She popped
in the Alumni Office on her
vacation in the country and shared that
she feels her education here at Centenary
was excellent ... saying, "I'm proud to be
a Centenary graduate."

MARK ADES '83 is a geologist for
Western Geophysical. He recently trans-
ferred from Tunisia to the United Arab
Emerates.

SHARI A CALFEE '84 graduated
from the U.S. Air Force medical services
specialist course at Sheppard Air Force
Base in Texas. As an Airman 1 st Class,
Shari will serve with the Air Force
Hospital at Barksdale Air Force Base
near Shreveport.

WALTER LAMB '84, an accountant in
Shreveport, volunteered to chaperone
two Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders. He
flew to Dallas in a private plane to pick
them up and then spent the day with
them making personal appearances for
a one-day Independence Bowl and
Dillard's promotion. Walter is used to
rubbing shoulders with the famous.
During Centenary days, he drove a
limousine that, at one time or another,
transported Kenny Rogers, Leontyne
Price, and Wayne Newton.

TOM WUENSCHEL '84 directs the
religion education program for junior
and senior high school students at St.
Matthews Catholic Church in Houston,
as well as serving as a youth minister
Tom plans to start studies towards a
master's in religious education at the
University of St. Thomas in Houston this
summer.

KATHRYN SNELLING '85 (a southern
belle in exile?) is making her mark in
New York City. She is the administrative
assistant in the Eastern Regional Office
of Ohrbach's Department stores. She
keeps busy working with the three vice-
presidents, handling various problems
within the six stores on the East coast
In December Ohrbach's flew pianist
MARK COOK '82 up to New York to
accompany Kathryn for one hour a day
during the Christmas season. She
continued her music studies with her
teacher from Centenary, William Riley
who with wife Suzanne had moved to
Princeton, N.J., to join the faculty at
Westminister Choir College. She plans
to begin working in the private studio of
Eleanor Steber at the Julliard School.

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ROARING TWENTIES

CLASS OF I960

All former students of the 1 920s classes are invited to be
special guests of the College at their Reunion Luncheon
at noon Saturday, |une 22, in the Centenary Room of
Bynum Commons Cafeteria. Frank Boydston and Bentley
Sloane are involved in planning for this annual cele-
bration. Please register by filling out the registration
form on page 1 1 and returning it to the Alumni Office.

The 25th Anniversary Reunion will be held at Fonde
Cain's beginning with a social hour and cash bar at 7:00
p.m. followed by a dinner. Lots of fun and festivities have
been planned for everyone by Margaret Cowen Boone
and Patricia Owen Lindsey. The cost per person is
$20.00. You will not want to miss seeing old friends, so
register now for this special occasion!

GOLDEN JUBILEE 50th ANNIVERSARY REUNION

The Class of 1935 is planning an evening of delightful
reminiscing at the Barksdale Air Force Base Officers'
Club, Daedalion Room. The social hour with cash bar
begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by a sumptuous feast at
7:30 p.m. Cost per person is $15.00 Class Agent Ralph
Pullen and his wife, Rosemary, have also planned a
brunch on Sunday morning for those attending the
reunion. Make plans now to attend and send in your
registration form.

10th ANNIVERSARY REUNION

Joe Walker and Vickie Young have been busy planning
an evening to remember for the Class of 1 975. A seated
dinner at the Chateau Motor Hotel, a guest speaker, and
a guitarist to entertain during the evening are only part
of what is in store for you. Don't miss it. The cost is
$1 5.00 per person. There's no time better than now to fill
out the registration form and mail it in.

5th CLUSTER REUNION

30th CLUSTER REUNION

The Fabulous Fifties Classes of 1954, 1955, 1956 are
reuniting for a cluster celebration at the Pierremont
Oaks Tennis Club. The evening, planned by Jojo Sherrod
Sigler, Joyce Brugier Berry, and Margaret Poss Teague,
begins with a cash bar social hour at 6:30 p.m. followed
by a dinner and dance. Ed Harbuck will be the Master of
Ceremonies. It's a real "Howdy Dance!" Cost for the
evening is $17.50 per person. Make your reservations
now.

Bring the Classes of 79, '80, '81 together and what do
you get? An unforgetable evening at Mama Mia's with
plenty of crawfish and beverage and the musical talent
of Charles Gaby's group, Shinola. The evening gets
underway at 7:00 p.m., and the cost is $15 per person
with crawfish; $12.00 per person without. (If you chose
the latter option, you may order from the menu, dutch
treat.) Kathy Keyes, Gordon Blackman, and Karen
Koelemay Boston have planned this with you in mind,
so mark your calendar and complete the registration
form today.

Centenary

Summer 1985 %J

INSIDE

Curriculum
strengthened
by faculty

What is the value of
a Centenary degree?

PLUMS

Students, faculty
achieve much

Centenary raises
most money ever

ALUMNI WEEKEND

Memories come
alive in '85

YOU CQ.YI Help US ... most significantly, very easily, and without cost! One of the
frustrations the faculty often expresses, is that we know Centenary is a top-quality
academic community: but far too few people "out there" know it

One solution is, to tell them. Often.

And we do it, to the extent that our advertising budget, and our advertisers'
ingenuity, allow.

But there is another way.

P.R!

Advertising is when we tell people we're excellent; P.R is when you tell each other
we're excellent

— That's how you can help us greatly.

Word of mouth is the best form of P.R! It may account for 80% of a successful
campaign: "A friend told me ... a relative said ... I heard from a neighbor ..." Word of j
mouth recommendations are tremendously influential.

Will you help us? This next year, at every opportunity, won't you pass on to fresh
ears and minds, that Centenary College is a quality institution?

It could increase our enrollment significantly.

Thanks!

^c^M (\X)dl.

Donald A Webb, President
Centenary College

On the cover I

With Dr. Webb's message in mind, we have included in this issue of Centenary a
sampling of Centenary PLUMS. Please share these fruits of our labor with college-
bound scholars and their parents, so that Centenary can continue not only to meet tfu
challenges of the '80s, but also to create new ones.

The Centenary College Magazine, Centenary,
(USPSO 15560), July, 1985, Volume 13, No. 1
is published four times annually in July,
October, January, and April by the Office of
Public Relations, 291 1 Centenary Boulevard,
Shreveport, Louisiana 71 134-0188. Second
Class postage paid at Shreveport, La.
POSTMASTER Send address changes to
Centenary, P.O. Box 4188, Shreveport, La.
71134-0188

Centenary strives to create an understanding of the mission, plans, and progress of
Centenary College and to inform readers of current happenings on and off campus.

Editor lanie Flournoy

Special Contributors Don Danvers, Lee Morgan, Kay U

Production Creative Type, lr

Pabst Creative Graphics, Rushing Printii

Alumni Director Anita Martin

Photography Janie Flournc

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More Core

After four months of debate and
twice that many of study, the Centenary
College faculty has adopted a tough
new core curriculum, setting higher
standards for the quantity and quality of
courses required of each and every
student

The new required courses raise the
pore curriculum from 45 semester hours
to 55 hours. Students must now take
religion, physical education, foreign
anguage or literature, and higher level
nathematics, plus additional
equirements in English literature,
advanded speech and writing,
ntemships with area businesses, and a
senior level seminar which integrates
department studies through a major
paper to be presented orally and/or a
comprehensive exam given by the
department

The new core comes after much
kudy by the College's Educational
Policy Committee, chaired this year by
br. Don Emler. Committee meetings
vere open to all faculty members, he
[aid, as well as administrative staff-
particularly in the Office of Admissions.
Centenary's Recruitment and Retention
Committee recommended the
jhallenging new core to attract and
.naintain students.

The new requirements go into effect
h the fall (students currently enrolled
xiay choose the new guidelines or
jontinue under the current requirements).

The new degree requirements
irovide an integrated program designed
3 deepen students' knowledge, stretch
heir minds, and prepare them for a rich
jultural life and productive careers, said
)r. Dorothy Gwin, dean of the College.

The new core curriculum has seven
omponents:

) The Collegial Core— A Common
xperience

Centenary students develop an
intellectual community by sharing
several academic experiences. All
students, for example, read common
materials such as The Odyssey, and the
Bible as literature, and attend
lectures and concerts.

(2) High-Level Proficiency in
Communication

Every Centenary student is
expected to demonstrate a high level
of proficiency in written and oral
communication. Communication
may be the most important
determinant of success in all
professions and leadership positions.

(3) Breadth of Knowledge

Centenary students study topics in
the humanities, the natural and
social sciences, and the fine arts.
Students thus leave Centenary

College broadly educated.

(4) Depth of Knowledge

Each Centenary student will study
in depth in one major area. The
senior project will give the students
the opportunity to demonstrate their
command of their chosen field by
pursuing a topic in depth and then
presenting the findings to their peers
and professors.

(5) The World of Work— Internships

Each Centenary graduate will have
an opportunity to have at least one
internship. These internships will
help students make career choices
and also allow them to integrate
theory and practice.

(6) Interdisciplinary and Intercultural
Learning

Centenary students are encouraged
to study foreign languages, other
cultures, and topics of an inter-
disciplinary nature during both the
lanuary term and the June term as
well as during the regular semesters
and summer sessions.

(7) Health, Recreation, and Physical
Education

Students at Centenary College take
health seriously. Experiences in
better health practices and lifetime
sports are an integral part of the total
Centenary experience.

An editorial in The (Shreveport) Times
praised Centenary for its move to
strengthen the core. "We hope, in
toughening its list of required courses,
that Centenary is leading a trend other
area colleges and universities will soon
follow. The new core is not unrealistic,
but it does set a standard high enough
to challenge a student— to provide the
raised expectations that lead to raised
educational results."

\^lQrlllG)rltS Of 1Vo4^0>) ... Haynes Gymnasium restored to its former glon
after $300,000 in renovations ... the campus further beautified with beginnings of a houisiam
native plant area, addition of the Davis Entranceway, and renovation and landscaping around th
Hargrove Memorial Bandshell ... formation of the Women's Endowment Quorum with $33,00(
which will mean endowment support year by year ... more than $953,631 in annual operatm
gifts ... $425,876 added in scholarship aid, including a total of $1 16,960 from the Church ..
$2,000,000 added to the endowment, raising the total endowment to $22,000,000 ... for a total fo
the year of over $4,000,000. Thank you for making Centenary's \60th year the healthies

evert

Dr. Donald Webb I
President

How does one judge whether a
college is good? or great? or the best?

One measure of success is to look at
the achievements of her alumni. If they
are the best, perhaps the alma mater
can take part of the credit

For 160 years, Centenary College has
consistently educated men and women
who have excelled in their fields of
endeavor. Here's a sampling:

-Samuel W. Briggs, an 1827 graduate
of Centenary, was one of Shreveport's
early mayors.

-WW. Drake, Class of 1888, was a
leader of Methodism throughout the state.

-CD. Atkinson, 1896, returned to
Vanderbilt University for a distinguished
career.

-Paul Brown, a 1917 graduate, is a
legend in Centenary's history.

-Jake Hanna, Class of '24, is a well-
known North Louisiana businessman.

-Robert F. Jenkins, 1939 graduate,
CEO, Bird & Son.

-lohn Dixon, '40, Chief Justice of the
Louisiana Supreme Court

-lohn F Bookout, Class of '47,
President and CEO, Shell Oil Co.

-Hoyt Duggan, '60, Rhodes ScholcJ
Professor of English at the University |
Virginia.

-Robert Parish, 76, Boston Celtics.

-Hal Sutton, '80, professional golfer;

-Kathy Johnson, Class of '81, 1984
Olympic gymnast

And the list could go on and on ... ar
will ... as Centenary College
continues to educate the brightest and tr j
best

Gifts to the Great Teachers-Scholars Fund by Classes

Junel, 1984- May 31, 1985

Number of

Class

Number of

Class

Alumni Donors

$ Total

Class

Alumni Donors

$ Total

25.00

1955

1,639.00

530.00

1956

1,265.00

735.00

1957

1,712.50

2,780.00

1958

630.00

1,620.00

1959

670.00

25,910.00

1960

1,395.00

3,141.00

1961

84500

880.00

1962

632.50

6,225.00

1963

1,557.50

2,135.00

1964

2,142.50

4,045.00

1966

1,116.00

1,99850

1966

8,102.44

38,497.50

1967

1,257.50

6,037.50

1968

883.50

2,92958

1969

1,16850

2,695.00

1970

1,570.43

2,036 00

1971

2,216.71

2,722.50

1972

1,516,43

3,662.50

1973

701.50

4,185.00

1974

4,981.50

18,463.94

1975

1,251.51

6,287.50

1976

659.00

1,307.50

1977

1,095.00

32,582.00

1978

630.00

13,226.00

1979

755.00

4,876.00

1980

2,012.50

8,380.00

1981

620.00

4,592.56

1982

572.50

1,233.50

1983

555.50

2,065.00

1984

7,254.50

5,403.50

1985

160.00

Honoraries

20,500 00

The gifts of alumni trustees are included in the trustees category below, but are also listed with their classes above.

The 1984-85 Great
Teachers- Scholars Fund

iifts to the Great Teachers- Scholars fund are unrestricted and are
sed for the ongoing operating expenses of the College. These
btals reflect cash contributions between lune 1 , 1 98^
985 which is Centenary's fiscal year.

TRUSTEES $281,952 CORPORATIONS

dAJMNI $163,966 FOUNDATIONS

ARENTS $13,033 FACULTY & STAFF

RIENDS $135,912 GRAND TOTAL

his represents an increase of 5.8 percent over last year's record
3tal of $901,055.

Top Ten Classes

The Great Teachers- Scholars
Fund Volunteer Leadership

ge. These

GENERAL CHAIRMAN

Albert Sklar H78

dMay31,

DIVISION CHAIRMAN

$207,679

Banking & Investments

lames Burt III

$148,112

Professional

Mark A Greve 74

$ 2,977

Oil, Gas & Energy

Ronald L Sawyer

$953,631

Manufacturing

Fletcher Thorne-Thomsen

r's record

Retail Sales & Services

David Rubenstein

ALUMNI DIVISION

Eneile Cooke Mears '66

George D Nelson H70

936

947

929

IONORAR1ES

944

38,497.50 1948

32,582.00 1950

25,910.00 1966

20,500.00 1984

18,463.94 1945

13,226.00
8,380.00
8,102.44
7,254.50
6,287.50

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Chairman
Chairman, Development
Committee William G Anderson

The number of alumni who contributed to the fund is 1 ,237, out of
the 7,709 solicited, for a participation rate of 16.046%— a rate
roughly constant over the last three years.

What is ti

The faculty march is lead by Centenary trustees with 1984 graduate Russell Barrow in the foreground.

The Samuel Sharps... he was awarded the honorary Doctor of Laws degree; together they sponsor the majority
of the Centenary College Choir scholarships.

Dr. and Mrs. Charles Beaird relax after commencement with Fletcher Thorne-Thomsen, a trustee. Dr.
Beaird, adjunct professor at Centenary, gave the commencement address.

(Editor's Note Dr. Charles T. Beaird,
1966 graduate of Centenary College,
Adjunct Professor of Philosophy, and
publisher of The Shreveport }ournal, gave
the following Commencement Addres
to members of the 1985 graduating
class on the occasion of the College's
160th academic year. For his exemplar
service to the College and the
community, Dr. Beaird was awarded th
honorary doctor of laws degree.)

Thank you, Dr. Webb. I am honorec
that the faculty and trustees have
bestowed this honor on me despite m
checkered career at Centenary. I am
particularly grateful when I remember
Matthew's warning that "a prophet is
not without honour, save in his own
country."

I also appreciate your glossing ovei
the fact that it took me 27 years to get
my B.A. 1 used to think that I was
probably the slowest learner in the
history of the College, but thanks to a
gentleman that I greatly admire, I no
longer have that dubious distinction.
When trustee Russell Barrow and his
granddaughter were graduated here las
year, it had taken Russell no less than
66 years from the time he first entered
college until he managed to get his
diploma. Talk about a slow learner!

However, 1 believe I have figured oi
the real reason behind my receiving th
honor today. As far as 1 know, 1 am the
only person on record to have been a
student, a faculty member, a trustee,
and kicked out of this college!

I hasten to explain that my
misadventure with authority occurred
way back in the summer of 1940, when
first enrolled in a course on this
campus. Centenary had a most
unreasonable academic dean in those-!
days. He insisted that 1 should attend 8
class regularly despite the fact that I h;'i
just met a beautiful girl who was not a!
all interested in scientific German.
Obviously it was the dean's value
system that was defective, for that girl, j
still beautiful, has been my wife for the
last 42 years.

I must confess to this graduating
class that being asked to give a
commencement address presents an j
almost irresistable temptation to
pontificate. And when one is a profess |
who has been out of the classroom tcx !

alue of a Centenary degree?

'Tfe most valuable thing that you have learned in your
college career, I and many other philosophers believe, is an
attitude, an approach to learning that you will use for the rest
of your life."

ong the chance to pass on pearls of
wisdom and to modestly confess those
/erities and values which have brought
iim to this podium is just too good to
nass up

However, 1 have attended somewhat
nore than a normal share of
;ommencement ceremonies, and I am
afraid it told me something when I
ound that I couldn't remember a single
joint from any of those ringing orations
o which I had been exposed.

I did remember that those speakers
/ho were honored because they were in
>ositions of high command in the
jusiness world and had, in passing
nanaged to accumulate a rather tidy
ortion of life's more vulgar rewards,
eemed eager to share with the
fraduates those secret principles which
iad led to their success. And this
jlespite the fact that some of these
jpeakers were too young to retire from
pe arena and may have been aiding
nd abetting future hungry competitors.

No less eager to share, as far as 1
ould remember, were those who
(Ported more intellectual credentials
nd who tended to stress their view of
fe's spiritual keys. And while I still
ould not for the life of me remember
hat those valuable insights had been,
was obvious that they, too, were
elighted to have been asked to
ackage their hard earned knowledge for
bnsumption by those young explorers
»st beginning to chart life's course.

So, 1 stopped to think a bit about
hat 1 could learn from all this,
'bviously my chances of saying
nything that you will remember for very
)ng are not very good. But if 1 take a
'age from the teaching of my favorite
hilosopher, Ludwig Wittgenstein, and,
you will bear with me for a few
Hinutes, I will try to do a little
hilosophy. And to do this I will ask a
mple question: What is the value of a
entenary degree?

Cost

One obvious way to put a value on
your degree might be to say that it cost
about $25,000. Of course, this figure
covers only tuition, fees, board, and
room for four years, and there were
certainly other costs for books, personal
expenses, travel, etc.

And what about income you gave up
those years while on campus? This
could easily bring your total cost to
$75,000 or more. Deducting this full cost
from the amount that the average
college graduate earns in his lifetime
over that earned by the person with only
a high school diploma, the value of your
college education could easily be as
much as $300,000.

But is this really what we mean
when we talk about the value of a
college education? I doubt if even the
most crass of the industrial barons
making commencement addresses
today would accept that answer.

What about rarity? We don't have to
put a dollar sign on something to say it
is valuable. According to the latest
available bureau of census figures,
approximately 72% of our young people
manage to get a high school diploma
and of these about 3 out of 10 go on to
get a college degree. So, the fact that
you are a member of this graduating
class means that, educationally at least,
you are in the top 20% of young people
today.

But I can still ask: So what? Some
diseases are very rare but that sure
doesn't make them valuable.

In retrospect, many of us consider
our college degree valuable because it
represents a unique experience in our
lives. For most, it was a time of our
youth when we "tried our wings" and
experimented with all sorts of life styles,
espoused new and perhaps even
"revolutionary" ideas, and came into
contact with all sorts of different people

Frank Serio graduated summa cum laude with a
perfect 4.0 grade point average.

that we never before knew even existed.
We made many mistakes, but we did
this in the protected environment of the
college campus. And, for most of us,
never again will we know such freedom.

As 1 grow older, I find myself
agreeing more and more with those
philosophers who argue that life is
simply a collection of memories.
Philosophers love to get all tangled up
in such arcane topics. But if you will
stop to think about it, I believe you will
agree that our memories are something
pretty special. And just as the news we
print in the newpaper, they are made up
of the unusual, the different experiences
in our lives. We are not interesed in nor
do we remember the commonplace,
routine, everyday happenings. And I
think you will find, as I have, that these
college years have yielded a large and
valuable collection of memories.

The most valuable of these
memories is conventionally thought to be
the memory of what you have been
taught in the classroom— those facts
that you have learned in college. I
disagree.

Best M Centenary

I have attended more classes during
my strung out academic career than the
average guy, and I cannot remember the
professors or even the subjects that go
with the great majority of those entries

on my transcript Not that I have not
had some great teachers, and some
terrible ones. The best were right here at
Centenary, I am happy to say, and the
worst without doubt were at Columbia
University. But I had to wait until I
started teaching philosophy before I
really learned my subject at all well.

Hopefully, what we have learned
from our college experience is an
approach, an attitude, a few techniques,
and a widely varying acquaintance with
a rather large number of concepts.

The techniques and concepts make
an ever-changing tool kit which we use
as we make our way through life. Some
of these, perhaps those in our major
field, we are somewhat proficient with. A
number more, we are able to use a little
bit, but many of these will become rusty
from disuse rather quickly. And we have
a large collection of concepts which we
know just enough about to remember
that they exist and, should we need
them, are able to go back and find that
obscure drawer of our tool box from
where they can conceivable be taken
out, shined up, and put to use.

I am sure that most of you have
anticipated the point that 1 am leading
up to as it has been made many times
before.

The most valuable thing that you
have learned in your college career, I
and many other philosophers believe, is
an attitude, and approach to learning
that you will use for the rest of your life,
Whether you are impressed with
Socrates' claim that the unexamined life
is not worth living or simply faced with
the rapidly changing world we are all so
conscious of, the need to continue to
learn, to acquire new concepts and
techniques, to polish up and reapply
some of the almost forgotten ones, will
face each of you almost daily.

And how to go about doing this is
that attitude, that approach which each
of you will carry away from your years
here at Centenary.

This assessment of the value of a
Centenary degree has not, thus far, been
particularly surprising, and I claim little
originality in the rather pedestrian job of
analysis I have been carrying on.

There is, however, an additional
value in that document you will shortly
receive which you may not have thought
of, and I shall argue that it may very well
be the most useful of all. And if you are
going to take one point away with you
this afternoon, 1 recommend this be the
one.

The value 1 am speaking of is this:
Your diploma is a license to ask stupid
questions!

Kenneth Kellam marched at Commencement to
represent his Class of 1935. 1/ you would like to
participate in next year's exercises, please contact
the Alumni Office, (318) 869-5 151.

In my experience, 1 have observed
that most people are afraid to ask
questions— even when they may badly
need the answers. Why is this?

This often is the case because that
person is afraid of appearing dumb or
stupid. We have all heard the old saying
"It is better to keep your mouth closed
and be thought dumb than to open it
and remove all doubt" In my opinion,
this maxim is in the same class as the
one our mothers taught us— "Clean
your plate"— and led to half the
population being overweight.

Many times we think we are the only
ones in the dark, and this is rarely the
case.

Or we may be afraid that we won't
understand the answer. Actually, the
best test of whether someone really
knows what he is talking about is
whether he can express his answer in
simple everyday terms and without
technical jargon. The use of esoteric
language is most often nothing but a
sort of shorthand to save time or, in
some cases, it may be used in order to
be very precise. So, it may take him a bit
longer to give us the answer we need,
but so what? Even if he must be
somewhat imprecise, it most likely is
still close enough for what we need to
know. Simply avoid the guy who wants
to tell you how to make a clock when
you ask for the time.

Flattery

Through the years I have found that j
almost invariably people are flattered t|
be asked for information. When you
stop to think about it, haven't 1 been
demonstrating just that this afternoon?':

But all of these arguments are reall;
not necessary for, as I have told you, in
just a moment you will receive a piece
of paper that will allow you to ask all
kinds of questions— even stupid ones.

From this day forward, you should
never again hesitate to ask when you
need information. You can now stop a
speaker when you are confused. It is his
fault if he does not make himself clear
to you. If you will just ask for help, you
will almost always not only get that hel
but make a friend at the same time. An
without fear of embarrassment, for you
now have the evidence that you are an
educated person, and we all know that
that does not mean that you know
everything there is to know. It means
that you have learned how to obtain
that information which you need but d
not now have.

Did you ever wonder why college
professors could live so well on the—
pardon me, Dr. Webb— the pittance the
receive as a salary? Well, it's simple
enough. They don't have to worry abouti
status. They can drive a second-hand ce
to school because they don't have to
worry about keeping up with the
loneses. (I admit a certain art professor
on this faculty does seem to carry that i
old car bit a little far.) They can wear a
suit another year and use that money t(
buy a ticket to the symphony and to go;;
to the Ozarks when the leaves are in ful
color. They don't have to be concerned
about their standing in the community.
And from this day forward, neither do
you.

My conscience bids me add one
thing more. When you use this shiny
new license to go about asking
questions— and especially when you as
the really stupid sounding ones— you
will be doing philosophy. For philosoph
is not a body of knowledge but is a
method, an approach. We do philosoph
essentially as we have done this
afternoon, by asking three simple
questions: "What to you mean?", "How |
do you know?", and "So what?"

This method of doing philosophy b)
asking questions was first developed by
Socrates. It is very powerful, and I must
caution you that you can carry it too far
You remember that Socrates ended up
drinking hemlock.

It can also be carried on too long. I
hope that I have not done so.

PERSPECTIVES

Barbara Treat Green

A 1971 graduate of Centenary College has been
elected to its Board of Trustees.

Mrs. William T. Green, of Laurel, Miss, the former
Barbara Treat, is the newest and youngest member of
he Board.

A native of Minden, Mrs. Green attended LSU for
wo years before transferring to Centenary and
earning her B.S. in education. She was active in Zeta
au Alpha fraternity with which she is still active as
in alumna.

Mrs. Green also participates in many civic
)rganizations including the Heart Fund Drive, March
)f Dimes, American Cancer Society, Laurel
Community Concert, Laurel Little Theatre, St. John's
pay School, Laurel lunior Auxiliary, the Ballet Guild,
\rts League, Lauren Rogers Museum of Art, and
umerous garden clubs. She also holds membership
i the Daughters of the American Revolution and the
Jational Society of Colonial Dames.

She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Treat

Sam B. Grayson

Sam B. Grayson '48 became Centenary's 20th
member of the Alumni Association's Hall of Fame,
the highest achievement an alumnus can earn.

A member of the College's Board of Trustees, Sam
is also active with the Live Oak Multi-Faith Retirement
Center, and Noel Memorial United Methodist Church
on whose board he served for 1 0 years.

Sam serves as president of The Grayson Co.,
located in Dallas, Kilgore, and Shreveport; The
Grayson Investment Co., and The Grayson Foundation.
He is a partner of G & Q Realty Co., the G.S.M. Realty
Co. of Hawaii, and the Grayson Sunflower Farm Pecan
Growers.

An active director of Louisiana Bank & Trust, he is
a former director of Homer National Bank; a former
member of the national Briggs & Stratton Distributor
Council, and a former officer in the Kappa Alpha
Alumni Foundation.

A native of Shreveport, Sam now calls Sunflower
Plantation in Bossier City his home.

1977 graduate Vicki Gorgas
Matherne contacted the Office of Public
Relations this spring with one of our
juiciest plums. She writes: "I am
enclosing a copy of the article about law
school success rates for LSU School of
Law for law school freshmen. This was
included in LSU Law, Volume 2, Number
2 of the fall semester of 1984. On page
13, Centenary is listed as having a three-
year cumulative success rate of 70%
which is the highest success rate by
university"

A new $50,000 computer lab is in
place in Mickle Hall. Summer School
students will be the first to use the IBM-
PCs, a gift from the Community
Foundation of Shreveport-Bossier
Personal computers and printers have
also been installed in Magale Library for
use by students, faculty, and staff. Apple
computers, used in the social sciences
department, will also be used for copy
editing and indexing for the 1986
Yoncopin, yearbook.

Centenary is one of 10 colleges
throughout the country that have been
chosen as a pilot site by the College
Board of the College Scholarship Service
and SAT to test financial aid software.
The testing will be under the auspices of
Karen Cole, director of financial aid.

The Marjorie Lyons Playhouse was
selected this year for inclusion in Alpha
Psi Omega's publication, Playbill. The
honor includes a photo feature of the
Theatre Department's activities.

Centenary's Meadows Museum's
documentary on lean Despujols and his
works, "Indochina Revisited," has
garnered five (maybe six by next week)
national and international awards: The
Cine Golden Eagle (Council for
International Nontheatrical Events):
Gold Medal, International Film & TV.
Festival of New York; "Best" from
Hemisfilm, International Fine Arts
Center of the Southwest, 1985; 1985
Merit Citation in the Wilder Award
Competition, Texas Association of
Museums; and Honorable Mention, 28th
San Francisco International Film
Festival, Golden Gate Awards Film and
Video Competition. A French version of
the film will soon be produced—
oooo la la !

Centenary is the smallest Division I
NCAA school in the nation with inter-
collegiate sport offerings in basketball,
baseball, crosscountry, golf, ri fiery,
soccer, tennis, and volleyball. The
women's teams are affiliated with the
NAIA in tennis, gymnastics, and cross
country.

Foreign study opportunites include
an exchange program with the
University of Aarhus, Denmark; British

Studies at Oxford, England, the London
School of Economics, and more.

Eight Centenary athletes took Ail-
American honors this year with four
being named Academic Ail-Americans.
In women's gymnastics, Loye Walker,
Suzanne Reasor, Janet Stephens, Holly
Rucker, and Susan Gibson were named
All-American athletes. Academic honors
went to gymnasts Susan Gibson and
Katrina Kellog and tennis player Sandy
MacMillan and Cynthia Vanderslice

lust prior to Commencement on
Sunday, May 19, eight Centenary
students were commissioned as second
lieutenants in the U.S. Army. The
immediate plans for this commissioning
group are varied:

2nd Lt. Robert Thomas, B.A in
political science, was awarded
Distinguished Military Graduate and the
Army Achievement Medal and will serve
in the Corps of Engineers as a Regular
Army Officer.

2nd Lt. Adam Harbuck, B.A in
geology and Distinguished Military
Graduate, will attend the Infantry
Officers' Basic Course, Ft. Benning,
Georgia.

2nd Lt. William Fuller, B.A in
sociology and psychology, Distinguished
Military Graduate, and Army
Achievement Medal recipient, will
attend the Medical Service Corps'
Officers' Basic Course, Ft. Sam Houston,
Texas.

2nd Lt. Thomas Carman, B.A in
history and Distinguished Military
Graduate, will delay his entry into active
duty to attend law school at Mississippi
College, Jackson.

2nd Lt. Mary Floyd, currently a
nursing student at Northwestern State
University School of Nursing, will
complete the Louisiana certification
exams in February 1986, and then enter
active service in the Army Nurse Corps.

2nd Lt. Michael Talley will graduate
this summer with a B.S in business
management

2nd Lt. Jack Regan, as a member of
the early commissioning program, will
graduate in May 1986, with a B.S. in
geology and will serve in military
intelligence.

2nd Lt. Jerry Smith, also a member
of the early commissioning program, is
a junior majoring in physical education.

Cadet David Shoffner, B.S. in
biology, will be commissioned in July

Share these fruits of our laboi\

1985, upon his return from advanced
summer camp at Ft Riley, Kansas. Davi
has been assigned to the Medical
Service Corps and will attend the
Officers' Basic Course at Ft Sam
Houston in the fall of this year.

Ray Mc Daniel, Jr., a music and
business student, has been awarded th
Rotary Scholarship Award for a year's
study at the University of Exeter,
England. The award covers round trip
transportation, tuition, and other
academic fees, meals, and lodging, as
well as limited educational travel and
contingency funds.

Tom Ufert has been selected to
serve as the LBJ Intern for U.S.
Congressman Buddy Roemer during th(j
month of July. Before departing for
Washington, Tom will have attended th
Young Republican's national meeting ir
Chicago as the only delegate from
Shreveport.

Centenary graduates have a high
rate of acceptance into outstanding

id scholars and their parents.

-aduate schools. A sampling:

Robert Robichaud— Tulane Law
chool (granted one of only ten regional
1,500 per year scholarships), Emory
aw School, University of Georgia Law
:hool, Washington and Lee Law
:hool, and American University Law
:hool.

Liz Selby — Emory University (a tuition
aiver plus $6,400 per year stipend for
le study of molecular genetics)

Frank Serio- Notre Dame ($7,500
■llowship in math); University of Texas-
ustin ($9,000 combination fellowship/
ssistantship)
Alyce Boudreaux— LSU Law School
Frances Blocker— Tulane Law School
Greg Brown— LSU Medical School
Leslie Downs— Yale University with
ancial assistance
Madeline Montgomery—
orthwestern University at Evanston,
ith financial assistance

At the Spring luncheon of the North
xiisiana Historical Association,

Centenary history majors swept the
undergraduate category of the Overdyke
Prize for research of local history. Edie
Carell won first prize for her paper about
Centenary students and national
politics, 1956-1972; Alan Strange won
second prize for his paper about
Shreveport's local option election of
1952; and Alyce Boudreaux was awarded
third prize for her research about race
relations in Shreveport in the early 1950s.

Six seniors were endorsed by the
Centenary School of Church Careers in
a special ceremony Saturday May 18.
Ramona Lynn Beth ley, Laura Echols,
Laura Ehrhardt, Mary lo Monzingo, Ron
Whitler, and )ami Zimmerman all
received certificates of endorsement
from the Church Careers program, one
of the first of its kind in the nation.

At the Fall Regional Meeting and the
Spring State Meeting of the National
Association of Teachers of Singing
(NATS), Centenary students were
winners. At the regional competition,
Dianne Pickett won a third place and
Don Brazile, a first place. At the state
competition, Phil Hornady took first
place, Don Brazile, second, and Lori
Martin, first. Lori was also voted Miss
Shreveport in city-wide competition.

This summer Suzi Corley, Cheryl
Dring, and Kim Harrison have leading
roles in productions at Inspiration Point
Summer Music Festival.

Dr. Donald Webb was appointed to
the University Senate of the United
Methodist Church, and was awarded
this spring the Edward Donald Grant
Education Award presented by the
Louisiana Moral and Civic Foundation.

Dr. Bentley Sloane (church careers)
was commissioned to write a history of
the College for publication in The
Shreveport journal.

Mr. Bruce Allen (art) will be
Centenary's first exchange professor with
Kang Nam College in Gyeonggi-Do,
Korea.

Dr. David lackson (English) will be
teaching at St lohn's College, Oxford,
this summer in Centenary's British
Studies at Oxford Program.

Dr. Jeff Hendrix (English) will be
teaching in the Louisiana Tech Rome
program this summer.

Dr. Webb Pomeroy (religion) has
been selected as a participant in a
Fulbright Faculty Seminar on Modern
China. The seminar will be held in China
this summer.and the itinerary includes

visits to Peking, Xian, Nanking,
Shanghai, and Canton.

Dr. Lee Morgan (English) has spent
his sabbatical this semester and
summer doing research in England at
the British (Museum) Library and the
)ohn Rylands Library of the University of
Manchester.

Dr. Michael Hall (English) hosted
Centenary's first NEH Seminar this year
for 15 English teachers from all over the
United States. Dr. Hall will be on leave
for 1985-86 to work for the National
Endowment for the Humanities in
Washington, DC

An article by Dr. Arnold Penuel
(Spanish) "Paradox and Parable: The
Theme of Human Indebtedness in
Borges' 'Las ruinas circulares'," has been
accepted by the journal Critica Hispanica
for publication in 1985 or 1986.

Dean Dorothy Gwin, Dr. Don Emler
(religion) and lanie Flournoy (director of
public relations) have been named to
Wfto's Wfto in the South and Southwest.

The Encyclopedia of Religion in the South
published six articles by Dr. Sam
Shepherd (history) Dr. Shepherd
furnished biographies of church bishops
and scholars as well as a history of St.
Paul's Episcopal Church in Richmond,
Virginia.

Dr. Frank Carroll (music) was
honored as the "1984 Distinguished
Alumnus Award for Caareer
Achievement" with a plaque at the
alumni dinner of he Shenandoah
College and Conservatory of Music in
Winchester, Va.

Dr. Earle Labor (English) is speaking
this summer at the University of Hawaii
on Jack London before traveling to lapan
for a visit with "Pinky" Iwamoto, a
Centenary student in the mid '50s.

Constance Knox Carroll and William
C Teague (music) were featured guest
artists during the '84-85 season of The
Shreveport Symphony. The Centenary
Choir, along with the First Methodist
Church Choir, performed "The Messiah,"
in December, also part of the Symphony
Season, and sponsored by Centenary
Trustees and Mrs. Harvey Broyles.

Connie Carroll was also this year's
recipient of the Greater Shreveport
Music Teacher's Hall of Fame Award.

C Thomal Ault's (theatre)
manuscript, tentatively titled "Eighteen
Century Stage Design: The Works of
Citoyen Boullet and (ocopo Fabris," will
be published in August, 1986, by the
Theatre Library Association as Performing
Arts Resources, Volume 1 1. The editors
cited it as a major addition to the
literature of the theatre and as an
important text for scholars and design-
historians.

POTPOURRI

Mark Simmons

Mark W. Simmons has been named
Centenary's director of church relations.
He succeeds Kay Madden, who will be
marrying and moving to South
Louisiana this summer. The
announcement was made recently by Dr.
Darrell Loyless, vice president of the
college.

Mark holds a degree in business
administration from Louisiana Tech
University, where he was active in
professional and social fraternities and
the Student Government Association.
He has worked at the Ruston Daily Leader
and for Southwestern Electric Power Co.

Seven new scholarships have been
established at Centenary College
bringing the total to some 200 endowed
scholarships and 131 unendowed
scholarships.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. White of
Alexandria have established a $1 ,000
annual scholarship in honor of the Rev.
Robert Lynn Potter, who currently serves
as pastor of the Henning Memorial
United Methodist Church in Sulphur.

Alumni in the Little Rock, Ark, area,
led by Martha Stobaugh McCaskill, are
in the process of establishing a Pulaski
County Scholarship for Little Rock area
students attending Centenary. Another
Little Rock alumnus, Rick Taylor, is
establishing a scholarship to honor the
late Dr. Walter Lowery. It will be
awarded to a Centenary student majoring
in history.

Mark Sim mows

As director of church relations at
Centenary, Mark will serve as the liaison
between the College and the Methodist
Church, co-ordinating educational
programs for ministers and lay people,
developing scholarships, and recruiting
students.

Scholarships

Several businessmen in Slidell have
established a $1,400 scholarship
honoring Mrs. Gwen Murphy. Centenary
students who have graduated from
Slidell High School are eligible for this
annual scholarship. Mrs. Murphy's son,
Chris, an '84 graduate of Centenary, also
graduated from Slidell High School in
1980 Since that time Mrs. Murphy has
actively recruited prospective students
for Centenary and has hosted numerous
open houses for the Admissions Office.

The Alpha lota Chapter of the Kappa
Alpha Order at Centenary has established
a $500 scholarship for its members. The
annual award will be given on the basis
of academic achievement as well as
financial need

Mrs. Alvin M. lackson has established
a $1 ,500 scholarship for students in the
field of pre-veteriary medicine. This will

Alumni Directory

Already the Harris Publishing
Company is conducting telephone
follow-ups to alumni for verification of
the information to be printed in the
directory tentatively slated for release ii
November, 1985. At the same time, the
telephone representatives will be invitir
alumni to order personal copies of the
volume.

The telephone call is a follow-up to
the two questionnaire card mailings
sent to all alumni with verified
addresses. If you have not received you
questionnaire, please let us know
immediately.

be funded on an annual basis.

According to the wishes of the
family of Ricky Hayes, memorials given
by friends and relatives have been
donated to Centenary College to
establish an endowed scholarship in hi
memory. This first scholarship will be
awarded to a member of the 1987
graduating class of DeRidder High
School which would have been Ricky's
year of graduation. Subsequent awards
will be given to a student graduating
from a Beauregard Parish High School. i

Mrs. W. Ferrell Pledger is in the
process of developing the "Dr. W. Ferre:
Pledger Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Fund" When sufficient earnings are
available, an award will be made to a
student in the rehabilitation program o
demonstrating a financial need.

Centements

Anita Martin

"What is the value of a Centenary
education?" was the question posed by
Dr. Charles Beaird, '66, Publisher of "The
Shreveport Journal," in his
commencement address to the 1985
graduating class. As I sat there, caught
up in the pomp and circumstance of
this momentous occasion, the thought
occurred to me that each person from
Centenary's first graduating class in 1827
up through the graduates of 1985 has
discovered its value for his/her own life
whether or not it was ever consciously
defined. Perhaps, 1 decided, it is time to
invite just that!

This fall, Centenary is beginning an
institutional self-study for its
re-accreditation with the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools,
Centenary's regional accrediting agency 1
This process will enable the College to J
define its educational goals and
expected educational results. We have
previously asked you, as alumni, to
"Share in the pride," the pride that
comes from having been a part of a
college rich with history. Indeed, you ar
its history as well as its present and
future. The intertwining of your own
history with Centenary's has already

Donors

Dr. Doug Peterson '54 (left) doesn't
expect his picture to be taken at a
gathering for 600-p/us international
Science Fair Students at Centenary's
Gold Dome. Doug and his staff at
Bossier Parish Community College,
where he is Dean, were hosts for the
week-long Science Fair event. Centenary
College and the Louisiana Restaurant
Association co-sponsored a dinner party
for the students, complete with boiled
crawfish {above) and other Louisiana
delicacies.

Our thanks to the following donors
for the Centenary College-Restaurant
Association Science Fair Party:

Liz Hennigan

Holiday Inns of Shreveport-Bossier

Taco Bell

Sue Farmer

Eneile Mears

Mrs. )ay Lang

Mrs. Charles Home

Mrs. lay Hooper

Farmer's Seafood

Abe's

Chateau Motor Hotel

Shooter's

El Chico

Leon's

Tyson Foods

Salad Supreme

Santa Maria Produce

Brooksh ire's

Murrell's

Kon Tiki

Pizza King

Domino's

Eagle Snacks

Ms. Patou's

Italian Gardens

Hayride Kitchen

Coca Cola

Cain's Coffee

Woodward Coffee

McDonald's

FondeCain's

Southern Maid

Cobb's
Mama Mia's

Stark's

Cookie Co.

Butler Paper Co.

Pizza Hut

Charles Ellis Brown

Mark Greve

een established To have your insights
pd opinions, now, at this particular
me of self-study could aid in the
?finement of Centenary's goals for the
iture.

Another way your response to my
ivitation can be utilized is in our
Amissions program. As you already
low, colleges are competing fiercely for
3od students, and mass
ammunication is vital in reaching
lem. Quotes from "real people"
srsonalize this method of contact. Also,
hen talking with prospective students,
^stimonials often invite them to take a

closer look at Centenary as they identify
with an alum who is satisfied with not
only the academics, but also the wealth
of experiences that Centenary's liberal
arts environment provides. Professional
writers can paint the ideal picture, but
our current students and our alumni
offer an authentic perspective which is
far more meaningful to prospective
students.

Dr. Beaird concluded his address by
saying that one value to be placed on a
Centenary education is "a license to ask
questions." Hopefully, your questions
since embarking on your journey from

Centenary have enriched your life
experiences and enabled you to achieve
your own goals, professionally and/or
personally Whatever your questions
then and now, or the answers you may
have to "what is the value of a
Centenary education?", let us know what
Centenary did right for you as we focus
on making Centenary equally (or even
more) valuable for the students of
tomorrow.

Anita Cleaver Martin '80
Director of Alumni Relations

STRICTLY PERSONAL

1920s

FRANK BOYDSTON, Class Agent for
1924-27, compiled many of the following
Class Notes: Condolences are extended
to CLARENCE '23 and MARY
GUTTER1DGE and their family on the
loss of their son, CLARENCE, JR., who
was killed while hang gliding March 2.
Always interested in photography on
land, air and under water, Clarence, Jr.
was well known in many states for his
work After earning a master's in optics
and photoscience, he formed his own
successful business, Florida Precision
Graphics.

FLORENCE COMEGYS BRITT '25 has
walked three miles almost daily during
the past ten years. She is known as the
"little lady who walks down Gilbert
Street" (Shreveport) between 7 and 8 in
the morning. Many motorists know her
personally and have been known to stop
for a bit of conversation and an
exchange of gifts.

We offer sympathy to ELOISE
ADAMS FREY '25 on the death of her
husband.LT. FREY, JR He was president
of the Saline Bank in Louisiana for 17
years until his retirement The Freys
have six grandchildren and seven great-
grandchildren.

WALTER COLQUITT, 1927 Class
President, was named a "Man For All
Seasons" by The Shreveport journal. The
half-page feature story recognized him
as a successful pioneer in the field of
endodontics. In addition to his practice,
he lectured frequently during his 54
years of service. Walter and his wife,
Eleanor, have been married 54 years
and are the parents of two daughters
and a son, Tom, who is also a dentist
As senior citizens they enjoy walking
traveling and dancing just like the days
of the "Roaring '20s."

Funeral services for LATRELLE
SHIPLEY BILLEITER X27 were held April
29. She and David have been married
almost 60 years. She lived in Shreveport
for 66 years and was a charter member
of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority at Centenary.
She is survived by her husband, a
daughter, two granddaughters, and two
great- grandch i 1 dren.

Our condolences to JIMMY HYDE '27
on the death of his wife, VIRGINIA on
March 25.

Everyone remembers DRCLAUDE
CHADWICK '27 at the '84 Alumni
Weekend. He writes that since then "the
content of the little booklet I talked
about in my speech to the Roaring
Twenties folk last year was reviewed in
the National Examiner." He has received
requests from every state in the U.S.,
from all the provinces of Canada, and as

far away as Australia. So far he has
made over 100 speeches on "Eating on
a half dollar a day," has been on a half-
dozen radio talk shows and on a cable
TV. show!

Although she was not one who
"roared" loudly while on campus,
ESTELLEEN KINCA1D NELSON '28
wrote that she was pleased to attend
the "Roaring '20s" celebration and that
"due to my basic training at Centenary,
the quality of my 'roar' has increased
immeasurably through the years."

JULIAN COVINGTON '28 passed
away in Lake Charles in December as
the result of a heart attack Julian and
his wife, Mary Ed, lived next door to
Frank Boydston during the depression
years.

We offer deepest sympathy to BILL
BOZEMAN '28 on the death of his wife,
LILLIE MAE BOZEMAN 42. They both
lived in Oil City, La, for 53 years. Li I lie
Mae taught for 46 years there.

On a recent Shrine trip to New
Orleans, OTTO DUCKWORTH '28 met
Dutch Leggett, a member of the
Tennessee Doctors football team which
beat Centenary during the Bo McMillan

In Memoriam

Rev. George H. Corry '24
January 1, 1985

LaTrelle Shipley Billeiter X27

Mrs. David J.

April 28, 1985

Julian Covington '28
December 27, 1984

David Tarver '29
December 1984

Ted lefferies '29
January 2, 1985

Milton C Trichel, Jr. '30
March 7, 1985

Earl D. "Pete" Burt '34
May 4, 1985

John Ford McWilliams '35
August 19, 1984

Fred Orman, Jr. X39
1984

Lillie Mae Stone Bozeman '42
February 26, 1985

William Holmes Causey, Sr. X45
March 10, 1985

Kathryn Gamble '49
April 1985

Judy Hughes McCallon X62
February 29, 1984

Clarence Gutteridge, Jr. '65
March 2, 1985

football era in the '20s. Dutch told Ottc
of this incident CAL HUBBARD X26, a;
member of the Centenary team, was
umpiring a professional baseball game
ten or twelve years later, and Dutch wa
the catcher. Early in the game, Cal
looked down at him and said, "Haven't
we met before?" Dutch answered "Yes,
in football, and my team won both
games." The days of rivalry were
bygones... even though Dutch added, "M
pitcher threw only strikes the rest of th
game!" Between innings, there was
much friendly conversation, and at tim
the play was held up until one of their
finished a long story. Cal died several
years ago after retirement from many
years as chief of the American League
umpires.

From Nacogdoches, Texas, JOE
LACY writes that his friend and neighb
TED IEFFERIES '29 died. He remember
Ted was a dedicated team player on th
football field. He successfully taught ar
coached in high schools and colleges.
His teams at Wichita Falls were always
on top, and one year they were state
champions. He later coached Stephen
Austin State University having eight
winning seasons. He served as athletic
director and coach at Orange, Texas, ai|
returned to Nacogdoches after
retirement and became active in servic
club work.

Rev David Tarver '29 died in San
Diego after a heart attack. The College
has received some of his personal
belongings. If anyone knows the name
and address of any of his relatives,
please contact the Alumni Office.

1930s

For the Class of 1932, Class Agent |
CHARLES RAVENNA reports that
ROBERT MCNAIR SMITH retired as
senior minister of the Fairfield Avenue
Presbyterian Church in Shreveport in
December. His congregation honored
him with a seated luncheon followed h
a reception that afternoon.

JAMES LEE KING '32 currently
serves as treasurer of the Caddo Retire
Teachers Association. He represented :
the class at Founders' Day Convocatioi
in April.

ERNESTINE RUESCH, Class Agent
1937, writes that TODD TILLMAN,
former LSU professor, is now enjoying i
retirement in Shreveport.

HERMAN CANNON '37 retired fror
the service in 1975 as a lieutenant
colonel. He also lives in Shreveport

FRANK LENTO '37 wrote from
Fontana, Calif, that his work has been
the steel industry and that he enjoys
extensive travel.

W.D BODDIE '37 is back in

Shreveport as associate minister at First
vlethodist Church.

DORIS DUPUY MORGAN '37 and
lusband HOWELL are enjoying leisure
iving in Uvalde, Texas.

Class Agent '39 MALCOLM
CRENTEL heard from WALTER
)ANIELS, |R in Torrance, Calif. Walter
etired from Rockwell International and
low has a hobby/business making
;pinning wheels with sales in England,
Scotland, and New Zealand as well as
he U.S. He misses his association with
)ersons he knew at Centenary and
hinks they were the best

After leaving Centenary, ARTHUR
BOY" BLUE X39 enlisted in the Air
lorps, changed to the Army in World
Var II, and retired at the rank of warrent
•fficer. He, too, recalls times at
Centenary with fond memories.

1940s

EILEEN CLARK, '41 Class Agent, had
telephone chat with "BRIGHT STAR"
MERMAN, who related that "COTTON"
SARNES enjoys the Class Notes. She
Jso visited with MAL MclLWAIN of Pass
christian. Miss. He is chairman of the
Soard of Mcllwain Cadillac, Inc.

CHARLIE ROSE '41 called her to
slate that he retired from Industrial
teel Productions as a vice president
fter 35 years. His daughter is a Zeta
?presentative at Centenary and another
aughter is married to a Presbyterian
linister.

CATHERINE LODESTRO CRAFT '41
rote that she married CLARK CRAFT
hile he was in the Signal Corps. They
ave lived in Hawaii, Venezuela, and
dw Houston.

BOB BARNIE has spent most of his

life in the Navy. As an aviator flying from
aircraft carriers in the Pacific and Far
East, he had two very interesting
experiences. One was duty with the
Atomic Bomb Test (Operations
Crossroads) at Bikini and Kwajalein
Attola. The other was at the end of
WWII, being in the Carrier Task Force at
Japan and flying off the Battleship
Missouri in Tokyo Bay as the surrender
was being signed. During this period, he
married a Navy nurse and to day they
are both retired and enjoy their daughter
and son.

STANLEY WILLER '41 retired from
the insurance business and writes that
he is enjoying every minute of it He is
active in the Broadmoor Kiwanis Club,
and helps select a Centenary student for
the Leo G. Raub Memorial Fund
Scholarship.

MARIE HEMINGWAY BAIN wrote
from Florida the sad news that LAMAR
died about a year ago.

Class President BILL STEGER, spent
33 years in the Air Force, and after
retiring, he became an energy analyst
with the Treasury Department He
married MAZZIE LANE while
completing graduate school at the
University of Tulsa, and he now lives in
California.

DR. MARY HELEN BROWN '46,
assistant professor and director of the
Applied Speech Communication
Program at Auburn University, has
written an article "That Reminds Me of a
Story: Speech Action in Organizational
Socialization" which will be appearing in
the Western \oumal of Speech Communication.

1950s

Studies by GRADY McWHINEY '50 of

'o Bossier City students have been awarded the prestigious, four-year, full-tutition Mumni Scholarships at
'ntenary. The winners and their parents are (left to right) Mrs. Bryant Vloodrow Madden, Maggi Madden,
>dney Armand, and his parents, Mr and Mrs. Glen brmand The annual recipients are selected by the
umni Board based on the applicants' outstanding achievements in academic, extra-curricular, and personal
■ivities.

early day settlers on the Southern
frontier were discussed in an article
entitled "The Celtic South" that
appeared in the May issue of Southern
living. Dr. McWhiney is the LB) Chair of
U.S. History professor at TCU and spoke
at Centenary this spring

OGAN WISEMAN GAJDOS '50, who
works in the contracting office at
Barksdale Air Force Base, spent April in
Denver attending the Air Forces
Contracting School. She found weekend
trips to the mountains, particularly the
Rocky Mountain Arsenal, an area of
interesting flora and fauna. Ogan is also
a member of the Northern Louisiana
Mensa.

1950 Class Agent JOHN PAYLOR was
overwhelmed with the news that poured
in response to his letter! Due to lack of
space in this issue, we have condensed
the information, and when space
permits, will be able to fully cover the
events in the lives of the Class of 1950.

BETTY JEAN EVANS BOONE '50
lives in San Diego and retired as chief
deputy counsel of San Diego County
Husband Jim and two sons are also
attorneys.

BETTE ROCK BREITHAUPT '50 lives
in Shreveport Bette's husband, JOE,
passed way in September, 1983. Son Jeb
is in Shreveport running the family
business with Bette.

DR. ALLAN N. CARR '50 is an
orthodontist in Shreveport Allan and
wife MARTHA NAN EDMONDS '51 have
one daughter and two sons, all living in
Shreveport

KATHARINE ROLLINS CARUTHERS
'50 lives in Shreveport. She has two
married daughters and two sons in
college. Katharine is active in church
and community work.

NICHOLAS A DE FATTA '50 and
wife VON ELL CARY have two sons in
college. Nick is with the Social Security
Disability Program Office in Shreveport

WILLIAM EUGENE DOWDEN '50
and wife GLORIA POOLE '49 have a
grown son and daughter plus three
grandchildren. Bill is superintendent of
schools, El Campo, Texas.

IOHN H. EVANS '50 is a retired
captain, U.S. Army and also retired from
Federal Civil Service. He has a grown
son and daughter, lives in Shreveport,
and enjoys life at his lake home also.

CHARLES D. FENSTERMAKER '50 is
a geologist with Stanolind Oil & Gas in
Oklahoma City. Lots of moving
experience— 36 transfers in 40 years. He
has two grown daughters and six
grandchildren.

JACOB A S. FISHER '50 is the
director of Pastoral Care Services, LSU
Medical Center, Shreveport lake is also
a retired U.S. Navy Chaplain. He and his
wife, NELL, have a grown son and
daughter plus two grandchildren

BRADY B. FORMAN, is the pastor of
the Live Oak United Methodist Church,
Watson, La. Brady and his wife, CAROL,
have four married children; three
daughters, one son, and five

Centenary is looking for the brightest and the best. \f you know of high school juniors or seniors looking
for a fine liberal arts college, tell them about Centenary, or send their names to the Office of admissions,
and we will do the rest.

grandchildren. Grandchildren are
expected to increase by two in 1985.

BETTY ANN GLADNEY '50 is clerk of
the Second Judicial District Court in
Homer, La. She returned home after
Centenary graduation and says she
plans to remain home in Homer.

MARY ANN HETTLER HALLQU1ST
'50 is a homemaker in Shreveport with
husband BOB, who is chairman of the
Education Department at Centenary.
They have two sons and a daughter, all
married, and five grandchildren. Small
world— son Gary works with JOHN
PAYLOR at First National Bank,
Shreveport.

10YCE YOUNGBLOOD HUGHES '50
is the Vocational Office education
coordinator at Atlanta, Texas, High
School. She is active in the Texas
Teachers Association and is also on the
National Education Association Board
of Directors.

LONNIE N. KIRKLAND '50 lives in
Albuquerque with his wife, the former
BARBARA MCKINNER of Shreveport.
Lonnie is retired after service with the
State of New Mexico. They have two
daughters and two sons, all grown.

DOROTHY ETHEREDGE
LEONARDOS '50 lives in Uncertain,
Texas. Dorothy is retired from Louisiana
Handicapped Children Services after 27
years of service, and she and husband
STEVE have a grown son and a
granddaughter. By this time, Dorothy
and Steve may be cruising the
Caribbean in a boat they have built
Sounds great!

JANE ANNE RYAN LILES '50 and
husband TOM have lived in Houston for
the past 1 7 years. They have a daughter
and a son, both married, and three
grandchildren.

PAT N. MASON '50 is a consulting

geologist in Shreveport. Pat has three
daughters, two sons and one
granddaughter. Pat taught school and
coached in the Caddo Parish School
System until his retirement in 1979. Bill
has been teaching at First Baptist
Church. Bob and his wife, BETTY, have
two daughters, both single. CHRISTI is a
physical therapist in Shreveport;
ELAINE, a Centenary graduate, is a
petroleum landman in Houston

JAMES A NELSON '50 is a
geophysical consultant in Midland,
Texas. Jim and his wife, MAXINE
DARSEY have two grown children and
two grandchildren. Jim would like to
hear from classmates. Write him at 406
Mid America Building, Midland 79701

SIDNEY B. PEARCE, JR '50 now lives
in St Paul, Minn. Sidney is single and
retired after long service with the U.S.
Postal Service. He is active in Masonic
work in the St. Paul area.

ANTIONETTE TUMINELLO PRICE
'50 is Supervisor of Guidance and
Counseling for the Caddo Parish School
Board. She and husband CLAYTON have
two sons, both in college. Antoinette is
very active in the Shreveport educational
community, publishes in professional
journals and maintains close contact
with Centenary.

ANN COLBERT REAGOR '50 lives in
St Petersburg Fla. with husband BILL
'49. The Reagor's have six daughters and
two sons ranging in age from 20-34.
Their Christmas card contained a photo
of a good looking family.

VINCENT M. TAGLAVORE '50 has
been living in Shrevepert since his
graduation from Centenary. He and wife
BETTY TANNER have a 1 5-year-old
daughter and a 14-year-old son. Vince
and Betty operate Sally May Dress Shop
and Tall & Stout Dress Shop in

Shreveport

BARBARA THOMAS THAMES '50
and her husband DR EARL THAMES 1
Live in Natchitoches where he is head J
of the Accounting and Computer
Information Department at NSU. They j
have three sons, two married and one I
junior in high school. Barbara is active'
in school and civic projects.

JANE SCHAFFER THOMPSON '50
field director and manager of Girl
Development for Pelican Council of Gi
Scouts in Shreveport lane and husbar
ROBERT '77 have a son and a daughtcj
and three grandchildren.

H. DURL T1MMS '50 has been livin
in Shreveport since graduation from
Centenary and is vice president and
manager of the Youree Drive Branch ol
Commercial National Bank. Durl has
three sons and a daughter, all married
and five grandchildren. Durl has been
Centenary basketball ticket manager ft
1 5 years.

ANNE ROBERS WAUGH '50 and
husband JIM '56 live in Ft. Walton
Beach. Anne is active in arts, and Pan j
Hellenic and still plays a winning hanoj
of bridge. Jim is a retired U.S.AF
airplane pilot and is a senior engineer
for Arvin Calspan. They have two childrij
both married, and three grandchildremj

WILLIAM P. ZIEGLER '50 lives in
Shreveport and taught school and
coached in the Caddo Parish school
system until his retirement in 1979. Bii
has been teaching at First Baptist
Church School, Shreveport for the pasii
six years.

PARIS LEARY '50, co-ordinator of
American studies at the University of f
Leicester, England, has received
mention in a new publication called T
Writers of Leicestershire "He has done mu
to encourge creative writing in his
adopted city," it says, "and is currently
co-editor of the locally produced 'Oth<
Poetry' magazine."

MARY JANE HITCHCOCK GIBSON
'54 is the assistant majority whip for tl;
Massachusetts House of RepresentatK
making her the highest ranking woma
in the House. She is the first woman t
hold this position and as a democrat
now serving in her fourth term in the
House She is the mother of four
children. Mary Jane still keeps in toucl<
with Centenary friends writing that
NOEL TIPTON and his family have
spent summers near the family's rentcj
cottages on Cape Cod, and DOTTIE
PEELER WALTER'S son is helping wit]
those cottages this summer. She wrot
president Donald Webb that "JANE ar
ALTON HANCOCK represent all that's
best about Centenary to me."

DR JOYE HOLLEY THORNE '54
recently returned from a year in Italy.
She participated in an inter-agency
agreement with the Department of
Defense Dependent Schools, on leave
from Houston's Aldine Independent
School District, to assist the schools i
Northern Italy, Greece, Crete, and
Bahrain to come into compliance witr

•deral laws concerning the educational
ghts of handicapped students. She was
ne of 16 people selected to serve in an
ea from Seoul, Korea to Turkey, with
le luck of the draw, love ended up
ased at the foot of the Italian Alps only
ie hour from Venice and two hours
3m Florence.

DR CONSTANCE MACDONALD
36, a 1950 Wells College graduate,
)mpleted her premedical requirements
Centenary and received a Doctorate
Medicine in 1960 from Boston
niversity School of Medicine. She was
varded the Wells College Alumnae
A^ard for her outstanding achievements
id clinical practice in the field of
edicine and health care. Presently, she
a clinical professor of pediatrics at the
niversity of Washington School of
edicine and School of Nursing. In 1981
lewas selected as Seattle's Outstanding
Woman of Achievement," and was the
st president of the Puget Sound
xiiatric Society. She is also a past
esident of the Washington Association
r Children With Learning Disabilities.

DR. LEE POPEJOY '57 writes that
entenary is "a place that has given
uch to me and which I am giving my
est and finest back to— my children."
lis fall two of his children will be
tending, bring the total to date to
ur!

1960s

RALPH A CRANSTON sent 1960
ass Agent MARGARET BOONE the
?ws that he retired from Sicily Island
ementary School as their principal in
ne. Wife SYBIL had already retired
)m teaching in 1973. they wished
eryone the best on the 25th Reunion
gretting that they would be out-of-
ate for the occasion.

961 Class Agent ANNE McLAURIN
ORRIS writes that she has returned to
e classroom after a 19-year break and
now teaching first grade at University
ementary in Shreveport.also that her
ry loving pupils share everything with
r including every virus! Her oldest
n, Steward, was accepted into LSU
edical school.

DR DICK MOREHEAD '61 will be
siting his sister, RHONDA BIGNER in
'jireveport this summer He, Berties,
Id children Melissa and lohn live in
breland Hill, Ohio.
1 From Bloomfield, Mich., HELEN
<|JLLEY BUITTARD '62 sent a card
ituring her family— husband Stephen
d children Stephanie, and Frank, and
rself (with that same beautiful smile).

From Natchitoches, SARA
r)RROUGHS'61 sends greetings. She
lis been Teaching in the English
cpartment at NSU for 12 years. She
Moys attending meetings with DRS.

i;e morgan, iohn willingham,

id WILFRED GUERIN, as well as other
Uivities such as camping bicycling
3d seeing other classmates in
fotchitoches- AUSTEN TEMPLE, BILLY

Three North Louisiana Methodist Churches won the first annual Bishop's Awards at Centenaryl Night
Monday, \une 3, in the Gold Dome The awards recognize the small, medium, and large church which have the
most students attending Centenary College The winners and presentors include [left to right) the Rev. Warren
Blakeman, Broadmoor United Methodist Church, Shreveport; Dr. Donald A Webb, president of Centenary
College; the Rev. Charles B. Humphreys, Springhill United Methodist Church; the Rev. Rupert D. Coles, Love
Chapel United Methodist Church in Haughton, and Dr. Walter Underwood, Bishop. Each minister was given
a $1000 scholarship to Centenary; a one-year pass to all academic, cultural, and athletic events, and an
engraved silver font.

BRYANT, and RYAN HORTON

PHILIP ANDREWS '61 works with
IBM in Los Angeles. He and his wife,
MARY ANN, have a son, Scott, who is a
sophomore at Puget Sound in Tacoma,
Wash. Their daughter, Katherine, is still
deciding on a college (Try Centenary!)

IEANE SEALY MARTIN '61 and
husband BILL are living in Naperville, III.
Both of their children are now in college.

Class Agent ]UDY BUTCHER '62
relates that ALLEN MILLER is
recuperating nicely after a serious
automobile accident

Congratulations to new brides
BETTE SIMS POTTER '62 and EDITH
ELLIOTT DUHON '62.

Dr. Harold Christensen, associate professor of
economics, was named Centenary's Outstanding
Teacher. A five-year veteran of the Centenary
faculty, Dr. Christensen holds the B.A, M.S.,
and Ed. D. degrees from Oklahoma State
University. He teaches courses ranging from the
introductory level to Evolution of Economic
Thought to Economics for Teachers to Economic
Games and Simulations.

ANGELINA DeFATTA RICE '62
teaches in the Caddo public school
system at Riverside Elementary.

ludy visited with TIM and DIANE
TEMPLE '62 at LSU in Baton Rouge
where their sons are in the same Kappa
Sigma chapter.

JIMMY and GEORGINA POTTER '62
send greetings from Pennsylvania.

'64 Class Agent LOIS ROWE writes
that ROSEMARY COSEY WANDER '64
received her Ph.D. in foods and nutrition
from the University of Georgia at Athens
last August She is now on the faculty at
Mississippi State University; husband
)OE is a Ph.D. (organic analytical
chemist), and they have a daughter,
Lucrezia, and two sons, Ezekiel and
leremiah.

DR T.E. B1TTERWOLF '68,
Department of Chemistry, U.S. Naval
Academy was in town to judge the
International Science Fair. Before
coming he wrote Dr. Stanton Taylor that
besides judging he wanted to see
Centenary and pass on to the students
the high quality of preparation in
chemistry that he received here. At a
Centenary seminar he presented
"Syntheses and Reactivity of Bimetallic
Compounds," which describes the work
he is doing at the Naval Academy on a
variety of transition metal dimer
compounds. He is also putting together
a paper for the Miami ACS meeting
which will reflect that work plus other
work which is now in progress.

In Abilene GAIL DAVIS TERRELL '69,
having completed a five-month training
program, has been named a Syntex
professional medical representative. In

this position she will provide health care
professionals in the Abilene area with
medical background and usage
information on Syntex pharmaceutical
products.

