NUMA 1967

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NINETEEN SIXTY - SEVEN Westark Junior College Fort Smith, Arkansas Volume 38 Max Gilbert Steve Page

Co-Editor Co-Editor

On the Edge of a Wilderness , ... in an area rich in history a small but vital fort was established. Soon it became a town, bustling with new ideas, striving to build a future. It was in such a surrounding that an embryo of an educational institution started, developed and grew. Fort Smith Junior College progressed from the stadium classrooms at old Fort Smith Senior High to the present forty-acre campus with modern buildings, a new name, a dynamic future.

THE FIRST FORT 1817 - 1839 The original Fort Smith stood on the boll beyond fte railroad tracb. Though it gave this community its name, this first fort was soon forgotten. Afterwards its building fell to ruin and the passing of time hid their foundations. These were excavated in 1963 by National Park Service archeolo<jist&.

. . . a vital fort was established . . .

. . . rich in history . . .

. . . a town developed and grew . . .

. . Ft Smith Junior College progressed . . .

. . . modern buildings . . .

Dr. E. T. Vines, president

President Vines Takes Vigorous Action Striving for a Eutopia of higher education, Dr. Vines attacks each day's work with a vigor and enthusiasm that makes Westark's president a truly remarkable person. In addition to all of the usual duties and trivialities that comprise each of his waking hours, Dr. Vines leaves no stone unturned in promoting greater hreadth of mind and cooperation between students and faculty. As chief administrator of the institution, Dr. Vines carries a full burden of responsibilities. One is his position as the executive director of the Board of Trustees. He is responsible for the coordination of the entire college program and has the final word about the activities carried on by the college. The images and ideals of our college are reflected by the President to the community, Board ofTrustees, faculty, and students. The President guides and has supervisory authority of all the activities of the college.

Continuing to study, Dr. Vines teaches classes in addition to his duties as college president.

Eva Pryor efficiently serves as Dr. Vines'personal secretary. 17

Breedlove Developing Into Outstanding Dean Enthusiasm is the outstanding quality which distinguishes Shelby Breedlove in his position as Dean of Westark Junior College. In this capacity, Dean Breedlove works with many of the administrative and departmental heads in establishing a superior educational institution. Breedlove not only concerns himself with the needs of the school, but also with the needs of the individual student. His interest in them is evident in his frequent visits with students both on the campus and in his office. A willingness to listen makes him both respected and liked by students as well as faculty. Breedlove has proved to be a dedicated and capable administrator in his two years as dean of the college. His pride in the school is expressed in his frequent appearances informing different groups of Westark. Faith in Westark's future is also strongly imbibed in Breedlove. Expansion and improvement are foremost among the desires Dean Shelby Breedlove has in sight for Westark Junior College.

Board Advises and Directs Administration Westark's board Trustees direct the college policies and recommends actions to the administration. The board works closely with the president, Dr. E.T. Vines, and with other college administrative officials. Constantly keeping the board informed is a responsibility shared by many on the staff, but Jim Bolin, business manager, faces the problem of reporting on the financial status of the school at regular intervals. Appointed by the Governor, the board members serve terms of varied length. Future members will be selected by a vote of the people of the Junior College district. Carnell Gardner will continue to serve as chairman of the board the remainder of this year.

Chairman of the board, Carnell Gardner, finishes his term on the board in 1967.

Front row: Chris D. Corbin, Carnall Gardner, E. S. Stephens. Back row: Mrs. Thomas Gallaher, E. R. Beshears, Clyde Randall, Jr., Tom Null, Herman Udouj.

Three Administration Positions Newly Created New administrative procedures necessitated the formation of three new posts. Mr. C. L. Brown who had joined the administration in 1965 was fully instituted as the director of terminal education. His duties include the night school program, the technical program and the community service classes. Claud Yancey was appointed Dean of Instruction. Mr. Yancey has served as faculty member and head of the department of business and secretarial science. As Dean, he will work closely with the faculty, having as a maj or concern the elevation of the level of instruction in each department. The Director of Student Personnel, Miss Lucille Speakman, assumes responsibility for services of the college toward the student. She also serves as Dean of Women. These new positions greatly facilitates the decentralization of administrative responsibility and authority. The job of Dean of Instruction entails much concentration and many hours on the part of its holder, Claude Yancey. Besides serving as director of Student Personnel, Lucille Speakman also serves in the capacity of the Dean of Women.

Playing a role in the administration is C. L. Brown, Director of Terminal Education.

Conferences, phone calls in the middle, between Claude Yancey and Lucille Speakman are not in the least unusual.

Able Administrators Perform Vital Function

Cordial and helpful, Harold Hile gives students guidance.

Not much time is found for relaxation in a day's time for Robert Runner, Dean of Men. 22

The guidance and counseling services are administered by Harold Hile. It is his duty to provide for students the information and advice necessary in choosing a career, selecting a school, or meeting their daily problems. Robert Runner, Dean of Men, has filled this traditionally "strong arm" position for two years. Runner is extremely helpful to male students who have problems with some aspect of college life. Registrar Mardell Christello continues the efficient maintenance of the academic records of the thousands of students who have attended Westark. Filing, counting, and typing through the many interruptions, her staff performs a function vital to the college. With the transfer of the college to a state supported status, the duties of Jim Bolin have become exhausting. His job of convincing the faculty of the necessity of using the proper forms seems to be never ending. The responsibility of the budget also falls on Mr. Bolin. Filling the Librarianship is George Lamb. Mr. Lamb has assumed this post with new intensity this year after a summer's study in library sciences.

In his first year, head librarian, G. E. Lamb spends many devoted hours to the updating of the library.

Very warm and cordial, Registrar, Mardel Christello, is the first to greet applicants for student status.

Poem writing Jim Bolin, Business Manager does pretty well with figures too

Department of Business,

Secretarial ScienceWestark's Largest

Claud W. Yancy, B.S., M.B.S.

Providing a strong background in business and secretarial science is the primary goal of this department. Students majoring inbusiness will find themselves at a particular advantage in that the courses offered are correlated with those at the University of Arkansas. Since Westark Junior College is a two-year college specializing primarily in the preparation of students for university campuses, this particular curricula builds a strong educational foundation for students wishing to transfer to any fouryear college for the completion of their formal education. The business department offers a variety of subjects ranging from the history of economics and its principles to the secretarial sciences and accounting, all of which are supplemented by the latest office equipment. Aside from the usual classroom work, many of the business faculty are carrying on various programs that are beneficial to the business aspects of the community as a whole. Under the leadership of C. L. Brown, these programs include classes on Economics Abstracts taught by Mrs. Frances Shaver, who is working on her doctorate in economics; Data Processing taught by Mr. Cole, who is a newcomer to the business faculty; the Manpower Program headed by Mrs. Ruth Gant; and finally, the Business Management Siminar headed by Mr. Powers.

Ruth P. Gant, B.S.E., M.A.

Paul Leggett, B.S.E., M.S.E.

Harry Porter, B.S., M.A.

Wayne Powers, B.B.A., M.B.A.

Frances Shaver, A.B., M.A.

Richard Taylor, B.S., M.B.A.

Sharon Winn, B.S.E., M.B.E.

Another hard-working instructor, Mrs. Gant, earnestly goes over class material with one of her students.

Students listen intently as Mr. Simpson presents one of his frequent, enlightening lectures in psychological areas.

Hollis Simpson, B.S.E., M.Ed.

Mardell Christello, B.S.E., M.Ed.

Delece Gordon, B.S., M.Ed.

William Crowder, B.S., M.A.

Gym Houses EducationPsychology Classes Four basic curricula â&#x20AC;&#x201D; education, psychology, philosophy, and physical education â&#x20AC;&#x201D; constitute the department of education and psychology. With the exception of psychology courses offered to the nurses at St. Edwards and Sparks Hospitals, all courses are taught in the gymnasium classrooms. Not only must a student be mentally prepared to work with people but also physically prepared. Active physical education is offered to meet this need. Activities in these classes range from conditioning exercises to participation in volleyball and other sports. Courses are designed to give students instruction in health, safety, first aid and camp counseling. The course designed for elementary teachers stresses program planning and techniques in P.E. instruction. Qualified instruction is necessary to assist the student in gaining an ability to work with people. Eight instructors comprise this department. Each one holds a masters degree and four have additional graduate study. Newly associated with this department are Mrs. Delece Gordon in education and Mr. Harry Rinehart in physical education.

Dorothy Rappeport, B.F.A., M.Ed.

Harry Rinehart, B.S., B.A., M.Ed.

Katharine Francis, B.S., M.A.

Betsy Altman, B.A., M.A.

Jerry Atkinson, B.A., M.A.

Barbara Bartlett, B.S., M.Ed.

S.H. Blakely, B.A., M.A., Ph. D.

Showing a film on Thoreau, Mrs. Barlett has become engrossed in the showing of her own film.

Joy Lowe, B.A., M.S. 28

Kathleen Skeen, A.B., M.Ed.

Regna Wood, B.S., M.A.

Department of English Builds Communication The English department at Westark Junior College is headed by Mrs. Katharine Francis. Due to her illness Jerry Atkinson served as acting head. Sidney Blakely, has returned to Westark this year. Two new instructors were added to the department this fall: Mrs. Joy Lea Lowe, B.A., the University of Arkansas; and M.A., Kansas State University; Mrs. Kathleen Skeen, A.A., Heidelberg University; M.A., University of Oklahoma, and additional graduate study, Louisiana State University. Mrs. Skeen previously taught at Darby Junior High in Fort Smith and also taught night classes at J.C. For the 1966-67 school year, Intermediate French and Intermediate Spanish were added to the Foreign Language section. Plans are underway to offer additional courses in French and Spanish for those who have had extra high school work in these areas. The Purdue English Placement Test, which had been given to all entering freshmen, was dropped in favor of using the A.C.T. to place students in these courses.

Rachel Smith, B.A.

Hattie Mae Butterfteld, M.M., B.M.,

Hoyle C. Carolan

Doctor of Fine Arts

Cultural Improvement of the College and Community Gathering around the piano for practical instruction are members of Dr. Hattie Mae Butterfield's harmony class.

Logan Green, B.A., M.Mus.E.

Goal of Fine Arts Enrichment of the arts through the life of the college and community and cultural improvement between the department, faculty, and students are goals of the Fine Arts Department. As chairman of the department, Dr. Butterfield is also instructor of the humanities classes, which study the art, music, literature, and philosophy of different ages. The purpose is to open to the student a clearer understanding of our present day culture. The speech and drama classes, headed by Mr. Carolan, toured the Civic Auditorium and the University of Arkansas Theatre. Before Thanksgiving, excerpts from "Antigone" were performed by the drama classes. With Mr. Green as director of music, the department sponsors a weekly program involving solely the students. Each Sunday, the program is presented on Radio Station KWHN at 6:30 p.m. Under the supervision of Mr. Howard, the art department offers to students a knowledge of art, using various media and subject matter.

James Howard, B.A.

Art students work amid a conglomeration of supplies.

Facility Planned for

Math and Science

Michael Hightower, B.S.E., M.Ed.

B.G. Amos, B.S.

This year the students and faculty of the Math and Science Department still found themselves working in antiquated old main. They had hoped to be working in modern labs with new equipment and in up-to-date surroundings. Plans were made to purchase the equipment for the new building earlier this year, however this purchase was delayed until six months before completion of the facility. Construction has begun on the new structure and is planned to be completed by fall semester. While the new classrooms are being eagerly anticipated, the learning process, although somewhat hindered by the lack of facilities, has not been stagnant. Credit for this can be given to the competent and skillful instructors. The Annual Academy of Science Convention was held in April at Arkansas State College in Jonesboro, Arkansas and was attended by the Math and Science instructors along with several of the students.

Wayne Anthony, B.S.A., M.S.

Doyle Coe, B.S.E., M.S., M.A.

John M. Deaton, B.S., M.S. B.L. Holder, B.S.E., M.S. Mr. Holder conveys slide rule intricacies to Duane.

Newness Accented in

Social Sciences

George F. McAlister, B.A., M.Ed.

Kay Gentry Collett, B.A., M.A. Harold H. Hile, B.S., M.S.E.

The accent was on the new in tne social science department this year. The department gained a new head and a new instructor and construction was begun on a new building. Mr. George McAlister, in his second year at Westark, was named head of the social science department. He replaced Miss Lucille Speakman, who was elevated to the position of Director of Student Personnel. However, Miss Speakman continued as a social science instructor. Miss Kay Collett, a recent graduate of the University of Arkansas, was added to the staff. Miss Collett brought impressive credentials. She had served as research assistant to Dr. Henry M. Alexander, Chairman of the Government Department of the U. of A. In collaboration with Dr. Alexander, Miss Collett authored a book entitled "The City Manager Plan in Arkansas." Miss Collett is the author of another book, a member of the board of directors of the Arkansas League of Women Voters, and on the correspondence staff of the University of Arkansas. Two other instructors whose varied talents enable them to serve in a dual capacity at Westark are also members of the social science staff. Mr. Harold Hile who serves as Director of Guidance for the college, and Mr. Robert Runner as Dean of Men.

Robert Runner, B.S.E., M.A. Lucille Speakman, B.A., M.A.

Many are the papers to be handed in in western civilization classes. Here Miss Speakman looks over one of her masses of papers.

Technical Department Trains Students for Skilled Industry Jobs

Leo Olsen

Bob Aston

Len Bauman, B.S.E.

