Collection Of East Central University Centennial Posters

History of the Biology Department The First 100 Years: 1909-2009 Researched by Dr. Nick Cheper Department Faculty G. T. Howerton – Professor of Biology, Geology, and Geography. He was an original ECU faculty member that was noted for his shocking biology classes. Some of these included factual discussions of human reproduction processes, dissection of animal bodies, and evolution.

Poster 1 of 2

Gilman Mackin

Dr. Thomas McKnight

1926-????

1947-1975

Mackin specialized in invertebrate zoology and was a tennis coach. Current Biology Dept. chair, Dr. Nick Cheper, utilized several references from Mackin’s work in his dissertation on isopods.

Early Faculty Members At A Glance

Dr. Churchill Thomas

Edison A. MacMillan

ECU Botanist – 1930s

1912- ?

Dr. Thomas examined the fossil of the Callixylon tree that is now prominently on display on the campus of ECU, just outside of Horace Mann. The tree was found on the Fitts property, just outside of Ada, in 1930.

Dr. McKnight was department chair from 19521975. He played a crucial role in establishing the Medical Technology, Nursing, & Environmental Sciences Programs here at ECU. Dr. McKnight also obtained grants from NSF to help improve laboratories. Two of his students include Dr. Bill Carter, ECU faculty member, and Dr. Bill S. Cole, president of ECU. Dr. Doyle McCoy 1950-1959 1962-1966

Biology Department 1940s – 1950s Marvin P. Hatchett 1922-1951 -Marvin P. Hatchett taught many students in his time at ECU, including future faculty member Doyle McCoy, and Hallie Brown Ford.

Dr. Clifford Dennis 1950-1963

History of the Biology Department The First 100 Years: 1909-2009 Researched by Dr. Nick Cheper

Dr. Elmer Brown

Dr. William A. Carter

1961-2000

1964-1995

*Dept. Chair: 1982-85

*Dept. Chair: 1976-81

Poster 2 of 2

Biology Dept.

Current Biology Dept.

1980-Present

Faculty

&1988-95

Terry Cluck -

Rahmona Thompson

1990-Present

1991-Present

Charlie Biles -

Mike Bay -

1993-Present 1995-Present

Dr. Nicholas Cheper 1980-Present *Dept. Chair: 1996-Present Larry Choate

Dr. Don Noble Dr. Clyde Butler

1965-1993

1966-1991

Biology Dept.

*Dept Chair:

1986

Ken Andrews

Steve Fields

1995-Present 2000-Present

2007-Present

1982-1985 Dr. Harry Love 1967-1990

Three Biology Dept. Chairs (from L to R):

Biology Dept.

Dr. Jeff Black

1978

1988-1995

Bill Carter, Nick Cheper, & Elmer Brown

Chemistry – Then and Now

East Central University Ada, OK 74820 www.ecok.edu

East Central University Department of Chemistry Faculty: Past and Present

Dr. Willis Decker and Dr. Paul Denny (not pictured) were the first two Chemistry Faculty

Dr. Robert L. Neman 1979-2007

Chemical Equipment: Past and Present

Dr. Dwight Myers 1993 - present Two-pan Analytical Balance (ca. 1960)

Chemistry Faculty in 1986 L to R: Dr. Don Stafford, Dr. Carl Eddington, Dr. Robert Neman, Dr. E.J. (Bernie) O'Brien

Dr. Charles Crittell 1995 - present

Dr. Dan McInnes 1996 – present

Modern Analytical Balance

Calculation: Past and Present Dr. Matthew Marlow 2007 - present

The Pocket Calculator (and the Computer Spreadsheet) have replaced the Slide Rule

Weights for Analytical Balance

Mr. Fred Pfeffer Often teaches Labs for us

Molecular Models

Physical Model of Sodium Chloride NaCl (s)

Computer Generated Model of Co(OH)3 (g)

Biology Clubs Over The Years Researched by Dr. Cheper Biology Student Clubs have changed over the years since they were first organized in 1922. We would like to commemorate and remember these clubs and our students in this our Centennial Year.

Biology Club in 1996

Biology Club in 2000

Biology Club in 1964

Biology Club in 1948 Dead Rat Society in 2000 and 2003 Biology Club in 1969 (note student in white dress - Ms. Angela Ables of ECU Foundation)

Biology Club in 1972

The Biology Club was first organized in 1922 by Professor M. P. Hatchett. (Above in circle)

Biology Club in 2005 Biology Club in 1981 - In picture is Todd Crabtree (Byng Superintendent) and Gary Robinson (Director of MSC PTA program)

Biology Club in 1950

Biology Club in 1989

Biology Club in 1985

Biology Club in 1992

Biology Club in 2009

1971-1972

1972-1973

1973-1974

1974-1975

Dr. B.J.. Tillman Director (1971-1972) Dr. Ralph Ramsey

1975-1976

Dr. Robert Garner

1976-1977

1977-1978

1978-1979

1979-1980

1980-1981

1981-1982

William Galegar

Dean (1973-1979)

