Sa 9 Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2012 with funding from LYRASIS Members and Sloan Foundation http://archive.org/details/yonah99unse PIEDMONT COLLEGE ** rOLLEGE - . , liberal , c oedu^ l0 " al >ounded '^Tcree-""^ i." .Method... d-rww - d ren.-e* J c . spence. " ti Church. ..locator. In 190 d fpon sorship a "" college has e,e. Since thai I Tr he5 acr oss ^r"VSr. . ... Ivd, throughout the ,tat Ke.dt,of r Georgia school systems, state Superintend* jf Schools during the initial integration of public schools, presi- ;.-;; r,; ri Bijor universities, end state and national senators and representatives *nose interest and work centered on education. YON AH IAN VOLUME 79 FALL 1998 - SPRING 1999 President W. !%ay Ckere Dear Students: Each school year has its own character and is remembered for different things. This academic year will certainly be remembered for the major changes that have taken place here on the main campus in Demorest. New buildings that have either been completed this year or that are now under construction are transforming the campus and will play an important role in Piedmont's future during the new century. Along with the addition of a new dormitory, major construction projects include the new science, math and technology center; a new athletic complex; and renovation of the fourth floor of Daniel Hall to house the new school of nursing. This year we enrolled the largest freshman class ever at Piedmont, and for these students we have added new academic opportunities, including new degree programs in nursing and religion and a new master's degree for public administration. At the Athens Center, we also added a second building this year that doubles the size of our academic space for off-campus programs. Piedmont is an institution with great pride and spirit, and with every passing school year it becomes more than a small liberal-arts college in northeast Georgia. Every year I am convinced that the previous academic year could never be surpassed, and always I am proved wrong. This year has been no exception. I take great pride in watching each new class of students work to fulfill their academic goals, working with faculty who truly care about the minds of their students. To the graduates of 1999, I hope that all of you will return frequently to your alma mater to see how your college fares in the next century. While there may be new buildings to admire, I think you will always be able to recognize that old Piedmont spirit in the faces of the students who follow in your footsteps. W. Ray Cleere President Piedmont College r>> r>> Orientation f 98 ^^^^ '"* " JBBBFiHH8B*Mi bub Piedmont's Admissions staff organized another successful orientation weekend. The 1998 orientation consisted of three days of fun-filled activities which gave over 100 freshmen the opportunity to experi- ence student life at Piedmont. Students not only interacted with faculty and staff, but they also enjoyed such activities as a video talent show, laser tag, and team competitions which all served to build group cohesive- ness among the fresh- men. Luau Rachel, Kristen, Arik, and Dionne are showing hip action at Piedmont's 1998 luau. Festivities... ''. -J& '+* - ''%>>& ' - " MJ- ~* * v '' >'-. ;-. ^ Kamal: You wouldn't dare? Rhesa: You wanna' bet? Brandon: I'd like to see that happen. 1 . 1 /J ^ ii > Bttttitr Hey! You looking at me? Yeah! Do you have problem with it? Students enjoy a friendly sand sculpting competition. 10 * > > The luau festivities sure wouldn't be the same without a game of volleyball. Heads up, guys! Brian Mowris, Christine Sweet, Lee Evans, and Dave Nardone strike a pose for the camera. 