The technical department has been integrated making possible a closer tie between this and other programs of the college. With the new arrangement in the technical department came new courses. Buildings already used by the technical department were enlarged, and new equipment was added enabling the department to handle a large number of students. A course in dry cleaning, taught by Mr. Clarence Fletcher, was added to the curriculum in December. Several of the courses come under the provisions of the Manpower Development and Training Act. This has given many of the students a chance to learn a skilled trade, who could not have otherwise done so. The act provides for a partial payment of a student's tuition and transportation expenses to the classes. Besides the regular day classes, night classes are offered for those who work during the day and desire to learn trade by night. Industry checks the plentifulness of skilled labor before moving into the Fort Smith area, thus the technical department at Westark plays an important role in training the people needed to aid industrial development and the expansion of the community.

Glenn Boyd, B.S.

Lee Cummings, B.S., M.S.

Robert Brown and Gary Cowan demonstrate their skill. Leo B. Rice Kenneth M. Dodds

William H. Fitzgerald

Westark's Staff Serves College, Community Essential are the roles played by the secretaries, food service, and maintenance staff. Each has specific duties and responsibilities that contribute to the on-going of the institution. Without the much-needed services of these people, the college could not adequately and'efficiently carry out its program. Secretaries, working amid piles of government forms, research material, talking on the telephone, or persistently hammering away on their typewriters, attend efficiently to the many and varied day's activities. Such is the tedious work that comprises the day of Westark's secretaries as they eagerly carry out the last details of administrative duties. Feeding throngs of hungry students and taking their money for textbooks come new semester time takes an endless amount of work. There are sundry chores performed by Mrs. MacWilliams and the other benevolent ladies who produce those delectable morsels of food in the Student Center. Maintaining the neat appearance of the campus by keeping it well-cropped, and wellhoed are just a few of the tasks of the maintenance crew. Remember when after the holidays you came back to find that the buildings had been freshly polished? Such are the tasks of Westark 's competent and hard-working maintenance staff. Dorothy Durden Business Office Manager

Genelle Yates Secretary to Business Mgr.

Betty Leininger Secretary of Tech. Dept.

Earline Looper Assistant Registrar

Bess McWilliams Food Service

Jeff Walker and Bill Meitzenheimer assist student worker Charles Henson.

Robert Rogers Maintenance Supervisor

James Clark Maintenance

Jeff Walker Maintenance

Lovell Walker Maintenance

Zealously attending to her duties as assistant registrar, Mrs. Looper looks up from her work.

Bill Meitzenheimer Maintenance

Charles Sanders Maintenance

Joe Schwartz Maintenance

Experienced Sophomore Class Characterized by Confidence One of the many things the beginning of a new year always brings to Westark is a confident class of sophomores. And, why not? They have one year of college credit backing them, making it much easier to be self-assured. At a two-year college like WJC, they are the upperclassmen, and naturally they assume a majority of the leadership. Serving as officers in many student organizations, sophomores gained valuable experience as leaders. The student body itself was directed by Steve Page, president; Charlie Grimes, vice-president; and Nancy Hinton, secretary-treasurer â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all sophomores. Although the sophomore class was considerably smaller than the frosh class, they made up any lack of quantity by their quality performances. With the aid of the sophomore class officers, Sam Gordin, Liz Sanford, and Linda Guthrie, the class had a role in planning and executing many of the major activities of the school year. Even though the class of '67 is completing what might have been a confident year for them, each must now decide what path to take next. For many, uncertainty has replaced confidence at this turning point. It is possible that their achievements here can be recognized as a whole, but what each individual does in the future will be scattered and varied information. Ambulatory Dr. Blakely strides to Lit.

Sophomore Class Officers: Sam Gordin, president; Liz Sanford, vicepresident; and Linda Guthrie, secretary-treasurer. 42

James Abernathy James Abbott Edward Allen

Emmaline Armstrong Bill Arnett Mark Atkinson

Monte Babitzke Jayne Balser Guy Bariola

Edna Barney Jo Ann Barry Marilyn Becraft Sister Bellinghausen

Roger Benhan Janet Bennett Larry Bittle Patricia Blackard

Preparing the activity calendar, sophomores Nancy Hinton, Bill Rotert, Gretchen Bruton, Randy Jones and Sharon Gingrich fight for choice dates.

William Blagg Wilma Boevers Eddie Booth

Joan Borengasser Larry G. Bottoms Larry K. Bottoms

Richard Bower Robert Brashears Lawrence Brautigan 44

Larry Bridges Joe Brodie Gary Brooks Howard Brownfield

Gretchen Bruton Charles Buchanan Janelle Burnham John Burns

Ronnie Burns John Campbell Robert Canaday

Douglas Cannedy Eugenia Carney Brooks Carter

Pat Casey Dwain Castleberry Ella Chumley 45

Melissa Clay Calvin Cobb Gary Colley James Cook

Bill Corey Elaine Cottrell Jim Cox Nancy Cox

Dwain Cromwell David Crook Danny Cross

Gail Crosslin Marvin Dandy Charles M. Davis

Jo Ann Davis Maytha Dime Jackie Dixon 46

Judy Donnohue Richard Dosher Dona Dougan

Donna Earp Claudette Estes Wilson Fargo

Linda Faubus Eugene Felder Don Fenwick

Posting information outside the library, sophomores Phyllis Rickman and Jan Miller adjust one of the posters. 47

Ron Fenwick Sherry Files Sharon Fisher

Sister Elise Forst Clyde Frazier, Jr. Mickey Freeman

Morris Fuller Duane Funk Jill Gabbert

Facing the many problems of being a student, deciding what to eat for lunch adds to the frustration of the day. 48

James Galloway David Gates Danny Gattis

Ronald Gentry Max Gilbert Darrell Gilbreth

Sharon Gingrich John Glidewell Sam Gordin

Richard Green Doris Griffin Janie Griffin Charles Grimes

Linda Guthrie Elaine Haislip James Haley Carolyn Haney

James Harris Raymond Harris Larry Hayes

John Tim Hendricks Ronnie Hibbs Eugene Hickman

Nancy Hinton Roy Hodges William Hogan

Janice Hough Al Hunt Dana Hunt David Johnston

James Jones Randy Jones Tom Kamerling Beverly Karr

Hurry is the word as sophomore choir members Gay Campbell and Maytha Dime prepare to make an off-campus appearance.

Jeri Ann Keck Linda Kelly Land on Kennedy

Sister Kateri Kern Wayne King Sister Knaebel

Mary Kynn Kohler Fred Kuykendall Gary Kuykendall

Afternoon classes give veteran sophomore, Gretchen Bruton time to experiment with art.

Clyde LaBorde Robert Lay Mike Liles

Joseph Little Danny Loyd William Ludington

Monte Lumpkin Maribeth Lux Paul Lynch

Tom McAlester Jo McAlpine Darlene McCartney Mary McFarland

Gary Mcjunkin Joe McKinney Mike McKinney Linda Mahan

Paula Mahoney Steve Mankin Jo Ann Martin

Larry W. Martin Larry Marvel Kathy Maynard

Don Mendenhall Tony Milam Janis Miller

Rusty Miller Sister Miller Barry L. Molder John Montgomery

Gary Moon Sandi Morgan Jim Morris Linda Morse

Ann Murphy Tony Murray Carolyn Needham

Walter Nolen Mary Nugent David Ollard

David Orrick Jerry Overturf Sonja Owens 54

Like others, sophomore Pat Casey gets assistance from Mr. Hile in planning her further education.

Steve Page Kenneth Parent Glenn Parr

Sharon Patterson James Peck Bill Peers on

Gloria Ann Perry Bill Pharis Beverly Pitts 55

Good grades result for Jim Whiteaker from long hours of solitude.

Tanya Porta Jerry Posey Don Powell

Ronnie Powell Ken Preston Harold Rambo

Jayne Reedy Jim Reese Anette Reid

Charles Rhodes Patricia Richmond Phillip Richmond

Phyllis Rickman Jack Riggle Donna Riley

Kai Rippey Leslie Roberts Bonnie Rogers

Bill Rotert Kenny Sagely Jack Sanderson Liz Sanford

Ray Schaap Bob Schneider Michael Scott Pat Scott

Patsy Sharum Ronnie Shaver Jo Ella Simmons

Judy Simpson Sindney Simpson Sister Timothy Soerries

Roy Southern Judith Spence Frank Spencer

Jerry Stamps Bruce Stapleton Bobby Stephens Benny Stovall

Tom Stringer John Stroup Ernest Swearingen Ronnie Tabor

Eddie Lee Thompson Gary A. Thompson George Thompson

Marshall Thompson Steve Tempos Rosa Triplett

Stanley Trotter Robert Turner Larry Ulmer

Many students, who walk to and from classes, find shortcuts across the campus.

Ronald Vaughn Ellanette L. Vinson Salley Walker

Susan Walker Jerry Walrod Gregort Ward

Martha Jane Warren James Weatherton Alice Weeks

The steps of familiar Old Main will be used for the last time this spring by the class of '67 during formal graduation. 60

James Whitaker Jim Whiteaker Laura Whitson John Wilcox

BiU Wilhelm Danny Williams Gerald Wilson Jim Winn

Julie Wofford David Wood Donald Wood

Randy Woody Jerry Wooten Gary Young

Record Number of Freshman Flood To Crowded Campus"

With September of '66, freshmen traditionally invaded the Westark campus just as they have done for thirty-eight years. This year, however, with a record-breaking enrollment of 633, their presence was especially felt. In classes considered primarily freshman courses, for instance, few empty desks could be found as instructors faced an unfamiliar multitude. This mass of newly inducted college students also took full advantage of their eligibility to participate in college activities. Freshmen took part actively in many clubs varying from the Art Guild to the Young Republicans, and many were even instrumental in organizing new groups. From the mass there arose not only participants but campus leaders. First semester Mike Whitt, Carolyn Wakefield, and Brenda Dukes held the freshman class offices of president, vice-president, and secretary, respectively. They represented their class on many issues and served on numerous Student Board committees. As the year began, the size of this largestclass-ever was its greatest impact. Now, however, their impression has become deeper for like each class before them they have brought with them willing leaders, fresh ambitions, and a new spirit.

Carroll Abbott Ken Allen

Freshmen class officers, top to bottom: Mike Whitt, president; Brenda Dukes, secretary; and Carolyn Wakefield, vice-president. 62

Phyllis Agler Fred Allison

Sandy Albert Mary Angeletti

Marilyn Archibald Donald Armstrong John F. Arnett Wilford Arnold

Karen Ashlock Eugene Astre Buddy Avlos Charles Bailey

Donald Baker Norman Ballenger Elizabeth Balser Tommy Bannister

George Banziger Janet Barger Charles Barker Jackie Barker

Jerry Barrett Henrietta Bartlett Sandy Bartlett Pat Baucum Bob Beasley

Charlotte Becker Don Bell Tom Berry Bill Bethel Herman Billy

Dennis Bing Wilma Black Steve Blackard Bob Blanks Mike Blocker

Lawrence Bly Gary Blythe Lynne Bobroski Pam Bock Mary Bonifield

Don Booth Connie Borden Marc Borengasser Carol Bousifet

Karen Bowers Sarah Bracken Bill Bradley Jim Bradley

Linda Branson Marvin Brant Wayne Brant Dewayne Brickey

Philip Brickey Mary Bridges Steve Bridges Ronnie Br inker 64

Long hours are spent in labs, looking through microscopes, and notes, as can be seen by Joan Worley.

Bob Brown Ronald Brown Larry Bruce Becky Bryan

Larry Buck Jack Buckner Joe Buergler Bill Buergler

Shirley Burger Carolyn Burns Robert Burris John Buss

Danny Byrd Beverly Campbell Ronald Campbell Curtis Carney 65

Empty chairs can be seen in the library, but the action picks up as term papers become due.

Kenny Carson Sandra Carson Jane Carter Phyllis Carter

Donna Caton James Catton Joe Chappell Bill Cherry

Larry Christian Howard Christiansen Dinah Churchill Mike Cialone

Dale W. Cluck Steve Clutter Sandra Coble Karen Cochran

Wayne Coe Randy Coleman Wesley Combs Carol Cook

Judy Cooper Tommy Corcoran Christopher Core Dana Core

Dorothy Corrotto Keith Crabtree Jerry Craddock Janice Crawford

Carolyn Crogger Don Crook Danny Crouthers Elaine Dailey

Jackie Daniels James Darnell Denise Davis Gregg Davis Jerry Davis

Jim Davis Mary Davis Sandi Davis Tanya Davis Doris Daws on

Tony Denham Kathryn Deustei Larry Dillon Bill Douglas

Daniel Duerr Dorothy Duggin Brenda Dukes Jimmy Dunn

Judy Dyrhood John Eddleman Neal Ellison Bill England

Andy Estes Judy Eubanks Ralph Evans Thurman Evans

Carol Falleur Charles Farney Barbara Featherston Curtis Featherston DeDe Feldman

Penny Fingerhut Randy Fingerhut Liddy Fitch Darlyne Fite Dennis Fite

Dickey Floyd Charles Fortner Ken Fose Nellie Frazier

Gayle Frederick Betsy Freeman Dana Friddle Darlene Frost

Roy Frost Kenneth Fry Roger Fuller Steve Furner

Mike Gamble Bryan Gammill Gary Garrett Ricky Garrison

Preparing for cheerleader tryouts, Sophomore Kai Rippy helps Freshman Mary Tankersley with her number. 6V

Pat Gazzola Mike Gentry Eddie George Beverly Gipson

Danny Johnny Robert Martin

Wayne Glover Coins Coins Golofski

Lucy Gordon Jimmy Gossett Carol Gowens Larry Green

Barry Greer Mary Anne Griess Charles Gross Gary Gunter

Lost freshmen find their way through college life with the aid of the activity calendar. 70

Allen Gushen Carlton Haas Bobby Haggard Rick Haggard Bob Hamilton

David Hanna Dickie Hanna Jo Hanna Patrick Harrelson Margaret Harris

Rosie Hartoon Jim Hartsfield Kenneth Hartsell Jock Hartzog

John W. Hayes Paul Hayes Marsha Hayden Wilma Hays

Hurley Hedges Jo Henderson Marcia Henderson Dorothy Henley

Donny Henry Nan Henry Mike Hens on Paulette Hern Gary Hicks

Merle Hill Chester Hinkle Elizabeth Hinton Joe Hissom Paul Hodnett

Woodrow Hogan Gerald Holcomb Linda Holland Ray Holmes

Tom Holmes Larry Holt Meredith Howard David Hoyle

Penny Hoyle Rosanna Hudgens David Hughes Kenny Hulsey

Marion Humphrey Steven Hunt Mike Hutcheson Dwight Inman

Breathless freshmen find it's a long way to the gymnasium, especially on a cold day.