1970s

ANGIE H. RICE 70 is a social worker
in private practice. Husband IOE '69 has
been accepted to a radiology residency
at LSU affiliated hospitals in New
Orleans. They, with their three children,
Holly Matthew, and William, will be
moving there in July

DR CHARLES B. SIMMONS 71 has
been appointed senior minister at Noel
Memorial United Methodist Church in
Shreveport With his wife, LINDA
GARRETT SIMMONS 70, and their two
sons, Christopher and Jeffrey, he will
move back to Shreveport in early June.
Linda has already enrolled in the
graduate program at Centenary.

1971 Class Agent PAM HEARD writes
that attorney GAIL DALRYMPLE
R1CHTER 71 and husband ROBERT are
living in Selver Springs, Md., with their
infant son, Thomas Scott

MINNIE SAWYER BULLARD 71 is
the director of physical education at
Southfield High School in Shreveport,
and is working towards a master's
degree.

BROWN and NANCY BOONE WORD
71 and their two children, Garrett and
Emily, live in Brunswick, Maine. Ayah!

DEBBIE BAILEY SPENCER 71, her
husband,MAJOR DAVID SPENCER with
their two children, Julie and Scott, are
now stationed in Alexandria, Va

CHRIS MARSTON DA1GLE 71,
husband TOM and children Eric and
Julie have moved to Vestavia, Ala, a
suburb of Birmingham.

DR LYNN HORNE71 is a
psychiatrist practicing in Belle Mead,
N.J., where he and wife JANICE and
children Jennifer Marie and Christopher
Lynn live.

SALLY SAVAGE KEMBLE 71 and
husband JOHN are living in Dallas. Sally
completed her master's degree in art
history at North Texas State Univeristy
in 1982, and after several years of
teaching is now raising son Collin.

In Atlanta SHERRON BIENVENU
TOLLE 71 is on the faculty of the
Business School of Emory University.

BILL BUSH 71 is currently serving
as Shreveport City Councilman. He still
has his club Moulin Rouge, and the
combo. He and wife JUDY have two
daughters, Jennifer and Terri.

PAUL HEFFINGTON will become the
new 1972 Class Agent in the fall
replacing ANN HOLLANDSWORTH
KLEINE, who has done such a
marvelous job gathering news of the
class. She heard from TAYLOR and
MARY ANN GARRETT CAFFERY Mary
Ann was one of four Americans selected
by jury to participate in the International
Stained Glass Design Seminar in
Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She has

Bob Brown congratulates }ohn Yianitsas on his winning the Ellis H. Brown Leadership Award at
Honors Convocation in May. The award is based on scholarship, leadership, character, and service to
Centenary. Laura Echols was also a winner of the award.

started her thesis in glass on electric
glas temples. Taylor is a part-time
volunteer announcer for the public radio
station in Baton Rouge in between
practicing law.

DAVID "PINKY' ROBERTS 72
became the minister of Christian
Education at Oakdale Emory United
Methodist Church in Olney Md, a
suburb of Washington, DC where he
lives with wife SARAH and their three
children, Amy, lonathan, and Stephen.
Before accepting this position, David
worked a year with Mexican- American
migrant workers as the Migrant Health
Program director of a community health
center in Greenville, Ohio.

DEBORAH DODSON BROWN 74 of
Northfield received her doctor of
osteopathy (DO.) degree at Texas
College of Osteopathic Medicine's 12th
annual commencement. At Centenary,
she earned her B.S in pre-med/biology,
where she was a member of the pre-
med honor society. She will intern at
Fort Worth Osteopathic Medical Center.
Doborah is the mother of one daughter,
Heather Leigh.

DR WINSTON LEE HEDGES 74 is
the group leader of the chemical and
resins R&D group at Hexcel
Corporation in Dublin, Calif. SINDY
MUNCH HEDGES 73 teaches
kindergarten. They are both involved in
puppet ministry for children at their
church.

DR CHERRAL MASON 75 has
returned form a tour in Japan and is
now stationed at the U.S. Navy Hospital
in Newport, RI.

JIM POOLE 75 has been a staff
pharmacist at Humana Brentwood since
1980.

Songwriter and musician KEITH
STEGALL 77 was in town in November

to plug his new single "Whatever Turn
You On" (which was then #40 on the
Billboard magazine Hot Country Singles
chart!) He returned to Shreveport in M;
and made a public service TV spot for
Centenary to be used in recruiting.

JAN1NE SHAW 77 wrote that she
had been out of touch wth the alumni
office, and when she saw a copy of
Centenary at SALLY HUNTER KEDDAL's
78 house, she wanted to get back on
the mailing list Janine received her
Ph.D. in clinical psychology in 1984 anc
is working professionally in many
different areas including the Houston
Police Department as a police
psychologist; and Baylor College of
Medicine in medical research and
consultation, as well as maintaining a
private practice. She is also the
godmother of MARK and SALLY s son,
Owen.

For the past two years EILEEN
MARTIN 78 has been working in the
Music Department of the 7,000-membe
Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. The
department presents seven major
concerts a year and sings with the
Philharmonic Orchestra of Florida. She j
is part of a quartet of soloists who will j
be taping with Vienna Opera Chorus
this summer in Austria, where she
hopes to visit Dr. Mary Beth Armes, wh {
is teaching voice and directing opera at I
Ulm Theatre on the Danube. Also for M
this summer, she will be taking a trip tcj
Ocho Rios, Jamaica, which she won
when her name was pulled out of a hat]

Attending the September wedding <
1978 Class Agent DAN EDMUND to
REBECCA MILLER in New Orleans wer |
MIKE and LAURIE HAINSFURTHER 78 j
IOE HARDT 77 from Dallas, PARNELL J
and TERI HOLT '82, MIKE HAIK '80, TRIi
LUDWIG '82, POPE '81 and LAURA

DDEN '82, JIMMY POTTER 79, and
OHN 78 and BERT McCONNELL

(AYNE TRAMMELL KELLY 78 and
lusband STEVE '80 are the proud
)arents of a daughter, Margaret Rebecca
Yammell-Kelly, born April 12.

DAVID PENRI-EVANS 78 wrote
after getting a second degree from the
Jniversity of Wales, I taught high school
n the Channel Islands for two years. I
>ot the Master of Music Degree from
'SU in 1983, and now have almost
ompleted my doctorate in music at
ijl!...my dissertation is an opera about
tobert E. Lee!"

REV. KATHRYN IOHNSON DAUPHIN
79, an ordained minister and pastor of
he Lacombe United Methodist Church,
vas named "Young Careerist of the
'ear" by the Slidell Business and
Professional Womens organization. After
Zentenary, she graduated magna cum
aude from Emory University with a
faster of Divinity degree in the field of
heological studies. She is married to
he REV. RONALD DAUPHIN, who is
)astor of a Pearl River church.

1980s

GREGORY LEE '80 and LYNNE
^BBEY were married lune 22 in Flint,
Mich., and traveled to London and Paris
or two weeks. They now live in
Richmond, Va., where they both play in
:he Richmond Symphony. Greg has a
ull-time job selling stereos for
\udiotronics.

Congratulations to PETER MARK '82
and SARAH CUSH WINKLER '84 on the
birth of their son IOHN PETER They
ppened up Towne South Driving Range
n Shreveport

CATHY AMSLER '83, Class Agent,
offered congratulations also to R WADE
\4cCUTHEON and his wife, IODI
OULLETTE, on the birth of their
laughter. Wade works for G.AM.B. Inc.
is a district supervisor in a new
estaurant in Leesville called Benjamins,
)ut he also finds time to work on his
I4BA

IOHN 0. MOORE '83 counsels
jielinquent students and their families
ri two junior high schools in his old
chool system in Texarkana...says he's
'earning a lot

IOANN B MARTIN '83, who
graduated from Centenary with a
business Administration Associate
legree, is studying for her B.S in
ccounting at LSUS

GREG BLACKMAN '83 ran in his
econd Boston Marathon this spring.
When not studying at Vanderbilt
Aedical School in Nashville, or running,
e travels extensively— New York,
Washington, Chicago, Dallas, Houston,
:Jew Mexico, Maine, Canada, Rhode
;land, and Europe.

IENNIFER FORSHEE '83 is the
ssistant head coach at Cypress
cademy of Gymnastics in Houston.
From Hamburg Germany, THOMAS

BUDDE '83 writes that he is majoring in
industrial engineering, working part-time
at the University as well as for his
father's company. He says he needs to
brush up on his English due to lack of
practice.

In Shreveport ALAN YOKEM '83
works as an assistant general manager
at Yokem Toyota, and has started work
on his MBA at Centenary.

ALAN IRVINE '83, a teaching
assistant as well as a student in the
sociology masters and Ph.D. program at
the University of Pittsburg is finishing
working on a novel he hopes to sell
sometime next year.

Also in Nashville, DAVID OTTO '83
graduated from Scarritt College this May
with a masters degree in Christian
Education. He moved to Claremont,
Calif, to begin working on his Ph.D. in
theology and personality with an
emphasis in religion education at
Claremont School of Theology. This
degree will require some five years of
study, including dissertation, and David
hopes then to serve as a professor of
religious education and theology at a
United Methodist institution of higher
education (Centenary?). He visited in
Shreveport this April on the celebration
of the 10th anniversary of the School of
Church of Careers.

WENDY TILLETT '83 married (OE
DAVIS '84 at the First Baptist Memorial
Chapel in Lafayette on November 24.
Joe is an assistant golf professional at
Les Vieux Cheres de Lafayette golf
course: Wendy works at the Bank of
Lafayette.

NANCY GORDON MATOLKA '83 and
husband LENNY are now living and
working in San Francisco, where "the
weather is so much better than Kansas
City."

FRANCES HARRELL '83 lives in
Shreveport, where she works for
Congressman Buddy Roemer.

MISSY MOORE '83 and DAN ROSS
'85 are engaged to be married in Lake
Charles in August.

2LT FRANK W. ROOT of Magnolia
graduated from the U.S. Army engineer
officer basic course at Fort Belvois, Va.

AUDRIANNA GR1SHAM '85 is
attending the University of Arkansas-
Little Rock Law School.

KATHRYN SNELLING '85 was
promoted to administrative assistant to
the vice president of sales promotion
and visual presentation at Orbach's of
New York She writes that she is able to
fit a bit of her music education along
with the job.

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MEMORIES COME ALIVE IN '85

Curtis Melacon 74, golf chairman, checks the roster with
AG. Harper '36.

Edith Emmerich Mulling '54 came all the

way from Frankfurt, Germany, for Alumni

Weekend and to see daughter, Karen, a rising Mrs. Virginia Laskey, Honorary Alumna, an

senior at Centenary. daughter, Mrs. Cecil Kilpatrick \r. of Mobile.

Alumni Director Anita Martin talks about Alumni Weekend with Channel 1 2's Girl Pendley on Live at Five. Frank Boydston, Florence Comegys at the Roary

'20s Luncheon. i

INSIDE Centenary listed in 'Best Buys'

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Feb. 21-23, 1985

Alumni Tours
Revived by Board

BASKETBALL

Will the ball
bounce our way?

Sample Chair

Richardson
Installed

Webb Pomeroy
Studies in China

Comet Hal ley
on its way

By LARRY BURTON
Times Education Writer

"I'd like to go to Centenary, but I
can't afford it."

That comment is heard fairly often
by Centenary College recruiters, says
John Lambert, the private school's di-
rector of admissions. But the ex-
perience is worth the money, accord-
ing to a new consumer's guide to high-
er education.

Centenary is among 221 public and
private institutions to be featured in
The Best Buys in College Educa-
tion. The 400-page paperback by Ed-
ward B. Fiske, education editor of The
New York Times, is to hit bookstores
in October.

Loyola University in New Orleans
and LSU-Baton Rouge will also ap-

pear in Best Buys.

"This (publication) is one we really
wanted to get in," says Lambert, who
plans to seize it as a marketing tool.
"This kind of information is usually
picked up by newspapers and national
magazines, and that will give us some
good exposure. It also goes along with
our big theme this year, 'Centenary,
the affordable college in the South.' "

In compiling the book, Fiske sent
questionnaires to hundreds, of schools
nationwide.

"I have a previous book that has a
lot of the better-known schools. But
since people are so concerned about
cost these days, I thought it would be
helpful to list schools that might not be
that well known, but still have rich and
diverse programs and have managed
to keep their costs down," said Fiske

Good Newsl

during a phone interview. "In ( >
words, those schools providing a q ;
ty education in relation to the cc

Per-semester tuition at Centejy
is $2,100 for full-time students, jd
Lambert, who estimates that in
and board, meals, books and da I
day expenses bring that to $4,000. i
tion at Loyola, also a private scho jis
$2,414, while LSU-Baton R
charges $637, tops among Louis 'a
public universities.

The price of Centenary has no I
terred top students from enrolling ;.
cording to another publica ,
Peterson's Competitive ColUx
That guide lists Centenary amonf J6
schools that consistently have i ?
above-average undergraduate a i
cants than they can accept.

Centenary College is among 221 public and private institutions included in The Be
Bums in College Education. Edward B. Fiske, education editor of The New York Times, is the
author of the 400-page paperback which will hit the bookstores this month. The listing
adds clout to our recruiting theme Centenary— the affordable college in the South.

The Centenary College chapter of Literacy Volunteers of America (LVA) is $10,000 happier, thanks tc
grant from the Gannett Foundation. Participating in the check presentation are (left to right) Howard
Bronson, publisher of The Times, a Gannett newspaper, Ella Edwards, assistant and reference librar
at Magale Library, and founder of the Centenary LVA program; Dorothy Hall library aide at Maga
and a student in the program; and }im Montgomery '68, Gannett Foundation co-ordinator and edito
the editorial page at The Times. The LVA affiliate trains volunteers as literacy tutors and matches th
with adults who cannot read or who read poorly.

The Centenary College Magazine, Centenary,
(USPS015560), October, 1985, Volume 13,
No. 2 is published four times annually in July,
October, January, and April by the Office of
Public Relations, 291 1 Centenary Boulevard,
Shreveport, Louisiana 71 134-0188. Second
Class postage paid at Shreveport, La
POSTMASTER; Send address changes to
Centenary, P.O. Box 4188, Shreveport, La.
71134-0188.

Centenary strives to create an understanding of the mission, plans, and progress of
Centenary College and to inform readers of current happenings on and off campus.

Editor lanie Flournoy

Special Contributors Lee Morgan, Webb Pomer)

Clyde Smith, Jeannie Clemei

Production Creative Type,

Rushing Print j

Alumni Director Anita C Martin

Photography lanie Flourr

Richardson
Installed As
Sample Professor

Barrie Richardson is congratulated by Dr. Alton Hancock '54, Dr. Gaius Wardaway '49, and
[j Don Emler, while his wife, Lucy, looks on. Dr. Richardson, Dean of the School of Business, was
Called in Centenary's eighth academic chair, the Samuel Guy Sample Chair of Business Administration.

With the conviction and creativity of
a great teacher, Dr. Barrie Richardson
was installed Thursday, Sept 12, as the
Samuel Guy Sample Professor of
Business Administration.

The installation was held on the
occasion of the President's Convocation
with all the pageantry and pomp of a
traditional, formal academic celebration.

In his address, Dr. Richardson urged
the capacity crowd to try to look at life
differently "Human progress has been
the result of individuals who look at
things in a different way," he said. We
should not only use our "eagle eye" to
look at things in a direct way, but also
use our "Chinese eye" which is curious
and skeptical, and can move around to
various viewpoints. We all have the gift
of both.

Seeing things differently makes us
tolerant, and "If we, at Centenary, do our
jobs extremely well, then our students
will go out with competence, courage,
and humility, knowing there is meaning
to life."

The $500,000 chair was established
in April, 1 983, by one of North Louisiana's
oldest families to memorialize Samuel
Guy Sample, poineer in the early 20th-
century business world.

Reared and educated in Mansfield,
Mr. Sample graduated from the
University of Arkansas before starting
business as a merchant in his father's
company and as a plantation manager.

In 1908 (the same year Centenary
opened its doors in Shreveport) Mr
Sample moved his family to Shreveport
and began investing in real estate and
the Commercial National Bank, for which
he served briefly as president and later
as vice president and director until his
death in 1943.

Mr. Sample also served as president
of the Union Oil Mill of West Monroe
and of Delta Cotton Oil and Fertilizer
Co He was a member of the First
Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge,
and various Shreveport clubs.

The Sample Chair of Business
Administration is Centenary's eighth,
and the donors include Mrs. lames C
Bolton and Mrs. Paul M. Davis, |r, of
Alexandria; Mrs. Francis W. Scott, Mrs.
David C Tyrrell, William S Tyrrell, Mrs.
Barney Rickenbacker, Oliver H.P Sample,
Guy B. Sample, and Wilton Wade
Sample, all of Shreveport; and David C
Tyrrell, |r„ of Dallas.

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LASSIC

Feb. 21-23

Twice the fun ... that's the spirit for this year's Homecoming CLASSIC

Special events and traditions of our annual Homecoming have been combined with
the best of Alumni Weekend to make it THE time for alumni to return to campus.

Homecoming CLASSIC will be held Feb. 21-23, 1986, highlighted by the Gents vs.
Georgia State game plus class reunions, parties, and open houses.

"The reunion organizers and class agents have been talking about doing this for
several years," said Anita C Martin '80, alumni director. "Many alumni want to come
back when they can interact with students. The college is not a museum, they say."

It was at the July board meeting of the Alumni Association that the decision was
made to combine the two events.

The one winter event— Homecoming CLASSIC— will have its advantages:

• Students and professors are all on campus. • The President and the Choir
(who usually travel in the summer) will be here • Homecoming CLASSIC will
provide the one time when all alumni can be together. • The excitement of a
basketball game brings back great memories. • It won't be hot!

Eliminating the summer event (Alumni Weekend) will also mean that the Alumni
Office can offer special tours and travel opportunities. Already, plans are in the making
for a trip to Europe this summer. (See page 5 for details.)

Work is definitely full-speed ahead to make this first, rejuvenated Homecoming
CLASSIC the best ever. "It's overwhelming ... and we have to rethink everything and
work fast," said Anita. "If this really reflects the feelings of our alumni— and the Board
definitely feels that it does— then this is what we'll do. I'm all for something that we all
support"

And for twice the fun, let's support it!

"Combining Homecoming and Alumni Weekend brings together the best that

Centenary has to offer."

Shaune Ladner,
President, Alumni Association

1947 graduate Willard Cooper's classic car sets the mood for Homecoming CLASSIC planners (left to
right) Emily Hauden Vukozki '58, \ane Johnson Cooke '69, Jill Brown '84, Anita C Martin '80, and
Julia Ann Hamiter Andress '63. Homecoming CLASSIC will combine Homecoming and Alumni Weekend.

Friday

Golf Tournament
Awards Banquet

Saturday

Registration

Parade

Campus Tours

Roaring Twenties
Luncheon

Thirties Luncheon

All-Campus Cook-Out

Alumni College
Classes

Open Houses

Class Reunions

Basketball Game
Gents vs. Georgia State

Victory Dance

Sunday

Worship Service

Dr. Donald Webb
Centenary College Choir

Travel to Europe This June

Alumni Board Revives Summer Tours

Picture yourself traveling through
Europe, in a grand style, with a group of
un-loving Centenary College alumni. An
exciting 14-day escorted tour through
he heartland of Europe has been
)lanned by our Alumni Association
>pen to all of our alumni and their
amily and friends.

The group will fly out of Shreveport
>n |une 16, 1986 aboard a Delta Airlines
2t, and return on June 30 having visited
;ome of the most beautiful areas of
Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Italy
-iere are some of the highlights of this
exciting tour:

une 16 Delta Airlines departure from
Shreveport

une 17 Arrive in Frankfurt, Germany,
lodging two nights in a
Country Manor hotel outside
Frankfurt

jne 18 Cruise on the River Rhine,
shopping

ine 19 Drive to Interlaken,

Switzerland; two nights in the
deluxe Hotel Beau Rivage

jne 20 Day for optional sightseeing in
the area, a cruise on the
Thunersee, cogtrain ride up the
(ungfrau, rest, and/or shopping

jne 2 1 Drive across the Alps to
Lungano, Switzerland, the
beautiful lakeside resort city.
Evening meal at the hotel

me 22 Continue across the Italian

Alps to Venice, Italy, with two
nights in the beautiful Hotel
Ambasciatori of Venice/
Mestre, the gateway to Venice

me 23 A day of rides on the canals,
shopping sightseeing in St
Mark's Square, the Doge's
Palace the Rialto Bridge a day
full of excellent choices in
Venice

me 24 Drive through beautiful

countryside to Villach, Austria,
our overnight stop in the
picturesque hills of Austria.
The evening meal is included
in the Hotel Romantik Post

ne 25 Now it's on to historic Vienna,
the cultural showplace of
Europe. Two nights in the
Hotel de France.

ne 26 The morning is devoted to
guided sightseeing of Vienna
and the afternoon left to
optional touring and shopping.

. ■ ■

Members of the Executive Committee of the Mumni Board are {left to right) Shayne Ladner '80,
president, Mary Tullie VJyrick Critcher'68; Wayne Hanson '50, president-elect, David Henington '82,
and Gordon Blackmon '80 (in foreground}. For the first time in many years, the Mumni Board will offer
an alumni tour to Europe.

[une 27 Today it's through Austria to
Salzburg the romantic setting
for "The Sound of Music" Our
hotel is the deluxe
Oesterreichischer Hof.

|une 28 The ancient city will be visited,
in detail, as a part of a guided,
walking tour. The evening is
open for a choice of concerts
in beautiful palace halls.

)une 29 The last night is in romantic
Heidelberg with its beautiful
castle and its "Student Prince"
atmosphere Dinner is included
in our Hotel Zum Ritter
Nekargeman.

)une 30 The group will travel by motor
coach to the Frankfurt Airport
for departure on Delta Airlines
to Shreveport

As you can see, the schedule allows

for exciting group activities as well as
time for more individualized touring
shopping and relaxing.

The cost— including airfare, ground
transportation, First Class and Deluxe
hotels throughout, continental breakfast
each morning three evening meals,
guided sightseeing in Vienna and
Salzburg a short cruise on the River
Rhine, all taxes and luggage handling-
will be $1 ,775 each. A deposit of $250
each will be due on or before October
30th. The total cost is subject to
increase in airfare until the total amount
is paid

Those desiring further information or
to have their name placed on the list,
should contact the Alumni Office by
mail or by phoning (318) 869-5151 or
Globe Travel in Shreveport
(318)424-5080.

POTPOURRI

New faculty, staff

Some 22 persons have assumed new
faculty and staff positions at Centenary
College. They include Larry Bagley,
Men's Assistant Basketball and Volleyball
Coach; Dr Ernest Blakeney Chemistry;
SSG Tom Holloway and SFC Bernard
Jenkins, Military Science Mrs. Kay Lee,
Senior Adult Education; Bob and Willa
Moss, Gymnastics; Dr. Stephen Rock,
Political Science; Kendall L Rogers,
Trainer and Equipment Manager; Dr
and Mrs. Rick Rowel 1, Music Dr. Austin
Sartin, Geology; Dr. Paula Short,
Education; Mark Simmons, Director of
Church Relations; )oe Simon, Director of
Scholarships and Grants; Paul Spillenger,
English; Katie Stevens, Student
Employment; lean Trahan, Auditor; Dr.
David Wetsel, French; Steve Wiegenstein,
English; Nancy Harner, Director of
Student Activities; and Peter Winkler,
Golf Coach.

Directory ready

All telephone contact has been
completed by Harris Publishing Company,
publisher of our official Alumni
Directory. The telephone callers verified
the information which alumni provided
on the questionnaires and the
information currently held on alumni

records. At the same time, the telephone
representatives invited alumni to
purchase personal copies of the directory.

The directory is tentatively
scheduled for release around mid-
October. If you have not received your
copy by November, 1985, or if you are
interested in ordering a copy and have
not heard from the publisher, you may
contact them directly at the following
address; Customer Service Department,
Bernard C Harris Publishing Company,
Inc, 3 Barker Avenue, White Plains, NY
10601.

Enrollment

Self-Study

Centenary embarks this summer on
a two-year self-study for re- accreditation-
its third such undertaking.

The once-a-decade event is a
requirement of the Southern Association
of Colleges and Schools (SACS), our
regional accrediting agency

Dr. Lee Morgan will for the third
time direct the Self- Study and Dr. David
lackson will chair the Steering
Committee, with Patricia lackson serving
as the administrative assistant

The members have set up divisional
groups and have also talked about the
uses to which Centenary might put the
results.

Student employment office established

A new Student Employment Office
at Centenary College will help match
full-time students with part-time jobs.

Free to area businesses, the service
will be offered year-round and will be
coordinated by Katie Stevens, a recent
Centenary graduate. The program is
under the auspices of the Office of
Financial Aid at Centenary and is
designed primarily to assist students
who do not meet federal guidelines for
financial assistance.

Ms. Stevens sees the program as a
service to both students and area
employers. Students will benefit from
the additional income and from the
work experience. Employers will have
the advantage of hiring students with a
Centenary education.

The office will place students in a
wide variety of part-time and temporary
positions, from babysitting to
bookkeeping But the emphasis will be
on finding curriculum-related
employment which will enhance the
students' education "Our objective,"

Yjxtie Slevens

says Ms. Stevens, "is to contact a large
number of employers so that students
will have more opportunities and so
that area firms can benefit from and
recognize the caliber of students
Centenary produces."

Student Employment Office hours
are Monday through Friday, from
9:00 a.m. until noon. For more
information, please call Katie Stevens at
(318)869-5042.

Undergraduate enrollment is up ji
slightly at Centenary College.

Some 771 students have enrolled
this fall, compated to 765 last year.
There are 229 freshmen, 172 sophomo-'
1 16 juniors, and 155 seniors, taking a
total of 10,085 hours. Sixteen persons}
are auditing classes, totaling 125 houii

Scholarship director

|oe A Simon has been named
Centenary's director of scholarship
development The announcement wasj
made by Dr. Darrell Loyless, vice
president of the College.

A graduate of LSU with a B.S in
business and a master's in history ancl
economics, Simon is coming to
Centenary from LSU-Shreveport, when
he has been director of student activitifi
He succeeds Andy Shehee, who is
leaving the field of education after ma
years to enter private business.

Simon has also worked at the
University of New Orleans, the Univel
of Arkansas, and LSU-Baton Rouge.

He is active in the community anci
serves on the boards of CODOFIL anci
the Shreveport Summer Music Festival
He is also a member of the Red River |
Runners Association and is a coach fcl
Towne South Youth Sports. His churcli
is St Luke's United Methodist, where I
has served on the board, as president |
the Methodist Men, and as stewardsh!
chairman. He is also a member of the
John Wesley Lay Ministry Counseling
Group.

As director of scholarship
development, joe will be in charge of I
establishing new endowed and annuE
funded scholarships, and maintaining
current scholarships.

Muses — Creative and successful

Muses: the goddesses held to be
esponsible for creativity and higher
earning ... and a newly formed group of
uccessful women at Centenary College.

The 30-member (and growing) group
as dedicated itself to three of the
College's biggest challenges: recruiting
tudents, raising endowment, and
Tiproving the quality of life for our
tudents.

In its first year of action, the group
as accomplished much.

• A Women's Endowment Quorum
nth minimum membership at $1000

as been established with 23 charter
lembers and nearly $40,000 in
ndowment funds. (See related story on
lis page)

• The lobby of Jackson Hall,
entenary's oldest building has been
ainted, carpeted, furnished, and
ccessorized

• The Centenary Choir has 70 new
laroon and white choir robes, thanks to
^e Muses Some $6,000 was donated by
ioneer Bank and Trust, First National

Bank, Louisiana Bank and Trust, and the
Equitable Life Assurance Co. - E. Wade
Lippard Agency

• A Recruitment Committee will be
showing the award-winning Centenary
slide show to local church and high
school groups. They will also be
identifying Centenary alumni in other
towns who would be willing to do the
same. The slide show is available in
carousel/cassette tape from form and
on the VCR format The Muses will turn
in names of prospective students to the
Office of Admissions.

Tiddle Bettis Florsheim '46,
Virginia Kilpatrick Shehee '43, and Lee
Wheless Hogan '66 are cochairmen of
The Muses. Current membership
includes Marty Noland, Jo Reid, Ann
Olene Querbes '65, Kay Jeter, Vada
McGoldrick, Betty Vogel McDonald,
Mimi Hussey, Nancy Hudson Ketner,
Doris Box, Leone Reeder, Dorothy B.
Gwin, Mary Moss Henderson, Chris
Hughes, Knox Goodman, Carolyn Clay
Flournoy '45, Fannie Heard, Dot Hensley,

Women's Endowment Quorum

A Vision With a Purpose" is the
■ason why 23 North and Central
ouisiana ladies have joined together to
uild the endowment of Centenary
ollege.

A dream of Muses member Doris
ox, the Women's Endowment Quorum
now a reality. The roster resembles a
'ho's Who of Caddo, Bossier, and
voyel I es parishes: Mrs. Luther A.
eene, Mrs. Harvey Broyles, Mrs. AL
yrd, Mrs. Edward T. Carruth, Mrs. CO.
Dil, Mrs. WW. Gardner, Mrs. lohn A
endrick Mrs. Samuel B. Hicks, Mrs.
"lomas E. Hogan, Mrs. Sam D Hunter,
rs. Roy Hurley, Mrs. lohn H. Johnson

Mrs. Norman V Kinsey, Mrs. Edwin
oore, Mrs. George D. Nelson, Mrs.
jstin G Robertson, Mrs. W.L Sibley,
rs. David Tyrrell, Mrs. Donald A Webb,
rs. Roland Wibker, Mrs Robert E Witt,
rs. Hoyt Yokem, and Mrs. Box

Membership is open to ladies who
ave on their hearts how the College's
idowment can be improved: by their
vn gifts, by creative projects, and by
icouraging potential donors. Annual
Jes are a minimum of $1000. There will
: few meetings: a business session
id an educational event: social
itherings, and travel opportunities as
ey arise Invitations to special events
'onsored by the College will also be
tended to Quorum members.

"Our goal is to raise $100,000," said
rs. Box, who has chosen this as her

first 'challenge' with Centenary. A non-
alum (and not even a Methodist!), she
sees the group as making a significant
impact on the College, now and in the
future.

With over $35,000 now in hand, the
ladies plan to reach their $100,000 goal
in about four years. In the meantime,
they will keep attuned to the current
needs of the College via a Future
Planning Committee. If a need at the
College is one that they wish to address,
it will be considered a side project using
separate monies.

One such project was the renovation
of the lobby in Sexton Hall The $6800
undertaking involved painting papering
carpeting furnishing and accessorizing
The dark 'early attic' lobby is now a
cheerful place to gather and to entertain
friends.

In March, the ladies heard a
presentation by Dr. Barrie Richardson,
Sample Professor of Business Adminis-
tration, and last August, they made a
trip to Hodges Gardens as special
guests at the Centenary College Choir
summer camp.

The Quorum will have its next
business meeting in February when the
first year's activities will be reviewed.
Charter memberships will be open until
that time. If you would like to join— now
or in the future— please contact Chris
Webb or Janie Flournoy at the College.

Lorraine Yearwood LeSage '49, Harriet
Belch ic, Sandy K Edwards, Bea White,
Kathryn Bancroft, Kay Butcher, and Tina
Anderson.

All in all, The Muses are proving
themselves to be very creative, especially
on behalf of Centenary College.

Alumni Admissions

The 1985 freshmen have hardly had
time to unpack, and Centenary recruiters
are back on the road looking for next
year's group.

Their job will be a little easier,
though, thanks to alumni participating
in the Alumni Admissions program.

These are alumni — this year in key
markets only— who will help our
recruiters identify prospective students
and work with them in various ways to
interest them in attending Centenary
College.

Deborah and Charles Boyd, Dan
Edmund, Mike Haik, Mike and Jamie
Osburne Jackson, Kathy Keyes, Jan
Conlin McAlister, the Rev. Doug Cain,
Bruce Dinwiddie, lenny Piner Simon,
Susan Snyder, Stanton Frazar, Gary
Precther, Lucy Thornton, Drs. Susan and
Peter Kastl, Joyce Cohen, and the Hon.
John A Dixon, Jr., are helping in the New
Orleans area.

The Baton Rouge contacts are Philip
Budd, Mark Couhig |oy Irwin, Graham
Bateman, Dale and Liz Kirkindoll, Anne
Morris, David Penri-Evans, Phoebe
Thompson, Lee McKenzie, and James B.
Schwietzer.

In Little Rock, Beth Richardson
Allen, Cathy Amsler, Mimi Mitchell,
Maury Mitchell, the Rev. and Mrs.
Rodney Steele, Mary Bea Thomas, Glen
Williams, and Martha Stobaugh
McCaskill are helping.

Contacts in Dallas and Fort Worth
are Ted and Pam Case, Ellen Cole, Karl
and Robin Dent, Bill and Debbie
Dunlap, Cathy Lensing, Pete and Melinda
Matter, Pat and Bruce Morgan, Debbie
Carter Mulvenna, Julie Clegg |oe Hardt,
lohn and Ann Purdy, Randall Gonzales,
and lohn Yianitsas.

The Houston area contacts include
Mark Cook Joe and Mary Walker, lohn
Wiggin and Mary Jane Peace, Martha
Bigner, Mindy Ramey, Lydia Scales
Anderson, Lisa McCarthy, Cynthia Lewis,
and Jan and Galen Eads (wherever they
are!)

The Alumni Admissions "jobs" range
from telephoning or letter writing to
clipping newspapers with prospect
names, to hosting open houses, to
transporting prospective students to
campus. The Office of Admissions is in
charge of the program: please call John
Lambert for information, (318)869-5131.

Division I basketball — can Centenary survive?

There are 282 colleges and universities competing in the NCAA's Division I, its
lighest classification ... and the smallest school by far in the division is Centenary
College.

Top athletes, top dollars, and top billing are hard to come by, but Coach Tommy
lanterbury is facing the challenge head on.

A three-year plan devised by Canterbury last summer could mean "the jackpot
waiting the school," according to Richard Baudouin's cover story in Shreveport's
ipstate.

The first part of the program involves recruiting. Finding the student who can make
he grade on the basketball court as well as in the classroom will be top priority,
/larginal, borderline athletes will not be considered for the Centenary team.

At the same time, to compete for these smarter athletes, Coach Canterbury will
leed more recruiting dollars. Unfortunately, those academically and athletically strong
ilayers are not easily found in North Louisiana. The basketball staff will have to widen
:s reach to get the brightest and the best

To help raise those extra dollars and not stretch an already tight budget, Canterbury
5 prepared to begin playing higher caliber schools such as Oklahoma and LSU. "You
;ive up a sure win to take a very possible licking to get some money to recruit the kind
if kids you want," he said.

Already, the plan is in place and the team stacks up this way ...

NO.

PLAYER

POS

CLASS

EXP

HOMETOWN (HIGH SCHOOL IC)

Blanton Hill

6-0

155

Muskogee, OK (N Oklahoma IC)

Gene Vandenlangen

6-0

175

Muskogee, OK (E. Oklahoma IC)

Rodney Martin

6-4

180

Shady Grove, LA (Shady Grove HS)

Maurice Barr

6-5

200

Shreveport, LA (Booker T.
Washington HS)

Andrew Dewberry

6-3

195

Doyline, LAIDoyline HS)

Michael Butler

6-1

170

Ranger, TX (Ranger HS)

Pete Scalia

6-4

180

Beloit, IL (S Beloit HS)

Albert Thomas

6-3

200

Macon, GA (Southwest HS)

Troy Sewell

6-4

185

Washington, DC. (Trinidad |C)

Eric Padgett

6-4

195

Bossier City, LA (Bossier HS)

Fred McNealey

6-5

198

Sylacauga, AL (Sylacauga HS)

Randall Davis

C/F

6-7

205

Birmingham, AL (Lawson State IC)

loe Beaubouef

6-11

225

Grand Cane, LA (Central HS)

Winfred lones

6-6

205

Dallas, TX (Paris |Q

It's a juggling act that Canterbury's counting on: academic quality, fiscal
:sponsibility, and a winning season.
Will it work? Will the ball bounce his way?

Coach Tommy Canterbury

"1 think we are back on track with a
real speed team this season— and speed
teams are always fun to watch. When we
put together four winning seasons in a
row (1979-82), our main ingredient was
team quickness.

"I'm pleased with our new recruits-.
{Blanton) Hill (Gene) VanDenLangenberg,
{Pete) Scalia and {Frea) McNealey. They
are welcomed additions to our club, and
remember we've got two pretty good
players in {Albert) Thomas and (Randall)
Davis coming back.

"I can hardly wait for the first tipoff."

Centenary College — 1985-86 Basketball Schedule

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HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY
NORTHEAST LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY
EAST TEXAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
Louisiana State University
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
Southeastern Louisiana University
Northeast Louisiana University
University of Texas El Paso
Florida Southern Tournament
*Hardin-Simmons University

* Houston Baptist University

* MERCER UNIVERSITY
♦GEORGIA SOUTHERN COLLEGE

* University of Arkansas-Little Rock

* Sam ford University

* Georgia State University

GOLD DOME
GOLD DOME
GOLD DOME
Ruston, La.
GOLD DOME
Hammond, La.
Monroe, La.
El Paso, Tx
Lakeland, Fl
Abilene, Tx.
Houston, Tx
GOLD DOME
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Little Rock Ar.
Birmingham, Ala
Atlanta, Ga.

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Sat Feb. 8
Mon. Feb 10
Thurs. Feb. 13
Sat Feb. 1 5
Thurs Feb 20
Sat Feb. 22
Sat Mar I
Th.-Fri. Mar. 6-7

Northwestern State University

* UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS LITTLE ROCK
LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY

*HARDIN-SlMMONS UNIVERSITY

* HOUSTON BAPTIST UNIVERISTY
'NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY

* Mercer Univeristy

* Georgia Southern College
'SAMFORD UNIVERSITY

#* GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY
FIRST ROUND OF TAAC PLAYOFFS
TAAC FINAL FOUR

Natchitoches, La
GOLD DOME
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Macon, Ga.
Statesboro, Ga.
GOLD DOME
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TBA
TBA

*Trans American Athletic Conference Game
HOME GAMES INDICATED IN ALL CAPS
All Times are CST Check local listings for time
* Homecoming

PERSPECTIVES

Virginia Laskey

What Centenary Means to Me.

Centenary has long held a treasured place in my
heart and now that I have been chosen an Honorary
Alumna, 1 am more deeply involved and committed.

My association with Centenary has spanned a
period of almost 40 years. I was early attracted by the
able leadership, the dedication of the people whose
vision and high standards directed the affairs of the
struggling College. These were persons who in the face
of adversity and often bewilderment still persevered
with tenacity and never relinquished their high ideals
for lesser values or their vision of a college of
excellence

This is also what I believe: Centenary is a college
with a vision, a dream, striving toward a goal, a march
toward excellence. These values Centenary has achieved
and is achieving as has been demonstrated through
the leadership of presidents, of faculty, Board of
Trustees, student body, curriculum, athletics,
beautification of the campus, attractive buildings,
varied activities, "atmosphere," and loyal alumni.

This is why I give my allegiance and support to
Centenary College.

Excellence is attainable.

Mrs. Laskey, a longtime member of Centenary' s Board of
Trustees was made an Honorary Alumna in }une. She is a ver
distinguished leader in the Methodist Church, having served in
highest offices attainable for laywomen. Her work has spanned
globe.

Charles B. Simmons

It's great to have Chuck Simmons 71 back in
Shreveport.

As senior minister at Noel Memorial United
Methodist Church, he says "Being in Shreveport agaii
is wonderful, like coming home. Being near the colle^
has its rewards, too, but Centenary has never been ju
a 'place' for me. It is rather a collections of memories
good and growing; a community of friends— old and
new; and a conscientious way of life— caring and

thoughtful. Neither time nor distance away from the
campus ever dimmed this legacy; but my new positic
and proximity do afford a cherished chance to
appreciate, augment, and pass it on."

After graduating from Centenary, Chuck earned
both his Masters of Divinity degree magna cum laud*
and his Doctor of Divinity degree from Emory
University. He also completed a year of study at the
Institute Ecumenique at the University of Geneva as i
representative of the United Methodist Church. From
1978-1980 Chuck was our own Director of Church
Relations, before moving to Lake Charles as pastor o
St Luke Simpson UMC He was appointed to his nev
position in June of this year.

China's Sleeping Dragon Awakening

By Dr. Webb Pomeroy '43

"A Sleeping Giant," the term used to
describe China in my high school
geography class. Now the giant (or
dragon) has awakened, is arousing and
in a very short time, as history is
reckoned, will become one of the two or
three major powers of the world With a
population of over two billion, with an
abundance of natural resources, China
now looks to the West for technology to
create what materialists everywhere
believe makes a nation great: television,
air conditioning trucks, electricity, clean
water, winning teams, an abundance of
food, good roads, airplances, bombs,
tanks, and all of the rest.

During the past summer I had the
opportunity to study for six weeks at
Deking University and visit several
egions of China in a program of the
Zhinese Ministry of Education. Sixteen
professors were selected from the
Jnited States to participate in the
urogram with the expectation that in
heir respective colleges they would be
nfluential in bringing about a positive
attitude toward "New China." The rigorous
ourse of study included lectures and
)anel discussions by Chinese scholars
and opportunity for questions and
Jiscussion by the American professors.
Economics, history, religion, literature,
irt, Marxist philosophy, agriculture and
nedicine were the major topics covered.

My particular interest was in religion
t China today. Having included a
BCture on "The Chinese Communist
'arty and Religion in China," for many
ears in the course "Philosophy of
Eastern Religions," I found that this first-
and encounter was extremely helpful.

Realizing that any simplification is a
distortion. I will risk the following
bmments. Although the constitution of
flew China guarantees religious freedom,
ie traditional religions, Buddhism,
aoism, and Confucianism are on the

iditors note: Dr. Webb Pomeroy, T.L lames
wfessor of Religion, made the [rip to China as
participant in a Fulbright Faculty Seminar on
\\odern China. The itinerary included visits to
eking, Xian, Nanking, Shanghai, and Canton.)

decline. Mainly this is because these
religions consisted, for the most part, in
rituals and prayers to gods to bless
them with food, good health and long
life. The Chinese are realizing that the
agricultural, medical, and educational
programs of the Communist Party are
doing a much better job than the gods.
They are substituting fertilizer for prayer
and antibiotics for incense.

On the other hand, Chinese
Christianity shows obvious concern in
areas where it was lacking in the
traditional religions. The Chinese
Christian Church demonstrates active
concern in areas of health, concern for
the poor, morality and ethics, education
and social and civil justice. Perhaps this
explains why there are three times the

number of seminary applicants than can
be admitted, why there are more
Christians than the churches can hold,
why new churches are opening at the
rate of about three per week, why Bibles
and Christian literature are sold faster
than they can be printed, why Christians
are being elected to governing bodies
and official positions in numbers out of
proportion to their numbers in the
general population It seems at the
present time that Chinese Christianity
will be the major religious force and
influence in the future of the New China.

STRICTLY PERSONAL

50th ANNIVERSARY REUNION

February 22, 1986
Rose Fitzgerald, Class Agent

Celebrate the Golden Anniversary
of our class with a special dinner
and program in the Centenary
Room of Bynum Commons
Cafeteria on the Centenary campus.

1940s

1930s

Retired Navy Capt ROLAND W.
FAULK '30, was featured in articles in
the Sacramento Bee and The New York Times
covering the first-ever official national
ceremony commemorating the 40th
anniversary of V- 1 Day. Capt Faulk
delivered the invocation aboard the USS
Enterprise in San Francisco Bay. Forty
years ago, Capt Faulk served as the
Navy chaplain aboard the USS Missouri
and offered the opening prayer when
the lapanese formally surrendered to the
United States. The Alumni Office has a
copy of this prayer and would be
pleased to send interested alumni a
copy if requested and furnished with a
stamped-return envelope.

OLIVIA BOTT WHITEHURST '39,
writes that after graduation she taught
school for several years, worked for an
engineering firm, followed by a stint
with Texas Eastern until she moved to
Houston. Upon her return to Shreveport,
she worked for the city of Shreveport,
then managed an Area Agency on Aging
until its closure. She has retired after a
time with Caddo Abstract Co., remaining
here with her husband Ed and is now
trying to get accustomed to NOT
WORKING ...

IOHN LUKSICK X39, after leaving
Centenary went to New Mexico
University, played football and received
a degree in education. He has retired
after working in a steel mill in
Pennsylvania. That has given him time
to travel to Europe, Australia, and New
Zealand and on to Russia, the People's
Republic of Mongolia, and Siam. This
year he'll try Newfoundland, (ohn sends
best regards to all those he knew at
Centenary.

POST-50th LUNCHEON

February 22, 1985

For the Classes of 1930-1935, an
opportunity to gather together for a
noon luncheon is being planned.
You will want to be a part of this
"first" since your 50th Reunion.

Though unable to attend our
reunion, IRENE BAKER '40 wrote that
she recently retired from the First
National Bank after 42 years of service.
At retirement, she was a vice president
in customer relations. She plans to do
some traveling oil painting and
gardening.

BILL GRAHAM '42 came to
Centenary on a music scholarship and
majored in business, but his heart was
in cartooning. In July the University of
Arkansas at Little Rock exhibited a
selection of the editorial cartoons
Graham created during his 38 years at
the Arkansas Gazette. He also donated a
large body of work to UALR Archives
and Special Collection, as well as a
major collection of his work in the
Newhouse Collection at Syracuse
University School of lournalism, the LB)
Library at the University of Texas, and
the Magale Library at Centenary.
Graham has had a compilation of his
cartoons published, entitled "A Dittel
Drum Roll Please," which deals with the
Watergate era. Bill was featured in the
June 30 edition of the Arkansas Gazette on
the occasion of his "turning in pen."

1950s

PERRY L SMITH '50 retired as vice
president of Bruin Corporation in
Houston, lanuary 1982, after which he
and Marie divided their time between
their Houston home and their lake
home in Rayburn Country playing golf
fishing and traveling. After 20 months,
he decided that just wasn't enough and

In Memoriam

Virginia Woodland Cushman
Bradfield x28
May 21, 1985

Elma Bernice Pickle '28
July 30, 1985

Mattie Connell Stephens '31
|une4, 1985

Dr. Donald Bradford Harbuck '5
Iune4, 1985

Mary E. Giglio Friday x53
My 30, 1985

Charles F. "Rick" Biggs, Jr. x60
July 19, 1985

Mildred "ludy" Bernard '85
May 15, 1985

took a position as controller for a mid-1
cities real estate and oil entrepreneur. [
He and Marie now live in Arlington, Texc

BILL BOWEN, Major, USMC ret,
wrote that he graduated from Centenai
... twice! Class of 1950-and 1952. He
attended the University of Arkansas
Medical School for a while, then taugrv
in high schools and colleges in
Louisiana, Colorado, and California. He
was in the Marine Corps three times,
World War 11, the Korean War, and the
Vietnam War, retiring in 1972 as a majcj
He taught chemistry, physics, and matl
for several more years and then got a
degree in radiologic technology and h£
been with the V.A Hospital in
Shreveport ten years. Bill is also the
president of the Shreveport Chapter of
the National Society of Arts and Letter

ARLINE IOHNSON TAYLOR '51, wit
of lohn Randolph Taylor, is the new
president of San Francisco Theological i
Seminary. Arline has had a busy life
rearing six children— Ann, Mary, Virgin!
Thomas, Arline, and Nancy. She also hi
two grandsons and now resides in San
Francisco.

E DOUGLAS PETERSON '54 is
chancellor of Bossier Parish Communis
College, which hosted the Internationa
Science and Engineering Fair in May '8
Wife IANE '57 is an assessment teache
for the Bossier Parish Community
Schools. They have two sons and two
daughters. Andy, their oldest, graduate
magna cum laude in chemistry from
Harvard last June He will enter LSU
Medical School in Shreveport this fall.

35th CLUSTER REUNION

February 22, 1986
John Paylor, Class Agent '50

Wayne Hanson, Class Agent '5 1

Barbara Black Lawton,
Class Agent '52

A gala evening at Pierremont
Oaks is being planned for you.
Watch for more details in the
coming months.

1960s

BRADFORD H. MAYO '60, presiden
of Mayo Land Title Co., Inc, of Lake
Charles, La. is married to Ann L Mayo
and is the father of Thad (19), Zach ( 1 8
losh (16), Stephanie (10), and Mariah 'q
In addition to working in the First
Methodist Church, scouting and
Kiwanis, he manages to go camping m
canoeing and get in a little basketball.

LINDA FRANK LIEBE X60 of
hesterfield, Mo., is married to |im
iebe, |r. She listed her occupation as
rhe Liebe Group," which consists of
m(l9), Bill (17), Tracey(16), Katie (11),
nd Timothy (9). When not pursuing the
obby of raising thoroughbred horses,
inda raises funds for their children's
:hools— Chesterfield Athletic Assn.,
nd the Parents' Council of Washington
niversity in St Louis, and works with
le National Charity Horse Show in St.
Duis.

PAULA MARTIN HOUSTON '60 is in
aduate school working on a master's
2gree in psychology even though she is
le administrative assistant to the
esident of Anderson-Greenwood and
lother to Nancy (20), Hope (18), and
all (17).

RAY JOHNSON '60, president of ML.
3th, announced the merger of Caddo-
?tco Office Supplies into ML Bath as
art of a major expansion move by the
)-year old Shreveport company

ABBIE TERRY FLETCHER '60, not
lly teaches piano but is active in
immunity musical and theatrical
[eductions in Lake Charles and fills her
^are time with needlecraft, macrame,
id yard work

CORNELIA AGURS TUCKER '60 is a
)rarian in Philadelphia, Pa.

HELEN CAGE FORTE X60 writes
at her civic activities as secretary to
e Caddo-Bossier Day Care Board keep
:r busy, but she does try to get in a
tie tennis, walking and gardening.

DON G. SCROGGIN '66, a Harvard
i.D. in chemistry and Yale law school
ad, is associated with the firm of

Perry Brown
Succumbs

LT. COL. S. PERRY BROWN '26,
brother of the late PAUL M.
BROWN ' 1 7, and former commander
of the American Legion and
chairman of the Texas Employment
Commission, died in San Marcos,
Texas, in |une at the age of 92. After
graduating from Centenary, he
served in both World Wars. He and
his brother contributed the funds
for Brown Memorial Chapel. Col.
Brown was a Life Member of our
Board of Trustees, continuing the
[tradition of his great-grandfather,
who served on Centenary's first
board Memorial contributions can
be sent to the American Legion
Endowment Fund in Indianapolis,
Ind; Centenary College and Ward
United Methodist Church in
Austin, Tx.

Beveridge& Diamond in Washington,
DC, and is on Centenary's fall
Convocation Series.

One of the two candidates running
for the Des Moines City Council this fall
happens to be HUGH O. HAMMOND
'68. Hugh, president of All Lines
Insurance Agency, is married to
Charlene Hammond and has one
daughter

25th ANNIVERSARY REUNION

February 22, 1986
lack Mulkey, Class Agent

A Cajun feast and lots of fun are
on the agenda for the Class of 1961
Mark your calendars now and plan
to attend.

1970s

FLOYD and MARIANNE S. IONES
71, along with daughter Elizabeth
Annette, welcomed the birth of Mary
Drew in April. Floyd is in his last year of
Family Practice Residency at E.A
Conway Hospital in Monroe, where
Marianne is the medical librarian

While visiting Shreveport, 1ESS
GILBERT 73 dropped by the Alumni
Office to say that he is teaching in the
Department of Rural Sociology at the
University of Wisconsin at Madison less
married Kathy Walker, and they have
three children— David (10), Katie (7), and
Elizabeth (20 months). They have been
in Madison a year; before that, he
studied US Agriculture and Land
Ownership at the University of Georgia.

We extend our deepest sympathy to
Stuart Alan Harville,'83, on the death of
his mother, RUBY CHRISTINE HARV1LLE
74, who died March 17, after a lengthly
illness. Mrs. Harville was a Caddo Parish
case worker for the Louisiana
Department of Health and Human
Resources.

CYNTHIA LEWIS 75 writes with
news of a move from the Dallas Opera
to Houston to become the public
relations manager of the Houston
Symphony Orchestra, effective July 8.
The orchestra's great plans include an
East Coast/ Midwestern tour this fall
and a newly signed recording contract
with Pro Arte. Hurrah for HSO!

Too busy to attend our reunion,
MARTHA STOBAUGH McCASKILL 75
writes that she and husband Roddy
opened McCaskill Real Eastate Co. and
have added McCaskill Property
Management as well as a mortgage
company to their list of achievements.
This along with their three children-
Emily (7), Molly (3), and Roddy, I r (10
months) — really keep them hopping.

Playwright ANNA ASLIN 77
contributed to Shreveport' s

Anita C Martin

Centements

The E.F. Hutton investment
company uses as its slogan, "When
E.F. Hutton talks, people listen." A
reverse example of this ideal came
when the American public raised its
voice in protest against the new
Coke, and the owners of this soft
drink company listened and decided
to produce again the original Coke,
now called Coke Classic

On the heels of Coke's decision,
a much smaller but equally vital
group were making a similar protest
Many of you were telling us that
Homecoming and Alumni Weekend
should be reunited into one festive
affair to be held during the
academic year when both students
and faculty are present So, after
listening to your suggestions and
reviewing the pros and cons, the
Alumni Board voted unanimously
to do just that. Homecoming
Classic, February 2 1-23, 1986, is
one way we can say, "When our
people (alumni, students, friends)
talk. Centenary listens."

Mark your calendars now, and
watch for the exciting details of an
old-fashioned Homecoming We
expect to see you there!

-Anita C Martin '80
Alumni Director

Sesquicentennial celebration by writing
"The Other Side of Respectability," a
play based on Margery Dailey Wright's
book Mary Cane. A Chronicle of Caddo and
Bossier. The premiere performance was
held in July at Gas Light Players.

VAN DICKENS '77 is pastor of Cokes
Chapel UMC in Sharpsburg Ga. He was

ordained an elder in the Louisiana
Conference in July. 1985. He is working
on a docorate in ministry in homeletics
at Emory. Wife KATHY CLARK- DICKENS
76 is an S.T.D. student in pastoral
counseling at Emory. Daughter, Emily
Trent Dickens was born July 8, 1985.

J. 10SEPH HARDT 77 writes from
Dallas to announce his resignation from
the law firm of Winstead, McGuire,
Sechrest & Minick He has formed his
own firm in the same city— Decker,
Hardt, Kopf, Harr, Munsch & Dinan.

DR TERRY W. SWAN 77 has been
named chairman of the Social Science
Department at Lindsey Wilson College,
Columbia, Ky. Terry is the architect of
the new Human Services major offered
at Lindsey Wilson. He was also recently
included in "Who's Who in Human
Services for 1986." Swan, an ordained
minister, is in his second year with the
United Methodist- related college.

On March 9 JAMES MICHAEL
WARNER 77 married Connie Wiley in
Webster Groves, Mo. His best man was
MARK FREEMAN 75. Also present were
Centenarians BOB HICKMAN 74,
GLENN GUERIN 77, TOM GUERIN 74,
and SYLVIA GUERIN 73. Mark is
working toward a doctorate in biology at
the University of Virginia and should
finish within a year or so. Bob is an
accountant in Atlantic City and lives in
Smithville, N|. Glenn is an instructor of
tai chi in Shreveport while his brother
and sister-in-law, Tom and Sylvia, live in
the St Louis area. Tom works for Aetna
Life Insurance Company. After
completing his doctorate in organic
chemistry some years ago, James is now
a research group leader in the
formulations section with Monsanto.

BILL KYLE 78 manager of the
Columbia Plantation Restaurant near
Bayou Teche in Franklin, was featured in
the "Good Eating" page of the July/
August issue of Louisiana Life Magazine.
The restored plantation "has been
transformed into an oasis of culinary
pleasure."

DR NANCY COOPER 78 has been
appointed the new organist and choir
director of St Peter's Episcopal Church
in Salisbury, Md. She is busy preparing
for a recital at the National Cathedral in
Washington, DC, on September 15th

West Services, Inc., St Paul, Minn,
announces the appointment of
ROBERTA L BURNS 79 as an account
representative for WESTLAW, the
computer assisted legal research service
available from West Ms. Burns will serve
the New Orleans area. Most recently
Roberta was a law clerk in the Orleans
Parish District Attorney's office.

LEE IAMISON 79 exhibited a
collection of oils, acrylics, and
watercolors at the Archway Gallery in
Houston during August A gala
reception to meet the artist opened the

15th CLUSTER REUNION

February 22, 1986
Randy Tiller, Class Agent 70

Pam Byrd Heard, Class Agent 71

Paul Heffington, Class Agent 72

Plans are underway to make
this a memorable occasion. Details
will be in your class agent letters.

exhibit, followed by a gallery talk the
next day. Lee's paintings are included
many private collections in Texas,
Louisiana, and the Southeast He and j
his wife, MELINDAOLSEN JAMISON
78, live in Dodge, Texas.

MARTHA KELLEY 79, a secretary
with a Dallas oil firm, writes that she 1
continuing her interest in theatre as he
hobbies include local theatre work
dance and exercises with side trips to

Dr. Clyde Smith, Associate Professor of Physics at Centenary College, will
present "Once in a Lifetime Halley's Comet," an audio-visual presentation and
discussion on Tuesday, Oct 29, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ridgewood Recreation Center,
6817 Fisher, Dallas, Texas (near the Medallion Shopping Center, Northwest
Highway and Abrams). The event is free and open to all alumni, prospective
students, and their families and friends. For more information, please call Anita
Martin, director of Alumni Relations, 869-5151.

Comet Hal ley on its way

By Dr. Clyde Smith
Associate Professor of Physics

It is coming, silently rushing toward
us, as of early October, at over fifty
thousand miles per hour. Comet Halley
(rhymes with "alley") has left its winter
home under the chin of the water-
serpent Hydra for its once-in-a-lifetime
looping return to our part of the solar
system. Despite what was recently
almost a collision course, however, it
poses no threat to us. As solar gravity
continuously bends both our path and
its, it will come no closer to us than a
comfortable 39 million miles on April
1 1, 1986, during its voyage back out (Its
nearest approach to us as it hurtles
sunward, 57 million miles, occurs on
November 27, 1985. For comparison, in
1910 it came within 13 million miles,
and 837 AD. saw a record near miss of a
"mere" 3 million miles.) In other words,
the comet, currently near the feet of the
twins in Gemini, will never come as
close to us on this tour as Venus does.

This is at once good news for the
paranoid among us and bad news for
the hype inflated stargazer hoping to
see a comet outblaze the full moon. The
most generous predictions of its peak
brightness compare it to that of Polaris,
the Pole Star, more famous for its
position than its luminosity. While this
passage will be a scientific treasure
trove, it will disappoint many seekers of
the spectacular, especially those who
have ill-advisedly sunk their money in a
telescope they do not plan to use for
anything else. Actually, good binoculars
are all the equipment the informed
amateur comet-chaser needs to see

Comet Halley.

During November, as we pass
between the comet and the sun, it will
be in our sky for almost the entire night
first in Taurus, passing near the Pleiades
and the Hyades, then entering Aries as
the moon reappears to ruin our view of'
Halley's namesake. Throughout the
month it will be in the southeast in
early evening. Early in nights with little •
or no moonlight in late November, earr>
December, and early (anuary,
opportunities will arise for naked-eye
viewing under dark sky conditions as the
comet draws nearer to the sun in our
southern and southwestern sky.

During the spring the early bird
catches Comet Halley. While it will be
brightest in March and April, the relative
orientation of sun, earth and comet will I
place it unfortunately low in our
southeastern predawn sky, never much
more than twenty degrees above our
horizon. Recommended sources of
detailed maps and other fascinating
Halleyana are The New York Times Guide to
the Return of Halley's Comet by Richard
Flaste, et al, The Return of Halley's Comet by
Patrick Moore and John Mason, Asimov's
Guide to Halley's Comet by Isaac Asimov,
The Comet is Coming-. The Feverish Legacy of
Mr. Halley by Nigel Calder, Sky and
Telescope, Astronomy and similar magazines

Although the 1985-86 return of
Comet Halley will not be as dramatic
visually as we might wish, or as the 191L
appearance which thrilled our forebears,
it will present opportunities to the
diligent Traveling away from city lights
and rising in the spring predawn, they
just might obtain observations and
photographs to treasure.

the Dallas area museums.

LUCIE E. THORNTON 79, a
graduate of Tulane Law School in 1982,
recently had the honor of presenting
Chief Justice Warren E. Burger with a
copy of The Louisiana Appellate Practice
Handbook. She is currently serving as
law clerk for ludge Richard Ganucheau,
Civil District Court, Parish of Orleans.

10th ANNIVERSARY REUNION

February 22, 1986
Paul Young, 111, Class Agent

A seafood buffet highlighted by
an evening of reminiscing makes
this a must for the Class of 1976.
We're counting on the biggest tenth
ever!

1980s

BETTY COMPTON '80 is currently

teaching at Louisiana State University in

Baton Rouge in the English Department

WARREN A CALDWELL '80 is in
real estate investments. He's also an
active Rotarian, member of the Chamber
Df Commerce of Oklahoma City, and
Boy Scouts worker. I don't see how he
inds time to sail, golf, and do some
politicking but he does.

ROSE MARIE WATKINS '80 teaches
sixth grade. Her hobbies include running
training for marathons), reading
softball, and painting

CHRIS RODGERS '81, who earned
his MBA at SMU, is now working on his
LL.M. in taxation at SMU.

PAMELA KAY McPHERSON '82 was
recently awarded an NIH fellowship in
neurological biology at Bethesda,
Md. She will be there for six weeks
learning of recent advances in that area
of research She is the first LSU Medical
Center in Shreverport student to receive
such a fellowship.

ZEBBER DENISE SATCHER '83 and
WILLIE IAMES IACKSON '84 were
married on the 29th of |une, 1985, in
Brown Memorial Chapel A reception
followed the ceremony aboard the River
Rose.

MIKE R1CKE '84 reported that an
informal cluster reunion of Centenary
persons took place at laeger's
Restaurant in Atlanta, Ga STEVE and
IULIE RIMES MATTA '82, SAM and
MARGARET BU1CE '81, MIKE RICKE '84,
CARLA BAUER '80, and DENISE
BEDDARD '86 were hosted by CSCC
Director Bert Scott for an evening of
catching up and sharing old memories.
Steve is working in computers; Julie,
teaching school; Sam, selling real estate
in North Georgia; and Margaret, who
just received her BA in education,
continues working as a nurse during
weekends. Carla completed her theology
degree at Emory University and spent
about a month in South Africa. Mike
Ricke just completed his first year of
seminary at Emory and plans to transfer
to lliff Theological seminary in Denver

Denise was in Atlanta for Emory s
Center for Faith Development Seminar
on "Religion and Public Education."
Sam and Mike reported that SHAY
McNULTY '83 was in Atlanta for several
months while going through Delta's
stewardess training.

KEITH DOLLAHITE '81 graduated
from Baylor Law School with honors
and was also editor of the Baybr Law
Review, has passed the Texas Bar Exam
and is practicing law with a firm in Tyler.
He and wife THURNDOTTE
BAUGHMANN DOLLAHITE '84 have
purchased a home. Thumdotte is
teaching elementary school and is the
Class Agent for 1984.

BRADLEY EARLE HOGE '85 will be
teaching biology, algebra, and earth
sciences in Baton Rouge Preparatory
Academy while working on his master's
degree.

CURTIS A ROBERTSON '85 stopped
by the Alumni office to say his collage,
"Madonna and Child," is currently on
exhibit at the Pheonix Arts Association
Gallery in San Francisco and his acrylic
painting "Till the Water Gets Hot," will
hang at the Southern Revelation show
in the Barnwell Center at this year's Red
River Revel

MALCOLM WILLS '85 is working
with the Volunteers of America

Class Agents

(Continued from back cover]

1967

Leonard Critcher
5120 Creswell
|Shreveport, LA 71 106

1968

Mary Tullie Wyrick Critcher
5120 Creswell
Bhreveport, LA 71 106

il969

Carol Anne Tugwell Caraway
368 Albany
Shreveport, LA 71 105

ll970

Randy G. Tiller
IPO. Box 198
Shreveport, LA 71 161

1971

Pam Byrd Heard
[725 Wilder Place
Shreveport, LA 71 104

1972

Paul Heffington
657 Wichita
Shreveport, LA 71 101

1973

Barbara Bethel I Hill
132 Merrick
Shreveport, LA 71 104

1974

Michelle Armstrong

Q- Peterson
401 Drexel
Shreveport, LA 71 106

1975

loseph W. Walker
2607 Talina
Houston, TX 77080

1976

Paul Young, III
250 Carrollton
Shreveport, LA 71 105

1977

Rev R Lee McKinzie
c/o Broadmoor United

Methodist Church
10230 Mollylea Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 708 15

1978

Dan R Edmund

7003 West End Boulevard

New Orleans, LA 70 124

1979

Ann Greenough Ryba
562 Deere Park Circle #108
Bartlett, I L 60 103

1980

Gordon Blackman, )r
6514 East Ridge Drive
Shreveport, LA 71 106

1981

Karen Koelemay Boston
2138 Highland
Shreveport, LA 71 104

1982

David Henington

1523Teekell

Bossier City, LA 71 111

1983

Cathy Amsler

5313 Centerwood Rd.

Little Rock, AR 72207

1984

Thumdotte Baughman

Dollahite
206 E Samuel
Tyler, TX 75701

1985

|ohn Yianitsas

2534 Marsh Lane, Apt 1206

Carrollton, TX 75007

MJiM WtkhL

To Parents of Centenary graudates

Centenary

from

CENTENARY COLLEGE

Shreveport, Louisiana 71 104

SECOND CLASS
POSTAGE PAID
SHREVEPORT, LA ]

1/ you receive more than one copy of this magazine, please share with a friend.

1920

Dr. Bentley Sloane
Centenary College
Campus Mail

lass Agent?