11 Homecoming Festivities Jeff LaBarbara dresses as Dr. Simmons. r ^y gS A rTfi 1 1-1 n 1 ^^R Nicole Bartman dresses as Dr. Almagno. Eli Stancel dresses as Dr. Singer. 71ie 1998 Homecoming festivities were filled with a week's worth of activities which involved the entire Piedmont College community. Faculty, staff, and students partici- pated in such activities as dress as your favorite professor day, hillbilly day, pajama day, and the parade. Student clubs also provided various activities in Centennial Alumni Park. This year's main attraction, other than the Homecoming dance, was the anticipated performance of Memory Dean, a popular Atlanta band. Homecoming 1998 will certainly be a memorable moment in Piedmont's history. PCJKLL 10 EL DL Kristen Pearson and Gail Moore are in PC's jail. Hmm...what crime did they commit? 12 Memory Dean Concert Liz Blake comfortably dresses for hillbilly day. Eric Stiles enjoys a tumble in the balloon. 1 9 9 8 Congratulations, Mr. Clement, you are this year's winner of the "Kiss the Pig Contest." Pucker up; the pig is all yours! 13 Homecomin Court Ipcshman L^oupt kceppesentatives Jill Wright & Lamar Echols jophomope L^oupI r Show those pearly whites, women! Hey, Gina! Are the directions that perplexing? Some students sure do know how to have a good time. 1998 - 1999 Most Likely to Succeed Most Original Most Likely Seven year Qraduate \ Natalie Bryant & Dave Nardone John Hays & Kelly Mitchell John Ahnen & Brandy Smith Katherine Harrison & Paul Hotchkin Most Witty Most Athletic 'Best Alt Around Rhesa Houston & Scott Borchers Michelle Rawdin & Eli Stancel (Not Pictured) 20 Superlatives Most Patented Most Intelligent Most Spirited Matt Hartwick & Amanda Harvey Dionne Rosser & Shannon Gilstrap Most friendly Most Attractive Kristen Hart & Dave Limbach Most Dependable Seth Howard & Kellie Casalou Amy Jenkins & Leonard Cheiaua Michael Stratton & Tammie Watkins 21 Dinner On The Quad Asa part of this year's Homecoming festivities, students were served dinner in Alumni Centen- nial Park where they enjoyed sun, food, and great conversa- tion. 22 Matt Ernest and Tim Martin enjoy a plate of lasagna served by Wallace Hall resident assistants. As an activity to build a stronger sense of commu- nity among the dormitory students, R.A.s in each of the four residence halls served a progressive dinner consisting of one of the four courses of a meal. The R.A.s in Getman Babcock Hall served appetizers, salad in Purcell Hall, the main course in Wallace Hall, and desert was served in Alumni Park by the R.A.s in student houses. Progressive Jason Haka helps himself to desert. Dinner 23 Haunted Piedmont's 1998 1 haunted house was a success W o 1 ^V ^H 1 once again. Residents from A^ f J |j each hall contrib- WF / i uted to one of Piedmont's most publicized com- ^^fe> f^M jfl munity service projects. Children ms^B^ from the commu- I LIE* a \ nity enjoyed Getman-Babcock decorations. FTsZr i v. 24 House Kim Stohlman, |v titMN Erica Sellers, **(%? jJT Julie Philips, and John Hays were among Br r many students . who dressed for KB I \ the "spooky" occasion. 25 A vegetarian with taste for spiders. 1 Wk H /% #j gB ? / 5 >> ML J Jrjtm^Un^ I ff a H . jj^^_-^J #^ ^ * >^B? S $ i What do you mean, I have M2 financial aid? Alert: Cafeteria food ages students prematurely. Glenda is "trolling" for goodies. 26 Bonfire I |h 1 n Ml 1 * * > 11 w fll wF 1 H7: iBBR* M W SbmbI Ancient Ritual -- Step 7: Roast pristine cylindrical objects over open flame. Step 2: Consume charred remains. Result: Marshmellow metamorphosis. 