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Web- ster of Ennis, council executive vice president of operations. Fish Frysinger Named Tops In First Wing Willard D. Frysinger of Har- lingen, a modern languages ma- jor, has been named the out- standing freshman cadet of the First Wing for the fall semester. Selected from 160 freshmen by squadron, group and First Wing cadet officers, the cadet’s name was announced by the wing com- mander, Cadet Lt. Col. John R. Baldridge. Outstanding Corps freshmen are selected by separate procedu- ure of the Military Science De- partment for presentation on Mother’s Day. The 1967 Harlingen High grad- uate is a cadet of Squadron 1, commanded by Cadet Maj. Robert C. Huff. The fish is studying Spanish, German and Russian in his mod- ern languages curriculum. He has studied Spanish four years and used his knowledge of the lan- guage during summer work at a Harlingen grocery. “With the language background, I hope to do intelligence work when I go into the Air Force,” Frysinger said. He posted a 1.81 grade point ratio for the fall semester. He is working for a pilot-training con- tract in junior and senior ad- vansed Air Force ROTC. Frysinger marched with the Fish Drill Team during the fall semester and has been nominated for the YMCA Polaris Council and Sphinx Club. His older broth- er, Victor, is a senior history major in Company G-2 and Army ROTC cadet at A&M. His father is a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel. Mrs. Frysinger was vice president of the Rio Grande Val- ley A&M Mothers Club. Their youngest son is a high school sophomore. Scholastic sergeant of the Sec- ond Brigade and a Ross Volun- teer, Sims has gained experience in the MSC as directorate assist- ant, a member of Town Hall Staff and this year’s vice president of operations. McCRORY, a senior architec- ture major with a 2.75 grade point ratio, has served on SCONA for the past three years. This year he was publicity chairman for SCONA XIII. Carrying a 2.68 GPR in eco- nomics, Prescott has been active in the A&M Debate Club, Liberal Arts Council, YMCA Apollo Club and Gavel Club. He is vice presi- dent of the MSC Council and was an exchange student in Sweden last summer. Webster, a Ross Volunteer, has had three years’ experience in MSC activities as a directorate assistant, chairman of the Fi- nance Committee, and member of SCONA XI, XII, and XIII. He is married and is a junior majoring in architectural construction. THE FOUR officers-elect will be installed at the annual MSC Awards Banquet April 25. Sims will succeed Scott Roberts of Aus- tin and McCrory will follow Pat- rick Rehmet of Alice. Prescott will succeed David pay of College Station. Webster’s new office is now held by Ronald Zipp of New Braunfels. In other business, Larry Scott, chairman of Hydro-Space Fiesta, reported that from 35,000 to 40,- 000 people visited the exhibits displayed throughout the MSC last week. He estimated that at lease 3,900 of these were elemen- tary school children. Scott recommended that the Fiesta be cancelled for at least two or three years to give variety to the program. He suggested seminars or discussion groups as possible replacements. Roberts appointed a planning committee to make a building study to determine current needs of the MSC. IRVIN HONORED Retiring Athletic Director Barlow (Bones) Irvin moves to the podium to shake hands with new Athletic Director Gene Stallings after Stallings paid tribute to him in Saturday’s “Bones Irvin Appreciation Dinner” here. Stallings expressed his gratitude to Irvin for ad- vising him during some of Stallings’ troubled times as head football coach. (Photo by Russell Autry) AppreciationDinnerHonors Retiring AD ‘Bones’ Irvin By GARY SHERER Barlow (Bones) Irvin went out in style Saturday night before some 600 well-wishers in Sbisa Hall. The occasion was the “Bones” Irvin Appreciation Dinner that said farewell to the man who has given 45 years of his life to A&M as athlete player, coach and, fin- ally, athletic director. Irvin x-etired from his athletic directorship Feb. 1. An impressive lineup of speak1- ers px*aised the Cotulla native for his contribution to A&M sports. Dana X. Bible, former coach at A&M1 and Texas and who coached Irvin at A&M, was the first speaker. He lauded Irvin for his SUE ANN EVANS Sophomore Named To Mission Work A Texas A&M University soph- omore is among 1968 student summer missionaries to serve under the sponsorship of the Bap- tist General Convention of Texas. John New of Longview received approval of the convention’s stu- dent division for assignment with the South Texas Mobile Clinic. