The Southern Arkansas University Bruce Center has been abuzz with activity since Chick-fil-A’s long-awaited grand opening and ribbon cutting on October 30, 2012. Students and community members alike lined up to choose from the delicious menu options. Preceded by the opening of Subway on campus, and followed shortly thereafter with
Nina Anderson ’06, ‘09, proudly announces the birth of her son, Jase Keegan, on February 27, 2012. He was welcomed home by his big brother, Jordan Michael. Carrie and Greg Estridge ’02, proudly announce the birth of their son, Matthew Allan, on March 12, 2011. Lindy (Edwards) ’07 and Mark
Lauren D. (Slack) and Gerid Ardwin ’11, were united in marriage on May 9, 2012, at Wyatt Baptist Church in El Dorado. Lauren is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Slack of Bradley. She is currently a full-time student at SAU seeking a degree in History. Gerid is the
Amy (Crank) ‘96 and Nick Covington ‘96, celebrated their 15 year wedding anniversary on June 14, 2012. Mary Frances (Talley) ’50 and Kenneth Fletcher ’58, celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary August 4, 2012. They were married in 1950 in Shreveport, La. After retiring from the restaurant business in Houston, Texas,
1950-1959 Thomas Jasiel Wilmoth ’50, has been selected as a member of the National Directory of Who’s Who for his creation of the first Credit Score System, now revised and expanded, and used by all Credit Reporting Agencies in this country. Donald “Buddy” Wray ’59, has been honored with the
1930-1939 Charles Cook ’39, July 18, 2012 Warren C. Dempsey ’38, April 27, 2012 Velma Lee (Hamilton) Morgan ’37, September 1, 2012 Sue (DeLaughter) Shinn ’39, October 6, 2012 Minna Pearl (Barner) Stonecipher, ’38, October 3, 2012 Norris Walthall ’38, March 11, 2012 1940-1949 George Eaton ’44, September 23, 2012
Southern State College first offered academic credit for study in a foreign country in 1957 when sociology Professor George Fay took a busload of students on a 38-day trip to Mexico. Students could earn six hours in history and sociology by taking notes and answering lengthy sets of questions about
Brandi (Graham) ’98 and Brian Whitehorn of Little Rock announce the birth of their son, Jason Rafferty, on March 25, 2012. He weighed 7 lbs. 2 oz. and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Larry and Sally Graham (FS). Carrie and Greg Estridge ’02 proudly announce the birth of their
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