27 / 998 Flag 28 Football .undefeated 101 years in a row! * '- " J*Bi H^r 1 ^^ m <29 "Mr Ml 30 -te 31 eyi o^/udenfc Josh Highfill Paul Hotchkin Chip Hogsed James Holloway Lisa Hopkins David Houghton Rhesa Houston Seth Howard f Jessica Howell Dustin Hurst Kazuwa Ikeda Leslie Jackson We can all agree that the extra touch makes a room feel just like home. Amy Jenkins Kristen Jenkins Stacy Jerris Ron- Jewell Natasha Jordan Jeff Kelly Rebecca Kitchens Evelyn Knight cj/ao/en/s Heather Knight Jason Lehman Lisa Lovell Ashley Knutson Jeffery LaBarbera Rachel Levy David Limbach Peggy Lovell Stefanie Lovell Meichell Layton Jennifer Lynn Rebecca Mabry Melanie Lingerfelt Elise Lumpkin Suzanne Mace Pamela Marsingill Jennifer Martin Filadelfo Martinez Andrew Mason Timothy Maxwell Lisa McBrayer Molly McClung Doing what they do best, Micah, Bo, Rod, Keylan, James, Quantell, and Eric strike their most notorious poses. Jeffrey Massey Tony Meddlers David McDaniel Amber McGriff Carrie McLamar Nolan McSparran. o^fuden/s Nichole Miles Kristen Mobley 44 Denise Morris Christen Miller Jeremy Miller Amanda Milone Melvin Montoxa Gail Moore Sara Moores Brian Mowris Benjamin Myers David Nardone Matthew Neal Melissa Nichols Jacquelyn Noller Kris tine Odomirok Anna Ortiz Luis Ortiz Hey, Melissa! Good try, but you are in the yearbook anyway. Keep up the good work. Ashley Northcutt Jennifer Palmer Cynthia Payne Kristen Pearson Anna Pettway Julie Phillips Joseph Powers Michelle Rawdin r.Ximotliy F. Lytle Due to his witty personality, Dr. Lytle not only gives lively lectures in the classroom, but he also knows how to capture the attention of groups of people on any occasion. In honor of being selected "teacher of the year," Dr. Lytle takes a photo with previous recipient Dr. Cawood and President Cleere. Displaying their muscular physiques, Dr. Lytle, Dick Martin, and Dave Nardone show the professionals how it should be done. ^Jracum y Tom Miles stops for a quick pose during the orientation activities. dc Staff Foreign language instructor Chieko Mori enjoys a student's company. Curtis Bradford Dacu&u S/af Celena Brown Cheryl Brown Sidney E. Brown William Brown Barbara Brown Taylor Jerry Bullard Liz Butikofer Carol Caldwell Sam Canup John Carmack Sean Carrigan Mark Cawood Catherine Chastain Tonva Church W. Ray Cleere Jem Clement Cathy Miller, assistant to the President, always greets people with a smile. Charles Cooper Arturo Cortes Bob Cummings Joann Cutshall I" Terri Hughes Jennie In, Stephanie Jenkin Bruce Johnson Nancy Singer and Patricia Holden take a break from their de- manding schedules in the Development Office. 1 ' i Dick Martin Jacuiia d2 o)/aff .Bob Muldoon * Erin Mundy Keith Nelms Joe Palmer Charles Caudell works very hard on student finances. Rhonda Sutton Debra Taylor Wallace Thompson Vickie Turner Dr. Greene reads at the annual Lessons and Carols concert. Stan Whittington Kath\ Wi Linda Wiggins Peggy Wiggins-Rowan. 67 ^racuiia < tuoenf QJm\ nion Baptist Student Union: Membership is open to everyone. 79 ^Activity Ujoard " Campus Activity Board Back Row L to R, Keith Banks, Melissa Nichols, Anna Pettway, Nicole Bartman, Lee Evans, Sara Billings, and Laura Green. Front Row L to R, Katherine Harrison, Sara Jones, and Adrianne Christmas. Not Pictured, Liz Butikofer, Sponsor. SJnfern at ion a J GfuS International Club Back Row L to R, Jasmin Saphic and Biberovic Jadranko. Front Row L to R, Elma Saphic, Jacquiline Akifuma, and April Reed, Sponsor. Not Pictured, Leonard Cheiaua, Tracy Westrom, Cheiko Mori, and Shiva Man Ghale. 81 Ulli e Cjan/eroi ur y Gfu Canterbury Club Back Row L to R, Dr. Stephen Whited, John Davis, Candi Davis, Reverend Daniel Brown, Dr. Timothy Lytle, Ray Gotko, Dr. Cynthia Vance, Fila Martinez, Kristen Pearson, and James Derrick. Front Row L to R, Walker Whited, Sam Whited, Dr. Lisa Lumpkin, Elise Lumpkin, Eli Stancel, and Dr. Barbara Taylor. 