1971-1974 Chairman (1974)

1982-1983

1983-1984

Dr. Ralph Ramsey

Dr. Robert Garner

Dr. Paul Woodson

1991-1992

1992-1993

1993-1994

Jay Moore 1992

Mickey Rowe

Mickey Rowe

1994-1995

1995-1996

1996-1997

Jay Moore

1974-1994

1998-1999

1999-2000

1990-1991

Dr. Daniel Boatwright 1989-1990

Dr. Steve Schmelling

Dr. Laurin Patton

William Galegar

Patrick Bohan

Dr. Darryl Barnett

2000-2001

2001-2002

2002-2003

Dr. Asmare Atalay

2003-2004

2004-2005

2005-2006

Patrick Bohan

Chairman (1994-1995, 1997-1998)

1993-2009

Interim Chairman ( 2002-2003) Chairman (2004-2009)

Dr. Daniel Boatwright

Dr. Guy Sewell

2006-2007

2007-2008

2002-2009

Dr. Guy Sewell 2003-2009 R.S.Kern Chairman

Dr. Doug Weirick

1989-1990

1977-1988

1996

1991-2001

1988-1989

Chairman (1975-1989)

Dr. Darryl Barnett 2000-2001 Chairman (2000) R.S.Kern Chairman

1994-1998

Mickey Rowe

Dr. Paul Woodson

1997-1998

1987-1988

1978-1982

Dr. Doug Weirick

Jay Moore

1986-1987 Asmare Atalay 1986

Steve Schmelling

Dr. B. J. Tillman

1985-1986

1981

Mickey Rowe

Dr. Laurin Patton

1984-1985

2008-2009

CENTURY

Honoring The Past

Captain William L. Roddie Born in 1840, Captain William L. Roddie was the oldest member of the original E.C.U. faculty. A Confederate veteran, he had a battle scar across his nose that was the result of a saber wound received during the War between the States. Inquiries about that scar frequently encouraged the Captain to launch into detailed accounts about its origin as well as his other wartime exploits. Roddie's son was Oklahoma State Senator Reuben Roddie, who worked to secure the location of the state normal school at Ada. When his son's efforts proved successful, Captain Roddie found a place on the faculty and taught history and political science to packed classes. Roddie retired from E.C.U. in 1919.

By Houston Mount

OF

Palmer H. Boeger Dr. Boeger was a professor of history at ECU from 1953 to 1989, retiring as chairman of the university’s history department after 36 years of teaching. He continued teaching on a part-time basis from 1989 to 2001. He received his bacehlor’s, masters and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Wisconsin.

Captain William L. Roddie Louise Sloan Hornbeak Born in 1840, Captain William L. Roddie was the oldest member of the original E.C.U. faculty. A Confederate veteran, he had a battle scar across his nose that was the result of a saber wound received during the War between the States. Inquiries about that scar frequently encouraged the Captain to launch into detailed accounts about its origin as well as his other wartime exploits. Roddie's son was Oklahoma State Senator Reuben Roddie, who worked to secure the location of the state normal school at Ada. When his son's efforts proved successful, Captain Roddie found a place on the faculty and taught history and political science to packed classes. Roddie retired from E.C.U. in 1919.

By Houston Mount

In 1923, Louise Hornbeak came to East Central State Teachers College as a professor of European history. She retired as the history department chair in 1963 before officially retiring from teaching in 1967. During those 44 years, she greatly influenced thousands of students through her energetic lectures, countless hours of study and preparation, and a willingness always to go the extra mile for her students.

He is remembered locally as a fixture at the Travertine Nature Center in the Chickasaw National Recreation Area where he often worked as an interpretative ranger in the summer months from 1969 to 1993.

Pictured from left to right, back row: Dr. Thomas W. Cowger, Professor of History, Chair, Chickasaw Endowed Chair; Dr. Christopher B. Bean, Assistant Professor of History; Dr. Bradley R. Clampitt, Assistant Professor of History; Front row: Dr. Gregory K. Sutton, Assistant Professor of History; Dr. Linda Reese, Associate Professor of History; Dr. Houston F. Mount, Assistant Professor of History

Aside from teaching, Hornbeak traveled extensively. From 1929 – 1930, she was on leave from East Central while traveling through Europe with the purpose of gaining a better understanding of European history. In 1932, Hornbeak spent time in Russia during Stalin’s regime at a time when the state was collectivizing farms, and famine was sweeping the countryside. She was considered an authority on the Russian Revolution.

History department faculty are professionally active throughout the academic year participating in conferences, presenting papers and lectures, writing grants, authoring book reviews, articles and book chapters. Department members also serve on numerous community, university and professional committees and boards. We continue to partner with the Department of Education and staff of the Teaching American History Grant and the Center for the Advancement of American History at East Central.

