ESSEWT { AL8 * ? rr J / 1 T I W ESSENT 1 ALS TO TET INVOLVED 4 JOIN A TEAM 6 ACT OUT 30 EXPLORE 43 ESSENT I ALS TO FUN 50 JOIN A CLUB 52 HAVE A BALL 72 MAKE FRIENDS 78 ESSENT I ALS TO PIEDMONT 88 SAY CHEESE 90 PICK A MAJOR IOQ MEET THE TEACH f 28 X X^ ESSENT I ALS TO EXPANSIO 146 no TO ATHENS 148 Volume 90 & }' l Piedmont College 165 Central Avenue Demorest, GA 30535 Phone (706) 778-3000 Fax (706) 778-0701 www.piedmont.edu H ^ President Ray Cleere Provost/ Vice President of Academic Affairs James Mellichamp Enrollment: 2,742 ES8ENTI ALS TO PIEDMONT In this 90th edition of the Yearbook, I wanted to remember what is essential to Piedmont. Just as pen and paper are essential to a workplace, the students, classes, and professors make Piedmont what it is, a college promoting high standards and a friendly environment in which to learn. I believe the relationships and memories we experience here are essential to making us each better students and friends. MARY BETH WILLIAMS EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ESSENTIALS TO GET INVOLVED... :> \ A Hfc-f&ft Wt l^WP #r. Oen V V JkA JOI A TEAM O I WTRAMURAlS _JBK 1 Kevin McConnell '^ 2. Team huddle ~ ^Ej. 3. Students enjoy a game of flag vJBil football on the quad. WEALTH k WELLNESS BJ Hampton. Josh Merril, Natalie Danna, Kyle Bellamy. Brett Bellamy. Rebekah Staton. Bnanna Foley. Sasha Ugi, Mallory Oimarco. Nikki King. Jennifer Fuller. Tabitha Blackmon. Danielle Baker, Leah Delia Torre. Olivia Swisher. Michelle LaFontaine Left. Leah Delia Torre and Jennifer Fuller work the booth during the club fair to encourage students to get fit and excited about staying healthy. 7 8A8EBALI Brandon Hitch getting ready to give Piedmont a base runner. Third baseman Andrew Migetz warms up for the inning Caleb Cochran works Piedmont out of a jam JOIN A TEAM 7 \ ^ ^ 3ft. Zack Stein ready to cover home plate. o re. MEM'S BASKETBALL The team earned the title of the 8th Annual 9/1 1 NYC Tournament of Heroes by only two points, making this the highlight of the season. Daniel Lampl looks down low to make a post enty pass against Ferrum College on December 15. 2009. h flaymore , Michael Rubio, Michael Gunsolus, Peter Ricks , Daniel Lampl, Sam Coppage.Dee Smith, Will Martin, Tracey Gardner, J.C. Herebia, Jim Orr, Philli, F^ffbld, Josh Chapman, Mike Chatman, Jocelyn Glenn, Assistant Coach Graham Crain, Head Coach Lee Glenn, Assistant Coach Greg Neely and Matt McKinney. JO J A TEAM \ ^ ?* fl? WOMEN'S BASKETBALL After a rough start, the Lady Lions marked the highest score output of the season in a game against Huntingdon earning their fourth Great South Athletic Conference victory. Keiondna Thompson, Shanice Wheeler, Alyssa Jones, Karena Brown, Lisa Jennings, Emily Woodward, Lindsey Wiley, Holly Cochran, Nikki Winn, Amber Sanerfield, Laura Simmons, Lauren Anderson, McKenzie Reeves, Kayla Smith, Mandy Beasley, Lindsey Logan.-Courtney Clark, Jordan Gustavel ' ; v i tsar-*** mm. l^m '-""W'llJ LSbl Lindsey Wiley hesitates before taking the ball to the rim to score for the Lady Lions. Mandy Beasley drives the lane and finishes over two Huntingdon defenders. JO I A TEAK/! ' T ^ Lisa Jennings lakes her defender 10 ihe hole to score. Megan Day, Ryan Cobo. Mike Matthews. Jen Granlund, Paige Eslinger. Tyler Baldonado. Kalin DeMarns and Rachel Powell cheer on their Lady Lions. Llndsey Logan posts up her defender on the black during the Lady Lions win over Huntingdon. *3 !* GHgERLgADIMf? Giving Piedmont tons of school spirit. Kristen Payne waits for the captain to call the next set of cheers. Senior cheerleaders Ashley Benfield, Sarah Simler, Renee Lowry, Mernssa Gallegos, Leah Cunningha and Melissa Crain. Michelle LaFontaine, Leah Cunningham, Merrissa Gallegos, Renee Lowry, Aubrey Tidwell, Sarah Gardiner, Nancy Galo, Sarah Simler, Kristen Payne, Lauren Boone, Danielle Vidd, Ashley Benfield, Mallory DiMarco, Marquanne Couch, Emily Masten, Melissa Cram, Cindy Dye. JOIN A TEAM 15 SEN'S CROSS COUNTRY This year the Piedmont College men's cross country team took home the Great South Athletic Conference Championship, claiming the title by just three points. Head coach Scott Stanley was named Coach of the Year. Aaron Saylor faces his competitors in the rain Michael Fidero paces himself to the finish. Head coach Scott Stanley, Montez Jones, Michael Fidero, Matt Collins, James Maxwell, Wesley Milton and Aaron Saylor. JO I A TEA VI 7 WOMEN' 3 GROSS COUNTRY Leah Cunningham. Kane Rice and Melissa Cram spnni toward the finish. rtney Powell, Erin McCallisier, Scott Stanley, Anna McClatchy, Michelle Sosia. 