82 J nusics GfuS Math/Physics Club L to R, Stephen Mills, Tammie Watkins, Andy Mason, Dionne Rosser, Rachel Ayers, and Dr. Mark Cawood, Sponsor. 83 Ufii e J sacnolo yy GfuS Psychology Club Back Row L to R, Tammy Bailey, Patty Payne, Layla Baird, Susan Davis, Laura Vollmer, and Dr. Cynthia Vance. Front Row L to R, Nathaniel Shapiro, Kimberly Underwood, Betsy Augustine, Kathy Darnell, Dionne Rosser, Dr. Viviane Daigle, Sponsor; and Dr. Emerson Brooking, Sponsor. Not Pictured, Evereth Aldana, Christina Copeland, James Derrick, Mandy Flanders, Dale Gainous, Jim Holloway, Sara Jones, Jennifer Lynn, Shannon Martin, Lynn Minnish, Jacque Noller, Gina Smalley, Beth Stinchcombe, Linda Vail, Kim Vicos, Teresa Weiser, and Shasta Verdin. 84 CPsi G ^Jlonor (bociefi r y Psi Chi Honor Society L to R, Laura Vollmer, Susan Davis, Dionne Rosser, and Layla Baird. Not Pictured, Dr. Cynthia Vance, Sponsor; Linda Amato, Robin Fleming, James Holloway, Cecilia Nickolich, and Teresa Weiser. orac Gfa6 Rotoract Back Row L to R, Area Walton, Mandy Flanders, Nancy Strandburg, Jacque Noller, and Jenni Bishton. Middle Row L to R, Chris Faulkner, Sponsor; Erika Sellers, Tracy Westrom, Rebecca Kitchens, and Misty Thompson. Front Row L to R, Melissa Sterling, Michael Stratton, and Christin Gresham. 86 cb/aaen/s Sin Jree Cjnte r uprise S.I.F.E. Back Row L to R, Casey Jones, Matt Neal, Rodrick Conley, and Dave Pearce. Front Row L to R, Professor Michelle Wetherbee, Sponsor; Christine Sweet, Pam Gearin, Brad Reagan, and Leonard Cheiaua. Not Pictured, Emily Alewine. UAi loiierar (uocie/i y Literary Society L to R, James Derrik, Kristen Pearson, John Barclay, Fairlight Dover, Shannon Gilstrap, Sarah Henderson, Dr. Stephen Whited, Sponsor; and Gina Smalley. Not Pictured, Sara Bates, Jason Eubanks, Corey Palmer, Natalie Bryant, Adam Satterfield, Stephen Johnson, Lee Evans, David Nardone, and Misty Thomp- son. lama Jfc on or (uocie/i j Sigma Tau Delta Honor Society Back Row L to R, Lee Bozman, James Holloway, Dr. David Greene, Dr. Stephen Whited, Dr. Bill Smith, and Dr. Curtis Bradford. Front Row L to R, Kristen Pearson, Natalie Bryant, Dionne Rosser, Layla Baird, Bobbie Jo Miller, Summer Owenby, Carol Dye, and Dr. Lisa Lumpkin, Sponsor. Not Pictured, Jim Brown, Rebecca Dover, and Sherill Huntington. 89 ea. J iedmonf Team Piedmont Back Row L to R, Kristy Odomirok, Tammie Watkins, Natalie Throneberry, Fairlight Dover, Andy Sloan, Brandon Waters, and Eli Stancel. Middle Row L to R, Julie Phillips, David Limbach, Jacque Noller, Misty Thompson, Michael Cannon, Tonya Walker, Melissa Nichols, and Jennifer Hanson. Front Row L to R, Kristen Hart, Anna Pettway, Stacy Dobson, Jada Stone, Jennifer Lynn, and Casey Woods. Not Pictured, Erin Mundy, Sponsor; Lindsey Brady, Jeff Kelly, and Mark Weaton. 90 CPsi 0. 'me a a y, Alpha Psi Omega Honor Society Back Row L to R, David Limbach, James Rider, and Dr. Lance Miller, Sponsor. Middle Row L to R, Jeremy Miller, Fairlight Dover, Rebecca Dover, and Angela Luzar. Front Row L to R, Amanda Harvey, Matthew Hartwick, and Daniel Blakenship. 91 92 **1 ffc c^ 93 Rob appears to be mesmerized by the abstractness of the artwork or is he part of the art? Jeff LaBarbera proudly displays his self-portrait. 