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Boreham Library University of Arkansas • Fort Smith
PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF FORT SMITH JUNIOR COLLEGE, FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS.
Presents
FORT
SMITH
We Pause . . . for words of appreciation to a man who is never too busy or too tired to help us with our troubles. Mr. Reynolds has been "on the job" many times when a less interested person would have abandoned the problems of the student. We are grateful for the attention and recognition of student government that Mr. Reynolds has made possible through his untiring efforts. We realize that associations with him have made Junior College a better and more interesting place in which to study this year. As a token of our sincere appreciation for his constant service and loyalty, we respectfully dedicate the I94O NUMA to Mr. Reynolds, the friend and helper of each Junior College student.
James W. Reynolds
Students . . . the old school year-book days are back again. The staff of this year's Numa has done its best to provide you with a living memory of your school days in JC. We have tried to present graphic and informal "snaps" of our school activities in the year past, and have taken great pride in the theme of informality that has been carried on throughout the book. Above all, the staff has attempted, by its persistent efforts, to present to you Jaycees a book that can be treasured in the years to come; a book that will daily grow more and more a part of y o u r precious memories.
. . . The Campus
And sometimes I forget thy looks and what thy ways may be! I have denied thy were at all—yet still I fight for thee. —Anna Mempstead Branch
We cannot know how much we learn From those who never will return, Until a flash of unforseen Remembrance falls on what
has
been. —Edwin Arlington Robinson
SCHOOL BOARD The students of Fort Smith Junior College are grateful to the members of the school board, for through their efforts these seven men have helped to make our school days more profitable and enjoyable, and our city more desirable.
J. R. WOODS President
W. G. SHIPLEY
J. W. RAMSEY
Vice-president
Secretary
W. L. CURTIS
FRANK W. DYKE
Dr. A. A. BLAIR
J. P. WOODS
SCHOOL BOARD
J. W. RAMSEY President of the College Mr. Ramsey's work has long- been directed toward the building of a greater junior college for Fort Smith. With him as president, our progress is assured.
J. C GIBSON Business Manager In addition to his duties as business manager for the Fort Smith schools, Mr. Gibson has the responsibility of taking care of all financial matters connected with the Junior College. We appreciate the work that he has done for us.
OFFICERS
ELMER COOK Dean
Unswerving in his loyalty to the Fort Smith Junior College is our dean, Elmer Cook. Characteristic of his kind service and guidance is his desire to help each student individually, as well as the student body as a whole. Always understanding and ready to help us, he is well deserving of our highest respect.
J. W. REYNOLDS Assistant Dean J. W. Reynolds will always be remembered as the instructor, counselor, and comrade of every student. He is the outstanding1 personality in the Fort Smith Junior College, and as a result of his never ceasing work our school will continue to improve.
DEANS
FACULTY
GALEN ABBOTT Auto-Mechanics
DELMER ASHWORTH Journalism and English
ESSIE BERRY French
B. S., Kansas State Teachers College, Pittsburg; Graduate Work, K. S. T. C., Pittsburg
A. B., West T e x a s State Teachers College; B. J., University of Missouri
A. B., Ouachita College; Graduate Work, University of Arkansas, University of Oklahoma
BRUCE BEVENS Director of Intramural Sports
A. W. BLAKE Printing
CRAIG M. BLEVINS Arts and Crafts
Parsons (Kansas) Junior College; B. S., Kansas State Teachers College, Pittsburg; Graduate Work, K. S. T. C., Pittsburg, Colorado S t a t e College, Fort Collins, Colorado
B. S., Kansas State Teachers College Pittsburg; Graduate Work, K. S. T.C., Pittsburg
J. R. BURROWS Accounting
DOLPH CAMP Mathematics
KENNETH CLARK Woodworking and Drafting
M. Accts., Bowling Green Business University; Special Work, University of Tennessee
B. A., Hendrix C o l l e g e ; M. A., Peabody College
B. S., Kansas State Teachers College, Pittsburg
B. S., University of Oklahoma; M. A., Cincinnati University
FACULTY
FACULTY
OPAL CLARK Music
KATHERINE COBB English
ROYAL S. CURRY Shorthand and Typing
Parsons (Kansas) Junior College; Kansas State Teachers College, Emporia; B. S., Kansas State Teachers College, Pittsburg; Arkansas State Teachers College
Sophie Newcomb; B. A. and M. A., University of Texas
Phillips University, Enid, Oklahoma; A. B., Southwestern College, Winfield, Kansas; Graduate Work, Oklahoma A. and M., Stillwater; Wichita (Kansas) Business College
MARY HAAS Home Economics
HELEN FRASIER Education and Psychology
MARY R. HYNES Librarian
A. B., Lander College; M. S., University of Tennessee; Graduate Work, Columbia University
B. A., University of Arkansas; M. S., University of Arkansas
Library School of St. Louis P u b l i c Library; Western Reserve University
RUTH HAMILTON Latin
LUELLA KREHBIEL English
MARY GEORGE MARTIN Physical Education
A. B., Galloway College; M. A., University of Iowa
A. B., M. A., University of Kansas; University of Colorado
A. B., Galloway College; Graduate Work, Colorado University
FACULTY
FACULTY
BEN I. MAYO Physical Education
MARGARET MONTAGUE Speech
PEGGY PADDOCK Zoology
A. B., Hendrix College; Graduate Work. University of Michigan; University of Illinois; Northwestern University
B. S. E., University of Arkansas; Graduate Work, Columbia University; Certificate, Rice School of the Spoken Word; Central School of Speech, London
A. B., M. S., University of Wichita; Graduate Work, University of Oklahoma; Texas Christian University
J. FRED PATTON Economics
EULA RATEKIN Chemistry
MARY REINHARDT Spanish
A. B., M. A., University of Arkansas; Graduate Work, University of Michigan; George Peabody College for Teachers
William W o o d s College; Washington University; University of Illinois; B. S., M. A., University of Missouri
B. S. E., University of Arkansas; M. A., T e a c h e r s College, Columbia University; Graduate Work, University of Oklahoma
J. W. REYNOLDS Social Science
ADDISON WALL Band and Orchestra
HAZELLE DAVIS Regristrar
A. B., Arkansas State Teachers College; M. A., University of Iowa
B. S., University of Arkansas
Central
College
FACULTY
. . . The Students
MISS HELEN FRASIER Miss Frasier has been both guide and "good fellow" to the students. Her interest, sympathy, and cooperation in school activities makes the Sophomores feel, as Holmes would say, "Let her live to be a hundred; we need her on earth."
