NUMA 1936

PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF FORT SMITH JUNIOR COLLEGE FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS

As a means of expressing our gratitude and sincere thanks to a brilliant instructor and a sympathetic friend for his activities and co-operation, the results of which are shown in the work accomplished by the students this year, we sincerely dedicate this 1936 Numa to James W. Reynolds, a man of untold worth to the junior college.

JAMES W. REYNOLDS

We, the staff, have endeavored to assembly within this book, the 1936 Numa, presented on the theme "Knighthood," pleasent memories of the school year 1935-1936. One of our aims has been to steer away from any signs of favoritism.

We want everyone of you to feel that this is

your book and that you are equal part of its make-up.

As you turn

through these pages of the 1936 Numa, now or in the future, we hope it will refresh those every-fond memories of the Fort Smith Junior College and your classmates, and will serve to keep them close to you forever. If this is accomplished, we will feel that our efforts have been well spent.

C O N T E N T S Book I Book II Book III Book IV Book V Book VI Book VII Book VIII Book IX

DEDICATION CAMPUS ADMINISTRATION SOPHOMORES FRESHMEN FEATURES ORGANIZATIONS ATHLETICS ADVERTISEMENTS

HISTORY KNIGHTHOOD FIRST flowered in the Fort Smith Junior College in 1928 when it was established by the district school board, under the leadership of G. C. Hardin. J. W. Ramsey, superintendent of schools in the Fort Smith district, became head of the college administration when knighted as president. Elmer Cook, Principal of the High School, was given a high position with an almost archaic title when made principal of the college. Apt deans for the pedagogy of the college were chosen when Clarence McGinn and Miss Mary K. Settle were appointed from the ranks of high school deans. These four knights and eight members of their faculty started the jousts in September eight years ago with twenty-four squires gathered at their academic round-table. Since that tim a. few knights have been consumed by various fiery dragons, but others were soon chosen to don the armor of education and carry on. Not only were the missing ones replaced but the number has been doubled. Sixteen pedagogical knights now wave lances of knowledge in our jousting field. In 1935 Clarence McGinn hung up his shield and went freelancing. James W. Reynolds was given his position as Dean of Men. He was also mace assistant to Mr. Cook, whose title had been changed to Dean of College. Mr. Reynolds' chief concern is the taming of the squires, a difficult and thankless job. Older squires that have gone on to higher educational castles will tell the younger ones of the study hall jousts of the olden days, so Mr. Reynolds still must slay the dragon that Mr. McGinn tried so hard to conquer. An extensive advertising campaign has been launched in the last year by the deans, with Mr. Reynolds in charge. The administration sponsors frequent trips to smaller towns taking the Junior College Band to their high school to gild the lily and show the advantages of becoming a squire in the Fort Smith Junior College. These have been reasonable successes. With its faculty doubled and new courses added to its curriculum, with a large increase in the number of squires attending, and with advertising facilities broadened, the administration looks forward to greater days of knighthood and greater dragons conquered.

PRESIDENT OF COLLEGE

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Fort Smith Junior College has added another year of honorable and worthy service to its ever lenghtening record. For the first time in three years the enrollment of the college has again passed the hundred mark. This is encouraging, and we think it is largely due to the fact that the administrative organization has undergone a decided change as compared to former years. With a definite promise of more adequate housing accommodations for next year, as well as continued improvement in other lines, it seems that the college is destined to a steady, healthy growth in the years that lie ahead.

SCHOOL BOARD DIRECTORS

J. K.

WOODS President

W. L. CURTIS

J O H N P. WOODS

W.G. SHIPLEY V i c e President

FRANK W. DYKE

Dr.

A. A. BLAIR

DEAN OF C O L L E G E

ELMER COOK

The Fort Smith Junior College is indeed fortunate in having as 'Dean of College, Mr. Elmer Cook. He is an ardent advocate of student activities, who understands our problems and is always ready to help us. He will always be remembered as a significent figure in the development of the Fort Smith Junior College.

ADMINISTRATION

It is with a hearty vote of appreciation that we express our thanks to Miss Settle, our Dean of Women, for her interest in our behalf. May we live up to the high ideals of character which she sets before us.

MARY K. SETTLE

During Mr. Camp's first year as Dean of Men in junior college, he has won the admiration of us all. It is with deepest sincerity that we express our thanks and appreciation for his advice and friendship.

DOLPH CAMP

FACULTY

MARGARET MONTAGUE Dramatics Inter-Theatrical Art Schools, New York; B. S. E. University of Arkansas; Horner Institution of Fine Arts

JAMES W. REYNOLDS History A.B. Arkansas State Teachers College; M. A. University of Iowa; Peabody College, Nashville; University of Arkansas JIMMY MIMS Physical Education for Girls B. S. Peabody College, Nashville- M. A. Peabody College, Nashville

HELEN FRASIER Education A. B. University of Arkansas; University of Wisconsin

OPAL CLARK Chorus Kansas State Teachers College; Parsons Junior College

MARY HYNES Library Library School of St. Louis; Western Reserve University ESSIE BERRY Foreign Language A.B. Ouachita College; University of Arkansas; University of Oklahoma

PEGGY PADDOCK Zoology A. B. University of Wichita; M. S. University of Wichita; University of Oklahoma

