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Miss Gattis gives a piano lesson
Professor Fairbanks' lab class is hard at work
Dean Oakes teaches us how to run the projector
Pat Topping teaching the second-grade students at Happy Valley
Students give the reference room of the library a workout
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all
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Hallowe'en means fun for all
Top: Hey, you lucky boys, your twirp
dates are here
Center: A night on the town during
"Twirp" week
Bottom: Students enjoy a day at Cherokee
and in the Smokies
Diane Walker is honored as "Miss Founder's Daughter"
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the buffalo
published by
the seniors
of milligan college
milligan
IS
where
We walk down by the pool
Hopwood in the spring
All roads lead to Hardin
Between classes we leave the Ad Building
A stroll is pleasant on a spring day
We gaze into the water
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the
game
Last-minute instructions are given during time out
milligan
honors
With love and esteem, we, the Senior
Class of 1955, dedicate this edition of the
Buffalo to Miss Mildred Welshimer.
As Dean of Students, Miss Welshimer
has served the Milligan family well. Her
work with the Christian Service Club and
the Service Seekers has been outstanding.
We are proud to dedicate this annual to
one whose Christian witness has influenced
each of us and has helped us to find that
Milligan truly is "A Way of Life."
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chosen
for
honors
The four seniors on these pages
have been chosen to represent Milligan
in the 1954-1955 Edition of WHO'S
WHO AMONG STUDENTS IN AMERI-
CAN UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES.
Students are nominated each year for
this honor from approximately 650 col-
leges and universities throughout
America. They are chosen on the basis
of scholarship, participation in school
activities, leadership, citizenship and
service to the school, and promise of
future usefulness.
John Byrd
Jacquelyn Harrison
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Alice MacDonald
Raymond {Cisner
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these made
MOST OUTSTANDING SENIORS
Jacquelyn Harrison and David Brady
MOST ATHLETIC
Shirley Dougherty and Donald Williams
MOST INTELLECTUAL
Patricia Reitzel and Raymond Kisner
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their mark
BEST LOOKING
Dianne Barnes and John Hand
BEST ALL AROUND
Alice MacDonald and John Worrell
MOST POPULAR
Barbara Smith and John Hall
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here
is
our
Dr. Dean E. Walker, President
Board of Trustees— Left to Eight:
William Bowman, President,
Alumni Association; Frank Han-
nah, Howard McCorkle, W. H.
MacDonald, George Walker,
Joseph H. Dampier, Dr. Walker,
Joe McCormick, Jack Covington,
J. J. Musick, Sam Jack Hyder,
Steve Lacy, Mrs. L. W. McCown,
Leslie Lumsden, and Edwin
Crouch. Members of the Board
not pictured are: Charles Crouch,
J. A. Flora, Albert Price, Sam
Price, Mrs. H. D. Sutton, Frank
Wiegand, A. T. Atwill, Harris
Boiling, Mrs. Carla Keys, William
McWane, H. C. Price, James Tar-
water, Henry Black, J. R. Bow-
man, Raymond Campbell, John
Paty, Clyde Smith, and Robert
Taylor.
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leadership
Guy Oakes
Academic Dean
Education
Mildred Welshimer
Dean of Students
Religion
Hay E. Stahl
Executive Secretary
Lois Hale
Registrar
English
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our faculty
offered guidance
Miss Hale straightens out a schedule.
The Faculty Quartet sings at Convocation.
Girls can always go to
Miss Welshirner for advice.
The business office is a
busy place.
faculty
OWEN CROUCH
Greek, Religion
ARTHUR EDWARDS
Religion
WARREN FAIRBANKS
Biology
ROBERT O. FIFE
Psychology, Sociology, Speech
ARCATIA FLOYD
English, Psychology, Education
W. H. FORD
Business Administration
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GLORIA GATTIS
Music
CHARLOTTE GLICKFIELD
English, German
SAM J. HYDER
Mathematics
IVOR JONES
History
CONSTANCE MYNATT
Physical Education
JOHN NETH
Librarian
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n d staff
CARL E. NILES
English, Dramatics, Foreign Language
MARY PERRY
College Representative
LONE SISK
Physics, Chemistry
HAZEL TURBEVILLE
Secretarial Science
DUARD WALKER
Coach, Physical Education
HENRY WEBB
History, Religion
ONA RUTH WEIMER
Music
JEAN FINDLAY
Dining Hall Manager, House Mother
IRENE NICE
House Mother
RUTH E. WHITE
Music
DOROTHY S. WILSON
Art
ELWOOD MARKLAND
Bookkeeper
RUTH RATCLIFFE
Office Manager
ARNOLD MILAM
Foreman of Maintenance
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German "can" be interesting
"Feet flat on the floor, eyes on the ball, get ready, set, GO!"
"Come now, are you listening?"