17 9 JEW'S noLF The men finished 1 5th place at the Royal Lakes Collegiate Invitational and finished runner-up at the Georgia Mountains Trophy held at Kingwood Resort. David Strader, Josh Murphy, Trey McConnell, Taylor Gary, Andy Armson, irZJZ_XZX- ZT Jeffrey Ledford, Tyler Roberts, Clifton + - - ll. . Barton, Noah Nenleton and ~"5mr. w _ -y r^j ^lv"^""- Head Coach Dusty Rogers. 3 % JOIN A TEAK/! 9 7 Megan Carr. Ashley Rutledge. Kimberly Tucket, Cayla Banks. Maria Caner. Beihann Rogers. Kinsley Smith and ead Coach Dusty Rogers. A Jt Above, the team holds the flag ^^lL^-( m rolohraimn Left. Ashley Rutledge. Cayla Banks and Bethann Rogers are all smiles after their day on the green. Ashley Rutledge heads to the course. I O re EW'S SOCCE Jorge Pradilla flicks the ball over the goalie's reach JOIN A TEAM f w < ^ Joey Kneger advances ihe ball upheld. Jeremy Strife keeps the ball in bounds. 4' -. \-%\rf y\ **- m VOMER'S SOGGE Brielle Cobb steals the ball from an opponent JOIN A TEAM * Caithn Hurt! goes for a free kick. Stephen Andrew. Brittany Way, Caitlin Hurd. Macie Rooke. Missy Hoffman, Casey Lovelady. I Katie Floyd, Justine Clay, Katie Porter. Autumn I Richardson, Caitlin Delvasto, Kaitlyn Induni, Alex I Bylo, Brooke Terilli. Bnelle Cobb, Erin Pippin, I Tamara Takas, Nicole Hood. Sara Lindsley, I Jessica Powell, Katherine Metz, Knsten Murn. I Miranda Seabolt. Kaitlyn Pannell. Alex Crqteau and I Assistant Coach Timothy McCormack. ^l3 re SOFTBALL H annah McKay prepares to field the ground ball. Emily Cheek gets the pitch call from Coach Terry Mortin First baseman Danielle Baker focuses on catching the ball for the Piedmont out Piedmont pitcher B. J. Cofer throwing yet another strike. JOIN A TEAM 7 Laura Pucketl rounding the bases 10 another Piedmont run. f* Infielder Nikki Eastman fields the ball and tries to turn the double-play !**'* i the snow, Assistant Coach Leah Delia Torre and Casey Reed, Emily Cheek, Hannah McKay, Amy Thompson, Jennifer Wormley, Megan Kesler, Megan McClain.BJ Cofer. Head oach Terry Martin, Michelle Crandall, Raley White, Taylor Morgan, Brandi Hellemn, Olivia Swisher, Becca Renfroe, Jamie Dennis. Nikki Eastman. 2*3 re MEH ' S TEHH I S Mike Gadbois, Jon Reinert, Matt Gadbois, Adam Penllo, Travis Ragsdale, Jimmy McGuigan and Coach Courtney Rutherford. in Reinert in a match against Emmanuel College. Michael Rubio returns the ball. Jimmy McGuigan gets fired up during his match. JOIN A TEAM ' 1 WOMEN'S TENNIS Michelle Holland concentrates during a match against Maryville. * ^ V fc J o. fvnrtq te SV^Z- VW^MJ j one a orue ALPHA CHI Dr. Curtis Bradford, Dr. Ralph Singer, Dr. Stephen Whited, Sherri W. Cook, Tammy Gamber. Mary Ann Russell, and Alyssa N. Sciavicco K WS ALPHA LAMBDA A freshman honor society. DELTA Ashley Jordan and Liz Holtz hold their candles during the Induction ceremony. Zach Thomaswick, secretary, Faith Cousino, treasurer, Natalie Danna, president, and Sasha Ugi, vice president. Ryan Smith, Zach Thomaswick, Caitlin Baerne, Katie Rice, Brandi Lane, Krista Tritt, Jeff Peel, Kel Lee Cutrell, Dr. Cynthia Vance, Natalie Danna, Ashley Jordan, Faith Cousino, Justine Clay, Tamai , Aubrey Tidwell, Jenny Fowler, Katie Clements, Sasha Ugi, Beth Gossett, Emma York, Allison Whittaker, Trent Smith, Randall King, Liz Holtz and Britt Hensley. JO HI A CLUB ALPHA PS J OMEOA Jessica Allen and Stephanie Bignauli acting in a student directed play. Middle, Moleek Simmons , Matt Jackson and Liat Faver work on the set design. Carmen Little, Katie Sawhill, Stephanie Bignault, Dillon Nelson, Anna Gunter, Matt Jackson, Matt Curtis, Patrick Rose, Bntt Hensley, Brandon Mahaffey, John King, Heather Thomas, Shannon Webber, Natalie Danna, Krista Tritt, Jennifer Fuller, Christina Brown, Nolan Garrett, Elizabeth Farmer, Heather Browning and Gma Hawkins. Heather Thomas, Dillon Nelson, Gina