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. New of Longview (203 Rich- ardson St.). The Aggie-missionary is study- ing veterinary medicine and takes an active role in the Baptist Stu- dent Center here. University National Bank “On the side of Texas A&M” —Adv. BARNETT FOR TWO Billy Bob Barnett lofts a jump shot goalward in first-half action Saturday against Texas as Curt Papp (41) defends. Barnett paced the Aggies with 32 points in a record-smash- ing 117-105 triumph over the Longhorns. See story page 6. (Photo by Mike Wright) fine work with young men and his devotion to helping his fellow man. ‘Greasepaint’ Set Tonight In Auditorium “The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd” roars into Bryan Civic Auditoxdum to- night. A capacity crowd is anticipated for the 8 p.m. perfoimance spon- sored by the Bryan Rotary Club in conjunction with the Memorial Student Center Town Hall Com- mittee. The Broadway musical stars Edward Earle who launched his theatrical career at the age of thx*ee and has been featured in more than 25 musical and dra- matic productions. Earle also di- rects the show. Co-starring is David C. Jones, winner of the Chicago Press Award for his summer perform- ance in “Bye, Bye Birdie.” Other members of the cast in- clude Henry Baker, who toured the country in “Porgy and Bess;” Sherry Lynn Diamant, appearing most recently in “Sweet Charity;” Lisa Damon, who performed in Richard Rodgers’ recent revival of “South Pacific,” and Harold Norbut, a veteran of numerous musicals. Rounding out the cast is a group labeled “The Urchins,” which includes Edie Andrews, Susan Campbell, Leigh Carole, Kathy Conry, Carol Ehmann, Ju- dy Gibson, Pat Guadalupe, Hel- enann and Meredith Pogue. Among the songs featured in the show are “A Wonderful Day Like Today,” “Look at That Face,” “Feeling Good,” “My First Love,” “Where Would You Be Without Me?” and “The Joker.” Only tickets remaining for the performance are a few reserved for Texas A&M students and their wives or dates, rotes Town Hall Chairman Robex-t Gonzales. He said students with activity cards may purchase the tickets for $1.50 each at the MSC Student Programs Office on a first-come, first-served basis. Bryan Building & Loan Association, Your Sav- ings Center, since 1919. —Adv. A&M President Earl Rudder then announced that Ixwin has been named athletic director emeritus at A&M. Other speakers were Coach Gene Stallings, who succeeds Ir- vin, and Louis (Hogs) Nelson, Weldon Humble and Pat Knight, former players under Irvin. Irvin humbly accepted all the praises and gifts bestowed on him all evening and responded with some heart-filled statements. “I feel very humble tonight,” Irvin said. “This university has been very kind to me. This school has been in my heai't ever since I came here.” The former professional foot- ball player graciously thanked everyone and said one goal re- mains for him. “I own a little place near San Antonio,” he said. “My only goal is to open those gates and say, ‘Here I am.’ ” “This is a happy ending to a happy life,” he concluded. Ball To Begin At 8 Saturday In Sbisa Hall Seven finalists have been chos- en for Sophomore Sweetheart, to be named Saturday night at the Sophomore Ball, Class President Jerry Adams has announced. Adams said he expects a rise this week in sales of the $3.50 per couple tickets, which are on sale at the Student Program Of- fice and will later be available at the door. The Ball, scheduled for 8-11 p.m. in Sbisa Dining Hall, will feature Neal Ford and the Fan- atics and another band. The Sweetheart finalists will be honored with a reception in the Memorial Student Center Satur- day at 2 p.m., where they meet the selection committee. FINALISTS include Mary Beth Hand, a senior home economics education major at Texas Tech, who is from Ft. Worth. Miss Hand, age 21, is five feet, two inches tall and weighs 105 pounds, and will be escorted by Jesse Clyde Boysen. Shari Marie McGarr, a fresh- man home economics major at Southwest Texas College, will be escorted by Wayne B. Eldridge. Miss McGarr, a resident of San Antonio, is 18 years old, five feet five inches tall and weighs 110 pounds. Gary T. Cottingham submitted the name of