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senior
officers
President, James Hawes, Jr,; Vice-President, William
Casteel; Secretary, Margaret Saunders; Treasurer,
Frances Wert; Sponsor, Professor Sam Jack Hyder.
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JAMES DAVID ANDREWS
Columbus, Ohio
A.B. Religion
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RICHARD DAVID BARTON
Wilkinson, Indiana
A.B. Chemistry
DAVID ARLEN BRADY
Portsn.->uth, Ohio
AJ. Baliglan
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IIMMIE EUGENE BUCKLES
Oakwood, Virginia
B.S. Business Administration
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MAE SHEPHERD BURDETTE
Milligan College, Tennessee
A.B. Social Science
JOHN COLLINS BYHD
Galax, Virginia
A.B. History
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RICHARD ARLAN CARPENTER
Canton, Ohio
A.B. Religion
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Elizabethton, Tennessee
A.B. Religion
WILLIAM LEE CASTEEL
Floyd, Virginia
A.B. Religion
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•WILLIAM GWINN DEVER
Johnson City, Tennessee
A.B. Religion
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SHIRLEY FAYNE DOUGHERTY
Nickelsville, Virginia
A.B. Physical Education
SAM RAY ELAM
Wise, Virginia
B.S. Mathematics
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NOVA I. ELLIOTT
Elizabethton, Tennessee
A.B. Social Science
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ELIZABETH ANN EUNSON
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
A.B. Music
JAMES AHV1LLE FLETCHER
Vansant, Virginia ''^*"Vliinw Lll?
A.B. Business Administration
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WILLIAM TH1ESON GOINS
Gate City, Virginia
A.B. Business Administration
LOIS O'QUINN GOURLEY
Johnson City, Tennessee
A.B. Social Science
CAROLYN EVA GREENE
Orlando, Florida
A.B. English
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JAMES EDWIN HAWES, JR.
Jeffersonville, Indiana
A.B. Business Administration
JACQUELYN HARRISON
Steubenville, Ohio
A.B. Social Science
JOHN LYNN HAND
Concord, Tennessee
B.S. Physical Education
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CHARLES EVERS HAZELWOOD
Roan Mountain, Tennessee
A.B. History
THOMAS CALVIN HICKS
Johnson City, Tennessee
A.B. Religion
MELBA TAYLOR INGRAM
Johnson City, Tennessee
A.B. Social Science
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RAYMOND LEWIS KISNER
Friendsville, Maryland
A.B. Biology
GERALD BARTEL LINDELL
Kenosha, Wisconsin
A.B. Religion
ALICE JEAN MacDONALD
Johnson City, Tennessee
A.B. Secretarial Science
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JOYCE OSBORNE
Tampa, Florida
A.B. Religion
MARGARET ANDERSON PATTON
Milligan College, Tennessee
A.B. Social Science
HENRY BROOKS PRATT
Follansbee, West Virginia
A.B. Religion
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BARBARA LOUISE RICE
Cincinnati, Ohio
A.B. Religion
SUE JACKSON ROUSH
Angola, Indiana
A.B. Physical Education
SUZANNE ROWE
Johnson City, Tennessee
A.B. Social Science
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MARGARET JEANNE SAUNDERS
Cincinnati, Ohio
A.B. Science
THELMA HELENA SCHLAPIA
Creston, Iowa
A.B. Religion
CHARLES GILBERT SMYTHERS
Woodlawn, Virginia
A.B. Foreign Languages
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BILLY KIRK SPROLES
Wise, Virginia
B.S. Business Administration
CHARLOTTE PATRICIA TOPPING
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
A.B. Religion
KATHERINE MAURINE VONIER
Wauseon, Ohio
A.B. Music
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FRANCES LOUISE WERT
Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
A.B. Nursing Arts
CAROL SUE WTCKES
Indianapolis, Indiana
A.B. Religion
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President, Kendall Hanks
Vice-President, Gerald Hughes
Secretary, Hope Irvin
Treasurer, Maxie Smith
Sponsor, Miss Ruth White
junior officers
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I u n lor s
Glenn Barton
Thomas Beasley
Jeanette Brown
Margaret Butler
Gorda Crowder
Glenn Cunningham
George Davis
William Davis
James Devault
Roberta Dick
Kenneth Gaslin
■William Hall
Vera {Catherine Hamilton
Omer Hamlin, Jr.