Hawkins, Shannon Webber, Katie Sawhill and Matt Jackson, the seniors of Alpha Psi. Anna Gunter and Dillon Nelson asked for canned goods as a ticket to watch the student produced plays. *GAMfU8 ACTIVITY BOARD Planning activities for the campus and community Courtney Benson and Maria Carter enjoy ice skating at IceForum in December. Brandon Callahan was a psychopath in the Haunted House, held the night before Halloween in the GB dorm. Kim Allen and Quintinella Paschal give out candy in the Student Center the night of the Haunted House. JOIN A CLUB BATE Allowing students to discuss real world issues with the Parlamentary format of debate. Michael Barry prepares his speech before addressing ihe opposing side. Below, Dr. Janice Moss, Cadman Kiker, Michael Barry, Dustin Ingram, Tim Hudson, Bethany Murley, Brittnye Hawks, Kami Anderson and Alyssia Crump. Dustin Ingram states his side of the issue. FILM CLUB A group who loves movies and classic films. Beth Yeary, Dr. Hugh Davis, Emd Curtale, Jacob Reed, Amy Masten^ Faver, Mary Helen Still, Man Jaekson, Michelle Barks, Dr. Stephanie Aimagno, Natalie Crawford and Tim Suda w*^ ^ Tl HISTORY SOGI Kings Mountain American Revolutionary War Battlefield trip ETY Cadman Kiker, Professor Garen Simmons. Dr. Ralph Singer, William Havlen Jennifer Ord. Savannah Kilby, Ethan Burke, Brandie Lane, DeAnne Carswell Ian Layer, Jeannie Locklair and Louis Cassamajor JOIW A CLUB 7 QQSPEL A chance for students to sing praise and gospel music. GH !*W it Bellamy, Sky Ross, John Wright, Mark Maynard, Phillip Slusser, Lindsey Brackhage. Ty Jones and Brittany jst move to the music as they sing. KAPPA PI A club for students who love art. Portia Burns, leader of the Gospel Choir, speaks at the beginning of the concert, / Shell Wear a Crown. MAVI **s ~tAAj far &-* fir Ijlxla^ ^J**< -K ^^ Phillip Slusser, Luna Dunnett, Heather Vaughn and Sarah Nelms JOIN A CLUB T^ ROTARACT CLUB The college version of Rotary International works on service projects around Habersham County as well as internationally. President of Rotaract Club, Tim Suda, works on cutting trim forthe house. **T STEP TEA* Through a routine of stomps and claps, these performers command attention during basketball halftimes. Steppers Lily Landeros, Caleb Faille, Michelle Sosia, Anthony Quillian, Brittany West, Portia Burns and Tisha Ruck Portia Burns choreographs the moves and is the captain of the team Caleb Faille during a halftime performance of a men's basketball game. Anthony Quillian performs at a home game JOIN A CLUB STUDENT Addressing student concerns while reaching out to the community. AFFA i $ CABINET Bret! Grantham, Luke Story, Jacob Douylliez, Brandon Callahan, Ashley Rutledge, Jessica Barrett, Sarah Simler, Erin Ashcraft and Anna Nix. T AM PIEDMONT Student representatives of the college. Tamara Budd, Jessica Williams and Katie Rice tye-dye T-shirts with high school seniors at the Fall Festival. Mary Hunter and Brooke Lowe help at a Preview Piedmont day. Nathan Dean, Casey Martin, Rebecca Bloomingdale, Torey Poole, Justin Doro, Sarah Gardiner, Tamara Budd, Katelyn Fitton, Elizabeth Nylander, Emily Woodward, Renee Lowry, Jeff Kelly, Jenny Shane, Katie Rice, Luke Story, Mary Hunter, Ashley Rutledge and Jennifer Fuller. Nathan Dean works hard convincing high schoolers that Piedmont College is the best fit for them. Right, Casey Martin and Jeff Kelly take a moment to kid around while waiting for a busy day to begin. JO HI A CLUB TORCH OF PIEDMONT The oldest honor society at Piedmont, focusing on women who display qualities of leadership and executive ability. ' Tl Jessica Allen, Cara Rousey, Karen Manglno, Abby Crump, Jessica Lee, Erika Franklin, Caitlin Hurd. Sandy Wheeler, Lisa Talley, Erin Chatham, Staci Smith, Sandra Vetrano, Luna Ounnetl, Liat Faver, Katie Sawhill and Tammy Buffington. Not pictured: Kelly Branson, Lauren Evans, Shaleen Scott, Jill Zamudio. SI IMA ALPHA PI Each student is required to view three speakers. Drew Davis explains the order of speakers and has students gather into groups. 