Loretta J. Hankins Agriculture Sciences Endowed Scholarship In Memory of J. L. Moses

In 1952, Loretta enrolled at Sam Houston State Teachers College majoring in Business Administration. While on campus she lived in Elliott Hall. Her room on the first floor overlooked Old Main, where she has such pleasant memories. Meals in the cafeteria were served at designated times, and at lunch and dinner all the girls sang grace before the meal was served. Football and basketball games, parades, Pioneer Roundup and special programs on campus occupied a good portion of her time. Since there were very few students with cars on campus, she walked to the movies downtown, ate black-bottom pie at The Texan Café, and often would walk to church in downtown Huntsville. Loretta worked part-time for a couple of years for the Agriculture Department and was employed full lime her senior year as secretary for Mr. J L. Moses, Professor and Director of Teacher Training in Vocational Agriculture. Following graduation from Sam Houston State Teachers College with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in 1956, Loretta began her career with Humble Oil & Refining Company in Hardin, Texas, as secretary for the engineering department. Loretta retired to Hardin, Texas, where she now enjoys life in the country with her pets. Since being back in Hardin, she has held several volunteer positions at !he Hardin Methodist Church, was involved with establishment of the Hardin Senior Citizens Corporation, and served as treasurer for the Hardin Game Nights at the community center.