Sharon Ison Mary Jack Douglas Jackson John Jackson

Peter Jacobs en Don James Kenneth James Bill Jester

Randy Jetton David Johnson Les Johnson Mary Johnson

Perry Johnson Amos James Charles Jones Donald Jones

Attending pep rallies and supporting the Lions are parts of the college life of a freshman.

Bob Jones Buck Jones Linda Joyce Marvin Joyce

Taylor Joyce Bill Kautz Mike Keifer Kevin Keleher

Shirley Kelly Arthur Kendall Bill Kersh Phyllis Kesner

Charles Ketter Rick Kibler Mike Kleck Denny J. Koenig 74

Steve Koenigseder Angel Kwolek Sharon Landrum Lawrence Landsverk Linda Langston

Dwight Lawrence Libbie Lawrence Jimmy Lee Karen Lee Karyl Lee

Phil Lewis Mike Liggett Jim Lincks Alex Linson

Gary Lipe Tim Lively Robert Loaskie Marcia Lockhart

Barbara Lovett Linda Lowrey Donna Luper Bill Lux

Linda Luyks John Lykins Gary Lyles John McAleb 75

Allen McCammon Tony McDaniel Cleve McDonald Steve Mclntosh Claire Mcjunkin

Michael McLaughlin Cathryn McNeil Mary Maddox Lynn Mankin Mike Mankin

Larry Maroney Cliff Martin Imelda Martin Charles Marsac

Rodney Mason Wayne Massey David Masters Mike Matlock

Marsha Matthews Duane Matthews Felix May Duane Mendenhall

Liz Mendenhall Burley Middleton Richard Mikel Charles Miller 76

Richard Miller Gary Mills Vincent Mirra Lee Moffett

Bill Montgomery Richard Moody Bobby Moore Joe Moore

Larry Moore Sandra Moran Jenny Morris Paul Morrison

Guy Morrow Margarete Mullen Betty Napier Carolyn Narramore

Arriving late for class means that freshmen must fight for parking space in the dust and congestion found in the parking lot. 77

Beth Neal Tommy Neumeier Larry Newman Travis Nichols

Danny Nigh Lewis Nipp Billy Norries Sandra Norris

Olan Nugent James Oakley Michael O'Bryan John O'Daniel

Dennis Odom William Boyd Osborne Sherrie Osburne Pat O'Shea

Finances quickly become a problem to college freshmen when classes start and books are bought. 78

Donna Paclawski Ken Palmer Amanda Parker Brenda Parker

Dale Parker Margaret Parker Billy Parks John Patterson

Bill Payton Garland Pence Connie Peters Johnny Ferryman

William R. Pharis Louise Phillips Roger Phillips Mary Pickle

Barry Pittman Fred Pittman Danny Plummer Peggy Porter Carl Pouland

Claire Pound Dorothy Pound Dana Presson Michele Price Jane Pryor

Albert Quoss Josie Ragland Susan Rainwater Terry Rambo

Paul Ray Pierce Rebsarnen Tommy Reding Kristy Reese

Gary Reichert Hoyt Repass Don Reynolds Steve Richards

James N. Riddle Lynn Riebow Marsha Riggs Mary Ritchie

Charles Robbins Don Robertson Larry Robertson Larry Robertson Myra Robinson

Diane Robison Ken Rogers Millissia Rogers Jack Rose Jackie Rouw

Receptive to Josie Ragland's problem, Miss Speakman lends aid.

Richard Rownak James Rutherford Ken Ruttle Helen Sanders

Mike Sanders Tina Sandusky John Satterfield Carol Schneider

Linda Schneider Emmett Schoeberl Nancy Schouweiler Dan Scott

Warren Scott Ronnie Sebastian Jerry Selby Robert Self 81

Typical ofstudentworkers, Carolyn Wakefield finds paper grading laborious.

Sidney Servin Bob Sewell Dale Sexton James Shackelford

Becky Shank Woody Shank David Sharp Paul Sharum

Cody Shaw James Shelby Larry Shelly James Sheren

Judy Sidler Dick Simmermon Fred Simmons George Simmons 82

Allen Singleton James Singleton Susan Skinner Cynthia Sloan Sharon Sloat

Gerald Smith Jimmie Smith Rebecca Smith Terry Smith Roger Smithson

James Soehlman Ron Sparkman Charles Spradlin Mary Lynn Spillers

Warren Stark Barbara Steele James Steele Bruce Stephens

Tommy Steward Lana Stewart Jerry Stockburger Barbara Strom

Martin Strunk Marilyn Stubblefield Sue Sturgeon Ronnie Summerhill

Jeff Swafford Peggy Sweeden John Symonds Mary Tankersley David Tapp

Edward Taranto Debby Taylor Mike Tedder Jane Telaar Debbie Thomas

James Thomas John Thomas John Thomas Mike Thomas

Phillip Thomas Linda Thompson William Thompson Tom Threlkeld

Anita Tibbits Raymond Titsworth Larry Tole Dale Trentham

Bobby Vann Jerry Vickery Gail Vinck Sidney Vogelpohl 84

Pausing for a moment in the day's hectic schedule, Mary Griess reads The Collegian.

Joan Wade Dion Wagley Carolyn Wakefield Randy Walker

Mary Walrod Bruce Ward Nancy Ward Sam Wear

Mike Weatherton Elizabeth Webb John L. Weindel Luanne Weir

Edward Weisenfels Linda Welch Kenneth Wells Larry Wells

Girls' P.E. classes collected coat hangers to buy shower curtains.

Tommy Wells Sally Wery Dave Westmoreland Tommy Whedbee

Beverly Whisenhunt Charles White Danny White Tony White

David Whitman Mike Whitt Jerry Wilcox Allen Wilhite

Frankie Wilkerson Sam Wilkerson Harold Wilkins Paul Williams

Jean Willis Marilyn Wills ey Reita Willsey Gwendolyn Wilson

Iris Wilson Joe Wilson John Wilson Robert J. Wilson

Sharon Wilson Susan Wilson Virginia Wilson Lizbeth Winford

Gary Wise Barbara Witt Susan Witter Bill Wolfe

Larry Woodard Joan Worley Bradley Worrel Tom Wright Katy Wurst

Eddie Wyatt Don York Raymond Young Dick Zellars Mary Zies

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Training of Special Students a Useful Community Service As well as freshmen and sophomore students there are also students which when grouped together compose a section of special students. These students are nurses from both Sparks and St. Edwards hospitals; technical students in every field of skilled labor; Manpower Development Training Act students preparing for positions in industry and business; and part-time students, including those working toward degrees, personal satisfaction, or advancement in their professions. Through these students Westark hopes to expand the industrial capabilities of the area, provide enrichment for its citizens, and thus bring about a better working relationship between community and college. Such a relationship is necessary if a community is to expand and prosper in this era of atom? and space travel, television, and jet commuting. If a community is capable of filling the gap of uneducated and unskilled by producing educated and skilled workers for modern business and industry, success is inevitable for an ameliorating society. As well as personnel for business and industry, Westark helps train those persons so vitally needed in the nursing profession in both professional and academic subjects.

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Ricky Abshier Donald Adkins Raymond Albertson Thomas Alexander

Carolyn Allyn Winadeen Almond Ocampo Anaya Vicki Baker

Karen Ball Jim Beal Stanley Bearden Jim Bell

Tyrus Bell Donna Benson Charles Beshers Duane Blackmon

Working as part of the MDTA are Helen Smith. Doris Koenigseder, and Majorie Phillips.

Sue Boman Virginia Bracken Carol Brasuell Joseph Breen

James Brown Robert Brown Donald Bryant Keith Buttress

Wayne Cameron Kathy Carmack Rebecca Combs Connie Conger

Ralph Cooper Jerry Corley Gerald Cosby Charles Coulter

Jerry Cowan Norma Crawford David Cromwell Doyal Dale Gayle Davis

Jeffry Davis Jo Anne Davis Thell Davis Sue Ellen Day Merrial Dunn

Ronald Dunn Geraldine Dutton Mary Eckman Jackie Kurd

Mary Einert Roy Eneks Burton Evans Mary Ferguson

Hazel Fielder Bonnie Fine Grade Fountain Harriett Fox

Elmer Freeman Betty Friga Linda Gatlin James George

Ricky Abshier, student in electronics, operates the citizens-band radio.

Dale McDonald listens as his fellow students discuss the fine points of Auto Body Repairing.

Diana Gray Paula Green Donald Griffin Dianne Gudgell

Ann Hanna Brenda Heavener Patsy Hicks Barbara Hillhouse

Lewis Holt Tommy Hopper Glen Hosier Lynn Howard

Jana Hoyle Juel Hurst Kathy Jackson Elaine Jacob

Peggy James Carol Johnson Amos Jones Bob Jones Buck Jones

Vicky Kern David King George Lee Jerry Lee Carolyn Lewis

Evelyn Lewis William Lovell Thomas Lynch Russell McAlister

Danny McClain Russell McDonald J. B. McKennon J. R. McKinney

Louis MacBryde Sherry Manning Johnny Mason Maudie Martin

Wanda Maule Norma Maupin Larry Merrywell Lana Moberly

Jimmy Moore Roy Murphy Sharon Neuman Phyllis Nowell

Larry Odom Jennetta Oswalt Robert Owens John Parker

John Paunell Hazel Piper Judy Place Clifford Prescott

Anna Price Darrell Price Francis Price Dianne Purtle

Jo Ann Redding Sue Rice Gwendalynne Roop Wallace Russell Cheryl Scamardo

Kenneth Shipley Mary Smith Sam Smith Roger Solesbee Sharon Sparks

Laura Stitzer Darrell Storts James Thomas Malcolm Travis

Robert Turnage Dewey Turnipseed Marilyn Walker Owen Wallace

Frances Wells Linda Whitaker George Widener Hollie Wilbanks

Mary Wilkerson Deborah Wilkins Jan Wilson Nuel Winders

Modern buildings house technical division.

Enrolling Students Find First Days Exhausting There comes that moment in life when it seems the best thing to do would be to forget the whole thing â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and registration must be that moment. If vou've never stood in those mile long lines and waited those countless hours just to get either a long yellow card or a long green card, you'll never know how it feels to have one shoved in your hand, ready for the race. After the start, there follows hand cramps â&#x20AC;&#x201D;with only half the card completed. Then comes the jockeying for position, but on getting to the rail you find the way blocked ... class closed. Well, it's back to the old starting gate where you cross out the old plan and try to formulate a new one. Again you attain the rail position, and leave the bewildered prof wondering about that mutilated card he just signed. Do you smile? Not yet! You're at the far turn and... and! "Your car must be registered. No. You cannot complete registration without it. Sorry, go talk to Mr. Runner." And it never ends! After the Dean's signature, you're in the homestretch alright and you've made the wire, but guess who gets the prize money (tuition fees)? You guessed it â&#x20AC;&#x201D;the business office. Sure you've gotten rid of your little old yellow card, but don't laugh yet; the worst is yet to come. School has just begun!

Fees must be paid before registration is complete. Mrs. Durden of the business office collects funds.

By all Westark students twice yearly the acquisition of books is a problem.

The family car will be getting an education, too. Joan Borengasser could stand driver's education.

Climbing stairs gives needed exercise for students who are watching their weight. Classes in the gymnasium may necessitate a long walk across a wind-swept campus in the dead of winter.

Welding classes in the technical division give training for students who anticipate this career.

Nursing students study in Westark labs in partial fulfillment of degree requirements.

Academic transfer students enjoy the quiet of a small afternoon in World Literature.

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Although this section is supposed to typify student life at Westark, don't panic girls, the boys aren't this thick.

Attending Classes

Classes often involve the running of complicated machinery.