69 TV PIEDMONT Channel 60 runs continuous programming for the campus. Cassie Evans and Michael Barry operate the switcher and sound board while directing the overall show. Nancy Galo interviews guests from Pet's Gone Wild. JOIN A CLUB YEARBOOK Above, Rebecca Bloomingdale. Jessica Wilkie and Katie Hollowell, freshman photographers. ebecca Bloomingdale Jessica Wilkie Louis Cassamajor Kami Anderson Katie Hollowell Mary Beth Williams and Sasha Ugi design layouts, write copy, and are responsible for the overall appearance of the yearbook. Left, Louis Cassamajor and Kami Anderson, photographers. 71 -I PIS m^ BPrt' m %T I ^t* J^^~ "'' 2 V Ji M H AVE A BAti I 9 1 \ COMMUNITY V I CE oman Rogers gets ready to play dodgeball during PC 101 sponsored /ent that raised money for Circle of Hope, a battered women's shelter. Virginia Hill, Torey Poole, Sam Chastain and Kimberly Tucker help during a fashion show and dance hosted by the freshman early childhood education majors. Proceeds raised were donated to the American Cancer Society, campus-wide drive was held through November to collect baby items for Habersham Life Crisis Pregnancy Center. Sasha Ugi, Ty Jones, Danielle Baker, atie Corlev. Aimee Garner and Andrea S nshe stand around the items collected at the Baby Shower given to present the gifts to the center and learn more ]out what they do. Brm Hensley and Brandon Mahaffey pose as the Cleeres AVE/f BALL 1 As * Lib'h i . 1 1 1 1 . - in I Abl kland dressed as Prince Cha ^ White. They were accompianied by one dwarf, an apple and the witch. HALLOWEEN v) tr* hn+ fc dance floor. Group winners Dustin Ingram, Rebekah Scruggs, Jay Canning, Stephanie Bignault, Anthony Saputo and Mary Beth Williams dressed as Col. Mustard, Miss White, Professor Plum, Mrs. Scarlet, Mr. Green and Mrs. Peacock from the game Clue. 75 STUDENT ACT IV IT IE From festivals to ice skating, the student body enjoys good times together. \n Right, Jamie Kull, Caleb Cochran, Brandon Mahaffey and Matt Bolt carve pumpkins at Fall Festival. Cate Latoni, Danielle Baker and Krista Tritt wait for Speed Dating in the Student Center to begin. Torey Poole, Maria Carter, Courtney Benson, Katie Justice, Tara Keilholtz, Kimberly Tucker, Sam Chastin, Kayla Watson, Bethany Murley, Brook Beggs and Fish Haddock get ready for a game of Powderpuff. AVE A BALL V ^ la Cheerleaders Mallory DiMarco, Nancy Galo, Renee Lowry, Sarah Simler, Cindy Dye, Mernssa Gallegos, Danielle Vidd. Emily Masten and Marquanne Couch gather around Santa at Winter Fest. Jena Massey and Jenny Fowler tie-dye T-shirts at Fall Festival. Maria Carter and Alex Comstock have fun ice skating during a CAB event. tj ty MAKE FFM-ENDS FRE3HMAM WOVE- I W New students settle in at Purcell and Getman- Babcock for their Iretl Bellamy moves in his wardrobe. next four years at Piedmont. omaswick help freshmen move in. \, w\ FRESHMAN OR 1 ENTAT I OH Freshmen enjoyed a cookout and Y-camp as a part of their Piedmont Orientation experience. Courtney Benson, Emily Palmer, Ian Vencil and Nikki King enjoy the music and company at the Alumni cookout. MAKE FRIENDS Ashley Benfield, Kaielyn Fitton and Jim Orr ^ " balance on the safety platform. Cassie Evans swings from the rope in order to get to the safety platform. Without speaking, students arrange themselves in birthday order. GOHVOQATI OH A ceremony to welcome freshmen and honor students for their achievements. Maghan Holmes delivers a speech to encourage the freshmen. Luke Story carries the Piedmont flag to begin the ceremony Dr. Ken Melichar, Dr. Albert Pleysier, Dr. Carlos Camp and Dr. Ralph Singer WAKE FRIENDS ike Story lakes Jennifer Fuller and Sky Ross's orders. A place for students to eat and watch a movie or play games. Mary Hunter and Luke Story face off in a game of Yahlzee. DORM LIFE It may be crazy, but it's always fun living with your friends. Jeremy Miller and Tyler Roberts help Sam Chastain and Kimberly Tucker finish their laundry. Virginia Hill and Kaitlin Griffin help each other with homework in their room. Can you find Cayla Banksin all her camouflage? Moses Das, Dustin Ingram and Alexander Harris in Purcell at Kills Villa, a student-run dance party. MAKE FRIENDS \ ^ asey Schnautz showing off her fish. v**t* ft . E8 J D1WCE L J F Students leading, encouraging and engaging other students. ^^^___^^^^^__^ Natalie Dana, Leah Delia Torre and Jennifer Fuller serve Wallace dorm. Right, Purcell RAs Sean McGuire, Zack Seymour, Nathan Dean and Devin Pass all band together to beat up Justin Doro. Zack Seymour, B.J. Hampton, Mark Maynard, Devin Pass, J.C. Herbia, Justin Doro, Sean McGuire, Katie Corley, Danielle Baker, Jennifer Fuller, Ty Jones, Sasha Ugi, Natalie Danna, Leah Delia Torre, Michelle LaFontaine, Maghan Holmes and Nathan Dean. MAKE FRIENDS ^ .