FACULTY

BEN I. MAYO Physical Education for Boys A. B. Hendrix College; University of Illinois; University of Michigan; Northwestern University

EULA RATEKIN Chemistry B. S. University of Missouri; M. S. University of Missouri

LUELLA KREHBIEL English A. B. University of Kansas; M. A. University of Kansas; University of Colorado

ADDISON WALL Band A. B. University of Arkansas

RUTH HAMILTON Foreign Language A. B. Galloway College; M. A. University of Iowa

DAPHNE DAILEY Journalism B. A. University of Arkansas

LERA WHITTEN Home Economics L. I. Arkansas State Teachers College; M. S. University of Iowa; Columbia University

DOLPH CAMP Mathematics A. B. Hendrix College; M. A. Peabody College

We have lost him: he is gone: We know him now: all narrow jealousies Are silent: and we see him, as he moved, flow modest, kindly, all accomplished, wise.

HISTORY

WHEN THE SCHOOL BOARD established the Fort Smith Junior College in 1928 it was merely a venture in which they hoped for the best. That venture has shown itself to be a successful one through the gradual growth of the student enrollment. In the fall of 1928 thirty-four young men and women enrolled for study in the junior college. Thirty-four is not many for a college to have on its rolls, so few that they seem like a group of sheep herders because they had to talk to themselves, but that was only a start. The school board was a group of optimistic souls, they looked forward to a larger college. Their optimism was rewarded the next year when the student body increased its numbers to fifty-four. Ah, their knight was donning shinier armor.

But the best was still to come. In 1931 the enrollment had

climbed to one hundred and five, and the following year brought the total up two more points.

SOPHOMORE

SPONSOR

JIMMY MIMS

SOPHOMORE OFFICERS FIRST SEMESTER President Vice President Secretary-Treasurer

, Eugene Mapes John Mailer Kathrine Robinson

SECOND SEMESTER President Vice President Secretary Treasurer

Eugene Mapes Merrill Marsh Betty Swofford Lois Simmons

GARDNER BAILEY "He had two distinct persons in him." Gardner has been a friend to every J. C. studentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;especially those in the Zoo class. College Life: Band; Swordfish

MARGUERITE HALL "The artist is the great simplifier." We have always looked to Marguerite to lead the class and she has done it. College Life: Swordfish; J. C. Chorus; Basket Ball; Theta Phi Kappa

KATHLEENE KECK "The hand that follows intellect can achieve" Everyone \vho knows Kathleene admires her and wishes her luck. College Life: Swordfish; J. C. Chorus; Theta Phi Kappa

FRANKLIN JACKMAN "Custom is no small matter" This year's good times have always included Franklin. He has been one of the leaders. College Life: Swordfish; Secretary of Chess Club; I. R. C.; Sock and Buskin; "Bill of Divorcement"

ELEANOR KREGEL "Beauty is its own excuse for being." A frivolous tongue and a gay laugh are an addition to any crowd. College Life: Basket Ball Lion's Din Staff; J. C. Chorus; Vice President of I. R. C.; Numa Staff; Swordfish

KATHRINE ROBINSON "To all men the same." She is a good student and kind. We are glad she stayed with us. May success and happiness be her's. College Life: Bridge Club; Swordfish; Secretary of I. R. C.; Sock and Buskin; Basket Ball; "East Lynne"

MINNIE WARREN FOSTER "The best way to keep good acts in memory is to refresh them ivith new." Minnie Warren is a great little friend. Knowing her makes life much richer. College Life: Basket Ball; Treasurer of Swordfish; Secretary of G. A. A.; Numa Staff; Treasurer of I. R. C.; "East Lynne"

JIMMY RAMSEY "Great actions speak great minds." His determination and ability to work hard will take Jimmy far along the road to success. College Life: "Bill of Divorcement"; Chess Club; I. R. C.; Sock and Buskin; Swordfish

REGINALD REEVES "From grave to light, From pleasent to severe." Our president is a delightful combination of fun and good sense. Colbge Life: Lion's Din Staff; I. R. C.; Numa Staff; President of Student Body; Sock and Buskin; Swordfish; Celebrity

THELMA HINSON "The only way to have a friend is to be one." Her stately dignity and ready smile make her remembered by everyone. College Life: Secretary of I. R. C.; Swordfish; Sock and Buskin; J. C. Chorus; Numa Staff

LOIS SIMMONS "Ever faithful,

fond, and true."

Lois is well-liked and makes good grades, too. Let's wish her luck. College Life: Treasurer of I. R. C.; Basket Ball; Sock and Buskin; Numa Staff; J. C. Chorus; Celebrity; President of Swordfish; "East Lynne"; Treasurer of Sophmore Class

BILL BEVENS "An honest man's as good as his word." Billy's enthusiasm is one of the many qualities he has that make us like him. College Life: Basket Ball '35 '36; Swordfish

JAMES IRA PARTAIN "Life is not so short that there is not time for courtesy" Gallant Jimmy! He's gay too. And, oh,â&#x20AC;&#x201D;the temper of a genius! College Life: "Bill of Divorcement"; Chess Club; I. R. C.; Sock and Buskin; Swordfish

JOYCE SADLER "Music hath charms that soothe the troubled breast " A friend and a loyal student. she will succeed.

