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Thursday, August 27, 1987
Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
Postage Paid USPS No. 133 '
Stephenville, Texa,s 76401
Thompson projects
enrollment of 5100
TSU News Service
, Tarleton State University is expecting another
record- breaking enrollment as the faculty and staff
prepare for registration for the fall 1987 semester.
Officials are predicting an eight-to-ten percent in-
crease in fall enrollment based on large pre-
registration and summer school enrollment figures.
"I am confident that Tarleton's enrollment will
reach 5100 this fall which is a 10 percent increase
over the 1986 figures," said Dr. Barry Thompson,
TSU President. He accredits Tarleton's image as
'a first class academic institution to prompting
the growth.
"Our new facilities and academic programs are
also significant factors in the growth," said Thomp-
son. Referring to Tarleton's membership in the
Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association, a non-
scholarship conference, Thompson said "amateur
athletics are the wave of the future. Colleges and
universities are realizing more and more that the
'paid gladiators' are not perceived positively by the
average Texas taxpayer."
Dorms opened on the TSU campus on Sunday,
August 23; orientation for freshman and transfer
students and academic advisement for all students
will be conducted throughout the week. Registra-
tion was slate Wednesday, August 26, for seniors,
sophomores and graduate students and on Thursday,
August 27 for juniors, freshmen and graduate
students. Registration for night courses was August
26. Classes will begin on Monday morning August
31.
. "For the first time in a long time we have a large
number of pre-registered students," said John
Whiting, Dean of Admissions and Registrar at the
University. "We have over 2700 students already
registered for the fall semester, and included in that
figure are 713 freshman."
This comes on the heels of a record-breaking sum-
mer which found enrollment up 9.5 percent the first
semester and 7 percent the second semester. "These
figures are parallel to what we are hearing across'
the state," said Whiting, who estimated the fall
enrollment at an eight percent increase. "For
whatever reasons, there are a large number of in-
dividuals deciding to go through the higher educa-
tion process."
Thompson-indicated that "the greatest growth,
for Tarleton lies ahead. There will be a tremendous
growth in college age students beginning with the
1989 academic year," he said, "and Tarleton should
continue to attract students because of our aggressive
recruiting efforts and because we truly believe we
have a quality product (the students themselves)."
PAYMENT FOR REGISTRATION
IS DUE SEPTEMBER 8
NOT PAYING WILI. BE PROPPEP
It 'WILL COST $50 TQ RE-ENROLL. ''.
Outstanding grad challenges life
TSU News Service
Members of the summer 1987
graduating class at Tarleton State
University were told during com-
mencement exercises Sunday that
they had the tools to be winners and
it was up to them how they used
them.
Commencement speaker Dr.
Lamar Johanson, dean of the School
of Arts and Sciences at TSU, said
many previous TSU graduates were
now doing very well and that they
had set examples to be followed.
Dr. Johanson encouraged the new
graduates to "be proud to be a
graduate of this thriving University.
Tell everyone about Tarleton and en-
courage them to enroll here."
Three members of the class were
singled out for special recognition as
"Outstanding Graduates" from their
schools.
Kerry Kee, a Business Ad-
ministration major from'Granbury,
was selected from the School of
Agriculture and Business. She is a
1980 graduate of Millsap High
School and the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Dudley Mooney of Santo.
Kerry is married to Dorman Kee.
Outstanding Graduate from the
School of Arts and Sciences was
Laura Alexander. Laura received
her Bachelor of Science in Biology
in 1986 and Sunday received a se-
cond bachelors degree, this one in
Medical Technology. A 1982
graduate of Stephenville High
School, she is the daughter of Dr.
and Mrs. B. J. Alexander. She just
started work as a medical
Joel Hillin takes city council seat
by Randi Jones
J-TAC Editor
Joel M. Hillin, assistant professor
of agriculture at Tarleton, was
recently elected to a seat on the
Stephenville City Council. Hillin's
141 of the 411 votes cast gave him
the seat left vacant by former coun-
cilman Larry Hammet who was
elected Mayor last April.
Hillin has lived in Stephenville for
20 years and currently teaches
courses in dairy husbandry and
agriculture economics at Tarleton.
He earned his degrees, bachelors and
masters of science, in dairy husban-
dry and science, from Texas A&M.
A former sponsor of the Rodeo
Club and coach of the dairy judging
team at TSU, Hillin has also been in
the milk production business with his
own herd of dairy cattle.
He has been superintendent of the
See HILLIN, Page H
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Speaking Greek
Members of Lambda Chi Alpha offered cold
drinks to freshmen moving into the dorms on
a sweltering Sunday afternoon. From left,
fraternity members Keith Wilcox, Chris
Williams, and Glenn Keels speak Greek while
freshman Shane Gill listens closely.
New hazing policy in effect
To be strictly enforced at Tarleton
technologist at Harris Methodist
Northwest Hospital in Fort Worth.