Katie Colbert Hand
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I u n i o r s
Kendall Hanks
Helen Lewis Hawes
Marlene Hayes
Norman Held
Jerald Hughes
Hope Irvin
Theodore Janeway
Grace Lambert
William Lewis
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Wilma Lewis
Joanne Love
Randolph Osborne
Christine Patrick
Betty Pearson
Jack Pratt
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I u n i o r s
Patricia Reitzel
Keith Schoville
Frankie Simcox
Maxie Smith
Margaret Jane Smithson
Mary Speer
Lorena Stofferan
Gail Vance
Gerald Wagner
Robert Walther
Elizabeth Warnick
Don Williams
Marcella Williams
Shirley Wills
John Worrell
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President, Alvin Covell
Vice-President, James Crouch
Secretary, Gale Shepard
Treasurer, Marilyn Smith
Sponsor, Dr. Owen Crouch
sophomore
officers
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sophomores
Duard Aldridge
Mary Alice Allen
James Anderson
Donna Andre
Palma Bennett
Chad Boiling
Patricia Bonner
Shirley Bowers
Helen Ann Bowman
Willard Boyd
Alan Brackman
William Byrd
Jane Carpenter
Alvin Covell
Larry Craig
James Crouch
Lulabel Davis
William Eunson
James Evans
Bill Ferrell
Helen Fife
Nancy Gehrum
Dennis Greenwell
John Hall
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sophomores
Carol Hamilton
Jim Hamilton
Shirley Holthouser
Helen Hyder
Sam Jack Hyder
Mamoru Ishikawa
Alice Jermyn
Max Johnson
Mildred Johnson
Jerrold Kannel
James Kohls
Jack Leimbach
Ruby McCracken
Patsy Masters
Fredrick Menear
Donald Miller
Don Mottesheard
Charles Mullins
Anne Robinson
Clarence Ross
Evelyn Rowe
Marylyn Rozell
Ronald Sowers
Roy Sparks
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sophomores
Gale Shepard
Marilyn Smith
Ronald Spotts
Don Stiffler
Ross Stills
Marvin Swiney
Nancy Sword
June Tapp
Deane Taylor
Bruce Triplett
Robert VanBuren
Bobby Wadtes
Diane Walker
Carol Wardle
Laken Warnock
Bertie Watson
Marlene Wells
Barbara Williams
Burley Williams
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President, Scott Bartchy
Vice-President, John Mills
Secretary, Barbara Scott
Treasurer, Thelma Speer
Sponsor, Coach Duard Walker
freshman
officers
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freshmen
William Anderson
Kenneth Baker
Dianne Barnes
Scott Bartchy
Ethlyn Basham
Billie Blankenship
Yvonne Bowman
Philip Bradford
Maurice Brown
Bill Buchanan
Maxine Buckles
Bobby Burgess
Richard Calvert
Helen Childers
Elizabeth Collins
Eunice Compton
Ralph Conrad
Robert Cox
Elizabeth DeArmond
Carol Decker
Lloyd Deyton
Jack Dougherty
Ronald Dougherty
Marilyn Dunlap
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freshmen
Ruth Eason
Robert Elam
Gordon Ellis
Earl Estes
Marjorie Ewbank
Ronald Faust
Lois Ferrell
Donna Fry
Jack Gardner
Nolan Gibbs
Gary Gray
Frances Green
Martha Green
Charles Arthur Harris
Virginia Harris
Marjorie Hastings
Jack Head
Roxann Henderson
Sara Hendrix
Delores Heyser
Eva Jo Garland Hopson
Ruth Johnson
Stanley Johnson
Sue Keller
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freshmen
Betty Keever
David Konzelman
Robert Kroh
James Landrum
Carson Lemmon
Alan Long
Bette McClure
Audree McFarland
Malissa McKinley
Doris Masters
Theodore Masters
John Mills
Lee Moothart
David Patterson
Robert Patterson
Robert Peeples
Ferdinand Perrow
Orbon Peters
Lauretta Pluskiss
David Poorman
George Poston
John Ragan
Judy Reutebuch
Patricia Roberts
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freshmen
Vanessa Rollins
Mildred Rutherford
David Savers
John Seger
Barbara Scott
Patricia Showers
Barbara Smith
Donald Sowers
Thelma Speer
Shirley Stacy
Betty Stout
Blaine Taylor
Donna Turpen
Alice Tyrell
Wesley Umberger
John von Spreckelsen
Joyce Wagner
Virginia Weaver
Merry Whitford
Phyllis Wright
Special Student
Marie Liembach
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organizations contribute to our campus life
"Down to Earth"
Yea, Milligan!
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Historical pageant presented at the college
The men's dormitory council sponsors the Hallo-
we'en fun
Dr. Walker leads the Convocation
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Miss Mildred Welshimer. John Byrd, Omer Hamlin, Elizabeth Eunson, Richard
Barton, James Hawes, Jacquelyn Harrison, David Brady, Kendall Hanks Patricia
Reitzel, Anne Robinson, Alvin Covell, Martha Green, Scott Bartchy, and Dean
Guy Oakes.
student council
One of the projects of the Student Council is to sponsor an annual clean-up day.
President, John Byrd
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dorm councils
The Dormitory Councils are
elected by the students to
represent them in coordinating
student-administrative relation-
ships. The girls elected Eliza-
beth Eunson as their president,
and Miss Welshimer sponsors
the girls' council D.ick Barton
is president for the boys'
council, with Coach Walker as
sponsor.