She's a willing worker, too. Let's hope

College Life: Swordfish; J. C. Chorus; Sock and Buskin

SELMA LIPPEATT "Nothing is more noble in woman than the study of household good" Her lively disposition has made Selma many friends and will make her successful in whatever she tries. College Life: J. C. Chorus

BEULAH DRESSENDORFER "The joy of youth and health her eyes display" Her Smile shows her tender and happy disposition. May she be happy and content. College Life: J. C. Chorus; Lion's Din Staff

MERRILL MARSH

"Oh, like a queen's happy tread, Oh, like a queen's her golden head." Merrill has improved her best in working for the Numa. She deserves praise for it and for her jolly disposition. College Life: Editor of Numa ; J. C. Chorus; President of I. R. C.; Sock and Buskin; Swordfish; Celebrity; Vice President of Sophmore Class

EMMA C. HILL

"Charm strikes the sight and merit wins the soul." Emma C. is kind and sympathetic to everyone. She is gay too and loves a good time. College Life; Bridge Club; I. R. C.; J. C. Chorus; Swordfish

PERRY LEE ORBAUGH "She who knows much has many cares." Perry Lee is industrious and happy.

Lei's hope she will succeeed.

College Life: Swordfish; J. C. Chorus; Theta Phi Kappa

EUGENE MAPES "Although he had much wit, He was very shy of using it." Buddy astonishes us with his brilliance of thought and wit. College Life: Bridge Club; Swordfish; President of Sophomore Class; Theta Phi Kappa; Vice President of Student Body; President of Chess Club; Editor of Lion's Din; Vice President of I. R. C.

JOHN CARSON "He knew what's what, and that's as high As metaphysic wit can fly-" John does well everything that he attempts and he tries almost every field. College Life: I. R. C.; Chess Club; Lion's Din Staff; Bridge Club; J. C. Chorus; Swordfish; "East Lynne"

LETHA DUCKWORTH "To be womanly is the greatest charm of woman." Anyone who is conscientious about studying as Letha, is bound to succeed. College Life: J. C. Chorus

LILLIAN WILKINSON "Sober, steadfast, and demure.'' The author of our Alma Mater has made many friends with her delightful personality. College Life: J. C. Chorus; Lion's Din Staff; Swordfish; Alma Mater

JOE GOEBEL "He will find a ivay or make one." Here is another one of those envied people who are cheerful no matter what happens. College Life: Swordfish; Basket Ball

RALPH JENNINGS "A friend in need." We were glad to have Jennings back with us this second semester. College Life: Basket Ball '35, '36; Swordfish; J. C. Chorus; Quartet

MARY ELIZABETH STOUFER "Her voice was ever soft and Gentle and low,—an excellent thing in woman." She is thoughtful and tries to help other people as much as she can. College Life: Secretary of I. R. C.; Swordfish; Lion's Din Staff; Numa Staff; Sock and Buskin; J. C. Chorus

MRS. BESSIE STUTZ "Each morning a new task begun, Each evening saw it done." Our regret is that we can't know her better—Knowing her only a little we like her a lot.

JOHN MAILER "A nice, unparticular man." John is happy-go-lucky and at the same time business-like. Everyone likes that sort of a person. College Life: Band; Vice President of Sophomore Class; Swordfish

JOE HASLER "A scholar, a friend, a gentleman" Joe is independent and dependent—two qualities which admires.

everyone

College Life: Sock and Buskin; J. C. Chorus; Chess Club

BETTY SWOFFORD "The two noblest things—a friend and a beauty" Evevone likes Betty. The basket ball team is especially appreciative of her loyal and "cheer." College Life: Basket Ball; "Bill of Divorcement"; I. R. C.; J. C. Chorus; Numa Staff; Secretary of Freshmen Class; Sock and Buskin; Swordfish; Celebrity

BETTY WOODSON FORBES "The art of speaking is the art of rising in the world." Honest enthusiasm will move both mountains and people. Betty has this with her talent also. College Life: "Bill of Divorcement"; I. R. C.; President of Sock and Buskin; Swordfish

MEDORA STOUFER "Let us then be up and doing with a heart for any fate." Medora is endowed with a gay disposition. It is well—known in J. C. College Life: Secretary of Swordfish; Lion's Din Staff; Sock and Buskin; J. C. Chorus; I. R. C.

FAYE MARTIN "A creature not too bright or good For human nature's daily food." Faye is sweet and conscientious. May she always be as happy and industrious as she is now. College Life: Basket Ball Captain; J. C. Chorus; President of G. A. A.; Swordfish; Celebrity

FAYETTE LOCKE "Philosophy is common sense in a dress suit." Fayette has often entertained us with his sparkling wit and humor. College Life: "East Lynne"; Swordfish; I. R. C.; Editor of Lion's Din; Vice President of Chess Club; Student Body Reporter; Celebrity; Numa Staff; Vice President of Sock and Buskin "Bill of Divorcement"

PICTURES NOT OBTAINABLE SOPHOMORES Mary Francis Buzbee

Joe Durham FRESHMEN

Henry Altmiller J. D. Campbell Jimmy Cassil Rupert Condrey Billy Freemon Clarence Henson Roy Allen Hudson Bill Madden Louise Masingale

Posey Myers Marvin Northum Elwood Postlewaite Billy Robinson Juanita Sanders Billy Ward Roy Weaver . Francis Yutterman

HISTORY

AN ALL-TIME HIGH for the Fort Smith Junior College was set in 1933 when the roster totaled one hundred and eleven. The whole outlook for the school was fine. Despite the crash in '29 the student body had continued to increase.

