PIEDMONT Sail On Piedmont College Demorest, Georgia 30535 (404) 778-3000 1989-1990 Yonahian 70th Edition Opening 2 Students 16 Faculty 64 Clubs 76 Sports 92 Student Life 102 Closing 136 Advertising 137 Contend I Daniel Hall was named in memory of Fred Adams Daniel (1903-1935). The view is from the back. ( Moore) Freshmen LeAnn Bagwell and Trina Freeman stroll across Piedmont's center lawn at Orienta- tion. ( Moore) Two new students review the information they have been given about Piedmont during Orienta- tion. ( Moore) The stairs of opportunity Daniel Hall is seen like this by motorists on Highway 441 Business ( Moore) The interior of the Piedmont College Chapel, which was constructed by Wilton Duckett and dedicated May 30, 1971, in appreciation of James E. Walter, President, and Elizabeth Walter, Nurse. ( Moore) 1 Sail On Sail On Determining a theme for the 1989-1990 Yonahian proved to be an easier than expected task. While at Herff-Jones Publishing Com- pany's summer workshop in Bir- mingham, Alabama in mid-July, we chose "Sail On" for the theme. The most obvious reason for this choice is the gold Mayflower wind vane atop Piedmont's chapel, which symbolizes the struggles of the Pilgrims. Also, education can be com- pared to an ocean voyage with its waves and storms. Leaving high school behind to begin college is like leaving a homeland to travel to a new, unexplored land. The weath- er vane on top of the steeple of Piedmont's chapel is symbolic of such a trip. Some people wait until later in life to begin their voyages, but they have personal motivations for their delays. They deser\e as much (if not more) respect as those who start immediately. No matter when the journey is start- ed, similar waves and storms are encountered. Although it may seem now that college is the end of the trip, it is in truth only the beginning. Life is a series of voyages that are inter- related, providing opportunities for growth and development. Don't be afraid to venture out in search of your dreams sail on. Rob Moore % Jennifer Martin Opening 9 '&**#v. rd;) liii.il Wii i*^ ^ A crowd of new students and their families gath- er outside the cafeteria for Orientation activi- ties. ( Moore) Leah Henderson and Tom Johnson lead a class at Orientation, giving instructions and answering questions for new students. ( Moore) Bill Perry and Leroy Whiting, Fall Semester SGA President, walk to a parents' meeting at Orienta- tion. ( Moore) * 4 Sail On Orientation 1989 i Fall Semester Orientation 1989 was held Saturday, August 26 through Tuesday, August 29, for new students. Staffed by mem- bers of the Student Government Association, faculty, and other campus leaders, this program was designed to assist new students in their transition to Piedmont College. Parents also were in- volved in Saturday's meetings. To help incoming freshmen get acquainted, a freshmen dance was held on Saturday night. Dur- ing the next three days, the new students met in small groups with rheir orientation group leaders. Academic advising, library orien- tation, residence hall meetings. Piedmont Studies Orientation, and a club fair were also held. New students were also assist- ed in registering for classes and taking care of fees. The Piedmont Student Government Association sponsored several evening events for the new students, including a cookout, a mystery activity, and a BSU concert. A banner on the Piedmont College library Ml come* new students to the > New students and their parents gather in the Ptedmong Chapel lor President Simmon* <" coming speech ( Moore) Opening 5 6 Sail On Getting Acquainted One of the hardest things to do at any college is to meet and get to know people. Class schedules, jobs S extracurricular activities compli- cate students' attempts to spend time together. Most resident stu- dents usually have it a little easier than commuters' because of their dorm situations, which allow them to meet others. Commuters often go to school only for classes and required ac- tivities because they do not feel included, while residents look for activities on campus to fill their time. This year, the Student Gov- ernment Association in cooper- ation with Ms. Patti Dixon, new Di- rector of Student Activities has increased the number of organized Scott Mewborne. Ronnie Mullinax and Monique Ag- bor review their homework before class starts. ( Moore ) Kerry Ward and other members of the Orientation staff pass out materials to incoming students. ( Lori Payne looks at the schools new \iew book tor Moore) prospective students. ( MOON activities in an attempt to in- volve more students. Some activities SGA has con- ducted this year include numer- ous dances, theme parties, roll- er-skating trips, a snow-skiing trip, a scavenger hunt, trick-or- treat in the dorms at Halloween, turkey-bowling at Thanksgiving and a school Christmas tree- lighting ceremony. Campus activities are open to both resident and commuter stu- dents, and to members of the Piedmont faculty and staff. Student l Ifc They Are So Happy Together Friendships are an integral part of life, but are especially important in college. Many stu- dents leave home for the first time to attend school. The secu- rity of parents, relatives, and life-long friends is left behind. New experiences confront college students every day, and friends become essential. Friends are there to hear prob- lems and triumphs, to help with homework, and to spend time with. Perhaps the most impor- tant job that a friend has is sim- ply being there when needed. Friendships must be able to withstand arguments, criticism, competition, heartaches, tur- moil, and confusion. Friendship is acceptance of people for ex- actly who they are, not what they could become. The next time your roommate wakes you up at 3 AM, listen to the prob- lem. You might need a listener one night. Scott McDaniel, Jim Bishop, Craig Gee, Pat Mayfield and Jay Archer look for pictures of themselves. ( Moore) Julie Denard and Cindy Holman spend time together in Getman-Babcock Dorm. ( Moore) 8 Sail On Lynette Finch and Mary Tittle two good friends show their closeness. ( Woodhanv April Anderson. Angle Chambers and Lesley Bennett never too busy to smile | Moore Student I Ifc - 1 Living with a Bad Case of Pressure Stress is a major factor in the lives of both students and faculty. Everyone has a personal means of coping with this stress. Some stu- dents such as Michael Carroll, Bill Beehler, and Wanda Dawson, enjoy a friendly game of chess or cards in the Student Center between classes. Faculty members have another answer to coping with pressure. Dr. Vijaya Kandala, Miss Windy Charles, Dr. Lisa Lumpkin, Mrs. Kathy Elrod, Mrs. Kathy Wies, and Mrs. Donnice Henderson walk around Demorest Lake during their lunch breaks in order to ease ten- sion and stay healthy. Other students enjoy the seren- ity of Demorest Springs Park and go there to relax, meditate, and study. The quiet atmosphere makes it a popular place to go dur- ing nice weather. Commuters often have a little harder time relaxing while at school. Most don't know very many people, so they are not as comfortable spending time in the Student Center. A few, such as Trent Fricks, Tammy and Pat Wheeler, Matt Cook, Perry Dalton, and Ginger Rumsey spend a good deal of time playing pool, ping- pong, foosball, and videogames in the Student Center. Recreation and relaxation are important elements of the lives of students and faculty. Different people have different ways of get- ting rid of stress, ail of which can be beneficial. Andi Gilleland, Tracy Mathews and Tom Johnson Arun Bajracharya, Manoj Shrestha, and Suresh Sha take a walk after Piedmont Studies. ( Moore) kya relax