94 Students responding to an object d'arte. Artwork by: Suzanne Mace Abstract art exhibit in the gallery ;) 95 MUSIC C h a m b e r The 1998-99 Chamber Singers pose for a group photo. Several members of the choral group share a moment together before their concert begins. Casey Woods concentrates on delivering a sound note. 96 $ * 5r 10 # 12 13 # 15 17 V U , H|W|H|H 20 22 24 ^* till Dr. Wallace Hinson Dr. Wallace Hinson directs close to 100 students, faculty, staff, and community members who come together once a week to form the Piedmont Chorale. c h o r a I e 97 -TOMim The cast of Light Up The Sky rehearses their final bow. Brian, Dave, and Levi in a scene from Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale. Relax James Rider and Matt Hartwick; it's just part of the script. 98 The theater department has yet another successful show. Amanda Milone and Kim Vicos share the spotlight. 99 Tonya Walker and Stacy Dobson share a memorable moment at Lessons and Carols. Jeremy Anderson looks as if he could be a member of the male opera trio, the Three Tenors. Kelly White student takes a break from sketching to pose for the camera. Craig Richard views a recent exhibit. Daniel Bray has real talent for singing and smiling simultaneously. Play rehersal for Androcles and The Lion . 101 102 Vs 103 The 1998-1999 Cheerleading Squad Sponsor: Erin Mundy Mascot: Sara Jones \ Rebecca Mabry Kimberly Branham Carrie McLamar Erica Ragans Ladwina Sullivan Kristy Odomirok Dave Limbach Area Walton Erica Carver Keisa Pocoroba 1 R? The Lion Mascot served as a source of entertainment for Piedmont's sports fans. The 1998-1999 cheerleading squad poses for a group photo. 104 The cheerleading squad performs a stunt. Carrie McLamar leads a cheer. Even after basketball games, squad members have enough energy to pose for the camera. 105 0) O The 1998-1999 Men's Soccer Team Craig Richard moves the ball down the field. Coach Jason Smith Anthony Pearson 00 01 Josh Anderson 02 Keith Cowart 03 Tony Roessler 04 Michael Parrish 05 Jason Haka 06 Steven Kozicki 07 Melvin Montoya 08 Leonard Cheiaua 09 Eric Schurke 10 Jeff LaBarbera 11 Santiago Herrera 12 Craig Richard 13 Scott Borchers 14 Travis Marx 15 Stefan Jones 16 Matt Desing 17 Casey Jones 18 Kevin Herbert 19 Dustin Hurst 20 Jeremy Horner 21 Marcelo Saldivia The 1998-1999 men's soccer team. Coach Smith talks to the team before the game begins. M Santiago steals the ball from the opponent Tony powers the ball down the field. 107 o to The 1998-1999 Women's Soccer Team Coach : Paul Gwin 0,9 Stephanie Syler 02 Ashley Northcut 03 Rhesa Houston 04 Booke Bourgeois 05 Kelly Mitchell 06 Erin Corcoran 07 Jordan Lundy 08 Jennifer Martin 10 Erica Spellbring 11 Melinda Johnson 12 Melissa Perkins 14 Kari Kytle 18 Sara Borchers 19 Nicole Brown 1,20 Nicole Whelan Melinda showing her offensive skill. The 1998-1999 women's soccer team. 108 Rhesa skillfully battles for control of the ball. /W> -V- . Melissa takes a shot on goal. Kelly prepares to pass. 109 The 1998-1999 Volleyball Team Coach Terry Martin Trainer: Kelly McGlocklin 04 Carrie Pluto 05 Trey Beyer 08 Christa Reigner 09 Erica Carver 10 Laura Deweese 11 Karen Kaiser 13 Tracy Westron 14 Amy Ban well 15 Tracy Fowler 17 Julie Schibsted 18 KellyLedford Julie and Amy show how teamwork leads to victory. The 1998-1999 volleyball team photo. 110 Team members position themselves for the opponent's serve. u a * 1 1 iijL "i Carrie sets the ball for her teammates. Laura and Kelly show strong defense. The 1998-1999 Lions Head Coach: Chris Faulkner Assistant Coach: Octavious Mulligan Wallace Thompson 10 Nathaniel Shapiro 11 Blake Chastain 12 Quantell Donigan 15 Brandon Jenkins 20 Keylan Mitchell 21 Jimmie Jones 22 Jarvis Towns 23 Stacy Francis 32 Scott Bishop 40 Brandon Waters 41 Johnathan Welch 42 Roderick Conley 44 Luke Prichard 50 Chris Hairston 52 Andy Sloan James leaps for two points. Nathaniel moves the ball down the court. 