Oil and Water - Northwestern State University Alumni

Dr. Randall J. Webb, 1965, 1966President, Northwestern State UniversityDear Alumni:As many of you are aware, Northwestern, along withother state universities in Louisiana, is going through difficulttimes. State budget cuts have reduced our budget by$9.7 million dollars over the last 18 months. Because of the cuts and additionalprojected cuts, we were forced to terminate eight bachelor’s degree programs, onemaster’s degree offering, 12 academic minors and five concentrations in baccalaureatedegree programs. We regret the loss of degree programs and the departureof many valued friends and colleagues from Northwestern.Despite those cuts, which are detailed further in this issue of the Alumni Columns,Northwestern is committed to moving forward and providing the best possibleacademic and learning environment for our students.This fall, the University is creating an Academic Advising Center to aid studentsin making wise decisions about major fields of study and potential careers.We are moving toward the implementation of a university-wide honors programfor each curriculum, in each department, to attract for Fall 2011 and ensuing yearsincreasing numbers of students with strong academic preparation.The University will expand living/learning communities for students in the residenceHalls. With University Columns and University Place Phases I and II, wehave some of the most modern on-campus housing in the region.Northwestern is also looking to create a Center for Teaching Excellence. Thiswould build upon the good work already being done through the Office of Electronicand Continuing Education, which will continue moving Northwestern towardbecoming a learning-centered university where faculty primarily facilitate studentlearning and mentor students.The University also received good news regarding our long-awaited StudentServices Center, which will be on the site of the former West Caspari Hall. The bidfor the first phase of the project came in within the budgeted amount, allowing usto proceed with the renovation of East Caspari Hall. Bids for that phase should beawarded this fall. This facility will combine a number of offices, which provide studentservices in one building.Thank you for all you do to support Northwestern. I hope to see you for Homecomingactivities.William Drake Owens, 2004, 2005Director of Alumni and DevelopmentMy fellow alumni:In a year fraught with challenges, I have found thatadversity often brings out our strengths. As many of youknow, budget cuts have affected everyone at Northwestern,requiring us to respond with determination, commitmentand fortitude. Now is the time for us to be our most resourceful in findingopportunities amid the uncertainties.Despite the hardships that Northwestern has faced in the last year, I am upliftedby the enthusiasm on the faces of incoming freshmen and new students oncampus who are excited about being part of NSU. Meeting with these students andtheir families and getting them involved in university life restores my optimism andreminds me that character often comes from having overcome difficulties.I am also reminded that some of our greatest assets cannot be bought withdollars. Pride in our alma mater. Words we use when we talk about Northwesternand what a special place it is. The camaraderie we feel when we meet former classmatesat a reunion and laugh at shared memories.Maintaining the vitality of our school will require vision, hard work and dedication.These are qualities inherent to the spirit of Northwestern as evidenced by ourstaff, our faculty, our students and our alumni.Important things can be accomplished by those who persevere. We will overcomethe shortfalls armed with hope, courage and resilience and we will continueto march forward. Please do all that you can to help. Your commitment and serviceto Northwestern are so greatly valued. Thank you for your time, your gifts and yourcontinued support of this great university.On the Cover: Darryll Willis in Venice, La., in June 2010. Insets show the construction of 2.5 miles of a HESCO barrier wall built in Cameron by the 928thEngineer Company (SAPPER) of the 769th Engineer Battalion; one of two, one-ton masses of tarball material recovered June 11 near Perdido Pass, Fla., onthe deck of the liftboat Sailfish; and a supply vessel delivering bladders for Navy skimmers at Perdido Key. Photos courtesy of Willis and BP, Ray Hernandez,Jeff Giering and Sgt. Michael L. Owens, Louisiana National Guard.Alumni ColumnsOfficial Publication ofNorthwestern State UniversityNatchitoches, LouisianaOrganized in 1884A member of CASEVolume XX Number 3 Fall 2010The Alumni Columns (USPS 015480) is publishedby Northwestern State University,Natchitoches, Louisiana, 71497-0002Periodicals Postage Paid at Natchitoches, La.,and at additional mailing offices.POSTMASTER: Send address changes to theAlumni Columns, Northwestern State University,Natchitoches, La. 71497-0002.Alumni Office Phone: 318-357-4414 and 888-799-6486FAX: 318-357-4225 • E-mail: owensd@nsula.eduNSU ALUMNI OFFICERSPresident................Joseph B. Stamey, Natchitoches, 1983Vice President...........Tommy Chester, Natchitoches, 1969Secretary-Treasurer........Dr. Lisa Mathews, Benton, 1992Executive Director..................................W. Drake Owens,Natchitoches, 2004, 2005BOARD OF DIRECTORSMatt Bailey.............................................Shreveport, 2003Jerry Brungart............................Natchitoches, 1969, 1971Monty Chicola..............................Alexandria, 1979, 1980Leonard Endris.............................Shreveport, 1974, 1975Ken Guidry..........................................Natchitoches, 1972Bobby Hebert.......................................New Orleans, 1983Trey Hill....................................................Carencro, 1985Adrian Howard.................................... Bedford, TX, 1989Patricia Hrapmann.....................New Orleans, 1973, 1978Gail Jones......................................... Natchez, 1981, 1998Matt Koury................................................Leesville, 1995Angela Lasyone...................................Natchitoches, 1986Bryant Lewis........................................ Haynesville, 1958Carroll Long..................................... Longview, TX, 1970David Morgan.........................................Austin, TX, 1973Kip Patrick.....................................Washington, DC, 1995Cliff Poimboeuf......................................Shreveport, 1984Denise Quezaire...................................Baton Rouge, 2005Glenn Talbert..........................................Shreveport, 1964Casey Jo Thompson................................Shreveport, 2001Carlos Treadway............................... Northville, MI, 1992Marti Vienne........................................Natchitoches, 1982Ricky Walmsley.....................................Rogers, AR, 1985Mike Wilburn..........................................Shreveport, 1975Dr. Leonard Williams..........................New Orleans, 1993Charles “Buddy” Wood.................................. Many, 1981STUDENT REPRESENTATIVEMark Daniels.................................................New OrleansSGA PresidentPublisher............................ W. Drake Owens, 2004, 2005Editor.....................................Leah Pilcher Jackson, 1994Contributors...................................................David WestDoug Ireland, 1986Photography............................................Gary HardamonDesign/Layout................... Beth McPherson Mann, 1975NSU Press Publications OfficeNorthwestern State University is accredited by theCommission on Colleges of the Southern Associationof Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur,Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) toaward Associate, Baccalaureate, Master’s, Specialist andDoctorate degrees.It is the policy of Northwestern State University of Louisiananot to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,sex, national origin, age, or disability in its educationalprograms, activities or employment practices.This public document was published at a total cost of$17,055. 42,500 copies of this public document werepublished in this first printing at a cost of $17,055. Thetotal cost of all printings of this document, includingreprints is $17,055. 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Alumni NewsA Capital Campaign fund raising event took place at the University Club in Shreveport in July. Hosts for the event wereJohn (1978) and Lynne Manno, Michael and Casey (2001) Thompson, Kevin and Georgia McCotter, Bobbie (1974) and SherryShields, Gene “Smokey” (1962, 1963, 1969) and Maxine (1962) Johnson, Mack (1961) and Jonell Knotts, Jerry and Dr. NorannPlanchock, Ted (1960) and Alice (1961) Roberts, Charles (1970, 1971) and Linda (1975) Knicely, Mike (1975) and DevoraWilburn, Rudy (1978) & Velma Hines. Not pictured are Lane and Adelise Pittard.NSU band readies for Centennial celebrationThe Spirit of Northwestern Demon MarchingBand will mark its 100 th anniversary in 2011with a roster of activities planned throughoutthe year, beginning with an appearance inthe 25 th annual London New Year’s Dayparade, an event viewed by millionsacross Europe, just as the Rose Bowland Macy’s Thanksgiving Day paradesare in the U.S.“Not many universities, especiallyin Louisiana, can boast of having a bandprogram that is 100 years old,” said Directorof Bands Dr. Bill Brent, who is also director ofthe Dear School for Creative and Performing Arts.“What a tremendous opportunity for present and formerband members, directors and the entire Northwesterncommunity to celebrate such an event. I consider it anextreme honor to have been able to serve as the directorof this fine organization for the past 27 years and, as I startyear 28, I look forward to many more.”A special centennial concert is planned for April 17,2011, according to Associate Director of Bands Dr. JeffMathews (1990).“We have commissioned a new piece of music for theperformance to celebrate 100 years of the Demon band,”Mathews said. The concert event will feature current studentmusicians, alumni members and former band directors,including assistant directors.“The 100 th anniversary is actually April 12, 2011, basedon an article that ran in the Potpourri announcing the band’sfirst rehearsal,” Mathews said. Prior to that time, there weremusic ensembles on campus, but the 1911 announcement isthe first record of a designated student group with uniformswho called themselves a band, under the direction of HenryW. Stopher.Ideas for the April 2011 event are still indevelopment, but Mathews said it willinclude a Friday evening social, a Saturdayevening banquet and the concert onSunday afternoon. Alumni who wish toparticipate in the concert will be ableto rehearse with the band on Saturdayafternoon.According to the 1912 Potpourri,“sixteen boys attended the first rehearsal.”The band has averaged between 275 and300 members since 1990.“We found programs from concertspresented in 1911 and 1912 and are attempting toplay some of the same music during the 100 th anniversaryconcert that the band performed at their very first concert,”Mathews said. “We may also offer a lecture on the historyof the band.”Mathews encourages all former band members to attendthe centennial event, including former Demonaires andmembers of auxiliary units, the Cane River Belles, DemonDazzlers, flag line and majorettes.Mathews hopes to develop an exhibit of memorabilia tobe put on display in the Hanchey Gallery to commemoratethe centennial and said planners are developing ideas forthe band alumni group’s annual fall reunion.For more information, contact Mathews at (318) 357- ore-mail mathewsj@nsula.edu.Alumni are also invited to join the Spirit of NorthwesternAlumni Band group on Facebook, which features anabundance of photos, announcements and information.“More than 500 former members have now joined theFacebook page that we are using to help notify everyoneabout the events that are being planned,” Brent said. “Wehave had a tremendous amount of enthusiasm expressed byour alumni and former band members.”www.northwesternalumni.comAlumni Columns Fall 2010 / 1