in front of the cafeteria. ( Moore) 10 Sail On Fredda Dooley grins in apprehension of Reverend Nickle's religion test. ( Moore) Octavius Mulligan takes a break in the TV. area of the Student Center. ( Moore) Bobby Lett and Anthony Teasley smile after winning a game of pool Moore Student i Ifc II Read the Next Seven Chapters . . . . . . and be Ready for a Test Next Class. Students Face Numerous Exams How many times have you heard the following words: "Read the next several chapters and be ready for a test next class period"? These words are famil- iar to most college students, es- pecially toward the end of the semester. Test are a major headache for all students. Finding time to study is often a difficult task. Time is precious, and regular studying consumes time other- wise spent in social activities. Each professor has a personal method of testing students. Some teachers prefer to give es- say exams, while others would rather administer short-answer tests. Most members of the fac- Derek Pardue, Mike Edwards and Jeff Jenkins wait in the lobby of Daniel Hall to watch the girls go by. ( Cannon) Deana Murphy and Mike Harkness enjoy watching other people dance at the Valentine's Dance. ( Moore) ulty, however, utilize a combina- tion of the above types of tests, giving an exam that is both ob- jective and subjective. Tests are an integral part of the educational process. No mat- ter how much students dislike exams, they are a necessary measure of comprehension of material. 12 Sail On Student I ifc Conquering the Fears of Being Fixed Up on . . . . Blind Dates One of the most dreaded things in the life of a college student is being "fixed up" with a blind date. Your best friend (allegedly) knows the "ideal person who has a great personality." After some consideration, you finally agree to the date. You wouldn't want to hurt anyone's feelings, so you decide you can risk one bad date. All week your best friend keeps telling you, "He has a great person- ality." You start to get apprehen- somewhat less than great-looking. The night of the date you begin to wonder what to wear, finally de- ciding to wear your new dress. As you and your best friend enter the restaurant, your knees turn to noo- dles and you fear that this date really could be as bad as you imag- ined. You go over for your best friend to introduce you, and you finally get a look at the guy. This has to be the most hand- some guy you have ever seen. He smiles .. Yes! All his front teeth are "/ would rather a guy have the nerve to ask me out himself than to get someone else to try and fix him up with me." Jennifer Martin sive, wondering if you should have there. After talking with him a few agreed to this date. That "great minutes, you realize that your wor- personality" description really has ries were unnecessary. You have you worried that this guy may be found someone special. Lewis Lane, April Anderson, Shane Harrison, Scott McDaniel, Greg Hammond, Jennifer Charles, Stephen Allen and Susan Austin take a break from dancing. ( Cannon) Donna Cleveland, Stephanie Lovin and Tammy Wheeler, all from Stephens County, relax in the Student Center. ( Moore) 14 Sail On Student Life 1^ o < CO sE M\ORS -^ssssssss^ 3U^ oRS a^-^;^^ earo< 60 boor* ' ^:^>" ,K ' ioPHO^oRts , in hour* 0< o< coc e I F rESH* eH -sas^gssa Students 17 Shane Adams Bart Allen Matt Allen Rodney Allen April Anderson PROFILE April Anderson Personal: April is a commuter from Mt. Airy. She was born on November 15, 1971. Family: Anderson's mother and step-father are Mr. and Mrs. Mike Savage, and she has one sister, Alisa Anderson. High School: Habersham Central. Hobbies: Playing basketball, dancing, talking, ex- ercising, gymnastics. Future Plans: Undecided. Heather Anderson Tonia Anderson Jay Archer Gregory Austin Susan Austin LeAnn Bagwell Brian Barber Jonathan Barrett Brad Benfield Lesley Bennett IS Sail On 1 *S3* "^ p ^ Jim Bishop Stephen Black Barbara Blackwell David Boswinkle Ferrell Bray Bill Brenner Daniel Brigman Bonnie Brown Jeff Bryan Shawn Bryant Dan Bush Rhonda Carr John Castleberry, Jr. Jeff Caudell Angie Chambers PROFILE Barbara Blackwell - Personal: Barbara is a resident student from Gainesville. She was born on April 29, 1970. - Family: Blackwell's parents are Mr. and Mrs Rob ert Blackwell. Jr. of Gainesville. She has one brother. High School: North Hall. Hobbies: Making things (crafts). Future Plans: Become I psychologist counselor Employment: Barbara works at Lndicott Johnson Shoes in GaiftCft He I roshr Krystal Chappelear Evan Charles Chea Cheapoo Jamie Chosewood Kevin Church George Collazo Karen Colwell Matt Cook Clay Cox Jerry Cox Dan Curry Charles Dalrymple Andy Davis Dackri Davis Anna Dekle P* E JQ: - l PROFILE Matt Cook Personal: Matt is a commuter from Clayton. He was born on December I, 1971. Family: Cook's mother is Patricia Cook. High School: Rabun County. Hobbies: Shooting pool in the Student Center between classes. 20 Sail On PROFILE Fredda Dooley Personal: Fredda is a commut- er from Toccoa. She was born on July 20. 1970. Family: Dooley's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Dooley. Major: Early Childhood Edu- cation. High School: Stephens Coun- ty- Hobbies: Softball. Future Plans: Finish college. Employment: Fredda works at Quality Foods. fi & f) A > 4 r\ Q r. m p r> Julie Denard Pam Dietrich Fredda Dooley Tracy Dyer Keith tdwards Lynette Finch Randy Fordham Tammy Foster Jason Freeman Matt Fricks Yukio Fu|iwara Chuck Gaines Crai^; GCC Michael oriner Jeff Harris People Kimberly Harris Don Heaton Betsy Henderson Tangela Hinton Kristin Hobgood Bill Hogsed Darryle Holcomb Cindy Holman Miki Howard Barbara Isbell PROFILE Betsy Henderson - Personal: Betsy is a resident student from dim- ming. She was born on April 29, 1971. Family: Henderson's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Henderson. High School: Forsyth County. Hobbies: Basketball, softball. Athletics: Betsy plays basketball and softball for Piedmont College. Zack Ivey Michael Jasperse Jodi Johnson LeighAnn Johnson Richie Jordan 12 Sail On PROFILE Stephanie Lovin Personal: Stephanie is a commuter from Toccoa. She was born May 18, 1971. Family: Lovin's parents are Ronnie and Teresa Lovin, and she is an only child. Major: Business. High School: Stephens County. Hobbies: Swimming, boating, fishing, playing vol- leyball, skiing, being around friends, talking on the phone (!!). playing the piano, singing, working out, driving fast, and most of all spending time with Richie. Future Plans To finish school, find a career that pays good money, and set- tle down to raise a family. Employment: Stephanie works at Gem Southeast. Greg Loudermilk Andrea lowll Stephanie Lovin Emmm Lydhm Chris Lud*ifc; Ptopk 2i PROFILE Tonya McCoy - Personal: Tonya is a commuter from Gillsville. She was born on August II, 1971. - Family: McCoy's parents are Barbara Garrison and Jerry McCoy. She has one brother. Major: Business High School: Banks County Hobbies: Playing ball. Future Plans: Undecided. ~;V/'^:;^ [ :^|g|| Loyce Martin Tina Martin Melissa McCaleb Tonya McCoy Scott McDaniel Jennifer Mekrut Billy Miller Jason Moore Rod Moore Octavius Mulligan CS Of"- 1 \ i f 5 f)& 24 Sail On Renee Norris Michaelle Owenby Jennifer Owens Michelle Patch Goldie Patel David Payne Jean Pleysier Bobby Posner Chris Price David Rape Nina Reaghard Paul Robards Preston Rogers Bridget Rose Ginger Rumsey PROFILE Ginger Rumsey Personal: Ginger is a commuter from Eastonollee. She was born on December 13, 1970. Family: Rumsey's parents are Stanley and Vicki Rumsey. She has one brother (Scott) and one sister (Allyson). Major: Business. High School: Stephens County. Hobbies: Dancing; communicating with