Task of All Students Everywhere one looks on campus one sees a multitude of students which, from a distance, look somewhat alike but, what different lives and interests each face represents. The constantly expanding curriculum meets the needs of the versatile students at Westark. Classes for students who have completed a four year program of college but have returned to take enrichment courses or pick up basic ones are available. Many people are taking community service (non-credit) courses in business, finance, data processing, and the supervisory field in industry. Still others are engaged in the university extention courses which offer classes in education and business. Another phase of college life is night school. Classes are offered in general education, and the extention courses and community service classes are offered only at night. Certainly not to be left out is the work of the MDTA which trains people in the business field. Other classes are provided for the ''traveling" students, the nurses, who attend science and liberal education classes. And the Technical department offers classes in the mechanical arts and vocational fields. 101

September Activities Include Mixer, Board Election The Mixer, sponsored by the Student Board, was the first activity of the 1966-'67 school year, held on September 28, at the Westark Gymnasium. The purpose of sponsoring such an event was so each student could become familiar with the faculty and his fellow classmates. Food brings everyone, so the evening opened with a cook-out outside of the gym. The members of the faculty served as hosts and hostesses. Even though the arrival of the coke machine was delayed, appetites weren't hindered. After the colas and the grills cooled down and the hamburgers and hot dogs disappeared, the students moved inside the gym to dance along with the music provided by the Green Monks, a local dance band. During the dance, the Student Board nominees were announced and the election was held the following day in the Student Center.

Students go "bare-footin" to the music of the Green Monks.

The DAY AFTER the get-acquainted dance, the Student Board used this student service to dispense with the surplus from THE NIGHT BEFORE.

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Counting Student Board election ballots proved to be time consuming and tedious for Ray Schaap and Jerry Atkinson.

Marking the ballot is easy for Bob Hamilton because few people run for student offices.

Faculty and students combine efforts to prepare food for the cook-out that preceded the GET-ACQUAINTED DANCE.

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Laboratory assistant, Bill Payton, explains techniques to be used in dissecting a rat to Jo Ann Martin.

Ordering, filing, marking, and shelving books takes the time of Phyllis Rickman, an assistant to George Lamb. "Charlie" spends much time chasing leaves across the campus in the fall.

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Hours Are Spent in Industrious Activities Here at Westark Junior College not all of the studying is done in class. Quite the contrary. Many students spend countless hours pouring over volume upon volume of reference material and research books in our library. There, several student workers are always eager to be of service to any who requests it. Since the library is open nightly, Monday through Thursday, the availability of academic sources is provided for many students. Students find many and varied ways in which to invest their non-classroom hours. Aside from organizational functions, they often hold part-time jobs on and off campus. On campus, student workers are employed in the library, the office, and each of the educational departments. Off campus, students are known to work in a broad field of occupations ranging from reporters for local newspapers, to sales clerks, to secretaries, and the list could go on and on. Westarkians can be found employed in almost every type of business in town. Work and study alone do not constitute the extent of the students' extra curricular education. Students stay abreast of current local, national, and world events. Therefore, modern communication conveniences, such as radio and television, play an important role in making the Westarkian a well-rounded student and individual.

The Collegian often provides food-for-thought in spare time.

The Library is a place often filled with students, but sometimes with only a few serious ones.

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It takes skill to find a quiet place for a quick hand of Bridge.

Charles Fortner serenades; Sarah Braken listens; Brooks Carter wonders what part he plays.

College Life is a scramble for seats; this is evident even at some pep rallies and a few ball games.

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After classes Time for Rest, Relaxation, Fun Not all is work without relaxation for Westarkians. Students and faculty alike spend a portion of their campus hours as well as their free time engaged in such refreshing and educational enterprises as meditation, fellowship, athletic events, organizational productions, and social events. Hours spent in meditation, whether on campus, at home, or one's "special place" are never wasted. These hours can teach one truth, reality, and life; courses that each person must acquire for himself, and each must master his own life. Each must answer for himself the timeless questions: Who am I? What am I? Where am I going? And Why? Meditation is a time for reflection, proposing answers for these questions and for the many other flusterations that infiltrate each day. On campus the cheery hellos are heard from the young hours of morning till the elder hours of night. Our student union serves as a hub for those who have completed their studies and yet have time between classes, as well as for those who are taking a break from the daily routine, or are having lunch. As the day grows older the spotlight of activities is focused either on the Westark auditorium or gym, depending on the season and occasion. Pep Rally signs need to be prepared if large crowds are going to attend the rally; Mary McFarland's time is well spent.

Thinking can be painful, enjoyable, difficult or as Beverly Gipson demonstrates it can be a day dream of far away times and places.

During February, art students displayed examples of their creativity in an exhibition held in the Fine Arts Building.

Adjusting the easel, Gretchen Bruton finishes an art assignment.

Creative Arts Enjoyed By Expressive Persons Opportunities for students to express themselves in art and music are abundant on the Westark campus. Many non-artists enjoy the experience of drawing, painting, and sculpture labs taken as electives. At times hidden talents are discovered and a promising career blossoms from this extracurricular activity. Mr. James Howard stands ready to help the struggling amateur painters as well as artists destined for fame. Westark also provides outlets for talented students in music. The choir, under the direction of Logan Green, is designed for anyone who wishes to sing. Select music groups enable more talented individuals to exercise their abilities. Instrumental expression will some day provide a full program of music. Students who wish to enjoy listening to music find the excellent collection of recordings, Dr. Butterfield's Music Guild, and the various concerts and musical programs give hours of pleasure.

Caroling at Christmas time is a traditional activity of Dr. Butterfield's campus musicians wishing good will.

Rehearsals are a necessary evil to choral groups under the direction of Logan Green in pursuit of excellence.

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Westarkians take time out from their routine to get into the Christmas spirit and enjoy the program presented by Mr. Green. Yuletide carols ring as Gary Young and Mr. Green harmonize.

Christmas Brings on Programs and Dances On Saturday night, December 17, in the Westark Auditorium, Christmas spirit began to stir among the students at Westark. This was the night of the Student Board-sponsored Christmas dance. In the gay surroundings of Christmas packages, bells, cards, and holly, the crowd danced merrily to the sounds of the Off Beats. The dance was complete with a live Christmas tree, refreshments, and chaperons. The excitement of Christmas was carried on into the next week of school at the Christmas assembly. On Wednesday, classes were dismissed at 10 a.m., and paths were made to the auditorium. Here the Westark choir assembled on the stage to become the performing center of the assembly. Their bright performance was a combination of holiday songs and other selected pieces. The singing oftheWJC choir was not only heard and enjoyed by the students and faculty of Westark but by several other audiences as well. When students finally left for Christmas vacation, the campus was desolate and void of all the holiday merriment that had preceded. It seemed to wait for the students' return and the start of a new year. 110

Formal dress and stary eyes show that Mary Tankersly caught the mood of the Christmas Dance, Dec. 17. A crowded dance floor is no problem for Christmas dancers.

Lively music provided by the Off Beats seemed to get through to Mary Christmas.

Hours of rehearsal plague cast members before show time. But every hour pays big dividends when the curtain opens to a live audience.

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Problems of growing up bother Millie, Janie Pryor so she talks with Gretchen Bruton, her mother.

"Picnic" Performed for Enthusiastic Crowds Sometimes, delaying a play, or any dramatic production can cause the cast to lose interest in what they are doing. This was not true of Picnic, which was presented February 17th and 18th. Picnic was originally scheduled for January, but production problems forced the delay. The cast continued to work on their lines and the crew slowly began to erect two houses on an extended stage in the Fine Arts Building. Many hours were spent in designing and actual building before the houses got their coat of light brown paint. Lights were set in place and the finishing touches of paint were dabbed on the set. The Thursday night dress rehearsal was video-taped and then viewed by the cast so they could study their mistakes. Opening night saw nearly 125 persons in the auditorium to see the Pulitzer Prize winning play. But it was the closing night that really put the actors to the test. The eleven member cast and some ten crew members performed before an overflowing audience. It was the first time in many years that the Fine Arts Auditorium has ever been so crowded. Anyone who had any part in the production of Picnic is to be congratulated.

Conflict developed between the male leads as Hal who was played by James Lane cuts in on Dwain Cromwell.

Technical Director Ray Schaap points out problem to Hoyle Carlon who directed production.

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Lion's Day Court: 1st row —Carolyn Wakefield, David Hoyle, Judy Dyrhood, Danny Loyd, Rosie Hartoon, John Ferryman, 2nd rowBill Wolfe, Jimmy Dunn, Dorothy Corotto, Mary Tankersley, 3rd row —Frankie Wilkerson, Lynne Bobroski, Sharon Gingrich, Leta Overstreet, 4th row — Danny Crouthers, Jerry Stamps, Wesley Combs and Guy Bariola.

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Highlights of the gala Valentine Dance included music by the Off Beats and the presentation of Lion's Week Royalty and Miss Westark.

Coronation Highlights

Big Valentine Dance Due to the conflict of tightly scheduled activities, plans for LION'S WEEK failed to mature in February, as planned. It was postponed until the spring when several campus organizations built floats for the annual Lion's Week Parade. This exhibition of school spirit was spiked by the awarding of three prizes presented by the Student Board. The '67 Lion's Week Parade was acclaimed to be one of the best in the history of the school. The delay of Lion's Week did not forego the coronation of Miss Westark. During the intermission at the Valentine Dance, February 14, Lion's Week Royalty was escorted in to the gymnasium. The mounting anxiety of both royalty and student body was climaxed by the announcement: "Your 1966-'67 Miss Westark is Miss Judy Dyrhood!" The students applauded their approval as Dr. Vines crowned her. After the coronation Miss Dyrhood was presented one dozen red roses and a kiss from her escort, David Houle.

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Two suitors, Con Mendenhall and Dennis Fite, are puzzled about pleasing the young ladies, Maytha Dime and Jill Gabbert.

SUNDAY EXCURSION rehearsals started early in the spring as Maytha Dime and Don Mendenhall can attest.

Prom and Concerts Headline

FOUR LADS appeared in a Student Board sponsored concert, in the Westark Gym, March 16.

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On prom night buttons present a problem for Gloria Perry, but Jack Gates, her date, easily assists.

Spring Activities Jack and Gloria anticipate gala times at the prom.

Spring came in with a swirl of gala activities. The concert sponsored by the Student Board, an annual event, was for the purpose of raising money for the Student Center, the T.E. Fullerton memorial. This year we had hit-parade sound of the Four Lads in concert in the Westark gym. The group consisted of an orchestra, a comedian, and the melodious tones of the Four Lads, which seemed to appeal to all ages. Ah, Easter vacation time! But does the average Westarkian indulge in a life of leisure? Probably not. After all, there are still such abominable things as term papers, reports, notebooks ... that will be due upon returning. Another activity was the annual musical production sponsored by the music guild under the direction of Logan Green. The double bill performance consisted of "Sunday Excursion" and the folk opera "Down in the Valley." The first performance was a delightful rendition of "boy meets girl," but the second presentation takes on a sinister atmosphere as a man awaits his execution. These programs were also presented at Mena as part of their cultural arts program.

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Finishing that last final exam brings a gush of ecstasy. Final grades may produce agony or ecstasy.

Turning in final exams is an experience met with mixed emotions of relief and reflection.

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Finals, Graduation Mark End of School Besides daydreams of carefree summer afternoons, the end of the school term might have found a student thinking of three important happeningsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; the Spring Prom, finals, and graduation. All the year's activities were climaxed by the traditional Spring Prom. A great effort was made to make this the most successful and enjoyable event of the year. Along with a top performance band, the night was given special meaning by the announcement and presentation of the yearbook beauties and the honoring of Hall of Fame members. Anguish, dread, and fear described most students' thoughts on final exams. The library became a heavily populated place on campus around final time and fingernail biting a major reaction. To most students these exams represented a final fulfillmentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; to some a final chance. For sophomores, the last months of school brought the anticipation of graduation. Final checks were made to see that each student had met the specified graduation requirements. On June 2, approximately one hundred students participated in commencement. Each student received an Associate of Arts degree in a particular field. Many will seek further education, but still some will end their college days and assume new roles. As finals approach, it becomes increasingly more important that students spend library time.

Climbing Old Main's stairs is the final activity of the graduating sophomore of 1967.

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Guy Bariola: Intercollegiate Basketball; Booster Club.

Intercollegiate Baseball;

Patricia Blackard: Numa Staff; SNEA, vice-president; Student Board; Dean's List.

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Max Gilbert: Art Guild, vice-president; Student Board; Numa, coeditor; Publications Scholarship; Dean's List.

Nancy Hinton: Student Board, secretary; Interclub Council, secretary; Booster Club, vice-president; Hall of Fame; Lion's Week Court; Freshman Beauty Runner-up; Numa Beauty.

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Steve Page: Art Guild, president; Young Republicans, vice-president; Booster Club; Phi Theta Kappa; Student Board, president; Interclub Council, president; Numa, co-editor; Publication Scholarship; Dean's List.

Bill Pharis: Collegian, business manager, editor; Interclub Council; Young Democrats for LBJ; State Side News, correspondent; Dean's List.

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Ray Schaap: Booster Club; Phi Beta Lambda, reporter; Drama Club, technical director; Intercollegiate baseball, manager; Numa Staff.

Jerry Stamps: Intercollegiate basketball; Booster Club; Phi Beta Lambda, vice president; Phi Theta Kappa.

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Student Board Officers: Seated —Nancy Hinton, Secretary-Treasurer; and Mrs. Dorothy Rappeport, Sponsor. Standing—Charles Grimes, Vice President; and Steve Page, President.

The 1966-67 school term saw the vacancy left by last year's Student Board filled with one of the most energetic groups in the school's history. A get-acquainted dance at the first of the year gave the students an opportunity to meet those who were seeking positions on the Board. Many of the students who helped in making this first activity a success were elected to offices, and their pre-election service was expanded to further service in their capacity as Student Board members. The success of the get-acquainted dance was the framework for the following events sponsored by the Student Board, with only one exception—the Halloween Dance. This failure was forgotten, however, when the Board bounced back with a well-planned and completely successful Christmas Dance. Success, too, was the word for the classic movie, "Birth of a Nation," the Folk and Jazz Festival, the Retreat Singers, Lion's Week, the annual bigname concert, and the rewriting of the Student Board Constitution. It was a great year, and we can thank an active and faithful Student Board. Their attendance at meetings was impressively good, and their main accomplishment was bringing to the students of Westark a year they would always remember.