But this bubble of satisfaction was soon burst for

the following year showed a drop of nearly half in the enrollment. It was almost a crushing blow, but the sixty-five students remaining continued their studies, and the school board was even more determined to make a success of their venture. Again the board's optimism was rewarded, for in 1935 the enrollment had struggled back to eighty-six, and finally in 1936 it reached one hundred and one. Just ten less than its all-time peak in '33. In the past the college has strengthened its efforts to break that record of one hundred and eleven, to attract more young squires to its academic round table. It has donned the shiny armorof:opportunity and waved flaming banners of advertising. The record will be broken, and the college will expand; it is a foreseen fact. In the past! years the advantages of a college education have been realized by the American public, colleges and universities have been growing institutions.

When you gotta grow you gotta grow.

FRESHMEN SPONSOR

HELEN FRASIER

FRESHMEN OFFICERS FIRST SEMESTER President Vice President Secretary-Treasurer

John Swofford Jimmy Cassil Betty Swofford

SECOND SEMESTER President Vice President Secretary-Treasurer

John Swofford Walter Stroud Alice Peninger

WANDA LEE JOHNSON "Earth fills her with pleasures of her own." GENE GODT "A personality which kings might envy."

BOBBY FOSTER "We remember him for what he did, but more for ivhat he was" MERYL BYRNS "To know how to hide one's ability is great skill."

DORIS NELLE "That saying that beauty is but skin deep is a skin deep saying." RAY SPYRES "An athlete, and the marks of a gentleman."

HARVEY MARSH "I live in a crowd of jollity." BEATRICE BURRIS "For well she kept her genial mood And simple faith in maidenhood."

ALICE PENINGER "The finest things in life are life's illusions." CHARLES HAYNES "/ am from Missouri. You must show me."

JOHN SWOFFORD "Laugh and the world laughs with you, Weep and you get a red nose." MARGUERITE WEAVER "The silence that is in the starry sky."

LA VONNE BILLINGSLEY "The honor of a maid is her name. And no legacy is as rich as honesty." MAURICE FITZGERALD 'I have never been deep in anything but love."

PAUL COCHREHAM "He has a quiet way of saying things." MARGUERITE BRUN "Man has his willâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but woman her way."

MARIE ELMGRE "She always wears a smile." GEORGE BERGER "A little man and a good one too."

CHARLES DAVES "True worth, not pretense, wins out." FLORENCE SICKEL 'There is mischief in the twinkle of her eye."

HILDEGARDE CONNER keeps him as the apple in her eye." J. T. STROZIER "Bad language I never use."

GLEN KELLAR "Results come from wind and work." ARLIE MAE MANES "There's nothing ill can dwell in such a temple."

LILLIAN KOBEL "Her care was never to offend, And every creature was her friend" ROLAND CROWDER "A pot full of good, sound thought"

WALTER STROUD "No sinner or no saint perhaps, but a very fine chap." MARY KATHRYN WINANS "A modern girl with a six cylinder smile."

FLORENCE TUCKER "A friend to all her friends." WILLIAM SMITH "A good fellow among

fellows."

JOHN RAMSEY "And still they gazed, and still their wonder grew, That one small head should carry all he knew." MARGARET ANN HURLEY "She lives most who thinks most."

FRANCES DOYLE "A smile always wins." DAVID EANES "Men, some for business, others for pleasure."

WILLIAM YORK "When study interferes with a good time—cut cut study" LORRAINE ELSWICK "Truth is a precious article. Let's all economize by it."

RUTH ODEN "A pleasure to talk with, a pleasure to walk with." PAUL CATON "A shark—but at what?"

JCHN EARLE McKENNON "Off for a good time; come if you care."

Reign ye, and live and love, and make the world Other, and may thy Queen be one with thee, And all this Order of thy Table Round Fulfil the boundless purpose of their King!

WlENER roasts, treasure hunts, sunrise breakfasts, parties, almost everything in the way of social activities have been announced on the bulletin boards and blackboards of the junior college study halls in the past. Because of the small enrollment of the college, the students have had an excellent chance to meet everyone and too have good times together. As Harold Mott wrote in the first yearbook published by Fort Smith Junior College: "We are just one big familyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;." The first social function ever organized by the students was a wiener roast held on Wildcat Mountain. According to what has been written about that first outing, it was a great success and the men and women of the college were quick to take up the idea and plan other things to do. The organizations of the college have played the greatest part in the social activities in the past. The entire student body has organized and held very successful parties, but the organizations take the credit for sponsoring the greater part of all parties held. However, when organizations did hold outings and parties they usually invited the entire student body. During the eight years of the junior college's existence two annual events have been slated, both taking place in the spring. The freshmen annually give the sophomores a banquet, and the students look forward each year to the inevitable all-day picnic. So, on we go, giving parties and outings, and standing around saying: "I should be home studying for that exam tomorrow."