SOPHOMORE OFFICERS On the front row at the left is Norman Hall, president of the class for both semesters. On the right is W. C. Davis, vice-president first semester. Paul Lovoi, on the left, rear row, served as vicepresident second semester, and Floy Ellis Van Zandt, on the right, served as the class secretary both semesters.
Gene Apple
Virginia Beth Bailey
Thelma Been
Band, '39, '40
French Club, '40; Girl's Athletics
A Cappella Choir, '39, '40
Barbara Collins
Tom Collins
Mary Ayleene Cotton
Future Teachers of America, '40; French Club, '40
Future Teachers of America, '40; I. R. C., '40; Band, '39, '40
Band, '39, '40; Student Board, '40; F u t u r e Teachers of America, '40
Denny Crofton
W. C. Davis
Helen Denton
Numa Staff, '39; Band, '39, '40
Radio Council, '40; Numa Staff, '40; Hall of Fame, '40; vice-president o f Sophomore Class first semester
James Dodd
Margaret Edmonsond
Helen Erfurth
Numa Staff, '40; Junior College Play, '39, '40; Sock and Buskin, '40
Future Teachers of America '40; Science Club, '40
Lion's Din Staff and Grizzly Staff, '39, '40; I. R. C., '39, '40; Home Economics Club, '40
Hugh Good
Katherine Ann Crier
Guy Graham
Future Teachers of America, '40; French Club, '39, '40; I. R. C., '39; Science Club, '40; Numa Staff, '39; A Cappella Choir '39, '40; Junior College Play, '39
Bill Hunt
Norman Hall
Anna Beth
Numa Editorial Board, '40; Student Board, '39, '40; Lion's Din and Grizzly Editor, '39, '40; I. R. C., '40; A Cappella Choir, '40; Sock and Buskin, '40; Junior College Play, '40; Theta Phi Kappa, '39, '40; Hall of Fame, '40
Radio Council, '40; Numa Editorial Board, '40; President of Freshman C l a s s ; President of Sophomore Class; Student Board, '39, '40; I. R. C., '40; Band, '39, '40
Future Teachers of America, '40; A Cappella Choir, '39, '40
Freda Hays
Mary Teresa Hess
Paul
Future Teachers of America, '40; Home Economics Club, '40
Future Teachers of America, '40; Girl's Athletics
Camera Club, '40; Tennis and Basketball
Paul Lovoi
Clifford
Student B o a r d , '40; I. R. C., '40
Basketball a n d Track, '39, '40
Lyon
Mary McAtee French Club, '39, '40
Harrington
Hodges
Billy Mack
Ralph Moore
Mabel Morris
James
Student B o a r d , '39; President of Freshman Class, '39; French Club, '40; Radio Council, '40; Basketball and Track
A Cappella Choir, '40; Science Club, '40
A Cappella Choir, '39, '40; B a n d , '39, '40; Sock and Buskin, '39
Lucille Marley
Baddy Strozier
Ruth Stackable
Student B o a r d , '40; French Club, '39, '40; Lion's Din and Grizzly Staff, '39, '40; Sock and Buskin, '39, '40; Basketball and T r a c k ; Vice-president of Student Body, '40; Hall lege Play, '40
Student Board, '39, '40; R a d i o Council, '40; Future Teachers of America, '40; I. R. C., '39, '40; A Cappella Choir, '39, '40; Numa Staff, '40; Theta Phi Kappa, '39, '40; French Club o '39f - F a m e
John C. Thornton
Floy Ellis Van Zandt
President of Student Body, '40; I. R. C., '40; Theta Phi Kappa, '39, '40; Hall of Fame, '40
Radio Council, '40; Future Teachers of Ame-ica, '40; French Club, '39, '40; Numa Staff, '40; Girl's Athletics; Theta Phi Kappa, '39, '40; Secretary of Freshman Class; Secretary of Sophomore Class; Secretary of Student Body, '40; H a 1 1 of Fame, '40
Howard
Swofford
McK.ee
Ella Mayme Williamson
Lucille White
Mildred Wilder
Dorothy Weinberger
Future Teachers of America, '40; Debate, '40
Future Teachers of America, '40; A Cappella Choir, '39, '40; French Club, 40
I. R. C., '40
French Club, '39, '40; Radio Council, '40; Sock and Buskin, '39, '40; Junior College P l a y , '39, '40; Girl's Athletics
,
c L A S S O F
'40
DOLPH CAMP Associations with a gentleman and scholar such as Mr. Camp will be among the fond memories of many students. His friendly, understanding attitude toward students brings closer together the levels of teacher and pupil.