1938 1948

Dr. lack Cooke Alice Curtis Brown
974 Audubon Street 736 Neal Drive
Shreveport, LA 7 1 1 05 Shreveport, LA 7 1 1 07

1958

Emily Hayden Viskozki
372 Leo
Shreveport, LA 71 105

Frank Boydston
544 Slattery Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71 104

1930

1939 1949

Malcolm Krentel lack & Glennette Williamson
1 39 Justin Street 1 1 9 Chelsea
Shreveport, LA 7 1 1 05 Shreveport, LA 7 1 1 05

Pat Oliver Rosbottom
9857 Neesonwood
Shreveport, LA 71 106

1959

Ouida Fortson McClellan
532 Ockley Drive
Shreveport, LA 71106

1931

1940 1950

Dorothy Herrin Gammill John Ward Paylor

1708 Gilbert 30 Teal wood

Sh reveport, LA 7 1 1 0 1 Sh reveport, LA 7 1 1 04

Dr. Leon Bain, Jr.
10023 Georgetown
Shreveport, LA 71 115

1960

Kathryn Phipps Goodness
440 Atkins
Shreveport, LA 71 104

1932

1941 1951

Eileen Maynard Clark Dr Wayne Hanson

8337 Ashbourne P.O. Box 158

Sh reveport, LA 7 1 1 06 Hosston, LA 7 1 043

Margaret Cowen Boone
1 18 Southwood
Bossier City, LA 71 111

1961

James Lee King
320 Ratcliff
Shreveport, LA 71 105

1933

1942 1952

Camp Flournoy Barbara Black Lawton
818 Erie 184 Willow Drive
Shreveport, LA 71 106 Gretna, LA 70053

lack Clarendon Mulkey
6467 Richwood Drive
lackson, MS 392 13

1962

Lucille AltharTindol
51 1 McCormick Place
Shreveport, LA 71 105

1934

1943 1953

Eugene L Hilliard, Jr. Connie Entrikin Gibson
1500 Beck Bldg "Personal" 12526 Hazelwood Lane
Shreveport, LA 7 1 1 0 1 Houston, TX 77077

Judy Thurmon Butcher
9506 Village Green
Shreveport, LA 71115

1963

The Hon. Algie D. Brown
331 McCormick Place
Shreveport, LA 71 104

1935

1944 1954

Billye Loveladdy Harris Joanne Sherrod Sigler
8351 E. Wilderness Way 474 Pennsylvania
Shreveport, LA 7 1 1 06 Shreveport, LA 7 1 1 05

Julia Ann Hamiter Andress
550 Ratcliff
Shreveport, LA 71 104

1964

Ralph Pullen
235 Patton
Shreveport, LA 71 105

1936

1945 1955

Carolyn Clay Flournoy Mitzi Lowe Perry
818 Erie 189 India
Shreveport, LA 7 1 1 06 Shreveport, LA 7 1 1 1 5

Lois Wray Rowe
5935 East Ridge Drive
Shreveport, LA 71 106

1965

Rose Connell Fitzgerald
1923 Captain Shreve
Shreveport, LA 71 105

1937

1946 1956

Robert Pugh George A Jackson, Jr.
6706 Gilbert Drive 2931 Risinger Drive
Shreveport, LA 7 1 1 06 Shreveport, LA 7 1 1 1 9

Gayle and Regina Wren
1907 Bermuda
Shreveport, LA 71 104

1966

Dr. W D. Boddie
338 Levin Lane
Shreveport, LA 71 105

1947 1957

Katherine Turner Cheesman Ron E Viskozki
736 Unadilla 372 Leo
Shreveport, LA 7 1 1 06 Shreveport, LA 7 1 1 05

Lennis Smith Elston
Rt 1 Box 389-H
Shreveport, LA 71 115

Centenary

Winter 1986 *

INSIDE

HOMECOMING

Schedule, registration
in this special issue

National recognition
comes to Centenary

Austin Sartin

Alumnus returns to
Geology Department

Annual Fund marks
25th year, $1 million
goal

Rocketry expert
inspires endowed
scholarship

Saturday, Feb. 22

Gold Dome 8 p.m.

GENTS vs.

Georgia State

See you there!

Honorary Alumnae

Cornelia Brown (left) and Bea White will be among those in the spotlight at the
Friday, Feb. 21, Homecoming CLASSIC Awards Banquet. They were voted Honorary
Alumnae by the Alumni Association. Cornelia worked for 35 years throughout the
campus, retiring last year as receptionist in Hamilton Hall. "What I like most about
Centenary is the people," she said. Bea, a longtime friend of Centenary, is currently
serving her second term as president of the Centenary Women's Club. Among her
accomplishments are renovation of the South Cafeteria and Green Room; addition of
over $1 1,000 to the club's endowed scholarship and increased participation by the
membership. All alumni and friends of the honorees are invited to the banquet, which
will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Chateau Motor Hotel. For reservations, please call the
Alumni Office, 318/869-5151.

On the cover

Many thanks to Jack Hodges 111 '58 for the development of our Homecoming
CLASSIC logo design. Jack is the owner of lack Hodges 111 Communications Inc, locatec
right across the street from the College's boulevarded entrance.

The Centenary College Magazine, Centenary,
(USPS015560), lanuary, 1986, Volume 13,
No. 3 is published four times annually in
July. October, lanuary, and April by the
Office of Public Relations, 291 1 Centenary
Boulevard Shreveport, Louisiana 71 104-3396
Second Class postage paid at Shreveport,
La POSTMASTER Send address changes
to Centenary, P.O. Box 41 188, Shreveport,
La 71134-1188.

Centenary strives to create an understanding of the mission, plans, and progress of
Centenary College and to inform readers of current happenings on and off campus.

Editor )anie Flournoy 7

Special Contributors Lee Morgan, leannie Clement

Production Creative Type, Ira

Rushing Printir

Alumni Director Anita C Martin 1

Photography Janie Flournc

CENTENARY EARNS MORE
NATIONAL RECOGNITION

Centenary College has been named
be of America's best colleges in a
iationwide poll of college presidents.

The survey was conducted by U.S.
Jews& World Report which asked 1,318
ollege presidents to pick the top five
ndergraduate schools from a list of
istitutions similar to their own,
ccording to size and academic offerings.

In making their selections, the
fficials were asked to consider factors
uch as curriculum strength, teaching
uality, and learning atmosphere. The
urvey results were published in an
rticle in the magazine's Nov. 25 issue.

Centenary, the oldest liberal arts
ollege west of the Mississippi River,
/as ranked sixth among 168 schools in
le South.

Centenary is also among 22 1 public
nd private institutions to be featured in
he Best Buys in College Education by
dward Fiske, education editor of The
lew York Times. "I thought it would be
elpful to list schools ... that have rich
nd diverse programs and have
lanaged to keep their costs down," said
iske

And there's more!

On Nov. 14, Shreveport's Community
ouncil honored Centenary College at
s 16th annual Awards Luncheon

The Willie C and Paul M. Brown, ]r
Memorial Award was presented to
lentenary in recognition of more than a
jsntury of service to the community,
ate, and nation.

Nancy Alexander, a 1963 graduate,
?ceived the Community Services Award
>r her work with young children. She
rved as co-chair of the state Senate
isk force for day care licensing and has
een named Outstanding Young
'oman of Shreveport and Outstanding
3ung Woman of Louisiana.

Centenary has taken a leading role
5 a "good citizen" in Shreveport since it
loved here from lackson, La, in 1906.
mong the accomplishments are

- Providing a quality liberal arts
ducation to thousands of men and
omen from all over the world.

— Contributing to the economy of
hreveport-Bossier. (The 1985-86 budget

over $9 million.)

Centenary President Donald Webb is on top of the world with the
exciting news of the College's national and local recognition Centenary
is listed in The Best Buys in College Education by Edward Fiske,
education editor for The New York Times; was cited as one of America s
best colleges in a poll by U. S. News & World Report, and was the
recipient of Shreveport's distinguished Community Council Award

L,_^/hare the pride of
Centenary's national recog-
nition with college-bound
students in your neighbor-
hood or church. There's no
better college recommen-
dation than from an
alumnus, especially for one
of the best liberal arts
colleges in the South. You
can be proud to be a
Centenary alumnus— help
someone else discover and
enjoy that distinction, too

— Contributing to the arts.
Centenary is home to the Shreveport
Symphony, Marjorie Lyons Playhouse,
Meadows Museum, Centenary Film
Society, Suzuki Violin Program, Opera
Centenary, and the Centenary College
Choir.

— Providing intercollegiate athletics:
basketball, baseball, soccer, tennis,
gymnastics, golf, volleyball, and riflery.

— Attracting the highest calibre
professors from across the United States
and throughout the world and enabling
them to excel in their fields.

— Providing numerous programs free
of charge to the community: Senior
Adult Education Program, Convocation

lecture series; Woodrow Wilson Visiting
Fellows; Free Enterprise Conference and
much more

It was particularly special that
Centenary was presented the Brown
Award, because of that family's longtime
devotion and service to Centenary
College.

Said Dr. Donald Webb, president of
Centenary, "When combining the US
News survey with last month's New York
Times assessment on the best buys in
college education, and the Community
Council Award, it shows Centenary is
outstanding. Current students, alumni
and friends can be justly proud of their
college. . ."

S IS It

What and This is it! Homecoming CLASSIC an old-fashioned,
WflO spirited Homecoming is designed to bring you back to

campus to renew old acquaintances and reawaken
memories of your Centenary days. The weekend is
replete with everything you have told us is essential for
a "coming home" celebration. To add to the festive air
of this occasion, the Shreveport Coca-Cola Bottling
Company has given us permission for the design of this
year's logo (artwork donated by 58 alum, lack B.
Hodges, III) and will provide free Coke at the
Homecoming dance. Read on for what else is in store
for the greatest people of all - Centenary alumni,
students, and friends

When and
Where

Friday, February 2 1 . 1 986

1:00 p.ia Golf Tournament The traditional mixed team best

ball scramble for men and women will be held again at
Querbes Golf Course Entry fee is $25.00 per person
which includes golf cart, green fee, prizes and unlimited
beverages Registration deadline is February 14.

6:30 p.m. Alumni Awards Banquet Beginning with a social

hour, this annual event will be held at the Chateau
Motor Hotel and is the arena for awarding all alumni
sponsored awards. Special recognition will be given to:
Dr Bentley Sloane, 1986 Hall of Fame recipient
Mrs Bea White and Mrs Cornelia Brown,
1986 Honorary Alumnae

The cost of the banquet is $12.00 per person. This is a
very popular event so register early Please make
reservations by February 18

REUNION DETAILS

Roaring Twenties

A tradition continues as former students of the 1920s classes reunite as
special guests of the College for a noon luncheon. Frank Boydston and
Bentley Sloane know how to put together an enjoyable celebration.
Please register on the form provided and send it to the Alumni Office.

Classes of 1930-35

A tradition begins for former students of the 1930s who have already
celebrated their 50th Reunion. Dr. Donald Webb will be a special guest
at this noon luncheon in Bynum Commons Cafeteria, South Dining Hall,
planned by Ralph Pullen, Algie Brown, and Lucile Tindol. Cost per
person is $7.00.

Golden Jubilee 50th Reunion

It's a homespun affair planned for classes 1932-36 by Rose Connell
Fitzgerald loe Beard Rev Bill Fraser, Dr. George Pearce, Mildred Gatti
Scott Lucille Frank Seale, and limmy and Mary Katherine Serra A
sumptuous feast in The Gallery at East Ridge Country Club and lots, of
reminiscing - can it really be fifty years? - are part of the evening's fare.
The evening begins at 500 p.m. and the cost is $22.50 per person which
includes a ticket to the Gent's game. (Deduct $4.00 if you are a season's
ticket holder.)

35th Cluster Reunion

"A blast from the past" is being planned for the classes of 1950, 195 1 ,
and 1952 at Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club by lohn Paylor, Wayne
Hanson, Patsy Laird lennings, Betty Woody Rogers, Dorothy Maranto
Brocato, lean Frazier Home, Ann Wesson Wyche, and lack Smithwick The
social hour begins at 430 followed by a dinner and light program Cost
is $20 00 per person which includes a ticket to the Gents' game following
the program. Don't miss it! Send in your registration today.

Twenty-fifth Anniversary Reunion

The Class of 1961 is invited to remember "The Way We Were" at an
informal gathering in the home of Sue Howell Towery from 330 - 7:30
p.m A'Cajun Fare" of shrimp, oyster, gumbo, jambalaya, stuffed mirliton
will be served and set-ups provided (BYOB) for $1 5 00 per person An
additional $4.00 should be included for a ticket to the Gents' game
where we will show the other reunion classes who's still got the spirit
Planning Committee members lames Coins, Ann McLaurin Morris, Dave
White, Bob Moore, Sandra Boddie Hoffman, Gail Delanney Slater.

15 th Cluster Reunion

To relive the sixties, gather at "P.K. Bob's" original Pizza King for an "out
of hand" great time to a 60's jukebox We'll order direct from the menu
and have a casual, "Animal House," "Big Chill," good time. Cost per
person is $600 which includes a ticket to the Gents game Randy Tiller,
Greg Cofer, Pam Byrd Heard, Theresa Meldrum, and Paul Heffington
have designed this 330 - 700 p m. reunion event with you in mind
Register today.

The Class of 1976

Paul Young |an Gresham Ham, Emily Hancock Meyers, and Ann Leach
Rabalais have planned an evening to remember for this 10th Reunion
celebration. A reception and dinner will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00
p.m. at the Regency Hotel of Shreveport Following the game we will
have a reception room adjoining the dance area at the Sheraton- Bossier
where we will continue to reminisce our Centenary days Cost per person
is $15.00 for the banquet plus $4.00 for the game ticket Register today

9:30 p.m. Old Fashioned Pep Rally - Haynes Gym

loin the students after the banquet for a spirit- boosting
happening!

Saturday, February 22, 1986
9:00 am. Registration - Meadows Museum

10:00 am. Campus Tours featuring the Alumni Art Exhibit

11:00 am. Doo Daa Parade

12:00 noon Alumni-Faculty Cookout - Moore Student Union

Building - Featuring Cheesy Voran and the Alumni Choir

Roaring Twenties Reunion Luncheon - Centenary Room
Classes of 1930-35 Reunion Luncheon - South Cafeteria
(see details on back)

1 :30-3:00 p.m. Alumni College - Select one of three concurrent
sessions

"Heresy and the Development of the Social Sciences" -
Dr. David Throgmorton, Assistant Professor of Sociology
and 1985 Alumni Faculty Grant recipient will share his
case study of William Robertson Smith, the last person
tried for heresy by the Presbyterian Church in Scotland
He promises a fun session. Mickle Hall, Room 1 14

"Can We Recover From the Recovery" - Dr Harold
Christensen, Associate Professor of Economics, Director
of the Economic Education Center, and the 1985
Outstanding Teacher, will present a look at the current
economy and prospectus for the future RE Smith
Building Kilpatrick Auditorium.

"The Making of a Major Author lack London and the
Politics of Literary Reputation," Dr Earle Labor, Professor
of English and world renowned authority on lack London.
Why are some authors considered "major" and others
"minor?" The answer lies in our examination of the
political process by which authors achieve a particular
status in our literary culture This lecture will examine
this process in detail, with special emphasis on the case
of one of America's most fascinating literary figures, lack
London Hurley School of Music Auditorium.

2:00-4:00 p.m.

Greek Open Houses
ROTC Open House

3:30-7:30 p.m.

Reunions - See back for details

8:00 p.m.

Gents vs. Georgia State - Gold Dome

10:00 p.m. -
1:00 am.

Dance with Dorsey Summer-field and the
Polyphonies- Sheraton- Bossier

Sunday, February 23, 1 986

9:30 am.

Worship Service - Brown Chapel
President Donald Webb, preaching
Centenary College Choir, singing

FUN SCHOOL

A program for children kindergarten through sixth grade
designed by Dr Robert Hallquist for Homecoming
CLASSIC will be offered from 1 30 - 400 p m on
February 22 Please register them before February 14
Only children of those participating in the Alumni
College and Open Houses, please.

BABYSITTING

For your convenience, we will arrange for sitters for your
children ages 2-12 from 9 00 am. - 12:00 noon, from
L30-330 and from 5 00 p.m - midnight at 'a cost of $1
per hour per child Meals will not be provided Registration
deadline is February 14

ACCOMMODATIONS

Four of our hotels have given special rates for those who identify themselves
as Centenary Homecoming participants. Make reservations early to receive
these rates

Days Inn-Bossier 318/742-9200 $25 single, $30 double
Regency Hotel of Shreveport 318/222-7717 $45 single/double
Sheraton-Bossier 318/742-9700 $45 single, $50 d/t/q
Sheraton at Pierremont 318/797-9900 $48 single/double

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POTPOURRI

Modem Modem

A new gadget in Centenary College's
Magale Library means that professors
and students can locate information
anywhere in the United States.

It also means that the small college
library can compete with any major
university library as far as finding
material.

The gadget is a modem attached to
an Apple II computer on the main floor
of the library. The modem accesses
DIALOG— Dialogue Information
Retrieval System— based in Palo Alto,
Calif.

"We now have access to over 200
different data bases," explained assistant
librarian Ella Edwards. "That includes
over 80 million records such as the
electronic yellow pages, biological
abstracts, Who's Who, UPI, and national
newspapers."

The system works quite simply. Mrs.
Edwards codes the research topic into
the machine which searches selected
files. Printouts include bibliographies-
some with condensed versions of the
articles, some with full texts.

"The idea is to get in and out of the
system as fast as possible," Mrs.
Edwards said. "It costs about $65 per
hour to use it," and right now the
charges are absorbed by the library. The
money comes from funds raised during
the college's Great Teachers- Scholars
Fund drive in March.

"We are encouraging students to
learn to use the manual indexes first,"
Mrs. Edwards said. "They can use this
for the more exotic topics."

Exotic or not, DIALOG can find it,
and Centenary can get it

Archives Gift

lohn William Corrington '56, author
of The Southern Reporter, The Actes and
Monuments, The Upper Hand, and And Wait
for the Night, has donated his papers to
Magale Library. They join the manu-
scripts and early printed versions of the
above mentioned works, already
donated to the archives. Other alumni
authors and composers wishing to leave
their manuscripts to Centenary may
contact the archives, 318/869-5202.

Sigma Tau Delta

Centenary's chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, National English Honor Society, has been recognized as one <]
the five outstanding chapters in the United States, looking over the congratulatory letter from the
national headquarters are (left to right) Lee Lewis, Gloria Trent, Dr. David \ackson, advisor, and Eric
Brock.

Hit the Decks

At least 25 Centenary enthusiasts
are "thinking sun" this lanuary. They are
members of The Muses (a group of
creative Centenary Ladies) who will host
a "Hit the Decks" party to raise money
to build high-priority sundecks for the
students on the rooftops of Rotary and
lames dorms.

Mumni Tour Update

Due to the short notice of the
reservation deadline for the Alumni Tour
originally planned for June, we have
rescheduled this exciting trip to
Germany Austria, Switzerland, and Italy
for October 6- 19, 1986. Make your plans
now to join us. Deadline for reservations
and a deposit is May 1, 1986. Contact
Lynn at Globe Travel, 318/424-5080, for
details.

The party will be held at the home
of Ann Olene Querbes on Thursday, Jai
30 Models of sundecks will be set up
for guests to purchase a plank or a
pound of nails or a railing or two.

For more information or to purcha*
your piece of the deck, please call Chri:
Webb, 318/869-5112.

LVA

Mrs. Susan Bettinger and Col. (US/
retired) lack Lee have been named
program co-ordinators of the Literacy
Volunteers of America— Centenary
Chapter. The Literacy Program matche
tutors to adults who wish to learn to
read and write. For more information c
the program, please contact Col. Lee ^
869-5179.

1.,.*

Dr. Charles E. Wetter

Outstanding Teacher

Centenary's Professor Charles E.
tetter is a happy man Selected as the
Xitstanding Teacher for 1985-86, he will
>e honored at the Homecoming Awards
Janquet Friday, Feb 21. Dr Vetter,
hairman of the Department of
Sociology, has taught at Centenary for
2 years He has also been quite active
n local and state education research,
vinning numerous awards for his work.
'he banquet is open to all members of
he community; reservations may be
nade by calling the Alumni Office, 318/
69-5151

Senior Adult
Education

Over 40 senior adults registered to
ake 1 , 151 classes by our Senior Adult
ducation Program last fall. The program
>ffers short courses for area residents
yho are 60 years of age or older. The
hon-credit courses are free of charge
md are taught by volunteer college
professors, professionals in the
ommunity, and fellow senior adults.
Registration for spring classes will be
[hursday Feb. 27. For more information,
olease call Kay Lee, director,
18/869-5115.

Beijing Bonus

Dr. Earle Labor, Professor of
American Literature at Centenary
College, has recently been notified that
two of his essays will be translated into
Chinese and published by a lack
London scholar at Beijing University Li
Shuyan, Associate Professor of English
at Beijing University, who is editing a
book of critical essays on lack London
by world scholars, is including in his
book Dr. Labor's "lack London's Hondo
Cant 'Batard'," "The Call of the Wild and
White Fang," and "lack London's
Symbolic Wilderness: Four Versions."

Homecoming
Court

One of these coeds will be crowned Homecoming
Queen at the Feb. 22 game. Among the
contestants [front row, left to right) Susan
Beaubouef Holly Andries, and Renee Poole and
[back row, left to right) Sue \oiner, Chris
Morgan, and Rynelle Harrington. Not pictured
is Cynthia Vanderslice.

Anita C Martin

Centements

The "Year of the Rising Spirit" is
the slogan adopted by Centenary's
students for the 1985-86 year, and
all around there is evidence that
spirits are high indeed. It even
seems that the world has been
peeking in and spreading the word.
Edward B. Fiske, "The New York
Times" education editor picked
Centenary for inclusion in his book
Best Buys in College Education, and U.S.
Nws and World Report listed
Centenary as one of America's best
colleges based on a survey to which
788 college presidents responded
Yes, we are really flying high now!

But, what may be news to some
is something that you and I have
known all along: Centenary is a
college worthy of our pride The
media is currently giving Centenary
her well-deserved kudos, but we are
the ones who will perpetuate such
information to others as the
months and years go by. We are the
best messengers because of our
individual and collective experience
of Centenary.

One way to keep our own spirits
high about Centenary is to attend
Homecoming CLASSIC February
21-23, 1986. The weekend is replete
with festivities designed for your
enjoyment: alumni art exhibit and
choir, doo-daa parade, interesting
classes, open houses, reunions,
Gents basketball, dance, Sunday
worship with Dr. Webb and the
Centenary Choir In "coming home"
your cherished memories will
spring to life once again and your
enthusiasm for Centenary will be
renewed; and enthusiasm is
inherent in attracting others,
especially high school students
who may be looking for a college.

Come join us in this "Year of
the Rising Spirit!" You'll be glad
you did!

-Anita C Martin '80
Alumni Director

DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY & GEOLOGY]
Austin Sartin returns to chair department

Chairman of the Geology Department Austin Sartin '59 (center] is flanked by geology faculty members Bob Frey {left) assistant professor, and Marvin Benni
instructor. Wi'fA the bang out of the oil boom, the department is back to normal with new challenges and goals.

1 982 was a gusher year for the
lepartment of Geology at Centenary,
ne oil business was booming and
jumber stickers on campus announced
f you don't have an oil well, get one!"
Lere were well over 100 students
lajoring in geology; scores were
nrolled in the petroleum land
Management program.

Today, just three years later, with
iajor upsets in the global oil economy,
Lost of the bang has come out of the
pom, and the Department is "back to
prmal" with new challenges and goals.

Centenary's own Dr. Austin Sartin,
9 is chairing the Department and will
jcceed Dr. Nolan Shaw, who retired
st May, as the Woolf Professor of
eology. Dr. Sartin will be installed next
II at the President's Convocation.

Marvin Bennett and Robert Frey also
■ach fulltime in the Department along
ith numerous oil and gas professionals,
eluding Dr. Shaw, who teaches parttime

"Enrollment in all geology
apartments is down," said Dr. Sartin,
ind this is healthy. At Centenary, we
dw have 29 majors. I would rather have
small number of majors who are good
udents who can get good jobs after
iey graduate.

"Geology is different from most
:her departments," he said. "Most of
jr students go into a limited field—
?troleum geology. So it is fairly easy for
; to keep up with them and monitor
eir success (that they do a job well)
id therefore our success as a
apartment When their time comes to
3 the hiring they come back to
sntenary."

The manageable number of majors
already paying off. During the fall
:mester, all geology students who
anted parttime jobs with oil
)mpanies had them. In fact, for the first
"ne in many years, there were more
x>tech jobs than students.

The benefits of this on-the-job
cperience are numerous, and Dr. Sartin
id his colleagues hope to make this
pe of experience a requirement—
irough internships with local oil
)mpanies.

"I have already talked with some of
le oil men in town, and they are very
iterested in helping with this," Dr.
artin said. "And because the student's
ork will be beneficial to the company, I
:el that the student should be
3mpensated"

Getting the brightest and the best
udents into the department is a top
riority with Dr. Sartin. "We will have the
est professors teaching at the freshmen
:vel. If we can do a good job in the
lassroom and show them what the
etroleum industry is really like, then we

will continue to have a fine program
with top students."

Quality teaching is also very
important in elementary and middle
schools where students get their first
introduction to earth sciences.
"Unfortunately, some of these students
are being taught by people who have
never had a geology class," said Dr
Sartin. "These teachers have a real need,
and I have several things in mind that
we can develop for them— possibly a
B A degree in geology or special
geology courses for the non-geology
major"

In the meantime, Marvin Bennett
will teach this month an earth sciences
seminar for middle school teachers. He
will explain how they can identify rocks
and fossils and cover other basic
information. "We want the teachers to
be interested in geology, and in turn, the
youngsters will become interested,"
Bennet said. And those students, in
turn, may eventually become the top
geology students at Centenary

Curriculum additions may also mean
a graduate program at Centenary The
response has been tremendous to a
500-level course Dr Sartin will teach this
spring

"If we are going to have a graduate
program," Dr. Sartin said, ' we will need
to hire a professor to teach structural
geology and geophysics We have
enough expertise in the community to
cover the other areas. But Shreveport
needs more geophysicists. There is no
one here who can teach this"

Space— or rather the renovation of
space— is also a critical need of the
department "Geology is space-
intensive," said Bob Frey "Our rock
samples are bulky. We need room to
work on them and to leave them out

"We also need space for the
equipment we've got," he added. "For a
school our size, our equipment is
excellent, and we are extremely
fortunate to have alumni and friends
who give us logs and books, but we
need a place to keep it all. Right now,
everything is in Marvin's office and his
office is in a comer of a classroom ."

"We will be doing some cosmetic
work in January during the Interim,"
Dr Sartin said. "Members of Sigma
Gamma Epsilon will be helping to sort
out and label all the samples. After
cleaning up the the current space, we
need to concentrate on creating a large
rock preparation room, as well as a large
laboratory. This is particularly critical if
we have a graduate program."

All in all, there are good things on
the horizon for the Department of
Geology. Says Dr. Sartin, "We just need
to decide which good things to do."

Edmond Parker

Students who take Cultural or
Physical Geography at Centenary
have a rare opportunity to study
under a professor who has been
teaching here for 39 years— at least
twice as long as the students are
old.

Edmond Parker, an almost-
octagenarian, began teaching
engineering here in September,
1947 During the summers, he was
asked to teach geography, a course
he now teaches year round in the
Department of Geography and
Geology He also teaches one
course in engineering: plane table
mapping.

"Generally we have better
students now," Professor Parker
said "They are more interested in
humanity and in the modern
problems of pollution and
population explosion."

In his Cultural Geography
course, Professor Parker traces the
origin and diffusion of mankind; the
development of major institutions
and languages; human livlihood
and the industrial society. The
Physical Geography course looks at
the geographic complex, landforms,
the earth's atmosphere weather
and climate, soils and vegetation.

Professor Parker's extensive
collection of National Geographic
Magazines and maps are used
frequently. Dating back to 1921,
some of them show more wear and
tear than the professor

Spry and light-hearted.
Professor Parker attributes his good
health to good food. "My wife's an
excellent cook!"

25th Campaign Begins February 24

Trustee John David Crow will be
chairing the 1986 volunteer campaign
for the Great Teachers- Scholars Fund.
The campaign, aimed primarily at
eliciting corporate gifts in the
Shreveport/ Bossier area, was begun in
1961. Scheduled to kick off on February
24, 1986, the campaign has evolved into
an intensive, one-week effort

Co-chairmen of this year's fund are
Will Jackson, senior vice president of
Commercial National Bank (Division I:
Financial), Austin G. Robertson, |r,
partner in Seidman and Seidman
(Division II: Professional), LR Brammer,
|r ., president of Brammer Engineering
Inc (Division III: Oil, Gas& Energy), and
Tom Ostendorff vice president of
Southern Research (Division IV: Retail
Sales & Services). Under their leader-
ship, approximately 100 volunteers will
contact 500-600 local businesses and
professionals

The goal of the volunteer campaign
is $100,000, a vital portion of the overall
annual fund goal of $1,000,000.

Throughout the years, monies given
to the Great Teachers- Scholars Fund
have been used in the operating budget

\ohn David Crow

of the College, this year right at $9
million. Among the expenses are teacher
salaries, library acquisitions, computer
hardware, improvements in the
dormitories and classrooms, new
equipment in the cafeteria, and the
ubiquitous utility bills.

The investment has paid off: our
enrollment is up, and so is the average

ACT score. We are getting more and
better students The quality of life for
Centenary students is improved, both ii
and out of the classrooms

For this and more, Centenary was
recognized this fall by Edward Fiske,
education editor of The New York Time
and in a poll conducted by U.S. News
and World Report (Please see related
story on Page 3.) Support of Centenary
College through the Great Teachers-
Scholars Fund enables the kinds of
programs that bring us national
recognition. In turn, donors know they
are giving to a "good thing"

Gifts to the Fund are welcome in ar
size, and donors may wish to join one c
the three giving clubs: The 1825 Club,
with a gift of at least $1 per year of the>
College's existence (this year, $161); Th
Founders Club, $ 1 ,000-$4,999, and The
President's Club, $5,000 and over. Thos
who join before May 31, 1986, will have
their names listed in the President's
Report

For more information on this or
other fundraising activities, please
contact the Development Office,
318/869-5112.

SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE

President's Fund

Dr. Donald Webb has announced a
project that will eventually produce a $1
million fund to provide scholarships for
outstanding students.

"The fund already amounts to
$600,000, deriving from gifts and
bequests of the late Mr. and Mrs. Paul
M. Brown, Jr.," Dr. Webb said "It is the
intention of their family and friends to
build the fund to $1 million. I cannot
conceive of a more excellent enterprise
in terms either of honoring the names
of these giants of Centenary's history, or
of advancing the number of first-class
students at Centenary.

The fund will be designated "The
President's Scholarships Endowed
Fund" From it, half-tuition scholarships
at Centenary College will be awarded to
students with a minimum grade point
average of 3.0 and a minimum ACT
score of 28 or SAT of 1250.

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Sharp have
established a $44,000 annual
scholarship fund for members of the
Centenary College Choir. The yearly
awards are based on merit and need.

The lane A Davies Endowed
Scholarship was established recently
with a gift of $5000 added to the late
Mrs. Davies' annual scholarship. The
award is made to a student in the
Church Careers program.

The Lucille Sexton Class Endowed
Scholarship was established by David |.
Billeiter in memory of his wife, LaTrelle
' Shipley Billeiter. Income from the $5000
endowed scholarship will be awarded to
a worthy student majoring in music.

Said Dr. Webb, "Funds like these
enable Centenary to be THE affordable
liberal arts college in the South."

The Class of 1936 has planned a special reunion gift for the College-, a $25,000 endowed scholarship.
Spearheading the effort are {left to right) Harvey Broules, Dr. Leonard Cooke, Rose Fitzgerald, ]ames
Serra, and Blume \ohnson.

Rocketry Expert Inspires Scholarship

A $10,000 endowed scholarship has
been established at Centenary College
by Paul and Margaret Bender of
Madison, Wis.

The scholarship was established in
memory of Paul and Myrtle Guise
Bender and in recognition of the
accomplishments of Dr. Henry Miller
Shuey, a 1941 graduate of Centenary
College.

Recently retired from Rohm and
Haas Co. in Huntsville, Ala, Dr. Shuey
was presented the Distinquished Public
Service Award, the highest civilian award
given by the United Stated Department
of Defense for his work "in the
development, production and
deployment of strategic and tactical
missiles ... From the early days of U.S.
interest in rockets during World War II to
the development of the newest high
performance systems such as
POSEIDON, TRIDENT, PERSHING II,

and others, Dr. Shuey has displayed the
highest level of innovation, scientific
knowledge, and diligence in conducting
technical investigations and supporting
the Government and contractor teams
involved in development and
deployment of these systems."

Dr. Paul Bender, Professor Emeritus
of Chemistry at the University of
Wisconsin, was Dr. Shuey's major
professor for the completion of his pre
doctoral program. Dr. Margaret Bender
is Senior Scientist Emeritus at the
University of Wisconsin.

The scholarship award will go to a
junior or senior majoring in one of the
physical sciences at Centenary. The
recipient is to be selected solely on the
basis of high academic achievement
combined with a demonstrated capacity
for original thought and effort

The annual award will be $1,000
starting immediately.

PERSPECTIVES

Dr. Bentley Shane

Dr. Henry Shuey

The Department of Defense has recently presented
its highest civilian award to 1941 chemistry graduate
Henry M. Shuey.

Dr. Shuey received the Distinguished Public Service
Award at his retirement from Rohm and Haas Co.,
Huntsville, Ala., where he had assisted in almost every
major missile project this country has ever developed.

According to a company spokesman, "Dr. Shuey ...
has the kind of stuff between his ears you just can't
buy. In his trouble-shooting capacity, he's been
exceptional."

After graduating from Centenary, Dr. Shuey earned
his MS and Ph.D. degrees at the University of
Wisconsin where his major professor was Dr. Paul
Bender. Dr. and Mrs. Bender have recently established
a $10,000 endowed scholarship at Centenary in honor
of Dr. Shuey's achievements, detailed on Page 1 1.

In addition to the Department of Defense Award,
Dr. Shuey has also earned numerous awards for his
work in propel lants, rockets, detonation, and explosives
safety from the Army and Navy.

Centenary College is also the alma mater for the
Shuey's two sons, Henry, Jr., and Paul.

Dr. Bentley Sloane '27, one of Centenary College's
most dedicated and humorous alumni, will be
recognized for his outstanding contributions to his
alma mater during Homecoming Classic, Feb. 2.1-23.

Dr. Sloane will be presented the Hall of Fame
Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Alumni
Association. The presentation will be made at the
Awards Banquet, one of the College's most festive
events, Friday night, Feb. 21.

Best known on campus for his historical research of
Centenary College, Dr. Sloane is presently writing a
history of the College since 1900. He is also active with
Centenary's School of Church Careers where he is
director of church placement for the students.

Before coming back to Centenary, Dr. Sloane served
the church in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and throughout
Louisiana. His last two appointments before retiring
were as District Superintendent of the Baton Rouge
District and pastor of the First Methodist Church of
Alexandria.

After graduating from Centenary, Dr. Sloane
earned a degree from SMU before doing graduate and
seminary work at Duke University and the University of
Chicago.

The Awards Banquet is open to all Centenary
alumni and friends.

STRICTLY PERSONAL

1930s

THE HON. ALG1E D. BROWN '34
and wife HAZEL TURNER BROWN '42
vent to China on a spring cruise.

VERA MAE COWAN BUCHANAN
34 lives in Crowley, La and is a proud
randmother of six.

FRANK L DURHAM '34 is retired,
)ut does consulting work for a real
estate developer in Dallas.

THE REV. GEORGE A FOX '34 is
perpetual canon at St. Mary's
lathedral in Memphis and an officer
)f the Diocese of Tennessee.

ANNECE REEVES McDERMOTT '34
and her husband have toured
Germany, Yugoslovia, Hungary, Russia
and almost the world over.

DONALD and POLLY ANNA
CALDWELL RHEA '34 live in Houma,
La have three married daughters and
n married son and ten grandchildren.

ARMINDA DOTY RISER '34 and
"msband Jim joined the BROWNS on
he trip to China

MARY BLANCHE SCALES '34
etired from the Dallas Public Library
jn 1977 after almost 18 years as music
:ataloger and then started working for
he Dallas Morning News.

KARL B TOOKE '34 is retired in
Krcadia, La, but has helped out as
Dastor in about 21 churches ... said he
etired for the tenth time in )une, 1983.

JOHN R "BRIG" YOUNG '34 spent
>3 years in the public schools of Texas
jefore retiring and going into real
estate

On June 22, 1985, friends and
assmates of the late ROSE
vlARGARET HARTON '35 gathered on
:ampus to dedicate a lovely purple
eaf plum tree which had been planted
by friends in her memory. Since it was
he reunion weekend of Rose
Margaret's graduating class of '35, a
lost of friends joined Bill, her
"msband, for the memorial service.
\mong the visiting alums who
attended were KATHERINE FRENCH
jrOLBOT from North Carolina,
|<ENNETH KELLAM from Fort Worth
pnd JEANETTE STAMAN REEVES from
Houston.

DR RICHARD LEONARD COOKE
36 recently underwent surgery in
Shreveport— and is mended now.

MARGARET |ANE TRYLOR
HOOVER '36 came up from Houston in
lune for a visit with longtime friends.

LAURA BELLE PARKER MORRIS
'36 and husband Hugh have moved to
Macon, Ga.

1940s

EILEEN MAYNARD CLARK, class
agent for 1941, writes newsy notes to
share: 1 had a long and interesting
long distance chat with ETHEL
SHROPSHIRE BRASSELL who called
from Mineral Wells, Texas. She has two
sons. Ethel recently retired and says
she is loving every minute of her
retirement.

\n Memoriam

Reverend Reuel H. Allen '49
October 7, 1985

Otis Glen Allison '30
September 1, 1985

Harold J. Bango x30
February '84

). Cal Berry x55
September 7, 1985

Erin Slaughter Cherry x46
July 21, 1985

Lucien Barksdale Dean x27
April 10, 1985

Margaret S. Dickson '43
November 22, 1985

Luman E. Douglas x31
September 12, 1985

lessie McCabe Dyson '27
September 27, 1985

Hartwell "Sonny" Edwards x32

Vera Shute Lake '36
September 27, 1985

Loryne Ruth Martin '27
November 12, 1985

Elma Bernice Pickle '28
July 30. 1985

lames Malcolm Robinson, Jr. x40
July 28, 1985

Colleen Norrid Smith '39
July 29, 1985

Stephen J. Victory '60
December 6, 1985

Thelma Wardlow Clanton Wallen '28
October 8, 1985

Henry lrby Winegart, Jr. '47
December 14, 1985

GLORIA BODENHEIMER MEYER
phoned to say that she works with her
husband, Herman. They have three
children and eight grandchildren, and
they own Radalec.

I received the nicest letter from
LORRAINE BOST BURNETT. Her
husband, Cliff, is a professor emeritus
at Auburn. They love living in a
university town. Their son and
daughter live in Huntsville and
Montgomery, so they get to enjoy their
grandchildren.

It was good to hear from FRANCES
GOODSON WORD. She and Frank live
in Leesville. She has retired from
teaching and is enjoying traveling.
They have two daughters and a son.
Frances also wrote that seven of her
family attended Centenary. They really
have a soft spot for your school.

JOHN TUMINELLO wrote that he
has been with Pan American Import
Company in Shreveport for the past 25
years. His daughter attends Centenary,
and he feels that he is really Maroon
and White because his sister also
attended. He gave a list of people he
has seen in the past years and it was
nearly all of us who went to Centenary.

I have belonged to a bridge club
for 35 years and all but one member
attended Centenary. They are:
VIRGINIA (TENNY) RE1LY HOUSTON,
MATTIE BAKER ROBINSON, WJLDA
BEDENFIELD TAYLOR, MARTHA
O'NEIL DeLEE, GENEVA WILLIAMS
BIGGS, CAROLYN BELL LEWIS and
LORINA COX SENTELL You know that
we still talk about the "good ole days"
at Centenary whenever we get
together.

VIRGINIA KILPATRICK SHEHEE
'43, member of the Board of Trustees,
and Alphonse Jackson, representative
to the State Legislature, were honored
for their contributions to higher
education at the second annual
Louisiana Association of Independent
Colleges and Universities (LAICU)
Awards Banquet held in New Orleans
in October The member institutions of
LAICU, including Centenary, educate
over 20,000 students in Louisiana.

1950s

MARY ADAIR JOHNSON '50 writes
from Boulogne sur Seine, France, that
she and husband Don are almost world

travelers having worked in Texas, Brazil
and now France. Don heads up an
American-French joint venture (Tandy-
Matra), their youngest son Guy attends
the American School of Paris where
Mary does volunteer work. She also
works with the lunior Guild of the
American Cathedral of Paris, and says
she would love meeting a Centenary
group in Paris!

News from the reunion years of 54,
55 and 56: GEORGE EUGENE "GENE"
GILES '56 resides in Montgomery,
Ala- Little Rock residents COL
ROBERT L "BOB" LANE '56 and wife
JOANN DeBATE LANE have a 6'6"
married son coaching in Shreveport—
CARLEE ANN WILKINSON (she's
dropped the Carlee) and CHARLES M.
"CHARLIE" DILLMAN '54 are among
the avid Shreveport golfers— SALLY
YOUNG JOHNSON '55 and dentist
husband GLEN x57 have 5 sons in
college- DR. MICHAEL "MIKE" ELLIS
'54 is Bossier Parish Coroner— LOMA
LAVELLE LAIRD '55, a prominent
Nacogdoches, Texas, physician, and
his wife BEVERLY (who still looks like
"Miss Holiday in Dixie" NORMAN) x57
have 5 children- |OYE HOLLEY
THORNE '54 is changing education in
Houston- ELSIE LEE WHIDDON x56
owns a Dallas boutique— APOLO
GARCIA '55 from Puerto Rico and
EDITH EMMERICH MULLING '54 from
Germany came the farthest for the
reunion. (Edith has a daughter at
Centenary)— New Orleans
opthalmologist JOEL B. "JOE"
POLLARD '55 and wife Sally have a
son at Centenary— Still gorgeous
IACK1E BOMAR BARR '54 is a
counselor at Byrd High School— |ACK
GRYSON and BETTY BRYSON GREEN
'55 haven't changed a bit— The
HALLIBURTON twins: CHARLES
LLOYD '55 teaches in the Louisiana
Tech foreign language department and
JACK '55 communtes between Dallas,
where his home with Julia is, and
Shreveport, where he is a federal
attorney- CAROLYN HEARNE WALLIS
'56 is a social worker in Baton Rouge.

1960s

RALPH A CRANSTON '60 is a
retired elementary school principal
living in Sicily Island, La. His wife,
Sibyl, is also retired from teaching.

PENELOPE RUTH "PENNY'
HAWKINS '60 lives in Dallas and is
corporate real estate manager for
Southland Corporation.

FRANCES JANE FINCH HOLLAND
x60 lives in Kansas City and is the
owner and operator of a court
reporting service. Her husband, J.

Rodney, is president of Holland Realty
Services.

CAROLYN VICK RALEY '60 is a
retired elementary school teacher, and
her husband Stan is retired from
United Gas Pipe Line. They reside in
Carthage, Texas.

WAYNE '60 and MARGETTA
SPEARS STODDARD '62 are living in
Shreveport where he is a clinical social
worker and she is a housewife who
also does some part-time teaching.

FRED '60 and MARY BETH BOMAR
WILLIS '60 live in Coushatta, La,
where he is a physician and she is
involved in many civic organizations.

DONALD EDWIN "DON" TYLER
'61 , professor of music at Central
Florida Community College in Ocala,
Fla, has recently compiled "HIT
PARADE," a complete reference book
of the most popular songs in America
from 1920 and the start of the Jazz Age
to the coming of rock in 1955.

DAVID H. GIBSON '62 was
headlined in the new magazine Texas
Real Estate in the July/ August issue. His
marketing centers including the
Cresent, Dallas Galleria, the 70-story
Interfirst Plaza, Houston's Texas
Commerce Bank, and Ft. Worth's Bass
Brothers City Center were labeled as
state of the art in concept, theatrical-
showbiz and installation. Architectural
models, trade show displays and real
estate are other facets of Gibson's
business. The Texas Gardener, a magazine
for Texas gardeners by Texas
gardeners, announced in the
November/ December issue that
David's wife LORINE CRENSHAW
GIBSON '63 has been chosen 2nd
place winner of the 1 985 Texas
Gardener of the Year Contest. She was
awarded a check for $200.00, an
engraved plaque and will be the
subject for an in-depth feature in the
March/ April issue. The Gibson garden
was beautifully photographed in the
June 85 Dallas/Ft. Worth Home & Garden.
The couple's current project is a
Japanese garden house.

CO. "BUCK" HORN, |R '65 has
been named president and chief
executive officer of Bank Preston in
Dallas, Texas.

1970s

RICHARD W. WATTS '70, having
graduated from law school in 1973,
returned home to practice law in
Franklinton. He married wife Ann in
1977 and writes of recent
accomplishments: being campaign
manager for his older brother's
judgeship election, and discovering the
wonders of financing a child's

education at Centenary through his j
step-daughter, Cindy.

ANN V. MORGAN '71 has been
named director of public relations and'
community affairs for the American
Rose Society in Shreveport.

SUZANNE REEDSTROM KREKLOuf
'72, director and vice president of
Compass Micromation Services, Inc. of
Arlington, Texas, has been invited to
be a member of the People to People
Micrographics and Management
delegation representing the United
States in a series of meetings in
Western Europe. She was one of the
25 micrograph ic specialists selected
nationwide for the program.

MEGAN L CONWAY '75 is in New j
Orleans teaching at Tulane. She finally j
finished her doctorate in French last
May at Tulane. To celebrate, she and
her husband Caleb Didriksen, went to J
Europe during the summer.

VICKI GORGAS MATHERNE '77
and Paul Gerard Matherne, M.D.,
announce the birth of their first child,
Brian William Matherne, born |une29,
1985. Vicki is a practicing attorney in
Biloxi, Miss., and is licensed in both
Louisiana and Mississippi law. In
addition to her practice, she helps her
husband with business and legal
aspects of his medical practice.

ANNE GREENOUGH RYBA Class
Agent for '79, writes from Bartlett, 111.
with news of her classmates: |ANE
DAUGHERTY KARKER another CSCC
and FoD member, keeps in touch with
me through my grandparent's WWI
friends! She and husband Lee have a
home by the ocean in Rockland,
Maine, and she's kept busy mothering
son Daniel, who is now 5 months old.

ELAINE McARDLE is a yankee, too
She's a reporter for a Cape Cod
newspaper. MARTHA ROSE KELLEY
went up to see her this summer, and
later visited MARY BEA THOMAS in
Little Rock for Halloween. Martha has
a great new apartment in Dallas, and
is currently in a production of "Twelve'!
Angry Men."

We run into CHIP KRUSE in New
Orleans occasionally and heard from
GARY PRECHTER that his wedding waj
a great time.

KIM HANSON LAVIGNE was at the
reunion this summer with husband
Kirk. She is now an attorney in
Shreveport.

CRAIG McCARTNEY joined us this
summer, too. He's living in Dallas and
working for Fidelity Union Life.

LUCIE THORNTON'S new home
was featured in the New Orleans Times
Picayune, and she and husband Frank
are keeping busy with the law! Lucie
writes that she saw MARK COUHIG

recently, and that BECKY and RODNEY
STEELE are expecting their first child
soon.

G1NNY GARRARD is teaching at
imory University and is planning a
anuary 4 wedding to )ohn in Dallas.

1980s

SHIRLEY E ARNOLD '80 is
Currently the assistant director of
(admissions, St. Andrews Presbyterian
College in Laurinburg, N.C She is also
an ordained United Methodist
minister. Her future goals include
jzollege pastor or dean of students in a
small church-related school.

In the Florida keys for the past two
/ears, TIM BRICKER '80 is a partner in
an architectural design firm and is
[active in the education program of his
ocal church, Burton United Methodist
Church of Tavernier. His present
brojects include the design, pro bono,
pf an emergency aid shelter for youth,
the two-time 7-Mile Bridge runner
plans to move into his own home by
[he end of the year.

JUAN RODRIGUEZ '80, a physics
major working on his Ph.D. degree at
he University of Arkansas, has been
(awarded one of five dissertation
ellowships by the university. These are
he first fellowships of this type ever
awarded by the school.

JODY L ELDRED '81 moved to Los
Angeles in December 1984 and has
[since moved to Hollywood. He is a
reelance TV/Film director, who
iA/orked for ABC- TVs "Hollywood
Close-Up" and is currently the
clirector/cameraman on "All About Us,"
ja nationally syndicated show airing in
20 cities starting October 7. It is a
paily 30-minute talk show, hosted by
Ron Dendren and Michael Reagan.
pdy reports it has been a lean first six
months in LA, but he's now a
member of Directors Guild of America,
paying the bills and having fun. He is
still driving a convertible but still
"efuses to eat sushi ...

VIET QUAN PHAM '81 is a doctoral
pandidate at the University of
Southern Mississippi.

SUSAN LYNN COTTONGIM '82 has
(accepted a position with Ernst &
Whinney in New Orleans. She will be
imoving in lanuary— just in time for
'Mardi Gras!

RICHARD DESMOND LILES '82 is
working for Querbes and Nelson
Insurance Company. He has recently
become a homeowner!

SHARON ELIZABETH "SHAY'
McNULTY '82 is currently living in Ft.
Worth, Texas, where she is employed
by Delta Air Lines as a flight attendent

Best Homecoming Ever

Centenary has made great
progress in its first 160 years. Today
our college is being recognized
from coast to coast for its excellent
and affordable education
opportunities. The New York Times
and U S. News & Wor/rf Report have
both recently featured Centenary
College The choir continues its
world travels, sharing inspiring
music and special warmth. Honors
are also being bestowed here in the
Colleges hometown. The
Community Council of Shreveport
awarded its prestigious Willie C
and Paul M. Brown, Jr., Memorial
award to Centenary, describing the
institution as a "cultural beacon."

We are being examined
collectively for our excellence, but
we should take time to look at
ourselves individually Each one of
us came away from Centenary
forever changed. We are challenged
to think and expand our horizons to
their limits Our social selves
developed, and we emerged as
well-rounded, caring human beings.
We each left behind a part of
ourselves that is still growing
through those we touched while at
Centenary

This is it

We are gathering together very
soon to celebrate our college and

ourselves. Centenarians are coming
from across the country to reunite
for Homecoming CLASSIC - 1986.
Together with the students and
faculty we have put together the
best Homecoming ever Class
reunions, parties, the Homecoming
basketball game, presentation of
the Homecoming court, fraternity
and sorority open houses, a parade,
awards banquet ... something for
everyone to enjoy.

Make your plans now, I hope to
see each one of you Feb 21-23

Shayne M. Ladner '80
Alumni President

She has been enjoying her new job
since January, 1985.

CATHY AMSLER class agent for
1983, brings us up-to-date on her
chums:

CINDY GARRETT is busy taking
computer and management courses at
night while working as a word
processor trainer for CPT

From his home in Camden, Ark.,
CHARLIE ATKINS wrote with news of
the birth of a daughter to him and his
wife Dawn. Working as an assistant
loan officer at the First National Bank
there, he reports that Amanda Paige
Atkins was born on August 28, 1984.

RACHEL PARKS has started in a
masters program in French at North
Texas State University in Denton,
where she is teaching two freshmen
classes. She married lames Covert
Anderson on July 20 in France on the
island of Noirmoutier.

STEVE HOLT wrote that he and
)anie Leach were married on
November 7, 1984 and have finished

their first year of medical school at
LSU in Shreveport They planned to
spend the summer in Oak Ridge,
Tenn., where they both had jobs at the
national labs there.

WALLACE ROBERTSON is working
on his master of science in geology at
Stephen F Austin State University in
Nacogdoches, Texas. He hopes to have
his thesis finished by May, 1986. MIKE
GARNER PATTY COX, and KELLY
BYRAM are also working on their
master's degrees there.

ALAN YOKEM married SUZIE
WERL1NG August 24th in Baton
Rouge. They will reside in Shreveport

MISSY MOORE and Don Ross were
married in Lake Charles on August 17,
despite hurricane Danny. They will live
and work in Lafayette.

C ADAM HARBUCK II '85, Infantry
platoon leader for the 82nd Airborn
Division, Ft. Bragg, N.C. is going to
Egypt on a peacekeeping assignment.

To Parents of Centenary Graduates

1/ you receive more than one copy of this magazine, please share with a friend.

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OFFICES OF THE MAYORS

JOHN HUSSEY

MAYOR

CITY OF SHHEVEPOET, LOUISIANA

DON E. JONES

MAYOR
CITY OF BOSSIEH CITY, LOUISIANA

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, in the Shreveport-Bossier City area, we are fortunate
to have Centenary College as part of our educational system; and

WHEREAS, Centenary College has played an integral part in providing
a quality education to thousands of men and women from all over the
world; and

WHEREAS, Centenary College has contributed significantly to the
economy of Shreveport and Bossier City; and

WHEREAS, Centenary College is credited with attracting the highest
caliber professors from across the United States and throughout the
world, and enabling them to excel in their fields; and

WHEREAS, in recognition of more than a century of service to the
State, the nation and the community, and as the recipient of the
Community Council's Willie C. and Paul Marvin Brown, Jr., Memorial
Award ;

WE, JOHN HUSSEY, Mayor of the City of Shreveport, and DON E. JONES,
Mayor of the City of Bossier City, do hereby proclaim

Thursday, November 14, 1985

"CENTENARY COLLEGE DAY"

in Shreveport and Bossier City and urge all citizens to observe
this day in an appropriate manner.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and caused
the Seals of the Cities of Shreveport and Bossier City to be affixed.

4LIL

JOHN HUSSE
MAYOR

DON E. JONES
MAYOR

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INSIDE

Homecoming CLASSIC
A Huge Success

Department of Philosophy
Keeping Up With
The Changing Times

Wayne Hanson Is
New Alumni President

Rare Volumes
Given to College
By 70 Graduate

Alumni Invited
To Spring Events

April 4 - Women in Manage-
ment Seminar

April 8 - Free Enterprise
Conference

April 17 - Founders' Day
Convocation

April 22 - Athletic Auction

April 27 - LIT Autograph Party

May 18 - Commencement

June 2 - Centenary! Night

Jackson Hall Renovation

One of the high points of Homecoming CLASSIC weekend was President
Donald Webb's announcement that the Frost Foundation had pledged $900,000
to Centenary for the renovation of Jackson Hall. Jesse Morgan of Morgan, O'Nea
Hill, and Sutton is the architect on the project, which will get underway next
spring. Edwin Whited '43 is president of the Frost Foundation, and Dr. Ted
Kauss, former Dean of Centenary College and an Honorary Alumnus, is executiv
director. The "new" Jackson Hall will house, among other departments, the
School of Business, which the Frost Foundation established at Centenary in the 197(

On the Cover

Wooden desks and window sills give lackson Hall classrooms an ambiance
their own. Built in 1941 on the site of the first Jackson Hall, both buildings wer
named for the original location of the College.

The Centenary College Magazine, Centenary,
(USPS015560), April, 1986, Volume 13, No.
4 is published four times annually in July,
October, January, and April by the Office of
Public Relations, 291 1 Centenary Boulevard,
Shreveport, Louisiana 71 104-3396. Second
Class postage paid at Shreveport, La
POSTMASTER Send address changes to
Centenary, P.O. Box 41 188, Shreveport, La.
71134-1188.

Centenary strives to create an understanding of the mission, plans, and progress of
Centenary College and to inform readers of current happenings on and off campus.

Editor Janie Flournoy '

Special Contributors Lee Morgan, Jeannie Clements, Don Danv|

Production Creative Type, Ij

Rushing Printij

Alumni Director Anita C. Martin

Photography Janie Flourr

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For Conferences, Convocation, Commencement

Nationally Known Speakers
Come To Centenary

April and May are traditionally busy
nonths at Centenary College, and this
pring is no exception.

In only a six-weeks time period, the
College will offer two major conferences,
Founder's Day gathering and
Commencement, all featuring speakers
national and international acclaim.

Women in Management Conference. The
chool of Business will host its annual
vfomen in Management Conference
riday, April 4. "Women as
'ntrepreneurs: The Mechanics of
prting Your Own Business" will be the
ppic of Judith C Anderson, a
management consultant specializing in
ntrepreneurial ventures. A member of
ie start-up teams of PEOPLE Magazine
nd HOME BOX OFFICE, Ms. Anderson
bids the BS and MBA degrees from
Columbia University. As vice president
f INDEVO, INC, she is involved with
jtrategic management both within and
xternal to the corporate structure.

Free Enterprise Conference. On Tuesday,
phi 8, the School of Business will host
s Eleventh Annual Free Enterprise
inference, focusing this year on
Entrepreneurship in America"

Lodwrick(Lod) M. Cook chief
executive officer and chairman of the
board of the Atlantic Richfield Company
(ARCO) will speak on entrepreneurship
within the corporation. Raised in Grand
Cane, La, Mr. Cook began his ARCO
career in 1956 as an engineer trainee
lust last October, he was named CEO.

Michael H Mescon, Ramsey
Professor of Private Enterprise at
Georgia State University, will also be a
speaker at the conference. The author
and co-author of over 100 articles and
books, Dr. Mescon is a contributing
editor to SKY Magazine, Delta Airline's
in-flight periodical. He is also Dean of
the College of Business Administration
and Regents' Professor of Human
Relations at Georgia State University.

A panel of local entrepreneurs will
present case studies. The conference is
offered at no charge to pre-registered
participants. Please call the School of
Business, 318/869-5141, for more
information and/or to register for the
conference.

Founders Day Our own Mary lane
Hitchcock Gibson '54, majority whip in
the Massachusetts House of
Representatives, will give the keynote

address at Founders' Day Convocation
Thursday, April 17. The 11 a.m.
Convocation in Brown Chapel will be
highlighted by a colorful academic
procession of seniors and faculty, a
tradition as old as the College- 161
years. A picnic lunch in Crumley
Gardens will follow. (Please see page 3
for a profile of Rep. Gibson.)

Commencement. Sunday, May 18, is the
date for Centenary's 1986
Commencement Exercises, where Dr.
Walter L Underwood, Bishop of the
Louisiana Annual Conference of the
United Methodist Church, will speak
The 2:30 p.m. event will be held in the
Gold Dome with a reception for the
graduates and their parents immediately
following

Dr Underwood was appointed
bishop in 1984, after successfully serving
churches in Texas, including the 7,300-
member St Luke's United Methodist
Church in Houston. He has held a
number of Church offices, has attended
six General Conferences, and has been a
delegate to the World Methodist Council

Alumni and friends of the College
are invited to all events.

POTPOURRI

Despujols Celebration

Centenary College's Meadows
Museum will mark the 100th anniversary
of the birth of artist lean Despujols with
a month-long "Despujols Centennial
Celebration."

From early May, the Meadows will
host an exhibition in the main gallery
which will include paintings and
memorabilia owned by the Despujols
family and never exhibited before.

On May 22 the Shreveport
Symphony will host "A Despujols
Celebration" performing a work entitled
"Despujols Portraits: Musical Sketches
of Jean Despujols." The suite is arranged
for the 30 piece orchestra by Thomas
Hundemer from individual piano
compositions by lean Despujols.

lust prior to the concert, the
Meadows will host a reception at the
Museum, and just after the concert,
guests will be invited to the Symphony
House to visit with the musicians at an
informal gathering

Concert tickets are $8, general
public $6, senior citizens, and $4,
children and students. All alumni and
friends of the College are offered special
price tickets of $6 for this concert

Athletic Auction

A basketball autographed by
Robert Parish ... a villa in Acapulco
. . . lunch with the mayor ... a week
of training with gymnastics coach
Vannie Edwards . . . and lots of
other trips, parties, antiques, and
objets dart will be on the auction
block Tuesday, April 22, when
Centenary's Athletic Department
hosts its annual auction. The 6:30
p.m. event will take place at East
Ridge Country Club and will include
both silent and live auctions.
Tickets are $ 1 5 per person or two
for $25, and include a hearty buffet
Cash bars will be open.

All proceeds go to offset the
operating expenses of the Athletic
Department which total $475,000
this year. The smallest school in the
NCAA Division 1, Centenary offers
eight men's sports and six women's
sports.

For tickets or more information,
please call the Gold Dome,
318/869-5275. Caroline Stevens and
Ann Quirk are chairmen.

Alumni Tour Update

Back by popular demand . . Centenary] Night will be held Monday, ]une 2, in the Gold Dome to
celebrate Centenary College and its affiliation with the Methodist Church. On the program will be the
presentation of the Bishop's Awards to the three churches sending the most students to Centenary. The
festive, up-beat event will also feature the Centenary Choir and an al fresco reception.

The Alumni tour to Germany,
Switzerland, Italy, and Austria has been
rescheduled for October 6- 19. Cost is
$1,755.00 per person and payment is
due on or before August 1. Contact Lyn
at Globe Travel 318/424-5080 for
itinerary and details.

A Scandinavian Tour is planned
through Vantage Travel for July 16-30,
1986. For details, contact Karen at
1-800-322-6677.

W£ Get Letters . .

Editor's Note-. This one arrived in late \anuary ,
and included the following "small-world story."

On the Friday before Christmas, I
found myself seated on an airliner next
to Henry B. Shuey Sr, Chemistry '41. W
had been chatting for 45 minutes befon
Centenary was mentioned and only
then did we exchange names and learn
that both were graduates of the same
department exactly 30 years apart

Dr. Shuey told many tales of his
undergraduate days at 'Nary. He
described the night he burned down th
old science building Jackson Hall, wher
ether fumes from the stockroom were
ignited by his laboratory flame. He
recalled that Dr. ). B. Entrikin made suni
to remove his new leather gloves befon]
beating out the flames on Hank with hij
bare hands.

Hank also recalled how he tried to
avoid the mandatory religion class by
claiming to be an atheist Dr. R L Smit
refused to accept his argument and
countered with a ruling that Hank mus
take twice the religious training normal
required of all students, in order to full;
understand that which he did not
believe.

Dr. Shuey remembered his
classmates of those years, such as
Virginia Carlton, with whom he
competed for a scholarship. He and th
future mathematics professor were als<
teammates on a Centenary Math Team

1 was very excited by this example '
the small world, and look forward to
future meetings with both old and nev:
Centenary friends.

Sincerely,

Douglas C Shelton, Jr. 71

Marge Fischer of The Shreveport Journal makes notes for an article on Centenary's latest addition to
the Archives-, a two-volume 1755 }ohnson Dictionary. Looking on are Dr. Lee Morgan, Brown Professor
of English, and Richard Watts 70 who gave the first edition set to the College.

Scholarship Increased
at Centenary

The lane Davies Endowed
Scholarship at Centenary College has
been increased by $25,000, a gift of Mr
and Mrs. Frank Spessard The
announcement was made recently by
Centenary College President Donald A
Webb This brings the total endowment
of the Davies Scholarship to $3 1 ,000.

The scholarship was established in
1979 and is awarded to students in the
Centenary School of Church Careers, a
pioneer program in its field

Mrs. Spessard, the former Mary
Davies, and her sister lane were second-
generation family members to attend
Centenary College. Their father, the Rev.
Stephen J. Davies, was an 1882 graduate.
Their uncle, lohn Davies, also attended
Centenary in the late 19th century. Mrs.
Spessard's daughter, Penny Kent, Class
of 72, has kept the Centenary tradition
alive as the third-generation family
member to attend the College.

Distinctive Dictionary

The newest addition to the Archives
in Magale Library is also the oldest

The gift— a 1755 first edition
dictionary written by Samuel lohnson—
was made by Richard Watts 70, and his
wife, Ann during Homecoming CLASSIC
weekend

"I've owned the dictionary since
1982," Richard said, "but 1 decided that
the best place for it was in a college
ibrary . . . and what better college than

Alumni Giving

Okay, Alumni, let's give!

With only two more months to go,
\lumni Giving to the Great Teachers-
Scholars Fund is stuck at 1 1 percent In
/ears past, we've had as many as 16
sercent of the Alumni give to the annual
lind, but even that is low compared to
15, 30, and 35 percent at other colleges
and universities.

Any amount you give will be terrific .
we just want to get that percentage
jp. And if you get your check in on or
sefore May 3!, we will include your
lame in the President's Annual Report

Now is the time to give. Let's
:ontinue to earn national recognition -
his time for Alumni Giving

Centenary?"

The two volume, leather-bound set
will be housed in the Cline Room, where
faculty, serious students, and other
researchers will have access to it

"This is really a collector's item — a
major acquisition for the College, said
Dr. Lee Morgan, Brown Professor of
English. The dictionary is the first real
attempt to standardize the English
language."

Remembrance
Fund

The Remembrance Fund for the
mentally retarded was established in
February with an anonymous gift of
$10,000. Interest from this endowment
will be used to construct an academic
course dealing primarily with the
professional needs of the mentally,
physically, and multiple handicapped
The class, which will have special
emphasis on facilities visitation, will be
open to students in any major who
might become motivated to specialize in
this work Additional contributions to
the fund may be made by contacting Joe
Simon, director of scholarship
development 3 1 8/869-5 1 43.

The President and Dean

Of Centenary College of Louisiana

Invite You to a Special Program Of

Recognition and Readings By

President Donald A Webb And

Professors Wilfred Guerin,

Michael Hall, Earle Labor,

Lee Morgan, Barry Nass, and

lohn Willingham

Co-editors of LIT Literature

and Interpretive Techniques

New York Harper and Row, 1986

Sunday, April twenty-seventh

Two o'clock

Kilpatrick Auditorium,

RE. Smith Building

Reception and Autograph Party
Immediately Following the Program

Department of

KEEPING UP WITH
THE CHANGING TIMES

"More and more
students are taking a
minor in phibsophy.
It gives a nice
counterbalance to a
more career-oriented
major"

Dr. L. Hughes Cox

Chairman

Department of Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy may
be short on faculty, but it's definitely
long on organization.

As a matter of fact, the Department
is Dr. L. Hughes Cox, Centenary's only
full-time philosophy professor, who
juggles teaching, writing, committee
service, and professional activities
without the assistance of a full-time
colleague.

For Dr. Cox, R-E-L-l-E-F is spelled
Professors Throgmorton, Pomerory and
Christensen, who rotate and teach one
course per semester for the Department
Dr. Charles Beaird '66 is now Adjunct
Professor.

"If students major in philosophy,
they get an awful lot of me," said Dr.
Cox with a smile. "I've been teaching
eight different courses per year, and wit
the new curriculum, I'll be teaching nine
or ten," he said

lunior and senior courses are
specialized for those majoring or
minoring in philosophy. Religion major;
often take these, too, since they are
essentially independent study courses .
or tutorials. "Students don't usually
declare philosophy as their major until j
late in their sophomore year," explainer
Dr Cox, "So I never know what upper-
level courses they will need The
flexibility of tutorials is good" And, of
course, there is The Course of Study in
Practical Ethics for those interested in
legal, medical, business, and theologia
ethics.

Over the years, philosophy majors i
have pursued a wide variety of post-
graduate study and work Graham
Bateman '83 is in law school, John Gay
'83 is a freelance contractor, David
Eatman 74 earned his Ph.D. and
teaches at Xavier University; Lee Kneip
is an Episcopal priest in South
Louisiana; and Beau Rogers '83, who
double majored in geology, is a
practicing geologist

A real advantage with the new
curriculum is that it allows the
Philosophy Department to offer a mine

"More and more students are takin
a minor in philosophy" Dr. Cox said "!
gives a nice counterbalance to a more
career-oriented major."