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commerce club
Membership in the Commerce Club is
open to majors and minors in the Depart-
ment of Business Administration and Secre-
tarial Science. Its function is to promote inter-
est in and understanding of business. The
club has in mind a number of projects which
will improve the Business Department of
the school.
OFFICERS:
President, Bill Davis
Vice-President, Joanne Love
Secretary, Margaret Jane Smithson
Treasurer, Shirley Bowers
Sponsor, Professor W. H. Ford
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social science club
This is a new organization, the purpose
of which is to broaden the minds of those
who are majoring or minoring in .the field of
social science. As a special research pro-
ject this year, the club has studied all phases
of Communism.
OFFICERS:
President, David Brady
Vice-President, Mamoru Ishikawa
Secretary-Treasurer, Roberta Dick
Sponsors, Professor Robert Fife, Professoi
W. H. Ford, Miss Ivor Jones, and Dr.
Henry Webb
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the buffalo staff
Editor, Jacquelyn Harrison
Opposite page, left to right: Margaret Smithson, Doris Masters, Virginia Weaver, Barbara Smith,
Mary Speer, Miss Hazel Turbeville, sponsor; Shirley Dougherty, Elizabeth Warnick, and Alice
MacDonald.
Opposite page, left to right: Donna Turpen, Gordon Ellis, Donald Williams, Audree McFarland,
Helen Hyder, Scott Bartchy, Barbara Scott, and Roxann Henderson.
Business Manager, Jimmie Buckles
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pre-med club
OFFICERS:
President, Jim Hamilton
Vice-President, Dick Barton
Secretary-Treasurer, Frances Wert
Sponsors, Professors Sisk and Fairbanks
The Pre-Med Club helps its members to
gain some knowledge of what lies before
them in their chosen careers in medical or
closely allied fields. Their regular meetings
are devoted to discussions and activity re-
lated to their chosen professions. Shown at
the left is a group of Pre-Med students
operating on a rabbit. This is an annual
activity of the club.
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club pqnamericano
OFFICERS:
President, Suzanne Rowe
Vice-President, Don Williams
Secretary, Mary Alice Allen
Treasurer, Joanne Love
This year the Spanish Club has in-
creased its membership. They have planned
Spanish programs and have enjoyed several
parties. Many of the members attended the
movie, "Dana Perfecta," at the University
of Tennessee.
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christian
service
club
The Christian Service Club meets each
Monday night and seeks to deepen the
spiritual life on the campus. The club spon-
sors gospel teams which serve to develop
Christian leadership in the students and
provide inspiring programs for the churches
in this area.
OFFICERS:
President, Randolph Osborne
Vice-President, Robert Walther
Secretary-Treasurer, Patricia Topping
Sponsor, Miss Mildred Welshimer
youth
organization
The weekly meetings of the Christian
Endeavor are planned with the emphasis on
spirituality, originality, and partiality to stu-
dent participation. Unique services presented
this year were the Catacombs Worship,
Galilean Service, and various playlets. Hop-
wood Chapel on our campus provides a
worshipful atmosphere for the Christian fel-
lowship enjoyed at these meetings.
OFFICERS:
President, Bill Casteel
Vice-President, Lorena Stofferan
Secretary-Treasurer, Anne Robinson
service seekers
This year the Service Seekers cleaned
and painted the Prayer Room where our
students find a place for meditation and
devotion. Several times during the year the
group took an entertaining program to the
children at the East Tennessee Christian
Home where they found a real opportunity
to be of service. At their monthly meetings
practical help was gained from the dis-
cussions led by Miss Welshimer on Christian
Education in the local church.
OFFICERS:
President, Marilyn Rozell
Vice-President, Diane Walker
Secretary, Margaret Butler
Sponsor, Miss Mildred Welshimer
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ministerial
association
The Ministerial Association is composed
of men preparing for the Christian ministry
or other fields in Christian service. This year
their meetings have been deeply inspiring,
rich, and full of meaning which has been
a great inspiration to all members as they
make ready for their chosen work in life.
The club is under the sponsorship of the
professors in the Religion Department.
OFFICERS:
President, Dick Carpenter
Vice-President, Glenn Barton
Secretary-Treasurer, Bob Walther
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physical education club
OFFICERS:
President, Don Williams
Vice-President, Duard Aldridge
Secretary, Diane Walker
Treasurer, Alice Jermyn
One of the biggest social events of the
school year, the annual Christmas Party for
the entire school, was sponsored by the
Physical Education Club. Under the spon-
sorship of Miss Constance Mynatt and Coach
Duard Walker, the Physical Education Club
is still going strong. It meets socially and
professionally for the development of charac-
ter, sportsmanship, and leadership. This club
is made up of those majoring or minoring
in physical education.
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i « mm i r
club
The members of the M Club have earned
letters through participation in at least one
varsity sport. The membership is made up
of outstanding athletes on the Milligan
campus.