FRESHMAN OFFICERS In the first row, left to right, are C. B. Murphy and Jim Stackable, president of the class the first and second semesters respectively. Gene Buck served as vice-president for the full year. Doris Gene Geren was the secretary of the class for the first semester, and Mary Helen Hinnant the second semester.
IVANELLE ALBIN
ROBERT ALLEN
"Smiles quietly most of the time."
"The girls like me."
JACK ALFORD
WILLIAM ANDERSON
"I haven't had a date this year."
"School starts at seven a. m."
KATHRYN ARNOLD
IDA MAE BARROW
"Not a sound from her."
"Did you say something?"
FRED BAKER
EVALENA BARROW
"The blacker the cigar, the better."
"What's in assembly today?"
EDNA BERRY
BERT BURKET
"Quiet always."
"The quietest man from Van Buren."
ROMALEE BOYD
BILLIE MAE BAXTER
"Was it Milton or Dryden?"
"Oh, them hair!"
JACK CUTBIRTH
MAXINE DEAN
"He can hit 'high C.' "
"Of the best hook-and-ladder family."
WILMA JEAN DANIEL
JACK DEXTER
"I'll teach school."
"Most appealing boy."
GRACE DAVIS
"Well, call me a taxi."
LEROY DODD
GREGORY FALLS
"It will be stupendous! colossal!"
"H.R.M. Gregory I."
MARY KATHERINE EAKIN
EMMA SHIRLEY FAUCETTE
"I'm in a hurry."
"Should study her lessons."
BONNIE EAST
"We'll go in my car."
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'41
NANCY GEAN "I'm knitting for poor Nancy/' JACKMAN GILL ''I'll not worry about it now."
GRADY GARRISON "Fame rests on baby talk." THERESE MARIE HARTMEIER "A dream walking."
BOBBY HICKS "Basso profoundo." MARY ANN HINKHOUSE "I just don't see."
BILL HORTON "Winter, ear muffs; summer, ear muffs/' GLENN HACKNEY "Ping Pong Club."
PAULINE JAMESON "Doing nicely, thanks." PATRICIA KENNEDY "If you like me, call me Pat." GEORGE KING "He's big, girls, but gentle."
EDITH GOODNOW "Smiles always/' FREDA GRAHAM "No comment."
ELWANDA HAYS "No grass under her feet." ROSEMARY HICKMON "Silence is golden."
MARY HELEN HINNANT "On your way, big boy." MARTHA HIRSH "Famous frat pin collection."
NANCY JABER "Pleasant as the breeze." KADE JABER "Wanna buy a duck?"
KENNETH KIRKPATRICK "Is it free?" MANFORD KECK "The ten o'clock scholar."
EULALIE KRAFT "No relation to Miracle Whip."
BURT LIEBERSTEIN "The show must go on."
WALTER LEVY "Little Hun."
WARREN McLELLAN "A cowboy when he grows up."
JACK McNEIL "South of the Border."
JAMES MOORE "I grin sometimes."
LOUISE MARTIN "See what the boys in the back room will have."
TOMMIE MULLEN "Sees all; says nothing." C. B. MURPHY "A sartorial Valentino.
HOWELL OSBORNE "Blondie." BLANCHE OLIVER "Always a busy woman."
M A R Y KATHERINE PRIDE "As demure as a daffadill—" CONRAD PUGH "President, Ping Pong Club." BOB PAYNE "Cute in knickers."
ARTHUR MORAN "I'll tell you how it's done."
JEAN NICHOLS "Oh! I'm so happy . . . today!" EUGENIA BESS McDANIEL "Why make up my mind?"
KATHRYNE PRICKETT "1500 tardies per year." RUTH PRICKETT "Five minutes before Kathryne."
BILLY ROTERT "Writes in his sleep.' JO SAMPLE "Queen of May.
JEAN SAMPLE "Let's all take it easy." JOHN ROBERT SHIPLEY "Sweet Rosie of Shipley."
ROSEMARY SPAFFORD "I sing like the birdies sing." EVELYN SPEAR "I love to hear her read."
OSCAR STROZIER "I don't say much." EUGENIA SWEARINGEN "Smiling redhead."
HEDERICK TUTTLE "Telephone 4818 (Special request)." WARREN TAYLOR "Treasurer Ping Pong Club."
LAWRENCE WHITTAKER "I only look simple." A. B. WILKERSON "Flopping is so simple." PEGGY WALKER "Least of all students."
CHARLES SHOPFNER "It will take ten more years." FRANK SINGLETARY "Out all night."
JIM STACKABLE "Best all-around president." JOHN STEPHENSON "Beau Brummel."
EMMA JO SCHOLTZ "Thanks, but I have a date." BILLY TRAYLOR "B. A. School of Recreation."
NEVA MAE VARGO "Girl Scout." MARTHA VAN HOOK "Oh! The lady in red!"
EMMA DORIS WILMANS "Credit where credit is due." STANLEY YODER "Perfect attendance on Thursdays."
. . . The Activities
BEAUTY Miss Therese Marie Hartmeier
COLLEGE QUEEN Miss Floy Ellis Van Zandt
Gregory Falls
Bill Hunt Floy Ellis Van Zandt
John C. Thornton
Buddy Strozier Dorothea McCullough
Betty Ben Geren W. C. Davis
Jim Stackable C. B. Murphy
DEAR.
Censored — almost!