people. Future Plans: Undecided. Employment: Ginger works at Eckerd's in loc coa. People PROFILE Angie Smith - Personal: Angie is a commuter from Cleveland. She was born on September 24, 1971. - Family: Smith is the daughter of Clarence and Melba Smith. She has one sister, Holly. - Major: Early Childhood Education. - High School: White County. - Hobbies: Sports, especially basketball and soft- ball. - Future Plans: To teach. - Athletics: Angie was to play both basketball and Softball for Piedmont this year, but was sidelined early because of serious knee damage. Sharon Simmons Amy Stevenson Hank Strom Catherine Sturdivant Ritsushi Sugimoto Crissy Talley 26 Sail On * n r^ffll PROFILE Daryl White Personal: Daryl is a commuter from Demorest. He was born on October 4, 1971. Family: Daryl is the son of Floyd and Betty White. High School: Habersham Central. Employment. White works at the Cornelia office of Habersham Bank. Darren Volk Leigh Anne Wade Melissa Walls Scon Sk arner Karla U IttOII Michelle ttesthuvk Patricia U heeler Par si White Soon Ivton HertuM i W Mdnton People 21 Judy Williams Kim Williams Matt Williams Mark Witherington Howard Wood PROFILE Kristie Zimmerman - Personal: Kristie is a commuter from Cornelia. She was born on October 5, 1971. - Family: Kristie's parents are Sgt. and Mrs. Larry Zimmerman. High School: Habersham Central. Employment: Zimmerman works at Charley's Quick Stop and Charley's Skillet in Cornelia. Her job entails wait- ing tables at the Skillet during lunch, and minding the conve- nience store during the after- noon. Teresa Wood Ricky Woodruff Richard York Bonnie Young Kristie Zimmerman 28 Sail On fii Nancy Alexander Mark Austin Bonita Bagley Sandi Bagley Lane Bennett Matt Benson Christopher Besong Laurie Brooks Darla Brown Danny Brumfield Lisa Butler Robert Callaway Tiffiany Cantrell Gail Chapman Paula Chapman PROFILE Darla Brown Personal: Darla is a commuter from Lavonia. She was born on September 21, 1970. Family: Browns parents are Ernest and Sue Brown, and she is an only child. Major: Middle Grades Education. High School: Stephens County. Hobbies: Water-skiing, being with Doug, work ing. Future Plans: Get married pretty soon, and get a teaching job at Stephens Counts Middle School. Employment: Darla works at Stephens Counts Medical Center. Other: Darla was recently iwarded the Mint Scholarship tor the 1990 1991 school \ ear ophomofe M Deborah Charles Darline Church Donna Cleveland Kym Colquitt Maria Costello PROFILE Kym Colquitt - Personal: Kym is a resident student from Lexing- ton, Ga. She was born on April 9, 1970. - Family: Colquitt's parents are Hubert and Alice Colquitt. - Major: Undecided. Present interest is advertis- ing. - High School: Oglethorpe County. - Hobbies: Swimming, water-skiing. - Future Plans.- Transfer to the University of Gero- gia in the fall. - Employment: Kym is a child-care assistant at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Clarkesville. Daniel Couch Mary Curry Mimi D'Entremont Bubby Dean Jennifer Dean Julie DeLong Eric Dickerson Mike Duncan Kay Edwards Joe Elder 30 Sail On IL a 0* ft ft f? Edmund Eno Steve Farley Shannon Floyd Debbie Franklin Trent Fricks Jeff Gambrell Todd Gant Andi Gilleland James Grimshaw Steve Harden PROFILE Trent Fricks Personal: Trent is a commuter from Mt. Airy. He was born on October 13. 1970. Family: Trent's parents are Tommy and Annette Fricks. He has an older brother. Todd. High School: Habersham Central. Hobbies: Basketball, shooting pool. golf. Athletics: Trent plays basketball and golf for Piedmont. p as & Mike Harknes* i nh Hi'inu-i mii Sharon Hickox Torn Mfdon Sttwai i H o k omba Poodle M Scott Hussey m m /**K f\ ( N Selena James ki , Raymond Kent 1^1 ^r* V* ** W -^f * . -' Yukiko Komamura . H M .=*>' John Krippner 17 \ h Junlon 37 Kim Lowery Danny Mahaffey Gina Martin Joel Massey Tracy Mathews PROFILE Joel Massey - Personal: Joel is a commuter from Cornelia. He was born on April 14, 1969. - Family: Massey's parents are Billy and Sara Massey. He has an older brother, James. - Major: Business Administration, with a minor in Business Economics. - High School: Habersham Central. - Hobbies: Golf-, Commerce Division Club, where he is a Board Member? First Baptist Church of Cornelia, where he serves as an usher, a Sunday School class officer, and a member of the Audiovisual Committee. - Future Plans: Obtain a management job in a financial institu- tion. Employment: Joel works at Community Bank and Trust in Cornelia. ALL TRANSACTIONS RECEIVED Ryan Melton Rob Moore William Morgan Kerry Mote Deana Murphy 38 Sail On Derek Pardue Breck Patterson Toube Praseuth Chelie Pruitt Chenelle Raines PROFILE John Stevenson Personal: John is a commuter from Toccoa. Family: John's mother and step-father are Bill and Alice Knowles. Major: History. High School: Stephens County. Hobbies: Data Processing Management Associ- ation; History Society; Chess; playing cards. Kimberly Rider Tammy Ross Dexter Sanders Jill Shedd Manoi Shrtfthi kimberli Simmemon Kristal Stafford Shannon Staton John Stavtnton Rands 1 luuk im Ptopk 39 Matt Tucker Umesh Upadhyay $ Karen Vaughn Marty Veal Amy Waldon Jimmy Whelchel Heather Wilbanks Michael Williams Eric Williams Wendy Wilson PROFILE Amy Waldon Personal: Amy is a commuter from Alto. She was born July 1969. Family: Amy's parents are Tony and Stephanie Waldon. High School: Habersham Central. Employment: Amy works at the main office of Community Bank and Trust in Cornelia. ^'J^S'li iH \ mn -^ m \ t 40 Sail On Mp "Making an entrance is my specialty." Kim Rider concentrates on her studies between classes. ( Moore) Samantha U oodall ti DWMM rurri* M h* otriwcamMfct n m *vHk m eMcmm " Moon Jimim VMeM f\Ifru1 .1 Ificti.lU |Mrf I lag jw to fwiwnc \Uxvr Pcopk 41 Laura Adams Monique Agbor Darren Anderson Brad Ash PROFILE Brad Ash Personal: Brad is a commuter from Cleveland. He was born on December I, 1967. Family: Ash is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ash, Jr., and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ash, Sr., and Mrs. Myrtle Lunsford. High School: White County. Future Plans: To marry Gretchen Smith on Au- gust 18, 1990. Employment: Brad works for ASA Farms. Rick Austin Danielle Bachant Kin Bajracharya Nancy Barrett *%, ' * 42 Sail On Debbie Burrell Francis Callahan Roberta Callahan Stanley Carter Jeff Casper Ronald Champion Cheree Chandler Jennifer Charles PROFILE Cheree Chandler Personal: Cheree is a commuter from Cornelia. She was born on October 30, 1969. Family: Cheree's parents are Charles and Van cine Chandler. She has an older sister, Charlene C. Jones, and a younger sister. Lana Chandler. High School: Habersham Central. Future Plans: To marry Timmy Charles in June of 1990. t* l\mn\ CNtWOOd Keith Clark Parlene CrOM Juhe Daffln 43 Wanda Dawson Ken Dietrich Rohit Duvadie Laura Edney Anita Elliott Lynn Farmer Melanie Fitzpatrick Steven Fleming PROFILE Sonya Davidson - Personal: Sonya is a commut- er from Baldwin. She was born on May 19, 1968. - Family: Davidson's parents are William and Sue Davidson. - High School: Habersham Cen- tral. - Employment: Sonya is the secretary/ bookkeeper at Lanier Air Products in Cornelia. Teresa Ford Renota Free John Gale Jewell Gordon 44 Sail On PROFILE Jewell Gordon Personal: Jewell is a commuter from Commerce. She was born on August 30, 1968. - Family: Gordon's parents are James and Patsy Gordon. She has two sisters, Paulette and Lisa Gordon. - Major: Accounting and Business Administration. High School: Banks County. - Hobbies: Reading, writing, listening to music. bike- riding. - Future Plans: Undecided. Employment: Jewell has been a Resident Assis- tant for two years, and a student worker in the Business Office. - Honors: Deans List and Who's Who Among Stu dents in American Colleges and Unuer sities. Piedmont College Home c oming Queen 1989-1990. CNkako W r a y ami Verna llow f d \1ar\ in Hudson Tina Hunnicutt IV Km ah lr\m fcdnh JamtMfi Mark Jenkins Kcndrt Jonts People 45 Derek Lovins JoAnn Massey Greg McCall Tammy McDaniel Harold Moore Jay Mudbhary Ronnie Muliinax Gail Nix PROFILE Tammy McDaniel Personal: Tammy is a commuter from Auburn, Ga. She was born on February 7, 1968. Family: McDaniel's parents are Larry and Fran- ces McDaniel. She has one brother. Major: Business Administration. - High School: Winder-Barrow. Hobbies: Sports, especially softball. - Future Plans: To get married, and to work as an Administrative Assistant at Preci- sion Planning, Inc. in Lawrence- ville. 