Nancy Shepard from Houston; Miss Shepard, who is 18 years old, weighs 110 pounds and is five feet five inches tall. She is a freshman nursing major at the University of Texas at Austin. MAKING THE longest trip for the Ball will be Fae Anita Mat- thew of York, Pa. Miss Mat- thew, a sophomore sociology ma- jor at Millersville State College, will be escorted by Kenneth J. Guerin. She is 19, weighs 115 pounds and is 5 feet seven inches tall. Patti Walker of Mexia will be escorted by Ricky W. Holloway. Miss Walker is a senior at Mexia High School and is 18 years old, weighs 116 pounds and is five feet six inches tall. A senior at St. Mary’s Hall in San Antonio, Judy Gail Fisher is 17 years old, weighs 125 pounds and is five feet seven and a half inches tall. Miss Fisher’s name was submitted by David Hoel- scher. A FIVE-FOOT, eight-inch jun- ior at Crane High School, Sue Ann Evans is 16 years old and weighs 134 pounds. Miss Evans’ name was entered by Kellam Col- quitt. The Sophomore Ball will also feature a psychedelic light show provided by the Architecture So- ciety and a photographer to take color pictures for $3.50 for five prints. Uniform for the ball will be Class B winter with battle scarves for Corps members. For civilians, dress will be coats and ties. Formal or semi-formal dress will be suitable for dates. “The whole class will have to work together to make this ball a success,” Adams commented. “The money that we will make from it will go into the class fund.” First Bank & Trust now pays 5% per annum on savings certif- icates. —Adv. BB&L BAND SWEETHEART Linda Russell, an East Texas State sophomore from Irv- ing1, was named 1968 Aggie Band Sweetheart Saturday at the annual Band Dance. This 20-year-old blond is an ele- mentary education major. Her escort is Bruce Barrett, Band sophomore. (Photo by Mike Wright) ‘v.. MP
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Che BattalionVOLUME 61 COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1968 Number 533
Sims, McCrory To Direct MSC Council, SCONA XIVTwo Other Posts Named By Council
By DAVIS MAYES Battalion Staff Writer
Benjamin J. Sims, junior management major from Kingsville, Monday was elected president of the l&th Memorial Student Center Council and Directorate by the MSC Council.
In other elections, Donald B. McCrory of College Station was named chairman of the Fourteenth Student Conference on National Affairs (SCONA XIV); Wayne H. Prescott of Houston, council executive vice president of programs, and Keller W. Webster of Ennis, council executive vice president of operations.
Fish Frysinger Named Tops In First Wing
Willard D. Frysinger of Harlingen, a modern languages major, has been named the outstanding freshman cadet of the First Wing for the fall semester.
Selected from 160 freshmen by squadron, group and First Wing cadet officers, the cadet’s name was announced by the wing commander, Cadet Lt. Col. John R. Baldridge.
Outstanding Corps freshmen are selected by separate procedu- ure of the Military Science Department for presentation on Mother’s Day.
The 1967 Harlingen High graduate is a cadet of Squadron 1, commanded by Cadet Maj. Robert C. Huff.
The fish is studying Spanish, German and Russian in his modern languages curriculum. He has studied Spanish four years and used his knowledge of the language during summer work at a Harlingen grocery.
“With the language background, I hope to do intelligence work when I go into the Air Force,” Frysinger said.
He posted a 1.81 grade point ratio for the fall semester. He is working for a pilot-training contract in junior and senior ad- vansed Air Force ROTC.
Frysinger marched with the Fish Drill Team during the fall semester and has been nominated for the YMCA Polaris Council and Sphinx Club. His older brother, Victor, is a senior history major in Company G-2 and Army ROTC cadet at A&M. His father is a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel. Mrs. Frysinger was vice president of the Rio Grande Valley A&M Mothers Club. Their youngest son is a high school sophomore.
Scholastic sergeant of the Second Brigade and a Ross Volunteer, Sims has gained experience in the MSC as directorate assistant, a member of Town Hall Staff and this year’s vice president of operations.
McCRORY, a senior architecture major with a 2.75 grade point ratio, has served on SCONA for the past three years. This year he was publicity chairman for SCONA XIII.