1st Semester Members: 1st row —Max Gilbert, Mike Tedder, Mike Whitt, Dave Westmoreland, and Steve Page. 2nd row —Linda Gutherie, Martha Warren, Mrs. Rappeport, Liz Sandford, and Gloria Perry. 3rd row —Sam Gordin, Nancy Hinton, Dorothy Corrotto, Pat Blackard, Janet Bennett, and Charles Grimes.

Chefs, Paul Leggett and Bob Amos help Sam Gordin with the fall cookout.

Going to where the action was on December 17, Mary Tankersley and Sammie Caperton enjoy the Student Board Christmas Dance.

The board members spent much time in deliberation, as reflected by board members, Mike Whitt, Mike Tedder, and Jerry Barrett.

Second Semester Student Board: 1 st row — Steve Page, Nancy Hinton, Carolyn Wakefield, Jane Carter, Leta Overstreet, Sharon Gingrich, Jill Gabbert, and Max Gilbert. 2nd row —Dorothy Corrotto, Janet Bennett, Gloria Perry, Pat Blackard, Martha Warren, Linda Lowrey, and Linda Gutherie. 3rd row—Charles Grimes, Rodney Masson, Mike Whitt, Mike Tedder, Jerry Barret, Tony McDaniel, and Sam Gordin.

Student Board meetings are held in the Art Room. Dorothy Rappeport and Pat Blackard seem interested.

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1st Year Successful for

Interclub Council An organization which will in the years to follow aid all groups, the Interclub Council, was added to the ranks of the clubs at Westark this year. The Council was organized to coordinate the activities of various clubs. It compiles these activities and publicizes them in the schedule which is displayed on monthly calendars. Information formulated on these calendars is derived from reports given by representatives from each club during the Interclub and Student Board monthly meetings. Activities included Lions Week, one of the most memorable events of the season, which was co-sponsored by the Interclub and Student Board. Also, a college in Cumala, Chile, unable to purchase books published in English, expressed a desire for our aid. Therefore, the Interclub sponsored a candy sale to raise funds in order to mail the requested books to South America. In appreciation, the Cumala college dedicated the library shelves containing our donated books to Westark Junior College, Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Interclub Council: Officers — Nancy Hinton, Secretary and Treasurer; Miss Speakman, Sponsor; and Steve Page, President.

Members: Seated —Nancy Hinton, Linda Guthrie, Miss Speakman, Liz Sandford, and Marsha Hayden. Standing—Steve Page, Bill Rotert, James Harris, Danny Plummer, and Randy Jones.

Reporting Campus Activities, Responsibility of

Collegian Staff The Collegian, despite its small staff, has carried on the tradition of publishing a toprated and highly respected newspaper. The paper has received letters of praise from several distinguished people in the area. The staff, always eager to meet the needs of the students, has sought to keep communications open between the students and those who publish the paper. Because of their endeavor, th<Collegian is, in the truest sense of the phrase, the student's paper. The dedicated staffs combination of skills and new ideas has resulted in a piece of literature that ascribes to the loyalty and hard work of its instigators. Not only have they tried to keep the students up to date on Westark campus news such as the activities of various clubs, important announcements, and other phases of college life, but have also searched out unusual news stories about travel and services participated in by instructors and students. Thus, the devoted members of the staff have made The Collegian a vim â&#x20AC;&#x201D;very important media â&#x20AC;&#x201D;to the students and instructors alike. BILL PHARIS - Editor

JERRY ATKINSON - Advisor

Collegian Staff members lay out the next issue of the paper.

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DUANE FUNK-Business Manager

DONNA RILEY - Photographer

BRUCE STAPLETON- Reporter

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Numa Staff Strives

for Excellence in '67 Yearbook The Numa Staff, under the direction of its two editors and Mr. Atkinson, sponsor, started to work only days after fall registration. Steve and Max recruited various members of the staff while others offered their assistance. Unfortunately, some were soon forced to drop out because of the time required to work on the yearbook. The staff was narrowed down to ten members in early December, and as deadlines became due, the hours stretched out longer and longer. Copy was rushed to the Post Office in hopes of reaching Henington Publishing Co. in Wolfe City, Texas in time for the deadline. Once a section was finished, the staff would retire from the green walls of the Numa room â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but not for long. Some staff members celebrated their birthdays by working on the NUMA; others spent many extra hours after classes and on weekends slaving over pages for the annual. After the yearbook was completed, members of the staff celebrated by taking a trip to Henington's where they observed the last pages of their book being printed. The Staff has tried to present a worthwhile book to the students as well as the college itself. Despite the severity of some problems encountered by the staff, this annual is probably one of the best accounts of any year in the history of the school.

Making a wish that Numa copy will be ready on time.

PHYLLIS RICKMAN Classes

JANET BENNETT Classes

PAT BLACKARD Classes

DORIS GRIFFIN Student Life

STEVE PAGE - Co-editor

MARIBETHLUX Personalities Faculty, Administration

JOAN BORENGASSER Personalities Faculty, Administration

MAX GILBERT- Co-editor

SAM GORDIN Sports

RAY SCHAAP Organizations

Westark Junior College Choir: 1st row —Donna Caton, Libbie Lawarence, Wilma Jean Hayes, Maytha Dime, Jri Dibrell, Jill Gabbert, Barbara Strom, Sandra Davis, Paula Mahoney, Mary Zies and Gay Campbell. 2nd row —Danny Plummer, Dennis Fite, Danny Gattis, Tom Kamerling, Michele Price, Josie Ragland, Linda Schneider, Sarah Bracken, Nan Henry, Rosa Triplett, Linda Luyks, and Lewis Nipp. 3rd row —Charles Fortner, Eddie Thompson, Bobby Moore, Gary Young, James Harris, Ronnie Summerhill, Joseph Little, Brooks Carter, Ronald Gentry, Kenneth Lawrence, Jerry Barrett, Don Mendenhall, Mike Thomas, and Steve Hunt.

Well Blended Voices Compose Westark's Outstanding Choir

Daily rehearsals blend the individual voices into a chorus.

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The Westark choir, under the direction of Mr. Logan A. Green, provides students with experience in music and musical stage productions. Participation in the chorus supplies opportunities for the development of talent on both individual and group levels. Valuable experience, as well as enjoyment, can be gained by the choral student. Activities of the chorus are many. They performed for numerous local functions, including many appearances before high school assemblies. Inspirational programs were presented at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter for the Westark faculty and student body. In addition to their regular assembly programs, the chorus made presentations on both local radio and television stations. The annual stage production presented in the spring climaxed the year's events. This year was the first time a choral stage production was given in the form of two separate programs. The chorus performed Down in the Valley, an American folk opera by Kurt Weill, and Sunday Excursion, a short humorous musical by Alec Wilder. This combined presentation gave the audience an idea of the entertainment offered on the Broadway stage.

Laughing at a good joke, Choir Director, Mr. Logan Green, is enjoying a well-earned dinner.

Many long hours of standing and singing the same song over and over help make the choir outstanding.

Ensemble: 1st row—Jeri Dibrell, Jill Gabbert, Mike Thomas, Charles Fortner, Barbara Strom, Rosa Lee Triplett. 2nd row —Dennis Fite, Brooks Carter, Maytha Dime, Kenneth Lawrence, and Gary Young. 3rd row—JosieRagland, Jerry Barrett, and Paula Mahoney, Accompanist.

Members: 1st row —Michele Price, Paula Mahoney, Maytha Dime, Jeri Diberll, and Barbara Strom. 2nd row —Dennis Fite, James Harris, Bob Moore, Josie Ragland, Charles Fortner, Joseph Little, and Mr. Green.

Music Guild Earns Position in National "Who's Who" Music Guild Officers: Seated — Paula Mahoney, Treasurer; and Maytha Dime, Vice-President. Standing—James Harris, President; and Mr. Green, Sponsor. Sponsor, Dr. Butterfield, not pictured.

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The Music Guild, always active and on the move, was no exception this year. Not long after the year was underway, the Guild was honored by being one of the few guilds across the nation named to the National Federation of Music Club's "Who's Who. "This seems only natural since Dr. Hattie May Butterfield, one of the Guild's sponsors, is the advisor for the students in music clubs all across the United States. The Guild had many parties during the course of the year, including the social held at the Booneville home of Mr. Logan Green, also the sponsor of the Guild. Christmas time brought other activities for the club. They attended a dinner given by Dr. Butterfield which was followed by caroling. The holiday season preceded days which found the Music Guild participating in other events. A concert featuring the Oklahoma University Chorus was the highlight of their activities. The forty-member chorus and the accompanying twenty-five piece orchestra gave a wonderful presentation of Bach's Magnificant. This was a delightful experience for all those with an interest in music.

Aesthetic Appreciation Purpose of Art Guild This year the Art Guild has experienced perhaps its most creative year since the organization of the club at Westark. The club has been the source of many endeavors on campus to promote cultural growth and aesthetic appreciation of art. Sponsor James Howard, art instructor, fanned the spark of rejuvenation among the Guild members. Their accomplishments included such outstanding presentations as Goya's Disasters of War, a series of etchings about the Spanish Civil War; God's Monkey, a study of one of Jerome Bosch's greatest works; The Titan, a biographical survey of the life of Michelangelo in relation to his works; and Piccaso, the story of the pioneer of cubism. These films were open to the public and only a small fee was charged. At mid-year, painting, sculpture, and sketches by art sutdents were displayed in the hall of the Fine Arts Building. Some students were lucky enough to sell their work to the many people who came to view the exhibition. Trips to Little Rock and Tulsa art centers were also planned by the Guild to round out the club's activities for the year.

Art Guild Officers: Gretchen Bruton, President; Mike Henson, Treasurer. The sponsor of the Art Guild was Mr. James Howard.

Members: Seatedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Janet Fedrick, Joan Borengasser, Gretchen Bruton, Jo Ann Martin, and Janet Bennett. Standingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Max Gilbert, Steve Page, Mr. Howard, Mike Henson and Boyd Osborn.

"Picnic" Was February Production of Drama Organization

Officers: 1st row: Sharon Gingrich, President; Penny Fingerhut, VicePresident. 2nd row: Dorothy Corrotto, Secretary; Mr. Carolan, Sponsor; and Liddy Ann Fitch, Treasurer.

The feature attraction of the year for the Drama Club members was the groups' production of Picnic by William Inge. The play was presented on February 17th and 18th in the Fine Arts Auditorium, under the direction of Mr. Hoyle Carolan, sponsor of the club. Cast members of the play were as follows: Liddy Ann Fitch as Helen Potts; James Lane as Hal Carter; Jane Pryor as Millie Owens; Penny Fingerhut as Madge Owens, Jack Sanderson as The Bomber; Gretchen Bruton as Flo Owens; Carolyn Burns as Rosemary Sydney; Duane Crowell as Alan Seymore; Dorothy Corrotto as Irma Kronkite; Mary McFarland as Christine Schoenwalder; and Charles Farneyas Howard Bevans. Also included on the staff were Kathy Maynard, student director; Ray Schaap, technical director; Charlie Grimes, stage manager; Carolyn Burns, costume designer; Carolyn Narramore, publicity director; Dorothy Corrotto, assistant director; and Liddy Ann Fitch, dance director. In addition to this production, the organization held regular meetings in the Fine Arts Building, and attended numerous plays at the University of Arkansas Theatre.

Members: 1st row: Dorothy Corrotto, Sharon Gingrich, Penny Fingerhut, Liddy Ann Fitch, Jane Pryor, Charles Farney, and Jack Sanderson. 2nd row: Charles Grimes, Jill Gabbert, Kathy Maynard, H. C. Carolan, Carolyn Burns, Mary McFarland, Carolyn Narramore, and Ray Schaap.

Members: 1st row —Dorothy Corrotto, Linda Guthrie, Mrs. Gordon, Patricia Blackard, Penny Fingerhut, and Sharon Gingrich. 2nd row—John Wilson, Linda Holland, Betty Napier, Rosie Hartoon, Becky Smith, Lynne Babroski, Sally Wery, Elaine Cottrell, and Jerry Wooten.

S..N.E A. Officers: Seated—Linda Guthrie, President; Mrs. Gordon, Sponsor; and Pat Blackard, Vice-President. Standing—Rosie Hartoon, Treasurer; and Becky Smith, Secretary.

Learning To Educate Is Purpose of S.N.E.A. Organized for students with a special interest in the education field, the Student National Education Association participates in a variety of programs during the year. SNEA began their year by attending a luncheon at Little Rock University. While in Little Rock, the members toured the University of Arkansas Medical Center. They also had on their schedule of activities a spring outing at Tenkiller and plans to attend the state SNEA convention held in May in Arkadelphia. In January the SNEA gained membership in The Year of the Non-Conference, a nationwide affiliation of educational clubs. Membership entitles the club to copies of material concerning classroom procedure, uses of new equipment, and advancements in teaching.