The new curriculum also includes
philosophy on the optional, but not
required, list of core courses. "The
material I use in Intro develops
philosophical issues in economics ana
politics. For instance, the last political j
consensus was forged in the Depressic
now we're determining what the new
political consensus will be."

"In the '60s and 70s, there was qui*
an interest in contemporary ethica
issues, but now there is very little
interest in social or even political

issues. Now it's 'How am I going to get
along in the world after graduation?' "

Despite Dr. Cox's busy teaching
schedule, he still finds time for
professional pursuits. Two summers ago
he attended a conference on business
ethics. Last summer he read a paper on
environmental ethics at an international
conference. This next summer he will
attend an NEH Summer institute on
metaphysical cosmology at Santa Clara
University in California

At the present time, Dr. Cox is
working on several articles on logic of
scientific cosmology and theism. He is
also working on a book Good Nws and
Good Reasons-. Toward a Postmodern and
Heopragmatic Philosophy of Religion.

An experimental one-semester
course in history of philosophy is in the
works, as well. It will make extensive use
of audio-visual tapes and presentations

The classes are held in the
Philosophy Suite, a group of offices and
a seminar room, located on the Smith
Building's second floor. Some four years
ago, the entire floor was renovated and
redecorated to house the Department of
jPhilosophy and the School of Church
Careers.

Before that the Department was
housed in lackson Hall. "I spent my first
14 years at Centenary there," said Dr
Cox recalling his cubbyhole office with a
World War II secretary's desk that he
couldn't get his knees under. There was
no phone and no filing cabinet he
shared an overhead light bulb with a
{teacher on the other side of a partition.

"Thad Marsh was dean, and lack
Wilkes was president They finally got
me moved to something better," Dr. Cox
paid "Then Dr. Beaird came to teach,
land he re-did his office and mine. That
was great"

When Dr. Beaird assumed adjunct
status, he was missed immediately
Today, Dr. Cox's dream is for a second
person who would divide his time
between classroom teaching and
(developing a regional center for practical
5th ics.

"Right now," said Dr. Cox, "there is
no coherent organization for the
Drograms in medical ethics, bio-ethics,
stc, that go on in Shreveport I'd like to
see Centenary become one of the
'regional centers for practical ethics in
the United States. It could be done"

The best thing and the worst thing
about teaching in a small department
ays Dr. Cox, is the same thing The
disadvantage is that there are no other
colleagues to talk to. The advantage is
pat you have face- to- face contact with-
other faculty outside the humanities,
and that gives you a better perspective.

L. Hughes Cox, chairman of the Department of
Philosophy, is also its only full-time professor A
graduate of Wabash College {one of two
remaining all-male colleges), Dr Cox. earned his
STB. at Boston University School of Theology
and his MA and PA.D in philosophy of
religion at Yale University. Academic honors
include Phi Beta Kappa Tau Kappa Alpha,
and Blue Key.

PERSPECTIVES

Wayne Hanson
Alumni President

Wayne Hanson '51 has taken the reins of the
Centenary College Alumni Association for the second
time.

The former Centenary chemistry professor and
chairman of the department first served as president of
the Alumni Association in the academic year, 1968-69.
His current term follows the 1986 calendar year.

A graduate of Homer High School, Wayne attended
Northwestern State University and the University of
Texas before coming to Centenary. Both his master's
degree and doctorate are from the University of
Houston. He also studied nuclear and analytical
chemistry at the University of Arkansas, and attended
Stanford University as a Shell Merit Fellow.

His teaching career at Centenary ended when he
became the chief chemist at Bayou State Oil Corporation,
the position he holds today.

While at Centenary, Wayne was tapped into ODK
and Alpha Sigma Chi. He was a Regional Rhodes
Scholar Finalist and a Danforth Associate. He has won
numerous awards, including the "Outstanding Scientist-
Engineer" award presented to him this year.

It's great to have Wayne back in "harness!"

Mary )ane Hitchcock Gibson
founders Day Speaker

Mary Jane Hitchcock Gibson '54 isn't the typical
English major with a master's degree in education.

She is using her liberal arts background as a
legislator in the Massachusetts House of Representative:
where she was appointed assistant Majority Whip last
December. A member of the House since 1979, she has
chaired the Caucus of Women Legislators and the
Democratic Study Group and has been program
chairman of the Women's Transportation Seminar. She
is also a member of the Governor's Task Force on
Accessible Transportation.

Mary Jane, the mother of four children, is vitally
interested in legislation affecting women, children and
families in such diverse areas as education, mental
health, public health, employment practices, and
insurance.

In her church, the Harvard-Epworth Methodist
Church, she is active as a lay leader.

Mary )ane will speak at Centenary's Founders' Day
Convocation Thursday, April 17, at 1 1 am. in Brown
Chapel. All alumni and friends of the College are
cordially invited to attend

STRICTLY PERSONAL

1920s

WILLIAM L PLATT x29 spent only
two years at Centenary after he
transferred from Lon Morris. He writes
FRANK BOYDSTON '27 to say "These
two years were the best years of my life
in college training. I will always love
Centenary."

CLOTILDE HOUCK TERRY '29, now
living in Baton Rouge, is enjoying five
grandchildren, a daughter, a son, her
husband Robert (a Louisiana Tech
graduate), and many activities such as
golf, bridge church and a few clubs

1930s

MILDRED HOGAN '30, 8304 Knight
Road, Houston, TX 77054, is now in a
retirement village, doing well and ready
to receive all correspondence.

MARIORIE O'NEIL SNIDER '33 from
Monroe had conflicting dates with our
reunion because, as the Louisiana State
Vice- Regent of the National Society of
Daughters of American Colonists, she
had to attend their national convention

MARTHA LOU WALSH x33 writes
from Groten, CT, to say that she "surely
is enjoying retirement - travels a lot -
even to USSR for three weeks last June."

MARIORY BROWN HARPER '36
writes that her four sons are scattered
throughout the states, each in a
different profession.

1950s

IOHN P. HESS '55 has been
appointed deputy superintendent,
financial and support services of the
Fairfax County Public Schools in Fairfax,
VA

10 ANN SMALL '55 of Grand Prairie,
TX, has been named Coordinator of
Volunteers in Mission in the South
Central Jurisdiction She will serve as a
contact for people in that jurisdiciton
who would like to participate in short-
term mission projects in the US and
other countries.

PENNY TODD CLAUDIS '58, first-
time grandmother, has written to say of
her new granddaughter, "She is the
most gorgeous creature you have ever
seen!!!" Jennifer Michelle Lee was born
Ian. 10, 1986.

Department of Energy's Oak Ridge
Operation, has received his
department's highest award- the
Secretary's Gold Medal - for his
managerial leadership

PAUL D. McMAHAN '62 completed
his Ph.D. in Educational Administration
last May and is currently working as a
Captain on temporay active duty for the
U. S. Navy in the Pentagon. He, his wife
Joycelyn, and her daughter Alicia live in
Arlington, VA His sons Gregory and
Patrick attend college

Congratulations to BRUCE
DJNWIDDIE '65, who has been selected
for inclusion in Who's Who in American
Law and Who's Who in the United States.
Bruce practices law in Metairie, LA

CHARLES D WILLIAMS '69 now
resides in Columbia, Md with his wife
Tina and children. After pursuing a
career in urban planning for ten years,

1960s

IOE LA GRONE '61 , manager of the

In Memoriam

Margaret Ann Bolinger '51
January 28, 1986

Ethel Merrill Boyett '37
January 14, 1986

Joyce Friend x36

Rev. Randall Lee Gammill '73
February 6, 1986

Rev. Roy Lee Garret x53
December 16, 1985

Raymond Gary x37
October 27, 1985

William T Harton x37
February 10, 1986

Dr. |ohn V Hendrick x23
Ianuary3, 1986

Dr. Robert S. Hendrick Sr. x44
Ianuary8, 1986

Lawrence F. Kern, Jr. x38
January 28, 1986

Josephine Chatham Means '47
January 2, 1986

Martha G. Prothro '48
December, 1985

Adrian R Snider '34
November 19, 1985

Eddie S Tiffin, Jr. '37
February 10. 1986

John Slemmons Welsh, Jr. '39
January 3, 1986

he obtained an MBA in 1983 from the
Wharton School and now works in
construction financing with a major
Washington, DC bank. While an urban
planner, Charles served for four years as
executive director of the Washington
Audubon Society

1970s

NANCY LENZ GAMBLE '72 writes
that she is in her second year as a full-
time computer teacher in Eagle, CO
Mother to Christopher, an active 2V?
year old, Nancy is expecting twins on
her husband Jon's birthday, April 16

CHRISTOPHER "CHRIS" CAREY '72
writes from Oklahoma City that he has
finally given up school - having
completed a Ph.D. in bio-chemistry and
molecular biology, an M.D., and five
years of residency.

Tech. Sgt IOHN F. LEWIS 72 has
graduated from an Air Force major
command non-commissioned officer
academy at Eielson Air Force Base, AK
where he received advanced military
leadership and management training
[ohn is a laboratory operations
supervisor with the 460th Air Force
Tehnical Applications Center.

ROXANNE SMITH TAYLOR '72, with
moderate assistance from Wm. R "Bill"
Smith, has become the mother of Anna
Kathryn (last April). Brothers of the new
addition are Dawson (7) and Collin (3'/2).
Dad is at First United Methodist Church
in Wharton, TX

JAMES "JIM" WILKINS'72, now
enrolled in the Hebert Law Center at
LSU-BR has been awarded the Dr. Ted
Ford Endowed Scholarship. Jim's degree
from Centenary was in biology, and the
Ford Scholarship is intended to help an
LSU student who is studying marine
fisheries.

JODIE GLORIOSO 73 has renovated
the building at the corner of Commerce
and Milam in Shreveport to rent out as
an entertainment hall - lodie's Place.
The building once housed her
grandfather's business, Santa Maria
Wholesale Produce Co

JOSEPH W. "IOE" ALLAIN 74
continues to channel all his energies in
the field of entertainment doing
regional commercials and radio spots.
Joe's a programmer, too, with a software
development company, Computer Magic
International.

CHRIS CREAMER x74 wrote that he
has spent the last two years in Shikoku
Island, Japan, teaching English. (No

doubt Dr. Morgan would pale at the
thought.)

RICHARD S. "RICK" CLARK 74 has
moved from Hickory, N.C to
Greensboro, N.C, to start his own
shopping center consulting business. He
and his wife Carolyn have a little girl,
Blair, and a 5- month-old son, Stuart

MARY HIBBARD GREENWALDT 74
is still in Longview, TX teaching 3-year-
olds three mornings a week and
expecting her third child in May. She
already has a boy and a girl.

IAN CONLIN McALISTER 74 had
her fourth child in November, Robert
lohn (10 lbs. 3 ozs.). He follows three
sisters: Asyley(lO), Tress OV2), and
Jenna (2).

LETA SCHERER 75 lives in Austin,
TX and teaches second grade in the
Round Rock LSD.

RAY "SCUTTER" TINDEL75 works
for Gerald D Interests in New York City.

CYNTHIA DIANE YEAST 75 has
moved to Washington, DC, where she
is the assistant to the president of
Association of Flight Attendants union.

DR PERRY B EVERETT 76 is
currently the medical director of the
Medical Intensive Care Unit, All
Children's Hospital, St Petersburg FL
His wife Lisa is staff pharmacist at Bay
Pines Veterans Administration Hospital,
Bay Pines, FL.

KELLEY McLEAN BENNETT 77 is
busy raising her two daughters, Kim (3)
and Amanda (1). She often gets together
with |AN MAUMUS HOPKINS 77, who
also lives in New Orleans.

KEITH STEGALL 77 performed at
the Independence Bowl Pep Rally in
Shreveport last December. Some of his
more familiar songs include "Sexy Eyes"
by Dr. Hook, "Lonely Nights" by Mickey
Gilley, "We're in This Love Together" by
Al Jarreau and "Looks Like Love" by
Helen Reddy.

DR TERRY SWAN 77 has been
selected to assume the responsibilities
as Dean of the college at Lindsey
Wilson College in Columbia, KY Terry
received his doctorate from Vanderbilt
University Divinity School.

RICHARD |. DEMERS 79 received his
Master of Divinity Degree from The
Methodist Theological School in Ohio.
He is presently serving a three-point
charge of the United Methodist Church
He and wife Shirley have two children,
lennifer (2'/2) and David (P/2).

DeETTE KcKINLEY QUINN 79 is the
coordinator for the Marriage and Family
Counseling Center at Northeast
Louisiana University in Monroe. She will
complete her MA this summer and
hopes to open her private practice then.

Centements

Congratulations! This celebratory
word is one each of us likes to hear at
significant times in our lives when
recognition is our due On my office
door hangs a colorfu I " Congratu lations! "
banner, and many phone calls, notes,
and cards have been sent to extend
the same. They give me a nice, warm
feeling it's true, but it is all of you who
participated in Homecoming CLASSIC
from helping to plan it to being
involved in the various activities who
should be congratulated There was an
increase of 67% from our lune, Alumni
Weekend, and attendance at the
exciting Homecoming game reflected a
36% increase in attendance over last
year's Homecoming game. Wow!
Thanks to you, this Homecoming truly
was a "Classic!" Congratulations! What
good fortune to have been a part of all
this! But, more importantly, it is our
good fortune to be a part of Centenary
herself.

Two expressions of this experience
of good fortune are fitting to share
here The first is a statement made by
Dr. Bentley Sloane, Class of 1927 and
1986 Hall of Fame recipient, in his
acceptance speech during the Awards
Banquet "Centenary College awakened
and nourished in me a desire to seek
truth . . . Each teacher in his wise and
tactful way moved us through the
various disciplines amd set us down in
the midst of the widest
perspectives helping us to see life

steadily and see it as a whole."
Another alumnus, from the Class of
1965, Bruce W. Dinwiddie, in response
to my invitation to alumni in the
Summer of 1985 issue of Centenary to
write about the value of a Centenary
education, wrote these words, "In
retrospect, I see clearly that my
education at Centenary provided to
me a wealth of information, a
foundation, as it were, upon which to
build further intellectual pursuits . . .
My education at Centenary enhanced
my ability to reason, to analyze, to
arrive at valid intellectual and practical
conclusions in addressing and resolving
life's complexities."

Dr. Sloane and Bruce Dinwiddie
have articulated well what is felt by all
of us who have been a part of the
Centenary experience. Homecoming
1986 was a Classic because Centenary,
our alma mater is a Classic
Congratulations, Centenary!
Congratulations, alumni and friends!

-Anita C Martin '80
Alumni Director

1980s

BRENDA WIEGAND WILLIAMS '80
wrote to express regrets about not
attending Homecoming - Stephen Kyle
was born lanuary 29, 1986 and
weighed 7 lbs. 12 ozs. Congratulations!

KATHLEEN SUE NESTER'82, cross
country traveler, is the quality
management manager for Electronic
Data Systems in Albany, GA She still
loves to run and is looking forward to
her first ski trip to Colorado.

KAREN ARMSTRONG '84 is plugging
away as a social worker in Birmingham,
AL. Eventually she wants to go back to
school for a graduate degree in
education.

DREW COLLINS '84 is teaching at
Caddo Magnet High School in
Shreveport and coaching the boys' track
and cross country team. He has
returned to Centenary for his graduate
degree.

MAURICE "TRIPP" PHILLIPS '84 is
working toward his MFA in theatre

directing at the University of Mississippi
in Oxford In the fall of 1986 he intends
to begin work on his Ph.D.

IESSICA SOULEAU '84 works as a
software engineer at General Dynamics
in Ft Worth and is attending UT
Arlington.

ALAN D STRANGE '84 was awarded
the Master of Arts in History, December,
1985, by the College of William and
Mary. He will attend Westminster
Theological Seminary, Philadelphia,
Penn. to begin working on a ThM in
February, 1986

LEE THOMPSON '84 has completed
a 47-week course in Korean languages
with the Navy and "Can now hold a
decent conversation with a 4-year-old"

WILLIAM CASEY CANTWELL '85 is
the full-time organist at First Methodist
Church in Wichita Falls, TX He
accompanies six choir rehearsals a week
directs two handbell choirs.

PHIL HORNADAY'85 will be
performing as a vocalist with the
Chanute Air Force Band in Chicago.

&4£K

Bruce Dinwiddle '65 and Alumni Director
Anita Martin '80 at Friday's golf tournament.

Win? We're here just for fun\ Richard Life '82
and Alan Yokem '83.

The Centenary Muses collect for their Sundeck
Fund at the Homecoming Awards Banquet.
Ralph Pullen '35 reaches into his wallet to
donate to (left to right) Sara Hitchcock Lang
62, Tiddle Bettis Florsheim '46, chairman of
The Muses, and Vada McGoldrick. Sundecks
will be built on the rooftops of Rotary and ]ames
dormitories this spring.

Homecoming
CLASSIC

Gents 92
Georgia State 88

Hundreds of alumni eame from all
over the United States for Homecoming
CLASSIC, Feb. 21-23. The weekend
buzzed with events both on and off
campus, and alumni and students alike
agreed it was the best Homecoming
ever.

Dr. Lee Ford, Professor Emeritus of French,
and Mrs. Ford get a special welcome from Algie
Brown '34 at the Thirties Luncheon.

A Rolls is a Rolls is a Rolls. Peyton Shehee rolls along with his crew, Susan Beaubouef '87, President
Donald Webb, and Renee Poole '87, in Saturday's Doo-Dah Parade.

President Donald Webb accepts a check from members of the Class of 1 936 who. on the occasion of
their 50th Reunion, established an endowed scholarship. Participating in the presentation are (left to
right) Dr. Leonard Cooke, President Webb, Blume \ohnson, Rose Connell Fitzgerald, Harvey Broyles,
and }im Serra. \f your class would like to establish a scholarship fund, please contact ]oe Simon, director
of scholarship development.

Homecoming '87

Feb. 20 ~ 22

Mark Your Calendar Now!

To Parents of Centenary Graduates

If your son or daughter no longer lives at home and would like to
receive the Centenary magazine at his or her new address, please
send the information to Research and -Records, Centenary
College, P.O. Box 41 188, Shreveport, La. 71 134-! 188.

1/ you receive more than one copy of this magazine, please share with a friend

Centenary

from

CENTENARY COLLEGE

Shreveport, Louisiana 71 104

SECOND CLASS

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SHREVEPORT, LA

PKs was the setting for the 1970-71-72 Cluster
Reunion, organized by (left to right) Randy Tiller 70,
Theresa Morgan Meldrum 71, Paul Heffington 72,
and Pam Byrd Heard 7 1 .

The Roaring '20s Luncheon-Reunion was a great success. Among the "regulars" are Dr.
Walter Colquitt '27, Class Agent Frank Boydston '27, and Mrs. Colquitt (Eleanor ]ohnson)
'30 (One alum says he roars a lot . . . because he's so hard of hearing.)

LaTrelle Billeiter Smith '51 presents the Queens
bouquet to Holly Andries while President Donald Webb
looks on LaTrelle s mother, LaTrelle Shipley Billeiter,
was Centenary's first Homecoming Queen.

The Class of 1961 sets a record in attendance.

Patsy Laird \ennings '52 shares a laugh with
classmates at the 1950-51-52 Cluster Reunion,
dinner party at Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club.

Richard Spainhour of Crossett, Ark., will attend Centenary next fall as an Alumni Scholar with a
full-tuition scholarship. With him at the Awards Banquet are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude
Ellis Spainhour, and Karen Cole, Director of Financial Aid.

Summer 1986

INSIDE

LEADERSHIP

George Nelson
Begins 2 1 st Year
As Board Chairman

President Webb
Takes College
UPSTREAM

Business Dean
Explores
Extraordinary
Performance

Sam Backus
Joins Board

Alumni Participation Up

Great Teachers
Scholars Fund
Tops Its Goal

New Sundecks \

Looking over the handiwork they provided are members of The Muses: (seated;
Kay Jeter and Lorraine LeSage '45 and (standing, left to right) Dean Dorothy Gwin,
Jo Reid, Betty McDonald 44, Sara Lang '62, Tiddle Florsheim 46, Bea White H86,
and Vada McGoldrick. The creative ladies raised the funds to build sundecks atop
Rotary and James Dorms. The students and Coppertone will be forever grateful.

On the Cover

One of the Souths great pleasures is a summer afternoon, a sundeck, and a
good book. Artist Michael Pabst puts it all into perspective for the cover of this
Centenary magazine.

The Centenary College Magazine, Centenary
(USPS015560), }uiy, 1986, Volume 14, No.
1 is published four times annually in }uly,
October, }anuary, and April by the Office of
Public Relations, 291 1 Centenary Boulevard,
Shreveport, Louisiana 71104-3396. Second
Class postage paid at Shreveport, La.
POSTMASTER: Send address changes to
Centenary, P.O. Box 41188, Shreveport, La.
71134-1188

Centenary strives to create an understanding of the mission, plans, and progress:
Centenary College and to inform readers of current happenings on and off campus;!

Editor Janie Flournoy

Special Contributors Lee Morgan, Jeannie Clements, Don Danv

Production Creative Type, I

Mid-South Press, Pabst Creative Graph

Alumni Director Anita C Martin '

Photography Janie Flourr

The Tradition
Of Excellence Continues

UPSTREAM

Dr. Webb travels upstream to continue the tradition of excellence at Centenary College

These are difficult days for church-related colleges; and it is therefore both heartening and challenging that Centenary's long
istory of leadership in higher education moves forward, unabated. —Upstream, indeed:

Jnsurpassed quality.
Centenary's new curriculum, combined with its superb and growing faculty, ensure academic ascendency.

lanned advance.

We are intentional about thoroughgoing planning for the 21st Century: in academics, enrollment, financing, facilities, vision . .

pacrificial effort.

The Centenary community is committed to the task: trustees, faculty, staff, alumni, students.

jl raining for life.

The goal is to prepare students for the fullest realization of their potential as individuals— and, through them, to promote the
health of society in accord with the highest Christian ethic.

Recruitment intensified.

The crucial effort must be intensified recruiting. Bishop Walter Underwood's initiative with the churches is exemplary,
endowment increased.

Vital to the progress of the College is increased endowment— of academic chairs, scholarships, buildings, programs. This is
our major investment in the future.

.ccommodations improved.

We now turn our serious attention to the buildings of the College— and especially the student facilities and teaching
accommodations.

Vlinistry with the Church.

The key to all this is our co-ministry with the congregations. Centenary's progress centers on its partnership with its Alma
Mater, the Church.

P.S.TREAM., indeed! But all attainable, that the tradition of excellence will continue.

Financial Highlights of 1985-86 ...TfeowtTaK^sc^

Fund tops the million-dollar mark at $1,003,5 1 5; alumni participation grows to 18% ... a total \
$503,750 in scholarship aid plus $234,541 in scholarships from the Church . . . a pledge
$900,000 by the Frost Foundation to renovate ]ackson Hall ...the establishment ofthe$\ millic
President's Scholarship Fund . . . $45 1,600 in decimal giving from the church . . .the addition
$1.5 million to the endowment brings its total to $22,474,277 . . . further enhancements to 1
campus-, the landscaping and beautification of Sleepy Silver Bayou; rooftop sundecks provided i
the Muses at ]ames and Rotary dormitories. In spite of a chilling downturn in the region's econom
the College was boosted to new heightsl

<^Oovvou2o( H \J*Jcm

Dr. Donald A Webb
President

CENTENARY COLLEGE

"One of The Best Buys in Education"

"One of America's Best Colleges"

U.S.NGWS

iWORtOflePORT

HE GREAT TEACHERS-SCHOLARS FUND

ALUMNI GIVING
Junel, 1985 -May 31, 1986

1921
1922
1923
1924
1925
1926
1927
1928
1929
1930
1931
1932
1933
1934
1935
1936
1937
1938
1939
1940

$ AMOUNT

NUMBER OF
ALUMNI SOLICITED

NUMBER OF
ALUMNI DONORS

25.00
10.00

100.00

432.00

745.00

2,170.00

1,155.00

51,725.00

2,396.00

54100

15,826 18

2,63200

3,531.50

1,437.00

105,921.00

6,883.50

2,657.96

2,112.00

6,222.50

2
2
5
12
21
39
42
44
47
61
62
73
78
60
64
63
69
85
118

4
5

PERCENT

33.33%
50.00%
0.00%
2000%
33.33%
23.81%
35.90%
21.43%
18.18%
31.91%
13.11%
22.58%
26.03%
15.38%
23.33%
35.94%
39.68%
23.19%
23.53%
16.10%

1941

5,315.00

123

27.64%

1942

5,318.50

107

22.43%

1943

5,008.50

102

18.63%

1944

22,303.00

30.93%

1945

1,261.00

14.61%

1946

1,260.00

19.75%

1947

4,515.00

135

20.74%

1948

8,836.25

182

18.13%

1949

5,771.00

236

19.92%

1950

3,981.00

227

18 50%

1951

2,715.71

209

17.22%

1952

99000

129

15.50%

1953

6,278.50

115

20.87%

1954

2,952.50

148

16.89%

1955

1,342 50

157

15.92%

1956

2,289.50

145

15.86%

1957

1,437 50

135

17.04%

1958

691.00

152

10.53%

1959

733.00

129

10.85%

1960

1,658.50

172

13.95%

1961

1,067.50

201

15.92%

1962

46750

144

11.81%

1963

1,69100

155

16.77%

1964

2,347.00

155

20.65%

1965

1,767.00

181

16.02%

1966

8,596.00

161

21.74%

1967

2,059.50

150

16.00%

1968

1,136.00

181

16.57%

1969

1,486 50

173

16.18%

1970

8,027.00

177

22.60%

1971

5,381.52

165

23.03%

1972

2,602.50

155

22.58%

1973

1,206.50

141

19.15%

1974

3,298.50

133

16.54%

1975

1,787.00

131

24.43%

1976

993.00

110

2091%

1977

1,380.50

127

17.32%

1978

2,811.50

118

21.19%

1979

1,174.89

149

20.81%

1980

2,004.00

141

16.31%

1981

828.50

175

15.43%

1982

1,129.50

173

14.45%

1983

427.00

178

1 1 .80%

1984

2,298.50

221

8.14%

1985

128.00

162

8.02%

3NORARIES

29,005.54

OTHER

494.50

TOTALS

7777

1433

18.43%

Alumni Highlights

Major increases were seen this year
in both participation and dollar totals:
from 16.04 to 18.43 percent, a 15.8
percent rise, and from $163,966 to
$190,759, an increase of 16.3 percent

Listings below include classes of at
least 20 members.

Leadership Classes

Participation

1937
1936
1927
1930
1944

3968%
35.94%
35.90%
31.91%
30.93%

Dollars
1936 $105,921

1929 51,725

Honoraries 29,006
1944 22,303

1932 15,826

Gifts by Division

Gifts to the Great Teachers- Scholars
Fund are unrestricted and are used for
the ongoing operating expenses of the
College. These totals reflect cash contri-
butions between |une 1, 1985 and May
31, 1986 which is Centenary's fiscal year.

Trustees $ 296,610*

Alumni 190,759

Parents 18,942

Friends 171,578

Corporations 194,169

Foundations 127,868

Faculty & Staff 3,589

Grand Total $1,003,515

This represents an increase of 5.2
percent over last year's record total of
$953,631.

Fund Volunteer
Leadership

GENERAL CHAIRMAN |ohn David Crow

DIVISION CHAIRMEN
Banking & Investments Will lackson
Professional Austin G Robertson, |r.
Oil, Gas & Energy LR. Brammer, )r.
Retail Tom Ostendorff

ALUMNI DIVISION ShayneM. Ladner'80
M. Wayne Hanson '5 1

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Chairman George D. Nelson H70

Chairman, Development

Committee William G. Anderson

*The gifts of alumni trustees are recorded in the
trustees category, but are also listed in the
class-bu-class comparison above.

The Key to Extraordinary Performance Is

LEADERSHIP

by Barrie Richardson

Management and leadership are not
interchangeable concepts.

Management, to the extent that this
concept refers to skills and knowledge,
can be taught. Economic forecasting,
capital budgeting, cost accounting, and
performance reviews can be learned in
the classroom and applied to the
organization.

But management is not leadership.

In fact, the management courses
which are taught at most universities, no
matter how rigorous and academically
powerful in their application, are neither
the necessary nor sufficient cause of
success.

A little reflection should make this
point clear. Alexander the Great
accomplished his noteworthy
achievements without computers or
accounting systems. Abraham Lincoln, a
school dropout, knew nothing of the
formal managment concepts we teach.
How many of the trustees at Stanford
University, most of whom are successful
businessmen, would have high scores
on the General Management Aptitude
Test?

There are some qualities which
successful leaders seem to have. Or at
least 1 think they are common qualities.
Successful people need not be
charismatic leaders such as Ghandi,
Churchill, or John Kennedy. Ordinary
people such as a high school principal,
a production manager, a minister, a
drama coach, or an owner-operator of a
gas station are able to get extraordinary
results from other people.

This extraordinary performance
happens because of leadership. These
men and women who share no common
heritage or education do share some
common qualities.

Vision

Those who lead others to above
average performance do it because they
have the capacity to visualize how the

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organization might be at its best. Not
only do they "see it" more clearly than
the rest of us, but they articulate their
vision. They are excited by the "dream,"
and their vision which they help us
glimpse excites us. We want to be part
of something special — not ordinary—
and here is our chance. We are
energized, and we voluntarily choose to
help transform a vision into reality.

Visionary managers are not problem
solvers. They are creative problem
finders. W.T Grant's, the largest variety
good store in America in the '60s, went
"belly up" in the 70s not because of its
inability to apply modern management
concepts. No, the company lost its way.
Grant's was selling the wrong
merchandise at wrong locations. No
computer system could save it. Kresge
(K-Mart), a medium-size firm in 1960,
has grown into the largest retailer in the
world because of the vision of a few
persons.

Visionary managers also see
strengths in the rest of us that others
miss. They are not soft-headed
romantics, but they tend to let us know
what we are capable of doing and we
tend to grow to that vision.

Ordinary managers expect less. And
that is what they get.

Not only do leaders have a more
lucid vision of what can be, they also
have a passionate commitment to their
vision. They ignore the nay sayers and

those who want more analyses and
studies. They do not think of themselv
as risk takers. They know they are on tl
right path, and they will not give in, gi\j
up, or back off.

They are dogged, and when we
ordinary people are intimidated or tire)
they refuse to let us quit. In a world
where most of us are such political
animals, the leader stands out because
he seems rooted by his or her clear
convictions and visions.

Moral Courage

Leaders are committed not onlyl
their dream of what the project or
department can be and absolutely
determined to get on with it, but the!
are also committed to each member
the team. They are not "stars" but
player-coaches. George Washington
did, in fact, feed his men before he a
His soldiers were unpaid and poorly
clothed, but they were highly motivate
Graham Abbots, a production manage
at Herman Miller in Bath, England, wii
fill in for any job on his line no matter
how dirty or hard, when he is needed.
He may rant and rage at a team
member, but no other person regardle
of position in this company would say
bad word about one of his workers. At
least not more than once. This man h
fiber.

Moral courage is what it takes to
admit you are fallible and that you ne
the help of others. Moral courage is a||
what it takes to listen to the majority
and go against the prevailing group if
you know it is in the best long-term
interest of the organization. Moral
courage is a rare quality.

Integrity

A leader must have integrity. Then]
is nothing slick or unctuous or politic
about this quality. Integrity is what let
the group accept the leader's decisior
and behavior because underneath the
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PERSPECTIVES

Edwin Whited

Service to Centenary College is a long-time tradition for
the Frost-Whited family. For over 65 years, members of the
family have given their Wisdom, wealth, and work to this college.

Edwin Whited, a 1943 graduate and 1986 recipient of the
honorary Doctor of Laws degree, has maintained that tradition.

While serving as a member of the Board of Trustees, he
established the Great Teachers-Scholars Fund, the annual
fund of the College, which this year surpassed $1,000,000. In
the mid-1970s, he announced a $1,000,000 grant from the
Frost Foundation to establish Centenary's School of Business.

Mr. Whited has also served on the boards of the First
National Bank, Public Affairs Research Council, and the
Council for a Better Louisiana. At the Church of the Holy
Cross, he has served as vestryman and senior warden.

For his outstanding service to the community, he was
awarded the Optimists' "Mr. Shreveport" award in 1978.
Some ten years earlier, he had been named to Centenary's
Hall of Fame.

He currently serves as chairman of the board of Frost-
Whited Co., Inc., and president of the Frost Foundation in
Denver. He is a member of the board of trustees of Texas
Christian University.

He and his wife, Mary Amelia, have one daughter, Mary
Amelia, who is in summer school at Centenary ... so the
tradition continues.

Sam Backus

Sam Backus started living life early and at age 88
still going strong.

He is Centenary College's newest life member of
he Board of Trustees.

Mr. Backus says he just hasn't had time to get old.
ie entered the labor market at age 12 as a messenger
toy for the T&P Railroad Co. Today he is president of
he Lanford Drilling Co. Along the way he has worked
Dr oil well supply companies, drilling companies, and
is an independent producer. At Lanford Drilling Co.,
ie continues to put in an eight-hour day, five days a
leek.

He attributes his success to working hard and not
)eing afraid of it. His secretary, Louise Williamson,
idds perserverance and independence to that list.
He's a self-made man."

When Mr. Backus is not on the job, you might
atch him on the golf course, where, on his 66th
birthday, he made a hole- in-one

Commitment— total commitment— is
one of the key facets of leadership,
says George Nelson, chairman of the
Board of Trustees of Centenary College.

"This is what Freddie Spencer's got,
and this is what Don Webb's got, and
that's what makes them successful."

George Nelson has got it, too.

A member of the board since 1957,
Mr. Nelson has served as its chairman
since 1965, succeeding Paul Brown, Jr.
who stepped down after 25 years at the
College's helm. "Paul once said that one
of the main things we can do in life is to
support our top institutions. They will
be here long after you and I, our
children, and grandchildren are gone,"
said Mr. Nelson. "And Centenary College
is and will be one of the key institutions
in this city."

Leadership comes naturally to Mr.
Nelson who also has served as
president of the Shreveport Club,
Southfield School, and the Council for a
Better Louisiana. He holds membership
on the boards of the Public Solicitation
Review Council, the Public Affairs
Research Council, and the Newcomen
Society in North America.

He is president of both Querbes &
Nelson, Inc., a regional insurance agency
founded in 1914, and the Life Insurance
Company of Louisiana, which he
founded in 1964. He is also chairman of
the board of First Methodist Church's
Alternative View Network (AVN), a
domestic fixed station for uplinking
transmission via satellite.

GEORGE NELSON

Chairman
With Commitment

His time, a measure of commitment,
is readily shared. "The amount of time I
spend on college work really varies with
the president, with situations on
campus, and with overriding national
concerns," Mr. Nelson said. "All of us
need breaks in the day— something
other than just our work. It's interesting
to be a part of something totally
different from the business world . . .
and where else are you going to make
friends with such a variety of people?"

A graduate of LSU, where he earned
both his B.A and J.D. degrees, Mr.
Nelson first became interested in
Centenary College through First
Methodist Church where he is an active
member. Dr. D.L. Dykes, pastor of First
Methodist and member of the
Centenary Board, nominated him for the
position. Joe Mickle was president, and
the College was in the midst of a major
building program.

Following Dr. Mickle's death in 1964,
Jack Wilkes was named president of the
College, and not long after, George
Nelson became its chairman of the
board. Not long after that came the
court orders for integration of public
schools. Private schools would be next.
"I'd have to give Dr. Wilkes credit for the
minimum of problems we had with
integration," said Mr. Nelson. "He
handled a severe matter like a diplomat,
and to this day I have never been called
about a racist matter on campus. There
was probably more "flak" over certain
campus speakers like William Sloane
Coffin or Dick Gregory or even just lately
Gordon Liddy"

The happily memorable moments
greatly outweigh the others. "We have
had some of the top people in the
United States and the world come to our
campus," Mr. Nelson said. "Ronald
Reagan, Margaret Chase Smith,
Ambassador Butterfield, lohn Bookout,
the president of Shell Oil Company and
a native Shreveporter, the vice
presidents of Exxon and Mobil, and the
chairman of the board of Toyota. Our
Free Enterprise Conference is one of the
best anywhere, and I would encourage
every young business person to attend.

Where else could you meet and visit
with Lodwrick Cook, chaiman of the
board of the Atlantic Richfield Company

"Of course the highest moment is to
watch those bright looking graduates
walk across the stage each year as they
receive their diplomas. That's what it's
all about."

Commitment to private, higher
education is definitely on the
measuring stick for selection of new
board members. "That's the toughest
thing to evaluate in a prospective
member," Mr. Nelson said. "To choose
someone already committed is a step i
the right direction."

As a whole, the board needs to haw
integrity and a commitment to serve th<
community's needs. "The Centenary
Board is remarkable in that even the
most competitive business people
assemble there for a common cause."

It is no surprise that money is
always a number one concern to the
chairman of the board of a small,
private, liberal arts college. "When
Centenary came to Shreveport, it only
had $1 18 in liquid assets," Mr. Nelson
said. "Now we've got around $22 millio
in endowment. If we are doing our job
right and if faculty morale is good, I
think there is adequate money in our
constituencies— namely, Shreveport, th
Trustees and Alumni, and the Louisian
Methodist Conference— which have
been so supportive. The money is there
if we do our job right. If we can show
that what we are doing is worthwhile,
then people will give to the College an«
know they are making a lasting
contribution."

As for the future of Centenary
College, Mr. Nelson definitely has a
dream. "I would love for us to set a gOc
for more endowment— say $60 million
total— to offer full scholarships to
almost every student who comes. The
admissions process would be very
selective, and a degree from Centenary
would be even more rewarding even
more prestigious than it is today"

Commitment to excellence— our
chairman has it.

ON
LEADERSHIP

Renee Poole
President, SGA

I am very grateful to Centenary College
for an institution such as the Student
Government Association. It has enabled
me to grow in developing leadership qualities, while at the
same time allowing me to have a say in what 1 think is good
for the College. I believe most of the students are very fond
of Centenary— and appreciate the opportunity for their input.
On the other hand, the devoted faculty probably like having
a liasion between them and the students. The rapport with
the faculty and administration is also a very good leadership
tool. With their knowledge and experience, coupled with the
enthusiasm of the students, leadership opportunities abound!

Dr. Darrell Loyless
Vice President of the College

The often discussed term, leadership,
means many things to many people If
there is a common element in most
everyone's view, it is that leadership is providing direction.

Before one heads off in any direction, it is best to know
where you are going. Someone once said that ". . . if you
don't know where you are going, you'll probably wind up
somewhere else." This is as true for colleges as it is for
individuals.

Under the leadership of President Don Webb, the College
has strengthened its academic programs and constructed a
sound financial base to finance them through a balanced
budget. Now we turn our attention to longer range con-
siderations — three to five years into the future.

To that end, Dr. Webb established the Institutional
Planning Committee during the Spring Semester. It is my
privilege to co-chair that committee with Mr. Fletcher
Thorne-Thomsen, a college trustee. The committee will elicit
and organize planning in our academic programs, the use of
our facilities, student services, and budget preparations. All
of this activity will be reflected in a stategic document that
will direct our efforts for the next three to five years. The
committee will update the strategic plan each year.

I believe that the members of the Planning Committee
have a golden opportunity to provide leadership to the
College by creating a road map for the future that will give
an institutional direction to our college efforts. In fact,
because of the highly participatory character of institutional
planning, everyone in the Centenary family will play a
leadership role at various times.

Dr. Dorothy Gwin
Dean of the College

College is a time to continue developing
abilities and personal qualities, as well as
to explore internally.

Centenary College has a goal for students that goes
beyond the fundamental capacity for learning and earning a
living. A liberal arts education at Centenary should help
students to think and communicate more effectively. Another
responsiblity we assume is one in which an environment is
created that will assist students to come to understand
themselves and thereby establish an identity for themselves.
An education at Centenary College should assist students to
gain insight into the nature of themselves and their world
and to search out values. Students need to confront not only
academics, but also values, ethics, and themselves.

A small community is more conductive to assisting
students to continue developing abilities and personal
qualities as well as to provide for internal exploration than a
large impersonal one.

In addition, students who come to Centenary have a
chance of at least 1 in 10 of assuming a leadership role
whereas at a larger college of 4000, it would be probably 1 in
40. This experience in leadership roles prepares students to
be leaders in their organizations and communities after
leaving college.

Dr. Wayne Hanson
President, Mumni Association

Mediocrity is easy. It takes almost no
effort. Achieving a maximum performance,
reaching the highest peak, or attaining the
highest degree of excellence requires conviction, dedication,
perseverence, and sacrifice. Many people, organizations and
institutions aspire to "reach the top" or "be the best" but fail
to do so because their leadership does not have the con-
viction or dedication and is not willing to persevere or make
the sacrifice. Sometimes, even when the leaders possess all
these qualities, there is still failure because there is a lack of
mission. Peak performance begins with a clearly defined
mission and an established set of objectives and goals.

Centenary College is now undergoing a self-study in which
all members of the faculty are assessing the stated purpose
of the College, evaluating the present status of the College
as it relates to that purpose and proposing a plan of action
which will help the College realize its mission.

The Alumni Board is taking a similar approach. A new
Constitution and set of By-laws was adopted and went into
effect at Homecoming. The Board members will participate
in an all-day working retreat in July. The purpose will be to
more clearly define our mission, set some goals and
objectives and propose ways to achieve those goals.

It is my belief that to be successful in any of our programs
we must do two things: (1) don't be afraid to try new or
innovative ideas or policies and (2) remember the difference
between managing and leading. People would rather be led
than managed. To paraphrase an old saying, "you can lead a
horse to water but you can't manage him to drink."

Centenary Adds
Computer Science Minor

The Centenary College faculty has
recently approved a minor in computer
science that can be coupled with any
major at the College. For instance
students can earn a B.S. in business,
accounting, or elementary education,
with a minor in computer science.
Possible majors leading to a BA degree
with a minor in computer science
include psychology, English, or
secondary education.

There are no prerequisites for the
courses; however, an introductory course
in computer science is available for
those students who wish to take it
before the first class. Additionally, there
are no special courses required in
mathematics or engineering above the
normal college requirements.

Included in the 18 hours of
computer science courses are CSC 1 24 -
COBOL (requires no computer or
programming experience); CSC 224 -
Advanced COBOL; File Processing; CSC
234 - Data Structures; CSC 244 -
Assembly Language Programming and
Operating Systems; CSC 302 - Systems
Analysis and Design, and CSC 400 -
Internship in Computer Science. The
internship will give students hands-on
business experience.

The courses are open to Centenary
College students, students at other
schools or universities, and members of
the community.

For more information, please contact
Dr. David Thomas, 869-5035, or Miles
Hitchcock, 869-5221.

PLAN NOW TO ATTEND

HOMECOMING '87

FEBRUARY 20-21

POTPOURRI

Church Careers Program Awarded Grant

The Division of Higher Education of
the Board of Higher Education and
Ministry of the United Methodist Church
has awarded Centenary College a $6,810
grant for the 1986-87 academic year.

Founders' Day

President Donald Webb and Founders' Day
speaker Mary }ane Hitchcock Gibson visit as
they process into chapel Says Mary }ane,
"Centenary, for me at least, is a fragile,
beautiful, rare place which shelters us for a while
so that we can learn to think clearly about
ourselves, our country, and authentic religious
faith and commitment." A 1954 graduate,
Mary }ane is assistant Majority Whip in the
Massachusetts House of Representatives.

(Ptoo by Lee Shively)

New Scholarships At Centenary

Three new scholarships have been
established at Centenary College.

The Graydon F. Smart Endowed
Scholarship Fund was established by
Mrs. Smart and will be awarded to a
student in communications. The goal of
the fund is $5,000.

The Dr. W. Ferrell Pledger Endowed
Memorial Scholarship Fund, established
by Mrs. Pledger, has a goal of $10,000.

The award will go to a needy student.

A second scholarship in the name of
the late Walter M. Lowrey, professor of
history at Centenary College, was
established for students preparing for a
career in law. The first award will be
made when the fund reaches $5,000.

Joe Simon is director of scholarship
development, and Karen Cole is director
of financial aid.

According to Bert Scott, director of
the Church Careers Program at
Centenary and author of the proposal,
the funds will be used for a two-day
workshop on the workings of Centenary
College's School of Church Careers.

The workshop will be given for
representatives from United Methodist
two-year colleges and will include
information on how such a program
might be adapted to their schools.

With coordinated programs,
students would do fundamental
preparation at any of the United
Methodist two-year colleges and then
complete the entire program by
enrolling for their last two years in the
Church Careers Program at Centenary.

The workshop will be conducted by
the Centenary Church Careers staff
along with appropriate faculty and
administrative personnel. A follow-up
consultation visit will be made by a
Centenary representative at each
participating two-year college.

The Centenary School of Church
Careers, established in 1974, is the only
program of its kind in a four-year United
Methodist College. The program
combines outstanding liberal arts
academic experience with professional 1
and pre-professional training for
students.

Bishop's Awards

The competition was keen for the
1986 Bishop's Awards presented at
Centenary! Night Monday, June 2, in the!
Gold Dome. The awards, orginated by
Bishop Walter Underwood, are
presented to the small, medium, and
large churches which have the most
students attending Centenary College.
This year's winners include Gilliam
United Methodist Church, Mangum
Memorial United Methodist Church, an
Broadmoor United Methodist Church
and Shreveport's First Methodist
Church, which tied in the large-church
category. A silver trophy was presented
to each winning minister along with a
$1,000 scholarship to Centenary and a
brass credit card entitling the bearer toj
entrance at all cultural, academic, and
athletic events at Centenary for the 1984
87 academic year.

Public Relations Degree Okayed at Centenary

The first interdisciplinary major in
public relations leading to a B.S degree
in public relations at Centenary College
has been approved by the Educational
Policy Committee and the faculty at the
College.

Interdisciplinary majors may be
created by students with the approval of
both faculty groups.

The course requirements, in addition
to distributive requirements, include
Introduction to Photography, Business

and Technical Writing, Principles of
Management, Human Relations,
Principles of Marketing, Consumer
Analysis and Behavior, Marketing Policies
and Problems, Critical Writing for Mass
Media, Advertising and Public Relations,
Internship in lournalism, Radio, and
Television.

The new major was designed and
created for Betsy Edwards, a sophomore
from Anthony, Fla, who will be awarded
the degree in 1988.

Gentements

Another academic year is behind
us, and a new group of graduates has
commenced to another dimension of
learning. Like those who have gone
before them in the past 78 years since
Centenary made her debut in
Shreveport, each one leaves behind a
part of him/herself that can be felt, if
not seen, a spiritual presence, if you
will. Each person has shared something
of himself or herself which has
nurtured Centenary and her vision for
tomorrow; and, each person has taken
away more than just a diploma upon
graduation. There has been a relation-
ship between student and College, and
both have become better because of
that relationship. For any relationship
to be beneficent, there must exist a
sense of mutual responsibility.

The ceremony of Commencement
is symbolic of a beginning— a
beginning of many things, one of
which is a new relationship to the
College. Some graduates have moved
to distant places while others have
elected to remain in this area. But,
physical proximity does not increase or
diminish our responsibility as alumni
to our relationship with the College. If
our educational experiences at
Centenary (and for me, education is
more than academics) are of value to
us, individually and collectively, then it
is important that we make a commit-
ment to being responsible alumni.
Centenary must also continue to be
responsive to this relationship, and the
most significant way she can do this is
to remain strong for present and future
generations. Colleges everywhere are
closing their doors in this day of
declining enrollment and absence of
committed alumni. You and I will tip
the balance for Centenary's future. We
do make a difference!

There was a time immediately after
1 graduated from Centenary when 1
thought my ability to contribute
financially to my alma mater was too
insignificant to matter. I knew that I
could never "repay" Centenary for
those educational experiences that
shaped me and nurtured me in such a
benevolent way. What good would my
small gift do when the need is so
great? Many of you have expressed to
me a similar thought. We are mistaken.
Every gift represents a seed, and even a
mustard seed can grow into something
greater.

Beginnings are exciting. The Class
of 1986 is now a part of Centenary's
history, and I wish each member a life
that meets his or her definition of
success. My wish for all alumni,
including the members of the Class of
1986, is for us to claim a sense of
renewal in our relationship to Centenary.
In so doing, the legacy of oursleves will
remain to connect Centenary's past
and present to her future, a future
made more outstanding and secure
because of our commitment to this
relationship. "Forward, forward,
Centenary! Time and tide may fail, but
our hearts shall love thee ever,
Centenary, hail!"

-Anita C Martin '80
Alumni Director

Professors- Authors Morgan and Labor

Shreveporters Write
College Literature Text

Six professors, all of whom share the
distinction of having taught in the
English Department at Centenary
College, have written a new literary
anthology published by Harper & Row.

The 1200-page compendium of
fiction, poetry, and drama entitled LIT
Literature and interpretive Techniques, was
written by Dr. Michael Hall, Dr. Earle
Labor, and Dr. Lee Morgan, all currently
on the Centenary faculty; and Dr. Wilfred
L Guerin, vice chancellor of LSU-S; Dr.
Barry Nass of C.W. Post Center (Long
Island University) and Dr. John R
Willingham of the University of Kansas,
all former members of the Centenary
English faculty.

The book, more than seven years in
the making, is designed to meet the
needs of college student throughout the
nation as a basic text in introductory
literature courses. It features more than
200 poems, 34 stories, and 1 1 plays,
written by such diverse great literary
artists as Sophocles, Chaucer,
Shakespeare, Chekhov, Frost, London,
Hemingway, and Faulkner, to name a
few.

In reviewing the book, Professor
Donald Stone of Queen's College, the
City University of New York, says that
"The success of the text lies in its clear
language, its amiable tone, and its
disarming revelation of the truth that
great literature is both fun and
fundamental."

An instructor's manual for teachers
is scheduled for publication this spring.
The 240-page book contains detailed
critiques of all the selections included in
the anthology.

LEADERSHIP

(Continued from page 6)

person who does what he believes is
right and not what is expedient. Even if
we disagree with the call, we accept it.

Does this mean that management
courses are of no value? Absolutely not.

lohnny Weissmuller's swimming
records stood for more years than any
modern swimmer. Yet today fourteen-
year-old girls can surpass his times.
Weight training, flip turns, and coaching
do matter. Better technical skills are
needed to be competitive in both sports
and management. Alexander the Great
would need modern technology in
today's world.

But the vital difference in
outstanding performance in almost all
areas of human endeavor is leadership.
And leadership requires skills, values,
and ways of thinking and behaving
which are rarely taught in the classrooms
of even our best universities.

Where then does one learn vision,
moral courage, passionate persistence,
and integrity? Is there a Wizard of Oz
who will dispense it? No. Need you be
born with these qualities? No.

Leadership skills and values are
learned, but not taught.

They are learned best when we are
growing and developing. They are
learned on playing fields, debate teams,
sorority houses, church youth groups.
They are learned in the home and in
groups and small communities where
each individual believes he or she can
make a difference.

One reason why leaders emerge
from small towns and small colleges
such as Centenary College of Louisiana,
is because these places, better than
others, provide both the proper
environment and ethos.

There are many reasons to support
Centenary. Leadership development is
one that clearly stands out.

Bank Richardson is Dean of the School
of Business at Centenary.

Centenary College Board of Trustees

William G. Anderson

Tracy R Arnold

Harry V. Balcom

Charles Ellis Brown

Harvey Broyles

Nancy M. Carruth

Katherine T. Cheesman

Caroline A Crawford

lohn David Crow

Don Duggan

D.L Dykes, (r.

Mary Helen Love Everist

Kenneth M. Fisher

Ruth Foil

Sam B. Grayson

Barbara T. Green

lohn S. Hardy

Pat E. Hendrick

Elise W. Hogan

Roy S. Hurley

William H. lackson

GW. lames, Sr.

H. Blume Johnson

Charles D. Knight

Paul C. McDonald

Douglas L. McGuire

Tom H. Matheny

George D. Nelson, chairman

Alfred L. Norris

John T Palmer

Cecil E. Ramey, Jr.

Richard L. Ray

Austin G. Robertson

Ronald Sawyer

George R Schurman

Virginia K. Shehee

W. Odell Simmons

Albert Sklar

Fletcher Thorne-Thomsen

Joe D. Waggonner, Jr.

W. Juan Watkins

J. Hugh Watson

Donald P. Weiss

Nicholas H. Wheless, Jr.

Harvey G. Williamson, Jr.

Herman Williamson

Robert E. Witt

Hoyt Yokem

George D. Nelson, Chairman

J. Hugh Watson, Vice-Chairman

Austin G. Robertson, Treasurer

Elise Wheless Hogan, Secretary

Ruby M. George, Assistant Secretary

Life Members

Douglas F. Attaway

Sam Backus

William Russell Barrow

Floyd C Boswell

Ruth J. Cadwallader

Jack Cooke

Dana Dawson, Jr.

Benedict A Galloway

James. T. Harris

O.D. Harrison, Sr.

Voris King
Virginia Laskey

Carl F. Lueg

Merlin W. Merrill

James N. Patterson

Bentley Sloane

J. Robert Welsh

Ex-Officio Members

Bishop Walter L Underwood

President Donald Webb

Renee Poole, President of the SGA

Alton Hancock, Chairman of Faculty
Personnel Committee

Wayne Hanson, President of Alumni
Association

Bob Buseick, Faculty Representative

Board

Chairmen

Are Few

Only 10 North Louisianians could
have listed "Chairman of the Board of
Centenary College" on their vitae.

It was in 1906, the year the College
moved to Shreveport from Jackson, La.,
that the Rev. )ohn T. Sawyer served as
its interim chairman.

P.M. Welsh took the reins from him
in late 1906 and served until 1913, when
S.C Fullilove and then Paul M. Brown
took temporary chairmanships.

Judge A J. Murffs 1914 tenure was
followed in 1915 by a Centenary

graduate Dr. John L. Scales, who held
the position until 1936.

At that time Bishop Hoyt Dobbs
was elected chairman and served until
the election of T.L James in 1939.
Following Mr. James' death in 1944,
Paul Brown, Jr. was elected to the post,
always accepting "on a temporary
basis." His legendary 25-year term
ended in 1965.

This year his successor, George
Nelson, begins his 2 1 st year as the
College's Board Chairman.

STRICTLY PERSONAL

1920s

News from CLAUDE S. "Dr. Chad"
CHADWICK '27 is that a new edition of
his booklet "Half Dollar A Day," has
been released. In the center is an insert
on "How to Have a Slim Body and
Attain a Long Life."

FLORENCE COMEGYS '25 visited
the campus and made the comment, "I
am so proud of Centenary's being one
of the outstanding colleges in the U.S.,
and 1 am happy to have been a student!'

1930s

ALGIE D. BROWN, Class Agent for
1934, has recapped the Thirties Reunion
Luncheon. DR DONALD WEBB was the
guest speaker, and the honored guests
were DR MARY WARTERS, MRS. IOHN
B. ENTRIKEN, TIP DAVIDSON, and DR.
AND MRS. ELMER LEE FORD. Dr. Ford
needed a bit of assistance, but after all,
he is in his 90s. . . Plans were made to
establish a Scholarship Fund— one that
would be a perpetual scholarship, using
the income from the Fund to grant
scholarships each year. RALPH PULLEN
['35 and LUC1LE TINDOL '33 have since
!been elected co-chairman of this project.
Those in attendance were LILLIAN
IIENKINS CONGER34, ROLENE
RATHBUN BROWN '33, ISABELLA
|LEARY '35, FLAVIA LEARY '35, ARM1NDA
RISER x34, and husband, James,
KENNETH KELLAM '35, IAMES and
ELOIS BANS '33, Dolly and AUSTIN
ROBERTSON '34, DELORES COFER
IAMES '54 and husband, Paul, IAMES S.
"SONNY' NOEL '34, GENEVIEVE MOLT
BRYSON x34, MARIORIE MOLT
DOWNER '34, and former Centenary
football players, EARL NOLAN '32 and
BYRD HAMILTON x31

LUCILE TINDOL '33 Class Agent,
Inoted that MIRIAM CAROLL SNELLING
x33 has moved to a beautiful retirement
center in the foothills of the Smokies.

1940s

Class Agent EILEEN MAYNARD
CLARK '41 talked with SHIRLEY
SAFFORD '41. Eileen hadn't seen Shirley
since her children were in South
Highlands, where Shirley was such a
good teacher.

GRACE INGERSOL SMITH '41 is an
attendance supervisor for the School
Board. She and a group had lunch
together and enjoyed talking over the

"good ole days" at Centenary. Some of
these were LOUISE FAY FORSHEE '40,
GRACE JULIAN NORTON '40, SCOOTS
GUSTINE JOHNSON x43, and MARTHA
JANE VAN LOAN HAMILTON

ROBERT W. WEBSTER '41, an
auditor for the Department of Energy's
(DOE) Office of Inspector General,
retired recently after more than 30 years
of federal service.

HELEN SHAW WOODS '41, who
lives in Metairie, La., writes that she still
returns to Shreveport to visit
occasionally. Two of her three children
are located in New Orleans and
Shreveport. The oldest is in the Marine
Corps and is a jet pilot.

AUBREY McCELLAN '43 writes that
he and VIRGINIA '42 are still in El
Cerrito, Calif, where he has recently
retired after 33 plus years from Chevron
Research Co. as a research chemist and
group leader doing molecular
identification.

Class Agent KATHRYN MORENEAUX
MORRISON '43 also received a letter
from IOSEPH H. STEPHENS '43, who is
an attorney in Houston in the law firm
of Stephens and Willey

GLADYS PEARL T1PPETT '43 is
making plans to write a book.

KATHRYN also adds that her
husband, Gwin, retired in November
from the natural gas business after 37

\n Memoriam

Zollie G Bennett '28
May 2, 1986

Cleo Campbell Chadwick x27
April 14, 1986

Maj. Ralph Colby (USAF Retired) '56
March 4, 1986

Mable "Biddie" Gaubert '42
April 1986

Edna Mae McCain '38
March 19, 1986

R Downs Poindexter x40
May 18, 1986

Amanda McDonald Reynolds '29
March 16, 1986

William Hinton Steen, Sr. x34
May 30, 1986

Norma Elise Robinson Tinsley '30
April 22, 1986

June Snell Tobey '64
June 1, 1986

years of service and that she'll be quite
busy serving as president of the Woman's
Department Club in Shreveport

We are so proud of our own BETTE
HEATH '44. She has had many art
showings. Her latest was at Bon Appetit.
It must be very satisfying to have
accomplished all that she has. In case
some of you aren't aware, Bette had a
very severe stroke, which caused a great
deal of paralysis, but this didn't deter
Bette. She has done a tremendous
amount of painting.

KATHERINE CHEESMAN, Class
Agent for 1947, had a note from MARY
ELLEN PETREE "PETE" CARLTON '47.
She and Jack are living in Barnesville,
Ga., where Pete is raising the IQ level of
local students since she has returned to
teaching. If they can tear themselves
away from school and five grandchildren
long enough, perhaps they will join us in
February, 1987, for the Homecoming.

KATHERINE also heard from DR
POWELL IOYNER '47, who is now living
in Mountain View, Calif, and is with the
Electric Power Research Institute in Palo
Alto. After three months of apartment
living, he and Walli have bought a
house. Busy life and little time for
sailplaning!!! They hope to "reunion"
next year, too.

GEORGE DEMENT x49 was recently
presented the fourth annual Friendship
Award from the local chapter of The
Indoor Sports Club, Inc.

1950s

DONALD E. BARNES '51 has a new
appointment— as the District Superin-
tendent of the Paris-Sulphur Springs
District of the North Texas Conference of
the United Methodist Church.

CATHERINE SMYTH '51 is now with
the U.S. Information Agency in
Washington, DC. She is the corporate
liaison officer for the Brisbane
International Exposition and is helping
to raise private sector money for the US
Pavilion at the World Expo-88. She is
also planning to be married in |uly.

CONNIE (ENTR1KIN) GIBSON'S '53
work as a volunteer with the Texas Head
Injury Foundation has led to a full time
job as editor of a national monthly
newsletter for professionals in the field
of head injury. She and her husband
Lawrence live in Houston.

The Alumni Office heard from a
"lost" alum, HERBERT NICHOLSON '53,

who lives in San Antonio, enjoying his
retirement from a bank there. He was
hoping to locate another "lost" alum,
DR. FRANCOIS HARAVEY. If anyone
knows his whereabouts, contact the
Alumni Office.

DR PAUL ROGERS '53 is retiring
from his radiology practice in Fort Smith
this year, and he and his wife MAUDE
IETER (THORNTON) '53 have moved to
the country to raise cattle and tend a
big garden and an orchard. In their
spare time, they plan to do a lot of
traveling.

MARY ARMBRUST HARVEY '57 will
be serving as first woman governor of
the Arizona District of Civitan,
International, October, 1986 through
September, 1987. She is currently the
governor-elect.

In a recent newspaper tribute to
volunteers, we learned that DR W.
HARDY WORLEY '57, an oral surgeon,
makes about four volunteer mission
trips a year to Mexico. We are quite
proud of his act of giving!

LEONARD SMITH, JR. '58 has
opened his own CPA firm in Shreveport.

1960s

CHARLES SG. BOONE '60,
president of Boone Funeral Home in
Bossier City, was named Funeral
Director of the Year at the spring
meeting of the North Louisiana Funeral
Directors Association.

SARA A BURROUGHS '60 has been
chosen the first Outstanding Faculty
Member of the College of Arts and
Sciences by the Student Government
Association of Northwestern State
University of Louisiana. Sara has taught
at Northwestern for 14 years.

JAMES N. "JIM" CLANCY x60, whose
voice can be heard promoting products
from Ford to Southwest Airlines, is the
founder and director of the Vocal
Majority musical group. The Vocal
Majority consists of 160 men who are
five-time winners of the international
chorus competition of the Society for
the Preservation and Encouragement of
Barbershop Quartet Singing in America.

MERRILL EDWARD "ED" MONK '60,
a retired Air Force Colonel, is the
fulltime assistant administrator of
Momingside Meadows and the
Morningside Cottage Apartments in San
Antonio, Texas. He heads a staff of 24
who are highly enthusiastic about
serving their more than 1 50 resident
clients.

JUDY BUTCHER Class Agent for '62,
was honored recently with a front page
article in "Saturday Neighbors," a
magazine section of The Shreveport \ournal.

She is the "first lady" of Timmons
Elementary School, where she is the first
woman principal in the school's 26-year
history.

EDITH ELLIOTT DUHON '62 and
husband Rod are off to the Scarborough
Fair in Waxahachie, Texas, where they
will sell Renaissance musical
instruments that Rod fashioned in his
workshop. Sounds fun!

JOHN C HAWKINS, JR x63 writes
that he lives in Texarkana (the Texas
side) and practices law there. One
daughter, Johnette, attends the
University of Texas; a son, Mark, is a
page in the U.S. Senate; and Ginny, his
youngest daughter, is in grade school.

CAROLE COTTON-WINN '65, an
ordained pastor from the Louisiana
Conference, First United Methodist
Church, Houma, La., preached the
Lenten series at First Methodist Church
in Oak Ridge, Tenn.

Kudos to PATRICIA ANN HOLT '65
for contacting private high school in her
area who were requesting information
on Centenary. Thanks again, Patricia.

JAMES R "JIM" MONTGOMERY '68
portrayed Atticus Finch in Shreveport
Little Theatre's production of "To Kill a
Mockingbird," which premiered in the
newly renovated Theatre on Line. The
original SLT playhouse was damaged by
a fire, and this production was the first
mounted in their new location.

1970s

JOHN R SCHEEL, JR '70 has been
named vice president of the Commercial
Lending Division at First National Bank
of Shreveport.

IRION DeROUEN HAWKINS 71 and
RICK HAWKINS '73 are alive and well in
Los Angeles. They have three children,
Gabrielle (9), Julie (6), and Dash (2). Rick
is currently producing "Mama's Family,"
starring Vicki Lawrence. Last season he
produced and wrote "Punky Brewster"
and created a pilot entitled "Heart's
Island" (about Shreveport) for which he
received a Writers Guild Award
Nomination.

SYLVIA SNYDER LOWE 71 has been
accepted into LSU Law School. She and
Warren are living in Lafayette where he
is in private practice. Sylvia will
commute to LSU- BR for classes.

Foster Gallery of Baton Rouge
opened the new year with "Electric
Temples," a collection of sculptural work
in glass, metal and plastic by MARY
ANN CAFFERY 72.

DEAN WILLIAMS x72 has been
named Director of Mental Health
Service for the Boys and Girls Home and
Family Services in Sioux City, Iowa.

MARIA (MUELLER x74) is happy to
remain a full-time mom for Courtney
(aged 5) and Stephanie (aged 3).

JERRY DENA ALAGOOD 73 is both
in Shreveport and Jonesville. He works
as an independent geologist consultant.
Traci Renee', 17, Angela K, 15, and Katri,
8, are Jerry and wife Carrie's three girls.

DR SANDY BOGUCKI 73 is way up
in Connecticut working in internal
medicine. (See where you can go, when
you pass organic chemistry!)

PATRICIA AUGUSTIN BREWER 73
and husband Ted live in Midlothian,
southwest of Dallas. After working as
missionaries behind the Iron Curtain for
three years, they are now pastoring the
Full Gospel Fellowship Church. Son
Thomas is 2 Vi and, Timothy is 1.

JEFF DAIELL 73 has been published
in both major Houston daily newspapers;
Issues magazine, and in \nner-View, for
which he writes a political column. He
and wife Marie have three children:
Christopher Ryan, going on 4; Colleen
Rachel, going on 2; and Kelly Rebecca,
going on 2.

Colleton County, S.C, has obtained
the services of elementary grade art
teacher SALLY WORD DAVIS 73. She
and Rick live in Cottageville, S.C, with
Erin, 5 and Randon, almost 1. Both girls
are a real blessing to the family.

PAT THOMAS EVANS 73 and
husband Nishon are both with IBM in
Houston. Pat's job plus teaching
computer science at college, plus Prince
(her Irish Setter) keep her plenty busy.

KAREN YOUNG GREEN 73 is a
partner in her own business, Studio
Graphics of Shreveport. She does
graphic layout, artwork and advertising.
Husband Pat works with KTBS-Channel 3.

JANE JOHNSON 73 is very busy
with her work as public awareness and
aftercare coordinater for the Methodist
Home for children in Waco.

DR MICHAEL MARCELL lives in
Charleston, S.C, and by now should be a
proud new papa.