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buffalo ramblers
"Upward, downward, and onward to
adventure," say the Buffalo Ramblers. This
club is organized to give relaxation from
the hustle and bustle of school life. This
year they explored caves and, as usual,
climbed 01' Buffalo. In the spring there will
be many more excursions which will ac-
quaint us better with God's work in beautiful
East Tennessee.
OFFICERS:
President, Terald Hughes
Secretary-Treasurer, Carol Hamilton
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organ club
OFFICERS:
President, Jack Pratt
Secretary, Marylyn Rozell
Program Chairman, Anne Robinson
Publicity Chairman, Margie Ewbank
Sponsor, Miss Gloria Gattis
The Diapason Club is making its first
appearance in the annual, as it was just
started this year. The purpose of the club,
which is composed of about a dozen people,
is to play and learn more about the organ.
They have monthly meetings and have
made several trips to neighboring cities to
attend organ recitals. At right is shown Jack
Pratt practicing for his recital.
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future teachers club
OFFICERS:
President, Carolyn Green
Vice-President, Elizabeth Eunson
Secretary, Shirley Dougherty
Treasurer, Vera Hamilton
Sponsors, Miss Arcatia Floyd and Dean
Guy Oakes
The Josephus Hopwood Chapter of the
Future Teachers of America helps us to
learn how to cope with everyday problems
we must face in the teaching profession.
Programs for the monthly meetings include
panel discussions, lectures, and social activi-
ties.
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stampede staff
Contributing a great deal to the growth
of the school, the STAMPEDE, which is one
of two publications of the student body, has
done a good job this year under Editor
Phil Bradford, a freshman from Indiana. This
year saw a change in the size of the paper.
A large and cooperative staff helped in the
reorganization of the paper. At right, the
editor explains to his assistants the make-up
for one of the forthcoming issues.
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stagecraft
club
The Stagecraft Club is active
in preparing the lighting, scenery,
and properties for all programs
and plays presented to the stu-
dent body. The members of the
club did a particularly splendid
'job on the lighting for the Christ-
mas pageant this year.
OFFICERS:
President, Bill Eunson
Vice-President, Gerald Hughes
Secretary-Treasurer, Lorena Stof-
feran
Sponsor, Miss Ruth White
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the footlighters
OFFICERS:
President, Robert Wcrlther
Vice-President, Don Williams
Secretary, Alice Jermyn
Treasurer, Patricia Topping
Sponsor, Professor Carl E. Niles
The Milligan College Players, who have
changed their name to the "Footlighters,"
have grown immensely in the past year,
with such productions as "Down to Earth"
and "A Bill of Divorcement" under the
direction of our able director, Mr. Carl Niles.
At the left is the Milligan College chapter
of Alpha Psi Omega, which was revived
this year. It is an honorary fraternity for
those earning membership through dra-
matic activity. The officers are: Director,
John Hand; Stage Manager, Barbara
Williams; Business Manager, Barbara
Williams; Sponsor, Professor Carl E. Niles.
day students
Through interest, cooperation, and partici-
pation in activities the day students gain
much from their college life as well as add
to the unity which is characteristic of our
student body.
Joe, Dennis, and John have arrived and are eager for
classes to begin.
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library assistants
The Librarian, John Neth, and the student
assistants who are employed by the school,
serve as a very efficient library staff. Left
to right: Mr. John Neth, Stanley Johnson,
Mamoru Ishikawa, Judy Reutebuch, Hope
Irvin, Carol Hamilton, Gale Shepard, Merry
Whitford, and Roberta Dick.
Roberta and Carol Jane check circulation at
the check-out desk.
Processing books and materials comes in
the line of daily library work as shown by
Mamoru and Hope.
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usic at milligan
concert choir
The concert choir contributes to the
spiritual life of its members and is an asset
to the student life at Milligan. The inspira-
tion afforded by the traditional Christmas
pageant prepares the hearts of the listeners
for the joyous Christmas season. The two-
weeks' tour, taken during the spring, pro-
vides a blessing through song for those in
the varying states reached each year. Many
young people reached through this challeng-
ing message make their decision to enroll
as students in the college whose high
Christian ideals are personified in this repre-
sentative group.
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gospelaires
Gerald Lindell, Gerald Wagner, William Dever, John
von Spreckelsen.
girls trio
Patsy Masters, Carol Wardle, Dianne Barnes,
Gale Shepard, accompanist.
freshman choir
The newly organized Freshman Choir offers an opportunity for partici-
pation in various musical programs in this area and develops a good musical
background for talented and interested Freshmen.
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There's always a scramble for the tennis courts
school spirit
Intramural champs!