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Tours, Conventions, Meetings, Typified Engineer's Club Organizing shortly after the school term began, the Engineers' Club demonstrated they were eager to begin an eventful year. Consequently the club has proven to be one of the most active organizations on campus. Their year has included visits to local engineering sites like the new dam construction at Barling. They have also made a tour of the Fort Smith Structural Steel Company. Two of the club's members, Jerry Overturf and Randy Jones —who are also licensed pilots —represented the Westark Engineers' Club at the International Air Congress meeting held in Hot Springs. The theme of this meeting was "Pilots —Planes of the Future." Regular meetings were often given variety and interest by guest speakers. In addition to these meetings, two representatives join every two weeks with the Fort Smith Engineers' Club. These representatives report the happenings of this meeting to the other members of their club.

Engineers Club Officers: Seated — William Reed, Vice-President; and Bill Rotert, President. Standing, Mr. Holder, Sponsor; and Randy Jones, Secretary-Treasurer.

Members: Seated, 1st row —David Hanna, Don Booth, Randy Jones, and Donald Jones. Seated, 2nd row—Jim Lincks, William Reed, Bill Rotert, Tom Threlkeld, and Jerry Shelly. Standing—Larry Martin, Arthur Kendall, Mr. Holder, Roy Hodges, Larry Bottom, Lawrence Brautigan, John Campbell, Bill Corey, Jerry Vooten, and Barry Molder.

Young Democrats, Members: Seated—Jane Pryor, Pam Boch, Political Chairman, Carolyn Narramore, President, Marsha Hayden, VicePresident, and Sharon Gingrich. Standing—Patrick Gazzola, Secretary-Treasurer, and Mr. Hightower, Sponsor.

Young Republicans: 1st row —Liz Sandford and Phyllis Agler. 2nd row —Mary McFarlin and Elizabeth Webb. 3rd row —Mr. Bob Amos, Sponsor, Josie Ragland, and Tom Threlkeld. 4th row — Mike Henson.

Demos, Republicans Support Parties' Choice Any student on campus interested in politics can cultivate this interest in one of two organizations — the Young Republicans or the Young Democrats. The Young Democrats, revised this past school year as a complete service club, put forth three major organizational purposes. These purposes are to provide an outlet of activities of an educational nature, to promote the Democratic party, and to give students an opportunity to voice opinions on currently important problems. Mr. Michael Hightower, Westark math and science instructor, sponsored the group. Newly organized this year, the Young Republicans began early in proving that they could be a useful asset to the Republican party of Arkansas. They were very active in the 1966 campaign for governorship and other political activities such as rallies, surveys, handing out political pamphlets, and poll-watching.

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Business Club Members: 1st row —Mrs. Sharon Winn, LindaMahan, Mary Lynn Kohler, Donna Luper, Phyllis Rickman, Kristy Reese, Beverly Whisenhunt, and Frankie Wilkerson. 2nd row — Michele Price, Eugenia Carney, Mary Bredges, Jean Boevers, Mike Scott, Jackie Rouw, Sally Walker, Susan Walker, and Donna Paclawski. 3rd row —Gerald Holcomb, Travis Nichols, John Thomas, Mike Gamble, Don Reynolds, Steve Richards, Richard Moody, John Jackson, Larry Dillon and Mr. Paul Leggett. 4th row—Eddie Thompson, Jackie Dixon, Greg Avlos, Kenn Allen, Sidney Servin, Kenneth Carson, Norman Ballenger, and Joe Breen. 5th row—Jerry Stamps, Charles Jones, Joe Brodie, Mike Kleck, Lewis Nipp, Don Powell, Bill Jester, Edward Taranto, and Ray Schaap.

Very Active Phi Beta Lambda, Largest Club on Campus

Paul Leggett talks; Don Powell, Sharon Winn, Sharon Wilson, Sandra Parson, Gerald Holcomb, and Frankie Wilderson listen. 162

Phi Beta Lambda, the Business Club, is the largest organization on the campus of Westark Jr. College with 53 paid members. The purpose of the Business Club is to promote the organization of all students enrolled in business courses, and provide leadership and opportunities for the students. One money making project during the year was a paper rolling party held in the main classroom building. The club during the year heard three guest speakers from the Fort Smith area, made one field trip to the First National Bank, and watched a safety film. A highlight of the year was the state convention at Little Rock in March where business students competed in accounting and other courses which were judged.

Second semester officers, Don Powell, President, and Jerry Stamps, VicePresident, prepare to leave for the state convention in Little Rock.

Convention registration went smooth for Dale Cluck, Joe Brodie and Sandra Carson at the Sam Peck in Little Rock.

In state elections, Don Powell was named Reporter for the 1967-68 school year.

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Booster Club Members- 1st row —Cheerleaders, Judy Dyrhood, Phylis Agler, Janis Crawford, Liz Sandford, Leta Overstreet, and Mary Tankersley. 2nd row —Maribeth Lux, Pam Bock, Jane Pryor, Penny Fingerhut, TomThrelkeld, Danny Loyd, Barry Molder, Jim Lincks, and Charles Fortner. 3rd row —Don Booth, Charles Grimes, Linda Guthrie, Nancy Hinton, Dorothy Corrotto, Janet Bennett, Josie Ragland, Jayne Reedy, and Jerry Wooten. 4th row —Bill Rotert, Randy Jones, Sharon Gingrich, Harry Rinehard, Rosie Hartoon, Bob Jones, Ray Schaap, Phil Lewis, Joan Borengasser, Jill Gabbert, Lynne Bobroski, Becky Smith, Johnny Glidwell and Jerry Stamps...

Need for Rejuvenation of Spirit Sought by Booster Club

Booster Club Officers: Seated —Nancy Hinton, Vice-President; and Dorothy Corrotto, President. Standing—Sharon Gingrich, SecretaryTreasurer; and Harry Rinehart, Sponsor. 164

Do you recall the big draft the Playboy Club (otherwise known as the Booster Club) promoted at the beginning of the fall semester? Although the draft was quite successful, in as much as over three hundred students were signed for membership, only a small percentage actually participated in the Club's activities. It was conjectured that the fizzle of the Playboy Club was due to a shortage of Bunnies. But, could a Bunnie shortage honestly keep a loyal Westark student fromparticipatinginthe Booster Club? Early in the season a number of the Lion boosters did organize. From the first meeting, it was evident that a rejuvenation of student athletic interest and campus spirit needed to be awakened. Activities of the organization were concerned mainly with money-making endeavors. Advertisement in the athletic program was sold to local business establishments; this is to become an annual project of the club. Along with the sale of advertisements and athletic programs, ribbons supporting the Lions were also sold. Most of the proceeds were used to finance films of the games, which were used as instruction aids by the coaches. On the whole, the sponsor and officers of the Booster Club worked hard in promoting backing for the Lions, but hopes for a more unified and active club are in the plans for next year.

Honor Students Join

Phi Theta Kappa Phi Theta Kappa, Westark's society for honor students, is a small but outstanding organization on campus. Its members are those that have set themselves apart from the rest of the students by maintaining a grade point of 3.50 in at least 15 hours of college work. Zeta Epsilon, the Westark chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, holds its initiation of new members sometime during the fall semester of each year. The ceremony is quite ornate with the lighting of candles and the taking of the organization's oath. The club is under the co-sponsorship of Mrs. Barbara Bartlett and Dr. Sid Blakely, both faculty members of the English department. Members of the club come not from the same departments but show much variety in their fields of study; everything from engineering, art, business, science to education. Phi Theta Kappa Officers: Seated—Jane Reedy, Vice-President; and Mrs. Barbara Bartlett, Sponsor. Standing —Bill Rotert, Secretary; and Randy Jones, President.

Members: 1st row—Jo McAlpine, Bonnie Rogers, Jayne Reedy, Mrs. Barbara Bartlett. 2nd row —Glenn Parr, Bill Rotert, Don Booth, Randy Jones, Steve Page, and Edward Allen.

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Coach Bill Crowder, ringmaster of the Lions.

Dandy drives through the A.S.T.C. defence in search for two.

Westark Finds Opponents' Height Advantage Overpowering

Ferryman and Dunn watch two drop in. Coach Crowder runs the practice session before game next night. 168

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Sixty-seven Lions Better Season Record The Lions of Westark Junior College had a long and hard season on the basketball court. Facing very strong teams this year, the Lions found their challengers hard to beat at home and even harder to beat on the road. Having the "want to win attitude," this year's team gained more victories than the Lions of the preceding squad. The Westark Lions fought hard and never admitted defeat or boasted of a win until the final horn. The Lions, a team with high spirits, was a team that was hard to put down as a loser. With the return of Stamps, Loyd, Bariola, Dandy, Gattis, and Bridges the Lions had a good basis for a fine year of basketball activity. The fight for starting positions was one that found the Lions with varying starting lineups. No sophomore or freshman team member had a certain position tied down or could depend on being a starter. Students should be proud of the 1967 Lions for their outstanding representation of the college.

Ely blocks defender... Loyd drives for basket... 2 points!

The 1967 Westark Junior College Lions had a record of 18 wins and 24 losses.

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Bariola led the scorers with 22 points.

Greg Davis finds a driving layup rough going against Okla. State Tech.

Marvin Dandy ruins the shot of an Arkansas State Teachers College player.

Larry Bridges 6'1" Forward

Danny Loyd 6'2" Guard

Sophomores Finish Their Marvin Dandy 5'10" Guard

Danny Gattis 5'10" Guard

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Jerry Stamps 6*4" Forward

Bariola checks his gear before road trip.

Playing Days at Westark These are the sophomores of the Westark Junior College Lions who have played their last games under Coach Crowder and for the blue and white. Being the returning lettermen on the team they shouldered the responsibility of being the leaders of the 1967 basketball team. This group of sophomores were led by the high scoring and tough rebounding of Guy Bariola and Jerry Stamps. Danny Loyd, Marvin Dandy, Larry Bridges, and Danny Gattis were the other sophomores that aided the team in its victories and felt the agony of defeat. These boys not only played hard in regular season play but went further by adding a tournament, through the Christmas holidays, to their schedule. The coach divided the team into two teams and this turned out to be the highlight of the season for the Lions. The White team took the first place trophy.

Guy Bariola 6*3" Forward

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Greg Davis 5 '11" Guard Bill Wolfe 6'1" Forward Lawrence Ely 6'2" Forward

Newcomers

Lions

The freshmen on the Junior College team were great assets to Lion squad this year. It was through their efforts that the Lion squad was strengthened. These rivals for starting positions made every member fight harder to keep or move someone out of his position. A strong team must have competition within itself to be a strong competitor. This year's freshmen have given Coach Crowder high hopes for the next season.

Jim Lincks 5'11" Guard David Hoyle 5'9" Guard

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Danny Crouthers 6'1" Forward Johnny Ferryman 6'3" Forward

Stamps and Crouthers control a Central Baptist rebound. Tom Threlkeld 6'0" Guard

Allen Combs 6'2" Forward

Baseball The Sport For Spring Athletes The 1967 Lions' baseball team opened its Spring schedule with an afternoon game, Tuesday, March 14, at home against Arkansas Tech. The fall baseball practice paid off for theLions during the season with the pitching of Danny Gattis, Bob Jones, Lawrence Bly, Barry Molder, Guy Bariola and Jim Lincks leading the team to several victories. Outstanding in the outfield, Johnny Mason astounded the fans with his fielding ability. The catcher, Gary Brooks, was consistent with his hitting ability â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a steady influence for the up and down squad. Coaching the Lions for his second season, Bill Crowder was assisted by various student helpers. At the beginning of the season, Coach Crowder was hopeful of bettering the rather bitter 1966 record. Out of town play took the team to campuses in Oklahoma, Arkansas and Missouri. The Eastern Division Tourney in early May ended the 1967 schedule.

Coach Crowder ends basketball season and picks up baseball.

The nineteen sixty-seven Westark Junior College Lions with Bill Crowder coaching the squad for his second season.

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Lions' pitching staff for sixty-seven. Catchers for the Westark team.

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Danny Gattis hurls a breaking pitch toward the plate.

m Fall practice found the Lions at Westark in high spirits.

Coach Crowder watches one of his catchers in action. Dandy had a problem of finding which bat would hit the ball. 178

Coach Crowder gives the infield a good workout before game.

Clothing separated fall from spring workouts.

Loyd and Bridges load up for a game away from home.

Spring found the infielders throwing for first.

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Westark Lions' infielders for sixty-seven.

Jones is forced to stretch long for a low thrown ball.

Westark Lions' outfielders for sixty-seven.

Molder demonstrates a powerful swing to teammates. 180

BASEBALL SCHEDULE 1967

March 14

Arkansas Tech

Fort Smith

March 17

Arkansas Tech

Russellville

March 18

John Brown

Siloam Springs

March 25

Northeastern

Fort Smith

March 28

Oklahoma Tech

Okmulgee

March 31

Bacone

Muskogee

April 1

O MA

Claremore

April 14

Eastern A & M

Wilburton

April 11

Connors

Warner

April 13

U of A Freshmen

Fort Smith

April 14

Crowder

Neosho

April 15

Oklahoma Tech

Fort Smith

April 18

Eastern A & M

Fort Smith

April 20

St. Gregory

Fort Smith

April 21

Connors

Fort Smith

April 22

Bacone

Fort Smith

April 25

O MA

Fort Smith

April 28-29

So. Baptist

Fort Smith

May 2

U of A Freshmen

Fayetteville

May 4, 5, & 6

Divison Tourney

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Westark Cheerleaders Provide Spirit Behind Team The number of cheerleaders was reduced from seven to six, and this was a needed change. Early in September, tryouts for the positions were held in the gym, and various clubs' representatives were on hand to make the selection. Five freshmen dominated the selections with one lone sophomore, who served as headcheerleader. The girls went to work and sponsored a spaghetti supper to raise money for the various trips they would make in the coming year. Along with their faithful leader, Mardell Christello, the cheerleaders went to many of the out of town basketball games to boost the boys on to victory. Working hard and giving up many hours of study time, these six girls have helped to promote needed spirit for the college.

