Nancy (Merritt) ’59 and James Parks ’57 of Grand Prairie, Texas, will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary in August. They were married on August 24, 1957 in Magnolia. After coaching and teaching 10 years in Dumas, they moved to Dallas where James officiated football for 32 years. He retired from
1950-1959 James R. Staggs ’59, ’76 was recognized for his gifts to gospel music for over 60 years during the Men of Calvary’s 37th anniversary and reunion at Union Street Station in Magnolia on June 2. He was presented with congratulatory letters from personal friend and former governor Mike Huckabee
1930-1939 Lois (Elmore) Clayton ’31, December 13, 2011 James L. Smith ’37, January 30, 2012 1940-1949 Dorothy (Green) Hennessy ’47, December 28, 2011 Robert Neill ’48, December 28, 2011 V. Jo (Stanley) Runnels ’47, February 7, 2012 Benny Walthall ’47 Harold Fincher, ’46, June 7, 2012 1950-1959 James Thomas Duncan
Reality shows were nowhere on Shaun Smith’s radar when he came to Southern Arkansas University to compete with the nationally competitive rodeo team and pursue a degree in marketing. The Emmet native gained more than a top-notch education and calf-roping awards, he gained a little celebrity and experience in front
Claudia “Penny” Lyons was honored this year for her 30 years of service as a Mulerider. Lyons has worn many hats during her time at SAU. The first half of her career was spent as a member of the nursing faculty, during which time she was honored with the Faculty
Southern Arkansas University’s FOSSUS (from the earth) dinosaur exhibit made its debut on March 16 at the Southwest Arkansas Regional Science Fair held at SAU. The educational exhibit was recently donated to the University by Saundra Van Cleef Lewis, Dr. Charles McGahey, and the family of Roger Van Cleef .
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to grow up in the White House? That will be the topic of conversation for David and Julie Eisenhower, speakers for the eighth annual Farmers Bank & Trust Distinguished Speaker Series on Thursday, Sept. 13. Those attending the dinner will get
Southern Arkansas University hosted a dedication ceremony for the Ronnie Ribble Strength Training Center on Wednesday, Feb. 29. The facility is located behind Goodheart Field. The Ribble Strength Training Center provides a place for the University’s athletic teams to conduct strength training and conditioning. Teams previously conducted this training in
Southern Arkansas University has announced the members of its 10th Sports Hall of Fame class. The class will be inducted during a ceremony at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 19, in the Grand Hall of the Donald W. Reynolds Campus and Community Center. The 2012 Sports Hall of Fame class
Andy Sharpe was introduced as the new men’s basketball coach at Southern Arkansas in April. He has served the past five years as head coach at NAIA-affiliated Martin Methodist College in Pulaski, Tenn. Sharpe brings eight years of coaching experience to the Muleriders, seven as a head coach in which