SCOTT and BONNIE JEAN MOUTON
73 are filling San Antonio, Texas, with
music She is director of the Choral
Society. Both serve as directors of music
at Travis Park United Methodist Church.

MARY HIBBARD GREENWALDT 74
and husband Carroll announce the birth
of their third child, Mary Ellen, who was
bom May 5, 1986 and weighed 8 lbs. 5 ozj

DAVID A WALKER 75 will be moving
to Philadelphia, Pa, this summer to begir
seminary training at Westminster
Theological Seminary pursuing a Masters
of Divinity.

The REV. RODNEY G 77 and BECKY
x79 STEELE had a son, Michael Garrett
(they are calling him Garrett, which is

Becky's maiden name) on April 18 in
Little Rock. They're moving to an Air
Force base outside of St. Louis in June
where Rodney will be chaplain.

GARY PRECHTER 78 lives in Metairie
with his wife Mary, four-year-old son
Ryan, and ten-month-old twin girls,
Caroline and Laura. He is an account
executive for Brown- Prechter, an
investment and insurance planning firm.
Gary is the new class agent for the Class
of 78 and continues . . .

SCOTT HAYES 78 has recently
started working for Coldwell-Banker in
New Orleans specializing in industrial real
estate. Scott and Gary frequently get
together to tell stories about DAVID
BERTANZETTI 78 who presently lives
with wife Kathy and dog Keppler in
Birmingham. David has been with South
Central Bell for over five years.

DUNCAN L1LL 78 is now a private
in the Green Berets. His letter written to
(Gary said that he was on fire duty at
2:00 a.m., and it was raining.

DR CHIP KRUSE 79 is a dentist in
New Orleans. On weekends, he and his
wife Caroline teach their dog "Lagniappe"
to sit and roll over.

KEVIN "WALLY" EWER 78 and his
wife Ginger live in Richardson, Texas,
where he works as a geologist. He has
been renovating his house.

BILL 78 and BECKY '80 DeWARE
live in Little Rock with their 5-year-old
son Robert and their 2-year-old Crawford.
[Bill is a senior account executive for
'Arkla Energy Resources. Becky said they
have recently heard from MARY JO
JGARDERE 78 who lives in Dallas and
iteaches art. She and )ohn have a 2-year-
old boy named John Astin.

The REV. DALE HOLSTEIN 79 is
now living in Shreveport and working at
Mangum United Methodist Church.

LEE 79 and MELINDA OLSEN 78
IAMISON are living in Dodge, Texas. Lee
'keeps busy painting and has had
-showings of his landscapes and portraits
in galleries in Houston and in the
alumni homecoming exhibit.

MOLLY MAHONE HOLDER 77 and
jhusband LARRY '7° are the proud
parents of Erin Ann, born February 26
iand weighing 9 lbs. 4 oz. Erin Ann joins
jLauren Elizabeth, 3. Larry is pastoring at
iMt. Zion United Methodist Church, and
i Molly is a medical social worker at
'South Community Hospital in
Oklahoma City.

Class Agent ANN RYBA 79 shares
her news with us. The most bizarre
response to her letter was from a naval
officer in Turkey who accidently opened
WAYNE ALAN ABREU's 79 mail. This
fine gentleman did not want me to
make up anything about our classmate

in his absense! He wrote of his lively
town by the sea, Karamursel, and said
that in Turkey, also, college
acquaintances "make some small
celebrations each year." Isn't it nice to
know that some things are universal?

PAULA GLANVILLE BOYD 79 is a
happy newlywed living in Houston. She
loves teaching aerobics, and it sounds
like she does a great job. She was even
in Shape Magazine.

RICK 79 and SHIRLEY x79 DEMERS
sent a great letter from Rock City Falls,
NY. They have two little ones, Jennifer,
3, and David, 2 1 months. Rick received
his masters of divinity from President
Webb's alma mater, Methodist
Theological School in Ohio, and was
ordained in June with DALE HOLSTEIN
79. Rick works for the United Methodist
Church.

JAY FRAZ1ER 79 continues to work
as a video artist at Channel 2 in Houston.
On the side he edits music videos for a
local group— look for him on MTV! He
says that PETE ERMES 79 is playing
with the Allman Brothers Band in
Sarasota, Fla.

Ann saw GIN NY GARRARD 79 in
Dallas this December. She was busy
preparing for her January wedding. Her
husband, John Burnette, works for
National Public Radio, and they are
currently living in Atlanta. Their true
romance story appeared in The Dallas
Morning Nws even.

MARY BUTT HILL1ARD 79 found
BECKY MURPHY 79 at her new home in
Dallas. Becky loves Big D., and sees
RICK and MELANIE DAVIS 79 there.
The Davises have two boys, and have
just adopted a baby girl. Rick is district
manager for Dun and Bradstreet.

MARTHA ROSE KELLEY 79 is a new
Placid Oil "retiree" and quite happy to
be living the life of leisure. She and
MARY LOU ROSS 77 had planned a trip
to New York City in May to see Holly
and Heather Hawkins.

BETSY MAGU1RE 79 will graduate
this May in Washington DC with a
degree in hospital adminstration. Betsy
will be flying back to Dallas this summer
to work with the Cystic Fibrosis Camp.

NAN SLOAN MARSHALL 79 has
received her MSW from University of
Missouri and is now coordinating
conferences. She will be in charge of the
Missouri Conference on Wellness in
Columbia in June.

SUE B '80 and MIKE MARSHALL 79
are the proud parents of a lovely
daughter Katherine Ann. She was born
April 13, and all family members are
feeling fabulous. Congratulations!

MARK MESS1NGER 79 is still flying
the friendly skis of Muse Air (or whatever

they are this week), and we hope to see
him at O'Hare some day.

YASMIN WELCH is director of the
Learning Center at Southwestern State
University in Lafayette.

1980s

DAVID GRAHAM '80 is a teacher at
the Caddo Parish Juvenile Detention
Center in Shreveport, where he spends
five days a week instructing an ever-
changing group of teens and preteens in
the fundamentals of scholarly pursuits.

ERIC R REINERT '80 is an internal
auditor for Air Products and Chemicals,
Inc. in Trexlertown, Pa.

IODY ELDRED '81 was nominated
for Outstanding Achievement in
Televison Directing by the Directors
Guild of America. His nomination was
for "The China Experience: Beyond the
Wall," which featured the Centenary
College Choir.

BRENT'80andIANET'81 HENLEY
had a baby girl, Lorraine Holly,
December 31. Brent is the director of
Shreveport's Commercial College, and
lanet is an instructor there.

LOUAN PEACE BEAUVAIS '81 and
husband Donnie were married April 26
in Leesville. Louan is working with
Equitable Life Insurance in Shreveport.

SARA DOSS '81 is living in New
Orleans and working for the United Way.

HAL SUTTON '81 scored a record-
breaking, four-stroke victory in the
Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio.
His score of 271 total was nine shots
better than the old tournament record
held by Jack Nicklaus, Andy Bean and
David Graham.

SHEB ADKISSON '82 has moved
from Washington DC, back home to
Little Rock. She is getting married to
Scott Trotter, a law student in Little
Rock.

GARY BUTLER 82 received his
masters in geography at the University
of Chicago in 1985. He is currently
pursuing his PhD in philosophy at LSU-
BR

NANCY and STITH BYNUM '82
announced the birth of Brittany Ellen,
born November 2, 1985. They are still
living in Tyler, where Stith is active in
the oil business and Nancy is doing
free-lance calligraphy and commercial
art. Daughter Sa Hie is 3 years old.

SCOTT and SARA GOODWIN '82 are
happy to be back in Shreveport. Scott is
in the management training program at
Louisiana Bank & Trust, and Sara is a real
estate agent with ERA Market Place realty.

BRIAN INGALLS '82 and Jill Sattler
were married June 29, 1985. They met
while Brian was at med school in

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Carbondale, 111. fill has her masters in
college student personnel. Brian has
one year left before he begins his
residency.

Congratulations to DANA
MATHEWSON '82 who received his
masters in divinity from Southwestern
Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort
Worth on May 9, 1986.

STEVE WREN '82 is coaching in
Crowley, Texas, just south of Ft. Worth.
He coaches football and golf and
teaches P.E.

CATHY AMSLER, Class Agent for '83,
has tons of news to share . . .

KEVIN ALEXANDER '83 who
transferred to S.M.U., received his
B.S.M.E. cum laude from there in May
1985 and is currently employed by LTV
AEROSPACE as an associate engineer in
structures technologies in the Aero
products Division (Whew! What a title!).
Before beginning employment with LTV,
in July of '85, he spent a five-week
vacation in Europe with four friends, one
of whom was Centenary alum KYLE
LABOR another class of 83er.

THOMAS BUDDE x83 is great about
keeping in touch across miles and sends
the neatest Christmas cards, too! He
reports from Germany that he has
finished up his exams for his diploma
and that he's doing well and staying
busy.

LIBBY TAYLOR BURKHALTER '83
has opened an aerobics center in
Shreveport called the Body Express. It is
a one-of-a-kind in this area. She had a
little help with her opening from fellow
gymnasts KATHY IOHNSON x81 and
JILL BROWN '84. fill is teaching an early
morning class for her.

WENDY T1LLETT DAVIS '83 is
working at the Bank of Lafayette and
living in Youngsville, La., with husband
foe who is the assistant pro at Les Vieux
Chenes golf course.

SHARON FERGUSON '83 reports
from Midland, Texas, that she is a
geologist with Ferguson Petroleum
Company.

JENNIFER FORSHEE '83 is living in
Houston and working at Cypress
Academy of Gymnastics as team coach.

Yall give her a call!

D KATHY FRASER '83 is currently
teaching at Pierre Avenue Elementary in
Shreveport, and will be teaching a
Caddo Parish pilot program called
"Bridging 1" next year.

MIKE GARNER '83 is married to
Deborah Clara Fiegel Garner and is
about to complete his masters of
science in geology at Stephen F. Austin,
if he hasn't already. He works for Harvey
Broyles Oil & Gas as a geologist.

CINDY GARRETT '83 has moved back
to New Orleans and is working there
and attending classes at UNO

BOB HOLMBERG '83 writes from
Bossier City that he is living there and
working in Shreveport for IB! Leasing,
Inc. as business and operations
manager. He is starting his second year
with them and also informed me of the
last known whereabouts of STEVE
KOLSTAD '83. Thanks for the info, Bob!

DAVID LANGSTON '83 was married
to Cindy Robin Fitts Langston on lune 8,
1985 and is living in Shreveport and
working as deputy clerk of court in the
Caddo Parish Clerk of Court records
office and also part time at fordan &
Booth. Cindy is attending Centenary and
will graduate in May '87 with a degree in
accounting, after which David hopes to
further his education.

FRANCES HARRELL LIVESAY '83
was married to Shawn Livesay ('85) in
her hometown of West Point,
Mississippi, on May 3. Others from the
class of '83 on hand to help with the
festivities were JOHN O MOORE, MISSY
MOORE ROSS, DAVID LAWRENCE,
CATHY AMSLER, and LIBBY TAYLOR
BURKHALTER

NANCY GORDON MATOLKA '83 is
now living and working back in
Shreveport with husband Lenny.

IOYCE MAURER '83 is in
Nacogdoches, Texas, working on her
masters degree in physical education
and is employed by The Court Club
raquetball and fitness club as a fitness
consultant.

LARRY McCAMMON '83 reported
that he was in Evergreen, Colo, doing
work with Young Life there and really

enjoying himself.

IOHN O MOORE '83, upon
completion of his masters of science in
motor learning from the University of
Tennessee, is living in Vicksburg,
Mississippi, and working at All Saints'
Episcopal School. Good Luck!

MARY KATHERINE (MISSY) MORN
'83 writes of her marriage to fohn
Rakestraw and her ministry internship
from Perkins School of Theology (SMU)
at All Souls Unitarian Universalist
Church in Shreveport.

WALLACE ROBERTSON '83 wrote
over Christmas that he was glad to be
home for a break from slaving away at
graduate school. He should be finished
soon, so best of luck!

DAN TRAHAN '83 is living and
working in Shreveport and is happy to
report that his wife, Tammy Farrar
Trahan, is doing great after the birth
September 18, 1985, of their daughter
Mary fessica. Congratulations!

An August wedding is planned for
1984 grad DAVID NELSON and LYNDA
D. DAVIS who also attended Centenary.
They will be married in Brown Chapel.
Congratulations!

PAT DOWNS '85 is currently at
Louisiana Tech working on a second
degree in geology.

JOHN KOLWE '85 is presently
working in Shreveport for Peat Marwick
& Mitchell accounting firm.

ELIZABETH "LIZ" MONTGOMERY
'85 married Scott Thompson in May.
Scott is an electrical engineer for Philips
Medical Systems. They were married in
Baton Rouge.

RON V1SKOZKI '85 is working in the
media department for Carter Advertising
in Shreveport.

LEIGH WEEKS '85 writes, "I'm living
in Austin and thoroughly enjoying the
night life! My roommate is MARGARET
ASHWORTH x84."

RON WHITLER '85 is youth director
at First Methodist Church in Shreveport

JOHN Y1ANITSAS '85 is working for
Ticor Title Insurance in Dallas and has
recently become engaged to MELISSA
SLAUGHTER '86. The wedding will
probably take place in May '87.

Winter 1986

'WE DO IT YOUR WAY!'

INSIDE

HOMECOMNG '87

Events Detailed
In This Special
Alumni Issue

Sydney R Turner
Endows Art Center

Geology Adds
Masters Degree

Centenary Plans
For the Future

ADVANCE THE
GREATNESS

Harvey Broyles '36
Chairs Annual Fund

On the cover

Bill Graham '42 puts the finishing touches on a watercolor of his granddaughter ini
his Little Rock, Ark., home studio. Bill, who recently retired as a political cartoonist fror
The Arkansas Gazette ("the oldest newspaper west of the Mississippi"), is the creator of
the homecoming artwork featured on the cover of this magazine. While at Centenary
("the oldest college west of the Mississippi"), Bill was editor-in-chief of The Yoncopin an«
served as his Senior Class President. After serving in the Army and briefly for the
Coshocton Tribune, Bill began his career at the Gazette where he worked for over 30
years. Now, says Bill, "I'm thoroughly enjoying trying my hand in watercolor again after
37 years or more of doing drawing in only black and white." He and his wife have two
sons and three grandchildren. "I owe much to a lot of folks that were at Centenary in
my day for a good background in my chosen field of work," writes Bill. "Don Brown anc
his art classes, of course, although I majored and minored in two other subjects,
economics and history, and I had two of the best for that, Doc Morehead and Bryant
Davidson."

Have It Your Way

Kudos to Burger King, Inc., for its generous sponsorship of our 1987 Homecoming
weekend. A special pat-on-the back goes to Don Kimmell, who worked out all the
details with the national office. Centenary is really a Burger King kind of college ...

Centenary College recognizes all former students— graduates and non-graduates— as alumni

The Centenary College Magazine, Centenary
(USPSO 15560), lanuary, 1987, Volume 14,
No. 3 is published four times annually in
July, October, January, and April by the
Office of Public Relations, 291 1 Centenary
Boulevard Shreveport Louisiana 71 104-33%.
Second Class postage paid at Shreveport,
La POSTMASTER: Send address changes
to Centenary, P.O. Box 41 188, Shreveport,
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Centenary strives to create an understanding of the mission, plans, and progress of j
Centenary College and to inform readers of current happenings on and off campus.

Editor Janie Flournoy "

Special Contributors Jeannie Clemer

Production Creative Type, Ir

Rushing Printing, It

Alumni Director Anita C Martin

Photography Janie Flourn

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3000 Centenary Boulevard present
and future.

i^lfeMilisilll '■-.' i 1 • . -■' *

Sydney R Turner

Alumnus Gives Centenary $480,000 for Art Center

A chance remark at a Los Angeles
Dreakfast table has resulted in the
Sydney R Turner Art Center at Centenary
College

The remark was made by Algie
Brown, a 1934 Centenary College
graduate, to his wife's brother, Sydney R.
Turner, a Centenary alumnus, successful
stock broker with Dean Witter & Co, and
patron of the arts.

Brown and his wife, Hazel, were in
Los Angeles visiting their son and
Turner. "Sydney had just told us about a
donation he had made to the big Los
Angeles art museum," Brown said. "And

I just said 'If you want to give something
lasting, give something to Centenary ' In
the spring, he came to see us, so I
introduced him to Dr. Webb. And last
Friday we got the check."

Some $300,000 of the $480,577 .78
gift will be used to renovate the structure
at 3000 Centenary Boulevard, formerly
the Craft Alliance and before that the
residence of Centenary College
presidents. The remainder of Turner's
gift will be placed in an endowment
fund whose income will be used to
maintain the center.

Centenary College President Donald

Center Brings Department Together

For over half a century, the
Centenary College Art Department
has had to fit into available space,
usually with some difficulty. Present
facilities are good, but dispersed
around the campus. The Turner Art
Center will bring together, for the first
time, all of the diverse activities of the
department in a building designed
specifically to meet its needs.

Art students learn from each other
almost as much as they learn from
their instructors, and the new art
center will make it easy for students
of drawing painting, printmaking,

sculpture, pottery, photography, and
crafts to see each other's works. In
addition, the Center will house an art
gallery and other exhibition areas, as
well as a small auditorium, a slide
and art library, and a lounge where art
periodicals will be available.

When completed, the Sydney R.
Turner Art Center will provide a focal
point for the visual arts which will
serve the college and the community
for many years to come.

— Willard Cooper
Chairman, Department of Art

Webb had this to say "It never ceases
to delight— and amaze! — both campus
people and Centenary guests how rich
the College is in art: from the Meadows
Museum, to the valuable collections all
over the campus. And now Mr. Turner
has given us a most significant 'jewel in
the crown.' The Turner Art Center will be
the focus and facilitator of excellent art
teaching in perpetuity. We all appreciate
it deeply."

lesse Morgan of Morgan, O'Neal, Hill
& Sutton has designed the renovation
to include new classrooms, studios, a
darkroom, and print lab for silkscreening
and other printing needs. Faculty offices
and gallery space will also be created in
the building. A 2000-square foot wing
will be added to house a large multi-
purpose/drawing studio and a classroom
with theatre seating for art history
classes. A special slide library will also
be part of the new wing. A gallery-
walkway will connect the new wing to
the present building.

Morgan expects the construction
work to begin around the first of the
year. It is expected that classes will be
taught in the new faculity in the fall of
1987.

Willard Cooper is professor and
chairman of the Department of Art at
Centenary, and Bruce Allen is assistant
professor of art

(Please see page 7 for a profile of
Mr. Turner.)

POTPOURRI

Faculty Approves New Major

The Centenary College faculty has
approved the addition of an applied
science degree program which will go
into effect immediately.

The degree program is designed to
allow students to pursue their studies at
Centenary College for three years and
then attend an accredited hospital, or
medical school, or university for a
fourth, and if necessary, fifth year of
intensive study in a chosen allied health
science field. After successful
completion of the professional program,
the B.S. degree in applied science would
be awarded by Centenary College.

"We want to be responsive to the
needs of our students," said Dr. Beth
Leuck, academic advisor for the new
major. "Our biology department has
been set up more for students who plan
to attend med school, dental school, or
graduate school. This new major
addresses those students who wish to
enter the allied health fields such as
medical technology, physical therapy,
nuclear medicine, pharmacy, and a new
area, physician's assistant. It is projected

Wanted: Books

The Centenary Muses want your old
books.

Those hard-working gals will be
collecting previously read hardbacks and
paperbacks for the biggest Bargain Book
Bazaar ever. The sale will be held Sept.
25-26 in Shreveport's Mall St. Vincent,
and the proceeds will benefit Centenary
College.

Marilee Davis Harter '43 and Carolyn
Clay Flournoy '45 are cochairmen of the
event. Lorraine Yearwood LeSage '49 is
chairman of The Muses, a group of
creative ladies who work to make the
campus a better place. (Already they
have provided sun decks for two
dormitories and a renovated lobby for
lackson Hall.)

If you have books to donate, please
contact Chris Webb, Muses facilitator, at
318/869-51 12, Marilee or Carolyn.

that demand will exceed the supply in
all these fields, so they will all be good
careers," she said.

Core courses for all applied science
majors include courses in biology,
chemistry, physics, mathematics and
computer science. Students must also
complete all college core requirements
in order to earn the B.S. degree. Because
different allied health science fields have
different requirements, several tracks of
study have been designed to accomodate
the most popular professional programs.
The tracks of study are medical
technology; nursing; nuclear medicine;
pharmacy; physical therapy; occupational
therapy, and physicians's assistant.

Because of the intensive rate of
study on a three-year program, a
student might wish to remain at
Centenary for a fourth year. He or she
may design an additional year of
courses in consultation with Dr. Leuck.

For more information on the
program, please contact Dr. Leuck in the
Department of Biology or Caroline
Kelsey, director of admissions.

HOMECOMING

Feb. 20-22, 1987

Alumni Scholars are carefully selected on the
basis of grade point average, test scores, extra-
curricular activities, and future potential. Among
the hard-working recipients of this prestigious
scholarship are (front row) janna Knight and
Richard Spainhour, freshmen-, (middle row) Lori
Sewers, junior, and Rodney Armand, sophomore,
and (top row) Kristi Hillsenior. Not pictured are
Maggi Madden, sophomore; Adam Myers,
junior, and Phillip Sanov, senior.

Enrollment Increases

The final enrollment figures are in ;
Centenary College, and the news is
good.

The total undergraduate enrollmen
is 826, a 6 percent increase over last
year's figure of 776. Together with
graduate students in business,
education, and geology, the total
enrollment at Centenary is 1,037,
compared to last year's 978 students.

Not only are there more students,
but they are also smart. The average
ACT score of the 1986 freshman class c
Centenary is slightly over 22 points. Thf
state average is 16, and the national
average is 1 9. 1 .

One of the main reasons cited for
the increase in both undergraduate an>
graduate students is the fact that
Centenary was named one of the best
colleges in the nation by U.S. News and
WorW Report and one of the best buys 1
education by Edward Fiske, education
editor of The New York Times.

Alumni Choir
To Tour

Centenary College Choir Alumni wj
make their second concert tour of
Europe this summer.

But ALL alumni are invited to go-
even if you don't sing.

Drs. Will Andress and Cheesy Vorai
will co-direct the choir tour which will
depart Shreveport Monday, July 13, and
return Monday, July 27.

The group will spend the first three
days in London, then take the
Hovercraft across the English Channel
to France for three nights in Paris. Fror
there, the group will take a Mercedes
motor coach to Interlaken, Salzburg,
Marburg and Frankfurt. In addition to |
tourist activities and sightseeing, the j
group will have special social times wa
hosts in each country.

The cost of the trip including all ai'j
fare, Hovercraft, ground transportation J
hotels, baggage handling, French visa,!
all breakfasts, and sightseeing is $l,68j
per person.

Anyone interested in going on the*]
tour should contact Will Andress at
Centenary or call 318/424-4373 right
away. Eighty-six people went on the tc
three years ago, and to date (Decembe
over 50 have signed up for this one.

Geographic Distribution of Alumni

Centenary alumni live all over the United States and in many foreign countries. We are almost 9,000
strong, and some 2 1 percent of us are married to each other

First Ministerial Fellows Selected

Teenage suicide, the styles of
oreaching, helping children cope with
grief, and church programming for the
newly unemployed are the topics which
Centenary College's first Ministerial
allows will study.

The Fellows and their topics of study
vere announced recently by Centenary
Zollege President Donald A Webb: Rev.
\ Wayne Evans of Davidson Memorial
JMC in Lydia, children; Rev. Richard
Rick) C Hebert of First UMC LaPlace,

Guaranteed
Tuition Plan

In its effort to help families meet
the cost of a college education,
Centenary College is pleased to offer
the Guaranteed Tuition Plan. For
many families, this is a way to assure
the same tuition for all four years at
Centenary.

By paying a non-refundable
premium — $700 in the freshman year
and $300 in the sophomore year-
tuition costs are frozen at the
freshman-year level. Based on tuition
increases in the past, this plan could
save a student almost $2,000 during
his or her four years at Centenary.

Provisions have been made for
transfer students and for those
students who wish to enroll in the
Guaranteed Tuition Plan after their
freshman year.

For more information, please
contact Caroline Kelsey in the Office
of Admissions, 3 1 8/869-5 131.

preaching; Rev. Steven W. Caraway of
Church of the Covenant in Lafayette,
unemployment, and Rev. Larry D
Norman of First UMC in Alexandria,
suicide.

Originated by Dr. Webb just last
summer, the Ministerial Fellows Program of
Centenary College will enable four
United Methodist ministers to come to
Centenary College for intensive study
with access to faculty expertise Magale
Library, and other resources on campus
and in Shreveport-Bossier. Fellows are
guests of the College for their week-long
stay. Selected by a committee
comprised of members of The Cabinet,
the Fellows will each come at a time
which is convenient for them and for the
College.

For more information on the
Ministerial Program and/or an
application, please contact Mark
Simmons, Director of Church Relations
at Centenary College P.O. Box 41 188,
Shreveport La 71 134-1 188, 318/869-5108.

New Faculty

Seven professors have been added
to the faculty at Centenary College.

They are Barbara |. Davis, CPA
accounting, from Youngblood and Dean;
Dr. David |. Hoaas, economics, from
Duke University; Nnennaya Uko, French,
from the University of Illinois; David E.
Kemp, theatre/ speech, from
Southeastern Louisiana University; Dr.
lohn M. Peek, political science, from
Lehigh University, Dr. R.A Grunes,
political science, from Rhodes College
and Miss Lynn Byrd, English, from
Baylor University.

Planning
Progress

Centenary is a college with a long
and distinguished history. It is a
history we can be proud of, but that
same history requres that we look to
our future with as much enthusiasm
and creativity as we look to our past
with pride and satisfaction.

The Institutional Planning
Committee, an ad hoc committee of
faculty and administrators, has been
established by the President to draw
up a strategic, college-wide mission,
goals, and objectives for the next five
years. With input from the faculty, the
committee will draw up goals and
objectives in the areas of enrollment,
academics, student life, finance,
physical plant, and institutional
advancement. These will, in turn,
provide a general guide to academic
departments and administrative
offices as they engage in the
operational planning of activities that
help the college live out its plan as
an education institution. There will
also be an institutional concern for
evaluation of our progress.

Dr. John Bookout (X50), President
of Shell Oil, USA was recently quoted
by Forbes magazine as saying that
"with a good strategic plan, adversity
doesn't lead to panic, and prosperity
doesn't lead to unwise commitments
that cannot be sustained." It is just
this kind of realism that we want to
couple with our highest aspirations
and sense of mission. Together they
can be a powerful force in shaping an
excellent future for Centenary.

Planning, of course, is an
important consideration for any
college. The process must be
participatory so that faculty and staff
feel they have played a role in the
setting of the college's future agenda.
This kind of participation can be
found in both our new planning
emphasis and the ongoing operation
of our traditional committee
structures.

Guided by a clear sense of
mission, Centenary is planning on
being simply one of the best liberal
arts colleges in America. Working
together, faculty, staff, students and
alumni, we're going to reach those
goals.

— Dr. Darrell Loyless
Vice President

PRESIDENTS CONVOCATION

Austin Sartin Installed as Woolf Professor

Dr. Austin Sartin was installed as the
William C Woolf Professor of Geology at
Centenary College Thursday, Sept. 18, on
the occasion of the annual President's
Convocation.

This opening convocation of the
college's 162nd academic year also
featured the traditional march of the
seniors in cap and gown as well as the
professors and staff in their colorful
academic regalia.

Dr. Sartin, a 1959 Centenary College
cum laude graduate, earned his M.S.
degree from the University of Arkansas
and his Ph.D. from Southern Methodist
University He taught at Centenary in the
early '60s, then at the University of
Southwestern Louisiana and Stephen F
Austin State University before he returned
to Centenary last fall as professor and
chairman of the Department of Geology

In addition to maintaining the quality
of the undergraduate program, Dr. Sartin
has established a masters program in
geology and has held numerous
conferences for local professionals.

The William C Woolf Chair of
Geology was established with a $400,000
endowment in 1978 by the trustees of
the William C Woolf Foundation. The
chair was established in honor of the
late Shreveport oilman and civic leader
who died in 1956

N.H. Wheless )r. is chairman of the
board of trustees of the foundation;
members are Claude G Rives 111 and C
Lane Sartor. The late Norris C McGowen,
Emmett R Hook, and N. Hobson
Wheless were also trustees of the
foundation.

The Woolf Chair is the fourth of

Dr. Austin Sartin '59 has had a busy fall. \n
September he was installed as the Woo//
Professor of Geobgy. A month later, he
established the Masters Degree in Geology, and
not too long after that, he was elected national
president of Sigma Gamma Epsilon, honor
society for geology.

eight endowed academic chairs to be
established at Centenary College. The
first incumbent was Dr. Nolan Shaw, a
member of the geology faculty since
1955 Dr. Shaw now holds the rank of
adjunct professor.

Centenary's preemenence in the
field of geology dates back to the early
days of the college at Jackson, La., when,
as early as 1837, just 12 years after the
founding of the college. Dr. William M.
Carpenter, a scholar-friend of Sir Charles
Lyell, widely known as the father of
geology, was named professor of natural
history. Dr. Carpenter was also a boyhood
friend of )ohn lames Audubon and
attended West Point at the same time
as Edgar Allen Poe

Dr. Sartin {right) is congratulated by Nolan and }ane '75 Shaw at the President's Convocation.
Dr. Shaw, the first incumbent of the Woo// Chair, retired in May and now holds the rank of adjunct
professor of geology.

Geology

Masters

Approved

It's official. After four years of
planning and two semesters of
ascertaining interest in a masters
program in geology, Centenary
Professor Austin Sartin '59 has
established the new graduate
program at Centenary with an
overwhelming vote of approval by
the entire college faculty.

"I don't know of any other
program like this in the United
States," Dr. Sartin said. "It has a
narrow focus and is directed
primarily at those people working
in the petroleum industry in the
Ark-La- Tex who want to upgrade
their skills."

The Master of Science degree
will require 30 graduate course
credit hours, six of which will be
derived from a thesis reporting the
results of an original laboratory or
field research problem. Before
initiating thesis work, the candidate
must have maintained a grade
point average of 3.5 out of 4.0 in at
least 1 2 hours of graduate-level
courses.

The graduate faculty will include j
Dr. Sartin and Dr. Robert C Frey,
both of Centenary College; Dr. Ernest
Ledger and Dr., Carey Crocker, both
of Stephen F. Austin; Dr. Nolan
Shaw, former chairman of the
department and adjunct professor
of geology at Centenary College,
and professionals from the
community.

Two courses will be taught each
semester, both at night, with a
maximum of 20 students per class.

Students seeking admission to
the program should have a degree
in geology or closely related field
from an accredited college or
university. All new students must
apply for admission to the geology
graduate program by contacting
Kay Lee in the office of continuing
education at Centenary. For more
information on any of the classes,
students should contact Dr. Sartin,
318/869-5234.

PERSPECTIVES

Sydney Turner

Sydney Turner's love of art has taken him down
many a surprise path ... one of the latest ones to
Centenary Boulevard in Shreveport where he has
provided for the former Centenary College president's
home to become the Sydney Turner Art Center.

Mr. Turner, who attended Centenary in the late
1930s after graduating from Byrd High School, surprised
the Centenary family with a check for over $480,000 to
renovate and endow the facility.

An avid collector of art and a patron of the Los
Angeles County Museum in the city he calls home, Mr.
Turner is recently retired from Dean Witter Reynolds
Inc. He says he was lucky as a stock broker, a career
which had fascinated him growing up in Shreveport and
even while traveling with the Navy in World War II.

He still likes to travel very much, especially to exotic
and faraway places like Tibet and Antartica, his most
recent destinations.

From Wilshire Boulevard to Centenary Boulevard,
Mr. Turner has certainly put Centenary College on
the map.

]ames Goins

James Goins '61 has been elected president of the
Centenary College Alumni Association and will take the
gavel during Homecoming, Feb. 20-22, 1987.

A business major, James was a member of the Choir
during his four years at Centenary and served as its
(treasurer for two years. He held membership in Kappa
'Sigma fraternity and was treasurer of the Student
Senate as well as the Yoncopin staff.

It's not surprising that James is enjoying a career in
finance. He is a vice president and branch manager of
1 First National Bank, a company he has worked with
(since the year he graduated from Centenary.

He is an active member of Noel Memorial United
i Methodist Church, Downtown Shreveport Lions Club
I (which sponsors the Choir in its annual "Rhapsody In
:View"), District 8-L Lions International, Shreveport
i Chamber of Commerce, and numerous professional
organizations.

For the Goins family, Centenary is really a tradition.
! His wife, Jean Netterville, is a 1963 graduate; daughter
Miriam is a senior; daughter Marcy is a freshman, and
hopefully, son Mark will be here soon.

ADVANCE THE GREATNESS

Harvey Broyies '36 to Chair Annual Fund

Centenary College Trustee and 1936
graduate Harvey Broyies will serve as chairman
of the corporate volunteer campaign of the
1986-87 Great Teachers-Scholars Fund.

Now in its 27th year, the annual fund has
grown from a goal of $65,000 to this year's
goal of $1,050,000. Monies raised are used for
faculty salaries, teaching equipment and
materials, institutional scholarships, books,
maintenance of the physical plant, and much
more.

One of Centenary's own, Mr. Broyies has
always had an untiring interest in his alma
mater. After graduating from Centenary, he
earned a law degree at LSU in Baton Rouge.
He has practiced law or been engaged in the
oil and gas business since 1938 except for a
three-year service in the U.S. Navy and a six-
year term as Louisiana Public Service
Commissioner.

In 1980, Mr. Broyies was elected to the
Centenary College Alumni Association's Hall

of Fame, the highest honor an alumnus can
achieve.

Serving with Mr. Broyies will be Division
Chairmen: Ray P. Oden Jr., chairman of the
board and president of Louisiana Bank &
Trust, Financial Division; Ray Barlow '54,
partner, Hargrove, Guyton, Ramey & Barlow,
attorneys, Professional Division; Austin G.
Robertson, '34, CPA and partner, David Crow
Interests, Oil & Gas Division, and Gene
Richardson, president, Richardson's Plumbing
& Heating, Retail Sales & Services Division.

These men and their volunteers will
contact hundreds of local businesses and
individuals during the week of Feb. 23-27,
1987 to raise some $100,000. The balance of
the fund is raised by Class Agents, Phonathon
volunteers, and Centenary's Development
Staff including President Donald Webb Vice
President Darrell Loyless; Director of
Development Chris Webb, and Director of
Annual Giving Karen Koelemay Boston, '81 .

As of Dec. 31, 1986, over 13
percent of Centenary alumni hav\
contributed to the Great Teachers-
Scholars Fund, making us well o
our way to our goal of 25 percen.
There is still time to give-, our fisct
year ends May 31,1 987.

Working for the Great Teachers- Scholars Fund, Centenary's annual fund,
are administrators and volunteers including (front row, left to right)
Dr. Darrell Loyless, vice president of Centenary; Mr. Harvey Broyies,
general chairman of the fund; Dr. Donald Webb, president of Centenary;
Mrs. Karen Koelemay Boston, director of annual giving; and (top row,

left to right) Mr. Chris Webb, director of development; Mr. Ray P. Oder
chairman of the Financial Division; Mr. Ray Barlow, chairman of the
Professional Division; Mr. Austin Robertson, chairman of the Oil & GJ
Division, and Mr. Gene Richardson, chairman of the Retail Sales &
Services Division. (Photo by Neil Johnson)

New Scholarships Mean More and Better Students

Some 18 new scholarships have
)een established at Centenary over the
)ast few months, bringing our grand
otal of private scholarships— annual
md endowed— to 196.

The new scholarships are:

1 The Luci Bond Performing Arts
kholarship will be awarded to a
tudent majoring in the performing arts:
nusic, theater, or dance. The student
/ill be selected by Luci Bond and
tobert Buseick, chairman of the
'heater/Speech Department.

2 The Ricky Hayes Memorial
Indowed Scholarship will be awarded in
Aay, 1987, to a student graduating from
)eRidder High School. Trustees for this
election are LeRoy Ades and Mrs. R.D.
iayes of DeRidder, who established the
cholarship, and )oe Simon, director of
cholarship development at Centenary.

3. The Donna Lou Valliere Horn
\emorial Endowed Scholarship was

lade possible by the Maroon lackets,
lembers of the Centenary College Class
f 1967, and members of the Byrd High
chool Class of 1963. The scholarship
/ill be awarded to an elementary
ducation major, beginning in Septem-
er 1987.

4 The Gasses of 1 930-35 Endowed
kholarship will be used to fund one of
ne prestigious Alumni Scholarships.

5. The Class of 1937 Golden
ftiniversary Endowed Scholarship will
lso be used to fund one of the eight
Jumni Scholarships.

6 The Frederick Victor Brook
Endowed Scholarship, a $ 1 0,000 endowed
fund, has no restrictions and was
awarded in September to Becki Brown

7. The Burroughs Scholarship for
Business and Computer Science Majors

was established in June and consists of
four $500 scholarships awarded last fall.

8 The Quintin T. Hardtner Jr.
Memorial Endowed Scholarship was

awarded to Ginger Alumbaugh and Denise
Atkinson, both Presidential Scholars.

9 The Douglas L McCuire
Scholarship was established this year by
the membership of Faith United
Methodist Church in West Monroe, La.
The award totals $1000 per year and
goes to a Centenary student preparing
to enter the ministry. This year's recipient
is Sue Joiner, a senior from Garland,
Texas.

10 The Mr. and Mrs. S.W. Smith
Memorial Scholarship was established
recently by Mr. and Mrs. Myles Smith of
St. Joseph, La. The stipend totals $1000
per year and is currently being awarded
to Roger Templeton, a junior from
Lottie, La.

1 1 The Walter and Frances Pipes

Scholarship was established in August
for Sacred Music student Michael Holt.

1 2 The Mildred and Sam Sharp

Choir Scholarship was established for
members of the Centenary College
Choir and now totals $35,000 per year
All 5 1 Choir members are Sharp Scholars.

13 The Thomas Edward, Ester

Horton, and Stephen Thomas Victory
Endowed Scholarship was created from
several combined accounts and is
intended for an outstanding student in
English.

14 The A.P. and Mary C White
Endowed Scholarship in Music was

established by Mrs. White in memory of
her husband. The first awards of this
$100,000 endowed scholarship will be
given in the fall of 1987.

1 5 The Therese Simon Wller
Memorial Endowed Scholarship has

been established for minority students.

1 6 The Rupert and Lillian Radford

Endowed Scholarship, totaling $210,000,
will provide Dean's Scholarships (one-
fourth tuition) beginning in May, 1987

1 7 The Nancy Claire Fox Endowed

Scholarship will have its first recipient
this month, January, 1987. The student is
a pre-med major who will research the
Marfan Syndrome.

1 8 The Virginia Harris Scholarship

is in the making.

The entire College community-
students, faculty, administrators, and
trustees— are deeply grateful for these
and all our other scholarships. Some
65% of Centenary College students
receive financial awards from scholar-
ships and other sources.

If you would like more information
on the Scholarship Program at Centenary
College, please contact loe Simon,
director of scholarship development or Mark
Simmons, Director of Church Relations.

The A P. and Mary C White Endowed Scholarship in Music was
established by Mrs. White in memory of her husband.

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Sharp provide scholarships for all 5 1 members
of the Centenary College Choir.

CENTENARY

COLLEGE

HOMECOMING

FEBRUARY

20-22

1987

'WE DO IT YOUR WAY!'

Announcing

a Homecoming worth coming home for — We Do It Your
Way! The ingredients include: Alumni like William K. Graham
'42 who donated his time and talent in this his 45th Reunion
year by designing this year's Homecoming "logo," Shreveport
Burger King who is sponsoring this year's celebration; and
much, much more! Read on for the rest of the recipe, but
remember - you are the essential ingredient.

Friday, February 20, 1987

6:30 p.m. Alumni Awards Banquet Barksdale AFB
Officers Club. $12 per person. This annual
event offers alumni and friends of Centenary
a time to gather in honor of those individuals
who have distinguished themselves and are
worthy of our homage. This year special
recognition will be given to: Richard L Ray
'37 - 1987 Hall of Fame recipient; |. Hugh
Watson and Gen. Kenneth L. Peek, |r - 1987
Honorary Alumni. RS.V.P. by February 17.

Saturday, February 21, 1987

8:00 am. Golf Tournament Querbes Golf Course -
$20.00 entry fee. You don't have to be a
"real" golfer to join the fun in this traditional
best ball scramble for men and women.
Entry fee covers golf cart, green fee, prizes
and beverages. Register by February 14,
please.

REUNION DETAILS

Roaring Twenties

The traditional noon luncheon for the members of the
1920s classes will be held in the Centenary Room of Bynum
Commons Cafeteria. Frank Boydston and Bentley Sloane
promise to continue the tradition for a great reunion! You
are guests of the College, so please register now.

Classes of 1 930-36

For post-50th alumni from the thirties, a very special reunion
is planned at Armenio's Restaurant, 1601 Spring St. South.
Beginning with a social hour at 600 p.m. and dining at 700,
the cost per person will be $17. Send your reservation in
today. Ralph Pullen, Algie Brown, and Lucile Tindol are
expecting, you!

Golden Jubilee 50th Reunion

The Class of 1937 will gather to celebrate and reminisce at
the Petroleum Club on the 15th floor of the Mid-South
Towers at 6:00 p.m. for a social hour and a prime rib dinner
at 7:00 p.m. luanita Odom will be playing oldies on the
piano Gigi Harris and WD Boddie have planned an evening
to remember with Dr. and Mrs. Donald Webb as special
guests. Cost is $23.50 per person. Send your check and
registration form today.

45 th Cluster Reunion

Calling all members of the 1941, '42, '43 classes to a
memorable evening at the Shreveport Country Club! Martha
O'Neal DeLee, Camp Flournoy, and Katherine Moreneaux
Morrison have been planning for a great time beginning at
6:30 p.m. with a social hour and a seated dinner at 730.
Cost per person is $22. Use the registration form provided to
reserve your spot.

40th Cluster Reunion

The Classes of 1946, '47, '48 will reunite for a celebration of
the 40th reunion and includes a sumptuous cocktail buffet
at The Shreveport Club, 410 Travis, at 700 p.m. Make your
plans now to attend this festive affair, planned especially for
you by Katherine Turner Cheesman, Tiddle Bettis Florsheim
and Alice Curtis Brown. Cost is $20 per person.

25th Anniversary Reunion

The Class of 1962 (Yes! it has been 25 years!) will stroll down
memory lane with a reunion at Barksdale AFB Daedalion
Room beginning at 6:00 p.m. Lots of goodies to eat, served
buffet style, a cash bar, and plenty of reminscing, followed by
the dance at 9:00 are all on the agenda for only $12 per
person. ludyThurman Butcher, Edith Elliott Duhon, Margetta
Stoddard Spears, Sara Hitchcock Lang, Betty Schmitt Lawrence,
Alan Miller, Jr., and (erry louett are planning this event.
Register today.

20th Cluster Reunion

Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club is the location for a delirious,
delightful, deluge of 1966, '67, '68 classmates to reunite,
beginning with a cash bar social at 6:00 p.m. and a buffet
dinner at 7:00 p.m. After dinner plan to join the other
reunion groups at the dance at Barksdale AFB. Cost per
person is $20. Register today by returning the registration
form and your check.

The Class of 1977

We wanted a fancy ten-year reunion for the 77 class, Sweet
rolls from Southern Kitchen and caviar, but alas; for $7 00,
you get memories and a ticket to the game. (Being snooty
was never quite our fame.) Buy your own pizza and beer at
the King (Pizza King). Black tie is optional for our fling. We'll
start at 4:30 reliving memories again. And realize once more,
"What a long, strange trip it's been." Reunion organizers:
Krista Scheffer, Mike Young

8:30 am

9:30 am.

10:00 am.

1 1 :00 am.
11:30 am.

12:00 noon
1 :30 p.m.

4:00 p.m.

Registration - Meadows Museum
Alumni Choir Rehearsal

Select one of two con-

Alumni College

current sessions

"Personal Financial Planning for 1987"
Co-taught by Gary Prechter 78 and Jim
McClelland '81. Gary is well-versed in
financial planning services and products, and
Jim. a CPA will shed some light on the 1986
Tax Act. Mickle Hall, Room 114

"Music School Showcase" - a recital for your
pleasure by students in our outstanding
School of Music. Hurley Auditorium

Doo Dah Parade - Woodlawn Avenue

Alumni-Faculty Cookout - Moore Student
Union Building - Featuring the Alumni
Choir, directed by Cheesy Voran

Roaring Twenties Luncheon - Centenary
Room

Gents vs. Georgia Southern Eagles - Gold
Dome. Presenting our first Athletic Hall of
Fame Award recipients 'Reduced price
tickets for alumni - $4 reserved bleachers.
See registration form

Greek Open Houses

ROTC Open House

Reunions - See back for details

9:00 p.m. Dance with "The lnsatiables" - Barksdale

to AFB Officers Club

1 :00 am. Dance to the old and the new with old friends
and new. Cash bar and light hors d'oeuvres.

Sunday, February 22, 1987

9:30 am Worship Service - Brown Chapel - Dr. Donald

to A Webb preaching and Centenary College

10:15 am. Choir singing.

Accommodations

Four of our hotels have given special rates for those who
identify themselves as Centenary Homecoming participants.
Make your reservations early to receive these rates.

Days Inn - Bossier

Regency Hotel of
Shreveport

800/325-2525

800/551-8456

(outside La.)

Sheraton - Bossier

Sheraton at Pierremont 800/321-4182

800/325-3535
(outside La.)

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$45 single/ double

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Bill Ball

Lisa Pariseau

Lisa Pariseau
knows she's at the
right college

A junior from
"all over," she's
known since the
second grade that
she wanted to work in the church.
Couple that with her love of music and
theatre and Centenary College really
makes the grade

"When 1 was in high school in Slidell,
I heard the Choir sing," Lisa said. "I can
remember every song they sang that
day. Now I'm in the Choir myself, and I
love it!"

Lisa played her first major role in a
Marjorie Lyons Playhouse production
this fall when she performed in
"Brighton Beach Memoirs." She is also
SGA secretary and secretary to the
media. And that's in addition to her
Church Careers internship at Noel United
Methodist Church as director of the pre-
school choir.

"Theatre and music are being
incorporated in church worship more
and more each day," Lisa said. "And I
want to be part of that."

"I like doing
things where I can
see the results," says
senior business and
Christian education
major Bill Ball.

His action

packed years at Centenary have included
three terms with the Student Government
Association including President his
junior year; Senior Class President;
varsity cheerleader; KSCL DJ; Chairman
of the Homecoming Committee; and
membership in ODK, Who's Who, and
numerous student life committees.

"1 like the smallness of Centenary ...
the openness, the room to grow," said
the tall Dallas native. "And 1 like working
with a variety of people. All my activities
are a good way to mix with all different
groups on campus."

A bigger and better Homecoming is
the result of Bill's work with former
Alumni Relations Director Nancy Gerding
and the current director, Anita Martin.

In his spare time, Bill is busy with
church work on the local and national
levels, particularly in the area of youth
ministries. It is in that area that Bill plans
to work after gradution with a possibility
of attending seminary at a later date.

Sue ]oiner

"Once I visited
Centenary, I knew I
wanted to come
here," said Sue
Joiner, now a senior
Christian education
major from Garland,
Texas.

One of the things that impressed
Sue the most was the faculty. "They are
interested in you ... and interested in the
rest of your life. And you don't have
graduate students teaching the classes. .

"Centenary is also a college where
you really invest yourself," said the pretty
brunette. "I think that is the important
part. In the Church Careers Program, we
have explored theological issues,
personal issues, relationships ... 1 have
learned what I have to offer the ministry."

Sue plans to go to Candler School c
Theology at Emory and become an
ordained minister. Until then, she will
stay busy as president of Chi Omega
and a member of Maroon Jackets, ODK,
Alpha Chi, and the Homecoming Court.

Dear Former Students

During my first few weeks at
Centenary, 1 was privileged to attend the
Alumni Board Retreat and meet some of
you. I was impressed with the genuine
concern that your alumni leadership
shows for the growth and prosperity of
Centenary College. I am also pleased to
know some of the experiences that
those present shared with me regarding
their student days at Centenary. Their
experiences characterize the true
strengths of Centenary: a caring yet
demanding college that has produced
leaders in all fields of human
endeavor.

Part of my reason for attending the
retreat was to present the Admissions
Office master plan and share my ideas
of how alumni could play an important
role in that plan. The most pressing

need at this time is to increase the
number of qualified prospective students.
"Qualified" means students who are
truly interested in a small liberal arts
college that is selective academically.
These students can be discovered by
asking your business associates, friends,
club members, etc. about the young
people they know and their plans for the
future. If they say that Mary or John are
considering college and are particularly
interested in a small college, then they
could be prospects for Centenary. Your
next step is just as important. The
Admissions Office needs the following
information: name, full address, phone
number, year of high school graduation,
and major academic interests.

David Henington, Chairman of the
Admissions Committee of the AJumni

Board, will be working with me to create
a national AJumni Admissions Group.
This group will help in the important
task of identifying, contacting, cultivating
and ultimately seeing off from their
hometown the future alumni of
Centenary College. This is an exciting,
rewarding activity to help young people
find a wonderful school like Centenary
to help shape their lives.

If this sounds like the kind of group
you would like to be part of, just give
the Admissions Office a call at
318-869-5131, and we will add you to
our list! We look forward to hearing
from many of you.

•Caroline Kelsey
Director of Admission'

STRICTLY PERSONAL

1920s

The following alumns were present
at the Roaring '20s Luncheon at
Homecoming CLASSIC 1986: SUE
CUPPLES BARNETT '28, DAVID
B1LLE1TER '24 and daughter LaTRELLE
SMITH*, BILL BOZEMAN '28* and
daughter VICKIE WILCOX, LOUISE and
OTTO DUCKWORTH '28, MAURICE
ELLINGTON x25 and daughter JERRY
RICHARD, GORDON x27 and FREDA
HOYER JIMMIE HYDE '27, MARY
DAVIES '29 and FRANK SPESSARD,
OTTICE JORDAN SWANSON '28,
BURTON x29 and MARY WEEKLY, BESS
and FRANK BOYDSTON '27, ELEANOR
'30 and WALTER COLQUITT '27 LOUISE
DAVIDSON DAVIS '28, HELEN
FUNDERBURK GARRET x26, ISABELLE
HENDERSON HOUCHIN '29, OPAL
ROQUEMORE HARDIN '27, LAMAR and
IDA MAE COX OTIS '29, REGINA
TAYLOR PRESCOTT, BENTLEY and
LaDEAL SLOANE '27, CLIFFORD COOK
STEWART '28, WARRENA HORLOW
WHITE '24, and 10 and STONE PALMER
'29. *LaTrelle B. Smith '51 was part of
Homecoming activities, and her mother
was Centenary's first Homecoming
Queen. * Bill Bozeman's granddaughter
is now a freshman at Centenary.

1930s

CATHERINE LLOYD FRANKS '39,
after graduation, married, raised a family
of three children and five grandchildren.
Catherine has been busy working with
the Girl Scouts and Holiday-In-Dixie.
She stays active in church work, boating
and skiiing and has traveled extensively.

DR WILLIAM A HUNTER '39 is
recuperating after a siege of illness and
[operations in Schumpert Hospital. He
! recently spent two weeks in Toronto,
j Canada at a regimental reunion of the
:48th Highlanders, his old unit in WWII.
He enjoys keeping up with classmates
and hopes for the success of Centenary

EMILY CASHORE LOONEY '39
writes that after college she taught
school and has retired. She has six
children and six grandchildren. Her
oldest son is the Regional Director of
EEDC of New England. Another son is
Vice President, Chase Manhattan Bank.
She spends time spoiling grandchildren
and is interested in antiques.

SAMFORD PEARCE '39 and ALICE
LEAH McGIMSEY PEARCE '41 report
they have moved to Cypress, a suburb of

Houston. He retired in 1978 after
teaching accounting in a junior college
in Stockton, Calif. He enjoys news about
former classmates in the Centenary
Magazine.

)EAN '52 and MARY LOU BORNMAN
DAVIS '52 have just returned from a

1940s

GRACE INGERSOLL SMITH '41 has
recently retired as supervisor of
attendance for 20 years for Caddo
Schools— for a total of 34 years of
service. Grace is now delivering Meals
on Wheels, coaching at an elementary
school and doing other volunteer work.

VIRGINIA KILPATRICK SHEHEE '43
was one of the 19 Louisiana female
legislators to be honored at Louisiana
Tech in October in a special ceremony
marking the 50th anniversiary of the first
woman's election to the Louisiana
Legislature.

GEORGE DEMENT '49 has been
named general manager of Toro Hills
Inn and Country Club across from
Hodges Gardens near Many, La.

BEVERLY TURNER LYNDS '49 took
early retirement from Kitt Peak National
Observatory in the fall of 1986 and
accepted a position as Consultant for
the Association of Universities for
Research in Astronomy, Inc. (AURA Inc.)
in Washington, DC Dr. Lynds received
the Chief Manuelito Appreciation Award
in 1986 presented to her by the Navajo
Nation in recognition of her meritorious
contribution to Navajo education. She is
also now a Sequoyah Fellow of the
American Indian Science and Engineering
Society.

1950s

YANCY E. STOCKWELL '51 writes
that she is a psychotherapist in private
practice; her husband, FRANK '50, is
with the Arapahoe Regional Library
District; their oldest son, Casey, is a
graduate of Denver University and is
currently working in New Orleans; their
second son, Edward, is a student at
Colorado University in Boulder, studying
eletrical engineering; and their youngest
son, )esse, is studying media and
televison at the Unviersity of Northern
Colorado in Greely.

THOMAS H. "TOBY' ABNEY '51
dropped us a line ... he has been with
SWEPCO for 35 years. He and wife
Eleanor moved to Mt. Pleasant, Texas
this year and hope to come to this
year's Homecoming, Feb. 20-22

In Memoriam

David F. Allen x38

October 10, 1986

Hilda D. Barnes x33

Ju!u4, 1986

Mary Heathcock Beard '80

April 30, 1986

Mattie C Hunt Blakemore x35

\une 14, 1986

lohn Glynn "Teddie" Bonvillian '52

September!, 1986

Florence Melton Chadwick '27

September!, 1986

Abner Wesley Cook, Jr. '50

June 7, 1986

Paul E. Cope x43

August 6, 1986

J. Lee Daniel x58

June 29, 1986

Merwyn Jack Dietrick '47

)une 28, 1986

Joseph Albert Dinkins '49

May 3, 1986

Jacqueline T Greer '55

Julu22, 1986

Gerald L Hanna '65

January, 1986

Bessie Marks Harrington x22

August 31, 1986

Mary Ruth Hoye '39

June 5, 1986

Clair Cavett Johnson '51

September 30, 1986

James Dale (ones '56

July 6, 1986

Miles H. Lieber'50

}une 19, 1986

Carol McConnell Love '73

December 1, 1986

Helouise Guynes Martin '33

lulu 27, 1986

Sybil McDade '27

August 19, 1986

Hazel Robinson Merrill x29

October!, 1986

Robert Hood Nelson, )r. '35

November 15, 1986

Dr. Garland G Smith '21

August, 1986

Caroline Amanda Fullilove Speairs '45

September 5, 1986

Mildred Wilkerson Staley x32

October 18, 1986

PW. Woodruff, Jr. x48

September 30, 1986

Dr. Ross Hoss Worley x27

Septembers 1986

castle tour of England and Wales.

Lost but found ... I ROBERT
MADDEN 53 is an associate professor
of art at Lamar University. He was
awarded the Julie and Ben Rogers
Community Service Award at the August
commencement at Lamar

TOM BAUMGARDNER '53 wrote
from El Dorado, Ark., where he is vice
president of Con Agra (Country Pride
Chicken). He and his wife, Jeanne, have a
married daughter with two children, and
a son who is a musician.

CHARLES GLEASON '53 is manager
of the Lake Charles branch of Republic
Supply Company. He says "things are
not doing so well in the oil patch right
now," but hopes it will get better. He
sees REV. WILLIAM "W1SHY' NOLAN
'54 and LTC REV1AN "SONNY'
HENDRICKS '55 form time to time.

After 22 years in the north country
(East Moline, III.) HAZEL PR1NGLE
REED '53 and her husband Jim are
planning to move south to Lake DeGray,
near Hot Springs, Ark., in a year when
lim retires as a vice president of
Bitriminour Jnsuarance Companies. They
have three children and two grandchildren
with two more on the way. Hazel hopes
they come to Centenary's Homecomings
after they move closer.

REV. T.DEWEY FULLER '53 has
moved this year to serve as senior
minister at Grace United Methodist
Church in Baytown, Texas. Prior to this
move, Dewey served for 20 years as
minister of Spring Wood Methodist
Church in north Houston. Dewey and
wife Beth have a married daughter and a
six-month-old grandson living in the area

CAROL NORWOOD EASON '55
wears two hats— she is chief of
anesthesiology at the VA Medical
Center in Little Rock and associate
professor of anesthesiology at the
University of Arkansas Medical School.

Class Agent LORALEE WOODS is a
homemaker. Her husband, Seborn, is an
internist-cardiologist, and they have two
daughters, Cathy, 23, and Elizabeth, 19.
Cathy is a surgical nurse, and Elizabeth
will be a junior at Texas Christian
University in Forth Worth.

C. STUART EASON '56 lives in
Benton, Ark., and is a physicist with the
V A Medical Center, Nuclear Medicine
Service in Little Rock. He is also an
instructor in nuclear medicine at the
University of Arkansas Medical School.

STANTON "BUDDY' FRAZER '56 has
been chosen the new chief executive
office of public television station WYES
in New Orleans. He previously was the
director of the Historic New Orleans
Collection.

PENNY CLAUDIS and husband John

Centements

As I reflected on what to share
with you in this issue of the magazine,
a memory from long ago surfaced, a
memory of a sermon topic that
stirred something within me then
and is worth remembering now.
Although I do not recall the exact
title or details of the sermon, the
essence was, "Which word describes
you best - sentimental or sensitive?"
The American Heritage Dictionary defines
sentimental as "affectedly or extrava-
gantly emotional," and sensitive as
"responding to external conditions or
stimulation." As Centenary alumni,
which definition is more accurate?

With Homecoming just around
the corner, each of us is invited to
take a "sentimental journey," back to
the campus, especially those who
will be celebrating a class reunion.
There is something about returning
to alma mater that seems to revive
dormant memories which can be
quite emotionally charged as well as
enjoyable. Sometimes this experience
of homecoming results in a renewed
involvement, a move beyond the
sentimental to the action word,
sensitive. It seems to me that is the
goal for which we as alumni should
strive. Without our own activity on
Centenary's behalf, someday there
would be nothing for us to "come
home" to.

Statistics show that most college
and university alumni share the
misconception that tuition covers the
actual cost of higher education.
Whether public or private, institutions
of higher education could not survive
without the financial support of
alumni, friends, corporations, and
foundations which help to offset the

expenses not covered by tuition
revenues. Centenary is no exception.
The external conditions now affecting
Centenary are more serious than in
many years. Thus, Centenary needs
each of us now, more than ever, to
be more than sentimental about her.
As sensitive alumni we remember
with fondness not only the way we
were, but we also recognize and give
thanks that we are who we are today,
in part, because of the educational
experiences made available to us at
Centenary. As sensitive alumni we
respond to her by giving to the
annual fund each year, thereby raising
the percentage of alumni support
necessary for favorable recognition
from foundations who give grants
based on the percentage of alumni
giving. As sensitive alumni we actively
seek ways to share our pride in
Centenary with others.

Although this column is entitled
Centements and my reflections may
often be sentimental, the purpose I
strive to achieve is to spark more
than a momentary feeling of emotion
in myself and in my fellow alumni.
What Centenary needs is sensitive
alumni. How will we respond?

-Anita C. Martin '80
Alumni Director

have two daughters, Paula, 26, and
Laura, 2 1 'A and are proud grandparents
of Jennifer Lee, nine months. Since
leaving Centenary, Penny managed to
earn two additional degrees from LSU,
volunteered in church and community
activities, and, since 1978 has been on
staff with the Caddo Parish School
Board's Central Staff.

Chaplain PAUL G DURBIN '58 has
been appointed special assistant to the
chief of chaplains, Army National Guard
with rank of brigadier general.

1960s

The presidents Boggs: DR. PETER

BOGGS '60 was installed as president <
The American College of Allergist, and
his brother, DR WHITNEY BOGGS x48l
assumed duties as president of the
American Society of Colon and Rectal |
Surgeons.

CHARLES BOONE '60, director, an/
Boone Funeral Home, Inc. of Bossier
City have been elected to membership
for the fourth consecutive year in the
International Order of the Golden Rule
MARGARET COWEN BOONE '60 and
Boone Funeral Home will sponsor a
self-help "Widow-to-Widow Support"
Program.

DR WILLIAM H. STEEN, JR '60, wr
works with the FDA as a clinical

investigator, is one of about 30
opthalmologists in the United States
who are allowed to perform the new
silicone lens implant surgery.

MARTHA BROOKS WYNN '60,
principal of Weaver Elementary in
Natchitoches, La., attended a White
House ceremony this fall to honor MR
Weaver Elementary School as an
"Outstanding Elementary School in
America." The honor was bestowed by
the U.S. Department of Education.

BEVERLY WINGO PURINTON '61
and husband Rod had a special showing
of rare musical instruments and hand-
built reproductions during the Super
Fest, an arts festival connected with the
Super Derby at Louisiana Downs

JOHN S. LEMMONS '62 has
assumed additional managerial
responsibilities at Chemical Abstracts
Service (CAS). CAS, a division of the
American Chemical Society, abstracts
and indexes all new published
information on chemical science and
technology worldwide.

REV. BENTLEY L MASINGILL x62 is
now a funeral director at Rose-Neath
Furneral Home in Homer, La.

DR THOMAS HEAD '64 has been
named assistant to the president for
public affairs at the Association of
American Universities. The AAU is
composed of the presidents and
chancellors of 54 American and two
Canadian universities with strong
programs in graduate education and
research.

STEPHEN T CLINTON '66 has been
promoted to director-international
reinsurance underwriting with Lincoln
National Corporation of Fort Wayne, Ind.

LENNIS SMITH ELSTON '66 offered
some financial planning tips in The
Shreveport journal's special issue for
brides. The key is that a person must
faithfully make a commitment to save
money.

IAMES M. McCOY 66 is vice
president, military sales and public
affairs for Mutual of Omaha and United
of Omaha. He and his wife, Kathleen,
have eight children; three daughters and
| five sons, and six grandsons.

J.M. LITTLE '67 has posted an
"update." He and wife, PAULA
MARSHALL '67 have two children,
Bradley, 16, and Vanessa, 12. He is an
attorney in Houston, Texas and Paula is
president of Genisis Farms, where she
breeds, raises and sells Arabian horses.
Her most recent young stallion (Fantasy
Fire) was named Louisiana Reserve
lunior Stallion for 1986.

PAUL D. SKIPWORTH '67 has been
awarded the Fellowship of the American
Society of Photography, the highest

award given by the society.

ALLAN (ONES '67 is the purchasing
agent for Domtar Industries in Norcross,
Ga. His wife, Betty, recently received her
CPA certification. Allan and Betty have
two daughters, Katie, 4'/2, and Emily, 2IA

IAMES E. ST. AMAND '67 writes that
he really didn't graduate until 1970— so
he can't make the '67 cluster reunion
this year. However, it's been a long time
since he viisted Centenary and he'd love
to see one of Mr. Buseick's productions.

ELLEN V BELL '68 is a legal
assistant with Doggett, lacks, Marston &
Perlmutter in Austin, Texas.

LARRY N. RAMSEY '69 has
completed his MA in Communications
and Theatre at Western State College,
Gunnison, Col., in May, 1986. Larry is
currently manager of a Tandy Computer
Store in Richardson, Texas.

1970s

MITCH BRANDMAN 70 is now with
Allegro Services and is in charge of the
New York area fundraising. He and wife
Sandy; daughter Hilary 4'/2; and son
Zachary l'/i are now living in Monroe, NY.

FRANK CIMINO '71 has been named
classified advertising manager of
Newspaper Production Co. agent for The
Times and The Shreveport journal. He is
currently president of both the

Special Mention

Centenary masters grads are very
visible this year ... MARGARET
BROWN, masters in secondary school
administration, and PATRICIA
DeROSIA masters in elementary
education were named Teachers of
the Year for Caddo Parish. IOAN
CREECH, who has 18 graduate hours
toward her +30 category, was also
honored as a Teacher of the Year for
Caddo. BERRY L. COOPER, masters
in business administration, has been
named director of the Shreveport
Entrepreneurial Development
Corporation.

RONALD STEPHEN TILLERY, a
first-time CPA candidate who took
his accounting courses at Centenary
and LSU-S, was the Gold Medal
winner for the May, 1986, Uniform
Certified Public Accountant Examina-
tion. A total of 67,269 candidates
took the exam. Mr. Til ley has recently
been awarded the Elijah Watt Sells
Award from the board of examiners
of the American Institute of Certified
Public Accountants.

Shreveport Exchange Club and the
Centenary College Alumni Chapter of
Tau Kappa Epsilon social fraternity

DR LYNN HORNE '71 was presented
the Distinguished Service Award at the
National Order of the Arrow Conference
at Central Michigan University, Mount
Pleasant, Mich.

DREW HUNTER '71 is the creative
director of the Wax Museum of the
Southwest in Grand Prairie, Tex. His "Dr
Blood" will have a nine-night run every
year. In addition, Drew is designing a
wax museum in San Antonio called the
Plaza Theatre of Wax.

Jonathan and NANCY LENZ GAMBLE
72 proudly announce the birth of twins,
Alexander William, 5 lb. 6 oz., and
Bradley Gordon, 6 lb. Vi oz. on March 31.
The twins join brother Chris.

Class Agent PAUL HEFFINGTON
and 13 associates have formed the
Genesis Center for Treatment of Sexually
Abused Children. The clinic will address •
the needs of children who have been
abused as well as the needs of the
suppportive parent. Paul is the director
of the psychiatric program at Charter
Forest Hospital.

DR. M. THERESA McCONNELL 72
has recently been appointed Clinical
Associate of the Suicide & Crisis Center
of Dallas. She and husband Dr. David K
Switzer had the pleasure of providing a
workshop entitled "Faith and Feelings,"
for First United Methodist Church in
Houma, La., where REVS. CAROLE
COTTEN-W1NN 65 and lohn Winn serve
as co-pasters.

ANDREW M. CARLTON 74 has been
named sales manager of the Midwest
district of PPG Industries. Andrew and
wife, Luan, have two daughters and they
will be headquartered in Overland Park,
Kan.