. . . Sadie
Hawkin's night . . . Once upon a time—! . . . Too hot to handle Stacks at work . . . While the men slept . . . Well look at the Gerens! . . . Stuck-up! . . . Spring—and John Robert . . . Tall, dark, and fourteen . . . Kangaroo Court . . . Does he love it! . . . "Once upon a midnight dreary—" . . . Snow again . . . The Girls!
REMEMBER ME BY...
We posed! . . . National G u a r d Camp . . . Isn't it wonderful? . . "Please, Sugie" . . . Joe (Ockenfel's)
College . . . Surprise!
You don't mean it ...
. ..
We're in
the army now . . . Saturday night —Sample ? . . . Faker! . . Swingcapation
. . . "Stuff"
performs
. . . Too close up! . . . There's Louise! . . . Class dismissed.
MORE STUFF ...
Camera hounds . . . Well, Butch! . . . Gee! Home talent . . . Stack still working( ?) . . . The days of chivalry . . . What's
come
Dub? . . . Ah, sweet mystery
over of-
. . . Long legs . . . Life in the raw . . . It can't happen here . . . Lincoln High performers . . . I don't get it ...
Dodd "doodles"
. . . Strozier close-up . . . Sadie Hawkins stomp . . . At it again
CALENDAR Sept. 18—School opens, as usual. Whoopee! You know who is in three of my classes? Sept. 19—Oh! Books and more books. Woe is the pocketbook. Sept. 21—First JC assembly. J. W. R. and J. W. R. talk and talk. Sept. 26—Election! John C. (Confucius) Thornton takes into his hands the reins (rains) of leadership. C. B. Murphy and Norman Hall head classes. Sept. 28—Sophomores and Freshmen battle to draw in touch football game. Some lose excess poundage. Sept. 29—First student board meeting. Political pot begins to simmer. Oct. 3—Sophomores receive Frosh gracefully ( ? ? ) at annual Freshman Reception. Mr. Patton goes back to childhood and leads games. Oct. 4—Lion's Din and Grizzly merge to publisl first paper. Bill Hunt is JC editor. Freshman rules begin. Oct. 9—Sophomores meet to provide pleasures and joys for Freshmen in Kangaroo court next day. Oct. 10—It happened! Oct. 13—Friday, the thirteenth, and nothing happens. Oct. 17—Who said lightning never strikes twice in the; same place ? Those belts did. You guessed it. Kangaroo court again. Oct. 24—Sadie Hawkins party. Was Cy's jug really empty? Oct. 27—Play try-outs. Many knees showed signs of wear and tear the next day. Oct. 30—Play cast announced. Oh, well, didn't expect to make it, anyhow. Oct. 31—Boo! Halloween. Who stole the lock on the hen house door? Nov. 1—Student board plans radio programs. Jim "Stack" elected president of I. R. C. Nov. 2—Two-day vacation begins. Why couldn't those teachers have a meeting every week ? Nov. 6—JC choir serenades general public over radio in its debut. Many feminine hearts beat faster. Male hearts—beat. Nov. 7—Hilton Kessler also serenades, this time in assembly. Feminine hearts stop beating. Hirsh and Whittaker "cut a rug." Nov. 8—Numa staff organized with Bill Hunt, Terry Hartmeier, Gregory Falls, and Norman Hall as heads. More gray hairs for Hunt. Nov. 14—JC band "swings out" in assembly in first appearance of year. Didn't have to use water to put 'em out, but—. Nov. 17—Girls win community chest contest by twenty cents, so the party is on us, boys.
CALENDAR, Continued
Nov. 19—JC National Guardians brave perils of wild life (rabbits) for seven-day camp. Nov. 20—Ho, hum! What did anyone ever do to deserve an 8:00 o'clock class ? Pink slips! Sale of aspirin doubles. Nov. 23—Carl Sandburg here. Even "Skeeter" Baker didn't go to sleep. Nov. 24—Student board meets. Political pot still boils. Nov. 28—Student board meets in momentous two and one-half hour session. Pot boils over. Nov. 29—Debaters at Little Rock. Oh, well, it was a nice trip. Nov. 30—Thanksgiving! Um-m-m, is that turkey good! Nov. 31—Oh! That pain in my stomach must be appendicitis. Dec. 5—Dress rehearsal for JC play. Five until—! Dec. 6—Only nineteen more shop-lifting days till Christmas! Dec. 8—Play is big hit! Stackable and McCullough expected to sign movie contracts at any time. Dodd and Rotert (they advertised it) overjoyed at size of audience. Dec. 9—Movie contracts fail to materialize. Oh, shucks! Dec. 10—Huh, oh, our mistake. Dec. 12—"College Capers" goes on the air in senior high assembly. Mr. Blevins says it's the best broadcast he ever heard. Well—! Dec. 19—Christmas assembly. Choir entertains with Christmas carols. B-oy, it sure is good to be alive! Dec. 20—Christmas party. "Saint Nick" Blevins turns snooper. Dec. 21—Holidays begin. It still feels good to be alive. Dec. 25—Christmas. Peace on earth. To men, good will. Jan. 1—New Year. No, you're kidding. Jan. 2—School reopens. More aspirin in order. Aviation course begins. Birds, look to your laurels! Jan. 4—Snow. Rotert falls and busts—! Girls find snow good for complexions. Jan. 11—Student board meets again. Stew is unstewed. No one burnt. Jan. 15—First student board dinner meeting. Stew is eaten. Lions opep basketball season with win over De Molays. Jan. 16—Whee! "Cheapskate" is big hit. Dean Reynolds' cigar is also hit, but it was strong enough to survive. Jan. 17—Dean Reynolds and Mr. Curry settle arms shipment issue in I. R. C. debate. Result: Jan. 18—Miss Hynes tells all. And how she tells them! Jan. 22—Ah-h-h-h-h-choo! More snow. Ice skating. Some on skates others on . Lions wallop Chair Company. (Not with a chair either.) Jan. 24—First semester ends. Hot dogs!