Alumni News“Live from NSU, It’s Saturday Night!”Higginbotham at (318) 352-2888 ornsula.wesley@yahoo.com.Media Reunion10:00 a.m. – Student UnionRoom 320NSU Alumni that were members of theCurrent Sauce, KNWD, NSU TV andthe Potpourri are invited to a MediaReunion. For more information pleasecontact Lyndsey Miller at (318) 357-4415 or millerl@nsula.edu.Cheerleading Reunion10:00 a.m. - Student UnionRoom 321All former Northwestern StateUniversity Cheerleaders are invitedto attend a Cheerleading Reunion.For more information please contactLyndsey Miller at (318) 357-4415 ormillerl@nsula.edu.Black Alumni Alliance Meeting10:30 a.m. – Student UnionCane River RoomAll NSU alumni interested in beingmembers of the organization areinvited to join us for our businessmeeting to discuss the tentative2010-2011 schedule of activities andofficer elections/committee updates.For more information, visit www.nsureunion.com or contact Nicole Grayat (972) 897-5357.Homecoming Luncheon/LongPurple Line Induction11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Student Union BallroomAll alumni and supporters are invitedto join us for a special HomecomingLuncheon honoring the 2010 LongPurple Line inductees. A socialhour will be held in the StudentUnion Lobby from 11:30 -12:00,followed by a lunch and Universityaddress. Tickets are $20 andcan be purchased online at www.northwesternalumni.com/2010_luncheon or by contacting ConnieWhite at (318) 357-4270 or email atwhitec@nsula.edu. Business CasualDress. RSVP by October 22 nd .Black Alumni Alliance ReunionPicnic12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Practice Fieldnext to Field HouseJoin the NSU BAA for our reunion picnicand tailgating festivities, featuring adelicious barbecue meal with BBQchicken, potato salad, baked beans,rolls and soft drinks. Meal with drinkswill be available for $5 each. For moreinformation, visit www.nsureunion.comor contact Nicole Gray at (972) 897-5357.Homecoming Parade2:30 p.m.The annual homecoming parade willbegin on the NSU campus, travelthrough downtown Natchitochesand end on the NSU Practice Fieldat the tailgating area. Come join usdowntown for this special event!Pep Rally3:00 p.m./Immediately FollowingParade - Tailgating FieldJoin NSU President Randy Webb,Coach Bradley Dale Peveto and allof our Homecoming Honorees fora special pep rally and recognitionceremony packed with entertainmentfrom our NSU spirit groups.Alumni Pavilion Ribbon Cutting3:30 p.m. - Alumni PavilionNSU Alumni and friends are invited tokick off the Homecoming tailgate withthe Alumni Association as they unveila newly constructed 3,700 square footcovered pavilion.Alumni Tailgating3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.Alumni PavilionThe NSU Alumni Association andStudent Alumni Association (SAA) willbe serving a special Cajun dinner for$5 per plate. All NSU Alumni and SAAmembers are invited to come by thetent and grab something to eat beforethe game. It will be a great time tovisit with friends you haven’t seen ina while and build relationships amongfellow alumni.Tailgating Activities3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.Tailgating FieldVarious groups,including GreekOrganizations,N-Club, ROTC,College of Educationand many more!Pregame Activities5:30 p.m. - Turpin StadiumEnjoy the pre-game show by the Spiritof Northwestern Marching Band andother game day activities.Homecoming Game vs.Sam Houston State6:00 p.m. - Turpin StadiumTo purchase tickets for the game,please contact Adam Jonson at (318)357-4268 or email at jonsona@nsula.edu.Halftime Ceremonies7:30 p.m. (approx.) - Turpin StadiumBlack Alumni AllianceHomecoming Party10:00 p.m. – Natchitoches EventsCenterAll alumni are invited to dress up inyour grooviest 70s attire for this OldSchool Masquerade Party, featuringentertainment from Q106.5’s DJIncredible, a delicious buffet and cashbar, and a Special Guest. Cash prizeswill be awarded to the Best Maleand Female costumes. For moreinformation, visit www.nsureunion.com or contact Nicole Gray at (972)897-5357.www.northwesternalumni.comAlumni Columns Fall 2010 / 3