I bet it's a strike
Gouge takes the rebound
Left to Right: John Hall, Norman Held, Alvin Covell, Robert VanBuren, Fredrick Menear, Duard
Aldridge, James Crouch, Glen Barton, Dennis Greenwell, William Gouge, Richard Calvert. Not
pictured: Don Williams.
milligan buffalos on the hardwood
"Small in size, but long in spirit." This
might well be said about the '54-'55 Buf-
faloes. Playing a powerful schedule, the
team won eleven and lost eleven. However,
the team was praised and taken to heart
by the school and the fans alike. The man
leading this was Coach Duard Walker. He
worked patiently with the team and deserves
all the praise he got! Yes, Coach Walker
is first in the heart of his players.
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1954-1955 record
WE
OPPONENT
THE'
72
Belmont
88
68
Bethel
85
73
Bethel
84
77
Appalachian
61
79
Appalachian
82
68
L. M. U.
80
59
Berea
91
80
Tusculum
78
70
Emory and Henry
88
79
L. M. U.
77
81
Tusculum
71
101
Austin Peay
69
95
Western Carolina
101
105
Maryville
94
90
Carson-Newman
65
74
E. T. S. C.
99
101
Carson-Newman
91
95
Union University
98
68
King
67
76
E. T. S. C.
100
113
Emory and Henry
96
81
King
VSAC Tourney
65
75
Austin Peay
68
60
Belmont
Smoky Mountain Tourney
64
60
L. M. U.
64
We say "hats off to our co-captains,
Duard Aldridge and Glen Barton. They
showed outstanding ability in basketball
as well as in other fields. Duard and Glen
have shown great leadership; and, because
of their initiative, they came out on top.
"An army is no stronger than its supply
line" — yes, Jack and Andy kept the team
well supplied. Our gratitude also goes to
them.
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lettermen
Norman Held
Frederick Menear
Glen Barton
James Crouch
Richard Calvert
Don Williams
Dennis Greenwell
Alvin Covell
Robert VanBuren
Duard Aldridge
William Gouge
John Hall
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varsity baseball
Coach Duard Walker has nine lettermen
returning on whom he will depend to get
the Milligan baseball team on the winning
trail. There is a great rebuilding job, but
both the Coach and the boys are de-
termined; and the team should improve as
the season grows older.
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Back row, Leit to High!: Don Williams, Robert VanBuren, Duard Aldridge, James Fletcher.
Front row: Gordon Fairchild, James DeVault, Laken Warnock, Alvin Covell. Not pictured: Jack
Gardner.
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returning lettermen
James Fletcher
Alvin Covell
Duard Aldridge
Robert VanBuren
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Jack Gardner
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Back row. Left to Right: Miss Mynatt, Frederick Menear, Charles Smythers, Robert VanBuren,
William Buchanan, Gordon Ellis, Wesley Umberger, Jerald Hughes, David Poorman. Front row:
Don Williams, Norman Held, Marvin Swiney, John Hand, Bob Waites.
tennis
After getting a preliminary look at the
tennis team during fall practice, the out-
look for the coming season seems to be the
brightest in several years. Miss Mynatt has
four returning lettermen around whom to
build her team. Sixteen matches have been
scheduled.
The lettermen are, Left to Right: Marvin Swiney, Gerald
Hughes, John Hand, and Don Williams.
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girls' basketball
Although they didn't have a perfect
season, the Buffettes enjoyed meeting and
playing other schools in the area. After all,
records don't mean everything. As many of
the members are freshmen, we see a more
successful team in the future.
The team is coached by Miss Mynatt
with Shirley Dougherty as captain.
Left to Right: Miss Constance Mynatt, coach; Pat Bonner, Pat Roberts, Delores Heyser, Bertie
Watson, Mildred Rutherford, Shirley Dougherty, Diane Walker, Alice Jerrnyn, Roxann Henderson,
Judy Reutebuch, Betty Stout, Barbara Smith and Sue Roush, manager.
special events add spice to life
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at milligan
Pardee's famous jazz band
Founder's Day Beauties
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Seniors: Frances Wert, John Hand,
Patricia Topping, Jimmie Buckles.
Juniors: Wilma Lewis, Omer Hamlin,
Jr., Margaret Jane Smithson, Gerald
Wagner. Sophomores: Marilyn Smith,
Bobby Waites. Freshmen: . Barbara
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we open our student union building
T. P. Jones, former student, speaks at the dedication of the Student Union Building.
Randy Cooper shows his original plan of the build-
ing he and T. P. Jones worked so hard to make a
reality on the Milligan campus.
Johnny Byrd, president of the Student Body, presents
the keys of the building to Dr. Walker.
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domain.
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this is the goal of life at milligan
Commencement is held out-of-
doors on Milligan's beautiful
campus.
The Concert Choir provides the
special music at commencement.