CALENDAR, Continued
Jan. 2G—Grades received. Something hot besides dogs. Aspirin supply almost gone. Jan. 28—Second semester begins. That's enough, isn't it? Jan. 29—Lions lose to Mayo's O. P. O. (By One Point Only.) Jan. 30—"Numa" celebrities chosen. Terry is most beautiful. "Butch" and "Effie" tie for most popular. No blood shed, but—! Feb. 4—Stackable decides to wake up. Tuttle takes his place. Feb. 5—Lions win another. Speech class speaks. Feb. 6—Class elections. Hall re-elected. Stackable chosen Freshman president. That's what he gets for waking up. Feb. 9—Debaters at Arkadelphia tourney. They went and—came home. Feb. 12—Lions stumble again. "All-Amateur" cagers cavort. Thornton turns ape. "Niagara" Falls drips. Feb. 14—Valentine's day. Sweethearts, let's grow old together. Feb. 16—Hunt and Rotert are second semester Grizzly editors. Those silly Billies will be nilly willies before it's over. Hall of Fame announced. Feb. 19—Nothing happens. Feb. 20—Dr. Bacon tells us how to develop our personalities in assembly. Ockenfels is caught trying to make friends with a cow as a result. Feb. 22—Raymond Moley lectures. John C. wows the high school "chillun" in quiz show. Feb. 29—First JC Variety Show! All the girls fall for the "Old Profile wishes. Lovoi almost faints. Mar. 1—Dean Reynolds at national JC convention. Cast of "Taming Of The Shrew" announced. Mar. 4—C. B. Murphy join several others on wailing wall. Some say printing of "Numa" is cause. Mar. 5—Dr. Morris Fishbein lectures. Mar. 6—Frankfurter Frizzle. Lovoi pulls a joke which someone actually laughs at. Mar. 7—Dale Carnegie tells how to win friends and influence people. Ockenfels is seen with that cow again. Mar. 8—Hunt "struts his stuff" by bringing Mr. Carnegie to school. Third period 13-B English class almost starts riot. Mar. 12—"Taming Of The Shrew" presented. Boys hunt for more front row seats. New cut system announced. Aspirin supply replenished. Mar. 15—I. R. C. conference at Fayetteville begins. Delegates try to settle international situation. Result: Well, they're still fighting. Thornton finishes Confucius. Mar. 19—C. B. has practically washed the wall away by now. Mar. 21—Oh-h-h-h. Spring vacation. In the spring a young man's fancy turns, if she is able. (It's a pun.)
CALENDAR, Continued
Mar. 22—Inter-class track meet. Strozier stars. We don't win, though. Mar. 26—Spring vacation ends. It wasn't our fault. That cow must have kicked Ockenf els in the face. Mar. 28—Second Varieties Show. Thornton and Lovoi declare indefinite moratorium on fox hunting. C. B.'s colored friend steals show. Mar. 29—Tennis team loses match to high school. April 1—All-fools day. It isn't hard for JC students to act the part. April 2—Tony Sarg performs. William Murphy turns fish, or does he? April 3—Leap Year party. Boys say the best things in life are free. April 5—Unexpected vacation. Band festival. April 11—Mrs. Roosevelt lectures. Terry Hartmeier finds that she wants to be first lady. April 12—Whoops! Grizzly is rated All-American. Silly Billies weren't so silly after all. April 12-13—'Taming of the Shrew" entered in State Speech Festival at Arkadelphia. April 15—More pink slips. All out of aspirin again. April 16—Assembly. Hilton Kessler stops girls' hearts again. April 23—Magician mystifies us in assembly. April 30—Second College Capers broadcast aired. May 1—Picnic and hayride. Oh, joy! May 7—Smile girl contestant chosen. May 14—Lovoi scores again with third Variety Show. May 26—Baccalaureate. May 28—All-school picnic. May 30—Tears for all. Commencement exercises.
STUDENT BOARD
John C. Thornton
C. B. Murphy
President
Norman Hall
Rath Stackable Jim Stackable
Mary Ayleen Cotton Grady Garrison
Mary Helen Hinnant
Baddy Strozier
Secretary
Vice-President
Under the capable leadership of its collective officers, the Student Board has been a great help to the student body, and it is largely through its work that we enjoyed such a great amount of self-government. This body symbolizes the spirit of cooperation that exists between the students and the faculty.
Paul Lovoi Betty Ben Geren
Leroy Dodd Bill Hunt
ACTIVITIES The Student Board is the official governing body of the Junior College, and this year it wa,s more "official" than ever, because it enjoyed complete independence of faculty control, except when the board itself asked for assistance in times of distress. These times arose o'nce in a while and Dean Reynolds did an admirable job of "straightening things out." Because of its independence, the Board was encouraged to engage in a busier year of managing school activities than there has ever been in the history of the JC Student Board. The interest which existed in this organization was intensified by a genuine political battle during the first semester which climaxed in a 150 minute meeting. When this was settled, the members put it behind themselves and turned out some good work. The Variety Show, a community project, was originated to provide free public entertainment for people of all ages. Under the capable management of Paul Lovoi, three "bang-up" performances were given, each with a packed auditorium. The other JC community project, the annual Sunrise Easter Service, was arranged, but bad weather prevented its being held. The Board handled this year's Community Chest drive and almost tripled last year's contribution from JC. A contest between the boys and girls was won by the fairer sex by a margin of twenty cents. The Board had several evening dinner meetings in the dining room of the home economics department. The "home ec'' girls did a fine job of serving the meals, and the Board members discovered that it was much more pleasant to talk with a full stomach.