112 Brandon powers toward the basket for two points. During a time out, Coach Faulkner discusses the team's next defense strategy. Blake looks for an open man. The 1998-1999 Lady Lions Head Coach: Terry Martin Assistan Coach: Renee Van Winkle Karen Duncan Trainer: Kelly McGlocklin Shanna Rousseau Manager: Glenda Green 03 Curlie Williams 10 Jennifer Jones 11 Hieu Huynh 12 Eva Taylor 14 Rhesa Houston 15 Angel Parks 24 Tara Cohran 25 Jamie Childs 32 Gretchen Green 33 Natasha Underwood 45 Meredith Tallant 52 Suzianne Green Tara skillfully maneuvers the ball closer to the basket. LIULVZ The 1998-1999 Lady Lions pose for a team photo. 114 The team huddles together for one last motivational talk. Gretchen shoots to put the home team in the lead. Hieu looks to make a safe pass. The 1998-1999 Baseball Team Patrick pitches for a strike. Head Coach: Steve Harwood Assistant Coach: Wade Holland Jonathan Gastley 02 Eric Zupko 03 Chuck Chandler 04 Mark Prater 06 Chris Zorn 07 Rick Peel 08 Tim Maxwell 09 Ray Smith 11 Shane Seabolt 13 Brian Spalding 14 Chris Terrell 15 Ashley Stan- 16 Mike Hutchinson 18 Richard Scott 19 Trent Alexander 20 Patrick Hussion 21 Matt Ernest 25 Mike Swords 27 Adam Edwards 29 Matt Miner 31 Jason Pruitt 32 Josh Shipman 33 Stephen McClain 36 Clint Fair Some players take a breather while teammates bat. 116 Richard beats the tag. \ A mammoth cut that connects for a home run. Several players contemplate the activity on the field. 117 The 1998-1999 Softball Team Head Coach: Terry Martin Assistant Coach: Ralph Cash Trainer: Kelly McGlocklin 00 Angel Parks 01 Natasha Jordan 02 Stephanie Crane 04 Kelly Holt 05 Jennifer Jones 08 Erin Gallagher 09 Stephanie Siler 10 Leslie Januszewki 12 Amber McGriff 13 Tracy Westrom 16 Ashley Knutson 18 Brianne Coates 25 Jamie Childs 42 Heather Sullivan Leslie waits for the next play. The 1998-1999 softball team's group photo. 118 The softball team huddles for a group pep talk. Stephanie prepares to steal. Kelly makes a superb catch. 119 98-'99 Athletic Honors The Piedmont Athletic Club hosted the fall and spring sports banquets to honor all of the athletic teams for exhibiting enduring sportsmanship, overall team cohesiveness, and outstanding seasons. On December 3, 1998 the fall sports banquet honored athletes from the soccer and volleyball teams. Coach Jason Smith presented the following awards in recognition of outstanding players on the men's soccer team. The recipients were: Jeff LaBarbera, Coach's Award and Academic All-Confer- ence; Anthony Pearson, All-Conference and Most Improved; Tony Roessler, All-Conference Sec- ond Team and Academic All-Conference; Keith Cowart, All-Conference and Academic All-Confer- ence; Scott Borchers, All-Conference and Academic All-Conference; Melvin Montoya, All-Confer- ence, Freshman of the Year, Most Valuable Defender, and Georgia Alabama Carolina Conference (GACC) Player of the Year; and Santiago Herrera, All-Conference Second Team. Honoring the outstanding women soccer athletes, Coach Paul Gwin presented the following awards: Erica Spelbring, All-Conference, Academic All-Conference, and Most Valuable Forward; Missy Perkins, All-Conference Second Team, Academic All-Conference, and Coach's Award; Melinda Johnson, All-Conference and Academic All-Conference; Erin Corcoran, All-Conference Second Team and Most Improved Player; Rhesa Houston, All-Conference, Most Valuable De- fender, and GACC Player of the Year; Jordan Lunday, All-Conference and Most Valuable Player; Sara Borchers, All-Conference and Freshman of the Year; Nicole Brown, All-Conference Second Team; Stephanie Siler, All-Conference; and Kelly Mitchell, All-Conference Second Team. Coach Gwin was