46 Sail On PROFILE Brad Simmons Personal: Brad is a 1987 graduate of Piedmont College, but he continues to take classes to further his education. - Family: Brad's parents are Dr. and Mrs. Garen Simmons. He has one sister, Darcy, who is a 1990 graduate of Piedmont College. - High School: Brad is a 1983 graduate of Haber- sham Central. - Athletics: Simmons was a four-year letterman in baseball at Piedmont from 1983-1987. - Employment: Brad is in his first year as Piedmont Head Women's Basketball Coach. $m ^ r* t^ts --- A M Tom Nixon Boon Sun Ong Patrick Onwuzuruike Billy Payne Billy Perry Somkhith Phapakdv Joe Pitts Linda Pitts Ga>la MtChlt Henrietta Roberts Brenda Rush Brad Simmons Ptopk 4' Darcy Simmons Arnold Solvig Margaret Stabler Anthony Teasley PROFILE Darcy Simmons Personal: Darcy is a commuter from Demorest. She was born on December 3, 1968. Family: Simmons is the daughter of President and Mrs. Garen Simmons. Her older brother, Brad, is in his first year of coaching the Piedmont Lady Lions bas- ketball team. Major: English, Secondary Education. High School: Habersham Central. Hobbies: Water-skiing, snow-skiing; presently building a house with her fiance. Future Plans.- Darcy has obtained a job as an English teacher at White County High School. She is getting mar- ried in December of 1990 to Eric Hicks. Kim Canup of Alto looks over her homework before Dr. Singer's class begins. ( Moore) 48 Sail On ft Glenda Welch Joseph Wheeler Sandra Wheeler Leroy Whiting Teresa Woodall Margaret Zadel Hfun' Water* of Toccoa trie* hi* luck at one ol the lia \A ilium* ol Pernor et look* like he ,. pinball machine* in ihe Siu.K-ni CllMi Moore i heheve n i* alreadv time tor her tet in I Jm .11 ion Moon- Jim Byrne* of Pemoret prepare* lor a lull ffc) ol clae*. ( Moore) topic 49 The Key To Safe Sailing STUDY, STUDY, STUDY! Jfi W J 50 Sail On Student i ifc 51 52 Sail On Caught Between Classes A time to gossip, walk, talk, goof off and get your picture made Student i ifc 53 m m 9ft *** I %* \s i 1 * ; w 1 i 1 1 r 54 Sail On 4- ks >. Find a soft spot and sit down. Studtnt i if o 55 & -5* H Rj$ P re &M (& ~^-r\^H ^l& '^ r^ i 5 56 Sail On A Gathering of Friends Wherever People Are, Friends Gather . . . . . . on the lawn, in the dorm, in the halls. Student I Ifc 57 CELEBRATING Good times 58 Sail On Student i ifc 59 Work Programs Tammy McDaniel, student worker in the Dean's Office, enters data into the computer. ( Moore) Students at Piedmont College can earn money for their educational expenses in one of three types of campus employment: the federal College Work-Study Program which allows students to work in various capacities in offices and depart- ments on campus based on financial need, the Piedmont College Work-Aid Program which is funded through private contributions that are designated for such purposes, or by being a Resi- dent Assistant in one of the dormitories. RA's are generally selected early and there are few posi- tions, and the Work-Study Program is based purely on financial need, so many students are employed under the Piedmont Work-Aid Pro- gram. 60 Sail On Realizing that it is payday. Kin Bajrachrya student worker in the Student Center smiles in anticipa- tion of his montly check. ( Moore) Alumni Office student worker Beth Vest hurries to complete a memo. ( Moore) Scott Hussey rushes to complete his homework before beginning his shift in the Student Center ( Moore) Knowing H might bo j long nnohond In lofl *. ,i>i>.'i gati oui j chorr) bapop Monro Working m the Regitr*r OfflCO keep. Qol Chonmon bu>* Student i He 61 Student Jobs Most students either want or need to earn money during their college years. One option for those students at Piedmont is on-campus employment through the Work-Study or Work-Aid Programs. Those students who do not find work on campus are gener- ally able to gain employment in the local area. Several students and their employers will be listed here, but this is by no means an extensive list. Joel Massey, Jay Reed, Amy Waldon, Julie Poul- son, Community Bank Trust; Stephanie Miller, Brenda Mew- borne, Daryl White, Brenda Lov- ell, Ann Nicely, Jim Gallagher, Pam Murray, Tonya Wright, Jeff Lewallen, Habersham Bank; Rob Moore, Whitfield Funeral Home: Kristie Zimmerman, Charley's Quick Stop $ Charley's Skillet; Tracy Mathews, Cato ; John Krippner, Video Attractions; So- nya Davidson, Lanier Air Pro- ducts; and Danny Mahaffey, McDonald's. Rob Moore, employed at Whitfield Funeral Home since 1987, doublechecks some information. ( L. Moore) Pam Murray carries out her daily duties at the Cornelia office of Habersham Bank. ( Moore) Stephanie Miller greets customers as she performs her job as a teller at Habersham Bank in Clarkesville. ( Moore) 62 Sail On Student I Ifc 63 ^-* 5 VV&*. e Prote**^ ol H*** _ B e\o* % 1*V Faculty 65 Carlton Adams Dean Laura Adams Getman-Babcock Director Reza Ahangar Mathematics Pat Austin Communications Room Allan Blair Business Administration 66 Sail On Sheila Blair Development Public Information Curtis Bradford French Emerson Brooking Psychology Betty Bryant Technical Services Librarian John Camp Head Librarian IV Carlo* Camp. Biolog* intlriKtor. pause* K-i.m,- Mr MM tjn\(' >K>> Ciul Kot>ji.l K>w i hi* aflernoon lab e**ion | MOON uvm per uvlu jl> MOON i .Willi \ 61 Jean Cappo Secretary to Dean of Students Windy Charles English C.T. Davis Cashier Patti Dixon Director of Campus Life Clarence Duncan Accounting Mrs. Donnis Henderson, Secretary to the Dean, smiles as she prepares to greet a student. ( Moore) Dr. Albert Pleysier, History instructor, searches for fossils on the History Society's archeological dig. ( Thompson) Mr. Ed Carmack, computers instructor, prepares to run a program. ( Moore) 68 Sail On Kathy Elrod Campus Nurse Luther Elrod Chemistry Cheryl Goldsleger Art Manuel Gonzalez Spanish Penny Graber Admissions Counselor Facufa 69 David Greene English Bob Gregory Financial Aid Director Steve Harwood Physical Education Vijaya Kandala Physics/Mathematics Dennis Kelley Vice-President Dr. James McGuiness prepares to speak to his Mr. Bob Davidson discusses an assignment with one "Papa" Dean Middleton is the PFS Director in charge education class. ( Moore) of his Economics students. ( Moore) of the Piedmont cafeteria. ( Gaines) 70 Sail On Marty Kirkland Admissions Director Lisa Lumpkin English Fred Maddux Social Science Ken Melichar Sociology Stephen Nickle Chaplain Religion * Mr* Carol Parker, the Registrar, prepare* to an*wer a student * question Moon- Dr Ken Melichar is the P*\cholog\ instructor ( Moore) Mr Le*i* lindsev Purcell Resident Director strolls through the halls ot Piedmont with an Mm c r present smile M his lac. Faculty 71 Wanda Payne Data Entry Clerk William Pollard Accounting David Pratt Librarian Robert Prowse Music Betty Rogers Mathematics Mr. Thorn Thrower helps Scott Mewborne with Always interacting with