STUDENT BODY OFFICERS
THE BOARD
NUM A STAFF These are the persons responsible for the 1940 NUMA. They nave labored long and hard to produce this "high class" publication. They offer it to you as your yearbook, with the hope that it will become a valuable part of your college memories. If it does, the staff will feel well rewarded. STAFF Literary . . . Emma Shirley Faucette Features Rosemary Spafford Athletics Billy Rotert Organizations . . . Martha Van Hook Photographs . . . Floy Ellis Van Zandt Photographers . . . Paul Hodges and John Robert Shipley Art James Dodd Sophs Ruth Stackable Frosh William Murphy
EDITORIAL BOARD Bill Hunt Norman Hall Therese Marie Hartmeier BUSINESS MANAGER Gregory Falls W. C. Davis, Assistant PRINTING EDITOR C. B. Murphy
GRIZZLY STAFF To the Grizzly Staff goes all the praise for excellent work in behalf of the college in the school newspaper. Although the college paper and the high school paper were combined, excellent cooperation between the two has resulted in a bigger and better publication for all.
EDITORS Bill Hunt
Bill Rotert Buddy Strozier Gregory Falls Burt Lieberstein
THETA PHI KAPPA This organization is truly the brain-trust of the college. As the honorary scholastic society of the school, its members are only those students who have qualities of leadership, school spirit, and scholastic ability. It is a great honor to belong to this organization, and the members are to be congratulated highly. Luella Krehbiel, Sponsor C. B. Murphy Ruth Stackable Floy Ellis Van Zandt Edith Goodnow William Murphy Doris Gene Geren Bill Hunt John C. Thornton
Betty Ben Geren Elwanda Hays Emma Shirley Faucette Paul Lovoi Dorothea McCullough Paul Hodges Evelyn Spear
Emma Doris Wilmans Helen Erfurth
DEBATE SPONSOR Royal S. Curry This club has carried our debate honors through many a battle. Although this is its first year of existence, there are great hopes for a successful future. Billy Rotert Gregory Falls Conrad Pugh Mary Ann Hinkhouse Ella Mayme Williamson Jack Alford
RADIO COUNCIL The Radio Council, formed at the beginning of the first semester for the purpose of promoting the radio programs of Junior College, had a tough job and they did it well. Unfortunately, matters arose that made th e council ineffective—but a wealth of praise is due the council and its hard-working chairman, W. C. Davis. Norman Hall Floy Ellis Van Zandt Dorothy Weinberger Edith Good now
Ruth iStackable Ralph Moore Dorothea McCullough W. C. Davis
CHAIRMAN W. C. Davis SPONSOR J. W. Reynolds
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OFFICERS President . . Jim Stackable Vice-President . . . Betty Ben Geren Recording Secretary . . Ruth Stackable Corresponding Sec. . . Edith Goodnow Chairman of Program Committee Paul Lovoi Sponsor . . J. "VW. Reynolds
The I. R. C., as it is affectionately called by Junior College students, is a society that exists solely in behalf of student interest in national and international matters. Many interesting guest speakers discussed current political and economic problems as they exist in the world today. Glenn Hackney William Murphy Doris Gene Geren Betty Ben Geren Norman Hall Bill Hunt Ruth Stackable John C. Thornton Edith Goodnow Therese Marie Hartmeier Billy Rotert Mary K. Eakin Tom Collins
HOME ECONOMICS CLUB The Home Economics Club is a welcome addition to any school and particularly in JC. This club provides excellent facilities for JC girls to partake of sewing and cooking activities, and next year we hope to see this club in full swing. Nancy Jaber Jo Ellen Been Billie Baxter
Eugenia Swearingen Freda Hays
Paul Lovoi Walter Levy Burt Liebersttein Jack Alford Conrad Pugh Dorothea McCullough Maxine Dean Patricia Kennedy Helen Erfurth Hederick Tuttle Jim Stackable Ida Mae Barrow Martha Hirsh
OFFICERS President . . Helen Erfurth Nancy Gean Vice-President Secretary . . Emma Doris Wilmans Treasurer Louise Martin . Mary Haas Sponsor .
SOCK and BUSKIN This "College-Hi" society was reorganized this year by Junior College play production members to further the dramatic talent of both Junior College and high school students, and to extend the scope of activities for the dramatically inclined. Jack Alford Maxine Dean James Dodd Leroy Dodd Gregory Falls Nancy Gean Betty Ben Geren Doris Gene Geren Therese Marie Hartmeier Mary Helen Hinnant Billy Hunt J. L. Kidd Kenneth Kirkpatrick Burt Lieberstein
Louise Martin Dorothea McCullough Jean Nichols Mary Margaret Plunkett Billy Rotert Charles Shopfner Jim Stackable Bill Stanton Buddy Strozier Hederick Tuttle Martha Van Hook Peggy Walker Dorothy Weinberger Lawrence Whittaker
OFFICERS Mary Helen President Hinnant Jim Vice-President . . . Stackable Secretary . . Buddy Strozier Treasurer . . . . Dorothea McCullough Sergeant-at-arms . . Kade Jaber Sponsor . Margaret Montague
FRENCH CLUB OFFICERS President . . Vice-President Gene Geren Secretary . . Sponsor . .