KARL D DENT 75 is an instructor of
voice this fall at Hardin-Simmons
University in Abilene, Texas. Karl was a
member of a five-man team selected by
Rotary International, Inc. to participate
in a cultural exchange from Dallas's
581st district to German's 180th district
in 1983.

IANE COCHRAN SYKES 75 is the
trust administrator of Bankers Trust Co.,
of Florida in Palm Beach. She is married
and has a four-year old son, lonathan
Michael.

DARDEN GLADNEY 76 writes that he
briefly visited with GAYLE McCONNELL
CABANIX 76 and her husband FRED 76
before Rhapsody in View. Fred's dental
practice is in Minden, where they have
recenlty completed the building of their
new home. Gayle and Fred have two
daughters, Catherine, who is in the
second grade, and five year old Laura.

VIRGINIA JACK-MARTIN 76 is
currently counseling at the Shreveport
Regional Dialysis Center. Many of you
remember Virginia for her work in
children's portrait and rural landscape
photography. She continues to travel,
always in search of the scenes that she
photographs so well.

EMILY HANCOCK and DON MEYERS
76 have a new daughter, Shannon, now
two months old. Emily is on maternity
leave from her ludson Elementary
kindergarten position. Their five-year-old
son Austin is in kindergarten at South
Highland's Magnet Performing Arts
School and is also a student of violin at
the Centenary Suzuki School.

ANN LEACH RABALAIS 76 is
teaching English at North DeSoto fr.
High School in Stonewall, La. She and
husband Frank have two daughters, Fran
3'/2 and Laura 7 mos. Ann continues to
enjoy her work, while Frank has returned
to school at LSUS to complete his
degree.

Darden saw CAROL SCOTT ELLIOT
76 and her husband Ronnie a few weeks
ago. Ronnie is working as a welder for
Frees, while Carol is a full-time
homemaker. They have two daughters,
Anne Marie, 9, and Emily, 7. Carol
assures me that she stays extremely
busy with the girls as well as in her
capacity as president of the Shreve
Island PTA

Roslind and Darden are living in
Homer, La. where she teaches piano
and he is the principal at Claiborne
Academy, an independent school serving
Claiborne Parish and the surrounding
area. Roslind also teaches one day a
week at the Centenary Suzuki School
and works with the music program at
our church. Daughter Elizabeth, will
soon be four years old. They live in and
work on a 130-year-old home, which has
been restored to a great extent, but
appears to be an ongoing project.

ROBERT PARISH 76, big double 0, in
his 10th year as a pro, helped the
Boston Celtics win another NBA
championship. His arching jumper is a
thing of beauty. We're anxiously
awaiting the '87 season.

REV. TERRY SWAN 77 returned to the
Centenary campus in October for a
workshop to acquaint United Methodist
junior colleges with the Church Careers
Program. Terry is vice president for
academic affairs at Lindsey Wilson
College in Columbis, Ky. He and his
wife, Cinda, have two children.

Another member of the Class of
1977, KAY PENTECOST McKEE,
returned as a guest speaker for the
Church Careers colloquium in
September. Kay serves as minister to

children at Lake Shore Baptist Church in
Waco, Texas. She and husband David
are the proud parents of a baby girl.

KATHY IOHNSON DAUPHIN 79, who
serves the LaCombe United Methodist
Church as minister, shared her
perspective on ministry with the
students of the Church Careers Program
in October, Kathy and Ron 78 are the
proud parents of a son.

REV PAT 77 and Linda SUTHERLIN
are now at First Christian Church in
Bristow, Okla.

NANCY COOPER 78 married Dave
Chrisman in Salisbury, Md, on |une 7th.
Taking part in the ceremony were former
suitemate ELLEN COLE 78 who flew up
from Dallas to read one of the Lessons,
and MARSHALL TAYLOR 79 in from

Dear Mumni,

To borrow from a song, "What a
Year This Has Been!" It seems like
only yesterday that I took on the role
of President of the Alumni Association.
It has been a busy year, and I have
been having fun working with and for
the Alumni and the College.

We can be proud of Alumni
accomplishments this past year. We
had a larger turnout at Homecoming
than we have had in recent years. We
presented a long overdue Hall of
Fame Award and named as Honorary
AJumni two lovely ladies and staunch
supporters of the College. The
number of Alumni contributing to
the Great Teachers- Scholars Fund
was the highest since its inception.
An Alumni Sports Hall of Fame has
been established. And the list goes on.

I want to take this opportunity to
thank each of you for your support of
the Alumni Association and the
College. I also want to thank Dr.
Webb and the other college repre-
sentatives who have worked with us,
given us support and made our job a
little easier. And last, but not least, I
want to thank Bayou State Oil
Corporation and Charles Ellis Brown
for giving me the support and time
to be involved in the affairs of the
Alumni and the College.

Your Alumni Association is a
strong, vibrant group and growing. I
know you will join with me in
supporting incoming President James
Coins and President-Elect Sara Lang
as they work to further the aims of
the Alumni and the College.

Thank you again for the honor
you have given me this past year.

— Wayne Hanson,
President of the Alumni Association

New York to serve as a groomsman.

REVS. RON and KATHY DAUPHIN
78 are ordained elders at this year's
session of the Louisiana Annual
Conference.

REV. VAN DICKENS 78 is the new
associate minister at Noel Memorial
United Methodist Church in Shreveport

REV. IAYNE TRAMMEL-KELLY 78 i
pastor of Welch Memorial in Vinton, Ls

SHEILA LILES McCORKLE 71 writ*
that her husband DON 78 has just
completed a three-year residency in
anesthesiology at Ohio State University
Sheila and Don have two sons, Heath,
12, and Juan, 8. They have moved to
Gadsden, Ala., and are happy to be bac
in the South.

DR GREGOR A BRADEN 78
completed his internal medicine
residency in lune and has remained at
the University of Texas Medical Branch
in Galveston as Chief Resident. This fal
he moved to Nashville to begin a
cardiology fellowship. Greg is married
and has three girls, Jenny, 1 1 , Sarah, 6, !
and Amy, 1 .

ROSS MAGGARD 78 is serving in
the U.S. Navy as surface warfare officer
He recently completed a tour as
navigator on the USS Detroit and is nc
stationed at Fleet Combat Training
Center in Virginia Beach, Va, Ross andi!
wife, Debbie, have a 7-month old
daughter, Brett Ashley.

CHERIE HILLBORN DUNPHY, M.D
78 has recently moved to Houston,
Texas, where she is starting a fellowshi
at M.D. Anderson Tumor Institute.

ELLEN COLE 78 is presently
residing in Dallas and is an
administrator for the Federal District
Court.

CATHY LENSING 78 is also in
Dallas working as a Benefits Coordinat
for Diamond Shamrock.

DONNA BARTLETT 79 has been
admitted to Scarritt Graduate School 1
pursue the master of arts degree in
Christian education.

REV. MARY BUTT HILLARD 79 anc
husband Allan are the proud parents c
a baby daughter.

MORGAN W. MATTHEWS, JR 79 is
the operations manager for Physicians
Health Plan, a health maintenance
organization.

In October, DR DON EMLER met
with alumni in Christian Education at
the National Christian Educators'
Conference in Glorietta, N.M. Those
alumni attending the luncheon were
DON BARNES '51, REV. JEFF DUKE 7
LAURA MACK SAWYER 79, DOUG
MEYERS '80, KATHY TURNER '80,
JOANNA COOK '82, MIKE HAYS, '85,
KELLY CRAWFORD WILLIAMS '84, ant

KELLY CARPENTER '84.

1980s

TIMOTHY I. BRICKER '80 married
Edith B. Zewadski on August 23, 1986.

BETTY R. COMPTON '80 lectures to
Japanese employees to enhance their
speaking and listening skills at Honda
automotive and motorcycle plants.

The Church Careers Program has
featured graduates of the program at
colloquiums in the fall semester.
CHARLES GABY '80, youth director at
Noel UMC, RON WH1TLER '85, youth
director at First UMC, KELLY
CRAWFORD WILLIAMS '84 and LAURA
ECHOLS '85, youth directors of Christ
UMC in Piano, Texas were featured in
October colloquiums. STAN
COPELAND, '81, a United Methodist
minister serving at First UMC in
Houston spoke before the group in
November.

PETE DeBUYS '80 is starting a
telecommunications company, Flat Rate
Communications, Inc, in Dallas. Everyone
call him and "party."

TIM HOLLAND '80 and SUSAN
MUDD HOLLAND '81 are the proud
parents of a second son, David Lee,
born October 16, 1986. Tim is a
consulting forester in Shreveport and
enjoys working as a volunteer youth
director at John Calvin Presbyterian
Church.

BOB GANNAWAY '80 and SUSAN
ROBERTSON GANNAWAY x86 met at an
lalumni choir function in June '85 —
^hirlwind romance, married in lune '86.
[Bob is a senior in med school in New
(Orleans, and Susan is a senior at
[Nicholls State University majoring in
business.

REV. STEVE KELLY '80 is now
associate pastor at Henning United
Methodist Church in Sulphur, La.

REV. D1ANNE ROHRER KOVACS '80
has been ordained as an elder in the
United Methodist ministry at the annual
conference this year in Oklahoma.
Dianne is serving in her first pastoral
appointment as the associate minister
at First UMC in Yukon, Okla.

SHAYNE LADNER '80 former
Centenary College Alumni Association
president, is now working in
Washington, D.C, in the government
relations division of a law firm. His
prime responsibilities are in the areas of
energy and communications.

MONA LOGAN '80, executive director
of the East Texas Council of Alcoholism
& Drug Abuse, has been approved by
the Texas Board of Examiners for
icensure as a professional counselor.
The late JOHN LOGAN, class of 78 and

Mona were the first recipients of the
Church Careers Alumni Award. Their
daughter, Holly, is presently a student at
Centenary.

MAX and BETSY MALONE 80 are
the proud parents of Mark Edwin, born
March 10, weighing 8 lb. 6 oz.

MARWAN SOUFI '80, who received
his physics degree from Centenary and
his engineering degree at SMU, returned
to Shreveport and opened a French
bakery named Lutece. His wife, Danielle,
is working at The Sorbonne in Paris on
her master's degree in French literature.

KAREN KOELEMAY BOSTON, retiring
CA for 1981, is the newest member of
the development staff at Centenary. She
is serving in the newly created position
of director of alumni giving.

SGT RONALD D. CASILLAS '81
participated in the French, German and
American sponsored "Project Partnership"
program The program is geared toward
establishing camaraderie and
understanding between NATO army
units.

IOHN HOLCOMB '81 sends news
from Sinop, Turkey— he graduated from
medical school in 1985 on an Army
scholarship, completed his surgical
internship in '86, and is now the
commander of an Army clinic which is
on the Black Sea.

ELSA KAPITAN MAZZULLO '81 just
returned from two months at sea aboard
the Ocean Drilling Program's drilling/
research vessel \oides Resolution. LEG Ill's
purpose was to return (for the 5th time)
to Site 504 in the Pacific Ocean, near the
equator off Ecuador, for deep sampling
of the oceanic crust. Although her
regular position is shore-based, it was a
privilege to sail as yeoperson — "Ship's
Secretary."

IODY ELDRED '81 has big news-
He's written the treatment (story) for a
TV Movie of the Week, tentatively titled
"The Flight Home" and shot in South
Louisiana. He is also directing a 30-
minute documentary he has written for
Capitol Records on "The History of
Capitol Records: The Audience is
Listening."

VICKI RAINBOLT '81 married lacob
Klara [r. in December of '85 lake works
as a civil engineer in Lafayette. SUE
COTTENGIM '82 was a bridesmaid in
their wedding (dress and dyed shoes,
even!) Good luck to Vicki, our newest
Class Agent!

JACK and KATHY STICE '81 are the
proud parents of Jessica, born July 28,
weighing 6 lb 13 oz. lessica joins
Samantha who is two years old.

IAN WITT '81 has taken the job as
youth and family director at First United
Methodist Church of Alexandria, La.

DAVID HENINGTON, Class Agent for
1982 has news to share: MIKE '82 and
LILLIAN ROGERS AMEEN '84 have a
new addition— Michael Paul Ameen Jr.,
who was born recently.

MARTHA BIGNER '82 has been
teaching full-time in Houston. Soon she
will have a degree in math/ education.
She really enjoys the experience of
teaching.

MARK EVANS '82 is working at
Interfirst Bank in Dallas in the Transit
Department, living in Mesquite and glad
to be back in his old "stomping grounds."

BRIGITTE ALLEN-GORT '82 writes
that she and husband Steve have been
busy traveling. SUSAN WEBB '82 visited
them in May before graduation from
med school. They traveled all over
Holland. They heard from HALLIE
DOZIER '82, who was in Brussels,
Belgium on her way to Cairo, Egypt.

DON and IOHNETTE COMEGYS
HUGULEY '82 have been living in
California since August '85. Don
completed navigator training at
Mathers AFB and is now in B-52 training
at Castle AFB.

CURTIS JACKSON '82 is working for
Shreveport's Newspaper Production Co.
in public relations. He also played a big
role in the lunior League Follies-
acting, directing and producing.

MEL1NDA LOVE '82 and Brian
LOMBARDINO are expecting in January.
Melinda is still teaching music in
Newton Smith Elementary and getting
the house ready for the addition.

PATRICIA WARREN SNAPP '82 is
graduating in December with a masters
in music education from North Texas
State. Her husband, Doug, is a trumpet
player and also working toward his
masters.

MARK COOK '82 is still in Houston
working at the Cole Music Conservatory.
He is also the organist and assistant
music director at the First Methodist
Church.

KEN POSEY '82 is enrolled at the
Boston Conservatory in Opera Theatre
and is performing a role with the
Newton Opera Company. Tricia and Ken
gave an alumni recital in October at
Centenary, and Mark was their
accompanist.

MARY ALFRED THOMA '82 until
recently had been working in production
with KSLA-TV. She is now director of
public relations for the Shreveport
Symphony. Her husband, Ron, is a
commercial director at KTBS-TV. Mary
and Ron have a year-old daughter,
Megan Kathlyene

DARRYN WALKER '82 is working in
Monroe for Dillard's in the display
department.

BOBBY '82 and Christie BOORAS
have a new addition— Christopher
Michael, born April 29, 1986. Daughter
Katie Diane is now 2Vi

SAM BUICE '82 is the director of
youth at Grace Episcopal Church in
Gainesville, Ga.

RICHARD STUART EASON '82
married Suzanne Harris, a registered
nurse practitioner, in February, 1986,
received his M.D. at the University of
Arkansas Medical School in May and
began is internship there this fall. He
and Suzanne are the proud parents of a
six-month-old collie, Wenge.

LAURIE PULLEN '82 is working on
her Ph.D. in physical education at East
Texas State University.

CATHY AMSLER married Christopher
Rogers on August 23 in Little Rock.
Chris is a lawyer with the Internal
Revenue Service.

JERI E. BROWN '83 has been named
administrative assistant for Carter-
Williams Public Relations in Shreveport.
leri worked previously for Carter
Advertising in its university intership
program.

KATHY FRASER '83 is in her fourth
year of teaching kindergarten and loves
it. Her school is George P. Hendrix
Elementary. She is working on her
masters of education at Centenary and
will finish the summer of '87.

STEVE KILSTAD '83 sends news
from Balboa, Calif, down the road from
Newport Beach. He is a purchasing
agent for Virco Mfg. Corp., a manufaturer
of educational and contract furniture.

LISA LEFKOW '83 is serving as
director of program ministries at First
Methodist Church of South Miami.

MIKE RAGLAND '83 is working on
his Ph.D. in English at Baylor in Waco,
Texas.

CYNTH 1A HAWKINS WHITAKER '83
has joined the staff of Louie Lewis
Designs Advertising Agency as account
executive and creative consultant.

JILL RENEE BROWN '84 has opened
her own gymnastics program for
children in Shreveport— Ji 11 Brown's
Gymnastics, Inc.

IEANNIE CLAMPITT '84 is the
director of Christian education at First
United Methodist Church in Elyria, Oh.

DIANE FOWLER MIRVIS '84 is going
to school at Hunter College in New York
City, N.Y, and working as assistant
director of financial aid at the Center for
the Media Arts College in. Manhattan.

MIKE RICKE '84 was ordained by the
United Methodist Church in )une of
1986 and continues his seminary
education at the 1 1 iff School of Theology
in Denver. In addition to seminary, Mike
works as minister of youth at Mountain
Christian Fellowship in Golden, Col.

CLAY ROBERTSON '84 is at LSUBR
working on a masters in history and
served as a graduate assistant in the
History Department this fall.

DAWN SIKES '84 is in her second
year of graduate studies at Candler
School of Theology.

RICKY WILLIS '84 will be studying at
St. Paul's School of Theology in Kansas
City, Mo.

LINDA BAKER '85 is pursuing her
masters in social work at U.T.A, along
with working with adolescents at
Brookhaven Psychiatric Pavillion in
Dallas. She is living in Los Colinas.

LAUREN COTTER INGRAM '85 has
joined LuChem Pharmeceuticals of
Shreveport as the company's North
Louisiana sales representative.

RUSTY 75 and RAMONALYNN
BETHLEY '85 have a new addition -a
baby daughter, Heather Lynn, born

January, 1986.

BENNY 76 and LAURA EHRHARDT
VAUGHN '85 are expecting a baby this
winter.

WYNNE BURTON, '86 is teaching
fourth grade at AC. Steere in
Shreveport.

LaNELL KEAHEY '86 and Ferry
Feilder married on August 16, 1986.

EUDORA KENT '86 married Wylie
Smith on |une 27, 1986.

ADRIENNE ROBINSON-LESTER '86
is pursuing a master of arts degree in
Christian education at Scarritt Graduate
School in Nashville, Tenn.

WILLIAM LAWRENCE MORSE '86 is
in the Buyers-Managers program with
Dillard's Department Stores, Texas
Division. His wife, RUTH CHRISTINA
"TINA" HACKETT MORSE '86 is a pre-
school teacher with a Dallas Episcopal
Church School.

MATTHEW M. ROBINSON '86
started medical school at the University
of Texas Medical School in San Antonio
this fall.

SUSAN GILCREASE SHAW '86
married COLIN EDWARD KIMBALL '85
on July 26, 1986. They will reside in
Monroe where Colin is a graduate
assistant at Northeast Louisiana
University.

GLORIA TRENT '86 is studying
Renaissance literature with Stanley Fish
at Duke University, and is keeping busy
with her other graduate seminars.

SONYA SAN KEY '86 sends greetings
from Notre Dame Law School, where
she has just begun her first year.

JOY PHELPS '86 married DAVID
VROONLAND '86 on June 21, 1986.
David is teaching at North Texas State
University, and Joy is in graduate studies

The 1962 Homecoming Court: )oan Williams, Patsy West, Queen Susie Oliver, Diane Camp, and }udu Thurmon. They and the other members of tk
Class of '62 will celebrate their 25th reunion at Homecoming, Feb. 20-22. For more information, contact ]udu Thurmon Butcher, 318/797-1502,
9506 Village Green, Shreveport, La 71115.

The Alumni Association of Centenary College

Presents the 1 986-87

ALUMNI AWARDS

Richard L Ray '37

Partner, Fair Oil, Ltd.,

Tyler, Texas

ALUMNI HALL OF FAME

J. Hugh Watson

Chairman of the Board,

1st National Bank ofShreveport

HONORARY ALUMNUS

Lt Gen. Kenneth L Peek Jr.

Cmdr, Stragetic Air Command's

8th Air Force

HONORARY ALUMNUS

lake L Hanna '29

Varsity Football, Baseball

ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME

Connie Mack Rae '53

Varsity Basketball

ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME

AH alumni, friends of the honorees, and friends of Centenary College
are cordially invited to attend the Awards Presentation and Dinner
Friday, February 20, at 6:00 p.m. in the Officers Club, Barksdale Air Force Base.
: Tickets are $25.00 per person.

Please call Anita Martin, director of alumni relations at 3 1 8/869-5 151,

for information or reservations.

To Parents of Centenary Graduates

Centenary

from

CENTENARY COLLEGE

Shreveport, Louisiana 71104

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Dr. Bentley Sloane '21 -'23

970 Audubon Place
Shreveport, LA 71105

Frank Boydston '24-29

544 Slattery Blvd.
Shreveport, LA 71104

Vivian Kelley Carter 30

107 E. Merrick St.
Shreveport, LA 71 104

Kathryn Phipps Goodness '3 1

440 Atkins
Shreveport, LA 71104

fames Lee King '32

320 Ratcliff
Shreveport, LA 71104

Lucile Tindol '33

51 1 McCormick Place
Shreveport, LA 71104

The Hon. Algje D. Brown '34

331 McCormick Place
Shreveport, LA 71104

Ralph Pullen 35

235 Patton
Shreveport, LA 71105

Rose Fitzgerald '36

1923 Captain Shreve
Shreveport, LA 71105

Dr. W.D. Boddie '37

338 Levin Lane
Shreveport, LA 71105

Dr. Jack Cooke '38

974 Audubon St.
Shreveport, LA 71 105

Malcolm Krentel '39

139 Justin Street
Shreveport, LA 71105

Dorothy Herrin Gammill '40

1708 Gilbert
Shreveport, LA 71101

Martha O'Neal DeLee '41

6133 River Road
Shreveport, LA 71105

Camp Flournoy '42

818 Erie

Shreveport, LA 71106

Class Agents

Kathryn Moreneaux
Morrison '43

912 Crescent Road
Shreveport, LA 71107

Marlin W. Drake '44

540 Spring Lake Drive
Shreveport, LA 71106

Carolyn Clay Flournoy '45

818 Erie

Shreveport, LA 71106

Kennie B. "Tiddle"
Florsheim '46

5929 East Ridge Drive
Shreveport, LA 71106

Katherine Cheesman '47

736 Unadilla
Shreveport, LA 71106

Alice Curtis Brown '48

736 Neal Drive
Shreveport, LA 71107

William "Leonard''
lopling '49

1809 Bryan Place
Shreveport, LA 71105

Antoinette Tuminello
Price '50

533 Dunmoreland
Shreveport, LA 71130

Patricia Williams '51

8495 Red Oak Lane
Shreveport, LA 71106

Jean Frazier Home '52

1511 Carmel Drive
Shreveport, LA 71105

Connie Entrikin Gibson '53

12526 Hazelwood Lane
Houston, TX 77077

Carlee W Dillman '54

620 Dumbarton
Shreveport, LA 71 106

Loralee Craft Woods '55

4746 Fairfield
Shreveport, LA 71106

George A Jackson, Jr. '56

2931 Risinger Drive
Shreveport, LA 71119

Dr. Lee Pope joy '57

555 W. Houston
lasper, TX 75951

Penny Todd Claudis '58

6335 Timberman Place
Shreveport, LA 71119

John R Bird, Jr. '59

115 Chelsea
Shreveport, LA 71105

Dr. Fred and Mary Beth
Willis '60

812 Nettles Lane
Coushatta, LA 71019

Jack C Mulkey '61

1805 Martha Drive
Little Rock, AR 72212

Judy T. Butcher '62

9506 Village Green
Shreveport, LA 71115

K Alan Miller, Jr. '63

Rt. 1 , Box 34
Waskom, TX 75692

Chat Reed '64

654 McCormick
Shreveport, LA 71104

Bruce W. Dinwiddie '65

Dinwiddie & Brandao
2313 North Hullen Street
Metairie, LA 70001-2996

Margaret Bray '66

619 Delaware
Shreveport, LA 71 106

Leonard Critcher '67

6120CreswelI
Shreveport, LA 71106

Mary Tullie Critcher '68

6120Creswell
Shreveport, LA 71106

Carol Ann Caraway '69

368 Albany
Shreveport, LA 71105

Randy Tiller 70

Castle Printing Co.
P.O. Box 198
Shreveport, LA 71161

Dr. Joseph "Steve" Heard '71

725 Wilder Place
Shreveport, LA 71104

Paul Heffington 72

657 Wichita
Shreveport, LA 71101

Barbara Bethell Hill 73

132 Merrick
Shreveport, LA 71104

Vida Traylor Yancy 74

312 Columbia Street
Shreveport, LA 71104

William "BUI'' Broyles II 7

9329 Castlebrook
Shreveport, LA 71)29

Darden F. Gladney 76

812 N. Main
Homer, LA 71040

Krista M. Scheffer 77

7800 Youree Drive #1216
Shreveport, LA 71105

Gary B. Prechter 78

1029 Andrews Ave.
Metairie, LA 70005

Ann Greenough Ryba 79

138 E Palatine Road
Palatine, IL 60067

Gordon Blackman, Jr. '80

6514 East Ridge Drive
Shreveport, LA 71106

Vlcki Rainbolt Klara '81

407 Woodvale
Lafayette, LA 70503-3433

David Henington '82

1523 Teekell

Bossier City, LA 71111

Cathy Amsler Rogers '83

853 S. Frederick St. #302
Arlington, VA 22204

Thumdotte Baughman
DoUahite '84

206 E. Samuel
Tyler, TX 75701

John Yianitsas '85

2525 Marsh Lane, Apt. #12(
Carrol Iton, TX 75007

Karen Mulling '86

Mayflower Apts. A-6
1925 2 1st Ave. S
Nashville, TN 37212

Centenary

Spring 1987*/

INSIDE

ON TEACHING

Centenary Professors
Value Experience
Of Sharing

MARK DULLE

Outstanding Teacher,

Psychologist,

Sky-Diver

ALUMNI NEWS

Homecoming
A Whopper

New Board
Announced

Professors Emeriti

Centenary College's Professors Emeriti have collectively taught thousands of
students using hundreds of thousands of notes, tests, and papers. Where would we
be without these special men and women? Among the Professors Emeriti living in
Shreveport are (left to right) Dr. Orin Wilkins, Dr. Virginia Carlton, Dr. Mary Waiters,
Dr. A.C. Cheesy Voran, Mrs. Mary Frances Perkins Rabun, Dr. Edmond M. Parker,
Mr. B.P. Causey, and Dr. Joseph Gamer. Not pictured are Dr. E. Lee Ford, Dr. Douglas
Morrill, Dr. Faribee Parker Self, Dr. W.W. Pate, and Dr. Viva Rainey. For current addresses
of these professors, please write the office of Public Relations.

On the Cover

Alumni Giving
Nearer to 25% Goal

One of Centenary's greatest assets is its faculty: 77 full-time professors; 4 adjun
professors; and 33 part-time instructors. Some 68 percent hold the Ph.D. or equivale
advanced degree, having earned their graduate training at the finest universities in tr
world. With a 14 to 1 student-faculty ratio, our faculty members have a strong
commitment to teaching.

Centenary College recognizes all former students - graduates and non-graduates - as alumni.

The Centenary Magazine, Centenary
(USPSO 15560), April, 1987, Volume 14, No. 4
is published four times annually in July.
October, January, and April by the Office of
Public Relations, 291 1 Centenary Boulevard,
Shreveport, Louisiana 71 104-3396. Second
Class postage paid at Shreveport La.
POSTMASTER: Send address changes to
Centenary, P.O. Box 41 188, Shreveport, La.
71134-1188.

Centenary strives to create an understanding of the mission, plans, and progress
of Centenary College and to inform readers of current happenings on and off campu

Editor Janie Floumoy

Special Contributions Charlotte

Production Creative Type, I

Rushing Printing, I

Alumni Director Anita C. Martin

Photography Janie Flourr

A ]ack London Center For Gentenaryr:

They say, "the longest journey
starts with the first step." But in
Centenary's journey to build an
eminent lack London Research
Center, when was the first step? Whose
step was it?

Surely, it was Earle Labor's? Dr.
Labor is America's leading London
Scholar, and has long dreamed of, and
contributed largely to, the resurgence
of academic recognition of London as
a preeminent American author.

But maybe it was mine? I went to
London's Ranch in the Valley of the
Moon, my host the Trustee of London's
estate, Milo Shepard; we spent magic
days together, exploring both the Ranch
and the possibility of a Center at
Centenary...

Perhaps it was Milo Shepard' s?
(Without his kindly and wise "green flag"
to out project, and his generous
commitment, it would never have
begun.

Or, Russ Kingman's, most famous

as London's most fervent aficionado,
whose encouragement was also
catalytic.

Why, perhaps - as with many of
Centenary's achievements! - it started
with my secretary, Ruby George, and
her sewn seed of vision?

Or perhaps it was alumnus Sam
Peters, who spontaneously gave a
challenge gift of $25,000 to get the
project started?

But maybe, who started it is not
the point: the keys to it are Earle Labor
and the commitment of all of us: we
are in step! Our dream is to establish
at Centenary an academically
respectable London Research Center, a
London Museum of importance and
public interest, a Distinguished Chair
of lack London Studies, and occasional
International Symposia ... We have
already begun, and are underway.

— Dr. Donald Webb
President of Centenary College

Centenary Professor Earle Labor (right), noted ]ack London authority and collector of his memorabilia,
takes an enviously close look at a cane which belonged to }ack London and was recently given to Centenary
President Donald Webb (left). Dr. Webb points out that engraved on the cane are the words "Labor omnia
vexet," which, bosely translated, mean "Labor, eat your heart out\"

lack London in his late 20s

]ack London:

Author, Argonaut,

Adventurer

Jack London (1876-1916) has long
been recognized as one of the most
dynamic figures in American literature.
Sailor, hobo, Klondike argonaut, social
crusader, war correspondent, scientific
farmer, self-made millionaire,
international traveler and adventurer,
London captured the popular
imagination worldwide as much
through his personal exploits as
through his literary efforts.

But it is his writings that have
assured his lasting fame. The Call of the
Wild, for example, has been published
in more than 80 languages, and The
Sea-Wolf, regularly included on lists of
"The 100 Greatest Books Ever Written,"
has been made into seven different
film versions, more than any other
American novel. In less than two
decades London produced over 400
non-fiction pieces, 200 short stories,
and 50 books on such varied subjects
as agriculture, architecture, astral
projection, economics, gold-hunting,
penal reform, political corruption,
prizefighting, seafaring, socialism,
and war.

In spirit, his brief career was a
dramatic epitome of America's
"Strenuous Age"; in mythic terms, his
spectacular rise from rags to riches was
a paradigm of the American Dream.

- Dr. Earle Labor
Professor of English

Homecoming '87: Whopper of a Party

Alumni, Students, and Fun Events are Ingredients for Success

The crowning touch to Homecoming
'87 was having Don Kimmell {left) and
Burger King sponsor many of the events.
Alumni Director Anita Martin agrees that
Centenary is a Burger King kind of place.

Tiddle Bettis Fbrsheim, Katherine
Turner Cheesman, and Alice Curtis Brown
had a great turnout for the 40th Cluster
Reunion cocktail-buffet.

Centenary Gent Phil Howell '87 and
students cruise along in the Doo-Day parade
on Saturday.

The best part of Homecoming? ...seeing
old friends... Tip Davidson (left) and Charles
Ravenna '32.

)ean '63 and )ames Goins '61... he is
the new Alumni President.

Malcolm Krentel '39, chairman of the
gold tournament, takes cover. Friday's
scramble was canceled due to rainy weather.

Theta Chi's get in the spirit with maroon and white fa\

Gold Dome.

Dr. WD. Boddie and Gigi Palmer Harris present a i
President Webb for the establishment of an endowed scholailp,
Class members made the donations in honor of their 50th m

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Eneile Cooke Mears, Anita Martin, and Margaret E
packets for registration in the Meadows Museum.

ALUMNI NEWS

Mumni Scholars Selected

A recipient of the DAR Good Citizens
\ward and a soon-to-be black belt in
arate have been selected to receive the
prestigious Alumni Scholarships at
Zentenary College.

Andy Brady, a senior at Caddo
vlagnet High School and that school's
vinner of the DAR Good Citizen's Award,
ind Will Blair of Longview, Texas, a karate
enthusiast, were chosen from a field of 24
ipplicants for the full-tuition scholarships,
rhey will receive the merit-based awards
is long as they maintain a 3.5 or better
>rade point average.

Some 65 percent of the students at
Zentenary College receive merit- or need-
)ased scholarhsip awards. Mary Sue Rix is
iirector of financial aid at Centenary and
an provide more information on
scholarships.

]ozl It Up

The bus is full, but Centenary alumni
md spouses may still participate in the
Vlay 1-3 visit to the New Orleans (azz and
-leritage Festival, a trip sponsored by the
Mumni Association and the Senior Adult
iducation Program.

The weekend events include Friday
unch and tour at Nottoway Plantation;
linner at the Monteleone Hotel with New
Orleans historian Mel Leavitt, speaker; tour
bf the Historic New Orleans Collection on
^oyal Street; Saturday afternoon at the Jazz
festival; Saturday evening free; and
preakfast at Brennan's before the return
rip on Sunday.

If you live in the New Orleans area or
>lan to be there during the first weekend
t May and would like to participate in any
»r all of the events, please contact Anita
4artin, director of alumni relations,
18/869-5151.

Kudos to the following Classes
which have reached their goal of 25%
participation in the Great Teachers-
Scholars Fund. Gifts of any amount
count, so, please, if your class is not
listed, send in a gift before May 31,
1987, and help your class to the 25%
goal.

Class of 1921
Class of 1925
Class of 1927
Class of 1936
Class of 1937
Class of 1938
Class of 1939

Class of 1940
Class of 1941
Class of 1944
Class of 1953
Class of 1966
Class of 1975

Founders' Day

U. Gen. Kenneth Peek, vice commander of Strategic Air Command (SAC) and an honorary alumnus of
Centenary College, is congratulated on his Founders' Day address by Dr. Robert Hollquist, professor of
education. Also participating in the days' activities are George Nelson, chairman of the board, and Dr.
Dorothy Gwin, dean of the college.

Alumni Association
Board of Directors

Executive Committee

James Goins '61

Sara Hitchcock Lang '62

Gordon N. Blackman )r. '80

Lucienne Bond Simon '67

Alan Yokem '83

Patsy Laird Jennings '52

David Henington '82

Dr. Wayne Hanson '51

President

President Elect, Development
Vice President, Career Planning
Vice President, Alumni Activities
Vice President, Athletics
Vice President, Communications
Vice President, Enrollment
Past President

Members of the Board

Ellis Brown 79
Kay M. Brown '83
Steve Burkhalter '82
Judy Thurman Butcher '62
Chad Carnahan '74
Sharon Lee Duhon '70
Martha Sneed Goza '66
Mark A. Greve'74
Jeff Hendricks 75

Frank B. Hughes '67
Eneile Cooke Mears '66
Andrew M. Shehee 77
Betty McKnight Speairs H
Robert Ed Taylor '52
Emily Hayden Viskozki '58
Bonnie Harrell Watkins '57
C. Ford Williams '83

POTPOURRI

Centenary Choir Going
Around The World

The Centenary College Choir is about
to undertake a record-breaking trip, an
"Around the World Tour" set for June 6-26.
This will be a "first" for a college choir.

The 56 students plus a large number
of other adults, totaling around 100
persons, will fly out of Shreveport on
American Airlines, transferring to Thai
Airlines in Dallas for this exciting tour,
which will take them to Tokyo for two
nights, on to Hong Kong for four nights,
and then into mainland China by train and
the city of Canton. After two days, the choir
will return to Hong Kong before continuing
on to Bangkok Thailand, and four nights
there. Five nights will be spent in India
visiting the cities of Delhi and Agra.

The final stop will be for three nights
in London.

The group will give concerts in
American embassies, public concert halls,
in market squares, churches, and
cathedrals representing our college, city,
state, and nation to literally thousands of
people the world over. All this will be
covered by representatives of the media
accompanying the tour.

In addition to the exciting concerts,
the choir will have guided sightseeing in
each area, make a daylight and moonlight
visit to the famous Taj Mahal for
photographs, ride elephants, and, in
general, do all and more than tourists
normally do. Social time with local citizens
has been planned in most countries.

There are only a few open spaces for
adults who wish to go with the group. If
you are interested, phone Dr. Will Andress,
director of the choir, 3 1 8/424-4373, right
away for further information.

And The Envebpe
Please...

Come on...join your classmates in
making a gift to the Great Teachers-
Scholars Fund so that the 25%
participation goal will become a reality.
Where else can your $5 do so much?

April 30th is the very last day we
can receive your gift so that your name
will be included on the preliminary
Honor Roll of Donors; May 31st marks
the end of the 1987 campaign.

So, use the Business Reply
envelope included in this magazine and
send "a little something." Your gift will
make the difference!

Book Bazaar Chairmen Marilee Davis Harter
and Carolyn Clay Flournoy look over the volumes
already in storage in the campus repository. 1/ you
can donate books to the sale, please call the college,
318/869-5103.

Wanted: Used Books

Book collections are now underway
for the Friends of Centenary Book Bazaar.

The book bazaar, set for Sept. 25-26,
in Shreveport's Mall St. Vincent, is a project
of The Muses, a group of professional
women who will use the proceeds to
benefit Centenary College students.

Hardbacks, paperbacks, new books,
and old books which have been donated
to the bazaar will be sold for bargain
prices. (This is a great time to clean out
your bookshelves and your attic! )

To facilitate book donations, baskets
have been placed at all Shreveport-Bossier
Beall Ladymon stores and at all
Commercial National Bank locations
except the Mall St. Vincent and University
branches. Persons wishing to donate
books may deposit them in the baskets or,
in the case of large donations, call the
Centenary College switchboard or the
collections chairmen: Bonnie (Mrs. Juan)
Watkins or Sandy (Mrs. Clay) Edwards.

Marilee Harter and Carolyn Flournoy
are co-chairmen of the project. Other
committee chairmen include Vada
McGoldrick secretary; Fannie Heard and
Chris Hughes, treasurers,- Bea White and
Dorothy McCoy, book repository; Tiddle
Florsheim, transportation; Bess Kelley,
sale days; Jo Reid, arrangements; Kay
Butcher, volunteers; Marti Noland and
Mary Moss Henderson, information desk.
Lorraine LeSage is chairman of The
Muses.

]ackson Hall
Endowments Available

Many of us have dreamed of
establishing a $500,000 academic chair or
endowing a $1 million building on
campus, but our bank accounts just don't
seem to co-operate.

But now, thanks to Edwin Whited '43
and President Donald Webb, we can have
all the excitement and satisfaction of an
everlasting and visible gift to the College
for just a fraction of the cost of an
endowed chair or building.

It will all take place in Jackson Hall,
which will soon undergo a $900,000
renovation, a generous gift of the Frost
Foundation.

The plan is this: Individuals and
businesses will have the opportunity to
make gifts to furnish and endow individual
classrooms, lobbies, offices and
laboratories in Jackson Hall. Plaques in
appropriate areas would acknowledge the J
gifts, and as with other endowments, the
gifts can honor or memorialize a special
person or persons. The endowments
would assure that Jackson Hall, one of the
oldest buildings on campus, would be
maintained as a superior academic facility

The "new" Jackson Hall will house the
School of Business and the Departments
of English and Foreign Languages. It is
planned that the renovation work will
begin in the summer of 1988, after the Art
Department has made its move from
Jackson Hall to its new home, the Turner
Art Center.

Edwin Whited is president of the
Frost Foundation, and Dr. Ted Kauss,
former dean of Centenary College and an
Honorary Alumnus, is executive director.
Jesse Morgan of Morgan, O'Neal, Hill and
Sutton is the architect on the project.

For more information on Jackson Hal
Room Endowments, please contact
President Webb, 3 1 8/869-5 101.

Outstanding Chapter

For the second year in a row,
Centenary's Kappa Epsilon chapter of
Sigma Tau Delta has been named one of
the five outstanding chapters in the
country. The Centenary chapter is the onl>
one ever to win twice in this national
competition. Dr. David Jackson is faculty
advisor. Some 400 chapters were
considered during the competition by the
Outstanding Chapter Awards Committee.

Centenary College reference librarian Ella Edwards assists Wayne Evans, pastor of Davidson
Memorial UMC in Lydia, with computerized research during his recent week-long stay at Centenary. The
Rev. Evans is one of four Ministerial Felbws selected from the Louisiana Conference to come to Centenary,
work with the College's faculty, and use Magale Library in the research area of his choice. "Helping Children
Cope With Grief' was the topic chosen by the Rev. Evans. Applications are available now for the 1987-88
Ministerial Fellowships, which will be announced at Centenary] Night during Annual Conference. For more
information, please contact Mark Simmons, director of church relations, 318/869-5108.

Centenaryl Night

Lights . . . cameras ... the
internationally famous Centenary College
Choir . . . The Bishop's Awards . . .
Ministerial Fellowships . . . and Dr. J.
Woodrow Heam ... all a part of this
year's Centenary! Night to be held
Monday, June 1, at 7:30 p.m. in the Gold
Dome.

Now an established part of
Louisiana's Annual Conference,
Centenary! Night is a time to celebrate
the Conference and the College with
music, special awards, and some of the
nation's most outstanding speakers.

Bishop Walter Underwood will
I present The Bishop's Awards to the
(small, medium, and large churches which
have the most students at Centenary
College. A silver trophy is presented to
each winning church; the pastors receive
| special passes to all academic, athletic,
and arts events at the College.

Centenary College President Donald
Webb will announce the 1987-1988

Ministerial Fellows. The winners of this
competition are invited to come to the
Centenary College campus as the guests
of the College to study the topics of their
choice. All resources will be available to
the Fellows including materials in Magale
Library; members of the faculty and staff
and other special resources.

Nomination forms for both The
Bishop's Awards and the Ministerial
Fellows competition have been mailed
to all churches in the Louisiana
Conference. For more information, please
contact Mark Simmons, Director of
Church Relations at Centenary.

Highlighting Centenary! Night will
be Dr. f. Woodrow Hearn, Bishop of the
Nebraska Conference, who will give the
keynote address. A former member of the
Louisiana Conference, Dr. Hearn is the
father of three Centenary alumni.

Centenary! Night is for everyone . . .
see you there!

Betty McKnight Speairs Retiring

After 40 years
of teaching
mathematics at
Centenary College,
Betty McKnight
Speairs, Honorary
78, is hanging up
her cap and gown.

The five-foot-two, 62-year-old
strawberry blonde . . . who doesn't look
much different from the day she started
teaching at Centenary . . . will be sorely
missed.

Her rapport with students, her
willingness and eagerness to volunteer

for special projects, and her interest in
everything that had to do with Centenary
College past, present, and future has
endeared Mrs. Speairs to the entire
Centenary family.

She will formally announce her
retirement at Commencement on
Saturday, May 23, just a few days after
her husband, Richard Speairs, makes his
retirement at LSU-S official. They plan to
spend time at their Ouachita Mountains
Biological Station in the Ouachita
National Forest in Arkansas, but, Betty,
don't stay away too long!

Spring Enrollment Up

A total of 932 students have
registered for undergraduate and
graduate classes this spring. An
additional 125 students are enrolled in
the MBA program.

That compares to 83 1 students
enrolled in graduate and undergraduate
courses last spring, exclusive of MBA
students. Total enrollment for Fall, 1986,
was 93 1 students.

"An increase in the number of
students over last spring is normal due
to the increase in the number of students
we had in the fall," said Dr. Dorothy B.
Gwin, dean of the College. "The
significant fact is that enrollment has not
gone down compared to the fall as is the
case with most colleges and universities,
including Centenary in the past. The fact
that we have just one more student than
in the fall is really good news for us."

College officials feel that
Centenary's national recognition as "One
of the Nation's Best Colleges" by U.S.
News and World Report and "One of the
Best Buys" by The New York Times has been
a factor in the increase in enrollment.

Centenary gymnast Mary Beth Hebert
models one of Olympic gymnasts Kathy
\ohnson's warm-up jackets which will be auctioned
Tuesday, April 2\,at the Athletic Department's
annual fundraiser. East Ridge Country Club will
be the site for the cocktail-buffet and silent auction
which will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the live auction
which will start at 8 p.m. Tickets, $10 each, are
available from the Gold Dome, 318/869-5275.
Hundreds of items including parties, trips, and
one-of-a-kind events will make this one of their
best auctions ever.

If painters leave behind paintings,
and sculptors leave behind finely sculpted
chunks of marble, do teachers leave
behind teachings? I woke up thinking
about this in the middle of the night
several days after lanie Floumoy had asked
me to write an article about my philosophy
of teaching. Generally when I wake up like
that in the middle of the night I "scan my
dreamscreen" for any interesting dreams.
This night there were none. Only the
thought of lanie Flournoys request and the
realization that her (and now my) Monday
deadline was near. Somehow, "deadline"
takes on more of a macabre tone at 3:00
a.m. I wondered silently in my warm bed

A List of Names.

A Lifetime of Learning.

A Time of Teachings.

By Dr. Mark Dulie
Outstanding Teacher 1987

why they call it a "deadline!" I gave up on
"deadline" the same way I give up on why
you can be "pretty ugly" but not "ugly
pretty," or you can be "upset" but not
"downset!" I guess there are some things
in life we're better off not trying to figure
out.

So I got out of my warm bed and
headed down the hall toward the
computer. Slipping my Pie Writer disk into
the disk drive, 1 thought of Descartes and
how he had to get up really early and
teach the Queen of Sweden all that
philosophical stuff at the crack of dawn in
the cold castle. I always think about
Descartes when I have to get up early and
it's cold. Mostly, I guess, because he
caught pneumonia and died.

The evening before, my wife Dee and
I had gone over to a friend's house for
dinner. The after dinner conversation
turned to this article I had to write for Janie.
Have you ever noticed if you keep putting
off what you need to do at least you can
make yourself feel a lot better by talking
about how you're going to do it. The
friend eventually said, "Well, what is your

philosophy of teaching.?" I said something
like, "Teaching ought to be sort of an
educational process whereby when the
student leaves the classroom, he takes
with him the tools and the mindset to
continue learning for the rest of his life."
Then I added, "If I just had a neat way to
say that!"

As I sat at the computer trying to
improve on my "philosophy of teaching,"
several things came to mind. First, as a
psychologist I feel how you think is more
important than what you think. Not that the
latter isn't important, but that's the
province of philosophy. As a psychologist
I'm not too interested in if you're
Methodist, a Buddhist, or an atheist. The
important thing to me is how these beliefs
affect your ability to live a productive and
happy life. Life is like a bus ride. Some of
us are on Trailways and some are on
Greyhound. Some of us stay on the same
bus all our lives. Some of us transfer to
Amarillo. And we never seem to get to the
end of the line. There's always more
highway up ahead. If that's the case then it
seems important that we make the trip as
enjoyable as possible. The fun ought to be
in the going, in the experiencing, in the
living, not in the expectation of how great
things will be once we get to Houston,
Heaven, or wherever we think our bus is
taking us.

Second, as a psychologist I feel one
of the best ways we learn is through our
interaction with others. We interact with
people around us everyday, and we can
vicariously interact with real and fictitious j
people from the past such as Christ,
Gandhi, Scarlett from Tara, and Ayla from
the Clan of the Cavebear. All have
something to teach us if we approach
them with an openness to learning. For
me, one of the best things about teaching
is the daily opportunity to interact and
communicate with others who are excited
by the learning process. My idea of a good
class is one in which the students are
prepared, they actively listen, they mentally
digest, they wisely agree with me, or they ;
question, they frown, they critique, they
laugh, they think. This type of learning
interaction most commonly takes place in
the classroom. And I have never known
anyone whom I consider an outstanding
teacher who did not spark this kind of
electric exchange with his or her students.

As a beginning teacher, I can
remember feeling very defensive about

Mark Dulle, the skydiving professor, has taught
at Centenary 1 5 years. He holds degrees from
Memphis State University and LSU-Baton
Rouge

how much I knew or didn't know about
the subject. I hoped that students
wouldn't ask questions for fear that I
wouldn't have the answer. I'm sure 1
subtly or not so subtly discouraged them
from doing so. I'm just as sure that as a
consequence I diminished their
enthusiasm for learning. I felt like I
i needed to have an answer to every
i question and would stretch for a
i remotely related response rather than
admit I didn't know. Now, in my fifteen
years of teaching, I realize that I still don't
have all the answers, but that's okay
because THE RIGHT QUESTIONS are the
key to learning. If we ask the right

questions, the answers will follow. Worse
than not knowing something, is not
knowing that you don't know something.

Although the learning exchanges
typically take place in the classroom, they
can happen in the caf, in the SUB, in an
office, or on a bench near the roses in
front of Hamilton Hall. We learn when we
interact with people who are vibrant and
alive. Like little Susan Lewis, the coed
from Arkansas who in May of 1981
precariously stood in the doorway of the
twin engine Beech 300 feet above the
Bodcau reserve and then launched all
5'2" of her from the aircraft to become
the first Centenary Parachute Club
jumper. She taught all of us in the
airplane a lot about bravery that day.

Over in the Dome, we learned about
quiet dignity and a certain regalness by
observing the record setting play of
Robert Parish. Somehow Robert's
bearing seemed more appropriate to a
proud Zulu chieftain than to a Centenary
Gentleman. Who could forget during
those years the exuberant hustle of Leon
lohnson who refused to give up and with
his at-the-buzzer shots beat both the
University of Texas and the University of
Arkansas. We all learned about what it
meant to give 1 1 0 percent and how,
when you do, amazing things happen.

Brigitte Gort, the rosy cheeked, blue-
eyed blonde from Holland, with her
ability to speak five languages, her quick
smile and easy grace, and her penchant
for being friends with every segment of
the Centenary campus, taught us all
something about a sense of world
community and caring.

They're all there, neatly tucked away
in the fifteen gradebooks I keep in the
top drawer of my file cabinet. My former
students. The famous ones like Robert
Parish, Kathy Johnson, and Hal Sutton.
The not so famous yet fondly
remembered ones like Paul Boatright,
Cathy Cheek, and Mike Marcell. And even
the infamous and unfondly remembered
ones like the student who hit me with his
raquetball racquet, sending me to the
emergency room at Highland Hospital
for nine stitches.

So that's what I'll leave behind. A
list of names. A lifetime of learning. A
time of teachings.

Outstanding

Teachers

1963

Dr. Mary Waiters

1964

Dr. John B. Entriken

1965

Dr. Woodrow W. Pate

1966

Dr. Walter Lowrey

1967

Dr. Webb Pomeroy

1968

Dr. Wilfred Guerin

1969

Dr. Bryant Davidson

1970

Dr. Wayne Hanson

1971

Dr. Virginia Carlton

1972

Dr. Leroy Vogel

1973

Dr. Rosemary Seidler

1974

Dr. Lee Morgan

1975

Dr. Earle Labor

1976

Robert Ed Taylor

1977

Dr. Robert Hallquist

1978

Willard Cooper

1979

Dr. Alton 0. Hancock

1980

Dr. Dorothy B. Gwin

1981

Betty McKnight Speairs
B.P. Causey

1982

Dr. A. Bradley McPherson

1983

Dr. Nolan G. Shaw

1984

Dr. Earle Labor

1985

Dr. Harold Christensen

1986

Dr. Eddie Vetter

1987

Dr. Mark Dulle

On Teaching

Centenary Professors Vmjje
Classroom Experience

Dr. Dorothy Gwin

Dean of the College

Higher education today
confronts a number of issues;
however, two dominate most
conversations and articles. One is the
concept that higher education must
be accountable for effectively
delivering the objectives it purports
to deliver. The other is the
importance of having distinguished
teaching faculty.

During 1986, a committee composed of faculty members and
a trustee worked diligently to design a revised statement of goals
and purpose for Centenary College. The faculty is now working to
ascertain the most effective means by which to measure the
outcome of these goals. We are committed to the idea of
preparing each student to effectively achieve our educational
goals.

Centenary College emphasizes the role of excellence in
teaching when interviewing new faculty. The diverse backgrounds,
interests, and activities of the faculty truly give students at
Centenary a learning experience which is second to none.
Students here have the opportunity to participate in the learning
experience with a faculty who have as their priority a commitment
to teaching.

Last year I mentioned to you the commitment the College
has made to effective communication through writing across the
curriculum courses. We continue to strive to provide the finest
educational experience available. Perhaps, we, like Churchill, feel,
"So much accomplished, yet so much to be gained."

Dr. Frank Carroll

Dean of the Hurley
School of Music

Music teaching has to be one
of the most fascinating and
rewarding of professions. Fascinating
because it deals not only with an
interesting and important subject
matter but also because it provides
the teacher (perhaps "guide" is a
better word) with the opportunity to know and observe the
students' developing intellect, physical prowess and emotional
responses. Music performance involves the performer as
completely, perhaps, as any other human activity as it requires a

total commitment of mind, body and spirit. Its teaching, then, asks
that the teacher be totally tuned in to the students as they grapple
with this commitment. And it is the mutual solution of the
problems posed by the music along with the growth and maturing
of the students' responses which is so rewarding. To know that
one has helped a student find his way in this noble art is a
priceless reward, for in finding his way he often also finds himself.
Surely there can be few endeavors that are as gratifying.

Dr. Virginia Carlton

Professor Emeritus
of Mathematics

I wish that I could write these
paragraphs as a lyrical poem
expressing the pleasures that I have
known during 45 years of teaching
mathematics to undergraduates, all
but five of those years in small libera
arts colleges in Louisiana, Georgia,
and Liberia. Of the many satisfying things one of the greatest was
having classes small enough to get to know the students as
individuals. And what individuals they were - and are!

Although they differed in their mathematical abilities and
backgrounds, in their study habits, and in their enjoyment of
mathematics, in every group of undergraduates that I have known
anywhere in the world there has been an intelligence, an
underlying idealism, a desire for success, and a sense of humor
that has made the classroom the most exciting place that one
could choose to be.

I loved the thoughtful ness of a student who, by asking the
proper questions, would lead me to discover a mistake I had
made in a proof on the board. And an art major who, although
trigonometry problems were almost an inconceivable task for her
to perform, considered the concepts beautiful and painted a
picture which she felt tied them all together. And the kid who
when asked why he brought his binoculars to class said, "1 am
trying to pay very close attention." And the students who from
time to time would say, "I think 1 have a better way of proving thai
theorem." And the ones who would come to my office to make
suggestions, many times helpful, about how I could improve my
teaching. And those who were enjoying learning so much that
they would invite me to join them in their learning in other
departments.

A real wonder of teaching at the undergraduate level has
been sharing in the learning not only of the students but also of
the Faculty whose expertise in the humanities, social sciences,
natural and physical sciences is so readily available. What riches!

(Editor's Note-. In the following story, part-
time faculty member Ed Crawford recalls his first
day on the job. He is one of 33 professionals from
the community who bring their expertise and
dedication to the Centenary classroom as part-
time teachers. In addition to English Literature,
Ed has taught courses on Homer, Dante, Greek
Literature in translation and elementary and
intermediate Greek.)

I began my part-time teaching
career in the Fall of 1977 shortly after
returning to Shreveport from graduate
school at the University of Texas. Dr. Lee
Morgan needed a teacher for a section of
English 102, Introduction to Literature,
and invited me to take the class.
Although the idea of teaching poems and
plays and short stories was very
appealing to me, I had never actually
taught anything in my life. I don't know if
Dr. Morgan knew this at the time, but I
wasn't about to tell him. 1 accepted his
generous offer immediately.

The initial meeting of my new class
was an experience I shall never forget.
Several nights of diligent preparation
vanished into thin air when I found
i myself confronted by some 20 pairs of
I eyes carrying expressions of incredulity
and apprehension. I had never
anticipated the difficulty of facing all of
those eyes. Trying to hold back a growing
sense of panic, I decided something must
be done and quickly.

And not a moment too soon my
Riggs' Class Record purchased only a few
hours before, loomed up before me from
the lecturn behind which I was standing.
Suddenly I knew what I had to do. I
would

For Part-Time Teacher

First Day
Of Class
Still Vivid

Businessman Ed Crawford teaches Greek

call the roll. That went fairly well, even
though several names got rather
mangled in the process. But as the end
of the roster drew close, I realized that
even reading the roll slowly and badly
doesn't take very long and that if I didn't
come up with something profound to say
to this group, they would probably all get
up and leave. And how would I ever
explain that to Dr. Morgan!

As a great admirer of Socrates, I
asked myself what he would have done
in a situation like this. "What is
Literature?" I blurted out.

No one said anything. Several
students looked shocked; others were
obviously resentful. I shuddered as I
recalled too late, that Socrates was forced
to drink Hemlock because he asked too
many questions.

Still silence. I knew disaster was
imminent. Like a caged animal, I resolved
to go down fighting. So I read a story.

The story was brief, only a page
long.

It was about a couple eating dinner at a
restaurant. Toward the end of their meal,
a waiter brought out a small cake, with
one candle upon it, while the restaurant's
musician played "Happy Birthday." The
woman beamed with pleasure as the
cake was set before her husband. But
when the music ceased, he, obviously
angry, said something to her under his
breath. The story ends with the woman
weeping quietly, her joy shattered by the
cruel words of her husband.

The effect the story had upon us
was magical. Our attention was
immediately diverted from ourselves,
teacher and students, and redirected into
the imaginative world of the story. For a
moment our own cares and preoccupa-
tions were held suspended while we
focused upon one small event in the lives
of two characters who "lived" only in the
words of the story. And by participating,
if only briefly and vicariously, in the
suffering and the anguish of that woman,
we perhaps learned something we hadn't
known before. Aristotle called this
experience "catharsis," a cleansing.
Aeschuylus said we must suffer to be
wise.

The spell cast upon us by the story
and our subsequent discussion of it was
broken by the ringing of the bell. And we
all know that no red-blooded college
student ever let a little catharsis get in
the way of bolting for the door when the
bell rings.

Some ten years later, my Riggs'
Class Record is battered and worn. Dr.
Morgan, infinitely patient, hasn't given up
on me yet.

PROFILES

Richard L. Ray '37

Hall of Fame

Along with a good education, most Centenary
graduates take with them at graduation a willingness to
serve their fellow man. One of the best examples is Dick
Ray of Tyler, Texas, recently inducted into the Alumni
Association's prestigious Hall of Fame.

In addition to his duties as general partner of Fair Oil,
Ltd., and owner of R.L. Ray, Ltd., Dick serves as the
chairman of the Finance Committee of Glenwood United
Methodist Church; on the Board of Directors for the
Medical Center Hospital and the East Texas Chest
Foundation, and is past president of the Smith County
Child Welfare Unit. He is also Chairman of the Board of
Workreation, Inc.

An active member of the Centenary College Board of
Trustees, Dick is a longtime member of its Executive
Committee. He is also a member of the Executive
Committees of the R.W. Fair Foundation, the Energy
Consumers and Producers Association, and the Petroleum
Data Library.

Throughout the South, Dick Ray exemplifies
Centenary College's dedication to value-centered
education.

Lorraine LeSage X50

Because Lorraine LeSage X50 has taken on many a
volunteer project for Centenary College, her appointment
as chairman of The Muses was not surprising.

The Muses are a group of professional women -
alumnae and non alumnae - who act as a task force to
accomplish projects and programs for the students at
Centenary. In less than three years, they have raised money
for the endowment, redecorated the lobby of Jackson Hall,
purchased new maroon and white robes for the choir, and
built sundecks on two dormitory roofs. Their next fund-
raising project will be a Book Bazaar, Sept. 25-26, in
Shreveport's Mall St. Vincent. (See Potpourri for more
information.)

When Lorraine is not working with The Muses, she is
busy with Yearwood-LeSage Realtors and with her many
outside civic activities: Shreveport Beautification
Foundation Board; Strand Theatre,- Opera and Symphony
Guilds; Metropolitan Planning Commission; YWCA Board;
United Fund; Mothers Against Drugs; and March of Dimes
Board. She has also served on the LSU statewide
Commission for the Arts.

At Centenary, Lorraine has been a member of the
Alumni Board and the Campus Beautification Committee
and has served as a class agent and a volunteer in the
Great Teachers-Scholars Fund.

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STRICTLY PERSONAL

1920s

1940s

FRANK BOYDSTON '27 and wife Bess
ran into ELOISE ADAMS FRY '24 on a
Centenary-sponsored East Felicianas
Pilgrimage Tour late in March of last year.
ISOBEL HENDERSON HOUCHIN who is
present at all the reunions was on the same
trip.

DUTCH BINION and his wife, Clydee, are
living in Pascagoula, Miss. There are three
children and eight grands in his family. For
some 20 years, Dutch successfully coached
high school football, and after his retirement,
the community honored him by naming their
athletic facility BINION Stadium.

A quote from last December 24
Shreveport Times, "Athletics at Centenary
enabled me to get a fine education. Now I'm
doing what I can to help the athletes there."
This statement was in conjunction with a
$24,000 boost to Centenary as OTTO
DUCKWORTH '29 collaborated with his
employer of 37 years, American Oil, Co., on an
equal matching plan. Otto and his wife,
Louise, established a general scholarship
recently in behalf of the Centenary Women's
Club. These two are five-star supporters of
Centenary, and we proudly salute them.

1930s

DANIEL M. FINCH, SR. '31 has been
retired for 16 years after 1 7 years of teaching
history and coaching football and 16 years of
administration all in Middletown, NY. Senior
High School. He has four grandchildren, two
in college. On yearly trips to Florida he sees
IEROME "SKINNY" SCANLON '30 and his
wife.

DR. D.L. DYKES '38 was honored as one
of Schumpert Heart Rehabilitation Center's
"Most Courageous Patient Award" recipients.
Dr. Dykes, pastor emeritus of the First United
Methodist Church of Shreveport, had a stroke,
a heart attack and bypass surgery in a five-
week period; being in the hospital 4'/2
months. Today, he goes to work everyday,
teaches a television Sunday school class and
reports to the rehabilitation center three times
a week.

BOB BARTLEY '39 married ESTELLE
STEELE '40 shortly after graduation. In 1942
he joined the Air Force, was seriously
injured and spent three years in hospitals,
retiring in 1947 with the rank of Major. Upon
his return, he attended the University of
Colorado Law School and entered private
practice in 1950. Now semi-retired, he has a
son, daughter and three grandchildren. He
was a Trustee of Colorado State Colleges for
13 years. He went to Pakistan for USAID
agency and then completed an around-the-
world trip, and is now a member of a travel
club in Denver and tours whenever able. He
sends regards to all former classmates.

VIRGINIA E. BREITHAUPT MCCLELLAN
'42 and DR. AUBREY L. MCCLELLAN, (R. '43
have just completed a tour of the South
Pacific: Fiji, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore
and Hong Kong. The highlight of the tour was
spending nine days in the homes of two
"Aussie" brothers with whom they had
corresponded for 40 years Trips to a sheep
station and the "Outback" were great

VIRGINIA LEE ROGERS '44 writes that
she received her masters degree in education
from the University of Texas in Austin and has
a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the
American Speech and Hearing Association of
Washington, DC, and is a registered speech
pathologist. She is now retired.

In addition to a full line of office supplies,
commercial printing and office furniture, the
Drake Co. of Shreveport now provides free
office planning by President GEORGE N
DRAKE '47.

After 31 years with Mobil Oil Corp.,
GARON MIRACLE retired Nov 1, 1986, with
his last position being manager of planning
and technology in the Systems & Computer
Services Department. He was worked in
Singapore, Bangkok, Los Angeles, New York
and Fairfax, Va., where he plans to remain. His
daughter, Lee Ann, is a 3rd year architecture
student at University of Virginia, and his son,
lohn, is a high school senior. He is listed in
the 1986-87 edition of "Who's Who in the

In Memoriam

Mary Grace Lowrey Spinks '29
December 5, 1986

Walter F. "Red" Kirkland '35
January 14, 1987

Margaret Jean Rhodes Piatt '37
January 1987

Pierce Alphonso "Pete" Lively '38
January 15, 1987

Lucille Smith Starling '38
January 27, 1987

Robert Gray Hammett '39
January 1, 1987

Joanne Marshall Abney '49
January 23, 1987

Ruth Elaine Heidman Thaxton '63
December 8, 1986

Maury Wayne H '74
March 12, 1987

South and Southwest."

ROBERT A. YOUNG, IR. '49 was recently
elected director of the Guadalupe Valley
Electic Co-Op, and SIDNEY BREWSTER
YOUNG '49 is serving as director of the
Independence Savings & Loan Association in
Gonzales, Texas.

1950s

IEAN GRANTZ PERRY '51 writes that she
is presently working in the Enzyme Immuno
Assay Department at Washington Hospital
Center in Washington, DC, and hopes for a
repeat of an alumni get-together that was held
several years ago.

WILLIAM H. (BILL) GARRETT '51 is now
general manager in charge of the more than
35 restaurants, bars, snack bars and kitchens
that feed the hungry or thirsty members of the
25 million people who visit or work at San
Francisco International Airport An average of
2 1 ,000 people per day are served A resident
of Millbrae, Bill is active in Bay Area food and
beverage service groups; director and trustee
and past president of the Restaurant and
Hotel Association of San Mateo County; past
president of the San Francisco Food
Executives Association; a director and past
president of the Society of Bacchus, and is a
charter member of the Bay Area Glass society

DR. RONALD S PRYER '52 visited the
Centenary campus for the first time in 34
years last October and could hardly believe
the changes. After working for the State of
Louisiana for 30 years, he retired two years
ago and is now in private practice and
enjoying having more time for church work
and travel. He is currently chairperson of the
Counsel on Ministries at the First United
Church in Pineville, La. His wife, Margaret, is
also a retired psychologist.

BOBBY D LAGRONE '54BS, '73 MBA of
GSX Polymers, Inc., served as symposium co-
chairman at the 1 30th Meeting of the Rubber
Division, American Chemical Society in
Atlanta, Ga„ last October. The Symposium,
"Recycling of Elastromeric Products" was
presented to over 1300 scientists, business
leaders, and representatives from colleges and
universities from around the world.

DOUGLAS PETERSON '54 chancellor at
Bossier Parish Community College, was
named "MR BOSSIER" by the Bossier City
Optimist Club He was selected for his
community involvement and the hours of
volunteer work he has done to help Bossier
City.

). DELTON PICKERING '57 is director of
Ministries in Higher Education for the
Baltimore Conference of the United Methodist
Church. He is also executive director of
Ecumenical Campus Ministry, Inc., a regional
organization for ministry in higher education
in Maryland and Washington, D.C. He is
currently serving a two-year term as president
of the National Campus Ministry Association,

and is adjunct professor at Wesley
Theological Seminary in Washington.

WILLIAM I. FULLILOVE, III '58 retired
from teaching in August 1986. He is now
self-employed part time as a cattleman in
Bossier City, La. He will be maintaining his
permanent residence in Pensacola, Fla.,
where his wife is a special education
teacher for visually impaired students.

DR. PAUL SNOW '58 writes that his
daughter, Wendy, graduated from high
school this year and was named Allegheny
County Fair Queen as well as first runner-
up to the Maryland State Farm Queen.
Wife, Faye, took her USA Prime Aerobic
Dance Team to the AAU National Finals in
July. Faye is a former ballerina with the
Washington School of Ballet.