students, Mrs. Rachel York an economics problem. ( Moore) shows Joel Massey a family photo album. ( Moore) 11 Sail On Bill Rush Mathematics Garen Simmons President Nancy Singer Alumni Director Ralph Singer History Richard Stafford Speech Drama English Dr. Rob Wainberg proudU displays the Piedmont Intramural Champ T-shirt he earned. ( Moore) Mrs. Kathy Wies. Secretary to the President surveys the morning's mail. ( Moore) K% \ il^l r * IfH 1 1 * ! V l:v '1 loH " , .A 1 pi IV Jjmf* WIlKhjmp. \1u>k Jiu1 GOVMM Imtnietoi p racti c a l on bIm arpM Mora Pu'dmOIlt Sluilll'* \1^v>l I Pr U ilium COMM EdMCStHM mHiuiUM raporai io nrwwifi < doooroom dteeuoolon Moon Faculty 73 Rob Wainberg Biology Carol Warren Public Relations Vickie Webb Assistant to Registrar John Wester Dean of Students Max White Sociology/History Mr. Bob Gregory, Financial Aid Director, talks with Admissions Counselors Craig Tankersley, Penny Graber and Renee York about Registration. ( Moore) 74 Sail On Mrs. Nancy Carmack. Admissions Secretary, checks a prospective student's file. ( Moore) Dr. William Smith. Professor of English, conducts a lecture in his History of the English Langauge course. ( Moore) Mr. Maxie Skinner. Athletic Director, hurries to get his morning coffee. ( Moore) \1i IV k Stafford. Assistant Protf *kh of f nghsh m.iki-> COpiM ta Mi "f l I ' Pi Sarw Rmmm RmMM o< PtetoMi " |oyi .1 >pi mg mor iM wi on canpai Faculty ~r Lion's Roor BSU Drama AlP na Chi tf CtUbi 77 SGA Council Jody Cannon, Spring Semester President! Danielle Bachant, Social Chair- person) Leroy Whiting, Fall Semester President! Gail Chapman, Vice- Presidenti Leah Henderson, Secretary! Amber Ray, Treasurer! NOT PIC- TURED: Dr. John Wester, Adviser. ( Moore) CLASS REPRESENTATIVES (Not Pictured): Senior Danielle Bachant, Janet Rooks s Junior Mike Edwards, Derek Pardue s Sophomore Matt Benson, Pat Lewisi Freshman Betsy Henderson, Angie Chambers Jody Cannon, President Spring Semester Leroy Whiting, President Fall Semester Commerce Club Membership (Not Pictured): Stephen Allen, Suresh Shakya, Manoj Shresta, Arun Bajracharya, Patrick Lama, Monique Agbor, Ken Dietrich, Randy Thacker, Michihiro Nagasu, Michelle Fuller, Junko Ono, Lori Payne, Tim Lord, Wendy Leung, Scott Mewbourne, Danny Mahaf fey, Kevin Fallin, Billy Payne, Von Westmoreland, Edmund Eno, Mark Witherington, Daniel Za- borac, Brenda Mewborne. Officers (Not Pictured): Jay Reed, President! Ronnie Mullinax, Vice-President! Kin Bajracharya, Secretary/Treasurer-, Board Members: Sonya Davidson, Joel Massey, Jewell Gordon! Advisors: Dr. Allan Blair, Mr. Thorn Thrower 78 Sail On This year. SGA started an aluminum CM ilrivo on Sonva Dtvtdmt COHMMff ^ lut< Hoard Wmt>-i r campus 10 raise money for the purchase o( new lane* afier a hard day o( classes i MOON recreation equipment. ( Moore) ciuhs 79 Bill Beehler works to unearth artifacts at the site of the Historical Society's archeological dig in White County. ( Thompson) Tracy Dyer looks over some information about the Student Georgia Association of Educators (SGAE). ( Moore) Terri Edwards, SGAE Vice-President, takes ad- vantage of some free time to catch up on her studies. ( Moore) Paul Robards and Dr. Max White get their hands dirty. ( Thompson) 80 Sail On History Society tat if id, FRONT: Mary Tittle. Paul Robards. President) Tatjana Thompson. Treasur- er, Joseph Wheeler. John Noble, BACK: Dr. Max White. Adviser. Matt Benson. Dr. Ralph Singer. Adviser; William Morgan. Daryl White. Michael Carroll, Secretary; John Stevenson, NOT PICTURED: Dr. Albert Plevsier. Adviser, Bill Beehler. Vice-President, Jonathan Barrett. ( Moore) Dr. Pleysier ( Thompson) Dr. Singer takes a break. ( Thompsoi S.G.A.E. I Dr. Jam- Mclerrin. H'At fcdhrtM IGAI M fw bWI (Not Pictured HjPflaHl Robert* Prendeni. Inn u ward*. Vice Pr a rt da M i lem Hofeoadk, ^.m.-ijh | Historian, CtiMt) Talle*. Suan IoWMM \f9K\ Dyai HaM Horn Julie DaMln.NaiKs Haru-n Slu-il.. AdMM. Kin Simmemon oavla DM lue \ fi m Howard Mkhaal Carrel. Am) fard Ni iurn*f.ka> Edwardi Mar) lawdh Lara Laa ran Oaai ladl FaM Dartitraani Pabo ra h Irvm, Omm Daaa Wandl Halfta tmm drtwi raraai Fard Danra Martin Kaa Chibi SI Psychology Club Jody Cannon, Kristin Hobgood, Janice Gaither, Brenda Rush. Dr. Emerson Brooking, Adviseri Wanda Dawson, Tony Higdon, Robin Tipton. Scott Wiersom NOT PICTURED: Cindy Stonecypher, Debbie Charles, Renee Loudermilk, Roberta Callahan, Tora McDuffie, Chenelle Raines, Diane Wall, Tina Hunnicutt. Barbara Isbell. Math/Physics Ram Dongol, Suresh Shakya, Signor Rana, Rohit Duvadie, Laura Edney. Treasurers Gail Chapman, President; Manoj Shrestha, Patrick Lama, Bon- nie Young, Social/Activities Coordinator; Jill Shedd, Vice-President; Dr. Vijaya Kandala, Adviser; NOT PICTURED: Pam Murray, Secretary; Arun Bajracharya, Rohit Duvadie, Kerry Mote, Jay Mudbhary, Boon Sun Ong, Umesh Upadhyay, Mr. William Rush, Adviser; Dr. Reza Ahangar, Adviser. Dr. Kandala Mr. Rush Dr. Ahangar 82 Sail On Pam A Murray. Main Phy*ic* Club Secreiary. Janice 6a it her head* lor home -slier a lull da> ol plan* her coure* for next MfflMtK | Moore | dMMI CMM Mt Wier*on lake* lime oui lot .1 phOM Chibi B3 Chamber Singers FRONT: Cyndi Wood, Lisa Butler, Robin Tipton, Bonita Bagley, Lynette Finch, Jennifer Charles, Eric Dickerson, Matt Benson> BACK: Donna Cleveland, Evan Charles, Margaret Zadel, Brad Brown, Rick Austin, Ray Kelly Chapel Choir FRONT: Dr, James Mellichamp, Accompanists Anne Born, Susan Austin, Margaret Zadel. Lisa Butler, Jennifer Charles, Evan Charles, Mr. Robert Prowse, Directon BACK: Robin Tipton, Bonita Bagley, Leroy Whiting, Beth Vest, Cyndi Wood, Mary Tittle, Lynette Finch, Matt Benson, Donna Cleve- land, Eric Dickerson. NOT PICTURED: Page Alberts, David Boswinkle, Rhonda Purcell. Margaret Stabler, Anthony Teasley, Julie Tucker, Keith Clark. 84 Sail On Members of the Chapel Choir perform the Anthem at Piedmont Studies. (-Moore) Members of the Chamber Singers perform at Graduation. (Moore) Dr. James Mellichamp accompanies the Chapel Choir on the organ, and also directs the Chamber Singers. (Moore) dubf S5 Lion's Roar NEWSPAPER STAFF: John Stevenson. Staff Writer, Tatjana Thompson. Editor, Jonathon Noble, Staff Writer, NOT PICTURED: Scott Murray. Ad Sales, Mr. Dick Stafford, Advisor. (-Moore) Vann Trotter, Newspaper Sports Chuck Gaines, Newspaper Photo- Writer. (-Moore) grapherjody Cannon, Yearbook Photographer. Yonahian i^y *2 YEARBOOK STAFF, Rob Moore, Managing Editor, and Jennifer Martin. Design Editor (Above), Lesley Bennett (Above), Business Manager, April Anderson, Assistant Editor, Tatjana Thompson, Chuck Gaines, Jody Can- non, and Christi Woodham, Photographers, Tracy Mathews, and Bobby Posner. 