Alumni NewsRay Hernandez (1994) is 1 st Mate on a lift boat,a vessel with “legs” as long as 200 feet on eachcorner that allow it to elevate or lift out of the water,which provides a stable platform to work and/or conductbusiness.“I work on the Sailfish, which was contracted byBP shortly after the spill. BP contracted our vessel toserve as the command vessel for Task Force 4, PerdidoPass, Fla. Furthermore, we serve as an offshore officeand storage platform for the Coast Guard and BPofficials. The advantage for them is they can be on sightin a comfortable, office-likeenvironment to coordinatethe recon and recoveryvessels in this area.”Hernandez, who recentlyHernandez snapped thispicture of a network newsteam reporting on the spill.obtained his captain’slicense, began working as afirst mate a couple of yearsago following a downturn inindustrial sales.Over thesummer, the Sailfishoften had severalCoast Guardrepresentativesand one or two BPcompany men onboard.“We coordinatedPictured above is a decontaminationreconnaissance and vessel, which circled ships to removecleanup with Coast oil before returning to the bay and dock.Guard helicopters,U.S. Coast Guard vessels and private vessels. We alsomade sure they had the necessary supplies to do thatin addition to providing basics such as water, food andfirst aid if necessary while they performed those tasks,”Hernandez said. “Earlier in June, we got involvedourselves. We also have large cranes on board and theyrequested our assistance in recovering a one-ton tar ball.”Perhaps the mostrecognizable NSUalumnus associated with theoil spill is Darryl Willis(1991), BP’s vice president forGeoscience and Engineeringin North America, whoappeared in television, print Darryl Willisand radio advertisements.Willis volunteered to join the original team organizedto help victims of the oil disaster and, because of hisexperiences dealing with the aftermath of HurricaneKatrina, quickly saw the need to standardize a processby which people could file claims for compensation. Forthree months during the summer, his workdays stretchedfrom 12-20 hours as he met with residents, officials andbusinesspeople along the coast, organizing the claimsprocess. His priorities were “being sensitive to people,get a claims process up and running as quickly aspossible and getting emergency payments out. We alsoneeded to have people on the ground who were from theregion and would be compassionate.”Willis is a resident of Houston, but was raised in NewOrleans and experienced the frustration that results indealing with red tape following the loss of his mother’shome to Katrina.“The spill is not comparable to the aftermath ofKatrina. That was a different type of disaster. Thecomplexity is different because the spill impactedLouisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. Theresponse goes out to the entire Gulf Coast. The thingthey have in common is the people who were affected,those who were devastated. Our challenge is to meet theneeds of the people the in communities. From things Ilearned from Katrina, I experienced how discouraging theprocess could be. The last thing you need is a hassle.”In helping make the claims process more efficient,Willis “encountered the whole spectrum of emotions,from anger to fear to those who were totally disillusioned.“What kept me going every day were the people Ivisited with. I was inspired by the people I met every dayduring community meetings, at outreach centers and inpeople’s homes.”In May, a company executive asked Willis if hewould say a few words about the claims process. At thetime, he didn’t realize that he would become a spokesmanfor the company, delivering a message to Gulf Coastresidents through advertising and numerous networkinterviews.By the end of July, the claims process was beingtransitioned to an independent commission and Willisreturned to his former position in Houston, happy torejoin his family and the “new normal” running thetechnical operations for business in the lower 48 States.He foresaw a long period of transition over the next yearand a half.“I’ve had crisis management training, but thereis no better training than a real crisis. This was anunprecedented event and an unprecedented response,”he said. “For me it’s been a privilege to be a part of theresponse. I hope I played a small role in helping peoplealong the Gulf coast.”www.northwesternalumni.comAlumni Columns Fall 2010 / 5

Alumni NewsArmy Ground Forces Band commander’s baton passes to NSU alumCapt. Treg Ancelet conducted TheArmy Ground Forces Band duringa recent concert. The talented andconvivial Ancelet, a NorthwesternState alumnus, now leads one ofAmerica’s major Army bands. (U.S.Army photo by Spec. Brian Bohannon,The Army Ground Forces Band)Capt. Treg Ancelet (1993) assumed the duties as commander of The ArmyGround Forces Band during a change of command ceremony at Fort McPherson,Ga., July 8.The Army Ground Forces Band is one of only three Army bands with a nationaltouring mission and is part of the Army’s largest command. Ancelet hadbeen serving as the staff bands officer at Army Forces Command Headquarters.Ancelet is a former drum major of the Spirit of Northwestern DemonMarching Band.“I am honored to be given the opportunity to lead one of the best bands inthe Army,” Ancelet said. “I intend to carry on the tradition set by my predecessorin deeply caring for America, the Army and our mission of instillingpatriotic pride in our country as we perform for soldiers, their families and ourcommunities.”Ancelet holds a Bachelor of Arts in music education from Northwesternand a Master’s Degree in Music from George Mason University (2000), wherehe studied with Professor Anthony Maiello and served as assistant director ofthe wind ensemble.Before assuming his FORSCOM duties, he was the deputy commander ofthe United States Military Academy Band, where he served as officer in chargeof the “Hellcats,” the Army’s oldest established musical unit.While serving at West Point, Capt. Ancelet led ceremonies on the famousparade field with “The Long Gray Line,” musically supported funerals forsome of the country’s most recognized generals and conducted concerts atTrophy Point overlooking the Hudson River. He says he is proudest of leadingthe fight song as the football team charged into the stadium for the Army-Navyfootball game.His other assignments included serving as executive officer and associate conductor of The U.S. Army Trainingand Doctrine Command Band and as executive officer of the Advanced Individual Training (AIT) Company, U.S.Army School of Music.As just one of only three Army bands with a national touring mission, The Army Ground Forces Band travels thenation, performing at local, regional and national events. The band also conducts master classes and clinics for musicstudents at high schools and colleges around the country.The 64 Soldiers assigned to the AGFB have passed highly selective auditions and are among the finest musiciansin the United States Army Band Program. The majority of the band’s members have studied music at some of the finestuniversities and conservatories.Twenty-two brothers of Gamma Psi Chapter ofKappa Alpha from the 1960s gathered in Alexandriaat the Oak Wing Golf Club in July for a day of golf,memories, story-telling and lies. Some of the menhad not seen each other in over 40 years. The daywas so full of fun and laughter it was decided this was to be an annual gathering. A number of the KAsfrom that era are now deceased and they were remembered in exaggerated and fondly told stories.Attending were, seated from left, Martial Broussard, Steve Shine, Malcolm Morris, Jim Pierson, SamCooksey, Doug Patrick and Denman Shaffer. Standing are Jimbo Stevens, Mike Poole, Louis Ledet, DickBrook, Ricky Harris, Lynn Juban, Spud Wilson, Mike Tingle, Wayne Branton, John Garcia, Don Ater,Richard McElhatten and Bob Maloney. Not shown are Dick Ducote and Joe McKee.6 / Alumni Columns Fall 2010 Visit our website at:

Alumni NewsSP TLIGHTSThe Boys & Girls Clubof Jackson-Madison County,Tennessee, welcomed their newand returning executive directorSabrina Anderson. Andersonwas previously the non-profit’sexecutive director in 2003 - 2005,before she accepted a position atthe Boys & Girls Club of GreaterMemphis. Anderson is a native ofLouisiana and a two-time graduateof Northwestern with a bachelorsdegree in psychology and a mastersin education. She has been workingin the Boys & Girls Club movementfor 10 years. She looks forward toserving the youth of Madison andHaywood counties.All three of the educatorsnamed by the Vernon Parish SchoolBoard as Teachers of the Year for2010 were Northwestern graduates.They were Linda Hudgens(1977), West Leesville Elementary;Lacey Blocker (2004), PickeringElementary and Brenda Carroll(1976), Pitkin High School.Carol Sue Walker (2004)of Pleasant Hill was namedConverse Middle School Teacherof the Year for the second year ina row. She teaches seventh andeighth grade English/language. Sheworked as a juvenile officer for 16years before entering the teachingprofession. She is currentlyworking towards a master’s degreein education, curriculum andinstruction.Marc Pettaway, longtimefounding director of the ACTSTheatre in Lake Charles, retiredthis year, after serving as executivedirector since the theatre’sinception. Pettaway has directedand staged theatrical productionsevery year for the past 50 years.A graduate of LSU with a BS ineducation, he acquired a Master ofArts in theatre from NorthwesternState University and a Master ofFine Arts in theatre direction fromthe University of New Orleans.He taught at Tokyo University(English) and Northwestern StateUniversity (acting, directing.)During his years directing,Pettaway has written the books,music and lyrics to more thantwenty musicals that have beenstaged by the Civic Student Theatredivision of ACTS, as well as othertheatres. While serving the U.S.Army, he was stationed in Japan.This assignment ultimately ledto his working at the Kabuki-zaNational Theatre of Japan andappearing on stage with the TokyoWestern Theatre.A national championship fortriple jumper Kenta Bell (2000)gave Northwestern’s track and fieldhistory a big boost in the 2010 USATrack and Field Outdoor Championshipsthat wrapped up in June.Bell, a member of Team USAin the 2005 and 2008 OlympicGames, won his specialty with a55-10 ¼ leap. The 33-year-oldKilgore, Texas, native won bynearly a foot over second placeChristian Taylor (55-0) of Florida.Current Lady Demon All-American Trecey Rew, competingin her first USA Championshipsevent, was 12th in the discus witha 162-0 best mark. Matching herschool record 179-0 this year wouldhave moved her up to seventhplace.Harry Briggs, the Paddlin’ Professor,raised over $1,300 for NorthwesternState University’s nursing and radiologicscience programs at the NSU CenlaCenter in Alexandria. Briggs celebratedhis 89 th birthday with a two-mile swim inKincaid Lake, ending with a celebration/fund raiser party at Tunk’s Cypress Inn.From left are Briggs, second from left,with event organizers Tommy Tilley, acomputer specialist at NSU’s Leesvillecampus; Tunk’s owner Jimbo Thiels andMarsha Zulick, executive director ofCenla Programs.www.northwesternalumni.comAlumni Columns Fall 2010 / 7

Alumni NewsBridges scholarship establishedThe family of a Northwestern State Universityalumnus has established a scholarship to honor theirloved one and acknowledge his love and respect forNSU. The Jim Bridges Memorial Scholarship will beawarded to a sophomore through senior student fromNatchitoches Parish. The student must maintain a 2.5grade point average and provide a character reference.The scholarship was established by Bridges’ wife Judithand their children Benjamin, Alexis and Audrey.“Even though we lived out of the country much ofthe past 20 years, our annual trip to Natchitoches wouldinclude at least one tour of the campus as well as newNSU gear from the bookstore,” Judith Bridges said.“Jim was extremely proud to have been a graduate fromNSU and a citizen from Natchitoches. He felt fortunatethat he was allowed the opportunity to attend NSU, andhe stayed personally in touch with many people linkedto the school - as well as monitoring every sportingevent via satellite, and on the Demon Field as time andcircumstance allowed.”Bridges was vice president and chief operationsofficer of EDS (now HP Enterprise Services) for theAsia-Pacific region, where he was responsible for EDSactivities in China, Japan, southeast Asia, Australia, NewZealand and India. He was also CEO and chairman ofDIS-EDS Limited, an EDS joint venture with DaewooInformational Systems in South Korea, and a memberof the board of directors for EDS Thailand. EDS was aleader in providing business and technology solutionsto help its clients worldwide improve their businessperformance in the areas of information-technology,applications, business process services and informationtechnology transformation services.Bridges graduated from NSU in 1985. A native ofNatchitoches, he joined EDS after graduation and workedfor the company in many capacities around the world. In2007, he was inducted into the NSU College of BusinessHall of Distinction. He was also a veteran of the U.S. AirForce.Bridges passed away in November 2009 after a battlewith cancer.The family of NSU alumnus Jim Bridges haveestablished a scholarship in his memory. From leftare Ben Bridges, Judy Bridges and Jill Bankston,assistant director of Development at NSU.“Jim was a good man, a dedicated father andhusband, a faithful servant to God, and a highlysuccessful international businessman who remainedhumble and inspired others through his examples ofcompassion, integrity, and Christian values - as wellas a sense of humor that endeared him to all,” Mrs.Bridges said. “As his family, we would anticipate thatthe scholarship recipient would primarily share the samepride and love of NSU, Natchitoches Parish, and inparticular, demonstrate the desire to represent both as anambassador out in the world, contributing to society inthe spirit of respect for all humanity.”Mrs. Bridges said the ideal recipient of thescholarship would be goal-oriented and self-motivated,an individual with a high degree of integrity and one whoseeks to promote ethical values within any work or studyenvironment.“We feel deep gratitude for the many friends andco-workers of Jim, through their deep respect for him andfinancial contributions, that have made this dream of theJim Bridges Memorial Scholarship a reality,” she said.For more information or to contribute to the JimBridges Memorial Scholarship, contact the NSU Officeof Alumni and Development at (318) 357-4414.Four members of the Class of 1960 were reunitedduring the 50-year graduate celebration in May. Fromleft are Karl Moore, Dr. Doyle Williams, Ellis Couteeand Dr. William “Bill” Muse. All are members off theLong Purple Line and the College of Business Hall ofDistinction.For more pictures from the reunion, go towww.northwesternalumni.comand click on Group Photos.8 / Alumni Columns Fall 2010 Visit our website at:

Alumni NewsAlum overcomes severecase of West NileSean Lemoine (1994) has spent the last year battlingto recover from an unusually severe case of West NileVirus, emerging to become a public health advocate onprevention of the disease. Lemoine was infected throughmosquito bites in August 2009 while working aroundhis east Dallas home. What followed was an alarmingdecline in his health over several months in which hesuffered through encephalitis, respiratory failure andparalysis. By October 2009, he was given only a 15percent chance of survival.There is no indication why Lemoine, a young man ingood general health, suffered such a severe case.Earlier this year, Lemoine was still on the road torecovery, guided by several hours per day of physical,occupational and speech therapy. He had begun writinga book about his recovery experience, which he expectedto finish by the end of the summer. In his interview withthe Dallas Morning News, Lemoine, an attorney, said hehopes to try a jury trial by 2011.West Nile can be carried by more than 65 mosquitospecies. The virus causes no symptoms in about 80percent of the people who are infected and about 20percent suffer the mild symptoms of headache and fever.About one in 150 people will develop more severesymptoms. Lemoine joined officials from Dallas Countylast summer as they unveiled their West Nile preventionplan and was the subject of a feature article in the DallasMorning News.Lemoine, a Pineville native, earned hisundergraduate degree in sociology at NSU and wasa member of Kappa Alpha. He applauded his wifeElizabeth for her support and said he was touched by thepeople who had reached out to him during the ordeal.Annual FundDon’t be surprised if you get a call fromNorthwestern in mid-November. NSU studentswill be placing calls to our alumni for our AnnualFund Phone-A-Thon. The annual fund supportsmany programs like alumni scholarships,distinguished faculty awards given by thecolleges, Homecoming activities, reunions,chapter development and the Long PurpleLine. If you’d like to donate to the AnnualFund but haven’t done so yet, go to www.northwesternalumni.com/annualfund to makeyour tax-deductible donation. Thank you for yourgenerous support of the Alumni Association.Virginia Lee Eversull Jarrett of Alexandria washonored in July with a 100 th birthday celebration.Born in 1910, she completed her bachelor’sdegree at NSU in 1947 and earned a master’s inthe 1950s. During a celebration attended by familyand friends, she was presented with gifts andcongratulations on behalf the university,The Alumni Association’s barbecue pit got a faceliftthanks to Ronnie and Karen Poche of Ronnie’sAuto Glass and Collision Center. The Pochesdonated the time and materials to spruce up thepit for alumni tailgates.Clay Jackson(1993) ofJacksonAutomotive inNatchitochesdonated a2009 Chevroletsedan to theNorthwesternState University Foundation, which will help defrayuniversity travel and car rental expenses. He isshown presenting the keys to Tony Hernandez(1982), assistant director of InstitutionalAdvancement.www.northwesternalumni.comAlumni Columns Fall 2010 / 9

Campus NewsNSU restructures programs to combat severe budget cutsDeep budget cuts and impending financial shortfallsled to drastic changes at Northwestern this year, includingthe elimination of programs, staff lay-offs and an extensiveacademic reorganization.As of July 1, NSU eliminated eight bachelor’s degreeprograms, one master’s degree offering, 12 academicminors and five concentrations in baccalaureate degreeprograms.NSU President Dr. Randall J. Webb said theacademic realignment “still leaves students a vast array ofofferings through redesigned academic areas and stronginterdisciplinary programs to pursue career opportunitiesdirectly related to fields in which majors or degrees areproposed for elimination.”Eliminated degree programs are the master’s degreein heritage resources and bachelor’s degrees in physics,physics education, chemistry, chemistry education,heritage resources, journalism, sociology and politicalscience. Minors in aviation science, geology, physics,chemistry, journalism, sociology, German, French, historicpreservation, philosophy, political science and food andnutrition have been cut. Concentrations in aviation science,recreation administration, fashion merchandising andhousing and interiors, economics and German have alsobeen eliminated. The College of Business is now the School of Businessunder the reorganized College of Science, Technologyand Business. The University College, College of LiberalArts, Graduate School and Louisiana Scholars’ Collegehave merged to form the College of Arts, Letters, GraduateStudies and Research. The College of Nursing hasexpanded to become the College of Nursing and AlliedHealth, and the College of Education is now the College ofEducation and Human Development. A number of academic departments have consolidatedand shifted to new colleges. Newly created or consolidateddepartments include Language and Communication;Engineering Technology and Computer InformationSystems; Mathematics and Physical Sciences and CriminalJustice, History and Social Sciences. The Bachelor’s ofArts in Journalism has been replaced by a new track in thebachelor’s degree in communication in the Departmentof Language and Communication. The supervision ofremaining journalism courses have transferred to thatdepartment.The bachelor’s in computer information systems andits related minor and concentrations, along with the faculty,have moved to the Department of Engineering Technologyand Computer Information Systems.The Departmentof Chemistry and Physics has been eliminated. Thosefaculty and courses have transferred to the Departmentof Mathematics and Physical Sciences.With the loss ofbachelor programs in sociology, heritage resources andpolitical sciences, remaining faculty and courses will besupervised in the new Department of Criminal Justice,History and Social Sciences.The program eliminations and changes will go intoeffect in August 2011 after a one-year, three-month “teachout”period. Webb said students enrolled in programsaffected will be assisted in completing their degrees in the“teach-out” period, selecting a related major or transferringto another university.“We will closely monitor the students in theseprograms to ensure a smooth transition or completion ofdegree,” he said.The proposal for reorganization came after acomprehensive review of academic programs by theuniversity’s Program Review Committee, comprised ofrepresentatives from each academic college and the NSUFaculty Senate. Webb said proposals to eliminate or consolidateprograms were based on “costs, efficiency, completionrates, semester credit hour production, ties to the UniversityCore Curriculum, enrollment and other pertinent factors.”He added that annual reviews of remaining academicprograms “will be conducted to evaluate retention, studentsuccess, recruitment and the overall effectiveness of theprograms.” Academic reorganization was necessary, Webb said,because of $9.7 million in state budget cuts over the pasttwo years and projections of additional reductions instate funding of up to $10 million during the next year.State allocations to the university have been cut by 19.5percent since July 2008. Northwestern has eliminated 160positions through layoffs and abolishing vacant positionssince the 2007-08 fiscal year, reducing the size of thefaculty and staff from more than 960 positions to just over800. The academic realignment plan will result in theelimination of an additional 21 positions by the end ofthe new fiscal year that began July 1. The positions ofthree academic deans, four department heads or directorsand three program coordinators will be abolished. Webbsaid program elimination and other aspects of academicreorganization will result in cost savings of approximately$2.5 million. The 160 positions that were previouslyabolished reduced personnel costs by some $5 million. In addition to reducing the number of faculty andstaff positions, the university has curtailed funding foradjunct instruction, athletics, student employment, graduateassistantships and departmental budgets for travel, suppliesand operating services. Webb expressed “deep concern and compassionfor the faculty and staff members whose lives are beingnegatively affected by these unprecedented budget cutsand for students who could feel the impact of academicreorganization and other funding reductions. Every effort isbeing made to maintain essential programs and services forstudents, to assist faculty and staff affected by budget cutsand to ensure the continuing strength and stability of this125-year-old university,” he said. 10 / Alumni Columns Fall 2010 Visit our website at:

Alumni GatheringsWinnfield Reception-Golf ScrambleApproximately100 Northwestern State University alumni,guests, future students and their families gathered atWinnfield’s Pine Ridge Country Club for a prime ribdinner and athletic preview on July 26. The event wasthe culminating event of the annual Don Purser MemorialGolf Scramble, held earlier in the day, as well as one ofthe Athletic Department’s 2010 Demon Victory Tour stops.Family members of the late Don Purser are, from left, RichGunter, Jane Purser, Donny Purser, Richmond Gunter, MikeTinnerello and Matt Purser.Bonnette MemorialFamily members of thelate Buddy Bonnette wereon hand during the 10thannual Buddy Bonnette golfscramble. From left areShawnee Bonnette, VeraBonnette and Paula Nelson.On the back row are RandyBonnette, James Barrios, Brian Bonnette, Brian Allen Nelsonand Buddy Bonnette scholarship recipient Cord Larson.Kandahar Alumni ChapterFormer members of Demon Battalion ROTC had dinnerat Police Headquarters in Kandahar City, Afghanistan, onJuly 4. From left are U.S. Army First Lieutenant DanielleChampagne Johnson (2008), U.S. Army Major MattMularoni (1997), U.S. Army Captain Tommy Sieker (2007)and U.S. Army Major Larry Bergeron (1997).Samantha Collinsfrom Winnfield SeniorHigh School wasnamed the Winnfieldarea recipient ofthe Ted JonesScholarship. ReedThomas from NSU’sOffice of Recruitingcongratulated her.Alumni GatheringsBoard of RealtorsNSU students Nicholas Antee and Brooke Hubbardare this year’s recipients of scholarships presentedannually by the Natchitoches Board of Realtors.From left are Patti Waddle, NBR secretary; NSU’sassistant Director of Development Jill Bankston,Antee, Hubbard, NBR President Susan Begnaud andNBR Treasurer Cathy Davis.Realtors group presents scholarshipsNicholas Antee of Cloutierville and BrookeHubbard of Campti have been named as thisyear’s recipients of two scholarships annuallypresented by The Natchitoches Board of Realtorsto Northwestern State University students. Thescholarships are presented to a male and femalesophomore level student from the Natchitochesarea majoring in business or a related field for oneacademic year. The students must maintain a 3.0grade point average and show a financial need.Antee is pursuing a degree in accounting.Hubbard is pursuing a degree in business. Both aregraduates of Natchitoches Central High School.“The Natchitoches Board of Realtorssupports our local NSU students in advancingtheir education. They are our future,” said SusanBegnaud, NBR president.www.northwesternalumni.comAlumni Columns Fall 2010 / 11

Athletic NewsDemon Victory Fund drive underwayThe 2010-2011 Demon Victory Fund (DVF) annual fund drive campaign is underway as the NorthwesternState Athletic Association begins preparations for a crucial year for the university and the department, and AthleticAssociation members are being asked to support its fundraising efforts.The DVF is the NSU Athletic Association’s unrestricted fund program, which helps underwrite scholarship andbook costs. Last year, nearly 200 individuals and businesses pledged $1,000 or more in support of the DVF, and over600 total individuals either made a financial contribution of $60 or more, or joined the Student Athletic Association.For the 2010-11 campaign, the DVF is asking for members’ help to identify more interested members.The Demon Victory Fund Team Drive will feature teams of four volunteers who will make inquiries amongtheir friends, family, colleagues, and alumni networks and attempt to sign up individuals and businesses for DVFmemberships.Individuals interested in participating should contact Broussard and let him know who their team members willbe. The rules for participation and information on the prizes for winning teams can be obtained by contacting theNSU Athletic Association at 318 357-4295, or at broussardw@nsula.edu via e-mail.McGee gift will go towardsFieldhouse renovationsBuffalo Bills Pro Bowl standout Terrence McGee, anAll-American during his four seasons playing football forNorthwestern State, has made a $25,000 gift to supportNSU’s Athletic Fieldhouse renovation project.NSU athletics director Greg Burke announcedthe gift, which is enabling upgrades to the AthleticFieldhouse built in 1979. McGee’s gift specifically helpsreplace office and player meeting room furniture that hasbeen in place since the facility was built 31 years ago.The total to complete the second floor’s furniture phaseof this initiative was $130,000, completely raised throughprivate gifts to the NSU Athletic Association.“Northwestern State was a great experience for meon and off the field,” said McGee, about to begin hiseighth season in the NFL, all with Buffalo. “I’m excitedto help out on the Fieldhouse project and look forward toworking on more projects in the coming years.”Named to the Top 100 Players in Demon FootballHistory roster in the program’s 2007 CentennialCelebration, McGee, a native of Athens, Texas, playedfor the Demons from 1999-2002. McGee’s contribution isthe largest single gift by a former Demon football playeractive in the professional ranks. McGee’s gift will beidentified with his name on the office for the defensivebacks coach’s office, occupied by safeties coach anddefensive coordinator Brad Laird, and on the defensivebacks meeting room.Naming opportunities for rooms throughout theFieldhouse are available for interested donors, saidBurke. McGee and other donors participating in namingopportunities are recognized on the Athletic Associationsection of the www.nsudemons.com website.NSU director of athletics Greg Burke, scholarshipdonor Jill Cantrell Morrison, associate AD Dr.William Broussard and Jill Bankston of theNSU Alumni Association posed during the 2010NSU Alumni Association Crawfish Boil held atMorrison’s home in Dallas.Donation supports athleticsOne of Jill Cantrell Morrison’s first jobswas as a student worker in the NorthwesternState athletic department. Recently she madea commitment that ensures the opportunity forfuture NSU students.Morrison (1993), a Marthaville native,recently committed to establishing the “JillCantrell Morrison Scholarship” through theNSU Endowed Athletic Scholarship program.The $10,000 endowed scholarship willprovide funding to support the NSU AthleticAdministration office.This is not the first time Morrison, who nowresides in Dallas with her husband Dave, hasshown support for her alma mater. Each year forthe past four years, Jill has hosted the Dallas-Fort Worth area alumni event at her home.“Northwestern is such a special place foreducation and community. I am both thrilledand honored to have this opportunity to partnerwith the Demon Athletic Department,” notedMorrison.12 / Alumni Columns Fall 2010 Visit our website at:

Alumni UpdatesWhy I Love NSUActually, my freshman year (1969-1970) it was still NSC, Ibelieve. It changed to NSU while I was there. I did not choose NSC(NSU). I was supposed to have gone to Ohio State, but my dad gottransferred from Columbus to Shreveport my senior year of highschool. I went on a hunger strike trying to persuade my parents tosend me “back home,” but they insisted I stay in Louisiana, so theypacked me up one Sunday and moved me into Varnado Hall, domainof the intrepid Mrs. Kirkland!During the first week of orientation, I had to go to a welcomesession for freshman at Prather Coliseum. A cute guy came and satdown next to me. In his welcome address, President Kilpatrick said,“Many marriages begin on our campus. Look at the person sitting nextto you. You might be seeing him or her at the altar some day in thenear future!” The cute guy and I exchanged phone numbers. Now wehave been married 38 years!I was one of a handful of French majors on campus. I have fondmemories of Monsieur Demeule and Monsieur Wertelaers, the onlytwo French instructors at the time. I became best friends with oneof the other French majors, Karen Landrum. We still see each otherfrequently.Some other fond memories: Tech weekend parties at the oldWashington-Youree; panty raids; KA parties at the Fountain Bluerestaurant; Shell Beach; parking by the lake and fearing campussecurity; polyester pantsuits; Mr. Lucky’s stuffed potatoes in thestudent union; campus concerts – John Denver, Stevie Wonder, andOliver just to name a few!; room checks; the Funky Chicken; bellbottoms; Mrs. Dunham’s frequent all-calls in Louisiana Hall; Duty’sPizza; wigs (we all wore them!); Old South lawn parties at Beau Fort;sorority rush parties (I pledged Phi Mu but didn’t go active); ChristmasLights; the old library (long gone!); my nudist pot-luck roommate;electric typewriters and CorrectTape; Bobby Harling before he wasfamous; College Manor apartment complex when it was predominantlyinhabited by the KAs.I was only on campus for three years because I went to summerschool every year. I never felt like I learned a lot about educationuntil I did my student teaching. But my degree from NSU has takenme from a job at a small private academy to a job in a medium-sizedpublic school to my current job as an assistant principal in charge ofacademics at Loyola College Prep. My husband and I still love to driveacross campus and reminisce whenever we’re in Natchitoches. Maybeone of our four grandchildren will end up at NSU!- Karen Jayne Dill (1972)Lost RingBilly Wiggins (1971) is seekinghelp in finding a class ring.The ring was lost in Houston buthe hopes that, if found, someonemay return the ring to the universityor to someone affiliated withNSU.“It had the wheat crest witha quarter diamond in the middle,the old columns on one side andthe old building by the old fountainon the other, BS of Business1971, initials WJW on inside ofit,” he said. “My wife gave it tome as a graduation gift and tookher forever in those days to saveup the money. It is a very specialring to me.”Wiggins said the ring waspurchased at the ring store nextto campus next to Holy CrossCatholic Church.If anyone finds the ring,please can contact the AlumniCenter (318) 357-4414.Calling all Alumni!The Northwestern State Alumni Association is forming formal alumni chaptersacross the United States. The Alumni Association feels that chapters will play animportant role in accomplishing objectives that are vital to the future of NSU and theAssociation. Alumni chapters will provide a forum in which former students can assisteach other and become informed spokespersons on behalf of Northwestern State.Chapter members will also be able to cultivate relationships with prospective studentswithin the area in order to transmit current information about academic programs,scholarship opportunities and advantages available at NSU.We currently have formal Alumni Chapters in the following areas:Arkansas Jessica Breaux breauxj@hotmail.comAtlanta Anita Helton anita.b.helton@ampf.comBaton Rouge Debbie Harding dharding@cox.netDallas Mandy Owens mandyowens82@gmail.comGreater New Orleans Leonard Williams leonardawilliams@gmail.comHouston Brett Harris brett1harris@verizon.netLafayette Amy Comeaux amykarlyn@gmail.comLas Vegas Shelley Franklin jakeandshelley@hotmail.comMidland/Odessa Fred & Chris Newman cnewman100@suddenlink.netMississippi Margaret Cooper kjungrl@bellsouth.netSan Antonio Doris Westbrook doris_westbrook@hotmail.comOklahoma Brian and Crista Hobbs nsuhobbs@yahoo.comOrlando Paul Darlington pwddad@aol.comPacific Northwest Tom Putnam putnam.tom@gmail.comShreveport/Bossier Rosemary Fiorentino ro.fiorentino@yahoo.comIf you are interested in joining one of the chapters above, please contact the individuallisted next to the alumni chapter. The Alumni Association is always looking for places tostart new chapters, so if you would like to create and alumni chapter in your area contactLyndsey Miller at millerl@nsula.edu or (318) 357-4415.14 / Alumni Columns Fall 2010 Visit our website at:

Alumni UpdatesAlumniUpdates1938Justine Brunsonis a retired homeeconomics teacher andlives in Geismar.1956Ann Louise FitzpatrickGraham is a retirednursing supervisor andlives in Bossier City.1960Louise Lane West isa retired vocationalrehabilitation counselorand lives in Lafayette.1961Margaret Ann NashSavell is a retiredteacher and lives inHampton, Va.1962Ranita L. BlakePeterson is a retiredteacher and lives inShreveport.1964Joyce D. Barrett Carteris a retired counselor,married and lives inElgin, Texas.1965G. Lamar Bates isretired, married toDiane NickersonBates (’67) and lives inDawsonville, Ga.1966Ruth-Anne EileenHoffstadt Hammonsis a retired teacher,married and lives inGretna.Judith L. McLainVercher is amarriage and familytherapist and lives inBirmingham, Ala.1969David M. French isretired, married andlives in Raymond,Miss.Lynn Ellen NollkamperHebert is retired,married and lives inLeander, Texas.1970J. Larry Kees is retired,married to RhondaColeman Kees (’71)and lives in Columbus,Ga.1971Ronald Louis Haworthis a self-employedlandsman/right-of-wayconsultant, marriedto Elaine RichardHaworth (’72) and livesin Alexandria.1972Elaine RichardHaworth is a retiredelementary schoolprincipal, married toRonald Louis Haworth(’71) and lives inAlexandria.Lynda Gayle BartonBinning Laffitte isa retired educator,married and lives inBenton.1981Debbie Watson Smithis a nephrology socialworker, married andlives in San Antonio,Texas.1985Sara Mignona Cotéis a card informationsecurity executivefor Bank of America,married to DavidRodriguez (‘85).1991Veronica Dianne Lewisis a paralegal for theUnited States Armyand lives in Columbus,Ga.Christopher Ivan Lundis employed as anassistant city attorney,married and lives inNew Orleans.1992Jason B. Parks is thedirector of workforceinvestment board forthe Rapides ParishPolice Jury, marriedto Kelly E. CarpenterParks (’91).1993Lori Doneen Grantis employed as aregistered nurse atByrd Regional Hospitaland St. Patrick Hospitaland lives in Boyce.1994Anna M. SepulvadoFletcher is aparaprofessional andsigner for the hearingimpaired at HuntingtonHigh School, marriedand lives in Keatchie.Teresa Anita Basco is aregional coordinator forthe state of Louisianaand lives in Slidell.Stephanie Sandwellreceived her M.Edin Curriculum andInstruction on May8, 2010 from WayneState College inWayne, Nebraska. Sheis currently employedby the Sioux Cityschool district in SiouxCity, Iowa.1998Lisa Michelle Ortiz-Furnish Moffett isemployed by SynergyHome Health as aregistered nurse,married and lives inShreveport.Gretchen Daly Milliganis employed byCardiovascular Instituteof the South as aphysician recruitmentand developmentmanager, married andlives in Lafayette.1999Jeremy Seth LaCombeis a self-employedattorney, married andlives in Baton Rouge.Justine C. Reilly (JC)is an academic advisorfor Ivan Allen Collegeat Georgia Tech andlives in Atlanta, Ga.2000Robert J. McCormackis a shift managerat Samuel AdamsBrewery, married andlives in Cincinnati,Ohio.2001Sarah KatherineCloutier Willis is anoffice manger/opticianat Cloutier Eye Care,married and lives inHouma.2002Autumn Grant is anassistant professor ofLatin American Historyat Roger WilliamsUniversity and lives inOxford, Miss.2003Scott D. Murrell isemployed with theLouisiana ArmyNational Guard239th Military PoliceCompany and theLouisiana CommissionLaw Enforcement as acriminal justice policyplanner. He is marriedand lives in BatonRouge.2004Brian Mark Hobbsis employed withFarmer’s Insurance as1934 – Shirley WinfreeGayle, May 22, 2010,Lake Charles1937 – Lillie AdamsJohnson, Oct. 28,2008, MansfieldIn Memory1938 – Carroll G.Killen, Sept. 29, 2009,Slingerlands, N.Y.1940 – Annie Accardo,Dec. 21, 2009, Rockledge,Fla.1940 – FrancesVirginia ChandlerMcAlpin, July 22, 2010,Natchitoches1941 – Harold A. “Bud”Marron, July 13, 2020,Vidalia1943 – Elizabeth WardlowGunn, July 21,2010, Montgomery1948 – Bobbie LeeMyers Harris, July 22,2010, DeRidder1949 – Jettie JaneJames Johnson, June19, 2010, Waterproof1949, 1957 - MargaretWhiteside Ackel, Aug.22, 2010, Natchitoches1949 – John WilliamDavis, June 19, 2010,Baton Rouge1951 – Jesse HughJohnson, April 8, 2010,Cedar Park, Texasan insurance agent,married to Crista MillerHobbs (’05) and livesin Bixby, Okla.Tiffany DawnStevenson is a fifthgrade teacher at FaithFamily Academy andlives in Dallas, Texas.Continued on next page1954 – Ann Brock, July12, 2010, Bossier City1954 Patricia WinklerThompson, Nacogdoches,Texas, January2, 20101956, 1961 – FrederickJ. Martinez, July 15,2010, Waycross, Ga.1957 – Samuel JosephCallia, July 19, 2010,Shreveport1958 – Gloria EmersonBielamowicz, March15, 2010, Plainfield, Ill.1961 – Daphne AllenBrowning, April 27,2010, Sarepta1975 Donalvin LeeMayo, Fort Supply,Okla., April 8, 20081978 - Carl WolfgangAndrew, Feb. 5, 2010,Woodstock, Ga.1979 – Julie LawhonEvans, July 24, 2010,Mansfield1988 - Michael SinclairMason, June 13, 2010,Shreveport2000 – Xanthia DeniseCalahan, May 25,2010, JonesboroJoan Davis Baldwin,July 9, 2010, Madison,Ala.www.northwesternalumni.comAlumni Columns Fall 2010 / 15