HOMER THOMAS '58 and wife Vicki
have three children who have all graduated
from Texas A&M. The elder Thomases are
also grandparents.

M1MI L1NGENFELTER WILD '59
reports she does wildlife rehabilitation
work. She has one child in electrical
engineering and one child in nursing.

1960s

ANN MCMILLEN MCWHORTER '60
belongs to the professional singing group
"The Noteables." She is involved each
spring with America's show club White
Rock Kiwanis Club of Dallas doing a
Broadway musical produced and directed
by the Dallas Summer Musicals staff. She
and her husband belong to the White Rock
Methodist Church and have one daughter,
Renee (24), who has recently married.

RALPH A. CRANSTON '60 is now
employed as principal at Franklin Academy
in Winsboro, La.

JERRY N. GUIN '60 has been named
district manager of Southwestern Electric
Power Company in Vivian, La. Jerry has
worked for SWEPCO for 27 years.

1964 Class Agent, CHAT REED reports
that BILL NELSON '63 has a new address
in Helena, Ala., and is the director of
University Libraries at Samford University.

IAMES M. MCCOY '66 has been
named vice president and director of
military sales for Untied of Omaha, Mutual
of Omaha's life insurance affiliate. He
joined the Companies in 1981 following a
30-year career in the United States Air
Force. He was named second vice
president of military sales and public
affairs later that year. United's military
sales division has more than $1 billion of
in-force life insurance on active-duty and
retired military personnel.

JANE FLEMING KEENE '68 and family
are spending this academic year in China
where her husband, Dr. Thomas Keene, is
serving an exchange professorship at
Yangzhou Teachers College, Yangzhou,
liangsu Province. lane and her two
children, Sarah (11) and Michael (8), were
kept busy at Christmas because their new

Alumni Giving
Is Up

As of March 31, 1987, over
1 8 percent of Centenary alumni
have contributed to the Great
Teachers-Scholars Fund, making
us well on our way to our goal
of 25 percent. There is still time
to give: our fiscal year ends
May 31, 1987.

-25%

friends and playmates were so eager to
learn of American traditions and festivals.
They will be back home at Kennesaw
College in Georgia in September.

HUGH O. (BUD) HAMMOND '68 is
very proud of daughter Beth, age 1 1 , as she
has just passed her FCC. Ham Radio
exam along with her dad and now is the
youngest ham operator in Des Moines,
Iowa.

BILLY B. GATES '69 owner and
operator of Centenary Hardware in
Shreveport, has been appointed to the
board of directors of Family Federal
Savings and Loan.

REBECCA BROWN WATTS '69 wishes
to report that she is Mrs. and not Ms. Watts
which was misprinted in the President's
Report. She sends her thanks to ANNE
LUDKE and other volunteers for calling
alums.

IACQUELINE F. (JACQUE) WALSTON
'69 is now living in Albuquerque, N.M.,
where she is currently employed with the
state's largest law firm as a paralegal
specializing in computerized support for
large litigations (a database manager.)

CHARLES D. CREGER '69 who is
president of Creger Spring and Automotive
in Shreveport is happy to be celebrating
the company's 55th anniversary this year.

1970s

CHERRY PAYNE HOWARD '74 and
husband Bob are the proud parents of
Kate Payne Howard, born June 28, 1986.
Kate's response to all the adulation she
receives (including licks from the dog)

-50% is "Goo!"

IANE SILVEY ANDREWS '75 received I
her Doctor of Musical Arts degree on
December 19, 1986, from Southwestern
Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth.

SUSIE SUBLETT MARTIN '77 has
retired from the teaching profession to
become a full-time homemaker. She and
her husband are happily expecting the
arrival of their second baby in March 1987

DR. MAURICE M. MORELOCK '75 anc
his wife ELLEN MISCH '75 have moved
and are now living at 23 Madawaska Street
Bedford, Mass. 01730. Ellen and Maurice
have two children and are expecting a
third. She did graduate work in biology at
the University of New Orleans when
Maurice received his Ph.D. there in 1979.
Maurice did post doctoral study at the
Harvard Medical School under Dr. Bert
Vallee, and Ellen worked as senior
technician there before the children
arrived. Currently, Maurice is senior
research chemist and radiation safety
officer at Dupont in North Billerica, Mass.
He is involved in doing basic research
using radioactive metals in the treatment
of cancer.

MOLLY MALONE HOLDER 77 wrote
of their home near El Reno, Okla., where
LARRY 79 is pastor of a small church. The!
love country life and are the proud parent
of two girls, Lauren, 6, and Erin, 6 months
Molly just quit her job of five years at
South Community hospital. She also wrot
that CAROL STRINGER 79 is still in Texas
with husband Terry.

PIETER DE WIEJS 78 sent a lovely
postcard from Trondheim, Norway, where
he works on an offshore engineering
project for the North Sea

DR. DAVID PENRI-EVANS 78 has
been elected to the National Executive
Committee of the American Society of
University Composers. He is currently
organizing a New Musical Festival to be
held in Wrexham, Wales, in July, where he
is presently residing. He writes that
SELWYN ROBERTS 79 is still living in
Scotland doing a lot of rock climbing and
playing drums in a Scottishg folk group!

VIRGINIA (GINNY) GARRARD
BURNETT 79 received her doctorate in
history from Tulane University this past
summer Husband lohn rented a streetca
for the grand occasion, and Dr. Ginny was
greeted by a carload of friends (including
KATHY KEYES BONE 79) upon leaving tf
ceremonies. Ginny and John bought a
house in Austin - 1 1 1 Franklin, Austin,
Texas 78751.

DAPHNE WIEGAND ANDERSON 79 ]
dropped a line announcing the addition c
loseph Paul to their family. He was born
September 18. Her neighbor and "partnei
in pregnancy" AMANDA GARRETT EARL1)
78 also wrote of the birth of Hannah Sue
her second child.

MARTHA KELLY 79 spent part of he
summer enjoying camping in Colorado
with a friend and sent word of BECKY
MURPHY 79 and MELANIE PATTERSON
DAVIS 79. Martha saw them at an at-horo
lingerie party. And at another party she

saw ELLEN COLE 78, PETE DEBUYS 80 and
CHARLES KESILMAN '80.

IOHN V. (JACK) CALDWELL, JR. 79 and
his wife, Dianne, had their first child, Douglas
Wilson, on September 30. lack and Dianne are
also building a new house and should be in
by now. Their new address will be: 421 S.
Crescent Lane, Houma, La. 70360.

LUCIE THORNTON 79 is busy as pledge
advisor to the Chi Omegas at Tulane,- she said
they know how to polish off a keg! She's
working on certification as a divorce mediator
in custody matters. She and Frank went to
Maine and NYC this summer. Frank was
featured in New Orleans GAMBIT with his car
this summer.

1979 Class Agent ANN RYBA writes that
they went to NYC this summer, too, and spent
time with ANDY MAYER 77. He and loan are
working hard. They also saw HOLLY 78 and
HEATHER HAWKINS '81. Heather is assistant
director at a ballet company.

SCOTT ECHOLS 79 has joined the staff
of the American Independent Business
Network (AIBN). In that position he will be
responsible for coordination of fundraising
and development research activities, and the
day-to-day operation of foundation
headquarters. Scott also holds a juris doctor
from the Vanderbilt School of Law where he
won The Weldon B. White Prize for the Best
Written Study of Some Aspect of the Law of
Tennessee, and also served at Vanderbilt's
Legal Clinic and on the University's Appellate
Review Board. In 1985 he earned a master of
divinity degree from Vanderbilt Divinity
School, where he won the Wilber F. Tillett
Prize for the Best Work on Theology and
Philosophy of Religion. He also earned
[scholarships for undergraduate work at Duke
University and graduate study at Yale
University's Divinity School, serving on the
Political Action Committee at Yale, and as
Chairman of the Steering Committee for the
Associated Students of Duke University.

1980s

MARY BEA THOMAS '80 is doing great
and loves her job at The Ole State House in
Little Rock, Ark.

In a special presentation, REBECCA
CAMP THOMPSON '80 was honored as the
first consultant to surpass $1 million in sales
pt Entre Computer Center, Oklahoma City,
pkla. The milestone achievement came just
p months after joining the firm. Before
toming to Entre, Rebecca had been a
isecretary and executive assistant and had no
prior experience in sales.

ROBERT A. GANNAWAY '80 married
SUSAN ROBERTSON '84 on June 21, 1986.
Susan will graduate with a B.S. in Business
Administration from Nicholls State University
n May 1987 and Robert will graduate from
LSU Medical School New Orleans in May
1987. He will begin a Family Practice residency
n July 1987 in a city yet to be decided.

Stephen L. Stroud, who is married to the
ormer DENISE OBRYNE '81 recently
announced the formation of his own natural
?as liquids marketing firm, Phoenix Natural
3as Liquids Company, Inc. Denise is keeping

Centements

Do you remember what it was like
to prepare for a major test? To spend
sleepless nights reading and reviewing
and hoping you were studying the right
information, that which was considered
most important by a challenging
teacher, a professor such as . . . (each of
us former students from classes 1921-
86 has one or more persons in mind)?

Each year, as Homecoming
approaches, 1 find myself in a similar
situation as endless hours are spent in
preparation, and in wondering if
alumni, faculty, and students will
participate in the activities of
Homecoming, activities they consider
essential for such a celebration. In
evaluating the outcome of these two
situations, how does one determine if
the results are successful? There are a
few observations 1 would like to offer
using these two situations in point.

Success is a shared experience. To
paraphrase an old adage, "No person is
an island," thus, no one individual
alone can achieve anything that is truly
worthwhile. Whether in the classroom
or at Homecoming, there are elements
of interdependence ultimately crucial
to success. Homecoming involves many
people from staff, members of the
Alumni Board, and Reunion Organizers
who assist in planning, to the students,
faculty, and alumni who "come home,"
all who actively participate. Each and
every one is essential to a successful
Homecoming event. At Centenary, one
of the most laudable and consistent
comments from students and alumni
is the pride they feel in the close
relationship common between
professor and student. When such a
personal relationship occurs in the
classroom, a successful learning
experience results, one that is long
remembered and cherished.

Success is not a grade one
achieves. 1 admit there have been times
when I lost sight of this truth - when a
grade point average was used as a
criteria for reaching a longed-for goal,
or when a promotion hinged on
statistical improvement. But, after all is

said and done, whether or not a goal is
attained, that which endures is a quality
of life which is inherent to Success. In a
verse from "On Teaching" in the
collection The Prophet, Kahlil Gibran says
of the teacher, "If he is indeed wise he
does not bid you enter the house of his
wisdom, but rather leads you to the
threshold of your own mind."
Centenary's faculty has traditionally
encouraged this kind of success,
enabling each student to embrace
learning not just in the classroom, but
throughout the whole of life.

The sweet smell of success is a
fragrance each of us can enjoy. I
appreciate those who worked with me
on Homecoming and also those who
attended - we all do indeed, share in
its success. Yet, Homecoming 1987 will
be remembered more for the quality of
experiences which helped shape us and
which bring us "home" to share, than
because of the increased numbers who
attend. I am also appreciative of and
indebted to those teachers at
Centenary who impressed on me the
true meaning of Success. As you reflect
on the relationships you shared with
various professors during your tenure
as a Centenary student, why not take a
moment to write to me about one or
more who played a significant role in
your life? This column can become a
forum for honoring them, those
outstanding teachers who challenged
and enabled us to think, to question
and to embrace Success as a way of life.

— Anita C. Martin
Director of Alumni Relations

busy with Kathryn Camille who arrived
November 22, 1986, as well as teaching fifth
grade at Turner Elementary. Their new address
is 672 Ockley, Shreveport, La., 71 106.

GALEN L. and IAN CARPENTER EADS
'81 are the proud parents of son, William
Winston Eads, bom July 1, 1986.

B. BROWN '83 has accepted a new job
and with the position she will be relocating to
Dallas, Texas. Look out "Big D" . . . here comes

"BigB!!"

DAVID W. LANGSTON '83 recently made
a career change and is now working for
SWEPCO in downtown Shreveport while wife,
Cindy.is still a student at Centenary and will
graduate in May, 1987. She will be working
part-time with Seidman & Seidman CPA's
starting in lanuary. They really enjoyed the
"Rhapsody-in-View" this year. "Keep up the
good work Centenary Choir."

To Parents of Centenary Graduates

If your son or daughter no longer lives at home and would like to
receive the Centenary magazine at his or her new address, please
send the information to Research and Records, Centenary College,
P.O. Box 41 188, Shreveport, La. 71134-1188.

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1983 Class Agent CATHY AMSLER '83
was married to CHRIS ROGERS '81 in her
hometown of Little Rock, Ark., on August 23.
Other "Class of '83-ers" in attendance were
MANDY ARNOLD, B. BROWN, FRANCES
HARWELL LIVESAY, DAVID LAWRENCE,
KELLY ALLISON, and LIBBY TAYLOR
BURKHALTER. Cathy and Chris will be living
and working in Washington, D.C., area and
would love to have visitors!

MELISSA (MISSY) MOORE ROSS '83 and
husband Don are newly expecting parents,
and we wish them all the best!

CYNTHIA HAWKINS WHITAKER '83 has
joined the staff of Louie Lewis Designs
Advertising Agency as account executive and
creative consultant. She was formerly
employed by the Shreveport Regional Arts
Council in the Arts in Education program as a
member of the Shakespeare troupe. She is
active in Shreveport theatre and received the
Times Drama Award as Best Actress for 1985-86
for her portrayal of Mrs. Kendall in "The
Elephant Man."

STEVE GREEN '85 is currently trying to
sell real estate for Holloway-Watkins &
Associates. He needs customers . . . give him a
call.

JENNIFER BLAKEMAN '85 wrote that
she is living in Los Angeles, Calif., with Eddie
and Vallerie Van Halen She hopes to have an
album produced by next summer.

SCOTT E. RITCH '86 writes that he and
'86 classmates GARY A. GILL, f. TIM OGDEN,
and PATRICK E. SEWELL are surviving their
first year as student physicians at LSU School
of Medicine in Shreveport.

CHRISTOPHER f. MICIOTTA '86 is also
attending his first year at LSU School of
Medicine in New Orleans.

RENEE MARIE BERGERON '86 is at
Tulane University working on her Ph.D. in
Biochemistry.

Please send your news for Strictly

Personal to the

Office of Public Relations

Centenary College

P.O. Box 41 188

Shreveport, LA 71 134-1 188

Spring Events
At Centenary College

Afl Alumni and Special Friends of the College

Are Cordially Invited to Attend

Any and All Events

Wednesday, April 1 5

Fburnoy-Harter Cooking School

Two of Shreveport's favorite cooks will conduct a cooking
demonstration and tasting to benefit The Muses. 10:30 a.m., coffee,-
1 1 a.m., demonstration; tickets $6.50 each from The Muses, Office of
Public Relations, P.O. Box 41 188, Shreveport, La.
71134-1188,318/869-5103.

Tuesday, April 21

Sixth Annual Athletic Auction

Hundreds of items will be sold in silent and live auction at this
exciting fundraiser at East Ridge Country Club. 6:30 p.m., cocktail-
buffet and silent auction; 8 p.m., live auction. Tickets $10 each from
The Gold Dome, P.O. Box 41 188, Shreveport, La. 71 134-1 188,
318/869-5275.

Saturday, May 23

Commencement

Sculptor and Professor of Art James Surls will focus on the works of
North Louisiana artist Clyde Connell, who will be awarded an
Honorary Degree at the 2:30 p.m. event in the Gold Dome. Some 175
students will receive undergraduate and graduate degrees during the
College's 163rd Commencement.

Monday, ]une 1

Centenary] Night

The Gold Dome will be the setting for this special night to celebrate
the Louisiana Conference and Centenary College. The mood will be
festive for this 7:30 p.m. event featuring music, awards, and
entertainment.

Centenary

Summer 1987 J

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INSIDE

ART

Sculptor Speaks
At Commencement

Smithsonian Selects
Meadows for Project

Sylvia and Warren Lowe

Alumni Collectors
Have Folk Art on Tour

Four First Ladies
Share Memories

President VJebb

One Man
Can Make
A Difference

Sharp, Peters
Named To Board
of Trustees

Bishop Underwood
Succumbs

Dr. Walter Underwood, Bishop of
the Louisiana United Methodist
Conference, died at Methodist Hospital
in Houston April 1 5 after a brief illness.

Dr. Underwood was named Bishop
of the Louisiana Conference in
September, 1984, after being elected to
the episcopacy in July, 1984. Prior to that,
he had served as pastor of St. Luke's
United Methodist Church in Houston,
the third largest church in Methodism.

Many changes came to the
Louisiana denomination and Centenary
College after Dr. Underwood came on
board. "1 am an innovator," he said in an
interview in The (Shreveport) Times. "No
question about that."

At Centenary, Dr. Underwood was the creator of Centenary! Night, a festive event
held on the first night of Annual Conference to celebrate the College and the Church. Heij
started a recognition program awarding silver trophies to the churches with the most
students at Centenary. He was a productive member of the Centenary Church
Council . . . and the list could go on and on.

"No people or agency of the Church received more of his creative devotion or
support than Centenary College," President Webb affirmed. "He lifted both the
Conference's commitment to us, and our service to the Churches, to their highest level
will miss him deeply, both as my friend and as my Bishop."

He is survived by his wife, the former Billye Whisnand of Dallas, and three sons,
Ron, Don, and Walter Lee Underwood, II.

Bishop Walter Underwood
1925-1987

On the Cover

A favorite piece from the collection of Centenary alumni Sylvia and Warren Lowe is
I Don't No No Bity, 1983, by Mary T. Smith. The 25" x 24" enamel paint on tin is part of
"BAKING IN THE SUN: Visionary Images from the South," an exhibit of folk art which wil
be on exhibit in Centenary's Meadows Museum during the months of September and
October. The exhibit, which will take a two-year tour of the South, was organized by the
University Art Museum at the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette where
Sylvia and Warren now make their home.

Centenary College recognizes all former students - graduates and non-graduates - as alumni.

The Centenary Magazine, Centenary
(USPS015560), July, 1987, Volume 15,
No. 1 is published four times annually in
July, October, January, and April by the
Office of Public Relations, 291 1
Centenary Boulevard, Shreveport,
Louisiana 71 104-3396. Second Class
postage paid at Shreveport La.
POSTMASTER: Send address changes to
Centenary, P.O. Box 4 1 1 88, Shreveport,
La. 71134-1188.

Centenary strives to create an understanding of the mission, plans, and progress of
Centenary College and to inform readers of current happenings on and off campus.

I
Editor Janie Flournoy ".

Special Contributions Charlotte ij

Herman Mhire, director, University Art Museum, US

Bess Lambe

Production Creative Type, In

Mid-South Pre

Alumni Director Anita C. Martin I

Photography Janie Flournc

ARCHIVES OF AMERICAN ART, SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION Photo by Liza Klrwin

The Rev. Howard Finsterin Paradise Garden, Summerville, GA. 1985.

Meadows to Showcase Folk Art

BAKING IN THE SUN

VISIONARY IMAGES FROM THE SOUTH

Southern culture, from folk art to
singin' the blues, will be celebrated
during the months of September and
October at Centenary's Meadows
Museum of Art.

A $4200 grant from the Louisiana
Endowment for the Humanities will
underwrite the event, entitled
"Southern Culture: A Celebration of
Visionary Arts."

Highlighting the celebration will
;be an exhibit of more than 1 50 works
from the private collection of
Centenary alumni Warren 70 and
Sylvia Lowe 71 of Lafayette entitled
"Baking In The Sun - Visionary Images
From the South." The works of art,
mostly by black artists, are the result
of religious visions and mystical
revelations.

Artists included in the exhibit are
the Rev. Howard Finster, Son Thomas,
Sam Doyle, Mary T. Smith, Raymond

Coins, Henry Spiller, Willard Watson,
luanita Rogers, IB. Murray, Bessie
Harvey, George William, lames Harold
lennings, Royal Robertson, Burgess
Dulaney, and Luster Willis.

Finster, now 70 and an active
revivalist minister for nearly 40 years,
began painting in 1976. Since then he
has become known as one of America's
leading visionary folk artists. His works
combine enamel with wood, paper,
fabric, glass and tin, combining
religious fervor with apocalyptic images
and Bible verses.

Finster's works have been widely
shown, and he has been commissioned
to create works for such diverse
patrons as the Library of Congress and
the rock group Talking Heads. He is a
1982 recipient of a National
Endowment for the Arts Fellowship,
and has been profiled in The Wall
Street Journal, Life magazine, and in

two PBS documentaries.

Son Thomas is primarily known
as being one of the nation's last
traditional blues guitarists. But he has
a second career as creator of unfired
clay sculptures of skulls, coffins and
animals. The singer receives ideas for
his works and his music through
dreams. Those works have been
included in a recent, acclaimed show
on black folk at the Cororan Gallery.

A Southern Culture Forum will be
held Saturday, Sept. 5, at 1 p.m. in the
Marjorie Lyons Playhouse, with Dr.
William Ferris, director of the Center for
the Study of Southern Culture at the
University of Mississippi; Finster, and
Son Ford Thomas.

For more information on the
exhibit or forum, please contact The
Meadows Museum of Art, Centenary
College, P.O. Box 41 188, Shreveport, La.
71134-1188,318/869-5169.

Smithsonian Selects
Meadows Museum
For National Project

Meadows Museum of Art

Established

: 1976

Donor:

Algur H. Meadows, Centenary alumnus, oilman, and art
patron

Mission:

Permanent home for the Jean Despujols Collection of
Paintings and Drawings of Indochina. Dedicated to the
preservation, exhibition and interpretation in context of the
collection.

Staff:

Director/Curator.. .Professor Willard Cooper
Director of Programs. .Judy Godfrey
Assistant to the Curator... Bruce Allen

Honors:

Despujols Collection featured in National Geographic, April,
1951.

Accredited by the American Association of Museums, 1979.

Documentary film, INDOCHINA REVISITED, recipient of 10
film festival awards, viewed in 1 1 states, and aired on
Louisiana Public Broadcasting Station.

Smithsonian Institution selects Meadows Museum as one
of five museums in nation to participate in 1987 Teacher
Intern Program.

Friends:

The Shreveport Art Guild sponsors temporary exhibitions,
lectures by national art authorities, and film series.

Educational
Programs:

Docent program with 82 volunteers give guided tours to over
2500 public school students each year. Three different
community outreach programs presented to 56 classrooms
and organizations.

Galleries:

Eight galleries with 4500 square feet of exhibition space.

Attendance:

Average of 1 8,000 visitors per year with 32 states and 5 foreign
countries represented for major exhibitions.

Hours:

Tuesday-Friday 1-5 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 2-5 p.m.
Closed Monday.
ALWAYS FREE

Thanks to Centenary College's
Meadows Museum, a lucky secondary
school teacher from Shreveport-Bossier
will travel to Washington, D.C., this
month to take part in a special teacher-
intern program at the Smithsonian
Institution.

The Meadows Museum of Art is the
first accredited university/college
museum to be selected by the
Smithsonian for this teacher/intern
program.

Sonja Webb, Caddo Magnet High
School American studies and American
history teacher, is that lucky teacher. She
is one of five people from across the
nation who will participate in the
internship.

ludy Godfrey, program director at
the Meadows who co-ordinated
applications, will spend one week at the
Smithsonian working with Mrs. Webb
and assisting in the workshops.

"The Smithsonian Institution has
offered us an unique opportunity to
further develop the museum experience
as an integral part of the classroom
curriculum," said Mrs. Godfrey. "As one
of five museums selected throughout th
nation, and as a department of a quality
educational institution, we are
challenged to fulfill our potential in
utilizing the arts as innovative teaching !
tools. Sonja Webb is an excellent choice
to enhance our community outreach an<
encourage the use of the Meadows
Museum as a creative extension of the
classroom. Her coordinating project witl
the College will serve as a national
model for other museums."

The month-long program is designe
to help high school teachers learn more
about their academic disciplines while
preparing them to assist local museums
in building programs for high school
students. Mrs. Webb will study in the

Meadows Museum Program Director ]udy Godfrey, {left) and Sonja Webb, who applied for her Smithonian internship through the Meadows Museum.

Department of Anthropology in the
National Museum of Natural History
assisting the curators and exhibits
personnel in a project titled "Crossroads
of Continents."

Her duties will include archival
research, object documentation and
handling and assistance in such technical
matters as photography, display
conceptualization, cataloging and script
production. She will also participate in
individual seminars and tutorials with
Smithsonian museum educators to
further develop her museum-school
project to be implemented through the
Meadows Museum.

The proposed object-oriented
project, "Sketches in Time: Profile of a
Community," an art and architecture
approach to teaching local history, will
be developed using students and
community volunteers.

Because of her extensive teaching
experience, Mrs. Webb, Senior Division
Caddo Parish Educator of the Year, has
also been asked to conduct teacher
training workshops at the Smithsonian.

"Once again, national recognition
for leadership in the field of education
comes to the Meadows Museum and
Centenary College," Mrs. Godfrey said.
"Shreveport and Louisiana should be
proud."

Shreveport Art Guild

and

Meadows Museum

Exhibitions

September 1 - November 1, 1987

July 15 -August 20, 1988

BAKING IN THE SUN: VISIONARY

PHOTOGRAPHS OF SOUTHEAST

IMAGES FROM THE SOUTH

BY YOSHINO OISHI

Sponsor: Meadows Museum

Sponsor. Shreveport Chamber of

November 15 - December 20, 1987

Commerce

ART AND ARTISTS OF THE SOUTH:
THE ROBERT P. COGGINS
COLLECTION

Sponsor-. Shreveport Art Guild

July 20 -August 21, 1988
HMONG PANDAU

Sponsor-. Meadows Museum

February 1 - February 22, 1988
LONE STAR REGIONALISM: THE
DALLAS NINE & THEIR CIRCLE

Sponsor: Meadows Museum

September - October, 1988
CONTEMPLATING THE AMERICAN
WATERCOLOR

Sponsor-. Shreveport Art Guild

March 20 - May 1, 1988

TWENTIETH CENTURY ART: THE

November, 1988

CHARLES RAND PENNY

PAINTINGS BY DR. MARION

COLLECTION

SOUCHON

Sponsor-. Shreveport Art Guild

Sculpture Inspires
Commencement Speaker

Artists Depict the Struggle of Life

"Artists somehow have the ability to see the strain and the
struggle of life," said lames Surls, nationally acclaimed sculptor
and speaker at Centenary's 162nd Commencement exercises.
"They are able to translate that into some tangible form so that
the word can be passed on to others.

"It is very difficult for me to think about making art without
having some religious and spiritual feeling. It is the phenomenon
of creation," he said.

Surls also commented specifically on the work of sculptor/
octogenarian Clyde Connell who was awarded the honorary
degree Doctor of Fine Arts. "Clyde makes things in the simplest
form about the deepest possible meaning that man can
understand: freedom, slave chains, houses, habitats . . . She gives
of herself, which is to me the highest thing that we can possibly
do. We could not ask any more of our own than that."

Dr. Connell, whose works are included in the permanent
collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Atlantic Richfield,
and other private and public collections lives and sculpts near
Lake Bistineau, La. Also receiving honorary degrees were Warren

Blakeman Jr., a 1954 graduate of Centenary College and minister
of Broadmoor United Methodist Church in Shreveport, and Fran
Bolton Davis of Alexandria, businesswoman and patron of the
arts, who received the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane
Letters.

Centenary College President Donald A. Webb and Dean of
the College Dorothy B. Gwin conferred degrees on 183 students, i

Alumni Scholar Kristi Lynn Hill of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, and
Holly Deanne Rucker of Zachary, graduated with perfect 4.0 grade
point averages. Other summa cum laude graduates were Cathy
Eve Miller Frey and Clyde Donald Hale Jr.

Graduating magna cum laude were Lauri loyce Humphreys,
D. Thomas (aynes, Leonard Carter Ratley, Madelyn Braun Ray,
and Jennifer Leigh Schultz. Cum laude graduates included lames
Scott Andrews, Melissa Ann Barefield, Robert Wayne Bruick,
Ronda Elaine Feaster, Lauren Dawn Gaddy, Cynthia Denise Greei
Sue Carol (oiner, Joy Christine Sikes, Karen Faye Strait, Susan
Camille Walker, and Mark Andrews Wren.

Dean of Students Dick Anders assists with
the conferring of degrees.

Holly Rucker and Alumni Scholar
Kristi Hill earned perfect 4.0 grade
point averages.

The dignitaries: \ames Surls, speaker, and honorary degree recipients Clydi
Connell, Fran Bo/ton Davis, and Warren Blakeman }r. '54.

Trustees Kenneth Fisher 70 and Charles Ellis
Brown '48 {left) visit with Alumni Board President
lames Goins '61 before proceding into the Gold
Dome.

Members of the Golden Anniversary Class are
always invited to march at Commencement with the
graduating seniors. Taking part in this year's event
are (left to right) Beynon Cheesman, Mrs. Mildred
Cooke, and Mary Frances Gorton of Des Moines,
Wash.

Trustee Hoyt Yokem and Board Chairman George
Nelson are reminded of the time by Trustee Harvey
Broyles '36.

NEW TRUSTEES

Samuel Miles Sharp

Dr. Samuel Miles Sharp lights up the lives of many
people . . . literally and figuratively.

Although he is retired from Southwestern Electric Power
Company, where for many years he served as vice president
of engineering operations, Dr. Sharp's active involvement
with special institutions sets them all aglow.

At Centenary, Dr. and Mrs. Sharp are best known for
their generosity and love for the Centenary College Choir.
Each and every member of the Choir who needs it is awarded
a Sharp Scholarship each and every year.

At First United Methodist Church in Shreveport, the
Sharps have shared wealth and wisdom with the youth
programs, television ministry, buildings and grounds, and
music ministry. One of the finest sanctuary organs in the
country, recently dedicated at First Methodist, bears the
Sharps' name as donors.

A graduate of the University of Arkansas, Dr. Sharp holds
an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Centenary. He is
married to the former Mildred Thompson, and they have one
daughter, Mary Miles Sharp McCanless of Lake Charles, and
two grandchildren, Chris and Ellen.

Sam P. Peters '39

A 1939 graduate of Centenary College, Sam Peters was
the College's first elected Centenary Gentleman.

While majoring in accounting, he served as business
manager of The Yoncopin; president of the KAs; member of the
Student Senate; and was named to "Who's Who in American
Colleges and Universities."

Immediately after graduation, Mr. Peters went to work
with the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Shreveport where he
worked until 1972, taking only a three-year leave to serve in
the U.S. Navy during World War II. At Coca-Cola he held the
positions of chief accountant, office manager, internal auditor
and traveling auditor, and was elected corporate secretary,
vice president, and director of four Coca-Cola corporations.

He organized his own consulting firm in 1972 to render
management services principally to soft drink bottlers of
Coca-Cola throughout the United States.

Active in the American, Louisiana, and Florida societies
of Certified Public Accountants, Mr. Peters is past president of
the Shreveport Society of CPAs. He has also been active with
the Lions Club, Rotary Club, Volunteers of America, United
Fund, and church activities.

Now "semi-retired" in Boca Raton, Fla., Mr. Peters spends
his spare time playing golf ... the gentleman's sport.

Four First Ladies Reminisce

The Woman's Touch
at Centenary

Mrs. joe Mkkle

937 Gladstone
Shreveport, La. 71104
318/868-7768
First Lady 1945-1964

Maida Mickle's love for
entertaining and intellectual exchange
flourished at Centenary. The open
houses which she and Dr. Mickle
hosted every Thursday afternoon
provided wonderful opportunities to
get to know the students. Faculty
groups were invited once a month to
the Mickles' home for games and
visiting. "At Christmas time we had a
reception . . . everyone dressed in their
'Sunday Best.'"

The sense of community was
probably most evident in The Book
Walk, Feb. 8, 1962. "It brought to a
realization the long-anticipated dream
of a library building for Centenary,"
Mrs. Mickle recalled. A Conglomerate
article of that time said "Marches were
played on a stereo as students carried
the books, handing them from student
to student. To those who took part,
they will never forget it."

The Mickles celebrated the
College's 50th year in Shreveport as
well as the 1 25th anniversary of the
founding of the College. Gifts of silver
from the sororities and fraternities on
the occasion of their own 25th wedding
anniversary were used at every happy
campus occasion.

Today, Maida Mickle is very active
with the Maida Mickle Couples Class
at First Methodist Church, and she is
still knitting baby booties for Sunday
School members' children and
grandchildren ... "I must have made
about 1000 pairs," she said with that

quick smile, "and I'm still making
them!" Mrs. Mickle is also a member
of the Finance Committee at First
Methodist and an honorary life
member of the Board.

Her children are Maida Walker of
Houston and Margaret Tregoning of
Carlsbad, N.M., and she has four
grandchildren, eight great-
granddaughters, and one great-
grandson.

Mrs. jack Wilkes

6141 Danbury Lane
Dallas, Texas 75214
214/369-1450
First Lady 1964-1969

"I think getting to know the
students (as well as the faculty) was
the greatest thing about being the wife
of the Centenary President," writes
Annette Wilkes. "It is still a pleasure for
me to see some of the students who
were in college then."

Mrs. Wilkes recalls as one of the
big events of her tenure the beginning
of Go-Fly-A-Kite Day. "The students
were about to descend on the
President's Home to protest that they
had not been given a holiday following
a victory in basketball." Warned by the
SGA President, Dr. Wilkes met the
students on campus and told them
that the season had not been that
good, and that they had not come out
to support the team, and that they
might just as well call a holiday to go
fly a kite. "And this is just what they
did!" said Mrs. Wilkes. For many years
afterward, a kite flying day was held
each March along with a picnic on the

grounds.

Her expertise is shared today witr
institutions closer to her home:
Southwestern University and the Lydia
Patterson Institute where she serves or
the Executive Committee of their
Boards of Trustees, and with her
church, Highland Park United
Methodist where she serves on the
Administrative Board and as a delegatf
to the Annual Conference.

In her spare time, Mrs. Wilkes
likes to travel . . . South America last fal
and Switzerland this summer . . . attenc
athletic events, do crafts, and eat out
with friends.

Sally Wilkes Birdsall lives in
Houston with two children; Rex Wilkes
of Hydro, OK, also has two children;
Judy Wilkes Bailey of College Station
has five children, and Susie Wilkes
Blanchard of Kinder, LA, has five
children.

Mrs. Sidney G. Mien

10064 Heritage Drive
Shreveport, La. 71115
318/797-3306
First Lady 1969-1976

The Inaugural Ceremony and the
transformation of the old
administration building into the
Meadows Museum of Art stand out as
two memorable events for Sidney
Allen. But what she liked most about
being the First Lady was the
opportunity to develop positive
relationships with members of the
academic community - faculty,

It is a very special moment when the First Ladies of Centenary College come
together in the same place at the same time. Such was the case last spring at the
annual Donors-Scholars Luncheon when the Ladies were honored guests. They

include {left to right) Maida Mickle, Annette Wilkes, Sidney Allen, and Renee
Webb. Each one, in her own unique way, has helped shaped the spirit of
Centenary College.

students, and loyal supporters of
Centenary College.

"My biggest challenge was
[balancing my time," writes Mrs. Allen,
"so that the quality of time reserved
(for my family was characterized by
iloving experiences we shared 'just by
ourselves.' Jay was 9-16; Lisa was 7-13
(during those years. I spent much time
as a chauffer and mother."

Today Mrs. Allen is chairman of
'National Panhellenic Conference,
which represents 2.5 million sorority
to/omen. She's listed in WHO'S WHO
AMONG AMERICAN WOMEN and
iWHO'S WHO IN THE SOUTH AND
ISOUTHWEST. For fun, she plays
bridge, dines with friends, travels, stays
|involved with service and social clubs,
and enjoys her grandchildren.

Lisa Allen Murphy of Minden has
three children; Jay Allen, a 1982
graduate of Centenary, works at the
Fairmont Hotel in New Orleans.

Mrs. Donald Webb

256 Symphony Lane

Shreveport, La. 71 105

318-868-4872

First Lady 1977-present

Being a welcomed part of the
Centenary community is what Renee
Webb likes most about being First
Lady. She and Dr. Webb are a long
way from their native England.

Being the First Lady sometimes
demands going above and beyond the
call of duty. Mrs. Webb recounts this
story: "My most memorable event (I
know it's memorable because I've
been trying to forget it ever since, but
it won't go away! ) was during a visit to
Korea when our hosts, insisting we
partake of all the local customs, took
us on a two-hour visit to the sauna. As
I lay on the massage table, in the buff,
being pummelled almost out of
existence, I felt I was giving my all for

Centenary. The other President's wife
with me solved her embarrassment by
passing out and being taken back to
the hotel, but you will be glad to know
1 kept a stiff upper lip and endured to
the end!"

Along with travelling ... on many
occasions with the Centenary College
Choir . . . Mrs. Webb's favorite things to
do are walking, reading, and baking
bread. She is an expert calligrapher
and teaches frequently at Centenary.
Carrying on the tradition of former
Presidents and their wives, the Webbs
particularly enjoy entertaining
members of the Centenary family in
their home.

The Webbs have five children:
Cheryl; Marian; Chris, who is director
of development at Centenary; Alison, a
1987 graduate of Centenary; Ian, a
member of the class of 1988; and eight
grandchildren.

One Man Can Make A Difference

President Webb Marks 1 Oth Year at Centenary

Donald A. Webb, Centenary College's 33rd President

By Marge Fischer

One man can make a difference.
There's proof enough around the campus
of Centenary College.

Ten years ago (June 1977) Welsh-
born Dr. Donald Webb, who had been
vice president and professor of theology
and literature at the Methodist
Theological School, Delaware, Ohio,
moved into town to take over the reins
of one of the oldest colleges west of the
Mississippi. The outlook was grim:
enrollment was down; a shrinking
endowment faced the trustees; faculty
morale was dismal. Alumni support was
virtually non-existent and Centenary's
image in the community was poor.

Today, the man who was the
catalyst that made things pop, said
"Centenary feels good about itself. It feels
like a winner. When I came, it felt bad
about itself and saw itself as a loser."

That loser attitude has been swept
away by a 5-foot-4 dynamo who
immediately said his goal was to raise
$1.5 million for the college during his first
year. He did it.

His ultimate aim was to attract an
additional $20 million in the way of
endowed buildings, chairs and
scholarships. Today the endowment is
$26 million.

In 1987, under Webb's leadership,
the small, private college's credits are
impressive. Centenary was named "one
of the Nation's Best Colleges" in the U.S.
News and World Report poll, is listed in
Peterson's Guide to Competitive Colleges
and was named "one of the Best Buys in
Education" by Edward Fiske.

There's more.

In addition to the $26 million
endowment figure; there are six new
endowed academic chairs (for a total of
eight) and an endowed lectureship. The
institution has a steady enrollment of
1 , 1 00, an annual fund of $ 1 ,050,000, and -
the budget has read "balanced" for the
past 10 years.

Student services have improved anc
the physical plant's update has included
Haynes Gym renovation ($330,000); the
Turner Art Center now under
construction ($500,000 endowed);
renovation of lackson Hall that's to begin
soon ($900,000); and the creation and
endowment of gardens ($1 million).

In addition, hundreds of endowed
and unendowed scholarships are now
available.

The man responsible for
Centenary's turnaround in action and
image recalls his first plunge into fiscal
matters.

"The trustees vaguely hoped that I
would balance the budget in say five
years. This was shared with me, not as a
threat or anything like that but as a
dream," said Webb.

"Now my view was - because we
were eating into the endowment at the
rate of $1.25 million a year - that if we
could balance the budget the first year,
that would enable people to know we
were serious, that we had a fine future,
that they could give their hearts to us
again. The city could. The trustees could.
The faculty could."

Therefore, the college president's
goal that first year was to balance the
budget. "It seemed to me that was one
of the things that needed to be done to
give people a sense of achievement. To
do something like that, not only do you
have to express it in words, you have to
do it," he said.

So Webb set into action. Maybe
you can't do it all at once, he reasoned,
but you can accomplish a significant,
symbolic thing or two. His significant,
i symbolic thing was to touch base with
the Methodist Church Conference. "I
asked them if they would return to being
our alma mater, which they were. We are
a Methodist institution. We had drifted
apart.

"I said, 'We're yours,- we're your
academic arm; and we will be. Trust us.
But give us a start. You raise half a
| million in the church, and that will give
us the leverage. Then I can go to the
! trustees and the people and say, 'If the
church is going to raise half a million, I've
got to raise three-quarters of a million.'

"They (the church) voted
unanimously to do that."

Webb's next step was to go to
people in Shreveport and in different
places and say, "Look, it's half done. (My
math is off a bit, but I'm allowed to twist
things a bit," said Webb, with that
persuasive Welsh lilt to the voice.)

He went to potential donors and
said, "This year I would like you to
I consider a gift of $ 1 00,000 - or $50,000
or $ 1 0,000 or whatever it was the person
j was capable of - but I will not come to
you again. It's a one-time shot."

He did, and people came through.

"I was as good as my word," said
Webb in recalling those steps to
Centenary's fiscal stability, otherwise
known as survival. "I did not go back the
second year. Now we were a winner. And
the $10, the $20, the $50 gifts started
coming in."

In 1977 only 7 percent of the alumni
supported Centenary. Now it runs 24
percent, said Webb. "That's still not
j incredible, but it's solid," he said.

The large gifts were followed by
: more modest smaller gifts. People said,
; "Hey, this is an investment I'm making

... $100, $150, whatever. I still have to
work for those gifts, but they do come in
now."

He has no difficulty in talking about
his "product" in a convincing way. "I can
talk about Centenary with enthusiasm
and with love, because we (he and his
wife, Renee) fell in love with Centenary
literally at first sight. And you have to.
You cannot sell a product unless you
love it," he said.

It's not hard to give expression to a
place's dreams, when you care deeply
about it, he said.

Although these are difficult times,
economically speaking, for the state and
the city, "We've never been healthier,"
said Webb. "We have no help whatsoever
from the state. Until two years ago, each
Louisiana student who came to
Centenary received a $200 scholarship
That may not sound like much, but it
meant a great deal."

Shreveport supports Centenary
magnificently, said Webb, "and I think it's
because we're good citizens. It's a mutual
process."

The role of a small, private college
remains viable in today's society, said the
man who's as knowledgeable as they
come. "Its role is to produce leaders. I
have no question in my mind that a
place like Centenary will produce a
disproportionately high number of the
community's leaders. Always. Because
they have the opportunity here to
practice leadership from the first day.
One in seven of our students is in some
leadership position.

"And there's the hands-on teaching

Webb At A Glance

Name: Donald A. Webb

Birthplace: Cymmer, South Wales

Title: President of Centenary College,
1977-present

Last book read:

The Old Devils by
Kinglsey Amis

Last trip: Around the world ..with
the Centenary Choir!

I can't live without: My wife, Renee

If I had a million, tax-free dollars
I would: (a) help our five children and
their families, and (b) buy a word
processor and begin the innumerable
projects that are pressing to be written.

One of the most exhiliarating
events in my life was: VE Day, with
every Briton ecstatic and grateful to be
alive and at peace: we couldn't stop
hugging. I even threw my sailor cap
into the sea!

One thing that most people
don't know about me is: I loathe
oysters, and I love haggis. (Editor's
note: 'Better check your dictionary for
haggis.)

that's done here. For example, three
students will be working with a Ph.D. in
chemistry on a project - not 200 students
looking at a TV screen That student - if
he's any caliber at all - is likely to be
outstanding in his field. We can attract
top students. Our ACT scores are the
second highest in the state; only Tulane
has a higher ACT average."

Another secret to Centenary's
success, according to Webb, is an
element that gets right down to the
students themselves. "We have extremely
intelligent students who not only push
the professor to his highest potential in
teaching but pull the other kids along,
too. It happens that way."

The president of Centenary sees his
job as one of "enablement." He must
enable other people to perform at
maximum ability. "1 have chosen people
like Dorothy Gwin and my administrative
staff and I have had years to work with
them," he said. "The task is to give them
an environment where they can function
superbly. Dean Gwin is the best dean; the
staff is a super staff."

That also applies to the faculty. "The
faculty almost runs the college, in a
sense," said Webb. "And we've enabled
them to do this. We just all look at each
other as though we're in the leadership
business."

This college president lives in no
ivy-covered tower. His door is always
open, but more often than not, he's
mixing with the student body on a one-
to-one basis. The symbol of Webb's
accessibility is breakfast in the cafeteria
each morning. "I'm usually at the same
table, and I'm there first. Anybody who
wants to join me does."

Now, after 10 years, everybody's
accustomed to the president's easy-going
informality, "There was a time when my
table was occupied constantly. It was
great. And sometimes it was difficult and
very painful. But now it's come to the
point where communication is so open
and so taken for granted. People know
they can stop me any old time walking
across campus." But the symbol of the
open door policy remains: early morning
breakfast in the cafeteria.

One decade in Webb's
administration is a milestone. But only
that. There's more to come. One of
Webb's "little dreams" that he said may
well be realized in the next few months
will be called The President's Center for
Innovation.' "It's mainly a fund," he said,
"but it's also a creative group who will
gather ideas. It is to be a think tank to
produce innovation. We'll see if we can
fund some of them with seed money
from a source we are establishing. The
idea is to try out new things. 1 have no
idea what they'll be at the moment—
that's the whole point. And if they work,
then they have to maintain themselves."

Don Webb . . . one man . . . still
making a difference.

Financial Highlights of 1986-87

The Great Teachers-Scholars Fund exceeds its $1,050,000 goal by $359 . . . alumni participation
climbs to 24.2%. . .a total of $889,274 in scholarship aid plus $234,541 in church scholaA
ships . . . $472,165 in decimal giving from the church . . . $480,000 from alumnus Syd Turner
for the renovation and endowment of the Turner Art Center . . . $50,000 from the Moore family
for the Moore Student Center . . . $50,000 in pledges for Jackson Hall room endowments . . . the
addition of $1 ,687,295 to the endowment bringing its total market value to over $26,000,000 ...a
wonderful year for Centenary College in spite of the region's difficult economic times.

Financial Highlights of 1977-1987 I

$3 Million

$1.5

$500,000

77-78

Great Teachers-
Scholars Fund

Church Decimal
Gifts

Added to
Endowment

Total Endowment
(Book Value)

Academic
Chairs

HE GREAT TEACHERS-SCHOLARS FUND

ALUMNI GIVING
June 1, 1986 - May 31, 1987

NUMBER OF

PARTICIPATION

CLASS

ALUMNI SOLICITED

ALUMNI DONORS

PERCENTAGE

SAMOUNT

1921

50.0%

100.00

1922

1923

1924

1925

25.0%

349.00

1926

26.3%

285.00

1927

37.1%

2,120.00

1928

24.4%

1,415.00

1929

18.6%

30,867.00

1930

29.8%

2,418.00

1931

27.9%

2,838.00

1932

21.3%

6,949.00

1933

30.6%

2,429.00

1934

28.6%

4,601.00

1935

23.7%

1,057.00

1936

40.6%

126,527.50

1937

63.5%

4,747.00

1938

39.7%

3,046.00

1939

34.5%

3,782.00

1940

118

30.5%

8,556.50

1941

123

35.8%

5,506.00

1942

107

30.8%

4,727.00

1943

102

35.3%

5,342.00

1944

38.1%

23,113.00

1945

18.0%

3,606.00

1946

39.0%

6,143.50

1947

136

27.2%

2,660.00

1948

183

25.7%

3,501.00

1949

237

24.1%

7,073.99

1950

228

22.8%

6,566.00

1951

210

24.3%

4,222.74

1952

130

27.7%

1,435.00

1953

116

27.6%

1,652.50

1954

149

21.5%

8,157.00

1955

158

20.9%

2,247.50

1956

147

21.8%

3,292.50

1957

136

20.6%

2,809.50

1958

153

19.0%

1,268.00

1959

130

16.2%

1,833.00

1960

173

22.0%

2,516.50

1961

203

17.7%

1,336.50

1962

146

21.9%

1,267.50

1963

157

17.2%

1,951.50

1964

157

27.4%

2,742.50

1965

183

23.0%

1,995.00

1966

163

30.1%

14,023.75

1967

152

22.4%

2,058.50

1968

183

23.0%

1,512.00

1969

175

22.3%

1,882.75

1970

179

26.3%

14,229.57

1971

166

23.5%

3,351.92

1972

157

26.8%

2,278.50

1973

143

26.6%

1,388.50

1974

135

27.4%

21,356.00

1975

133

31.6%

2,297.00

1976

111

25.2%

1,267.00

1977

128

22.7%

2,195.50

1978

119

21.8%

1,387.00

1979

150

20.7%

1,035.00

1980

142

19.7%

1,745.00

1981

176

26.1%

1,810.00

1982

174

25.3%

1,301.00

1983

179

11.7%

799.50

1984

222

14.9%

14,707.50

1985

163

12.3%

217.50

1986

214

10.3%

647.50

OTHER

407.50

TOTALS

8029

1940

24.2%

Those classes reaching the 25% goal are boldfaced.

Alumni Highlights

Once again, alumni support to the
Annual Fund has increased both in terms of
donors and dollars: from 1,433 to 1,940
donors, an increase of 35 38 percent, and
from $190,759 to $228,632, a rise of 19.85
percent!

Overall alumni participation also
showed a major increase: from 184 percent
to 24.2 percent. The top ten classes in terms
of percentages are listed below (These
include classes of at least 20 members).

Leadership Classes

CLASS % CLASS AGENT

1937 63.5% Dr. WD. Boddie

1936 40.6% Rose Connell Fitzgerald

1938 39.7% Dr. lack Cooke

1946 39.0% Tiddle Bettis Florsheim

1944 38.1% Marlin Drake, |r

1927 37 1% Frank Boydston

1941 35.8% Martha O'Neal DeLee

1943 35.3% Kathryn Moreneaux
Morrison

1939 34 5% Malcolm Krentel
1975 31.6% Bill Broyles, |r

Gifts by Division

Gifts to the Great Teachers-Scholars
Fund are unrestricted and are used for the
ongoing operating expenses of the College.
These totals reflect cash contributions during
the fiscal year ]une 1 , 1986 to May 31 , 1987

Trustees* $ 297,690

Alumni 228,632

Parents 14,626

Friends 152,520

Corporations 202,168

Foundations 126,503

Faculty & Staff 2,853

Churches 25,367

GRANDTOTAL $1,050,359

This represents an increase of 46
percent over last year's record total of
$1,003,515.

Fund Volunteer
Leadership

GENERAL CHAIRMAN Harvey Broyles '36

DIVISION CHAIRMAN

Banking & Investments Ray P. Oden

Professional Ray A. Barlow '54

Oil, Gas &

Energy Austin Robertson. Sr. '34

Retail Gene Richardson

ALUMNI DIVISION M. Wayne Hanson '5 1

lames M.Goins '61

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Chairman George D. Nelson H70

Chairman, Development
Committee William G Anderson

*lhe gifts of alumni trustees are recorded in the trustees
category, but are also listed in the class-by-class comparison
above.

POTPOURRI

Ben Oliphint Named
Bishop For Louisiana

Houston area Bishop Ben Oliphint,
a Centenary alumnus, has been named
interim Bishop of the Louisiana
Conference of the United Methodist
Church,

He will serve until Sept. 1, 1988,
replacing the late Bishop Walter
Underwood.

Born in Hemphill, Texas, Bishop
Oliphint grew up in Shreveport. He
attended Centenary and earned a B.A.
degree from Southern Methodist
University, a masters of divinity from
Duke University, and an S.T.M. degree
from Union Theological Seminary, New
York. His Ph.D. is from the University of
Edinburg, Scotland, and he holds
honorary degrees from Baker University
and Wiley College.

He has had a wide variety of
pastoral appointments in Louisiana and
Texas and was elected to the episcopacy
in 1980. For four years he presided over
the Kansas Area before being assigned

Bishop Ben Oliphint

to the Houston Area in the summer of
1984.

He serves as president of the
General Commission on Christian Unity
and is a member of the Presidium of the
World Methodist Council.

Bishop Oliphint and his wife, the
former Nancy Brooke Kelley of
Alexandria, La., have four children, Mary
Brooke Casad, Stuart, Clayton, and
Kelley.

Alumni Executive Committee

James Goins '61 will head up the team of alumni responsible for the Alumni Association's
programs for 1987-88. With him are members of the Executive Committee (left to right)
Sara Hitchcock Lang '62, president-elect and chairman of the Development Committee;
Lucienne Bond Simon '67, vice president, Alumni Activities; Patsy Laird lennings '52, vice
president, Communications; and David Henington '82, vice president, Enrollment. Not
pictured are Gordon Blackman [r. '80, vice president, Career Planning; Alan Yokem '83,
vice president, Athletics, and Dr. Wayne Hanson '51, past president.

Homecoming
March 4-6, 1988

Start A New
Alumni Chapter

Don '71 and Terri Oliver 72 are well
on their way to establishing an Alumni
Chapter in Dallas.

Modeled after the Alumni
Association structure, the Dallas Chapter
will have special functions during the
year for Dallas area alumni, as well as
volunteer leadership.

If you are interested in participating
or starting a chapter in your city, Don or
Terri would be glad to offer assistance.
They can be contacted at 561 2
Williamstown, Dallas, Texas, 75230,
214/458-7263.

Hot Off The Press

Becoming One People, a history of
Louisiana Methodism, is now on sale in the
Conference Headquarters in Baton
Rouge, La. Written by Dr. Walter N.
Vernon (left), author of several Methodist
histories and biographies, and edited by
Dr. Alton O. Hancock, professor of history!
at Centenary College, the 386-page
hardbound book is a history of the
United Methodist Church and its
predecessor organizations in Louisiana
from 1 799 to the present. Published by
the History Task Group of the Archives
and History Commission, Norma S.
Winegeart, chairperson, the book can be
ordered from the Council on Ministries,
Louisiana Conference, The United
Methodist Church, 527 North Boulevard,
Baton Rouge, La., 70802-5720. The cost
is $1 5 per copy plus $5 for shipping and
handling. Autographed copies were
available at Annual Conference.

Attaways Endow Lectureship

A first-of-its-kind endowed
lectureship at Centenary College has
been established by Mr. and Mrs.
Douglas F. Attaway.

Interest from monies given to the
Attaway Endowment Fund will be used
to support a Douglas and Marion
Attaway Distinguished Visiting Lecturer
project. In several years, the lectureship
might take the form of a Distinguished
Chaired Professorship, lasting one, two
or three years, and rotating throughout
all the academic departments, according
to Dr. Webb. It might be awarded under
special circumstances to an outstanding
member of the Centenary faculty for a
time.

"This project is imaginative,
important and inspiring," said Dr. Webb.
"It adds immediate academic quality and
strengthens it constantly as the fund is
built up. It's the kind of munificent and
creative gift that heartens the entire
campus."

Former publisher of The Shreveport

Journal, Attaway joined the Journal staff
in 1934, becoming its CEO on July 30,
1957, and remaining in that capacity until
1976 when the Journal was sold. The
Journal bought the controlling interest in
KSLA-TV in 1960, and Attaway served as
chairman of the board from 1966 until
the late 1970s. He has been active in
numerous professional organizations on
the local, regional and national levels,
and is a member of the Board of Trustees
of Centenary College.

Mrs. Attaway's civic activities
include the Junior League of Shreveport,
YWCA, where she is a life member, Toy
Loan; Goodwill Industries; Boy Scouts;
PTA; Red Cross; the Demoiselle Club and
Cotillion Club. She is a Sunday School
teacher at First Baptist Church, where she
is an active member.

The Attaways have three children,
Douglas Wesley Attaway, Diane Kathryn
Attaway Bolen, and Susan Elizabeth
Attaway Leuthner, five grandchildren and
one great-grandchild.

Faculty Working Hard This Summer

Dr. Robert C. Frey, geology, will use the Alumni Faculty Grant to study preserved assemblages
of fossil marine animals on the west coast of Florida and compare them to living communities

Dr. Eddie Vetter, sociology, will attend a summer conference at West Point on military history
with only 29 other professors from around the country

Dr. L Hughes Cox, philosophy, attended a conference in May at Rice University on "Health-
Care Ethics." This summer he will attend an eight-week conference at Berkeley on "The Great Chain
of Being in World Perspective," sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities

Dr. Lee Morgan, Brown Professor of English, will return to England to continue his research on
Henry Thrale, patron of Dr. Samuel Johnson.

Dr. Betsy Boze, business, will conduct a survey of marketing educators to determine the
amount of time they devote to teaching, research, administration and publishing.

Mr. Bob Buseick, theatre, will make a trip to New York City to attend plays and do research in
museums and libraries.

Dr. Rodney Grunes, political science, will study the Supreme Court's response to the 1981
Louisiana "Creationism Law."

Dr. Robert Hallquist, education, will attend an international conference on "Critical Thinking
and Educational Reform" at Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park, Calif.

Dr. David lackson, English, will be studying at the Beinecke and Sterling Libraries, Yale
University, to work on a monograph on Robert Louis Stevenson's reception in the 1890s

Dr. Jeff Hendricks, English, will work full-time on his book "Accent, 1940-1960: The History of a
Little Magazine ."

Dr. Earle Labor, English, and Dr. Robert Leitz will complete proofreading the galleys of lack
London letters for their three-volume edition to be published by Stanford University Press

Dr. Victoria LeFevers, health and physical education, will do a dietary analysis of the foods
offered in the Centenary Cafeteria using an IBM PC and Food Processor II software.

Dr. Bradley McPherson, biology, will take DNA Sequencing and Hybridization at Catholic
University in Washington, DC.

Dr. Antonio Pizarro and Dr. David Thomas, math and computer science, will develop a
computer assisted instruction center. They will create software and courseware for students and
faculty so they can develop their own software, tailored to their specific purpose.

Dr. Stanton Taylor, chemisty, will repair, connect, and test equipment in the Chemistry
Department.

Mr. William Teague, music, will be one of a select group of delegates attending the
International Congress of Organists at Cambridge University which meets once every 10 years

Mrs. Janie Flournoy, director of public relations, will attend a conference in Harrisburg, Pa., on
how to obtain regional and national publicity.

Mrs. Judy Godfrey, program director at the Meadows Museum, will participate in several
educational opportunities offered by the Smithsonian Institute's Office of Education and Office of
Museum Programs in Washington, DC.

McNamara On Painting

Watercolorist Bill
McNamara sees art
differently.

The 1968
graduate of Centenary
who majored in art
says that "In realistic
painting, most of the
audience only sees the illusion that the
painter has created - that's the mental
eye working. But the painter sees through
the illusion and is dealing with the
abstract, the brushstrokes, to arrive at the
illusion. In this sense, as soon as you
look at art, even abstract art, you go
beyond the physical eye into the area of
the mental eye."

Bill uses his photorealism style to
paint landscapes of the Arkansas woods,
where he and his family live; figures, and
still lifes.

His work has garnered national
attention from American Artist magazine,
Watercolor, Painting the Landscape by
Elizabeth Leonard and in Sketching
Techniques edited by Mary Suffudy. He
is a member of the Watercolor USA
Honor Society and he is listed in Who's
Who in American Art.

For Bill, the painting process is an
exercise in seeing. He paints what he
sees but he lets his hand respond
automatically to what he sees, spending
hours sitting at the site or in his studio.
After he completes a painting, he looks
past the illusion and focuses on the
abstract patterns. Then he just paints
until it gets beautiful.

"I'm not sure it's a thing you can be
conscious of creating, except maybe by
giving it your full attention. Maybe that's
the means."

Bill can be reached in Ponca, in the
Boston, Mountains, Arkansas 72670,
501-861-5655.

STRICTLY PERSONAL

1930s

1960s

HAZEL GARRETT WOODWARD 31
wrote about her memories of Centenary and
her favorite professor, Pierce Cline. Hazel lives
in Baytown, Texas.

LEONARD COOKE 36 played golf in the
Senior Olympics in Baton Rouge in May and
won a third place bronze medal. As a result,
he was invited to play in the National Senior
Olympics in St. Louis Congratulations!

BERNARD K SCHRAM 39, and his wife
Vion were presented the Elizabeth and George
Rozier Award for distinguished achievement
in historic preservation by the Missouri
Heritage Trust. The Schrams were cited for
contributions to preserving the history of Ste.
Genevieve, the oldest community in Missouri,
for rehabilitation of their own historic home,
and for stimulation of scholarly studies in the
French Colonial background of the pioneer
settlement in which they reside.

1940s

DR. VAL F. BORUM '41 of Fort Worth has
been selected to serve as president-elect of
the Texas Medical Association for the next
year, and will be installed as TMA president
in May of 1988.

LARRY DICKERSON IR. '41 retired last
year after 34 years with Kansas City Southern
Railway Company. Church, hobbies, wife lean,
and four grandchildren keep him busy.

1950s

After knocking around from pillar to post
for several years after graduation, HAROLD L.
ELEY '52 became a bank examiner with the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in
1957. Stationed in lackson, Miss., then Tampa,
Fla., he retired in lanuary, 1983 in Pensacola,
Fla.

When IAMES (GINNY) BEARDEN '56
found out through a Class Agent letter that
IACK PIERCE '56 and MARY IO LEONARD
BROOK '57 were living in New Orleans, he
stopped by for a mini-reunion. As lack wrote,
Class Agent letters do accomplish some
surprising things!

Since he began his military career in the
ROTC at Centenary College, PAUL G. DURB1N
'58 served 14 years active duty in the U.S.
Army, joined the National Guard, became
State Chaplain of the Louisiana National
Guard, and most recently, became the first
chaplain to attain the rank of Brigadier
General in the Army National Guard.

DON and BEVERLY W1NGO PURINTON
'61 write that they celebrated their 25th
anniversary June 16th. In May, their daugther
Diane completed her freshman year at Tex
A&M, where son David is now an Aggie Senior.

After 24 years with the Dallas YMCA,
ANDY TEAL '61 and DIANE CAMP TEAL '62
have moved to Huntsville, Ala., where Andy is
the new CEO of the Huntsville YMCA. Their
daughter, Pam Atkins, is married, and teaches
6th grade in Mesquite, Texas. Son Mike is a
sophomore at Stephen F. Austin in
Nacogdoches, where he is on the baseball
team.

DR. IANOS ISTVAN VOROS '61 was
written up in a New Orleans newspaper
recently. From Centenary, lanos attended LSU
medical school and later interned in
Nashville, Tenn., and Charity in New Orleans.
After going into private practice he began
exploring and now is perfecting laser surgery
for gynecological patients.

Special Education teacher ESTHER
HIELSCHER '62, former two-time Katy, Texas,
High School Teacher-of-the-Year and a
runner-up to the West Houston Woman-of-
the-Year Contest, recently was named the
1986 Football Sweetheart for the Katy Tigers.

KAY WOODRUFF BUTCHER x63 was
named executive officer of special services for
Louisiana Bank & Trust Co. in Shreveport,
where she will direct and manage other LBT
special service officers in delivering bank
services to customers. Kay has been with
LB&T since 1983.

DR. ROGER D. IOHNS '63 has been
promoted to chairman of the Department of
Religion and Philosophy at Huntingdon
College in Montgomery, Ala. His wife, Louise
Stowe lohns, is an instructor in Christian
Education, and is Chaplain at Julia S. Tutwiler
Prison for Women in Wetumpka, Ala. Son
Christopher, 16, is a 10th grader in the LAMP
gifted program, and daughter Michele, 12, is
in the 6th grade.

JUDITH A. YOUNG ROBINSON '65 writes
that she teaches Honors English and Spanish
at Brazoswood, Texas, High School. Son
MATTHEW MILES ROBINSON '86 was
graduated magna cum from Centenary, and is
now in his first year at the University of Texas
at San Antonio Medical School.

One of hundreds of entrants in the first
annual American Creativity Awards Program,
Shreveport artist LUCIENNE BOND SIMON
'67 received a gold award. The Awards
Program recognized creative work done in
Louisiana by agencies, organizations, and
free-lance professionals during 1986.

Former Shreveporters LEONARD '67 and
MARY TULLIE WYRICK CRITCHER '68 have
settled in their new Highland Park (Dallas)
home. Neighbors include Dallas star Patrick
Duffy and Greek shipping heiress Christina
Onassis. Mary Tullie serves in the Highland

In hAemoriam

Rev. Dr. lames T. Harris '25

December 20, 1986

John Topham Carpenter '25

February 27, 1987

Samuel Bard "Mexico" Ferrall '26

March 16, 1987

Pauline Watson Fennell '30

March, 1987

Anne Lititia Eubank '31

April 19, 1987
Harold K. Marshall '32

April 18, 1987

Earl Davis Nolan, Sr. '32

"Little Boy Blue"

May 3, 1987

Charles H. Waites, Sr. '33

March 4, 1987

William Goss Wemple '33

April 30, 1987

Martha LeiendeckerWaddell '34

May 16, 1987

Ralph Horatio Murff'35

October 3, 1985

Walter F. Kirkland, Jr. '35

January 14, 1987

Archie B. Wells '35

March 29, 1987

A. Edward Patterson '36

August 17, 1985

leannette Sentell Smith '41

December 18, 1986
Wilda Bedingfield Taylor '41

December 18, 1986
Dr. Henry Miller Shuey '41

April 18, 1987

Dr. (erald R. Cureton '47

March 27, 1987

Reuben W. Egan '49

May 22, 1987
lackson P. Horn '50

March 17, 1987
Glennell Davis '52

May 27, 1987
Edgar A. Wilson '56

May 3, 1987

Dr. lames Rex Riley '60

March 29, 1987

Marcia Stewart Pollard '62

May 12, 1987

Mary Emily Barret Marshall '63

May 24, 1987

MarkWiginton, III '79

April 16, 1987

Dr. George Millar Reynolds

April 11, 1987

(Assistant to President Sexton)

Bishop Walter Underwood

April 15, 1987

Park High School Cafeteria, which, except for
the cooking, is manned by parents on a
volunteer basis.

1970s

ROBIN BUCKALEW GOODWIN 71,
husband |1M, and two children Alison, 10, and
Hunter, 7, currently live in Katy, Texas, where
Jim is director of pharmacy at Katy
Community Hospital, and Robin, a Spanish
teacher, has recently become the chairman for
the Department of Foreign Languages at Katy
High School.

After almost 20 years, foreign student
YVONNE "PANDA" KROONENBERG x73 from
Holland returned to Centenary to see what
has become of the school. She was delighted
to find so little has changed over the years.
Even the furniture in the dormitory is the
same as in those days! Panda lives in
Amsterdam where she worked as a
psychotherapist for six years, but changed
professions in 1981 . She is now a journalist
and writes for Playboy magazine (among
others) in Holland.

PATRICIA AUGUST1N BREWER 73 lives
in Midlothian, Texas, with husband Ted. After
serving three years as missionaries behind the
Iron Curtain, they are now pastoring the Full
Gospel Fellowship Church. Thomas is 3/2, and
Timothy is 2.