Mardell Christello, advisor

In the form of the letter L for Lions, Leta, Phyllis, Janice, Liz, Judy, and Mary await another game.

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Hopeful cheerleaders and students watch the tryouts of the cheerleaders for the 1967 school year.

Hoping to win, Leta Overstreet tries to please judges.

Judy Dyrhood adjusts her number before the tryouts.

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Liz Sandford â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Head Cheerleader Sophomore

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Cochran, Karen 66 Coe, Wayne 67 Coleman, Randy 67 Colley, Gary 46 Combs, Rebecca 90 Combs, Wesley 67, 114, 175 Conger, Connie 90 Cook, Carol 67 Cook, James 46 Cooper, Judy 67 Cooper, Ralph 90 Corcoran, Tommy 67 Core, Christopher 67 Core, Dana 67 Corey, Bill 46, 160 Corley, Jerry 90 Corrotto, Dorothy 67, 114, 136, 146, 148, 158, 159, 164 Cosby, Gerald 90 Cottrell, Elaine 46, 159 Coveter, Charles 90 Cowan, Jerry 90 Cox, Jim 46 Cox, Nancy 46 Crabtree, Keith 67 Craddock, Jerry 67 Crawford, Janice 67, 164, 182, 185 Crawford, Norma 90 Crogger, Carolyn 67 Cromwell, David 90 Cromwell, Dwain 46 Crook, David 46 Crook, Don 67 Cross, Danny 46 Crosslin, Gail 46 Crouthers, Danny 67, 114, 175

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Dailey, Elaine 67 Dale, Doyal 90 Dandy, Marvin 46, 168, 171, 176, 178 Daniels, Jackie 67 Darnell, James 67 Davis, Charles M. 46 Davis, Denise 67 Davis, Gayle 90 Davis, Greg 67, 171, 174 Davis, Jeffry 90 Davis, Jerry 67 Davis, Jim 67 Davis, Jo Ann 46 Davis, Jo Anne 90 Davis, Mary 67 Davis, Sandi 67 Davis, Tanya 67 Davis, Thell 90 Dawson, Doris 67 Day, Sue Ellen 90 Denham, Tony 68 Deuster, Kathryn 68 Dillon, Larry 68' Dime, Maytha 46, 155, 156 Dixon, Jackie 46, 162 Donnohue, Judy 47 Dosher, Richard 46 Dougan, Dona 47 Douglas, Bill 68 Duerr, Daniel 68 Duggin, Dorothy 68 Dukes, Brenda 68 Dunn, Jimmy 68, 114, 168 Dunn, Ronald 91 Dunn, Merrial 90 Dutton, Geraldine 91 Dyrhood, Judy 68, 114, 134, 135, 156,

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Earp, Donna 47 Eckman, Mary 91 Eddleman, John 68 Efurd, Jackie 91 Einert, Marv Qi Ellison, Neal 68 Eneks, Roy D. 91 England, Bill 68 Estes, Andy 68 Estes, Claudette 47 Eubanks, Judy 68 Evans, Burton J. 91 Evans, Ralph 68 Evans, Thurman 68

-FFalleur, Carol 68 Fargo, Wilson 47, 176 Farney, Charles 68, 158 Faubus, Linda 47 Featherston, Barbara 68 Felder, Eugene 47 Feldman, DeDe 68 Fenwick, Don 47 Fenwick, Ron 48 Ferguson, Mary 91 Fielder, Hazel 91 Files, Sherry 48 Fine, Bonnie 91 Fingerhut, Penny 68, 158, 159, 164 Fingerhut, Randy 68 Fitch, Liddy Ann 68, 133, 158 Fite, Darlyne 68 Flte, Dennis 68, 155, 156 Fisher, Sharon 48 Floyd, Dickey 69 Forst, Sister Elise 48 Fortner, Charles 69, 155, 156, 164 Fose, Ken 69 Fountain, Grade 91 Fox, Harriett 91 Frazier, Clyde, Jr. 48 Frazier, Nellie 69 Frederick, Gayle 69 Freeman, Betsy 69 Freeman, Mickey 48 Friddle, Dana 69 Friga, Betty 91 Frost, Darlene 69 Frost, Roy 69 Fry, Kenneth 69 Fuller, Morris 48 Fuller, Roger 69 Funk, Duane 48, 151 Furner, Steve 69

-GGabbert, Jill 48, 148, 155, 158, 164

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Galloway, James 49 Gamble, Mike 69, 162 Gammill, Bryan 69 Garrett, Gary 69 Garrison, Ricky 69 Gates, David 49 Gatlin, Linda 91 Gattis, Danny 49, 176, 177, 178 Gazzola, Pat 70 Gentry, Mike 70 Gentry, Ronald 49 George, Eddie 70 George, James 91 Gilbert, Max 49, 146, 141, 148, 153, 157 Gilbreth, Darrell 49 Gingrich, Sharon 44, 49, 114, 136, 148, 158, 159, 164 Gipson, Beverly 70 Glidewell, John 49, 164 Glover, Danny Wayne 70 Coins, Johnny 70 Coins, Robert 70 Golofski, Martin 70 Gordon, Lucy 70 Gordin, Sam 42, 49, 146, 148, 153 Gossett, Jimmy 70 Gowens, Carol 70 Gray, Diana 92 Greer, Barry 70 Green, Larry 70 Green, Richard 49 Green, Paula 92 Griess, Mary Anne 70 Griffin, Donald 92 Griffin, Doris 49, 86, 152 Griffin, Janie 49 Grimes, Charles 49, 146, 158, 164, 148 Gross, Charles 70 Gudgell, Dianne 92 Gunter, Gary 70 Gushen, Allen 71 Guthrie, Linda 42, 49, 146, 148, 149, 159, 164

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Haas, Carlton 71 Haggard, Bobby 71 Haggard, Rick 70 Haislip, Elaine 49 Haley, James 49 Hamilton, Bob 71, 103 Haney, Carolyn 49 Hanna, Ann 92 Hanna, David 71, 160 Hanna, Dickie 71 Hanna, Jo 71 Harrelson, Patrick 71 Harris, James 50, 149, 156 Harris, Margaret 71 Harris, Raymond 50 Hartoon, Rosie 71, 114, 136, 159, 164 Hartsell, Kenneth 71 Hartsfield, Jim 71 Hartzog, Jack 71 Hawkins, Aaron 71 Hawkins, June 71 Hawkins, Ronnie 71 Hayden, Marsha 71 Hayes, John D. 71 Hayes, Larry 50 Hayes, Paul 71 Hays, Wilma 71 Heavener, Brenda 92 Hedges, Hurley 71 Henderson, Jo 71 Henderson, Marcia 71 Hendricks, John 50 Henley, Dorothy 71 Henry, Donny 72 Henry, Nan 72 Henson, Mike 72, 157, 161 Hern, Paulette 72, 86 Hibbs, Ronnie 50 Hickman, Eugene 50 Hicks, Gary 72 Hicks, Patsy 92 Hill, Merle 72 Hillhouse, Barbara 92 Hinkle, Chester 72 Hinton, Elizabeth Hinton, Nancy 44, 50, 124, 125, 146, 148, 149, 140, 164 Hissom, Joe 72 Hodges, Roy 50, 160 Hodnett, Paul 72 Hogan, William 50 Hogan, Woodrow 72 Holcomb, Gerald 72, 162 Holland, Linda 72, 86, 159 Holmes, Ray 72 Holmes, Tom 72

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Holt, Larry 72 Holt, Lewis 92 Hopper, Tommy 92 Hosier, Glen 92 Hough, Janice 50 Howard, Lynn 92 Howard, Meredith 72 Hoyle, David 72, 114, 174 Hoyle, Jana 92 Hoyle, Penny 72 Hudgens, Rosanna 72 Hughes, David 72 Hulsey, Kenny 72 Humphrey, Marion 72 Hunt, Al 50 Hunt, Dana 50 Hunt, Steven 72 Hurst, Juel 92 Hutcheson, Mike 72

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Inman, Dwight 72 Isbon, Sharon 73

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-LLa Borde, Clyde 52 Landrum, Sharon 75 Landsverk, Lawerence 75 Langston, Linda 75 Lawrence, Dwight 75 Lawrence, Libbie 75 Liggett, Mike 75 Liles, Mike 52 Lincks, Jim 75, 160, 164, 174, 176, 177 Linson, Alex 75 Lipe, Gary 75 Little, Joseph 52, 156 Lively, Tim 75 Loaskie, Robert 75 Lockhart, Marcia 75 Lovell, William 93 Lovett, Barbara 75 Lowrey, Linda 75, 148 Loyd, Danny 52, 114, 164, 168, 170, 176, 178, 179 Lay, Robert 52 Lee, George 93 Lee, Jimmy 75 Lee, Karen 75 Lee, Karyl 75 Lewis, Carolyn 93

McClain, Danny 93 McDaniel, Tony 76, 148 McDonald, Cleve 76 McDonald, Russell 92, 93 McFarland, Mary 53, 114, 158, 161 Mclntosh, Steve 76 Mcjunkin, Claire 76 Mcjunkin, Gary 53 McKennon, J.B. 93 McKinney, J.R. 93 McKinney, Joe 5 3 McKinney, Mike 53 McLaughlin, Michael 76 McNeil, Cathryn 76 Maddox, Mary 76 Mahan, Linda 53, 128, 162 Mahoney, Paula 53, 155, 156 Mankin, Lynn 76 Mankin, Mike 76 Mankin, Steve 53 Manning, Sherry 93 Maroney, Larry 76 Martin, Cliff 76 Martin, Imelda 76 Martin, Jo Ann 53, 129, 138, 139, 157 Martin, Larry W. 53, 160 Martin, Maudie 93 Marsac, Charles 76 Marvel, Larry 53 Mason, Johnny 93, 176 Mason, Rodney 76, 148 Massey, Wayne 76 Masters, David 76 Matlock, Mike 76 Matthews, Duane 76 Matthews, Marsha 76 Maule, Wanda 93 Maupin, Norma 93 May, Felix 76

Jack, Mary 73 Jackson, Douglas 73 Jackson, John 73 Jackson, Kathy 92 Jacob, Elaine 92 Jacobsen, Pete 73 James, Amos 73 James, Don 73 James, Kenneth 73 James, Peggy 93 Jester, Bill 73 Jetton, Randy 73 Johnson, Carol 93 Johnson, David 73 Johnson, Les 73 Johnson, Mary 73 Johnson, Perry 73 Johnston, David 50 Jones, Amos 93 Jones, Bob 93, 176 Jones, Robert Wayne 74, 164, 177 Jones, Buck 93 Jones, Charles Buck 74 Jones, Charles 73 Jones, Donald 73, 160 Jones, James 50 Jones, Randy 44, 50, 160, 164, 165 Joyce, Linda 74 Joyce, Marvin 74 Joyce, Taylor 74

-KKamerling, Tom 50 Karr, Beverly 50 Kautz, Bill 74 Keck, Jeri Ann 51 Keifer, Mike 74 Keleher, Kevin 74 Kelly, Linda 51 Kelley, Shirley 74 Kendall, Arthur 74, 160 Kennedy, Landon 51 Kern, Sister Kateri 51 Kern, Vicky 93 Kerner, Phyllis 74 Kersh, Bill 74 Ketter, Charles 74 Kibler, Rick 74 King, David 93 King, Wayne 51 Kleck, Mike 74, 162 Knaebel, Sister Raphael 51 Koenig, Denny 74 Koenigseder, Steve 75 Kohler, Mary 51, 162 Kuykendall, Gary 51 Kuykendall, Fred 51 Kwojek, Angel 75

Lewis, Phil 75, 164, 176 Ludington, William 52 Lumpkin, Monte 52 Luper, Donna 75, 162 Lux, Bill 75 Lux, Maribeth 52, 153, 164 Luyks, Linda 75 Lykins, John 75 Lyles, Gary 75 Lynch, Paul 52, 176 Lynch, Thomas 93

-MMcAleb, John 75 McAlister, Russell 93 McAlister, Tom 53 McAlpine, Jo 53, 165 MacBryde, Louis 93 McCammon, Allen 76 McCartney, Darlene 53

Maynard, Kathy 53, 158 Mendenhall, Don 53 Mendenhall, Duane 76 Mendenhall, Liz 76 Merrywell, Larry 93 Middleton, Burley 76 Mikel, Richard 76 Milam, Tony 53 Miller, Charles 76 Miller, Janis 47, 53 Miller, Richard 77 Miller, Rusty 54 Miller, Sister Fabian 54 Mills, Gary 77 Mirra, Vincent 77 Moberly, Lana 93 Moffett, Lee 77 Molder, Barry M. 54. 160, 164, 176, 177 Montgomery, Bill 77 Montgomery, John 54 Moody, Richard 77, 162 Moon, Gary 54 Moore, Bobby 77, 156 Moore, Jimmy 94 Moore, Joe 77 Moore, Larry 77 Moran, Sandra 77 Morgan, Sandy 54 Morris, Jenny 77

Morris, Jim 54 Morrison, Paul 77 Morrow, Guy 77 Morse, Linda 54 Mullen, Margarete 77 Murphy, Ann 54 Murphy, Roy 94 Murray, Tony 54