LILLIAN WILKINSON During the first semester a song writing contest for an Alma Mater was sponsored by the junior college. A committee of the teachers were the judges. This song by Lillian Wilkinson was chosen. Both words and music are original. ALMA MATER I 'Tis our Fort Smith Junior College, Born with ideals high, We sing of thee, our Alma Mater, As the years go by. II Loved and cherished by their children, May our lives then be, An honor to our Alma Mater, Junior College, thee. Ill As we leave, oh Junior College, And asunder part, Sweet memories of our Alma Mater, Reigns in all our hearts. CHORUS Onward, upward be our motto, Conquer, never fail. Hail to thee, our Alma Mater, Junior College, hail!

CELEBRITIES MOST BEAUTIFUL GIRL

MARGUERITE BRUN

BEST LOOKING BOY CUTEST GIRL BEST GIRL ATHLETE BEST BOY ATHLETE OUTSTANDING SOPHOMORE

RAY SPYRES MARY KATHRYN WINANS .

. . FAYE MARTIN RAY SPYRES MERRILL MARSH

MOST POPULAR BOY

REGINALD REEVES

BEST ALL-ROUND GIRLS BEST ALL-ROUND BOY COLLEGE WIT COLLEGE NIT-WIT

BETTY SWOFFORD LOIS SIMMONS GENE GODT . FAYETTE LOCKE JOHN RAMSEY

Spake to the lady with him and proclaimed, Advance and take as fairest of the fair, For these two years past have won it for thee, The prize of beauty.

Let nie lay lance in rest, O noble host, For this dear child, because I never saw, Tho having seen all beauties of our time, Nor can see elsewhere anything so fair.

BEST ALL ROUND GIRLS LoisSimmons Betty Swofford

Spake to the lady with him and proclaim'd, Advance and take as fairest of the fair, For these two years past have won it for thee, The prize of beauty.

RAY SPYRES Best Looking Boy

REGINALD REEVES Most Popular Boy

MARY KATHRYN WINANS Cutest Girl

GENE GODT Best All-Round Boy

CAILIENIDAIR Sept. 9—Registration begins with a rush. Where's Mr. McGinn? Sept. 12—Fayette gets his journalism class. Sept. 13—Friday the 13—Miss Frasier begins teaching education. Sept 16—Reeves elected President of the Student Body, Mapes, Sophomore President, and J. Swofford, Freshman President. Sept. 17—Zoo classes learn to use microscopes. Don't worry! There'll be more of it. Sept. 19—Simmons elected Swordfish President. Sept. 20—Freshman reception held in cafeteria. Jay Gee Band appears! Sept. 23—Zoo books are in. Faye can't go to the show. Sept. 24—Numa Staff selected. Merrill Marsh chosen editor. Sept- 25—Locke chosen editor of Lion's Din. Oct. 2—Swordfish party for Pinfish at Minnie Warren's. Oct. 4—Freshman-Sophomore weiner roast proved to be all wet but successful. Oct. 11—Bridge Club meets at Doris Nelle's. Oct. 14—George has trouble controling Roy Allen and Harvey. Oct. 15—J. C. Band takes part in Harvest Festival parade. Oct. 16—Swordfish initation at Nigger Hill. Pinfish almost become sardines instead of Swordfish. Oct. 17—First J. C. Chorus practice. Scherer, traveller and lecturer, speaks in high school assembly, sponsored by I. R. C. Oct. 18—"Sonny" Jennings comes back to see us. Oct. 22—John Earle and David give a tap dance in study hall. Oct. 23—Swordfish steak fry at Merrill's. Oct. 24—Study hall closed! Play try outs after school. Oct. 25—Sophomore party at Lillian's. When is a pig not a pig, Emma C.? Oct. 28—Study hall turned into a laboratory for producing ghosts (skeletons) wholesale. Oct. 29—J. C. Assembly. Will we have a study hall or not?? Oct. 30—1. R. C. Hallowe'en party at Marsh's. Oct. 31—Chemistry Club dances around in our bones in high school assembly! Nov. 1—How would we know when to study for Zoo if it weren't for Gardner ? Nov. 6—Sing-singers triumph over Orioles! What a game! Nov. 7—Swordfish entertain pledges at Bailey Hill cabin. Jimmy Ramsey speaks at P. T. A. Convention. Nov. 13—Mailer and Godt have the best brains in Zoo today. Nov. 14—Band goes to Sallisaw. Nov. 15—Big tug-o-war between Frosh and Sophs. Where were the Sophs?? Nov. 18—Zoo classes begin on crayfish. Goodby, friend frog. Nov. 20—Library becomes incubator for the young vocalists during activity period. Nov. 25—Lillian's entry in song contest is chosen as J. C. Alma Mater.