1ERRY ALAGOOD 73 and wife Carrie
split their time between lonesville and
Shreveport. lerry is in the geological
consulting business.

PAT THOMAS EVANS 73 and Nishon are
helping keep IBA in Houston going strong.

IANE IOHNSON 73 travels as the Public
Awareness & Aftercare coordinator for the
Methodist Children's Home in Waco, Texas.

SCOTT MOUTON 73 and wife both have
music positions at Travis Park United
Methodist church in San Antonio, Texas

KAREN YOUNG GREEN 73 owns and
operates Studio Graphics in Shreveport. Pat
Green is still with KTBS Channel 3

BILL CUNNINGHAM 73 is now a
paraprofessional at Northwest State School
in Shreveport.

CINDY SCOTT 73 and husband SID
DAVIS 77 are at Chaplewood United
Methodist Church serving as the children's
choir coordinator and director of music
ministry, respectively. Children, Taylor and
Meredith help to bless their lives.

IANET TURNER BOOKHOUT 73 and
husband |ohn met as volunteers at a Cystic
Fibrosis Camp and are now making their
home in Dallas.

'NETTA HARES ADDOR 73 and husband
David are doing fine with David's new
company in Aurora, Colo.

SHARON MCCONNELL SHEARER 73
i is now manager of the Kitchen Design Center
! at Richmond Floors & Kitchens in Shreveport.

After 20 years of abstracting all over
South Louisiana, W1LLENE GRAYTHEN
I GLASGOW 75 has decided to take the plunge
'for politics. She is a candidate for the office of
Clerk of Court for the Parish of St. Tammany.

JIM THOMPSON 75 is living in

Oklahoma City and working with Thompson
Associates, a construction design firm.

CYNTHIA LEWIS 75 has moved to Fort
Worth to become marketing and public
relations director of the Fort Worth Ballet Her
new address is: 28 1 3 McCart Avenue, #103,
Fort Worth, Texas, 76110

CRAIG MARGO 75 is presently working
for Mental Health Services of Southern
Oklahoma and living in Ardmore, Okla.

MELISSA "MISSY" MOORE LEHNER 75
has moved to a new address 5240 Sedgwick
Drive, lackson, Miss., 3921 1.

The circulation accounting manager for
Southern Progress Corporation, MARGARET
"FISCHER" WENDORF 75, has been named
circulation business and financial manager.
Margaret joined Southern Progress in 1982 as
a data analyst in the circulation department.
Southern Progress publishes Southern Living,
Southern Accents, Progressive Farmer, Creative Ideas
For Living and Cooking Light magazines.

ROSALIND KELLY GLADNEY 75 is living
in Homer, La., with husband DARDEN, the 76
Class Agent, and their 4-year-old daughter,
Elizabeth. She also is teaching private piano
lessons and is on staff at the First Presbyterian
Church.

WENDY BUCHWALD PAKALNIS 75 was
recently married and is living at 612 Third
Street in Niles, Ohio, 44446 She is presently
teaching classes and directing at the
Youngstown Palyhouse.

If anyone has any information on RICK
W SK1LLERN or NANCY SKOOG BAUMGART,
please notify BILL BROYLES, Class Agent for
1975, 9329 Castlebrook, Shreveport, La., 71 129

LEE MCKINZIE 77 recently married
Marsha and is working at Broadmoor
Methodist in Baton Rouge.

DONNA HENDRYX KUZMITZ 78 has
been busy after transfering to Memphis from
lackson, Miss , in April of 1985. She married
Bill Kuzmitz in July of that same year. Both are
in management in different divisions of the
same company, and spend their spare time
fixing up the house they bought last summer
and participating in church activities. Donna
would like to hear from you former
classmates!

RICK THOMPSON 78 and wife Dorothy
had a baby boy, lohn Andrew

DAVID BERTANZETTI 78 and wife Kathy
are the proud parents of a baby girl.

ave you included
Centenary College as
part of your estate
plan? If not, would you
consider doing that?
For more information,
please contact
President Webb,
318/869-5101.

BETSY BINGHAM EAVES 78 is married
to Clay Eaves and resides in Shreveport where
she is trying to keep up with two daughters,
Emily, 5, and Ashley, 3

MICHAEL HAINSFURTHER 78 lives in
Dallas with his wife, Lauri, and two children,
Nick, 2, and Meredith, 6 months Lauri is the
former Lauri Patterson whose sister Melanie
was a cheerleader at Centenary Mike has
currently become a partner in the law firm of
Geary, Stahl and Spencer and was graduated
from Washington University School of Law in
1981.

MIKE BROYLES 78 completed his
residency in diagnostice radiology in lune
1980 and began private practice in West
Monroe, La He and his wife, Renee, are the
proud parents of Michael lunior, born
September 13, 1986

AMANDA GARRETT EARLY 78 and
husband Jim have a 4-year-old son, Hillary,
and a daughter, Hannah Sue, who will be 1 in
August. They currently reside in Columbia,
Mo., where Jim entered a general surgery
residency and Amanda is trying to get her
MBA between babies!

DAPHNE WIEGAND ANDERSON 79 and
family also live in Columbia with her husband,
Mack, and their new son, Joe, who will be 1 in
September Daphne is completing her
dermatology residency

KATHY KEYES BONES 79 is living near
Canal Street in New Orleans, and is still in
"Louisiana retirement ."

GINNY GARRARD BURNETT'S 79
husband lohn had to report on this year's
Mardi Gras celebration for National Public
Radio what a tough assignment! Ginny is
busy as a professor in Austin, and is expecting
her first child in November

While watching a parade on Fat Tuesday,
ANN GREENOUGH RYBA 79 saw ROBERTA
BURNS 77, MANASH SARCAR 77, and ANDY
SHEHEE 77. Roberta is living in New Orleans
these days; Manash is finishing his residency
and Andy is busy selling funerals in
Shreveport!

IAY FRAZIER 79 was also at Mardi Gras,
where he saw DAVID POE '80, who now lives
in New Orleans. lay writes from Houston that
SHARREN HARRISON 79 will be getting
married this summer

ELAINE ADES CLARK 79 and husband
Robert are looking forward to number three
bambino in lune . as if Elaine is not busy
enough with VOICE ONE, her own radio
production company in San Francisco She
and a partner have fun doing commercials for
medium-sized clients, along with teaching
classes in commercial voice-overs. Rob
spends his free time cross-country skiing in
the wilderness - and sleeping in the snow.
Elaine's sister LEAH ADES COOPER 77 now
has two daughters. Rob and Elaine hosted a
Bay Area Alum dinner in lanuary, where she
saw IEANNINE DICKENS FOSTER '80 and
talked to PETER SKIRMETTI 79

IOY SHERMAN IRWIN 79 is keeping
busy with two jobs in Baton Rouge: teaching
accounting at LSU and selling investments
part time. Husband, Skip, works for a bank

DONNA HARDIN TONEY x79 has two
boys, and her husband Randy is considering
working on his Ph.D. in computer science.

ELAINE MCARDLE 79 is still in love with
Boston, and has survived another winter in
Cape Cod. She saw MARTHA KELLEY 79 and
MARY LOU ROSS 79 at Christmas in
Shreveport

CRAIG MCCARTNEY 79 is happy as ever
in Dallas and working hard.

SHERRI MCCULLOUGH SUNDQUIST 79
is living in Bossier City. She and husband |ohn
are the proud parents of 4-year-old Amanda,
and 10-month-old Justin Sherri is the lury
Administrator for the Western District of
Louisiana, and lohn works for Goodyear.

LUCIE THORNTON LAMOTHE 79 and
husband Frank have been busy with a new
home in the Mississippi woods. Her two kids
- doggies - are adorable, and no diapers to
change!

Congratulations to PAUL SHUEY 79 and
wife Myrna, the proud parents of Rachel
Marie, born March 21, 1987. They are living in
Utah

MORGAN W. MATTHEWS |R 79 was
named president of the newly chartered
Kappa Alpha Order Alumni Association of
Shreveport by the Knight Commander, Dr
Idris R. Traylor. Named Vice-President/
Treasurer was IAMES K. MCCLELLAND '81
Ceremonies celebrating the establishment of
the Charter were held on April 30, 1987, and
were attended by K.A.'s from 1924 through
1986. Shreveport boasts the largest per capita
populous of Kappa Alpha's in the nation
which is due almost entirely to the Centenary
Chapter that was founded in 1891. Further
information about the KA. Alumni
Association may be requested by writing to
440 Southfield Road, Shreveport, LA 71 106.

1980s

SHAYNE LADNER '80 has just bought a
house on Capitol Hill and is in love with DC.

BOB GANNAWAY '80 has a new bride
and is finishing his last year in medical school.

DAVID SHERMAN '80 has a new address:
137 Castle Heights Avenue, Upper Nyack, NY.,
10960. David is currently technical director of
the Marjorie Lyons Playhouse summer
program and will be working on his master's
in theatre at Montclair State College in New
lersey.

DALE '80 and LIZ STOCKWELL
KIRKENDALL '81 just had their second boy.
She is teaching music and math, and Dale is
at LSU getting a teaching certificate.

DAVID and BETSY STOCKINGER BELL
'80 live in San Antonio where David works for
Pepsi Cola and Betsy is a reading specialist.

SUSAN RICE '80 and CLINTON
SCHMIDT 78 married in 1983 and moved
from Shreveport to Monroe where Clinton did
a residency in Family Practice Medicine and
Susan taught elementary school. They love
their new home in Hot Springs, Ark., where
Clinton has joined a group of family medicine
physicians and encourage all their Centenary
friends to come visit.

IEAN PAXTON SARTOR '80 and lohn
loseph Hillman of Dallas were married May 9,
1987, in Shreveport.

Centements

We are celebrating a new year at
Centenary and with good reason. The 1986-
87 fiscal year which ended May 31 was filled
with numerous high moments, especially
for alumni, and I want to share a few of
them with you. In reflecting on these things,
I am reminded of a quote from lohn F.
Kennedy's inaugural address, "We observe
today not a victory of a party, but a
celebration of freedom - symbolizing an end
as well as a beginning, signifying renewal as
well as change."

Last fall, some 58 Class Agents were
challenged to communicate the ongoing
and increasing need for our alumni to
participate in giving to the Great Teachers-
Scholars Fund for the purpose of application
and consideration for grants from
foundations which use as a criteria for
selection a minimum of 25% alumni
participation in annual fund giving. A former
Class Agent of Centre College, where 80% of
its alumni give to the annual fund, spoke to
our group of outstanding Class Agents
about the importance of their role in
motivating fellow classmates to give,
regardless of the size of the gift. With only
18.4% of Centenary's alumni giving in 1985-
86, the goal of 25% from each class was
established, and these wonderful volunteer
class representatives carried the message to
other classmates with enthusiasm. The
response has been exciting - 24.2% of our
alumni contributed a total of $228,600 by
May 31, 1987, setting a record in both areas.
Special kudos are extended to those classes
who met and exceeded the goal. These
classes are listed elsewhere in this issue.
Watch out Centre College, Centenary alumni
are on their way!

Another outstanding achievement by
alumni during the year was the
establishment of four alumni scholarships:
The 1930-35 Classes Alumni Scholarship,
Class of 1937 Golden Anniversary
Scholarship, Donna Lou Valliere Horn
Memorial Scholarship, and the Don Garner
Memorial Endowed Scholarship. Because of
the alumni who have contributed to making
these scholarships possible, many students
with financial need will benefit, as did many

of us who depended on scholarship aid
when we were students. Even more
commendable is the fact that most of those
who gave to one of these scholarships also
gave to Great Teachers to ensure their
inclusion in the percentage goal. We
applaud you!

There is a group of alumni in the Dallas
area that deserves recognition at this time.
Through their interest and efforts, an Alumni
Chapter has been formed under the
leadership of Don Oliver, 111, 71 . Members
anticipate doing great things, especially in
the areas of student recruitment and
placement of graduates interested in
locating in or around Dallas. The
enthusiasm exhibited by this group of
alumni is contagious Perhaps others of you
will be interested in following their lead.
How about it? Centenary needs each of us!

The involvement of alumni in
participating in College/alumni sponsored
activities and in support of Centenary
through gifts, through volunteering of time
and energy, and through sharing of ideas is
at an all-time high. This is indeed something
to celebrate. But as with the beginning of
each new year, there are renewed
challenges, and resolutions which can make
those challenges a reality. We as alumni
must not rest on the laurels of the successes
attained during the year now ended, but
instead commit ourselves today and in the
years to come to a growing relationship with
our alma mater. This will result in benefits
not only for alumni, but for everyone whose
lives are touched because Centenary College
of Louisiana has thrived.

Anita C. Martin '80
Director of Alumni Relations

While working on her master's in
secondary administration here, PENNY
DELAINE POTTER '81 is busy doing itinerant
teaching in adapted physical education at
seven schools in the Shreveport area. During
her spare time she also coaches girl's
basketball and is the head softball coach at
Huntington High School where her team won
the district championship this year.

MARY LOU MURPHY AUGHNAY '81 and
husband Phil enjoyed the alumni tour to
Australia and New Zealand and hope to have
the opportunity to travel to these countries
again.

KAY (ONES '81 has recently opened her
own advertising company "Kay lones

Communications" which provides basic
advertising agency services. Kay will continue
as the advertising agent for Clarkes lewelers
and in addition will be serving a second term
as publicity chairman for the Shreveport Art
Guild, Friends of the Meadows Museum. Kay
looks forward to working with fellow
Centenary alumni on their advertising and
promotional needs and may be reached at
318/865-6277.

SARAH DOSS '81 is working for the
United Way in New Orleans and lives next
door to Tipitina's - no cover charge!

DAVID COSS '81 graduated as a
distinguished graduate from officer's training
school in San Antonio. He's currently at

Mather's Air Force Base in Sacramento in
navigator school and is a first lieutenant.

Congratulations to KNOX ANDRESS '81
and wife Lisa who are the proud parents of
son, William Knox Andress. Grandparents are
Julia Hamiter Andress, '61, Will K. Andress '61,
Ann Miles Robinson '46 and Tom Robinson
'46.

KAREN KOELEMAY BOSTON '81 and
husband lohn are expecting in November.
Karen is the director of annual giving at
Centenary and lohn is our computer analyst.

ROANNE LONG STOW '82 and husband
Fred moved to Houston in May. Fred received
his MBA from Darden University of Virginia
and will work for Exxon in their auditing
department.

SHEB ADKISSON TROTTER'S '82
husband, Scott, is an attorney and consumer
affairs activist.

PARNELL HOLT '82 has a new job as
territorial manager for the Federal Mogal
Corp. which manufactures auto parts out of
Detroit.

FELICIA DENISE SANKEY '82 is starting
residency at University of Arkansas-Little Rock
Medical Center in physical medicine and
rehabilitation.

MORGAN SANDERS '82 works at Crystal
Oil, Shreveport, in the accounting department.

MEL1NDA LOVE LOMBARDINO '82 had
a baby boy on lanuary 23, James Ray
Lombardino. Melinda also performed with the
First Methodist Chancel Choir, the Centenary
College Choir, and the Shreveport Symphony
in Andrew Lloyd Weber's Radium.

FLOYD ENGLISH '82 is the assistant
principal at Caddo Middle Magnet.

Melissa Dale Wilkerson was born March
19, weighing 9 lbs., 5 oz. to the proud parents
Wade and SARAH BRANTON WILKERSON,
'82.

JAY ALLEN '82 is living in New Orleans
and is the assistant manager of the Fairmont
Hotel.

JEFF MOORE '82 married Pace Lochte
Moore on lune 1, 1985. Jeff is a petroleum
engineer with Union Oil, and Pace works for a
civil engineering consulting firm in Mobile,
Ala.

KELLY ALLISON '83 and his wife, Sue,
are now living in Bellaire, Texas, near
[Houston. Sue is the assistant director of
catering for the Four Seasons-Houston Center
'Hotel, and Kelly is enrolled in the graduate
[school at the University of Houston working
'toward a master's degree in journalism. He is
iworking in the sports information office at the
. University of Houston. They send regards to
■all and would love to hear from you if you're
in the area!

BRENDA COOPER '83 and Kensley
jStafin Stewart were married March 14, 1987 in
Brown Chapel at Centenary.

DAVID x83 and MELINDA BERG
MORTON x85 write of their marriage in
August of 1982 and the birth of their first child
i Jessica Rene who arrived July 25, 1986. David
| is working in Shreveport in sales, and Mindy
left her job as a programming analyst to stay
at home with their daughter. David has also
served as minister of music in several Baptist
churches in the past.

LINDA DOBSON '83 writes from London,

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Neb., that she has her masters degree and is
working on her PhD in math at the University
of Nebraska. She and Tim Fosnaugh, who is
also working on his Ph. D. in math, were
married in May.

Class Agent CATHY AMSLER ROGERS
'83 received a beautiful Christmas card from
BOONSONG NETCHARUSAENG in Bangkok,
Thailand, with a business card enclosed from
Thai Global Foods, Co., Ltd. Boonsong writes
that he is deputy managing director of the
company.

LISA DAVISON LEFKOW '83 and
husband Brooke are the proud parents of Paul
Nicholas Lefkow, who was bom on March 17,
1987. Nicholas joins the active family with
Brooke working at First National Bank and
attending University of Miami business
classes and Lisa helping at the First
Methodist Church.

KATHY FRASER '83 writes that she is still
teaching kindergarten in Shreveport and
loving it. She will finish her masters in
education administration in July and can't
wait. She also wrote that TERESA COWELL
TAYLOR '83 is teaching in the Shreveport area,
and that CAROL STEVENS 83 was to marry
in March.

10 ANN B MARTIN '83 writes that she
received her B.S. degree in accounting from
LSU-S in December and that her next big step
is seeking employment in that field.

GREG BLACKMAN '83 graduated from
Vanderbilt Medical School in May and goes
on to his residency in general surgery in
Dallas. However, the best news is that he got
married! His wife, Mayme, graduated from
med school last year and has been doing her
residency in orthopedics at Parkland Hospital
in Dallas. They will be glad to be together now
and not separated and dividing their time

between two cities anymore. Greg saw DAVID
OTTO '83 in October and reported that he was
doing well and working on his PhD

Best wishes go to BESS ROBINSON
LAMBERT '83 who married Larry Lambert on
April 1 1, 1987. They keep Centenary "all in the
family" as Bess works in Development, and
Larry teaches in the Theatre/Speech
Department

FRANCES HARRELL LJVESAY '83 who
will be the new Class Agent for 1983 is
working in Governor-hopeful Buddy Roemer's
office in Shreveport

If anyone has information on DANIEL P
DUNCAN please notify Frances Harrell
Livesay, 1 3 Chimney Stone Way, Shreveport,
La„ 71 115-3150.

The REV. MARY KATHERINE MORN 83
is a part-time minister in Tyler and is working
on her master's of divinity at Perkins in Dallas

SHARI CALFEE '84 married Scott Hall on
February 9, 1987. Both are serving in the Air
Force. Shari is stationed overseas in Panama,
and Scott works at Barksdale AFB in
Shreveport. We hope they get together soon!

HELEN IERNIGAN '84 married Wayne
Davis in December of 1985 They are living in
Enterprise, Ala. Prior to their marriage, Helen
was serving as a youth director in Florida.

KAREN KLUSENDORF '84 married Ned
Gudgel in December of 1986. She left Peat
Marwick and Co of Shreveport to be with Ned
in Littleton, Colo. Karen presently works for
the Oppenheimer, et. al. accounting firm

DAWN SIKES '84 continues her seminary
instruction toward ordination at Chandler
School of Theology She is engaged to a fellow
candidate for ministry, Alan Liphart.

LINDA LEA HOWARD '84 is a
psychologist for Evangeline Parish schools.

KIM I STRAUSS '84 graduated from

To Parents of Centenary Graduates

If your son or daughter no longer lives at home and would like to
receive the Centenary magazine at his or her new address, please
send the information to Research and Records, Centenary College,
P.O. Box 41 188, Shreveport, La. 71 134-1 188.

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Stanford University in June, 1984, with a
degree in human biology. She has been
working as a financial consultant in San
Francisco, but plans to attend physical
therapy school soon.

JOHN ROWE '85 and MIRIAM GOINS
'87 will be married in Shreveport in
September, 1987.

LAURI SANFORD '85 is currently
working on her elementary teaching
certificate at Palm Beach Atlantic College.
She also works part-time at a General
Nutrition Center.

Second LT. KENNETH D. GELE '86
has completed the field artillery officer
basic course at Fort Sill, Okla.

CELIA SIRMAN '86 is teaching 6th
grade science at Linear Middle School in
Shreveport and loving it. She is continuing
in christian education and hopefully
beginning her masters degree soon. She
and LYNETTE POTTER '85 are rooming
together and making sure Centenary is still
running smoothly.

BRAD LYON '86 and KAREN
MULLING '86 are getting married in
August in Little Rock. Brad and Karen went
to Homecoming with DAVE and JOY
PHELPS VROONLAND '86. Dave is
teaching history and coaching basketball
while Joy is playing grad student.

While visiting at Joy and Dave's in
Denton, Texas, LAURA PEARCE '86
dropped by. She's also at graduate school,
but more importantly, she's enjoying a
great social life!

WYNNE BURTON '86 is also getting
married in August in Little Rock.

SUZANNE WERLING YOKEM '86
wrote to announce that she and ALAN are
the proud parents of Robert who was born
in September. Suzanne says that Robert is
beautiful!

CONNIE THOD1E '86 and ADAM
HARBUCK '85 are stationed in Fort Bragg,
N.C., and should be there for three years.

MARY K. COFFMAN '86 is director of
christian education at First United
Methodist Church in Longview, Texas.

PATRICK SEWELL '86 is ready for the
long haul - he's in med school in
Shreveport.

IEFF MCDONALD '86 is youth director
at First United Methodist Church in Lake
lackson, Texas. He's in charge of about 80
kids and says he's really busy, but thinks

it's great.

BRYAN DAUPHIN '86 was at
Homecoming and appeared to have the
whole world in his hands. Bryan is now at
Perkins in Dallas.

CHRIS MORGAN '86 told us at
Homecoming that she's living in the Dallas
area and working for General Dynamics on
flight simulator programs.

DONNA ECHOLS '86 and ANN
BEATTY '86 looked great at Homecoming.
Ann is at school in Georgia.

KEITH REAGAN '86 is doing
interesting cancer research in Texas.

After his eventful pilgrimage (all of his
belongings in a VW bug) to California,
CURTIS WESTERFIELD '86 has settled
down and is enjoying his studies.

KENT HUGHES '86 says he feels "out
of it" not being in Louisiana anymore, but
that he loves med school.

DEBBIE KRUMREY '86 writes that she
is enjoying seminary in Ohio.

If anyone has information concerning
Major KENNETH REEVES YOPP, please
notify Karen Mulling, Class Agent for 1986,
Mayflower Apt. A-6, 1925 21st Ave. S.,
Nashville, TN 37212.

\n Progress:
The Turner Art
Center, a gift of
alumnus Sydney
Turner of Los Angeles,
will house Centenary's
Department of Art and
galleries for exhibits.

The Turner Art Center, Centenary College,
will be dedicated Thursday, October 29,

at 1 1 o'clock in the morning.
Please join us for this special occasion.

Centenary

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Spring 1988

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Centenary

Vol. 15, No. 3 April, 1988
Editor: Janie Flournoy 72
Typesetting: Creative Type
Printing: Mid-South Press

Centenary is mailed twice a
year to donors and special
friends of Centenary College
for their enrichment and en-
lightment.

Change of Address: Please
inform the Office of Research
and Records of any change
of address.

On the Cover: Times photo-
grapher Mike Silva frames
the elegant Centenary Rose
on a marble backdrop. This
"Spring Glory" arrangement
is one of five arrangements
being sold by the Alumni
Association.

INSIDE:

Page 3 - Centenary Rose a
Rascal To Make

Page 4 - Student Media
Computerized

Page 6 - John Wesley's
Legacy to Centenary College

Page 8 - Centenary
Gymnasts Are Nationial
Champions

Office of Public Relations
Centenary College
P.O. Box 41 188
Shreveport, La. 71 134-1 188
318/869-5103

Presidents Perspective

Dr. Donald Webb

The tasks of a college
president are wondrous vari-
ed. And for this issue of the
Centenary magagine, our in-
exorable editor insists 1 re-
veal one less trumpeted than
balancing budgets or count-
ing paperclips or visiting
Japan.

So, would you like to know
what 1 go through, in trying to
get a Commencement
Speaker? It's a Sisyphean
labor (whatever that is).

An instance is my devious
scheme to get Walker Percy.
It failed. But it's a neat exam-
ple of what we chaps must do.

For years, I would have
given my eye-teeth (what-
ever they are) to have Mr.
Percy give our Commence-
ment Address. I still would.

The fact is, I have long
been an unabashed fan. And
one day, I had my chance to
get him.

I have a friend who is a
friend of a friend of Walker
Percy's. Call my friend,
"Tom"; call his, "Nik"; which
is not stretching things, since
those are their names.

And knowing how I co-
veted a Percy appearance,
Tom proposed a swap. If I
would preach a sermon at
his close-to-Covington church,

he would host a Nik-Percy-
Webb dinner. Both were con-
summations devoutly to be
wished: one apparently by
him, and one ardently by me.
So we had a deal.

But on the pre-Sabbath
evening, Murphy (he of the
infamous Law) intervened.
When Tom picked me up at
my motel, he had vicious
laryngitis; moreover, he whis-
pered, Nik had received such
bad news, he was remorse
and mute; and, of course,
Percy was a recluse, and
likely to be muter. So would
I carry the conversation?

I was daunted; but, an un-
abashed fan must try. So with
perspiring perplexity, I prat-
tled purposefully through the
prandial progression, explor-
ing every conversational
nook and cranny that might
spur Walker, spark Nik, or
salve Tom.

To no avail: the meal was
a monologue.

But it was munificent. Such
that suddenly, and out of the
blue — I swear, I had never
thought this before, at least,
not consciously — I asked Mr.
Percy, "Walker (well, one
couldn't go on addressing
him as "Mr. Percy," idol or no
idol), "Before you wrote hove
In The Ruins, had you read
Dostoevsky's Notes from The
Underground?"

As the words blurted out, I
knew they were straight from
my own Underground. Even
Methodist Ministers have an
Unconscious, and at this
stage of the meal, I must
have had access to it; for the
question nipped out, uncen-
sored and unprepared.

But it was as if it popped
a cork! Walker Percy im-
mediately gesticulated
largely, and began expound-
ing the history of his life: he
had just read the Dostoevsky

before starting Love In The
Ruins ...!

— Indeed, two corks! Nik
was now alive and well, and
contributing brilliant bits of
poetic this-and-that.

What an evening! Even
Tom forgot his stricken
throat, and joined in the cut-
and-thrust, the Confucian
wisdom. Apparently, the fine
meal gave all of us access to
our Unconsciouses. And we
were taking great liberties
with them. It was a dinner I
shall not forget, nor ever
cease to marvel at.

Such that, as we wove our
way to the exit, arms en-
twined, I put my third covet-
ous request to my dear
friend. (You remember! That
he speak at Centenary?)

To my deep regret, Walker
Percy's Conscious Mind was
still in sufficient control of his
schedule that he stopped
me, gently but firmly, like
Moses short of the Promised
Land. He hates convocations:]
even at the distinguished
college of his dinner chum,
he abhors such chores.

One day, perhaps, he may
relent; meantime, I am in
constant prayer.

And I do delight in the
signed copies of all his
novels: they are precious
possessions.

Anyway, if you are ever
stuck for a potent conversa-
tion catalyst, try "Before you
did so-and-so, had you read
Dostoevsky's Notes From The
Underground?" It may uncork
your dinner companion, too.

But as a ploy to get a Com
mencement Speaker — forget
it!

Dr. Donald Webb, President
Centenary College

'A Rascal to Make'

Centenary Rose Is Challenge to Porcelain Mist jean du Tilleux

In 1922, when Oscar du Tilleux
placed roses on his bride, Jean's
breakfast tray, little did he know the
significance of that gesture.

Her love affair with roses led first
to dabbling in ceramics, then to china
painting, and finally to creating her in-
ternationally known porcelain roses.

Tilleux roses, often compared to
Boheme porcelains, are collected
throughout the world, commanding
rosy prices. One arrangement, made
for residents of the White House, just
couldn't be left behind.

Her latest success is the
Centenary Rose, a velvety maroon
rose bred especially for the College.

"It was a rascal to make," smiled
the petite, 85-year-old Mrs. Tilleux in
her Shreveport home. "But of all the
roses I've done, I like this one the
best."

The petals were the first chal-
| lenge. "They curl in on themselves,
rather than flaring out," the artist
explained. "I had to build a new tool
I to get them just right. I also dis-
j covered that I could use a hard-boiled
! egg as a mold for the porcelain. It
works perfectly."

The color was a "nightmare" she
said, requiring hours and hours of ex-
perimentation. "That particular hybrid
changes color on the bush; the backs
of the petals turn pink," she
explained. It was a combination of
color and firing techniques that
resulted in the rich maroon hue.

Botanicaly correct, the porcelain
5 leaves are made from the real green-
ery, and are joined to brass stems
applied with real thorns.

The family business includes three generations of workers: {seated) Oscar du Tilleux and the master
artist, }ean, and {standing, left to right) David, Lori, Mae }ean, and Clifford Eschenfelder. "The
family has really made my roses bloom," smiled Mrs. Tilleux. Great-grandson }oc Eschenfelder is
next in line to learn the tricks of the trade.

"God is the master artisan — we
copy Him," said Mrs. Tilleux.

The "we" includes husband
Oscar, who oversees the family opera-
tion; daughter Mae Jean Eschenfelder
who does porcelain work; son-in-law
Clifford Eschenfelder who does the
metalwork; grandson David Eschen-
felder who does metalwork and mar-
keting, and granddaughter-in-law Lori
Eschenfelder who does the leaves.

Each rose is signed "J du T," and
each is dated and assigned a serial
number. No rose leaves the studio
without Mrs. Tilleux's supervision and

To Order the Centenary Rose

The Centenary Roses in porcelain were exhibited for the first time at
Homecoming and are now available to all alumni and collectors. Information
on arrangements, prices, and shipping may be obtained from the Alumni
Association by contacting Karen Boston, director of alumni relations,
Centenary College, P.O. Box 4 1 1 88, Shreveport, La. 7 1 1 34- 1 1 88, 3 1 8/869-5 151.

approval.

Of the 3500 roses Mrs. Tilleux has
made, one arrangement is particularly
outstanding. "It was a table arrange-
ment I made for Frances Smitherman.
She had gone out in her back yard
and picked a beautiful bouquet of
roses — all different colors. She
arranged them and brought them
over to me and said 'Can you make
this in porcelain?' It was the most
beautiful arrangement ever!"

Even the mistakes are collected.
"When 1 make boo-boos, I throw them
out," Mrs. Tilleux said. "And all along,
the garbage man has been getting
them out of the trash. The postman
has a lovely collection of throw-aways,
too."

But the mistakes make way for
achievement. "I've enjoyed it all. I've
really had no big disappointments,"
Mrs. Tilleux said. 'It's like Christmas
every time I open the kiln."

Trisfia Matthew and Lorin Anderson bring desktop publishing to Centenary. [Photo by Samuel i

Student Media
Computerized

The Conglomerate Leads the Way

By Trisha Matthew, Assistant Editor, The Congbmerate

Who would have ever thought that
a couple of apples could change the
look, budget and ranking of an entire
newspaper? How could two apples
make such a big difference?

Well, it helps when the "apples"
have a memory, dictionary, calculator,
instant hyphenation and a host of other
"seeds" to go along with them.

The "apples" are Macintosh Pluses
and when Amy Belleau, former editor
of The Conglomerate, decided to pick
them, she did a good job. "They were
the most innovative technology on the
market," she explained when asked
why she chose to use the apples to
produce a paper. "Computer SOS gave
us excellent training on the computers,"
she added.

Following the lead of The
Conglomerate, the rest of the media will
also invest in the Macintosh Plus
system creating an entire bushel
specifically trained to better serve the
Centenary student body.

So, why the Apple? Why do we, as
tudents, enjoy a state of the art
computer system that saves the four
areas of the media over $10,000 and
hours of time and stress? Martha
Stuckey, a freshman from Baton Rouge
and clipboard editor of The Conglomerate,
explains her liking of the computer
jsystem saying, "I love working on the
computers, because it makes my work
jso much easier. I can do my layout in 30
minutes." Stuckey's section is one page,
but that one page is the page with all

of the little tidbits about what's going
on around campus and in Shreveport.

The other sections of the paper
are benefited by the computers for a
lot of different reasons.

The various layout styles seen in
the sport and postscripts section this
semester were made possible by the
Macintosh Plus Pagemaker® program.
This program makes it possible for
sophomore Troy Morgan from New
Orleans to create graphs that simplify
the chaotic things in life like the
numbers used in the President's Report
and the break down of the Student
Government Association budget. We all
know how difficult these can be and
how a simple pie graph can make them
easier for everyone to understand.

Morgan states that "The apple
system simply makes hard work easy
for those that know how to operate the
system. The more you know, the easier
it is."

The extensive system set up by
Computer SOS for Centenary will
benefit the other areas of the media
just as much as it has benefited The
Congbmerate. Lorin Anderson, a senior
from Illinois and editor in chief of The
Congbmerate, states, "The rest of the
media is following The Conglomerate's
lead by purchasing the Macintosh."

The Yoncopin (yearbook) will be
able to use layout techniques that
other yearbooks can only dream of. The
Macintosh will make it possible for
Pegasus (literary magazine) to place its

poems in any format that the poet's
heart desires and will help KSCL, the
campus radio station, run more
efficiently.

All of these benefits help the
student-run media serve the student
body better and gives the students
involved in the various media programs
a chance to become comfortable
behind the keyboard of a powerful
computer.

Both Beleau and Anderson know
that the computers are cost efficient
and time saving. "The Mac computers
allowed us to save a considerable
amount of typesetting and lay-out
cost," Belleau said. "It made the paper
look a lot better, allowed the staff to lay
out the paper in the office, and allowed
the staff to learn a new skill."

This new skill makes it possible for
more students to become involved in
a program that will help them perfect
themselves in the important skill of
communication.

The media may not have fancy
offices (they have all been renovated
by the respective media heads) or
many of the other niceties that other
college media enjoy, but they have one
of the most advanced computer
systems available today, and more than
that, they have a raw determination to
make the media at Centenary the best
in the country.

(Tricia Matthew is a sophomore at
Centenary and is assistant editor of The
Conglomerate.)

John Wesleys Legacy To
Centenary College

I. (&'fy !

)ohn Wesley

By Bentley Shane '27

"What has John Wesley ( 1 703-
1 79 1 ) to do with Centenary College of
Louisiana (1825, 1839—)?

We know John Wesley chiefly as
the founder of the Methodist
movement and the flaming evangelist
who lighted the revival fires in
England and America in the middle
years of the 18th century. A graduate
of Oxford University and ordained in
the Church of England, his spiritual
life was awakened on May 24, 1 738,
while attending a prayer meeting of
one of the lay societies of the Church
meeting in London on Aldersgate
Street. Prompted by this "warm-
hearted" experience, he began an
amazing evangelistic campaign which
spread throughout England and
reached the eastern seaboard of
North America soon thereafter.
Because of the "enthusiasm" that
accompanied his preaching to the
ignorant and dispossessed masses of
England, he was denied the use of the
regular Church pulpits and began
"field preaching" throughout the
towns and cities of England and
Ireland, traveling on the average of
8,000 miles per year, riding his favorite
horse over impassable roads in all
kinds of weather, preaching to crowds
wherever he could gather them. On
one occasion 20,000 coal miners
gathered on a hillside to hear him,
and when he visited Epworth, the
location of his father's church, he
stood on the tombstone of his father's
grave in the church yard and spoke to
the largest congregation ever
assembled in Epworth. In 1 739 as the
result of his preaching, he organized
the many "Societies" that were
springing up into a connectional
system which he called the "United
Methodist Societies," using the name

given to a group of Oxford students
while he was a student there. One
hundred years later, the Methodist
Episcopal Church of America joined
the British Methodists in celebrating
one hundred years of the movement.
The Mississippi and Louisiana
Conferences celebrated the event by
organizing a college and giving it the
name "Centenary." Its first location
was in Brandon Springs, Mississippi,
but in 1845 it was moved to Jackson,
Louisiana, and merged with a state
school called the College of Louisiana.
Since that date, this oldest chartered
college west of the Mississippi River,
now residing in Shreveport, was called
"Centenary College of Louisiana."
The legacy that John Wesley
bequeathed to the Methodist Church
and to Centenary College is far more
than a name. Education was at the
center of his life and ministry. As a
graduate of Oxford University and
later a teacher there, he links
i Centenary directly to the great church
[ universities of Europe that arose
I during the Middle Ages. During his
childhood in the Epworth rectory, he
' received a thorough education from
: his mother and father; and when he
entered the famous Charterhouse
School in London at the age of ten,
this precocious boy was well prepared
in all branches of learning and
personal discipline of mind and body.

At the age of seventeen, he
entered Christ Church College in
Oxford University, where he continued
his regimen of study, exercise
(running and tennis), debating, social
work, writing letters and essays, and
reading extensively in all branches of
learning. His letter writing included
some correspondence in Latin with
girl friends. One of his many essays
included this famous advice to
college students: "Lying in bed is the
chief real cause of all nervous
diseases. It opens the way and
prepares the soul for every kind of
intemperance."

Soon after his beginning in the
career of evangelistic preaching, he

recognized the necessity of providing
the basic elements of education to his
followers so they could read the Bible
and other Christian literature. He had
to enlist lay preachers for his
movement, and they had to be taught
the rudiments of reading and writings,
contents of the Bible, and other
Christian literature. For both his
congregations and his preachers, he
wrote a large volume of Christian
literature to be read and distributed
from their saddlebags. He established
libraries in all the Society meeting
houses. One of his monumental
educational works was a fifty-volume
set of books called "The Christian
Library." As a genuine classical scholar
and educator, John Wesley wrote 371
publications including books on
health and cures for various ailments.

Wesley insisted that all his
preachers speak regularly on
education and set up "Sunday
Schools" in all the Societies. In this, he
joined with Robert Raikes, founder of
the Sunday School movement.
Wesley set the example by using his
own sermons as teaching occasions,
not only to convert but also to edify.

John Wesley took over a famous

Dr. bentley Sloane,'27, member of the Board
of Trustees, is an author and historian.

school in London called Kingswood,
founded in 1 739 by George
Whitefield, a famous evangelist who
worked with Wesley in his early
ministry. Wesley added four years of
college to the school and developed
it into a strong liberal arts institution,
stating that any student who
completed the courses
"would be a better scholar than nine
in ten of the graduates at Oxford or
Cambridge." He should know. The
amazing versatility and scholarly
qualities of Wesley are portrayed in
the Kingswood curriculum. He
personally selected or wrote all the
textbooks used in the school. Among
his writings for the school was a
concise grammar for the study of
English, French, Latin, Greek, and
Hebrew, and a textbook in logic. In
1 766, he created a board of trustees
and turned the school over to the
Methodist Conference, setting up the
system of ownership and control for
the future Methodist institutions in
America.

As to Wesley's stature as an
educator, the Encyclopaedia
Britannica has this to say: "No man in
the 18th century did so much to
create a taste for good reading and to
supply it with books at the lowest
prices."

Perhaps every teacher in
Centenary's long and illustrious
history needs to know some of the
basic points of view promulgated by
John Wesley in his preaching and
teaching, and presently reflected by
the United Methodist Church in its
Book of Discipline:

"Let us unite the two so long
divided, knowledge and vital piety."

"The bias of nature is set the
wrong way. Education is designed to
set it right."

"We think and let think."

All truth is to be approached
through the Methodist Quadrilateral:
The teachings of the Bible, the
traditions of the Church and other
realms of knowledge, experience, and
reason."

Centenary Gymnasts
Are National Champions

Repeating history and setting
records in gymnastics competition is
something the Centenary Ladies like
to do.

The six-member team was
crowned NAIA National Champion Fri-
day, March 4, at the MSU Dome in
Minot, N.D., after scoring 141 .20
points — an all-time NAIA national
tournament record.

This is Centenary's second NAIA
title which was preceded by five AIAW
championships, four of those consecu-
tive wins. Former coach Vannie
Edwards guided the Laides to the first
six titles, and it took Bob Moss just

three short years to get back to the
top step of the winner's platform. Bob,
one of Vannie's students, coaches the
Ladies team along with his wife, Willa.

"It feels extra special to win the
national championship," Bob said. "It
feels extra special, because these girls
are champion athletes and champion
students, and I know they will be
champion wifes, mothers, and leaders
in their community. They are a great
group."

The group includes Julie Good-
win, a junior from Austin, Texas;
LeAnn English, a sophomore from
Monroe; Jill McCall, a sophomore from

Centenary's national championship gymnastics team includes {left to right) LeAnn English of
Monroe-, Dana Osborn of Bartlesville, Okla.; }ill McCall of Richardson, Texas; Nicole LaStrapes of
Thibodaux; }ulie Goodwin of Austin, Texas, and Stacey Pylkas of Ft. Myers, Fla. (Photo by ion Reynolds)

Richardson, Texas; Nicole LaStrapes,
a freshman from Thibodaux; Dana
Osborn, a freshman from Bartlesville,
Okla., and Stacy Pylkas, a freshman
from Ft. Meyers, Fla.

Centenary's performance outdis-
tanced runner-up Fort Hays State's
1 37.40 points as the Ladies were the
class of the ten team field. Centenary
finished 16-3 overall for the season
with all three setbacks coming to
NCAA powers LSU and Houston
Baptist.

Individually in the all-around was
Nicole (35.40 AA at the national meet)i
who is the national beam champion.
Number 3 was LeAnn (35.30 AA),
Number 4 was Dana Osborn (35.15
AA), Number 9 Stacey (34.55 AA) and
Julie at Number 1 1 (34.15 AA). Jill
finished 21st in the all-around with a
32.50 score.

"Nicole had the best meet of her
year, and it came at the best of times,
said Bob. "We're proud to say Nicole,
as a freshman, is the national beam
champion."

Nicole was also designated All-
America on the bars (fourth place)
and the vault (fifth). Dana was also a
double All-America taking third on the
floor and fourth on the beam. LeAnn,
second on the beam, and Jill, fourth
on the vault, were All-America's for the
second straight year.

"LeAnn emerged as our team
leader this year," Bob said.
"Whenever we needed a top perfor-
mance, she always hit. In my 18 years
of coaching I've never had a kid hit as
many clutch routines as LeAnn has
the last two years."

Centenary's team is a youthful
one, with only one senior-to-be, Julie
Goodwin.

So set your calendar for early
March 1989, when the Centenary
Ladies will be back to defend their
NAIA national championship.

Harvey Broyles

Over 50 Years Of \nvolvement At Centenary

Harvey Broyles '36

For the second time in as many
years, Harvey Broyles '36 is serving as
chairman of the corporate volunteer
campaign of the Great Teachers-
Scholars Fund at Centenary College.

Now in its 28th year, the annual
fund has grown from a goal of $65,000
to this year's goal of $ 1 , 1 50,000.
Monies raised are used for faculty
salaries, teaching equipment and
materials, institutional scholarships,
books, maintenance of the physical
plant, and much more. Ten percent of
the fund comes from the corporate
campaign; 90 percent comes from
alumni, trustees, parents, and friends.

After graduating from Centenary
in 1936, Mr. Broyles earned a law
degree at LSU in Baton Rouge. He has
practiced law or been engaged in the
oil and gas business since 1938
except for a three-year service in the
U.S. Navy and a six-year term as
Louisiana Public Service
Commissioner.

"I have always maintained an
interest in Centenary," said Mr.
Broyles at the Great Teachers-
Scholars Fund kickoff breakfast. "1
have worked with this fund from the
beginning, and I was co-chairman with
Blume Johnson '36 about 1 2 years
ago." Mr. Broyles has served on the
Board of Trustees since 1977, and in

1980 was elected to the Centenary
College Alumni Hall of Fame, the
highest honor an alumnus can
achieve.

This year, with five co-chairmen
and over 75 volunteers from the
community, Mr. Broyles will call on
area businesses to make
contributions to Centenary College.
"For the purpose of this annual fund
drive," said Mr. Broyles, "gifts of any
size are appreciated. We are trying to
get operating funds for this year; we
have got to raise 1 0 percent of the
entire college budget."

There is no doubt in this
chairman's mind that Centenary
College is a sound investment. In the
50 years he has known the college,
the quality of the school has not
changed.

"Honesty, integrity, sobriety were
installed in us as students," Mr.
Broyles said. And today, traveling with
the Centenary College Choir on their
summer concert tours, Mr. Broyles can
say firsthand that these Centenary
students exhibit those same
outstanding qualities.

Serving with Mr. Broyles are
Division Chairmen:

Virginia K. Shehee '43, president
of Kilpatrick Life Insurance, Co., co-
chairman and chairman-elect.

Jerry Boughton, chairman of the
board and chief executive officer of
the First National Bank of Shreveport,
Financial Division chairman.

Marlin W. Drake Jr. '44 CLU,
Lincoln National Life Insurance
Company, Professional Division
chairman.

Roy Hurley, chairman of the
Hurley Company, Oil, Gas & Energy
Division chairman.

Hoyt Yokem, president of Yokem
Toyota, Inc., Retail Sales & Services
Division chairman.

Harvey Broyles' interest in
Centenary College is untiring and all-
encompassing ... he has even done
some recruiting for us!

The Broyles
Tradition

Harvey Broyles 36,

Shreveport, LA

The late Joseph E. Broyles '38

(Brother)

The late JeraJd Otis Broyles 39

(First cousin)

Eilyeen Broyles Livingston '43

(Sister) Elm Grove, LA

Hon. Theodore
Ralph Broyles X48

(Brother) Leesville, LA

Allen H. Broyles Jr. SS '64, '67

(Son) Shreveport, LA

Alberta Joyce Broyles

Hawkins SS '68 (Daughter)

Shreveport, LA

John Erskine Broyles X68

(Son) Shreveport, LA

Dr. William H. Broyles X69

(Brother) Shreveport, LA

Linda Diane Broyles X69

(Niece) Dallas, TX

Stephen E. Broyles '69, 82

(Nephew) Baton Rouge, LA

Barbara Bennett Broyles '69

(Mrs. Stephen E.) Baton Rouge, LA

Deborah Broyles Dunlap '74

(Niece) Dallas, TX

William H. Broyles II X75

(Nephew) Shreveport, LA

Michael Otis Broyles '78

(Nephew) West Monroe, LA

John H. Livingston Jr. '84

(Nephew) Bossier City, LA

George and Martin Drake look over a room in Jackson Hall where their father may have had his first
printing press and the foundation for The Drake Co., \nc.

Drakes Choose ]ackson Hall Endowment
To Commemorate Family-College Ties

(Editor's Note-. This is one of the many
interesting stories emerging from the renova-
tion of \ackson Hall. \f you have a tale to tell,
please send it in writing to The Office of Public
Relations.)

When Marlin W. Drake, Sr., came
to Centenary College in 1 9 1 5 as a
freshman, he brought with him
printing equipment that he had
acquired as a young entrepreneur.

He set up shop in the basement
of Jackson Hall, typesetting and
printing his way through two years of
college before entering the service in
World War I.

Years later, when Mr. Drake came
back to Centenary, he came as a
trustee of the College and president
of The Drake Company of Shreveport,
Inc., specializing in office supplies and
printing.

So it is altogether appropriate
that his sons - Marlin W. Drake, Jr.,
and George N. Drake, Sr. - have

selected Jackson Hall as the site for a
memorial to commemorate the close
ties that have existed between the
Drake family and Centenary College.

Their gift will be used to equip
and maintain a room in Jackson Hall,
which is being renovated by a grant
from the Frost Foundation. The "new"
Jackson Hall will house the School of
Business, the Department of English,
and the Department of Foreign
Languages.

Gifts of $25,000 are being
solicited to endow each of the forty-
six rooms and offices in the renovated
building. This will assure proper
maintenance of the building forever.
As of this writing, almost half of the
rooms have been spoken for, and an
additional $25,000 has been
contributed for the landscaping and
endowment of the grounds.

Built in 1906-08, Jackson Hall was
the first building on the Shreveport
campus and was named for the

Jackson, La., community from which
the College moved.

It was in that small South
Louisiana town in 1825 that Benjamin
Michael Drake, D.D. (great-great
grandfather of Marlin and George)
helped found Centenary College and
served as one of the first presidents.

His son, William Winans Drake,
Sr., graduated in 1868, and his son,
William Winans Drake, Jr., D.D.
(grandfather of Marlin and George)
was an 1888 graduate and served as a
trustee until his death in 1933. His
son, Marlin Drake, Sr., was active as a
trustee and printer until his death in
1981.

Marlin, Jr., is an alumnus, and
George is a 1947 graduate. Marlin's
daughter, Lauren, graduated in 1967.

With the establishment of the
Drake Room in Jackson Hall, the 164-
year-old Drake-Centenary tradition
will be perpetuated for future
generations of both families.

Danish Folk High Schools

Learning For Learning's Sake

By the time we knew we had
seen one too many burial sites, it was
too late. Our son, Kellam, came to me
one day and asked me to take the
hands off his "lego guy." Legos are
amazing toys. They were created in
Denmark and in many ways are
quintessentially Danish. The idea
behind them is simple but the
possibilities for use are practically
unlimited. Lego guys (only one of the
many kinds of Legos available) can be
taken apart and put back together in
so many ways that taking off the
hands seemed perfectly normal. And
in 3 year old eyes, hands can clearly
be more than mere hands. I did as
requested and went about my
business. A few minutes later, I was
summoned to see what he'd made.

Laid out on the floor was his lego
guy, completely disassembled but in
order. The head was where the head
belonged, the torso where the torso
belonged, the hands where the hands
belonged, and so forth, but there was
about one-half inch between each
piece. "Look Dad," exclaimed the
excited little guy. "I've made a monk!"
And sure enough, the lego guy looked
a lot like the skeletons of monks that
we had seen all over Denmark. We
knew right then that it was time to
edge away from antiquity and see
more of modem Denmark, but we fear
that Kellam's memories of Denmark
will always be heavily weighted
toward skeletons of monks laid out in
museums or on-site burial grounds.
The Danes are proud of both their
history and their modem culture, and
take great pains to emphasize both.

There is a form of educational
experience in Denmark that combines
the old and the new in a novel way. It
is the "folkhjskole" or folk high school.
The idea dates to the mid 19th
century. (O.K., so it isn't so old. It is
novel, and it is the subject of this
essay . . .) and the Danish philosopher/
poetAheologian/historian/liguist/sage

Dr. David Jhrogmorton

N.F.S. Grundtvig. Grundtvig believed
that the impulse to learn is an
important component of the human
character, and devised an educational
system outside of normal educational
channels to tap into this impulse.
Grundtvig's optimism was apparently
well founded, for the folk high schools
have become an important aspect of
Danish education. There are over 100
folk high schools in Denmark with
over 50,000 people attending each
year. All are boarding schools and
each specializes in a particular
subject. Some of the schools offer
courses lasting three or four months
while others offer "short courses" of
one or two weeks. Underlying them all
is a sense of "participating in this
experiment that is Denmark," as one
teacher put it.

We visited the folk high school
at Kalo where I delivered a lecture on
television evangelism in the U.S. All
185 students attended and, since the
school at Kalo is devoted to English as
a second language, most were able to
understand what I said. (At least, they
understood the English - 1 am not con-
vinced that I was able to interpret

television evangelism very well, for it
is a very alien religious experience for
Danes.) In any event, after the lecture,
we had lunch with the students and
staff - home style with everyone
pitching in to serve and then clean up
- and had a tour of the school.

The physical layout was
impressive - on the coast with the
ruins of a 1 3th century castle near at
hand - but what impressed me the
most were the living quarters of the
students. Students were encouraged
to live in a wing of a building with
people they did not know and each
living group was responsible for
keeping the communal dinette and
lounge area clean and orderly. The
result, of course, was that each such
area had its own "culture" of which the
residents were justly proud. There
was art everywhere. One wing has
original works of art from Latin
America, another from Africa, another
from contemporary Denmark, and so
on. There were paintings, posters,
sculptures, wall hangings, and all
manner of art. It was quite impressive.

Grundtvig was right: there is an
impulse to learn. The folk high schools
which he inspired have clearly
touched a respondent chord among
the Danes and are evidence that
there does not have to be a "payoff"
for people to seek knowledge and
understanding. Grundtvig's optimism
and faith in the human thirst for
learning has enriched innumerable
people and the Danish culture as a
whole. The folk high schools are a
unifying force that permit Danes from
all walks of life to participate in a
common experience which draws
them together in intellectual life. It is
a testimony to what can be done.
Now, if I can only get this lego guy
back together.

(Dr. Throgmorton, assistant professor of
sociology, taught at the University of Aarhus,
Denmark, in the fall as an exchange
professor.)

MAGALE LIBRARY MARKS

25th ANNIVERSARY

)oanna Magale Supports New Learning Program

Built in 1963 and named
for John F. Magale in 1974,
Centenary's library celebrates
its 25th anniversary this year.

"Has it been that long?"
smiled Mrs. Magale in the
living room of her Sherwood
Road home. "It was Russell
Barrow - our neighbor - who
came over and talked to us
about setting up the fund,"
she said. "He was a good
trustee for Centenary."

The endowment fund,
established at the time of Mr.
Magale's death in 1974, is
used "to purchase standard
textbooks, standard reference
books, first class literature, and
publications ..." The bequest
included stocks, bonds and oil
royalties amounting at that
time to a sum in excess of
$500,000.

Mrs. Magale continues to
have an interest in the library
. . . particularly in a program
housed in the basement of
the library.

The program is Dr. Charles E. Vetter's Center for
Learning Enhancement and Research, Inc. (CLEAR),
located in the library basement along with his office
and classroom space. The program matches college
students with elementary school children - "square

}oanna Magale celebrates
library (background) by
his CLEAR Program, an

pegs" who don't fit into the
school system's "round
holes" - in one-to-one
tutoring sessions that
encourage success.

"I just love Dr. Vetter,"
she said. "He is helping
children to like school, and
anything that will improve
learning, I'm all for."

Mrs. Magale knows how
important that can be. "I took
a chemistry class at
Centenary one summer," she
recalled. "Mr. Harwell was my
teacher, and he took a lot of
time with me. I really
appreciated that."

Today, Mrs. Magale
encourages and supports
eight neices and nephews
who are in colleges and
universities all over the
country. She is also very
active in the First Southern
Methodist Church, and is a
gourmet cook with a
collection of over 5,000 books
of recipes.
"That's just the cookbooks," she said. "I've got
many more other volumes."

It's no wonder Centenary's library was the focus c
the Magales' generosity.

the 25th anniversary of Magale
working with Dr. Eddie Wetter on
educational program for children.

CLEAR

Center for Learning Enhancement & Research
Housed in Magale Ubrary Basement

Centenary College Professor
Eddie Vetter is offering Northwest
Louisiana an alternative to fitting
"square pegs" into "round holes."

The "square pegs" are children
with developmental dyslexia, "the
hidden handicap." Dyslexia means
"difficulty with words," and it is usually
preceeded with the adjective
developmental, indicating that these
literary problems are not due to
environmental deprivation or other
external factors, but are inherent
within the child and are closely
related to developmental difficulties
indicated by delayed or faulty
maturation of the child's nervous
system.

The "round holes" are society's
educational techniques which
[emphasize printed textbooks and
written examinations, and without
i doubt, research data show that a
! reading and writing based school
jsystem cannot reach children with
i dyslexia.

"As a result, many children are
asked to do things they are incapable
of doing," Dr. Vetter said. "These
I children don't have a learning
j problem. They have a performance
problem."

While local school systems have
ibeen in the forefront of educational
progress in developing programs for
children with developmental dyslexia,
;many children remain unidentified
and untreated. Too, their group-
oriented programs are less successful
than programs stressing individual
attention.

Knowing this, an interested and
concerned group of Kiwanians in
Shreveport, led by Dr. Vetter, have
created the Center for Learning

Enhancement and Research, Inc.
(CLEAR).

The Center helps children and
their parents cope with the trauma of
developmental dyslexia and makes it
possible for them to attain a more
successful experience in the learning
process.

Dr. Veter teams his college
students one-on-one with the children
in afternoon sessions on the college
campus. The collegiate tutors read to
them or listem with them to tape
recordings of material. They assist
with testing, writing answers down as
given verbally by the children.

"It doesn't take long for a
meaningful relationship to develop,"
Dr. Vetter explained. "The college
students begin talking about 'my kid.'
They develop a sense of ownership.

j ,

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ii

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Centenary student Doug Shannon takes a
break from studying with John Birdwell who
is enrolled in Centenary's CLEAR program.

They come to share the successes
and failures, the jobs and pain.

"Through our internship program
they get three hours sociology credit.
In reality, they get so much more."

For children with particular
trouble in math, the Centenary
volunteers provide assistance in a
setting in which the child can ask
questions openly without fear of
ridicule or sarcasm from his or her
classmates. The use of calculators and
computers do much to improve the
development of concepts and insure
success.

Services are provided for parents
including sessions which help to
explain how parents can assist their
children with learning disorders.

In-service training is offered for
those teachers whose training did not
stress sufficiently the recognition and
management of learning disabilities.

Because recent studies indicate
an alarming correlation in the
progression from dyslexia to drop-out
to delinquency, the Center will
eventually work closely with the
juvenile authorities to develop and
implement suitable non-literary
programs for young offenders with
persisting difficulties.

Finally, the Center undertakes
valuable research endeavors to
further understanding of learning
disabilities. The research concentrates
on the causes of dyslexia, early
recognition techniques, improved
testing procedures, neuro chemical
factors, and effective treatment.

There are alternatives to "round
holes" for "square pegs," and
Centenary College's CLEAR program
is one of the best.

Rick Hawkins 73

Founders' Day Speaker, April 14, 1988

Award-winning Hollywood producer Rick Hawkins 73
started his writing career as early as junior high and high school
— writing skits for his fellow students to perform at football
pep rallies.

He kept up the showmanship at Centenary where he
majored in theatre and graduated with a teaching cetification in
speech and English. He performed in numerous productions,
winning The Sfireveport Times Award for Best Actor in "Butterflies
Are Free" at the Shreveport Little Theatre.

Rick began his career in the entertainment industry as a
Page for ABC Television and soon landed his first job as staff
writer on "The Carol Burnett Show" earning four Emmy nomina-
tions and winning an Emmy Award in 1978.

He has written episodes of "Welcome Back, Kotter," "Laveme
and Shirley," "The Tim Conway Show" and "The Love Boat." He
also has written Rodney Dangerfield's television specials.

For two years Rick was the producer and head writer for
"Punky Brewster," one segment of which earned him the Scott
Newman Award for Drug Abuse Awareness.

Currently Executive Producer for "Mama's Family," Rick con-
tinues to write many of its espisodes.

His 1 1 a.m. Convocation address in Brown Chapel on Thurs-
day, April 14, is free and open to the public. Alumni and special
friends of the College are invited to join the Centenary family for
a picnic in Crumley Gardens following Convocation.

Senator J. Bennett Johnston

Commencement Speaker, May 7, 1988

Elected to the United States Senate in 1972, Sen. J. Bennett
Johnston is now serving his third term following re-election in
1984 with 86 percent of the vote.

A graduate of Washington & Lee University, he graduated
fifth in his class from LSU Law School in 1956, where he served
as a member of the Louisiana Law Review.

After three years service in the Army Judge Advocate Gen-
eral's Corps in Germany, he returned to Shreveport, his home, to
practice law. He served in the Louisiana House of Representa-
tives from 1964-1968 and in the Louisiana State Senate from
1968-72.

In January 1987, Sen. Johnston assumed the Chairmanship
of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and also re-
gained the Chairmanship of the powerful Appropriations Sub-
committee on Energy and Water Deveolopment, a post he had
held in 1978-79.

A senior member of the Appropriations panel, Sen.
Johnston also serves on the Subcommittee on Defense, Foreign
Operations, Interior, and HUD and Independent Agencies. In
addition, he is a member of the Senate Budget Committee and
of the Select Committee

Make A Present Decision
To Make A Future Gift

A special investment will help move the College to the
next plateau, to the next level of excellence.

Who can fail to be stirred by the soaring
sounds of symphonic music played by
talented musicians and perfonned with artistic
drama? From generation to generation, the
passing along of great art, music, dance,
oratory, drama, poetry, and prose has provided
a foundation for societal encouragement and
creative thought. How sad to read recently that
one of the great symphonies of the land, the
New Orleans Symphony, was forced to cancel
its season for lack of financial support.
I Apparently, there was no question of the
quality of performance or musical artistry
involved. It was a matter of economics, present
and future.

Adelaide Benjamin, board president,
cited "consuming the endowment with no
plans to replace it," as one reason for shutting
down. A weak financial structure, made so by lack of
organization of a strong base of community and business
support, added to the problem, observers say. For years,
the organization depended on a few key benefactors, but in
recent times, these key supporters, impacted heavily by the
collapse of oil prices, have stopped giving. What, you ask,
has this to do with Cenentary? Much, possibly, if we are not
careful to leam a lesson from the sad fate of others. Without
a broad base of annual support from several constituencies,
a strong endowment, and a long range plan to increase
endowment and provide for needed capital expenditures,
Centenary College could find itself suffering the same fate.

Fortunately, we are taking intelligent, aggressive steps
to position the College well regarding its financial future. But
more effort is needed. Alumni, who have a vested interest
in keeping Alma Mater healthy and growing so as to
enhance the value of their degree, must continue to
increase their percentage participation in support. Parents,
who also have a stake in the value their children are
receiving from their education, must take a part in support,
even after their children graduate. Friends of the College,
those special folks who believe and invest even though they
are not Centenary alumni, must be thanked and encouraged
to continue investing, for the good of the community, state,
and nation. Businesses and foundations must be given clear
expression of the value of investing in Centenary to enhance
the quality of life and the growth of knowledge and a society
of educated consumers and leaders.

}ohn Zombie

Some will ask what can I do to build
Centenary's future? When I hear that question,
I know that the asker is thinking of more than
the annual check they write to the Great
Teachers-Scholars Fund. They are thinking of
the special investment that will help move the
College to the next higher plateau, to the next
level of excellence. We call these "planned
gifts." These can take many forms:
testamentary gifts, that is to say "put us in your
will"; gifts of appreciated property, there are
still tax advantages; transfer of assets to fund a
life income trust that will provide security for
the donors for the rest of their lives, then
ultimately benefit Centenary; use of income
producing assets to channel funds to the
College for a specified period, then revert back
to the donor or donor's family, thus avoiding
income, and possibly estate, taxes. All of these vehicles
have technical names, but we can explain them in laymen's
terms.

If your thinking is stimulated by any one of these
alternatives, call me or Dr. Donald Webb, and we will be
glad to discuss them in more detail, and in confidence, with
you. You can play a significant role in seeing to it that
Centenary does not suffer trauma as did the New Orleans
Symphony.

No one who has seen it can fail to be moved by the
widely published photo of Adelaide Benjamin sitting in her
box at the last concert of the New Orleans Symphony, crying
with heart broken as the musicians leave the stage. I can
imagine the heart-rendering agony of watching some of the
great teachers in education and some of the brightest young
scholars walk off the Centenary campus because we had not
provided for the future. We at the College could be
delivering the highest quality instruction in the liberal arts,
students could be performing great feats of intellectual
growth. Music, drama, art, literature could be seen in
abundance, yet it could end, tragically. The worst thing we
could do is to be seduced by the thought, "It can't happen
here." Oh, but it can ... if we don't provide for the future. You
can have a part, you can make the difference. Let's discuss
it. Call us . . . please. Make a present decision to make a
future gift.

(}ohn VJomble is vice president for development at Centenary.

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Events At Centenary

March

20 -May 1:

20TH CENTURY ART: THE
CHARLES RAND PENNEY
COLLECTION, Meadows
Museum of Art

April

1 2 Tuesday

Dr. J. Robert Nelson, "Termi-
nal Care, Dying and Death,"
7:30 p.m., South Cafeteria,
Bynum Commons.

Lee Conger, tenor, Senior
Recital, 8 p.m., Hurley School
of Music.

14 Thursday

Q?sD

Founders' Day Convocation,
1 1 a.m., Brown Chapel, Rick
Hawkins, Hollywood pro-
ducer, will be speaking. Pic-
nic afterwards in Crumley
Gardens.

Tina Young, soprano, Junior
Recital, 8 p.m., Hurley School
of Music.

1 5 Friday

Kelly Lee, soprano, and
Angela Wilsdorf, soprano,
Joint Junior Recital, 8 p.m.,
Hurley School of Music.

16 Saturday

Donald W. Brazile, tenor,
Senior Recital, 8 p.m., Hurley
School of Music.

1 7 Sunday

Camerata Concert (chamber
singers), 3 p.m., Hurley
School of Music.

19 Tuesday

Centenary Wind Ensemble
Concert, 8 p.m., Hurley
School of Music.

19-23

"Suddenly Last Summer"
and selected one-act plays,
8 p.m., Marjone Lyons
Playhouse.

2 1 Thursday

Choir Convocation, 1 1 a.m.,
Brown Chapel.

22 Friday

Centenary Community Sym-
phony Orchestra Concert, 8
p.m., Hurley School of Music.

24 Sunday

2 p.m. matinee, MLP

26 Tuesday

Athletic Auction, Sheraton at
Pierremont Plaza, 6:30 p.m.
til . . .

28 Thursday

Shreveport Chamber Singers,
8 p.m., Hurley School of
Music.

May

3 Tuesday

Shreveport Choral Ensemble,
7:30 p.m., Hurley School of
Music.

7 Saturday

Commencement, 2 p.m.,
Gold Dome, Sen. Bennett
Johnston, speaker.

7 Saturday

Musical revue for Luci Bond,
8 p.m., Marjorie Lyons
Playhouse, $25 per person,
reservations with Dr. Don
Wilcox by April 29.

22-June 5

SOUTHERN COMFORTS:
QUILTS OF LOUISIANA,
Meadows Museum of Art.

June !

1 3 Monday

Registration for Summer
School.

23, 25, 29 - July 2 {

"Sweeney Todd: The Demon
Barber of Fleet Street," a
musical thriller, 8 p.m., Mar-
jorie Lyons Playhouse.

2 p.m. matinee, MLP.

17 - Aug. 21 |

HMONG PA'NDAU, fabrics
and textiles by Loatians,
Meadows Museum of Art.

28-30, Aug. 4-6

"The Night of the Iguana," 8
p.m., Marjorie Lyons
Playhouse.

August

7 Sunday

2 p.m. matinee, MLP.

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NOT TO BE TAKEN OUT

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