50 Years Ago
Herald and Democrat in 1965
Of the 17 Siloam Springs High School science students who took their science fair exhibits to the Northwest Arkansas Regional Science Fair in Fayetteville, five students won awards.
Junior Dickie Ezell placed second in the senior chemistry division. Senior George Perrine placed second in the senior mathematics category. Alan Hine, a sophomore, placed third in the senior electronics division. Karen Sue Reynolds and Ronny Dean, juniors, received honorable mention in the senior zoology and mathematics categories, respectively.
Attending the regional fair were Carolyn Pittman, Carolyn Robb, Carol Schumacher, Marvin Davis, Stewart Springfield, Walter Warren, Victor Siroonian, Troy Anderson, John Brown, Vincent Morris and John Turner.
Two of the students, Dickie Ezell and George Perrine, won the privilege of exhibiting their projects at the Arkansas State Science Fair held in Fayetteville the following Friday and Saturday.
30 Years Ago
From the Herald-Democrat in 1985
Ervin Taylor was given the Legion of Honor Award for 25 years of perfect attendance at the Kiwanis Club. Taylor accepted the award from Lieutenant Governor Whit Hensman. Kiwanis Club president Dennis Bergthold was present for the honor. The Kiwanis Club Ladies' Banquet was held in honor of Taylor at John Brown University's Mabee Center.
10 Years Ago
From the Herald-Leader in 2005
Four police cars escorted the returning John Brown University Golden Eagles into Siloam Springs after they claimed the national NAIA division one title.
Almost 50 die-hard fans came out in the 40-degree weather to welcome home the national champions.
The fans were mostly JBU faculty and staff and members of the Siloam Springs community. Noticeably absent were JBU students, many of whom had left town for spring break.
Prior to that season's run, the John Brown University Golden Eagles had been to the NAIA National Tournament twice, losing in the Sweet 16 both times. They topped that mark when they defeated Azusa Pacific Cougars, 65-55, in the title game to lay claim to the NAIA national championship.
Brandon Cole was presented with the Most Valuable Player award and a check for $1,000 for a scholarship fund in his name at JBU by Buffalo Funds representatives Steve Baker and John Kornitzer.
Community on 04/08/2015