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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1949
Page
5
John Absher, a graduate of East Central High, is recognized as an outstanding Who's Who student for the class of 1946. He earned honors in a U.S. contest, served as a school leader, and composed songs and essays reflecting community and school spirit.
John Cia fon is named as a faculty selection for Who's Who. The brief notes his early involvement, student activities, leadership roles, and continued campus service. It highlights his work with departments, track and drama clubs, and ongoing engagement across semesters and organizations.
East Central State honors Max McKenzie as a Who's Who selection, citing a career bridging junior college and East Central, with achievements in football and FFA. He joined ECSU in 1947 after Carron Junior College, earned multiple letters, and plans to teach in Oklahoma after graduation.
Ervin Earle Brewer, East Centraline student, was selected for Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities by college faculty at mid term. He previously graduated from Feltytechnic School in Los Angeles and later worked as a dark pool.
The article profiles Mr Brewer, a reporter and East Central College graduate, who won the 35 News Award for the highest senior grade average. It notes his service in New York, hospital time, studies at Southwestern University and Central State College, and his family including wife Jeanne Kellorg and two daughters.
Carl Seckelberg, top debater at East Central, was chosen by Jarvity members for Who's Who in American Colleges. A Henryetta graduate, he entered East Central in 1946, earned academic honors, and joined Lambda Phi Kappa. He served in student government and speech fraternity activities.
Mary Oliver is listed among sixteen Who's Who students for 08 Jun. The article notes her scholastic standing, major in business, and campus activities, including leadership roles and service involvement.
Howard Starks, senior, earns a Who's Who recognition among 14 veterans and top scholars. He is son of Mr. and Mrs. VP Starks of Heal tor He graduated from Mel 35 in 1967 and held multiple academic awards. Starks, member of a student production group, attends East Central and has two sisters also remembered at East Central.
Douglas Epperson is selected by the faculty for inclusion in the Who's Who recognition list at the university, highlighting his academic leadership and contributions. The announcement notes peers and administrators endorsing his selection and outlines the significance of this honor within the campus community.
A fragment notes the life of a community leader involved with Rotary and a regional press figure. It mentions roles in the Olar Heno Rotary, an original officer of the Aga Yours Center, and an orator for the OM several CrkJahe ra vo. The text references ties to the Westmitwr of the Port church and a fall 1044 event, along with ongoing reporting duties and a charter membership in a regional organization.
Ida Swinney earns a second selection for Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities by East Central faculty. A McAjester High School graduate (class of 1968), she excelled in speech and drama, served as cheerleader, and held roles in Quails, Fi Kappa Sigma, and student government. She majors in speech and is active in sports, including girls tennis.
Bobbie Sharp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Erwin Hovis of Ada, has been chosen for Who's Who in American Education for high scholarship and civic achievement. She graduated from Ada High School and earned a college scholarship, aided by her family’s ties to Ada Lumber Company.
Miss Sharpe entered East Central in the fall of 1947 and has since earned high honors. She is senior class president, Phi Kappa Sigma sorority chapter president, and active in campus life and religious activities. She belongs to honor societies and has served as Rainbow Girls adviser and Bay Fat Student Union officer.
Mildred Louise Murphy, senior at East Central State College, is selected for Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lucien Murphy of St Louis Oklahoma, she excels academically, served in multiple student roles, and has worked on the college staff as a switchboard operator since 1948 while majoring in diacling and business education.
Betty Newlund a senior at East Central State College was selected by faculty for Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. Daughter of Mr and Mrs V L Newland Ada she graduated Horace Mann in 1947 and excelled in oratory chorus and student government. Continued on page 6
Glen Collins a East Central State college student selected for Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, top scholar and actor with leadership roles in drama debate and student government. He plans to run for state representative in District I Seminole County.
Charles Alien Carmack of Guthrie was one of sixteen East Central students chosen for Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. Graduated Guthrie High School in 1941, served six years in the US Navy medical department, entered college in 1947, and has since held student leadership roles including vice president of the Student Council.
Phyllis Zennermen Began School Here and earns place in Who's Who among teen students. Ada, East Central training school, National Honor Society, editor of Journalette, biology treasurer, honor roll. Marimba player, minor in physics and biology, graduation in May 13.
Charlene Morris of East Central College has been chosen for Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. She is among sixteen students honored by faculty for outstanding achievement and activity involvement. Morris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Macris, resides south of Duncan and is the niece of Mrs. Daisy Moore. She joined East Central in 1947 and has held roles including night hostess, house vice president, and junior representative of Kai Fall. The senior class honors and church-related activities fill her portfolio as she pursues home economics with foreign language minors, planning to graduate in June 1980.
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