Carrying a 2.68 GPR in economics, Prescott has been active in the A&M Debate Club, Liberal Arts Council, YMCA Apollo Club and Gavel Club. He is vice president of the MSC Council and was an exchange student in Sweden last summer.
Webster, a Ross Volunteer, has had three years’ experience in MSC activities as a directorate assistant, chairman of the Finance Committee, and member of SCONA XI, XII, and XIII. He is married and is a junior majoring in architectural construction.
THE FOUR officers-elect will be installed at the annual MSC Awards Banquet April 25. Sims will succeed Scott Roberts of Austin and McCrory will follow Patrick Rehmet of Alice. Prescott will succeed David pay of College Station. Webster’s new office is now held by Ronald Zipp of New Braunfels.
In other business, Larry Scott, chairman of Hydro-Space Fiesta, reported that from 35,000 to 40,- 000 people visited the exhibits displayed throughout the MSC last week. He estimated that at lease 3,900 of these were elementary school children.
Scott recommended that the Fiesta be cancelled for at least two or three years to give variety to the program. He suggested seminars or discussion groups as possible replacements.
Roberts appointed a planning committee to make a building study to determine current needs of the MSC.
IRVIN HONOREDRetiring Athletic Director Barlow (Bones) Irvin moves to the podium to shake hands with new Athletic Director Gene Stallings after Stallings paid tribute to him in Saturday’s “Bones Irvin Appreciation Dinner” here. Stallings expressed his gratitude to Irvin for advising him during some of Stallings’ troubled times as head football coach. (Photo by Russell Autry)
Appreciation Dinner Honors Retiring AD ‘Bones’ Irvin
By GARY SHERERBarlow (Bones) Irvin went out
in style Saturday night before some 600 well-wishers in Sbisa Hall.
The occasion was the “Bones” Irvin Appreciation Dinner that said farewell to the man who has given 45 years of his life to A&M as athlete player, coach and, finally, athletic director.
Irvin x-etired from his athletic directorship Feb. 1.
An impressive lineup of speak1- ers px*aised the Cotulla native for his contribution to A&M sports. Dana X. Bible, former coach at A&M1 and Texas and who coached Irvin at A&M, was the first speaker. He lauded Irvin for his
SUE ANN EVANS
Sophomore Named To Mission Work
A Texas A&M University sophomore is among 1968 student summer missionaries to serve under the sponsorship of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.
John New of Longview received approval of the convention’s student division for assignment with the South Texas Mobile Clinic. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. New of Longview (203 Richardson St.).
The Aggie-missionary is studying veterinary medicine and takes an active role in the Baptist Student Center here.
University National Bank“On the side of Texas A&M”
—Adv.
BARNETT FOR TWOBilly Bob Barnett lofts a jump shot goalward in first-half action Saturday against Texas as Curt Papp (41) defends. Barnett paced the Aggies with 32 points in a record-smashing 117-105 triumph over the Longhorns. See story page 6. (Photo by Mike Wright)
fine work with young men and his devotion to helping his fellow man.
‘Greasepaint’ Set Tonight In Auditorium
“The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd” roars into Bryan Civic Auditoxdum tonight.
A capacity crowd is anticipated for the 8 p.m. perfoimance sponsored by the Bryan Rotary Club in conjunction with the Memorial Student Center Town Hall Committee.
The Broadway musical stars Edward Earle who launched his theatrical career at the age of thx*ee and has been featured in more than 25 musical and dramatic productions. Earle also directs the show.
Co-starring is David C. Jones, winner of the Chicago Press Award for his summer performance in “Bye, Bye Birdie.”
Other members of the cast include Henry Baker, who toured the country in “Porgy and Bess;” Sherry Lynn Diamant, appearing most recently in “Sweet Charity;” Lisa Damon, who performed in Richard Rodgers’ recent revival of “South Pacific,” and Harold Norbut, a veteran of numerous musicals.
Rounding out the cast is a group labeled “The Urchins,” which includes Edie Andrews, Susan Campbell, Leigh Carole, Kathy Conry, Carol Ehmann, Judy Gibson, Pat Guadalupe, Hel- enann and Meredith Pogue.