* Leah Delia Torre, Michelle LaFoniaine, B.J. Hampton. Mark Maynard. Assistant Dean of Student Development, and Devin Pass. Katie Corley, J.C. Herbia and Ty Jones, the RAs of Mayflower, Johnson and Swanson. Michelle LaFontame, Sasha Ugi, Maghan Holmes and Danielle Baker are the RAs and RD of Getman- Babcock dorm. 87 ESSENTIALS TO PIEDMONT. SUg Miracle Adkins Blake Ajbenson Jessica AIIbj] J&mMea SHY CHEESE STUDENT INDIVIDUALS "Blex Biiiilic Brooke Beggs Bret! Bellamy Kyle Bellamy Ashley Benfield CounneyAnn Benson Rebecca Bloomingdale Christina Brown U Stephanie Bignault Abigail Black Dusty Black Erin Black Sadie Blankenship Matt Bolt Lauren Boone Lindsey Brakhage Eric Brand Tiffany Bray Karena Brown Abby Bruce Colton Bryant Catie Buchanan Katie Buice Alex Bylo Kevin Caldwell Natisha Camp STUDENT INDIVIDUALS Chris Canavan 1 1 Whitney Canup Max Caron Megan Carr Maria Carter Haley Caurthon David Chandler Josh Chapman Samantha Chastain MikeChatman Jacob Clark CA1 ( ? Justine Clay Brielle Cobb Angelique Cobern M r Jordan Coffman NikkiCole S Alex Constock Samuel Coppage Marquanne Couch Faith Cousino Melissa Crain AlexCroteau Leah Cunningham Deime Caulin Courtney Clark Curtis Cornett an Curtis SAY CHEESE \T% Kevin D'Antignac Natalie Danna Moses Das Rebecca Shae David Klmi Davis Neil Davis Mallory DiMarco Mitzi Dunagan Kyle Davis Peter Davis Caitlin Delvasto ""V Kalin DeMarrais Jamie Dennis Jonathan Desilets -^ ir Tucker Dixon Jessica Dobbs V Amber Dodd Justin Doro John Duke Cindy Dye Ashlee Elford Paige Eslmger Boone Evans Cassie Evans i*t STUDENT INDIVIDUALS Clifford Forrester Jenny Fowler Ashleigh Free Brian Gaid 3M> Alex Gailey Shadowlyn Gaither-Wilsor Mernssa Gallegos Nancy Galo Sara Gardiner Win fe \i> Tracey Gardner Emilie Garner Katie Geeter Matthew Goodman Beth Gossett Andy Graf Jennifer Granlund Elizabeth Lane Gresham Kaitlin Griffin Katie Guliey Michael Gunsolus Ann Harris Brett Grantham Molly Harris SAY CHEESE V ^ Brut Hensley J.C. Herebia Virginia Hill Brandon Hitch Lauren Hodges Vlissy Hoffman Matthew Jackson Chad Jenkins Hallye Jerkins CodyJett Montez Jones Wtik Katie Justice Stanley Kay Man Keadle .1 i Tara Keilholtz Marcus Kelley Ty Jones Cara Kenney W WT STUDENT INDIVIDUALS Krissi Kesler Jessica King John King Nicole King Erin Krause Jake Kreiger COLLEGE Jamie Lee Ins Ling Blake Mahaffey Jake Lee Josh Lee Chris Leone Corey Lindsey ft Sara Lindsley PjfDMOm CULiUSE Manssa Linleton Nina Long Casey Lovelady Renee Lowry Alejandra Luke Brandon Mahaffey Will Martin Jena Massey Emily Masten Whitney Mattews SAY CHEESE T^ Summer Matyok James Maxwell Mak McAllister Megan McClain Anna McClaichy Kevin McConnell Trey McConnell Josh McEachin Amanda McGahee Leah McGeary John McClenny Isaac McKelvey PIFU (MT Colby Means Kathenne Metz Ethan Miers Andrew Mlgetz Annelise Millwood Wesley Milton "tft STUDEWT INDIVIDUALS Kaiilyn Pannell Cameron Parsony Davis Patrick Kristen Payne Michelle Payne Lauren Peters Torey Poole Katie Poner Caleb Powell fir"* m Courtney Powell Jessica Powell * 7 Rachel Powell Briana Powers PJEDMO Jorge Pradilla Bryan Prevatte Ashley Prince Sarah Pursser Jon Reinert Rebecca Renfroe Windy Pressley Katie Rice SAY CHEESE V I ^ Bethe 11 Inn]. 1 ! Bradley Roland Macie Rooke Patrick Rose Sky Ross Michael Rubio Tisha Rucker Katie Sawhill Jenny Shane Brian Ruelbach Aaron Saylor Casey Schnautz Tiffany Scott Spencer Shelton Jessica Sheriff Sarah Simler Phillip Slusser Bekah Scruggs Moleek Simmson Miranda Seabolt Phillip Sloan Z* Z* 'student individuals Michelle Sosia Nicholas Sridej M r '~ T Heather Stafford JLi:fi ZacStem Jeremy Stille PEDMO r COLLE6 Kristen Stovall I7 ^jR J^ David Strader Abbie Strickland Josh Stricklanc Heather Thomas Zach Thomaswick Amy Thompson Chris Thompson Keiondna Thompson Aubrey Tidwell Krista Tritt Katie Tucker Kimberley Tucker Alexis Turner Ashley Turner JoyUgi -L . ^ : t SAY CHEESE 1 ' ' TO Sasha Ugi Ian Venal Spenser Vemnce Jared Vermilya Jessica Wilkie Jessica Williams Mary Beth Williams Nneka Williams Brooks Willis Nicole Winn * sft - m f*S^r f JED (OUT JOL! EflE Julie Wood Jennifer Wormley John Wright Jordan Yaneziye Belh Yeary Deime Caufin A SPRING The graduating class of spring 2009 ADUATI 0* Dr. Ralph Singer during the Processional Chealsea Angelich and Tim Becker await their diplomas SAY CHEESE Tiffany Scott and Tim Suda eagerly wait to receive their diplomas. 