86 Sail On Q Rob Moore. Yearbook Managing Editor, lakes a moment lo relax (Crump) April Anderson. Assistant Yearbook Editor. works hard to sort pictures to finish the book. "You mean the yearbook meeting is todav ?" asks a distressed Tracy Mathews dwell Gaines. Yearbook NawapapO) Pha t OOJl pher. gets caught at his own game Cannon Bobby Posner enlists the help ot Todd GtM lamim Uheolet U aiuia Paw son. Susan Austin .nui tockit Stand to talaei pou-nn.ii yaarbooh I pktarai Maori Clubf B7 Lynette Finch, BSU Fellowship Chairperson, studies on Piedmont's center lawn. (Gaines) Wendy Wilson works in the Getman-Babcock flow- Members of the Piedmont Baptist Student Union er beds to help beautify the campus. (-Cannon) visit a meeting of the Truett-McConnell BSU in Cleveland. (-Brooks) Carol Pence, Rhonda Purcell, Vickie Webb and Kristal Stafford perform a scene from "Steel Mag- nolias." (-Stafford) Sail On Jewell Gordon. Tammy McDamel. Beth V|. Anthony Teasley. Donna Cleveland, trie Did Missions Chairman, Lynene finch. fellowship Chairperson, Tim lord. Malt Benson. President. Loyce Martin. Ben Cah. Gail Chapman. Vice-President, Julie Tucker. Doug Register. NOT PtC TURED Bomta Bagley. Music Drama Chairperson, Mr Hal WAinson. Advisor. Cathy Thurmond. Heather Anderson. Rick Austin. Jennifer Charles. Yukiko komamura. Amber Ray. Bobfct Posner. Wendy Wilson. Danielle Bachani. Dexter Sanders. Jason Moore Drama Program L"W to the large number of partii ipant* in IMI WOVtodrnm frmpradactloM h evhautive h>l a* ivot lOmiMled b*co* of the probability ol MCidMttl ' iion* Clubs 09 D.P.M.A. "1 r" Data Processing Management Association: John Stevenson, Joseph Wheeler, Tim Brown, Marty Veal. NOT PICTURED: Dr. Ed Carmack, Advis- er. Torch Club Torch Club: Terri Edwards, Deborah Irvin, Elizabeth Marsh, Kimberli Sim- memon. Alpha Chi Alpha Chi: Jill Shedd, Roberta Callahan, Ken Dietrich, Terri Edwards, Jennifer Charles, Deborah Irvin, Jane Chitwood, NOT PICTURED: Verna Howard, Ryan Melton, Arun Bajracharya, Umesh Upadhyay, Robin Tipton, Manoj Shrestha, Dr. James Mellichamp, Adviser. 90 Sail On Joseph Wheeler takes a minui DPMA problem. ( Moore) 3 think about a Jill Shedd. Jane Chitwood and Arun Bajracharya accept their Alpha Chi certificates from Dr. Mel- lichamp and Dr. Adams at Honors Day. ( Gaines) v Ryan Melton receives his Alpha CM certificate Robin I ipton. Mm Mplu c M membei I jk-> j >n oil .lu'uiu! >. ampus v. MM Members of Alpha Chi are recognized for their ccompMohmonti -it Honon Do) Moon Clubs 91 ^-4 ; Manic Skim* MMrtk Dlrtctoi Sporti 93 Men's Basketball 94 Sail On Tiffiany Cantrell returns the serve of her Truett- McConnell opponent. ( Moore) Rhonda Carr watches as LeAnn Bagwell, Betsy Henderson and Teresa Wood braid Dackri Da- vis's hair for the big game. ( Moore) Sports 95 Tonya McCoy prepares to slam a Shorter pitch. ( Moore) During a pre-game warm-up, Richard York shows just how high he can jump. ( Moore) LEFT: Angie Chambers looks for some down- court assistance. ( Moore) CENTER: Ray Kelly prepares for a match with Truett-McConnell. ( Moore) RIGHT: Craig Gee watches as Eugene Ludlam pre- pares the field for a game. ( Moore) <^ ft I =-- v 96 Sail On Lady Lions LeighAnn Johnson, Coach Brad Simmons, Betsy Henderson. April Ander- son. Dackri Davis, Chnsti Woodham. Angie Smith, Rhonda Carr. Angie ^^ Chambers. Tonya McCoy. Assistant Coach Rick Austin, NOT PICTURED Pat Lewis. Bonnie Brown, Laura Edney, Chenelle Raines. Dannette Bowers. Stacey Spruell, Manager. Sports 97 Baseball Jimmy Whelchel, Ricky Woodruff, Mike Williams, Tim Arrendale, Darren Volke, Mike Edwards, Chris Price, Shane Bray, Jason Freeman. NOT PIC- TURED: Coach Steve Harwood, Assistant Coaches Skip Johnston and Derek Lovins; Randy Fordham, Chris Ludwig, Derek Pardue, Craig Gee, Jeff Bryan, Eugene Ludlam, Patrick Mayfield, Jim Bishop, Richie Jordan, Mike Jasperse, Jamie Cleveland, Billy Miller, Rodney Allen, Raymond Kent, Jeff Jenkins, Tom Johnson, John Krippner, Kenny Haney, Greg McCall, Jeff Winters, John Hedgecough, Terrell Yelverton. E|'a% Ir^lS lywkfiu mm t Ski *^ i "4 Tw8mB : Softball: Sandi Bagley, Dackri Davis, Leah Henderson, Andi Gillelandi NOT PICTURED: Gina Martin, Cindy Holman, Julie Denard, Betsy Henderson, Judy Nichols, Bonnie Brown, Trina Freeman, Teresa Wood, LeAnn Bagwell, Tracy Mathews, Kim Harris, Miki Howard, Janet Rooks, Kerry Ward, Karla Watson, Stacey Spruell, Tammy McDaniel, Coach Alfred Stroud, Assistant Coach Bobby Jones. Coach Steve Harwood Coach Alfred Stroud 98 Sail On SpOTtfl LEFT: Andi Gilleland concentrates on the game. ( Moore) RIGHT: Christi Woodham, Tonya Mccoy and Betsy Henderson take on the North Georgia Lady Saints. ( Moore) BELOW: The Piedmont Diamond Lions await some action at Truett- McConnell. ( Moore) FAR RIGHT: Rhonda Carr keeps score during a soft- ball game. ( Moore) BOTTOM LEFT: Coach Skinner talks with the Lions during a time- out. ( Moore) BOTTOM RIGHT: Miki Howard prepares for a hit. ( Moore) Barry Dooley, Coach Ralph "Buzz" Singer. Tim Brown, NOT PICTURED Danny Ling. Mary Curry. Tiffiany Cantrell. Jennifer Dean. Scott Wierson. Ray Kelly. Golf Jame* Grimshaw. Trent Frick*. Richard York, NOT PICTURED Dann\ Mahaffey. Leroy Whiting. Coach Maxie Skinner iMwa HvdM Sports 101 CEEB a ^ C \ Student* ***** siiii Kot- Moon iti torn .^.nn Special Hunks k v Local News and Happenings New Wal-Mart Shopping Center opened in- cluding Food Lion, First Commerce Supermar- ket Bank, Lisa's Specialty Shop, Sherwood's Jewelry, Cato, Cato Plus, Habersham One-Hour Photo, Video Attractions, The Bamboo House Restaurant and Pic-N-Pay Shoes. New Cornelia Post Office opened in ren- ovated Cornelia Plaza near Sears, Cornelia Pla- za Restaurant, The Book Store and L- Mart. Habersham County's first female law en- forcement officers began work: Mrs. Nell Goss, Habersham County Sheriff's Depart- ment-, Ms. Stephanie Edge, Cornelia Police De- partment. Cale Thomason, a 19 year-old Cornelia fire- fighter, was killed after falling into an aban- doned well while fighting a 2:30 AM fire at a long-vacant house. Also a volunteer firefighter for Baldwin, Cale had been named that city's "Fireman of the Year" for 1989. Two area resi- dents have since been arrested and charged with arson and felony murder in Thomason's death. Demorest Police Chief Charlie Smith re- tired. Greg EHingson, at that time a Cornelia policeman, was chosen to replace Smith. In the months to follow, the department purchased an additional patrol car (a Mustang) and added Officer Clinton Jones as a patrolman. A late-night, fall tornado ravaged the Alley's Chapel Community in northern Habersham County. Numerous homes were destroyed, and the area in the path of the storm was basically devastated. Fieldale poultry leader Lee Arrendale and his wife were killed in an early-afternoon crash of their twin-engine plane near the Piedmont College Golf Course on Friday, March 9, 1990. 108 Sail On Mini Mig 109 National News What's In TELEVISION: The Simpsons Roseanne Arsenio Marsha Warfield MOVIES: "Dick Tracy" "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" "Days of Thunder" "Lambada" SEQUELS: "Die Harder" "Gremlins 2" MUSIC: MC Hammer Taylor DAyne New Kids on the Block Roxette OTHER: Soft drink "cool cans" Sporty American cars (Berettas, Es- cort GTs) In with fans, out with critics: Rock Group 1 Live Crew Famous Farewells Alvin Ailey Billy Martin Ava Gardner A. Bartlett Giamatti Robert Penn Warren Irvin Berlin Barbara Stanwyck Del Shannon Malcolm S. Forbes Sarah Vaughan Walter Percy Jim Henson Sammy Davis, Jr. Vic Tayback Rex Harrison Irving Wallace Ralph Norwood 110 Sail On Choreographer NY Yankees Manager Actress Baseball Commissioner Author/Essayist Songwriter Actress Rock and Roll Singer Publisher Jazz Singer INovelist Muppet Creator Entertainer Actor English Actor Novelist Atlanta Falcon Other News Billionaire Donald I rump split. Alleged third party is Dalton, GA's own Maria Maples. The Berlin Wall fell in a historic step toward German reunification. Rock and roll superstar Gloria Estefan suf- fered serious injuries when her touring bus was involved in a wreck. Doctors predict a full re- covery. Georgians are growing accustomed to the state's new 1990 automobile license plates, which feature a Georgia Peach. Pete Rose was banned from baseball for life because of illegal gambling. Voyager II left the solar system. Hurricane Hugo, one of the fiercest storms of the decade, devastated Gaudeloupe, Mon- terrat, St. Croix, Puerto Rico and Charleston. San Francisco was struck by a severe earth- quake on October 17, 1989. Operation "Just Cause" the largest U.S. military operation since Vietnam, forced Dic- tator Manuel Noriega from power in