Listening, Learning, Leading.
Southeastern's new president, Dr. Sally Clausen, wants to listen and learn about the
university so that she can be a good leader....page 2 
From Battles to Books.
Southeastern's
growth is big news today, but 50 years ago it was normal. Colleges across the country were
flooded with G.I.'s as bent on getting a college education as they had been on avenging Pearl
Harbor. Veterans of the post-World War II years have warm memories of Southeastern Louisiana
College's faculty, friends and fun. By Christina Chapple....page 5
Halcyon Days in Post-War
Hammond.
The calm of campus after the storm of war made Southeastern a special place. A former
Lion's Roar editor and Baton Rouge Advocate reporter remembers the "halcyon
days" of a small, but lively campus. By Annabelle McGuire Armstrong....page 12
Southeastern's Fighting Lions.
When the "Fighting Lions" cam back from the battlefield, they triumphed on the playing field,
giving SLC an undefeated season and the only bowl game in its history. By Larry
Hymel....page 15 .
Dancing through Life. Dancer
Martie
Fellom lives to dance and dances to live. By Michelle Brouillette....page 18 . Cornering the Research
Market.
Southeastern has a treasure from Canada in MBA director Brad O'Hara. By John
Kemp....page 20 .
At Home at School. English
professor Lou
Ballard thrives on boosting the confidence and competence of struggling students. By
Christina Chapple....page 22 .
Departments
Fanfare.
Our festival of the arts and humanities celebrates its 10th anniversary....page 24.
Sports.
Looking forward to women's soccer; a track
star becomes a movie star; NCAA certification....page 26.
Alumni.
New board on board; chapter and alumni gatherings....page 29.
Development. The Development Foundation continues to obtain scholarships for
Southeastern students....page 30.
Southeastern's annual Year in Review details how the
university continues to
grow and excel. What's new in your department?....page 35.
Star
Students
On the cover, top to bottom: Richard Clanton '51; Blanche Russell crowned
Homecoming
Queen 1950; James Wilcox, Professor Emeritus of Music and Dean Emeritus of the College of
Humanities; Homecoming Dance; Pat Kenelly '47, Coach Emeritus and Athletic Director
Emeritus. The images on this content page are the magazine cover, designed by
SLU art director Julie Ruckstuhl, and the cover story illustration by graphic designer
Terry Bahm.