Among the songs featured in the show are “A Wonderful Day Like Today,” “Look at That Face,” “Feeling Good,” “My First Love,” “Where Would You Be Without Me?” and “The Joker.”
Only tickets remaining for the performance are a few reserved for Texas A&M students and their wives or dates, rotes Town Hall Chairman Robex-t Gonzales. He said students with activity cards may purchase the tickets for $1.50 each at the MSC Student Programs Office on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bryan Building & Loan Association, Your Savings Center, since 1919.
—Adv.
A&M President Earl Rudder then announced that Ixwin has been named athletic director emeritus at A&M.
Other speakers were Coach Gene Stallings, who succeeds Irvin, and Louis (Hogs) Nelson, Weldon Humble and Pat Knight, former players under Irvin.
Irvin humbly accepted all the praises and gifts bestowed on him all evening and responded with some heart-filled statements.
“I feel very humble tonight,” Irvin said. “This university has been very kind to me. This school has been in my heai't ever since I came here.”
The former professional football player graciously thanked everyone and said one goal remains for him. “I own a little place near San Antonio,” he said. “My only goal is to open those gates and say, ‘Here I am.’ ”
“This is a happy ending to a happy life,” he concluded.
Ball To Begin At 8 Saturday In Sbisa Hall
Seven finalists have been chosen for Sophomore Sweetheart, to be named Saturday night at the Sophomore Ball, Class President Jerry Adams has announced.
Adams said he expects a rise this week in sales of the $3.50 per couple tickets, which are on sale at the Student Program Office and will later be available at the door.
The Ball, scheduled for 8-11 p.m. in Sbisa Dining Hall, will feature Neal Ford and the Fanatics and another band.
The Sweetheart finalists will be honored with a reception in the Memorial Student Center Saturday at 2 p.m., where they meet the selection committee.
FINALISTS include Mary Beth Hand, a senior home economics education major at Texas Tech, who is from Ft. Worth. Miss Hand, age 21, is five feet, two inches tall and weighs 105 pounds, and will be escorted by Jesse Clyde Boysen.
Shari Marie McGarr, a freshman home economics major at Southwest Texas College, will be escorted by Wayne B. Eldridge. Miss McGarr, a resident of San Antonio, is 18 years old, five feet five inches tall and weighs 110 pounds.
Gary T. Cottingham submitted the name of Nancy Shepard from Houston; Miss Shepard, who is 18 years old, weighs 110 pounds and is five feet five inches tall. She is a freshman nursing major at the University of Texas at Austin.
MAKING THE longest trip for the Ball will be Fae Anita Matthew of York, Pa. Miss Matthew, a sophomore sociology major at Millersville State College, will be escorted by Kenneth J. Guerin. She is 19, weighs 115 pounds and is 5 feet seven inches tall.
Patti Walker of Mexia will be escorted by Ricky W. Holloway. Miss Walker is a senior at Mexia High School and is 18 years old, weighs 116 pounds and is five feet six inches tall.
A senior at St. Mary’s Hall in San Antonio, Judy Gail Fisher is 17 years old, weighs 125 pounds and is five feet seven and a half inches tall. Miss Fisher’s name was submitted by David Hoel- scher.
A FIVE-FOOT, eight-inch junior at Crane High School, Sue Ann Evans is 16 years old and weighs 134 pounds. Miss Evans’ name was entered by Kellam Colquitt.
The Sophomore Ball will also feature a psychedelic light show provided by the Architecture Society and a photographer to take color pictures for $3.50 for five prints.
Uniform for the ball will be Class B winter with battle scarves for Corps members. For civilians, dress will be coats and ties. Formal or semi-formal dress will be suitable for dates.
“The whole class will have to work together to make this ball a success,” Adams commented. “The money that we will make from it will go into the class fund.”
First Bank & Trust now pays 5% per annum on savings certificates. —Adv.
BB&L
BAND SWEETHEARTLinda Russell, an East Texas State sophomore from Irving1, was named 1968 Aggie Band Sweetheart Saturday at the annual Band Dance. This 20-year-old blond is an elementary education major. Her escort is Bruce Barrett, Band sophomore. (Photo by Mike Wright)
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