Panama. African freedom fighter Nelson Mandela was finally freed from captivity. Saturday Night Live celebrated its 15th sea- Scott Murray and Hank Strom engage in a serious game of Chess. ( Moore) Jimmy Cash and Tammy McDaniel talk to a friend after Piedmont Studies. ( Moore) P^^% ID Sail On Cross with Care A common problem for those students who arrive just before class is finding parking spaces. Generally, the parking lots near the Student Center, Getman- Babcock Dorm, and on the road between the Piedmont Chapel and the cafeteria fill up first. Students who arrive later usu- ally find that they must find a spot for their car in one of the lots on the other side of Highway 441. Although both of these lots are well-maintained, they are still across the highway from Piedmont. After finding a parking space, students must then wait for a break in traffic so that they can cross the very busy commercial route. At times, the wait for a Susan Austin catches up on the latest Piedmont news in "The Lion's Roar." ( Moore) Terri Edwards smiles as she walks to her first class of the day. ( Moore) chance to cross can be as long as five minutes. A common joke at Piedmont is that someone is going to be run over by a chicken truck. This, however, may not be a joke much longer it is getting too close to reality. Please use care when crossing 441! Gina Martin. Michael Williams and Cmd\ Holman three good friends uki- .1 t the VoknUw'i Dane* Dane 119 DO Sail On Human Nature You prepare to leave your dorm room, realizing that you are going to be late for class for the second time this week (and it's only Wednesday!). What ex- cuse can you use this time? Your professor is not going to believe that your mom drove all the way up from Atlanta to make sure you finished all your scram- bled eggs, oat bran and orange juice. How about telling him you couldn't find a parking space? No, that was the excuse you used Monday. You enter the hallway, ap- proaching the doorway to the classroom. SLAM! The door to Jodi White. Susan Austin and Tara Walter, three Habersham County commuters, watch the guys go by. ( Moore) Matt Williams. Jeff Winters, Skip Johnston and Kelhe Partain provide comedy relief at the bas ketball game. ( Moore) your class is locked and you've just managed to miss another class. So that your effort won't be a total loss, you go down to the Student Center to study. As you enter the building, your friend yells for you to come over and shoot a game of pool. One thing leads to another and you forget that you are there to study. An hour elapses before you know it, and suddenly you throw down the pool cue, realizing that you are almost late for your next class. As you near the classroom, you realize that your books are still in the Student Center. It's going to be one of those days. Human nature has reared its ugly face again. Bobby Lett smiles after a Lions basketball vtCtO Student I ifc Dating Pointers Do's and Don'ts of Dating There are many important steps that should be followed in order to have a good date. Al- though some steps apply specifi- cally to men or to women most are universal. Don't forget that you have a date. Be sure to take a shower. Don't be too cheap (a picnic is fine, but don't make your date split a hotdog with you). Don't wear old work clothes (she can tell the difference be- tween your new faded jeans and your farm jeans). Don't tell your date, "Your mother dresses you funny." Don't be late for the date. Be sure to wear deodorant (or you might have to shower Lisa Williams can't believe that she forgot to do her homework for Dr. Blair. ( Moore) Jim Gallagher, Wes Landers and Joel Massey en- joy a friendly game of flag football. ( Stafford) again). Pick an appropriate place to take your date (Guys: a place that features female mud wres- tling might not be too popular with your date). Don't go to pick up your date on a bicycle. Don't wear too much cologne or perfume. Don't drive too fast (you would hate to get a ticket with your date in the car). Don't say, "Oops! I left my wallet at home. Can you loan me fifty dollars?" Do your best to have a good time (no matter how bad the food at the restaurant was). Pam Murray looks forward to her next class. ( Moore) Scott studies outside on a pretty fall afternoon. | Jay Reed enjoys a sunny summer afternoon by Stafford) the pool. ( Moore) Ginger Rumey watche* a tense pool match lacktf SiancH \w\\<> Sttva Farit) with hk pool ahoi Moore ) \l. Student Life 123 Commuters to Piedmont College Continually Find Themselves On the Road Again Consider this scenario: you are a commuter from the southern part of Stephens County. After getting up late, you realize that you only have 30 minutes to get to your 9:00 class at Piedmont. You rush out the door and jump into your car, hop- ing the Georgia State Patrol doesn't have a speed trap between Kim Simmemon listens as her friend tells about her day. ( Moore) Rhonda Carr prepares to swipe the balloons at the Homecoming Dance, ( Moore) your house and school. Your trip is fairly uneventful ex- cept for having to pass a few slow cars. In fact, things are going quite well, and it is only 8:49. As you round the curve by Demorest Lake, you feel confident that you're go- ing to be early. One factor you have not consid- ered is where you are going to find a parking space. You try the lot be- side the Student Center, but it is full. You proceed on up the drive- way beside the chapel, hoping even for an empty faculty space Finally, after almost getting hit be a chicken truck, you find a space on the other side of 441. D4 Sail On Student l Iff \^ D6 Sail On Student Life 127 Taking a Gamble at Casino Night Casino Night was held on Tuesday, April 10, 1990, from 7pm to 10pm in the Student Center. Each person who attended the event was given $25,000 in play money which could be "gam- bled" at Blackjack, Roulette and the Wheel of Fortune. Equipment and professional dealers were brought in from a party company in Atlanta. Dr. John Wester, Dean of Students, also dealt Blackjack, while Ms. Patti Dixon, Director of Student Life, ran the Wheel of Fortune. Over 100 students participat- ed in the event which climaxed in an auction for $250 in prizes. Each person received a voucher with which to bid on a prize. Mark McCoy, Michael Carroll and Daniel Brigman try their luck at the Roulette table. ( Moore) "This is my spot." ( Moore) "I'm about to start the auction. How much do I hear for the Code-A-Phone answering Everyone studies the table before the wheel is Students try their luck at Dr. Westers Blackjack machine?" ( Moore) spun. ( Moore) table. ( Moore) Ms. Pam v.niM.i Dixon prop o r o i to ipki tho Ms Pom) Orabor KitntmkOM ComrooIoi Mfhool of FortwM I Moor* practices her pool tooting *.. boforo Nmht boglM Moon Student Lite \29 A Night of Music, Video & Food Spring Formal Held In Gainesville The 1990 Spring Formal was held on Friday, April 20th, from 8:30 until midnight at the Geor- gia Mountains Center in Gaines- ville. Music and videos were pro- vided by "Sound Alternative" of Cornelia. DJs for the evening were Randy Crump, Rob Moore and Doug Ward. Decorations for the evening were coordinated by Danielle Bachant, Activities Chairperson for the Piedmont Student Gov- ernment Association. Items used to decorate included black and white balloons, silver masks and silver streamers over black plas- tic. Professional photography was provided by Rudeseal and Asso- ciates Photography of Cornelia. ABOVE: "The Guys" enjoy the festivities. ( Moore) BELOW: Eddie Brock and Lesley Bennett look like they are having a good time at the dance. ( Moore) Jerry Cox and Betsy Henderson: gettin' down to the beat. ( Moore) Loyce Martin