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AMERICAN BEMBERG
and
NORTH AMERICAN RAYON CORPORATION
Elizabethton, Tennessee
105
7
Best Wishes Seniors
from
LES LUMSDEN
Hour
LAUNDRY &
DRY CLEANING, Inc
For Fast Service
Elizabethton, Tennessee
Phone 7771
THE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF ELIZABETHTON
Welcomes You to Our Worship Services
Minister, FRED W. SMITH
106
Congratulations Buffalo Class of '55
DIXIE DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT
"The Pride of East Tennessee"
Famous For Good Food Students Welcome
East Main Street Johnson City, Tennessee
UannaU/
"Your Quality Clothinq Store Since 1912"
FREE SERVICE TIRE COMPANY
Stores All Over East Tennessee
THE S. E. MASSENGILL COMPANY
Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE
New York San Francisco Kansas City
107
FIRST CHRISTIAN
CHURCH
Erwin, Tennessee
HENRY E. WEBB, Minister
Bible School .
Morning Worship
Youth Meetings
Evening Worship
9:45
10:45
6:30
7:30
ERWIN INSURANCE AGENCY
Established 1909
REAL ESTATE - RENTALS - BONDS
Main at Gay
Dial 3-5371 Erwin, Tennessee
Johnson City's Gteat
5 Floor Department Store
Compliments
ANDERSON DRUG
STORE
"On the Minute Service"
Phone 1094
Johnson City, Tennessee
108
Electricity Is Your
Best Bargain
YOUR
ELIZABETHTON ELECTRIC
SYSTEM
Congratulations
Senior Class of 1955
UNAKA STORES, Inc
"The Shopping Center
of Erwin'
Compliments of
THE PEOPLES BANK
Johnson City
MEMBER OF FEDERAL DEPOSIT
INSURANCE CORPORATION
L. G. BALFOUR CO.
"Known Wherever There Are Schools
and Colleges"
Class Rings and Pins
Commencement Invitations - Diplomas
Personal Cards
Club Insignia Medals and Trophies
REPRESENTED BY:
JOHN BEALLE
P. O. Box 97 Johnson City, Tenn.
109
CALFEE & SWANN, INC.
v&M WNPl ifPl^Piftl
"Everything Photographic"
102 E. Main St. P. O. Box 126
Johnson City, Tennessee
COCA-COLA
The Home of Kodak Album Snapshots that
are "Bound to be better."
Rustcraft and Barker Greeting Cards
BOTTLI NG WORKS
Eastman, Bell & Howell, Revere, Argus
and Zeiss Ikon Cameras and Projectors
Compliments of
GEORGE-CAROL'S
JOHNSON CITY STEAM
"Feminine Apparel"
LAUNDRY
Elizabethton, Tennessee
Phone 3688
110
BUILDERS SUPPLY COMPANY, Inc.
Home of DuPont Paints
"There Is A Material Difference"
Dial 2-1711
Elizabethton, Tennessee
CITY DRUG COMPANY
'Your Prescription Center"
523 Elk Avenue
Phone 6431
Elizabethton, Tennessee
Compliments of
THOMAS' MEN'S AND LADIES'
STORE
Phone 1553
218 East Main
Johnson City, Tennessee
BECKNERS'
Diamonds - Watches - Jewelry
Jeweler for 68 Years
Johnson City
232 Main Street
FOLSOM PRINTING COMPANY
708 East Elk Avenue
Printers of Everything"
Phone 2-4211
Elizabethton, Tennessee
Enjoy Fine Food At
ROAN RESTAURANT
Johnson City, Tennessee
111
Best Wishes
Compliments of
WOFFORD BROS., INC.
To the Class of '55
Insurance
The New and Greater
Wofford Building
DOSSER'S DEPARTMENT STORE
327 E. Main St. Phone 1900
Johnson City, Tennessee
Compliments of
Congratulations, Seniors
HOME FEDERAL SAVINGS AND
LOAN ASSOCIATION
BIRCHFIEL-BROOKS
"Johnson City's Oldest and Largest
"The Gateway To A Man's World"
Savings and Loan Association"
431 Elk Avenue
Across from Post Office
Johnson City, Tennessee
Elizabethton, Tennessee ''
EDENS GROCERY AND COAL
^^
COMPANY
Groceries - Meats - Gas and Oil
TpetTE
TicecreamJ
Highest Grade Coal
^-^"^
Clandstoff Highway
Phone 2-6111
Compliments of
Work in Mademoiselle Shoes
HAMILTON NATIONAL BANK
in
Johnson City, Tennessee
CARL'S SHOE SALON
MEMBER OF FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE
In
CORPORATION
NETTIE LEE SHOPS
112
Compliments of
SELL PRODUCE COMPANY
Johnson City, Tennessee
Compliments of
SEVIER & TENNESSEE
THEATRES
Compliments of
LOUIS SHOE SHOP
117 Buffalo Street
"Work Done While U Wait"
15% STUDENT'S DISCOUNT
Phone 1568-J
"Compliments"
TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY
Elizabethton, Tennessee
JOHN SEVIER HOTEL
East Tennessee's Finest
225 Rooms
Coffee Shop
Convention Facilities
For Flowers Call On
GUNN AR TEILMAN N
"Johnson City's Leading Florist"
318 E. Main Phone 511
Johnson City, Tennessee
Flowers By Wire
For clothes that are smart
That will give the boy's heart a
start
NETTIE LEE SHOP
204 East Main Street
Johnson City, Tennessee
FRENCH DRY CLEANING
and
LAUNDRY CORPORATION
"Quality Cleaning For Over
A Quarter Century"