108 LATI VES MOST THEATRICAL *iohw Kim A^D KATIE SAWMLL r SPIRIT MARQUAIW COUCH AND 2A LtflPuR! PETERSEN 1 j ^m \ 'A LATJ-VES CUTESlI COUPLE iTEPHANIE BI^NAULT AWD JAY CANNING MOST INVOLVEDI JENNIFER- FULLER AWD NATHAN DEAN SAY CHEESE v J BEStlDRE D MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED BEN J I STERNER AND JOY U^l a VES MOST ARTISTIC A^BER ELLER AIMD JOSH HREE^S W I VIOST ATHLETIC ERl^ ' ^ ^ us " n ' n 9 ram cneers on ^ e k ' Gwinnett Gladiators during a Mass Communications trip to the game. Far left. The women of Troy mourn I with Liat Faver during the theatre production of Trojan Women. 'file $eX * Ce/y"* u '>''fy ) &*- a&^ & #< Jf^/op/h^ of S-rfj&t/Sj where /tdr/j;** occur? 6*A insidt &*J ou-fS'.de of 4c e/atirti^ ;$ lA/Afi.-/ Mat's S *3 S OH 1. BUS J W The Walker School of Business trains students to become leaders in the changing and challenging world of economics, accounting, marketing and management. Dr. Mark Gardner teaches Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, both classes usually taken freshmen year. Dr. Glenn Miller, Professor Ed Carmack, Professor Charles Nicholos, Dr. John Misner, Dr Coe, Dr. Mark Gardner, Professor Raymond Kreiner, Dr. Keith Nelms, Dr. Patricia Sherrer, Professor Jonathan Fite, Dr. Edward Taylor, Professor Linda Arrowsmith and Dr. Robert Perrella. PICK A WAJO Caleb Powell gives the camera a thumbs up Dr. John Misner. Dean of Walker School of Business Far Led. students are ready to answer during class in Camp Hall. ^<>/ ^^^^ I IS i* SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Dr. Keith Nelms collects work from Blake Mahaffey before he leaves class. Bethany Murley, a freshman business major, follows along in her book during class. Students learn the basics of Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Illustrator and Excel in Cameron Pruitt during his freshman semester at Piedmor PICK A MAJOR ^ DELTA WU DELTA An international honor society established to recognize and reward superior scholastic achievement of students in business administration. Far left, Dean John Misner emphasized the importance that Delta Mu Delta plays in recognizing outstanding academic achievement at Piedmont College. Michael Gower and Zachary Kunz read from their programs to solidify their inductions. Anthony Franklin, Spencer Shelton, Ann Sutton, Zachary Kunz, Tyler Baldonado, Dean John Misner, Elizabeth Nylander, Dr. Stephen Carlson and Michael Gower. Far left, Spencer Shelton and Ann Sutton listen to Dean Misner's words of encouragement. Dr. Stephen Carlson presents Elizabeth Nylander with her certificate. 1 17 \Jt Tl *>J *J I; Jessica Wilkie and Rebecca Bloomingdale at their PC 101 event supporting breast cancer awareness. P 1 K M A J R G Dean Jane McFerrin "P^ Piedmont if College Since Eighteen Hundred and Ninety-Seven 0^ ^*cJ^ Jt^^U^ u^r^^ -***- Students take turns teaching in Professor Gene Pease's class. OH 01. OF EDUCATION PICK A MA JO ^K*. \ He "o, Fm a Teach er Candft/ar Professor Susan Smith-Patrick leaching her Educational Assessment class. Shelby Simpson, Kelly Buice and Celeste Wood participate in classroom disscussion. I 21 ^j v* n <**/ "^ Mi^i ~J- ~"+ /"" ^ ^ Pi edmont I College Since Eighteen Hundred and Ninety-Seven ...tut.- (j^l -j,i~~^ <****>, ^ .