awarded GACC Coach of the Year. Coach Terry Martin honored the following outstanding volleyball athletes. Laura Deweese was the recipient of the Coach's Award; Kelly Ledford, Most Valuable Player; Tracy Westrom, Best Offensive Player; Carrie Pluto, Best Defensive Player; assistant coach Sara Morrow and Erica Carver, Most Improved. On April 28, 1999, the spring sports banquets recognized the basketball, baseball, and softball teams. The cheerleading squad was honored as well. Piedmont men's basketball award recipients were Roderick Conley, Scholar Athlete; Stacy Francis, Best Defensive Player; Jarvis Towns, Most Valuable Player; James Barron, Coca-Cola Minority Achievement Award; Chris Hairston, Lions Award; and Jimmie Jones, Most Improved. The women's basketball award recipients were Gretchen Green, Scholar Athlete Award; Jennifer Taylor, Lady Lions Award; Jamie Childs, Coach's Award; Hieu Huynh, Best Defensive Player; and Eva Taylor, Most Valuable Player and Coach Cave Memorial Scholarship Award. Baseball Coach Steve Harwood presented the Team Captain Awards to Rick Peel and Matt Miner. Mark Prater was named Most Improved, while the Hustle Award went to Eric Zupko. The Best Defensive Player Award went to Richard Scott. Clint Fair was the team's Winningest Pitcher and was named the Most Valuable Player. Shane Seabolt was named the team's Scholar Athlete and also received the Athletic Club's H.B. Forester Scholarship. The softball team awards were presented by Coach Terry Martin. The Captain Awards went to Kelly Holt and Stephanie Siler. Holt was also named the team's Most Valuable Player, and Siler was recognized as the Best Defensive player. Tracy Westrom was named the team Scholar Athlete, and Brianne Coates was named Most Improved and she received the Coach's Award. The Highest Batting Average award went to Leslie Januszewki. Also, athletic trainer Kelly McGlocklin presented student trainer awards to Karen Kaiser, Shanna Rousseau, and Michael Towsen. 120" Soccer award recipients from left, Jeff LaBarbera, Anthony Pearson, Tony Roessler, Keith Cowart, Scott Borchers, Coach Jason Smith, Eric Schurke, and Leonard Cheiaua. Not pictured, Melvin Montoya and Santiago Herrera. Volleyball award recipients from left, Coach Terry Martin, Laura Deweese, Kelly Ledford, Tracy Westrom, Carrie Pluto, Sara Morrow, and Erica Carver. Baseball award recipients back row from left, Clint Fair, Shane Seabolt, Matt Miner, and Richard Scott. Front row from left, Coach Steve Harwood, Mark Prater, Eric Zupko, and Rick Peel. Soccer award recipients from left, Erica Spelbring, Missy Perkins, Melinda Johnson, Erin Corcoran, Coach Paul Gwin, Rhesa Houston, Jordan Lunday, Sara Borchers, and Nicole Brown. Not pictured, Stephanie Siler and Kelly Mitchell. 12 1998-1999 Keith Banks and Sara Billings enjoy their night out on the town. The camera captures this couple flashing their winning smiles. 122 Spring Formal Good friends sharing a good time at the 1999 Spring Formal. Hey, look! No one spikes the punch bowl on our watch! Betsy Augustine and Chris Hairston share a memorable evening. John Ahnen and Brandy Smith take a break from dancing to pose for the camera. 123 1998-1999 Dustin Hurst and Amy Jenkins Christine Sweet Fairlight Dover and John Barclay Kristin Hart 124 Meichell Layton Christa Reigner and Dave Limbach Alan Schoen Mark Wheaton Christin Gresham Adriane Schnaak 125 Jonathan Skelton and Jennifer Malcolm Tyson Williams Will Beerman Michael Stratton Michelle Rawdin Mindy Totherow 126 Rebecca Dover Kevin Hebert and Leslie Januszewki Rhesa Houston Lee Evans and Andrew Olsen Nolan McSparran Melissa Bagwell and Nicole St. John 127 Oass