113
ELIZABETHTON STEAM
LAUNDRY
Opposite Court House
Sub Station 130 West Elk Avenue
Dial - 2113 or 551
Compliments of
THE RECORD SHOP
Emma Ruth Riggs and Martha Laws
SILER AND COMPANY
Furniture and Electrical Appliances
320 E. Main Johnson City, Tenn.
MASENGILL'S
Distinctive Fashions for
Women and Girls
THE MUSIC MART
Johnson City, Tennessee
Compliments of
C. B. JOHNSON'S FRIENDLY HOME
FURNISHINGS COMPANY
Elizabethton, Tennessee
Compliments of
LONDON'S HARDWARE
Compliments of
BANKS & STREET
Elizabethton, Tennessee
EVANS MOTOR COMPANY
DeSoto - Case Farm Machinery - Plymouth
340 E. Elk Avenue Dial 711
ELIZABETHTON HARDWARE
COMPANY
"Good Hardware and Fine Furniture"
Compliments of
ORANGE CRUSH BOTTLING COMPANY
112 Jobe Street Phone 43
Johnson City, Tennessee
McNIEL'S BOOK STORE
Books - Cards - Gifts
Church - Office - School Supplies
T. H. McNiel John Sevier Hotel Bldg.
Johnson City, Tenn.
CHAMBERS-WILLIAMS
Professional Pharmacists
FREE DELIVERY
200 W. Market Street Phone 3177
Johnson City, Tennessee
FRED MOORE'S
Elizabethton, Tennessee
114
Compliments ' of
MAJESTIC THEATER
Johnson City, Tennessee
ACME CLEANERS
"Home of Quality Cleaning"
202 N. Roan St. Johnson City, Tenn.
Compliments of
THE RELIGIOUS BOOK STORE
Elizabethton
Compliments of
HUGHES GROCERY STORE
Compliments of
RITCHIE'S, Inc.
Nationally Advertised Furniture on Easy
Terms
WATSON'S
Elizabethton, Tennessee
HOWELL'S FLORIST
620 Elk Avenue Phone 23781
Member of F.T.D. Association
Elizabethton, Tennessee
Compliments of
STERCHI BROS. STORES. Inc.
Johnson City
Best Wishes, Seniors
From
FRANK MORRIS OF THE PATIO
Compliments of
HOYLE E. BOWMAN, M.D.
SNYDER-JONES PHARMACY
Elizabeth Arden Toilet Goods
100 Main Street Phone 2042
Johnson City, Tennessee
TAYLOR MOTORS, INC.
Dodge and Plymouth Sales and Service
Dodge Job-Rated Trucks
Phone 2-4611 Elk Ave. at Broad
Elizabethton, Tennessee
DAVIS-MOTTERN JEWELERS
"Elizabethton's Blue-White Diamond Dealers"
405 Elk Avenue
Elizabethton, Tenn. Phone 7931
Compliments of
DR. SHOLES
THE JEWEL BOX
"Your Friendly Credit Jeweler"
247 East Main Street
Johnson City, Tennessee
BONNIE KATE THEATRE
"The finest wide screen and cinemascope
production in East Tennessee."
Elizabethton, Tennessee
115
HALE'S DRUG STORE
Your Walgreen Agency Store
"Prescription Center"
Elizabethton, Tennessee
QUALITY CLEANERS AND DYERS
410 Elk Avenue
Elizabethton, Tennessee
"Satisfied Customers Built Our Business"
Compliments of
LANE AND HALE APPLIANCES
Your Frigidaire Dealer
BURGIE DRUG STORE
"59 Years of Drug Service"
Whitman Candies Quality Drugs Only j
Elizabethton, Tenn. Phone 8631
WATAUGA PHARMACY
501 "E" Street Phone 2-1681
Drive-In Prescription Service
BOWERS GROCERY
803 S. Second Street
Elizabethton, Tennessee
Compliments of
DOBYNS TAYLOR FURNITURE COMPANY
Complete Home Furnishings
Elizabethton, Tennessee
Compliments of
KEYS JEWELRY
Erwin, Tennessee
Compliments of
RENTZ JEWELERS
ELIZABETHTON HARDWARE
"Good Hardware and Fine Furniture"
THE ANNUAL STAFF EXTENDS BEST WISHES TO ALL READERS
OF THE BUFFALO AND HOPES THAT IT WILL RECALL HAPPY
MEMORIES TO ALL OF THEM.
STAFF. 1955
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