Buddy Strozier . . . Doris Edith Goodnow . Essie Berry
Here is the organization responsible for the standard greeting of Junior College, "Parley Vou." The French Club has done much to promote interest in the study of France, its people, language, and its customs. Warren Taylor Doris Gene Geren Edith Goodnow Elwanda Hays Mary Ann Hinkhouse Mary McAtee Ralph Moore William Murphy Jean Nichols
Charles Shopfner Evelyn Spear John Stephenson Buddy Strozier Peggy Walker Dorothea McCullough Virginia Bailey Floy Ellis Van Zandt
FUTURE TEACHERS of AMERICA This club is going to be responsible for many of our future teachers in this school system. Under th-a excellent guidance of Miss Helen Frasier, this club has made much progress and we are sure that they will have continued success in the future.
Eugenia Swearingen Kade Jaber Margaret Edmonsond Ruth Stackable Ella Mayme Williamson Walter Levy
Jack Cutbirth Anna Beth Harrington Floy Ellis Van Zandt Mary Teresa Hess Billie Baxter C. B. Murphy
OFFICERS President . . Hugh Good Vice-President . . Barbara Collins Lucille Secretary-Treasurer White Sponsor . . . 1Helen Frasier
CHOIR One of the most popular organizations in the college is the choir, which was organized in October in 1938. Its purpose is to present, for the pleasure of both the students and the community, choral group singing of religious, classical a'nd semi-classical selections. Kathryn Arnold Ida Mae Barrow Thelma Been Grace Davis Mary Katherine Eakin E. Shirley Faucette Betty Ben Geren Anna Beth Harrington Therese Marie Hartmeier Martha Hirsh Mabel Morris Jean Nichols Jean Sample Jo Sample Ruth Stackable
Lucille White Jack Alford Robert Allen Jack Cutbirth Grady Garrison Hugh Good Bill Hunt Walter Levy Burt Leiberstein James McKee William Murphy Billy Rotsrt Jim Stackable Charles Shopfner Frank Singletary
OFFICERS President Secretary . . . Reporter . . . Business Manager Ben Geren Accompanist Murphy Sponsor . . . .
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Bill Hunt Jo Sample Bill Rotert . . Betty William Opal Clark
AVIATION SPONSOR A. T. Shuller
The ever air-minded students provide a promising future for this newest addition to the Junior College schedule. This CAA course should supply everything that is needed to make Junior College a "high-flying" institution. Eugene Buck Kade Jaber Bill Stanton
Buddy Strozier John Stephenson
BAND This fine band of musicians was organized to entertain the student body throughout the year and to advertise the school by playing at other schools and for other organizations in the surrounding territory. Both popular and classical selections are included in the repertoire of the organization. Mary Ayleen Cotton Billie Baxter Ivanelle Albin John R. Shipley Eugene Apple Norman Hall Charles Shopfner Denny Crofton James McKee Billy Traylor
Tom Collins Walter Levy Howell Osborne Dan Crites Arthur Moran Lawrence Whittaker Bob Payne Eugene Buck Bert Burkett
PRESIDENT Denny Crofton
SPONSOR Addison Wall
G. A. A. This organization is one of the most popular of the girls' organizations in the school. Mrs. Martin has made it possible for the girls to participate in many sports. The girls receive athletic training as well as training in such subjects as rhythmic dancing and others. This class is also responsible for the fresh touch of beauty that crosses the campus on bright sunny days. Eugenia Swearengin Billie Baxter Wilma Jean Daniels Elwanda Hays Jo Ellen Been Blanch Oliver Mary McAtee Margaret Edmonsond Freda Hays Mary C. Pride Evelyn Spear Floy Ellis Van Zandt Betty Ben Geren
IN THE PICTURE— First Group Left to right, Roswell Ramey, Grace Shipley, and Dan Crites. Second Group Back row, Harward Barry, and Charles Glover. Front row, Jo Ellen Been, Oscar Glassburn, and Doris Goforth.
Dorothea McCullough Romalee Boyd Barbara Collins Virginia Beth Bailey Mary Teresa Hess Doris Goforth Pauline Lobdill Dorothy Weinberger Jean Nichols Ella Mayme Williamson Doris Gene Geren Mary Ann Hinkhouse
SPONSOR Mrs. Mary George Martin
SECOND SEMESTER STUDENTS We are always glad to welcome second semester students. They add immeasureably to the activities of the school, both socially and scholastically. We hope that they found JC pleasing and enjoyable as well as an excellent institution of learning. Harward Barry Jo Ellen Been Don Billingsley Dan Crites Eugene Dauben Joseph E. Durham Oscar Glassburn Charles Glover Bill Griggs
Billy Hill Pauline Lobdill Wendell Pendleton Roswell Ramey Grace Shipley John L. Smith Dale Underwood Robert Crisp Doris Goforth
SCIENCE CLUB This club has been re-organized this year and offers a welcome opportunity for students of scientific interest to continue their interest outside of actual class work. This is a very interesting organization and the students of Junior College take full advantage of this opportunity. Paul Lovoi Martha Hirsh Margaret Edmonsond Patricia Kennedy Dorothea McCullough Hugh Good Betty Ben Geren John C. Thornton Hederick Tuttle Frank Singletary Glenn Hacknev
Eugenia Swearingen Mabel Morris Oscar Strozier Clifford Lyon Gregory Falls Walter Levy Doris Lee Goforth William Murphy Warren Taylor Burt Lieberstein
OFFICERS President Secretary Sponsor
. . Arthur Moran . . Elwanda Hays . .