^*z<2^^ !S5 - tfl^^^HHH v< ^ L v& .Ov fey, I FACULTY STAFF I ~^^ Carlos Camp Stephen Carlson Ed Carmack Id V. ., loe Dawsey John Dzik Megan Day Chanda DeFoor Sandra Dickson Richard Dombrowsky Debra Dooley Carla Edenfield Luther Elrod FACULTY AWD STAFF Maria Fisk Jonathan Fite Tony Frye ill Gabelhausen Mark Gardner Jocelyn Glenn Paul Greene Misty Gunn Rocky Hardy Mark Harmon Lores Hauck PIEDMONT ' COLLEGE Haygood, Judy Staff [) Demorest -*-l II Shahryar Heydari Vicki Herron Judy Hibbard <^> Piedmont' 'College llollandsworth, Randall Professor Demorest Pr C sirne Johnson- Huff Henry Johnson Robert Jones. Chris Kelly PIEDMONT 'COLLEGE *v *33 %A FACULTY AMD STAFF David McMillion Ken Melichar Hope Menzel Timothy Menzel Cathy Milier PIEDMONT i rCOLLEGE Miller, Glenn Professor Demorest iiiiiiiii Patricia Miller Susan Mills "V. Cindy Peterson Linda Pins Andrea Price Jan Pulliam Lauren Rinqwall I Piedmont* 'College Taylor, Debbie Staff Demorest ""1^ P I Rob Weinberg Joyce Webb Max White Janet Williams Antoinette Wifsea AWD AFF Dale VanCantfon Cynthia Vance 1 k PIEDMONT COLLEGE Whited, Stephen Professor J Demorest c llilill Kaitlin Wilson- Bryant Linda Wofford Debbie Zimmerman f MEET THE TEA OH \ i SSI ows Recruiting to grow our student body. Cindy Peterson talks with a prospective student. Brooke Lowe shows Jenny Powell, prospective student, information to be filed. F James York and Parks Miller discussing the Neighborhood Grant Program. rti BUSINESS OFF 10 Carla Edenfield with a student working out a payment plan. Margie Means works on budgets for the school. Where all your money goes. MEET THE TEACH Judy Haygood, Linda Pitts, Leesa Anderson Kathy Perry, Vicki Herron, Carla Edenfield ETERI A Preparing and serving food in the newly renovated Nielsen Dining Hall. .aura Delarenzo, Joshua McLendon, Chris Ware, Everette Evans, Patti Buice, Josh Ryals, Bradley Wheeler, Jennifer Ayers, Cheryl /anmeter and Jenah Williams. itir FINANCIAL AID Steve Dague helps Scott Pratt solve a computer glitch John Brooks, asst. network administrator, labors | on the Internet routing system. MEET THE TEAG II 7 > ^s a student worker, Kim Faulkner works on shelving books LI BRARY A quiet place for students to study. Lorena Rojas, Joseph Dawsey, Cindy Julian and Bob Glass assist students with library needs. Ml MTENANGE Repairing, fixing, and maintaining the campus. Chris Falck trims a piece of wood while Dan Hatfield and Andy Monk steady the board. Danny Still uses a cement saw to cut the asphalt around a sinkhole Quentin Self, Aaron Land, Wayne Popham, Daniel Howard, Jerald Palmer, Buddy Hamilton, Casey Sellers, Andy Monk, Dan Hatfield, Danny Still. Chris Falck, Ray Pitts, Pamela Williams, Jason Harmon, Kerry Bentley, Pat Irvin, Nicole Stover and Kay Hamilton. Not pictured: Tim Suda, David Shirley, Josh Merrill, Scott Pratt and Damon Vansteerburg. MEET THE TEACH J IT RE1 i STRAR T- Recording and keeping track of course selections. ."tfQk'3* Chanda DeFoor, Chambrike Teasley, Linda Wofford, Misty Gunn and C.J. Edenfield. Chanda DeFoor enters student information into a computer. SECURITY Protecting the campus and enforcing the rules. Shane Free looks tough while protecting our campus MEET THE TEAO 1 9 V W m Stow, Mark Maynard, Kel Lee Cutrell and Drew Davis, the driving forces in Student Affairs STUDENT ' AFFAIRS Providing counseling, friendship, and fun to the student body. Irett Grantham, Trey Lister, Brooke Terrelli, Nick Sndej, Man Goodman, Mark Maynard, Louis Cassamajor, Kami Anderson, Jay Canning and Stephanie Bignault. * ESSENTIALS TO EXPANSION... w. 0R1ENTATI OH Freshmen working together on the Athens campus. Missy Crawford, Zach Rich, Lauren Bell, Amanda Franklin, Daisy Xiong and Alben Sams practice their teamwork skills by hoisting Heather Benamy into the air. Amanda Franklin participates in a group game during Orientation Many games during Orientation focused on teamwork . ATHENS TT 'Orh "*> n was = J* - L a"re n Ball Heather Benamy and Leanna Doster walk the balance beam. Below left: Lauren Ball, Talia Hammonds and Missy Crawford participate in an acting game. .J.YSI Above: Leanna Doster, Heather Benamy, Talia Hammond and Lauren Ball help each other. Talia Hammonds, Nallie Xiong and Missy Crawford listen for instructions. 