Hornbeak’s legacy lives on at ECU through one of the largest gifts that the university has ever received. Upon her death on Nov. 5, 1990, Hornbeak bequeathed her estate to the university, totaling nearly $1 million. The funds were used to establish the Louise Hornbeak History Scholarship. The award allows Hornbeak Scholars to attend ECU for four years with all expenses paid. There were nine students in the inaugural group of Hornbeak Scholars and since the first year, one new scholar is awarded the scholarship each year. By Susan Ingram

ECU History Department 2009

The newly created Native American Studies programs (major and minor) serve the American Indian constituency of ECU’s student body and represent a landmark achievement in partnering effectively with local Indian communities. It makes use of the strengths of university faculty members in history, political science, business, nursing, legal studies, art, English, human resources and other disciplines. Through these efforts and a strong dedication teaching, our faculty stands ready to help our students prepare for and meet the challenges ahead, both academically and professionally. James Harris, Marvin Kroeker, Palmer Boeger, Lloyd Goss 1982

Left to right: Dr. Judy Goforth Parker, Dr. Cole, Kennedy Brown, Chickasaw Foundation Dr. Thomas W. Cowger

Back row, left to right: Dr. Bradley R. Clampitt; Richard Cooper, Master Teacher, TAH Grant; Dr. Thomas W. Cowger

Palmer H. BoegerKevin Lynch, Master Teacher, Front row: Mitchelle Barton, TAH Project Coordinator; TAH Grant; Dr. Linda Reese

Native Voices Project Kyle Gardner – First-Year Experience Coordinator Shawna Jackson – Retention Specialist Patricia Frasher – Data Collection Specialist Renee Hogue – Project Director

Dr. Duane Anderson Professor of History Provost

Dr. Scott Barton Professor of History Dean of College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Dr. Michael A. Hughes Adjunct Professor of History

Enabling Academic Success

HISTORY

Shaping The Future

Kate K. Knight E. E. Matthews Glenn C. Clark Alfred L. Fentem R. S. Newcomb Grace Threlkeld E. E. Heimann

Knight Fentem

Brown Mackin James O. Danley Robert Tinney Darrell Terrell Donald Stafford Phillip Briggs Gene Stephenson James Herndon Kenneth Brady Burt Burns

Heimann

Terrell

Briggs

Stephenson

Brady

Philip Almes Ray Hamlett Rita Edwards Mickle Duggan Anita Walker Eugene Hobbs Dragan Jancović Patricia Grasse David Rose John Coleman Anne Fine Kerry Johnson David Pike Linda Braddy Robert Ferdinand Meredith Wort John Davenport Heather Hannah Noel Sagullo Janet Wansick Edmon Perkins Andrei Ghenciu

Duggan

Hannah

How Different Was 1909? Fewer Kids, Longer Lives

The

st 21

Three Theories of Social Change

Century: Wild Times?

ECU Sociology

In 1909 the U.S. was a very religious, very Protestant nation. Most Americans believed that all Americans should be Christian and that non-Christian immigrants should convert to Christianity. Attempts were made to keep Catholics and Jews out of the U.S. Schools around the U.S. began the day with a prayer. In 2009 the U.S. is still a very religious nation, but less so than in the past. A growing percentage (about 12%) of Americans are nonbelievers, and a large majority of Americans believe that religion is a very private matter—and that immigrants should be allowed to practice whatever religion they choose. Despite resistance, the U.S. Supreme Court has moved closer to Thomas Jefferson’s vision of a “separation of church and state.” The secularization 1909 2009 thesis is the idea that, as a society Homicide Rate 4.2 5.9 develops techno(per 100,000 pop.) logically and ecoSuicide rate 14 11.1 nomically, religious belief and practice (per 100,000 pop.) fade. While a majority Divorce rate (per 0.9 3.6 of Americans believe in 1000 pop.) god, today only about 25% attend weekly As the stats show, in some ways the “good ole church services regularly.

1909 2009 Average Family Size

4.6 2.58

days” may not have been as stable as we often assume! Early 20th Century America was a time of rapid change; people 100 years ago faced similar problems.

ECU Sociology

When society changes rapidly, it’s In the old days, human populations ability to put limits on individuals’ had high birth and death rates. behavior is reduced. Fast-changing, Technological advancement lowers modern, societies experience death rates by allowing more food “normlessness.” production, better medicine, & other anomie—literally In periods of anomie, innovations. As populations grow and society industrializes, fewer individuals are less people farm and kids become an constrained by society economic liability instead of an and more likely to asset. Families choose to have fewer children. Demographic Transition engage in selfish Theory accurately predicts reduced behavior. Emile birth rates in developed societies Durkheim used to go with sinking death rates. social indicators such In fact, most developed societies’ As suicide, divorce, and crime rates birth rates are so low that populations would shrink each year to demonstrate the presence of if not for immigration. anomie in a society.

God & Country