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4—William Woodrow Smith is another John Earle McKennon in speech. 5—Group pictures taken of T. R. C., Swordfish, :and Chess Club. 6—First meeting of J. C. Chorus tb decide on plans for the semester. 7—Bowling match between teachers and J. C. boys. 10—Freshmen give party for Sophomores to pay old debt. 11—Lasket ball game with Muskogee, here. We won! 12—Zoo class begins on sharks. Emma C. names her's J. T. 13—Lions play Arkansas Freshmen, here. We almost won. 17—J. C. wins game with Okmulgee. 18—Basket ball game with College of Ozarks, there. 19—Lions play Fort Smith Vehicle Sports. 20—Kodaking party combined with snowball fight on campus and at Tilles Park. Theta Phi Kappas chosen. 21—Monopoly party for home economics class at Florence Sickel's. 22—Lions play last game of season with Arkansas Freshman, there. 25—J. C. assembly to plan party. Swordfish meeting after school. 26—I. R. C. met after school to discuss conference at Denton. 2—Swordfish give a leap year party in cafeteria. Jimmy Cassil likes punch and cookies. 3—Band went to Mansfield. Trio made debut. 5—Band went to Greenwood—but forgot their music. 6—Paul Cockreham is bothered with "capering commas/' 9—Chorus meets at school at 6:45 to practice for operetta. "The Boor" was given for the P. T. A. 10—"The Boor" was given at Alma and Mulberry. 11—Skating party—was there anyone who didn't fall down? 13—Paul Caton reveals reason for coming to school at 7 A. M. to make "C" in English. 18—Burris and Billingsley become twins for the day. 24—Dramatics contest at Searcy, Arkansas. Sock and Buskin enters "The Boor." 27—District meet for tryouts in dramatics and debating. 10—Presentation of "East Lynne." 27—J. C. sponsors one-act play contest for district high schools. 13—Swordfish party. 15—J. C. picnic. 20-27—Examinations. 22—Freshmen-Sophomore banquet. 24—Baccalaureate sermon. 25—Sophomore day. 29—Graduation.

HISTORY I F YOU HAD BEEN one of the charter members of Fort Smith Junior College and your picture had been in the first yearbook the school ever published, the Pioneer of 1928-'29, about all you could have had listed under your picture for college life would have been a class officer, a position on the Pioneer staff, debate, chorus, basket ball, and the play. This list seems quite small in comparison with the long list of activities we have today, for the number of organizations in the college have had a speedy growth. Even in 1930 the number had been more than doubled, but at the same time the Chorus Club became extinct. In 1930 the Lion's Din was organized and first published, the basket ball program was broadened to include women, the college entered the Black Friar tournament of one-act plays, and special pages were given in the Numa for the Sigma Delta Chi fraternity for men and the Sigma Chi Gamma sorority. Two of Fort Smith Junior College's outstanding organizations were chartered in 1932. Theta Phi Kappa, scholastic fraternity, and the Swordfish, junior college social group, appeared on the list of student activities. The Swordfish organized in the old study hall which is now the assistant dean's office. There were no curtains on the large glass wall at that time and tha club was so named because the members felt that they had about as much privacy as a fish in a bowl. The next year the International Relations Club was organized and the Y. M. C. A. followed in 1934. Probably the most progressive years that the college has seen in the way of extra-curricular activities are 1935-1936. In the past year tho chorus has been revived, the Junior College Band organized, Sock and Buskin chartered for those dramatically inclined, and a Go-To-College Club is now contemplated for the advertising of the college. Again the knight sallies forth to conquer new dragons.

ORGANIZATIONS

N0 SUCCESSFUL college is complete without organizations, whether social or otherwise. They provide a true spirit of co-operation among the students, thus furnishing an incentive for the bettering and fortifying of the college as a whole. This year has brought two additional organizations to the junior college; namely, the Junior College Chorus and the Junior College Band, which are to be heartily welcomed and wished the best of luck for their future activities in the college life of the students. This year has also seen, in the journalism field, the replacement of the former "J. C. Gazette" by the "Lion's Din," the original newspaper of the college. The staff is to be highly commended for their efforts. The staff of the other college publication, "The Numa," has done its best to produce a better college annual than ever produced by its predecessors. An organization in the dramatic field has also been added to the list of junior college organizations. This club has been named "Sock and Buskin" and membership is limited to those who are taking courses in the dramatic department of the college. The dramatists of the college successfully presented this year Clemence Dane's "A Bill of Divorcement," a drama in three acts. The Swordfish club is in order for congratulations for its part in securing sweaters for the basketball lettermen. The other organizations in the junior college have also contributed their share in providing the true college atmosphere by sponsoring many outdoor functions for the students.

MERRILL MARSH Editor

JOHN SWOFFORD Business Manager

The staff should be highly commended for devoting so much of its time and effort in order that this book might be published. The untiring patient work of the editor, Merrill Marsh, has done much to make this book the success that it is. Recognition should be made here of the excellent business attitude of John Swofford in taking care of the business side of the publication. His usual enthusiastic spirit predominated in all of his work. Fayette Locke and Gene Godt are also to be complimented for their outstanding art work throughout the Numa. The staff and students are grateful to them for their earnest effort. The staff wishes to take this opportunity to thank Mr. A. W. Blake and members of the Fort Smith High School Vocational Printing Department for their untiring effort in printing this "Numa-" Special recognition is due Sam Coplin and his assistant, George Wooten.