Peggy Paddock
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"THE LATE CHRISTOPHER BEEN" CAST Dr. Haggett Mrs. Haggett Susan Haggett Ada Haggett Abby Tallant Rosen Warren Creamer Davenport
Jim Stackable Jean Nichols Therese Marie Hartmeier Dorothy Weinberger Dorothea McCullough Burt Lieberstein Gregory Falls James Dodd Bill Hunt
On December 8, "The Late Christopher Bean" was presented in the high school auditorium by members of the college division of Sock and Buskin. An appreciative audience hailed the play that rollicked Broadway two years ago. The performance did credit to Sidney Howard's amusing story of a New England family and their struggle for wealth against tremendous odds. The characters were genuinely portrayed.
"THE TAMING OF THE SHREW" CAST Katherine Mary Helen Hinnant Petruchio Buddy Strozier Baptista Gregory Falls Grumio Walter Levy Biondello Burt Lieberstein Bill Rotert, Mary McAtee, Fred Baker, Emma Jo Scholze, Virginia Bailey, William Anderson, Hederick Tuttle, Nancy Gean, Doris Gene Geren, James Dodd, Warren Taylor, Howell Osborne, Evelyn Spear, Jim Stackable, Dorothy Weinberger, Ella Mayme Williamson, and Mary Katherine Eakin. Dorothea McCullough assisted Miss Montague as student director.
Members of the Shakespeare appreciation class presented the ever-hilarious "Taming of the Shrew" on March 12 in the high (school auditorium. Presentation in modern dress gave the play an added touch of charm that delighted and amused even the most critical audience. The wit and genius of William Shakespeare lived again to delight people everywhere with his comedy. The taming scene, with a somewhat changed cast, entered the state Speech Festival at Arkadelphia April 19 and 20.
JAYBIRDS Front row, left to right: Lawrence Whittaker, Jim Stackable, Jack Alford, and Johnny Reichardt, captain. Back row: Leroy Dodd, Oscar Strozier, Ralph Moore, and Bill Hunt. Those not in the picture: Jack Dexter, J. L. Kidd, Bob Pugh, and Jackman Gill.
ORIOLES Left to right: Bert Burket, Hugh Good, Kade Jaber, James McKee, and Howell Osborne. Those not in the picture: Gene Buck, captain, Bob Gilchrist, Jarry Bass, Arthur Moran, and Burt Lieberstein.
POOCHES Front row, left to right: Bonnie East, John Stephenson, Warren Taylor, Billy Rotert, and Gregory Falls. Back row: Fred Baker, Paul Hodges, Hederick Tuttle, and Grady Garrison, captain. Those not in the picture: C. B. Murphy and Billy Traylor.
JEEPS Left to right: Denny Crofton, Bobby Hicks, Buddy Strozier, captain, Glenn Hackney, and Conrad Pugh. Those not in the picture: Jack McNeil, Clifford Lyon, Bill Stanton, W. C. Davis, Bob Payne, Charles Shopfner, William Anderson, and Warren McLellan.
Jack Dexter
Clifford
Lyon
Grady Garrison
Ralph Moore
Guard
Center
Guard
Guard
SEASON'S RECORD 22 18 29 11 31 33 26 22 15
DeMolay Chair Company Mayo's High School Alumni Crouch-McConnell Crouch-McConnell Mayo's DeMolay High School Alumni
Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior
207
College College College College College College College College College
26 48 27 25 29 19 22 18 37
Bruce Bevens Coach
251
BASKETBALL Beginning the season with green material, our basketball team progressed rapidly and produced a team worthy of much praise. Since the City League, of which Junior College was a member last year, was not organized this season, games were scheduled with local independent quintets. All the games were played in the high school gymnasium. One of the major factors contributing to the success enjoyed by the squad was the fact that it played as a unit, placing the importance of team-work above that of the individual. All the boys put forth their most wholehearted and sincere efforts every minute of the time they were on the court. Because of these facts no single player stood out as a high scorer or hero. Only four members of the squad will be lost through graduation. Since this is true, an even better team than that which represented us this season will be expected next year. However, giving credit where credit is due, we express to these boys our appreciation for their work in giving us a long-to-be-remembered quintet.
Fred Baker
Buddy Strozier
Bill Rotert
J. L Kidd
Paul Hodges
Forward
Guard
Forward
Forward
Center
SPRING SPORTS Spring sports in JC definitely tend to turn toward the intra-mural type of athletics. Tennis, ping-pong, softball, track, and archery are the predominating recreational diversions. Tennis and ping-pong tournaments for the boys were run off. A tennis team was sent to Arkadelphia to compete in the state meet. The girls also had their swings at the little white balls. Although tourneys for the feminine element were not held, they were allowed free use of the tennis courts and ping-pong room. A golf team was not sent to the state meet this year because there was not enough interest shown in that sport to merit it. Archery also had a decline in interest. Softball was a sport enjoyed by both the boys and girls. A league, in which high school boys also participated, was formed. The girls contacted this sport through their gym classes. An intra-mural track meet, in which high school boys again took part, was also held, this event coming early in the spring. All in all, both in the spring and winter, it can be said that Fort Smith Junior College has a, program of intra-mural athletics which gives every student in the school a chance to enjoy the advantages which exercise provides.
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The Faculty and Administration Take This Opportunity for Extending
Congratulations ! To the Staff and Student Body for This NUMA
The Fort Smith Junior College is an Institution Dedicated to the Service of the Communities of Western Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma
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