Kathy Irick McNellie was selected
from the School of Education and
Fine Arts. She received a Bachelor's
degree in Elementary Education and
will begin teaching this fall at Gran-
bury Middle School. Kathy is the
daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Bill Irick
and her husband is Bruce McNellie.
Speaking on behalf of the August
graduating class, Mrs. McNellie said
the group now had "fruit in hand"
but cautioned that as "Adam and
Eve found out, it all depends on what
we do with it." She reminded her
fellow graduates that as educated
citizens they have a responsibility to
give something back to their home
and their country.
By ANDREW SLOANE
Contributor
The fall semester will bring a
multitude of changes to TSU. One
of these changes is of particular note
and especially important to those
students thinking of pledging or join-
ting 1i canipus1 organization.- The
change involves our new hazing
policy.
In May of 1987 the Texas
Legislature passed new and well
defined laws on hazing, as a group
or by an individual. It is now a
criminal offense to haze someone.
Pages 29-32 of the 87-88 student
handbook are pretty clear on the sub-
ject. Having someone swallow
goldfish, chug down a six-pack, or
ride around half-naked and in a pick
up waving at citizens is hazing.
An order to "drop and give me 30
pushups" is hazing. Forced par-
ticipation in any activity that can be
construed as humiliating, in-
timidating, or that adversely affects
the mental or physical health and
dignity of a student is hazing. Con-
sent by a student to participate in
these activities is no defense.
What does this leave us with? It
leaves us with the responsibility to-
develop and implement selection
criteria that cannot be charged as
hazing. A test of memory is one
good example. A morning run as
part of a physical development pro-
gram is not hazing, within specified
limits.
The temptation to engage a pro-
spective member in any activity that
may seem harmless at the time must
be overcome or at least evaluated
and considered very carefully before
it is requested.
The possible penalties include up
to a $10,000 fine and 2 years in jail.
Activities that may have been okay
last semester may not be okay this
semester.
Students at Tarleton are proud of
our clear record on hazing, and
rightly so. We have some good.
organizations that help instill pride
and responsibilty in their members
and the university as a whole. Lets
keep it that way. With a little thought
on what we are doing,'v^e can. If at
any time you feel you are being haz-
ed, speak up.
t
Dean Leese and Dean Mathews
are ready and willing to listen and
help if you need it, not only for
possible hazing violations, but in
developing criteria that provide
solid, saf^and responsible activities
that can be used in membership
selection. ;
Upcoming Events
August:
27 - - Howdy week, sponsored by
S$C, will continue through Sept.
September:
3 — The Baptist Student Union.
will be sponsoring a "Howdy
Party" with a carnival theme to
be held at the BSU Building from
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Weekly:
The Church of Christ Bible
Chair will be sponsoring noon
lunches every Tuesday and devo-
tionals at 7 p.m. every Tuesday.-
On Thursdays a| 7 a.m. they will
hold prayer breakfasts. These
events will take place at 1093 W.
Tarleton.
The TSU student government
will hold Moyday night meetings
at 5:15- p.m. in the Hydrology
building room number 115.
These general meetings are open
to all Tarleton State University
students.
Gamma Sigma Sigma will hold
their regular meetings on
Wednesdays (beginning Sept. 2)
in the Colorado Room from
5:15-6 p.m.
Monthly:
TJie TSU Criminal Justice
Associationwill hold monthly
meetings and fundraisers the first
. Tuesday of every month in H&B
room 104 from 4-5 p.m.
Bl-Monthly f •
Plowboyswill hold meetings
every first aiKUhird Tuesday ot
each month in the Rid Grande
room. '
New Snack Bar service includes pizza delivery, free prizes
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John Carleton and Rob McBurney guard bicycle
Rob Martin displays 'House Special' pizza
by RANDI JONES
J-TAC Editor
Tarleton State University now has
its own mini-restaurant. One TSU
Snack Bar, which has recently been
renovated, has an entirely new con-
cept which caters especially to the
needs of students, according to Food
Services Director, Rob McBurney, :
The snack bar, which opened Sun-
day, under the direction of John
Carleton, will be celebrating its .
grand opening through September
4th. Students will have a chance dur-
ing this time to create a new name
to fit the image of the renovated
facilities.
A 10-speed bicycle-now on
display at the snack bar-will be
awarded to the person who comes up
with the best name. Flyers contain-
ing entry blanks can be found all
around the campus or can be picked
up at the snack bar. Entries must be
turned in at the snack bar by
September 25. The winner will be
announced October 1.
Boasting a new plan that allows
students to eat at the snack bar with
their meal ticket, the new facilities
will also have contests, theme days,
"Tnovie nights, and pizza delivery on
campus. '
Pizza will be delivered daily
anywhere on campus from 11 a.m.
until closing. They also have ham-
burgers and other short order items
in the facility.
A new contest-called Rock Trivia- ,
allows students to pick up game
cards good for free food, drinks, and ;
other items. There will also be a
drawing from the cards for a
Panasonic jam box.
■ The snack bar is now open Mon-
day through Thursday from 7 a.m.
to 8 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 8
pim., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 11
p.m.
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