Editor Merrill Marsh Associate Editor Lois Simmons Business Manager John Swofford Associate Business Manager . . . . Franklin Jackman Art Editors Gene Godt Fayette Locke Sophomore Editor Minnie W. Foster Freshman Editor Betty Swofford Associate Freshman Editor . . . . Mary K . Winans Feature Editor Thelma Hinson Associate Feature Editor Mary E. Stoufer Organization Editor Eleanor Kregel Associate Organization Editor . . . . Roland Crowder Sport Editor Reginald Reeves

FIRST SEMESTER Editorial Staff Managing Editor ......... Fayette Locke Editorial Writers .......... Eugene Mapes Beulah Dressendorfer Feature Editor ......... Reginald Reeves Society Editor .......... Eleanor Kregel Columnists ........... Medora Stoufer John Carson Joke Editor .......... Mary E. Stoufer General Assignments . . . . . . . Lillian Wilkinson Mechanical Staff Printing Editor ......... Marvin Northum Assistant Printing Editor ....... Jack Mills SECOND SEMESTER Editorial Staff Managing Editor ......... Eugene Mapes Editorial Writers ........ Reginald Reeves Bill Bevens Feature Writers ....... Beulah Dressendorfer Lillian Wilkinson Society Editor ......... Eleanor Kregel Columnists ........... Fayette Locke John Carson Joke Editor .......... Mary E. Stoufer Mechanical Staff Printing Editor ........... Billy Freemon Assistant Printing Editor ....... Jack Mills

OFFICERS

FIRST SEMESTER President Vice President Secretary-Treasurer Reporter

Reginald Reeves Eugene Mapes Gene Godt Fayette Locke

SECOND SEMESTER President Vice President Secretary Treasurer

Reginald Reeves Eugene Mapes Faye Martin Gene Godt

The purpose for having an organized Junior College Student Body is to promote college spirit and loyalty to the school. Loyalty and cooperation was shown greatly by the students in promoting the annual college play, which this year was "A Bill of Divorcement/' Student body officers are selected each semester by student nomination and secret ballot.

Membership in Theta Phi Kappa is limited to students who have completed at least one semester of college work, who at the time of election are within the upper scholastic ten per cent of the regularly enrolled student body, and who have maintained their rating in the upper scholastic ten per cent in succeeding semesters. Members must be of good moral character and possess recognized qualities of citizenship. Miss Luella Krehbiel, the sponsor of the local chapter, is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, the corresponding organization of senior colleges. Marguerite Hall, Kathleene Keck, and Eugene Mapes continue their membership from last year. Newly-elected members are: John Ramsey, Perry Lee Orbaugh, John Carson, La Vonne Billingsley, Jimmie Ramsey, and Alice Peninger.

SWORDFISH OFFICERS FIRST SEMESTER President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Reporter Plcclgemaster

Lois Simmons Franklin Jackman Medora Stoufer Minnie W. Foster Mary E. Stoufer Fayette Locke SECOND SEMESTER

President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Pledgcmaster Sponsor

Lois Simmons John Swofford Alice Peninger Minnie W. Foster Charles Haynes Miss Peggy Paddock

The Swordfish Club was primarily chartered for the purpose of encouraging the right kind of school spirit. The members have certainly accomplished their purpose this year and have had many good times also. Many weiner roasts, steak frys, and parties have been held at various locations this year, but none have been more enjoyable than the "pinfish" initation held at "Nigger Hill."

OFFICERS FIRST SEMESTER President ............ Merrill Marsh Vice President ......... Eleanor Kregel Recording Secretary ...... Katherine Robinson Corresponding Secretary . . . Mary Elizabeth Stoufer Treasurer ............ Lois Simmons SECOND SEMESTER President ............ Merrill Marsh Vice President .......... Eugene Mapes Recording Secretary ........ Alice Peninger Corresponding Secretary ...... Thelma Hinson Treasurer .......... Minnie W. Foster Sponsor .......... Mr. J. W. Reynolds

The International Relations Club has the purpose of instructing the members concerning international affairs and of promoting international peace. This year the International Relations Club made possible the appearance of Joseph R. Scherer, noted Swiss lecturer and traveler, who presented a very interesting discussion of life in Japan before an assembly of junior college and high school students.

Under the supervision of Miss Opal Clark the Junior College Chorus was organized during the fall semester, for the purpose of encouraging the development of musical talent in the chorus. While yet in its infancy, the chorus took a leading part i"i George Fredrick Handel's cantata, "The Christmas Messiah/' which was presented in the college auditorium on December 20, and again at the First Baptist Church on December 22. The accompanist of the chorus is Joyce Sadler.

JUNIOR COLLEGE BAND OFFICERS President Vies President Secretary

Harvey Marsh Walter Stroud Marie Elmore

Much credit is due Mr. Addison Wall for his untiring efforts in organizing a very well known organization of the college, the Junior College Band. During the year the band has made several trips to neighboring towns, where programs were given for the purpose of enlisting students in the Fort Smith Junior College.

OFFICERS

President Vice President Secretary Sponsor

Jimmy Ramsey Fayette Locke Franklin Jackman Miss Mary Hynes

Since its organization in the fall semester of 1934, the club has developed several excellent chess players. From time to time during the year, contest are held and a champion is selected. At the present time Eugene Mapes is the champion. Several times during the year prominent chess players are invited to visit meetings. Friends of the club members are always welcome. According to a ruling of the club, all games between numbers of the club must be recorded in the official manner. Present members are; John Carson, Eugene Mapes, Paul Cockrehan, John Ramsey, Gene Godt, Roy Allen Hudson, Jimmy Ramsey, Fayette Locke, and Franklin Jackman.

OFFICERS

President Vice President Secretary Treasurer

Betty Woodson Forbes Fayette Locke Mary Katherine Winans Alice Peninger

This club is a newcomer to the list of organizations in junior college, having been offically recognized January 7. The nucleus* of the membership consists of the cast and committee members of the junior college play, "A Bill of Divorcement," which was successfully presented December 10 under the direction of Miss Margaret Montague. Many plans are being made for participation of the organization in play contests to be held this spring in various sections of the state.

