Looking Back

The NSU Lady Demons pictured on the 1976-77 media guide were, front row from left, Louise Bonin, Pat Nolan, Lisa Brewer and Becky Guidry. On the back row were Diana Cary, Belinda Morse, Lillie Scott, Theresa Long, Diane Pittman and Tammy Primeaux. Coach Charlotte Corley was also pictured.

Those who offered a guess are as follows. Dianna “Tootie” Cary (1979), Iowa Diane Pittman McCain (1977)

His nickname stemmed from his snappy wardrobe.

In 1923, Louisiana State Normal College named a student from Natchitoches “Best All-Round Man,” as noted in the “Vanity Fair” section of that year’s Potpourri. Harry “Rags” Turpin was an English and social sciences major and a member of Seekers After Knowledge Literary Society and the varsity football team, where he was considered perhaps the best offensive back of the 1920s.

Turpin graduated from Normal in 1926 and joined the coaching staff. He was head football coach from 1934-1956 and director of Athletics until 1957.

He was inducted into N Club Hall of Fame in 1968. NSU’s football stadium carries his name.