Campus NewsIn commmoration of the100th anniversary of theNSU band program thatkicks off next year, take alook at this performance ofthe pep band during a 1985basketball game.The band will mark its100th anniversary throughout2011 with a roster ofactivities planned throughoutthe year, beginning withan appearance in the 25thannual London New Year’sDay paradeGuess Who?Alumni Updatescontinued2005Crista M. Miller Hobbs is a physicianassistant at St. Francis Hospital, married toBrian Hobbs (’04) and lives in Bixby, Okla.2007Sara Elizabeth Burling Russell is a nuclearmedicine technologist at CardiologyAssociates, married and lives in Bossier City.1960 began a new decade and Northwestern State College’sstudent leaders were recognized for their efforts in promoting a bettercampus. Can you name the senior class officers from that year? The firstfive alumni to call the Alumni Center at (318) 357-4414 with the correctanswers will win a prize.Members of the SUGB executive committee during the 1979-80 academic year, featured in Guess Who of the Summer Edition ofAlumni Columns were Maggie Horton, Julie Parker, Linda Lege,Ron Thomas and Jim Goodwin.Readers who correctly identified them were:Chris Soileau 1981 • Terry McCarty 1980 • Thomas Brassell 1979Derek Anderson 1980 • Ron Thomas 19812008Latisha McDaniel is employed byNatchitoches Area Convention andVisitors Bureau as a media public relationsconsultant and lives in Natchitoches.2009Kristen Renee Brennan is an administrativeassistant at Alexandria Business Machinesand lives in Boyce.Jennifer Marie Brumley is a supervisor atWal-Mart and lives in Montgomery.For more Alumni Updatesplease visit our website:www.northwesternalumni.com16 / Alumni Columns Fall 2010 Visit our website at:

Visit our website atwww.northwesternalumni.comand click on “First Time Log-In”or use this printed form.Please fill this page out as completely as possible. We are constantly revising our records and yourinformation updates are vital to making the system work. The information from this form is also used forentries in the “Alumni Updates” section. Please make a copy of this page and give it to any NSU graduatewho may not be on our list. We can’t keep in touch with you if we can’t find you! Thank you.Date_____________________Name: (Miss, Mrs. Mr.)______________________________________________________________________________________Please Circle Last First Middle MaidenCurrent address:__________________________________________________________________________________________City:________________________________________________________State:_____________ Zip:_______________________Phone:_____________________________________________________E-Mail:________________________________________NSU undergraduate degree(s):______________________________________________Year of graduation:__________________NSU graduate degree(s):___________________________________________________Year of graduation:__________________During which years did you attend NSU?________________________________________________________________________Which organizations were you involved in while a student at NSU?___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Place of employment _______________________________________________________________________________________Job title:____________________________________________________Work phone:___________________________________Spouse’s name:___________________________________________________________________________________________Is your spouse an NSU graduate? ____Yes ____ NoIf yes, what degree(s) did he / she earn?Spouse’s undergraduate degree (s) _________________________ Year of graduation_________Spouse’s graduate degree (s) ______________________________ Year of graduation________Do you have children who are potential Northwestern students?Please tell us their names, contact information, and what high school they attend.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Please return to: Alumni Center • Northwestern State University • Natchitoches, LA 71497If you would like information from Admissions, Financial Aid orthe NSU Athletic Association, you can contact them at the following address:University RecruitingSouth HallNatchitoches, LA 71497(318) 357-4503 or 800-327-1903www.nsula.edu/enrollmentservices/recruitingFinancial AidRoom 109, Roy HallNatchitoches, LA 71497(318) 357-5961www.nsula.edu/financialaidAthletic DirectorRoom 101C,Athletic FieldhouseNatchitoches, LA 71497(318) 357-5251www.nsudemons.com

Northwestern State UniversityAlumni ColumnsNatchitoches, LA 71497-0002PeriodicalsPostage PaidPostal PermitUSPS 01548050 Year GraduatesPictured from left to right, 1st row: Laurie Anthony Drago, Sr., Robert Ray Bozeman, Helen Irene Sorrell, Carolyn KearneyLaCour, Sylvia George Murphy, Dorothy McGlothlin Denais, Karl W. Moore, Doyle Williams, Margaret Reynolds Stewart, andVirginia Waldron Dillingham. 2nd row: Jerry G. Wise, Margaret Andries Whittington, Bobby Wingard, Mary Ann MagounArnold, Carolyn Barnette Warren, Glenda McRae Coburn, Venton R. Coburn, Constance Selma LaBarbera, Annie CatherineO’Neal Lynch, James T. Frame, Gloria L. Chance Leach, and Patsy Robertson Murphy. 3rd row: Marie Annette Westbrook,Bobbie Sue Craft Berlin, Dolores Young Sawyer, Catherine Bryant Allen, Michael C. Moss, Katherine Sue Weir Rainer, PeggyBuckley Guess, Barbara Love Roberts, Iris Thompson Nassif Gueringer, and Louies Lane West. 4th row: Kenneth E. Lantz,Shirley Ann Angele, Alice Bryan Spillers, Elayne Sutherlin Cornett, Dorothy Meharg Alford, Barbara Futch Scurlock, CarolGoldstein Allen Peters, Ted Roberts, Hugh Pearson Belvin, and Roy Underwood, Jr. 5th row: Billy Thomas, Joe D. Cornett,Roma Anthony Parker, Evelyn Greene Dandridge, Charles A. Poche, Ellis J. Coutee, William V. Muse, Jacqueline Naylor Howard,Theodore L. Jones, Amelia Pickett Weldon, Mina Ann Stephenson Kirkham, Lydia Ross Stauffer Hartt, and James B. SlackFollow usby visiting us onlineat www.nsula.edu or www.northwesternalumni.com. Youcan also follow uson Facebook andTwitter.On Facebook,join fan pages forNorthwesternState UniversityAlumniAssociation,NorthwesternState Universityor NorthwesternState Demons.Follow our tweetsat twitter.com/nsulaalumi ortwitter.com/northwesternstu.