Pound, Dorothy 79 Powell, Don 56, 162, 163 Powell, Ronnie 56 Prescott, Clifford 94 Presson, Dana 79 Preston, Ken 56 Price, Anna 94 Price, Darrell 94 Price, Francis 94 Price, Michele 79, 156, 162 Pryor, Jane 79, 158, 164 Purtle, Dianne 94

Rogers, Ken 80 Rogers, Millissia 80 Roop, Gwendalynne 94 Rose, Jack 80 Rotert, Bill 44, 57, 149, 160, 164, 165 Rouw, Jackie 80, 162 Rownak, Richard 81 Rutherford, James 81 Russell, Wallace 94 Ruttle, Ken 81

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-QNapier, Betty 77, 86, 159 Neal, Beth 78 Needham, Carolyn 54 Neuman, Sharon 94 Neumeir, Tommy 78 Newman, Larry 78 Nichols, Travis 78, 162 Nigh, Danny 78 Nipp, Lewis 78, 162 Nolen, Walter 54 Norris, Billy 78 Norris, Sandra 78 Nowell, Phyllis 94 Nugent, Mary 54 Nugent, Olan 78

-0O'Bryan, Michael 78 O'Daniel, John 78 O'Shea, Pat 78 Oakley, James 78 Odom, Dennis 78 Odom, Larry 94 Ollard, David 54 Orrick, David 54 Osborne, William Boyd 78, 157 Osburne, Sherrie 78 Oswalt, Jennetta 94 Owens, Robert 94 Overstreet, Leta 114, 137, 148, 164, 182, 183, 185 Overtur, Jerry 54 Owens, Sonja 54

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Paclawski, Donna 79, 162 Page, Steve 55, 142, 146, 148, 149, 153, 157, 165 Palmer, Ken 79 Parent, Kenneth 55 Parker, Amanda 79 Parker, Brenda 79 Parker, Dale 79 Parker, John 94 Parker, Margaret 79 Parks, Billy 79 Parr, Glenn 55, 165 Patterson, John 79 Patterson, Sharon Kay 55 Paunell, John 94 Payton, Bill 79 Peck, James 55 Peerson, Bill 55 Pence, Garland 79 Perry, Gloria Ann 55, 117, 146, 148 Perryman, Johnny 79, 103, 114, 168, 175 Peters, Connie 79 Pharis, Bill 55, 142 Pharis, William R. 79 Phillips, Louise 79 Pickle, Mary 79 Piper, Hazel 94 Pittman, Barry 79 Pittman, Fred 7SÂŁPitts, Beverly 55 Place, Judy 94 Plummer, Danny 79, 149 Porter, Peggy 79, 86 Porta, Tanya 56 Posey, Jerry 56 Pouland, Carl 79 Pound, Claire 79

Quoss, Albert 80

-RRagland, Josie 80, 81, 130, 131, 155, 156, 161, 164 Rainwater, Susan 80 Rambo, Harold 56 Rambo, Terry 80 Ray, Paul 80 Rebsamen, Pierce 80 Redding, Jo Ann 94 Reding, Tommy 80 Reedy, Jayne 56, 164, 165 Reese, Jim 56 Reese, Kristy 80, 162 Reynolds, Don 80, 162 Reichert, Gary 80 Reid, Anette 56 Repass, Hoyt 80 Rhodes, Charles 57 Rice, Sue 94 Richards, Steve 80, 162 Richmond, Patricia 57 Richmond, Phillip 57 Rickman, Phyllis 47, 57, 152 Riddle, James N. 80 Riebow, Lynn 80 Riggle, Jackie 57 Riggs, Marsha 80 Riley, Donna 57, 151 Rippy, Kai 129 Ritchie,, Mary 80 Robbins, Charles 80 Roberts, Leslie 57 Robertson, Don 80 Robertson, Larry 80 Robertson, Larry 80 Robison, Diane 80 Robinson, Myra 80 Rogers, Bonnie 57, 165

-SSagely, Ken 57 Sanders, Helen 81 Sanders, Mike 81 Sanderson, Jack 57 Sandusky, Tina 81 Sanford, Liz 42, 57, 126, 146, 149, 161, 164, 182, 184 Satterfield, John 81 Scarmardo, Cheryl 94 Schaap, Ray 57, 102, 103, 143, 153, 158, 162, 164 Schneider, Carol 81 Schneider, Bob 57 Schneider, Linda 81 Schoeberl, Emmett 81 Schouweller, Nancy 81 Scott, Dan 81 Scott, Michael 57, 162 Scott, Patricia 57 Scott, Warren 81 Sebastian, Ronnie 81, 176 Selby, Jerry 81 Self, Robert 81 Servin, Sidney 162 Sewell, Bob 82 Sexton, Dale 82 Shackelford, James 82 Shank, Becky 82 Shank, Woody 82 Sharp, David 82 Sharum, Patsy 58 Sharum, Paul 82 Shaver, Ronnie 58 Shaw, Cody 82 Shelby, James 82 Shelly, Larry 82, 160 Sheren, James 82 Shipley, Kenneth 94 Sidler, Judy 82 Simmerson, Dick 82 Simmons, Jo Ella 58 Simmons, Fred 82 Simmons, George 82 Simpson, Judy 58 Simpson, Sidney 58 Singleton, Allen 83 Singleton, James 83 Skinner, Susan 83 Sloan, Cynthia 83 Sloat, Sharon 83 Smith, Gerald 83 Smith, Jimmie 83

Smith, Mary 94 Smith, Rebecca 83, 159, 164 Smith, Sam 94 Smith, Terry 83 Soehlman, James 83 Soerries, Sister Timothy Solesbee, Roger 94 Southern, Roy 58 Sparkman, Ron 83 Sparks, Sharon 94 Spence, Judith 58 Spencer, Frank 58 Spillers, Mary Lynn 83 Spradlin, Charles 83 Stamps, Jerry 58, 103, 114, 143, 162, 163, 164, 173 Stapleton, Bruce 58, 151 Stark, Warren 83 Steele, Barbara 83 Steele, James 83 Stephens, Bobby W. 58 Stephens, Bruce 83 Steward, Tommy 83 Stewart, Lana 83 Stitzer, Laura 95 Stockburger, Jerry 83 Storts, Darrell 95 Stovall, Benny 58 Stringer, Tom 58 Strom, Barbara 83, 155, 156 Stroup, John 58 Strunk, Martin 83 Stubblefield, Marilyn 83 Sturgeon, Sue 83 Summerhill, Ronnie 83 Swafford, Jeff 83 Swearingen, Ernest 58 Sweeden, Peggy 84 Symonds, John 84

-TTabor, Ronnie 58 Tankersley, Mary 84, 111, 114, 133, 137, 147, 164, 182, 185 Tapp, David 84 Taranto, Edward 84, 162 Taylor, Debbie 84 Tedder, Mike 84, 146, 147, 148 Telaar, Jane 84 Thomas, Debbie 84 Thomas, James 95 Thomas, James 84 Thomas, John 84, 162 Thomas, John 84 Thomas, Mike 84, 155, 176 Thomas, Phillip 84 Thompson, Eddie Lee 59, 162 Thompson, Gary A. 59 Thompson, George 59 Thompson, Marshall 59 Thompson, William 84 Threlkeld, Tom 84, 103, 160, 161, 164 Tibbits, Anita 84 Titsworth, Raymond 84 Tole, Larrv 84 Tempos, Steve 59 Travis, Malcolm 95 Treutham, Dale 84 Triplett, Rosa 59, 155 Trotter, Stanley 59 Turnage, Robert 95 Turner, Robert 59 Turnipseed, Dewey 95

-UUlmer, Larry 59

-VVann, Bobby 84 Vaughn, Ronald 60 Vickery, Jerry 84 Vinck, Gail 84

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Vinson, Ellanette 60 Vogelpohl, Sidney 84

-WZellers, Dick 87 Zies, Mary 87 Wade, Joan 85 Wagley, Dion 85 Wakafield, Carolyn 82, 85, 114, 132, 137, 148 Walker, Marilyn 95 Walker, Sally 60, 162 Walker, Susan 60, 162 Walker, Randy 83 Wallace, Owen 95 Walrod, Jerry 60 Walrod, Mary 85 Ward, Bruce 85 Ward, Nancy 85 Warde, Gregory 60 Warren, Martha Jane 60, 146, 148 Wear, Sam 85 Weatherton, James 60 Weatherton, Mike 85 Webb, Elizabeth 85, 161 Weeki, Alice 60 Weindel, John L, 85 Weir, Luanne 85 Welsenfels, Edward 85 Welch, Linda 85 Wells, Francei 95 Wells, Kenneth 85 Wells, Larry 85 Wells, Tommy 86 Wery, Sally 86, 159 Westmoreland, Dave 86, 146 Whedbee, Tommy 86 Whisenhunt, Beverly 86, 162 Whitaker, James 61 Whltaker, Linda 95 White, Charles 86 White, Danny 86 White, Tony 86 Whiteaker.Jim 61 Whitman, David 86 Whitson, Laura 61 Whitt, Mike 86, 146, 147, 148 Widener, George 95 Wilbanks, Hollle 95 Wilbanks, Paul 86 Wilcox, Jerry 86 Wilcox, John 61 Wilhelm, Bill 61 Wilhite, Allen 86 Wilkerson, Mary 95 Wilkerson, Frankie 86, 114, 137, 162 Wilkerson, Sam 86 Wilkins, Deborah 93 Wilkins, Harold 86 Williams, Danny 61 Willis, Jean 87 Willsey, Marilyn 87 Willsey, Reita 87 Wilson, Gerald 61 Wilson, Gwendolyn 87 Wilson, Iris 87 Wilson, Jan 95 Wilson, Joe 87 Wilson, John 87, 159 Wilson, Robert J. 87 Wilson, Susan 87 Wilson, Sharon 87 Wilson, Virginia 87 Winders, Nuel 95 Winford, Lizbeth 87 Winn, James 61 Wise, Gary 87 Witt, Barbara 87 Witter, Susan 87 Wofford, Julie 61 Wolfe, Bill 87, 103, 114 Wood, David 61 Wood, Donald 61 Woodard, Larry 87 Woody, Randy 61 Wooten, Jerry 61, 159, 160, 164 Worley, Joan 87 Worrel, Bradley 87 Wright, Tom 87 Wurst, Katy 87 Wyatt, Eddie 87

York, Don 87 Young, Gary 61, 155 Young, Raymond 87

1967 Numa Staff

Sponsor Co-Editors

Jerry Atkinson Max Gilbert, Steve Page

Copy Editor

JanetBennett

Copy Writer

Pat Blackard

Business Manager Photography Administration Classes

Larry Green Donna Riley

Joan Borengasser,Maribeth Lux Janet Bennett, Phyllis Rickman, Joan Borengasser, Maribeth Lux

Personalities

Sponsor and Staff

Student Life

Doris Griffin

Organizations

Ray Schapp

Sports

Sam Gordin

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Problems are common to any yearbook staff, but this year it has been unusually difficult and frustrating for the Numa staff. There were times when it seemed like nothing could go right; pictures didn't come out, electronic flash was broken, camera didn't work properly —and with pictures in constant need, the resulting shortage of photographs was indeed a problem. This was certainly not the fault of our photographer, Donna Riley, who spent much extra time and even skipped some classes in an effort to meet the never-ending demand for pictures. Whenever needed, John Wilson was also on hand to help us out with photography. There was also some difficulty in setting up and scheduling pictures to be taken, although everyone was cooperative with us. At any rate, the staff members managed to do outstanding work on their sections. Several persons and organizations have given us valuable assistance and information. To Mr. Hubert Neff we give our special thanks for his contribution of photographs of old Fort Smith. We also thank the National Park Service, City National Bank, and the Bonneville House for the deeply appreciated help in the way of photographs. To Larry Green, who took over at midyear as Business Manager, and whose main duty was to sell advertisements, we are extremely grateful for a job well done. To Mr. Jerry Atkinson, our sponsor, who has worked by our side all year, we are indebted for his supervision, guidance, and patience with us. All of these were important to us and the Numa, and without them the book could not have been as it is. Despite the problems we encountered, we are honored to have served as co-editors of the 1966-67

Numa, and we have learned much about editing a yearbook. It has been a challenge to both of us, as well as the entire staff. We have seen the book through from start to finish, watching it grow page by page, from section to section. The book has developed through ideas, imagination, talent, and hard work of everyone involved. While working on the yearbook, we have made new friends among the staff members and enriched old ones, despite the occasional arguments and disagreements that arise in making a yearbook. The staff deserves much credit in making this book possible. We owe our thanks to each one of them —Janet, Sam, Ray, Pat, Doris, Joan, Maribeth, Phyllis —for their general cooperation with us and their devotion to their work. Each will be remembered, for it would be impossible to forget those with whom we have worked so closely for six months, individuals who sacrificed their free time, weekends, and in too many cases, their studies, for the Numa. We will remember the good times as well as the bad, and all of them will be treasured. In this year's book we have tried to record accurately a year of college life and the activities of the teachers and students who have made it what it is. Now the work is done, and the book is finished. As we look back over all the hours put into this annual, over all the frustrating moments when we felt like throwing up our hands and quitting, we realize now that it was worth it. We feel a certain emptiness, but with it a sigh of relief. Nevertheless, we feel that we have been successful in our endeavor with this book — and with much pride we present it to you.

Sincerely, Max Gilbert Steve Page Co-Editors 1966-67 Numa

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