prepares to take some of the deco- rations after the dance. ( Moore) 130 Sail On Rob Moore takes lime oul Irom his job M f9tt hook phoio^taphei Mid assisiam l\l 10 socialize with Rhonda Carr and loma McCO) Crump Spring Formal 131 Students Honored April 11th On Wednesday, April 11, 1990, more than 200 students were hon- ored for their accomplishments at Piedmont College. Julie Tucker received the H. M. Stewart Award of Excellence and ac- cepted a trophy from President Sim- mons and Mr. Charles Miller and Mr. Bill Loyd of Community Bank & Trust. Another important award was pre- sented to Mr. Dick Stafford who re- ceived the Sears-Roebuck Founda- tion Teaching Excellence and Cam- pus Leadership Award for his work as an English, drama and speech teacher and for his work in reviving the Pied- mont College drama program. President Simmons presented cer- tificates to 19 students named to "Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities." Then Mrs. Carol Parker, Registrar, announced the names of the 28 stu- dents who would be graduating with honors in May. Dr. James Mellichamp then announced the 14 students who were selected for Alpha Chi member- ship. Ms. Martha Cantrell, President of the Torch Club, invited Deborah Irvin and Kimberli Simmemon, both of Ha- bersham County, to membership in the organization. Torch awards went to Elizabeth Marsh and Terri Edwards. Mr. Robert Gregory, Director of Fi- nancial Aid, presented scholarships to many students. Camp Younts scholar- ships were awarded to Arun Bajra- charya, Matt Benson, Jerry Cox, Rohit Duvadie, Joseph Elder, Bridgett Mar- cus, Kerry Mote, Mary Tittle, Melissa Walls, Umesh Upadhyay, Cynthia Wood, Darren Volk and Richard York. Flint Scholarships went to Stephen Allen, Darla Brown, Gail Chapman, Johnny Coxx, Elizabeth Marsh and Rob Moore. Individual name scholar- ships were awarded to Crissy Talley, Stephanie Miller, Paul Robards, Kim- berly Hudson, Pam A. Murray, Wendy Wilson, Lesa Gabrels, Tom Nixon and Jeff Lewallen. Mrs. Nancy Singer, Alumni Direc- tor, presented Alumni Memorial Scholarships to Amber Ray, Tatjana Thompson, Lynette Finch, Kim Sim- memon, Tracy Dyer, Mimi D'Entre- mont and Kathleen McDuffie. Dr. Reza Ahangar presented the Mary L. Griggs Scholarship to Jill Shedd. Departmental awards were given to 69 students by department chairmen. Dr. John Wester, Dean of Students, then presented Meritorious Service Awards to the SGA Officers and the RA's for their work during the school year. Mr. Clarence Duncan announces the recipient of President Simmons holds the school trophy as Mr. Charles Miller of Community Bank 6 Trust presents the Accounting Award. ( Moore) Julie Tucker with the H. M. Stewart Award of Excellence. ( Moore) I32 Sail On Professor Dick Stafford received the Sears-Roebuck Foundation Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership Award. (Moore) Darla Brown. Stephen Allen. Gail Chapman. Johnny Coxx. Rob Moore and Elizabeth Marsh received Flint Scholarships. ( barren Nancy Barrett. Danielle Bachant. Rick Austin. Ken Dietrich. Henrietta Roberts and Julie Tucker were among 19 students named to "Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges t Universities. " Julie Tucker and President Garen Simmons pose with the school's H M Stewart AwjrJ ot Excellence trophv | Moore Ninety-Third Commencement Held Graduation exercises were held on Sunday, May 13, 1990, in the Piedmont College Chapel. Approximately 86 stu- dents received their Baccalaureate de- grees. Several honorary doctoral de- grees were also conferred. President Garen Simmons, assisted by Dean Carlton Adams, awarded the Bachelor of Arts degree to 83 students and the Bachelor of Science degree to three students. Those people receiving honorary doctorates were Prescott S. Bush, Jr., Doctor of Laws; John C. Foster, Doctor of Laws; Glenn C. Bell, Doctor of Business Administration; and Thelma Neufeld, Doctor of Business Adminis- tration. Paul E. Anderson received the honorary Doctor of Education degree, but was unable to attend the ceremony. Prescott S. Bush, Jr. delivered the commencement address entitled, "Making a Difference." The address was followed by a song from the Piedmont College Chamber Singers, under the di- rection of Mr. Robert Prowse. Students receiving the Bachelor of Arts degree were Laura Adams, Sheila Adams, Darren Anderson, Brad Ash, Danielle Bachant, Kin Bajracharya, Nan- Mr. Glenn C. Bell. Mr. Prescott S. Bush. Jr., and Mrs. Thelma Neufeld prepare to enter the chapel for the ceremony. ( Moore) Members of Piedmont's faculty line up for the 1990 Commencement Exercises. ( Moore) Bruce Waters of Toccoa uses the time before Gradu- ation to catch up on school news in "The Lion's Roar." ( Moore) cy Barrett, Lillian Barrs, Jill M. Batson, Janet Baxley, Anne Born, John Brewer, Vance Brown, Debbie Burrell, Jeff Casper, Cheree Chandler, Jennifer Charles, Danny Chitwood, Thomas Crosby, Darlene Cross, Julie Daffin, So- nya Davidson, Ken Dietrich, Jennifer Dodd, James Dooley, Susan Duckett, Chip Duncan, Jeannine Estes, Jeanette Fain, Angela Fitzpatrick, Steven Flem- ing, Renota Free, James Fulbright, Jewell Gordon, Timothy Goss, Joyce Griffin, Michael Griner, Donald Har- ris, Robin Hicks, Verna Howard, Tina Hunnicutt, Christopher Kennedy, Scotty Kersh, Rajendra Khadayat, E. Lee King, Saranya Kusawadee, Neil Landers, Mary Landrum, Kurt Lang- ston, Lara Lee, Alice Loudermilk, Derek Lovins, Kimberly Massey, Luis Matos, Tammy McDaniel, Todd McDuffie, Gail Nix, Charles Nord- holz, William Perry, Joe Pitts, Linda Pitts, Mike Pruitt, Rhonda Purcell, Gayla Ritchie, Henrietta Roberts, Natalie Rogers, Janet Rooks, Darcy Simmons, Sherenna Smith, Karl Stu- divant, Jodi Tate, Anthony Teasley, Vann Trotter, David Tucker, Julie Tucker, Amy Ward, Bruce Waters, Glenda Welch, Joseph Wheeler, San- dra Wheeler, Leroy Whiting, Lisa D. Williams and Robert Williams. The students who received the Bachelor of Science degree were Rick Austin, Rohit Duvadie and Boon Sun Ong. Ushers for the day were Rachel York, Nancy Singer, Vickie Webb, Nancy Carmack and Lewis Lindsey. The faculty marshal was Carol Parker, Registrar. Student marshals were Kristie Zimmerman and Richard York. 134 Sail On Darcy Simmons. Lisa D. Williams. Soma David- son and Mary Landrum smile as thev reach the end of their college years. ( Moore) The Piedmont College Chapel was tilled H capac i s tor the Mav 13th ceremony. * Moore) Steven Fleming. Rhonda Purcell. Vann Trotter and (riends pete tor a group photo MMfV Graduation 135 This year has rapidly drawn to a close. For some people, it is the end of their college years; for others, it is only the beginning. For those students who gra- duate this year, it is out into the "real world," with all its waves and storms. Jobs, families and commitments will now take the place of the fun, frolic and free- dom of college years. To those students who still have not completed their educa- tion, the time is now for decid- ing where your college exper- iences will take you. Be con- cerned about but not preoccupied with grades. Education is important, but don't forget to enjoy life along the way. Participate in as many ac- tivities as possible. Make the most of your college years they can be the best years of your life. Don't miss the boat! Rob Moore, Editor A group of friends celebrates winning a school scavenger hunt. ( Gaines) Fredda Dooley knows that studying is essential to being a successful student. ( Moore) Don't Miss the Boat! Jewell Gordon, Jeff Casper and Tammy McDaniel celebrate the end of their college years. ( Moore) BR\x, 136 Sail On Shane Adams uses his free time to review for an upcoming Spanish 102 quiz. ( Moore) 9