And bared the knotted column of his throat, The massive square of his heroic breast, And arms on which the standing muscle sloped, As slopes a wild brook o'er a little stowe Running too vehemently to break upon it.

HISTORY A THLETICS IN THE Fort Smith Junior College have taken a slightly backward turn in the eight years they have been a part of the school activities. With basket ball and tennis as a start, football was added, then a gradual decline to basket ball alone. When the college was established in 1928 a basket ball team for men was organized and a tennis team started practicing for games. Women's basket ball and tennis teams were also organized.

The tennis teams

started out their first year by playing high schools. In 1931 a football team was organized, with F. M. "Dick" Keith as coach. The Lions hit that line for the junior college for three years, then in 1934 football was discontinued. Women's and men's tennis went the way of the football team until last year the knights of the Lion sallied forth with basket ball as their only weapon. However, the dragons they went against were some of the first rate colleges of Arkansas and Oklahoma. They barely escaped with their lives. Last September an expansion of Athletics campaign was started in the columns of the Lion's Din. This coupled with the building of the new stadium at the rear of the building brings a brighter prospect for future athletics of the college.

Coach Jchn R. Thompson began his fifth basket ball season with the junior college Lions under a heavy handicap as he had only a small and mostly green squad with v/hich to work. However, they developed rapidly under his expert coaching and displayed a fine game of basketball. Mr. Thompson attended Hendrix College where he was one of their outstanding athletes setting five Arkansas records, one of which stands today. COACH JOHN R. THOMPSON

Coach Jimmie Mims came to Fort Smith Junior College two years ago from Virginia where she had been teaching at Blackstone College. Miss Mims attended school at George Peabody College for teachers in Nashville and is a member of the Delta Psi Kappa, national honorary physical education fraternity, and Kappa Delta Pi, national honorary education fraternity. COACH JIMMY MIMS

During the first semester, the girls' basket ball team, under the expert guidance of Miss Jimmy Mims, did some excellent work and learned to handle the ball flawlessly. The team played the high school championship team, a tournament of three games. The high school champions won the first two games, so the third game was not played. Besides the leading sport basket ball, they played volly ball and indoor baseball. With the coming of spring and warm weather during the second semester, soft ball became the leading sport. The girls became so proficient in this that they challenged the boys to a game. Throughout the year the girls worked diligently and, win or lose, their love for all sports remained steadfast, proving their right to the title off true sportsmen.

Coach Thompson's cagers faced a stiff schedule during the 1936 basket ball season but in spite of superior opposition they fought courageously (hiring the entire season furnishing the senior colleges some of their strongest opposition. Most of the boys were new to the game and Coach Thompson worked under a great handicap in molding a team to meet strong senior competition. The ten members of the squad showed a great deal of interest in the game and worked diligently every evening to improve their game. Coach Thompson is to be commended for his patience and untiring efforts also. The members of the squad who received a letter were: Joe Durham, Ralph Jennings, Bill Bevens, Joe Goebel, Ray Spyres, John Ramsey, John Earle McKennon, and Harvey Marsh, Student Manager, who was of valuable help to Coach Thompson and the team.

JOE DURHAM

Center

"Bull" playing his third season for the Lions was one of the most valuable men on the team. He was high scorer of the season and his ability to get the ball off the opponent's backboard was unexelled.

RALPH JENNINGS

Forward

"Sonny" did not join the team until the beginning of the second semester but his ability to sink baskets from any position on the court immediately won him a position. He held the highest average of the season.

BILL BEVENS

Forward

"Sinker" was a letterman from last year and his defensive play made him a valuable member of the team. He was a pure shot and tallied his share of the points for Junior College. RAY SPYRES

Guard

"Snake Hips" was one of the fastest men on the team and although he was new at the game he developed rapidly and was a great addition to the team. Spyres is in his freshman year this season.

JOHN E. McKENNON

Guard

"Dubby" proved to be an excellent guard and was fast on the offensive. His eye for the basket was good and he scored a number of points for the Lions. This is his first year at the Junior College.

JOE GOBEL

Guard

"Sloppy Joe" played a neat game of basket ball and handled the ball faultlessly. Joe has seen plenty of action with the Lions as this is his second year to letter.

JOHN RAMSEY

Forward

"Two-Point" saw enough action in each game to win his nickname although he has no past experience. Next to Durham he is the tallest man on the^ team and in a few instances substituted at center.

HARVEY MARSH . Student Mgr. Stude worked untiringly in the interest of the Lions and proved indispensable to Coach Thompson in many ways.

January

11, Lions

Okmulgee

. 33

January

17, Lions

Muskogee -

. 41

January

21, Lions

Arkansas Tech _.

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January

28, Lions

. 32

February

3, Lions

February

Eastern Oklahoma

Arkansas Tech

6, Lions -

Ozarks

February 11, Lions .

. 38

Muskogee

February 13, Lions .

. 32

U. of A. Freshmen

February 14, Lions

February 16, Lions .

. 58

February 18, Lions -

February 19, Lions .

_ 38

February 22, Lions -

Eastern Oklahoma ..

_ 54

Okmulgee

Ozarks

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U. of A. Freshmen