149 -f T THE iWJ^MT Sponsored by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to help raise money and awareness. Athens campus students, faculty and staff begin their walk for Light the Night. lie Xiong stays hydrated for the walk ATHENS II 1 ,M ^ I 5 1 f %. Jff f HrtT CQHVOGATI OH An opening ceremony for the Athens campus. The Reverend Dr. D. Elizabeth Mauro, Dean of the Center for Congregational Leadership of the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches, with Dr. Reverend Ashley Cleere and President Ray Cleere Freshman Richard Hessinger with Dr. Barbara Benson. H Sophia Momin and Dr. Michael Blake, an Athens faculty member Sophomore David Pozo leads the faculty procession at the Athens campus Convocation. TWEWS r * BACK TO SCHOOL BASH Led. Diedre Minor, Phyllis Clay, Sophia Momin, Shandy Hope, Professor Sian Griffith and Rita Finch enjoy a traditional picnic lunch. Lynn Miller stands with Chris Cleveland and other PC friends. Above, Katie Bradley and Destini Faulk enjoyed the bash together. 153 8I4MA ALPHA Pi Spring 2009 Induction Ceremony Katie Wunsch, Mary Ann Russell, Rachel Zatuchny, Grant Seman, Brittany Boucher, Jack Lafevbre, Seth Daigle, Megan Quirk, Ashley Young, Alyssa Sciavicco, Cara Rousey, Tamra Shelnutt, Barbara Thrasher, Debbie Christopher, Megan Foster, Erika Franklin and Sarah Weir, ATHENS Mary Ann Russell and Seth Daigle after the induction. Far right, Athens Sigma Alpha Pi President Tamra Shelnutt inspires her fellow students to continue their academic achievements. Below, Rachel Zatuchny, Ashley Young, Barbara Thrasher, Tamra Shelnutt, Grant Seman, Alyssa Sciavicco, Mary Ann Russell and Cara Rousey participate in the ceremony. I > 'J ,M DELTA U DELTA Dr. Patricia Sherrer awards Dawn Ferry Dawn Ferry, Kimberly Finley, Roberta Prather, Christopher Blake Spurlin. Far left, Dr. Stephen Carlson presents a history of Delta Mu Delta. Dr. Mel Coe, Jr., Dr. Stephen Carlson, Dawn Ferry, Kimberly Findley, Roberta Prather, Christopher Blake Spurlin, Dr. John Misner, Dr. Patricia Sherrer. m ATM ENS CAMPUS ACTIVITY BOARD i A group of individuals who plan student activities. Scon Richardson follows the agenda during a meeting. ATHENS EARTH DAY Athens staff Terry Strickland and Stanley Pearson examine an award winning tomato plant. Far left, Sophie Thompson is ready to plant! Chevy Anderson, Robert Spier, Sophia Momin, Megan Quirk and Melissa Davis help with various projects throughout the afternoon. Below, Kate Smith, Stanley Pearson, Marvin Wilbanks, Robert Speir, Lee Summerall and Professor Ron Leslie. 157 TRUNK OR TREAT Aaron McCowell shows off a wolf's mask with friend Ross Willis. * i^^^^Hf/^^'^^^E^HH Far left, phantom with Piedmont < ^k. i student Brandi Turpin. A 1 ^^B Monica Burch and family enjoy the holiday festivities. A THEWS I > 'J ,M ^ IN THE CLASSROOM Professors keep students engaged and attentive in class. 'an time Instructor Lila Adair keeps students focused and ngaged in her class. Rae Thompson and Isabelle Konicki during an education class. ean McCullough, Tabitha Rhome, Jendera Smith and Tamara Daniels are members of the eadership Team at Piedmont Athens. Students taking notes during class. I hrtr * ^ ATHENS INDIVIDUALS Trent Alexander Mildred Beasley Todd Brooks Abbie Bryant Phyllis Clay LaDonna Allen Stephanie Almond *l Katie Bradley Paul Brinkley James Brown Lisa Brown DeAnn Calhoun Heather M. Canterbury Angela Clayton Carnita Cobb Chevy Anderson Courtney Brooks &ft csi*j\;t Taymond Brown Sheila Carter Quintayna Collins I '7 -^ ^ Jenka N. Cooper Mildred Cotton i m Deanna Daniel Tamara Daniels Karen Carr DeLullo Eric Demers Lakena Dupree Lalonda Durrett Kira Floyd Randall King Shallie Gresham Elizabeth Gunter Talia Hammonds Shannon Laughy Timothy Mack Jonita Martin Hflf -f 7 ATHENS INDIVIDUALS Tracy Mayfield Aaron Mccowell Dedra Minor Melanie Palmquist Jean McCullough Adam Peril lo A3. Eva Price Delanne Richardson Kathenne Richardson ^ Albert D.Sams Jasmin Severino Jendera Smith fl ~ * MaryTolbert Amy Vaughn Debra Vinson ATWEWS ^ i Sarah Jean Miller jft. Marcia Place Yvonne Powell Tabitha Rohme Barbra Rose Jamie Stowers Kyle Thurmond LaShiroh Walker Nallie Xiong '\\ '! ATM Lila Adair Wk sm Kathleen Anderson m, ^Vl *fc ^flfl at * Mel Coe "9 Kammy Leathers EMS FACULTY k STAFF ; Dylan Ballard Soleyman Barln Barbara Benson Kathy Bolt David Cole Clay Crowder Jonathan Fite Sian Griffiths Lynn Miller Margy Moremen Melton Palmer Cristin Rollins Teresa Secules Patricia Sherrer Linda N. 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